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Friendship is an extraordinary mixture that humans feel the need to develop, feel and maintain for a harmonization of group life. It is of a bewitching resonance, making a softness and an ardour of well-being, to live well and especially to communicate well. It surpasses benevolence, which goes far beyond simple behavior and a gracious sympathy customary to good morals. Friendship is this bond woven with tenderness, benevolence, altruism, generosity and especially honesty.
An unforgettable experience. The Canada geese were flying across this lake, the place was quiet and the mist was spectacular. Very cold, and humid, but I didn't care much about it...
"When the morning sunrise
Becomes a magic show Before your very eyes
And all the sounds of life Begin to harmonize
You hear a song of hope Surround your senses
And feel the promise of A brand new kind of world..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTqun3iA4FQ
Music and lyrics by Fred Karlin
( David Gates )
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The bumblebee dances among the blooming thistles,
its lively buzz harmonizing with the hues of nature’s palette !!
title of a Bob Dylan tune
www.bobdylan.com/#/songs/gates-of-eden
Dedicated to my good friend Mike ! a.k.a. MJC
Relationships of ownership
They whisper in the wings
To those condemned to act accordingly
And wait for succeeding kings
And I try to harmonize with songs
The lonesome sparrow sings
There are no kings inside the Gates of Eden
The foreign sun, it squints upon
A bed that is never mine
As friends and other strangers
From their fates try to resign
Leaving men wholly, totally free
To do anything they wish to do but die
And there are no trials inside the Gates of Eden
Bob Dylan . Gates of Eden
Made my annual pilgrimage to see the Northern Metalmarks in the Maryland mountains.
This small and seemingly unremarkable butterfly is classified as threatened and rare with a state ranking of S2 and declining.
A strict habitat and host plant specialist, the Northern Metalmark flies in the unforgiving shale barrens and limestone outcrops where one would normally not look for a butterfly.
Finding a Metalmark is like finding a gemstone amid the crumbling rubble of the shale slopes. The beauty of this diminutive butterfly is hidden in the details of its delicate metallic bands that sparkle in the sun and look especially gorgeous when viewed thru good binoculars. This butterfly has beautiful emerald colored eyes that stand out against the chocolate brown open wings and harmonize perfectly with the bright orange on the underside of its wings. (see next two shots)
This butterfly has a very short life of only about two weeks. Adults love to nectar on yellow composites, especially the Woodland Sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus) that grows on shale barrens and blooms precisely during the short adult life of this precious butterfly.
The larval host plant is the Roundleaf Ragwort (Packera obovata). Females lay their eggs on the underside of the leaves. The caterpillars hatch in August and begin to feed on the leaves. Half-grown they burrow into the soil around the leaf rosette where they sleep until spring. When they emerge next June they crawl back to the host plant and begin to feed again. By month's end they form a chrysalis on the soil around the ragwort. Winged adults emerge in late June and begin to adorn their nectar plants as in this photo.
This is the only Metalmark (Riodinidae) species in Maryland.
Polaroid Memories 📷 : From Amazon to Alaska Where Time Stands Still The Heart of the Amazon, The Soul of Alaska🌴🎋
The sunlight filters thru the leaves, and I feel a strange mix of tropical humidity and the sharp, piercing chill of the North. This place exists on no map, and no compass can guide you here...
This is the hidden sanctuary where the wild spirit of the Amazon meets the silent soul of Alaska.
With my instant camera in hand, I try to freeze this moment. Each time I press the shutter, the film emerging from the camera blends these two opposing worlds into a single frame. In defiance of digital perfection, I can only witness this misty reality thru this vintage viewfinder.
The toughness of the black I wear isn't meant to fight nature's thousand hues, but to harmonize with them. One side of me is the warm breath of untouched jungles; the other is the deep silence of sleeping glaciers.
Don't ask me which climate I belong to; I am simply at the heart of this wild synthesis, holding a lens to the world.
Created for Photoshop Contest ~ Week 1103
Thanks to seguicollar for starter image.
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Outfit: Ecru Couture - Yasmin / Exclusive @ Vintage Fair 2023 (9th - 19th June)
Vintage Fair 2023 (9th - 19th June)
that least fleshly of all weathers; a day of dreams and far hopes and clear visions. It was a day easily associated with those abstract truths and purities that dissolve in the sunshine or fade out in mocking laughter by the light of the moon. The trees and clouds were carved in classical severity; the sounds of the countryside had harmonized to a monotone, metallic as a trumpet, breathless as the Grecian urn.
