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Type: | Trad, 2 pitches |
Consensus: | YDS: 5.7 French: 5a Ewbanks: 15 UIAA: V+ ZA: 13 British: MVS 4b [details] |
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By Michael Komarnitsky Founding Father From: Seattle, WA Jan 27, 2002 |
From the belay atop P1, you can also take the 5.10/9+ hand crack that exits the roof 15 feet up and right from you. It's somewhat awkward, in that it's half roof / half hand traverse, but an enjoyable and well-protected exit variation. |
By Aaron Shupp Feb 4, 2002 |
The roof on the second pitch can be made very easy by getting a wide (but not too wide) stance in the chest high shelf that starts below the horizontal part of the roof and leaning a bit to the left. |
By Anonymous Coward May 27, 2002 |
I must have missed the easy way around the roof. I thought It was another boulder classic sandbag route. What a great climb. Both pitches have good moves. Not a good beginer lead. |
By Stephen Allen Apr 12, 2003 rating: 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
I left a 7 BD hex and a carabiner on 4-12-03 to lower from when I got off route. If anyone wants them they are about an inch up and to the left of the woman's head in that picture of the two people at the base of the owl. Once I figured out the route it was really fun (the two roof sections are awkward, but well protected). |
By Tonya Clement From: Boulder, CO Jun 19, 2003 |
This was a lead I feared for a long time, in fact I hated following it because I always muscled through the pigeon poop crack and had to take on the roof...a couple nights ago a friend showed me new techniques and it made all the difference. Tonight on lead I learned this route can be easy but I agree it is not a beginner lead. On lead I found (being short 5'2") that reaching for the chicken head on P1 was the hardest move since I was a bit above and right of my last piece. The crack and the roof protect well and in a relaxed state are oh so very fun. Now I gotta find the nerve to lead P1 (over the bulge) of Cozy Hang. |
By Jay Hippel From: Denver, CO Sep 23, 2003 |
I agree it seems like another classic boulder sandbag. Don't go climb 5.8's at Happy Hour and think you've got it easy. Great climb though. Bomber gear. Tricky but rewarding crux moves. Not a beginner climb, go do east slab. |
By Matt Chan From: Boulder Mar 11, 2004 rating: 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
Fun climb that protects fairly well too the summit. Seems like rope drag could be a real problem on the second pitch if you don't a have a least 1 extra long runner (especially in the dihedral slot). Anyone ever test the pin on p2? |
By Stephen Allen Apr 5, 2005 rating: 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
I found a stopper below the first belay on The Owl / Cozyhang. I think it's a #11. Give me a call at 303-929-2041 if you want it back. |
By Michael Kullman Apr 18, 2005 |
I've lead this twice now, and it surely feels stout for a 5.7. Definitely not a good beginner lead. That old pin on p2 looks fairly manky (the ring is pretty rusted), probably a good idea to back it up. |
By Jayer Chung May 11, 2006 rating: 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
Watch rope drag on the 1st pitch, and stay on route. 5.7 roof move on the last pitch is committing. Aliens, 1 set of hand-sized cams, and nuts (BD stoppers #4-8) sufficient. |
By Cody Munger From: Carson City, NV May 16, 2006 |
I've done another 5.9 (?) exit variation to the ending that slips around the left side of the final roof and climbs a steep face to a frictiony dihedral. Not in the Rossiter guidebook that I saw. |
By nick moeckel Jul 24, 2006 |
If 5.7 is around your leading limit and you're looking for climbs in this area, I personally found this to be a little harder than the Standard Route on the Elephant Buttress and a little easier than Cozyhang. And the ten minutes or so that I spent gathering the nerve to grovel over to the chickenheads rank as perhaps the most humbling that I can remember off the top of my head. |
By Merlin From: Grand Junction Mar 21, 2007 rating: 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
I'm with Nick on this one. I plugged a Grey Alien in the crack before the chicken heads then spent 15 minutes thinking about going for it. The move is really easy once you grab them but if you have trouble reaching them it can be intimidating. The roof at the top is pretty easy though, skip the piton and sink a number 2 BD to your right to keep the rope out of your way, climb up high, stem super wide, jam and arm, and it's over. I personally found grabbing for the chicken heads to be a lot more commiting than the roof. Overall a great and varied climb but I would have been very unhappy to tackle this as one of my first 5.7 leads. |
By Kaner From: Eagle May 4, 2007 |
Left lots of booty yesterday, if anybody cleans my stuff I'd love it back. My partner could not unclip a BD Neutrino QD in the old mangy pin I clipped just for the hell of it. Also, in the final hand crack, I tried and tried and tried until my bloody hands gave up to fish out a green Metolius cam. If found and returned, good beer is your reward. Thanks. |
By 303scott Feb 16, 2009 |
A 70m rope will get you to the top in 1 pitch with bad, but bearable, rope drag (finishing via the p2 .10 handcrack variation). Accidentally did an interesting variation on p1. Instead of jogging left under the bulge and traversing back right, I went straight up to get into the small dihedral before traversing right to the chickenheads. If you look in the photo with the description "Ran is traversing..." the line I did goes up the small crack about 10 feet right and a little bit down from the climber. An insecure layback over ok gear was fairly exciting and felt more difficult than .7. |
