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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"

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"

ON THE ROAD TO THE NEXT FAIR... by magda indigo

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What a wonderful encounter it was and boy do they take care of their animals!!!

This was Tony.

READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE, Blog: magdaindigo.blogspot.com/2010/07/day-we-met-travelers.html

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

travellers, Tony, people, pets, animals, portrait, man, straw, hat, dog, horse, sitting, caring, tending, colour, NikonD200, "Magda indigo"

OF PEOPLE ALL OVER... by magda indigo

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People are often interesting, they look at something, are concentrating on something, there is joy, there is sadness... often they are in their own world unaware of the world around them.

That, or they immediately clock you and become suspicious, no matter how far you are, some are extremely aware!

I am a thief, I capture them! LOL

THANK YOU, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

people, man, male, cat, food, model, brown, couple, kiss, female, portrait, colour, design, vertical, "Magda indigo"

ON THE GO at KINGS CROSS STATION LONDON... by magda indigo

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Sitting on a low wall, waiting on Sunday noon, King’s Cross Station in London, it was stifling hot.

Instead of being bored and impatient, I decided to pass the time being 'creative'...

I noticed all the people hurrying by and especially that EVERYBODY was lugging bags, lots of bags, of all types, colours and designs. Spotted, striped, classic, coloured

I wondered, what were they all transporting?

Can we not go anywhere without our ‘wheeled’ carriers?

Often not one but more, backpacks, plastic, leather, designed, handbags, so many.

All different, just like the people, their shoes, legs and leg wear!

I saw people traveling alone, in pairs, in group, I saw them smile, I saw them laugh, I saw some cry, I saw some depressed and some tired, people of all walks of life.

I saw hellos and I saw good-byes... all the emotions ...

I became smilingly fascinated and eventually left feeling a great sense of joy because of this series.

I feel so biased, I like them ALL, LOL, thank you, M, (*_*)

people, trolleys, suitcases, on-the-go, station, travel, walking, running, colours, bags, luggage, transport, legs, KINGS CROSS, movement, Nikon D200, magda indigo

FACADES... by magda indigo

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Now and then, I'll see one that for some reason attracts me.

Can be many things, the name, flowers, the colour, decoration...

Have a great day and take care!

Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

name, building, street, facades, outside, words, text, fun, colour, horizontal, NikonD200, "Magda Indigo"

NEW FRAMES! by magda indigo

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A different angle on Optical photography, lol, my angle, this time seen from the back…

Do you also see Dali's moustache? LOL

In an ‘understated’ red.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

accessories, glasses, frames, lenses, red, black, minimalism,3D, design, polyamide, graphic, studio, black-background, colour, square, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

A PHOTOGRAPHER in SCOTLAND... by magda indigo

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Paul in his element.

Happy as happy can be.

Try and catch him without a camera?

Difficult! LOL

But the beauty was overwhelming!

Could not blame him.

The moods in the weather...

I wish you all a very good day and thanks for all your kind words, time, comments and likes.

Very much appreciated. Magda, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

photographer, Paul Indigo, male, man, Scotland, highlands, water, falls, Autumn, trees, rain, hills, loch, reflection, scapes, colour, beauty, "Nikon D7200", "Magda indigo"

IN LIGHTS... by magda indigo

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Coming back from the South of France.

We take a nice break in Beaune, Bourgogne/Burgundy.

We have an overnight stay, and at last, later in the evening, the temperature drops.

Time to take a nice walk and experience this old city at night, still lots of people, the terraces filled with happiness and laughter.

Our hotel is a very old house named La maison du Colombier: meaning building in the shape of a round or square tower, where pigeons are housed and fed.

A dovecote. LOL, and it is!

The other lights are the restaurant were we dined.

Have a great day and take care!

Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

name, building, street, facades, outside, words, text, fun, lights, night, hotel, restaurant, colour, horizontal, NikonD7200, "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"

WIMBLEDON, THE NEXT GENERATION... by magda indigo

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Taken on one of the many courts in Wimbledon, this little one got hold of her dad's racket and ball, she had watched how the grown-ups did it... looked so easy!!!

LOL, the FRED ASTAIRE syndrome?

Eventually, despite the massive encouragement from the 'audience', she gave up, was thinking... maybe she needed some more practice?

An endearing moment.

