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DANGER on the BEACH... by magda indigo

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Plenty of other warnings too. They were building a new wall/pier into the sea.

Massive works, It was a Sunday, over the midday, not many people.

Of course as a photographer, I suddenly saw an angle of the city, I thought looked interesting.

I grew up on these beaches.

Went for it, ignoring all the signs.

I nearly lost my life, as I got in quicksand.

Paul saw it and came to the rescue.

Thanks to Paul's quick thinking and swift action, not coming too close, but close enough... he saved my life!

I was being sucked in FAST!

So was he, on the edge! Both his feet were under, however the quicksand did NOT get the time to fill his boots

Lesson learned. BRIGHT FOR REAL DANGER!

With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, M, (* _ *)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

beach, buoy, rope, danger, poles, sand, colourful, Ostend, Belgium, colour, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

AND, LAST but NOT LEAST... TULIPS. by magda indigo

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Variety in colours and shapes!

Thank you very much for your time, visit, comments and awards..., M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

parrot, Tulips, heart, stamens, leaves, flowers, colour, mix, studio, black-background, square, design, Nikon D7000, "Magda indigo"

SEA of PINK... Tulips by magda indigo

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It is Spring-time in Holland, it is Tulip-time in Holland.

We find fields of pink tulips, they are not cutting-flowers, too open, that means they grow these for the bulbs.

As far as the eye can see, the farm in the middle, surrounded by poplars and tulips.…

I am so exited, wanted to photograph fields of tulips, to me fields of dreams, for so very long.

My dream comes true. I AM in heaven!

Thank you for your visits and comments, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

landscape, trees, fields, tulips, pink, island, Goeree-Overflakkee, Holland, day, colour, horizontal, "Nikon D7000", "Magda indigo"

SMALL BAGS FOR SMALL PRESENTS? by magda indigo

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Give with your heart, NOT your wallet!

All the wrapping done?

Presents under the tree?

Political scaremongering about the fall-out of Brexit and Covid.

A significant fall in spending generally leads to a recession.

It is global, so many have to go with less.

Weathering the storm we MUST, and you can either do it with a smile or a growl!

It is up to each individual, the outcome is the same...

Choose wisely.

Beware; small presents can often contain much more than the bigger ones?

Also, if it is given with much love and care... just add some of your gold-dust, the meaning will be there!

I wish you all the best and thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

wrapping, presents, festivity, bags, "red green", Christmas, colour, black-background, "Nikon D7000", square, "magda indigo", "conceptual art"

ORANGE DELIGHT... by magda indigo

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COLOUR./ flowers/ dried/ petals

I call this Petal-Art.

The strip-tease.

They curve and twist in a gorgeous way.

I have wild yellow poppies in the garden, they are the most ephemeral of flowers.

Everything has to be ready before you bring them in, bang, a few photographs, put them in water, in no time the pretty heads are hanging.

Then the petals start their final dance, they curve and twist in a gorgeous way.

The colour changes from yellow to ochre to orange...

When I came in the next morning, the petals had dropped off and the seed-box and stamens stood naked.

Wishing you all the best and thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

poppy, yellow, orange, petals, design, drying, "conceptual art", studio, colour, black-background, square, NikonD7000, "Magda indigo"

MALHAM MOORS... by magda indigo

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MALHAM MOORS...

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THIS is the last place we took my lovely son, Michel when he was here.

It was quiet, peaceful and calm, only the wind caressing your ears, strange little birds chirping and sheep blaring.

Michel seemed to come to rest from his all too busy life.

The three of us absorbed the epic surroundings, no words were needed.

I would like to say to you all, do not ever leave a loved one on a bad note, you NEVER know if you will meet again.

Due to circumstances, like a virus and lockdowns... this was the last time we hugged, when he left, and like usual, we told each other: I love you, take care.

He died on the 7th of July 2020.

Malham Moor and the surrounding area is wonderfully rich in natural history.

This wealth stems from the climate and the geology – the limestone laid down beneath ancient seas and capped by sandstone deposits, raised up, fractured by fault lines and scoured by glaciers to form the watershed of our modern rivers.

With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, M, (* _ *)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

epic, landscapes, green, Malham, Moors, walls, loose stone, meadow, North-Yorkshire, Michel, grass, summer, colour, Nikon D7200, magda indigo

THE REAL DEAL... GERANIUM by magda indigo

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The rain-damaged flowers had opened in full glory.

More from our garden, with all the rain we've had it is difficult to find flowers that have not been damaged...

