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Notice unblemished snow,
winter's whitened creation,
artistry in motion, that quietly enters
inviting all travelers to linger in solitude
savor the beauty of untouched paths.
listen to nature's calling, awakening
life to hushed stillness and Peace.
WONDER in silent tribute as
frosted trees celebrate
a world tucked in
tranquility and
hope.
~C Varsolana~
I was pleased to see that the fresh scent of my just blooming French lilacs drew two perfectly unblemished swallowtails to the yard. And who can blame them, as the aroma is almost intoxicating. As a result, they lingered amongst the bushes for a large part of the day, occasionally chasing each other away in half-hearted territorial claims. I don't recall seeing any swallowtails at all last year, so their appearance was welcome indeed.
[A few additional photos from the many taken are in comments]
Arequipa’s main plaza, unblemished by modern interference, is a museum of the city’s sillar (volcanic rock) architecture – white, muscular and aesthetically unique. Impressive colonnaded balconies line three sides. The fourth is given over to Peru’s widest cathedral, a humongous edifice with two soaring towers. Even this is dwarfed by the dual sentinels of El Misti and Chanchani, both visible from various points in the central park.
keep the shiny and new,
the neon and glittering -
unblemished but cold, and
leave me the worn things.
the aged, well loved
battered -
even the forgotten.
leave me the worn things
and the stories they tell,
scratched and stained and marred
with bits and marks of a life
lived sometimes well and
sometimes badly -
loudly, imperfectly,
true and
truly lived.
~ch
keep the shiny and new,
the neon and glittering -
unblemished but cold, and
leave me the worn things.
the aged, well loved
battered -
even the forgotten.
leave me the worn things
and the stories they tell,
scratched and stained and marred
with bits and marks of a life
lived sometimes well and
sometimes badly -
loudly, imperfectly,
true and
truly lived.
~ch
Like a bolt of forked lightning, a branch emerges from an otherwise unblemished beech trunk. Taken in Hillock Wood, Buckinghamshire.
That is not a particular Magnolia type btw just how they appear to me. I had to shortlist on from the more than a dozen I I photographed of a tree in the grounds of Gunby hall but found it difficult to make a decision which to upload and in about five minute flat it is highly likely i will wish I had uploaded one of the others. Decision making is a big problem for me - and that is a actually a bit of an understatement. This pair got the vote because they were unblemished to begin with although the clone tool took care of the rest...
Symbolism of Magnolia
The magnolia flower meaning is attached with the symbols of nobility, perseverance, and love of nature. Soft and subtle in color yet strong in appearance, the flower is representative of the beauty encompassing femininity and gentleness.
A CLOCKWORK ORANGE
Portrait of a stupendous, adult male, orange phase Lowland Copperhead (Austrelaps superbus) found thermoregulating under cover at lunchtime today. The weather conditions were cool and overcast, with light drizzle. The air temperature about 15 deg. C. at that time. I have strategically placed the car bonnet he was under right near the back door in an effort to attract such beauties, and I can tell you that it did not disappoint. I had not yet been acquainted with him prior to this meeting, so we got to know each other a little better over a quick photo shoot before he was promptly returned to his tin palace. I really love how the coal-coloured interstitial skin is offsetting those raised, plate-like orange scales. He was posing like a fucken superstar this snake. I owe it all to him. So clean and completely unblemished- and in peak physiological condition. What a glamour of a neighbour I've got!!
balanced forever the tale so old
a history unblemished as it was told
gathered by story tellers a large unfold
a linear love bold
man loved a woman
she gave her all
woman loved a man
she made him better
like a line to the star
that cosmic letter
saying i love you
I finally found some blue roses in a garden just recently, and was most happy to come across them....I was so lucky to find that they were unblemished and quite magnificent. Access wasn't straight forward, but I hope the final result does them justice and doesn't reflect the wobbly feet I was balancing on. Have a good day everyone!
Priceless opportunity for the beholder to see such beautiful peak and so elegantly laid between the curves of the hills....peak Barnaj in Zanskar valley in Ladakh Himalayas, India
I posted the picture of a male two-spotted tree cricket a while back. He was rather boring since his back was unblemished and basically dingy white. Notice that this female has two big black spots on her back, which of course gives this tree cricket its common name.
