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Southern BuIlrush - Typha domingensis
Cut at water level shows this rush is built for absorbing water and waving in the wind.
Interestingly, this rush species has male and female flowers on the same stem. Top brown flower is male, bottom female....
Macro. The straw seems to "absorb" the bubble which is produced by this old lens. A minimalism experiment ... just for fun.
Sony A7II (ILCE-7M2) with e-mount adapted vintage projection lens Meyer-Optik Görlitz Diaplan 1:3.5/100 Red V - built in the years of round about 1955-1960. Sony full-frame in body image stabilization OFF. Tripod shot. Uncompressed raw. ISO 100. f/3.5. 1/10s. Focussing helicoid EOS/NEX for macro usage. Manual mode.
If you are interested in an image with this camera/lens combination ... here it is --> Sony A7II - Meyer-Optik Görlitz Diaplan 1:3.5/100 - Red V .
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Best viewed large for head and tongue detail.
The bumblebee tongue or proboscis is a complex organ which consists of a tongue proper – with a hairy or feathery end adapted for absorbing nectar – sheathed in a pair of palps and the maxilla. Like a long beak which opens for a small slim tongue to come out.
I throughly enjoyed this day on the Isle of Iona. The weather was perfect for strolling around absorbing the environment. The Abbey is a must see inside and out. Steeped in history and beauty, the abbey marks the foundation of a monastic community by Saint Columba in 563AD. From here, the Christian faith spread through Scotland. In Columba’s day, the Abbey Would have been made from timber. It wasn’t until around 800AD the original wooden chapel was replaced by a stone chapel.
'find reason in your own perception'
Coastal pebbles caught and wedged between the rusting mini sea defence posts.
As the sea wave draws, found the patterns very absorbing to watch
Before I shot this and was absorbing it with my own eyes, it came to me that this was a scene just crying out to be produced in mono.
Orange-tip (Anthocharis cardamines) is briefly resting on a bluebell flower absorbing sun energy after battling with the wind. Clattinger Farm, Low Moor Farm NR, Wiltshire, England, UK
Ziva David, the NCIS Special Agent absorbing the good energy of the snowfall.
Have a wonderful day, my dear Flickr Friends.
My daughter and future son-in-law absorbing the awe-inspiring nature of the Rocky Mountains. Hiking the Wild Basin Trail along North Saint Vrain Creek in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Drosera rotundifolia, known more commonly as the round-leaved sundew, is a carnivorous species of flowering plant that gets extra nourishment from 'catching', dissolving, and absorbing insects that get stuck on its sticky protrusions. The plant grows in bogs, marshes and fens throughout the northern hemisphere.
Where I photographed this specimen, there were millions! And there were equal numbers in many locations I visited in Newfoundland. The leaves are covered with long, stout hairs, with a ball-shaped bit at the end. Glands on the tips secrete a sticky, clear fluid. The leaves are fairly small, about 4 - 10 mm, so getting down low helps you view them better. The plants do flower, producing small white blooms on a long stalk.
This image is a stack of 48 images taken using my macro lens (hand held). Processing was done in Photoshop, which did an OK job, but if you look closely, you might notice some defects. It was my first try using this technique, so still lots to learn and have no idea how to negate the issues I see.
fungus (plural: fungi or funguses is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, separately from the other eukaryotic kingdoms, which by one traditional classification include Plantae, Animalia, Protozoa, and Chromista.
A characteristic that places fungi in a different kingdom from plants, bacteria, and some protists is chitin in their cell walls. Fungi, like animals, are heterotrophs; they acquire their food by absorbing dissolved molecules, typically by secreting digestive enzymes into their environment. Fungi do not photosynthesize. Growth is their means of mobility, except for spores (a few of which are flagellated), which may travel through the air or water. Fungi are the principal decomposers in ecological systems. These and other differences place fungi in a single group of related organisms, named the Eumycota (true fungi or Eumycetes), that share a common ancestor (i.e. they form a monophyletic group), an interpretation that is also strongly supported by molecular phylogenetics. This fungal group is distinct from the structurally similar myxomycetes (slime molds) and oomycetes (water molds). The discipline of biology devoted to the study of fungi is known as mycology (from the Greek μύκης mykes, mushroom). In the past, mycology was regarded as a branch of botany, although it is now known fungi are genetically more closely related to animals than to plants.
