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I found a charming YouTube tutorial about how to make this beautiful large Swedish Snow Flower. It took me about two weeks to finish. Anything handmade is always so much better! I had been shopping online for a new decoration but was disappointed with all the soulless products on offer, so made one instead.
In these dark and stormy times (and I'm not just talking about the weather now), constructing it was a very grounding activity. I recommend it. Creating something with your hands alleviates that helpless feeling, to a degree. It's so simple, yet the result is fantastic and beautiful!
Here is the YouTube tutorial (it's in German):
Reno was host to the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club convention and competition, a worldwide club with participants from all around the globe and about 800 attendees all on active duty or retired law enforcement personnel. This rider was eager to get started with that beautiful wolf leading the way, just hope he remembers the kick stand up before take-off……………. He didn’t but someone yelled and he kicked it up before grounding happened
Les activités maritimes à Carantec
En 1890, 9 bateaux sont construits à Carantec. Les chantiers Eugène Moguérou fonctionnaient dans la décennie 1920, construisant des yachts à moteur comme l'Achillée III construit en 1926. Les chantiers Élies, Mével (créé en 1935 au port de Carantec par François Mével décédé accidentellement en 1957), Nédélec (créé par Jean Nédélec sur la grève du Clouet et concepteur du « monotype de Carantec ») ont continué cette tradition de chantiers navals, davantage orientés vers la plaisance désormais, tout au long du XXe siècle. Le chantier Ernest Sibiril, qui existe depuis 1789, est désormais orienté vers les constructions neuves exclusivement de pilotines, vedettes de sauvetage, etc. Ces chantiers se sont aussi développés récemment à Roscoff-Le Bloscon ; en difficultés financières, ce chantier naval a trouvé un repreneur en 2011, ce qui a permis de sauver 15 de ses 28 emplois.
En 1899 et à nouveau en 1921 - 1922, des invasions de pieuvres provoquèrent une ruine temporaire des pêcheurs de la région, y compris de ceux de Carantec. « En 1889 les pieuvres ravagèrent tout, pis à la suite d'une violente tempête, elles vinrent en telle quantité à la côte qu'elles y crevèrent et qu'on dut les enfouir. C'est à cette époque que sombra le dundee dunkerquois Saint-Pierre-de-Calais ; l'équipage put être sauvé, mais le capitaine, enlacé par les pieuvres, fut littéralement dévoré. C'était la répétition du drame décrit par Victor Hugo dans Les travailleurs de la mer. L'invasion de 1921-1922 ne le cède en rien à celle de 1899, avec cette seule différence qu'il n'y a pas eu de victime humaine ».
La récolte du goémon a longtemps été importante : en 1925 « le ramassage est d'un bon rapport et toujours à la disposition des riverains en abondance. Du côté de Carantec, 38 goémoniers s'en occupent ; la tonne de varech revient à 180 francs ».
La pêche était très active : par exemple le journal Ouest-Éclair écrit en 1925 :« Les ormeaux, les moules, les berniques sont récoltées en grand nombre, à Locquirec et à Carantec, d'où on en a expédié beaucoup ».
Le commandant Louis Bernicot navigateur solitaire parti à bord de son cotre de 12,5 m de long, l'Anahita, de Carantec le 26 août 1936, fut le premier navigateur solitaire à réussir la traversée du détroit de Magellan, faisant escale au Chili, puis à Tahiti, puis à la Réunion pour accoster au Verdon le 30 mai 1938.
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Maritime activities in Carantec
In 1890, nine boats are built in Carantec. The Eugene Moguérou shipyard operated in the 1920s, building motor yachts as Yarrow III built in 1926. Elies, Mével (created in 1935 at the port of Carantec by François Mével died accidentally in 1957), Nédélec (created by Nedelec Jean Clouet on strike and designer of "monotype Carantec") shipyards continued this tradition of shipbuilding, more oriented towards pleasure now, throughout the twentieth century. The yard Ernest Sibiril, which exists since 1789, is now facing new buildings exclusively pilot boats, rescue entry terms, etc. These projects have also recently developed in Roscoff-The Bloscon; in financial difficulties, the shipyard has found a buyer in 2011, which has saved 15 out of 28 jobs.
In 1899 and again in 1921-1922, the octopus invasions caused a temporary ruin of the fishermen in the area, including those of Carantec. "In 1889 octopus ravaged everything, worse after a violent storm, they came in such numbers to the coast they put out there and we had to bury these octopus. It was at this time that the Dunkirk sank Dundee Saint-Pierre-de-Calais; the crew could be saved, but the captain, snared with the octopus, was literally devoured. It was a repetition of the tragedy described by Victor Hugo in The sea workers. The invasion of 1921-1922 not inferior in any way to that of 1899, with the only difference that there was no victim human. "
Harvesting seaweed has long been important: in 1925 "collection is good value and always available to residents in abundance. On the side of Carantec, 38 seaweed care for them; ton of kelp returns to 180 francs. "
Fishing was very active: eg West-Éclair newspaper wrote in 1925: "The abalone, mussels, limpets are harvested in large numbers, and in Locquirec Carantec, where we shipped a lot."
