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This is so NOT what I had imagined my first turquoise picture would be! It was lying around half-finished when I started the challenge, and so I finished it..... It's watercolour - the blue is a Dr Ph Martin's Radiant Watercolour, which, if you haven't tried them, I would recommend. Brilliant colours, though not lightfast. The gold is Quinacridone Gold, one of my favourite colours, and is a Windsor and Newton pan watercolour.
This is a photo of a person taking pictures on the iPhone and sending them home. I deliberately use a diagonal composition to break the rule of thirds. Black and white, why not? Experimental!
The Orion Nebula is a picture book of star formation, from the massive, young stars shaping the nebula to the pillars of dense gas that may be the homes of budding stars. The Trapezium resides in the bright central region. Ultraviolet light unleashed by these stars carves a cavity in the emission nebula and disrupts the growth of hundreds of smaller stars.
Image credit: NASA,ESA, M. Robberto (STScI/ESA) and the Hubble Space Telescope Orion Treasury Project Team
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Aloe vera is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. An evergreen perennial, it originates from the Arabian Peninsula but grows wild in tropical climates around the world and is cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses.
Aloe Vera has been used for thousands of years to treat a multitude of conditions, both externally and internally. The earliest reference to its use dates back to an ancient Egyptian papyrus of herbal medicine from the 16th century BC, and this is thought to be a copy of earlier records. The aloe vera plant grows naturally in many areas of the world. It has been widely cultivated worldwide, especially since the Second World War, when it was found to reduce the effects of nuclear radiation. Today it is found in a multitude of products, including beauty, personal care and health products. Whether you have a skin ailment, a digestive upset or simply want improved health, aloe vera can help you.
Biscayne Park FL
Titulo / Title: ¿El Cielo es real?
Modelo / Model: Cielo + Edificio (Heaven + Building)
Locación / Location: Municipio Chacao , Caracas - Venezuela
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Foto Ganadora del concurso: Rascacielos (Skyscrapers).
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Foto Ganadora del mini concurso 515: REFLEJOS.
Grupo: Tu foto es Arte.
This is an aerial shot of the Tata Salt Plant near Northwich, Cheshire. I believe salt has been extracted in this area for several hundred years, certainly before anyone had heard of Tata. The firm produces sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate and of course, sodium chloride.
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Pantai Remis, Selangor. Apparently it's one of the most accessible beach and nearest to Kuala Lumpur, where I live.
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Lobiger is one of the fascinating species of sacoglossa that has retained the typical spiral gastropod shell. Lobiger's belong to the family, Oxynoidae.
This snail is a food specialist. It lives on the green algae Caulerpa racemosa and feeds exclusively on it. the green snail is almost invisible on the green algae.
Explore #169, 20.05.2024
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This is the last view I had of the Grand Canyon before plunging into its abyss for a descent of 1400m. It is a very beautiful park without being my favorite in the region.
My beautiful wisteria is blooming again!
Wisteria is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae (Leguminosae), that includes ten species of woody twining vines that are native to China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Southern Canada, the Eastern United States, and north of Iran. They were later introduced to France, Germany and various other countries in Europe. Some species are popular ornamental plants.
“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.”
― Rainer Maria Rilke.
Los Angeles. California.
today is World Pinhole Photography Day, hurrah! I will try to get some pinholes made today to submit -- in the meantime, here is one more pinhole image I made while in Iceland, which i still am dreaming of returning to!
for how to participate in WPPD, here's the link:
Is Lunch Ready Skippy is out looking for some bird seed or peanuts, he sat still for a bit then ran back to his tree, shot in North Carolina.
San Miniato al Monte is a basilica in Florence, central Italy, standing atop one of the highest points in the city. It has been described as one of the finest Romanesque structures in Tuscany and one of the most scenic churches in Italy. There is an adjoining Olivetan monastery, seen to the right of the basilica when ascending the stairs.
St. Miniato or Minas was an Armenian prince serving in the Roman army under Emperor Decius. He was denounced as a Christian after becoming a hermit and was brought before the Emperor who was camped outside the gates of Florence. The Emperor ordered him to be thrown to beasts in the Amphitheatre where a panther was called upon him but refused to devour him. Beheaded in the presence of the Emperor, he is alleged to have picked up his head, crossed the Arno and walked up the hill of Mons Fiorentinus to his hermitage. A shrine was later erected at this spot and there was a chapel there by the 8th century. Construction of the present church was begun in 1013 by Bishop Alibrando and it was endowed by the Emperor Henry II. The adjoining monastery began as a Benedictine community, then passed to the Cluniacs and then in 1373 to the Olivetans, who still run it. The monks make famous liqueurs, honey and herbal teas, which they sell from a shop next to the church.