Abundant worldwide, most fungi are inconspicuous because of the small size of their structures, and their cryptic lifestyles in soil or on dead matter. Fungi include symbionts of plants, animals, or other fungi and also parasites. They may become noticeable when fruiting, either as mushrooms or as molds. Fungi perform an essential role in the decomposition of organic matter and have fundamental roles in nutrient cycling and exchange in the environment. They have long been used as a direct source of human food, in the form of mushrooms and truffles; as a leavening agent for bread; and in the fermentation of various food products, such as wine, beer, and soy sauce. Since the 1940s, fungi have been used for the production of antibiotics, and, more recently, various enzymes produced by fungi are used industrially and in detergents. Fungi are also used as biological pesticides to control weeds, plant diseases and insect pests. Many species produce bioactive compounds called mycotoxins, such as alkaloids and polyketides, that are toxic to animals including humans. The fruiting structures of a few species contain psychotropic compounds and are consumed recreationally or in traditional spiritual ceremonies. Fungi can break down manufactured materials and buildings, and become significant pathogens of humans and other animals. Losses of crops due to fungal diseases (e.g., rice blast disease) or food spoilage can have a large impact on human food supplies and local economies.
The fungus kingdom encompasses an enormous diversity of taxa with varied ecologies, life cycle strategies, and morphologies ranging from unicellular aquatic chytrids to large mushrooms. However, little is known of the true biodiversity of Kingdom Fungi, which has been estimated at 2.2 million to 3.8 million species.[5] Of these, only about 148,000 have been described,[6] with over 8,000 species known to be detrimental to plants and at least 300 that can be pathogenic to humans.[7] Ever since the pioneering 18th and 19th century taxonomical works of Carl Linnaeus, Christiaan Hendrik Persoon, and Elias Magnus Fries, fungi have been classified according to their morphology (e.g., characteristics such as spore color or microscopic features) or physiology. Advances in molecular genetics have opened the way for DNA analysis to be incorporated into taxonomy, which has sometimes challenged the historical groupings based on morphology and other traits. Phylogenetic studies published in the first decade of the 21st century have helped reshape the classification within Kingdom Fungi, which is divided into one subkingdom, seven phyla, and ten subphyla.
fungus (plural: fungi or funguses is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, separately from the other eukaryotic kingdoms, which by one traditional classification include Plantae, Animalia, Protozoa, and Chromista.
A characteristic that places fungi in a different kingdom from plants, bacteria, and some protists is chitin in their cell walls. Fungi, like animals, are heterotrophs; they acquire their food by absorbing dissolved molecules, typically by secreting digestive enzymes into their environment. Fungi do not photosynthesize. Growth is their means of mobility, except for spores (a few of which are flagellated), which may travel through the air or water. Fungi are the principal decomposers in ecological systems. These and other differences place fungi in a single group of related organisms, named the Eumycota (true fungi or Eumycetes), that share a common ancestor (i.e. they form a monophyletic group), an interpretation that is also strongly supported by molecular phylogenetics. This fungal group is distinct from the structurally similar myxomycetes (slime molds) and oomycetes (water molds). The discipline of biology devoted to the study of fungi is known as mycology (from the Greek μύκης mykes, mushroom). In the past, mycology was regarded as a branch of botany, although it is now known fungi are genetically more closely related to animals than to plants.
