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THE PROTECTORS... BUOYS by magda indigo

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All skippers use them, have to, protecting their vessels from bumps.

And what a colourful accent they always add to any harbour.

I just love them!

Great points of attraction.

Take care, be safe!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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PLEASURES GALORE ON WATER... by magda indigo

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Why do we long so for Summer, the sun, the warmth, the beach and the sea, travel.

And what joy to see all those adults and children having so much fun.

THANX, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

sea, waves, blue, water, marine, life, Summer, harbour, outside, colour, vertical, horizontal, NikonD200, "Magda Indigo"

LONDON EYE... by magda indigo

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A HOT Sunday afternoon in London.

Taken from The Embankment, the shadow side of the Thames. The London Eye or Millennium Wheel has been photographed zillions of times, I tried to still give it a 'different' twist... my own... a pod and a plane, both in flight,

The Millennium wheel is a massive attraction, a must when visiting the English capital.

The London Eye is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London.

It is Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, and is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3.75 million visitors annually.

The structure is 135 metres (443 ft) tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 metres (394 ft).

When it opened to the public in 2000 it was the world's tallest Ferris wheel.

The wheel's 32 sealed and air-conditioned ovoidal passenger capsule are attached to the external circumference of the wheel and rotated by electric motors.

The capsules are numbered from 1 to 33, excluding number 13 for superstitious reasons.

Each of the 10-tonne (11-short-ton) capsules represents one of the London Boroughs, and holds up to 25 people, who are free to walk around inside the capsule, though seating is provided.

The wheel rotates at 26 cm (10 in) per second (about 0.9 km/h or 0.6 mph) so that one revolution takes about 30 minutes.

It does not usually stop to take on passengers; the rotation rate is slow enough to allow passengers to walk on and off the moving capsules at ground level.

Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

metal, plane, people, LONDON EYE, Millennium wheel, capsules, ovoidal, ferris wheel, colour, London, UK, horizontal, NikonD200, "magda indigo"

NATURE, the eternal ARTIST... by magda indigo

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SPURN POINT sea defences...

Spurn is a narrow sand tidal island 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.

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: www.indigo2photography.com

Spurn-point, Humber, "tidal island", sea-defences, Yorkshire, net, rope, wood, England, nails, beach, sea, "United Kingdom", colour, vertical, Nikon F4, "Magda indigo"

THE FOUR SEASONS… by magda indigo

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There are 16 corbels in all, representing the months, elements and seasons.

Here you have the four seasons. In the four corners.

In architecture a corbel is a structural piece of stone, wood or metal jutting from a wall to carry a superincumbent weight, often very decorative.

These here in the Gothic Hall of the City Hall in Brugge, are likely to be Late Gothic corbels and all of which are different.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

horizontal, brown, carvings, corbels, four seasons, interior, "City Hal", "Gothic Hall", architecture, Brugge, Belgium, Flanders, colour, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

BACK TO THE COAST... by magda indigo

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Still a favourite, the sea...

Love the mood in those two.

I started in Scarborough... and I end there.

Have a super day and as always thank you for your comments, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Bridge, Captain Sydney Smith Bridge, new harbour, footbridge, white, Scarborough, yachts, wood, misty, early morning, people, harbour, colour, design, horizontal, NikonD7200, "Magda indigo"

ANTWERP STATION... by magda indigo

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ENTRANCE HALL... Station Antwerp.

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Antwerp central station.

Beautifully renovated.

M, (*_*)

For more of my work: www.indigo2photography.com

"ENTRANCE HALL", Antwerp, "central station", windows, building, sunlight, architectural, attraction, Flanders, colour, vertical, "Magda indigo"

NUTS and FRUIT of AUTUMN... by magda indigo

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Yes, you have to love this colourful season of abundance.

Harvest before winter, the last burst of the year.

Also a great visual pleasure.

In and out of the Studio Indigo.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

nuts, mushrooms, cobnuts, wall, wood, rose bottles, Autumn, collection, design, "conceptual art", studio, black-background, square, NikonD7000, "magda indigo"

DARKNESS FALLS OVER THE CITY EARLY... by magda indigo

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Again, NOT this year!

