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Bathed in irresistible light, this tree seemed to be baring its very soul. (allegorically speaking of course)
Bist du bereit, Altes aufzugeben, um das Neue zu erleben?
Are you ready to give up the old to experience the new?
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Crann Bethadh means "Tree of Life" in Irish. The Ancient Celts, including those of Ireland, believed that trees had several powers and were the source of all life. The symbol of the Tree of Life has thus remained part of Irish and Celtic symbolism, representing balance and harmony in all worlds, connecting heaven, earth, and the underworld. The branches represent growing knowledge and understanding, and the trunk represents strength and family.
Dunlewey Lough, in Donegal, Ireland.
Shot taken for Saturday Self Challenge 11/03/2023 ----------
Landscape In Wide Format 2:1 aspect ratio or wider !
( 6000 x 1863 megapixels in this case ) .
With the weather forecast this week I went off to the nearby carton recycling point knowing it would take me past this viewpoint and be able to get a shot last Sunday for SSC . I used to go past here on my way to work and sometimes stopped for a shot here as things changed through the year .
The tree here looks a bit like the Tree of Life while it is without any leaves , the field is often used in rotations for sheep and the next time they will be here there will be so many new born lambs leaping and bleating about . This scene is just one part of a much bigger field but so often the sheep and their lambs congregate around the tree - probably because there are usually food stacks when the sheep are here . You can tell where the sheep gather by the patch on the grass .
With that in mind with the new lambs soon to arrive , how about a nice little tune called -- New Horizons !!
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This schooner, a tall ship based in Newport, RI, is shown anchored in the harbor of Baddeck, Nova Scotia.
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I've visited this spot many times, but on this morning the sun was dancing on the water and creating magical reflections on the trees. Because the shutter speed was 2.5 seconds, the longer exposure evened out the dancing light on the trees, creating a less splotchy but still beautiful illumination.
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The Flower, attracted the Bee, Butterfly and a snail joined in the talk about life and the years with old stumpy
So if you ever feel down!! have a bit of photograpic fun-art, it does help to numb pain, have a great weekend my friends, bless you all xx
A macro view of a stack of leather bracelets, taken for the Macro Mondays group theme, "Leather." The frame represents a span of 2⅞ - inches across. (Click this link for an image with ruler for scale.)
Strobist/technical info:
The scene is a 3-image focus stack composite. It was illuminatd by two Nikon SB900 speedlights CL/CR, fired in Manual mode @ 1⁄32 (CL) and 1⁄64 (CR) power through Neewer 24" soft boxes. A red LED flashlight was positioned from above to create the red highlights.
The SB900s were triggered by PocketWizard Plus Xs.
Lens: Pentacon Auto 50mm/f1.8 with a 12mm extension tube attached.
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Created for Photoshop Contest week 883
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Tree of Life, 2020 by Robin Rhode, Museum Voorlinden, Wassenaar
see also my blog: pienw.blogspot.com/2021/08/robin-rhode-in-museum-voorlind...
Kyiv. ‘Babyn Yar’. The ‘Mirror Field’ audio-visual installation.
The centre of the ‘Mirror Field’ audio-visual installation is the symbol of the Tree of Life, which is found in most religions and mythologies of the world. The Babyn Yar tragedy shows how easily this tree can be destroyed, and its branches broken.
The structure is made of stainless steel, the podium is in the form of a mirror disk with a diameter of about 40 meters, with 10 columns of 6 meters high installed on it. The columns and the disk were shot through by bullets of the same caliber that the Nazis used during execution in Babyn Yar.
During the day, the sky is reflected in it. At night, the light and the sound of memory pass through the bullet holes, and rays fall from the tops of the columns into the sky. An electroacoustic pipe organ of 24 pipes is built into the podium. An algorithm for translating the names of the victims into sound was developed especially for this pipe organ. Each letter in the Hebrew alphabet has its own number. According to the gematria principle, the names of the victims have been translated into numbers, which, in turn, set the pitch of the sound. The combination of audio waves of the name numbers creates a common sound composition.The main background is overlaid with archival recordings of pre-war Kyiv, unique Yiddish songs of the 1920s and 1930s from the collections of the National Library named after V. Vernadsky restored by the Institute for Information Recording of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Choral and Memorial Christian music, Ukrainian and Roma Memorial songs, works by contemporary Ukrainian composers are performed.
