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- Nulla è insignificante per una mente superiore.
- Nothing is insignificant for a superior mind.
(Arthur Conan Doyle)
…… so this one drowned on the water, not in the water, leaving a small dent in the surface tension of the water....a very small insignificant event in the huge universe we live in....
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Poets write verses on flowers in spring
when skylarks ascend upon the wing,
but buttercups and daisies seem to be
an 'insignificant nonentity'.
These country flowers, so well we know
are nature's queens from the long ago,
waking at dawn... greeting the light,
and at evening glow, saying goodnight.
Yet, trampled upon by you and I,
and taken for granted by most passers by
suffering in silence ~ but nevertheless
they forgive us for our thoughtlessness!
'Buttercups and Daisies' is the song
that we recall from summers long gone;
without these petals, fields would bare,
they are part of our heritage, I do declare.
What a moving moment when we saw him in front of us, this big bull leisurely tramping through the freshly fallen snow to eat the fresh greens on the other side of the road. Nothing seemed to faze the big moose as we drove our RV through Jasper National Park on this icy morning towards Medicine Lake. Not all roads had been cleared of snow yet and so we had the great experience right in front of our eyes to see the moose walking through the freshly snow-covered landscape. These were moments of great happiness for us and probably one of the most impressive experiences on our trip through Canada in 2017. It probably snowed 30cm during the night and some of the lakes were frozen and that was already at the end of September. Nature always delighted us because we could experience the seasons in September and October in almost every form and that was simply great. I feel a big desire to be able to see these breathtakingly beautiful landscapes again in my life. I love nature and all its elements, I am so fascinated by the great diversity of creation. Nature gives us everything we need and much more. Let's take care of her and all her creatures, because each of them is unique and important in the eternal cycle of nature. We are only an insignificantly small part of it, so we shouldn't take ourselves too seriously, because nature doesn't need us so much, but we need intact nature!!!
P.S: Please excuse that this photo was not perfectly exposed. I didn't had the time to change the camera settings because everything had to be done quickly. The snow was slightly overexposed and I couldn't do quite well with the image processing. But I hope that you still like the picture with the big moose. For me personally it is one of the most valuable photos I could take in Canada.
I cannot thank you enough for all the kindness and valued friendship you have shown me this year and in the past. I hope you are in a warm and safe place with all your loved ones. I wish my loyal friends here all the best, good health and lots of wonderful photo moments in the new year. I love you all.
Man's ability to communicate is tremendous, but most of what he says is hollow and false. Animal language is limited, but what it expresses is important and useful. Every little honesty is better than a big lie
Quote from Leonardo da Vinci
FOR OCTOBER.
In my garden, this is the only plant I do not know the name of!
I bought it on the market, years ago, it had a lovely photo of how it would become, no name though... shows again how deceptive photos can be, LOL. It is in fact tiny!
Anyway, it is very hardy, with insignificant small leaves, in late Spring... it grows insignificant little white flowers, mostly hidden under the leaves, in Summer it is ... just there?
Then comes Autumn, and the leaves turn on all the colours of the rainbow, for a few short weeks, two if your lucky with the weather, it becomes an ABSOLUTE focal point of attraction in the garden... pure GLORY... then it's gone again... till next year!
I thought I'd share this with you.
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This flower reminds me of those fairy tales where the powerful witch dresses up as a pauper and asks a noble for help. When the noble scoffs at her, the witch puts a curse on them as punishment for their arrogance and lack of compassion.
This is the smallest of flowers, about an inch in diameter, that grows like a weed by the side of my driveway. It's only when I take out my macro lens that I see its magnificent beauty. Is it the witch, dressed as a weed, wondering who will notice something so small and insignificant? Or is it the noble, cursed to be the tiny flower of a weed, waiting for someone to set them free?
My macro lens takes me into the land of fairy tales :)
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Romanesque church from 11th-12th century at Chenommet (Charente). Insignificant as it may seem, this ancient church is a textbook example of Romanesque architecture and is, indeed, to be found in architectural textbooks.
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Today I tried to capture happiness. The things around me, so insignificant in the grand scheme of the universe, but that mean so much to me. I pass these pink bricks by our house every day and they never cease to make me smile.
