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Yukmijihwang-tang, a traditional herbal formula, has been used for treating disorder, diabetic mellitus and neurosis in China (Liu-wei-di-huang-tang in Chinese), Japan (Lokumijio-to in Japanese) and Korea for many years. In this study, we investigated the effects of Yukmijihwang-tang water extract (YJT) on the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using a rat model of testosterone propionate (TP)-induced BPH.
A total of 30 rats were divided into five groups. One group was used as a control and the other groups received subcutaneous injections of TP for 4 weeks to induce BPH. YJT (200 or 400 mg/kg) was administered daily for 4 weeks to two groups by oral gavage concurrently with the TP. The animals were euthanized, the prostate and body weights were recorded, and tissues were subjected to hormone assays and histomorphology. In addition, we investigated proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) expression in the prostate using immunoblotting.
Animals with BPH showed significantly increased absolute and relative prostate weights, increased dihydrotestosterone levels in the serum or prostate and increased PCNA expression in the prostate; however, YJT-treated animals showed significant reductions compared with the animals with TP-induced BPH. Histomorphology also showed that YJT inhibited TP-induced prostatic hyperplasia.
These findings indicate that YJT effectively inhibited the development of BPH and might be a useful drug clinically.
Keywords:Yukmijihwang-tang; Traditional herbal formula; Benign prostatic hyperplasia; Dihydrotestosterone
Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is a urological disorder caused by the noncancerous enlargement of the prostate as men age. As the prostate enlarges, it can constrict the urethra, inducing various symptoms including a weak urinary stream, incomplete bladder emptying, nocturia, dysuria and bladder outlet obstruction [1,2]. These symptoms associated with BPH are known as lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) [3]. Currently, the two main medications used for treatment of BPH are α1-adrenergic receptor antagonists and 5α-reductase inhibitors [4]. The α1-adrenergic receptor antagonists, including doxazosin, terazosin and tamsulosin, are the initial drugs for treating BPH, and they alleviate LUTS by relaxation of smooth muscle in the prostate and the neck of the bladder [5,6]. On the other hand, the 5α-reductase inhibitors inhibit the development of BPH via a reduction in dihydrotestosterone (DHT) production [7]. In the development of BPH, 5α-reductase catalyzes the conversion of testosterone to DHT, which induces an increase in the DHT level in the prostate. This accelerates hyperplasia of the stromal and epithelial cells of the prostate, resulting in prostatic enlargement [8]. As mentioned above, α1-adrenergic receptor antagonists and 5α-reductase inhibitors are effective in treating men with BPH. However, these drugs are limited because of their side effects, including decreased libido, ejaculatory or erectile dysfunction, and nasal congestion [9,10].
Yukmijihwang-tang (Liu-wei-di-huang-tang in Chinese; Lokumijio-to in Japanese), an oriental herbal formula, has been used for many years in Korea, China and Japan. It is composed of six herbs: Rehmannia glutinosa Cornus officinalis Dioscorea batatas Paeonia suffruticosa Poria cocos Alisma orientale . In particular, Yukmijihwang-tang is one of the most widely used herbal formulas in Korea and China. A Recent report showed that Yukmijihwang-tang was ranked first in consumption in the Korean herbal medicine market [11]. In China, the annual market turnover of Yukmijihwang-tang in herbal medicine is about US$633 million [12]. Traditionally, Yukmijihwang-tang is applied in treating renal disorders, diabetes mellitus, and neurosis [13]. There have been many studies on the pharmacological effects of Yukmijihwang-tang, such as protection against renal ischemia/reperfusion [14], memory enhancement [15], stimulation of spermatogenesis [16], inhibition of bone loss [17], anti-asthmatic effects [18] and antidiabetic effects [13]. Although many researchers have investigated the pharmacological effects of Yukmijihwang-tang, there has been no study on its possible protective effects against BPH.
Therefore, this study investigated the effects of an aqueous extract of Yukmijihwang-tang (YJT) on testosterone-induced BPH in rats by measuring prostate weight changes and the DHT levels in the serum and prostate, by western immunoblotting and histomorphology.
Preparation of Yukmijihwang-tang
The Yukmijihwang-tang formula was prepared in our laboratory from a mixture of chopped crude herbs purchased from Omniherb (Yeongcheon, Korea) and HMAX (Chungbuk, Korea). Before performing the study, identity of each crude herb was confirmed by Professor Je-Hyun Lee at the Oriental College of Dongguk University (Gyeongju, Korea). Yukmijihwang-tang was prepared as described in Table 1 and extracted in distilled water at 100°C for 2 h. The extract was then evaporated to dryness and freeze-dried (yield: 27.0%). An analysis of the chemical contents of YJT was conducted using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system in our previous study [12]. The chemical standards used to identify and quantitate compounds in the YJT included the following: 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde (5-HMF) as a component of Rehmannia glutinosa , loganin of Cornus officinalis , and paeoniflorin and paeonol of Paeonia suffruticosa . The concentration of chemicals in YJT were measured as the following: 5-HMF 3.70 ± 0.11 mg/g, loganin 1.77 ± 0.05 mg/g, paeoniflorin 1.08 ± 0.03 mg/g, and paeonol 1.98 ± 0.02 mg/g.
Table 1. Composition of YJT
Male 12-week-old Wistar rats (n = 30) weighing 250 – 350 g (Central Lab. Animal. Inc., Seoul, Korea) were housed in a room maintained at 18–23°C and at a relative humidity of 40–60% with an alternating 12 /12 h light/dark cycle. They were offered a standard laboratory diet and water ad libitum . All experimental procedures were carried out in accordance with the NIH Guidelines for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and were approved by Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. The animals were cared for in accordance with the dictates of the National Animal Welfare Law of Korea.
