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Friday, February 10, 2012
Drawfriend Stuff #330
I want more Daring Do.
Have some art while I go buy her license and have someone produce this series.
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92 comments:
- SajinZero said...
The pony with the panties cutie mark is a bit......interesting...
- February 10, 2012 at 4:03 PM
- Masquerade said...
What is with all of these movie-trailer-looking pictures? I like them, but they just seem so random and, dare I say, out of place.
On an off-hand note, not even My Little Brony is safe. If you want to stay spoiler-free, don't go to that site. - February 10, 2012 at 4:04 PM
- Surprise Pie-Anderson said...
Me gusta. Especially 6 & 26. Derpy-doctor has to be one of the cutest pairings and knowing it's somewhat cannon makes it that much better.
- February 10, 2012 at 4:05 PM
- NDupree93 said...
...Number 13.
Dat Serial Experiments Lain reference.
I CANNOT FIND THE WORDS TO EXPRESS HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS FANDOM RIGHT NOW. - February 10, 2012 at 4:07 PM
- Masquerade said...
@Surprise-Pie Anderson
I think Daring-Do was made for us. Hasbro wants to see at what lengths bronies would go to flesh something out.. - February 10, 2012 at 4:08 PM
- FMP said...
should I get the reference in 22?
28: huh, pokeponies we meet again
37: Applebloom was a ghost all along (M. Night: what a twist!) - February 10, 2012 at 4:08 PM
- bestpony said...
Psst, one of the images here is a spoiler for tomorrow's episode. It isn't a big spoiler, and people who have yet to watch the episode will probably overlook it, but it does show a scene/component of the coming episode.
I mention this because the last Drawfriend said all spoilers would be in the Saturday post! - February 10, 2012 at 4:09 PM
- Hawklaser said...
I just find #19 very funny.
Plenty of good ones as well.
Didn't notice Applebloom was ghostly in #37 at first look. - February 10, 2012 at 4:10 PM
- Tylendal said...
#2. Even as a pony, Sona's hair still creeps me the buck out.
#5. Woo, it's the Rainbow Armour. Rarity did great work, it was just a little inappropriate for the event.
#8. How do you discover that your special talent is panties? What does that even mean?
#9. Huh, God is a chicken.
#11 So, did Fluttershy get hit, or does that count as blocking? - February 10, 2012 at 4:13 PM
- MyBoyJ said...
#22 is my favorite. Phoe by JJ is amazing.
#37 is done well, but I don't like the idea of ghost Applebloom. - February 10, 2012 at 4:13 PM
- iloveMLP said...
did i just see lyra as sona???
can they make a skin like that? - February 10, 2012 at 4:14 PM
- Raefire said...
The fanfic 37 is based on is wonderful, if a tear-causer:
http://www.fimfiction.net/story/5165/The-Last-Crusade - February 10, 2012 at 4:19 PM
- Nightmare Moon said...
Since no ones done it, I will.
TRRRIIIIXXXIIIEEE! - February 10, 2012 at 4:21 PM
- Tundra said...
#37, I don't look at it as a ghost so much as Sweetie Belle's singing voice actress is the same person as Applebloom's speaking voice actress. - February 10, 2012 at 4:33 PM
- Tundra said...
#28, Ohmygosh. Chikorita, Bayleef, and Meganium. Woot! *am I doing it right?*
- February 10, 2012 at 4:35 PM
- Sgt Byrd said...
It's a series from one guy, he's doing several like that.
And why do you say "not even My Little Brony is safe", that site was almost certain to do spoilers for a leaked ep. The only important places that can be reasonably expected not to have spoilers (that aren't put behind spoiler notices) are the two main news sites, EqD and DHN. Maybe also the pony subreddit, I don't use it. - February 10, 2012 at 4:39 PM
- Octavia9th said...
So much Rarity today. Not that I'm complaining or anything. And #4 just looks incredibly badass.
- February 10, 2012 at 4:47 PM
- Meta Ridley said...
37 made me think of 'envy and arrogance.' i might cry now.
- February 10, 2012 at 4:54 PM
- Arbiter Dash said...
#3 Cutest Zecora eva.
#5 Almost reminds me of FF Tactics art. Very cool RD.
#36 I wub u 2, Vinyl. - February 10, 2012 at 4:54 PM
- Ink said...
Hmm decent drawfriend. I don't see anything really outstanding -in composition, technique, originality/uniqueness. Everything is nice, but nothing really memorable or special in this batch. Still, thats a lot of pony and I love seeing people creating, growing, learning, and striving as they contribute to ponydom. Keep up the great work everyone!
- February 10, 2012 at 4:58 PM
- MyBoyJ said...
Well, the artist's description says it was based on a sadfic they wrote, so I think she really is a ghost. - February 10, 2012 at 5:03 PM
- Anthony Pendley said...
Applebloom: It's just a grill
Sweetie Belle: It's just a greasy spoon
Both: Without yoooooouuuuuu.... - February 10, 2012 at 5:07 PM
- jodyjm13 said...
#1: The scale is a little off, but otherwise this is a terrific drawing of Daring Do and Ahuizotl. I love the lighting.
#2: I actually think that outfit and mane style work pretty well for Lyra.
#3: Fun Zecora portrait; I love the drawing style used.
#4: Duplicate, I think, but wonderfully dramatic Twilight Sparkle drawing.
#6: Another duplicate; still really cute and charming Fluttershy portrait, though.
#10: Really fun, cute pic of the royal sisters horsing around. It's always good to see them just having fun together.
#15: This would make a great concept for an episode; great expressions and poses.
#20: I still don't know why the heck FiW has "Sweetie Bot", but she does make for a striking movie poster.
#21: Really fun style and colors on this Derpy portrait.
#22: Cute good morning drawing of Phoe; I love her Lyra plush...
#23: Very well done recruiting poster; Applejack does fit in well, doesn't she?
#26: Love the colors, and Derpy and the Doctor look quite dashing in their outfits.
#33: I like Celestia's "ready for action" pose in this drawing. - February 10, 2012 at 5:10 PM
- jodyjm13 said...
@Surprise Pie-Anderson
SPOILER! Minor one, admittedly.
That's Phoe, our friendly Lyra-obsessed site mod filly.
To be fair, it's a scene that was referenced in the previews and that could be guessed from at least one episode synopsis, but it probably would've been better to have it wait until tomorrow. - February 10, 2012 at 5:10 PM
- Pegasus Rescue Brigade said...
God Phoe, how did you get such an adorable ponysona anyway?
