This rare photo was taken in a San Francisco home around 1900. Typical of the decadence to be found in the city at the time, these upper middle-class residents have invited a Chinese opium smoker into their home to prepare pipes for what would have been a dreamy, day-long session. Confirmed opium smokers of the period learned to prepare their own pipes -- a difficult process that required much practice. For more historical photos of opium smokers as well as examples of antique opium accoutrements, visit www.OpiumMuseum.com
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Patina Statue Couple Orange Brick Road
A couple of street performers in Den Haag, Holland dressed in copper patina outfits that stand still as statues for money. This was originally Black and White then I colored it in with Photoshop. If you visit my Flicker you can see the different color versions.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
"Talking Tina" 1
A photo I took of an art project my friend made. Looks like the doll "Talking Tina" from the Twilight Zone.
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