Experimental procedures
BPH was induced by subcutaneous injection of testosterone propionate (TP, 3 mg/kg, Tokyo Chemical Ins. Co., Tokyo, Japan) for 4 weeks. After 1 week of acclimatization, the rats were divided into five groups: (A) a normal control group that received phosphate-buffered saline (PBS, p.o.) with corn oil (s.c.); (B) a BPH group that received PBS (p.o.) with TP (s.c.); (C) a positive control group that received finasteride (10 mg/kg, p.o.) with TP (s.c.); and (D and E) YJT groups that received YJT at 200 or 400 mg/kg (p.o.), respectively, with TP (s.c.). Finasteride, a 5α-reductase inhibitor, was used as a positive anti-BPH drug and was purchased from Sigma-Aldrich (St Louis, MO, USA). Its effective dose for treating BPH was determined based on a previous study [19]. All materials were administered to animals once daily for 4 weeks, and body weight was measured weekly. The application volumes were 5 mL/kg for oral administration (PBS, finasteride and YJT) and 3 mL/kg for subcutaneous injection (corn oil and TP) and were calculated in advance based on the most recently recorded body weights of individual animals. After the last treatment, all animals were fasted overnight and euthanized using pentobarbital at 100 mg/kg body weight injected intraperitoneally (Han Lim Pharmaceutical. Co. Ltd., Yongin, Korea). Blood samples were drawn from the caudal vena cava, and the serum was separated by centrifugation. Serum was stored at at −80°C for hormone assays. The prostates were removed immediately and weighed. Relative prostate weight was calculated as the ratio of prostate weight to body weight. The percentage inhibition of the increase in prostate weight induced by YJT was determined according to previous study [20]. The ventral lobe of the prostate was divided in half. One half was fixed using 10% neutral-buffered formalin and embedded in paraffin for histomorphology and the other was stored at −80°C for other analyses.
Preparation of prostate homogenates
Prostatic tissue was homogenized (1/10 w/v) in tissue lysis/extraction reagent containing protease inhibitors (Sigma-Aldrich) using an IKA T10 Basic (IKA Works, Staufen, Germany). Homogenates were centrifuged at 12,000 g for 25 min at 4°C. Protein concentrations in the supernatant fractions were determined using Bradford reagent (Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Hercules, CA, USA).
Measurement of DHT levels in the serum and prostate
Levels of DHT in serum and the prostate were determined using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit according to the manufacturer's instructions (ALPCO Diagnostics, Salem, NH, USA). The absorbance was measured at 450 nm using a microplate ELISA reader (Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.). Values are expressed per mg protein for the prostate and per mL for serum.
Western blotting
Equal aliquots (30 μg) of total lung protein were heated at 100°C for 5 min then loaded onto 12% SDS−PAGE gels, followed by transfer to nitrocellulose membranes at 100 V for 2 h. The membranes were blocked for 1 h with Tris-buffered saline containing 0.05% Tween-20 (TBST) plus 5% skim milk and were incubated with anti-proliferating cell nuclear antigen (anti-PCNA, 1:1000 dilution; Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Santa Cruz, CA, USA) and anti-β-actin (1:1000 dilution; Cell Signaling Technology, Danvers, MA, USA) overnight at 4°C. The membranes were washed three times with TBST and then incubated with a 1:10,000 dilution of horseradish peroxidase-conjugated secondary antibody (Jackson ImmunoResearch, West Grove, PA, USA) for 1 h at room temperature. The membranes were again washed three times with TBST and were then developed using an enhanced chemiluminescence kit (Amersham Biosciences, Little Chalfont, UK). For quantitative anlaysis, band densities were determined using Chemi-Doc (Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.).
Fixed prostate tissue embedded in paraffin wax were cut into 4 μm thick sections and stained with hematoxylin (Sigma-Aldrich MHS-16) and eosin (Sigma-Aldrich HT110-1-32). The sections were mounted and coverslipped using mounting medium (Invitrogen, Carlsbad, CA, USA) and then examined under a microscope (Nikon, Tokyo, Japan). Measurement of prostate epithelial thickness was performed using an image analyzer (Molecular Devices Inc., CA, USA).
Statistical analysis
Data are expressed as the means ± standard deviation (S.D.). Statistical significance was determined using analysis of variance. When tests showed a significant difference among groups, data were analyzed further using a multiple comparison procedure and Dunnett's test. The significance levels were set at P < 0.05 and < 0.01.
Effect of YJT on prostate weights
Rat in the BPH group showed absolute and relative prostate weights that were significantly greater than those of rats in the normal control group, whereas prostate weights in the finasteride-treated group were decreased markedly compared with the BPH group (Table 2). YJT-treated groups also exhibited significant decreases in absolute and relative prostate weights compared with the BPH group. In addition, YJT inhibited the TP-induced increase in prostate weight by 54.48% in the 200 mg/kg YJT group and by 50.79% in the 400 mg/kg YJT group. These results were similar to those for the finasteride-treated group. There were no significant differences in body weight changes among groups.
Table 2. Effects of YJT on body weights and prostate weights
Effects of YJT on DHT levels in serum
The BPH group showed a significant increase in serum DHT level (356.5 ± 33.30 pg/mL, P < 0.01) compared with the normal control group (161.38 ± 32.09 pg/mL; Figure 1). In contrast, the finasteride-treated group showed a significantly reduced serum DHT level (236.6 ± 29.88 pg/mL, P < 0.01) compared with the BPH group. Similarly to finasteride-treated group, the YJT-treated groups showed significant reduction in DHT levels (233.4 ± 52.53 pg/mL in the 200 mg/kg group, P < 0.01; 275.3 ± 40.79 pg/mL in the 400 mg/kg group, P < 0.05) compared with the BPH group.
Figure 1 . Effects of YJT on DHT levels in the serum. NC: corn oil (s.c.) + PBS (p.o), BPH: testosterone (s.c.) + PBS (p.o.), Fin: testosterone (s.c.) + finasteride (10 mg/kg, p.o.), YJT-200, 400: testosterone (s.c.) + YJT (200 or 400 mg/kg, respectively, p.o). ##Significant difference at p < 0.01 compared with the NC group. *,**Significant difference at P < 0.05 and P < 0.01compared with the BPH group, respectively.
Effects of YJT on DHT levels in the prostate
The DHT level in the prostates of the BPH group (547.6 ± 140.84 pg/mg protein, P < 0.01) was markedly higher than in the negative normal controls (Figure 2). However, prostatic DHT level in the finasteride-treated group (315.5 ± 17.98 pg/mg protein, P < 0.01) was significantly lower than in the BPH group. Prostatic DHT levels in the YJT-treated rats were 308.0 ± 42.93 pg/mg protein in the 200 mg/kg group and 343.6 ± 49.57 pg/mL in the 400 mg/kg group, which were significantly less than the level in the BPH group.
Figure 2 . Effects of YJT on the DHT levels in the prostate. NC: corn oil (s.c.) + PBS (p.o), BPH: testosterone (s.c.) + PBS (p.o.), Fin: testosterone (s.c.) + finasteride (10 mg/kg, p.o.), YJT-200, 400: testosterone (s.c.) + YJT (200 or 400 mg/kg, respectively, p.o). ##Significant difference at P < 0.01 compared with the NC group. **Significant difference at P < 0.01 compared with the BPH group.
