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Haraz mountains is about 85 kms (a good 2-hour drive) from Sana'a. It reaches to 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.
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL, f/8, 0.004 sec (1/250), ISO 200, 200 mm
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Winter Light Over the Lofoten Fjords
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A cinematic winter journey through the dramatic coastal landscapes of the Lofoten Islands, where snow-covered mountains rise sharply above deep Arctic fjords, quiet fishing villages, wooden piers, red cabins, icy roads, and reflective waters. The collection captures the raw beauty of the Norwegian north at golden hour, blending warm sunset light with cold blue shadows, stormy clouds, rugged peaks, frozen shorelines, and traditional Nordic architecture.
These images evoke a sense of remote wilderness, silence, maritime heritage, and arctic solitude, combining panoramic mountain views, intimate harbor scenes, coastal cabins, snowy beaches, glassy fjord reflections, and dramatic northern skies. The visual atmosphere is peaceful yet powerful, with strong contrasts between the warmth of wooden houses and the austere grandeur of the surrounding winter landscape.
The images have been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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Karakoram is a large mountain range spanning the borders between India, Pakistan, and China, located in the regions of Gilgit, Ladakh, and Baltistan. It is one of the Greater Ranges of Asia, often considered together with the Himalaya, but not technically part of that range. The Karakoram is home to more than sixty peaks above 7,000m (22,960 ft), including K2, the second highest peak of the world (8,611 m, 28,251 ft). K2 is just 237 m smaller than the 8,848 m tall Mount Everest. The range is about 500 km (300 mi) in length, and is the most heavily glaciated part of the world outside of the polar regions. The Siachen Glacier at 70 km and the Biafo Glacier at 63 km rank as the world's second and third longest glaciers outside the polar regions.
This photo was captured at Duikar - Eagle’s Nest view point. it is one of the most amazing places I've ever visited. The thing I particularly like about this shot is the different layers and shades of colors ending up with dark silhouette of a lonely traveler at the very left bottom corner overlooking sunset of Mt. Spantik also known as Golden Peak (7027m - most attainable 7000m peak in the Karakoram). Eagle’s Nest is situated in the village of Duikar, which is preached on a 2850 meter high ridge above Altit village in Hunza valley. Eagle’s Nest is one of the best and most beautiful viewpoints in the whole of Hunza valley. Even if you don’t have time to stay long it is a must to come up to see the sunrise or sunset views on Hunza valley and Rakaposhi and the other peaks surrounding Eagle’s Nest.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL, Lens’s focal length: 18.00 - 200.00 mm, Photo Focal length: 88.00 mm, Aperture: 9.0, Exposure time: 1/1600 s, ISO: 800
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Sunset Afterglow ~ Palm Beach County
Summer 2015 ~ Boca Raton, Florida U.S.A.
(two more photos of 'this night' in the comments)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everglades
The sabal palmetto (also known as cabbage palm)
is the state tree of both South Carolina and Florida
The afternoon light was just right for counting rings. It let me learn that one tree was 14 years old and the other was 19 when they were cut down for firewood. Silly, I guess, but somehow this seemed sad. Teenage trees.
Location: Woodpile in a private, free-standing garden, Moostal (Moss Valley) Riehen BS Switzerland.
In my album; Dan's Patterns: Wood.
THE TRUTH ALWAYS COMES OUT.
I created this image to represent a simple and unavoidable idea: sooner or later, truth rises to the surface.
Even when someone tries to bury it, darken it, distort it, or keep it hidden, truth always finds a way through.
In this scene, the dark glass becomes a metaphor for a mind filled with omissions, silence and lies — yet something inside still moves, emerges, ignites, and breaks the surface. It is that precise moment when what was hidden becomes visible, and pretending is no longer possible.
I am creating a series of images inspired by proverbs because proverbs are the moral memory of humanity: in just a few words they contain experience, wounds, justice, irony, and survival.
I chose to create them digitally with Artificial Intelligence not because this technology can replace photography or “pure” art, but because I want to use a new tool without becoming its servant.
I want to bend the instrument to my own language — turning it into poetic provocation and visual protest.
Before the virtual becomes a weapon against human beings, I use it to remind human beings who they are.
And above all, to remind that truth — even when buried — always comes out.
