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A first-year hen, in waters low,
Where arrow arum starts to grow.
Her feathers catch the light anew,
Iridescent, trimmed in white and blue.
Taken at Wildwood park, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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Wildwood Park, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
As always, thank you for your views, faves and comments!
Explored 8-15-2025
Beautiful anemone hepatica seen in the forest :)
Anemone hepatica or common hepatica (Hepatica nobilis) is a herbaceous perennial growing from a rhizome in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), native to woodland in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is found in the woods, thickets and meadows, especially in the mountains of continental Europe. In many countries Anemone hepatica is grown as an ornamental plant, where it is appreciated because of effective flowers and early blooming. It is used in rock gardens or in forest-based parks. Medieval herbalists believed it could be used to treat liver diseases, and is still used in alternative medicine today. Other modern applications by herbalists include treatments for pimples, bronchitis and gout.
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Urocza kępka przylaszczek pstryknięta w lesie :)
Przylaszczka pospolita (Hepatica nobilis) – gatunek rośliny wieloletniej z rodziny jaskrowatych. Występuje na terenie niemal całej Europy oraz na Dalekim Wschodzie. W Polsce należy do dość rozpowszechnionych gatunków w żyznych lasach liściastych i tylko lokalnie jest rzadsza lub całkiem jej brak. W wielu krajach jest uprawiana jako roślina ozdobna, przy czym ceniona jest ze względu na efektowne kwiaty, wczesne kwitnienie, dekoracyjne ulistnienie, bardzo dużą cienioznośność i odporność na inne niekorzystne warunki środowiska, a także z powodu długowieczności. Stosowana w ogrodach skalnych lub w założeniach parkowych o charakterze leśnym. W przeszłości przylaszczka znana była i ceniona jako roślina lecznicza. Współcześnie nie jest już stosowana jako taka z powodu odkrycia właściwości toksycznych. Esencje z przylaszczki używane są w homeopatii. Dla ochrony dzikich populacji w Polsce przed zrywaniem kwiatów i wykopywaniem roślin, przylaszczka objęta była do 2014 roku ochroną gatunkową.
Strelitzia reginae. También conocida como Ave del Paraiso, flor de pajaro, pajaros de fuego flor de vergamota...Es riginaria de Sudáfrica y se desarrolla en climas tropicales y subtropicales, es una planta muy resistente y que requiere pocos cuidados, en cambio la belleza de su flor es incuestionable. personalmente me encanta esta flor.
Recomiendo verla en grande / I recommend see en grande
African Wild Dogs playing wild in the Mana Pools NP, Zimbabwe.
Taken while on a walking safari.
All animals in Africa bite, but the safari bug is the worst.
The world is like a book and those, who do not travel, only read the first page.
All rights reserved. © Thomas Retterath 2024
Another shot from the series I took on a rainy day in the port of Imperia on the Italian Riviera. From the rain that fell an hour earlier, many puddles formed, which gave nice reflections when you put the camera on the ground directly behind the puddle.
A striking low-angle natural scene focusing on a row of palm trees silhouetted against a vibrant blue sky filled with white cumulus clouds.
Several tall date palm trees that line the lower portion of the frame are arranged diagonally, leading the viewer's eye from the lower left towards the right. This diagonal line, combined with the varying heights of the trees, adds depth and dynamic visual interest.
The single bird in flight visible in the upper right quadrant adds a small dynamic element and a sense of scale and life to the vast sky, though its size makes it a subtle detail.
Shooting from a low angle emphasizes the height and gracefulness of the trees
against the sky, creating a more impactful perspective than an eye-level shot.
The composition effectively uses the row of palm trees as a strong leading line, drawing the viewer's eye diagonally across the frame. The silhouetted effect provides a clear subject contrast against the bright sky and clouds.
The deep blue of the sky provides a strong backlighting and appealing contrast to the white, textured clouds and the dark silhouettes of the trees, making the colors feel vibrant and natural.
The composition layering and perspective create a strong sense of three-dimensionality and depth.
The high contrast and vivid colors create a visually captivating and dynamic photograph.
A few weeks ago my father almost died due to a sudden illness and he was being treated in a hospital for several days. We were beside him all that time, and hoped for the best. Gladly he survived.
I took this photo on my way home.
