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Combined aspects of two mocs:
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Hedu88
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Maidono (The building to perform sacred Shinto dances in it), Sendai Toshogu Shrine 舞殿 仙台東照宮
I really love the sceneries of the New Year's Holidays.
I can see much traditions and the cultures.
I introduce some photos I took in the horidays.
日本のお正月は好きです。
多くの伝統や文化を見ることができます。
お正月に撮影した写真を紹介します。
I hurt my ankle and I can not walk, besides the way to the lagoon is closed and well here is the result
I totally remade a year old MOC but kept the insect aspects. I threw parts from a dragonfly, scorpion and mantis together.
Criticism is welcome!
Many thanks for your visits, faves and comments. Cheers.
This part of the paperbark wetland/forest/swamp is in the Bongaree wetlands on Bribie Island.
Melaleuca quinquenervia, commonly known as broad-leaved paperbark, the paper bark tea tree or niaouli, is a small- to medium-sized tree of the allspice family, Myrtaceae. The plant is native to New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea and coastal eastern Australia, from Botany Bay in New South Wales northwards, into Queensland and the Northern Territory. It has become naturalised in the Everglades in Florida, where it is considered a serious weed by the USDA. The broad-leaved paperbark grows as a spreading tree up to 20 m high, with the trunk covered by a white, beige and grey thick papery bark. The grey-green leaves are ovate and the cream or white bottlebrush-like flowers appear from late spring to autumn. (Source: Wikipedia)
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I’m just getting used to flying my drone and at this time I’m mainly taking head down photographs. I had a trip out this weekend to photograph the ventilation towers for the railway tunnel that passes under Huddersfield when this bench caught my eye. I like the texture of the paving and the symmetry of the bench.
ideal relationship is built on trust, openness, mutual respect and personal freedom. But real freedom comes with making a choice, not just about who we are with but how we will treat that person. Choosing to be honest with a partner every day is what keeps love real. And truly choosing that partner every day by one’s own free will is what makes love last. So while freedom to choose is a vital aspect of any healthy and honest union
The Chisholm Trail, including Chisholm Trail Brazos in Waco, is a pivotal aspect of Texas history. It was a major cattle trail in the late 19th century, used to drive cattle from Texas to Kansas for shipment to eastern markets. The trail was named after Jesse Chisholm, a trader of Scotch-Cherokee descent who pioneered the route in 1867. The trail was not a single road, but rather a network of trails that stretched from Texas to Kansas. As a vital stop along the Chisholm Trail, Waco, Texas has a rich history that is still celebrated today. The Chisholm Trail Brazos Landmark, located on the riverbanks of the Brazos River, is a testament to the important role the trail played in the development of Texas. The Waco Suspension Bridge also played a significant role in the history of Waco and the Chisholm Trail. The bridge was completed in 1870 and was the first permanent bridge across the Brazos River. It quickly became a vital transportation link for the cattle drives and other travelers passing through the area. The bridge is still standing today (as a pedestrian and bicycle bridge) and is a popular attraction for visitors to Waco.
The Chisholm Trail Brazos Landmark has been recognized by both the local community and the National Park Service. In 2017, the Texas Historical Commission designated the landmark as a State Antiquities Landmark. The National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmark both recognize and list the landmark. In conclusion, people celebrate the Chisholm Trail Brazos Landmark as an essential part of Texas history today. The landmark echoes Waco’s role in countless cattle drives on the Chisholm Trail, shaping Texas’ development.
The sculpture seen above is part of Robert Summers's larger, overall sculpture, "The Waco Chisholm Trail Heritage", near the historic Waco Suspension Bridge and includes three cowboys on horseback - one white, one Hispanic and one Black - and 25 longhorn cattle. All of the full sculpture cannot be photographed in one shot because of its size and how it is stretched out over a city block or more. The full sculpture depicts several cowboys and a Mexican vaquero driving longhorn cattle. Cattle were in fact driven across the suspension bridge in its early days, when it was covered with dirt. This particular section of the sculpture is specifically of a Vaquero (a herdsman or cowboy; or a term used in reference to cowboys in areas such as Mexico and the southwestern U.S. where Spanish is spoken) and several Longhorn Cattle. The first pieces were unveiled by Mr. Summers near the base of the Waco Suspension Bridge in 2008, and the total sculpture wasn’t completed until 2014. In total, the sculptures cost about $1.65 million and remain as a popular tourist spot.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
The best way to view my photostream is through Flickriver with the following link: www.flickriver.com/photos/photojourney57/
Bulk Carrier 'HEBEI TANGSHAN' departing with coal loading.