Reflective spheres gather beneath the silent arcades of the Palais Royal, where light, architecture and memory merge into a quiet meditation on time.
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Ettersgill from Stable Edge, briefly floodlit after a heavy squall had passed over, with the next one approaching in the distance.
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.
Fog was lifting after the rain... and the mood was ripe for a B&W
A quiet moment where light meets reflection. This portrait is not about perfection, but about resilience, hope and the silent strength that reveals itself when we dare to look beyond the darkness.
Photography by Peter Meirmans.
Tomba Famiglia Manzi‑Bernocco — Scultore A. Scotto - Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno - Genova , Italia
Sulla Tomba Manzi‑Bernocco, A. Scotto scolpisce un silenzio che abbraccia.
La madre stringe il figlio come un ricordo che non vuole svanire,
e il marmo, nella sua calma, custodisce l’eco di un amore che resiste al tempo.
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Il Cimitero di Staglieno è uno dei più grandi musei a cielo aperto d’Europa, inaugurato nel 1851. Le sue sculture, come questa, incarnano la spiritualità borghese genovese e la ricerca di umanità nel lutto.
L’opera si inserisce nel filone delle tombe simboliste che esplorano la trascendenza attraverso l’amore materno,
La scultura trasmette un senso di protezione e abbandono, con linee fluide che uniscono i corpi in un’unica forma. La madre china il capo sul figlio, in un gesto che richiama la Pietà michelangiolesca, ma con una sensibilità più moderna e intima.
Family Tomb Manzi‑Bernocco - Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno - Genoa, Italy
On the Manzi‑Bernocco Tomb, A. Scotto carves a silence that embraces.
A mother holds her child like a memory refusing to fade,
and the marble, in its quietness, keeps the echo of a love enduring time.
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The Staglieno Cemetery is one of Europe's largest open-air museums, inaugurated in 1851. Its sculptures, like this one, embody bourgeois Genoese spirituality and the search for humanity in mourning.
The work is part of the trend of Symbolist tombs that explore transcendence through maternal love.
The sculpture conveys a sense of protection and abandonment, with flowing lines that unite the bodies into a single form. The mother bows her head over her son, in a gesture reminiscent of Michelangelo's Pietà, but with a more modern and intimate sensibility.
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Chitwan National Park is the most popular destination for tourists wanting to have a good experience of the region’s wildlife. It was declared a National Park in 1973. In 1984, UNESCO designated Royal Chitwan National Park a Natural World Heritage Site. The Park offers protection to 56 species of mammals including the one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, leopard, sloth bear, wild elephant, striped hyena, Gangetic dolphin and wild bison. There are estimated to be 470 species of mammals, over 500 species of birds, 126 species of fish, 150 species of butterflies and 47 species of reptiles in the park! A recent study also points out that over a third of Nepal’s tigers are in Chitwan.
The Park is spread over an area of 932 sq kms and located in the lowlands of the kingdom. The forest cover is predominantly sal forest, interspersed with tall grasslands, small hills, ox-bow lakes and flood plains. The best time to visit Chitwan is from October through February, when the temperature averages 25 degrees Celcius. The months of March, April and June can be extremely hot, while July-September is the monsoon season when rivers swell and parts of the park are inaccessible.
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; ; Focal length: 23.13 mm; Aperture: 8.0; Exposure time: 1/250 s; ISO: 200
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A dramatic evening unfolds over the streets of Berlin, as storm clouds roll in above the striking modern architecture of Potsdamer Platz. The wet pavement reflects the fading light, adding texture and depth to the scene while the city continues to move beneath the changing sky.
This moment captures Berlin’s contrast—bold, geometric structures against a turbulent sky—where everyday life carries on through shifting light and weather.
Light and shadow dance above a prelude to a storm, or perhaps a moment of calm before chaos. Captured during the golden hour, this cloudscape tells a quiet but powerful story.
During the winter solstice at Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, California, the setting sun aligns perfectly with the Keyhole Arch. A golden beam pierces through the sea arch, illuminating the waves as if opening a mystical portal of light. A fleeting moment, yet an eternal impression.
