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There are over 100 buildings left in the Wild West "ghost town" of Bodie, California. The Boone General Store is still full of products from the time, as if the entire town full of people just disappeared one day, or got up and left. When you try to look inside, you get reflections of the world outside, as if the present and past merge into one.
We'll schedule several night photography sessions once again in Bodie in 2022, as well as at least one interior access session.
From ancient times to the present, philosophers have repeatedly emphasized the importance of living a frugal or minimalist life. The ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes said, “True wealth is not in increasing possessions, but in reducing one’s needs.” Mahatma Gandhi pointed to the destructive side of human greed, stating, “The Earth has enough for everyone’s needs, but not enough for everyone’s greed.” From the Buddha to Karl Marx, across the passage of time, many have expressed similar ideas. This minimalist concept in philosophy has greatly influenced the photographer, and its mark is clearly visible in his vision and framing.
The absence of color or the use of minimal composition in framing reflects the photographer’s inclination toward a minimalist approach. The fog, wrapped like a thick winter blanket, creates a serene atmosphere. In this calm and pure dramatic setting, human presence becomes secondary. Before nature, even humanity’s vast achievements become insignificant. That is why the photographer has kept humans and their architectural achievements in the background, framing the scene in a minimalist style. Here, nature is the primary subject—not humans or their constructions.
According to nihilism, or the philosophy of pessimism, human life does not has inherent purpose. Evolutionary theory has shown that humans are an unintended outcome of nature’s evolutionary process. Yet human beings, regarded as the finest of creations, continue to exploit all their knowledge and effort into seeking meaning in life. They establish ever-greater architectural structures upon the heart of nature. In proving their superiority, they seem to challenge nature itself. Viewing nature as an adversary, humanity gradually distances itself further and further from it.
The present sanctuary was dedicated in 1887 after being located in four other locations around downtown Macon. The Sanctuary contains many interested Christian symbols to enhance our worship. Among them: the presence of the trefoil (a symbol of the Trinity); the presence of the quatrefoil (a traditional Christian symbol of 4 overlapping circles); a beautiful stained-glass rose window; and 12 beautiful stained-glass windows depicting the life of Jesus. Also of architectural note, the inside of the sanctuary roof is shaped like an upside-down ship’s hull, using the traditional Christian symbol of a boat to reflect that safety and sanctuary can be found in this holy space.
Beneath the sanctuary is the Great Room, a smaller gathering place and home to the Faithful Followers Sunday School Department. It was christened “The Great Room” in 2004, after a renovation, in appreciation of “The Greatest Generation,” the older members of FBCX who given their time, resources, and talents through the years to make First Baptist a place of worship, discipleship, missions and fellowship.
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#BringingSexyBack in this weather. Striped, cropped & a little extra, keeping it fun. Presenting Uniform TWO:
- Eskimo Fur Trapper
a head turning essential. oversized & ultra-soft, built to keep you warm. Unrigged & Resizable.
(11 Colorways • 10 Exclusive)
- Trey Crop Tee
fitted to perfection, available in multi graphic prints that do all the talking. Fitted for Legacy Male & Jake.
(16 Prints • 7 Colors • 1 Fatpack Exclusive)
- Kamil Knit Sleeves
playful, mix & match striped colorways designed for layering, styling & flexing. Fitted for Legacy Male & Female, Jake, Lara X, Ebody & Kupra.
(11 Colors • 24 Fatpack Exclusive)
Also including a slight collaboration with MASK featuring the “Marielle” Tee. Updated with graphics matching the “Trey” Crop, for his & hers. (16 Prints • Solids & “Sexy/Preppy” shirts available in original MASK Fatpack)
Fitted for Legacy Female, Lara X, Ebody & Kupra.
As always, DEMO before purchasing.
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Past and Present
Created for Faestock Challenge #82
Created for dA Users Gallery Challenge #78 –Valentine 19
Model with thanks to LongStock
Make It Interesting ~ Challenge #3 (Abandaoned)
Starter image with thanks to Pwbaker
Texture by Skeletal Mess-Aged Sign
The present ruins date from the 13th to the 16th centuries, though built on the site of an early medieval fortification. Founded in the 13th century, Urquhart played a
role in the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century. It was subsequently held as a royal castle, and was raided on several occasions by the MacDonald Earls
of Ross. The castle was granted to the Clan Grant in 1509, though conflict with the MacDonalds continued. Despite a series of further raids the castle was
strengthened, only to be largely abandoned by the middle of the 17th century. Urquhart was partially destroyed in 1692 to prevent its use by Jacobite forces, and
subsequently decayed. In the 20th century it was placed in state care and opened to the public: it is now one of the most-visited castles in Scotland.
