Neuschwanstein Castle, royal palace in the Bavarian Alps of Germany, the most famous of three royal palaces built for Louis II of Bavaria, sometimes referred to as Mad King Ludwig, who grew up nearby at Hohenschwangau Castle. Begun in 1869 and left unfinished at Louis's death in 1886, the castle is the embodiment of 19th century romanticism. In a fantastical imitation of a medieval castle, Neuschwanstein is set with towers and spires and is spectacularly sited on a high point over the Pöllat River gorge. The king worked with three different architects in succession: Eduard Riedel, Georg Dollmann, and Julius Hofmann, all Germans who based their designs largely on a scheme produced by German stage designer Christoph Jank.

 

King Louis was a patron of the German composer Richard Wagner, and the third-floor rooms reflect Louis's love of the legends used by Wagner in his operas: for Tannhäuser, a winter garden and stalactite grotto; for Lohengrin, the great chamber; and the unfinished Byzantine throne room, its vaulted ceiling supported by inlaid stone columns and decorated with stars. The Singers Hall on the fourth floor, with a coffered ceiling, is dedicated to the life of Parsifal, hero of another famous Wagner opera. The palace is now a popular tourist attraction.

 

It has 65 rooms and only 16 are finished. Louis II lived there for only 172 days. 6 weeks after his death, castle was turned, by Bavarian gvt. into tourists attraction.

 

Neuschwanstein Castle has - as the only candidate from Germany - the chance to belong to the "New 7 Wonders of the World". Together with the Statue of Liberty, the Kremlin, the Acropolis, the Colosseum and the Great Wall of China the world famous castle is among the 21 finalists of the vote ititiated by the New7Wonders Foundation.

 

Took some photos of Ares for my friend, Kass. :3

  

Tidbit about Ares. He looks like he gets into a lot of fights, he looks like trouble.

Actually, he's the embodiment of "Courage." And as my character, he got all the scars stopping fights. Never starting them. :3

  

He's a peacemaker.

 

Dressing to Disobey

 

When the body becomes a battleground, fashion turns into armor, into discourse, into a symbolic weapon. This image is not just an aesthetic statement: it is an act of visual insurrection.

 

On the prow of a luxury yacht, framed by a postcard sunset, a figure emerges, subverting everything traditionally expected from power, gender, and glamour. This is not merely a person dressed to impress it is the embodiment of dissent. A body that dares to exist beyond the binary, one that takes the codes of power: jewelry, height, silhouette, opulence and twists them into a declaration.

 

The headpiece, almost liturgical, evokes a religious iconography now stripped of its moral authority. The beard, visible beneath the lace, is a deliberate act of provocation: not a disguise, not a transformation. Just presence. Just identity.

  

Model: Jovita Vogue (manito12

Photography: Melinda Bayn

Styling: Nef, Jovi, Mel

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Some moments truly are an embodiment of luck. Right as I lined up the composition, calculated the shutter (ND), the sun broke the rim of the falls, warmed the pool below, and a surge of mist rose up. The lights here are not mist on the filter, but the sun's light bending through the mist it just conjured.

Remixing Meta_Body II avatars.

 

Taken at Delicatessen - Meta_Body II Stage 4.

 

Pose by Poses for Prose and Poetry.

View On Black

 

this seems to me like the embodiment of a house according to Plato. I found it today nearby my workplace (had to cut an apple-tree)

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, commonly known as Sacré-Cœur Basilica and often simply Sacré-Cœur (French: Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, pronounced [sakʁe kœʁ]), is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Paris, France. A popular landmark, the basilica is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, the highest point in the city. Sacré-Cœur is a double monument, political and cultural, both a national penance for the defeat of France in the 1871 Franco-Prussian War and the socialist Paris Commune of 1871 crowning its most rebellious neighborhood, and an embodiment of conservative moral order, publicly dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which was an increasingly popular vision of a loving and sympathetic Christ.

The Sacré-Cœur Basilica was designed by Paul Abadie. Construction began in 1875 and was finished in 1914. It was consecrated after the end of World War I in 1919.

  

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“I love tulips better than any other spring flower; they are the embodiment of alert cheerfulness and tidy grace.. Their faint, delicate scent is refinement itself; and is there anything in the world more charming than the sprightly way they hold up their little faces to the sun. I have heard them called bold and flaunting, but to me they seem modest grace itself, only always on the alert to enjoy life as much as they can and not be afraid of looking the sun or anything else above them in the face.”

― Elizabeth von Arnim, Elizabeth and Her German Garden

 

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But if there's ever a night that someone doesn't kiss your inner entity's emptiness and envelop a gentle embrace around your soul.

Then just having a moment with your even if it's just an eclipse,

I know that with us together our embodiment with our bodies touching,

Will spark a fire? can i tease your inner desire?

Can i whisper sweet runaway tails and dreams of you and me, or will you and i just end in what could be?

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Such a stunning face. One of my favorite of all my Integrity dolls. Just gorgeous. She is the embodiment of how gorgeous the Veronique 1.0 sculpt can be.

Embodiment of dark, contrasty, ennui against a backdrop of earnest motion. And he yawned just as I commited to the shot. Sod. I considered a wide crop but without the platform, the context is a bit weird.

In the heart of Dublin lies a testament to 18th-century architecture, an embodiment of the city’s rich history, and a focal point for both residents and visitors alike – the City Hall. Originally known as the Royal Exchange, built between 1769 and 1779 and designed by the celebrated architect Thomas Cooley, this majestic building stands out not just for its historical significance but its architectural prowess.

 

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From time to time, people tell me, “lighten up, it’s just a dog,”

or “that’s a lot of money for just a dog.”

 

They don’t understand the distance travelled, the time spent,

or the costs involved for “just a dog.”

 

Some of my proudest moments have come about with “just a dog.”

 

Many hours have passed and my only company was “just a dog,”

but I did not once feel slighted.

 

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by

“just a dog,” and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch

of “just a dog” gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

 

If you, too, think it’s “just a dog,” then you probably understand

phrases like “just a friend,” “just a sunrise,” or “just a promise.”

 

“Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship,

trust, and pure unbridled joy.

 

“Just a dog” brings out the compassion and patience

that make me a better person.

 

Because of “just a dog” I will rise early, take long walks and look

longingly to the future.

 

So for me and folks like me, it’s not “just a dog”

but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future,

the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.

 

“Just a dog” brings out what’s good in me and diverts my thoughts

away from myself and the worries of the day.

 

I hope that someday they can understand that its’ not “just a dog”

but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being

“just a man” or “just a woman.”

 

So the next time you hear the phrase “just a dog,”

just smile, because they “just don’t understand.”

 

“It’s Just A Dog” by Richard A. Biby

 

Fix You - Coldplay

My replica of the gorgeous couch by JumboCollection. I made it a LE of only 3. The first piece is an iridescent, pale pearly rose couch accented with the sparkle of Aurora Boreale Swarovski crystals. An embodiment of luxury and refinement!

 

Character Creation

 

Green Lantern is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

 

They fight evil with the aid of rings that grant them a variety of extraordinary powers, all of which come from imagination, fearlessness, and the electromagnetic spectrum of emotional willpower.

 

The characters are typically depicted as members of the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic law enforcement agency.

 

The first Green Lantern character, Alan Scott, was created in 1940 by Martin Nodell with scripting or co-scripting of the first stories by Bill Finger during the Golden Age of Comic Books and usually fought common criminals in Capitol City (and later, Gotham City) with the aid of his magic ring.

 

With the insistence of the then DC editor, Julius Schwartz to bring in a new science fiction age of comics and to revamp the superhero genre, Hal Jordan was the Silver Age Green Lantern created by John Broome and Gil Kane. He first appeared in Showcase #22.

 

His first appearance signaled the reboot of characters away from the magic and supernatural based stories of the Golden Age and replaced them with science fiction based stories. Along with the newly re-imagined Atom, Flash and Hawkman, this was a landmark moment which many consider to be the beginning of the Silver Age at DC Comics.

 

Gone was the magic based Green Lantern of Alan Scott, and now came Hal Jordan, wielder of a ring of alien origins, part of an intergalactic police force protecting the universe.

  

For the Silver Age of Comic Books, John Broome and Gil Kane reinvented the character as Hal Jordan in 1959 and introduced the Green Lantern Corps, shifting the nature of the character from fantasy to science fiction.

 

During the Bronze Age of Comic Books, Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams introduced John Stewart, a new member of the Corps. Other notable Green Lanterns include Guy Gardner, Kyle Rayner, Simon Baz, Jessica Cruz and Jo Mullein.

 

The Green Lanterns are among DC Comics' longest lasting sets of characters. They have been adapted to television, video games, and motion pictures.

 

Fictional Character History

 

Origin

 

Hal Jordan was born into a military family. His father, Martin Jordan, flew in the war and, during Hal's childhood, was occupied as a test pilot for Ferris Aircraft. Hal had an especially close bond with his father, both of them sharing a love of flying (Hal often skipping school to watch his father fly). Martin was killed during a test-flight gone awry, with both Hal and Carol Ferris watching. As a result, Hal's mother forbade him from frequenting air fields or having anything whatsoever to do with the world of aviation which had taken her husband. In accordance with this ultimatum, Hal promised not to join the Air Force.

 

At the age of 18, however, Hal joined the Air Force anyway, and was considered one of the best young pilots. His first combat deployment was in the Korean War. Years later when Hal's mother was dying, Hal planned on visiting her. However, his brother Jack said his mom had no interest in seeing her son. Knowing that the reason his mother refused to see him was due to his being in the Air Force, he enacted a plan to get discharged as quickly as possible- punching his commanding officer. He was summarily dishonorably discharged and went immediately see his mother, but she passed away just before he arrived at the hospital.

 

Much later, while testing a flight simulator, an energy field surrounded him and took him to Abin Sur, a member of the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic peace keeping force, who patrolled Space Sector 2814. On the verge of death, Abin Sur, with his power ring, sought out the most worthy successor on Earth. The ring actually found two Earthlings, Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner. Hal happened to be closer to the crash site so he was chosen. Despite some character flaws, Hal Jordan was given the power ring and its power battery.

 

He journeyed to the planet Oa, home world of the Green Lantern Corps, and trained with Sinestro, a Corps member that would later become one of Hal's deadliest enemies. He became the Green Lantern of Sector 2814 (the location of Earth) and formed many relationships among the superhero community. Hal is considered the greatest Green Lantern of them all.