Spring migration is FINALLY starting! Last weekend I went to a spot in Virginia hoping to photograph some early migrants. A gorgeous Blue-headed Vireo (Vireo solitarius) put on a nice show. The leaves had not quite come out yet, so I was able to isolate the vireo with a clean, unblemished background. It will be harder in the coming weeks to photograph the migrants due to the increasing foliage, but I am looking forward to the challenge!
Pilot Knob State Park - Iowa
Hiking the state park enjoying the simple visual treasures. I enjoy the unblemished fresh leaves as they unfold seeking the sunlight.
Highlights, shadows and shapes is what catches my attention every year at this time!
Copyright 2022
There is a certain magic in ordinary moments.
I stare out the window at the glittering, virgin snow. It is untouched, unblemished...pristine.
The house is silent, save for the light crackling of the dying fire.
I breathe peace in through every pore. I am brought back together through some unspeakable, ordinary magic. I am restored, at last.
I recently found this picture of one of the most beautiful places I've ever been in. Taken in 2003 in wonderful Madeira, where Trevor and I had a holiday and loved it. I doubt if this view is quite the same now, so unblemished by humans. We were on our way to the '25 fountains' in the south west of the island. Any of you who've ever been there will know how breathtaking that place is, although it's not suitable for those with a fear of heights ! I can't find any photos of the end of the walk, the '25 Springs' yet. I don't even know if I took any, it was truly overwhelming, so I was probably lost in the sheer beauty and eager to explore. Madeira was the place where I first fell in love with Fado, the traditional music of Portugal.
Eugénia Maria - Cantarei à Madeira / Fado traditional - Funchal - Ilha Madeira
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taken in the green season in the Moremi part of the Okavango Delta in Botswana (2010)
from the archives
a fairly young Lioness with a still unblemished face is quite nervous because a large nomad male Lion had crossed into the territory of its pride while the dominant male of the pride was not in the area.
The nomad had been calling during the night and he passed through our mobile tented camp just before sunrise.
The afternoon before we had seen an older Lioness moving away from the pride and her older cubs. Probably she wanted to divert the nomad ...
IUCN RED LIST STATUS: vulnerable
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North Shore - Lake Superior
As I hiked my way to the lookout on Pinchusion Mountain, I spotted these beautiful pristine unblemished leaves glowing in the morning sunlight!
Also, there was a tiny bright blue butterfly about the size of a quarter, circling around these leaves pointing the way! I might be the only human to have actually seen that gentle blue creature.
Sigh . . .
Copyright 2021
Throwback colors on an authentic Soo Line bridge. CP 7010 passes over the Columbia Boulevard bridge sporting real and unblemished SOO LINE markings. 7010 is similarly unblemished having only been working on the CP system for a short while in its newly rebuilt form with a vintage color scheme.
Waiting for this train to approach was brutal. The scene here at Columbia Boulevard was shifting in and out of cloud shadows. A couple minutes before the train's arrival, the scene was completely shrouded in shadows that lasted until a few seconds while the train was just crossing the bridge. The sun appeared for the brief moments when the 7010 crossed the bridge creating this moment that was my "money shot" for the day. Satisfied.
I wanted to make this image as I first pre-visualized it before I snapped the shutter (always a good thing to do), so I wanted to process it with a velvety glow while still retaining a subtle sharpness toward the flower center. I pictured it very much unblemished which directed me to remove a few scratches and way too many pollen spots. This little, rather plain pansy, literally enchanted my soul.
“Without a doubt the sense of beauty does not lie determined in the concreteness of an individual beautiful thing or person. Rather its purpose is much more the enchantment of the soul, for there is nothing physical that is not made with the intent of affecting the soul, and there is no soul that does not intend to dazzle everything physical with its sensations.”
- Alexander Lernet-Holenia
Wild Daisies..
Captured on a tranquil afternoon, a field of pristine white wild daisies dances rhythmically in the soft breeze, adorning the park's path with an ethereal beauty. Untouched and unblemished by human hands, these wildflowers display an unyielding spirit, blossoming with a natural grace that requires no cultivation or intervention. Their vibrant presence serves as a potent and moving testament to resilience, a constant encouragement to persevere and find strength, even in the face of life's inevitable anxieties and daily burdens that can often seem to overwhelm us.
