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Light makes all the difference - by day only a boring beech grove, at night correspondingly illuminated a gate to fantasy land
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Europe - Portugal - Portuguese archipelago - Madeira Island - East Coast - Ponta de São Lourenço - Sao Lourenco - Nature Reserve with wonderful panoramic views of the Atlantic and spectacular volcanic rock formations
Month of June with its longest days offers wonderful fully lit rocky shore by setting sun on the other side, that said if you are lucky and have a sun light at all. Madeira weather can be really playful and the island often hides in large clouds. I waited on this spot for 3 hours, just in case the sun showed up for short period of time. This wonderful light lasted only for 10 mins at the end of the long cloudy wait.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 32.00 mm; Aperture: 9.0; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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Cape royal in Grand Canyon North Rim
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Un portrait de face de Loane, sans artifice particulier. Juste un visage, un regard et cette lumière qui vient doucement dessiner les traits avant de laisser le reste dans l'ombre. J'aime bien travailler de cette façon, avec peu de choses finalement. Le clair-obscur apporte du caractère, la couleur garde sa douceur et Loane n'a pas besoin d'en faire davantage. Un portrait au final simple, direct, avec juste ce qu'il faut de lumière pour la mettre en valeur.
EN A portrait of the front of Loane, without any particular artifice. Just a face, a look and this light that gently draws the features before leaving the rest in the shadows. I like to work this way, with little in the end. The chiaroscuro brings character, the color keeps its softness and Loane doesn't need to do more. A portrait in the final simple, direct, with just enough light to highlight it.
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Europe - UK - England - Cornwall - Carnewas & Bedruthan Steps - Stretch of coastline located on the north Cornish coast between Padstow and Newquay with Sea Pink or Purple Sea Thrift Flowers in bloom growing wild on Cornish coastal cliffs
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 17.00 mm; Aperture: 10; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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steve mccurry, one of the worlds famous photographers, in silence, caught between light and shadow, points not at the world, but at the unseen tension between presence and distance. the frame holds its breath as if something unspoken hovers just beyond.
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Europe - Iceland - South Iceland - Vík í Mýrdal during Northern lights, also known as Aurora Borealis produced by solar wind particles guided by Earth's field lines to the top of the atmosphere
This was one of those rare nights with solar activity so strong that it was seen all the way down to south of UK or even France. It was very special & sleepless night full of wonder, if you wish to see this particular sequence (2-3 hours in few seconds) in motion, it is the ending part of this timelapse video (with many other great sights and views).
Check out these Icelandic timelapse videos :
► NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER JÖKULSÁRLÓN - THE GLACIER LAGOON, ICELAND
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► NORTHERN LIGHTS - AURORA BOREALIS OVER WESTERN ICELAND
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF14mm f/2.8L II USM; Focal length: 14.00 mm; Aperture: 2.8; Exposure time: 15.0 s; ISO: 2000
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Monday started as a very unassuming day. Patchy light clouds drifted across with bright sunshine, not all that exciting.
My hike started at Edale station, made its way up and over Grindslow Knoll and along to Crowden Tower. I've always loved the shape and form of Crowden Tower, something about it just "works" for me in a photograph, quite elegant and serpent-like in its appearance.
The "not all that exciting" turned into very exciting quite quickly, the cloud thickened and powerful crepuscular rays started punching their way through, bathing the landscape in brilliant light. My thought process with this photograph was quite simple; get as much of the col and as much of the drama in as possible. To that end I shot the photo as a five exposure panorama resulting in this slightly cropped down 16x5.
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Europe - Iceland - South Eastern Iceland - Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon - The largest glacier lagoon at the head of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier branching from the Vatnajökull - Black Sand beach with Pieces of Ice
Timelapse movies had become my new way of capturing my travels besides regular photography.
