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I took a different approach today. The shallow DOF is emphasized and the lighting is more chiaroscuro ...
A conceptual image of daisies on the window sill. I hoped to emphasize each individual petal and how the morning light displays the shadows
A white-tailed kite takes flight. This afternoon in Novato. Processed in black and white to emphasize an already stark setting.
Arastradero Preserve; a Topaz filter sky; a yellow-emphasized landscape with many brushstrokes of different colors
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The Wuppertal Swimming Opera is an urban bathing establishment in Wuppertal. It was built until 1957 and entered in 1995 on the city's heritage list.
The Wuppertal swimming opera was built according to plans by Friedrich Hetzelt of the company Dyckerhoff & Widmann from 1955 to 1957. The building was managed by master builder Johannes Krieger from Remscheid. 22,000 m ³ soil were moved to their construction, 5,100 m ³ reinforced concrete, 30,600 pieces of cement, 510 t reinforcing steel, 51 t special prestressing steel and 6,200 m ³ gravel were installed.
Until 2019, the swimming opera was officially called the City Bath. Her popular name was given to her because of discussions after the war whether to rebuild the destroyed opera house in Barmen or to build a new opera house for Wuppertal on Johannisberg - the current location of the swimming opera (the decision was then made for the swimming pool). The spectator stands, which are visible from the outside and emphasize the function of the city pool as a competition hall, are also said to have inspired the name. Standing opposite the historical backdrop of the Stadthalle Elberfeld, the swimming opera is an essential part of Wuppertal's architectural history. Its striking exterior, curved lines and many glass surfaces make the construction appear very transparent and light despite its obvious size. In August 2019, the nickname finally became official.
On 21 September 1995, the building was recognized as a monument and entered in the monument list of the city of Wuppertal.
A re-edit emphasizing autumn colours better than previously. And there's a fence. HFF.
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"Wo der Winter atmet" fängt einen Moment an Alpsee nähe Schloss Neuschwanstein ein. Die tief stehende Sonne bricht durch die Äste schneebedeckter Bäume und wirft ihre warmen Strahlen auf das stille Wasser, das von einem feinen Nebel überzogen ist. Die Szenerie wirkt wie ein Atemzug der Natur – still, kalt und lebendig zugleich. Die Berge im Hintergrund verhüllt ein Schleier aus Nebel, während die frostige Atmosphäre die unberührte Schönheit der Landschaft betont. Es ist ein Augenblick wo man den Winter spüren kann, als ob die Natur selbst einen tiefen Atemzug nimmt.
“Where winter breathes” captures a moment at Alpsee near Neuschwanstein Castle. The low sun breaks through the branches of snow-covered trees and casts its warm rays onto the still water, which is covered in a fine mist. The scene is like a breath of nature - still, cold and alive at the same time. The mountains in the background are shrouded in a veil of mist, while the frosty atmosphere emphasizes the untouched beauty of the landscape. It is a moment when you can feel the winter, as if nature itself is taking a deep breath.
This is part of a display that I photographed at a World War II reenactment event, processed to emphasize the boxes for this week's Looking Close On Friday theme: "Old Boxes."
According to various sources that I found on the Web:
Kodak Plux-X film was intoduced in 1938. The emulsion was improved over the years, first significantly in 1941. Plus-X was discontinued in 2011. Verichrome was introduced in 1907 on a Nitrate base, making it extremely flammable. Kodak released a new version called Verichrome Safety Film in 1931 on a non-flammable acetate base. Verichrome Safety Film was replaced in 1956 by Verichrome Pan, which was ultimately discontinued in 2002.
Both Plux-X and Verichrome were used by war photographers during WWII.
A striking low-angle shot, emphasizing the height and grandeur of the ancient structures against the vast blue sky.
The towering obelisk on the right and the colossal statue fragment on the left create a strong diagonal line, drawing the eye upwards and adding depth to the scene. The framing by the surrounding stone structures further enhances the sense of scale and enclosure. The large weathered stone structures on the left, possibly parts of colossal statues or temple pylons, frame the scene. These ruins hint at the grand scale of the ancient temple complex and the artistry of the period.
