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Welcome to photographer Gary Mage's blog. A blog dedicated to Nature's beauty. Photos of fairies are frequently added Please comment.

About Fairies

Observation of fairies has permitted to establish some facts about them... ... ... ... Fairies are about 5 to 8 inches tall...They are very very light...They have four wings...They are insensitive to temperature variations... They eat organic food... They are immunized against vegetal poisons...They are invisible to people without imagination, humour, open mind and sensibility... Fairies sometimes reveal themselves to poets, artists, nature lovers, dreamers or people with a gentle heart...Fairies have some magic powers...They can read your thoughts if they are in contact with you... The males are rare and even more difficult to observe.

Fairytale

Once upon a time there was an old photographer. He was at the end of a long career and had taken pictures of many things. What he liked the most was the ability to "freeze the beauty". «Photography», he would say, « has the amazing power to stop time. Each photo shows a moment and what it shows will never change. This is, of course, not the case of (what has had its picture taken) (the subject). In real life, a flower fades, people age and wrinkle, even objects decay and wear away.. But in a photo they stay forever as they are, when I click the shutter button. » Everyone has his or her own idea about beauty, but the old photographer was most taken by Nature. Landscapes, sunsets, animals, plants, people... With each photo he took he savoured the feeling of capturing a piece of existence that could be seen as long as the picture existed, be it a paper copy or in digital format. So, whenever he could, and when the light was just right, our man would wander through the forests, gardens, fields and prairies to look for beautiful things. « Nature gives so much, " he added with a smile, "people sometimes forget a close look at a single daisy can be as spectacular as a bed of roses ». He could sometimes be seen on his knees at the side of a road, trying to find the best angle to offer a red poppy immortality. Some people would laugh at him, but he didn't care. If he could share the captured beauty with those he showed his photos to, he was very happy. " Sharing a moment of beauty is like sharing a drop of happiness" he concluded. By taking close-ups of things most of us look at from a distance, he became a first-rate observer. One day he was walking along some forgotten path, when he came to a stop in front of a large spider web obstructing the way. He could tear it with the back of his hand, but decided not to, fascinated by the unusual size and weave of the web. He would feel bad destroying the work of the garden spider, which he could just see hiding under a nearby leaf. He stood admiring the animal's patience. This was a piece of art, nearing one meter in diameter and sunbeams were playing on the strands of the web. The old photographer thought he could make a wonderful picture if the garden spider agreed. He was thinking: " The females are the biggest and this one must be huge". He was getting his camera ready when the web was suddenly shaken. It was as if a large insect has just been caught. The spider rushed out of its shelter! It was the biggest garden spider he ever saw. But as the most amazing thing was that as the strands on the other side of the web went on shaking and twisting... There was no prey to be seen! The photographer was so stunned he forgot about the picture. Eyes wide open, he tried to see what the cause of the turmoil was. What had attracted the spiders attention? It seemed to be hesitating. Maybe this was its first time dealing with such a tall catch. Little by little, the strands of the web allowed a shape of the catch to be guessed at. The photographer could not believe his eyes! It was a human form!with dragonfly-like wings! The creature was badly entangled and struggled to be free. The garden spider had apparently made up its mind and moved forward to attack. Without thinking too much the old man reached for the invisible creature and tried gently to untie the captive. He felt little hands gripping his fingers. The separation shocked the web, so the frightened spider slid and dropped near the photographer shoe. At that moment he could have crushed it, but he didn't like to kill spiders or any other life form without absolute necessity. Regrets for the damage caused to the beautiful web went through his mind. In any event, he was now looking in bewilderment at his open hand... where a lovely naked girl, fifteen centimetres high, with two pairs of translucent wings, was becoming apparent! The photographer had just rescued a Fairy!.......... « Hello » she said « I allow you to see me, because I owe you my life and you have shown respect for nature. You rescued me, but you also spared the spider. Your fellowmen are usually quick to kill. Thank you from both of us.».......... « What? Why? Who are you? » stuttered the old photographer.......... « I'm a fairy. Have you never heard of us? ».......... « Er...Yes, but I wouldn't have guessed you could be like that. ».......... « You've seen too many cartoons! We don't flutter about princesses cradles. We help the Nature Goddess. We give colours to flowers, sugar to fruits... and we entertain insects, among other things. ».......... « A lot of work! », agreed the photographer.......... « Indeed. But we do have powers that you call « magic ». For instance: to thank you rescuing me, I now present you with the gift of being able to see us, me and my sisters. ».......... « Oh! You have sisters? Are there many of your kind? ».......... « Countless, but we prefer to remain invisible to humans. Too many of them cannot accept nudity as something that is natural and harmless. ».......... «Yes, it is a pity. You are very beautiful. ».......... « Well, we do allow some poets and nature lovers to see us, but you are the first photographer. I hope you're pleased? ».......... « Well... Er...».......... «What !? Why aren't you more excited? I can read in your mind and I know that beauty mesmerises you... ».......... « Yes, of course... and I like to share it... I appreciate that I can see you now, but... what about my camera? ».......... « Well... You definitely are a generous guy. You didn't think for a moment of enjoying your new privilege alone, did you? So I'm willing to do a little bit more. Do you use filters with your zoom lens? »......... « I wouldn't have thought a fairy would know something about photographic equipment! But, yes, I use a neutral one to protect the lens ».......... « We know many things, said the fairy. Allow me to touch it ».......... The old man put the little fairy down on a nearby branch and unscrewed the filter from the lens. As she touched it, there were some sparks as she said: « So be it. From now on by using this magic filter you will be able to capture us in your photos. » .......... « Wow! Thank you so much. This is wonderful... But you do realise now that I am able to show evidence that you actually exist? Are you sure you don?t you mind? ».......... « Evidence !? replied the fairy, What do you think? As you'll be the only one to show those pictures... No one will ever believe you! »

