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If anything is good for pounding humility into you permanently, it's the restaurant business.
Anthony Bourdain
Our neighborhood restaurant, The Hilltop.
"Pride makes us artificial and humility makes us real."- Thomas Merton
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Agfa Box 44 from 1930s
expired Kodak Portra 160, pushed two stops
Inspired by the movie 'Wings of desire' and its remake 'City of angels', I wanted to do this project for a long time. I even started it some time ago as self-portraits wearing long, leather, black jacket:
www.flickr.com/photos/toguko/4741327405/
But this time, I thought I would do something different. I think the use of the traditional, red, Chinese dress was more for the visual reasons in the beginning. Then I started to think what I wanted to show in this project. And the word 'nostalgia' came to my mind in a natural way - the use of an old camera, expired films, dress from another era, showing longing for the past. But when I developed the films, I was disappointed with the results. I was hoping they would look like old photographs. The colours came out more vivid than when using normal kodak portra 160 (perhaps because mine was expired and pushed two stops when developed). I felt that this is not what I wanted and also that it is not really my style. I guess I had some expectations about the whole thing.
And then I thought that I did the best I could, given the tools I have at the moment (I had to sell all my equipment for personal reasons and only kept my grandfather's camera for sentimental reasons and was left with few boxes of kodak portra 160 that I didn't sell) and that the final results were actually not up to me. I felt that this was a great lesson of humility, letting go, diminishing my ego and expectations, trying to deal with my 'control freak' and perfectionist side. So my new idea for the name of this project is 'humility', for the reasons above but also because of the small figure in the vastness of the landscapes (universe) as I am trying to show how small and insignificant we all are.
The other thing I thought about is what does the model feel/experience. What is her perspective? I feel not many people think about that. So I asked her. She said that in the beginning, the posing didn't feel natural to her, she felt awkward standing there looking at all these landscapes in front of her. But in later shots, she started to relax, closed her eyes and meditated.
Changed the name of the project to 'h&n' (for humility&nostalgia but also here&now).
Lily-of-the-Valley was my maternal Grandmother’s favourite flower, and when I see it, or hear it mentioned, I always think of her. She told me and showed me proudly in photographs, that she had Lily-of-the-Valley in her wedding bouquet during the Second World War. She used to use Yardley Lily-o-the-Valley soap and talc, and for a very special treat, their Lily-of-the-Valley bath salts. I never found out why she had Lily-of-the-Valley in her bridal bouquet. Born in January, it wasn’t her birth flower. Perhaps she chose them because of their sweet and light fragrance, which I do know she loved, or perhaps she also chose them for their meaning.
Floriography, commonly known as the “language of flowers”, was used as a means of coded communication through the use of flowers and floral arrangements. It allowed expression of feelings, sometimes unspoken ones, discreetly during a period when sharing ones feelings openly was not the done thing. Lily-of-the-Valley represents “a return to happiness”. Was my Grandmother trying to communicate the happiness she so dearly hoped for in her bridal bouquet?
The theme for “Smile on Saturday” for the 17th of October is “floriography”, so I chose Lily-of-the-Valley over my own preference for white roses in memory of my beloved maternal Grandmother, but also for its meaning. As the theme stipulates that my image must also “depict the meaning”, I have superimposed a partially transparent photo of a Lily-of-the-Valley that I took at the National Rhododendron Gardens in Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges over the top of one of my maternal Grandparents’ wedding photos taken in London in 1942, where they look very happy. Sadly, my Grandmother’s bouquet featuring Lily-of-the-Valley only appears in formal studio portraits where the happy couple look far more serious, so I couldn’t use them for this challenge. Still, I hope you find this more happy photo of them on their wedding day on the steps of the church with wedding guests a suitable choice.
So, in Victorian times, Lily-of-the-Valley meant “a return to happiness.” In Germanic mythology, Lily-of-the-Valley are associated with the humility and purity of the virgin goddess Ostara. In Christian legend, Eve’s tears as she was expelled from the Garden of Eden turned into Lily-of-the-Valley. The Lily-of-the-Valley is also seen as a symbol of humility and a sign of Christ’s second coming.
Lily of the valley, Convallaria majalis, sometimes written lily-of-the-valley, is a woodland flowering plant with sweetly scented, pendent, bell-shaped white flowers borne in sprays in spring. It is native throughout the cool temperate Northern Hemisphere in Asia and Europe.
