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every passage is a decision postponed. she stands at the boundary between enclosed and open, dark and light, known and unknown. the tunnel compresses space and time, creating a moment of hesitation before emergence. the wet stones hold the memory of rain, reflecting what little light penetrates this compressed world. this is not just architecture but psychology made visible - the human figure caught in the eternal moment of crossing, of becoming, of moving from one state to another. every threshold asks a question. the answer is always: forward.
Subject: Moai #R-1400
Date of Carving: Approx. 1400–1650 CE
Height: over 3 meters
Material: Volcanic tuff with red scoria topknot (pukao)
Charge: Standing watch for eternity.
Known Aliases: “Ancestor,” “Silent Sentinel,” “Stone Sovereign”
Last Seen: Ahu platform, Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
A juvenile Komodo dragon seen resting on a branch in its enclosure at Chester Zoo. Shot on my 1982 Nikon FE 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
some test shots while the model i was shooting was in hair and make up and turned out to be fun hehehe . . . my buddy Jon with nerf guns that brought us back to our childhood
strobist info: modified V-lighting one AB-800 camera right with large softbox and one 1AB-400 with small softbox camera left balanced for the same output and triggered via pocket wizards
Sunset ~ grackles ~ South Florida U.S.A.
Baca Raton, Florida ~ Florida Everglades
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Scarlet Sessions: Dressed for the Spotlight (B&W):
A controlled studio setup with just enough glamour to feel cinematic. The vivid red finish gives the color image its punch, while the monochrome take turns the same scene into something more timeless and understated.
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One of my all time favourite photos is from Norway that I have taken few years ago. This is magical place and the time spent there will stay in my mind forever. When looking at this photo I still feel that cold in my fingers when I was waiting for one of the birds to appear in the right place in this shot.
"If you're looking to retreat from the world, you can't think of a more hauntingly beautiful place. These spectacular islands lie off the northern coast, near the stunning Trollfjord. Bird-watchers and anglers will think they've found paradise. The islands are surrounded by the richest fishing waters off the coast of Norway, and fishing has formed the focus of village life. Vestvagoy Island and the beautiful town of Stamsund are a good base for hiking and biking, and the town of Svolvaer on Austvagoy Island has an artists' colony (if time permits, visit the Lofoten Island Museum in nearby Kabelvag). In the village of A (yes, that's its entire name; pronounced awwww) the Fishing Village Museum re-creates the traditional life of the region. Orca, minke and sperm whales pass near the islands in summer. A popular option for visitors is renting a rorbu, a renovated fisherman's cabin that sleeps 4-6 people. Be aware that Lofoten is hardly undiscovered - in July and August, the islands are so crowded with tourists that you may not meet any Norwegians there."
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
Minolta Co., Ltd. DiMAGE 7i, f/6.7, 0.001 sec (1/750), ISO 100, 50.1 mm
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The whitewashed hill farm at Wool Pits Hill, Upper Teesdale in strong autumn sunshine under a big sky on a blustery day.
Photograph taken in Assassin's Creed Shadows, on March 23, 2025.
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The view from Bail Hill above Mickleton looking up the dale towards a snowy Harwood in the far distance (where the snow line starts) and Ettersgill a little closer just right of centre. The lower end of Lunedale in bright sunshine is in the foreground. A wintry sky signals a heavy snow shower approaching.
this shot captures a fleeting moment where urban geometry meets human presence, taken in a quiet corner of the city. the sharp contrasts of light and shadow paint a striking scene, where the figure is caught walking along a path defined by architecture and sunlight. the lines and shapes create a sense of rhythm and movement, emphasizing the everyday dance of city life. it’s a visual exploration of space, light, and the quiet moments that often go unnoticed. and on the side, a very subtle portrait of @blendenschule ... so this photo is staged
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Tramlines through flowering rape leading to a battered ash tree in dramatic light and a sinister looking sky.
Sunset ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
South Florida ~ Palm Beach County
Last days of Spring ~ Quarta Sunset 280
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He doesn’t speak, yet he says everything. A single finger stills the noise, not in command, but in quiet communion, as if to remind us that some truths are not meant to be told, only felt. His eyes hold the weight of unspoken words, his gaze, steady, searching, asks us not to listen, but to understand. In the hush of this moment, a story is whispered without sound. This is the language of secrets. This is where silence breathes.
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Raouche is a residential and commercial neighborhood in Beirut, Lebanon. It is known for its upscale apartment buildings, numerous restaurants, cliff-side cafes and its wide seaside sidewalk, the Corniche, where strollers and joggers crowd the pavements in the evenings and weekend. Off the coast of Raouche, there is a natural landmark called the Pigeons' Rock (also known as the Rock of Raouche). Located at Beirut's western-most tip, the two huge rock formations, which stand like gigantic sentinels, are a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Raouche's Pigeons' Rock has recently been featured on the front page of Microsoft's Bing.
When I had to pick my first blue hour/sunrise location in Beirut, I decided to go to Pigeons' Rock, even thought the sunrise would not provide dramatic colors as the sunset due to the location position as I already had plans for the evening time somewhere else. I was hoping for some nice clouds that would reflect the rising sun from the other side. Fortunately luck was on my side and I got some nice pink color on that lovely cloud.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 23.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 25.0 s; ISO: 50
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A captivating portrait showcasing the beauty and intensity of a young woman, bathed in dramatic light against a stark black background.