~F. Scott Fitzgerald
My goodness, he had a way with words, didn't he?
~hmbt~
This secluded oasis exudes an enchanting quietude that envelops you, the viewer, in a cocoon of serenity. Here, the rhythmic lullaby of the waves harmonizes with the gentle rustle of leaves from the ancient tree of life, creating a symphony of nature's soothing melodies.
You may have heard 7 "church modes" of music - Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Locrian. Some of these
names refer to ancient civilizations of Anatolia.
Today, only two modes - Ionian & Aeolian (natural major and minor) are in common use in western mainstream music. "Classical music" is mostly based on these two scales as they are the most stable ones in terms of "harmony".
Western "ear" is mostly accustomed to those two scales of music. So, a music piece in one of other five modes may sound awkward or unpleasant.
Anyway... what happened to other five modes?
We still use other modes of music here in Anatolia (Turkey) and Greece. Traditional music makes use of other 5 modes. You may find many examples of those 5 modes in Traditional Anatolian, Greek music and some in Spanish music.
Folk music mostly originates from people who were not 'taught' music, and so may not have been aware of the 'rules' of "classical harmony". Hence use of a wider selection of scales and ancient modes survive in this type of music.
In this photo, I captured one of the performer of this type of music. His nickname is "Kederi" - which means "affected
by or full of woe". He sings his own poems / lyrics accompanied by "Saz", a common musical instrument in Anatolia / Turkey.
Examples of this type of music:
Here, recently I tried to harmonize a traditional song "Katibim" in classical music style. soundcloud.com/mustafa-karaoglu/katibim-uskudara-gider-iken and Years ago, Boney M used the theme of this old piece in their song "Rasputin" www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvDMlk3kSYg
Oi Oi Mupare www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lEk8MTw7-U
Here, pure example of traditional music from Neşet Ertaş - a prominent Turkish ashiq / ozan
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfY_ol_rPA0
Another pure sample from group "Kardes Türküler" www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3HEGd8Gr5A
In case you may want to read more about "ashiq" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashik
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**Prompt cinématographique ultra détaillé hyperréaliste :**
Une fresque cinématographique monumentale représentant la fusion mystique des quatre saisons incarnées par une seule femme énigmatique, composition panoramique divisée en quatre univers parfaitement harmonisés, portrait féminin ultra réaliste au centre de chaque transition, visage d’une beauté naturelle fascinante, peau porcelaine traversée de fines veines végétales organiques semblables à des racines anciennes, regard bleu glacier intense et profondément émotionnel.
À l’extrême gauche, royaume hivernal dramatique plongé dans une tempête de neige, forêt nordique recouverte d’un manteau blanc immaculé, ciel bleu acier chargé de nuages tourbillonnants, cheveux noirs aux reflets bleu nuit balayés par un vent violent, cristaux de glace suspendus dans les mèches, flocons détaillés en macro photographie, ambiance froide, mystérieuse et silencieuse, lumière lunaire diffuse cinématographique, profondeur atmosphérique volumétrique, rendu inspiré des grandes productions fantasy nordiques.
Transition vers l’automne flamboyant, branches blanches tortueuses fusionnant avec la chevelure auburn de la femme, feuilles érable orange brûlé virevoltant autour du visage, textures organiques hyper détaillées, couleurs cuivre, ambre et terre de sienne, lumière chaude de fin d’après-midi, contraste riche, ambiance mélancolique et poétique, particules lumineuses flottantes, micro détails sur les feuilles séchées, esthétique dark fantasy élégante.
Au centre, incarnation du printemps luxuriant, végétation vivante épousant la moitié du visage, lierre émeraude, petites fleurs blanches délicates écloses dans les cheveux, lumière douce filtrée à travers un feuillage humide, peau subtilement illuminée par des reflets verts naturels, rosée scintillante, sensation de renaissance et de magie sylvestre, réalisme botanique extrême, finesse des textures organiques, composition parfaitement symétrique, regard caméra hypnotique.