This 6-month old Macaw is starting to take part in Winged Encounters training at Disney Animal KIngdom
Frame of overlays from my video art/ machinima , where the Tree of Life interacts with the lives of humans as avatars. Made at the opening event, at Exhibition Pavilion #1 at the ꓖBTH Project in Second Life. Now open at the ꓖBTH Project
'The Tree of Life is an ode to Nature and its resilience. Despite a dark present, he is confident that man will follow a path that will lead to his regeneration', says Meiló Minotaur of her installation, Árvore da Vida.
To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. (Revelation 2:7)
“Muertos” is in Houston’s Second Ward or “El Segundo.” Much like the other two murals within walking distance and by the same artist, Angel Quesada, (also known as “ARTKUNGFU) the Muertos mural pays homage to the actual place in which it was created, in this instance a funeral home. The traditional arbol de vida (or tree of life) originally made with clay, is a well-known Mexican genre. This theme of “genesis” is found in rural pueblos throughout Mexico, especially in the Oaxacan region, In this mural, Quesada takes the Dia de los Muertos theme and gives it a twist. Example of the interesting street art in the 2nd Ward.
I am using my lensball for the first time here. I bought it two years ago but I never think to shooting with it. I thought of this idea with my backyard tree and gave it a shot. My maple tree still has lots of leaves left on it but that'll change soon. We woke up to some snow today! The seasons are changing and I am not a fan of the cold winter weather like I was as a kid...lol
The winds of spring begin to sing,
Through leaves that wear the gold of spring.
Each petal tells a tale once known,
Of seasons passed and roots well grown.
The Tree of Life in Olympic National Park. This iconic spruce tree with its completely exposed roots has stood strong at the edge of the bluff through the years, somehow surviving gravity, coastal storms and erosion. Truly a miracle, but you can see it's been sinking slowly--there used to be enough space to stand underneath the roots, but it's now just inches from touching the ground. Apparently the last King tides pushed the driftwood logs in underneath and they're providing support to the tree. A symbol of resilience and overcoming life's challenges, it's a spiritual spot for many--on the day we were there, we met a lady with a very touching story--she had lost her husband just last year and after many months of grieving, was finally able to make the trip for healing and closure...I can definitely relate. I for one will be very sad if the tree should ever fall completely...
...this closed locket on a charm bracelet hides a secret message; a birthday present from my family for one of my 'big' birthdays (but I won't say which!).
For Macro Mondays' #Closed theme
In our earth-lab, a life form has existed randomly, thanks to the reaction of atoms of the ingredients which were already there, in the lab, for the creation of this life form. It has started to develop and expand on the earth, randomly. Later, after billions of years, it got conscious, randomly , but not all life forms have headed to the same direction. The evolution occurred according "the tree of life”.
Speculation:
Big bang has sealed the fate of our future by creating the atom based universe, like all the necessary ingredients were put in a beaker, in a chemical lab, to become the expected ( not randomly) chemical solution.
A life form is the expected result, depending of the time, of the existence and reaction of ingredients in a beaker.
Today I made a fragrant sachet from some of our dried lavender plants and recently purchased trims, applied to a recycled white scarf and a patch of luscious wool from a vacation in Maine.
Will be sending this off to my oldest living childhood friend in Pennsylvania with birthday wishes and appreciation for our 68 years of staying in touch!
Interesting concept:
"The meaning of life is not to be discovered only after death
in some hidden, mysterious realm;
on the contrary,
it can be found by eating the succulent fruit of the Tree of Life
and by living in the here and now
as fully and creatively as we can."
~Paul Kurtz~
(I wonder how Mr, Kurtz can be so sure of this! Definitely something to ponder! Whatever, I do try to live fully and creatively in the here and now!)
I do know that my sister's dearest friend, who passed away only last week, was guiding me through the garden yesterday with serendipitous inspirations! As I placed a gorgeous pink hydrangea next to our flamingo, I had NO idea Janet was crazy about such whimsical garden sculptures! My sister was in disbelief when I forwarded a pic to her, along with an amazing poem on Flamingo Spirit!
The Tree of Life, located at the center of Disney's Animal Kingdom, honors animals and the place they all share in the great Circle of Life. At 145 feet tall, the massive tree towers over the land. Marvel at its gnarled roots and outstretched branches, then step closer to see the shapes of over 300 animals carved into the tree. It’s an epic visual symbol of the diversity, beauty and interconnected nature of Earth’s creatures.
This photo was taken in 2013 during my previous Project 365…please visit my album for this “REMASTERED” Project 365 as I revisit each day of 2013 for additional photos to share!!
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D5200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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