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Prompt - 16:9 64K Silverpoint-style medieval romantic portrait of Clive1 and Kat together on an ornate Gothic castle balcony. CLIVE1 identity lock: strong masculine face, broad forehead, defined cheekbones, square-tapered jaw with subtle chin cleft, blue-green almond eyes, thick brows, straight medium-width nose, warm golden-tan complexion, light groomed stubble. Give him period-appropriate shoulder-length dark golden/honey-blond naturally wavy hair, loose and swept back, NOT a modern bun. He wears richly embroidered medieval noble attire, fitted tunic, ornamental clasps and sweeping cloak. KAT identity lock: refined heart-shaped face, high cheekbones, tapered jaw, rounded chin, huge vivid sapphire-blue almond eyes, porcelain complexion, full cupid's-bow lips, extraordinarily voluminous golden-blonde curls. She wears an elaborate medieval court gown with embroidered translucent sleeves and delicate jeweled circlet. They stand intimately together, Clive's arm around Kat, romantic eye contact. Ancient arches, climbing roses, river valley, distant mountain castle. Authentic silverpoint drawing: metallic-silver linework, ultra-fine cross-hatching, ivory parchment, graphite-pewter tonal shading, Renaissance draughtsmanship, intricate textile and architectural detail, cinematic depth, ultra-sharp, no text, no watermark.
Pic and Prompt by Adrian
A pair of disused Halloween decorations gaze out glumly from a storage closet like macabre ladies in waiting. But beyond the unrelenting gaze of their zombie-like eyes I see nothing but mournful sadness. And there's an eerie sense of connectedness between the two, as if they are codependent twins. The human characteristics make these creations much more terrifying to me than a typical Halloween monster. The deliberate blend of soft, feminine facial features makes them seem empathetic and approachable despite their pitifully sallow complexions and sunken eyes. Seeing them locked away together like this filled me with an irrational sense of wanting to assist them. I had to keep reminding myself they were simply fabrications of plastic and nylon. I closed the door knowing they were still there, looking back at me from the dark. Waiting.
Autumn along the Merced river, Yosemite National Park
Better on black due to the low lighting in this scene
An unusually dry season has led to very low water levels in the Merced river, making it possible for falling leaves to float slowly by -- perfect for the landscape photographer! The incoming storm also provides diffuse lighting which prevents hot spots from the sun and an even lighting ideal to show off the wonderful colors of the trees nearby. In post I used some burning and dodging to improve the evenness of the lighting, and pushed the yellows and the reds just a tad to help them stand out a little more. I wish I could say this is an original composition, but a little searching on Flickr shows that it has been done before; not surprising given that the Yosemite valley is one of the most heavily photographed spots in the world.
The snow storm arrived later in the day and changed the complexion of the scenes dramatically. Lots of leaves dropped off and a lot of the color was muted due to the snow sitting upon the leaves. I'll be rolling out some more images as I get time to work with them.
As always, thanks for your visit and comments should you care to share them!
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I once wandered into an art show held near a place known as Arwen’s Garden. The gallery boasted a brilliant array of paintings, each one a window into a dream. As I drifted from one piece to another, I began to hear a whispered invitation—a faint voice calling from one painting in particular. The image depicted a garden of exquisitely rendered flowers, alive with color and grace, and as I reached out to touch the canvas, a vision of a woman appeared in my mind, just like a memory. And I knew her name: Arwen.
Before I could come to my senses, a kindly man selling the painting offered to make it mine. When I inquired about the artist, he smiled mysteriously and said, “You will never meet her. She lives hidden with her father in the depths of Arwen’s Garden—a garden said to be planted solely to protect her.” He went on to warn of two sinister perils lurking within: “First, the Flowers of Despair, whose spores can drain your spirit and leave you overcome by sorrow. And second, the legend of Butterfly Tears—if they touch you, an illusion will ensnare your life with no known cure.” With those foreboding words lingering in my mind, I purchased the painting and retired to a nearby inn.
