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A hauntingly atmospheric tunnel scene where darkness slowly gives way to an almost blinding exit beyond. The damp brick textures, subtle green tones, and soft glow from the overhead lights create a cinematic and slightly dystopian mood. Captured to emphasise symmetry, depth, and the contrast between shadow and light — inviting the viewer to wonder what lies beyond the end of the tunnel.
Actually it came from the garden this afternoon, but I'm not one to pass up a truly pretentious title.
I bought a third strobe a few days ago, and it's what I used to get the glowing colors here. I used SB600's in a softbox to either side of the flower for decent flat lighting, and then hand held the third flash which I pointed to the underneath part of the flower for the glow. I adjusted the output of the strobes manually until I got the results that I liked. "Season to taste", as they say on the cooking shows. The strobes were triggered by the pop up flash on my D90.
Other plants and flowers that I've photographed using strobes can be seen in my strobe lit plant set. In the description, I list resources that I've used to learn how to do this. www.flickr.com/photos/9422878@N08/sets/72157628079460544/...
More iris pictures can be seen here. www.flickr.com/photos/9422878@N08/sets/72157623861858581/...
n the heart of palma, the calle sindicat is bathed in the dramatic light of a sun that plays hide and seek with the city's architecture. a solitary figure traverses the street, their shadow stretching long and mingling with the patterns of the pavement. above, festive stars hang, remnants of celebration, contrasting with the everyday scene below. it's a moment suspended between the lingering spirit of festivity and the steady rhythm of local life.
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As in all ancient societies, agriculture was the main economic activity. The harvests in Egypt were richer than in most other countries at the time, allowing for a larger percentage of urban dwellers and diverse forms of production. Hence the cities, temples, the wealth of the state and the ability to equip armies for campaigns against countries producing products that Egypt had in short supply. The main crops of Ancient Egypt were wheat and barley, as well as lettuce, beans, onions, figs, dates, grapes, melons and cucumbers. Flax was grown by many farmers, and then used for the production of linens.
There was no typical money system in Egypt. Products were bartered, and workers were paid in wheat, barley and, occasionally, in craft products like pottery, clothes etc. But barley could be defined as a type of money, since it was easy to use as payment. For example, if a peasant might pay with barley for a refined product, like a new garment, and then the seller would in his turn sell that barley to obtain other products.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: 28-300mm; Focal length: 300.00 mm; Aperture: 6.3; Exposure time: 1/250 s; ISO: 100
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Beneath the deep blue twilight, the ancient tower rises like a forgotten gateway between history and myth. Prague becomes a silent labyrinth of shadows, stone and memory.
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An epic history has made Prague one of the most beautiful cities in the world, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The magical city of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes, Prague is also a modern European metropolis full of energy, music, and art. Serene green isles in the river and peaceful parks draping the city's seven hills are just steps away from the architectural treasures and bustling street life of the city center. Prague's atmosphere is both intimate and romantic, and quite impossible to forget.
Ancient capital of Charles IV's Bohemian Kingdom, Prague has played a pivotal role in the development of Central Europe since the Middle Ages. During a walk through the city, you will quickly discover that the history of European architecture has left behind splendid representatives of its various periods and styles. There are Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classicist buildings, as well as various neo-historic styles and Art Nouveau. Mozart reportedly shocked the Viennese when he once scoffed at his Austrian patrons, claiming, "Praguers understand me." This statement placed Prague in the center of the musical world and entrenched the city in musical folklore.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: 17.00 - 40.00 mm; Focal length: 20.00 mm; Aperture: 13; Exposure time: 32.0 s; ISO: 320
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Caught in motion as it rounds the corner, the Porsche GT4 looks perfectly composed — the briefest pause in time before it launches towards the next section of Prescott Hillclimb.
Almost every day during the summer (our rainy season), heat
accumulates (all day) over the inland Florida Everglades until
it builds and explodes in the late afternoon as thunderstorms.
(Above; could hear thunder & see some occasional lightning.
Below in the comments; is the left-side of this scene above.)
Sunset Blue Hour ~ Boca Raton, Florida
South Florida ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
Summer 2016 ~ Palm Beach County, Florida
"Have a seat! Enjoy the view! Have a good summer!"
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Another one of those 'Close Encounters' moments. This one on the barns at Bowlees taken from across the dale at Holwick.
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.
Soft, dreamy daffodils emerge from the darkness, their pale petals glowing like quiet lanterns against a deep, shadowed background. Hints of golden yellow blur gently into the surrounding black, creating a painterly, ethereal mood. The shallow focus and muted light give the flowers a sense of stillness and calm—delicate, intimate, and slightly surreal, as if caught in a moment between night and memory.
Got back to working on photos from my trip to Vegas last fall. Working on old photos is a great way to procrastinate!
The original blue Hydrangea that the digital painting from a few weeks back came from.
