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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"

GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS... by magda indigo

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Collected from all around again.

I trust my eye, if something sparks an interest, an emotion... I photograph it. LOL

Hope this makes you smile again, have a great day and thank you for your visit, so very much appreciated, 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. If you do, without accreditation, it is STEALING © All rights reserved

girl, woman, female, people, hat, pink, bicycle, backpack, birthday, pony, cart, beauty, colour, portrait, square, Brugge, "Nikon D7000", crocs, "magda indigo"

WATER, WOOD and PEOPLE... by magda indigo

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Great if you can get these three together in one shot!

I like them all equally.

The little girl on the jetty at the Lake of Loppem, where I went waterskiing in Flanders,

the boy fishing in Scarborough, ah, and WILLEM on the bridge in Flanders, a pastoral scene.

Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.co.uk

wood, Scarborough, boy, girl, horizontal, posts, stream, grasses, water, eating, fishing, Willem Vermander, man, bridge, countryside, reflection, colour, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

DIFFERENT FASHIONS... by magda indigo

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there is a trend in everything now!!!!

Even in dogs, when I grew up: Irish setters, oh boy he landed me in hot water so often, loved the water.

When my sons grew up and we lived in the country, we had a Bobtail, WHAT MAINTENANCE, but GREAT FUN.

Later it was a Border Collie, the maximum! Intelligent beyond...

After his loss, no more, we couldn't face another heartache.

Now it seems to be pugs, French bulldog... all dogs that ran into the door, hahaha.

Here a small selection of encounters.

Enjoy and make the BEST of every day!

Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more : www.indigo2photography.com

brown, dogs, basket, animal, people, pet, colour, street, horizontal, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

OH I DO LOVE TO BE... by magda indigo

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... beside the seaside!

Always good and uplifting.

Coming homing satisfied, refuelled.

Sleeping well and waking fine, batteries recharged!

An interesting mix.

THANK you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

sea, waves, blue, water, marine, beach, sand, boats, shadows, night, lights, weather, outside, colour, vertical, horizontal, NikonD7200, "Magda Indigo"

FREEDOM... by magda indigo

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it's Spring, it's the holidays... I can drive my bike again, better than last year!

My hair blowing in the wind! I'm off like a shot on my 4 wheeler...

MY FIRST NEW SHINY BIKE

it looked like for this little one Christmas had come early/ late... or it had been it's Birthday!

Great fun in the spring sun.

Have a good day! M, (*_*)

child, bike, four-wheels, pink, mauve, lilac, toys, Spring, helmet, purple, riding, girl, bicycle, tree, nature, ride, horizontal, family, Getty, "Nikon D200", "magda indigo"

SEAMEN'S WATCH... by magda indigo

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This monument was installed in the early fifties, in honour of the fishermen, seamen and also those who lost their lives at sea during the war.

Against the sky.

It is tall and stands in a prominent place, overlooking the sea and the entrance of the harbour of Ostend in Belgium.

This is the top part. Arms crossed. Another one on the bottom arms down, in silence.

I wanted some 'different angle' shots of the familiar places.

It holds a special place in my collection.

In no way been manipulated.

Wishing you a glorious day and thank you for your visit, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

sky, no clouds, statue, monument, remembrance, man, marine, navy, Ostend, Belgium, colour, horizontal, vertical, "NikonD200", "Magda indigo"

LEISURE... by magda indigo

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"Leisure" is a poem by Welsh poet W. H. Davies, appearing originally in his Songs Of Joy and Others, published in 1911.

What is this life if, full of care,

We have no time to stand and stare.

No time to stand beneath the boughs

And stare as long as sheep or cows.

No time to see, when woods we pass,

Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.

No time to see, in broad daylight,

Streams full of stars, like skies at night.

No time to turn at Beauty's glance,

And watch her feet, how they can dance.

No time to wait till her mouth can

Enrich that smile her eyes began.

A poor life this if, full of care,

We have no time to stand and stare.

The gentleman smoking his pipe, on the upper-deck of the Ferry.

I also love staring at the sea, the sound of the wind in my hair and ears.

