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A case of being lucky enough to be in exactly the right place at the right time. Looking into Lunedale from Whistle Crag, a small hole appeared in the ominous-looking cloud cover and created a shaft of strong sunshine exactly onto Grassholme Dam.
A natural cave opening frames the ocean as two birds cross the light above the moving water.
The contrast between shadow and sea creates a quiet moment of passage.
Single bare Yongnuo 560 II speed light bare slightly to camera right on 1/2...an hour before sunset (so still pretty bright out). Shot by Kaunis Hetki photography at House Of Refuge South Florida
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Nafplion (Modern Greek: Ναύπλιο, Nafplio) or Nauplion (Greek: Ναύπλιων, Naupliōn) is a seaport town in the Peloponnese in Greece that has expanded up the hillsides near the north end of the Argolic Gulf. The town was the first capital of modern Greece, from 1829 to 1834. Nafplion is situated on the Argolic Gulf in the northeast Peloponnese. Most of the old town is on a peninsula jutting into the gulf; this peninsula forms a naturally protected bay that is enhanced by the addition of man-made moles. The area surrounding Nafplion has been inhabited since ancient times though little sign of this remains within the town. The town has been a stronghold at several times in history.
I still remember the morning I took this shot. I remember how much I wanted to stay in bed and enjoy lazy morning but as soon as I've seen the fog forming above the sea, I forced myself to go out. I had to find some point of interest and was pleased to find these wooden sticks in the water. Photography can sometimes be really demanding, especially for the morning shoot. Well no sleep tomorrow, already planning to go out at 3.45am for the morning blue hour (or blue 15 minutes here in Middle East)
Camera Model: NIKON D70, Lens’s focal length: 18.00 - 70.00 mm f/3.5 - 4.5, Photo Focal length: 70.00 mm, Aperture: 13, Exposure time: 1/500 s, ISO: 250
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Layers of warm light stretch across alpine ridges as the last sunbeams slide over the horizon.
The natural rock lines lead the eye directly toward the glowing sun, creating a strong sense of depth and direction.
Captured in the French Alps, this moment blends golden light, clean composition, and the silent power of mountain landscapes.
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f/11 - ISO 400 - 1/80
The woman and the sea
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In my town there was fore casted terrible bad weather. So I took my camera and I was waiting for what was coming. Well it wasn't all that bad, but there was some beautiful lightning and I caught one.
Once the second‑largest slate quarry in the world, Dinorwic began operations in 1787 and powered nearly two centuries of Welsh slate production before falling silent in 1969. Its vast terraces, tramways and abandoned buildings now stand as a striking reminder of the industry that shaped Llanberis and the surrounding communities.
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The dramatic light continued for the rest of the day and I was largely focused on scouting out locations rather than doing much photography.
This, I couldn't pass up however. The light was really working it's magic on Grindslow Knoll, I got my foreground exposures taken (I always focus stack) and took a dozen or so shots of the background as the shape of the dappled highlights was in constant motion. I picked this one as my favourite. On another note, it really is that insanely green out on the Peak at the moment!
Some nice light around and some gaps in the cloud for the sun to break through as it dives slowly below the lake Taupo horizon.
This shot is part of my latest timelapse project, my best work to date, check it out here:
Il y a dans la danse classique quelque chose qui dépasse le mouvement. Une ligne, un regard, une main posée presque naturellement… et tout semble devenir plus calme. J’aime ces instants où la technique disparaît derrière l’élégance, où le corps ne cherche plus à impressionner et se contente simplement de trouver sa place dans la lumière.
La grâce, parfois, tient à presque rien.
EN There is something in classical dance that goes beyond movement. A line, a gaze, a hand resting almost naturally… and suddenly, everything feels quieter. I love those moments when technique disappears behind elegance, when the body no longer tries to impress and simply finds its place within the light. Sometimes, grace is found in almost nothing.
Dans l'obscurité, une présence émerge.
Masqué, il devient symbole.
Autour de lui, des silhouettes se rassemblent comme attirées par une force invisible. Leurs mains tendues ne cherchent ni à posséder ni à retenir ; elles semblent invoquer, transmettre, éveiller.
La lumière jaillit du cœur du cercle comme une flamme ancienne.
