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Een konijn staat symbool voor vruchtbaarheid. Volgens het volksgeloof heeft het konijn magische en geneeskrachtige eigenschappen. Een konijnenpootje zou geluk brengen.
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A rabbit symbolizes fertility. According to popular belief, the rabbit has magical and medicinal properties. A rabbit's foot would bring good luck.
Up on Derwent Edge in the Peak District, the weathered stones take on some strange shapes. This one is popularly known as the Cakes of Bread - it's one of 3 or 4 similar ones standing in a row but at annoying spaces that didn't look great in a collective shot. Definitely a she I think. And struck me as being a rather comical, and now petrified, invading giant.
Detail from-
Volkmar Haase-'Skulptur Fruchtbarkeitsschrein' (steel, 1968)
Berlin-Zehlendorf
Rolleicord Va
Fomapan 200
Adox Rodinal 1+50
Reproductive apparatus of the prolific hibiscus — untidy and spectacular growing to five metres in my Gold Coast hinterland garden. On a misty morning.
Detail from-
Volkmar Haase-'Skulptur Fruchtbarkeitsschrein' (steel, 1968)
Berlin-Zehlendorf
Rolleicord Va
Fomapan 200
Adox Rodinal 1+50
I composed this image of an abandoned historic farm building while visiting the hamlet of Rowley, Alberta (population 11), a place now characterized as an Alberta ghost town.
For those interested, the history of this town is presented below.
Rowley (like many other prairie towns) was settled around 1910 by the families of nearby farmers to efficiently collect and load farm products onto trains bound for Calgary. The soils in the Rowley region are ideal for agriculture due to their high fertility.
It wasn’t long before the town of Rowley became a hub of activity: large fields were planted, harvested, and transported through the Rowley train station. Between 1915 and 1929, the local farmers built stores, banks, and other services in town so that they didn’t have to travel long distances to get what they needed. A school, post office, and church were built and Rowley was officially connected by rail to the rest of the province.
The Great Depression experienced across the entirety of North America had no mercy on its relentless tear across western towns. Rowley was no exception to the struggles of widespread drought and market collapse.
The grain industry lost most of its value. Farmers – used to dealing with hardships – toughed the economic ruin out and did their best to provide for their families and continue building the community despite the market. Farmers who had overextended themselves upgrading their farms and livelihoods were left being unable to afford the upkeep of their farm and business in town began to close.
By the 1940s people started packing up their belongings and using that new train station to leave town. Rowley, Alberta was in decline. The municipal district office was moved out of Rowley and fires had leveled many homes and businesses.
When Alberta’s highway system was constructed in the 1950s, Rowley was bypassed entirely and left behind. These roads made it easy for young people to leave Rowley in favour of Drumheller, Calgary, or Edmonton. In the 1950s, both the hotel and curling rink burned down and were never replaced. The school and railway station both closed down in 1965.
The stone grandfathers, or dol hareubang, in Jeju Stone Park are revered figures in Jeju Island culture, often seen as guardians and protectors. They are believed to offer fertility and ward off evil spirits, serving as symbolic projections of power and authority. These statues, made of volcanic rock, are traditionally placed at entrances or gates.
Elephantine is an island on the Nile, forming part of the city of Aswan in Upper Egypt. The archaeological sites on the island became a World Heritage Site in 1979 along with other examples of Upper Egyptian architecture, as part of the "Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae" (despite Elephantine being neither Nubian, nor between Abu Simbel and Philae.)
According to the ancient Egyptian religion and Kushite religion, Elephantine was the dwelling place of Khnum, the ram-headed god of the cataracts, who guarded and controlled the waters of the Nile from caves beneath the island. He was worshipped here as part of a late triad of Egyptian deities. This "Elephantine Triad" included Satis and Anuket. Satis was worshipped from very early times as a war goddess and protector of this strategic region of Egypt. When seen as a fertility goddess, she personified the bountiful annual flooding of the Nile, which was identified as her daughter, Anuket. The cult of Satis originated in the ancient city of Aswan. Later, when the triad was formed, Khnum became identified as her consort and, thereby, was thought of as the father of Anuket. His role in myths changed later and another deity was assigned his duties with the river. At that time his role as a potter enabled him to be assigned a duty in the creation of human bodies.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephantine
Kodachrome 64 @35mm prime lens.
