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Enamored by the photography of the mid-nineteenth century with it's attitude toward such elements as scale, linear overlapping, and presence of space, I attempted such in this composition.
I am simply astonished at what those photographers created with their early photography cameras, lenses, and developing techniques.
Sure I took a dozen shots with the digital camera - that's the luxury of what they do... quite an abomination of artistic talent.
Only one shot worked - where the central characters are composed as a stretched diamond and suspended in a jumble of converging lines.
How the masters of the nineteenth century managed to compose their masterpieces with one shot using a view camera is beyond my comprehension.
Der Münchener U-Bahnhof Harthof: Die säulenlose Bahnsteighalle strahlt eine gewisse Nüchternheit aus, ist sie doch in ihrer Gestaltung vergleichsweise "unaufregend". Bei näherer Betrachtung fallen jedoch die durchdacht integrierte Beleuchtung und der behutsame Umgang mit Formen, Farben und Materialien auf. Die gefaltete Dachkonstruktion dient gleichermaßen als Lichtreflektor wie auch als gliederndes Element des Bahnsteigs, hat man doch das Gefühl, in einem Bauwerk mit herkömmlichen Dach zu sein. Die mit hellrosa und granatroten Glasfliesen verzierten Wände nehmen Bezug auf das kräftige rot des Linienbandes. Geplant wurde der Bahnhof vom Architektur-büro Obermeyer in Zusammenarbeit mit dem städtischen U-Bahn-Referat. Eröffnung:
20. November 1993. (Quelle: www.u-bahn-muenchen.de)
Munich’s Harthof Underground Station: The columnless platform hall exudes a certain sobriety, since its design is comparatively “inexciting. ” On closer inspection, however, the well-thought-out integrated lighting and the careful handling of shapes, colours and materials stand out. The folded roof construction serves both as a light reflector and as a structural element of the platform, since you have the feeling of being in a building with a conventional roof. The walls decorated with light pink and garnet red glass tiles refer to the strong red of the line ribbon. The station was planned by the Obermeyer architectural office in collaboration with the city’s subway department. Opening: 20 November 1993. (Source: www. u-bahn-muenchen. de)
Website: www.heiko-roebke-photography.de
We were out Kayaking with another couple in our tandem boats when others needed to pass. We had purposefully come to a tight inlet where seals could be seen sunbathing however, it was feeding time and none were present. Although minutes prior to this shot, one came to within 20 feet or our Kayak to have a peek at us, then bolted with a splash. All the basic colors were present, from red to green, from yellow to blue, and more. The entire spectrum delighted our eyes with a treasure trove of visual sensations.
Luis und Bärbel sitzen nun brav auf der Rückbank !
Luis and Bärbel are now sitting well behaved in the back seat !
Series: May You Live in Interesting Times.
La Biennale Venice 2019
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The aesthetics of black rocks and black sand in contrast with the sea is so gorgeous! It takes me back to the north coast of my island. The sea is too wild and seaspray so dense always, that wouldn't be really possible to live that close (not allowed by law) and the windows wouldn't look that nice.
But in SL we can dream! so anytime I can I rezz my houses by or in the sea. Scarlet Creative's Barcelona Beach cabin, is minimal, beautiful and stylish, so much glass, I thought it could pair very nicely with Fancy Decor's Larsen set for Fameshed this month. Keeping it simple, clean, modern, using monochromes to connect with the blacks and greys of the rocks and letting the sea and the dracaenas to finish the job ❤
Credits in my blog HERE ❤
I must admit this hasn’t been the first time to have experienced this unique bonding, when the bird accepted my presence and wouldn’t fly away. Call it “interspecies communication" if you wish, or telepathy - I don’t know (smile).
After taking a few good shots with my 400mm f5.6, I have decided to take the chance and switch lenses, for a shallower DOF. The cute owl didn't move a bit. I must admit having experienced a feeling of acceptance and trust. I gave the owl its space by not getting too close.
Shot taken at f2.8 with Canon 5dIII coupled with canon 70-200 f/2.8 II.
It's true, I really did wake up to this view of the Himalayas while in Nepal last year. God's palette is always extraordinary, often quite complex. But there are other times when the Extraordinary sings with His palette a rather simple tune, in much the same way the strings on a cello sing when they are gently stroked with the bow.
Simple.
Pure.
Rich.
That was how the Himalayas sang that morning.
MUSIC: Jacqueline du Pré, Bach, Suites for Solo Cello No. 1 & 2
An ominous view over Clear Lake yesterday morning as the weather forecast was predicting freezing rain, sleet mixed with snow for our area starting late last night!
Well guess what? The weather man must know what he is doing because that is just what we are experiencing here this morning!
Sigh . . . not good!
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When viewed small this image seems to be one thing but as it get larger it switches and it's true perspective emerges. I liked the pattern but also the surprise.
SOOC - pretty much.
looking for symmetry here, I didn't want that, I wanted to capture the many design levels, the absolute abundance of visual stimuli in the opulent choir gallery, which in case of doubt has no symmetry at all ... ;-) ...
fangt erst gar nicht an hier nach Symmetrie zu suchen, die wollte ich nicht, ich wollte die vielen Gestaltungsebenen, den absoluten Überfluss an visuellen Reizen einfangen in dem üppigen Chorumgang, der im Zweifelsfalle auch gar keine Symmetrie hat ...
;-) ...
Sie ist eine der üppigsten Kirchen des Abendlandes ...
