I've been tagged by M'noneta ♥ to write 10 things that I hate ..

Two truths:

1. I am a very good boy.

2. These pancakes are taking way too long.

I just have 2 things to say!

1) I had to go back to my frost skin, I was feeling to tanned lol. I am wearing WIHK again, I feel more me..

2) I have been really vibing with ESTUS'S releases not just because I blog for the store, but just seems to be fitting my moods lately lol

✣Head✣

➭ LeL/ HEAD / lel evox / Sasha 4.0

➭ Magika - Hair - Selene NEW

➭ Swallow - Gauged XL

➭ Snookie Store. Crucifix Earrings - Gauged XL @ SABBATH

➭ Suicidal Unborn Beatrice Contact Lenses

➭ Void - Mirage Lashes

➭ WIHK- Marjorie Skin Frost

➭ Just magnetized Ghoul contouring

✣Body✣

➭ REBORN by eBODY

➭ SSD. Dermals Hands

➭ VELOUR MODELESQUE/FROST (updated 2k)

➭ Izzie's - 01 Body Hickeys (all combined) 50%

➭ Rekt Royalty - Rough Scene

✣Outfit✣

➭ PiXit - But first Coffee mug & cig @ SABBATH

➭ Black Lotus Juno Bracelets

➭ ESTUS Shade TOP @ WASTELAND

➭ ESTUS Shade PANTS @ WASTELAND

➭ Semller Worn Canvas Lo Tops

I am on Primfeed , follow me or don't its whatever. lol

I am also using my Facebook again, follow me there if you aren't already.

SX230HS. 0483.1

[From the archives 2011]

2019-09-02, Day 1

Crow Lake catches noon-day sun beneath towering cliffs that reach up to a high-elevation plateau, Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, Montana.

At this point we had been hiking for almost 4 hours on our first day and the terrain conspired to teach us in no uncertain terms that we had severely underestimated its ruggedness. In a fit of questionable planning, the point where I stand is the end of the established trail in this direction, and also where we decided it would be a good idea to chart our own middle-aged course through the forest, up the drainage, and over an unnamed pass to the south. The benefits we anticipated included a general lack of company, spectacular scenery, and a considerable short-cut compared to the route the trail followed.

As the forest to the left of the frame suggests, it is healthy and full of interlocking branches and downed logs. As one might imagine, travel through its fastness is only grudgingly allowed. As I inspect my pack some months later, I am still finding needles lodged in every crevice. Fortunately, it is difficult to truly get lost in terrain like this, as the drainage provides a sort of topographic braille through which we felt our way ever upward away from the lake and toward the treeless heights. The final approach to the pass was steep, probably around 35 degrees, and we paused occasionally for breath and to feel the body humming perceptibly with exertion. Yes, next time more care will be taken in the physical preparation department...

Tornado Farewell Event, RAF Marham, UK

©️Mark Youd - All Rights Rserved

Thanks to all who stop to look and comment. I will be sure to look at your photostream and leave a comment

I have been Tagged, so I guess I have to tell 5 things about myself.

1. I love doing this type of photography

2. I spend way to much time on the computer, lol

3. I am really short

4. I love dogs

5. I have 2 granddaughters, who are totally delights.

Now, I will have to tag someone else, I guess. So watch out it could be you

* Pentax Spotmatic

* SMC Takumar 1.4/50mm

* HP5 plus @ 1600 ISO

* ID-11 (1+1)

I used the black camera body on the left-hand side in this picture: flic.kr/p/29nXH7a

Küken am Kirchberger Weiher

This is the third of my challenges taking place at my brand new, bigger parcel, also named Noshinima's Neighborhood. This setup was a nightmare to work on, and after weeks of work and a lot of lindens spend, I have finally came up with a new challenge for all of you and it is now ready for visitors. This is a new concept I am showcasing on my Flickr, where I challenge 50 great artists to do a photo shoot in the backdrop I created at my home sim.

For the third challenge, I created a large New York style city block, complete with all the different types of retail store outlets you would find at in your typical downtown scroll along downtown. There are clothing stores, supermarkets, pizzerias flower shops and all types of different settings that can be potentially found in just one city block. This also comes with a fairly realistic street view complete with cars and trucks. I am challenging the names tagged in this post to do a shoot within my city block anywhere they like and however they like.