I mean, you're rivaling Fluttershy in #22 there.
Of course, my obsession with pegasi helps my opinion as well. - February 10, 2012 at 6:16 PM
- Kit Fox said...
I must at least post my appreciation for Serial Experiments Twilight.
- February 10, 2012 at 6:27 PM
- Harwick said...
Even though I wasn't totally enamored of the Daring Do episode, I could get behind more of her. Just get a few ponies for supporting characters. Certainly a version of Twilight would work in an Indy Sr./Marcus Brody kind of role... and AJ as Sallah, and Pinkie as... I dunno, that guy in the beginning of "Raiders" who keeps a pet snake in his plane?
But I digress... It's Drawfriend time!
1) That's a big Ahuizotl. I still doubt I could pronounce that right. Either way, it's a great image.
2) I don't know who she's dressed as, or what she's playing, but I like it. Pig tails are in.
3) Love this Zecora! The little swirls in her mane and tail just set off those stripes so well.
4) Twi's eyes of Doom are captured here nicely... Oh, hey... this is being used as the cover to that "Moonstone Cup" fic, about Twi participating in Equestria's premiere magic tournament. That's where I've seen it before. Fun story, and an awesome picture.
5) This is styled after Rainbow's own Gala dress design, isn't it? 20% cooler indeed.
6) Fluttershy is so very pretty. No wonder she had such a successful modeling career. Gorgeous portrait.
7) She must love him to indulge him so. "Hi-ho Twilight!" Or whatever knights yelled. Cute.
8) Don't know the pony, but she loves her socks apparently. Nicely done.
9) She made it up to the clouds! It's a miracle! No wonder she has a halo going.
10) I enjoy images of the sisters being playful, and this one is very cute.
11) Apparently Twilight went inside, and now Fluttershy is the main target. Good to see that she's stocked to fight back... if you don't mind, that is.
12) Wow, she is a super-cute fan. I wonder what Dash is up to..?
13) Er... I think you might have a cord tangled somewhere Twilight. Maybe you should stick to books.
14) Yes, she'd be good at gardening... provided all of the plants thrived in direct sunlight. A pretty image of the Princess.
15) C'mon Spike... you never take the jewel from the statue. Have you never watched a movie in your life? Well... no, probably not. Nifty action scene.
16) Wow... her hypno-love-potioned-eyes are super creepy. Like the crosshatching here.
17) She is so well put together that even her beret stays on when she dozes off. Always happy to see more Beatnik Rarity!
18) Luna is having a bad morning. I wouldn't bug her until after she finds some coffee.
19) From hell's heart she stabs at you. The Pinkie ship is a crazy touch. - February 10, 2012 at 6:27 PM
- Harwick said...
20) I love Sweetie Bot. I love her so much! But when small things get pushed around, they just might destroy the town.
21) This Derpy makes me happy. Love the style of it!
22) Finally, Phoe has gotten away from herself. I like Miss Lyrapants there.
23) Heh... Yeah, AJ. I think I'd enlist with you... Seems safer than following some pin-up girl. Fun idea and nicely executed.
24) Lovely Celestia portrait.
25) This is what happens when she doesn't get her Sweet Apple cider, isn't it? The first step is admitting you have a problem, Dashie.
26) Don't they look sharp! I wonder what the occasion is.
27) This Fluttershy seems familiar to me. Nicely shaded Black and white drawing.
28) Grass Ponies? Would they be food to regular ponies? I'm concerned.
29) I do not trust that look in her eye.
30) Rarity looks a little unsure of herself. She shouldn't... she's a beautiful pony.
31) Yeah, now she's getting that confidence back. nice coloring on this one.
32) And she's all the way back to sultry. You know how to adorn any piece of furniture, don't you? From fainting couches to beanbags.
33) She's got her game face on. I like the style and pose here.
34) Heh... Rarity is spreading the magic. Personally, though, I think AJ looks best with the natural look.
35) This one looks like Dash didn't wait one second longer than necessary to get out of there.
36) I do enjoy these pony Valentines. If only I currently had a very special somepony.
37) Oh, this is sad... do I want to know the story to this one?
A very good Drawfriend. Tomorrow we see the explosion of new episode artwork. I'm not sure what scenes to expect, honestly... Should be interesting. Thanks to all of the artists for sharing, and to Seth and the gang for putting it together for us! - February 10, 2012 at 6:27 PM
- GWGV said...
#2 showed up at the perfect time, haha. Not only did I JUST start playing League of Legends, I just started playing as Sona on a regular basis.
Now I'll never be able to see Sona without thinking of Lyra. I'm totally okay with this. - February 10, 2012 at 6:27 PM
- ThemsAllTook said...
What the hay is going on in #15?
#35 is weirdly awesome even though there's no pony in it. That somehow makes it that much more striking.
I'm not liking the implications of #37... - February 10, 2012 at 6:45 PM
- That_guy_in_the_back_of_the_room said...
I just read the Fanfic #37 out of curiosity, and there were manly tears T^T
- February 10, 2012 at 6:49 PM
- Kyronea said...
The comment window may have vanished on me but I shall comment anyway! HI HOOOOOO!
1. Daring Do is about to be nommed! Will she escape this harrowing death? Find out when you tune in next week, same Daring time, same Daring channel!
2. Lyra's looking Chinese here somehow...apparently she's cosplaying somepony, but as usual I have no idea who.
3. Interesting alternate take on Zecora.
4. Twilight, have I told you how much I love you being a badflank spell caster lately? Wonderful job here.
5. This is a great shot of her bad dress. And her dress definitely looks like crap next to her original, but at least unlike the others it actually looks vaguely okay on its own.
6. Fluttershy looks adorable with her hair all up like that and in that fancy dress.
7. Interesting armor she's wearing there...though it leaves her eyes uncovered. Why?
8. Panty and Stocking I have not watched, so I don't fully get who this is supposed to be.
9. Joseco, you and your wonderful art...Scootaloo looks like an angel here, she does.
10. The Royal Sisters at play. Even when you're over a thousand years old, you can still be a child at heart.
11. Oh dear. I hope you win that snowball fight, Fluttershy.
12. Fluttershy a hoofball fan? I could see it.
13. I don't read The Wired but I recognize a quality magazine cover parody when I see one.
14. This could easily adorn the wall of a church in stained-glass form.
15. I had to look up the context to understand it. Apparently it's one of a set of tasks Celestia has Twilight doing. She's definitely giving it her all! (Although her body seems to be oddly proportioned and angled.)
