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Pretty well done. I like anything which reminds people that the images they see online and in magazines are far, far from reality.

The Teal Cat Project

This holiday season I’m focusing a lot less on buying people STUFF and more on supporting small local businesses, making gifts for people, and giving donations to non-profit groups. When I saw a link to the Teal Cat Project on Door Sixteen’s twitter, I knew this was perfect gift for a good friend whom we jokingly call ‘The Cat Pusher’. Friendly teasing aside, we wouldn’t have Paloma were it not for her efforts at saving the lives of kittens in kill shelters, plus she’s also a heck of a great pet sitter.

The Teal Cat Project donates money to non-profit groups helping cats, donors are rewarded with one of these adorable teal kitty tchotchkes. (They also have shirts if you aren’t interested in a statue). My order arrived yesterday, and I shot a few photos of Paloma hanging out with it before adding it to the small stack of ‘stuff to be wrapped’ slowly accumulating on the dining room table. Sigh.

Suprise Flowers

Vintage Circus Photography

I’m in love with these amazing photographs, which remind me of one of my favorite shows ever killed off well before it’s time, Carnivale.

What’s In Your Camera Bag?

When not being ‘occupied’ by a cat, my standard camera bag holds my Canon 5d Mk2, Canon L series 24-105, Canon 50mm 1.5, Canon 85.. 1.8, extra batteries for the camera, and four 16 gig memory cards in an awesome Pelican CF card holder. In an additional bag goes flashes, flash accessories, extra batteries and the battery chargers – I also carry my own power strip to gigs to line up all those chargers, just in case.

I’m currently investigating new camera bags, as the gear (as well as the cat) has outgrown the ancient one I’ve had since college. Any suggestions for what works for you are most appreciated!