The girl is on the other-side of Ostend, enjoying the sun.

Summer or winter, I LOVE IT!

It gives me time for musing and evoke memories.

Have a great day and thanks for your time and comments, much appreciated, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

HARBOUR WALLS... by magda indigo

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They need to be sturdy, made out of big sturdy blocks! And supported by wood?

The sea is a great force of Nature, to protect the yachts and fishing vessels, strong walls/piers are built!

THANK you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Yorkshire, harbour, walls, rocks, coast, colour, people, stone, wood, Scarborough, defences, portrait, horizontal, NikonD7200, "magda indigo"

MONSTER-WHEELS... by magda indigo

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Construction firms employ MONSTER machine, often imported.

In Summer, because of the holidays and noise, in Belgium, they stop the works.

Now these expensive beasts require maintenance.

So, the highly skilled engineers travel from their country to see to it.

When I think of our tires... I kept wondering how much one of those might cost?

Whatever you do in life, you always learn and have often more respect for a world you knew nothing about!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

men, people, monster, machines, construction, demolition, colourful, wheels, maintenance, engineers, "Magda indigo", colour, horizontal

LADIES ALL SORTS... by magda indigo

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I love photographing people working, capturing their intensity and concentration.

The farmer's wife, after the milking of the cows outside.

The Ballet dancer in a pose.

The floriste making a beautiful combination.

The seamstress sewing the carnival costumes!

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

For more : www.indigo2photography.com

ladies, working, seamstress, milk, farm, ballet dancer, floriste, flowers, people, women, female, pleasure, work, colour, Nikon, "Magda indigo"

ONCE UPON A TIME… (mini cabbage) by magda indigo

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There was a mini pointed cabbage in the shop…

A creative photographer came along and spotted it, picked it up, turned it around and around, looking at all the beautiful angles… could not resist, saw the potential… and bought it.

Eagerly took it home, into a dark studio, positioned it, switched on the lights, set it it all up beautifully and made a portrait of the mini-cabbage….

RESULT! LOLOLOL

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

green, mini, cabbage, pointed, curves, food, edible, vegetable, design, colour, black-background, square, "conceptual art", "magda indigo"

HELLO and CHEERS... by magda indigo

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at a BBQ party, how to cool the drinks... a trailer, a strong sheet of plastic AND LOTS of ICE!!! LOL

from Flanders/Belgium, the land of The Liquid Gold.

Lovely and cold on a warm Summer-day.

Meeting of friends, over a very cool drink: one of the BIG pleasures of Summer?

Belgium is renowned for its beer, you really are spoilt for choice, every region/town/ city/ village now have their different dark or light beers to choose from, draught or bottled... the names often very funny and as interesting as the beers themselves.

And of course, every beer has its own glass!

Very important as it indeed influences the taste (so I'm told, I don't drink it...)!

Sante, have a great w-e, stay sober lol.View On Black

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!

With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, hope you all had a great time!

It is what I did, do, and boy does it help!

M, (* _ *)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Beer, drink, gold, glass, cold, gold, liquid, Summer, hand, cooling, cool, foam, nature, colour, horizontal, "magda indigo"

THE CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY... by magda indigo

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On Yorkshire Moors, up the Pennines, The Saddleworth Brass Band Festival takes place on the Friday following the Whitsuntide bank holiday each year.

Delph is one of several villages visited by competing bands from across the country.

It is a very festive occasion!

A good day for the pubs (~:*) and 'fast-food sellers'...

It was already close to 'darkness', they had been playing and parading for quite some time, a thirsty business, it was starting to show!

It is a well-known fact that England is a land of traditions and proudly so!

Due to the faster pace and changes in the current times, many are finding it harder to keep going.

Society is changing more rapidly than ever.

All the best and thank you for your comments, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Delph, Yorkshire, instruments, men, people playing, band, brass, tuba, Summer, metal, colour, entertainment, horizontal, "Nikon D200", "magda indigo"

DARK BEAUTY… Aconitum by magda indigo

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Aconitum, commonly known as aconite, monkshood, wolf's bane, leopard's bane, mouse-bane, women's bane, devil's helmet, queen of poisons, or blue rocket.