Rules and details:

1) I (Noshinima Midas) tag 50 names of great photographers on Second Life. Said photographers that choose to participate in the challenge can come over to my parcel, Noshinima's Neighborhood (link below) and do an image anywhere in my city. You will be allowed two hours to use any posestands or props that you would like to add and are allowed to bring any friends you want to join you in your shoot. You are also allowed to make the shoot as safe or as adult as you like. The only rule is that you do the shoot within the city block. Take your time to have a look around to see where in the block would make a great place for your image.

2) Upload the finished image onto Flickr and place the hashtag #NoshsHoodChallenge3 on either the title or the description.

3) YOU MUST TAG 10 PEOPLE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE TAKE THIS CHALLENGE ON YOUR UPLOAD OF YOUR SHOOT! NO MORE, NO LESS! I have had several people during previous challenges that have not followed this simple rule so I am making it ALLCAPS to get the point across. Link them to this post and explain the rules to them as well. They must also tag 10 of their friends that they would like to see do this challenge if they themselves choose to participate as well. You must tag people that are actual active photographers on Second Life. Tagging pages dedicated to advertising a store, tagging real life photographers and tagging empty profiles does not count and is against the rules. Also, although you are permitted to do this if you desire, tagging me and tagging yourself will not count towards the number of 10 photographers you are tagging.

I am available every day. If anyone has any questions, comments or would like help in their shoots, be sure to contact me on Flickr or Second Life.

To everyone tagged, remember that once you do the shoot from the city, you must tag 10 names that you would also like to see do this challenge and use the hashtag #NoshsHoodChallenge3

Here is the link to the city block:

maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Willow%20Grove/229/58/534

Just a disclaimer. This is not a contest. It is simply a challenge for anyone to use my parcel in their photography as they see fit. Use any creative tactics you choose.

PS. The images shown on this post are pictures taken from the city block as examples of what my parcel looks like. I will post them all individually soon as examples of shoots done at my parcel.

Good luck to all those that choose to participate in the challenge. I am looking to see your creativity on display within the city block.

Love,

Noshinima Midas ;)

#NoshsHoodChallenge3

Game: Elden Ring

Studio: Fromsoftware

Frans Bouma Camera Tool

Reshade 4.9.1

enshalla almlki bysoiha fe el barca

‎kaka qatar photography‎

[1] I <3333333 mirinda

[2] I HATE Pepsi XS

[3] i hate high hells

[4] Ygolon inii Htharah :O w masket ella etha fhet :P

[5] am 7nanh w mn glb b3d :P

[6] a7ss enah my sound Y5r3 :P

[7] i <33333 portraits

[8] i <33333 RayBan sunglass :P

[9] Ma7b asooolf fe el phone

[10] luuv msn o_O mn gllb

[11] my beeest days in my life was fe b7r W sma

[12] am ESFP person

[13] i hate my nickname fe flickr o_O wdiii a'3iiirah

[14] my nickname is NORETO :P

I tag

marshmallow

Just ana

PN

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Your thoughts?? Yesterday one of my Flickr friends raises an interesting question whether or not I should have moved the blue recycle bin out of my shooting scene (see image below). It was an intentional decision on my part to leave the blue recycle bin in the photo. My reason’s included 1) I liked the blue yellow colour match, 2) that triangle created by the bin-bikes-yellow building provided a leading line to the colourful building and 3) it was garbage day and in my street photography, I strive to present things as they really were.

For interest, and as a good Photoshop learning exercise, I tried to remove the bin from the image and see how it looked. It was a very challenging exercise and clearly I have to work on my PS skills more. However, I am curious as to your thoughts on whether the image is better with or without the blue bin and why. Thanks.

Thanks Lisbeth for sugggestion.

1. I've never eaten a McDonald's hamburger. Or Burger King, Wendy's or any other of the sort. A single White Castle burger at the tender age of 3 made me hate burgers.

2. I've held over 20 jobs that have included everything from cashier to model to reception and transcription for a law firm.

