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Création artistique Photoshop à partir d ´une feuille blanche virtuelle.
Cette création m´a été inspirée suite á la lecture du livre que je suis en train de lire .
LA DOMINGA . Una vida sin tregua. Por AMPARO G. MARTINEZ- ARANDA
Photographed in the tranquil cloud forests surrounding La Minga Ecolodge, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, this female Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii) offered a fleeting pause on a textured branch. The morning light filtered through the canopy, creating a natural diffuser that softened shadows and enhanced the emerald tones of her head and the warm copper of her breast. I composed with a shallow depth of field to isolate the subject, allowing the background to dissolve into a smooth green gradient, emphasizing her delicate form and plumage detail.
For me, this image reflects the value of patience and precise timing in wildlife photography. The subject’s brief stillness, combined with accurate focus and stability, allowed me to capture fine feather structure without overexposing the iridescence—a challenge when working with hummingbirds. The interplay of color, light, and bokeh aims to create a sense of intimacy with this elusive species while maintaining a clean, uncluttered composition.
©2025 Adam Rainoff Photographer
The Red-headed Barbet (Eubucco bourcierii) captured here at La Minga Ecolodge near Cali, Colombia, showcases the vivid colors and striking features that make this species so remarkable. Perched gracefully on a textured branch, its fiery red head, bright yellow beak, and emerald green plumage stand in perfect contrast to the soft, blurred background of the cloud forest. The balance of natural light and diffused tones brings out the intricate feather details while maintaining a smooth, distraction-free backdrop that highlights the subject.
This image was taken with the Canon R5 and RF 100-500mm lens, using 1/250 second at ISO 800 to adapt to the soft light filtering through the canopy. Shooting handheld, the camera’s advanced stabilization ensured sharpness despite the slower shutter speed, allowing me to freeze the slight movements of this stunning bird. La Minga’s unique elevation and biodiversity made it an ideal location to work with this subject, offering countless opportunities to capture Colombia’s rich birdlife. As a photographer, these moments are about patience and observation—connecting with the subject in its natural environment to tell a story that inspires both awe and conservation.
©2021 Adam Rainoff Photographer
The Steely-vented Hummingbird (Saucerottia saucerottei) is a dazzling emblem of Colombia’s vibrant biodiversity, and this particular image was captured at La Minga Ecolodge, nestled in the foothills near Cali, Colombia. This male was perched on a slender branch, displaying its radiant metallic green plumage that shimmered in the soft natural light. The delicate contrast between the bird’s vivid colors and the muted greens of the background highlights its beauty while maintaining a sense of harmony with its forested surroundings.
To achieve this shot, I used a Canon R5 and a 100-500mm lens at 500mm, relying on the camera’s advanced stabilization to maintain sharpness at a slow shutter speed of 1/90 second. ISO 400 was selected to balance clarity and light sensitivity, ensuring a virtually noise-free result while preserving intricate feather details. The narrow aperture provided just enough depth to isolate the bird from its lush environment. This moment, shared with birding guide Asherita Viajera, underscores the importance of patience and preparation in wildlife photography. Capturing this fleeting yet perfect pose was a rewarding reminder of why I pursue this craft.
©2021 Adam Rainoff Photographer
Photographed at La Minga Ecolodge near Cali in Valle del Cauca, Colombia, this juvenile Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza) perched briefly on a pale branch, giving me just enough time to work with the soft forest light. The green plumage shows the early stages of its transition toward the brighter blue tones of an adult male, and the yellow along the bill stands out cleanly against the smooth background. The evenly diffused light helped maintain detail across the feathers while keeping the surroundings quiet and unobtrusive.
From a technical perspective, the scene required patience. The bird moved quickly between branches, so I focused on positioning and timing, waiting for a moment when it stepped into open light and held still. The long focal length created natural background separation, and the gentle tones of the forest helped build a balanced frame without distraction. For me, this image reflects how small shifts in light and posture can reveal the early stages of growth in a species that is often seen only in motion.
©2025 Adam Rainoff Photographer
From the Big Trip 3D slide archives - 2004.
Before giving a description of this image, I will respectfully request that no comments be made about the rights and wrongs of climbing Uluru. I am presenting these images purely as a show of my own personal experience in visiting an incredible natural wonder of the world and I would prefer no debate about the climb. Thanks.
The word Minga can be quite a derogatory word around the world in various languages. Here the local aboriginals use the word to describe climbers on Uluru, and their translation literally means "ants"!
I was looking at other aspects of Uluru from different positions around the base, and suddenly came across this scene. Ants is a perfect description. This was taken not long after sunrise, which itself is an amazing experience. My next couple of images from here will show two sides of the sunrise at Uluru.
(Slide scanned using Canon RP with 24-240 and Nisi close up lens. Original taken using Fuji Sensia 100 slide film)
I know they are not my best photos but I want by this means to make known to all the victims of the permanent Colombian conflict threatened and victims of collective massacres.
by Michael Bethea
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Copyright Michael & Carina Photography
Explored 01/03/2012
Minga de Tiradura de Casa
Minga is a rural tradition from Chiloé Archipelago (Chile) which means communal work. The most common task is moving a house from one place to another (which may involve a different island). The traditional way to move the house is using yoked oxen but in modern times they can be replaced with a tractor or a front-end loader.
