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created by dji camera

Created with Bryce

Created for the Vivid Art Group Contest Vivid Nature

A honey bee feeding from the nectar at the base of the passion flower.

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On Unst, Shetland’s northernmost island, a striking Viking longhouse and ship replica offer a vivid glimpse into Norse life and legacy.

Unst is believed to be the first landfall of Vikings in the North Atlantic, and today it boasts the highest density of rural Viking sites in the world—over 60 longhouse remains have been identified across the island. The Viking Unst Project, centered in Haroldswick, brings this history to life through two captivating reconstructions: a 9th-century longhouse and the Skidbladner, a replica of the famed Gokstad ship.

The longhouse, built using traditional materials and techniques, stands as a tactile interpretation of Norse domestic architecture. Its turf walls, timber frame, and central hearth evoke the communal warmth and practicality of Viking living. Visitors can explore the interior freely, gaining insight into how families cooked, slept, and gathered in these elongated, multifunctional spaces. The reconstruction draws on archaeological findings from three key Unst sites—Hamar, Underhoull, and Belmont—each revealing layers of Norse settlement from around 1025 to 1220.

Just steps away, the Skidbladner rests beside Harold’s Wick, its sleek silhouette echoing the seafaring prowess of Viking explorers. Modeled after the Gokstad ship discovered in Norway, this replica showcases the craftsmanship and navigational ingenuity that enabled Norse expansion across Europe. With its clinker-built hull and graceful curves, the ship is both a tribute to Viking engineering and a symbol of their adventurous spirit.

Together, the longhouse and ship form a compelling open-air museum, accessible year-round and free to explore. They’re not just static displays—they’re immersive storytelling tools, anchoring Unst’s identity in its Norse heritage. Whether you’re tracing the footsteps of settlers or marveling at maritime design, these reconstructions offer a tangible connection to a time when Unst was a frontier of Viking ambition.

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NEW: MIXMASTER CHALLENGE #23

texture by JoesSistah...

Photos from FOTOLIA free downloads & Google

Created for The Hypothetical ward's

THE 3rd annual " TAKE A WALK ON THE DARKSIDE CHALLENGE"

Created for Kreative People TT239 challenge.

Entered to Explore Worthy, Challenge 122 - Your 2020 Favorite.

(Winner - 1st pl)

Source images 1 Here and 2 Here with thanks, from abstractartangel77.

Other images, my own. Purchased.

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Created for Award Tree's "Red and White Fudge" challenge.

Created for Kreative People's Treat This 320 - July15-21, 2023

www.flickr.com/groups/1752359@N21/discuss/72157721919015109/ Created in DDG Text 2 Dream using Mike's source below.

Prompt: The most beautiful princess wearing glasses (+ modifiers).

Filters: Topaz Gigapixel Ai, Topaz Studio, Topaz Sharpen Ai and Photoshop Beta 2023. Some hand painting.

Thanks for your visit, faves, and kind comments.

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Created with Midjourney, further edited with Topaz Photo AI 2.1.1 ∎About AI: ai-image-stereotypes | People are still smarter - I hope!

Create your own sunshine ...

Happy weekend for you all:)

Created for the Kreative People Contest "Wheels"

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Created for The Award Tree's

New!! ~ Challenge 151.0 ~ Blue Fudge 2 ~.

Some uplifting sounds to bring solace to those oh so weary ear-ies: 'Yuki Song (Remix)' - Deep Forest... best if you rotate that volume knob up just a tad 'cause, damn this good!

Created for Kreative People's "Dancing" contest.

The dancers are Shari Washington Rhone and Tashara Gavin-Moorehead.

Created for Avenue Magazine January 2009 - Theme *Light*

created by dji camera

Created for the Award Tree Group Contest Art Tools and Materials (January 2020)

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Created for Treat This # 142 ~ Kreative People

Thanks to Brillianthues for source image

Created with an 885nm IR filter.