Abundant worldwide, most fungi are inconspicuous because of the small size of their structures, and their cryptic lifestyles in soil or on dead matter. Fungi include symbionts of plants, animals, or other fungi and also parasites. They may become noticeable when fruiting, either as mushrooms or as molds. Fungi perform an essential role in the decomposition of organic matter and have fundamental roles in nutrient cycling and exchange in the environment. They have long been used as a direct source of human food, in the form of mushrooms and truffles; as a leavening agent for bread; and in the fermentation of various food products, such as wine, beer, and soy sauce. Since the 1940s, fungi have been used for the production of antibiotics, and, more recently, various enzymes produced by fungi are used industrially and in detergents. Fungi are also used as biological pesticides to control weeds, plant diseases and insect pests. Many species produce bioactive compounds called mycotoxins, such as alkaloids and polyketides, that are toxic to animals including humans. The fruiting structures of a few species contain psychotropic compounds and are consumed recreationally or in traditional spiritual ceremonies. Fungi can break down manufactured materials and buildings, and become significant pathogens of humans and other animals. Losses of crops due to fungal diseases (e.g., rice blast disease) or food spoilage can have a large impact on human food supplies and local economies.
The fungus kingdom encompasses an enormous diversity of taxa with varied ecologies, life cycle strategies, and morphologies ranging from unicellular aquatic chytrids to large mushrooms. However, little is known of the true biodiversity of Kingdom Fungi, which has been estimated at 2.2 million to 3.8 million species.[5] Of these, only about 148,000 have been described,[6] with over 8,000 species known to be detrimental to plants and at least 300 that can be pathogenic to humans.[7] Ever since the pioneering 18th and 19th century taxonomical works of Carl Linnaeus, Christiaan Hendrik Persoon, and Elias Magnus Fries, fungi have been classified according to their morphology (e.g., characteristics such as spore color or microscopic features) or physiology. Advances in molecular genetics have opened the way for DNA analysis to be incorporated into taxonomy, which has sometimes challenged the historical groupings based on morphology and other traits. Phylogenetic studies published in the first decade of the 21st century have helped reshape the classification within Kingdom Fungi, which is divided into one subkingdom, seven phyla, and ten subphyla.
I had been to Achmelvich Bay quite a few times but it wasn't until last week that we discovered this little beach. Walking towards the road to a croft (which is my ideal house - perched in the rocks overlooking this scene) and through a field of gorgeous beautiful "wild horses", we saw this!!!
Views like this, experiences like this are why I fell in love with Landscape Photography. The adrenaline rush looking through the viewfinder, absorbing this experience is indescribable.
Landscape Photography - you gotta love it.
"The gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing positive knowledge."
- Albert Einstein
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Oudemansiella mucida, commonly known as porcelain fungus, is a basidiomycete fungus of the family Physalacriaceae and native to Europe. O. mucida is a white, slimy wood-rot fungus and is strongly tied to rotting beech, where it grows in clusters
Fungus (plural: fungi or funguses is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, separately from the other eukaryotic kingdoms, which by one traditional classification include Plantae, Animalia, Protozoa, and Chromista.
A characteristic that places fungi in a different kingdom from plants, bacteria, and some protists is chitin in their cell walls. Fungi, like animals, are heterotrophs; they acquire their food by absorbing dissolved molecules, typically by secreting digestive enzymes into their environment. Fungi do not photosynthesize. Growth is their means of mobility, except for spores (a few of which are flagellated), which may travel through the air or water. Fungi are the principal decomposers in ecological systems. These and other differences place fungi in a single group of related organisms, named the Eumycota (true fungi or Eumycetes), that share a common ancestor (i.e. they form a monophyletic group), an interpretation that is also strongly supported by molecular phylogenetics. This fungal group is distinct from the structurally similar myxomycetes (slime molds) and oomycetes (water molds). The discipline of biology devoted to the study of fungi is known as mycology (from the Greek μύκης mykes, mushroom). In the past, mycology was regarded as a branch of botany, although it is now known fungi are genetically more closely related to animals than to plants.
