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First attempts at long exposures, there is much room for improvement, but the qualitative change is fundamental after using MSM Star Tracker. Polar alignment with a laser using a polar wedge. I think that with the polar scope it will be much better.
Dąbrówka , Bortle Class 4 .
I have to fight with the quality of sharpening on the stars, the stability of the tripod, leveling, the ease of setting the com [position on the set, the quality of alignment on the Polaris, the cooperation of the body with remote control via a smartphone.
Remote control via O.I. Share failed me a bit when I tried to control the Bulb option, hence the exposure only for 60 s with the use of the self-timer - but maybe my mistake can be corrected. I am counting on much longer, multi-minute exposures (well over 5 minutes) and lowering the ISO to 200 (or maybe lower)
The tripod is generally stiff, but has a lot of play on the center column (which has 2 sections) and even after tightening it can be easily rotated - I will try to improve the clamps, maybe it will be enough.
This old tree – evidence of stability as we move forward through the uncertainty today.
Digital Painting
My Textures (Free Textures by TCP)
Plus textures from Topaz and Photoshop
My brushes created in Photoshop Brush Tools
Amsterdam - Haparandadam
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Ferrandina is the 4th biggest town in Basilicata and one of its oldest tracing its roots back to the Magna Grecia, about 1000 BC with its original name Troilia after the city of Troy in Asia Minor leading some to suspect that some of the survivors of the sacked city ended up here. The town today is perched on a 482 m hill in the Basento Valley on the west side of the river Basento overseeing olive groves, vineyards, fruit orchards and cereal fields.
The town became a backwater throughout the Imperial era it faded from status because the Romans concentrated more on the development of the road network leading from Calabria to Puglia. During the later Byzantine era, the first Castle was constructed in the 6th century but was soon to be taken over by the Lombards in the 7th century back again to the Byzantine’s in the 9th finally the Normans in the 10th century with its fertile proximity to the river valley and high ground location it was coveted by many.
Where the town sits today is not where it began but in the 15th century a massive earthquake destroyed most of the buildings and it was decided by the rulers of the day the Aragonese that today’s current location had a little more stability than the old. This rebuilding is also when the city received its current name when King Frederick of Aragona in 1494, named it Ferrandina to memorialize his father Ferrante, the town’s coat of arms shows six F’s which stand for: Fridericus Ferranti Filius Ferrandinam Fabbricare Fecit.
I took this on Oct 6th, 2018 with my D750 and Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6 Lens at 105mm 1/125s f`11 ISO 100 processed in LR, PS +Lumenzia, Topaz , and DXO
Disclaimer: My style is a study of romantic realism as well as a work in progress
A Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) poses in golden light on a Massachusetts tidal flat. I used the pot-pod technique to take this photo. (I laid down on the ground and propped my lens up with a pot to get a low angle). I recommend doing that. It really helps with stability when photographing shorebirds.
Taken on Cape Cod.
Created for Mystic Challenge's ~Mystic Fantasy~:
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Created in Stability Ai.
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Papilio castor, also called the Common Raven and Common mormon, is a tail-less black brown swallowtail butterfly with creamy white to yellow spots.
The butterfly was so active so couldn't get a good focus in hand held mode.
There are many types of butterflies and they have a range of different colors, but the brown butterfly, in particular, is connected to a meaning that speaks to many different types of people.
People have come to connect brown butterflies with being grounded or “down-to-earth,” but there are other meanings as well:
Stability
Security
Warmth
Authentic
Approachable
Unpretentious
Earthly in Nature
Many cultures also connect seeing a brown butterfly with being a greater sign for what’s to come in the future. Brown butterflies have been mentioned across the world from the Philippines to China and Eastern Europe to the Native American culture of the Americas. They are also a popular choice for tattoos as people want an image on their body to represent something meaningful to them on a personal level.
Professional fishing boat
Motor type
inboard
Length
11.3 m (37'00")
Passenger capacity
4 unit
High Speed, High Capacity & High Quality! The Cleopatra 38 is probably the most capable vessel in it's class. The Cleopatra 38 is a high speed, high quality workboat, designed to meet the exacting standards of professional fisherman working in the harsh conditions of the North Atlantic Ocean. Like her smaller sister, it is built according to the regulations set by the Nordic Boat Standard. Giving stability, comfort, speed, huge weight carrying capacity and superb seaworthiness!
