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The two most prominent buildings in Shanghai's famous Bund row. View them large on a black background.
Left: The former Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. This building was built between 1921 and 1923 and has a steel frame with a neo-classical outer style. Reflecting the seasonal variations common to Shanghai, the building was the first in Shanghai to have both heating and cooling systems. After the liberation in 1949 the building became the home of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government until 1995. Now it houses the Pudong Development Bank.
Right: The Customs House was built between 1925 and 1927, replacing a smaller Customs House which stood on the same site. The clock in the tower was the largest in Asia when it was built, its face measuring 5.4 metres in diameter with a 3.17 m long minute hand. It still houses the Shanghai Customs department.
Shot from the Lujiazui Riverside Promenade on the opposite side of the Huangpu River.
To see these two buildings with all their neighbours in a complete Bund panorama, please click here.
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Cuatro Torres Business Area (CTBA) (Spanish for Four Towers Business Area) is a business park located in the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid (Spain), on the former Ciudad Deportiva of Real Madrid.
The area contains the tallest skyscrapers in Madrid and Spain (Torre Espacio, Torre de Cristal, Torre Sacyr Vallehermoso and Torre Caja Madrid). The construction of the buildings finished in 2008.
The complex was formerly known as Madrid Arena
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A city is a relatively large and permanent settlement.[1][2] Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.
For example, an article of incorporation approved by the local state legislature distinguishes a city government from a town in Massachusetts. In the United Kingdom and parts of the Commonwealth of Nations, a city is traditionally a settlement with a royal charter.[1] Historically, in Europe, a city was understood to be an urban settlement with a cathedral.
Cities generally have advanced systems for sanitation, utilities, land usage, housing, and transportation. The concentration of development greatly facilitates interaction between people and businesses, benefiting both parties in the process. A big city or metropolis usually has associated suburbs and exurbs. Such cities are usually associated with metropolitan areas and urban areas, creating numerous business commuters traveling to urban centers of employment. Once a city expands far enough to reach another city, this region can be deemed a conurbation or megalopolis.
Madrid CTBA Glass & Water
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An unexpected turn of events in France's ongoing immigration problems :-((
Ain't he just the cutest little thing you ever did see? And such a kindly face ... of terror!
The gear! (new tab) - Shh!!! Mum's the word!
I took this picture with my arms fully stretched over someone's garden fence. I was wearing a home-made lanyard around my neck pulled taut to steady the camera. Isn't it amazing the lengths to which one must go in order to get that shot? ;-)
This alien to France, with its massive jaws (crushing mandibles), is a ruthless predator capable of taking off the head of its unsuspecting victim in mid air - I've seen it happen!
Can you make an educated guess as to what prey it may well make a "beeline" for?
Well, for the answer, you really should read on right to the very end, it's captivating stuff ! And beyond the very end, for Anne-Marie
You can do this by simply scrolling down the page a bit. It's well worth it ;-))
Feliz aniversário querido MARCO, desejo que o sol e as estrelas brilhem intensamente para você, nesse seu novo ano ! Desejo-lhe tambem que todos os seus sonhos se realizem, com muitas alegrias, saúde, prosperidade e paz !!
Parabéns querido amigo !!
♪♫♫♪ Rainbow - Rainbow Eyes ♪♫♫♪
Texture by JoesSistah.. Thank you !!
This is by far my biggest project/photo to date. It consists of 35 RAW/NEF Images stitched in photoshop. Its original size is a whooping 1.2GB . Not to mention all the warping, distortions and perspectives :) LOL
Special thanks to Mr. Alvin Lamucho for being such a great friend :)
Handshakes, Hugs and Kisses!
Ex #18 FP Explore ! Thanks for all the comments !
View Large On Black it is better !
