Large sow takes respite from the hot day and thirsty piglets in a scrumptious complexion bath. At 'The Farm' inland from Byron Bay.

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**Prompt :**

Portrait cinématographique hyperréaliste d’une femme de profil, au visage sculptural et à la peau lumineuse, dans une forêt luxuriante baignée d’une lumière naturelle douce. Sa chevelure est remplacée par une composition organique spectaculaire de fruits et légumes frais : tomates brillantes, raisins juteux, épis de maïs dorés, brocoli dense, carottes encore terreuses, herbes aromatiques sauvages et feuillages abondants, le tout agencé avec une précision artistique évoquant une couronne vivante.

La lumière, de type golden hour filtrée à travers les feuillages, crée un jeu subtil d’ombres et de reflets sur sa peau satinée, accentuant les textures : la douceur de l’épiderme contraste avec le relief brut et humide des végétaux. Micro-détails extrêmes visibles : gouttelettes d’eau sur les légumes, fibres des tiges, pores de la peau, reflets spéculaires sur les surfaces lisses.

Profondeur de champ très faible , arrière-plan flou avec un bokeh organique vert profond, donnant une sensation immersive et onirique. Colorimétrie riche et naturelle, dominée par des verts profonds, rouges vibrants et jaunes chauds.

Ambiance silencieuse, presque sacrée, évoquant une fusion entre l’humain et la nature, une allégorie de fertilité, d’abondance et de symbiose écologique.

Style visuel proche de la photographie de mode éditoriale haut de gamme mêlée à une direction artistique inspirée de la peinture classique et du réalisme magique. Qualité 8K, ultra-détaillée, rendu HDR, textures photoréalistes, éclairage volumétrique subtil, contraste maîtrisé, grain cinématographique léger.

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**Prompt:**

Hyperrealistic cinematic portrait of a woman in profile, with a sculptural face and luminous, flawless skin, standing in a lush, dense forest bathed in soft natural light. Her hair is transformed into an elaborate organic composition of fresh fruits and vegetables: glossy tomatoes, juicy grapes, golden ears of corn, dense broccoli, earthy carrots, wild herbs, and abundant foliage, intricately arranged like a living crown.

Golden hour lighting filters through the leaves, casting delicate shadows and highlights across her satin-like skin, enhancing texture contrast between smooth human features and the raw, dewy surfaces of the vegetation. Extreme micro-detail visible: water droplets clinging to produce, fibrous stems, skin pores, subtle specular highlights on polished surfaces.

Shallow depth of field , with a soft, creamy green bokeh background that creates an immersive, dreamlike atmosphere. Rich, natural color grading dominated by deep greens, vibrant reds, and warm yellows.

A quiet, almost sacred mood, symbolizing the fusion between humanity and nature, an allegory of fertility, abundance, and ecological harmony.

Visual style blending high-end editorial fashion photography with classical painting influence and magical realism. Ultra-detailed 8K resolution, HDR rendering, photorealistic textures, subtle volumetric lighting, balanced contrast, fine cinematic grain.

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Apparently Cleopatra who was considered a beautiful women was also taking bath in milk, donkey milk, in order to improve her complexion... If you are ever tempted by a milk bath "a la Cleopatra", here is an article discussing the science behind the practice and its real "benefits".... I myself will just stick to the ordinary bath and shower....

www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/science-science-everywhere-you-...

This ceremony is called "Gaye Halud".

A ceremony in which five or seven married women of the household grind turmeric with mortar and pestle and anoint the bride with turmeric paste. This brightens up the bride's complexion and makes her skin glow.

The tying of the nuptial knot in traditional Bengali style entails a series of elaborate and colorful rituals, which are not only enjoyable but are of great significance in conjugal life.

Been busy arranging my Sister's marriage. Did not get any chance to take photos due to that. Just the one that I took on the entire event. Please comment...

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A man who spends most of his time in the great outdoors, I would guess

Ingrid and Morticia couldn’t look more different (height, age, complexion, style, etc) but they have the exact same hair!

for some reason mattel decided to use the same fibre, color, length, and pattern of hair on both these dolls — and it’s lovely and soft, not complaining, but it just struck me as funny.

(funnier somehow because they arrived at my house around the same day)

they do also have a bit similar taste in clompy shoes, and both wear glasses. so there's that, too.