THANK you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

tennis, girl, pink, plats, racket, grass, Wimbledon, England, court, net, play, training, colour, NikonD200, "Magda indigo"

TREES IN SEASONS... by magda indigo

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HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY.

The beautiful North-Yorkshire Dales.

Often at the bottom you will find a stream, could be small like this one or quite wide!

We had some spring rain and now everything looks so fresh with young green.

The Dales are laced with loose-stone walls.

How Green Was My Valley is a 1939 novel by Richard Llewellyn.

I ADORE and admire trees, their strength but also their flexibility.... I wonder if I was a tree in a previous life, lOLOLOL

Wishing you well and stay safe!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

trees, Dales, valley, walls, Spring, grass, landscape, trees, "Nikon D7000", colour, horizontal, "magda indigo"

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"

FASCINATION with LIGHT... by magda indigo

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My entire life I have this fascination with light.

The shadows, the details it lightens up with the smallest changes.

If you look at something on a wall, in moving sunlight, shadows grow longer.

The knack is to translate that in your photography.

Always loved dramatic light, light that makes you look again!

Here a few of my fascinations, LOL

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

tools, instruments, shadows, lights, lamp, face, rays, wall, colour, display, design, horizontal, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

WIMBLEDON, THE NEXT GENERATION... by magda indigo

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Taken on one of the many courts in Wimbledon, this little one got hold of her dad's racket and ball, she had watched how the grown-ups did it... looked so easy!!!

LOL, the FRED ASTAIRE syndrome?

Eventually, despite the massive encouragement from the 'audience', she gave up, was thinking... maybe she needed some more practice?

An endearing moment.

THANK you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

tennis, girl, pink, plats, racket, grass, Wimbledon, England, court, net, play, training, colour, NikonD200, "Magda indigo"

WHO DOESN'T LOVE ROSES by magda indigo

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I have never met anyone!!!

They are just so varied, delightful!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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

OF GOATS ALL OVER... by magda indigo

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LOL, now I am NOT a nature photographer, I am not equipped for it!

But sometimes I still see something that catches my eye!

Here in Yorkshire it is mostly sheep, in the Southern countries, more goats!

I wish you the best of days and thank you for your visit, always very welcome, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

goats, Sardinia, Crete, animals, domestic, free, field, meadow, brown, ram, fun, colour, NikonF4, "magda indigo"

A NEW BROOM SWEEPS CLEAN , BUT... by magda indigo

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A new broom sweeps clean, but the old brush knows all the corners?

'A new broom sweeps clean' means that someone with a new perspective can make great changes. However, the full version is 'a new broom sweeps clean, but an old brush knows the 'corners', which warns that experience is also a valuable thing.

I could NOT walk past this, it was begging to be photographed! Outside a Yorkshire Dales' village general store.

Here you have the bigger gear, for house and garden!

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

for more: www.indigo2photography.com

brooms, wall, rake, ted, for sale, colourful, tools, textures, shapes, dustpan, display, used, new, colour, design, NikonD7000, "Magda indigo"

GRIPPING COLOURS… Pencils by magda indigo

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I love the colours, set-up, textures, euuuhh, everything!

Just some fun with pencils/props and lights in the studio, always the same... one idea sparks off another...

I love being a creative, it is the spice of (my) life. I cannot imagine 'not' having it...

I used recycled pencils for this image. I cannot resist the, spotted a funky rubber to go with them, made the composition in my head, right there!

So colourful and attractive? The child in me. I still LOVE to write in pencil, it brings out my best handwriting!

Hope this makes you smile and have a wonderful day and thank you, as always, 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

pencils, coloured , rubber, grip, "conceptual art", black-background, design , graphic, studio, colour ,square, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

WHERE ELSE but YORKSHIRE? by magda indigo

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WHERE ELSE but YORKSHIRE?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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

VIENS VOIR LES MUSICIENS... by magda indigo

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Song by Charles Aznavour.

Come see the music makers!

A series gathered over the years.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

musicians, male, playing, guitar, mandolin, clarinet, people, portrait, daylight, day, fun, vertical, colour, Nikon, "Magda Indigo"

BIG NAMES, SMALL BOATS... by magda indigo

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Colourful yachts, sailing the seven seas.

WHAT WOULD YOUR VESSEL BE CALLED?