One consequence of what I have said recently would be to completely withdraw from my digital existence. It is not necessarily the recognition (that sweet poison :) that makes me post my pictures here, nor is it to proselytize (although I do feel like I am on a mission), but because I see myself as a creative person—and this platform as my window to the world. Perhaps I am a little too open and much of what I say actually belongs to the most intimate private sphere—I will work on that—
but
no musician writes music not to be heard,
no author writes a book not to be read,
and no one lights a light only to put it under a stool.
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**Prompt :**
Portrait cinématographique hyperréaliste d’une femme de profil, au visage sculptural et à la peau lumineuse, dans une forêt luxuriante baignée d’une lumière naturelle douce. Sa chevelure est remplacée par une composition organique spectaculaire de fruits et légumes frais : tomates brillantes, raisins juteux, épis de maïs dorés, brocoli dense, carottes encore terreuses, herbes aromatiques sauvages et feuillages abondants, le tout agencé avec une précision artistique évoquant une couronne vivante.
La lumière, de type golden hour filtrée à travers les feuillages, crée un jeu subtil d’ombres et de reflets sur sa peau satinée, accentuant les textures : la douceur de l’épiderme contraste avec le relief brut et humide des végétaux. Micro-détails extrêmes visibles : gouttelettes d’eau sur les légumes, fibres des tiges, pores de la peau, reflets spéculaires sur les surfaces lisses.
Profondeur de champ très faible , arrière-plan flou avec un bokeh organique vert profond, donnant une sensation immersive et onirique. Colorimétrie riche et naturelle, dominée par des verts profonds, rouges vibrants et jaunes chauds.
Ambiance silencieuse, presque sacrée, évoquant une fusion entre l’humain et la nature, une allégorie de fertilité, d’abondance et de symbiose écologique.
Style visuel proche de la photographie de mode éditoriale haut de gamme mêlée à une direction artistique inspirée de la peinture classique et du réalisme magique. Qualité 8K, ultra-détaillée, rendu HDR, textures photoréalistes, éclairage volumétrique subtil, contraste maîtrisé, grain cinématographique léger.
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**Prompt:**
Hyperrealistic cinematic portrait of a woman in profile, with a sculptural face and luminous, flawless skin, standing in a lush, dense forest bathed in soft natural light. Her hair is transformed into an elaborate organic composition of fresh fruits and vegetables: glossy tomatoes, juicy grapes, golden ears of corn, dense broccoli, earthy carrots, wild herbs, and abundant foliage, intricately arranged like a living crown.
Golden hour lighting filters through the leaves, casting delicate shadows and highlights across her satin-like skin, enhancing texture contrast between smooth human features and the raw, dewy surfaces of the vegetation. Extreme micro-detail visible: water droplets clinging to produce, fibrous stems, skin pores, subtle specular highlights on polished surfaces.
Shallow depth of field , with a soft, creamy green bokeh background that creates an immersive, dreamlike atmosphere. Rich, natural color grading dominated by deep greens, vibrant reds, and warm yellows.
A quiet, almost sacred mood, symbolizing the fusion between humanity and nature, an allegory of fertility, abundance, and ecological harmony.
Visual style blending high-end editorial fashion photography with classical painting influence and magical realism. Ultra-detailed 8K resolution, HDR rendering, photorealistic textures, subtle volumetric lighting, balanced contrast, fine cinematic grain.
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Only through extreme (some would say over the top) processing could I bring out the sunrays in the sky, which to me was necessary to create the fairy tale like atmosphere of the place and the moment. The field is sloping slightly up to the right which may deceive you into thinking that the horizon is not straight.
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Das Osterfeuer entwickelte sich aus einer weltlichen Tradition, mit vermutlich germanischem bzw. heidnischem Ursprung.
Es handelt sich um möglichst hoch aufgetürmte Holzstöße aus Baum- und Strauchschnitt.
Easter fires, also called Paschal fires, are typically bonfires lit at Easter as part of liturgical and cultural celebrations.
There are several explanations of the meaning of these fires. The Saxons probably believed that around the time of Easter, Spring becomes victorious over Winter. The fires were supposed to help chase the darkness and winter away. It was also a symbol of fertility, which works in a literal sense in that the ashes were scattered over the meadows and thereby fertilized the soil.
