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Holi, the Festival of Colours has been celebrated in India since thousands of years and is now also celebrated by various communities of South Asia including non-Hindu communities.
While Holi is celebrated in almost every part of India, Holi in Braj is especially famous. Braj is a historical region which covers the area of Mathura, Vrindavan,Barsana,Nandgaon and some nearby areas. Holi here attacts tourists and pilgrims from all over the world because of it’s special customs and traditions. Mathura is the birth-place of Lord Krishna and Vrindavan is the place where he grew up in his childhood.
When Krishna was young, he cribbed to his mother about Radha (his friend) being fair while Krishna himself was dark complexioned. His mother (Yashoda) suggested him to colour Radha with colors in a playful manner. Over the years, Krishna from his village Nandgaon used to go to Barsana (Radha’s village) to color Radha and other Gopis. They also used to playfully beat him with sticks. And hence the tradition evolved.
Its worth a life time Experience to be part of Flower petals Holi at this Temple in Vrindavan.
Holi, the Festival of Colours has been celebrated in India since thousands of years and is now also celebrated by various communities of South Asia including non-Hindu communities.
While Holi is celebrated in almost every part of India, Holi in Braj is especially famous. Braj is a historical region which covers the area of Mathura, Vrindavan,Barsana,Nandgaon and some nearby areas. Holi here attacts tourists and pilgrims from all over the world because of it’s special customs and traditions. Mathura is the birth-place of Lord Krishna and Vrindavan is the place where he grew up in his childhood.
When Krishna was young, he cribbed to his mother about Radha (his friend) being fair while Krishna himself was dark complexioned. His mother (Yashoda) suggested him to colour Radha with colors in a playful manner. Over the years, Krishna from his village Nandgaon used to go to Barsana (Radha’s village) to color Radha and other Gopis. They also used to playfully beat him with sticks. And hence the tradition evolved.
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A nod to my better half and her fondness for any non-human creature.
Prompt - Leo Prompt: 16:9 64K 100% ultra-photorealistic fantasy PHOTO featuring Charly4 standing barefoot on a moss-covered rocky ledge beside two fully photorealistic dragons. CHARLY4 HARD FACIAL LOCK: preserve her exact guide identity, facial geometry, hazel-green eyes, complexion and extremely long voluminous dark-brown wavy hair. She wears a shimmering lavender silk gown with flowing translucent sleeves. Her hand gently rests upon the horned head of the enormous pale-grey dragon at right; a second dark-grey dragon stands on a rocky outcrop at left. BOTH DRAGONS MUST LOOK LIKE REAL LIVING ANIMALS PHOTOGRAPHED IN-CAMERA: anatomically convincing bodies, genuine reptilian scales, leathery translucent wing membranes, realistic claws, horns, muscles, skin folds, wet eyes and natural imperfections—NO CGI or illustrated appearance. Magnificent moonlit alpine lake, illuminated Gothic castle, waterfalls, snowy mountains, flowering pink trees and full moon behind them. Phase One XF IQ4 150MP, 45mm lens, ISO 100, cinematic HDR, physically accurate moonlight and castle illumination, realistic skin pores, individual hair strands, true optical depth, natural atmospheric perspective, photographic colour science, ultra-sharp crisp micro-detail. ONE UNIFIED REAL PHOTOGRAPH from foreground subjects through background, no painting, illustration, digital art, CGI, text or watermark.
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here is the other amazing gift from lovely Aes this green haired beauty has beautiful blue sparkly eyes Aes made they are so pretty with that sweet complexion <3<3 ^____^
thank you once again my dear friend
Prompt | young asian girl dressed in a body hugging white dress posing next to a futuristic white sports car. Asian Girl has long flowing hair and smooth complexion, Girl and car in sharp focus, car is parked on a road lined with pine trees covered with snow and snowing, soft winter lighting, use a Nikon Z 9, 4K, 24mm f/1.2 lens, --v 5a
I found this little Swift Crab Spider (Mecaphesa celer) on one of my Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) flowers up front! This is the same species as my brutal beauty in the backyard, so all the same facts from my other posts apply!
Worth pointing out is how small in stature this señorita is! This shot was captured at 1:1, and she's swallowed by the negative space. I only saw her due to her creamy complexion, so I'm sure I'll lose track once she begins to blend in to the blooms.
