PERSONAL BEST - Preserving Meaningful Moments
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poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent. And don't bother concealing your thievery - celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said: "It's not where you take things from - it's where you take them to." :-)
Jim Jarmusch
HMM! Truth Matters!
camellia, sarah p duke gardens, duke university, durham, north carolina
There are 334 large inflated egg-shaped lights floating on the Dragonfly Lake at Gardens by the Bay. When people touch the oval structures perched on the lake's boardwalk, the lights change colours and each egg emits a musical note depending on the colour it's depicting. The floating eggs - a work entitled Autonomous Resonating Life on the Water and Resonating Trees - is one of seven interactive exhibits at Gardens by the Bay. 32080
Like a blast from the past, the echo of an EMD 16-645E3 prime mover once again resonates through the tight confines south of Holston Tunnel as they lug a loaded ballast train up the 0.5% grade out of Kingsport. This used to be a common occurence, as this was almost strictly SD40 country for almost 40 years.
A rare scene of stillness in the Magallanes y la Antartica, Chilena Region of Chile. Patagonia is known for it's majestic splendor but definitely not it's moments of silence and stillness. Even in this silence I felt the chaos radiating from the rising sun and colliding with the earth and misty fluctuating clouds high in the sky. A crooked staff lay prone in the water beckoning me to cast spells, so I decided to use it's shape to embrace the scene. I sort of felt like a sorcerer casting a spell of reflection and stillness this day. It was a quiet moment.
You just can't live that negative way. You know what I mean. Make way for the positive day. Cause it's a new day... -
Bob Marley
The universe does not know whether the vibration that you're offering is because of something you're observing or something you're remembering or something that you are imagining. It just receives the vibration and answers it with things that match it.” -
Abraham Hicks
The words we choose to use when we communicate with each other, carry vibrations. The word ‘war’ carries a whole different vibration than the word ‘peace’. The words we use are showing how we think and how we feel. The careful selection of words, helps to elevate our consciousness and resonate in higher frequencies. -
Grigoris Deoudis
A no has a different frequency than a yes, and a maybe is all vibration, oscillating between no and yes. My favorite answers have no movement.” -
Jarod Kintz, Xazaqazax
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We usually hear the expression "Don't ever let them take your dreams away". But what that means anyway? How can anyone take my dreams away from me? And why are my dreams so important for someone to steal them? What's lying behind those words? Well for this one me thinks, we gotta dig a little deeper. Come, join me for a ride then... I dare you!
I have to have dreams in the first place, aren't I? And there has to be an "I", in order to have those dreams. That's key. Our dreams is an extension of us. In essence they are us. Us as in what we wanna be. Who we want be. Where we wanna go. Those are the dreams I'm talking about. Be my guest and replace the word "dreams" with words such as "thoughts", "feelings", "ideas", "emotions", "desires", "passions" anytime. Replace it with any word that resonates with you and pinpoints your inner self. That deep voice in your head and in your heart, that's there when you wake up every morning and motivates you to be who you are, each and every single day. Letting anyone alter those dreams in any way, by any means and to even the smallest extend, is letting him take them away and replace them with his own version. Or plan perhaps...?
But if we let that happen, we won't be ourselves anymore. We'll be a projection of someone else's dreams. Someone else's self. In reality we are letting him take away our identity, we're giving ourselves up. Except for Love, the ultimate betrayal that is. Therefore "I" will not exist anymore. I won't be me anymore. I won't be at all. And without "I", there can't be "We". There will be only copies of someone else. And most probably bad copies, since we won't be authentic any more. Not in a physical level. But in a mental and spiritual level. In that sense we need that "I" to be. Else we would all become the "Rest". Like in the rest of the world. We need to keep our dreams and thoughts and feelings and everything else that makes us unique and original, we need them to build upon them. We need them to be the foundation for our tomorrow's world. We need them as a starting point, as a first step, as a milestone somewhere along our way and as a destination, as the crossing line, at the same time. They can be a beginning or an end. We need them for without them, even Love would cease to exist since it would need that "We", which in turn needs those "I". And if Love would not be, then Hope would not be either. And it goes deeper and deeper. In the end there would be no feelings, no emotions, no driving force, no nothing. We would be empty inside. Empty shells, just look alike of our once mighty self, mere puppets serving someone else's purpose...