By Rich F. From: Colorado Springs, CO Jun 7, 2009 rating: 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
Fabulous route! Climbed it with my wife on Friday. Probably the toughest "short" 5.7 trad climb I've ever led. Protects well, but had to think through the zig-zag bulges and roofs. The moves through the A-frame roof seemed harder than 5.7 to me -- especially on my first attempt! Second try went better after my wife graciously pointed out a good place to stem with my right foot. Despite (or maybe because of) the challenge, I loved the route. I'll be back! |
By YDPL8S From: Santa Monica, Ca. Jun 8, 2009 rating: 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
"The moves through the A-frame roof seemed harder than 5.7 to me -- especially on my first attempt!" The key to that move is the infamous "head jam", makes it a piece of cake :-) (see pictures on CozyHang) |
By Edward Burin des Roziers From: Boulder, CO Nov 10, 2009 |
No need to worry about the manky pin on P2: the ring and eye are gone. I wonder if someone accidentally tested it. A grey/yellow Alien fits below the pin. Along with the #2 BD, this felt well protected, as long as your belayer keeps you off the slab. |
By Patrick Mulligan Dec 6, 2011 |
This was my first climb after moving to Boulder to go to school. Fond memories indeed. |
By farkas.time From: Sheffield, SY May 6, 2012 rating: 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
Tonnes of fun. Excellent pro. Great fist jamming and some awesome committing moves. Zig-zaggy route, so draw placement and extension were tricky. Nuts and cams, varied to 3". We did 3 pitches to avoid rope drag at the cruxes. This felt pretty natural, except the 3rd pitch was quite short. Communication was difficult on this route (and all of the Dome), especially with a rushing river. |
By Mitchell Rhodes Jan 24, 2013 |
Yesterday I on-sight free soloed this route. After soloing the slab for the second time and on-sighting the leftmost problem on the East Boulder, therefore finishing the boulder's problems in the on-sight, no-crash pad style, I began up the Owl. Cruising and criss-crossing, I traversed right confronting the "chickenheads". With a quick jerk and snag, I latched a distant knob. My right foot then naturally slid urgently to the lower knob. Pulling over I felt relieved. This initial sequence was over, and went smoothly at that. With a simple yet high step, I was beneath a roof. Confident on hand jams I proceed not knowing the shit show my sight to feet ratio was going to be. Looking back I should have smeared right more, but once I felt the awkwardness set in, I reverted to classic foot below hand jams. Unfortunately the position greatly hindered the sight, feel, and movement of my foot jams, so I put as much body to the wall as I could and powered my hand jams over into the depth of the "V"-shaped slot. Groveling into easy territory, I quickly became free and danced the slab to the final roof, which I found to be the crux. After a few attacks and subsequent retreats, I committed. Right hand jamming high in the right crack, I stood up with my left completely this time, hoping to find a jam or something to sustain gracefully through the obstacle, yet to no avail. I resorted to grope around the left roof arete. Finding what seemed decent in the heat of the moment, I crimped. Matched feet for balance symmetry, and somehow, after a bit of desperation, found a perfect little knob that seemed to be directly above the apex of the roof. Wish I knew that was there. The next few moves appeared to be weird but turned out to be an amazing, exposed, almost completely horizontal rest directly above the roof. Feeling refreshed, I began the escape from my rock bed and stretched my way into the final hand crack. I spent probably ten minutes in the crack feeling the wind and thought before ending the route. Awe inspiring experience. Oddly I felt good about my climbing despite the moments of adverse distress. |
By Rick Vermeil From: Boulder, CO Apr 28, 2014 rating: 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
Beware - classic Boulder sandbag! |
By Hiro From: Boulder, CO Aug 9, 2014 rating: 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
Sandbagged and confusing, not for a beginner lead - probably best if you are a 5.8-5.9 leader because you can get yourself in some pretty sketch locations if you get lost like I did. The climbing was ok, but not great, combined with the fact that you'll spend half your time wondering if you're on route. D'Antonio gives it lots of stars, perhaps he knows exactly where to go, I almost want to give it the bomb for the aforementioned reasons. |


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Author Notes: During the summer I become the de facto cook at our family cottage. I don't mind as enjoy cooking for crowds, and I've become pretty handy at throwing together fresh ingredients that three generations can all enjoy together. This summertime salad was one of them and became a regular on the lunchtime roster. - AmyRR
Serves 4
For Pita Chips
- 2 large pita bread, split in half and cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon za'atar herb blend
- salt and pepper to taste
For Salad
- 1 large English cucumber, chopped
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- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 bunch parsley, chopped
- 1 bunch fresh mint leaves, chopped
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- In a large bowl toss together prepared cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, fresh herbs and za'atar, with lemon juice, olive oil and salt and pepper.
