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ELABORATE RITUAL DISPLAYS,, being performed in early springtime at Stodmarsh N.R in Kent. This Grebe is so elegant and graceful, love its long slender neck and dagger-like bill, It was pure joy seeing these, and made my trip worthwhile.
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The Grote Markt ("Great Market Square") of Antwerp is a town square situated in the heart of the old city quarter. It is filled with an extravagant city hall, numerous elaborate 16th century guildhalls, many restaurants and cafés. Lying within walking distance of the Scheldt river, it hosts a Christmas market and ice rink in winter.
The City Hall (Dutch: Stadhuis of Antwerp), stands on the western side of Antwerp's Grote Markt ("Great Market Square").
Erected between 1561 and 1565 after designs made by Cornelis Floris de Vriendt and several other architects and artists, this Renaissance building incorporates both Flemish and Italian influences. The Stadhuis is listed as one of the Belfries of Belgium and France, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Elaborate architectural details of a typical Parisian building on Place Vendome, yes. But the interesting part of this shot is the mystery figure, half-hidden in the shadows, suspiciously watching the photographer. Clearly, security is top notch here.
of common columbines / Gewöhnliche Akelei (Aquilegia vulgaris)
in our garden - Frankfurt-Nordend
for a HBW!
"I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree." -- excerpt from Trees by Joyce Kilmer
An elaborately branched tree in Kyoto, Japan
With their elaborate headdresses, the crowned pigeons are probably the most beautiful pigeons. They look majestic and impressive - but can also be different as we see in this photo. Deep down inside, they're looking just as sweet as sugar!
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Medium sized gray-brown owl with white underparts heavily streaked brown. Favors edge habitats and often roosts near creeks in woodlands. Feeds on small to medium sized mammals. Known for its diagnostic ‘woof-woof’ call which sounds like a dog barking. (eBird)
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Our guide had an elaborate plan to find this owl that involved listening all night for its call, then triangulating on the call and bushwacking early the next morning to find it. While unloading the bus behind our cabins, someone happened to look up and say "oh - there's an owl". So much for that plan. He was there the next morning with wide open yellow eyes, but it was much too dark to get any kind of photo.
Jabiru, Northern Territory, Australia. October 2022.
Eagle-Eye Tours - Tropical Australia.
Great Crested Grebe - Podiceps Cristatus
The great crested grebe has an elaborate mating display. Like all grebes, it nests on the water's edge, since its legs are set relatively far back and it is thus unable to walk very well. Usually two eggs are laid, and the fluffy, striped young grebes are often carried on the adult's back. In a clutch of two or more hatchlings, male and female grebes will each identify their 'favourites', which they alone will care for and teach
Unusually, young grebes are capable of swimming and diving almost at hatching. The adults teach these skills to their young by carrying them on their back and diving, leaving the chicks to float on the surface; they then re-emerge a few feet away so that the chicks may swim back onto them.
The great crested grebe feeds mainly on fish, but also small crustaceans, insects small frogs and newts.
This species was hunted almost to extinction in the United Kingdom in the 19th century for its head plumes, which were used to decorate hats and ladies' undergarments. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds was set up to help protect this species, which is again a common sight.
The great crested grebe and its behaviour was the subject of one of the landmark publications in avian ethology: Julian Huxley's 1914 paper on The Courtship‐habits of the Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus).
Population:
UK breeding:
4,600 pairs
UK wintering:
19,000 individuals
Elaborate stone masonry is a characteristic of the landscape in Hinohara and Okutama municipalities. It is needed to build houses, Shinto(u) shrines, play ground for children, car parking space etc. as the flat land is scarce.
This photo was taken at a settlement on the riverside of the Akigawa, a tributary of the Tamagawa.
The great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is a member of the grebe family of water birds noted for its elaborate mating display.
The elaborate ornate gateway entrance to the small wooden platform. Providing the space to sunbathe and swim from the lakeside of Lake Garda The owner clearly out to make an impression and keep the casual visitor away.
