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"I stand holding the apple in both hands. It feels precious, like a heavy treasure. I lift it up and smell it. It has such an odour of outdoors on it I want to cry."
Margaret Atwood, Alias Grace
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"In June, as many as a dozen species may burst their buds on a single day. No man can heed all of these anniversaries; no man can ignore all of them."
Aldo Leopold
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© Copyright Natalie Panga - All rights reserved. EXPLORED June 26, 2013.
"Lord, it is time. The summer was very big. Lay thy shadow on the sundials, and on the meadows let the winds go loose. Command the last fruits that they shall be full; give them another two more southerly days, press them on to fulfillment and drive the last sweetness into the heavenly wine."
Rainer Maria Rilke
"Never say goodbye because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting."
J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan
"Goodbyes, they often come in waves."
Jarod Kintz
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© Copyright Natalie Panga - All rights reserved. EXPLORED December 7, 2012.
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"In the garden, Autumn is, indeed the crowning glory of the year, bringing us the fruition of months of thought and care and toil. And at no season, safe perhaps in Daffodil time, do we get such superb colour effects as from August to November."
Rose G. Kingsley, The Autumn Garden, 1905
“She was disappearing a little more each day, so thin, so frail, a wisp of smoke. One day she would surely vanish altogether, and there was no way to stop her.”
Alice Hoffman, Green Heart
The last wild flowers of this year, tiny violets, - I've gathered them today, right before the first snow blizzard.
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© Copyright Natalie Panga - All rights reserved. EXPLORED November 25, 2013.
This is perfect for a hot summer's day!
It is sure to quench your thirst, no wonder there is such a long queue to buy one.
Cheers....Have a happy weekend!
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Capturing the infectious joy of a beloved pet, this close-up portrait of a dog showcases the vibrant personality and charm of our four-legged friends. With its sharp focus and detailed texture, the image reflects the warmth and affection that dogs bring into our lives.
"We grow accustomed to the Dark -
When Light is put away -
As when the Neighbor holds the Lamp
To witness her Good bye..."
Emily Dickinson, 1830–1886
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© Copyright Natalie Panga - All rights reserved. EXPLORED November 20, 2013.
The Winter Sentinel: A Red Squirrel’s Survival
This evocative series of photorealistic images captures the resilient and enchanting life of a red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) amidst a pristine, snow-covered winter forest. The collection showcases a masterclass in cinematic lighting, blending wide-angle vistas of frozen pine woodlands with intimate, high-detail macro shots. Each frame reveals the intricate textures of the squirrel’s russet fur, delicate frost-tipped whiskers, and expressive dark eyes.
From the dynamic energy of a mid-air leap through powdery snow to the quiet, focused moments of foraging for pine cones on ice-dusted branches, the series highlights the ethereal beauty of nature’s struggle against the elements. The use of shallow depth of field and soft, golden-hour sunlight creates a magical atmosphere that celebrates the spirit of woodland wildlife in sub-zero temperatures.
These images have been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
Any seasoned Pattaya expert knows the city's true scale hits best at twilight when the coastal high-rises light up against the Gulf. This frame captures the raw Pattaya cityscape looking out over the northern shoreline. In the foreground, the distinct, stepped architectural layers of the Centara Grand Mirage are brightly lit, leading the eye to the towering skyscrapers of Wongamat, including the massive Zire and Riviera complexes cutting into a deep blue dusk sky. To lock down the sharp building facades and deep ocean tones without clipping the warm window lights, I trusted my Sony Alpha 7 IV and the tack-sharp Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II. Explore our documentary archive and premium image licensing at www.strangphotography.com.
“Excellent!" I cried. "Elementary," said he.”
Arthur Conan Doyle, The Complete Sherlock Holmes
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"But, you are not able to see Me with your physical eye; therefore, I give you the divine eye to see My majestic power and glory."
Bhagavad Gita
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“...be a star, a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out into the expanding universe.”
Madeleine L'Engle
A detailed view of the full Moon captured against a deep black sky. The surface reveals craters, maria, and subtle tonal variations shaped by billions of years of impacts and volcanic activity. Stripped of context and scale, the Moon appears both distant and intimate — a constant companion suspended in silence above Earth.
Fun fact: The dark areas on the Moon are called maria (Latin for “seas”), formed by ancient volcanic eruptions filling large impact basins more than three billion years ago.
