Dan Leppert's photos with the keyword: RAW

I have been away from Ipernity for quite a while now. I started a new job in January and that has taken most all of my focus and attention. I have missed participating here and I am glad to have a small opportunity to post again. These rings were hand made by my wife out of Argentium Silver wire and hammered into the shape they are while giving them the texture you can see on the surface.

It sure feels like spring, but this sky almost reminded me of fall. p2s6

These copper beads will be incorporated into a piece of handmade jewelry woven with copper wire. p12s17

I enjoy the moments I have to sit quietly and journal, especially when I get to use my favorite fountain pen. Life has dealt my wife and I some hard blows over the past few months leaving me distracted and preoccupied with solving the puzzle of life. Don’t get too excited, I have not solved that puzzle yet. One thing that I have found helpful is journaling. So, here I find myself sitting in the coffee shop doing just that as the warmth of the golden sunlight warms me on this slightly cool evening. Even though I have not been as active with photography as I would like I remembered to grab my camera before coming to the coffee shop. With the golden hue of the light on my pen sitting on my leather journal, I felt inspired and thankful I remembered the camera. These little times of rest and reflection remind me of how blessed I really am. p5s25 p2s15

This is a micro photograph of a necklace my wife made using a tutorial. It consists of copper wire of different guages woven together. The pendant is still raw copper and has not been oxidized yet. p16s12

This water dome was created by a rain drop hitting the puddle. The Sunday Challange: The definition of ephemeral is lasting for a very short time.

This is a piece designed and created by my wife using a Lampwork Ocean Bead by Molly Cooley and copper wire.

This bracelet was fashioned out of raw copper wire by my wife and then treated with a liver of sulfur mix to oxidize it. It is from the Little Bit Wicked tutorial by Nicole Hanna. This photo was created by using Adobe Photoshop's photo stacking feature. p11s27

Also known as hydrogen oxide. As an alkali: hydrogen hydroxide. As an acid: hydric acid, hydroxic acid, hydroxyl acid, and hydroxilic acid. - Wikipedia p5s20

I always enjoy getting photos of the sunlight shining through greenery. Here I was able to capture a little of the sunlight shining directly throught the leaves and some reflecting off of the leaves.

I am really not sure exactly what type of iris this is other than it is a type of bearded iris. However, I couldn't help but notice how symmetrical this particular flower was.

This eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) is saying "Please don't see me ... please don't see me ... please don't see me!" p6s5

This is a very short timelapse of the storms that rolled in this evening (05/11/2016). The straight line winds that came through were quite alarming but it passed over us with little to no damage. It was impressive how the trees withstood the force of the wind. p1s5 p1s4

This is a closer view of a Butterweed plant on the edge of a farmer's field. p10s9

Butterweed will take over any tilled ground that is allowed to lie fallow for an extended amount of time.

( To see the entire pendant please see insert. ) This is a macro photograph of the "Be Mine" Heart Pendant created by my wife following the tutorial by Nicole Hanna. pg9

This is a macro photograph of the "Be Mine" Heart Pendant created by my wife following the tutorial by Nicole Hanna.