Elaborating on an early creation of mine
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The accessories were made from many cypraeas and should have taken long time to assemble all of them. At Taum Island, Papua New Guinea.
view of the western part (from the outer garden) of the Walewscy Palace in Walewice
Classicist building designed by Hilary Szpilowski or Stanislaw Zawadzki, built in 1773-1783 by Anastazy Walewski (chamberlain to King Stanislaw August Poniatowski); located on the Mroga River.
The palace is counted among the most interesting examples of classicist country seats in Poland, built at the end of the 18th century. The front faces east. It consists of a one-story rectangular main body and one-story side pavilions, also built on a rectangular plan, connected with the main body by communication galleries broken at right angles. The premise is based on the Palladian style, very popular in Poland in the second half of the 18th and first 19th centuries. From the front, the palace has a massive, four-column Ionic battered portico topped with a triangular pediment (tympanum) with the coat of arms of Pomian, the later owner Stanislaw Grabiński. From the garden there are two prominent extreme (side) risalits. Inside the palace, large representative halls with decorative brick fireplaces and elaborate furnishings were created, as well as spacious palace rooms. In one of the pavilions original painted wallpaper from the 19th century with mythological motifs has been preserved.
On May 4, 1810, the son of Napoleon Bonaparte and Maria Walewska, Alexander Colonna-Walewski, later French ambassador to Great Britain and foreign minister to Napoleon III, was born there. He also became heir to the estate, which he sold to Maria Walewska's brother, Teodor Łączyński, in 1831.
Much of the palace's charm is added by the perfect composition of the building with an extensive landscape park designed by Walerian Kronenberg. Original late Baroque and classicist sandstone sculptures depicting Mars, Venus, and Diana have been preserved there, as well as two hermits and an armed man in ancient costume.
In the mid-19th century, the palace and its estate passed into the hands of the Grabiński family of the Pomian coat of arms. The Grabinskis modernized and rebuilt the palace at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, established a stud farm for half-breed horses (Anglo-Arabians), developed the breeding of cockerel sheep (the only one in the country), a huge fish farm (on more than 100 hectares of ponds), a factory of potato flour and starch. The last owners of Walewice were papal chamberlain Stanislaw Bohdan Grabiński and his wife Jadwiga, née hr. Potocki, and after his death in 1930 their minor children Stanislaw Wojciech, Maria, Wladyslaw, Róża and Jan Grabiński. The palace still contains some of the furnishings and furniture from the last owners.
During World War II, on the night of September 9-10, 1939, the 17th Regiment of Wielkopolska Uhlans from Gniezno of the Wielkopolska Cavalry Brigade fought battles for the Palace and the village of Walewice during the Battle of the Bzura River.
Elaborate frost shines in the first light of the morning, with delicate branches and elaborate platelets, especially in the lower right. I find photographing frost difficult, as it often has an overwhelming amount of intricate detail. In the right light with some magnification it begins to be manageable, as long as you don't bump into or breathe on your subject.
Elaborately carved Zanzibar doors manifest the cultural roots of the Swahili coast in Eastern Africa. The clash of Swahili, Arab, and Indian traditions is most notable in the design of Zanzibar doors. These giant teak masterpieces tell stories of the residents’ social status, religion, and profession.
This is the end
Beautiful friend
This is the end
My only friend, the end
Of our elaborate plans, the end
Of everything that stands, the end
No safety or surprise, the end
I'll never look into your eyes again
Can you picture what will be
So limitless and free
Desperately in need of some stranger's hand
In a desperate land
This is the end
Beautiful friend
This is the end
My only friend, the end
It hurts to set you free
But you'll never follow me
The end of laughter and soft lies
The end of nights we tried to die
This is the end
This is the end
Sometimes it just sticks its tongue out at you.
One from the Archives
Spotted this little visitor on my deck one afternoon in April, 2018. Looks as though he wasn’t pleased with having a camera pointed in his face ;-)
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Allen’s Hummingbird:
In early spring, a narrow strip of scrub and chaparral along the Pacific Coast starts buzzing with the sights and sounds of the coppery and green Allen's Hummingbird.
Males flash their brilliant reddish orange throat and put on an elaborate show for the females, swinging in pendulous arcs before climbing high into the sky and diving back down with a sharp squeal made by their tails.
