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I've not produced any self-portraits for quite some time now, and especially not out here in Asia. However, how could i pass up both stars and sand dunes?
Red Sand Dunes, Mui Ne, Vietnam
Butter lamps (Tibetan: དཀར་མེ་, Wylie: dkar me; are a conspicuous feature of Tibetan Buddhist temples and monasteries throughout the Himalayas. The lamps traditionally burn clarified yak butter, but now often use vegetable oil or vanaspati ghee.
The butter lamps help to focus the mind and aid meditation. According to the Root tantra of Cakrasaṃvara Tantra, "If you wish for sublime realization, offer hundreds of lights".[1]
Pilgrims also supply lamp oil to gain merit. The monks in the monastery manage the actual lamps, taking extreme care to avoid starting one of the devastating fires which have damaged many monasteries over the years. For safety, butter lamps are sometimes restricted to a separate courtyard enclosure with a stone floor.
Externally, the lights are seen to banish darkness. Conceptually, they convert prosaic substance into illumination, a transformation akin to the search for enlightenment. Esoterically, they recall the heat of the tummo yoga energy of the Six Yogas of Naropa, an important text for Kagyu, Gelug, and Sakya schools of tantric Buddhism.
Had a lot of fun on our project golf outing yesterday - it was also my bid farewell so was a bit sad as well. I should clarify that I didn't actually do much golfing - I ran around the golf course with my camera snapping photos :-).
I haven't been around much lately but hope to rectify that over the weekend. Wishing you all a wonderful one!
Excerpt from the plaque:
The Toilet on the Bank of the Lake by Ilya and Emilia Kabakov
The toilet is placed on the bank of the lake, with a view of the tranquil green horizon.
The installation “plays” with two “meditative” states: sitting on the toilet and dreaming in quiet, wonderful nature.
In both states a person’s experiences are virtually identical: a particular internal concentration; isolation from the social world surrounding and frustrating each of us; a marvelous feeling of solitude, tranquility, and peace which is contrary to our usual state of perpetual anxiety; finally, a feeling of time standing still, a sense of approaching eternity seizing you completely…
But simultaneously, we understand that the building of such an installation involves entirely natural difficulties – of course, not so much of a technical as of a moral nature. Without a doubt, there could be viewers who wish to understand its artistic concept too directly.
To anticipate this, the authors propose placing a plaque in front of The Toilet.
It would clarify that before the viewer is an original, complete work of art, and that it should be understood more in some sort of metaphysical-philosophical sense than in a vulgarly naturalistic one.
...I almost missed them. But just about found time in my diary (not dairy, as is my habit to type!) and the weather gods aligned to allow me to get out and experience.
These are SOOC, as it makes it so much quicker to process :-)))
But, yes, I had that secret weapon in my SOOC arsenal... my helios lens... which adds something a little extra, without needing to prod and poke and overprocess (I hope!).
(NB i've realised this wasn't a helios shot, but one from my macro lens. just to clarify.)
A Walk Through a Blossoming Flower Field 🌷🌻🌸🌼
Taking time to travel alone can be a valuable opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, reflect, and clarify the happiness that you truly deserve.
When you are alone, you are free to do exactly what you want to do. It can help you to bloom your wisdom and gain a deeper appreciation for the happiness that you truly desire, as an investment in yourself and your long-lasting joy.
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. . . The Pursuit of Happiness . . .
Achieving a happy life involves striking a balance between receiving and denying.
It is essential to understand this balance and the factors that contribute to our unhappiness.
Unhappiness can stem from two sources:
1. Not obtaining what we desire
2. Obtaining what we do not desire
This realization teaches us that to maintain happiness in our lives, we must possess the 'courage' to pursue what we desire while also having the 'courage' to reject what we do not truly desire.
We should not endure unhappiness in favor of others' happiness. It is crucial to learn when to confidently say Yes and when to assertively say No.
Fear of saying No and being overly accommodating can lead to an unsatisfying life, whereas saying Yes and pursuing our desires can bring us closer to happiness.
Living a life as a kind girl or a nice guy, but constantly being unhappy due to the fear of rejection and loneliness, is not worth it. You should remember that no matter how nice you are or how afraid you are of haters, even the 'best' people have people who hate them.
