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This title was just a little standard Utah humor with a twist...
The red conglomerate in this part of City Creek creates a vastly different environment from other parts of the canyon. This overarching theme of change also appears constantly throughout the state. The landscapes for which Utah is known most frequently around the world represent only a fraction of the fascination to be found therein. For me it's always easiest to keep wandering when a totally new or unexpected landscape may be just around the corner.
The cliffs developed an unbelievably warm glow after about 6PM. I couldn't help but want to share it if only for that much.
Poem.
Quintessentially Scotland, wrapped in a burnt amber autumnal cloak.
Lochan islet overarched by the noble, native Scots Pine.
Rosehips, gorse and sapling silver birch frame a breathless stillness and combine to form the archetypal landscape of Caledonia.
A perfect moment of utter calm where time ceases and beauty overwhelms.
How rare.
How special.
How therapeutic
to mind, body and soul.
Driving along Arrewig Lane (that's it's name, honest!) the Autumn gold light in the overarching foliage brought me to a halt.
Viewed On Black gets a little nearer the almost blinding effect of the light and colour.
Having Anna in the studio couldn’t have been more inspiring. I think we both deal with similar human desires, abysses, and mental uncertainties.
"short films – …and then we‘ll call it even"
In the silent arena of our minds, where thoughts dance like invisible actors, a profound equality among us all is revealed. These inner conflicts, which do not manifest themselves in the outside world, are the invisible threads that weave the fabric of human existence. They are the silent struggles that each of us, regardless of gender or external circumstances, wages in the depths of our souls. These inner struggles are not mere challenges, but essential components of human existence that initiate us into the mysteries of life.
Every person faces their own inner battles, which are unique in their intensity and significance. These psychological struggles cannot be compared, as they are an expression of each individual's journey through the depths of consciousness. They are the touchstones that shape us and lead us to explore the limits of our being. Overcoming these inner conflicts holds the possibility of growth, transformation, and enlightenment.
The pursuit of overcoming these inner struggles is a deeply personal and often solitary journey. It challenges us to look into the darkness within ourselves and find the glimmers of light that guide us. In this inner argument lies the chance to discover the essence of our being and strengthen the connection to our true self. Thus, these inner conflicts are not only tests, but also invitations to self-knowledge and spiritual development.
youtu.be/R1ih3UihA-E?si=9q3HVUI3t-cNLf3I
I kept this series practically closed as a self-portrait series for a very long time. I think it’s time to open it up and at the same time connect it to my overarching theme, the portraits.
As a rule, these are long exposure shots with exposure times varying between 2 and 30 seconds. In this case 15 seconds. They are series that deal with a range of human feelings and thoughts. They deal with desire, loss, regret and pain and the attempt to process all of this.
Having Anna in the studio couldn’t have been more inspiring. I think we both deal with similar human desires, abysses, and mental uncertainties.
"short films – …and then we‘ll call it even"
In the silent arena of our minds, where thoughts dance like invisible actors, a profound equality among us all is revealed. These inner conflicts, which do not manifest themselves in the outside world, are the invisible threads that weave the fabric of human existence. They are the silent struggles that each of us, regardless of gender or external circumstances, wages in the depths of our souls. These inner struggles are not mere challenges, but essential components of human existence that initiate us into the mysteries of life.
Every person faces their own inner battles, which are unique in their intensity and significance. These psychological struggles cannot be compared, as they are an expression of each individual's journey through the depths of consciousness. They are the touchstones that shape us and lead us to explore the limits of our being. Overcoming these inner conflicts holds the possibility of growth, transformation, and enlightenment.
The pursuit of overcoming these inner struggles is a deeply personal and often solitary journey. It challenges us to look into the darkness within ourselves and find the glimmers of light that guide us. In this inner argument lies the chance to discover the essence of our being and strengthen the connection to our true self. Thus, these inner conflicts are not only tests, but also invitations to self-knowledge and spiritual development.
youtu.be/R1ih3UihA-E?si=9q3HVUI3t-cNLf3I
I kept this series practically closed as a self-portrait series for a very long time. I think it’s time to open it up and at the same time connect it to my overarching theme, the portraits.
As a rule, these are long exposure shots with exposure times varying between 2 and 30 seconds. In this case 2 seconds. They are series that deal with a range of human feelings and thoughts. They deal with desire, loss, regret and pain and the attempt to process all of this.
I kept this series practically closed as a self-portrait series for a very long time. I think it’s time to open it up and at the same time connect it to my overarching theme, the portraits.
