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MacroMondays group theme will be Paper this is an attempt at the theme.
My idea was to make the paper look like the bottoms of curtains hung from the window with the sun shining through, the sun has shone brightly a lot just recently.
The problem is I have overworked this in an online editor which means the work will not be suitable for the theme.
So now back to the drawing board.
If you are into creative macro shots I recommend a visit to the group.
overworked photo from the paris-set (see link below) using a colorful high-contrasting procedure.
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thank you for all your gracious comments and faves!
This was an October evening back in 2014. Large chunks of rock (much of it originally from Norway) have been placed here at different times to protect the eroding shoreline. From time to time it has been moved and added to, the most aesthetically pleasing being Bardon Breccia rock. Nowadays new rock armour comes from closer to home in Leicestershire.
During excavations here footprints have been discovered in layers of buried clay and rock that are believed to be the earliest found outside of Africa. Also axes have been found, believed to indicate the earliest human occupation of Northern Europe.
Sadly, these defences are over-worked and the coastline continues to be eroded.
This photograph is a stitch of 6 'portrait' images taken with a Canon TS-E 24mm tilt shift lens, locked off on a tripod - 3 long exposure images for the sea and 3 normally exposed images for the impressive sky and cloud formation as the sun lowered behind me, illuminating the cloud base in a spectacular fashion.
Thank you for taking the time to view and comment on some of my images.
The most natural remedy of all. "The Nature cure"
Doctors have discovered a miracle drug for overworked brains. The great outdoors.
There were several more to the left on this tree.
Best viewed large.
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Some houses impress with their architecture, while others captivate us with the way they make us feel. This beachfront residence belongs to the latter category: a haven where everyday life blends seamlessly with the sea breeze, the colors of summer, and the joy of sharing simple moments.
From the outside, the house emerges amidst palm trees, dunes, and coastal vegetation as a natural extension of the landscape. The contemporary lines of the building contrast gently with the freedom of the surrounding nature. There are no visual barriers between the garden and the house; everything seems designed to make the outdoors an integral part of the daily experience.
Arrival greets us with a scene that evokes memories of endless vacations. Softly striped lounge chairs rest on the sand, while a small beach hut, carefully decorated with towels and accessories, adds a nostalgic and familiar touch. Wild vegetation frames the path and adds movement, as if the ocean breeze were present even in a still image.
As you move toward the main terrace, the space reveals its true essence: a celebration of outdoor living. Woven armchairs, side tables, and a large parasol create distinct gathering nooks for conversation, reading, or simply contemplating the landscape. The warm wood of the deck adds texture and visual comfort, while the transparency of the expansive windows allows the interior and exterior to constantly engage in dialogue.
One of the most enchanting areas is the outdoor dining space. The table set next to the grill speaks not of design, but of experiences. It speaks of leisurely lunches under the sun, impromptu gatherings, friends arriving without haste, and shared meals that become cherished memories. Each element has a clear function, but also an emotional charge that transforms the space into something far more meaningful than a simple dining area.
Upon passing through the glass doors, the house reveals a vibrant and deeply creative personality. Colors appear freely, inspired by folk art, artisan markets, and the visual richness of tropical destinations. Printed textiles, hand-painted decorative pieces, sculptural lamps, and animal masks transform the walls into a veritable gallery of stories.
However, despite the abundance of details, the ambiance never feels overwhelming. The constant presence of plants, natural materials, and soft lighting creates a sense of balance. The greens of the cacti and tropical species harmonize with coral, blue, and yellow tones, generating a cheerful yet serene atmosphere.
The main living room conveys a feeling difficult to describe: that of a place where one could spend hours without looking at the clock. The inviting fabrics, carefully selected objects, and the presence of pets integrated into the scene contribute a genuine warmth that transcends decorating trends. Everything seems chosen to evoke a smile, spark curiosity, or simply offer comfort.
Perhaps that is the greatest virtue of this house. It doesn't try to impress with luxury or follow a specific trend. Its true beauty lies in its authenticity. It's a home that embraces summer without exaggeration, celebrates nature without sacrificing design, and reminds us that the most memorable spaces are those that make us feel good.
Here, amidst palm trees, vibrant colors, the aromas of shared meals, and corners brimming with personality, summer ceases to be just a season and becomes a way of life.
