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Mist on the water, early one autumn morning at Shaw's Bridge in Belfast.
The new bridge can just be seen in the top left corner.
A closer view of the old bridge.
(Revised version 24/11/2012).
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We lucked out on getting some rapidly moving clouds over St. Mary Lake in Glacier National Park, the last time there, otherwise it can be difficult to make this gorgeous scene interesting in a photograph. The longer that I stood there, the more dramatic the light became and the deeper the lake's colors became, so decided to try some five shot bracketing on a series of panoramas.
This image was composed of a two shot panorama, with both shots being done with four bracketed images. So ten images all together. This one took some work and I didn't think it would come together until it did, thanks to CS5.
Please view large, if you have time, it is well worth it.
It wasn’t a day to stay.
The sky was closing in on one side, while on the other, light found a way through.
A thin, precise cut—just enough to hold time still between water and trees.
The rice fields become mirror and memory, holding everything: the weight of clouds, the breath before the storm.
Then everything shifts, quickly.
And you know it’s time to leave.
Non era un giorno da restare.
Il cielo si chiudeva da un lato, mentre dall’altro la luce trovava un varco.
Un taglio sottile, preciso, abbastanza da fermare il tempo tra l’acqua e gli alberi.
Le risaie diventano specchio e memoria, trattengono tutto: il peso delle nuvole, il respiro prima del temporale.
Poi cambia tutto, in fretta.
E capisci che è il momento di andare.
This was 'the start' to one of those jaw-dropping southern South Florida summer sunsets that lasted for well over an hour. The intense beauty seemed to change by the minute. Come back; to see my long sequence of shots of this colorful event that I will post over the next week. I have included four of the last images in the comments below.
It was one of the best skies of the year, so far, and maybe even one
for the ages IMHO. Thanks for looking ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
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A sepia-toned macro of glossy spheres resting on a woven surface, with tangled wire shapes above. The tight perspective pulls out the texture and turns the highlights into little constellations.
n the arkaded side of passeig de mallorca, a woman walks through one of palma’s sharpest patterns of light and dark. she doesn’t pause, doesn’t notice. but for a second, her dachshund floats mid-air, legs stretched like shadows themselves. the pillars frame the scene like a stage. and for the length of a breath, everything aligns.
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Khongor Sand Dunes are the largest and most spectacular sand dunes in Mongolia. Also known as the ‘singing dunes’, they are up to 800 m high, 20 km wide and about 100 km long. Top of the dunes can be climbed and the views of the desert from the top are indescribable.
I was wondering around and enjoying the majestic views of dunes when my eyes spotted this beautiful play of shadow and light with blowing sand over the dunes and with sun shining through the flying sand. It is slightly different desert photo than we are used to but I am very happy with the artistic results it creates, even I've originally went there for very typical sunrise desert photos.
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL, f/13, 0.001 sec (1/800), ISO 200, 200 mm
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This is where raw coal would first enter the washing plant at Blaye-les-Mines. Standing in this massive space, I was struck by how these twin openings resembled furnace doors - a fitting connection to the material that once flowed through here.
I decided to add red lighting to emphasize this connection to fire and coal. The warm glow transforms what would otherwise be just another abandoned industrial space into something more dramatic that hints at its original purpose. The symmetry of the structure naturally created this almost theatrical stage-like composition.
I find something fascinating about these forgotten industrial places - they were once filled with noise, heat and constant movement but now stand silent. The graffiti adds another layer to the story, showing how these spaces find new meaning after their industrial life ends.
This particular section of the coal washing complex shows the scale of these operations and the engineering that went into processing something as seemingly simple as coal. The lighting was my way of bringing some of that energy back to the space, if only for a photograph.
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The City of Petra was hidden in the mountains of Jordan for thousands of years when a young Swiss explorer Johan Ludwig Burckhardt rediscovered it in 1812. Temples, tombs, and other buildings are all carved out of the sandstone cliffs, which also gives it the name the "rose red city"
You reach the ancient city of Petra it by going through a narrow corridor in a mountain of rock. This corridor is about a mile long and just wide enough to fit a small truck - although most people go through on horseback or on foot. When you emerge, you enter a little hidden valley, which is mountain-locked. Petra was a perfect location for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, in part because of its rich sense of history. It was famous around the time of Christ for being the only way through those mountains, and traders bringing back silk from China to Europe often traveled through there. Back then, the people of Petra charged a fee-and of course became quite rich. The valley is a mile long, and more than thirty temples line the canyon sides. The temple that was used was right opposite the narrow opening. Many of these temples or tombs go back to about 600 B.C., but the particular one they used was built around the time of Christ. Nobody knows for sure what it was used for. Behind the temple face are a few small, square rooms, which are completely empty. Whatever they held was stolen long ago. It's quite an incredible place - like a tenth wonder of the world." The Siq twists and turns, the high walls all but shutting out the early morning sunlight, until abruptly, through a cleft in the rock , the first glimpse of the city of Petra can be seen.