The Cranesbill is really the TRUE Geranium, what we too often call Geranium is the Pelargonium, with flower heads and not hardy like these.

The name "cranesbill" derives from the appearance of the seed-heads, which have the same shape as the bill of a crane.

Have a super day and thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

horizontal, garden, outdoors, daylight, colour, buds, hairy, "magda indigo", mauve, Geranium, Cranesbill, Spring, petals, studio, black-background, colour, design, square, "conceptual Art", stamens, flowers

COMFORT AND JOY... by magda indigo

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A huge Victorian house, surrounded by gardens, an orchard, a vegetable plot, home to my dear friend, Mr G., 80, a widower, his children and grandchildren not living very close, no pets to take care off, except his beloved plants and precious seedlings.

Plenty of winter evenings, with the wind howling around this house on a height, are spent browsing the catalogs, prices compared, letters written, ordering the different seeds for flowers and vegetables.

The windowsills in his kitchen, the heart of his home, catch the sun at some time in the day, so, from early on, that becomes the ‘nursery’, once hardy enough the plants are moved into the small veranda built onto the backdoor (the majestic front door and hall get rarely used these days).

Facing the South, needless to say , they thrive in there, now what happens, since it can be very windy and a couple of degrees cooler up the hills, he waits and waits to plant them out, by then they fill the veranda with colour, fragrance and beauty… he keeps them there, where he sits and reads his newspaper.

I hope your day is filled with beauty, thanx for your comments, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY images or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission.

flowers, plants, seat, chair, Summer, veranda, colour, red, pink, purple, Nikon F4, magda indigo

heavy labour by magda indigo

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CITY HORSES... BRUGGE

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Market square, it is raining on and off, still the coachmen and-women are patiently waiting for customers, to take them around this beautiful city.

The horses look a little sad, they also do not seem to like the wet weather.

I know that they are very well looked after.

The second is in Antwerp, black and white, beautiful and so strong.

Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more of my work visit here: www.indigo2photography.com

horse, black, mane, hair, carriage, rain, Brugge, Market, attraction, tourism, waiting, street, colour, Antwerp, two, strong, white, horizontal, Magda indigo

LOOP THE LOOP... by magda indigo

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"Photography is a craft that is acquired over many years!"

And the camera is only the tool!

When not 'dictated' by a client, I take images that come out of my brain, the birth of the idea, the development of it, my vision and the creation, my enjoyment and the challenge, the hype and the anticipation, the struggle and disappointment of the failures, the gathering of your courage to try again... the stamina, the madness some love to call passion?

The playing with light, to me, the ultimate high, I don't need anything else. Once the image is there, I'm content, and if it 'inspires' others, releases an emotion, that's wonderful!

And I've seen how my photos have 'inspired' many!

I'm not stupid to think that everybody is going to like, let alone understand my image, but I can easily live with that, because I do not have that expectation!

I, in the first place, have to be happy with it, the quality, the composition, EVERYTHING, it has to be immaculate, I have to stand by it 100% or the outside world will NEVER see it!

That goes for my pro AND my free work (what you see here).

I wouldn't have it any other way.

I hope that you enjoyed my 'rave'?

Take care, all the best and above all... enjoy your photography.

If the day comes I don't enjoy it anymore... I'll GIVE AWAY all my gear (it's a lot, gathered over the years, please don't hold your breath, heeeee), M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

rainbow, colours, circle, loops, loop, skipping-rope, jump-rope, rope, knotted toy, "conceptual art", studio, black-background, colour, design, square, "magda indigo"

CURLED, PEELED and DELIVERED… ORANGE by magda indigo

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LOL

An orange peel, intact…

Orange is the colour between yellow and red on the spectrum of visible light.

In painting and traditional colour theory, it is a secondary colour of pigments, created by mixing red and yellow. It is named after the fruit of the same name.

The orange colour of carrots, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, oranges, and many other fruits and vegetables comes from carotenes, a type of photosynthetic pigment.

These pigments convert the light energy that the plants absorb from the sun into chemical energy for the plants' growth.

Similarly the hues of autumn leaves are from the same pigment after chlorophyll is removed.

In Europe and America, surveys show that orange is the colour most associated with amusement, the unconventional, extroverts, warmth, fire, energy, activity, danger, taste and aroma, the autumn and Allhallowtide seasons.

In Asia it is an important symbolic colour of Buddhism and Hinduism.

More new fun from Studio Indigo

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

fruit, "food edible", orange, studio, design, peel, curled, colour, black-background, square, "conceptual art", Nikon D7000, "magda indigo"

EASTER MORNING... by magda indigo

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It is very silent still, a few birds sing a tentative song, in the distance one car.