16. A nice little colored portrait of Cheerilee. I like how it's darker without being grim.
17. Hipster Rarity looks pretty all asleep like that.
18. Another lovely portrait of Princess Luna, though she looks...sad and distracted. Is something wrong, Your Highness?
19. Yes! I would pay dearly to see a fan animation movie of Star Trek II with ponies as the characters. It would be spectacular! - February 10, 2012 at 6:54 PM
- Kyronea said...
20. I'm not fully sure I recognize what it's parodying, but I do recognize Sweetie Bot, so it's all good.
21. Derpy looks really young here, though that might just be the art style.
22. Phoe laying on a cloud, winking at the viewer while blushing. Nope, no weird feelings here.
23. Applejack as a tank commander encouraging us to join the ERA? I'm still not going to join. If Spitfire couldn't get me to do it, Applejack can't either. (Fantastic poster though.)
24. For some reason I could see this as one of a set of coasters. It's a nice adorable shot of Princess Celestia.
25. Well, she finally got her cider. I just hope it was worth it, Rainbow Dash...you are NOT going to enjoy that headache and vomiting in the morning. I'll be sure to have an umbrella.
26. The two look marvelously dashing at the Gala this year, don't they?
27. It looks like she's concerned about what's going on just above her. Don't worry, Fluttershy, Derpy and Doctor Whooves are a good couple. (Wonderful job with this, artist. Fantastic, in fact.)
28. I always did think the Chikorita line looked adorable. They look adorable in pony form too.
29. This picture makes me want to say "Aww yeah!" That's Dashie in a nutshell for ya.
30. It's a nice pose for Rarity but she's looking uncomfortable for some reason. Maybe it's just her eyes.
31. Another lovely portrait of Rarity. This time that look makes me think she's about to start blushing.
32. Ah, there's the blush. Pretty picture of her sitting on the pillow, too. Were these three all part of a series of images, or were they just arranged that way?
33. Princess Celestia is about to show her enemies why you do NOT buck with royalty.
34. A visit at the Spa, with Applejack no less. Applejack looks like she's not sure if she likes her new mane style.
35. Where'd Dashie go? I'm assuming those action lines near the top are showing her dashing out, but where? Why leave her book? This picture makes me feel...uneasy.
37. I...I had to look up the context of this one to figure out why Apple Bloom looked ghostly. Turns out it's based on a fanfic. She's dead...I'm...this picture is touching. I'm afraid I can say little else right now. - February 10, 2012 at 6:54 PM
- sheryl said...
A Serial Experiments Lain reference?!
I fucking love this fandom. - February 10, 2012 at 6:59 PM
- jodyjm13 said...
The artist's description gives the basics of the backstory to #15. - February 10, 2012 at 7:03 PM
- Yellow 13 said...
12) I'm assuming that Flutters is watching the puppybowl, not sure what Dash is doing.
- February 10, 2012 at 7:13 PM
- Shantara said...
For those who missed, Sweetie Bot is a reference to a joke made in this video:
They are looking for a voice actress for Sweetie, so currently her lines are 'voiced' by synthesizer software. - February 10, 2012 at 7:16 PM
- Jake said...
Apple Bloom...dead? I'm glad I don't read many sadfics. I don't think I could handle that. This is somehow made worse by the fact that I've had some cool conversations with Michelle Creber on Facebook. I know, I know, "she's not the character." She just plays her so darn well.
- February 10, 2012 at 7:19 PM
- Weim_Time said...
Nice job to all who contributed. This has to be one of the most colorful and detailed drawfriends yet.
- February 10, 2012 at 7:23 PM
- The green pen said...
23 - M10 Tank Destroyer. Just like the name says, a unit during the Second World War which soul purpose is to hunt down and destroy the enemy tanks. My Grandfather commanded one. So if I sign up do I get to drive one?
- February 10, 2012 at 7:25 PM
- herpyderpy said...
#1 Ahuizotl is HUGE! Very nice though.
#2 Lyra as Sona? Brilliant.
#7 LOL, awesome.
#23 AJ would make an awesome tank commander.
#25 Hehe, Derpy eyes!
#34 Hahaha, that AJ cracks me up.
#37 Is Applebloom a ghost? Too sad :( - February 10, 2012 at 7:36 PM
- MegaPatron said...
#4 Very awesome
#6 Shes so beautiful ^_^
#11 you can do it Flutters!
#12 dawwww her type of super bowl x3 - February 10, 2012 at 7:50 PM
- Unknown said...
I don't know what to think of dash after finally reading My Little Dashie. Still my fab pony, but she feels... Incomplete. I hope this doesn't throw me into a depression for 2 weeks, like the whole recent Derpy ordeal did.
- February 10, 2012 at 8:31 PM
- Vipera said...
#1 Holy shit. This is pretty freaking amazing.
#23 Whoa there, Applejack - you're no Spitfire. Nice tank, though. (BOOM Berg ololol)
#26 Derpy has the best Gala dress.
#28 If the Generation II grass starter and its evolutions were ponies. - February 10, 2012 at 8:48 PM
- OtterMatt said...
Wow, gorgeous drawfriend tonight. I have to admit, though, #8 confuses me. Do I want to know what the special talent is of a pony with panties as a cutie mark?
notsureifwant.jpg - February 10, 2012 at 9:01 PM
- Destroyer said...
Wow Dashie is drunk again man you guys are gonna make Berry Punch look sober
- February 10, 2012 at 9:07 PM
- RavingInsanity said...
#8 Nice Panty/Stocking pic. But the details don't depict traits from either characters... (Besides the obvious Panty cutiemark and Stockings...)
#37 All my tears... - February 10, 2012 at 9:48 PM
- Karl Brain said...
Lyra as Sona get. Clearly someone has been reading my mind. To you, crazy esper person, do Dr. Whooves as Zilean next. =3
- February 10, 2012 at 9:53 PM
- CheeseMK2 said...
#15 is a LoZ: Wind Waker reference?
If so I lol'd
If not... I lol'd still :3 - February 10, 2012 at 11:35 PM
- Celestia said...
Hmm nice dawfriend.
#19 Beaten to all the references, nice reference.
#22 Phoe's OC can be either adorable or odd, right now it's the latter.
#23 An m10, now I feel like Company of heroes
Plenty of nice art today, I just can't think of anything to say for most of it. - February 11, 2012 at 6:00 AM
- Joystik said...
