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This was intended to be part of the Stand Up for Peace Challenge last week but it took me a bit to figure out :D It's about the best homage I could to the Indian Holi Festival. For those that don't know and in short it's basically a festival to celebrate love. After I thought about the challenge a bit, I got to thinking: standin up for peace is awesome, but even better if you just applied this to all aspects of your life. Stop hating on others and stop hating on yourself. If everyone took a grip more time putting others before their own insecurities, then maybe there would be no need to stand up for peace. Maybe we would already have achieved it.
Longing is like the Seed
That wrestles in the Ground,
Believing if it intercede
It shall at length be found.
The Hour, and the Clime -
Each Circumstance unknown,
What Constancy must be achieved
Before it see the Sun!
Emely Dickinson
Texture: My own.
RKO_3803. How extraordinary is it to watch these beautiful and colorful little birds doing their diving act!
This male Common Kingfisher achieved its goal and had a wonderful, though relatively small, meal!
It was a challenge (and objective) to get some nice shots of the diving Kingfisher and I guess I too achieved my objectives.
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Don't limit yourself.
Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do.
You can go as far as your mind lets you.
What you believe, remember, you can achieve.
~ Mary Kay Ash ~
No I'm not an elephant... ☺
but this is Based on THIS PICTURE
Taken on the beautiful Elvion
Point Defiance Park
Tacoma
Washington
091919
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This photograph has achieved the following highest awards:
DSLR Autofocus, Hall of Fame (13)
DSLR Autofocus, MASTER of Photography (16)
DSLR Autofocus, GRANDMASTER of Photography (10)
I just love this deep pink colored rose, then layered with the lighter, pastel pink, it's just beautiful! Hope you enjoy!
Rose Garden
Point Defiance Park
Tacoma, Washington
080516
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This photograph has achieved the following highest awards:
Super Six, The Academy
Rainbow of Nature, Hall of Fame (73 Total Awards)
Click on Image to Enlarge !!!
The composition of this image was achieved IN CAMERA using an Apple iPhone 4S. Post capture processing was indeed done, but only involving the treatment of light and colour. By "breaking the rules" of the iPhone's panoramic function, the image can be skewed, splintered or fragmented into a multi-planarity that could, perhaps be called a form of "Millennial Cubism".
Please see the Flickr group "PANO-Vision" to view a gallery of images created by 20 artists ( and counting ) who are deliberately working in this mode of image creation.
© Richard S Warner ( Visionheart ) - 2015. All Rights Reserved. This image is not for use in any form without explicit, express, written permission.
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Vendor photos are taken in CalWL with no editing, avatars are shown bare faced so you can achieve "look" out of the box with bonus glam shot with makeup to see her in her full beauty!
After some trial and error and getting in all kind of weird positions, I achieved my little goal: framing a bokeh ball between two droplets of dew.
Quechee, VT
10-15-2019
Photographed from the covered bridge over the river right as the three balloons from Quechee Balloon Rides begin their ascent.
“For me, becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self. The journey doesn’t end.”
― Michelle Obama
Blog Post
Long Beach, Washington
08/19/16
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This photograph has achieved the following highest awards:
Rainbow of Nature, 65 Total Awards
Rainbow of Nature, Level 7
InfiniteXposure, Level 7 (18)
DSLR Autofocus, Hall of Fame (8)
This is an image I have wanted to attempt for a number of years now. It is strangely adjacent to a major highway and a challenge to achieve. However, this time it appeared possible to go for it. In the past we have always been busily racing home from an outing and the timing was always wrong with a car full of family.
Now, I was on my own and the highway was not too busy. Part of the challenge is just stopping because the highway shoulder is barely wide enough. Cars are whizzing by at 120K. However, the conditions were right to grab this shot and this is the result.
This, too, is from the archives taken at my favorite rose garden located in Tacoma, Washington. I love how the sunlight is shining through it, and just makes it beam! How bright and beautiful! Hope y'all enjoy!
