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A small crackling fire had awakened from the embers of a nearby campfire. Its glow was dim and due to the silent air around it, it couldn't grow further and found its strength diminishing.
Just when it thought there was no hope, a light swirl of air arrived, breaking the silence, teasingly wrapping around the dying flame, willing it to illuminate further.
This deadly dance continued with louder crackling, roaring, swirling and twirling together. Who would have thought these two could destroy and create at the same time.
Oh how the air fed that fire and how that fire kept the air strong, no one will ever believe.
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).
Caernarfon Castle, Caernarfon, North Wales.
Caernarfon Castle, Coordinates.... 53.1393°N 4.2769°W
Caernarfon Castle is a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales cared for by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service. It was a motte-and-bailey castle from the late 11th century until 1283 when King Edward I of England began to replace it with the current stone structure. The Edwardian town and castle acted as the administrative centre of north Wales, and as a result the defences were built on a grand scale. There was a deliberate link with Caernarfon's Roman past, and the Roman fort of Segontium is nearby.
While the castle was under construction, town walls were built around Caernarfon. The work cost between £20,000 and £25,000 from the start until the work ended in 1330. Although the castle appears mostly complete from the outside, the interior buildings no longer survive and many of the building plans were never finished. The town and castle were sacked in 1294 when Madog ap Llywelyn led a rebellion against the English. Caernarfon was recaptured the following year. During the Glyndŵr Rising of 1400–1415, the castle was besieged. When the Tudor dynasty ascended to the English throne in 1485, tensions between the Welsh and English began to diminish and castles were considered less important.
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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.
Our little island in our 'front yard' featured once again.
'No Man is an Island'
No man is an island entire of itself; every man
is a piece of the continent, a part of the main;
if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe
is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as
well as any manner of thy friends or of thine
own were; any man's death diminishes me,
because I am involved in mankind.
And therefore never send to know for whom
the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. (John Donne)
- Keefer Lake, Ontario, Canada -
Caught this scene on the way to work, the sky went from just pink tinged clouds to this and then just as quickly washed out. I took some more photos at a more picturesque location but the sky show is greatly diminished by then, posted below.
“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
20-10-2022; 01:00 UTC 325;37;4
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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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.
This image of a Least Sandpiper conveys the intensity of the bird’s focus as it searches for food, with that straight ahead gaze. This species is small, and its prey very small, but those things do not diminish the importance to it of its need to find sustenance. The “charismatic megafauna” tend to attract a disproportionate amount of attention, while the myriad smaller creatures play important roles in Nature that are often overlooked. This bird was seen foraging along the shore of a slough east of Airdrie in southern Alberta, Canada.
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.
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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.
*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
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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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I finally made it into one of my favorite canyons yesterday after a year of staying away from the crowds. Though there was no ice, winter light on canyon walls reflected ribbons of wet along the edge of pools soon to be evaporated by spring temps and diminishing precipitation.
The common pierot butterfly. It is almost entirely black and white, but that does not diminish it's beauty.
“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
My dog, Emmy, is not sure that she really likes bath time, but she always seems pleased and very grateful when it is over.
"Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one is a life diminished". ~ Dean Koontz
The crackling of fire continued to deteriorate the wood. As time passes, both continue to loose each others form. Fire diminishing along with the wood that turns to soot until there is nothing left but smoke. But the journey of both brought warmth to a now cold home. Without their partnership, the beauty of feeling heat on a cold winter night or a rainy day would have never been experienced.
Their differences are surely vast that it could be difficult to coexist sometimes. Fire needs to spread, burn and devour all in its path, quite self aware, fierce and yet it knows how to survive in that manner. It also knows when to stop and remain but a small flicker. Earth is always warm, calculating, observant and just still. Nurturing and silent, slow and steady. Allowing life to exist, emitting empathy and giving birth to new opportunities. The possibilities of its care are endless.
Fire and Earth may not be an ideal combination due to the ultimate power both can produce if they worked together. They can make a whole nation collapse if unleashed. It was then that the two realized they could create even more wonders together. Gold coming from the earth could easily be melted with fire and turned into something precious. Without earth's elements, fire cannot exist and similarly without fire's involvement, earth's form cannot change.