Lost in the Topiary Garden - Miniature Composite
Cameras
Portrait: Nikon D500, Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8
Miniature: Canon EOS R, Canon FD 28mm f/2.8
Behind the scenes video: youtu.be/Ob4xOzOiKGQ
A dramatic sunset over the city, with towering clouds illuminated by intense orange and golden light above a dark urban skyline. The contrast between the fiery sky and silhouetted buildings creates a powerful, almost cinematic atmosphere.
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A brief patch of very strong sunshine lights up Low Force Waterfall in dramatic conditions against a dark sky. The Pennine Way long distance footpath passes to the left of the waterfall.
this black-and-white photograph captures the sweeping architecture of a vast hallway, where repetitive cutouts and curving lines draw the viewer into a rhythmic flow. a single figure seated in the distance adds a poignant human element, highlighting the scale and solitude of the space. the dramatic contrast and geometric patterns transform the scene into an almost surreal moment, as if time is suspended within the architectural rhythm. it’s an invitation to pause and contemplate within the interplay of light, shadow, and form.
A quiet moment frozen in time — tradition, grace, and timeless beauty.
The deep magenta sari, the soft light, and the ancient doorway create a scene that feels like a story whispered from the past.
A portrait filled with culture, emotion, and stillness.
The Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides , Scotland. One of the most photogenic stretches of coast you can shoot on & when the elements come together you can get something really special.
Sunrise ligfht streaming through mist and trees in forest, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
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sometimes, the best portraits aren’t planned. they just happen when the light is low, the atmosphere is thick with stories, and a stranger catches your eye. this man sat on a bench on paseo del borne in palma, the soft hum of post-sunset conversations around him. his face, framed by a long, majestic beard, held a certain defiance—rockstar energy, effortless cool, and an edge of mystery. his double sunglasses? an unapologetic flex that perfectly matched his vibe. it’s not about perfection; it’s about presence. enjoy the moment.
Some portraits are not about being seen clearly. They are about what remains visible when someone tries not to be seen at all.
Here, the hand becomes a veil, a wall, a quiet refusal. Most of the face is covered, but one eye stays open to the world, carrying the whole weight of the image. It does not explain itself. It simply watches from between the fingers, caught somewhere between vulnerability and control.
The beauty of this fine-art colour portrait is in the tension between warmth and distance. The skin and hair hold a soft amber glow, while the background falls into cool teal shadow. The contrast feels emotional rather than decorative, as if the frame itself is divided between exposure and retreat. The close crop removes every easy answer. No full expression. No smile. No clear story. Just light, skin, hand, shadow, and the gaze that refuses to disappear.
We all know this gesture in some form: the instinct to cover, to protect, to look out from behind something before deciding whether the world is safe enough to enter.
Sometimes the most revealing portrait is the one where the face is almost gone.
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Mongolia is an amazing country and as soon as you get out of Ulaanbaatar you are in the middle of nowhere, where you can use only dust roads with no signs and no idea where you might be heading. This was our first stop and my first Mongolian Hotel outside Ulaanbaatar. I got up very early in the morning to capture this beautiful scene during sunrise.
These structures are commonly called the ger or yurt. It is one of the two basic forms of portable housing that have been used by the nomads of Tibet, Mongolia and China since the time of Marco Polo. It remains today as the primary form of portable housing in Mongolia and Tibet. The ger of the thirteenth century nomad was a circular structure measuring twelve to fifteen feet in diameter. Its walls were a five foot tall latticework, called a khana, made of willow branches that were lashed together with yak or horsehair twine. Willow poles were lashed to the top of the wall section and were brought together at the top to form a conical shaped roof. A single upright pole supported the peak of the roof.
Gers were covered with several panels of felt made of either goat or camel hair. The gers of thirteenth century Tibet were structurally the same as their Mongolian counterparts, and were covered with felts made from yak hair rather than goat. The number of layers of felt varied, depending on the season. Felts were soaked in either tallow or milk to repel moisture. The gers of wealthier nomads were much larger, and were coated with lime or white clay mixed with powdered bone, again white being a symbol of status. Those who were not as wealthy painted decorations around the smoke hole of their natural brown-black tents. The panels were then secured to the framework of the ger with ropes. The doorway, which always faced south, was covered with a flap of felt, which was either painted or appliquéd with multi-colored designs of birds, animals, vines and trees.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL; Lens: 18.00 - 200.00 mm; Focal length: 18.00 mm; Aperture: 13; Exposure time: 1/500 s; ISO: 200
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Jeddah (also spelled Jiddah, Jidda, or Jedda; Arabic: جدّة Jidda) is a Saudi Arabian city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major urban center of western Saudi Arabia.
