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beauty is in the little details around us, you just have to notice them.
Macro Mondays - defining beauty
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So....is "more interesting" a good thing? I could say that this has been an interesting week, but not an exceptionally good week. There are not enough hours in a day lately, and not enough fun in the hours, and there have been too many disappointments and a lack of motivation ....
Well, a new week begins tomorrow...and maybe it will be "more interesting." And I can only hope that that will be a good thing!
Happy Sliders Sunday
William Blake, "Proverbs of Hell"
Macro Mondays - theme: Defining Beauty
Olympus EM-1 / Helios 44M 2/58-f2
A single-exposure image of a small portion (~2") of an antique sequined tapestry, which was illuminated by sunlight at the top, and a blue gel at the bottom. The camera was held right against the tapestry, allowing the vintage Helios lens to create this effect.
"Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it." -Confucius.
Pleased that I found a good quote, I go onto Macro Mondays to check the exact theme wording and realise, this is the quote they gave as an example. D'oh! So how about "Butterflies can't see their wings. They can't see how truly beautiful they are, but everyone else can. People are like that as well." Anon.
Anyway, another butterfly a-roosting, but this one's been in the shower! Happy Bank Holiday Macro Monday everyone! :-)
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) Amagi shigure in a pot, on my steps. Rich color here is not pumped....it really is that rich. Dissected leaves with very dark veins, it is slow growing but the drama is worth it. I got this one from Oregon, which has an ideal climate for maples who thrive there! Enlarge for details of the dramatic leaves both in color and patterns. This is to remind you all that I am passionate about subjects in addition to vintage cars. I probably have over 30 different varieties of Japanese Maples.
I know! Christmas is over, but how could I not!?
A new goodie from Eyelure!
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This beauty easily defines “A Late November Day” The rich color, contrast and clean breathable air are hinting towards an enjoyable Autumn day in November. Probably my favorite season of the year for all the reasons outlined. I look forward to being outdoors either working, walking or just playing around in the yard. I hope you’re enjoying your Autumn season as well. Thanks for viewing my work. Stay safe and be kind. I hope you’re well enough to cast your Vote soon and surely then you’ll Wash Your Hands🙏’s. :-)
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If sometimes you have no idea what kind of photo I am going to post, it's probably because I also have no idea what photo I am going to post, either. I usually decide about 15 seconds beforehand unless there's a birthday or Caturday post. Anyway, this was a reflection of the outside steps along the ceiling of the top floor of the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) and I thought ok I like that and can also relate to that. I feel like I don't post photos of my home city of Chicago as often as I should, either.
So...what does it actually mean to be defined by diagonals? There's an element of unpredictability here and perhaps of choice paralysis too....you are constantly caught between two simultaneous directions given the illusion of a shorter distance between points but only if you are brave enough to take it and can survive. So, you may end up feeling trapped with an illusion that you should be feeling more motivated with a clear direction.
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Scenes discovered on the back roads of Montana. I see at least 6 distinct, well defined layers here on this "layerscape"
*Working Towards a Better World
Let's stop "tolerating" or "accepting" difference, as if we're so much better for not being different in the first place. Instead, let's celebrate difference, because in this world it takes a lot of guts to be different. - Kate Bornstein
No disability or dictionary out there, is capable of clearly defining who we are as a person. - Robert M Hensel
A community that excludes even one member, is not a community at all. - Anonymous
Not all superheroes wear capes. - Anonymous
Thank you for your kind visit. Have a wonderful and beautiful day! xo❤️
Türkis bezeichnet einen nicht einheitlich definierten Farbton, der zwischen Grün und Blau liegend empfunden wird.
- Die Sehnsucht nach Meer , in Farbe ausgedrückt . Es ist eine herrliche Farbe ♡ !
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Turquoise denotes a non-uniformly defined color tone that is perceived to lie between green and blue. - The longing for the sea, expressed in color. It's a gorgeous color ♡!
"If beauty was a drop of water, you'll be the ocean" ;)
My first try of capturing a water drop shot. It was a little bit trickier than what I initially thought. Nevertheless, I got this somewhat respectable beauty. HMM!
Ringing Roger, Peak District, UK
© 2025 Paul Newcombe. Don't use without permission.
The previous uploads were taken from Upper Tor (right of centre on the horizon).
On my way back, I stopped at Ringing Roger. The light was constantly changing. I liked this one with Grindslow Knoll in shadow and the light on the right helping define the foreground rocks.