3. I've been dying my hair for over 16 years, but I was born with red hair that turned blond-ish.

4. I've been in a techno-industrial-dance cover band (called Atomic). LOADS of fun.

5. I'm 5'4", and at one time, I weighed over 180 lbs.

6. I've been vegetarian for ten years.

7. I was terrified of zombies. It was a fear that was bordering on psychosis. And it was all due to George Romero's 'Dawn of the Dead'. Edgar Wright's 'Shawn of the Dead' cured me. Now, a zombie lover, I've been to Monroeville, Pennsylvania to the mall where they filmed the movie.

8. I *hate* U-turn drivers.

9. I'm pro-choice, but would never abort my own child.

10. I'm an atheist.

11. I had a sexual dream about Steven Colbert.

12. I believe that 'The Jerk' is the pinnacle of comic genius.

13. Chris and I occasionally make sounds under the name Informational Terrorism Transmissions.

14. I still play The Sims. If you would like to be a Sim in my world, please let me know! (I won't be *too* sadistic...)

15. I'm a pervert. Really.

16. Even though I take pictures of myself, I hate it when (most) others photograph me.

Part 1

Reflections of my bro. and sis. in a pond just behind my family's house. The bottom part is the real them. Oh, I love it there....

this photo is upside-down btw!

I've been tagged!

That means I have to write 16 random things about myself and then tag 16 of my friends that I would like to learn more about.

1: I am 13 yrs old and live in southern California

2: I love music, cooking, baking, photography

3: I play the piano

4: The first time I thought photography was pretty cool was in third grade at a bowling alley.. we were on a field trip

5: music inspries my photography So much.

6: My ALL TIME favorite is Coldplay

7: I LOVE shrimp

8: My aunt <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/swister/">swister_p) REALLY got me going into photography, though

9: I am in 7th grade and am homschooling with Calvert

10: I am 63.5 inches tall

11: I DO NOT understand football but would really love to

12: Every time I come on to flickr, the first thing I do is check to see if swister_p, Artie | Photography, archer10 (Dennis), fmc.nikon.d40, nicolas valentin, or .Bradi. has uploaded anything else.

13: I want a Canon XS SOOO badly!!!

14: I've been noticing how weird some words are spelt like"could, would, the, unusual, school, ect. Not like I could think of a better way to spell them, but hey, they ARE spelt really weird.. that's another one: weird

15: I can see beauty in almost anything.. especially when everyone else thinks it's ugly.

16: I have a small FujiFilm point & shoot

Tagged by Gaia, George, Guy who love blythe and Jane. Thank you guys, and sorry for super delay!

1. I was born in 1973, Showa Era, in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka. I was born at 3:31AM, my weight was 3150g, primiparity for my mom though she had an easy birth.

2. I remember I have played with 2nd and 3rd gen Licca when I was a child. But unfortunately, I don't have them. Maybe my mom did throw them away.

3. I loved Toshi-chan, Seiko-chan when I was an early elementary school child.

4. I met Western music when I was 10 or 11 years old. I loved G.I. Orange and Culture Club!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!! G.I. Orange was a big hit ONLY in Japan, they were clutch player, British idol band though.

5. I met the Beatles when I was 13 years old. My friend Dan-chan was a big fan of them. She told me about everything of them. (She had a many rare records, also videos too)

6. The first concert was the Street Sliders for me. I was sooooo excited, I will never forget the moment when I got a firsthand look at them. They had acted in US bases named Fussa/Tokyo before they debuted.

7. I had an after-school job when I was a high school student. I did a lot of jobs, waitress of beer garden, staff of mover, cash register of pharmacy etc.... I wanted to get a money to go to concert, to buy dresses! Hahaha. I never studied anything(omg!), just go to concert, chat with friends. ;-P If I can return in those days, I want to study English!!!!!! LOL!

8. By way of the high school, I moved to Fukuoka City to go to the fashion school with my friend Masako, she's a childhood friend. We had wanted to break away from our parents. Our parents gave willing agree to it because our parents were friends, too. They were relieved I and Masako being together.

9. I met my hubby when I was 19 years old in 1993(it was before my birthday). I have a crush on him ever since the day we met. Hehehe. However, we're ALWAYS fighting! Our first fight was when we had not passed as much as one month. LOL.