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This picture was shot on a tripod with three exposures (-2..0..+2..EV). I used Photomatix to create the HDR with tone mapping and detail enhanced. I increased the overall saturation with Hue/Saturation in Photoshop. Curve adjustment to increase the overall contrast. 1 layer mask for the sky to increase color and contrast. 1 layer mask in soft light mode at 50% gray, using brush tool to lighten and darken some areas of the image, to bring out details. Used Nik Sharpener Pro to sharpen image.
Another perspective of the Jamison Square Water Fountain. Presented in full HDR!
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One of the Twins is pondering upgrading the skateboard to something more extreme but Danbo thinks this might not be workable.
An otherwise lazy Saturday for the Danbo family while I am very, very busy with regular work so there's not much to offer for today. Hopefully something more exciting might happen in the following days but for now, they are content at just chillin' out.
Textures by Skeletal Mess.
A little more PS than usually...
Have a nice weekend!
I recommend viewing on black
The joys of heated mirrors :D!
This is what happens when you custom order something at a drive-through; You create a lineup. lol
Looks like a rainy weekend coming up. Bah... Well... At least it's not hot and humid :)!
Wishing everyone a happy end to the week!
EXPLORE #126 [My first Front Page explore]
Sonalu – golden shower – cassia fistula
Location: Ramna Garden, Dhaka-Bangladesh
Inspired by the works of H G M, Smritimala and Naheed, to compose this shot.
Pete 5D's photos on Flickriver
Equipment:
-Canon 5D Mark II
-EF 24-70 f/2.8L USM
-Hoya Pro-HD Digital Circular Polarizer
Quando i bambini ci mostrano come si ama e come si affronta una vita dentro la sofferenza....è ora di imparare a crescere.
Andrea è un pezzo del mio cuore che è volato lassu'...........
Cerchero' di dissetarmi
se
mi mostrerai
come si fa.
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Palabras a Mar del Plata
Flor de la mañana del primer pañal,
amplia la hermosura, sacude el lagrimal.
Atónita garganta, se detiene la mente,
pasión de mi niñez que fijé ciegamente.
Bahía de la costa, su playa en marejada,
carátula invertida de belleza extremada.
Peldaño de sus parques, pájaro en la quilla,
relato de mis ojos de observar su orilla.
Tormenta de su sol, sol en la tormenta,
son las estaciones que nadie lamenta.
Canales solitarios que invitan a la pesca,
olvidan la franqueza aunque raro parezca.
Resolana del día, reverencia de luna,
reflejos en el agua, uno en cada laguna.
Vientos de la sierra, predecir de lata,
sueños placenteros de mi Mar del Plata.
Calles, avenidas, moles de cemento,
mágicas postales que a lo lejos lamento.
Ahuyenta el pampero gorriones perdidos,
el Atlántico eterno y miles de alaridos.
Poesía en estrofas, amores de estío,
altares ciudadanos concluyen con el frío.
Porción de la marea que llega de costado,
secretos que confiesa en el acantilado.
Oro del espacio, promesa que se estanca,
fuga de su espuma, cruz de su barranca.
Tinta sobre un lienzo de esta criatura,
cuadro que se enmarca, soy la miniatura.
Clamoreo de gaviotas, el cuello vencido,
nubes que descargan lluvia en lo afligido.
Hueco de emociones, tempestad precaria,
mar en bamboleo, pieza extraordinaria.
Rasgo solitario, pálido, añadido,
fin del horizonte que parece fundido.
Curvas de esperanza, pronta geografía,
póstumos recuerdos de su lejanía.
Jorge Rosso
Un deleite musical...
Dumbo... a timeless classic.
This is one of those pictures that I've passed over quite a few times before finally deciding to edit. I cloned out the peeps and decided to go with a somewhat "timeless" look with the edit. I hope you like it :=0)
View On Black | See where this picture was taken. [?]
Fantasyland, Disneyland
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you're having a great day!
"Quando l’ultimo albero sarà stato abbattuto,
l’ultimo fiume avvelenato,
l’ultimo pesce pescato,
vi accorgerete che non si può mangiare il denaro."