As a rule, these are long exposure shots with exposure times varying between 2 and 30 seconds. In this case 8 seconds. They are series that deal with a range of human feelings and thoughts. They deal with desire, loss, regret and pain and the attempt to process all of this.
short films – …and then we‘ll call it even
In the silent arena of our minds, where thoughts dance like invisible actors, a profound equality among us all is revealed. These inner conflicts, which do not manifest themselves in the outside world, are the invisible threads that weave the fabric of human existence. They are the silent struggles that each of us, regardless of gender or external circumstances, wages in the depths of our souls. These inner struggles are not mere challenges, but essential components of human existence that initiate us into the mysteries of life.
Every person faces their own inner battles, which are unique in their intensity and significance. These psychological struggles cannot be compared, as they are an expression of each individual's journey through the depths of consciousness. They are the touchstones that shape us and lead us to explore the limits of our being. Overcoming these inner conflicts holds the possibility of growth, transformation, and enlightenment.
The pursuit of overcoming these inner struggles is a deeply personal and often solitary journey. It challenges us to look into the darkness within ourselves and find the glimmers of light that guide us. In this inner argument lies the chance to discover the essence of our being and strengthen the connection to our true self. Thus, these inner conflicts are not only tests, but also invitations to self-knowledge and spiritual development.
"Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
My overarching life motto that leads me to live my dreams: Live with intention, seek beauty, love wholly, and embrace spontaneity.
What drives you to live your dreams?
Sunset from Many Glacier, Glacier National Park.
We went to the many glacier hotel to have dinner and watch this sunset. I probably burned as many calories as I ate with all the times I went back outside to the lake to take more photos! After a 10 mile hike that day you would think food would come first in priorities, but you're all photographers so I'm sure you understand my choices. :)
Austria, Burgenland, Stegersbach, sunset over golf course 2, from the terrace restaurant “Pura Vida”,
Reiters Golfschaukel, Austria‘s largest golf resort, the “Golfschaukel” Stegersbach Lafnitztal consists of two overarching 18-hole courses & a 9-hole course.
Two driving ranges, pitching & putting greens & a chipping area.
In addition, there is also a 5-hole Fun Course for newcomers, who have not yet got their course licence. Together these make the 50-hole Golfschaukel Austria’s biggest golfing venue.
👉 One World one Dream,
🙏...Danke, Xièxie 谢谢, Thanks, Gracias, Merci, Grazie, Obrigado, Arigatô, Dhanyavad, Chokrane to you & over
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Working with Lotte in the studio on this project was once again a wonderful experience. It was our first collaboration in this context, and I think we’ll be working together more often in the future.
"short films – …and then we‘ll call it even"
In the silent arena of our minds, where thoughts dance like invisible actors, a profound equality among us all is revealed. These inner conflicts, which do not manifest themselves in the outside world, are the invisible threads that weave the fabric of human existence. They are the silent struggles that each of us, regardless of gender or external circumstances, wages in the depths of our souls. These inner struggles are not mere challenges, but essential components of human existence that initiate us into the mysteries of life.
Every person faces their own inner battles, which are unique in their intensity and significance. These psychological struggles cannot be compared, as they are an expression of each individual's journey through the depths of consciousness. They are the touchstones that shape us and lead us to explore the limits of our being. Overcoming these inner conflicts holds the possibility of growth, transformation, and enlightenment.
The pursuit of overcoming these inner struggles is a deeply personal and often solitary journey. It challenges us to look into the darkness within ourselves and find the glimmers of light that guide us. In this inner argument lies the chance to discover the essence of our being and strengthen the connection to our true self. Thus, these inner conflicts are not only tests, but also invitations to self-knowledge and spiritual development.
youtu.be/IPQUfkmdFQs?si=iOe8w6QVMaClB4Z1
I kept this series practically closed as a self-portrait series for a very long time. I think it’s time to open it up and at the same time connect it to my overarching theme, the portraits.
As a rule, these are long exposure shots with exposure times varying between 2 and 30 seconds. In this case 6 seconds. They are series that deal with a range of human feelings and thoughts. They deal with desire, loss, regret and pain and the attempt to process all of this.
Nature - Flowers - The Intricate Design and Beauty of the Iris Flower.