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1 KraftWork Summer Block Party Barbecue Grill RARE
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12 KraftWork Summer Block Party Mini Bowl Onions
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14 KraftWork Summer Block Party Sausage Board (dispenser)
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16 KraftWork Summer Block Party Baked Potato Tray
17 KraftWork Summer Block Party Decor Plate A
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18 KraftWork Summer Block Party Salt & Pepper Tray
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HISA - Farm Grasses - Summer - High
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A long time ago in Crivitz, Wi, ELS 501 rests under the night sky, the Earth slowly rotating on it's celestial axis, the stars dragging like pens on paper across the sensor of a waaay overworked Canon T6.
2018 overworked and new released image - shot years ago in 2012
Thanks very much for your interest, fav or time to comment !!
well the rocks i thought were not quite working in the painting so i chose to paint over and keep the image simple …. i added thicker paint (impasto)to the waves and liked the effect in contrast to the sky. so rather than overwork and loose some of the spontaneity to the seascape i will leave for now. Beauty with Oils is you can always go back and add further glazes of colour.
So it seems that we've gone from being stressed by our hectic lives to being stressed that our lives have been halted...
Composite created just for fun!
Submitted to AWAKE magazine.
Man from Adobe Stock.
Watch courtesy of Theresa Thompson on Flickr (OK).
Background courtesy of 2LO_MobileArt-Texture6.
Meadow courtesy of pasja 100 on Pixabay.
Lighthouse lamp courtesy of Pedro Ribeiro Simoes of Flickr.
Birds courtesy of domitian on Pixabay.
Textures from j. madden urban 5 brush 2 & 5.
Binary texture from Pixabay.
Town buildings PNG by Foxey Squirrel
Bowler hat from BIng images.
Textures by Topaz Studio.
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Looking away from the sun that was just rising above the horizon, the best colour was in the west.
Although I really like this scene, I am not entirely sure that I am thrilled with the processing. I actually overworked the first version, started over, and ended up reworking the second version and settled on this third version. The problem I think is that the land was fairly dark in relation to the sky, although in real life my eyes could see detail in both.
There is one very bright spot that runs across the darker cloud in the sky that was overexposed. I only shot the one exposure. I am not sure that even an HDR version would have helped.
In the end I simply darkened the sky, lifted the shadows a bit and gave extra contrast to the land. I am not sure that my capture has done justice to what really was a beautiful scene, but I have done what I believe to be my best with the file I had to work with.
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Hi all!
So I want to keep this short, for the last few years I've been struggling with chronic illness, which has led to poor mental health & financial stress (as these things usually do). For a long time I overworked and tried to push through it which lead to really bad burn out & and further declines in my health.
Over the last couple of months I've stepped back a lot to work out where I want to go.
I really want things in my store to be more coherent and refined, so with that I will be retiring a majority of items across the store.
What this means for you the customer:
- All items to be retired are 75% off
- Sale will last 4 weeks
- My favourite items will eventually move to marketplace as fatpacks only
- Once retired items will no long receive updates, redeliveries only
- All sales are final.
I am away to chill my overworked brain. I am trying to write a legal opinion piece (OU essay) on something I have no opinion about. I am struggling to find anything to give me an opinion one way or the other..Lol!! I must go and rest my brain! My apologies for not commenting much this while - my brain is frazzled :-(
Oatfields is quiet medicine, a place where the ground and I are learning to recover together. Out here, the oats move like water, planted like a promise—not just to grow, but to mend the soil, loosening what’s compacted, feeding what’s starved, teaching the land how to regenerate after being taken from too hard, too long. I walk the same paths over and over, letting the wind comb through what’s left of me, hoping for the same slow alchemy in myself: that healing can be quiet and unseen, that what was overworked and emptied out can, with patient, stubborn care, grow soft, rich, and beautifully alive again.
Ever see a fire truck parked in front of a donut shop? Didn't think so. I do not dislike the police, so don't get me wrong. But I'll tell you this true story:
It was 1986 and my girlfriend had a breakin-in in progress going on at the back door of her home. I was in a distant suburb. When she called the police they told her there would be up to a half-hour delay in response to this!!!
What did she do? She called the Fire Department who had a truck there in minutes!! The would-be murderer, rapist, criminal (who knows what he was?) fled immediately before the siren blaring trucks and fire crew even got right on the scene!
Woman saved from a nasty crime by... the FIRE DEPARTMENT!! Apparently this is not an uncommon occurence in L.A. and probably other cities too.
But to be fair to the police---yes, this makes for an entertaining story, but the blame is not with the completely overworked LAPD that is swamped with way more calls than they can handle. But NO THANKS to the City of Los Angeles which does not hire enough policemen to handle all the crimes going on in the city!!!