That very night, as I found myself lost in the painting’s details, a gentle breeze whispered through the room. Suddenly, I felt a warm, tender embrace—a sensation that left me unafraid. In my mind’s eye a vision of a beautiful woman emerged, her voice echoing with a simple but profound declaration, “I love you.” In that fleeting moment, I felt as if I were standing beside her in the very act of the paintings creation, each brushstroke a caress upon my soul. Reaching out, my hand passed through a warm mist. She smiled and urged, “I feel you, my love. Now, find me.”
Her touch lingered like the softest of breezes as the vision faded—but the fire she ignited within me burned ever brighter. Determined, I traveled the following day to Arwen’s Garden. I entered through a vine-draped archway along a stone wall, only to find a narrow path leading to an enchanting field of flowers. But the moment I brushed against the first blossom, a cloud of dusty mist burst forth. Despite shielding my face with a cloth, the fine particles stung my eyes until darkness fell over my vision.
Panic and despair gripped me as I feared I might lose the only glimpse of her—the mysterious muse who had captured my heart. Collapsing to the ground, sadness nearly overwhelmed my spirit when suddenly a tender voice emerged in my mind: “Rise, my love, for I will free you from this despair—but you must hurry, for time is precious.” Fueled by that newfound hope, I scrambled to my feet, following the voice which grew ever more distinct until I sensed an unseen hand gripping my arm. A gentle figure emerged, saying, “Let me take you to a fountain; there, you will regain your sight.”
At the fountain, the cool water revived my eyes. Before me stood an unusual woman with jet-black hair streaked with yellow highlights and a shimmering green-blue skin tone, encircled by delicate butterflies. “My name is Spice,” she announced warmly. “And from this moment, you belong to me.” As she introduced her sister Julia, a butterfly fluttered close and transformed into another woman—radiant with golden hair edged by dark highlights and a complexion tinged with pinkish blue. With wings that defied gravity, Spice suddenly ascended, and then came down, pinning me to the earth with a firm grip. I could only watch, terror mingling with my desire, as her intent gaze compelled me to cry, “Stop!” Even as I protested that my heart belonged to another, her resolve was immovable. A single tear from her eye touched my face, and an enchanting melody began to be audible in my mind.
When the vision cleared, the woman I believed I was searching for—Arwen—now held me captive. In a moment of fierce vulnerability, I declared, “I found you!” We shared a passionate kiss, but in that instant, Arwen abruptly pulled away. Confused, I cried out, “What is wrong, my love?” Her answer came softly, “I am not Arwen. I have seen into your heart—I was mistaken. Your true destiny belongs with her.” Turning in the direction she indicated, I caught sight of Arwen in the distance. Then Spice, with a sigh of resignation, whispered, “I release you. I never could've held you for long; your love is too strong, destined for Arwen, my Queen. Please forgive me.”
Reeling from the revelation, I quickly turned to the real Arwen—the one crowned by the gentleness of butterflies, with flowing dark hair and hints of pink. With an assuring smile, she beckoned me, “You have overcome the trials of true love. Come, be with me forever.” Taking her outstretched hand, our lives changed in an instant. Now, together we soar under the endless expanse of the sky, savoring the nectar of our love and the warmth of the sunshine.
Lost
Feathered Beauty
Created with DDG Text 2 AI engine. PP work in Adobe PS Elements 2024 RAW filters, Auto Sharpen and adjusted the saturation. and Lumniar Neo Portrait Collection.
Prompt: Create a fantasy-style vintage Aquarell im Stil von Josephine Wall, Tomasz Allen Kopera, Dariusz Zawadzki, Andreja Peklar, Ivan Shiskine of a young woman with an ethereal and artistic quality. Her complexion is fair with a soft, almost porcelain texture, and her face is delicately structured with a gentle jawline, high cheekbones, and full, pink lips. She has large, almond-shaped eyes that are a deep, enchanting hazel, fringed with dark, thick lashes. Arched eyebrows frame her eyes gracefully.
Her hair is a voluminous and tousled mane of silver-gray with blue highlights, evoking an otherworldly charm. It cascades around her face and shoulders in loose, wavy curls that add a sense of wildness to her appearance.
She dons large, intricate earrings with turquoise stones and tassels. Layers of beaded necklaces with assorted pendants, including more turquoise and coral, adorn her neck, resting just above her collarbone. Her vintage clothing hints at a sleeveless garment made of a light, semi-transparent fabric, adorned with abstract patterns in a watercolor style that blends blues, oranges, and whites.