Effects of YJT on PCNA expression in the prostate
The expression of PCNA protein increased in the BPH group compared with the normal control group and decreased in the finasteride-treated group compared with the BPH group. Expression of PCNA protein was also reduced in the YJT-treated groups compared with the BPH group (Figure 3A , B).
Figure 3 . Effects of YJT on the expression of PCNA protein. (A) Image on the gel, (B) Relative units of PCNA expression (ratio of PCNA to β-actin). NC: corn oil (s.c.) + PBS (p.o), BPH: testosterone (s.c.) + PBS (p.o.), Fin: testosterone (s.c.) + finasteride (10 mg/kg, p.o.), YJT-200, 400: testosterone (s.c.) + YJT (200 or 400 mg/kg, respectively, p.o). #Significant difference at p < 0.05 compared with the NC group. *Significant difference at P < 0.05 compared with the BPH group.
Effects of YJT on prostatic epithelial hyperplasia
The BPH group showed prostatic epithelial hyperplasia (Figure 4A). Finasteride-treated animals showed mild epithelial hyperplasia compared with the BPH animals. YJT-treated animals also showed a reduction in epithelial hyperplasia compared with BPH animals, which was similar to the reduction in finasteride-treated animals. The BPH group showed significantly increased prostatic epithelial thickness compared with the negative control group; however, the YJT-treated groups and the finasteride-treated group showed markedly reduced hyperplasia compared with the BPH group (Figure 4B).
Figure 4 . Effects of YJT on prostatic hyperplasia. (A) Histomorphological changes of prostate, (B) Prostatic epithelial thickness. NC: corn oil (s.c.) + PBS (p.o), BPH: testosterone (s.c.) + PBS (p.o.), Fin: testosterone (s.c.) + finasteride (10 mg/kg, p.o.), YJT-200, 400: testosterone (s.c.) + YJT (200 or 400 mg/kg, respectively, p.o). ##Significant difference at P < 0.01 compared with the NC group. **Significant difference at P < 0.01 compared with the BPH group.
We evaluated the inhibitory effects of YJT on the development of BPH using TP-induced BPH in rats. Animals with BPH induced by TP treatment showed significant increases in absolute and relative prostate weights, increased DHT levels in the serum and prostate and elevated prostatic epithelial hyperplasia with elevated PCNA expression. In contrast, the YJT-treated animals showed significant reductions in absolute and relative prostate weights and in DHT levels in the serum and prostate, and mild prostatic epithelial hyperplasia with decreased PCNA expression.
Rats with BPH showed significantly increased absolute and relative prostate weight compared with the negative control animals; however, YJT-treated animals showed significant reductions in these measures compared with the BPH animals. According to previous studies, increased prostate weight is an important marker indicating the development of BPH [20,21]. BPH involves epithelial and stromal hyperplasia of the prostate, resulting in an increase in the prostate weight. When sufficiently large, the prostate constricts the urethral canal to cause partial or sometimes complete obstruction [2]. For these reason, many studies have tested the inhibitory effects of various substances on the development of BPH by measuring prostate weights [22,23]. In the results from histomorphology of the prostate, the rats with BPH showed epithelial hyperplasia with an increase in epithelial thickness compared with the negative control animals. In contrast, the YJT-treated rats showed mild prostatic epithelial hyperplasia with a reduction in epithelial thickness compared with BPH animals. These results are in agreement with the prostate weight results. In addition, we evaluated PCNA expression in the prostate to test the inhibitory effects of YJT on epithelial cell proliferation in rats with TP-induced BPH. Measuring PCNA is commonly used to evaluate cellular proliferation in benign and malignant proliferating tissues, as the PCNA level is correlated directly with the degree of proliferation [24,25]. Previous studies on BPH demonstrated that PCNA is a meaningful indicator of prostatic proliferation, and that its expression in the prostate is significantly increased in animals with experimentally induced BPH [26,27]. In the present study, YJT significantly decreased PCNA expression in the prostate compared with the BPH group, in parallel with a reduction in the prostatic hyperplasia. Thus, YJT treatment effectively inhibited the prostatic hyperplasia induced by TP.
DHT, a steroid hormone produced from testosterone by the enzyme 5α-reductase, is the primary active metabolite of testosterone [28]. The role of DHT in BPH is well known, as it is the androgen responsible for prostate growth [8,29]. Because DHT has a 10 times higher affinity for the androgen receptor than testosterone, DHT easily binds to androgen receptors, which stimulates the transcription of growth factors that are mitogenic for the epithelial and stromal cells of the prostate [30]. Therefore, DHT is ultimately responsible for prostatic epithelial and stromal cell hyperplasia [31]. As mentioned above, because DHT is formed from testosterone by 5α-reductase, many studies have focused on reducing the DHT level by inhibiting this enzyme. Finasteride, a 5α-reductase inhibitor, is used as an elective drug for treating human BPH [8]. In previous studies, finasteride reduced DHT levels in the serum and prostate, inhibiting prostate enlargement and attenuating the LUTS caused by BPH [32,33]. However, there is limited clinical use of 5α-reductase inhibitors including dutasteride and finasteride, because of their adverse effects [9,10]. In the present study, YJT-treated animals showed significant reductions in DHT levels of the serum and prostate compared with the BPH animals, as did the finasteride-treated rats. These results were consistent with the changes in prostate weights, PCNA expression levels and histomorphology. These findings indicate that YJT suppressed the development of BPH in this animal model, in a manner closely associated with reductions in DHT levels. In addition, YJT has been proved to be safe through toxicity studies [11,12]. In particular, there was no observed adverse effect from YJT at up to 2000 mg/kg in acute and subchronic toxicity studies [12].
In conclusion, YJT significantly reduced prostate weights, prostatic hyperplasia, PCNA expression, and DHT levels in the serum and prostates of experimental rats. These results indicate that YJT effectively inhibits the development of BPH. Combined with the proven safety of YJT, these findings strongly support the feasibility of using YJT therapeutically in treating BPH.
Competing interest
The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
Authors' contributions
ISS, MYL and HKS participated in the design of the study data analyses and manuscript preparation. ISS and HH conducted the assays and analyses. CSS provided YJT samples. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
This research was part of a research project (The Evidence Based Medicine for Herbal Formula) funded by the Basic Herbal Medicine Research Group of the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine.
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We are investigating gold-plated micromachined silicon integrating cavities for arrays of far infrared Transition Edge Sensor bolometers. We present the results of our simulations and show how we used COMSOL Multiphysics® software to optimize the geometry of the integrating cavity. We show that we can achieve a high optical efficiency over a wide frequency range.
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… every time I run into a statement like this: "But all interesting models involve unrealistic simplifications, which is why they must be tested against data."