 

Character Evolution

 

After meeting and befriending Green Arrow, Hal Jordan became more socially conscious, seeking to help ordinary people. After this, Hal Jordan was exiled into deep space.

 

The most important personal relationship which Hal has is that with Carol Ferris. As the inheritor of the family business at Ferris Air, she is his boss, and over time the childhood friends grew to love each other. As she was possessed by the Star Sapphire, it also fell to him to rescue her from its grips. As she now has control over the Star Sapphire she now acts as a hero occasionally alongside him, and while the two seek to be in a relationship, their tumultuous past history together often comes back to haunt them.

 

During Emerald Dawn, Hal Jordan's origin story was retold. It explains how Hal Jordan obtained the ring after Abin Sur's death. Emerald Dawn II shows Hal going to jail for driving under the influence and later Hal and Sinestro start their 90 day lesson.

 

Hal would go on to be possessed by Parallax, and turn evil. He would later do some good, such as healing John Stewart, bringing Green Arrow back to life and sacrificing himself to stop the Sun-Eater, and reignite the sun. After Hal dies stopping the sun-eater, he becomes the Spectre. Hal would later regain his life, and return as the Green Lantern.

 

Major Story Arcs

 

Green Lantern/Green Arrow

 

In the 70's Hal was spreading himself thin, dealing with the Guardians' galactic problems and the close-to-home problems on earth. Hal went on a road trip with fellow hero, Green Arrow, whose personality couldn't be more different then Hal's. Hal even settled for a time in Evergreen City, Washington. It was during that time the Guardians assigned a back-up Green Lantern to sector 2814 named John Stewart and also depowered Hal's ring. After Guy Gardner's presumed death, Hal met and fell in love with psychic Kari Limbo, however once Guy returned from the dead Kari left Hal at the altar to take care of the comatose Gardner, and Hal went back to Ferris Aircraft.

 

Tales of the Green Lantern

 

The Tales of The Green Lantern is a 3 issue mini-series. It follows the battle between Krona and Hal Jordan. The tales start of with the calling of all the 3000 Green lantern that still survive, by the Guardians. When the Lanterns are re-united they learn that their universe is at unrest. We then follow the battle between Hal's Heroes and Krona's minions. The last issue we see that Krona had been recharged by Nekron, the king of the Dead, we see Hal's personal battle Nekron, and an exciting ending, where Abin Sur helps Hal to escape death. At the end of this ordeal Hal is promoted by the Guardians and asked to join them.

 

Ganthet's tale

 

The guardian Ganthet requests Hal to stop the guardian Dawlikispopok from changing time with a time machine. During the early years of Oa the scientist Krona used a time machine to see the beginning of time and created the Anti-Monitor. Hal battles Dawly and beats him. The guardians then reveal a secret to Hal.

 

Emerald Twilight

 

Jordan's hometown, Coast City, was destroyed by the Cyborg Superman and the alien warlord Mongul in order to turn it into something called Engine City, a replacement for Warworld. While the two were beaten, Hal could not accept the fact that his city so Hal used his ring to create the constructs in the form of people of Coast City. One of the constructs he created took the form of his dead father.

 

Hal told his "father" how he was always looking up to him and wanted to be just like him. He only wanted to see his father being proud of him instead of just saying how his brothers Jack and Jim are great. His "father" told him how Hal's brothers have done something with their lives while Hal's head was in clouds. Even when Hal says he became a hero, his father mocked him on how he wasn't able to save Coast City and as Hal begs his father to come back, he sees his father dying on testing flight for Ferris Aircraft.

 

Next moment, he sees his mother in the form of construct telling him how he will always he a failure in his father's eyes. He asked his mother how she accepted the fact that her husband's plane crashed. She tells him how she loved Hal's father and she thought and even wanted to die when her husband died but eventually she just accepted it. Over time people go on and they are left with good memories. She remembers all the good times she spend with her husband and she tells her son not let go of the pain he feels now and just keep all the good memories he had to satisfy him or the pain will consume him. As the construct of his mother disappears, Hal focuses his willpower again and this time uses his ring to recreate the Coast City in a form of an energy construct while at the same time creating constructs of all people from the Coast City he knew that are now dead.

 

Hal meets his first love Jennifer and takes a walk over "Coast City", telling Jen how she was Hal's first love and how she helped him live his life again. Even after 3 years have passed since Hal's father died, he still could't get over it but Jen helped him stop hurting himself and even convinced him to become a pilot like his father. He tells Jen how the time he spent with her was the best year of his life and that he was a fool to turn his back on her. Hal comes home and meets his father again, telling him how Hal recreating Coast City and everyone in it is a huge achievement meaning that Hal finally did something to make his father proud but before he can say that to Hal, his father, his home and all of Coast City Hal recreated disappears because his ring lost power. The guardians appeared and Hal asked them for more power but the Guardians of the Corps refused to give Hal more power.

 

Consumed with fear, Hal was left vulnerable to Parallax, the spirit embodiment of fear. Accuse Hal for using his ring for personal needs, The Guardians demand it back. Hal drains energy from Guardian's projection and travels to Oa.

 

Hal, under the influence of Parallax, lost his senses and murdered other Corps members, including: Tomar-Tu, Boodikka, KE'Hann, Laira, Graf Toren, Kreon and Jack T. Chance, claiming Guardians made him a slave and stole the power rings of Lanterns he defeated.

 

He sent them off in space and they became The Lost Lanterns. Hal even went on to reluctantly kill Kilowog.

 

He reached Oa where he battled Sinestro (who was let free by the guardians). Hal removed his other rings in order to face Sinestro in a fair fight. The battle ended with Hal's victory by snapping Sinestro's neck and led to the death of Sinestro (for a time), claiming it is something Hal should have done a long time ago. Hal claims he crossed the line and he can't go back and when the Guardians claim he will be punished, Hal accused them for not being there to give him the power he wanted to use only to get his normal life back.

 

He didn't want anything else. Hal claimed there is no turning back and nobody can't stop him, not even he can't. He abandoned his ring and started to absorb the emerald energies of the central power battery and destroying the battery along with the entire Green Lantern Corps. He killed all the Guardians except for Ganthet who had absorbed their power and retrieved Hal's ring in order to went on to Earth to find the person who will become the new and the last Green Lantern. He encountered the man called Kyle Rayner, gave him Hal's ring and disappeared. Hal finally comes out of the scenes, absorbing all energy from power battery and became the villain known as Parallax.

 

Zero Hour

 

Parallax is responsible the crisis known as Zero Hour. He started it by defeating the Time Trapper coming to the end of time with the intention to recreate the Universe and rewrite history the way he thought it should be. Parallax killed various time travelers, sparing only those he does not consider to be a threat to him and makes sure to kill the Time Trapper once he finds out he survived the encounter with him. With the help of Waverider, the Earth's heroes encountered Parallax who easily defeated Kyle and Superman and attempted to end all of creation and start a new one.

 

When Parallax started to recreate the Universe, he claimed how all he wanted to do is bring Coast City and it's people back but eventually he came to a conclusion that the loss of Coast City is not the only problem he needs to take care of but all the Universe is full of agony and flaws and he needs to fix it. He even claims he can give all heroes everything they wanted. Waverider teleports Earth's heroes to encounter Parallax who faces all of his former allies, even Green Arrow. Even The Spectre joined the fight. Waverider used the power of Earth's heroes to drain Parallax of his power and they successfully recreated the Universe with a few differences compared to the way it was before Parallax destroyed it.

 

Parallax vs Kyle Rayner

 

Right after Parallax was stopped during the final events of the Zero Hour, him and Kyle were teleported back to Oa and started a fight. With most of his power gone, Parallax wants to take his ring back from Kyle in order to use it to drain power from Oa and try to fix things again. Kyle refuses and as he overpowers Parallax, Hal sees the skull of his friend Kilowog he killed during Emerald Twilight. Hal tells Kyle how he only wanted to fix things. To be the hero but he did terrible things and he became "one of the bad guys:. Kyle understands Hal's words and tells him how he became the Green Lantern and how he lost Alex, a woman he cared about.

 

Realizing the great responsibility of being a hero, Kyle gives Hal the ring. Hall tries to use it's power to absorb the energy from Oa and reach higher levels of power like before. However, because he is weakened, Kyle was able to take the ring back. Hal gives Kyle an opportunity to give him what he lost, his girlfriend Alex. Kyle refuses as it doesn't seem right in his eyes and he used ring's power to overwhelm Oa by charging it with energy. Oa gets destroyed, removing Hal's opportunity to become more powerful. Kyle survived while Hal is nowhere to be seen.

 

It turned out Hal actually survived Oa's destruction and came back to Earth in his human form. He encountered Kyle Rayner once again in his own house and was able to track him by being connected with his ring Kyle now wears. Hal had no intention to fight Kyle and only asked for his ring. Hal thinks he should become the Green Lantern again in order to put his life back together and being the Green Lantern was a huge part of his life. Everything he did since the destruction of Coast City was a mistake and it is something he regrets doing. He only tried to fix things and nobody could understand him.

 

Ganthet on the refuses to allow Kyle to hand over the ring who was in Kyle's home at the time to tell him how and why he gave him the ring and wants it back because he considers Kyle unworthy of it. Hal mocks Ganthet and the Guardians, stating the only thing they do is manipulating others for their own personal needs and always following their rules without doing things that are necessary and demands the ring back.

 

Kyle refuses to hand it over because Hal already had a chance of redemption and he failed back on Oa. Hal takes the form of Parallax once again and attacks Kyle (although he is not willing to fight him).As the two fight, Ganthet asks various superheroes for help, including Martian Manhunter, Aquaman, Hawkman, The Flash (Wally West) and his best friend Oliver Queen Green Arrow. Unfortunately, not even their combined power can stop Parallax and words from his best friend Oliver and Wally won't get though him. Parallax beats Kyle and takes his ring. Superman arrives on the scene, telling Hal how he can't bring Coast City back but he won't accept it and again, easily beats Superman.

 

Ganthet tells Hal how he wanted to bring Coast City back and he killed the Green lantern Corp and the Guardians, he wanted to become the Green Lantern again and he defeated all of his former friends. Hal feels guilt but he still requires power. Kyle Rayner now powerless still attacks Hal and he asks him why is he still fighting when he stands to chance without his ring. Kyle says Hal is not a hero and even tho Kyle is powerless, he is the only one left standing and because Hal has to be stopped, he will try to stop him. Even if he stands no chance, because that is what a hero would do. Hal realizes he can't be the Green Lantern anymore and he gives Kyle back his ring, claiming how he is the Green Lantern now.

