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The orange portion is an original natural gas torch flame
two — three meters tall as photographed.
The blue position is the same flame with distortions applied. Each part echos its counterpart in the original.
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''Avevo capito che rinunciare a se stessi, non amarsi è come sbagliare a chiudere il primo bottone della camicia. Tutti gli altri poi sono sbagliati di conseguenza. Amarsi è l'unica certezza per riuscire ad amare davvero gli altri.''
fabiovolo.
Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still.
Dorothea Lange
Upper Dowdy Creek
New River Gorge
Mona's face added to a photo (altered and coloured) from a collection at e-vint.com, no longer selling.
Location: Halle / Alter Schlachthof
Bearbeitung: Jürgen Krall Photography
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All right guys, this is my first tv review!
Altered Carbon is set in 2384, where people don’t age or actually die because their consciousness are put in “sleeves”, a term meaning new bodies. Everyone is equipped with “stacks”, which preserves the consciousness at the back of the neck. The main character is Takeshi Kovacs, played by Will Yun Lee in the original body, is a soldier/mercenary of a group, and somehow wakes up 250 years later after he is killed, in a new body, played by Joel Kinnaman. He is a prisoner facing crimes, but is given the decision to help solve the murder of a wealthy “meth”, Laurens Bancroft (James Purefoy), or remain in prison for life.
So this show is based on a book back in 2002, (which I have never read yet) written by author Richard K. Morgan, despite many people saying the differences like merging characters or derivative of source material. I love the mystery, mood, dark tones, diversity, nice themes and the consciousness thing which could be real and might happen in the future. The story is very rich and engaging, because on the way with Takeshi’s investigation, there are a few subplots and a slew of supporting characters and enemies. Takeshi doesn’t go alone, he’s got Detective Ortega (Maria Higareda) who sometimes works with him or behind his back. Poe, based on Edgar Allan Poe, who is the hotel manager of an A.I hotel named Raven who provides Takeshi his stay and a base (nice nod, because the actor, Chris Conner, does resemble the original). There’s also a military medic, played by Ato Essandoh, and so many characters along the way.
This show is full of visuals, twists and turns, plus some awesome action sequences, flashbacks jumping to 250 years ago and present, plus some sex and violence (you know what I mean). It is highly reminiscent of sci fi movies, games, books and tv shows, notably Blade Runner, the Deus Ex franchise, Total Recall, Robocop and etc. The cast is also great too, they give off great performances, and is pretty diverse.
Last but not least is the terms and expansive vocabulary, which is pretty cool, like “meth” meaning the richest, wealthiest people praised like gods, based on the Biblical figure, Methuselah. The only problems are a few plot holes and the ending, but overall, I’m pretty impressed with the show—-and I’m looking forward to a season 2.
If you’re a fan of sci-fi, just looking for something good to watch, or whatever reasons, this new show that popped up a few days ago should pleasure you. Also, some references and Easter eggs :)
The Spanish Synagogue is the most recent synagogue in the Prague Jewish Town.
Built in 1868 for the local Reform congregation on the site of the 12th-century Altschul, which was the oldest synagogue in the Prague ghetto.
It was called the Spanish Synagogue for its impressive Moorish interior design, influenced by the famous Alhambra. The building was designed by Josef Niklas and Jan Bělský, the remarkable interior (from 1882–83) by Antonín Baum and Bedřich Münzberger.
František Škroup, the composer of the Czech national anthem, served as organist here in 1836-45.
maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shangri%20La/226/164/30 Play, but chill. Laugh, but love. Not to mention the abstract seaside garden of moody vibes. Be sure to let my windlight control yours....works best that way. I didn't make this place to be seen in daylight :)
Some time ago I ran across my never-finished altered book, started years ago. It was fun to find, maybe it will evolve :)
Well, i decided to stop a little with my mineral crystals as i know it´s not for everyone´s taste. For me they are amazing as they represent the visible way of the order of molecules and the chemical link in the basis of our universe. :)
But for not doing an extreme change in my gallery, i post geology in all its manifestation! Altered mountains. Color created by the hidrothermal fluids that change the rock physical and chemical composition. A view to remember. Love this place.
St. Peter's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the inner city of Munich, southern Germany. Its 91-metre (299 ft) tower is commonly known as "Alter Peter"—Old Peter—and is emblematic of Munich. St Peter's is the oldest recorded parish church in Munich and presumably the originating point for the whole city.