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Some mornings begin quietly… the kind where the light slips gently through the tall pines and settles across my vanity mirror like a soft invitation. Those are the mornings when I slow down and let beauty unfold deliberately — layer by layer, ritual by ritual.

Cosmetics have always been the secret language of fashion. Long before couture houses ruled the runway, women defined their presence through the art of the face — the kohl-lined eyes of ancient Egypt, the porcelain complexions of the Victorian salons, and the bold crimson lips of Hollywood’s golden age. Makeup has always been more than decoration. It is expression.

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Only once the face is complete do I reach for the final adornment.

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The EvoX cosmetics by Braham Fashion sculpt expression and emotion.

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— François Nars

I came to the latest Swank Tropical Island Summer Heat Event in the mood for beauty that speaks in close-up, the kind of beauty that lives in a glance, a fingertip, a softened lip, and the quiet bloom of art across the skin.

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The eyes begin the story with SlackGirl Beauty | Ambra EVOX Make-Up, a beautifully polished EVOX makeup set that gives the gaze a sweeping veil of color and definition. Ambra offers that fashion-editorial lift I love, with shaded lids, sculpted outer corners, and a softened shimmer that can move from tender romance to full dramatic presence depending on the tone selected. It frames the eyes with color, light, and intention, making the gaze feel deeper, brighter, and more deliberate. ✨ ️ 🌿

Then come the lips, finished in Frida | Theya Lipstick BOM. This lipstick set provides a full range of soft-to-rich lip tones, from delicate natural blushes to deeper rose and berry moods, all designed to sit beautifully on the face without overpowering it. Theya gives the mouth that smooth, polished fullness that reads perfectly in portrait work, with enough tint and shine to feel sensual, refined, and camera-ready. It is the kind of lip that can soften a look, warm a complexion, and quietly pull the entire beauty story together. 💋 🌸

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“Tattoo artwork is the garden we choose to carry on the skin, while beauty is the light that teaches every petal how to be seen.”

Busardo ratonero

(Buteo buteo)

Probablemente, la clave del éxito de una de las rapaces más abundantes de Europa sea la absoluta falta de especialización en cualquiera de las facetas de su biología. En efecto, el busardo ratonero es un ave acomodaticia, que puede reproducirse satisfactoriamente en infinidad de hábitats y de climas, que preda sobre un espectro amplísimo de la fauna local y que manifiesta una notable tolerancia hacia el hombre y las modificaciones que este impone en el medio.

Descripción

Clasificación:

Orden Accipitriformes;

Familia Accipitridae

Longitud

46-58 cm

Envergadura

110-132 cm

Identificación

Es una rapaz de mediano tamaño, complexión robusta y coloración muy variable, que posee un aspecto bastante rechoncho cuando se la observa posada. En vuelo exhibe unas alas relativamente cortas y muy anchas y una cola no demasiado larga, que frecuentemente despliega en abanico, gracias a lo cual el ave puede practicar durante largo rato un vuelo sostenido que alterna con cernidos ocasionales. Su plumaje presenta numerosas variaciones individuales, por lo que se pueden observar desde individuos muy claros hasta ejemplares bastante oscuros. No obstante, la coloración más típica del adulto es de un tono marronáceo bastante homogéneo en las regiones dorsales y ligeramente más clara en las ventrales, donde aparece una franja pectoral blanquecina de desigual extensión. En vuelo se hacen patentes unas amplias manchas relativamente claras —muy barradas— coincidentes con las rémiges primarias y secundarias en su cara ventral. Las alas muestran el borde posterior recorrido por una banda oscura, al igual que la cola, que puede aparecer variablemente barrada. El joven presenta las partes inferiores de desiguales tonos marrones y las coberteras dorsales con bordes pálidos; además, su cola está finamente barrada, pero carece de la ancha banda terminal propia de los adultos. Visto ventralmente, no se aprecia con nitidez el reborde posterior oscuro de las alas, y tanto estas como el cuerpo dan la sensación de estar más estriados que barrados. Finalmente, a diferencia de los adultos, que poseen el iris de color oscuro, el del joven es bastante claro.

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Goddess Kali: Kali is a fierce and powerful deity in Hinduism, often depicted with a dark complexion, multiple arms, and a garland of skulls. She is worshipped during Kali Puja for protection and to destroy evil forces.

Celebrations: Kali Puja is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm. The main puja (worship) involves rituals like bathing the idol of Kali, offering flowers, incense, and sweets, and performing aarti (ritual of waving lighted wicks) while chanting hymns and mantras.