Tugs 'SVITZER MARLOO', 'PB PLENTY' & 'SVITZER MAITLAND'.
SURVEY TUG 'LYDIA' and Port Authority Vessel right hand side.
In background 'harbour Dredge 'DAVID ALLAN'
Pilot Station and Pilot vessels left side.
This is one of Alberta's earliest German Catholic churches, its first stage being built between 1905 and 1908. It was completed in 1912.
The church was in regular use to the mid-70s, and is still occasionally employed for special services such as funerals and weddings. Burials are still being made in the cemetery. A statue of the church's patron saint is located above the front entrance.
Many thanks for your visits, faves and comments. Cheers.
`This part of the paperbark wetland/forest/swamp (with water after some cyclonic rains) is in the Buckleys Hole Conservation Park on Bribie Island. Buckley's Hole Conservation Park is situated in the south-west corner of Bribie Island and covers an area of 87.7 hectares and contains a freshwater lagoon, woodland, open forest and beach. It is this diversity of habitat that has led to such a large number of bird species being recorded in this small area, the present total standing at 270.
Melaleuca quinquenervia, commonly known as broad-leaved paperbark, the paper bark tea tree or niaouli, is a small- to medium-sized tree of the allspice family, Myrtaceae. The plant is native to New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea and coastal eastern Australia, from Botany Bay in New South Wales northwards, into Queensland and the Northern Territory. It has become naturalised in the Everglades in Florida, where it is considered a serious weed by the USDA. The broad-leaved paperbark grows as a spreading tree up to 20 m high, with the trunk covered by a white, beige and grey thick papery bark. The grey-green leaves are ovate and the cream or white bottlebrush-like flowers appear from late spring to autumn. (Source: Wikipedia)
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I think that I processed the first photo of the rhino in haste so I re-processed this photo using a slightly different technique. More pleasing to my eye at least.
Selati Game Reserve
Gravelotte
Limpopo
South Africa
Primary image:
-Fujifilm X100S camera/lens
Ocean City MD
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Blend image:
-Olympus E-M5 camera
-Panasonic 35-100/4.0-5.6 lens @ 200mm equivalent
The Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego CA
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Tertiary blend image:
-Panasonic GM1 camera
-Panasonic 12-32/3.5-5.6 lens @ 50mm equivalent
Wine Country Columbia River WA
An aspect of Johannesburg's skyline taken on a pre-dawn sunrise photoshoot led by the inimitable Paul Saad. Another in my 'photorealist painter's' collection, the blue-hued building dominating the frame is the famous 11 Diagonal Street building, designed by Helmut Jahn. It served for a long while as the Headquarters of the Anglo-American Corporation and the De Beers Diamond corporation. Thus its 'diamond' shape. Taken from the M1 Freeway.
Aspects of UK railways. Class 68 diesel 68013 waits to depart from London Marylebone with a train to Birmingham, Moor Street on 28 October 2023.
Cropped to this aspect ratio, otherwise SOOC.
Went to photo18 on two days and participated in five seminar sessions, ranging from sessions focused on the technical "how-to" to one by a photographer who in my view really had something unique to offer and whom I hope to learn more from in the future.
One of the sessions (by another photographer) left me outright frustrated but afterwards I thought I should not only have looked at the (appealing) photo used to advertise it, but should have read the description more carefully and realized that something with the word "rules" in it really is not my thing. Know thyself...
So here's a late new year's resolution photo: being still more often, taking time more often, going with my intuitive flow more often, always staying true to what I want my photos to communicate.
Le lac Blanc de Péclet-Polset, à 2434 mètres, est l'un des plus beaux de la Vanoise. Il s’étend sous le glacier de Gébroulaz qui l’alimente. L'eau du lac Blanc est altérée par une quantité importante de particules minérales en suspension qui lui donne son aspect laiteux.
#abfav_sea_beach_wind
I LOVE THE SEA!!!
Under ALL circumstances, whether wild or calm...
What might here, SPECTACULAR, thunderingly beautiful and somehow frightening! I grew up by and with the sea and NEVER underestimate it!
This here is still the Atlantic Ocean.
"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, (*_*)
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43308 "Highland Chieftain" gets the right away at Darlington and prepares to plunge into an almost impregnable East Coast haar with the eponymously named 1E13 0755 Inverness to London Kings Cross, at the time, operated by Virgin East Coast.
14th December 2015
The southern aspect of Back Tor and Losehill in the Peak District, UK, as seen on a fine February morning.