Captured from a unique vantage point, this image showcases a female kestrel, standing against the backdrop of the vast steppe of the Monegros in Spain. The low angle shot, taken from a burrow in the ground, accentuates her towering presence.
Another photo from Praia da Oura - pretty much the same viewpoint as yesterday's upload but the camera almost touching the water. Unfortunately the tide was too high to explore the countless little boulders and sea stacks lining that end of the beach but who can complain when the weather is nice and warm!
Close-up or an adult Black Skimmer skimming - Nickerson Beach, New York
Fascinated by their look and behavior, I kept searching for a perfect spot to photograph Black Skimmers. This is what originally brought me to Nickerson Beach some time ago. (Actually, I need to check when exactly was my very first visit there 🤔. One thing for sure, there was barely any information online on that spot back then and Twitter was at its infancy🙈).
Despite large colonies of breeding skimmers there, skimming shots aren’t that easy to come by. In my Location Updates, I will be sharing tips on how I get shots like this, what to look for, how to plan your visit with these shots in mind etc. For a limited time, I’m offering these updates at the discounted price: www.greggard.com/location-updates/nickerson-beach-ny-updates
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Fallen tree... Withlacoochee State Forest, Citrus County, Fl
("Bread and butter" is a superstitious blessing or charm, typically said by young couples or friends walking together when they are forced to separate by an obstacle, such as a pole or another person. By saying the phrase, the bad luck of letting something come between them is thought to be averted.)
A low-angle, medium shot looking slightly upward emphasizing the low ceiling and hanging fixtures. An artistic framing of a heavily decorated, dimly lit bohemian interior, dominated by a trio of large portrait panels and glowing ornate lamps. The scene exudes a warm, mysterious, and antique atmosphere.
This isn't just randomized decor; it's a meticulously crafted environment built around concepts of sanctuary, time, and shared human resilience.
The composition utilizes "framing within a frame," using hanging tassels, ropes, and structural wood to tightly enclose the artwork and create a distinct foreground, midground, and background.
Every corner is packed with detail, from the woven textures and dangling tassels to the ornate gold mirror frames, giving it a rich, antique bazaar feel. The golden and amber tones from the lighting wrap the room in a cozy, welcoming heat, characteristic of traditional Bedouin style.
By framing these intense human gazes side-by-side with antique relics, the space elevates the experience from a standard lounge to a living monument celebrating the unbreakable spirit of ordinary people across borders.
The dense clustering of mismatched artifacts, dangling coins, and weathered textures represents the layered nature of human memory and history.
It brings together disparate pieces of the past (antiques), fragments of cross-cultural struggles (the portraits), and transient travelers from around the world to sit at shared tables under a single canopy of light.
Four prominent, circular metal pendant lamps hang from the ceiling. They are adorned with dangling decorative metal coins that catch the light.
The image is dominated by a warm, monochromatic amber and golden glow from the lamps. This is contrasted primarily by the dark green and deep red hues of the headscarfs in the portraits.
The heavy reliance on golden-amber light, sepia tones, and tarnished textures evokes a romanticized sense of time standing still, transforming a modern commercial café into an intimate, museum-like sanctuary.
Captured deep within Farsha Mountain Lounge in Sharm El-Sheikh. This composition explores the psychological weight of contrasting portraits staring out from a sea of handcrafted lanterns and traditional Bedouin textiles; creating a visual and cultural echo that collapses the boundaries between historic photojournalism and localized, bohemian design.
The word "echoes" perfectly matches the visual repetition in the room.. the repeating circular lanterns, the layered hanging tassels, and the stacked vintage frames.
This image is Generated using Midjourney V8 alpha software then i process in photoshop.
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Autumn is slowly arriving in the Northern Hemisphere. A period in which nature undergoes a major transformation. Leaves fall, fruits ripen, animals prepare for winter, and it is also the season when mushrooms emerge.
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Captura bajo el Puente de Arrábida sobre el rio Duero a su paso por la ciudad de Oporto. Este puente es el último sobre el rio justo antes de su desembocadura y une dos importantes zonas urbanas de la ciudad, se inauguró en 1963, tiene 2016 de longitud, un ancho de 27 metros, el tablero está a 70 metros de altura sobre el rio y el vano tiene 270 metros. Es un puente en arco de grandes dimensiones construido en hormigón armado y en su dia fue el mayor puente del mundo construido con este material, su plataforma tiene 615 metros de longitud sobre la totalidad de los casi 2000 metros del mismo.
