October 30th, 2008 by Jennine

September 10th, 2008 by Jennine

June 26th, 2008 by Jennine

Every once in a while I run across a photographer on Flickr.com whose photography just takes my breath away. Mehraj Mir is one excellent example.

From his profile on Flickr:

I Mehraj Mir was a trained video photojournalist but decided to switch career and took up photography as a profession. Grew up amid chaos and pendamonium in the strife-torn Kashmir, India. Witnessed many important events and incidents as a teenager.Also witnessed and covered live encounters between security forces and islamic rebels.To point the example of a live encounter,i got stuck in the middle of security forces and militants. I thought that was end, but God was there to save me. Despite heavy firing i managed to shoot some important pictures..I have covered the Kashmir conflict extensively for several years now. I feel his pictures should make people aware of the grass root situation of Indian Kashmir and tell stories on how life there affects its own people.

He somehow manages to capture both the beauty and horror taking place in his city:

I invite you to see more of Mehraj Mir’s photos here.

He is 20 years old and should be encouraged to continue his art.

June 25th, 2008 by Jennine

This moth wears more eyeliner than Steven Tyler and is hairier than Robin Williams which means it’s probably very difficult for this moth to find a date.

June 24th, 2008 by Jennine

I can take no credit for the blooming of this plant except to say that for a full year I avoided running it over with my car.

Perennial is Latin for “plant that withstands idiots”.

March 1st, 2008 by Jennine

My brother, Jason, took this photo on his land. What a great shot! (literally!)

March 1st, 2008 by Jennine

My brother, Jason, gets credit for this amazing photo.

February 20th, 2008 by Jennine

What a doll!

February 18th, 2008 by Jennine

February 16th, 2008 by Jennine

She got to cheer with the varsity cheerleaders during halftime at the girls basketball game. She said it was better than watching one year’s worth of Hannah Montana marathons on television.

I think I’ll bake her a ”Better Than Hannah Montana Marathons” cake.