THE GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET in Leeds.

Here only half past three in the afternoon, I was determined NOT to use flash..., I love mixed light images very much...

Thank you for your comments, take good care, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Christmas, "German market", "Millennium square", people, Leeds, Yorkshire, December, mood, dusk, lights, atmosphere, decorations, street, natural, colour, horizontal, NikonD200. "magda indigo"

THE FOUR SEASONS… by magda indigo

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There are 16 corbels in all, representing the months, elements and seasons.

In guilder wood.

Here you have the four seasons.

In the four corners.

In architecture a corbel is a structural piece of stone, wood or metal jutting from a wall to carry a superincumbent weight, often very decorative.

These here in the Gothic Hall of the City Hall in Brugge, are likely to be Late Gothic corbels and all of which are different.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

horizontal, brown, carvings, corbels, four seasons, interior, "City Hal", "Gothic Hall", architecture, Brugge, Belgium, Flanders, colour, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

FALMOUTH WORKING BOAT St-Mawes... CORNWALL. by magda indigo

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As we arrive there, the ancient boats thunder around the Cornish waters at St Mawes, as they hosts one of the colourful Falmouth Working Boat Races.

The Falmouth Estuary has long been a traditional centre for these events with each community along the waterfront The Falmouth Working boat fleets still race and have done so for over 100 years.

Between the quiet yet imposing forts of Pendennis and St Mawes lie the glistening waters of the Fal Estuary.

It is one of the best all-round sailing and safe cruising grounds in the world.

One of St Mawes' annual highlights is the Falmouth Working Boat World Championships hosted by the village.

It sees the estuary erupting in a whirl of coloured topsails as these boats, the wooden working boats from the 1870/80s, many of them antique, battle it out to be the best in their fleet.

The working boats themselves are something of a legend around the Fal Estuary.

A bylaw of the Fal oyster fishery - that fishing may only be done while rowing or sailing (usually under full sail, no engines!) - is largely responsible for the preservation of the fleet.

It was pure magic to see them cut through the water.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

"St Mawes", Cornwall, Falmouth, regatta, boats, horizon, sailing, sails, seafront, colourful, colour, horizontal, "Magda indigo"

NATURE SCULPTED... by magda indigo

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I had nothing to do with this! I'd taken them out of the wrap, put them down, set lights up, and I came back to this!

A beautiful curved curl, to me, it looked like it was sculpted? Curling with desire?

Happy to see me? LOLPlants are essential to the balance of nature and in people's lives.

The photosynthesis, in which water and carbon dioxide are combined by the energy of light, conducted by land plants and algae is the ultimate source of energy and organic material in nearly all ecosystems.

Photosynthesis radically changed the composition of the early Earth's atmosphere, which as a result is now 21% oxygen.

Plants are the primary producers in most terrestrial ecosystems and form the basis of the food web in those ecosystems.

Nature can be cruel... nature can be wonderful... nature can be creative...

ALWAYS BETTER LARGE

These here are the stems of Narcissus... one... with ATTITUDE and great nonchalance, not a care in the world... whistling???

I wish you all the very best and thank you for all your kind words, time, comments, invites, faves and Awards. Very much appreciated.

M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

tulip, stem, leaves, green, curl, vibrant, colour, square, love, conceptual, "art”, design, studio, black-background, magda indigo

SAFETY FIRST... by magda indigo

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England id very strict where safety is concerned.

Here a few examples, hard hats and old fashioned sand-filled fire-buckets

This was the day the new building of BBC Sheffield started...

The Safety helmets were somewhere else, loved the placement!

All the rest is in Pickering station, manned by all the volunteers.

Love all the colours, these are good tools.

Keep safe!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

safety, men, doors, station, hard hats, buckets, helmets, Pickering, horizontal, colour, NikonF4, "Magda indigo"

JAPANESE WATER... by magda indigo

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One of the important rituals when visiting a shrine in Japan takes place at the water purification fountain, known as the chozuya or temizuya next to the entrance.