Cops work hard and relentlessly. There is no job more stressful and filled with more unpredictability than that of a police officer. They are called upon for all manner of crazy things from domestic disputes to murders-in-progress to gangland warfare and every possible crazy way one could imagine the legal code could be broken.
How would you like to pull over a suspicious vehicle on a dark street in L.A.'s Barrio or Watts and walk up behind a carful of gang-bangers? Well, for one thing you aren't going to do that! The minute you see what it is after lighting up the suspect's vehicle you are going to call for back up. But anything could happen from that point on and you're on your own until the backup arrives. Want that job? Didn't think so. Is it right to deny these people a break from the stress they face? I would certainly want to relax with a cup of coffee after almost getting stabbed in the face during a traffic stop.
The above incident with the womsn was in 1986. Things have only gotten worse in the 39 years since.
overindulgence in stimulating food, work or study carried on in an unnatural or cramped position of the body. Literary men and women ought to do most of their work at a standing desk, lying down now and then to ease the brain and heart, and permit ideas to flow :-)
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1 Hundred. — Hot Wifey
Dollholic — July 2026
🍌 Sweet Trouble at the Night Market 🍇
I had every intention of behaving.
It was supposed to be a quiet evening walk through the old market district — just a little window-shopping beneath the blue neon glow, perhaps a piece of fruit for the road, and then home before the city became too mischievous.
But the city had other plans.
The little wooden cart was still open beneath its faded floral canopy, its rows of golden bananas glowing like lanterns against the darkened street. Behind me, the weathered storefronts and exposed metal stairs gave the neighborhood that beautifully imperfect character I adore — part forgotten marketplace, part secret midnight rendezvous.
Even my Persian companion had claimed the best seat in the house, perched elegantly upon her carved wooden chair and watching me with the unmistakable expression of someone who already knew I was about to become the evening’s main attraction.
And honestly, in the 1 Hundred. Hot Wifey outfit, how could I not?
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Hot Wifey is a deliciously playful Top + Skirt Panty ensemble created for the Dollholic July round.
The strapless bodice curves closely around my figure before descending into that dramatically pointed center front — a daring little detail that frames the waist beautifully. Across the bust, the Hot Girlfriend Club lettering adds just the right amount of cheeky confidence, while the delicate bow and subtle heart-patterned fabric keep the look irresistibly sweet.
The coordinating lavender micro-skirt sits low across the hips, finished with sharply defined pleats, tiny hardware accents and the same softly romantic heart motif. Beneath it, the matching panty completes the design with a flirtatious little reveal that feels playful rather than overworked.
It is feminine, bold and unapologetically fun — the kind of outfit that turns an ordinary stop at a fruit cart into a full editorial moment.
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The vendor smiled as I leaned against the cart, pretending to study the fruit while knowing perfectly well that no one nearby was looking at the bananas.
The streetlights warmed the old timber. The neon shimmered against the concrete. My little Persian critic continued watching from her chair, while the illuminated fashion sketch beside me made the entire corner feel like a tiny open-air atelier.
I finally selected one perfectly ripe piece of fruit, thanked the vendor and stepped back into the city.
Behaving, after all, is terribly overrated.
đź’ś Becky KĂ©naan
A burnt out excavator near Honley, Huddersfield. Just messing with a few sliders and presets to achieve a different look.
Phaetons and bicycles were the common means of transportation in Prince Islands in Istanbul. Recently, baterry powered trikes became popular. There is an warming debate to ban the use us horse phaetons as horses are being forced to overwork.
For the August 52 Weeks for Dogs Challenge - I've never "purposely" :) (yes, I've done it by mistake in the past) tried a Dutch angle before, so I'm not completely satisfied with this, but I'm overworked and lazy today, so this will have to do :)
September 15 259 / 366
I have a feeling it's going to be a long week.
Why not? View On Black
Photo details:
Canon 100 mm macro lens
No sun here... this is another faux sun shot, taken with the help of my office desk lamp.
I think this is a faux-colored daisy too, don't really want to know how they get that color. The "background" is a green spider mum. The whole bouquet has strong, almost garish colors, just "spoke" to me for some reason, now I am not so sure... :D
Folded from a 50cm square of mulberry paper.
I really overworked the paper trying to decide on the shaping, especially the head, but it just about held together.
Designed and folded by me, 2016.
