1000 Origami Giraffes

I am still waiting on the new computer. It is only a couple of days away. In the meantime I've settled on a summer project. A version of the traditional thousand cranes. According to Japanese legend (sources:  sketchy) folding a thousand origami cranes makes a wish come true. According to post-WWII tradition, it also promotes somehow world peace. A wish realized for me. Peace secured for the planet. What's not to love? But instead of cranes I will fold giraffes. And also some camels. And elephants. And lobsters. And lions. And a spider and crab and antelope and other creatures. The patterns so far are mostly from John Montroll. His book Animal Origami for the Enthusiast is a classic. Maybe the best book out there. Montroll sometimes partners with Robert Lang, whose website is pretty amazing for anyone interested in advanced techniques. I am looking at a couple of other books to expand my repertoire. Here's a glimpse of what I've been up to so far. The image is straight out of the camera, with a new lens, a Pentax M 28mm 3.5 prime manual focus. I just got it this week used off Craigslist. Also I've been experimenting with a more advanced paper technique. Coating lokta and mulberry paper with a solution of methycellulose.The results so far I find are very pleasing. Much more sculptural and nuanced than with regular origami craft paper.