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It is getting closer now!

This red and white ribbon were swirling into my composition... with flair...

Another 'light-play' in the studio.

Often it is good to 'position' something and NOT fiddle with it too much?

I saw this first, I thought it had individuality... and I gave it the freedom... in other words, left it alone, just photographed it...

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

red, white, ribbon, shiny, presents, Christmas, December, studio, colour, square, design, "black background", "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

SPANISH HARBOUR TALES... by magda indigo

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Wherever we go in the world, it is especially the sea that attracts us most.

We're always drawn to the harbour, not to admire the big luxury yachts, no, the fishing harbour, the working boats, the people, the different methods they use.

The netting depends obviously on the type of catch they fish for. The majority of rigged nets are made to order, allowing fishermen to have exactly the right net for their needs.

Here, in England and the North, the size of the mesh is often bigger than what we saw here in Spain.

I fell in love with this scene when I saw it!

The colours, aahh, everything!

Thank for all your words, time, comments and faves.

Very much appreciated. M, (*_*)

And for more: www.indigo2photography.com

Fuengirola, Andalusia, Spain, harbour, yellow, quayside, fishing, colour, horizontal, Nikon-D90, "magda indigo"

CONSTANTINE BAY, Cornwall... by magda indigo

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This is the first part of the weather-lore rhyme:

Red sky at night; shepherd's delight,

Red sky in the morning; shepherd's warning...

The 'red sky at night' rhyme is more than an old wives' tale though and has some meteorological foundation - in England at least.

Sometimes the phrase involves sailors rather than shepherds - both have a more than usual interest in the weather!

The end of a beautiful day, saturated with fresh air, warm sun, visual joy and lots of good photography.

We had to drive fast from Padstow to get the sun in the right place, we were 'the original sunset-chasers', tee hee.

We made it in time, of course I have the 'by the second' disappearance of the sun into the sea, however it was the other beauty surrounding it that interested me most!

Like this afterglow, that panoply of stunning colours.

I hadn't bothered to bring my tripod, just found myself a spot to sit, rested my elbows on my knees and held my breath...

I hope you get as much pleasure out of them as I do, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

sunset, red, "Constantine Bay", silhouettes, rocks, islands, sea, seascape, sky, horizontal, Cornwall, colour, "Nikon D200", "magda indigo"

BLUE by magda indigo

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WATERS... ALL OVER

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The colour of water is influenced by the colour of the sky!

Here is proof.

Hope you enjoy.

Thank you, have a lovely day, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

sea, seascape, beach, sky, blue, water, colour, horizontal, Nikon, "Magda indigo"

WALKIES... by magda indigo

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some fun from last summer in Belgium.

Our favourite spot around Damme, near Brugge, the canals.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

dogs, bulldogs, two, walking, tongues, colour, animals, Flanders, Oostkerke, canals, people, man, horizontal, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

MY KIND of HUMOUR... by magda indigo

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Delft, a little boy GOING DUTCH in supersized clogs...

Ostend, 2 backyards with their story...

Scarborough, a Messerschmitt car

Bridlington, hokey-hokey Gulls, let's dance!

Have a smile!

Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Holland, clogs, boy, car, gulls, dance, sea, washing, white, Flanders, outdoors, fun, colour, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

CHEZ l'ARTISTE... by magda indigo

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I always look forward to meeting our friends in Belgium, they are all creatives in their own way.

And then, there is of course, the day we spend with Willem.

I have taken to visit the garden with his dear lady, and the first thing I look for, is the 'artistic' wall.

Each time it is different!

Added, or lessened, always interesting.

Aaah artists, cannot get rid of stuff, might just need that one day.

I recognise that! LOL

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

garden, wood, sculptures, hand, foot, bricks wall, nuts, bags, artist, colour, Magda Indigo

SPURN POINT sea defences... by magda indigo

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Spurn is a narrow sand tidal island[1] located off the tip of the coast of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England that reaches into the North Sea and forms the north bank of the mouth of the Humber Estuary.

It was a spit with a semi-permanent connection to the mainland, but a storm in 2013 made the road down to the end of Spurn impassable to vehicles at high tide.

The island is over 3 miles (5 kilometres) long, almost half the width of the estuary at that point, and as little as 50 yards (46 m) wide in places.

The southernmost tip is known as Spurn Head or Spurn Point and is the home to an RNLI lifeboat station and two disused lighthouses.

Over time, the whole spit, length intact, slips back – with the spit-head remaining on its glacial foundation.

This process has now been affected by the protection of the spit put in place during the Victorian era.

This protection halted the wash-over process and resulted in the spit being even more exposed due to the rest of the coast moving back 110 yards (100 m) since the 'protection' was constructed.

