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At what point does a photo become an illustration or work of art? Photoshop recently launched its Sky Replacement tool, and this weekend I gave it a whirl. You can see the original image here:
www.flickr.com/gp/starwizard/riCyoi
The sky replacement was very, very simple. The water reflection took a lot of trial and effort; it's not yet part of the sky replacement built-in tool. The water area still needs about an hour more of attention to clean up some pixel peeping details.
It's an amazing transformation into a believable scene I dream of capturing - I am sure I could sell this as a work of art, and most people would never question the authenticity.
At what point do our edits change a photo to an illustration or work of art?
“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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Los pueblos medievales o bastidas que salpican el paisaje de Dordoña-Périgord han conservado sus almas y son considerados de los más bellos de Francia. Estos pueblos típicos encantan por su autenticidad, su arquitectura y la quietud que emana de ellos. No hay megalópolis sino ciudades a escala humana.
The medieval villages or Bastidas which dot the landscape of the Dordogne Perigord have retained their souls and are considered the most beautiful in France. These typical villages enchant by its authenticity, its architecture and the stillness that emanates from them. There is no megalopolis but cities on a human scale.
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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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“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” -Winston S. Churchill
“You can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.” - Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
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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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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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Never be afraid of being different; always stay true to yourself, even if it comes at the cost of being withered. As long as your roots are deep in the soil, you are alive — even in silence and dryness. The peace that flows from your authenticity radiates around you, coloring every place you touch.
The freshly fallen snow makes for a spectacular scene as Boston and Maine F Units 4266 and 4268 lead their train through Sawyers River, MP 74.8 on the former Maine Central Mountain Sub. On the right is the historic section men's car house, adding to the authenticity of this amazing New England scene. Does it get any better than authentic B&M F units in the fresh snow? I'm honestly not sure it does, and this is easily one of my favorite scenes from the day.
Close-up of a big cat in its natural habitat taken on an immersive wildlife photo safari (badlands of West Hertfordshire; Fuji X-Pro1, Fujinon XF 1.4/35 wide-open). I had a window seat on the custom vehicle and got eye to eye with the beast - something you can't have on the internet.
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(shown above: Chic Attitude Bento Pose No. 3)
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Whether you’re creating romantic, dramatic, artistic or cinematic scenes, these poses bring emotion, elegance and authenticity to every shot.
Each pose emphasises subtle movements and natural body language — ideal for photographers and storytellers
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a fleeting glance becomes a conversation without words. suspended between curiosity and amusement, the expression lingers long after the moment has passed, revealing how much a portrait can say through a single look.
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.
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Dances from MOVE!
on her:
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The Animations have been recorded under real Clubbing Conditions.
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Music is from Tricky - Wash My Soul
A moonchild is often described as someone who:
Feels deeply, even when they don't always show it.
Is introspective and enjoys solitude as much as companionship.
Finds beauty in quiet moments—moonlit walks, rain, forests, oceans, or star-filled skies.
Possesses a vivid imagination and a rich inner world.
Is naturally creative, often drawn to writing, music, painting, photography, or storytelling.
Has strong intuition and notices subtle emotions and unspoken details.
Offers comfort and understanding to others without seeking attention.
Values authenticity over popularity.
Is fascinated by mystery, dreams, symbolism, and the unknown.
Moves through life thoughtfully rather than impulsively.
Appreciates calm, peaceful environments more than loud or chaotic ones.
Often feels a deep connection to nature, especially nighttime landscapes, tides, lakes, oceans, and forests.
May seem reserved at first but forms profound, lasting connections with people they trust.
Finds meaning in moments that others might overlook.
A moonchild isn't necessarily shy or fragile. They can be resilient, independent, and quietly powerful. Their strength often comes from emotional intelligence, empathy, patience, and the ability to remain grounded during difficult times.
In the long shadows of morning, life begins slowly.
A woman in her traditional clothing is already at work, bent toward the earth and her animals in an ancient ritual of sustenance.
