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3 February at 13.00 - 16.00 Rasmussen Quinteto feat. Leo Minax
Sophisticated jazzy folklore based on the highlands of Brazil! Steen Rasmussen has once again invited Leo Minax, one of Brazil's great vocalists, to Denmark. Together they deliver contemporary Brazilian music as we know it from Gilberto Gil, among others. Sophisticated jazzy folklore based on Brazil's highlands,
Minas Gerais, where Leo Minax has his roots. In addition, they delve into the songs of the bossanova's first man, Antonio Carlos Jobim, which Leo Minax interprets uncontrollably beautifully. Line-up: Leo Minax (BR, voc, g), Steen Rasmussen (p), Lis Wessberg (tb), Bastian Sjelberg (b), Martin Andersen (dm) 10 February at 13.00 - 16.00
One of the kingdom's leading interpreters of Brazilian jazz, Steen Rasmussen, has for many years been in love with the fun-loving Brazilian music, but at the same time there is room for Nordic melancholy. He has created some endearing melodies where both lightness, elegance and depth unfold. Now Rasmussen has again invited his good business partner Leo Minax to Denmark. A highly respected bossanova singer and songwriter in both his native Brazil and Spain, where he resides. Welcome to a warm musical experience in a cold time, where Minax throws himself into his own compositions rounded by sophisticated jazzy folklore based on Brazil's highlands as well as songs from the great bossanova songbook. And then the two main characters of the evening will be warmly supported by three excellent musicians from the top shelf on the domestic music scene
I’m learning to appreciate the starkness that February is.
February is a linear, monochrome, say only what you need to say, sort of month. It’s a wear your warm coat, and realize you aren’t actually that cold time of year. It’s a good time to consider how fortunate you really are in the larger scheme of things. It’s a quiet, seek out beauty for yourself, make your happiness where you are type of month. Sometimes its 28 (29) days seem to expand to make the month feel like the longest, rather than the shortest, month in the calendar year. Lean into each day anyway. February is a month for realizing all the things we realize when things are not easy. It’s a wonderful time to let go.
And, if we try, it’s a month, at least in Michigan, to appreciate the beauty in the softer light of an overcast, cloudy day.
I have taken some beautiful photos of nature this month, but here is a simple view of the building and walkway at Barton Dam. I've rendered in black and white to suit the season. For me, it's about symmetry and place. It felt good to be there, in this particular moment, on this particular day, and just look.
I pray we each find peace with whatever light falls upon us today, even if it feels obscured by circumstance. Thinking of you.
Barton Dam, Ann Arbor, Michigan. February 18, 2021.
IMG_0729 b B&W
Thursday, 21 May 2020: our temperature at noon is 5C (windchill -1C). Sunrise is at 5:37 am, and sunset is at 9:29 pm. Heavy rain continues, which adds to the melting snow coming down from the mountains, resulting in a risk of local flooding.
Yet again, it is such a wet, miserable day here today, 21 May. We are in for another rainy day tomorrow, so I'm not sure when I will be getting out anywhere, though I actually did get out briefly yesterday morning - to the car dealership! My 15-day wait for a car repair appointment ended, thank goodness, but they were unable to find anything wrong. One of the staff told me that she had just changed the power-start button in the same vehicle model as mine, for another customer. That was what I had wondered about, too. So, they are ordering in the right part for me and then will need to have my car in overnight. Luckily, it is still under warranty. Sooner or later, though, I will be seeing birds and other welcome things again, something that has happened on just a few scattered drives during the last two and a half months.
On the way home, I called in at Pies + Cafe to pick up several meat pies, quiche, chili, and fresh fruit salad. This little cafe uses fresh ingredients and is a favourite of mine. It is so important to support local small businesses, as they are all struggling at this difficult time.
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I am adding the description that I added under a previously-posted photo taken on the same outing, to remind myself of where I went and what I saw.
