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Just as the sun dipped behind the hills, Lundbreck Falls gave me this moment — bold, moody, and powerful. The stillness of the snow clinging to the rock contrasted beautifully with the unstoppable movement of the water. A subtle glow lit the clouds, giving the whole scene a cinematic weight.
There’s a feeling here — like nature pausing mid-breath. The bridge in the distance, the storm-rolled sky, the ice beginning to melt… it all felt suspended.
Shot handheld in natural light. The goal was to balance motion with texture, holding onto the shadows without crushing the flow of the water.
📍 Lundbreck Falls, Alberta, Canada
Camera & Settings:
Nikon D810
📷 Lens: 35mm f/1.4
ISO 64 | 35mm | f/4.5 | 1/2500 sec
Stormy weather creates a very dramatic lights. Walking with a camera. Panasonic GX8 with Lumix 12-60mm lens.
A Komodo dragon photographed on the ground in its enclosure at Chester Zoo. Shot on my 1982 Nikon FE with with my 135mm f2D DC, on Kentmere 400 rated at 320 and home-developed in 510 Pyro using my AGO processor.
Nikon FE | Nikon 135mm f2 DC | Kentmere 400 400 @ 320
Digitized with Nikon Z7 / 60mm Micro Nikkor / Esential Film | Raleno LED Light Panel | Nikon ES-2
Home developed in 510 Pyro 1:100 | 8m 30s at 21c | Compensated Rotary Processing
Negative Lab Pro v2.4.2 | Color Model: B+W | Pre-Sat: 3 | Tone Profile: LAB - Standard | WB: Auto-Neutral | LUT: Frontier
On the Western Downs of Queensland, grain is more than a crop — it’s an industry that fuels towns like Dalby. These towering silos stand like modern cathedrals to agriculture, their ribbed steel catching the light against a stark sky. Below, three road trains — including a massive B-Triple stretching over 36 metres — wait in formation, ready to haul the harvest across Australia’s vast highways. In this scene, the scale of farming and freight meet, captured in a monochrome study of power, precision, and rural industry.
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I think that everyone of us has place which we wanted to visit but didn’t manage to do so or didn’t know about it when being in the area.
Well, Nasir al-Mulk mosque …. is such a place for me. When I visited Iran in 2006, I got to Shiraz mainly wanting to see Persepolis. It was only after I’ve left Shiraz that I’ve seen wonderful photos of rather unusual mosque that has beautifully colored glass windows. When I flew to Shiraz couple of months ago, I made sure that I wont miss this place again. However life makes sure that there is always some surprise prepared for us. Beauty of this mosque comes up especially when the light nicely penetrates colored glass and beautifully reflects on the tiled floor. I’ve visited this place on Saturday morning and carpets have been still spread on the floor after Friday prayers… so I didn’t get the full effect of the colorful light… it means I have to visit it again….
Camera Model: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL; Lens: 18.0-200.0 mm; Focal length: 18.00 mm; Aperture: 6.3; Exposure time: 1/100 s; ISO: 800
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Not controlled.
Not lost.
Alive,
in motion,
just beyond restraint.
Part of the series Reflections Without Mirrors
Russia, Leningrad region, Karelia, lake Ladoga, Esusaret island
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Россия, Ленинградская область, Республика Карелия, озеро Ладога, остров Есусарет
Something very different for me. Shot with a wide lens on a very bright day with hard blue skies and then heavily processed to create the dark sky effect, as if shot at night. I just liked the strong lead-in line taking the eye through the water features to the isolated single woman waiting in the square in front of the Imaginarium Dome. Does it work?
Lighting: 1'x5' stripbank with an egg crate grid on AB1600 (left behind the model), 22x90 cm stripbank on AB1600 (right), 22" beauty dish with a 30° grid on AB1600 (top right), SB900 with a gridded snoot (by the camera top right).
— All triggered by Radiopopper JrX system
Model: Lili Tee, MM#1395782
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A fast moving patch of sunlight briefly lights up this barn at Lingy Hill Farm, Harwood
A conceptual still life inspired by the tension and silence that follows a decisive move.
