Created by David McCracken

Mallard Ducks are very common, but that does not diminish their beauty! I am quite certain this is a young Mallard which caught my attention in a pond.

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Les Canards colverts sont très communs, mais cela n'enlève rien à leur beauté ! Je suis tout à fait certain que c'est un jeune colvert qui a attiré mon attention dans un étang.

Another yet again from on route for the big lad's Christmas shopping. Best shopping trip ever😉

Je vous souhaite un excellent #weekend avec cette vue de Notre-Dame-du-Cap-Falcon - Toulon

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Notre-Dame-du-Cap-Falcon est une chapelle catholique située à l'extrémité du Cap Brun sur le territoire de la ville de Toulon dans le département français du Var. Inaugurée le 26 avril 1975 par Mgr Gilles Barthe, évêque de Fréjus-Toulon1, elle est surmontée d'une statue de la Vierge précédemment située sur le Cap Falcon à Oran et est dédiée à tous les Pieds-Noirs enterrés au Maroc, en Algérie et en Tunisie.

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The Aiggin Stone on Blackstone Edge near Rochdale. This is thought to be a medieval waymarker, sited on an old packhorse route, overlaying a Roman road crossing the Pennines. A rude latin cross is incised on the stone, with the letters I.T. The stone once stood several feet tall but has been diminished by falling and being pushed over.

Late day sunbeams stream through saltwater splashes at Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach, Florida.

Nikon D7500, Sigma 18-300, ISO 200, f/9.0, 120mm, 1/800s

A side profile of the Shanghai World Financial Centre (opened 2008) the 2nd tallest building in Shanghai, China and the 12th tallest in the world. Tops out at 492 metres or 1,614 feet (101 floors).

for Macro Mondays. The smallest of a set of four candles in diminishing sizes. Bokeh from sequinned makeup bag lit up by my phone light.

A stylish young woman saunters down White Street Pier, savoring the ambience of a tropical Spring evening in Key West, Florida.

Nikon D7500, Sigma 18-300, ISO 12800, f/4.2, 38mm, 1/10s

Virtually every single day, Blanca and I walk on one beach or another, sometimes twice a day. That fact doesn't diminish in the slightest the excitement I feel when exploring a new trail to a new beach. The cliff-hugging coastal woods with their evergreen trees are incredibly dark and spooky, and so it's all the more thrilling when you approach the edge where the light starts streaming in from the open sea and you hear the waves crashing!

In thought of yesterdays Jupiter and Neptune conjunction - I sat with the moon in SL before I slipped to bed to do my manifestations and intentions to really take hold of the new energy and phase we're stepping into. ♥

“The moon does not fight. It attacks no one. It does not worry. It does not try to crush others. It keeps to its course, but by its very nature, it gently influences. What other body could pull an entire ocean from shore to shore? The moon is faithful to its nature and its power is never diminished.” — Deng Ming-Dao

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is the only genuine kind. Vanity and arrogance only diminish the beauty we see on the outside. I think that's what I love so much about horses. They are so incredibly beautiful but they lack vanity and arrogance. They just are what they are without even trying.

David McCracken's Diminish and Ascend

A Photograph of a wall on a side street. This was taken in an old part of London.

On my way to Wedge Pond the sky was cloudy giving me hope for a colored sunrise. A half hour from my destination it started to pour with rain and my hopes began to diminish. However, since it was best to press on, the hope was that the weather would improve.

When I arrived the rain had begun to subside. A young lady was parked beside me arriving moments before I did. We both got out of our vehicles and struck up a conversation. She was there to climb one of the many mountains while I was there to photograph them. A very brave young lady indeed. We soon went on our respective ways and I set up for what should arrive first. The light in the eastern sky. It did, but only for about 20 seconds and I thought, glad to have pressed on and nice to have met another seeking adventure.

Thank you all for taking a look at my images, much appreciated!

