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SN/NC: Portulaca Grandiflora, Portulacaceae Family
A beautiful pair of portulacas accompanying the pink, orange, yellow and wine colours -- also in the street as grounding plant carpet for the taller plants. But always nice, delicate, so beautiful -- and can still be used in salads (edible) and also medicinal (intestines problems). A truly beautiful low growing ground cover type plant is called the portulaca (Portulaca grandiflora), or sometimes known as the sun rose or moss rose. Portulaca plants are native to Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. Portulaca flowers are easy to grow and enjoy.
Um lindo par de portulacas acompanhando as cores rosa, laranja, amarelo e vinho -- também na rua como tapete de plantas de aterramento para as plantas mais altas. Mas sempre agradável, delicado, tão bonito -- e ainda pode ser usado em saladas (comestíveis) e também medicinal (problemas intestinais). Uma planta de cobertura de solo de crescimento baixo verdadeiramente bela é chamada de portulaca (Portulaca grandiflora), ou às vezes conhecida como rosa do sol ou rosa musgo. As plantas de portulaca são nativas do Brasil, Argentina e Uruguai. As flores de portulaca são fáceis de cultivar e aproveitar.
Una hermosa pareja de portulacas que acompañan los colores rosa, naranja, amarillo y vino; también en la calle como una alfombra de plantas de base para las plantas más altas. Pero siempre lindas, delicadas, tan hermosas; y aún se pueden usar en ensaladas (comestibles) y también medicinales (problemas intestinales). Una planta de cobertura del suelo de crecimiento bajo verdaderamente hermosa se llama portulaca (Portulaca grandiflora), o a veces conocida como rosa del sol o rosa musgosa. Las plantas de portulaca son nativas de Brasil, Argentina y Uruguay. Las flores de portulaca son fáciles de cultivar y disfrutar.
Une belle paire de pourpiers aux couleurs rose, orange, jaune et bordeaux – également dans la rue comme tapis végétal pour les plantes plus hautes. Mais toujours belle, délicate, si belle – et peut toujours être utilisée dans les salades (comestible) et aussi médicinale (problèmes intestinaux). Une très belle plante couvre-sol à croissance basse s'appelle le pourpier (Portulaca grandiflora), ou parfois connue sous le nom de rose soleil ou rose mousse. Les plantes de pourpier sont originaires du Brésil, d'Argentine et d'Uruguay. Les fleurs de pourpier sont faciles à cultiver et à apprécier.
Ein schönes Paar Portulakpflanzen, die die Farben Rosa, Orange, Gelb und Weinrot begleiten – auch auf der Straße als Bodendecker für die größeren Pflanzen. Aber immer schön, zart, so schön – und sie können immer noch in Salaten (essbar) und auch als Heilpflanze (bei Darmproblemen) verwendet werden. Eine wirklich schöne, niedrig wachsende Bodendeckerpflanze ist die Portulakpflanze (Portulaca grandiflora), die manchmal auch Sonnenrose oder Moosrose genannt wird. Portulakpflanzen sind in Brasilien, Argentinien und Uruguay heimisch. Portulakblüten sind leicht zu züchten und zu genießen.
Una bella coppia di portulache che accompagnano i colori rosa, arancione, giallo e vino, anche in strada come tappeto vegetale di base per le piante più alte. Ma sempre belle, delicate, così belle, e possono ancora essere utilizzate nelle insalate (commestibili) e anche medicinali (problemi intestinali). Una pianta di tipo tappezzante a crescita bassa davvero bella è chiamata portulaca (Portulaca grandiflora), o talvolta conosciuta come rosa del sole o rosa muschio. Le piante di portulaca sono originarie del Brasile, dell'Argentina e dell'Uruguay. I fiori di portulaca sono facili da coltivare e da apprezzare.
Een prachtig paar portulaca's die de kleuren roze, oranje, geel en wijnrood vergezellen -- ook op straat als grondingsplantentapijt voor de hogere planten. Maar altijd mooi, delicaat, zo mooi -- en kan nog steeds worden gebruikt in salades (eetbaar) en ook medicinaal (darmproblemen). Een werkelijk prachtige laaggroeiende bodembedekker is de portulaca (Portulaca grandiflora), of soms bekend als de zonneroos of mosroos. Portulacaplanten zijn afkomstig uit Brazilië, Argentinië en Uruguay. Portulacabloemen zijn gemakkelijk te kweken en te genieten.