The bright overhead sunlight rays create harsh shadows and highlights, visibly flaring from the top center, indicating a direct light source and adding a dramatic effect to the sky. This strong contrast accentuates the textures of the ancient stone.
The obelisk symbolized a connection between the earthly and divine realms.
The composition highlights the monumental scale and enduring presence of these ancient artifacts.
Kinkaku-ji "Temple of the Golden Pavilion"), officially named Rokuon-ji, lit. "Deer Garden Temple"), is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan.
The garden complex is an excellent example of Muromachi period garden design. The Muromachi period is considered to be a classical age of Japanese garden design. The correlation between buildings and its settings were greatly emphasized during this period. It was a way to integrate the structure within the landscape in an artistic way. The garden designs were characterized by a reduction in scale, a more central purpose, and a distinct setting.
A minimalistic approach was brought to the garden design, by recreating larger landscapes in a smaller scale around a structure.
It is designated as a National Special Historic Site and a National Special Landscape, and it is one of 17 locations comprising the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto World Heritage Site. It is also one of the most popular buildings in Japan, attracting a large number of visitors annually.
For the last decade I have driven past this barn scores of times. I have photographed it during sunrises, sunsets and during all four seasons. This week when I ventured out I was surprised to see it was in the process of getting demolished. It will not be replaced by anything that is akin to what it once was and it illustrated again to me how America is losing irreplaceable landmarks of our agricultural past.
It made me think about the landmarks in my life that are no longer present. My first awakening to the uncertainty of life was when my grandparents passed on. As a youngster I thought they would always be around. Then the parade lengthened as aunts and uncles joined the eternal crowd followed by my parents. Now after seven and a half decades the final path has been joined by my siblings. Each passing of a personal landmark has emphasized the brevity of life but especially the last one.
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Típica iluminación otoñal.
El tren (592 302M 502M) procede de la Estación de Segorbe y está a punto de parar en la Estación de Navajas.
A destacar la constante presencia de antiguos postes telegráficos, propia de esta línea de ferrocarril.
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Renfe commuter train (Line C-5) passing through NAVAJAS (Castellón)
Typical autumnal lighting
The train comes from Segorbe and is about to stop at Navajas Station.
We must emphasize the constant presence of old telegraphic poles, typical of this railway line.
This image showcases an acorn surrounded by twisted, intricate roots, creating a mystical and organic scene. The lighting casts dramatic shadows, emphasizing the detailed texture and the connection between the seed and its environment, symbolizing growth and the mysteries of nature.
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The funerary chapel contains prefigurations of the Virgin and Themes of Resurrection and Judgment. Like the narthexes, the program of the parekklesion is divided between the Virgin and Christ. Here, however, the overriding theme is Salvation, befitting a funeral chapel. The western domed bay is devoted to the Virgin; the upper walls represent Old Testament prefigurations of the Virgin, emphasizing her role in Salvation. The eastern bay is devoted to the Last Judgment. The complex program of the chapel culminates in the conch of the apse, where the Anastasis (Harrowing of Hell) is represented, flanked by scenes of resurrection. Unlike the narthexes and the naos, the parekkelsion is decorated with frescoes
CHORA MONASTERY
In the northwest part of the historical center of Constantinople and in a small distance from the Byzantine gate of Edirne, Chora Monastery is located. Its name comes from the use of the word “chora” (the lands/dwelling place) in the mosaic of Christ as “Chora of the Living” and in the mosaic of Panagia as “Chora of the Uncontainable” in the interior of the church.
From the old monastic complex, only the katholikon remains till today. Furthermore, we are not sure about its dedication to Christ or Panagia, or even to both of them.