From my garden and my heart I give you the gift of love. For a whole year now since my current illness began I was unable to tend my garden, but my garden has unconditional love and understanding and still furnishes me with gifts such as this. From nature I learn so much. Wish you all a very happy weekend <3
“We have a long way to go before we are able to hear the voices of everyone on earth, but I believe that providing voices and building bridges is essential for the World Peace we all wish for.”
- Joichi Ito
Soundtrack : www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlR0KElxxVg
I'D LIKE TO TEACH THE WORLD TO SING – THE NEW SEEKERS
How beautiful the world appears to me
through peaceful soul transfers tranquility
my heart is full with love and understanding
like milk and honey; sweet and nourishing thoughts are landing
little seeds of hope erasing doubt
sown now will grow and chase blue feelings out
encase me in a bubble with rainbows overhead
allow me gentle sleep to dream and cast out anxious dread
I kneel and pray before I fall in slumber
and listen for the answers; some come as numbers
these are the messages from angels voices
and in the night deciphering and making better choices
I wake before the dawn has chance to break
the little birds already singing make my heart ache
but not with sadness; more in yearning for the truth
I pray for words to seek me out; not be aloof
and like a gentle stream that carries boats from every nation
my ears receive the sounds with such elation
I see a future bound with endless gifts of love
for each and everyone on earth from Heaven above
reach out your hands and look towards your neighbour
and see reflected there the efforts of their labour
like looking into mirrored glass we see the souls
that are our own and theirs; life takes it's toll
but we can make things better for one and all
if only we let our inner light shine bright and tall
no matter who you are or where you're from
smile at your fellow man; let peace and love succumb
don't fight against each other; lay down arms
for we are in this life together; you and I
and all of us are hurting; I hear your cry
but if you stop to listen to the wind
you'll hear my plea more clearly and rescind
I hear your voice; I share in your humility
If you can but perceive the possibility
that yesterday you thought I was your enemy
but today and all the morrows I hope you now see
that I was not at all what you first thought
and changing minds is not a sign of weakness wrought
but more a sign of intelligent supposition
to merge our futures is not at all submission
it is a sign of strength; a sign of love
of hope and peace; sent freely from above
and once the world is ready for this change
we'll see that pain is gone and peace will reign
for quite often we make bad choices and some worse
forgiveness is the forefront to give peace a chance; rebirth
look in your neighbour's eyes; what do you see
that I am you and you are me and so is he.
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"If anything is good for pounding humility into you permanently, it's the restaurant business."
Anthony Bourdain
“Eat your vegetables, dammit. We care about you!”
Brenda Langton
Brenda and Tim are wrapping up their time at Spoonriver Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis this Friday, December 20, 2019. The restaurant will close and open up later in the spring under a new partnership between Minneapolis’ Birchwood Café and the Minnesota Farmers Union.
We will miss you! We used to live in the condo building that the restaurant was in and really enjoyed the great food and staff!!
Normally it is not seen, but the lower back is green though :)
Chaffinch - (Fringilla coelebs)
RSPB Arne, Dorset
"Will Tahu find the humility and patience to earn deeper knowledge of fire and learn that not everything can be taken by force?"
Fourth creature of the series to make the G2 creatures into large and powerful elemental masters. Ikir came to completion in one day after I began tinkering with his head design. It's a good feeling when a moc comes together straightforwardly.
As usual, I recycled the head, but gave the creature different eyes from the rest. Boat studs made for great bird eyes in this case.
With Ikir, I thought that Tahu's challenge is basically the fact that he can't reach the flying bird. Assuming Tahu is fairly hot tempered, his trial is to learn that he can't simply force and take everything he wants. Instead, with Ikir, he must learn to earn, wait, give and compromise until he finds the connection he needs with Ikir.
Beneath the wide sky a lone seeker bows, the sun crowning their head like a halo. Even a gentle bend, caught at the perfect moment, becomes a glimpse of mystic grace
Weak and singular and odd!
(John Newton)
A consistent Christian, whose integrity, humility, and philanthropy, mark his character and adorn his profession--will in time command respect.
But his attachment to the unfashionable truths of the Gospel, and his separation from the maxims and pursuits of the world--will render him weak and singular and odd in their eyes.
