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Tambour en éclats,
jongle le cœur tsigane,
vivre, c’est danser.
Drums crack through the night,
the juggler's soul spins with fire,
to live is to dance.
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Cirque Imagine Lyon.
In Marina di Massa, on the rocky shore, a photograph from the past returns in an intense light: sea, rock, and reflections draw together in an essential and incandescent vision.
The sun sets perfectly aligned behind Torre del Trabajo in Caceres, painting the sky with a vivid orange glow.
"Think before you speak. Read before you think."
Fran Lebowitz
Moment captured at Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. USA
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Slightly different viewpoint as the other one, but created as a vertical pano to provide more foregorund and sky (2 x shots on 10-22mm at 10mm stitched)
I was mid-nap in a coffin lined with disco ball fragments when someone hit me with a spotlight like I owed them rent. Now I’m squinting through zebra-stripes of illumination, shielding my eyes like I just saw my own tax return.
You! Yeah, you with the flashlight of judgment - I see you. I’m reaching out, not for help, but to offer you a haunted timeshare and maybe a coupon for cursed lasagna.
I’m not here to be subtle. I’m here to be loud, striped, and slightly confusing.
If you shine a light on me, expect interpretive gestures, unsolicited advice, and possibly a tap dance performed entirely in reverse.
Side effects may include:
- Sudden urge to redecorate with cobwebs
- Inexplicable craving for beet salad
- Temporary possession by the spirit of a lounge singer named Carl
--Beetlejuice 💚 (Now 40% more photogenic under duress)
The Pisa Cathedral and Leaning Tower of Pisa stand out against a dramatic dawn sky.
The Square of Miracles is a wide walled area located in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy, recognized as an important center of European medieval art and one of the finest architectural complexes in the world.
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Rannoch Moor as a place of wonder, one of the last really wild places in Scotland. Imagine a triangular area, stood on its apex, about 10 miles across its base and about 10 miles from top to bottom. Imagine that this 50 square mile inverted triangle is a roughly level plateau that sits at an altitude of a little over 1000ft. Imagine that its surface is dotted with innumerable lochs, lochans, peat bogs, and streams; that it is surrounded by mountains that rise to over 3000ft to the south-east and the west and to over 2000ft in the north. And, finally, imagine that this area is crossed by a railway line, running a little inside the south-east side of the triangle, and a single road, running a little inside the south-west side of the triangle. Congratulations: you've just invented Rannoch Moor.
Most people first see Rannoch Moor when driving north from Bridge of Orchy. Near Achallader the main road and the railway line diverge and the road makes a sweeping climb up to the Rannoch Moor plateau. What you find there can be a glory of heather and lochan surrounded by distant mountains. Or it can be a grey cloud-shrouded landscape through which you catch occasional glimpses of an other-worldly landscape. If Achallader marks the southern apex of Rannoch Moor's triangle, then the other two are equally distinctive. In the north-east lies Rannoch Station and the end of the public road in from Pitlochry, 40 miles to the east.
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; ; Focal length: 15.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 15.0 s; ISO: 100
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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 400D DIGITAL; Lens: 18.00 - 200.00 mm; Focal length: 40.00 mm; Aperture: 5.6; Exposure time: 1/60 s; ISO: 400
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The River Tees upstream from Demesnes Mill, Barnard Castle in late spring sunshine with a heavy shower approaching.
A high-stakes clash between hero and thief — light, motion, and gold colliding in one frozen moment.
a fleeting moment at plaza mayor in madrid, where light and shadow play on ancient cobblestones. a silhouette strides through the archway, suspended between darkness and light. the shadow stretches long, chasing memories of countless footsteps before. time pauses, the city breathes. a scene both timeless and transient, etched in stark contrast.
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GC favourite, LMS Fowler '3F' Jinty 0-6-0 No 47406, rumbles through Swithland with a passenger service for Rothley.
If only we could 'bottle' this light!
Open,
but not fragile.
A quiet warmth
that does not ask,
only receives.
