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Still I am waiting for the weather to improve. Its still foggy and gray. I keep going through my images archives. There are a few good shot that I have overlooked like this one.
I would rather be outside shooting that inside processing but I cant control the weather.
This is lake Kleifarvatn from the great Aurora days last February. Its shot on the same location as my popular shot: Bursting Aurora
Sunday and a dive in the archive. This is from Ersfjordbotn mars 12 this year. The nearly full moon is just outside the frame on the right side of the fjord.
13 sec exp.
f/ 2.8 ISO 1250
Tokina 11-16
First burning sunrise of 2015. Seems to be a good start for the year, as Bay Area has seen quite a few epic sunrises and sunsets so far.
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For weeks the wind has been talking to us,
Swearing, imploring, singing like a person.
Not a person, more the noise of a being might make
Searching for a body and a name. The sun
In its polished aurora rises late, then dazzles
Our eyes and days, pacing a bronze horizon
To a mauve bed in the sea. Light kindles the hills,
Though in the long shadow or Moelfre, winter
Won't unshackle the dead house by the marsh.
Putting these words on paper after sunset
Alters the length and asperity of night.
By the fire, when the wind pauses, little is said.
Every phrase we unfold stands upright. Outside,
The visible cold, the therapy of moonlight.
The Wind, the Sun and the Moon by Anne Stevenson (1933 - )
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Cretan Taverna.
Think I might weld my Sigma 10-20mm to the front:)))
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1985 was a tumultuous year for me. The highs were magnificent and the lows incredibly painful. I was working as a Child Protective social worker that investigated child abuse calls along side of law enforcement officers.
Things were changing in the neighborhoods I worked. Violent gangs were appearing despite the intense efforts of the people to keep them out. Crack cocaine and PCP ruined entire families and destroyed the lives of a whole generation in San Diego, California. My job was getting more dangerous as well.
Overshadowing my work was my past life, as a Red Cross worker. I served in Vietnam in 1967. As many of you know, the military men and the civilians who served in the conflict were not welcomed back home. This attitude of the public began to slowly change as The Wall was built and respect for us started to build.
New York City decided to give us a welcome home ticker tape parade in 1985. We were all elated and converged on the city. Millions came out for the parade and the woman walked along side the men, after helicopters flew overhead to begin the parade. Ticker tape reigned down on us and during those moments the healing of a nation seemed complete.
My euphoria was short lived. My best war buddy, who was a naval aviator, died of complications from a service related injury. The man I was planning to marry was killed.
After a great deal of soul searching, I decided to resign and move away for a while. I would go to Europe I thought; Spain perhaps as it would remind me of California. But I had limited funds so I looked at Portugal instead. The exchange rate would allow me to last longer if I moved there.
A wonderful friend and travel agent, who was 20 years my senior and who had traveled the world, made the initial plans. She found an apartment/hotel, plus airfare for a phenomenal price. It was in Cascais, Portugal. She said this would be a good start to my adventure.
I knew no one in Cascais. I didn’t know Portuguese. It was before credit cards were used worldwide. It all seemed quite insane, but I went anyway. The area outside of Lisboa would be my home for about 5 months until I was called back home because my mother was dying.
The following pictures are from that time. They were taken with a Minolta film camera.
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Napali Coast!
Kauaʻi (Hawaiian IPA pron.: [kauˈa.ʔi]; Kauaʻi-Niʻihau dialect: [tauˈa.ʔi]; usually spelled Kauai outside the Hawaiian Islands and pronounced [kəˈwɑ.i]) is the oldest and fourth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands.
Nā Pali Coast State Park encompasses 6,175 acres (25 km²) of land and is located in the center of the rugged sixteen miles (26 kilometers) along the northwest side of Kauaʻi. The Na Pali coast itself extends southwest starting at Keʻe Beach extending all the way to Polihale State Park on the oldest inhabited Hawaiian Island. The pali, or "cliffs", rise as high as 4,000 ft (1,200 m) above the Pacific Ocean. The Na Pali Coast state park was formed to protect the Kalalau Valley.
Although inaccessible to automobiles, this coast can be enjoyed by hiking, boating or from a helicopter.
There is no known meaning behind the name of Kauaʻi. Native Hawaiian tradition indicates the name's origin in the legend of Hawaiʻiloa — the Polynesian navigator attributed with discovery of the Hawaiian Islands. The story relates how he named the island of Kauaʻi after a favorite son.
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With the Connecticut River at Old Saybrook's North Cove frozen over, mushroom anchors and their buoys wait for Spring. See my other Connecticut images at flic.kr/s/aHsjs4KLLu.