The family provides food (curanto) for the workers who helped moving the house.
Esta foto se la dedico a Isabel, ya que me pidio una foto de familia y es lo más parecido que he conseguido.
No son todas las que están, pero sí son la gran mayoría :)
Las minguitas os mandan besitos y un poquito de aire fresco, que con el calor que hace nunca está de más... n_n
I know they are not my best photos but I want by this means to make known to all the victims of the permanent Colombian conflict threatened and victims of collective massacres.
Help us make ourselves visible internationally. They're killing them!
Ayudenos a visibilizar
internacionalmente. Los están matando.
Los invito a escuchar:
Photo from a model shoot with Minga Halla (MM# 240020).
This was shot with my DIY tilt-and-shift lens.
Lighting info: Single SB-80DX in a translucent white umbrella on a light stand at camera left. Triggered by a wireless radio trigger.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich
Munich (German: München; Austro-Bavarian: Minga; Polish: Monachium) is the capital and most populous city of Bavaria, the second most populous German federal state. With a population of around 1.5 million, it is the third-largest city in Germany, after Berlin and Hamburg, as well as the 12th-largest city in the European Union. The city's metropolitan region is home to 6 million people. Straddling the banks of the River Isar (a tributary of the Danube) north of the Bavarian Alps, it is the seat of the Bavarian administrative region of Upper Bavaria, while being the most densely populated municipality in Germany (4,500 people per km²). Munich is the second-largest city in the Bavarian dialect area, after the Austrian capital of Vienna.
The city is a major centre of art, technology, finance, publishing, culture, innovation, education, business, and tourism in Germany and Europe and enjoys a very high standard and quality of living, reaching first in Germany and third worldwide according to the 2018 Mercer survey, and being rated the world's most liveable city by the Monocle's Quality of Life Survey 2018. According to the Globalization and World Rankings Research Institute Munich is considered an alpha-world city, as of 2015.
The name of the city is derived from the Old/Middle High German term Munichen, meaning "by the monks". It derives from the monks of the Benedictine order, who ran a monastery at the place that was later to become the Old Town of Munich; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat of arms. Munich was first mentioned in 1158. Catholic Munich strongly resisted the Reformation and was a political point of divergence during the resulting Thirty Years' War, but remained physically untouched despite an occupation by the Protestant Swedes. Once Bavaria was established as a sovereign kingdom in 1806, it became a major European centre of arts, architecture, culture and science. In 1918, during the German Revolution, the ruling house of Wittelsbach, which had governed Bavaria since 1180, was forced to abdicate in Munich and a short-lived socialist republic was declared.
In the 1920s, Munich became home to several political factions, among them the NSDAP. The first attempt of the Nazi movement to take over the German government in 1923 with the Beer Hall Putsch was stopped by the Bavarian police in Munich with gunfire. After the Nazis' rise to power, Munich was declared their "Capital of the Movement". During World War II, Munich was heavily bombed and more than 50% of the entire city and up to 90% of the historic centre were destroyed. After the end of postwar American occupation in 1949, there was a great increase in population and economic power during the years of Wirtschaftswunder, or "economic miracle". Unlike many other German cities which were heavily bombed, Munich restored most of its traditional cityscape and hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics. The 1980s brought strong economic growth, high-tech industries and scientific institutions, and population growth. The city is home to major corporations like BMW, Siemens, MAN, Linde, Allianz and MunichRE.
Munich is home to many universities, museums and theatres. Its numerous architectural attractions, sports events, exhibitions and its annual Oktoberfest attract considerable tourism. Munich is one of the most prosperous and fastest growing cities in Germany. It is a top-ranked destination for migration and expatriate location. Munich hosts more than 530,000 people of foreign background, making up 37.7% of its population.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_Museum
The BMW Museum is an automobile museum of BMW history located near the Olympiapark in Munich, Germany. The museum was established in 1973, shortly after the Summer Olympics opened. From 2004 to 2008, it was renovated in connection with the construction of the BMW Welt, directly opposite. The museum reopened on June 21, 2008.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW
BMW AG (German: originally an initialism for Bayerische Motoren Werke in German, or Bavarian Motor Works in English) is a German multinational company which currently produces automobiles and motorcycles, and also produced aircraft engines until 1945.
The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria. BMW produces motor vehicles in Germany, Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In 2015, BMW was the world's twelfth largest producer of motor vehicles, with 2,279,503 vehicles produced. The Quandt family are long-term shareholders of the company, with the remaining shares owned by public float.
Automobiles are marketed under the brands BMW (with sub-brands BMW M for performance models and BMW i for plug-in electric cars), Mini and Rolls-Royce. Motorcycles are marketed under the brand BMW Motorrad.
The company has significant motorsport history, especially in touring cars, Formula 1, sports cars and the Isle of Man TT.