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Such an exiting session today at Plymouth College of Art - PCA during my third photography course session with Gentleman Jamie House. We've learned how to use off camera flash using some really clever and versatile portable studio lighting. Here's the result.
A striking woman with long, flowing brown hair stands as if caught mid‑motion, each strand fanning outward in stylized waves. Her deep V‑neck black attire gleams under soft light, framing her with both allure and strength. The neutral, textured backdrop draws the eye to her commanding presence, while the dramatic hair and glossy fabric create a portrait that feels both modern and timeless — a fusion of fashion, power, and artistry.
"She Stands Where the Air Remembers"
The air does not pass her by —
it bends,
curling into her hair like a lover’s hand,
lifting each strand into a crown of motion.
Her dress is night poured into shape,
black as the pause before a confession,
its sheen catching the light
like a secret she allows you to almost hear.
The backdrop is nothing,
and so it becomes everything —
a canvas for the gravity she carries,
for the way her presence
turns stillness into a kind of wind.
She does not pose.
She occupies.
Her gaze is not an invitation,
but a recognition —
as if she has seen you before,
in another life,
and remembers exactly who you were.
In this frame,
she is not a subject to be captured.
She is the force that holds the image together,
the reason the air moves,
the reason the light stays.
Prestigieuse civilisation du Nubie, héritière culturelle des fameux pharaons noirs de la XXVème dynastie d'Égypte, Méroé prospéra du IIIéme siècle avant J.C.au IVème siècle de notre ère. L'économie de Méroe était basée sur une riche agriculture et sur l'industrie du fer mais surtout sur le commerce caravanier entre Afrique Noire et monde méditerranéen et le commerce des esclaves. Les pyramides de Meroe, beaucoup plus pentues que celles de l'Egypte dont elles perpétuent le modèle, leur sont aussi très postérieures dans le temps
Organization: Tim Engle
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer.
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A landscape view of the view of Leather Tor from Sharpitor. Much that I like the orientation of this one, the sun wasn't lighting up Leather Tor when I took it, which is a little frustrating. Wait as I might it never came back either. I know that this is a pretty standard view from here but I like it.
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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. Additionally, this shaft of direct sunlight hit Widdybank Fell in the far distance for just a few seconds. High Force Hotel in front of the conifer plantation left, East Friars farm centre. Taken from Stable Edge above Newbiggin.
This began as a simple self-portrait experiment and turned into a study of restraint.
One light. No fill. Letting the shadows do most of the talking.
I’ve always admired how the old masters—especially Rembrandt—used darkness not as absence, but as presence. The light doesn’t explain everything here, and that’s intentional. Age, texture, and time are allowed to show without correction.
This image also marks my first submission of 2026 to 52Frames, a project that traditionally begins the year with a selfie—an invitation to look inward before pointing the camera outward again.
Shot digitally, but with a deliberate nod to classical portraiture, where mood mattered more than sharpness, and silence carried weight.
Haha! This photo shoot was interesting cause Chris is just a good friend of mine and he was getting some portfolio photographs taken by me when I asked him to help me with an assignment. It didn't come out exactly as I had planned but it worked out well.
So, yes folks that is me and yes my hair is lighter now and only getting lighter. :)
I got the idea from a photographer off deviant art, I'll have to find the link again and credit them. :)
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer. Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com
Organization: Creative Light Photography
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
EF85mm f/1.2L USM
ƒ/10.0 85.0 mm 1/160 100
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Dramatic lighting created by very strong winter sunshine against a dark sky background sets off the County Bridge and Castle Ruins.
Obscura - The Art of the Tease: A study in tension and transparency, using sharp rim lighting to carve a cool, sapphire silhouette out of the void. It’s a masterclass in the power of suggestion because some things are far more interesting when left to the imagination.
Powerful figure in dramatic outfit against rich rose background exuding confidence and allure in evening setting
A strong and striking individual poses gracefully in a sleek black outfit featuring a high slit. The vibrant red roses surround her, enhancing the evening atmosphere.
"Queen of the Roses"
Beneath the hush of an indigo sky,
she stands—
a silhouette carved in midnight silk,
the high slit of her gown
a whisper of movement,
a promise of power.
Around her, roses burn in crimson bloom,
petals like velvet embers
against the cool breath of evening.
Their perfume mingles with the air,
a quiet crown of nature’s making.
Dramatic light spills across her form,
catching the curve of her shoulder,
the poised tilt of her chin—
a portrait of confidence
painted in shadow and flame.
Her gaze holds the night still,
commanding without a word,
each line of her body
a verse in the language of allure.
She is elegance in motion,
feminine energy sharpened to a blade,
a showstopper draped in black,
framed by roses that bow
to her presence.
In this garden of vivid contrasts—
red against black,
soft against strong—
she is both muse and monarch,
the evening’s most
captivating secret.
Sunset Afterglow ~ Palm Beach County
Summer 2015 ~ Boca Raton, Florida U.S.A.
