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THE KISS... Tulip by magda indigo

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I'm in a Rodin state of mind? LOL

This tulip was blowing me a kiss, aaahhh imagination eh?

I love these minimalistic and dramatic compositions, of flowers emerging... down to the bare essence.

I wanted the light to bring out the sensuous nature of this little tulip.

And then... it opened!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

bud, Tulip, duo-toned, yellow, black-background, orange, colour, "conceptual art", design, "Magda indigo", square, studio

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, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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

HARBOUR-SIDE is ALWAYS COLOURFUL!!! by magda indigo

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boats and buoys, toys for children and people.

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, harbour, boat, buoy, nets, horizontal, design, Nikon D7000, "Magda indigo"

COME ALONG WITH ME... 3 by magda indigo

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Mountain road to Ronda, Andalusia, Spain.

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And NOW, the SURPRISE TRIP!

Different countries, different moods!

Have got your passports? No extra tests needed! LOL

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

Spain, Israel, Belgium, Scotland, Sardinia, sea, Nikon D7000, colour, "Magda indigo", coast, beach, rocks, cliffs, boats, landscapes, horizontal, vertical,

BRIDGES of BRUGGE...2 by magda indigo

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THERE ARE MORE THAN 80 BRIDGES IN BRUGES!

Most romantic!

Here you have a few, more later, NOT all 80...

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

canals, trees, water, Brugge, Flanders, bridges, colour, horizontal, Nikon D7200, "magda indigo"

CHAIRS... by magda indigo

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Chairs are known from Ancient Egypt and have been widespread in the Western world from the Greeks and Romans onwards.

They were in common use in China from the twelfth century, and were used by the Aztecs.

Surviving examples of chairs from medieval Europe are often ornate works associated with royalty and nobility.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

horizontal, brown, chairs, interior, church, Spain, colour, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

EXPRESSIVE TULIPS...... by magda indigo

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After all the years I have photographed flowers, and especially Tulips.

Started to read them.

Saw their emotions.

With my imagination easy peasy.

I even seem to humanize some!

They can be sad, happy, surprised... you name it, just like people.

Please, forgive the artist in me and just enjoy with a smile? LOLOLOL.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Tulip, portrait, pink, stamens, petals, lips, leaves, flower, studio, black-background, "conceptual art", colour, design, square, "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

DUTCH DECOR... by magda indigo

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I love lights.

That winter, we spent a few days in Holland and it was bitterly cold, so what better than to spend some time in a great place.

An old converted farmhouse, in good company, having coffee, cake, oops cream and euhhh other extras? LOL

It often pays to look up as well!

Looking around, this was some of the decor.

Live a lot, laugh a lot, life is serious enough already!

Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

ceiling, instruments, decoration, colour, Holland, horizontal, "Nikon D7200", "Magda indigo"

WALL OF FAME... by magda indigo

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For years I have been working on a project, mostly for a book, it also became, at some stage, a Wall of Fame in a city...

Eyes are our soul mirrors in my view. People had to guess who it was from the clue in front of their lower face. FY,

The trial, done on the technical camera and developed and printed in the 'wet' darkroom.

I'll upload some now and then...

as they are not easy to scan.

AAhh well, when I have some time, FUN!

As a photographer, your main tools are:

- you, as a person with a creative mind.

- your eyes, using the visual literacy.

- your camera, keep it in shipshape, handle it with the care and respect it deserves (even as a pro!!!).

- the technical and practical knowledge you have acquired over the years!

Paul and my Hasselblad, his doesn't have the pentaprism, mine does because I'm not fond of the 'normal' Hasselblad reversed mirror view, LOL

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

SOUL-MIRRORS, eyes, close-up, hand, phone, man, portrait, colour, horizontal, emotion, mono, B&W, film, Nikon F4, "Magda indigo"

TOOLS of THE TRADE 1... by magda indigo

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HEAVY MACHINERY.

whatever hobby or skill or job is around, they ALL have their own specific tools...

