View allAll Photos Tagged Simplest
This was one of those scenes that jarred me back to reality as I wandered about in a local cemetery. It's often the simplest of things that have effect me this way. Here it was solemn figure of a soldier standing vigil over the grave of a fallen Marine. Arm frozen in eternal salute. The dress uniform splattered with the ubiquitous spray of grass and weeds kicked up by an errant weed whip. I felt a presence here. Not in terms of a ghost or spirit. But a weird sort of heaviness, contemplating a life cut short by someone devoted to service. Someone probably much younger than me. Tight knit bunch these Marines. Attended a Marine wedding a few years back, my cousin married a young Marine corporal. At the reception I noticed a small table near the entrance, set up for just one person. I was told this was the 'missing man' table. It was a tribute to fallen comrades and a custom at receptions and official events. The night was filled with joy and laughter but I found myself pre-occupied with the empty little table and what it signified. And how the young Marines in this room had ensured that the table be present. Lots of respect there. It's one of those moments that has never left me. I thought back on the little table as I contemplated this little statue. And now the two images are forever intertwined.
Many years ago life was so much easier and as children we found entertainment in the simplest of things. Take one square piece of white paper and fold it to make a game that provided hours of fun!
A fortune teller, also called a cootie catcher, chatterbox, salt cellar, or whirlybird, is a form of origami used in children's games. Parts of the fortune teller are labelled with colours or numbers that serve as options for a player to choose from, and on the inside are eight flaps, each concealing a message. The person operating the fortune teller manipulates the device based on the choices made by the player, and finally one of the hidden messages is revealed. Happy Macro Mondays.
The simplest coffees are the richest, without the need for decorations or additions.
The lighting of the commercial area allowed to enhance the blur or also called "bokeh".
(NOTE: Photograph taken at Centro Comercial Xanadú, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain, with a Nikon Z 6 II camera and a Meyer Optik Görlitz Primoplan 58mm F1.9 II lens for Z mount, with the diaphragm fully open, F1.9. This lens does not have electronic communication pins with the camera, hence some metadata is missing, since focus and aperture are controlled entirely manually.)
CAFÉ MAÑANERO, 2023
Los cafés más sencillos son los más ricos, sin necesidad de adornos ni añadidos.
La iluminación de la zona comercial permitió realzar el desenfoque o también llamado "bokeh".
(NOTA: Fotografía tomada en el Centro Comercial Xanadú, Móstoles, Madrid, España, con una cámara Nikon Z 6 II y una lente Meyer Optik Görlitz Primoplan 58mm F1.9 II para montura Z, con el diafragma totalmente abierto, F1.9. Esta lente no tiene pins de comunicación electrónica con la cámara, de ahí que falten algunos metadatos, ya que el enfoque y la apertura de diafragma se controlan de manera totalmente en manual.)
Sometimes landscapes are best when left to its simplest form. Here is one I saw while walking in Cooks meadow area
It’s ok to smile for show only. That’s the simplest way to avoid the almost certain ensuing questions you’d really rather not answer.
When we recall the past, we usually find that it is the simplest things - not the great occasions - that in retrospect give off the greatest glow of happiness. Bob Hope
~happy glowing fence friday~
Looking closely at the simplest of fruits reveals layers of designs. Love how the rays of strawberries reflect the sun needed to ripen them.
Sedona is a beautiful Arizona desert town near Flagstaff that is surrounded by red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and pine forests. It is noted for its mild climate and vibrant arts community. (visitarizona.com)
Among all of the unique pleasures of Sedona, two of the simplest and most gratifying are its stunning sunsets and inspiring sunrises. It is nature at its best! Probably the most popular for both sunrise and sunset viewing is Airport Mesa, where panoramic views of Sedona and spectacular long distance views of Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, and Courthouse Buttte never fail to impress and inspire awestruck visitors! (callofsedona.com)
The drive from our home in southern California to Sedona is approximately 7 hours. My husband and I got off to a little late start, but still hoped to arrive by sunset. With this being our first trip to Sedona and having planned it on the spur of the moment, I googled on the way there where the best place to see a sunset in Sedona would be and found Airport Mesa. We arrived in Sedona just as the sun was beginning to set and the beautiful towering red rock formations were starting to glow bright red from the glorious sun peeking through some passing storm clouds. Sadly, I had not counted on traffic impeding our progress to Airport Mesa. So I enjoyed the view from the car and tried to capture the breathtaking site from my window unsuccessfully. Just before arriving at Airport Mesa, there was a little parking lot that was full at the base of the hill. Hoping to capture just a bit of the glorious color, I had my husband drop me off and I ran up a small red rock hill and disappointedly saw that most of the color had already faded from the red rock formations. I then looked up and to the west to see stunning colors developing in the clouds, and I switched from shooting the red rock to just taking in the glorious sunset over Sedona and this is the result. Hope you enjoy it... :-)
In our little downtown area, the sparrows are as ubiquitous as the pigeons and the squirrels. It always makes me a little sad to see them navigating around some careless person's debris. Being conscientious about our waste disposal is one of the simplest things we can do to help our urban wildlife.