PP work in Topaz Labs filters.
Decidious spreading tree. Flower heads are borne in late spring consisting of pinkish white bracts around tiny insignificant flowers. Oval, pointed, dark green leaves turn red and purple in autumn.
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The colours weren't great this morning down at Islandhill, but it was nice to get out after all the bad weather we've been having recently :)
Any isolated moment can seem so insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but we don’t get to know when the moments will run out. Every moment is precious time. Open your eyes and see.
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There is always a little hope, even when you think it's over, still there is hope, in fact if the hope looks like tiny as the stars we see in the sky in the darkest hours, but they're not, a star gets bigger and more bigger, brighter and more brighter as it gets closer to you. Your hope may be that far today, it seems so insignificant now, but it's not either. It worth something big, may be someday...
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.
The Word of the Spirit of God "Do You Know? God Has Done a Great Thing Among Men"
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Introduction
Almighty God says, "This time, God comes to do work not in a spiritual body but in a very ordinary one. Not only is it the body of God’s second incarnation, but also the body in which God returns. It is a very ordinary flesh. In Him, you cannot see anything that is different from others, but you can receive from Him the truths you have never heard before. This insignificant flesh is the embodiment of all the words of truth from God, that which undertakes God's Work in the last days, and an expression of the whole of God’s disposition for man to come to know. Did you not desire greatly to see the God in heaven? Did you not desire greatly to understand the God in heaven? Did you not desire greatly to see the destination of mankind? He will tell you all these untold secrets, and He will even tell you of the truths that you do not understand. He is your gate into the kingdom, and your guide into the new age."
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James Cook simply sailed by when discovering New Zealand in 1770, as the fjord from the sea looked just like a small insignificant bay. It wasn't until much later that it was discovered how big the Milford Sound really was. Until 1812, Milford Sound remained undiscovered by Central Europeans until Captain John Grono found it and named it Milford Haven, after his birthplace in Wales.
We’ve got a lot of time to sleep, to run, to work, to regret old mistakes but repeat them, judge others, forgive ourselves, to read and write and correct what we wrote and regret that we did, we’ve got time to make projects and then forget about them. We’ve got time to dream, to fall sick, we’ve got time to blame the destiny and few insignificant details that really should have not mattered. We’ve got time to look at the sky, at colourful ads and random accidents, to reply to old letters. We’ve got time to ruin a dream and rebuild it, to make new friends and lose them afterwards, we’ve got time to learn lessons and forget them, to receive gifts that we can’t understand. We’ve got time for everything. We only can’t find time for tenderness. It’s fascinating how we finally find time for it when we’re about to die.
The Cure - Fascination Street
Excerpt from the plaque:
“Talk Through Time”: Erratic Granite refers to granite boulders that were broken off the Canadian Shield with the movement of glaciers during the last ice age. As the glaciers moved they were dragged along. When the glaciers melted, the boulders were dropped thousands of miles from their creation place. I like to call them travellers. Imagine what they have seen, what they interacted with on their journey and the wisdom they have acquired.
When I cut into one of these boulders, I always think that I am the first human to get to see what is inside of them. It makes me think of time and how insignificant we are in stone time.
This sculpture gives us a chance to interact with the concept of time. To touch the raw material and see its beauty…to see what is within the stone and observe the layers of creation. If you choose to talk into the stone, you can hear an unusual amplification of your voice. Perhaps our voices are talking through time.
Created from Erratic Granite (found locally) and salvaged metal.
...and in celebration of their most recent release.
HFF (Happy Fatuous Friday)
Far out in the uncharted backwaters of the unfashionable end of the western spiral arm of the Galaxy lies a small unregarded yellow sun. Orbiting this at a distance of roughly ninety-two million miles is an utterly insignificant little blue green planet whose ape-descended life forms are so amazingly primitive that they still think digital watches are a pretty neat idea.
― Douglas Adams
[Note: Adams died in 2001. Can you imagine what he might think today? His work is recommended reading for those who still do.]