And sometimes I find the thought, that it is the brain and creativity of men that conceived and perfected them, quite overwhelming

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

tools, instruments, machine, digger, weaving, looms, modern, linnen, heavy, industrial, colour, sky, dunes, sand, design, horizontal, "Nikon D200", "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"

SPARKLING... by magda indigo

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What's more lovely than glass and candles and light?

Here a small selection.

Have a bright day and thank you, as always, for your valuable comment, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

candle, pots, red, gold, sparkle, art, interior, winter, Christmas, light, magic, design, glass, colour, horizontal, Nikon, "”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"

SEA of PINK... Tulips by magda indigo

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

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

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

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

My dream comes true. I AM in heaven!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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

WINTER FRAGRANCES… by magda indigo

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So welcome in December, the fragrance of orange, cinnamon and Star anise, then add some pine from the tree, maybe some candle-wax and all set? LOL

* Star anise is a star-shaped, dark brown pod that contains a pea-size seed in each of its eight segments.

Native to China and Vietnam, star anise comes from a small evergreen tree.

Its flavour is slightly more bitter than that of regular anise seed.

* Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum that is used in both sweet and savoury foods.

Cinnamon has been known from remote antiquity. It was imported to Egypt as early as 2000 BC.

Cinnamon was so highly prized among ancient nations that it was regarded as a gift fit for monarchs and even for a god: a fine inscription records the gift of cinnamon and cassia to the temple of Apollo at Miletus.

Though its source was kept mysterious in the Mediterranean world for centuries by the middlemen, who handled the spice trade, to protect their monopoly as suppliers, cinnamon is native to Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Malabar Coast of India, and Burma.

Lowers blood sugars

* The "sweet orange", which is the kind that are most often eaten today, grew first in Asia but now grows in many parts of the world.

Oranges are round orange-coloured fruit that grow on a tree which can reach 10 metres (33 ft) high.

Orange trees have dark green shiny leaves and small white flowers with five petals. The flowers smell very sweet which attracts many bees.

An orange has a tough shiny orange skin.

Inside, the fruit is divided into "segments", which have thin tough skins that hold together many little sections with juice inside.

There are usually ten segments in an orange, but sometimes there are more.

The colour orange takes its name from the fruit.

The word "orange" is unusual because it is one of only a few English words that does not rhyme with anything.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

"Star anise", Cinnamon, stars, spices, orange, "dried Orange", fruit, design, Winter, colour, black-background, square, "conceptual art", "Nikon D7200", "Magda indigo"

At THE CAPE of GOOD HOPE... by magda indigo

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I LOVE THE SEA!!!

Under ALL circumstances, whether wild or calm...

What power here, SPECTACULAR, thunderingly beautiful and somehow frightening!

I grew up by and with the sea and NEVER underestimate it!

This here is Paul at that most Southern point of the Cape, still the Atlantic Ocean.

The Cape of Good Hope (Afrikaans: Kaap die Goeie Hoop, Dutch: Kaap de Goede Hoop), is a rocky headland on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa.

A common misconception is that the Cape of Good Hope is the southern tip of Africa.

This misconception was based on the misbelief that the Cape was the dividing point between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

Contemporary geographic knowledge instead states the southernmost point of Africa is Cape Agulhas about 150 kilometres (90 mi) to the east-southeast.

The currents of the two oceans meet at the point where the warm-water Agulhas current meets the cold-water Benguela current and turns back on itself.

That oceanic meeting point fluctuates between Cape Agulhas and Cape Point (about 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) east of the Cape of Good Hope).

"Cape of Good Hope" named thus because of the great optimism engendered by the opening of a sea route to India and the East.

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

"Paul Indigo", photographer, people, male, "Cape Good Hope", "Nikon D7000", "South Africa", colour, "Magda indigo", rocks, sea,Atlantic, spray, vertical, waves

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"

PAUL GOES NATIVE... in JAPAN by magda indigo

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Two stories...