 

Ganthet gives Parallax his powers and he flees up into space. Somewhere in the Universe, Hal mourns his destroyed city and people who died in it and remembers all the good things he had done as the Green Lantern, back before the Coast City was destroyed.

 

Death of Hal Jordan

 

At the edge of the Universe in front of the Source Wall, Parallax encounters Hank Henshaw, Cyborg Superman, the man who destroyed Coast City and he is finally ready to make him pay for what he did. Parallax creates an army of seven million people Henshaw killed when he destroyed the Coast City and finally kills him. Hal thinks about what he truly accomplished. What kind of hero he is when he killed his own enemy? Why he doesn't feel anything but emptiness? What is his purpose now? As he thinks about it, he is met with the arrival Kyle Rayner who asks for Hal's help to stop the Sun-Eater, a being that consumes Suns and is about to consume Earth's Star. Hal tells Kyle he will think about it while asking himself will he be able to actually stop it.

 

Hal came back to Earth to meet all of his friends. He first visited Guy Gardner, telling him how he wanted to fix the Universe but nobody understood him and Hal admits that he was wrong. He was talking about everyone seeing Guy as an idiot no better than the villains they were facing. Guy says he doesn't care as he knows he is doing the right thing. Hal tells him how he needs Guy watching his back and teleporting away thanking him for everything.

 

Next person he meets is John Stewart in the hospital who was paralyzed. John asks him how he could kill the Guardians and the Green Lanterns. Hal tells him how he wished he had time to explain but he doesn't so he just came to visit his old friend and he heals him from his wounds, giving him the ability to walk again.

 

He visits Oliver's grave and he visits his old friend Tom Kalmaku. Tom says he doesn't believe in stuff they say about Hal, claiming how he is gonna save the world like he always does and how how writes a book, on how great hero Hal was. Hal says thank you and leaves before Tom could show him the book.

 

Finally he visits Carol Ferris, a woman he loves. Carol tells him how they could never be together because of Hal's life as the Green Lantern. They never had the future and Hal knows that despite the fact that he can't accept it. Still, Carol doesn't care about things Hal has done. Even if Hal doesn't know will he be able to save Earth, Carol knows he can because she knows him and she knows he is the hero. Carol tells Hal she loves him and Hal kisses her right before he leaves.

 

As Hal looks at the place that was once Coast City, he releases Ganthet who can't ignore the fact that Hal destroyed the Green Lantern Corps despite the fact that he is asking for redemption. Hal doesn't see it that way and in his mind, Guardians are the ones who betrayed him. They didn't want to give him one thing he asked for even tho he gave his life to serve them. Ganthet creates a new ring and gives it to Hal.

 

Hal remembers when he asked for his ring back from Kyle, thinking he could redeem himself if he becomes the Green Lantern again but he knows that is not enough. He has done a lot of things he isn't proud of. Hal refuses to take the ring and as Ganthet leaves, Hal teleports Kyle back, claiming he wants to help.

 

While Batman seems very skeptical about this, Superman is glad to have Hal back on their side. Hal claims he is not coming back, he only wants to save Earth. Hal stops Ferro Lad from sacrificing himself to save the Sun using a device build by Lex Luthor and Brainiac 5. As he teleports him back to Earth, Hal stops the Sun-Eater from absorbing the Sun, killing it and repairing the Sun in the process. However, it took everything he had to stop the Sun-Eater and Hal died saving the Earth.

 

Superman and Batman look into the Sun. Clark wishes it was him who sacrificed himself instead of Hal but he is happy that Hal redeemed himself. Bruce does not see it that way and he still sees Hal as a murderer as Hal himself claimed he didn't change. Clark thinks people don't notice they change and how he will always see Hal as a man who died a hero.

 

Hal becomes the Spectre

 

After The Spectre got forcibly bonded to the fallen Angel Asmodel by Etrigan, he unleashed send his army of demons and formerly damned souls upon the planet Earth swearing to take his vengeance, The Sentinels of Magic were formed and along tried to stop the crisis with the help of JLA and JSA. While Batman and his team of heroes held of the Spectre while he was trying to destroy Manhattan, Captain Marvel, Starfire and S.T.R.I.P.E went to outer space in order to retrieve the Spear of Destiny, the only weapon capable of hurting the Spectre. Wonder Woman on the other hand traveled to Heaven and met Jim Corrigan, previous Host of the Spectre who is now dead.

 

While Because Jim refuses to be brought back to life, the heroes were sent to Purgatory where they meet many dead heroes whose souls lie in the balance, including their former friend Hal Jordan. Alan Scott, the original Green Lantern now calling himself the Sentinel recommends that Hal should be the one to become Spectre's new host as he is probably the only soul besides Corrigan with enough willpower to control the Spectre.

 

While Wonder Woman thinks that Hal shouldn't be the one to have that kind of power because he slaughtered the Green Lantern Corp, Alan knows that Hal is the right person. Hal tells them how he knows why some people hate him or fear him and he understands why as he did a lot of terrible things. He was a fool but he seeks redemption and changes his costume from Parallax back into his original Green Lantern costume and agrees to help.

 

As Wonder Woman and her team finally teleport back to Earth, Batman claims how they need to bring Corrigan as he is the man they can trust, not a murderer like Parallax. Hal tells Batman that Parallax is gone and he will help them. However, as he attacks the Spectre, he gets turn into a construct and shattered to pieces.

 

Captain Marvel finally returns with the Spear of Destiny and attacks the Spectre, while Hal Jordan is saved by Doctor Fate and gets charged by the energy of various Magical Based Heroes and creates all the Green Lantern Corps in the form of Constructs and attacks The Spectre as well. However, it was revealed that Neron possessed Superman, and after the Spectre is injured, he became vulnerable for various souls to become his hosts and Neron fused with the Spectre just few moments after Hal Jordan and the three entities, Neron, Hal Jordan and Asmodel now exist on the soul plane and the Spectre needs to know why he would choose anyone of them over the others. Why do they seek Vengeance?

 

Asmodel claims him and the Spectre are prisoners of Presence and he has to pay. Neron claims how he realizes vengeance and every soul that needs to be punished will be punished. As Hal tries to explain how he was a hero once and how he needs to stop criminals, he stops with tears in his eyes, claiming how he does not deserve Spectre's Power. He does not deserve to seek vengeance. He is the one that deserves to be punished. He caused pain to everyone he loved. He murdered a lot of his friends. When Spectre hears those words, he bonds with Hal Jordan, punishing him for his actions and seeking vengeance will be his punishment.

 

As they finally become one and while Asmodel is locked up in Heaven, The Spectre tries to make Neron feel all the pain he has caused but Hal stopped him, refusing to put himself on Neron's level who is demoted to a rhyming class Demon, suggested to have been Etrigan's plan all along. Jim Corrigan tells Hal how all of Spectre's host must battle for influence and Hal bonding with the Spectre was blessed by the Presence himself. Hal will control how he will use that power, either for Vengeance The Spectre seeks or for Redemption Hal seeks. With Kyle and Alan congratulating him, Hal leaves, claiming he has a lot of stuff to do and fixes all the damage Asmodel unleashed on New York and the planet Earth.

 

Phantom Stranger and Hal Jordan (now as the Spectre) decided to entrust the Spear of Destiny to The Sentinels of Magic which is now the only weapon capable of injuring Hal.

 

Rebirth of Green Lantern

 

In 2005, Hal Jordan returned from the dead in the miniseries "Green Lantern: Rebirth" During this story it is revealed that the name "Parallax" came from an ancient yellow symbiote. Parallax was a creature that instilled great fear in entire civilizations, which made him stronger. Because of the menace Parallax represented, the Guardians imprisoned Parallax within the Central Power Battery on Oa. The imprisonment of Parallax was the reason behind the so called "yellow impurity" that made the Green Lanterns vulnerable to the color yellow. When Sinestro was also imprisoned in the Power Battery, he woke Parallax and they started an elaborate plan against the Guardians and the Green Lantern Corps. Parallax searched for a proper host in the Green Lantern Corps to infect, and he chose Hal Jordan of Earth.

 

After finding his objective, Parallax entered Hal's ring and stayed there without being noticed. When Coast City was destroyed by Cyborg Superman and Mongul, the control of Parallax over Hal Jordan heavily increased, making him insane. It was also revealed that Sinestro never died and that it was only a illusion created by Sinestro to finally break the will of Hal Jordan and drive him completely over the edge. When Hal destroyed the Central Power Battery and killed the Guardians (except Ganthet) he accidentally let Parallax escape at his full power. This was the explanation to the lack of Kyle's ring vulnerability against the color yellow. This story concludes when - thanks to the Spectre, Ganthet, Kyle Rayner, Guy Gardner, John Stewart and Kilowog - Hal returns from the death again as a Green Lantern without any influence of the Spectre or Parallax.

 

After the events of Rebirth, Hal moved to Coast City which was being reconstructed. He also became a captain in the Air Force of the United States. He also starts to rebuild his friendship with Batman who finally accepts that Hal is a hero once again.

 

Infinite Crisis

 

In Infinite Crisis, Hal is one of the heroes that Batman asked to defeat and destroy the OMACS and their leader Brother Eye. Hal is also seen fighting alongside the other heroes against the Society of Super Villains during the battle of Metropolis. Later with other heroes capable of breathing in space he saves Guy Gardner from being killed by Superboy-Prime. After that the Green Lanterns trap the defeated Superboy-Prime and imprison him in a artificial red sun. After this Guy mentioned that they lost a total of 32 Green Lanterns and that name of dead soldier hadn't happened since but before he finishes, he is interrupted by Hal saying that he knows when was the last time that happened (Referring to the days that Hal went mad and started killing the other Green Lanterns that tried to stop him).

 

Revenge Of The Green Lanterns

 

Hal has another flashback where he is a P.O.W. He then goes to Edwards Air Force Base. Him Rocket man and Cowgirl are awarded the P.O.W medal when all of a sudden a ship crashes when Hal sees whats inside it he finds out that its Tomar-Tu.