It is a genus of over 250 species of flowering plants belonging to the family Ranunculaceae.

These herbaceous perennial plants are chiefly native to the mountainous parts of the Northern Hemisphere, growing in the moisture-retentive but well-draining soils of mountain meadows.

Most species are extremely poisonous and must be dealt with carefully.

The tall, erect stem is crowned by racemes of large blue, purple, white, yellow, or pink zygomorphic flowers with numerous stamens.

They are distinguishable by having one of the five petaloid sepals (the posterior one), called the galea, in the form of a cylindrical helmet, hence the English name monkshood, and in Flemish: monnikskap.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Aconitum, aconite, monkshood, "wolf's bane", "leopard's bane", mouse-bane, "women's bane", "devil's helmet", "queen of poisons", "blue rocket", flowers, purple, buds, blooms, studio, black-background, colour, design , square, "Nikon D7200", "Magda indigo"

THE LONG KISS GOOD NIGHT... by magda indigo

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...All vanishes! The Sun, from topmost heaven precipitated,

Like a globe of iron which is tossed back fiery red

Into the furnace stirred to fume,

Shocking the cloudy surges, plashed from its impetuous ire,

Even to the zenith spattered in a flecking scud of fire

The vaporous and inflamed spume...

A SUNSET. (excerpt from a poem by Victor Hugo)

For me, no matter how many sunsets... each one different and fresh and rich and more spectacular than the previous one, a miracle to my eyes each time.

Dusk is probably my favourite time, to reflect back on the day and look forward to the evening , the next day, the next sunset... and such, life passes...

This is again taken from the terrace of the penthouse we used to live in, one side overlooking the sea, the other the town.

Even after a full day’s work I would very much relax with a glass of Chardonnay and my camera, looking at the sea-traffic and ultimately the sunset.

This is one of them.

Different? I'll let you be the judge of that.

NO FILTERS USED OR PP, A ONE IN A MILLION NEG...

Analog, Nikon F4, film, Fuji 400

Wishing you a glorious day and thank you for your visit, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Analog, Nikon F4, film, Fuji 400, sunset, sun, sea, clouds, colour, vertical, nature, Magda indigo

THE RED BUOYS... by magda indigo

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Fenders, 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

synthetic, plastic, buoy, red, paint, wood, rope, boat, sea, beach, graphic, fishing, nautical, colour, horizontal, "Magda indigo"

SAFE DOGGY TRAVEL... by magda indigo

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Ostend, the industrial harbour, a favourite haunt!

We are back and on the hunt for images.

The gentleman stops and starts chatting... mainly about his cutie pie in the back, safe, and loving the ride!

On the Continent, the electrical bicycles are very well appreciated by the more mature population.

He pushed off again, his eyes were closed, I noticed he did that a lot, like up-calling the images? LOL

To emphasise his words...

Another nice encounter.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

dog, Teckel, long-haired, people, Ostend, Flanders, animal, Belgium, Summer, male, man, bicycle, basket, safety, cage, emotion, colour, "NikonD7000", "Magda indigo"

PEOPLE and THEIR DOGS... by magda indigo

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In Flanders there is a saying:

He who does not like animals, does not like people.

One to think about?

Anyway, here a series of images that leaves no doubt about the owner's love.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

animals, dogs, people, portrait, daylight, day, fun, horizontal, colour, Nikon , "Magda Indigo"

BEACH RED... by magda indigo

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Red, the colour of danger, attraction, passion.

So fitting on the beach.

When we go out, I often wear red, so Paul can easily spot me in the crowd! LOL

Forever striving for versatility in my pf.

Have a fine day, thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

beach, sand, sea, bucket, handbag, people, summer, fun, colour, horizontal, "Nikon", "Magda Indigo"

IN THE STUDIO... by magda indigo

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ALL KINDS with different usages.

Ribbon to make beautiful, rope to tie

Clips and ties to use in your hair!