Back in our sunny room, Paul on the terras can't wait to try the 'onsen'.

An onsen is a Japanese hot spring; the term also extends to cover the bathing facilities and traditional inns frequently situated around a hot spring.

As a volcanically active country, Japan has thousands of onsen scattered throughout all of its major islands.

Onsen come in many types and shapes, including outdoor and indoor baths.

Baths may be either publicly run by a municipality or privately, often as part of a hotel, ryokan, or bed and breakfast.

It is hot water that fills the bath, it is quite a sensation to bathe outside, in the open air!

He feels very relaxed afterwards.

I look down on the garden, sadly inaccessible due to damage from the recent Typhoon.

This afternoon, we plan on looking for Mount Fuji.

Odawara, we are travelling through, have to wait for connection, so, I photograph the 'rapids'

Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Hakone, Japan, onsen, bath, man, terrace, colour, water, hot, Odawara, running, rapids, vertical, travel, "Nikon D7200", "Magda Indigo", outdoors

STUDIO by magda indigo

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STUDIO

YVAN le TRAPPER...

Here, he gave a whole impression of a Russian trapper, looking for his pray or was it his way?

He had us rolling with laughter, he is just so witty, the accent spot on, some Flemish words 'Russianised'...

The lighting again was an interesting challenge, because of the hand, ah well I'm sure you'll let me know if I've pulled it off!

YVAN le TERRIBLE...

It was getting late, almost the end of the shoot and the hoot.

I've always said it: 'Ç’est dure la vie de modèle'

Ivan had, like most people, underestimated the strain of being at your best in front of a camera for a couple of hours.

We had a short break and then a few more shots...

YVAN THE OFFICIAL PORTRAIT

Yvan and his lovely partner.

There is a time to be serious too!

I would not have been happy if I had not taken a 'proper' portrait of these two beautiful people.

I know how shy she is, was adamant about not being photographed, but aaaahhh well... with my usual 'charm' (tee hee)... I finally was able to convince her to join him in front of the camera, that pleased him.

He is an extremely romantic man, the ladies like him and he's always charming to the ladies, but this is his true love, they are a wonderful couple.

HAPPINESS IS...

Sharing laughter.

I suspect that she whispered something naughty back to him, for his ears only...

AAhh, still so in love after all these years.

This is one of a series (more later).

From the series: Ex-and impressions.

The REAL Yvan like I know him best.

This is the last image I took that day, the last in the series...Anthropologically this has been a great exercise too, we learn more on this site than just about photography?

From the series: Ex-and impressions.

Hope you are enjoying this?

Taken on my Nikon F4, negs scanned and retouched lovingly!

THANK YOU, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

people, man, coffee, beard, Russian, fur, hat, sitting, male, portrait, studio, colour, black-background, design, vertical, NikonF4, "Magda indigo"

EDIBLES... by magda indigo

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Grannie Smith Apples, green garlic, Spring onions and more...

All needed to make your food even tastier!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Grannie Smith Apples, green garlic, Spring onions, Spring, food, fruit, herbs, edibles, leeks, "Nikon D7000", colour, horizontal, "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"

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

THROUGH THE WINDOW... from ALL OVER. by magda indigo

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THROUGH THE WINDOW... from ALL OVER.

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I spot objects in window, love it.

Automatically my camera goes up to my eyes! LOL

We are spies eh.

It often pays to look up?

You could go either way with some, spin a happy or unhappy story, someone who likes to play pranks... or someone who is mighty ill... or someone who shoved this quickly away? LOLOLOL

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Window, people, flowers, hats, wig, street, vase, house, facade, horizontal colour, "Nikon D7000", "magda indigo"

ANONYMOUS-RED by magda indigo

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A FUN MIX...

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We all have them I guess?

