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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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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.
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Equipment:
-Canon 5D Mark II
-EF 24-70 f/2.8L USM
-Hoya Pro-HD Digital Circular Polarizer
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...
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“If indeed you must be candid, be candid beautifully.” - Kahlil Gibran
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)
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Fantasyland, Disneyland
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Campos encarnados llenos de amapolas moviéndose al compás del viento, sintiéndose libres como el signo de Sagitario.
Las flechas del arquero se sentirán cautivadas por el embrujo que se desprende de la fragilidad de esta cautivadora y pasional flor roja.
Morfeo, dios del sueño, era representado llevando esta flor. De aquí que la amapola sea símbolo del sueño.
Quizá por su parentesco con la adormidera, los sueños en que aparecen las amapolas suelen presagiar un pronto consuelo del dolor, tanto del cuerpo como del alma.
Su nombre también está muy ligado en la mitología a Deméter y Perséfone, hija de Zeus.
Un día Perséfone estaba en un campo recogiendo amapolas, de repente se abrió la tierra ante sus pies y apareció Hades, dios del mundo subterráneo, y la llevó consigo para hacerla su mujer por la fuerza. Su madre Deméter salió en su busca y prohibió a la tierra producir ningún fruto hasta no encontrarla.
Zeus, al ver lo que estaba ocurriendo, ordenó que Perséfone pasara seis meses con Hades y otros seis con su madre.
A partir de entonces, la tierra duerme durante la ausencia de Perséfone, y se despierta con la llegada de la primavera al regresar con su madre.
Porthleven is a town, civil parish and fishing port in Cornwall, United Kingdom, near Helston. It is the most southerly port on the island of Great Britain. (Wikipedia)
Some things just look better Large and on BLACK…… Enjoy!!!
This was a shot I came across while my sister was getting dressed; the sun was shining on this side of the house. So as soon as she got here wedding dress on I told her to stand at the window. I had to use the flash in this cease because of the major over lighting, this made the back of her dress light up so that you can see some of the details.
I my (sort) experience I found out that photos with just the bride that are over lighted have a great result. The only thing I don’t like is the dark speck on the right side, but there is nothing I can do about that.
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Camera: Canon EOS 5D MarkII
Exposure: sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/ 5.6
Focal Length: 55 mm
ISO Speed: 2000
Padova, late afternoon, May 12th, 2010...
Yes, that was a real "inferno" (hell). In a few minutes, this storm will have flooded the whole town (including my area). In some areas, people have seen several inches of hail. I did not report major problems to my house at the end, but in some places the water was above waist line... Seconds after this scary shot (taken in Ponte di Brenta), I started to run back to the car to take cover and there I stood for more than an hour before I could move on... what a storm... !
A video found on the web:
mattinopadova.gelocal.it/multimedia/home/24584913
Padova, tardo pomeriggio 12 maggio 2010....
Sì, un vero Inferno! Fra qualche minuto la tempesta avrebbe colpito ed allagato tutta la città, inclusa la mia zona. In alcuni punti, si sono rilevati diversi centimetri di grandine.
Alla fine non ho subito danni rilevanti a casa, ma in alcune aree l'acqua è arrivata all'altezza della cintura...
Alcuni secondi dopo questo scatto un po' pauroso (da Ponte di Brenta), sono corso alla macchina per trovare riparo e lì sono rimasto per più di un'ora prima di potermi muovere... mamma mia che tempesta...!
Un video dal web:
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!)
I FINALLY got a good portrait of my male red-bellied this season. I got a new Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod this weekend, and I really can see the difference.
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
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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!
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Inspirado en *The Doors* ~ Riders on the storm ~
por: Marco Vianna©
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Jinetes que atraviesan un campo de ampolas, durante una tarde de
primavera. Bellaterra ~ Barcelona ~ Catalunya.
# Para esta toma:
Canon EOS 400D Digital + Canon EF-S 18 ÷ 55mm f/3.5 ÷ 5.6
# Obturación: 1/125 seg. ~ Diafragmado: f/7.1 ~ WB: Manual ~ ISO 400.
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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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Tomada en Cala Flores (Cabo Palos) - Murcia.
