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Macro Mondays: Dutch angle theme
This silver ring (which is 3/4 inch in diameter) sits upon a page of text from Aldous Huxley's Heaven and Hell essay.
The text reads:
"Of all the vision-inducing arts that which depends most completely on its raw materials is, of course, the art of the goldsmith and jeweler. Polished metals and precious stones are so intrinsically transporting that even a Victorian, even an art nouveau jewel is a thing of power. And when to this natural magic of glinting metal and self luminous stone is added the other magic of noble forms and colors artfully blended, we find ourselves in the presence of a genuine talisman.”
I am not sure a silver ring (one without color or luminous stone to embellish it) would fit with Huxley's premise, but I am transported by the magic of it's glinting metal.
With this absent structure in mind, we have designed a Summer House in-the-round. Standing free with all its sides visible, and conceived as a series of undulating structural bands, it is reminiscent of a blind contour drawing (a drawing executed without lifting the pencil up from the paper and only looking at the subject). The logic of generating a structure from loops is a self-generating one and comes from the idea of coiling material in your hands then stacking the coils upon each other. The horizontal banding recalls the layered coursing of Queen Caroline’s Temple, despite its idiosyncratic nature.
The new Summer House is organised as four structural bands, beginning with a bench level attached to the ground, on which is a second band of three C-shaped walls crowned by a third and fourth level that forms a cantilevered roof, a tree-like canopy over the smaller footprint defined by the undulating loops of bench wood. The Summer House is constructed from plywood and timber, materials intrinsically in harmony with the looping geometry of the structure.
Taxi to the gallery:
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And some information before you jump:
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Take a little time and enjoy this wonderfull and intrinsic coop and explore !
(Not sure where this is...somewhere over the western US flying south to Vegas)
I post this for no other reason than to express my never ending astonishment with this camera, the Fujifilm X100S, and it's amazing clarity, detail and colour rendering. There's nothing intrinsically artistic about this shot...it's just so damn cool I couldn't resist showing it to somebody...anybody!!! :)
The Padaung women, part of Myanmar's Kayan tribe, wear brass neck coils, a centuries-old tradition symbolizing cultural heritage and beauty ideals. Despite debate and external influence, many uphold this practice as an intrinsic part of their identity, representing tradition, cultural pride, and perceptions of beauty within their community.
“The ultimate form of intrinsic motivation is when a habit becomes part of your identity. It’s one thing to say I’m the type of person who wants this. It’s something very different to say I’m the type of person who is this.”
― James Clear, Atomic Habits
Another colorized Dorothea Lang black and white image, circa 1935. I tried to keep the colors simple on this as I image that's the way it was in 1935. Best viewed at the largest size.
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Maybe this shot is cheap
But I like it
Maybe this ball is cheap
But I like it
Maybe this camera is cheap
But I like it
“The only intrinsic value things have is what we give them. It seems odd now, but in Holland, tulip bulbs were once as valuable as houses. Maybe we all overvalue things that are... essentially worthless.”
Bones 5x22
Have a nice Day!
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From a black and white photo back in 1860 by photographer Oscar Gustav Rejlander.
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As an aside, for my flickr friend Jesse in Melbourne.
"In The World Turns 2011-12 Michael Parekowhai casts a small native water rat, the kuril, in the role of hero. Along with the traditional Aboriginal custodians, the kuril is one of the caretakers of the land upon which the Gallery and this sculpture stand. The kuril is intrinsically linked to the mangroves that weave around the Kurilpa Point shoreline, which feed it and provide it with shelter, and that these trees, with their strong tentacle-like roots, are the source of nourishment for a diverse ecology.
Here, the kuril is planted firmly on the ground, going about its business, even though it has shifted the world – represented by a large, upturned elephant – from its axis. The chair is an invitation to sit and contemplate this remarkable feat.
The World Turns reminds us that history is often recorded to highlight specific moments, but, as the world turns, there are many other stories – and these are central to our understanding of history".
A salute to Jesse's work, at the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane.
Bridge and Fog. © Copyright 2021 G Dan Mitchell – all rights reserved.
A bridge emerges from thinning fog on a December morning along the Big Sur coast.