Snowflake’s older-looking sentinel, with faded Federal Grain signage on it, was built in 1958 but used wood reclaimed from an elevator in nearby Fallison in its construction, giving it a rich patina that attracts photographers, painters and romantics who yearn for the golden age of Prairie agriculture.
Sadly, it's days are numbered and it's only a matter of time before it eventually disappears from the prairie landscape, either by the elements and Mother Nature or it's owner.
Here are two interesting reads about the history of Snowflake, MB...
This too was a pattern, though I saw it repeated more often with bicycles than skateboards.
But regardless of the mode of transportation, there are so many things in this picture that are "wrong" in the sense of looking like a form of death-wish. Note that the kid is skateboarding down the middle of the street, where he could be easily hit by a car. He is listening to his smartphone while wearing earphones, so he can't hear anything around him. He is smoking, which is deadly in and of itself. He's not wearing cushions or pads on his knees or elbows, which means that any fall will cause significant injuries.
And while he appears to be motionless momentarily, I can tell you that he waited only long enough for the two black SUVs to zoom past (as they had every right to do, since they had the traffic light in their favor) before he raced across the intersection -- against the traffic light.
Note: I chose this as my "photo of the day" for Oct 24, 2015.
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As I’ve mentioned in a couple of recent Tumblr blog postings, I’m working on an exercise for a new class that I’ve started taking at the International Center of Photography (ICP) in the fall of 2015.( You can see the earlier Tumblr postings here and here.)
In addition to taking a bunch of photos (see the other Tumblr postings for details and descriptions of what the photos are supposed to illustrate), we also have the task of editing our images down to a maximum of 10 “presentation images” that we will share with the ICP class next week. When our instructor, Joanne Dugan, asked me last week if I anticipated having any problems with this aspect of the assignment, I shrugged and said, “No, I do this all the time …”
Well, yes and no: I do do a lot of editing/winnowing of my photos before deciding which ones should be shared with anyone else. But I had forgotten that I also do a lot of cropping, color-adjustment, tweaking, and general post-processing before I upload my photos to Flickr, Facebook, or even Instagram. For this particular ICP exercise, we were also told not to crop the photos, and not to do any post-processing. That makes things a lot more difficult …
On the other hand, part of the exercise is to assemble and share a maximum of ten photos that collectively tell a “story” of some kind – and to “tell” that story with anywhere from a word, to a sentence, to a paragraph for each of the photos. That makes things a lot easier … after all, if a photo has to be presented in isolation, then it truly stands alone. And it is intended to be viewed without any accompanying text, then it really stands alone. There’s nothing wrong with that; indeed, one might argue that that’s the whole point of photography: a picture should “tell” a story all by itself, without any extraneous verbiage to “explain” what might not be obvious to the viewer.
But not very many things exist in complete isolation of the rest of the universe, especially in today’s interconnected world. I suppose some people would debate that point quite vigorously; and some people might argue that a photograph of a person, place, or thing should be able to “stand alone” without anything else. I certainly have seen photos that fall into this category, and I suppose I’ve taken a few like that, too. Or, maybe if I never intended my photos to be considered in complete isolation from one another, perhaps that’s how some people prefer to look at them …
But for me, that’s a pretty rare phenomenon. Almost always, I find myself telling a story. The photographs obviously present one “dimension” of the story, in a visual form; and I’ve been trying to remind myself lately that videos can present can present one, and sometimes two, additional dimensions (motion and sound) that can add enormously to the viewer’s understanding and appreciation of the underlying story.
But even if one uses only traditional photos, I find that it’s almost impossible for me to crate (or make, or take) one photo by itself; invariably, I take dozens, if not hundreds or even thousands, which collectively tell a story. It may be a story about someplace I’ve been, or some event in which I’ve participated, or some individual (or group of individuals) that I want the viewer to know and appreciate in more detail than would be possible to communicate in a single photo.
And then there are the words … maybe it’s because I spend part of my time as a writer and teacher that I find it almost impossible not to augment my photos with words. Lots of words. Indeed, sometimes far too many words; and sometimes clumsy words, or the wrong words. And I do realize that there are times when the situation would be improved if I would just shut up, and let the photograph do all of the communication. But for better or worse, I guess I’m a photojournalist.
With that in mind, I began the process of editing the photos for my recent ICP assignment. Here’s what I found:
1. It’s not as easy as one might think, when you start with a large number. I began winnowing the original images when I had 2,700 (after 9 days of shooting), and I still had 5 days of shooting left).
