~Mysterious Ways~
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This photograph of the dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral was taken during my recent visit to London. The Cathedral is one of the most recognised landmarks in London.
The photograph was taken with my camera placed on the floor pointing upwards towards the dome structure. The intricate structural details, including the arches supporting the dome, could be recorded. Natural light from the windows above and artificial light within the cathedral illuminated the structures and beautiful paintings .
A panoramic view of this magnificent landscape. A wonderful moment in time.
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Gemma
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The corner of a 19th century frame of a tapestry for the Macro Mondays challenge "Corner".
Happy New Year and HMM!
f/22 .6sec ISO 800 Pentax 35mm f/2.8 Pentax K-5
Thanks to everyone who has visited.
I appreciate very much the kind comments and faves which have been left.
The story of autumn?... Will you tell me about the leaves that dance? (and the girl remembered how she imagined the leaves dancing in the sunset)
Of course I will... and of clouds that bring rain and cold... (whispered the wind)
And then we go back to the story of the old lady? (asked the little girl)
Hahaha... that's the same story... (laughed the wind)
It has clouds, it has rain and dancing leaves... and mist... (whispered more the wind)...
Mist? What is mist?... (asked the curious girl)... It sounds so mysterious... (continued the girl)
Continued from Take a seat...
I had to stack my 10+16+21mm macro rings to get close enough and reveal the fabulous structure of this feather.
The background is a block of cork.
With folding patterns so intricate, who would dare to peek into this mysterious gift?
Sometimes, the wrapping IS the gift. ✨😌🎁
In a world where male ducks sport gleaming patches of green, red, or blue, the Gadwall’s understated elegance can make this common duck easy to overlook. Males are intricately patterned with gray, brown, and black; females resemble female Mallards, although with a thinner, darker bill.
Intricate umbels of this coming to full bloom Cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) stood out in sunlight against a dark hedgerow. Taken near Sham Castle. Bath Skyline walk, Bath, Somerset, England, UK.
Thank you very much for your visits, comments and favours, always much appreciated.
Detail of sculptor Marco Cochrane’s “Bliss Dance”, a 40-foot-tall sculpture on display at Las Vegas’ Park MGM, formerly the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino.
"There’s a light that shines in the darkness.
There’s a destiny waiting at the end of the road.
There’s meaning in the middle of this emptiness.
There’s a reason you’ve been asked to carry this heavy load.
Lessons are taught when we reach out
Farther than we thought we’d ever dare.
Faith abounds when we confront our deepest doubts,
Enduring more than we dreamed we could ever bear.
There’s a dawn waiting at the edge of every midnight.
There’s a seed planted with every fallen leaf.
With every wrong there’s the chance to make a right.
With every hour of suffering there’s an eternity of relief.
Our darkest moments give us the opportunity
For seasons of our greatest growth.
Everyday we work towards continuity
Of acceptance and persistent hope"
-Poem Written by Justin Farley
For the #Macromonday #Yellow theme. Taken in my garden as the sunlight gently pushed through the shadows on one of my climbing shrubs against a wall.... Keep safe friends. Keep the hope alive... #MacroMondays
Thanks to everyone who took the time to share their comments and feelings about my last post...I really appreciate it! I will be responding to the numerous emails I received regarding the commenting over the next couple days....
Hope you are all having a great week.....
This image was taken a few weeks ago while we were having our winter cold snap.... It amazes me how ice forms and melts to give it all the details....
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 4 seconds
Aperture: f/18.0
Focal Length: 40 mm
ISO Speed: 50
60 photo stack of passiflora caerulea
Stacked in Zerene Stacker
@ ISO 320 / F/2.8 / 60mm / 1/ 250th natural evening light with a small torch too to light the water drops : )
Detail on a mid 1800's era doorbell on a house in historic Grand Detour,IL. Grand Detour is where John Deere perfected his classic plow which revolutionized farming in the 1800's....
One summer morning after a heavy dew fell overnight, I spotted this intricate spider web. It was woven on and around some rhododendron leaves. The first thing I thought of was that the web and leaves were shaped just like a sailboat.
Willem Schellinks' painting "Dutch Ships in the Medway, June 1667" captures a pivotal moment in naval history with remarkable skill and detail. Created in the Dutch Golden Age, this artwork depicts the daring Raid on the Medway, a significant event during the Second Anglo-Dutch War.
Schellinks' composition skillfully conveys the chaotic intensity of the naval engagement. The viewer is drawn into the scene as Dutch ships, powerful and triumphant, navigate the waters of the River Medway in England. The artist's meticulous attention to architectural accuracy and his ability to render the vessels' intricate details highlight his technical prowess.
The painting not only commemorates a victorious naval campaign but also speaks to the broader themes of national pride and maritime power during the 17th century. The Dutch Republic's naval prowess is showcased as they successfully penetrated English defenses, a feat that left an indelible mark on both nations' histories.
Schellinks' work exemplifies the Dutch tradition of marine painting, which often combined meticulous representation of ships and seascapes with a sense of nationalistic pride. "Dutch Ships in the Medway, June 1667" stands as a testament to the artist's ability to capture historical events with artistic finesse, making it an enduring piece of both maritime and art history.
Beautiful deccan hemp or hibiscus cannabinus flower blooming in a flower garden in my neighborhood with green leaves on
Also called Hibiscus fragilis , this is a delicate flowering plant known for its vibrant, showy blooms. With intricate petals and a fragrant smell its a great choice to nurture it
Photo taken from the Pinal Mountains in AZ. Mt. Turnbull is the highest point on the San Carlos Apache Rez at 8282'. I like the intricate topography in this shot.
Well-camouflaged chickenlike bird. Intricately patterned plumage varies from cold gray to rich reddish-brown. Look for relatively long, squared tail with dark band near the tip, bold barring on the sides, and small pointed crest. Typically shy and difficult to see well. Often flushed from the forest floor, exploding into the air with a startling burst of wingbeats and then gliding down towards the next hiding place. Sometimes ventures onto roadsides to pick up grit. In spring, males beat their wings to produce a distinctive low-pitched drumming sound. Widespread and locally fairly common across northern North America, from the Appalachians to Alaska. Especially fond of forested areas with dense understory and secondary growth. (eBird)
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A surprise find during one of our Christmas Bird Counts in December. This grouse plus three of its siblings were walking through the trees beside the road. He hopped up onto a low tree branch for a moment, giving me a chance to take a quick photo. Not the greatest photo, but a nice reminder of a welcome find for the day.
Munster, Ontario, Canada. December 2023.