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And… we survived! No small accomplishment, right?!! Oh my goodness, I had infinite fun spending time together and being a part of this adventure with you, Rocky! Zombies, fire, explosions, getting splashed with mud (good call!) as we tried to outrun the mayhem! Wheeeee!! I take no credit for any of the awesomeness, I just added a Doberman and you were creative director, producer and screen play writer!
And of course, a huge thank you for protecting me from the evil guys who were chasing us, and for being so patient and pretending not to be zoning out when I took forevsz and a day trying to get a good take for my capture of the shot!
Friendship and creativity is what makes SL rewarding and worth the craziness, and you are such a dear friend to me, Rocky! Big hugs, my friend! I love ya! 💖
And happy new week ahead, everyone! Hope it's filled with happy, joyful moments, and zombie-free adventures! xoxo 😊💕
There is not a safe way to get a any better composition than “the usual” so I didn’t try real hard sometimes the iconic shot is that way for a reason so unless you are flying a drone you are seeing what you most likely will haul home in the shot bag albeit captured different techniques pre and post so results will differ. it is a very short jaunt from the car park to reach the viewing platform but the experience of the Aguasabon gorge is not capturing the falls photographically as much as a full on tactile assault on your senses with the mist in your face the roar in your ears.
The Aguasabon river is 70km long flowing from Chorus Lake emptying into Lake Superior in Terrace Bay a dam project from back in the late 40’s created the flow we see currently here filling otherwise unoccupied several billion years old cracks in the shield bedrock. The falls are 30m high and the flow is massive especially after a rain like here in today’s shot, this hydro project come waterfalls actually increased the flow into Superior enough to raise the lake levels, quite an accomplishment in anyone’s books.
I took this on Sept 24, 2021 with my D850 and Tamron 24-70 f2.8 G2 Lens at 26mm, 10s, f16 ISO 64 processed in LR, PS +Topaz ,and DXO
Disclaimer: My style is a study of romantic realism as well as a work in progress
After more than 100 years in Miss Ryerson's personal library, I managed to get the famous french book "Letters from My Windmill " by Alphonse Daudet back to France three years ago.
The officer's watch was made in 1912 by the second oldest and most prestigious Swiss watchmaker Favre Leuba.
Emily's father was swept away by the ocean but great accomplishments must survive forever.
Gari Valden
Emily's Story (l'histoire d'Emily)
www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-survivor/emily-bori...
Grave of Emily Borie Ryerson (la sépulture d'Emile)
fr.findagrave.com/memorial/40707289/emily-borie-cooke
Letters from My Windmill (Les lettres de mon moulin)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letters_from_My_Windmill
Favre Leuba founded in 1737 (la manufacture horlogère suisse)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Favre-Leuba
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Being at the top of Pico do Escalavrado is a unique experience. The peak is 1,420 meters / 4,659 feet above sea level and offers a breathtaking view of the city of Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay. The trail to the summit is steep and challenging, but the effort was worth it for the sense of achievement when I reached the top.
Here are some of the meanings of being on the summit of Pico do Escalavrado:
Achievement: The ascent to the peak is a personal achievement. It is a challenge that requires physical strength, endurance and determination. Upon reaching the top, I felt a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Connection: The peak of Escalavrado is a place of connection with nature. As I looked out over the stunning landscape, I felt small and insignificant, but also part of something bigger. I felt a sense of peace and serenity.
Inspiration: The peak of Escalavrado is a place of inspiration. Looking at the city of Rio de Janeiro, I felt inspired to reach my goals. I know anything is possible if I try hard enough.
Gratitude: Escalavrado peak is a place of gratitude. As I looked out over the landscape, I felt grateful for the beauty of the world around me. I also felt grateful for the people in my life.
If you are looking for a unique and challenging experience, I recommend the climb to Pico do Escalavrado. It's an experience you'll never forget.
Sometimes it’s easy to get carried away with our so-called accomplishments. We spend our lifetimes collecting achievements, earning praise and recognition, and seeking approval – so much so that we lose sight of what is truly meaningful.
If being peaceful and loving are your primary goals, then why not redefine your most meaningful accomplishments as being those that support and measure qualities such as kindness and happiness?
Rather than being consumed exclusively with external accomplishments, try putting more emphasis on what’s really important. When you redefine what it means to achieve a meaningful accomplishment, it helps you to stay on your path.