This portrait of a petite predator was photographed with my Vivitar (Komine) 90mm f2.8 Macro. This photo is uncropped. This stunning sentry on my Susans is around 4-5mm long!
View of the model, Irene Warren, posing with a film camera for a Turners publicity shot, January 1957 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/4/AG801/3).
To read a blog about Turners advertising techniques see www.twmuseums.org.uk/engage/blog/turners-saved-my-marriage/.
Tyne and Wear Archives presents a set of images taken by the Newcastle-based firm Turners (Photography) Ltd. They were taken by the firm on is own account for possible use in their advertising campaigns. Turners frequently hired models to help promote their work and to encourage sales in their shops. Some of the shots are humorous or bizarre while others are quite suggestive.
The images are fascinating for what they tell us about the times that produced them – the fashions, the attitudes, the technology … Most of the images are quirky and almost seem to invite comments. If you’d like to suggest alternative captions we’d be delighted to hear them!
(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email info@twarchives.org.uk.
Apart from the diverted trains of all complexions, the regular traffic that day carried an unusual sight too: one of the very few Thurbo GTW type EMUs in a full promotional livery. There are only four of those (and only one of the GTW 2/8 class with three coaches): this one, RABe 526 779, is advertising for insurance company Sympany, and is seen between Andelfingen and Henggart on its way as S33 20351 Schaffhausen - Winterthur. Henggart, 20-02-2015.
A glossy milky skin brings out her smooth, clear complexion and high cheek bones. Her slightly arched chestnut brown eyebrows highlight her emotions by moving up and down as she reacts to her world around her. And her mouth is a small mouth outlined by puffy lips that she often accentuates with glossy pale lipstick.
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I would guess he has spent a lifetime working outdoors. Given that this was taken at Ballinasloe horse fair I would bet money on his being a farmwer.
A confused flower on the way to the office, blooming all alone under a low grayish December morning.
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À Cassandre
Mignonne, allons voir si la rose
Qui ce matin avait déclose
Sa robe de pourpre au soleil,
A point perdu cette vesprée,
Les plis de sa robe pourprée,
Et son teint au vôtre pareil.
Las ! Voyez comme en si peu d’espace,
Mignonne, elle a dessus la place
Las ! las ! ses beautés laissé choir !
Ô vraiment marâtre Nature,
Puis qu’une telle fleur ne dure
Que du matin jusques au soir !
Donc, si vous me croyez, mignonne,
Tandis que vôtre âge fleuronne
En sa plus verte nouveauté,
Cueillez, cueillez votre jeunesse :
Comme à cette fleur la vieillesse
Fera ternir votre beauté.
Ronsard (1524, Vendômois)
Odes, I,17
[My tentative translation into English...
Sweetie, let us go see whether the the rose
Which this morning untied
Its dress of purple under the sun
Might not have lost this evening
The folds of its purple dress
And its complexion to yours so alike
Alas! See how in such a short span,
Sweetie, she here has
Alas, alas, her beauties cast!
Oh truly wicked stepmother, Nature
Since such a flower only lasts
From dawn to dusk!
So pray believe me, Sweetie,
While your young age buds
In its greenest newness,
Pick, pick your youth.
For as to this flower old age
Will tarnish your beauty. ]
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The lyrics to the song The Mountains of Mourne (originally spelt The Mountains o' Mourne) were written by Irish musician
Percy French (1854–1920), the music was composed by Houston Collisson (1865–1920). Another theory is that it is based on the traditional Irish folk tune "Carrigdonn" or "Carrigdhoun". The latter was the same tune used by Thomas Moore (1779–1852) for his song Bendemeer's Stream.
The song is representative of French's many works concerning the Irish diaspora. The Mourne Mountains of the title are located in County Down in Northern Ireland.
The song is a whimsical look at the styles, attitudes and fashions of late nineteenth-century London as seen from the point of view of an emigrant labourer from a village near the Mourne Mountains. It is written as a message to the narrator's true love at home. The "sweep down to the sea" refrain was inspired by the view of the mountains from Skerries in north County Dublin. It contrasts the artificial attractions of the city with the more natural beauty of his homeland.
The words of the song are very poignant. So, I have copied them below for those that do not k now the song.
The Mountains o' Mourne
by Percy French (1896)
Oh, Mary, this London's a wonderful sight,
With people all working by day and by night.
Sure, they don't sow potatoes, nor barley, nor wheat,
But there's gangs of them digging for gold in the street.