Part of the series Reflections Without Mirrors
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Bright Interval on a swollen River Tees at Barnard Castle after Storm Gareth
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The Gobi desert, one of the world's great deserts, covers much of the southern part of Mongolia. Unlike the Sahara there are few sand dunes in the Gobi; rather you'll find large barren expenses of gravel plains and rocky outcrops. The climate here is extreme. Temperatures reach +40° C. in summer, and -40 in winter. Precipitation averages less than 100 mm per year, while some areas only get rain once every two or three years. Strong winds up to 140 km/h make travel dangerous in spring and fall. Great Gobi National Park is one of the largest World Biospheres, with an area larger than Switzerland. It contains the last remaining wild Bacterian (two-humped) camels, wild ass, and a small population of Gobi bears, the only desert-inhabiting bears.
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.
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL, f/11, 0.001 sec (1/800), ISO 200, 162 mm
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A moment of absolute focus.
Caught in the split second of lift-off, a Siberian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo sibiricus) spreads its powerful wings, preparing to hunt. The intensity in its eyes, a locked, unblinking gaze, reveals the predator's singular concentration.
By utilizing a high-contrast monochrome treatment, the focus is drawn entirely to the graphic patterns of the plumage and the sharp, piercing clarity of the owl’s stare against the dark, blurred backdrop. It is a rare study of movement, grace, and raw natural power.
Does the direct eye contact of a predator in motion make you feel like the observer, or the observed?
The Light Shines in the Darkness - Sony A7S II, Lensbaby Sol 45
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Candid street portrait in dramatic sunlight. Geometric sleeve, Route 66 detail, and that instinctive movement after noticing my camera;
a decisive moment in everyday urban life.
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With gusts over 45mph it's a hang on to your hat kind of day. I was lucky to get this shot in before the wind really began to crank it up.
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First self portrait in a while.
Lit with a softbox overhead and one back light, back left. (Just borrowing lights from someone.) I think I need to get my own now! I kinda like it.
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**Prompt :**
Portrait cinématographique d’un roi mystique druidique, homme d’âge mûr au regard perçant vert émeraude, peau texturée ultra réaliste avec pores visibles et micro-imperfections naturelles. Il porte une couronne finement ciselée en métal ancien ornée de gemmes bleues luminescentes diffusant une légère énergie magique. Sa chevelure longue, ondulée, brun cuivré, est subtilement animée par un vent invisible, tressée avec précision en une natte épaisse descendant sur sa poitrine.
Barbe dense et soigneusement travaillée mêlant gris argenté et brun profond, chaque poil rendu avec une netteté extrême. Armure druidique en métal organique et cuir sombre, incrustée de pierres précieuses brillantes et de motifs celtiques complexes, reflétant une lumière douce et diffuse.
Autour de lui gravitent des créatures féeriques : papillons iridescents aux ailes translucides, scarabées métalliques aux reflets émeraude et or, libellules lumineuses. Elles flottent en suspension dans un environnement cosmique, mélange de forêt enchantée et de nébuleuse stellaire.
Arrière-plan riche en particules lumineuses flottantes, poussières d’or et d’ambre, bokeh magique, profondeur de champ cinématographique. Éclairage volumétrique dramatique venant de face et légèrement latéral, créant des reflets subtils sur les gemmes et une lueur mystique sur le visage.
Ambiance : fantasy épique, royale, mystique, intemporelle.
Style : hyperréalisme, rendu 8K, ultra haute définition, textures détaillées, éclairage global illumination, ray tracing, color grading cinématographique (teintes chaudes or/cuivre contrastées avec bleus profonds).
Qualité : masterpiece, photoréaliste, détails extrêmes, sharp focus, cinematic lighting, HDR.
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**Prompt:**
Cinematic portrait of a mystical druid king, a mature man with piercing emerald-green eyes, ultra-realistic skin texture with visible pores and natural micro-imperfections. He wears an intricately crafted ancient metal crown adorned with glowing blue gemstones emitting a subtle magical aura. His long, wavy copper-brown hair flows gently as if moved by an unseen wind, partially braided into a thick, detailed braid resting on his chest.