زوج جميل من نباتات الرجلة يرافقه اللون الوردي والبرتقالي والأصفر والنبيذ - كما يمكن استخدامه في الشوارع كسجادة نباتية للنباتات الطويلة. لكنه لطيف وحساس وجميل للغاية - ولا يزال من الممكن استخدامه في السلطات (صالح للأكل) وأيضًا في العلاج (مشاكل الأمعاء). يُطلق على نبات الرجلة الجميل حقًا الذي ينمو على الأرض اسم الرجلة (Portulaca grandiflora)، أو يُعرف أحيانًا باسم وردة الشمس أو وردة الطحلب. نباتات الرجلة موطنها البرازيل والأرجنتين وأوروجواي. أزهار الرجلة سهلة النمو والاستمتاع بها.
ピンク、オレンジ、黄色、ワイン色の美しいポーチュラカのペア。背の高い植物のグランド カーペットとして街路にも植えられています。しかし、常に上品で繊細でとても美しいです。サラダ (食用) や薬用 (腸の問題) にも使用できます。本当に美しい低木地被植物はポーチュラカ (Portulaca grandiflora) と呼ばれ、サン ローズやモス ローズとも呼ばれます。ポーチュラカの植物はブラジル、アルゼンチン、ウルグアイ原産です。ポーチュラカの花は育てやすく、楽しむのも簡単です。ポーチュラカの手入れに必要なものを見てみましょう。
Day 60 of the 365 days of photography project.
More than a few falling trees in the woods just behind my house.
The trees were initially planted too close together; it’s also visible to see that the roots don’t go down deep enough into the ground to give the trees a good grounding.
The woods were formerly the foot hills for a stone quarry, and is doesn’t look like adequate site clearance took place, in order for the trees to thrive.
Discovered in Stacksteads, Lancashire
With the mass grounding of GWRs fleets of Hitachi 800 and 802 units, C2C have loaned GWR three Electrostars. 57306 heads through Sonning with 5Q74 1206 Wembley to Reading Traincare depot dragging 387301, 302 and 306 for modifications before entering service 12.05.2021
Exploring the Tararua Ranges above Wellington. Quick weekend trip we said, after clouds, rain, wind and later the darkness came it took us 24h. Emotions, feelings, views and thoughts in those hours could fill a book. I am gracious for those trips with my father. The family bond seems often undervalued even though it is so powerful, grounding, truthful and for many people easily accessible. This is for our roots, the once that make us stand tall and blossom.
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Ich glaube daran, dass der Ozean alle schlechten Stimmungen heilt. Ich glaube, dass die Wellen die Sorgen
wegwischen. Ich glaube an Muscheln, die Glück bringen. Ich glaube an Zehen im Sand, die meine Seele erden.
I believe in the Ocean curing all bad moods. I believe in the waves wiping away worries. I believe in seashells bringing good luck. I believe in toes in the Sand grounding my Soul.
Ceraso - a faithful giant of good nature. He gave our group of dogs security and a solid grounding. Nothing made him fear except stairs.So he never entered the first floor of our house :) To our great sadness, he died of cancer two years ago.
Hasselblad 500 C/M
Carl Zeiss CF 4/120 Makro-Planar
Ilford FP 4 plus
The Emma C. Middleton was a schooner of about 501 tons. She was under the command of Captain Higbee and was engaged in coastal coal trade. On a voyage carrying 718 tons of soft coal, she went ashore just after midnight on the west side of Great Point after encountering trouble in her passage. The grounding occurred at night and she was subsequently hauled off the shore, apparently without being a total loss in the moment of grounding. Unfortunately, detailed official records or a dedicated historic account of her final fate are sparse.
