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“In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins. Not through strength, but through persistence.” ~ Author Unknown
#2 of 5 new uploads....thought I'd return to some shots from our fall trip to Yellowstone....this series of shots was taken in the Lamar Valley near the Lamar Ranger Station (aka the Buffalo Ranch). Every season offers a unique perspective into the beauty of this landscape, and I cannot wait to return after Christmas for some winter shots :-)
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving (or Thursday)....and wishing everyone a fabulous weekend. Thanks for all your wonderful comments & visits!!!!!
The Persistence of Memory is a 1931 painting by artist Salvador Dalí and one of the most recognizable works of Surrealism. First shown at the Julien Levy Gallery in 1932, since 1934 the painting has been in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, which received it from an anonymous donor. It is widely recognized and frequently referred to in popular culture, and sometimes referred to by more descriptive titles, such as "The Melting Clocks", "The Soft Watches" or "The Melting Watches".
The well-known surrealist piece introduced the image of the soft melting pocket watch. It epitomizes Dalí's theory of "softness" and "hardness", which was central to his thinking at the time. As Dawn Adès wrote, "The soft watches are an unconscious symbol of the relativity of space and time, a Surrealist meditation on the collapse of our notions of a fixed cosmic order". This interpretation suggests that Dalí was incorporating an understanding of the world introduced by Albert Einstein's theory of special relativity. Asked by Ilya Prigogine whether this was the case, Dalí replied that the soft watches were not inspired by the theory of relativity, but by the surrealist perception of a Camembert melting in the sun.
The year prior to painting the Persistence of Memory, Dali developed his "paranoiac-critical method," deliberately inducing psychotic hallucinations to inspire his art. He remarked, "The difference between a madman and me is that I am not mad." This quote highlights Dali's awareness of his mental state. Despite his engagement in activities that could be seen as insane, Dali maintained that he was not actually mad.
It is possible to recognize a human figure in the middle of the composition, in the strange "monster" (with much texture near its face, and much contrast and tone in the picture) that Dalí used in several contemporary pieces to represent himself – the abstract form becoming something of a self-portrait, reappearing frequently in his work. The creature seems to be based on a figure from the Paradise section of Hieronymus Bosch's The Garden of Earthly Delights, which Dalí had studied. It can be read as a "fading" creature, one that often appears in dreams where the dreamer cannot pinpoint the creature's exact form and composition. The creature has one closed eye with several eyelashes, suggesting that it is also in a dream state. The iconography may refer to a dream that Dalí himself had experienced, and the clocks may symbolize the passing of time as one experiences it in sleep or the persistence of time in the eyes of the dreamer.
The orange watch at the bottom left of the painting is covered in ants; Dalí often used ants in his paintings as a symbol of decay. A fly sits on the watch next to the orange watch. The fly appears to be casting a human shadow as the sun hits it. The Persistence of Memory employs "the exactitude of realist painting techniques" to depict imagery more likely to be found in dreams than in waking consciousness.
The craggy rocks to the right represent the tip of Cap de Creus peninsula in north-eastern Catalonia. Many of Dalí's paintings were inspired by the landscapes of his life in Catalonia. The strange and foreboding shadow in the foreground of this painting is a reference to Puig Pení, a mountain in the northeast corner of Catalonia.
"Persistence" - Exodus Fleet Mobile Construction Yard
Length: 105 studs
Number of parts: not a clue
This is where most vessels in the Exodus fleet are constructed and repaired. The mobile refinery supplies the construction yard with refined metal from nearby asteroids.
Currently a batch of fighters are loaded up for testing in the main hangar. In the mid ship construction dock a new Attack Frigate is under construction.
This is my SHIPtember SHIP for 2016. My goal was to use that big yellow Duplo part, and use some kind of lighting. The ship's interior is somewhat lit up by a EL-wire and the construction dock is lit by lifelites.
Witnessing the grandeur of Mt. Fuji, lovingly known as Fuji-san, is a pilgrimage for the soul. Our 'photographic plan' was met with a challenge as thick clouds concealed its magnificent presence, leaving us yearning for a glimpse of its splendor. But perseverance and an unyielding desire to capture its essence led to a truly unforgettable experience.
On the final night of our stay, as the clock neared midnight, a sliver of hope appeared in the sky. The clouds reluctantly began to part, revealing a tantalizing glimpse of the summit. In a whirlwind of excitement, I swiftly adorned myself and gathered my equipment, descending the hillside to a carefully scouted location by the tranquil Lake Kawaguchiko.
Alone in the darkness, the moonlight casting an ethereal glow, I stood in awe as Mt. Fuji gradually unveiled its majestic form. It stood resolute, bathed in the soft illumination of the moon. The silence enveloped me, heightening the significance of the moment—a symbiotic dance between nature and my humble presence.
This solitary communion with Mt. Fuji, in the embrace of the night, remains etched in my memory forever. It is a testament to the power of patience, persistence, and a deep connection with the natural world.
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This black squirrel is persistently trying to get up the bird feeder pole. He made it once and I raised the baffle up a bit higher. I'm sure we will have fun trying new ways to discourage his scavenging.
Persistence pays off (sometimes!).....
Taken a couple of days ago during my most recent sunrise visit to Chalky Beach, NSW; Australia.