At least when I asked them that's what I was told,
So I just took a hand at this digging for gold,
But for all that I found there I might as well be
Where the Mountains o' Mourne sweep down to the sea.
I believe that when writing a wish you expressed
As to how the fine ladies in London are dressed,
Well if you'll believe me, when asked to a ball,
They don't wear no top to their dresses at all.
Oh I've seen them meself and you could not in truth,
Say if they were bound for a ball or a bath.
Don't be starting such fashions, now, Mary, mo chroí,
Where the Mountains o' Mourne sweep down to the sea.
I've seen England's king from the top of a bus
And I've never known him, but he means to know us.
And tho' by the Saxon we once were oppressed,
Still I cheered, God forgive me, I cheered with the rest.
And now that he's visited Erin's green shore
We'll be much better friends than we've been heretofore
When we've got all we want, we're as quiet as can be
Where the Mountains o' Mourne sweep down to the sea.
You remember young Peter O'Loughlin, of course,
Well, now he is here at the head of the Force.
I met him today, I was crossing the Strand,
And he stopped the whole street with a wave of his hand.
And there we stood talkin' of days that are gone,
While the whole population of London looked on.
But for all these great powers he's wishful like me,
To be back where the dark Mournes sweep down to the sea.
There's beautiful girls here, oh, never you mind,
With beautiful shapes nature never designed,
And lovely complexions all roses and cream,
But let me remark with regard to the same
That if of those roses you ventured to sip,
The colours might all come away on your lip,
So I'll wait for the wild rose that's waiting for me
In the place where the dark Mournes sweep down to the sea.
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Bernardo Strozzi, called the Capuchin or the Genoese Priest (Campo Ligure, 1581 - Venice, August 2, 1644) - The Young St. John the Baptist (1620-1625) - Oil on Canvas size cm 70 x 55 - Pinacoteca di Brera Milan
È stata l’alta qualità di particolari come la mano, il cartiglio, la canna a forma di croce, gli incarnati del volto, a far propendere per l’autografia di questo dipinto. I toni cupi del fondo, dei capelli e della pelle di cammello fanno supporre che l’opera sia precedente al trasferimento di Bernardo Strozzi a Venezia e al suo incontro col cromatismo veneto, inducendo a una datazione intorno al 1620-1625.
The exquisite quality of such details as the saint’s hand, his complexion, the scroll and the cross-shaped staff have persuaded scholars that this is an autograph work. The dark background, the saint’s hair and his camel skin all suggest that it was painted before Bernardo Strozzi moved to Venice and discovered the Venetian masters’ use of colour, thus it may be dated to some time between 1620 and 1625.
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Maria siede su un cuscino a terra, secondo il modello iconografico noto come Madonna dell’Umiltà (dal latino humus, terra). La Vergine nutre il figlio Gesù offrendogli il seno, così che l’iconografia della Madonna dell’Umiltà si fonde con quella della Madonna del latte, secondo una consuetudine diffusa nella pittura toscana soprattutto nel XIV secolo. Entrambi i modelli sottolineano il ruolo privilegiato di Maria quale intermediatrice fra Dio e l’umanità. Il tema sembra particolarmente adatto per un’immagine sacra esposta alla devozione e destinata ad un piccolo oratorio o ad un altare secondario di una chiesa, come suggeriscono anche le dimensioni non troppo grandi del dipinto di Masolino.
La tavola è danneggiata nella parte destra, dove il supporto mostra in alto un’integrazione moderna ed è presente un esteso rifacimento del fondo oro e della superficie pittorica. Nonostante ciò, l’immagine della Madonna col Bambino risulta nel complesso ben leggibile, caratterizzata dall’andamento fluente delle vesti, di gusto tardogotico, e dalla morbidezza dei teneri incarnati. La maggioranza degli studiosi attribuisce il dipinto a Masolino, di cui questa Madonna dell’Umiltà sarebbe una delle opere più antiche oggi note.
Non si conosce l’originale provenienza del dipinto. Proveniente dal mercato antiquario inglese, fu acquistato nel corso degli anni Trenta del secolo scorso da Alessandro Contini Bonacossi, che intorno al 1942 lo vendette al gerarca nazista Hermann Göring. Rintracciato da Rodolfo Siviero in Germania nel 1947, è stato restituito allo Stato italiano nel 1954 e, nel 1988, assegnato alla Galleria degli Uffizi.
