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Drifting Clouds

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  Drifting Clouds between Hong Kong and Guangzhou When I was suspended in that atmospheric corridor between Hong Kong and Guangzhou, I was struck by how the sky felt like a turbulent yet tender expanse. I wanted my watercolour strokes to blend and blur on the paper, mimicking the ever-shifting weather patterns of the region. That is of moisture-laden clouds dissolve effortlessly into brilliant, open patches of blue. For me, this piece is an impressionistic echo of that flight. I was trying to capture that fleeting, weightless moment of looking out into a vast horizon, right when the heavens feel both endlessly deep and close enough to touch. Be Creative and Innovative with Knowledge John Bennett - AKA JJFBbennett , is an independent artist. You can view and subscribe to my work via  Blogger , YouTube , Flicker , Facebook , Instagram and Deviant Art .  Subscribe to JJFBbennett's private FB hub:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18ythpSXPZ/ You can subscribe to m...

Hole in the Wall: REFUGE strip

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Hole in the Wall: REFUGE strip We have the consciousness to make sense of our physical realities. We do not have the physics to make sense of our consciousness. Why do we need to protect ourselves from our own inventions? As we normalise the killing we design safety nets that are thin and ultimately useless.

Hey Charger

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My Favourite Australian Car The Charger Never owned one Never driven one Never been a passenger in one But love 'em Valiant Charger VH The VH Charger was introduced in August 1971. The Charger R/T E49 in June 1972, and Charger E55 340 in October 1972. The lineup in the beginning included the Charger, Charger XL, R/T Charger, and the luxury 770 Charger. Due to the uproar over "Supercar" which were dubbed "bullets on wheels", the VH model also saw the demise of the R/T Charger and their souped up engines. VH Charger R/T E38 Hemi 265 linked to a 3 speed manual with a top speed of 203 km/hr 0-100 km/hr in 6.4 secs Standing 400 m in 15.0 secs VH Charger E49 Hemi 265 linked to a 4 speed manual with a top speed of 216 km/hr 0-100 km/hr in 6.1 secs Standing 400 m in 14.1 secs (Australia's fastest production car) Valiant Charger VJ The Valiant Charger VH was introduced in March, 1973 and included in its line-up t...