Check out these Icelandic timelapse videos :
► NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER JÖKULSÁRLÓN - THE GLACIER LAGOON, ICELAND
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► NORTHERN LIGHTS - AURORA BOREALIS OVER WESTERN ICELAND
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM; Focal length: 16.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 8.0 s; ISO: 100
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IC 2083 Hamburg-Altona - Berchtesgaden Hbf
Am 6. November 2018 ging es auf Grund der Herbstfärbung mal nach Emmendorf. Ich wollte mal schauen, wie bunt die Baumreihe bei der Feldwegbrücke so ist. Beim Start in Hamburg war der Himmel wolkenlos und blau. Kein Nebel in Sicht. Auf halben Weg zur Fotostelle kurz vor Lüneburg versank die komplette Landschaft im dichten Nebel und die Sichtweite war unter 50m. In Lüneburg und einige Kilometer dahinter war kein Nebel mehr zu sehen. Als ich in Bad Bevensen zeitlich viel zu früh von der Bundesstraße abfuhr, war der Nebel wieder präsent. Nun waren es noch gute 30min bis Sonnenaufgang und ich rollte gemütlich in Richtung Feldwegbrücke in Emmendorf. Dort war die Suppe ziemlich dicht, aber die Sonne drückte sehr bald nach Sonnenaufgang durch den Nebel hindurch. Die Stimmung wurde von Minute zu Minute besser. Leider fuhr bis auf die Metronom, ein paar ICE und dem obigen IC "Königssee" im Sparlicht mit roter 101er nichts weiteres gen Süden durch. Erst als das Licht voll da war, kamen einige Güterzüge vorbei gefahren. Von denen hab ich schon die PRESS 140er i.E. für MTR hier gezeigt...
Captured inside the botanical garden, this orchid stood out immediately against the darker background. The deep crimson petals felt almost velvety in the light, with subtle white edges outlining each bloom. I am always drawn to contrast. Light against shadow. Color against depth. This one felt both dramatic and refined at the same time.
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Une structure colossale d’origine inconnue, mi-tour cyclopéenne mi-réacteur futuriste, émerge d’un désert polaire balayé par une tempête de neige apocalyptique. L’architecture est composée d’anneaux concentriques métalliques, imbriqués comme un mécanisme céleste, tournoyant lentement autour d’un noyau incandescent. Ce cœur énergétique explose en arcs électriques aveuglants, projetant des éclairs bleutés qui lacèrent le ciel chargé de nuages noirs et tourmentés.
La scène se déroule dans une lumière crépusculaire froide, dominée par des tons bleus acier, argent glacé et blancs neigeux, avec des reflets lumineux pulsants provenant du centre de la structure. Chaque surface est recouverte de givre, de glace craquelée et de dépôts neigeux, accentuant la sensation de froid extrême. Le vent hurle, soulevant des particules de glace et de neige en suspension, créant un effet de voile atmosphérique dense et dynamique.
Le sol est une étendue gelée chaotique, jonchée de rochers enneigés, fissures glacées et reliefs irréguliers. La perspective est en contre-plongée dramatique, donnant à la structure une présence écrasante, presque divine. Les éclairs illuminent brièvement l’environnement, révélant des détails mécaniques complexes : rainures, plaques métalliques, structures internes partiellement visibles, comme si la machine était à la fois en train de fonctionner… et de se désintégrer.
L’atmosphère est lourde, chargée d’une tension imminente, comme si l’énergie accumulée allait provoquer un cataclysme global. Aucun être humain visible, mais une sensation implicite de menace ou d’expérience interdite. Style visuel ultra réaliste, rendu 8K, profondeur de champ cinématographique, éclairage volumétrique, particules dynamiques, motion blur subtil sur la neige et les éclairs, détails microscopiques sur les textures.
Ambiance : science-fiction sombre, fin du monde, mystère technologique, puissance incontrôlable.
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A colossal, otherworldly structure, part cyclopean tower and part futuristic reactor, rises from a frozen wasteland engulfed in a violent snowstorm. Its architecture is composed of massive concentric metallic rings, intricately interlocked like a celestial mechanism, slowly rotating around a blazing, unstable core. This energy core erupts with blinding electrical discharges, sending arcs of blue-white lightning tearing through a sky choked with dense, storm-laden clouds.
The scene unfolds in a cold, twilight atmosphere dominated by steel blues, frozen silvers, and stark whites. Pulsating light from the core reflects across icy surfaces, illuminating layers of frost, cracked ice, and accumulated snow clinging to every edge. The wind howls relentlessly, whipping snow and ice particles into the air, forming a thick, dynamic atmospheric haze that partially obscures the structure.
The ground below is a chaotic expanse of frozen terrain, scattered with snow-covered rocks, jagged ice fissures, and uneven ridges. The camera angle is a dramatic low-angle shot, emphasizing the overwhelming scale and almost divine presence of the structure. Flashes of lightning briefly reveal intricate mechanical details: grooves, segmented plating, and partially exposed inner frameworks, suggesting the machine is both operating… and on the brink of catastrophic failure.
The atmosphere is heavy with tension, as if the accumulated energy is moments away from triggering a global cataclysm. No humans are visible, yet there is an implicit sense of forbidden experimentation and imminent danger.
Ultra-realistic style, 8K resolution, cinematic depth of field, volumetric lighting, dynamic particle effects, subtle motion blur on snow and lightning, hyper-detailed textures.