Worshippers use ladles called hishaku to scoop up water to wash their hands and sometimes their mouths.

Due to the pandemic, many ladles have been removed from shrines and temples as a safety precaution.

Some people feared the custom was in danger of dying out.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Shrine, water, ladles, bamboo, drinking, ladies, female, people JAPAN, Kanazawa, tradition, colours, NIKOND7200, "magda indigo"

MAKE THAT FUNKY MUSIC... by magda indigo

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Could I live without music? I wonder, I was surrounded by music from when I was born.

Mainly classical, but of course in my teens and when my sons grew up it was full on POP.

In my student days though, it was a lot of France chanson, the moody, emotional, Jacques Brel, Georges Brassens etc...

And Always there: the classical.

I have now returned once more to the classics more and more, some of the new pop songs, why not, I love traditional Japanese, it relaxes me

Ach I could go on...

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

For more of my work: www.indigo2photography.com

hands, fingers, musicians, artist, close-up, natural-light, playing, instrument, clarinet, Willem-Vermandere, keys, black-and-white, mono, monochrome, horizontal, Magda indigo

THE STORY of THE BENT TULIPS... by magda indigo

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So, lets put our minds to it... yes flowers talk to me and I hear them with my eyes, LOL

How this series came about: in the shop, the flower stall, in one of the buckets, on the bottom, one pack of Tulips, no water.... all bent!

I immediately saw the potential.

Many images passed my minds eye.

I had to keep them cool, so they kept their shape, super enjoyed photographing them, making the images come true!

Nicely SYNCHRONIZED!!!

Once in water....

They straightened, the fun was over, now I have the photo's as sweet memories, to share with you.

I wish you all a lovely day and thank you for your visit, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Tulip, bowing, bent, pink, portrait, suitors, flowers, leaves, studio, design, colour, black-background, square, Nikon D7200, "Magda indigo"

LOTS OF A LOT... by magda indigo

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Lots of dust, fluff, reels, looms, bobbins, machines, threads...

Lots of images.

Sadly this family business was going to close down, the three remaining brothers, none of their children were going to take it over, because of the advanced technology nowadays, the machines were getting older and would cost a lot to replace.

What a shame, these guys grew up with it and are so passionate about what they do! Sad.

Deep inside the machine, where the magic happens, from thread to material.

We visit a weavery for a shoot, specialised in linen and linen-velours.

It is a known fact that flax used to be grown in the Kortrijk area, where the river Leie runs.

It is a food and fiber crop cultivated in cooler regions of the world.

The textiles made from flax are known as linen and traditionally used for bed sheets, underclothes, and table linen.

In this factory here, the treads come in on massive reels and get woven into beautiful linen cloth and velvet.

Natural in colour.

Later dyed in vibrant colours.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

dust, fluff, bobbins, reels, looms, machines, threads, linen, flax, velvet, material, velours, graphic, industrial, industry, Flanders, colour, horizontal, "Magda Indigo"

GYMNOPEDIE… WHITE Cyclamen by magda indigo

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The word was in a musical dictionary Eric Satie had at home, and the given definition was “An event at a greek festival wherein maidens danced in the nude.”

Most of my images are made under the influence… of music!

SILK WHITE CYCLAMENS

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

The name Cyclamen is presumed to come from Greek 'kyclos', a circle referring to the round tubers, or leaves.

Lovely inverted flowers rise out of fantastically patterned rounded or heart-shaped leaves.

Some of the patterns, particularly the silver leaved varieties are exquisite and can truly be described as a wonder of nature.

From the family Primulaceae, they come in beautiful colours from white, pink, purple, red and combinations of these.

Cyclamen like the cool; the smaller the leaves, the cooler they can stand it.

The tubers are regarded as the favourite food for pigs in the South of France, Sicily and Italy, hence a rather uncommon common name Sowbread.

