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On a beautiful morning I shot this image. It's a view on the german city Emmerich, this is minutes after the first rays of the sun hit the land. This was also the first day I had to scratch the ice of my windshield.
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Muharraq (Arabic: المحرق) (meaning Place of Ashes), is Bahrain's second largest city, and served as its capital until 1923. The Muharraq Town was established by the Al Bin Ali Utub tribe as early as the late 17th Century.It has long been a centre of religiosity. The city is located on Muharraq Island. The city's origins are ancient, going back to the time of Dilmun some five thousand years ago, but it came to prominence in the historical records during the era of Tylos when Bahrain came under domination of the Selucid Greeks, and Muharraq was the centre of a pagan cult dedicated to the shark god, Awal. The city's inhabitants, who depended upon seafaring and trade for their livelihood, worshipped Awal in the form of a large statue of a shark located in the city.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 144.00 mm; Aperture: 6.3; Exposure time: 1/320 s; ISO: 200
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Lebanon - Libnān - Lubnān - Byblos - Gebal - Βύβλος - جبيل - Jubayl - Ancient Town on shores of Mediterranean Sea - Oldest continuously-inhabited city in the world - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Historic Quarter Marina - Sunset over Coral Reef
Byblos (Βύβλος) is the Greek name of the Phoenician city Gebal (earlier Gubla). It is located on the Mediterranean coast of Lebanon, about 26 miles (42 kilometers) north of Beirut. It is believed to have been founded around 5000 BC, and according to fragments attributed to the semi-legendary pre-Trojan war Phoenician historian Sanchuniathon, it was built by Cronus as the first city in Phoenicia. Today it is believed by many to be the oldest continuously-inhabited city in the world.
Overlooking sunset over these coral reefs from ancient city walls, watching fisherman waiting their evening catch and sharing wonderful dinner over chilled glass of wine with someone special in this ancient city port cannot be more different to the general view that many people might have about civil war troubled Lebanon.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 27.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 3.2 s; ISO: 50
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Sur is a fishermen's town on the east coast of Oman. In the past it has been well known for its Dhow building and was Oman's main centre of trade with East-Africa. Dhows are still being built in Sur today but there is no trade with East-Africa any longer. Nowadays Sur is a quiet town. You can wander in its authentic souk with Middle-Eastern ware; it has that genuine Arabic feel with locals wearing dish-dash or abaya. You can even treat yourself to a bit of culture by visiting one of the forts in Sur, the marine museum and dhows, or go for a stroll along the quay.
Sur has an ideal location; it is a great starting point for exploring Oman. It has great beaches and several interesting things to see and do nearby. For example turtle watching at Ras Al Hadd is only 45 km along the coast or The Wahiba Sands (Oman's beautiful desert) is reached within a one hour drive. Oman, with its quickly developing tourism, is a beautiful and friendly country and very suitable for people who like camping, boating, wadi trips, the beach, culture etc. Sur is 350 km from Muscat by the inland road and 150 km by the graded coastal road.
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; Focal length: 20.00 mm; Aperture: 16; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 200
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This is the waning crescent Moon (lit by Earthshine) and Venus (as a "morning star") rising together on the morning of January 8, 2024 in the brightening dawn twilight. The Moon had just occulted (hidden) the star Antares a few minutes earlier when both were low and in the trees. So both worlds were in Scoripus this morning.
An odd aircraft contrail adds the streaks in the sky, which I left in.
The camera was on the new MoveShootMove Nomad tracker for all exposures, to track the sky, and blurring the foregound somewhat. It worked well.
Taken from home in southern Alberta on a very chilly winter dawn at about 7 am local time, with the temperature at -20° C.
This is a base image of a single 10-second exposure with the Canon RF135mm lens wide open at f/2 and Canon R5 at ISO 400, blended with a set of nine shorter exposures masked for just the Moon, taken at one-stop increments down to 1/60-second to add the bright lunar crescent, to prevent it from overexposing into a bright blob, while retaining the Earthshine on the dark side iof the Moon. The shorter exposures were blended in with Lumenzia luminosity masks. I also extended the ground down slightly using Generative AI Expand to add content below for a better composition. I added a mild Orton effect and Magic Light effect with Luminar Neo.
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Raouche is a residential and commercial neighborhood in Beirut, Lebanon. It is known for its upscale apartment buildings, numerous restaurants, cliff-side cafes and its wide seaside sidewalk, the Corniche, where strollers and joggers crowd the pavements in the evenings and weekend. Off the coast of Raouche, there is a natural landmark called the Pigeons' Rock (also known as the Rock of Raouche). Located at Beirut's western-most tip, the two huge rock formations, which stand like gigantic sentinels, are a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Raouche's Pigeons' Rock has recently been featured on the front page of Microsoft's Bing.