The background should be a blend of warm and cool tones, with abstract shapes suggesting a sunset palette of oranges and blues mingling together, creating a luminous aura around her. The overall mood of the piece should convey a captivating mix of wildness and elegance, with a strong bohemian or mystical vibe.
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All of my best shots for the day have odd perspectives, so here's another one!
This is the same Swift Crab Spider (Mecaphesa celer) that I've featured a few times in the past couple of days. Today, she was hanging entirely upside down under her chosen beggartick (genus Bidens) leaf, which really messed up my photography. I use an external flash up top, and a super long macro lens from the 70's. My set up, combined with her position, meant I was getting all kinds of dark and blurry shots. So, what do you do?
...You flip the camera over, of course!
It's a bit tricky to trigger the shutter with my pinky, but I figured it out. This put my flash underneath the leaf, allowing the light to bounce around and illuminate the scene much better!
From this perspective, she really gave me a bit of my arachnophobia back. She looked like an intensely ivory vampire, or a cream-complexioned creature that would crawl out of a crevice in a creepy cave. Imagine THIS being the last thing you saw before your already short life cycle gets cut to the credits!
I still love her, I think I just need some space!
This psychotic perspective was captured at 1:1 using my Vivitar (Komine) 90mm f2.8 Macro. This photo is uncropped. This hanging horror is around 9mm long!
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Prompt - Ultra-photorealistic 16:9 cinematic fantasy photograph beneath an enormous glowing crimson blood moon. MANDATORY CHARLY2 IDENTITY LOCK — highest priority over all artistic elements. Preserve Charly2's exact facial geometry from the approved avatar guide: soft oval-to-heart-shaped face, refined tapered jawline, petite rounded chin, high softly rounded cheekbones, small elegant straight nose, large almond-shaped bright blue eyes, thick softly arched dark brows, full sculpted lips, luminous porcelain-to-light-tan complexion, long dark brunette hair with abundant volume and soft flowing waves. If any conflict exists between identity, pose, costume or scenery, Charly2's identity takes absolute priority. She performs an elegant expressive dance with one arm raised above her head and the other extended gracefully. She wears an opulent deep crimson and antique-gold embroidered fantasy dancer costume with flowing translucent veils, ornate jeweled chains, bracelets, earrings and delicate forehead ornament. Long silk fabrics billow dramatically in the wind. Rose petals drift through the air. Dark crimson roses frame the scene. Dramatic moonlight mixed with warm cinematic rim lighting, subtle mist, realistic skin texture, natural anatomy, razor-sharp focus, HDR, volumetric atmosphere, Netflix-quality, IMAX photography, ultra-detailed, no illustration, no painterly effect, no CGI, no text, no watermark.
Pic and Prompt by Adrian
Hiding in plain site....tragic history of
Merle Oberon
The first Asian actress to be nominated for an Oscar kept her heritage
hidden until after her death
管樂雅集 - 迷你長笛妹 / 認真的表情令人動容 - 十月十日的精彩演出
Wind instrument music elegant gathering - Miniature flute younger sister / The earnest expression changed everyone complexion - The splendid performance of the 10 October
Reunión elegante de la música del instrumento de viento - Una hermana más joven de la flauta miniatura / La expresión seria cambió cada uno tez - El funcionamiento espléndido del 10 de octubre
管楽は風雅に集います - ミニフルートの妹 / まじめな表情は感動した面持ちをさせられます - 10月10日のすばらしい公演
Elegante Versammlung der Windinstrument-Musik - Jüngere Schwester der Miniflöte / Der ernsthafte Ausdruck änderte jeder Teint - Die herrliche Leistung des 10. Oktober
Tainan Taiwan / Tainan Taiwán / 台灣台南
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其實我是黑管妹的粉絲
I am a fans of The sister with a clarinet
Soy los ventiladores de la hermana con un clarinet
私はクラリネットを持つ姉妹のファンである
Ich bin Ventilatoren der Schwester mit einem Clarinet
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原圖JPG直出無後製
Original picture JPG is straight has no children the system
El JPG original del cuadro es recto no tiene ninguÌn niño el sistema
原図JPGはずっと跡継ぎがいなくてつくることを出します
Ursprünglicher Abbildung JPG ist hat keine Kinder das System gerade
本圖無合成無折射
This chart does not have the refraction without the synthesis
Esta carta no tiene la refracción sin la síntesis
当合成がないことを求めて屈折がありません
Dieses Diagramm hat die Brechung nicht ohne die Synthese
可用放大鏡開1:1原圖
The available magnifying glass opens 1:1 original picture
La lupa disponible abre el cuadro de la original del 1:1
利用できる拡大鏡は1:1の原物映像を開ける
Die vorhandene Lupe öffnet 1:1vorlagenabbildung
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 peu d’espace,
Mignonne, elle a dessus la place
Las, las ses beautés laissé cheoir
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 votre 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 sweet, let us see whether the rose...