Cyclamen are poisonous; they have been used medicinally as a powerful purgative, but their toxicity makes this risky.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

white, cyclamen, conceptual art, flowers, design, colour, leaves, black-background, studio, square, planter, "magda indigo"

LOTS OF... in JAPAN by magda indigo

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I love just walking around with my friend = my camera

Trying to find along, attractive or interesting photo's, some great experiences in this special country.

No matter how small the house a garden is made.

In the Samurai quarter I was fascinated by all the wooden houses.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Japan, Kyoto, garden, tree, Autumn , colour, scapes houses, windows, Magda Indigo, Nikon D7200

TINKLING SOUNDS... by magda indigo

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This Irish lady was playing at a wedding reception.

Her harp made sounds like a sparkling little waterfall.

The harp is a stringed musical instrument that has a number of individual strings running at an angle to its soundboard; the strings are plucked with the fingers.

Harps have been known since antiquity in Asia, Africa and Europe, dating back at least as early as 3500 BC.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Harp, lady, music, hands, instrument, playing, festive, musician, wedding, horizontal, colour, portrait, NikonF4, "Magda indigo"

A PLACE of SILENCE… by magda indigo

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PLACES, where I find my PEACE...

The Canals of West-Flanders, Oostkerke/Damme/Brugge...

I am used to solitude, silence, peace.

A change is nice, yet it can become too much.

Sometimes I crave silence.

So we are off to Damme, now I must tell you, when I revisit my beloved Flanders, I have not really been unless I have not spent time here, our favourite spot.

A few miles from Brugge, you have the small town of Damme.

In the Middle-Ages, this used to be the harbour of Brugge, one of the wealthiest cities in the North.

Due to silt the North Sea is now about 25 miles out, but Damme retained it's reputation for good food and beer, wonderful old buildings full of the history of revolutionary Flanders.

Centuries later Napoleon saw the importance of the area and ordered a system of canals to be built.

I stood in the middle of one of the bridges, in Oostkerke, across those magnificent tree-lined canals.

A UNIQUE landscape that just goes on and on and on... A photographer's paradise!

Classified to the UNESCO Patrimonium.

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

For more of my work: www.indigo2photography.com

Flanders, Canal, Damme, Flanders, Belgium, bridge, Oostkerke, trees, bridges, reflections, water, Spring, landscape, horizontal, nature, colour, light, reeds, "magda indigo"

WITH or WITHOUT? by magda indigo

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A photograph of my Japanese tabi socks.

Having fun in the studio again...

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Rose, red, feet, Tabi socks, flower, design, studio, black-background, colour, square, NikonD7000, "magda indigo"

THE LITTLE LANTERNS... PHYSALIS by magda indigo

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PHYSALIS alkekengi or Chinese Lantern Plant, they are native from southern Europe east across southern Asia to Japan.

Popular for the papery bright-orange lantern pods that develop around the ripening fruit, these are often cut and used for Thanksgiving and Halloween arrangements.

Plants are aggressive spreaders, and best kept out of the perennial border so they don't take over.

Also can be grown in tubs.

Small white flowers appear in midsummer, over a bushy mound of coarse green leaves.

Pods are green at first, but should be harvested as soon as the orange colour develops, the leaves stripped then stems hung upside down to dry in a warm dark room.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

PHYSALIS, alkekengi, "Chinese Lantern Plant", "orange, green", stems, studio, black-background, colour, design, square, "Nikon D7000", "Magda indigo"

TREE SKELETONS... by magda indigo

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Trees in Winter, I adore them, those often gnarled structures against the sky...

Trees are gorgeous All year round, in Spring when they bloom and blossom, in Summer in full opulence, in Autumn with their colourful splendour.

This IS a colour photo.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Winter, Christmas, tree, landscape, snow, colour, Yorkshire, NikonD7200, "magda indigo"

TEXTURES OF COLOURFUL FOOD TWO... by magda indigo

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Most attractive, it seems that we are far less attracted to blue and black edibles! LOL

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

colourful, food, edible, chard, fruit, natural, horizontal, colour, textures, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

ROSES in ROSE.. by magda indigo

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I long to see the Roses blooming in my garden again...

