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Wintry sunshine through a break in the cloud cover lights up Ettersgill under a dark sky.
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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Yesterday I was in Emmerich am Rhein in Germany and I was trying to capture a beautiful sunset. This couple came down the road only to watch the sunset, I waited for the right moment and captured this moment.
A dramatic coastal scene captured at sunset, where the final light of day breaks through heavy clouds and reflects across a darkened sea. A solitary lighthouse stands watch on the rocky shore, its warm beacon offering contrast against the deep shadows and gathering night.
The image explores light versus darkness, calm versus threat — a quiet moment of reassurance as day gives way to night.
A quiet autumn afternoon in the Niepołomice Forest area, where birch trees glow in warm sunlight and the moon gently rises above drifting clouds. The path through the tall grass leads into the calm of nature — a perfect moment between light and stillness.
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Antalya (formerly known as Adalia or Attalia; from Pamphylian Greek: Αττάλεια Attáleia) is a city on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey, and the capital city of Antalya Province. Situated on coastal cliffs, Antalya is surrounded by mountains. It is not known when the site of the current city was first inhabited. Attalos II, king of Pergamon, was believed to have founded the city around 150 BC, naming it Attalia and selecting it as a naval base for his powerful fleet. However, excavations in 2008 in the Doğu Garajı district of Antalya have uncovered remains dating to the 3rd century BC, suggesting that the city was founded earlier than previously supposed. Antalya became part of the Roman Republic in 133 BC when King Attalos III of Pergamum willed his kingdom to Rome at his death. Development and investment, began in the 1970s, have transformed the city into a major international resort.
I dont know why, but when hearing Antalya before my last trip, I pictured kilometers of sandy beaches covered with one resort next to each other, sunbed next to sunbed ... simply perfect place for the mass tourism and last place I'd like to spend my holiday. Bigger the surprise when arriving to the beautiful boutique hotel in the very center of old Antalya called Kaleiçi. It is restored historical center of the city - with its hotels, bars, clubs, restaurants, and shopping. It retains much of its historical character. The city includes sites with traces of Lycian, Pamphylian, and Hellenistic -but mainly Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman- architecture and cultures. Old city is now beatifically transformed and most of the wonderful Otoman houses are now hotels with lot of charm.
This particular beach location was more of a surprise as I planned to shoot the morning blue hour in the old harbor (after checking to the hotel at 1AM, 5AM wake up call is something we all dream off !! ) I've discovered small, rather hidden beach with beautiful rocks. I have taken this shot from higher view point using 190 sec for exposure that would beautifully smoothen the sea and give it silk effect.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Lens: EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, Photo Focal length: 85.00 mm, Aperture: 16, Exposure time: 190.0 s, ISO: 100
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This photograph seeks to create a dialogue between different eras within a single frame.
The imposing silhouette of the Douglas C-47 Skytrain — a symbol of the Allied landings and wartime aviation — dominates the scene, while the presence of a man in uniform and a vintage automobile in the foreground recreates the suspended atmosphere of a moment existing outside of time.
The black-and-white treatment reinforces this feeling of living memory and deliberately blurs the line between contemporary reenactment and historical archive.
Strong contrasts, the dramatic sky, and the aircraft’s powerful lines all contribute to building an image in which history still seems present in the silence of the airfield.
The intention was not purely documentary, but emotional: to evoke the elegance, memory, and human legacy of this period through an almost cinematic composition, where every element helps revive the spirit of D-Day.
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This photo was taken at incredibly beautiful and overwhelming place - Praia da Ursa (Ursa Beach). The rocks, the waves and the wind make for a mindblowing spectacle. It is considered the most beautiful beach of Portugal and one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. This picture was taken with the strongest sunset light just before the sun has disappeared for that day.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL; Lens: 18.0-200.0 mm; Focal length: 24.00 mm; Aperture: 9.0; Exposure time: 1/160 s; ISO: 800
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When I am at work in my little studio my Iphone gently fills the room with music. U2 is my favourite band so I thought lets capture this moment. I didn't use a flash I used the light from a small window.