Recomiendo ver en grande / I recommend see in large
Blue waves softly breaking against the shore, creating an abstract pattern of bubbles and wavy lines.
Thank you all, my dear friends.
One day solargraphy on my pond (2016-07-15). There was a sunny morning and overcast day.
Taken by cylindrical coffee can blender on Kodak Polymax RC 10x15 cm paper. Six pinholes cover 360 degree view. Developed in old D-76 1:1, fixed.
Generated By Midjourney V7
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**🎬 Prompt cinématographique (hyperréaliste, détaillé)**
Trois félins majestueux sont assis sur un promontoire rocheux légèrement humide, dominant une vaste forêt de conifères plongée dans une nuit claire et profonde. Au centre, un petit chat domestique au pelage long et gris argenté, doux et légèrement ébouriffé, regarde vers le ciel avec une curiosité presque mystique. À sa gauche, une panthère noire au pelage sombre et velouté, absorbant la lumière lunaire avec des reflets subtils, est assise dans une posture noble, silencieuse et imposante. À droite, un léopard aux rosettes dorées et noires, puissamment musclé, ouvre légèrement la gueule comme s’il rugissait vers le ciel, révélant ses crocs dans une tension dramatique.
Au-dessus d’eux, une pleine lune gigantesque et éclatante domine le ciel nocturne, baignant la scène d’une lumière froide, argentée, presque irréelle. Les nuages fins et mouvants traversent lentement le ciel étoilé, créant un jeu de lumière dynamique et diffus autour de la lune. La brume légère s’étend sur les collines lointaines, donnant de la profondeur à l’arrière-plan montagneux.
Le sol est recouvert de mousse humide, de petites pierres et de végétation basse, capturant des reflets subtils de la lumière lunaire. Les silhouettes des arbres s’étendent à perte de vue, sombres et légèrement floues par la perspective atmosphérique.
**Style visuel :** hyperréalisme 8K, rendu cinématographique, profondeur de champ maîtrisée, éclairage volumétrique, contraste élevé avec tons froids bleutés et argentés, textures ultra détaillées (fourrure, roches, végétation), ambiance mystique et contemplative.
**Caméra :** plan large légèrement en contre-plongée, focalisation douce sur les trois félins, arrière-plan légèrement flou, effet bokeh subtil dans les étoiles.
**Ambiance :** silencieuse, sacrée, presque mythologique, comme une réunion secrète sous la lune. Sensation de respect, de puissance et d’harmonie entre sauvage et domestique.
**Références cinématographiques :** style inspiré de *The Revenant*, *Planet Earth*, et *The Lion King* version réaliste.
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**🎬 Cinematic Prompt (ultra-detailed, hyperrealistic)**
Three majestic felines sit atop a slightly damp rocky outcrop overlooking an immense conifer forest submerged in a deep, crystalline night. At the center, a small domestic cat with long, soft silver-gray fur, slightly tousled, gazes upward with an almost mystical curiosity. To its left, a black panther with a velvety coat absorbs the moonlight, revealing subtle reflective highlights along its powerful frame; it sits in a poised, silent, regal posture. To the right, a muscular leopard with golden fur and dark rosettes opens its jaws slightly, as if roaring toward the sky, exposing sharp fangs in a moment of restrained intensity.
Above them, an enormous full moon dominates the sky, radiant and almost surreal, casting a cold, silvery glow across the entire scene. Thin drifting clouds pass slowly in front of the moon, creating dynamic light diffusion and soft halos. A faint mist blankets the distant hills, adding depth and atmosphere to the mountainous background.
The ground is textured with damp moss, scattered stones, and low vegetation, each detail catching delicate reflections of lunar light. Endless silhouettes of pine trees stretch into the horizon, fading into atmospheric perspective.
**Visual style:** hyperrealism, 8K resolution, cinematic rendering, controlled depth of field, volumetric lighting, high contrast with cool blue and silver tones, ultra-detailed textures (fur, rock, foliage), mystical and contemplative mood.
**Camera:** wide shot, slight low angle, soft focus on the three felines, subtly blurred background, gentle star bokeh.
**Mood:** silent, sacred, almost mythological. A secret gathering beneath the moon. A balance between wild power and quiet domestic innocence.
**Cinematic references:** *The Revenant*, *Planet Earth*, realistic *The Lion King*.
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