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Church of St. Nicholas - Crkva svetog Nikole, is an early 12th century Pre-Romanesque style church located near Zadar in Croatia (between Zaton and Nin). It was built on the earthen pyramid mound on top of a prehistoric tomb.
The church is the only surviving example of early Romanesque architecture in all of Dalmatia. It is dedicated to Saint Nicholas.
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Nikole Messmer - #TemplemorePhotoContest
Credits:
top - Riot / Addison Crop Tee (available at Fameshed now)
bottom - Blueberry / DWL Jeans
feet - Blueberry / Can't Relate Boots
location - Lutz City of Templemore
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“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” - John Muir
[Happy Earth Day! My favorite day of the year, by far. The idea for this image came from the way in which I think of the planet--as a living, pulsing organism that houses billions of other living, pulsing organisms. I like the idea of pressing ear to earth and hearing the thrum of the planet. I'm sure this was also inspired by the Lifestream from Final Fantasy 7 as well as the show Mushishi. =) ]
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"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." - Anais Nin
One of my favorite songs by one of my favorite bands: www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6aQEFzB3zQ
[Today I woke up in not the best of moods, which is honestly a rarity for me. When I realized it was the first day of spring, and the wind was whipping about outside, I decided to alter my day and spend my lunch break shooting. I rushed home with my trusty companion Scott, grabbed a change of clothes, and rushed back to a blossoming tree near my workplace. Just as we approached the tree to set up the shot, it started *pouring*. And not just rain--hail, too. Oddly, it transformed my mood. All I could do was laugh, as Murphy's Law so readily made itself known. And as Scott and I quickly shot while getting thoroughly soaked by the sudden downpour, I was reminded of life, and living, and why it matters.]
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"Your eyes can be so cruel, just as I can be so cruel. Oh, I do believe in you. Yes, I do. Live without the sunlight... Love without your heartbeat... I...I can't live within you."
listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=v43wJeoFkCY
[For all of its cheesiness and worn-out puns regarding Bowie, Labyrinth has been and will always be my favorite movie, and Bowie will always be my favorite man on the planet. That said, this song is incredibly precious to me, and it resonates so strongly with how I've been feeling.
I've had an exceptionally difficult past year, with no shortage of mental battles, depression, more changes than I ever thought I could handle, and external struggles. So, today, on a whim, while I was feeling particularly down, I decided to take Ziggy and I out to a field a ways away from my house, knowing that there would be mist in the mountains and the mood I needed. Standing out there with nobody but myself and my dog and the pouring rain, I shot hundreds of images, completely drenching myself in the process. I came out feeling empowered and cleansed, and though of course it didn't fix everything, sometimes it takes doing something just exactly like that to realign my focus and force myself back into the proper mental space.]
“Our posturings, our imagined self-importance, the delusion that we have some privileged position in the Universe, are challenged by this point of pale light. Our planet is a lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark. In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves.” - Carl Sagan
listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTpdKTuDxNg
[Our visit to Jökulsárlón, the ice lagoon on the southeast corner of Iceland, was, for me, the most riveting travel experience of my life. As we drove the camper slowly over the bridge that crests the lagoon, I stopped the vehicle and stumbled out, dazed and awe struck at the sight of it all. We watched on as two massive glacier islands crashed wildly into another, tumbling on their journey to the black-sand shores just off in the distance. Here they would settle and ultimately melt. And that would be that.
Witnessing the implicit, tragic beauty of this place sent shock waves through the innermost corners of my spirit. My understanding of climate change and our very human impact on the planet culminated in this eerily serene setting. Pristine islands of ice floated still and somber on the mirror-like water, and looking at it, I understood more deeply than I ever had before. That we had done this. We, humans, had done and continue to do it. That I was doing it. That everyone was and is.
This Icelandic glacier will be gone in fifty short years. In those fifty years, we will continue to witness undeniable change in our planet. It is terrifying, but there are steps we all can take. And each of us knows this on a deep and fundamental level. We've backed ourselves into a corner, and now we must face things as they are. Together, we can.
