As the sun bathes the Jellybean Cabana in its golden light, a sense of tranquility envelops the air. The gentle rustle of palm trees harmonizes with the soothing melody of waves caressing the shore, creating a serene ambiance. Stepping closer, two tortoises bask lazily in the warmth, their slow movements echoing the unhurried pace of life in this coastal retreat.

 

Adorned with charming cane furniture and framed by a shimmering pool, the Cabana exudes a laid-back elegance that invites relaxation. The weather beckons for an afternoon dip, promising refreshing relief from the tropical heat. Embrace the idyllic allure of seaside living and unwind in the blissful sanctuary of the Jellybean Cabana.

 

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It’s the last week to grab the Jellybean cabana - a sizzling new release by Dead Unicorn, out at Cosmopolitan now! 🔥

 

In addition to Dead Unicorn. Thanks to my sponsors Rezz Room, Bricolage and Pitaya. 🙏💕

 

(Side note - this picture took forever to decorate - thanks for the help Kaelyn!)

 

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Credits

  

∘ Dead Unicorn

 

Dead Unicorn - Jellybean Cabana (Green) - available exclusively at Cosmopolitan Event - {Round 22/12} 19th February - 2nd March

Dead Unicorn - Beach Fence

Dead Unicorn - Armoire (Beachy)

  

∘ [Rezz Room]

 

[Rezz Room] Tortoise Animesh (Companion)

  

∘ Bricolage

 

Bricolage Mango Sectional Sofa_PG

Bricolage Mango Rattan Armchair - PG

Bricolage Mango Rattan Coffee Table

Bricolage Mango Lantern 1

Bricolage Seashell Collection II

Bricolage Coastal Magazines

  

∘ Pitaya

 

Pitaya - Lazy Hanging Planter

Pitaya - Bohemian Desert - Pergola

Pitaya - Bohemian Desert - Pergola lights

Pitaya - Bohemian Desert - Rug light

Pitaya - Bohemian Desert - Rug natural

Pitaya - Bohemian Desert - Wicker chair raw RARE

Pitaya - Bohemian Desert - Coffee table natural

Pitaya - Flowing curtains 03 SHEER

Pitaya - Rustic fall - table

Pitaya - Rustic fall - chair (white)

Pitaya - Rustic fall - centerpiece

Pitaya - Rustic fall - tableware

  

∘ Merak

 

[Merak] - Summer Chill - PG

[Merak] - Eloise Cozy Corner - PG

[Merak] - Potted Plant A

[Merak] - Potted Plant B

[Merak] - Potted Plant C

[Merak] - Woven Baskets

  

∘ ~BAZAR~

 

~BAZAR~ Cloud lounger V1 ADULT

~BAZAR~ Cloud cocktail

~BAZAR~ Cloud pitcher

~BAZAR~ Cloud oranges

~BAZAR~ Ibiza Parasol

~BAZAR~ Ibiza Sunglasses

~BAZAR~ Ibiza Beach bag 01

~BAZAR~ Ibiza Beach bag 02

~BAZAR~ Ibiza Towel 01

~BAZAR~ Ibiza Towel 02

~BAZAR~ Ibiza Crates

~BAZAR~ Ibiza Lime Crate

~BAZAR~ Ibiza Watermelon

~BAZAR~ Ibiza Watermelon slice

  

∘ What Next

 

{what next} Kentia Palm Plant (ceramic)

{what next} Kentia Palm Plant (basket)

{what next} Fiddle Leaf Plant (ceramic)

{what next} Fiddle Leaf Plant (basket)

{what next} Bird of Paradise Plant (rattan)

{what next} Bird of Paradise Plant (basket)

{what next} Bird of Paradise Plant (pot)

{what next} Kentia Palm Plant (rattan)

  

∘ Fundati

 

(Fundati) Tropical Palm I

(Fundati) Tropical Palm II

(Fundati) rock I -SAND-

(Fundati) Sand Beaches I,II,IV -waves-

  

∘ Studio Skye

 

Skye Bamboo Palm

Skye Temperate Shrubs - Hebe

Skye Temperate Shrubs - Buckeye

Skye Temperate Shrubs - Fern Type 2

Skye Temperate Shrubs - Ash

Skye Temperate Shrubs - Hosta Leaf 3

  

∘ Caboodle

 

Caboodle. - Pool Floaty - Frog

Caboodle. - Pool Floaty - Ruffled

  

∘ Nutmeg

 

Nutmeg. Clean Laundry Rack

Nutmeg. Clean Laundry Ironing Board

  

∘ KIDD GRASS Garden

 

KIDD GRASS GARDEN - PAMPAS Grass * Trio Bush *

KIDD GRASS GARDEN LONG GRASS * Wild Sword *

  

∘ Misc

 

Amelia's Coastal Treasures - Welcome to the Beach Bar & Stools

DAD "Hammock w Heart Palm Trees 2023" PG v.1.0 c/m

Little Branch _LipstickPalm.v2{Animated}

{YD} Diamond Laundry - Laundry cabinet sink PG/A

Petite Mort- Cottage Vintage Stove Cream

MINIMAL - Beach Palmtree -1 & 3-

- Legna - Deby Collection (Gold Turtle)

hive // palm tree with base . A & B

dust bunny . areca palm plant

Da Vinci Gardens. Group of 12 seagulls with sounds 5prims

First time I have ever seen one of these birds. At first I thought it was some sub-species of Robin. I had to look it up. From The Cornell Lab of Ornithology:

 

"One of the most common woodland birds of the East, the Wood Thrush is best known for its hauntingly beautiful song. Thrushes have a complicated syrinx (song box) that allows them to sing two notes at the same time and harmonize with their own voice. A large and heavily spotted thrush, it is a bird of the interior forest, seldom seen outside the deep woods."

 

I can attest that their song is quite beautiful.

 

For more information check out Cornell's website at:

 

www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wood_Thrush/id/

 

This was a difficult shot, the dense forest didn't let in much light. I switched to ISO 3200, turned on the HI ISO noise reduction and switched to AV mode (varying light and jumping birds made manual exposure almost impossible). I also used spot metering then ran this through Topaz Denoise.

The Bremen Parliament building, the *Bremische Bürgerschaft*, stands with quiet dignity on the market square, its modern lines contrasting yet harmonizing with the city’s historic heart. It feels like a house of voices — where the spirit of Bremen’s citizens and centuries of democracy still echo through its glass and stone......

 

This image captures the tranquil and majestic beauty of the Grüner See in Austria, surrounded by the steep, rugged Alps. The crystal-clear water reflects the surrounding trees and mountains, enhancing the breathtaking natural scenery. The deep greens of the water harmonize perfectly with the lush forest that stretches up to the craggy rocks in the background. The serene, cloud-covered sky adds a calming, almost meditative mood to the scene, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the untouched nature.

It's surprising how the bluest flowers arrive in spring, harmonizing with the blue skies that come with it.

