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Eastern Osprey (Pandion cristatus) feeding on a fish at Cleveland Point, Queensland, Australia.
The Osprey has oily plumage, so that when it dives or plunges under the water for fish, its feathers become less wet and it can take off again. It does not need to spread its wings to dry, unlike cormorants.
A tranquil narrowboat rests along a calm, tree‑lined canal, its warm ochre and black hull reflected gently in the still water. Lush green foliage frames the scene on both sides, with sunlight filtering through the leaves and casting soft highlights across the landscape. The peaceful waterway curves into the distance, creating a serene sense of solitude and escape in the heart of nature.
#narrowboat #canallife #riverlife #waterscape #naturephotography #boatlife #peacefulplaces #countryside #reflectionshot #greenery #springvibes #travelphotography #serenescenes #outdoorliving #slowliving #waterway #landscapephotography #mooredboat #britishcountryside #canalboat #naturelovers #quietmoments #riverside #sunnydays #exploremore #idyllic #wanderlust #treesofinstagram #calmwaters #escapeandunwind
#MacroMondays
#BW
I feel drawn to B&W more and more recently. Or maybe it's just that I have learned (a little) better what works in colour and what in monochrome. Sometimes, I even think "This is a B&W scene" while shooting. Unheard of a few years ago ;) But what looks good in black and white in the macro world? If there's no colour to play with, either the subject has to have "something extra", patterns, texture, depth, something that retains interest when there is no colour, or the setup should provide something interesting such as light.
I collected a few possible subjects like my silver Airdale terrier brooch covered in grey jet stones (or rhinestones) that give it a blingy yet elegant look. Or a simple tin lid, partly broken where I had screwed a bottle open (I thought I could play with backlight and use the crack in the lid). The lid was nothing in B&W but I could have made something of the terrier brooch (and probably will for another theme).
But in the end, I returned to my very first idea: the mode dial of one of my cameras. It (almost) is a black-and-white subject by nature because there only is silver and black (the center ring which doesn't have any functionality other than making the mode dial slightly higher than the other dials, to make it easier accessible and/or set it apart from the other dials, I assume). The dial also has a nice haptic structure of numerous protruding tiny pyramid shapes for a good grip. To get extra close to the tiny pyramids, I mounted the Laowa 50mm 2x Ultra macro, so this is a single shot, only illuminated from above by my daylight photo lamp.
I'm busy today and will catch up with you later!
HMM, Everyone!
#MacroMondays
#Shell
A simple one. This white/cream-coloured snail shell has been sitting on my shelf as part of a miniature scene for ages. I don’t recall when or where I found it so it’s probably a childhood or teenage find. This time, The approach was pretty straightforward: "Take the snail shell and photograph it in an interesting-looking way." In my mind's eye, I saw a high-key image with a strict focus on the Fibonacci spiral, so you might ask yourself how I ended up with a low-key, planet-style space-themed photo. Well, I started off by taking a few (nice) images with softer and lighter tones but when I experimented with the light, and I got this low-key image, I thought that it looked more dramatic than the soft-coloured previous attempts. And since it also reminded me of a planet with a giant and eternal storm roaring at its pole, I was sold (you know how much of a sucker I am for all things sci-fi) ;) But actually, I was torn between one of the lighter-toned images (in which you don't recognize the shell at once) and this low-key version, so I might upload that other version as well, probably for Wednesday Macro. So stay "shell tuned" :)
I’m busy today and hope to catch up with you tonight!
HMM, Everyone!
#MacroMondays
#OneColor
#blue
Sleepless nights are guaranteed for the Princess on the Pea, and she might very well throw a tantrum if her prince offered her a mattress like this. Now there are neither peas nor roses in this photo but needle-sharp spikes, even though the centre spike which I've focused on looks as soft as a Hershey's Kiss in this close-up. But believe me, those spikes aren't soft at all. The "spike blossoms" also aren't rose-shaped (but to me, they look like roses) but are supposed to represent lotus blossoms, and, as the manufacturer promises, they "hurt so good". It's a detail of a massage/acupressure mat that I've photographed before for our October 2018 theme "Remedy" (please check the first comment; in that photo, you can also see better how the mat is constructed and how spikey the spikes really are).
The spikes on each lotus blossom are constructed so that they won't injure the user; instead, they are supposed to relieve back and other pain, stimulate blood circulation and bring deep relaxation. So who knows, maybe the princess will thank her prince after all ;) I still can't deny or confirm this because once again I've only borrowed the mat for the photo; this time an all-new palm rest my mother, magrit k., had ordered for her desk and computer work. I placed my hand on it a few times, and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but I still can't imagine lying down on an entire mat covered with these (admittedly beautiful-looking) spikey things.