Bosque del Apache NWR NM

Staking out a location where the cranes will come in to roost for the night involves waiting and constant adjustment of camera settings as the light fades. Many of the cranes don't come in until the photographable light is greatly diminished but the colors can be stunning and they are in constant flux. For a few moments the water near this crane was lit up magically. There were several in this light but my 600 was too much reach to capture them with their reflections. My 300 should have been in reach. Lesson hopefully learned.

A Puku antelope drinks from a marsh in front of our lodge in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. Nearly one-third of all Puku are found in protected areas, zoos, and national parks due to their diminishing habitat.

I heard on the radio a few days ago that dark eyed juncos are one of the types of birds that is diminishing in population. Fortunately, I'm not seeing that in the Portland area, as they're still one of the most prevalent around here..

Possibly one of the most spiritual and eye catching locations in Bali. This is Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, or Pura Bratan, a major Shaivite water temple on Bali, Indonesia. The temple complex is located on the shores of Lake Bratan in the mountains near Bedugul.

I arrived late in the afternoon with high expectations and was prematurely disappointed by heavy clouds and poor visibility which diminished the beauty of the location. However, the setting sun broke through around 6:00 p.m. and allowed me to witness the temple in all its splendor. Do not miss this place if you ever visit Bali!

“Everyone strives after the law,” says the man, “so how is that in these many years no one except me has requested entry?” The gatekeeper sees that the man is already dying and, in order to reach his diminishing sense of hearing, he shouts at him, “Here no one else can gain entry, since this entrance was assigned only to you. I’m going now to close it.”

—Franz Kafka, “Before the Law”

Hanksville, Utah

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"They flamed unwavering, long into the night.

Not stars washed up on the far beach.

Not lightning bolts persisting on singed retinas.

Not campfires diminishing to coals

as old storytellers lost momentum. No.

Streetlights. Houselights. Car lights. Approaching

till we could see up close how brashly they vied

with the splendid humility of the auroras."

- Douglas Skrief.

Thanks Patricia (Meyer) for your comment of how "this fellow has a wonderful way of painting emotions with words" and for the inspiration to go out into a rainy evening in my neighborhood.

The feeling of being hooked can be devastating or absolutely marvelous

I'm hooked on so many things

Luckily my things are of the good stuff

At least, finally

Like life

I'm hooked on life, I'm pretty high sometimes, I'm so EvaThrilled from time to time that I feel I'm having a out of a body experience

I think life is getting better and better

And how can I not feel that

Love is out there

Friendship is out there

Mother Nature is out there

It's so important to sort out the things you don't want in your life

Swooooosch away with it

Either it's people or things

If they are not good for you, you really shouldn't deal with them, using your valuable time

We don't know how long time we will have left here on earth

My time is used on the things I value the most

And of course I have a boring job from time to time, and there are some boring stuff I need to do, but it shouldn't be a burden, if I had felt my job as a burden I would at least have skipped it or diminished the burden somehow.

My everyday life is so important, I'm a Carpe Diem'er for sure

I love life

Castle Hill Lighthouse is situated on the Narragansett Bay in Newport, Rhode Island. This majestic sentinel is still an active navigational aid for ships using passage between Conanicut Island and Aquidneck Island.

I’ve visited this location many times hoping to get just the right shot. This time I had great cloud cover but I still think it needs to be framed differently to show its real appeal.

I’m still working on color correction with the Lee Big Stopper. The Little Stopper might be a better choice in future because it will allow you to make more exposures when the light diminishes and apparently the color cast is less noticeable.

Rest assured, I’ll revisit this location again very soon, hopefully with a less amateur image produced.

Notre-Dame-du-Cap-Falcon est une chapelle catholique située à l'extrémité du Cap Brun sur le territoire de la ville de Toulon dans le département français du Var. Inaugurée le 26 avril 1975 par Mgr Gilles Barthe, évêque de Fréjus-Toulon1, elle est surmontée d'une statue de la Vierge précédemment située sur le Cap Falcon à Oran et est dédiée à tous les Pieds-Noirs enterrés au Maroc, en Algérie et en Tunisie.

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one quick shot before our train came.