This image shows the famous Golden Pavilion, or Kinkaku-ji, located in Kyoto, Japan. The temple’s exterior is covered in brilliant gold leaf, and it sits peacefully beside a reflective pond, surrounded by meticulously manicured trees and traditional Japanese gardens. The architecture is a striking example of Muromachi period design, characterized by harmony with nature, elegance, and a balanced blend of simplicity and grandeur. The top two floors of the pavilion are entirely gilded, and a golden phoenix perches atop the roof, symbolizing rebirth and immortality.

 

Historically, Kinkaku-ji was originally built in the 14th century as a retirement villa for the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and later converted into a Zen Buddhist temple. The current structure is a post-war reconstruction from 1955, as the original was tragically burned down in 1950. Despite this, Kinkaku-ji remains one of Japan's most iconic and visited landmarks, representing not only Kyoto's rich feudal history but also the resilience of Japanese cultural preservation.

 

Geographically, Kyoto is nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains in the Kansai region of Japan. Once the imperial capital for over a millennium, the city is now a major cultural hub known for its temples, shrines, traditional tea houses, and seasonal beauty—especially during cherry blossom season and autumn foliage. Kyoto's climate, with its distinct seasons, enhances the scenic splendor of landmarks like Kinkaku-ji, making them feel different and magical in each part of the year.

 

Culturally and gastronomically, Kyoto is revered for its refined and elegant cuisine, known as kaiseki. This multi-course meal emphasizes seasonal ingredients and artistic presentation. Visitors to the area can also enjoy specialties such as yudofu (boiled tofu), matcha (green tea) from nearby Uji, and traditional sweets called wagashi. Kyoto’s food scene harmonizes beautifully with its temples and gardens, offering not just nourishment but a deep sensory connection to the land and its long-standing traditions.

 

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A bleak rural tableau on a wet and raw autumn day. I could not have imagined better conditions for this type of photography. Photos like this have much more impact when the weather and sky conditions harmonize with the subject matter. The wet road really helped seal the deal on this image.

Are you awake? You were talking recently about the meaning... of our... life... unselfishness of art... Let's take music... It's really least of all connected; to say the truth, if it is connected at all, then in an idealess way, mechanically, with an empty sound... Without... without associations... Nonetheless the music miraculously penetrates into the very soul! What is resonating in us in answer to the harmonized noise? And turns it for us into the source of great delight... And unites us, and shakes us? What is its purpose? And, above all, for whom? You will say: for nothing, and... and for nobody, just so. Unselfish. Though it's not so... perhaps... For everything, in the end, has its own meaning... Both the meaning and the cause...

 

Horowitz - Scriabin: Etude for piano in C# minor, Op. 2 no. 1

  

JUSTICE

Oshino Hakkai is made up of eight spring water ponds. The water is melted snow water that comes from Mt Fuji. It takes more than 80 years to filter through the underground layers of Mt Fuji. On a clear day, the water surface reflects Mt Fuji and appears to be veiled in an almost mystic air. Not only do these ponds provide fine-quality water, but they harmonize wonderfully with the surrounding rustic scenery, and the water of Oshino Hakkai is ranked among the best-quality waters of Japan.

 

Kawaguchico, Japan

 

Copyright 2014 © Serge Daigneault

 

View the entire Japan journey here!

Although this Lesser Yellowlegs looking away from me slightly, this may still be my favourite shot of one from that trip to Elk Island National Park. Without doubt it is the reflections and how those reflections harmonize with the colour of this elegant shorebird that I find so special.

Okay, John and Jax. Having been tagged by both of you in less than 24 hours, I guess I really need to go ahead and devote the time to this task. My favorite 10 albums of all time. IMPOSSIBLE! It simply cannot be done. To try and cultivate into a mere 10 albums (and let alone rank them) a half a century of musical tastes and preferences is physically impossible. So I cannot even begin to do so.

 

I can however, relate to you perhaps ten albums that, for a plethera of reasons, have impacted who I am, how I feel about life or world issues or just everyday living, or have seeded themselves firmly into the medley of musical variations I have come to enjoy over the span of 50 years. Some are rock, some are country, some are blues, some are just uniquely different. But the majority of them have had their early roots in the blues, or have been influenced by various blues artists to some degree. So in no particular order, here they are.

 

SRV, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, The Sky is Crying.

 

Life by the Drop

 

Released about one year after Vaughan's death in 1990, the album features ten tracks originally recorded between 1984 and 1989.

 

The Sky Is Crying illustrates many of Vaughan's musical influences, including songs in the style of traditional Delta blues, Chicago blues, jump blues, jazz blues, and Jimi Hendrix. The album's tone alternates primarily between uptempo pieces and gritty, slow blues. The album includes a Grammy-winning extended instrumental cover version of Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing"; "Chitlins con Carne", a jazz instrumental; and, "Life by the Drop", a song written by Vaughan's friend Doyle Bramhall and played on acoustic guitar. This song is not about Vaughan's struggle with drug abuse, as many think, but actually about Vaughan's friendship with Doyle Bramhall from Bramhall's perspective.

 

ZZ Top, Tres Hombres.

 

Hot, Blue and Righteous

 

Tres Hombres is the third album by American blues-rock band ZZ Top, released in 1973, and marked the first of many times the band worked with engineer Terry Manning. It proved to be the group's commercial breakthrough, attracting a far larger fanbase. The album hit the top ten while the single "La Grange" hit 41 on the singles chart.

 

The band's name is often said to be a combination of two popular brands of rolling paper, Zig-Zag and Top. It has also been claimed as a tribute to blues singer Z. Z. Hill. However, Gibbons wrote in his autobiography, Rock + Roll Gearhead, that it actually came from a tribute to and a play on the name of blues guitar master B. B. King. The band had planned to call themselves Z.Z. King, but felt it was too similar. Since B.B. King was at the "top", they settled on ZZ Top.

 

In January 1973, ZZ Top opened for The Rolling Stones three shows in Hawaii. They also began recording with engineer Terry Manning at Ardent Studios in Memphis. The resultant third album, Tres Hombres (1973), was the first for which the band gained a million-seller and wide acclaim. Hombres featured ZZ's classic hit "La Grange", written about the Chicken Ranch, a famous La Grange, Texas bordello (that was also the subject of the musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas). Other album cuts like "Waitin' for the Bus" and its immediate follower "Jesus Just Left Chicago" became fan favorites and rock-radio staples. However, my favorite tune to be spawned on this album was "Hot, Blue and Righteous".

 

Delbert McClinton, Never Been Rocked Enough.

 

Every Time I Roll the Dice

 

This album is probably the most currently produced album on my list here, and possibly on my list of the 50 most influential albums for me. It as produced and relased in 1992. Nothing since then, at least to my immediate knowledge, would make the list.

