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My submission for the theme "One Eye."
On the U.S. $1 Bill, the Eye of Providence, representing Divine Providence, looks out above an unfinished pyramid with 13 strata signifying the 13 original colonies. The pyramid represents strength and duration. The date on the base in Roman Numerals is 1776, the year of American Independence.
A general translation for the Latin "Annuit Coeptis" is "Providence favors our undertakings."
Novus Ordo Seclorum means "a new order of the ages."
The Eye is surrounded by rays of light, but where's the color?
I added a little bit of brightness around the Eye for my own personal symbol for "Optimism."
I included two numeral "1"s and three word "One's" because, after all, the theme is One Eye.
For more info on the symbols:
www.greatseal.com/symbols/eye.html
Nikon 18-55mm @ 48mm with 20mm extension tube
For Smile On Saturday
Theme: One Eye
that the future can be better, you are unlikely to step up and take responsibility for making it so :-)
― Noam Chomsky
HGGT!!
Louisiana iris, sarah p duke gardens, duke university, durham, north carolina
Minolta X-700 Minolta 50mm 1:3.5 MC Macro Celtic 1:1 Extension Adox HR-50 LegacyPro EcoPro 1:1 05/04/2024
Shelter in Place, San Francisco, California
It's a dreary day in San Francisco. Though we need the rain, it's hard thing to wake up to. I'm glad it stopped long enough for me to sneak out into the garden for a photo, but I'm back inside, wrapped in a blanket, waiting for the sun to reappear as I read more stunning headlines. In my waking hours I believe we can get through this. I am heartened by the signs of new life that peek out among the ferns.
“The true optimist not only expects the best to happen, but goes to work to make the best happen. The true optimist not only looks upon the bright side, but trains every force that is in him to produce more and more brightness in his life….”
― Christian D. Larson
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A test with Jpeg, OOC and Fuji "Classic Chrome"profile with some adjustments to get a Portra like look....
Mansur Al'Tamasuk and the Captain he hired observe the loading of their vessel. As a team they lead an exploratory trip to unknown isles.
Was out walking the other day under a brilliant May sky. The temperature was neither warm nor cold. The humidity neither high nor low. A simply lovely day, the air filled with the happy sounds of songbirds. Not one thing to complain about. And it's moment such as this where I wish I could simply hit the proverbial 'pause' button. If there was ever a day or a time to lock onto, this would be it. May brings a sense of hope and optimism for the summer ahead. Quite literally, the entire summer season lies ahead. Yet for me there's a slight but noticeable feeling of apprehension the moment May dissolves into June. From there it's just three short weeks until the days begin shortening. And already I begin to look back wistfully at days such as this, mid-May, when the weather was perfect and there was nothing to complain about. So I keep stabbing at that imaginary 'pause' button, but to no effect. The days pass, and moments like this quickly begin to transition into memory. Best I can hope for is to get outside every moment I can. Put aside work and obligation, if only for the moment. Just walk in the springtime air and absorb as much of the season as I can hold, knowing I'll need to replay these moments sooner than later. On this day I made a point of walking off trail. The cemetery grounds end at the tree line to the right in this photo. It felt right to be here, walking this boundary line, just a step or two inside of the burial ground. It seemed to amp up the energy level several notches. Yes, an oxymoron...that tranquil energy. I got to thinking this might actually be the peak day when I look back at Spring, 2021. Funny thing is peaks like this are usually never noted at the time. The significance is only apparent through the perspective of time. Yet I'm pretty sure this was it. Friday afternoon. Mid-May. A day there was nothing to complain about.
Joseph's Coat rosebud against my mailbox post... in January.
I like the way this looks Large On Black
I'll try to catch up with all of my contacts when I can...things are a bit busy...
Can you feel optimistic when you look at this photo? I do. Is it just a feeling or do the colors make me feel that! I really don't know.
Hope you like it
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Just having fun editing. I removed the 2 dark spots as suggested by T.Morris (thanks, i didn't notice them) and replaced the file.
Mike!! thank you thank you thank you!! this was such an awesome surprise today. I was so tickled I had to put it up immediately. front and center of my desk - will grab a frame very soon!
I owe you a payback print! let me know what I can send your way! :)
Finally finding time to pick the camera up again. Liked the light play in the green stones. Also thought the 'light' theme was cool, because Garbo is doing much, much better!
Brisbane sits of peak flood level today and for the next 18- 24 hours before levels recede, and the big clean-up can start, with power being re-instated to over 120,000 houses throughout the city, all public transport is currently cut, however hoping it will be operational by the end of week
many wll return to their houses in the coming days to find mud and stench throughout the remains, many will never be able to return, and many will not have a house to return to.... the re-building will be the biggest post-war construction ever experienced in Australia
Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) Having stolen the flat fish from a Cormorant in the harbour then had no idea what to do next
A Few Steps beyond disillusionment, optimism and realism peer into the timeless face of hope.
Quotes by Patricia Bechthold (Mrs Happy Face )
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Several miles of walking along this logging road finally brings us near the forest trailhead that leads to Twin Falls. A most welcome sight.
Yellow - The color of happiness and optimism. Yellow is a cheerful and energetic color that brings fun and joy to the world. - From Color Meanings by Jacob Olesen.
Have a cheerful day, everyone... :)