Iris is a genus of 260–300 species of flowering plants with showy flowers. It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. As well as being the scientific name, iris is also very widely used as a common name for all Iris species, as well as some belonging to other closely related genera. A common name for some species is 'flags', while the plants of the subgenus Scorpiris are widely known as 'junos', particularly in horticulture. It is a popular garden flower.
The inflorescences are in the shape of a fan and contain one or more symmetrical six-lobed flowers. These grow on a pedicel or peduncle. The three sepals, which are spreading or droop downwards, are referred to as "falls". They expand from their narrow base, which in some of the rhizomatous irises has a "beard" (a tuft of short upright extensions growing in its midline), into a broader expanded portion ("limb"), often adorned with veining, lines or dots. The three, sometimes reduced, petals stand upright, partly behind the sepal bases. They are called "standards". Some smaller iris species have all six lobes pointing straight outwards, but generally limb and standards differ markedly in appearance. They are united at their base into a floral tube that lies above the ovary (known as an epigynous or inferior ovary). The styles divide towards the apex into petaloid branches; this is significant in pollination.
The iris flower is of interest as an example of the relation between flowering plants and pollinating insects. The shape of the flower and the position of the pollen-receiving and stigmatic surfaces on the outer petals form a landing-stage for a flying insect, which in probing for nectar, will first come into contact with the perianth, then with the stigmatic stamens in one whorled surface which is borne on an ovary formed of three carpels. The shelf-like transverse projection on the inner whorled underside of the stamens is beneath the overarching style arm below the stigma, so that the insect comes in contact with its pollen-covered surface only after passing the stigma; in backing out of the flower it will come in contact only with the non-receptive lower face of the stigma. Thus, an insect bearing pollen from one flower will, in entering a second, deposit the pollen on the stigma; in backing out of a flower, the pollen which it bears will not be rubbed off on the stigma of the same flower.
A Brief History of the R/V Polaris
The history of the R/V Polaris can be most effectively divided into two overarching topical areas, which relate to the 20th century history of the western United States.
The vessel belonged to Lee Allen Phillips, a prominent California businessman and land developer, from 1926 until his death in 1938. He used the Polaris as a pleasure craft and to visit his irrigation projects in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta (also California Delta.). Lee Allen Phillips was a Progressive-era businessman who took a special interest in irrigation and reclamation. The vessel’s association with Phillips represents a link to the history of California. Called the Pasado Mañana at the time, the vessel was sold to John Grant, a Los Angeles oilman, in 1938. He kept the vessel until 1944 when the U.S. Army acquired it and used the vessel as a personnel transport in Puget Sound. The vessel changed hands several times after the war until it was acquired by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in 1966.
The USGS converted the pleasure craft into a research vessel and it has played a vital role in marine geology and water quality research in Alaska and the San Francisco Bay area. The Polaris sailed from the South San Francisco Bay continuously from 1968 until it was retired in 2015.
From:
www.usgs.gov/mission-areas/water-resources/science/story-...
Austria, Burgenland, Stegersbach, golf course 2 at twilight, from the terrace of the club restaurant “Pura Vida”,
Reiters Golfschaukel, Austria‘s largest golf resort, the “Golfschaukel” Stegersbach Lafnitztal consists of two overarching 18-hole courses & a 9-hole course. Two driving ranges, pitching & putting greens & a chipping area. In addition, there is also a 5-hole Fun Course for newcomers, who have not yet got their course licence. Together these make the 50-hole Golfschaukel Austria’s biggest golfing venue.
👉 One World one Dream,
🙏...Danke, Xièxie 谢谢, Thanks, Gracias, Merci, Grazie, Obrigado, Arigatô, Dhanyavad, Chokrane to you & over
16 million visits in my photostream with countless motivating comments
Presented as a diptych they both seem to fit under the title of my latest series 'Inner Landscapes' I discovered. One could imagine above my 'The Lay of the Land' series from 2017 an overarching theme as 'Inner Landscapes'. Perhaps a sign of
'Hineininterpretierung' but for myself significant. It is up to me to find out...
Double exposure in camera at the Reedy Lake, Ngambie Wildlife Reserve. For the Definitely Dreaming week 32 theme of abstract/blurry. Sky, water and riverine trees meeting in reflection and overarching beauty. With the lovely FFM.
The inclement weather on 31st July 2023, influenced the decision to head to Hellifield to photograph the weedkilling train from Carlisle, instead of getting soaking wet somewhere on the Settle-Carlisle line. Unfortunately, the faux Crompton Class 69 was declared unfit to work the train, with worn brake-blocks, resulting in a Class 66 substitute. 66737 'Lesia' is framed in the Midland Railway ironwork during an all too brief bright spell.
