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La complexité d'une fleur de Polycycnis muscifera est directement liée á sa pollinisation par les abeilles Euglossinii. L'étymologie du nom provient de poly (beaucoup) et cycnis (suite á la forme de la colonne super allongée et mince ressemblant á un cou de cygne). La plante porte en effet de nombreuses fleurs par hampe florale (j'en ai compté jusque 60 sur cette espèce). Photo in situ sans flash, département du Valle del Cauca, Colombie.
Complexity of a Polycycnis muscifera flower is directly linked to its pollination by Euglossinii bees. The etymology of the name comes from poly (many) and cycnis (for the column shape, very thin and long like a swan's neck). Indeed, the spikes carry a lot of flowers (I counted until 60 on this species). In situ photo without flash, Valle del Cauca department, Colombia.
La complejidad de una flor de Polycycnis muscifera es directamente relacionada con su polinizazión por abejas Euglossinii. La etimologia del nombre proviene de poly (mucho) y cycnis (por la forma de la columna super alargada y delgada parecida al cuello del cisne). De hecho son varas florales que llevan muchas flores (he observado hasta 60 en esta especie). Foto in situ sin flash, departamento del Valle del Cauca, Colombia.
Location: View from the Walmedinger Horn to the peak of Widderstein, Vorarlberg, Austria
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This is an ancient Red Cedar covered in moss in the Goldstream Valley on Southern Vancouver Island. Five exposure HDRi.
Chaotic Simplicity or Orderly Complexity :-/ . Allegory . रूपक . ଦୃଷ୍ଟାନ୍ତ . Alegoría . 寓言 .
… Story continued from post # 7. The kids bid a tearful farewell to the Lonely Lion :'-( The Caring Camel brought them back to the outskirts of the jungle. They all hugged the Caring Camel for one last time, said good-bye, and headed back home…
… I have been noticing that the kids appear to be sort of confused since their return from the jungle. Initially I thought they might be missing the exciting company of the Lonely Lion and the Caring Camel, but of late I have come to realize that the kids have been grappling with something far more fundamental – they just can’t make up their mind about what they love more, the chaotic simplicity of jungle life or the orderly complexity of city life :-/ Well, I guess they will eventually figure it out someday. The End.
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"Look sir, droids"
Yep, thats pretty much it. Here we have a BB unit, two T7 units and an FX series medical droid.
In terms of complexity, the medical droid was the hardest, mainly because getting the antennae/arms to stay in required the precision of, well, a surgeon.The entire thing is built around a five/six (I call them five but I think its six) stud long bar.
Now for all you looking at the T7's and thinking "Dayum that fine, I gotta build me one of them", you're in luck, as I made a how to video god knows how long ago.
And there's even one for the BB unit!
Looks like Christmas came early you lucky devils!
New Holland Frog portrait.
Taken on a Canon EOS 5D DSLR coupled to a vintage Japanese made Contax Carl Zeiss 60/2.8 C/Y Makro Planar T* 1:2 lens with a Leitax adapter. Tripod, manual metering, manual focus and a multi-flash set-up utilized. Taken fully stopped-down @ f.22 & 1/80th sec. ISO: 50.
A Celtic iron -on transfer pattern for embroidery. I've never used it for embroidery. Too complex for me to embroider but I like the pattern.
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This HYBYCOZO sculpture is titled Axis Mundi. It is in the Lewis Desert Portal and anchors the keystone of the Desert Discovery Trail.
Axis Mundi 2024.
Stainless Steel, Powder Coat Pigment, LED
Axis Mundi draws inspiration from the crystalline structure of fluorite, which contains shapes similar to honeycomb. This artwork is made up of hexagons and squares that efficiently fill space without gaps. These patterns are remarkably elegant and balanced in their division of three-dimensional space.
dbg.org/events/light-bloom/2024-10-12/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFelgzzzQqg
LIGHT BLOOM by HYBYCOZO is a limited-time exhibit where nature and light converge. This mesmerizing display invites you to explore the Garden transformed by stunning geometric light installations that illuminate the beauty of the desert landscape in a new way. As the sun sets, LIGHT BLOOM comes to life, casting intricate shadows and vibrant hues across the Garden. Wander the trails and let the enchanting installations transport you to a magical realm where the natural world meets the abstract.
HYBYCOZO is the collaborative studio of artists Serge Beaulieu and Yelena Filipchuk. Based in Los Angeles, their work consists of larger than life geometric sculptures, often with pattern and texture that draw on inspirations from mathematics, science, and natural phenomena. Typically illuminated, the work celebrates the inherent beauty of form and pattern and represents their ongoing journey in exploring the myriad dimensions of geometry. HYBYCOZO is short for the Hyperspace Bypass Construction Zone, a nod to their favorite novel (The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy) and was the title of their first installation in 2014. They continue to create under this name. In the novel earth was being destroyed to make way for a bypass. It lead Serge and Yelena to ask what it means to make art at a time where the earth’s hospitable time in the universe may be limited.
dbg.org/meet-the-artists-behind-light-bloom/
Q: Walk us through your creative process?