Lots of good stuff. Let's get started
#2 don't know what that reference is, but me gusta
#6 so demure
#20 come with sweetie bot if you want to live
#22 Phoe is most adorable blog pony
#26 stated this before but, Derpy's gala dress is so nice
#28 pokeponies are awesome, even if it is the weakest generation
#32 not a big Rarity fan but that made me d'awwww - February 11, 2012 at 7:10 AM
- The Seventh Wonderbolt said...
#2 Lyra looks so cute with pigtails!
#3 The shortage must be stopped, the lack must end, we need more Zecora in future Drawfriends!
#9 All my Scootalove!
#15 I'm not sure what the hay is going on here, but magical overload Twilight is always awesome to see.
#16 Except for the eyes, this is a great picture of lovely Cherilee.
#19 Would it be wrong to root for the villain in this one?
#26 Quick! Somepony take a pic...Oh, nevermind.
#27 Don't worry Fluttershy! Whatever it was, I forgive you!
#28 Ah, Poképonies. The root cause of my assimilation into the Herd. - February 11, 2012 at 10:24 AM
- Jack Clover said...
you know, its weird, i always end up meeting the League of Legends champions right before they get ponified in a drawfriend...
- February 12, 2012 at 6:55 AM


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Approving and designating Plaza East Project III of the Brush Creek Corridor Tax Increment Financing Plan, as amended, a Redevelopment Project and adopting tax increment financing therein.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Real Property Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, Sections 99.800 to 99.865 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, 1986, as amended ("the Act"), the City Council of Kansas City, Missouri by Ordinance No. 54556, passed on November 24, 1982, and thereafter repealed and amended in certain respects by Committee Substitute to Ordinance No. 911076, as amended, passed on August 29, 1991, created the Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, Missouri (the "Commission"); and
WHEREAS, the Brush Creek Corridor Tax Increment Financing Plan (the "Plan") was approved by the Commission and approved by the Council on March 11, 1999, by Ordinance No. 990251 ("the Ordinance"); and
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2000, the Council passed Committee Substitute for Ordinance No. 000606, which approved the First Amendment to the Brush Creek Corridor Tax Increment Financing Plan and designated the area described therein as a conservation area; and
WHEREAS, the Plan, as amended, contemplates the implementation of the Plan through a series of separate Redevelopment Projects and the adoption of tax increment financing in each of the areas selected for such Redevelopment Project, NOW, THEREFORE,
Section 1. All terms used in this ordinance shall be construed as defined in Sections 99.800 to 99.865 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, as amended.
Section 2. The area selected for the Plaza East Project III, legally described as follows:
Bound by 47th Terrace on the south, Virginia Street on the east, Troost Avenue on the west and extends north from 47th Terrace halfway to Swope Parkway, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.
is approved and designated as the Plaza East Project III (hereinafter referred to as the "Redevelopment Project Area"). The Redevelopment Project Area includes only those parcels of real property and improvements thereon which will be directly and substantially benefitted by the Redevelopment Project improvements therein.
Section 3. Tax increment allocation financing is hereby adopted for taxable real property in the above-described area selected for the Redevelopment Project Area. After the total equalized assessed valuation of the taxable real property in the Redevelopment Project Area exceeds the certified total initial equalized assessed valuation of the taxable real property in the Redevelopment Project Area, the ad valorem taxes, and payment in lieu of taxes, if any, arising from the levies upon the taxable real property in such project by taxing districts and tax rates determined in the manner
provided in subsection 2 of Section 99.855 each year after the effective date of the ordinance until redevelopment costs have been paid shall be divided as follows:
1. That portion of taxes, penalties and interest levied upon each taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property which is attributable to the initial equalized assessed value of each such taxable lot, block, tract or parcel or real property in the area selected for the Redevelopment Project Area shall be allocated to and, when collected, shall be paid by the Jackson County Collector and the City Treasurer to the respective affected taxing districts in the manner required by law in the absence of the adoption of tax increment allocation financing;
2. Payments in lieu of taxes attributable to the increase in the current equalized assessed valuation of each taxable lot, block, tract, or parcel of real property in the area selected for the Redevelopment Project Area, and any applicable penalty and interest over and above the initial equalized assessed value of each such unit of property, shall be allocated to and, when collected, shall be paid to the City Treasurer who shall deposit such payment in lieu of taxes into a special fund called the "Special Allocation Fund" of the City for the purpose of paying Redevelopment Project Costs and obligations incurred in the payment thereof. Any payments in lieu of taxes which are not paid within 60 days of the due date will be deemed delinquent and assessed a penalty of 1% per month.
Section 4. In addition to the payments in lieu of taxes described in subsection 2 of Section 3 above, 50% of the total additional revenue from taxes, penalties and interest which are imposed by the City or taxing districts, and which are generated by economic activities within the area selected for the Redevelopment Project Area over the amount of such taxes generated by economic activities within such area in the calendar year prior to the adoption of this ordinance, while tax increment financing remains in effect, but excluding personal property taxes, taxes imposed on sales of charges for sleeping rooms paid by transient guests of hotels and motels, taxes levied pursuant to Section 70.500 RSMo, taxes levied pursuant to Section 94.660 RSMo licenses, fees or special assessments and personal property taxes, other than payments in lieu of taxes and penalties and interest thereon, shall be allocated to, and paid by the local political subdivision collecting officer to the City Treasurer or other designated financial officer of the City, who shall deposit such funds in a separate segregated account within the Special Allocation Fund.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
The light was coming through the trees and looked really pretty.
This dumb bug flew into my picture, but it actually turned it out kind of nice.
43 comments:
- keli @ kidnapped by suburbia said...
yep, that would be depth of field. and pretty freaking awesome DOF, too. and that tree bokeh in the 2nd shot? LOVE!
- May 19, 2010 at 6:50 PM
- Kaycee said...
Well done! :) I actually did this on accident once then became obsessed with learning HOW to control the depth of field. Ended up buying a new camera so I could do more on purpose. :)
- May 19, 2010 at 7:52 PM
- Melissa said...
The second one is really cool, but my favorite is the one with the dumb bug. I love the colors in that one!
- May 19, 2010 at 7:56 PM
- Adventures In Babywearing said...
You did a GREAT job. That second one is SMASHING!
Steph - May 19, 2010 at 8:10 PM
- Elaine A. said...
looks like you got it down! Flowers and bug picture is pretty and the bokeh in the second shot is SO 'perty!' :)
- May 19, 2010 at 8:11 PM
- Regina Lynn said...
