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I'm still practicing on my focusing, especially on film. I haven't played with these lenses for ages
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Ashtanga Yoga Practice during the 200 hour yoga teacher training at AYM Yoga School in Rishikesh, India
#India #Yoga #Rishikesh
Last weekend, the indomitable awfulsara came into town to shoot a wedding. As it was the sort of grand affair that would fly a photographer across the country, she asked me to be the second-shooter. We had great--if tiring--fun, and with four cameras between us and two videographers, it was more exhaustively covered than a celebrity criminal trial. These are a few preliminary scenes; more to come as I can process them, but I figured I'd better post some before my next wedding this weekend. Spring is officially here.
I'm not sure if you all are aware of Zoe's magical skills - she almost never allows me to take pictures of her in action, because I supposedly distract her. This time she made an exception, because the practice was easy enough that my presence didn't bother her. Zoe also told me that she's curently training for something really complex that she's never tried before... I'm really curious what it is, because her skills are quite advanced and I thought she could do all the tricks already!
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I'm not 100% satisfied with how this photo came out but I'm not sure what's wrong, either, so I just left it this way. Any constructive criticism is welcome lol, I still have a lot to improve!
Yoga. It's not for me. I wish it was - I'd love to be more stretchy and bendy and fitter and more spiritual. I really would. But I'd much rather choose a good run over twisting myself into inconceivable positions.
I do, however, love to watch yoga being practiced, seeing the beautiful bodies slowly lift into handstands, rise up into the downward dog, and so on, and on, and on!
Matt
From Wikipedia:
Yoga (Sanskrit, Pāli: योग yóga) refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines that originated in India.[1] The word is associated with meditative practices in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Within Hinduism, it refers to one of the six orthodox (āstika) schools of Hindu philosophy, and to the goal towards which that school directs its practices. In Jainism, yoga is the sum total of all activities — mental, verbal and physical.
Major branches of yoga in Hindu philosophy include Rāja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Hatha Yoga. According to the authoritative Indian philosopher Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, yoga, based on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, comprises one of the six main Hindu schools of philosophy (darshanas), together with Kapila's Samkhya, Gautama's Nyaya, Kanada's Vaisheshika, Jaimini's Purva Mimamsa, and Badarayana's Uttara Mimamsa or Vedanta. Many other Hindu texts discuss aspects of yoga, including the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Shiva Samhita and various Tantras.
The Sanskrit word yoga has many meanings, and is derived from the Sanskrit root "yuj," meaning "to control," "to yoke" or "to unite." Translations include "joining," "uniting," "union," "conjunction," and "means." It is also possible that the word yoga derives from "yujir samadhau," which means "contemplation" or "absorption." This translation fits better with the dualist Raja Yoga because it is through contemplation that discrimination between prakrti (nature) and purusha (pure consciousness) occurs.
Someone who practices yoga or follows the yoga philosophy to a high level of attainment is called a yogi or yogini.
EXPLORED - Best Position #471
Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) Chicks
This is 26 of the 58 photos that were removed from Flickr. Since I use Flickr to store my favorite photos I am reposting them.
(So... I was spring cleaning our account and accidently deleted a bunch of axe throwing shots from last summer, so here they are again!)
Young man practicing his basketball skills, presumably after he'd hung the washing. Bacolod City, Philippines.
Actually spent a lot of time on the hair for this one, and sadly I don't really think it comes across.. But then again it's gorgeous hair to begin with ♥ Other than that, I'm quite pleased ^^ Yay for progress right?
"Swing low my accurate archery archaic adventurists." [tc]
Rural oddities and abandoned swing sets. Two visual items targeted on my Prairie wish list. However, it's rare I find a makeshift archery range a stones throw from nowhere. Today combat paintball facilities are all the rage.
Only by getting closer did I realize the deer mannequins were frozen in time, and not hypnotized creatures. I was now the photographic hunter.
Weathered swing sets constructed from frayed rope and slat boards usually tug at my imagination. Makeshift playgrounds seemingly sheltered from urban influence and slick groomed city parks, plunked in the overgrown prairie grasses. Now that's a bullseye for the simpler pleasures.
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Stanmer Park - Double exposure of the bluebells (1) and a tree (2) I need to read my manual and see which shot dominates and if I can change to lightness on different frames.
To be clear, Roxy does not need any practice going after her toy or coming back for the reward (she LOVES Cheerios).
The practice session is for me. Using my new(ish) Voigtlander lens for action shots. It is a manual focus lens so, I need the practice. Been a long time since I have had a manual focus lens so getting in some practice with one of my fav models.
Hey, for Cheerios Roxy will let me practice all day!!!
In case you are wondering, it is an old tried and true technique, prefocus an area where you know the action will be passing through. Continuous high speed and use an f/stop for bigger depth of field. People get too caught up in AF and VR... I grew up with film cameras where Auto Focus and VR were considered science fiction... And VR is just something that will eventually break in a lens...
I finished my place-mat practice. I need to take a small break from quilting and make a dress for my dd who is going to a Father/Daughter Ball. I was working on the last of the quilts when dh asked how the dress was coming and made me feel very guilty. The quicker I finish the dress then the quicker I can get back to this!
This man or woman, i am really not sure =), was taking a shot of the sail.
i knew it because i was standing at the same position before i went up to take this shot.
i guess i am at the right place and the right time.
Music:
❤ www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cj24fFizxg ❤
Today's outfit:
Hair:
FACESHOP- The Pixie 01 MESH HAIR // NATURALS
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Set:
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VANNIES - Bodystocking Hot Kiss (wear to unpack)
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Semller - Brit Boots Fatpack
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[[ Masoom ]] BootyCall Gloves Black
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[ abrasive ] Discipline Collar & Cuff Set - Leather
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Jewelry:
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Punch - Diamond Nose Ring
QUIXE - Hae Earring
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.ARISE. Cross Earrings / Black
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sass [cross piercing] GIFT
Makeup:
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Izzie's - Pastel Eyeshadows & Liner (LeLutka Evo X)
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[PX] Moisture Maven Lip Gloss- leLUTKA EVO / EVO X
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:BESTIA: Emonic/2 - Evox
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BLUSH / LELUTKA EVO X BOM / SUPERGLUE BROWS
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Jack Spoon. Cheeks for Days -Contour [EvoX BOM]
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Other:
The Factory - ADVANCED CIGARETTE (Female) / mouth
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Le Mont - Lefty Strat White
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These are two of my last face-ups for my friends Nhaya and Misaki. I want to improve my face-ups so I'm practicing a lot, but when a face-up needs feckles, I always have so much fun! I love to see BJD skin as realistic skin. Thank you so much to Nhaya & Misaki!
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Estos son de mis últimos maquillajes para mis amigas Nhaya y Misaki. Sigo practicando para mejorar en el tema de los maquillajes pero la verdad es que cuando se trata de maquillajes con pecas todo queda tan bien y es tan divertido! Me encanta que la piel de las muñecas parezca de verdad. Muchas gracias por confiar en mí, Nhaya y Misaki!