"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you!" John 15:18-19
"Parker, what is wrong with people today? What happened to good old fashioned altruism?"
"Well, I-"
"People lack humility! That's your problem, right there! Take me. I'm humble, Parker. I'm so humble I should write a book!"
"Wow, that's literally the joke people make about not being humble."
"What'sat??"
"Nothing, JJJ."
"And giving! Look at us right now! You bring in new photos from the war with that Super-fellow and Venom* that will be front-page and sell me tons of paper! Now, I wouldn't even have to give you a 'thank you' since that's your job I'm already paying you for, but I'm a different kind of man!"
"You sure are, Mr. Jameson."
"I not only give you an 'atta boy!' but I treat you to lunch! Now that's being generous!"
"Yep, that hot dog hit the spot. You didn't let us order a cola and I had to drink from the water fountain, but-"
"What'sat??"
"Nothing, Mr. Jameson."
"And then I give you that photo-shoot of that Lala Shar lady!** I could have given that to anyone but trusted you with it Parker!"
"Her name is Lilandra and she's the Queen of the Shi'ar."
"What'sat??"
"Thank you for the photo shoot, Jonah, it was a privilege and a great time."
"See? Parker, if the world were full of people like me, it'd be a completely different place."
"It sure would, JJJ. It sure would."
__________________________
A year of the shows and performers of the Bijou Planks Theater.
Marvel Minimates
Peter Parker
J Jonah Jameson
* Peter snapped this shot of Venom and the "Super-fellow"!
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/50128041961/
**See the amazing photoshoot of Lilandra, courtesy of Hurricane Studios, starting here!
Laziness, lethargy and humility in everything. Everything that is green feels the inevitability of changes - "Winter is near!".
Лінь, млявість і покора у всьому. Все, що зелене, відчуває неминучість змін - «Зима близько!».
Featured artist is www.flickr.com/photos/sojourner-ed/
who informs that
"Every day with breath is a blessing; anything past that is ego."
"Oh! The Shame! Humility! What a wicked gang are we!"
Went rock climbing again today, wrecked my hands, came back and met Seth at the Castle Rock lake with his sweet katana. I liked how it turned out
Humility is a virtue all preach , none practice ; and yet everybody is content to hear . . .
" an emergence, a manifestation of something, an expansion into an empty space, a beginning. "
by Rick ~M
Beato Angelico or Fra' Angelico (Giovanni da Fiesole, born Guido di Pietro (Vicchio, circa 1395 - Rome, February 18, 1455) - Madonna and Child (1445) - tempera on panel 105× 71.5 cm.- Galleria Sabauda, Turin
il dipinto presenta uno studio della luce raffinatissimo, che mette in risalto le ombre delle scanalature delle lesene dello sfondo, secondo la provenienza della luce da una piccola finestra laterale sinistra. Tale attenzione di Angelico è tipica della sua produzione matura, in particolare degli anni Quaranta del Quattrocento, come si riscontra facilmente confrontando la tavola della Galleria Sabauda con la 'Madonna delle Ombre' affrescata nel corridoio orientale del dormitorio del convento di San Marco di Firenze, databile verso il 1445, oppure con il polittico Guidalotti della Pinacoteca di Perugia, da riferirsi intorno al 1447. Sembra inoltre di poter riscontrare nel dipinto torinese delle vicinanze con le coeve opere di Benozzo Gozzoli, con cui l'Angelico lavorò proprio negli anni Quaranta, prima a Firenze, poi a Roma ed infine ad Orvieto. Il dipinto concilia l'iconografia della Madonna in trono con quella della Madonna dell'Umiltà come in altre composizioni dell'Angelico.
The painting presents a very refined study of light, which highlights the shadows of the grooves of the pilasters in the background, according to the origin of the light from a small left side window. This attention by Angelico is typical of his mature production, in particular of the 1440s, as can easily be seen when comparing the panel in the Galleria Sabauda with the 'Madonna of the Shadows' frescoed in the eastern corridor of the dormitory of the convent of San Marco in Florence, datable to around 1445, or with the Guidalotti polyptych in the Pinacoteca of Perugia, datable to around 1447. It seems moreover to be able to find in the painting of Turin some proximity with the contemporary works of Benozzo Gozzoli, with whom Angelico worked in the forties, first in Florence, then in Rome and finally in Orvieto. The painting reconciles the iconography of the Madonna enthroned with that of the Madonna of Humility, as in other compositions by Fra Angelico.