You have to choose whether people will hate you for being a happy you or for them to hate you for pretending to be nice while being unhappy.
The true measure of a life well-lived is not in the duration of our journey, but in the abundance of joy we gather with each step we take.
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'... there was a time when god was a part of science. newton thought that his research on physics helped clarify god's celestial plan. so did linnaeus, the swedish botanist who devised our current scheme for organizing species. but over centuries of research we have learned that the idea "god did it" has never advanced our understanding of nature an iota, and that is why we abandoned it. in the early 1800s, the french mathematician laplace presented napoleon with a copy of his great five-volume work on the solar system, the mechanique celeste. aware that the books contained no mention of god, napoleon taunted him, "monsieur laplace, they tell me you have written this large book on the system of the universe, and have never even mentioned its creator." laplace answered, famously and brusquely: "je n'avais pas besoin de cette hypothese-la," "i have had no need of that hypothesis." and scientists have not needed it since.'
- jerry coyne, seeing is believing
i saw ca omid's beautiful images and i couldn't resist getting one of these. very cool.
i took this in northern athens, on the intersection of kifissias avenue and attiki odos. my position is on the map. it's processed in photomatix as an HDR from one RAW file.
on the blog: toomanytribbles.blogspot.com/2009/05/crystal-sunset.html
Just to clarify : yesterday wasn’t my bday, but thank you so much to the people who greeted me 😀 I made that pic for my dear friend in his day 🎂🎈Love and peace for all 😊
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The Siq (Arabic: السيق, transliterated al-Sīq, transcribed as-Sīq,[a] literally 'the Shaft') is the main entrance to the ancient Nabatean city of Petra in southern Jordan. Also known as Siqit, the main entrance in Petra is a dim, narrow gorge (in some points no more than 3 metres (10 ft) wide) winds its way approximately 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) and ends at Petra's most elaborate ruin, Al Khazneh (the Treasury). A wide valley outside leading to the Siq is known as the Bab as-Sīq (Gateway to the Siq).
Unlike slot canyons like Antelope Canyon, which are directly shaped by water, the Siq is a natural geological fault split apart by tectonic forces; only later was it worn smooth by water. The walls that enclose the Siq stand between 91–182 metres (299–597 ft) in height.]
The entrance to the Siq contains a huge dam, reconstructed in 1963 and again in 1991, designed to bar the mouth of the Siq and reroute the waters of Wadi Musa. The dam is a fairly true reconstruction of what the Nabataeans did to control Wadi Musa between the 1st century BC and the beginning of the 1st century AD. The entrance also contains the remnants of a monumental arch, of which only the two abutments and some hewn stones of the arch itself have survived. The arch collapsed in 1896 following an earthquake, but its appearance is known from the lithographs of Matthew Boulby and David Roberts.
The Siq was used as the grand caravan entrance into Petra. Along both walls of the fissure are a number of votive niches containing baetyli, which suggest that the Siq was sacred to the Nabatean people. In 1998, a group of statues were uncovered when digging was conducted to lower the road by more than six feet. Although the upper part is greatly eroded, it is still possible to recognise the figures of two merchants, each leading two camels. The figures are almost twice lifesize.
Along the Siq are some underground chambers, the function of which has not yet been clarified. The possibility that they were tombs has been excluded, and archaeologists find it difficult to believe that they were dwellings. The majority consensus is that they housed the guards that defended the main entrance to Petra.
spotted while traveling in Sri Lanka, I think it's a Northern plains gray langur but I'm not really sure. If anybody can clarify the specie, you are so welcome..
(Countdown #13)
First of all, I need to clarify something about this shot - DO NOT judge the quality of this photo - this was taken with my point & shoot camera, since I thought my wildlife viewing was over for the day. Most evenings while in Denali NP, we would stay out photographing the wildlife quite late. Each day was usually capped by a nice dinner & a few beers at the World Famous Salmon Bake (they serve dinners late, even @ 11 pm). This particular evening, we were eating and there was much commotion going on in the restaurant - spilling into the parking lot. Patrons began running outside. Curiosity got the best of me so I ran outside and realized that there was this grizzly bear walking literally down the sidewalk, right across from the restaurant door and right in front of the Princess Lodge. So, I took this shot, which obviously was not a quality one, but one that validated a story that we re-told many times during our trip.