Yep, you go DOF field down! Great shots! Isn't it fun? Let's just say I can be a bit obsessed with great bokeh...
- May 19, 2010 at 8:20 PM
- Jill said...
Looks good to me! You must have more talent than you realized!
- May 19, 2010 at 8:20 PM
- Haley said...
Dude, that tree one is awesome! Love it!
Also, my DOF pic looks way worse than yours...and I've been reading my manual. - May 19, 2010 at 8:21 PM
- Saj said...
Awesome DOF! LOOOOOOVE the bokeh in the second one!
- May 19, 2010 at 8:25 PM
- Jeannette said...
Those look correct to me. I am just learning too. Yours look great actually! I love the bug. Very detailed.
- May 19, 2010 at 8:40 PM
- Stephanie said...
Beautiful pictures! I've been trying to figure out DOF too because I want to join in on the fun of You Capture. I finally took some this afternoon, but I am still using the automatic features on my new Canon Rebel. I wanted so much to figure out some more features for this challenge, but there aren't enough hours in the day. Enough of my rambling...A is asleep so it's time for me to sleep too. ;) Thanks for sharing your photos!
- May 19, 2010 at 8:41 PM
- ♥Cari♥ said...
I love the bee shot!!
- May 19, 2010 at 8:41 PM
- jane said...
Lovely photos with great DOF. The first photo is a pure and lovely and the second has a nice bokey with that light and the third is such a nice capture with that fly. Great job.
- May 20, 2010 at 2:00 AM
- Brooke G. said...
I would say that those are PERFECT DOF shots!!!! Well done :D
- May 20, 2010 at 4:22 AM
- Laura said...
Yep, I really like the last shot - that little bee makes it extra special. :)
- May 20, 2010 at 4:36 AM
- Colleen said...
Bugs bring a sense of life to the photo... just before they sting you. :)
Love the second shot! - May 20, 2010 at 4:48 AM
- Sharon - Mom Generations said...
First, technical manuals are for math and science teachers only. It says so on the fronts of them. Second, these depth shots are extraordinary! The bee is perfection against that brilliant color. Perfection.
- May 20, 2010 at 5:50 AM
- Life with Kaishon said...
You did it just perfectly. wow. Lovely Erin! Way to go : )
- May 20, 2010 at 6:11 AM
- ~Mendie~ said...
I think you got it, you don't need no stupid book! Great shots, love the colors!
- May 20, 2010 at 6:13 AM
- Bec said...
I don't even know where my manual is so luckily my camera is user friendly ;) Great shots!
- May 20, 2010 at 6:15 AM
- Kathleen@so much to say, so little time said...
A little too modest, I think! They're gorgeous, one and all, but my favorite is the evergreen branch. Lovely.
I had trouble, too, b/c I have an instamatic camera, and depth of field usually happens by accident! LOL. - May 20, 2010 at 6:18 AM
- Crooked Eyebrow said...
The second shot is a sweet bokeh my friend.
all your photos are always great! - May 20, 2010 at 6:30 AM
- Megryansmom said...
Looks like you nailed it!
- May 20, 2010 at 6:58 AM
- Michelle said...
You did a fantastic job. You even were able to create a bokeh effect on the shot where the light was coming through the leaves. Very cool!
- May 20, 2010 at 7:44 AM
- Jen said...
You did it beautifully!
- May 20, 2010 at 7:46 AM
- Misty said...
these are great shots, i REALLY love the first one!
- May 20, 2010 at 8:10 AM
- Kirsten said...
I love how the big dumb bug adds to the flower. I keep wanting to get a picture.just.like.this and the damn bug always flies away before I snap the picture.
- May 20, 2010 at 8:57 AM
- Stillmary said...
Beautiful job. For someone who might not have known what you were doing, you rocked it. I have to love the second one the best though. There's just something about the dark green against the dappled light of the background!
- May 20, 2010 at 9:28 AM
- Whimsical Creations said...
Beautiful shots!!
- May 20, 2010 at 9:33 AM
- Lisa said...
The second shot's bokeh is awesome!
- May 20, 2010 at 9:58 AM
- Terry Elisabeth said...
You have nailed that challenge ! The first shot is my favorite.
- May 20, 2010 at 12:31 PM
- ZDub said...
You did a good job. Seriously.
- May 20, 2010 at 12:58 PM
- Lena said...
Great job on these captures! I love the second one as well. Fantastic.
- May 20, 2010 at 2:49 PM
- lucy said...
Practice makes perfect -- and it looks like you've got the hang of it! Nice -- love the 2nd shot with the bubbly sparkly bokeh-licious light.
- May 20, 2010 at 4:36 PM
- Anjie said...
Beautiful! Love the dumb bug...and the color of the flowers.
- May 20, 2010 at 5:04 PM
- petersonclan said...
LOVE the photos! Great job!
- May 20, 2010 at 5:55 PM
- Beth at I Should Be Folding Laundry said...
You did it perfectly! Love that last one!
- May 20, 2010 at 6:32 PM
- jen said...
oh. my. gorgeousness. LOVE these.
- May 21, 2010 at 1:21 PM
- designHER Momma said...
I couldn't even participate in the challenge - because, I'm, well, challenged.
But your pictures are great! - May 21, 2010 at 3:42 PM
- juliannah said...
Very niceshots. Love them all.
- May 21, 2010 at 5:58 PM
- monstergirlee said...
These are lovely examples! Really like the purple flower.
- May 22, 2010 at 12:52 PM
- Hyacynth said...
Say what you will about knowing nothing regarding photography, but you have a photographer's eye. I think those shots were quite beautiful. :)
- May 23, 2010 at 7:40 PM
- leigh said...
Wow, you did a great job!
I wanted to tell you about The Happiness Project over at my Blog. It's simple, every Tuesday you just post a photo of something that makes you wildly happy. It's been so rewarding to meditate each week on what brings me happiness. I thought that I would invite you to join and link up to Mr. Linky. I am trying to take over the Blogosphere with happiness! - May 24, 2010 at 5:20 PM


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Sarah and I were chatting on Skype the other day and she was making the most amazing quilt which I am going to refer to as the "snapshot quilt" for reasons I don't want to get into because it is not my tale to tell. It is an amazing quilt and I am not sure why she hasn't shared it with y'all but I digress....
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The Worcester wing worked with Johnson during his time at the Ospreys and believes that the former Wales interim boss can help the Scotland team.
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Hold the shark's fin soup. Cancel the elaborate pre-Chinese New Year parties.