It is Easter morning, no children or grandchildren to hide eggs for...

I light the candles for our 'special' breakfast.

Have a lovely day, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

yellow, table, decoration, candles, flames, chicken, eggs, interior, Spring, "Nikon D7000", colour, "magda indigo"

THE BIG GREEN MIX... by magda indigo

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I never realised I had so many 'green' photo's.

And yet, except for in Nature I am not overly keen on green, I thought! LOL

Oh dear, I am fussy?

Have a lovely day, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

green, flowers, ribbon, boy, park, tulips, leaves, emotions, Spring, Anthurium, Swan Milkweed, "Nikon D7000", colour, horizontal, "magda indigo"

BELLES du SUD... by magda indigo

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More flowers from different parts of Southern Europe...

What makes life good and sweet eh?

For me, flowers are very close to the top. If I look around, the world here is a giant garden.

I see trees, gardens, bushes, parks, flowers everywhere...

I wish you all the very best and thank you for all your kind words, time, comments, likes and faves.

Very much appreciated. M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Southern, blooms, leaves, flowers, garden, Nature, outdoors, colour, "conceptual art", Summer, "Magda indigo"

BRACING THE WEATHER! by magda indigo

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I saw this solitary figure venturing down the hill, bracing himself in the early snowy morning.

We are enveloped in a sudden and unannounced spate of Winter.

I love it... what can I say?

It makes many things so beautiful, has its own atmosphere, there's that 'snow-silence' which is a joy to ...hear...

I think a lot of people go out for the challenge, the world is NOT going to stop because for once you cannot get to a place!

Be sensible, there are worse things than - overwintering - for a few days.

Leave the roads open for those who are needed in hospitals and other important, life-depending instances!

Only my opinion.

Keep safe, LOL, thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

SPLENDOUR in the GRASS... Crocus by magda indigo

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The crocuses stand in all their glory, trembling on their delicate stalks, but, it’s fantastic to see them, at last some splashes of colours in the grass.

In some areas there are whole carpets of them, fills me with hopeful expectation of all the things to come, the beauty to absorb and of course eternalise…

AND, SURVIVOR...CROCUS

I saw them in the grass, probably trampled by dogs or children.

Picked it up carefully and brought it home... to photograph...

I had to hurry because they are iconic out-door flowers! Love the cold and NOT warmth!

It opened up nicely one last time in all its purple and orange glory.

Another one of my rescues.

Have a beautiful day and thank you for visiting, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

crocus, purple, stamens, grass, Yorkshire, street, studio, rescue, green, colour, flowers, nature, horizontal, Nikon, "magda indigo"

WOODY ALL-SORTS... by magda indigo

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On my paths, I encounter lots of interesting things.

Always on the look-out, it gives a great purpose to my walks and expedition!

Whether it is a log thrown on the ice, a heap of cut birch logs,

Or an old boat found discarded in Fuertevenura, with the bow looking like an old sea hound and the sides like old warn leather...

My fun...

I wish you a day full of beauty and thank you for your visit, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

wood, log, ice, snow, birch, boat, natural, horizontal, colour, textures, "Nikon D200", "magda indigo"

THOSE GUILTY LITTLE PLEASURES... MACARONS by magda indigo

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We ALL need them, he?

MMMMMMM, irresistible... euhhh to be photographed... and then (of course) savoured...

Macaron is a sweet meringue-based confectionary made with egg whites, icing sugar, granulated sugar, almond powder or ground almond and food colouring.

The French macaron is commonly filled with ganache, buttercream or jam filling sandwiched between two cookies.

Its name is derived from the Italian word maccarone or maccherone.

Not to be confused with the English MACAROONS!!!

These here are the fancy French kind, not the rustic, chewy, coco-nutty variety.

The confectionery is characterised by its smooth, domed top, ruffled circumference (referred to as the "foot"), and flat base.

It is mildly moist and easily melts in the mouth.

Macarons can be found in a wide variety of flavours that range from the traditional (raspberry, chocolate, caramel) to the new (marmite, matcha).

The fillings can range from jams to ganache to butter.

Lead a sweet life!

Thank you, M, (~ _ *)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Macarons, sweets, confectionary, food, edible, studio, black-background, colour, design, square, "conceptual Art", "Magda indigo"

WHEN THE COTTON IS RIPE... by magda indigo

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Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fibre that grows in a boll, or protective case, around the seeds of the cotton plants of the genus Gossypium in the mallow family Malvaceae.

