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“Without pain, denial, and darkness, there would be no definition to enthusiasm, authenticity, and joy. Contrast in life is what makes your life a work of art.” - Amy Larson
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A perfectly imperfect dahlia bloom taken at the Adelaide Botanical Garden.
Wabi-sabi is the Japanese view or thought of finding beauty in every aspect of imperfection in nature.
It is about the aesthetic of things in existence, that are “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete”.
Authenticity is a big part of Wabi-sabi, so cracks and imperfections are cherished for symbolising the passage of time and loving use.
Embracing Wabi-sabi in the home teaches us to be content with our current lot without constantly yearning for more.
It’s the perfect antidote to a throwaway society built on disposable goods and mass-produced, homogeneous items.
This Japanese philosophy encourages us to focus on the blessings shining in our daily lives and celebrate the way things are rather than craving how they should be.
So be content with what you have, life is too short to worry about what you don't have.
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but I'll have the courage to be my authentic self.
"Be weird. Be random. Be who you are, because you never know who would love the person you hide." - Alan Watts
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……Another interesting Shrewsbury pub - no doubting the authenticity of this timber framed building, thankfully Shrewsbury has many fine examples Taken on my phone in Apple RAW and edited to B&W in Lightroom. Alan:-) ……..
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©Alan Foster. All rights reserved. Do not use without permission.……
Langkawi - Another quiet, peaceful spot on the back roads of our scooters, always on the lookout for hidden treasures and authenticity in every country. Here we are in front of a beautiful pond that I wanted to immortalize.
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"Authenticity is a rare vibe."
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Nestled along the southern coast of Sicily, Santa Maria del Focallo is one of the most unspoiled beaches in the Ragusa province. This wild stretch of golden sand is framed by soft dunes covered in Mediterranean vegetation, gently sloping into crystal-clear, turquoise waters. Far from the crowds, the beach offers a sense of peace and natural beauty that feels almost untouched by time. It’s an ideal destination for those seeking authenticity, long walks by the sea, and the serene charm of Sicily’s coastal wilderness.
Authenticity is the source of success ...
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some light situations can only be photographed around December 21, when the sun, shining from the south, is flat enough ...
manche Lichtsituationen kann man nur um den 21. Dezember fotografieren, wenn die Sonne, aus Süden kommend, flach genug steht ...
Authentizität ist der Urspung des Erfolges ...
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A black and white photographic composition focused on the sculptural elongation of the neck, recalling the formal abstraction and linear purity of Modigliani's works. The visual exploration goes beyond the ideal aesthetics of form, completing itself through the integration and texture of the submental scars, embedding the authenticity of the body and real life within the geometric design.
“Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.”
—Brené Brown
P.S. You’re beautiful.~
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morning light streamed through the window, sharp and golden, carving shapes in the air. two tables away, a man sat still, the lines on his face deep as stories untold. i asked if i could take his portrait. he chuckled, waved me off. "i’m not a good-looking man," he said. nonsense, i told him. the light wasn’t interested in good looks. it loved character, and he had plenty of it. he let me shoot, the glow falling across his weathered features like a map of a life lived. when i showed him the raw frame on my phone, his lips curled into a smile, faint but real. "not bad," he said. he was right—it wasn’t bad. it was honest.
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Dances from MOVE!
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The Animations have been recorded under real Clubbing Conditions.
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"And did those feet in ancient time" is a poem by William Blake from the preface to his epic Milton: A Poem in Two Books, one of a collection of writings known as the Prophetic Books. The poem printed in 1808; today it is best known as the hymn "Jerusalem".
It is often assumed that the poem was inspired by the apocryphal story that a young Jesus, accompanied by Joseph of Arimathea, a tin merchant, travelled to what is now England and visited Glastonbury during his unknown years. Most scholars reject the historical authenticity of this story out of hand, and according to British folklore scholar A. W. Smith, "there was little reason to believe that an oral tradition concerning a visit made by Jesus to Britain existed before the early part of the twentieth century".
Blake does not name the walker on "England's green and pleasant land".
According to a story available at the time of Blake's writing, in Milton's History of Britain, Joseph of Arimathea, alone, travelled after the death of Jesus, and first preached to the ancient Britons.
