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Every piece of gold or silver work gets a hallmark depicting the fineness of the precious metal used, and usually also gets the hallmark of the goldsmith, jeweller or manufacturer. I thought it could be more interesting to highlight those hallmarks instead of the rings themselves. From top to bottom: The gold ring, which belongs to my mother, is 18 karat, or of 750 fineness, in Spain this is known as "El oro de primera ley" (first law of gold). The second ring, a gift from a close friend of mine, is 835 silver, a more rare standard mostly used in Germany after 1884, and also for minting coins in the Latin Monetary Union. The last ring is a silver piece, with a rose tourmaline set in gold, which was a gift from my mother. That ring was made by a good friend of ours who happens to be goldsmith, and you can see his hallmark on the left of the 925 mark. 925 silver is also known as "Sterling silver", an "alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper" to make it harder and more durable, since pure silver is a very soft material. (Sources: Wikipedia)
The focusing was a little tricky here. I first tried a manual stacking of only three images, but that didn't turn out too well. Next I tried an in-camera focus-stacking which didn't work well, either; not surprisingly, I guess, because the difference of each focus point was probably too large. So back to manual stacking, this time I combined six images. Which had to do, because not only was the focus stacking rather tricky, but so was the stacking of the rings. The little "tower" kept collapsing before I was done with most of the stacking attempts, so I decided to go with what I had ;-) Images combined in Photoshop, and processed in ON1 Photo RAW 2020, and in Luminar 4 where I highlighted the details of each hallmark.
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Die Waterpoort in Sneek, Niederlande, ist eines der bekanntesten Wahrzeichen der Stadt. Hier ist eine kurze Geschichte und einige Details zu diesem architektonischen Juwel:
Geschichte der Waterpoort
Die Waterpoort (Wassertor) wurde 1613 als Teil der Stadtbefestigung errichtet.
Ursprünglich diente sie als Tor in der Stadtmauer und ermöglichte den Zugang zur Stadt Sneek über das Wasser. Sneek war damals ein bedeutendes Handels- und Schifffahrtszentrum in Friesland.
Das Tor ist ein klassisches Beispiel der niederländischen Renaissance-Architektur mit zwei achteckigen Türmen, die durch einen Bogen über dem Wasser verbunden sind.
Das charakteristische Design vereint sowohl defensive als auch dekorative Elemente und symbolisiert den Reichtum und die Bedeutung von Sneek während seines goldenen Handelszeitalters.
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The Waterpoort in Sneek, Netherlands, is one of the most iconic landmarks of the city. Here's a brief history and details about this architectural gem:
History of the Waterpoort
The Waterpoort (Water Gate) was built in 1613 as part of the city's defenses.
Originally, it served as a gate in the city wall, allowing access by water to Sneek, an important trading and shipping center in Friesland.
The gate is a classic example of Dutch Renaissance architecture, featuring two octagonal towers connected by an arch over the water.
Its distinctive design reflects both defensive and decorative elements, symbolizing the wealth and importance of Sneek during its golden age of trade. (Quelle/source: Internet)
Estany de Pessons, Canillo, Andorra.
En el extremo más oriental de la Parroquia de Encamp, subiendo el Puerto de Envalira, a la derecha encontramos los estanques y el circo de Pessons. Se trata de un magnífico circo glaciar granítico donde podremos disfrutar del mayor conjunto lacustre de Andorra. El circo se encuentra rodeado de cimas como los conocidos pico de Pessons, pico de Ríbuls, el Montmalús,... todos ellos cercanos a los 2.800m de altura. Se trata de un sitio muy frecuentado y popular debido a su riqueza natural y de su fácil acceso. Sin embargo, en este valle siempre encontraremos rincones escondidos desde donde poder disfrutar de los magníficos paisajes y aguas cristalinas de sus lagos de alta montaña.
At the easternmost end of the Parish of Encamp, going up the Port of Envalira, to the right we find the ponds and the Pessons circus. It is a magnificent granite glacial cirque where we can enjoy the largest lake complex in Andorra. The circus is surrounded by peaks such as the well-known Pessons peak, Ríbuls peak, Montmalús,... all of them close to 2,800m in height. It is a very frequented and popular site due to its natural wealth and its easy access. However, in this valley we will always find hidden corners from where we can enjoy the magnificent landscapes and crystal clear waters of its high mountain lakes.
[...] Nature herself makes the wise man rich [..]
-- Quote by Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC)
Mazzano Romano, Italy (October, 2007)
Wikipedia states..."Chives, (scientific name...Schoenoprasum), is an edible species of the genus Allium. Its close relatives include the garlic, shallot, leek, scallion, and Chinese onion."
What I know about this beautiful plant is that the bees love to traverse the hills and valleys of this flower. Once the bloom has faded, you'll find tiny black seeds inside the folds of each blossom. What a great way to spread the wealth. Life is wonderful that way!
Stay close. Wait for the trickle-down effect. You know that there is a very good reason, they say, that governments should help the rich to get richer even easier and much faster. Yes, it is the trickle-down effect. One day, eventually that is, some of the new wealth will trickle down into my watering can and make me rich too. I live in hope. And I am staying ever so close to my watering can. Helios 44M-7 manual lens at F2, one LED lamp.
Wild Geranium flowers fill my flower garden each year. I've never intentionally planted them. However, the geranium ensures that it can spread the wealth. After blooming, fruit capsules are produced 3-5 weeks later. Each consists of a long, central beak-like column (resembling a crane’s head) and five basal cells, each containing one seed. The carpels of the fruit curl upward and backward to spring open when ripe, expelling the seeds 10-30 feet from the mother plant. More information can be found at : www.npsnj.org/photo_galleries/photo_pages/geranium_macula...