Vereis, el pasado viernes cambié mi viejo monitor HP de 19" por un NEC P221W de 22" que llega a cubrir hasta un 96% del Adobe RGB, también le he instalado el software que distribuye NEC denominado SpectraView II en su versión 1.1.03 que actualiza entre otras cosas el panel LUTs de 8 a 10, y al que he calibrado hoy con un Eye-One Display 2. Es tan brutal el cambio en el color de un monitor a otro que no sé realmente lo que vosotros veis y necesito saberlo.
Ya se que esto será muy subjetivo porque cada uno tendreis un monitor diferente calibrado o no.
Mi viejo monitor HP de 19" también está calibrado pero hay mucha diferencia de uno a otro en los matices de color.
Según el histograma que me aporta CS3 no hay luces reventadas ni sombras empastadas. Cómo lo veis vosotros?
Gracias de antemano.
Por mi parte le aprecio un halo en la parte superior de la roca que choca con el cielo, pero eso no es novedad ya que lo provoca el algoritmo de reducción que aplica Flickr a todas aquellas imágenes que son mayores de 500px en su lado mayor como es el caso.
I need to know your real opinion about this shot because the last Friday I haved changed my old monitor HP 19" for a NEC P221W that covers until a 96% of Adobe RGB. The histogram is ok in CS3, but the color is very different in HP 19" or NEC P221W.
Thanks for your opinion.
Sony DSLR-A700
1/3''
F20
ISO 100
Sigma 10-20mm a 11mm
Cokin ND8 P121S
Trípod + Remote Control.
I made this 30cm chocolate cake for a 7 year old who's party was all hearts!! I loved doing this one!! Have a great week...Dot
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Ex #18 Front Page Explore :) Thanks for all the views and comments :)
Stopped of at the coast last night on the way to a party as there were some fantastic clouds around. I got some pics but I've never missed so many shots in such a short period of time, always arriving just a few seconds to late for a rainbow or whatever.
This is a beautiful place to watch the sunrise, it comes up behind you looking at Death Valley. We got up early two mornings and went there. Fortunately it's only a 5-10 minute drive from where we were staying at the Furnace Creek Ranch. It's very popular, though, I talked with a photographer from Chicago on my left and one from Toronto on my right.
Another from our recent trip to Embo, in the North East Highlands of Scotland. With the highlands, being the highlands, we got all 4 seasons in one week... you've seen one of the calm days... here's one where the sky was a wee bit more angry.
No sunsets over the water on the east coast, so had to find a rock out in the sea to precariously balance tripod and my not insignificant frame, to shot back across the beach towards the sun. This was after the sun had dipped below the horizon. Invested in a pair of wellies after getting a royal soaking on this one :-)
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“...Se alzó espantao un carancho
de la dormida cumbrera
y el viento encrespó en la tarde
un remolino de ausencias...
¡Qué rancho pa' estar de noche
bautizando las estrellas!
¡Qué campo con el rocío
pa’ desvelar las vigüelas!...”
Fragmento de “Remolinos de ausencia”, de M. Duran
Fuente: gauchoguacho.blogspot.com/
Tacuarembó, Tacuarembó, Uruguay
~Explore#
...As escolhas que fazemos podem mudar
Ou destruir
As correntes que nos prendem nesse lugar
Bem perto de você é aonde eu quero estar
Até o fim de verdade dessa vez! ♪
I'll tell you
The choices we make can change
Or destroy
The chains that bind us in this place
Right next to you is where I want to be
"...Entonce, empeço a alembrar
aqueles trastes que eu tive:
- a daga, punho de ourives,
para passear à mão-salva
e um nagão, berro de touro
e um relógio, casca de ouro,
mais certo que a estrela d'alva..."
Trecho de "Recuerdos de Tapejara", de Aureliano de Figueiredo Pinto
Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil
The concept of "foreground interest" doesn't really seem to be my thing. But, trying here to see if a very uneventful sky can be balanced by at least some kind of "event" going on in the foreground :-)
Have a great weekend everyone!
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