The weather is cool and Wintry. A perfect setting for the return of the Sandhill Cranes. We took a drive to Northern California and hoped that the Cranes would be close enough to the highway so that we would be able to get some good shots. The greater sandhill crane population has diminished in California to a point where they were listed as a threatened species in 1983. The numbers are now rising thanks to this wonderful Reserve.

Ripped from the News

Let's face it: Humanity cannot get it together.

Not meant to diminish the tragedy or offend anyone.

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Float On/Modest Mouse

FEC train 109 crosses the St. Lucie River a tad late after working Ft. Pierce for an hour. The shot from the US-1 bridge has long been on my bucket list even though it's been shot to death in recent years. It's been over a decade since I've railfanned the FEC and even thou most trains are now led by brightly colored Champion painted units, I found the traffic to have diminished dramatically. Its a night time railroad now unfortunately.

Notre-Dame-du-Cap-Falcon est une chapelle catholique située à l'extrémité du Cap Brun sur le territoire de la ville de Toulon dans le département français du Var. Inaugurée le 26 avril 1975 par Mgr Gilles Barthe, évêque de Fréjus-Toulon1, elle est surmontée d'une statue de la Vierge précédemment située sur le Cap Falcon à Oran et est dédiée à tous les Pieds-Noirs enterrés au Maroc, en Algérie et en Tunisie.

#toulon #toulonforever #toulontourisme #regionsud #maregionsud #provence #provencealpescotedazur #var #cotedazur #cotedazurfrance #jeudiphoto #france_focus_on #hello_france #magnifiquefrance #francemagique #picoftheday #pictureoftheday #photooftheday #merveillesdefrance #igersfrance #igerstoulon #jmlpyt #photography #capbrun #falcon

My family used to have a little weekend cabin here in Sedona when I was very young. Sedona back then was a weekend get-a-way for people to escape the heat of Phoenix. There wasn't much to the town. It's hard to believe what a tourist mecca this place would become, but despite that it's beauty is not diminished. Visiting always brings back great childhood memories.

From the garden comes forth renewal amongst the diminishing.

*Working Towards a Better World

Who is more foolish, the child afraid of the dark or the man afraid of the light? -

Maurice Freehill

There are two kinds of light - the glow that illumines, and the glare that obscures. - James Thurber

We cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening our own. -

Ben Sweetland

Light gives of itself freely, filling all available space. It does not seek anything in return; it asks not whether you are friend or foe. It gives of itself and is not thereby diminished. -

Michael Strassfeld

Light is good from whatever lamp it shines. - Anon

Thank you for your kind visit. Have a wonderful and beautiful day! xo💜💜

Esta foto, la tomé desde el principio del puente de la Salve. Este puente construido en loas años 70, fue el primero con sistema de tirantes. Al lado se puede observar un edificio azul, que forma parte del museo, al fondo se observa también el Arco rojo, construido por Daniel Buren, por el décimo aniversario del museo Guggenheim y al lado tenemos la torre del mismo museo, el cuál se construyo para que se integrase con el mismo puente y no le quitase protagonismo.

This picture, I took from the beginning of the Bridge of the Salve. This bridge built in the 70s, was the first with a strap system. Next door you can see a blue building, which is part of the museum, in the background you can also see the red arch, built by Daniel Buren, for the tenth anniversary of the Guggenheim Museum and next door we have the tower of the same museum, which was built to integrate with the same bridge and not take away prominence.

As I open the digital canvas on my screen, I can't help but feel a surge of excitement as I embark on the journey of recreating one of my cherished photos from the Charleston, Oregon fishermen marina. With the click of a button, I select my virtual watercolor brush, ready to bring this scene to life with vibrant autumn colors and shimmering water reflections.

I start by carefully selecting the perfect palette of warm hues. Rich shades of burnt sienna, deep ochre, and fiery red sit harmoniously alongside hints of golden yellows and earthy browns. With each stroke, I aim to capture the essence of the autumnal charm that fills the air.