Equally doubtful remains the foundation time of the monastery, since not only the years of Justinian I (527-565) have been suggested, but also the years of Heraclius (610-641). However, there is certainty that during the 12th century a grand church is being built, while in the beginning of the 14th century it is widely renovated. This was the extended renovation program, funded by the logothetes tou genikou, Theodore Metochites, who associated his name to the monument, thus sealing the greatest period in all of its history. The construction of the double narthex and the south chapel, which were decorated with mosaics and frescoes respectively, is attributed to Metochites. These works comprise the greatest expression of the Palaiologan art during the artistically rich reign of Andronicus II (1282-1328) and they are still admired by all.
On the day of the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, the monastery was one of the first religious monuments to undergo the plunder. Later, at the end of the 15th century and the beginning of the 16th century, Chora was transformed into a mosque named Kariye.
The restoration of the monument, the reveal but also the cleaning of the mosaics was made in two periods, the first one in the beginning and the second in the mid-20th century.
The Chora Monastery operated as a museum (Kariye Müzesi) from 1945 to 2020, when it was converted back into a mosque by decision of the Turkish authorities.
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Στη βορειοδυτική πλευρά του ιστορικού κέντρου της Κωνσταντινούπολης και σε μικρή απόσταση από τη βυζαντινή πύλη της Αδριανούπολης, βρίσκεται η περίφημη Μονή της Χώρας. Το όνομά της οφείλει στον προσδιορισμό των ψηφιδωτών του Χριστού ως «Χώρας των Ζώντων» και της Παναγίας ως «Χώρας του Αχωρήτου» στο εσωτερικό της.
Από το παλαιό μοναστηριακό συγκρότημα σήμερα σώζεται μόνο το καθολικό του. Ως προς την αφιέρωσή του, δεν γνωρίζουμε με βεβαιότητα αν ανήκε στο Χριστό, στην Παναγία ή και στους δύο.
Εξίσου αμφίβολος είναι και ο χρόνος ίδρυσης της μονής, που τοποθετείται είτε επί βασιλείας Ιουστινιανού (527-565), είτε στα χρόνια του Ηρακλείου (610-641). Το βέβαιο είναι πως στον 12ο αι. κτίζεται μεγαλόπρεπος ναός, ενώ στις αρχές του 14ου αι. δέχεται ριζική ανακαίνιση. Πρόκειται για το εκτεταμένο πρόγραμμα εργασιών που εκτελέστηκε με χρηματοδότηση του λογοθέτη του γενικού Θεόδωρου Μετοχίτη, ο οποίος συνέδεσε το όνομά του με αυτό το μνημείο, σφραγίζοντας την πιο λαμπρή περίοδο στην ιστορία της μονής. Σε εκείνον οφείλεται η κατασκευή του διπλού νάρθηκα και του νότιου παρεκκλησίου, τα οποία διακοσμήθηκαν με ψηφιδωτά και τοιχογραφίες αντίστοιχα. Τα έργα αυτά αποτελούν την κορυφαία έκφραση της παλαιολόγειας τέχνης της πλουσιότατης καλλιτεχνικά βασιλείας του Ανδρονίκου Β΄ (1282-1328), και αντικείμενο θαυμασμού ειδικών και μη.
Την ημέρα της άλωσης του 1453, η μονή υπήρξε μεταξύ των πρώτων εκκλησιαστικών μνημείων που δέχθηκαν τη λεηλασία. Αργότερα, στα τέλη του 15ου με αρχές του 16ου αι., η Χώρα μετατράπηκε σε τζαμί με το όνομα Kariye.
Η αναστήλωση του μνημείου, η αποκάλυψη αλλά και ο καθαρισμός των ψηφιδωτών του πραγματοποιήθηκαν σε δύο περιόδους εργασιών, την πρώτη στις αρχές και τη δεύτερη στα μέσα περίπου του 20ού αι.
Η Μονή της Χώρας λειτούργησε ως μουσείο (Kariye Müzesi) από το 1945 έως το 2020, οπότε και μετατράπηκε εκ νέου σε τζαμί με απόφαση των τουρκικών αρχών
The SBB building in Bern Wankdorf. The exterior is surrounded by many colored glass bars: as experiment I have tried extrapolating these architectural elements in order to create several abstract images, where preserving and at the same time emphasizing the essence and beauty of the patterns these elements design.