À droite, été incandescent baigné d’un coucher de soleil doré spectaculaire, champs lumineux sous un ciel orange intense, cheveux roux embrasés par la lumière solaire, mèches transformées en branches vivantes traversées de feuilles dorées, vent puissant donnant un mouvement épique et fluide à toute la scène, oiseaux noirs au loin, lumière volumétrique chaude, lens flare subtil, palette or, miel et cuivre incandescent, atmosphère héroïque et romantique.
Style visuel hyperréaliste 16K, qualité IMAX, rendu photographique ultra cinématographique, détails microscopiques, textures peau réalistes, profondeur de champ maîtrisée, color grading hollywoodien, contrastes riches, lumière volumétrique, ambiance fantasy poétique haut de gamme, fusion organique entre humain et nature, composition artistique symétrique, chef-d’œuvre visuel inspiré des univers de dark fantasy moderne et des affiches de cinéma épique, ultra sharp focus, HDR, ray tracing, particules atmosphériques, cheveux dynamiques ultra détaillés, rendu émotionnel intense.
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**Ultra-detailed hyperrealistic cinematic prompt (English):**
A monumental cinematic fresco portraying the mystical fusion of the four seasons embodied by a single enigmatic woman, panoramic composition divided into four perfectly harmonized worlds, ultra realistic feminine portrait at the center of every transition, naturally mesmerizing beauty, porcelain skin intertwined with delicate organic vein-like roots, intense ice-blue eyes filled with emotion and depth.
On the far left, a dramatic winter kingdom engulfed in a snowstorm, Nordic forest covered in pristine white snow, steel-blue sky filled with swirling clouds, dark hair with midnight-blue reflections swept violently by icy winds, frozen crystals embedded in flowing strands, macro-detailed snowflakes suspended in motion, cold mysterious atmosphere, diffuse moonlit cinematic lighting, volumetric fog and atmospheric depth, visual style inspired by grand Nordic fantasy films.
Transitioning into blazing autumn, twisted pale branches merging organically with her auburn hair, burnt orange maple leaves spiraling around her face, hyper-detailed natural textures, copper, amber, and sienna tones dominating the palette, warm late-afternoon cinematic light, rich contrast, melancholic poetic atmosphere, floating luminous particles, intricate dried leaf details, elegant dark fantasy aesthetic.
At the center, embodiment of lush spring, living vegetation embracing half of her face, emerald ivy, delicate white blossoms blooming through her hair, soft sunlight filtering through humid foliage, subtle green reflections illuminating her skin naturally, sparkling morning dew, sensation of rebirth and enchanted woodland magic, extreme botanical realism, intricate organic textures, perfectly symmetrical composition, hypnotic direct gaze toward the camera.
On the right, an incandescent summer bathed in spectacular golden sunset light, radiant fields beneath a blazing orange sky, fiery red hair illuminated by sunlight, strands transforming into living branches woven with glowing golden leaves, powerful wind creating epic cinematic motion across the entire scene, distant black birds flying through the horizon, warm volumetric lighting, subtle lens flare, gold, honey, and molten copper color palette, heroic and romantic atmosphere.
Hyperrealistic 16K cinematic masterpiece, IMAX-quality rendering, ultra-photographic realism, microscopic details, realistic skin textures, masterful depth of field, Hollywood cinematic color grading, rich contrasts, volumetric lighting, premium poetic fantasy atmosphere, seamless fusion between humanity and nature, perfectly balanced symmetrical composition, inspired by modern dark fantasy universes and epic movie posters, ultra sharp focus, HDR, ray tracing, atmospheric particles, highly detailed flowing hair simulation, emotionally powerful visual storytelling.
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A rain wet Going to the Sun Highway in Glacier National Park runs through the forest along McDonald Creek. Completed in 1932, the spectacular, 50 mile long Going-to-the-Sun Road bisects the park east to west. The paved two-lane highway spans the width of Glacier National Park and crosses the Continental Divide at 6,646-foot-high Logan Pass. It passes large glacial lakes and cedar forests in the lower valleys; canyons and cliffs; culminating at the windswept alpine tundra atop the pass. Scenic viewpoints and pullouts line the road offering dramatic views and photo opportunities.
