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got an invite onto this rooftop, great views of the city and a LOT of very cool graffiti. more to come!
With a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 55mm f1.8.
My first ever prime lens, all those years ago. And still one of my favourites.
In Myanmar, prayer is intricately woven into the fabric of daily life, serving as a cornerstone of Buddhist practice. Buddhists engage in prayer not only in temples but also in homes and communal spaces. It is a ritual of reverence, reflection, and seeking enlightenment. The pervasive influence of Buddhism is evident in the multitude of pagodas and monasteries that dot the landscape, each a focal point for prayer and meditation. Myanmar's cultural and social ethos is deeply shaped by Buddhist principles, emphasizing compassion, mindfulness, and karma. The act of prayer, whether through chanting, meditation, or offerings, plays a vital role in fostering spiritual well-being, community harmony, and personal growth. It serves as a constant thread connecting individuals to their faith, guiding them on the path towards inner peace and enlightenment.
Portrait of a girl in Yangon, Myanmar. Today so many in Myanmar are struggling as the military government continues to attack its people. We must keep hope alive that this will someday end and that democracy and peace will allow the country to revive again.
My wish is for the end of these murders.
"Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace."
Buddha
A statue in the Cathédrale La Major in Marseille shows Saint Rita of Cascia. Many believers have lit a candle for their prayers. They hope for and believe in the support of the saint.
Jesus worship song | Learn How to Pray to God | "True Prayer"
Introduction
True prayer is speaking your heart’s words to God.
It’s based on God’s will and His word.
True prayer is feeling, oh, so close to God, as if He’s in front of you.
True prayer means you have much to say to God,
your heart is radiant as the sun,
you feel inspired by the loveliness of God, those who hear are gratified.
True prayer will bring both peace and pleasure,
the strength to love God rises up, the worth of loving God is felt;
and all of this will prove your prayers are true.
True prayer is not about formality, not procedure nor reciting words.
True prayer doesn’t mean to copy others.
Speak your heart and be touched by God.
True prayer is shown by a heart that yearns for what God Himself requires,
the will to fulfill in obedience and to hate all that God dislikes.
Woah … woah … woah … woah …
If your prayers are to be effective, God’s words are what you must read.
And only by praying amid God’s own words will illumination be seen.
And upon the basis of which you have knowledge,
all truths that God says are clear,
having strong faith and a way to practice.
Only this is a prayer that’s true.
Yes, only this is a prayer that’s true.
True prayer will bring both peace and pleasure,
the strength to love God rises up, the worth of loving God is felt;
and all of this will prove your prayers are true, are true.
Woah … woah … woah … woah …
Yeah, your prayers are true.
Woah … woah … woah … woah …
from The Word Appears in the Flesh
Soundtrack // Bande-son: CHRISTIAN DEATH ("Prayer"): www.youtube.com/watch?v=n55cl7MOmsg
"Ambiance propice à la méditation. Excellent." (Régis DUBUS / www.flickr.com/photos/dubusregis/)
"De toute beauté et surtout magnifiquement traitée cette prise !" (SOPHIE C. / www.flickr.com/photos/sophie-clb/)
Buddhist prayer #Embossed on this prayer wheel.
This is a photo I created with 39 photos, stacked in Photoshop. I use one warm LED light from the bottom and on cool torch light from top. I use my laptop screen as background. Total size of the photo in longest part is about 2 and half inches. I will add behind the scene soon.
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along one of the pathways in the prayer walk.
United Methodist of the Resurrection Church
Leawood, KS
...for this city, which we love and visit often....
for all victims...
for all men and women who try to rescue lives and defend people from violence and terrorism
This shot is out of my third smoke photo session. In contrast to “First Smoke,” this shot indicates that one can learn with practice, especially, if the frame of mind is receptive to ideas and advice from others.
I named this shot “Prayers to Wakan” for personal reasons.
I am still working on my techniques so I won’t get into much detail here other than to explan the basic setup.
One thing that fascinates me about smoke pictures - the diversity of possible shots is infinite as well as the options one has in the post processing steps.
References:
Process:
Nikon D200, 300mm, 1/250sec, f/9, WB Flash, manual exposure, ISO 100, about seven feet from the subject. Lighting: Nikon SB-600, full power manual, 8 inches right of smoke. Black background, snoot around light. Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 include:
a. Camera Raw to increase exposure 2 stops.
b. Level adjustments to suppress background noise.
c. Colorize using hue/saturation layer.
Observations:
1. While smoke shots can be done with halogen lighting, much better results are obtained using a flash.
2. For some reason, my remote flash trigger only fires about 70% of the time - Arrrggghhh! [figured that out - note to self: don't be so cheap - put in good batteries]
3. My studio is located the basement and, when the furnace is off, the air is absolutely still. The smoke is at peace and the spirits are at rest. This is not a good thing for smoke photography. Wafting the air stirs things up but one must wait until it settles down somewhat. I think that, if I were to open my door towards the north, the spirits might sense a Wyoming Wind and be more active.
4. The post-processing possibilities in Adobe Photoshop are, literally, infinite. This is where the true art comes into play.
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Photographed while exploring with Kiyoshi-san, Roger-kun, and Teruhide-san. Yasaka Jinja, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. November 30, 2015.
send your prayers and donations to help our sisters and brothers rebuild their lives and mourn their losses.
brandon, thank you for keeping us in your thoughts with the news and your honest, frank reactions. i am deeply happy that you and your lovely better half are safe and with us.