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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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Chasing the Light: A Session with Susanna
Some gazes simply stop you in your tracks. That’s exactly what happened when I first came across Susanna’s profile. Beyond the striking green of her eyes, it was their scale and depth that captivated me. I knew instantly that there was something extraordinary to be captured in her expression.
This session from November 2024 stands out as a highlight. While we were working under studio lights, the overcast sky suddenly broke. Spotting a brief clearing in the clouds, we rushed to a room where I knew the sun could reach.
This series was born from that fleeting, spontaneous moment. I played with the raw sunlight and sharp shadows to sculpt Susanna’s features. The result perfectly mirrors our time together: an authentic connection and that unique gaze that seems to pierce right through the lens.
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Two Swaledale sheep sidelit by a bright interval in front of Kisdon Hill, Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
43014/43062 work the late running 1Q17 10.22 Derby RTC - York Holgate Sidings Test train at Hasland on 23.11.2025
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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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beneath the arcades of palma, silence holds her steady, the glow of the pavement painting a stage for her cigarette pause. the world moves on, but here, in silver and shadow, time lingers.
The world turns, indifferent to those who watch it. Yet the sentinel remains, patient and unwavering, knowing that opportunity belongs not to the restless, but to those willing to wait.
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Light filtering through the hat draws its own geometry. No expression, no movement—just patterns tracing a silent presence. A still face, profiled by the sun.
Captured in one of Rhode City’s wonderful alleys, Greece
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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.
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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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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.
"Tri-Colored Heron - Bent on Breakfast" by Patti Deters. A tri-colored heron (Egretta tricolor) bends and curves his neck while foraging for small fish in the shallow waters of a marshy swamp in Florida, USA. In the dramatic lighting of early morning, the bird is intent on hunting as many of the little fish as possible. The water is calm, as you can see by the reflection, except for where the long-legged wading bird has walked and dipped his beak to catch his food. Its a portrait of quiet confidence, where stealth and solitude meet in perfect harmony. Thank you for viewing this simple wildlife picture. If you like outdoor nature photography, you can purchase or just enjoy looking at more water birds, animals, and other fauna at patti-deters.pixels.com/featured/tri-colored-heron-bent-o....
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)
Likely subject: a bromeliad-type rosette, possibly an air plant in the genus Tillandsia, or a related cultivated bromeliad such as Vriesea, Neoregelia, or Guzmania.
Confidence: moderate for “bromeliad/air plant type”; low for exact genus or species.
This appears to be a focus-stacked botanical macro of a rosette-form plant with long, narrow, recurving leaves. The stack gives unusually extended sharpness across leaves that bend through different depth planes.
Description
The image shows a dark, high-contrast botanical subject emerging from a nearly black background. Long straplike leaves rise from a central rosette, then arc outward and downward, especially on the right side. The leaves are mostly hidden in shadow, but their edges catch intense rim light.
The visible color is concentrated along the illuminated leaf margins: copper, amber, bronze, orange, yellow-green, violet, and electric blue-white highlights. The central growth remains greener, while the outer leaves read as darker bronze and maroon.
The plant is not presented as a conventional botanical specimen. It reads as an abstract structure of curved blades, ribbons, or calligraphic strokes traced by light.
Focus-stacking discussion
This image clearly benefits from stacking. A single macro exposure would probably leave only a narrow slice of the plant sharp. Here, multiple parts of the rosette remain defined even though they sit at different distances from the lens:
* the central upright green leaves
* the vertical bronze leaves on the left
* the long recurving arcs on the right
* the repeated rim-lit edges and ridges
* overlapping leaf tips at different depths
The stack allows the form to hold together as a sculptural object instead of dissolving into shallow-focus blur.
There are also visible stack/process traits:
* bright halos along some leaf edges
* abrupt dark transitions where leaves overlap
* local contrast buildup along ridges and margins
* compressed shadow areas that hide detail
* a slightly metallic or enamel-like edge quality
Those effects do not read as accidental here. They support the image’s darkfield, high-contrast abstraction.
Botanical discussion
The rosette structure and straplike recurving leaves strongly suggest a bromeliad. Many bromeliads grow from a central cup or crown, with overlapping leaves arranged in a radial pattern. Some Tillandsia species have narrow, arching leaves, while larger potted bromeliads such as Vriesea, Neoregelia, and Guzmania can also show similar rosette architecture.
