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Die Wallfahrtskirche zum Hl. Kreuz in Loh stellt ein Schatzkästchen des bayerischen Rokoko dar (Ausstattung 1768 bis 1772).
Im Innern der Kirche beeindruckt das noble Zusammenspiel der Deckenmalerei mit dem reichen, phantasievollen Stuck und macht die Rokoko-Kirche Loh zur wohl bedeutendsten Schöpfung des sakralen, höfischen Münchner Rokoko in Bayern.
The pilgrimage church of the Holy Cross in Loh is a treasure chest of Bavarian Rococo (equipment from 1768 to 1772).
Inside the church, the noble interplay of the ceiling painting with the rich, imaginative stucco is impressive and makes the Loh Rococo Church probably the most important creation of the sacred, courtly Munich Rococo in Bavaria.
The towering peaks of Mount Rundle and striking hoodoo formations below come alive in a spectacular interplay of golden morning light and shadow as a pair of brand-new CPKC ET44ACs guide train no. 113 into the heart of Banff National Park. At 0724 hrs, the sun has just cleared the surrounding ridges, lifting the last stubborn shadows over the Laggan Subdivision to fully unveil this breathtaking alpine scene. Some might argue otherwise, but as far as I’m concerned, the 0400 alarm this morning was well worth it!
"Quiet Rhythms” is an intimate study of the wind-shaped Mesquite Dunes in Death Valley, rendered in luminous black and white to reveal the subtle interplay of light, texture, and shadow. Rather than depicting the dunes as a vast landscape, this piece focuses on the quiet, repeating patterns that form beneath the surface of the larger scene. It is part of my ongoing exploration of abstract dunes photography, where form and light take precedence over scale or place.
Caliche, a type of sedimentary rock, forms when calcium carbonate precipitates in the soil, especially in arid and semi-arid areas. This formation process begins as rainwater infiltrates the soil, dissolving carbonate minerals present. As the water evaporates, these minerals precipitate, cementing particles such as sand, clay, and gravel to create a hard, durable layer.
In Ajuy, particularly near the Hornos de Cal, caliche is significantly prominent. These formations result from the interplay of local climatic and geological conditions. Despite its hardness, caliche is prone to erosion. Elements like wind, water, and human activity wear down these layers, forming unique patterns and textures and sometimes exposing softer soil underneath.
The caliche in Ajuy ranges in color from white to light brown, contrasting sharply with the dark basaltic rocks and black sands of the nearby beaches. These layers can also create microhabitats, providing shelter to small organisms and aiding in soil moisture retention, crucial in Fuerteventura's arid environment.
Erosion of the caliche near the path to the Cuevas de Ajuy, especially around the Hornos de Cal area, is a continuous process that enhances the unique landscape and reveals the area's rich geological history.
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El caliche es una roca sedimentaria que se forma por la precipitación de carbonato de calcio en el suelo, especialmente en regiones áridas y semiáridas. Este proceso comienza cuando el agua de lluvia se infiltra en el suelo y disuelve los minerales carbonatados presentes. A medida que el agua se evapora, los minerales se precipitan y cementan partículas como arena, arcilla y grava, creando una capa dura y resistente.
En Ajuy, cerca de los Hornos de Cal, el caliche se presenta de manera notable. Estas formaciones son resultado de la combinación de las condiciones climáticas y geológicas locales. A pesar de ser una roca dura, el caliche es susceptible a la erosión. Los agentes erosivos como el viento, el agua y la acción humana desgastan estas formaciones, creando patrones y texturas únicos y, en algunos casos, exponiendo secciones del suelo más blando.
El caliche en Ajuy varía en color desde el blanco al marrón claro, contrastando con las rocas basálticas oscuras y la arena negra de las playas cercanas. Estas capas de caliche también pueden servir como microhábitats, proporcionando refugio a pequeños organismos y ayudando a retener la humedad en el suelo, lo cual es crucial en el entorno árido de Fuerteventura.
La erosión del caliche cerca del sendero a las Cuevas de Ajuy, particularmente en la zona de los Hornos de Cal, es un proceso continuo que añade al paisaje su carácter único y revela la rica historia geológica de la región.
