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Sant Jaume de Frontanyà és el municipi més petit de Catalunya, actualment té tan sols 31 habitants. Situat a la comarca del Berguedà, en el límit amb el Ripollès, just a la serralada del pre-pirineu. En el nucli s’hi troba un magnífic exemplar d’església romànica dedicada a Sant Jaume, i que està considerada la catedral del romànic al Berguedà. El nucli urbà es desenvolupa al voltant de l’església, i més enllà d’aquest nucli pròpiament dit, s’hi troben unes cases de pagès, cadascuna amb la seva pròpia història. Podem recomanar el poble de Sant Jaume de Frontanyà pel seu entorn i la seva tranquil·litat. Gaudiu a Sant Jaume de les diferents èpoques de l’any, la gran varietat de bolets que hi creixen; la famosa “Edelweis”, més popular a les nostres terres com a “flor de neu”, a més, prop de Sant Jaume es pot visitar l’ermita pre-romànica de Tubau i el Santuari de Santa Maria del Oms.
Sant Jaume de Frontanya is the smallest town in Catalonia, currently has only 31 inhabitants. Located in the Berguedà region, on the border with Ripollès, just mountains of the Pyrenees. At the core there is a magnificent example of Romanesque church dedicated to St. James, which is considered to Berguedà Romanesque cathedral. The village developed around the church, and beyond this nucleus itself, there are several country houses, each with its own history. We recommend the village of Sant Jaume de Frontanya by its environment and its tranquility. Treat yourself to St James the different seasons, the variety of mushrooms that grow the famous "Edelweis" most popular in our lands as "flower of snow", also near Sant Jaume can visit the pre-Romanesque chapel of Tubau and the Sanctuary of Santa Maria Olmos.
Sant Jaume de Frontanyà es el municipio más pequeño de Cataluña, actualmente tiene sólo 31 habitantes. Situado en la comarca del Berguedà, en el límite con el Ripollès, justo en la cordillera del pre-pirineo. En el núcleo se encuentra un magnífico ejemplar de iglesia románica dedicada a Santiago, y que está considerada la catedral del románico en el Berguedà. El núcleo urbano se desarrolla alrededor de la iglesia, y más allá de este núcleo propiamente dicho, se encuentran unas casas rurales, cada una con su propia historia. Podemos recomendar el pueblo de Sant Jaume de Frontanyà por su entorno y su tranquilidad. Disfrute en Sant Jaume de las diferentes épocas del año, la gran variedad de setas que crecen, la famosa "Edelweis", más popular en nuestras tierras como "flor de nieve", además, cerca de Santiago se puede visitar la ermita prerrománica de Tubau y el Santuario de Santa María del Oms.
Que la familia,los amigos,la paz y la alegria os ronden a todos en estas fechas navideñas,mis queridos flickeros..lo deseo desde el fondo de mi corazón!!!.
Aquí,en mi cocina,pasaré bastantes horas en los días venideros,con nuestra Virgen de Covadonga siempre a la vista.
Dada la preocupación que noto en los comentarios aclaro que en esta casa todos echan una mano...para levantar las tapas de la cacerolas!!!,la verdad es que me ayudan
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Walking around, I met this old door,
had the window between open, looked and tried;
imagine a better world for all,
in the mailbox let some applications,
I hope that everyone gets good news,
these are the wishes of a Dreamer.
Caminhando por aí, encontrei-me com esta porta antiga,
tinha a janela entre aberta, olhei e tentei;
imaginar um Mundo melhor para todos,
na caixa de correio deixei alguns pedidos,
espero que todos recebam boas novas,
são estes os desejos de um Sonhador.
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21 Aralık / En Uzun Gece... 21 December /The longest night...
Gecelerinizin de bu kadar aydınlık olması dileğiyle...
Yelda is the name of the "seb-i yelda" festival which refers the end of the summer and is celebrated on December 21, the longest night of the year.