This fire reminds Christianity of the Eternal High Kingship of Christ.
(Wikipedia)
When leaves fall, they undergo decomposition by fungi, bacteria, and invertebrates. Softer tissues are broken down first, while tougher structures such as the leaf veins (xylem and phloem) remain, creating delicate leaf skeletons.
This process is ecologically vital, as it returns nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon to the soil cycle, supporting soil fertility and the functioning of forest ecosystems.
Snake's Head Fritillary | Fritillaria meleagris | Liliaceae
Explored on 11th June 2017 #06
Samsung NX1 & Kiron 105mm f/2.8 Macro
Wide Open | Manual Focus | Available Light | Handheld
All Rights Reserved. © Nick Cowling 2017.
EXPLORE Worthy, Challenge #33 - FANTASY
after: Jeannette Woitzik
Textures Only ~ Competition #156
Source image with thanks to ~Brenda-Starr~
texture by SkeletalMess
texture by Pareeerica
model is the Marcus Ranum
mjranum-stock.deviantart.com/art/Goddess-5-104902330
background by Moonchilde-Stock
"One is constantly reminded of the infinite lavishness and fertility of Nature—inexhaustible abundance amid what seems enormous waste. And yet when we look into any of her operations that lie within reach of our minds, we learn that no particle of her material is wasted or worn out. It is eternally flowing from use to use, beauty to yet higher beauty; and we soon cease to lament waste and death, and rather rejoice and exult in the imperishable, unspendable wealth of the universe."
— John Muir
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The Norman Castle in Erice is also known as the Venus Castle, because its history has its fulcrum and origin in the goddess of fertility.
Where the fortress is now, there used to be a temple dedicated to Potnia, the goddess of fecundity worshipped by the Elymians, an ancient pre-Roman population that inhabited this part of Western Sicily.
According to legend, this is also where Erix was buried after dying in a boxing match against Hercules. Erix was the son of an Argonaut and of Aphrodite, and Erice was named after him.
Virgil says another son of Aphrodite-Venus, Aeneas, buried his father Anchises in this area, before traveling to Lazio.
In the 12th century, he Normans used the stones of the temple to build the castle, which was restored after a long period of decadence in the 19th century by Count Agostino Piepoli. He had the pentagonal tower rebuilt after it has been destroyed in the 1400s, and created a beautiful English-style garden, open to the public and destined to become a symbol of the town.
Crooked River Canyon,
Smith Rock State Park, Oregon
One of the "7 Wonders of Oregon"
Can't say it any better than this writer, well said:
"..... a gorgeous cathedral of rock in the high desert of eastern Oregon. ...... hiking up Misery Ridge to Monkey Face Rock and along Crooked River. Rock climbers dotted the cliff faces and fellow hikers filled the dusty trails. The hike was steep and the day was hot, but the sheer beauty of Smith Rock erased every trace of discomfort, leaving me awestruck of this sacred place."
--- Jamie Hale, The Oregonian/Oregonian Live, 12/30/2018
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This farm girl can't get enough of this Ohio countryside. I think this is alfalfa, but it looks like a field of south GA peanuts. View large and take it in - I was amazed to see the rows in the far field.
I was going to wait for the sunset but I think it would have been another half hour if not longer - I was freezing, had both kids in the car and we were exhausted - I still had an hours drive home ahead of me plus we were about to pop in mum and dads.
I'm up again in a couple of weeks for a party - so will pop up before as I wont have the kids and will try and get some sunset photos.
Greek Gods/Goddess Challenge
Aphrodite: Goddess of Love and Beauty
Apollo: God of music, prophecies and archery
Ares: God of war and bloodshed
Artemis: God of hunt and wild things
Athena: Goddess of wisdom, handicrafts, agriculture and reason
Demeter: Goddess of fertility, grain and harvest
Dionysus: God of wine and merriment
Hades: Lord of the Underworld. God of riches found within the earth.
Hephaestus: God of Fire and Forge
Hera: Goddess of marriage.
Hermes: God of flight, thieves and commerce
Poseidon: God of sea, horses and earthquakes.
Zeus: God of Sky and Thunder. King of the Gods.
POSEIDON - GOD OF THE SEA