Artistic Representations: In West Bengal, artisans create elaborate idols of Goddess Kali, often depicting her in various dynamic and symbolic poses. These idols are worshipped in homes, temples, and pandals (temporary structures).

Cultural Significance: Beyond its religious aspects, Kali Puja is deeply embedded in Bengali culture. It coincides with Diwali celebrations in other parts of India but holds a distinct cultural identity in Bengal, where it is one of the major festivals of the year.

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"What's cute about a little cutie?

It's her beauty, not brains.

Old father time will never harm you,

If your charm still remains.

After you grow old, baby,

You don't have to be a cold baby.

Keep young and beautiful!

It's your duty to be beautiful!

Keep young, beautiful!

If you want to be loved.

Don't fail to do your stuff,

With a little powder and a puff.

Keep young and beautiful if you want to be loved.

If you're wise, exercise all the fat off:

Take it off, off of here, off of there!

When you're seen anywhere with your hat off,

Wear a Marcel wave in your hair.

Take care of all those charms,

And you'll always be in someone's arms.

Keep young and beautiful if you want to be loved.

If you're wise, exercise all the fat off,

Take it off, off of here, off of there! (Off of there!)

When you're seen anywhere with your hat off,

Wear a Marcel wave in your hair! Ha! Ha! Ha!

Keep young and beautiful.

It's your duty to be beautiful: that's right girls!

Keep young and beautiful,

If you want to be loved.

Keep young and beautiful,

If you want to be loved.

Boo pee doo! Ah!"

Lyrics from "Keep Young and Beautiful", written by Al Dubin with music by Harry Warren, from the Hollywood film "Roman Sandals" (1933).

The theme for "Looking Close on Friday" for Friday the 17th of July is "paper boxes". Amongst many other things, I collect antique powder boxes and compacts. Whilst the latter are usually metal, the former are made of thick paper. Thus I have chosen one from my selection I have on offer. This powder box still contains Poudre L’Ame face powder which is pure white and sweetly fragrant. Whilst the name is “Powder of the Soul” - a rather poetic French phrase evoking refinement and inner beauty - this powder is not French, but American, and was made by Herbert Roystone, Inc., of New York, which acted as a rival city to Paris for beauty products. The box features Pierrot embracing an Eighteenth Century lady and the colours are soft pastels, making this a piece that was designed during the period of transition from the softer, more feminine style of Art Nouveau to the bolder colours and designs of the Art Deco period, where Pierrot was a common character subject. In keeping with the soft colours of my thick paper Poudre L’Ame face powder box, the surrounding colour palette is pastel too, with some beautifully embroidered and beaded netting in pinks and blues, and a dainty antique white swan's down powder puff with a pale pink satin backing and a Bakelite handle. I hope you like my choice for this week's theme, and that it makes you smile!

On the bottom of this container of Poudre L’Ame face powder, there is a guarantee which reads as follows:

"Poudre L’Ame

(LA-AMAY)

is guaranteed absolutely pure; it does not contain rice powder, (POUDRE de RIZ), white lead nor any injurious substance. Rice powder is considered harmful, because, when saturated with skin moisture, it becomes a gluey paste, clogging the cuticle, encouraging enlarged pores, blackheads and pimples. — Poudre L’Ame contains an ingredient doctors prescribe in the treatment of the skin. Poudre L’Ame beautifies the complexion, and women say it stays on better than any other face powder.

We will give one-thousand Dollars ($1,000) to anybody who can buy a better face powder, anywhere, at any price.

~ Herbert Roystone, Inc., New York ~ "

Herbert Roystone, Inc. was founded around the 1910s in New York City in direct competition to the dominance of French beauty products, in an effort to capture the local market. Their focus was on premium face powders and toiletries marketed to women seeking “scientific purity who valued longevity of wear. The company leaned heavily on medical‑sounding claims — promising dermatologist approved ingredients and purity guarantees — which was quite modern for the time. Creating a guarantee culture appealed to the more educated middle-class American woman. Offering a $1,000.00 reward for anyone who could find a better powder was a bold marketing tactic meant to signal absolute confidence in their formula.

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52 weeks for 2023

Sonnet 18

Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?

