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Taken from my hotel room on the 22nd floor of the Cerulean Tower Hotel in Shibuya , Tokyo .
The Hotel actually had 40 floors on the elevator so I asked the concierge in my most polite japanese if it was possible for me to go higher up to make a photo ?
He said I could from the restaurant but it opens at 11am and unfortunately I had to leave at by 7.30 for the airport . I can only imagine how spectacular that view must have been. Shikata ga nai !
Also known as Messier 42, M42, or NGC 1976.
Yesterday was very significant day for our astronomical association. We had meeting with President of Republic of Croatia. He became our honorary member and he will be patronage for next year Ten days of astronomy in Daruvar. We are so proud about this. It's a great honor.
Also we had assembly. It was the occasion for socializing with other astronomers. We were at Petrov vrh, which is at an altitude of 547.00 m. Night was so clear. It was amazing to see so bright sky with so many stars.
Special thanks for making this photo, goes to Alan Jadanic, who was so kind to borrow us his Canon EOS 5D Mark II.
Location, date and time: Petrov vrh, 18.11.2011.
Optical system: 120/900 ED APO
Camera and filters: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Montage and guiding: NEQ6, Ascom camera, PHD Guiding
Total time: 42 min 14 sec, 18 light frames, ISO 800
Software: DSS, PS-CS3
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bologna, mercato di mezzo.
colori, luci e profumi.
anche in novembre, perchè no.
clicca sulla foto, per vederla GRANDE - click on it, to see it LARGE, thanx
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Show me a smile then
don't be unhappy, can't remember
when I last saw you laughing
If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
You call me up
Because you know i'll be there
Taken @ Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
Naples, Florida, USA.
November 5th 2011
Nikon D 5000 - Nikkor 18-200
My husband was concerned, the sky was very dark then maybe we would not see sunset in Naples, he had already visited the city and the beaches, but for my sister Miriam, my son, Jose Luis and I, it was our first time, I I told him that the sun would beat the clouds and as we expected this time of sunset, the boat gave us this picture worthy of retention and remember in our hearts.
I did not use textures here just added my signature with my photoshop program.
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Yes, the cows came up to me and made my life hell until I gave up and went away.
One of a pair of stones catching the first rays of the morning sun in a field not far from home, I will most likely post a shot of the other one some rainy day.
He tenido la suerte de pillar esta familia de gatos dormitando, aunque nada mas ver que me paraba como podeis ver ya pusieron los cinco sentidos
Pruebas con texturas y fondos
Espero sea de vuestro agrado
Mejor ver en grande sobre fondo negro
Iceland[4][5] i/ˈaɪslənd/ (Icelandic: Ísland, IPA: [ˈislant]; see Names for Iceland), officially called Republic of Iceland[6][7][8] and sometimes its counterpart Lýðveldið Ísland in Icelandic (for example this is a part of the name of the Constitution of Iceland, Stjórnarskrá lýðveldisins Íslands), is a Nordic European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.[9] The country has a population of about 320,000 and a total area of 103,000 km2 (40,000 sq mi).[10] The capital and largest city is Reykjavík,[11] with the surrounding areas in the southwestern region of the country being home to two-thirds of the country's population. Iceland is volcanically and geologically active. The interior mainly consists of a plateau characterised by sand fields, mountains and glaciers, while many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate despite a high latitude just outside the Arctic Circle.
According to Landnámabók, the settlement of Iceland began in AD 874 when the chieftain Ingólfur Arnarson became the first permanent Norse settler on the island.[12] Others had visited the island earlier and stayed over winter. Over the following centuries, Norsemen settled Iceland, bringing with them thralls (serfs) of Gaelic origin. From 1262 to 1918 Iceland was part of the Norwegian and later the Danish monarchies. Until the 20th century, the Icelandic population relied largely on fisheries and agriculture. Industrialisation of the fisheries and Marshall Aid brought prosperity in the years after World War II. In 1994, Iceland became party to the European Economic Area, which made it possible for the economy to diversify into economic and financial services.