Start here, if you're looking at quick tips on things you can do right now: www3.epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/
And this is wonderful for keeping abreast of current planetary conditions and top-notch research under way regarding climate change: climate.nasa.gov/ ]
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"The autumn days swung soft around me, like cotton on my skin. But as the embers of the summer lost their breath and disappeared, my heart went cold and only hollow rhythms resounded from within." - Fiona Apple
Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKA1tVb4u0g
[Titled after one of my very favorite songs by one of my very favorite artists, Fiona Apple. This entire image ended up being a bit of an ode to her, it would seem.
It is officially my favorite season of the year, and my birthday was just a little over a week ago--I am determined that from this time forward, things are going to start going my way. I can feel the winds of change blowing, and I feel in my bones that they're changing for the better.
I spent the day with one of my very favorite people, Austin, and we drove around looking for a location, got lost and stopped in a random field to shoot this, explored a rusted out bus in the middle of a forest, and closed the evening with delicious pho for dinner. We also reminded ourselves what it's like to spend hours out in the cold all to get the shot. I am starting to feel myself again.]
I’m continuing to explore colors in nature and shot this at the top of the 14000 foot Mauna Kea Mountain in Hawaii.
I'm currently traveling across the US and Canada, making stops in Oregon, Michigan, Chicago Seattle and Vancouver. If anyone is interested in a shoot or mentoring, please contact me at robwoodcox.com/contact or robwoodcoxphoto@gmail.com
Model: Kindra Nikole
Final image share from my solo exhibition at Axis in Seattle. This one pertains directly to my short film which goes by the same title. Filming was such a rewarding, challenging, and entirely new experience. Definitely excited to do more of it.
Some of my original works from the solo are still available, so if you're interested in any of the pieces from my series, Árísan, please feel free to send me an e-mail at kindra.nikole@gmail.com. Each piece is printed on archival giclee paper, mounted to wood panel, and glazed with lustrous resin. I can send along detail shots of the physical pieces upon request.
I'm working hard to sell off the originals from the show (all of which are one of a kind and not to be reproduced again!), and am planning a timed print release soon, all in the hopes of saving up enough funds to make a trip to Iceland in June. Should I meet my goal to travel there, I've got some really fun, exciting projects planned! <3
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“My heart shies from the sorrow.”
Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mUmdR69nbM
[Two years ago today, my mother passed away. Now each year on this day, I release an image in memorial of her. The struggle for me has been unprecedented, wading through the grief of this loss, and feeling frightened by the time that passes, understanding that the more time that has passed, the longer it has been since I’ve seen her, heard her. But through each dark, trying time, there can always be found positivity—a chance for change and growth, painful as that evolution might be.
This image is to signify both the dark and light that comes with loss. There is a terrifying abysmal quality to loss, it’s the most glaring and acute feeling I’ve experienced. However, there are sprinklings of light, color, and hope. Though I do not know what happens after death, I feel that her spark lights my life still, and the life of many others. Her fire lives on through me and those she touched. More than ever, I feel that it is my responsibility to carry her torch and to do *good* in the world, no matter how minute and minuscule I might feel. I press on for myself but also for her. I push myself harder now than I ever have. Thank you, Mom, for showing me what passion looks like, and for teaching me how important hard work is.
If anyone else has experienced a deep loss, please feel free to message me or leave a comment, if you feel inclined. I’ve found that talking openly about it can really help, but we are all different, of course. *Huge* thank you to my wonderful friend Alli Chinn-Tupper who helped me shoot this the other day. Couldn’t have done it without you, Alli! <3 ]
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"Most of the shadows of this life are caused by standing in one's own sunshine."
"When it is dark enough, you can see the stars." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
listen while viewing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQTwpfRv2o0
[Today's photo really called for two quotes. But mostly I just love Emerson and couldn't choose between the two. Both of which are very much what I need to remember right now. The title of this image is straightforward, but it's an incredibly heavy topic when it comes down to it--one that I feel most everyone thinks about very, very often and yet few seem to manage. My mom hung the word "Dream" above my bed as a teen. When I graduated, she got me a necklace with the same word engraved in it. And I'm taking her advice. Not only will I dream, I will live it. The world *would* be a better place if we all went after our dreams.
PS: I think it's worth mentioning that I faced one of my biggest fears for this photo--lying on the ground completely *surrounded* by bees, which I am indeed allergic to. Dedication or stupidity? Either way, I'm proud, and it was worth it to me.]