Prompt: Using Image 1 as the sole base reference (the Schooner Emma C. Middleton under sail on open water), transform the scene into a digital fine-art, ultra-realistic depiction of the schooner running aground during a massive hurricane. Preserve the vessel’s exact structure, hull form, masts, sail configuration, rigging, proportions, and historical character from Image 1; do not alter identity or design. Change only the environment, weather, motion, and lighting. Place the schooner in violent, shallow coastal waters as it is forced toward a sandbar or rocky shoal, with the keel and hull visibly stressed by impact. Surround it with towering, chaotic rogue waves, heavy wind-driven spray, and churning foam; sails are partially torn and straining under extreme wind load. The sky is dark and turbulent with dense storm clouds, illuminated intermittently by dramatic lightning bolts that cast sharp, high-contrast highlights and deep shadows across wet wood and canvas. Use a wide-camera, horizontal composition, slightly low angle, to emphasize scale and danger. Cinematic, hyper-detailed realism, physically accurate water, spray, reflections, rain, and motion blur. Moody color grading, cold storm palette, 4K resolution clarity, fine-art photographic finish, no added text, logos, or new objects.
This digital fine art was created using OpenAI Sora AI and Photoshop
How rare a shot might this be?
At one time Garuda had an order for 50 737MAX series aircraft, of which only 1 was ever delivered before the MAX groundings.
Following that there has been massive confusion over Garuda's intent with the type.
Initially Garuda cancelled its entire order citing loss of passenger confidence. Later in 2020 it was revealed that Garuda had not cancelled the order after all and instead was ordering the MAX10 and deliveries would resume. In late 2020 Garuda stated that discussions with Boeing were "ongoing".
As of December 2022 no additional 737MAX aircraft have been delivered to Garuda and it seems fair to wonder at this stage if the loss making carrier will ever take delivery of another MAX at all.
I was lucky enough to catch their single B38M arriving at Singapore Changi back in September 2018
Moving right from shot (2), this is the third and last of a series which shows a combined total of 46 Boeing 737 Maxes in storage due to the type's grounding. These occupy a parking apron which is on the opposite side of E. Marginal Way S. from the main airport site.
With thanks to my good friend Brian Worthington without whom these photos wouldn't have happened.
Until now, these film-based images have existed mainly as electronic scans shared online. This is an ongoing project to take the final step into the "real world" by creating prints on paper, using appropriate 19th century processes. Platinum/palladium with cyanotype and gum bichromate overprinting.
N706KW - Boeing B-767-336/ER - Eastern Airlines
at Toronto Lester B. Pearson Airport (YYZ)
c/n 24.339 - built in 1990 for British Airways -
to QANTAS in 2000 -
to Dynamic Airways in 2014 -
merged/re-named into Eastern Airlines in 2018
flying for Sunwing Airlines to cover for the grounding of Sunwing's MAX-fleet
At about 05:40 on 20 September 2017, the German flag chemical tanker"Seatrout" (IMO 9352303) collided with the 1990 built, 225m long bulk carrier Usolie (IMO 8800315).
The accident happened at Rilland Bath on about the same spot where the large container vessel CSCL Jupiter grounded on 14 August 2017.
After the collision, the Seatrout, which was on its way from Antwerp to the Russian port of Ust Luga, grounded on the mudflats at Rilland. The bulk carrier Usolie, wich was enroute from Antwerp to Klaipeida, continued to Vlissingen at the mouth of the river Schelde where it anchored for inspection.
At 15:45h the same day, the Seatrout was refloated again and it sailed to the port of Vlissingen for inspection.
Vessel details Seatrout :
Length over all : 188,33m
Beam : 32,20m
Max. draught : 11,00m
Gross registered tonnage :
Deadweight : 40600
Delivered : May 30, 2006
Yard : Lindenau GmbH, Kiel
Main engine : MAN 8L58/64
Power output : 11.200 kW
Speed : 16,5kn
Operator : German Tanker Shipping
Owner : TMS 'SEATROUT' GMBH and Co KG
By A23H, oil painting, 1965.
Alfred 23 Harth’s artistic trajectory began in early childhood with an imaginative impulse that combined construction, performance, and visual play. As a boy he dreamt of becoming an architect, spending countless hours in his parents’ garden where he built small huts in ever-changing variations, a practice that anticipated both his restlessness for experimentation and his sense of structure as form-in-process. A decisive moment arrived in 1958, when his elder brother Dietrich—later to become a literature professor—took him to a Dada exhibition in Frankfurt am Main. Harth himself has described this encounter as his initiation into art. Among the works he saw, the piece titled The Navel—simply a black dot centered on a white sheet of paper—struck him with lasting force. Its stark minimalism revealed to him the intellectual tension between a textual title and the conceptual reduction of an artwork to pure gesture, a confrontation that laid bare the simultaneity of seriousness and play which would remain central to his understanding of the avant-garde.