Cornish sunset spilling its light across the sands outside Merlin’s Cave at Tintagel. The waves rolled in with a golden shimmer while the cliffs framed the scene in shadow. Captured on my Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — proof that sometimes the best moments don’t need a DSLR, just the right light and a bit of patience.
A sweeping panorama stitched from seven frames, captured on October 14, 2024, at Mjelva camping near Åndalsnes. To the left, the majestic Romsdalen cradles the E136 highway, while to the right, Isterdalen climbs toward the legendary Trollstigen. Rising between these valleys are Norafjellet and Nonshaugen, with Setnesfjellet piercing the mist on the far right. Autumn’s golden hues embrace the foreground, contrasting with snow-dusted peaks and a dramatic sky, a perfect harmony of seasons and landscapes.
Fun Fact
Trollstigen, visible through Isterdalen, is one of Norway’s most iconic mountain roads, featuring 11 hairpin bends and a 10% incline. It’s closed in winter due to heavy snow, making autumn one of the last chances to experience its dramatic beauty before the seasonal closure.
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A patch of very strong sunshine on Revelin Farm, Newbiggin, Teesdale. Taken on a blustery New Year's Day 2023 in dramatic lighting conditions.
There are flowers that simply open to the morning,
and then there are flowers that seem to carry a little story within every unfolding petal.
This one rises quietly from the shadows—
a slender green stem holding its succession of golden flames,
some already awakened,
some still wrapped in the patience of a bud.
The colours move gently from amber to saffron,
from saffron to flame,
as though sunlight had been distilled into petals.
Behind it, the garden refuses to reveal itself completely.
Only soft circles of colour remain—
distant, indistinct, almost dreamlike.
Perhaps that is how memory works.
We rarely remember the whole garden.
We remember one flower,
one particular light,
one fleeting afternoon when everything seemed to stand still.
And perhaps this flower is not really blooming against the darkness.
Perhaps it is teaching the darkness how to hold light.
A black and white landscape photograph capturing the iconic peaks of Tre Cime di Lavaredo in the Italian Dolomites. Taken during early morning light, emphasizing high contrast, dramatic sky dynamics, rugged rock textures, and a detailed foreground path leading toward the peaks.
This moody portrait was captured by photographer Gary Asheton, lit with a Fotodiox 12" X 84" strip softbox mounted on his Paul C Buff UtraZap 800. Click here to learn more about our softboxes: bit.ly/2F45C9r
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A vivid rainbow forms over Howgill Farm in the Hudeshope, near Middleton in Teesdale. Taken from Snaisgill.
On ne sait pas vraiment ce qu’elle regarde. On ne sait pas non plus ce qu’elle attend. La lumière découpe son visage par fragments, tandis que le reste se perd dans l’ombre. Entre ses mains, le katana ressemble presque moins à une arme qu’à un avertissement. Il manque quelque chose à cette scène:
un geste, un mot, peut-être simplement la raison pour laquelle elle est là . Et c’est sans doute mieux ainsi. Certaines histoires sont plus intéressantes quand on ne connaît pas la fin...
EN We don't really know what she's looking at. We don't know what she's waiting for either. The light catches her face in fragments, while everything else disappears into the shadows. In her hands, the katana feels less like a weapon than a warning.
Something is missing from this scene: a gesture, a word, maybe simply the reason why she's there. And perhaps that's exactly how it should be. Some stories are better when you don't know how they end.
Seems to have been scattered light AND birds!
Golden reflection on water as smooth as glass.
Sunset ~ grackles ~ South Florida U.S.A.
Baca Raton, Florida ~ Florida Everglades
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Every sunset is different, because every day; sun is different, clouds
are different, space is different, reflections are different....mountains
are different, fogs are different, and above all, we are different.
― Mehmet Murat ildan
After a longer break, I’ve finally managed to finish processing a few photos and would like to kick things off with the first shot from this year’s trip to Switzerland.
Taken on the way back from the Moosfluh viewpoint in the Bernese Alps.
A truly special moment!
Just after sunset, the red light of the low-hanging sun still shone precisely into a narrow, horizontal gap between two layers of clouds.
