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I was rambling inside the old British residency at Lucknow. I noticed that the guy was crying ( I don't know why) and his fiancée was trying to console him.
A gorgeous view of awesome Hunza Valley taken from Embassy Hotel where we stayed and had great time last year.
On a walk around the city to catch up on the earthquake rebuild. January 2018 Christchurch New Zealand.
Eight giant spray cans have taken up residency in central Christchurch as part of a plan to attract young people to the city centre.
The oversized cans on the corner of Manchester and Lichfield streets will be a canvas for street artists to test their wares. Three of them would be semi-permanent and were painted by street artists Jacob Yikes, Ikarus and Wongi Wilson.
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Noon, Cheboygan county 48 x 58 acrylic own canvas
THE PACE OF NATURE
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LOOKING OUT
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IPSDEN IN WINTER
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LANDSCAPES OF IPSDEN
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RECENT PORTRAITS
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DRAWING AND PAINTING by Kate Wilson
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PORTRAIT REVOLUTION
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Mirit Ben-Nun's art usually exists independently of reality, she even dares to move it away. Her aggressiveness in the use of primary colors along with bright tones, reveal Her autonomy in relation to shapes. The lines, the points and the forms do not try to imitate reality but rather give each work a unique importance showing the emotional charge of the artist.The artist has a spirit of rebellion, new ideas, trying to overcome without seeking perfection, just looking for expression. Through her work she explores personal identity trying to redefine the art itself. Its purpose is to describe and illustrate or to reproduce the world and the nature of human civilization, focusing primarily on the dominant exposure of the expressive function.His art is made by an artist that reflects the complex problems that shape our diverse, global and rapidly changing world, trying to redefine art.
Dora Woda
Minolta SRT 101. Kodacolor 200 Color Film.
Tetenal Colortec C-41. Epson Scanner.
Lucknow, India. January 10, 2020
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
The Jacob Ebey House was the evidence of the historic settling of the Ebey family more than 150 years ago at this very corner of the country. Sitting on a hilltop and looking directly toward the Admiralty Inlet and the faraway Olympic Range, one could imagine the opportunities that were as boundless as the landscape.
Set number #300 - time for something special.
It was a cold winter morning in 2009. I drove to the usual rendez-vous parking spot to meet up with my buddy NeQo. I finished my take-away cup of black gold and packed my stuff, ready to go, off for a full day of decay.
Once seated I pulled out my endless list of places to visit. But NeQo insisted on skipping those. I'm taking you somewhere else...
After driving for 50 minutes we pulled over to a bewildered piece of land. I could spot a decayed house between the trees, with late medieval touches, but had no idea what to expect. Until NeQo told me. This is Residency Theodoricus, my friend.
Now I've seen a couple of old places, but this one tops the list. It's from the 1600's and no noteworthy changes have been made to the house. What started as a regular mill was later transformed into a brewery of fine liquors. It's a family affair and the brewery was never commercialized or sold to a large investor. Good!
On with the explore. The place itself is divided into two parts: the stables with a tasting gallery, and the house itself. I checked some windows and doors from the residential part, but it was locked tight. Before squeezing ourselves through a bathroom window we started out with the stables and tasting gallery. Which turned out to be an antiques goldmine. Record players, old radio transistors, Solex motorcycles, unopened pre-WW2 wine bottles, rifles of hunters, wooden horses for children, ...
We went up the attic and and unreal scenery opened up for our eyes: the complete attic was covered in gigantic cobwebs. This must be the result of 410 years of cobwebs in the making. I had to wade through this white jungle a couple of times to take my shots. 10 minutes later all my clothes were wrapped up in spider webs. On top of that my pants were completely white because of the chalk of the very unstable and rotten floor. And right there, amidst this chaotic maze, we popped a beer. Cheers. To 400 years of dust.
Right after we finished our beer we continued the program, on to the second part: the house. I checked the door handle of the house again. Shock! It was open. Now I've might been slightly tipsy because of the beer but I knew this door was locked one hour ago. We went inside. Hello? Anyone here? Silence. We closed the door. My buddy NeQo went inside the living room. Hello? And old & cracky voice sounded from below. Yes! Hold on a minute. Dang! Someone lives here? We went back to the door, to make it look like we were just entering.
A skinny man in his late fifties shows up. Looks like's he's been missing a few lessons on personal hygiene. Bad teeth. Greasy hair. And an overal neglected look. But he seems calm. My buddy tells him we're photographers, interested in heritage. Always works, you know. The old man tells us he's the son of the old lady who lived here. She passed away in 2003. He grew up in this house, but can't maintain it. None of the children want to maintain it. The property will be sold, lock stock & barrel.