Somewhat to my surprise, I have yet another photograph from this December visit to the Big Sur coast. Actually, I should not be surprised to “discover” photographs among files left behind when I originally considered them. For some reason, this is not an uncommon experience at all. (I believe it was Gary Winogrand who waited for a considerable time before even developing his film.) I have some theories. One is that in the days right after making the photograph I have some ideas of what I expect it to be, and the actual image does not always come up to the imagined standard. But given time and some aesthetic distance from the image, its inherent, intrinsic potential starts to emerge on its own.
The subject here is a particular spot that I’ve stopped to photograph many times on my visits to the Big Sur coast. (Hint: It is not the bridge you probably think it is.) I remember thinking on more than one occasion that there was no new way to photograph the scene, only to come upon it in some particular set of conditions that I had not seen before. There are a few different elements in this version. First, the fog was quite special — a combination of low, coast-hugging fog and spray from the surf, with clear sky above that let the light create a backlit glow. Due to the particularities of season and time of day, I was able to point back toward the land and get the bright reflections on the water. The little bit of fence at the left is another new element. Typically when I had photographed here in the past I went to some effort to keep that fence out of the frame — but this time I decided to embrace it as part of the scene.
(Added note: Believe it or not, this is a full color photograph. — not black and white.. :-) )
G Dan Mitchell is a California photographer and visual opportunist. His book, “California’s Fall Color: A Photographer’s Guide to Autumn in the Sierra” is available from Heyday Books, Amazon, and directly from G Dan Mitchell.
Same wine bottle label, but tinted blue, just because.
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Origin of the Quote
The full quote from Alexander Pope's poem reads: "Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always to be blest." This line encapsulates the idea that hope is an intrinsic part of human nature, suggesting that people will always maintain a sense of optimism and the belief that better times are ahead, regardless of their current circumstances.
For those of us who have lost loved ones this time of year, it's not always easy to be joyful. But hopefully sharing artwork will bring some comfort.
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Cologne Cathedral (German: Kölner Dom, pronounced [ˌkœlnɐ ˈdoːm] ⓘ, officially Hohe Domkirche Sankt Petrus, English: Cathedral Church of Saint Peter) is a cathedral in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia belonging to the Catholic Church. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne and of the administration of the Archdiocese of Cologne. It is a renowned monument of German Catholicism and Gothic architecture and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1996.[4][5] It is Germany's most visited landmark, attracting an average of 6 million people a year.[6] At 157 m (515 ft), the cathedral is the tallest twin-spired church in the world, the second tallest church in Europe after Ulm Minster, and the third tallest church of any kind in the world.[7]
Construction of Cologne Cathedral began in 1248 but was halted in the years around 1560,[8] unfinished. Attempts to complete the construction began around 1814 but the project was not properly funded until the 1840s. The edifice was completed to its original medieval plan in 1880.[9] The towers for its two huge spires give the cathedral the largest façade of any church in the world.
Cologne's medieval builders had planned a grand structure to house the reliquary of the Three Kings and fit for its role as a place of worship for the Holy Roman Emperor. Despite having been left incomplete during the medieval period, Cologne Cathedral eventually became unified as "a masterpiece of exceptional intrinsic value" and "a powerful testimony to the strength and persistence of Christian belief in medieval and modern Europe".[5] In Cologne, only the telecommunications tower is higher than the cathedral.[4]
Walking the other day / the realization came / that many of the ideas not sought / or even unwanted / still lingered on in my brain / and formed intrinsic synapses / which in union influenced / any further creative process.
(thanks to Jeanine for the hint)
I could call this footsteps in the sand or maybe puffy white clouds on the horizon, whatever the name there no denying of the intrinsic tropical beauty of the lovely clear waters of the shores of Waipouli Beach Park in Kapa’a Kauai Hawai’i that I captured as my damsel and I walked in the early morning exploring Kapa’s Shoreline. OM Systems Olympus OM-D EM-1 Mark III Olympus OM Systems Olympus M.Zuiko PRO 12-40 f2.8 #developportdev @gothamtomato @developphotonewsletter @omsystem.cameras #excellent_america #omsystem @bheventspace @bhphoto @adorama @tamracphoto @tiffencompany #usaprimeshot #tamractales @mpbcom @kehcamera @visitkauai #omd #olympus #olympusphotography #microfourthirds #micro43 #micro43photography #visithawaii #visitkauai.
When we are young we tend to believe that time is infinite. That there will always be a tomorrow.
