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"Nothing is too small. Nothing is too, quote-unquote, ordinary or insignificant. Those are the things that make up the measure of our days, and they're the things that sustain us. And they're the things that certainly can become worthy of poetry."
--Rita Dove
En un lloc remot, allí enllà
al marge i fora mà,
allà on els llimbs, qui sap on,
on no pot atalaiar-se
res de la il·lustració,
cognició, coneixement,
progrés, intento viure
en la ignorància,
en la neciesa,
on potser per una franja
insignificant de lapse
puc deixar de banda
fer cas omís, passar per alt
la confusió, el desconcert,
la vergonya, la vilesa, l'ultratge
que ens condemna a malviure.
The original road down into Nant Gwrtheyrn was an unpaved single-track road with unprotected edges, no passing places, 6 hairpin corners and a maximum gradient of 1 in 2½ (40%!). Thankfully it is now much improved, though still narrow, with a good tarmac surface, barriers guarding the drops, only 2 hairpins and a max gradient of 25%. Good brakes are still essential!
On the far right centre are the remains of one of the farms in the valley which pre-dated the quarries.
If you look closely (in the centre where the darkest of the blue lightens), you can see the tiny white dot of a sail - very insignificant in the vastness of the sea.
Now I'm no shorty at 6 feet tall but compared to these beautiful redwood trees I'm quite insignificant in the overall scale of things!
© Dominic Scott 2022
Located on the ground floor of the Palazzo Vecchio, the Salone dei Cinquecento was built in 1494 to the designs of Simone del Pollaiolo and commissioned by Girolamo Savonarola, the friar who encouraged the French to take the city and who later became the spiritual leader of the newly established Republic of Florence. Initially designed to house the 1,000 citizens who were the members of the Great Council of the Republic and who met in two groups of 500 (hence the name), the Salone is a vast and imposing space that was later expanded to the designs of Giorgio Vasari to house the court of Grand Duke Cosimo I de' Medici once the Medici family had regained and solidified its political power in the city. Primarily used by the Duke for public ceremonies and as a visual centerpiece for his celebration of glory, it was when Cosimo began to utilize the space that it transformed into the incredible gem you see today.
The Salone was supposed to host two famous works by two incredibly talented artists, but in the end, they were sadly lost forever: Michelangelo's "Battle of Cascina" and Leonardo da Vinci's "Battle of Anghiari." The "Battle of Anghiari" fresco, like his iconic "Last Supper," fell victim to one of da Vinci's experiments in fresco techniques. Because the paint dried too slowly, the artist attempted to speed up the drying process by using hot coals in charcoal pans. This, of course, proved to be a disastrous idea and led to the work melting before the eyes of desperate viewers. Michelangelo, on the other hand, was commissioned to paint the Sistine Chapel before he could finish his fresco for the Salone, and his sketches were lost forever when a horde of wild young artists came to study these drawings and simply made off with pieces of them.
Yet, despite these not insignificant losses of what might have been some of the greatest works of art ever created, the Salone is not short of artistic gems today. In fact, it is often seen as the jewel of the Palazzo Vecchio, and this is due to the pieces that adorn the room today. There is a wonderful series of works in the Salone that were executed between 1555 and 1572 by Vasari, his assistants, and students. As the culmination of Mannerism, the room houses a decorative scheme that reaches its height (literally and physically) in the coffered ceiling, raised to a height of seven meters by Cosimo and decorated with 42 panels containing painted images of the glory of Florence and, in particular, of the Medici. The central panel depicts Cosimo in apotheosis; around it are allegories of the districts of Florence and Tuscany in an act of submission to the Duke, and there are also portraits of some of Vasari's collaborators. On the lower walls are six different scenes from the Pisan War and the Sienese War. In addition to the paintings on the walls and ceiling, we can also admire other works of art in the room, including statues of members of the Medici family and the two Medici popes, Leo X and Clement VII.
Amsterdam - Marnixstraat - Leidsegracht
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"Then you'll go to a small, insignificant jail, " Kaufman answered :-)
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Why should mankind believe in God?
