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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.
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A fierce confrontation on a cold winter’s night under harsh stadium lights. One player holds his ground, eyes set, as his opponent charges — determination meeting impact in a frozen moment of youth rugby. The black-and-white tones strip away distraction, leaving only form, force, and focus.
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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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Stepping inside Hagia Sophia feels like standing at the crossroads of empires, faiths, and centuries of history. Beneath its monumental dome, golden light dances across ancient mosaics and calligraphy, blending Byzantine grandeur with Ottoman elegance.
A place where architecture becomes emotion, and time seems to pause in reverence. ✨
📍 Hagia Sophia – Istanbul, Türkiye
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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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Dramatic conditions with strong sunshine on part of Harwood in the foreground, Cronkley Scar and Widdybank Fell partially lit and Murton Fell rising in the background
A golden winter sun pierces through the dense morning fog in Dyrmyrgata, Kongsberg. Bare trees stand like dark silhouettes against a glowing canvas, creating a serene interplay of light and shadow. This quiet street scene captures the essence of Nordic winter—where urban life meets nature’s ethereal beauty.
Fun Fact
Kongsberg is historically famous for its silver mines, which began operating in 1623. Today, the city is a hub for advanced technology and defense industries, home to Kongsberg Gruppen—one of Norway’s leading tech companies.
Speleology guide confronts teen girl, after facing her limits during a cave exploration.
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A quiet flame unfolds in petals—
gold at its heart, kissed by crimson edges,
like dusk holding onto the last breath of day.
Suspended in darkness, the rose does not fade—
it glows, softly defiant,
a whisper of warmth in a world gone still.
I'm pleased this one came out, the rain was pouring so it was one of those whip the camera out of the bag and straight back in shots to stop it getting soaked. The road was glistening in the light which doesn't really show, but hey, who cares?
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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.
"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....
A dramatic coastal scene at sunset, where a heavy bank of dark storm clouds looms over the horizon, pierced by a brilliant golden glow from the setting sun. The turbulent ocean below churns with white-capped waves, while the foreground is a deep silhouette of dunes and a simple rope fence, creating a powerful contrast between the dark land and the luminous sky.
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.
In the quiet glow of the night, every shadow tells a different story. A moment of stillness against a canvas of light, color, and contrast—where emotion speaks louder than words.
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Il y a des flammes qui éclairent une pièce, et d'autres qui révèlent un silence. Cette allumette ne promet ni incendie ni rédemption. Elle suspend simplement le temps, quelques secondes avant que la lumière ne s'éteigne. Le mystère ne réside pas dans ce qu'elle tient entre ses doigts, mais dans ce que son regard refuse de raconter.
EN Some flames illuminate a room; others reveal a silence. This match promises neither fire nor redemption. It simply suspends time for a few seconds before the light disappears. The mystery lies not in what she holds between her fingers, but in what her gaze refuses to reveal.
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Very strong foreground sunshine on a country road with a hefty squall approaching. Near Wycliffe, Teesdale
There’s power in what’s hidden. In this moment, we’re not invited to see the face, but to feel the presence. The posture isn’t just concealment—it’s protection, tension, defiance, or maybe even peace. The interwoven fingers form a barrier, but not a wall. It’s a quiet stand in a noisy world. What makes it compelling isn’t what we’re allowed to see, but what we’re made to wonder. This is vulnerability in full display, not through expression, but through the act of withholding it.
Sunset ~ grackle ~ South Florida U.S.A.
Baca Raton, Florida ~ Florida Everglades
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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.
barcelona. late morning. the winter sun is hard. it cuts the pavement like a knife. two men sit at a table. they talk. they laugh. for a moment, the world consists only of this conversation. a pigeon walks across the stone. it steps into the light. it lingers there. soon the shadow will swallow it again. life takes place in the bright spots. the rest is darkness.
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Strong sunshine - and the hole in the cloud cover which created it - lights up the conservation village of Barningham, County Durham.
Just over a week ago from almost exactly the same viewpoint:
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Des regards peuvent en dire long, même quand on ne sait pas très bien quoi en penser. Celui d’Emeline me plaît pour ça. Un peu de douceur, une part d’ombre, et quelque chose qui reste à deviner. Pour le reste, je préfère ne pas poser de mots car certaines choses perdent un peu de leur intérêt quand on les explique trop...
EN Looks can say a lot, even when you don't really know what to think. I like Emeline's for that. A little sweetness, a part of shadow, and something that remains to be guessed. For the rest, I prefer not to ask words because some things lose a little of their interest when you explain them too much...
Time to get the horses into the barn on a ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska. The storm was approaching from the north and it meant business. The guys were out putting up hay when they saw it coming and started getting the horses under shelter in a hurry. I'll always remember the afternoon, the great light that gave way to a morbid green as the storm overtook us, the postures of the cowboys, and the smell of the approaching rain. Don't always get these moments in life.
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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.
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.
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.
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 Day over the Florida Everglades
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Dramatic winter sunshine and a dark stormy sky in this view into Lunedale, taken looking over the lower part of Teesdale from Folly Top
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An older sister is a friend and defender - a listener, conspirator, a counselor and a sharer of delights. And sorrows too.
Models: My daughters.
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The farmer concerned assures me there is no pot of gold at the end, and furthermore anybody found digging for one on his farm will be shot on sight :-)
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Sunshine, shadows and vivid autumn colours in this view across Swaledale to Gunnerside, taken from Spring End.