~ excerpts from Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and it’s all small stuff by Dr. Richard Carlson
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As I stand before my digitally created masterpiece, I am filled with a sense of accomplishment and pride. This painting represents a unique blend of traditional oil painting techniques and the modern medium of digital art. The canvas showcases a captivating scene—a diagonal arrangement of colorful boats moored in a marina, their vibrant hues contrasting against the peaceful waters.
Using digital tools, I meticulously recreated the texture and brushwork of an oil painting, giving the artwork a realistic and tangible feel. The boats are expertly rendered, each one possessing its own distinct character and charm. From the graceful lines of their hulls to the intricate details of the rigging, every element is carefully crafted to capture the essence of these vessels.
The color palette I chose brings life and vibrancy to the scene. The bold blues, fiery reds, radiant yellows, and soothing greens create a visual symphony that dances across the canvas. These colors not only highlight the beauty of the boats but also reflect the warm, golden light of the sunset, infusing the entire scene with a sense of tranquility and serenity.
The focal point of the painting, the diagonal arrangement of the boats, draws the viewer's gaze, guiding them through the composition. The calm waters of the marina reflect the colors and light with remarkable accuracy, creating a mesmerizing display of reflections that adds depth and dimension to the artwork.
Below the main composition, I have included a small version of the photograph that served as the reference for my digital painting. This serves as a testament to my dedication to capturing the essence of the scene while infusing it with my own artistic style and interpretation.
Overall, my digitally created oil painting of the colorful boats in a marina, with the beautiful reflections of warm sunset light on the calm waters, is a testament to my evolving creativity. It combines the traditional techniques of oil painting with the endless possibilities of the digital medium, resulting in a captivating and harmonious work of art. I hope you like it.
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After fighting with my website's template for a while I decided to delete everything (even the address!) and chose another template. Ok, let's see how it goes with the new one. Suggestions and advices are very welcome!!!! Ciao :)
Please, have a look at the new site HERE
🎼: A Moment in Time ~ Whitney Houston~
🚂: Fall Trace
"I want one moment in time
When I'm more than I thought I could be
When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away
And the answers are all up to me
Give me one moment in time
When I'm racing with destiny
Then in that one moment of time
I will feel
I will feel eternity"
(Pose by me)
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
[The real accomplishment here was finding this frame w/o any people in it as people were rushing to get into the train before the doors closed. Not telling how much I cropped.]
Tthe Beartooth Highway winds through the Beartooth Plateau south of Beartooth Pass in Wyoming’s Shoshone National Forest.
The Beatooth Highway was completed in 1936 and still is considered an engineering accomplishment. The highway is listed as an Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
On a glorious morning high in the Continental Ranges an eastbound BNSF train flies over Two Medicine River. This is one of the signature shots on BNSF's hi-line, but the mountain weather can be highly unpredictable. For us, the clouds opened up in the morning and unveiled a SPECTACULAR scene at one of the signature shots out west. It's hard to describe the sense of accomplishment you feel when you nail a shot you've looked at a million times on flickr. Leaving Whitefish, I was quietly hoping upon hope that today was going to be our day, and was it ever.
Significant accomplishments past, present and future.
"Hero - Mariah Carey and Pavarotti"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KPUU-t28lg
This shot is dedicated to my entire student who made it in the end.
To name few that I could remember: Nazri, Siti Khodijah, Marfis,
Amirul, Noor Faridzatul Ain and others.....strive for more
OK, what is a Winton? Personally, I never heard of them, but they do have an interesting, but somewhat brief history. And one, near identical to the one posted above performed quite an accomplishment that the article below will reveal and describe...so, read on!
The Winton Motor Carriage Company was a pioneer United States automobile manufacturer based in Cleveland, Ohio. Winton was one of the first American companies to sell a motor car. In 1912, Winton became one of the first American manufacturers of diesel engines.
In 1896, Scottish immigrant Alexander Winton, owner of the Winton Bicycle Company, turned from bicycle production to an experimental single-cylinder automobile before starting his car company.
The company was incorporated on March 15, 1897. Its first automobiles were built by hand. Each vehicle had painted sides, padded seats, a leather roof, and gas lamps. B.F. Goodrich made the tires.