This image was in Explore for 2/19/15
Must admit this is one of my favorite views in Wales from this bench. 7 vertical shots blended into a Panorama on the moderate walk to the top of Craig yr Aderyn (Bird Rock).
My great, great, great, (and one more for good luck) great granddaddy used to sing along to this classic Seventies ditty when I was a mere lad, of course. In fact, I was soooooo young that I might still have been in the womb somewhere. (I think I got away with it, they'll never guess!)
Anyway, before I get any cheeky comments (always welcome incidentally) about being ancient and decrepid, it was rereleased in May, 2005. So that's when I must have heard it for the first time while cuddled in the loving arms of my great, great, great, (and one more for good luck) great granddaddy, of course. (Well, naturally, where else would I have been)
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Der Tempel von Debod ist ein altägyptisch-unternubischer Tempel, der in Madrid wiederaufgebaut wurde. Er stand ursprünglich 15 Km südlich von Philaean den Ufern des Nils in der Nähe des ersten Nil-Kataraktes in unmittelbarer Nähe von Debod. Der Tempel wurde vom nubischen König Adijalamani de Meroe um 200-180 v. Chr. aufgebaut. Der Bau des Assuan-Staudamms im Jahr 1960 bedrohte eine Reihe archäologischer Monumente der Nilregion mit Überflutung. Daher erließ die UNESCO einen internationalen Aufruf zur Rettung des einzigartigen Kulturerbes im südlichen Ägypten. Zur Anerkennung der Hilfe Spaniens bei der Rettung des Tempels von Abu Simbel schenkte die ägyptische Regierung den Tempel von Debod im Jahre 1968 an Spanien. Der Tempel wurde jedoch bereits 1961 auseinandergenommen und auf der sog. Elefanteninsel in der Nähe des Staudamms zwischengelagert. Dort verblieben die großen Einzelblöcke bis zum April 1970, als sie flussabwärts nach Alexandria verbracht wurden. Im Juni 1970 wurden die Blöcke auf ein Schiff verfrachtet und über den Hafen Valencia bis nach Madrid transportiert. Der Tempel wurde daraufhin in einer der schönsten Parkanlagen Madrids wiedererrichtet, und zwar in der Nähe des Madrider Campo del Moro und des Parque del Oeste (deutsch: Westpark) auf einem ehemaligen Gelände mit Militärbaracken. Der Tempel ist seit 1972 öffentlich zugänglich und eines der wenigen Beispiele altägyptischer Architektur, die außerhalb von Ägypten besichtigt werden können, sowie die einzige Ausstellung dieser Art in Spanien.
The Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple which was rebuilt in Madrid. It was originally 15 km south of Philaean at the banks of the Nile in the vicinity of the first Nile cataract close of Debod. The temple was built by the Nubian king Adijalamani de Meroe around 200-180 BC. The construction of the Aswan Dam in 1960 threatened a number of archaeological monuments of the Nile region with flooding. Therefore adopted the UNESCO an international appeal to save the unique cultural heritage in southern Egypt. For the recognition of Spain's help in saving the temple of Abu Simbel, the Egyptian government gave the Temple of Debod to Spain in 1968. The temple was easily dismantled in 1961 and stored in the so-called Elephant Island near the dam. There, the large individual blocks remained until April 1970, when they were transported downriver to Alexandria. In June 1970, the blocks were loaded onto a ship and transported through the port of Valencia to Madrid. The temple was then rebuilt in one of Madrid's most beautiful parks near the Madrid Campo del Moro and the Parque del Oeste with on a former site of military barracks. The temple is open to the public since 1972 and one of the few examples of ancient Egyptian architecture, which can be seen outside of Egypt, and the only exhibition of its kind in Spain.
I promised myself I wouldn't post flower photos. Or butterfly photos. Or bokeh on Wednesdays. And the urge has become overwhelming. So today I'm getting it all out of my system with one photo..... If only I had managed to get an adorable kitten in the shot as well, I could be done with this :)
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This has to be one of the most amazing sunsets I have ever seen. The wind was gusting up to 50mph while I was trying to get this making it very difficult and the wind was freezing but it was worth it. This was taken outside of Las Vegas at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. This is not an HDR. I did take bracketed shots but still have trouble processing them.
So, what started out as a relaxed, anxiety-free shoot of a supercell drifting off to the east, quickly turned into a hair-raising experience as yet another storm developed directly above us. This four-image composite was shot over the course of three minutes near Munday, TX, last night. For obvious reasons, my girlfriend and I were literally shaking the entire time. I might have lost some of my masculinity in that moment...just don't tell anyone! Haha. This is a composite image of two separate shots. For more, visit: www.facebook.com/rpsmithphotography
"Anyway, like I was sayin', shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey's uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole..."