 

Delbert McClinton (born 4 November 1940, Lubbock, Texas) is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, harmonica player, and pianist. Active as a side-man since at least 1962 and as a band leader since 1972, he has recorded several major-label albums, and charted singles on the Billboard Hot 100, Mainstream Rock Tracks, and Hot Country Songs charts. His highest-peaking single was "Tell Me About It", a 1992 duet with Tanya Tucker which reached #4 on the Country charts. He has also had four albums that made it to #1 on the U.S. Blues chart, and another that reached #2.

 

His 1992 release of this album featured the hit single "Every Time I Roll the Dice", which made it to #13 on the US Mainstream Rock charts, While the album only made it to #113. He has written for and recorded with a group of musicians that reads like the who's who or the music industry, including John Lennon.

 

And at the legendary Skyliner Ballroom, where McClinton's band was the only white act to play its Blue Monday nights AND be the backing band for the headliners, he received a first-class tutelage from the masters of blues music like Jimmy Reed, Howlin' Wolf and Sonny Boy Williamson. McClinton cut a number of local and regional singles before hitting the national charts in 1962 playing harmonica on Bruce Channel's now classic “Hey! Baby.” On a subsequent package tour of England, Delbert showed some of his harp licks to the rhythm guitarist for a young band at the bottom of the bill. The lessons he gave John Lennon were later heard on hit singles by The Beatles; when the two met Lennon already knew the instrument's basics, and the experienced McClinton shared some new licks with him.

 

Pink Floyd, Momentary Lapse of Reason

 

On The Turning Away.

 

A Momentary Lapse of Reason is the thirteenth studio album by English progressive rock group Pink Floyd. It was released in the UK and US in September 1987. In 1985 guitarist David Gilmour began to assemble a group of musicians to work on his third solo album. At the end of 1986 he changed his mind, and decided that the new material would instead be included in a new Pink Floyd album. Subsequently Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason and keyboardist Richard Wright (who had left the group in 1979) were brought on board for the project. Although for legal reasons Wright could not be re-admitted to the band, he and Mason helped Gilmour craft what would become the first Pink Floyd album since the departure of lyricist and bass guitarist Roger Waters in December 1985.

 

The album was recorded primarily on Gilmour's converted houseboat, Astoria. Its production was marked by an ongoing legal dispute between Waters and the band as to who owned the rights to Pink Floyd's name, which was not resolved until several months after the album was released. Unlike most of Pink Floyd's studio albums, A Momentary Lapse of Reason has no central theme, and is instead a collection of rock songs written mostly by Gilmour and musician Anthony Moore. Although the album received mixed reviews and was derided by Waters, with the help of an enormously successful world tour it easily out-sold their previous album The Final Cut. A Momentary Lapse of Reason is certified multi-platinum in the US.

 

Although the amazing talents of Water's were not present on this album, it still spawned two of my all time favorite songs, "Dogs of War", and "On the Turning Away".

 

Iron Maiden, Live After Death.

 

Rime of the Ancient Mariner

 

Live After Death is a live album by the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, released on October 14, 1985 on EMI in Europe and its sister label Capitol Records in the US (it was re-released by Sanctuary/Columbia Records in the US in 2002). It was recorded during the band's World Slavery Tour. The album was instrumental in establishing the band as an extraordinary live band and is regarded as one of the best live albums ever recorded.

 

For anyone with a love of metal, Iron Maiden is a must hear band. The cover art was done by Derek Riggs, and pictures the band's mascot, Eddie rising from a grave. On that grave is a tombstone with a quote from the fantasy and horror fiction author H. P. Lovecraft's The Nameless City:

 

"That is not dead which can eternal lie

Yet with strange aeons even death may die."

 

The proper quote is actually "And with strange..." instead of "Yet with strange...". A similar version of this phrase is used in Metallica's song "The Thing That Should Not Be" from the Master of Puppets album.

 

Queensryche, Operation Mindcrime.

 

Suite Sister Mary

 

Operation: Mindcrime is a concept album by American progressive metal band Queensrÿche. Released on May 3, 1988, it is the band's third full-length album. A rock opera, its story follows a man who becomes disillusioned with the society of the time and reluctantly becomes involved with a revolutionary group as an assassin of political leaders. The album is highly regarded within the heavy metal community, often labelled as one of the genre's finest works. It ranked at number 10 at metal-rules.com's best heavy metal albums ever. In January 1989, it ranked #34 on Kerrang! magazine's "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums Of All Time."

 

The album begins with the protagonist, Nikki, in a hospital. He lies in a near catatonic state, unable to remember anything but snippets from his past. Suddenly, Nikki's memories come flooding back in a torrent. He remembers how, as a heroin addict and would-be political radical frustrated with contemporary society, he was manipulated into joining a supposed secret organization dedicated to revolution. At the head of this organization is a political and religious demagogue known only as Dr. X, who by manipulating Nikki through a combination of his heroin addiction and brainwashing techniques, uses Nikki as an assassin. Whenever Dr. X uses the word "mindcrime" Nikki becomes his docile puppet, a state which Dr. X uses to command Nikki to undertake any murder that the Doctor wishes. Through one of Dr. X's probable associates, a corrupt priest named Father William, Nikki is offered the services of a prostitute-turned-nun named Sister Mary. Through his friendship and growing affection toward Sister Mary, Nikki begins to question the nature of what he is doing. Dr. X notices this and, seeing a potential threat in Mary, orders Nikki to kill both her and the priest. Nikki goes to Mary's church and kills the priest, but after confronting Mary fails to comply with the command to murder her. He and Mary decided to leave the organization together, and Nikki goes to Dr. X to tell him that they are out. Dr. X, however, reminds Nikki that he is an addict, and that he is the one who can provide him with his daily fix. Nikki leaves, conflicted and returns to Mary, only to find her dead, hanging from her own rosary. He cannot cope with the loss, as well as the possibility that he himself may have killed her and not known it, and begins to succumb to insanity. The police, arriving on the scene, arrest him for Mary's murder and the murders he committed for Dr. X. He is put into a hospital, where he begins to remember what has happened.

 

Rush, Hemispheres.

 

La Villa Strangiato

 

Hemispheres is the sixth studio album by the Canadian rock band Rush, released in 1978. The album was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales and mixed at Trident Studios in London. This album continues Rush's trend of using the fantasy and science fiction lyrics written by Neil Peart. Similar to their 1976 release, 2112, Hemispheres contains a single, epic song broken into chapters as the first half of the album ("Cygnus X-1, Book II: Hemispheres") while the second half contains two more conventionally-executed tracks ("Circumstances", "The Trees"), then is rounded out by the nine-and-a-half-minute instrumental, "La Villa Strangiato".

 

The album contains examples of Rush's adherence to progressive rock standards including the use of epic, multi-movement song structures, complex rhythms and time signatures, and flexible guitar solos, like those found in "La Villa Strangiato".

 

Hemispheres was Rush's fourth consecutive Gold album upon release in 1978 and would subsequently go Platinum in the US. For a short period of time, the album was released on Canadian red vinyl in a gatefold sleeve with poster (catalogue number SANR-1-1015), and as a limited edition picture disc (catalogue number SRP-1300),both have which become much sought after collectors items.

