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Wilkes-Barre was settled in 1769 and reached the height of its prosperity in the 19th century when coal reserves were discovered nearby. This discovery led to the city being nicknamed “The Diamond City”.
On the eastern boarder of King Hirald's rule lies the Leoda Keep. Built as a symbol of prosperity, it stands an the shore of the Banonk Sea across which lies a land of war and terror. On a rock outcrop stands a memorial to all those who have fought for honor and glory in that far off land.
The Keep is maintained by Lord Aravhail and his woodsmen. Together they protect the eastern border in case of attack from across the sea.
Builder's notes: Boy it feels good to be building again! With my first semester of college in the rear view mirror, I needed to exercise some creativity, and a castle seemed like fun! The build overall weighs in at almost 20lbs! By far the heaviest MOC I've ever made. I really hope you like it as much as I do!
C&C Always welcome!
A big long gun safe at Jack’s house. My friend has no idea what this monster is keeping safe! Her dad (Jack), is so tight that he probably has a ton of cash in there. He just bought a beautiful red 4 door Ford pickup for 60K. 😳😵💫
Here's a shot of me next to the build for a sense of scale. I'm 5' 9" tall, and the photo backdrop is 7' tall.
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The talented engineers of kingdom Astra have completed the frame of the the Prosperity. UPDATE: This version 1 is the final state as it fell over and got destroyed. The next ship will be a different version.
Prosperitas, navis regia ad astra:
"Prosperity, the royal starship".
The Prosperity is the royal flagship of the fleet: a space faring magical castle. A seed ship bringing the goodwill and cooperation of kingdom Astra to the Systar System and beyond.
BUILD SUMMARY:
This is a 2 meter / 7.5 foot Technic spaceship built from Jan 14 2019 - May 30th 2019. I've swooshed it on Bricksmith's livestream. The height is measured to the top of the dome, not the needle. Hours: About 20 hours a week during the duration of the build.
Download the 46 MP original to zoom in and look at some of the construction techniques and detail. Maybe you can count all the classic space astronauts sprinkled throughout the photo.
Click here for the Prosperity Album, which has WIP photos from the beginning until now.
This is a 2 meter / 7.5 foot Technic spaceship I built over about six months. At this stage it's mostly the external frame that's complete.
I showed this at Denver Pop Culture Convention Lego display hosted by the Colorado and Wyoming Lego Users Group (COWLUG).
Mural by Menace Two and Resa Piece collectively known as @menaceresa, seen at 3454 Union Pacific Avenue in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, California.
The artists state: "The laughing Buddha entity is considered a symbol of happiness, abundance and good luck. We painted this golden chrome Buddha character with stylized neon clouds because we think all of us can use a little good luck considering what’s going on in the world right now. The Chinese word painted by Menace says Prosperity. Wishing everyone a Buddha Blessed Day."
Photo by James aka Urbanmuralhunter on that other photo site.
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When I joined the collaboration, I set out to design a cube unlike any other. Rather than concealing the frame and pillars, I chose to showcase them as defining features! This led me to the idea of creating a mostly open cube, contrasting with traditional designs. Inspired by a recent trip to Singapore, I decided to incorporate a fountain as a central element to capture some of this city unique character.
In aiming to encapsulate the essence of urban life, I wanted the build to reflect both the prosperity and the societal challenges—like wealth disparity, grime, and crime—that my home city share. And, of course, I couldn’t resist adding a few hidden French-themed Easter eggs. How many can you spot?
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Photo of Balsamorhiza sagittata, commonly called Arrowleaf Balsamroot, captured via Minolta Maxxum AF Macro 50mm F/2.8 Lens. Spokane Indian Reservation. Selkirk Mountains Range. Okanogan-Colville Xeric Valleys and Foothills section within the Northern Rockies Region. Inland Northwest. Stevens County, Washington. Late April 2022.
Exposure Time: 1/640 sec. * ISO Speed: ISO-640 * Aperture: F/4 * Bracketing: None * Color Temperature: 4850 K * Film Emulation: Fuji Superia Xtra 400 * Filter: Cooling Filter (80) * Elevation: 1,886 feet above sea-level
It is the Year of the Horse, a sign of ebullience, a confident, bustling and rambunctious sign, a portent of vigorous growth and social energy. The horse is also good with money and is hardworking, but values love above all.
Grow upon seeds planted in 2013.. needs room to run and grow
It is energetic, bright, warm-hearted, intelligent and able.
Chinese zodiac, year begins 1/31/13
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www.facebook.com/TrevisoNonSoloOmbre
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Non è un caso che la Bandiera italiana sia composta da tre colori…
Il numero perfetto, racchiude anche le tre anime della Nazione: nord, centro e sud, che debbono restare unite, specialmente nei momenti difficili!
La grandezza di una Nazione non la si misura solo in PIL o in SPREAD…
L’Arte, la Cultura, la Storia, la capacità di adattamento, la solidarietà, la fratellanza, l’umanità, ecco ciò che fa grande una Nazione.