Created for The Blind Pig Speakeasy Challenge 32 - Urban Nature: www.flickr.com/groups/photopigs/discuss/72157651060404195/
Nature always tends to act in the simplest way. --Bernoulli
When I was young, I used to think that white butterflies (or moths) were angels. I would never allow myself to catch one, for I did not want to make God mad.
Sometimes as I watch them fly past, I still wonder if it's possible....
"We stand here amidst MY achievement!"
Here's probably the simplest out of my Rogue One figures, Director Krennic. I was going to have him in a duo shot with Vader, but I felt like Vader deserved his own photo.
So like I said, Krennic was pretty simple. His torso was pretty much the only place that required work on this figure. I extended the uniform with e-tape so it wraps around the waist, similar to Dylan's Thrawn and my ANH Luke Skywalker. His belt, buckle, and holster are all made out of e-tape as well.
For his metal plaque, I sculpted on the main rectangular plaque then a the separate squares later. The rest of the details on the torso were painted on, like the outline of the uniform, the code cylinders, and wrinkles.
His cape is a modified CapeMadess cape.
The hair was dry brushed in dark brown and grey.
His DT-29 was made out of a Tokarev as the base, and the cylinder, barrel, and scope were added on.
Shoutout to Sander for helping edit the pic!
I know, pretty simple figure but I'm pleased with him.
Let me know what you all think!
Sometimes the simplest flowers are the most beautiful ones, because their simplicity and chromatic purety look like moments of sincerity mother nature offers to our eyes. The Californian poppies are a perfect exemple of this. Shot in Village-Neuf, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, Grand est, France, Europe in june of 2015
Parfois, les plus simples des fleurs sont les plus belle, tant leur simplicité et la pureté de leur couleurs trahit comme un moment de sincérité de la nature envers nos yeux. En la matière, les superbes coquelicots de Californie font des merveilles… Photo réalisée à Village-Neuf (Grand Est), Haut-Rhin, France, en juin 2015
This picture was created out of my most basic love for the visual medium, a desire to create from within in the simplest way possible.
www.promotingpassion.com/promoting-passion-week-35-stress...
This past month has been a rather incredible breakdown of my workflow...First I had to get a new laptop, and right after, my camera broke. This past weekend my Mac broke, and last week my email stopped working. It has been a strange month, but all an amazing reminder that we are not bound to our equipment, and that even in times of stress we can find the good in everything - it is always there, waiting to be found.
The video quality on this week's Promoting Passion video isn't as good as I would like, but instead of stressing over it I'm just presenting it as-is - the best I could do with very limited equipment, and perhaps adding in an extra smile :)
feeling blue, too? (click for large)
Part of my Simplest Things set, where each image is just as gloomy and blue as the last.
I'm plenty busy ATM, but not quite sure if it's for the better... So I don't expect to have time to visit any streams any time soon (not that I've been any good at that anyway lol). But the uploading will continue.. I cherish each of your comments.
(Probably should have saved this as tomorrow's HBW shot hehe.)
Celebrating #EnchantedAsianDay with my friend @janice.kya
This photo is inspired by @jessica_drossin 's soft ambience portraits, evoking a magical realm created by simple ingredients - humans and nature.
This spring has been strange for me. I came back from a journey in Japan.
I came back to a world unfolding before me, brimming with rapid ideations and AI creations.
I am talking to young college graduates who are lost, confused, unable to find passion in their jobs.
I want to use this photo, to remind me, of a simpler narrative.
My greatest wish, is to just sit here with you, watching sunrise, sunset, embracing low tide, high tide, observing passersby appear, disappear.
My simplest joy, my simplest desire, my simplest love - is to hold your hand in this moment.
A moment of our own sacred space, untouched by the distractions of the outside world.
Model: @janice.kya
Color toned with Inferno and Iris from @the.colorlab
Butterflies: Butterfly overlays by @jessica_drossin
Photography @jajasgarden
Sometimes it is the simplest gestures that carry the greatest magic. 🌿
A kiss, a smile, a moment full of life – captured in the summer’s green, light as the wind, warm as the sun.
Freedom expressed in it's simplest and lightest form, yet has a profound effect
to my soul and my inner being reaches out to find silence and peace.
Let the waters settle, you will see the stars and moon mirrored in your being.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All my pictures are under ©Copyright and all Rights Reserved
Please don't use my pictures without my absolute permission.
Thanks♥
FORTY
“The first and simplest emotion which we discover in the human mind, is curiosity”
Edmund Burke ~
Sometimes the simplest images are the ones that make me appreciate film the most.
Image made with my Nikon F100.
Gratitude is the simplest way to change one’s perspective of the world. It allows us to appreciate the positive, rather than focus on the negative aspects of our lives. Learning to be grateful helps us appreciate the little things in life that we tend to take for granted, which brings about a deep feeling of satisfaction that fulfills and nourishes us.
I'm going to try for the month to show some of the people and things I'm truly THANKFUL for.
