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A photo I took in Braives (Belgium) a few days ago at the end of the afternoon.
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I shot this while working on a yearlong photo-a-day project which also coincided with a lot of changes in my personal life, reflecting on the important things, and setting new goals. There's nothing more helpful then taking time to walk the countryside and surrounding yourself with nature, in order to listen to your soul.
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A photo I took in Braives (Belgium) a few days ago
at the end of the afternoon. It was snowing a lot!
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Let Us Together
A poem by Peter S. Quinn
Let us together spin
Songs to our own heart
From the feelings inside in
Not in any old rampart
This is all perfectly me
This is all perfectly you
Spinning our tunes in free
Something that everyone should do
Let us together sing
Dreams on our own way
Always some new there bring
Turning their catch to play
Love songs of never ending
Always they are so true
With every song voice blending
With their emotions coming thru
Let us together touch
Stepwise and far apart
‘Cause words mean so much as such
Both in their end and start
Let us just sing for a reason
Filling up certain space
All time songs and season
With full of catch and phrase
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Taken a few days ago in Athens, Greece... Nice station.
The above photo has been shot with the Samsung NX10
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This is where I used to revise my books when I made my degree in Journalism. I didn't use a fisheye lens. I have actually assembled some 14 photos I took when I was there. The original image is huge (12000 pixels wide).
The above photo has been shot with the Samsung NX10, which has been provided to me by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. If you're interested, here is an interview I gave to Samsung imaging
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The "Mont des Arts" (meaning "hill of the arts") is a historic site in the center of Brussels, Belgium. The showcase square was created for the Universal Exposition held in Brussels in 1910. It featured a park and a monumental staircase with cascading fountains descending the gentle slope from Place Royale down to Boulevard de l'Empereur.
The original square was destroyed during the post-war construction frenzy known as Brusselization; between 1954 and 1965, the square and its surroundings gave way to massive, severely geometric postmodern structures such as the Royal Library of Belgium and the Congress Palace.
The Mont des Arts offers one of Brussels’ finest views. From the vantage point on a hill, the famous tower of the Brussels Town Hall at the Grand Place is clearly visible.
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Love Is All In Its Endless Time
A poem by Peter S. Quinn
Love is all in its endless time
Touch of feelings like leaves in fall
Each moment has its prime
Till the next one to you will call
Every boulevard is in its style
At very first - only a lonely go
Not until you have walked its mile
Shall you its heart truly know
So much is in time chasing
It seem to nowhere flowing
And hard for the mind tracing
When there is so much on going
The houses with hearts to fill
Momentarily on in their space
Coming and leaving at their will
Capturing knowledge many ways
Endless thru squares and flourish
To be informed or not to be
Gaining what one shall accomplish
If one can for a moment see
The apples fall to garden’s earth
And give a brain-wave sweet
For futures and new science birth
Tomorrows may sincerely treat
I have the sun
You have the waves
It's a a beautiful May day
Everyday should be a holiday
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Victoria Day ~ Holiday Long Weekend
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I took this photo at the top of a mountain in Mykonos Island
(near the Lighthouse of Armenistis), Greece.
Under the thick fog, there is the sea...
The above photo has been shot with the Samsung NX10
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Mystery of the Square Stone
A poem by Peter S. Quinn
Mystery of the square stone
As centuries drift on by
And the stone is there alone
With earth dust and the sky
Flowers have grown awhile
Giving their seeds of age
For occasions and a style
Each in their own laid stage
The playful circling rising
On every occurrence’s tide
In flow of their surprising
When moments awhile abide
A pondering of its mystery
That no one really knows
From strange times and free
No memories ever shows
Though we are still looking
Trying to resolve and find
The past is on blocking
Eyes of knowledge blind
As seeds will come and grow
To make this stone lost
In tomorrows’ coming slow
Where history has crossed
How do you play Naughts and Crosses?...
Have a great Christmassy Saturday...
Debbie ~ KissThePixel 2021
During a recent workshop with Alex and Rebecca Webb, I had to submit one photo inspired on the light in London. I made it my daily quest to get out on the streets every day just before sunset in search of a special moment. This is one of them, taken from the Southbank, facing the Palace of Westminster, with its iconic Big Ben.
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Dedicated to all those sweet hearts separated from its soul..it"s love..);-
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About Valentines day:
Do we need a day for love? We can debate for hours, but it is a fact, this consumer world has an influence on us. And we all love to be part of celebrations. So we like days like Valentines day or Love Day. Here comes another Feb 14th.
So why, when and where this Valentines day started?
It all started with Saint Valentine. The saint of Love.