When I had to pick my first blue hour/sunrise location in Beirut, I decided to go to Pigeons' Rock, even thought the sunrise would not provide dramatic colors as the sunset due to the location position as I already had plans for the evening time somewhere else. I was hoping for some nice clouds that would reflect the rising sun from the other side. Fortunately luck was on my side and I got some nice pink color on that lovely cloud.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 23.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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One of the small bridesmaids, making a break for it, just as the sun was setting. This needed to be so much sharper, but I quite like it, grainy image and all. Straight out of the camera. I tried some textures, but they just made everything worse!
UPDATE: This photo made Explore veeeeeerrrry fleetingly on August 25th, 2009. Highest position: 135.
This was such a cute couple. I'm a sucker for pictures of couples and since I never really took any photo of two people together, I thought about getting a quick shot of these two when I was in Key West.
Seriously though, how are you guys able to take pictures of strangers without them looking nastily at you? Luckily this couple wasn't looking at me but at the sunset (which was romantic and lovely and I wish I could share that moment with somebody else), but still, other people were looking at me weirdly.
(Two more with the girl to come. I might upload them tomorrow)
I'm so tired and glad it's almost friday. Even though I have to work on saturday. But whatever; I get to work from 12 to 4:00pm instead of from 10:30am, which is much better.
Hope you all will have a wonderful weekend. :)
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The Icelandic horse is a breed of horse developed in Iceland. Although small and often pony-sized, they are considered horses by most Icelandic breed registries. The breed develops late, but is long-lived and hardy. The breed was developed from ponies brought to Iceland by Viking settlers in the 9th and 10th centuries. Horses were worshipped in Norse mythology, and these beliefs were brought to Iceland by the original settlers. The Icelandic breed is mentioned in both literature and historical records throughout Icelandic history, from the 9th century on, with the first historical reference to an individual horse appearing in the 12th century. Selective breeding has been used over the centuries to develop the breed into its current form. Natural selection has also played a role, with the harsh Icelandic climate killing many horses through cold and starvation. In the late 18th century, much of the breed was wiped out in the aftermath of a volcanic eruption. They are still used for traditional farm work in Iceland, as well as for leisure, showing and racing.
It is difficult to say which is my favorite shot from my trip to Iceland, however series of these shots of Icelandic horses in the mist must be one of the most mystical photoshoot ever. I remember that we drove back to Reykjavik from already amazing time at Seljalandsfoss Waterfall (where I got rather wet from the ever present spray of water). As it was nearly sunset time I was getting more and more restless about the right location for the setting sun. As we drove along the road we noticed group of horses on the field with the mist that was slowly picking up. Icelandic horses were on top of the list of shots I wanted to leave that amazing country with. I managed to get some photos with reasonably good light and background before this moment, however I could have never imagined situation like this. Some shots can be carefully planned and executed, some will never repeat itself, this is definitely one of those. Part of that amazing experience was also the chance to watch how the whole scene “grew on us”. If I was there with a person that is not into photography, I would have taken one or two shots and got back to car. The freedom to explore the whole scene and situation with someone that has the same interest (obsession) gave me opportunity to emerge into the moment and capture better and better photos (completely forgetting that I’m taking photos across sharply wired fence in rather high and very wet grass).
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Lens’s focal length: 70.00 - 200.00 mm, Photo Focal length: 70.00 mm, Aperture: 4.0, Exposure time: 1/60 s, ISO: 200
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If you've ever wondered if those Pacific Island sunsets are as good as they make them out to be in the movies, the answer is, in fact, yes they very much are. This was so painterly, such an utterly lush sky, that it was difficult to believe it was real. The truth is, I wasn't that crazy about going to Hawaii… Scotty had to work hard to talk me into it. But moments like this really did justify the decision to go.
Of course, I'm still feeling the adventure pang, so we're heading up to Sonoma this coming weekend. Finally! Anyone know of a cheap place to stay in SF for one night? We mis-planned, and we're needing to sort out our plans for the night of the third. Dumb, I know… I'm sure everything is booked already due to independence day.
A house and the summit of Haveren silhouetted by the sun that never sets during the summer season with the midnight sun.
This photo is like straight out of the camera. and not been edited except cropping to 16:9. It shows the incredible magic light you can find inside the polar circle.
Taken just before dawn at the beach of Giardini-Naxos, Taormina, Sicilia
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Nikon D7000
Sigma 10-20
Shutter speed 10 sec
Aperture f/16.0
Lens 10 mm
ISO 100
Taken just before dawn at the beach of Giardini-Naxos, Taormina, Sicilia
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Nikon D7000
Sigma 10-20
Shutter speed 10 sec
Aperture f/16.0
Lens 10 mm
ISO 100
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This sunset photo is taken at my favourite place in the north of Isle of Skye. Those islands that you see in horizon are Outer Hebrides Isles.