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- To a small non-stick frying pan, add 1 tsp olive oil and the slices of halloumi cheese. Cook on high heat until browned on one side, then flip and brown on the other.
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A woman passenger died and 57 others were injured in a road accident involving a State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) bus and an Omni bus on the Tiruchi – Chennai national highway at Palur in the early hours of Monday. The deceased identified as P. Rajapushpam (45) from Chennai was on the SETC bus.
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Chicago-based sample-tweaker, jazz buff and world traveler Caural (Zachary Mastoon on his tax return) makes lovely noise out of human and mechanical snippets. Actually, 'noise' isn't quite the right word, considering Zach once went on a retreat where he meditated 12 hours a day (he claims he could hear ice melt and feel the backs of his eyes!), and returned "offended" by some of the ugly sounds of the city. Cut to Mirrors For Eyes, a challenging, yet chaos-free zone of spliced beats and rhymes with assorted pings, bloops and binary scrapes added for good measure. "I Won't Race You," has the feel of a coded message sent from an intelligent life form from a galaxy far away... a civilization so advanced they were able to download the new Four Tet from your BitTorrent account (that's a compliment, not a slag). What gives this track its appeal is the way Caural pulls the vocal sample into a cotton candy cloud and lets it float above twinkly, musical shards of icy comets. Groundbreaking? Maybe not, but I think Caural's ears are trained somewhere other than Earth to begin with. - Paper Thin Walls |


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We know that the endothelium, or lining of the blood vessel walls, is vitally important to cardiovascular health. The good news is that over the last two decades, dozens of studies have shown nitric oxide to have a powerful influence over the endothelium, promoting it to relax, loosen and thereby relive stress on the cardio system. In fact, nitric oxide is so important that American researchers won the Nobel Prize in 1998 for their work involving NO (Nitric Oxide).
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My key research demonstrated that Nitric Oxide acts as a signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system to make blood vessels dilate. Thus, I won the Nobel Prize on the discovery of some of the biological effects of NO (Nitric Oxide) and its role in cell signaling. This topic has now become one of the most rapidly growing areas in biology. In technical or biochemical terms, in many instances, Nitric Oxide mediates its biological effects by activating guanyl cylase and increasing cyclic GMP synthesis from GTP.
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The Desalination & Water Purification Research & Development (DWPR) Program first received funding in October 1997, and its authorization expired in September 2002. At the time of this release, Congress had not yet finalized its fiscal year (FY) 2003 budget; however, both appropriation and authorization measures are moving forward. In the meantime, we continue our technology transfer efforts through this newsletter. For more information, contact program manager, Tom Jennings, 303-445-2130, or visit our website at http://www.usbr.gov/pmts/water/research/DWPR/.
This edition of Water from Water provides information on the DWPR FY03 pre-proposal solicitation packages.
The FY03 DWPR pre-proposal solicitation packages were posted in the Federal Business Opportunities on 11/01/02. The pre-proposal packages may be obtained from our website at www.usbr.gov/mso/aamd/. Reference (1) task areas A, B, C, E, & F for research and studies, (2) task G for testing of pilot-scale systems, or (3) task I for design, construction, and testing of plants and modules. Parties without Internet access can request the pre-proposal packages in writing by facsimile to (303) 445-6345 or by e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com. Telephone requests will not be honored. Pre-proposals must be submitted in accordance with the instructions and must not exceed six pages. Pre-proposals are due on 01/15/03.
The overall DWPR objective is to reduce the cost of desalting and water purification technologies in order to augment U.S. water supplies. For FY03 and continent upon Congressional funding, Reclamation is soliciting the following pre-proposals: Task areas A, B, C, E, & F for research and studies projects of 12 months duration or less with Federal cost sharing of $75,000-$100,000 per award; Task G for testing of pilot-scale system investigations of 24 months duration or less with Federal cost-sharing of $270,000 per award ($150,000 the first year and $120,000 the optional second year); and Task I for design, construction, and testing of plants and modules for projects of 36 months duration or less with Federal cost sharing of $1,000,000.
Offerors (other than academic institutions) must cost-share 50% or more of the project cost. Offerors proposing to provide additional cost-share will be given greater consideration. Cost-sharing may be made through cash or in-kind contributions from the offeror or third party non-Federal participants. Cost-sharing is not mandatory from academic institutions, but is strongly encouraged. No profit or fee will be allowed. Patent rights for any developments will be retained by the researcher. Any responsible source, including individuals, academic institutions, commercial or industrial organizations, private entities, public entities (including state and local), or Indian Tribal Governments, may submit a pre-proposal. Foreign entities, other than U.S.-Mexico bi-national research foundations and inter-university research programs, are not eligible for funding. Federal agencies are not eligible. Pre-proposals will be reviewed for scientific and/or technical merit, potential contributions to the DWPR program objectives, qualifications of the proposer, and reasonableness of the estimated project costs. Meritorious pre-proposers will be encouraged to submit a full proposal. Submission of a pre-proposal is not mandatory; however, is strongly encouraged in order to receive the benefit of the pre-proposal screening process. Solicitation packages for the full proposals will be issued about 02/13/03, with a due date of approximately 45 days after issuance. Brief descriptions of each area of interest and a generic list of the types of projects that may be considered are provided below. These examples will not necessarily be given preferential consideration over unspecified research that also meets the goals of the program.