Thou art more lovely and more temperate:

Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,

And summer’s lease hath all too short a date;

Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,

And often is his gold complexion dimm'd;

And every fair from fair sometime declines,

By chance or nature’s changing course untrimm'd;

But thy eternal summer shall not fade,

Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st;

Nor shall death brag thou wander’st in his shade,

When in eternal lines to time thou grow’st:

So long as men can breathe or eyes can see,

So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.

There's a striking tropical vibrancy introduced into this portrait via a single, large iridescent feather sweeping through the lower right of the frame, its rainbow gradient of amber, emerald and turquoise catching the light in shifting bands of colour that provide the image's one genuinely saturated chromatic event against an otherwise dark, moody backdrop. That feather does real compositional work, its diagonal sweep echoing the tilt of the shoulder and drawing the eye from the tattooed skin up toward the face.

The lighting is soft yet directional, warm enough to catch the fine sheen of moisture across the skin and pick out individual strands of dark hair against the deep, smoky grey background, while leaving enough shadow at the edges of the frame to keep the mood intimate rather than clinically lit. The freckled, sun-warmed complexion is left honestly textured, giving the face a tactile, lived-in quality that suits the image's slightly wild, untamed sensibility.

The eye makeup is doing considerable dramatic work, a sharp, elongated wing of liner paired with fine, glittering detail beneath the lower lash line, lending the gaze a feline intensity that holds its own against the riot of colour nearby. The heavily curated ear, stacked with cuffs, studs and a delicate constellation of small charms, continues that same maximalist sensibility in miniature, rewarding a closer look with genuine detail and craftsmanship.

The floral tattoo spanning the shoulder provides a quieter, monochrome counterpoint to the feather's exuberant colour, its fine linework rendered with real definition even as it recedes slightly into shadow. The elaborate, dangling silver earring, a cascade of loops and small pendant shapes, adds further movement and glint to the composition without ever competing with the feather for chromatic dominance.

If there's a critique, it's that the sheer accumulation of striking elements, tattoo, ear jewellery, dramatic makeup, statement earring, exotic feather, risks feeling like a checklist of eye-catching details rather than a single unified idea. But the feather's confident colour and the direct, faintly wary gaze give the image a real sense of personality and edge, and the technical handling of light across skin, feather and jewellery alike is accomplished throughout.

Crete Senesi, Vescona, Tuscany, Italy

"If you find yourself alone, riding in the green fields with the sun on your face, do not be troubled. For you are in Elysium, and you're already dead!" - Gladiator (2000). This photograph features a lone cypress tree in the Crete Senesi near Vescona in southern Tuscany, Italy. The "Sienese Clays" are so named for the distinctive grey colouration of the soil, which gives the landscape a lunar complexion. In spring, however, the hills are lit up with a smaragdine carpet of fresh pasture.

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Mother, actor, model, surgical technologist, carpenter, joker, affect master, traveler, high energy human, Ohioan and an absolute blast to shoot with.

An incredible person/model to work with , Jamie is part of one of my photo projects and high key suited the portrait portion so well with her complexion and hair color it was a no brainer.

Nikon Nikkor 55mm f3.5 wide open.

3 studio strobes, umbrella, tripod and shutter release.

No photoshop , AI foolery , or skin correction . Minor adjustments only.

Thanks for checking out my work , I hope you all are doing well. It's been a long long time since I was last here.

Model release signed.

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>a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlVBg7_08n0&ab_channel=Macklemore">"Same Love" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis feat. Mary Lambert

It's the same hate that's caused wars from religion

Gender to skin color, the complexion of your pigment

The same fight that led people to walk-outs and sit-ins

It's human rights for everybody, there is no difference

Live on and be yourself

When I was at church they taught me something else

If you preach hate at the service, those words aren't anointed

That holy water that you soak in has been poisoned

When everyone else is more comfortable remaining voiceless

Rather than fighting for humans that have had their rights stolen

I might not be the same, but that's not important

No freedom 'til we're equal, damn right I support it

Still raining! Good for flowers and my complexion, and growing mold.

Front Page of Explore! 5/02/07

Explore #93

Oct. 9, 2009

This image is another from my Puyallup Fair captures and it features a moderate moving Ferris Wheel captured at about a 30 second exposure. I was interested in this image to not only capture the motion and vivid colors, but also, a lot of the black detail in between. The crazy thing about this fair (referencing my earlier write-ups) is the fact that by the time you have entered the gate, ate some food, rode a couple of the rides, you will have no doubt spent about as much as you would at Disneyland, if not, a little more. And this is definitely not a Disneyland experience. But for capturing these images it is definitely worth it. This image was captured in September 2009 with my Nikon D90. Enjoy!