The Answer from God's word:
God created all things, and so He makes all creation come under His dominion, and submit to His dominion; He will command all things, so that all things are in His hands. All creation of God, including animals, plants, mankind, the mountains and rivers, and the lakes—all must come under His dominion. All things in the skies and on the ground must come under His dominion. They cannot have any choice, and must all submit to His orchestrations. This was decreed by God, and is the authority of God. God commands everything, and orders and ranks all things, with each classed according to kind, and allotted their own position, according to God’s will. No matter how great it is, no thing can surpass God, and all things serve the mankind created by God, and no thing dares to disobey God or make any demands of God. And so man, as a creature of God, must also perform the duty of man. Regardless of whether he is the lord or ruler of all things, no matter how high man’s status among all things, still he is but a small human being under the dominion of God, and is no more than an insignificant human being, a creature of God, and he will never be above God. As a creature of God, man should seek to perform the duty of a creature of God, and seek to love God without making other choices, for God is worthy of man’s love.
from “Success or Failure Depends on the Path That Man Walks” in The Word Appears in the Flesh
God created this world and brought man, a living being unto which He bestowed life, into it. In turn, man came to have parents and kin and was no longer alone. Ever since man first laid eyes on this material world, he was destined to exist within the ordination of God. It is the breath of life from God that supports each living being throughout his growth into adulthood. During this process, none believe that man lives and grows up under the care of God. Rather, they hold that man grows up under the love and care of his parents, and that his growth is governed by the instinct of life. This is because man knows not who bestowed life or from whence it came, much less how the instinct of life creates miracles. Man knows only that food is the basis of the continuation of life, that perseverance is the source of existence of life, and that the belief in his mind is the wealth of his survival. Man does not feel the grace and provision from God. Man then squanders the life bestowed upon him by God…. Not one man whom God looks upon day and night takes the initiative to worship Him. God continues to work as He has planned on man for whom He holds no expectations. He does so in the hope that one day, man will awaken from his dream and suddenly comprehend the value and purpose of life, understand the cost at which God has given man everything, and know how fervently God longs for man to turn back to Him.
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*Früher Oktobermorgen in der Vulkaneifel*
Slowly moving fog at dawn and a long exposure time (here 30 seconds) can conjure up a painting from a completely insignificant landscape.
Langsam ziehender Nebel bei Morgenrot und eine lange Belichtungszeit (hier 30 Sekunden) können aus einer völlig belanglosen Landschaft ein Gemälde zaubern.
Suffering is not always at the center of the frame —
sometimes it lives at the edge, in the dust,
in shadows we deem insignificant.
It calls from where no one looks,
a soul — unseen — crying out.
Not to be rescued,
but simply to exist.
.... climbers show as dots against the immensity of the Pyramide du Tacul and Point Adolphe Rey, next to Mont Blanc .....
This shot is such a metaphor for so many ideas. Do we dominate the much larger landscape? Are we insignificant and somewhat irrelevant? Both ideas struck me at the same time when composing this shot. I waited until these people got into the right position and when they arrived figured it is up to the viewer.
It was also one of the few situations where the white cloud filled sky worked in the photo because the people become the main subject. Neither the sky nor the rocks dominate but rather are even in the attention they give up to the people.
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
…… 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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Joyce Hemsley
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
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.
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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...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.]
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 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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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.
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 :)
acrylic on canvas, 2019, 70 x 100 cm
The key element of social control is the strategy of distraction that is to divert public attention from important issues & changes decided by political & economic elites through the technique of flood or flooding continuous distractions & insignificant info (Chomsky, 10 strategies of manipulation by the media )
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Jan Theuninck is a Belgian painter
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charterforcompassion.org/belgium
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...
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.
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.
After wearing these rings for nearly 20 years (and they are showing it!), I am still struck by the odd tradition of how plain most wedding rings are. The promise of a fancy engagement ring and, in my case, the lovely eternity ring honoring my family sit either side of a plain band that appears insignificant, yet it is indeed the ring that binds them. There is a lot of work that keeps that circle turning.
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.
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
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.
“There is a kind of sadness that comes from knowing too much, from seeing the world as it truly is. It is the sadness of understanding that life is not a grand adventure, but a series of small, insignificant moments, that love is not a fairy tale, but a fragile, fleeting emotion, that happiness is not a permanent state, but a rare, fleeting glimpse of something we can never hold onto. And in that understanding, there is a profound loneliness, a sense of being cut off from the world, from other people, from oneself.”
–Virginia Woolf