Thanks for watching!
George M. Allison, architect.
Architect George M. Allison, about whom little is known, designed several costly dwellings on Delaware Avenue in the 1860s and 1870s. Only the Sternberg house remains.
Charles F. Sternberg
Sternberg owned a grain elevator on Ohio Street. Unfortunately, he died before the mansion was finished.
The house contains more than 20,000 square feet, has 18-foot ceilings, and has 200 windows, including several 12-foot tall bay windows which flood the interior with light. According to Tim Tielman, director of the Preservation Coalition, "This would not have been unusual for house in the Second Empire style at that time on a large American lot. Like the Gothic, the fenestration helped to emphasize the verticality of the style." 255
A bit of a tight crop and use of the portrait composition to emphasize the lead-in created by the foreground and rocks towards the horizon.
Hopefully you like it!!
Have a wonderful day and week - thanks too for any comments, views or favorites for this or any of my images - much appreciated!!!
This juvenile's feather coloring is emphasized by the saturation from the rain and this setting evokes one of their descriptive names, the wood pigeon.
Thank you for your visits, thoughts and inspiration!!
Adult Golden Eagle, with a Red Squirrel, Gazes Over Shoulder as Another Eagle Approaches in the panish Pyrenees.
In this striking image, a Golden Eagle perches confidently on a branch in the Spanish Pyrenees.
The Spanish Pyrenees offer an ideal habitat for Golden Eagles, providing rugged terrain for hunting and nesting. Renowned for their formidable hunting skills, Golden Eagles primarily target small to medium-sized mammals and birds.
During winter, Golden Eagles employ a unique strategy to endure the cold. They develop a thicker layer of feathers, giving them a robust appearance. In this photo, the eagle's bold, almost plump, appearance is a testament to this seasonal adaptation. Notably, the small head contrasts with the seemingly robust body, showcasing the intricate balance of this predator.
While Golden Eagles play a crucial role in the Pyrenean ecosystem, conservation challenges persist, including habitat fragmentation. Conservation efforts aim to safeguard their expansive territories and ensure the availability of prey species crucial to their survival.
This image captures a moment of stillness and power, emphasizing the resilience and adaptability of the Golden Eagle in the face of changing seasons in the Spanish Pyrenees.
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Questa mia foto è stata successivamente rielaborata dal mio caro amico Gianni Leoni, che ha dato alle luci una tonalità più calda e intima, enfatizzando poi l'oscurità che avvolge la scena passando da un formato orizzontale a uno verticale.
Per questo motivo, considero Gianni coautore a tutti gli effetti, grazie alla sua personale e secondo me efficace interpretazione dell'originale.
This photo of mine was subsequently reworked by my dear friend Gianni Leoni, who gave the lights a warmer and more intimate tone, then emphasizing the darkness that envelops the scene by switching from a horizontal to a vertical format.
For this reason, I consider Gianni a co-author in all respects, thanks to his personal and in my opinion effective interpretation of the original.
Hand made Bleu de Chauffe bags are always a pleasure for the eye. The light of the late afternoon sun emphasized the curves and the texture of the leather and I couldn't resist taking a quick snap.
A lakeside capture at Crown Lakes with a forest on the opposite bank. The wonderful vibrant and textured trees bursting in shades of greens as the spring and summer seasons emerge.
I chose an "artistic impressionist" like approach to the scene when processing to emphasize the wonderful green hues against the almost turquoise waterline.
THE CHRYSLER CL IMPERIAL
The Classic Era in America brought about many beautiful automobiles, but the Chrysler CL Imperial of 1932 to ’33 was hard to beat for overall greatness. It featured a potent inline eight-cylinder, a sweet-shifting transmission, and handsome LeBaron-built open bodywork, with a hoodline extended back to the windshield, emphasizing the car’s length and the size of the engine lurking beneath the sheet metal. Each body was meticulously constructed to the highest standards. The result was an automobile that was smoothly powerful, easy to drive for its era, and built with quality as the foremost consideration. It was a superb car—and it looked terrific.