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

name, word, text, boat, speed, yachts, bright, colourful, sea, water, fun, colour, horizontal, NikonD7000, "Magda Indigo"

STRIPED CANDY CANES. by magda indigo

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In its early form, the candy cane began as a simple white stick of sugar for children to eat - there was no "cane" shape or stripes to speak of.

While it is uncertain where the first canes originated, it is clear that by the mid-17th century, if not earlier, its use had already become widespread across Europe.

The distinctive "hook" shape associated with candy canes is traditionally credited to a choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral in Germany, who, legend has it, in 1670 bent straight candy sticks into canes to represent a shepherd's crook, and gave them to children at church services.

It is also possible that, as people decorated their Yule trees with food, the bent candy cane was invented as a functional solution.

Wishing you a lovely day and thank you for all the nice comments, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

"Sugar canes”, heart-shaped, multicolour, STRIPED, CANDY, CANES, two, sweets, Christmas, colour, studio, design, black-background, square, magda" indigo

THE IMPORTANCE of LIGHT... by magda indigo

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After months of longing and waiting, at last we were FREE to drive the 2hrs to the Yorkshire Heritage Coast, Scarborough.

It was a lovely outing, everything that fresh May-green, not warm but sunny.

We were filled with hope.

we arrived in this colour place that is Scarborough.

But were so surprised to see it so empty and so many businesses CLOSED.

It looked dull, the sky now low and menacing, we drove the whole promenade, both bays, enjoying everything.

And the: the rain started, torrential.

We remained wisely in the car: overlooking the deserted beach, only the gulls bathing in a frenzy.

After almost an hour, Paul decided to go home, it looked so hopeless.

I said, why not take another tour, maybe drive up to the canter, otherwise too full and busy?

And up we went, driving around, and arriving at the top of the hill, I saw that it seemed a little brighter and was coming our way, it was however still raining and dark,

We parked and decided to wait a little to see what was to be?

It slowed down, the view over the North-bay was breathtaking.

At last the sun was back, brighter than ever, waterI had taken s hot before, out of desperation, but now the light was back!

So you see the difference LIGHT makes! It is ALL about light whether an image stands out or falls!

Have a great day and thank you for your time, Magda, (*_*)

More here: www.indigo2photography.com

Scarborough, sunlight, rain, waves, water, sunset, waves, sea, seascape, NikonD7200, North-Bay, surfers, people, cars, colour, horizontal, "magda indigo"

LATE SUMMER in YORKSHIRE... by magda indigo

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I love those blonde patches, shorn now, lying spent.

It is late summer and the field are now resting, until the next phase and the farmer will come with his tractor and plough, to turn the earth and lie it in rows for winter-rest...

To the delight of birds and other critters... always food in there for them.

Have a wonderful day, filled with love and THANKS for ALL your comments and visits, so appreciated, M, (*_*)

for more: www.indigo2photography.com

Yorkshire, landscapes, Dales, trees, fields, rural, blond, yellow. green, sky, colour, late summer, horizontal, NikonD7200, "Magda Indigo"

MEDITERRANEAN FOOD... by magda indigo

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A Pizza oven in London Italian restaurant.

And the others in Sardinia.

Have a great day and take care!

Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

inside, food, fire, olives, Sardinia, meat, vegetables, ready, words, text, colour, horizontal, NikonD7000, "Magda Indigo"

PARTY-HATS for ALL... by magda indigo

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you can bring your own if you prefer!

I hope everything is ready for a festive week-end?

And that we did not forget anything.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

party, celebration, anniversary, paper, hats, candles, fun, props, colour, people, girl, man, Paul, Birthday, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

STARRY STARRY NIGHTS... TIARELLA by magda indigo

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The minuscule flowers are like twinkling stars.

Tiarella, or foamflower, is a genus of wildflower and garden plants found in Asia and Northern hemisphere.

They belong to the saxifrage family (Saxifragaceae).

Tall heads of starry white flowers open from pink buds, over elegant palmate evergreen foliage which has a darker bar in the center of the rich green leaf.

Very pretty and flowers really well.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

"TIARELLA Pink Skyrocket", foamflower, white, pink, flowers, three, portrait, black-background, studio, colour, square, design, "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"

BROOM, BROOM... BRUSHES by magda indigo

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THE DUSTBUSTERS…

We ALL have them, we ALL need them... anti static, natural or artificial fibres...