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Poem.
Quintessentially Scotland, wrapped in a burnt amber autumnal cloak.
Lochan islet overarched by the noble, native Scots Pine.
Rosehips, gorse and sapling silver birch frame a breathless stillness and combine to form the archetypal landscape of Caledonia.
A perfect moment of utter calm where time ceases and beauty overwhelms.
How rare.
How special.
How therapeutic
to mind, body and soul.
This look-up of Wolfgang Buttress' "The Hive" was captured beneath the open-air structure which recently opened inside Kew Gardens. The abstract installation is 17 metres tall and weighs close to 40 tonnes, with its 170,000-piece aluminium latticework originally forming the centrepiece of the UK Pavilion at the 2015 Milan Expo, where it won the gold-medal for best pavilion.
At a distance the structure resembles a giant swarm of bees, but standing inside it is an immersive and strangely serene experience, with 1,000 LED luminaries and a low meditative humming both controlled by the activity of bees inside an actual hive located nearby. The installation is also intended to highlight the worrying decline in bee population in the UK, and to provide a visual symbol of their role in feeding the planet given that they pollinate 70 of the most important crops we eat.
Between my visits to the location, the installation was heavily advertised across London's underground stations and saw a significant influx of visitors during the school holidays, effectively removing the opportunity to photograph the structure when it's empty. Kew Gardens was already the 15th most-visited attraction in the UK last year, and given the installation's upper-tier glass floor and its educational elements, it's easy to see the family-friendly appeal. During my first visit, however, I was able to capture the image I wanted, narrowly missing several entertaining opportunities to incorporate children into my photo, many of whom had discovered they could crawl across the upper glass floor, peer down at the person holding a camera beneath them and wave enthusiastically. As challenging as it was to capture this shot, it was also a lot of fun.
The image was taken by resting my camera flat on the ground and triggering the shots with a shutter remote. I captured multiple exposures in order to later blend them using luminosity masks in Photoshop, which was invaluable as the mid-morning sun was already high by the time Kew Gardens opened and the darker exposures allowed me to tone down the highlights, while the brighter exposures allowed me to recover the detail in the metal latticework. Once this phase of the workflow was complete, I shifted the balance of the image towards a muted blue tone using a combination of Colour Balance, Selective Colour and Colour Lookup adjustments. After this, I applied a Solid Colour adjustment set to Soft Light, with a layer mask created using Apply Image to target the highlights. Using this, I added a pale yellow tone back into the centre of the image, where sunlight was casting a gentle glow against the aluminium. I then gradually blended in brighter exposures at the centre of the image using a radial Gradient Mask, as well as darker exposures with an inverted version of this Gradient Mask to create a natural vignette. This was important to me as I felt it was what gave the overall image its shape and depth, and the softer and slightly warmer tones at the tip of the structure are what draw the viewer's eye to the centre of the frame.
The final touches were made in Colour Efex Pro, with a sparing amount of the Detail Extractor filter applied to bring out some of the texture in the metalwork, as well as Pro Contrast to intensify the sunlight overhead and give the pattern in the latticework a little more definition. For me, this final stage of editing was when the latticework gained its impact and when it became possible to see how perfectly the structure reflects the natural organisation and arrangement of a bee hive. Despite the industrial and inherently man-made aspects of the metalwork, there's something elegant, organic and fundamentally beautiful about the structure's interlocking pieces and overarching geometry, which perhaps reflects the harmony within nature and underscores the thought that went into this installation's design.
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Excerpt from thewelltoronto.com/arts/dustin-yellin-emergence/:
Emergence
2023
Emergence by Dustin Yellin braids together three threads–the origin of the universe, the birth of life, and the creation of computing. The sculpture depicts a giant figure modeled from the World Tree, a mythological concept found across multiple cultures that connects the Earth to the stars. Mirroring various evolutionary hypotheses, Emergence grows out of a base plate that represents a primordial soup from which all life on Earth developed. Various vignettes and fantastical elements are scattered throughout the figure’s body: a cat with the rear of a dog stares into a toilet to see its reflection like Narcissus; an astronaut chick hatches out of a geodesic sphere; a battery-operated frog licks a Black Hole in the form of a bagel; a monkey emerges from a monkey brain held up by a large-lipped rotisserie chicken; hybrid animal/human astronauts explore the entire scene from top to bottom, making their way up to the moon.