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Roses, portrait, pink, petals, leaves, flower, studio, black-background, "conceptual art", colour, design, square, "magda indigo"

FOUR CLOSE-UPS... by magda indigo

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I love to see all that beautiful detail that flowers display if you look closely!

NEW BOOK and movie:THE MONOCHROMES here: youtu.be/GoOj18_lEVg

Wishing you a bright day and thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

flowering, blooming, white, LILY, rose, flower, leaf, curves, elegance, design, black&white, Monochromatic, studio, mono, "conceptual art", black-background, square, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

MAMMA MIA…. TULIP by magda indigo

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Mamma mia, here I go again

My my, how can I resist you?

(lyrics from the ABBA song)

Yes, now, so much work, because so many varieties of Tulips are in the shops, and indeed, I cannot resist them!

I love these fringed/frazzled ones, never had them in pink before, great fun! More coming!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

tulips, frayed, frazzled, flowers, circle, pink, "conceptual art", expressive, design, studio, black-background, colour, square, "Nikon D7200", "Magda indigo"

CAN YOU HEAR WHAT I SAY? by magda indigo

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FLORAL LANGUAGE in RED...

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The red flowers say it all.

From ‘I love you’ to ‘I can’t live without you,’ from ‘I am pissed’ to ‘I am proud of you!’

When you find yourself fumbling for the right words to describe the situation and when you can’t figure out what might be the right gift for your special occasion, always trust the red flowers to do their job.

Red blooms also represent strength and courage.

They exude energy and positive vibes.

They are just so varied, delightful!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Cyclamen, varied, red, flowers, leaves, curves, peonies, "conceptual art", black-background, design, studio, colour, square, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

DUTCH FLOWER-POWER BIKE... by magda indigo

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Saturday Market in Den Haag.

Millions of bikes in Holland, this lady made sure hers was noticeable from afar...

You could NOT miss it, lol.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

bik,e bicycle, wheel, flowers, street, urban, market, fruit, female,Holland, The Hague, colour, vertical, dutch, people, NikonF4, "Magda indigo"

IN LERAPETRA on the ISLAND of CRETE... by magda indigo

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... The fishing-nets are yellow!

And those that knit them often work hands AND feet!

Bet you did not know that eh? LOL.

I wish you all the very best, and thank you for all your kind words, time, comments, invites, faves and Awards. Very much appreciated. M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Lerapetra, Crete, quayside, yellow, nets, men, tools, people, hands, feet, chair, tree, "Magda indigo", colour, Nikon F4,

JAPANESE RITUAL... by magda indigo

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One of the important rituals when visiting a shrine in Japan takes place at the water purification fountain, known as the chozuya or temizuya next to the entrance.

Worshippers use ladles called hishaku to scoop up water to wash their hands and sometimes their mouths.

Due to the pandemic, many ladles have been removed from shrines and temples as a safety precaution.

Some people feared the custom was in danger of dying out.

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

And for more: www.indigo2photography.com

labels, bamboo, entrance, shrine, red, ladies, people, water, wood, design, day, Kanazawa, Japan, colour, horizontal, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

SUPER GRAPHIC... by magda indigo

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A graphic is an image or visual representation of an object.

It is truly amazing, anywhere in the world, that if you visit a working harbour, and... you like that kind of 'clutter', what you will all find.

This was a very graphic something I discovered in Cornwall, it was love at first sight, le coup de foudre as the French say so beautifully.

A bit of rust, some drops of soldering, these two are joined for eternity.

Take care, be safe!

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

For more of my work: www.indigo2photography.com

diverse, metal, handle, ring, rust, graphic, fishing, nautical, colour, Cornwall, Nikon F4, horizontal, "Magda indigo"

PICKERING STATION... by magda indigo

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AAAHH, To pack your cases with the prospect of experiences new, returning with cases full of memories.

At the old station in Pickering, North-Yorkshire...