In 1903, Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson made the first successful automobile drive across the United States. On a $50 bet (equal to $1,750 today), he purchased a slightly used two-cylinder, 20 hp (15 kW) Winton touring car and hired a mechanic, Sewall K. Crocker (April 7, 1883 – April 22, 1913), to accompany him. Starting in San Francisco, California, ending in Manhattan, New York City, New York. The trip lasted 63 days, 12 hours, and 30 minutes, including breakdowns and delays while waiting for parts to arrive (especially in Cleveland.) The two men often drove miles out of the way to find a passable road, repeatedly hoisted the Winton up and over rocky terrain and mud holes with a block and tackle, or were pulled out of soft sand by horse teams. In 1903, there were only 150 miles of paved road in the entire country, all inside city limits. There were no road signs or maps. They once paid the exorbitant price of $5 for five gallons of gasoline ($178 in 2024 dollars). Jackson and Crocker followed rivers and streams, transcontinental railroad tracks, sheep trails, and dirt back roads. The car is now part of the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History after Jackson himself donated the vehicle to the museum where it can still be seen on display.
The 1904 Winton was a five-passenger tonneau-equipped tourer which sold for US$2,500.
Winton's flat-mounted water-cooled straight-twin engine, situated amidships of the car, produced 20 hp (15 kW). The channel and angle steel-framed car weighed 2,300 lb (1,000 kg).Winton continued to successfully market automobiles to upscale consumers through the 1910s, but sales began to fall in the early 1920s. This was due to the very conservative nature of the company, both in terms of technical development and styling. Only one sporting model was offered — the Sport Touring, with the majority of Wintons featuring tourer, sedan, limousine and town car styling. The Winton Motor Carriage Company ceased automobile production on February 11, 1924.
The Brass Headlights by Gray & Davis Manufacturing Company.
Gray & Davis, Inc. was a pioneer manufacturer of automobile electrical equipment with over 1000 employees across three manufacturing plants. The company’s main location was on the Charles River in Cambridge, Massachusetts, but other plants were located in Amesbury, Massachusetts, and Detroit, Michigan. The company was founded in the late 19th century by president William Gray. It closed in 1926 after it was purchased by American Bosch (now the Ambac International Corporation), a company that manufactures diesel fuel injection systems. Gray and Davis auto parts, especially head lamps, have become a collectible on their own.
OK, what is a Winton? Personally, I never heard of them, but they do have an interesting, but somewhat brief history. And one, near identical to the one posted above performed quite an accomplishment that the article below will reveal and describe...so, read on!
The Winton Motor Carriage Company was a pioneer United States automobile manufacturer based in Cleveland, Ohio. Winton was one of the first American companies to sell a motor car. In 1912, Winton became one of the first American manufacturers of diesel engines.
In 1896, Scottish immigrant Alexander Winton, owner of the Winton Bicycle Company, turned from bicycle production to an experimental single-cylinder automobile before starting his car company.
The company was incorporated on March 15, 1897. Its first automobiles were built by hand. Each vehicle had painted sides, padded seats, a leather roof, and gas lamps. B.F. Goodrich made the tires.
In 1903, Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson made the first successful automobile drive across the United States. On a $50 bet (equal to $1,750 today), he purchased a slightly used two-cylinder, 20 hp (15 kW) Winton touring car and hired a mechanic, Sewall K. Crocker (April 7, 1883 – April 22, 1913), to accompany him. Starting in San Francisco, California, ending in Manhattan, New York City, New York. The trip lasted 63 days, 12 hours, and 30 minutes, including breakdowns and delays while waiting for parts to arrive (especially in Cleveland.) The two men often drove miles out of the way to find a passable road, repeatedly hoisted the Winton up and over rocky terrain and mud holes with a block and tackle, or were pulled out of soft sand by horse teams. In 1903, there were only 150 miles of paved road in the entire country, all inside city limits. There were no road signs or maps. They once paid the exorbitant price of $5 for five gallons of gasoline ($178 in 2024 dollars). Jackson and Crocker followed rivers and streams, transcontinental railroad tracks, sheep trails, and dirt back roads. The car is now part of the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History after Jackson himself donated the vehicle to the museum where it can still be seen on display.
The 1904 Winton was a five-passenger tonneau-equipped tourer which sold for US$2,500.
