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A dark, grey, wet, foggy day a dripping wet bench and a sense of solitude, I'm lucky enough not to have severe bouts of depression but on those rare days I do experience a level of depression this just about sums up my emotional mind.
The picture was taken of a part of Taferner's sculpture group Editha Wegbegleiter, which can be seen in Szombathely (Hungary). The work caught my eye at first sight. The facial expression and the cracks and fracture lines on the face awakened thoughts in me, which I tried to express with my photo.
Szombathelyen (Magyarország) látható Taferner Editha Wegbegleiter című szoborcsoportja egy részletéről készült a kép. Az alkotás első látásra megfogott. Az arckifejezés és az arcon húzódó repedések, törésvonalak gondolatokat ébresztettek bennem, amelyeket megpróbáltam a fotómmal kifejezni.
This image is completely edited by AI technology .
it is my own photograph of my model Kate , but it is heavily alter colours of eyes , shape and such .
I just wonder if it is " art" or such , since i don't know well about " art" , just a rambling along pictures for fun only .
Hermann Star Mills was built by Henry Reitemeyer and Mattias Kochele in 1867, and was the first steam powered grist mill built in Hermann. Completed in the fall of 1867, it was first advertised in the "Hermanner Volksblatt" of March 21st. 1868. Reitemeyer was one of Hermann's more wealthy merchants. In 1860 he operated a water powered saw and grist mill as well as a general store. Hermann Star Mills was assesed at $14,750.00 in 1868 Although Reitemeyer was forced to declare bankruptcy in 1871, his milling business remained an important contribution to the economy of Hermann.
In 1880 a new steam engine was purchased at a cost of $7,000.00. In 1892 a listing of the machinery of the mill stated the a 125 horse power engine provided power for the machinery. It was also noted that the mill was lit by coal oil lanterns and there was no plumbing or heat. In 1898 a stove was placed in the office. By 1908 electricity and steam heat had been added. By 1917 the mill had city water.
After the demise of the milling business in the dark days of the depression, the mill went through a series of transformations including a cheese factory, furniture storage and paint store, and a pencil factory prior to becoming a machine shop under two different managements.
Chaparral yucca
These plants typically take 5 to 10 years to reach maturity, at which point they shoot up a flower spike to about 10 to 15 feet in about 2 weeks.
The fruit splits open at maturity to release seeds. It is pollinated by the California Yucca moth (Tegeticula maculata); this relationship has become a classic example of symbiosis. Working at night, the female California Yucca moth collects up to a dozen sacks of pollen grains called pollinia and forms them into a massive ball. She then flies to another plant and lands on the ovary of a flower. Standing with her head near the stigma, she inserts her ovipositor into the ovary wall and lays a single egg. She then rubs her pollen mass against the central stigmatic depression, ensuring pollination. The pollinated ovary will now produce many seeds, ensuring an ample food supply for the larva.
Although many associations of Yucca and Yucca moth exist, the California Yucca moth and the Chaparral Yucca form an exclusive relationship. After the flowers have been pollinated, the Chaparral Yucca dies, though the stalk will typically stay upright for several more years.
"The broken are the more evolved" - The Beast
That is a quote from the incredible movie "Split" as spoken by "The Beast" played by the phenomenal James McAvoy. When The Beast sees the scars on Casey Cooke's (Anya Joy Taylor) arms and realises they are somewhat alike. The Beast sees the evidence of suffering upon Casey's skin. Ironically, self injury I always thought made the person lucky in one respect, their suffering is not invisible, why would I say that? Because depression unlike the expression of psychological trauma, is completely unseen.
And yes, I personally have and still do battle with depression, and yes, photography I found was the one and only thing that has a very powerful anaesthetising affect on my negative mindsets, which is why I loathe the Winter as I hate the cold. Funnily enough, Amateur Photographer Magazine ran an article on Mental Health & Photography, seems that there is very much a correlation between mental health and creative talents. For example, I knew a friend who was heavily Bi-Polar and yet he had incredible skills at weaving, floristry and making baskets, he was so quick at it as well.
My point of this is the following, depression is perhaps the most misunderstood mental health condition in the world. Many psychologists provide ineffective therapy, psychiatrists merely numb the pain with Big Pharma in their back pocket and many unqualified other's abandon those who suffer this infliction. If there is ever an expert on the subject of depression, it's the patients themselves, and thanks to the Elite's Global plan well underway, suicides are on the up.
There is one very invaluable thing you can do for someone who suffers from depression, show compassion. Absolutely show pure, bona-fide, unadulterated compassion, in its every endeavouring of the word in practice, put the person first, not your feelings, theirs and theirs alone, trust me, it's the best thing that can happen to them!
I Hope everyone is well and so as always, thank you! :)
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# A fine, American made, product of anxiety... yes, pure unadulterated stress! beats the big pharma pushers, i suppose (when it's efficacious, that is). although i must hold my nose, whatever it takes, to administer their [censored by the new upstanding administrators/owners of Flickr] toxic...... er, therapeutic drug treatment! Yum! Tastes like uranium enriched grapefruit! Feel like [censored again]! I sure rest comfortably -- perhaps a bit too much -- knowing that America's fine pharma companies are finishing us off in fine, fast style. And for the resilient, we've got big, er, test plans for you! Ypa!
With this series of images I'm hoping to raise awareness of mental health and stop the stigma, when it comes to mental illnesses. Stay strong!
Canon EOS + Canon EF 50mm f.1.8 II
extract from the personal photoproject called "quarantine | 20"
"quarantine | 20" è un progetto fotografico personale realizzato durante il periodo di isolamento da covid-19. Rigorosamente realizzato in casa e negli spazi strettamente esterni, si avvale dell'uso di materiale semplice e di facile reperimento. Idee fotografiche molto minimaliste per descrivere, raccontare, questo periodo storico decisamente anomalo così come viene visto attraverso i miei occhi.
Solitudine, isolamento, paure, necessità, desiderio di tornare alla normalità di sempre. Ma cos'è la normalità?
"quarantine | 20" is a personal photographic project created during the period of isolation from covid-19. Strictly made in the home and in strictly outdoor spaces, it makes use of simple and easy to find material. Very minimalist photographic ideas to describe, tell, this decidedly anomalous historical period as it is seen through my eyes.
Loneliness, isolation, fears, needs, desire to return to the normalcy of all time. But what is normalcy?
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Another shot of the Proboscis monkey.
It had been raining all day (bad timing from us as the monsoon had just started...) and I guess we were not the onlyone who disliked it ;-)
Update: Friday 14th, Explore #1!! Thanks so much all!
From Masako~ (fake_plastic_earth)
professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression 'going bananas' is from the effects of bananas on the brain. Read on:
This is interesting.
After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.
Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.
But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school ( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking.. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal..
Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels.. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack..
Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, 'A banana a day keeps the doctor away!'
Okay, I ripped off the title from one of my favourite albums, Iggy Pop's 'Post Pop Depression'. But it kind of goes with the photo for me.
No depression here, but a kind of melancholy that comes with the last rays of light as they paint the sky in rosy hues. Plus, it was the last evening of a long weekend on the wind-swept Phillip Island, a place that I could live but don't (for practical reasons). Although it's not that far from Melbourne...so maybe one day.