The rainy season in Japan is called “Tsuyu”. It blooms beautifully at this time. When I see this flower, I forget about the bad feeling of rain.
A nineteenth-century stained-glass window I admired at the Huntington Library a while ago.
David Healey from Heywood, Lancashire, England, made a generous donation to the Unitarian Church, which commissioned this window. When the local chapel was absorbed by other nearby congregations, the window was sold and ended up in California, USA.
According to the Church’s website, « [t]he ten figures depicting the various virtues were designed by the late Sir Edward Burne-Jones and executed by the firm of Messrs. Morris and Company. The background consists of curtains behind the figures. The groundwork of the window is a specially designed foliated ornament with a scroll above each figure, upon which is written the name of the virtue represented, while the tracery spaces are filled with Seraphs and Gr[i]saille ornament. The upper set of figures represents Truth at one extremity, Liberty at the other, and, between them, three aspects of religion—Faith, Love and Generosity. The lower figures in the five lights illustrate the theme, “Do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with thy God.” Accordingly we have at one extremity Humility; in the centre, Justice; and on one side of it the figure of Mercy. On the other side is Charity, represented by Dorcas—a tribute to the memory of good women who have been and are working in our midst. The remaining figure, a[r]mour clad, is Fortitude, the pioneer, and is a memorial to those who fought the good fight and founded the church. »
Even the faded photo of the window on their site shows, though, that they have the locations of Courage/Fortitude and Generosity switched.
A escultura de Santa Teresa do Menino Jesus, realizada em 1926 pela escultora francesa Lucie Delarue-Mardrus, encontra-se na capela lateral da igreja de Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, em Paris. Esta obra foi criada logo após a canonização de Teresa de Lisieux em 1925, refletindo a devoção à sua "pequena via". A escultura dialoga com o vitral gótico que a sobrepõe, o qual ilustra a genealogia de Jessé, David e Salomão, estabelecendo uma ligação teológica entre o Antigo e o Novo Testamento. Esta relação destaca a santidade cristã contemporânea e a tradição bíblica da humildade, que valoriza os pequenos. Delarue-Mardrus, além de escultora, foi escritora e buscou atualizar a iconografia de Santa Teresa, conferindo-lhe uma expressão de força e autenticidade, conforme os ideais espirituais do século XX.
The sculpture of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, created in 1926 by French sculptor Lucie Delarue-Mardrus, is located in the side chapel of the Church of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois in Paris. This work was created shortly after the canonization of Thérèse of Lisieux in 1925, reflecting devotion to her “little way.” The sculpture dialogues with the Gothic stained glass window above it, which illustrates the genealogy of Jesse, David, and Solomon, establishing a theological connection between the Old and New Testaments. This relationship highlights contemporary Christian holiness and the biblical tradition of humility, which values the little ones. Delarue-Mardrus, in addition to being a sculptor, was a writer and sought to update the iconography of Saint Teresa, giving her an expression of strength and authenticity, in accordance with the spiritual ideals of the 20th century.
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There's a stunning nativity scene currently on display at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City and I was determined to get over and see it for myself before Christmas arrived. It's worth the effort.
Traditionally called a "presepe," it was created by Francesco Artese, the first Italian artisan to have a presepe displayed in St. Peter's Square, Rome in 2012, during the pontificate of Benedict XVI, as an expression of artistic excellence of both religious and Italian cultural tradition.
The presepe portrays the landscape of Basilicata, Italy as part of the universe where Jesus was born.
The figurines are a little over 10" high, made of terracotta and dressed in the typical costumes of the Basilicata region of the 1930's.
The architecture is made of polystyrene covered by a layer of resin stucco with elements of metal, wood and terracotta.
If you're interested, here's some more about this beautiful handcrafted scene from the brochure I picked up while visiting...
"The portrayal of the Nativity concentrates on the tenderness that the Madonna has toward her child as she gently caresses his face, while an equally tender St. Joseph watches over his family. These three characters are carved in one block to symbolize the solidity of their family and at the same time the common destiny that awaits them. This is not an image of royalty but of the profound simplicity and humility that are the expression of the typical rural life.
