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Summer Sunset ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
South Florida ~ Palm Beach County, Florida
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A torrential downpour produced by Storm Atiyah moves down Teesdale, completely obscuring Middleton-in-Teesdale from the view from Whistle Crag. The sun over Lunedale has not yet been obscured and provides foregorund illumination. 8 December 2019
Sur scène, rien n'est jamais tout à fait ce qu'il semble être. Une tête brandie comme un trophée, un geste suspendu, un visage figé entre surprise et autorité. Tout paraît étrangement sérieux, presque dramatique, jusqu'à ce que l'on se souvienne qu'il s'agit d'un spectacle pour enfants.
C'est peut-être cela, la beauté du théâtre : pendant quelques minutes, même les choses les plus improbables méritent d'être prises au sérieux. Car pour faire croire les enfants, il faut d'abord y croire soi-même.
EN On the stage, nothing is ever quite what it seems. A head held high, a gesture suspended, a face frozen between surprise and command. Everything appears strangely serious, almost dramatic, until we remember that this is a children's show. Perhaps that is the beauty of theatre: for a few minutes, even the most improbable things deserve to be taken seriously. Because to make children believe, you first have to believe yourself.
This is the chezz feeling
a whisper from my uncle’s voice,
etched in quiet lessons of foresight.
He taught me to think before I move,
because in two or twenty turns,
the board reshapes,
life complicates,
and what matters isn't just the move,
but the soul behind it.
In this picture
an eye, caught in check,
like fate staring back
from the corner of a square,
reminding me that
to live well is to play wisely.
So I offer you this moment,
this thought:
What was your latest checkmate?
A decision made that sealed the game,
or a realization that opened the board?
Share your move
I’ll be watching the play unfold.
in the hush between light and shadow, a photographer lifts her camera — not in reflex, but in reckoning. her gaze arcs toward the viewfinder, already composing something just beyond the frame. caught mid-thought, mid-breath, she is both subject and seer. this image holds stillness like a held breath.
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UK - Scotland - Western Highlands - Glen Etive - Gleann Eite - Rugged and dramatic landscape under dreamy light
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 135.00 mm; Aperture: 5.6; Exposure time: 1/250 s; ISO: 100
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A striking portrait capturing the intensity and quiet strength of a young woman. The dramatic lighting and close-up perspective create a captivating and intimate moment.
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A bright interval and a dark sky background create a dramatic scene in this view taken in Ettersgill, Teesdale, looking across snow-covered hillsides towards Cronkley Fell.
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Greater Flamingo – Light & Shadow
Taken under the unforgiving midday Spanish sun, I chose to embrace the contrast rather than fight it, creating a low-key portrait that lets the natural light define the image.
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As it seems that not only the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon itself is very photogenic, but also its surrounding. As I was heading for the sunset to the lagoon, I noticed wonderful and absolutely still reflection in one of those small ponds that are along the road towards the lagoon. Who would not stop for scene like this.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 17.00 mm; Aperture: 4.5; Exposure time: 1/30 s; ISO: 100
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i watched him through the quiet pulse of the christmas market in valencia, where lights hung low and laughter flickered like fire. he sat alone, cloaked in a heavy hood and the evening’s chill, his brush dancing delicately across the canvas. the world blurred around him—soft hands and loud steps—but he stayed, focused, lost in his craft. each line he painted seemed carved from his soul, a quiet language of patience and purpose. the scarf curled at his neck like a tether to earth, but his mind drifted elsewhere, where tiny art could bloom unnoticed, untouched.
his hands told stories the crowd would never hear, and in the faint glow of lamps, i froze time.
Colorful window-light as the the wind died down
Soothing Serene Sunset ~ Boca Raton, Florida
South Florida ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
Spring 2016 ~ Palm Beach County, Florida
(four more photos 'from this night' in the comments)
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Europe - UK - United Kingdom - Scotland - Western Scottish Highlands - Western Ross - Loch Gairloch in North-West Highlands of Scotland - Sea loch with awe-inspiring scenery at dramatic sunset
Timelapse movies had become my new way of capturing my travels besides regular photography. Latest trip in Scotland had been very challenging in regards to very bad weather conditions, however I still managed to capture some places without being flown away by gale strong winds or washed down by apocalyptic rain. See for yourself at :
► SCOTLAND IN MOTION, UNITED KINGDOM - Timelapse Video
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5DS; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 24.00 mm; Aperture: 11; Exposure time: 2.5 s; ISO: 50
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It was a very dark and rainy week. The sun was nowhere to be found...for days. Clouds and overcast weather systems rolled by endlessly, with hardly any color in the sky at all. We were blanketed by a low cloud-covered ceiling. It was a very good opportunity to do some black and white images with some textures and moody feeling. What else was I going to do? I didn't need my sunglasses and there was no glare...anywhere. I had to "time it" between the constant showers that were all over the place. It was gloomy and different...yet still fun. The sun will come out tomorrow.