Want my picture?

Photos on this blog are slightly reframed. Professional prints on photo paper will allow you to see the whole picture and have a closer look on details. They are suitable for framing. Size goes from A4 to 70x50cm. As they are published in small quantity they will make a rare and impressive decoration. For more information, larger choice and price list please send a mail to gary.mage@gmail.com

Wanna be a fairy ?

Fancy modelling? Get wings and fly? Of course it will be easier if you live not to far from Gary's place. But who knows? If you think you're as good looking as those gracing this blog, please send a mail with your photo to gary.mage@gmail.com.

Pals

Gary Mage is a member of the Riva Bella photo-club. The club's site ( http://www.photoclubrivabella ) offers galleries of beautiful photos by talented photographers. Please have a look.

Fairy World

We are listed in Fairies World

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29.01.2012

Strange name

It's one of our games

Guessing flowers' names

fairy,fée,ledenbergia seguierioides

Nous aimons jouer

Aux noms de fleurs à deviner

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27.01.2012

Red

When there is no snow all over

In nature, red gives colour to winter

fairy,fée,cotoneaster

Quand la neige n'a pas tout recouvert

Dans la nature, le rouge donne de la couleur à l'hiver

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25.01.2012

Snow

Beware, sister fairy

Leaves might be slipery

fairies,fées,snowy tree, arbre enneigé

Attention, soeur fée

Sur les feuilles, ça peut glisser

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23.01.2012

Twilight

Sometimes, it happens during twilight

A fairy dances amid the last drops of light

fairy,fée,nymphea gigantea

Il arrive parfois que durant certains crépuscules

Parmi les dernières gouttes de lumière une fée ondule

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21.01.2012

Crescent

The moon cycle is near its end

If the sky is clear we see the last crescent

fairy,fée,night,nuit,moon,lune

Le cycle lunaire se terminant

Par ciel clair on voit le dernier croissant

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19.01.2012

Red bananas

Those fruits are rather small

Thank goodness, their leaves are tall

fairy,fée,red bananas,bananes rouges

Ces fruits ne sont pas fort grands

Leurs feuilles bien, heureusement

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17.01.2012

Orchid

Orchid

Splendid

fairy,fée,yellow orchid,orchidée jaune

Orchidée

Beauté

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15.01.2012

Rare snow

Until now, this january

Was only in altitude sometimes snowy

fairy,fée,rowan,sorbier,snow,neige

Jusqu'à présent, ce mois de janvier

N'a été qu'en altitude parfois enneigé

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13.01.2012

Waterfall

Loud is the nature call

By the sound of a waterfall

fairy,fée,waterfall,chute d'eau

L'appel de la nature s'entend bien haut

Au son d'une chute d'eau

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11.01.2012

Red and white

In nature, white and red

Sometimes perfectly wed

fairy,fée,cassia javanica,casse de Java,fancy Anny,flamboyant

Dans la nature, rouge et blanc

Parfois, se marient parfaitement

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09.01.2012

Tails

They call this flower "cat's tail". It's funny

Anyway...Me? A tail? I don't have any

fairy,fée,red hot cat's tail,acalypha hispida,queue de chat rouge

C'est drôle...On appelle cette fleur "queue de chat"