"Well, the weather forecast for Kananaskis for 24 September 2019 was not exactly accurate - sun, with cloud in the afternoon. They kind of forgot to mention the strong wind, light rain .... and SNOW! For a few minutes, it was one kind of weather, then a few more minutes of a different kind, repeated throughout the afternoon. Our temperatures are falling - forecast for rain/light snow today, then three days of snow with temps down to around -1C. What a way to celebrate the first few days of fall. The expected snow will probably remove quite a few of the golden leaves, so I wanted anther chance to see and photograph them while I had the chance. The sky was blue when I set out that morning and I felt quite hopeful. When I go to Kananaskis, I always go south from the city. I had no idea where I would be going, but I knew that it wouldn't be as far as I would have liked. As it turned out, I had a few surprises along the way, so it was a real mixed day of photo opportunities - my favourite kind of day. After stopping to take a few scenic shots on the way to the main highway through Kananaskis, I eventually reached the area where the American Pikas live. I really lucked out almost straight away, as the only few photos I took were when one Pika showed itself, and that was within maybe ten minutes. By this time, the wind was strong and it was snowing, and it was cold! Time to get out of there, as the scree slope is treacherous enough on a calm, clear day. Driving further north, I was delighted to see a convoy of maybe eight or so beautiful old cars heading in my direction. Couldn't resist, so I followed them when they turned off into a small picnic area. I asked if I could take a few quick photos and they were happy enough for me to do that. One car owner did comment about blurry photos because of the falling snow, but surprisingly my photos came out sharp enough. Further on, I made a quick stop at another pull-off and was happy to notice a few mushrooms. When I turned around to head for home, I was even happier. I pulled over to take a photo of one of the mountain peaks. One tiny white speck in the distance, just off the road, caught my eye. When I went to check it out, I found myself staring at a little group of Shaggy Mane/Inky Cap mushrooms. The largest one had already started the process of curling up the rim of its cap and dripping a black ink. So much rain this year has resulted in such an amazing fungi season. Much closer to home, I decided to take a side road that has such beautiful hill and mountain views. An old wooden barn was a welcome surprise - I don't remember seeing this one before. So, a lovely day out, driving 320 km, with such a mixture of weather and sightings. So glad I did decide to go - as usual, a very last minute decision, but basically, I just need to grab my cameras and go : )"
Be still and find wisdom.
Take a timeout on your next walk in nature and listen to all that is around you the wind, the smell of earth, water, and the perfume of trees and flowers.
Hear the bird songs, the sound of the stream, the buzzing of bees. You don't have to do a yoga pose but sometime I do a bit of tai chi or simple breathing. It will bring you to that be here now moment which may not be inner peace but is a zen of being present to life. On this trail we walked mostly in the rain with the trees as our shelter. What might have been a damp cold time turned into some moments to cherish as all to soon we find ourselves back in the world of computers, artificial noise . Take time to smell the roses and the rain on your life's journey. Peace out.
PS For some great music ask Siri, Alexa, Spotify and Amazon to play music by JOHN WILLIAM HAMMOND, use all 3 names.
Joyful fun and soulful too . Enjoy!
No spectacular sunset on this weekend's hike, but it's always nice to watch how the colors change from daylight to the night.
It was a very calm evening with temperature dropping rapidly from some 20C to 10C. It was getting misty and cold - time to pack camera stuff and head home.
Manual focused to the background trees and "handheld" the camera on against my leg. Sharp enough for me.. I could try focus stacking the next time, not sure though would it stack well when handhelding the camera.
Low clouds and snow, a chill you feel when the wind blows. Chicago from a few thousand feet. Airplane window photo.
Diary of a Snow Shoveler, Vidular on YouTube
:-)
Down the woods today with HUNTY, good day, good 2 get him out.
The weather is gettin colder and colder, time 2 change tatics.
Dedicated 2 STRAID - happy birthday geezer......
When the weather gets cold....time to head for the beach. They may not be raptors but they have their own beauty and gracefull flight style. The best part is they are always around.
Phone Booth doesn't know yet, but it's his last winter.
The last freezing cold time waiting in vain for someone to come. For someone to call.
Very soon he will be removed. And not replaced.
"Times are changing my friend !", they say.