A cork to close the bottle,

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

tools, instruments, harbour, pulleys, oils, boat, colour, sea, fishing, buoys, design, horizontal, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

ribbons, rope, cork, wine, studio, black-background, "conceptual art", colour, design, square, "NIKON D7200", "magda indigo"

WARM WOOL... by magda indigo

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I see this display, telling us what the trendy colours are to be for Winter, LOL.

All the ladies in my family were 'knitters', so of course I was taught that art with needle and yarn, but have no interest in it.

I was merely attracted by this window display, the way it was presented with the needles and especially the colours!

Also, natural spun yarn and 'specials".

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

"window display", knitting, wool, natural, balls, yarn, needles, trendy, fashion, horizontal, colour, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

SNOW MINIMALISM... by magda indigo

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Sculpture round some stone...

First footsteps and tire-tracks in first snow.

A special mood.

North-Yorkshire, a loose stone wall, high on one of the many hills.

Wishing you well, and thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

hill, sky, footsteps, road, wall, crossing, stone, snow, Winter, diagonals, colour, horizontal, Nikon D200, "magda indigo"

THE BEAUTIFUL LIGHT and THE BUOYS... by magda indigo

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Safety conscious! Along the coast of the treacherous North-Sea.

For the people who were nit properly taught about the dangers of the sea, and they take liberties, throwing caution to the wind!

A whole industry, for boat, yacht, ship, harbour and ALL the people that have anything to do with it!

Northumberland, wonderful light, just what I wanted!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

dunes, ropes, buoys, red, colour, sea, round, circle, light, design, vertical, "NikonD90", "magda indigo"

BEAUTY in PURPLE… GLADIOLI by magda indigo

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Gently sprinkled with pollen...

These are a beautiful soft purple.

The waiting buds only just peeping out.

Summer was slowly leaving us in a flurry of colour.

Named for the shape of their leaves, like blades, gladioli – from the Latin word “gladius,” meaning sword – have a history that spans from Africa to the Mediterranean.

Symbolising strength and moral integrity, gladioli also represent infatuation, with a bouquet conveying to a recipient that they pierce the giver’s heart with passion. How romantic!

Take care, be safe!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Gladiolus, sword, "purple", flower, sword, bloom, buds, studio, black-background, colour, design, square, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

ALL EDIBLE, YUM... by magda indigo

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Nuts, onion, Asparagus, Cobnuts, and A FRENCH AFFAIR! GARLIC ...

During our visit to the Continent, we drove through part of Northern France, we made a stop in St Omer, often the first stop inland for many visitors to France, a quiet, unassuming and attractive little town, 43km southeast of Calais.

We wanted to stretch our legs. Walked through the lovely shopping-streets with some beautiful old houses and got to the market square.

On the corner, we saw the most attractive fruit and veg shop, everything looking very fresh.

I saw plaits of fresh garlic... I chose one, walked inside to pay for it when I saw the cheese-counter, full of 'spécialitées de la région'...

I bought some of that too...

Although the garlic was wrapped in TWO bags, as was the cheese, and in the boot we had a zipped up 'cooling-bag' in which we stored our purchases...

From then on, each time we got into our car, we were greeted and treated by the pungent mixture of the combined 'fragrances!!!

What a laugh!

The cheese was delicious, the garlic... ahem, beautiful? (the guys in the studio weren't so impressed!)

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Nuts, onion, Asparagus, Cobnuts, garlic, French, bulb, cloves, leaves, folds, roots, design, food, mono, B&W, white, black-background, studio, close-up, square, "magda indigo"

FERRIES on the NORTH-SEA... by magda indigo

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We have seen it ALL, in sun, in rain, in moon, in wind and in still, in clear and in fog...

Always pleasurable.

They pass each other regularly on the busy Channel between England and France!

THANK you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

sea, waves, blue, water, marine, wake, ferry, ship, North-Sea, fog, Summer, harbour, outside, colour, vertical, horizontal, NikonD200, "Magda Indigo

AT SEA... by magda indigo

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Many boats have lovely names!

Some MUST be born stories?

What would your's be called?