En tous cas, moi, de queue, je n'en ai pas

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07.01.2012

Muddle

I'd better look and be cautious

This muddle might be dangerous

fairy,fée,cotoneaster,snow,neige

Mieux vaut être prudente et ouvrir les yeux

Ce fouillis pourrait être dangereux

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05.01.2012

Bougainvillea

One side of the world is freezing

On the other flowers are blooming

fairy,fée,bougainvillea, bougainvillier

Il gèle d'un côté du monde

De l'autre les fleurs abondent

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03.01.2012

First flight

Happening as soon as the sky is clear

It's the first flight of the year

fairy,fée,branches,snow,neige

Dès qu'une éclaircie est annoncée

C'est le premier vol de l'année

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01.01.2012

2012

For 2012 what do we need?

Why not a year that will be very sweet?

Fairies,fées,miscellaneous flowers,fleurs diverses

Qu'avons-nous besoin pour 2012?

Pourquoi pas une année très douce?

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30.12.2011

Fir cone

Think about it: this year is almost over

But from now on days are getting longer

fairy,fée,fir cone,pomme de pin

Cette année est presque finie, mais quand on y songe

C'est dès maintenant que les jours s'allongent

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28.12.2011

Patience

How patient is winter jasmine

It waits december to shine

fairy,fée,winter jasmine, jasmin d'hiver

Le jasmin d'hiver sait patienter

Et attendre décembre pour briller

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26.12.2011

Strelitzia

This tropical flower looks so nice

Sometimes they call it "bird-of-paradise"

fairy,fée,strelitzia

Cette fleur tropicale a un aspect si joli

Qu'on l'appelle parfois "oiseau de paradis"

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24.12.2011

Christmas

Up there shines the Christmas star

Symbol of hope from afar

fairies,fées, stars,étoiles,snow,neige

Là-haut brille l'étoile de Noël

Symbole d'espoir dans le ciel

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22.12.2011

Wild poinsettia

There is another poinsettia

The euphorbia pulcherrima

fairy,fée,wild poinsettia,faux poinsettia

Le vrai poinsettia est une plante tout aussi belle

En français, on l'appelle souvent "étoile de Noël"

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20.12.2011

Cocoa

This fruit is adequate

To make chocolate

fairy,fée,cocoa,cacao

C'est le fruit adéquat

Pour faire le chocolat

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18.12.2011

First snow

Gently fell the first snow

Let's be careful now

fairies,fées,rowan,sorbier,snow,neige

La première neige est tombée gentiment

Soyons prudentes maintenant

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16.12.2011

Winter flight

Gliding in the light

For a quiet winter flight

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Glissade dans la lumière

Pour un calme vol d'hiver

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14.12.2011

Hidden snail

This fearful snail has found relief

Hidden in a folded leaf

fairy,fée,snail,escargot,cotoneaster

Cet escargot froussard est soulagé

Parce que dans une feuille pliée il s'est caché

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12.12.2011

Holly

Beware of holly

Ends are prickly

fairy,fée,holly,houx

Méfiez-vous du houx

Ca pique aux bouts

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10.12.2011

Nostalgia

 

When we shiver in december

It's summer we like to remember

fairy,fée,meadow brown,myrtil,begonia tuberhybrida

Quand décembre nous fait frémir

C'est de l'été que nous aimons nous souvenir

 

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08.12.2011

Squirrel

For branches and leaves jumping

There is nothing like squirrel riding

fairy,fée,red squirrel, écureuil roux

Pour sauter de branches en feuilles

Rien ne vaut chevaucher un écureuil

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06.12.2011

Sunny leaves

Look at those wonderful leaves

They are sunbeams thieves

fairy,fée,yellow leaves,feuilles jaunes

Ces feuilles sont des merveilles

Qui chipent les rayons du soleil

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04.12.2011

Blue sky

Too much sun in december

Too much rain in summer

fairy,fée,gynerium argentum,pampas grass,herbe de la pampa

Décembre trop beau

Eté dans l'eau

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02.12.2011

Mimosa

Looking cuter mimosa could

But who cares as it smells so good

fairy,fée,mimosa

L'aspect du mimosa pourrait être plus mignon

Mais qu'importe, puisqu'il sent si bon

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