The gold flame is a promise that both precious hearts will always belong to each other. Despite the obstacles of their union, the distance between their outstretched hearts and the burning strength in their souls to always be there for each other.
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
You do pure art for yourself...
Evan Clarke
On the art and philosophy of photography
HMM! by this defintion, those of us on flickr cannot be "pure artists"...i beg to differ...art needs to be shared with others, otherwise we are just being selfish :-)
japanese camellia, 'R. L. Wheeler', sarah p duke gardens, duke university, durham, north carolina
The Four Candles burned slowly. Their Ambience was so soft you could hear them speak...
The First Candle said, "I Am Peace, but these days, nobody wants to keep me lit."
Then Peace's flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.
The Second Candle said, "I Am Faith, but these days, I am no longer indispensable."
Then Faith's flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.
Sadly The Third Candle Speaks, "I Am Love and I haven't the strength to stay lit any longer. People put me aside and don't understand my importance. They even forget to love those who are nearest to them." Waiting no longer, Love goes out completely.
Suddenly...A child enters the room and sees the three candles no longer burning. The child begins to cry, "Why are you not burning? You are supposed to stay lit until the end!"
Then The Fourth Candle speaks gently to the little child, "Don't be afraid, for I Am Hope, and while I still burn, we can re-light the other candles."
With Shining Eyes the child took the Candle Of Hope and lit the other three candles.
Never let the Flame Of Hope go out of your life. With Hope, no matter how bad things look and are...Peace, Faith and Love can Shine Brightly in our lives.
— Author unknown
Last Saturday, I set off for one of my last Bonzai trips of the year with the goal of shooting some new snow in Yosemite. The forecast had been all over the place that week with a snow level ranging from 4000 to 5000 feet, but the timing and amount seemed very uncertain.
When I arrived at 3:30 PM, the rain was steadily coming down and El Capitan was nowhere to be seen. By 4:30, it was beginning to snow up at the tunnel, but it was clear that there would be no sunset that night and that the chance of snow was diminishing as the storm was due to break up over night. I was suddenly staring at a very long and very dark night in the park and I found myself wondering what else I could do to break up a dark and monotonous night.
Suddenly, in a moment of inspiration...or craziness...it hit me. I pulled out the iPhone and looked at Fandango and there it was: An 11:20 PM showing of "The Force Awakens" in glorious Imax 3-d in Fresno! So off I went. The good news was the experience was absolutely amazing and I certainly cut down the time I would have been sleeping in my car waiting for the sunrise. The bad news was that the movie let out at 2 AM and between the fog and ice, I didn't make it back to El Portal until 4 AM. After a quick nap, I was off back to the tunnel, and finally to the valley view for this shot before heading back home. The drive home was a bit dodgy after only 90 minutes of sleep, but I felt grateful for the clouds at sunrise after waking up to nothing but stars overhead.
Here's hoping for more snow in the valley after Christmas and for the new year!
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This storm about gave us whiplash with the building and diminishing clouds. Got a tad bit wet watching this one.
Beaver County Oklahoma
My local burrowing owl opportunities have diminished over the last decade to almost nothing, but they still give me the same sense of joy as when I first started watching them. Here's dad with 2 of the several siblings. You might note the mousy carcass on top of the burrow. Just doing their job.
The view from my parents-in-law's house in Bellingham WA. We had a series of spectacular sunsets in the 6 weeks that we stayed there. After a while I got fed up with photographing them but the quality never diminished
Two male mountain goats (billies) stand among large boulders and small yellow wildflowers on Mount Evans, Colorado. This shot was taken the day after yesterday's post. The wind had diminished to a breeze, making for a much more pleasant day on the mountain.
In a world that often seeks to silence and diminish the voices of women, the product of strong women stands as a bold and unapologetic celebration of their strength, courage, and unwavering determination. It is a powerful reminder that we are all capable of creating a better, more equitable world, one that values and uplifts the contributions of all its members.
Darlinghurst, Sydney
March, 2023