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From ancient times to the present, philosophers have repeatedly emphasized the importance of living a frugal or minimalist life. The ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes said, “True wealth is not in increasing possessions, but in reducing one’s needs.” Mahatma Gandhi pointed to the destructive side of human greed, stating, “The Earth has enough for everyone’s needs, but not enough for everyone’s greed.” From the Buddha to Karl Marx, across the passage of time, many have expressed similar ideas. This minimalist concept in philosophy has greatly influenced the photographer, and its mark is clearly visible in his vision and framing.
The absence of color or the use of minimal composition in framing reflects the photographer’s inclination toward a minimalist approach. The fog, wrapped like a thick winter blanket, creates a serene atmosphere. In this calm and pure dramatic setting, human presence becomes secondary. Before nature, even humanity’s vast achievements become insignificant. That is why the photographer has kept humans and their architectural achievements in the background, framing the scene in a minimalist style. Here, nature is the primary subject—not humans or their constructions.
According to nihilism, or the philosophy of pessimism, human life does not has inherent purpose. Evolutionary theory has shown that humans are an unintended outcome of nature’s evolutionary process. Yet human beings, regarded as the finest of creations, continue to exploit all their knowledge and effort into seeking meaning in life. They establish ever-greater architectural structures upon the heart of nature. In proving their superiority, they seem to challenge nature itself. Viewing nature as an adversary, humanity gradually distances itself further and further from it.
SCENE: 3 to 4 years ago in a now defunct club, one lonely girl dances alone when this beautiful woman walks in and sits in a chair.....
Annnnnnd don't want to bore you with too much detail. Needless to say, we have driven a bumpy road....one that has since smoothed out. She is my amiga, my amore, mi corazon. She is my mind, my conscience and the rudder upon my ship. Like water sloshing in a cup until it finds its balance, that is us. she's been patient, forgiving, healing, thoughtful, helpful and to say I love her, sounds insignificant to the pure emotion that's buried deep within my heart.
I do and always will love you Honor darling!❤❤❤
Photo taken by the wonderful Giuliano Carminucci
Models: Honor and Brynlee Fireangel
Next time you're feeling insignificant or forgotten...
Remember, there was another person in the plane when Amelia Earhart went missing.
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- Virgil Thomson.
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The Artist Palette location in Death Valley National Park boasts several small canyons that visitors can explore to witness the strikingly colorful mineral deposits that lend it its unique name. However, the canyons' shape makes it challenging to get the perfect light to showcase the colors correctly. Besides, the odd orientation, coupled with a massive mountain immediately to the southwest, makes light planning a daunting task. This was my second visit to the location, and it was the only place I revisited during our trip. I discovered that direct sunlight was not ideal, even during the golden hour, as soft diffused light brings out the colors' beauty. Since overcast skies are rare in Death Valley, twilight hours are the best time to capture stunning photographs. The attached picture is an excellent example of how even warm evening light can be too strong, making the pastel pinks and yellows on the canyon wall insignificant. Nevertheless, I couldn't resist sharing it since I'm a sucker for an excellent leading line.
I just wanted to emphasize how small we humans are compared to our beautiful planet and how lucky with this photo. Please think of it for a minute. What are the chances for us to be born here? Statistically insignificant. And then, right when you don't expect it, instead of continuing with efforts to protect our Earth, a narcissistic man pulled us out of the Paris agreement to achieve a political score with his base. How sick, how selfish he must be? Considering that he has a bunch of children and grandchildren too, from different marriages. Well, there is only one psychological condition more dangerous than narcissism, and that is psychopathy. It really makes you sick. As David Gergen put it when the US filed its intent to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, "Yesterday we walked away from the rest of the world, and it's one of the most shameful acts in our history."
"The Unexceptional" series
Hasselblad + Carl Zeiss Planar T* 80mm f2.8 + Kodak Ektar 100
Will probably doing more night photography ... forgot how fun it is, expect when the security guards hassle you.
You almost need a magnifying glass to see the one climber on Devils Tower. Hint... (S)he's only about 1/5 of the way up, in the crack above the tree that's in the photo's center. There's a note to help find the climber, and enlarging the photo shows there might be two of them. Considering this rock is 867' tall, there's a lot of tower still to climb!
Seen from the visitor center at Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming.
I bet this iconic tree is probably one of the most photographed in the United Kingdom! Situated on the bonnie shores of Loch Lomond, it stands alone, it's somewhat fragile-looking slender trunk rising up above the cold waters of the lake, commanding the viewer to stop and stare for a while, drinking in the spectacular views of the mountains behind it, and marvelling at this one little tree's own strength.