But sometimes changing doesn't seem such a good thing...
C'est le dernier hiver de Madame la Cabine de Téléphone.
Dernière fois à se geler les mécanismes à attendre en vain quelqu'un. Attendre en vain un appel.
Bientôt elle sera retirée. Retraitée et pas remplacée.
La retraite vient trop tôt pour les cabines.
"Les temps changent, les amis", disent-ils.
Mais parfois le changement laisse un arrière-goût amer...
Péville (Grivegnée), Belgique
4/52
Could you beam me up
Give me a minute, I don't know what I'd say in it
I'd probably just stare, happy just to be there holding your face
A couple days late but I was having trouble backing up my photos to my external hard drive. Thought I had lost everything but thank god I was able to save and repair the disc.
I had a good but cold time taking this photo. It had rained and washed away all the snow but the winter cold was still present, not to mention there were high winds as well! Cannot wait for summer <3
Had a rough week, a friends aunt died of cancer. She was like family to me so this photo is for her. The lyrics are from a song sang by the music pop artist Pink. Its one of my favourite songs from her new album.
I hope to become a lot more creative with my photos but after having a lot of cloudy days it was nice to go shoot in the sunset again. I also hope to be uploading more frequently!
xo
Parámetros :: Parameters: Pentax *istDS; ISO 200; f 11; 1/2000; 18 mm
(Es). Historia: Frío momento de Enero de 2008. Salí a dar una vuelta con la Kawa Vulcan. Niebla fría, a pesar de ser poco después de medio día. Paré un poco fuera de la carretera de la zona de la Sobarriba, cerca de León. Tiré algunas fotos y esta es una, el retrato de una moto que casi no se deja ver.
Toma: Toma en un día de frío, con las manos heladas porque no tenía puños calefactados en la moto aquellos días. No hay filtro de tipo alguno, salvo el polarizado. La niebla estaba allí tal y como la veis aquí. No hay tarjeta negra, ni mano, ni tapa de objetivo, ni nada que se le parezca para que el sol apareciera así. Miro por el visor, me gusta el encuadre y tiro. Hacía un frío que pelaba y todavía tenía que volver a casa.
Tratamiento: Con Aperture. Original en JPG. Bajo la definición al máximo y paso a Blanco y Negro sin más que quitando la saturación. Bajo ligeramente las luces altas y aclaro un poco las zonas de sombra y vuelvo luego a oscurecer los medios tonos. El rango tonal alto lo bajo al máximo y el medio lo subo ligeramente.
El encuadre se ha tal como está en el original.
¡Vaya!. !Ya he me he excedido otra vez con el texto!. Se breve en tus razonamientos, que ninguno hay gustoso si es largo. (Don Quijote a Sancho). Don Quijote de la Mancha, Parte I, Cap. 21.
¡Eso es todo amigos!
(En). The History: Cold time of January 2008. I went for a ride with the Kawa Vulcan. Cold mist, despite being shortly 12 AM. I stopped a little off the road Sobarriba, area near Leon. I shot some photos and this is one, the portrait of a bike that hardly lets on.
Taking up: Take on a cold day, with cold hands because I had heated grips on the bike that day. There is no filter of any kind, except polarized. The fog was there as we see here. No black card, or hand or lens cap, or anything like it for the sun to appear as well. I look through the viewfinder, I like the framing and shooting. It was freezing cold and still had to go home.
Treatment: With Aperture. Original in JPG. Under the definition the maximum and step White and Black simply by removing saturation. Under slightly highlight and clarify some areas of shade and back then darken the midtones. The high tonal range so low maximum and average upload it slightly.
The frame is as is in the original.
Oops. I've already I have exceeded again with text!. Brief in your reasoning, that there is not tasty if it is long. (Don Quixote to Sancho). Don Quixote, Part I, Ch. 21.
That's all folks !!
I couldn't keep the rain off. Huge splots were blurring everything. Its on a hill so everything was blowing and flowing everywhere and freezing cold. Time to stop before the camera does!