The commander Louis Bernicot solo sailor party on board his cutter 12.5 m long, Anahita, Carantec August 26, 1936, was the first successful solo sailor to cross the Strait of Magellan, calling in Chile then in Tahiti, then to the dock at Verdon Meeting for May 30, 1938.
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Estero Bluffs State Park,
San Luis Obispo, California
665nm Infrared converted to black and white.
When I first saw this photo I thought, no wonder it grounded, look at all those icebergs. Of course, they are rocks, made whiter due to infrared. And. instead of icebergs causing the grounding, the boat actually came ashore during heavy fog early one morning in July, 2017.
She stands at the edge of the pavilion, watching the city shimmer in the afternoon light, and thinks about time.
Not the mortal kind—those frantic heartbeats they count so carefully. The other kind. The slow-turning wheel that transforms everything while you're busy living through it.
Her name is Hope, which used to feel like a promise. Now it feels like a responsibility.
The city wasn't always this. Once, it was simpler—her people alone, their magic pure and uncomplicated, like spring water straight from the source. She remembers when a basic ward was just that: basic. Four gestures, three words, done.
Now? Now the young ones weave spells she can barely recognize. Human ingenuity braided with elven precision, touched with dwarven grounding, sparked with dragonborn fire. Magic has become layered, complex, richer than it ever was when her people stood alone.
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This striking black and white photograph captures a serene moment on a San Jose residential façade. The image is a study in contrasts, where light and shadow engage in an intricate dance across the surface of a house.
The focal point is an elegant arched window with horizontal blinds, flanked by two smaller windows and a decorative shutter. The crisp white of the building's exterior serves as a canvas for the intricate shadows cast by nearby foliage, creating a natural chiaroscuro effect.
Leafy branches frame the top of the image, their silhouettes projecting a lacy pattern onto the wall and windows. This interplay of organic shapes against the geometric lines of the architecture adds depth and visual interest to the composition.
At the bottom of the frame, bushes create a soft, textured border, grounding the image and hinting at a well-tended garden space. The overall effect is one of peaceful suburbia, where nature and human-made structures coexist in harmonious balance.
The monochromatic palette emphasizes form and texture, inviting the viewer to appreciate the subtle gradations of light and the way shadows can transform familiar objects into art. This image encapsulates the quiet beauty found in everyday scenes around San Jose, revealing the extraordinary in the ordinary.
The tug/barge Presque Isle was designed as an integrated tug/barge unit, with the tug fitting into a specially-designed notch where it would rigidly lock in, and the pair would sail as one vessel. It was designed with intentions to take advantage of the U.S. Coast Guard’s tug/barge manning requirements, but since the tug was not deemed seaworthy on its own, it had to operate with an full-size crew. The pair was built at a cost of about $35 Million under Title XI of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970.
Together, the tug/barge Presque Isle became the Great Lakes’ second 1,000-Footer.
Tug/barge combo Presque Isle arrived at Eria, PA, for repairs. The duo sustained damage after grounding at Johnson’s Point, St. Marys River, on August 5, 2025. There has been no official information from operator Great Lakes Fleet/Key Lakes, however waterfront reports indicate she dropped her four starboard propeller blades during the incident, which were soon recovered and returned to the vessel. Her starboard rudder was also dislodged at some point prior and recovered by divers.
A pause to remember becomes a kind of survival instinct when life gets hard. It’s the moment you step out of the chaos long enough to touch something steady inside yourself - some memory that proves you’ve lived through other storms and didn’t lose who you were.
When everything feels loud or uncertain, remembering even one small moment of peace or connection can pull you back into your own body. It reminds you that you’re not just the person struggling right now; you’re also the person who laughed in kitchens, who was held by someone who cared, who found their way through days that felt impossible at the time.
That continuity is a lifeline.
And when the world feels like it’s tilting, those memories become anchors. Not to drag you backward, but to keep you from drifting too far from yourself. A remembered voice, a familiar doorway, the way the light once fell on a quiet morning - those things can shrink the size of the hurt just enough to breathe again. They give you a place to stand when everything else feels unsteady.
Sometimes surviving isn’t about being strong; it’s about letting the right memory hold you still until the ground stops shaking.
Adrienne stirred, the scent of wine lingering in the thick underground air. Her eyelids felt heavy, her head throbbing with the dull ache of indulgence. What a weird dream… more like a nightmare.
She nuzzled into the warmth pressing against her side. Then realized she was waking up somewhere unfamiliar. Who had she gone home with this time? She shifted slightly and felt an arm draped over her waist, their bodies tangled in the deep cushions of the worn leather sofa. Relief washed over her as she realized she was still dressed. Then she turned—Kayla---and the nightmare rushed back into focus.