Among the most sensual bodies fitted to the CL Imperial was the two-passenger Convertible Roadster, which, as its name suggested, ably combined the light, fleet look of an open roadster with the all-weather folding top and windows of a convertible. It was few in number even when new, with historians agreeing that 29 examples were delivered in 1932; fewer than a dozen remain. Like many of these cars, it was originally delivered with a four-speed transmission, but soon retrofitted with a three-speed by factory order. (why that I do not know)
Sotheby's
Personally, I couldn't say I ever was a fan of Chrysler Imperial's. They were always big, and a little over the top for my tastes. And being that they competed for market share with the "big boys" from Cadillac, Lincoln, and Packard I suppose the designers at Chrysler felt that they needed to be that way. And in my opinion when Exner put his signature all over them in the fifties they got even worse. But, the one above, this gorgeous classic from 1932, well, that's a different story, and nothing short of beautiful, even in it's 2 tone "pea soup" green! They probably should have quit while they were ahead! :)
I recently came back from a trip where I again visited the Redwoods and everytime I had gotten unlucky as the Redwoods is a very specific place for weather - you need fog and sun !!
Anyways after heading down the coast I decided to give up on the Redwoods and head home but on my drive home that night I could not see five feet in front of me so I decided to wait overnight at the Battery Point Lighthouse - next morning it was even worse for fog but the forecast called for sun so I headed into the Redwoods and found a comp and then waited for about two hours and the sun wait its appearance - One of the best sites I have ever seen ! I had sun rays all day in the Redwoods !
Thanks for looking and taking the time out of your day !!!
A fascinating white cloud reflection in the glass facade of a Hawaiian beach hotel emphasizes its balconies, railings and furnishings.
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For the group Monday's Weekly Photo Challenge. "A photo of something that emphasizes a repeating pattern"
Better late than never!!! :-)
I also want to show you this colored version of the 'KNL Dragon' in a slightly different photo. For me it emphasizes the vulnerability of the Unryu-paper (used for folding this dragon) even more than the previous upload (see first comment field).
I used a light box, so you get an almost overexposed shot. The paper I used was solid red, but the light and camera made their own colors ;-)) So just a SOOC!
I discovered something new too!!
~~~Unryu paper, literally "cloud dragon paper (Unryushi 雲龍紙)," is a traditional Japanese paper with a unique texture that resembles the movement of dragons dancing among the cloud.
Unryu paper is one of the lightest mulberry papers.. ~~~
Model: Origami KNL-Dragon / Opus 132
Design: Robert J. Lang
Diagrams in the book "Origami Design Secrets - 2nd edition" by Robert J. Lang
Paper:
I folded this dragon with a 30x30cm red Unryu-paper, treated with paper-wall glue
Final size: length 16cm, height 8cm, width 9cm
Just a simple snap taken at Dungeness Kent UK of an old Gear Wheel that was probably part of a winch mechanism used for hauling the boats or catch up the beach.
This is just one of the many things scattered about the beach that have just been left behind. I've deliberately gone for a higher contrast gritty look for this snap to emphasize the rust & decay etc.
I'm also working on a personal project called Things Left Behind and this will be one of the shots included.
"THANK YOU KINDLY" to anyone who finds this shot good enough to put amongst their "FAVES".
"THANK YOU KINDLY" to anyone who finds this shot good enough to leave a "Comment", I'll do my very best to reply to you individually.
THE CHRYSLER CL IMPERIAL
The Classic Era in America brought about many beautiful automobiles, but the Chrysler CL Imperial of 1932 to ’33 was hard to beat for overall greatness. It featured a potent inline eight-cylinder, a sweet-shifting transmission, and handsome LeBaron-built open bodywork, with a hoodline extended back to the windshield, emphasizing the car’s length and the size of the engine lurking beneath the sheet metal. Each body was meticulously constructed to the highest standards. The result was an automobile that was smoothly powerful, easy to drive for its era, and built with quality as the foremost consideration. It was a superb car—and it looked terrific.
