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In the chrome of a public bathroom hand dryer at the Krohn's Conservancy. What can I say, I like reflections.
Sky cloud and sun burst reflection on South Mavora Lake in remote Fiordland national Park
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History & Culture
The Portland Classical Chinese Garden began as a dream in the early 1980’s. It became more focused when Portland and Suzhou, China, became sister cities in 1988 and the idea of a building a Suzhou-style garden in Portland became a goal.
History of Scholar’s Gardens
The city of Suzhou is located approximately 50 miles west of Shanghai on the eastern coast of China. It was founded in 525 BC and is one of China’s oldest cities. It has a mild climate, similar to Portland’s. By 1,000 AD, it had become a thriving city with an economy based on trade. It was also a place for government officials to retire. These retiring Imperial court officials built housing compounds that featured beautiful gardens. These gardens attempted to duplicate nature found in traditional Chinese landscape paintings, and the nature of the nearby Yellow Mountains. The gardens would be used to entertain guests and undertake intellectual pursuits such as painting, poetry, and conversation. This Garden is based on a garden built in Suzhou during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD).
Construction
The Garden was built on land donated by Northwest Natural who had for 20 years used it as their parking lot. The groundbreaking ceremony was held in July 1999, and construction was completed in September 2000. The majority of the materials used in the construction of the Garden originated in China. Approximately 65 workmen from Suzhou created the structures and completed the work. An American construction company did the site preparation and foundation work. The Garden is in compliance with all current U.S. construction codes, and was completed at a total cost of approximately $12.8 million.
This is a photo of tree reflections on a lake in Pine Grove Park. The image has been mirrored and copied twice to be symmetrical. The detail is best seen full screen.
More reflections in the curved side of the Willis Building, of the Corporation of Lloyds Building, Lime Street, London.
The Willis Building at 51 Lime Street, is a large office tower in London's main financial district, the City of London.
Designed by architect Norman Foster and developed by British Land, it stands opposite the Lloyd's building and is 125 metres (410 ft) tall, with 26 storeys. The building features a "stepped" design, which was intended to resemble the shell of a crustacean, with setbacks rising at 97 m (318 ft) and 68 m (223 ft) respectively. In total, there are 475,000 square feet (44,128.9 m2) of office floorspace, most of which was pre-let to the Willis Group, a risk management company and insurance intermediary.
Constructed between 2004 and 2008 under the management of Mace,it was a significant addition to the London skyline, becoming the fourth tallest building in the City after Tower 42, 30 St Mary Axe and CityPoint. The core was topped out in July 2006 and the steelwork was finished in September 2006. Cladding began in July 2006 and the building was externally completed by June 2007. It was internally fitted out and officially opened in April 2008.
51 Lime Street is the first in a wave of new towers planned for the area. These others include the Bishopsgate Tower, 122 Leadenhall Street, Heron Tower, 100 Bishopsgate, 20 Fenchurch Street, Broadgate Tower and the Shard of Glass.
using a prism on-the-lens filter, i had a bit of luck capturing this. two separate bird flocks zoomed through the frame, with me barely focusing and setting the correct exposure. it was all over in a split second. after this frame i took another one, with the reflections all straightened but no birds - it's dull and cold compared to this one.
printed from a 645 tmax 400, developed in Fomadon R09. paper used is fiber 24x30 from Foma.
Christmas Reflection 2020
Being unable to celebrate Christmas with family and friends this year 2020, because of Covid-19 and the restrictions imposed upon us, gives us the opportunity to reflect on our lives. To remember loved ones lost and the fragility of life. It provides us the opportunity to plan our respective lives, and what we wish to accomplish in our remaining life.
Isaiah 9:1-7
Nevertheless, that time of darkness and despair will not go on forever.
The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.
Psalm 39
LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am.
Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were.
Wishing you good health, happiness, a fulfilled life, and that you achieve all that you desire. May 2021 be a good year for you.
Reflections in downtown Chicago.
This one is a good reminder that however abstract things are around you, God is always there.
After a long day at work, being rained on at the train station and a whole host of delayed trains the underpass to get home was also flooded. It never rains but it pours so they say.
Shining light down upon those who served, the flag represents the country they served. WWII vets are vanishing and the glimmers of light shine upon them.
Boston reflections - the reflections of the past are seen in the mirrored glass of this modern building.
now you: reflection
a week with family will make you reflect on so many things. on who you are, how you fit in, the role you play in the lives of these people, in your children's lives, the roles you hope to play, the perceptions you have of others and the ones they have of you.
i shot this just before slipping into bed on vacation with my husband's family in an old rambling farmhouse with lots of mirrors, in the adirondacks. i reflected on these people that have come into my life, the way i interact with them or choose not to.
we were celebrating my in-laws 50th wedding anniversary, looking at old albums and slides. i feel like i reflected all week.... this week's theme was perfect.
View On Black (on advice of beth!)
Reflection photo
I tried to edit a bit in piknik...need to try lightroom a bit as well to try and bring the original quality back
Dark room developed.