Mood: dark science fiction, apocalyptic, technological mystery, uncontrollable power.
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A stunning stormy sunset with lightning, taken on the Nebraska/Kansas border near the town of Superior.
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in a quiet corner of the world, away from the clamor of everyday life, a woman's smile breaks through the monochrome. subtle light dances on her face, tracing the contours of her joy. her eyes, half-hidden in the shadows, sparkle with a gentle, knowing gleam. she is draped in a scarf, the patterns of which tell tales of the places she has seen and the roads she has walked. this moment, captured in shades of gray, speaks volumes of her quiet resilience and fleeting moments of happiness.
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Europe - Portugal - Portuguese archipelago - Madeira Island - East Coast - Ponta de São Lourenço - Sao Lourenco - Nature Reserve with wonderful panoramic views of the Atlantic and spectacular volcanic rock formations
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 21.00 mm; Aperture: 16; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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Northern Africa - Kingdom of Morocco - Sahara Desert - Zagora Province - M'Hamid El Ghizlane - Erg Lehoudi - Er Lihoudi - Classic desert landscape with constantly changing sand dunes, lines and shapes - Large sea of dunes formed by wind-blown sand
Windy desert is always great to experience and capture, just the camera is not always happy. This part of Sahara desert might not have the biggest sand dunes, as those in Merzouga, but it is way less touristy these days, so it is wonderful to spend some time there. The sky in desert is wonderfully dark with minimum light pollution, which gives a great sight, which you can also see in the
► MOROCCO'S NIGHT SKY WITH MILKY WAY - Timelapse Video
In case you'd like to check out some other of my timelapse videos from Morocco, feel free to visit :
► EXPLORING MARRAKECH, MOROCCO
► MARRAKECH'S MEDINA FROM ROOFTOPS, MOROCCO
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5DS; Lens: EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 16.00 mm; Aperture: 10; Exposure time: 1/50 s; ISO: 100
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A group of Maori warrior performers executes a powerful haka on a black sand beach at sunset, their expressions fierce and unified as waves crash behind them under a dramatic golden sky
This was started in Night Cafe. I then put it into Photoshop, where used Camera Raw to enhance clarity, color, and tone.
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Europe - Faroe Islands - Faroes - Føroyar - Færøerne - Island group & archipelago under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean - Island of Viðoy - Vidoy Island - Viderø - Norðoyar Region - Viðareiði - The northernmost settlement in the Faroe Islands - Classic view of Vidareidi church with cliffs of Bordoy and Kunoy islands
This is by far my most favorite combination of light - the warm evening light against dark stormy weather with something interesting in the frame. Faroe is a such special place with weather that often changes every 5 minutes, so any moment like this was always hugely appreciated (as short as it always was !)
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 32.00 mm; Aperture: 8.0; Exposure time: 1/160 s; ISO: 100
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Europe - Faroe Islands - Faroes - Føroyar - Færøerne - Island group & archipelago under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean - Vágar Island - Sorvagsfjorour - Sørvágsfjørður - Gásadalur & its famous waterfall - Village of Gásadalur is probably one of the most popular locations for photographers in the Faroe Islands
Standing on this stunning spot was surely an unique experience, I remember the super windy conditions while we were nearly blown away while trying to take a single reasonable shot. The short window when sun was actually shining was super brief, I'm sure huge storm came shortly after that and we must have run back towards the car to hide. We used to call it "ugly" is coming again. The most frequent statement of the trip in Faroes !
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 17.00 mm; Aperture: 7.1; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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Europe - UK - England - East Midlands - County of Rutland - Normanton Church on eastern shore of Rutland Water reservoir - St Matthew's Church - Grade II listed building built in classical style
In our heavily digitalized age, it is becoming more and more difficult to find less known locations to capture. This wonderful submerged church is one of my recent finds that I was not aware of till couple of months ago. The evening was wonderfully calm and the reflection was near perfect. Only downside of this evening session was the fact, that there was no artificial lighting at dusk. I asked about that in nearby hotel and they said that the lighting of the church seems rather random.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5DS; Lens: EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 22.00 mm; Aperture: 14; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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a man walks into the light and disappears again. the concrete glows. his shadow steps ahead, as if it knows something he doesn’t.
valencia, late afternoon—truth told through angles and asphalt.
Unfortunately the Flickr administration didn’t approve of this picture. To get my account reopened, i had to remove it along with most of my photos - all being against the rules of Safe pictures on a Free account. I have therefor put some AI shorts on Chris and reposted... This is neither erotic nor sexual, it is a mermaid leading a man out on deep water.
The original was my most popular photo with over 500+ views.