 

Hang in there, folks....only 3 to go. I apologize, but I try not to halfway do anything...LOL!

 

Metallica, Ride the Lightning.

 

Ride The Lightning

 

Ride the Lightning is the second studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released on July 27, 1984 through Megaforce Records and was re-released on November 19, 1984 by Elektra Records. Ride the Lightning was certified gold by the RIAA on November 5, 1987 and was most recently certified 5x platinum on June 9, 2003.

 

Ride the Lightning retains the speed of Kill 'Em All on songs like "Trapped Under Ice" and "Fight Fire with Fire", but also contains the first of Metallica's longer, more intricate tracks, such as "Fade to Black" and the nearly 9-minute closing instrumental "The Call of Ktulu". "Ride the Lightning" is the last Metallica album to credit former member, Dave Mustaine. Ride the Lightning was listed at #3 on a list compiled by metal-rules.com of the Top 100 Metal Albums of All Time.

 

"Ride the Lightning" is Metallica's first song which directly pointed on the misery of the criminal justice system. The song is one of two on the album that credits former member Dave Mustaine. The lyrics of the song "Ride the Lightning" are written from the perspective of someone who is forthcoming death-by-electrocution, although he didn't commit murder.

 

"For Whom the Bell Tolls" was composed by Cliff Burton, James Hetfield, and Lars Ulrich. The songs inspiration is Ernest Hemingway's novel For Whom the Bell Tolls about the dishonor of modern warfare and Robert Jordan's eminent doom during the bloody Spanish Civil War, with specific allusions to the scene in which five soldiers are obliterated during an air-strike, whilst taking a position on a hill.

 

The lyrics of Fade to Black suggest a man contemplating, then eventually committing suicide. Metallica revealed that they have received letters from fans who were dissuaded from committing suicide by the song.

 

"Creeping Death" describes the Plague of the Firstborn (Exodus 12:29). The lyrics deal with the 10 plagues on Egypt, and throughout the song, four of the ten plagues are mentioned as well as the Passover.

 

"The Call of Ktulu" was Metallica's second instrumental song, following the first instrumental "(Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth" from Kill 'Em All. The song working title was originally "When Hell Freezes Over".

 

The idea of the song "The Call of Ktulu" is based upon H.P. Lovecraft's book The Shadow Over Innsmouth which was first introduced to the rest of the band by Cliff Burton. The song's name was taken from one of H.P. Lovecraft's main stories featuring Cthulhu, The Call of Cthulhu, which was written in 1928 for the magazine Weird Tales. The name "Ktulu" is originally written "Cthulhu" by H.P. Lovecraft.

 

And all this time you thought they were just a bunch of fucking stoners.....hehehe.

 

Led Zeppelin, IV.

 

Battle of Evermore

 

The fourth album by the English rock band Led Zeppelin was released on 8 November 1971. No title is printed on the album, so it is generally referred to as Led Zeppelin IV, following the naming standard used by the band's first three studio albums. Also the album has alternatively been referred to as , Four Symbols, The Fourth Album (those two titles each having been used in the Atlantic Records catalogue), Untitled, Runes, Sticks, ZoSo and The Hermit. Zoso is also the moniker for the band's guitarist, Jimmy Page.

 

Upon its release, Led Zeppelin IV was a commercial and critical success. The album is one of the best-selling albums in history at 37 million units. It has shipped over 23 million units in the United States alone, putting it third on the all-time list in the United States and twelfth world-wide. In 2003, the album was ranked 66th on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

 

"Black Dog" got its name from a stray black dog that was roaming about the concourse of Headley Grange during recording sessions for the song.

 

"The Battle of Evermore" and "Misty Mountain Hop" are references to J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings novels.

 

"Going to California" is a reference to John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath.

 

The idea for each member of the band to choose a personal emblem for the cover was Page's. In an interview he gave in 1977, he recalled:

 

After all this crap that we'd had with the critics, I put it to everybody else that it'd be a good idea to put out something totally anonymous. At first I wanted just one symbol on it, but then it was decided that since it was our fourth album and there were four of us, we could each choose our own symbol. I designed mine and everyone else had their own reasons for using the symbols that they used.

 

Page stated that he designed his own symbol himself and has never publicly disclosed any reasoning behind it. However, it has been argued that his symbol appeared as early as 1557 to represent Saturn. The symbol is sometimes referred to as "ZoSo", though Page has explained that it was not in fact intended to be a word at all.

 

Bassist John Paul Jones' symbol, which he chose from Rudolf Koch's Book of Signs, is a single circle intersecting 3 vesica pisces (a triquetra). It is intended to symbolise a person who possesses both confidence and competence.

 

Drummer John Bonham's symbol, the three interlocking rings, was picked by the drummer from the same book. It represents the triad of mother, father and child, but also happens to be the logo for Ballantine beer.

 

Singer Robert Plant's symbol was his own design, being based on the sign of the supposed Mu civilisation.

 

There is also a fifth, smaller symbol chosen by guest vocalist Sandy Denny representing her contribution to the track "The Battle of Evermore"; it appears in the credits list on the inner sleeve of the LP, serving as an asterisk and is shaped like three triangles touching at their points.

 

And finally we make it home with....

 

Allman Brothers, Live at Fillmore East.

 

Statesboro Blues - Live

 

At Fillmore East is a double live album by The Allman Brothers Band. The band's breakthrough success, At Fillmore East was released in July 1971. It ranks Number 49 among Rolling Stone magazine’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and remains among the top-selling albums in the band’s catalogue. It is often cited as being one of the most well-known live recordings in history.

 

Recorded at the Fillmore East concert hall, the storied rock venue in New York City, on Friday and Saturday March 12, 1971–March 13, 1971, it showcased the band's mixture of blues, Southern rock and jazz. The cover of Blind Willie McTell's "Statesboro Blues" which opens the set showcases Duane Allman's slide guitar work in open E Tuning. "Whipping Post" became the standard for a long, epic jam that never lost interest (opening in 11/8 time, unusual territory for a rock band), while the ethereal-to-furious "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed", with its harmonized melody, Latin feel and burning drive invited comparisons with John Coltrane (especially Duane's solo-ending pull-offs, a direct nod to the jazz saxophonist).

 

The album was produced by Tom Dowd, who condensed the running time of various songs, occasionally even merging multiple performances onto one track. At Fillmore East peaked at #13 on Billboard's Pop Albums chart.

 

Two other songs recorded during the same set of shows, "Trouble No More", and the memorable "Mountain Jam", were later released on Eat a Peach, the latter spanning two sides of the double album.

 

Those songs were later included in their entirety, along with uncut versions of some, re-edited versions of others, and some previously omitted tracks, on a new release of the Fillmore material entitled The Fillmore Concerts (1992). "Stormy Monday" gained back a harmonica solo; "Don't Keep Me Wonderin'" and "Drunken Hearted Boy" were included as well.