The interior exhibits the early feature of a choir raised on a platform above the large crypt. It has changed little since it was first built. The patterned pavement dates from 1207. The centre of the nave is dominated by the beautiful freestanding Cappella del Crocefisso (Chapel of the Crucifix), designed by Michelozzo in 1448. It originally housed the miraculous crucifix now in Santa Trìnita and is decorated with panels long thought to be painted by Agnolo Gaddi. The terracotta decoration of the vault is by Luca della Robbia.
The crypt is the oldest part of the church and the high altar supposedly contains the bones of St Minias himself (although there is evidence that these were removed to Metz before the church was even built). In the vaults are frescoes by Taddeo Gaddi.
The raised choir and presbytery contain a magnificent Romanesque pulpit and screen made in 1207. The apse is dominated by a great mosaic of Christ between the Virgin and St Minias on its vaulted ceiling dating from 1297; the same subject is depicted on the façade of the church and is probably by the same unknown artist. The crucifix above the high altar is attributed to Luca della Robbia. The sacristy is decorated with a great fresco cycle on the Life of St Benedict by Spinello Aretino (1387).
Hwy 149 is how you access this marvelous view, located between Lake City and Creede Colorado.
Looking to the WSW, South Clear creek runs as far as the eye can see into this valley. Down this valleyee one finds (more or less in order): Troutvale Reservoir, Brown Lakes, 3 separately named "Hermit" reservoirs, a Hermit Lake and in the far distance is Simpson Mtn (14 miles from the camera).
Were you to continue in the direction the camera is pointed past the Simpson mountain, a significant waypoint would be Shiprock NM. (SE of the 4 Corners area; a mere 111 miles further on.)
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Cluxewe is a resort on First Nations Kwakwaka'wakw (or Kwakiutl) land that includes an excellent restaurant, cabins, and a campground. From the tenting area - which has its pros and a few major cons depending on which site you get - a long gravel spit leads to the mouth of the Cluxewe River, seen here in morning fog. The beach is pristine. Litter is almost non-existent. Walk it early in the morning and you will almost certainly be alone. To the seaward side is Broughton Strait; to the left, across a small hump of land, is the Cluxewe River and estuary. You may see eagles, loons, sandpipers, seals, herons, mink, and waterfowl. Two huge, old tree stumps guard the beach. I loved the textures, the growth lines embedded in the weathered wood, and the new growth springing out of the old.
Photographed on the wild, foggy coast of Vancouver Island, BC (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission © 2019 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
Whoever is happy will make others happy.
Anne Frank
The Diary of a Young Girl
Chi è felice renderà felici gli altri.
Anna Frank
Diario
This is a rather recursive picture.
I started with the word Dot on the screen of my PC. I photographed that and loaded it back into the PC and repeated the process.
When viewed Large, it is possible to see that each Pixel is multiple dots ;o)
Dots for Macro Mondays
513353 is a London Midland and Scottish Railway designed 12 ton unfitted Ventilated Goods Van, built at Wolverton Works in 1940 (Lot 1273), to diagram D2039 and is seen here in the yard at Swanwich, Midland Railway Centre, 25th January 2009.
This was for the Gizmodo weekly challenge. The challenge was to be directly over your subject. I was pretty sure I would never pull this off, but ta-da!!! That is why I took all the photos from the front just in case I spoked her. However, this little gal was extremely photogenic. I was able to position myself directly over her after several other shots. She actually followed me around a bit seemingly wanting me to take her photo (as seen below). I used the Opteka 31mm tube as well as a Raynox 250 adapter. Why do I asume its female...... I guess because ive never seen a dude beg for a photo shoot.
It is a well known fact that Hinduism and Buddhism are the two major religions of Nepal, each having it's own rules and rituals. However, like most festivals of Nepal, both Hindus and Buddhist unite to celebrate the festival of Indra Jatra. This festival is celebrated by both Hindus and Buddhists with great enthusiasm. It is also believed that Indra Jatra is a festival of classical dances. It is on this very day when one is able to observe numerous varieties of traditional dances. The festival is named after Lord Indra who is known as the god of rain and also as the king of heaven.
The festival of Indra Jatra continues for eight days with much rejoicing, singing, dancing and feasting. People from all over Nepal, mostly those who live within the Kathmandu Valley, gather at the Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu. The first day of the festival is viewed by a large number of people. On that day, a long wooden pole is erected in front of the ancient Royal Palace at Hanuman Dhoka, in order to propitiate Lord Indra, the"god of rain". Classical dancers also assemble at the spot, wearing different kinds of traditional masks and costumes and dancing around the courtyard of Hanuman Dhoka to celebrate Indra's visit.