Using broad, sweeping motions, I recreate the expansive sky. The fading sun casts its golden rays upon the clouds, which are painted with soft touches of rose pink and apricot. As the light gradually diminishes, the sky takes on a mesmerizing blend of purples and blues, creating a tranquil backdrop for the rest of the scene.

Next, I focus on the marina itself, paying close attention to the intricate details of the boats and their reflections in the water. With precision and patience, I depict the weathered wooden vessels, their forms gracefully outlined against the backdrop of the marina. The autumnal colors transform the scene, as each boat becomes a palette of warm hues, adorned with rustic accents.

To recreate the water's reflection, I delicately add gentle, fluid strokes of paint. The ripples on the water's surface become a captivating dance of colors, mirroring the marina and sky above. Shades of blues and purples intermingle with golden highlights, creating a sense of depth and movement within the painting.

As I step back and observe the digitally painted masterpiece taking shape before my eyes, I can't help but feel a sense of accomplishment. The beauty of the Charleston, Oregon fishermen marina, with its autumn colors and serene water reflections, is now preserved on the digital canvas, ready to be admired and cherished for years to come.

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Notre-Dame-du-Cap-Falcon est une chapelle catholique située à l'extrémité du Cap Brun sur le territoire de la ville de Toulon dans le département français du Var. Inaugurée le 26 avril 1975 par Mgr Gilles Barthe, évêque de Fréjus-Toulon1, elle est surmontée d'une statue de la Vierge précédemment située sur le Cap Falcon à Oran et est dédiée à tous les Pieds-Noirs enterrés au Maroc, en Algérie et en Tunisie.

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“The only kind of dignity which is genuine is that which is not diminished by the indifference of others.”

-- kristingrace Dag Hammarskjold (Swedish Statesman and United Nations official, 1905-1961)

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as if I am subtracting from this imaginary hoard? No, on the contrary, I will add each day of my life to my treasure of days lived. And with each day, my treasure will grow, not diminish :-)

Robert Brault

HBW!! Truth Matters!

rose campion, j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina

A female oriental magpie robin in the evening light.

The Invalides contains the tomb of Napoleon and was built for Louis XIV in 1671. This golden dome can be seen for miles around Paris.

A picture is just a picture. Some may feel happy and some may feel sad. This one feels sad to me. Diminishing sun in the distance a day comes to an end.

Happy Wednesday

It's amazing how it all unfolds

When you have done lots of inner work

My #blahblahscape is full of my inner feelings and thoughts

And, yes - I have shared with you

Many of these thoughts comes from observing others around me and from my own mess

I know I am not alone on this journey

Some of you are there too

And maybe, just maybe it can help one of you to read my journey

We need to tidy up our lives

When you are having bad feelings like jealousy, envy, guilt, hate and all what arouses imbalance within you - you must know that there is something you must deal with

It will then eventually go away, diminish, being lightened up, being put back to the place or person where it originally belonged

Because it is probably not yours to keep

Isn't that quite a thought

It is not yours to keep

We use time, We misuse time, We delay, We postpone, We are human beings

As easy as that

And as difficult as that

I love lighthouses

They are there for guidance and help on your way

I have my own lighthouse, it's there for support and love

It contains love from special loved ones, but the most important is the love I have for myself

Giving me a safe shelter when I have needed it

Comfort and rest

You can have it all

"Just" need to open up for it

It all comes down to being able to love yourself

Feeling worthy of love

Your own love to yourself

Respecting yourself

We all are from Love, of course we all are worthy love, breathe that in so you can rest in that, you too

Love is the greatest there is, without it we will perish

My lighthouse now even contains an actual house, therefore this image of this lighthouse in Oslofjorden

Being on my own under my own roof will be amazing, now I know this will happen

Geez I love my roller coaster life!!

Long good byes to what has been

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I just adore my forest

My hikes there are always of the nice ones

If I bring my worries into the forest

You can be pretty sure they will be more or less diminished as I enter out of my forest

What a medicine

Best ever

Cheap too

I am after all an economist