Just a few steps away, wrapped in a modern hoodie and cap, a sleepy child stretches against the wooden pen, trying to hold on to one last dream between yawns.
The steppe never waits, and yet, for a brief moment, time seems willing to pause.
Frequent rain - not monsoon or flooding - little and often.
"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.
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.
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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.
I'm sure this looks familiar from the version I posted for the Slider Sunday group, this was the starter image. I included it in the first comment along with the shot I took the night before.
The complete history of the Wigwam Villages follows from Wikipedia ( just in case you missed it the first time around);
The Wigwam Motels, also known as the "Wigwam Villages," is a motel chain in the United States built during the 1930s and 1940s. The rooms are built in the form of tipis, mistakenly referred to as wigwams. It originally had seven different locations: two locations in Kentucky and one each in Alabama, Florida, Arizona, Louisiana, and California.
They are very distinctive historic landmarks. Two of the three surviving motels are located on historic U.S. Route 66: in Holbrook, Arizona, and in San Bernardino, California. All three of the surviving motels are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the Wigwam Motel in Cave City, Kentucky, was listed in 1988 under the official designation of Wigwam Village 2; the Wigwam Motel in Arizona was listed as Wigwam Village 6 in 2002; and the Wigwam Motel in California was listed in 2012 as Wigwam Village 7.
Frank A. Redford developed the Village after adding tipi-shaped motel units around a museum-shop he had built to house his collection of Native American artifacts. He applied for a patent on the ornamental design of the buildings on December 17, 1935, and was granted Design Patent 98,617 on February 18, 1936. The original drawing includes the swastika, at the time a symbol associated with Native Americans or often worn as a good-luck charm.
Seven Wigwam Villages were built between 1933 and 1949.
Village 6: Holbrook, Arizona
Arizona motel owner Chester E. Lewis built this Wigwam Village in 1950. It is located on the historic Route 66, at 811 West Hopi Drive in Holbrook, Arizona. Nearby places of interest include Petrified Forest National Park, Meteor Crater (Barringer Crater), and the Grand Canyon.
The plans for this motel were based on the original of Frank A. Redford. Lewis first became aware of the distinctive wigwam designs when passing through Cave City in 1938. He purchased the rights to Redford's design, as well as the right to use the name "Wigwam Village," in a novel royalty agreement: coin-operated radios would be installed in Lewis's Wigwam Village, and every dime inserted for 30 minutes of play would be sent to Redford as payment.
Wigwam Village 6, Holbrook, Arizona
The motel is arranged as a square, with 15 concrete and steel wigwams on three sides and the main office on the fourth, flanked by two smaller sized wigwams; there was also originally a gas station on the complex. The individual units are called "wigwams," not "rooms" or "tepees" or "cabins." The units are numbered from 1 to 16, (there is no 13). The base diameter is 14 feet (4.3 m), with each unit 32 feet (9.8 m) in height. Behind the main room of each unit is a small bathroom with sink, toilet and shower. Current rooms contain the original restored hickory furniture, two double beds, satellite TV and a window-mounted air conditioner. In keeping with the authenticity of the restoration, there are no telephones or ice machine. Vintage restored automobiles from the 1960s and earlier are located throughout the parking area. Small green metal benches etched with the words "Wigwam Village 6" are scattered throughout the complex as well.
Lewis operated the motel until closing it in 1974 when Interstate 40 bypassed downtown Holbrook. Two years after his death in 1986, sons Clifton and Paul Lewis and daughter Elinor renovated the motel before reopening it in 1988.
The Lewis family continues to run and maintain Wigwam Village 6. Near the registration desk is a small room that contains much of Chester Lewis's memorabilia, including a collection of petrified wood.
Wigwam Village 6 has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places since May 2, 2002.
Wikipedia (references removed)
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.
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.
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?
This file was Post image for Flickr
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?
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Real is so rare these days
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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.