Created for the Magnificent Manipulated Masterpieces

163rd MMM "BOOK TITLES" Challenge

All photos used are my own except for the background which was made in AI. Finished in Topaz and Photoshop

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All rights reserved. This photo is not authorized for use on your blogs, pin boards, websites or use in any other way. You may NOT download this image without written permission All photos used are my own except for the starter image. Artwork in Topaz and Photoshop.

Created for the Kreative People Treat This Challenge #32: www.flickr.com/groups/1752359@N21/discuss/72157644032714030/

Source Image by Abstractartangel: www.flickr.com/photos/abstractartangel77/14074196304/

Deep Waters and Spring #5 Textures by Painted Works by KB: www.flickr.com/photos/vintagefindings/7035866749 and www.flickr.com/photos/vintagefindings/12598315533/in/phot...

All other images and textures used are my own.

Created in the 1930 by the CCC. This 562 acre park added the dam, above, in 1941, that created an 18 acre lake. With over 20 miles of hiking trails this park is known for its hemlock trees and rhododendron. It's located a few miles east of Beckley WV.

Created for The Shock of the New Contest "Heart Art" and for The Award Tree Contest "Shimmering Silhouettes"

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Created with Dream Wombo and my texture as the input

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Created for the AwardTree Contest Red and Blue Treatment

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Created with RNI Films app. Preset 'Ilford HP5'

ok. one more, & thats it. no more old shots =$

im just feeling happy, i just checked the interestingness for my 'desert melody' shot. it was #1 out of 500 images.

www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/2006/10/29/

it might change in the next couple of hours, but still reaching #1.. ah am glad =)

thank you all for showing such interest in my work, that is through your comments & favs.

i've been so occupied i couldnt reply at the messages that was sent to me lately, i will reply though, insha'Allah.

ok. i think that's the longest description ive ever written hehe. so ill stop for now.

Sallam.

Created with GIMP

Created for TMI's challenge Those Amazing Animals … focus on Amphibians and Reptiles

Created for the Magnificent Manipulated Masterpieces

125th MMM "DOUBLE EXPOSURE EFFECT" Challenge

created with midjourney

Created in NightCafe for a challenge and then further edited and textured in BeFunky.

For Sliders Sunday

Created for Angie's Animal Antics Challenge No 7 Premade Backgrounds. Thanks to rubyblossom for the background.

Created with Dream Wombo

Prompts: Winter woodland,

Style: VFX v2

Input photo taken this morning out of our window after a surprise snowstorm yesterday. I wish my view really looked like this!

All of you in the path of this winter storm, please stay safe!

Created with Wombo and a photo of pink roses. I asked Wombo for red roses.

Created with Mandelbulb 3d

Created for the Kreative People Group Contest Mail Collage Art

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Created for DUC22#4

Thanks to Gillian Everett for beautiful Apricot Rose.

All textures created by me in Smart Photo Editor and Photoshop.

Shadow Frames and PNG Images

Best viewed Large

Created for the 53rd Man Ray contest ~ The Gate house !

Thank you very much Paul to give the image for editing this photo.

Textura utilizada: Shaefer

created with midjourney

Created for the Magnificent Manipulated Masterpieces

162nd MMM Image of a fractal image

He almost got away....

created by KHWD

Its a very famous comedy sketch, we need some light relief my friends and what better way to start the festive period

Give me your suggested answers in the comments below (as well as FAVES / COMMENTs if you feel so disposed to do so)

Happy Xmas from KHWD

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AI learning note, proving camera pix are better, the holding of the fork looks wrong and where is the other arm??? ;) x

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Creating a new dimension

Puente de l'Assut de l'Or

de l'architecte Santiago Calatrava

Valencia

Created by Dream Wombo with my texture used as the input.

Created for: Surrealart challenge "Apocalypse"

Created for The Award Tree Challenge 106 ~ Spring Sprang Sprung ~ : www.flickr.com/groups/awardtree/

A brighter spring color palette.

Thanks to everyone for the group invites, awards, kind comments and favorites!

Created with RNI Films app. Preset 'Fuji Natura 1600'