His beard is full and meticulously groomed, blending silver-gray and deep brown tones, with each strand rendered in extreme detail. He wears a druidic armor made of organic metal and dark leather, embedded with luminous jewels and intricate Celtic patterns, softly reflecting ambient light.
Surrounding him are ethereal creatures: iridescent butterflies with translucent wings, metallic beetles with emerald and gold reflections, and glowing dragonflies. They hover in a magical suspension within a surreal environment blending enchanted forest elements with a cosmic nebula.
The background is rich with floating particles, golden and amber dust, magical bokeh, and cinematic depth of field. Dramatic volumetric lighting from the front and slightly from the side enhances the gemstones and casts a mystical glow across his face.
Mood: epic fantasy, regal, mystical, timeless.
Style: hyper-realism, 8K resolution, ultra high definition, extreme detail, global illumination, ray tracing, cinematic color grading (warm gold/copper tones contrasted with deep blues).
Quality tags: masterpiece, photorealistic, ultra-detailed, sharp focus, cinematic lighting, HDR.
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a narrow shaft of sunlight slices through the silence, catching a solitary figure mid-step. geometry and coincidence fall into alignment for just a breath, where movement meets shadow and time holds still.
Avant le mouvement, il y a la décision. Il existe un instant où la volonté devient plus forte que l'hésitation. Le regard ne cherche plus. Il affirme et le corps n'a plus qu'à suivre.
EN There comes a moment when resolve becomes stronger than hesitation. The gaze no longer searches. It declares and the body simply follows.
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Eilean Donan Castle is Scotland's most photographed castle and one of the icons of Scotland. Eilean Donan (Scottish Gaelic for Island of Donan), is a small island in Loch Duich in the western Highlands of Scotland. It is connected to the mainland by a footbridge and lies about half a mile from the village of Dornie. Eilean Donan is named after St. Donan, a celtic saint martyred in the Dark Ages. As one of the most iconic images of Scotland, Eilean Donan is recognised all around the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by some majestic scenery, it is little wonder that the castle is now one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish highlands. Although first inhabited around the 6th century, the first fortified castle was built in the mid 13th century and stood guard over the lands of Kintail. Since then, at least four different versions of the castle have been built and re-built as the feudal history of Scotland unfolded through the centuries.
I have recently bought new ND filter - B&W ND 3.0 which allows to take long exposures during a day. It is quite difficult to fully use its potential here in Middle East as we hardly ever have any clouds in the sky, therefore I was looking forward to my trip to Nordics. Such a long exposure as 181 sec can completely transform ordinary scene into dream world.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM, Photo Focal length: 25.00 mm, Aperture: 22, Exposure time: 181.0 s, ISO: 100
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Dramatic Sunset ~ Boca Raton, Florida
South Florida ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
Spring 2016 ~ Palm Beach County, Florida
(two more photos 'from this night' in the comments)
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Europe - UK - United Kingdom - Scotland - Western Scottish Highlands - Western Ross - Loch Gairloch in North-West Highlands of Scotland - Sea loch with awe-inspiring scenery at dramatic sunset
Timelapse movies had become my new way of capturing my travels besides regular photography. Latest trip in Scotland had been very challenging in regards to very bad weather conditions, however I still managed to capture some places without being flown away by gale strong winds or washed down by apocalyptic rain. See for yourself at :
► SCOTLAND IN MOTION, UNITED KINGDOM - Timelapse Video
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5DS; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 24.00 mm; Aperture: 6.3; Exposure time: 1/60 s; ISO: 200
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Bathed in shadow and memory, the silent sculptures of the Louvre seem to guard the fading echoes of a vanished empire.
Stone, myth and history merge into a timeless vision suspended between grandeur and decay.
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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/11, 0.002 sec (1/640), ISO 200, 179 mm
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