Image was captured back in 2005 with a Panasonic FZ20 and edited on the iPad in Snapseed
Painted version is here if you care to compare: www.flickr.com/photos/27872610@N05/12009143565/
the light slices across his face like a question—half a story caught between confession and defiance. texture meets silence in every pore, every crease, while the eye, lit just so, holds a mirror to something deeply unfixed. in the shadow’s cradle, he wears mystery like a second skin.
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When I photograph my Tree-Across-the-Field, my preference is to have the tree in the bottom center of the frame. Sometimes, however, this isn't the best photograph of the scene. In this case, the way the line of colored clouds points towards my tree from the left of frame made for a much more interesting image than simply filling the right half of the frame with a solid mass of blue-grey cloud.
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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There is something beautiful about the quiet moments before a new chapter begins. Lost in thought, navigating the shadows, but always keeping my eyes fixed on the light. It’s a reminder that even in the darkest corners, there is always a spark of hope and direction if you just look up. ✨
Almost every day during the summer (our rainy season), heat
accumulates (all day) over the inland Florida Everglades until
it builds and explodes in the late afternoon as thunderstorms.
(Above; could hear thunder & see some occasional lightning.)
Sunset Afterglow ~ Boca Raton, Florida
South Florida ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
Summer 2016 ~ Palm Beach County, Florida
(1 more summer photo 'from this location' in the comments)
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Manakha is located in the Haraz mountains, 85 kms (a good 2-hour drive) from Sana'a. It is located at 2300 meters above sea. As far as you can see there's mountains, smaller ones, bigger ones, and about 90 percent of these mountains are covered with terraces for agriculture. Not all of them are used anymore, because lots of locals have moved to the capital and there's just not enough people left to work all the fields. On every hilltop or big rock a town was built, for protection against enemies in the past, incredible constructions, it is mind-boggling how they managed to build them all ... and then : the fields and hillsides are so green, it seems unreal, as if it was painted on.
This photo was taken before sunset, when the sun was just about to set behind those mountains. It created beautiful long sunrays which were pointing at the village.
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL, f/10, 0.005 sec (1/200), ISO 200, 24 mm
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Sunset ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
Spring 2015 ~ Palm Beach County
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He doesn't look like a man who needs to explain himself.
There is something about his presence. The cap pulled low, the glasses catching the light, a gaze fixed on something beyond the frame.
Perhaps he has a story worth telling.
Perhaps he prefers to keep it to himself.
I wanted to photograph him as if he had stepped out of a forgotten film scene. No elaborate setting. Just character, warm light, and the suggestion of a life lived on his own terms.
Because sometimes, a portrait becomes more interesting when it leaves something to the imagination.
Emotion. Stillness. Light.
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Switzerland, January 2024
Nikon FM3A, 20mm Voigtlaender f/3.5 SL Color-Skopar
Fuji Velvia 100 @ box (frozen expired)
Nikon Coolscan 5000ED
It's been a year for spectacular sunsets, as southerly Foehn winds have brought in enormous amounts of Sahara dust.
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This is a shot of Mt. Tupopdan (6106m) taken at the sunset with new and old suspension Husaini Bridge in foreground.
Probably one of the more instantly recognisable pictures you'll see in books and promotional pictures of Pakistan is of the numerous suspension bridges that cross the rivers in and around Northern Pakistan. And in saying that, one of the more famous day treks around the region is known as the Two Bridges trek which as the name suggests sees you crossing two bridges on a five hour trek in the area surrounding Passu and the neighboring villages before ending at Borit Lake.The trek itself is probably more of a pleasant stroll than a strenuous effort but the setting and the scenery is some of the best I've seen so far. Apart from crossing the two bridges you meander through farming villages, traverse steep ravines, cross potato and pumpkin fields as the farmers wave hello and end the day by enjoying a nice cold drink by an alpine lake.
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL, f/22, 0.8 sec (4/5), ISO 100, 21 mm
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Taken on my journey up to Llanberis. Had to stop in this small lane when I saw this. Two other cars stopped in awe of what they saw.
like a whisper suspended between centuries, the tower rises—its face lit by invisible prayers, its voice forever swallowed by the night. behind glowing windows, a city breathes in silence, unaware that time itself is watching.
Switzerland, January 2024
Nikon FM3A, 20mm Voigtlaender f/3.5 SL Color-Skopar
Fuji Velvia 100 @ box (frozen expired)
Nikon Coolscan 5000ED
Another of this sunset from the same roll as the prior image.
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.
In the remote dunes of Namibia’s Kunene region, two desert-adapted elephant bulls engage in a powerful sparring display. Dust rises beneath their feet as strength, instinct and hierarchy unfold in the golden light of the African wilderness.
Desert elephants survive in one of the harshest environments on Earth, traveling vast distances across dry riverbeds and wind-shaped dunes. Moments like this reveal both their resilience and their raw, untamed power.
Namibia, Africa.