We can know things a priori, but we can't know how important those things are a priori. A model can tell us how a particular mechanism operates, but it can't tell us how important that mechanism is. Effect size can only be determined by looking at the data.
I'm sure there's something wrong with my brain that can't internalize this fact. I just read Landsburg's Big Questions and this was his major theme. (BTW, I liked the book and here's a review at /.)
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Well, even worse… all of those mechanisms must be compatible with each other, in general equilibrium.
The Frisch elasticity is one. (I mean a single elasticity in all mechanisms, not "=1″).
No, I mean your magnitudes should be consistent *across* models.
A Bayesian would say that our priors are also a form of data. So we should rightfully give a twinkie theory low credibility, since it is not supported by our prior beliefs on what kinds of mechanisms are plausible, and our priors are presumably generated by all the data we've seen in the past (if we're rational, updating, and all that).


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Discussion in 'Fly Fishing Entomology' started by Patrick Gould, Jan 27, 2013.
I came across lots of these guys while cross country skiing along Iron Creek today.
Hi Patrick-
Here is a list of the (26) WA species of Slender Winter Snowflies:
Capniidae Bolshecapnia sasquatchi Sasquatch Snowfly
Capniidae Capnia confusa Widespread Snowfly
Capniidae Capnia elongata Cascades Snowfly
Capniidae Capnia excavata Saddleback Snowfly
Capniidae Capnia gracilaria Slender Snowfly
Capniidae Capnia licina Bent Snowfly
Capniidae Capnia melia Northwest Snowfly
Capniidae Capnia nana Dwarf Snowfly
Capniidae Capnia promota Pacific Snowfly
Capniidae Capnia sextuberculata Six-knobbed Snowfly
Capniidae Capnura elevata Thicklimb Snowfly
Capniidae Capnura venosa Falcate Snowfly
Capniidae Eucapnopsis brevicauda Shorttailed Snowfly
Capniidae Isocapnia abbreviata Shortlimb Snowfly
Capniidae Isocapnia agassizi Agassiz Snowfly
Capniidae Isocapnia grandis Giant Snowfly
Capniidae Isocapnia palousa
Capniidae Isocapnia rickeri
Capniidae Isocapnia spenceri Chilliwack Snowfly
Capniidae Isocapnia vedderensis Vedder Snowfly
Capniidae Mesocapnia autumna Autumn Snowfly
Capniidae Mesocapnia oenone Wine Snowfly
Capniidae Mesocapnia porrecta Stretched Snowfly
Capniidae Mesocapnia projecta Spined Snowfly
Capniidae Paracapnia ensicala Sword Snowfly
Capniidae Utacapnia imbera Scappoose Snowfly
However, determining exactly which one it is would require microscopic examination of male genitalia.
holy crap, I guess Ill have to put more little black stoneflies in my winter box
Thanks Taxon. I guess I should have kept one.
Pat - I was thinking that a very small ant pattern would work well. If a guy timed it right he could get some dry fly action on the upper SF Sno.
Patrick, what length would you estimate the stonefly at? I tied up some little green ones based on what I'd see on streams in your area in the late summer.
They were about 1/4"-5/16".
Them's little!!
size 20 any one?
That's a small stone! The ones I usually see are about a standard #14 shank in length. Of course I only see them steelheading and never see any rises--not to mention it'd be closed for trout anyway.
Taxon When I saw these on the North Fork of the Coeur d' Alene river I did my feeble research and found Nemoura winter stones. I have since then been calling them that. From what I see in your post that is probably wrong?
Do we have nemoura in WA are they more brown than black?
The winter stone imitation that I tie is a size 16 with coarse dubbing picked out (looks leggy) two wraps of #16 black hackle and a white wing laid flat over the body, I use that real thin foam packing/wrapping sheet for the wing. When the fly gets wet the only thing that floats is the wing. It works well.
Hi Jesse-
Excellent question. The Forestflies of family Nemouridae are known as Spring Stoneflies and start emerging starting in March, whereas the Snowflies of family Capniidae are known as Slender Winter Stoneflies and their emergence begins in December. Please see Stonefly Taxonomic Structure. Flyfishers sometimes refer to Nemourids as Mottled Browns. However, some fit that description better than others. Here is a list of the Nemourids found in WA:
Nemouridae Lednia tumana Mist Forestfly
Nemouridae Malenka bifurcata No Common Name
Nemouridae Malenka californica California Forestfly
Nemouridae Malenka cornuta No Common Name
Nemouridae Malenka flexura Twisted Forestfly
Nemouridae Malenka perplexa Coast Forestfly
Nemouridae Malenka tina Tiny Forestfly
Nemouridae Malenka wenatchee
Nemouridae Ostrocerca dimicki Hooked Forestfly
Nemouridae Ostrocerca foersteri Cascades Forestfly
Nemouridae Podmosta decepta Least Forestfly
Nemouridae Podmosta delicatula Delicate Forestfly
Nemouridae Podmosta obscura Brown-veined Forestfly
Nemouridae Prostoia besametsa Banded Forestfly
Nemouridae Soyedina interrupta Broken Forestfly
Nemouridae Soyedina producta Knobbed Forestfly
Nemouridae Visoka cataractae Cataract Forestfly
Nemouridae Zapada cinctipes Common Forestfly
Nemouridae Zapada columbiana Columbian Forestfly
Nemouridae Zapada cordillera Cordilleran Forestfly
Nemouridae Zapada frigida Frigid Forestfly
Nemouridae Zapada haysi Intermountain Forestfly
Nemouridae Zapada oregonensis Oregon Forestfly
Hope this helps.
Thanks Roger. Great information as usual.
Today on the Yakima, a nice hatch near Cle Elum.
Hi Derek,
I believe it to be of genus Zapada. Here are the WA species:
Nemouridae Zapada cinctipes Common Forestfly
Nemouridae Zapada columbiana Columbian Forestfly
Nemouridae Zapada cordillera Cordilleran Forestfly
Nemouridae Zapada frigida Frigid Forestfly
Nemouridae Zapada haysi Intermountain Forestfly
Nemouridae Zapada oregonensis Oregon Forestfly
one thing that i do is when i am gathering insects is put take a few viles with me and when i get home preserve them in everclear. i have a golden stone from when i was 8 that looks like i got it yesterday.
with that i have a few different things from salt water abd fresh water. i have a squid that i landed 2 years ago night fishing (yes i had a license for them), an Isopod, many insects, ect. its a very usefull way of doing it. also the everclear never turns color or damages the sample. its alsmost as if it pickles it lol.