 

Hal brings Tomar's body to Oa. They later find out that Tomar wants to kill Hal. while at the cafeteria Hal and Guy Gardner have a fight with other members of the corps. Kilowog and Sallak breaks up the fight Hal later has a meeting with the guardians and asks if he can venture into Space Sector 3601 They deny his request but he goes anyway. He teams with Lantern Guy Gardner and they go to Sector 3601. They later then arrive at their destination.

 

They are later then attacked by Manhunters. They escape and find all the Lost Lanterns. They then encounter Cyborg Superman. Hal is currently knocked out and Guy tries to combat Cyborg Superman. The Lanterns later break free they then fall into a cave.They then find many bodies of Green Lanterns. Kreon then gets hits at the back. The Man-hunters attack them but the Man-hunters are later then destroyed. Hal and Arisia then tag team to fight Cyborg Superman. They then blow up the planet and Hal and the other Lanterns escape. Back on Oa, Hal rebuilds his relationship with the Lost Lanterns.

 

Wanted

 

Later, after he became a Green Lantern again, Hal Jordan finds himself in Checynya and was shot down and became a P.O.W. [Prisoner of War]. He and his friends Shane Sellers and Jillian Pearlmen were tortured for four months, they later escape and get rescued. Later when he meets with his fellow JLA members, Green Arrow said to him what he said every night in that cell "you should've kept the ring on". Hal then finds out that General Stone sent Cowgirl [Jillian Pearlmen] another round against them alone. Hal then leaves the room and goes to his locker. He then recites his oath and leaves the building. Hal then flies to Russia where the Rocket Red Brigade detect him and plan to attack them. Hal finds Cowgirl's fighter jet and bombs the terrorist base. He then sends out some search probes that don't find her yet. Suddenly, the terrorists are killed in a series of green explosions and Hal turns to find the Global Guardians, who are responsible for the attack (later revealed to be under mental control). At the end of the 1st issue an alien is hiring several bounty hunters to find Hal and gives them his ring.

 

The second issue starts inside Space Sector 3601,a Guardian flies through the debris of a destructive battle. The Guardian then brings the Cyborg Superman who has only half of his face. The Guardian then says "Hank Henshaw. Also known as the Cyborg-Superman and Highmaster of the Murdering Man-hunters". He and the other Guardians of the Universe are going to question him about the 52. At the next page Hal is being thrown into a tree by the Tasmanian Devil. When Hal was on the floor after taking a kick from Freedom Beast, Crimson Fox said " Why fight when we can love ". He then punches her and is furthering his search. Then the two aliens who mind control the Global Guardians,the aliens blast Hal with a neuron net which freezes him. Somewhere in Southern California Loragg tells Amon Sur that they have to kill Hal to get his ring but Amon says that the ring will seek another replacement, Loragg then says it will be Amon but Amon says it will be someone else. The next page takes place in England where a woman becomes Star Sapphire. Then Cowgirl is being brought by the terrorist. Cowgirl then escapes out of the car and runs. Hal is then being brought to the bounty hunters ship the bounty hunters get shot. Hal then is free and fights off the Rocket Reds then the Justice League comes to bring Hal home.

 

Later in the series Hal gets rescued by the Justice League of America and Alan Scott. While the Justice League of America take out most of the Rocket Red Brigade, Hal goes to find Cowgirl. Then one of his search probes finds her. Hal then rushes to find the injured Cowgirl underwater. Hal then makes an army of soldiers who beat down one of the terrorist. Hal brings Cowgirl to a hospital he made from his ring. Cowgirl finds out that Hal is Green Lantern. He gets shot by some tranquilizers by bounty hunters however the bounty hunters get killed by Hunger Dog another bounty hunter who wanted to capture Hal. He is brought to the California desert to an alien who looks like Abin Sur and turns out to be his son Amon Sur.

 

The next issue starts off with Batman arresting some goons while Martian Manhunter is reading the Global Guardians. After arresting the thugs Batman leaves the building and then hears a voice. It is a Sinestro Power Ring looking for a worthy wielder for the sector Batman rejects it and the ring seeks another one. Later somewhere in Southern California Hal finds out that Amon Sur was Abin Sur's son. Hal tries to blast Amon but finds out that his power ring is out of energy. Amon then tells why he repels a hatred against the Corps. That his father left before finding out that his mother was pregnant. Later some Green Lanterns came to inform him and his mother about his death. Amon tells how he battled Kyle Rayner but failed to obtain his ring but in their next confrontation his head was blown off. Now he is after Hal's ring.

 

Amon then asks where he buried his father's body. He then blasts the grave opened. He finds that his fathers body is nothing but ashes and bones. Amon who is angry blasts Hal, but Hunger Dog blocks it. Hunger Dog then reveals to be John Stewart. John, who continues to fight gets hit by a yellow beam of light. It is a yellow power ring and it has come to find a worthy successor and that is Amon. While trying to kill Hal the ring teleports him to Qward. Near the end of the comic book Hal brings Abin Sur's body to Ungara and writes something on his tombstone. Once it said Abin Sur hero of Ungara now it says Abin Sur Hero of Ungara and father Hal then returns to Edwards, which is being reconstructed. At the end of the story, it shows a picture of Star Sapphire going to Coast City. They later forge the Sapphires into rings. Hal then finds out that Carol had a divorce.

 

Mystery of the Star Sapphire

 

Carol Ferris is flying her plane when the Star Sapphire possesses her once more. She then attacks Hal and Cowgirl at a bar. Hal powers up his ring and becomes Green Lantern. Hal eventually removes the Sapphire from Carol and the Sapphire then possess Cowgirl. Cowgirl then chases Hal and Carol through Coast City; at the same time, Carol explains the origins of the Zamarons and the violet light of love. They later crash into the honeymoon hotel.Hal then makes Carol a costume. Carol then fights Cowgirl and they are then attacked by the Zamarons. The Zamarons later tell Hal that he has to choose between Cowgirl and Carol Ferris. He then kisses one of the Zamarons and the Star Sapphire possesses that Zamaron. She later becomes corrupt and they retreat to Zamaron.

 

52

 

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Hal and John were involved in the first fight against the heroes of China. Saying that the Green Lanterns couldn't help since they were born in U.S.A and that they didn't have authorization to intervene in the problems of China. Hal is also seen along Green Arrow and Metamorpho as the reinforcements for Elongated Man to know if he should believe that they could bring his wife, Sue Dibny back from the death.

 

In One Year Later, after the event of Infinite Crisis, the DC Universe skipped one year of ongoing continuity. Hal discovers that the members of the Green Lantern Corps he killed as Parallax are indeed alive, so along with Guy Gardner he goes on a quest to save them from Cyborg Superman. This is known as the Revenge of the Green Lanterns.

 

Justice League

 

Hal became one of the members of the new Justice League of America in the One Year Later storyline. After being a member for some time, he decides to give John Stewart his place in the Justice League in order to take care of his other responsibilities as a Green Lantern.

 

Sinestro Corps War

 

Jordan's greatest enemy, Sinestro, starts building an army with yellow power rings that chose as their wielders people who can instill great fear. Just after that he attacks Oa when Hal and the Green Lanterns of Earth (among others) were waiting to talk to the Guardians of the Universe. After a full attack against Oa a great amount of Green Lanterns die and Sinestro releases both Cyborg Superman and Superboy-Prime. He is also able to kidnap Kyle Rayner and take the symbiote out of him. After instilling great fear in the heart of Kyle, he fuses him with Parallax. After the attack Hal along with Guy Gardner and John Stewart try to reach Qward and save Kyle. However after trying to charge their power rings, wakes up in Qward without Guy and John, and outnumbered by Sinestro, the new Parallax and an army of members of the Sinestro Corps. After Hal failed to try to save Kyle of the Parallax influence, he tries to flee the planet.

 

Just when he was going to be defeated, he is saved by "The Lost Lanterns". The Green Lanterns go underground and split into two teams, the first one to save John and Guy and the other one to rescue Ion. Hal, Graf Toren and Tomar-Re are encountered by the keeper of the book of Parallax, Lyssa Drak by causing an explosion when John and Guy got free. As his power rings were reaching 0.0, he was saved by John Stewart and Guy Gardner. Hal then says, "I need a weapon, or weapons." Hal then wields a group of Sinestro's yellow rings. He and the remaining Lost Lanterns make it out of Qward. As the Sinestro Corps uses their attack plan the Guardians use their Last Resort and authorize lethal force against the Sinestro Corps.

 

The mission is a success and the Green Lantern of Earth returned to their planet, just to find out that the Sinestro Corps never wanted to take control of Oa, their real objective was always Earth. Hal saves his family before Parallax (Kyle Rayner) can kill them. During the confrontation Parallax also absorbs Hal and became even more powerful. While Hal is inside Parallax, he helps Kyle to get rid of the influences of Parallax. After being freed from the evil influence, Ganthet and Sayd appear and trap Parallax inside the batteries of the four Green Lanterns of Earth. Hal and Kyle go back to Coast City and use Hal's ring to warn everyone there to evacuate the city. Hal's family refuses to leave, just like everyone else in the city. The people of Coast City start setting green lights in their houses to prove their support to the protector of Coast City, Green Lantern, thus making Coast City to be known to the world as the "City Without Fear".

 

During the last battle against Sinestro, Hal realizes that Sinestro always wanted that the Guardians of the Universe to sanction the use of lethal force. Sinestro uses the Manhunters to absorb the energy from the rings of both Hal and Kyle. After they are being attacked by Sinestro, Hal uses the head of a Manhunter to also absorb the energy from the ring of Sinestro. Him and Kyle battle Sinestro in a hand to hand fight jumping into a unfinished building. While the other Green Lanterns destroy the Sinestro Corps battery it explodes; Anti-Monitor, Cyborg Superman, and his army of of Manhunters are caught in the explosion. Hal and Kyle defeat Sinestro.

 

Secret Origins

 

It starts off with Hal Jordan having a flashback when his dad dies. Then it's Hal's 18th birthday; he runs away and wakes up in front of an U.S Armed Force recruiting service desk. With his friends to a bar this is his first confrontation with John Stewart. Soon after that Hal's brother Jim tells him that their mom is dying and the only way Hal could see her was if he was no longer in the Air Force. Hal later punches Major Stone [later General] to get himself discharged. However his mother died on his way to the hospital. Somewhere in space Abin Sur is interrogating the Five Inversions.