Included among these surrealist details are many elements relating to the sculpture’s overarching themes of cosmology, mythology, and technology, interspersed with nods to Ontario, such as local flora and fauna, and major Canadian inventions. These many details add up to tell various stories of how small things come together to form more complex systems. Like an open-source code, these stories are not determined, and visitors are encouraged to decipher the artwork and construct their own narratives. More details catch the eye the longer one looks – discover the meaning behind each element by accessing the Emergence Discovery Handbook.
Explored ~ Highest #447 on Saturday, July 30, 2016.
Dropped during the day on Sunday, July 31, 2016.
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Poem.
Quintessentially Scotland, wrapped in a burnt amber autumnal cloak.
Lochan islet overarched by the noble, native Scots Pine.
Rosehips, gorse and sapling silver birch frame a breathless stillness and combine to form the archetypal landscape of Caledonia.
A perfect moment of utter calm where time ceases and beauty overwhelms.
How rare.
How special.
How therapeutic
to mind, body and soul.
"short films – …and then we‘ll call it even"
In the silent arena of our minds, where thoughts dance like invisible actors, a profound equality among us all is revealed. These inner conflicts, which do not manifest themselves in the outside world, are the invisible threads that weave the fabric of human existence. They are the silent struggles that each of us, regardless of gender or external circumstances, wages in the depths of our souls. These inner struggles are not mere challenges, but essential components of human existence that initiate us into the mysteries of life.
Every person faces their own inner battles, which are unique in their intensity and significance. These psychological struggles cannot be compared, as they are an expression of each individual's journey through the depths of consciousness. They are the touchstones that shape us and lead us to explore the limits of our being. Overcoming these inner conflicts holds the possibility of growth, transformation, and enlightenment.
The pursuit of overcoming these inner struggles is a deeply personal and often solitary journey. It challenges us to look into the darkness within ourselves and find the glimmers of light that guide us. In this inner argument lies the chance to discover the essence of our being and strengthen the connection to our true self. Thus, these inner conflicts are not only tests, but also invitations to self-knowledge and spiritual development.
youtu.be/ZfW4-nP2G1Q?si=rR-GfoLDhjuWEU4n
I kept this series practically closed as a self-portrait series for a very long time. I think it’s time to open it up and at the same time connect it to my overarching theme, the portraits.
As a rule, these are long exposure shots with exposure times varying between 2 and 30 seconds. In this case 4 seconds. They are series that deal with a range of human feelings and thoughts. They deal with desire, loss, regret and pain and the attempt to process all of this.
Norfolk Southern southbound manifest train 15T bearing down on the former N&W depot at Boyce, Virginia on November 12, 2024.
Mount Buffalo is a large flattish topped mountain that rises above the nearby valleys and plains. There are a couple of viewpoints including The Horn which overlooks the south. If you climb above the carpark there are some beautiful overarching dead snow gum trees which were silhouetted above the blue sky. The rocks in this area and the drive past the Cathedral were spectacular. The dead trees were those that had succumbed to previous bushfires.
Constantin Brâncuși
b.1876 Hobita,Romania
d.1957 Paris
Miracle (Seal [1]) (1930-1932)
-limestone on marble base
Movement-Modernism
Constantin Brâncuși revisited subjects and forms frequently throughout his career,executing variations of earlier sculptures with subtly reimagined contours and in new mediums and scales.Both the Miracle Seal and Flying Turtle were the first of their kind and relatively late additions to the artist's repertoire of motifs;in fact Flying Turtle was the last sculpture Brancusi executed that did not have a direct formal precedent.The two works however do show a continuity with many of the sculptor's overarching concerns.
Animals were a common subject for Brancusi,although excepting humans,he focused exclusively on those that fly or swim.The shapes of such animals were suited to the compact volumes that the sculptor favored,as well as his desire to depict speed and movement.In the Miracle Seal and Flying Turtle the simplified forms suggest not only the creatures namesakes but also their fluid means of locomotion.By balancing both sculptures delicately on their respective limestone bases and giving each a pronounced upward thrust,Brancusi captured the seamless weightlessness of bodies suspended in water or air.The effect is striking given the significant mass of these two marble works.
For Brancusi animals held symbolic weight and transcendent possibilities.In the case of the Miracle Seal,the breaching form may allude to emotional regeneration inspired by the sight of an acquaintance of the artist experiencing catharsis while swimming.