Kayla groaned beside her, stretching lazily. “Remind me,” she muttered, voice rough with sleep, “whose idea was it to finish that second bottle?”
Adrienne let out a low, tired laugh. “Yours.”
Kayla cracked one eye open and shot her a suspicious look. “Liar.”
Adrienne smirked, shifting onto her side to face her.
Kayla stirred, stretching before offering a small, knowing smile. “Did you sleep well?”
“I slept.” Adrienne rubbed her temples, willing away the weight pressing against her skull. She exhaled slowly, then muttered, “Tell me yesterday didn’t happen.”
Kayla’s gaze softened—ok but only for a second. “You need to practice.” Her voice was quieter now, more serious.
Adrienne sighed, pressing her fingers to her forehead. “I know. But maybe we could just lay here for a while longer.”
Kayla sat up, pulling Adrienne with her. “You did great with the teleportation last night, but you have to learn to focus. If you don’t land exactly where you intend to jump, we’re dead.”
Adrienne inhaled sharply through her nose, the weight of responsibility settling against her chest. She was learning, but learning wasn’t enough. She had to master it.
Kayla pressed a firm hand to Adrienne’s knee, grounding her. “You were born for this. It’s in your in your blood. Now, close your eyes.”
Adrienne felt the hum of her device start, a faint vibration against her skin. She obeyed, letting the quiet of the apartment wrap around her, pressing in but never suffocating.
“Find the thread,” Kayla continued. “Focus on a place—then feel the pull. Don’t chase it. Feel it.”
Adrienne inhaled deeply, centering herself. Focus. The place, the pull.
She felt it—faint, distant, like the whisper of something just beyond her grasp.
“Let it bring you to the edge,” Kayla murmured. “But don’t fall. Just stand there. Balance.”
The air shifted around her. The apartment walls grew thinner—like layers peeling apart, revealing glimpses of elsewhere. The scent of dust and old books filled her senses. The university library. The room. She could see it, smell it.
She was about to jump.
“Not here. Not now,” whispered Kayla. “Just to the edge.”
Adrienne’s breath hitched.
Kayla’s fingers pressed against her wrist, steadying her. “Hold it. Stay.”
Adrienne felt it—the pull, the tension—but she didn’t jump.
She controlled it.
Kayla exhaled, nodding in approval. “Come back to me.”
Adrienne slowly let go, her awareness settling back into the apartment. She rubbed her head. “Ouch.”
Kayla smiled, satisfaction flickering in her gaze. “That was perfect. I think you must remember from times past.”
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A calm lake turns into a mirror at day’s end, reflecting a ribbon of golden afterglow beneath a rugged mountain silhouette. Dramatic clouds drift across the fading blue sky while a delicate crescent moon hangs overhead, adding a quiet spark to the scene. Reeds along the shoreline frame the water’s edge, grounding the wide, open view and emphasizing the stillness of twilight. This landscape photograph captures that brief, magical moment when sunset slips into night and everything feels hushed, vast, and alive.
Tall church steeples were built as a reminder to stay focused on God from a distant view. To help carry the sound of God throughout the land, that now is the time to worship. They act as a grounding point for our lives here on earth, while giving our souls direction to heaven when that time comes, if you believe.
I felt somewhat like a man of faith when I stood before this spruce. It's steeple of limbs spiraling upwards to great heights, to the heavens if you will. The gentle whisps of wind flowing music of nature to my ears from the birds nestled above me. My life felt grounded to earth's creator, as much as the roots of this spruce below me. I worshiped that moment and was visually blessed by my surroundings.
As beautiful, and purposeful, church steeples are, so is this steeple of a simple spruce, maybe more so.
Adirondacks. 518. Pentax.
Today is our yearly allotted Full Moon in Scorpio. :) As per the machinations of the heavens, the Full Moon in Scorpio occurs during Taurus season, when the Moon rises opposite the Sun.
The Scorpio/Taurus axis is, in summary, one of immaterial power (Scorpio) vs. material power (Taurus). Both signs are tremendously capable builders & manifestors, but they act on opposing planes, with Taurus acting in the physical realm, and Scorpio in the immaterial realm. Taurus is the world; Scorpio is the invisible undercurrents of emotion and desire that drive the world's weaving.
When this polar relationship is out of balance, Scorpio becomes lost in the waters of the underworld, unable to ground their emotions & visions; and Taurus becomes unable to see past the material plane to the subtler realms that inform it.
With the Sun being in Taurus right now, there is a collective focus on grounding our plans and goals, taking methodical action, and building stable structures to support us. When Scorpio opposes this Sun in Taurus, we are asked to introduce emotional depth & nuance to our plans and goals -- to consider the underlying emotional factors at play in our own psychoemotional state, and in that of others and the world at large.