Worked on a still life of peaches all night, but I think I overworked it and couldn't get it to pop. So up goes this bee shot. I added Soulful Action- Soothe.
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Aquest petit carreronet de Praga (que porta cap al castell), apareix en diversos moments de l'obra mestra de Milos Forman, "Amadeus". En especial recordo la figura de Mozart en els darrers mesos de vida, destroçat per l'alcohol i el sobreesforç, paitexant per aquest carrer glaçat.
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This narrow Mala Strana street, in Prague is a quite known location for the gorgeous movie by Milos Forman, "Amadeus". In this place appears Mozart, hardly standing up in the frozen street, in his final alcoholic & overworked months of life. Let's the music play!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amadeus_(film)
www.movie-locations.com/movies/a/Amadeus.php
thecinescapader.blogspot.com/2016/08/visiting-filming-loc...
Here, at 2:20:
The church was mentioned first time in 1253. The building was extended and overworked several times.
Rusty and I spent a wonderful morning taking both self portraits and shots of each other. Here's one he captured of me. I loved it and wanted to share. The post processing is my own.
I've been so overworked lately.. I feel like I'm losing myself. All I want to do is sleep :)
This was inspired by one of Sevgi's photos :)
More flowers to brighten the day. Had problems with overworking, so took the picture from a distance! Love this book, but the paper would not please everyone.
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I was trying to capture the peeling paint on the fire hydrant in front of my house. The focus is a bit wonky so I decided to overwork it a bit. It's not my favorite but it will have to do for today. I am challenging myself to focus on a single color for the week so, welcome to red week.
Govan, Glasgow
The drinking fountain at Govan Cross, Glasgow, is known as the Aitken Memorial Fountain. It was originally created in 1884 and is the only surviving example of the decorative cast iron drinking fountains produced by Cruikshanks & Co.’s foundry at the Denny Works in Stirlingshire. The fountain is dedicated to Dr John Aitken, a local doctor who was deeply committed to serving the medical needs of the area's poor and is believed to have died from overwork.
The fountain fell into disrepair over time but was fully restored in 2011 as part of a regeneration effort led by the Govan Cross Townscape Heritage Initiative. The restoration was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Glasgow City Council. It remains a cherished landmark at Govan Cross, symbolizing the area's rich history and community spirit.
Nike Free 7.0 - Personal product shots.
After church today, my wife & I went to buy a pair of cross-trainers for my knee rehab for the next 6-8 months. All my other sneakers are either basketball or badminton specific.
The people in the mall and in the store wer amused to see me limping around with a cane. I think I overworked my knee as it is very swollen and painful all the way to my ankle =( Sigh....
Ephesians 6: 14-15
14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
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Actually, I'm not nearly as frazzled as this suggests. Things are going very smoothly, and I'm on number 5 of 8.
Late night last night, but tonight I should be able to get some sleep while the computer does the hard work.
Huzzah!
seen here...
www.100negocios.com/trabajo-desde-casa-por-internet-tips/...
and here...
www.dumblittleman.com/2011/05/how-to-effectively-measure-...
and here... digital-era.org/blog/?p=3901
and here... blogs.payscale.com/salary_report_kris_cowan/2012/07/tips-...
and here... blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/2013/04/12/ncbi-rofl...
and here... www.businessinsider.com/syndromes-drive-coders-crazy-2014-3
Not overly satisfied with this one; it's a glorified tablescrap. An ugly and overworked shuttle/transport which began service in the year 2089, servicing the Mars to Asteroid Belt routes. Also it photographs like a pain in the ***...
"As ethereal beings who inhabit the skies, Apsara are often depicted taking flight, or at service of a god, they may be compared to angels."
Been a busy week with a few late nights and early mornings. Fortunately they're paying me big bucks AND I didn't drool into the keyboard.
Seen here... livinglavidapyme.com/2011/01/Âżcomo-recuperar-tu-ritmo-pr...
and here... www.inscribd.com/why-bubble-wrap-is-the-gift-that-keeps-o...
and here... www.inscribd.com/5-desk-toys-to-kill-time-and-obliterate-...
and here... chiropractorpalmdale-thejoint.com/five-ways-to-turn-off-y...
and here... www.ecofriendlyinternship.com/facebook-fatigue-are-you-fe...
and here...
lifehacker.com/spend-more-time-on-energizing-activities-t...