Excerpt from thewelltoronto.com/arts/dustin-yellin-emergence/:
Emergence
2023
Emergence by Dustin Yellin braids together three threads–the origin of the universe, the birth of life, and the creation of computing. The sculpture depicts a giant figure modeled from the World Tree, a mythological concept found across multiple cultures that connects the Earth to the stars. Mirroring various evolutionary hypotheses, Emergence grows out of a base plate that represents a primordial soup from which all life on Earth developed. Various vignettes and fantastical elements are scattered throughout the figure’s body: a cat with the rear of a dog stares into a toilet to see its reflection like Narcissus; an astronaut chick hatches out of a geodesic sphere; a battery-operated frog licks a Black Hole in the form of a bagel; a monkey emerges from a monkey brain held up by a large-lipped rotisserie chicken; hybrid animal/human astronauts explore the entire scene from top to bottom, making their way up to the moon.
Included among these surrealist details are many elements relating to the sculpture’s overarching themes of cosmology, mythology, and technology, interspersed with nods to Ontario, such as local flora and fauna, and major Canadian inventions. These many details add up to tell various stories of how small things come together to form more complex systems. Like an open-source code, these stories are not determined, and visitors are encouraged to decipher the artwork and construct their own narratives. More details catch the eye the longer one looks – discover the meaning behind each element by accessing the Emergence Discovery Handbook.
Excerpt from thewelltoronto.com/arts/dustin-yellin-emergence/:
Emergence
2023
Emergence by Dustin Yellin braids together three threads–the origin of the universe, the birth of life, and the creation of computing. The sculpture depicts a giant figure modeled from the World Tree, a mythological concept found across multiple cultures that connects the Earth to the stars. Mirroring various evolutionary hypotheses, Emergence grows out of a base plate that represents a primordial soup from which all life on Earth developed. Various vignettes and fantastical elements are scattered throughout the figure’s body: a cat with the rear of a dog stares into a toilet to see its reflection like Narcissus; an astronaut chick hatches out of a geodesic sphere; a battery-operated frog licks a Black Hole in the form of a bagel; a monkey emerges from a monkey brain held up by a large-lipped rotisserie chicken; hybrid animal/human astronauts explore the entire scene from top to bottom, making their way up to the moon.
Included among these surrealist details are many elements relating to the sculpture’s overarching themes of cosmology, mythology, and technology, interspersed with nods to Ontario, such as local flora and fauna, and major Canadian inventions. These many details add up to tell various stories of how small things come together to form more complex systems. Like an open-source code, these stories are not determined, and visitors are encouraged to decipher the artwork and construct their own narratives. More details catch the eye the longer one looks – discover the meaning behind each element by accessing the Emergence Discovery Handbook.
Excerpt from thewelltoronto.com/arts/dustin-yellin-emergence/:
Emergence
2023
Emergence by Dustin Yellin braids together three threads–the origin of the universe, the birth of life, and the creation of computing. The sculpture depicts a giant figure modeled from the World Tree, a mythological concept found across multiple cultures that connects the Earth to the stars. Mirroring various evolutionary hypotheses, Emergence grows out of a base plate that represents a primordial soup from which all life on Earth developed. Various vignettes and fantastical elements are scattered throughout the figure’s body: a cat with the rear of a dog stares into a toilet to see its reflection like Narcissus; an astronaut chick hatches out of a geodesic sphere; a battery-operated frog licks a Black Hole in the form of a bagel; a monkey emerges from a monkey brain held up by a large-lipped rotisserie chicken; hybrid animal/human astronauts explore the entire scene from top to bottom, making their way up to the moon.
Included among these surrealist details are many elements relating to the sculpture’s overarching themes of cosmology, mythology, and technology, interspersed with nods to Ontario, such as local flora and fauna, and major Canadian inventions. These many details add up to tell various stories of how small things come together to form more complex systems. Like an open-source code, these stories are not determined, and visitors are encouraged to decipher the artwork and construct their own narratives. More details catch the eye the longer one looks – discover the meaning behind each element by accessing the Emergence Discovery Handbook.
Weston Turville Reservoir, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, England
Taken in black and white using Grainy Film II mode on the camera.