 

In 1998 a 5.1 DTS mix of the original version was released with Duane Allman in the left rear channel, Dickey Betts in the right rear channel, Jai Johanny Johanson in the front left channel, Butch Trucks in the right front channel and Gregg Allman and Berry Oakley both spread out over the front and center channels.

 

George Kimball of Rolling Stone magazine hailed them as "the best damn rock and roll band this country has produced in the past five years." A few months later, group leader Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident. The group survived that and the death of bassist Oakley in another motorcycle accident a year later; with replacement members Chuck Leavell and Lamar Williams, the Allman Brothers Band achieved its peak commercial success in 1973 with the album Brothers and Sisters and the hit single "Ramblin' Man". Internal turmoil overtook the band soon after; the group dissolved in 1976, reformed briefly at the end of the decade with additional personnel changes, and dissolved again in 1982.

 

In 1989, the group reformed with some new members and has been recording and touring since. A series of personnel changes in the late 1990s was capped by the departure of Betts. The group found stability during the 2000s with Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks, the nephew of their drummer, serving as its guitarists, and became renowned for their month-long string of shows in New York City each spring. The band has been awarded eleven gold and five platinum albums between 1971 and 2005 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. Rolling Stone ranked them 52nd on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time in 2004.

These days models are dime a dozen. In fact, she did not even cost me 1/12 of a dime.

Just select an interesting background and make it a contest. I've selected this girl, as her dress harmonized the best with those illuminated panels. I could not find out the artist who is responsible for the display. I may still try.

 

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This guy reminded me of one of my late Mom's favorite songs. I would, then, harmonize with her and Dad would join in from time to time. Just one of many memorable moments I spent with them.

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXUfpme4H30

 

I think this little guy is a warbler. But then again, what do I know about birds, nothing. I just see something that looks beautiful to me and I take a picture of it.

 

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This is a simple, classic still life, of course... It has been set in a hearth, sporting a copper pot courtesy of my mother-in-law Antonia, and a firedog in the background. And it should be tasted listening to this cheery execution of the two Quodlibet by Bach (the so-called Wedding quodlibet BWV 524, followed by the 30th variation ending the Goldberg variations BWV 988 - starting at 10 min 16'').

 

As for the quodlibet (Latin word for "whatever you wish"), it was a common practice to mix different tunes - most often from folk songs - into one.

It should be noted that according to Forkel, Bach's earliest biographer, quodlibets were a custom observed at Bach family reunions: "they then sang popular songs partly of comic and also partly of indecent content, all mixed together on the spur of the moment. (…) This kind of improvised harmonizing they called a Quodlibet, and not only could laugh over it quite whole-heartedly themselves, but also aroused just as hearty and irresistible laughter in all who heard them."

So quodlibets are endowed with the rich scent and the good humour of familiar, everyday life. Hope that you will enjoy both the picture and the music. Wish you all a good wekend.

 

Just allow me a concluding linguistic afterthought. For the vast majority of you who do not know Italian, I must say that I love the English phrase "still life" - for in Italian this kind of subject is called a natura morta (i.e. dead nature, dead things). I like much better "still life", which entails the idea that the portrayed things may not be so dead - just temporarily removed from the flux of the life of the world to perform a lasting performance which will render them durable :-)

 

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Singing along with the birds, harmonizing with nature's symphony.

No negativity just merging in.

 

LM: Lower Saxony ... :P

Peppermint Patty breathes in the adventure. The air crackles with an almost palpable energy, a constant hum of anticipation and movement.

 

"Oboy, oboy," she thinks. "I've got to get a window seat. I've just got to!"

 

Visually, the Paprihaven train station is a kaleidoscope of activity. The platforms themselves are stages upon which streams of people pass by, the jumble of their conversations a flow of individual stories converging and diverging.

 

"Hmmm... but I also need to check out the passengers. I want to sit next to someone looks interesting and talkative. No sleepers or sourpusses!"

 

The vast arching ceilings add to the ambiance of something momentous. They lend natural and artificial light along with the electronic departure and arrival boards. Each flickering change of venue promises the lure and lore of travel.

 

"Okay, gotta keep my ticket ready and accessible for the collector."

 

Vendors at newsstands and coffee shops add splashes of color, their displays of magazines, snacks, and steaming cups of coffee a beacon for weary travelers.

 

"Did I remember my sandwiches? Yes! One peanut butter, jelly, and banana, and one cheese and baloney."

 

And of course, the trains themselves are monumental presences – sleek, powerful machines of steel and glass, their windows reflecting the bustling scene around them.

 

"This train is my favorite type. I love their seats!"

 

The soundscape of a busy train station is equally rich and complex, a cacophony that somehow harmonizes into an urban symphony. The most dominant sound is the constant murmur of human voices, a low thrum of conversations in countless languages, punctuated by bursts of laughter or the occasional shouted farewell.

 

"Everyone is dressed so nice. I guess blue was the memo. That lady even has one blue stocking. Ah, well. Never let AI dress you."

 

This is layered with the rattle and roll of luggage wheels on the tiled floors, a rhythmic percussion that underscores the flow of people. From the tracks, there's the distant, echoing rumble of an approaching train, growing steadily louder until it culminates in a powerful whoosh as it pulls into the station. The hiss of air brakes is a sharp, characteristic sound, followed by the metallic groan of the doors opening and closing.

 

Over it all, the disembodied voice of the station announcer cuts through the din, a calm, authoritative presence relaying vital information about platforms and delays, often accompanied by the distinctive chime or melodic jingle that precedes each announcement. The occasional toot of a train horn adds a deeper, more resonant note to this intricate sound tapestry.

 

"Did I put my favorite mixtape in my cassette player? Did I remember my headphones?"

 

Together, the sights and sounds create an atmosphere of constant motion and fleeting connections, a place where journeys begin and end, and the pulse of travel life beats strong.

 

"It's going to be a great day!"

 

Yes, just 'a day'. You see, Peppermint Patty loves train travel so much, she saves up her allowance to ride the train around Paprihaven. She will disembark at the Eastern Woods and enjoy a lunch and a few hours of relaxation at one of the parks there. Then get back on the next train and complete the circuit.

 

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A year of the shows and performers of the Bijou Planks Theater.

 

Peanuts Collection

50 Years Celebration

Peppermint Patty

1998, Flambro

 

Flambro is another of our favorite brands for the Peanuts license. We had an account with them when we had our collectibles store and Flambro never failed to delight with their colorful and innovative designs.

 

This series, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Peanuts (Which occured in 2000), features nine figurines, each of them incredibly cute, such as Peppermint Patty here.

 

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Chest deep, a density and diversity of native wildflowers that would thrill any naturalist. Blacktip senecio (yellow), alpine larkspur (dark blue/purple), Porter lovage (white) and bluebells (light blue) harmonize to form a pleasing landscape. Governor Basin, San Juan Mountains

One Lily is joy and several are a pleasure. In the wondrous white flowering there was an unfocused centre ready to be composed into a Heart. The Heart was all ready fading, the bright petals were gently time spent mouldering back to soil from where they had sprouted with their moment of splendid presentation now fading into degradation. One picture repeated and repeated to release the central pulse from the Heart of Death and of Life to fulfil the flowering out of The Lily of Life not unlike the sephira of Tiphareth on The Tree of Life.