The fibre is almost pure cellulose. Under natural conditions, the cotton bolls will increase the dispersal of the seeds.

Within 80–100 days after planting, the plant develops white blossoms, which change to a reddish colour.

The fertilised blossoms fall off after a few days and are replaced by small green triangular pods, called bolls, that mature after a period of 55–80 days.

During this period the seeds and their attached hairs develop within the boll, which increases considerably in size.

The seed hair, or cotton fibre, reaching a maximum length of about 6 cm (2.5 inches) in long-fibre varieties, is known as lint.

When ripe, the boll bursts into a white, fluffy ball...

Have a great day and thank you for your visit, so very much appreciated, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

cotton, bur, ball, lint, hair, white, plant, "studio design", ripe, "conceptual art", colour, black-background , "Nikon D7200", square, "magda indigo"

FOR ARTS & CRAFTS... by magda indigo

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A few tools, home-made soft pastels, some LOVE wool and knitting, others profit lace bobbins and linnen for Flemish lace.

Wishing you all a colourful day, and thank you as always for your time, Magda (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

tools, instruments, home-made, soft, pastels, wool, linnen, bobbins, lace, colour, design, vertical, horizontal, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

THE COLOUR of HAIR... by magda indigo

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THE COLOUR of HAIR...

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I never really see it as 'red', some love it, some hate it.

I think it is beautiful.

I wonder why it hasn't got a better 'reputation', where does it come from eh?

Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

redheads, hair, female, girl, people, orange, portrait, Hasselblad, colour, "Nikon", "Magda Indigo"

UNICA... by magda indigo

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Unicum, only, unique, everything I got here in these purple flower images.

I'll add their names. Enjoy!

With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, M, (* _ *)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

purple, blooms, buds, flowers, "conceptual art", black-background, design, studio, colour, square, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

SALES on BOXING DAY... by magda indigo

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The second day of Christmas and many people descend on the town center, looking for bargains.

Of course the ones NOT in Tier four.

This is Leeds and they remain in Tier three!

The clothes are bought off the mannequins.

Oh dear, and go where in them?

By the time we'll be allowed they will be old fashioned??? LOLOLOL

Have a good day and thanks for your visit, so very much appreciated, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Winter, Christmas, festive, colour, Sales, people, decorations, city, Leeds, windows, display, mannequins, "magda indigo"

wood-and-lock by magda indigo

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THE LOCK...

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Hate is the lock,

Love is the key.

Body is the lock,

Soul is the key.

Ignorance is the lock,

Light is the key.

excerpt from the poem The lock and the key by Sri Chinmoy.

To hold the horses, stable wood! LOL

Taken at and old farm, the wood, the rust, it was so attractive and fascinating, the tones and textures inspiring...

Have a beautiful day and thank you for your comments, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

wood, slats, door, wall, lock, metal, rust, Flanders, architecture, horizontal, colour, NikonD200, magda indigo

FROST AND SNOW TWO... by magda indigo

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The world changes with frost or/and snow, you see things you did not know were there.

A silence envelops you, sound doesn't travel so well anymore, but the air is crisp, the cold fills your lungs and makes your eyes sparkle and cheeks blush.

AAAhhh I love the cold, right ! Lol.

Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Winter, frost, snow, cold, ice, colour, landscape, snowscape, sky, trees, YORKSHIRE, "Nikon", horizontal, "magda indigo"

DISCOVERY... by magda indigo

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It wasn't until I looked back in my archives for the Theme METAL for this week, that I discovered how many architectural images I have taken!

If you had asked me I would have answered with an emphatic NO!

A enjoy the re-discovery!

Again from all-over.

Have a good day and thanks for your visit, so very much appreciated, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

metal, windows, walkways, glass, architecture, colour, buildings, modern, natural light, outdoors, Magda Indigo, NikonD7000

THORNWICK... by magda indigo

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THORNWICK Bay...(pronounced Thornick... welcome to Yorkshire, lol)

Thornwick Bay derives its name from "Thor" the God of Thunder because of the roar of the breaking waves on the rocks during a North Easterly gale which pounds the magnificent cliffs.

In the winter when the winds are strong and the weather is bad, when the waves hit the rocks, foam and spray blows up the cliff and over the cafe, but thankfully most people come to visit in the Spring, Summer and Autumn months when the weather is much calmer, and people can sit on the cliff top and admire the fantastic scenery and watch the sun reflect off the brilliant white chalk cliffs which have been cleaned by the winter storms over thousands of years.