However there is a time when we realise that we are finite. In my experience this happens to different people at different times in their lives, especially after some sort of illness or lost. We are not different than the leaf of a tree, a bird or any other biological entity.
In our society, death is almost a taboo. But it is there. Intrinsically, there is nothing good or bad in it. We have to cope with its existence and I guess, use it in our favour.
You can use death positively, as a source of motivation and its existence as a way to differentiate between what is urgent, important or banal. And think a bit about it everyday with respect but without fear.
Please don't waste your time with unnecessary stuff. Fight every day for your dreams and live a life with sincerity and honour. The type of life you would like to be remembered for.
Live everyday with an ending mind. We don't know how long is left for us in this world and that should be a motive to accomplish all your dreams.
Would you like to buy it?
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All the prints, Daniel Vicario's shop
Excerpt from aht.ca/who-we-are/our-history/:
Anishnawbe Health Toronto (AHT) is a vision of the late Elder, Joe Sylvester.
Initial efforts began with a diabetes research project, which realized that a more comprehensive approach to health care was needed by the Aboriginal community.
In response, Anishnawbe Health Resources was incorporated in 1984. One of its objectives stated, “To recover, record and promote Traditional Aboriginal practices where possible and appropriate.”
In 1989, having successfully secured resources from the Ministry of Health, Anishnawbe Health Toronto became recognized and funded as a community health centre.
Since then, AHT has and continues to grow to meet the needs of the community it serves. As a fully accredited community health centre, AHT offers access to health care practitioners from many disciplines including Traditional Healers, Elders and Medicine People. Ancient ceremonies and traditions, intrinsic to our health care model are available. Our work with the homeless has evolved from early directions of crisis intervention to our current efforts of working with those who seek to escape homelessness. Training programs offer community members the opportunity to learn and grow in a culture-based setting.
Today, AHT not only promotes Traditional Aboriginal practices but has affirmed and placed them at its core. Its model of health care is based on Traditional practices and approaches and is reflected in the design of its programs and services.
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the hillside of the Arashiyama neighborhood of Kyoto, Japan. It is known for the 1,200 moss-covered arhat statues that cover the hillside around the temple grounds.
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji was originally founded by Empress Shōtoku around Kyoto's Gion district in the year 766. Though destroyed by the flooding of the Kamo River, it was rebuilt as an offshoot of Enryaku-ji, a nearby temple. In the 13th century, it was again destroyed during a civil war. Over time the temple fell into disrepair and was eventually moved to its current location in Arashiyama in 1922, in an attempt to save the core structure of the temple building. However, the temple received another serious blow in 1950 when it suffered typhoon damage.
In 1955, Kocho Nishimura (1915-2003), who had honed his craft as a sculptor and restorer of Buddhist statues before becoming a monk, was appointed head of Otagi Nenbutsuji, marking the start of the temple's remarkable transformation. Extensive renovation efforts, beginning in 1981, lasted a decade. During this period, much of the temple was taken apart, renovated, and restored.
A major endeavor during this time involved crafting 1,200 stone arhat statues, which now adorn the temple's surrounding hills. These arhat, disciples of Buddha, were carved by novices who traveled there to learn the art under Nishimura's direction. He encouraged them to express the distinct, intrinsic qualities of the stone, resulting in a diverse range of figures— some in solemn prayer, others depicting joy or laughter, or even incorporating elements reflective of the carvers' personal interests. This site uniquely blends the divine and the mundane, showcasing a collection of religious sculptures unmatched anywhere else in Japan.
Now working with AI art software. I like the way this one came out.
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Now working with AI art software. I like the way this one came out.
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Water is the name of the liquid state of H2O at standard ambient temperature and pressure. It is a transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless - through a thickness of 10 meters/33 feet or more, however, the intrinsic color of water or ice is visibly turquoise or greenish-blue.
Water is vital for all known forms of life, even though it provides no calories or organic nutrients.
In 1999, Raqib Shaw began pulling at the threads of what would become an autobiographical painting of loss and beauty. He had recently fled his native Kashmir for New Delhi and later London, where he enrolled at Central Saint Martins. Political upheaval sparked his departure and sent him into permanent exile, a destabilizing event that left him longing for home and required a courageous act of self-reinvention.