 

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Tiferet (Hebrew: תִּפְאֶרֶת Tip̄ʾereṯ, in pausa: תִּפְאָרֶת Tip̄ʾāreṯ, lit. 'beauty, glory, adornment')[1] alternatively Tifaret, Tiphareth, Tifereth or Tiphereth, is the sixth sefira in the kabbalistic Tree of Life. It has the common association of "Spirituality", "Balance", "Integration", "Beauty", "Miracles", and "Compassion".[2]

 

Description

In the Bahir it states: "Sixth is the adorned, glorious, delightful throne of glory, the house of the world to come. Its place is engraved in wisdom as it says 'God said: Let there be light, and there was light.'" [3]

 

Tiferet is the force that integrates the sefira of Chesed ("Kindness") and Gevurah ("Strength", also called Din, "Judgement"). These two forces are, respectively, expansive (giving) and restrictive (receiving). Either of them without the other could not manifest the flow of Divine energy; they must be balanced in perfect proportion by balancing compassion with discipline. This balance can be seen in the role of Tiferet, wherein the conflicting forces are harmonized, and creation flowers forth. Tiferet also similarly balances Netzach and Hod. In that case, Hod can be seen as the intellect whereas Netzach is seen as emotion.

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Le bâtiment Richard Meier, d'un blanc éclatant, se dresse au cœur de la nature environnante. Que les visiteurs se réjouissent : là où l'art et le nouveau bâtiment du musée s'harmonisent, ils seront les gagnants. Ici, pas de compétition pour occuper la vedette, mais un lieu empreint d'art, un lieu qui révèle sa vraie nature et offre un écrin aux œuvres de l'artiste-mécène du musée ainsi qu'à l'art contemporain.

« Mon architecture ouverte et transparente crée des transitions fluides entre l'intérieur et l'extérieur et reflète le même lien avec la nature que celui exprimé dans les œuvres de Hans Arp. »

En tant que l'un des plus grands architectes de musées internationaux, Richard Meier se réfère dans son architecture aux principes du modernisme classique, un style qui a connu son apogée au début du XXe siècle. Cette époque a également façonné l'œuvre du duo d'artistes Hans Arp et Sophie Taeuber-Arp. Le bâtiment de Meier est baigné de lumière et semble emmener les visiteurs hors de leur quotidien. Ici, les œuvres trouvent un espace propice à leur épanouissement.

 

The dazzling white Richard Meier Building stands out in the heart of the surrounding nature. Visitors can rejoice: wherever art and the new museum building harmonize, they will be the winners. Here, there's no competition for the spotlight, but a place imbued with art, a place that reveals its true nature and provides a showcase for the works of the museum's artist-patron as well as contemporary art.

"My open and transparent architecture creates seamless transitions between indoors and outdoors and reflects the same connection with nature expressed in the works of Hans Arp."

As one of the greatest international museum architects, Richard Meier refers in his architecture to the principles of classical modernism, a style that reached its peak in the early 20th century. This era also shaped the work of the artist duo Hans Arp and Sophie Taeuber-Arp. Meier's building is bathed in light and seems to transport visitors away from their everyday lives. Here, the works find a space conducive to their development.

Puente del Kursaal, Donostia, Guipúzcoa, España.

 

Puente de tramos rectos de hormigón armado, recubierto por piedra de Motrico y mármol rosa, con elementos decorativos de estilo modernista. Construido sobre grandes pilares, de donde arrancan las seis características farolas que contienen a esta obra su marcada personalidad.

 

A comienzos del siglo XX. El ayuntamiento apoya la construcción de un tercer puente sobre el Urumea "en el que se armonicen la solidez y la resistencia con la monumentalidad y belleza del conjunto".

 

El ingeniero Ribera presentó al Ayuntamiento una importante modificación: el puente de la Zurriola, proyecto inicialmente con arcos, será construido con tramos rectos.

 

El 14 de Agosto de 1921 numerosísimo público acudió a la inauguración.

 

El barandado metálico y los obeliscos que hacen de farolas son obra de Victor Arana. Las cuatro esfinges de bronce pertenecen a la reforma de 1993. Tienen 120 metros de largo como el puente de Santa catalina con el que mantiene cierta armonía de líneas y es algo mayor que el Puente de María Cristina, de 100 metros.

 

Años de realización: 1918-1921

 

Autor: J.E.RIBERA

 

Bridge of straight sections of reinforced concrete, covered by motric stone and pink marble, with decorative elements of modernist style. Built on large pillars, from which the six characteristic lanterns that contain this work its marked personality.

 

At the beginning of the 20th century. The city council supports the construction of a third bridge over the Urumea "in which solidity and resistance are harmonized with the monumentality and beauty of the whole".

 

Engineer Ribera presented the City Council with an important modification: the Zurriola bridge, initially with arches, will be built with straight sections.

 

On August 14, 1921, a large audience attended the inauguration.

 

The metal balustrade and the obelisks that act as lampposts are the work of Victor Arana. The four bronze sphinxes belong to the 1993 reform. They are 120 meters long, like the Santa Catalina bridge, with which it maintains a certain harmony of lines and is somewhat larger than the María Cristina Bridge, which is 100 meters long.

 

Years of realization: 1918-1921

 

Author: J.E.RIBERA

Las torres de la Iglesia de la Clerecía, enmarcadas en el cielo sobre el claustro de la Casa de las Conchas, es una de las imágenes icónicas de Salamanca. El reto es encontrar una visión personal de esa instantánea tantas veces capturada.

En la composición traté de jugar con la repetición en fuga de elementos y formas simétricas, característico de la arquitectura de los claustros. El propio formato de la imagen se acerca a un cuadrado para acentuar la simetría multidireccional, que es rota por las torres sobresaliendo sobre el cuarto superior de la escena.

Para amplificar el espacio disponible, utilicé un objetivo de 14 mm sobre una cámara de formato completo, cosido en una panorámica de 4 tomas en vertical. Las líneas rectas se convirtieron en curvas vertiginosas en la imagen resultante. Pero gracias a un trabajo artesanal con la herramienta “angulo ancho adaptable” de Photoshop, he conseguido que la perspectiva recupere un aspecto hasta cierto punto “natural”.

Esperé a la “hora mágica” para que las luces artificiales y naturales armonizasen su intensidad. Necesitaba cerrar el objetivo a F8 para conseguir una profundidad de campo óptima. No tenía trípode. Así que subí la velocidad de obturación a 125, y tuve que trabajar con el ISO a 800, lo que producía un visible ruido en las zonas menos iluminadas. Lo eliminé en el procesado utilizando un software que me tiene fascinado: PureRaw.