Hi Beachman,
Well, that seems like kind of an expensive preservative, but it obviously works for you. Which do you use, 151 proof or 190 proof?
Ethyl alcohol of what I presume to be about 90% purity is available at Zenith Supplies in Seattle on Roosevelt Way and 63rd at about $7.00/qt. I've used it in the past for for preserving stonefly nymphs and caddis pupae with good results. My former source of small, glass, screw-top vials has gone out of business and if anyone knows of another source I'd like to hear about it.
Hi Preston-
For mail order, BioQuip.
You may get lucky (cheap) if you check at the UW surplus store, but its not a guarantee that they will have them. I think what you are looking for are called scintillation vials. It is only open to the public Tuesday 12-6 pm. If you strike out there I may be able to get you some through my work, how many do you want/need?


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10 January 2011
The splash calendar 2011, touted as the regions first ever limited edition calendar exploring fashion-forward photography, was recently presented to the press and select guests at The One & Only Royal Mirage Hotel.
Shot exclusively by well-known photographer Tejal Patni, the calendar features 12 stunning visuals that scan the months of 2011. Through his lens Tejal explores the fantasies of each season when presented in the colour black, where every element in each of the shots creates a story of its own.
Speaking at the launch, Splash CEO Raza Beig said, "The 2011 Splash Calendar is a clear expression and Tejal Patni is its interpreter. He portrays the 12 models in sheer simplicity and class only through the colour black. The mammoth sets were created in Tejal's studios where simply the lights illuminate scenes."
The 12 photos show different subjects and depict beauty and art in all their grandeur. With his keen eye, Patni has sculpted these photos both in terms of their aesthetic rigour and for the recurring references to the art of fashion. All the shots lend character to the images when represented in sharp chromatic contrast that also gives them certain three-dimensionality through the careful use of light. "We aimed at creating calendars which can satisfy the creative urge of collectors and connoisseurs and become a prized possession in the years to come. Calendars have become collectible items and this is exactly what we aim to achieve with the annual Splash limited edition calendars," added Beig.
To add to the photography, Kirsten Hermans, the renowned stylist from New York was roped in to ensure unique styling along with Sofi Longhurst for hair and make-up. Andrew Del Rosario was responsible for the set designs and the impressive background illustrations were done by Lia Golemba.
"I created a mood board for the entire calendar in terms of where I wanted to head visually and what I wanted to say in each of the shots," said Patni. "We created semi-real but animated backgrounds, lending a touch of surrealism to each page. All background illustrations were done in different layers to create real depth. All through the shoot, each element was cut to perfection and then placed together on set in different layers following which the perfect shot was taken."
Splash will also be producing these calendars for its customers in a smaller format, which will be made available at the company's stores.
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Eleven United Nations Agencies operating in Liberia have committed their willingness to continue their support for the provision of treatment, care for HIV&AIDS prevention in the country.
The UN agencies include, UNAIDS, UNDP, UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank.
The UN agencies' commitment for intervention and support were made at a five-day Retreat held recently in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. The retreat was attended by 40 representatives from the Government of Liberia and civil society organizations. According to the UN agencies, the support to HIV&AIDS prevention, treatment and care will be articulated in a broad three-year strategic framework under the second phase recently concluded by the Government of Liberia and UN partners.
The framework includes additional information on specific support areas and interventions within the document, funding modalities, and a monitoring and evaluation framework.
During the retreat, the participants representing the Liberian government and UN agencies jointly reviewed achievements and lessons learned from the first phase of the Joint UN Program 2010-2012 support to the country on HIV&AIDS prevention.
The weeklong brainstorming enabled participants to identify broad areas that require follow up assistance or additional support to enhance access to HIV prevention, treatment, care, support and gender equality throughout the country.
In remarks, the Country Representative of UN Women Sheelagh Kathy Mangones said, the retreat was timely because it gives them (UN agencies) to identify areas that require intervention in the prevention of HIV&AIDS in Liberia.
"I wish to congratulate you for the hard work that has gone into organizing this retreat, debating issues, reviewing achievements during phase one of this joint initiative, identifying gaps and areas that require further support and for the excellent job of formulating this initial broad framework for further support on the treatment, care and prevention of HIV and AIDS in Liberia," she indicated. Ms. Mangones said HIV&AIDS does not only affect health situation, it also has far reaching economic, psychological and social consequences; as such, it needs to be tackled holistically by all stakeholders.


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On a roll with royal visitors
Posted: November 23, 2012|
THERE was nearly a serious Royall incident shortly after the Queen arrived at caravan makers Bailey of Bristol – but this wasn't one of the Duke of Edinburgh's trademark gaffes.
It came from Paul Royall – the factory worker at the Ashton Vale family firm, who had been given the ominous responsibility of driving the Queen and Prince Philip around the site in one of the company's flagship motorhomes.
The 35-year-old, from Filton, who has worked at Bailey's for 15 years, is more familiar with driving the vehicles than anyone – but in a heart-stopping moment, shortly after the royal couple had stepped on board, he attempted to pull away without engaging the van into gear.
There was a gasp from the assembled crowd of Paul's fellow workers, as the royal motorhome rolled backwards on the slope, stopping within inches of the following van, which housed the visiting party's other dignitaries and the royal security personnel.
"Thankfully it didn't seem quite as dramatic from inside the vehicle as it clearly did to everyone outside," said Paul, who works on the shop floor as a production team leader.
"It was only when I heard the gasp from the crowd that I realised I was rolling backwards with the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh on board. Luckily I think they hardly noticed.
"I drive these vehicles every day of my working life, and I've never failed to engage first gear before. I suppose it was just nerves. It was all a bit embarrassing, but it didn't really take anything away from the honour I felt at having been chosen to drive the royal couple around the plant."
School children from Ashton Vale Primary, Parson Street Primary, and St Anne's Park Primary were also on hand to welcome the Queen, as she arrived at the opening engagement on her first tour of the city in seven years.
The Queen shone out on an otherwise grey, wet and blustery day, wearing a vibrant pink outfit – a Stewart Parvin dress and matching double-breasted coat with gold buttons, and finished off with a ruby, diamond and gold brooch and a matching pink hat by Rachel Trevor Morgan.
After a quick visit to the offices of the family firm, which next year celebrates its 65th anniversary, the royal couple were given an extensive tour of the factory floor.
The Duke of Edinburgh, with trademark wit, soon spotted the heavy gold chains worn by factory worker Stephen Brock.
"He saw my jewellery and said, 'you don't believe in banks do you?'" the 53-year-old laughed.