One offs.

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

Very much appreciated. M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

red, people, single, odd ones, colour, design, square, "NIKON D7000", "magda indigo"

EXTERNAL MINIMALISM... by magda indigo

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The world can be so full of wonder and surprises, it often happens by creative man.

To use your eyes and see, then, the discovery!

Feverishly grabbing your camera, just like it is will go away... LOL

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

For more here: www.indigo2photography.com

Facade, wall, window, iron, trompe l'oeil, blue, painted, Spain, Benalmadena, white, brick, Stupa, Fort, Sardinia, Belgium, colour, minimalist, horizontal, vertical, NikonD7000, Magda Indigo"

BUCOLICA... by magda indigo

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Animals on many farms, and sheep, goats are mostly seen as meat, to earn a living or to work.

So here we have a shepherd in Andaluz, who wanted water and one with his sheep.

Cows in Flanders.

Lambs in Yorkshire.

A chariot in Spain and one in Flanders.

A horse reaching higher.

A boy on the road in Sardigna, in trouble with his cow.

A loaded donkey in Crete.

Encounters from all over...

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

people, animals, cow, horse, goats, sheep, donkey, lambs, chariots, female, horizontal, boy, colour, Nikon D7000, "Magda Indigo"

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"

RED TRENDS... by magda indigo

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

Ah well, fun for the photographer!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

portrait, dyed, hair, bright, people, street, red, trendy, human, colour, horizontal, NikonD7200, "Magda indigo"

THE SEA, WORKING WITH her WEALTH... by magda indigo

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Many men work with the sea!

Boats, nets, fishes, maintenance, pleasure and a lot more, what a well of goodies and opportunities.

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

For more : www.indigo2photography.com

nets, fish, Boats, sailing, selling, sea, wake, people, men, male, maintenance, pleasure, work, colour, Nikon, "Magda indigo"

LOOKING AROUND ME.. by magda indigo

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All done and I sit on the sofa, camera at hand and look around with satisfaction.

I see some details that I am particularly happy with...

Have a magic time, take care of each other and yourself, Magda. (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

lights, green, red ribbon, berries, baubles, glass, tree, pearls, Christmas, December, colours, lighting, square, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

EYE to EYE... by magda indigo

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From my eye to your eye!

As a photographer/visual person, you constantly scan, 360 degrees, to find the image? Lol.

Creative on the beach of Smuggler's Cove in Flamborough.

Some beaches are sand, others are pebbles!

No matter where you walk on beaches you'll find stones, big and small.

Fromm South African beach to Robinhood's bay in Yorkskire, offering a good seat!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

stones, pebbles, sand, South-Africa, North Yorkshire Heritage Coast, beach, eye, creative, boulder, horizontal, weeds, colour, Nikon, magda indigo

ORANGE DELIGHT... by magda indigo

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COLOUR./ flowers/ dried/ petals

I call this Petal-Art.

The strip-tease.

They curve and twist in a gorgeous way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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

ICONIC MAY... by magda indigo

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THE DARK PINK BLOSSOMS, VICTORIANAMalus, Crab-apple, "wild apples".

Saw this beautiful tree, being thrashed by wind and rain, it stood strong amongst the white and pink blossoms of the surrounding tree.

Found a place to park, tried to get a 'good' image, but the weather was getting worse... my Nikon can stand rain, however....

I looked and saw on the ground that already a few had been ripped off, the old wood looked beautiful, I carefully picked it up and brought it home, to photograph and enjoy.

Victoriana is "in" and trendy, so, it is at the moment a very popular style.

I know that many try to imitate my 'style', good luck!

This became the cover of a famous book.

White Magnolia, Pieris mix.

Wishing you well and stay safe!

THANK you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Malus, Crab-apple, "wild apples", blossoms, dark, pink, wood, green, stalks, red, Spring, May, flowers, colour, black-background, square, studio, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

OLD LACE... by magda indigo

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The seniority of officers and non-commissioned officers is signified by the amount of lace worn on collars and cuffs; the more lace the more senior the rank.