 

The towers of the Clerecía Church, framed in the sky above the cloister of the Casa de las Conchas, is one of the iconic images of Salamanca. The challenge is to find a personal vision of that snapshot so many times captured.

In the composition I tried to play with the fleeting repetition of elements and symmetrical forms, characteristic of the architecture of the cloisters. The image format itself is close to a square to accentuate the multidirectional symmetry, which is broken by the towers jutting out over the top quarter of the scene.

To amplify the available space, I used a 14mm lens on a full frame camera, stitched into a 4 shot vertical panorama. Straight lines turned into dizzying curves in the resulting image. But thanks to some craftsmanship with Photoshop's "adaptive wide angle" tool, I managed to get the perspective back to a somewhat "natural" look.

I waited for the "magic hour" for the artificial and natural lights to harmonize their intensity. I needed to close the lens down to F8 to get optimal depth of field. I had no tripod. So I increased the shutter speed to 125, and had to work with the ISO at 800, which produced visible noise in the dim areas. I removed it in processing using software that has fascinated me: PureRaw.

 

Created for Photoshop Contest ~ Week 1077

 

Thanks to Nekane Gonzales for starter image.

 

Completed in Photoshop PS25

 

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Pilgrims gather on the sacred banks of the Ganges River, wrapped in the comforting warmth of a fire dancing in the shadows of dawn. Their faces, lit by flickering flames, tell stories of faith and hope, while the essence of Kumbha Mela manifests in every shared glance and every whispered word.

 

The sound of the flowing river harmonizes the moment, a fluid song that accompanies prayers and reflections. Families and friends engage in silent dialogues, waiting for the first light of day that will bring new blessings.

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The favourite shot of my favourite spot :-)

 

Yesterday evening the time was due for the sunset I had waited for more than 3 months since I discovered this place. Everytime I went there I had either a clear sky which also looked quite nice or the sky just didn't have the right color to harmonize with the field. As I was drivin to Heidelberg yesterday I noticed some nice soft clouds building up in the sky, not real clouds just those soft strokes of white and I thought well let's give it a try this might get nice. And finally I was rewarded, the 5th or sixth time I went to this location all was in place. The field had turned golden, no wind so I could get a sharp shot of the field, beautiful sky and great sunset.

 

I'm quite happy that I didn't skrew it :-) I did focusstacking with f/11 here + 3 exposure bracketing + I used my Lee 0.6 GND. All in place and this was the last shot I took.

 

Only thing which wasen't so perfect where the mosquitos and me wearing shorts in this field. wow this was quite itching :-)

  

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What would the world look like if there was only one kind of identical flower, one kind of tree, all the same, an unchanging cloudless sky, one kind of animal and one only? One religion, one and only one point of view, one kind of child--all boys or all girls, all looking the same, inhabiting one huge nation that covered the earth?

 

Variety is everything. Differences make the world great. Harmonizing differences is the goal of the gardener. Great leaders are gardeners, respecting the earth's diversity and all its peoples. Some demigods harbor a soul like weed killer, poisoning everything they touch. They can never hurt enough people to satisfy their desire for power.

Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in the Thomas-Dale neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.

 

The brick church, built from 1909 to 1915, is atypically designed in Beaux-Arts style by Buechner & Orth to harmonize with the nearby Minnesota State Capitol. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Those of us who follow the organic and ecological works mixed with Elicio Ember's fantasy, have been able to observe how he can place the admired Tolkian elves both in a city that had nothing to envy Rivendell as in a dark and swampy swamp. Preserving a structure between Celtic and Viking in the constructions, it harmonizes with the environment with the colors and the moss that covers everything until it transforms the swamp and the buildings into a single being. The place keeps the magic in a delicate and subtle way, like the secrets of its inhabitants and the life forms that swarm around.

 

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Built in 1928, this is the only skyscraper in the historic center of St. Augustine, and was designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style in order to harmonize with the surrounding city. The 7-story building served as bank offices for most of its existence, now being home to professional offices on the upper levels, a restaurant at ground level, and Treasury on the Plaza, an events venue, in the old lobby and banking hall.

Nubes en el horizonte y olas a mis pies, luz y color armonizando un nuevo día en la isla de Ibiza.

Clouds on the horizon, waves at my feet, light and color harmonizing a new day on the island of Ibiza.

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the young gypsy woman sends out the melody to harmonize with nature.

Today, July 1, 2017 we celebrate Canada's 150th birthday. TO Canada with love" TO on aime Canada. Bonne Fête Canada! Happy birthday, Canadians! #Canada150

 

The First Nation's people have been here for 13,000 years and our task, both individually and collectively is to harmonize with them respectfully.

 

Thanks for visiting, enjoy your weekend!

Escape to a serene bayou retreat, where moss-draped cypress trees sway gently, and the chorus of wildlife echoes through the marshlands. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you explore winding waterways, bask in the glow of tree filtered light, and witness breathtaking sunsets over the tranquil bayou. Welcome to Kuulua where the rhythm of the swamp harmonizes with the melody of the wild.

 

Kuulua's Bayou (Kuulua's Bayou - www.flickr.com/groups/tilheyra/, Kuulua (4, 136, 24))

Created for DUC25 ~ September Challenge

 

Thanks to Bodrins for starter image.

 

All work completed in Photoshop Beta 2025

 

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In the heart of Tours, France, the cityscape unfolds like a captivating chapter in a historical novel. The cobblestone streets wind gracefully, adorned with architectural gems that echo the elegance of centuries past. The charming buildings, with their stone facades and ornate wrought-iron balconies, stand as silent witnesses to the city's rich history.

 

As you stroll through the center, you are greeted by a symphony of colors – the warm beige of medieval structures harmonizing with the soft hues of Renaissance mansions. The intricate details of each building tell stories of bygone eras, adding a layer of sophistication to the city's ambiance.

 

The lively atmosphere is further enriched by the presence of quaint cafes and restaurants that spill onto the sidewalks. Elegant tables with checkered tablecloths invite locals and visitors alike to savor a moment of relaxation amidst the architectural splendor. The air is filled with the tantalizing aroma of French cuisine, drawing you in with promises of gastronomic delights.

 

Sunlight filters through the narrow streets, casting a gentle glow on the facades and creating a play of shadows that accentuates the city's timeless beauty. The rhythm of life in Tours seems to slow down as people leisurely enjoy their meals, engaged in animated conversations against the backdrop of this architectural marvel.

 

Tours, with its fusion of history and modernity, captures the essence of French charm. It is a city where the past seamlessly intertwines with the present, and every corner reveals a picturesque scene that delights the senses and nourishes the soul.

 

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This photograph from Gibbs Gardens, located in Ball Ground, Georgia, showcases a quaint rustic pavilion nestled discreetly among a vibrant green forest. The pavilion, constructed with simple wooden beams and a shingled roof, stands as an idyllic resting place for visitors wandering the garden's extensive network of trails. Surrounded by the rich tapestry of foliage, the structure harmonizes with the natural surroundings, providing a serene spot to enjoy the tranquility of the woods. The soft dappling of sunlight through the leaves creates a pattern of light and shadow on the ground, enhancing the sense of seclusion and retreat. This image invites viewers to step into a world where the hustle of daily life is replaced by the soothing whispers of nature.