“In the forest think of the forest, not of this tree and that but the singing movement of the whole,” Carr wrote in her journal in 1935. Her perception of the interrelatedness of all things mark her foresight; this wisdom applies today as we face environmental threat. Carr challenged the notion of nature as commodity, repeatedly pointing to the devastation of clear-cutting in her paintings: contrasting humanity’s destructive work with the overarching presence of the divine in the skies above.
short films - I’ll only hurt you if you let me - Oct/2025
Sometimes we forget that pain is an expression of connection, perhaps even a sign of affection. In any case, however, it is a clear indication that we do care.
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"short films – …and then we‘ll call it even"
Every person faces their own inner battles, which are unique in their intensity and significance. These psychological struggles cannot be compared, as they are an expression of each individual's journey through the depths of consciousness. They are the touchstones that shape us and lead us to explore the limits of our being. Overcoming these inner conflicts holds the possibility of growth, transformation, and enlightenment.
youtu.be/pbMwTqkKSps?si=_XOdXivJo8AbaaPG
I kept this series practically closed as a self-portrait series for a very long time. I think it’s time to open it up and at the same time connect it to my overarching theme, the portraits.
As a rule, these are long exposure shots with exposure times varying between 2 and 30 seconds. In this case 10 seconds. They are series that deal with a range of human feelings and thoughts. They deal with desire, loss, regret and pain and the attempt to process all of this.
Welcome to my new adventure to close out the year! I'm taking every theme from the figbarf page on Instagram and posting at least one figure per theme, since I feel bad for not keeping up the whole year and I like a challenge lol. As a way to guide myself, I also picked a theme from each group that would be the overarching theme, with this overall theme being Classic Monsters. Hope y'all enjoy these!
Left to right:
#figbarf41 - Noir: The Invisible Man (1933)
#figbarf42 - The 2000s: Hellboy (shoutout to theoctopirate_customs for inspiration on this)
#figbarf43 - Classic Monsters: Freddy Krueger
#figbarf44 - Halloween: Candyman
#figbarf45 - Bands, Musicians, & Performers: The Phantom of the Opera
Sipapu Bridge, Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah
The first of three natural bridges in this beautiful park. I say "first" as the road that brings the visitor to these natural phenomena is one-way, so everyone sees the three formations in the same order.
Nothing special--just a view from directly underneath.
I've visited southern Utah three times now (the first in my youth) and I still haven't come close to seeing even a representative sampling of all the marvelous scenery that exists here.
This time, I had Anna Kant in the studio. I was really looking forward to it because the content we convey and work on has a lot of similarities. And it turned out that this definitely won’t be the last time we’re in the studio together.
"short films – …and then we‘ll call it even"
In the silent arena of our minds, where thoughts dance like invisible actors, a profound equality among us all is revealed. These inner conflicts, which do not manifest themselves in the outside world, are the invisible threads that weave the fabric of human existence. They are the silent struggles that each of us, regardless of gender or external circumstances, wages in the depths of our souls. These inner struggles are not mere challenges, but essential components of human existence that initiate us into the mysteries of life.
Every person faces their own inner battles, which are unique in their intensity and significance. These psychological struggles cannot be compared, as they are an expression of each individual's journey through the depths of consciousness. They are the touchstones that shape us and lead us to explore the limits of our being. Overcoming these inner conflicts holds the possibility of growth, transformation, and enlightenment.
The pursuit of overcoming these inner struggles is a deeply personal and often solitary journey. It challenges us to look into the darkness within ourselves and find the glimmers of light that guide us. In this inner argument lies the chance to discover the essence of our being and strengthen the connection to our true self. Thus, these inner conflicts are not only tests, but also invitations to self-knowledge and spiritual development.
youtu.be/rbzJOfJITZg?si=crrDEOSheBhdbx23
I kept this series practically closed as a self-portrait series for a very long time. I think it’s time to open it up and at the same time connect it to my overarching theme, the portraits.
As a rule, these are long exposure shots with exposure times varying between 2 and 30 seconds. In this case 15 seconds. They are series that deal with a range of human feelings and thoughts. They deal with desire, loss, regret and pain and the attempt to process all of this.
This moc was built for the second round of the 2017 bio-cup. The overarching theme was historical and my sub theme was western.
The ancient Clapper at Postbridge, Dartmoor, is overarched by the Milky Way and some more modern phenomena including the lights from the ISS, a plane and in the top left corner a tandem satellite. Amazing how a little light goes a long way.
