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This work of art is by Glimmertwin a prolific Brighton mural artist for many years. His work is now mainly commissions for local businesses across the city.
Above the lakes, above the vales,
The mountains and the woods, the clouds, the seas,
Beyond the sun, beyond the ether,
Beyond the confines of the starry spheres,
My soul, you move with ease,
And like a strong swimmer in rapture in the wave
You wing your way blithely through boundless space
With virile joy unspeakable.
Fly far, far away from this baneful miasma
And purify yourself in the celestial air,
Drink the ethereal fire of those limpid regions
As you would the purest of heavenly nectars.
Beyond the vast sorrows and all the vexations
That weigh upon our lives and obscure our vision,
Happy is he who can with his vigorous wing
Soar up towards those fields luminous and serene,
He whose thoughts, like skylarks,
Toward the morning sky take flight
Who hovers over life and understands with ease
The language of flowers and silent things!
Charles Baudelaire - Élévation
A masterpiece of poetic imagination and aesthetic exploration. Through his use of vivid imagery, compelling language and daring metaphors, Baudelaire takes his reader on a journey through the heights of human aspiration and the depths of existential despair. Imaging himself as a bird,
soaring high in the air, free from the constraints of gravity and the limitations of the earthly realm. He speaks of his desire to "breathe in the scent of the infinite azure sky," and to "bathe in the sea of the ineffable light."
Shot with a Canon EOS 700D from the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve, Cape Town
Wide angle framing of a scenic seascape with clear blue waters transitioning to a lighter turquoise hue over a shallow coral reef.
In the distance, a dark, prominent shipwreck is visible above the waterline resting on the reef with her bows facing to the east.
The Loullia is a relatively recent shipwreck, and its remains can still be seen today, offering a glimpse into maritime history.
Gordon Reef is known and easily identified by the Loullia wreck of which ran aground on the northern end in September 1981.
A notable landmark located on the northern edge of Gordon Reef in the Straits of Tiran, a sanctuary for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. Its seabed is scattered with hauntingly beautiful shipwrecks and a mesmerizing maze of coral gardens, punctuated by dramatic drop-offs and underwater plateaus.
There are four reefs there, each named after one of the British cartographers who first mapped them: Gordan, Thomas, Woodhouse and Jackson.
Diving in Gordon Reef is mostly in the southern part because here the drop-off edge is only between 25 and 30 meters and then later goes down to 50 meters. Due to the shallowness of the water, the luminosity is exceptional. A wide and rather shallow (10-24 meters) plateau that fans out in a south-westerly direction, makes this dive site safer. In the rest of the reef it's a steep descent from now on down to depths of 300 meters.
The site is known for its vibrant marine life and is a popular spot for both divers and snorkelers. The strong underwater currents, narrow passages and reefs in the area have made it the final resting place for many ships.
Each wreck tells a different story and give a glimpse into the past to those who explore them.
Black Rock beach has a small encampment there at the moment. Not sure if they are the rough sleepers taken to the beach or fishermen staying overnight.
Stunning reds and pinks in the sunset this evening and the starlings were beginning to settle on the masts. I knew my iphone would not capture the starling detail I wanted so I actually dusted of my Canon R and attached the 150-600 lens. As I'm posting this the sun has set but the skies have changed to a beautiful orange.
These plumeria blossoms burn with unnatural beauty, petals glowing from deep pink to molten orange, as if lit from within by something not quite of this world. Nestled in a lush tangle of leaves, they seem too vivid, too perfect, like offerings left in a place where time stands still. The unopened buds hint at more to come, but the air feels heavy, watchful.
This photograph captures not just tropical elegance, but a whisper of something eerie an ancient bloom that remembers. My latest photography is now available for purchase at crsimages.pixels.com/, featuring prints, framed art, and more from my curated collections.
I used to love the sunsets in the marina when the starlings were on the masts. I have 4 of my own pictures in the lounge taken at least 10 years ago. Sadly the starlings don't perch on the masts anymore so I'm fortunate I took these pics when I did. This evening there was a stunning red sunset and I was thinking what a shame the starlings aren't on the masts. When I turned I saw the sunset was lighting up this picture for me.
No walk along the undercliff path for me today as when I got there it was the underwater path and we still hadn’t reached high tide! Quite dramatic out there.
Wings out, beak forward, and attitude fully engaged—this white ibis isn’t just flying, it’s making an entrance. With the sun catching its feathers like a spotlight and the trees politely stepping aside, it looks like it’s auditioning for a nature documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman. You can almost hear it thinking, “I am grace. I am speed. I am mildly annoyed that you’re not applauding.”
This photo captures the moment just before the ibis files a complaint about the wind direction or demands a better landing zone.
My latest photography is now available for purchase at crsimages.pixels.com/, featuring prints, framed art, and more from my curated collections—though this one might be just for those who appreciate a little airborne drama and feathered sass.