The Queen was then shown around the plant by Nick Howard, director of the company, while his brother Simon Howard, the marketing manager, led the Duke around the different stages of production.
"He was very interested in the practicalities of the process," Simon said. "He spent a long time looking at the design drawings for the caravans, and asked lots of questions about the materials used. The Queen seemed more interested in talking to people about their experience of working here."
Scott Magges, 26, a production line worker in the cab shop, said: "The Duke was interested in the caravan bed I was building. He asked how comfortable they were, and joked he wouldn't mind laying down on it himself for a nap."
After a short speech from Nick Howard, the Queen unveiled a plaque to commemorate the visit, before getting the chance to step inside one of the company's latest caravans to come off the production line.
But the job of saying goodbye to the royal party fell to the company director's seven-year-old daughter Tamsin Howard, who presented the Queen with a white rose bouquet before her departure.
"It was scary and exciting both at the same time," Tamsin said.
"The Queen asked whether I prefer caravans or motor homes, and I said I like motor homes better."
But Her Majesty left the motor homes behind, in favour of her familiar Bentley as she departed.


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Category: Injury
Released by the Doc
It has has been a long 4 months since my injury in St. Louis. It is so hard being hurt when your an athlete and can not do the simpliest things, like walking. It's like being a caged up animal and all you want to do is tear a hole in your cage to get the heck out!
Injury Update
We stopped by Ryan Villopoto's house in California today to see how things were going for the injured Monster Energy Kawasaki rider. With a broken right tib/fib, RV has been hanging out and letting it heal, which is going to take quite a while.
Ryan Villopoto Injury Update
Irvine, Calif. – Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto is recovering after successful surgery to 'set and stabilize' his broken right leg. He will likely need an additional surgery when the swelling subsides. The unfortunate injury occurred when Villopoto crashed while leading the St. Louis supercross event.


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Ali fights for human rights
Alumna's experience at Roanoke gave her a voice and a purpose
Adiyah Ali '02 works in a job she never imagined she could. Ali's passion is human rights, but until she was a student at Roanoke, she never thought she would actually get a job in her field. The international relations major is a field organizer for Amnesty International's Southern Regional Office in Atlanta.
"The professors at Roanoke are awesome," says Ali. "They prepared me for my work because they gave me a world view."
As a student, Ali got involved early on with the College's Amnesty International chapter, then spent a semester in Washington, D.C., where she says she received a "super" introduction to the field in the organization's busy D.C. office. She also was able to spend time abroad in Kenya, Turkey and Egypt while a student at Roanoke. Those experiences all reinforced her desire to work in human rights.
Since graduating from Roanoke, Ali has worked in both the D.C. and Atlanta offices for Amnesty and earned a master's degree in public policy from Pepperdine University. She calls herself a "liaison" for student and community groups that are engaged in human rights issues and Amnesty International staff, who are working towards ensuring that every person enjoys all human rights. Ali particularly enjoys giving presentations to groups as part of her current position, but inspired by her professors at Roanoke, she also hopes to one day pursue a Ph.D. and teach the human rights framework at the college level.
"Roanoke gave me my voice," Ali says. "Coming from high school to college, I learned that you can have opinions that are different from those of your professors, and it's OK. It's important to have an opinion and be able to defend it. I see it every day. Roanoke gave me that experience."
Ali is grateful for her time in the classroom but is quick to point out that her involvement in the Amnesty International student organization is what put her on the path to where she is today. In addition, she says the relationships she developed at Roanoke have been invaluable. Her best girlfriends are friends from Roanoke, and even though they live all around the country now, they still make it a point to get together at least once a year. Ali credits their alma mater for "setting the foundation for a lifetime of activism by providing a stellar atmosphere, top quality professors and on-going opportunities for leadership and growth."
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Vanessa Hudgens was one of the celebrities in attendance at the ale by Alessandra Ambrosio launch party held on March 13, 2014. The party was held at the Planet Blue Boutique in Beverly Hills, California.
Vanessa sported an adorable YSL purse to the event paired with a leather dress. Are you loving Vanessa's style?
Vanessa also wore the little black dress to a business meeting. See the photos here!


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Heyneke Meyer will be a winner if he gets his mind over matter
The coach, as much as the players, must believe in winning instead of just fearing a loss.
The coach, as much as the players, must believe in winning instead of just fearing a loss.
Meyer makes several changes for match against Italy, but the impressive Reinach and Lambie will combine again.
Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer wants to give his men a chance at playing under pressure.
The national coach will find out whether he has built a team capable of winning a World Cup.
Springbok Sevens' flyers have scored hat-tricks to comfortably guide the team to the Cup quarter-finals. SA will now face hosts Australia.
What the All Blacks will make of the Boks' victory is uncertain, but the SA team is all but decided.
Australia's loss against Argentina has earned them a media lashing, while New Zealand and South Africa prove they're the ones to beat next World Cup.
Springbok flyhalf Patrick Lambie landed a last-minute penalty conversion to hand his side a 27-25 victory over the All Blacks at Ellis Park Stadium.
To buck the unflattering odds, the Boks must stop being spoilers and play to win.
Superstar wing Cornal Hendricks is bringing hope to a Boland community racked by poverty.
Crunching the numbers suggests Meyer's men should dismiss some of their tactics out of hand.
Both Springboks and All Blacks have work to do before the Rugby World Cup in Britain.
The Bok captain deserves a game to remember against the All Blacks to mark his Test century.
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has dropped flyhalf Morné Steyn, opting for newcomer Handré Pollard for the All Blacks Rugby Championship clash.
The team has made six changes to its lineup ahead of the Australia game, where Bryan Habana is set to wear the Springbok jersey for the 100th time.
While some Springboks were skittish in the storm, others managed to stand up and be counted.
The Springboks kept a spirited Argentina at bay to claim a nervous 13-6 victory in a weather-affected Rugby Championship match in Pretoria.
The Boks coach has instituted a subtle overhaul of the team, which should pay off in the World Cup.


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By KATIE LOVETT
As the sun disappeared and the air began to chill Saturday night, Davidson College students gathered behind Vail Commons Dining Hall for a free meal – a locally-sourced barbeque dinner. Dubbed "Power, People, Pork," the meal encouraged diners to think critically about the modern food system.
The home-cooked menu featured ingredients from nearby farms, all bought, prepared, and served by members of The Environmental Action Coalition (EAC) and the Davidson Food Club. These two student organizations cosponsored the event as a continuation of their mission to bring local, sustainable food to Davidson.
