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"...T-t-terious, infectious and dangerous
Friends and enemies find us contagerious
And they spread into your system like a virus
Yes the trouble is it kind of makes you anxious
I was lookin' back to see if you were lookin back at me
To see me lookin back at you
I was lookin' back to see if you were lookin back at me
To see me lookin back at you
But if you hurt what's mine
I'll sure as hell retaliate
You can free the world, you can free my mind
Just as long as my baby's safe from harm tonight
You can free the world, you can free my mind
Just as long as my baby's safe from harm tonight"
This song was written in 1991, and it sounds so premonitory for this pandemic age, but in fact, the liner notes to the Blue Lines album, it mention the movie Taxi Driver as an influence, and it's clear that the movie was inspiration for this song's lyrics. The movie stars Robert DeNiro as a paranoid Vietnam vet who drives a taxi at night. He becomes obsessed with saving a child prostitute played by Jodie Foster, and ends up killing some people in his efforts. The spooky atmosphere in this song goes with the theme, as do the lines about protecting a child. From www.songfacts.com/facts/massive-attack/safe-from-harm
The song: youtu.be/vZiJCHx0DGk
Happy Monochrome Monday, everyone!
A home sits near the Whit Creek Fire. The fire reportly started on Saturday July 30, 2016 southeast of Wapiti Wyoming. High winds whipped it into an inferno on Aug 3 with the fire extending into the South Fork. Over 3,000 acres have been burned so far. As of Aug 4, 2016 the fire is still not under control.
Taken @ Luanes World - Le Monde Perdu - Summer 2023
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Am I just a feeling you can't name?
Well, do you see my face at night when all else fades?
Wherever you go, I follow you all the way
I could see we're one but not the same
So, don't just stand there in the dark, cause I haven't left you
I have been there from the start and I won't forget you
The distant stars will show me where you are
And no, we could never be apart
You're safe from harm
One tree said.
I hate it when I see writings and engravings on tree trunks. How will you feel if someone engraved their names or memories on your bodies!
The vertical lines on the wings of this species are an example of a disruptive pattern that helps keep the butterfly safe from birds. The only species in it’s entire genus, the Banded Orange Butterfly has several nicknames such as the Orange Tiger and Banded Orange Heliconian. Banded Orange Butterflies have been spotted in the wild sipping the tears of crocodiles for their salt.
- Quick Facts -
‧ Range - Brazil to Central Mexico
(occasional sightings within the U.S., specifically Texas)
‧ Habitat - Forest clearings and riverbanks
‧ Wing Span: 3 3/8 - 3 1/2 inches
‧ Diet - Nectar, fluids from sand, mud, and dung
‧ Conservation status - Least concern
-- Technical Information (or Nerdy Stuff) --
‧ Camera - Nikon D7200 (handheld)
‧ Lens – Nikkor 18-300mm Zoom
‧ ISO – 1600
‧ Aperture – f/5.6
‧ Exposure – 1/400 second
‧ Focal Length – 300mm
The original RAW file was processed with Adobe Camera Raw and final adjustments were made with Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
The best way to view my photostream is through Flickriver with the following link: www.flickriver.com/photos/photojourney57/
Winter is for resting and recuperating. It's for planning and dreaming, for remembering. It's for missing summer places and the reassurance that we'll see them again.
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'No Harm'
Camera: Mamiya RB67
Film: Kodak Vericolor III; x-9/2000
Process: DIY ECN-2
Nebraska
July 2025
Adora-tions - Do Not Harm, Take No Shit Thigh Tattoo @Big Girl Event *Sponsored*
Event runs through 3/10!
- Additional Credits -
Bow: Lagyo - Claudine Set - Pale Pink
Hair: Stealthic - Secret
Head: LeLutka - Siwa
Skin: Glam Affair - Rhina
Body: eBody Reborn
Boobs: eBody - Juicy Boobs
Necklace: Rawr - Amore
Cardigan: Lunar - Bell
Top: Elune - Dalilah Top @Reborn Event
Shorts: minuit - Nami Shorts @Dollhollic
Soundtrack // Bande-son: DEAD CAN DANCE ("Anywhere Out Of The World"): www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdjqIBZoIEY
"And maybe it's easier to withdraw from life... With all of its misery and wretched lies... AWAY FROM HARM..."