Profezia degli Indiani Cree
"Only when the last tree has been cut down,
Only when the last river has been poisoned,
Only when the last fish has been caught,
Then only will you see that money cannot be eaten."
Cree Indian Prophecy
...se volete guardarvela Large! :-)
Stormy skies and late afternoon light at Elgol, Skye. The sun appeared from behind a cloud to the south-west, briefly lighting up the rocky foreshore as a wave from the incoming tide rushed in.
The prominent peak left-of-centre is Sgùrr na Strì. Right of centre is Marsco, while on the far right, the top of the south-west ridge of Blà Bheinn can just be seen behind the headland.
~Virginia Satir
Not sure how I forgot to post this one of Rec Hall! This was another of my favorites, which is just a different angle of the first one I posted of Rec Hall. All the reflections in the floor were just crazy!
Thanks for all the support my friends, and enjoy your weekends!!
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It would be nice to write about your young life once you reach a certain age;
Of how that arm seemed so strong that it could carry a sick man upon your shoulders;
Of how your smile melted a young woman’s heart;
Of how your idealism and pursuit of that golden dream were achieved;
The sacredness of love-making;
The loyalty of friendship;
The importance of family, especially your parents.
Of how all the experiences you have had shaped you into the person you are now.
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Back to my favorite genre...portraits! :)
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From my collection Doctors-Models, this is Antonio Umali, md
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On-Camera Nikon Flash with bounced light.
Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy.
When I leaned out from that terrace, I was almost sure I could have touched that incredible sky. And, actually, I think I really did it. In that precise moment, I was just one of those runaway clouds.
PS: The so-blue sky and white clouds come from the polarizer !
Montepulciano, Toscana, Italia.
Quando mi sono sporto da quella terrazza, ho avuto la certezza che avrei praticamente potuto toccare quel cielo incredibile. E, in realtà, penso di esserci riuscito. In quel momento esatto, ero solo una di quelle nuvole che correvano via.
PS: Il cielo così blu e le nuvole bianchissime provengono dal polarizzatore
I thought I'd post a fun shot from the game last night. The Lakers destroyed the Suns in game one of the Conference Finals.
After being completely SKUNKED last time I was at Cape Kiwanda, I had it in me to stay 'til the sunset - despite the forecast.
Last time, it was rainy - windy - stormy - not good for electronics. This time, quite the opposite. Light winds, warm weather (though, by the time this shot was being taken, the evening wind turned into a constant howl, and a bitter cold one at that. Typical Oregon Coast, I guess...), and sunshine that was bright enough to make a native African to squint.
I could rant about how I couldn't find **THE** Keyhole that I've seen many times before, but I think this sunset will just have to do - and I'm not disappointed one bit in it. Best coast sunset I've personally been present for in quite some time. I hope I wasn't the only one to grab it. =]
Happy Monday! (More beach pictures to come!)
THE GATES OF HELL
Not far from The Thinker stands Rodin's monumental masterpiece, The Gates of Hell, installed in the garden of the Museum in 1937. By a decree of 16 August 1880, Rodin received a commission from the Directorate of Fine Arts for a monumental door which was to be decorated with low reliefs inspired by The Divine Comedy of Dante. This door was intended for the planned Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris to be built on the site of the Cour des Comptes, demolished in 1871 (this site is now occupied by the Musée d'Orsay). The subject was probably suggested by Rodin for it is known that he admired Dante and used to keep a copy of his book in his pocket. He started to work feverishly in a studio specially allocated to him for the purpose at the Dépôt des Marbres in Rue de l'Université. His initial idea was a composition in panels similar to the Door of Paradise in the Baptistery of Florence by Ghiberti (1425-1452). However, he soon changed his mind about dividing the door into sections, preferring the example of Michelangelo's Last Judgement in the Sistine Chapel. The third maquette (exhibited in room 10) shows that already in 1880 its composition was close to the one finally adopted.
more info: musée Rodin
Paris - France
Friday, May 14, 2010 - 2:20 PM EST
Note: I still recommend Mission Control on SomaFM for your listening pleasure. Live STS-132 feed mixed with ambient music for the duration of the 12-day flight. So awesome.
