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during my Etosha visit i have been surprised from the large number of Black-shouldered kite (elanus caeruleus) ...for sure the Etosha open areas are perfect for them..but although they were common i had big problems to approach them..as soon as you stop the car they fly away and although many attempt i had just a few occasions to get a nice shot.so it has been....
"a little challenge"
Etosha National Park ,Namibia
original 3K file here:
I was challenged by my very dear friend Ethan to partake in the #guardyourlight challenge that T E E J ✿ launched spontaneously a few days ago on her Flickr.
I was inspired and snapped this last night. Now it's my turn to challenge some talented artists to keep it alive and do something inspired by those words !
Friends, if you've been tagged,
grab your cameras and "Guard your light! "
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”You have this way of seeing the Light in others. You have this way of noticing what is beautiful and unique about those around you. And I just hope you know, the same Light you see within others is shining within you too. You have this way of holding up a mirror to others and making sure they feel seen, and this is a very valuable thing. But sometimes, that can make you feel a little less seen yourself... a little less valuable, and less important than everyone else. So in case no one told you lately, it’s okay to turn that mirror around and see you for you, too. And know that no matter who does or does not notice you, Light is running wild within you. It shows up in your laughter. Your stories. Your presence. And I am sorry for all the times no one has taken the time to let you know this, in the same way that you have done this for so many others. I just wanted to remind you this is true: the same Light you see in others is shining within you, too.”
-Morgan Harper Nichols
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Disclaimer :
All the poses used in my pictures are made from scratch by me
Compositionally Challenged Week 20 - Active Space
After looking in my bird books, I think this is a Swainson's Hawk.
We watched the hawk for several minutes while it moved from one branch to another before it took flight carrying a piece of bark.
For years, I've been asked to do pictures of me as comic book women, so I've done some online research to find out who they are and what they look like. Then I put together costumes to get their look as close as I can. Usually, it takes a good bit of photo editing. Making their look and building sets or finding good locations is a fun process. Thanks to the people who have suggested who they would like me to appear as. I have more in the works. If you have any suggestions, please drop me a line.
For this week's MacroMondays
challenge misfit.
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Macro Mondays , May31,2021
Theme : Orange
With the deadly second wave and so many things happening around, photography has taken a back seat. My daughter pushed me to participate in today's challenge.
This was the concept shot I had taken, thinking will redo it with better setup.. but just couldn't push myself to do another take .. so here it is... shot on my phone and highly cropped so please excuse the grains.
Hope you all are safe and healthy in your part of the world.
HMM
Editing: Crop, brightness adjustment
Thank you all for your comments and Fav's.
A little shoreline bokeh dedicated to Phan Ly for a great testimonial she wrote me - thanks and HBW!
The challenge calls for "My Favourite Things". I have lots of favourite things to choose from but visiting the Sumatran Tigers at Australia Zoo is really a great pleasure.
"Australia Zoo is home to some of the last surviving Indonesian species of big cat – the Sumatran tiger!
Found throughout the forests and grasslands of Sumatra, these big cats are the smallest of all remaining tiger species. They are an impressive and powerful hunter with the ability to jump up to 5 metres (16 feet) in length! Using their stealthy stalking abilities, they will successfully hunt deer, pigs, jungle fowl and fish. Sumatran tigers have a range of vocalisations and communication tools. Their roar can be heard up to 3 kilometres (1.8 miles) away. Crikey! Like all tiger species, their beautiful orange and black striped coat is unique to every individual, just like our fingerprints!
Sumatran tigers are a critically endangered species. There are fewer than 350 left in the wild. These beautiful animals are victim to the illegal wildlife pet trade, illegal poaching for traditional medicine, illegal hunting for pelts and meat, as well as experiencing rapid deforestation and habitat loss. They are a species that is facing certain extinction without our protection."
Noshinima Midas.
I am introducing a new form of challenge for all the lovely photographers of Second Life. Something that I have been working on for 2 months after being inspired by others that have done similar challenges for their friends. I would like to call this the Challenge at Noshinima's Neighborhood. I am considering making this a regular thing, where every few months I will come up with a new interesting backdrop to challenge more lovely artists in.
Rules and details:
1) I (Noshinima Midas) tag names of great photographers on Second Life. Said photographers that choose to participate in the challenge can come over to my parcel, Noshinima's Neighborhood (link below) and do an image anywhere in my penthouse. You will be allowed two hours to use any pose stands or props that you would like to add and are allowed to bring any friends you want to join you in your shoot. You are also allowed to make the shoot as safe or as adult as you like. The only rule is that you do the shoot within my penthouse. Take your time to have a look around to see where in the house would make a great place for your image.
2) Upload the finished image onto Flickr and place the hashtag #NoshsHoodChallenge on either the title or the description.
3) From there, tag 10 of your friends names (no more, no less) of people that you would also like to see do this challenge that has not yet been tagged by me on this post. Link them to this post and explain the rules to them as well. They must also tag 10 of their friends that they would like to see do this challenge if they themselves choose to participate as well.
I am available every day. If anyone has any questions, comments or would like help in their shoots, be sure to contact me on Flickr or Second Life.
To everyone tagged, remember that once you do the shoot from my penthouse, tag 10 names that you would also like to see do this challenge and use the hashtag #NoshsHoodChallenge
Here is the link to my penthouse:
maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Moonlight%20Pleasure/231/1...
Just a disclaimer. This is not a contest. It is simply a challenge for anyone to use my house in their photography as they see fit. Use any creative tactics you choose.
Sheeeesh ... Connor Mitchell!!!! ... :-P
Just came back from a RL hike with RL Cooper...