Well, the weather forecast for Kananaskis for yesterday, 24 September 2019, was not exactly accurate - sun, with cloud in the afternoon. They kind of forgot to mention the strong wind, light rain .... and SNOW! For a few minutes, it was one kind of weather, then a few more minutes of a different kind, repeated throughout the afternoon.
Our temperatures are falling - forecast for rain tomorrow, rain and snow the next day, then two days of snow with temps down to 0C and -1C. What a way to celebrate the first few days of fall. The expected snow will probably remove quite a few of the golden leaves, so I wanted anther chance to see and photograph them while I had the chance.
The sky was blue when I set out yesterday morning and I felt quite hopeful. When I go to Kananaskis, I always go south from the city. I had no idea where I would be going, but I knew that it wouldn't be as far as I would have liked. As it turned out, I had a few surprises along the way, so it was a real mixed day of photo opportunities - my favourite kind of day.
After stopping to take a few scenic shots on the way to the main highway through Kananaskis, I eventually reached the area where the American Pikas live. I really lucked out almost straight away, as the only few photos I took were when one Pika showed itself, and that was within maybe ten minutes. By this time, the wind was strong and it was snowing, and it was cold! Time to get out of there, as the scree slope is treacherous enough on a calm, clear day.
Driving further north, I was delighted to see a convoy of maybe a dozen beautiful old cars heading in my direction. Couldn't resist, so I followed them when they turned off into a small picnic area. I asked if I could take a few quick photos and they were happy enough for me to do that. One car owner did comment about blurry photos because of the falling snow, but surprisingly my photos came out sharp enough.
Further on, I made a quick stop at another pull-off and was happy to notice a few mushrooms. When I turned around to head for home, I was even happier. I pulled over to take a photo of one of the mountain peaks. One tiny white speck in the distance, just off the road, caught my eye. When I went to check it out, I found myself staring at a little group of Shaggy Mane/Ink Cap mushrooms. The largest one had already started the process of curling up the rim of its cap and dripping a black ink. So much rain this year has resulted in such an amazing fungi season.
Much closer to home, I decided to take a side road that has such beautiful hill and mountain views. An old wooden barn was a welcome surprise - I don't remember seeing this one before.
So, a lovely day out, driving 320 km, with such a mixture of weather and sightings. So glad I did decide to go - as usual, a very last minute decision, but basically, I just need to grab my cameras and go : )
See the moonlight sparkle on the snow
The fireplace in afterglow
The airls become so crisp and Clear
Itls that cold time of year
Snow is falling, bells are ringing
Hear the angels Iovley singing
And inside, the scent of fir and candlelight
I promise, Santals on his way down from hight
MerryChristmas
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Well, the weather forecast for Kananaskis for yesterday, 24 September 2019, was not exactly accurate - sun, with cloud in the afternoon. They kind of forgot to mention the strong wind, light rain .... and SNOW! For a few minutes, it was one kind of weather, then a few more minutes of a different kind, repeated throughout the afternoon.
Our temperatures are falling - forecast for rain tomorrow, rain and snow the next day, then two days of snow with temps down to 0C and -1C. What a way to celebrate the first few days of fall. The expected snow will probably remove quite a few of the golden leaves, so I wanted anther chance to see and photograph them while I had the chance.
The sky was blue when I set out yesterday morning and I felt quite hopeful. When I go to Kananaskis, I always go south from the city. I had no idea where I would be going, but I knew that it wouldn't be as far as I would have liked. As it turned out, I had a few surprises along the way, so it was a real mixed day of photo opportunities - my favourite kind of day.
After stopping to take a few scenic shots on the way to the main highway through Kananaskis, I eventually reached the area where the American Pikas live. I really lucked out almost straight away, as the only few photos I took were when one Pika showed itself, and that was within maybe ten minutes. By this time, the wind was strong and it was snowing, and it was cold! Time to get out of there, as the scree slope is treacherous enough on a calm, clear day.
Driving further north, I was delighted to see a convoy of maybe a dozen beautiful old cars heading in my direction. Couldn't resist, so I followed them when they turned off into a small picnic area. I asked if I could take a few quick photos and they were happy enough for me to do that. One car owner did comment about blurry photos because of the falling snow, but surprisingly my photos came out sharp enough.