These early migrants mostly spend the winter in Mexico, but some stay in southern California year-round.
Allen's Hummingbirds breed in a narrow strip of habitat along coastal Oregon and California.
Male and female Allen's Hummingbirds use different habitats during the breeding season. The male sets up a territory overseeing open areas of coastal scrub or chaparral, where he perches conspicuously on exposed branches. The female visits these areas, but after mating she heads into thickets or forests to build a nest and raise the young.
The Allen's Hummingbird is a remarkably early migrant compared with most North American birds. Northbound birds may depart their wintering grounds as early as December, arriving on their breeding grounds as early as January when winter rains produce an abundance of flowers.
Like other birds, Allen's Hummingbirds use their feet to help control their body temperature. When it's cold outside they tuck their feet up against their bellies while flying, but when temperatures soar, they let their feet dangle to cool down.
The oldest recorded Allen's Hummingbird was at least 5 years old when she was captured and re-released in California during banding operations in 2009. She was banded in the same state in 2004.
(Nikon D500, 300/2.8, 1/1000 @ f/3.5, ISO 400, edited to taste)
These elaborate eroded pockets in the Navajo Sandstone wall of the San Rafael River canyon are called tafoni. Their origin is debated among geomorphologists. Possible explanations include the leaching of minerals that cement some parts of the rock making it more resistant to erosion, variation in the velocity of wind currents blowing across the rock, or differential patterns of rock breakdown (weathering) due to temperature variations. This is yet another clear failing of science, despite squandering tens of dollars of taxpayer money on research to study geomorphological processes.
Using intuition and creative thinking as guides, I have an alternate explanation which works just as well as “science” to explain these formations. I believe that tafoni are constructed by a species of small humanoid creatures, who etched these pockets into the stone as places to escape the elements. They were contemporaries of the ancient Greeks, and were impressed with the architecture and stonework at Petra, thus producing aesthetically appealing arches such as the ones shown here. Although no remnants of these microhumans remain (they were probably consumed by packrats around 2000 years ago), their excavations (tafoni) can be found throughout the world, a testament to their diligence and perseverance.
The siq opens up onto Petra’s most magnificent façade; the Treasury, or Al Khazna. It is almost 40 meters high and intricately decorated with Corinthian capitals, friezes, figures and more. The Treasury is crowned by a funerary urn, which according to local legend conceals a pharaoh’s treasure. Although the original function is still a mystery, The Treasury was probably constructed in the 1st century BC, However, in reality the urn represented a memorial for royalty. The Treasury consists of two floors with a width of 25.30 meters and a height of 39.1 meters.
The purpose of the Treasury is unclear: some archaeologists believed it to be a temple, while others thought it was a place to store documents. However, the most recent excavation here has unearthed a graveyard beneath the Treasury.
The Treasury comprises three chambers, a middle chamber with one on either side, the elaborately carved facade represents the nabataean engineering genius
Al Khazneh ("The Treasury") is one of the most elaborate temples in the ancient Jordanian city of Petra. As with most of the other buildings in this ancient town, including the Monastery (Arabic: Ad Deir), this structure was carved out of a sandstone rock face. It has classical Greek-influenced architecture, and it is a popular tourist attraction. Al Khazneh was originally built as a mausoleum and crypt at the beginning of the 1st Century AD during the reign of Aretas IV Philopatris.[1] Its Arabic name Treasury derives from one legend that bandits or pirates hid their loot in a stone urn high on the second level. Significant damage from bullets can be seen on the urn. Local lore attributes this to Bedouins, who are said to have shot at the urn in hopes of breaking it open and spilling out the "treasure"—but the decorative urn is in fact solid sandstone). Another is that it functioned as a treasury of the Egyptian Pharaoh at the time of Moses (Khaznet Far'oun).[2]
Many of the building's architectural details have eroded away during the two thousand years since it was carved and sculpted from the cliff. The sculptures are thought to be those of various mythological figures associated with the afterlife.[3] On top are figures of four eagles that would carry away the souls. The figures on the upper level are dancing Amazons with double-axes. The entrance is flanked by statues of the twins Castor and Pollux who lived partly on Olympus and partly in the underworld.