In summary, our drive for action shines a light on our powerful emotions; and our powerful emotions shine back on our drive for action.
It's also special that this Full Moon is falling on May Day. Happy Beltane!
This is 3 (7x5 in) silver gelatin prints from my recent Tethered project.
Tethered is a mixed-media project blending photography, animation, and traditional darkroom techniques with experimental processes and tactile materials. Through themes of grounding and isolation, freedom and rootedness, attachment and separation, the project weaves a visual narrative that explores the dualities of connection and solitude. Incorporating materials like thread, rope, food coloring, and elements inspired by landscapes, Tethered emphasizes the materiality of the medium, encouraging viewers to engage physically and emotionally. The addition of animation introduces a dynamic interplay between energy and stillness, enhancing the work’s exploration of landscapes as spaces of reflection, distance, and connection. By merging tactile elements with experimental approaches, Tethered invites viewers to reflect on their own relationship to place, identity, and the tension between solitude and belonging.
I wandered into the morning like a page torn from an old fairytale paperback - sunlight filtering through painted leaves, coffee warming my fingertips, and denim brushing softly against my skin as though it had already memorized every curve of me. The Jay Set by [adorsy](adorsy.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com) feels youthful in the way seventies runway muses once did - carefree, flirtatious, and impossibly confident without ever trying too hard. It is casual chic spun through a dreamscape of low-rise rebellion and corseted femininity, where every piece moves together like poetry written in faded blue denim and sugar-pink lace. 🌸
The bodysuit is the heart of the entire silhouette - sculpted like modern couture but whispering echoes of vintage lingerie-inspired fashion from the late disco era and the decadent denim editorials of the early 2000s. Its sharply contoured waistline sweeps inward with daring side cutouts that elongate the torso while drawing the eye upward toward the softly ruched sweetheart bust. The fitted structure creates a beautifully lifted shape while the shimmering textures and delicate detailing give it that enchanted, almost storybook glow beneath sunlight. The Jay Bodysuit includes 50 rich color options ranging from romantic blush pinks and icy blues to noir-inspired darker tones, all enhanced with luminous fabric detailing and realistic texture depth. ✨
Layered over it is the cropped denim jacket - effortlessly slouched from the shoulders with gathered sleeves that feel borrowed from a rebellious runway princess escaping into the woods after midnight. The abbreviated cut frames the bodysuit perfectly, allowing the waist and hip contours to remain the focus while adding just enough rugged contrast to soften the sensuality beneath. Its weathered denim textures and realistic folds give the jacket movement and personality, like a cherished vintage piece rediscovered in the back of a forgotten Parisian boutique. The jacket HUD offers 25 denim fabric variations and color tones - from washed powder blue and smoky charcoal to distressed indigo finishes that pair seamlessly with every bodysuit option. 💙
The denim pants carry the look into pure off-duty glamour. Low-slung and impossibly elongated through the leg, they drape with that signature relaxed luxury once adored by early supermodels wandering city streets in oversized sunglasses and platform heels. The cut balances sensual exposure at the hips with fluid wide-leg elegance, creating a silhouette that feels playful, feminine, and endlessly youthful. adorsy includes two denim pant versions within the set, each designed with realistic fabric creasing, subtle stretch contouring, and multiple wash options to complement the bodysuit palette. Together, the proportions create that iconic casual chic tension between undone denim and refined glamour. 🌷
Then there are the shoes - soft, feminine, and quietly sparkling beneath the denim hems like hidden jewels beneath a ballroom gown. Their delicate structure completes the fairytale illusion, grounding the entire ensemble with understated elegance while still preserving the youthful energy of the styling. With 45 color variations available, they become the finishing whisper that allows every version of Jay to feel uniquely personal - sweet, sultry, dreamy, or boldly fashion-forward all at once. ✨
Historically, the Jay Set feels beautifully inspired by the flirtation between Americana denim culture and European couture sensuality. I see traces of Jane Birkin’s effortless Parisian ease, the rebellious denim glamour of late seventies Studio 54 muses, and the hyper-feminine corseted silhouettes that returned in early millennium runway collections. Yet adorsy modernizes these influences through polished textures, contemporary body contouring, and wearable fantasy styling that feels perfectly at home beneath virtual sunsets and enchanted gardens alike. 🌿
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There is something incredibly grounding about locking eyes with a fox. This handsome fellow paused just long enough in the tall grass to give me this curious, piercing look. Captured in the soft light of a quiet afternoon.
We spent a lovely Saturday afternoon picking 8 pounds of plump blueberries in a wonderful U-Pick farm called Jensen Blueberries. It is all certified organic and you can bring your dog! They have a huge Bloodhound who comes to greet everybody. There are sooooo many berries ... I might have to return and get more! It is a miraculously grounding and harmonizing activity to be doing. It just makes you feel good!
I offered Blanca some berries (and the owners don't mind if you or your dog sample plenty) ... but she didn't even want to try a single one!