RESEARCH AND STUDIES - The number of financial assistance agreements to be awarded varies by area. Each agreement will be for 12 months duration or less, with Federal funds of $75,000-$100,000 per agreement. Reclamation's research and studies priority areas for FY03 are concentrate disposal issues, membrane processes, non-traditional or alternative desalination processes, and integrated membrane systems.
TASK A - MEMBRANE PROCESS RESEARCH AND STUDIES. Reclamation anticipates the award of 4-5 financial assistance agreements. The objective of this task is to reduce the cost and increase the ease of operation of membrane-based desalting and water treatment systems. Projects sponsored under this task area can apply to any portion of a membrane treatment process including pretreatment related to membrane processes. Examples of these projects include, but are not limited to,
TASK B - THERMAL PROCESS RESEARCH AND STUDIES. Reclamation anticipates the award of 1-2 financial assistance agreements. Projects under this task focus on improvements in thermally driven desalting processes. Thermal processes are generally applied to seawater desalting due to the high energy investment. Projects can apply to any portion of the thermal desalting process, including pre- and post-treatment. Examples of these projects include, but are not limited to,
TASK C - NON-TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE DESALINATION RESEARCH AND STUDIES. Reclamation anticipates the award of 2-3 financial assistance agreements. Projects under his task focus on investigation of non-traditional or alternative desalination or water purification techniques, to include the evaluation of economics and thermodynamic efficiency of these processes. Examples of these projects include, but are not limited to,
TASK E - ANCILLARY AND ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENTS. Reclamation anticipates the award of 2-3 financial assistance agreements. This task area addresses four aspects of the authorizing legislation for this program that relate to the general economic improvement of desalination processes. (1) A method for evaluating the economic implications of technological improvements is of primary importance at this time. Reclamation has models for reverse osmosis and nanofiltration that are sensitive enough for this purpose but needs models for electrodialysis, ion exchange, and thermal desalting methods. If the costs of desalting are to be decreased through the program, it is vital that models for all desalting methods be obtained so that the recent technological improvements made under this program can be compared on an equal basis. (2) Studies optimizing cost and/or design for different operating conditions. (3) Investigation of methods for increasing the economic efficiency of desalination processes, including hybrid systems or dual-purpose co-facilities with other processes involving the use of water. (4) Detailed surveys of construction and operating costs for desalination facilities with common itemized categories of costs for each plant surveyed normalized to a common basis.
TASK F - CONCENTRATE ISSUES. Reclamation anticipates the award of 4-5 financial assistance agreements. Research and development studies will evaluate the various problems related to concentrate disposal, and develop innovative techniques to reduce concentrate disposal costs and impacts on the environment. Examples of these projects include, but are not limited to,
PILOT-SCALE SYSTEMS - Reclamation anticipates the award of 1-2 financial assistance agreements of 24 months duration or less. Federal funds up to $150,000 will be awarded the first year for pilot-plant design, construction, and installation. Subject to the content and quality of proposals received, up to $120,000 for an optional second year for testing, modification, and evaluation will be awarded without further competition.
TASK G - TESTING OF PILOT-SCALE SYSTEMS. The objective of this task is twofold (1) to cost-share the design, fabrication, and testing of pilot-scale systems, processes, and concepts, and (2) to cost-share the design, construction, and testing of pilot-scale systems. Awards under this task typically result from successful research and studies from one of the other emphasis areas in the program that demonstrates a high level of success and a need for further technology development. However, any researcher may submit a pre-proposal who can provide sufficient documentation indicating that a high level of prior successful research has been accomplished and that the project is at the design, build, and testing pilot-plant stage.
DEMONSTRATION - Reclamation anticipates the award of 1 demonstration financial assistance agreement of 36 months duration or less with Federal funds of about $1,000,000 for the 3 year agreement, subject to the content and quality of proposals received.
TASK I - DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, & TESTING PLANTS & MODULES. The objective of this task is to cost share the design, construction, and testing of demonstration-scale systems and processes. Awards can result from successful pilot-scale investigations completed under the program that demonstrated a high level of success and proved the technology is ready for design, construction, & testing. However, any researcher may submit a pre-proposal who can provide sufficient documentation indicating a high level of prior successful pilot-scale investigations have been accomplished and that the project is at design, construction, & testing demonstration phase.