The Shiq is a great cleft in the earth, formed in the hazy depths of the geological past by the same earthquake activity that has plagued the area ever since. Its narrow, winding route through the lofty cliffs which protect the site on the east remains one of the great experiences for the visitor today, and is probably responsible for the belief that it was here that Moses struck the rock to secure water for his wandering people after the flight from Egypt - the first of the Moses-linked stories now associated with the whole Petra Basin.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 17.00 mm; Aperture: 4.0; Exposure time: 1/20 s; ISO: 320
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Happy 2013!!
Wishing everyone a year full of inspiring moments, perfect weather conditions and luck!
Thank you for sharing all your great work! :)
Verbier, Switzerland.
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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!
The waterfall Skógafoss is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. After the coastline had receded seaward (it is now at a distance of about 5 km from Skógar), the former sea cliffs remained, parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the coastal lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. The Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area, Þrasi Þórólfsson, buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again.
There is not much one can do about composition of this waterfall, however I'm still glad that I have it as part of my Icelandic portfolio. I like the addition of those tiny ghost figures in the bottom left corner which really give you the scale of this place.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Lens's focal length: 70.00 - 200.00 mm, Photo Focal length: 70.00 mm, Aperture: 32, Exposure time: 10.0 s, ISO: 50
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"Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision."
Travel as well as life itself is a journey of its own, understanding one step leads to another, and each step relies on the existence of the previous one. How far each individual chooses to travel is up to him or her, but all must take the same initial steps. At a later stage the path begins to split but again the first steps must be taken for travel to start and to continue… There might be 1ooo different paths to take and none of them is better or more important, just different. It is only up to us how exciting and eventful we make any journey we are on..
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Middle East - Iran - Isfahan Province - Abyaneh - Abianeh - One of the oldest villages in Iran with ancient houses built from peculiar reddish hue mud
Camera Model: Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL; Lens: 18.00 - 200.00 mm; Focal length: 88.00 mm; Aperture: 10; Exposure time: 1/250 s; ISO: 100
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As you travel further north and west of Scotland, in particular on Scotland's islands, you will sooner or later find yourself on a road too narrow to pass the vehicle coming the other way towards you. Driving these roads requires thought and concentration. There are usually plenty of passing places (but they can get fewer and further between on more minor roads), and these are usually, but not always, marked with the sign captured on this shot.
The trick on single track roads is to drive with a combination of consideration and assertiveness. In an ideal world, vehicles approaching one another should adjust their speeds so as to meet at a passing place. That way neither waits for the other, and both proceed at best speed. It doesnt always happen like this, but in general, people in highlands are very friendly and tend to behave this way. Extra bonus is to watch those confused tourists that are just getting used to driving on the other site than in their home country so they tend to pick the first passing place, park on the opposite side as they would do in continental Europe and wait, staring like a scared rabbit being caught in headlights (I used to be one of them too, but no more!!).
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM, Photo Focal length: 24.00 mm, Aperture: 5.0, Exposure time: 1/60 s, ISO: 160
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through the ripples of muddy water, i caught the texture of time — the layered hide of a creature that carries weight like silence. this isn't just a hippo; it’s a living sculpture, all curves and calluses, pressed into the world by gravity and sun. from this close, the skin becomes landscape — cracked earth, braided ridge, spiked tufts like dried brush in wind. i waited for the light to skim its back just right — not to reveal the beast, but to abstract it. this is how patience looks when it floats.
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UK - Scotland - Inner Hebrides - Isle of Skye - Fairy tale Cascading Waterfall at Ben Dearg captured at summer time with rich green surrounding
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; ; Focal length: 77.50 mm; Aperture: 32; Exposure time: 4.0 s; ISO: 100
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Khongor Sand Dunes are the largest and most spectacular sand dunes in Mongolia. Also known as the ‘singing dunes’, they are up to 800 m high, 20 km wide and about 100 km long. Top of the dunes can be climbed and the views of the desert from the top are indescribable.
I was wondering around and enjoying the majestic views of dunes when my eyes spotted this beautiful play of shadow and light with blowing sand over the dunes and with sun shining through the flying sand.
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL, f/13.0, 0.001 sec (1/800), ISO 200, 200 mm
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Miradouro de São Cristóvão is a scenic viewpoint on Madeira’s north coast near Boaventura, overlooking the lush valley, agricultural terraces, and the Atlantic beyond. It’s known for its calm atmosphere and broad ocean-and-mountain panorama, making it a relaxing stop for photos or a quiet meal with a view.
Sassi also enjoyed the sunshine last weekend and wanted to try out a dramatic shot. She nailed it! Look at her beautiful eyes. Hope you have a wonderful day!
At sunset, the desert transforms into a silent sanctuary.
Silhouetted monoliths rise like ancient cathedrals beneath a sky ablaze with golden light.
Captured with a wide-angle lens, this moment reveals nature’s quiet grandeur — where light, land, and silence converge in perfect harmony.