10. By way of the fashion school, I got a job in the fashion company. I did a many things, salesgirl, planning to sales etc... in this company. I worked for 6 years half.

11. My dad killed himself by hanging when I was 25 years old. My families were really broken heart, especially my mom was filled with hurt feelings because she found him. Fortunately, I had my hubby and many many good friends. They picked up the pieces of my broken heart.

12. I moved to Tokyo in 2000 because my hubby had lived in there for work. It was painful choice to me. Because my hubby has already kept waiting for me for even 3 and a half years. But one thing I'm always worried about is my mom. However fortunately, I have sister and brother. So I moved to Tokyo, anyway.

Also my most favorite band named Blankey Jet City has dissolved in 2000. I've never loved any band like them before, and I guess I will never love any bands like them in the future. I still miss them so much.

13. As you can see, I've been crazy about music since I was a child. The music changed my life. The music of Japanese idol, Pops, Rock'n Roll, etc... And I met a lot of good friends, especially when I was in my late teens to my early twenties, and they still keep friends with me.

14. I got some jobs in Tokyo. The desk work in music office, waitress in cafe etc. Sometimes, I had tried to make both ends meet by working two jobs. Yes, Tokyo is too hard to live. And then, I got a desk work in software company. I worked for 6 years and half. Now, I'm looking for a job. Suitable job? Stimulating work? Job suitable to my ability? I still don't know what I can do though, what I want to do.....

15. I met with Blythe in 2006. I had known Blythe since before though it was the first time to know they were able to custom. I saw "Hedwig Blythe" on TIB, and then I thought "Ohhhh!!! We can custom them??? I want to try it!!!". My first Blythe were Samedi Marche Encore and Excellent Hollywood. Of course, my first custom was Hedwig.

16. I joined to MySpace in 2007. Because I wanted to find some doll friends in overseas, Japanese doll circles were looks oversaturated, segmentalized, too much mature. So I wanted to find some overseas friends. Unfortunately, I can't login to MySpace now because I forgot password and which email address I added it..... LOL.

Happily, I have flickr account, so my circle of doll friends are getting bigger and bigger! You're my treasures!!!

Thank you for reading til the end!

I tag anyone and everyone who wants to do this!

Last but not least(it's 17 things, lol), I got married after dating for 13 years in 2006!!

Evening at the edge of Bourne Woods, Lincolnshire. Shot on Ilford Pan F with the Mamiya C220. Film was developed in Xtol at 1+1. I cooked it for an extra 45 seconds on account of the chemicals having had reasonable use and I probably should have left it in slightly longer.

Mirrors Edge Catalyst

-MEC Cinematic Tools

-Reshade 4.9.1

Title is a nod to Sailor Moon

RE 52830 -> Köln Hbf - Dortmund Hbf

Allseits bekannt waren die EM-Verstärker zwischen Köln und Dortmund. Und so war nicht nur der Touristik-Park ein gern gesehenes Motiv. Auch wenn dieser natürlich der Bunteste von allen war. In Düsseldorf-Oberbilk postierte ich mich etwas weiter hinten, da der vordere Bereich bereits durch zahlreiche andere Hobbykollegen belegt.

Düsseldorf, 13.07.2024

1. I will not eat the fishies.

2. I will not claw oldbones if she doesn't jump to it when I command.

3. I will eat all food given to me.

4. I will not make oldbones stand outside in the freezing cold to protect me from the evil K so I can play with the birds, squirrels, and any other creatures that wonders into the garden.

5. I'm only 8 lbs. and don't need to go on a diet like some humans I know.

6. I will not make nasty comments about oldbones.

7. I will try to get along with the turkey thief. Nah... delete that one.

8. I will let oldbones hug me for at least 3 minutes before struggling to get away.

9. I do not have to keep resolutions 1 thru 8. Oldbones loves me just the way I am.

10. I will enjoy, enjoy, enjoy 2009!

nyc dreamer formerly oldbones.

Thanks Steve!

www.mrpicassohead.com/create.html?skin=original

Foto 1: Veduta della piazza principale di Valladolid, Plaza e Parque Francisco Canton

Mexico

Foto del 2009

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ALLA VENTURA MIEI PRODI

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I giorni scorrono via veloci,

è sempre così quando stai bene in un luogo che ti piace.