Iceland has a free market economy with relatively low taxes compared to other OECD countries,[13] while maintaining a Nordic welfare system providing universal health care and tertiary education for its citizens.[14] In recent years, Iceland has been one of the wealthiest and most developed nations in the world. In 2011, it was ranked as the 14th most developed country in the world by the United Nations' Human Development Index,[3] and the fourth most productive country per capita.[15] In 2008, the nation's entire banking system systemically failed and there was substantial resulting political unrest.
Icelandic culture is founded upon the nation's Norse heritage. Most Icelanders are descendants of Norse (particularly from Western Norway) and Gaelic settlers. Icelandic, a North Germanic language, is closely related to Faroese and some West Norwegian dialects. The country's cultural heritage includes traditional Icelandic cuisine, poetry, and the medieval Icelanders' sagas. Currently, Iceland has the smallest population among NATO members and is the only one with no standing army.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM
Focal Length: 16mm
Aperture: f/22.0
Shutter Speed : 2.5 seconds
ISO: 50
Exposure: Manual
slowly we step into winter.... first snow on the road, cold wind blowing, a last view to autumn (maybe...) and waiting for christmas.
"Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet."
A different view of the Brighton Wheel.
I had a walk along the seafront scouting for shots and found this small but usable puddle for a reflection.
It was raining slightly so there was no big puddles which is what I really wanted.
I got down really low but just out of danger from the cycle route.
The floodlights on the wheel where really bright and I blew the highlights a bit but still like the shot, hope you like it too.
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Back to the Getty, one more time. :-)) This my first non square crop in a long, long time, love that kind of crop, but have to mix it up if you know what I mean. :-))
Hope everyone is doing great, especially those of you like in the North East USA after that freak snow storm! :-))
The end of the Aeroshell performance. All the team planes lined up on the runway in front of the crowd, spun around and cranked out a load of smoke. What a sight!
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Chizuko and I were fortunate enough to take advantage of an after-school program that looks after the kids from 6pm-11pm. Kind of a bulk childcare service for parents that want a night out alone.
A real win-win-win for everyone: Parents (for obvious reasons), Kids (because they *insisted* on going so they could play with their friends!), and the Sitters (who can make economies of scale on the venture, as there are 20+ kids ;-)
Chizuko and I decided, upon the recommendation of good friends, on the "Orange Hill" restaurant which is (as the name implies) on a hill overlooking all of Orange County and parts of Los Angeles.
We had an outside table with absolutely *stunning* views. Easily one of the best dinner views I've ever had.
Shot taken with my point-n-shoot Lumix LX5 of the sunset while we enjoyed a great dinner overlooking where we now live.
Orange County, California
**If you live near this place, do yourself a favor and go about an hour before sunset, and be sure to eat outside at the bar before 7pm, as you get "Happy Hour" prices not only on drinks, but on *food*. Total tab was less than 1/2 what I was expecting to pay and the food was excellent. A real 'value' considering the world-class view.
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Belle petite ville italienne , très séductrice , ou il fait bon trainer le soir près de son port , et apprécier le coucher de soleil , en ayant une bonne glace parfumée .
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Hey! I just got back from my trip to the Finger Lakes. I'm going through my shots and trying to catch up now.... I hope you like this picture better then the phone pic I posted a few days ago ;)
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Puesta de sol veraniega en el pueblo costero de "Le Grau du Roi", en el sur de Francia.
Lo considero el mas bello de toda la CAMARGUE, con su gran faro que tiñe de colores y
luces sus placidas aguas que dividen la ciudad en dos hermosas partes.
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My friend Larry launched a new group: "The Human Element"
Recently, we had a long discussion around the idea that 'some photos just wouldn't be the same without the unique visual characteristics of the human form.' Please join his group and add your 'human element' image. We'd love it if you shared with us!