The now crumbling defences will not be replaced and the spit will continue to move westwards at a rate of 2.2 yards (2 m) per year, keeping pace with the coastal erosion further north.

SPURN POINT sea defences...

or what is sadly left of it...

We were there when it was still accessible!

After a job that took us around Hull, we decided to push through to Spurn-point.

Spurn is a very unique place in the British Islands.

It is a nature reserve.

Three and a half miles long and only fifty meters wide in places on the left side of the estuary of the river Humber.

There are a series of sea defence works built by the Victorians and maintained by the Ministry of defence, till they sold Spurn to the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust in the 1950s.

The defences are in a poor state, breaking down and crumbling, making Spurn a very fragile place wide open to the ravages of the North Sea.

It is a unique place, qua fauna and flora, very protected; there weren't many people on that Good Friday.

This is what is left of the sea defences on the North Sea side, eerie, tragic, but extremely photogenic...

The light was sweet.

Have A GREAT day and thank you for viewing, M, (*_*)

For more of my work: www.indigo2photography.com

Spurnpoint, Humber, "tidal island", sea-defences, Yorkshire, ropes, wood, England, "United Kingdom", colour, horizontal, Nikon F4, "Magda indigo"

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STONES ALL SORT... by magda indigo

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isn't it amazing, that during all the zillions of years, the earth elements have produced such varied-colour layers of compressed, deep earth layers.

For us to use for so many interesting and important structures, like sculptures, arches, palaces, churches, tempels, mosques and so much more?

Just think about it! LOL

Have a wonderful day, filled with love and thank you for your visit, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

stones, pebbles, streets, cobbles, fun, creative, horizontal, weeds, colour, Nikon, magda indigo

SOUTHERN MINIMALISM... by magda indigo

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Pétanque…

I spotted this man holding his balls… and euhhh.... his fingers crossed???

Jeu de Boules or Pétanque, the goal is to score points by placing his balls closer to the goal (the smaller ball) than his opponent.

It is a game of balls derived from the game of Provence.

Taken in Le Lavandou where they have ’frames’, chosen places where people come to play this game.

A photo right up my street, a big FAVE! LOL.

Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

male, hands, fingers, balls pétanque, Lavandou Provence, France, game, jeux, boules, exterior, horizontal, natural, colour, "Nikon D7200", "Magda indigo"

JAPANESE MUSHROOMS... by magda indigo

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Exotic.

MAITAKE...mushroom...

Maitake is one of the major culinary mushrooms used in Japan, the others being shiitake, shimeji and enoki.

In 2009, a phase I/II human trial, conducted by Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center, showed Maitake could stimulate the immune systems of breast cancer patients!

Maitake is rich in minerals (such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium), various vitamins (B2, D2 and niacin), fibers and amino acids.

Grifola frondosa is a polypore mushroom that grows in clusters at the base of trees, particularly oaks.

The fungus is native to the northeastern part of Japan and North America, and is prized in traditional Chinese and Japanese herbology as a medicinal mushroom,

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

The Latin pleurotus (sideways) refers to the sideways-growth of the stem with respect to the cap while the Latin ostreatus (and the English common name, oyster) refers to the shape of the cap which resembles the bi-valve of the same name.

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

The pink colour will fade on cooking. In fact, cooked oyster mushrooms all look the same, regardless of the colour they started as.

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!

You'll be able to live a life with few regrets!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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MAITAKE, mushrooms, fungi, Pleurotus ostreatus, Oyster mushroom, food, edible, design, colour, "conceptual art", square, studio, "magda indigo" black-background

FAVOURITES from BRUGGE... by magda indigo

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I started this Theme of 'facades' with Brugge and I end with it!

Of course I have my favourite places in Brugge, here you have a few!

Have a wonderful day and thank you for your visit, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Brugge, Flanders, Belgium, gables, people, houses, facade, brick, wood, white, high, low, architecture, colour, horizontal, Nikon D7000, "magda indigo"

COLOURED TREES... by magda indigo

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Their glorious season is now.

Trees are an important part of the terrestrial ecosystem, providing essential habitats including many kinds of forest for communities of organisms.

Epiphytic plants such as ferns, some mosses, liverworts, orchids and some species of parasitic plants (e.g., mistletoe) hang from branches; these along with arboreal lichens, algae, and fungi provide micro-habitats for themselves and for other organisms, including animals.

Leaves, flowers and fruits are seasonally available.

On the ground underneath trees there is shade, and often there is undergrowth, leaf litter, and decaying wood that provide other habitat.