As epic as the 17th-century poem that shares its name, “Paradise Lost” is the culmination of these experiences. Composed of 21 panels that stretch 100 feet wide, the monumental work traces four chapters of the artist’s life, from childhood to 2015. Although Shaw first began thinking about the painting in 1999, he didn’t begin working on it in earnest until 2009. Today, the allegorical piece is on view for the first time in its entirety at the Art Institute of Chicago.
In an essay about the work, Shaw describes metaphor as central to the painting’s narrative. “In Kashmir, metaphor is intrinsic to the way people speak and think,” he says. “Metaphor, rather than directness, conveys meaning with the greatest precision and depth.”
The log home belongs to Mary Hart, The cowboy and girl are from artist Jack Sorenson.
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A close-up view of The Grand Prismatic Spring taken from the boardwalk.
This is the largest hot spring in the United States. It is located in the Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park. Its colors match the rainbow dispersion of white light by an optical prism: red, orange, yellow, green, and blue. The deep blue color of the water in the center of the pool results from the intrinsic blue color of water. The effect is strongest in the center of the spring, because of its sterility and depth. The multicolored layers get their hues from different species of thermophile (heat-loving) bacteria living in the progressively cooler water around the spring. The Grand Prismatic Spring is 160 feet deep with the diameter of 370 feet and the temperature in the center is 70 °C (160 °F).
Many thanks to all those who view, fav or comment my pictures. I very much appreciate it.
Sun Voyager is a sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason, located next to the Sæbraut road in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Sun Voyager is a dreamboat, an ode to the sun. Intrinsically, it contains within itself the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, progress and freedom.
The evening rays of the setting sun is reflected as glints in the steel sculpture, adding a 3-dimensional quality to it.
"In our time there are many artists who do something because it is new.. they see their value and their justification in this newness. They are deceiving themselves.. novelty is seldom the essential. This has to do with one thing only.. making a subject better from its intrinsic nature."
- Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
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The Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park is the largest hot spring in the United States, and the third largest in the world. It is located in the Midway Geyser Basin.
The vivid colors in the spring are the result of pigmented bacteria in the microbial mats that grow around the edges of the mineral-rich water. The bacteria produce colors ranging from green to red; the amount of color in the microbial mats depends on the ratio of chlorophyll to carotenoids and on the temperature of the water that favors one bacterium over another. The center of the pool is sterile due to extreme heat.
The deep blue color of the water in the center of the pool results from the intrinsic blue colour of water, itself the result of water's selective absorption of red wavelengths of visible light. Though this effect is responsible for making all large bodies of water blue, it is particularly intense in Grand Prismatic Spring because of the high purity and depth of the water in the middle of the spring. The spring is approximately 250 by 300 feet (80 by 90 m) in size and is 160 feet (50 m) deep. The spring discharges an estimated 560 US gallons (2,100 L) of 160 °F (70 °C) water per minute.
In addition to the temple's famous building, the property features wooded grounds covered with a variety of mosses. This Japanese garden was supposedly designed by the great landscape artist Sōami.
In the later periods of Japanese garden history, fine stones were transported from a ruined or impoverished garden to a new one. According to the book Landscape design: A Cultural and Architectural History by Elizabeth Barlow Rogers, "In 1474, following his retirement from the shogunate, Yoshimasa (1436-1490), had some of the stones and pine trees of the Flowery Palace and Muromachi Hall, both of which had been devastated by civil warfare, removed to his villa retreat at the base of Higashiyama (the Eastern Hills). There he lived from 1438 until his death, when the villa was converted to the Zen temple, Jisho-ji, or Ginkakuji (the Temple of the Silver Pavilion), as it is better known."
The Zen culture is not entirely represented in this garden because it was financed by the shogunate as a retreat and the primary use was aesthetic enjoyment. Instead of being designed by and for the use of monks, practitioners of zazen, or seated meditation.
Ginkakuji was constructed in relation to its surroundings. This is described in the Journal of Asian Studies by Ichito Ishida and Delmer M. Brown, "The southeast corner of the first floor has openings in the walls, since a pond is located on that corner of the building, beyond which the moon rises between the peaks of Higashiyama. And since a lake extending northeastward reflected light that suffices even for reading, the room on the northeast corner has been planned as a library. Therefore, the natural objects do not merely surround the building, twisting it out of shape but supply intrinsic motivation for the structural design." The sand garden of Ginkaku-ji has become particularly well known; and the carefully formed pile of sand which is said to symbolize Mount Fuji is an essential element in the garden.
Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom, officially Hohe Domkirche St. Petrus, Latin: Ecclesia Cathedralis Sanctorum Petri, English: High Cathedral of Saint Peter) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne and of the administration of the Archdiocese of Cologne. It is a renowned monument of German Catholicism and Gothic architecture and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1996. It is Germany's most visited landmark, attracting an average of 20,000 people a day, currently the tallest twin-spired church at 157 m (515 ft) tall.
Construction of Cologne Cathedral commenced in 1248 and was halted in 1473, leaving it unfinished. Work restarted in the 19th century and was completed, to the original plan, in 1880.
The cathedral is the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe and has the second-tallest spires. The towers for its two huge spires give the cathedral the largest façade of any church in the world. The choir has the largest height to width ratio, 3.6:1, of any medieval church.
Cologne's medieval builders had planned a grand structure to house the reliquary of the Three Kings and fit its role as a place of worship for the Holy Roman Emperor. Despite having been left incomplete during the medieval period, Cologne Cathedral eventually became unified as "a masterpiece of exceptional intrinsic value" and "a powerful testimony to the strength and persistence of Christian belief in medieval and modern Europe"
Abstract art is art that does not depict objects in the natural world, but instead uses colour and form in a non-representational way. In the very early 20th century, the term was more often used to describe art, such as Cubist and Futurist art, that depicts real forms in a simplified or rather reduced way—keeping only an allusion to the original natural subject. Such paintings were often claimed to capture something of the depicted objects' immutable intrinsic qualities rather than its external appearance. The more precise terms, "non-figurative art," "non-objective art," and "non-representational art"
lol ya3ni alma3na fi galb alsha3er :P be2e5te9aar :P
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i just wanned to thank someone for the pink croco "Thing" (hehe i dont wanna say what it is :P)
THANX ALOT ;)
ALSO this is one of my very first trials using my Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
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Excerpt from aht.ca/who-we-are/our-history/:
Anishnawbe Health Toronto (AHT) is a vision of the late Elder, Joe Sylvester.
Initial efforts began with a diabetes research project, which realized that a more comprehensive approach to health care was needed by the Aboriginal community.
In response, Anishnawbe Health Resources was incorporated in 1984. One of its objectives stated, “To recover, record and promote Traditional Aboriginal practices where possible and appropriate.”
In 1989, having successfully secured resources from the Ministry of Health, Anishnawbe Health Toronto became recognized and funded as a community health centre.
Since then, AHT has and continues to grow to meet the needs of the community it serves. As a fully accredited community health centre, AHT offers access to health care practitioners from many disciplines including Traditional Healers, Elders and Medicine People. Ancient ceremonies and traditions, intrinsic to our health care model are available. Our work with the homeless has evolved from early directions of crisis intervention to our current efforts of working with those who seek to escape homelessness. Training programs offer community members the opportunity to learn and grow in a culture-based setting.
Today, AHT not only promotes Traditional Aboriginal practices but has affirmed and placed them at its core. Its model of health care is based on Traditional practices and approaches and is reflected in the design of its programs and services.
“To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring.” — George Santayana
“If people did not love one another, I really don’t see what use there would be in having any spring.” — Victor Hugo
"A season like Spring would never reveal her beauty if her spectators are not aware of or prepared for the radiance of sublimity because purity of heart and mind is intrinsically intertwined with Nature."
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After years of wanting to get a shot from "above," we finally did it. And the park service has made it quite easy to do so now with a lovely trail leading to an overlook, rather than scrambling the steep hillside on your own.
According to Wikipedia, Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park is the largest hot spring in the United States, and the third largest in the world. The spring was noted by geologists working in the Hayden Geological Survey of 1871, and named by them for its striking coloration. Its colors match most of those seen in the rainbow dispersion of white light by an optical prism: red, orange, yellow, green, and blue. The vivid colors in the spring are the result of microbial mats around the edges of the mineral-rich water. The mats produce colors ranging from green to red; the amount of color in the microbial mats depends on the ratio of chlorophyll to carotenoids and on the temperature gradient in the runoff. In the summer, the mats tend to be orange and red, whereas in the winter the mats are usually dark green. The center of the pool is sterile due to extreme heat. The deep blue color of the water in the center of the pool results from the intrinsic blue color of water. The effect is strongest in the center of the spring, because of its sterility and depth.