-Couleurs du Maroc-
Images from my last trip to Morocco, the country I grew up in.
"True stability results when presumed order and presumed disorder are balanced. A truly stable system expects the unexpected, is prepared to be disrupted, waits to be transformed.”
~Tom Robbins~
"The pillars of truth and the pillars of freedom - they are the pillars of society."
~Henrik Ibsen~
The battle of wind with stability, I thought about doing a longish exposure here but no chance of a still camera in those windy conditions.
I then thought how about a panorama, so with Jane hanging onto my belt on the edge I tucked my elbows in and fired off eight images which miraculously all merged together.
A beautiful Lioness we spotted while on a 2023 photo safari in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. She stopped her search for prey just long enough to show me those eyes.
In the savannas of Africa, female lions play a crucial and dynamic role in their familial groups, shaping the social structure and bearing the responsibility for the pride’s survival. Contrary to some common misconceptions, lion prides operate within a matriarchal social structure, where females hold the key roles in decision-making and coordination.
Lionesses are the primary hunters within the pride. Their exceptional teamwork and strategic approach to hunting are essential for the pride’s survival and well-being. Together, they deploy strategic hunting techniques, such as coordinated flanking and ambushing, to outwit their prey. Their synchronized efforts increase the likelihood of a successful hunt to secure food for the entire pride.
Male lions are typically responsible for protecting their pride from other males. However, the females play a vital role in defending the pride’s territory against threats such as leopards, hyenas, neighboring prides, and occasionally other males. The survival of a pride often hinges on the lionesses’ ability to protect their territory.
The lionesses’ strong maternal instincts are at the foundation of the pride’s social bonds. As a group, they are responsible for raising and nurturing the cubs. They teach essential survival skills, including hunting techniques and social behaviors, which ensure the continuity of the pride’s legacy. The pride communicates through vocalizations and body language, fostering a strong sense of community. The bonds formed among females contribute to the overall success and stability of the group.
In the lion pride, females emerge as the unsung heroes, weaving together the threads of survival, protection, and legacy. Their role as huntresses, defenders, nurturers, and leaders is integral to the pride’s success.
(Nikon Z8, 100-400/5.6 @ 340 mm, 1/250 @ f/5.6, ISO 1100, edited to taste)
Designed around 1850, the curved walls around Wheathampstead's community garden are still standing, and with ease: the curvature is meant to create greater stability. It is also a beautiful and artful design respecting life and the way we experience it (things are not always straight!).
A stack of 14 shots.
I found this empty cocoon on a forgotten garden cane. I taped the cane horizontally across two spade handles and photographed it from slightly below. This allowed the beautiful sunshine to illuminate the cocoon thoroughly, and gave me the stability to use the macro rail.
By breaking his word, by refusing the diplomatic route, by choosing war, President Putin has not only attacked Ukraine. He has decided to carry out the most serious attack on peace, on stability in our Europe. To this act of war, we will respond without weakness, with composure, determination and unity.
Emmanuel Macron, French President
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Interesting to find this pristine Cobra Daytona sitting up on a rather strange looking metal framework.
I didn't test their robustness or stability but I assume they are sufficient to stop the car being toppled by an over enthusiastic admirer.
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Woman created in Stability Ai.
Eye 1, Eye 2: pngwing.com.
Background and textures: three of my own photos.
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Pura Ulun Danu Batur (also known as "Pura Batur" or "Pura Ulun Danu") is a Hindu Balinese temple located in the island of Bali, Indonesia. As one of the Pura Kahyangan Jagat, Pura Ulun Danu Batur is one of the most important temples in Bali which acted as the maintainer of harmony and stability of the entire island. Pura Ulun Danu Batur represents the direction of North and is dedicated to the god Vishnu and the local goddess Dewi Danu, goddess of Lake Batur, the largest lake in Bali. Following the destruction of the original temple compound, the temple was relocated and rebuilt in 1926. The temple, along with 3 other sites in Bali, form the Cultural Landscape of Bali Province which was inscribed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2012.