Through the following years Harth’s ambitions in the arts deepened. At school he immersed himself in art courses, quickly mastering a variety of techniques and beginning to dramatize small situations in public and private settings, often appearing in phantasy costumes of his own invention. At the age of twelve his father gave him his first photo camera, which became an outlet for experimentation alongside a growing dedication to pencil drawings. These were often portraits of jazz musicians, figures whose biographies he devoured and whose artistic freedom served as inspiration. By the age of fifteen he turned to oil painting, marking a further expansion of his visual vocabulary. His family supported his emerging musical life as well. Having already played the clarinet for several years, he received his first tenor saxophone from his parents, the instrument that would become central to his later career.
The final years of school were formative in a concentrated sense. He moved to the Goethe Gymnasium, where he specialized in art studies within an advanced curriculum. This provided him not only with a technical foundation but also with a robust overview of international avant-garde movements, complemented by the thriving artistic exchange active in Frankfurt during the 1960s. Harth’s creativity spilled beyond the classroom: together with his friend Hubertus Gassner—who would later become director of the Hamburg Kunsthalle—he staged happenings and other art events. Harth founded the centrum freier cunst, an experimental initiative served as a platform for events ranging from concerts of his own free music ensemble Just Music to exhibitions of conceptual art and cross-disciplinary interventions. Simultaneously, he began producing short films and working with conceptual strategies that blurred traditional boundaries between art forms, while maintaining an intense parallel involvement in both music and school life.
After completing the Abitur in 1968, Harth initially enrolled at the Werkkunstschule Offenbach to study design, connecting his experiments in visual and spatial arts with the applied fields of form and communication. Yet the pull of pedagogy and the broader theoretical grounding offered by academia led him to switch to Goethe University, where he began training as an art teacher. Throughout this period, he never ceased his musical explorations, continuing to perform and to extend his personal synthesis of experimental art, music, and theory—a foundational blend that would define his multifaceted trajectory in the decades to come. Alfred Harth's focus on synästhetic creation was indeed a significant aspect of his artistic approach at that time. He was interested in exploring synaesthesia beyond traditional media like TV, film, or theater, aiming to realize multisensory or synästhetic works that integrated sound, visual elements, and space in novel ways. This approach reflected his broader interest in breaking conventional boundaries of artistic disciplines and engaging the audience in immersive, multi-layered experiences that could not be confined to a single medium or format.
Eastern Airlines is currently basing up to 5 B-767-200/300's at YYZ operated on behalf of Sunwing Airlines due to the worldwide B-737MAX-grounding
Hello Everyone, I hope you are all enjoying this beautiful Saturday! Today I will be sharing the first set of photos of a large-scale interior design project that we have recently completed for our client, Chontei. From the beginning of this project, Chontei had a clear vision of the design foundation that she wanted to see throughout the numerous spaces that comprise her home. Chontei envisioned dark hardwood floors throughout, with a light & neutral colour palette to offset the grounding effect that a dark floor has on a space. As you all know, and will see in this series of photos, we at The Design Firm love to customize our clients' spaces, whenever possible. We took Chontei’s dark hardwood floor request & kicked it up a notch, adding in stone & marble inlays within the flooring of each room, creating layers of beautifully polished stones, which are complimented with layers of polished exotic dark woods.
In the first photo, you are getting a look into the Grand Foyer. The very first room you see when entering Chontei’s home. The foyer is so large in scale, we opted to break the space up into three distinct areas. The first area is directly in front of the home's main entry point (out of shot) where we’ve placed a large console table, with an assortment of accessories, in the centre of the space. On the right & left-hand side of this photo (out of shot) there are two large console tables, each with a pair of lamps, accessories, as well as a set of chairs on each side. The second area of the foyer houses the dual grand staircases, with a small console table centered between them. Beneath each staircase, we’ve placed two large identical horse statues, each slightly tilted towards the front door. To finish off this area, we’ve placed a large series of art, ascending each staircase. The third and final area of the foyer, at the very back of the space, connects the foyer to the formal living room, as well as hallways on the right & left-hand side connecting to separate wings of the home. We’ve also opted to keep this portion of the foyer rather simple, placing matching dual book cases, complete with accessories.