Last week, I drove to the lake to catch a sunrise. It was a beautiful sunrise. When this gentleman strolled into my frame with his long shadow, it transformed the image for me. It was boring without the 'human element.' I was saving this for a future Fence Friday but decided that this would be my first entry for the new group. And of course, it is also Wednesday, so ...
Happy Bokeh Wednesday!
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This photograph was taken just sometime after sunrise during mid of last month at Pokhara (Nepal), from a hilltop where World Peace Pagoda is located. Pokhara is very famous for its fabulous mountain views, but due to late monsoon this year, it was all cloud's play this time. The moving cloud formation in that morning created this strong sun ray beam just for a minute, where the heavenly rays came down and lit the lower hanging clouds. I was very fortunate to be on the hilltop at a POV from where I saw this amazing scene. I tried to capture the scene that you can see here, but the beauty seen in naked eye was truly out of the world!
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Koper, the Old Town at least, is one big sight. From carved grey Istrian limestone to narrow streets leading to the main square, boasting the largest cathedral in Slovenia, everything in Koper narrates a story of past and present moments. Koper rose from an ancient settlement built on an island in the southeastern part of the Gulf of Koper in the northern Adriatic. In Ancient Greece, the town was known as Aegida. Later it became known by the Latin names of Capris, Caprea, Capre, or Caprista, from which the modern Slovenian name stems. In 568, Roman citizens of nearby Trieste fled to Capris due to an invasion of the Lombards. The Lombard, a Germanic tribe ruled in 8th century. Trade between Koper and Venice has been recorded since 932. In the war between Venice and the Holy Roman Empire, Koper was on the German side. In 1278 it joined the Republic of Venice. It was at this time that the city walls and towers were partly demolished. Koper grew to become the capital of Venetian Istria and was renamed Caput Histriae, head of Istria. Assigned to Italy after World War I, at the end of World War II it was controlled by Yugoslavia. With Slovenian independence in 1991, Koper became the only commercial port in Slovenia. Koper's main sight of interest is its Venetian-era old city. Its main street, Cevljarska is no more than two or three meters wide in some places and this old town is packed from dawn to dusk. Cevljarska will lead you towards the town's main square; Titov, which is dominated by the bell tower of the St. Mary's of the Assumption Cathedral. Perhaps the most astonishing building on the square is the hacienda-like Praetorian Palace, the seat of the city's governor during the Venetian Republic. Koper's real attraction, however, is the sea. While the closest sand beach is in the neighboring town of Portorož, it’s possible to go swimming or you can go fishing. Most coastal towns have an angler's club where local fishermen gather to swap fish stories and plan fishing trips.
Koper in Slovenia has a very lively little harbour that both has a marina and a fishing part. An ancient town known for its fishing and still enjoyed by the youngsters of today. This boy start fishing in the harbour with basic tackle and a handful of saltwater rigs. Saltwater fishing is as much about the adventure as it is about the fish. Regardless of where you choose to fish, five factors will determine where you’ll find fish: water temperature, weather, structure, current and bait. Figuring out what combination will result in good fishing is the central challenge facing all anglers.