Shot with controlled studio lighting, using smoke and a diffused flash to create a cinematic, moody atmosphere.
The idea was to capture the symbolic contrast between victory and defeat - the calm after conflict.
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Some spectacularly dramatic lighting conditions on the upper dale as seen from Bail Hill above Mickleton, on New Year's Eve 2025. The foreground in shadow is the bottom end of Lunedale. Illuminated in the middle distance (L>R) are part of Holwick and East and West Force Garth farms a little further back, Forest in Teesdale further away and Ettersgill to the right.
Have seen rainbows quite often at this location during the
rainy season, but not on this night. Just some distant pink...
Sunset ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
South Florida ~ Palm Beach County
Fall/Autumn 2015 ~ Boca Raton, Florida
(two more 'earlier photos' of this night in the comments)
An editorial beauty portrait shaped by cinematic light and quiet intensity.
Warm embers glow behind her while cool highlights carve every detail — a study of contrast, elegance, and stillness. Rhinestone accents and deep burgundy tones add a sense of modern glamour, balancing softness with strength.
This series explores how light alone can define mood, emotion, and form — where silence becomes expressive and beauty feels timeless.
Winter fields near the Niepołomice Forest, where nature forms a picturesque landscape full of nostalgia. A lone tree stands on the horizon, surrounded by furrowed soil and dried grass, while the last rays of the sun break through heavy clouds. The cool, dramatic atmosphere is enhanced by subtle beams of light, adding depth and mystery to the composition.
A close-up black and white portrait of a white tiger, revealing the intense detail of its fur and the calm strength in its gaze.
Captured with precision, this image explores the beauty of wildlife through dramatic monochrome tones and soft natural light.
Taken in Beauval, it reflects the silent majesty of this rare and powerful animal.
La inmensidad de Paine Grande se impone en esta imagen capturada con la Sony a6700, donde el blanco y negro acentúa su textura dramática. La luz rasante revela los pliegues del glaciar y las paredes rocosas que se abren como cicatrices del tiempo.
Here is one more photo from last Saturday afternoon's trip into the dunes at the De Hoop Nature Reserve.
Nikon D800, Nikkor 14 -24 mm at 14 mm, ISO of 100, aperture of f/14 with a 1/250th second exposure.
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Eager to catch the fall colors, we took a week in late autumn and headed to Austria and Italy for a road trip exploring the back roads while chasing creative photography opportunities.
From the Alps to the Dolomites - these photos are the result.
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Rain clouds moving in creating some dramatic lighting on Force Garth Quarry and Cronkley Scar with Meldon Hill rising behind it. East Friars and Friar House farms in the foreground, East and West Force Garth farms in the middle distance and Widdybank Farm in the distance far right.
A striking portrait of a woman, captured in a sun-drenched photoshoot. The strong light casts dramatic shadows, emphasizing the texture of her dark curls and the delicate details of her gold jewelry. The image evokes a sense of vulnerability and beauty.
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Very strong late autumn sunshine on the upper dale between Bowlees and the quarry in the distance, as seen from Stable Edge
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A Barnard Castle roofscape in winter sunshine. Taken from The Lendings, strong January sun lights up the stone buildings and the tower of St Mary''s parish church standing out against a dark sky.
He is cloaked not just in fabric, but in mystery. Tucked inside an oversized hoodie, this young boy peers out with quiet intensity, caught between childlike innocence and something deeper—perhaps solitude, perhaps strength. The shadows hold him like a secret, softening his edges while sharpening his gaze. It’s a moment of stillness where emotion lingers, a portrait that asks questions instead of offering answers.
She is not surprised by the light. She holds it carefully, as if it has always belonged to her.
This image is part of my ongoing exploration of expressive fine art portraiture, focusing on stillness, subtle gesture, and the quiet strength found in young faces before the world teaches them to look away from wonder.
Lauren channels the timeless glamour of classic Hollywood starlets, evoking the captivating allure of Elizabeth Taylor’s iconic presence. The rich red tones and her poised gaze make this portrait truly unforgettable.
