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Hurricane Fiona way off shore
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Any one doing NFT's my collection is on Objkt
the strength of water
forgive me for deleting group comment codes...
they're not my thing.. tho I do appreciate the visit!
Alternate title: “Financial Transparency”
Many of the residential units in these Super Talls remain unoccupied, as an exercise in “commodification” of real estate. Easier to store and exchange enormous wealth if you pay, say, $100million for an apartment here, and don’t bother to occupy or personalize it. Lots of prestige, and more liquidity than ordinary real estate. Yes, it’s April Fool’s Day, but the joke is on New York’s taxpayers, not you.
Skyline along W57th St and the southern border of Central Park, in Midtown Manhattan.
1 Apr 2022; 10:00 CDT;
273,38,9
"PNC" has several meanings, but it most commonly refers to PNC Bank, the American financial services company. However, it can also stand for other things, such as Post-nut clarity, Police National Computer (in the UK), Physical-layer Network Coding, or the Pacific Northwest Corridor for high-speed rail.
Average borrowed funds of $65.3 billion were stable. PNC maintained a strong capital and liquidity position: Based
Pittsburgh National Bank, formed from a merger of Peoples First National Bank & Trust and Fidelity Trust Company.
Another play with oil drops for Sliders Sunday. Although this one lacks the graphic impact of last week’s I rather like the complexity and chaos… And I just love astronomy :)
The approach was very similar to last week which is why we’ve ended up with a similar palette of colours.
- Process the image normally to make Layer A.
- Duplicate the layer - Layer B [Ctrl+J in Affinity or PS]
- Rotate B by 180 degrees (or flip Horizontally then vertically). [Use the pointy tool to select the image for this layer and then either (PS) use the properties panel to flip or rotate or (AP) right-click the image and choose transform>flip]
- Change the blend mode of B to Difference
- Crop to a diagonal between the two brown crosses; 16x9 widescreen aspect ratio.
- Sharpen, brighten and tweak the colours with adjustments
- Merge the visible contents to a new layer on top - Layer C [there isn’t a menu item for this in PS I think, so the easiest way in both tools is (assuming you have four fingers): select the topmost layer in the layer stack and then Ctrl+Shift+Alt+E ]
- Set the blend mode of C to soft light
- (AP) With the pointy tool select the image [PS: Select the layer in the layer stack, Ctrl+T] and grab the bottom right corner right and down to stretch the layer
- Set the opacity of C to about 25% (the point of this layer is to add a bit of texture and break up the strict symmetry from A&B).
- Optional: add a lighting adjustment with a white spot from above and the texture slider set to a low value to add a bit of embossed texture to the artwork. (I haven’t checked PS for the equivalent.)
- Optional: add a slight dark vignette.
I’ll link the starting image in the first comment - you’re welcome to use this if you wish as a starting point if you want to have a play yourself.
Thanks for taking the time to look. I hope you enjoy the image. Happy Sliders Sunday :)
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My attempt at the "Crazy Tuesday" theme "water".
Shot with a Schneider Kreuznach "Componon-S 80 mm F 4 Makro Iris" (enlarging) lens on a Canon EOS R5.
The color blue represents both the sky and the sea and is associated with open spaces, freedom, intuition, imagination, inspiration, and sensitivity. Given all these positive qualities, I find it odd that blue is a rarity when it comes to nature. It is by far less prevalent than the reds, yellows, and greens. You'd think Mother Nature would give it a fair shake.
Image imagined in MidJourney AI and finished with Topaz Studio and Lightroom Classic.
AAW August 15 - 22: Liquidity
WIT: Another shot, this time just feathers, but more water, creating a more abstract image. Can't decide which one I prefer...
Les six toiles monumentales de l’exposition ont été créées par Olivier Debré comme les composantes d’une seule et même série en 1990-1991. Le titre de l’exposition, dessinant un lien symbolique entre les Nymphéas de Claude Monet et les grands tableaux de Debré, évoque en filigrane toute l’histoire de l’abstraction du XXe siècle. Les œuvres tardives de Monet ont en effet été considérées par certains artistes – les expressionnistes abstraits, notamment – comme les premières manifestations d’une forme d’abstraction en peinture. « Les Nymphéas d’Olivier Debré » n’entend pas invoquer un rapport d’influence direct entre l’impressionniste et le peintre ligérien, mais propose de souligner la parenté conceptuelle de leurs processus de création respectifs.
