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Amidst the wintry landscape, an old wooden bridge stretches its timeworn limbs over icy waters, a testament to resilience and connection. Each creak and groan tells a story of enduring countless seasons, facing the biting cold with stoic strength. This bridge, worn by the weight of footsteps that have crossed its planks over time, becomes a metaphor for the bridges we build in our lives. Just as this structure spans the icy waters, we, too, navigate the cold currents of circumstance and misunderstanding. Building bridges, whether metaphorical or tangible, is a reflection of our innate human capacity to connect, to transcend divides, and to forge pathways to understanding. In the delicate dance between vulnerability and fortitude, we construct bridges that carry the weight of shared experiences, fostering connections that sustain us through the icy waters of life.
North Peak Lodge
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Amidst the heaving swells of a sand sea, this lone calotrope plant clings to life. In fact, it does more than just survive - it bears flowers and fruit in these severely harsh conditions.
Sahara Desert, Mauritania.
October 2002. © David Hill
Morning Read ,,,,
.... amidst the Morning Glow
....... Faded but Not Jaded
Bokeh :
Taken with Fuji XE-3 with adapted Minolta MC Rokkor PG 50mm F1.4 with focal reducer from Laina EOS to FX, and adapter from MD to EOS (comes with a lens)
amidst the vastness of human knowledge...is the vastness of Divine Knowledge...that everything learned by the people...is what brings love for all Humanity...
Amidst a complex seascape, a pair of class 88 electro-diesels, 88008 ‘Ariadne’ and 88010 ‘Aurora’ stand at Hunterston Low Level with 6S54, the 0442 from Carlisle Kingmoor.
The train is standing at the end of the Hunterston Low Level branch, with the buffer stops located under the disused conveyer belt once used to convey imported ore and later coal from the deepwater anchorages of Clydeport. The crane used for loading irradiated nuclear fuel flasks is immediately behind the locomotives, with a single flask wagon positioned under the crane.
The water in the foreground is Hunterston Lagoon, which was created when the Clydeport complex was built in the 1970s.
Beyond the conveyer is Millport, the only town on the island of Great Cumbrae.
Across the Firth of Clyde is Kilchattan Bay on the Isle of Bute.
Further still, across Kilbrannan Sound is Kintyre, a long peninsular of the Scottish mainland. Nearly 25 miles away the Beinn an Tuirc Windfarm is visible on top of the Kintyre ridge.
Amidst plenty of color, rebuilt 70MAC #4714 leads M692-20 under the C&O signals at Bobbs on the way from Shelby to Russell.
Amidst a beautiful Autumn landscape Black 5 45407 and Standard 76079 double head 'The Cotton Mills Express' away from Todmoden and approach Kitson Wood tunnel on November 3rd 2007.
( This is a re-scan and process )
Samsung NX1 & LZOS Jupiter 9 - 85mm f/2
15 Aperture Blades | f/4 | Manual Focus | Available Light | Handheld
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amidst these cups is a connective thread linking thousands of strangers.
that absolutely fascinates me.
Amidst the quiet of the mountains, the sunrise whispers secrets of possibility, reminding us that with each step, we journey closer to our dreams.
Amidst the quiet grandeur of Raj Bhavan, Mumbai, this sunlit veranda stands as a silent witness to history. The delicate latticework, dancing shadows, and sea-kissed breeze evoke a forgotten rhythm — where viceroys once paused, and time still chooses to linger. In this stillness, echoes of the past breathe softly through beams of light.
Raj Bhavan, Mumbai is the official residence of the governor of Maharashtra. It is located on the tip of Malabar Hills, Mumbai.
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Amidst the cold, biting winds of winter, the shipyards along the Thames stand as silent witnesses to time. The heavy, storm-laden sky looms above, casting a dramatic contrast over the rusted metal and old timber, while the river churns beneath.
Tucked away amidst the stunning mountains of Bhutan, there's a peaceful monastery that's as serene as it gets. It's like a picture-perfect escape where you can unwind and soak in the beauty of nature.
Perched high up on the hills, this monastery is a sight to behold with its traditional Bhutanese architecture, adorned with colorful prayer flags fluttering in the breeze. It's a place where you can take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and just be in the moment.
When you're there, you'll hear the soothing chants of monks echoing in the air, adding to the tranquil atmosphere. And as you take in the fresh mountain air and the breathtaking views all around, you'll feel a sense of peace wash over you.