"La voiture apporte un peu de civilisation dans ce paysage brut et sauvage !" (FLORENCE.V / www.flickr.com/photos/flo59/)
"Encore une pépite, unique !" (VINCENT / www.flickr.com/photos/58769600@N07/)
"The world can be a dangerous place my child. Be careful (*_^)" (PIERRE à VANCOUVER / www.flickr.com/photos/sofarsocute/)
own texture
"now there is just one pillow on the bed
where a solitary someone lays her head
a stack of books meant to be read aloud
closed and dusty awaiting a crowd" - New Lonliness by Sarah Harmer
Well, it's back to school...well, back to work for me but working IN a school is like going back to school. I had a great day back, it felt nice to be back in a supportive work environment and see everyone. This year is looking like an interesting, challenging yet exciting year to come!
TOTW: Class Is In Session
MSH: Books
Halt! No harm is to come to this Golem; they are peaceful.
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Grey Days. 24.10.2008, Hanhijänkkä, Tornio.
Not so many bright things in the nature these days...still I like the few plain colours and cool weather - but not the all-day-rain-that-gets-everything-wet like today...
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Credits:
Hair: Stealthic - Havoc and Stealthic - Bangs Set
Tattoo: Adora-tions - Do No Harm Take No Shit Thigh Tattoo
Outfit: epoch.rae shirt. and epoch.rae shorts.
Stockings: Blueberry - Tinker FLF 9/17 - Short Legwarmers
Shoes: Blueberry - Tinker FLF 9/17 - Sneakers
Base Items:
Head: lel EvoX Avalon with Elf Ears
Body: [LEGACY] Meshbody
Glasses: It's NOT Mine! Glasses
I watched this Egret walk directly towards the Alligator, thinking the gator was going to eat it. But the little bird walked up and around the predator without harm.
You have experienced intense harm and evil so devastating that you find yourself questioning reality. It’s so easy for you to question yourself, to believe this means you are weak and it comes more naturally to turn this inward and severely criticize yourself. And you’re doing the hard work of looking for beauty and goodness wherever you can discover it and finding ways to try to express and validate your very real experience when you can’t find words for it. Maybe that is strength.
[image created on 3-1-2024]
Recently I became very fascinated by digital pinhole photography. This image was created with a modified pinhole body cap. I think I’m drawn to this type of photography because I feel it relates to my life and it seems to teach me far beyond photography. There are strict limitations that can drastically alter how images are captured and the final outcome of the photos, there is a lack of clarity compared to how I normally capture images with a lens, it’s difficult to predict exactly how the image will look and beauty and meaning can be found in the process and the final photo. It gives me a chance to practice embracing the unfamiliar, change, finding beauty in imperfection and growing in new ways.
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As a way to cope with circumstances beyond my control, survive and work to keep fighting for life I decided to try to take at least one photo (or more) each day. I call this “a photo (or more) a day.” Practicing this form of therapeutic photography helps me work to focus on the present moment, gives me something familiar and enjoyable to focus on as I use photography skills that have become like second-nature to me and being able to view the images I capture helps me recall what I was thinking, feeling and noticing at the moment when I created the photos. More of the photos from this series can be seen on my Instagram account
I may not always have the energy, time or capacity to share photos from this series—especially with the very challenging circumstances my family and I are experiencing—and will do my best to continue taking a photo (or more) a day even if I’m not able to share.
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Between the reeds
and a sand dune.
Harmers Haven
Victoria, Australia
Olympus OMD EM5.2
converted to 720nm+ infrared
Samyang 10mm f2.8 on a tilt-shift adapter.
this is something very personal to me, which i feel i finally needed to let out. don't bitch at me about "emo" tags and such.
I'm suddenly feeling apprehensive about sunset. Nothing new here. Happens every autumn. It's just that I tend to forget these feelings until I'm immersed in them as September begins to fade. Summer sunsets are nothing like this. The transition from day to night is soothing, natural. Like slipping into a comfortable shirt and jeans. In part this is because it feels like an orderly progression. The long twilights give me a sense of control over the process. But it no longer feels that way. There's almost a feeling of malevolence now with the onset of darkness. Nothing comfortable about it. Perhaps because it's no longer gradual. Now it's abrupt, bordering on violent at times. Dramatic skies often erupt as daylight gives way to night. I always watch in fascination that battleground area in the evening sky, low in the west, where light and darkness fight to the death. No matter that darkness always wins; it's just the conflict that matters. As the the last vestige of daylight is blotted out, that feeling of apprehension rises. I sense it while driving or inside my home, but infinitely more so when out in the open. Alone. On foot. No sanctuary anywhere near. Like this place. I come here often. I want to feel the darkness envelope me. There's anxiety but also excitement in this. I remain until the former outweighs the latter.
Thx to this person for allowing me to photograph him !
NOTE - Do not use this picture without permission !