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The white water lily's are such a different presence on a bed of lily pads in that they seem so surreal and unblemished compared to the lily pads themselves.
Take 17 July 2023 at Lake Artemesia, Maryland
Winnebago River - Iowa
I find these new leaves to be so pristine, unblemished and ready for summer.
Glorious green colors highlighted by a hazy sun on this morning. With all that's going in this world today, we need to find joy in the simplicity of nature!
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When you don't want 'James' to drive you in the Limo, but rather grabbed the keys to the......ultimate in personal transportation for two in 1934, the ultra rare, ultra expensive Packard Twelve 1106 LeBaron Runabout Speedster. One of only 4 speedsters produced, and all 4 survive. No rumble seat so Mom has to stay home. With it's short wheel base, light body and smooth and Powerful V-12, it was a formidable sports car in it's day.
Built from 1933 to 1939, the Packard Twelve has a long-standing reputation as one of America’s finest automobiles. Among Packard Twelve models, perhaps none is more revered than the Model 1106 LeBaron Runabout Speedster. Call it a halo car or a factory hot rod, since both terms apply to the Model. Priced from $7,746, (over 3 times the $2245 cost of the Auburn boat-tailed speedster) the sleek boattail convertible was the most expensive automobile in Packard’s 1934 product line, selling for more than the average new home ($5,970), or roughly five times the average American annual wage. Built upon the 135-inch wheelbase of the Packard Super Eight, the 1106 was powered by the brand’s 445-cu.in. L-head V-12, rated at 160 horsepower and mated to a three-speed manual transmission with synchromesh gears.
As impressive as its performance may have been, the LeBaron Runabout Speedster was equally about style. From its raked-vee windshield to its pontoon fenders (skirted in the rear) and impossibly long hood – visually longer thanks to the vents carried over to the cowl – the Packard looked like nothing else on the road. To keep the lines of the car unblemished, the top stowed beneath a metal body panel when not in use. Despite the attention to detail shown by the factory, most owners requested a further degree of customization, meaning that no two Model 1106 Speedsters are identical.
When you don't want 'James' to drive you in the Limo, but rather grabbed the keys to the......ultimate in personal transportation for two in 1934, the ultra rare, ultra expensive Packard Twelve 1106 LeBaron Runabout Speedster. One of only 4 speedsters produced, and all 4 survive. No rumble seat so Mom has to stay home. With it's short wheel base, light body and smooth and Powerful V-12, it was a formidable sports car in it's day.
Built from 1933 to 1939, the Packard Twelve has a long-standing reputation as one of America’s finest automobiles. Among Packard Twelve models, perhaps none is more revered than the Model 1106 LeBaron Runabout Speedster. Call it a halo car or a factory hot rod, since both terms apply to the Model. Priced from $7,746, (over 3 times the $2245 cost of the Auburn boat-tailed speedster) the sleek boattail convertible was the most expensive automobile in Packard’s 1934 product line, selling for more than the average new home ($5,970), or roughly five times the average American annual wage. Built upon the 135-inch wheelbase of the Packard Super Eight, the 1106 was powered by the brand’s 445-cu.in. L-head V-12, rated at 160 horsepower and mated to a three-speed manual transmission with synchromesh gears.
As impressive as its performance may have been, the LeBaron Runabout Speedster was equally about style. From its raked-vee windshield to its pontoon fenders (skirted in the rear) and impossibly long hood – visually longer thanks to the vents carried over to the cowl – the Packard looked like nothing else on the road. To keep the lines of the car unblemished, the top stowed beneath a metal body panel when not in use. Despite the attention to detail shown by the factory, most owners requested a further degree of customization, meaning that no two Model 1106 Speedsters are identical.
Shown at speed early in the morning, on Hiway 1 south of Monterey.
"No matter how close we are to another person, few human relationships are as free from strife, disagreement, and frustration as is the relationship you have with a good dog. Few human beings give of themselves to another as a dog gives of itself. I also suspect that we cherish dogs because their unblemished souls make us wish - consciously or unconsciously - that we were as innocent as they are, and make us yearn for a place where innocence is universal and where the meanness, the betrayals, and the cruelties of this world are unknown."
Dean Koontz
This week we said goodbye to the best dog I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Cooper brought our family such joy that it was hard to say farewell to him. The house seems larger now that he isn't in the room with us....but we'll always hold him in our hearts.
