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At the core of Arches National Park in Utah lies an awe-inspiring landscape that epitomizes the unbridled magnificence of Mother Nature. "Pillars of the Desert Sky" captures the essence of this rugged terrain with striking accuracy, revealing a breathtaking scene that invites the viewer to embark on a memorable journey through the American Southwest.
As the golden hour blankets the desert, the sun casts a warm, orange glow on the sandstone formations that command the landscape. These geological wonders, shaped by time and the elements, create an elaborate network of arches, canyons, and gorges that call to the adventurous spirit within us. The majestic red rocks, in hues of light red and light brown, reach for the heavens, their rugged surfaces a testament to the power of natural forces.
Nestled within this expansive wilderness, one can't help but experience a sense of peace and tranquility, as the serene environment provides a haven from the frenetic pace of everyday life. The depiction flawlessly captures the essence of outdoor adventure, underscoring the importance of conservation and respect for the environment.
Regardless of whether you're an experienced hiker, a leisurely tourist, or simply an admirer of nature's grandeur, this image offers a fascinating insight into the heart of the desert and the extraordinary geology that characterizes it. This image is "Pillars of the Desert Sky" 1 of 2.
Environment and Development: Marriage or Divorce
The relationship of mankind to the environment can be portrayed since the ancient years, where mankind tried to control the external surroundings. And have the full control of the materials needed for the benefit of progress, and the sake of prosperity as well as development in ones pattern of life. Over the ages and years, the human found himself caught in a dilemma of achievements that surrounded him by all sides.
Those achievements can be prosperous yet caused an individual a lot of pressure, one in which he did never faced in the old, ancient times. Technology, for example, can be considered as a modern mean of communication that one can use, and it can successfully bring him closer to other people from all over the world. However, technology does fill one’s lung with polluted air; making him more vulnerable to diseases and epidemics. In this scene, an individual benefiting from the development, can find himself in a new battle. A battle whose core is to control the consequences of this development, and reducing its effects by taking several important actions that include the preservation of the environment.
Caption of this picture
The image shows the link between technological progress and the environment, through aesthetic combination between the rose (daughter of the environment) with her bright and beautiful colors. And the bulb of light which represents the growth of technological developments (son of the technology). Summarizing all that in one sentence, 'Together they make a bright future'
How I took this shot
I used a black matt background. A studio light with an aperture of 25 exposed directly to the subject from the top. A studio light exposed with an aperture of 10 from the left side, and another one from the right side. Used CS2 to only edit the contrast other than that the image is 100% original.
This project isn't done yet, To be continued in my next post,
Laati©2007
Another plastic jug and other litter in the same storm drain as the one I picked back in March. [IMG_3104]
The environment we are living in for the next five months is a number of metal tubes connected together, and we consume endlessly recycled air and water, living in artificial lighting. Our home in space is a marvel of technology and it is a huge achievement that engineers built a structure that supports seven people in the most harsh environment we know – radiation, intense cold and heat, vacuum and no air await us behind the thin walls of our modules. We can look down at our planet that offers everything life needs to survive. See the thin blue line that turns green on the night-time photo? That is our atmosphere that protects us from space. The International Space Station provides for everything we need to survive, but so does "Spaceship Earth". We get to see our amazing planet out of the windows, but when you miss something you really realise how important it is. #WorldEnvironmentDay
Mon environnement pour les 5 prochains mois est un ensemble de cylindres métallique reliés entre eux, dans lequel on consomme sans fin le même air et la même eau sous une lumière artificielle. Notre maison dans l’espace est une merveille de technologie. C’est une prouesse d’avoir réussi à construire une structure qui permet de faire vivre 7 personnes dans l’environnement le plus hostile qu’on connaisse : des radiations, des variations de températures extrêmes, du vide, l’absence d’oxygène… c’est tout ce qui nous attend derrière les parois des modules. D’ici on peut observer notre planète, qui offre tout ce dont les êtres vivants ont besoin pour subsister. Vous voyez cette mince line bleue sur la photo ? C’est l’atmosphère que nous protège de l’espace. La Station spatiale internationale fournit laborieusement tout ce qu’il faut pour survivre, quand notre vaisseau Terre le fait naturellement.
Credits: ESA/NASA–T. Pesquet
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This collection presents a breathtaking journey through diverse terrestrial biomes, reimagining the raw beauty of our planet through a synthetic lens. From the ethereal golden mists of a waking forest and the crystalline clarity of alpine rivers to the jagged, volcanic scars of primordial lands and the vibrant, sun-drenched cathedrals of coral reefs. Each environment is a study in light, texture, and atmospheric depth, blending hyper-realistic detail with a touch of the sublime. These landscapes explore the intersection of classical nature photography aesthetics and the boundless possibilities of modern generative tools, offering a contemplative look at worlds both familiar and imagined.
These images have been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
Saving the environment and raising money for good: Plastic Bags for Children auraionline.com/2016/06/03/wales-plastic-bags-for-children/
A manta trawl skims the surface of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland on Sept. 4, 2015. Julie Lawson of Trash Free Maryland and Stiv Wilson of The Story of Stuff Project invited advocates, educators, journalists, officials and others onboard for 13 days of sampling for microplastic, which animals can accidentally consume and which can release chemical pollutants. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
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