Valentine's Day is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. It is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"). The day first became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.(Courtesy : Wiki.). It was sort of not that popular celebration before the influence of" World wide web". It is in fact and online celebration later extended to street. Now every remote corner in the earth has something to sell related to Love that day, card,flower or some emotions (:P).
Praveen asked me yesterday do you need something for Monday??? I was surprised to see even a non materialist person like my other half is "concerned" about that day. Whether he will buy me anything tomorrow that is another question.
From an artistic POV we are thinking creatively. But what is truth behind? We are spending a small amount for Love. "Few bucks"-Can we love buy with that few bucks???Dont know.
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This is a long exposure photo (20 sec). I played with 2 small torches. :D
(The above photo has been shot with the Samsung NX10)
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Escape
A poem by Katie Gabrielle
If I go around in circles
I will surely drown
At the end of this tunnel
Will I ever be found?
Can I escape
This puzzle maze
I need some java
It's one of those days!
Late for work
Can't find the light
On this highway to hell.
Help me escape
I keep missing the sign
Next time I'll be smart
And I'll find the way
Just don't be a smart ass
And say have a nice day!
Working right next to City of London's Barbican complex, is such a treat!!! The area is a prominent example of 1970s British brutalist architecture, redeveloping an area devasted by WWII bombings. The concrete estate consists of several tower blocks, terraces, grouped around a lake and green squares. Today, the estate also hosts The Barbican Centre, the largest performing arts center of its kind in Europe. Every day, as I commute between the concrete buildings, I never cease to be amazed by photographic opportunities and creative compositions offered by this type of architecture!
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I've taken this photo very early in the morning near St.-Léon-sur-Vézère, in the South West of France
The above photo has been shot with the Samsung NX10
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Through The Summer
A poem by Peter S. Quinn
Through the summer with its itinerant light
Where cut grains are yellow-brownish and knot
Full of the gentle wind to bathe its laying lot
By the muddled coming murkiness of the night
Where the days are in green leaves and bright
With summer in its middle of July and hot
Before earth is in its decomposing rot
When birds in high nests first try out their flight
I'm there like a young traveler before
With my heart and beat in its pondering
When the days are surprising in their lore
And my mind full of thoughts and wandering
I'm like he - a voyager through an open field!
When the breeze of midsummer to me yield
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Most popular beer here in Belgium :)
I took this picture a few hours ago...
Yes, it's already snowing.
(The above photo has been shot with the Samsung NX10)
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Frozen Earth
A poem by Peter S. Quinn
Frozen earth
Like silvery ground
Each day 'it’s worth
Being here around
Echoes singing
Of the wintry breeze
Winter cold bringing
With Christmas trees
You and I
Hoping for sun rays
Thru open sky
Round moods of grays
Yesterday´s cold
Though colder it’s now
As ice threads unfold
On Icy brow
Frozen road
Curving on and on
Moment´s erode
Till they are gone
Winter dreaming
At beautiful sight
In trance all´s seeming
This cold dim night
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This is the entrance of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. I took this picture 4 days ago.
The above photo has been shot with the Samsung NX10
More facts: The National Archaeological Museum in Athens houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity. It is considered one of the great museums in the world and contains the richest collection of artifacts from Greek antiquity worldwide. It is situated in the Exarhia area in central Athens between Epirus Street, Bouboulinas Street and Tositsas Street while its entrance is on the Patission Street adjacent to the historical building of the Athens Polytechnic.
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Anton Launay is a French juggler. I met him in a street in the centre of Brussels a few days ago... He is a great man.
Here is a poetic video that shows one of his amazing performances with a magic crystal ball...
The above photo has been shot with the Samsung NX10
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Summer is Now Touching Gray
A poem by Peter S. Quinn
Summer is now touching gray
Gathering leaves of yellow
On its going to yesterday
As the autumn says hello
Fingers weaving reddish ground
As the day becomes dark
Withering wings all around
Now night in stars will spark
Like a Juggler fall is starting
Filling moments with new glow
As the summer is departing
On its approach so very slow
Torching the leaves with grace
Moments filling with regret
As the redden symphony plays
Shades of autumn’s alphabet
Summer is now leaving soon
Every emerald growing deep
Silver dress with bluish moon
Again here awoken from sleep
Days of longings in the tranquil
All that was and is then gone
With a tomorrow awaiting still
To convey memories here on
To all the lovely Flickr ladies whom are a constant inspiration to me with their beautiful images and wonderful photography and reciprocate to me on my images with kind and encouraging comments and always find time to look at my photography, I wish you a very happy British Mothers Day from here in the UK. Mothers Day varies throughout the world, but I wish you a wonderful Sunday, and I'm off to lunch with my Son and Husband to celebrate Mothers Day here on this gorgeous Spring day ~ KissThePixel2019
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Taken in Oia, Santorini island, Greece.