Have a great week!!!! Still playing catch up from being gone and battling a nasty summer cold, so I will catch up with everyone soon.
The Focicón point, which closes off the port to the east, known as La Atalaya, whose location and set of locations make it the main tourist attraction and one of the most visited.
The Atalaya chapel, the colorful parish cemetery, the lighthouse, the remains of the medieval fortification and the meeting table of the Most Noble Seafarers and Navigators Guild, make up an atypical set that encompasses the most intrinsic and emblematic of the town.
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the hillside of the Arashiyama neighborhood of Kyoto, Japan. It is known for the 1,200 moss-covered arhat statues that cover the hillside around the temple grounds.
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji was originally founded by Empress Shōtoku around Kyoto's Gion district in the year 766. Though destroyed by the flooding of the Kamo River, it was rebuilt as an offshoot of Enryaku-ji, a nearby temple. In the 13th century, it was again destroyed during a civil war. Over time the temple fell into disrepair and was eventually moved to its current location in Arashiyama in 1922, in an attempt to save the core structure of the temple building. However, the temple received another serious blow in 1950 when it suffered typhoon damage.
In 1955, Kocho Nishimura (1915-2003), who had honed his craft as a sculptor and restorer of Buddhist statues before becoming a monk, was appointed head of Otagi Nenbutsuji, marking the start of the temple's remarkable transformation. Extensive renovation efforts, beginning in 1981, lasted a decade. During this period, much of the temple was taken apart, renovated, and restored.
A major endeavor during this time involved crafting 1,200 stone arhat statues, which now adorn the temple's surrounding hills. These arhat, disciples of Buddha, were carved by novices who traveled there to learn the art under Nishimura's direction. He encouraged them to express the distinct, intrinsic qualities of the stone, resulting in a diverse range of figures— some in solemn prayer, others depicting joy or laughter, or even incorporating elements reflective of the carvers' personal interests. This site uniquely blends the divine and the mundane, showcasing a collection of religious sculptures unmatched anywhere else in Japan.
I've just reprocessed this photo from a few years ago, which is perhaps the shot that I keep most in my heart, so I really wanted to be sure to make the most of the wonder I saw that night.
A sea of clouds, exposed to the south-east, is lit by the moon (63%) rising in the east.
Yes, a huge mass of clouds slipping down steep rocky ridges from a height of about 2.900 meters.
Shot taken at night on September 6th 2012, from the summit of Mount Rocciamelone (3.538 m), Italy.
This is one of the most otherworldly photograph I've taken, thanks to the intrinsic magic of the night and to the privilege of being there, silently admiring this amazing moment.
This 195 seconds exposure, at 115mm on full frame, turned the slow passage of the clouds in a sort of "silky waterfall".
A few star trails are already visible, despite the exposure wasn't particularly long. I guess we all know as the consequences of Earth's rotation are more obvious when using a telephoto lens.
Intensity of colors, contrast and white balance are strongly faithful to the scene.
Main mountains here visible are the Uia Ciamarella (3.676), P.ta d'Arnas (3.560) and, at the horizon, the south-west face of Gran Paradiso (4.061), companion of many adventures :-)
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Le Musée de la Photographie de Maastricht, situé au Vrijthof, présente une exposition saisissante de l'artiste photographe Jimmy Nelson. Intitulée « Entre la mer et le ciel », l'exposition présente 65 photographies et deux vidéos représentant vingt communautés néerlandaises en costumes traditionnels. Ces images, aux ciels majestueux, ont été prises dans de pittoresques villages de pêcheurs, des paysages de polders et des villes fortifiées. Avec son œuvre vibrante, Nelson célèbre la beauté, la richesse culturelle et l'authenticité de l'humanité.
Le photographe anglo-néerlandais est internationalement reconnu pour ses livres révolutionnaires « Before They Pass Away » (2013) et « Homage to Humanity » (2018), qui présentent des photographies captivantes de peuples autochtones uniques dans les régions les plus reculées du monde. L'élégant beau livre « Between the Sea and the Sky » (2022) est un récit visuel et artistique explorant le riche patrimoine culturel de la patrie d'adoption de Nelson et présente plus de 350 portraits intimistes et paysages emblématiques.