The overpowering brutal grandeur of Isle of Skye can leave even the most happy-go-lucky tourist speechless. It’s not pretty, it’s magnificent and a bit frightening - the bleak loneliness in parts can chill your soul. Immerse yourself in it (don’t just look at it through the bus or car window). Forget the weather, the midges, your own bed at home, your leaking shoes - you’ll suffer. It’s seldom a kind place, but you’ll be in no doubt that you’re alive.
At the island’s centre are the Cuillin Mountains, the Black Cuillins to the west, jagged and inspiring, the Red Cuillins to the east, rounded and brooding. The name ‘Isle of Skye’ comes from the native Gaelic ‘An t-Eilean Sgitheanach’, which means ‘winged island’. These ‘wings’ of Trotternish and Waternish along with Duirinish, Minginish and Sleat, stretch out into the sea to give a gentler but still mysterious and haunting landscape. The Gaelic nickname is Eilean a’ Cheo (Island of Mist) and as the clouds sit or curl slowly over the hills and fjords this is when Skye’s truest beauty can be admired.
NIKON D70, f/10, 0.003 sec (1/320), ISO 200, 46 mm
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Asia - Nepal - Royal Chitwan National Park - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Oldest national park in Nepal situated in subtropical inner Terai lowlands of South-Central Nepal at foot of Himalayas
At the foot of the Himalayas, Chitwan is one of the few remaining undisturbed vestiges of the 'Terai' region, which formerly extended over the foothills of India and Nepal. It has a particularly rich flora and fauna. One of the last populations of single-horned Asiatic rhinoceros lives in the park, which is also one of the last refuges of the Bengal tiger. Royal Chitwan National Park, the oldest national park in Nepal, is situated in the subtropical inner Terai lowlands of South-Central Nepal. The park was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1984.
Canoeing on Chitwan rivers is an excellent way of seeing waterfalls. The park's dolphins and crocodiles, however, are seldom seen. The high temperatures experienced in the park make bathing in the river an attractive pastime. Water-holes are also lure for a swim. Watching the elephants showering is very interesting.
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D; Lens: Sigma or Tamron Lens; Focal length: 13.00 mm; Aperture: 27; Exposure time: 6.0 s; ISO: 100
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... perchè farle tutte sarebbe davvero uno sforzo esagerato.
C'è chi dice che la vita è come una scala di un pollaio: corta e piena di m.....
Ma se davvero la vita è fatta come le scale la vita è un mondo di creatività, di personalità, di stile, di gioco, anche se io mi sono fermata alle scale a chiocciola.
Da sempre avrei voluto avere una scala a chiocciola ma poi quando le si fanno sono estremamente scomode..... al di là di tutta la scala a chiocciola resta un'invenzione che affascina chiunque!
GRAZIE A TUTTI COLORO CHE HANNO POSTATO SCALE DI COLORI E MATERIALI DI PIU' DIVERSI, DI OGNI EPOCA ED DI OGNI STILE: 1. Spiral Stairs, 2. Spiral Stairs of the Arc de Triomphe, 3. Spiral, 4. spiraling stairs, 5. Spiral stairs, 6. chiocciola, 7. Spiral Stairs, 8. Chiocciola, 9. Spiral stair, 10. Spiral Stairs, 11. Scale che non portano da nessuna parte... scale che salgono soltanto per scendere..., 12. Spiral Stairs, 13. dsc_3944, 14. three stairs, 15. circling stairs, 16. Spiral stairs, 17. Spiral Stairs, 18. Spirale, 19. Spiral Stair, 20. stairs, 21. spinning, 22. Spiral Stair, 23. spiral stair, 24. Strada Maggiore 54, 25. Così esili le tue parole che vagano come una scala a chiocciola senza confini..., 26. Arc de Triomphe spiral stairs, 27. Vignola: la scala a chiocciola di Barozzi, 28. Spiral Stairs, 29. Spiral Stair, 30. Spiral Stair Case, 31. Di vite e metafore, 32. Spiral Stairs 3, 33. Spiral Stair, 34. Scale a chiocciola, 35. Spiral at Arc de Triomphe, 36. Wapda house Stairs
P.S.: Bonzina, questa non si mettono in testa!!!!!!!!!!!
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Always nice to be back home in Missoula with the family and even better when we have evenings like these. Shot this next to the field just in front of my house.
Canon 5D MK III
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Missoula, Montana
La siluetas del atardecer en Mazargues - Marsella
Si queréis disfrutar conmigo, venid a pasar L'été à Marseille
The moon rising over Skull Valley in Utah's West Desert, just after sunset. I took this a few years ago when I was recovering from Achilles surgery and couldn't bike or ski. Instead, I spent my spare time driving around on the lonely roads out in the mountains and desert west of Salt Lake City. There aren't many people out there but there sure is a lot to explore.