"How sweet the morning air is! See how that one little cloud floats like a pink feather from some gigantic flamingo..."
Arthur Conan Doyle
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© Copyright Natalie Panga - All rights reserved. EXPLORED June 17, 2013.
"Do you see that out there? The strange, unfamiliar light? It's called the sun. Let's go get us a little."
Nora Roberts, The Hollow
© Copyright Natalie Panga - All rights reserved. EXPLORED April 30, 2013.
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"...we're all beautiful golden sunflowers inside, we're blessed by our own seed & golden hairy naked accomplishment"
Allen Ginsberg
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© Copyright Natalie Panga - All rights reserved. EXPLORED August 29, 2013.
My most viewed still lifes (from left to right, top to bottom); 12.03.2015:
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2. 46 318 views. Mad Naked Summer Night
3. 41 126 views. Three Lives Of An Oak
4. 36 198 views. Our Hearts Mature
5. 36 113 views. When Life Speaks
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7. 28 383 views. Celebration Of Maturing
8. 26 430 views. My Mother Loves The Lilacs
9. 22 447 views. Sensual Pleasures II
10. 22 167 views. Sensual Pleasures III
12. 19 045 views. Memories Need To Be Shared
© Copyright Natalie Panga - All rights reserved. EXPLORED March 13, 2015.
There is a huge language barrier between Victor and I. Just as much English he speaks, that's how much of a Spanish I know. And it's too low on both sides to communicate anything. But he's artistic, he's got the eye. His son is a fashion photographer back in Ecuador. He definitely knows what makes good pictures. AND THAT, my friends, is the language we speak to eachother without any problems.
He was working; silkscreening two inch thick acrylic blocks with messages for some high-end firm. He came into the office, called me and signaled me to bring my camera along to the production department. I followed, he posed, I clicked: this is what came out along with a few more that I'll post later...
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**Prompt :**
Une impératrice cosmique se tient au centre d’une mégalopole futuriste suspendue dans l’espace, baignée par la lumière froide des galaxies environnantes. Femme à la beauté saisissante, regard perçant aux yeux bleu électrique, cheveux longs d’un rouge incandescent flottant comme en apesanteur, animés par une énergie invisible. Elle porte une armure organique noire aux reflets stellaires, incrustée de gemmes luminescentes bleutées pulsant comme des cœurs d’étoiles, sculptant sa silhouette avec élégance et puissance.
Au-dessus de sa tête, un halo technomystique circulaire, composé de glyphes lumineux et de constellations animées, émet une aura divine. Son expression est calme, souveraine, presque divine, comme une déesse guerrière prête à juger un univers.
En arrière-plan, une cité extraterrestre ultra détaillée s’étend à perte de vue : gratte-ciel effilés, structures métalliques et cristallines, passerelles suspendues, lumières néon bleues et blanches. Le ciel est un panorama cosmique spectaculaire, rempli de nébuleuses colorées, de planètes visibles, d’astéroïdes dérivants et de vaisseaux spatiaux lointains.
De chaque côté de l’impératrice, deux créatures alien humanoïdes, imposantes et menaçantes, avec une peau sombre texturée comme de la matière cosmique, parcourue de lignes lumineuses rouges et bleues. Leurs yeux brillent intensément, ajoutant une tension dramatique.
Autour d’elle flottent de petites entités lumineuses semblables à des fées énergétiques, translucides et scintillantes, créant un contraste entre douceur et puissance.
L’éclairage est cinématographique, mélange de rim light bleutée et de lueurs stellaires, avec un fort contraste, profondeur de champ maîtrisée, détails extrêmes, rendu hyperréaliste, style blockbuster science-fiction, résolution 8K, textures ultra fines, atmosphère épique et mystique.
**Mots-clés supplémentaires :** hyperrealistic, cinematic lighting, volumetric light, depth of field, ultra detailed, sci-fi fantasy, space opera, sharp focus, global illumination, photorealistic textures, dramatic composition, epic scale.
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**Prompt:**
A cosmic empress stands at the center of a futuristic megacity suspended in space, bathed in the cold glow of surrounding galaxies. She is a strikingly beautiful woman with piercing electric-blue eyes and long, flowing crimson hair that drifts as if in zero gravity, animated by an unseen energy. She wears a sleek, organic black armor with star-like reflections, embedded with glowing blue gemstones that pulse like the hearts of stars, sculpting her figure with elegance and power.