Avec cette série inspirante, Jimmy Nelson rend un hommage personnel aux traditions ancestrales. Il allie l'élégance intemporelle du naturalisme hollandais à l'art du portrait contemporain. Pour les portraits individuels et de groupe, cet artiste et conteur passionné utilise un appareil photo analogique grand format. Il en résulte des images pittoresques et romantiques, riches en détails, rappelant les célèbres maîtres hollandais.
La beauté intrinsèque de la diversité humaine et du patrimoine commun renforce le sentiment d'interdépendance mondiale, un thème récurrent dans l'œuvre de Nelson. Les visiteurs sont invités à un dialogue visuel et à une réflexion sur l'importance de la préservation et de l'unité culturelles. Avec son mélange unique d'architecture historique et moderne, le monumental Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof offre un cadre idéal. Le musée organise un programme parallèle avec des conférences d'artistes et des activités scolaires.
Jimmy Nelson (Sevenoaks, Angleterre, 1967) a passé son enfance en Afrique, en Asie et au Moyen-Orient. Depuis 1993, il vit à Amsterdam, où se trouve le Jimmy Nelson Studio & Gallery. L'artiste photographie depuis quarante ans et expose dans les plus grands musées et galeries du monde entier. Son travail indépendant a également été présenté lors de foires d'art et de photographie telles que PAN Amsterdam, Photo London, Paris Photo et TEFAF Maastricht, ainsi qu'à la Fabrique des Lumières.
The Maastricht Museum of Photography, located in the Vrijthof, presents a striking exhibition by photographer Jimmy Nelson. Entitled "Between Sea and Sky," the exhibition features 65 photographs and two videos depicting twenty Dutch communities in traditional costumes. These images, featuring majestic skies, were taken in picturesque fishing villages, polder landscapes, and fortified towns. With his vibrant work, Nelson celebrates the beauty, cultural richness, and authenticity of humanity.
The Anglo-Dutch photographer is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking books "Before They Pass Away" (2013) and "Homage to Humanity" (2018), which present captivating photographs of unique indigenous peoples in the world's most remote regions. The elegant coffee table book "Between the Sea and the Sky" (2022) is a visual and artistic narrative exploring the rich cultural heritage of Nelson's adopted homeland and features over 350 intimate portraits and iconic landscapes.
With this inspiring series, Jimmy Nelson pays personal homage to time-honored traditions. He combines the timeless elegance of Dutch naturalism with contemporary portraiture. For both individual and group portraits, this passionate artist and storyteller uses a large-format analog camera. The result is picturesque and romantic images, rich in detail, reminiscent of the famous Dutch masters.
The intrinsic beauty of human diversity and shared heritage reinforces the sense of global interdependence, a recurring theme in Nelson's work. Visitors are invited to engage in a visual dialogue and reflect on the importance of cultural preservation and unity. With its unique blend of historic and modern architecture, the monumental Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof provides an ideal setting. The museum organizes a parallel program with artist talks and school activities.
Jimmy Nelson (Sevenoaks, England, 1967) spent his childhood in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Since 1993, he has lived in Amsterdam, where the Jimmy Nelson Studio & Gallery is located. The artist has been photographing for forty years and exhibits in major museums and galleries worldwide. His independent work has also been presented at art and photography fairs such as PAN Amsterdam, Photo London, Paris Photo, and TEFAF Maastricht, as well as at the Fabrique des Lumières.
The Rosette Nebula captured recently in Narrowband using a QHY600 60 Megapixel Full Frame Monochrome CMOS camera mounted on the Takahashi 130 FSQ that we have the honor of testing for QHYCCD.
This setup is available immediately for people wanting to subscribe to Grand Mesa Observatory's system 1.
grandmesaobservatory.com/equipment-rentals.
In this Hubble Palette version (SHO) the H-Alpha is mapped to green channel, SII is mapped to red channel and OIII is mapped to the blue channel.
Captured bin 2x2 over 3 nights in March 2021 for a total acquisition time of only 4.75 hours.