Rodeo Beach - Marin Headlands, California
Sunday afternoon I was having a late lunch when I received a phone call from Jim Patterson. He mentioned that the storms that had been beating the bay area for the past couple of days looked like it was going to let up in just in time for sunset in the San Francisco area, so I thought it over, and decided that it was a opportunity that I just couldn't pass up. So I grabbed my things and headed out to the GGB to meet up with Jim.
We met up and quickly decided that Rodeo was the best for the evening, so on we went. Over the hills and painfully trailing behind a tourist that was taking his sweet time on the only road to Rodeo...
As soon as Jim and I made it to the ever so popular sea stacks, Jim ripped off his shoes and socks, going "Toes to the sand" as I just said " "@%*# it" and left my shoes on. Later, after taking a step backwards and tripping over a low rock, my shoes and pants got soaked! Normally, I brave the cold ocean air in shorts, because 99.9% of the time I end up no less than knee deep in the salty water, but I just didn't have the time to change before I headed out.
Well, after a whirlwind week of shooting all over the bay area, I ended the weekend with this, and a some amazing night images of the storms passing over San Francisco (to be uploaded soon). Also.... Check out what Patrick Smith captured around the same time, just three miles away. Crazy how the conditions can be so different right around the corner.
As always..... Thanks for the views and comments!
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Canon 5D Mark II
Exposure: 0.4
Aperture: f/16.0
Focal Length: 20 mm
ISO Speed: 50
Lens:17-40 f/4L
Lee .3 & .9 hard edge GND
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Taking a leave from Flickr till 2010.
Wishing you great Holidays, my friends.
See you in 2010.
Russian-American relationships are improving...
I will stay extremely busy till ~ April of 2010.
It's a business-driven decision.
I will miss you guys, my Flickr friends.
Svetlana will work hardly as my backup too.
First things - first...
Счастливых праздников!
Увидимся в Новом 2010 году!
Nikon D700 + Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF
Nikon MC-36 Multi-function Remote Cord
Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 3-Section Pro Carbon Fiber Tripod
Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head
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Season's Greetings!
Happy New Year!
Marry Christmas!
See you next year, my dear friends!
Увидимся в следующем году, мои дорогие друзья!
Поздравляю всех с Новым 2010 годом!
Frohe Weihnachten und einen guten rustch ins neue Jahr!
Спасибо за поддержку, мои дорогие друзья!
Thanks for all your support, my dear friends!
Merci pour tout votre soutien, mes chers amis!
Gracias por todo su apoyo, mis queridos amigos!
Grazie per tutto il vostro sostegno, miei cari amici!
My favorite Nutcracker from our Steinbach collection of German handmade nutckrackers.
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Geiranger from another angle....Check out the Geotag to see the exact location
Have a great Sat dears!
Faisal!
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Globe Restaurant (Al Faisaliah Tower).
Food is not just what you eat: It's where, how and with whom you eat it. A bottle of Chardonnay, a well-prepared meal and a view to die for is the perfect combination. For food enthusiasts, like myself, you have to try dining at the top of Riyadh city (The Globe). It's an extremely valuable experience that you should not miss.
Oh, and make sure you have your camera with you. You'll know why once you get there.
PS: I don't drink alcohol, and the Chardonnay glass in this photo is alcohol-free. After all, we're still in Saudi Arabia ;-)
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الرياض - المملكة العربية السعودية
مطعم الجلوب ، الفيصلية
السر -أعزائي- في الغذاء لا يكمن في نوعيته وحسب ، بل أين وكيف ومع من تتناول طعامك ، على الأقل إن كنت ترغب بـ ذكرى وتجربة لا تنسى
زجاجة شاردونيه ، وجبة ممتازة التحضير ، وبالطبع مزيج من المناظر الخلابة هي المعادلة التي يصعب إيجادها هذه الأيام ، وإن كنتم من عشــّـاق الطعام ، مثلي ، فـ حتماً ستجدون ما تبحثون عنه في هذا المطعم
ملاحظة : أنا لا أشرب المشروبات الكحولية إطلاقاً ، والشاردونيه في هذه الصورة خالي من الكحول تماماً ، إلا أنه يــُـحَــضــّـر بنفس الطريقة مع مراعاة عدم إضافة الكحول
For a better view of the faraway monastery and the surrounding landscapes, and to see how tremendously huge these mountains really are, view it large
Sitting on the 4000m high Fotula Pass, we look back at where we came from...far far away, so far its almost invisible, we see the Lamayuru Monastery.