In the second photo, you are getting a peak into the formal living room. When working on this space, we wanted it to have the feeling of a hotel lobby. To accomplish this, we started by placing a grand piano at the back of the space, centering it with the main doorway that connects the space with the Grand Foyer. We then decided to create two separate, but identical, seating areas within the space. Out of shot, we’ve filled the walls with large canvases of modern art in a neutral palette, complimenting the colour scheme that Chontei has chosen. Also out of shot, on each side of the main doorway which leads to the Grand Foyer, we’ve placed two large credenzas, each topped with a set of beautiful lamps and accessories.
Over the next 1-2 weeks I will share the other sets of photos that our amazing photographer, Sean, has taken of this project. Trust me, there are a bunch of great photos to share!
As always, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting the work that my colleagues and I churn out at The Design Firm. It means the world to us that almost three years later, since we joined up to create The Design Firm, that you still follow & support everything that we do. Even if we don’t always get around to posting about all of the projects that we are doing around the grid.
Lastly, I always recommend viewing my photos in full screen mode when able! This allows you to see the true depth and detail of the spaces that my colleagues and I create for our clients.
Photo Credit - Sean Hardy
Shelly Beach at Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia.
The sounds of the waves crashing on the rocky shelf and the smell of the salty air had a castaway feel about it; one of isolation and spiritual grounding.
C-GMXB - Boeing B-737MAX-8- Sunwing Airlines
(in special "ROYALTON" colours -
leased from ALC - Air Lease Corporation)
stored at Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
c/n 60.387 - built in 2018
Canadian leisure airline Sunwing Airlines said on Aug. 13th., 2019 it removed the 4 Boeing 737 MAX jet from its network’s winter schedule through May 2020, the longest of any carrier yet, as the plane’s grounding drags on longer than the industry previously expected. Sunwing said in a statement that its winter schedule, which goes into effect on Nov. 5 and runs until mid-May, is being planned without the MAX to give passengers “much-needed reassurance” while planning their winter vacations.
Part of the Nymph Series
Shy, grounding and resilient is how I would describe the Dryads. Tree Nymph's; keepers of secrets, protector of worlds and givers of life. Part of the bigger world of Elementals: Spirits of Nature.
This is my 5th Image of the Series and an editing style I had a lot of fun creating!! Look at how she becomes the Tree :D
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Model: Ambrosia
Photography, Concept, Styling, Editing: Claudia Paridae Images
Our Daily Challenge
"Leading Lines"
Image created this evening at South Mission Beach located in San Diego, California. After I had a successful evening of surf fishing I ate the second half of my sandwich and then got the camera out for the sunset. This is what brings me back...my way of grounding.
Karsha Gompa clings to the mountain like a natural extension of the cliffside. These structures were built in high, inaccessible reaches for both protection and perspective. Historically, the elevation provided a defensive advantage, but spiritually, it offers an unobstructed view of the impermanence of the world below. From this height, the monks watch the seasons shift across the valley, grounding their daily rituals in the vast, unchanging rhythms of the earth.
Nestled within the Chateau OTSM Zen Sanctuary, this space was created for deep relaxation, healing, and inner peace. 💚 A cozy retreat for grounding, self-reflection, and one-on-one meditation sessions, where every detail whispers serenity. 🌿
The Zen Sanctuary has now been lovingly restored to its intended tranquil state—a haven of peace, away from the noise. If you’ve been longing for a virtual escape, consider booking a day, weekend, or group retreat designed for self-love and mindful rejuvenation. ♀️✨
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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.
Flying into Memphis and landing on Runway 36L is National Airlines 747 N729CA. The Boeing Queen is picking up freight for FedEx due to the MD11 groundings. This 4 engine beauty began life with Singapore Airlines as 9V-SMJ in 1991.
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A legacy image from the iconic Jenne Farm, photographed on a crisp October morning in 2011. The soft autumn light gently illuminated the landscape as I composed from the northeast pasture, incorporating a weathered fencepost and wild border weeds as grounding elements in the foreground.