The Rose Garden
Point Defiance Park
Tacoma, Washington
062517
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This photograph has achieved the following highest awards:
DSLR Autofocus, Hall of Fame (13)
DSLR Autofocus, MASTER of Photography (11)
DSLR Autofocus, GRANDMASTER of Photography (10)
Come join us tomorrow for our opening event in honor of artist Tresore Prada Hawkins! She will have many new, unposted works she created for the show on display along with several others. All will focus on a magical, fantasy theme along with Autumn :)
Tresore has always enjoyed anything to do with being creative in real life and Second Life. In her own words,
"I would like to touch the heart of people through my impression, thoughts, feelings , and I hope my images make you smile and dream a little".
Tresore has the special ability to create these moods, feelings and emotions in others with the time and thought she puts into each picture. She takes the time she needs to perfect the story, mood and feeling she is trying to portray by choosing the perfect pose, colors, clothing and scene. Then she puts it all together at the location within world she thinks will help achieve this goal. Her use of rich, beautiful color, unique texturing and overall composition is truly stunning and inspirational. Come dream with us and enjoy the great music of DJ Feather while doing so!
This is our cat Tigger. I've posted a number of pictures of him in the past. This is a few years back, posting some pics from the archives. Hope you enjoy!
Graham, Washington
012015
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This photograph has achieved the following highest awards:
PhotoZone, 71 Total Awards
PhotoZone, Hall of Fame (6)
A deckchair was my point of focus with the intent of placing it somewhere interesting asap. Did a search in the Pixabay app for Deck Chair and found the perfect png, then Landscapes and bingo there was the something interesting that suited my imagination very well.A masterpiece in its own right by KELLEPICS With the perfect scene, the deck chair fit very well. As usual that wasn’t enough for this Tman so I placed a few other images before I was satisfied and the image shown was achieved. The title was a favourite from the good old days. Composite from the following with thanks to the persons for each pic: Beach, children and Jellyfish by:the brilliant KELLEPICS Deckchair: stevebidmead BALLOON:susannp4 via PIXABAY app. RED planet and distant “man” via HUMAN app. Transformation via JUXTAPOSER, HOME,and final touches in SNAPSEED. . Much gratitude to all us photographers/artists who allow use of their images.
The yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis) is a large gull found in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, which has only recently achieved wide recognition as a distinct species. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of either the Caspian gull L. cachinnans, or more broadly as a subspecies of the herring gull L. argentatus. The genus name is from Latin Larus which appears to have referred to a gull or other large seabird, and the species name honours the German zoologist Karl Michahelles.
I took a photo of this Dahlia bloom, that I cut from the garden, each day as it gradually open up.
I then overlayed a number of photos on top of each other to achieve this effect.
Sieben kecke Schnirkelschnecken
saßen einst auf einem Stecken,
machten dort auf ihrem Sitze
kecke Schnirkelschneckenwitze.
Lachten alle so:
"Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho!"
Doch vor lauter Ho-ho-Lachen,
Schnirkelschneckenwitze-Machen,
fielen sie von ihrem Stecken:
alle sieben Schnirkelschnecken.
Liegen alle da.
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
Josef Guggenmoos
Thank you very much for all your nice visits, comments and favourites! ❤
Shull Run, Venango County.
First time here. We were told by locals that this is a trickle compared to what it looks like other times of year. This location is about 75 miles from me (90 minutes.)
4-second exposure achieved with a 4-stop IRND filter.
Tripod, remote shutter; all the normal long exposure gear.
Never stop achieving your goals... even if others try to modify your essence...
BODY TATTOO
Landgraff - Sirius Cyberware Tattoo
TOKYO ZERO- Goth Round / OPEN MAR 10TH 8:00 AM SLT
In recognition of my channel reaching the milestone of 1,000,000 views, I’ve decided to dig an image out from the modern archive. Not taking into account my profile picture of a youthful 14 year old in the hot seat of 59206 from what seems a long time ago, which has been my avatar since day one, this was the first shot I added to Flickr and it's certainly not a shabby one!