*http://www.nepalhomepage.com/society/festivals/indrajatra.html
Just waiting for the toasted bread...
Bastian (mixed breed), 01.04.2017.
Olympus OMD EM5 Digital Camera
LIMNI - ΛΙΜΝΗ (December 21, 2014)
Limni, on the island of Evia, is a small port, beach and tourist resort, which is beautiful the whole year round. It is located 80 km NW of Chalkida and about 150 km from Athens.
The island of Evia lies along the Eastern coast of Central Greece, and is accessible to the mainland via two bridges, an old wooden bridge and a contemporary suspension bridge. There are also frequent ferries to several parts of the island. It is 175 km long and is the second largest island in Greece, and the third largest in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Taken on the weekend of December 20-21, 2014 while my English wife Theresa Jane Brown and I were visiting friends.
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Athens, Greece
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This is pretty much the answer that runs through my mind when thinking how long until this COVID-19 uncertainty ends.
Olympus E-M1 Mark II
Olympus M.60mm F2.8 Macro
Aperture ƒ/5.0
Focal length 60.0 mm
Shutter 1/320
ISO 800
Spring is here!!! Well, almost.....
Another rainy day means another opportunity to practice with the droplet refraction :-) I refused to cut the daffodils from the garden, so ended up bringing in the entire planting pot (very large one!!) indoors, as it was raining too heavy outdoors to work there. Having the daffodils 'fixed' in the pot made lining up the flower with the droplets a lot more of a challenge than if I had a cut flower, but ultimately meant that the daffodil lived to see another day and cheer us on, reminding us it's nearly spring :-)
İşte gidiyorum
Birşey demeden
Arkamı dönmeden
Şikayet etmeden
Hiçbirşey almadan
Birşey vermeden
Yol ayrılmış, görmeden gidiyorum...
" I tried to find what Order is. I was excited about it, and I wrote many, many words of what Order is. Every time I wrote something, I felt it wasn't quite enough. If I had covered, say, two thousand pages with just words of what Order is, I would not be satisfied with this statement. And then I stopped by not saying what it is, just saying, "Order is." And somehow I wasn't sure if was complete until I asked somebody, ad the person I asked said, "You must stop right there. It's marvelous; just stop there, saying, 'Order is.' "
John Lobell (Between Silence and Light)
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This species epitomizes the brilliant colours of many tropical birds. Chlorophonias belong to the Tanager family; this individual seen at El Dorado Lodge belongs to the Santa Marta subspecies.
Since my last post , I've been receiving tons of emails from people owning one or more cut heads, asking me how to better take care of them and make them happy. Well, I'm sorry I couldn't reply to everyone individually and I'm not an expert myself, but here are some basic rules to follow:
#1 conserve the head in a dry place away from direct sunlight (to avoid degradation)
#2 make sure the head always wears sunglasses (even if exposed only to artificial light)
#3 never feed the head (not even when it complains)
#4 make sure the head is heavily exposed to at least four hours of television and/or pop music on a daily basis (to avoid consciousness)
#5 hire someone metaphysical but funny to babysit the head on Saturday nights and take it out for a drink (but remember that the head must drink responsibly)
[This image shows you how to apply rules #2 and #5, if you guys want the full tutorial, just drop me a line. Hope that helps.]
for the Flickr Museum of Fine Art: some random reflections on clonation, a fascinating and disquieting theme
Moon (Silent Acoustic) is an absolute doll and invited me to be her guest at the birthday round of Kustom9! The event opens on Oct. 15th at midnight.
Happy Halloween!
... maybe I'm a bit early. Listen, it is the best holiday.
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This windblown messy hair comes with detachable spike headband and roses, includes 4 Style Hud Options, and Fatpack Exclusive Colors. Stop by Kustom9 on the 15th to try out a demo!
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Olivia is Cypriot and works as an electrical engineer on ships in the North Sea involved in lying and servicing undersea cables.
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Sorry for all the indoor shots... It's uber cold and I'm lazy..
I hope your week is going well!<3
81017 is approaching Nuneaton with a London bound parcels train, on the right 85011 is keeping the track free of snow.
81017 was built by Birmingham Railway Wagon and Carriage Company at Smethwick, it entered service as E3020 27/04/1961. It was withdrawn 15/07/1991 and scrapped at Cooper's Metals (Attercliffe) 03/01/1992
85011 was built at Doncaster Works as E3066, it entered service 17/04/1963. Under TOPS it was to become 85011 and in 11/10/1990 as an 85/1 85114. That career did not last as it was withdrawn 01/07/1991 and cut by M.C. Metals (Springburn) 01/02/1993
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