The road is nationally significant for its design and monumental engineering accomplishments. The original roadbed, bridges, tunnels, culverts, retaining walls, and guard walls were built in the “NPS Rustic” style. Individually, these structures are often significant examples of period engineering and design philosophy; collectively, they comprise a vital, integral component of the road’s unique character. Most of these structures were designed to harmonize with the roadway setting by using native materials and by blending with landforms as much as possible.The Going-To-The-Sun Road is a National Historic Landmark, is included in the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
This mesmerizing stone belongs to the tradition of Dream Stones, featuring a mineral composition that creates evocative natural patterns. With translucent white layers intertwined with dark inclusions, it reveals dreamlike landscapes, as if nature itself had painted mystical scenes onto its surface.
In Chinese culture, such stones were considered windows into inner reflection, harmonizing the human mind with the forces of nature. Comparable to the Italian pietra paesina, this rock has been shaped over millions of years by tectonic movements and environmental influences, transforming into an object of contemplation and inspiration.
Through its unique textures and the interplay of light and shadow, the stone becomes a miniature of a larger universe—a manifestation of the Taoist principle of harmony between humanity and nature. Each viewer can discover a different story within it, allowing the imagination to wander through the depths of time and creation. Lucid Dreams www.imj.org.il/en/exhibitions/lucid-dreams
"You move like dust in the sunlight
Hear the waves and you harmonize."
On Usedom, I was on the road by bike and could just stop to photograph. My strengths are not necessarily in nature photography, quiet and pleasant scenes I discover but still. Musically, we remain a little in the chill dance area.
jody wisternoff — brilliant eyes ♫
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“Comme elles tombent bien ! - Dans ce trajet si court de la branche à la terre - Comme elles savent mettre une beauté dernière - Et malgré leur terreur de pourrir sur le sol - Veulent que cette chute ait la grâce d’un vol !” (De Edmond Rostand / Cyrano de Bergerac)
“Cadono le foglie – disse Cyrano con una strana intonazione nella voce – Come vengono giù dolcemente! Nel loro breve viaggio dal ramo alla terra pare che vogliano creare un ultimo attimo di bellezza, e pure nel terrore di marcire al suolo danno alla loro caduta la leggera grazia del volo.” (Edmond Rostand)
Created for MMM Challenge 202 Renaissance pets
Starter imageBy Leonardo da Vinci - File:Lady_with_an_Ermine_-_Leonardo_da_Vinci_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=94792945
All work completed in Photoshop PS26
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Anniversaires, mariages, réceptions, privées purement festives, ou encore conventions, séminaires, réunions de travail, conférences de presse, expositions ...
Les Salons de la Rotonde Lenôtre, présidés par le charme et le raffinement, peuvent s'harmoniser avec tous types de décors pour laisser place à la magie de ces instants précieux.
Véritable chef d'œuvre architectural de la Belle Epoque, la Rotonde était autrefois la salle de restaurant de l'ancien hôtel Bristol. Coiffé d'une coupole l'inondant de lumière, ce majestueux édifice circulaire est aujourd'hui inscrit à l'inventaire supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques.
Idéalement située à 8 km de Nice et à 10 km du centre de Monaco, La Rotonde de Lenôtre occupe une place privilégiée à Beaulieu-sur-Mer où mer et montagne se côtoient dans un cadre paradisiaque. Surplombant le port de plaisance, les Salons de la Rotonde Lenôtre offrent une vue imprenable sur la mer et ses rivages bordés de palmiers.
Anniversaries, weddings, receptions, private celebrations, conventions, seminars, work meetings, press conferences, exhibitions ...
The Rotonde Lenôtre Salons, chaired by charm and refinement, can harmonize with all types of decorations to make room for the magic of these precious moments.
A true architectural masterpiece of the Belle Epoque, the Rotunda was formerly the dining room of the former Bristol Hotel. Covered by a dome flooding it with light, this majestic circular building is now listed in the supplementary inventory of Historic Monuments.
Ideally located 8 km from Nice and 10 km from the center of Monaco, La Rotonde de Lenôtre occupies a privileged place in Beaulieu-sur-Mer where sea and mountains come together in a paradisiacal setting. Overlooking the marina, the Rotonde Lenôtre lounges offer breathtaking views of the sea and its palm-fringed shores.
The phrase and the day and the scene harmonized in a chord. Words. Was it their colours? He allowed them to glow and fade, hue after hue: sunrise gold, the russet and green of apple orchards, azure of waves, the greyfringed fleece of clouds.
No it was not their colours: it was the poise and balance of the period itself. Did he then love the rhythmic rise and fall of words better than their associations of legend and colour?