Ajuy, Parque Rural de Betancuria, Fuerteventura, Islas Canarias
I have returned to my favourite, magical location, the secret little world enclosed by the lazy meanders of the river Adda just downstream the eastern arm of the lake Como (its real name being Lario), just before it begins to flow into the Padan Plain. It is a hidden gem under everyone's eyes - surrounded as it is by busy roads, towns, and productive sites, as soon as you get on the river's banks you feel like you have entered an entirely different world. I think that the wetlands nestled between the meanders have preserved the place, making it less than amenable to settlements (but very amenable to a sheer variety of birds).
At 5° C and a substantially clean sky, I would have bet on the place being very misty, as it almost always is at early morning. Luckily I didn't, since I would have lost. The air was crystal clear, the place devoid of its usual mysterious ambiance (visit my album Silent banks to get an idea). I was lucky enough that Autumn was extremely generous with its treasures, and my sunrise session was not to go wasted, after all.
I was walking downstream, almost convinced that it was time to go back home, when a couple of twin old, large plane trees captured my attention. While framing, in the most serendipitous way, I was abruptly aware of the interplay of lights and shadows that was quietly unfolding behind my back while I was walking, a perfect yin and yang of day and night at the boundary between the two opposite poles - and that golden, fiery speck of a young plane tree right at the center of the dance, set against the dark hillside. Since such light conditions can last mere minutes, I hurriedly set up my tripod to capture the drama, not caring about the grass in the foreground being decently sharp or not.
I hope that you enjoy this new post of mine and wish you a nice Sunday.
I have processed this picture by blending an exposure bracketing [-1.3/-0.67/0/+0.67/+1.3 EV] by luminosity masks with the Gimp (EXIF data, as usual, refer to the "normal" exposure shot), then I added some final touches with Nik Color Efex Pro 4.
Along the journey I tried the inverted RGB blue channel technique described by Boris Hajdukovic, which has contributed a lot to the rendering of the trees and reflections on the right side of the framing, enhancing the light transfixing the foliage. Raw files processed with Darktable.
The past is a gentle ripple, spreading out across time, its origins fading but its echoes still felt. Each moment left behind is like a soft light glimmering on the surface of memory—both present and distant, beautiful yet untouchable. These reflections of "what was" remind us that the past is not a place we can revisit, but a story we carry within us, shaping our paths forward.
In the stillness of the present, there is an opportunity to pause. The lessons of yesterday rest quietly beneath the surface, offering their wisdom if we dare to look. The present becomes a mirror, where the line between remembrance and reality blurs, and we see fragments of who we were in who we are.
"Past Tense, Present Reflection" invites us to reconcile those ripples and rays of memory with the now—to honor the echoes without being pulled under by their current. It is a call to embrace the stillness, to watch the interplay of light and shadow within ourselves, and to find peace in the seamless union of then and now. For in that unity lies the serenity of understanding who we’ve been and who we’re becoming.
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Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
The most beautiful scenery is often found on the road...
Extensive green fields are dotted with stripes of light and shadow, presenting a lush and vibrant scene.
These interplay of light and shadow also evokes a sense of tranquility and peace, while the changing light and shadow imbue the image with a poetic atmosphere.
The horizontal composition showcases a sense of open space, with distant trees and buildings serving as a backdrop, providing depth and creating a feeling of peace and tranquility.
The overall image evokes a sense of returning to nature, full of vitality, and allows the viewer to appreciate the magnificence and harmony of nature.
Photographed by Liu Wanching in 2018 on the Duku Highway in Xinjiang.
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~最美的風景常常是在路上....~
廣闊的綠色田野上有光影交錯的條紋,呈現出綠意盎然的景象
,這些明暗交錯的條紋，同時也給人一種寧靜、平和的感覺，而光影的變化也賦予了畫面一種詩意的氛圍.
水平構圖，展現出開闊的空間感， 遠處的樹木和建築物作為背景，同時為畫面提供了深度，給人一種心曠神怡的感覺.