The stretch of water North of the Lighthouse was named 'the graveyard' by the skippers and crew of sailing vessels which once they had lost the safety of Bridlington Bay, and without the aids of navigation and weather forecasting which we now take for granted, were at the mercy of the angry weather.

Marine charts show hundreds of wrecks all within a few miles radius of Thornwick bay.

A great many people visit Thornwick Bay each year to enjoy wonderful cliff top walks observing the abundance of seabirds including Puffins, Guillemots and Kittiwakes etc.

Have a lovely day and thank you, as always, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

people, sea, waves, horizon, Thornwick, Yorkshire, coast, rocks, cliffs, evening, colour, horizontal, "Nikon D7000", "Magda Indigo"

FOR MUFFINS and CUPCAKES... by magda indigo

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I am NOT a baker at all... well you cannot have ALL the gifts eh? LOLOLOL

But after I had fun with them, I gave them away.

Red Paper moulds.

Thank you very much for your time, visit, comments and awards..., M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

paper, cups, baking, red, moulds, "conceptual art", black-background, design, studio, colour, square, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

THE BEAUTY of THE PALE YELLOW OYSTER MUSHROOMS... by magda indigo

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FOUND/ BOUGHT them on the Farmers' market.

The Oyster mushroom, or Pleurotus ostreatus, both the Latin and common name refer to the shape of the fruiting body.

I love the tender colour in the gills!

Many also believe that the name is fitting due to the flavour resemblance to oysters.

The subtle yellow colour will fade on cooking.

In fact, cooked oyster mushrooms all look the same, regardless of the colour they started as.

These beautiful Oyster Mushrooms are not very large and are easy to grow delicately flavoured treats.

I wish you all the very best and thank you for all your kind words, time, comments and faves.

Very much appreciated.

M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Oyster mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus, yellow, gills, champignons, fungi, studio, lighting, black-background, edible, food, exotic, colour, square, "conceptual art", Nikon D7000, "Magda indigo"

THE TOOLS of the PAINTER... by magda indigo

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I've painted for as long as I can remember.

I believe if you are a creative it is NEVER just in one field...

I photographed one of my paintings, 60x50, and inserted it; I was so surprised when it actually matched the colours on my palette!

I painted it from memory, a tour of Bretagne.

I had been most impressed with the rough rocky coasts, the often emerald waters, the ‘wildness’ of the place.

Some of the brushes I used belonged to my grandfather and father.

The painting is actually done completely with pallet-knife, my fave tool.

I painted with oils like this here, watercolours but I made hundreds of soft pastels.

I don't paint anymore now; I might again, one day, who knows?

My most creative period was when I had a lot of turmoil in my life, anger, sadness, disappointment and love.

I painted furiously day and night!

When that was gone, the photography kicked in again ad eventually took over.

I believe you have to be in a specific ‘state of mind’, plus, I must admit that over the years photography has satisfied my creative needs more and more.

PERMEKE'S PALETTE

Constant Permeke (1886 - 1952)

Biography: Born in Antwerp. Belgium.

Died Ostend.

Constant Permeke was a leading Expressionist painter in his home country during the period between World War I and World War II.

In 1914, he was severely injured and sent to England for recovery. Permeke returned to Belgium five years later, eventually building a home and studio in Jabbeke. His paintings normally depicted the aspects of life in a coastal town and portraits of fisherman.

He was a contemporary of Picasso.

After 1935, Permeke began creating sculpture as well.

Permeke's work was an extension of his personality. A giant, he worked in large studios on large canvases; even his drawings are large. His character was uncouth and quick-tempered yet gentle and generous.

He was direct and single-minded.

When he built his house in Jabbeke, just outside Bruges, it was very avant-garde.

It is now a permanent museum for his work.

On a visit, in his beautiful studio (atelier), the family have left it untouched, the huge unfinished painting on the easel; I photographed his palette with brushes, preserved in a glass tabletop display.

With all the reflections not the easiest photo to take, I included a small photo of one of his paintings, for those who are not familiar with his work.

Nikon F4

Wishing you all a colourful day, and thank you as always for your time, Magda (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Palette, artist, brushes, paint, colours, oils, painting, studio, white-background, colour, Permeke, design, horizontal, "conceptual Art", "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

ALL THE INGREDIENTS FOR... by magda indigo

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Warm cheer, Santé, and keep warm... Festive fragrances for Christmas

Mulled wine is a drink usually made with red wine along with various spices and fruits.

It is served hot or warm and may be alcoholic or non-alcoholic.