for Cassandre
My sweet, let us see whether the rose
which this morning had openend
its purple dress in the sun
has retained this evening
the folds of its purple dress,
and its complexion so akin to yours.
Alas! See in how little time,
my sweet, it let fall, alas,
its beauty on the ground!
Oh, nature, cruel mother,
for such a flower only lasts
from dawn until dusk!
So, if you trust my words, my sweet,
as your age is blooming
in the prime of its youth,
pick, pick your youthfullness.
Just like for this flower, old age
will tarnish your beauty.
source : lyricstranslate.com/fr/mignonne-allons-voir-si-la-rose-my...
Ce poème de Ronsard a été mis en musique à plusieurs reprises ici Guillaume Costeley (1530-1606)
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Week 7 Poem Sonnet 18 Shakespeare
Category: Creative
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, And often is his gold complexion dimm'd;
AS RETAIN A COMPLEXION OF IVORY AFTER THE CENTURY.
ESCULTURA RELIGIOSA EN EL INTERIOR DE LA IGLESIA DE SAN DIEGO CHURUBUSCO.
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 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.
- William Shakespeare
Here I am sitting in the Goodwill parking lot.
I have never actually been in the Goodwill to look for clothes, but I didn't want to pay an outrageous amount for a black skirt. I still couldn't decide if I liked any of them and didn't end up getting anything.
My day was o.k. Jessica and I went went shopping for my CHA stuff and that was good to visit with her, but I continued looking and shopping 3 hours after I left her. All in all, went to the mall, Joseph Beth, Target, Lowes, Starbucks, Shoe Carnival, Marshalls, and Goodwill. I became worn out.
I had crappy disappointing coffee at Starbucks and loneliness started rearing it's ugly head. I think this picture kinda displays that. I kinda get tired of always being alone (not in a relationship).
Someone made a statement to my friend about me this weekend, saying, "She's fun and unique, why doesn't she have a boyfriend?" This is the story of my life.
Also, my complexion really sucks. I'm going to have to break down and go to the dermatologist.
here's a good old classic self portrait, haven't done one in awhile with all my experiments with different techniques ^_^ got bored today and took lots of photographs, keep a look out they will be up in the next few days :)
Mural on a wall in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VISITS, COMMENTS, AWARDS AND FOR ANY INVITES.
There are more shades of mint green than one might imagine!
From left to right: Miss Sally Rice, Prima Dolly Melon, Simply Peppermint, Cream Cheese and Jam. Besides the differences in their hair color, the differences in their complexions are very apparent when they are side by side. Cream Cheese and Jam is SO pink!
turns out the set up was - solely - - - designed to abduct
- any - and - all - - - - - illegal - - - aliens - - - - - - - that - are - - - in
- a - real - timely way capable - of - clearly
trying - - - - - to - - show - absolutely - - - - - no - trace - - - of the kind - of - orangish - complexion that is - similar to the central orb
I am the desert.
My spoken words seldom flower or blossom to forest the conversation.
I gouge the earth with condensed emotion precipitating flash floods, washing the loosened particles of fragmented thoughts down gullies of past lives to form fluvial deposits which turn to drifting sand in the glaring sun.
High pressure fronts sweep across the face of my nature with driving winds and partly cloudy moods ever changing its complexion.
I conceal my humid humor amongst pointed, prickly vegetation to protect the succulence nourished from roots searching deep beneath the surface.
