Montreal
Jack at Maison Smith
Lightning
The Big Picture at Boston.com does a photo-essay on lightning which is a little too topical for me, considering the number of violent storms we have had recently.
Close Up
Ruffly?
I’ve had more blossoms off this day-lily plant this year than in previous years. I used to think the ruffly effect meant that the bloom had been damaged in the bud, but now think it may be a the way it is supposed to be. Anyone know?
Best Friends
Origami from Currency
Won Park, a master origami folder, has a series of designs folded from US currency, including a koi and a scorpion. Scroll down several screens to see the Enterprise from Star Trek.
Making Fast Food Look Edible
Upscale restaurants are known for their beautiful presentation of food. Fancy Fast Food is a web log that applies these techniques to present fast food. The Colonel’s Chicken Corn Chowder looks pretty good to me. The sidebar explains:
These photographs show extreme makeovers of actual fast food items purchased at popular fast food restaurants. No additional ingredients have been added except for an occasional simple garnish.
What Apollo Means to Me
Bad Astronomer Phil Plait writes about What Apollo means to me.