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A woman prays in front statues depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at The Minor Basilica of the Holy Child, commonly known as the Santo Niño Basilica.
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Pictured left to right are Gortok, a Phantom Guard, Mia, Empress Xyndera, a Phantom Guard and Heir Aybel.
Here, Xyndera is pictured with the reforged sword of the Gazuman King Zurgoth. It was broken in his legendary duel with the Captain of the Vieran King's Guard during the war for Attenor in 50AV. The shards were retrieved by Cassandrian physicians and brought back to the library. Now, the sword is carried as a symbol of the intelligence of the most learned scholar in Cassandria. It was Xyndera's fathers before her. Aybel is pictured wearing the Eagle's Helm. This helmet was once worn by the last pure white-haired pure Vieroccan High Chief over 500 years ago. Since then, it sat above Attenor's throne, waiting for the next worthy Vieroccan to wear it.
Gortok is an Orc that was very young when he was kidnapped from the Plains of Bones by the Phantom Guards in 710AV. This was done on the orders of Xyndera's father. He sought to study the orc, to raise him as a human so he could fully understand the limits of their race's civility and intelligence. When Xyndera's father died in 720AV, she took over the study. Gortok is incredibly loyal to Xyndera, seeing her as his sister, but there are very few people that trust him. Several times, the Empress has had to stop executions of her orc friend. In recent years, since Oberajhi has had his sights on Esterdame, he has become more interested in Gortok. He knows the importance of the orcs on the peninsula and that the Attonights can't hope to fight the men, Vieran and Orcs all together. Oberajhi has proposed inserting Gortok back into Orc society so that he can convince the Orcs to attack Vierathan in full force from the north, while the Attonights attack from the south. Xyndera is not keen on this plan because regardless of Gortok's immense strength and size, she believes he would not be able to function in an orc camp, as he's been raised by humans.
Mia is a mountain lion from the mountains south of the Bloody March. She was collected as a cub and gifted to Oberajhi by the scholars of Cassandria as part of the wedding ceremony, because his love of cats is well known. Oberajhi trained the cat to guard his wife whenever he isn't around.
The Phantom Order was established at the same time as the library of Cassandria. The order began as a group of scholars whose mission was to go out into the world and collect knowledge of any kind. As the knowledge began to amass, the order transitioned into being a group of warriors whose mission was to defend the knowledge within the library. The Phantoms are traditionally the children of older Phantom Guards and female scholars and scribes who live in the library and have sworn off marriage. They wear white face paint to distinguish themselves and they are highly respected fighters. It is partly due to their commitment that the Island of Cassandria has never been successfully invaded. When a scholar of great prominence, like Xyndera, leaves the library, the Phantom Guard are responsible for protecting them, and more importantly, the knowledge that they hold in their minds.
Bombardier TRAXX 185 537 operated by TX Logistic lead a Walter KLV through Rekawinkel (Lower Austria) station towards Vienna.
From here it goes downhill the ramp of the "Rekawinkler mountain" with ~ 1% slope.
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Minx and Razor of the Sideshow Freaks
Photographed and PSed to hell by me. Yay!
Models: Razor Rasa & Minx Littleboots
Photographed and edited by: Harl (harleyquinade)
بِسْمِ اللّهِ الرَّحْمـَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
And indeed We created man (Adam) out of an extract of clay (water and earth).
Thereafter We made him (the offspring of Adam) as a Nutfah (mixed drops of the male and female sexual discharge) (and lodged it) in a safe lodging (womb of the woman).
Then We made the Nutfah into a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood), then We made the clot into a little lump of flesh, then We made out of that little lump of flesh bones, then We clothed the bones with flesh, and then We brought it forth as another creation. So blessed be Allâh, the Best of creators.
Surah Al-Muminun-12,13,14
An abandoned McDonalds cup is left at the foot of the busy slope leading to what used to be the Pallasades Shopping Centre located above Birmingham New Street station.
Never the most appealing of malls you barely encountered daylight from the moment you entered to the moment you left. In the last few years it has been significantly redeveloped into a much brighter, airy and open environment and was reopened in September 2015 under the name "Grand Central". As well as John Lewis, you'll find some decent snack places, including a sushi spot if that sort of thing takes your fancy.
Nikon F70 - Kodak T400CN
March 1998
Swallows fly in random and dynamic path, like a bullet but randomly changing direction. It's hard to get them in the frame, and if did, then an instant auto-focus is a must to capture a clear image on its maneuver in air. Photographing fast moving bird not only is an excitement in art but also an opportunity to relook into science (aerodynamic). I guess that’s one of the reward in birding. Hope you like this one. As always, thank you for the comment and/or faves.
