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Juist is one of seven East Frisian Islands at the edge of the German Wadden Sea in the southern North Sea. The Low German pet name Töwerland translates as magic land.
The bill domain is the last house on the western tip of the island.
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While the light tries to make its way
through the menacing dark clouds
swollen with rain ...
The sea waves rise roaring,
shaken by a raging wind ....
Everything seems to be crossed
by uncontrollable and overwhelming forces ...
Mentre la luce tenta di farsi largo
fra le nubi minacciose e gonfie di pioggia ...
Le onde del mare si sollevano ruggenti,
agitate da un vento impetuoso....
Tutto sembra attraversato
da forze incontrollabili e travolgenti ...
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Iceland Waterfalls are perhaps the country's most recognizable series of attractions. They're everywhere! Its collection of waterfalls rivals any other country in sheer power and raw beauty. The falls range from powerful and wide river-type monsters like Dettifoss, Gullfoss, and Goðafoss to tall and narrow ones like Glymur, Háifoss, and Hengifoss. Moreover, the country sports classic waterfalls such as the rectangular Skógafoss as well as unique waterfalls such as the trapezoidal Dynjandi. And these are just the famous ones! There are countless other waterfalls tumbling by the Ring Road as well as many more that don't even have formal names!
Seljalandsfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls of Iceland. It is a unique waterfall on the river Seljalandsá, about 30 km west from Skógar. It drops 60 metres (200 ft) over the cliffs of the former coastline. There is a foot path behind it at the bottom of the cliff, but with a thin cascade. It is the only known waterfall of its kind, where it is possible to walk behind it. The waterfall is very picturesque and therefore its photo can be found in many books and calendars. Seljalandsfoss is situated in between Selfoss and Skógafoss at the road crossing of Route 1 (the Ring Road) with the track going into Þórsmörk. The path at the bottom of the cliff allows you to walk behind the waterfall without getting wet, or nearly not getting wet. It was bit tricky to capture this shot as the water is being constantly sprayed around. I have found one spot where the wind didn't blow so intensively and managed to make 0.3sec exposure to smoothen the falling water.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 21.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 0.3 s; ISO: 50
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The Macro Mondays theme for 10/11 is sidelit.
Of the four possibilities this one is my favorite. If it drives me too crazy, I’ll take it into post processing later to get rid of that tiny hair.
This portion of the little sugar bowl is under two inches and I’ll put up a context picture later to verify that.
(btb, the runner up picture is of the Halloween duckies.)
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Eng 👉 Playa Cayo Santa Maria, north central Island of Cuba.
Esp 👉 Playa Cayo Santa María, isla en el centro-norte de Cuba.
Fra 👉 Playa Cayo Santa Maria, île du centre-nord de Cuba.
Bandit being his incredible photogenic self. He loves to pose for photos, in fact he even photo bombs when I try to take photos of other dogs. This one was taken at Riverwood Farm in the fall of last year and decided it deserved an edit.
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I found this small patch of wild sunflowers yesterday afternoon. There was quite a bit of cloud cover so I was very happy when the sun peeked out and gave me a little bit of sidelight. Hope you all have a great week.
Rockaway Beach, Oregon, USA
It was a magical time full of awesome light and clouds to be at this beach!
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Had too many versions of this and couldn't decide which one to post. I made it last week when I did the other version, I really do prefer the other version myself, but thought I post this one up.
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49395 Field North-west of Oakamoor 27-02-2008 R12677
Olympus OM4Ti (film)
Fujichrome colour slide scanned to digital
Russ Hillier charter
Early morning sushine clears the fog and mist. CoastRange Oak woodlands , inland Mendocino County, Northern California U.S.A.
A crimson sunset at the end of a hot summers day. A multilayer cloudscape with Virga illuminated by the warm light. The entire landscape was aglow in a reddish light and that ghost of a rainbow high in the sky. North California outback. U.S.A.
Wesak devotional songs(Bakthi Gee) presenters in a colourfully decorated boat.
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A bleak, late-winter meadow swallowed by mist and silence. The last patches of snow cling desperately to the frozen ground.
This image was created with DALL·E based on my original photograph, then upscaled in Leonardo AI and further enhanced in Topaz Gigapixel AI.
Morning light on Tufa towers. Seen from South east lake shore.
Mono Lake, California U.S.A.
Olympus OM-1, Kodachrome
The “Secret Beach” wasn’t feeling very secret—unless you count the secret of how to squeeze your car into a non-existent parking spot. Determined, I staked my claim hours early and sweet-talked a fellow beachgoer into standing atop the perfect rock for my shot.
Traversing across the Sierra Nevada Mountains on foot. The headwaters of the Kern river are here surrounded by the Great Western Divide to the west, the Kings-Kern Divide to the north. Center right is Mt. Genevra (13,068 Ft.) Seen from the west slopes of Caltech peak looking west near Lake South America. California U.S.A.
