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Six-year-old school children making speeches at their graduation ceremony. Near Santiago City in the Philippines, March 2007.
These ceremonies must be a real ordeal for such young children. This one lasted well over two hours with the children only receiving their awards right at the end. The rest of the time was taken up with political speeches (it was election time) and a few presentations (singing and dancing) by some of the children. See the set (and below) for more pictures from just one ceremony I attended in March 2007.
One single long exposure. No photoedition : straight out of the camera except for contrast/crop.
Model : Océane Bolette
Lights : Sifu & me
Light painting session with Océane Bolette, Julian PanPan Cara Bim, Sifu, Jerem Surings, arnozpictures, Pol Lution, Corentin Lambert, Auré Lie, Matt Pasqua, René Godefroid
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Origin: The Nederlands - 1596
Campaign of Archduke Albert against Holland and Sealand
Image:
The Dutch Virgin in a garden, holding her hands together, praying to heaven. Besides her the coat of arms of Holland.
On the right: a tower with a Dutch man with his sword in his hands.
On the left: a guard.
The garden has a fence.
Text:
VIGILATE ET ORATE DEO CONFIDENTES Wath and pray, trusting God.
(Matthew 26:41)
Also here can Gods name be seen. The name is written, in Hebrew, in a cloud (back side)
i decided to revisit a sketch I did on the return road trip from Perth, with a different approach to painting, and a few more years of 'brush miles'.
In 2018 I didn't quite know how to handle watercolour. I remember I just 'had a go' and how I annoyed I was that the black pen was not waterproof. However, I think that simple skecht depicts the dilapitated state of the shed better than the 2026 sketch. On other hand, I think I have become a bit more confident in handling watercolour.
Maybe it is not a good idea to paint the same subject twice :)
Here's another photo from my recent visit to Brenton on Sea.
So this is the shot that I took immediately before being washed off my feet... and only just managing to catch my tripod as it toppled over backwards... and only JUST managing to keep my camera out of the water!!
"Don't shoot inside the crack at high tide"... I had been warned.
But after watching the wave action for at least 30 minutes before entering the crack... I was feeling confident that everything would be cool.
Stupid me!! :)
Nikon D800, Nikkor 24 - 70 mm at 28 mm, ND Filter, ISO of 50, aperture of f/20 with a 1/10th second exposure.
This photo was taken at the end of an extraordinary day as I was waiting for sunset. After hiring a scooter from nearby Mandalay, we spent half a day heading toward Mingun, stopping in all sorts of towns along the way, taking in the beautiful countryside. And of course what followed was a long, long ride back to Mandalay, in the dark, with barely a street light to guide our way, dodging pot-holes and speeding motorbikes who were far more confident on the road than we were.
Our cat always stays around our house. This time she followed us confidently, even over the bridge....
This was the youngest of 2 owlets in a local park in Calgary, Alberta where Great Horned Owls have nested for several years. This youngster didn't listen to his mother when she told him to exercise his wings before taking the leap of faith out of the nest. So when he flew out, he missed the branch and ended up on the ground. This actually gave for some fantastic photo ops as he wandered through the bushes and over logs, probably trying to figure out how he got there and how to get back to his mother!
There was some concern that he could be captured by a predator during the night because it was late evening and the sun was setting. They use their claws and beak to climb back up to a branch. A friend went back early the next morning to check on him and he was safe in a tree.
This photo is the last one I took before he fledged. He looks pretty confident doesn't he?
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a close up shot with the Nikon 70-200 f4, although this lens focuses rather close, but the contrast drops exponentially when near the minimum focus distance, thus a fair amount of contrast is needed in post processing to bring back the IQ
Flynn's not supposed to be doing lots of skidding & sliding about playing fast, intense games of fetch any more but he loves his ball & he is only 5yrs old... I want him to still have fun! We've compromised & he's allowed some short, *gentle*sessions of catch, on flat ground. He doesn't jump high for toys anyway, as you can see from this shot, so it's really just a case of throwing accurately - so he can catch it, without doing the twisting/turning which are the worst movements for arthritic hips.
Ha, for some reason, taking this shot reminded me of being in school, doing PE lessons. I was pretty appalling at sports... I like walking & have always loved being outdoors but I just could not see the point in running circles around a track, or jumping over stuff! I also happened to be the only left-handed person in my entire class, so whenever we were taught throwing techniques, I had to stand at one end of the line, watch the teacher demonstrate & then reverse everything they did, which got confusing (while also trying not to accidentally hit anyone). The collies have been much more effective tutors in the fine art of *throwing* things than all those PE lessons... I'm much more confident & accurate these days. I can even throw reasonably well while holding a camera & taking photos with the other hand ;-) An unexpected benefit to dog ownership!
