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are putting on the hectic or the pallid hues of decay, and begin to strew the ground, that one's very footsteps may not disturb the repose of earth and air, while they give us a scent that is a perfect anodyne to the restless spirit. Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns :-)
George Eliot, letter to Miss Lewis, 1st October 1841
acer, dwarf red leaf japanese maple, 'Beni komachi', j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
I trekked down to Laguna Beach this evening in hopes of catching some cloud coverage, but alas it wasn't meant to be. The tide was at its lowest level exposing this crevice. I climbed down in and setup my comp over the water. It wasn't until I returned home and started processing that I noticed this little fella hiding in the shadows. No photoshop trickery here this is the actual photo with minor processing. The hair stood up on the back of my neck momentarily when I noticed him there on the right side my composition.
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No safari is complete without a nice shot of a Lilac Breasted Roller.
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Nur ein paar Schritte entfernt vom Aufnahmestandort des gestrigen Bildes: das Städtchen rückt aus dem Blickfeld, der Herbstwald unter Burg zu Lengfeld dominiert jetzt das Bild, ein Streifen Herbstraps sorgt für den Frischekick. Herbst kann so schön sein - wenn das Wetter schön ist!!!
Just a few steps from the place where I captured yesterday's image: the small town moves out of sight, the fall wood beneath Lengfeld castle now dominates the picture, a strip of rapeseed provides a freshness boost. Fall can be so nice - if the weather is nice!!!
This is a snap taken from the western flank of the coastal path which skirts around Thorney Island. A relatively new discovery for me given that this is barely 10 minutes from where I live! This view is looking towards Emsworth and beyond.
I know many photographer will criticize it by saying "it is so fake". Well, maybe it is fake, because it never happened, if only in my mind. One great photographer said "with our photographs we show more ourselves in than others", and I think he is right. Here I show my dream, my imagination...
Stopped by Niagara Falls while we were up in Syracuse this summer. This was the view, the US Falls in the front and the Canadian Falls in the back. The blue folks are wearing their blue thin plastic ponchos that they receive with their ticket to ride the Maid of the Mist boat which you can see by the US Falls. The Canadian version is called the Hornblower and boards on the Canadian side, you can see one of the boats up by the Canadian Falls.
The Our Lady of Victory Basilica is a Catholic parish church and national shrine in Lackawanna, New York. Due to the multiple charities of founder Father Nelson Baker, the shrine is a popular pilgrimage and visitor destination in Lackawanna. It is part of the Diocese of Buffalo.
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SMC Pentax-M 50mm F1.7 (all shots with this lens till 95% with aperture at 2.0)
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AMSTERDAM, Light Festival - all living things emit energy. Trees do this too. WISP of the French collective Pitaya, makes this energy which are usually invisible, visible. The energy transition is visible through bundles of light. The trees along the canals of Amsterdam are proud as enlightened guardians while the light wisps of a dynamic light ballet forms. The magical celebration of the fragile and dynamic allure of nature can be seen from the water, where a magnificent reflection in the water. To the country guarded WISP the border between water and land.
AMSTERDAM, Light Festival - Alle levende wezens zenden energie uit. Bomen doen dit ook. WISP van het Franse collectief Pitaya, maakt deze energie die gewoonlijk onzichtbaar is, zichtbaar. De energietransitie wordt zichtbaar door bundels van licht. De bomen langs de Amsterdamse grachten staan trots als verlichte wachters terwijl de lichtslierten een dynamisch lichtballet vormen. De magische viering van de fragile en dynamische allure van de natuur kan vanaf het water worden gezien, waar een schitterende reflectie in het water ontstaat. Aan het land bewaakt WISP de grens tussen water en land.
A long exposure, landscape image of the Wheel of Fire at Finch Hatten Gorge in Queensland, Australia.
Le bunker juché en position non naturelle sur la plage, au nord de Sainte-Marguerite-sur-Mer, témoigne du recul très rapide du trait de côte. En 1994, il se trouvait encore sur la falaise. Celle-ci se trouve actuellement à une trentaine de mètres derrière.
Le bunker fut construit en 1942 par les Allemands. Il faisait partie du Mur de l'Atlantique. Les Allemands avaient développé des standards dans la forme et les fonctions de leurs bunkers. Il s'agit ici d'un bunker de type 621, destinée à abriter un escadron de fantassins. Il se compose d'une pièce accessible par deux entrées donnant sur un sas unique défendu par deux créneaux de tir. Sur le côté est aménagé un tobrouk ¤1 accessible par un passage séparé.
Du fait du recul de la falaise, le bunker menaçait de tomber sur la plage et présentait donc des risques pour les promeneurs. À la demande de la mairie de Sainte-Marguerite-sur-Mer, les pompiers de Dieppe, après avoir installé un périmètre de sécurité, se mirent à saper la falaise. Après avoir creusé sous le bunker, ils utilisèrent leurs lances à eau pour fragiliser l'ensemble. L'opération mit un certain temps, mais le bunker finit par glisser le long de la falaise. Cependant, contrairement à ce que l'on aurait pu imaginer, celui-ci ne se brisa pas en morceaux en tombant, mais vint se planter sur le flanc en position verticale créant une étrange sculpture moderne.
¤1Bunker individuel. Ces petits bunkers individuels, appelés ringstand en allemand, c'est-à-dire abri/emplacement circulaire, prennent le nom de tobrouk
I was able to spent a whole week on Alpe di Siusi / Seiser Alm. It was a fantastic week. I strolled over the alp fields 2 to 3 times per day. This picture shows the awakening of a new day. Compatsch, 2020.
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The Bornean sun bear /Helarctos malayanus / honey bear / is the smallest of the world's eight bear species. Sun bears are omnivores , they feed primarily on termites, ants, larvae, honey and a large variety of fruits.
When we arrived to the Rijksmuseum, there was a street band playing some amazing music, which filled the entire tunnel. Here is a sample of them: youtu.be/kiSIMRuqAjo
Il magnifico arenile si trova nella costa sud-occidentale dell’isola. A nord, la Punta Acqua Durci lo separa dalla lunghissima spiaggia di Piscinas.
Located in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, Dark Hollow Falls is one of the most popular hikes in the park. Although the trail loop is less than 2 miles, the entirety of the hike and trail is set upon a very steep incline.
I was lucky to snag this image on the hike back up (and you better believe it was tough!). This particular vantage point was VERY crowded with other tourists; fortunately, I was able to wiggle my way to the front and this awesome shot was the result. Some late afternoon light left a brilliant glow on the upper falls that gave a nice contrast to the darker, more ominous shade from the foliage overhead. Not a bad way to end a tough hike!
Riffelsee revealing his fascinating reflection on a calm & clear autumn morning. Perfect conditions for "His Majesty's" glorious appearance in the first light of the day.
Der Kirchturm der Gleschendorfer Kirche steht direkt vor der untergehenden Sonne und spiegelt sich somit auch im Großen Pönitzer See, dabei ist er ca. 1 km vom See entfernt.
A long exposure, landscape image of Covesea Skerries Lighthouse near Lossiemouth in Morayshire, Scotland.
Looking in the deepness of the eyes of this ageless Sadhu, I can perceive everuthing which has bewitched me of India, wisdom, sadness, life, death, richness, poverty, story, courage, tradition and the people. India is an ancient and strange place, difficult to understand and to know, but easy to love.
We wish peace, love and understanding for all in the coming year. May there be healing and serenity for those that have suffered losses.
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Dushara Tatters and Rags (Somali cat) & Bastian (mixed breed), 09.12.2019
Olympus OMD EM5 Digital Camera