 

Abin Sur has imprisoned Atrocitus on a ship. He then contacts Sinestro and tells him about his actions. Meanwhile on Earth, Hal finds out Ken Arden [a former friend of Hal's dad] is selling his company to Ferris. While in space Atrocitus escapes from imprisonment. Abin Sur's ship crashes and the ring finds a replacement Hal Jordan. Soon Hal is having trouble mastering his new powers. Hal has earned his badge as a Green Lantern.

 

Sinestro is contacted by Ganthet to train Hal more. Later Hector Hammond is exposed to the energy from a meteorite. Hal Jordan takes a flight in a newly constructed jet. Sinestro gives Jordan his ring and blows up the jet they get into a short fight. Sinestro then fixes his jet and Jordan flew away. When he lands Hector Hammond pays him a visit. Sinestro rescues Hal and Carol. Hal brings Sinestro to where he buried Abin Sur. Sinestro then tells him how Abin was his master. Later a message in Hal's ring unlocks, showing Sinestro about the Massacre of 666. Sinestro asks if Abin Sur was the only one in the ship. William Hand (a.k.a Black Hand) is attacked by Atrocitus. Sinestro and Jordan save Hand right on time. However they run out of power. They defeat Atrocitus. Hal then comes to Carol Ferris's house; he then finds out how when his father died, causing him great emotional distress. As soon as he has released his anger Sinestro says to him "For beings, like us overcoming fear is what we do best, but when it comes to regret, loss even Green Lanterns struggle with those."

 

Then Hal and Sinestro are contacted by the Guardians. They then demand an explanation from them. Sinestro tells them how one of them has taken a name Ganhet. They manage to get out of trouble. Hal then tries to affect yellow with his ring. Sinestro then returns Atrocitus to his crucifix on Ysmault. Atrocitus then tells him that Korugar will fall to chaos and a bloody coup will take over. At the end Hal tells Jim that he is Green Lantern.

 

Origins & Omens of Green Lantern

 

Hal Jordan meets Saint Walker. Saint Walker, who is the first of the Blue Lanterns, tries to persuade Hal to abandon the Green Lantern Corps and become a Blue Lantern. Saint Walker brought Hal to the Blue Lantern planet of Odym. He showed him the Blue Lantern battery and Hal also saw the leaders of the Blue Lantern Corps. They were none other than Ganthet and Sayd who were former members of the Guardians of the Universe who started the Green Lantern Corps. Hal and Saint Walker watched as Ganthet and Sayd were about to initiate a new member to the Corps. Warth then was made into the second member of the Blue Lantern Corps. Saint Walker mentioned to Hal that the initiation took a very long time to be completed as Ganthet and Sayd would have to judge them and see if they are truly worthy to be a Blue Lantern. Warth and Saint Walker were then sent on a mission to save Sinestro from the Red Lanterns and to recruit him to the Blue Lantern Corps. On their way there, Hal noticed that his power levels were above maximum and they explained that the rings of a Blue Lantern charged the rings of a Green Lantern. As they passed a planet on the way, its sun in the process of imminent supernova. Jordan attempted to call for backup but was unable to because of the interference of Warth and Saint Walker's rings. Warth and Saint Walker combined their power and were able to heal the sun and reverse its aging. Saint Walker then explained what their ultimate purpose was for him. That purpose was to lead the Blue Lantern Corps.

 

Hal went ahead of Saint Walker and Warth and finally got to the planet where Sinestro was being kept captive by the Red Lanterns. Hal found Sinestro and was ambushed by Red Lanterns. As they fought, Hal's energy levels severely dropped. Hal saw that one of the Red Lanterns that ambushed him was none other than Laira who was a friend to Hal when they were both members of the Green Lantern Corps. Hal was tied up and held captive along with Sinestro. The Sinestro Corps then arrived to save Sinestro from the Red Lanterns. As the two Corps fought each other, Warth and Saint Walker then arrived. They freed Hal and charged up his ring again. The Blue Lanterns meant no harm and told Sinestro to call off his followers. Saint walker was then attacked by Atrocitus, leader of the Red Lanterns. Laira then attacked Hal and had him on the ground. Sinestro took action and killed Laira before she hurt Hal. Hal then was angry because Sinestro killed his friend and then Hal released all his anger and hatred towards Sinestro. Hal was about to kill Sinestro when the unexpected happened. Hal was chosen to become a Red Lantern and was then corrupted by the ring. Hal was now a Red Lantern and fought the Blue Lanterns and the Sinestro Corps. As the Blue Lanterns rely on the power of a Green Lantern to keep

 

their power levels, Saint Walker and Warth had all their energy drained from their rings as there was no Green Lantern in sight. Saint Walker was able to put a Blue ring on Hal Jordan's finger and Hal was no longer corrupted by the Red ring. Hal then became a Blue Lantern and a Green Lantern at the same time. Hal defeated the Red Lanterns and they left Ysmault. Hal's love, Carol Ferris was recruited to become a servant of love, a member of the Violet Lanterns.

 

Agent Orange

 

Hal returns to Odym, home-world of the Blue Lanterns, with Saint Walker and Warth. Hal tries removing the Blue power ring he now wields, but he is unable to remove it. Hal and the Blue Lanterns argue about Hal not having any hope. Hal tries to locate Ganthet and Sayd using his ring, but they cannot be located. Ganthet and Sayd then appear to Hal and the two Blue Lanterns. They tell them that Hal is meant to lead the Blue Lanterns, not as a Blue Lantern, but as a Green Lantern. Walker is then provided a new power ring as his is now with Hal. He then leaves Odym in order to find Sinestro. The Blue Lanterns stay behind in Odym as they are to continue recruiting new members to their Corps.

 

They also have another mission which is to locate those who wield the Indigo light. As Hal goes to find Sinestro, he is sent back to Oa to meet with the Guardians. The Guardians try removing the Blue ring from Hal's finger but they are unable to do so. Hal tries to explain to them that Ganthet and Sayd are not enemies and their real enemies were the Red Lanterns. John then interrupts the Guardians as another colour Lantern has been encountered. Larfleeze then appeared as he and a message for the Guardians. They took something from him and he says that he will descend his Corps on their Green Lanterns. The Guardians then say that it is about time they joined the war themselves.

 

In Oa, The Guardians added a fourth law to the Book of Oa. That rule was that the Vega System was no longer outside the Green Lantern Corps' jurisdiction. Meanwhile, Gretti decides that he must return home to sector 2828. Hal, along with the Guardians and the Green Lanterns then go on their way to arrest those criminals in the Vega System. Hal explains that the Guardians couldn't remove the blue ring from his hand and that they wanted to see the power of the ring in battle. Thousands of felons were currently present in the Vega System. However, their main target wasn't the felons, but Larfleeze. Hal, the Lanterns and the Guardians then land on Sector 2828 where they see Gretti. The Guardians then try connecting to Larfleeze who is currently in Gretti's homeworld. Controllers then spawn around them and a battle begins. During the fight, Gretti is killed and then becomes an Orange Lantern, serving Agent Orange. Hal then gets dragged underground by an orange light. Underground, he sees none other than Larfleeze who was waiting for Hal. He sees the blue ring of Hal and tells Hal that he wants it.

 

Hal is still trapped underground. He can smell Larfleeze and he knows that he's there, but he can't see him. Hal Jordan was still spared as it was still feeding time for Larfleeze at that moment. He talks to Hal and tells him about him being the owner of the Orange Lanterns. He says that he was tasted a green ring already before, but he has never tasted one as sweet as the blue ring Hal wields on his finger. The ring asks Larfleeze what he hopes for and he says that he hopes for many desirables and one is a blue ring of his own.

 

Hal then attacks Larfleeze once the blue light had blinded him. Meanwhile, the Guardians and other Green Lanterns fight against other Orange Lantern constructs. John Stewart holds his own against several but is taken down by one of them. When it seems as if he's about to be defeated, Fatality, a Violet Lantern, comes in and helps him. Larfleeze and Hal keep fighting until Larfleeze finally apprehends him. Hal offers him a deal. He said he'd trade his blue ring in exchange for words. Hal wanted to know how Larfleeze became Agent Orange and how he met the Guardians.

 

Larfleeze then started telling Hal about his origins story. Now, he wants to take the blue ring from Hal to complete the deal. However, Hal can't take it off and Larfleeze takes action. He forms a giant sword from his constructs and chops off Hal's arm. He then takes the ring and puts it on his finger. The ring then welcomed Larfleeze to the Blue Lantern Corps.

 

Larfleeze sees that now he's a member of the Blue Lanterns. However, it was all just an illusion created by Hal's ring in order to defend itself. Larfleeze gets angered and attacks Hal again. This time though, Hal uses the same strategy that Larfleeze has been using and Hal creates constructs of the members of the Green Lantern Corps. Another illusion is made as John Stewart and Fatality reunite during the battle. John later realizes that it was all just an illusion. Hal and Larfleeze continue fighting when the Guardians come in and interrupt. Hal gets an idea that he can separate the Orange Battery from Larfleeze so that he could beat him. Hal manages to get hold of it as the Guardians distracted Larfleeze.

 

Hal then started to glow an orange light as he was about to join the Orange Lantern Corps. Before he truly became a part of the corps, Larfleeze attacked him and took back his battery. Larfleeze just gets pissed off and his power levels were at a very high level. He attacked the Lanterns and Hal. The blue ring asked Hal what he hoped for and Hal said that he hoped for the ring to stop asking him that. The ring sensed sincerity and decided to listen to Hal. His power levels started to drop and eventually the ring left him and went off to find a new replacement. The Guardians then decide to talk to Larfleeze and set a deal with him. Hal and the rest of the Lanterns get sent outside to let them talk. They agreed that Larfleeze would no longer cause them conflict but the Guardians also told Larfleeze where he could get a blue ring of his own. In Odym, Ganthet, Sayd and the rest of the Blue Lanterns see an orange light coming their way, headed by Larfleeze.

 

Blackest Night

 

William Hand starts hearing the voices of the dead calling his name. He sees his life flash back to when he first became the Black Hand. It also showed how he got the rod when Hal Jordan and Sinestro, who was still a Green Lantern, were on earth to arrest Atrocitus. He's possessed and ends up killing his family and himself as well with the rod he found when he first became the Black Hand. William is dead and Scar appears over his dead body. She says that William is ready and she gives his body a black ring. William rises with the power of the black ring and the dead which officially begins the Blackest Night.