People have been visiting this monastery for generations, drawn by its spiritual aura and the sheer beauty of its surroundings. Whether you're seeking some quiet time for reflection or just want to immerse yourself in nature's beauty, a visit to this monastery is sure to leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Amidst the iron bars,
Where sky and clouds entwine,
Lies a tapestry of boundless blue,
Adorned with drifting dreams.
In a Wim Wenders’ “Perfect Days” mood…. youtu.be/QzZBbX5A1FA?si=OIcVNWLFZZdpvk90
Spotted amidst the narrow lanes of Dhobi Ghat, Mumbai.
Context:
Washerman/women in local language are called 'Dhobi'.
From the 'tourist info poster' placed outside:
1. This a 125+ years old open air laundrymat in Mumbai.
2. There are rows of open-air concrete wash pens, each fitted with its own flogging stone. Its the world's largest outdoor laundry.
3. This place has an annual turnover of approx. 2 Million USD
4. It garnered a Guiness Book record entry under 'most people hand-washing cloths at a single location', at 2011.
I wanted to write a personal note, but found this article expressing it way better. Do read.
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amidst the high altitude cold deserts of the trans Himalayan region. About 15km from the Indo China border
A hatchling Burmese Python (Python bivittatus) in habitat in the vast marshes of the Everglades as wild thunderstorm approaches in south Florida. Much of the region that pythons inhabit here is freshwater marsh, where they utilize levees and tree islands to hunt a wide variety of prey. At roughly 20" out of the egg, hatchling pythons can quickly put on size and reach 4 feet in length in a year span.
Perched amidst the greenery, bathed in the sun's golden caress, are slender birds of flame. Not of flesh and feather, but of molten glass, their forms elongated and graceful, necks stretching skyward like ballerinas in a fiery tutu. The sunlight, as if drawn to their molten hearts, ignites them from within. A ballet of crimson and amber, their bodies glow with an inner furnace. Each bird, a unique sculpture, catches the light differently. The hedgerow, no longer just a wall of green, becomes a canvas for the fiery display. Leaves, touched by the reflected glow, take on a warm blush, and shadows deepen to emerald ink. The air itself shimmers with heat, dancing with the ghosts of flame.
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Amidst the beautiful colors that are the change of season, a piece of summer is still to be found.
HBM!
Amidst the narrow lanes of Dharavi, which carries the infamous tag of being one of the largest slums in Asia.
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Amidst the darkness of the night, A light glows with all its might, A corner store remains open, Its display casting a magical sight...
Electric Road, Tin Hau. 2023.
Amidst the brutal summer heat, we ended up sitting in the shade while H66 dropped their cars for the H98 to deal with the following day. The admiral cab SD40-3 wasnt an ideal leader but it was a break in the typical SD60E's that commonly run this job.
We ditched the SDQA at Girardville before finding the H66 at Jeddo where we would follow them the rest of the way south to the Lehigh Gorge ending a solid day out on the railroad. I'll get to posting some of those shots later on
Monarch amidst Autumn flowers...
Monarch migration is unique to all butterflies found in North America. Some individual butterflies travel upwards of 3,000 miles (4,830 kilometers) and can fly at altitudes as high as 10,000 feet (3,050 meters). They are the only butterfly species to make such a long, two-way migration every year. Their offspring return each winter to the same winter roosts and even to the same trees used by previous monarch generations. Absolutely amazing!
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amidst a morning of riptides, filthy barrels, and dark fog, this beauty rolled in.
i am grateful there is no one on it.
There are, it seems, two muses: the Muse of Inspiration, who gives us inarticulate visions and desires, and the Muse of Realization, who returns again and again to say “It is yet more difficult than you thought.” This is the muse of form. It may be then that form serves us best when it works as an obstruction, to baffle us and deflect our intended course. It may be that when we no longer know what to do, we have come to our real work and when we no longer know which way to go, we have begun our real journey. The mind that is not baffled is not employed. The impeded stream is the one that sings.
— Wendell Berry
These thoughts were incredibly well written by Wendell Berry, about the making of sculpture, but they resonate with me about making of a photograph as opposed to taking a picture.
This little child was left alone while her mother was working in the brick kiln . When I went to took her photo , she gasped in wonder seeing the camera, giving this expression !!!
Amidst the rolling hills, your car winds its way toward the Stour Valley. The sky, once clear, now bears the weight of impending tempest. You glance at the rearview mirror, catching glimpses of ominous clouds gathering behind you. The air thickens, charged with anticipation.As you approach the valley, the landscape transforms. Verdant fields stretch out, their hues deepening as raindrops begin their descent.