Or was it that, being as weak of sight as he was shy of mind, he drew less pleasure from the reflection of the glowing sensible world through the prism of a language manycoloured and richly storied than from the contemplation of an inner world of individual emotions mirrored perfectly in a lucid supple periodic prose of colour ...
James Joyce, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
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Created for : Challenge 197 A.D. 3026
The final war between the USA and the rest of the world had destroyed every living human being on earth. As each year went by, nature began to slowly take it's land back.
Completed in Photoshop PS25 and Smart Photo Editor
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The slash through the vegetation headed up the
mountain is the Going to the Sun Highway in Glacier National Park. Completed in 1932, the spectacular, 50 mile long Going-to-the-Sun Road bisects the park east to west. The paved two-lane highway spans the width of Glacier National Park and crosses the Continental Divide at 6,646-foot-high Logan Pass. It passes large glacial lakes and cedar forests in the lower valleys; canyons and cliffs; culminating at the windswept alpine tundra atop the pass. Scenic viewpoints and pullouts line the road offering dramatic views and photo opportunities. One thing I found interesting is that the view from the road varies depending on the direction you are traveling. I drove both ways a few of times and see different things each time.
The road is nationally significant for its design and monumental engineering accomplishments. The original roadbed, bridges, tunnels, culverts, retaining walls, and guard walls were built in the “NPS Rustic” style. Individually, these structures are often significant examples of period engineering and design philosophy; collectively, they comprise a vital, integral component of the road’s unique character. Most of these structures were designed to harmonize with the roadway setting by using native materials and by blending with landforms as much as possible.The Going-To-The-Sun Road is a National Historic Landmark, is included in the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
The Piazza Salimbeni is a prominent square in central Siena, Region of Tuscany, Italy. It is notable for still housing the offices of one of the first banking houses in Europe, the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena. It is surrounded clockwise starting from north by the following palaces: Palazzo Tantucci Rocca or Palazzo Salimbeni Palazzo Spannocchi The palace facades were harmonized to a neo-gothic-style during the nineteenth century by the architect Giuseppe Partini. In the center of the square is the statue of Sallustio Bandini, a Sienese priest and one of the first Italian economists, sculpted by Tito Sarrocchi. —- Wikipedia
South at sunset, enhancing my surrounding (photographically) to harmonize my experience with it. Been reading a bit about feng shui. I realize it relates more to furniture arrangement, but it also translates to English "wind-water". Bending rules is fun!
Capturing the ethereal beauty of Praia Três Castelos in Portugal, this captivating photograph showcases the mesmerizing allure of long exposure photography. Taken at the end of the day, when the sun gracefully sinks below the horizon, the image transports viewers to a realm of tranquility and serenity. The artful play of light and motion through the extended exposure reveals the interplay of soft waves gently caressing the sandy shore, casting an enchanting spell on the entire scene. The vibrant hues of the setting sun paint the sky with a myriad of warm colors, harmonizing perfectly with the deepening shadows and silhouettes of the distant cliffs. This photograph is a testament to the natural wonders found at Praia Três Castelos, where time seemingly slows down, inviting contemplation and appreciation of the breathtaking landscapes that nature so generously bestows.
"Is not this a true autumn day? Just the still melancholy that I love - that makes life and nature harmonize."
- George Eliot, 1841 -
Created for THREE OF A KIND ~ May Challenge
All work completed in Photoshop PS26 - background is my photo of sunrise at Umkomaas beach in May 2015.
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The architect Giovanni Battista Schellino lived from 1818 to 1905. Not only the town Dogliani, but also the Langhe and all of Piedmont are scattered with splinters of the genius of this eclectic artist, who worked according to canons that were foreign to those of his time, giving Dogliani an absolutely monumental face.
Schellino, an extravagant "urban planner" and self-taught architect grew up in Spina, a tiny hamlet in the Dogliani countryside. He redesigned his town in a blaze of neoclassical domes and neo-Gothic spires, medieval towers and Wagnerian settings, giving it an architectural personality that has no counterpart in the Langhe.
The entrance to the Municipal Cemetery of Dogliani (realized between 1855 and 1867) is certainly the most significant intervention, the most imaginative and exclusive reinterpretation of Gothic style produced by Schellino.