Believe it or not, there were tourists running out to the bear to get in the shot near the bear. Not me! This grizzly was a bit too brazen.
Moral of the story: Always bring your camera with you, since you never knew when or where your next shot will present itself. :-)
The Cathedral of Seville is built on the old aljama mosque of the city, this shows the power that one culture exercises over another when it is conquered. This fact makes its plan different, facing Mecca and not Jerusalem, that is, facing south instead of east. It should be clarified that Mecca is oriented at 10o from Seville and not at 86o as the old mosque is oriented, this is due to the fact that in Al-Andalus the mosques had to be oriented towards the south quadrant and not towards the east, as the Christian churches did. When the Cathedral Chapter commissioned the design of the Gothic Cathedral, it stated verbatim that it wanted a Cathedral that everyone who saw it would take for crazy. For this, 5 naves were created that covered the 116 by 76 meter rectangle occupied by the Almohad mosque, this results, unlike what was usual in the great European Gothic Cathedrals, a hall plan with a Latin cross marked in height and in width by the central naves and the transept. This hall plan also results in the absence of an ambulatory at the head, which ends in a straight line like the wall of the old mosque. Later the Royal Chapel would be added, which is a Renaissance apse, but it does not really correspond to the Gothic company. In the naves of the Gospel and the Epistle, which are the lateral naves, there are many chapels. The 60 pillars support 68 ogive vaults, highlighting those of the transept and central nave with their star shapes. Instead of placing a clerestory, a continuous balcony was chosen along the main nave in order to be able to wander around the temple without being seen. Located in the central nave, in order from the feet, are the Retrochoir, the Choir, with two organs, the Transept, the Main Altar, the Back of Altar and the Royal Chapel.
The set of winter images from the Peak District continues. I was looking for simple compositions, lines and the obligatory focal point. I could have done with a better sky to be honest.
Today's photo was taken this morning at the Coventry Transport Museum. The view is a close up Macro style shot of the Rolls-Royce Avon engine that powered the record breaking Trust 2. Designed by John Akroyd and Driven by Richard Noble the car went on to break the Land Speed record at 633.468 mph on 4th October 1983. Thrust 2 held the Land Speed record until 15th October 1997 when it was surpassed by Thrust SSC which was designed in part by Richard Noble and Driven by Squadron Leader Andy Green.
The photo was taken using the app Camera Awesome on my iPhone 6.
First I used the app Snapseed to edit the picture. I cropped the image and applied the Tonal Contrast preset. I then used the selective edit feature to boost the Brightness, Contrast and Saturation of the engine turbine. I also used the Lens Blur feature to help highlight the engine and blur out the background. Finally I used PhotoToaster to add the Clarify preset and a medium Dark Vignette. I then added the Stacked frame.
Marie Hsiao
I realized I copy and pasted the description earlier and it said "large format"... just to clarify, that was a mistake-- this is digital!
To clarify, it's not in HDR.
3D Cross view- To view, sit back from your monitor 2 feet and place your index finger about 10 inches in front of your eyes and focus on your finger. This will cause your eyes to go comfortably cross eyed. Keep that same cross eyed focus and notice there are now 3 photos in the back ground. Do not let your eyes leave the cross eye as you look at the middle picture which has appeared. Now increase or decrease how much your eyes are cross eyed until the image pops into 3D. Your eyes will want to leave the cross eye, but fight that urge. This is an acquired skill and takes practice. Stop if it's uncomfortable.
The Cathedral of Seville is built on the old aljama mosque of the city, this shows the power that one culture exercises over another when it is conquered. This fact makes its plan different, facing Mecca and not Jerusalem, that is, facing south instead of east. It should be clarified that Mecca is oriented at 10o from Seville and not at 86o as the old mosque is oriented, this is due to the fact that in Al-Andalus the mosques had to be oriented towards the south quadrant and not towards the east, as the Christian churches did. When the Cathedral Chapter commissioned the design of the Gothic Cathedral, it stated verbatim that it wanted a Cathedral that everyone who saw it would take for crazy. For this, 5 naves were created that covered the 116 by 76 meter rectangle occupied by the Almohad mosque, this results, unlike what was usual in the great European Gothic Cathedrals, a hall plan with a Latin cross marked in height and in width by the central naves and the transept. This hall plan also results in the absence of an ambulatory at the head, which ends in a straight line like the wall of the old mosque. Later the Royal Chapel would be added, which is a Renaissance apse, but it does not really correspond to the Gothic company. In the naves of the Gospel and the Epistle, which are the lateral naves, there are many chapels. The 60 pillars support 68 ogive vaults, highlighting those of the transept and central nave with their star shapes. Instead of placing a clerestory, a continuous balcony was chosen along the main nave in order to be able to wander around the temple without being seen. Located in the central nave, in order from the feet, are the Retrochoir, the Choir, with two organs, the Transept, the Main Altar, the Back of Altar and the Royal Chapel.