The Red Sea is a salt water inlet of the Indian Ocean between Africa and Asia. The connection to the ocean is in the south through the Bab el Mandeb sound and the Gulf of Aden. In the north are the Sinai Peninsula, the Gulf of Aqaba, and the Gulf of Suez (leading to the Suez Canal).
Canon EOS 5D Mark II, f/22.0, 2.5 sec, ISO 100, 27 mm
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Silhouettes of fellow ferry riders pause at sunset, phones lifted as the Hudson turns to glass and the skyline glows. A quiet, shared moment between water, light, and a city winding down.
in the hidden corners of the city, where light meets shadow, a lone figure strides with purpose. the bright red of a bandana punctuates the deep contrast of concrete and darkness, a bold statement against a canvas of muted grays and blacks. from above, the perspective shifts — a solitary silhouette caught in a moment of transition, moving from the shadows into the light, or perhaps the other way around. the ground beneath, textured and weathered, tells stories of countless steps, of journeys untold. the sharp geometry of shadows cuts through the scene, creating a sense of tension and mystery. it’s a fleeting glimpse of urban solitude, a dance between movement and stillness, light and dark, captured in a moment that invites contemplation.
Day 16 of the Flickr 21 Day Photo Challenge. Captured with a Nikon D850 with a long exposure. Prompt is 'Weirdness'
Moai statues are the iconic monolithic figures of Easter Island (Rapa Nui), a Chilean territory in the Pacific. This small wooden statue was a bought from a gift shop in Santiago in 2023.
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The Icelandic horse is a breed of horse developed in Iceland. Although small and often pony-sized, they are considered horses by most Icelandic breed registries. The breed develops late, but is long-lived and hardy. The breed was developed from ponies brought to Iceland by Viking settlers in the 9th and 10th centuries. Horses were worshipped in Norse mythology, and these beliefs were brought to Iceland by the original settlers. The Icelandic breed is mentioned in both literature and historical records throughout Icelandic history, from the 9th century on, with the first historical reference to an individual horse appearing in the 12th century. Selective breeding has been used over the centuries to develop the breed into its current form. Natural selection has also played a role, with the harsh Icelandic climate killing many horses through cold and starvation. In the late 18th century, much of the breed was wiped out in the aftermath of a volcanic eruption. They are still used for traditional farm work in Iceland, as well as for leisure, showing and racing.
It is difficult to say which is my favorite shot from my trip to Iceland, however series of these shots of Icelandic horses in the mist must be one of the most mystical photoshoot ever. I remember that we drove back to Reykjavik from already amazing time at Seljalandsfoss Waterfall (where I got rather wet from the ever present spray of water). As it was nearly sunset time I was getting more and more restless about the right location for the setting sun. As we drove along the road we noticed group of horses on the field with the mist that was slowly picking up. Icelandic horses were on top of the list of shots I wanted to leave that amazing country with. I managed to get some photos with reasonably good light and background before this moment, however I could have never imagined situation like this. Some shots can be carefully planned and executed, some will never repeat itself, this is definitely one of those. Part of that amazing experience was also the chance to watch how the whole scene “grew on us”. If I was there with a person that is not into photography, I would have taken one or two shots and got back to car. The freedom to explore the whole scene and situation with someone that has the same interest (obsession) gave me opportunity to emerge into the moment and capture better and better photos (completely forgetting that I’m taking photos across sharply wired fence in rather high and very wet grass).
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Lens: EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, Photo Focal length: 200.00 mm, Aperture: 4.0, Exposure time: 1/125 s, ISO: 200
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Bronze soldiers at the Korean War Veterans Memorial move through the trees under raking light. The night compresses the scene into a line of faces and ponchos—quiet, watchful, and resolute. National Mall, Washington, D.C.
A time-elapsed photograph of a rural landscape just outside of Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin.
The scene was illuminated by the lights of a barn and the rising sun, which created what is called The Belt of Venus.
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