Minimalism has a certain appeal. Not least because it avoids the need to rummage about in the attic for stuff to shove in the frame.
The elaborate auditorium of the theatre is designed according to the atmospheric style which was popular in movie houses built in the 1920s. This style simulates an outdoor theater-going experience. The Coronado's auditorium walls are decorated with the facades of gilded Spanish and Italian-style buildings, and the ceiling looks like a deep blue sky filled with twinkling stars and floating clouds. The auditorium is full of gilded detail.
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The Magpie is a highly intelligent member of the corvid family (which includes crows and ravens) known for its striking black-and-white plumage and complex social behavior. While often unfairly branded as a "thief" or a bad omen in European folklore, it is revered as a symbol of good luck and prosperity in many East Asian cultures.
High Intelligence & Behavior
Self-Awareness:
The Eurasian magpie is one of the few non-mammal species to pass the mirror test, proving it can recognize its own reflection.
Problem Solving:
They are known to use tools, play games, and work in teams to fend off predators or hunt.
Social Memory:
Magpies can recognize individual human faces and may remember people who have been either kind or threatening in the past.
Grief:
They have been observed performing elaborate social rituals that resemble funerals when a member of their group dies.
Appearance & Identification
Iridescent Feathers:
While they look black and white from a distance, their black feathers actually have a blue, green, and purple iridescent sheen visible in sunlight.
Long Tail:
The tail makes up more than half of the bird's total length (approx. 45 cm total) and is used for balance and communication.
Vocalisations:
Their most common sound is a harsh, rapid "chacker-chacker" chatter, though they are also capable mimics of other sounds and even human speech.
Habitat & Diet
Adaptability:
They are found across Europe, Asia, and North America, thriving in suburban gardens, parks, and farmland.
Diet:
As omnivores, they eat a varied diet including insects, seeds, fruit, carrion, and occasionally the eggs or chicks of other birds.
Nesting:
They build large, domed nests of twigs and mud, usually high in trees or thorny bushes for protection.
This palace, which means ‘Stone House’, contains Khiva’s most sumptuous interior decoration, dense with blue ceramic tiles, carved wooden pillars and elaborate ghanch. Built by Allakuli Khan between 1832 and 1841 as a more splendid alternative to the Kuhna Ark, it’s said to have more than 150 rooms off nine courtyards, with high ceilings designed to catch the slightest desert breeze. Allakuli was a man in a hurry – the Tosh-Hovli’s first architect was executed for failing to complete the job in two years.
Strange lights at the Berrys Bay Lookout Reserve.
Larkin Street, Waverton, in Sydney.
Photographed on Tuesday evening, 5th March, 2024.
On the occasion of an elaborate and unusual dusk photoshoot for a company that sells household lamps.
And here's Todd Rundgren from all the way back in 1972 with his track 'I Saw The Light' from his double album 'Something/Anything?'
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My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV with the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L lens.
Processed in Adobe Lightroom and PhotoPad Pro by NCH software.
Australasian Gannets performing their elaborate greeting ritual at the nest, stretching their head and neck skywards and gently tapping bills together.
Point Danger, Victoria
" The graceful Great Crested Grebe is a familiar sight on our lakes and reservoirs, and is well-known for its elaborate courtship dance, during which it rises vertically out of the water and shakes its head..."
"Grebes are diving waterbirds, feeding on small fish and aquatic invertebrates...A little bit larger than a Coot, Great Crested Grebes nest on floating platforms made up of waterweed...They can be found on lakes and reservoirs everywhere..."
"The largest and most often seen grebe, the Great Crested Grebe has an impressive plume on its head and orange ruff around its neck during the breeding season...It has white cheeks, a dark cap, a white neck and a dark body..."
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I met a professor who used elaborate gear to take gigapixel composites of flat concrete surfaces, with texture but without perspective. Intentional wordplay on “concrete” and “abstract”. A how-to book from a local library said the essential challenge in abstraction was division of the plane. This guy I just googled,
thevirtualinstructor.com/blog/abstract-non-objective-art
distinguishes Representational (realistic), Abstract (distorting reality), and Non-Objective (devoid of reality). Maybe Hilla Rebay would agree.
