Gesture Drawing
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The Reichstag building is home to Germany’s Parliament, the Bundestag. The classically pedimented and columned building was built in the 1890s, seriously damaged by fire in 1933, and restored to host the parliament of the newly reunified Germany in the 1990s. The Reichstag is now the second most visited attraction in Germany, not least because of the huge glass dome that was erected on the roof as a gesture to the original 1894 cupola, giving an impressive view over the city, especially at night. (see Wikipedia)
A challenging exercise in quadrant composition --
My daughter's cinema friend challenged me to design a 1x1 shot wherein each quadrant would be unique yet together would tell a visual story
Mit dieser imposanten Drohgebärde verscheucht der Grünfink andere männliche Konkurrenten, da er sich gerade in der Balz befindet und die nur nerven.
With this imposing threatening gesture, the greenfinch scares away other male competitors, as it is in courtship display and they are just annoying.
"The Syndics," also known as "The Sampling Officials," is a renowned painting created by the Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn in 1662. It is an exceptional example of group portraiture from the Dutch Golden Age, depicting five men gathered around a table, engaged in their duties as syndics (officers) of the Amsterdam Drapers' Guild.
The painting is notable for its meticulous attention to detail and Rembrandt's skillful use of light and shadow. The figures are positioned in a semi-circle around the table, with their faces illuminated by a strong light source from the left. This dramatic lighting technique creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the individual expressions and gestures of the syndics.
Each syndic is portrayed with distinctive characteristics, capturing their roles and personalities within the guild. Rembrandt expertly renders their varied facial features, clothing, and accessories, demonstrating his mastery in capturing human likeness and conveying individuality. The syndics are shown examining fabric samples, which symbolize their responsibility for regulating quality and standards within the textile industry.
"The Syndics" is regarded as one of Rembrandt's most celebrated works and is highly regarded for its technical brilliance and psychological depth. The painting exemplifies his ability to infuse ordinary subjects with dignity and introspection, elevating them beyond mere representation. It also reflects the artist's deep understanding of human nature, emphasizing the individuality and humanity of each syndic.
Today, "The Syndics" is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it continues to captivate visitors with its remarkable craftsmanship and profound insight into the human condition. It stands as a testament to Rembrandt's enduring legacy as one of the greatest painters in Western art history.
I mull over for quite a while of whether to write about taking this picture, its not a dramatic incident, but somehow shrouded with mystery... read blog
Shot in Singapore
GIUSY CARUSO Pianist & Artist researcher
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Finding gestures by ferns..1 of a series
I wanted to do some images of ferns emerging but not the usual unfurling curled ones... This one is "I dunno!"
I found this patch of Aspen trees in Colorado with some romantic gestures of love as couples carved their initials and the date of their visit.
Aspen trees can live up to 100 years so these marks could quite possibly be there for sometime. I wouldn’t have thought twice about the effects on doing this years ago but I decided to look it up before I posted it the image.
I did find this when researching about tree carvings, "cutting into trees can lead to disturbing of the tree’s flow of nutrients that it needs to survive. Below the layer of bark there are cells in the tree that help the tree grow and stay healthy, and destruction of those cells could harm the tree.”
How do you feel on carving into trees?
As always thank you for viewing my work and taking the time to comment or like it.
Mike D.
"Rain will fall again
on your smooth pavement,
a light rain like
a breath or a step.
The breeze and the dawn
will flourish again
when you return,
as if beneath your step.
Between flowers and sills
the cats will know.
There will be other days,
there will be other voices.
You will smile alone.
The cats will know.
You will hear words
old and spent and useless
like costumes left over
from yesterday’s parties.
You too will make gestures.
You’ll answer with words—
face of springtime,
you too will make gestures.
The cats will know,
face of springtime;
and the light rain
and the hyacinth dawn
that wrench the heart of him
who hopes no more for you—
they are the sad smile
you smile by yourself.
There will be other days,
other voices and renewals.
Face of springtime,
we will suffer at daybreak."
Cesare Pavese
Büyükçekmece
An immature(or a female) Snowy Owl flew from a nearby airport field on to the roof of a building at the edge of the park. An adult Red-tailed Hawk showed up to attack the owl and then thought otherwise when the Snowy took the defensive posture.
AI tells me that "a gesture is a physical action, often using the hands, arms, or face, that communicates a message, idea, or feeling, or it can be a symbolic act done to show an attitude or intention. Gestures can involve body language to emphasize speech or convey meaning in the absence of words." In this case, I did not know what kind of face to make. Fuji X-Pro1 plus 7Artisans 1.2/35 wide-open.
“Moonlit Masquerade”
In the garden silenced by the moon, the couple moved like elegant phantoms. Their Venetian masks, half mystery and half defiance, seemed to laugh at the world and at themselves, as if they had stepped out of Carroll’s twisted dream. He offered her his arm with a gesture that was both courtship and threat. Among tangled hedges and capricious shadows, they sealed a pact of madness and desire: to dance until the clock shattered and the White Rabbit could never again find the way out of the labyrinth.
The style card and credits here
In collaboration with:
JADED THREADS / Backdrop (JT) Dark Garden Set 1 @ group gifts
RICHARD /
KOKOS / KOKOS- HAIRBASE HULIO-EVOX @ GROUP GIFT
KOKOS-RINGS - GARVIN(LEGACY) @ in main store and marketplace
BIRTH / -Birth- 'Wondermasks' Alice & Cheshire @ Sabbath (starts 21st Augst)
MAZZARO / [MAZZARO] ELIEL SET @in Mainstore
HARU
BIRTH / -Birth- 'Wondermasks' Alice & Cheshire @ Sabbath (starts 21st Augst)
Dress GGVG FASHION / GGVG DOLORES @ GGVG GROUP GIFT
Hair NOVA. Muse @ group GIFT
{ Red Blossom } Notice Me Senpai @ GROUP GIFT
{ Red Blossom } Psycho Cutie Arm Warmers @ GROUP GIFT
~Mani Pedi~ Casanova Polish Appliers @ PALOMMA PLAZA GIFTS
a hand suspended in shadow, its crimson fingertips reaching into the silence behind a pane of darkened glass. this is the theatre of the unnoticed — where gesture becomes language, and light becomes intent. the frame offers no face, no context, only a fleeting presence wrapped in elegance and mystery. an image that feels paused between meaning and movement.
87 STOLEN FAVES!
"Simple gestures go a long way"
Thanks to all for the warm partecipation on my previous image about solidarity to Greece.
MAY WE HAVE A PEACEFUL WEEKEND!
Οι δυο πιο ισχυροί πολεμιστές είναι η υπομονή και η ευψυχία
The two most powerful warriors are patience and fortitude
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