The low brush that litters the landscape gives spotty relief from the burning desire to realize the mirage of my indomitable dreams.
SICUREZZA DAL SOLE. SUN SAFETY.
Alcune persone gioiscono al primo raggio di sole che gli accarezza la pelle.
Ci piace avere la pelle abbronzata che migliora il nostro colortio.
Ma attenzione! Non si dovrebbe prendere troppo sole soprattutto sul viso a causa della sua pelle fine. I raggi del sole, in particolar modo i raggi UV, generano una grande produzione di radicali liberi che alterano il ruolo delle cellule. A seguito di un'esposizione ripetuta e nel tempo, la pelle non può più difendersi, promuovendo la comparsa di imperfezioni: macchie, linee sottili, rughe...
Prottegere il proprio viso, il collo e le mani dal sole permetterà di conservare un piacevole colorito e al tempo stesso di evitare un invecchiamento prematuro.
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Some people rejoice at the first ray of sunshine that caresses their skin.
We like to have tanned skin which improves our colortio.
But be careful! You shouldn't get too much sun especially on the face due to its fine skin. The sun's rays, especially UV rays, generate a large production of free radicals that alter the role of cells. Following repeated exposure over time, the skin can no longer defend itself, promoting the appearance of imperfections: spots, fine lines, wrinkles ...
Protecting your face, neck and hands from the sun will allow you to preserve a pleasant complexion and at the same time avoid premature aging.
CANON EOS 6D Mark II con ob. CANON EF 100 mm f./2,8 L Macro IS USM
Just a quick color test today! I've decided on a color palette for my new Licca Castle 20th Anniversary repro. :)
She's going to be the romantic shabby chic girl of the group, wearing shabby chic inspired dresses in white, off white, cream and other light colors, along with gentle rose and similar sweet prints, plus pale lace and trims. Her complexion, haircolor and rosey lips and cheeks suit the kind of style really well, I think!
The bobbins box actually gave me the idea for a name for her... Bobbins! ^o^
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.
2/8 I've rested for so long (about 4 months or more)!!! Look at my fair complexion... my beauty is second to none!!!
Very intelligent looking bird! :-)
I changed the image to mono because the bright green background did not suit Mrs. Ostrich's complexion.......
HSS!
Okay, so I have a bit of a cheek posting this after yesterday's photo (cake and wine), but II wanted too make the point that you don't have to eat rabbit food to have a healthy heart. Food comes in all shapes and sizes, flavours, textures and colours. THe best way to make sure you get a bit of everything you need is to eat a variety of foods. Add some exercise to the mix and you're well on your way to a healthy heart.
It's the British Heart Foundation's National Heart Month, so we were challenged to wear red for today. Unfortunately I have that Scottish complexion that doesn't suit red, although I love the colour - this is my alternative to wearing it!
My husband works for Chest Heart Stroke Scotland, a charity working in partnership on many projects with BHF. Working together to guide us to healthy hearts.
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.
For this feature, we are delivering a masterclass in hyper-realistic energy.
The visual anchor is the debut of the S-RANK Raiq collection in Tone 04, which we built on the LeLutka Yves head using the Raiq V3 face deformers and a complex HD complexion stack. From the furrowed brow to the facial hair shading, every detail is engineered for maximum impact.
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Octopus - When faced with danger, the octopus can wrap six of its legs around its head to disguise itself as a fallen coconut shell and escape by walking backwards on the other two legs, scientists discovered.
see also the "Hexapus"
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7275659.stm
Octopuses are renowned for having three hearts, blue blood and the ability to alter their skin complexion in the blink of an eye.
And see the use of empty coconut shells by octopusses in this video clip
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8408233.stm
and, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_the_Octopus
and for a video of an octopus on land,
blogs.scientificamerican.com/video-of-the-week/2011/11/30...
