"The contemplation of beauty, whether it be a uniquely tinted sunset, a radiant face, or a work of art, makes us glance back unwittingly at our personal past and juxtapose ourselves and our inner being with the utterly unattainable beauty revealed to us."

— Vladimir Nabokov (The Stories of Vladimir Nabokov)

Day 55 - Best Viewed Large On Black

Being doing a lot of contemplation lately... glancing back, looking forward! This shot taken looking east at sunset...

Schiermonnikoog

Did a photoshoot with María Rún last month, we wanted a pretty simple studio photoshoot, no big fancy makeup or clothes.

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goldfinch

Molly "Do I jump on the couch now or do I wait until they aren't looking?"

Spotted him at the Nallur Temple entrance, looked very much calm , peaceful and deep in thought.

Chess players casually duel in a relaxing autumn afternoon in downtown Columbus, Georgia

On the pier

In a gallery full of art, a found in thought visitor gets mesmerized by the window view.

Actress Allie Pratt by Sebastian Cvitanic.

Seattle, 2015

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lens: Zenit Zenitar 16mm

Found a beautiful red-tailed hawk busy examining its talons.

Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)

White Rock Lake, Dallas

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Fanefjord Kirke, Møn.

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Stella

Wondering...just a thought

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A 📷 taken by me + Camera Raw

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A solitary figure stands at the edge of the sea, holding a rainbow umbrella as waves roll endlessly toward the shore.

The contrast between the soft, muted tones of the sky and the vibrant colors of the umbrella turns a simple moment into a quiet statement of hope, resilience, and calm before the storm.

Sometimes, all it takes is a touch of color to face the vastness.

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A young Green Heron, still partially covered in down, explores the undergrowth.

View On Black

Museum of Modern Art

New York, New York

View On Black

Taken outside the Three Cranes public house.

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