This young lad decided to see if he could defeat the len's minimum focus distance. BTW he won :)
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Confident...Featuring Designer Circle with *Queen of Ink*, [POSH PIXELS], [Lun'Atic], *CNZ*
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This satisfied looking lion is positioned outside the Utah
Capital building. We took a tour during our staycation
in Salt Lake City. We arrived early in the morning and the
place was deserted. The light was great, however, for
capturing some shots of the exterior including this lion
which appears to be looking out upon his kingdom. In
the background are blooming cherry trees and snow-
capped mountains that surround the Salt Lake Valley.
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Common Eider / somateria mollissima. Seahouses, Northumberland. 23/05/25.
'CONFIDENT.'
It was a treat to encounter and photograph this sleeping drake Eider late one afternoon at Seahouses. Belly full after prolonged feeding, he'd had the confidence to haul out onto the concrete landing jetty, tuck his beak into his back feathers and sleep. There were others around him, preening and loafing in a similarly relaxed manner.
Eiders are regular visitors there, due to a freshwater overflow pipe from the fish shed at the top of the beach. It supplies them with a handy source of drinking water. Even if there are no birds in sight on your arrival, it's never long before some swim into the bay and make their way up the beach. They have become familiar with people which makes them very confiding.
BEST VIEWED LARGE.
Our West Highland White Terrier
Scottish and ready to engage. Little did we know........................
Alright, so this is it! The end of my 365 project. What a ride it has been! I can't believe how fast the year has gone by. I never though I'd last more than the first couple of weeks and here I am, 52 weeks later and I've enjoyed every single day of it! It will be weird, not having to think of what I'd be taking on a daily basis, but I'm sure I'll get over it quickly!
OK so there were some days when I really couldn't be bothered, but those were the days that I pushed myself and tested my limits of my own creativity. I feel like I've gone from someone who might get a half decent photo every now and then to someone who can work out if a photo is going to be half decent before I even take it. My confidence in my own photography has grown hugely.
I am so glad that I found this project, and I am so happy about all of the support that I have gained. I have grew more confident in myself, especially in my photography. I had seen this idea floating around the internet, and I kept checking what others were posting, wondering why they would want to take a picture every single day while at the same time wondering if I could do it myself. After a couple of weeks (and some camera chaos), I took the plunge and immediately got the bug. I would find myself thinking about my photos during the day, working out what I could do, what might work, and what might make an interesting photo. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't but one thing is certain, it made me pick up a camera every single day and for that I will be forever grateful.
And so, I'd just like to take this chance to thank everyone who has supported me through my year in photography. I would never have been able to do this without you guys! I want to thank my family and friends, especially, who while they may not have really understood why I did this, they supported me nonetheless. Thank you all for helping me on my journey from day 1 to day 365. I have benefited from this project in so many ways, and I couldn't picture how my life would be without it.
THANK YOU!!
"It's hard being a Cowgirl.
You must think like a man,
Act like a lady, look like a model
and work like a horse!"
Image taken at our photography clubs western shoot-out. See previous image.
The reason for the caption is because we drove to the Lower Pond Swansea Vale, teatime. Huw dropped me off at the bottom end and as I got closer to this spot , I noticed him capturing something with his phone. I couldn't get there quick enough when I realised it was this standing there so brazen - looking and stood there he did for me to get a closer shot ( next along in Photostream
You can see more shots from this series on my blog in the post Pretty & ........
Your views and comments are much appreciated.
A confident blonde woman with voluminous, retro-style curls poses in a three-quarter back view against the weathered, rust-streaked metal wall of an abandoned vehicle. She turns her head to gaze directly at the camera with striking blue eyes and bold red lipstick, wearing delicate hoop earrings. Her outfit combines a fitted white strapless corset top with high-waisted, light-wash denim shorts adorned with silver studs along the pockets and hem. One hand rests confidently on her hip while the other grips the edge of a dark window frame, accentuating her ass. Soft, natural daylight illuminates her skin and highlights the texture of the peeling paint and faded graffiti behind her. The background features hints of green foliage through the windows, adding depth and contrast to the gritty, industrial setting. Shot in a realistic portrait style with shallow depth of field, the image emphasizes sharp focus on the subject while softly blurring the rustic backdrop. The composition balances vintage glamour with urban decay, creating a visually compelling juxtaposition. Use 85mm lens aesthetic, high detail, vibrant color grading, and cinematic lighting for maximum impact.