Xiquets de Reus. Tarragona - Catalunya.

Castell: Cuatre de set.

Un castell és una torre humana de diversos pisos d'alçada que es ve construint tradicionalment al Camp de Tarragona, des de fa més de dos-cents anys (es troben referències des del segle XVIII), 1 i que després es va anar estenent cap al Penedès i, durant el segle XX, per tot Catalunya, Rosselló i les Illes Balears, especialment a partir dels anys vuitanta, el que fa que estigui estretament vinculat a les festes populars. Un casteller és una persona que forma part d'una colla castellera per organitzar castells (del català; 'castells'). El 16 de novembre de 2010, els castells van ser declarats Patrimoni Cultural Immaterial de la Humanitat per la Unesco.2

En un castell intervé un nombrós grup d'homes i dones de totes les edats i complexions físiques que s'entrenen durant tot l'any per als concursos i actuacions. A més, a la pinya de cada castell col.laboren amics, familiars, aficionats i espectadors espontanis que s'uneixen a la colla de castellers-que passen així a participar activament-.

Xiquets de Reus. Tarragona- Cataluña.

Castillo: Cuatro de siete.

Un castell es una torre humana de varios pisos de altura que se viene construyendo tradicionalmente en el Campo de Tarragona, desde hace más de doscientos años (se encuentran referencias desde el siglo XVIII),1 y que después se fue extendiendo hacia el Penedés y, durante el siglo XX, por toda Cataluña, Rosellón y las Islas Baleares, especialmente a partir de los años ochenta, lo que hace que esté estrechamente vinculado a las fiestas populares. Un casteller es una persona que forma parte de una colla castellera para organizar castells (del catalán; ‘castillos’). El 16 de noviembre de 2010, els castells fueron declarados Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de la Humanidad por la Unesco.2

En un castell interviene un numeroso grupo de hombres y mujeres de todas las edades y complexiones físicas que se entrenan durante todo el año para los concursos y actuaciones. Además, en la pinya de cada castell colaboran amigos, familiares, aficionados y espectadores espontáneos que se unen a la colla de castellers —que pasan así a participar activamente—.

Xiquets Reus. Tarragona - Catalonia

Castle: Four of seven.

A castell is a human tower several stories high that is traditionally built on the Champ de Tarragona, for over two hundred years ago (found references since the eighteenth century), 1 and then it spread to the Penedes and during the twentieth century, throughout Catalonia, the Balearic Islands and Roussillon, especially since the eighties, which means that it is closely linked to the festivals. A casteller is a person who is part of an organizing casteller Castells (Catalan, 'Castles'). The November 16, 2010, els Castells were declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by Unesco.2

In a castell involving a large group of men and women of all ages and physical complexions who train year round for competitions and performances. In addition, each castle pineapple collaborate friends, family, fans and spectators spontaneous binding to colla casteller

I think this is the best time of year for this bird. It's plumage is so well adapted to the light!

Green Heron, Butorides virescens

"When you are able / to break down fixed structures / and to cast away / your outer complexion / you will get sight on the inner truth / and the bright future / that lies ahead."

Absolutely. I’d integrate the event announcement into the narrative so it feels like part of the campaign rather than an appended event credit. I also verified that BRAHAM Fashion Make-Up 0223 is featured at SWANK’s 12-Year Anniversary round, running September 7–30, 2026. ([Flickr][1])

BRAHAM FASHION | MAKE-UP 0223

✦ The Art of an Icy Seduction ✦

There are evenings when I want my makeup to whisper, and there are evenings when I want it to enter the room before I do. Look 223 belongs unapologetically to the latter. It is cool, luminous and beautifully theatrical, a marriage of jewel-toned turquoise and liquid silver that reminds me of Paris after midnight, when the lights reflected in the windows seem almost bluer than the night itself.

💎 THE LOOK | 223

I began with the eyes. Look 223 sweeps them in an extraordinary turquoise-blue, graduating from brilliant metallic color into a deeper smoky outer edge. Against black liner and extravagant lashes, the effect becomes almost architectural, sculpting the eye while flashes of icy silver illuminate the inner corners. I love the contradiction: intensely dramatic from across the room, exquisitely detailed when someone comes closer.

Then there are those lips.