Postbridge, Dartmoor National Park, SW England
Radio news excerpt, December 1924:
"The identity of the mysterious street vigilante dubbed "The Purple Shadow" remains unknown! After bringing the opium smuggling side hustle of the head of the powerful Boxer's association to light, the vigilante seems to be aiming for night clubs next! Witnesses reported seeing a "demon-like figure" on the rooftops of several dubious establishments-"
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Been meaning to create an original vigilante character set in the 1920s/30s for some time now. All of these characters and the accompanying "story" were created on a whim without any sort of overarching narrative in mind.
Inspirations include: Spring-heeled Jack; "Babylon Berlin" a TV series & "Lavender Jack", a webcomic
- December 2022
Having Anna in the studio couldn’t have been more inspiring. I think we both deal with similar human desires, abysses, and mental uncertainties.
"short films – …and then we‘ll call it even"
In the silent arena of our minds, where thoughts dance like invisible actors, a profound equality among us all is revealed. These inner conflicts, which do not manifest themselves in the outside world, are the invisible threads that weave the fabric of human existence. They are the silent struggles that each of us, regardless of gender or external circumstances, wages in the depths of our souls. These inner struggles are not mere challenges, but essential components of human existence that initiate us into the mysteries of life.
Every person faces their own inner battles, which are unique in their intensity and significance. These psychological struggles cannot be compared, as they are an expression of each individual's journey through the depths of consciousness. They are the touchstones that shape us and lead us to explore the limits of our being. Overcoming these inner conflicts holds the possibility of growth, transformation, and enlightenment.
The pursuit of overcoming these inner struggles is a deeply personal and often solitary journey. It challenges us to look into the darkness within ourselves and find the glimmers of light that guide us. In this inner argument lies the chance to discover the essence of our being and strengthen the connection to our true self. Thus, these inner conflicts are not only tests, but also invitations to self-knowledge and spiritual development.
youtu.be/R1ih3UihA-E?si=9q3HVUI3t-cNLf3I
I kept this series practically closed as a self-portrait series for a very long time. I think it’s time to open it up and at the same time connect it to my overarching theme, the portraits.
As a rule, these are long exposure shots with exposure times varying between 2 and 30 seconds. In this case 2 seconds. They are series that deal with a range of human feelings and thoughts. They deal with desire, loss, regret and pain and the attempt to process all of this.
This time, I was in the studio with Andre, who contacted me after seeing a few of my posts of this series and wanted to participate in this project. And once again, this shoot produced some incredibly powerful images. I am completely fascinated by the depth created by the different personalities in front of the lens and the length of the exposure time. And because today is World Photography Day, there will be two posts for once.
"short films – …and then we‘ll call it even"
In the silent arena of our minds, where thoughts dance like invisible actors, a profound equality among us all is revealed. These inner conflicts, which do not manifest themselves in the outside world, are the invisible threads that weave the fabric of human existence. They are the silent struggles that each of us, regardless of gender or external circumstances, wages in the depths of our souls. These inner struggles are not mere challenges, but essential components of human existence that initiate us into the mysteries of life.
Every person faces their own inner battles, which are unique in their intensity and significance. These psychological struggles cannot be compared, as they are an expression of each individual's journey through the depths of consciousness. They are the touchstones that shape us and lead us to explore the limits of our being. Overcoming these inner conflicts holds the possibility of growth, transformation, and enlightenment.
The pursuit of overcoming these inner struggles is a deeply personal and often solitary journey. It challenges us to look into the darkness within ourselves and find the glimmers of light that guide us. In this inner argument lies the chance to discover the essence of our being and strengthen the connection to our true self. Thus, these inner conflicts are not only tests, but also invitations to self-knowledge and spiritual development.
youtu.be/uQJq-WJXUAU?si=f5nY0bME9g-D1vAr
I kept this series practically closed as a self-portrait series for a very long time. I think it’s time to open it up and at the same time connect it to my overarching theme, the portraits.
As a rule, these are long exposure shots with exposure times varying between 2 and 30 seconds. In this case 4 seconds. They are series that deal with a range of human feelings and thoughts. They deal with desire, loss, regret and pain and the attempt to process all of this.
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The current steel Truss bridge was built in 1911 by Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Company of Darlington, England
The art work on the bridge by Eldon Garnet consisted of a clock, which ceased to work and the mechanism and hands were removed in 2010. The phrase "this river I step in is not the river I stand in", taken from the philosophy of Heraclitus, is inscribed in large letters overarching the road. The bridge art is one part of a three site art piece, with the second part as words inscribed on the pavement at the intersections of Broadview avenue and Queen street, and the last part as four metal "banners" at Queen and Degrassi street - wikipedia