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T O P I C R E V I E WmastronautI have some shirts I'm bandying about to see if there's any interest. I want to offer them on comfort T's which are pre-washed and come in a variety of nice muted colors. Shirts are here...Robert PearlmanDid you intend to have the rectangular-shape background behind the schematic? SpaceAholicIf the background can be removed I'd be interested.arjunaDitto. If you can remove the background, you've got a winner.ilbassoI would suggest hyphenating S-IC to be consistent with the official designation.onesmallstepI can just picture the late Neil Armstrong wearing this, pocket protector-wearing engineer that he was David StephensonI like it. Would you ship to the UK and what sort of price are we looking at? I commend your efforts by the way.mastronautI can print it without the background. I was kinda going for a vintage note page type deal, but it didn't come out the way I'd hoped. So I will delete that. As for price I'm looking about $12.00 a shirt plus shipping to anywhere.As for the designation, what would it read like in your opinion? I am open to suggestions.I would like to get info on size, shirt color and quantity so I can get an idea on how many I'll need to print. please forward that info to me at firstname.lastname@example.com. I'll keep you posted as to when the shirts will hit the press and be shipped. I will be accepting PayPal. Thanks for the interest!There will be many more designs under the 'Schematic Series soon!ilbassoIf you're open to renaming it, I might suggest "Rocketdyne F-1 Engine" or "Rocketdyne F-1". Great idea!!mastronautExcellent suggestion! Thanks this has been a dream of mine since Apollo 11 in 1969 when I was 8 years old!mastronautOkay, this is the final re-work.Robert PearlmanIt looks like there is still a pattern/static behind the graphic, which will create a rectangular on the shirt. There is a large, clean scan of the artwork here, if it helps.Joel KatzowitzThe link Robert provided for the artwork is certainly better than yours. However, there are still quite a few "broken/faded lines" in it that will read like a bad printing job on the shirt. It would take some time, but redrawing those lines will provide a much better product.mastronautThe sample is just for the idea, there will be no background at all. It will look like the scan Robert put up. (thanks Robert).mastronautI recently purchased a mint hardcover copy of Stages to Saturn. I made a dust jacket/cover for it, brought it to my local library and had it plasticized. Feel free to download it here if you want a copy. Note: The Saturn V photo on the lower back pane is one I took when I visited KSC in 1992.mikejI have a larger, cleaner scan of the F-1 diagram from the Saturn V News Reference on my website. It's a different, slightly more detailed diagram, rotated about 90 degrees compared to the diagram above to show the heat exchanger and turbopumps.Feel free to "appropriate" that one if you find it more to your liking.mastronautMy shop is moving to a new building (in progress), so I'll be ready to take orders for this design after the first of October. I will update you on a design that I think will go over very well! Stay tuned...mach3valkyrieCount me in for a shirt when you get settled in. Looks like a good plan.Jerry BrouilletteMake that two.PeterOCount me in too. I'll need one to wear while I'm building my Accurate Miniatures 1/20 F-1 kit.GonzoI'll want one as well. Keep us posted!tegwilymThat's extremely geeky.(Put me down for one too though!)
Shirts are here...
As for the designation, what would it read like in your opinion? I am open to suggestions.
I would like to get info on size, shirt color and quantity so I can get an idea on how many I'll need to print. please forward that info to me at email@example.com. I'll keep you posted as to when the shirts will hit the press and be shipped. I will be accepting PayPal. Thanks for the interest!
There will be many more designs under the 'Schematic Series soon!
Great idea!!
Feel free to "appropriate" that one if you find it more to your liking.
(Put me down for one too though!)
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Endless Forms Most Beautiful, Part 1
How could we make progress on questions involving the evolution of form without a scientific understanding of how form is generated in the first place? [By the 1970s] population genetics had succeeded in establishing the principle that evolution is due to changes in genes, but this was a principle without an example. No gene that affected the form and evolution of any animal had been characterized. New insights in evolution would require breakthroughs in embryology.
A Perfect World?
Astronomy and geology give us clear evidence that the fundamental laws of nature have remained unchanged since the beginning of creation. Whatever the effects of the Fall, they do not seem to have changed the basic laws of physics.
Series: Evolution Basics
Written by BioLogos Fellow of Biology Dennis Venema, this series of posts is intended as a basic introduction to the science of evolution for non-specialists.
Series: Biological Evolution: What Makes it Good Science?
Is the contemporary theory of evolution an example of good science? Biologist Michael Buratovich explore this question in a well-researched two part essay.
Where are the Transitional Fossils?
A common argument leveled against the theory of evolution is that scientists have not been able to produce transitional fossils that show the change of one species into another. In this podcast, we address a common misconception about what transitional fossils actually are.
Southern Baptist Series: Evolution and the Problem of Evil
Were one to propose creation by means of theistic evolution, some of the presuppositions for these responses to the problem of evil no longer function. Therefore, advocating some form of theistic evolution poses problems for standard explanations of the problem of evil.
Series: Science and the Bible: Intelligent Design
In this series, Ted Davis identifies the history, core tenets and assumptions about the Intelligent Design view.
Series: "And God Saw That It Was Good": Death and Pain in the Created Order
The tension generated by our understanding of God's character, as revealed in the Bible, and by the reality of the natural world around us has been the focus of much debate within the Christian church since the first century. This series examines critically several of the proposed solutions to this problem, viewing them from the perspective of a geologist, paleontologist, and orthodox evangelical Christian.
Oxygen and Co-Creation
In the mid-seventeenth century, John Mayow conducted a series of experiments in which he showed that burning candles in bell jars consumed one-fifth of the enclosed air before extinguishing. Remarkably, mice placed in bell jars did exactly the same thing...
Science and the Bible: Theistic Evolution, Part 3
As I stressed in my column about the YEC view, creationism is ultimately about theodicy—it's not only about theodicy, to be sure, but the belief that animals must not have suffered and died before Adam and Eve committed the first sin is crucial to the "young" in Young Earth Creationism. To a significant degree, Theistic Evolution is also about theodicy.
Death and Rebirth: The Role of Extinction in Evolution
When they imagine evolution, many Christians picture novelty: new species arising over time, or speciation events. But as the most recent Southern Baptist Voices exchange makes clear, many Christians also focus on the role of death in evolution—something that can be a stumbling block.
Series: Southern Baptist Voices: Evolution and Death
This exchange brings together related essays on death in light of evolution and Scripture from Southern Baptist theologian Dr. John Laing. Laing argues that evolutionary theory requires death to play a central role in the creation of new life, but sees Scripture depicting death only "as an invader, disturber of peace, and a force of evil." A BioLogos response is given by Dr. Jeff Schloss.
