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Actually, it was a quartet -- see the one in the upper left?
Beautiful roses, beautifully colored. Isn't God a great artist?
Thank you for looking.
I was actually there earlier that day to take pictures but every single spot of this infamous palace which was made more famous by the famed "The Last Emperor" was cramped with local tourists. So I decided to return later that afternoon hoping that people have dwindled as admission closes. Had to find a place where crowd was less and was lucky enough to get a bonus from this setting sun.
Built from 1406 to 1420, The Forbidden City was the home for he Emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties. For almost five centuries, of course, it was also the home of the Emperors' household and also served as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.
It consists of 980 surviving buildings with 8,707 bays of rooms that covers 720,000 square meters. The palace complex exemplifies traditional Chinese palatial architecture that influenced cultural and architectural developments in East Asia and elsewhere.
This picture actually lived in my camera for about six years it was an edit of an original photo from a photo shoot of a girl I took in Gainesville Florida back in 2014 or 2015 I knew there was something I wanted to do to it but I didn’t know what exactly, so I was going through my camera roll and I found it and I took it out and I played around with it and this is the outcome I hope you like it. 12/16/20
Actually called Carr Head rocks on the maps but you can see where it gets it's name from. You can see the Cement works at Castleton in the background.
Finally a new photograph
Well, actually it's a little Eastern Amberwing dragonfly. They are very small and like most dragonflies, lightening fast.
There were lots of them zipping about and luckily this tiny branch seemed to be a favorite landing spot. Still not the most accessible spot being way down at the water's edge, but I watched and waited - hoping one would land long enough for me to grab a shot or two.
Seen during a recent visit to a nearby arboretum. *** And yes, it's still facing the wrong way and too far away, but beggars can't be choosers.
Actually looking at this, I see why I *had* to take it - the layout of the folds and her markings and the sheet/comforter markings has fabulous lines to it. And Kitty smile. After I took this she put her paw over her eyes to block light so I’m glad I grabbed the cell pic rather than try to get the camera. Oh, and this hasn't been in Happy Caturday and with the 6 February 2021 theme "A Winter's Nap"... I guess it is now!
Well, actually he didn't make it- it's just the inscription on the front of the Pantheon in Rome that says so. The fountain, Fontana del Pantheon, was made in 1575, designed by Giacomo Della Porta after a commission from Pope Gregory XIII.
It is not even quite true that Agrippa made the Pantheon building we see today. He paid for a temple here, but the only thing that remains seem to be the facade - the rest is later, but there is some debate as to which Roman emperor did what to the building.
Actually a green flower bud explodes with varied hues.
Happy Macro Monday!
Expect many macro shots this week!
HMM-- actually i had a wonderful time choosing, shooting, and experimenting with pics for this theme!! and learned so much about rendering things into b&w and the relative values in sliders.
this is thurman and his smile/face is just under an inch and he's my favorite of the possibles for "back to square one". he's particularly happy to be a part of the macro mondays group's pool for the theme of:
"back to square one" “Center Square B&W”: center composed, black and white image in square format...
ODC "available light"
Hmm, actually a little pleased with this one.
The stoneware jar is in itself no more than 3 inches totally.
I placed it on a glass dish, to add some water/light reflection, and then under a running kitchen faucet.
Again, a little surprised of the result, in a positive way :-)
Tried the slow shutter speed that we experimented with a couple of months ago in the 'intentional blur' theme, but the result didn't turn out well.
Actually, I've been hoping of late to find a Golden Eagle, but today I'm good with this magnificent female Bald Eagle, stretching her leg, waiting for her mate to return.
for murdering mice......actually the wonderful dolt just plays with them, undoubtedly terrifying the deer mice out of significant growth (they're all in counseling) carrying them about then leaving them covered in saliva to scurry into hiding.....for another day of fun.
This is our 100 year old Forest Service Summer Cabin that, at 6800 ft. elevation is now buried in several feet of snow (hooray!....wet snow). We used to ski or snowshoe in during the winter, and have had numerous Christmas visits in the past, but are too old to go to the effort now. Good memories!! and a 20 minute drive to Lake Tahoe and it's glorious views. And the really nice part is that when we tire of the snow, we bundle back in the car and the 3 hour drive puts us back in clear snow-free sunny NapaSonoma hillsides. The wine tastes good in either place.
The cat is thinking.....'there are mice out there...I Know It!'
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Actually, I was looking for the mating pair of Peregrine Falcons, but the Brown Pelicans did keep doing fly-bys of the seaside cliffs to keep me entertained. This was the only one I got in full breeding color though.
actually this is just a word play, since the plate is from the series Manufacture Rock from Villeroy und Boch.
Same plate differnt day , different light, light shaped by the railings of my balcony, one photo with an addidional reflector zebra gold and silver.
Actually, one could spend many hours in the pretty little town of Mahone Bay, browsing the quaint little shops and cafes....a great place to find artwork and jewellry, antiques and nautical treasures, and the best shoe store around! We arrived at dark and Wayne stopped for coffee so I grabbed a chance to capture the calm scene across the road.
Actually, I’m not a expert photographer for bird shots, but I never thought to see one of those. The planets were aligned when I was getting off the car with my camera in hand.
I only have a 150mm lens, so I had to come really closer to took this pic.
