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The sky is gray, the wind is strong… Yet for the seagulls, every moment is a new gateway to freedom. On this moody day, with Istanbul’s silhouette fading into the distance, the sound of wings rises above the city's chaos, embarking on an endless journey.
This frame captures the meeting point of motion and stillness: the soaring seagulls and the ever-moving, timeless city in the background. Sometimes, freedom is simply the ability to spread your wings.
Canon EOS 850d f/1.8 1/3200 50mm ISO100
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Very strong sunshine on Mickleton under a menacing sky as seen from the Whistle Crag viewpoint.
Taken over the Tyne Valley in Northumberland from Hotbank Crags by Hadrians Wall. Stitched from five images.
This photo captures a bright and colorful comic-style scene at Schwarzlicht Minigolf in Frankfurt.
The glowing neon lights highlight a painting of a superhero leaping into action during a dramatic train crash.
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Eyes closed, heart open, and the world softened by light through the trees.
Some moments are meant to be felt, not spoken.
A study in light, shadow, and structure — this monochrome portrait captures a mannequin’s face and shoulders as if sculpted from marble. The sharp side light highlights the contours of the cheekbones and lips, while the rest gently fades into darkness. The image evokes a sense of quiet introspection, stillness, and timeless elegance. There’s an almost classical quality to it — a modern nod to ancient statues and the tradition of chiaroscuro in Renaissance art.
This photograph explores the boundary between the inanimate and the human, between realism and abstraction. Despite the mannequin’s lifeless material, the lighting and composition bring out an expressive, almost sentient presence.
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Исследование света, тени и формы — этот черно-белый портрет манекена выглядит как мраморная скульптура. Резкий боковой свет подчеркивает скулы, губы и линию шеи, в то время как остальная часть лица мягко растворяется во тьме. Возникает ощущение безмолвия, сосредоточенности и утончённой красоты. В снимке присутствует классическое настроение — отсылка к античным бюстам и светотеневой технике эпохи Ренессанса.
Фотография размышляет о грани между неживым и живым, между реализмом и абстракцией. Несмотря на то что перед нами манекен, композиция и свет придают ему почти одушевлённый облик.
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The dunes of Erg Chebbi are a magical destination, full of magnetism and mystery with easy access for all travelers. If you want to visit Morocco, this jewel of the Sahara is a place not to be missed. The Dunes of Erg Chebbi are a unique natural spectacle, where giant sand dunes stand up in the middle of the dark volcanic cobalt plateaus of Sahara Desert.
The legend of Erg Chebbi / Merzouga tells that the largest sand dunes in Morocco appeared as a punishment from God to wealthy families who refused to accept a poor woman with her son at a party while they were washing hands with milk and playing with balls of couscous. These people were then buried by sand storms and strong winds that formed large dunes with the highest measure of around 160 meters above sea level.
Morocco and especially Sahara desert with its very dark skies is perfect for seeing and also capturing the night sky with the glorious Milky Way. The sky in the desert is wonderfully dark with minimum light pollution, which gives a great sight, which you can also see in the :
► MOROCCO'S NIGHT SKY WITH MILKY WAY - Timelapse Video
This timelapse video offers night view at some iconic or less known locations in various parts of Morocco, might it be Sahara desert, Ksar Aït Benhaddou (UNESCO), High Atlas Mountains & Toubkal National Park or Telouet Kasbah along former caravan route from Sahara over Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 500D; Lens’s focal length: 28.00 - 300.00 mm; Photo Focal length: 184.00 mm; Aperture: 8.0; Exposure time: 1/400 s; ISO: 200
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The float planes have all been pulled from the lake leaving their docks empty as the ice forms all around.
This photo is an HDR composit of 5 seperate exposures taken with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 and M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro.
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Riyadh (Arabic: الرياض ar-Riyāḍ) is the capital of Saudi Arabia and its largest city. It is also the capital of Riyadh Province, and belongs to the historical regions of Nejd and Al-Yamama. It is situated in the center of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau, and is home to over 4,260,000 people. The highest building in the middle is a Kingdom Centre Tower (Arabic: برج المملكة), it is a supertall skyscraper in Riyadh. It is the tallest skyscraper in Saudi Arabia and the 40th tallest building in world with a height of 311 m (1,000 ft). It is also host to the highest mosque in the world. The Tower Contains a total of 41 floors. It is also the 2nd tallest building with a hole. The Kingdom Centre is owned by Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, a prince of the Saudi royal family. It is also the headquarters of his holding company: Kingdom Holding Company. The total cost of the project was US$1 billion. Kingdom Centre is situated in Al-Urubah Road between King Fahd Road and Olaya Road.