Today I'm thankful for Dave who goes along with some of my silliness escapades. Yesterday we had fun at the senior center lunch.
"In its simplest form the Conway criterion states that any hexagon with a pair of opposite sides that are parallel and congruent will tessellate the plane by translation, called hexagonal parallelogons." (Source: Wikipedia).
The photograph depicts a real-life example of tesellation by hexagons found in a derelict house in rural Spain. Hexagon-shaped wire hit by sunlight against a dark background.
The hesitation, The longing
The uncertainty, The trust
The nervousness, The eagerness
The soul fusing, The hearts melting
The simplest of touch
The start of something big
The first kiss
* Shefali D *
Credits:
Coco:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Hair: MINA - Celeste - Essentials
Top: Scandalize. Shey TOP. PinkPale (unpacked)
Pants: Ottorina WCH *Arcane Spellcaster*
Leeloo:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Strawberry by Catwa
Hair: Mitzi by TRUTH Hair
Jacket: Kaithleen's Denim Jacket - Bleached
Top: !Rebel Hope - Zaza Mesh Lingerie Top Black
Shorts: Blueberry - Yumi - Cheeky Shorts - Gray
Fay Carolina:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: CATWA HEAD AnnaGrey
Hair: rezology Europa (mesh hair)
Top: *girlfriend* White Beach Tank Regular + Wet
Shorts: GeMyles Arianna Dress & Boots VII (XF ) B
In addition:
Lighting: LUMIPro HUD V3 Versión 18 V1. and Coco & Lee Studio
Backdrop: CEBO Garden of Hearted hands
Pose and location: Coco & Lee Studio
Perhaps it's the simplest picture of this challenge. I had this idea for several months, but I was waiting for a difficult week, during which I can't apply my other ideas, due to lack of time or bad weather. Now it is.
Explore #364
My 52 project - Week 37/52.
We usually think that we have to do lots of inner work, mindset preparation, meditation and things like these to achieve peace or any other characteristic commonly related to personal fulfillment. Indeed, those things work very well, but we can also learn to create peace using not so complex materials
Read more: myhealingmoments.blogspot.com.es/2012/05/day-220.html
112 pictures in 2012 - Nº47: five
Annotation: I´m developing a 365 project which includes not only a daily photo, but also a daily post in my blog. This is the number 220. If you want to see all the photos: www.flickr.com/photos/healingmoments/sets/72157627759889118/
The simplest picture of grass, sea, and sky. Made possible by the Sketch Club's brush tool that easily paints strips that look like grass, according to one's choice of such aspects as density and color. This is completely imaginary, so I suppose it could be considered an abstract digital painting -- just bands of colors and suggestive textures that happen to remind me and a few other people of some real places. Playing around with one of my new art apps.
I took this in 2017.......Free hugs and no social distancing......how we take so many of the simplest things in life for granted.
Not So Far Afield
On an unseasonably warm day a hazy sun filtered through high, wispy clouds making an approaching winter seem more an unlikely possibility rather than a cold, harsh reality. I enjoyed the warmth on my skin ever so much more than the occasional stinging bite from mosquitoes, that also seemed to be enjoying the spring-like outing. It wasn't hard to pick my favorite photo of the day. Sometimes the simplest things are simply the most beautiful. This Field Sparrow, not so far afield, was briefly perched in the tall, amber grass that blanketed the meadow in preparation for winter. It caught my attention. I don't think that anything could possibly better exemplify the simplicity of nature's allure. #iLoveNature #iLoveWildlife #WildlifePhotography in #Delaware #Nature in #BombayHookNWR #FieldSparrow #DrDADBooks #Canon #WildlifeConservation
Even the simplest butterfly looks amazing, and, although butterfly numbers are declining - this species are everywhere. Here in somerset, england. They are everywhere from late spring to september.
HBM! Walk with me along the waterfront and enjoy the view of the Humber Bay lighthouse and lake Ontario in Toronto.
Thanks for visiting, enjoy each day.
"When we recall the past, we usually find that it is the simplest things - not the great occasions - that in retrospect give off the greatest glow of happiness." ~ Bob Hope
Thanks to my friend, Bev, for reminding me about this spot....I was inspired to photograph this old wagon and two others after seeing them for the first time several years ago from another flickr friend, Dakota Imagery. Can you just imagine attempting to travel cross country these days by wagon? Sure would save a lot of money on gas, car payments, etc....LOL!!!! Who am I kidding....I am quite comfortable with having all the modern conveniences :-) Have a great Wednesday; thanks for all your visits and comments!!!!
© Darlene Bushue - All of my images are protected by copyright and may not be used on any site, blog, or forum without my permission.
It's so fun creating art from the simplest objects. This is a fine-tooth comb, one of those little pocket combs that you see in a boy's back pocket from the 50s. It comes in handy for untangling Anna's hair or for teasing my own when I want a little more volume. Stand it up on its side, add a hard light source (this was from my iPhone's flashlight), and voila! Art. This reminds me of musical strings like from a harp, piano, or guitar. I see music in this image.