Nikole Messmer - #TemplemorePhotoContest
Credits:
top - Riot / Addison Crop Tee (available at Fameshed now)
bottom - Blueberry / DWL Jeans
location - Lutz City of Templemore
Model: Mia Allen
MUA & Hair: Christine Shields
Assistant: Katherine Westlake
Photography, character, concept, book, dress modifications: Kindra Nikole Photography
[Finally a new installation in my dreamscapes series! It's been far, *far* too long. I shot this back in November but only just now completed editing it. Had such a fun time handpainting this vintage dress and painting and embellishing the book prop for this.
It's been a tumultuous journey these past four or so months, but I'm finally coming out the other end feeling fulfilled, invigorated, and excited for the future. Can't wait to create more dreamscapes over the coming months.
This particular segment of dreamscapes is indicative of new directions and ideas. The ethereal being looks onward and upward to fresh possibilities. The book she holds with a proud grace may just unlock new secrets in this hidden world.]
This new piece of mine is now on view and available at Arch Enemy Arts. For this show, artists were asked to create a piece indicative of first-time experiences. I decided to go a bit loose and abstract with the concept and depict the feeling of inspiration.
Inspiration has an electrifying energy to it—it uplifts and propels and incites action from us. It is the air I breathe, and it is the reason I create. I wanted to create an image that evoked both the forward motion that inspiration encourages coupled with the elation and tranquility felt when struck by its energy. Floating in a vast, limitless space, inspiration reminds us that anything is possible and that we are the masters of our own destinies. I believe that.
For inquiries on adopting this li'l 8X8" wood-mounted resin-glazed baby, please e-mail archenemyarts@gmail.com
Quick little study thing I tried doing today. Found the reference of the model randomly on here and thought she was pretty I wanted to try doing a quick skin paint study. I’m really rusty lol... this was about an hour and a half of work and aaaaaaahhh screaming I need to practice so much more...
Muse: Kerli
“Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.” - Joseph Campbell
[Many of us are feeling the weight of despair and fear to a crushing degree right now. We fear for our planet. We fear for our loved ones. We fear for strangers. We fear for ourselves. We are outraged. We are in shock. And many of us are seeking new paths to help out in the face of fear, discrimination, and outright bigotry.
It's difficult not to wake up and immediately start thumbing through articles covering the Latest. But this week I've been challenging myself to wait until I've gotten some food in my stomach and written down a daily goal or affirmation. I inwardly recite my mantra. I tell my pets I love and appreciate them. Or I tell that to my coffee. Then I catch up on the news. Changing my approach in this way has been helping to keep me somewhat grounded.
Take a moment today to find three things for which you are grateful. It can be as simple as "I arrived on time to work today and am grateful to myself for making that possible." It can be as complex as "I am grateful to my ancestors that made life for me on this precious planet possible today."
Take a moment to close your eyes, inhaling deeply, and exhaling while affirming what it is you are grateful for. It helps. I promise.]
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own; and from morning to night, as from the cradle to the grave, it is but a succession of changes so gentle and easy that we can scarcely mark their progress.” - Charles Dickens
[A simple shot of my sweet friend Alicia donning an alicorn made by Idolatre Clothing Co. My soul has been both exhausted and restless since returning from Iceland. I have so much to process--so much to share. As I slowly get my feet back under me, I'll be attempting to find the words to describe my time in Iceland, and the ways it has changed me. <3 ]
“Reality doesn’t impress me. I only believe in intoxication, in ecstasy, and when ordinary life shackles me, I escape, one way or another. No more walls.” - Anaïs Nin
[Last week I chased the sky with Redd Walitzki to create this creamsicle-sunset portrait of her gazing out over the salt water in our emerald city of Seattle. The stunning gown, created by Firefly Path, had me gasping and catching my breath in a trance of dazzled hyperventilation as it shimmered and inexplicably picked up every nuanced color of the fading light.]
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“We are homesick most for the places we have never known.” - Carson McCullers
listen: www.youtuberepeater.com/watch?v=wKnvKa5N410&name=Fina...
[I feel like an alien. Does anyone else feel like an alien? I figured I should make my image look something like how I imagine my alien planet might look. Is that weird? That's probably weird. Hi.