Winton's flat-mounted water-cooled straight-twin engine, situated amidships of the car, produced 20 hp (15 kW). The channel and angle steel-framed car weighed 2,300 lb (1,000 kg).Winton continued to successfully market automobiles to upscale consumers through the 1910s, but sales began to fall in the early 1920s. This was due to the very conservative nature of the company, both in terms of technical development and styling. Only one sporting model was offered — the Sport Touring, with the majority of Wintons featuring tourer, sedan, limousine and town car styling. The Winton Motor Carriage Company ceased automobile production on February 11, 1924.
The Brass Headlights by Gray & Davis Manufacturing Company.
Gray & Davis, Inc. was a pioneer manufacturer of automobile electrical equipment with over 1000 employees across three manufacturing plants. The company’s main location was on the Charles River in Cambridge, Massachusetts, but other plants were located in Amesbury, Massachusetts, and Detroit, Michigan. The company was founded in the late 19th century by president William Gray. It closed in 1926 after it was purchased by American Bosch (now the Ambac International Corporation), a company that manufactures diesel fuel injection systems. Gray and Davis auto parts, especially head lamps, have become a collectible on their own.
As I stand before my digitally created masterpiece, I am filled with a sense of accomplishment and pride. This painting represents a unique blend of traditional oil painting techniques and the modern medium of digital art. The canvas showcases a captivating scene—a diagonal arrangement of colorful boats moored in a marina, their vibrant hues contrasting against the peaceful waters.
Using digital tools, I meticulously recreated the texture and brushwork of an oil painting, giving the artwork a realistic and tangible feel. The boats are expertly rendered, each one possessing its own distinct character and charm. From the graceful lines of their hulls to the intricate details of the rigging, every element is carefully crafted to capture the essence of these vessels.
The color palette I chose brings life and vibrancy to the scene. The bold blues, fiery reds, radiant yellows, and soothing greens create a visual symphony that dances across the canvas. These colors not only highlight the beauty of the boats but also reflect the warm, golden light of the sunset, infusing the entire scene with a sense of tranquility and serenity.
The focal point of the painting, the diagonal arrangement of the boats, draws the viewer's gaze, guiding them through the composition. The calm waters of the marina reflect the colors and light with remarkable accuracy, creating a mesmerizing display of reflections that adds depth and dimension to the artwork.
Below the main composition, I have included a small version of the photograph that served as the reference for my digital painting. This serves as a testament to my dedication to capturing the essence of the scene while infusing it with my own artistic style and interpretation.
Overall, my digitally created oil painting of the colorful boats in a marina, with the beautiful reflections of warm sunset light on the calm waters, is a testament to my artistic skill and creativity. It combines the traditional techniques of oil painting with the endless possibilities of the digital medium, resulting in a captivating and harmonious work of art.
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You worked so hard to reach this milestone that seemed unattainable due to the many painful, debilitating, intense, devastating and overwhelming circumstances you constantly experience each moment. Maybe it’s important to acknowledge reaching this milestone and celebrate the fact that time after time you overcame battles that seemed too overpowering. This photo project has been a blessing to you and may it somehow be a gift of encouragement, hope, peace or some other benefit for others.
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I decided to share one of my more recent cloud photos in celebration of reaching a milestone with my Clouds photo project that I was unsure I would ever reach. I’ve spent years taking cloud photos and many many months putting this project together for print. On Wednesday evening I managed to get to the point in this project where I was able to order a test print of some of the Clouds images in zine format before eventually progressing with the full zine print. In addition to my intense struggles I battle each moment of each day I also had to overcome the hurdles of fear, trying something new, something unknown, teaching myself to use desktop publishing software and the confusion and complications I was having saving this project as a PDF. It felt like a huge accomplishment and a true victory to see my test print zine on the webpage of the printing company and to click the mouse to place the order. I considered this an accomplishment and victory for myself and hopefully for others as well with the hope it may be of benefit to others in some way. While I am doing this for myself I also have you in mind while working on this project.
You can read a blog post I wrote about my Clouds project here: amandacreamerphotography.com/2022/07/09/photo-project-clo...
Proud of my little accomplishment, never have to edit these series, save me more time.......I see a lot of imrovements when you set the shutter speed and apperture and light to the way you want it, there are a lot of trial and errors of course....and there are still a lot of room for improvement but it is a good start for me.