57605 "Totnes Castle" approaches Kennaway Tunnel on its departure from Dawlish with the 2C51 17.50 Exeter St Davids-Penzance First Great Western “Veg-Ex" on the longest day of 2014, Saturday 21 June. The original upload only ever achieved 410 views and 3 faves. Apparently, it was also my favourite image at the time (little to say that is no longer the case); a far cry from the quality of my pictures today. As an editor's note, I used to have a policy of deleting original JPEG's once I had finished editing (sounds a bit like the BBC), but remarkably this one was kept intact, so I was able to have another go at polishing it up (Re-uploaded image).
C GP 191223 IMG_8196 C_edited
St-Raphaël !
To find out more about the shooting locations, I invite you to consult the website links below :
www.saint-raphael.com/fr/services/office-de-tourisme-ou-s...
cotedazurfrance.fr/sejourner/informations-pratiques/les-o...
Thank you very much for your interest in my creations based on my photographic work !
Very sincerely, I appreciate your visits, your kind comments, your additions to your favorites and your invitations to groups and to your exhibitions !
This means a lot to me and I pay a lot of attention to it every day.
My Flickr photo site has grown to an extent that I never imagined thanks to all of you with more than 46 million albums, galleries and photos viewed !
Please note, however, that my physical condition is deteriorating more and more and that this physical handicap bothers me considerably... However, my passion for photography remains based on what I can still achieve and it accompanies me every day for my happiness in share my photos and discover yours !
Although I realized the potential for a good composition here more than a year ago already, it was only when I drove past this spot just before sunset a couple of days ago… that the conditions were perfect for what I wanted to try to achieve.
Have a great weekend everyone!!
Nikon D300, Sigma 10-20mm at 16mm, aperture of f9, with a 1/30th second exposure.
Click here to view this large on black.
Click here to check out my Vertorama tutorial.
Despite all of the different fashion trends that come and go, there’s a timeless allure to the casual chic styling of this SNOW Outfit Set [BY EVIE].
And, there’s nothing easier using its fatpack mega texture/color HUD to achieve the perfect look for your Christmas flair with its soft cashmere cropped sweater, pair of really well-made jeans, and fun headphones.
This [BY EVIE] SNOW Outfit set fits Maitreya, LaraX, Legacy (+ Perky), and Reborn (+ Waifu) mesh bodies.
You will find this delightful [BY EVIE] SNOW Outfit set at the Swank Winter Wonderland Event.
LM: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Swank%20Events/128/124/39
On one of our outtings earlier this year, Jannie was encouraged to "go find a stick" in the nearby woods. This is what he found...
Taken in April 2007.
the last few month I worked on a series of landscapes with glamourise, intense colors. To achieve that special look, I used an old darkroom technique - no Photoshop - filter - monkey business.
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Determination is a human character trait whereby we become intent on achieving a goal. This form of resolve can be either positive or negative. However, what I want to write about is the positive side of determination. The side that makes us think of a firmness of purpose, and the resolve to be willing to do whatever it takes to get to where it is we want to be. The determination that sees us overcoming any obstacles. Now, what I talk about is not some revolutionary change that you want to bring about - to me, that is a different kind of determination - instead, I speak about determination on a personal level. A willpower to be a better person than the one you were yesterday. To overcome any personal falls and pull ourselves back up. To not stop doing what it is we love just because others think it worthless. To ignore the negative little voice inside our heads telling us we can't do that, don't even attempt that, you might as well quit now, don't even try, just give up. To feel fear and to see the risks and then to have the determination to close our eyes to them so that in the end we can reap the rewards. The determination that sees us never giving up on life.
"Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall." - Confucius
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*Working Towards a Better World
Peace is the marriage of the people and the planet, with all attendant vows. - Anonymous
Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward creating a world that supports everyone. But it is also securing the space for others to contribute the best that they have and all that they are. - Hafsat Abiola
In some ways, the challenges are even more daunting than they were at the peak of the cold war. Not only do we continue to face grave nuclear threats, but those threats are being compounded by new weapons developments, new violence within States and new challenges to the rule of law. -
Kofi Annan
There is no time left for anything but to make peacework a dimension of our every waking activity. - Elise Boulding
Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding. - Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
Thank you for your kind visit. Have a wonderful and beautiful day! xo💜💜
LIMNI - ΛΙΜΝΗ
The island of Evia lies along the Eastern coast of Central Greece, and is accessible to the mainland via two bridges, an old wooden bridge and a contemporary suspension bridge. There are also frequent ferries to several parts of the island. It is 175 km long and is the second largest island in Greece, and the third largest in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Thanassis Fournarakos
Θανασης Φουρναρακος
Professional Photographer, retired.
Athens, Greece
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This photograph has achieved the following highest awards:
* HALL OF FAME BEAUTIFUL EARTH
gehört das Fotografieren von Lichtskulpturen ...
denn meist erhällt man nicht die Originalfarben, sondern helle Farben werden zu Weiß, oder der Raum gerät proportional zu dunkel ... und der von den Künstlern erzielte Effekt tritt nicht zutage ...
Bei diesem Bild bin ich zufrieden ... hoffe ihr auch ...
English
One of the “biggest challenges” is photographing light sculptures ...
because most of the time you don't get the original colors because bright light colors become white or the room becomes proportionally too dark ... and the effect achieved by the artists is not revealed ...
I am satisfied with this picture ... I hope you are too ...
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There's been no shortage of wonderful sunrises across the UK over the past several months, and this sunrise, captured on a freezing, frosty and foggy late-December morning, seemed like an ideal opportunity to revisit the south-eastern meadow inside Morden Hall Park, which I last photographed during the autumn over a year ago.
Despite the park's expansive 125 acres of photogenic parkland, wetlands and bridges over the River Wandle, this scene has always been one of my favourite spots to watch the sunrise. I opted for a wider set-up than my previous take, partly to capture the thick layer of fog accumulating around the meadow as the sun came up, but also because I felt this would help to put the tree into some kind of context. The fog was much thicker before dawn, and it was important to me to try to convey the magic this created, but at the same time the sunrise provided a perfect focal point in the image and seemed to complete the scene. To incorporate both of these elements, I continued shooting for a couple of hours, and then used a combination of luminosity and gradient masking, along with the Soft Light and Overlay blend modes, to merge captures of the predawn fog and frost with captures of the sun as it appeared behind the trees and cast a golden glow through the fog.
Once the exposures had been blended, I used a mixture of Curves, Colour Balance and Selective Colour adjustments to bring out the chilly early-morning tones in the shadows of the meadow, while emphasising the warmer tones on the horizon, which was largely achieved with a low-opacity Colour Lookup set to the Crisp Warp preset and using Soft Light. Contrast and structure were reduced in the shadows using Silver Efex Pro set to Luminosity, as I wanted to keep the scene as natural-looking as possible, but I gently increased the texture where the sun was projecting across the meadow using the Detail Extractor and Tonal Contrast filters in Colour Efex Pro, as this seemed to help draw the viewer's eye along the ground, beyond the tree stumps and on towards the sunrise.
It was important to me to convey the simplicity of the lone bare tree at the centre of the foggy sunrise, so I tried keep the post-processing as inconspicuous as I could. The final change I made was to gently blend in a brighter exposure along a small footpath through the frame, which seemed perfectly aligned as it crossed beneath the tree and continued into the distance where the sun was appearing on the horizon. As ethereal as the scene is on a morning when the parkland is almost deserted, the footpath seemed to add a hint of a human element, leaving a reminder that beautiful landscape and dramatic weather conditions are there to be seen and enjoyed.
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One of my birthday presents from December was a small film scanner so I have been revisiting old shots I made in high school but never bothered to print as it wasn't required by an assignment or the yearbook (or I was too cheap to pay for paper and the chemicals). So have been finding some fun memories.
Here was our cat, Chester, peering through the chair at the desk dad had built. Magazines, books, and a cassette player (that I would use to make mix tapes with and record songs from the radio). Not quite sure how this look was achieved but it sure seems to be some sort of double exposure.