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Lensball on black glass table
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Taken with my Panasonic Lumix GX9 camera and a Panasonic G 14mm f/2.5 lens.
Tapas bar, Seville, Spain.
We stopped by here and it was very good.
Taken with my Panasonic Lumix GX9 camera and a Panasonic G 14mm f/2.5 lens.
I thought the trams in Lisbon were fabulous!
Taken with my Panasonic Lumix GX9 camera and a Panasonic G 14mm f/2.5 lens.
There's a huge monument to Jan Breydel and Pieter de Coninck, two 14th century Flemish resistance heroes, in the Markt / Market Place in Bruges. It's a popular meeting spot and looked rather grand in the early evening.
Taken with my Panasonic Lumix GX9 camera and a Panasonic G 14mm f/2.5 lens.
Bruges, Belgium.
... now that’s eifel, too! whatever-the weather, get out and shoot, see it experience it, enjoy it, decellerate, regenerate and synch yourself.
DC-GX9, 35-100/f2.8mkII, Haida M10 sGND1.2, lion rock 35
I have been silent on much of social media due to big projects, but I must break the silence for this post. What is happening in Ukraine at the moment deserves the attention of every person on the planet, and more than that, action. The war crimes being committed by Putin’s Russia are not only traumatizing the entire Ukrainian population, they are designed to evoke terror. With the actions over the past week, Russia has become a Terrorist State, the most powerful such entity in the world.
We can apply all of the sanctions, and as a result the Russian Oligarchy is putting pressure on Putin. Russian citizens are being arrested by the thousands for protesting in the streets. None of this is deterring any forward advance. These measures alone, at least in the short term, are not enough – and every day matters for the sovereignty of Ukraine.
I have friends in Ukraine, and distant family. My paternal heritage is Ukrainian; In 1903, Andreas Komaryczka emigrated from a small village outside of Lviv to settle his family in Canada. My heart goes out to the Ukrainian people, redefining the definition of heroism by their actions. The world is watching, and I am amazed by the outpouring of support from governments across all continents.
I now live in Eastern Europe. The other day we went for a walk on the beach. I stared out across the Black Sea, knowing what conflicts were unfolding on the other side. This is not a defense of Ukraine, but a fight against a tyrannical autocracy. Ask the citizens of Georgia, Syria, Chechnya, Moldova, Ukraine and other nearby nations. This must stop, as it is spreading.
How can we help? Understandable that NATO doesn’t want direct involvement, as the severity of global escalation evokes the term “mutually assured destruction”. It may still be necessary, but there are other ways you can help – as an average everyday person. Here are my thoughts:
-Pressure your local government officials. More support for Ukraine, sure, but also lessen the burden for refugees to enter your country. If you have a Ukrainian community center, ask them what they need. We will be donating supplies for refugees that end up in Bulgaria later this week at a local Ukrainian centre.
-Directly donate to Ukraine. There are a number of ways to do this, through organizations like this ( savelife.in.ua/en/donate/ ) which can help fund the military and surrounding support structures. This doesn’t always mean supplying weapons. Many countries have offered direct funding to Ukraine, and guess what? The government of Ukraine has increased the salary of everyone in the armed forces as a result. They have also offered money to Russians who voluntarily lay down their arms on Ukrainian soil. If you have any cryptocurrency, I think now’s a great time to donate some. You can find the appropriate wallet addresses with an easy search of Ukraine’s verified social media channels.
-Share your thoughts. Peacefully protest. Show your support in every way possible for the people of Ukraine.
The general sense I hear from the “boots on the ground” from the Russian invaders is extremely low morale. A naval battle was called off against Odessa because the crews refused to fight (Odessa has the largest number of Russian-speaking citizens of any city in Ukraine. It was also incredibly well defended.). There have been reports of self-sabotage of Russian military equipment. It’s not going well for Russia at the moment, but remember that their military forces profoundly outweigh that of Ukraine’s.
Let’s not forget to put a spotlight on the tens of thousands of Ukrainian citizens living abroad that have returned to their home country to fight. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, should also be praised for his determination to fight alongside his people. The Ukrainian armed forces have more women than any other nation on the planet, and citizens of all ages, genders, and professions are taking up arms. Heroes are being made every day. Lives are also being lost in the process.
In the end, one thing is certain: the soul of Ukraine cannot be broken. Even if an occupying force takes control, the civil unrest and international support will mean that Ukraine will survive and eventually push out the Russians. The sooner that happens the better.