If you wonder how I get photo like this, the story goes as follows - during my February trip to Saudi, I've discovered unfinished high building between Kingdom tower and Faisaliah tower. The weather that month was terrible due to sand storm across the whole region. I have however made appointment that I come again this weekend. So I did. The construction manager that I have agreed with was not there anymore but they knew I'm coming. It was just after 4PM but the sunset was at 6PM that day. Shift for construction workers finished at 4.45 PM which would mean I have to walk to the 19th floor on foot if I'd come just before 6PM as they only use one work lift that is from outside of the building (rather scary, not recommended to look down). I didn't fancy the walk up and agreed with the present manager that I stay there for those 2 hours till sunset and then walk those 19 floors down. They already thought that I'm crazy, but as there are not that many crazy European women around, they let me. Luck however was on my side and that handsome manager came back just before sunset, probably thinking that I shoot 3 photos of sun setting down and I'm done. How little did he know ... The best colors always come after sunset and long exposures can be done only when the darkness falls. He had to wait for another hour to get me down :-) We had really lovely time while seeing sky like this, listening the the calls for prayers, coming from every corner of the city.. allahu akbar, allahu akbar... with the whole city in front of us. We talked about life and photography, he made a mistake asking me, how is the photo done, so I bore him for a while trying to explain long exposure time .. not for long.. Moments like this are priceless and I was extremely thankful to him that he rescued me from walking all those 19th floors down on rather unfinished staircase. I have to admit that I could not believe my eyes when I saw that enormous cloud just coming from behind the symbol of Riyadh and needless to say that colors likes this are very, very rare in the Middle East. The Gods of weather had to be on my side yet again.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II, f/4.0, 0.05 sec (1/20), ISO 200, 21 mm
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Jökulsárlón might be one of the most photographed locations in Iceland and for all the right reasons. I had a chance to visit this place several times by now and it has never been the same, always presenting photographer with various new opportunities. This time, I had a pyramid iceberg with circle whole in it which is rather unique. I really liked how the iceberg mirrored the shape of the mountain in the background. Not to mention the calm surface that allowed me to take perfect mirror reflection (it is not always that calm!!). I thought that this iceberg was really great and I looked forward to take more shots of it during different times of day... unfortunately it collapsed within few hours.. so it was one of those short windows of opportunities in life.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 80.00 mm; Aperture: 14; Exposure time: 32.0 s; ISO: 100
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Sometimes,
we feel the pull
a quiet ache to speak
with ourselves.
We reach inward,
fingers trembling with wonder,
trying to slip our hands
into the folds of our own soul,
to touch something true,
to find the voice beneath the noise.
But guess what
it’s only an attempt,
a whisper against the storm.
To truly reach that place,
we must walk a path
not paved in ease,
but in questions.
Not straight,
but spiraled,
winding through shadows and soft light.
It is a journey
not loud, but vast.
Not always kind,
but sometimes zen.
Where silence becomes a guide,
and stillness,
a key
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A vivid rainbow drops on the centre of Barnard Castle during the briefest burst of very strong patchy sunshine.
beneath the heavy folds of crimson fabric, the light filters in like a muted fire. it burns against the wall, painting it in soft, fleeting hues, while the shadows linger below, stretching across the desk. the camera rests in the dark, quiet and forgotten, waiting for its moment to capture the world outside this glowing barrier. there’s a stillness here—a kind of pause between the closing of curtains and the opening of stories untold. the air feels dense with warmth, the kind that speaks of solitude and secrets. it’s not just a curtain; it’s a threshold, holding back the world as the light leaks through.
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The remote isolated hill farm at Lingy Hill, Harwood, Upper Teesdale. A hole in the cloud cover lights it up together with meadows coloured pale from recent haymaking. More cutting is in progress to the right of the black and white barns.
A fictional face in three views: profile, frontal portrait, and half-profile.