Living nearly 1 hour away from this location, I can't always rely on the accuracy of the weather forecasts or other apps such as Skippy Sky to give me the information as to how good a sunrise might be.
So I get up and leave home in the dark and wait before arrival hoping that I might have chanced a good sunrise - but this location seldom fails to reward anyway, as it has some amazing rock formations with wonderful textures and is relatively safe during most stages of tide!
As you can see, I managed to get some nice golden light at sunrise, and that teamed up with the Chalky rocks; I hope I have provided an image that appeals to you!!!
Helped by using my Lee .6 ProGlass ND + Lee .9 Hard Grad filers to counter exposures.
Have a fantastic day and week - thanks again for any comments, viewings or favorites - greatly appreciated as usual!!!
So the second lesson learned from my House of Refuge shoot was persistence. I went with the intention of getting some great wave action and I chose this shot to show it. I pretty much stood near the edge getting splashed and soaked and I kept wiping the lens until I got something I liked. So I remained persistent and got a shot that I love. I actually learned one more thing at that moment... Bring a raincoat next time lol.
As-Salam Mosque is a mosque in Puchong Perdana in Puchong , Selangor . The mosque is also known as the ' Floating Mosque ' located at Jalan Persiaran Puchong Perdana which is the main entrance to the Park Puchong Perdana and other housing near Taman Puchong Indah , Taman Puchong Intan and Puchong Permai Park . Masjid As -Salam Puchong Perdana was first used on January 5, 2006 .
The architecture of Masjid As -Salam Puchong Perdana is very interesting and a milestone on the housing estates . This mosque has a capacity of 400 people.
This mosque is a privilege persistence management in the economic empowerment of the mosque . This mosque has economic bureau organized various activities to raise money as the Wednesday market, a car wash services and programs infak .
Visitors can help the construction of a mosque by buying mineral water from the mosque and the money will be donated to the mosque . What can be proud of is , the sale of mineral water made without caretaker , that buyers take mineral water and putting money into their own coffers .
Un corps d’homme, réduit à l’essentiel.
Ni visage, ni gestes, ni identité.
La pierre a conservé la forme,
le jardin, lui, a poursuivi sa croissance.
Entre disparition et persistance,
il ne reste plus grand-chose à comprendre,
seulement à regarder.
A man’s body reduced to its bare presence.
No face, no gesture, no identity.
Stone has preserved the form,
while the garden quietly continued to grow.
Between disappearance and persistence,
there is little left to explain—
only to observe.
Iberostar Club Boa Vista - Ilha da Boa Vista - Cabo Verde
Iberostar Club Boa Vista - Island of Boa Vista - Cape Verde
Dusting off my macro skills with the 100-400mm lens after way too long away.
Headed to my reliable Common Blue spot on the South Downs only to find a wasteland - something had mowed down or munched every wildflower in sight.
Heart sinking but refusing to give up! Racing against the dying light, I scrambled to the neighbouring field where I discovered a few Common Blues still resting in those last golden rays.
This Sparrowhawk's persistence paid off after seeing it turn up everyday searching the shrubs and sitting on the fence waiting. It dropped down and began scrambling through the shrubs' branches scattering Sparrows in its pursuit and eventually came out with one in its claw before taking off to the bottom of the garden so as not to be disturbed.
We watched this sea otter for quite some time. He found several clams that he had a real tough time with. He would try to open some for a very long time - this is just a short clip of this persistent otter. He was well fed by the way!
My persistence paid off (and all of my bribes to the guards)! You never know if following age old rumors and stories will lead to an actual find, but this time they did. The Laird definitely was successful on the High Seas. Now to see if I can convince the estate to let me keep some of this, or at least donate it to the people that work in the castle.
This scene captures the relentless journey of Rydal Beck as it rushes through its ancient, moss-clad passage. Filtered sunlight penetrates the dense canopy, illuminating the churning water and the rugged boulders that define this powerful woodland descent. It is a meditation on nature's enduring power and quiet persistence.
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After 3 separate evening visits to this spot over the last 8 or 9 days eventually the sun decided to shine some light on the scene. All be it short lived it did happen and after 2 previous visits showing great promise only for westerly clouds to cover any chance of light over the last hour before dusk. Speeding around frantically trying to capture something worthwhile I was happy to find this little patch of tall grass catching some of the last light giving some foreground interest.
Persistence (or maybe stubbornness) and patience is what's required when sitting at Tunnel View overlooking Yosemite Valley as a winter storm passes through, sometimes for hours, and if one's lucky, sometimes only moments. Occasionally its just worth it, alternately standing around in mixed rain and snow and retreating to the car, waiting for something, anything to happen with clouds, light, rock, shadow, water and trees. There I was, waiting for the serendipitous moment of sunset and the hope of the storm just clearing.
Raw processing in Lightroom, followed by processing in Photoshop CS5 specifically for final conversion in Silver Efex Pro
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© Paul Porter Photography 2016
Tunnel View, Yosemite National Park
A broken old fence near Queen's View, Auchineden Hill.
Quite a nice sunset last night, the colours lingered quite a while after the sun went down.
Auchineden Hill's one of those places that never disappoints. Every time I visit the light is spectacular - I don't know if it's something to do with its location with huge, open views to the north and west, or if I've just been lucky.
I've also yet to see any photographers there, which strikes me as strange for somewhere with such amazing views so close to Glasgow.