Happy Flickring this weekend friends, seem to be a perfect day to go outside and shoot pictures.
We generally think in terms of Renault as producing some exciting Rally and a few race cars, but mostly the public thinks of a French VW.....cheap transportation for the masses. But in the early days they also made some incredible Limos, including this wonderful Model XB Transformable Landaulet bodied by Henri Labourdette....how is that for a mouthful?
Louis Renault left his draughtsman's job at Delaunay-Belleville in 1897 to create his own car: the 1898 Renault Type A, an innovative and well-designed voiturette built at his family home in Boulogne-Billancourt. From that single car, Renault's industrial empire grew quickly. In 1905 the Type X was introduced; it had a 3-liter, 4-cylinder engine and was offered in three chassis lengths.
The Renault automobiles of the early 1900s had a unique style with a sleek sloping nose. The radiators, which were prominent on most other cars of the era, was positioned behind the engine and immediately ahead of the driver....nice place to get scalded.
Renault introduced the 4-cylinder, 13-liter Type AK in 1906, which would be used to race in the Grand Prix de l'Automobile Club de France and eventually won this grueling event by some distance. Their accomplishments in racing, along with their reputation for quality and performance, made them popular within the market.
One of the company's upmarket touring saloons was the long-wheelbase Type XB. It had a four-cylinder engine from dual two-cylinder castings with a displacement size of 3 liters. There was a four-speed gearbox and a forged front axle with double effect hydraulic shock absorbers. These vehicles, available in three different chassis lengths, were very very luxurious and comfortable.
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I would like to dedicate this accomplishment to my brother, WT (Walking Tom) www.flickr.com/photos/tomjaynes/
WT,
It was because of you, that I developed a serious interest in photography. It was from you that I learned and countinue to learn the basics and principles of photography. If it were not for you, this would not have happened. For that, I would like to say, Thank You and I Love You.
Brer
In late July, I was contacted by Denise Szakaly, Lead Graphic Designer for WNC Magazine, saying they were going to do a short history on Grist Mills in North Carolina and were considering three of my photographs, Dellinger Mill, Mingus Mill, and Murray's Mill. I was again contacted in August saying my photographs of Dellinger and Mingus Mills had been selected for publication in their September issue.
On the same day in July, I was contacted by Emma J. Williams, Managing Editor of Schmap Guides saying I was on the short list for their September Guide of Chattanooga, TN for my photo of the Chattanooga Choo Choo. I was later notified that my photograph would be used.
Thanks WT, I told you I was listening.
HSS 😊😊😍
Dionne Warwick, Steve Wonder, Gladys Knight & Elton John - That's What Friends Are For
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1iXlyRa47A
This work is dedicated to my good and talented friend, Leo Lin, an excellent photographer and an amazing mountain climber from Taiwan. His last work is "Seven Giants" showing his hiking accomplishments of having achieved climbing the seven giants of Taiwan.
Even though we have never actually met in person, I sincerely count him as one of my friends, and we both share the love of "That's What Friends Are For" so I thought this would be the best way to congratulate him. Congratulations Leo!
You can find his stunning and beautiful work on the link below:
www.flickr.com/photos/64163787@N02
Thank you for your kind visit. Have a wonderful and beautiful day! ❤️❤️❤️
🏈”The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall."🏈- Vince Lombardi
Life lesson: Get back up again, brush yourself off and keep on going. The journey is part of the process in getting to the end. That is where the true strength and courage lies.
🏈❤️Through every win and loss-love and loyalty remain❤️🏈
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To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
Essere se stessi in un mondo che cerca continuamente di cambiarti è la più grande delle conquiste.
(Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Tanktop: INVICTUS - INTERATIVE TANKTOP
Beard: Not Found - Reus Beard V2
Skin: Not Found - Reus Skin Hinti Normal
Tattoo: Hexed - Asterios
Hair: [HAIR]Dura-B114
2017 ended with a sense of accomplishment and pride -- and 2018 is starting with a sense of excitement for what I might accomplish this year. I'm so grateful for everyone's support and love of the pictures I make. And I am very happy to showcase content from creators I adore.
This image is the first for Belle Epoque. I already own at least half her store (and that includes the gachas) so being able to blog for her just kind of makes me squee!