Oxalis triangularis, ten-image focus stack, cropped 16:9.
26 Oct 2021; 11:15 CDT; Velvia +
western spinebill (Acanthorhynchus superciliosus), male
The spinebill feeds on the nectar of tube-like flowers. Yellow pollens can be seen on the base of its bill. It intermittently sticks out its tongue as if it has to practise its art of gathering nectar.
The beautifully situated Seekirchl Chapel – surrounded by mountains and stunning scenery – is probably the most famous landmark of Seefeld in the Tyrol, Austria.
Under the regency of Archduke Leopold V, construction began in 1629, but the elaborate building was not completed until 1666 – 37 years later.
Originally, the baroque Seekirchl stood in the middle of a lake artificially created by Duke Sigismund in the 15th century, which, was drained about 300 years later in 1808.
Particularly noteworthy is the octagonal ground plan of the central building, which is rare in Tyrol, with its column-free dome and enclosed bell tower. The picturesque church is probably the most popular postcard and photo motif in the region.
Her work consists of metal boats and an elaborate web of red yarn. Shiota uses boats as a metaphor for the journey between the certainty and uncertainty of existence.
The tangled threads reflect her mental state and human relationships.
Haar werk bestaat uit metalen boten en een uitgebreid web van rode wol. Shiota gebruikt boten als een metafoor voor de reis tussen zekerheid en onzekerheid van het bestaan.
De verstrengelde draden weerspiegelen haar mentale toestand en menselijke relaties.
Ihr Werk besteht aus Metallbooten und einem kunstvollen Netz aus rotem Garn. Shiota verwendet Boote als Metapher für die Reise zwischen Gewissheit und Ungewissheit des Daseins. Die verschlungenen Fäden spiegeln ihren Seelenzustand und ihre zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen wider.
La sua opera è composta da barche di metallo e da un'elaborata rete di filo rosso. Shiota usa le barche come metafora del viaggio tra la certezza e l'incertezza dell'esistenza.
I fili aggrovigliati riflettono il suo stato mentale e le relazioni umane.
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Some species of damselfly have elaborate courtship behaviours. Many species are sexually dimorphic, the males often being more brightly coloured than the females. Like dragonflies, they reproduce using indirect insemination and delayed fertilisation. A mating pair form a shape known as a "heart" or "wheel", the male clasping the female at the back of the head, the female curling her abdomen down to pick up sperm from secondary genitalia at the base of the male's abdomen. The pair often remain together with the male still clasping the female while she lays eggs within the tissue of plants in or near water using a robust ovipositor.
Mandarin Duck:-
We have not confirmed his ring number this visit, but it is more than likely it is the same returning duck as in previous years.
His full ring number is 4274391 and he was ringed as an adult male on the 9th of April 2015 at Bestumkilen, near Akershus, Oslo in Norway!
(courtesy of the Grampian ringing Group)
The male has the most elaborate and ornate plumage with distinctive long orange feathers on the side of the face, orange 'sails' on the back, and pale orange flanks. The female is dull by comparison with a grey head and white stripe behind the eye, brown back and mottled flanks. They were introduced to the UK from China and have become established following escapes from captivity.
Courtesy: RSPB
No Foundation!
Hawa Mahal is the tallest building in the world without a foundation. The five-storey building managed to maintain upright because of it is curved. Just another masterpiece of Rajput and Mughal architecture.
Durga Puja pandal architecture is a vibrant and dynamic art form, deeply rooted in Bengali tradition but continuously evolving with contemporary trends. The pandal serves as the temporary abode for the goddess Durga during the annual festival and is often an elaborate and creative expression of architectural ingenuity.
Materials Used
Bamboo: The traditional material used for the structure of the pandal, which is highly flexible and abundant.
Cloth and Paper: These are used for decorations, draping, and wall coverings. They are often painted or printed with intricate designs.
Plaster of Paris and Clay: Used for creating idols and sculptures.
Fiberglass and Metal: These are often used in modern pandals for creating stronger, more durable structures.
