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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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Deep within the dimly lit chamber, the alchemist’s workspace glows with an eerie warmth. Ancient tomes whisper forgotten secrets, bottles filled with strange elixirs shimmer under candlelight, and cryptic symbols hint at dark transformations. Tonight, a forbidden ritual is about to unfold…
Au cœur de la chambre faiblement éclairée, l'atelier de l'alchimiste brille d'une lueur inquiétante. Des grimoires anciens murmurent des secrets oubliés, des fioles remplies d’élixirs étranges scintillent sous la lumière des bougies, et des symboles cryptiques suggèrent de sombres métamorphoses. Ce soir, un rituel interdit s’apprête à être accompli…
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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 !! ) Blue hour shoot in the harbor didn't give me what I was hoping for, but I didn't give up and just wondered around as the sun was rising up behind the city beautifully coloring the mountains on the horizon. I've discovered small, rather hidden beach with beautiful rocks which created perfect foreground for this shot.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM, Photo Focal length: 22.00 mm, Aperture: 22, Exposure time: 20.0 s, ISO: 50
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Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows. - Helen Keller
This is at Elk Lake, BC on the way from Quesnel to Likely, BC.
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Looking up the dale over part of Holwick from Bell Farm near Newbiggin. Bright sunshine as far as Cronkley Fell, with Force Garth quarry, East and West Force Garth Farms, Strathmore Lodge, Hield House, Holwick Head and the High Force Hotel lit. Cronkley Fell and Scar in shadow in the background.
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.
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.
Je ne crois pas vraiment aux anges mais il y a des images qui donnent envie de changer d’avis.
Je ne sais pas ce qu’elle regarde. Elle semble presque nous attendre, sans vraiment nous attendre. Peut-être qu’il n’y a rien à comprendre et j’aime bien cette idée car certaines images ne sont pas là pour apporter des réponses...
EN I don’t really believe in angels, but there are images that make you want to change your mind.I don’t know what she is looking at. She almost seems to be waiting for us, without really waiting for us. Maybe there’s nothing to understand, and I quite like that idea, because some images aren’t there to provide answers…
Observing this gibbon in a quiet moment, I was struck by the profound human-like quality of its contemplative pose. Sitting alone on this weathered log, lost in what seemed like deep thought, it embodied a universal sense of solitude and reflection that transcends species.
I chose black and white to emphasize the emotional weight of the moment and to strip away any distractions from the pure essence of this contemplative scene. The dramatic lighting naturally sculpted the animal's form against the dark background, creating an almost portrait-like quality that felt more like fine art than wildlife documentation.
What moved me was the dignity and introspection visible in this simple pose - arms wrapped around legs, gazing into the distance. There's something deeply relatable about this posture that speaks to our shared evolutionary heritage and our common capacity for quiet reflection.
My intention was to capture not just a photograph of an animal, but a moment of genuine emotion and contemplation. Sometimes the most powerful wildlife images are the quietest ones, where we glimpse something of ourselves reflected back through another creature's experience.
This image was created with Artificial Intelligence to visually represent an Italian proverb:
“The she-wolf loses her fur, but not her vice.”
I use AI as a way to explore a new language and understand its creative possibilities — with curiosity and also for enjoyment.
This is not meant to replace pure art or photography in any way.
However, since today we inevitably compare ourselves with those who create images using AI, I believe it is right to know this tool and use it consciously — especially to build visual manifestos, protest images, and symbolic representations of sayings and proverbs.
All the grandkids absolutely love to ride on Grandpa's rope swing- the 3 year old included. Of all of them, she enjoys underdogs the most:)
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a close-up capture of a tuna head at a fish market, revealing the unexpected beauty of its sharp, jagged teeth. the monochrome tones highlight the textures and details, turning an everyday scene into an abstract, almost surreal moment. it's a reminder of the hidden details in nature, where even the fiercest predators have a unique grace.
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 panoramic view downstream on the River Tees over the cascades at Whorlton, Teesdale. A brief break in the clouds produces some brightness on the river which has been swollen from overnight rainfall. Taken on D-Day 6 June 2020 on private property with access and publication by kind permission of the landowner.
Heureusement la lumière ne montre pas toujours tout. Elle glisse sur la robe noire, accroche les mains, puis laisse la dentelle déposer ses ombres sur la peau. Le reste appartient à l’imagination. Il y a quelque chose de sensuel dans ce geste, mais aussi de très calme. Rien n’est forcé. Parfois, le plus troublant n’est pas ce que l’on voit, c’est ce que l’on imagine...
EN Light doesn't reveal everything. Thankfully. It slips across the black dress, catches the hands, then lets the lace cast its shadows onto the skin. The rest belongs to the imagination. There is something sensual in the gesture, but also something very quiet. Nothing is forced.
