Friday, April 24, 2015

Picture of the Day - 336

Balloons
"Balloons" by Rachelle Fall

If you wish to see more of Rachelle's photography, please visit her Flickr photostream here.

Love Crazed New Yorker on Subway Heroes

"Look at this pic again and tell me these aren't tight pants. Men in NYC don't wear anything that tight, usually, The straight ones anyway. And I *** LOVE *** the color-coordinated sneakers!!! Rainbow???"

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Picture of the Day - 335

A New Day starts
"A New Day starts" by Curfax Zimminy

If you wish to see more of Curfax's photography, please visit his Flickr photostream here.

Visions of Hope - Silent Auction in Benefit of RFL of SL

From a press release
Ziki Questi, Tomais Ashdene, Em Larsson, Hills, Trinity Yazimoto, Boudicca Amat, Pusher, Bijou, Morgan Kincess, Dru G. Eiren-Milneaux and other great photographers and visual artists are joining forces on behalf of Relay For Life of SL (RFL of SL). Some of their original and unique works will be part of Visions of Hope, a silent auction starting on May 3, 2015.

Yes, that's it, an auction with some of the most renowned photograph artists in Second Life - and you can take one of them, or more, home with you (I mean their work, of course).

All the money raised with the activity will go to RFL of SL, which helps gather funds for the American Cancer Society's programs to improve cancer survival, decrease the incidence of cancer and improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their caretakers.

Visions of Hope will be held at Hope Haven Heroes Gallery (SLurl) during the whole month of May. 

DJ Cupric will be responsible for the tunes during the opening party, on May 3rd, at 1 PM SLT, and everyone is invited to join.

The Silent Auction
For the auction, one just has to click on the title boards and make an offer. The minimum bid is just L$ 400 and the amounts can be increased by at least L$ 100 each time. At the end of May, we will learn who acquired what.

So, if you'd like to check the works of some amazing photographers in SL, and maybe acquire some of them and help the efforts of RFL of SL, go visit Hope Haven Heroes Gallery during this May, and join us for the opening party.

Visions of Hope is hosted by Hope Haven Heroes. Hope Haven is where the survivors and caregivers support groups meet. Hope Haven Heroes is the Relay For Life of SL team that represents it (more info on Hope Haven support groups at the gallery).

Summarizing:
Event: Visions of Hope, Hope Haven Heroes' silent auction on behalf of Relay For Life of SL

Date: From May 3rd (official opening) until May 31. Soft opening for the press on May 1st.

Artists already confirmed:
  • Bijou
  • Boudicca Amat
  • Dru G. Eiren-Milneaux
  • Em Larsson
  • Hills
  • Morgan Kincess
  • Pusher
  • Randy Firebrand
  • Ricco Saenz
  • Tomais Ashdene
  • Trinity Yazimoto
  • Ziki Questi
(Others will possibly join the list soon)

Opening party: May 3rd, 1 SLT, with DJ Cupric.

About RFL of SL:
- The first Relay For Life of SL was held in 2005. It was attended by a few hundred avatars and raised about US$ 5,000.
- In 2014, RFL of SL raised US$ 415,000.
- 2015 marks the 10th anniversary of RFL of SL.
- This year the Relay weekend will be held on July 17th and 18th. Other activities, such as the silent auction, will also be organized during the year for raising funds.
- The theme for RFL of SL 2015: The future is now.


About Hope Haven Heroes:
- The RFL of SL team that represents Hope Haven, where the survivors and caregivers support groups meet.

Contacts for further information:
- Randy Firebrand (in world) and Ricco Saenz (in world and via email ricco.saenz@gmail.com).

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Picture of the Day - 334

Shine and be a light to yourself
"Shine and be a light to yourself" by Floriana Tyler-Thor

If you wish to see more of Floriana's photography, please visit her Flickr photostream here.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Picture of the Day - 333

The moustache is a lie
"The moustache is a lie" by Alex Griffin

If you wish to see more of Alex's photography, please visit his Flickr photostream here.