Madidi Park, the most bio-diverse forest in the World. The park goes from 6000 m a s.l. to 240, covering a variety of ecosystems.
We are a the footholds of the Andes, the very edge of the Amazon basin.
Same view, in color
I've been sick and housebound for the last couple of days, so perhaps this is the product of a fevered mind...
OK.... I agree about the frame... so let's try it On Black instead.
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Patches of sunshine drift across snow covered fells above Holwick, Upper Teesdale, taken from Middle Side..
I was out photographing yesterday and I thought I came home with nothing. The light was bad, there were no interesting subjects, I looked but I saw nothing.
At home I downloaded my photos to my computer and I have never thrown away so much shots from one batch.
From what was left I got some inspiration to create this composition of stones and lines.
One more from Montreal comic con - holiday edition
Strobe info: keylight from camera left, rimlight camera right from the back. All AD600 and AD200 in umbrellas.
as the day's curtain draws to a close, portixol is set ablaze with the fiery spectacle of the setting sun. the dramatic sky, painted in strokes of orange and gold, reflects its warm colors on the rippling waters, creating a canvas of light that dances with the rhythm of the waves. this vivid scene at portixol bay not only captures the raw beauty of nature but also the serene end to a day in this enchanting seaside town. the palm trees silhouette against the radiant backdrop, adding a tropical touch to the Mediterranean landscape. it’s a moment where the sky seems to speak in hues of passion and tranquility, promising the return of another beautiful day.
I captured this image of the majestic Peña Montañesa during a perfect evening in Aragon. What fascinated me was this golden light caressing the limestone walls of this imposing geological formation, creating a striking contrast with the deep greens of the Mediterranean vegetation.
My intention was to reveal the full grandeur of this Pyrenean landscape by playing with the layering of planes - from the wooded hills in the foreground to this rocky wall dominating the valley. I waited for that precise moment when the raking light sculpted every detail of the limestone stratification, transforming the mountain into a true cathedral of stone.
This region of Aragon amazes me with its spectacular geology and its so particular light. Here, Peña Montañesa stands like a benevolent giant above the small village nestled in the valley, testimony to millions of years of geological history that I wanted to immortalize in all its splendor.
Golden light fades behind the Montenegrin mountains as silhouettes of beachgoers wander along the shimmering shoreline of Bečići. Captured in timeless black and white, this scene reflects the quiet beauty of a summer evening by the Adriatic Sea. Shot with the Viltrox 135mm on Nikon Z6.
The sun rises over San Francisco Bay, painting the sky in gradients of orange, pink, and deepening blue while the iconic shipyard cranes of Pier 70 stand in silhouette. This is the view that greeted generations of maritime workers arriving for early shifts—the industrial skyline that built America's Pacific naval power now transformed into one of the city's most evocative historic landmarks. Those gantry cranes marching across the horizon are among the most recognizable structures at Pier 70. Their skeletal steel frameworks, designed for lifting massive ship components and machinery, create a rhythmic pattern against the colorful dawn sky. During World War II, cranes like these operated around the clock, hoisting steel plates, engines, and armaments onto vessels destined for the Pacific theater. The distinctive A-frame shape allowed them to straddle railway tracks that once crisscrossed the shipyard, moving materials from fabrication shops to drydocks with industrial efficiency. The water catches and reflects the warm sunrise colors, creating a mirror image that doubles the visual impact. San Francisco Bay has always been central to the city's identity and economy—first as a Gold Rush gateway, then as a maritime and naval powerhouse, and now as a contested space where public access, environmental restoration, and development pressures collide. This particular stretch of waterfront, once closed to civilians for security and operational reasons, has gradually opened to public use as the shipyard's industrial functions wound down. Sailboat masts visible on the left frame the scene, reminding us how this working waterfront has transitioned. Where cargo ships and naval vessels once dominated, recreational sailors now navigate these waters. It's a shift repeated across San Francisco's waterfront—from commercial and industrial uses toward residential, recreational, and mixed-use development. The tension between honoring maritime heritage and accommodating contemporary urban needs defines much of the conversation around places like Pier 70. The composition itself emphasizes the scale and drama of industrial infrastructure. Silhouetting the cranes against the saturated sky transforms functional machinery into sculpture, their geometric forms creating visual interest through repetition and variation. The foreground remains in deep shadow, focusing attention on that brilliant horizon where industrial history meets natural beauty. This is the kind of view that makes San Francisco special—a city where working landscapes and stunning natural settings coexist, where you can witness both human ambition and environmental grandeur in a single frame. For decades, these cranes represented economic vitality and American industrial might. Now they stand as monuments to a bygone era, preserved not for their utility but for their historical and aesthetic value. Their presence reminds us that San Francisco wasn't always a tech hub—it was a city built by people who worked with their hands, who built ships and loaded cargo, who operated cranes and welded steel. As the city transforms, these structures anchor us to that history.