 

It's memorial day for all the dead heroes on earth. The people, heroes, and even the villains visit the graves of those who have passed away. Hal, with the rest of the Green Lanterns of Sector 2814, flies to the memorial and are cheered on by the crowd. They remember their loved ones who have passed away. The different heroes who have passed are all being honored around the world. Alfred also visits the grave of Bruce Wayne but is shocked as someone dug up his grave and took his skull. He contacts Hal who at the time was in the headquarters of the Justice League of America along with Barry Allen. Hal shows the Barry where they kept the remains of those who have also passed away. Barry asks Hal to show him more and to show him everyone else who has died while he was gone.

 

Throughout all the sectors, the different corps wage war on each other which fulfills the War of Light. The Guardians watch over the war from Oa. They decide to tell all Green Lanterns to retreat. Scar says however, that they will not receive the call for retreat and she attacks her fellow Guardians. She bites and rips off the heart of one of the Guardians and traps the rest of the Guardians where they are. Meanwhile, the black rings have been released and fly to the graves of those who have passed away. All the remains and bodies of the dead are then told to rise and they did, but this time, as Black Lanterns.

 

Hal and Barry go to Gotham to check the grave site of Bruce. They try thinking who could have dug up the grave and who could have known that Bruce was Batman. As they talk to each other, a dark image flies their way. It was the Martian Manhunter who now is a Black Lantern. He says that Hal and Barry should both be dead and that they shouldn't be back. J'onn attacks the two heroes and forces them to retreat. They escape for the moment but J'onn continues his rage and destroys a building. Hal and Barry still continue to run but Barry sees J'onn and attacks him. He beats on J'onn but as it turns out, Barry was just seeing things and it was actually Hal he was attacking.

 

Commissioner Gordon sets off the bat-signal in order to get some help in Gotham. Hal, however, comes crashing through the signal. Hal talks to him and to Barbara for a bit while Barry fights J'onn. He traps J'onn in a sewer mixed with different flammable chemicals. Hal comes flying in and drops a police car on the chemicals which causes a huge explosion. Barry keeps the flame from spreading around by running around J'onn and he creates somewhat a giant furnace. The two heroes think that J'onn is now defeated as fire was his weakness. They plan on moving his body back to Mars to let him rest in peace. However, J'onn comes out of the rubble along with several other Black Lanterns. Ex-Green Lantern on Sector 2814 and the man who gave Hal his ring, Abin Sur, also rises as a Black Lantern.

 

Meanwhile, more rings go across the universe and raise more Black Lanterns. Sinestro also gets freed from his "cell" in Zamaron during a fight between the Star Sapphires and the Sinestro Corps. Sinestro confronts Carrol and questions her on why she became a Star Sapphire and she says that she's there for Hal. Carrol gets captured by the Sinestro Corps but her captors are immediately killed by a group of Black Lanterns, lead by Abin Sur, who confront Carrol and Sinestro.

 

Hal and Barry continue to fend off a group of Black Lanterns. Hal is targeted by both Hawkman and Hawkgirl. Hal and Barry try everything they can to stop this since their enemies couldn't be killed. They tried running away and Barry even tries removing the ring of Firestorm. As Hal and Hawkman continue to fight, Ray Palmer emerges from inside his black ring. He tells Hal that their ring is nothing like the ring he carries on his finger. They continue to try escaping until they are finally caught by the group of Black Lanterns. But before anything could happen, they are save by two Indigo Lanterns and are brought to the JLA base. One of them reveals that she is Indigo-1, leader of the Indigo tribe.

 

She tells them about the beginning of the universe. The time when the universe was still ruled by darkness. Until there was light which fought the darkness. Out of the fight came the different groups of the emotional spectrum. She tells them about all the different colors in the emotional spectrum and their purposes. She tells Hal that they have come to him in order to replicate the white light of creation by merging with the other corps to put a stop to the Blackest Night. She knows that Hal has strong connections to the most powerful members of the other five remaining corps. Hall and Barry talk again about what they should do. But then, they are attacked again by the same group of Black Lanterns. The Indigo Lanterns then transport themselves and Hal away from the danger, leaving the others behind.

 

Hal and the two Indigo Lanterns are transported to Zamaron. They meet both Sinestro and Carol Ferris there during their own fight against Black Lanterns. Hal and Carol talk about her decision to become a Star Sapphire once again while they continue to fend off Black Lanterns. Hal also teaches them how to destroy a Black Lantern by sanitizing their rings with their light. Indigo-1 then transports Hal, Carol, and Sinestro out of Zamaron and to Korugar.

 

Sinestro quickly attacks Indigo-1 as they left the other members of his corps behind. She tells him why she transported them there, for Sinestro to confront and defeat Mongul. Sinestro has a tough time and it seems like he's about to be beaten by Mongul until he takes control of his yellow rings, which he created himself. He traps Mongul without killing him so that he would not reincarnate as a Black Lantern, but he tells him that once the war is over, he will kill Mongul personally. Sinestro is in control of his corps once again and they start to give praise to him. Suddenly, a black ship crashes and Abin and Arin Sur both emerge from it as Black Lanterns.

 

On Ysmault, Atrocitus is attacked as well and has his heart ripped out by a Black Lantern. Hal and Sinestro defend themselves against the two new Black Lanterns. Sinestro and Arin continue to fight as they talk about the love they once had. Hal and Abin are left to fight each other and Abin continues to insult Hal. Hal seemingly kills Abin, but he heals himself instantly. Indigo-1 and Carrol Ferris come to aid Sienstro and Hal. Together, the four lanterns use their combined mights and they defeat the two Black Lanterns.

 

They start to talk about who to go to next. Hal wants to go to Saint Walker first because they know that he can be trusted. Atrocitus seems to be the one the rest want to go after, though. They decide to go to Odym and talk to Saint Walker instead. When they arrived in Odym, they were caught in the war between the lanterns of blue and orange. Suddenly, the Orange Lanterns just disappear. Meanwhile, on Okaara, Larfleeze is shown running for his life and pleading for help as he is chased by a group of Black Lanterns. The Black Lanterns are slaughtered by none other than Atrocitus, who remains as a Red Lantern, whose heart was replaced by his rage. Atrocitus tells Larfleeze that he wants his power battery.

 

As Atrocitus and Larfleeze fight, they also get attacked by the slaves of Larfleeze's corps who are now Black Lanterns. They fend off the lanterns while fighting each other until Hal Jordan and the rest of the lanterns from the different spectrum of light come to aid them. They ask Atrocitus and Larfleeze to join them in order to put an end to the Blackest Night. Larfleeze agrees to join as long as he gets a Guardian of his own when it's all done and Sayd agrees to be his Guardian. Atrocitus also agrees to join after fighting them and talking to Saint Walker. They go to Space Sector 666, the planet Ryut, home of Atrocitus, after the power levels of the Black Lantern Corps reached 100%. The Black Battery was nowhere to be found and they all set-off to where it has been moved, Earth.

 

Barry Allen fends off the risen dead in Coast City, where the battery has been moved. Before Black Hand could lay his hands on him, Wally West and a group of the heroes of Earth arrive to help them. They tell Barry about how Dove produces the White Light that fends off the Black Lanterns. Wally, Barry, and Bart see the Guardians being held captive. They try to free them all, but Scar gets in their way. The team of lanterns then arrive just in time to stop Scar's attack. After Scar is destroyed by their combined might, they go after the black battery. They attack it, but their attacks don't do anything to the battery. A ring then flies to the skull that Black Hand was holding and Bruce Wayne rises as a Black Lantern. Everyone sees Bruce in his new form and more rings come flying towards the heroes. Nekron then orders several of the heroes to die and become Black Lanterns as well. Nekron says that Bruce has now served his purpose and he destroys him and puts him back to rest. Superman, Wonder Woman, Ice, Bart Allen, Animal Man, Super-boy, Donna Troy and Green Arrow all have become Black Lanterns and Nekron makes one more order, and that is for Barry Allen and Hal Jordan to die.

 

The Black Rings continue to chase after the two heroes. They figure out that the rings can also turn those who have died. but are now alive, into Black Lanterns as well. Hal holds on to Barry as he outruns the Black Rings chasing them. Barry runs two seconds into the future to get the rings to stop chasing them. john Stewart warns them that all the Black Lanterns are heading to the Earth. Ganthet then reveals a secret of the power rings. He duplicates Hal's ring and wears it on his finger. He does the same to the rings of the other members that were there. The ring duplicates can only last for a day, however. The rings get new recruits to aid the team of Lanterns in the war of Light. A Blue Ring latches on Barry Allen's finger, an Orange ring on Lex Luthor's finger, a Yellow Ring on the Scarecrow's finger, an Indigo Ring on Ray Palmer's finger, a Red Ring on Mera's finger and a Violet Ring on Wonder Woman's finger which destroys the Black Ring she had on her.

 

While defending Coast City, the Lanterns encountered a Black Lantern Spectre and are overwhelmed by the powerful foe, threatening Hal into almost becoming a Black Lantern himself. Remembering when he was possessed by the Spectre, Hal remembered Parallax is the one thing that the Spirit of Retribution fears most and allows himself to be possessed by the fear entity once more in order to stop him. Soon after, the fear entity is taken from Hal by an unknown force. During the fight against Nekron, the Entity is summoned and attacked by Nekron. Hal soon realizes that the Entity is like Parallax and Ion and goes toward the Entity but is stopped by Sinestro. Sinestro then dives into the Entity and emerges as a white lantern.

 

Sinestro's ego proved to be his downfall, as he could not fully command the Entity's power and Nekron forcibly separated them. Hal realized that even though Nekron allowed his resurrection along with the other heroes transformed into Black Lanterns, it was they who made the choice to live again. This enabled Hal to join with the Entity and transform himself and the other heroes converted by Nekron into the White Lantern Corps. They then used their collective power to restore Black Hand to life, severing his connection to Nekron, leading to his defeat.

 

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A year of the shows and performers of the Bijou Planks Theater.

 

Secret Identity: Hal Jordan

 

Publisher: DC

 

First appearance: Showcase #22 (September–October 1959)

 

Created by: John Broome (Writer)

Gil Kane (Artist)

 

First appearance cover:

 

Forward is an 1893 bronze statue by American sculptor Jean Pond Miner Coburn (1866–1967) depicting an embodiment of Wisconsin's "Forward" motto. The 1996 replica was located at the Wisconsin State Capitol grounds at the top of State Street before it was vandalized in 2020. The statue often is misidentified with the Wisconsin statue on top of the Capitol dome.