THE 223 LIP | LIQUID METAL

The lipstick transforms the palette into something far more daring. Its icy blue-silver finish catches the light with an almost liquid-metal luminosity, carrying subtle hints of turquoise and lavender through the highlights. Rather than competing with the eyes, I find that it completes them. The face becomes one uninterrupted composition of cool light.

For my complexion, I kept everything deliberately restrained. Soft neutral-cool skin, natural warmth beneath the foundation and precisely placed illumination along the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, cupid's bow and décolletage allow the metallic colors to remain the stars. The skin should still look like skin. I want light to discover the face, not sit on top of it.

💠 JEWELS | THE FINISHING LIGHT

With makeup this crystalline, I couldn't imagine surrounding it with anything heavy or overly warm. I chose diamonds and pale aquamarine set in a cool white metal, allowing the stones to echo the turquoise and silver of 223 without literally matching it. Pear-shaped drops beside the face draw attention back toward the eyes, while the necklace carries that same icy brilliance downward with a single aquamarine pendant.

My blue-green eyes become part of the palette as well. Aqua, gray, blue-green and cool hazel eyes are particularly beautiful against 223 because the turquoise shadow brings forward their cooler dimensions. Surrounded by that dark, precisely defined lash line, a lighter iris almost seems illuminated from within.

✨ BRAHAM FASHION | MAKE-UP 0223

Eyeshadow Layer | Lipstick Layer | Full Set Layer

🎂 CELEBRATING 12 YEARS OF SWANK 🎂

And there could hardly be a more appropriate place for something this unapologetically glamorous to make its appearance. BRAHAM Fashion Make-Up 0223 is featured as part of the SWANK 12th Anniversary Designer’s Choice celebration, running September 7 through September 30, 2026. Twelve years of fashion, beauty, creativity and individuality deserve a little sparkle, and perhaps just a touch of liquid silver. ([Flickr][1])

📍 SWANK 12th Anniversary Event

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Look 223 isn't the makeup I would choose to disappear into a room. It is the makeup I wear when disappearing was never part of the evening's plan.

“Fashion may dress the woman, but makeup decides how closely the world will look.” - Becky Kénaan

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Thou art more lovely and more temperate.

Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,

And summer’s lease hath all too short a date.

Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,

And often is his gold complexion dimmed;

And every fair from fair sometime declines,

By chance, or nature’s changing course, untrimmed;

But thy eternal summer shall not fade,

Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st,

Nor shall death brag thou wand’rest in his shade,

When in eternal lines to Time thou grow’st.

So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,

So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.

Suprised how well the light worked on her complexion.

I’m an Italian girl.. I’m a photographer girl. I’m an angel girl. I’m an artistic girl.. I’m a baby girl. I’m a Barbie girl.. I’m a beautiful girl.. I’m a bossy girl.. I’m a candy girl.. I’m a caramel skin complexion girl.. I’m a city girl. I’m a conceited girl.. I’m a crazy girl. I’m a daddy’s girl.. I’m a diamond girl. I’m a dramatic girl.. I’m an earth girl.. I’m a fantasy girl... I’m a freaky girl. I’m a funny girl.. I’m a good girl.. I’m a happy girl.. I’m a kinky girl.. I’m a loving girl.. I’m a mama’s girl.. I’m a nice girl.. I’m a pink girl.. I’m a pretty girl.. I’m a quiet girl. I’m a rich girl.. I’m a smart girl.. I’m a spoiled girl.. I’m a sports girl.. I’m a strong girl. I’m stylist girl.. I’m a tall girl. I’m a thug miss’s girl.. I’m a top notch girl. I’m a winter girl. I’m a young girl. I’m a wonderful girl

No mater what girl I am, I’m still just a girl who does a lot.

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When light becomes optimum, we may reach out

to the steady stream no doubt

cold as it may be, the opuscule journey

is keynote to nature's indelible power of attorney

over the rites of Spring, our signature tune

for hope over the attire of the unreasoned full moon

glimmering in reflected glory despite vortical challenge

of every strenuous contortion in psychedelic allonge

a Dali clockface slipping by in surrealist memoir

or an Impressionistic dream By the Water a-la-Renoir

we are left in a trance, truncated from reality no doubt

a journeying vision ebbs through our very senses devout

clinging to Nature is now a choice apart

distance measured from society's truculent black art

in trust with light, entertained by resources a plenty

music the only additive needed as emotives are many

such is this efficacious moment now streaming-by

for eclectic complexioned reflections, are no cosmetic shadow by-the-bye

no indeed not, this is Nature's very own compelling autograph;

a preface to the climate of life in Her environmentally-friendly bibliograph

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10h40: 18/03/2008

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Intense, magnetic, and deeply feminine.