After a short brief into the history of this place the old man looks at me. And inspects me. I know I look horrible. I'm completely covered in cobwebs and my pants are powdered with white chalk. I'm wearing gloves and a hat, all wrapped up by silken threads of little spiders. I see them hanging in front of my glasses. I'm coughing dust. I'm a total mess. There's this awkward silence, and with the 0.5 liter beer still fresh I can barely hold myself from laughing. Where on earth have you been crawling out? must he been thinking. But the old chap doesn't say a word.
I cannot hold it any longer. Break the silence. Can we take pictures here?, I ask. Once again the old man scans me completely. Did my breath revealed the beer we just drank? Did he pay attention to the chalk on my shoes? Did he notice the cobwebs in front of my eyes? Does he even know the attic is one gigantic spiderweb? Finally, an answer.
No. Sorry boys, you can't take pictures here!
And off we were, bursting out in joy once we were out of sight. Great explore. Thanks mate!
The Residency, Lucknow
The Residency, also called as the British Residency, is a group of several building in a common precinct in the city of Lucknow, India. The Residency now exists in ruins and is located in the heart of the city. It was constructed during the rule of Nawab Saadat Ali Khan II, who was the fifth Nawab of the province of Awadh (British Spelling Oudh). The construction took place between 1780 to 1800 AD and served as the residence for the British Resident General who was a representative in the court of the Nawab. In 1857 the place witnessed a prolonged battle which is also known as Siege of Lucknow; this began on 1 July and continued until 17 November.
The Residency has been maintained as it was at the time of the final relief, and the shattered walls are still scarred by cannon shot. Even since Indian Independence, little has changed. The ruined building is surrounded by lawns and flowerbeds and is a tourist attraction nowadays. The cemetery at the nearby ruined church has the graves of 2000 men, women and children, including that of Sir Henry Lawrence who died during the siege.
LUCKNOW
Lucknow is the largest city of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India and the third largest city in north, east and central India after Delhi and Kolkata. The city is named after Lakshmana, a hero of the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana. Lucknow has always been known as a multicultural city that flourished as a North Indian cultural and artistic hub and the seat of power of Nawabs in the 18th and 19th centuries. It continues to be an important centre of governance, administration, education, commerce, aerospace, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, culture, tourism, music and poetry. It is the world's 74th fastest growing city. Lucknow is the centre of Shia Islam in India with the highest Shia Muslim population in India.
Historically, the capital of Awadh was controlled by the Delhi Sultanate which then came under the Mughal rule, it was later transferred to the Nawabs of Awadh. In 1856 British East India company abolished local rule and took complete control of the city along with the rest of Awadh and later transferred it to the British Raj in 1857.
Lucknow, along with Agra and Varanasi, is one of the 3 cities in the Uttar Pradesh Tourism's Heritage Arc.
History
From 1350 onwards, Lucknow and parts of the Awadh region were ruled by the Delhi Sultanate, Sharqi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Nawabs of Awadh, the British East India Company (EIC) and the British Raj. Lucknow was one of the major centres of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and actively participated in India's independence movement, emerging as a strategically important North Indian city. Until 1719, the subah of Awadh was a province of the Mughal Empire administered by a Governor appointed by the Emperor. Persian adventurer Saadat Khan, also known as Burhan-ul-Mulk, was appointed nizam of Awadh in 1722 and established his court in Faizabad, near Lucknow.
The Nawabs of Lucknow, in reality the Nawabs of Awadh, acquired the name after the reign of the third Nawab when Lucknow became their capital. The city became North India's cultural capital, and its nawabs, best remembered for their refined and extravagant lifestyles, were patrons of the arts. Under their dominion, music and dance flourished, and construction of numerous monuments took place. Of the monuments standing today, the Bara Imambara, the Chota Imambara, and the Rumi Darwaza are notable examples.