Further on, I made a quick stop at another pull-off and was happy to notice a few mushrooms. When I turned around to head for home, I was even happier. I pulled over to take a photo of one of the mountain peaks. One tiny white speck in the distance, just off the road, caught my eye. When I went to check it out, I found myself staring at a little group of Shaggy Mane/Ink Cap mushrooms. The largest one had already started the process of curling up the rim of its cap and dripping a black ink. So much rain this year has resulted in such an amazing fungi season.
Much closer to home, I decided to take a side road that has such beautiful hill and mountain views. An old wooden barn was a welcome surprise - I don't remember seeing this one before.
So, a lovely day out, driving 320 km, with such a mixture of weather and sightings. So glad I did decide to go - as usual, a very last minute decision, but basically, I just need to grab my cameras and go : )
In Dal Lake, Kashmir, India, there's a lot of sellers selling their stuff via a small boat. Some even sleeps in the boat. During this winter time, it can be very cold. Here's a portrait of an old man who just woke up in his boat during this cold time.
It was the foggy and cold time in Delhi and there were not many tourists around. When my friends and me started to take pictures of Jama Masjid and ourselves, one boy was interested and asked to see the pictures on my camera and also asked to have a photo taken of him. And then all the other kids gathered around and wanted the same.
On the picture some of them are distracted by some Indian guys who commented and seemed to be jealous. ;-)
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Picture taken on 2003.01.19-15h49'24''. Slightly enhanced with i²e.
The Moon, floating in the morning sky, framed by the changing colors of the leaves, signifying the change of seasons to a colder time in the northern hemisphere of the planet Earth.
Moon Data at time of exposure:
Phase: Waning Gibbous (21.54 days)
Distance from Observer (me): 233480 miles (375750km)
Altitude above horizon: 53.74 degrees
Location in sky (Constellation): Taurus
Well, the weather forecast for Kananaskis for 24 September 2019 was not exactly accurate - sun, with cloud in the afternoon. They kind of forgot to mention the strong wind, light rain .... and SNOW! For a few minutes, it was one kind of weather, then a few more minutes of a different kind, repeated throughout the afternoon.
Our temperatures are falling - forecast for rain/light snow today, then three days of snow with temps down to around -1C. What a way to celebrate the first few days of fall. The expected snow will probably remove quite a few of the golden leaves, so I wanted anther chance to see and photograph them while I had the chance.
The sky was blue when I set out that morning and I felt quite hopeful. When I go to Kananaskis, I always go south from the city. I had no idea where I would be going, but I knew that it wouldn't be as far as I would have liked. As it turned out, I had a few surprises along the way, so it was a real mixed day of photo opportunities - my favourite kind of day.
After stopping to take a few scenic shots on the way to the main highway through Kananaskis, I eventually reached the area where the American Pikas live. I really lucked out almost straight away, as the only few photos I took were when one Pika showed itself, and that was within maybe ten minutes. By this time, the wind was strong and it was snowing, and it was cold! Time to get out of there, as the scree slope is treacherous enough on a calm, clear day.
Driving further north, I was delighted to see a convoy of maybe eight or ten beautiful old cars heading in my direction. Couldn't resist, so I followed them when they turned off into a small picnic area. I asked if I could take a few quick photos and they were happy enough for me to do that. One car owner did comment about blurry photos because of the falling snow, but surprisingly my photos came out sharp enough.
Further on, I made a quick stop at another pull-off and was happy to notice a few mushrooms. When I turned around to head for home, I was even happier. I pulled over to take a photo of one of the mountain peaks. One tiny white speck in the distance, just off the road, caught my eye. When I went to check it out, I found myself staring at a little group of Shaggy Mane/Inky Cap mushrooms. The largest one had already started the process of curling up the rim of its cap and dripping a black ink. So much rain this year has resulted in such an amazing fungi season.
Much closer to home, I decided to take a side road that has such beautiful hill and mountain views. An old wooden barn was a welcome surprise - I don't remember seeing this one before.