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Boy, this has been difficult considering the large surface taken by the objects, the only use of candle's light and the necessity to illuminate the plants and tiny leaves from up high, always just with few candles directioned in the right way. I had to build a sort of latch pulley where to attach a candle holder inside a clear glass bottle and pull it up with several attempts in order to fix the right high...

Challenging to obtain a razor sharp framing too, treating the whole large composition as a macro. Not sure if it deserved a macro but it's amazing how the calla looks like when illuminated by the light of candles...

The use of Vintage Murano glass of a deep red colour has harmonized the plums and given to the overall compo a sort of reddish light, facilitated by the sole use of candles.

The greenish/reddish hues of the calla are totally natural and I am happy I could illuminate it to emphasize those spectacular chromatic tones. ...And my parrots family always keep me company nightime when I do such experiments 🐤🐦🐥 :-))

 

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Excerpt from www.kyototourism.org/en/sightseeing/20910/:

 

Uji Bridge

 

This bridge was reportedly first built in 646 by Doto, who was a monk at the Gango-ji Temple in Nara. It is considered one of the three old bridges in Japan, alongside "Seta Karahashi Bridge" and "Yamazakibashi Bridge."

 

The current bridge was completed in March 1996, and it features bronze ornamental caps along its balustrade made of Japanese cypress. With this, the historical image of Uji Bridge is retained and the design harmonizes with the surrounding landscape.

 

Overhanging from the side of the bridge that faces upstream, there is an area called "San no Ma," which is said to be the remnant of the guardian deity "Hashihime," as well as a place where Toyotomi Hideyoshi drew water for his tea ceremonies. From here, the view upstream is superb. (Japanese Heritage)

Le bâtiment Richard Meier, d'un blanc éclatant, se dresse au cœur de la nature environnante. Que les visiteurs se réjouissent : là où l'art et le nouveau bâtiment du musée s'harmonisent, ils seront les gagnants. Ici, pas de compétition pour occuper la vedette, mais un lieu empreint d'art, un lieu qui révèle sa vraie nature et offre un écrin aux œuvres de l'artiste-mécène du musée ainsi qu'à l'art contemporain.

« Mon architecture ouverte et transparente crée des transitions fluides entre l'intérieur et l'extérieur et reflète le même lien avec la nature que celui exprimé dans les œuvres de Hans Arp. »

En tant que l'un des plus grands architectes de musées internationaux, Richard Meier se réfère dans son architecture aux principes du modernisme classique, un style qui a connu son apogée au début du XXe siècle. Cette époque a également façonné l'œuvre du duo d'artistes Hans Arp et Sophie Taeuber-Arp. Le bâtiment de Meier est baigné de lumière et semble emmener les visiteurs hors de leur quotidien. Ici, les œuvres trouvent un espace propice à leur épanouissement.

 

The dazzling white Richard Meier Building stands out in the heart of the surrounding nature. Visitors can rejoice: wherever art and the new museum building harmonize, they will be the winners. Here, there's no competition for the spotlight, but a place imbued with art, a place that reveals its true nature and provides a showcase for the works of the museum's artist-patron as well as contemporary art.

"My open and transparent architecture creates seamless transitions between indoors and outdoors and reflects the same connection with nature expressed in the works of Hans Arp."

As one of the greatest international museum architects, Richard Meier refers in his architecture to the principles of classical modernism, a style that reached its peak in the early 20th century. This era also shaped the work of the artist duo Hans Arp and Sophie Taeuber-Arp. Meier's building is bathed in light and seems to transport visitors away from their everyday lives. Here, the works find a space conducive to their development.

I was down here just this morning, and Cathedral Park is awash in color. In fact, this is almost exactly how it looks right now, though this image was taken almost exactly a year ago.

 

It really is amazing how well planned out this bridge is, and how much thought was put into designing and building it so that it harmonized with Forest Park. I know it may seem hard to believe, as often as I have been to this bridge and photographed it, but it amazes me just a little bit more every time I visit, without fail.

In the enchanting city of Porto, magnificent architecture gracefully ascends the hills that line the riverbanks, creating a breathtaking panorama that captivates the beholder. The picturesque scene unfolds with a harmonious blend of historic charm and contemporary design, as buildings of various epochs proudly showcase their unique styles.

 

Perched atop the hills, the architecture exudes a timeless elegance, reflecting the city's rich cultural heritage. Ornate facades adorned with intricate details stand alongside sleek, modern structures, forming a seamless tapestry that tells the story of Porto's architectural evolution. The warm hues of weathered stone and terracotta roofs harmonize with the vibrant greenery that surrounds, creating a visual symphony of colors against the backdrop of the flowing river.

 

Narrow, winding streets meander through the architectural ensemble, revealing hidden gems at every turn. Cobblestone pathways invite exploration, guiding visitors through a maze of historic buildings that seem to whisper tales of the city's past. As sunlight bathes the structures in a golden glow, the cityscape takes on a magical quality, inviting contemplation and admiration.

 

The river, a shimmering ribbon of life, weaves its way through the architectural masterpiece, adding a touch of serenity to the vibrant urban landscape. Bridges elegantly span the water, connecting the hills and inviting pedestrians to traverse between the different architectural realms. From the riverbanks, the cityscape rises majestically, creating an awe-inspiring sight that leaves an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to witness it.

 

In Porto, the marriage of nature and architecture is a testament to the city's ability to seamlessly blend the old and the new, creating a captivating tapestry that beckons travelers and locals alike to immerse themselves in the splendor of its riverside hills.

 

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An old stone portico in Nuits-Saint-Georges, the main town of the Côte de Nuits wine-producing area of Burgundy. The local marble is a sedimentary rock, a limestone, that is not susceptible to frost damage. It is fine-grained and capable of accepting a polish. There is a vein of this stone, called popularly "the Comblanchien" and extending from Nuits-Saint-Georges to Nevers, which has made the reputations of the quarries of the region. The stone will harmonize with any style by virtue of the variety of its shades of colour, the pink of bindweed (Convolvulus) and beige, and its grain.

A picturesque corner from a village in Zagori, Papigo, where traditional stone architecture harmonizes with the mountainous nature. The stone house with its characteristic slate roof is partly covered by climbing greenery, while in the background rises the imposing Tymfi mountain

Lagomar is one of Lanzarote's most surprising spots. Built inside an old volcanic quarry, it combines caves, terraces, tunnels, and gardens that harmonize with the stone.

A place where light, rock, and wind create a unique setting, steeped in history, legends, and a mesmerizing beauty.

The island's natural and artistic harmony is UNESCO-recognized.

Happy Sunday!

These cookies are from Yonemura restaurant famous for harmonization of Japanese traditions with western practicality.