AI-generated and refined into a monochrome triptych study.
AI note: AI-generated / AI-enhanced portrait study. The depicted woman is fictional.
Silhouettes.
Earlier this summer I was lucky enough to be taken over to a small island in a gravel pits complex, where Little Egrets and Grey Herons had successfully hatched young. The LE chicks had all fledged and were 'branching', wing flapping and having a few noisy spats with each other.
The small hide I occupied was built on scaffolding overlooking the main nesting area. It was a dream come true to be sitting at the same height as the birds. I had a clear view of these two adorable heron chicks as they waited patiently for food - BUT.........
unfortunately, the light was against me making images, being either ominously black or flaring into a harsh brightness that hurt the eyes. Then suddenly, from nowhere, there was a massive storm with torrential rain and savage gusts of wind. The trees I was up amongst shed foliage, twigs and deadwood. More scarily, the hide did some serious swaying and creaking that had me questioning its construction.
I considered the predicament I was in = up a ladder, up a tree, in a hide, on a scaffold (swaying dodgily), in a storm, flying tree debris, on an island, in a huge body of water, stranded until the boat returned, completely alone.
All a bit 'Swallows & Amazons' on the one hand but extremely stress inducing on the other.
Fortunately, at the point of blind panic (mine), this adult heron flew onto the nest. Recklessly...(or sensibly), I decided to try making images - at least I would be occupied! This is the best I managed, a 'poor passable' but it will always serve to remind me of yet another predicament wildlife photography has got me into!
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Europe - Scandinavia - Norway - North of the Arctic Circle - Lofoten Islands - Moskenes - Hamnoy
Timelapse movies had become my new way of capturing my travels besides regular photography. Check out how beautiful Scandinavia can be :
► POLAR NIGHT WITH NORTHERN LIGHT & MOON ECLIPSE IN ARCTIC NORWAY
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► NORTHERN LIGHTS BEYOND ARCTIC CIRCLE, SWEDEN
► ARCTIC NIGHT & NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER FROZEN SWEDEN
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 45.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 13.0 s; ISO: 50
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Add beautiful colored light or standard white light to your scenes with Prizmo Go RGB+W lights from Fotodiox, or use multiple lights and do both! Click here to learn more: fotodioxpro.com/products/pzm-120go
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Patches of sunshine drift across snow covered fells above Holwick, Upper Teesdale, taken from Middle Side.
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Europe - Portugal - Portuguese archipelago - Madeira Island - Pico do Arieiro - Madeira island's third highest peak - 1,818 m high (5965 feet) - Morning view over spectacular rugged mountain landscape
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 35.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 2.0 s; ISO: 100
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Lots of contrasts with sunshine on The Stang in the distance, and on the yellow oilseed rape in the foreground, while a dark sky provides drama.
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Really stacked the filters on this one, out of like 100 frames I had about a dozen with “frozen” boats that I could choose from. This was my favorite frame at the end of the session, with a lot more contrast than the other shots, as the clouds were farther rolled out to the ocean.
Canon 6d
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II at 16
LEE Little Stopper (1.8 ND)
LEE 0.9 Hard GND
LEE 0.6 Soft GND
f/4.5, ISO 100, 2.5 sec
I wanted to capture that precious moment when the fading day's low light sublimely enhances the Cime des Torches in all its splendor. By choosing this clean framing, my intention was to highlight the power and solitude of this majestic summit rising proudly above the Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves domain. The contrast between the pristine snow illuminated by the sun's last rays and the purplish sky creates the almost mystical atmosphere I was seeking. I patiently waited for this precise moment when the mountain seems to gently ignite while the rest of the landscape begins to darken, revealing all the subtleties of the relief and the different textures of the snow. Through this image, I wanted to share that special emotion one feels when facing the silent grandeur of the Alps, that suspended moment when nature reminds us of its timeless beauty and quiet strength.
I am a longtime Communications Professional specializing in photography and videography.
Located in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia) region, I shoot real estate, events, fashion, events, news and sports. I have produced many TV commercials and corporate videos, and have a rather long credit list of local (to Southern Maryland) TV shows I have developed, hosted, shot, directed, edited and produced.
I'm interested in hearing from and interacting with serious hobby photographers and professional photogs and videographers, as well as hearing from anyone who wishes to discuss a photo or video project.