This entire tree was awash in deep pink flowers. Shot as an in camera double exposure and clarified the in-focus portion using curves in Photoshop.
Wasserkunst Kaltehofe
Absetzbecken mit Schieberhäuschen aus wilhelminischer Zeit.
hamburger-sammelsurium.de/wasserkunst-elbinsel-kaltehofe/
Im Hintergrund: Heizkraftwerk Tiefstack
clarifying basin & combined heat and power station
The image today was taken early this evening in the middle of the City Centre of Coventry. The view is of part of the Fun Fair at the edge of the Christmas Market that is being held on the Broadgate pedestrian plaza.
The photo was taken using the app Camera+ on my iPhone 6.
First I used the app Snapseed to edit the photo. I Cropped and Straightened the image and applied the Tonal Contrast filter. I then boosted the Contrast, Saturation, Ambiance and Warmth. I also decreased the Highlights and Shadows. I finished by applying the Gamour Glow 05 preset. Next I used the app PicsArt to apply the Oil Painting preset. Finally I used the app PhotoToaster to add the Clarify preset, the Vibrant FX and an Large Dark Vignette. I then applied the Stucco texture and the Shadow II frame.
This one has been waiting in the wings for a few days.
To clarify about my leg, I won't be running any marathons for a while yet, it still gets quite sore after walking or even standing for a short time and going down stairs is agony but with time I will get there :-)
The European spindle or Euonymus europaeus is native of much of Europe, its berries are poisonous and its wood is very hard and can be sharpened to a sharp point, it was used in the past for making spindles.
Killing for Love - Jose Gonzalez
oh, just to clarify, the song is against violence and such....
Part of the Song Series
I know my photo is cheesy, but that song is awesome. you should check it out :)
The Cathedral of Seville is built on the old aljama mosque of the city, this shows the power that one culture exercises over another when it is conquered. This fact makes its plan different, facing Mecca and not Jerusalem, that is, facing south instead of east. It should be clarified that Mecca is oriented at 10o from Seville and not at 86o as the old mosque is oriented, this is due to the fact that in Al-Andalus the mosques had to be oriented towards the south quadrant and not towards the east, as the Christian churches did. When the Cathedral Chapter commissioned the design of the Gothic Cathedral, it stated verbatim that it wanted a Cathedral that everyone who saw it would take for crazy. For this, 5 naves were created that covered the 116 by 76 meter rectangle occupied by the Almohad mosque, this results, unlike what was usual in the great European Gothic Cathedrals, a hall plan with a Latin cross marked in height and in width by the central naves and the transept. This hall plan also results in the absence of an ambulatory at the head, which ends in a straight line like the wall of the old mosque. Later the Royal Chapel would be added, which is a Renaissance apse, but it does not really correspond to the Gothic company. In the naves of the Gospel and the Epistle, which are the lateral naves, there are many chapels. The 60 pillars support 68 ogive vaults, highlighting those of the transept and central nave with their star shapes. Instead of placing a clerestory, a continuous balcony was chosen along the main nave in order to be able to wander around the temple without being seen. Located in the central nave, in order from the feet, are the Retrochoir, the Choir, with two organs, the Transept, the Main Altar, the Back of Altar and the Royal Chapel.
Man is but a reed, the most feeble thing in nature, but he is a thinking reed.
Blaise Pascal.