The Questions Update: Did death occur before the Fall?
Today's post features a preview of the updated Question, "Did death occur before the Fall?", revised by Senior Web Consultant and Writer Deborah Haarsma. This question provides an overview of the issue and points readers to more resources within and beyond the BioLogos website.
Series: Asa Gray and Charles Darwin Discuss Evolution and Design
Many Christians believe that they face a painful choice-- either life was designed by God or it is an evolutionary product of natural selection. Charles Darwin himself believed in this dichotomy, and people ever since have felt the need to "choose sides". However, looking back at history, we find that one of Darwin's chief scientific colleagues, Asa Gray, did not share this perspective. In this three-part essay, part 1 charts the relationship of Asa Gray and Charles Darwin. Part 2 describes Darwin's struggle with the problem of natural evil and design in nature, and part 3 explores how Asa Gray was able to embrace evolution without rejecting the idea of design.
The Fossil Record
There are two opposite errors which need to be countered about the fossil record: 1) that it is so incomplete as to be of no value in interpreting patterns and trends in the history of life, and 2) that it is so good that we should expect a relatively complete record of the details of evolutionary transitions within all or most lineages.
Fine-tuning and the "Fruitful Universe"
I ask the question, "Why is the universe so special?" Now scientists don't like things to be special; we like things to be general, and our natural anticipation would have been that the universe is just a common specimen of what a universe might be like.
Caution! Design Arguments Ahead
Design arguments have been around forever and expressed in various ways. Most of them fall into what we call natural theology, which is the process of inferring something about the existence and nature of God by the inspection of nature.
Understanding Evolution: The Evolutionary Origins of Irreducible Complexity, Part 1
I will take some time to clarify exactly how Michael Behe, the biochemist and Intelligent Design (ID) proponent who has most extensively developed the "irreducible complexity" argument, uses the term.
Understanding Evolution: Theory, Prediction and Converging Lines of Evidence, Part 1
In science, we don't really know the true way things actually work. What we have are theories—broad explanatory frameworks supported by experimentation, which we can use to make testable predictions about the natural world.
Speciation and Macroevolution
A common challenge to evolutionary theory is that while life does indeed change over time (what is known as microevolution), no one has ever seen one species evolve into another species (macroevolution).
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One of the most unsettling consequences of bringing a child into your previously simple, happily oblivious manly life is that you're now unquestionably, inescapably…The Man.
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Whether it was baby's first kick or the first time your boobs leaked in public, there's a point in every mom's life when the world as you know it ends and you realize -- Whoa, I'm someone's mom now. Some of our favorite mommy bloggers revealed what their aha moments were. They range from heartwarming to completely hilarious.


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Mayor Baker called the regular council session to order with invocation and pledge to the flag. The first item of business was the appointment of Billie Burkhalter as Mayor Pro Tempore.
The council set their regular meeting the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. and a workshop on the fourth Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m.
The selection of officers appointed by the council was delayed until the regular meeting in December. These officers include: Chief of Police, Fire Chief and Town Clerk.
The council approved Regions Bank in Centre and Generations Bank in Cedar Bluff as depositories for the towns funds.
They also approved Attorney Bill Hawkins as the town's legal representative.
In other business, Suzanne Mehler with the 20th Century Club addressed the council regarding some Christmas activities that they are planning for the town park during the holidays. The Club will provide more information as they finalize their plans.
The next regular meeting of the Cedar Bluff Town Council will be Dec. 10 at 5:30 p.m.


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Embracing Expectations: Lady Broncos primed for another strong season
By Richard C. White, email@example.com
Michele Estes knows what's expected of her program.
As the head coach, she knows expectations are always high for the Lady Broncos soccer team. For a program that has won three straight district titles and two of the last five state titles, excellence is expected.
"We don't see it as pressure," said Estes. "We take it more as a challenge. It is the goal. That's the standard here at Boyd. We always want to be there in the state tournament. We want to win our last game, and in order to do that, you have to be there at the end to win it all. We embrace it."
"That was a pretty significant win," Estes said. "It shows the girls early in the season what they're capable of and what we've been telling them, that it will take all of us this year to accomplish our goals. It was definitely a statement game for us."
While the program's expectations are always high, this year the outside expectations failed to match as Boyd entered the season ranked in the 40s in the state and national rankings. It's a rare departure for the team, something Estes said will serve as a pleasant source of motivation.
"Every year we've started ranked in the top 10 in the nation and this year we were not," she said. "It was actually a breath of fresh air. It's kind of nice to work your way out of that hole instead of starting at the top with everyone cheering against you. They just get to go out and play. It definitely motivates us."
Having seen her squad gel within the season's first nine games, Estes likes the makeup of her team's roster.
"We're extremely athletic and very deep," she said. "We're not going to get out-hustled or out-worked."
The Lady Broncos are led by senior midfielder and team captain Allison Coleman and junior midfielder Libby Murphy, who Estes said is "probably one of the most phenomenal athletes I've ever coached. She just doesn't stop."
Estes also anticipates great things from sophomore forwards Sydnie Dolzine and Lia D'Emidio, who are expected to be the Lady Broncos' top goal scorers.
Ultimately, Estes knows much of the season's success rests with the performance of senior goalkeeper Marleigh Essler.
"She really will carry this team," she said. "Our success will come and go with her. She's very consistent and solid."
Schematically, the Lady Broncos are experimenting with a new approach this season, one which they are having little trouble mastering through the early going.
"We've implemented a new formation this year," Estes said. "Usually we've run the standard 4-4-2, but this year we're running more of a 4-3-3, so we've changed it up a little because our strength is in the midfield."
While some elite teams may worry about their national ranking, Estes said her club is content to let their play do the talking for them as they keep their eyes focused on April.
"We're not worried about rankings," Estes said. "We just want to be there in April at the state tournament."
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Archives > Sports
Opening Statement: Murray, Allen defense lead to 56-0 destruction of East in first district game
BY Kevin Hageland, email@example.com
MURPHY -- Last year's Allen-Plano East game was up for grabs until the final play.
Friday's contest was essentially decided on the first play as the Panthers (4-1, 0-1) fumbled the ball, giving the Eagles (5-1, 1-0) a short field and setting the stage for the first of eight consecutive Allen touchdowns in a 56-0 rout that soured East's Homecoming.