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Southern New Hampshire University's College for America doesn't offer courses or give grades. It doesn't even have professors, as we know them. Students earn an associate of arts degree through the online program by showing mastery of 120 "competencies" in such areas as communication and critical and creative thinking. This isn't your father's college. Or yours, either.
Education models that are based on skills acquisition, and not on credit hours, are about to become more common in higher education. In March, College for America received regional accreditation, the gold standard of educational quality. And in April, the school was granted eligibility for federal student aid. It is the first school not using the credit hour system to receive both accreditation and federal aid eligibility.
Another online university, Capella University, also uses a "competency-based" program; it has also received both approvals. Traditional brick-and-mortar schools such as Northern Arizona University and University of Wisconsin are seeking approvals for their own programs, also based on learning outcomes instead of seat time. These competency programs will also be online. More universities are certain to follow.
Rare bipartisan support, and a warming attitude toward innovation at the U.S. Department of Education, signal that competency-based higher education is gaining a foothold. It could transform the way many students earn college degrees. And that could result in a faster, less-expensive path to college degrees for some students, though some of the traditional advantages of the traditional college experience could be lost. And, the new programs are closely aligned with workplace needs.
The new climate of federal encouragement toward college programs based on direct assessment of competency marks a "tipping point," said Cathy Sandeen, vice president of educational attainment and innovation at the American Council on Education. The nation's need for greater attainment of post-secondary training is spurring educational innovations, she said. Competency-based education is emerging as an avenue toward greater educational attainment that might be replicated on a large scale at relatively low cost.
Proving competency
Western Governors University was the first U.S. university to receive accreditation and student aid eligibility for an online program that gives credit for past experiences and lets students move through at their own pace. Founded in 1997, WGU was accredited by the Interregional Accrediting Committee in four different regions in 2003. Unlike the newcomers, though, WGU's curriculum is built around the traditional credit-hour system. For-profit online schools, such as the University of Phoenix, use the credit hour system, too. At most of these, students hear online lectures from a professor and move through traditional homework assignments and tests within specific timeframes.
College of America, a private not-for-profit school, is different. Projects replace courses, and students demonstrate mastery of workplace skills instead of earning grades. The curriculum is organized around 120 competencies that show future employers what graduates know and can do. Students move through at their own pace. Examples of competencies include:
Can define and use marketing terminology and concepts
Can distinguish fact from opinion
Can convey information by creating charts and graphs
The intention is to ensure that students learn relevant workforce skills in such areas as communication, collaboration and critical and creative thinking. The competencies are developed through real-world projects such as developing a business. That might include thinking critically, writing effectively, building spreadsheets and collaborating with others, said Cathrael Kazin, College for America's chief academic officer.
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This image just jumps right out at the viewer due to the strong, stark composition and brilliant color palette. The bigger-than-life hands of the figure offer multiple meanings, with a sense of welcoming but also directing action. The contrast between the figure's gaze off the canvas and the fishe m... |
Deborah Brisker BurkSara and Jesse in Hot Pink and... |
Interesting painting, i think it is done on purpose that colors are so messy, but this makes it harder to understand the story of a painting |
Ruben AbovianCasino |
Your use of earthy colors in this setting makes an interesting statement. Normally, casinos are full of bright (even gaudy) colors, bright lights, and flashing jewelry or electronics. The darker colors you chose make us focus on the human element of the casino instead of the financial. It made me th... | |
Interesting style, there is hard to make out faces of people on a picture, so that makes it very intriguing. Nice work | |
Nice texture in the water. | |
interesting |
Joseph LaPierreSweetwater Glade |
Beautiful piece, Joseph. I'm not blessed with artistic talent myself but have recently began delving into the wonderful world of digital photography, which for me, is as close as I'll ever come to producing artwork. Feel free to drop by my personal site at http://australialandscapephotography.com.au | |
I love how the artist has drawn attention to all the different types of texture in this scene, which really brings it to life. Somehow the trees are in sharp focus despite the slight abstraction of many other elements in the image. Very nice composition. | |
This is a very soothing piece. The clouds mirroring the shape of the treeline is an interesting touch, a way of introducing a sense of parallel lines without using standard geometry. |
C.D. ClarkSunflower Doves |
Awesome....love this 2/24/2015 | |
The sharp contrasts and almost unreal colors make this a really intriguing piece. I particularly like how the artist managed to keep the subject matter physically recognizable while still playing with non-realist ideas in the foreground. |
Simon MorrisHang Time |