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Astrobin: www.astrobin.com/lnqzfq/
Technical Details
Captured and processed by: Terry Hancock
Location: GrandMesaObservatory.com Purdy Mesa, Colorado
Dates of Capture March 1st, 6th and 8th 2021
HA 90 min 18 x 300 sec
OIII 90 min 18 x 300 sec
SII 105 min 21 x 300 sec
Narrowband Filters by Chroma
Camera: QHY600 Monochrome CMOS Photographic version
Gain 60, Offset 76 in Read Mode Photographic 16 bit, bin 2x2
Calibrated with Dark, Bias and Flat Frames
Optics: Walter Holloway's Takahashi FSQ 130 APO Refractor @ F5
Mount: Paramount ME
Image Scale:2.39 arcsec/pix
Image Scale: 2x2 = 2.38 arcsec/pix
Field of View: 3d 7' 41.0" x 2d 3' 5.3 (127.3 x 190.1 arcmin)
Image Acquisition software Maxim DL6, Pre Processing and Starnet in Pixinsight Post Processed in Photoshop CC
The dim constellation Monoceros, just east of Orion, hosts yet another majestic star factory. The Rosette Nebula, a vast wreath of gas and dust with a cluster of new stars near its center, is not associated with the Orion Molecular cloud but lies further along the Orion Arm of the Milky Way.
The Rosette has an apparent size similar to the Orion Nebula. But at a distance of 5,000 light years, it’s three times farther than the Orion Nebula, which means it’s intrinsically three times larger, spanning a diameter of about 115 light years.
This extract from The Armchair Astronomer by Brian Ventrudo and Terry Hancock
The book is available in multi-media format from Apple’s iBook’s store, in high-resolution PDF format, and in standard e-book format from Amazon’s Kindle store.
cosmicpursuits.com/astronomy-courses-and-e-books/armchair...
Arcing the camera from front to above to behind and back down in a continual motion with twists and shifts to "tumble" the objects in view. This has become know under a host of monikers - pano-glitch, pano-sabotage, pano-vision.... The great thing about this emerging medium is it's still in its formative stages. Names and styles, techniques, all are up in the air as developments move along.
Some smart phones other than the classic Appe iPhone, can't do this and small, portable "hobby", pocket digital cameras with the Pano option can't do it either. It would seem to be an "error" that is intrinsic to the Apple iPhones.
It's a fantastic feature and a lot of people have done much with it, even though technically, it's a "fault" or "mistake". I just hope that some moron in Silicone Valley doesn't get excited about "fixing" this unforeseen creative feature !!! Until then, those of us who "pano-sabotage" are going to make hay while the sun shines !!!!!
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Music Link: "Downside Up" - Peter Gabriel, a performance done live in Italy on his DVD "Growing Up Live". The incredible set and performance acrobatics were designed by Montreal's Robert LePage. This lovely song captures beautifully, in words and music, the feeling I was going for in this and the next image.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ2hY6Fetw0
Click on Image to Enlarge ! Verticals work REALLY WELL this way !!!
© Richard S Warner ( Visionheart ) - 2015. All Rights Reserved. This image is not for use in any form without explicit, express, written permission.
Fascinated by NEO-Japan SL’s cyberpunk’s historical influences, MISS SL ♛ Australia finds it rebellious to traditional Japanese societal norms yet intrinsically connected with Japan’s ancient roots - melding it with diverse and clever eclectic cyber fantasy and western influences.
That said, MISS SL ♛ Australia turned to that of an ancient Shinobi assassin and Japan’s art of fan war fighting called “tessenjutsu.” Hojo Sinobi, ninja of this noble clan of the north, known for stealth and deception, used this defensive and offensive form of combat to slash and stab its victims.
For her cyber Hojo samurai fantasy look, MISS SL ♛ Australia adorns a Shi Enduo Wrap PVC red and black jacket, a Spartin Parx Izumi Kasa Freedom 2020 Hat, blood-stained Bauhaus Movement Flying Daggers, a Valr cyberpunk black gauntlet, Curemore Miss Romeo Pants metallic gold pants, and Shi Allettare Chilli platform shoes.
She completes her look with Shi Ruach hair, Shi Messiah Saber Earrings, Sole A-Con Plasma Unit Collar in red & black, and a ISUKA Katashi Japanese body tattoo, Alma Geisha eye makeup and Booty's Beauty Stunning lipstick.
As a final touch, inscribed on her left cheekbone is Yareba DekiruKo’s “I-can-do-it-if-I-try” tattoo in Kanji which symbolizes her passionate quest in the MISS SL competition.