Dunlin Sandpiper
Taken at South Beach Chatham, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Dallas Divide (el. 8,983 feet (2,738 m)) is a high mountain pass in the United States state of Colorado located on State Highway 62 about 12 miles (19 km) west of the town of Ridgway.
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!
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Nella parte nord del monte Amiata, si estende fino ad est della stessa montagna amiatina, la Val d'Orcia, con la visione dei filari di cipresso in mezzo alle suggestive e austere crete senesi, presentando un paesaggio che costituisce la "cartolina" dell'Italia nel mondo.
Maybe temporary
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Taylor and I have another shoot Thursday to continue the next part of our "Painting the World" series. We are moving on to our next set. Stay tuned ;)
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Buckingham Palace is the London residence and principal workplace of the monarchy of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focus for the British people at times of national rejoicing.
Originally known as Buckingham House, the building which forms the core of today's palace was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 on a site which had been in private ownership for at least 150 years. It was subsequently acquired by King George III in 1761 as a private residence for Queen Charlotte and was known as The Queen's House". During the 19th century it was enlarged, principally by architects John Nash and Edward Blore, who formed three wings around a central courtyard. Buckingham Palace finally became the official royal palace of the British monarch on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837. The last major structural additions were made in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the East front, which contains the well-known balcony on which the royal family traditionally congregates to greet crowds outside. However, the palace chapel was destroyed by a German bomb during World War II.
The Buckingham Palace Garden is the largest private garden in London.
(Coracias naevius)
Akaukuejo Camp
Etosha National Park
Namíbia
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All my photos are now organized into sets by the country where they were taken, by taxonomic order, by family, by species (often with just one photo for the rarer ones), and by the date they were taken.
So, you may find:
- All the photos for this trip Namíbia (2015) (260)
- All the photos for this order CORACIIFORMES (240)
- All the photos for this family Coraciidae (Coraciídeos) (26)
- All the photos for this species Coracias naevius (5)
- All the photos taken this day 2015/12/21 (35)
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Popular location for walkers is the Panorama Walk above Barmouth. Although I've seen plenty of photographs of this place, I don't think I've ever seen a panorama taken there. With a name like the Panorama Walk it only seemed logical to take a panorama photograph :)
On thing to remember is to check my settings before shooting, ended up shooting jpeg all day instead of Raw :(
Olympus E-M1 and Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8
An image from the archives. I never thought that I would miss the dry arid deserts of Nevada, but when I came across this image a flood of memories and feelings of happiness came to mind. All of the photo road trips through out the Desert SouthWest with some of my old friends really made for some good times. This image was taken outside of Las Vegas on our way to a Star Party in Death Valley. I really like the brooding dark yet colorful clouds- not a sight often seen in Southern Nevada.
D700
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44 mm
ISO 200
-4/3 EV
Post Processing: luminosity masking on single image.
© 2012 Chris Ross Photography. Do not copy, share, link, or use this image in any way without my explicit permission.
All that I know.
Is all that Im leaving behind.
You can never be sure.
But you havent got time to decide.
So step off the porch.
Watch the rockets collide
In the sky, cause Im leaving tonight.
This is actually my dad's record player.
- Bugatti Veyron -
5 Veyrons outside the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Montreal during Formula 1 weekend! Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would see this! The red/black one is from California, the Sang Noir is from Toronto and the rest are Bugatti North America demo cars. I will never forget this.
Wish I knew more about this spot, but I really cannot remember the name of the place. Taken just outside of Jasper town, myself and a few others were on a wildlife spotting trip with a local guide. It was here we were hoping to catch some long horned sheep, but they were being decidedly shy, our guide was most upset as he sees them here all the time, but not on the day we went. So instead I took in the scenery which was rather beautiful. This is my last Alberta shot...Well for now, till I find a few more.
I shall not be around much later, so apologies if comments are scarce, back tomorrow!
I have a new seasonal gallery up and running 'Deck the Halls' if you are interested in taking a look. Thought it was about time I stopped being all Bahhh Humbug! A cracking collection of wonderful images by very talented people!
Jasper is located in the Athabasca River valley, at the confluence with Miette River. It lies between the Victoria Cross Ranges (northwest), Pyramid Mountain (north), Maligne Range (southeast) and Indian Ridge (southwest). Jasper is connected to the west via the Yellowhead Highway and the Yellowhead Pass to Prince George and to the east to Edmonton. Toward the south, the Icefield Parkway leads to Banff and Banff National Park.