With its marvelous pointed spires, which harmonize and draw inspiration from the pyramidal tips of poplars and cypresses facing the sky, the monumental facade expresses a sort of "religious aesthetic".
The entrance is made of handmade bricks, rough and dark, with mortar joints, alternated with crosses and wrought iron gates, which animate and enrich the whole complex, shaggy and sharp, unpredictable and mysterious at the same time.
Inside, in addition to Schellino's modest tomb, lie the remains of the President of the Republic Luigi Einaudi, a native of Dogliani.
Text from the web page
"Il CuneoGotico è un progetto
Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Cuneo"
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First United Church
(c. 1894) 151 Lakeshore Road W.
The earlier church on the site, which was built in 1845, was relocated and a portion of the present building was built in 1894. Formerly the Port Credit Methodist Church, this building became an incorporated chapel of the First United Church in 1925. It had been the third meeting place for Port Credit’s Methodists, and was originally constructed of red brick. New additions and an extension were added in 1942 and 1950 respectively, and the entire church was sheathed in cut stone to harmonize the exterior. The original portion of the church, now missing its original tower, fronts onto Lakeshore Road, while the 1950 extension is home to First United Church.
To the wild wood and the downs
To the silent wilderness
Where the soul need not repress
Its music, lest it should not find
An echo in another's mind,
Thile the touch of Nature's art
Harmonizes heart to heart.
Radiant Sister of the Day
Awake! arise! and come away!
To the wild woods and the plains,
And the pools where winter rains
- P.B. Shelley
The Cure - Open
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMHU8brIsSQ
extra for religious folk - S.African song:
Joe Niemand - Glory to the King album
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYwUytM0tmg
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"hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. hatred darkens life; love illumines it."
~ dr. martin luther king, jr.
As the sun dips below the horizon, casting a soft hue over the tranquil sea, a sense of serenity envelops the landscape. The lighthouse stands tall and steadfast against the fading light, its beam a guiding presence for ships navigating the twilight waters. Gentle waves lap against the shore, harmonizing with the soft rustle of the breeze through the coastal grasses. This idyllic scene, where the calming beauty of nature meets the reassuring safety of the lighthouse, creates a perfect blend of peace and protection, a timeless sanctuary for both seafarers and dreamers alike.
Located on the north side, the Gate of the Conception leads to the courtyard of orange trees. Completed in 1887, this doorway seamlessly matches the Gothic style of the Cathedral. Its façade features a depiction of Jesus as a priest with his apostles. Despite being added later, it harmonizes beautifully with the building’s historic architecture.
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**🎬 Prompt :**
Un portrait hyperréaliste d’un lapin aux yeux bleu cristallin, regard intense et légèrement mélancolique, centré dans le cadre, symétrie parfaite. Sa fourrure est d’une douceur extrême, finement texturée, avec des nuances ivoire et argent, capturant chaque filament de lumière. Il porte une couronne délicate faite de brindilles naturelles entrelacées, surmontée d’œufs pastel (bleu poudré, rose nacré, lilas doux) avec des textures légèrement mouchetées, évoquant une esthétique printanière féérique.
Ambiance lumineuse douce et diffuse, éclairage volumétrique avec particules flottantes scintillantes (effet neige ou poussière magique), profondeur de champ très faible (bokeh crémeux en arrière-plan), tonalités pastel dominantes (lavande, pervenche, rose pâle). Atmosphère onirique, éthérée, presque sacrée.
Caméra : objectif 85mm, ouverture f/1.4, mise au point ultra nette sur les yeux, rendu HDR subtil, détails microscopiques visibles (poils, reflets dans l’iris). Style cinématographique inspiré de la photographie fine art et du réalisme magique.
Palette colorimétrique harmonisée, grading doux façon film analogique, léger grain cinématographique. Composition centrée, arrière-plan abstrait et flou avec dégradés lumineux.
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**🎬 Prompt:**
A hyperrealistic portrait of a rabbit with crystal-blue eyes, an intense yet slightly melancholic gaze, perfectly centered with symmetrical composition. Its fur is extraordinarily soft and finely detailed, with subtle ivory and silver tones, capturing every strand of light. The rabbit wears a delicate crown made of intertwined natural twigs, adorned with pastel-colored eggs (powder blue, pearlescent pink, soft lilac) featuring subtle speckled textures, evoking a magical springtime aesthetic.