More than 500 students made the trek plates and forks in hand – it was BYOPS, Bring Your Own Plate and Silverware. They milled around before moving down the buffet line, piling their plates high with rice and sweet potato salad, cornbread, mixed greens salad, baked apples, and, of course, roast pork. Ingredients for the side dishes were purchased from Anson Mills, Barbee Farms, The Bradford Store, and Healthy Home Market.
The star of the show was the pulled pork, juicy and tender after slow roasting for 12 hours. Wild Turkey Farms, a joint venture shared by Lee and Domisty Menius and their two sons, delivered two whole pigs to Davidson's campus on Friday afternoon. Located 20 miles away in China Grove, Wild Turkey Farms raises Berkshire and Tamworth pigs on pasture along with grass fed Angus beef, grass fed lamb, pasture raised broilers, and free range laying hens. They also feature their namesake, wild turkeys, around Thanksgiving each year.
Sophomore and Nebraska native Sara Nordstrand rolled out of bed well before dawn on Saturday morning to make sure the pig roasting began right on schedule. A member of the Davidson Food Club, Sara is also the main force behind the Davidson College food cart, stationed outside Chambers academic building Tuesdays from 11:05 a.m to 12:05 p.m.
When asked about the experience, she reflected on the process of taking the Wild Turkey Farms pigs from farm to table.
"I had an amazing time spending the day roasting the pig," she said. "I have been a vegetarian for almost a year, but today I had my first bite of a Wild Turkey Farms pig. I challenged myself to be a vegetarian until I had raised, killed, and cooked my own form of protein. Although I didn't kill the pig, I felt a connection with its purpose."
Planning began for the third annual Power, People, Pork the moment Food Club members stepped foot on campus for fall semester.
"It takes a significant amount of planning. We handle everything from set up to cooking," said senior Food Club member Abbey Thibeault.
The event also placed a strong emphasis on education. Food Club and EAC organized a trivia night with questions about food and sustainability during the week leading up to Power, People, Pork. Members also placed "food facts" on dinner tables to educate people about the importance of eating locally.
"The purpose of the event is to bring people together to enjoy a local meal, and to show people where they find local food," Ms. Thibeault said. "If ten to fifteen kids can cook a local meal for 500 people in one night, then anyone can prepare healthy, sustainable meals for themselves."
Added Ms. Nordstrand: "Now I have a greater respect for livestock and I was grateful to participate in the process."
Organizers hope "Power, People, Pork" left the 500 Davidson diners with a similar respect for eating locally.


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Cal State Northridge Men's Soccer defender Joe Franco is in his final year with the program and has been a staple in the Northridge defense as a starting outside back in every match since 2009. As Franco and the Matadors get ready for the team's home opener on Friday, Sept. 14 against the Army Black Knights, Franco took time to talk about the team's preparation as the Big West season approaches.
Franco scored his first goal since 2009 in CSUN's season opener against Portland. In the 4-0 win, the Monrovia, Calif., native received a pass from Carlos Benavides before making a spin move in the box and scoring into the left side of the net. In his career for the Matadors Franco has scored two goals and has added four assists for eight points.


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A Chat with Horace Panter
Thursday, 18th Oct 2012
Horace Panter was studying for a degree in Fine Art when he and some friends formed a little band called The Specials. Several albums, tours and trips around the world later, art is back in the frame for the musician and painter who has used these opportunities as inspiration for his work. We caught up with Horace to chat influences, icons and what's up next.
Fred Perry: Hi Horace, talk us through your most recent work:
Horace Panter: I'm currently working with a screen printer in Birmingham. After having read a book on Warhol, I liked the way he used a process that removes the artist, while at the same time using the process to make the work very personal. Also, I like the idea of fake, so I want to do a fake Warhol. I'm also looking at the idea of mixed media, collage and the like. I've recently met up with a Scottish artist, Colin Brown, who does some cool collages; I saw his work in a gallery in St Andrews and they reminded me of some of my ʻChicago Blues' pieces so I bought one. I'm always referring back to the work of Joseph Cornell because he is an important influence. In terms of painting, I'm doing some faux-religious stuff. I'm fascinated with the symbolism of all those Fra Angelica Giotto, early Renaissance painters- I'm convinced I'll end up painting real icons!
FP: You were studying art when you first formed The Specials - do you think your art and music inspire one another, or are they very separate disciplines?
HP: They are separate disciplines. As a musician (I'm a bass guitarist) I'm dependent on drummers, singers, guitarists, etc., and I'm a very good team player. This is very different to painting, which I view as my ʻsolo career'. Where the two disciplines converge is in the marketing. I've used a music-business model to get the work seen; my wife is my Malcolm McClaren!
FP: Is there any particular music you listen to whilst you work?
HP: When I'm doing my Blues paintings, I listen to Blues! I have difficulty with multi-tasking; I could never do my school homework with the TV on. I generally work in silence – total concentration.
FP: Are there any particular visual artists who have inspired you, or whose style is evident in your work?
HP: I'm like a chameleon…or the Borg! I assimilate a lot of stuff I see: Henri Rousseau, Peter Blake, Wayne Thiebaud, Robert Indiano, Kenneth Noland, Mark Rothko, Ed Rusha, and traditional iconography. I have some cool books on Australian Aborigine Art and I was really impressed with what I saw in Beijing a couple of years ago. I suppose Pop Art is my biggest influence, but I've started looking a lot at American 19th century Realists. I think The Borg is the best description of my influences and tastes!
FP: Several of your paintings feature other noted musicians - do you see art as a means of paying homage to your heroes? Is there a reason behind these pieces?
HP: I love The Blues and I have always wanted to describe the music visually, not just paint a picture of Muddy Waters, but try to describe the music itself. The Blues wasn't tidy, wasn't polite, neat. It was visceral, brash, came from the heart, rather than the head. I've tried to put that over in the work. And yes, absolutely, these paintings are a homage to my favourite Blues practitioners!
In another galaxy altogether, I saw an exhibition of Stanley Spencer's ʻGarden Paintings' that I thought were beautiful, so I painted a picture of a scarecrow in a kitchen garden with him in mind - trying to 'channel his spirit' I suppose. One of my favourite Wayne Thiebaud paintings is of a pair of shoes and I've just gone out and bought myself a new pair of Doc Marten brogues that are currently sitting atop a desk in my painting studio!
FP: Do you have a favourite piece, or a project you are particular proud of?
HP: The ʻFruit Girl' paintings probably, although ʻPunk Rock Girl' and ʻBeijing Street Sweeper' both have something special about them. Of the Blues paintings, ʻHound Dog Taylor' and ʻStevie Ray Vaughan' are my favourites, although ʻBo Diddley' and ʻMuddy Waters' seem to be the most popular. If there is a painting I'm NOT proud of, you don't get to see it!