Exact identification is limited because the lighting hides key traits:
* leaf surface texture
* scale or trichome pattern
* margin teeth or spines
* whole plant size
* flower spike or bracts
* pot/epiphytic growth habit
So the safest ID is: bromeliad-type rosette, possibly Tillandsia / air plant.
Artistic reading
The strongest visual passage is the right side, where several curved leaves repeat in parallel arcs. That repetition gives the image rhythm and depth. The left side is denser and more vertical, acting as a structural counterweight.
The stack reinforces the graphic quality: instead of one sharp plane, the image offers a constructed depth field where many illuminated edges remain legible. The black background and heavy shadows suppress ordinary plant context, leaving form, light, and color as the main subject.
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.
Fallen muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia), spotlit by a sunbeam on a muddy path.
Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
DeKalb County (Medlock Park), Georgia, USA.
1 August 2024.
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A vivid rainbow on Eggleston and a second faint one to the right of it.
In this black-and-white composition, the ropes symbolize the invisible forces that shape and bind our thoughts. Are we held by external hands or by the intricate webs we weave within our own minds?
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.
This was in my opinion the best sunset of the summer in South Florida. Had a few images left over
so I thought I'd add them here...before the Winter season. Thanks for looking ~ Florida Everglades
Sunset ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
South Florida ~ Palm Beach County
Fire Light Sunset ~ Summer 2015
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A rather splendid view from Harwood. Peghorn Lodge farm with a meadow full of Marsh Marigolds in front of it slightly right of centre, Widdybank Fell behind it. Mickle Fell behind that in the distance and Cronkley Scar in a patch of sunshine center left. And what a sky! Taken on the last day of meterological spring - 31 May 2026
a dog pulls eagerly on its leash, its leap appears as if it's being drawn into the light. the man leading it steps half out of the deep shadow into the bright light that spills over the old stonework. the scene speaks of an unexpected discovery, almost as if a hidden moment is dragged into the light. the interplay between light and dark across the rough stones and the smooth street captures the contrast between concealed and revealed moments â the balance of light and shadow, visible and invisible, known and unknown.
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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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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When I first started out in photography I photographed my cousins band Humungous Douglas. I would carry all of my medium format film gear and lights down to the practice room where the band rehearsed. The practice room was under an old fort and we would shoot for an hour after practice had finished. Rich was the lead singer of HD and it was great to catch up with him all these years later and to see that he's still making music.
Shot with Bowens and Nikon equipment.
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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.
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The Burj Al Arab (Arabic: برج العرب, literally, Tower of the Arabs) is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At 321 metres (1,053 ft), it is the second tallest building used exclusively as a hotel, after Rose Tower, also in Dubai. The Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 metres (919 ft) out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. It is an iconic structure, designed to symbolize Dubai's urban transformation and to mimic the sail of a boat.
Burj Al Arab characterizes itself as the world's only "7-star" property, a designation considered by travel professionals to be hyperbole. There is not much one can do about composition, so it is not the most original shot by far, however it is surely a place I had on my list of places to visit for long time.
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; Focal length: 14.00 mm; Aperture: 8.0; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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Very strong late autumn sunshine highlights this group of Scots Pines on the hiilside above Ettersgill with a dark sky background adding drama.
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A small and very brief patch of sunshine lights up County Bridge and the castle ruins at Barnard Castle.
My next image takes us back to the Mizushima Industrial Complex.
I’m not entirely sure why I keep finding myself drawn to heavy industry whenever I’m in Japan, especially considering we have similar industrial sites here in Europe. Perhaps it’s because Japan seems to offer more vantage points from which these places can truly be observed and appreciated.
For most people, it might seem strange to stand and admire an industrial complex, but for me there’s something deeply captivating about it. The towering turbines, smoking chimneys, and the occasional burst of flame cutting through the darkness. The relative stillness around you, while somewhere in the distance the whole structure hums with life — scraping steel, squealing bearings, hissing pipes, metallic echoes rolling through the air.
It’s an immense machine that never truly sleeps.
There’s also something undeniably futuristic about it, as if you’ve stepped onto another planet. In moments like these, I’m a little kid again, completely lost in imagination.
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