There are few places that make me deliriously happy but this is one of them.

Frankly, I have been waiting for this all year, as I had never seen the Kenilworth ponds in full bloom. But they are all I hoped for, and more!

Life is a series of waves to be embraced and overcome.

Danny Meyer

My wife visiting the Lake Superior waves.

NYC, 2022

Listening to Tuck The Darkness In on the album The Clearing by The Bowerbirds.

“One by one she slew her fears, and then planted a flower garden over their graves.”

― John Mark Green

Visit this location at Memento mori in Second Life

View On Black

About rising, building, looking up, looking forward.

I just ended a horrible and inconvenient part of my life. It feels...magical...?....!

(also, these make me feel like I am 10)

Abandoned car

Help Chile Overcome the Earthquake Chile stepped up efforts to find survivors of an earthquake registering 8.8 magnitude that struck before dawn yesterday, killing more than 700 people, severing the country’s main highway and damaging 1.5 million homes.

The eartquake was centered 200 miles (317 kilometers) southwest of Santiago near the main winemaking region and close to Concepcion, a metropolitan region of more than 500,000 people. Highways and airports were shut by damage and some copper mines closed. The total economic damage may be as much as $30 billion, or about 15 percent of the South American country’s gross domestic product, according to estimates by disaster- scenario modeler Eqecat Inc.

We need your help to overcome the earthquake.

Donate now!

Foreign Donations

Citibank

Account Nº 9941973331

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Address: 153 east 53 Rd. Street 4th floor. New York, Ny 10022

Texting donations for Chile:

In addition to your donation amount, standard text messaging fees may apply.

ADRA International: Text CHILE 10 to 27138 ($10 donation)

Convoy of Hope: Text 4CHILE to 50555 ($10 donation)

Habitat for Humanity: Text CHILE to 25383 ($10 donation)

OperationUSA: Text REBUILD to 50555 ($10 donation)

Salvation Army: Text CHILE” to 52000 ($10 donation)

World Vision: Text CHILE” to 20222 ($10 donation)

UNICEF: Text YOUTH to 20222 ($10 donation)

More information:

www.redcross.org/

www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/impact/

SUMATE A LA CAMPAÑA SOLIDARIA CHILE AYUDA A CHILE¡¡¡¡¡¡

"Light Overcomes the Darkness"- We set out to shoot the Rocky Valley Lutheran Church in the ghost town of Dooley, Montana during the night. We got there early enough to set up and take a few shots as the Sun started to set. This church made it until around 1960, when a declining congregation and inability to support a pastor caused it to call it quits. It was sold to a local farmer for grain storage, but currently sits empty and decaying on the prairie.

As I already did in 2016, I once again utilized a sleepless night in April to try for some natterjack portraits in early morning light. When life gives you insomnia you might as well make some photography out of it.

So I ventured out around 5:00 a.m. to have a look at a translocation sight to where parts of a larger population were transplanted. The original habitat had to make way for a larger urban development project. Available evidence seems to suggest that wildlife relocation is not necessarily an ideal compensation measure (especially when conducted on smaller populations) and should always be a well considered step with tight monitoring of results. Nonetheless it seems to still be used quite nonchalantly - and sometimes conducted sloppily - when financial interests are on the line.

I very much like the light and mood the situation provided but still have to overcome the need to shoot on the lowest possible ISO setting as evidenced by the gular pumping action of the toad resulting in motion blurr. For some reason I just can't deal with image noise. Just one of these moments, where I wish I could afford one of the fancier camera bodies with a stronger ISO perfomance.

Industriebrache Essen.

OVERCOMING

3-bracketed shot blended in Photoshop. The red glow around the bottom half of the moon is actually the bokeh from the small bush on the left. The sun had just set less than an hour before the moon peaked from the mountain. I don't know who the guy is but thanks buddy for being still. =) Shot at the Whitney Mesa hill.

the virus in 2021

It's what makes good photographers.