It reminds me that solitude has it's very own beauty, and no matter how insignificant our lives can be in this busy modern world, we too can stand alone and still make a strong impact on our own situations.
Teide National Park
You simply must not miss this wonderful National Park.
The other-worldly landscapes here will leave you speechless. The pure, clean air of Spain's highest peak will refresh your lungs as you wander amidst solid volcanic magma feeling almost insignificant in this impressive UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The landscape is breathtaking from every angle. The landscape and vegetation and the fauna as well seem taken from another planet
Cañadas del Teide is a gigantic caldera spanning 17 km (10.5 miles) across, from which the summits of Pico Viejo and Mount Teide rise up to 3,718 m (12,198 ft), making this Spain's highest point and the third tallest volcano in the world. Its snowy white peak contrasting with tongues of black lava petrified on the slopes is a unique combination that never fails to surprise.
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Parque Nacional del Teide
No puedes perderte esa maravilla de Parque Nacional.
Los paisajes te parecerán de otro planeta. Respirarás el aire puro del pico más alto de España. Caminarás entre la lava volcánica y te sentirás minúsculo al ver el impresionante entorno declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO.
El paisaje es sobrecogedor se mire por donde se mire. El paisaje y la vegetación y la fauna son como de otro planeta.
Las llamadas Cañadas del Teide forman una gigantesca Caldera de unos 17 km de diámetro sobre la que se asienta el Pico del Teide, de 3.718 metros, que supone la mayor altura de España y el tercer volcán más alto del mundo. La nieve del pico junto a las coladas de lava que se derraman por sus laderas forman una combinación única que no te cansarás de admirar.
Ref www.webtenerife.com/que-visitar/parque-nacional-del-teide...
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Parco Nazionale del Teide
Il picco più alto della Spagna (3.718 metri), dichiarato dall’Unesco Patrimonio Mondiale dell’Umanità, costituisce una visita da non perdere. Bello e grandioso, ti farà sentire minuscolo.
Il crateere conosciuto come Las Cañadas, ha preso il suo nome dalla struttura più tipica del parco: la Cañada, pianura sedimentaria situata normalmente ai piedi delle pareti o anfiteatro del cratere.
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Parc Nacional del Teide
No pots perdre't aquesta meravella de Parc Nacional
Els seus paisatges et semblaran d'un altre planeta.
Respiraràs l'aire pur del pic més alt d'Espanya. Caminaràs entre la lava volcànica i et sentiràs minúscul en veure l'impressionant entorn declarat Patrimoni de la Humanitat per la UNESCO.
El paisatge és colpidor es miri per on es miri. El paisatge i la vegetació i la fauna són com d'un altre planeta.
Les Cañadas del Teide formen una gegantina Caldera d'uns 17 km de diàmetre sobre la qual s'assenta el Pic del Teide, de 3.718 metres, que suposa la major altura d'Espanya i el tercer volcà més alt del món.
La neu del pic al costat de la lava que es vessa pels seus vessants formen una combinació única que no et cansaràs d'admirar.
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Spero vi piaccia
Hope you like it
Espero us agradi
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"Who are we?
We find that we live on an insignificant planet of a humdrum star lost in a galaxy tucked away in some forgotten corner of a universe in which there are far more galaxies than people."
Carl Sagan
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solo outback adventure
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Cheers Claire
Confortably sitted in a cable car, watch one of the craziest road ever unfold.
Also, take some time to appreciate the coincidential circomstances : the fantastic light from an immaculate sunny day and the one tiny car for scale that could be insignificant but, somehow, to me, enhance the entire picture as it weirdly put you behind the steering wheel from the distance.
I went to the movies today to watch "Horton Hears a Who!", a very funny movie and an intelligent metaphor. It reminded me of this photo, which I left behind after processing it a few days ago feeling it hadn't enough "wow factor", whatever that may be. It intends to be minimalist and abstract. It reminds me of the astronomical and cosmological revolution that ironically has diminished the uniqueness of Man's position. Ptolemy had us at the center, Copernicus nudged us to a minor planet in orbit around the Sun. The Sun is now an insignificant star in an insignificant galaxy in an insignificant cluster in what may prove to be an insignificant universe! Like an insignificant droplet, isn't it?
Tomorrow at dawn I'll go for more of this microcosms. Maybe I'll hear a Who!
Last year on this day I was standing on what was once the old Virginia Turnpike looking down the road, envisioning the days when the road was full of horse drawn freight wagons waiting to cross the bridge just up the road at the river. It was a foggy morning, just right for capturing the moody shots I was hoping for.