Interesting sculpture, body lines are nicely done, i like that man is in a middle of an action and not just hanging out there. Good work | |
The diver seems to be flying, which is definitely an imaginative way to convey the sense of weightlessness that attends being underwater. I wish I could see it from more angles -- a 2D photograph is hardly fair representation for a sculpture! Is the bronze nearer the base colored or treated differen... |
Serena RoseGarden of Life |
We Wei Zhen Arts are supplying the high quality handmade oil Paintings of all Kinds . We manufacture and export oil paintings of all Styles (Abstract, modern,classical, flower, Landscape, Still Life, Street Scene, Fruit Paintings,etc.). relief oil painting is our best selle... 12/13/2013 | |
nice painting,it has so many details i don't know where to look first. Colors nicelychosenand details are nicely done! | |
Flowers are the most beautiful creation of god and you have personified that beauty in this arts with beautiful and natural colors. replacement inks | |
There's so much to see here, the viewer's eye is kept moving. I personally keep returning to the pale lavender bloom and the goldfish. Nice visual effect on the water's surface, too. |
Ruben AbovianLadies Man |
Your style are really something. This picture having many different meaning, as i see it. And all thanks to removing focus from some charactors. Very interesting piece | |
This piece definitely toys with my expectations. At first glance, it looked like a simple return to classic scenes, but it's actually far more complex. The sketchy quality of the dress and semi-transparent figures give it an unsettling surreal touch -- it's not at all what is expected! |
Robert BarrosMarilyn |
Nice painting. Interesting touch by adding white lines over it, makes it stand out. The background color also makes it more beautiful. Lovely piece. |
Loring WarnerThe Alphabet |
Interesting point of view. Very nice picture. I love mix of shades and light here. |
Loring WarnerTemple Athena Nike |
Very nice photo. Good capture of light and shadows, lovely view |
Alan SpanierWorld's Fair, Flushing Meadows... |
Natural look 4/5/2015 | |
The angle of the shot is perfect; the globe looks striking with a blue sky background functioning as the "ocean." The lighting is also great and helps accentuate the shape of the subject. | |
Terrific photo. The light capture and composition are perfect. And awesome touch with a clean blue sky in a background |
Ron PattersonThe Couple |
Nice piece, nice style. It is telling a rich story, with all the background behind them. Good work! | |
This has a kind of modern fairy tale feel to it. It's amazing how you conveyed emotion and tenderness in relatively basic shapes, particularly with the touch of the woman's hand on the man's face. The bright jewel tones also suffuse the piece with happy emotions, without detracting from the portraya... |
Ron PattersonPrelude |
Interesting style, people without faces but the story is clear. Elegant andintriguingwork. | |
This piece reminds me strongly of modernist works, including books like "Manhattan Transfer." Were you inspired by such works, or is this merely coincidental on my part? In either case, the bold colors and setting seem to evoke a Roaring Twenties setting (or a modern formal lounge), while the facele... |
test ignoreasdasd |
Great picture!! It looks like you been drawing it from a real life scene, all the details done amazingly real. I love it |
Adolf SehringThreatening Gestures |
love the style of work done in there colours. 4/5/2015 | |
All the best parts of this image are really subtle, like the echo of the mountain's curve in the elephant's ears, and the way the zebras play a background role. There's lots of movement here, too. Lovely piece. | |
Awesome work, elephants are almost smile here. So many rich details. Very nice work |
Alan SpanierFlatiron Building, Evening... |
Wow, amazing picture. Nice composition and nice move by using black and white colors. Great work. | |
This is a lovely shot, particularly in monochrome. While the architecture is quite familiar, what strikes me is the near-absence of human presence in the shot. A few indistinct figures in the lower left might be people, but it's impossible to tell for certain with a casual glance. An isolating p... | |
It isn't really an origional.A photograph of a building, such as this one, can be the most beautifull and famous Photographs of all times. You just have to know exactly how to shoot it. That blaring light on the middle far right side of the photo is very unattractive, and he chose the wrong time of... |
Monte DolackTurtle Pond |
very cool, seperation of greys is outstanding | |
Wow, so much going on here! The monotone palette really emphasizes the high technical quality of the draftsmanship in this piece. Those two strong diagonals (and several minor ones as well) are so powerful against all those vertical tree lines. Nice job with reflective quality of the water, too. |
Monte DolackStreamside |
Love the use of color and vivid contrast that instead of dividing brings the entire painting together setting the mood by bringing out warmth and approachability of the work. Beautifully done. 8/14/2014 | |
Good choice of colors. While they're too bright and sharp to look realistic, they're close enough to reality not go make this piece seem surreal. I think the colors really accentuate the realistic shapes, though, which explains the piece's strong connection to reality. A very unique take on the land... | |
The creative choice to use supersaturated colors really works to bring out the individual details of the rocks, tree bark, and moss. I also like all of the vertical and diagonal interest that's happening here. | |
This pictures makes me feel sad but with the hopes of something better with the colors of the stones. I believe in the powers of stones and carry some with me almost all of the time. Love this print. Sandy Burhoe |
Adolf SehringViolets |