A: The focus of our creative process is to explore the intricate interplay between geometry, light, space and to inspire contemplation, wonder and a sense of place among our audiences. Geometry and pattern-making serve as the backbone of our creative expression. It is the framework through which we navigate the complexities of form, proportion and spatial relationships. Patterns, both simple and complex, have a profound impact on our perception and understanding of the world. They possess the ability to evoke a sense of order, balance and aesthetic pleasure. Pattern making and geometry offer us a means of storytelling and communication. These patterns serve as conduits for deeper exploration, provoking introspection and contemplation to uncover the underlying symbols embedded within the human psyche.
Q: What inspired the concept of LIGHT BLOOM?
A: Just as many cactus and desert plants have evolved to produce night-blooming flowers, adapting to their environment and thriving in darkness, our sculptures come alive after sunset, blossoming with light and transforming the night into a glowing landscape of art and geometry.
Desert Botanical Garden has an incredible collection of plants and cacti arranged in a beautiful park setting.
"Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona."
Desert Botanical Garden
DBG HYBYCOZO Light Bloom
Nothing amazing when it comes to the composition. Just held in the hand, some nice light and the spectacular colour and complexity of an autumn leaf.
Beginning a new little series showing the intricated details of this variety of Iris (different from the Iris of my previous up-load),
grown and blossomed for the very first time in my garden.
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Water Drop Photography Tutorial
Or how to squeeze flowers into those teeny-weenie drops
I have always been drawn to nature and wildlife photography. I love taking my camera way up north to capture images of seldom-seen animals and exotic scenery. Unfortunately, we can’t always plan distant adventures to shoot photographs of moose and northern lights. But we can train our eyes to find the unexpected beauty in our own backyards.
My fascination (some might call it an obsession) with water drops began when I bought a Nikon D200 last summer. Sadly, the lens I wanted was out of stock. There was no way I was going to just look at my camera body while I waited, so I picked up a Nikkor 60mm macro. Through that lens I discovered worlds of complexity hidden within the simplest tiny drops of water.
I’m often asked if the images inside the water drops are real or the product of Photoshop. Let me assure you they are real, and anyone can find them if they know how to look. Simple physics produces these tiny, beautiful and common images. Water is cohesive, it naturally bonds together in the shape of a sphere, and in that shape it functions as a miniature lens that will refract nearby objects. Using that organic lens as seen through your technological lens, will allow you to explore those tiny, complex worlds.
The water drop photos on my stream have been the result of an evolutional process. My most viewed, most faved and most interesting photo (according to flickr) was taken almost by luck, lying flat on my belly using a Diet Coke can as tripod. But after a great deal of trial and error, I’ve come up with a few simple, consistent steps for more easily creating a water drop photograph.
1. Focus
2. Focus
3. Composition
4. Background
1. Focus: No, that's not a typo; focus is listed twice, and for a very good reason. It’s necessary to consider the focus of the water drop itself as well as the focus of the subject displayed within the drop. My initial concern is the water drop itself and the plant on which the drop is located. I like to set my camera to aperture priority to control the depth of field. The trick is to have enough depth of field so the drop and the plant (and maybe some nearby drops) are all in focus, while leaving the background sufficiently blurred so it doesn't compete for attention. I generally use f8 to f10 but I’ll sometimes stop down to f18 if the background does not need as much blur. I also find I get a sharper focus by backing away just a little and cropping the photo, rather than getting as close as possible in an attempt to get maximum magnification.
2. Focus: As seen in the example above, the water drop is in focus as is the image of the flower seen through the water drop, but the flower itself is not in focus. That effect is achieved not by adjusting the camera, but by relying on the water drop to act as a fixed focal lens. In other words, instead of adjusting the camera I adjust the object I want to appear within the water drop. I simply move it back or forward until I've found the clarity of focus I want. Some photos look better with blurred refractions. For the greatest clarity I've found the object should be 3-4 inches behind the water drop. This, of course, may vary if using a different macro lens. Be sure to experiment.
3. Composition: Obviously, the guidelines for good composition apply to water drop photographs. Attention should be given to the Rule of Thirds, to simplicity, to the geometry within the frame, and to all the usual elements of visual composition. It's important to remember, though, when photographing water drops that the very shape of the drop influences compositional decisions. Since the lens of the water drop is spherical (or nearly so), slight adjustments in the camera position…left, right, up, down…can have a radical effect on what is seen within the drop. Again, experiment.
4. Background: If you're working from nature, your control over the background is necessarily limited. You have to work with what you've got. As mentioned earlier, the unique qualities of the organic lens formed by a drop of water allows you to make minor adjustments in the camera position that will have a profound effect on what's seen within the drop. With a few simple props, you can gain better control over the background. For example, I often rely on a large sheet of insulation, which is bright blue on one side. I originally used it to block the wind, but noticed that even on the dreariest of days it can mimic a perfect azure sky.