Among the most sensual bodies fitted to the CL Imperial was the two-passenger Convertible Roadster, which, as its name suggested, ably combined the light, fleet look of an open roadster with the all-weather folding top and windows of a convertible. It was few in number even when new, with historians agreeing that 29 examples were delivered in 1932; fewer than a dozen remain. Like many of these cars, it was originally delivered with a four-speed transmission, but soon retrofitted with a three-speed by factory order. (why that I do not know)
Sotheby's
Personally, I couldn't say I ever was a fan of Chrysler Imperial's. They were always big, and a little over the top for my tastes. And being that they competed for market share with the "big boys" from Cadillac, Lincoln, and Packard I suppose the designers at Chrysler felt that they needed to be that way. And in my opinion when Exner put his signature all over them in the fifties they got even worse. But, the one above, this gorgeous classic from 1932, well, that's a different story, and nothing short of beautiful, even in it's 2 tone "pea soup" green! They probably should have quit while they were ahead! :)
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107 Queen Street was built in 1902 for the MacKinnons of the MacKinnon Foundry in the style commonly known as Tudor. This style is known for exposing and emphasizing structure in the form of wood beams and rafters.
The Speckled Hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys) is a fascinating species native to the Andean cloud forests. This photograph was taken at La Minga Ecolodge, near Cali, Colombia, a location renowned for its rich biodiversity and stunning wildlife. Captured in the soft afternoon light, the hummingbird is perched gracefully on a stem of Stachytarpheta flowers, its speckled plumage and subtle brown tones creating a natural harmony with the surrounding greenery. The vibrant purple flowers provide a striking contrast, drawing attention to the intricate details of the scene.
Using my Canon R5 with an RF 100-500mm lens at 500mm, I shot this image at f/6.7 with ISO 800 in Program mode, letting the intelligent metering select a shutter speed of 1/180 second. This setup allowed me to balance the available light while freezing the hummingbird’s still pose in sharp detail. The shallow depth of field isolates the subject from the soft, blurred background, emphasizing its delicate features. This fleeting moment reflects the unpredictability and rewards of wildlife photography, showcasing the beauty of the natural world and the importance of preserving it for future generations.
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A quick testshot to find out how the El-Nikkor 63 mm does wide open - while the performance is not spectacular it's not bad either. I found this grasshopper a bit scary looking so I decided to emphasize that aspect a bit. It didn't attack me thankfully but it's eyes seemed to ask: "Why are you not stopping down a bit for more sharpness?"
Shot with a Nikon "EL-Nikkor 63 mm F 2.8" (enlarging) lens on a Canon EOS R5.
"Hombre vence al hierro" (Tuercebarras), Jesús Lizaso (2006), Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, España.
La escultura representa un personaje masculino de gran envergadura en posición semisedente. Con los talones apoyados en el suelo, porta entre sus manos una barra de grandes dimensiones que pretende doblegar. Su cabeza mira hacia el cielo con una gestualidad muy acentuada. Parece que se abstrae por completo del mundo para centrarse en su interior y doblar con dificultad una barra.
La obra de grandes dimensiones alcanza los dos metros de altura y 700 kilogramos de peso y destaca por su marcada expresividad y el tratamiento de la anatomía humana. Es una escultura que se caracteriza por el tratamiento del volumen mediante el modelado de una gran masa que le otorga contundencia, enfatizada por el material que la conforma y sus dimensiones. Las formas anatómicas del personaje están exageradas para otorgarle mayor expresividad y dramatismo, en una clara inspiración en el impresionismo escultórico que representan artistas como Rodin.
The sculpture represents a large male character in a semi-sitting position. With his heels resting on the ground, he carries a large bar in his hands that he intends to bend. His head looks towards the sky with a very accentuated gesture. He seems to completely withdraw from the world to focus inward and bend a bar with difficulty.
