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Shot from below at night, a beautiful woman in red towers over the frame like a sacred and unsettling presence.
She is not the devil: she is an imagined Madonna, a Red Madonna.
She does not comfort, she does not caress — she looks at humanity with anger.
A silent warning: do whatever you want…
judgment will come. If not here, then beyond.
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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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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!
sunlight cuts geometry into walls. stairs lead somewhere. a person stands. their shadow stretches longer than they do. architecture turns people into patterns.
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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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.
This mountain is one of the most captivating peaks I've ever seen. The prominent spire ringed by glacier always got my imagination going. Given the mixed weather, the peak became even more interesting as it dipped in and out of clouds over and over again. What a treat to photograph this beauty!
We have been up the shard a fair few times but only once like this...it was cloudy when we were in the lift going up and suddenly the sun dipped below a band of heavy cloud.....
"The mystical ambiance of a Gothic cathedral, where stained glass windows paint the stone with celestial hues."
"L'ambiance mystique d'une cathédrale gothique, où les vitraux peignent la pierre de teintes célestes."
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The majestic Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque is probably the most imposing religious and national landmark in Abu Dhabi to date. It is also arguably one of the most important architectural treasures of the contemporary UAE society - and one of the most beautiful in the world - initiated no less by the late president HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who is fondly thought of as the father of UAE.
The Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, popularly called Grand Mosque by local residents, is seen as a “globally unifying” landmark from its conception to completion, bringing together designers, features, materials and suppliers from nearly every corner of the globe: Italy, Germany, Morocco, India, Turkey, Iran, China, Greece and the UAE.
The Mosque’s initial architectural design was Moroccan, but it evolved to include many global features, including exterior walls that are of traditional Turkish design. Natural materials were chosen for its design and construction, which include marble, stone, gold, semi-precious stones, crystals and ceramics.
You might think that this mosque is hidden somewhere in the middle of the desert but the opposite is the truth. It is located between two main roads leading to Abu Dhabi. I have however taken use of the construction that is still going on there and found a spot with hopefully unusal POV and foreground. We've been also rather lucky for the light as we have got there early morning with light "storm" which created my favorite darker background and beautiful front light.
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; ; Focal length: 14.00 mm; Aperture: 8.0; Exposure time: 1/250 s; ISO: 100
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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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Florida Everglades ~ #295 in Explore 8/5/13
Summer sunset light-stream on the lake.
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Daria’s eyes hold a storm, but her pose stays quiet.
This portrait is not about romance — it’s about an inner fire that refuses to settle.
A moment of power wrapped in monochrome silence.
Part of my ongoing project inspired by Peter Lindbergh’s honest vision of beauty and strength.
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В глазах Даши — буря, но в позе — тишина.
Этот портрет не о романтике — он о внутреннем огне, который не утихает.
Мгновение силы, упакованное в чёрно-белую тишину.
Часть моего проекта, вдохновлённого честной философией красоты и силы Питера Линдберга.
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Wahiba Sands lies in the eastern region of Oman. The sands stretch from north to south 180 kilometres, east to west 80 kilometres, with high dunes, extensive woodlands and an unspoiled coastline. Some of the sand dunes are 100 meters in height. Total land area is approximately 12,000 square kilometres with about 3,000 Bedu of varying tribal origins including Janabah, Mawalik, Hikman, Amr and Wahiba.
Evening conditions in Wahiba sands seem to be tricky for a photographer as it gets rather windy and the sand is blowing everywhere, however at the same time it creates fantastic new opportunities.
PENTAX K20D, f/6.7, 0.004 sec (1/250), ISO 100, 180 mm
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Here's another photo that I snapped in the dunes at the De Hoop Nature Reserve last Saturday.
This one was captured a few minutes before sunset.
Nikon D800, Nikkor 14 -24 mm at 14 mm, ISO of 100, aperture of f/14 with a 1/60th second exposure.
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Europe - Italy - Italia - Rome - Roma - Pantheon - Former Roman temple - Temple to all gods of Ancient Rome & One of most preserved & influential building of ancient Rome
The Pantheon (from Greek: Πάνθειον, meaning "Every god") is a building in Rome which was originally built as a temple to all the gods of Ancient Rome, and rebuilt circa 126 AD during Hadrian's reign. The intended degree of inclusiveness of this dedication is debated. The generic term pantheon is now applied to a monument in which illustrious dead are buried. It is one of the best preserved of all Roman buildings. It has been in continuous use throughout its history. The design of the extant building is sometimes credited to Trajan's architect Apollodorus of Damascus, but it is equally likely that the building and the design should be credited to Emperor Hadrian's architects, though not to Hadrian himself as many art scholars once thought. Since the 7th century, the Pantheon has been used as a Roman Catholic church. The Pantheon is the oldest large-scale dome in Rome. The height to the oculus and the diameter of the interior circle are the same, 43.3 metres (142 ft).
