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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
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...
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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
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you're having a great day!
Last week, I received my "big stopper" and I was itching to get out and use it; so, I headed out to the coast and eventually landed in Pacifica, CA. This city is usually blanketed by fog so I was really crossing my fingers for some nice clouds. As I arrived it started to sprinkle, so I pulled out my golf umbrella and shot away. The rain continued so I had no choice but to shoot the pier from this location. The rain eventually gave up and I shot other comps, but to be honest I liked this one the best. Long exposures (B&W) are not as easy as you think and takes lots of patience. By the way, the "big stopper" is a must in every landscape photographer's bag. It's so much easier then the round screw on type.
Here in the bay area, we are lucky to be schooled by local black & white master, Steve. Click here for some serious black & white inspiration.
Hope you all have a great holiday weekend and may you and your camera find some beautiful light. As always, thanks for your support and visits. Jave
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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.
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Who knows what tomorrow brings
In a world few hearts survive?
All I know is the way I feel.
When it's real, I keep it alive.
The road is long, there are mountains in our way,
But we climb a step every day.
Love lifts us up where we belong,
Where the eagles cry
On a mountain high.
Love lifts us up where we belong,
Far from the world below,
Up where the clear winds blow.
Some hang on to "used to be,"
Live their lives looking behind.
All we have is here and now,
All our life, out there to find.
The road is long, there are mountains in our way,
But we climb a step every day
Love lifts us up where we belong,
Where the eagles cry
On a mountain high.
Love lift us up where we belong,
Far from the world we know,
Where the clear winds blow.
Time goes by, no time to cry,
Life's you and I. A life today.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRR5lpmvjcE (canción sugerida por Arrano)
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)
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:
~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!
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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
Boston from its nicest side. I'm not so often in the financial district, but I should do once a night photowalk there. You will pretty likely see some results here soon.
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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!!!
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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!
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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.
Aqui de analogico a digital:
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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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Today, Margreet and I went to Ghent Belgium.
It was a cold and windy day, but we had fun.
We went for coffee and a group of Spanish people came in.
Margreet (Margaretha) is from Spain, so she asked a nice man ;-))
to take a picture of us. And although this is a "snapshot",
I love the way how he captured the incoming light and the outside view!
Texture by:Temari 09: Afternoon Delight Thanks my friend!
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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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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Machine and objective: Canon EOS 450D, Sigma 18-200mm DC OS.
Locale: España, Sevilla.
Photographer: F.MartínezLedesma
Grande View On Black Large
Velocidad: 1/200s
ISO: 100
Apertura: f3,5
Focal: 18mm
...El amor de una madre es el combustible que hace que un ser humano logre lo imposible....
...A mother's love is the fuel that makes a human being to achieve the impossible.....
Esté donde esté siempre te tengo en mi corazón porque eres mi madre, madre que tanto quiero y a quien tanto necesito.
- F.MartínezLedesma -
Este es mi pequeño detalle que dedico a mi madre, persona que quiero más que a mi vida. Tu felicidad para mi es como un bonito atardecer. Gracias por todo mamá.
…Nunca me han interesado ni el poder ni la fortuna lo que admiro son las flores que crecen en la basura…
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via Taranto - Rome, Italy / Roma, Lazio, Italia / Italie, 2010 - HDR
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So today was the day after the party and some of my friends had a hangover haha. My friend Di and I didn't. Last night was crazy and I threw up for thr first time from drinking. It was so hard to walk home and my friend and I just collapsed on my bed when we got home. My parents didn't notice a thing haha. When we woke up we went to Mr. Tea's (the cafe we usually go to and where we had the party at) to eat and check out the place. Everything was back to normal and then we went to the park to play some ball and hang out. When everyone went to basketball practice three of my friends and I decided to go to Battery Park to hang out and eat Applebees. We stopped at some place I call the shore and skipped some rocks. I took this at seaport and we walked all the way to Applebees just to find it closed. So we decided to go to wholefoods where we just ate burgers and fries for dinner.