The large work reaches two meters in height and 700 kilograms in weight and stands out for its marked expressiveness and treatment of human anatomy. It is a sculpture that is characterized by the treatment of volume through the modeling of a large mass that gives it forcefulness, emphasized by the material that makes it up and its dimensions. The anatomical shapes of the character are exaggerated to give it greater expressiveness and drama, clearly inspired by the sculptural impressionism represented by artists like Rodin.
HSS
In this haunting monochrome image, the stark contrast between the dormant forest and the vibrant life emerging from the forest floor creates a captivating scene. Delicate daffodils bloom in abundance, their pale petals standing out against the dark underbrush, forming a carpet of light amidst the shadows. The bare trees, with their textured bark and intricate branches, frame the view and draw the eye deeper into the woodland. This image beautifully illustrates the resilience of nature, as spring's renewal pushes through the remnants of winter, offering a promise of warmth and growth to come. The monochrome treatment adds a timeless quality to the scene, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow in this magical moment of seasonal transition.
Lake Bled and the Bled castle on the hill :)
Lake Bled is a lake in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. The lake is of mixed glacial and tectonic origin, with an area of 1.44 km2 and a maximum depth of 29.5 m. The lake lies in a picturesque environment, surrounded by mountains and forests. The lake was formed in an old tectonic depression at the end of the last ice age as a result of the melting of the great Bohinj Glacier. No larger surface streams flow into the lake, and its water is supplied by underground springs. The tectonic origin of the lake is emphasized by active thermal springs in its northeastern part, which is why the water in the lake has a temperature of up to +26 °C. It is one of the warmest Alpine lakes. In the western part of the lake there is an island called Blejski Otok with a pilgrimage church dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. On the northern shore of the lake, on a high rock, stands also the medieval Bled Castle and it has a museum. Lake Bled is one of Slovenia’s most popular tourist destinations.
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Jezioro Bled oraz zamek Bled na skale :)
Jezioro Bled - jezioro polodowcowe w Alpach Julijskich, w północno-zachodniej Słowenii, o powierzchni 1,44 km2, malowniczo położone wśród lasów i gór, z maksymalną głębokością 29,5m. Jezioro powstało w starym zagłębieniu tektonicznym pod koniec ostatniej epoki lodowcowej na skutek topnienia wielkiego Lodowca Bohinjskiego. Do jeziora nie wpadają większe naziemne cieki, a wodą zasilają je źródła podziemne. Tektoniczne pochodzenie jeziora podkreślają aktywne źródła termalne w jego północno-wschodniej części, dlatego woda w jeziorze ma temperaturę sięgającą +26 °C. Jest to jedno z najcieplejszych jezior alpejskich. W zachodniej części jeziora znajduje się wyspa zwana Blejski Otok z kościołem pielgrzymkowym pod wezwaniem Wniebowzięcia Marii Panny. Na północnym brzegu jeziora, na wysokiej skale wznosi się też średniowieczny Zamek Bled, w którym znajduje się muzeum. Jezioro Bled jest jednym z najpopularniejszych miejsc odwiedzanych przez turystów w Słowenii.
This is the kind of scene that drove me to plunge into nightscapes and Astro photography. I have taken/composed images I’m quite pleased with, but none have so many elements as this one. I was scouting locations proximate to Kanab, Utah where I was planning to attend the Nightscaper conference. I was a little sour on Lake Powell because the easy to reach locations are kind of “meh” at least if you are familiar. I wasn’t willing to spring for a boat rental, so I wasn’t giving it much thought. Then I learned about Alstrom Point.
Reachable with some ground clearance required. I was pretty sure my Prius wouldn’t qualify and was definitely not willing to chance it. Turns out the route is passable with a Forester if you are careful—most folks had even better clearance. As the crow flies, you are not far from Page, AZ, so despite traveling more than an hour off pavement, still sitting with full cell service.