Enjoy ^^.
Puyehue, Chile.
It's actually remnants of a Moon Snail's shell. I found it while collecting seashells at Sanibel Island in Florida several years ago. This theme is a wonderful challenge: it wasn't until I had been looking for a pareidolia for a few days until I remembered this shell!
photo size: 2.37"W by 1.52"H and 6.03cm W by 3.87cm H
Theme: "Pareidolia" The human brain can create meaningful and significant shapes from patterns and textures. Take a photo of a pareidolia you perceive.
Thank you for taking the time to view this photo, and for the faves and comments you make, thank you.
It's actually true that our sole reason for going to the Lone Tree was just because it was a convenient place to meet. We had no intention of trying to take a shot of it on this occasion. We thought we had better places to go. But it didn't make any difference with the front row blocked out and I decided to take this shot as much to prove you don't have to block everyone else out by putting your tripod in the water in front of the tree preventing everyone else getting a shot. The mist didn't develop and the sky didn't become much more interesting so we didn't bother to hang about and went looking for other interesting trees.
Spider was not big at all, but think it looks it in this photo.
Purple card was placed behind it to create a back drop.
Here is a similar one using Black card.
www.flickr.com/photos/tracyhughes/2891273504
I think coloured cards are really useful for photographing insects, spiders, flowers and such.
perf, gold, macro award.
Was actually attracted to the green lichen on the rock to the right and hoped for a great sunset. Alas it fizzled out soon after this picture was taken.
4-shot vertical pano.
Actually, the scientific name for this Robin is rather interesting:
" Turdus migratorius".............
Regardless, it's nice to see them back here (although many do not migrate!!).
Click to enlarge for even more fun, and details!!
Thanks for looking, etc.:)
Actually,there were 2 sailing around this part of Bosham Harbour but I only caught this one!!
Best viewed large !!
I have actually never seen a black skimmer at work. I've seen them in large groups on the beach but never skimming. This was a first. While getting images was important to me, I felt that just seeing them doing their thing was the most satisfying. I wish I had been closer with better light but there's always something that could be better.
Photographed at John Chesnut Senior Park, Palm Harbor, Florida.
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This shot is actually right in Trempealeau...just the cutest little town that is located right on the Mississippi River. The snowy section that is across that lower street is actually a lake. (don't mistake that for the Mississippi, like I did! ha!) The Mississippi River is actually located on the other side of that little rise, which are railroad tracks. If you run through this page of postings, you'll find a few sunset pics that show railroad tracks running off into the sunset. That is the same railroad tracks!
The snow you're seeing, I'm sure is not only snow, but ice as well! It's difficult to make out, but right at the base of the hills, is the lock and dam (No. 6), as it goes across the middle of the river. I'll have to get a better shot of that later, in the spring or summer. Hope you all enjoy!
Trempealeau, Wisconsin
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....actually, I should be playing it again. Unfortunately, it's just been gathering dust the last couple of years.
Posted for Window Wednesday
Actually had some time off to go out shooting today and properly test my new 18mm!
Got caught out by the weather (as usual) but managed to take plenty of landscape shots before the weather finally closed if and I just before I froze!
Actually I just wanted to cross the street. On my way through Madrid City. Within a fraction of a second I decided to photograph him. His surprised look says it all. I thanked him very kindly and moved on.
This actually wan't taken in Fall but the colours of these leaves reminded me of the season. Fall is most definitely my favourite time of year. Wool hats, boots, crunchy leaves, cool crisp air .... whats not to love!
OK, wishful thinking on my part. Actually it's an American Eagle 1/10 Ounce Gold Proof Coin that measures 0.650 inches in diameter.
During the 1980-90's, I collected all kinds of proof coin sets and now a have a pretty good collection that for the most part, reside in boxes. I couldn't afford the one ounce gold coins but did get some 1/10 ounce coins to mark special occasions. They was minted at the West Point Mint and have a face value in $5.00 but worth a bit more than that in gold. For this week's Macro Mondays theme, "Gold or Silver"
Happy Macro Monday - HMM
55mm f/2.8 NIKKOR Micro w/ PK-12, 14mm Extension
Actually, not a very safe spot for cats to cross the street. East 1st Avenue, Vancouver. November 8, 2020.
Actually its not and it wouldn't be right to say, that it's just a hotel.
i like how the leading lines are crooked and give some weird dimension to the photo.
we're all mad here.
Like most parrots Rainbow Lorikeets generally mate for life, and if conditions allow can reproduce three times annually!
Actually no weather to take pictures in the Värmland's snowy woods in Sweden. Too cloudy, dark and too much snowfall. And then it became foggy, too. And suddenly the mood became a kind of mystical. It was worth just a trial.
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Actually the gold is now on the plains in the form of grapes ready for the wine harvest. Pinot Noir grows well in Central Otago, with a number of stunning wines being crafted in 6 sub-regions.
There are also excellent aromatics, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Historically the region’s first Gold Medal was for ‘Burgundy’ in Sydney in 1881. However very little wine was made until new vineyards were established in the 1970s, now there are 133.
This vineyard is near Alexandra which is about as far south as grapes will grow.
Actually these are very likely weeds rather than gems. However, their bright violet color and plentiful numbers made an interesting foreground to a distant farm and forest.