Tenochtitlan was the Mexica, or Aztec, capital in the early XVI century; Hernan Cortes arrived in Tenochtitlan in 1519, leading a small band of Spanish soldiers; they were attracted to the area by the numerous voices depicting the vast richness of the area, voices he heard while on the Yucatan - Veracruz coast. When they arrived they could not believe their eyes: a vast city extended on an island (Isla de Mexico), with dams and walkways connecting it to the mainland, surrounded by the waters of Lake Texcoco (or Tezcoco). The city was named Tenochtitlan, and another one was on the same island, named Tlatelolco. To the south, Lake Texcoco restricted and then enlarged to another basin, named Lake Xochimilco; on Lake Xochimilco, artificial gardens (chinampas) created a complex system of canals and waterways where farmers cultivated vegetables and fruits. To the west, the woods and fresh water springs of Chapultepec (el Bosque de Chapultepec today) were an important resource. Hundreds of thousands of people surrounded the few Spanish that dared arrive to Tenochtitlan. Still, Cortes managed to conquer the Aztec capital; the emperor Moctezuma thought the visitor might have been the mighty god Quetzalcoatl (the "feathered serpent"), who was supposed to be arriving from the east and be of white complexion; so, contrarily to the advice of his priests and warriors, he welcomed him into the city. After a few days, during which the scared Spanish realized what was going on, Cortes took the superstitious emperor as hostage. At that point, with a series of only minor ups and downs, the Spanish had the mighty Aztec empire in their hands. By 1521, they were destroying the city and building the new City of Mexico on its ruins.
This sculpture is a small example of Aztec art, and it was found among the ruins of the Templo Mayor, in the heart of Mexico City, on the site of the sacred pyramids of Tenochtitlan.
Mexico, DF
Mexico
Very soft and misty rain at Gougane Barra. Always good for the complexion, you can't worry about your hair which is a frizzy mess. My Mom would try and have me take an umbrella, but I like to leave the umbrella at home they just end up blowing inside out and you have to carry it all day long :)
These animals were taken at The Masai Mara, Kenya. Having a great chill out in the mud, it's good for the complexion.
For this feature, we are tapping into the intersection of 'Big, Bold, and Unapologetic'.
The SYNNERGY.TAVIS Sandstone Bazaar provides the perfect warm, high-end backdrop for the KLN SZN Riviera Set. The double-pleated trousers and open shirt scream old-money luxury, especially when paired with the Crucifix chain and rimless diamond glasses.
The visual heart is the LelaPeau skin available on sale for FLF Axel.
We created a deeply dimensional, sun-baked complexion that looks incredible under the Lueur Dewy Shines. This is grounded by the Brooklyn grooming and the S-Rank Kazir physique,
He isn't just visiting the bazaar; he owns the city.
This is the south, garden-facing side of the house, very much in the early Victorian style. On the left-hand side you can another Victorian redbrick gabled addition, which may be the extension the Clowes family put on after they bought the house in 1865. The extension was a servant’s wing to house 23 staff. Inside is a series of salons, with blinds and curtains drawn during the heatwave – later Victorian style tended to put principal rooms on the north side as sunshine was so injurious to the complexion.
In this part of the country, the Malagasy people adopt a lifestyle, which revolves significantly on reliance on the sea for resources and fishing. Hence the people here are often refered to as Vezo (fishing people) or Vezo Sakalava as they are a subtribe of the infamous Sakalava of western Madagascar. Whilst here women and young girls would often be seen carrying large fish from the sea as these girls here are, I never saw any men doing so. The one on the right also is wearing a type of make-up that women from this region and also in the south wear commonly, which is believed to have health benefits for the skin and/or to lighten the complexion.
I saw this darkroom which is actually a BDSM set and had to take a quick pic. No restraints! The backdrop/scene already has a red tint on the wall and I added some rose-colored lighting to simulate a darkroom safe light without compromising my complexion!
“Her eyes were as blue as the summer sky, her lips full and sensual. A golden-brown tax enhanced her immaculate complexion. She wore a white halter-neck top, which stretched tightly over perfectly formed breasts. Flowing blonde hair cascaded around her bare shoulders. She was, thought Paris, very nearly the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen. Such a pity that, from the waist down, she was a horse.”
― Andy Redsmith, Breaking the Lore
Four Photos Same Shot, one of Moira's friends and an Ex colleague at the farm during lambing.
This was the finished Standard shot with some careful softening of her complexion while maintaining sharpness in her eyes clothes hair and the lambs but mostly the eyes.
To be honest a lot of careful editing of what was a near perfect photo of her, I did get an element of highlight and it shows on her forehead and I can't fully damp it down in editing without spoiling the rest of the photo.