Another shared business space in the Fair Oaks area of Redwood City, CA. Superheadz Ultra Wide and Slim. Fuji 400 print film.
and cool lighting at the OUS/OHSU Collaborative Life Sciences Building, Portland, OR One of the fun to photograph locals on this coming Friday's PDXNightowls photo walk. NB26352
One of the many unlicensed vendors engaged in a constant cat and mouse game with police, Puerta del Sol, Madrid.
This is NIGHT AND DAY
Hope you like this lovely dark image :-)
it is the daymark at Dartmouth in devon which was originally built as a navigation mark for ships
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A bison and calf feeding taken in Yellowstone on a very cold AM in May. It was just starting to rain and this bison was pretty relaxed despite the more intimidating appearance. D500 200-500 1/800 ISO 8,000 f/6.3.
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St Peter's Square, Manchester
Sitting between the Town Hall and the Central Library is the Town Hall Extension designed by E. Vincent Harris and completed in 1934, not that this is relevant to this piece. I've probably been going into the city centre for the best part of 40 years and have lost count of the number of times I've wandered down these corridors and arches. It's only since taking a keener interest in photography I've bothered to look at them in a different light.
Now many of my fellow Manc togs will have done the same and snapped these countless times but I've always waited for the right moment which never seemed to materialise so I've decided to bite the bullet, throw caution to the wind and post something. We've had the Second City Crossing hindering access, fencing blocking out any light and my own personal strop... JCB's parked for months right in the line of vision. But that's not the real reason why I've given up on my ideal shot... I'm sure plenty of you will know why!
L'expo de cette série qui avait lieu ce weekend est terminée et je remercie tous ceux qui sont passés.
J'ai fait de belles rencontres et je vais pouvoir maintenant souffler pour essayer de vous poster un peu plus de nouveautés. :)
Model: Tiffany Vigne-Massot.
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Here's another image from the shooting with Tiffany for my 'Dust and Dance' series.
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Une nouvelle image de la séance avec Tiffany pour ma série "Dust and Dance".
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Strobist:
Cactus V6s as triggers.
- 1 Cactus RF60 + 2 LP160 @ 1/16th in 50' Apollo JS softbox on the right.
- 1 LP160 @ 1/4th, in 28inches apollo softbox with grid on the left.
Canon EOS 5DmkII with EF 50mm f/1.4 @ 1/200th sec; f/4; iso50.
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I'm often very difficult to see
I like to sit and watch quietly
sometimes maybe up in a tree
often somewhere special . . .
waiting my moment consciously
when I look around here and there
cameras I see from afar and near
don't think I don't notice . . .
for indeed I do
watch your back, sides and front
I'm still active
I might just surprise you !
my legs are crossed my paws too
expression intent
yes I'm watching you
don't be fooled by my elegance too
I'm a quick mover
watch out all of you !
From Bev
sorry my friends I have nearly no time for photos at the moment... thank you for all your visits and kind comments!!!
A Snow Monkey chilling in an Onsen. Yudanaka, Japan.
Prints of this little guy are available from: society6.com/cjrush/Andreflax#1=45
Well, I made it back safe and sound. Was a fantastic trip but I'm exhausted!!! I'm starting backwards with my photos. I have so many, I have to get another EHD before I can even start to load them to my computer. I went to SeaWorld on Tues. and did the "interaction with the dolphins" thing. Water was bloody freezing!!!! 55 degrees F. Apparently those damn dolphins enjoy cold water. This is a scanned shot taken by one of their "photographers" who then charge you an arm and a leg for the photos. I had to have one to prove I did it. I figure most of you have seen enough of me anyway by now--especially my HUGE ass--thanks Mikey!!! So here I am having one of the most fantastic experiences of my trip--sans make-up or hair. I must be nuts posting this!!! I will be getting to you soon Mike. Oh, the stories I could tell!!!! Revenge is sweet. Just wanted to let you all know I'm home and I missed everyone. Will try and catch up as soon as I can.
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you again!
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James Taylor
We must get St. Bernard’s image—cool, dark, underground storerooms, smelling of wine, spices, oils, etc.—images for the riches and gifts stored away for us in the mystery of God’s love from which all good comes to us. In the spiritual life, we must always be animated by hope of entering into the good things of God in sharing in His gifts, not for the sake of the gifts but for His sake Who loves us—the greatest of all gifts being to love Him with no thought of any other reward but love. The “gifts” in these cellars will help our love to become more pure. Quae amat ardentius, currit velocius, et citius pervenit (23.1).1069 Charitas sponsae non quiescit.1070
-The Cistercian Fathers and Their Monastic Theology: Initiation into the Monastic Tradition 8 (Monastic Wisdom Series)
Thomas Merton and Patrick F. O'Connell
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Damien Jurado - Queen Anne
me and rockcakes on one are afternoon swim. shot on my vivitar ultra wide slim a camrea that cost me the princely sum of 2 and half english pounds.
"Cursed to be born
beautiful, poor and female
there's none that suffer more..."
Cursed female
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