Lady and the Unicorn: Sense of Hearing
I purchased this design from Scarlet Quince, purveyor of complex patterns for the compulsive needleworker. “Sense of Hearing” is available in two sizes. This one is the smaller version, measuring 318 x 410 stitches (total: 130,380 stitches), 133 colours. It will

Pim Techamuanvivit’s Fruit Galette
(Note: This is a photo of my apple galette but not from Pim’s recipe. The galette in the video was made from nectarines.) I just realised that the video I posted the other day has a full recipe! So I’ve transcribed it. Of course, you could just buy the book. Or go to the Web site: Chez Pim. S

Israel: A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey
And whitewash….  I took this shot on my way to work. Some local painters chose this ecologically questionable way of disposing of paint.

In the Pink
I did this for a photo list assignment. Hand-held, 18-55mm lens, 14mm extension tube. I’m finally starting to get the knack for holding it straight! I used the aperture hack that I posted.

Setting Aperture with Macro Extension Tubes
I picked up this handy hack from a review of these macro extension tubes. (For some reason, these particular tubes are not available from Amazon.com, only Amazon.co.uk. That’s a pity, because they only cost £6, far less than Kenko and much less than a ma