In other news, this was shot up on Mt. Rainier, one of the most beautiful places on earth, which also just so happens to be a short three hour drive from my home. Thanks to Austin for helping with this one. We captured a real live butterfly on accident! Can you find it?]
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“Nights through dreams tell the myths forgotten by the day.” - C.G. Jung
listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyvPe0uqjjY
[This image took FOREVER to construct, as it was roughly 35 images stitched together, and I had to manually attempt to correct all of the lens distortion. It ended up being around 96 inches in length! Anyway, here it is.
This is an image that I've had in my head for months now--very similar to a previous image in my 365 of me sleeping in a forest grove. I might make it into a series.
I'm a bit behind on my deadline to finish up this project by the 20th, but missing deadlines seems to be the trend for this entire undertaking, so it seems fitting.
ALMOST THERE.]
[Four years ago, on May 15th, my mother went to sleep and never woke up again. Four years ago, I spoke to her on that final day, not knowing I’d never have the opportunity to exchange words with her in that way again. Every year now I take a self-portrait on her behalf. Every year, it never gets easier. Death frightens me, and I never knew how much until she went away and didn’t come back. She left behind me, my two brothers, and much unresolved conflict. She left behind her fire, her passion, her will to always press on, despite the odds. Not a day goes by when I don’t think of my mother, Wendy. She was a force to be reckoned with, and she instilled in me a sense of power and of urgency. To seize every day and every night. To never give up when turned down or away. To push ahead with fervor and not allow people to thumb me down due to my gender identity. She taught me that the sky isn’t the limit: nothing is. She taught me to dream. I could write about my mother, bright and crazy and wild—I could write about her every day until my last, and I still wouldn’t be able to capture her essence and help you to understand who she was.
I’m different now than I was then, before all of this. I’m different, and often I want to go back—to return to that naïve state I once inhabited, a simpler existence. One in which everyone I love is here for as long as I want, and it’s easy to take people for granted that way, isn’t it? But we don’t get to decide who leaves, and when. We only have today, right now, to be who we want to be and to make decisions and actively participate in our own lives. So I leave you with this quote, followed by closing thoughts:
“There is always an enormous temptation in all of life to diddle around making itsy-bitsy friends and meals and journeys for itsy-bitsy years on end. It is so self-conscious, so apparently moral, simply to step aside from the gaps where the creeks and winds pour down, saying, I never merited this grace, quite rightly, and then to sulk along the rest of your days on the edge of rage.
I won’t have it. The world is wilder than that in all directions, more dangerous and bitter, more extravagant and bright. Go up into the gaps. If you can find them; they shift and vanish too. Stalk the gaps. Squeak into a gap in the soil, turn, and unlock—more than a maple—a universe. This is how you spend this afternoon, and tomorrow morning, and tomorrow afternoon. Spend the afternoon. You can’t take it with you.”
The title of this image is pulled directly from my favorite song off of the new album I Can Spin a Rainbow—a beautiful collaboration between my hero Edward Ka-Spel and Amanda Palmer. For this image, I wanted to symbolize the electric quality of life, of us as living beings. We are alive here, now. What will you do with your one wild and precious life? Don’t waste the moments. They’re all we have.]
Today is Earth Day, my favorite day of the year, and one of the most important. I've been reflecting deeply on the fact that the earth itself is a living, breathing entity. She exhales oxygen, and the ocean waves are her dance. When the light catches on hundreds of leaves glistening in the wind, or when the water sparkles at you—that's her saying hello. Maybe even showing off a little. She is beautiful beyond description and beyond the shortcomings of crude words. Without her, we are not. Her molten heart beats as one with ours. We are part of her.
And here I try to clumsily string together words to describe to you how important Earth is. How magnificent. And how we each must make efforts, every single day, to help her rather than hurt her. Every effort—whether you deem it large or small—makes a difference. Every effort we all make matters. But we all have to care. We have to care on a fundamental, innate level. As the Lorax said, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.”
I believe in the power of caring. I believe in the power of recognition. I believe we can change our ways and live less selfishly and more selflessly for the good of our breathtaking planet, and for the good of those who come after we have long left this place behind.
Thank you, Kristi, for being my beautiful muse in the chilly spring storm today to help me capture this image. A heart that glows as green as the earth. In unison with it.