Carmen is a skin that tells a story of strength and sensuality through refined details and an exceptionally sophisticated visual finish.

Available in the Velour and Boataom tones, Carmen stands out for its velvety, luminous, and natural-looking complexion, designed to enhance facial features and the gaze with timeless elegance. The makeup is perfectly balanced yet rich, making it ideal for both minimal styling and bolder looks.

Worn on the LeLUTKA Vela head, the skin is fully compatible with all EvoX heads, ensuring versatility and outstanding quality in every detail.

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The other day, as I was walking up and down Mykonos town, I met a mannikin... Excellent face features, perfect figure, great complexion!

She waved and smiled at me and I just couldn't believe my luck... I approached barely hiding how proud and flattered I felt...

Alas... imagine how fast I defloated when the only thing she told me was "Hey, say hello to Werner from me..."

Werner

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for God's sake, pal, all mannikins only have YOU and noone else in mind...

I peeped between the slats in the fence around this roadside attraction--the Prehistoric Garden--and saw this VW Type II bus with a bit of a patina.

Surprisingly clear eyes despite such a weathered complexion.

If you think about art and soul

maybe it’s all the same

the way they bend and fold

refract, reflect

tint our lives and shape

our dreams

I don’t know what it means

anyway

a shallow pool

a hollow tree

a deeper ocean

a sallow pallid complexion

complicated by lies and emotions

flat oils on canvas

watercolors on vellum

all papier-mâché sunsets and

cartoon characters with wings

of cardboard . . .

BKHagar ~ 11/9/2010

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The common emerald dove (Chalcophaps indica), also called Asian emerald dove and grey-capped emerald dove, is a widespread resident breeding pigeon native to the tropical and subtropical parts of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The dove is also known by the names of green dove and green-winged pigeon.

The common emerald dove is a stocky, medium-sized pigeon, typically 23–27 cm (9.1–10.6 in) in length. The back and wings are bright emerald green. The flight feathers and tail are blackish, and broad black and white bars show on the lower back in flight. The head and underparts are dark vinous pink, fading to greyish on the lower belly. The eyes are dark brown, the bill bright red and legs and feet rufous. The male has a white patch on the edge of the shoulders and a grey crown, which the female lacks. Females will tend to have a browner complexion with a grey mark on the shoulder. Immature birds resemble females but have brown scallops on their body and wing plumage.

This is a common species in tropical forests and similar dense wet woodlands, farms and mangroves. It builds a scant stick nest in a tree up to five metres and lays two cream-coloured eggs.

Emerald doves usually occur singly, pairs or in small groups. They are quite terrestrial, often searching for fallen fruit on the ground and spending little time in trees except when roosting. They eat seeds and fruits of a wide variety of plants and are generally tame and approachable. Its flight is fast and direct, with the regular beats and an occasional sharp flick of the wings which are characteristic of pigeons in general. It often flies low between the patches of dense forest it prefers, but when disturbed will frequently walk away rather than fly. They are particularly good weavers when flying through forests. When flying they expose a buff underwing and a chestnut colour of their flight feathers.

The call is a low soft moaning cooing consisting of about six to seven coos starting quietly and rising. They also call a nasal "hoo-hoo-hoon". Males perform a bobbing dance during courtship.

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A classic scene of Ponderosa Pines in the snow. These things are like the Starbucks of pine trees, you can find them all over. They grow on the east side of damn near every mountain range from Washington through central California. They grow around mountains in Montana, Idaho, Colorado, etc. And no matter where you find them, they pull off this orangey complexion better than any other tall, dense, orange looking thing in the US. Anyway, you can see more of my work and learn how I create my images at WWW.RYANDYAR.COM 👍

"....Complexion of your pigment

The same fight that lead people to walk-outs and sit-ins

It's human rights for everybody

There is no difference

Live on! And be yourself!...."

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Un rayon de soleil au milieu de ces branches à attirer mon regard et ce moineau y trônait en bonne place.

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Est une espèce de petits passereaux de la famille des Passeridae.

