Persistence and a bit of luck paying off as things finally come together. EZY1895 from Manchester to Berlin TXL cruising high above the country at 39.000ft.

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I see sunflower seeds !

A solitary leaf still hanging on to a stalk in my garden after all the rain, wind and snow since the fall!!

Interpreted in monochrome using a Topaz preset that brings out the contrasts and details of the image.

Missing EXIF info:

F-stop: f/7.1

Exposure: 1/800

ISO: 250

Focal length: 150mm

AKA, The Persistence of Memory (Dali), Customized. Hillary Clinton in pop art.

“In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins. Not through strength, but through persistence.” ~ Author Unknown

#2 of 5 new uploads....thought I'd return to some shots from our fall trip to Yellowstone....this series of shots was taken in the Lamar Valley near the Lamar Ranger Station (aka the Buffalo Ranch). Every season offers a unique perspective into the beauty of this landscape, and I cannot wait to return after Christmas for some winter shots :-)

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving (or Thursday)....and wishing everyone a fabulous weekend. Thanks for all your wonderful comments & visits!!!!!

Small waterfall at Juara Village in Tioman, Island Malaysia. D800E | F11 | 6 Sec

Thanks for your visit.

Grand Canyon South Rim.

"Persistence" - Exodus Fleet Mobile Construction Yard

Length: 105 studs

Number of parts: not a clue

This is where most vessels in the Exodus fleet are constructed and repaired. The mobile refinery supplies the construction yard with refined metal from nearby asteroids.

Currently a batch of fighters are loaded up for testing in the main hangar. In the mid ship construction dock a new Attack Frigate is under construction.

This is my SHIPtember SHIP for 2016. My goal was to use that big yellow Duplo part, and use some kind of lighting. The ship's interior is somewhat lit up by a EL-wire and the construction dock is lit by lifelites.

Upper Hungarian Falls in the Keewenaw Peninsula Michigan

My persistence paid off (and all of my bribes to the guards)! You never know if following age old rumors and stories will lead to an actual find, but this time they did. The Laird definitely was successful on the High Seas. Now to see if I can convince the estate to let me keep some of this, or at least donate it to the people that work in the castle.

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So the second lesson learned from my House of Refuge shoot was persistence. I went with the intention of getting some great wave action and I chose this shot to show it. I pretty much stood near the edge getting splashed and soaked and I kept wiping the lens until I got something I liked. So I remained persistent and got a shot that I love. I actually learned one more thing at that moment... Bring a raincoat next time lol.

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Persistence pay's off sometimes.I have been looking for Red Dragon Fly's all Summer.

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Death Valley National Park

Persistence.

I caved...he is too cute, but he is still bad!

This black squirrel is persistently trying to get up the bird feeder pole. He made it once and I raised the baffle up a bit higher. I'm sure we will have fun trying new ways to discourage his scavenging.

We watched this sea otter for quite some time. He found several clams that he had a real tough time with. He would try to open some for a very long time - this is just a short clip of this persistent otter. He was well fed by the way!

Persistence pays off (sometimes!).....

Taken a couple of days ago during my most recent sunrise visit to Chalky Beach, NSW; Australia.

Living nearly 1 hour away from this location, I can't always rely on the accuracy of the weather forecasts or other apps such as Skippy Sky to give me the information as to how good a sunrise might be.

So I get up and leave home in the dark and wait before arrival hoping that I might have chanced a good sunrise - but this location seldom fails to reward anyway, as it has some amazing rock formations with wonderful textures and is relatively safe during most stages of tide!

As you can see, I managed to get some nice golden light at sunrise, and that teamed up with the Chalky rocks; I hope I have provided an image that appeals to you!!!

Helped by using my Lee .6 ProGlass ND + Lee .9 Hard Grad filers to counter exposures.

Have a fantastic day and week - thanks again for any comments, viewings or favorites - greatly appreciated as usual!!!

Based on - The Persistence of Memory

Painting by Salvador Dalí

Dusting off my macro skills with the 100-400mm lens after way too long away.