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An imposing plate of well formed dodecaheral pyrite crystals from Huanzala, Peru. Believed by many cultures to bring wealth and good fortune.
By Agata London
Stay close. Wait for the trickle-down effect. You know that there is a very good reason, they say, that governments should help the rich to get richer even easier and much faster. Yes, it is the trickle-down effect. One day, eventually that is, some of the new wealth will trickle down into my watering can and make me rich too. I live in hope. And I am staying ever so close to my watering can. Helios 44M-7 manual lens at F2, contre-jour, reflector.
Colorful currency for the Crazy Tuesday challenge, Currency and/or Banknotes From Around the World. Represented here is money from: Macedonia, Poland, Mozambique, Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, Myanmar, Brazil, Bhutan, Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia, Bolivia and India.
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" What wealth is it to have such friends that we cannot think of them without elevation ! "
..........Henry David Thoreau ( 1817 - 1862 ).
.....U.S. philosopher, author, naturalist .
..........Letter June 20, 1843, to Lidian Jackson Emerson from - " The Writings of Henry David Thoreau ".
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Wealth is power. With wealth many things are possible.
George Clason
Power is not all bad, if wielded properly, you can change the world for the better. It gets a bad name from those who abuse it.
For those who may think power is bad, remember the power of Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Princess Diana, and others who sought to bring positive changes to the world.
This is called 'The Fountain Of Wealth'. When I was setting up for this shot, there were suddenly 15 kids jumping between the lit waterjets. Inside I was yelling, nooooo, please, it's not the moment. I had to take about 20 pics to blend the different parts together. It has been a hell of a job, removing the kids and matching the shifting colors of the jets.
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- According to an old German legend, if you find a bird nest in your Christmas tree, you will have an entire year of health, wealth and happiness !
And lucky me..., I did find this bird nest in my Christmas tree (of course I added the baubles and the bird).
I wish you all a very lucky new year too !
- Volgens een oude Duitse legende voorspelt het vinden van een vogelnest in de kerstboom dat je een heel jaar van gezondheid, rijkdom en geluk te wachten staat !
En...., bij het optuigen vond deze geluksvogel een vogelnest in de kerstboom (natuurlijk heb ik de kerstballen en de vogel toegevoegd).
Ik wens jullie allen ook een zeer gelukkig nieuw jaar !
Allow me to introduce myself, I am a Daemon of wealth and taste.
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Ferrari 458 Italia photographed July 2010, Montreal. More to come.
Thanks to Joshua McRae for assisting me on this shoot!
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Angkor, Cambodia, 2013
From about 900 to 1200 AD, Angkor was home to 300.000 to 1.000.000 people (information, facts and scientific guesses vary wildly). Wealth and power of Angkor at least partly derived from an intricatly designed waterway and water storage system, where a river was rerouted over 20 or so kilometers to allow several rice harvests per year. Angkor Wat is well known, though there must be about 80 temples around in the Angkor area. The size of some of those temples is amazing. To my understandig, it is not clear what caused the downfall of this civilazation. Possibly, they were unable to even mainenance the water system (less water, less harvest, less money, less power) or the change of religion from hinduism to buddism (one aspect of the latter is a less hierarchic set of beliefs) caused the end of the Khmer reign over South East Asia. End of wealth, end of story....
Fountain Of Wealth
Supported by four 13.8 metres high bronze legs and spreading over an area of 1683.07 metres, the Fountain of Wealth has been accorded the status of "World's Largest Fountain" in the 1998 edition of the Guinness Book of Records. It is symbolically the ring in the palm of the hand, guaranteeing the retention of wealth. It is destined to be Singapore's most visited tourist destination.
The plaza would provide a large outdoor space for people to gather. But on its own, it would not achieve sufficient visual impact. A dramatic fountain was proposed as a visual focus. The Fountain Plaza, now the focal point of Suntec City, is also at the heart of the Marina Centre area. Not only is it the hub of circulation within the development, it also draws life from the surrounding buildings. This is why it sits off centre within Suntec City -so that it can be directly connected to its neighbours.
The flowing water from the Fountain is also a potent symbol as water is the essence of life in almost every culture. Located round this symbolic centre of life are the buildings which make up Suntec City. These buildings attract human activity - life - to the area. At ground level, vehicles flow around the fountain plaza while pedestrians flow into the buildings around it. Below ground, at the Fountain Terrace, all the buildings are interconnected by shops and restaurants. The complex is also connected to its neighbours by both underground and street-level pedestrian linkways.
Symbol of fertility an wealth.
Wünsche Euch für das neue Jahr alles, was der Granatapfel symbolisiert.
Elon Musk's wealth comparison. Unfortunately Google Gemini AI refuses to depict his image in the infographic it produced, although an additional four significant edits/changes were made to the text. #elonmusk #wealth #inequality If by any chance anyone wants to use this image I think technically you might need primarily to reference Google Gemini AI. I wrote the prompt but it's not my image except for some text edits.
I created this mandala for spiritual and material wealth and abundance and it is dedicated to the beautiful Goddess Lakshmi. I created it out of different textures and images and put them together like a collage in Photoshop.
"He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature." - Socrates
Snoqualmie Pass, WA
The privately owned motor yacht Sarina alongside whilst visiting Southampton. The vessel was built in Germany in 1929 and later served in the U.S. Navy.
Of the houses left standing, this was one of the nicest...except for the seriously bad smell in one room.
A Dollar Sign Headstone.
You can't take it with you, but you can show people you had it, apparently.
Note: A comment from a learned person elsewhere — Intertwined IHS / Christogram (First three letters in the Greek spelling of Jesus) - or it could be a 'Trinity Celtic Knot' which was adopted by early Christians to symbolize the Holy Trinity—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
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