Abundant worldwide, most fungi are inconspicuous because of the small size of their structures, and their cryptic lifestyles in soil or on dead matter. Fungi include symbionts of plants, animals, or other fungi and also parasites. They may become noticeable when fruiting, either as mushrooms or as molds. Fungi perform an essential role in the decomposition of organic matter and have fundamental roles in nutrient cycling and exchange in the environment. They have long been used as a direct source of human food, in the form of mushrooms and truffles; as a leavening agent for bread; and in the fermentation of various food products, such as wine, beer, and soy sauce. Since the 1940s, fungi have been used for the production of antibiotics, and, more recently, various enzymes produced by fungi are used industrially and in detergents. Fungi are also used as biological pesticides to control weeds, plant diseases and insect pests. Many species produce bioactive compounds called mycotoxins, such as alkaloids and polyketides, that are toxic to animals including humans. The fruiting structures of a few species contain psychotropic compounds and are consumed recreationally or in traditional spiritual ceremonies. Fungi can break down manufactured materials and buildings, and become significant pathogens of humans and other animals. Losses of crops due to fungal diseases (e.g., rice blast disease) or food spoilage can have a large impact on human food supplies and local economies.
The fungus kingdom encompasses an enormous diversity of taxa with varied ecologies, life cycle strategies, and morphologies ranging from unicellular aquatic chytrids to large mushrooms. However, little is known of the true biodiversity of Kingdom Fungi, which has been estimated at 2.2 million to 3.8 million species.[5] Of these, only about 148,000 have been described,[6] with over 8,000 species known to be detrimental to plants and at least 300 that can be pathogenic to humans.[7] Ever since the pioneering 18th and 19th century taxonomical works of Carl Linnaeus, Christiaan Hendrik Persoon, and Elias Magnus Fries, fungi have been classified according to their morphology (e.g., characteristics such as spore color or microscopic features) or physiology. Advances in molecular genetics have opened the way for DNA analysis to be incorporated into taxonomy, which has sometimes challenged the historical groupings based on morphology and other traits. Phylogenetic studies published in the first decade of the 21st century have helped reshape the classification within Kingdom Fungi, which is divided into one subkingdom, seven phyla, and ten subphyla.
A simple moment: a rock wall absorbing the morning sun. So fleeting.
Happy Fence Friday everyone.
Portola Valley CA
One of the most damaging assumptions we can make is that people from a culturally different background, people with less conventional educational attainment or whatever are somehow less capable of absorbing the message of the apostolic life and the worship of a dedicated community. Many different kinds of excellence and beauty are involved here, and the challenge is always to find what is authentic to the community itself, without being too much distracted by worries about what will ‘communicate’.
--Rowan Williams, The Way of St. Benedict
Sophie huddles up on the front porch bench, absorbing the morning rays of winter sun, surrounded by shadows cast by the adjacent balustrade. Although the morning air temperature is generally cold, the cats, after a warm night indoors, often find a sunny spot outdoors on the old bench or the porch railing :-)
Camera: Ansco Lancer (1959, with f/8 Sconar lens, www.flickr.com/photos/jafsc_fl/11661610905/in/photolist-k...). A 127-film Bilora 44, re-badged and re-named by Ansco.
This image is from a roll I shot in January on the first 127 Day of the new year, 1/27/23, in order to have a contribution for the latest 127 Day Exhibition on J. M. Golding's excellent 127 Film Photography site (127film.blogspot.com/2023/03/127-day-exhibition-january-2...). Lots of nice 127 images there for those like me who enjoy the 127 film format :-)
Film: Kodak Linagraph Shellburst 2476 (expired 1970), cut down to 127 width from larger stock by Adam Paul of the Etsy ClassicFilmShop. Developed in Arista Liquid Developer (1+9) for 6:45 minutes @ 69 degrees, and scanned with an Epson V600 scanner.
This deep forest Trillium is absorbing the sunlight onto another healthy day in the forest. Thank you Mother Nature for all that you are !
Pushing on that trigger is like pulling magic into my very soul...Darrell.
Have a safe and great day dear Flickr friends !
We have the rules to stay human,
unfortunately only a few stick to them .
“The upcoming "Armageddon”,
feels and sounds like:
“Do you want the total War”?
NO,i´m not there :) !
( We have our hands full absorbing the “collateral damage”. )
L.Cohen - Anthem
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8-BT6y_wYg
Stopp Trump !
Art against Facism.