Dust on the screen, dust on the scanner, dust on the keyboard, dust on the camera, dust on the lens and OOOOOOPS.... dust on the sensor...

A series of ‘loose’ subjects.

It can be anything, just seeing different scenes that attracted my attention.

But you ALSO have the bigger gear, for house and garden!

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

for more: www.indigo2photography.com

brooms, wall, rake, feathers, plumes, colourful, brushes, dusters, textures, shapes, sizes, studio, black-background, colour, design, square, NikonD7000, "Magda indigo"

BRASS BAND... by magda indigo

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Many instruments are made out of metal!

Brass mainly.

I remember as a little girl, when I heard them in the distance, I closed my eyes and wished they would come our way.

I loved the way the music made me feel, how it travelled through me and sizzled!

Sadly another tradition that is disappearing.

Except in these parts, in Summer, in parks a band will come and entertain you!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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

PLENTY OF.... by magda indigo

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a series of images with plenty of grapes in the Provence, stacked wood in Flanders, coffee beans in Brugge and more...

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

brown, grapes, coffee, wood, strawberries, garlic, colour, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

PHOTOGRAPHERS MEET… by magda indigo

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I used to arrange a meet per year in Belgium, each time in another city.

It was always a joyous affair, the meeting of like minded individuals, LOL

This was in Ghent, East Flanders.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Ghent, East Flanders , tourism, photographers, cameras, people, hat, meeting, fun, colour, Nikon F4, ”Magda indigo”

VARIATIONS on A THEME... SLINKY by magda indigo

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A Slinky is a toy pre-compressed helical spring invented by Richard James.

It can perform a number of tricks, including travelling down a flight of steps end-over-end as it stretches and re-forms itself with the aid of gravity and its own momentum.

I kept seeing new angles, I had such fun with them. LOL

More great fun from Studio Indigo.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

yellow, orange, pink, multi-colour, colour, slinky, circles, studio, black-background, square, design, Nikon D7000, "Magda indigo"

MOORING BOLLARDS... by magda indigo

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CRANE PULLS WORLD a 30 degree TILT!!!!

Early morning sun, had photographed dawn since 4 in the morning when the sun came up, and I wandered down to the harbour to watch the shrimpers come in after a hard nights' work.

I know because I was privileged to experience such a night and making a reportage of it, but that's another story, see here:

www.flickr.com/photos/9550033@N04/sets/72157603825084287/

A huge crane was swaying gently in the wind, the hook anchored to this bollard.

I smiled and saw the crane was pulling up the earth.

30 degrees?

Oohh, I almost forgot to tell you, uploaded this on April 1st, fool's day? LOL,

A bollard is a sturdy, short, vertical post.

The term originally referred to a post on a ship or quay used principally for mooring boats.

You can sit on it, or against them.

Found on different quaysides, high or low, think or thin, LOL

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

metal, bollard, person, reading, people, colour, Antwerp, quayside, maritime, nautical, mooring, outdoors, Magda Indigo, Nikon

The GIRL and the PARROT... by magda indigo

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We had the pregnant mum in the studio first, then dad came with this little angelic tearaway...

To distract this little dolly, I got out this colourful Parrot, a prop we've had for years, you say something and the parrot repeats it 3 times, imitating whatever sound you made, or whatever you said... you can make it bark, miauw, moo...

We've had a lot of fun and laughter out of the silly thing...

However the girl was fascinated, it kept her busy for a while, while the parents were getting ready for the portrait session.

The studio was set before they came, she was totally spellbound by the parrot...so, bang, I got her!

I had to sphotograph her as she came, as not long ago she discovered the joy of running... she loved the studio, tripped over cables, got entangled in the bg, refused to sit, hihi, let alone pose?

She had a lot of fun, at the end of the session... I WAS KNACKERED,

But, I had the shots!

AAhh the joys of being a photographer... lol, thanks, M, (*_*)

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portrait, girl, pink, toddler, blond, curls, big-eyes, doll, parrot, toy, studio, white-background, colour, horizontal, "Magda indigo"

LEFTOVERS... TEXTURES by magda indigo

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different images of different textures.

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

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

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

LOTS OF... PENCILS by magda indigo

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I love browsing in Art-shops, the fragrance, the colours, EVERYTHING!

From when I could walk and since my father also painted, there were frequent visits...