L'exposition Les Nymphéas d'Olivier Debré permet de présenter au public pour la première fois et dans son intégralité, cette série déployant ses couleurs sur près de cinquante-cinq mètres. L’œuvre, supposant une dimension spatiale, réclame un accrochage singulier, permettant d’embrasser la peinture d’après plusieurs points de vue, d’une manière comparable à celle dont l’artiste percevait son travail à l’atelier. Il ne s’agit pas d’une représentation directe du fleuve, mais d’une interprétation de sa fluidité, de sa liquidité, proprement plastiques. Face à ces œuvres, le regard s’évade, s’épanouit, se promène au gré de la surface et se perd dans les jeux de transparence et de matière, tantôt sèche, tantôt humide. Car Debré ne travaille pas la matière uniquement pour frapper la vision, il donne à ses couleurs un relief tactile et une présence enveloppante qui se propage bien au-delà des limites de la toile.À la manière des Nymphéas de l’Orangerie, ces six toiles de Loire, parmi les plus grandes jamais peintes par Debré, forment une incroyable fresque presque ininterrompue de couleurs et de lumière.Juxtaposées dans la galerie blanche, elles supposent une immersion totale dans un paysage pictural mental et coloré que l’on pourrait qualifier de « wall painting »¹. Ce rapprochement inhabituel, cette suggestion sensorielle font de cet accrochage un grand spectacle.
The six monumental canvases of the exhibition were created by Olivier Debré as the components of a single series in 1990-1991. The title of the exhibition, drawing a symbolic link between Claude Monet's Nymphéas and Debré's large paintings, evokes the entire history of 20th century abstraction. The late works of Monet have indeed been considered by some artists - the abstract expressionists, in particular - as the first manifestations of a form of abstraction in painting. "The Water Lilies of Olivier Debré" does not intend to invoke a report of direct influence between the Impressionist and the painter Loire, but proposes to emphasize the conceptual relationship of their respective creative processes.
The exhibition Les Nymphéas by Olivier Debré allows to present to the public for the first time and in its entirety, this series unfolding its colors on nearly fifty-five meters. The work, assuming a spatial dimension, requires a singular clash, allowing to embrace the painting from several points of view, in a manner comparable to that of which the artist perceived his work in the workshop. It is not a direct representation of the river, but an interpretation of its fluidity, its liquidity, properly plastic. Faced with these works, the gaze escapes, blossoms, wanders at the whim of the surface and is lost in the games of transparency and matter, sometimes dry, sometimes wet. Because Debré does not work the material only to strike the vision, it gives to its colors a tactile relief and an enveloping presence which spreads well beyond the limits of the canvas. In the manner of the Nymphéas of the Orangery, these six paintings of the Loire, among the largest ever painted by Debré, form an incredible almost uninterrupted fresco of colors and light. Juxtaposed in the white gallery, they imply a total immersion in a mental and colorful pictorial landscape that could be described as "Wall painting" ¹. This unusual combination, this sensory suggestion make this hanging a great show
AAweekly: Liquidity
I wanted to frame the fountain with the leaves and trees as to give the water the main focus.
In post a little enhancing, I wanted to bring the colour out more on the leaves so uped the colour on them, brought the clarity down overall as to give hazy feel..
Blue Wings AG was a charter airline based in Germany, focusing on serving Turkey, the Middle East and Russia from its base at Düsseldorf Airport.The headquarters were located on the airport property.
From 31 March to 4 May 2009, Blue Wings did not have an operating licence from the Federal Aviation Office and had to cease operations during this period, as the airline could not prove sufficient liquidity.
On 13 January 2010, Blue Wings ceased operations after the Federal Aviation Office had revoked the operating licence due to "lack of evidence of economic performance." On 10 February 2010, a bankruptcy application was filed. The airline cited economic problems and the tense overall economic situation in aviation as a reason. Around 250 employees were affected by the closure.
Les six toiles monumentales de l’exposition ont été créées par Olivier Debré comme les composantes d’une seule et même série en 1990-1991. Le titre de l’exposition, dessinant un lien symbolique entre les Nymphéas de Claude Monet et les grands tableaux de Debré, évoque en filigrane toute l’histoire de l’abstraction du XXe siècle. Les œuvres tardives de Monet ont en effet été considérées par certains artistes – les expressionnistes abstraits, notamment – comme les premières manifestations d’une forme d’abstraction en peinture. « Les Nymphéas d’Olivier Debré » n’entend pas invoquer un rapport d’influence direct entre l’impressionniste et le peintre ligérien, mais propose de souligner la parenté conceptuelle de leurs processus de création respectifs.
L'exposition Les Nymphéas d'Olivier Debré permet de présenter au public pour la première fois et dans son intégralité, cette série déployant ses couleurs sur près de cinquante-cinq mètres. L’œuvre, supposant une dimension spatiale, réclame un accrochage singulier, permettant d’embrasser la peinture d’après plusieurs points de vue, d’une manière comparable à celle dont l’artiste percevait son travail à l’atelier. Il ne s’agit pas d’une représentation directe du fleuve, mais d’une interprétation de sa fluidité, de sa liquidité, proprement plastiques. Face à ces œuvres, le regard s’évade, s’épanouit, se promène au gré de la surface et se perd dans les jeux de transparence et de matière, tantôt sèche, tantôt humide. Car Debré ne travaille pas la matière uniquement pour frapper la vision, il donne à ses couleurs un relief tactile et une présence enveloppante qui se propage bien au-delà des limites de la toile.À la manière des Nymphéas de l’Orangerie, ces six toiles de Loire, parmi les plus grandes jamais peintes par Debré, forment une incroyable fresque presque ininterrompue de couleurs et de lumière.Juxtaposées dans la galerie blanche, elles supposent une immersion totale dans un paysage pictural mental et coloré que l’on pourrait qualifier de « wall painting »¹. Ce rapprochement inhabituel, cette suggestion sensorielle font de cet accrochage un grand spectacle.
The six monumental canvases of the exhibition were created by Olivier Debré as the components of a single series in 1990-1991. The title of the exhibition, drawing a symbolic link between Claude Monet's Nymphéas and Debré's large paintings, evokes the entire history of 20th century abstraction. The late works of Monet have indeed been considered by some artists - the abstract expressionists, in particular - as the first manifestations of a form of abstraction in painting. "The Water Lilies of Olivier Debré" does not intend to invoke a report of direct influence between the Impressionist and the painter Loire, but proposes to emphasize the conceptual relationship of their respective creative processes.
The exhibition Les Nymphéas by Olivier Debré allows to present to the public for the first time and in its entirety, this series unfolding its colors on nearly fifty-five meters. The work, assuming a spatial dimension, requires a singular clash, allowing to embrace the painting from several points of view, in a manner comparable to that of which the artist perceived his work in the workshop. It is not a direct representation of the river, but an interpretation of its fluidity, its liquidity, properly plastic. Faced with these works, the gaze escapes, blossoms, wanders at the whim of the surface and is lost in the games of transparency and matter, sometimes dry, sometimes wet. Because Debré does not work the material only to strike the vision, it gives to its colors a tactile relief and an enveloping presence which spreads well beyond the limits of the canvas. In the manner of the Nymphéas of the Orangery, these six paintings of the Loire, among the largest ever painted by Debré, form an incredible almost uninterrupted fresco of colors and light. Juxtaposed in the white gallery, they imply a total immersion in a mental and colorful pictorial landscape that could be described as "Wall painting" ¹. This unusual combination, this sensory suggestion make this hanging a great show
A peaceful summer evening in 2013, as a lady paddled back to shore in a golden moment on the back bay...
From our Peanuts plush collection. This is a Snoopy beanie plush from Irwin Toys.
In our toy collecting, we've had a happy history with Irwin.
We first found Irwin via their 1:6 vehicles, the 1962 Barbie Austin Healy convertible:
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And the 1963 Ken Hot Rod Roadster:
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We also have some of their boxed Sailor Moon dolls and, of course, some lovely Peanuts items.
The company was founded in 1926 in Toronto, Ontario, by Samuel and Beatrice Irwin. Originally named Irwin Specialties, it operated out of the family home and didn't initially focus on toys. instead, it was an importer and distributor of dry goods, clothing, and souvenirs.
It wasn't until the late 1940s and early 1950s, when Samuel’s sons Arnold and Mac Irwin took over, that the business shifted its primary focus to toys. They incorporated as Irwin Toy in 1954.
This was the company's "Golden Era." During this time, major American toy companies (like Kenner, Parker Brothers, and Hasbro) found it difficult or expensive to set up their own operations in Canada due to tariffs and market size.
Irwin Toy capitalized on this by becoming the exclusive Canadian licensee and distributor for these massive brands. If you grew up in Canada during this period, almost every major toy you owned was likely stamped with the Irwin logo, even if it was invented by an American company.
They distributed the Hula Hoop, Frisbee, Slinky, Etch A Sketch, and Easy-Bake Oven.
In the 1940s–1950s, Irwin Plastics Corp (a related entity in New York) produced some of the earliest polyurethane toys, including convertibles, sedans, and sports cars. These vehicles were well-crafted and are now highly collectible.
Perhaps most famously, Irwin was the Canadian distributor for Star Wars action figures (licensing them from Kenner).
In the late 90s, Irwin found massive success manufacturing and distributing toys for Dragon Ball Z and Sailor Moon, which became some of their best-selling lines ever.
They were also the Canadian distributors for Atari and Sega video game consoles at various points.
The company went public in 1969 but remained largely family-controlled.
Irwin Toy is also famous in legal circles for the landmark Supreme Court of Canada case, Irwin Toy Ltd. v. Quebec (Attorney General).
The Issue: Quebec passed a law banning commercial advertising directed at children under 13.
The Outcome: Irwin challenged the law, arguing it violated their freedom of expression. While the court agreed it limited free speech, they ruled the limit was "reasonable" to protect children, and Irwin lost the case.
By the 1990s, the business model began to crumble. The era of free trade (NAFTA) and globalization meant that American giants like Hasbro and Mattel no longer needed a middleman; they started distributing their own products in Canada, cutting Irwin out.
Facing these pressures, the Irwin family sold the company in March 2001 to a private investment group called Livgroup for approximately $55 million.
Under new ownership, the company struggled immediately. They faced liquidity problems and missed critical shipping deadlines for the 2002 holiday season.
On December 2, 2002, Irwin Toy declared bankruptcy and entered liquidation, ending 76 years of operations.
The story did not end with the bankruptcy. In 2003, George and Peter Irwin (grandsons of the founders) purchased the brand name and logo back from the liquidators.
They relaunched the company (often referred to as iToys or simply Irwin Toy again). While no longer the massive distributor it once was, the revitalized company focuses on developing its own proprietary toys and smaller niche products rather than relying on licensing deals from major corporations.
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A year of the shows and performers of the Bijou Planks Theater.
In our toy collecting, plush is not a strong point and that remains true for our Peanuts collection. The 2001 'Many Lives of Snoopy' series from McDonald's Japan is a plush series that we featured from 2020-2021. Because each plush figure was themed, it was easy to create specific scenes.
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Also, in Japan we did pick up a nice series of small plush, about 16mm. These plush seem to have the same origin though there are different tags. The Law Label (The label that is sewn to plush toys containing copyright and materials information.) always has 'Peanuts' and a copyright for United Feature Syndicate. The cardboard tag labels vary with many carrying the 'RM' label. All of the plush were manufactured in Hong Kong. So, we think a Japanese company (Perhaps Nakajima Corporation) manufactured these and released them to various distributors.
Most of these plush have no distinguishing themes or names but rather standard figures released in a variety of colors. We've photographed a couple from this series here:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/54393731518/
And here:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/53579825200/
So, rather than creating scenes with stories, we decided to feature these lovely plush among the Peanuts collection and provide some fun information.
This was originally a shot taken on Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island, Georgia. The sun was low in the sky and cast long shadows. The original looks a little spooky, but this overprocessed looks even spookier. Here is the original:
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For Smile on Saturday
Theme: Overprocessed
AAW August 15 - 22: Liquidity
WIT: I was at the pond yesterday, and the heat made the ducks want to splash themselves. So I set up a fast shutter speed to freeze the water motion, and took a number of shots. This one was kind of neat with the other duck in the distance. In post, did a bit of colour enhancing, and cropped.
Made Explore.
Was able to get into the water this Easter weekend. It was really nice to get out and to get into the waves again.
G'day g'day there ladies and gentlemen, it's been a while. Quite a while. Indeed I seem to write that with every post. Hopefully soon I'll make my way back more consistently and give you all a well deserved explanation.
In the meantime, here's something recent from one of the very few times I've gone for a walk with my camera in recent years. Gotta love Sydney sandstone.
I hope you are all staying as safe and healthy as possible in these crazy and difficult times.
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Today's Tune: "Whisky In The Jar - Metallica"
The Overview: Hi people!!! Hope you are doing well, this is a shot that I took last night in my mini light setup, I had this idea for a long time and most of you have already seen such pictures but this is something I had to try too =) and this is my version of it, I have been experimenting with lights for about a month and last night I finally managed to take some nice shots, This is again not a 'too much' processed work, just tweaked some sliders in LR and here it is, A glass of Dark Thought for you :P, Hope you all will like it.
Go on guess.
OK I’ll give you a clue. It’s a home type item. This one is unique and so will yours be when you have one, though they don’t last all that long until you buy the next one.
I'll leave the answer here somewhere in case you get stuck and it starts annoying you (which wouldn't be fun).
Oh. And I mangled the processing just to make it look more interesting. That’s what may confuse you :)
For Donnertagsmonochrom and my 100x project (this one should be plain B&W).
Thank you for taking the time to look. I hope you enjoy the image. Happy Monochrome Thursday and 100x :)
[Handheld in indoor lighting.
Developed in Affinity. Curves, Clarity and High Pass/Linear blend in processing.
Converted to B&W using Nik Color Efex with a B&W Solarisation filter, followed by an IR Film filter and finished off with a Vignette Blur to add a little mystery. Back in AP just a little Unsharp Mask sharpening.]