This time, I tried to get as close as possible and so focused on the centre part of a single lotus blossom. It's a single capture shot wide open at F 2.8 because I liked how the "petals" transitioned into the blur and turned into soft flames.
Size info: The centre part of this single blossom is 1,8 cm / 0,70 inches wide (and the whole diameter of a single blossom is 3 cm / 1,18 inches).
HMM, Everyone!
#MacroMondays
#Cloth
What looks like a 3D surface actually is the flat surface of a finely woven fabric. It's the small pouch LOQI tote bags come in. I don't use it to store the folded-up bag when I'm not using the latter. I'm keeping extra camera batteries, SD cards, and other photo-related small things in these pouches. The pattern that creates such a nice 3D effect is the "Sagmeister & Walsh Beauty Pattern", a mesmerising white-on-black pattern that I'd describe as "space worms" ;) And of course, the printed pattern is much smaller on the pouch than it is on the bag.
This is a simple one-shot image but it was a little tricky to find the right angle to get the best and most harmonious bokeh effect. I'm aware of the fact that from this angle, the "focus line" is wafer-thin. But it's there, and I think there's enough sharpness to make the image work.
I used one single (two, please see my P.S.) light source, the natural light photo lamp from above (and natural light from the windows, of course). Processed mostly in DXO and LR (the basics), with finishing touches in Analog Efex.
HMM, Everyone!
P.S. I forgot to mention that I also put my small LED flashlight inside of the small pouch for some backlight.
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la mulți ani, fdlscrmn :)
Happy Birthday, dear Cami, I wish you all the best, happiness, good health and lots of photographic fun and inspiration for your new year in life!
A sweeping view across the rolling landscapes of England’s Peak District, captured from the dramatic gritstone edges overlooking the Hope Valley. Patchwork fields, winding dry-stone walls, and layered hills stretch into the distance beneath a sky dotted with soft summer clouds. The rugged rock formations of Back Tor frame the scene, adding a sense of scale and permanence to this timeless countryside panorama.
#PeakDistrict #HopeValley #BackTor #Derbyshire #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #BritishCountryside #PeakDistrictNationalPark #GritstoneEdge #ExploreBritain #OutdoorPhotography #FineArtLandscape #LandscapeLovers #EarthFocus #DiscoverEarth #MoodyGrams #OurPlanetDaily #UKLandscapePhotography
#Mittwochsmakro
My Macro Monday "Dutch Angle" outtake, the furry autumn leaf of unknown ID. I didn't choose it for MMs because while I clearly photographed it at a Dutch angle as one can see from the stem, the leaf's shape somehow "evened" the tilt out again which somehow defeated the theme's purpose for me.
The leaf is almost 4 cm wide, wide enough to comfortably place my small LED flashlight behind it so it would nicely illuminate the dense covering with trichomes without being visible in the photo. In-camera focus stacking already looked nice but stacking the 15 ORFs in Helicon Focus (method A, R7, S3) looked better because it yielded a crispier, more detailed image.
If somebody happens to know the ID of this fairly succulent, furry little leaf, please let me know.
Happy Wednesday Macro, Everyone!
🇭🇷 HRVATSKI:
📍 Šilo, otok Krk
Ova fotografija prikazuje pogled s rive malog primorskog mjesta Šilo, smještenog na istočnoj obali otoka Krka. Nasuprot Crikvenice, s kojom je Šilo povezano brodskom linijom, ovo mirno mjesto odiše šarmom starog ribarskog naselja. Iako danas ima sve više vikendica i turista, Šilo i dalje zadržava svoju opuštenu, autentičnu atmosferu.
U prvom planu ističe se vezni bitv, svjedok svakodnevnog života uz more – ribarenja, dolazaka brodova i ljetnih užurbanosti.
Idealno mjesto za one koji traže mir, lijepu prirodu i onaj pravi, nenametljivi jadranski ugođaj.
🇬🇧 ENGLISH:
📍 Šilo, Krk Island
This photo shows the view from the waterfront of Šilo, a small coastal village on the eastern side of Krk Island. Facing the town of Crikvenica across the sea, Šilo is connected by a small ferry and remains a peaceful place with the charm of a traditional fishing village.
Although it has grown in popularity with tourists and holiday homes, it still keeps a calm and authentic vibe.
The foreground features a mooring bollard — a silent witness to everyday life by the sea: fishing boats, summer hustle, and the rhythm of the Adriatic.