Blaise Pascal (19 June 1623 – 19 August 1662) was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic theologian. He was a child prodigy who was educated by his father, a tax collector in Rouen. Pascal's earliest work was in the natural and applied sciences where he made important contributions to the study of fluids, and clarified the concepts of pressure and vacuum by generalising the work of Evangelista Torricelli. Pascal also wrote in defence of the scientific method.
In 1642, while still a teenager, he started some pioneering work on calculating machines. After three years of effort and 50 prototypes, he built 20 finished machines (called Pascal's calculators and later Pascalines) over the following 10 years, establishing him as one of the first two inventors of the mechanical calculator.
Pascal was an important mathematician, helping create two major new areas of research: he wrote a significant treatise on the subject of projective geometry at the age of 16, and later corresponded with Pierre de Fermat on probability theory, strongly influencing the development of modern economics and social science. Following Galileo Galilei and Torricelli, in 1647, he rebutted Aristotle's followers who insisted that nature abhors a vacuum. Pascal's results caused many disputes before being accepted. Source Wikipedia.
As canuckshutterer suggested, here is the unprocessed image of the highly clarified one I posted a day or two ago. It's a good image that stands on its own. But it doesn't have the candy-store, dream-like qualities the processed one has (for me!). Again, shot on Reala film in my Spotmatic, with its f/1.4 SMC Takumar lens.
Revelation 21:20 Exodus 28:19
At one point Amethyst was on a par with Rubies and Emerald,
until Amethyst was found in abundance in Brazil.
Its still my favorite precious stone. There is a whole study on this, in the scripture there are 21 precious stones mentioned, and Amethyst is among them, no wonder...!!!
Isaiah 54:11-12
“O you afflicted one,
Tossed with tempest, and not comforted,
Behold, I will lay your stones with colorful gems,
And lay your foundations with sapphires.
I will make your pinnacles of rubies,
Your gates of crystal,
And all your walls of precious stones.
Everything God made is good, a study in the scripture concerning precious stones clarifies their purpose and use.
Just like the heavens, and signs in the heavens are meant to be prophetic and confirm the word, Genesis 1:14 Not intended for private interpretation. Likewise precious stones are not for our use without the guidance of scripture, everything God made should lead us back to His word.
Did you know that Quartz is used in watches LCD screens, cameras radio frequencies and many other electronic devices.
When Quartz is pressed it produces an electrical current, and when Quartz is given an electric current it presses itself. When two pieces of Quartz are rubbed together they produce light on the surface and within the quartz itself, unlike friction-a phenomenon that is still not fully understood by science.
Quartz has 3 qualities;
Pyroelectric
Piezoelectric
Triboluminescence
The image for today was taken this evening in the Cathedral Quarter of Coventry City Centre. The view is looking down the narrow cobblestone lane called Hill Top. This is situated just off Priory Row near to Holy Trinity Church and the Song School of the New Cathedral of St Michael.
The photo was taken using the app ExposerGL on my iPhone 6.
First I used the app Snapseed to edit the photo. I Cropped and Straightened the image and applied both the Tonal Contrast and HDR Scape filters. I finally added a little extra Structure to the picture. Next I used the app Mextures to apply the formula called Evening Glass by Justin Halbert. I then used the app Stackables to apply the formula called Old Barn. Finally I used PhotoToaster to add the Clarify preset, the Vibrant FX and a Medium Dark Vignette. I then applied the Dirty texture and the Leather frame.
My favourite 35mm film camera I own is the Olympus OM-1. Carole and I each have one.
The first model was presented at photokina in Cologne in 1972 and was called the Olympus M-1. Thirteen years earlier, the release of the Nikon F had made the 35 mm SLR the standard choice for professionals accustomed to Leica and other rangefinders, but it had driven the market towards heavy and bulky cameras. The Olympus M-1 changed this and with it began a reduction of size, weight and noise of the 35 mm SLRs. It was designed by a team led by Yoshihisa Maitani, who had already created the Pen and Pen F cameras, noted for their compactness.
Since Leica's flagship rangefinder cameras are known as the M Series, Leica complained about the name of the M-1, forcing Olympus to rename it as the OM-1 to further clarify between the brands.
A view of downtown, taking from a moving car (no, I was not driving, just to clarify that). Hence the odd size, after cropping out moving cars, etc.
This is a perspective you can get by being there, but it's hard to see in photos (for obvious reasons). Pittsburgh has a beautiful downtown, though some areas are certainly more scenic than others.