Most of the passengers may not realise how reliant upon volunteers the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is.

With the magnificent steam engines, beautiful rural stations and smartly uniformed staff, a visit to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is like taking a step back in time.

From the smoke and steam pouring from the engines to the cosy wood-panelled carriages and friendly conductor service, the railway is both lovingly preserved and charmingly authentic.

It's also the perfect starting point for a day out, whether you’re travelling between the rugged Yorkshire villages, hiking on the wind swept moors or spending a day by the seaside in Whitby...

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

doors, name, words, text, buckets, red, station, luggage, trolly, cases, old, Pickering, Yorkshire, colour, horizontal, "Nikon F4", "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"

FINTELE... by magda indigo

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The beautiful hamlet of Fintele, in the municipality of Lo-Reninge, is located at the confluence of the Lovaart and the Yser.

The hamlet is protected as cultural heritage since 1994.

The ship-lock with its drawbridge is the main attraction.

But the latest years Fintele has developed to be an attractive junction for cyclism and hiking.

There is a central and open meeting space that is enriched with benches and a bike parking.

At the riverbank there is a landing stage for boats and a resting area for hikers.

Fintele,lies where reeds and orris grow.

The Yser flows to Nieuwpoort between water lily's and buttercups

Cattails control and subdue its riverbed without hiccups.

West Flanders, almost France.

Have a great day and take care!

Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

wood, lock, Fintele, Bridge, reeds, water, pier, Ostend, Flanders, Belgium, outside, colour, horizontal, NikonD7200, "Magda Indigo"

A PLACE of SILENCE… by magda indigo

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PLACES, where I find my PEACE...

The verticals, they stand straight and tall, the supports for Summer's roof of leaves.

I am used to solitude, silence, peace.

A change is nice, yet it can become too much.

Sometimes I crave silence.

So we are off to Damme, now I must tell you, when I revisit my beloved Flanders, I have not really been unless I have not spent time here, our favourite spot.

The Canals of West-Flanders, Oostkerke/Damme/Brugge...

A few miles from Brugge, you have the small town of Damme.

In the Middle-Ages, this used to be the harbour of Brugge, one of the wealthiest cities in the North.

Due to silt the North Sea is now about 25 miles out, but Damme retained it's reputation for good food and beer, wonderful old buildings full of the history of revolutionary Flanders.

Centuries later Napoleon saw the importance of the area and ordered a system of canals to be built.

I stood in the middle of one of the bridges, in Oostkerke, across those magnificent tree-lined canals.

A UNIQUE landscape that just goes on and on and on... A photographer's paradise!

Classified to the UNESCO Patrimonium.

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

For more of my work: www.indigo2photography.com

Flanders, Canal, Damme, Flanders, Belgium, bridge, Oostkerke, trees, bridges, reflections, water, Spring, landscape, vertical, nature, colour, light, reeds, NikoD200, "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

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"

BRONZE FENNEL, HERBS from my GARDEN... by magda indigo

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In general use, herbs are plants with savoury or aromatic properties that are used for flavouring and garnishing food, for medicinal purposes, or for fragrances; excluding vegetables and other plants consumed for macronutrients.

Culinary use typically distinguishes herbs from spices.

Herbs generally refers to the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant (either fresh or dried), while spices are usually dried and produced from other parts of the plant, including seeds, bark, roots and fruits.

Herbs have a variety of uses including culinary, medicinal, and in some cases, spiritual.

Much used and enjoyed in our kitchen!

Very much appreciated. Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

oregano, parsley, rosemary, Dragon, estragon, Bronze fennel, thyme, leaf, flower, "conceptual Art", studio, colour, black-background, square, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

PEOPLE ON THE CHRISTMAS MARKET... by magda indigo

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Working and enjoying... LOL

I wish you all the very best, may your wishes come true, and thank you for all your kind words, time, comments, invites, faves and Awards.