2. It’s much more difficult than I had imagined, given the constraints of my ICP class: no cropping, no post-processing, and a maximum of only 10 images. I’ve worked within those constraints for the final images that I’m submitting to the ICP class; but for these Flickr uploads, I’ve ended up with 40-45 images – and they have been heavily cropped, tilted, color-corrected, noise-dusted, and tweaked in various other ways. C’est la vie…
3. Using the collection of photos to “tell a story” is both easier and harder than I thought it would be. I’m including these background notes in all of the photos that get uploaded to Flickr … because I’ve learned (form past experience) that some visitor will zoom in on just one particular photo, without necessarily looking at all of them, and/or without seeing the overall notes for the entire album. And I don’t think I’ll find it difficult to write a few sentences to provide the background details for each photo … but whether they “flow” and create one overall, coherent “story” remains to be seen.
4. Aside from a narrative “story,” there are some “themes” that I noticed throughout this entire two-week exercise. The most significant one was exactly what I had anticipated: patterns. If you are lucky enough to sit in the same spot at the same time, day after day, you see the same rhythms, the same people, the same repetitions of life’s little actions and emotions. Many people have the opportunity to see these patterns, because they do follow the same schedule, day after day, on their way to their job or their school. But some of us have irregular routines, and any, most of us don’t pay any attention. If you slow down, and pay attention, you’ll see the patterns.
But sometimes the pattern involves uniqueness – i.e. strange and unusual people or events that seem to happen only once. But I have to keep reminding myself that my visits have lasted only two weeks; if I was here for a month, or a full season, or perhaps an entire year – then perhaps I would see these strange incidents repeating themselves
5. Another theme – which I did not anticipate, but was delighted to see – was the pervasive sense of affection and caring between and among everyone on the street. Mostly it was apparent in the interactions between parents and children; but sometimes it was between dog-owners and the dogs they were walking; sometimes it was between friends who happened to be walking along together; and sometimes it was between complete strangers and me, as the strangers would smile and nod and say “hello” if they noticed I was watching them. It was a great experience.
Many thanks for your visits, faves and comments. Cheers.
`This part of the paperbark wetland/forest/swamp (with water after some cyclonic rains) is near the Buckleys Hole Conservation Park on Bribie Island. Buckley's Hole Conservation Park is situated in the south-west corner of Bribie Island and covers an area of 87.7 hectares and contains a freshwater lagoon, woodland, open forest and beach. It is this diversity of habitat that has led to such a large number of bird species being recorded in this small area, the present total standing at 270.
Melaleuca quinquenervia, commonly known as broad-leaved paperbark, the paper bark tea tree or niaouli, is a small- to medium-sized tree of the allspice family, Myrtaceae. The plant is native to New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea and coastal eastern Australia, from Botany Bay in New South Wales northwards, into Queensland and the Northern Territory. It has become naturalised in the Everglades in Florida, where it is considered a serious weed by the USDA. The broad-leaved paperbark grows as a spreading tree up to 20 m high, with the trunk covered by a white, beige and grey thick papery bark. The grey-green leaves are ovate and the cream or white bottlebrush-like flowers appear from late spring to autumn. (Source: Wikipedia)
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Jozenji Street 定禅寺通
I introduce some aspects of the town Sendai which I took through this few monts.
この数か月間に撮影した仙台の街の写真を紹介します。
Location : www.ipc.tohoku-gakuin.ac.jp/nken/labo2016/location_pc.htm...
This is the last upload of the series.
Thank you for visiting to this series !
シリーズ最後のアップロードになります。
ご訪問ありがとうございました。
Le Caminito del Rey (Petit Chemin du Roi, parfois raccourci en Camino del Rey ou Chemin du Roi) est une randonnée sur une passerelle aménagée le long d'une paroi escarpée du Desfiladero de los Gaitanes dans le parc naturel de Los Ardales, dans le sud de l'Espagne. Situé à flanc de falaise, dans les gorges d'El Chorro, où coule la rivière Guadalhorce, ce chemin a été construit entre 1901 et 1905, pour les besoins de la construction de deux barrages hydroélectriques.
En 1921, la construction du réservoir Conde del Guadalhorce fut terminée. Le roi Alphonse XIII vint l'inaugurer en empruntant ce chemin, ce qui lui valut son nom1. Dès lors, il n'est plus utilisé ni entretenu, et se dégrade peu à peu. Les plaques de béton se désagrègent, sous l'action des intempéries et des chutes de pierres, ayant occasionné de nombreuses fissures et trous dans les plaques, ou laissant uniquement à certains endroits les supports métalliques, rendant le parcours d'autant plus périlleux et vertigineux. Le passage est fermé au public pendant plusieurs années.