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**Prompt :**
Portrait cinématographique hyperréaliste d’une jeune femme rousse élégante, regard direct vers la caméra, peau claire légèrement constellée de taches de rousseur, longs cheveux cuivrés soyeux tombant naturellement sur les épaules. Elle porte des lunettes de soleil rondes aux verres teintés orange translucide et une fine monture dorée. Maquillage naturel sophistiqué : eyeliner noir précis, lèvres nude satinées, teint lumineux.
Tenue chic minimaliste composée d’un top blanc en satin à fines bretelles, texture soyeuse captant subtilement la lumière, accompagné d’un collier précieux serti de pierres vert émeraude et cristaux brillants. Attitude confiante et douce, expression calme et magnétique.
Arrière-plan : rue parisienne haussmannienne élégamment floutée (bokeh cinématographique), balcons en fer forgé et façades crème typiques de Paris. Lumière naturelle dorée de fin d’après-midi (golden hour) enveloppante, ombres douces, profondeur de champ très faible.
Style visuel : photographie mode éditoriale haut de gamme, rendu hyperréaliste 8K, netteté extrême sur les yeux et la peau, grain cinéma subtil, color grading chaud et romantique, ambiance luxe parisien. Objectif 85mm f/1.4, profondeur de champ cinématographique, éclairage doux diffus, rendu peau ultra naturel, détails micro-textures visibles.
**Mots-clés :** cinematic portrait, hyperrealistic, Paris fashion editorial, golden hour lighting, shallow depth of field, luxury aesthetic, soft natural light, photorealistic skin texture.
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**Prompt:**
Hyperrealistic cinematic portrait of an elegant young red-haired woman, looking directly into the camera. Fair skin lightly dusted with freckles, long silky copper hair flowing naturally over her shoulders. She wears round sunglasses with translucent orange-tinted lenses and a thin gold frame. Sophisticated natural makeup: precise black eyeliner, soft nude satin lips, luminous glowing complexion.
Chic minimalist outfit featuring a white satin spaghetti-strap top with subtle light reflections on the silky fabric, paired with a refined jeweled necklace set with emerald-green stones and sparkling crystals. Confident yet soft posture, calm and magnetic expression.
Background: classic Parisian Haussmann street softly blurred with cinematic bokeh — cream stone façades and wrought-iron balconies typical of Paris. Warm natural golden hour lighting, soft shadows, very shallow depth of field.
Visual style: high-end fashion editorial photography, ultra-photorealistic 8K rendering, extreme sharpness on eyes and skin, subtle cinematic film grain, warm romantic color grading, luxury Parisian mood. Shot on 85mm lens at f/1.4, cinematic depth of field, soft diffused lighting, ultra-natural skin texture, visible micro-details.
**Keywords:** cinematic portrait, hyperrealistic, Paris fashion editorial, golden hour lighting, shallow depth of field, luxury aesthetic, soft natural light, photorealistic skin texture.
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Three St. Marys (Magdalene, Mary Salome and Mary Jacob), who, according to the Gospels, were present at the Crucifixion, are said to have fled the Holy Land by sea shortly afterwards, eventually landing here at the mouth of the Rhône with other disciples of Jesus.
Mary Magdalen and others moved on towards Marseille, but the latter two Marys remained here, and their relics, along with fragments of their boat, have been safeguarded for centuries in this fortress-like church.
Their servant Sara, dark-complexioned and thought to be of Egyptian origin, has also become the subject of veneration - particularly for the large Gypsy population living in this part of southern France. The chapel in the crypt under the altar is dedicated to her, and an annual pilgrimage draws great numbers of Gypsy and other visitors.
Gamma: "Honey if you cam do that to your hair, you can get your own cookie from the jar."
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Flerida warped in form the early '70s. She loves being the tresses trendsetter in her school and community. She lives by Benjamin Franklin's words and still en route finding herself. She'S a grandma's pet and quite rigid and old fashioned.
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Flerida is wearing the first skipper dress @ChezBelle- a hand me down from AvaFay
A necklace handmade by the heart of Flickr, Aunt Peets
socks hand me down from OuiMarie
Haruta replica shoes from Azone Akihabara