Der heilige Antonius setzte das Werk Franz von Assisis fort.
Die Basilika des Heiligen Antonius (italienisch: Basilica di Sant’Antonio, regional oft auch nur Basilica del Santo oder einfach Santo) in Padua ist eines der berühmtesten und meistbesuchten Heiligtümer Italiens, meint meine Freundin Wiki ...
Sie gehört zu den weltweit acht internationalen Heiligtümern.
Sie ist päpstliche Basilika und Basilica minor. Sie ist der erste große Kirchenbau mit Gewölbe in der Terraferma und wurde zwischen 1232 und etwa 1310 mit romanischen wie gotischen Stilelementen errichtet, um das Grab des heiligen Antonius von Padua († 1231 in Arcella, heute Stadtteil von Padua) aufzunehmen.
Die Basilika ist 118 m lang und 32,5 m breit, das kurze Querhaus 55 m breit. Die größte Innenhöhe beträgt 38,5 m.
Die Kirche hat ein dreischiffiges Langhaus, einen polygonalen Chor, Chorumgang und Kapellenkranz im Osten.
Langhaus und breites Querschiff sind im typischen Baustil italienischer Bettelordenskirchen.
Der Umgangschor, der Kapellenkranz (ähnlich San Francesco in Bologna) und das dem Querhaus eingefügte Zwischenjoch sind französischen Ursprungs.
Die 37 m hohe und 28 m breite Fassade, der älteste Teil des Kirchenbaus, vereint venezianisch-byzantinische, lombardische-romanische und gotische Elemente.
Die acht Kuppeln ähnlich dem 5-Kuppel-System des Markusdoms im nahegelegenen Venedig, die zwei schlanken, sechseckigen und 68 m hohen Glockentürme und zwei minarettartige Türmchen sind typische Merkmale des byzantinischen Baustils. Der Engel auf der kegelförmigen Kuppel über der Vierung thront in 72 m Höhe. Zwei weitere Fensterrosen an den Seiten des Hochaltars beleuchten das Kircheninnere.
Zuvor habe ich eine solch verworrene Komplexität kaum erlebt. Das Gebäudeensemble besitzt alleine drei Kreuzgänge und Kapellen mit berühmtesten Fresken wie einem Chor mit Kunst Donatellos.
Padua (italienisch Padova, lateinisch Patavium) ist eine italienische Gemeinde und Hauptstadt der gleichnamigen Provinz Padua.
Sie liegt am Rande der Po-Ebene, 30 km westlich von Venedig, am Fluss Bacchiglione und hat 206.651 Einwohner.
Mit dem botanischen Garten und mit mehreren über die Altstadt verteilten Freskenzyklen des 14. Jahrhunderts besitzt Padua zwei Einträge in der Liste des Weltkulturerbes der UNESCO. Die Stadt beheimatet zudem mit der Universität Padua (Gründung im Jahr 1222) eine der ältesten europäischen und die nach Bologna (gegründet 1088) und Modena (gegründet 1175) drittälteste Universität Italiens.
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It is one of the most lavish churches in the Occident.
Saint Anthony continued the work of Francis of Assisi.
The Basilica of Saint Anthony (Italian: Basilica di Sant’Antonio, regionally often just Basilica del Santo or simply Santo) in Padua is one of the most famous and most visited shrines in Italy, says my friend Wiki...
It is one of the eight international shrines in the world.
It is a papal basilica and a minor basilica. It is the first large church building with a vault in the terraferma and was built between 1232 and around 1310 with Romanesque and Gothic style elements to accommodate the tomb of Saint Anthony of Padua (died 1231 in Arcella, now a district of Padua).
The basilica is 118 m long and 32.5 m wide, the short transept is 55 m wide. The greatest interior height is 38.5 m.
The church has a three-aisled nave, a polygonal choir, ambulatory and a ring of chapels in the east.
The nave and wide transept are in the typical architectural style of Italian mendicant churches.
The ambulatory choir, the ring of chapels (similar to San Francesco in Bologna) and the intermediate bay inserted into the transept are of French origin.
The 37 m high and 28 m wide facade, the oldest part of the church building, combines Venetian-Byzantine, Lombard-Romanesque and Gothic elements.
The eight domes similar to the 5-dome system of St. Mark's Basilica in nearby Venice, the two slender, hexagonal and 68 m high bell towers and two minaret-like turrets are typical features of the Byzantine architectural style. The angel on the conical dome above the crossing sits enthroned at a height of 72 m. Two more rose windows on the sides of the high altar illuminate the interior of the church.
I have rarely seen such confusing complexity before. The building ensemble alone has three cloisters and chapels with famous frescoes such as a choir with art by Donatello.
Padua (Italian: Padova, Latin: Patavium) is an Italian municipality and capital of the province of Padua of the same name. It lies on the edge of the Po Valley, 30 km west of Venice, on the Bacchiglione River and has 206,651 inhabitants.
With the botanical garden and several 14th-century fresco cycles spread across the old town, Padua has two entries on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city is also home to the University of Padua (founded in 1222), one of the oldest European universities and the third oldest in Italy after Bologna (founded in 1088) and Modena (founded in 1175).
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Despite wind gust of over fifty miles an hour, tranquility and calm prevailed as I climbed Kane Mountain's 98 year old fire tower. The views are of a small corner of the southern Adirondack mountains, but amazing from any direction. Located near Caroga Lake, New York in the 518. Pentax.