This is 2 (7x5 in) silver gelatin prints from my recent Tethered project.
Tethered is a mixed-media project blending photography, animation, and traditional darkroom techniques with experimental processes and tactile materials. Through themes of grounding and isolation, freedom and rootedness, attachment and separation, the project weaves a visual narrative that explores the dualities of connection and solitude. Incorporating materials like thread, rope, food coloring, and elements inspired by landscapes, Tethered emphasizes the materiality of the medium, encouraging viewers to engage physically and emotionally. The addition of animation introduces a dynamic interplay between energy and stillness, enhancing the work’s exploration of landscapes as spaces of reflection, distance, and connection. By merging tactile elements with experimental approaches, Tethered invites viewers to reflect on their own relationship to place, identity, and the tension between solitude and belonging.
A rainy evening at the coast carries a quiet kind of magic—the world hushed beneath the steady whisper of falling water, the sea and sky blurring into one soft, gray horizon. You walk slowly, your umbrella catching the rhythm of the rain.
Far above, the lighthouse pulses gently through the mist, its beam cutting across the shoreline like a guardian’s eye. The sound of waves meeting rock is muffled but ever-present, grounding you in that in-between place where land yields to ocean, and day yields to night.
There’s a solitude in it—but not a loneliness. Just you, the rain, the wind tugging at your coat, and the steady light above—like a heartbeat in the storm.
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Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays
I found this in my archives and thought it worth sharing. I was standing in front of the Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Grâces ("The Church of Our Lady of Graces"). It overlooks our house at the top of a hill and the bells can be heard at specific times of the day. It was built in 1519 following a double apparition of the Virgin Mary to a local woodcutter
The following is taken from a recent quote in Tripadvisor:
"Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Grâces isn’t just a historical site, it’s a deeply spiritual experience. The energy here is palpable: peaceful, grounding, and quietly profound. Set high above Cotignac with sweeping views, the sanctuary invites reflection and connection, whether you come in faith or simply with an open heart. Walking the grounds, you feel centuries of devotion still alive in the silence. A place that humbles, centres, and moves you truly unforgettable"
Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle Beach, NSW Australia.
The sculpture titled "Grounded" marks the anniversary of the grounding of the Pasha Bulker in 2007. Artist: John Petrie
Grounded is an abstract representation of the ship’s bow. The shape and colour of the sculpture, and its physical placement at Nobbys, will be an important memory marker for the community and a powerful stand-alone work of art. An original section of 22mm plate steel from the rudder of the Pasha Bulker has been incorporated into the work. Grounded was commissioned by Newcastle City Council with support from Arts NSW and One Steel.
Early on the morning of 8 June 2007, Newcastle Port Corporation radioed moored ships waiting off the coast to warn them to move out to sea to escape an approaching storm. Pasha Bulker, along with 10 other ships, did not heed the warning. As the storm hit, Pasha Bulker could not clear the coast and it beached at 9:51am.
It took till 2 July 2007 to refloat the ship on the third attempt.
The German owned SEEBRISE visited Kinsale on Monday October 25, 2004. With bad weather forecast the 1,990grt ship having discharged her cargo anchored in Kinsale outer harbour.
However, the high spring tide, combined with severe gales on the morning of Thursday October 28, led to the SEEBRISE dragging her anchor.
She was washed ashore just south of Charles Fort where she proved a great attraction for locals and late season holiday makers.
Initially there was some concern about pollution, as there was a pungent smell of engine oil noticeable.
However, no significant leak developed and fortunately she was refloated on the Friday morning tide.
At the time of the grounding the ship was owned by Baase of Germany. However, by 2013 she was reported in Tanzania as the LUNA-S ownership and a total loss as of 08/09/2013
Click here for more photographs of the SEEBRISE: www.jhluxton.com/Shipping/Shipwrecks/Seabrise
The Crimson-backed Tanager (Ramphocelus dimidiatus) photographed here was perched on a weathered stump at Hacienda Guadalajara in La Buitrera, Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. What immediately stood out was the intensity of the red plumage against the soft green background, a combination that creates strong subject separation even before depth of field comes into play. The pale blue bill adds a small but important color contrast that gives the portrait extra visual interest. I framed the bird to keep the perch as a grounding element while letting the background dissolve into a smooth, natural wash of color.
From a technical standpoint, this was a classic forest-edge setup: limited light, layered background, and a subject that doesn’t stay still for long. I prioritized a clean background and sharp eye focus, using a wide aperture to isolate the bird while maintaining enough depth to keep the bill and body sharp. Exposure was carefully controlled to preserve the detail in the red feathers, which can easily clip if pushed too far. For me, this kind of image is about balance—color, texture, and patience all working together in a single quiet moment.
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Impressionistic Style Painting.