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

word, text, boat, speed, Hovercraft, names, harbour, fun, colour, horizontal, NikonD7000, "Magda Indigo"

COLOUR MY WORLD... by magda indigo

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I just could not resist these recycled colouring pencils...

And had some fun with them in the studio, another series of graphic favourites.

Wishing you a day full of good light and thank you for your visit, M, (*_*)

For more : www.indigo2photography.com

studio, colour, "conceptual art", DESIGN, pencils, "colouring pencils", shavings, graphic, minimalist, black-background, square, "magda indigo"

STORY in THREE PARTS... 3 by magda indigo

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HAPPINESS IS...teaching someone, something new, no this is NOT father Christmas, he is Flemish actor, learning the art of glassblowing!

The red is a glass experiment

For quite some time we wanted to photograph glass being blown by an artisan.

I found Marcel Vlamynck, a master glassblower, and contacted him, he was agreeable and the appointment was made.

The earliest evidence of glassblowing comes from a collection of waste from a glass shop, including fragments of glass tubes, glass rods and tiny blown bottles, which was dumped in a ritual bath in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, dated from 37 to 4 BC.

The transformation of raw materials into glass takes place at around 1,320 °C (2,400 °F) the glass emits enough heat to appear almost white hot.

The glass is then left to "fine out" (allowing the bubbles to rise out of the mass), and then the working temperature is reduced in the furnace to around 1,090 °C (2,000 °F).

At this stage, the glass appears to be a bright orange color.

We enjoyed a whole afternoon, and of course we went home with a piece of glass Art work!

The bottom is hugged by a blackened old branch, very special.

For those who are always cold: THAT IS THE JOB!!! LOL

Hope your day is good, thanks for viewing, Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

man, portrait, "natural light", colour, Brugge, Flanders, Marcel Vlamynck, artist, glassblower, art, horizontal, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

LES FICELLES... BOND. by magda indigo

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I love trying the more 'challenging'.

Twine is a light string or strong thread composed of two or more smaller strands or yarns twisted, and then twisted together.

Knots are bonds.

Playing with twine, lol.

I mean, at my age? And why not, the creative juices were flowing, you try and stop them! Hahaha

It was a fun afternoon... more to come.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

twine, waxed, string, rolls, three, knot, white, black, natural, fun, design, "conceptual Art", studio, colour, black-background, square, "Nikon D7200", "Magda indigo"

COLOURFUL LADIES.... by magda indigo

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So, happy notes on the street.

I NEVER understood why the 'fashion' colours for winter are beige, brown, grey and black... just when we need colour most? LOL

Hope this makes you smile again, have a great day and thank you for your visit, so very much appreciated, 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. If you do, without accreditation, it is STEALING © All rights reserved

girl, ladies, female, people, clothing, pink, beauty, hair, street, colour, portrait, horizontal, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

HANAMI... BLOSSOMS by magda indigo

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Hanami (花見, "flower viewing") is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers ("hana") are in this case almost always referring to those of the cherry ("sakura") or, less frequently, plum ("ume") trees.

...Amongst all the opulence, on the grass carpet, you could see that unfortunately people do not experience beauty in the same way, there were blossoms thrown all over the place, I saw two youngsters driving their bikes with their arms up, hitting every branch they could reach, leaving a trail of pink, they had fun...

I don't judge them, remember my own youth, we've all done silly stuff that now, but never anything like this, nothing destructive.

When you look or think back... you shake your head in disbelief... and sigh: why?

Because you are that age???

A broken off branch was left to wilt, I rescued it, it's adorning our dining room table now... not before I had photographed it in the studio, lol.

Whereas in China the cherry blossom symbolises feminine beauty, the feminine principle, or love in the language of herbs, in Japan the cherry blossoms are believed to exemplify the transient nature of life, because of their short blooming times.

Cherry blossoms also symbolise clouds due to their nature of blooming en masse, besides being an enduring metaphor for the ephemeral nature of life.

Take care, be safe!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

BLOSSOMS, cherry, story, Spring, portrait, pink, flowers, colour, black-background, square, studio, "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"

FROZEN... by magda indigo

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we were in Holland, and it was bitterly cold.