Sono le prime luci dell'alba, il sole indugia dietro un'altura.

Un ventaglio luminoso rischiara i nostri volti sereni.

Forti dell'esperienza acquisita,

abbiamo scelto di fare il trasferimento nella cittadina di Valladolid per tempo.

Questo, per avvicinarci il più possibile al maestoso sito di Chichen Itza.

Valladolid ci aspetta.

Sono 150 km. tutti dritti, è una tappa d'avvicinamento sapientemente pianificata.

Non vogliamo certo ripetere l'errore fatto visitando il sito Maya di Tulum.

Praticamente ci trovammo nell'ora della feroce canicola ad arrostire sulle sacre rovine,

col sole implacabile a picco su noi, siamo stati dei pivelli.

Non si ripeterà.

Per un paio di notti,

dormiremo in un piccolo hotel a fianco della piazza principale

della caratteristica cittadina Coloniale.

Hotel spartano sì ma molto pulito ed accogliente.

Con calma, andremo al mitico sito di Chiken Itza appena apre al mattino.

Dista poco più di 60 km. da Valladolid.

Li percorreremo appena farà giorno.

Così Belli freschi e riposati,

ci godremo questo mitico luogo che sogno fin da ragazzo.

Alla ventura miei prodi.

Ho detto PRODI non BRODI.

E giù risate a crepapelle.

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© Il testo e la foto sono di esclusiva proprietà dell'autore, Stefano Paradossi, che ne detiene i diritti e ne vieta qualsiasi utilizzo da parte di terzi. La foto fa parte dell'Archivio Fotografico della famiglia Paradossi.

© The text and the picture are of exclusive property of the author, Stefano Paradossi, who owns the rights and prohibits any use by third parties. The image is part of the Photo Archive of the Paradossi family.

Mamiya rz67, 90mm lens, nd filter foma 200, xtrol 1:1

I got me some filters.

I´ve been tagged by my dear friend Mea and must tell about me

Take a look to her photostream because she is a great photographer and person ; www.flickr.com/people/macpherr/

1- I hate to talk about myself and to upload my personal photos and just did it because i was tagged.

2- I was born in 1960. im 1,62m tall,brown eyes and brown hair

3- I Have been married to Jose for 27 years now

4- I have 2 daughters, 24 year old Catarina and 21 year old Filipa. They are the best reason I live for.

5- im sincere friend and i like to please my true friends in order to see them happy.

6-This photo doesn't show how i dress because it was taken on a birthday party.

I love to dress casual with jeans,sweat shirts and tenis shoes. My prefered colors are pink and yellow

7- i live in an apartment in Lisbon with my husband, daugthers and my 2 young boys-2 dogs a Labrador Retriever and a pincher.

8- I love the sea, the summer and all that is related with them

9- I love photography and my photostream is various and i continue to see myself has an amateur and everyday improving more with you

10- I love to travel and meet new people and cultures.

11- I love portuguese food and red wines the most.

12 - I love Algarve and we have a family oranges farm there, where I llove to go in summer when weather is good

13- my hobbies:

photography

shell collection

stamps collection

making puzzles

handwork (portuguese arraiolos)

14- My friends tell that I'm funny because as I say about myself "im aluada" this means im not on the planet hearth many times but on the moon.

I use to say phrases like "fresh fish almost dead", " you smell like your own smell", "will push you true the wall" ahahah

15 - Im very happy to be in this magnific world of flickr and to meet so wonderful friends as you are that fill a hole I have in my heart.

16 - The worst one comes in the end. I smoke too much and like to smoke but would like to smoke much less.

17- For a person that doesn't like to talk about herself I wrote to much, but I didnt forget I did it in english, next step for tomorrow is to put it in Portuguese

I love you all my friends. Be happy, Keep smiling. Wonderful 2009 to everybody :))**

TITOLO

Foto 1: davanti all'ospedale di Cancun

Foto del 2009

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CANCUN

Dal foto-libro.