Mary sits on a cushion on the ground, according to the iconographic model known as the Madonna of Humility (from the Latin humus, earth). The Virgin feeds her son Jesus by offering him her breast, so that the iconography of the Madonna of Humility blends with that of the Madonna del latte, according to a widespread custom in Tuscan painting, especially in the fourteenth century. Both models underline the privileged role of Mary as an intermediary between God and humanity. The theme seems particularly suitable for a sacred image exposed to devotion and intended for a small oratory or a secondary altar of a church, as also suggested by the not too large dimensions of Masolino's painting.
The panel is damaged on the right side, where the support shows a modern integration at the top and there is an extensive makeover of the gold background and the painted surface. Despite this, the image of the Madonna and Child is on the whole clearly legible, characterized by the flowing trend of the clothes, of late Gothic taste, and the softness of the tender complexions. Most scholars attribute the painting to Masolino, of which this Madonna of Humility would be one of the oldest known works today.
The original provenance of the painting is unknown. Coming from the English antiques market, it was bought during the 1930s by Alessandro Contini Bonacossi, who around 1942 sold it to the Nazi hierarch Hermann Göring. Tracked down by Rodolfo Siviero in Germany in 1947, it was returned to the Italian state in 1954 and, in 1988, assigned to the Uffizi Gallery.
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Himba women are famous for covering their body and hair with a paste made of butter, ochre (hematite powder) and ashes, called otjize, which is supposed to protect them from the sun and the insects. The red complexion it gives to women’s skin, is considered a sign of beauty. Body decoration is important in Himba culture, especially for women. They wear jewelry made of shell, metal, bone or skin. Women usually go topless (as well as men) and wear a skirt made of goat skin. Adult women also wear heavy iron or copper necklaces, that can weigh several kilos, and beaded anklets to protect their legs from venomous animal bites. Himba dress codes and hairstyle rules are very complex. Himba hairstyles are really meaningful as they enable to identify their social status. Pre-pubescent girls wear 2 plaits in front of their faces. Replacing them with many strands hanging all over the head, means the girl is in her puberty period. A girl with long tied back braids is considered ready for marriage. Once married, an « erembe » (a piece of goat leather) is tied to the top of her head. Hairstyle also indicates the status of men.
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Leonardo da Vinci (Anchiano, April 15, 1452 - Amboise, May 2, 1519) - Madonna of the Carnation also known as the Madonna with Vase, Madonna with Child or Virgin with Flower (around 1473) - oil on panel dimensions 62 × 47.5 cm - Alte Pinakothek, Munich
Alcune evidenti derivazioni da Verrocchio confermano l'appartenenza dell'opera alla fase giovanile del pittore: l'impianto compositivo, la delicatezza quasi trasparente degli incarnati, la sobria ma realistica gestualità tra madre e figlio, nonché lo zoccolo su cui si trova il vaso, decorato da girali che ricordano l'ara nell'Annunciazione. Il volto di Maria ricorda da vicino quello presente nell'Annunciazione degli Uffizi. Altri elementi contengono invece, in nuce, stilemi dell'artista maturo: il paesaggio roccioso, il panneggio giallo annodato come un vortice, l'acconciatura raffinata della Vergine che venne riutilizzata nella Leda con il cigno.
Some evident derivations from Verrocchio confirm the belonging of the work to the painter's youthful phase: the compositional structure, the almost transparent delicacy of the complexions, the sober but realistic gestures between mother and son, as well as the plinth on which the vase is located, decorated with swirls reminiscent of the altar in the Annunciation. Mary's face closely resembles that present in the Annunciation of the Uffizi. Other elements instead contain, in a nutshell, stylistic features of the mature artist: the rocky landscape, the yellow drapery knotted like a vortex, the refined hairstyle of the Virgin who was reused in the Leda with the swan.
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Event: Bikini Under The Bridge 2010 (Bikini! 2010)
Location: The Power House Arena, Brooklyn, NY
Date: July 11, 2010
Overview of Bikini! 2010
The host of the show was Lu Celania Sierra, supermodel, choreographer, actress, producer, and runway coach for the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants. Performances by Kamsha (Pop Artiste) and Mr. Lexx (Dancehall Artiste). The show featured eleven designers, five presented at the 5:00 pm show and six at the 7:00 pm show.