🔸Canon EOS R
🔸Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L | @ f8 | 35mm
🔸1/40 sec. ISO 100
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A spectacular morning in front of the Auronzo Hut at the foot of the Tre Cime.
The first light of the day slowly made its way over the horizon, painting the peak of the 3,205-meter-high Punta Sorapis in a deep, glowing red.
We almost missed this brief moment, as there was already a lot of traffic at the pass gate early in the morning.
It took a while before we could pass – time was running short.
So, if you’re planning to experience the sunrise from up there, make sure to plan your arrival well or, better yet, stay overnight. 😉
✨Thank you for taking a look. Have a great day and always good light! ✨
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Ein spektakulärer Morgen vor der Auronzo-Hütte am Fuß der Drei Zinnen.
Das erste Licht des Tages kämpfte sich langsam über den Horizont und tauchte die Spitze des 3.205 Meter hohen Punta Sorapis in ein intensives Glutrot.
Fast hätten wir diesen kurzen Moment verpasst, denn schon früh am Morgen herrschte reger Andrang an der Schranke zum Pass.
Es dauerte eine Weile, bis wir passieren konnten – die Zeit wurde knapp.
Wer also plant, den Sonnenaufgang von dort oben zu erleben, sollte seine Anreise gut timen oder am besten gleich oben übernachten. 😉
Sunset ~ Blue Hour ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
Spring 2015 ~ South Florida ~ Palm Beach County
(three more photos of this night in the comments)
Because it had been raining heavily all day and many photographic ideas simply did not work out as planned, I needed a plan B.
Rain, night and artificial light sources are an incredibly strong combination, so we went out again after dark and visited the small village center of Reine.
It actually took quite a bit of persuasion to head out into pouring rain. Not everyone thinks the way I do
I was shooting with the 28–70 mm wide open at f/2.0. ISO was around 3000 and the shutter speed was about 1/8 second.
I also used a mist filter, which gently diffuses the light and makes it softer. In Hollywood, filters like this are almost always used. They create a softer, more atmospheric, almost analog look.
Inside the glass are tiny particles that are invisible to the eye. They scatter the light within the lens and create that subtle glow around light sources.
I deliberately use only a very weak version. It should support the image, not draw attention to itself.
These kinds of filters work best at closer distances with visible light sources. For something like a large skyline five kilometers away at night, they would not be the right choice.
You might immediately see what I mean in the image.
That very fine, soft light that removes harshness and gives the scene a slightly analog feel.
Today’s lenses are technically perfect. Extremely sharp, extremely clean and in a way almost too perfect for scenes like this.
Sony states a surface precision of around 0.01 micrometers for their G Master lenses. That is several thousand times finer than a human hair. It is quite surreal when you think about it.
In the past, lenses had imperfections, but that is exactly what gave them character.
And that is precisely the character you can bring back with filters like this. Without them, many film productions in Hollywood would simply not look the way they do. Modern lenses have become too perfect for certain moods.
It is almost ironic. You buy the best lenses available and then intentionally make them just a little bit worse
In general, it is incredibly difficult to capture scenes that feel like they are taken from a film while still being completely unstaged.
The moment you start planning or thinking too much, it stops working.
It only works through intuition. Letting yourself drift. Immersing yourself in the atmosphere and reacting instinctively. The second you start overthinking, the moment is gone.
If I had said “stand right there,” the scene would have been ruined immediately. Body language changes, awareness changes, everything feels staged. And that is exactly what you want to avoid.
Years ago, I would not have been able to create images like this.
This is something that develops over a very long time.
Maybe it inspires some of you to try something different.
It does not always have to be sunshine and blue skies.
In the end, it is always about atmosphere, emotion and the things we often overlook in everyday life.
Technical Details
Camera: Sony Alpha 7R V
Lens: Sony FE 28–70mm f/2.0 GM
Focal Length: 28 mm
Aperture: f/2.0
ISO: 2500
Exposure: 1/8 s
Filter: Kase Magnetic System Mist Filter