A hail heavy storm front looms over Oklahoma's mid section. I pulled off the freeway and risked getting a ticket to get this shot. I actually, mistakenly, got on the freeway thinking I would just get off in an exit or two, but it turned out to be a toll road… I traveled side by side with this monster for around 10 miles before I made my command decision to just pull on over with my camera and run to a good spot.
Outside it's America… Outside it's America.
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Fuse of 2 longs exposure (60 & 100 secs): Processing done with Photomatix & NIK Color Efex / 550D & Canon 17-40L & B+W110
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Pied-billed grebes are often seen floating or diving on Florida’s lakes and ponds. This small pigeon-sized grebe has a short, blunt bill, which is encircled by a black band. These grebes are rarely seen flying, they usually dive and swim underwater when threatened. They feed on small fish, crustaceans and aquatic insects.
Some pied-billed grebes are year-round residents in Florida, and have an extended breeding season. Others migrate to northern states to breed and return to Florida for the winter.
Folk names of this grebe include Dabchick, Devil-diver, Dive-dapper, Hell-diver, and Water Witch.
I found this one along Alligator Alley Trail at Circle B Bar Reserve. Polk County Florida.
اقتناصة في لحضات الغروب ليوم الاربعاء 3/2/1433هـ
المكان
حديقة السد في جلاجل
الأدوات المستخدمة
- Mola DEMI 22
- Ranger Quadra RX
- Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS EF II USM LENS
- Canon EOS 600D
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I've hardly been outside my room in days,
'Cause I don't feel that I deserve the sunshine's rays.
The darkness helped until the whiskey wore away,
And it's then I realize the conscience never fades.
When you're young you have this image of your life:
That you'll be scrupulous and one day even make a wife.
And you make boundaries you'd never dream to cross,
And if you happen to, you wake completely lost...
Lyrics from Special Two by Missy Higgins
Sampaloc Lake , Philippines , Happy Fence Friday
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Sampaloc Lake is an inactive vulcanic lake on Luzon in the Philippines and it's the largest of the seven lakes in San Pablo. In the background you see the mountain called St. Cristobal.
Considered one of the prime tourist spots in the city, Sampaloc Lake is dotted with floating restaurants along its shoreline that serve delectable Filipino and Chinese cuisines. It abounds with tilapia, bangus, carp and several species of shrimps. It is presently lined with fish pens and small cottages built on bamboo stilts.
The legend about Sampaloc Lake tells us that it's name comes of a giant tamarind (sampalok) tree in the garden of a selfish stingy old woman who drove away a fairy disguised as an old man asking for some fruit as a cure for his ailing grandson. Instead of yielding to his appeal for help, the stingy old woman had him driven away by her ferocious dogs. The old man was badly hurt.
Hardly an hour after the old man left, there was a thundering noise followed by the cracking of the earth. The next instant the entire orchard sank into a colossal pit which was eventually filled with water. Henceforth, the villagers called it Lake Sampaloc.
Sampaloc Lake, Pilipinas , Masaya Bakod Biyernes
Sampaloc Lake ay isang di-aktibong vulkanik lake sa Luzon sa Pilipinas at ito ay ang pinakamalaking ng pitong lawa sa San Pablo. Ang mga bundok na nakikita mo ay tinatawag na St. Cristobal.
Itinuturing na isa sa mga kalikasan spot turista sa lungsod, Sampalok Lake ay may tuldok na may lumulutang restaurant sa kahabaan ng baybayin nito na maghatid ng napakasarap na pagkaing Filipino at mga lutuin ng Intsik. Ito tigib sa tilapia, bangus, pamumula at ilang mga species ng hipon. Ito ay kasalukuyang may linya sa panulat isda at maliit na cottages binuo sa stilts kawayan.
Ang alamat tungkol sa Sampaloc Lake ay nagsasabi sa amin na ito ay pangalan ng dumating ng isang higanteng sampalok (Sampalok) puno sa hardin ng isang makasarili maramot na matandang babae na kawan ang layo ng isang engkanto disguised bilang isang matandang lalaki na humihingi para sa ilang mga prutas bilang isang lunas para sa kanyang sakit na apong lalaki. Sa halip na pagbibigay-daan sa kanyang apila para sa tulong, ang maramot matandang babae, siya ay hinahamon ang layo sa pamamagitan ng kanyang galit na galit na mga aso. Ang matandang tao ay masama nasaktan.
Bahagya isang oras pagkatapos ay iniwan ang matandang tao, may isang ingay dumadagundong na sinusundan ng mga lindol sa lupa. Ang susunod na pangyayari ang buong halamanan lumubog sa isang napakalaki na hukay kung saan ay sa wakas napuno ng tubig. Simula ngayon, tinatawag na, ng mga tagabaryo na ito ay Lake Sampaloc.