I love those moments in between rain showers when the sun peeks through the clouds and everything is illuminated against the blue-grey sky.
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Europe - Portugal - Portuguese archipelago - Madeira Island - Pico do Arieiro - Madeira island's third highest peak - 1,818 m high (5965 feet) - Morning view over spectacular rugged mountain landscape at amazing sunrise
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 21.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 2.5 s; ISO: 100
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i was walking past a laundromat on calle de hortaleza. saw this man and thought: if only he would turn around. and then, at some point, he did.
The striking LUMA Tower in Arles, designed by architect Frank Gehry, rises above the Parc des Ateliers like a fragmented metallic sculpture. Completed after seven years of construction and opened to the public in June 2021, the tower reaches 56 metres and is clad in around 11,000 stainless-steel blocks whose irregular surfaces constantly change appearance with the light
Dark and moody coastal shot down in Cornwall.
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Portrait ultra-réaliste d’une entité extraterrestre royale, fusionnant élégance mystique et puissance cosmique, cadrage serré en plan poitrine, regard frontal hypnotique. Visage fin et symétrique, peau lisse aux reflets nacrés parsemée de micro-particules lumineuses multicolores évoquant une nébuleuse vivante. Yeux immenses, noirs et profonds, contenant des galaxies entières, constellations scintillantes et poussières stellaires en mouvement, iris translucides aux reflets prismatiques.
Elle porte une couronne organique et baroque en métal sombre et or incandescent, incrustée de gemmes énergétiques pulsantes. Autour de sa tête, des anneaux lumineux flottants, semblables à des orbites planétaires, diffusent une lumière dorée intense, créant un halo sacré et futuriste. Sa tenue est une armure biomécanique noire, lisse et texturée, parcourue de veines lumineuses dorées, épousant parfaitement sa silhouette élancée et élargissant légèrement les épaules pour une aura impériale.
Arrière-plan : vaste structure monumentale sombre, évoquant un temple intergalactique ou une cathédrale alien, avec colonnes gigantesques plongées dans l’ombre. À l’arrière, une planète partiellement visible baignée de lumière chaude, avec plusieurs vaisseaux spatiaux en lévitation, silhouettes fines et menaçantes. Atmosphère chargée de particules flottantes dorées, brume légère, profondeur de champ marquée.
Éclairage cinématographique dramatique : key light chaude dorée venant de face et légèrement au-dessus, rim light intense soulignant les contours, reflets spéculaires sur les surfaces métalliques et la peau. Contraste élevé, noirs profonds, highlights éclatants. Palette dominée par or, ambre, noir et touches cosmiques multicolores.
Style : hyperréalisme, rendu 8K, détails microscopiques, texture peau et matériaux ultra précis, inspiration science-fiction épique, mélange de sacré et de futurisme.
Ambiance : majesté, mystère, puissance divine extraterrestre, silence cosmique chargé de tension.
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Ultra-realistic portrait of a regal extraterrestrial entity, blending mystical elegance with overwhelming cosmic power, tight chest-up framing, direct hypnotic gaze. Delicate, symmetrical face with smooth pearlescent skin, embedded with multicolored micro-luminous particles resembling a living nebula. Enormous, deep black eyes containing entire galaxies, swirling constellations and drifting stardust, with translucent irises shimmering in prismatic reflections.
She wears an ornate, organic baroque crown crafted from dark metal and molten gold, inlaid with pulsating energy gemstones. Surrounding her head, multiple floating luminous rings orbit like planetary halos, emitting intense golden light that creates a sacred yet futuristic aura. Her attire is a sleek biomechanical black armor, intricately textured, threaded with glowing golden veins, perfectly contouring her elongated form and subtly enhancing her shoulders for an imperial presence.
Background: a विशाल, shadow-drenched monumental structure resembling an intergalactic temple or alien cathedral, with towering columns fading into darkness. In the distance, a partially visible planet bathed in warm light, with several hovering spacecraft—sleek, ominous silhouettes suspended in space. The atmosphere is filled with floating golden particles, faint mist, and strong depth of field.
Lighting: dramatic cinematic setup with a warm golden key light from the front and slightly above, strong rim lighting outlining her silhouette, sharp specular highlights on metallic surfaces and skin. High contrast with deep blacks and radiant highlights. Color palette dominated by gold, amber, black, and subtle cosmic iridescence.
Style: hyperrealism, 8K resolution, extreme micro-detailing, ultra-precise textures, epic science fiction aesthetic blending sacred iconography and futuristic design.
Mood: majestic, mysterious, divine extraterrestrial power, charged with silent cosmic tension.
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