1. Traditional Designs
Bengali Folk Art: Traditional pandals often draw from rural Bengal’s heritage, incorporating local materials like bamboo, jute, and clay. These pandals typically feature motifs inspired by nature, mythology, and folk art.
Sholar Kaaj: This is a technique involving intricate designs made from shola (a type of plant) and is used to create ornaments, canopies, and decorations within the pandal.
Terracotta and Wooden Crafts: Terracotta sculptures, wooden carvings, and images of mythological figures are common in older pandals.
2. Modern Interpretations
Innovative Materials: Modern pandals often use contemporary materials like fiberglass, metal, and plastic alongside traditional materials. For instance, large fiberglass idols of Durga are increasingly used, along with innovative lighting, mirrors, and glasswork.
Thematic Pandals: Many pandals these days are built around a specific theme. The themes can range from environmental issues (like conservation of rivers or wildlife) to technological advancements, historical events, or even popular culture. The architecture of the pandal is designed to reflect this theme, often incorporating multimedia elements.
Eco-friendly Designs: In recent years, there has been a push for sustainable and eco-friendly pandals. These are often constructed using biodegradable materials such as bamboo, paper, and cloth, with designs that minimize environmental impact.
3. Architectural Features
Structural Form: Traditionally, pandals were dome-shaped or cylindrical, but now they can take on all sorts of avant-garde shapes, from temples to spaceships to replicas of famous monuments like the Eiffel Tower or the Taj Mahal.
Facade and Entrances: The entrance of the pandal is often grand and acts as a focal point of the design. It may incorporate arches, columns, and ornate carvings, often reflecting the temple architecture of India.
Ceilings and Roofs: The roofs of pandals are a key area for artistic expression, ranging from elaborate canopies made of flowers to highly stylized, often abstract, designs using light and color.
Lighting: Pandals are spectacularly lit, with millions of light bulbs strung up in intricate patterns. The lighting not only enhances the aesthetics but also creates a divine ambiance, especially at night.
Interior Layout: The interior of the pandal is designed to accommodate the idol of Durga, with a focus on creating a spiritual environment. The idol is often placed on a raised platform, surrounded by artistic depictions of various deities, animals, and scenes from mythology.
4. Regional Variations
Kolkata Pandals: In Kolkata, Durga Puja pandals are known for their immense creativity and often become larger-than-life structures. Famous areas like Kumartuli, Behala, and Santoshpur are known for their extravagant pandals.
Delhi and Other Urban Centers: Pandal designs in metropolitan areas might incorporate modern styles, influenced by international trends, such as futuristic designs, art installations, or replicas of foreign monuments. These pandals often blend cultural elements with urban sophistication.
Rural and Smaller Town Pandals: These tend to have simpler, more rustic designs but are rich in cultural symbolism. Often constructed with bamboo, they may showcase more traditional and handcrafted artworks.
5. Innovative and Avant-Garde Designs
Optical Illusions: Some pandals are designed to give the illusion of floating structures, using materials like mirrors and lights to create mesmerizing visual effects.
Interactive and Immersive Designs: Some pandals now aim to create immersive experiences. Visitors can walk through installations that engage all their senses, with sounds, lights, and even augmented reality elements enhancing the experience.
6. Famous Pandals and Their Architects
Kumartuli Park (Kolkata): Known for its amazing artistry!
Koke'e State Park, Kauai, Hawaii
You are aware of chickens on Kauai from 3:30 a.m. until darkness falls, every day. Especially the roosters.
This is my most elaborate image of the Andromeda Galaxy so far. I used 404 images with 60 seconds exposure time each. There are also some shots with shorter exposure times to get details in the core. About 6.7h in total. The images were taken in NINA with guiding in PHD2, stacking and processing were done in Siril and Lightroom. The overall tuning of the image is a bit darker, making it look a bit mystic. I've been able to make some progress in shooting and processing over the last few weeks and I'm happy with the results.
Techdata
- Scope TS72 Photoline + Flattener, Mount HEQ-5 Pro,
- Camera ToupTek ATR3CMOS26000KPA
- 404 of ca 460 images used, + darks and bias frames.
- Self-made focusser based on Ardufocus
- Shooting in NINA, PHD2, processing Siril and Lightroom
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Dies ist bislang mein aufwendigstes Bild der Andromeda Galaxie. Ich verwendete 404 Bilder mit jeweils 60 Sekunden Belichtungszeit. Es sind auch einige Aufnahmen mit kürzeren Blichtungszeiten dabei, um Details im Kern zu erhalten. Etwa 6,7h insgesamt. Die Aufnahmen erfolgten in NINA mit Guiding in PHD2, das Stacken und die Bearbeitung wurden in Siril und Lightroom gemacht. Die Abstimmung des Bildes ist insgesamt etwas dunkler. Ich habe in den letzten Wochen ein paar kleine Fortschritte bei Aufnahme und Bearbeitung machen können und ich freue mich über das Ergebnis.
Zona Rossa. Red Zone. Street shot, captured with a Redmi Note 9s, elaborated on the same cameraphone. Bologna 2021
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**Prompt :**
Reine mystique de la forêt ancienne, guerrière elfique majestueuse debout au cœur d’une forêt enchantée millénaire, armure dorée finement gravée aux motifs elfiques et organiques, métal antique patiné reflétant la lumière du soleil, plastron sculpté élégant, épaulières ornées de cornes décoratives et de filigranes anciens, posture puissante et noble, tête renversée vers la lumière divine traversant la canopée, longs cheveux brun doré flottant au vent dans un mouvement naturel et fluide, expression sereine et transcendante comme si elle absorbait l’énergie de la forêt.
Autour d’elle : forêt magique dense, arbres gigantesques recouverts de mousse et de lianes, fleurs violettes et bleues lumineuses au sol, particules féeriques flottant dans l’air, papillons lumineux multicolores, poussière magique scintillante, rayons de soleil volumétriques traversant le feuillage et illuminant la scène, atmosphère mystique et sacrée.
Éclairage cinématographique dramatique, **god rays puissants**, contraste doux entre lumière dorée et ombres froides de la forêt, profondeur de champ subtile, bokeh naturel dans l’arrière-plan, ambiance fantasy épique, sentiment de renaissance spirituelle et de connexion avec la nature.
Style **hyperréaliste**, rendu **ultra détaillé 8K**, textures extrêmement précises (métal, cuir, peau, feuilles, mousse), composition digne d’un film fantasy épique, color grading cinématographique (verts profonds, or chaud, touches magiques bleutées), rendu photoréaliste, éclairage global réaliste, **fantasy cinematic masterpiece**, **Unreal Engine render**, **octane render**, **sharp focus**, **high dynamic range**, **epic fantasy concept art**, **magical realism**.
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**Prompt:**
Mystical queen of an ancient forest, majestic elven warrior standing in the heart of an enchanted primordial woodland, wearing ornate golden armor intricately engraved with ancient elven motifs and organic patterns, aged mystical metal reflecting warm sunlight, sculpted breastplate with elegant curves, elaborate shoulder armor with decorative horn-like shapes and ancient filigree, powerful yet graceful posture, head tilted back toward the divine sunlight breaking through the canopy, long flowing golden-brown hair moving naturally in the forest breeze, expression serene and transcendent as if absorbing the life energy of the forest.
Surrounded by a magical forest environment: towering ancient trees covered in moss and vines, glowing purple and blue forest flowers on the ground, floating magical particles and fairy dust shimmering in the air, colorful glowing butterflies flying around her, soft mist between the trees, volumetric sun rays piercing through the dense foliage, creating a sacred mystical atmosphere.
Dramatic **cinematic lighting**, powerful **god rays**, warm golden highlights contrasted with cool deep forest shadows, subtle depth of field, natural background bokeh, epic fantasy atmosphere, feeling of spiritual awakening and deep connection with nature.
**Hyper-realistic style**, **ultra-detailed 8K rendering**, extremely detailed textures (metal armor, leather, skin, moss, leaves), epic fantasy film composition, cinematic color grading (deep greens, warm gold tones, magical blue accents), photorealistic rendering, realistic global illumination, **cinematic fantasy masterpiece**, **Unreal Engine render**, **Octane render**, **sharp focus**, **high dynamic range**, **epic fantasy concept art**, **magical realism**.
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