Passeggiando tra la gente ne catturo i sogni,

furtivo mi confondo tra loro ed è come divenire crisalide dopo una vita da bruco.

Metamorfosi inspiegabile, da piccolo uomo a grande sognatore incantato.

Magnifici alberi ci esortano ad approfittare dell'ombra,

ma è tanta la curiosità, che dopo un attimo siamo di nuovo in cammino.

Il profumo della vita ci cinge gaio,

tinte forti si alternano a colori pastello,

procedo quasi senza peso,

come una farfalla rimbalzo di fiore in fiore,

ed è come bere spumante,

ti solletica il cuore.

Un ruscello d'umanità sgorga dai vicoli,

si riversa per le strade, nei mercati,

nei giardini, ovunque.

Ti accorgi di farne parte, di vivere un momento esaltante.

Sei fuori dal tempo, dilatato nel cosmo, sei qui e dappertutto.

Ora la mente naviga leggiadra,

il ricordo si fa musica ed è come un dolce ritornello che calma gli animi.

Li distende, sei più disponibile, e corri ad abbracciare il mondo intero.

Mi stupisco di questa esotica bellezza, mi commuove.

Cancùn è questo, ma c'è anche l'altro volto:

quello dei suoi eccessi, delle luci, dei colori vibranti.

Il chiasso, l'intreccio dei corpi,

le risate fragorose, le bevute in compagnia.

Nulla è vietato,

niente appare volgare fuori luogo.

Complice ti lanci nella mischia.

Per una notte tutto è concesso.

E' una danza sfrenata.

La testa gira gira.

tutto il dolore è spazzato via, cancellato.

Domani sarò uno straccio ma chi se ne frega,

per stanotte voglio ballare, voglio godermela!

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© Il testo e la foto sono di esclusiva proprietà dell'autore, Stefano Paradossi, che ne detiene i diritti e ne vieta qualsiasi utilizzo da parte di terzi. La foto fa parte dell'Archivio Fotografico della famiglia Paradossi.

© The text and the picture are of exclusive property of the author, Stefano Paradossi, who owns the rights and prohibits any use by third parties. The image is part of the Photo Archive of the Paradossi family.

.. first some time ago by Kate and then by Rebeca .. you lovely nasty girls!!! LOL Huggzz!!!

finally here i am AND actually in the end it was great fun ;)))

.. some moments from SL and finally one RL pic of me as a backgrop.. the real person behind the Salme avie, so to say LOL

AND the famous "16-list":

1. I was born on Sunday around early morning hours in May when chestnut trees were in blossom (mom tells :)

2. I’m natural-born-blond and proud of that

3. I like to laugh at “blondie-stories” … sad thing is that I really recognize myself

4. My fav color is blue

5. My fav vehicle for vacation is motorbike (even if I don’t drive it myself) .. because:

- I don’t need to fill up my car with all possible stuff I “might need” but then never use;

- I love the feel of wind, freedom and power that only motorbike can give..

6. I’m lazy… when i'm not busy LOL

7. …when i'm lazy I love comfort … and sometimes red vine LOL

8. I love various music from classics to modern … but sometimes the best is the silence, then thoughts can be totally free ;) .... mmm.. but often still prefer f.ex Yann Tiersen to silence LOL

9. I don’t mind hanging around alone in forest

10. I'm a cat-person, but don’t mind if my dog sleeps in my bed LOL

11. I’m an eye-animal addicted to natural stones, crystals and silver jewelry

12… and i'm also addicted to people with whom we can laugh together

13. SL is not a game for me .. it’s mind-travelling

14. I don't like to talk about myself…but I love to tell stories of other people.. specially those extraordinary storeis, so to say - simple people - might tell you in roadside takeaway or in train.. if you care to ask . :)

15. Telling stories is also my job in RL… and I think in that sense i'm very very lucky person ;) ...

16. aahh.. and my friends know they shouldn't call me too early in the morning.. i'm very grumpy and able to say only "no" before hanging off.. once my friend called me 7 times every 5 min around 5.30 a.m.. before I agreed to follow her at her unintentional daytrip out of town.. we had a wonderful day in the end and she knew before calling me i'd love it LOL :-))))))

First, dont forget to click on the photo to watch it at scale 1.