Located in the most fantastic geological folds and schist's rock surroundings, popularly called 'moonscape' thanks to the feel it gives you of being on an alien planet., it is known as one of the oldest and largest monasteries in Ladakh, and was built in the 10th Century by two practitioners of Tantric Buddhism.
The site where the monastery stands was once said to be a huge lake. A buddhist saint "Naropa" meditated here for years to cause a crack in the mountain which drained out the lake and gave him the place to lay the founding stones.
When the lake dried out, he found a dead lion lying inside it. On the same spot, he constructed the first temple of the area, known as the Singhe Ghang (Lion Mound).
Lamayuru also marks the meeting place of the Great Himalayan Wall and the East Karakorum Himalaya Ranges.
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Went through a few of my South America shots and found this one of Iguazu Falls on the order of Argentina and Brazil. This was one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. The only complaint I have is not being there long enough to get any up close & personal sunrise or sunset shots :( Technically not the most brilliant shot however this gives a good feel as to what the views are like. There are 275 waterfalls that make up Iguazu Falls. Truly a natural wonder indeed. Wikipedia can give you more specs if interested: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iguazu_Falls I will be browsing through your streams soon. Darn all those Christmas parties that have kept me away from my precious, precious Flickr friends. Thanks for stopping by!
Auronzo di Cadore is locate in the Province of Belluno in the Italian region Veneto, located about 120 km north of Venice and about 50 km northeast of Belluno. This shot was taken from the bridge. In the background are the mountains Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Cima d'Auronzo and Croda dei Toni.
~Confucius
Ok, so maybe oneeeeeeeee more shot of the neighborhood! Took this last week after the first snow we got of the year. We didn't get very much, but I still liked how it looked!
Thanks for the visits my friends, enjoy your weekend!
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Houston, Texas USA.
Festive holiday music gig in our office buildidg
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Спасибо за поддержку, мои дорогие друзья!
Thanks for all your support, my dear friends!
Merci pour tout votre soutien, mes chers amis!
Gracias por todo su apoyo, mis queridos amigos!
Grazie per tutto il vostro sostegno, miei cari amici!
Lake Tamblingan is the smallest lake in Bali, it is situated in the plateau area with cool atmosphere, rain forest hills and fogs are daily covering the whole area. During rainy season a quality light in this area can drastically change within minutes (i took this shot 38minutes later after Down to Tamblingan).
The authenticity of nature in Lake Tamblingan is still strongly felt in the absence of the use of motorized boats in the lake and no modern tourism facility. Local communities use traditional wooden boats called JUKUNG for fishing. Don't expect to catch big fish, there is no big fish, just catch the happy feeling being in a wonderful place ^_^
Canon EOS 50D
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
30 sec • f/14 • 17mm • ISO100
Exposure Mode + White Balance: Manual
HITECH Filter ND Grads 3-stops HE
HOYA NDX400
RAW proccessed with Digital Photo Pro
TIFF proccessed with Adobe Photoshop CS3
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Our company top executives on United Way charity closing event!
Those guys were great!
Nikon D700 + Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S
ISO 6400
NO FLASH
This week I decided to bring my camera to work with me in the hopes there would be a sunrise. I swung by a local lake on the way to work and found this great blue heron perched on a log. I have been wanting to get a shot like this for awhile. Consider this my first attempt for such a shot. I would like to do a bird silhouette series at some point. Hope you enjoy this quick fall snap I took :) Thanks for looking!