Olympus OM-1, 24 mm F2.8 Zuiko, Kodachrome
An experiment with zooming out during a long-exposure shot, coupled with a sunrise where the sun peered out from the clouds for just a brief moment.
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Monochrome is the best way to capture the dramatic contrasts in light and shade. The lighting here is all natural as the setting sun shines on this housing estate. In the background lie the mountains that are engulfed in stormy darkness. Between the mountains and these houses flows the Tamar River.
[Enlarge to see the detail in the shadows.]
A tranquil black-and-white analog photograph capturing a misty rural landscape. The scene evokes a sense of mystery and solitude. Shot on APX 100 / Fomapan film with a Minolta Dynax 700si, the image is unedited, highlighting the timeless beauty of analog photography.
(I upped the camera's ISO setting for this shot.)
From the El Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) celebration from Laurel Canyon, City of Pacoima, California.
In the photography game sometimes you need to wait for the right conditions. At other times you need to achieve a level of technical skill to execute your vision. Sometimes you need both. This image is one such example. The day was a bust until out of nowhere the sky opened up and delivered. I shot away as it was happening, but when I got home and ran it through various attempts, I couldn't achieve what I wanted. Last weekend I finally achieved the finished product. Hey it only took 3 1/2 years, but sometimes life works like that.
From a technical standpoint this is two exposures hand blended to compensate for the motion that destroyed many HDR attempts.
I have been slacking on visiting, but I will be back soon I promise. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and check out my photo stream I really appreciate it
Šilo Safe Haven Before the Storm
A dramatic landscape photograph captured in Šilo harbor on Krk island, just before a summer downpour. The composition is led by the stone breakwater on the right, guiding the eye towards the calm sea surface and the distinct green lantern (navigation light). The contrast between the stone texture, the quiet sea, and the heavy, rainy clouds in the background creates a strong sense of peace and anticipation.
Sigurna luka Šilo pred oluju
Fotografija dramatičnog pejzaža usnimljena u Luci Šilo na otoku Krku, neposredno prije ljetnog pljuska. Kadar je kompozicijski vođen kamenim valobranom s desne strane koji vodi pogled prema mirnoj morskoj površini i prepoznatljivoj zelenoj lanterni (navigacijskom svjetlu). Kontrast između teksture kamena, mirnog mora i teških, kišnih oblaka u pozadini stvara snažan osjećaj mira i iščekivanja.
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**Prompt :**
Un loup solitaire au pelage dense et sombre, mélange de brun profond et de noir charbon, se tient immobile au cœur d’une forêt luxuriante. Son regard perçant, d’un ambre lumineux, fixe directement la caméra avec une intensité presque troublante, comme s’il lisait les pensées du spectateur. La lumière naturelle filtre à travers un épais couvert végétal, dessinant des éclats dorés sur sa fourrure humide, chaque poil capturant les reflets subtils de la forêt.
L’environnement est richement détaillé : fougères verdoyantes au premier plan, mousse épaisse recouvrant les rochers, troncs d’arbres flous en arrière-plan créant une profondeur de champ cinématographique. Une légère brume forestière flotte dans l’air, ajoutant une atmosphère mystique et immersive.
La caméra est placée à hauteur des yeux du loup, avec une focale moyenne (type 85mm), créant un effet de compression douce de l’arrière-plan et un bokeh naturel. La mise au point est d’une précision chirurgicale sur les yeux, laissant le reste s’adoucir subtilement.
Style visuel inspiré des grandes productions naturalistes et du cinéma contemplatif, rendu ultra haute définition 8K, textures hyperréalistes, contraste maîtrisé, colorimétrie cinématographique avec dominance de verts profonds et de tons terreux. L’ensemble évoque une tension silencieuse, un instant suspendu entre l’homme et le sauvage.
Ambiance sonore suggérée : bruissement léger des feuilles, respiration calme du loup, silence presque sacré de la forêt.
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**Prompt:**
A solitary wolf with a dense, dark coat blending deep brown and charcoal black stands motionless in the heart of a lush forest. Its piercing amber eyes lock directly onto the camera with an almost unsettling intensity, as if reading the viewer’s thoughts. Natural light filters through a thick canopy above, casting soft golden highlights across its slightly damp fur, each strand catching subtle reflections from the surrounding greenery.
The environment is richly detailed: vibrant green ferns in the foreground, thick moss carpeting scattered rocks, and blurred tree trunks in the background creating a cinematic depth of field. A faint forest mist lingers in the air, adding a mystical and immersive atmosphere.
The camera is positioned at the wolf’s eye level, using a medium telephoto lens (around 85mm), producing gentle background compression and a natural bokeh effect. The focus is razor-sharp on the eyes, while the rest of the scene softly falls off into a smooth blur.