So, a lovely day out, driving 320 km, with such a mixture of weather and sightings. So glad I did decide to go - as usual, a very last minute decision, but basically, I just need to grab my cameras and go : )
Well, the weather forecast for Kananaskis for 24 September 2019 was not exactly accurate - sun, with cloud in the afternoon. They kind of forgot to mention the strong wind, light rain .... and SNOW! For a few minutes, it was one kind of weather, then a few more minutes of a different kind, repeated throughout the afternoon.
Our temperatures are falling - forecast for rain/light snow today, then three days of snow with temps down to around -1C. What a way to celebrate the first few days of fall. The expected snow will probably remove quite a few of the golden leaves, so I wanted anther chance to see and photograph them while I had the chance.
The sky was blue when I set out that morning and I felt quite hopeful. When I go to Kananaskis, I always go south from the city. I had no idea where I would be going, but I knew that it wouldn't be as far as I would have liked. As it turned out, I had a few surprises along the way, so it was a real mixed day of photo opportunities - my favourite kind of day.
After stopping to take a few scenic shots on the way to the main highway through Kananaskis, I eventually reached the area where the American Pikas live. I really lucked out almost straight away, as the only few photos I took were when one Pika showed itself, and that was within maybe ten minutes. By this time, the wind was strong and it was snowing, and it was cold! Time to get out of there, as the scree slope is treacherous enough on a calm, clear day.
Driving further north, I was delighted to see a convoy of maybe eight or ten beautiful old cars heading in my direction. Couldn't resist, so I followed them when they turned off into a small picnic area. I asked if I could take a few quick photos and they were happy enough for me to do that. One car owner did comment about blurry photos because of the falling snow, but surprisingly my photos came out sharp enough.
Further on, I made a quick stop at another pull-off and was happy to notice a few mushrooms. When I turned around to head for home, I was even happier. I pulled over to take a photo of one of the mountain peaks. One tiny white speck in the distance, just off the road, caught my eye. When I went to check it out, I found myself staring at a little group of Shaggy Mane/Inky Cap mushrooms. The largest one had already started the process of curling up the rim of its cap and dripping a black ink. So much rain this year has resulted in such an amazing fungi season.
Much closer to home, I decided to take a side road that has such beautiful hill and mountain views. An old wooden barn was a welcome surprise - I don't remember seeing this one before.
So, a lovely day out, driving 320 km, with such a mixture of weather and sightings. So glad I did decide to go - as usual, a very last minute decision, but basically, I just need to grab my cameras and go : )
Time
time turns the weather from hot and cold,
time makes us grow old,
time is a split decision,
time is what we have alot in prison,
time is something you cant buy,
time keeps going even after you die,
time is money and money is time,
time is what you get when you commit a crime,
time is something you cant break,
time is something you learn from a mistake,
time doesnt grant you wishes,
time is based on decisions,
time is something you remember from the past,
time is something that goes by so fast,
time gives u another try,
time makes you laugh and cry,
time makes you happy and sad,
time is something you want more but never had,
time has no end,
time can make you a better man,
time makes you choose wrong from right,
time turns day to night,
time makes you forgive but not forget,
time is something you could regret,
time makes you go under pressure,
time is something you will always treasure,
time is never enough,
time is easy but also rough,
time can make you rich or poor,
time is something we all want more.
.. by Jose Murguia
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Erik Törner is a Tibet analyst from IM who last visited Tibet in January 2011.
”It was a cold time, hardly no tourists visit Tibet in winter time. On the other hand, as it is too cold to work for both farmers and nomads, they traditionally have a month of and go on pilgrimage. Thereby, all sights where filled with Tibetans, mostly from the countryside.
Dressed up for the occasion, and very curious to meet Westerners, they made it worth sleeping without heat or electricity in below zero temperatures.”
Photo and copyright: Erik Törner, IM Individuell Människohjälp www.manniskohjalp.se
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I decided to take my camera and shot some volleyball. I didn't shoot all the time, because I wanted to see some of it on my own and not through the lens, but here are some of the best shots. I used my Nikkor 85mm 1.8 and I think it's a great way to bypass the cold time of the year. So everyone who's interested in sports I recommend to give it a try.