Designers In The Order They Presented
5:00 pm Show
1. Richnits
2. Omega 98
3. House of Culture
4. Niki Chin Couture
5. Brazilian Bezel
7:00 pm Show
1. Yard Rock
2. Chila For Fun
3. Me
4. Swiyyah Couture
5. Samali
6. Derek Moore
Models
Taylor Yu, Josie West, Rebecca Leigh West, Jena Mroz, NUBIA, LaShaye Moore, Felicia Greene, Janice Pugh, Shanice Thompson, Safia McNeishe, Laticha Williamson, Ashley Toppin, Jennifer Harrison, Kohcoa, Karmarie Lamonth, Latoya Davis, Jasmine Williams, Regena Williams, Sheriann Harding, Juanita Murray, Maybelline Canela, Laura Skemaite, Falone Jean, Janelle Victor, Colleen Artherly, LULU, Shakyra LaShae, Shirl, Danielle Edmond, Bar Drori, Lauren Waddell, Liane Boyko, Laura Savy, Fumie Seki, and Suhailah Rivera.
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This picture is #16 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3
Meet Mavae
As amazing as it is to find strangers to pose for you on the street, its even more so when your stranger has great style, superb complexion and make-up like she stepped out for a photo shoot. And I was definitely in luck to find Mavae for my 100 Strangers project, just as I was grabbing lunch at a Lebanese restaurant when I saw her walk past outside. Needless to say, her sense of dressing as well as her make-up looked like she was out for a photoshoot. By the time I rushed out she was nowhere in sight - but then luckily I saw her waiting to pickup her order in a adjoining restaurant. Walking in, I made my request and to my relief Mavae agreed although she had only about 5 minutes before having to go for an appointment.
Mavae (I understand is a Irish name) works in the pharmaceutical industry specifically with mental health and hopes to someday run her own business. Her favorite quality of herself is her empathetic nature which somehow didn't surprise me much, given the soft spoken kindness she exuded. A memory she remembered- a few years when she had bought a one way ticket to El Salvador and the great time she had there.
We stepped out and tried a few spots to test the light before settling for a few pics. Mavae was a complete natural obviously photogenic and relaxed on camera. She even sportingly opened her hair based on my request which completely changed her personality I'd say.
Thank you Mavae for being such a sport and doing these pictures - it was great fun indeed. If you stop by and would like a copy of the pics please drop me a note. All the very best to you both for all that the future holds.
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Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
For my other pictures on this project: 100 Strangers - Round 2.
For pictures from my prior attempt at 100 Strangers: 100 Strangers - Round 1.
Gian Lorenzo Bernini (Naples, December 7, 1598 - Rome, November 28, 1680) - portrait of a child (1638) - oil on canvas 33.5 x 28 cm - Galleria Borghese, Rome
Il dipinto, proveniente dalla raccolta del principe Chigi, venne acquistato dallo Stato Italiano nel 1919.
È un ritratto estremamente importante sia per documentare la poco nota attività pittorica del Bernini sia per l’intera ritrattistica del Seicento. Si tratta di un ritratto familiare, un bambino di circa 12 anni di cui non conosciamo l’identità, eseguito come puro esercizio pittorico in cui l’incarnato vibrante e la folta capigliatura è vicina alla resa delle superfici scolpite dall’artista.
It is an extremely important portrait both for documenting the little-known pictorial activity of Bernini and for the entire portraiture of the seventeenth century. It is a family portrait, a child of about 12 years of age whose identity we do not know, executed as a pure pictorial exercise in which the vibrant complexion and thick hair is close to the rendering of the surfaces sculpted by the artist.
My longing to dress as a woman continues to increase with each week but unfortunately my lack of opportunities continues. Once more I am looking through my photos from previous cross-dressing sessions to help me cope by enjoying the memories. I came across a batch of pictures from some time ago (2004), this was a time when I was still experimenting with make-up, hair styles and female clothing. I was attempting to learn the craft of male o female transformation after decades of suppressing the desire…all those years wasted!
I now feel I was like a teenage girl at that point, still learning with hair, make-up, the colours, the techniques and so forth. I can see my foundation is far too orange in colour as my hands and feet show the true colour of my complexion. I now try to match my skin tones. Back then though I was thrilled and super excited to be dressing up in women's clothing, wearing make-up and putting on wigs; it was a huge adventure which I totally loved.