That and books.

BIG FAVES where the colouring pencils that when you went over it with a wet painting brush, it became like a water-colour.

Just some more fun with pencils/props and lights in the studio, always the same... one idea sparks off another... I love being a creative, it is the spice of (my) life.

I cannot imagine 'not' having it...

I used recycled pencils for this image.

I cannot resist the, spotted a funky rubber to go with them, made the composition in my head, right there!

So colourful and attractive?

The child in me.

I still LOVE to write in pencil, it brings out my best handwriting!

A bit more info here:

Lee Newman patented a felt-tipped marking pen in 1910.

A marker pen, fineliner, marking pen, felt-tip marker, felt-tip pen, flow marker, texta (in Australia), sketch pen (in India) or koki (in South Africa), feutre (in FRANCE),is a pen which has its own ink-source and a tip made of porous, pressed fibers such as felt.

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

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pencils, colour, points, rubbers, design, studio, black-background, square, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

FOOD & DRINK... by magda indigo

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Full bottles, empty bottles.

Bread in Germany and Ice cream in Brittany, France.

Aachen I saw this great choice to their bread!

And in Concarneau, I was tempted by this delectable ice cream.

And boy, it was SUPERB!

Have a great day and take care!

Thank you, M, (*_*)

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name, bottles, full, empty, bread, ice cream, sign, outside, words, text, fun, food, drink, colour, horizontal, NikonD7000, "Magda Indigo"

A VISIT TO LONDON... by magda indigo

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On the Thames,barges

In the air planes and...

ICONIC... underground sign.

It was a great day!

Have a great day and take care!

Thank you, M, (*_*)

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name, barges, sign, Thames, London, UK, outside, words, text, fun, planes, flying, sky, colour, horizontal, NikonD7000, "Magda Indigo"

VEGETATION... by magda indigo

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all around us, wild or manicured!LOL

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

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green, grass, crop, corn, growth, flowers, ears, natural, horizontal, colour, textures, "Nikon D200", "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, (*_*)

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

THE COLOUR of HAIR... by magda indigo

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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, (*_*)

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

WHEN in IRELAND… by magda indigo

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Dublin is, for a capital, a very ‘cozy’ city.

A busy center, much visited, lots of history and fun.

Of course, as it is the home of Guinness , with a visit to the brewery, and then all the souvenir shops…

Anything you can think of with Guinness.

The hats are a a big favourite!

The Temple Bar is A FAMOUS pub, much frequented.

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

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Dublin, tourism, Ireland, people, Guinness, souvenir , hat, Temple Bar, street, fun, colour, "magda indigo"

THE SINGING RINGING TREE... by magda indigo

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THE SINGING RINGING TREE...

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So, one day the weather was reasonable as was the light.

We decided to go on a Busman's holiday (A vacation during which one engages in activity that is similar to one's usual work.) LOL!

We drove towards the East Coast, into Lancashire, towards Manchester and Liverpool.

We had heard about The Singing Ringing Tree, part of The Panopticons, a visionary scheme to create a unique series of 21st century landmarks across East Lancashire, as symbols of the renaissance of the area.

The Singing Ringing Tree is a wind powered musical sculpture resembling a tree set in the landscape of the Pennine mountain range overlooking Burnley.

This musical element is created by the wind whistling through its 'branches', which are in fact galvanised steel pipes carefully tuned to ensure that the tree sings in harmony.

Eventually we found it, wanted the 'later light' anyway...

There was not that much wind, but now and than we did hear the haunting sounds:

youtu.be/n28qbB1zGlo

Completed in 2006, it is part of the series of four sculptures within the Panopticons arts and regeneration project created by the East Lancashire Environmental Arts Network (ELEAN).

Designed by architects Mike Tonkin and Anna Liu of Tonkin Liu, the Singing Ringing Tree is a 3 metre tall construction comprising pipes of galvanised steel which harness the energy of the wind to produce a slightly discordant and penetrating choral sound covering a range of several octaves.

Some of the pipes are primarily structural and aesthetic elements, while others have been cut across their width enabling the sound.

The harmonic and singing qualities of the tree were produced by tuning the pipes according to their length by adding holes to the underside of each.

