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Solo per documentare che: dopo essermi fatto diverse centinaia di metri di dislivello per raggiungere un punto da dove fare il tramonto, vedendo il tempo mettersi male ho deciso per il rientro anticipato. Ovviamente alle 20.30, puntuale come un orologio svizzero, lo squarcio maledetto ha improvvisamente illuminato il Pelmo. Non potendo fare altro che maledirmi in tutte le lingue conosciute, mi sono fermato per immortalare l'Enrosadira, fenomeno che ormai pensavo non esistesse più.
Morale: mai dire mai.
The situation in Ukraine became dire when Russia launched an attack, forcing many Russians who opposed Putin and refused to join the army to flee the country. Fortunately, my friends and I were lucky enough to have Jewish heritage., which enabled us to repatriate to Israel. We met in Haifa, where we are all struggling to adjust to our new lives. While we are grateful to be safe, we are also aware of the uncertainty that lies ahead.
As a new immigrant, I am faced with the challenge of finding employment while learning Hebrew. Meanwhile, my friends have just graduated from university and are contemplating their next steps in this unfamiliar territory. Forced emigration is never easy, but we are determined to make the best of our situation and move forward.
Despite the challenges we face, we take comfort in the fact that life goes on. We continue to persevere and embrace our new reality, with hope and optimism for what the future may hold.
While life in forced emigration is far from easy, we are doing our best to adapt and carry on. The mother of one of these boys asked me to take a photo of her son and his friend, which serves as a reminder that even amidst hardship, moments of connection and joy can still be found.
I think I can place this image in the “never before seen” category. The main subject here is a micrometeorite smaller than a grain of sand. On the sides, we see rough natural diamonds with impurities that cause them to fluoresce. The diamonds are bathed in ultraviolet light, causing them to emit visible light – the diamonds are the source of light for this photo. Light within diamonds illuminating stardust.
Taken with a Mitutoyo Plan APO 20x microscope objective, the full image required 575 frames to focus stack. The stacking was done with a continuous light source, so the best option here is to switch your camera to an electronic shutter. At these magnifications, the mechanical shutter shakes the camera enough to create blurry images when not using flash. The software used here is important: Helicon Focus. It’s by far the most efficient and powerful tool for extensive focus stacking, but more importantly: The company is based in Kharkiv, Ukraine. If you’re into macro photography and microscopy, check them out: www.heliconsoft.com/ - they have a 20% off sale right now.
The situation in Ukraine is optimistic and dire simultaneously, with constant bombardment from Russian missiles aimed at civilian infrastructure. Putin’s Russia is attempting to destroy the electricity grid which would keep Ukrainians in the dark, and without heat. Such an act on its own could be considered a genocide by the Geneva Conventions, on top of the other genocidal war crimes already committed in 2022… and earlier. The true spirit of Ukraine was seen over the holidays, when those without power helped others in their community, uniting strangers for essential aid but also festive cheer.
The world continues to send aid to Ukraine. The first US “Patriot” missile defense system is reported to be en route to Ukraine. A month ago, the Bulgarian government formally announced that they are sending military equipment and weapons to support Ukraine. Weapons manufacturers around the world are making ammunition as quickly as possible to replenish stockpiles from those that have given the Ukrainian military everything they could. The “war machine” around the planet is in motion.
It feels like the world is watching from the sidelines, with the goal of destroying Russia while simultaneously being weary of China. The goal should be for Ukraine to win, but to offer too much support too quickly would possibly cause Russia to back away with a massive military still intact… or use the unthinkably devastating weapons. The goal seems to be wearing down the Russian forces until there is nothing left, while cruise missiles impact on homes and hotels. Innocent lives are lost in the process.
Sanctions appear to be working, but Russian weapons are still being built. Cruise missiles recently launched at Ukrainian civilian targets can be traced to manufacturing dates in September 2022. Drones continue to arrive from Iran, though thankfully they have been largely ineffective on the battlefield and are shot out of the sky. Rumours of weapons shipments from North Korea are gaining credibility. Weapons alone cannot win a war, and Russia is running very low on its most important asset: trained soldiers.
The losses continue in huge numbers, with over 700 Russian soldiers killed in action every day. Many of these men have almost no training, and are being sent to areas such as Bakhmut where the Ukrainian forces decimate wave after wave of frontal attacks, losing no ground in the process.
Soon, the fields will be frozen. New territory will be liberated by the Ukrainian people. I sincerely hope that when the front line is broken once again, the Russian efforts will dissolve along with their current government. Some sources suggest that Putin has a plan to escape to Venezuela if his government collapses, although such things are impossible to verify. This winter will be the most important phase of this global conflict.
Do you sit back and watch? Most of us do. This is a reminder that you can do something to help. Write to your politicians and say that you’d rather Ukraine win swiftly at this point, since Russia is no longer a threat to the West. You can create artwork, you can donate money, and you can vote with your wallet. Personally, I now avoid buying anything from a company that still operates in Russia. You can find that list here: www.dontfundwar.com/directory . There are companies in Ukraine you can support as well – I previously mentioned HeliconSoft, but I’ve purchased some delicious spices from this store: www.ebay.com/str/ethnofoods . I’m certain there are countless other things that can be sourced from Ukraine (I’m a big fan of cast iron cookware made in Ukraine from BIOL and Maysternya).
Stay safe out there, folks. To my friends and family in Ukraine, I think about you every day. Слава Україні!
Had to do a little nerd sewing. I made up the tank pattern, and the shorts are a free pattern from Caila Made. Both upcycled from old garments.
The Essex Strait from Monrovia sailing under ominous looking lenticular clouds toward Mount Diablo on the Carquinez Strait.
On a frigid morning at an undisclosed location, a team of scientists assembled at the perimeter of a frost-laden meadow, their exhalations visible in the crisp mountain air. After decades of rigorous genetic research, a historic milestone was achieved: the reintroduction of the dire wolf, Canis dirus, extinct for approximately 10,000 years.
Utilizing ancient DNA, three specimens were cloned. Their white fur contrasting sharply with the landscape. Larger than their modern counterparts, these formidable predators, with robust jaws and muscular frames, emerged from their crates, amber eyes surveying the unfamiliar terrain. Their inaugural howl reverberated through the coniferous forest, a resonant echo of a bygone era.
This initiative sought to restore an extinct species. Yet, as the wolves retreated into their huge enclosure, a profound question looms-- can humanity harmoniously coexist with a species resurrected from prehistory? There are no plans to attempt to stock wild populations, yet many people are fearful of recreating extinct species.
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AI image created with Elon Musk's Grok3.
Potresti dire sono un sognatore.... ma non sono l'unico...spero un giorno Tu Ti unirai a noi... e il mondo vivra' come uno solo.......unito.....
You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one, I hope someday you will join us, and the world will live as one.
John Lennon
[November 2009 - greetz and thanks to everyone from Tumblr]
shot back in 1992
oxford, uk
a close crop from a scan shot from
maybe the Canon AE-1 or a crappy disposable.
The 'Dire' Immortal ship takes targets down with swiftness; Armed to the brim with guns, anything in it's way is mere dust
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This model was based around this skull face on the front, yet from almost all angles, it is unable to be seen :P
"Sarebbe potuto essere","avrei potuto","sarebbe andata diversamente se" ;...ci sono tanti modi inutili per descrivere l'ignoto....io preferisco guardare e agire,e non rimpiangere.
Mai dire sempre,mai dire mai.Quel che dev'essere,alla fine...è.
Possibilismo.Io vivo così,io sono così.
An entry for the "Loves THERMOS" competition at Threadless.
7 colors on aqua.
Votes and comments are very much appreciated.