I still love and adore dressing up as a woman only these days I am far more emotionally committed than in the past. When I cross-dress now I do endeavour to become a woman not just in appearance but in my thinking and behaviour. In fact I try to behave as a heterosexual woman and forget I am male. I see it as performance and self expression rather than linked to my sexuality.
My ambition has always been to pass convincingly as a woman and I recall back when this picture was taken I was trying to behave as a female rather than a male. There was something that appeared deeply to me about setting free my life desire to be a woman and it certainly affected me emotionally. I loved pretending I was a girl, well woman as I was age 44 in this picture. It felt incredible to cross the gender line. I just felt incredibly comfortable appearing this way and the make-up, hair and clothes definitely gave me a considerable boost in confidence and inner contentment. I have no idea how well I did but it was a lot fun and so enjoyable. Not the typical male pastime but its one I have a need to engage with. I like being a woman.
Finally got a ‘Holy Grail’ I had been searching for since I started collecting many years ago; - The elusive ‘Beautiful Bride’ Barbie from 1976. Apparently, she was a limited release to select department stores and wasn’t as widely available as the later Superstar faced one from 1978. I also took a comparison shot with my Deluxe Quick Curl Barbie who was also from 1976, as they often get confused with each other. (I’ve even seen a few of these Quick Curls dressed up in the wedding gown- which was also available separately as ‘Fashion Originals’ #9149 – by some sellers who try to pass her off as the pricier Beautiful Bride, whether unintentionally or not!) First off, as you can see, Beautiful Bride’s eyes are painted completely differently, and most importantly, she has rooted eyelashes (the 1st doll in the U.S. to have them since 1972) …. Her hair is also side-parted as opposed to Quick Curl’s centre parting, and of course, is of a much softer texture as it doesn’t have those wires that are in Quick Curl’s flip. I was thrilled to see that this bride still has her hair string intact! Beautiful Bride is also much paler than Quick Curl’s peaches-and-cream complexion, (though that could be due to age, as most of them do fade.) She now takes pride of place in the bridal salon of the 1976 Fashion Plaza!
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Prompt - 16:9 ultra-photorealistic 64K 100% genuine cinematic photograph. Four elite Amazon warrior trainees rest on a vast obsidian crystal outcrop beside a luminous cobalt-blue underground river inside a colossal ancient cavern. Their physiques are naturally athletic, shaped by climbing mountains, hunting and wilderness survival—broad elegant shoulders, sculpted arms, powerful backs, defined waists, strong legs and functional feminine musculature without bodybuilder proportions. Each woman has a unique identity: AD5 (champagne-blonde waves, porcelain skin), AD3 (deep bronze complexion, voluminous natural curls), CHIARA (rich bronze complexion, elegant defined curls), and ROSA (warm caramel complexion, distinctive double-bun braids). Preserve each avatar's exact facial geometry, skin tone, eyes, lips and hairstyle. They wear unique combinations of black leather, turquoise silk wraps, carved bone ornaments, snake skull pendants, beadwork, arm wraps and tribal jewellery. A magnificent sleek black panther crouches alert at the edge of the obsidian, watching schools of tiny silver fish beneath the crystal-clear water. Massive cavern walls disappear into drifting turquoise mist, illuminated by distant shafts of mystical white-blue light filtering through unseen openings high above. Wet obsidian reflects subtle highlights while fine mist creates immense atmospheric depth. Captured using a Phase One XF IQ4 150MP medium-format camera, Schneider Kreuznach 55mm LS lens, f/8, ISO100, physically accurate HDR lighting, authentic optical depth, true photographic colour science, IMAX documentary realism, Netflix fantasy adventure live-action still, National Geographic quality, razor-sharp focus, ultra-realistic textures, absolutely no painting, no illustration, no CGI look, no text, no logos, no watermark.
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Turbulent Landscape.