The Rooster of Barcelos Project will be located in Little Portugal At Dundas West & Lakeview Ave (1212 Dundas St. W, at the Lakeview Ave Parkette). For ArtworxTO: Toronto’s Year of Public Art 2021-2022, a rooster statue has been gifted by the Municipality of Barcelos, Portugal to the City of Toronto to be designed, painted and displayed in Little Portugal, Toronto. This concrete statue (2.8 m. X 1.9 m.) is being reimagined by an Artist whose design best fit the guiding themes of (i) the universal meaning of the rooster as a symbol of the sun, and (ii) the historical legend of the “Galo de Barcelos” or the Barcelos Rooster.

 

The Barcelos Rooster, commonly called the Portuguese Rooster, is said to be the embodiment of the Portuguese love of life. It is an unofficial symbol of Portugal found throughout Portugal in town squares, artwork and souvenir trinkets. The Rooster stands for pride, hope, a new day, fertility, resurrection, and as well as other cultural meanings.

 

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Took some photos of Ares for my friend, Kass. :3

 

Tidbit about Ares. He looks like he gets into a lot of fights, he looks like trouble.

Actually, he's the embodiment of "Courage." And as my character, he got all the scars stopping fights. Never starting them. :3

 

He's a peacemaker.

 

Mount Siguniang, or Mount Skubla is the highest mountain of Qionglai Mountains in Western China. It is located in the bordering area of Siguniangshan Town, Xiaojin County and Wenchuan County in Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. Four Maiden's Mountain consists of four adjacent mountain peaks. It got its unusual name from a local Tibetan legend that says the four peaks are the embodiments of four pretty girls. (Elevation: 6,250 m) WIKIPEDIA

Is George Poteet's "Survivor Series" Chevrolet C-10 by Roadster Shop the ultimate cruiser? It sports an interior by Avant Garde Design with Dakota Digital gauges, is powered by a 525hp LS3 mated to a 4L60 transmission, and rides on a Roadster Shop FAST TRACK chassis, Baer brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires, and 18-inch Roadster Shop-exclusive Forgeline RS-OE1 wheels finished with custom body-matching centers and Polished outers! It's the perfect embodiment of the Survivor Series style of build. See more at: forgeline.com/customer-gallery/george-poteet-2/

 

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My favourite models ... I could spend hours just watching these little fellows scurrying about and digging for things in the dirt. I know they can be fierce predators and adversaries but to me they are the embodiment of childlike curiosity and innocence ... and family. :o)

The Ha’penny Bridge, with its rich history spanning over two centuries, has always been an iconic landmark of Dublin, a pedestrian pathway above the River Liffey, inviting visitors to experience both its architectural beauty and the tales it holds. But during my recent visit to Dublin, it became more than just a historical marvel; it became a canvas of colors, an embodiment of the Irish Flag itself.

 

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* Chiang Mai was the last place we visited on our road trip in Thailand and it held one more great surprise . I had already seen many wonderful temples on the journey and felt nothing could surely surpass them . I was wrong in the mountains above the city of Chiang Mai is the temple Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, this collection of buildings was the highlight of the tour. The beauty of its buildings just completely overwhelmed one

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is an impressive embodiment of the Lanna (northern Thai) culture and is a symbol deeply cherished by the people of Chiang Mai. The temple's origins date back almost seven hundred years, to 1382 and the legend surrounding the founding of the temple is one of those mysteries of Asia . The image contains part of the golden Chedi with its gilded, 79 foot tall bulk. Ceremonial gold parasols were added at the four corners of the Chedi in the 16th century and pilgrims make merit by sticking gold leaf to the parasol shafts. In the background can be seen two of the highly decorated Wihans. I have reduced the saturation in the image

 

This is a general view I have more detailed images to be posted at a later date . We visited the temple early in the morning and the light was perfect . Its personal I know but for me personally Wat Phra That Doi Suthep joins the Basilica of St Magdalene in Vezelay the Matisse Chapel in Vence and the Taj Mahal in Agra as the most beautiful structures humans have managed to create .

  

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Young contestant waits her turn to compete for the title of Mrs. Desert.

 

The Mr. and Mrs. Desert contest, a centerpiece of the Jaisalmer Desert Festival, began in the early 1980s to promote Rajasthan’s cultural heritage. Participants, dressed in traditional Rajasthani attire, compete on elegance, poise, and cultural knowledge. The contest emphasizes not just physical beauty but also the embodiment of desert traditions. Winners gain recognition and often engage in tourism promotions. This event highlights the vibrant culture of Rajasthan, making it a key attraction of the festival and preserving the rich heritage of the Thar Desert.

A rare moment of stillness from Africa’s fastest land animal. This cheetah rests in the dappled shade of the Namibian savanna, its eyes calm but alert — a perfect embodiment of wild beauty and power in repose.

" . . . You have been in every prospect I have ever seen since - on the river, on the sails of the ships, on the marshes, in the clouds, in the light, in the darkness, in the wind, in the woods, in the sea, in the streets. You have been the embodiment of every graceful fancy that my mind has ever become acquainted with. The stones of which the strongest London buildings are made, are not more real, or more impossible to be displaced by your hands, than your presence and influence have been to me, there and everywhere, and will be. Estella, to the last hour of my life, you cannot choose but remain part of my character, part of the little good in me, part of the evil. But, in this separation I associate you only with the good, and I will faithfully hold you to that always, for you must have done me far more good than harm, let me feel now what sharp distress I may. O God bless you, God forgive you!"

 

Charles Dickens ~Great Expectations~

Happy Fly Day Friday! Please enjoy this spiky Tachinid fly (Ptilodexia sp. I think), the embodiment of how I feel right now...

Winslow Homer (American)

1836-1910

 

Snap the Whip

1872

medium-oil on canvas

 

In the years after America's brutal Civil War (1860-1865),children-as the embodiments of innocence and the promise of America's future-became a popular artistic subject.Snap the Whip,one of Homer's most beloved works,evoked nostalgia for the nation's agrarian past as the population shift to cities,and the little red schoolhouse faded from memory.Released from their lessons the exuberant bare-footed boys engage in a spirited game of snap the whip,which required teamwork,strength,and calculation-all important skills for a reuniting country.

Xie Hui is a leather designer and craftsman specialising in bespoke leather goods including watch straps, card holders, and laptop sleeves. The embodiment of cool, he was a man of few words during the shoot, but his aura and environment shouts out rockstar.

 

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The Uraeus is an ancient symbol that represents the cobra the animal representation of the goddess Wadjet of royalty. The symbol is the embodiment of sovereignty, royalty, and divine authority. The ancient Egyptians believed that the Uraeus symbol can provide magical powers and protection according to the myth of the cobra that was given to the pharaohs from the god Geb of the earth as a sign of kingship. The Uraeus was used as an ornament for statuary, was found on the top of his crown, and as an adornment on the pharaoh plus for jewellery and in amulets. It was also used in hieroglyph that represents a shrine or a building.

Limestone

Greco-Roman Period

 

Egypt of Glory exhibition, Amos Rex Art Museum, Helsinki

From the collection of Museo Egizio, Turin, Italy

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In this captivating frame taken near Lago Tarapoto, Puerto Nariño, Amazonas, Colombia, the Neotropic Cormorant, or Nannopterum brasilianum, becomes the protagonist of a story told in silence and stillness. The photograph captures the bird mid-flight, an embodiment of grace and agility. The contrast between the cormorant's sleek, black plumage and the soft, diffused background of the lake creates a compelling focal point. The use of natural lighting accentuates the texture of its feathers and the striking orange facial skin, bringing to life the bird's focused demeanor and the subtleties of its form.

 

From a technical perspective, this shot is a result of patience and an understanding of avian behavior. The challenge was not just in waiting for the perfect moment of flight but also in mastering the exposure to ensure the intricate details of the cormorant's features were not lost against the variances of natural light. As a photographer, my aim was to not only capture the physical beauty of the Neotropic Cormorant but to convey the sense of freedom and poise inherent in its flight. This image is an invitation to appreciate the oft-overlooked elegance of these birds, an encouragement to observe and preserve the beauty that flies in our skies.

 

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This monumental figure of the patriarch Methuselah, who according to the book of Genesis lived for 969 years, has given its name to the master who designed it and other figures in the cycle of figures portraying the genealogy of Christ - the "Methuselah Master". c1178-80. A wonderful figure by an artist whose work is at the forefront of late 12th century artistic innovation. The figure is intact and there are relatively few mending leads. Green of robe almost uncorroded with much backpainting preserved. Methusalah, renowned for longevity is represented as the embodiment of wisdom, in the pose of an antique philosopher.

 

Heide.com.au: "Italian born artist George Baldessin exerted considerable influence on the revival of printmaking in Melbourne during the 1960s and 70s. His innovations in intaglio printing techniques—constantly exploring the processes of etching and aquatint—progressed in tandem with his work in sculpture and painting; however, it is as a printmaker that he is best known.

 

George Baldessin’s sculpture Mary Magdalene can be found in the small courtyard in front of Heide II."

 

Smithsonianmag.com: "The whole history of western civilization is epitomized in the cult of Mary Magdalene. For many centuries the most obsessively revered of saints, this woman became the embodiment of Christian devotion, which was defined as repentance."

The We're Here! gang is posting inordinately long titles today.

 

This one is from the novel Elizabeth and Her German Garden, by Elizabeth von Arnim.

 

Haha, it was so long, it cut off the last word. I had to edit the first line in order to get "patchouli" to fit. The actual quote starts off "I love tulips better than any other spring flower; they are the embodiment..."

 

This is Yester Castle darkly, dimly and dramatically figured. It was the stronghold and home of Sir Hugo de Giffard, also Jiffard, a 13th-century Scottish Baron. He is remembered in legend as the, “Wizard of Yester.” Yester Castle was built around 1267 with Sir Hugo acting like a diabolical King Solomon and calling spirits to build his stone works for him. If instead of the diabolical focus Sir Hugo was more inline with the God of Solomon then his demons may have been a gifted labour source for his good works. Some have said that he was in pact with the devil and that his source of amazing conjuring deeds was all infernal. His fortification is noted as being assembled by an army of hobgoblins. The best remains of the castle ruins are named as either Bohall, or Hobgoblin Hall, also The Goblin Ha’. This Goblin Hall may have been constructed by a workforce keen to protect their stone crafting secrets and possibly also French in origin. The language barrier and insular ways could have given rise to the workers been seen as demons doing Sir Hugo’s bidding.