Trees stabilise the soil, prevent rapid run-off of rain water, help prevent desertification, have a role in climate control and help in the maintenance of biodiversity and ecosystem balance.

Trees tend to be long-lived, some reaching several thousand years old.

Trees have been in existence for 370 million years.

It is estimated that there are some three trillion mature trees in the world.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Autumn, coloured, trees, colour, landscape, "Nikon f4”, magda indigo"

HELICES… Cyclamen by magda indigo

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A cyclamen flower looking like a propeller… LOL

This is only a small plant, but on the windowsill in my kitchen, it seems to thrive in the Northern light, these beauties seem to fight for the light.

Cyclamen are native to the Mediterranean region from Spain east to Iran, and also in northeast Africa south to Somalia.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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LA VALSE DES MONSTRES, Parrot-tulips.... by magda indigo

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La Valse Des Monstres - Amélie Soundtrack by Yann Tiersen.

Brought those also from the Continent! Most unusual, these bi-coloured flowers with twisted, irregularly fringed petals, they are weird even a little 'alien'?

Are they "monstrous beauty or beautiful monster"? View On Black

Love them or hate them, Parrot Tulips are Spring's grand (bulb) finale, big and beautiful, they have flamboyant flowers with streaks, ruffles and frayed edges.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

"parrot tulips", two, petals, leaves, portrait, danse, white, green, studio, lighting, square, Macro, close-up, design, still-life, "black background", colour, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

BLING BLING... by magda indigo

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SOME BY THE YARD!

I saw this stand on the market.

Doesn't the title say it all?

The metal chains are a fly curtain.

And then, you have kind bikers rings, Bling bling!

Lol and thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

bling, jewellery, fly curtain, hand, fingers, rings, metal, colour, chain, market, stall, display, horizontal, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME... by magda indigo

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Like I said, I can’t help it, I see something in almost everything?

The gorgeous pink tulips had their week of splendour, the petals drying and then… falling, except for a few, hanging on for dear life, the stamens emptying of pollen.

It looked like they all wanted the LAST DANCE? lol

Take care, be safe!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Tulip, pink, petals, stamens, stalks, pollen, dried, "conceptual art", flower, black-background, studio, colour, square, design, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

POLYCHROME for FLOWERS... by magda indigo

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yes, when you visit this florist, your wrapping is assorted with your flowers!

So, how to take good care of your clients!

I am ready for ALL occasions! LOL

Coloured ribbons, me having some fun in the studio again.

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

And for more: www.indigo2photography.com

decoration, ribbon, display, shop, colourful, reels, multicolour, round, circle, design, fun, black-background, colour, square, studio, Nikon D7000, "Magda indigo"

WE LOVE OUR RED... by magda indigo

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Jackets for a nice accent in Nature!

Especially against green, on Moors' meadows.

Of course I also love playing with ideas in the studio

With my two men in black. or statuesque.

The rest is Paul in different places and placements! LOL

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

man, men, bright, people, street, Moors, green, meadows, red, studio, trendy, fun, human, men, black, models, colour, square, NikonF4, horizontal, NikonD7200, "Magda indigo"

THE SHADE... by magda indigo

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depending on your Northern or Southern temperament?

I often think: oh lovely, people reading, mhmm, closer look: Telephone!!! LOL

The inviting outdoors.

South of France...

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Provence, Aix, Lavandou, ladies, men, dogs, people, France, reading, phones, horizontal, colour, Nikon D7200, "magda indigo"

CURVY CAPUCINES... by magda indigo

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Capucine is the name of this flower in French.

In English, the flower is called Nasturtium indicum.

Tropaeolum majus is a species of flowering plant in the family Tropaeolaceae, originating in the Andes from Bolivia north to Colombia.

An easily-grown annual with disc-shaped leaves and brilliant orange or red flowers, it is of cultivated, probably hybrid origin.

Nasturtiums are used as companion plants for biological pest control, repelling some pests, acting as a trap crop for others and attracting predatory insects.

Both the flowers and leaves of the Nasturtium plant are edible and have a peppery taste, similar to that of watercress.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Capucine, Nasturtium, "Tropaeolum majus", bloom, orange, red, ruffles, flower, portrait, art, black-background, studio, colour, square, design, "Magda indigo"

SEMAPHORES… IRIS by magda indigo

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Or SEMAFLORES? LOL

The name Iris is Greek and it means rainbow for its many colours. However, most irises are shades of blue or purple.

Lately I have seen them white, yellow and mix of yellow and white.

The majority of irises that we see today are hybrids of the originals.

The iris has been around for many centuries, and many artists have chosen to paint them.

There are several famous paintings of the flowers. From 1888 to 1890, Van Gogh painted at least four paintings of irises.