整體畫面給人一種回歸自然、充滿生命力的意境，也讓人感受到大自然的壯麗與和諧。
劉浣青2018年攝於新疆
獨庫公路路上
Amid the interplay of light and shadow, I find myself drifting, my identity dissolving into the void. Meanwhile, city names fade away into the corners of nostalgia
The thin mist in between the boardwalk and the rising sun create an interplay of cool and warm tones at the Pekapeka wetlands.
Read the full story here: www.josbuurmans.nz/stories/autumn-colour-in-hawkes-bay
Office building, Manchester City Centre
“Abstract reflections, in the context of art and photography, refer to the artistic exploration of reflections on various surfaces, often resulting in visually intriguing and non-representational imagery. This genre focuses on the interplay of light, shape, and form created by reflections, transforming ordinary scenes into captivating abstract compositions.”
within the striking architecture of the oculus in new york city, a lone figure walks through the interplay of light and shadow on the tiled floor, caught between worlds of clarity and mystery. the sharp lines and dramatic contrast of the space create a delicate balance — a dance between presence and absence, reality and abstraction. as she moves forward, her silhouette merges with the dark shadows, suggesting both purpose and anonymity. the soft transitions of light invite the viewer to ponder: is she stepping into the light or fading into the darkness? a moment of introspection and hidden stories unfolding in one of the city's most iconic spaces.
A black and white photograph captures a serene forested landscape, where dense underbrush and tall tree trunks frame a distant mountain range beneath a cloudy sky. The monochrome palette enhances the interplay of light and shadow, drawing attention to the layered composition and natural textures. Suspended delicately between the trees, a small spider hangs in its nearly invisible web—an understated yet powerful detail that adds a sense of mystery, stillness, and quiet life to the scene. This image invites contemplation and appreciation of nature’s subtle intricacies.
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An alternate take ... Quite often, photographers go to great lengths to exclude any signs of civilization from their landscape photographs. And that often includes me. However, I also find myself intrigued by the interplay of man-made structures and natural wonders ... #etbtsy
And roads are one particular obsession of mine ...
Europe, Spain, Valencia, Pla del Remei, Mercat de Colón, Façade (cut ftom L,R & T)
The front inner façade of the Mercat de Colón (Columbus market) It's a striking example of 'Modernismo Valenciano' architecture, a local 'art nouveau' branch. The style's intricate interplay of brick- and tilework is showcased here.
The market was designed by Francisco Mora Berenguer in 1916. Mora Berenguer's work was not considered modernist at the time - modernism was a pejorative term then, used to qualify the architects who were heavily influenced by Brussels or Viennese architects using 'banal shapes or decorations'. It was just seen as something arising from traditional architecture, adapted to the needs of its time with the contest of new materials. In a sense this had a certain logic, the structure has a high/neo-Gothic lineage with its peaked vaulting.
Well, the early times of modernism were confusing - in Holland, the neo-Gothic architect Pierre Cuypers (the designer of Amsterdam Central Station) considered himself to be a true modernist ;-)
The building was gentrified (into a mall / food court) in 2003. From the nineties onwards It had grown considerably dilapidated and many vendors had chosen to stop trading at the market because of that. Luckily the larger Mercat Central was well maintained and not gentrified.
This is number 21 of the Valencia! album and 42 of Valencia & Andalucia.
Taken at Lake Tūtira, Hawke’s Bay, this image captures the quiet beauty of autumn as golden light filters through mist and trees along the shoreline. The interplay of soft morning haze, vibrant yellows and oranges, and their shimmering reflections in the water creates a scene that feels both serene and alive. The moment holds a delicate balance of atmosphere and colour, showcasing the lake’s timeless ability to transform with the seasons.
Connection.
The mist and fog was everywhere I wasn't this morning. The drive in to Padley was full of it and it shrouded the distant hills but sadly none here.
I stuck around as Padley is a magical place to be regardless of the atmospheric conditions.