Thanks!
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Florida Everglades ~ #99 in Explore 9/2/15
Summer 2015 ~ Palm Beach County
Fire-light Sunset ~ Quarta Sunset 298
(ten more photos of 'this night' in the comments)
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Europe - Scandinavia - Norway - North of the Arctic Circle - Troms county - Senja - Norway’s second biggest island - Husøy - House Island - Small island about 1000 meters long and 500 meters wide located in the Øyfjorden off the northwest coast of the far north of Senja
Timelapse movies had become my new way of capturing my travels besides regular photography. Check out how beautiful Scandinavia can be :
► POLAR NIGHT WITH NORTHERN LIGHT & MOON ECLIPSE IN ARCTIC NORWAY
or
► NORTHERN LIGHTS BEYOND ARCTIC CIRCLE, SWEDEN
► ARCTIC NIGHT & NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER FROZEN SWEDEN
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 55.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 25.0 s; ISO: 100
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A cinematic black-and-white fashion study: a woman in a long black dress stands in a marble lobby at night, framed by columns, stairs, polished stone and deep architectural shadows. The mood is cool, elegant and controlled — less romantic than theatrical, less soft than sovereign.
AI-assisted image, inspired by classic high-fashion photography, film noir atmosphere and the dramatic tension of night interiors.
The morning sun illuminates the rolling hills south of Chinook, Montana.
I laugh every time I hear someone west of the Rocky Mountains call a person east of the Rocky Mountains a "flatlander." And it happens much more often than you might think.
Where I come from a flatlander is a person who lives in Illinois. Granted, compared to the Rocky Mountains, the land east of the Continental Divide is significantly more flat than the topography on the west side, but it is nowhere as flat as what the poor souls are stuck with in Illinois.
Take this scene for example. East of the Rockies, south of the Hi-Line, and north of the Missouri River, the prairies undulate and bend and are pushed like this for hundreds of miles. And while mountains are inspiring, topography such as this is still a feast for the eyes. It is almost as though God slept Earth's floor and when he woke he stretched and pushed aside the land so it bunched up against itself like a pushed blanket. It is amazing to see. And anything but "flat."
By the way, those little black dots in the foreground are cows.
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Sunset ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
Summer 2015 ~ Palm Beach County
Fire-light Sunset ~ Quarta Sunset 287
(three more 'firelight sunset' photos in the comments)
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Jökulsárlón (lit. "Glacier Lagoon") is the largest glacier lagoon or lake in Iceland. Situated in south eastern Iceland, at the head of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier branching from the Vatnajökull, between Skaftafell National Park and Höfn, it evolved into a lagoon after the glacier started receding from the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The lake has grown since then at varying rates because of melting of the Icelandic glaciers.
I guess every and each landscape photographer is dreaming of capturing Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon at least once in his/hers life and of course we all dream about perfect conditions... and I call myself very lucky to have experienced several stunning sunsets over this amazing place !!
Timelapse movies had become my new way of capturing my travels besides regular photography.
Check out these Icelandic timelapse videos :
► NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER JÖKULSÁRLÓN - THE GLACIER LAGOON, ICELAND
or
► NORTHERN LIGHTS - AURORA BOREALIS OVER WESTERN ICELAND
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 35.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 5.0 s; ISO: 50
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Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon is one of Icelands most spectacular sights, located about 60 km east of Skaftafell National Park and almost 400 km from Reykjavik. Jokulsarlon borders south and east part Iceland, at the roots of Europe's largest glacier Vatnajokull. Breidamerkurjokull, an outlet glacier of the great glacier Vatnajokull, crumbles down the steep mountainside of the glacier and big icebergs break off into the lagoon where they float around before melting. This is a very popular sightseeing attraction, widely regarded as the most picturesque scenery in all of south Iceland. At the time when the first settlers arrived in Iceland around 900 AD, the edge of the glacier tongue of Breidamerkurjokull, is thought to have been about 20 km further north than it is now. Many commercials and several major international motion pictures have been filmed at this exotic location, including James Bond's “Die Another Day” and “Batman Begins”.
We were very lucky with the amazing weather and light during whole trip in Iceland. This was particularly very magical moment which I have enhanced with longer exposure time.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 23.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 125
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