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 20.00 mm; Aperture: 20; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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she holds the cigarette like a thought not yet spoken — suspended, unfinished. the smoke curls into the dusk with the grace of something that remembers how to vanish. it’s not about rebellion. it’s about time slowing down just enough to breathe in stillness and exhale a whisper.
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Patches of sunshine drift across snow covered fells above Holwick, Upper Teesdale, taken from Middle Side..
Lighting is everything in photography. Whether you ar using natural light, strobes, flash or flashlights.
The way light casts on your subject can make or break an image.
Il fallait bien que ça arrive. Les vacances se terminent, le réveil va bientôt sonner beaucoup trop tôt, et quelqu’un a eu la brillante idée de remettre le travail au programme. Alors forcément… il y a de la fumée. Et quelques cris.
Rassurez-vous, personne n’a été blessé. Enfin, pas encore. 😏
EN It had to happen eventually. The holidays are coming to an end, the alarm clock will soon be ringing far too early, and someone had the brilliant idea of putting work back on the schedule. So naturally… there is smoke. And a little screaming.
Don't worry, nobody was harmed.
Yet. 😏
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
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Wahiba Sands lies in the eastern region of Oman. The sands stretch from north to south 180 kilometres, east to west 80 kilometres, with high dunes, extensive woodlands and an unspoiled coastline. Some of the sand dunes are 100 meters in height. Total land area is approximately 12,000 square kilometres with about 3,000 Bedu of varying tribal origins including Janabah, Mawalik, Hikman, Amr and Wahiba.
I was walking around Wahiba Sand dunes sea, starting to think how many more different desert photos I can take, having recently been in 4 different deserts across Arabia. To my surprise in a minute after this thought, strong wind started to blow, creating fantastic new opportunities.
PENTAX K20D, f/9.5, 0.006 sec (1/180), ISO 100, 130 mm
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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.
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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Asia - Nepal - Boudha - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Town located 7 km East/Northeast of Kathmandu - Home to one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world built during the 5th century AD - Boudhanath Stupa - Important place of pilgrimage & meditation for Tibetan Buddhists & local Nepalis
Bouddhanath Stupa, the biggest stupa in Nepal, lies about 7 km east of the capital, it is also called by many as Khasti Chitya. It is one of the oldest stupas in the country. After 1959, many Tibetans arrived and settled in Bouddhanath area. The stupa, a well-known Buddhist pilgrimage site, is included in World Heritage Cultural site list by UNESCO. With diameter of about 100m and 40m height, Buddhanath holds its place among the largest stupas in the world. It is one of the largest in the world. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design with hundreds of prayer wheels and 108 small images of Buddha all around.
It is religious center for the Buddhist people. Surrounding the stupa there are many different monasteries belonging to different Buddhist sects. Most of the visitors use go to The Stupa for sightseeing and shopping and Tibetans handicrafts. During the full moon day many Buddhist people come to celebrate and take part in various religious activities. Many have schools that teach young monks.
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; ; Focal length: 16.00 mm; Aperture: 5.6; Exposure time: 1/45 s; ISO: 100
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Frozen between shadow and light, the winged figure rises within the silent grandeur of the palace.
A vision of strength, memory and sacrifice, suspended in a timeless sanctuary where history still breathes through stone and silence.
When the last light of day kisses the coast of Galicia, silence speaks louder than words.
A small wild flower blooms in the foreground, while the Santuario da Virxe da Barca watches over the Atlantic — timeless, sacred, eternal.
This is a place where earth, ocean, and sky align… and where faith, nature, and light become one. 🌊✨
Sunsets here are not just seen — they are felt.
Un peu de disco, quelques paillettes et une danseuse qui décide de quitter le sol quelques instants. J’aime ce genre de moment où tout semble simple : un mouvement, une lumière, un sourire… et soudain, la scène prend une autre allure. Pas besoin d’aller très haut pour donner l’impression de voler ^^
EN A little disco, a few sequins, and a dancer deciding to leave the floor for a moment. I love those moments when everything feels simple: a movement, a light, a smile… and suddenly, the stage feels completely different.
You don't have to go very high to make it look like flying ^^
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.
“My final, considered judgment is that the hardy bulb [garlic] blesses and ennobles everything it touches - with the possible exception of ice cream and pie.”
Angelo Pellegrini, 'The Unprejudiced Palate' (1948)
A dramatic sunset at the Giant’s Causeway, where molten light pours across the Atlantic horizon and waves surge through the ancient basalt columns. Long-exposure water softens the motion of the sea, contrasting with the timeless geometry of the stone formations beneath a fiery sky.
This image captures the raw power and elemental beauty of the Causeway at day’s end — a meeting of fire, water, and stone shaped over millennia.