I did this photo of a great tit in a very nice light under trees, but I forgot it on my computer ...

As the foreground of the photo was in the light, the background is very dark and the sky looks so blue.

Then the black things that you can see in foreground are branches (as I did it through branches).

(DSC08242_DxO-TIFF_1+3-20+)

My boy Freddie after an exciting day. Shot last thing at night as an experiment in portraiture with wireless off-camera flash. Lighting advice welcome.

From the Richard Harvey Studio One

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Technical:

Canon EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens. Single shot. EXIF as shown.

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Although this isn't strictly Number 1. I go right back to my beginning on Flickr when I posted this with natural sunlight. ⬇️

flic.kr/p/2iWovUu

iPhone 12 Pro-8644.1

[From the archives 2021].

Game : Assassin's Creed Shadows

Studio : Ubisoft

Reshade 6.4.1

Me, proudly displaying one of the baked goodies I made for Christmas dinner, my bro’ Tom took the photo… ☺

Sally (Just Me) tagged me :-) …. so here are 16 random things about me:

1. I’m a happy person…my glass is almost always ½ full…

2. I was in a big hurry to grow up…I graduated from high school in 3 years and completed my mba when I was 22…I am baffled to this day, why I was in such a hurry…

3. I am a sucker for tweed and paisley

4. I’m a 2nd generation American…. 3 of my 4 grandparents were born abroad (2 in Greek Isles, 1 in Czechoslovakia…)

5. I’ve always loved music…from my earliest memories…my Mom placed our coffee table in front of the tv when I was a toddler as I would dance with total abandon anytime music was played (she was afraid I would crash into the tv ;-P)

6. I suffer from vertigo

7. I love to lose myself in films with amazing cinematography

8. I sometimes get panic attacks when driving on the highway

9. Once I got to sit in the captain’s seat in a DC-10 aircraft for about 30 minutes as it was flying over the rocky mountains to San Francisco (I am not a pilot)…it was fantastic beyond words…

10. In one 10 year period I lived in Memphis-Miami-Singapore-Memphis-Hong Kong-Memphis

11. I like geeky, quirky, obscure…remote…things off the beaten path make me happy

12. People often tell me their secrets…since I was a child…friends, strangers, etc…

13. I find it strangely comforting to be surrounded by people speaking a language I do not understand

14. One of the jobs I was offered out of grad school was to be a lobbyist for a gas pipeline company…I had to decline, as I’m a total tree hugger…

15. I love exploring big cities, but crowds make me nervous (can you believe I lived happily in Hong Kong?)

16. Contrary to what the above shot might imply…. I am far from a kitchen magician. I do enjoy cooking, but in the past, the men in my life did most of the cooking. However, I must admit…. the above pie was pretty de-lish… ☺

The Plitvice lakes national park in Croatia is a beautiful place with a lot of lakes connected to each other with even more waterfalls.

It is possible to make a lot of hikes in the park around the lakes and waterfalls.

The park has 2 entrances, this shot has been taken near the entrance 1.

I wish you all a great day my friends!

More pictures of this park on my website: Plitvice lakes.

iPhone 14 Pro-4196.1

[From the archives 2018]

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365(2nd) - 1

New year resolution: to clarify my vision and upgrade my PS skills

Yes, I changed the BG of the shot above.

My son. He kinda looks like me, sometimes ;-P

I should start uploading differently, original is much sharper...

I like the outtake below in comments too, but it does not completely express the resolution i.e. it gained a 2nd place. Anyhow, I adore those colours.

Since I couldn't resist, I then combined both to get the result in the 2nd comment and I have a feeling the last one will end up on his FB as the new profile pic ;-)

Day 001

1/1/11

Previous 365 on Day 1 I was admiring a mother

After watching this nest for weeks, nest #1, I finally got a photo. This nest had only one eaglet so it was nice to see it survived to fledge.

I think the BnW version is much better for this photo

iPhone 8 Plus. 4589.1 [From the archives 2018].