It is traditional during winter, especially around Christmas also called Glühwein.

It was first recorded as spiced and heated in First Century Rome.

The Romans travelled all across Europe, conquering much of it and trading with the rest.

The legions brought wine and viticulture with them up to the Rhine and Danube rivers and to the Scottish border bringing their recipes with them.

Very much part of tradition now!

I wish you all the very best and thank you for all your kind words, time, comments, faves and likes.

Very much appreciated. M, (*_*)

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BOSCHENDAL in South Africa... by magda indigo

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Boschendal (Dutch: wood and dale) is one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa and is located between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch in South Africa's Western Cape.

The name Boschendal will ring sweetly in the ears of all wine-lovers!

The farm's title deeds are dated 1685.

The Boschendal estate is crowned by the original Cape Dutch manor house, which is open to visitors, together with associated restaurants and outbuildings and visitor attractions.

The vineyards at Boschendal cover 2.54 km² between Groot Drakenstein and Simonsberg, and include substantial plantings of Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc, together with recent plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz.

The winery is noted particularly for its high quality white wines.

I totally agree! Wow.

We tasted some and we found one to our taste that was SUPER.

One of South Africa’s oldest wine estates, Boschendal played an indelible role in the history of the Cape, to which many trace their roots.

The first owner was Jean le Long, one of 200 Huguenots who fled religious persecution in France.

He was granted land by the Dutch East India Company in 1688.

It changed hands many times over the years.

We brought back two bottles, that were a great palatable memory that Christmas and New Year.

Have a wonderful day, filled with love and beauty, M, (*_*)

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LEFTOVERS... TEXTURES by magda indigo

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different images of different textures.

Gathered all over on my wanderings, these are a few of my favourite things.

I wish you a day full of beauty and thank you for your visit, Magda, (*_*)

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colourful, wood, sand, poppy, plant , materials, natural, horizontal, colour, textures, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

FRAZZLED??? NOUS?? by magda indigo

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Definition of frazzled:

Past tense of the verb to frazzle.

To wear away along the edges; fray.

To exhaust physically or emotionally.

A frayed or tattered condition.

A condition of exhaustion... NOT ME! LOL

Saw this bouquet of tulips, of the fringed variety.

Not only are these beauties frayed at the edges but they are also duo-toned, they’ve got it all!

Hope this makes you smile again, have a great day and thank you for your visit, so very much appreciated, Magda, (*_*)

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RED TRENDS... by magda indigo

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Men and women nowadays love bright red hair, like cockatoos? LOL

Ah well, fun for the photographer!

Have a lovely day and thank you for viewing, M, (*_*)

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HISTOIRE de SWAN… by magda indigo

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You cannot visit Brugge, and return without a photo with or of a SWAN. Why Swans in Brugge?

THE LEGEND:

At the end of the 15th century, the oppressed people of Bruges rose in revolt against the unpopular Emperor Maximilian of Austria.

They captured Maximilian and imprisoned him in the Craenenburg House on the Market Square, together with his equally unpopular adviser, Pieter Lanckhals.

Lanckhals was condemned to death and Maximilian was forced to watch the execution.

The Emperor eventually escaped and later took his revenge: he decreed that ‘until the end of time’ the city should be required at its own expense to keep swans on all its lakes and canals.

And why swans? Because swans have long necks – and the Flemish for ‘long neck’ is ‘lange hals’ – or ‘lanckhals’!

And so a city legend was born…

THE FACT? More likely…

The first swans in Bruges go back to the Middle Ages.

In the early 15th century, Bruges bought the right to keep swans from the Count of Flanders.

At that time swans were a symbol of distinction.

The killing or stealing swans was forbidden.

Swans were first mentioned in the city accounts in 1403.

At that time the swans tended to stay on the vests around the city because the canals were the water highways of the city and too busy for the swans.

A Mute Swan (Cygnus olor), preening in Spring.

The mute swan is commonly associated with romance because of its stark white beauty, graceful swimming and the fact that it mates for life.

Yet there are many things most people don’t know about this swan, including that it is not native to North America and it can be one of the most aggressive waterfowl.

I chose the graphic composition, because I wanted something different. Hope you like it too.

I wish you a day full of beauty and thank you for your visit, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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LET ME TAKE YOU BY THE HAND... 3 by magda indigo

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And why not back to a favourite haunt? Flamborough, and in particular Smuggler's Cove.

Hope you enjoy the trip, come let's...