I loved the interplay between these two trees and I shall return after dark with the bls to light this comp up myself.
caught mid-stride, she moves through a space where architecture dances with shadows — where glass and steel mimic the branches above, and motion meets design in a moment of quiet sync.
in a moment of stillness amidst an architectural marvel, a solitary figure walks under the vast, elliptical opening of the structure, dwarfed by its scale. the interplay of shadows and reflections creates a dramatic pattern across the curved facade, where lines intersect in a dance of light and geometry. the minimalistic composition and high contrast in black and white elevate the scene to a visual symphony, capturing a fleeting moment in a space that feels both immense and intimate. it's a study of scale, solitude, and the silent dialogue between human and architecture.
"A la fois âpre et coloré, excellent une fois encore." (VINCENT / www.flickr.com/photos/58769600@N07/)
"Haut en couleurs." (SOPHIE C. / www.flickr.com/photos/sophie-clb/)
"Very charming, and I love the interplay of textures here !" (Thomas PATTERSON / www.flickr.com/photos/flixpix11/)
Own texture
A few photos captured through the delicate veil of cracked glass and the artistry of raindrops, I hope these photos take you into a world where abstraction reigns. Each image reflects a fleeting moment, transformed by the interplay of light and texture. The fractured surfaces create intriguing patterns, distorting reality while enhancing the beauty of the mundane. I hope you find wonder in these photos.
This black and white photograph captures the serene beauty of a lily pond, where the reflections of the cloudy sky mingle with the floating lily pads. The water's surface acts as a mirror, creating a captivating interplay of light and shadow.
Questa fotografia in bianco e nero cattura la serena bellezza di uno stagno di ninfee, dove i riflessi del cielo nuvoloso si mescolano con le ninfee galleggianti. La superficie dell'acqua funge da specchio, creando un accattivante gioco di luci e ombre.
The constantly moving clouds and fog made for an everchanging interplay of light and dark as we cruised through Paradise Bay in Antarctica.
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This image captures a stunning interplay between the Northern Lights and a lunar halo over a mountain in Iceland. The green arcs of the aurora borealis stretch across the starry sky, while a bright full Moon illuminates the scene from behind a thin veil of high-altitude clouds. At the mountain’s base, a few buildings provide scale and context to this remarkable atmospheric and astronomical phenomenon.
The circular halo around the Moon is caused by the refraction of moonlight through millions of tiny ice crystals suspended in cirrostratus clouds in the upper atmosphere. These hexagonal crystals bend the light at a 22-degree angle, creating a perfectly round ring of light centered on the Moon. This 22-degree halo is a common optical phenomenon, but when combined with aurora activity, it creates a visually rare and scientifically rich composition.
As night falls, I find comfort in the serene moments just before succumbing to sleep. Bathed in the gentle glow of muted lights, my surroundings transform into a sanctuary, signaling the peaceful journey that lies ahead. Beyond my window, the world recedes, making way for a tranquil tableau painted with the muted symphony of the night.
Captured within the frame is a snapshot of this tranquil interlude – a ritualistic pause before entering the realm of dreams. The interplay of shadows and the soft warmth of ambient light create a soothing ambiance, inviting a sense of calm that washes over me.
The image is a visual ode to this serene pause, a conscious moment before surrendering to the embrace of slumber. The unmade bed, carefully arranged essentials, and the quiet stillness all contribute to a delicate symphony of tranquility.
In this captured moment, I embrace the quietude, recognizing the beauty often overlooked in the hustle of the day. It serves as a daily reminder of the importance of finding peace amid chaos, offering a gentle prelude to the dreams awaiting in the realm of sleep.
Mesquite Dunes, Death Valley, California
An interplay of light and shadow on a dune. Tucki Mountain provides a backdrop.
Iceland’s glaciers are a mesmerizing fusion of fire and ice, embodying a stark contrast unique to this volcanic island. Nestled atop one of Earth’s most geologically active regions, these glaciers—like *Vatnajökull*, Europe’s largest ice cap—rest above simmering volcanoes and geothermal vents. This interplay creates dramatic phenomena: subglacial eruptions melt ice catastrophically, triggering glacial floods (jökulhlaups), while ice caves beneath the glaciers glow with ethereal blue light, their translucent walls sculpted by meltwater and volcanic heat.
Today is Chinese New Year, Year of snake, by Lunar Calendar. Happy Year of Snake! ❤️