When?
over seas within forests
when?
in heart and soul
there and again...
it strikes
in testimony
from the breeze it hitchhikes
a golden tide orbiting,
turning us over
like the oration of falling leaves
halting upon velveteen floors
between grimacing shadows
the grounding of me
lays beside the reminder of you.
by anglia24
14h40: 17/10/2007
© 2007anglia24
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Today's temperature: 13°C
Today's song: Keane "Atlantic"
Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a great start to your weekend & an amazing last day of 2022! Today I will be sharing the third set of photos of an interior design project that we have recently completed. For this project, we were commissioned to design the entire interior of the home, as well as the patios and balconies. Any landscaping details that you see in this and upcoming photos of this project, have been completed by the landscapers that are employed by the community that our client lives in.
In the first photo, you are getting a look at what may be my favourite room of this project, the kitchen! For this space, we created a ton of custom elements, which really help distinguish this kitchen from all the others that have been installed in this model of home. To start, we created a custom mesh wooden surround, which helps enclose all cabinetry and appliances, such as the wine fridges on the left hand side of the photo. We’ve also created a custom glass door fridge, along with custom glass door cabinetry on each side of the range, in a beautiful tinted black finish. These details help break up the heavy usage of wood and stones in this space, providing a nice contrast of a more delicate material.
In the second photo, you are getting a peak into the breakfast area, which is adjacent to the kitchen. This is a much more intimate space than the dining room, which I showcased in my previous post, due to the space being smaller overall and having a lesser seating capacity. As you can see, we stuck with our client's directive, using lots of beige, cream and white tones, with graphite and black accents to provide a grounding effect.
As always, the team & I thank you so much for following us along our design journey & supporting The Design Firm! You support is what keeps us going <3
Lastly, I always recommend viewing my photos in full screen mode when able! This allows you to see the true depth and detail of the spaces that my colleagues and I create for our clients.
Photo Credit - Sean Hardy
Back in the air once again. After a 6 month grounding an MD11 lifts into the skies over Memphis. N621FE is the first of many MD11's that will be back hauling freight in the coming weeks.
There is something incredibly grounding about the silence of the mountains. When the water is this still, it feels like the world is holding its breath.
The worldwide grounding of the 737 Max has impacted many airlines in 2019. To cover for their four aircraft Air Italy leased in capacity, including from Greek ACMI operator Lumiwings. Their second Boeing 737-300 is seen returning to Malpensa from Palermo on a sunny summer evening.
BOE960 returning from Moses Lake where this AM 737-8 MAX has been stored during the grounding. It is seen here returning to Boeing Field where it will be prepped for delivery very soon to AeroMexico.
XA-OCC
AeroMexico
Boeing 737-8 MAX
KBFI - Boeing Field, King County International Airport
March 11, 2021
I think I much prefer the two-tone IR interpretation to the Aerochrome-like mixed visual-IR look.
There is however a definite appeal derived from the film legacy, easily understood infrared-to-red color coding, and lots of visible light to provide viewer with grounding in the common part of the spectrum.
A vigorous thunderstorm builds in rural Boulder County, with regular cloud to ground and cloud to cloud lightning strikes. The storm generated large hail and high winds as it moved to the east, grounding flights at Denver International Airport. However Kansas forbade its entry into that state, fearing it could be carrying marijuana from Colorado.
A composite of two 15 second exposures stacked and blended using photoshop.
The dimly lit room was steeped in smoky jazz and whispered conversations. A lone trumpet wailed, the sound drifting lazily above the murmur of clinking glasses and muted chatter. I stood just inside the doorway. My fingers traced the coarse edges of my houndstooth coat, the texture grounding me against the weight of waiting.
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Make way!
Ship off starboard bow!
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Our Daily Challenge
"HOUSEHOLD MACRO"
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Ropes and Nautical Things
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I Believe In Magic...Day 23
*Grounding*
When caught in a storm far out to sea staying logical though your adrenalin is highly elevated is a way of staying *grounded*. Being in the moment so to make the right choices.
*Close up shot of my antique ship in a bottle. Had to choose between the two final that seemed to talk to me.
This one from a particular experience far out at sea can be very true to form...