The wind was rushing over the flat meadows and tearing at my clothes and skin.

I walked along one of the many small canals, many were frozen along the grassy banks.

The rushing water was still half ice over the midday.

The banks had grasses and sticks encapsulated ice, made a wonderful spectacle.

Thank you for viewing, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

frozen, water, ice, icicles, bank, Holland, colour, black, white, snow, Winter, horizontal "magda indigo” NikonD7200

ANGEL STUFF... by magda indigo

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I can not give you a reason why I love feathers so much!

There are as many legends about them as there are believers in them.

I would love to believe in them and that my lovely son Michel is one, and that, when I find a feather in my path, he has just paid me a visit...

There are moments for silence, where words fail! M, (*_*)

And for more: www.indigo2photography.com

feathers, ribbon, bow, white, red, pink, wing, studio, colour, black-background, design, square, "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 (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Carnation, Gypsophila, pink, four, flowers, portrait, graphic, conceptual, "art”, love, studio, black-background, colour, design, square, magda indigo

VAST SANDY BEACHES... by magda indigo

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Not a living soul in sight.

I love it like that, only nature, beach, sea and sky.

As good as it gets.

Two in Southern-Africa, two in Flanders and one in NORTHUMBERLAND...

Can you guess? LOL

Thank you, M, (*_*)

for more: www.indigo2photography.com

beach, sand, sea, sky, emptiness, space, epic, graphic, nautical, minimalism, colour, horizontal, NikonD7000, "Magda indigo"

TO YOUR HEART'S CONTENT... by magda indigo

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PLASTIC, plastic, plastic... EVERYWHERE.

Often fun and colourful...

What can I say?

It IS our world of today.

How do you fight THAT?

So, heart as lights, cookie cutters, love-reeds, and reaching for the stars!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

synthetic, plastic, hearts, graphic, stars, lights, drinking reeds, red, fun, Nikon D7000, studio, colour, square, black-background, "Magda indigo"

TRAPPED AIR in WATER... by magda indigo

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A water candle holder, safe and magic, it reflects and refracts the light beautifully and in unexpected ways.

Can also be used as a vase...

When I poured in the water, it formed bubbles which delighted me!

Glass is one of the most difficult substances to photograph; my challenge is to use the reflections in a positive manner so that they add to the image.

Wishing you a bright day All friends around the world.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

glass, water, air, bubbles, spiral, candle-holder, vase, studio, colour, black-background, square, NikonD200, Magda indigo

BRIDESMAIDS and MORE RED... by magda indigo

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It is traditional in some countries to have bridesmaids.

You invite all your best friends, all dressed the same.

The back of the gorgeous dresses often even more interesting than the front!

People put so much effort and money in details only yo get lost on the day?

After the ceremony, I set them up like this, when I looked behind me there were a whole row of people waiting to take the same photo on their phone.

As I was the official photographer, I asked them NOT to ...

The way I asked made the young ladies laugh.

So, here you go, MY SHOT! LOL.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

bouquets, roses, details, friends, bride, bridesmaids, wedding, red, dresses, England, ladies, emotion, colour, horizontal, "Nikon F4", Nikon D7000, "Magda indigo"

LES JEUX DANGEUREUX... by magda indigo

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DANGEROUS SUMMER GAMES...

Thornwick, on the beautiful North-Yorkshire Heritage Coast.

Thornwick Bay is located next to Flamborough .

A headland and magnificent cliffs with two bays of shingle, pebbles and flint.

The large bay is Thornwick Bay and the small one, Little Thornwick Bay.

Limestone rocks and cliffs, fretted by the sea, small beaches and plenty of mysterious caves.

Many come the see it from the sea in all sorts, here a group of colourful vessels, people rowing together, their voices tinged with joy resonating amongst the heights.

The youngsters, on the top were engaged in a much more dangerous game... diving off the cliff.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

jumping, dangerous, sea, sky, cliffs, rocks, beach, seascape, people, summer, sport, Thornwick, UK, horizontal, colour, "magda indigo"

OSTEND, 21ST CENTURY... by magda indigo

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Maritime Access has built a new maritime port for the twenty-first century in the port of Ostend.