In this Presepe, the presence of an emigrants’ family is particularly important as it brings to mind the many Italians who decided to emigrate to the United States in the last century. It also symbolizes the suffering of living abroad, far from the motherland, and the hopes and dreams of many men and women worldwide who are forced to leave their native countries.
The background of the Nativity is the Crypt of the Original Sin, the oldest example of rupestrian art in Southern Italy. Because of its theological and artistic importance, as well as its mural paintings, it has been defined as the "Sistine Chapel" of rock-hewn churches. Maestro Artese has reproduced some of the extraordinary frescoes of the Crypt showing the Creation and the Original Sin, as well as those in the three apses with the triarchies of the Apostles, the Archangels and the veneration of the Virgin Mary.
The farming world of Southern Italy opens its doors to the Holy Family of Nazareth so that the entire town seems to become a dwelling for them. The scenery is of unique beauty, light effects show the starry night and the sunny day. The visitor is invited to live a day in the enchanted atmosphere of long ago and discover the ongoing Mystery."
Agfa Box 44 from 1930s
expired Kodak Portra 160, pushed two stops
Inspired by the movie 'Wings of desire' and its remake 'City of angels', I wanted to do this project for a long time. I even started it some time ago as self-portraits wearing long, leather, black jacket:
www.flickr.com/photos/toguko/4741327405/
But this time, I thought I would do something different. I think the use of the traditional, red, Chinese dress was more for the visual reasons in the beginning. Then I started to think what I wanted to show in this project. And the word 'nostalgia' came to my mind in a natural way - the use of an old camera, expired films, dress from another era, showing longing for the past. But when I developed the films, I was disappointed with the results. I was hoping they would look like old photographs. The colours came out more vivid than when using normal kodak portra 160 (perhaps because mine was expired and pushed two stops when developed). I felt that this is not what I wanted and also that it is not really my style. I guess I had some expectations about the whole thing.
And then I thought that I did the best I could, given the tools I have at the moment (I had to sell all my equipment for personal reasons and only kept my grandfather's camera for sentimental reasons and was left with few boxes of kodak portra 160 that I didn't sell) and that the final results were actually not up to me. I felt that this was a great lesson of humility, letting go, diminishing my ego and expectations, trying to deal with my 'control freak' and perfectionist side. So my new idea for the name of this project is 'humility', for the reasons above but also because of the small figure in the vastness of the landscapes (universe) as I am trying to show how small and insignificant we all are.
The other thing I thought about is what does the model feel/experience. What is her perspective? I feel not many people think about that. So I asked her. She said that in the beginning, the posing didn't feel natural to her, she felt akward standing there looking at all these landscapes in front of her. But in later shots, she started to relax, closed her eyes and meditated.
Changed the name of the project to 'h&n' (for humility&nostalgia but also here&now).
I wonder what you think.
Part of the monument in the vault of the Irish priest Fahy in the Recoleta Cemetery, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Friends come and friends go, but sometimes, if you're lucky, friends become family, people you'd move heaven and earth for to see them happy and content. They showed me kindness, trust, humility and safety and I will forever be grateful.Thank you so much
A sculpture by CAREY NEWMAN
THE HUMBLE FROG, 2015
Mild steel & stainless steel
“The frog is the traditional carrier of sound, whose powerful voice sings the stories and songs of his people. Given his position of importance, it would be tempting for the frog to lose sight of his humility; however, in the frog is a sensitive and fragile creature. Humility serves as a reminder to stay humble and thoughtful of our place in this world.
Carey Newman is a contemporary Indigenous artist of Kwagiulth/Salish and British descent. With the influence and support of his family, Newman developed his artistic ability and cultural knowledge from an early age. His work, from jewellery to major installations, with diverse media such as wood, stone, gold, silver, gems, glass, steel and paint, has garnered attention in Canada and abroad.”
Perhaps the greatest lessons for a photographer are not in learning to master camera technique, but in learning the true meaning of humility and how to dance in a spirit of cooperation.
~ Courtney Milne
Während sich die meisten das Ärgernis in Frankreich angetan haben, saß ich so gut wie mutterseelenallein am Altmühlsee und hab dieses Schauspiel verfolgt. Ab und zu ist weniger auch mehr.
Foto und Bea: www.waahnsinnsgestaltungen.de