Oh.. and please!!! I hope you noticed the few gray hair I've added like in RL .. and my RL face ... and the extra pounds on my hips *lol* ... so brutal badass honest :-P
Who dares next?
More information: flic.kr/p/2jhETnw
Here is the gallery of all those brave SL-ppl : www.flickr.com/photos/143133821@N03/galleries/72157714989...
At this time of year it doesn't get totally dark. This week there has been some red sky in the distance every night. Hope this is ok even though it is neither blue hour or dark.
Saturday self-challenge - Outdoors at night.
Create for MIXMASTER CHALLENGE #45
CHEF clabudak wants us to have fun with math and geometry!
www.flickr.com/groups/artisticmanipulation/discuss/721577...
➤ Your image must have an overall abstract quality
➤ It must include at least one human body part
➤ Also at least one geometrical shape
➤ And a mathematical or geometrical diagram and/or equation
➤ NO MONOTONES
All pictures from=PNGWING
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photo made in a cave of the Isle of Rowlyria .. many hidden spots on the island , visit it and discover them here : maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rowlyria/150/47/27
Just for fun
Bare Face Challenge flickr group www.flickr.com/groups/14682117@N25/
No makeup
No lashes
No editing
Tag someone you know and see what they come up with.
I tag Bewitched Difference, Violetta Rain and Kay Windstorm, don't spank me! lol
The MixMaster Challenge” is imagined this month by CHEF Temari:
➤ Your image must be a mirror image, creating a cool effect. (Limited non-mirrored elements are okay.)
➤ It must feature a mirrored image of one (and only one) butterfly OR dragonfly OR hummingbird.
➤ It must also contain multiple colors.
➤ Your canvas must be in rectangular, landscape (horizontal) orientation.
➤ NO FLOWERS.
People don't notice whether it's winter or summer when they're happy.
- Anton Chekhov
details and landmarks at ahchoo-e!.
I took a challenge to take a clear photo of my daughter & sun in law in this lovely misty surrounding to keep it for remembrance about kodaikanal trip. .
thanks for every one for views, faves & comments.
Illustrer une chanson
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLTfX0W1Pa4&list=RDQLTfX0W1Pa...
Matin d'hiver sur le palier
Tu rentres chez toi
Le regard froid, les cheveux mouillés
Tu n't'expliqueras pas
J'ai embrassé tous tes défauts
J'ai fini par les trouver beau
Le cri de ton coeur lui sonnait faux
Comme les toutes premières compos
Dis-moi, c'est bien nous deux qui avons froisser les draps
Dis-moi qu'c'est toi et moi
Elle me dit qu'elle est fidèle
Mais elle sort sous la pluie
J'crois bien qu'j'l'ai vu à l'hôtel lundi soir avec lui
Elle passe des heures à s'faire belle
Mais pressée de s'enfuir
Madame sort toutes les nuits sans son parapluie (oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Elle sort sans son parapluie (oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Elle sort sans son parapluie (oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Jardin d'hiver, la fleur est fanée
Je ne saurais pas
Comment te plaire ni comment t'aimer
Je ne te reconnais pas
Pourquoi tous ces mystères mais dis-moi à quoi tu joues?
J'vis sous l'même toit qu'une étrangère
Qui s'éloigne jour après jour
Dis-moi, c'est bien nous deux qui avons froisser les draps
Dis-moi qu'c'est toi et moi
Elle me dit qu'elle est fidèle
Mais elle sort sous la pluie
J'crois bien qu'j'l'ai vu à l'hôtel lundi soir avec lui
Elle passe des heures à s'faire belle
Mais pressée de s'enfuir
Madame sort toutes les nuits sans son parapluie (oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Elle sort sans son parapluie (oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Elle sort sans son parapluie (oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Madame se fout (se fout)
De tout (de tout)
De la pluie dans son cou
Elle passe de rendez-vous en rendez-vous
Madame se fout (se fout)
De tout (de tout)
De la pluie dans son cou
Elle passe de rendez-vous en rendez-vous
Elle me dit qu'elle est fidèle
Mais elle sort sous la pluie
J'crois bien qu'j'l'ai vu à l'hôtel lundi soir avec lui
Elle passe des heures à s'faire belle
Mais pressée de s'enfuir
Madame sort toutes les nuits sans son parapluie
Elle me dit qu'elle est fidèle
Mais elle sort sous la pluie
J'crois bien qu'j'l'ai vu à l'hôtel lundi soir avec lui
Elle passe des heures à s'faire belle
Mais pressée de s'enfuir
Madame sort toutes les nuits sans son parapluie (oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Elle sort sans son parapluie (oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Elle sort sans son parapluie
Elle sort sans son parapluie
Elle sort sans son parapluie
Created for Artistic Manipulation Group's Mixmaster Challenge #62 in which Chef Temari 09 asks us to create a manipulated and/or digital art image that uses her ingredients. www.flickr.com/groups/artisticmanipulation/discuss/721577...
CHEF Temari 09 wants us to enjoy our gardens!
➤ The main focus of your image must be a macro (closeup) of a single flower.
➤ The flower will be surrounded by a significant frame that includes an outer edge that is highly patterned and/or fractal.
➤ Include at least one other garden element (flowers, leaves, etc.).
➤ Also Illustrations (cartoon-like) of at least two funny animals (max 4).
➤ No People including humanoids (robots, statues, etc.).
Flower macro is my own photo.
I created the frame in DDG Text 2 Dream using this prompt:
A beautiful square frame with bright chartreuse fractals that has alternating stripes of black and white (and then I inverted the color in Photoshop).
Pngwing.com: Seahorse (used 2Xs), Seaweed (sea grapes).
Processing done in Photoshop Beta 2023 and Topaz Studio for a graphic texture.
Thanks for your visit, faves, and kind comments.