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Photographing these flowers, for me, is all about the lighting. In this case, I wanted to back light the flower to show the translucent quality of the petals, and to make the flower glow. It also provides some rim lighting. I positioned a YN560 with a Rogue grid behind and to the left for the backlighting, and once that was adjusted the way I wanted it, I placed a YN560-III in a 24 inch soft box, in front and to the left side for a little fill light. The strobes were in manual mode and were triggered by a Yongnuo RF-603N.
Other Calla Lily pictures are in my Calla Lilly album. www.flickr.com/photos/9422878@N08/sets/72157626082181550/...
Other plants, flowers, fruit or thingys that I've photographed using strobes can be seen in my Strobe Lit Plant set. In the description for that set, I list resources that I've used to learn how to light with off camera flash. www.flickr.com/photos/9422
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Some extraordinary and rapidly changing lighting conditions as very brief periods during which the sun almost breaks through the cloud cover create a dramatic view up the dale. Taken from Stable Edge above Newbiggin, with less zoom and a little further right than the previous image, this includes most of the Ettersgill farms centre and right of the picture.
Sunset ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
Summer 2015 ~ Palm Beach County
Fire-light Sunset ~ South Florida
(nine more photos of this night in the comments)
Bathed in golden hour glow, a devil-like form is fractured through surreal reflections. Light and shadow blur reality, leaving only a haunting presence suspended in transformation. Captured through a homemade vortograph—three mirrors arranged in a triangular shape—the image bends light into fragmented, otherworldly patterns, enhancing its eerie and mysterious atmosphere.
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A panoramic view of a swollen River Tees flowing over the horseshoe shaped cascade just above the main waterfall in strong early spring sunshine.
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer. Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com
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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.
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Milestone stats:
Photos taken in my dorm room: 39
Photos without my face: 24
Photos of me smiling with teeth: 20
Photos with a reflection of me: 8
Photos with another person: 8
Photos I'd consider "silly": 13
Photos 100% untouched in Photoshop: 13
Photos taken with my Canon Powershot A510: 62
Photos taken during my cameraless era: 16
Photos taken with my new Canon Rebel XTi: 22
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Photos of a beautiful Wedding in Cape Breton Island taken at the Fortress of Louisburg Historical site
Lighting info:
Paul Buff B1600 with a Fotodiox Pro 5ft Octabox powered by Vegabond Mini battery and triggered with Pixel King Pro Triggers.
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A shaft of bright sunshine briefly lights up Hield House farm, Holwick, Teesdale. Behind and to the right is Force Garth quarry, further back the track up the side of Cronkley Fell can just be seen.
Happy Saturday! Just learned that we are going to be hit with another round of -20F / -30F degree weather tomorrow and wanted to think about a much more enjoyable time of the year.
There’s defiance in the eye, but also fatigue. A single glance cuts through the fabric of the hood, the curve of the hand, and the unspoken weight behind them. This is not a pose—it’s a pause. A moment of shielding, but not surrender. The lines on the forehead speak of stories lived. The hoodie, the hand, the tension in the grip—they all become armor. But the eye doesn’t lie. This portrait captures what it means to be guarded yet present, distant but still watching.
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A bright interval illuminates the now disused Crossthwaite (larger of the two, left) and Park End quarries near Middleton in Teesdale. A nice patch of flowering pignut in the foreground. Taken on a blustery and damp Summer Solstice 21 June 2020.
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Qatar is a small (11,000 sqkm) but indubitably important Persian Gulf nation; aside from oil, more natural gas reserves are found here than anywhere except Iran and Russia. It is nearly totally surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf. The country is flat with some rocky outcrops up to 130 feet (40 m) high, with the desert landscape ranging from rocky shrub-land to beautiful sand dunes, and some bleak salt flats in the centre of the country.
On my way from Nepal I've decided to have half a day stop over there too. Rented a car and went directly to desert to be rewarded with some stunning desert shots which I didn’t hope for. This one was taken just before sunset. The wind was blowing strong and dust was flying in the wind with wonderful evening light. I particularly love this shot for its timeless feel.
PENTAX K20D, f/6.7, 0.003 sec (1/350), ISO 100, 250 mm
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FR Elle n’a pas besoin de hausser la voix.
Un geste. Un silence. Et tout bascule.
Sous les lumières rouges et roses, elle avance comme une énigme qu’on n’arrive jamais vraiment à saisir.
Le regard caché derrière les lunettes, mais pourtant impossible à ignorer.
Il y a chez elle quelque chose de froid, d’élégant… presque dangereux.
Une femme fatale moderne, entre ombre et néons.
EN She doesn’t need to raise her voice.
One gesture. One silence. And everything shifts.
Under red and pink neon lights, she moves like a mystery no one can truly grasp.
Her eyes are hidden behind sunglasses, yet impossible to ignore.
There’s something cold, elegant… almost dangerous about her.
A modern femme fatale, somewhere between shadow and neon light.