A perfect destination for those seeking tranquility, nature, and genuine island atmosphere.
🇫🇷 FRANÇAIS :
📍 Šilo, île de Krk
Cette photo montre la vue depuis le quai du petit village côtier de Šilo, situé sur la côte est de l’île de Krk. En face de la ville de Crikvenica, reliée par un petit ferry, Šilo conserve l’âme d’un ancien village de pêcheurs.
Même si les résidences secondaires et les touristes y sont de plus en plus nombreux, le lieu a su préserver son atmosphère paisible et authentique.
Au premier plan, une bitte d’amarrage symbolise le quotidien maritime : les bateaux, la pêche et le va-et-vient estival.
Un coin idéal pour les amoureux de calme, de nature et de simplicité adriatique.
🇩🇪 DEUTSCH:
📍 Šilo, Insel Krk
Dieses Foto zeigt den Blick von der Uferpromenade des kleinen Küstendorfs Šilo auf der Ostseite der Insel Krk. Gegenüber liegt Crikvenica, mit dem Šilo per Fähre verbunden ist.
Trotz wachsender Beliebtheit bei Urlaubern bewahrt Šilo seinen ruhigen, authentischen Charakter eines alten Fischerdorfs.
Im Vordergrund sieht man einen Poller – ein stiller Zeuge des maritimen Alltags: Fischerboote, sommerliches Treiben und das Leben am Meer.
Ein perfekter Ort für alle, die Ruhe, Natur und echte Adriastimmung suchen.
🇪🇸 ESPAÑOL:
📍 Šilo, isla de Krk
Esta foto muestra la vista desde el muelle del pequeño pueblo costero de Šilo, situado en la costa este de la isla de Krk. Frente a Crikvenica, con la que está conectado por ferry, Šilo conserva el encanto de un pueblo pesquero tradicional.
A pesar del crecimiento del turismo, el pueblo mantiene su ambiente tranquilo y auténtico.
En primer plano destaca una bita de amarre, testigo silencioso del día a día junto al mar: pesca, barcos, movimiento veraniego.
Un destino ideal para quienes buscan paz, naturaleza y el verdadero espíritu del Adriático.
🇮🇹 ITALIANO:
📍 Šilo, isola di Krk
Questa foto mostra la vista dal molo del piccolo villaggio costiero di Šilo, situato sulla costa orientale dell'isola di Krk. Di fronte si trova Crikvenica, collegata tramite traghetto.
Šilo conserva ancora il fascino di un vecchio villaggio di pescatori, nonostante la presenza crescente di turisti e case vacanza.
In primo piano si nota una bitta d'ormeggio, silenziosa testimone della vita quotidiana sul mare: barche da pesca, traffico estivo e ritmi adriatici.
Una meta perfetta per chi cerca tranquillità, natura e un’autentica atmosfera isolana.
wake up
greet the new day
sing with the birds
say Namasté
smell the morning air
jump up, jump down
fog slowly set the guardian free
dont wait, play the game
and be light as a feather
take the ride on the new day's spiral
what's around next corner doesn't matter
make a new mind bubble
the night is over
and it's allright
pin it on the wall
you dont need matches
to make a flame light
you can do it all ...
disturb the sound of silence
wake up
© Greta v D
~HSS~ all have a great new week!
I used Nik Collection for a slightly better color glow!
Found this in my archives, a colder, foggy morning in April
A sweeping, dramatic landscape in Cumbria, where the winding course of the River Esk cuts through a broad, rugged valley. The pale ribbon of the river threads quietly between dark, rising fells, drawing the eye deep into the distance.
On either side, steep hills loom in shadow, their slopes textured with rock and sparse vegetation. Overhead, heavy storm clouds gather, pressing low against the landscape and dimming the light. Breaks in the cloud allow faint illumination to spill across patches of the valley floor, creating a striking contrast between light and darkness.
There’s a sense of stillness, almost tension, as if the scene is caught in the moments before a storm breaks. The overall mood feels raw, untamed, and slightly ominous—nature at its most powerful and indifferent.
#landscape #landscapephotography #nature #naturephotography #earthpix #ourplanetdaily #discoverearth #earthfocus #beautifuldestinations #roamtheplanet #stayandwander #wonderful_places #moodygrams #agameoftones #artofvisuals #visualsoflife #exploremore #getoutside #travelgram #wanderlust #uk #visitbritain #lakedistrict #cumbria #riveresk #stormyskies #dramaticlandscape #naturelovers #photography #picoftheday
#MacroMondays
#PerfectTogether
This was one of the "not that easy" themes with so many possibilities that it was difficult to find the right subject and then settle on one final image. Yesterday evening I didn't see the forest for the trees anymore after taking numerous shots of this and that. Today, I once again took numerous shots to try one final idea – and picked one of yesterday's photos. Sigh. Not that I didn't like today's final image of a pen and paper but I found the latter too harsh. You should maybe ask me again tomorrow but tomorrow is Tuesday, so... The pen and paper image is probably better suited for the theme because one can see the two things that are "perfect together" right away while my entry for the theme is more of a guessing game.