I wish you all a very good day and thank you for all your kind words, time, comments and likes. Very much appreciated. Magda, (*_*)

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MINI FABERGE and MORE... by magda indigo

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well, I bought them on sale last year after the festive season, stored them and then forgot all about them, so what a wonderful discovery, they still were't cheap, but oh so gorgeous.

Like mini 'Faberge' eggs, I promptly photographed them before the went up with the decorations.

December, when the cupboard in the attic opens again, the boxes come out and oooh: the re-discovery of favourite baubles…

Have a happy day and thank you for viewing, M, (*_*)

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IMPERIAL… ORCHIDS by magda indigo

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Purple was the colour worn by Roman magistrates; it became the imperial colour worn by the rulers of the Byzantine Empire and the Holy Roman Empire, and later by Roman Catholic bishops.

Similarly in Japan, the colour is traditionally associated with the Emperor and aristocracy.

Phalaenopsis Orchid, known as the Moth Orchid, abbreviated Phal in the horticultural trade, is an orchid genus of approximately 60 species.

Phalaenopsis is one of the most popular orchids in the trade, through the development of many artificial hybrids.

It is native to southern China, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia (Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc.), New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and Queensland.

They bloom in their full glory for several weeks.

In the home, the flowers may last two to three months or even longer, here I noticed.

With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, M, (* _ *)

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purple, Orchids, blooms, buds, Phalaenopsis, flowers, "conceptual art", black-background, design, studio, colour, square, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

PEOPLE and RED ACCENTS... by magda indigo

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A series of images with only small red accents, involving people.

Wishing you all a colourful day, and thank you as always for your time, Magda (*_*)

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LE PONT de NORMANDIE... by magda indigo

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Trying to make good compositions from a moving car and bumps in the road, lololol

Heading for Honfleur and on to the Mont St Michel.

The Pont de Normandie is a cable-stayed road bridge that spans the river Seine linking Le Havre to Honfleur in Normandy, northern France.

Its total length is 2,143.21 metres – 856 metres between the two piers. It is also the last bridge to cross the Seine before it empties into the ocean.

Taken through the windscreen, this is the bridge from the E44-A29 just before or after, depending where you come from, de Pont de Normandie... over the Grand Canal de Le Havre

Here it was to and after, we were on our way back from the Atlantic side of Brittany.

So many cars, mobile homes, caravans, lorries... I DO feel like I have been on a roller coaster... glad to be back home, in the silence, peace and calm.

MORE THAN EVER:

Lead and enjoy a good life, do and say things that enrich... and do not forget to tell the people close to you, how much you love them!

I know I DID!

With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, M, (* _ *)

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POTENTIAL? CRETE by magda indigo

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From all over on our travels.

Old and new, big and small...

I'll try and add where, what, when,...

Thank for your visit and comments, always appreciated, M, (*_*)

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LA MER, THE SEA and ALL HER MANY PLEASURES... by magda indigo

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Looking after our safety... The North Sea can be treacherous.

It is endless, I remember growing up in Ostend, the summer days spent on the beach, in the sea, doing all kinds of activities...

Even when the weather was less clement, and the sea rough we met up with friends, always finding something to do.

By the looks of it, not much has changed.

Enjoy!

With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, hope you all have a great time! M, (*_*)

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THE QUARRIES of OROSEI… by magda indigo

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The marble quarry in Orosei, Sardinia.

There is some activity and a dusty place to leave the car.

I climb up for a better view.

The massive machines look like mini toys!

THIS IS a closer take, you can see what I mean!

The sheer scale of the quarry is breath taking.

This 50,000 m2 site produces 60,000 tons per year of the finest beige marble in Italy.

Workers use diamond wire saws to make the vertical cuts in the marble blocks and chain cutters are used for horizontal cuts.

Hope this brings a bit of joy again, have a good day and thank you for your visit, so very much appreciated, Magda, (*_*)

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Quarry, Orosei, Sardinia, marble, beige, pink, machines, rocks, stones, horizontal, landscape, colour, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

PINK SPRING QUARTET... Carnation by magda indigo

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Some scholars believe that the name "carnation" comes from "coronation" or "corone" (flower garlands), as it was one of the flowers used in Greek ceremonial crowns.

Carnations are often worn on special occasions, especially at weddings.

At the turn of the century dandies would not leave the house without a white or red carnation in the buttonhole of their suit.

With the end of this tradition and the fact that carnations are so easily cultivated and grown, the flower has lost some of its popularity.

Although apparently in the UK it is still the most sold flower…

However, carnations are not only beautiful and long lasting flowers, they also send a message.