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The sabal palmetto (also known as cabbage palm)
is the state tree of both South Carolina and Florida
January 14, 2011
Lately I've really been getting into Asian culture...I found some yoga for beginners on youtube that I tried last night and I swear I could have fallen asleep on the floor with that Indian man's soothing voice haha it felt good though...lately I've been feeling not so good about my body and my life and so I wanna change it all...I'm also terrified. But I put a list up on my wall of my goals:
-yoga every day for at least a half hour
-work out on Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday
-Eat smaller portions & more variety
-Floss daily
-Do readings/HW
-Keep room organized and clean
-Finish my 365
-Make money
-Find a way to CA
Well, today's pic is inspired by this one.
Today's meme is in the comments.
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest.
Edit: omg I was so depressed cause the views on this picture plummeted then today I realized I had set it on private :O sorry about that guys
Model: Kathrine
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Bir Ali is located on the spectacular coast road and it is surrounded by white sand dunes, green rocky mountains and black lava deposits. You can spend your afternoon swimming or relaxing on a white sand beach or spend overnight in beach huts. The surrounding coast is a mixture of volcanic landscape and occasional patches of sand dunes.
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL, f/4.5, 1.3 sec (13/10), ISO 200, 18 mm
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Created for my grand daughter. The boy on the flying eagle is her twin brother and I photographed the foreground eagle from the Seneca Park Zoo. The other images portrayed in this image are from Istock.com, adobestock.com and pixelsquid.com. Twelve images total make up this image.
This is one of the individual flowers that were on the plant I brought home yesterday. I also created a black and white version of this image using Nik Software's Siver Efex Pro 2, and you can see that below in the comments.
Lighting stuff: I wanted dramatic, rather than even lighting, so I used my lights accordingly. The main light was a YN560-II in a 24 inch softbox at camera right, and I used a YN560-III hand held in a Rogue grid to light up the orange "bit" (a technical botanical term) growing from the center of the plant. Both strobes, in manual mode, were triggered by a Yongnuo RF-603N.
Other Calla Lily pictures are in my Calla Lilly set. 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
A striking low-key portrait featuring a confident subject illuminated by dramatic directional lighting against a deep black background. Dressed in a bold red halter dress, the scene uses strong contrast and shadow to create an atmospheric, cinematic mood. The lighting sculpts the face and form, emphasizing expression, texture, and elegance while allowing mystery to remain in the darker portions of the frame. The rich red tones stand out powerfully against the darkness, creating a visual balance between strength and sophistication. This portrait explores the interplay of light and shadow in studio photography, capturing a timeless and dramatic aesthetic.
There is something so playful and free about Morgan on two wheels. Her red hair seemed to ignite the frame against the cool blue sky.
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer. Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com
Organization: Creative Light Photography
the floor becomes a canvas, washed in a strange twilight between departure and arrival. a lone silhouette drags its luggage through purple light, frozen mid-stride like a memory caught between yesterday and somewhere else. the body is absent, but the shape tells the story—movement, weight, solitude. this is the stillness of travel, the echo of steps never heard, the shape of someone who has already gone.
Summer Sunset ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
South Florida ~ Palm Beach County, Florida
(four more photos from this night in the comments)
Ef 85mm @ f/1.2
strobist info:
1 soft box on boom directly above subject, multiple fires
1 bare flash directly behind subject
1 bare flash from camera right
Yongnuo YN560TX transmitter
YN603CII used for remote shutter release
We have quite a few Iris in our garden, and most of them now are either blooming or getting ready to bloom. There are many varieties with different combinations of color. Every morning I go outside and look for new bloomers to exploit.
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The briefest of bright intervals highlights the wall leading to a tree on the horizon as a fierce squall blows in. Vertical pano, 2 hand held shots, not easy in that wind even with the wall to rest on!
Sometimes, when composing a shot, it's a case of "it's behind you!". While up at Sharpitor, composing a shot looking towards Leather Tor and Burrator reservoir, I looked behind me and saw this view looking Northwest over the moor.
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer. Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com
The Hearth and the Horizon: Everyday Life in 9th Century Scandinavia
This cinematic collection offers an intimate glimpse into the daily existence of Norse communities during the 9th century. Moving beyond the legends of warriors, these images explore the quiet strength and rich culture of a people deeply connected to their land and sea.
The series captures the intricate details of Viking life: from the skilled hands of an artisan carving ancient patterns into wood and the rhythmic labor of shearing wool, to the warmth of communal feasts shared under the soft glow of candlelight. We witness the innocence of childhood as children play with runes in the earth or learn the art of the bow in birch forests. The collection also highlights the vital relationship with the sea, showcasing bustling harbors filled with longships and fresh catches, alongside the serene beauty of gathering herbs by the fjords. Each frame is a tribute to the craftsmanship, resilience, and domestic harmony of the Viking Age.
Contemplation ;0)
canon rebel xt / sigma 150 / full setting / bright sunlight dark shadows / meadow wetland backyard insect nature / uncropped / richmond virginia / lighting is natural not added..... love when that happens.
Organization: Tim Engle
Photography and Editing: Dirk Dreyer.
Hi-Res pictures and prints available at galleries.dreyerpictures.com