The Parthenon (/ˈpɑːrθəˌnɒn, -nən/; Ancient Greek: Παρθενών; Greek: Παρθενώνας, Parthenónas) is a former temple, on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of its power. It was completed in 438 BC although decoration of the building continued until 432 BC. It is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece, generally considered the zenith of the Doric order. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of Greek art. The Parthenon is regarded as an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, Athenian democracy and Western civilization,and one of the world's greatest cultural monuments. To the Athenians who built it, the Parthenon and other Periclean monuments of the Acropolis, were seen fundamentally as a celebration of Hellenic victory over the Persian invaders and as a thanksgiving to the gods for that victory.The Greek Ministry of Culture is currently carrying out a program of selective restoration and reconstruction to ensure the stability of the partially ruined structure. Wikipedia
The undulating brick wall surrounding the Crickle Crackle community garden. The wall is from the mid-eighteen hundreds, and its curved structure produced more stability.
Need some stability or do you need a stable? If it's the latter, you're in luck...DaD virtual living has a new release. The "Berkshire Stable". This stable actually has lots of possibilities. The texturing is beautiful and it's very functional. Stable doors open on both the top and bottom in case your horses need to run free. You can find this stable at the faMESHed 8th Anniversary Event! Also make sure to wear your faMESHed group tag to grab your free gifts! Pictured:
DaD "Berkshire Stable"
faMESHed: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/226/144/1001
DaD Virtual Living Mainstore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Saint%20Florent/139/81/25
DaD Flickr: flic.kr/ps/2t776E
New from Ayla is a cute set that is perfect for this time of year...get your hands dirty with the new DIY plant stands! You can find this set out now at the Anthem Event. Pictured:
Ayla. DIY Plant Stands - Picket Fence Plant Stand
Ayla. DIY Plant Stands - Book Plant Stand
Ayla. DIY Plant Stands - Carrot Plant Stand
The Anthem Event: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Anthem/86/161/1114
Ayla Mainstore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Supernova/130/138/34
Ayla Flickr: flic.kr/p/2iX5K6C
Misc:
Apple Fall Shepherd Hook Wall Lamp
Grey/Brown Standing/Grazing Horse(MP)
hive // harvest hay bale
{vespertine} potted herb mix
dust bunny . kitchen clutter . potted herbs . basil, parsley, rosemary
Apple Fall Stacked Herb Pots - Bleached
Apple Fall Stacked Herb Pots - Clay
Apple Fall Stacked Round Baskets
Apple Fall Vintage Milk Urn - Galvanized
Apple Fall Trough Metal Sink
Apple Fall Tobacco Basket
Apple Fall Vintage Milk Urn - Cream
West Village Classic Watering Can - Galvanized
ChiMia:: Les Landes Work Bench
Sari-Sari - Tool Rack
Sari-Sari - Garden Shovel Sign
PLAAKA OldGrazingLandFence Broken
M&M GOAT FP
8f8 New beginnings chickens
8f8 - The Sweetest Spot - Hanging Sign
8f8 New beginnings geese
DRD - Rustic Barbecue - Wheelbarrow
HPMD* WildGrasses
Skye Stone Path Steps
Heart - Forest Undergrowth - Clover and Daisies
CR Reed Green With Flower
Thanks for your continued support and hope you all have a fantastic rest of the week! 😊
EdgeHD 1100 on Astro-Physics AP1100
Camera: FLI ML16200 w/ CFW2-7 filterwheel
Celestron OAG with ZWO ASI174 mini guide camera
Focuser: Optec FastFocus SMFS (Secondary Mirror Focusing System)
Note: OTA is wrapped in Reflectix for thermal stability
Hoping that 2023 brings some stability and peace to the world. This photo of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) taken in Svalbard in May during one of my photographic highlights of the year.
I am playing in Stability Ai for the first time today....
I LOVE this new toy !!
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Continuing with my Positive Flags of the Nations
project with a tribute to solidarity.
There is no stability without solidarity and no solidarity without stability.
Jose Manuel Barroso
The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other human beings.
Albert Schweitzer
You don't fight racism with racism, the best way to fight racism is with solidarity.