C'est un petit oiseau assez trapu, mesurant environ 16 cm de long pour un poids allant de 24 à 39,5 g. Les femelles et les jeunes oiseaux sont pâles, colorés de brun et de gris, tandis que les mâles ont le teint plus vif, avec des marques noires, blanches et brunes. Granivore, il se nourrit majoritairement de céréales et d'autres graines, mais se montre opportuniste, consommant divers invertébrés, les insectes en premier lieu, qui servent par ailleurs d'alimentation de base aux oisillons.

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Is a species of small passerines in the family Passeridae.

It is a small, fairly stocky bird, measuring around 16 cm in length and weighing between 24 and 39.5 g. Females and young birds are pale, colored brown and gray, while males are brighter in complexion, with black, white and brown markings. Granivorous, it feeds mainly on cereals and other seeds, but is opportunistic, consuming various invertebrates, primarily insects, which also serve as a basic diet for the nestlings.

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**🎬 Prompt :**

Portrait cinématographique hyperréaliste d’une femme aristocratique à l’allure impériale, assise sur un trône baroque richement sculpté en bois doré, dans une salle de palais somptueuse éclairée à la bougie. Elle porte une robe de velours rouge profond aux broderies noires et dorées, avec un corset finement ornementé, évoquant une noblesse ancienne ou une reine gothique. Son cou est paré d’un collier imposant serti de pierres rouges scintillantes assorties à ses boucles d’oreilles pendantes.

Son visage est parfaitement symétrique, à la peau pâle et lumineuse, avec des traits délicats mais une expression intense, presque hypnotique. Ses yeux vert émeraude brillent d’une lueur surnaturelle, fixant directement la caméra avec autorité et mystère. Ses lèvres rouges contrastent fortement avec son teint, renforçant son aura dramatique.

Sa coiffure est élégamment relevée, composée de boucles structurées dans un style inspiré du XVIIIe siècle. L’arrière-plan est richement décoré : lustres en cristal scintillants, chandeliers multiples diffusant une lumière chaude et dorée, rideaux épais en velours, architecture classique aux détails ornés.

L’éclairage est cinématographique, avec un jeu de clair-obscur accentué : lumière chaude venant des bougies créant des reflets dorés sur les surfaces, ombres profondes ajoutant du contraste et du mystère. Profondeur de champ faible avec un arrière-plan légèrement flou (bokeh lumineux), mettant en valeur le sujet principal.

Ambiance : sombre, royale, mystérieuse, gothique romantique, inspirée des films historiques et fantastiques.

Style : ultra-détaillé, photoréaliste, rendu 8K, textures riches (velours, métal, pierre), éclairage volumétrique, HDR.

Caméra : plan rapproché centré, angle frontal, objectif 85mm, faible profondeur de champ.

Qualité : netteté extrême, détails fins de la peau, des tissus et des bijoux.

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**🎬 Prompt:**

Hyper-realistic cinematic portrait of an aristocratic woman with an imperial presence, seated on an ornate baroque throne carved from gilded wood, inside a lavish palace hall illuminated by candlelight. She wears a deep crimson velvet gown with intricate black and gold embroidery, featuring a finely structured corset, evoking an ancient nobility or gothic queen aesthetic. Around her neck rests a luxurious statement necklace adorned with sparkling red gemstones, perfectly matching her dangling earrings.

Her face is flawlessly symmetrical, with pale, luminous skin and delicate yet striking features. Her expression is intense and captivating, almost hypnotic. Her emerald green eyes glow subtly with an otherworldly intensity, staring directly into the camera with authority and mystery. Her rich red lips contrast sharply against her complexion, enhancing the dramatic mood.

Her hairstyle is elegantly styled in an elaborate updo, composed of structured curls inspired by 18th-century aristocratic fashion. The background is richly decorated with shimmering crystal chandeliers, numerous candle holders casting warm golden light, heavy velvet curtains, and classical architecture with ornate detailing.

The lighting is cinematic, emphasizing strong chiaroscuro: warm candlelight creating golden highlights across surfaces, contrasted with deep shadows that add depth and intrigue. Shallow depth of field with a softly blurred background (luminous bokeh), keeping full focus on the subject.

Mood: dark, regal, mysterious, gothic romantic, inspired by historical and fantasy films.

Style: ultra-detailed, photorealistic, 8K rendering, rich textures (velvet, gold, gemstones, stone), volumetric lighting, HDR.

Camera: centered close-up shot, frontal angle, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field.

Quality: extreme sharpness, highly detailed skin texture, fabric, and jewelry.

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