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Sur is a fishermen's town on the east coast of Oman. In the past it has been well known for its Dhow building and was Oman's main centre of trade with East-Africa. Dhows are still being built in Sur today but there is no trade with East-Africa any longer. Nowadays Sur is a quiet town. You can wander in its authentic souk with Middle-Eastern ware; it has that genuine Arabic feel with locals wearing dish-dash or abaya. You can even treat yourself to a bit of culture by visiting one of the forts in Sur, the marine museum and dhows, or go for a stroll along the quay.
Sur has an ideal location; it is a great starting point for exploring Oman. It has great beaches and several interesting things to see and do nearby. For example turtle watching at Ras Al Hadd is only 45 km along the coast or The Wahiba Sands (Oman's beautiful desert) is reached within a one hour drive. Oman, with its quickly developing tourism, is a beautiful and friendly country and very suitable for people who like camping, boating, wadi trips, the beach, culture etc. Sur is 350 km from Muscat by the inland road and 150 km by the graded coastal road.
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; Focal length: 20.00 mm; Aperture: 16; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 200
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Une figurine de lSabine Wren, mise en scène dans une atmosphère brumeuse pour créer un effet dramatique et cinématographique.
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A swollen River Tees at Low Force Waterfall in strong early spring sunshine
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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: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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Strong sunshine and a dark sky background provide a dramatic view of Ash Hill Farm.
It was my intention on this longest day of the year, June 21st, to
take in every last moment of light, and it did not disappoint on this
fine night... Summer has finally arrived ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
Summer Sunset ~ South Florida ~ Palm Beach County, Florida
(four more photos of this night in the comments)
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"Darkness On The Edge Of Town"
1995 - Bruce Springsteen - (Live)
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Barningham village lit by bright sunshine through a hole in the cloud cover, but with an approaching heavy snow squall blotting out the moor in the background.
There is a moment, just before a person speaks, where the truth sits unguarded in their eyes. In this portrait, wrapped in the red weight of his own thoughts, he looks out with the quiet strength of someone learning how to carry both softness and storm. The shadows hold his questions, the light holds his resolve. This is a study of stillness, vulnerability, and the quiet fire that lives in every young soul learning to face the world. A dark and moody portrait shaped by emotion, memory, and the art of looking deeper.
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The Icelandic horse is a breed of horse developed in Iceland. Although small and often pony-sized, they are considered horses by most Icelandic breed registries. The breed develops late, but is long-lived and hardy. The breed was developed from ponies brought to Iceland by Viking settlers in the 9th and 10th centuries. Horses were worshipped in Norse mythology, and these beliefs were brought to Iceland by the original settlers. The Icelandic breed is mentioned in both literature and historical records throughout Icelandic history, from the 9th century on, with the first historical reference to an individual horse appearing in the 12th century. Selective breeding has been used over the centuries to develop the breed into its current form. Natural selection has also played a role, with the harsh Icelandic climate killing many horses through cold and starvation. In the late 18th century, much of the breed was wiped out in the aftermath of a volcanic eruption. They are still used for traditional farm work in Iceland, as well as for leisure, showing and racing.
It is difficult to say which is my favorite shot from my trip to Iceland, however series of these shots of Icelandic horses in the mist must be one of the most mystical photoshoot ever. I remember that we drove back to Reykjavik from already amazing time at Seljalandsfoss Waterfall (where I got rather wet from the ever present spray of water). As it was nearly sunset time I was getting more and more restless about the right location for the setting sun. As we drove along the road we noticed group of horses on the field with the mist that was slowly picking up. Icelandic horses were on top of the list of shots I wanted to leave that amazing country with. I managed to get some photos with reasonably good light and background before this moment, however I could have never imagined situation like this. Some shots can be carefully planned and executed, some will never repeat itself, this is definitely one of those. Part of that amazing experience was also the chance to watch how the whole scene “grew on us”. If I was there with a person that is not into photography, I would have taken one or two shots and got back to car. The freedom to explore the whole scene and situation with someone that has the same interest (obsession) gave me opportunity to emerge into the moment and capture better and better photos (completely forgetting that I’m taking photos across sharply wired fence in rather high and very wet grass).
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Lens’s focal length: 70.00 - 200.00 mm, Photo Focal length: 70.00 mm, Aperture: 4.0, Exposure time: 1/60 s, ISO: 200
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From my elevated vantage point in the Pyrenees, I waited for the precise moment when the clouds parted to create this natural spotlight effect. The shaft of light perfectly illuminated the pastoral scene below, highlighting the grazing cattle against the verdant meadow. Shooting from this height allowed me to capture both the intimacy of the valley life and the grand scale of the mountain landscape.
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Very strong sunlight through a break in the cloud cover lights up vivid red berries on a Hawthorn bush at Middle Side, and also on Holwick in the distance.
When design and daylight collide,
a chair becomes more than a seat—
it becomes the artist, and the sun, its ink.