This is probably THE most popular location for people to take photos of the Seattle skyline. I used to live on Queen Anne Hill and would see this view daily... and never once get sick of it. I remember this day like it was yesterday, in that moment, knowing that the scene that was unfolding in front of me, was truly a once in a lifetime event. Though I've taken probably 1,000s of shots of this location over the years, I had never seen anything quite like it. Though the color in the sunset this day was absolutely breathtaking, the real draw for me were the multiple sets of lenticular clouds that formed over Mt. Rainier. It’s rare enough to catch the mountain on a clear day and be able to view one UFO shaped Lenticular cloud forming over the mountain, let alone mutliple sets stacked on top of one another. Throughout this day, up to 5 different sets of Lenticular stacks had formed and slowly moved off to the side of Mt. Rainier as the wind patterns shifted. Rumors state that lenticular clouds are a sign that the weather pattern is changing and rain is on its way within 24 hours. With how often it does rain here in Seattle, you’d think that these things would be more common! As colorful as this shot is, it really doesn’t do justice to the brilliant, near fluorescent orange sunset that was due West (this shot is facing South).
Though I have many personal favorites, this is really the photo that started it all for me. The one where all my previous years worth of HDR explorations finally "clicked" and everything came into balance. Some of you have seen this shot before and for those folks, I appologize :-) On the photo's one year anniversary, I decided to clean up my original image and run it through a slightly different post process. Also, when I joined Flickr almost 1 year ago, I didn't really know what I was doing and posted 30 images at once. This was buried deep within that set and sadly, never got any attention.
I must say, one year later, the creative "inspirado" that this one capture gave me is still going strong and I think I've taken more shots this year, than almost my previous 20 years of photography. Ah, the beauty of digitial :-)
Work took a bit of turn for me but has finally starting to calm down so I'm looking forward to getting back into my Flickr groove and checking out all he great work I've missed in the bit of time I've been away! Hope you all have a great week!
Entre otras cosas se puede ver:
Cerros: lopez, capilla, y millaqueo.
Lagos: Moreno (este y oeste), Nahuel Huapi.
Laguna el Trébol.
Hotel Llao Lao.
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I will revisit your photostreams today.
This is photo from my Tunnels series.
Looks much better with B l a c k M a g i c
The Houston tunnel system is a system of tunnels 6 m (about 20 ft) below Houston's downtown street system. The system is 10 km long (6-7 mi depending on the source), and forms a network of subterranean, climate-controlled, pedestrian walkways that link 95 full city blocks.
Today's Tunnel is a series of underground passageways that, with above-ground skywalks, link office towers to hotels, banks, corporate and government offices, restaurants, retail stores, and the Theater District. Only one building, Wells Fargo Plaza, offers direct access from the street to the Tunnel; otherwise, other entry points are from street-level stairs, escalators, and elevators located inside buildings that are connected to the tunnel. Most of the tunnel system is located in the western half of downtown Houston.
ISO Speed: 720
Nikon D700 + Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 14 mm
Processing:
LR2: RAW processing, sharpenning.
CS: Curves.
Camera : Nikon D90
Lenses : Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
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The National day of Qatar ( 18 December)
Every December 18th, we celebrate Qatar National Day in commemoration of the historic day in 1878 when Sheikh Jassem, the founder of the State of Qatar, succeeded his father, Sheikh Muhammad Bin Thani, as the ruler and led the country towards unity.
December 18th is the day we remember how Qatari national unity was achieved and how Qatar became a distinct and respected nation out of a society torn apart by conflicting tribal loyalties, devoid of security and order, and overrun by invaders.
Qatar's National Day is about honoring the heroes, leaders and people who built this country.
It's also a chance to reflect on the principles on which Qatar was founded - truth, justice, friendship and brotherhood and to remember the values of generosity, loyalty responsibility and sacrifice which are key to Qatar's success today.
Qatar nation has proved in the past, present, and God willing, the future, to be capable of bringing prosperity and building good relationships, both internally and throughout the Arab and Islamic world.
Qatar has proved that it's more than just oil, gas and commerce, but also a guiding light for education, knowledge, innovation and freedom.
Sheik Jassem died on July 17the 1913 ending a fruitful and memorable life.
He was succeeded by his son Sheikh Abdulla bin Jassem Al Thani.
MEANING OF THE FLAG : The white portion of the Qatar flag symbolizes peace and the maroon, which was formerly red, represents the Kharijite Muslims of Qatar and the bloodshed in Qatar's many wars. The serrated edge represents Qatar as the 9th member of the 'reconciled Emirates' of the Arabian Gulf at the conclusion of the Qatari-British treaty in 1916.