A testa rossa (redhead, and yes, even before Enzo coined the name there were testa rossas) absorbing a 1951 "bullet nosed" Studebaker, and not sure what to make of it! Her thoughts might be, "...weird, but maybe in a nice way, yes, weird! I kinda like it. I think!"
And I think that's how many would have felt about the late forties and early fifties Studebakers back then. The designs were met with a mixed reception and definitely a mixed audience of lovers, and haters, and probably little middle ground. The design of the late forties / early fifties Studebakers included both the Starlite Coupes and the later bullet nosed models, and they came from the pen of Robert Bourke. Bourke had started with Studebaker as part of the design team in 1940 earning $75 dollars a week. The team was led by Raymond Loewy during the 1940s, and Loewy had a talented team working on Studebaker designs, including Bourke, Vince Gardner and, Gordon Buehrig (who was responsible for the great-looking Cord models), and Virgil Exner, (Exner later went on to work for Chrysler Corp and was responsible for their "Forward Look" designs of the fifties and beyond)
"Be careful," Onceagain told me. "Frosty can be feisty!"
It took a few visits to her spectacular winter-themed sim for Frosty to "warm up" to me; however, when he finally did, I knew we'd be friends for life.
Then I was blessed with meeting the designer of the sim and chatting with her. It turns out that we are both lovers of ice and snow.
I was blown away by every detail incorporated in making that place one of beautiful solitude and peace. I spent many days there, just absorbing the beauty of her creativity.
If you have not visited yet, please do yourself a favor and take a stroll in this amazing winter wonderland. Grab a hot cocoa at the hot cocoa station. Make friends with all of the creatures, and yes, be gentle and patient with Frosty ♥
Thank you Onceagain for the chats and the "warm" welcome to your winter world. I appreciated every moment. ♥
Get lost in a swirl of snowflakes here!
Merry Christmas to all of you. May you be surrounded by love and filled with inner peace. Cherish your loved ones; appreciate every moment, no matter how big or small. Please show kindness to the unfortunate ones, the homeless, the stray animals, the forgotten, and the hungry.
Sending many blessings~
All my best,
Lake xox
This Map Turtle is enjoying some early afternoon sunshine....absorbing Vitamin D to warm up its metabolism and strengthen its shell and bones.
Vivid Sydney - 2025.
Friday 23rd May, 2025.
www.vividsydney.com/vivid-light
The Lighting Of The Sails: The Kiss Of Light.
By artist David McDiarmid.
This is one of many artworks projected onto the sails of the Sydney Opera House for Vivid Sydney 2025.
Photographed from the Cahill Walkway on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Near the south-eastern pylon.
The artist, the late David McDiarmid, was a defining voice of late 20th century's radical counterculture. He fused art, fashion, nightlife with bold activism and unapologetic self-expression.
On the 30th anniversary of the artist’s death, 'Lighting of the Sails: Kiss of Light' transforms his life’s work, rooted in activism and provocation, into a new animation projected onto the Sydney Opera House for Vivid Sydney, 2025.
Organised by mood and feeling, 'Kiss of Light' is a slow dance of texture, colour, feeling and idea, tracing the artist’s punk origins. Featuring four key bodies of work - the Bedsheet Paintings, Disco Kwilts, and the Kiss of Light and Rainbow Aphorisms - the animation draws forward McDiarmid’s practice to the present day, broadcasting the experiences of a repressed minority while embodying complex truths, absorbing fear and preserving memory.
My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV with the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 lens.
Processed in Adobe Lightroom.
I would like to thank you for your visits to my stream with lot's of absorbing comments and wish you a peaceful and happy New Year.
Thank you as well for your friendship and the love to photography we share.
My Art Journey Unity Art expo on August
My art journey into the Sunset. When the sun goes down the horizon and twilight sets in, everything around changes colors and sensations. You can find yourself in an otherworldly surreal place, curved space with unusual colors. You are are changing yourself, becoming part of this new world, absorbing its charm and elegance.