I cannot understand why architects choose this brutal form of architecture when it comes to buildings for people who are sick and in need of help and protection. Brutalism in this context is truly dehumanizing, frightening, and only shows the patient how small and insignificant they are in this context. Accordingly, the employees of this institution also behave. It's so sad
Isaiah 43:19
I know these verses aren't talking about me in particular, or any of us really. However, they illustrate how God works. When something good comes to an end, we mourn. Although I don't think this is a bad thing (in fact, I believe it's healthy), we tend to let it consume us to the point where we forget that God sees so much more than we can see. He will create something new. He will make a way in our wilderness and create rivers in our wastelands. It won't replace the old thing in such a way that it becomes insignificant. No, not at all. That thing was in our lives for a reason. He will, however, create something new beyond what we can comprehend in our sorrow or disappointment.
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I took a night walk in the moonlight at KVR.
I knew the fog would come rolling in from the river. It created an amazing landscape to explore.
How insignificant I felt, yet so amazed at the same time.
Natural colour and light.
A bromeliad - showing the actual insignificant blue flowers set in the colourful 'bracts'
Rocky Coulee Recreation Area, Columbia River and the Channeled Scablands, Vantage, Washington
A week after my rainforest hike, I experienced the complete opposite, heading east to chase the annual Spring wildflower bloom in the desert areas on the eastern side of the Cascade Crest. I did find an abundance of wildflowers blooming in the dry and arid landscape (and hopefully will have time to upload photos of them soon), but it was the fascinating geology of this area that I found equally compelling to my eyes and camera.
These coulees were formed by massive Ice Age floods, the explanation for which took decades of research and controversy to establish. Hiking through this landscape is literally walking on the scars of those floods and there is something powerful about connecting so closely with millions of years of geologic history. Combined with a stop at a nearby state park to view pieces of petrified wood that are over 10 million years old, it was an emphatic reminder that in the big picture of things, one's personal human history is pretty small and insignificant :-)
For those who may have further interest and some time to read, here is additional info about the history and geology of the area:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channeled_Scablands
arstechnica.com/science/2014/10/the-scablands-a-scarred-l...
There are secret places in Iceland that aren't popularized by the tourist industry. They are the places the locals visit. We had this place all to ourselves this day. It seems almost eerie to be up above glaciers in the backcountry of Iceland. Such a strange feeling to walk along these expanses of land completely alone.
This little water cascade would likely be a destination in the states. A marked and named place with significance. In Iceland this is an insignificant waterfall at best, with no name, and just one of hundreds of thousands just like it through out the country. Iceland is more known for it's large waterfalls, with huge force and power behind them.
With an average of maybe 11% chance of sun, this is sort of a typical Icelandic day. Eerie colors, patchy clouds, rain, usually much windier, and sun poking through the clouds here and there. It makes for some moody photography, but it's also dangerous. I shot so much in the rain this day that I shorted out the back screen on my camera. Although the camera still worked, it turned into the equivalent of a film camera, I had to guess at the camera settings, and could not focus on infinity any longer. Luckily this happened nearly at the end of my trip.
CP 6303 leads what would almost be a '90s throwback consist (save for the new paint on the leader) on train 286 through the curve at Waterford Avenue on Milwaukee's south side. Southbounds here climb Lake Hill, a not-insignificant grade. Combined with the curvature, it's always a good show.
Went out the next day...gave up quickly...yet two images I liked.
I like the juxtaposition of the once grand and the insignificant so close...so far apart...the blue sparkled like fairy dust on what remained...doesn't mean a thing...
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Walter C Snyder
Dutchman's Pipe Vine (Pararistolochia praevenosa) tiny flower (5mm diameter). The flower is insignificant but the vine is of distinctive importance. It is the exclusive host of the large and beautiful Richmond Birdwing butterterfly (Ornithoptera richmondia). The butterfly is widely distributed in the Gold Coast hinterland, but threatened by habitat destruction for human settlement. This image is a specimen from vines I planted in my Gold Coast hinterland home. We have caterpillars sometimes but the butterflies have eluded us.
In many countries or regions, mountain names are repeated. For example in Scotland where some mountains are given obvious names the result is that there are many called Being Dearg (Red Mountain in Gaelic). In Wales too there are nine mountains named Y Gran (The Cairn).