The Verona Arena is a Roman amphitheatre in Piazza Bra in Verona, Italy built in the first century. It is still in use today and is internationally famous for the large-scale opera performances given there. It is one of the best preserved ancient structures of its kind. In ancient times, the arena's capacity was nearly 30,000 people. The stage for concerts and opera performances decreases the available places to a maximum of 15,000.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verona_Arena

P5210217.1 [From the archives Portugal 2016].

2011-05-05 0875-1 I think this is my last photo from Thursdays trip to Holland

Tagged by Alana (Voodoo_Child_91). I can seriously recommend her photostream. It's a lot more interesting than my facts!

www.flickr.com/photos/28558269@N08/

1. I'm lucky enough to have been born in Scotland and lived there for all of my 54 years.

2. I was a bit of a swot at school and came top in most things, except art. I can't draw to save myself!

3. I studied at Edinburgh University back in the 70s and learned how to stop being a swot and have fun instead. Somehow I managed to come out with a law degree.

4. My dad, in his later years, was a church pastor. Hence my wife insists 'our song' has to be Son of a Preacherman'.

5. I love ice cream!!! Had the best ever in Callander recently - caramel shortcake flavour :) Yummy!!

6. I am a bit of a football fanatic. When there's a game on TV, I am banished upstairs to watch it - as no-one can put up with me shouting at the screen. Even the dogs go into hiding!

7. I love rock music and the blues :) Can't stand jazz or boy bands!

8. Our house has become known as Mid Calder Zoo since we have always had multiple pets plus a few rescues. One of the crows we rescued still lives with us!

9. My favourite holiday destination is Jamaica. It's the only country outside Scotland that I would even consider retiring to.

10. Finally, I am a bit of a sci-fi fan. Really love Dr Who. I've never missed an episode and still watch the repeats. Never hid behind the sofa, though, when the daleks appeared!

A 14 photo stitch using Hugin. Photos on my old Lumix TZ-1 (I think that is the correct model). A little enhancement in Pixelmator Pro. There were, in fact, 21 photos (3 rows of 7) but I cut out the middle row to see if it was needed. Verdict: not really except for some blending issues.

I was tagged by ♥♦ Psycho ♠♣

, Thank you!!

Questions for the tag:

Simple question:

1. How are you?

2.Meaning behind your Flickr name?

3.Sexuality?

4.Style?

5.Did doll collecting influence your life in any way?

6.What does your family think about you as a doll collector?

7.Biggest fear?

1. I come to play a doll and am very fine.

2. I acquired my name from (cry of Japanese dog Wan Wan) which hard rock and a dog liked.

3.All my interest is FR dolls!

4.As for me, it likes dolls to photograph a scene in a model.

5.It became almost all my hobbies.

6.All my families know my hobby. There is neither the affirmation in particular nor the negation.

7.Most of the friends of my doll are older than me.

I pray for friends not decreasing.

The person gathering here is the same hobby, but the intention varies. I can watch the image of the person of the same hobby here and am happy.

shot taken by ; SOME 1

edited ; SOME 1

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We found this really great view at Gamboa Point on Highway No 1. I loved the lonely palm trees at the upper beach. In the background you can see the bridge over the Big Creek Cove.

tagged by : Mozmoz & Mahooy, allah yhdahum -_-''

i tag no one XD

Taken & Edit by : Ms.iGnore !

Macro Mondays: Edge.

In this shot of the Pacific Tree Frog (Hyla regilla), there are two edges represented.

Edge 1: I was trying to capture the leaf edge to show how thin the support structure was for it's perch, a Blueberry plant; which nevertheless, is sufficiently strong enough to support the frog's small 3/4 - 2 inch frame.

Edge 2: The most important edge of all. Amphibian's populations worldwide are declining rapidly and becoming extinct (approx. 200 sp. to date), due to chytridiomycosis, a fungal infection. The fungus is in British Columbia, and from what data I could gather, the Rough-skin Newts and Western Toads are among those at risk.

The Pacific Tree Frog, so far, has not been affected. This could be due to the fact that the frogs with extra moist skin, who like to sun themselves for longer, kill the fungus on their skin with the sun's heat.

So, this shot, which I darkened the surroundings to represent the impending doom for so many species worldwide, stands for those amphibians hovering on the edge of non-existence.

Please don't use this image on websites, blogs, etc. without my permission.