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Verbier is a ski resort in the Swiss Alps, in the canton of Valais. It is part of the "Four Valleys" ski area, which includes the ski resorts of Verbier, Nendaz, Veysonnaz, La Tzoumaz, and Thyon. Verbier is recognized as one of the premiere "off-piste" resorts worldwide. Many top skiers have settled in the resort in order to take advantage of the steep slopes, varied conditions and vibrant nightlife. Verbier is also a popular holiday destination for celebrities, including Sarah Ferguson, Diana Ross, James Blunt and The Crown Prince Couple of Denmark: Frederik and Mary.
Verbier is located in the Val de Bagnes, in the Valais region of Switzerland. The resort lies on a south orientated terrace at around 1,500 metres facing the Grand Combin massif.
Verbier only has one access road, which starts in the town of Le Châble.
The Grand Combin is a mountain in the western Pennine Alps in Switzerland. With its 4,314 metres (14,154 ft) high summit it is one of the highest peaks in the Alps and the second most prominent of its range.
The Grand Combin is also a large glaciated massif consisting of several summits, among which three are above 4000 metres.
The Alps (French: Alpes; German: Alpen; Italian: Alpi; Romansh: Alps; Slovene: Alpe) is the name for one of the great mountain range systems of Europe, stretching from Austria and Slovenia in the east, through Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany to France in the west. The word "Alps" was taken via French from Latin Alpes (meaning "the Alps"), which may be influenced by the Latin words albus (white) or altus (high) or more likely a Latin rendering of a Celtic or Ligurian original.
The highest mountain in the Alps is Mont Blanc, at 4,808 metres (15,774 ft), on the Italian-French border. All the main peaks of the Alps can be found in the list of mountains of the Alps and list of Alpine peaks by prominence.
The Alps are generally divided into the Western Alps and the Eastern Alps. The division is along the line between Lake Constance and Lake Como, following the Rhine. The Western Alps are higher, but their central chain is shorter and curved; they are located in Italy, France and Switzerland. The Eastern Alps (main ridge system elongated and broad) belong to Austria, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovenia and Switzerland.
The Alps are a classic example of what happens when a temperate area at lower altitude gives way to higher elevation terrain. Elevations around the world which have cold climates similar to those found in polar areas have been called alpine. A rise from sea level into the upper regions of the atmosphere causes the temperature to decrease. The effect of mountain chains on prevailing winds is to carry warm air belonging to the lower region into an upper zone, where it expands in volume at the cost of a proportionate loss of heat, often accompanied by the precipitation of moisture in the form of snow or rain.
Camera: Nikon D3
Lens: Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S
Focal Length: 24mm
Aperture: f/22
Shutter Speed : Bulb 80sec
ISO: 100
Exposure: Manual
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The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) describes the Asian elephant as "being seriously threatened with extinction". There are 560 working animals left in Laos and a further 700 wild ones rapidly running out of habitat. The Elephant Festival has been organised to raise awareness of the need for action to protect the Asian elephant as part of the vital cultural and natural heritage of Laos and the countries of the region. Nowadays conservation of an important elephant population is undertaken by Wildlife Conservation Society in Protected Areas. They are trying to reduce human-elephant conflict. The working elephant is a main source of income of the people of this region especially for mahouts. Laos Elephant also attract tourist because of the facility of elephant riding and trekking. Tourism appears to be one answer with its good and bad consequences.