Les travaux de rénovation ont débuté le 13 mars 2014, pour une durée de 10 mois. Ces travaux consistent en fait à la construction d'une nouvelle passerelle juste au dessus de l'ancienne passerelle en béton et qui aura nécessité la pose de 14 kilomètres de câbles d'acier, de milliers de traverses en bois et d'un million de pièces métalliques. Les techniques de rénovation du Caminito del Rey sont très similaires à celles utilisées lors de sa construction entre 1901 et 1905. Toutefois, afin de conserver au mieux son aspect impressionnant, un balcon au plancher de verre surplombe à un endroit la gorge de Gaitanes à 100 mètres au-dessus de la rivière.
L'ex-chemin surnommé « le plus dangereux du monde » a rouvert son accès au public le 17 mars 2015 après plus d'un an de travaux, devenant entièrement sécurisé et accessible aux familles.
Many thanks for your visits, faves and comments. Cheers.
Brisbane from 1 William Street tower.
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Ruiseñor pechiazul (Luscinia svecica)
Longitud / Envergadura: 14 cm / 20-22,5 cm
Identificación: Ave de aspecto rechoncho, con una cola parga, el plumaje del dorso pardo-grisáceo, con una línea blanca sobre el ojo y una cola anaranjada en la mitad basal y negra en la parte exterior. Machos y hembras se distinguen por el diseño del pecho: los machos tienen el pecho azul (según la subespecie aparece adornada con una mancha blanca o naranja), perfilado con una franja negra y seguido de otra banda más ancha anaranjada; las hembras tienen poco azul en el pecho, con una garganta de color crema y la banda naranja desdibujada.
Canto: El reclamo más común es un "track" seco y chasqueante. El canto comienza con "zrü" sonoro, metálico y repetido, que muchas veces se mezcla con buenas imitaciones de otras aves canoras.
Alimentación: Se alimenta principalmente de escarabajos y hormigas, a los que acompaña con semillas y frutos carnosos en otoño.
Reproducción: Nidifica en zonas de matorral denso, directamente en el suelo o en la base de algún arbusto. El nido es una taza hecha con hierba seca, tallos, raicillas y musgo, cubierto de hierba fina y pelo.
HÁBITAT
Ocupa parajes montanos conformados por un mosaico de matorrales (brezos o piornos) y prados húmedos. Suele criar entre los 1.500 y 2.500 metros de altitud.
DISTRIBUCIÓN
En España: En primavera se distribuye por los parajes montanos de la Cordillera Cantábrica, los Montes de León y el Sistema Central; sin embargo en invierno, algunos individuos se instalan en humedales y desembocaduras de ríos en los litorales mediterráneo y atlántico, así como en riberas de la cuenca del Tajo y del Guadiana.
En Castilla y León: Se distribuye principalmente por la Cordillera Cantábrica (León-Palencia), Sanabria (Zamora) y el Sistema Central (Ávila-Segovia), con otros núcleos en las sierras de Malagón (Ávila) y La Culebra (Zamora), entre otros.
Desplazamientos y migraciones: Las poblaciones del norte y centro de Europa son migradoras, y regresan a las sabanas africanas a pasar el invierno, aunque hay algunos ejemplares que invernan en la Península. En nuestro territorio, entre agosto-octubre, se registra un paso de individuos procedentes de Europa occidental, que permanecen hasta febrero-marzo.
POBLACIONES
En España: Se estima una población inferior a 13.000 parejas reproductoras.
ESTADO DE CONSERVACIÓN:
En el Catálogo Nacional de Especies Amenazadas figura con la categoría "De Interés Especial". En el Libro Rojo de las Aves de España (2004) está catalogado como "No Evaluada".
AMENAZAS
La alteración del paisaje por el sobrepastoreo y las actividades de ocio no reguladas como el senderismo, la urbanización ocasionada por las estaciones de esquí o la desecación de arroyos para alimentar los cañones de nieve artificial son algunos de los problemas a los que se enfrenta.
At the time when I acquired the exposures for this image, my idea was to produce a panorama. I did that and posted it to this photo-stream, but somehow I never really liked it. Too busy I think.
Recently, I reassembled the images into a panorama, and fiddled with that idea, and still did not like it, so I decided to crop the field and generate an image which emphasizes the reflection aspect of the scene.
The water in the reservoir is near it's lowest annual level and it is very clear, having had a winter to allow fine particles to settle to the bottom. I like the contrast between the color of the water and that of the sky. It's real. And the jet aircraft exhaust trail - what more could you ask for?