Wütenden Patienten einflussreichen reagierenden Opfer der Wahnsinnigen hedgerows Verstärkung wahnhafte Richter,
Asilos psicologicos impetus complexiones ignorantes opiniones progresivas desnudas perturbadoras leyes,
нумеричке воркхоусес психијатрије истрага органске терапије механичке технике управлениа,
الافتراضات الفنية معين التناقض وغير قابل للحل واقع الإنتهاك الشيطانية رغبات عصاب,
catalizzatore internazionalismo intensificato documenti manifesti disinibite menti materialistiche aggressivi,
Парадоксальные сражения социалисты коммунисты разочарованные интеллектуалы индивидуалистический художник коммунализм искусства,
Sinônimo expressionistas revolucionário ultramoderno direção antinaturalista experimentando elementos,
transnationale bevoegdheden inheemse ontwikkelingen internationalist fenomeen significant vertalingen nieuwe,
цуцалсан тухай мэдэгдлийг хэмжээ тайлбар дуу хоолойг далд шүүмжлэгчид зохион байгуулах, муу чиглэлийг нөлөөлөх,
政治家多層野生の攻撃幻滅世代急進的な巨大なアイデアネガティブ主義の年.
Steve.D.Hammond.
I met Somchai in Kiyomizudera temple, Kyoto. He caught my eye because he was dressed in bright orange Buddhist robes. He had a gentle face but was surrounded by a rather scary looking entourage. I plucked up the courage to go and speak to him. It turned out he was a monk from Bangkok in Thailand. They were a group on a short trip of a 'mixture of business and pleasure'. He said he had visited Japan on a number of occasions before.
He was quite softly spoken yet gave the impression that he was not someone to be messed with. I managed to get him away from the group and into a bit of light. The first couple of shots with him looking at the camera had too much shadow. Then he turned and looked into the sun which was perfect.
I decided to convert this to black and white to accentuate his rugged complexion - and it also helps to bring out his sense of wisdom.
This was shot quite close to the subject as the background, out of the picture to the left, was very cluttered. I am trying to take the time to think more about the background and light before I shoot - and then actually take the subject try and place them in the best position (within reason).
This picture is my eleventh submission in the 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at 100 Strangers Flickr Group page www.flickr.com/groups/100strangers/
This is also my eleventh submission to the Human Family Group, which can be found here: www.flickr.com/groups/thehumanfamily/
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Prompt - Ultra-photorealistic fantasy photograph, 16:9, CAS1 style, 64K, IMAX quality. A breathtaking young woman (ALI1 facial guide: soft oval face with subtle heart-shaped taper, high cheekbones, almond hazel-brown eyes, thick softly arched brows, straight refined nose, full defined lips, warm olive complexion with light freckles, beauty marks above upper lip and on left cheek, very long dark espresso-brown wavy hair) sits peacefully on the forest floor beneath an ancient oak. She wears an elegant Victorian burgundy-red gown inspired by classic 19th-century fashion: fitted lace bodice, black lace trim, puffed sleeves, corseted waist, layered flowing skirt, no hat. A magnificent white unicorn sleeps with its head resting gently across her lap. Her left arm is anatomically correct, raised naturally over the unicorn's neck and shoulder, resting across the TOP of its mane while her left hand softly caresses the mane. The forearm is fully visible above the neck, never passing through or behind the unicorn. Her right hand rests beside her on the grass. Warm early morning sunlight filters through the trees, illuminating wildflowers, soft meadow grasses and drifting pollen. Misty lake, distant mountains and flowering woodland create a tranquil background. Canon EOS R5, RF 85mm f/1.2L, shallow depth of field, razor-sharp focus, HDR, realistic skin texture, detailed flowing hair, lifelike unicorn anatomy, volumetric golden light, cinematic colour grading, masterpiece, no text, no watermark, no logo.
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Rasgos físicos de la salamanquesa
La salamanquesa común mide entre 12 y 16 cm., es de complexión robusta y cuerpo aplanado, con el dorso cubierto de escamas. La cabeza, ancha y ligeramente triangular, acaba en un hocico redondeado y está coronada por unos prominentes ojos de pupilas verticales, que se dilatan en la oscuridad para mejorar la visión. La cola, larga y espinosa, es regenerativa y si la pierde volverá a salir. Sus dedos planos contienen unas pequeñas láminas adhesivas que le permiten sujetarse en superficies verticales y totalmente lisas como el cristal, o incluso boca abajo.
Elderberry is one of the most commonly used medicinal plants in the world.
Traditionally, Indigenous people used it to treat fever and rheumatism, while the ancient Egyptians used it to improve their complexions and heal burns.
It’s still gathered and used in folk medicine across many parts of Europe.
Today, elderberry is most often taken as a supplement to treat cold and flu symptoms.
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The outdoor type - you don't get that complexion working in an office.
Best viewed on black. Press L.