Also, on this day last year, The World Health Organization (WHO) published their first Disease Outbreak News on the new virus. It was a technical publication to the scientific and public health community as well as global media. It contained a risk assessment and advice about the Covid-19 virus.
It seemed insignificant at the time, but ended up changing the world as we know it. As I stood on that road on this early winter day wondering what was just around the bend, it never dawned on me what the future held in store. It's safe to say, I never saw it coming.
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Would normally be another shieldbug upload now, but I'm excited to have now found one of these on my work patch today!! And it was sunny!!!
Upton Magna - Shropshire
Near the summit (cairn at left) of the insignificant top that divides the lower parts of Fionn Choire (right) and Coire a' Bhàsteir (out of shot at left). At centre is the foot of the NW ridge of Sgùrr a' Bhàsteir, a difficult scramble that looked too intimidating to attempt. The NE ridge (skyline at left) is far easier.
Meall Odhar is a good viewpoint for the Red Hills on the other side of Glen Sligachan and a pleasant place to linger when descending to Sligachan from Bruach na Frithe.
" You, who cannot stop the thoughts that race in your mind for two seconds, let alone conjure the willpower to slice between them and know how many are implanted by culture…. instead you naively think your regurgitated cud amounts to original thoughts of your own.
You, who have not stopped to consider that all “chains of events” are actually cyclical, not linear… your toss-away actions lead you nowhere meaningful. It’s as if you believe the water and air do not flow in cycles- do not travel from origin to distance remote locales and back… it’s as if you don’t believe in anything at all (not even yourself truly), but in shadows and vague outlines of human beings, of impressions and simulacrum.
You, who talk more than you listen, and do not stop to consider that if one talks more than they listen the quality of what comes out of their mouths is in direct proportion to the lack of what goes in their ears.
You, who wait in long lines and fight over inanimate and insignificant possessions on sale.
You, who spend more effort on ignoring anything to do with the conflict in Iraq, Afghanistan and beyond, than you do on understanding how the political process in your own small community works.
You, who cannot wait to talk about who some flash-in-the-pan celebrity just fucked with your friend on the phone tonight, but abhor discussion about the epidemic of AIDS in Africa.
You, who would rather text someone about what’s happening later tonight than learn about what’s happening in the world today.
You, who think that you alone cannot make a difference in the world, yet paradoxically think you matter more than everyone else around you.
Though many have come before you and have also been ignorant, they have in time grown to understand and appreciate themselves and the world they live in, sooner or later. You, on the other hand, cannot. Like this, you are doomed to forever live lives sheltered from who you really are, and what life is really about.
You who were born and have lived your lives on top of the mountain: cannot appreciate its view.
Come down from there, now. We’re waiting for you."
Dale Mugford, www.matthewgood.org/
Confined to the house for over 2 weeks now. Can't help but look through old pictures of adventure and freedom. This one is from the Antarctic. The presence of human kind here is so insignificant. Nature is the law here and that's written in some black and more white.
Sycamore Gap, Hadrians Wall, Northumberland, UK.
A quick selfie taken last night with the famous sycamore tree, some faint pink aurora and the starry sky. I was hoping to see and capture some Lyrid meteors but unfortunately none that I saw were captured on camera. Initially I tried lighting up the foreground with the torch but I wasn't too pleased with the results so I thought I'd see how the tree would look backlit. I was really pleased with the effect when I saw it on the back of the camera. It was one of the 'wow' moments you get (you know the ones I mean). What I love most about this picture though is how small and insignificant I look in contrast to the vastness of space above and beyond. I managed to align Polaris directly above the tree, if you follow my torch you'll find it.
I drew inspiration for the title from the popular novels A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin. When George visited Hadrians Wall back in the 80's it planted the seeds of Inspiration for his novels.
The tree is also known as Robin Hood's tree as it features in the 1991 version of Robin Hood: Prince of Theives, starring Kevin Costner.
Dot Ladybirds - with nothing to compare it to, I've no idea whether they've just had a really good year, or if they're always as abundant, but the more look, the more I find! It was really exciting to also find a pupa on Friday!
Upton Magna - Shropshire
Hangesho is a strange plant that turns its upper leaves white instead of having flowers (*) They're used in Japanese gardens for the touch of color they bring in late June. Ryosoku-in is a great place to see them, as well as Toji-in.
(*) They do have tiny flowers but they're rather insignificant ;-)
More photographs of Kyoto.
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Today was a busy day; so busy I'm only posting now.
Performance tomorrow, at a bar. It sounds so insignificant when I talk about it here, but it's such a big deal for me! It's our first concert together, it's our first chance to show what we're made of. And we have SO much fun in the rehearsals — I just pray that we can translate that kind of fun to the stage. Wish me luck?