Soft, diffused lighting with volumetric light rays and floating shimmering particles (like snow or magical dust), creating an ethereal, dreamlike atmosphere. Extremely shallow depth of field with creamy bokeh in the background. Dominant pastel color palette (lavender, periwinkle, pale pink). The mood is serene, otherworldly, almost sacred.
Camera settings: 85mm lens, f/1.4 aperture, razor-sharp focus on the eyes, subtle HDR rendering, microscopic detail visible (individual hairs, reflections in the iris). Cinematic style inspired by fine art photography and magical realism.
Harmonized color grading with a soft analog film look, slight cinematic grain. Centered composition with an abstract, blurred background featuring luminous gradients.
-- ultra detailed -- photorealistic -- 8k -- cinematic lighting -- shallow depth of field -- soft glow -- pastel tones -- magical realism -- fine art photography -- hyperreal textures -- volumetric light -- dreamy atmosphere
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Is not this a true autumn day? Just the still melancholy that I love—that makes life and nature harmonize.
George Eliot
History
Vatnås Church in Grenskogen is a half-timbered cross church from around 1665.
There used to be a medieval church on the site, but it fell into disrepair after the Black Death and Grenskogen was uninhabited for more than 100 years. It is believed that the church site was added to a pre-Christian god's court connected to a water source. When Norway was Christianized, many pagan shrines were given a more "purposeful" explanation.
Vatnås Church, in the Catholic tradition, has a colorful and beautiful interior that is still in its original condition. The baptismal font is from 1685 while the altarpiece, pulpit and cross carved by Christopher Ridder are from 1665. The wall decorations were painted in 1679 and supplemented in the 18th century. Parts of the decorations were painted over in 1875, also to harmonize better with Protestantism's demands for sober church rooms. But thanks to a protective layer of dust, they were able to be resurrected in their original condition after restoration in 1947.
The crucifix above the baptismal font dates from 1250-1255 and is one of the few things that have been preserved from the old church. In the old church stood a reliquary called the Vatnåsskrinet and was made in Bergen in the 13th century. The original is in Copenhagen. An identical copy of the old reliquary stands in the church today. The chandelier is from the early Middle Ages, about 1350, and was found in the remains of the original church. The candle shields from 1683 were given to the church as a gift.
Posé dans une ambiance si particulière que je suis passé devant lui sans le voir précisément sur son support... à l'ombre et immobile il harmonise la couleur de ses ailles aux couleurs de son environnement.
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Posed in such a special atmosphere that I passed in front of him without seeing him precisely on his support... In the shade and motionless it harmonizes the color of its wings with the colors of its environment.
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In posa in un'atmosfera così speciale che sono passata davanti a lui senza vederlo esattamente sul suo appoggio... All'ombra e immobile armonizza il colore delle sue ali con i colori del suo ambiente.
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Posó en un ambiente tan especial que pasé frente a él sin verlo precisamente en su apoyo... En la sombra e inmóvil armoniza el color de sus alas con los colores de su entorno.
Philip
Strasbourg Cathedral (officially theCathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg) is quite a sight to behold. French poet and playwright Paul Claudel called the Gothic edifice a "pinky-red angel hovering over the city." Goethe declared it to be "composed of a thousand harmonizing details" and "like the most sublime, wide-spreading tree of God, proclaiming the glory of the Lord."
Composed so that the wires run vertically and are bent into a zigzag pattern so that each "zig" hooks with the wire immediately on one side and each "zag" with the wire immediately on the other. When properly harmonized create a symphonic arrangement.
Created for : Challenge 195 Background ~ Part 2
All work completed in Photoshop PS25
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"The phrase and the day and the scene harmonized in a chord. Words. Was it their colours? He allowed them to glow and fade, hue after hue..." ― James Joyce, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
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Ulu Mosque is the largest mosque in the Netherlands.
Construction began in 2009 and the building was finished in 2015.
The mosque's exterior was designed by Dutch architect Ishak Önen.
Red bricks were a deliberate choice to ensure the building complements the Dutch architectural style and harmonizes with its surroundings.
The interior was designed by Semih Irteş, an Istanbul-based architect and artist known for his traditional style.
This ground floor is for men, 2 upper floors are for women. The building is suitable for 1600 visitors.
Submitted: 30/12/2025
Needs revision
Resubmitted: 07/01/2026
Accepted: 08/01/2026