To make things short, here's the explanation: The two things perfect together in my photo are the clasp and hook of a golden bracelet (not mine but my Mom's), with the tip of the hook in focus and the clasp that is shaped a little like an 8 as bokeh.
The image is one single shot, illuminated with my two warm-light LED lamps from the left and the right. The blue sheen is from the blue glitter foam sheet that was still lying around somewhere in the background while I had placed the bracelet on the black, glossy tile. What can I say, this image is from yesterday's warming-up mode so all kinds of things were lying around on the table ;)
HMM, Everyone!
#siderssunday
Usually, you don't go to a DIY superstore/warehouse to photograph the building's façade but buy DIY stuff (which we did, too, of course). Unless it's the "Bauhaus Halensee". This DIY warehouse in the busy and densely-populated Charlottenburg borough (Halensee district) is located between an urban railway line and the urban motorway, its entrance facing the busy Kurfürstendamm, one of Berlin's most famous and well-known boulevards. Its façade, consisting of textured, structured, 3D-shaped aluminium panels, is very photogenic.
This is the façade on one of the building's long sides in a wide-angle close-up view, as I stood right in front of it. Stupidly, I shot at F2,2 (I had photographed a flower growing on the adjacent green strip, wanted a blurry background, and had forgotten to adjust the aperture back to "architecture-suitable" when taking the first shots of the façade), so the roof area was a little blurry so I sharpened that part in post (Topaz).
Please note that this is not a mirrored image. It is the façade "as is", and the only manipulation here is that I removed a roof overhang on the lower left side because it was distracting.
HSS, Everyone!
This image shows a moody, windswept mountain landscape centered around Innominate Tarn. The tarn’s dark, rippling water fills the foreground, reflecting the heavy gray clouds above. Small rocky islets and patches of grass break up the surface, giving the lake a rugged, untouched feel.
Surrounding the tarn are low, craggy hills covered in green vegetation and scattered stones, leading up to higher, rounded fells in the background. The sky is dramatic and overcast, with thick, low-hanging clouds rolling over the peaks, suggesting incoming rain or recent storms. The subdued lighting and deep shadows create a quiet, almost brooding atmosphere, emphasizing the remote beauty of this part of the Lake District.
#InnominateTarn #LakeDistrict #Cumbria #UKLandscape #BritishCountryside
#MoodyLandscape #StormySkies #DramaticSky #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography
#WildBritain #ExploreUK #HikingUK #MountainViews #TarnLife
#Cloudscape #NatureLovers #OutdoorPhotography #WildernessCulture #EarthFocus
#StayAndWander #DiscoverEarth #OurPlanetDaily #MoodyGrams #ScenicViews
#MacroMondays
#Symmetry
Last minute capture for "Symmetry": The small pencil crown you've seen a few times before in MM themes, placed behind a steel limescale catcher for symmetrical bokeh. The limescale catcer is made of tangled steel wire(s). If you like tea, I'm sure you have seen one before or are using it. These limescale catchers come in different shapes. Mine is bone-shaped, with two large round wire rings on each side connected by a smaller ring or "tunnel" piece. I don't know how it is made but it seems to be one piece, one long wire tangled up and shaped. It's a very effective way to keep your water kettle fairly clean of limescale. Come to think of it, a limescale catcher would also make a great dreamcatcher because every possible nightmare would be hopelessly tangled up in it forever...
The image is a single shot, illuminated from above with a natural light photo lamp and from the left and the right with my regular LEDs with warmer light.
HMM, Everyone!
This dramatic landscape captures the rugged atmosphere of the Lake District, featuring a rocky, flowing stream in the foreground that leads the eye toward the serene expanse of Burnmoor Tarn, all framed by rolling hills and a moody, storm-filled sky.
#BurnmoorTarn #LakeDistrict #Cumbria #LakeDistrictNationalPark #LandscapePhotography #UKLandscape #HikingUK #NatureLovers #VisitEngland #WildernessCulture #MoodyNature #Outdoors #MoorlandMood #Stormlight #WildNorth #BroodingSkies #LakelandAtmosphere #UntamedLand #FellsAndWater