Monet painted "Iris" sometime between 1914 and 1917.

Not only is the iris a beautiful flower, but also they have several uses.

As a live plant they are used as a water purifier.

They are ingredients in some perfumes, homemade toothpaste, pottery and herbal medicines.

The stylised iris, fleur-de-lis, descends from the white iris which is native to Florence, Italy and which grew even in its city walls.

This white iris, displayed against a red background, became the symbol of Florence until the Medici family, to signal a change in political power, reversed the colours making the white one red and setting in motion a centuries-long breeding program to hybridise a red iris.

Catherine de Medici carried this symbol of Florence to Paris when she married the king of France where this most famous of irises acquired its nickname, fleur-de-lis.

The iris has been associated with France as Louis VII adopted it as a symbol in the 12th Century.

In Flowers'-language: Iris means faith; hope; wisdom and valour

I wish you a good day and thank you for your visit, so very much appreciated, Magda, (*_*)

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Iris, two, "yellow Iris", "Dutch Iris", yellow, white, petals, flower, studio, black-background, colour, design, square, "Magda indigo"

THE BEAUTY of WINTER... by magda indigo

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I know that many do not like Winter, that is because of the cold.

However, you can layer your clothing, protect yourself with all the adequate garments, Nothing has to be exposed.

Now I have a problem with hot and humid days in Summer, and euhh, there is only so much you can take off? LOL

In those seasons, why not concentrate on the beauty each presents eh?

I have a MOTTO that I swear by, NO PROBLEMS, ONLY SOLUTIONS, and it works and it helps and it makes life easier!!!

With LOVE, and thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

snow, white, Winter, sunshine, light, day, outdoors, landscapes, Yorkshire, Moors, Dales, December, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

THE BEAUTY of WINTER... by magda indigo

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I know that many do not like Winter, that is because of the cold.

However, you can layer your clothing, protect yourself with all the adequate garments, Nothing has to be exposed.

Now I have a problem with hot and humid days in Summer, and euhh, there is only so much you can take off? LOL

In those seasons, why not concentrate on the beauty each presents eh?

I have a MOTTO that I swear by, NO PROBLEMS, ONLY SOLUTIONS, and it works and it helps and it makes life easier!!!

With LOVE, and thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

snow, white, Winter, sunshine, light, day, outdoors, landscapes, Yorkshire, Moors, Dales, December, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

TODAY: FRIDAY: FUNDAY... 2 by magda indigo

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So now I take you to Houts Baay, and the view from the road to Chapman's Peak.

I will take you by the hand and take you on a ROCKING journey through parts of THE CAPE in South Africa.

These images were taken in 2012 and yet, have never seen the light of day.

It is a vast area, quite rough in a charming way.

Sometimes daunting other times inviting, always interesting.

Shaped by the sea, the wind, the forces of Nature, untouched by man...

For the lady from Flanders that I am, overwhelming and, as you can see, how it invited me to be photographed again and again.

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, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

people, HoutBaay, "Nikon D7000", "South Africa", colour, "Magda indigo", rocks, sea, Atlantic, horizontal, birds, vertical, waves

MY CHRISTMAS basket... by magda indigo

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Our tree is not very big, so, it can only be decorated with dainty baubles.

I bought this felt ‘basket’, and put some of the larger ornaments in, favourites that just need to be out and I like it!

Turned out well, happy and colourful!It now comes back every year, never the same twice, lol

Wishing you a very good w-e and thank you for visiting Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

basket, baubles, joy, fun, festive, decorations, interior, pearls, square, black-background, design, "conceptual Art", Christmas, December, colour, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

RONDO A LA DUCK... by magda indigo

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The 4 little quackers having fun... me too...

LOL...

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

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accessories, ducks, toys, plastic, four, design, studio, black-background, colour, square, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

ANOTHER KIND of NAUTICAL... by magda indigo

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wherever we go in the world, always attracted by sea and harbours.

Different and yet the same all over!

Finer netting, bland or more colourful...

Difference in lobster and crab pots, the bobbers, it is fun and interesting to see.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

ropes, nets, netting, lobster, crab pots, abstract, harbours, industry, colour, horizontal, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

FANCY SOME RED? by magda indigo

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I adore silk, the shiny (but no too bling) finer ornaments.

Here I am holding: COILED SILK…

I can so enjoy them, like this one.

Hope you do too?

THANK you for ALL your comments and visits, so appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

hands, gloves, white, holding, embrace, ball, red, cord, silk, rope, rouge, coiled, ornament, design, studio, colour, black-background, square, "Nikon D7200", "conceptual Art", "magda indigo"

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