Isn't it amazing what a little shampoo can do? I still swear by Suave Clarifying Shampoo. It's cheap but, by golly, it works!
The image today was taken this afternoon at the Baddesley Clinton National Trust estate in Warwickshire. The view is of the Baddesley Clinton moated Manor House. This Grade I listed building dates back to the 15th Century. Although I was told by a guide that a small part of the building actually dates back to the 13th Century when part of the local forest was cleared to make way for farmland. The manor was originally bought by John Brome in 1438. He passed the manor onto his Son Nicholas who is said to have killed the local Parish priest on the estate. Nicholas Brome was responsible for major rebuilding of the local parish church of St Michael as penance for the murder. After the death of Nicholas the property passed to his daughter who was married to Sir Edward Ferrers who was the High Sheriff of Warwickshire. The Manor House and estates remained in the Ferrers family for the over 500 years. The Manor House and estate was sold to the National Trust in 1980. It is still managed and operated by the Trust.
The photo was taken using the app KitCam on my iPhone 6.
First I used the app Lightroom mobile to edit the picture. I straightened the image then I added the Dynamic Colour preset. I also changed the white balance and applied some of the Dehaze feature along with a little Clarity. Next I used the app Mextures to apply the formula called Windansea by Justin Halbert. Finally I used the app PhotoToaster to add the Clarify preset, the Drama FX and an Medium Dark Vignette. I then applied the Old Paper texture and the Shadow II frame.
Today's image was taken late this afternoon inside the London Road Cemetery in Coventry. It is a view of the Grade II* Listed Anglican Chapel. This time the view of the Chapel is looking down towards it the from the top of the hill. The Chapel was built in the Mid 19th Century. It is one of two Grade II* Listed Chapels in the Cemetery.
The photo was taken using the app Cortex Camera on my iPhone 6.
First I used the app Snapseed to edit the picture. I applied the Tonal Contrast preset and decreased the highlights to bring out more detail in the clouds. I then used the selective edit feature to boost the Brightness, Contrast and Saturation of the Chapel. Next I used the app Brushstroke to apply the Oil Paint 04 preset. Finally I used PhotoToaster to add the Clarify preset and a small Dark Vignette. I then added the Canvas texture and the Leather frame.
"Cathedral to the Moon:" Cathedral Rock in Sedona appears to be reaching towards the moon during a recent evening. In this age of AI, I should clarify that this is a single, non-composite image that required research, planning, and a bit of scrambling to capture.
© Mieneke Andeweg-van Rijn 2016
All rights reserved.
Macro of a peony....so much beauty in nature...
The peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Europe and Western North America. Scientists differ on the number of species that can be distinguished ranging from 25 to 40, although the current consensus is 33 known species. The relationships between the species also need to be further clarified.
Most are herbaceous perennial plants 0.25–1 metre (0.82–3.28 ft) tall, but some are woody shrubs 0.25–3.5 metres (0.82–11.48 ft) tall. They have compound, deeply lobed leaves and large, often fragrant flowers, in colors ranging from red to white or yellow, in late spring and early summer.
“Posh Bear, I am confused.” Said Barney looking to his friend to clarify things.
“Hello confused.” Giggled Bertie. “I thought your name was Barney.”
“It is, Bertie, you know it is. Now I am even more confused.”
“So, tell me Barney what are you confused about and I will try and explain.” Said Posh Bear.
“Well, I asked my friend who is a genius, Sky, and even he didn’t know the answer to my question. He said that just maybe you might.”
“Barney, I did not say that I didn’t know the answer to your question, what I said was that I didn’t know if I knew the answer to your question. I know so many things that the answer could be there somewhere but at that moment in time I couldn’t think if I knew and if so where I had put the answer.”
“I know, Sky, you usually know everything and I am always so grateful to you for sharing your knowledge.” Said Barney.
“That is alright, Barney, it is the very least a genius can do for his friends.” Said Sky smiling.
“Anyway, getting back to the original question, Barney. What is it that confuses you?” Asked Posh Bear.
“Well, as I am sure you are aware it is very cold outside the house, and at times it can be slightly chilly inside the house, especially when the man has gone outside and left the door open or has a window open.”