Headed to my reliable Common Blue spot on the South Downs only to find a wasteland - something had mowed down or munched every wildflower in sight.

Heart sinking but refusing to give up! Racing against the dying light, I scrambled to the neighbouring field where I discovered a few Common Blues still resting in those last golden rays.

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A single snowdrop standing quietly in mid-February light — captured through patience, precision, and respect for winter’s subtle beauty. - A close-up study taken in mid-February after extensive technical experimentation. Working with a single frame or a few shots required precise focusing, careful light control, and patience in cold conditions; this reflects the quiet resilience of the season's first flowers.

Winter study – Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)

Delicate in structure and long associated with snow, the snowdrop is often chosen as a subject for artistic study. Though fragile in appearance, it carries a quiet resilience. When photographing them, I always feel a sense of urgency — to capture their grace before they bow to the earth.

In close-up work, there is a particular excitement in catching the natural droplets formed after a freezing night, shimmering under the first light of morning. For those who love photography, this moment feels like a quiet reward.

For nearly three weeks, Leicestershire lay beneath grey skies and persistent rain. Checking the 14-day forecast on BBC did little to lift my spirits. The delicate white petals, especially when shaken by strong winds, begin to show signs of wear after about two weeks.

Yesterday morning, I checked the conditions once more. The car windows were frozen. With my Nikon Z 8 fitted with a 105mm lens, tripod and reflector packed, I headed toward Abbey Park. The temperature display showed below zero.

We all know the effect of soft early sunlight on snowdrop photography. For nearly two and a half hours, kneeling on the cold ground, I focused solely on the Z8 monitor.

Last night I chose rest.

This morning, clarity.

Among nine frames, a few stood apart — not because they were louder, but because they felt different.

A subtle shift in framing, a gentler control of focus, and a deeper awareness of light.

Growth, I believe, hides in these quiet refinements.

Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) is one of the earliest flowering plants across United Kingdom, often emerging from January to early March despite frost and low light. It is widely associated with resilience and the quiet transition from winter to early spring. Snowdrops thrive in woodland edges, gardens, and damp meadows, frequently appearing before most insects become active. Because of their delicate white petals and drooping bell shape, they are a favourite subject for close-up and macro photographers during the late winter season.

I've captured some unforgettable moments with my camera, and I hope you feel the same joy viewing these images as I did while creating them.

Thank you for visiting my gallery whether you leave a comment, add a favorite, or simply take a quiet moment to look around. Your presence and support truly mean a lot to me. I wish you good luck and beautiful light in all your endeavors.

© All rights belong to R. Ertuğ. Please refrain from using these images without my express written permission. If you are interested in purchasing or licensing any photograph, feel free to contact me via Flickr mail.

Tech Notes

Camera: Nikon Z 8 with Really Right Stuff Base Plate

Lens: Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR

Support: Gitzo GIGT0545T Traveler Series Carbon Fiber Tripod

Tripod Setup: Really Right Stuff BH-25 Ball Head with Compact Lever-Release Clamp

Stabilization: VR enabled when applicable

Aperture: Mostly f/5.6 – f/8

Format: Converted from RAW to JPEG

Your comments and constructive criticism are always welcome.

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to explore. 😊

epistemic rebellion

original painting by: Bill Rogers

Created for Faestock Challenge 111

Model with thanks to Faestock

Persistence (or maybe stubbornness) and patience is what's required when sitting at Tunnel View overlooking Yosemite Valley as a winter storm passes through, sometimes for hours, and if one's lucky, sometimes only moments. Occasionally its just worth it, alternately standing around in mixed rain and snow and retreating to the car, waiting for something, anything to happen with clouds, light, rock, shadow, water and trees. There I was, waiting for the serendipitous moment of sunset and the hope of the storm just clearing.

Raw processing in Lightroom, followed by processing in Photoshop CS5 specifically for final conversion in Silver Efex Pro

Thanks for your support and feedback and as always, thanks for stopping by.

© Paul Porter Photography 2016

Tunnel View, Yosemite National Park

I'm always amazed at the persistence of plants - they somehow manage to find a way.