Other Considerations: Almost every time I set out to take photographs of water drops, I learned something new. There was always some new factor to consider. I learned, for example, I could get bigger, more cohesive and more interesting drops on humid days. I discovered that even the slightest wind could have disastrous effects on macro focusing, as well as on the water drops themselves. I found that very slightly adjusting the exposure (-0.3EV to –0.7EV) would compensate for the natural sheen of the surface of the water drop, keeping it from being somewhat burnt out. Most important, I had to teach myself to remember that because a water drop acts as an organic lens, it presents everything upside down and in reverse (just like a pinhole camera or a large format camera).
So now I’m one of the few people who looks forward to really still, stifling, humid days. And even though my beautiful Nikkor 18-200mm has arrived, I still have my macro on more than half the time. Water drop photos are not only real, but also addicting to try to master.
That's it. That's how it's done. It's as simple as learning how chess pieces move, and just as complex as a game of chess. Good luck and think small.
Thanks!
Steve
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
To enlarge, use "L" key
This cave system has all manner of fussy detail and strange textures.
Believing each simple thing passes from a perception that is less clear
into one that is, eventually, more clear. Believing each simple thing contains
within it a minimal unity beyond which whatever else can be
exists. That the two seeds, or four seeds, are where the pear will go and where
it began. . . .
—from "Pear," by Susan Stewart
It seems amazing that things as simple as pears can be so complicated. "That the two seeds, or four seeds, are where the pear will go and where it began" seems understandable. But what complexity it has! From seed, to tree, to bud, leaf, and flower, to pear, involves so much. The mind wants simplicity, understanding, but things are never as simple as they seem. Or maybe they are? Pears are delicious, are they not? Perhaps that's all we need to know. Simple.
(for Poetography, Theme 197—Simple; Literary Reference in Pictures)
Stunning light, architecture and reflections in glass crate a maze of design that delights my eye. I love the sheer power created by bold lines and shapes. The reflections create a mystery that I have to solve.
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There is beauty in intricate complexity, since the very beginning the universe progresses towards complexity. The Earth started as a naked sphere of molten rock, now billions of diverse Lifeforms and complex geology/geography cover the entire planet.
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From my objects photos, digitally worked into this form.
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I liked this video... it gets things spot on...
This HYBYCOZO sculpture is titled Floura and is along the Discovery Trail.
Floura
Stainless Steel, Powder Coat Pigment, LED
2022
dbg.org/events/light-bloom/2024-10-12/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFelgzzzQqg
LIGHT BLOOM by HYBYCOZO is a limited-time exhibit where nature and light converge. This mesmerizing display invites you to explore the Garden transformed by stunning geometric light installations that illuminate the beauty of the desert landscape in a new way. As the sun sets, LIGHT BLOOM comes to life, casting intricate shadows and vibrant hues across the Garden. Wander the trails and let the enchanting installations transport you to a magical realm where the natural world meets the abstract.
HYBYCOZO is the collaborative studio of artists Serge Beaulieu and Yelena Filipchuk. Based in Los Angeles, their work consists of larger than life geometric sculptures, often with pattern and texture that draw on inspirations from mathematics, science, and natural phenomena. Typically illuminated, the work celebrates the inherent beauty of form and pattern and represents their ongoing journey in exploring the myriad dimensions of geometry. HYBYCOZO is short for the Hyperspace Bypass Construction Zone, a nod to their favorite novel (The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy) and was the title of their first installation in 2014. They continue to create under this name. In the novel earth was being destroyed to make way for a bypass. It lead Serge and Yelena to ask what it means to make art at a time where the earth’s hospitable time in the universe may be limited.
dbg.org/meet-the-artists-behind-light-bloom/
Q: Walk us through your creative process?
A: The focus of our creative process is to explore the intricate interplay between geometry, light, space and to inspire contemplation, wonder and a sense of place among our audiences. Geometry and pattern-making serve as the backbone of our creative expression. It is the framework through which we navigate the complexities of form, proportion and spatial relationships. Patterns, both simple and complex, have a profound impact on our perception and understanding of the world. They possess the ability to evoke a sense of order, balance and aesthetic pleasure. Pattern making and geometry offer us a means of storytelling and communication. These patterns serve as conduits for deeper exploration, provoking introspection and contemplation to uncover the underlying symbols embedded within the human psyche.
Q: What inspired the concept of LIGHT BLOOM?
A: Just as many cactus and desert plants have evolved to produce night-blooming flowers, adapting to their environment and thriving in darkness, our sculptures come alive after sunset, blossoming with light and transforming the night into a glowing landscape of art and geometry.
Desert Botanical Garden has an incredible collection of plants and cacti arranged in a beautiful park setting.
"Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona."
Desert Botanical Garden
DBG HYBYCOZO Light Bloom