The strategic plan for the port has improved accessibility and better protects the city of Ostend against flooding.

The two new breakwaters were designed in such a way that they could withstand a storm that statistically attacks our coast once every 1000 years.

I witnessed one in 1953!

The new eastern breakwater, which runs 600 meters far into the sea, marks the new port entrance together with the western dam.

Plenty of benches, great different views created of beach and city, a treat!

Brand new, a popular place now, for walkers, cyclists, fishermen and euh, well, sea-lovers?

I love the 'minimalism again, how did I manage that? Patience, LOL,...

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

COLOUR, HORIZONTAL, sea, dam, beach, breakwaters, Ostend, Oostende, Belgium, SKY, Nikon D7000, "Magda Indigo"

LAST but NOT LEAST of AUTUMN... by magda indigo

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a mix of colours.

PICK what you like...

Have a super day, I know I will, and thanks for your comments, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Autumn, tree, wall, mix, leaves, green, pink, multi-coloured, colour, Sunlight, horizontal, Nature ,”Nikon D7200”, Magda indigo"

DANCE, my FRIENDS, DANCE... by magda indigo

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BALLET and dancers...

This is the result of having 2 professional ballet dancers in your studio (he was for a couple of years a solo dancer with the world renowned Maurice Béjart, she has her own school), who are up for a challenge and something different.

In between the serious stuff, there is always some time for some fun, play and some antics to relax.

Thrown in some proper ballet figures, le poisson, and more.

Great for the creative photographers.

Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more of my work: www.indigo2photography.com

dancers, male, female, ballet, fun, relax, antics, lighting, studio, "Christian Dedeene", white-background, design, colour, NikonF4, horizontal, "Magda indigo"

BEACH RED... by magda indigo

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Red, the colour of danger, attraction, passion.

So fitting on the beach.

When we go out, I often wear red, so Paul can easily spot me in the crowd! LOL

Forever striving for versatility in my pf.

Have a fine day, thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

beach, sand, sea, bucket, handbag, people, summer, fun, colour, horizontal, "Nikon", "Magda Indigo"

COLOURS of CAPE TOWN HARBOUR... by magda indigo

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did a round on the quays and ooh, my love of boats was well satisfied.

Working boats, luxury vessels, what a panoply of beauty!

Several harbours to explore, this was one of them.

I particularly liked the African names, not a clue what they meant, sadly.

It was a great day!

Have a great day and take care!

Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

name, boats, harbour, Cape Town, South-Africa, outside, words, text, sky, colour, horizontal, NikonD7000, "Magda Indigo"

AUTUMN MOOD IMAGES... by magda indigo

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Taking advantage of the late warm sun...

Reading in St Ives, Cornwall.

Cosiness on chilly evenings, nothing like visual flames, the smell of burning wood.

A special warmth!

A rented cottage in Northumberland.

Testing the warmth of the seawater of the wavelets.

Melancholy in Ostend, Belgium.

Robinhood's Bay, Yorkshire, at the end of another lovely day...

Rushing in the rain, Ostend, Belgium.

I can feel each image!

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

for more: www.indigo2photography.com

seascape, beach, people, skies, romantic, sea, sand, empty, Summer end, interior, stove, flames, rain, reading, book, colour, NikonD7000, "Magda Indigo"

PURPLE RAIN… by magda indigo

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A house in BRUGGE… COLOUR CO-ORDINATED with the plants? LOL

The Wisteria still has some purple blooms pending although it is late Summer now.

All purple, very attractive!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

wisteria, purple, plants, decorated, facade, Brugge, Belgium, colour, vertical, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

AND ON STRINGS... by magda indigo

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I find it impossible to tell you what my favourite instrument is, The moment I say Cello, I think, oh no, pain, oh no violin, nooo, LOL

But I love all of the above.

Cello, guitar, mandolin, bass, aaahhh, I feel spoiled!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Brown, hands, Cello, guitar, mandolin, bass, strings, musicians, music, instruments, horizontal, colour, "Nikon D7200", "Magda indigo"

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