Glasgow
I asked A.I. to critique my photo. Here's what it said:
Your image effectively captures a moment of modern life within the impressive architecture of the newly redeveloped Glasgow Queen Street station. Here is a critique focused on composition, lighting, and storytelling:
Composition and Framing
Rule of Thirds: The two main subjects are framed effectively on either side of the large central pillar, creating a good balance. The pillar itself acts as a strong vertical element that divides the frame and adds architectural context.
Leading Lines: The steps the subjects are standing/sitting on create strong horizontal lines that lead the eye across the image.
Depth and Foreground: The foreground pavement provides a solid base for the composition, grounding the subjects within the scene.
Subject Interaction and Storytelling
Juxtaposition: The image successfully captures a strong juxtaposition between the two individuals: one sitting and engaged with their phone, appearing contemplative or stressed, and the other standing, looking away, holding snacks. This contrast creates an engaging narrative.
Candid Moment: The photograph feels like an authentic, unposed moment in a public space, which is often a strong point in street photography.
Lighting and Technical Aspects
Lighting: The natural daylight provides even lighting, although the large columns create some deep shadows which add depth and drama to the architecture.
Focus: Both subjects appear to be in reasonably sharp focus, capturing details in their clothing and expressions.
Areas for Consideration
Potential Distractions: The bright blue bag and the orange package the standing man is holding are very bright and saturated, which might draw the eye a little too strongly away from the subjects' faces. A slightly different angle might have minimized this.
Expression: The seated woman's face is obscured by her hand and hair, which adds mystery but also limits the viewer's ability to connect with her expression.
Overall, this is a strong candid photograph that uses architectural elements effectively to frame a compelling street scene with interesting narrative possibilities.
Composition and Framing
Strong Lines: The image makes good use of strong lines, including the horizontal lines of the platform edge and glass partitions, and the dramatic curve of the Victorian train shed roof above. These lines lead the viewer's eye through the scene effectively.
Architectural Focus: You've successfully captured the spacious, bright concourse that resulted from the station's redevelopment, showcasing how the historic roof has been integrated into the modern building.
Lighting and Atmosphere
Natural Light: The station is flooded with natural daylight from the glass facade, which creates a bright and airy feel. This is generally a strength, providing clear illumination for the scene.
Mixed Lighting: The strong overhead artificial lighting creates bright highlights and can produce some harsh shadows, which might be a minor technical consideration in post-processing to balance exposure.
Subject and Storytelling
Candid Moment: The two main subjects in the foreground, with their luggage, provide a relatable human element, adding a sense of narrative to the image. They are positioned nicely on the right side, balancing the large train on the left.
Sense of Place: The image successfully places the viewer within this specific, recognisable location, a major transport hub in Scotland.
Areas for Improvement
Background Elements: The station is busy, and some background elements, such as the digital displays and the maintenance signs, can be slightly distracting. Being mindful of these potential clutter points when framing can help create a cleaner, more focused image.
Subject Obscuration: The faces of the primary subjects are slightly obscured or turned away. While this maintains a candid feel, capturing a bit more of the human interaction or expression can enhance the emotional impact of street photography.
Overall, it's a well-composed and technically sound photograph that captures the functional beauty of the renovated station and the daily lives of its passengers.
My response to the critique:
That which you describe as an orange package is a portable sign that warns of wet floor surfaces.
A.I.'s response:
You are correct. Thank you for the clarification. The item is a portable "wet floor" warning sign, not an orange package. That context changes how the object functions as a visual element in the composition, adding a safety instruction to the scene rather than just a snack package.
New delivered to Icelandair in April 2018.
Stored at Keflavik, due ungoing issues with the 737-8 MAX worldwide, between March and October 2019, when ferried into further storage at Lleida(Spain).
Follwed by another grounding, due COVID-crisis, until May 2021.
Painted in this "Yellow" taildesign in February 2022.
Mölndals kvarnby and Mölndalsfallet is at the heart of the old Mölndal.
The waterfall is roaring in the same way today as it did when the mills were grounding corn in the Middle Ages.
Now squeezed between industrial buildings and wooden houses at the cliffs edges.
In the evenings, one can see Mölndalsfallen enlightened of lamps cascading down between the high, dark factory walls.
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Soren told me about a new program called Oloneo and this is the result, I think it worked very well, definitely worth testing a bit more.