That's the real power and the true value of our dreams. They are a force to be reckoned with! What a Man can dream, a Man can do. That's why they are so important. That's why we need them in their original, unique form, coming from inside us. That's why we need to guard them at all costs, until we turn them to reality and therefore they'll have fulfilled their purpose. For in the end, being the gatekeepers of our dreams is being the makers of our own destiny and thus, the guardians of our freedom itself. And to do so, we need to be brave and be strong. We need be daring to dream. We need to be an undaunted soul...
One of my attempts at the "Looking Close... on Friday" theme "A Single Marble"
Shot with Carl Zeiss "Graphikon" lens on a Canon EOS R5.
During this long exposure taken at the little town of Elgol in the south west of the Isle of Skye, the diffirent speeds of the cloud layers became visible (the lower clouds were resonably stationary while the high ones were moving considerably faster), wich gives a more dynamic feel to the image. Compositionaly i was struggling a bit due to the incoming tide.
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Kurz vor Abfahrt noch schnell die Scheiben putzen.
Neben einer solchen Dampflok zu stehen war etwas ganz besonderes. Da werden Kindheitserinnerungen wach und ein wenig Wehmut schwingt da mit.
Göhren train station (island of Rügen)2
Just before the train departs, the windows are quickly cleaned. Standing next to such a steam train was something very special. Childhood memories are awakened and a little melancholy resonates with it.
As I gaze upon the digitally painted scene, I find myself transported back to the vibrant streets of Santiago de Compostela. The image depicts a captivating pedestrian street, adorned with cobblestone pavement that resonates with history and charm. The scene showcases the timeless beauty of the city's historic center, where locals and tourists intertwine, creating a lively atmosphere.
The sun casts its warm glow, gently illuminating the surroundings, and casting shadows that dance across the ancient stones. The architecture that lines the street exudes a sense of grandeur and elegance, with buildings displaying a harmonious blend of traditional and modern designs. Intricate facades and balconies adorned with colorful flowers add a touch of whimsy and vibrancy to the already enchanting setting.
As I observe the scene, I notice a multitude of people strolling along the pedestrian street. The locals, with their relaxed pace and familiarity, navigate effortlessly through the bustling crowd. Their conversations and laughter fill the air, creating a joyful ambiance that is contagious. Meanwhile, tourists, with their awe-filled expressions and eager curiosity, soak in the city's rich heritage, capturing every moment with their cameras.
The scent of freshly brewed coffee and tantalizing aromas from nearby restaurants and cafes waft through the air, tempting passersby with their culinary delights. The sounds of street musicians serenade the crowd, their melodies blending harmoniously with the bustling energy of the city.
In this beautifully captured digital painting, Santiago de Compostela comes to life. Its picturesque streets invite exploration and discovery, offering glimpses into the past while embracing the present. It is a scene that encapsulates the essence of this historic city, where history and modernity coexist in perfect harmony, captivating the hearts of all who wander its enchanting streets.
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Pair of old roses from my Gold Coast hinterland garden still resonating their promised beauty. Captured indoors using muted daylight. Lady Endo hybrid tea rose variety is developed by Australian Paul Hains. Some sales proceeds go to Endometriosis Australia for support of sufferers and research.
Captured at the break of day, this image embodies the essence of Pazhaverkadu's vibrant marine life. A local fisherman, aboard his trusty motorized boat, embarks on the day's first expedition. The calm water reflects the rising sun as it lifts the veil of night. It's a daily ritual that resonates with the heartbeat of the coast, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who thrive at the seam of water and sky.
A TRUE WITCH AND GODDESS KNOWS THAT, THOSE THAT ARE AGAINST YOU, ARE THE ONES THAT BELIEVE IN YOUR POWER THE MOST.
LET THAT RESONATE
BLESSED BE
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moment factory’s ‘resonate’, part of the illuminate adelaide festival, adelaide botanic gardens, south australia
“CIRCLES OF LIFE
Everything
Turns,
Rotates,
Spins,
Circles,
Loops,
Pulsates,
Resonates,
And
Repeats.
Circles
Of life,
Born from
Pulses
Of light,
Vibrate
To
Breathe,
While
Spiraling
Outwards
For
Infinity
Through
The lens
Of time,
And into
A sea
Of stars
And
Lucid
Dreams.
Poetry by Suzy Kassem”
― Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
Listening to this music will make your body, and the organic world which surrounds it, resonate in a natural way. Filling you with a sense of peace and well-being.