Many independent kingdoms, such as Awadh, were established as the Mughal Empire disintegrated. The third Nawab, Shuja-ud-Daula (r. 1753–1775), fell out with the British after aiding the fugitive Nawab of Bengal, Mir Qasim. Roundly defeated at the Battle of Buxar by the EIC, he was forced to pay heavy penalties and surrender parts of his territory. Awadh's capital, Lucknow rose to prominence when Asaf-ud-Daula, the fourth nawab, shifted his court to the city from Faizabad in 1775. The British East India Company appointed a resident (ambassador) in 1773 and by early 19th century gained control of more territory and authority in the state. They were, however, disinclined to capture Awadh outright and come face to face with the Maratha Empire and the remnants of the Mughal Empire. In 1798, the fifth Nawab Wazir Ali Khan alienated both his people and the British, and was forced to abdicate. The British then helped Saadat Ali Khan take the throne. He became a puppet king, and in a treaty of 1801, yielded large part of Awadh to the EIC while also agreeing to disband his own troops in favour of a hugely expensive, British-controlled army. This treaty effectively made the state of Awadh a vassal of the EIC, although it continued to be part of the Mughal Empire in name until 1819. The treaty of 1801 proved a beneficial arrangement for the EIC as they gained access to Awadh's vast treasuries, repeatedly digging into them for loans at reduced rates. In addition, the revenues from running Awadh's armed forces brought them useful returns while the territory acted as a buffer state. The Nawabs were ceremonial kings, busy with pomp and show. By the mid-nineteenth century, however, the British had grown impatient with the arrangement and demanded direct control over Awadh.
Bodil and Larnie were resident artists at the Montalvo Art Center for the first three months of 2016
Bodil and Larnie were resident artists at the Montalvo Art Center for the first three months of 2016
'There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception.' ~ Aldous Huxley
Strobist:
Key: Phottix Indra500 into PCB Parabolic silver reflector camera left
Fill: Phottix Indra500 into PCB parabolic white shoot thru camera right.
Accent: bare Canon 600EX RT behind subject, full CTO gel
Bodil and Larnie were resident artists at the Montalvo Art Center for the first three months of 2016
Bodil and Larnie were resident artists at the Montalvo Art Center for the first three months of 2016
The British Residency at Lucknow was built in 1800. It was the scene of the great siege of Lucknow. The British Residency was the place that served as a refuge for approximately 3000 British inhabitants during the time of the uprising (Sepoy Mutiny) of 1857. Lucknow was center of all British activities during the siege and the Residency became the monopolistic center of the British for almost 90 days.
The Residency still has within its walls, the graves of around 2000 British soldiers who died in the Revolt of 1857. The people of Lucknow tell intriguing stories of British who fled from their homes to seek shelter in these red buildings. Only a 1000 inhabitant survived this tough ordeal. On November 17th, the British troops led by Sir Colin Campbell defeated the Indian forces. Though they triumphed, it was victory in the true sense.
Today, the British Residency of Lucknow serves as a government office. The Residency also has a museum that is well-maintained by the authorities. One also finds the tombs Sadat Ali Khan, who was the first Nawab of Awadh, Kaisarbagh Palace and an observatory built for Colonel Wilcox, who was a British astronomer.
The British Residency at Lucknow was built in 1800. It was the scene of the great siege of Lucknow. The British Residency was the place that served as a refuge for approximately 3000 British inhabitants during the time of the uprising (Sepoy Mutiny) of 1857. Lucknow was center of all British activities during the siege and the Residency became the monopolistic center of the British for almost 90 days.
The Residency still has within its walls, the graves of around 2000 British soldiers who died in the Revolt of 1857. The people of Lucknow tell intriguing stories of British who fled from their homes to seek shelter in these red buildings. Only a 1000 inhabitant survived this tough ordeal. On November 17th, the British troops led by Sir Colin Campbell defeated the Indian forces. Though they triumphed, it was victory in the true sense.
Today, the British Residency of Lucknow serves as a government office. The Residency also has a museum that is well-maintained by the authorities. One also finds the tombs Sadat Ali Khan, who was the first Nawab of Awadh, Kaisarbagh Palace and an observatory built for Colonel Wilcox, who was a British astronomer.
In the Indian Mutiny of 1857, the garrison based at the Residency in Lucknow was besieged by rebel forces. Today the ruins of the Residency, and the picturesque Shaheed Smarak offer reminiscences of Lucknow's role in the Mutiny.
Link to Seige of Lucknow on Wikipedia
Bodil and Larnie were resident artists at the Montalvo Art Center for the first three months of 2016
Bodil and Larnie were resident artists at the Montalvo Art Center for the first three months of 2016
Bodil and Larnie were resident artists at the Montalvo Art Center for the first three months of 2016
Bodil and Larnie were resident artists at the Montalvo Art Center for the first three months of 2016
The British Residency was the place that served as a refuge for approximately 3000 British inhabitants during the time of the uprising of 1857. Lucknow was center of all British activities during the siege and the Residency became the monopolistic center of the British for almost 90 days.
Minolta SRT 101. Kodacolor 200 Color Film.
Tetenal Colortec C-41. Epson Scanner.
Lucknow, India. January 10, 2020