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Art: Sunset
Artist: Uleria Caramel
After a fight with the storm to get to Hilton Head, we were delighted to find that the concert venue was a conference room at a beach resort. Carpeted floor, acoustic tile ceiling, sound absorbing walls. And tiny.
The sound was absolutely phenomenal. The opening band was Baumer, whom I know, and Switchfoot headlined.
Yay for fathers' day!
Perched atop a weathered metal post, the Northern Mockingbird holds its ground—gray feathers sharp against a pale sky, eyes fixed on something just beyond the frame. The fence is rusted, forgotten. The bird is not. It waits, not for flight, but for silence to break. Known for its mimicry, it listens more than it sings, absorbing the world’s noise and turning it into something sharper. The background blurs into gray and green, but the Mockingbird remains in focus—an emblem of resilience, memory, and quiet rebellion. It doesn’t ask to be seen. It dares you to look.
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Tišina svitanja na krilima topline
Na kamenu zagrijanom prvim zrakama dana, leptir širi svoja krila u tišini jutra. Kao da upija toplinu svemira, nježno, gotovo svečano. Malen, ali uporan — teško ga je uhvatiti, jer čim osjeti korake, nestaje poput daha. Danas sam imao sreće.
🌞 Wings of Warmth
(on a stone throne, morning sun absorbed)
On a sun-warmed stone in the stillness of dawn, a butterfly spreads its wings wide open. As if absorbing the energy of the universe, gently, almost ceremoniously. Small but elusive — the moment I come near, it vanishes like a breath. Today, I was lucky.
Fukuoka has a rich history and, at the same time, is one of the most developed modern cities in the south part of Japan. I have captured beauty of sunset, feeling and absorbing a mood of entire residential side of the city! When you visit Hakata, you will be stunned by their rich food culture. Since the Genkai nada sea is just close few hundread meter away, any sea food at any restaurants around certainly and absolutely entertain any visitors!
“Then suddenly comes the awakening to a new level of experience. The soul one day begins to realize, in a manner completely unexpected and surprising, that in this darkness it has found the living God. One’s being is overwhelmed with the sense that He is there and that His love is surrounding and absorbing the soul on all sides. In fact, He has been there all the time—but He was utterly unknown. Now He is recognized. At that instant, there is no other important reality but God, infinite Love. Nothing else matters. The darkness remains as dark as ever and yet, somehow, it seems to have become brighter than noonday. The soul has entered a new world, a world of rich experience that transcends the level of all other knowledge and all other love. From then on one’s whole life is transformed. Although externally sufferings and difficulties and labor may be multiplied, the soul’s interior life has become completely simple. It consists of one thought, one preoccupation, one love: GOD ALONE.”
- Thomas Merton from The Inner Experience
The intimate landscape with its rhythmic composition,compressed space,and tapestry-like of paint,demonstrates the modification of Hassam's style at the turn of the century,when he began absorbing Post-Impressionist influences.The flat decorative arrangements of natural forms,reminiscent of Japanese design seems to honor,visually,the irises depicted within it.Hassam may have painted the Water Garden on a friend's East Hampton property on Long Island,New York,which featured a beautiful lily pond surrounded by irises.Hassam would later purchase his own house nearby and spend much of the last sixteen years of his life there.
Enjoyed Lucerne so much while visiting there last summer. Such a beautiful city and the people were so welcoming. When visiting Europe things just slowed down and I found myself absorbing so much of my surroundings, unlike here in the states. Seems people here all have their agendas and don't know how to slow down.
4:15 wake up to get to the park and hike in the dark to an arch for the sunrise. I was sure there would be loads of photographers there doing the same, but we were alone in the park. What an experience! All that red rock absorbing the dawn. WOW! Photos can never capture it
Left wheel bouncing a little, absorbing the shock on landing.
American White Pelican seen in Gilbert, Arizona.