The year of 2012 was important for me. I had the opportunity to connect what I really enjoy doing and with my inner self. In only 3 months I’ve "met" exceptional people that express themselves through photography. I can’t but be thankful to those people that give inspiration and strength to keep going.

But mainly I’ve got to thank to those who support and follow my work. I sincerely hope they keep up with it and can watch my evolution among this utopian world where the limit cannot be reached.

In the mean time my head is filled with burning ideas, the blanks gain some new scrawls and the projects in my mind become to gain form… and I hope I can attain every single one!

Happy 2013 for all of you!

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with Dihaze

The Black Hole is located just to the south of Craster on the way to Cullernose Point on the coastline in Northumberland. It was fantastic watching the rough sea crashing over the black rocks as the sun made its appearance.

Overcome darkness, so that you may walk in the light!

500px.com/photo/116218543/overcome-darkness-so-that-you-m...

on explore October, 3rd

Excerpt from aecom.com/projects/hong-kong-zhuhai-macao-bridge-and-hong...:

The Hong Kong Port connects to the HZMB from a site with approximately 130 hectares of reclaimed land. The port’s Passenger Clearance Building (PCB) is iconic, with aesthetically striking architecture. Its long span curved roof mimics the surrounding sea and offers unobstructed views. Its skylights filter natural light to minimize power usage for the whole building. Tree-like columns support the roof and provide an airy feel inside.

Given the project’s proximity to the airport, our team had to overcome airport height restrictions and limited space onsite, together with the mandate to complete the PCB in 30 months whilst the whole Port was to be completed in about four years. The design and construction of the PCB roof were the most notable innovations to meet these challenges.

Its key features include:

•The integration of BIM and 3D scanning. In 2014, the use of digitalization in civil engineering was still in its infancy in Hong Kong. By overlaying the complex roof design and as erected models, any out of tolerance areas could be readily identified and rectified.

•Pre-fabrication of a total of 81 roof segments, with all necessary fittings and building services including pre-installed MEP completed offsite, form the roof that stretches to the size of nine FIFA football pitches. The largest segment measures 61 meters x 25 meters and weighs 680 tons and remains the largest and heaviest spatial structural frame for a building as of 2022.

•First ever use of installation by vertical lifting and then horizontal jacking of this scale in Hong Kong. This not only overcame the space and height limitations but also allowed parallel construction of the concrete works below to accelerate project time. On-site safety was also enhanced by the subsequent reduction in the need for working at height.

Since then, innovative construction methods, including Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) and MiMEP, inspired by Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) have become important elements in Hong Kong’s construction industry.

Sustainable features at the Port such as the District Cooling System, and the use of treated effluent from the onsite tertiary sewage treatment plant for toilet flushing helped earn the project two platinum and one gold BEAM Plus awards.

The port also contains other associated infrastructure and auxiliary facilities, such as:

•Cargo clearance facilities

•Road network

•Transit interchange

•Traffic control surveillance system

•Accommodations for frontline departments such as Immigration and Customs and Excise

Awards and Recognition:

•HKIE Grand Award 2023 – Grand Prize (Infrastructure Category)

•Hong Kong Green Building Council BEAM Plus Award 2020 – Platinum

•The Lighthouse Club Safety Leadership Awards 2016 – Gold (Architect-Consultant Category)

After the photographers left, I made a few images. I liked this one the best.

As always, thoughtful feedback, constructive criticisms, and suggestions are always appreciated. As always, I have used tools at my disposal to interpret the original raw file. Use of this photo without permission is not permitted. Contact me if you would like to use it.

"Overcoming:" A storm cloud appears as if is about to envelope Granite Mountain as seen through this ridgeline of the Granite Dells. This photo is available in 1:2 aspect ratio sizes (10 x 20, etc.). Taken on a different evening, but same location as my last photo because I love the Century plants and know that once they bloom, they have a limited time left.