This is a lovely study in light and texture. The leaf surfaces and weave of the basket are particularly well done. The off-center composition works very well here with the strong diagonals of the shadow at left and the stems in the foreground. | |
This painting makes me kinda sad. But it has realism about it. The light shades make it even more interesting and intriguing. Nice work |
Noble Powell IIITurnberry, The 10th Hole... |
It takes skill to present a seemingly simple scene with such complexity of mark-making. The detailing in the clouds and weeds is exquisite. Nice to see a lighthouse scene where the lighthouse itself is almost an afterthought! | |
The subtle shading helps show the contour of the green without making the piece too monochromatic. This is a truly lovely landscape with a lot of complexity: the water, ground, and sky all have their own shifting patterns and personality. | |
I like the view on this picture, it expresses some kind of peaceful feeling. Would like to see it in the whole size. |
Noble Powell IIIThe Range |
This piece really captures the energy of the range -- mid-swing or just leaning and waiting, and the spectators quiet in one corner. Just enough detail to bring it alive, but the focus stays on action and inaction. Very nice work. | |
I like the slightly stretched look of the golfers in this, particularly the man on the left caught mid-swing; it nicely emphasizes both the energy of the motion and the fragility of the human figure executing it. I might have appreciated a stronger contrast in the green of the field and the green of... |
Galina DatloofMusic by Moonlight |
This is a supremely striking usage of limited colors. Even though the print seems to use only a few different hues and shades, it's not monochromatic, boring, or confusing. The repeated offset square shapes add yet another layer of complexity; this piece continued to engage me long after my initial... |
Galina DatloofTranquility |
I love how you introduced modern geometry and color schemes into a scene pulled straight from the Middle Ages. Your use of color is really quite striking in that you've managed to create an interesting scene with several distinct parts using only a few colors. | |
There's such an enjoyable interplay of elements in this piece, particularly the use of color and composition and the softening of geometric shapes. One can immediately see parallels with Picasso's famous works, as well as a touch of Matisse-like flattened perspective, even (perhaps) a touch of Romar... |
Mary McMenaminMusic Of The Forest |
This piece are for surely taking its start from some fairy tale. Incredibly romantic composition, so many rich details. Few minutes are not enough to see all the beauty in it. Great work! | |
This landscape showcases an incredible attention to detail, from the light catching on the flutist's hair to the texture of the geese's feathers. Even each tree in the background has a different branch spread and twists in the trunk, making each unique. This print is teeming with life. |
Mary McMenaminCozy Kittens |
pr..... cute painting! They make such a nice couple. Good composition, nice choice of colors. Background colors work good here: light spot brings in focus on kittens, and dark spots are making a full contrast of a picture. |
Rick WisecarverProud Moment |
This is nice portrait, i like the straight lines of the face and shadow lines. By focus being only on a face i understand that this is what is important here. Anyhow, great job. | |
I really like the quality of mark-making in this piece. Bold strokes, simple colors, and more detail in the face as the focal point. The movement of the hair and fringe is also really effective. |
Rick WisecarverMystical Journey |
Graham NugentMesa Magesty |
This painting style applied to a mountain landscape transforms the image. It's reminiscent of a topographic map or the strata of millennia of rock layers. Somehow the effect both flattens the image and heightens the multilayered textures of the land. Really interesting work. |
Anthony M. AlonsoWith Approval (artist proof)... |
Very realistic work. Nice details. A story on a picture are also very interesting |
Anthony M. AlonsoSeattle Slew (artist proof)... |
The detail given to the horse is greater than that given to any other part of the work, including the rider. This really makes the horse pop out as the focus of the piece, but I personally find the effect to be a bit surreal, which doesn't seem to have been the intention. | |
I like the incredible level of realism that presented here, horse are looking so alive. Amazing colors, great work! |
Graham NugentDown to Dixon |
Very colorful work, looks like see world. There are many interesting details, and good use of imagination. | |
This work uses bold, almost neon, colors to emphasize the lines and shapes of this landscape. What an interesting way to convey the vibrant life of the Southwest, which can sometimes appear monochromatic or dully colored to the casual observer. |
J. Everest FonnerThe Millinery Shop |
The subject is classic, and the medium seems to freeze it in time. The contrast in textures between the canvas awning, greenery, and bricks is handled well in order to create interest. The emptiness and lifelessness of the image gives it a sense of pathos as well. . . | |
This is a subtle piece, but one that makes you look closely at the details. The degree of realism is impeccable. I especially like how the texture of the canopy comes alive. | |
Looks nice, lovely work of black and white colors. Very classic painting. Really adorable, won't add a bit to it, looks perfect as it is. | |
good use of light and dark. Needs a plant or something that shows that people frequent the store. |
J. Everest FonnerAscending |
It's a deceptively simple-looking image, but any artist will know how much skill and practice it takes to produce work like this. I love the interaction of all the verticals and diagonals in this composition. The subtle beam of light across the central pillars is a nice touch. | |
Stunning black&white style. Lines and shapes are so nice. Great work! |
