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anime character in the sonic the hedgehog series. Known aas the 'ultimate lifeform' Really cool character.
Light Art Installation by Loop pH (United Kingdom) at the Promontory @ Marina Bay during the iLight Marina Bay 2016.
Shadows from Mexican wall hanging fabric's tassles. Daylight mixed with a couple of different light bulbs.
Still got a lot of Goth pics from the event in Utrecht last year. Some of them are worth uploading... This one was taken in shadow of a big tree. I still wish I had the courage to ask these girls if they would pose for me....
There is a place I run where there is a tunnel of trees and in bright sunshine and breezy weather the patterns that are cast on the ground are utterly mesmerising (the endorphins from running probably help with that)!
Following on from my light and leaves series I have been pondering light in a different way and how to use it to show the shape rather than the colour of leaves. A shadow almost makes an imprint of the shape of leaves in strong sunshine and this is what I want to explore.
These are simply experiments to begin the exploration of this theme and as such are most definitely works in progress. I am looking forward to where this theme will take me and I just hope the sun shines enough to allow me the chance to get down to it. This morning started off bright and calm but soon it clouded over and the wind got up, those conditions meant I couldn't pursue what I had in mind. But clipped wings can definitely fill you with enthusiasm for the next time the sun comes out.
Shanxi (and neighboring Shaanxi) are known throughout the country for their shadow puppets. These four are the main characters from "Journey to the West," which is one of the 4 classical Chinese novels. Seen at a store on Nan Dajie in ancient Pingyao.
Pingyao is considered one of China's best-preserved ancient walled towns. (From my limited travels around China, I wholeheartedly concur.)
Pingyao's history goes back about 2,700 years. Located about 90 km (55 miles) south of Taiyuan in Shanxi (山西) province, modern-day Pingyao has around 450,000 residents. The ancient town, is enclosed within a stone wall, 10 meters (31 feet) high and slightly more than 6 kilometers (3.6 miles) with 6 gates: north, lower east, upper east, south, upper west, and lower west, that was built in 1370.
Within these walls live 50,000 people. Also to be found are a number of religious institutions including temples - the Confucian temple with the oldest surviving building in Pingyao (Dacheng Hall from 1163 A.D.), the Taoist City God Temple, Taoist Qingxu Guan (temple), and a Catholic church, among others.
Besides the various religious sites, there are museums to the banking industry such as the Rishengchang Museum. (The first draft bank in China was located here in Pingyao), a few art museums, and -- centrally located -- a city tower on Nan Dajie.
Pingyao also has many guesthouses (I chose Harmony Guesthouse on Nan Dajie near the south gate and highly recommend it to anyone who goes to Pingyao), restaurants (western and local Pingyao cuisine), teahouses, bars, massage parlors, and souvenir shops.
By day, the panoramic view of Pingyao is slightly reminiscent of the imperial city scenes at the beginning of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (perhaps with a creative imagination). As evening comes, the red lanterns begin to dominate the landscape. Alleys, doorways, the main roads, and courtyards all find themselves awash in a red glow.
In short, Pingyao has plenty to offer by day or night. These images are just a small reflection, through my eyes, of Pingyao's charms.
Shadows cast by the castle windows on a night-time stroll in Český Krumlov, which is a small city in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, best known for the fine architecture and art of the historic old town and Český Krumlov Castle.
If you don't know Mary Robinette Kowal, and the idea of a Regency-set fantasy appeals to you, you should go find the first book in her Glamourist series, Shades of Milk and Honey.
She's a professional puppeteer as well, so she wanted to demonstrate the shadow play version of the one that Vincent does in glamour in the 4th book, Valour and Vanity.
Shadows and trees (or really big bushes) in the greenhouse at Iwamizawa Park in Iwamizawa, Hokkaido.
Light and shadow give depth and meaning to these steps...
Pavillion designed by Frank Gehry
Location: The Serpentine Exhibition, London, England, UK.
Technical Information:
Camera - Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Exposure - 1/80sec at f/11
ISO - 160
Lens - Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Focal Length - 24mm
Fliter - Circular Polarizer
Teleconverter - No
Extension Tube - No
Flash - No
Tripod - No
Capture Time - 12:24pm