"The scoreboard says it all," said Cameron Hartsfield, Allen senior defensive back. "We blew them out."
"Give credit to Allen," he said. "They basically kicked our butt in every phase of the game."
That process began on the first play from scrimmage as a handoff between sophomore quarterback Taylor McGehee, who was filling in for injured senior Mario Smalls (cracked fibula), and senior Ricky Ilodianya went awry. Allen junior Tay Evans recovered and Allen took over at the 9-yard line.
"We felt like that was a good play and; it looked like we had the edge," Ringo said. "I don't think it changed our game plan, but it set the tone for the game. Playing against a really good team like Allen, you can't give them a short field."
East turned the ball over three times Friday.
"Those turnovers were huge," said Tom Westerberg, Allen head coach. "Every time East got a little momentum going, we were able to shut it down."
It took Allen two plays to score off the first East giveaway as sophomore quarterback Kyler Murray took it in from 5 yards for a 7-0 lead 41 seconds into the game.
Murray, making his first start in place of senior Oliver Pierce (who lined up in the slot, as a running back, defensive end and punt returner), ran for two touchdowns and 48 yards on nine carries while also completing 17-of-18 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown. Murray spread the ball to six receivers with Pierce and junior Kendall Clinton each catching four passes while junior Cole Carter had six grabs for 49 yards and a touchdown.
"We felt like this was the best move for us offensively," Westerberg said. "Kyler has been playing really well and this allows us to line Oliver up in a lot of different positions."
East was prepared for the possible shift.
"We saw in the Coppell game how Murray had been taking more snaps and we thought that was a possibility," Ringo said. "And what we saw tonight is what he has been doing all year; Murray has a great arm and great speed."
Allen's next series ended with a fumble recovered by East senior Zack Mueller.
That, however, was the highlight of East's first half as Allen scored on its next three possessions while the Panthers punted on their next five, including four three-and-outs.
While Allen got the requisite sack from junior defensive lineman Marcus Davis and a fumble recovery before the end of the half from senior defensive lineman Byron Bonds, it may have been the linebacking corps that was the most impactful with seniors Nick Cobb, Jack Hawkins and junior Zack Bishop unleashing a barrage of sacks and tackles for loss.
"We needed to regroup after that last game because we didn't have enough intensity against Coppell," Westerberg said. "We got that tonight. The linebackers were wreaking havoc; really the whole front seven was."
While the Allen defense did its thing, the offense piled up points.
Starting three of its five first-half possessions in East territory, the Eagles scored consecutive touchdowns on a 1-yard run by senior Marcus Ward, 25-yard burst from Murray that included an incredible cutback and 16-yard run from Ward. Ward ended the evening with 74 yards on 12 carries.
That set the halftime score at 28-0, a trend that continued as Allen scored 14 points in each quarter.
The 14 scored in the third came in the five minutes as Pierce made a 26-yard touchdown run on one of his two carries and the Panthers' first possession ended in a punt block by Hartsfield.
"I looked at coach and he called block, so I knew I had to make something happen," Hartsfield said.
Evans' block was caught and returned 36 for a touchdown by Evans.
That made it 42-0 with 7:02 remaining in the third.
Allen scored 14 seconds into the final frame on a 9-yard pass from Murray to Carter and put the final points up with 8:36 left in the game when junior Jaelen Barlow took his first carry 63 yards up the middle for a touchdown and 56-0 Eagles lead.
East's final drive was ended on an interception by Allen senior defensive back Deion Bandoh to ensure the Eagles' second shutout of the season.
"We didn't play to our potential [against Coppell]," Hartsfield said, "so we knew we had to do that tonight."
East had 13 possessions Friday, resulting in nine punts, three turnovers, one turnover on downs and 151 yards. Panthers junior Lionel Wills ran for 59 yards on 11 carries. McGehee completed 8-of-14 passes for 79 yards and senior Justin Wheeler completed two throws in relief with senior Collin Shaw catching four passes for 50 yards and Ilodianya snagging three receptions for 24 yards in the 56-0 loss.
East is back in action at 7:30 p.m. Thursday against McKinney from Ron Poe Stadium while Allen hosts Plano West at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
"You want to come out and win that first district game," Westerberg said. "This is the time to set yourself up for the playoffs, for seeding, hopefully for a district title, but there is still a long way to go."
Ringo echoed that philosophy.
"One win wasn't going to get us into the playoffs and one loss isn't going to keep us out," he said. "We still have four games to go."
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Is it just me, or has nautical become a rather consistent annual trend come spring/summer? I'm actually a big fan of the nautical trend, and I'll go into why, but I still find it a little funny that it has become so wide-spread and mainstream over the years. I mean, clearly the vast majority of Chicagoans are running off to our yachts on the Cape come Memorial Day weekend! (I jest). However, I did go on the occasional Martha's Vineyard trip during college and there is no doubt that this trend has become so popular with good cause. There is something undeniably crisp and clean, preppy, yet very trendy about the navy and white stripes, anchor motifs, etc.
Hence why I believe the trend has set sail across the country and not just in traditionally "nautical" ports of call like Cape, Nantucket, The Vineyard, Maine, etc. Navy blue (and other shades of blue, although I always prefer navy) and white are universally classic and co-ed colors. Since they are also traditional nautical colors, the trend seems to be a nice fit for the color combination. Second, come spring, I think we all can agree that summer cannot come soon enough. What says "summer" more than boats, the ocean, and the crisp and salty sea air? Throwing on my white jeans for the first time with a striped boat-neck t-shirt really gets me in the mood for a fabulous season. In anticipation of the good summer-times ahead, I suggest you do some spring shopping to stock-up on classically nautical, but ever-so-fashionable wardrobe enhancements.
1. I LOVE this silk blouse and something tells me I will not be able to resist the purchase. At first I thought all of the anchors were a little much, but we always need a little fun in our wardrobe. J. Crew tends to be my go-to store to throw a little nautical punch into my closet.
2. I recently purchased this Ella Moss tank from Anthropologie in blue. The blue stripes provide that nautical vibe, but in a more quiet way. I plan on wearing it with wide-leg denim trousers and a white blazer.
3. I have been meaning to purchase an over-seized knotted rope necklace for some time. It's a quirky exaggeration of the boating knot, making a stylish statement. This website by jewelry designer Allison Hertzberg offers many rope jewelry options.
4. Gentleman: You'll be thankful if you take the risk and sport some Nantucket Reds or seersucker pants (I like the seersucker from Brooks Brothers). You're also sure to look hot sporting one of these.
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