And a shout out goes to Jae Velde, for wasting time and getting dolled up to pose with me! It's more fun with friends :D <3
Press "L" to zoom in!
sponsored item:
sweater: Belle Epoque { Olivia Sweater } White
pants: Belle Epoque { Olivia Pants } Eggplant
(Olivia Set now at FaMESHed!)
other items worn:
head and skin: LAQ Bento - Motion Capture - Neve
hair: [monso] My Hair - Jeonso /Mixed
headpiece: *LODE* Head Accessory - Grapes and Roses [merlot grape roses]
necklace 1: .:EMO-tions.. * SALOME* necklace
necklace 2: =Zenith=Magic Stone Necklace (Gold)
belt: *JB* Elise Chain Belt - Hourglass (so it won't clip)
candles: SAYO - Seance Candles - Fortune (Prop Attachment)
Jae is wearing:
hair: Doux - Aphrodite hair
rings: Absolut Vendetta - Juno Bento Rings
hair flower: ChicChica - Flower Gold Clip
bracelet: Kibitz - Moon Bracelet
dress: Belle Epoque - Sylvia dress
wine bottle & glass: ChicChica - Lonely Evening
decor:
chair: Zaara [home] : Block print wing chair RARE
rug: Zaara [home] : Ikat dhurrie rug *multi*
pictures: Zaara [home] : Traffic frames
cupboard: Zaara [home] : Kitsch cupboard RARE
poster: floorplan. heels print
neon light: CUREMORE / Punk Chick / Anarchy Neon / Pure
telephone: floorplan. antique telephone gacha / white
light: by ARIA
trunk: Zaara [home] : Trunk table *taxi art*
{November 1921} “The world was to me a secret which I desired to devine.” // “It was on a dreary night of November that I beheld the accomplishment of my toils. With an anxiety that almost amounted to agony, I collected the instruments of life..”:
• 4k • This shot above was taken with my own photo-suite { which I will release/upload this year } • ReShade 4.3.0.563 • { +New: Sep } Custom shaders • My own LUT's { my noir edition is based upon filmic-tonemapping, Reinhard tonemapping & 1940's Kodak Tri-X 400 120 } • Many custom engine tweaks
I love getting to the top or somewhere for a break and looking how far you’ve come. The sense of accomplishment that gives is like no other. In a place this vast, the perspectives of distance is lost on you with so many layers to see.
Wooohoooooo!! hey... that's a big accomplishment ya know!
I shovelled a ton of snow to get there!
Good thing I've been doing my weight routine and my cardio or I wouldn't still be standing .... that pile of snow is well past up past my shoulders.... it's almost impossible to toss any more snow up there now......I must now push the top pointed area over onto the back area...with my shovel or the scraper. Much as you do with a pile of compost or manure..... flatten the top of the pile...so that more snow can be piled without just falling off and back onto the sidewalk......my sister taught me that. She has property and used to pile manure when she had horses...and, still does compost...
The things you learn on the 'farm' .. or any property.....
Flower of the garden
The creamy petals of Gordonia longicarpa with its sunburst golden stamens resemble an oversize camellia. The flowers have a crinkled texture, and can be 3 to 4 inches wide depending on the species. The long, glossy, elliptical leaves have a flush of red in their stalks. G. longicarpa is one of more than 30 species found in the province of Yunnan, China, and the mountains of Malaysia.
Gordonia longicarpa is present as a shrub or small tree.
I always set goals higher than the one before and mastering the light will be my next accomplishment
Today I graduate and I am so happy. For Me... it's a huge accomplishment. All the years I spent on SL "mojoniando" when I could have been learning more about One of my "Favorite things" Photography. I have learned so much and seen the difference in my work. Later on, I will post some of my Exhibit work :).
Thank you to the staff of Visionaire for your dedication, and the time you give your students, how you have so much "patience" because sometimes I just did not get it. Lol, but you were there and encouraged us. Your positive critique without making one feel bad about the mistakes we made.
It is so much and you know what? It shows in my work I even see it. Hey, I have a lot more to learn and I'm ok with that, you gave me "the tools" to work with Thank you again and again.
My first homework was the hardest for me because I had just lost my "Best Friend" in rl Im in tears right now, Coming to class helped me feel so much better and we know that losing someone dear is not something you get over. You never do. My first hw was about my Grieving her and just saying, hoping that she knew how much I love her. Because I have posted it on my Visionaire Album I will share it here.