Space shuttle Atlantis lifted off successfully from Kennedy Space Center this afternoon. This will likely be its final mission, and what a way to go! Perfect weather, beautiful blue sky, and relatively few snags during countdown. We drove down to Titusville for my first close viewing of a day launch.
Space View Park was packed when we arrived about 3.5 hours before liftoff, and the view from any available spots was obstructed by trees. We found room at the end of the adjacent tidal bay with a straight view to the launch pad. It looked like there was a bit of dry land a few feet down at the base of the wall along Indian River Avenue, and we figured I could walk a bit north to ensure that the covered dock didn't block my view of Launch Pad 39A. That didn't work out so well... and the process of discovering this served as entertainment for the crowd and left me with smelly mucky feet! Fortunately, some generous onlookers allowed me join them them on the wall in the coveted area. I sat next to a man and his son who came all the way from London, England to see Atlantis leave Earth for the last time. At least a hundred spectators waded out onto a sandbar in the water to get a similar view.
Needless to say, the launch was incredible!!! : )
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UPDATE: Featured in the 5/15/2010 Flickr Blog. Thank you!!!
Amigos, estou com problemas no meu computador, por isso não estou conseguindo fazer as visitas, mas logo devo estar de volta normalmente.
Friends, I am having problems with my computer, so I am not able to make the visits, but soon should be back often.
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Praia de Bombas fica na cidade de Bombinhas SC
É uma praia de águas calmas ótima para os banhistas.
O mar da praia de Bombas é muito limpo, com ondas leves, ótima para banho, surf, mergulho e pesca.
O mergulho é feito no costão direito e a pesca no costão esquerdo.
Uma opção fascinante são as caminhadas pelas trilhas do costão esquerdo, pelo Parque da Galheta até a Ponta de Bombas.
No canto esquerdo tem morro com Mata Atlântica, mar aberto.
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Please take your time... and enjoy it large on black
A Bhikkhuni is a fully ordained female Buddhist monastic. Male monastics are called Bhikkhus. Buddhism is unique in that Buddha, as founder of a spiritual tradition, explicitly states in canonical literature that a woman is as capable of nirvana enlightenment as a man, and can fully attain all four stages of enlightenment. Yes, the thing that strikes many visitors to Laos, besides the beauty and solitude of the place, is the incredible number of Buddhist monks walking around. Bhikkhus are dressed in those trademark saffron robes and Bhikkhunis dressed in white, you'll easily spot them walking in pairs, usually with an umbrella in hand to ward off either sunrays or raindrops. In the early morning hours, when they make their daily alms rounds through town, it seems as if a wave of orange is flowing down the streets.
Meditation is for the Bhikkhunis the road to enlightenment. Their lifestyle is shaped so as to support their spiritual practice, to live a simple and meditative life. Photo taken at a temple at village Kieng Than Lei. We had a friendly chat with the local people and monks. This elderly Bhikkhuni reached the age of "cow-sib" which means she's 90 years old. She still helps at the temple. Bhikkhunis are very friendly and approachable. We donated some money to this Buddhist community. Most people donate food to the monks to gain merit and improve their karma. The temples of Laos were once seen as "Universities" for monks. Lao monks are highly respected and revered in Lao communities. Many of the novice monks come from poor villages throughout Laos and live and study.