Sometimes, the most captivating thing isn't what we see but it's what we imagine...
The "fallen angel" statue by Ricardo Bellver (1877) is inside Madrid's park El Retiro. It's the only devil statue worldwide.
The statue was inspired by Milton's poem "Paradise Lost".
estatua del retiro
Satan, though capable of disguising himself as an "angel of light" (2 Cor 11:14), is the leader of the fallen angels. The Book of Revelation tells of "that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world," being thrown down to the earth together with his angels".
een southwest from the upper reaches of Turufjell, dark autumn weather stretches across the mountains of Hallingdal. Heavy clouds hang low above the ridges, almost merging with the distant landscape and leaving much of the valley beneath in deep shadow.
Then the clouds open.
A narrow passage in the dark sky allows sunlight to stream down between the mountains, pointing almost directly towards Flå far below. Against the surrounding darkness, the illuminated air becomes the natural centre of the scene, while the cabins and autumn landscape of Turufjell remain subdued in the foreground.
It is one of those fleeting mountain moments when weather and light transform a familiar view. A few minutes earlier or later, the same valley might have looked completely different.
Fun fact: The visible shafts of sunlight breaking through gaps in the clouds are known as crepuscular rays. They appear to spread outward because of perspective, even though the sunlight reaching Earth is essentially travelling along parallel paths.
Saturation has been pulled aggressively everywhere except the warm tones — sky pushed toward cool monochrome, distant canyon rendered in graphite, foreground stripped of native red. The result is closer to selective color than to a natural rendering. It's a graphic, almost cinematic interpretation. Whether that lands depends on the viewer. Traditionalists will argue the desert at dawn is warm everywhere and that this edit fights the scene's actual color logic. Others will read it as a confident stylistic choice that isolates the arch as the singular subject and refuses the postcard treatment. Both readings are defensible.
Wanting to play with dramatic lighting on a subject that had defined muscle tone, I talked Cameron into posing for this shot.
Strobist: SB-600 camera right and slightly behind, Gobo'd with homemade Gobo; SB-600 camera left, aimed downward, shot through Lumiquest Softbox III; 1/8 power; triggered with CLS; 1/500 f/5.6
Hard light layer mask added
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.
Piratical Destiny: A man wearing heavy eye makeup and a buccaneer hat sits at a decorated table, intent on reading a deck of cards. My immediate reaction upon seeing a fortune teller dressed up like a Pirate of the Caribbean was a candid laugh. How can anyone take seriously someone who hides their total lack of credibility behind a street-fair costume? The deception is so massive that it becomes both ridiculous and metaphorical... Yet, the world is full of these overhyped characters who, convinced they are great and fearsome privateers capable of steering other people's courses and deciding their destinies in the dark, fail to realize they are just caricatures. And when the trick fades and the performance ends, the entire castle of illusions could very well crumble. This text ironizes solely on the photographed subject and the metaphor it represents. It takes nothing away from the wonderful Wine Heart of Levigliani festival, a masterfully organized event that deserves nothing but praise
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A wild and blustery sky with dramatic lighting in this panoramic view of Upper Teesdale. Taken from Middle Side, in the foreground is West Farm, Holwick in the distance and Cronkley Scar just visible through a squall in the far distance. Three-shot vertical panorama.
Strobist ~ Two Lights ~ AB800 with 28" Westcott Softbox & SB800 with DIY Beauty Dish ~ Triggered by Pocketwizards Plus II
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High above Póvoa de Lanhoso, the old castle hill feels as if it has grown out of the granite itself.
Beside the Castelo de Lanhoso stands the sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Pilar, surrounded by enormous blocks of stone that seem to have been lying here forever. At the end of the day, the place becomes remarkably quiet. The sun disappears behind the hills, leaving only a thin line of warm light along the red roof and the ancient-looking stone walls.
That was what caught my attention here.
Not the castle itself, not a dramatic sunset, but the way the little church slowly emerged from the darkness — stone against stone, with the landscape fading away behind it.
The rocks in the foreground almost invite you into the scene. From the darkness, your eye gradually finds its way towards the church and that final touch of sunlight on the roof.
For a brief moment, it felt less like looking at a building and more like looking into another time.
Castelo de Lanhoso — Póvoa de Lanhoso, Portugal.
I was not in the mood to take photographs when in Nice. Probably lots in my mind. I remember that I decided to take my bag just in case; we walked along the Promenade des Anglais and it was raining, the weather did not look good but I though, what the heck, it is not as bad as the rain in the UK. We kept going… then the sun decided to break some of the thick clouds around, the light and the condition became amazing. I was all set in front of the lighthouse to capture this amazing double rainbow with spectacular light on the lighthouse while drinking wine with the wife. Moral of this story… fight your mood, and fight the weather; there is something around the corner.