11 Days to wander the northern part of Norway on my own with only my camera and a rental car to keep my company. It was a magnificent road trip that took me to the tip of Lofoten, into the winding fjords of Senja, and through the surrounding fjords. The weather was challenging most days, but also delivered incredible natural light.
John Singer Sargent, né le 12 janvier 1856 à Florence, et mort le 14 avril 1925 à Londres, est un peintre américain qui vécut essentiellement en Europe. Élève de Carolus-Duran, de Léon Bonnat et d'Adolphe Yvon, il étudie à l'École des beaux-arts de Paris.
Portrait de Madame la Vicomtesse de Poilloüe de Saint-Périer (Marie-Jeanne de Kergorlay) (1883)
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John Singer Sargent
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Contexte historique et artistique
Date et lieu de création
Peinte en 1883, alors que Sargent développe à Paris sa réputation de portraitiste mondain capable de séduire l’élite européenne. Il s’inscrit ainsi dans un milieu cosmopolite où Paris est encore la capitale artistique obsédée par les portraits de société.
Le modèle
Marie-Jeanne de Kergorlay, vicomtesse de Poilloüe de Saint-Périer (1850–1897), aristocrate française, est représentée dans son rôle social : femme de haute noblesse, élégante et raffinée.
Commande et réception
Le tableau fut présenté au Cercle de l’Union Artistique à Paris en 1884 club fréquenté par Sargent et par l’époux de la vicomtesse ce qui indique une intention stratégique : Sargent cherchait à se faire connaître auprès d’une clientèle prestigieuse.
Composition et représentation
Le sujet et sa pose
La vicomtesse est représentée en buste de trois quarts, légèrement inclinée, avec un regard qui ne se détourne pas totalement du spectateur. Cette pose est traditionnelle pour les portraits de femmes nobles du XIXᵉ siècle, mais Sargent lui donne une intensité psychologique plus grande qu’un portrait formel classique.
Costume et accessoires
Robe rouge vif : la couleur rouge domine la composition, soulignant la présence de la femme et évoquant la richesse, la passion sociale et la haute couture du temps.
Guirlande de roses claires : reprise du motif floral dans ses cheveux et devant le corsage, ce détail rappelle l’association traditionnelle entre la féminité, la beauté et l’élégance aristocratique.
Cheveux ornés d’une plume : accentuent une certaine noblesse et un raffinement pictural.
Fond et mise en espace
Le fond est indéterminé, assombri par Sargent pour faire ressortir la figure. Ce traitement permet au peintre d’éviter une narration trop descriptive tout en mettant en valeur le contraste entre l’élégance du sujet et la liberté expressive du fond.
Technique picturale
Approche stylistique
Sargent se distingue par une virtuosité technique :
Contrastes forts de couleur entre le costume et le fond, tout en maîtrisant la transition des tons de chair et des matières.
Liberté des coups de pinceau : tandis que le visage et les mains sont traités avec une finesse minutieuse, les tissus et les fleurs sont souvent suggérés par des touches plus larges et plus libres, créant un dynamisme visuel.
Ce mélange de précision et d’expression rappelle certaines influences impressionnistes, tout en restant profondément ancré dans la tradition du portrait aristocratique.
Lectures iconographiques et symboliques
Personnalité et psychologie du modèle
À travers la manière dont Sargent capte la vivacité du regard et la posture légèrement détendue de la vicomtesse, il ne se contente pas d’un portrait d’apparat : il suggère un caractère, une présence singulière derrière l’apparence mondaine.
Rouge, couleur et symbolisme
Le rouge dominant n’est pas seulement décoratif : il est le vecteur d’une présence sociale affirmée, une couleur forte en contexte aristocratique qui capte l’attention sans tomber dans l’excentricité.
Place dans l’œuvre de Sargent
Ce portrait appartient à une période où Sargent, jeune encore, fait ses preuves dans la peinture de portrait mondain. Il combine :
le sens de l’observation psychologique ;
une technique picturale déjà maîtrisée ;
un goût pour les sujets d’élite mais interprétés avec une liberté expressive.
Cette toile peut être regardée comme préfigurant sa maturité, où il alternera des portraits d’aristocrates, de mécènes et de figures populaires avec un même sens de virtuosité.
En résumé
Le Portrait de Madame la Vicomtesse de Saint Périer est une œuvre charnière dans la carrière parisienne de Sargent, illustrant :
une fusion entre portrait mondain classique et audace technique ;
une capacité à capter non seulement l’apparence mais aussi la présence psychologique du modèle ;
l’usage de la couleur, de la pose, et du traitement du fond pour équilibrer tradition et modernité dans le portrait de la fin du XIXᵉ siècle.
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An abandoned roadside garage slowly reclaimed by time. As we drove past on the way back to Sheffield from Cromer, we had to stop to capture it.
As rust stains the old canopy, and weeds creep through cracked concrete, the morning mist hangs over the quiet countryside. Once a place of passing travellers it now sits silent, a small relic of journeys long finished.