Very much appreciated. M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Christmas, market, people, work, food, colour, Leeds, Yorkshire, POFFERTJES, man, woman, lights, steam, Paul Indigo, eating, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

LOOKING FORWARD TO A WHOLE OTHER YEAR of LOVE... by magda indigo

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So, after today, the 'commercial' focus on LOVE will be gone.

A new year of giving and taking in the more 'abstract' sense.

KEEP THE BALANCE, and ALL will be WELL!

LAST SERIES of my LOVE-SICK Tulips!

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

Very much appreciated. M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Tulips, flowers, two, expressions, bowing, touching, kiss, love, "conceptual art", black-background, design, studio, colour, square, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

SUN-BLEACHED in CRETE.. by magda indigo

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a regular scene on this beautiful Greek island... they love their blue!

First you had the window, here's the door!

Often surrounded by flowers.

THANK you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

window, door, Crete, blue, peeling, paint, sun-bleached, wood, shutters, architecture, Greece, colour, vertical', "Nikon F4", "magda indigo"

YELLOW RANUNCULUS COLLECTION... by magda indigo

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I love Ranunculus, they are back, how they 'warm' up and lighten our home and hearts, how beautiful, layered and colourfully bright they are...

They must be dancing to some mad music only they can hear!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Yellow, Ranunculus, "Persian buttercup", "Ranunculus Asiaticus", flowers, studio, black-background, colour, design, bouquet, square, "magda indigo", blooms, buds, Nikon D7000

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, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

ingredients, "mulled wine", "cardamom pods", "Jamaican peppercorn", cloves, cranberries, allspice, "Star anise", Cinnamon, stars, spices, orange, fruit, design, Winter, colour, black-background, square, "conceptual art", "Nikon D7200", "Magda indigo"

COME ALONG WITH ME... 2 by magda indigo

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This time, I take to different beaches in Cornwall, Northumberland, Yorkshire.

It is vast and quite unique.

We just need that air, that space regularly and England offers so many charming Coastal places.

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

Yorkshire, Cornwall, Northumberland, sea, "Nikon D200", Nikon D7000, colour, "Magda indigo", coast, beach, rocks, cliffs, boats, landscapes, horizontal, vertical,

HAPPINESS IS... by magda indigo

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... walking on a 'deserted' beach, camera in hand, taking deep gulp of that salty sea-air, hearing the waves break or the wavelets ripple.

Eyes scanning for beauty in the sky or in the sand, aah and then, and then discovering a natural painting of different seaweed at my feet.

We were on the North Sea Coast in The North East of England, Northumberland.

I do realise that it is not to everybody's taste, it takes a certain 'eye' to appreciate these.

The thing is, a photographer should not take images for other people, not to please anyone, I take them because they touch me...

It is always a bonus if others also see that.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

brown, daylight, natural, Nikon D200, sand, seaweed, lines, art, graphic, beach, beach-scene, abstract, sandscape, colour, horizontal, Northumberland, "Magda indigo"

RED RIBBON... by magda indigo

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Is there anything more festive to zhuzh up things.

A rather dull branch of Mistletoe, LOL.

Some white feathers lost by angels, or hanging up flowers... you name it!

Enjoy!

THANK you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Ribbon, reds, Mistletoe, vase, roses, white, feathers, , studio, colour, black-background, design, square, Nikon D7000, "Magda indigo"

DUTCH FLOWER-POWER BIKE... by magda indigo

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Saturday Market in Den Haag.

Millions of bikes in Holland, this lady made sure hers was noticeable from afar...

You could NOT miss it, lol.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

bik,e bicycle, wheel, flowers, street, urban, market, fruit, female,Holland, The Hague, colour, vertical, dutch, people, NikonF4, "Magda indigo"

ONE HOUR in the LIFE of a CAT... by magda indigo

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Sitting outside, I was watching the young cat waking up and...

Pure joy, unaware of us, which was lovely!

Enjoy.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Have a great day and thanks for your visit, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

portrait, cat, young, male, animal, tiger, garden, flowers, playing, outside, feline, horizontal, colour, NikonD7000, "Magda indigo"

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