The sun rises over San Francisco Bay, painting the sky in gradients of orange, pink, and deepening blue while the iconic shipyard cranes of Pier 70 stand in silhouette. This is the view that greeted generations of maritime workers arriving for early shifts—the industrial skyline that built America's Pacific naval power now transformed into one of the city's most evocative historic landmarks. Those gantry cranes marching across the horizon are among the most recognizable structures at Pier 70. Their skeletal steel frameworks, designed for lifting massive ship components and machinery, create a rhythmic pattern against the colorful dawn sky. During World War II, cranes like these operated around the clock, hoisting steel plates, engines, and armaments onto vessels destined for the Pacific theater. The distinctive A-frame shape allowed them to straddle railway tracks that once crisscrossed the shipyard, moving materials from fabrication shops to drydocks with industrial efficiency. The water catches and reflects the warm sunrise colors, creating a mirror image that doubles the visual impact. San Francisco Bay has always been central to the city's identity and economy—first as a Gold Rush gateway, then as a maritime and naval powerhouse, and now as a contested space where public access, environmental restoration, and development pressures collide. This particular stretch of waterfront, once closed to civilians for security and operational reasons, has gradually opened to public use as the shipyard's industrial functions wound down. Sailboat masts visible on the left frame the scene, reminding us how this working waterfront has transitioned. Where cargo ships and naval vessels once dominated, recreational sailors now navigate these waters. It's a shift repeated across San Francisco's waterfront—from commercial and industrial uses toward residential, recreational, and mixed-use development. The tension between honoring maritime heritage and accommodating contemporary urban needs defines much of the conversation around places like Pier 70. The composition itself emphasizes the scale and drama of industrial infrastructure. Silhouetting the cranes against the saturated sky transforms functional machinery into sculpture, their geometric forms creating visual interest through repetition and variation. The foreground remains in deep shadow, focusing attention on that brilliant horizon where industrial history meets natural beauty. This is the kind of view that makes San Francisco special—a city where working landscapes and stunning natural settings coexist, where you can witness both human ambition and environmental grandeur in a single frame. For decades, these cranes represented economic vitality and American industrial might. Now they stand as monuments to a bygone era, preserved not for their utility but for their historical and aesthetic value. Their presence reminds us that San Francisco wasn't always a tech hub—it was a city built by people who worked with their hands, who built ships and loaded cargo, who operated cranes and welded steel. As the city transforms, these structures anchor us to that history.
Winter Light Over the Lofoten Fjords
Description
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.
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.
The sun hides shyly behind a veil of cloud, as if it can’t decide whether to leave or linger. The fields below wait in soft silence, painted with colors that feel too tender to last. You watch and realize this isn’t just a sunset—it’s a farewell whispered gently, a reminder that endings can still burn with beauty.
Day 16 of the Flickr 21 Day Photo Challenge. Captured with a Nikon D850 with a long exposure. Prompt is 'Weirdness'
studio portrait captured during my comparison of the sigma 135mm f/1.4 (leica sl3) and the sony gm f/1.8 (sony a7r5).check out blog: arnds.photos/blog/sigma-135-mm-vs-sony-135mm-gm youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFpcTtvTU2M
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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When I moved to PEI a little over a year ago, I drove past this scene on the last day of my road trip from Whitehorse to Summerside. On that day it was pouring rain and we were too exhausted and too close to our destination to stop. Today, I took my first trip off Island since arriving and my destination was the zoo in Moncton New Brunswick. On the way back to PEI, the cloud had moved in and the sky was looking very moody. Fortunately, just as I passed this place again, some brilliant golden light crept through the clouds and lit this brush just for a minute. During that brief window I was able to capture this. The light was perfect! How perfect? Well, I just ran a few minor adjustments in Lightroom, and no local adjustments whatsoever. This is what I saw. It is such a cool place!
This photo was taken with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 and M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 Pro at f/3.5. No additional filters were used and standard adjustments only in Lightroom. This is not an AI generated or modified image.
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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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Les bras en croix, le regard habité, Léo semble tenir tête à quelque chose qui le dépasse. La lumière du spectacle frappe la scène et découpe sa silhouette, sans rien atténuer de son intensité.Je trouve dans cette attitude une forme d'abandon, mais aucune résignation. Léo est toujours dans l'engagement, entier, déterminé, jusqu'au bout du geste.
EN With his arms crossed, his eyes inhabited, Leo seems to stand up to something that goes beyond him. The light of the show hits the stage and cuts its silhouette, without attenuating anything of its intensity. I find in this attitude a form of abandonment, but no resignation. Leo is always in commitment, whole, determined, until the end of the gesture.