Koper ontstond in de oudheid. Door de Grieken werd de stad Aegida genoemd, bij de Romeinen Capris, Caprea, Capre en ook wel Caprista. Koper is nu één van de drie havensteden van Slovenië. Het ligt ten oosten van Izola en Piran en ongeveer 11 kilometer ten zuiden van de Italiaanse stad Triëst. Aan het marktplein staan enkele prachtige gebouwen die meer dan 500 jaar oud zijn. Het stadhuis, voormalig pretorenpaleis, valt op door zijn hoge balkons en kantelentorens. Tevens staat er op dit plein een gotisch gebouw Loggia genaamd. Tevens is de vlakbij gelegen St Nazarius kathedraal een interessante bezienswaardigheid. Het provinciaal museum van de stad gaat o.a. over de 2500-jarige geschiedenis van Koper. In de middeleeuwen werd Koper een administratief centrum voor Istrië en kreeg het de naam Caput Histriae vanwaar het Italiaanse Capodistria is afgeleid. Slovenië heeft slechts een kleine kuststrook van ongeveer 50 kilometer in Istrië aan de Golf van Triëst, die deel uitmaakt van de Adriatische Zee. De baai waaraan Koper ligt heet de Baai van Koper. Toen de Lombarden, Oost-Germaans volk in het jaar 568 binnenvielen vluchtten de Romeinen uit Triëst naar Koper. Later heersten de Lombarden en de Franken over Koper. Het is bekend dat er al in het jaar 932 handel was tussen Koper en Venetië. Een oorlog in 1035 tussen het Heilige Roomse Rijk en Venetië, waarin Koper de zijde van het Heilige Roomse Rijk koos, verstoorde de handel. In 1278 sloot het zich aan bij de Republiek Venetië. Koper werd een belangrijk handelscentrum en de hoofdstad van het Venetiaanse Istrië, Koper kreeg de naam Caput Histriae. Na de Eerste Wereldoorlog werd het aan Italië toegwezen. Aan het einde van de Tweede Wereldoorlog viel Koper onder Joegoslavisch gezag. Koper telt 1270 inwoners die tot de Italiaanse minderheid behoren (2,7% van de totale bevolking). Hun positie is door de Sloveense grondwet beschermd, wat onder meer eigen radio- en televisiezenders, verplichte tweetaligheid in bestuur, onderwijs, rechtspraak en opschriften, reclame en dergelijke. Hoewel het strandstrand enkele kilometers verder ligt in Portorož kan je na een rondwandeling toch heerlijk zwemmen in Koper. Naast het kieselstrand zijn er pieren waar je met trapjes in het water kan om in de zee te gaan zwemmen. Hier en daar zijn er vlonders waar de jeugd lekker vanaf kunnen springen en duiken. Je kunt hier ook heerlijk vissen zoals de jongens hierboven. Het is een geweldige manier om te genieten van de natuur en natuurlijk het vissen zelf. Een dag vol avontuur en gezelligheid. Na een dag schuif je aan tafel bij één van de uitstekende visrestaurants in de haven om te genieten van een de lekkerste verse vis die je ooit gegeten hebt! Behalve natuurlijk als je je eigen vangst op een vuurtje bakt.
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Imagen tomada desde la "Rue Foch" y la "Puerta del Peyrou", de 1691 y de
estilo "dórico" (ver imagen auxiliar abajo). Montpellier al sur de Francia, es
la octava ciudad francesa por su población y un importante centro industrial
donde destacan los productos textiles, metalúrgicos, alimentarios, como el
vino, editoriales y químicos.
Para abarcar la imensa perspectiva del arco, utilizé un objetivo ultra gran
angular de 10 mm, y un filtro polarizador circular para dar mas dramatismo
y contraste al cielo. Las aberraciones en las esquinas del fotograma para
esta clase de lentes es un hecho inevitable.
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We went for an organised beach walk by ZWB yesterday. 30 Km from Breskens to Cadzand and back!
We went along the shore all the way to Cadzand and came back part through the water and part through the dunes. It took 8 hours! Afterwords we had dinner in a beach house, OMG this was sooo cool. What a lovely day....!!
But today, while I was uploading my images, I did something wrong; I didn't save my pictures and deleted all the images from my camera. I must have been sleeping, because this has never happen to me before!!
So here are some "old" traces, footprints of a dog in the sand. Not from the same dog who was with us, but it could have been!
The texture I used is by Lenabem-Anna thank you so much for using it my dear!
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The gray squirrel is numerically the most common squirrel on the East Coast. Gray squirrels are also known as black squirrels. This guy is from Williamsburg, VA. I also like the old fence with the hitching iron.