All the nights away from home on this trip were clear, but I am glad this was the last location I visited. Having the car right there also lets me use all the hardware. I was using my tracker and telescope early in the evening to do some DSO imaging while waiting for the Milky Way to rise. I kept the tracker going for this composite - 4 landscape aspect images with the sky and land shot separately, but at about the same time.
Shot with a Canon EOS Ra and a Samyang 14mm f2.8 lens. Sky: Tracked, 20 shots, ISO 1600, 30s at each azimuth. Land: Single images, fixed tripod, ISO 1600, 300s. The 20 sky images are stacked using Starry Sky Stacker (appropriate for tracked sky). I process the sky with a modified DSO workflow that pays extra attention to color faithfulness (at least compared to earlier techniques I’ve employed!) and tries to keep the histogram from being blown out in stretching. I did emphasize the saturation of the H-alpha clouds in the Milky Way. The landscape was processed mostly in Lightroom and using Nik Color Efex mostly for contrast control and to soften some of it—very grainy from the long exposures.
May you too dream beneath the desert sky.
Peace & cheers!
CHEF dsm8954 calls this challenge “Tag, You’re it” and wants us to use graffiti (plus other elements) to emphasize the contrast between real world and artistically created ingredients. (Read carefully and don't skip the footnotes! Lots of details here to absorb.)
➤ Your image must use a color SOOC* image of a surface, such as a wall, train car, barn, bridge, old box truck, etc.
➤ You must use self-created**, hand-drawn-looking graffiti on this surface (graphic drawings and/or typography).
➤ The subject of the graffiti must relate to LOVE.
➤ Your image must contain at least one non-human creature (bird, ape, giant grasshopper, alien, etc.) that is part of the overall scene, outside of the graffiti. (Cartoon characters are allowed if not copyrighted material.)
➤ No added textures outside of the graffiti.
The façade of St. Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle is a stunning example of Gothic architecture, rich in detail and verticality. Dominated by two soaring towers, the western façade features intricate stone tracery, pointed arches, and a large rose window above the central portal. The portal itself is richly decorated with sculpted tympanums depicting biblical scenes, flanked by tall niches housing statues of saints. Flying buttresses and ornate pinnacles enhance the dramatic upward thrust of the structure, emphasizing its sacred grandeur..
Philodendron gloriosum leaf, photographed & processed to emphasize some elements of structure. This leaf is about 2 feet from top to bottom and needs plenty of support. Underexposure, B&W and a bit of flash emphasizes the pale yellow stiffening vessels embedded in the glossy dark green leaf matrix. Longwood Gardens
Cropped to emphasize the vegetation...
Shot through the windshield on our Starbucks coffee run this morning. The cloud-enhanced sunrise was muted and starkly beautiful.
It's not a very colorful sunrise. We are headed east. The clouds are coming to Tucson from the south. They are from a storm off the west coast of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean. I hope we get some rain. None from this storm so far.
Next week there will be anode Pacific storm off the coast of California. We all need rain!
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The stark whiteness of this graceful bird was emphasized by the darkness of its secret pool of shallow water shrouded by overhanging branches.
Thank you all for your kind responses.
Black & White Photography:-
Black and white photography emphasizes the contrast of shadows.
1. It focuses on light, shadows, and texture.
2. It seems much more dramatic because the only two elements defining a black-and-white image are light and shadows.
3. It can draw drama to a certain part of an image’s composition.
4. It’s often used when the photographer intends to emphasize on light, shadows, and textures!
And over the many years, I have come to see through thier work of many renowned photographers; like Ansel Adams for one in Black & White photography and some of those even on Flickr.
Which I admire very much of Samuel Collazo for his very Black and White Fine Art, in his Light and Shadows work: www.flickr.com/photos/scollazo/
Black & White Photography: Will always create compelling compositions and striking images, which colour cannot compare or compete with!
Many thanks for your kind comments and compliments on the difference between Colour and Black and White editions from you here, my good flickr friends !!!