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Alverad Set ( Circlet, Earrings & Necklace) _ Zibska @ We<3RP maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Riverhunt/128/128/1504
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Snowbunny Hair _ Tableau Vivant
Christmas Gift Wraping _ Boudoir
Pose _ Bauhaus Movement
Un pensiero, un profumo, una luce...quella sensazione istantanea che ti fà sentire bene.
L'universo in te...tu nell'universo...
un tutt'uno....
Quell'attimo presente che ti fà sentir vivo più che mai.
(Better in Large)
Presenting the “Brada” Set consisting of the Brada Jacket, Shorts and Updated Shades. Available in 12 regulars and 7 fatpack exclusives. Fitted for Legacy, Kupra, Reborn, Maitreya, Peach & Mounds Reborn/Kupra.
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TAXI DREAMDAY
scatto di un tramonto romano di una "quasi" notte di mezza estate. Ciò che si presentava davanti ai miei occhi prima e dopo lo scatto era molto suggestivo ed emozionante: un sole enorme e rosso acceso che timido si nascondeva dietro una fitta foschia dovuta ai trenta e più gradi della giornata, pronto per il meritato riposo...
Still not quite fully recovered from a nasty bug we cought almost 3 weeks ago. I hope we soon get to enjoy these last beautiful autumn days again.
Très peu présente. Toujours très occupée ...
Merci pour tous vos commentaires. Gracias por todos comentarios. Thank you for all comments.Grazie per tutti i commenti. Obrigada por todos os comentarios. Takk for alle kommentarer. Tack för alla kommentarer. Danke fürs Kommentieren ! :-)
Today morning at Sydney Harbour, God gave me for my birthday present. Sydney, Australia.
God loves you.
Looking down the rails in Nashville, Kansas. One of a hundred or so wooden and tin sided grain elevators left in Kansas. I have a thing for these old beauties. Image made with a Pentax K1.
One of only seven Baha'i temples in the world, the Baha'i House of Worship in the northern Chicago suburb of Wilmette symbolizes unity and invites prayer to God, according to its Web-site description. In an effort to capture a nontraditional view of the temple, seen here in the background, I headed over to nearby Wilmette Harbor, where activity is beginning to pick up following a long, cold winter. This enabled me to claim two themes with this image for the Our Daily Challenge Group: “Symbol” and “Wet.” The temple is quite a magnificent structure, and I'll likely post a closer, more traditional shot of it in the future.
I have been thinking of something I could buy with some money that I received after the passing of my brother and I decided to buy myself something that I didn't really need, but have been wanting for a long time. I decided to buy a secondhand Canon 1DX and whenever I use it, I will think of my brother whilst doing something that I love.
Siedlung Hüttenheim in Duisburg. Die Werksiedlung wurde 1912 für die Arbeiter eines nahegelegenen Blechwalzwerkes erbaut. Noch heute bestimmt das Stahlwerk, die Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann, das Bild des Stadtteils im Duisburger Süden. Das historische Bild zeigt einen Jungen der Siedlung in den 50er-Jahren.
The urban area Hüttenheim in Duisburg, Germany. The workmen's dwellings were built in 1912 for the workers of a nearby steel-mill. Until today the area is affected by the steelworks.The historical picture shows a boy of the quarter in the 1950s.
Inspired by dearphotograph.com/
"you can spend your time alone, redigesting past regrets, oh
or you can come to terms and realize
you're the only one who can't forgive yourself, oh
makes much more sense to live in the present tense"
Metroline's lineup at the Brooklands (London Bus Museum)'s Open Day - From the newest to the oldest. It was a really fun day yesterday, so nice seeing, meeting and chatting with people, as well as obviously snapping some awesome shots! Thanks all for organising this, even if it was hectic at times.
Line Up: Left to Right.
VWH2240, VP614, TA648, TPL264 and TEH2087!