My heart goes out to the Ukrainian people. I will support you in every way I am able to. One of the reasons we moved to Bulgaria was the sense of safety that is afforded when the world is a “global village”. I will not stand for that safety being eroded. To everyone in Ukraine: keep fighting the good fight. To every citizen of Russia that knows their government is on the wrong side of humanity, if you all rose up you would be an unstoppable force.
This image is a sunflower. Under ultraviolet light, a sunflower’s colours become much more diverse and vibrant – adding blue to the yellow, among other colours. The national colours of Ukraine hidden within their most symbolic flower. Slava Ukraini!
We walked by here a couple of times on our visit to Lisbon. The tiles on the front are of excellent quality and are highly decorative. The building dates from 1864 and shows images representing Earth, Water, Science, Agriculture, Commerce and Industry.
I'll have to paraphrase this from the LPSPhoto site:
'On the short Rua Trindade, there is one of the cultural heritage sites of Lisbon, a house with a facade of tiled panels. Previously, this territory belonged to a monastery (Convento da Trindade), destroyed by the Great Earthquake of 1755. The house was built by Galician emigrant Manuel Moreira Garcia, owner of the Trindade brewery. The tiles for the facade cladding were commissioned by the Viúva Lamego ceramic factory and designed by its director Luis Ferreira, so the house became famous under his name. The artist Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro (1846-1905), known for illustrations for many books, lived and died in this building. The square in front of the house is named after the artist'.
Taken with my Panasonic Lumix GX9 camera and a Panasonic G 14mm f/2.5 lens.
... ich habe in der Nacht, den Menschen Freude gemacht. Jetzt darf ich auch noch aufs Foto zur Erinnerung und Freude des Fotografen.
kurz nach sonnenaufgang, zu fuss oberhalb des moseltals. das tal selbst ist in diesem moment noch nebelverhangen, aber hier hat man schon tolle aussichten...
Denmark, Jylland, Løkken, Løkken Strand
Cold & windy day at the beach, the remaining german bunkers can be seen in the distance.
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I’ve been waiting to publicly mention this for a long time, and today’s the way that our purchase of a house in Bulgaria is complete. At some point later this year, we will be moving permanently overseas!
In a normal year, we would visit Bulgaria during the summer months. My wife was born and raised there, and we have happy memories of meeting family and friends, in addition to exploring the beautiful country. Bulgaria has seven major mountain ranges, valleys, caves, waterfalls and a coastline on the Black Sea; it’s one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. This image is of Devetashka Cave, one of the coolest caves I’ve been to.
The decision was not made lightly. The pandemic taught me a number of valuable lessons, one of the biggest being that I can successfully work from home, and home can be anywhere on the planet. We’ve just purchased a home in a small village near Varna, and I am in the process of obtaining a long-term visa (my wife holds dual citizenship and my daughter qualifies for it as well).
Creatively, I think this will be a huge advantage. The cost of living is lower and we will be renting our home here in Canada which will lift most of our financial burdens. This means I can take on any crazy passion project and give it as much time as I desire without worry of financial compensation. The cost of living is lower, and we’ll be able to lead a slower pace to everything, escaping the “rat race” that seems to consume many people in North America – myself included.
If anyone has admired my images and wants prints, or was thinking about getting a copy of my book ( skycrystals.ca/product/pre-order-macro-photography-the-un... ), the time to do so is now. I am printing constantly right now to fulfill past orders and new ones daily, as I will not have the ability to do so for an undefined amount of time in the future. If you’re curious about a print of anything, just shoot me an e-mail to don@komarechka.com or message me here.
If anyone has known me personally, you might have heard of my love of growing things. Fruits, vegetables, our gardens here in Canada have become an extremely biodiverse permaculture oasis. As much as I am absorbed in the latest technology, I have learned how valuable it is to slow down and step back in time a little. Surrounding oneself in carefully cultivated nature is a gift that I whole-heartedly embrace and I’ll be able to do much more of that in the coming years.
Once everything is settled, I’m sure I’ll do workshops or photo tours in Bulgaria. It really is a dream come true for us, and we are incredibly excited. We are in the process of selling our vehicles – if anyone wants to buy a 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance, get in touch!
As much as I will miss Canada, we will have the means to travel and visit frequently. This will be the biggest adventure of our lives, and the wheels are in motion to make it happen now. Wish us luck! The journey continues. :)