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Birg ,the Mönch and the Eiger mountains.Canton of Bern. Switzerland-. No. 6211.
This image was taken on the way to Schilthorn from Mürren ...
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Shefali - Sheuli - Nyctanthes Arbor Tristis
(Raate jokhon fute othe tokhon ora Sheuli ar sokale jhore gele nam hoi shefali, taito Sheuli namer meyera hoi haasi-khushi ar Shefali-der jeebon dukkhe vora)
Location: Ramna Park, Dhaka-Bangladesh
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Aprovechando una de las mareas más bajas del año, con un coeficiente de 115, nos juntamos Manel, José Ramón, Situco y su mujer en la playa de Somo, para fotografiar un pequeño barco, hundido hace más de 30 años, que sólo es visible con marea baja.
Para acabar la sesión hicimos una foto de grupo, con las potentes linternas "led Lenser" utilizando varios modelos, la X21, M7, P7 y H7
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On our way back from a trip to Mount Rainier we drove past this lake scene as the sun was setting and the light was changing rapidly. We immediately pulled over and made a mad dash to catch this moment of serendipity before it was gone.
I hope all of you had a great summer. Now that fall has arrived I'm eagerly looking forward to the changing of the leaves. Viva la camera! :)
Explored: Sep 27, 2011 #35
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
EXIF: 1/40 sec | ƒ/8 | ISO 200 | 28mm
Location: Alder Lake, Washington
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EXPLORED [#76 Highest] - Sep 21, 2011 - Thanks Everyone!
NYC Downtown. Viewed from Liberty State Park, Jersey City, New Jersey.
Il Lake Louise è un lago dell'Alberta, Canada. Il colore verde smeraldo è dovuto alla “farina di roccia” (rock flour) depositata dai ghiacciai che si affacciano sul lago.
Lake Louise is a lake in Alberta, Canada. The emerald colour of the water comes from rock flour carried into the lake by melt-water from the glaciers that overlook the lake
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Explore: #49 15-09-2011
This shot is from a solo mission I did in Davenport back in May. I had to get down and dirty here by taking off my shoes and standing in a rush of freezing water. I was treated to some really nice light and I couldn't believe I was the only one out here.
I also took a long exposure and as I was about to hit my cable release, a large dog brushed up against me and scared the LIVING &^%$ out of me; thus hitting my tripod and screwing up the long exposure. It's all good, I was just happy it wasn't the Loch Ness monster. I hope you are enjoying your week and may the light be with you where ever you are. Jave
Cueva de la Fuente del Francés ( a través del espejo). / Cave of Source of the French . ( Flip horizontal).
♫ Múm - Green Grass Of Tunnel . ♫
Fotografía dedicada a C., pues mis imágenes no están completas sin su poética prosa.
Para acompañar, la música del grupo islandés Múm, en un maravilloso video.
En Hoznayo se encuentra la Fuente del Francés, que fue un balneario de aguas termales en el siglo XIX.
La leyenda cuenta que un abate francés, huyendo de los horrores de la Revolución, vino a parar a estos parajes, ocultándose en la cueva. Y dicen que, de tanto llorar, sus ojos vinieron a irritarse de tal manera que le causaron un mal de la vista. Pero, en una ocasión notó que lavándoselos con las aguas de la fuente, sus ojos sanaron. De ahí el descubrimiento de las virtudes de las aguas y del nombre del lugar.
Photography dedicated to C., because my photos are not complete without her poetic prose.
To accompany, the music of Icelandic group Múm, in a wonderful video.
In the village of Hoznayo is the Source of the French, it was a hot springs resort in the nineteenth century.
Legend has it that a French Abbe, fleeing the horrors of the Revolution, came to stop these places, hiding in the cave. From time to mourn, his eyes Abbe irritararon and caused a bad view. But once he noticed that washing with water from the source, his eyes healed. Hence, the discovery of the virtues of water and place name.