A nimble light class gunner mech capable of providing support fire, target acquisition, and filling an anti-aircraft role within a squadron.

I have some dark green, but not enough dark green to really effectively build anything. This is my attempt to stop my whining, overcome limitations, find creative solutions, and use my dark green.

Another shot/angle.

Overcoming contrast

Nikon FM2 Nikkor 19mm

Ilford Delta 3200

Digitalized with Nikon Z6II & Sigma 105

When we left off, the 3-Tilden was backing onto it's train that had stalled on the grade through Palmer Line Jct. to New Buffalo Road. The rain had just stopped but the sanders still weren't helping much.

As a small railroad it can be easy to forget what a great show the LS&I puts on. It was very impressive to watch the engineer's skill on display as the old GEs spooled up and started to lean in against the opposing pull of the ore loads. No great burps of smoke here just full effort as the train started to inch up the hill almost imperceptibly.

The tailing hills at the north end of the Empire Mine loom above the action and partially successful replanting can be seen. In a few months the rest of the mine will be quiet as this 50+ year operation closes up.

May 29, 2016.

He who has overcome his fears will truly be free. - Aristotle

I wanted to share with you a self-portrait I took a few years back. Although not a recent photo, the fear of the unknown is a feeling that has crept up on me in these uncertain times. But I am hopeful that we will overcome the current situation and come out stronger. Be safe and keep smiling.

Here are 14 ways to overcome fear according to Josh Steimle:

1. Understand fear and embrace it.

2. Don’t just do something, stand there!

3. Name the fear.

4. Think long term.

5. Educate yourself.

6. Prepare, practice, role play.

7. Utilize peer pressure.

8. Visualize success.

9. Gain a sense of proportion.

10. Get help.

11. Follow others, find a recipe.

12. Have a positive attitude.

13. Be willing to pivot.

14. Focus on others as your motivation.

“Overcoming” The exhibition in support of advanced palliative medicine in Russia

🐍Overcoming Your Demons🐍

Another one for Inktober! FULL VIDEO of this drawing process time-lapse is up on my Youtube, as I'll be sharing how to overcome artblocks and boredom!

The tips I share will be more of a personal development as an artist. Also, this ORIGINAL IS AVAILABLE! Links to my youtube and store is below vvv

STORE (originals art available) :

tictail.com/cindyantoinetteart

VIDEO :

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iycfv3bsNII&t=2s

PS : I do accept TRADITIONAL COMMISSIONS! Check out my website for info and my email contact vvv

www.cindyantoinette.com

amourinetteart@gmail.com

Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

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Listen to Wilco

| Chicago | Illinois |

Camera: Minolta X-370s

Lens: Tokina EL 28mm

Film: Fujicolor superia x-tra 400

'The Darkroom' Processed

Multiple Exposure

Just finishing up the tryptic, I can't tell which one is my favorite but I think there is a story to be told here. Thanks for all the positive feedback!

I still have more from the roll to show though so there's still some excitement there!

.........

Featuring some beautiful new olive trees by Konoha:

Konoha - Olea elena - T2 (wood)

Konoha - Olea elena - T3 (moss)

Konoha - Olea elena - T4 (wood)

Cosmopolitan Event: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/No%20Comment/131/61/22

Konoha Mainstore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Whitlock/147/173/2601

Konoha Flickr: flic.kr/ps/3S5rdX

Still the best weeds ever:

Konoha - "Jest" Weeds II

Misc:

..::THOR::.. Wooden Boat - RARE

Heart - WW - Giant Pines - Fallen Log 2,3

Skye Shabby Deck Narrow

DRD - Hackett's Cabin - Cabin

CR Reed Green With Flower

TLC Black Swan

TLC Mallard Female Standing

Thanks for all the support! 😊

Danish Resistance Museum

“The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering.”

- Ben Okri

Yashica D, 120 Ilford FP4 Plus, home processed and scanned

Brunette River, New Westminster, BC.