By the way the "FT 1844" is the volleyball team of the town I live in. It was a really great game, but I didn't expect something else since they play in the second highest division of german volleyball. They won 3:0, but had to fight hard at some points.
Feel free to add comments on what you like or dislike, so I can improve.
A Monk Contemplating On The Mountaintop.
To climb to the top of the mountain to get a better view of oneself,
The world seems so far away and cold,
Time to look deep inside,
To find oneself,
Many the worries of the world,
Weigh heavy,
Too many things pulling the spirit in many directions,
Easy to get distracted in the material world below,
Up here on the mountain things begin to come into focus,
The longer on top the more things are revealed within,
Thinking of all the friends and family left behind,
Perhaps to the mountain wasn't the best idea,
The mind plays tricks on oneself,
Up so high and away,
Does peace ever come,
Questions fog up the mind?
Must have patience and learn to listen close,
Otherwise up here on the mountaintop was nothing,
But a waste of time,
Steve.H.
Guess who is bored and starting to get frustrated at not being able to get out and about with the camera?
This is one of a series of images taken on Cresswell beach over a period of a few minutes when the light was constantly changing and taking on all manner of tones and hues. I could've stood in this same spot for a lot longer, however there was a faint call in the distance from Mrs Northumbrian Blue......."I'm cold.....time for home"
Rather rough edit and processing, just liked the mix of colours and general atmosphere. I can tell you it was rather eerie down on the beach watching the sky change so rapidly
Scoop, well on flickr at least.
Here's a picture of both Mr & Mrs Miranda. Reinaldo and Joanne.
He was just finishing off a cup of hot chocolate after his long day of street theatre as, "Windswept Man" before heading for home. It was becoming overcast and very cold, time to call it a day.
This shot is more spontaneous than posed.
He also appears in my Album and Group 100 Strangers.
www.flickr.com/photos/sherrlock/8457790969/in/set-7215762...
www.flickr.com/groups/100strangers/
You can see more photos of Windsweptman here
Pretty but dangerous. Tons of big tree branches snapping off, power lines down everywhere. Thick films of ice over everything. Carnage. No electricity, house gettin' colder. Time to go old school, light up the fireplace and dig up the camping stoves...
For everyone suffering through those hot summer months, here is a little morning splash of a colder time of year with the snow crunching under your boots @ Homewood Mountain Resort, Lake Tahoe, CA. (Canon Powershot S40, Image #124-2442_IMG)
We had a fine (cold) time at the conservatory Saturday.. We just stayed outside and enjoyed the huge model train display they had set up..The trees on the way there were all bare, but the color was still on the trees at the park
When the weather gets cold....time to head for the beach. They may not be raptors but they have their own beauty and gracefull flight style. The best part is they are always around.
I decided to take my camera and shot some volleyball. I didn't shoot all the time, because I wanted to see some of it on my own and not through the lens, but here are some of the best shots. I used my Nikkor 85mm 1.8 and I think it's a great way to bypass the cold time of the year. So everyone who's interested in sports I recommend to give it a try.
By the way the "FT 1844" is the volleyball team of the town I live in. It was a really great game, but I didn't expect something else since they play in the second highest division of german volleyball. They won 3:0, but had to fight hard at some points.
Feel free to add comments on what you like or dislike, so I can improve.
The month of February is a cold time of year in La Palma! A bad cold weather front with strong winds, low temperatures and rain hit the Observatory del Roque de los Muchachos 5-8 February 2018. Once the storm passed and the clouds cleared, spectacular ice formations were left behind. The Large-Sized Telescope (LST) prototype, parked during the construction towards high elevation angles, acted as a perfect collector of these ice formations. After a careful inspection, the LST team was happy to learn that no damage was found in the telescope structure during the extreme conditions. Most of the ice melted in the following three days.
Credit: Chiara Righi (MAGIC, INAF, Brera)