"We ascribe beauty to that which is simple; which has not superfluous parts; which exactly answers its ends; .. "
~Ralph Waldo Emerson~
group: #MacroMondays
theme: #DefiningBeauty
Beauty is harmony and aesthetics but the small bumps and mistakes give it the individual character
Schönheit ist Harmonie und Ästhetik aber die kleinen Fehler , Brüche und Unebenheiten machen den individuellen Charakter
Defining beauty
In "representational" photography, I feel that two things are very important: that the gray values carry the bulk of the photographs tactile characteristics, and that preserving a sense of the light quality is extremely important. It's not always easy (or obvious) to achieve both of these things in such a way that they deliver a "believable" photograph. I'd like to think that these qualities are generally present in my work.
Case in point is this photograph, made with the Rolleiflex 2.8E (Planar) on Ilford's exceptionally good FP4+ film. I exposed this roll at 50 ASA, so it received more than one stop more exposure than "box speed", and developed it in Barry Thornton's 2-Bath developer, which is a variation on Divided D-23. This developer never fails to give me exceptionally good negatives that contain loads of usable information, and the images have a smoothness that typically exceed my expectations. The grain structure is always pleasing and there's plenty of sharpness where it's wanted. In many ways, this is the perfect developer.
It's funny, I experimented with Divided D-23 back in 1984/5 and found it gave outstanding negatives, and yet I never used it again, until 2 years ago (in the form of the Thornton modification). Now, it's one of the most appreciated tools in my darkroom.
You can read more about the Thornton developer at onlinedarkroom.blogspot.com/p/barry-thornton-articles.html
Ovahe Beach - The best place to rest in all of Rapa Nui.
Can you imagine a beach with pink sands but without the possibility of bathing in its waters? This is what defines Ovahe Beach, in short, a small enigmatic oasis on Rapa Nui for those who seek to be alone and enjoy a day of peace to explore the natural wonders of an indescribable place like this.
What is Ovahe beach like?
Playa Ovahe is an isolated place, 100% virgin and destined to enjoy peace and tranquility. Its swell is stronger than that of the other beaches on the island and bathing is not allowed, but it is offset by a unique solitude that will be difficult to find in other parts of the island or the world.
Ovahe has incredible pink sands caused by the volcanic cliffs that surround it and that share its hue (the cliffs have a strong reddish color). This natural panorama is incredible in the eyes of all visitors.
Finally, I found water that is warmer than in Anakena and even more transparent. If in Anakena I saw marine biodiversity clearly and spectacularly, here it was as if nothing separates the surface and the seabed.
Unlike Anakena beach, in Ovahe the activity is focused solely on enjoying the place. It is not a beach suitable for swimming (it has more waves than Anakena - NOT in my day) and there are no nearby food stalls or sale of handicrafts or bathrooms.
Since the number of visitors who come there is reduced compared to other places on the island, they make it a perfect place for rest, peace and admiration of nature.
Now, if you want to take advantage of its waters, you can snorkel, dive or fish. Why could I do these sports if the beach is not suitable for swimming? Because these sports are guided by natives of the island and are carried out deeper than the shore, so they are less dangerous.
If you want to do any of these sports, you must, yes or yes, hire it in the city Hanga Roa since in the Ovahe sector you will not find anyone.
Regarding snorkeling, I tell you that the marine diversity of this place is more abundant than in other areas, and I was lucky, I saw the famous Easter Island turtles up close.
Finally, and due to its proximity, I chose to visit two beaches in one day. Here my option would be to go to Ovahe and then in the afternoon pass quickly and enjoy the beer, food and toilet of Anakena.
Due to the orientation of Ovahe and surrounded by a high volcanic hill, the best time to enjoy the sun and take pictures is in the morning. In the afternoon the beach stays in shade. This can be a problem for some, but it can be a blessing for others, since that circumstance allows refuge from the sun on the hottest days.
The barber's pole is there ready if a barber buys it but I think the shingles definely need replacing.
Each of us will experience that earth-shattering, life-changing defining moment, and when it happens we will know. It will be like an explosion that separates the past from the present....and points us to a new, bright future. Learn to embrace your defining moments -- those times when we make the right choices and we know it! It is my hope that TODAY will be a definining moment for you.....a new a wonderful beginning!
NOTE: Thanks so much for your visits, comments, invites, and most of all your friendship. You add to the joy in my life each day! :-)