The above photo has been shot with the Samsung NX10
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A local Burmese woman stands by the southern entrance to the Mingun pagoda, cracked during an earthquake in 1839. It was built to house a relic of the Buddha, the brick structure was originally intended to be over 150 meters tall, but a series of factors impeded its completion such as technological challenges associated with such a large project, insufficient labor, because many of the slaves brought over for the construction project escaped, and probably most importantly, a prophecy went around in the Kingdom saying that once the pagoda was finished, the Kingdom would come to an end. I sure this may have led to a deliberate slowdown of the project!
When the King died in 1819 the project was indefinitely stopped and none of his successors resumed work on it. In front of the pagoda facing the river are the remains of two giant Chinthe lions about 29 meters high, guarding the temple… I can't help but wonder how impressive the finished project would have looked like if it had been completed…
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Okunoin is Japan's largest cemetery. Stretching away to either side, the forest floor is scattered with more than 200,000 stone stupas of all shapes and sizes. Here and there you’ll also find Jizō statues and the occasional war memorial. A large number of historical characters are also buried here, among them the great general Oda Nobunaga.
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A photo I took at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece. This very old statue's head was different... The focus is on the nose.
The above photo has been shot with the Samsung NX10, which has been provided to me by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
More facts: The National Archaeological Museum in Athens houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity. It is considered one of the great museums in the world and contains the richest collection of artifacts from Greek antiquity worldwide. It is situated in the Exarhia area in central Athens between Epirus Street, Bouboulinas Street and Tositsas Street while its entrance is on the Patission Street adjacent to the historical building of the Athens Polytechnic.
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I am Almost Alive
A poem by Katie Gabrielle
I am Almost Alive
I have rhythm
I have jive!
But it's awfully hard
To see
I'm not that cute
I'm only me!
I am an old piece of history
Where my brain is
That's a mystery!
And my nose
Is really big
They call me art
What's your name
I'm all in pieces
They call that fame
Stick me in an cold museum
Where people stare
Don't think I see them
But I do
They point and say
Who's the dude
With half a brain?
He's lost his mind
Is he insane?
He is a statue made of stone
He's almost alive
Leave him alone!!
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A reflection of the Belgacom Towers located in Brussels. The buildings take their name from the leading telecommunications company. They are among the tallest skyscrapers in Belgium.
The above photo has been shot with the Samsung NX10
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Belgacom Up Up Towers
A poem by Peter S. Quinn
Belgacom up up towers
Thru the open sky
Mirror glass empowers
To reach tomorrow’s high
Every hour in waking
Thru the life below
Telecommunications making
In their goals go
Yesteryears were different
Within other ways
Now it’s steel glass bent
With the sunshine days
Clear up on and going
Gathering futures revere
In all its glassy glowing
Thru its day and year
Dreams of fresh prospect
Giving more of hope
With innovative intellect
And holding to strong rope
Inside their days of living
More to offer to new
Together to future giving
Making dreams come true
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Pulse of Brussels
A poem by Katie Gabrielle
The soul of Brussels
Reflections of a world
Mirror what we see
And what really is
Imagine what minds
Have passed through these
Steps and to the top
Gazing upon this city
Dreaming grand dreams
Hoping for a better world
And creating one
With each wave of the flag
The pulse of Brussels
Soars to the skies
Reflecting pride, spirit
and love
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I've taken this photo in Fontalirant, near Thenon in France. It was quite early in the morning and I really enjoyed the moment I spent there.
The above photo has been shot with the Samsung NX10
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All Inside This
A poem by Peter S. Quinn
There was a time
All inside this
In morning’s prime
The first of kiss
When light embraces
The hours on
And new dawn laces
To twilight's gone
There was a way
With passion's flame
In a new born day
Not done the same
When words were whole
Of inspirations thought
That had their goal
In what they ought
There is a word
That is worth knowing
That often occurred
When thoughts were flowing
It was of the kisses
New morning gives
One sometimes misses
When a loss relives
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Lansdowne Theatre is a historic theatre building located at Lansdowne, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, and consists of a two story front section with street level shops and offices above, and a 1,400 seat auditorium. It was designed by noted theater architect William Harold Lee (1884-1971) and is in the Spanish Revival style.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. It may be restored due to fund raising efforts. Visited with a Photo group.
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I visited the Ancient Greek Agora a few days ago. Terrific place, a must see.