Robert DuncanThe Best Time of the Day... |
I'm not sure whether the "best time of day" indicated in the title is early morning or late evening, but either way it makes a compelling scene. The variety of animals present in the image adds a lot of interest. I like that this image combines an active farm scene with a landscape in the background... | |
You've managed to create a nostalgic scene without going overboard on the pathos. The soft light helps place the scene without overwhelming it with dramatism. The color balance is very nice as well; the girl's white dress fits in nicely, making her a part of the scene by connecting her to the livest... |
Serena RosePond of Dreams |
There's so much happening in this image, I wish I could see it in person! I especially wonder if it's large or small, as that would seem to affect the overall impact on the viewer. Really beautiful detail throughout, especially in all the small details, such as the quality of light on the large open... | |
I saw the original of this piece five or six years ago at WALLY FINDLAY GALLERY in Palm Beach, Florida right before they sold it and the web picture does not do it justice. Her technique and control are amazing for a water colorist. This piece is very large and has many small details that you cannot... |
Robert BarrosZebras |
Very stylized! | |
I love this! The zebras' stripes, and the echoing lines of the tall grass, seem to jump out at the viewer. Great choice to have the zebras making eye contact with the viewer. |
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Potato and Turnip Gratin with an Herb Cream
Author Notes: Last winter I received more than a lifetime supply of turnips in my CSA basket. Every time I opened the fridge, I felt like the turnips were mocking me. I mean how many times a week can you eat turnips? In a fit of frustration, I decided to throw a few turnips into my potato and mushroom gratin. Something about the contrast between the strong turnip taste and the potatoes and the mellow cream really worked. Finally, I had a recipe to empty my crisper drawers! I've been tinkering with the recipe every since and this recipe is the most recent version.
- melissav
Serves 6-8
Herb Cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 anchovy fillet
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
- 6 sage leaves
- 2 tablespoons rosemary
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- 1 1 inch thick slice onion
- 3/4 cup cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cups or approx 20 oz. sliced shitake mushrooms (or a mix of wild mushrooms)
- 3-4 turnips, peeled
- 3-4 yukon gold potatoes, washed (I don't peel them but you can if you prefer)
- 1/2 cup gruyere, grated
- 1/2 cup parmesan, grated.
- salt and pepper
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Make the herb cream: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Add the anchovy and stir until it breaks down. Add the remaining ingredients and slowly heat until it just starts to bubble. Turn off the heat and let sit for 15 minutes. Remove the onion slice. I then blend with an immersion blender. Alternately, if you prefer not to blend, you can just mince the herbs and garlic before adding to the pot. Set aside.
- Saute the mushrooms in a TB of butter over medium high heat for 4-5 minutes until cooked. Season with salt and pepper
- Lightly butter a gratin dish.
- Using a mandoline, slice the potatoes and turnips 1/8 inch thick. I do this as I assemble the gratin because it is hard to judge how many potatoes and turnips you will end up needing. It is very dependent on the size of your gratin dish.
- Place a layer of overlapping potatoes on the bottom of the gratin dish. Lightly sprinkle with salt, pepper, and a scant TB of parmesan. Add a layer of turnips and then sprinkle with more salt, pepper and a scant TB of parmesan. Add another layer of potatoes and repeat with the salt, pepper, and parmesan. Add all the mushrooms in one layer. Top with another layer of potatoes, then turnips, then potatoes, sprinkling each layer with the salt, pepper, and parmesan. Press down firmly to compress the layers.
- Top the gratin with the remaining parmesan, if any, and then the gruyere. Take a small paring knife and pierce the grain in a few spots. Then slowly pour in the herb cream, stopping when the cream is just barely to the top layer. You may not need all the cream; again, very dependent on the size of your dish.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden.
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over 3 years ago giuliettanicoletta
I am enamored of this carefully crafted recipe. This was one of the few gratin dishes that actually is as delicious as you hope it will be. It was fun to shop for and fun to make. I was delighted to be able to snip all of the fresh herbs from my own potager.
Melissav's thoughtful details come together to make this dish a standout. The inclusion of the mushrooms (I used shiitake) is inspired, as is the sprinkling of S&P and parmesan on each layer. One caution: I prefer a well-salted dish, but those who are sensitive or want a more mellow dish will want to be judicious here, especially since the cheese is very salty as well. In Step 7, I poured the herb cream first and then topped everything with the cheese, which seemed to be a good decision.
Is there a better aroma than gruyere browning in the oven? Such deliciousness from everyday, affordable ingredients!
over 3 years ago melissav
Thanks for the review and glad you enjoyed it! I agree with being judicious with the salt. I should have noted that in the recipe.
over 3 years ago gingerroot
This is really lovely. My CSA has made me a turnip convert - I get little sweet varieties (Hakurei or Kabu) which I love to roast. I also love the shiitake in here.
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Love this, really love the herb cream. I think the turnips are a delicious addition to your gratin.
over 3 years ago melissav
Thank you! The turnips are nice; they break up the monotony of the potatoes.