In the late afternoon we arrived at the Tadlo Resort. This elephant was standing next to our bungalow all alone. I promised my kids a ride for the next day. I took a photo closely of this giant elephant but I did NOT noticed he was unchained. Nobody there just me and the unchained Elephant! I guess she must be a very friendly and timit Elephant. We had a beautiful bungalow overlooking the Tad Lo waterfall; as is typical in Laos there is nothing in between. The best thing to do here is explore the falls, a relaxing meal, visit the people in village, go for a swim and an elephant ride. There are two elephants, which can carry two people each. There were only a couple of tourists here, and we were the only ones going for a ride that next day. The elephant carried us across rivers, past the Taat Lo waterfalls, and through a village. The women were out working in the fields and tending to children. Their dress code is much more relaxed at home than in town. One woman hurried into her hut to cover her bare breasts as we rode into the village. The children, like all Lao children, shouted Sawadee. The young children find white- skinned people fascinating and frightening. They warm to your smile, tentatively touch your skin, and then hide their faces or run away. An elephant doesn't get very far in two hours. He just lumbers along. We had a friendly chat with the elephant handler and enjoyed the ride.
Laos, ooit bekend als het ”Land van een Miljoen Olifanten”, riskeert zijn olifantenkuddes binnen de 50 jaar kwijt te raken indien er niets wordt ondernomen om de dieren beter te beschermen. Een van de redders van de Aziatische olifant in Laos kan het toerisme zijn. Stroperij en verlies van leefgebieden door houtkap, landbouwactiviteiten en hydro-elektrische projecten heeft voor een sterke terugval gezorgd, zowel van werk- als wilde olifanten. Bezorgdheid over het lot van de Aziatische olifant in het conflict tussen mensen en olifanten, heeft de afgelopen jaren geleid tot oprichting van beschermde gebieden. Toerisme is ook nodig, want tot heel kort geleden werd in Laos geen enkele poging gedaan om olifanten beter te beschermen. Maar nu de toeristen komen lijkt er meer initiatieven tot bescherming van de olifanten mogelijk, want toeristen brengen natuurlijk geld in het laatje. En dat geld kan het verarmde land best gebruiken.
It's the Bean!
Group photo of myself, my nephew Danny and his girlfriend Lisa at Cloud Gate in Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois. Locals call it the "Bean" because of its legume-like shape.
This was taken Thanksgiving weekend which turned out to be a great day (weather wise) in the city. That's us standing near my tripod. And yes, I am so powerful that I told all the tourists and locals to stand back as I took this eight second exposure to capture our reflection and the Chicago skyline.
Happy Travels!
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Waking up in hospital in 2003, Mr. Vimon found himself unable to see and tied down with restraints. Apparently doctors were afraid he might commit suicide. Little did they know, their patient had more than just the will to live. Seven years after developing the Champassak Pa Suam waterfall as a tourist area, and just three days after the opening of his restaurant there, Mr Vimon Kidbamloung was hit by malaria and his world turned completely dark. His restaurant was full of customers, but shortly after opening he was taken to the hospital where he remained in a coma for 8 days. When I woke up, every thing was totally dark. I heard the voice of a young nurse who was looking after me, so I asked her to take off the restraints as I was conscious of my condition. I told the doctors to do whatever it took to assist me in my recovery. My cousin and two sons were waiting to help, he recalls. After his recovering Mr. Vimon decided to write a book how to fight and overcome set backs entitled: They Say I’m Crazy in order to tell his story in his own words.
I want to tell the facts about my life and my work in developing the waterfall. Because I am blind, people exaggerate too much about my life. Some people even say that I am a forest guarding soldier. After its introduction to the public, the entrepreneur’s book has been selling very well. Readers seems to be interested in this man’s life and how he manages to be so successful despite impairment. Vimon has also become a lecturer, invited to speak to youth in Laos and Thailand as teachers believe his life can inspire younger people to fight and overcome set backs in their own lives.
I think Mr. Vimon did a great job together with the locals. The Pa Suam waterfall is located on the Bolaven Plateau and is a great spot to spend a lazy afternoon or a quiet overnight stay. The Uttayan Bachieng Lodge overlooks the waterfall and offers a wide range of accommodation options, from unique tree-house type bungalows to homestay in an ethnic Lave village.