Boby Seale
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In the beginning, the seed of the tree was just a small and inconspicuous object, hidden away in the soil. However, with time, it started to grow roots, pushing its way deeper into the earth, seeking nourishment and stability. Slowly but steadily, it began to sprout, breaking through the surface of the soil and reaching towards the sky.
As the tree grew taller and wider, it became a vital part of its ecosystem, providing shelter and food for various creatures. It survived through harsh weather conditions, enduring the scorching heat of the sun and the biting cold of winter.
Now, as we see it surrounded by dense fog, the tree appears like a wonder from another world, as if it has emerged from a mythical forest of dreams. The rays of the sun filter through the mist, casting the tree in a hazy glow, making it seem otherworldly and surreal.
The tree's silhouette appears ghostly, with some parts highlighted with a brighter and clearer intensity while others are shrouded in darkness and obscurity. This contrast between the light and shadows enhances the tree's magnificence and mystery.
Bing Image Creator (powered by Dall-E)
First witch version created in Stability Ai from my photo,
then these created from a clip of that one in Wombo Dream.
New filter: Surreal.
Filters: PSE21.
Eye (used three times): pngwing.com.
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Created for Kreative People's October contest: Music
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Created in Stability Ai.
Woman's face, Musical notes 1, 2, 3: pngwing.com.
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Lovely little break away with the better half to find this beauty unused in the hotel grounds.
No tripod with me neither an orb string to night play, dam! so on with the lie on the floor for full stability shot as very little light in here on a very dull morning :)
My first attempt in Wombo Ai.
The source was a creation I made in Stability Ai.
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View of Siena, by the South-East side, in which the back of Palazzo Pubblico, seat of the Municipality, is easily recognizable. In the skyline stand out the Torre del Mangia, the only remaining tall tower view from the side of the Chiesa di Sant'Agostino, where the back of the Palazzo Pubblico, seat of the Municipality, is visible. The Torre del Mangia stands out alone in the skyline as more than 100 others have been partially or totally dismantled over the centuries, both due to stability problems - particularly after the 1798 earthquake - and to reuse the stones, as well as a changed urban planning vision of the city.
Dry stack stone , like the one shown in the photograph, are made without using mortar, selecting the appropriate stones and their ideal position to ensure the stability of the wall. It is a form of construction widely used for centuries in the Aragonese Pyrenees to delimit fields of different owners. Over time, the stones become covered with lichens and moss, giving them wonderful textures and color.
Los muros de piedra seca, como el que aparece en la fotografía, se hacen sin utilizar mortero ni argamasa, seleccionando las piedras adecuadas y su posición idónea para asegurar la estabilidad del muro. Es una forma de construcción muy utilizada desde hace siglos en el Pirineo aragonés para delimitar campos de distintos propietarios. Con el tiempo, las piedras van cubriéndose de líquenes y musgo, dotándolas de unas maravillosas texturas y colorido.
One wintry egret chases a little fish in high gear, wings out for stability and extra... umf. It ended happy for egret and negative for the little fish...
Ce n'est que ma première photo de 2025 avec ce geai des chênes que j'ai photographié à 10 mètres sans affût mais bien assis sur mon fauteuil avec mon trépied et ma tête pendulaire pour la stabilité..
Parce que la météo n'était pas favorable dans ma région..!!
Un grand merci à tous pour vos visites, vos commentaires, et vos coups de coeur aussi, qui sont toujours très appréciés.
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This is only my first photo of 2025 with this jay that I photographed at 10 meters without a hide but sitting on my chair with my tripod and my pendulum head for stability..
Because the weather was not favorable in my region..!!
A big thank you to all for your visits, your comments, and your favorites too, which are always very appreciated.
“Lest we forget” – three very simple, yet also very powerful words. First used in an 1897 poem written by Rudyard Kipling called “Recessional”, to mark Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, they caution us to be careful not to forget.
As we take a moment this Armistice Day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our peace, prosperity and stability, and those who fight today to protect us still, let us also hope that conflicts around the world will come to a swift conclusion, not least of all in Ukraine and in Gaza
Armistice Day or Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. It falls on the 11th of November every year. Remembrance Day is marked at eleven o’clock (the time that the armistice was declared) with a minute’s silence to honour the fallen. Following a tradition inaugurated by King George V in 1919, the day is also marked by war remembrances in many non-Commonwealth countries.