“Yes, Barney, I am well aware of all that.” Said Posh.
“Well, at dark-time, when it gets extra, extra cold we all snuggle under our blankets and keep toasty warm and have sleeps.”
“Yes, that is right Barney. When it gets dark and the man turns off all the lights there is no point in us staying awake and getting cold.” Confirmed Posh Bear.
“Well, I was wondering why we don’t do that all the time when it is cold outside and wake up when it becomes warmer.”
“That is called habitation.” Said Sky proudly. “I heard all about it from Wellington one day.
“No, it is called hydration, Sky, I am sure that is what it is called. I think.” Said Bertie.
“Maybe Wellington got it wrong then, but he is normally right in what he says.” Said Sky scratching his head with a paw.
“It is neither actually, it is called hibernation, and some real bears do hibernate. We, however are not that type of bear, Barnaby, we don’t sleep all the time it is cold.” Said Posh.
“Why is that, Posh?” Asked Barney.
“There are a few reasons, Barney, the first is that our job is to take care of our hooman friend, big or small, comfort them when needed. They can want us at any time and so we always need to be available for them when they need us most. Hoomans are often lonely or worried, and we are their most trusted friend, the one that they confide in the most. We keep their secrets, they trust us. Some bears are with their hooman all their lives and are needed just as much after lots and lots of sleeps as they were when they were new.”
“I see, that is a good reason, Posh. What are the other reasons?” Asked Barney.
“Well, take Sky for instance, can you imagine Sky being able to go without honey for many sleeps on end and without eating between those sleeps? I can’t. Another reason is the man needs to try and take our picture every week, even if he makes a mess of it every week. Without us being willing subjects, there is no telling what he might try and take a picture of.”
“Talking of which, Posh, here he goes. Time to watch and enjoy him trying to get this one right.”
“It is all so predictable; he really should just accept the inevitable.” Said Posh Bear shaking his head.
The books in the photograph are, Whatever Next by Jill Murphy and Hooray for Winnie-the-Pooh from stories by A. A. Milne.
The image for today was taken in Upper Spon Street in Coventry. It is a view of the Ruins of the Chapel of Saints James & Christopher. Not much is really known about the Chapel. It is thought that it dates from the 15th Century. It was made of Sandstone and was probably a craft Chapel for the local weavers. The Ruins are classed as Grade II listed.
The photo was taken using the app ExposerGL on my iPhone 6.
First I used the app Snapseed to edit the photo. I Cropped the image and applied the Tonal Contrast filter. I then applied the 05 Vintage filter. I finally used the Healing feature to delete the edge of the new building that could be seen on the left side of the image. Next I used the app Stackables to apply the formula called Sienna. I then used the app DistressedFX to add the Stirred overlay and the Lade texture. Finally I used PhotoToaster to add the Clarify preset, the Stark FX and a Small Dark Vignette. I then applied the Old Paper texture and the Charcoal frame.
Just to clarify, I was not in New York last night, I just couldn't find a better image to super-impose the eclipse on, so here you go.. my version of this rare occasion! :)
Under Nottingham Castle.
Never actually went through the tunnel. People seem to like this image but I have had to 'clarify' it to get more out of it. Also it's one of the colour ones altered to b/w as I do sometimes.
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There's a few things I better clarify.....
firstly this is not snow - It's my attempt at infrared, using the photo editing software, GIMP :)
and secondly, the moon belongs to a texture by talented and creative lady Lenabem-Anna www.flickr.com/photos/lenabem-anna/8094917840/in/photostr...
This shot was taken in October from a bridge near Tandragee, Co. Armagh.
We've had dreadful storms here in Northern Ireland over the last couple of days, very heavy winds, rain and tonight thunder and lightning. I've lost half a fence... well, I can't say lost, because I can still see it, it's just not where it used to be!!!!
thanks to all those who were concerned for my safety :)
Thank you also for your visits, comments and faves on my previous uploads, I appreciate and read every message :)
Enjoy your weekend everyone :)
USDA Prime Filet Mignon cooked sous vide then seared in clarified butter, Rosemary, garlic and then drizzled with black truffle oil
Caramelized Shallot sauce
Roasted garlic smashed potatoes
Sautéed Swiss chard
Paired with a 2012 Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon