It has been awhile since I have posted to Photochallenge and I must say that my photography has suffered as a result. My intention is to be more active with the group this year! My very first photograph I posted to photochallenge 4 years ago was for a Macro challenge in which I photographed these very same watch gears. Since I was new to this type of photography and did not have a proper Macro lens I took the shot using the "poor mans macro" technique (my first time trying the technique). For me, photochallenge was not solely about the photograph, it was about the research and the information I learned as a result of the challenge. So for my comeback photo I thought it would be significant to "redo" that first photo with all the knowledge and experience I gained since first joining photochallenge and being able to now use a proper Macro lens, since it was the weekly challenges of this group that helped me identify my photographic style and also influence the type of gear I have invested in over the years. I would like to thank Jeanie and Eric for continuing the challenges and everyone else who is kind enough to donate their time to the group! (If interested in viewing the "original" photo, it can be found at the bottom of my feed).

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#Clouds

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“It's not the destination, but the journey that matters”

Thomas Stearns Eliot

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“Non è la destinazione, ma il viaggio che conta”.

Thomas Stearns Eliot

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… one month yes, and one no, my Provincial Health Authority of Messina sends me on a three-day mission (from Taormina) to the Civil Hospital of Lipari, located in via Sant'Anna…In my spare time, free from work commitments, I dedicate myself to my photographic passion; the photographs that I present here were all taken in the months of this year 2023; I made various photos according to the dictates of street photography (or street photography), I made some portraits, having always met people in the hand, very willing to let themselves be photographed (perhaps it will be ... that the people of the island are open-minded, eager and used to to communicate with strangers..?!), some portraits were made of people intent on their work; all the photos were taken in the city of Lipari, except for two taken in the port of Milazzo, the departure and arrival point of the hydrofoils (but there is also the ship) for the Aeolian Islands. I met (and photographed) the sweet lady, very good and appreciated American artist, Mrs Janette Little (photographed together with her affable and very nice husband, of Aeolian origins); of the talented artist mrs Janette in addition to her portrait I propose two of her works, I had noticed them some time ago, I had wanted to bring some photos of these works with me, now I propose them in black and white because this is a monochrome series, I note however that the originals are in color, for those wishing to see his works, I add the link to his web site below.

janetlittle.jimdofree.com/

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….un mese si, ed uno no, la mia Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Messina, mi manda in missione per tre giorni (da Taormina) all’Ospedale Civile di Lipari, situato in via Sant’Anna …Nei ritagli di tempo, libero dagli impegni di lavoro, mi dedico alla mia passione fotografica; le fotografie che qui presento sono state tutte realizzate nei mesi di quest’anno 2023; ho realizzato varie foto secondo i dettami della fotografia di strada (o street photography), ho realizzato alcuni ritratti, avendo incontrato sempre persone alla mano, molto disponibili nel lasciarsi fotografare (sarà forse…che la gente isolana è di mentalità aperta, desiderosa ed abituata a comunicare con gli estranei..?!), alcuni ritratti sono stati eseguiti a persone intente nei loro lavori; tutte le foto sono state realizzate nella città di Lipari, tranne due realizzate nel porto di Milazzo, scalo di partenza e di arrivo degli aliscafi (ma c’è anche la nave) per le isole Eolie. Ho conosciuto (e fotografato) la dolcissima signora, bravissima ed apprezzata artista, di origini americane mrs Janette Little (fotografata insieme al suo affabile e simpaticissimo marito, di origini eoliane); della bravissima artista mrs Janette oltre al suo ritratto propongo due sue lavori, li avevo notati tempo fa, avevo desiderato portare con me alcune foto di queste opere, adesso le propongo in bianco e nero perché questa è una serie in monocromia, faccio notare però che gli originali sono a colori, per chi desiderasse vedere i suoi lavori, aggiungo sotto il link al suo sito sul web.

janetlittle.jimdofree.com/

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Washington DC

I lost my heart in this lake of Kashmir, if you find it in this image, do let me know.

Trinidad, California

With Star & Dee

Strobist: AB1600 with gridded 60 X30 softbox camera left. Reflector camera right. Triggered by Cybersync.

Carrizo Plains

I thought the title rather clever, however, I would be interested if anyone out there found it disrespectful toward the Black Lives Matter Movement.

Beautiful thing of being connected with the world is, no matter of your current time, somewhere is 3 am, and it is exactly what crossed my mind while I was playing with prims like legos. Often my eyes caught the sight of clock and hoped it would be 3 am.

It seems that such thoughts bring out a creative vibe, maybe it was the animation on the [ kunst ] - SA 906 Spectrum Analyzer or the wind-light that gave the chill mood, be it how it may the result is this small space to just chill, turn on music and get lost in good drink.

My decision for this area was again a modern blend of mostly 2 creators, [ kunst ] with the sound system and the wine, and then Architect with the throne like egg lounge chair, it came together just the way I hoped for.

I leave you to relaxing and hoping for your own 3 am mind rushes with these tunes : www.youtube.com/watch?v=03JDt-Sv5yc

Dorian Lacroix

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"My work is loving the world.

Here the sunflowers, there the hummingbird—

equal seekers of sweetness.

Here the quickening yeast; there the blue plums.

Here the clam deep in the speckled sand.

Are my boots old? Is my coat torn?

Am I no longer young, and still half-perfect? Let me

keep my mind on what matters,

which is my work,

which is mostly standing still and learning to be

astonished." ~ Mary Oliver

I can't tell you how much I LOVE this quote. Anyone who knows me would see me in that second verse ... lol, I'm no fashion plate ... just get me to the wildlife and outdoors!

Have a great day ... these baby elk charmed me so much as we saw many of them. These particular ones were in Yellowstone.

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Times Square 5/31/20

'Cause I want you to hold me now

Nothing else matters

It's just the two of us

And if it all falls down

Nothing else matters

I know we're strong enough

I'm not giving up

~Sophie Ellis-Bextor video link

Makeup and styling by the talented Kelayla of www.transvista.co.uk/

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I was driving out of Kananaskis country (lots of trees) when I noticed that cloud. As I left the forest, and entered the rolling hills, that cloud grew bigger and bigger. I snapped a few pictures and then embraced myself as I drove back home, hidden somewhere in that mess. Needless to say, this was amazing to witness and an honour to capture.

I've learned that it doesn't matter how big your house is, apparently, it is not big enough. ^_^

Thank you everyone for the appreciation, time and comments!!

Side note: Ignore the grass and it's a house on the ocean.

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Good Friday Procesion 2012 , St.Aloysius Gonzaga Parish , Poblacion ,Guinyangan Quezon Province

CP 8757, the Every Child Matters unit, leads a colorful consist East through Hammond, IN on a manifest.

Cover of 'Streetmonk' 3-Jun-2014

Some concrete blocks outside Waterloo station. Taken with my iPhone and processed with CameraBag using the Lolo filter.

I love them!

They were laughing so hard...all because I was laying on the ground to get this shot... apparently...in doggy poo! (all of which they knew, but didn't tell me until much later!) Glad I could make their day a little happier!

Satkhira, Bangladesh

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...even when they are only partially there themselves.

I don't have the time to really write tonight, I have to run here in a moment to go teach a class and if I don't post this now it will be really late by the time I get the chance to post again.

I will say that my assignment I will be giving the class tonight will be to choose a location close to home, somewhere within say, a five minute walk, somewhere they could easily go to every day, and then go to that place as many times as they can this week and to make photos. The idea being that on the second, third, fourth or fifth trip to a spot you look at it differently. It is an exercising in learning how to see. This bridge is my spot. I go there again and again, reminding myself that every time I go to look at it with fresh eyes no matter how familiar it may seem... it is never really the same bridge. This practice has served me well over the years, hopefully it helps my students too.

P.S. Saw a short video on-line today about Abelardo Morell. Do your inner photographer a favor and look him up. He has been a favorite of mine for many years now but his more recent tent camera work is so intriguing.

Innova 6x9 pinhole / Kodak Ektar 100

We Hear You

We See You

We Support You

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Location: Ojuela - www.flickr.com/groups/ojuela/

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Head:

LeLUTKA Gaia Head 3.1

Eyes: {S0NG} Kirsi Eyes V2 - BOM

Lipgloss: [TEAR] May Gloss SET 2

Skin: .N X LELUTKA EVOX YEN SKIN (SUNKISS) WB

Eyelashes: Malina - Tess eyelashes / Lelutka EVO & EVO X

Other:

•Izzie's - LeL Evo X - Cheek Freckles 04

•Izzie's - LeL Evo X - 05 Ear Freckles 45%

•Izzie's - LeL Evo X - 04 Ear Moles

•Eyebags: [theSkinnery] Wornout Eyebags Collection (LeLutkaEvoX)

•Izzie's - LeL Evo X - Face Moles V2 (dark)

•Izzie's - LeL Evo X - Heavy Freckles 06

•ONE 2K - RED CHEEK - 50 % / BOM MESH

•ONE 2K - RED NOSE - 50 % / BOM MESH

•/ GLITTER / Milan 1.1

Face Tattoo:

•[ LEPUNK ] Fall Seven, stand up eight +EVOX+ (dragon)

•Ladybird. // Mandala 2 - Double

Nose ring: .random.Matter. - Reyn Septum Gift - Gold [White]

Bindi: Dahlia - Cleo - Moon Bindi

Tongue: [The DeadBoy] Morus Tongue V1.2

Body

Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V5.3

Skin: - VELOUR: Ipanema Body for Maitreya - Curvy (Sunkiss) TATTOO

Other:

•Glam Affair - Body Freckles 50%

•ONE 2K - VEINS IN CHEST 5 / SYSTEM BOM MESH 1

•Izzie's - Belly Stretch Marks 04

•Izzie's - Body Moles V2 (dark)

•Izzie's - Body Veins & Cellulite 04 + freckles

•Izzie's - Breast Veins + Stretch Marks 4

•.: Vegas :. Tattoo Applier Geisha and the Cat

•Hoodlem - Soho x Fresh (BOM) – leg tattoo

•MARPESIA Cellulite – BOM

•MARPESIA Breast Veins 01 - [BOM - OMEGA]

•MARPESIA Body Stretch Marks - [BOM]

•MARPESIA Bikini Top & Thong Tan Lines - [BOM]

Body jewellery:

•Kaithleen's Gemstone Clavicle Piercing

•Kaithleen's Gemstone Spinal Piercing

•MICHAN - Scarlet Anklets - Gold

•MICHAN - Luna Armlets

•Secrets - Livia Body Chain - Gold -

Hair: *barberyumyum*L19(02) set

Top: TETRA - Purity Top – Maitreya

Jacket: TETRA - Tokyo Puffer jacket – Maitreya

Jeans: *CORDEWA* FEMALE DARK STYLE JEANS FAT PACK-MAITREYA LARA

Boots: *CORDEWA* FEMALE DARK STYLE BOOTS FAT PACK-MAITREYA LARA

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he he heee -- Made it to Explore: Highest position: 441 on Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Thanks all of you!! :-))

I have had the following quote on my mind the whole evening and a desire to share it; I hope it speaks to your heart as it does to mine. Be blessed!

Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter.

- Francis Chan,

Crazy love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God

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Hilaire Beaumont

I'm driving your car with you

Sleeping in the seat next to me like a baby

You twist and you turn

You're traveling fast like a bird in a dream

Look at it go

Look at it dance over the sky like a rocket

A love machine, a cinematic dream

So pure and it hurts

When the beauty is lost in the speed

'Cause everything matters to me

(To me, to me, to me, to me)

To me

You're part of the dawn where the light comes from the dark

You're a part of the morning and everything matters

And we are, an atom and a star

You're a part of the movement and everything matters

(To me, to me, to me, to me)

I'm watching a storm turn into form

In the clouds of the world like a burst

It dances and it twirls on the top of the world

It is good and it hurts

Look at it go

Look at it dance over the sky like a rocket

A teacher, a simulated dream

A cure, a cure for the hurt

And the pleasure you feel is real

You're part of the dawn where the light comes from the dark

You're a part of the morning and everything matters

And we are, an atom and a star

You're a part of the movement and everything matters

(To me, to me, to me, to me)

(To me, to me, to me, to me)

Quelque part avant l'aube

Quand la lumière veut nous voir

Quelque part dans le monde

Un oiseau s'endort sans bruit

Toi et moi

Dans la nuit on trouvera

Quelque part où déposer

Les fleurs qu'on a cueillies

Part avant l'aube

Quand la lumière veut nous voir

Quelque part dans le monde

Un oiseau s'endort sans bruit

Toi et moi

Dans la nuit on trouvera

Quelque part où déposer

Les fleurs qu'on a cueillies

Part avant l'aube

Quand la lumière veut nous voir

Quelque part dans le monde

Un oiseau s'endort sans bruit

Toi et moi

Dans la nuit on trouvera

Quelque part où déposer

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This is what the Devil's Fingers Fungus (Clathrus archeri) looks like before it 'hatches' from its 'egg' - the resemblance to the folds of a human cerebrum is very spooky indeed : )

It is interesting to me how difficult times help us to evaluate priorities, bringing into focus things that matter most.

This was taken on the last batch of test film that was released by the Impossible Project 3 months ago. Quinn and I got some pretty good results and I got to rummage her stuff and rearrange it. I love shooting indoors, because the way a scene looks is a bit more fluid. I can slide a couch out of the way, put up a backdrop, or move everything closer to the windows so I can utilize the natural light that's available. As a matter of fact, using the light coming in through the windows was important on this shoot for testing something else, because I was still getting the hang of my new SLR 680. I don't think I'd done more than one or two other shoots with that camera, and I'm probably just now getting the hang of it. I takes a lot of testing to get used to these old cameras and new film types.

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These days I've mostly been posting on Instagram instead of Flickr, so if you would like to keep up with my mobile posts you can head here: instagram.com/bandogphoto

At a protestation on the front lawn of the Parliament Building in Ottawa Ontario Canada for the treatment and murders of countless indigenous children in the residencial school system run by the catholic church... What a shame... Its beyong words what the church did. no amount of apologies or money will repair what they did. All religions are scams for money and power. How many more has to die and suffer in the name of a god...

BOO!

I've always been jealous at people who have green eyes. So yesterday I decided to take matter into own hands and do something about it! How do you like my new colorful lookers? ;-)

Credits!