Walking alone next to the river in the pleasant Romanian city Oradea, is a great way to relax and experience the beauty of nature. The river that runs through the city is the Crișul Repede, a tributary of the Danube. The people of Oradea are friendly and welcoming, making it an ideal place for travelers from all around the world who want to take a break from their busy lives. Take some time to appreciate the natural beauty around you. Listen to the sounds of the flowing river and the birds singing in the trees. And if you're a fan of 8D music, be sure to bring your earphones along for the journey - they will add an extra layer of relaxation and calmness to your experience. What I experienced yesterday, I now describe as a scene from a movie script. I consider every experience as a scene that can be added to the movie story of someones life.
FADE IN:
EXT. ORADEA, ROMANIA - DAY
We see a short man of Indian descent mid 40's with a clean-shaven, shiny head walking along the river in the Romanian city of Oradea. The sun shines bright in the sky, and the man wears a wireless set of headphones on his ears. As the camera comes closer, we hear the sounds of Italo Disco and deep house music coming from his headphones. For this occasion he created his own 8D remix of Italo Disco and deep house songs the day before in his hotel room on his laptop. His face shows a sense of peerless satisfaction and relaxation. When the camera zooms in, we recognize the man with the Asian appearance. It is none other than the one and only Marco (Mathew) Monster from the Rotterdam region in The Netherlands. Marco walks, enjoying every step, taking deep breaths, and absorbing the beautiful surroundings around him. A group of friendly female Romanian locals is chatting nearby in the grass, and they make eye contact with the Dutch Lion from Goa. Upon seeing him alone, the women invite him to join in their conversation. Marco can't stop smiling as he interacts with them, exchanging greetings and politely turning down their invitations to join them for their social gathering. Because no matter how beautiful these ladies looked, the little adventurer always has his own spiritual agenda during his chosen walks. In keeping with his own tradition, he once again revealed his funny surname Monster when saying goodbye so that he will never be forgotten by the people he meets. Marco walks away, and the camera shifts to a distance. The picturesque view of the river with the magnificent cloud formations above and its surrounding area is nothing short of breathtaking. The peaceful atmosphere with the music in his ears fills him with satisfaction and tranquility. As the music progresses, so does the rhythm in his steps. The melody of his 8D remix and the sound of the river accompany him as he continues his walk, creating a scene of pure serenity.
FADE OUT.
The New Year celebration has passed and we are absorbing the culture in the round church of Copenhagen, the next day.
This gorgeous blossom is sitting in my front window absorbing the sun. This blossom is about the size of my hand!
Moss plays an important role in forest ecosystems, both in terms of its ecological function and its aesthetic appeal.
Ecologically, moss helps to regulate water levels in the forest by absorbing and holding onto moisture, preventing soil erosion, and providing a habitat for other organisms. Moss also acts as a natural filter, helping to purify water and absorb pollutants.
Aesthetically, moss is often considered lovely in a forest setting because of its lush green color and soft, velvety texture. It can create a peaceful, serene atmosphere, particularly when growing on rocks, fallen logs, or the forest floor. The slow growth and longevity of moss also add to its beauty, as it can take years or even centuries to develop into a mature clump.
Moss in a forest setting can also have cultural significance. In many cultures, moss is associated with tranquility, longevity, and harmony with nature. It is often used in traditional art forms, such as Japanese gardening and Scandinavian moss art, as well as in modern art installations and nature-based design.
Texture by ~ vintage findings
Apologies for the extended absence everyone. The past week whirled by like a hurricane, absorbing all my time and energy, and I may be on 'n off for a little while yet... I however want to take a moment to thank you all, and let you know I'll be doing the rounds to look at / comment on your streams.
And here's a little something to get me started again, a lightly textured Lensbaby image.......I hope you'll enjoy! :)
HAIR: JellyRoll - Beth Hairstyle
CLOTHES: LRS Azallia Short Dress with Shirt
BOOK PROPS: {YD} Dreams Bedroom
I have never surfed before but tell myself if I ever get to live by the beach I would learn. I can see the appeal. Not so much for the act of surfing and riding the waves which I imagine is exhilarting but the experience and excuse to get out on the beach at daybreak, with no-one much about and look into the sea, absorbing the currents and the waves to determine the perfect time to leap off to meet the waves.