When you receive a red carnation bouquet, it means, "My heart aches for you" and when you receive white carnations the sender is saying: "I am still available."

For the most part, carnations express love, fascination, and distinction.

I wanted a bit of drama here and lots of detail in those 'feathered' beauties...

Some with pink Gypsophila

Have a gentle day and thank you for viewing, Magda (*_*)

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PURPLE RAIN... WISTERIA by magda indigo

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I walked around with my macro lens!

It was dreamlike!

Wisteria are the jewels of the botanic world; easy to look after, very long lived, vigorous, and simply magnificent when in flower.

The usual Wisteria you find on front walls of English cottages is Wisteria sinensis, which must be 7-8yrs old before it will flower.

Also popularly called 'purple rain'?

Wisteria (also spelled Wistaria or Wisteria) is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae, that includes ten species of woody climbing vines native to the Eastern United States and to China, Korea, and Japan.

Some species are popular ornamental plants, especially in China and Japan.

A fun bit of info here:

Wisteria vines climb by twining their stems either clockwise or counterclockwise round any available support.

They can climb as high as 20 m above the ground and spread out 10 m laterally.

The world's largest known Wisteria vine is in Sierra Madre, California, measuring more than 1 acre (0.40 ha) in size and weighing 250 tons, planted in 1894 of the Chinese lavender variety!

With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, M, (* _ *)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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WHERE ELSE but YORKSHIRE? by magda indigo

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Dry stone or loose stone walls are commonly used as field boundaries in the highlands, such as the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors.

A dry-stone wall is a wall that is made up of stones skill-fully placed one on top of the other with no binding agent to hold them together.

The wall is held up by a special construction method and by its own weight, and the stones must be carefully selected by shape to ensure that they have a large contact surface area with their neighbours and so do not slip.

Containing sheep in specific fields is the main reason for the existence of dry stone walls.

Also, they are a thing of beauty, they last much longer than 'wet' walls, and they're safer than fences when it comes to herding in wildlife.

Besides, what else is there to do with all those stones cluttering up the countryside?

The moors are bleak, the higher you go the less vegetation there is, nothing to stop the wind, wet walls would not stand a chance, but now the wind just ‘whistles’ through the stones!

Wishing you all a beautiful day and thank you for visiting, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Yorkshire, scapes, stones, loose-stone, dry-stone, boundaries, walls, trees, "Nikon F4", "magda indigo", colour, horizontal

ALHAMBRA REFLECTIONS... by magda indigo

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ALHAMBRA, GRANADA, SPAIN…

The Alhambra, the complete form of which was Calat Alhambra, and the Generalife were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

It ia a palace and fortress complex in Muslim Architecture.

The places open for public visits are divided into four areas: Alcazaba, Nasrid Palaces, Partal and Generalife.

Portico and pool of the early 14th-century Partal...

HERE is: The portico, with its five arches, overlooks a large pool in the centre of the garden.

Behind the portico is the main room, located inside the tower known as Las Damas.

WELL WORTH A VISIT!!! Order your tickets before hand or you might not get in! It is extremely popular.

The access to the beautiful and exotic Nasrid Palaces is different from the rest of the monument, because it is strictly limited to the half- hour indicated on the ticket due the restrictions on maximum capacity in this area (300 people).

This is inside, Patio de los Arrayanes (Court of the Myrtles) and is also called the Patio de la Alberca (from Arabic "Birka" meaning pool).

Photographing is difficult because of the crowds...

But, if, like me, one of your virtues is 'patience' (NOT!)... people move on with their guides and staying behind a little could pay off, like it did for me. Don't be fooled by the emptiness! LOL.

Take care, be safe!

With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, M, (* _ *)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Portico, pool, Partal, "THE NASRID PALACES", ALHAMBRA, Andalusia, GRANADA, Spain, "palm trees", reflection, colour, "natural light", horizontal, "Nikon D90", "magda indigo"

ORANGE IN MY GARDEN... by magda indigo

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Strange, I do have more pink than orange I now realise!

Interesting how through photography you can learn new things about yourself...

Have a fun day, M, (*_*)

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IT WAS LATE SUMMER... by magda indigo

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A few late blooms of Hydrangea, smaller now.

An early chestnut amongst the still green leaves.

And a gorgeous sky, full of promise for more to come in autumn!

Thank you for your time and comments, greatly appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Yorkshire, trees, landscape, flowers, hydrangea, chestnut, leaves, sky, clouds, drama, tree , colour, horizontal, NikonD7200, "Magda indigo"

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