This illuminated the underside of the upper cloud layer and the top of the lower one from below, making both edges glow in intense red.
The razor-sharp transition from light to shadow along the edges of this gap — only a few hundred meters wide — created the incredibly crisp upper and lower boundaries of that glowing band of light.
Thank you for taking a look. Have a great day and always good light! ✨
🔸Canon EOS R
🔸Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L | f8.0 | 126mm
🔸1/8 sec. ISO 100
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Nach einer längeren Pause habe ich es endlich geschafft, ein paar Fotos zu entwickeln und möchte die Runde mit dem ersten Foto vom diesjährigen Trip in die Schweiz starten.
Entstanden auf dem Rückweg vom Viewpoint Moosfluh in den Berner Alpen.
Ein ganz besonderer Moment!
Kurz nach Sonnenuntergang schien das rote Licht der tief stehenden Sonne noch genau in eine schmale, horizontale Wolkenlücke zwischen zwei Wolkenschichten hinein.
Dadurch wurden der untere Rand der oberen und der obere Rand der unteren Wolkendecke von unten angestrahlt und leuchteten intensiv rot.
Der absolut scharfe Übergang von Licht zu Schatten an beiden Rändern dieser nur wenige hundert Meter breiten Lücke erzeugte die messerscharfen oberen und unteren Kanten des leuchtenden Streifens.
Sunset afterglow ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
Spring 2015 ~ South Florida ~ Palm Beach County
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The County Bridge and castle ruins, Barnard Castle, in dramatic light during an extremely brief burst of strong sunshine on a day of heavy squally showers.
Golden reflection on water as smooth as glass.
Sunset ~ grackles ~ South Florida U.S.A.
Baca Raton, Florida ~ Florida Everglades
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Jeddah - Jiddah - Jidda - Jedda (Arabic: جدّة Ǧiddah) is a Saudi Arabian city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major urban center of western Saudi Arabia. It is the largest city in Makkah Province, and the second largest city in Saudi Arabia after the capital city, Riyadh. The population of the city currently stands at over 3.4 million. It is considered the commercial capital of Saudi Arabia and the wealthiest city in the Middle East and western Asia. Jeddah is the principal gateway to Mecca, Islam's holiest city, which able-bodied Muslims are required to visit at least once in a lifetime.
Floating Mosque in Jeddah is one of the most loved and visited sightseeing spots in the city of Jeddah. Jeddah is a classic mix of ancient with modern which is finely evident in its majestic architectures and buildings. The location of Jeddah on the coast of the Red Sea and the beaches subsequently formed makes it a favored travel destination of the tourists.Floating Mosque in Jeddah is one of the sacred sites in the city. The mosque is placed just next to the Red Sea which gives the impression that the mosque is floating in water. It is henceforth named the Floating Mosque. Due to the shimmering white color of the mosque it is also referred as the White Mosque. The mosque is located close to the center of Jeddah. The interior of the mosque is beautifully decorated. The mosque has all the modern facilities like the latest technology based sound systems. For the winter season the mosque also has the provision of hot shower. The Floating Mosque at Jeddah is a landmark of the city and is frequented by numerous tourists round the year from across the world. Floating Mosque in Jeddah bears testimony of the religion of Islam in Saudi Arabia. It is one of the marvelous sacred destinations in Jeddah. The architectural beauty with the huge decorated prayer space and the elegant rooftop gives a unique semblance to the mosque. A soothing ambiance is created inside the mosque. The serene ambiance in the interior of the mosque helps in meditating during the prayer. Not only the Muslims but people from all religions across the globe make it a point to visit the Floating Mosque in Jeddah at least once during their stay at the city.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 21.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 20.0 s; ISO: 100
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Shot way back in March, I felt that I'd not only rushed this shot, but also that it didn't quite fit into my "style" and disregarded it.
Looking back over my catalogue today whilst choosing photo's for my promotional cards I re-discovered this one and decided to process it.
This has definitely made me consider doing my "big vista" shots in the in future...we'll see.
he speaks in gestures, not words.
his fingers hold stories, his eyes hold time.
you don’t need to understand — just look long enough, and you will feel it.