Macro Mondays: Pareidolia

Pareidolia - A psychological phenomenon in which the mind responds to a stimulus (an image or a sound) by perceiving a familiar pattern where none exists. Like seeing a face in an object.

The object that I used is an electric drill.

Wow, it's been one of those days where you take many many many photos before you are happy enough to post something. Lots of failed attempts, debating and throwing away. This was fun but I wish there was more time!

HMM!

LISBOA (Portugal): Jardim da Avenida da Liberdade.

A Newbury Street shop window display in Boston.

Taken for the 52 Weeks of 2024 Weekly Challenge - Geometric shapes.

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Retired cement plant, Novato, Marin County, Northern California, USA.

this image captures the moment when color, form, and light merge, as if the red ceramic vases have just dipped into a bath of liquid hues. the gloss on their surfaces reflects the light in a soft, harmonious dance, while the blurred backgrounds emphasize depth and abstraction. it's a play between reality and illusion, where the eye doesn't settle on solid objects but instead explores colors and shapes that flow and reflect, almost like a dream. the rounded forms and warm tones create a quiet power, making the image both touching and abstract at once.

Non PC message about a PC's Mum !.

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Buff Art, ... graffiti removal as stand alone art.

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This Art Installation comprises of sixteen steel columns each standing six metres high. All the structures are painted with white curved and straight lines,Which when aligned they complete geometric patterns when viewed from specific angles, They are temporary situated in Hull Trinity Square,

Modern corporate buildings against clear blue sky - GaoXinGuoJi GuangChang buildings in High-Tech district of Chengdu, Sichuan province, China

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going to school again , I have to do some assignements , but I can't resist to add something extra, new i was going to the Museum M in leuven to take pictures of geometric shapes, but when I got there I saw the white ceiling and the blue sky and saw my Icelandic arctic tern in it trying to attack me

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52 Weeks of 2024 - Geometric Shapes

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I was drawn to the elegant simplicity of the Sémaphore de Mésange rising into this dreamy pastel sky. There's something deeply calming about this maritime sentinel standing alone against the soft gradient of colors that painted the evening horizon.

I chose a minimalist approach to capture the essence of this coastal landmark - isolating the semaphore tower against the vast expanse of sky to emphasize its solitary role as a guardian of navigation. The clean lines of the white tower contrasted beautifully with the geometric glass structure at its summit, creating a composition that feels both functional and sculptural.

What captivated me most was this incredible palette of soft blues melting into warm peach tones - the kind of light that only happens during those magical moments when day transitions to evening. The absence of visual clutter allowed the tower's architectural character to shine while creating a sense of peaceful contemplation.

My intention was to show how these utilitarian structures can become objects of beauty when isolated and framed by nature's own artistry. This semaphore has guided countless vessels safely to harbor, and I wanted to capture that quiet dignity and timeless purpose.

Happy Macro Monday and Happy New Year to all!

For this week's theme I used a small (2" x 2" x 2") glass pyramid mounted on top of a piece of black perspex (plexiglass) illuminated only with natural window light. A focus stack of 15 images processed in the magnificent Helicon Focus using Option C. Significant dust-spot removal (from the plexiglass) in Photoshop. Black and white conversion in Silver Efex Pro. Sharpening and other small, global tweaks in Lightroom.

Buenos Aires - Argentina

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Abandoned housing estate.

The 1960's don't seem that long ago, suspect design, materials and building techniques, ... awaiting demolition South of the Thames.

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abstract colored light bulbs with different color

118 pictures in 2018 (113) geometric shapes

Falling Out of Reach - The Guillemots

Orange and Geometric Shapes are the two themes I picked for this Redux image.

HMM and best wishes everyone for a very safe and healthy 2022 everyone.

A stylized fox cub stands in the snow, surrounded by large geometric shapes representing trees. Soft snowflakes fall, creating a serene winter scene.

When I saw the title geometric shapes, there was only one place I had to photograph. The discs on Selfridges Birmingham department store have been replaced and the different geometric patterns look good in the sunlight. Each camera position reveals a new arrangement of the discs.

Geometry Shapes in a toddlers teaching aid.

Tall stylised trees in vibrant shades of green and blue create a striking vertical pattern. Abstract geometric shapes suggest a forest scene with overlapping layers and contrasting colours.

I wanted to do something a bit different for this week's Crazy Tuesday challenge: Geometry. While looking in the pantry I realized that groceries come in a plethora of geometric shapes, so here are some for your amusement.

Happy Crazy Tuesday!

Sculptural Low Relief. 26 by 13.5 inches. An investigation into how the canvas can be manipulated. I have had this idea in my head for 20years. Can't believe it took me this long to bring it to fruition.

Snow-covered Railway Bridge in Devon, linking Fore Street, Kingswear, to Darthaven Marina.

Prague - Czech Republic- Europe

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Granada - Andalusia - Spain

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Five punched-out circles isn't really that many, but the name came to me while I was shooting closer to the three-inch maximum, and there were actually a whole bunch of them in frame. Wordplay. I can't help myself. HMM!

Fuchs: "Dog, I need to talk to you."

Dog: "I'm tired, Fuchs. I just wanna get up to my shack and get drunk."

[Quote borrowed and modified from "The Thing" - 1982]

Shot with dog taken (once again) at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich - blue shape inserted by me.

Near AMPHAWA Boat Market Thailand

Prague - Czech Republic - Europe

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~~~~~ Very Good Year 2020 for All ~~~~~~~~~~

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~~~~~ Muy buen año 2020 para todos ~~~~~~~~~~

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~~~~~ Ottimo anno 2020 per tutti ~~~~~~~~~~

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~~~~~ Très bonne année 2020 pour tous ~~~

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Rectangles, squares, lines, perspective, form, tone, colour.

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This Art Installation comprises of sixteen steel columns each standing six metres high. All the structures are painted with white curved and straight lines,Which when aligned they complete geometric patterns when viewed from specific angles, They are temporary situated in Hull Trinity Square, See also previous Photo,

ODC Our Daily Challenge: Multicolor

toned mono edit

Los Angeles - California - USA

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