Thank you, M, (*_*)

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"THE SINGING RINGING TREE", Panopticons, pipes, galvanised, wind-instrument, detail, blue-sky, shapes, landscape, colour, Pennines, Nikon F4, "magda indigo"

EMIEL and his DOG... by magda indigo

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The horse-breeder with his boxer dog, in good times and bad times.

Emiel had an accident, hand in the table saw.

His faithful dog like sensed the pain of his master and wanted to comfort him.

It mended well and a few months later, things were back to normal, however that bond stayed.

So many opportunities at the horse breeder.

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

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animal, dog, auburn, man, holding, portrait, daylight, day, Flanders, horse breeder, fun, horizontal, colour, Nikon D200, "Magda Indigo"

TO COPENHAGEN, DENMARK... by magda indigo

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The New Little Belt Bridge (Nye Lillebæltsbro).

Getting closer to our destination, we cross a beautiful bridge.

The New Little Belt Bridge (Nye Lillebæltsbro) is a suspension bridge that crosses the Little Belt strait between Jutland (Jylland) and the island of Funen (Fyn) in Denmark.

The bridge is 1700 metres long, the main span is 600 metres, the pylons reaching a height of 120 metres, and the maximum clearance from the sea is 44 meters.

Opened:October 21, 1970, the bridge was constructed to alleviate congestion on the Old Little Belt Bridge due to the increasing car traffic between Jutland and Funen.

It is a motorway on the E20 bridge with three-lane carriageways as opposed to the single lanes of the old bridge.

The bridge has heating in the road deck, so it can be kept free of ice and snow in winter.

Passing through Little Belt Bridge is toll free… amazing.

Hope you enjoy?

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

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

"New Little Belt Bridge", "Nye Lillebæltsbro", Denmark, Bridge, day, night, road, COLOUR, HORIZONTAL, "Magda Indigo", "NIKON D7000"

STILL ALIVE AND KICKING... by magda indigo

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VIBRANT, what a way to end... with blazing colours.

Most just dry, fade and fall... but NOT these... just like people LOL.

Keep well and thank you for viewing and commenting, M, (*_*)

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autumn, leaves, vibrant, hanging, red, yellow, beauty, strength,colour, design, square, "conceptual art", Nikon D200, "Magda indigo"

CHILDREN'S DELIGHT... by magda indigo

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AMUSEMENT.

In the bigger sea-side resorts, you will find, on the quayside, a fair, mostly for the children.

When visiting and the weather is just not good enough for the beach.

I think we all have been there?

Of course I chose the car! LOL

Closed in Winter, only left with the rides at the entrance of the amusement parks...

Great fun even for onlookers and photographers.

I upload images to get out od those short dark days.

Have a great day and thank you for your time, Magda, (*_*)

More here: www.indigo2photography.com

Bridlington, sea-side, fair, cars, rides, decorated, colourful, children, metal, people, colour, horizontal, NikonD200, "magda indigo"

PHENOMENALLY UNIQUE CAPE TOWN ... by magda indigo

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Table Mountain has its own cloud cover (the Tablecloth), forming rapidly when the wind is in the southeast and is mainly responsible for the lush plateau vegetation.

Table Mountain’s ‘tablecloth’ is an orographic cloud formation (clouds that develop in response to the forced lifting of air by the earth’s topography).

As a south-easterly wind blowing up the mountain slopes meets colder air at higher altitude, condensation takes place and a thick mist soon coats the top-most regions of the mountain.

As the cloud-cover pours over the side of the mountain, the process is reversed. Clouds encounter warmer air layers lower down, where the moisture evaporates, making the clouds disappear.

Despite its undeniable beauty, the tablecloth can be dangerous to unwary hikers.

The cloud often descends rapidly, obscuring visibility and posing a threat to hikers unfamiliar with the mountain.

This is a view taken from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in the historic heart of Cape Town's working harbour and South Africa's most-visited destination, having the highest rate of foreign tourists of any attraction in the country.

Prince Alfred, second son of Queen Victoria, began construction of the harbour in 1860.

The first basin was named after himself, the second after his mother, hence the name.

The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront development is a renewal project that incorporates much of the historic harbour infrastructure.

As you can see, the weather cadges very fast sometimes.

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

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"Victoria & Alfred Waterfront", harbour, sky, clouds, lightning, Tablecloth, "Table Mountain", buildings, boats, "Cape Town", South-Africa, "natural light", colour, NIKOND7000, "Magda indigo"

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