Rainy Days over the Florida Everglades
Boca Raton, Florida U.S.A. ~ Just a Peek of Sunlight
(five more photos 'of this night' in the comments)
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
A lone fisherman paddles gently across the still waters as the late afternoon sun pierces through dramatic clouds, casting heavenly rays over the quiet landscape. The winding road runs alongside the calm expanse, symbolizing the meeting of human journey and nature’s timeless rhythm. Captured on a peaceful day when the world felt paused between storm and sunshine.
Near Cherai Beach, Kerala, India, 2025
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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.
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Uma massa de nuvens avança no céu como se fosse um oceano em movimento — denso, silencioso e monumental.
Esta fotografia em preto e branco, capturada no interior de Sergipe, Brasil, transforma o etéreo em escultura.
Aqui, o céu não é plano de fundo, mas protagonista.
A ausência de cor revela o jogo entre luz e sombra, entre força e leveza.
Uma imagem sobre transição, efemeridade e presença.
Autor: Breno Machado
Local: Aracaju/Sergipe, Brasil
Técnica: Fotografia digital em preto e branco | Fine Art
Série: Formas do Céu (2025)
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.
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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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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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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in the still heat of afternoon, a shadow unfurls — feathers layered like ancient armour, each edge catching light and memory. the air hums with quiet tension as the vulture leans forward, eyes fixed on something unseen, patient as stone, sharp as the blade of a new moon. here, movement is measured in heartbeats, and the space between them feels endless.
A blazing sun hangs over a darkening ocean, carving a golden trail across the water. In the foreground, silhouettes stand against the glow; anonymous, timeless, and suspended between day and night.
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A vivid rainbow drops on the centre of Barnard Castle during the briefest burst of very strong patchy sunshine.
There’s a story told in silence, behind the fold of a hood and the veil of a trembling hand.
A gaze like a whispered secret breaks through the dark, defiant and unafraid to be seen.
This is not just concealment—it is revelation.
The eye doesn’t just look back—it remembers, it warns, it watches.
In this quiet portrait of veiled emotion, vulnerability wears the mask of strength.
Look closely. There is more shown in what is hidden than in what is revealed.
captured at the riem arcaden in munich, this shot encapsulates the interplay between architecture and human movement. the striking geometry of the glass bridge, combined with the silhouettes of the figures, creates a scene that feels both structured and fleeting. reflections in the glass and the sharp contrasts of light and shadow add layers of depth, making the viewer pause to consider the unseen stories of those crossing paths. it’s a moment that embodies the rhythm of city life—where every movement is framed within the urban canvas.
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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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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.
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.
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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Jill's blue gaze and minimalist aesthetic. The high-contrast lighting and simple background draw attention to the subject's striking features and emotional depth.
Half hidden beneath a hood, one blue eye holds the whole frame. A quiet fine-art child portrait about shyness, shelter, and the courage it takes to be seen.
There are childhood moments that do not arrive laughing. They come quietly, wrapped in fabric, shadow, and the small instinct to hide before being seen.
This portrait lives in that fragile space. The hood becomes a shelter, the sleeve a curtain, the hand a little wall raised against the world. Yet one eye remains open to us, bright and blue against the cool darkness, holding the entire photograph together. It is not a pose so much as a negotiation: come closer, but not too close; look, but gently.
The low-key light, muted colour, dark background, and soft textures give the image a cinematic stillness. Nothing in the frame feels loud. The oversized hoodie swallows the child slightly, making the face feel even smaller, more watchful, more protected. And still, beneath all that shadow, there is presence.
This is what a fine-art child portrait can hold when it refuses easy sweetness. Not performance. Not sentiment. Not a smile offered on command. Just the quiet truth of a child deciding how much of themselves to reveal.
Sometimes the smallest opening lets the whole soul through.
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