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Two Swaledale sheep sidelit by a bright interval in front of Kisdon Hill, Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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Europe - UK - United Kingdom - England - Northumberland - Dunstanburgh Castle - Iconic castle ruin on one of the most beautiful stretches of Northumberland coastline
UK is blessed with such a spectacular coastline, if you are curious to see how Dorset or Scotland looks in motion, check :
► REMOTE ISLE OF PORTLAND IN DORSET, UK - Timelapse Video - 4K
► SPECTACULAR JURASSIC COAST IN DORSET, UK - Timelapse Video - 4K
► SCOTLAND IN MOTION, UNITED KINGDOM - Timelapse Video
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 28.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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A final surge of energy before darkness takes over.
📍 Portimão, Portugal
📅 May 2026
📷 Canon R8 + RF 100-400
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That haze you see in the distance behind the Hancock Tower is a rain storm over the South Shore. I was getting rained on as I set up for this shot but it cleared, which was fortunate. I took a similar angle a couple months back, but it was early in the season and the yacht club wasn't fully outfitted with boats. There was a little more movement to the boats than ideal, but I really needed the extra length on the exposure to smooth the choppy water. Even after 2 minutes you can still see some ripples in the water. I got the peak color in time, but I was so close to missing it. This is an example of the color happening right at sunrise.
Canon 6d
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II at 16
LEE Little Stopper (1.8 ND)
LEE 0.9 Hard GND
f/8, ISO100, 120 sec
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En plein mois d'Aout
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A long zoom shot into the Hudes Hope taken from above Grassholme. Part of Snaisgill can be seen middle distance right and Aukside middle distance left. The large property lower left is Middleton House, originally the headquarters of the London Lead Mining Company. A patch of sunshine lights up the hillside towards Hudeshope Head in the background. The furthest whitewashed farm is Club Gill.
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Paul Buff B1600 with a Fotodiox Pro 5ft Octabox powered by Vegabond Mini battery and triggered with Pixel King Pro Triggers.
While I was over at my mom's for Thanksgiving dinner I shot some off-the-cuff portraits of my brother. Due to the dramatic lighting, and his flair for the dramatic, he came out looking like a comic book / anime villain.
She played the ukulele slow,
while zebra shadows stole the show.
Black and white across her skin,
like tiny storms dancing within.
Each chord would bounce around the room,
making striped vibrations bloom.
“Pling plang plong,” the strings would sing,
while silly echoes learned to swing.
The notes rolled out in wavy lines,
like surfing snakes and dancing vines.
One chord laughed loud, one chord got shy,
another flew straight past my eye.
Her fingers moved in playful grace,
while shadows striped across her face.
And every rhythm that she threw
came back wearing something new.
The room became a sea of sound,
with floating music all around.
A ukulele, wild and free,
conducting striped insanity.
So if one day the walls all sway,
and funny shadows start to play,
don’t worry if the floor feels jelly…
it’s just the zebra girl and her magic ukulele.
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A vivid rainbow on Eggleston and a second faint one to the right of it.
A stunning aerial view of a barren desert landscape in namibia, where rugged mountain ridges merge with soft, flowing sand dunes. The warm tones and dramatic lighting emphasize the vastness and raw beauty of this untouched natural wonder.
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This ger was the first place we have stopped for lunch on our trip. You can notice the board sign on above the entrance in the very right corner. I wanted to take a photo from the front to show you hand painted coca cola sign, but then those beautiful clouds would not come up right. Mongolia is amazing country of vast steps and nothing around.
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: 14; Exposure time: 1/500 s; ISO: 200
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Sunset ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
South Florida ~ Palm Beach County
Fire Light Sunset ~ Summer 2015
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Sunset ~ grackle ~ South Florida U.S.A.
Baca Raton, Florida ~ Florida Everglades
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Asia - Nepal - Pokhara Valley - Lake Phewa - Pokhara - Lovely lakeside village, with colorful boats sailing through the water
Pokhara is lovely lakeside village, with colorful boats sailing through the water, smiling villagers and an air of peace and relaxation, compared to the chaos of Kathmandu. If you are lucky, on a clear day, you will see the most spectacular view of the snow covered mountains. This is the starting point to many treks, but if you just want to sit and stare at the lake, you will be perfectly content.
Pokhara is situated in the northwestern corner of the Pokhara Valley, which is a widening of the Seti Gandaki valley The Seti River and its tributaries have dug impressive canyons into the valley floor, which are only visible from higher viewpoints or from the air. The Pokhara Valley is one of the most picturesque spots of Nepal. The beauty of the valley is enhanced by its lakes Phewa, Begnas and Rupa which have their source in the glacial region of the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. Pokhara is situated 200 km west of Katmandu at an altitude of 900 meter only from the sea level. For the mountain viewers Pokhara offers the magnificent views of Machhapuchre (fishtail shape), 5 peaks of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Himalchuli and others. Pokhara is one the few places in the world to provide such a dramatic views in a subtropical setting. From Pokhara you can do the trekking in Annapurna region, Dhaulagiri region & Mustang area from 3 /4 days to 4/5 weeks depending on your time, budget and your physical fitness.
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; Lens: Sigma or Tamron Lens; Focal length: 14.00 mm; Aperture: 27; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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It's that time of year again! My apartment gets really dramatic shadows on the walls for about fifteen minutes a day. I got distracted while cleaning my room. Maybe I should finish doing that now....
Sort of a sequel to last year's kitchen shadows.