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Prelude of what's coming when the weather gets a bit colder and turns the NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) into an artist palette.
The first real cold temperatures of the season along with the first snowfall led to the winter prelude pattern atop a Mississippi River slough in Goose Island Park, La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
"L'exploration urbain se mérite elle est faite uniquement pour les personnes respectant les lieux et leurs histoires"
in search of vibe.
for some of us who seems to makes this area our "home" , there was something special in the air this morning...
something simple.
did anyone see the gorgeous sunrise this morning? 10/21/12
it was breathtaking!!!!
A photo of Camp Creek photographed at Thomas Mitchell Park yesterday. We had a dry summer, so there isn't much water flowing.
Developed with Darktable 3.6.0. Color-graded in Photoshop.
VOS PRELUDE (IMO: 9444340) is a Offshore Supply Ship that was built in 2010 (11 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of Netherlands.
It's fence Friday you say? Well here is one for you. Yes, there is a fence way up there. I haven't posted a fence shot in awhile. This was on a hike through the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming. I wondered as I hiked if I would happen upon the lost hunter. He was found after two days and nights on the mountain perfectly fine. Lucky for him the weather has been unseasonably warm. Still chilly at night, though. Have a great weekend!
Yes...I went back to the 40D, my reasons are my own lol!
Really havent had a chance to get out and take photos, But making an effort now, easter is over and i can relax a little from work...Im Back! ;)
The sunset this night was amazing. Good old place across the road from home :)
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Cherry blossoms (sakura) embody profound and often contrasting meanings. Primarily, they symbolize the fleeting nature of life, as their vibrant beauty peaks briefly before the petals fall and wither. This ephemeral quality also ties them to themes of both life and death: they herald spring’s renewal yet serve as a reminder of mortality.
In Japanese culture, cherry blossoms are deeply symbolic, appearing in art, literature, and film. Historically, they mirrored the short but intense lives of samurai, who adhered to bushido (a code of honor, discipline, and fearlessness). Fallen petals were likened to warriors’ sacrifices. During WWII, kamikaze pilots painted sakura on their planes to represent dying “like falling blossoms” for the emperor.
Rooted in folk beliefs, sakura were once tied to agricultural fertility. The term sakura may derive from sa (rice paddy deity) and kura (a deity’s seat). People believed mountain spirits, later revered as rice gods, dwelled in cherry trees. This led to spring pilgrimages to worship them.
The tradition of Hanami (flower viewing) originated as rituals to pray for bountiful harvests, with offerings made beneath blooming trees. Today, it is a festive spring gathering where people picnic, sing, and celebrate under sakura.
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Clades: Tracheophytes, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Prunus
Subgenus: Cerasus
Iidabashi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
This photo was taken during my first days in Japan, coinciding with the peak of spring blooming — a serendipitous welcome to the country’s iconic season.
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Uno de los bellos rincones de Barcelona en estado puro de Otoño la estación más romántica.
Un gran abrazo mis queridos Amigos
This was the third or fourth photo I took of these old railroad cars. Sometimes I can view a scene and know exactly how I want to photograph it. The composition is just there. It's obvious (to me). I know my lens (90mm) and know what will and won't be in a frame the moment I look at a scene. It's not some talent or special power, it's just repetition. The 90mm is almost the only lens I use. After thousands of photos with it, you sort of get a hang of things.
But this set up took at least four shots to figure out what I wanted to do with it. Seeing it now, it's obvious and I don't know what I was (or wasn't) thinking during the first three attempts.
In a way, it's a waste of film. In another, I'm not sure I know of a different way to do it.
There was no railroad close at hand, so these cars were moved onto this land likely to serve as storage for the farm or nearby house (now gone). It's a bit odd that they're still here, but I'm glad they are.
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'Prelude'
Camera: Mamiya RB67
Film: Ilford HP5+ at 1600
Process: HC-110B; 11mins.
Kansas
July 2025
Sous la caresse bienveillante du soleil éclatant, où la neige et la glace se sont évaporées telles des mirages d'hiver, mon âme s'épanouit. Dans cet éveil précoce de la nature, baignée par une chaleur qui étreint le cœur, je contemple l'avènement du printemps avant même que le temps ne l'ait décrété.
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Parc national du Bic
Secteur de l'Île aux Amours
Bic (Rimouski) Québec
Le parc national du Bic, niché dans l'estuaire maritime du Saint-Laurent, incarne depuis toujours une source de fierté avec ses caps, ses baies, ses anses, ses îles et ses montagnes.
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© Guylaine Bégin. L'utilisation sans ma permission est illégale.
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Parc national du Bic (National Park)
île aux Amours Sector
Bic (Rimouski), Québec
Located in the St. Lawrence Estuary, Parc national du Bic proudly showcases its capes, bays, coves, islands, and mountains.
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© Guylaine Bégin. Use without permission is illegal.
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