The Pikemen & Musketeers are dressed and equipped as members of the Company would have been in the 1640s and are tasked with providing a ceremonial bodyguard for the Lord Mayor of the City of London and escorting him when he is on official business.

Company of Pikemen & Musketeers to parade no more than 63 members at any one time, that being the size of a company in the 17th century.

Only veteran members of the HAC who have had proven efficient service in the HAC’s Territorial Army regiment are eligible to join the Company of Pikemen & Musketeers.

All join in the lowest rank, regardless of any previous military rank held.

Members must be fit enough to competently complete the march of the Lord Mayor’s Show.

Military medals and insignia are permitted to be worn.

Members are unpaid but give freely of their own time for drill practice and rehearsals as well as the parades and guards themselves.

All make a significant contribution towards the cost of their own uniform and are expected to clean and look after their armour, muskets and other kit to maintain the highest standards of turnout for the many prestigious occasions they parade for.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

Burg, Pikemen, portrait, armour, lace, uniform, soldier, plumes, Brugge, Belgium, Flanders, colour, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

LADIES BEHIND THE COUNTER... by magda indigo

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Could you resist buying from them?

They sell all sorts, from hotdogs in Leeds to the 'catch of the day' in Ostend, ice cream in South Africa, chorizo in Holland, veg and fruit in Spain.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

ladies, female, selling, counters, portrait, bags, frying, , hands, smiles, fruit, ice cream, kindness, generous, colour, Nikon, "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"

THEY ARE JUMPING FOR JOY! by magda indigo

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Higher and higher!

I am looking forward to next year's photo's.

Thank you, M, (*_*)

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

people, jumping, jump, colour, fun, celebration, "magda indigo"

HOOKS, ROPES, RINGS and RED RUST... by magda indigo

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Quayside once more, what can I say?

We love exploring it and finding sea-clutter to photograph.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

quayside, HOOKS, ROPES, RINGS and RED RUST, rust, rope, graphic, metal, colour, horizontal, NikonD7200, "”Magda indigo"

RAINDROPS KEEP FALLING on MY HEAD... by magda indigo

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sometimes you just get caught in one of those sudden showers...

Thunder and lightning.

You best always come prepared!

Refreshing, stopped as sudden as it had started.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

photographer, umbrella, rain, shower, people, horses, carriages, market, square, urban, architecture , colour, horizontal, Nikon, "Magda Indigo"

PAPER FUN...2 by magda indigo

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No celebrations without decorations!

The balloons, paper fun for different purposes, lights.

Paper-fan.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

party, celebration, anniversary, paper, fan, umbrella, lights, colour, props, square, studio, black-background, Nikon D7200, "magda indigo"

SMILE... by magda indigo

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In Bridlington, on the Yorkshire Heritage Coast, he parked and relaxed...

In Dublin, capital of Ireland, they ran out of red paint! LOL

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

For more here: www.indigo2photography.com

fisherman, Bridlington, fun, smile, house, windows, paint, red, design, outdoors, natural, colour, horizontal, "Magda indigo"

KIDS in THE CITY... by magda indigo

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England... people are scared, parents worry, not without cause, the news is not good...

To see children playing outside, in the city, is a rare sight now!

The streets have gone mostly silent.

Sometimes you get lucky, you'll hear the laughter or tears that come with the joys of having fun with your neighbours instead of just with your brothers and sisters, or just you.

I've often observed these kids from the studio, they are well behaved, somehow they seem to have a preference for that ONE derelict backyard, I wonder what the attraction is?

It's not easy growing up these days, it's not easy growing up in the city these days...