Visual style inspired by high-end wildlife documentaries and contemplative cinema. Ultra high-definition 8K rendering, hyperrealistic textures, controlled contrast, cinematic color grading with deep greens and earthy tones. The overall mood evokes silent tension, a suspended moment between human and wilderness.
Suggested soundscape: soft rustling leaves, the wolf’s calm breathing, and the near-sacred silence of the forest.
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When I turned the camera away from the setting sun things became a lot more dramatic. This small section of suburbia was awash in sunlight, but all around the shadows dominated as the dark clouds rolled over Launceston in the background.
Today I spent the day at the BMW DP Tour at Wentworth, and it’s fair to say we were treated to some hefty rain spells, scattered throughout like dramatic interludes.
At times, the sky would darken suddenly, turning a deep slate grey as towering thunderclouds rolled in with theatrical force. The atmosphere felt heavy, electric—nature’s own commentary on the tournament below.
By the time I got home, golden hour had arrived, casting everything in a warm, forgiving light. I sent my drone up to chase the remnants of those storm clouds that had drenched us all day. This one here was still spilling its raindrops—only now, they shimmered in a soft orange hue, kissed by the sunset.
The town in the foreground is Welling, quietly basking beneath the drama above.
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**🎬 Prompt :**
Une scène hivernale immersive au cœur d’une forêt boréale dense, capturée comme dans un film à grand budget en ultra haute définition 8K. La lumière dorée du soleil filtrant à travers les conifères enneigés crée un halo doux et volumétrique, illuminant des particules de neige en suspension dans l’air glacé.
Au centre de la composition, un majestueux cerf élaphe adulte, au pelage brun profond et aux bois imposants et symétriques, se tient immobile, vigilant, incarnant la noblesse sauvage. À ses côtés, deux jeunes faons tachetés penchent délicatement la tête vers le sol, en train de chercher de la nourriture sous une fine couche de neige fraîche, leurs mouvements subtils traduisant la fragilité et l’innocence.
Le sol est recouvert d’un manteau neigeux légèrement irrégulier, marqué par des traces naturelles, tandis que des rochers moussus et des branches tombées encadrent la scène, ajoutant texture et profondeur. Les sapins environnants, lourds de neige, forment un tunnel naturel qui guide le regard vers les animaux.
Ambiance cinématographique avec une profondeur de champ réduite (bokeh subtil en arrière-plan), mise au point nette sur les cervidés, et un léger flou atmosphérique dans les couches lointaines. La scène évoque un silence presque sacré, interrompu seulement par le souffle du vent froid.
Color grading inspiré des films naturalistes : tons froids bleutés contrastés par des touches chaleureuses dorées. Rendu photoréaliste avec détails microscopiques sur la fourrure, les cristaux de neige et la vapeur de respiration visible dans l’air glacial.
Style visuel proche de la photographie animalière haut de gamme mêlée à une esthétique de film contemplatif, type Terrence Malick, avec une composition équilibrée, presque picturale.
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An immersive winter scene set deep within a dense boreal forest, captured as if from a high-budget cinematic production in ultra-high-definition 8K. Soft golden sunlight filters through snow-laden conifer branches, casting volumetric rays that illuminate delicate snow particles drifting through the crisp, icy air.
At the center of the composition stands a majestic adult red deer stag, its rich brown coat detailed with lifelike texture, and its large, symmetrical antlers rising like a crown. The stag is motionless and alert, embodying quiet strength and wild nobility. Nearby, two young fawns with subtle white spots lower their heads gently, foraging beneath a thin layer of fresh snow, their delicate movements expressing innocence and vulnerability.
The forest floor is blanketed in uneven, pristine snow, marked by natural tracks and subtle depressions. Moss-covered rocks and fallen branches frame the scene organically, adding depth and tactile realism. Surrounding fir trees, heavy with snow, create a natural corridor that subtly guides the viewer’s gaze toward the deer.
Cinematic atmosphere with shallow depth of field: sharp focus on the deer, with a soft, creamy bokeh in the background. A faint atmospheric haze enhances the sense of depth and cold. The scene feels almost silent, as if sound itself is softened by the snow, with only the whisper of a cold wind.
Color grading inspired by high-end nature films: cool blue tones dominate, contrasted by warm golden highlights from the sunlight. Hyperrealistic rendering with microscopic detail in fur, snow crystals, and visible breath vapor in the freezing air.
Visual style blending premium wildlife photography with a contemplative cinematic aesthetic, reminiscent of Terrence Malick, with balanced, painterly composition and a poetic sense of stillness.
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A shot from last spring when I visited Cape Kiwanda for the first time. This was the final day of the trip where I drove down to Bend to photograph Smith Rock for a few days, then from there up the coast back to Portland.
I wasn’t initially happy with this image, but after learning more processing techniques I think it got closer to what I imagined when taking the image. Hope you enjoy!