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"A violet in the youth of primy nature,
Forward, not permanent, sweet, not lasting,
The perfume and suppliance of a minute."
William Shakespeare
"Early violets blue and white
Dying for their love of light."
Edwin Arnold
"A blossom of returning light,
An April flower of sun and dew;
The earth and sky, the day and night
Are melted in her depth of blue!"
Dora Read Goodale
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beauty shot of a black model with beautiful eyes and muted smile leaning her head on her palm, washington dc - sharpfocus photography
"Through every fibre of my brain,
Through every nerve, through every vein,
I feel the electric thrill, the touch
Of life, that seems almost too much."
Henry W. Longfellow, A Day Of Sunshine
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headshot of a redhead model with a turquoise blouse in a pensive mood. photographer souleye, sharpfocus photography washington dc.
picture of a russian model with blonde hair posing with a smile, washington dc - sharpfocus photography
male model standing in an editorial gq style pose. photographer souleye, sharpfocus photography, washington dc
Endless Summer Light tastes refreshing...
www.karlstrauss.com/PAGES/Brews/OurBeer/ESL.html
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picture of a young model standing in front of a grey canvas to match her dress, washington dc - sharpfocus photography
“Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it.”
Confucius
From my archives: just the sketches. I'm a little busy now...
Sorry for the pause, my dear friends.
picture of a lady fencer in fencing outfit and gear shot in studio. souleye photographer, sharpfocus photography, washington dc.
headshot of a beautiful female model with dark blonde hair looking down, washington dc - sharpfocus photography
We were out for a short walk.
Then he just… stopped.
Not tired. Not distracted. Just laid his head down, looked at me, and stayed still—as if the whole world had slowed for him.
It wasn’t boredom or exhaustion. It was presence.
Ncop has this way of reminding me:
You don’t always have to move to be alive.
Some moments deserve to be paused, held, and kept.
black and white acting headshot of a teen actress for audition. photographer souleye, sharpfocus photography washington dc.
picture of a break dancer making his dance moves. souleye photographer, sharpfocus photography, washington dc
Luminescence is the emission of light by a substance. It occurs when an electron returns to the electronic ground state from an excited state and loses it's excess energy as a photon.
Light is a form of energy. To create light, another form of energy must be supplied. There are two common ways for this to occur, incandescence and luminescence.
Incandescence is light from heat energy. If you heat something to a high enough temperature, it will begin to glow. When an electric stove's heater or metal in a flame begin to glow "red hot", that is incandescence. When the tungsten filament of an ordinary incandescent light bulb is heated still hotter, it glows brightly "white hot" by the same means. The sun and stars glow by incandescence.
Luminescence is "cold light" that can be emitted at normal and lower temperatures. In luminescence, some energy source kicks an electron of an atom out of its lowest energy "ground" state into a higher energy "excited" state; then the electron returns the energy in the form of light so it can fall back to its "ground" state. With few exceptions, the excitation energy is always greater than the energy (wavelength, color) of the emitted light.
(uvminerals.org/fms/luminescence)
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This portrait captures the essence of poise and self-assuredness. The subject, framed against a softly blurred background, draws the viewer in with a direct and engaging gaze. The meticulous attention to lighting details ensures that every facial feature is accentuated without overshadowing the natural beauty of the subject. This photograph is not just a mere capture of a person's likeness; it's a narrative of confidence told through the lens.
"The artist is the confidant of nature, flowers carry on dialogues with him through the graceful bending of their stems and the harmoniously tinted nuances of their blossoms. Every flower has a cordial word which nature directs towards him."
Auguste Rodin
A majestic rooster reimagined as a regal guardian, crafted from interlocking layers of polished gold, silver, and obsidian metal. Its feathers shimmer with jewel-like textures and intricate filigree, catching soft studio light against a clean, neutral background. The crimson comb crowns the figure like a royal crest, while piercing eyes convey vigilance and pride. Ultra-detailed, hyper-realistic metallic sculpture aesthetic, fantasy-meets-art-deco style, dramatic lighting, sharp focus, luxurious, powerful, and symbolic of dawn, strength, and watchfulness.
A majestic rooster reimagined as a regal guardian, crafted from interlocking layers of polished gold, silver, and obsidian metal. Its feathers shimmer with jewel-like textures and intricate filigree, catching soft studio light against a clean, neutral background. The crimson comb crowns the figure like a royal crest, while piercing eyes convey vigilance and pride. Ultra-detailed, hyper-realistic metallic sculpture aesthetic, fantasy-meets-art-deco style, dramatic lighting, sharp focus, luxurious, powerful, and symbolic of dawn, strength, and watchfulness.
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Ignis fatuus (pl. ignes fatui):
1. A phosphorescent light that hovers or flits over swampy ground at night, possibly caused by spontaneous combustion of gases emitted by rotting organic matter. Also called friar's lantern, jack-o'-lantern, will-o'-the-wisp, wisp.
2. Something that misleads or deludes; an illusion.
"Photography, as we all know, is not real at all. It is an illusion of reality with which we create our own private world."
Arnold Newman
young aspiring editorial model wearing cardigan over shirt and tie posing sitting on a chair. photographer souleye, sharpfocus photography, washington dc
picture of a tall and slim model with natural look wearing v-neck shirt and jeans shorts. souleye photographer, sharpfocus photography, washington dc.
"Sitting quietly, doing nothing, spring comes, and the grass grows by itself."
Zen Proverb
"Every spring is the only spring - a perpetual astonishment."
Ellis Peters
"When Spring unlocks the flowers to paint the laughing soil."
Bishop Reginald Heber
picture of a teen aspiring model wearing tank top with her hair blown by a studio fan. photographer souleye, sharpfocus photography, washington dc
Ruby throated hummingbird amongst turtlehead flowers. Unusual position is better viewed at large size.
He’s not mad.
He’s just disappointed.
You said you’d be back with snacks — and you came back empty-handed.
Lit by a single window. Shadow on the soul.
His stare? Heavy like a verdict.
His silence? Louder than any bark.
— Ncop, the watchdog of broken promises.
picture of a slim ethiopian model with striped acrylic dress with natural look. photographer souleye, sharpfocus photography, washington dc
"Once upon a time there was a tavern
Where we used to raise a glass or two
Remember how we laughed away the hours
And dreamed of all the great things we would do
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way."
Mary Hopkins Lyrics
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"That time of year thou may'st in me behold,
When yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang
Upon those boughs which shake against the cold,-
Bare ruin'd choirs, where late the sweet birds sang. "
William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616), Sonnet LXXIII
[In me you can see that time of year
When a few yellow leaves or none at all hang
On the branches, shaking against the cold,
Bare ruins of church choirs where lately the sweet birds sang.]
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picture of a model with a great sense of fashion and style wearing a pink and white shirt and white pants. photographer souleye sharpfocus photography washington dc.
model with a bright smile wearing a belted blue pattern dress. photographer souleye, sharpfocus photography, washington dc
headshot of a model with a colorful outfit and hat and a bubble gum smile, washington dc - sharpfocus photography