Portals & entrances
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a re-post of a picture that carries my everlasting obsession with roads, fog and snow ... :))
... don't let the Christmas preparations kill you please!!! Hohohooo ...
(those of you who celebrates it)
The Serra dos Órgãos National Park is the third oldest park in the country, representing an important milestone in the history of Brazilian Conservation Units. It was created during the Getúlio Vargas government on November 30, 1939. It currently has an approximate area of 20,024 hectares in the municipalities of Teresópolis, Petrópolis, Magé and Guapimirim.
It is one of the best places in the country to practice mountain sports, such as climbing, hiking, abseiling and others; besides having fantastic waterfalls. The Park has the largest network of trails in Brazil. There are more than 200 km / 124 miles of trails at all levels of difficulty: from the suspended trail, accessible to wheelchair users, to the heavy Petrópolis-Teresópolis crossing, with 30 km / 19 miles of ascents and descents through the high part of the mountains.
Among the climbs, the peak of God's Finger stands out, considered the starting point of climbing in Brazil, and God's Finger, chosen as one of the 15 best rock climbs in the world.
Selection of mountains and presenting other peaks besides God's Finger which is the most famous and known worldwide, get ready to know the other peaks such as: Devil's Needle, São João Hill, Santo Antônio Hill, Fish Head, Our Lady's Finger, Escalavrado (where I'm on the video), Friar's Crown, Friar's Wart, Carboy, Castles of Açu and Bell Stone.
Oberbaumbrücke, Berlin
Textured in Stackables. Traces of light drawn in Repix.
Music (right click to open in a new tab):
"Caçada" by BEBEL GILBERTO, in 'Momento' (2007)
For Looking Close... on Friday!'s #bokeh only theme
Once again, those Miracle Moderators have managed to read my mind and tapped into an idea that I'd been thinking about for a while. So I had to use some magic of my own to create an extra hour in the day and make sure I got my shot sorted for this theme!
If you're interested, the texture here is created in the camera image itself (but not by the camera as such), and isn't added post-production. It's a similar idea to using card with a shaped aperture (e.g. a star, or heart) in front of the lens to create shaped bokeh, which I've tried once reasonably un/successfully. But it's not quite the same.
I'm slightly annoyed by the blue haze. Need to work out where the came from and how I can stop it happening again... I'd also be interested to see what this looks like in greyscale.
But, well, for my first experiment, I'm quite chuffed with the result :-)
Happy New Year, everyone :-)
Being at the top of Pico do Escalavrado is a unique experience. The peak is 1,420 meters / 4,659 feet above sea level and offers a breathtaking view of the city of Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay. The trail to the summit is steep and challenging, but the effort was worth it for the sense of achievement when I reached the top.
Here are some of the meanings of being on the summit of Pico do Escalavrado:
Achievement: The ascent to the peak is a personal achievement. It is a challenge that requires physical strength, endurance and determination. Upon reaching the top, I felt a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Connection: The peak of Escalavrado is a place of connection with nature. As I looked out over the stunning landscape, I felt small and insignificant, but also part of something bigger. I felt a sense of peace and serenity.
Inspiration: The peak of Escalavrado is a place of inspiration. Looking at the city of Rio de Janeiro, I felt inspired to reach my goals. I know anything is possible if I try hard enough.
Gratitude: Escalavrado peak is a place of gratitude. As I looked out over the landscape, I felt grateful for the beauty of the world around me. I also felt grateful for the people in my life.
If you are looking for a unique and challenging experience, I recommend the climb to Pico do Escalavrado. It's an experience you'll never forget.
Doors, Door Knockers and Windows from around the World
These sets of images are more from my door, door knockers, shutters and windows collection. I’ve added a few from overseas to the mix plus the odd Blue Plaque. There are many more to follow. This series are of Doors etc., from Overseas
A challenge entry for Handheld Art’s “Mix these Pix”. Source image by Cathy Labudak, mixed with a handful of beautiful doors I found on a recent trip. (So recent I still haven’t recovered and haven’t left the house in four days....) Hence, the quiet fun of creating something while I recuperate!
Apps used: Snapseed, Juxtaposer, Photo Toaster.
Shot: Lumix GF1, Vario 1:3.5-5.6 / 14-45
Edition: Textured on an iPad with Snapseed + Repix
Music:
"Reckless & Sinful Extravagance" by GINO ROBAIR (w/Dan Plonsey), in 'Buddy Systems' (1997)
Nepal Himalaya Pavillon Gartenanlage - Nepal Himalaya Pavilion Gardens
Der Nepal Himalaya Pavillon wurde auf der Expo 2000 in Hannover ausgestellt. Am Ende der Ausstellung kaufte der Fabrikant Heribert Wirth ihn und ließ ihn im oberpfälzischen Wiesent (Bayern) originalgetreu wieder aufbauen
The Nepal Himalaya Pavilion was set up at the Expo 2000 in Hanover. At the end of the exhibition the producer Heribert Wirth bought and let it build faithfully in the oberpfälzischen Wiesent (Bavaria).
Bayern (bavaria) - Deutschland (germany)
Wiesent - August 2022
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From the series Chelsea Sunday (first run, post 5)
slowshutter
Artrage
Procreate
Laminar
Flowpaper
Others?
Lately I've wondered how many eyes there are in mine
Because if this aint real then what's the point in trying
And lately it feels like I might need some time...
Le baptistère, construit entre 1059 et 1128 dans le style roman florentin, dont l'influence a été décisive pour le développement ultérieur de l'architecture italienne, car il est à la base à partir de laquelle d'éminents architectes comme Francesco Talenti, Leon Battista Alberti ou Filippo Brunelleschi ont créé l'architecture de la Renaissance.
Le baptistère est réputé pour ses trois portails en bronze sculptés : la porte sud est l'œuvre d'Andrea Pisano, tandis que les portes nord et est (celle-ci surnommée « Porte du Paradis ») sont dues à Lorenzo Ghiberti
The Baptistery, built between 1059 and 1128 in the Florentine Romanesque style, whose influence was decisive for the later development of Italian architecture, as it was the basis from which eminent architects such as Francesco Talenti, Leon Battista Alberti and Filippo Brunelleschi created Renaissance architecture.
The Baptistery is famous for its three sculpted bronze portals: the south door is the work of Andrea Pisano, while the north and east doors (this one nicknamed "Gate of Paradise") are by Lorenzo Ghiberti