 

Bohall as an Irish name is said to derive from, “baigell,” which meant, “having profitable pledges,” Sir Hugo seems to have been the embodiment of someone that is noted as having prospered by having profitable pledges. Most likely because it still stands as the only roofed section of Yester Castle it is suggested that the Goblin Ha’ is where Sir Hugo practised dark arts such as necromancy and making pledges, pacts with infernal spirits. The Hall is even stated to have an entrance to Hell. The design of the structure that still exists gives a much clearer indication of the Hall as the place to bring in animals at times of siege in lower section and to have above the animal stalls floors for two legged occupation with the lowest tunnelled into the bedrock being a vital access to water and not an entrance to the underworlds. Magic often features in Legend in ways that can quickly come undone if you look closely at the weave of Folklore, and investigate into the weft as that which is seen as superb for enchanting stories is not the best factual material for histories.

 

I hope that Sir Hugo being of either Giffard, or Jiffard has no overbearing influence on the Giff versus Jiff debate? That is usually the .gif versus the .jif at least in pronunciation.

 

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For me, this gentle man represents the embodiment of the Buddha's teachings - the extreme compassion wishing all beings to be free from suffering, the extraordinary love wishing all beings to be happy, and understanding the ultimate, pure, nature of reality.

 

His name 'Gendun', means 'Sangha' - an ordained member of a Buddhist tradition - which is rather appropriate for him. 'Samdrup' means 'Fulfillment', with his parents no doubt hoping that all of their child's dreams would come true.

 

Born in northern India 50 years ago to newly arrived refugees from eastern Tibet, he attended a monastery from a young age, becoming one of the brightest and most promising students. After 20 years of studying, he gained the title of 'Geshe' - similar to a doctorate in theology.

 

He sincerely wishes to visit Kham, in Tibet, to visit his remaining family and breathe the fresh, mountain air. I pray that his wishes are fulfilled.

 

Matt

“Gloria in excelsis Deo,” Glory to God in the Highest, often used by The Royal Order of Scotland is seen on both of the badges to the left. These two badges offer slightly differing designs. The relative position, or relationship between the Emblazoned Equal Armed Cross and the Continuos Nine Pointed Star are slightly different on the two badges. This difference is likely a result of manufacturing process. The top points and the bottom point of the Continuos Nine Pointed Star can be set around the Cross such as to create a more balanced reference between the two icons. The outer Blazing Star of each badge has seven fiery illuminating triangular points. The five points of the inner motif on the Equal Armed Cross is another slight difference as is the Star set after Deo and before Gloria in the rendering of, “Gloria in excelsis Deo.”

 

The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite are known to have the double-headed eagle as icon of duality embody in unity. The two eagles in union offer a token of the balance of Day and Night, of Good and Evil, of the embodiment of Light and of the embodiment of Dark, of the Spiritual and the Material all taken upon for the Checker Board to the highest pinnacle of Masonry. In 1758 the Council of Emperors of the East and West confirmed the double-headed eagle as the official emblem for the 33rd Degree. The double-headed eagle has been used for many centuries, it is now given as one of the motifs of 32nd Scottish Rite Freemasonry. From establishment of the Scottish Rite the double-headed eagle has been an official Emblem. Wings reaching below being 32nd Degree and Wings rising above being 33rd Degree. Active Emeritus Members of the Supreme Council are granted the accolade of wearing the all encompassing reach of the upward outstretched full embracing of the rising wings as seen on this Jewel.

 

These pictures range from 1/8000 of a Second, to 8 Seconds and then to 15 Seconds. There are two versions of the 15 Seconds exposure. One has been De-noised and the other has not. The titles mention the De-Noise 3 of 4 No De-Noise and 4 of 4 De-Noise.

 

These pictures are taken with a Full Spectrum Camera.

 

The wavelengths visible to other than human eyes can be explored with a Full Spectrum Camera. My friend who loaned me this camera and a set of lenses and filters describes the experience of dogs that cannot easily discern between a red ball and the green of the grass on which it sits.

 

A Full Spectrum Digital Camera is often a modified camera that can record light beyond the human visible spectrum. By capturing ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) light the images reveal a now visible representation of the sight given in the wider wavelengths. This can be achieved by removing the built-in UV/IR cut filter found in standard cameras, this allows for a wider range of light to reach the sensor and to be recorded in a manner visible to the human eye. With the addition of either external filters to the lens, or clip in to the sensor, photographers can choose to block certain wavelengths. These additional filters can be used to isolate ultraviolet UV, infrared IR, or human visible light to achieve specific effects that include using the camera for lowlight photography.

 

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In the golden embrace of the setting sun, a lone deer graces the forest. Its silhouette is etched against the warm light, antlers reaching towards the whispered tales of the twilight. There's a hush over the woods, a pause within the rustle of autumn's touch, as the creature moves with a grace reserved for the wild's quiet ballet. Nature's gaze is fixed upon this elegant spirit, a fleeting embodiment of the forest's serene soul. This moment, wrapped in amber light, is an ephemeral snapshot of nature's gentle splendor.

🌸 Sweet as Honey,

Chic as Ever – The Honey Outfit by WellMade 🌸

 

Darlings, when I slip into my Honey Outfit by WellMade, I feel like the embodiment of dreamy, romantic elegance with a touch of playful charm. It’s the ultimate blend of casual chic and high fashion, designed for those who love to mix feminine grace with flirty fun.

 

✨ The Dress – A delicate yet sultry statement piece that hugs my curves in all the right ways. The side cutouts with adorable heart accents? Simply irresistible! And with the versatile HUD, I can choose from 30 stunning colors for both the dress and panty, while the heart details add a playful contrast with their own 30-color selection. Whether I’m feeling sweet in blush pink, daring in red, or classic in black, the possibilities are endless.

 

The Stockings – Smooth, sleek, and oh-so-sensual. The dual-layered stockings and delicate lace trim let me create the perfect combination. With 30 stocking colors, 30 lace colors, and an additional 30 colors for the secondary stocking layer, I can go for classic sheer neutrals, soft pastels, or bold fashion statements. The layered customization makes my look truly unique every time.

 

👠 The Heels – Elevate the look—literally! These stylish Mary Jane-inspired heels are a dream. With a fully customizable HUD, I get 30 color options for the shoe, strap, and heel/sole, allowing me to mix, match, or go monochrome. Want a classic black heel with a vibrant red strap? Done. A pastel pink shoe with a sleek white sole? Effortless. And let’s not forget the 4 stunning metallic options for the sole—perfect for a touch of luxe!

 

The Honey Outfit by WellMade is compatible with the following mesh bodies:

 

Belleza Classic

Belleza Curvy

Kupra

Legacy

Legacy Perky

Legacy Bombshell

Maitreya

Maitreya LaraX

Maitreya Petite

Reborn

Waifu

Erika

 

This ensures a wide range of fit options for various body shapes in Second Life, making it a versatile and inclusive fashion choice! 😊

 

This is more than just an outfit—it's a mood, a statement, a feeling. Whether I'm strolling through sunlit gardens, dancing under the stars, or making a stylish entrance, the Honey Outfit is my go-to for effortless elegance and flirty fun.

 

💖 With over 200+ possible color combinations, I can be as bold or as subtle as I want—every time I wear it, it feels like a brand-new look! Ready to be the sweetest thing in town? Find your perfect Honey moment now!

 

This gorgeous Honey Outfit is waiting for you at the WellMade Store:

 

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Thanks to Ontario Wanderer for taking this photo for me. I had left my camera behind...

A seemingly endless road stretches through Namibia’s golden desert, leading travelers into the vast, untouched wilderness. The perfect embodiment of solitude, adventure, and the boundless freedom of the open road.

Is George Poteet's "Survivor Series" Chevrolet C-10 by Roadster Shop the ultimate cruiser? It sports an interior by Avant Garde Design with Dakota Digital gauges, is powered by a 525hp LS3 mated to a 4L60 transmission, and rides on a Roadster Shop FAST TRACK chassis, Baer brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires, and 18-inch Roadster Shop-exclusive Forgeline RS-OE1 wheels finished with custom body-matching centers and Polished outers! It's the perfect embodiment of the Survivor Series style of build. See more at: forgeline.com/customer-gallery/george-poteet-2/

 

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Taken during a 2 day family citytrip inside the beautiful city of Paris, France.

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, commonly known as Sacré-Cœur Basilica and often simply Sacré-Cœur, is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Paris, France. A popular landmark, the basilica is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, the highest point in the city. Sacré-Cœur is a double monument, political and cultural, both a national penance for the defeat of France in the 1871 Franco-Prussian War and the socialist Paris Commune of 1871 crowning its most rebellious neighborhood, and an embodiment of conservative moral order, publicly dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which was an increasingly popular vision of a loving and sympathetic Christ.

The Sacré-Cœur Basilica was designed by Paul Abadie. Construction began in 1875 and was finished in 1914. It was consecrated after the end of World War I in 1919.

With his rectangular design, Suzuki is the embodiment of the 90 Degree theme this week.

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Created fair and square for the #FlickrFriday theme, #90Degrees

Barry Allen

 

Flash (Barry Allen) based on else world skin from injustice

 

Scarlett speedster (jay Garrick)

 

Speed force (Wally west I) basically the opposite of black flash, physical embodiment of the speed force

 

Kid flash (Wally west II)- read rebirth if u don't know why there's two

 

Impulse (Bart Allen II)- same as standard comic version just older

 

Thawne- lost most of speed due to jay taking it,

 

Zoom (hunter zolomen)- apprentice of thawne

 

Savitar (Henry Allen)- actually did kill Nora, but made it seem like he was framed

 

Godspeed (Barry Allen of earth 11) wants to be the only speedster of the multiverse

 

Inertia (Thaddeus thawne) same concept as comic version just older

 

Black flash- self explanatory

A redheaded woman possesses a captivating allure, as her fiery locks create a vibrant contrast against her fair skin, exuding a unique and enchanting beauty that is impossible to ignore. Her distinctive charm and radiance, coupled with an air of mystery, make her an embodiment of extraordinary allure and leave an indelible impression on those fortunate enough to behold her.

A stunning Merlin perched against the dark backdrop as a symbol of elegance and strength. The golden light highlights every detail, from its piercing gaze to its textured plumage, making it a true embodiment of nature's artistry.