As Dr. Suess said, "Don't cry because it's over....Smile because it happened."
LOW10's power sits at Union Pacific's 4th Street yard along the Los Angeles River. These three gensets are relatively unblemished with only a bit of graffiti. In a weird reversal of the norm, these engines soon fell out of favor in the LA Basin and were replaced with standard Geeps a few years later.
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This enchanting close-up photograph showcases a delicate white wildflower in full bloom at Vasona Lake Park in Los Gatos. The flower, likely a member of the rockrose family, takes center stage with its pristine five-petaled structure resembling a whimsical pinwheel against the lush green backdrop.
Each petal of the flower is a pure, unblemished white, forming a perfect star shape around a vibrant yellow center. This golden heart of the blossom provides a striking contrast, drawing the eye and highlighting nature's artistry in even the smallest of flora.
The flower is nestled among a tangle of slender stems and small, fuzzy leaves, typical of the rockrose plant. These leaves add texture to the image, their soft, sage-green color complementing the flower's crisp whiteness. In the background, other buds and blooms can be seen, hinting at the abundance of life in this corner of the park.
This image captures the often-overlooked beauty of local wildflowers, reminding visitors of the diverse plant life that thrives in Vasona Lake Park. It's a testament to the park's role in preserving native flora and providing a haven for both plants and wildlife within the urban landscape of Los Gatos.
The photograph invites viewers to pause and appreciate the intricate details of nature, encouraging a closer look at the small wonders that surround us in our local green spaces.
When snow descends from the heavens, it blankets the world in a soft and serene cocoon, transforming the familiar into a winter wonderland. Each delicate flake, a tiny masterpiece in its own right, gathers upon rooftops, trees, and streets, creating a pristine landscape untouched by the hustle of everyday life. The world takes on a hushed quality, as if nature herself is whispering secrets under the white veil. Snow-laden branches resemble delicate lace, and the ground becomes an unblemished canvas awaiting footprints. The air is crisp, and every sound is muffled, amplifying the peacefulness that accompanies the snowy embrace. In this magical realm, the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the beauty of the snowflakes casts a spell, inviting us to marvel at the enchanting transformation—a testament to the wondrous magic of winter's touch.
If there was such an unwritten rule that beauty and perfection must come from good deeds done, sometime, somewhere, that nothing can come from nothing, nothing ever could, then this was the rule breaker to that notion. Here, something unblemished came from the blemished, from sewage. Something sometimes could. A gift.
It seemed she had made so many bad decisions in life. There were so many scars and troubled waters. Nothing good. But then there was lovely you that rose from it. A miracle.
I remember that the 2023 spring and summer felt like it offered almost unlimited potential when I caught this unblemished beauty very early in butterfly season.
I wonder how long this lichen has been growing on its flatbed limestone host rock? Perhaps hundreds of years. Perhaps thousands. For whatever reasons, its better days may be in the past - as you can see there are broken bits and dying bits. There can be beauty in decay, of course, and the closer I pushed my macro lens to the rock surface, the more fascinated I became.
Technique: Nothing difficult. Tripod, macro lens, mirror lock up (which I won't have to do if I ever upgrade to a mirrorless body), parallel plane focusing, stopped down aperture. (I know, I know - f/36??? Whatever got into me? f/22 would have been fine, probably. I know I was at minimum focus distance with the 105mm macro and 1.7x teleconverter. Quite likely I was trying for an extra millimetre or two of DOF.)
Design: There were countless other lichens from which to choose, most of them far healthier and more "complete", but I liked the colour variations, especially at the bottom. There is also a tension, of sorts, that may arise as you become aware of the damage to this organism, however it may have occurred.
Usually we look for the most pristine sample, and I'm no different. Photographing flowers, I want to find the perfect, unblemished bloom. I want birds' feathers to be glossy and fresh... and so on. But that's an idealized version of nature, isn't it? There are other stories to tell.
Photographed in Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2025 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
Last post in my random mode is this petroglyph panel found in Nine Mile Canyon, central Utah. Tomorrow I'll start a set of horns and antlers.