Artist’s Statement
This painting captures the essence of a perfect autumn morning along the shores of Loch Sunart, where the stillness of the air and water merge into an almost dreamlike harmony. The lone tree, standing on its rocky promontory, embodies both solitude and quiet resilience, its presence made all the more poignant by the delicate interplay of light and reflection. The tree’s slender form is a sentinel over the loch, rooted in the rugged terrain yet reaching outward, its few crimson berries and autumnal leaves glowing in the soft radiance of the season.
Rendered in an Impressionistic style, the painting seeks to evoke the fleeting quality of light and atmosphere rather than strict realism. The far shore dissolves into abstraction, its softened pinkish hues and pale tonal shifts suggesting distance and an almost ethereal remoteness. Across the mirrored loch, a delicate disturbance—barely perceptible ripples—introduces a subtle movement, transforming the reflection into a shimmering, transient echo of the landscape.
The rocky outcrop, bathed in the warmth of the autumn sun, provides a luminous contrast against the cool depths of the loch, grounding the composition with its textured presence. It is a place of both isolation and quiet majesty, a moment of stillness that encapsulates the West Coast’s ever-changing yet timeless beauty. This is not just a scene but a meditation on light, solitude, and the ephemeral dance between earth, water, and sky.
The fishing vessel Sovereign ran aground close to the Cairnbulg Briggs light beacon, east of Fraserburgh on the 18th December 2005. A photograph taken soon after the grounding was used for a film poster for Life of Pi, although the image had been substantially edited before hand.
In a life well lived, the goal is to have the end be the beautiful fulfillment of the sweet promise of its beginning, bookends of an adventure cherished as much for its challenges as for its serendipity.
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Thank you everyone for your kind words and support on the passing of my father. I deeply appreciate it. I'm laying low for a while but look forward to catching up with you all soon.
I haven't gone out in a long time with camera in hand but last week I felt the need to change the scenery up a bit so I headed to the ocean, a place I love - as noted by my username - and a place I don't get to often enough.
There's something about standing at the water's edge and looking out at it's vastness that I find grounding.
I especially like to be there during the off season - the cold wind sharp, the sea salt tangy, the horizon clear and the solitude strong -
yet welcome...
🌿✨ Beneath the Moss & Maple — Falling for the River Set by adorsy ✨🌿
Some outfits don’t just dress you — they place you. Stepping onto a dew-kissed cedar boardwalk in the Pacific Northwest, near the quiet edges of Vancouver, B.C., light filtering through fir and bigleaf maple, I felt instantly grounded in the River Set by adorsy. It’s the kind of look that makes you slow your steps and notice the poetry in river-song, moss-soft bark, and cool coastal air. This is Soft Grunge Boho Corsetcore at its most youthful and free — shaped by biophilia, movement, and mood rather than mirrors.
The silhouette unfolds in layers, relaxed yet intentional. The top gently frames the body with a sweetheart-inspired cut and soft ruching that flatters without demanding attention. It feels feminine but easy, like something you throw on without thinking and then realize, halfway through the day, how perfectly it fits the moment. Over it, the lightweight sweater drapes like morning fog rolling in from the inlet, adding warmth without weight — cozy, casual, and quietly expressive.
The denim jeans are where River truly sings. Washed blues become a canvas for hand-painted florals, pastel blossoms scattered like wildflowers along a riverbank beneath vine maples. The relaxed fit carries that soft-grunge, lived-in attitude — artistic, slightly undone, and completely intentional. Each step feels unhurried, like petals drifting downstream. Grounding the look, the boots are slouchy and supple with a subtle stacked heel, bridging rustic western influence and modern street style, ready for boardwalks, forest paths, and city sidewalks alike.
🎨 The included HUD turns River into a palette-driven story of your own. With 70 top colors ranging from airy pastels to grounded neutrals, 45 denim options including classic washes and floral variations, 45 sweater shades for effortless layering, and 45 boot colors to anchor or contrast the look, the mood can shift in seconds. Sunrise-soft, misty blue, or earthy and grounded — River adapts as easily as the light through the trees.
♀️ Designed to move naturally with your shape, the River Set supports LaraX, PetiteX, Legacy, Reborn, and Waifu mesh bodies, offering balance and fluidity across silhouettes without ever feeling restrictive.
🎬 There’s a quiet Hollywood spirit woven into River — the relaxed sensuality of Jane Birkin, the festival ease of Sienna Miller — reimagined for modern wandering. It feels cinematic without being styled for the camera, confident without needing an audience. This is bohemian ease with a soft-grunge edge, youthful, expressive, and beautifully unforced.
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🍃 In River, every step outside feels intentional — grounded, expressive, and quietly radiant.
Ascending and descending these stairs on a daily basis in our Paris holiday rental proved to be more gratifying than grueling. There is just something so grounding and soothing about well-maintained wood.
