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Andrew Penry

Posted by Shawn Olson on Dec 31, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011

A note on my friend Andrew Penry.

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Last Minute Villas website launched

Posted by Shawn Olson on May 1, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011

Last Minute Villas owner Stewart Granville commissioned me to remake his site.

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Fun - the Golden Retriever Way

Posted by Shawn Olson on May 2, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
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Photos of my dog Dewey, a golden retriever, romping in the marsh.

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golden retriever photos, pet pictures, dewey, dog

Material Merger

Posted by Shawn Olson on Aug 8, 2012 | Last Updated Jun 2, 2020

A free MAXScript utility to combine mutliple materials and maps into single output materials and maps.

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maxscript, materials, render, composity, free

The loving neighborhood – For Residents Only

Posted by Shawn Olson on Nov 5, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011
For Residents OnlyKeep Out

Communites want to stop teenage crime, but continue to take away legitimate outlets for youthful activities.

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The loving neighborhood – For Residents Only - social problems, urban decay, children and society, sports, athletic outlets

Ambush Bugs

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jul 24, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011
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Photos of Ambush Bugs waiting for prey in the pedals of plants.

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ambush bugs, bug photos, predatory insect

Leopard Frog

Posted by Shawn Olson on Aug 26, 2014 | Last Updated Aug 26, 2014
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Photos of the Leopard Frog in Ohio.

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MisCon 25

My Adventure with Onkel Sven.
Posted by Shawn Olson on Jun 5, 2011 | Last Updated Jun 15, 2017
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I traveled to Missoula, Montana with John Dalmas to participate in MisCon 25. I met several interesting characters including William Warren Jr, James Burk, Jim Glass and others.

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miscon, missoula, montana, sci-fi, scifi, science fiction convention, john dalmas

Hatching Mantids

Posted by Shawn Olson on May 10, 2010 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
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Photos of dozens of baby praying mantises hatching from their egg sack.

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Ambush Bugs

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jul 22, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
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Photos of ambush bugs waiting for prey, posing oddly and eating bees.

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ambush bugs, insects, predator
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