FP: You've been in several successful musical groups, but your painting is a solitary project. In your mind, what are the pros and cons of creating individually and as part of a group?
HP: As I said earlier, being in a band involves tight team work and working for the benefit of the group as a whole. Painting, as you remark, is a solitary occupation ... all the decisions, successes and failures, are my own! I enjoy my own company so I have no problem with immersing myself for hours on end in the process of realising an idea on paper. The studio is probably my favourite place. Having said that, I can't deny that being on a stage playing bass guitar is close to heavenly!
FP: Finally, what's coming up next for you - more music, or more art?
HP: The Specials are about to announce plans for 2013, which I'm really looking forward to. Regarding the art, 2012 has been a very positive year and has put me in a good position for 2013. My work is represented by several galleries in the UK and even one in Singapore: White Room Art, Leamington Spa and Bath; Number Nine Gallery, Birmingham; Contemporary Six, Manchester; Metropolis Art, Bournemouth; 1 Love Art, Bristol; The Artists Gallery, Aberdeen; Icon Gallery, Singapore. So, in answer to your question...both!
To see more of Horace's artwork and for information on past and future exhibitions, visit his official website.
When You Hear the Music, Trouble Disappear
Thursday, 19th Jul 2012
Justin Thomas has spent the last 35 years working as a music photographer, documenting some of the industry's finest and most influential artists through his intimate behind the scenes portraits and captured moments of on-stage theatrics. This Friday sees the opening of When You Hear the Music, Trouble Disappear, an exclusive solo exhibition held at West London's Graffik Gallery that highlights some of the photographer's most iconic images. We caught up with Justin ahead of the show's opening to talk about his methods, most memorable images and the shots that got away...
What draws you to photographing musicians?
I'm drawn to bands who move. I'm looking for that moment when Bob Marley flicks his head back and all his locks flail out like tendrils, when the stooping KEEF brings down his arm or Wilko Johnson does the splits in mid-air with his Strat pointing straight out like a machine gun.
Bob Marley at the Crystal Palace Bowl, June 7th, 1980
It's a challenge, and when all the elements that make a good photo come together at the same time, composition, exposure and capturing THE moment, it's extremely satisfying, especially if you have captured it exclusively - a unique image, yours. There's a lot of luck involved in 'live' photography, 9 times out of ten you'll misfire, but digital cameras give you the freedom to shoot at will, which was a luxury I never had when I was starting out - I didn't even have a motordrive. I think that enhanced my sense of anticipation. Photographing musicians, is, like most other forms of photography, about pushing your finger down a fraction of a second before you think 'it' is going to happen. It's about anticipation...if you've seen the picture already, you've missed it.
Is there one shot that has particular meaning to you, or you would describe as your best work?
I particularly like the Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross frame. I had been very moved when Stevie came back for the 2nd part of his 3 hour Wembley show after the interval.
He was led to the lip of the stage, and then left on his own. He was using his feet to balance, half on, half off the stage, while he rocked his body to the sound of his harmonica. There were moments when he was so involved in his music that his upper body was almost parallel to the stage, so much so that I thought he might fall on my head. It was very endearing watching him, knowing that he might fall 12 feet down. He looked very vulnerable in his ecstasy.
Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye & Stevie Wonder at Wembley Stadium, 7th September 1980
On the final encore he brought on Marvin and Diana, and it brought tears of joy to my eyes. Motown, was, without a shadow of a doubt, the greatest label of all time-joy unlimited, and here were the Kings and Queen. The only thing that might have topped it would've been if Aretha had popped up on harmonies. I love the composition and Marvin in the middle, pin sharp; smiling sweetly...can I get a witness?!
Has there ever been a moment where you've missed what could have been an iconic shot?
It was about 1978 and I'd been in North London to shoot George Thorogood and the Destroyers and they'd put on such a blinding show that I used up all my film.
It was a bad mistake.
Me and my mate decided to go down the Music Machine to catch the end of Link Wray and Robert Gordon's set - two fabulous gigs in one night! At the end, my mate went backstage to shake their hands, but took ages. I went to see what was keeping him and the first person I bumped into was Sid Vicious. I couldn't believe I had no film left, at which point my mate elbows me in the ribs and goes, 'It gets worse, look who's just walked in behind you' – and when I turned around there was Bob Dylan himself! The king of punk and America's greatest singer-songwriter together in this tiny little room in Camden Town – can you imagine how many copies of that shot I could've sold? One good thing did come out of it though, and that was noticing just how small Dylan actually is. I mean, this bloke is a hero of mine, always has been, but he's just a little fella. That moment really helped me with my approach to the job after that because I realised that no matter how big the stars look on screen or on stage, they're just flesh and blood...'just like everybody else'
The Jam at Towhouse Studio, Shepherds Bush, 1979
What's the most difficult factor when photographing live music?
There are loads of difficult factors involved in shooting live photography - having flagons of piss thrown at you by bored audience members at heavy metal concerts like Castle Donnington spring to mind. I was the house photographer at Brixton Academy for 10 years, and it would not be uncommon to have a full pint of beer come flying over into the photo pit and exploding all over your camera; at other times it might be somebody's foot kicking into your head on the way back into the mosh pit.
When I started out doing punk bands, I'd run my hand through my hair on leaving the venue and it would be coated in spit.
The Specials at The Hope & Anchor, Islington, 1979
Is there one musician you haven't shot, who you'd like to?
There are many artists I wished I'd photographed, but THE one, was the greatest performer and guitarist of all time, Jimi Hendrix. I wanted to go to The Isle of Wight festival when I was 14, but my mum wouldn't let me. No-one has or ever will come near. I went to see Jeff Buckley as a punter once at The Astoria and was completely blown away by the way he turned the place into a church...a very spiritual occasion...but in a way I'm glad I didn't take pictures 'cos I appreciated his performance so much more. When you are taking photos you don't notice the performance so much 'cos you are concentrating on getting 'THE' shot.
'When You Hear the Music,Trouble Disappear' is open 20th July - 18th August 2012 at Graffik Gallery, 284 Portobello Road, London, W10 5TE
All images courtesy of Justin Thomas/Graffik Gallery.
The Best of British Music
Tuesday, 21st Feb 2012
We were excited to hear that Blur have been confirmed as headliners of the Olympic Closing celebrations at Hyde Park, supported by Fred Perry extended family The Specials and the recently reformed New Order.
The concert will take place on Sunday 12th of August, celebrating the best of British music as the 2012 Olympic Games draw to a close. Tickets have just become available HERE