For my sorority initiation last Saturday, a day marking my transition to a full-fledged sister, my attire needed to strike a balance between tradition and personal style. Enter the "Picnic" dress by Tres Blah: a clean white canvas, elevated by subtle frilled shoulder straps and a lace-trimmed hem. It's a piece that speaks of simplicity with a hint of detail. Grounding the look were the "Raleigh" heels by Essenz, their ankle-wrapping straps adding a contemporary twist. And while sorority norms called for a bare face, my hair took center stage. Styled at Stealthic, it was pulled up with a few artfully curled tendrils left free.
This is 2 (7x5 in) silver gelatin prints from my recent Tethered project.
Tethered is a mixed-media project blending photography, animation, and traditional darkroom techniques with experimental processes and tactile materials. Through themes of grounding and isolation, freedom and rootedness, attachment and separation, the project weaves a visual narrative that explores the dualities of connection and solitude. Incorporating materials like thread, rope, food coloring, and elements inspired by landscapes, Tethered emphasizes the materiality of the medium, encouraging viewers to engage physically and emotionally. The addition of animation introduces a dynamic interplay between energy and stillness, enhancing the work’s exploration of landscapes as spaces of reflection, distance, and connection. By merging tactile elements with experimental approaches, Tethered invites viewers to reflect on their own relationship to place, identity, and the tension between solitude and belonging.
The Kakapo, built in 1898 was on her maiden voyage from Swansea to Sydney when she ran into a storm after leaving Cape Town. The captain saw the lights on Chapmans Peak and thinking it was Cape Point ordered the ship around only realising his mistake too late to avoid grounding the vessel.
"Everyone shout Spa!...."
A weekend away with the girls...
Sharing of secrets, hopes and dreams
Grounding back into self and shaking off the shackles of motherhood and career
Feeling into our bodies with workouts, sweating and divine pampering
. . BLISS . .
LOCATION: Cyprian Garden
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🌸 DEAD DOLL - Rhea Dress (middle in RED)
• Collor & Gemstone HUD
• Maitreya/Petite // Legacy // Reborn
Available from → ACESS event.
There after from → Dead Doll in world store.
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-extra ༶ Cosy Season Bento pose set
• 5 pack . Mirrored poses
Available from → -extra- in world store.
(hand edit for handbag and drinks carrier)
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LEFT: Pixicat dress // Chicchica - Doris Heels
RIGHT: Pixicat - Hiba Cardigan // Stories & CO - pencil knit skirt // N-Core - The Stiletto
Just to the north of the entrance to Ayr Harbour lies the wreck of the Clyde puffer KAFFIR. She was wrecked here in September 1974, when her engineer took her out of Ayr harbour under some very dubious circumstances. She went ashore, and despite efforts to refloat her the following day, her stern gear had been damaged by the grounding and she was eventually written off as a constructive total loss. Over the years, the continual action of the sea has pounded the wreck and she is now is two sections. Beyond KAFFIR the Russian warship SEVEROMORSK lies at anchor, with the Royal Navy's HMS BANGOR keeping her company. Clyde Marine Services' CRUISER is alongside the Russian ship, acting as a liberty boat for her crew.
Fishing vessel Point Estero awash,
Estero Bluffs State Park,
San Luis Obispo Co., California
The fishing vessel, Point Estero, was grounded on these rocks during the foggy night or early morning of July 27, 2017. When it wasn't moved quickly, it became mired between different jurisdictions and, my understanding is, questionable value. Fuel and oils were pumped. It has remained there even after winter storms with big surf. And I'm still struck by the irony of the Point Estero coming aground not far from the geographical Point Estero.
Here is a photo from several days after the grounding:
In a world where AI feeds our desire for instant gratification as soon as we have a thought or need, it is grounding and humbling to walk in a place that is impervious to the wishes of man. Created by time and the most natural of elements, water and earth, a beauty emerges that is wondrous in its impossibility. Man's interference is not welcome or wanted here. Here patience is respected. The Navajo understood the sacredness of this space, knowing that there are things larger and greater than themselves.
C-GZSG - Boeing B-737MAX-8 - WestJet
at Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
c/n 60.516 - built in 2018
Currently stored YHM due to the worldwide B-737MAX-grounding
Maybe it's just me, but in this forest scene I see a grizzly bear about to snatch a salmon leaping out of a river. And no, I have not been foraging for mushrooms. Just me wandering around off-trail in a climax forest. This is always a grounding experience for me in so many ways. I'm sure the indigenous Lushootseed-speaking peoples of the area, puyaləpabš, (English version, "Puyallup") had words for it.
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As scientists and crew with NASA’s Operation IceBridge mission prepared for a research flight on Nov. 5, 2016, the weather in Punta Arenas, Chile, was cold, wet, and windy. But when they reached their survey site in West Antarctica, skies were clear and winds were calm—a perfect day for scientists to collect data over the Getz Ice Shelf.