From the Climb-Utah.com website: "Some of the most spectacular rock art in Utah is to be found in Nine Mile Canyon northeast of Price. The canyon is actually 40 miles long, do not let the name deceive you. Nine Mile Canyon is remote, hostile, unblemished and roughly beautiful. Called "the world's longest art gallery" it is home to numerous rock art panels, including the famous "Hunter Panel". Most of the rock art was created by the Fremont Indians who occupied this area some 1,000 years ago."
“No matter how close we are to another person, few human relationships are as free from strife, disagreement, and frustration as is the relationship you have with a good dog. Few human beings give of themselves to another as a dog gives of itself. I also suspect that we cherish dogs because their unblemished souls make us wish - consciously or unconsciously - that we were as innocent as they are, and make us yearn for a place where innocence is universal and where the meanness, the betrayals, and the cruelties of this world are unknown.”
- Dean Koontz
Butterflies become even more precious when the season is winding down. What a joy to see this very fresh, unblemished Silver-spotted Skipper on October 11th nectaring in the setting sun. The species has had a great year.
View southwest from my room 1627 in the crew hotel; in minutes the landscape came under cloud cover for the remainder of the day
To all who visit and view, and – especially – express support and satisfaction: you are much appreciated!
Blick von meinem Hotelzimmer 1627
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FRA 2018SEP01-03:
Captain Dan Bush's last trip, Charlotte to Frankfurt and back: he is retiring after 40 years of unblemished service to the Company.
It was also one of the best trips of my life!
Hope you enjoy the 12% of 33 Frankfurt trip photos I took!
Marino Rocks, South Australia,
For each rock unturned
Lies a vice unyearned,
For each pebble polished
A scar unblemished.
So walk toward glazed horizons
Where sea and sky are one,
And wander the clouded dreams
Of yesterdays redeemed.
Just another shot from a great sunset at Marino last Friday. Quiet times for contemplations. Have a great week coming up all :)
View On Black to walk the dream
Ansel Adams.
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Sometimes, I still find it hard to believe that I was able to photograph the Mesquite Flats dunes of Death Valley all by myself and without any footprints during our trip. I had anticipated and made arrangements for a long hike into the dune field to take unblemished pictures, but the fact that I had them right from the beginning was a unique experience. I loved how the little green pops against the beige of the dunes.
Finally managed to get a photo of our magnolia stellate bush with unblemished flowers. Decided to use a "buds and blossoms" approach.
I had taken almost this exact same shot, albeit with less snow and a different trailing train consist, a week prior but decided to give it a second try a week later with some friends up from New Jersey. This would have been gorgeous in sun but we were as lucky as we were up at the loop so had to settle for this cloudy scene....alas I'll never get a chance to try again.
Berkshire and Eastern Railroad train ED9 is headed south to Holyoke behind a pair of unblemished former Pan Am GP40s, MEC 381 and 345 (blt. Dec. 1969 & Nov. 1968 respectively as SCL 1577 and Penn Central 3224). 345 is actually a rebuilt GP40-2 that was sold by Conrail to Guilford around 1995 and was subsequently sold to GATX rebuilt and leased back around 2015. Both units are still owned by CSXT and were on short term lease to Berkshire and Eastern and have since been returned to face an uncertain future.
They are accelerating in a haze of white exhaust as they slip thru CPR33 out onto the former Pan Am Southern (nee Boston and Maine) now MassDOT owned Conn River Main passing the vintage B&M era searchlights still standing guard performing the duty they have for generations. They will hustle down to South Deerfield to drop their five loaded gons and wait for Amtrak train 56 to pass before they continue south light engine to Northampton.
Deerfield, Massachusetts
Friday January 24, 2025
Believe it or not this was taken from a large parking lot at the Sami Museum in Inari. Just below the ridge of snow are about 20-30 snowmobiles, belying the serenity of this apparent peaceful winter scene. Perhaps this image is a reflection of what I want it to be--unblemished, with only the wind to strum through the trees.
One frame captured from my video clip
A highlight for me, capturing the spectacular honor to end his career
Ein besonderer Ankunftsgruss zum Abschied
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FRA 2018SEP01-03:
Captain Dan Bush's last trip, Charlotte to Frankfurt and back: he is retiring after 40 years of unblemished service to the Company.
It was also one of the best trips of my life!
Hope you enjoy the 12% of 33 Frankfurt trip photos I took!