In this case, this mountain summit is known as Montana Negra (Black Mountain in Spanish). This is located in the southern hills of Gran Canaria but I recognised the name as I have also climbed a peak in Tenerife with the same name.
My hike up this hill wasn't one I had come across in a guidebook. For some reason the British seem to have an obsession with climbing to the summit of a hill, whereas here like most foreign mountain ranges paths take high routes through the mountains and ignore the summits. There was no sign whatsoever of a path up this peak. In fact the only sign man visited was this little cairn which seemed insignificant given the 3,520 height of Montana Negra.
Shirley has long since given up trying to stop me venturing off into the hills on my own whilst on our foreign trips. I must admit that I do like the solitude of being able to explore somewhere new at my own pace.
Shut-Ins Trail
Sam A Baker State Park
Patterson Missouri
Wayne County
Photo Taken on November 5, 2020
Higher elevations can be reached in steps. Each step almost insignificant,changes so slightly that we are unaware of the change. Once we reach the top our we can see so much more.
Skogafoss, Iceland
Sorry for the lack of posts/comments, still having issues with Flickr such as the upload page frequently not fully loading on my PC and therefore not allowing me to post. Had to resort to putting this edited image onto an external drive and uploading from my laptop….sigh.
Back to a rather wet morning in Iceland just under a month ago. We had stayed at the Hotel Skogafoss overnight and having refueled with a typical Icelandic hotel breakfast we loaded our bags in the vans and walked over to the waterfall. Unfortunately, in early November sunrise was around 09:30 so a number of tour buses were already in the parking lot for the waterfall with the passengers (unfortunately for us Togs) not deterred by the rain.
Although I had the ubiquitous shower cap in my camera bag I decided to try out my brand new Thinktank Emergency Raincover which I actually liked (Thinktank, if you read this…get in touch😉)
I know this shot is a cliche having seen various versions of it but I had it in mind from the start so with the help of a fellow workshop participant and taking advantage of a short lived break in visitors I walked down towards the waterfall and did my best impression of a mads Peter Iverson pose whilst a shot was taken of me.
I don’t normally like to have the tops of waterfalls in my shots as it adds to the mystery of how tall it is and I have various cropped images but I think this shot gives a sense of the scale of the waterfall and how you feel insignificant when stood there looking at the cascades of water falling and spray being blown about - hence the title.
After an hour or so of rather wet shooting we all trapsed back to the vans for our next stop. As we drove out Melvin (the workshop leader) pointed out the newly levelled granular material between the hotel and the waterfall and said it was in preparation for becoming yet another car-park where you will have to pay to park if you want to see the waterfall. Funnily enough this immediately brought to mind Dom Haughton and his views on paid car parks around his Cornish sanctuary😂
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Almighty God Gave Me a Second Life
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Almighty God says: “This time, God comes to do work not in a spiritual body but in a very ordinary one. … In Him, you cannot see anything that is different from others, but you can receive from Him the truths you have never heard before. This insignificant flesh is the embodiment of all the words of truth from God, that which undertakesGod's Work in the last days…. He is your gate into the kingdom, and your guide into the new age.” “Though what man sees this day is a God that is the same as man, a God with a nose and two eyes, and an unremarkable God, in the end God will show you that without the existence of this man, the heaven and earth will undergo a tremendous change; without the existence of this man, the heaven will grow dim, the earth will become chaos, and all mankind will live in famine and plagues. He will show you that without the salvationof God incarnate in the last days, then God would have long ago destroyed all mankind in hell; without the existence of this flesh, then you would forever be chief of sinners and corpses evermore. You should know that without the existence of this flesh, all mankind would face an inevitable calamity and find it difficult to escape God’s more severe punishment of mankind in the last days. Without the birth of this ordinary flesh, you would all be in a state where neither life nor death will come no matter how you seek it; without the existence of this flesh, then this day you would not be able to receive the truth and come before the throne of God. Rather, you would be punished by God because of your grievous sins. Do you know? If not for the return of God to the flesh, none would have a chance at salvation; and if not for the coming of this flesh, God would have long ago ended the age of old. As such, can you still reject the second incarnation of God? Since you can so greatly profit from this ordinary man, then why would you not accept Him readily?” (from The Word Appears in the Flesh)
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