Een bhikkhuni is een non in het boeddhisme. Het dagelijks leven en veel van de regels voor bhikkhuni's komen sterk overeen met die van bhikkhu's de boeddhistische monniken. Voor bhikkhuni's is er echter een striktere discipline. Een van de redenen hiervoor is dat in de tijd van de Boeddha vrouwen onder bescherming stonden van mannen. De Orde van Bhikkhuni's is daarom ook ondergeschikt aan de Orde van Bhikkhu's, die een begeleidende en overziende rol speelt in de Orde van de Bhikkhuni's. Een groot deel van de Laostiaase bevolking, zo’n 60% is boeddhist. Men hangt het zogenaamde Teravada-boeddhisme. In het Theravada wordt meditatie benadrukt als een essentieel onderdeel van het pad naar verlichting, samen met moreel gedrag en wijsheid. Het brengen van een einde aan het lijden is het hoofddoel van het Theravada boeddhisme. De Boeddha legde verder een zeer gedetailleerde gedragscode voor de Monniken neer: de Vinaya. Over het algemeen worden monniken door de Boeddha aangemoedigd om wereldse aangelegenheden en passies achter zich te laten, zodat zij gemakkelijker in staat zijn een staat van vrede en wijsheid te bereiken, en sterke ongezonde emoties zoals haat, verlangen en lust te overwinnen. De monniken altijd kaalgeschoren met sandalen aan de voeten zijn niet meer weg te denken uit het straatbeeld van Laos. De monniken in oranje gewaden en bhikkhuni's altijd in het wit zoals deze oude non van negentig jaar oud. Ze help nog steeds in de tempel van het Kieng Than Lei dorp vlakbij de Tad Lo waterval.
this morning was quite frosty, a little surprising for the middle of may.
my fingers were freezing while taking this.. and it took ages to warm them back up after holding my camera super still for a while.
but it was a lovely morning!
Ex #40
First of a few from this amazing place, a 70 second exposure taken just before sunset. I had hoped for better light but the sun was behind huge rain and snow clouds to the west.
The Bow Rock is huge and is covered in gulls, you can see that better large On Black
Amour
Amour, Toi qui nous transportes
Ouvres nous ta porte
Celle du Cœur
Pour que naisse le Bonheur
Amour, n’a pas de frontière
N est jamais froid, comme une pierre
C est toujours Toi, qui décides
Que l’on soit jeunes, ou avec rides
Amour, nous sommes sous ta menace
Quand nos deux corps s’enlacent
Tu nous brûles de désirs
Jusqu’ aux derniers de nos soupirs
Domi
Love
Love, You who transported us
WATTAGE us your door
That of the Heart
To be born Happiness
Love has no borders
N is never cold like a stone
It is always you, who decide
Whether you are young, or with wrinkles
Love, we are under your threat
When our bodies intertwine
You we're burning with desire
Until the last of our sighs
Domi
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9.may 2010 - Mothersday - 1.221 / 150 / 767 / 4 galleries
* mother - the shapes and colors of a role.
Within the belief systems of parenthood, of motherhood, there are dictates of what mothers should be offering to children. ...
www.eliasweb.at/transcripts/t_session.php?session_nr=171
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Have a wonderful day !
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My favorite image from a wonderful trip this last Sunday to Coal Mine Canyon. This marvelous canyon is vast, deep, and filled with amazing colors of geological layers and hoodoos. If you took a quick glance at this photo you'd think it was the Grand Canyon, but that is over to the west by about 150 miles. This location is on the Navajo reservation and you buy a permit in Cameron (at the trading post) for hiking. You are not ok to hike down into the canyon because there is a dividing line of sorts between the Navajo and Hopi and a dispute of some sort. The Hopi do not sell permits for their side of this canyon. But I can tell you there are plenty of places up on this top rim to climb about and see wonders. Some of the hoodoos there are so much like what you think of a Bryce and Zion in Utah. I highly recommend this trip. Mark and I were the only people out there on a perfect afternoon and evening for photography. Just think, hours and hours alone in this place. Yes, cobalt here was in Heaven for sure.
Excellent online article, I read it and agree with this author heartily:
www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/coal-mine-canyon/index....
I walked into the bedroom right about time to go to sleep to discover all five kittens sleeping in a row. As soon as I got out the camera, the two on the right started wrestling. The other three slept right through the photo session.
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