The castle of "Neuschwanstein" in a very special evening light! Shot this 5 years ago and ever since I enjoy the high resolution of a Flickr Pro Membership I wanted to overwork it and post it again. Hope you like it too.
while i was overworking this something went wrong and every dark color was red suddenly (used a new action). and i instandly loved it. (and made the hair even more red and tried to lower it on the other parts) (the real one is in comments).
oh and - all of my red-haired-loveys - don't worry i will not do this is real life :D
ouh again i missed my flickr birthday. it was day before yesterday! :( it's my 3rd year on here! :)
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The church was mentioned first time in 1253. The building was extended and overworked several times.
This portrait was taken a few days after this shot before I had to give back the beautiful antlers that I managed to borrow from a local shop. I found the pieces that make up this picture whilst going through my computer earlier this evening..
Lately I've found myself a bit caught up with client work trying to keep up with editing and preparing for new work. I sometimes feel overworked and overwhelmed but at the end of the day I'm doing something I love and its fun! There's also something in the air lately.. it's new and a little magical..
Been working with Macphun's Creative Kit and like it very much. It's very Mac-like…intuitive, easy to use, and has excellent abilities to enhance images without them looking overworked. This White Ibis was from Florida in 2014. Taken at close to sunset, the quality of light was not lost in processing. Good detail and tonal range.
done on the spot, a little bit overworked, never know when to stop... maybe it was better before adding all the greens...
www.outdooractive.com/de/kapelle/bodensee/sylvesterkapell...
www.ueberlingen-bodensee.de/Media/Sehenswertes/Sylvesterk...
"Die um 840 errichtete Sylvesterkapelle in Goldbach zählt zu den ältesten erhaltenen Kirchenbauten Deutschlands. Die karolingischen Wandmalereien gelten zu Recht als die ältesten im Bodenseeraum, die ottonischen Fresken sind eng mit denen in St. Georg auf der Reichenau verwandt.
Der Bau der Kapelle geht auf eine Stiftung des alamannischen Grafen Alpger zurück, der aus dem Linzgau stammte und Berater am Kaiserhof Karls des Großen war. Wohl unmittelbar nach der Fertigstellung des Kirchleins um 840, malten Mönche des Klosters Reichenau sein Inneres mit einem aufwändigen, perspektivisch wirkenden Mäanderband und einer Widmungsinschrift aus....Die als Fragment erhaltene Inschrift in Gedichtform, deren Wortlaut eine karolingische Handschrift überliefert, ist einzigartig. Das Gedicht „In ecclesia sancti martiani – in golhdbah“ stammt von dem berühmten Reichenauer Abt Walahfried Strabo (um 808/9-849), der als Diplomat am Hof Karls des Großen tätig war und zu den herausragenden Dichtern und Gelehrten seiner Zeit gehört.
Nach einer Vergrößerung der Kapelle im frühen 10. Jahrhundert statteten wiederum Reichenauer Mönche das Innere mit Wandmalereien aus....Durch diesen Freskenschmuck, der auf eine neue Putzschicht aufgetragen wurde, wurden die karolingischen Malereien vollständig überdeckt...die ottonischen Fresken [zeigen] Szenen aus dem Leben Jesu sowie Christus und die 12 Apostel....Bis ins 18. Jahrhundert wurde der Raum vier Mal überstrichen und teilweise mit neuen Malereien versehen.
In den Jahren 1992 bis 1995 erfolgte eine umfangreiche Restaurierung...."
The Sylvester Chapel, erected around 840 in Goldbach, is one of the oldest surviving church buildings in Germany. The carolingian wall paintings are rightly regarded as the oldest in the region, the ottonian frescos are closely related to those in St. Georg on the Reichenau island in the Lake Constance.
The construction of the chapel dates back to a foundation of the Count Alpger, who was an adviser at the imperial court of Charlemagne. Probably immediately after the completion of the church around 840, monks of the Reichenau monastery painted his interior with an elaborate, perspectival meandering tape and a dedication inscription. The inscription, preserved as a fragment, in a poem form, comes from the famous Abbot Walahfried Strabo ( 808/9-849), who was a diplomat at the court of Charlemagne and is among the outstanding poets and scholars of his time.
After an enlargement of the chapel in the early tenth century, Reichenau monks were once again furnishing the interior with wall paintings.
The carolingian paintings were completely covered by the ottonic frescoes with scenes from the life of Jesus.
Up to the 18th century, the room was overworked four times and partly painted with new paintings.
Between 1992 and 1995 extensive restoration was carried out.
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