A handsome and familiar gamebird, the Common Pheasant is large and colourful, and has a long tail. Common in farmland and woodland throughout the UK, the males' loud, sharp, croaking call can be heard resonating through the countryside before the bird is actually seen. Pheasants eat seeds, berries, leaves and insects; they roost in trees and can form flocks in winter. During the breeding season, one male may mate with many females, who then raise the chicks alone.
This male was seen in my garden this afternoon - heading for the seed feeders!
tonight's story…
Nightswimming at Warehouse 21
She swam in the deep inky black waters too far from shore that night. The slightly cool silkyness on her skin sent a frisson through her body and she gasped. Was that something brushing past her ankle, or merely a muscle twinge from treading water so long.
Night had always been her favorite, the heavy blanket of darkness held her close where she felt safe. And, the shadows held such beauty, and possibility under a billion tiny points of light.
How much longer could she continue before her body surrendered to the waves. It was a challenge to stay out longer each time, to taunt the forces surrounding her, to bend them to her will. She closed her eyes and let her mind wander the universe, visiting others in their thoughts and traversing distant galaxies.
The sound of the waves was soothing, her entire body undulating to the rhythm resonating louder and louder.
When she finally opened her eyes it all came back… bodies dancing in rhythm against hers, everyone moving in waves on the massive dance floor, spotlights piercing the darkness from rigging on the ceiling - this was her favorite place, where she felt home and free at the same time.
-- me.
Photo taken at Warehouse 21 - underground music club
★ everything except mainstream ★.
♪ this song always puts a smile on my face ♪
following my own path.
conjuring nirvana.
learning to sit with uncertainty.
living in questions, rather than answers.
choosing survival over healing.
embracing impermanence.
training the dragon in my heart.
reflecting on the mind - so excitable,
so uncertain, so difficult to control.
walking in trauma… the journey of my lifetime.
exploring this nondualistic universe.
surrounded by mystery.
inhale love… exhale doubt.
❣️ 💙 📷 🐄 🐾 🐎 💋
🌼 ❄️ 🎼 ✍️ 💕️ ✨
a soldier of peace
in the army of love.
as often as possible, lose yourself in contemplation.
it works better, i think, if you can do that outside so the layers are peeled back and the real stuff can get in easier.
Amidst the vast, icy expanse, a formidable sight unfolds as the mama polar bear rises on her hind legs, a towering sentinel of the frozen realm. In this moment, the wild takes on an almost mythical resonance, echoing the primal instincts etched in the tapestry of nature. The towering stature of the bear signals a dual purpose: a testament to her strength and a strategic vantage point to survey the Arctic landscape for potential threats or prey. This act, both majestic and utilitarian, mirrors the complex dance of maternal instincts woven across species. In the human and animal kingdoms alike, mothers stand as guardians, their primal instincts attuned to protect and nurture. The upright stance of the polar bear resonates with the shared essence of motherhood, where strength and vigilance converge, transcending the boundaries of ice and human experience.
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This vibrant photograph captures the essence of springtime in a serene suburb near Atlanta, Georgia. The flourishing roses, resplendent in vivid shades of fuchsia, stands proudly as a testament to the rejuvenating power of spring. Each petal seems to reflect the soft light, creating a lively dance of colors that beckons the eye and lifts the spirit. The bush, set against the rich greenery and the earthy tones of a neatly laid brick wall, forms a picturesque scene that encapsulates the beauty of suburban gardens. These roses are not just a feast for the eyes; they symbolize the warmth and vibrancy of the community, adding splendor to the everyday landscape. As the flowers peak in their bloom, they create a visual harmony that resonates with the promise of new beginnings and the enduring charm of the South.
In this digitally painted watercolor and ink scene (from one of my own pictures of that place), the charming alleys of Sarlat-la-Canéda come to life, showcasing the extraordinary architecture characterized by its warm, yellowish stone. The alleys are bustling with a delightful mix of locals and tourists, creating a lively atmosphere around numerous cafes and restaurants. The scene captures the essence of this picturesque town in the heart of the Dordogne region.
The stone buildings, adorned with intricate details, form a captivating backdrop to the vibrant street life. The warm hues of the stone resonate with the inviting glow of street lamps, creating a harmonious interplay of light and shadow. The alleys wind through the town, revealing hidden corners and quaint storefronts that beckon exploration.