It was therapeutic for me to do this work, I really believe that my classmates felt it as well. I have made a few friends in class and I hope that "you all will get tired of me being around the premises 💕💕💕
Thank you all for your kindness and your help with everything I needed, You never said "NO" Wren, Consuela, Tour Thank you from my heart.
Much Love & Respect
Willow
My First homework...
I Almost Called You... 😢
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A feather in one’s cap is a figurative phrase that means an accomplishment, an achievement, something one has accomplished and should be proud of. The term first appeared in the 1700s.
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This part of the Fontaine Eugene Delacroix is an allegory "Genius of Arts" applauding Delacroix's literary accomplishments. The statue is in Le Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris.
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Filippo Brunelleschi (Italian: 1377 – April 15, 1446) was one of the foremost architects and engineers of the Italian Renaissance. He is perhaps most famous for his discovery of perspective and for engineering the dome of the Florence Cathedral, but his accomplishments also include other architectural works, sculpture, mathematics, engineering and even ship design. His principal surviving works are to be found in Florence, Italy.
The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (English: Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower) is the main church of Florence, Italy. The Duomo, as it is ordinarily called, was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to the design of Arnolfo di Cambio and completed structurally in 1436 with the dome engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi. The exterior of the basilica is faced with polychrome marble panels in various shades of green and pink bordered by white and has an elaborate 19th century Gothic Revival façade by Emilio De Fabris.
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EXPLORE - March 28, 2009 #370
Thanks everyone and special thanks to Mang Maning for noticing it!
DISCIPLINE: the BRIDGE between goals and accomplishments!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Don't forget, at 8:30pm Local Time, wherever you live in the planet Earth Hour, Saturday, 28th March 2009
During the most recent photography evening at St Paul's Cathedral, I took the opportunity to reshoot a look-up of its magnificent central dome. Just standing beneath the 225ft-high dome and taking in the sheer magnitude of Sir Christopher Wren's accomplishment is a joy, but I wanted a second attempt at an image that I last captured three years ago, and I wanted to try to convey something not only sharper and cleaner but also darker and moodier.
I was fortunate enough to be shooting with clear skies that evening, and as the sun was setting there was vivid golden light streaming through the windows and striking the eastern side of the cupola, reflecting light along the inside of the dome and creating a subtle contrast along the building's surfaces. Although I already had an idea of the colder tone I wanted when editing the inside of the cathedral, I liked the drama of the warm light at the centre of the frame and the way the golden tones illuminated Sir James Thornhill's painted decoration at the top of the dome.
The final image is a combination of eight bracketed exposures -- captured with the camera lying flat on the ground and the shutter triggered by remote -- which were then blended using luminosity masks in Photoshop. Although the sun hadn't yet set, bright spotlights from the upper gallery were switched on, and these contrasted significantly with the dark shadows around the tapestries surrounding the dome, so the challenge when blending the exposures was to bring out the hidden decorative detail while reining in the intensity of the spotlights as well as the sunlight coming through the window. In the end, I isolated portions of the corresponding balcony on the other side of the dome and used these to mask out the spotlights, as I didn't think they added anything to the scene and had the potential to be a distraction.
At the colour-grading stage, I used a mixture of Curves, Levels, Colour Balance and Gradient Map adjustments to emphasise the blue tones in the shadows and the reddish-yellows in the midtones and highlights, as well as a Selective Colour adjustment to add a hint of cyan into the blue and some magenta into the yellow. At this stage I also used my brightest exposures and a selection of gradient masks to emphasise the tonality of the dome and the surrounding arches, brightening portions of the image in order to hopefully convey a sense of the depth in the image. This was important to me because, although the look-up has a kaleidoscopic and quite abstract aspect to it, I wanted viewers to have some sense of the scene's scale and proportion.
My aim with the edit was a low-contrast finish in the shadows, so when increasing structure and amplifying the whites in Nik's Silver Efex Pro, I targeted these adjustments to the highlights and midtones, creating a sense of contrast but avoiding a finish that would seem too harsh. Finally, inside Colour Efex Pro, I used the Low Key and Darken/Lighten Centre filters to gently darken the edges of the frame, hopefully drawing the eye to the cupola at the centre of the image and the awe-inspiring artistry of the images and patterns surrounding it.
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