From Pakse we went for a long drive passing Lak then making a turn at the major road, Route 20, heading to Salavan province, we visited Pa Suam falls. At the entrance there is a long inner drive towards the falls where the unnamed restaurant of Mr. Vimon can be found. This one is pretty popular since it’s closer to Pakse and Salavan. Pa Suam Waterfalls is a low height falls. It’s beauty lies on its majestic wide torrent along rectangular stones. A very picturesque waterfall. There is another un-altered falls nearby Pa Suam and it doesn’t have a name yet. I thought the falls looks nice as it flows freely down river. After our visit we headed to an ethnic village nearby. There are a lot more falls in Bolaven Plateau. The best time to visit is in the afternoon for the best light but I might as well do with what I have.
Source: Vientiane Times August 29, 2009
Canon 50D | ISO 100 | f22 | 15 | 10mm | nd400 | Lee 0.6 and 0.9 Soft Grads
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Slipping fast
Down with his ship
Fading in the shadows
- Metallica, Unforgiven III
After a recent visit to Point Cartwright, we thought we might as well stop by and check the SS Dicky for some more nd400 and Lee fun. The tide was fantastic - beautifully lapping around the wreck. I was thinking I needed another element to this shot and so Kane decided to jump in and stand still for a lot of time. He did cop a good number of waves and was a very still model. Natutal light rays in the sky provided by the sun passing through some clouds. The dark patch is a little annoying in the top right, but alas the interest in the image is enough I hope :)
Processing
Clarity, black and white, cool WB tones, more gradient in the sky, sharpening.
Kuwait | WaterScape | SunRise
Technical Specs :
Camera: Canon EOS 5D mark ||
Lens: Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II
Focal Length: 16mm
Aperture: f/20
Shutter: 5 sec
ISO: 50
Exposure: Manual
Other : on tripod + Cable Release
Filters : HOYA ND8 filter
A38, Lichfield, Staffordshire
"The A38 heading southwest towards Shenstone in the evening rush hour"
Been a while since i've posted any B&W work, this is from a recent trip to the 'deep south' of the island and was inspired by the dark and twisted creations of my friend Chris over at chemical gdns who likes to call that place home
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©2009 Jason Swain, All Rights Reserved
This image is not available for use on websites, blogs or other media without the explicit written permission of the photographer.
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The heart of NYC night must be the spontaneous people party happening each night around Times Square! The happiest place on earth!
Spectacular animated advertisements are beholding!
A gigantic LED screen flashes on the spot group pictures with its "15 Second Of Fame".
Black Eyed Peas' "I Gotta Feeling"
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Manual
Exposure: 0.04 sec (1/25)
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 17 mm
ISO Speed: 3200
people think
what differs them from animals
people remember
some want to forget
some people reflect
and not even enough
~self reflection~
not in a visual visible outside way
but more in an invisible hidden inside way
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Explore FrontPage Nov 23, 2009
EXPLORED Nov 23, 2009 #9
November pink rose from our frontyard to you, my Flickrs friends!
Thanks for all your support, my dear friends!
Спасибо за поддержку, мои дорогие друзья!
I made a promise last July that I would upload another picture of this mind-twisting stairwell (seen in Charlestown, MA). Here I am four months later proving that I'm a man of my word. This flattened perspective sparked an interest in urban abstracts this past summer... it still tops the list as one of my favorites from Boston. A huge thanks to Irisa for the crop suggestion!
20 Jul 2010 - Reached 10,000 views!
Dedicated to digitalpsam, a friend who is always present...thanks Sam!
Regalo 6 preset di mia creazione" Vintage Look" per Lightroom, se siete interessati richiedete il link per il download tramite flickr mail ; )
I give 6 free presets created by me, "Vintage Look" for Lightroom, if you're interested, ask the link for download, via flickr mail. ; )
Everyone survived this shipwreck during a storm in the 1960's at Carraig na Finise.
You may have seen this ship before, especially if you are Irish. You can see it
here from about the 12 second mark.
Maison Kammerzell, a medieval civil housing building in late Gothic architecture in an area formerly belonging to the Holy Roman Empire.
Located in the heart of Harlem, there is no finer restaurant than Sylvia's. It is known for the famous and not so famous folks that believe the soul food offered here is second to none. We had heard of this place so a group of us stopped in for lunch. I had the ribs, they were to die for and I will surely taste them again on the next trip to NY
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