Above her head floats a circular techno-mystical halo composed of luminous glyphs and animated constellations, radiating a divine aura. Her expression is calm, sovereign, almost godlike, like a warrior goddess ready to pass judgment on the universe.
In the background, an ultra-detailed alien city stretches endlessly: towering spires, metallic and crystalline structures, suspended bridges, and neon blue-white lights. The sky is a breathtaking cosmic panorama filled with colorful nebulae, visible planets, drifting asteroids, and distant spacecraft.
On either side of the empress stand two imposing humanoid alien beings, dark and textured like living cosmic matter, veined with glowing red and blue lines. Their eyes burn intensely, adding a layer of tension and menace.
Around her float small luminous entities resembling ethereal energy fairies, translucent and shimmering, creating a contrast between softness and overwhelming power.
The lighting is cinematic, blending cool blue rim light with starlight glows, high contrast, controlled depth of field, extreme detail, hyperrealistic rendering, blockbuster sci-fi style, 8K resolution, ultra-fine textures, epic and mystical atmosphere.
**Additional keywords:** hyperrealistic, cinematic lighting, volumetric light, depth of field, ultra detailed, sci-fi fantasy, space opera, sharp focus, global illumination, photorealistic textures, dramatic composition, epic scale.
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Bokehlicious pinky mauve daisy with soft bokeh background.
Bokeh has been defined as "the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light"
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Have a great weekend.
Australia Long Weekend here
"Sunrise paints the sky with pinks and the sunset with peaches. Cool to warm."
Vera Nazarian, The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration
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"Pulvis et umbra sumus. (We are but dust and shadow.)"
Horace, The Odes of Horace
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© Copyright Natalie Panga - All rights reserved. EXPLORED September 7, 2013.
Any seasoned Pattaya expert knows the bay hits different at twilight when the sweeping shoreline lights up against the Gulf. This frame captures the true Pattaya cityscape looking out from North Pattaya over the crescent bay. On the left, the glowing facades of the OZO, Amari, and Holiday Inn hotels dominate the beachfront, leading into dense patches of illuminated resort grounds and parking spaces below. Across the dark water dotted with boats, the bright curve of Beach Road stretches toward the glowing neon of South Pattaya and Bali Hai pier under a deep blue night sky. To lock down clean concrete lines and rich water tones without blowing out the neon signs, I relied on my Sony Alpha 7 IV and the tack-sharp Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II. Explore premium image licensing at www.strangphotography.com.
"Men must endure, their going hence even as their coming hither. Ripeness is all."
William Shakespeare
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“Love is an endless mystery, because there is no reasonable cause that could explain it.”
Rabindranath Tagore
Macro image of a poppy flower taken in the morning.
Have a lovely week!
I don't like Mondays.....busy
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"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."
Dr. Seuss
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© Copyright Natalie Panga - All rights reserved. EXPLORED September 6, 2013.
An intimate look into the heart of a deep red Begonia. This macro shot highlights the incredible, almost rose-like texture and rich, saturated colors of the blossoms. Optimized for sharp detail, it captures the raw elegance of a garden favorite.
"To me every hour of the light and dark is a miracle,
Every cubic inch of space is a miracle,
Every square yard of the surface of the earth is spread with the same,
Every foot of the interior swarms with the same."
Walt Whitman
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"It was a quiet seeming Day —
There was no harm in earth or sky —
Till with the closing sun
There strayed an accidental Red
A Strolling Hue, one would have said
To westward of the Town —
But when the Earth began to jar
And Houses vanished with a roar
And Human Nature hid
We comprehended by the Awe
As those that Dissolution saw
The Poppy in the Cloud"
Emily Dickinson
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© Copyright Natalie Panga - All rights reserved. EXPLORED June 9, 2013.
A fascinating behavioral observation in the spring forest near Stockholm. While the female was actively foraging and hunting for flies among the oak leaves to regain her energy, the male stayed highly vigilant, perched on a strategic branch to guard their nesting territory. It might look like he is just resting, but he is actually on a full-time security detail, keeping their domain safe. Shot as a pair with Sony a7c2 and Tamron 50-400mm lens.