A smile so open and genuine that it outshines the moment.
Classic, timeless, full of charm – a portrait that speaks of both strength and ease.
A quiet moment at the edge of the world — she stands before the ocean as the sun melts into gold.
The wind carries stories, the waves whisper peace, and the light feels like a secret only the heart can hear. 🌊🌅
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Beautiful, epic , vast .. a loving work of art and one of my favourite places to go photograph .. hope you enjoy these beautiful views of Portugals stunning countryside x
Golden light spills across the Aveiro lagoon as the sun sinks low over the Atlantic. The calm waters reflect hues of pink and amber, while herons, flamingos, and egrets drift gracefully across the shallows. Evening sea walks here are a quiet ritual — the air salty, the light soft, and the rhythm of nature unhurried. A peaceful moment where land, sea, and sky seem to breathe together.
The day fades into stillness as waves whisper against the shore. The horizon glows in soft gold and violet — a quiet space for reflection and calm. Captured during golden hour, this seascape reminds us that every ending can feel like a beginning.
Centred on the artist as avatar, she builds, breaks down, gestures, cries, dissolves. Colour passes over her monochromatic existence. At all times somebody and nobody. An exercise in the minimal.
A still from a video filmed at a performance by SaveMe Oh in Second Life, 7 January 2022.
Standing on the ridge, watching the wind roll through the valley, it feels like the world just keeps going — horizon after horizon, cloud after cloud. The turbines turn quietly in the distance, a reminder of how far we’ve come and how much more there is ahead.
This view is more than a landscape; it’s a moment of stillness that whispers possibility — of journeys not yet taken, and ideas still forming on the edge of the sky.
Striking and beautiful the caramulo mountains are stepped in history and take you back to a time once forgotten.
With its unique impact and authenticity, participatory nature with environmental
Consciousness, sand sculpture seems to have become a major tourist attraction
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I can not post my works to flickr, why?
The all images are in file and can not seeing
The window 10 spying on me and trying to destroy all
Never use Window 10 my friends or you will be the same
It stops my DVD player working eating some of my files
I have perches thousand CD and DVD now all can not play by PC
My file "Stan by" was been locked now why?
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Window upgraded my window 7 to flagship, professional by force then to 10, I find the speed was slow down and something spying on me so back to 7, then they said my 7 was
not official ed. for this I pay more than 6,000 NT$ for Microsoft
they sent me a copy of window 10 with a letter tell me pass word, can you except this? Is this was act of big company as Microsoft?
The world glows in gold — the kind of sunset that makes you forget everything.
But not the phones.
Two men stand in front of this quiet miracle, screens lighting their faces brighter than the sun itself.
Even in moments of absolute beauty, we struggle to look up — to just be here.
A modern kind of blindness… surrounded by wonder.
The Soul of the Land: A Journey Through Time and Tradition
This evocative collection captures a series of cinematic moments rooted in the rugged beauty of rural heritage and the timeless spirit of nature. The series explores the deep, silent connection between the land and its inhabitants, weaving a narrative of solitude, resilience, and ancestral tradition. From the weathered, soulful gaze of an elderly shepherd to the meticulous, scarred hands of a woodworker, each frame pays tribute to a life defined by authenticity and craft.
The journey traverses misty villages perched on jagged cliffs, ancient gnarled olive trees standing as silent witnesses to history, and the majestic flight of vultures over deep canyons. Whether it is the quiet comfort of a freshly baked loaf of bread in a sunlit kitchen or the melancholic beauty of a rainy street at dusk, these images invite the viewer to pause and reflect on the dignity of a vanishing world. A visual exploration of rustic simplicity, where every stone, texture, and ray of light tells a story of belonging and endurance.
These images were generated by Artificial Intelligence.
In comparison to other ksour of the region, the Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou has preserved its architectural authenticity with regard to configuration and materials. The architectural style is well preserved and the earthen constructions are perfectly adapted to the climatic conditions and are in harmony with the natural and social environment
Taken @Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco, North Africa.
The last light of day melts into the horizon — soft gold and quiet blues meeting in perfect stillness. The sea rests in gentle rhythm, each wave whispering peace. A moment of calm, where time pauses and the world feels beautifully still. 🌅
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