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An abandoned mill, full of grade II listed machinery, left to rust away under a leaky roof.
All the machinery was powered by a fast flowing river running next to the Mill.
Behind the barrels covered in ivy is a huge roller mill.
Having a round of golf booked with my golf buddy we had "great expectations" for a good round but that never happened due to the horrible windy, cold morning we had plus the forecast was predicting lots of rain ~ hence the reason we cancelled our golf as many others had done!!
Charles Dickens wrote "Great Expectations" in 1861
Our Daily Challenge ~ Charles Dickens ...
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You see I know change
I see change
I embody change
All we do is change
Yeah, I know change
We are born to change
We sometimes regard it as a metaphor
That reflects the way things ought to be
In fact change takes time
It exceeds all expectations
It requires both now and then
See although the players change
The song remains the same
And the truth is
You gotta have the balls to change
Joss Stone - Change (Intro)
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August 8, 2016, at 5:37 AM… and 13 seconds. The Sun would not rise for another 11 minutes here in Northern Ireland, yet it made that inevitability nothing short of glorious. Should I have expected it? I enjoy dark roast Arabica coffee, hot and black. Evelyn McCullough brought me sweet, creamy coffee to this very spot in 2014. Not my style, but it was perfect in the early morning coolness and helped to set solid memories of this place, Evelyn—and my expectations—in a beautiful way. I believe that on this day at Magheracross View Point, God threw me a bone of remembrance… I’ve never seen a dawn quite like it. If you look on a larger view, you can see Dunluce Castle on the far cliff.
Over the years, some have dismissed such expectations as mere pipedreams. However, those who handle cameras atop tripods might beg to differ. When I hold my camera, a childlike sense of wonder affects me, allowing me to see the scene for all its worth. Does this happen to you too? It strikes me that many people have been conditioned to view life from an adverse viewpoint. Their focus fixates on what’s absent, causing them to overlook what’s already present.
This phenomenon traces back to the dawn of time—the very first temptation. The serpent in the Garden of Eden enticed Adam and Eve to concentrate on scarcity. Why? Because Satan understood two fundamental truths: first, where attention lands, intention follows. Second, if you obsess over what’s lacking, you inadvertently disregard abundance.
God, in contrast, spoke to Adam and Eve about the garden’s trees. Every tree was theirs to enjoy—freely, abundantly. Imagine having everything at your fingertips, except for one forbidden thing. That singular lack became their downfall. Satan cunningly shifted their gaze from plenty to scarcity. As they fixated on what they lacked, they forfeited what was readily available. My favorite maxim is from Ansel Adams, “f/8 and being there.” It is a statement full of expectations and abundance… you just have to be there.
Remember this: When you dwell on scarcity, you inadvertently overlook the vast richness already within your grasp.
"A mother's joy begins when new life is stirring inside...when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the very first time, and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone."-anon
This was my first photoshoot since the passing of my dear sweet mother last month. This image really captures the emotion I feel at having recently lost my mother, and then seeing the expectations and joy of a soon to be mother. Life comes into a full circle and I am reminded of another quote that is on my mind...."If you are brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello."
Before the dance begins, before a single note is heard,
All the hours, all the pains, all the repetition, all the stretching,
waiting, watching, working, learning, and trying
is pulled up through every particle of your being
into that one perfect moment.
ODC ~ faceless portrait
“A night can never defeat the sunrise.” – Sumit Sharma
• There’s something deeply optimistic about this one. No matter what happens, the sun will rise, bringing light and hope. It’s a powerful metaphor for resilience, perfect for those days when you question the path of chasing your passion for photography.
Bonus meteor shower in midst of awesome Milky Way. ? Eta Aquarids. South Sur land of wonders. I had been trying to capture the Milky Way for the last year. Finally found the secret ... get up at 3:00 am. First time camping in decades.
And then found myself in the midst of a minor meteor shower that I had not fully realized until post-processing. Beam me up Scottie.
This shot was taken from my backyard, one of those days when the moon is just showing off all of its textures and contrasts.. :-)
Oh well, things could always be worse.
Mixed media on an old book cover, 6 inches x 10 inches.
2009.
Sold.
Here's a re-edit of a image from one of my favorite nights ever behind a camera. It was truly an amazing night in Cannon Beach, Oregon shooting Haystack Rock. We showed up with low expectations for good light, but we were blessed with amazing light this night.
sorry for overload today :) ((could not get sleep)).
left side: one of my new books, pontaneously bought because of it's cover (::.); haven't read it yet, hope it is interesting.
right side:my little daughter picking flowers in so small size i can not put them in any more proper item.
p.s. tomorrow getting my 3rd film roll developed and scanned, so so excited.
K21 / Düsseldorf / NRW / Germany
[EXPLORE - 2014-01-04]
Album of Germany: www.flickr.com/photos/tabliniumcarlson/sets/7215762606822...
Month 2 of Kaizen is giving us the assignment of producing fine art of our favorite books. The 1st book is called the Water of Life by Henry Morton Robinson. It is an story beginning with a failed value to a corn crop. The farmer decided to make corn whiskey and the epic develops through generations both the good and bad. Robinson's writing style is beyond expectations and a never wanting to put down book. Enjoy!
Wasdale and Wastwaster viewed from the rocky summit of Great Gable in the Western Fells of the English lake District
He stood there and stared. That look says "Do you have any peanuts?" (I'll remember to bring some the next time I'm in this park.)
MPC
This is a shot from my first attempt to do the levitation trick with a model. The model is Kellyn and her sister Kam modeled as well. We started with ten balloons but they kept popping or floating away! This shot was taken in my grandmother's backyard on a Friday evening that was supposed to be sunny but was extremely overcast. Good thing I brought my tripod! If you ever had to shoot in overcast weather, you know that it is difficult to photograph a moving subject (without flash of course) without blur. Well, the best advice I learned from this shoot is to bring my tripod every time!
Like the title says, I had high expectations for this shoot. Levitation seems too easy to do, but when you get up to do it... lets just say it isnt as easy as it looks.
I definitely plan to levitate more people soon! I am obsessed now!
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-Cierra
Photo captured along the shores of Turtle Lake via Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-X 300mm F/4.5 lens. Spokane Indian Reservation. Selkirk Mountains Range. Okanogan-Colville Xeric Valleys and Foothills section within the Northern Rockies Region. Inland Northwest. Stevens County, Washington. Late September 2018.
Exposure Time: 1/400 sec. * ISO Speed: ISO-250 * Aperture: F/4.5 * Bracketing: None * Color Temperature: 3600 K * Plug-In: AutumnLightCC19
Maitha Khalid was awarded in the International Photography Awards Competition. International Photography Awards (IPA) has announced the winners of 2009's competition.
Maitha Khalid was Awarded: Honorable Mention in Fine Art - Portrait category for the winning entry "Expectation."
Copy Rights ● G1 ● UAE ● 2009!