Tomorrow's pic might also come in late; I haven't decided whether or not I'm taking it at the showcase tomorrow. If I do, it might only come on Saturday.
Have a lovely end of week, everyone!
David found another of these little beauties! Maybe, one day, I'll find my own!! 😂
Heath Meadow - Shropshire
Two of a good half dozen seen last Sunday! I am so in love with these!! Main shot on yew and below on conifer.
Astley - Shropshire
Every time I go back into the mountains I am reminded of just how small and insignificant we really are, how much there is out there to explore and how our generation is so separated from the natural creation that is, in some cases, literally in our backyard. There is something about being in the mountains; something peaceful, something spiritual, something joyful, and something that makes me feel closer to God.
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We are only a moment in the vast of the universe.
And yet somehow we all feel like we are the only ones that matter.
Our existence is insignificant,we will be gone in a glimpse of an eye. But it doesn't mean we shouldn't live every minute in this life.
We are made of stardust,we should act like it.Try for your best and believe in yourself.
You are magic. We all are.
Another take from an earlier post shows the Holbrook Train rollling off the final miles on their way back to the yard at Snowflake. The sun was dropping quickly, but highlighting the landscape and colors. Almost insignificant is the 99, 84, & 81 bringing 27 cars home for the day. Almost.
Where there is love...there is compassion and care..
When one truely is in love, one seeks refuge in and surrenders be it on the worldly or spiritual path..What are the characteristics of such refuge?? How do we identify it?? Here is how Lord Swaminarayan explains it..
"Once a devotee asked Lord Swaminarayan the meaning of refuge. The Lord replied, "Just as a worldly man places his wife and children above all else; the avaricious values money above all else; likewise, he who sees the utter insignificance of all else but God is said to have true refuge. God blesses him with the company of a true sadhu (saint), enlightens him and ultimately keeps him close, in His care forever."
We love our family..this love makes us do anything for it.."come what may" other things become insignificant thats the kind of dedication we have towards it.........similarly when one understands the true glory and love God, the rest automatically becomes insignificant.
This divine love is rewarded by compassion, care, love which it recieves in the company of God-realised saint.
I feel rewarded....I feel His grace when I see my guru Pramukh Swami Maharaj (sixth spiritual successor of Lord Swaminarayan)..feel His care every moment....May my steps always be to please Him.
An Indian verse from the scriptures that speaks about the glory of Guru - God released saint...
"Gurur Brahma, Gurur Vishnu Gurur Devo Maheshwarah,
Gurur Sakshat, Para Brahma, Tasmai Shri Gurve Namah"
it means ..
The Guru is Brahma (The God of Creation)
The Guru is Vishnu (The God of Sustenance)
The Guru is Shiva (The God of Annihilation)
My Salutation to such a Guru, who is one with the Supreme God
my guru..my everything ---
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“La cosa più insignificante racchiude un po' d'ignoto. Troviamolo.”
“The most insignificant thing contains some of the unknown. We find it.”
Guy de Maupassant, Pierre e Jean
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There is a rare clarity to the night sky near Polchow. In this high-contrast monochrome, the stars feel less like distant lights and more like a textured arrangement of sound. This visual 'static' captures the exact atmosphere I aim for in my music project, Talvekoidik—the vast, cold beauty of the North that holds everything together.
When you look at a sky like this, do you feel small and insignificant, or connected to something much larger?
Lens: Samyang 12mm e-mount
There is nothing insignificant in the world. It all depends on the point of view.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Buena Vista Park
This park, located 500 feet up on a bluff in Alma, WI, offers scenic views overlooking the Mississippi River.
The King has spoken
"The Unexceptional" series
Hasselblad + Carl Zeiss Planar T* 80mm f2.8 + Kodak Ektar 100
In recent years, there has been great emphasis on saving the trees but the actual progress has been insignificant. Day by day, the trees are being destroyed and being cut down without replacement and without a thought for our children's future. Overgrazing and ruthless assault on herbs is destroying the meadows and pastures.
In the absence of forests, there will be less precipitation in the form of rain and snow - leaving the grand peaks without their white mantle. This ecological damage, if not redeemed, will lead to catastrophes in the form of extreme floods, droughts, forests fires and disappearance of wildlife.
If you want to feel small and insignificant, travel a few miles inside the park on a moonless night and turn off all lights. Pure black punctuated with millions of tiny dots. I've never seen so many stars. The lighting for this shot was provided by passing cars. Best viewed large.
Thanks for the views, comments and faves everyone!