IceBridge, now in its eighth year, continues to build a record of how ice is responding to changes in the polar environment. The Getz Ice Shelf in West Antarctica is one area that scientists try to examine each year. “Getz is an ice shelf that has been experiencing some of the highest basal melt rates of the Antarctic ice shelves,” said Nathan Kurtz, IceBridge project scientist and a sea ice researcher at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
The image above shows a views of Getz as photographed on Nov. 5 from a NASA research airplane by Jeremy Harbeck, a sea ice scientist at NASA Goddard. The image shows ice in the process of calving from the front of the shelf, soon to become an iceberg.
Kurtz notes that the team has flown over the Getz Ice Shelf many times before. Flight paths are often exact repeats of those flown in previous years, which helps scientists understand how the height of the ice surface changes over time. This year, new flights over Getz were added to the existing observations. Scientists mapped the bathymetry (shape and depth of the seafloor) below the ice shelf, and they mapped the ice surface and bedrock upstream of the grounding line.
The flight over Getz is just one of a number of key areas flown during the IceBridge campaign. Each flight plan is prioritized in order of importance: baseline (the highest priority), high, medium, and low. The flight on Nov. 5 over Getz, for example, was categorized as “high” priority. Since the start of 2016 science flights on Oct.14, the team has flown six out of eight baseline missions, eight out of 15 high priority lines, and one medium and low priority mission each. Research flights for the season continue through Nov. 18.
“We are in pretty good shape so far, having flown so many missions due to a combination of favorable weather, no major airplane issues, and all instruments operating well,” Kurtz said. “We’re about four weeks into the campaign, and it’s possible we could tie the record of most flights flown with Operation IceBridge if things continue to go well.”
Image Credit: NASA/Jeremy Harbeck
Having a bit of fun making a mess in our family members home. We are always a handful when together and the groundings never end but I'm happy to be grounded with you Cuzzy <3
90 ft Marymere Falls is located in Olympic National Park near Lake Crescent in Washington.The falls are accessed by a one-mile, well maintained, dirt trail through old-growth lowland forest consisting of fir, cedar, hemlock, and alder trees.
walking into the night, framed by tiles and silence. berlin’s u-bahn entrances have a way of turning the mundane into a stage. the glowing "u" above, a beacon for anyone seeking a way out or a way through.
this scene isn’t just about going somewhere; it’s about the moments in between, where light, shadow, and motion create their own quiet drama. a single silhouette brings life to the stillness, grounding the geometry in humanity.
View under water as we proceeded to the shoreline on the St. Lawrence River near Cornwall. The paddle moved the dust up from the underwater mudbank.
The Scrub Tanager (Stilpnia vitriolina) pauses on a weathered tree stump at Hacienda Guadalajara, La Buitrera, Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Its muted gray body contrasts beautifully with the turquoise wing panel and warm rufous crown, subtle colors that reveal themselves best in soft, filtered light. I worked this frame carefully to keep the background fully dissolved, allowing the bird’s form and posture to stand cleanly against the green wash of the forest. The perch adds texture and scale, grounding the composition while guiding the eye naturally toward the subject.
From a photographic perspective, this image is about restraint and balance. Rather than pushing saturation, I let natural tones speak, preserving feather detail and tonal transitions across the plumage. The calm, alert stance of the tanager offered just enough time to refine framing and focus, rewarding patience over speed. Moments like this remind me why I return to places like La Buitrera—where light, habitat, and subject align quietly, and the photograph feels earned rather than taken.
©2026 Adam Rainoff Photographer
Europe, Netherlands, Zuid Limburg, Maastricht, Plateau van Caestert, Sint Pietersberg, ENCI lime stone quarry and clinker & cement factory (cut from B)
The concrete used in the construction of the previous post, possibly contained cement of the then biggest Dutch cement manufacturer, the ENCI limestone quarry and cement factory.
They are shown here in their now decommissioned state. Once klinker (clinker) and portland were produced here. Clinker is semi-finished cement produced by “heating limestone (calcium carbonate) with small quantities of other materials (such as clay) to 1450 °C in a kiln, in a process known as calcination”. Cement, the finished product, “is made by grounding the clinker with a small amount of gypsum into a powder to make 'Ordinary Portland Cement, the most commonly used type of cement (often referred to as OPC). Portland cement is a basic ingredient of concrete, mortar and most non-speciality grout. Portland cement may be grey or white.
The quarry, kiln and factory were by the way closed in 2018 and are slated for demolition. After that the quarry and demolished part of the industrial complex will be redeveloped as a park. A small part of the quarry is already accessible via a spectacular access stairway, shown here. It was created in 2017, together with the also pictured viewing platform,
In the quarry, a brasserie is created which in these Covid times, was of course closed. But luckily a nice and vintage Citroen HY food/coffee truck helped out.
The subtle diagonal bands in the sky signified approaching rain/hail showers which we just managed to evade ;-)
This is number 38 of the Maastricht album and 240 of Urban frontiers