Est-ce un rite ? Une métamorphose ? Une révélation ?
Peut-être tout cela à la fois.
Les visages disparaissent sous les capuches et les masques, laissant place à quelque chose de plus universel : l'énergie du groupe, la puissance des croyances, la fascination humaine pour les mystères que l'on ne peut expliquer.
Dans cette scène suspendue entre théâtre, danse et imaginaire, chacun devient le reflet d'une part cachée de nous-mêmes.
Car derrière chaque masque se cache une vérité, et dans chaque ombre sommeille une lumière prête à naître.
EN In the darkness, a presence emerges.
Masked, it becomes a symbol.
Around it, figures gather as if drawn by an invisible force. Their outstretched hands do not seek to possess or restrain; they seem to invoke, to transmit, to awaken.
Light rises from the center of the circle like an ancient flame.
Is it a ritual? A transformation? A revelation?
Perhaps all of these at once.
Faces vanish beneath hoods and masks, giving way to something more universal: the energy of the collective, the power of belief, and humanity's enduring fascination with mysteries beyond explanation.
Suspended somewhere between theatre, dance, and imagination, each figure becomes a reflection of a hidden part of ourselves.
For behind every mask lies a truth, and within every shadow sleeps a light waiting to be born.
The evening of August 3rd was something of a dream shoot for me. I have seen many, many photos of golden hour and sunset at Bamford Edge and have yearned to take shots of my own here.
My first composition presented itself before I'd barely summited the path from New Road stile, the light hitting Win Hill with the deep mysterious shadows on the leeward side grabbing my attention as well as the gorgeous texture and shape of the clouds above.
Light like this is usually fleeting, but as I shot my few exposures it became apparent, I had time to finesse the composition allowing me to be more deliberate, I shuffled left and right more times than I care to admit in order to get Lose Hill lined up with the silhouette of Grindslow Knoll above, but absolutely worth doing, if only for myself.
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 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.
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Red sand dunes cover the landscape in the region of Al-Ain, in the eastern region of Abu Dhabi emirate next to the border with Oman.
Al Ain is a fertile oasis city located approximately 160 kilometres east of the Abu Dhabi capital. Its name ("the spring" in Arabic) derives from its originally plentiful supply of fresh water, which makes its way underground across most of the plain lying before the Omani mountains.
PENTAX K20D, f/6.7, 0.004 sec (1/250), ISO 100, 10 mm
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Here is one of those Texas roadside revivals that come straight out of the movies. I happened to get there around sunset, so there was nice dramatic lighting to complement the drama of the environs.
The place was totally empty. I got a little bit creeped out...and I felt like maybe I was being watched. I snapped a few quick shots and then made a hasty egress...
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Its tempting to say something along the lines of this farmer having spectacularly lit panoramic bales. Beware of typing errors.
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A striking editorial portrait bathed in hard directional light, casting dramatic shadows across the subject's face and décolleté. The warm golden tones of her skin and terracotta lace top contrast sharply against the deep black background, while her blue eyes hold the camera with quiet intensity. A Roman numeral tattoo — XXV — marks her collarbone, adding a personal detail to an otherwise timeless composition.
think this one captures her perfectly. Energetic, chatty, with passion in her heart and chaos in her head. She’s the kind of girl who can tell you her entire life story during a 30-minute car ride. Unstoppably charismatic, full of emotion, endless energy, and endless ideas.
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A small and very brief patch of sunshine lights up County Bridge and the castle ruins at Barnard Castle.
Gestern Abend – die letzten Sonnenstrahlen trafen auf mächtige Wolken. Ein stiller Moment, in dem sich Licht, Farbe und Atmosphäre zu einem eindrucksvollen Schauspiel vereinten. Unzählige Variationen wechselten im Minutentakt und verliehen der blauen Stunde eine ganz besondere Magie.
Last night – the final rays of sunlight struck clouds. A quiet moment where light, color, and atmosphere merged into a breathtaking spectacle. Countless variations shifted by the minute, lending the blue hour a unique and magical touch.
Mug shot...It's mug shot day! Time to show off one of your favorite mugs. For me I just like this simple mug to photograph.
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The remote, bleak and beautiful farming community of Harwood, at the head of Teesdale and high in the North Pennines AONB.