Locals and visitors alike are depicted engaged in leisurely activities, seated at charming outdoor cafes or strolling along the cobblestone streets. The air is filled with the aroma of the local cuisine, enticing passersby with the promise of culinary delights. The renowned local gastronomy takes center stage, with specialties such as the famous liver pastes from duck and goose, as well as the delectable truffles, making Sarlat-la-Canéda a haven for food enthusiasts.
This digital watercolor painting not only captures the architectural beauty of Sarlat-la-Canéda but also conveys the lively and convivial atmosphere of a city where the love for local gastronomy and the joy of exploration seamlessly come together. It serves as an alluring invitation to experience the charm and flavors of this enchanting destination.
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This deaf person’s business resonated with & inspired me❣️... 🎶👏🎶 ... I bought three different pins a few years ago. I still love them‼️ IMG_6023 etc
Ajloun Castle (Arabic: قلعة عجلون; transliterated: Qal'at 'Ajloun), also known as (Arabic: قلعة الربض; transliterated: Qa'lat ar-Rabad), is a 12th-century Muslim castle situated in northwestern Jordan. It is placed on a hilltop belonging to the Jabal Ajlun ("Mount Ajlun") district, also known as Jabal 'Auf after a Bedouin tribe which had captured the area in the 12th century. From its high ground the castle was guarding three wadis which descend towards the Jordan Valley. It was built by the Ayyubids in the 12th century and enlarged by the Mamluks in the 13th.
The name 'Ajlun goes back to a Christian monk who lived on this mountain in the Byzantine Period. The castle stands on the ruins of a monastery, traces of which were discovered during archaeological excavations.
The castle has been the nucleus of a settlement which has grown to become the present town of Ajloun. The castle's developing faubourg led to its second name, Qal'at ar-Rabad, "the castle of the faubourg" or "the castle with the suburbs". This name still resonates in the surname of a large and reputable Christian family owning most of the agricultural lands in the direct vicinity of the castle until this day, the Al-Rabadis.
My post processing analysis leads me to believe that I should have taken this photo at a little higher elevation. By doing so I would have captured more of the stream. But then it may have competed too much with the subject. I'm not crazy about the sky. I could fix it by adding a sky from my archives, but it is what it is. This is the way the day was. Cold and overcast. So thats the way the sky should be. Its a simple photo of a simple scene. Not an award winner by any means. More of a documentary of what I did and where I was, and what it was like.
I think the mundane has the potential delve deeper into your soul than a stunning colorful image. They please for the moment, eye candy if you may. Beautiful but shallow. Whereas a moody photo can strike a chord deep inside that resonates with lost feeling looking for an avenue of expression.
The following is excerpts from the Magnolia website about The History of The Old Church:
"The Silos is our home base here in Waco, Texas. The pair of old silos that have come to define our grounds are also symbolic of our city and its rich history, and we’ve always loved having that tie to Waco’s past. So we knew we wanted the expansion to include more of our city’s history, including something that could anchor the entire property. We found that in The Old Church, one of the oldest structures in Waco.
The building’s historical charm isn’t the only thing we’re drawn to. The Old Church holds a unique story of something old being made new—a story that resonates with us time and again. We learned about the abandoned church a few years ago when Jo took a drive downtown to clear her head. It can be endearing how, even when we’re not actively looking, there is always beauty somewhere, ready to be discovered. This particular time, it happened to be an old church’s steeple peeking above the trees that caught Jo’s attention. As she got closer, she was immediately drawn to the building with its white clapboard exterior, scalloped shingles, and cathedral ceilings. Built in 1894, the original church served as a house of worship for almost a century, but eventually closed and remained boarded-up and vacant for over 30 years. Despite its shattered windows and peeling paint, in that moment Jo saw unwavering potential in this place.
Chip & Jo agreed that the historic building couldn’t be left to fall apart, so they decided to purchase it. They’ve held onto it for years, patient and expectant for its new purpose to become clear. Once we decided that we wanted The Old Church to make its new home on the Silos grounds, Chip & Jo learned that the existing foundation and rotted framing were not structurally sound enough to make the move. So while a brand new frame and foundation were built at the Silos, the historical elements that could be preserved were relocated piece by piece and incorporated back into the design, including the interior flooring, wainscoting, corbels, beams, trimwork, pews, and a good portion of the exterior siding and lattice work. Because the old windows were disintegrating, new replicas were made that honored their original beauty. We can’t wait for you to step inside and take in all the beauty this place has to offer."
magnolia.com/blog/article/427532/new-at-the-silos-the-old...
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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