The above photo has been shot with the Samsung NX10
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More facts: The Temple of Hephaestus and Athena Ergane, also known as the Hephaisteion or Theseion, is the best preserved ancient Greek temple. It is a Doric order peripteral temple, located at the north-west side of the Agora of Athens, on top of the Agoraios Kolonos hill. From the 7th century until 1834, it served as the Greek Orthodox church of St. George Akamates.
Hephaestus was the patron-god of metal working. Athena Ergane was the patron-goddess of pottery and crafts in general. There were numerous potter shops and metal working factories in the vicinity of the temple, justifying the dedication of the temple to these two deities. The archaeological evidence suggests that there was no previous building located on top of the hill, except for a small sanctuary which was burned when the Persians occupied Athens in 480 BC. The name Theseion or Temple of Theseus, was erroneously attributed to the monument under the assumption it housed the remains of the Athenian hero Theseus, brought back to the city from the island of Skyros by Kimon in 475 BC.
After the battle of Plataea, the Greeks swore never to rebuild their sanctuaries, destroyed by the Persians during their invasion of Greece, but to leave them in ruins, as a perpetual reminder of barbarian ferocity. The Athenians directed their funds towards rebuilding their economy and strengthening their influence in the Delian League. When Pericles came to power, he envisioned a grand plan for transforming Athens into the centre of Greek power and culture. The temple of Hephaestus in the Agora was meant to embody the richest evidence of Athenian tradition, conservatively in the Doric order and the full complement of carved metopes that had long been Athens’ pride on its conspicuous Treasury at Delphi. Construction started in 449 BC, but the temple was not completed until 415 BC, presumably because emphasis shifted towards the monumental construction on the Acropolis, with funds and workers being redirected towards the Parthenon. The western frieze was completed between 445-440 BC, while the eastern frieze, the western pediment and several changes in the building's interior are dated to 435-430 BC. It was only during the Peace of Nicias (421-415 BC) that the roof was completed and the cult images were installed. The temple was officially inaugurated in 416-415 BC. (Article's source: Wikipedia)
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This is a long exposure photo (15 sec). I played with a small torch. :D
(The above photo has been shot with the Samsung NX10)
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I recently started working right next to City of London's Barbican complex, what a treat!!! The area is a prominent example of 1970s British brutalist architecture, redeveloping an area devasted by WWII bombings. The concrete estate consists of several tower blocks, terraces, grouped around a lake and green squares. Today, the estate also hosts The Barbican Centre, the largest performing arts center of its kind in Europe. Every day, as I commute between the concrete buildings, I never cease to be amazed by photographic opportunities and creative compositions offered by this type of architecture!
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The church of Santa Ana in Sella dates back to the 15th century. This small picturesque town in the mountains close to Spanish Costa Blanca was founded by the Moors over 1000 years ago. The structure of the small streets and some buildings still show the Arab influence. After the Reconquista, the Moorish population that lived in Sella for centuries was expulsed and Sella became inhabited by Mallorcans. The village is pretty isolated in the mountains but well worth the visit (they also cook an amazing paella!).
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In photography, light and shadow are key. One cannot be without the other. Shadows can add a lot to a photograph. They can emphasize emotions, create surreal images, and be used in a variety of ways. While strong use of shadows in color photographs tends to be mostly used in silhouettes, it can also appear in a variety of other forms in color photos as well. In my opinion though, shadows are most powerful when used in black and white photographs.
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There are now over 500 million bicycle owners in China, representing the largest leap in individual mobility of human history. Even with the fast multiplication of cars and traffic jams generated in urban areas, the bicycle remains the biggest means of individual mobility for hundreds of millions of Chinese.
I made this photograph in the Forbidden City, composing this cyclist against a red wall - a color symbolizing happiness - just as he was mounting his bike. Towering behind the wall was one of the magnificent palaces, royal residences of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
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Watching the world through a glass of fresh beer :)
You may notice the 5 ultra famous windmills of Mykonos, Greece (upside down)...
The above photo has been shot with the Samsung NX10
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While exploring the Arabian Desert outside the @AlMaha_Resort, I came across this camel caravan traveling back to camp. I jumped out of the Land Cruiser and raced to the front of the caravan to compose against the setting sun. This is the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR), UAE’s first national park. It's a protected environment for the last of the desert wildernesses, setup to preserve its unique and beautiful desert habitat, and the many threatened flora and fauna species within. If you ever travel to Dubai, I highly recommend checking out this amazing initiative.
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A scenery I captured in Naxos Island, Greece.
The above photo has been shot with the Samsung NX10
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