I decided to start yet another series, I find it interesting, it will be ongoing for some time I suspect, lol.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

kids, bicycles, toys, city street-scene, car, colourful, wheels, games, play, "Magda indigo", colour, horizontal, Nikon D200

THE CHAPEL of The HOLY BLOOD… and more from BRUGGE by magda indigo

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We go out and take the stairs up to the upper Chapel, actually a minor Basilica.

Legend has it that after the Crucifixion, Joseph of Arimathea wiped blood from the body of Christ and preserved the cloth.

The relic remained in the Holy Land until the Second Crusade, when the King of Jerusalem Baldwin III gave it to his brother-in-law, Count of Flanders Diederik van den Elzas.

The count arrived with it in Bruges on April 7, 1150 and placed it in a chapel he had built on Burg Square.

The upper chapel was originally Romanesque as well, but is now Gothic with mostly modern decoration.

It is lit by stained glass windows and covered with murals, including a brightly painted altar backdrop depicting the Trinity and scenes relating to the Holy Blood relic.

The pulpit in the form of a globe dates was made in 1728 by Henry Pulinckx.

Religious or not, a must see when visiting this old city

Take care, be safe!

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

brown, inside, indoors, interior, "H. Bloedkapel", "Basilica of the Holy Blood", pulpit, architecture, Brugge, Belgium, Flanders, colour, "Nikon D7200", "magda indigo"

LE GRAND BLEU... by magda indigo

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I grew up by the sea, I love the sea, I respect the sea!

I can so enjoy that big expanse, no matter what season or type of weather, it ALWAYS suits my mood!

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

Here is proof.

Hope you enjoy.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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

BLUE WATERS... Ostend by magda indigo

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

Here is proof.

These were taken in Ostend, when there were still 2 piers, that one here is gone! A document.

Hope you enjoy.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

sea, seascape, harbour, pier, wood, Ostend, Flanders, sky, grey, blue, colour, horizontal, Nikon, "Magda indigo"

KIDS in THE CITY... by magda indigo

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England... people are scared, parents worry, not without cause, the news is not good...

To see children playing outside, in the city, is a rare sight now!

The streets have gone mostly silent.

Sometimes you get lucky, you'll hear the laughter or tears that come with the joys of having fun with your neighbours instead of just with your brothers and sisters, or just you.

I've often observed these kids from the studio, they are well behaved, somehow they seem to have a preference for that ONE derelict backyard, I wonder what the attraction is?

It's not easy growing up these days, it's not easy growing up in the city these days...

I decided to start yet another series, I find it interesting, it will be ongoing for some time I suspect, lol.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

kids, bicycles, toys, city street-scene, car, colourful, wheels, games, play, "Magda indigo", colour, horizontal, Nikon D200

LE GRAND BLEU... by magda indigo

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youtu.be/RR-IGipxXI8

youtu.be/c7DoSUNIq6Q

youtu.be/wUczgVbdRnY

I grew up by the sea, I love the sea, I respect the sea!

I can so enjoy that big expanse, no matter what season or type of weather, it ALWAYS suits my mood!

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

Here is proof.

Hope you enjoy.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

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

FLORAL LANGUAGE in RED... by magda indigo

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Red is the colour of seduction and desire, which is time-bound.

Hence, if you are planning to send red flowers to your soul mate, it is better to mix them up with white flowers so that you convey the right feeling, which is the desire of true and intense love.

With beauty, courage and heat as its symbolism, it's no surprise that a bouquet filled with rich, red blooms knows no restraint.

Red flowers represent the matter of the heart.

Red is the colour of blood, the sign of liveliness and the sign of life in you.

Hence, the matter of heart and life is regulated and represented by red flowers.

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

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

NIGHT and DAY... by magda indigo

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NIGHT: when all is silent...

DAY: when all is bright...

A detail of our festive decoration at home.

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

For more: www.indigo2photography.com

interior, candle, mirror, decorations, greenery, home, cozy, night, day, Christmas, colour, vertical, "Nikon D7200", "Magda indigo"

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