Dobbiamo (io per primo) ricucire questo enorme strappo che divide i Cittadini dalla Cosa Pubblica – dalla Res Publica, cioè – e per farlo servono tutte e tre le anime del Paese;
serve la fiducia in un’Italia migliore,
la sovranità per il Popolo,
la libertà per la Nazione,
(e questo è anche ciò che rappresentano il verde, il bianco ed il rosso).
Giustizia, uguaglianza, fratellanza, senza cui non ci può essere dignità, democrazia, prosperità.
Grazie per tutti i gentili commenti alle mie ultime foto!
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It is no coincidence that the Italian flag is composed of three colors ...
The perfect number, also contains the three souls of the Nation: north, center and south, which must remain united, especially in difficult times!
The greatness of a Nation is not only measured in GDP or SPREAD ...
Art, Culture, History, adaptability, solidarity, brotherhood, humanity, this is what makes great a Nation.
We have (me first) mend this huge tear that divides the citizens by the public affairs - from Res Publica, that is - and to do that we need all the three souls of our Country;
need confidence in a better Italy,
sovereignty to the People,
freedom for the Nation,
(and this is also what are the green, white and red).
Justice, equality, brotherhood, without which there can be no dignity, democracy and prosperity.
Thanks for all your kind comments to my last photos
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SN/NC: Calotropis Gigantea, Syn. Calotropis Procera, Apocynaceae Family
Calotropis gigantea, the crown flower, is a species of Calotropis native to Cambodia , Indonesia , Malaysia , the Philippines , Thailand , Sri Lanka , India , China , Pakistan , Nepal , and tropical Africa. It is also called Apple of Sodom or Dead Sea Apple.
It is a large shrub growing to 4 m (13 ft) tall. It has clusters of waxy flowers that are either white or lavender in colour. Each flower consists of five pointed petals and a small "crown" rising from the center which holds the stamens . The aestivation found in calotropis is valvate i.e. sepals or petals in a whorl just touch one another at the margin, without overlapping. The plant has oval, light green leaves and milky stem . The latex of Calotropis gigantea contains cardiac glycosides , fatty acids , and calcium oxalate . The flowers are long lasting, and in Thailand they are used in floral arrangements. The extract of flowers and leaves has shown hypoglycemic effect in preclinical studies. They were favored by the Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani , who considered them a symbol of royalty and wore them strung into leis . In Cambodia , they are used in funerals to decorate the urn or sarcophagus and the interior of the house holding the funeral. The fruit is a follicle and when dry, seed dispersal is by wind . In Indonesia its flowers are called widuri. According to Shivpuran (Hindu religion) the madar flower/crown flower is very much liked by Lord Shiva; therefore the crown flower and its garland are offered to Lord Shiva for peace, prosperity and stability in society. The Crown flower is also one of the major parts of the nine astrological trees (Navagrah tree).
Calotropis gigantea, a flor da coroa (do inglês Crown Flower, pelo seu formato), é uma espécie de Calotropis nativa do Camboja, Indonésia, Malásia, Filipinas, Tailândia, Sri Lanka, Índia, China, Paquistão, Nepal e África tropical. É também chamado Maçã de Sodoma ou Maçã do Mar Morto. É um grande arbusto com até 4 m de altura. Possui cachos de flores de cera brancas ou de lavanda. Cada flor consiste em cinco pétalas pontiagudas e uma pequena "coroa" erguendo-se do centro que contém os estames. A aestivação encontrada em calotropis é valvate, isto é, sépalas ou pétalas em uma espiral apenas se tocam na margem, sem se sobrepor. A planta tem ovais, folhas verdes claras e caule leitoso. O látex de Calotropis gigantea contém glicosídeos cardíacos, ácidos graxos e oxalato de cálcio. As flores são duradouras e, na Tailândia, são usadas em arranjos florais. O extrato de flores e folhas mostrou efeito hipoglicêmico em estudos pré-clínicos. Eles foram favorecidos pela rainha havaiana Liliuokalani, que os considerava um símbolo da realeza e os usava amarrados em leis. No Camboja, eles são usados em funerais para decorar a urna ou sarcófago e o interior da casa que realiza o funeral. A fruta é um folículo e, quando seca, a dispersão das sementes ocorre pelo vento. Na Indonésia, suas flores são chamadas widuri. De acordo com Shivpuran (religião hindu), a madar flor / coroa é muito apreciada pelo Senhor Shiva; portanto, a flor da coroa e sua guirlanda são oferecidas ao Senhor Shiva por paz, prosperidade e estabilidade na sociedade. A flor da coroa também é uma das partes principais das nove árvores astrológicas (árvore Navagrah). No Brasil é conhecida como flor- de-seda, leiteira, algodão-de-seda, queimadeira ou ciúme.
Calotropis gigantea, de kroonbloem, is een soort van Calotropis afkomstig uit Cambodja, Indonesië, Maleisië, de Filippijnen, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, China, Pakistan, Nepal en tropisch Afrika. Het wordt ook wel Apple of Sodom of Dead Sea Apple genoemd.Het is een grote struik die tot 4 m hoog wordt. Het heeft trossen wasachtige bloemen die wit of lavendel van kleur zijn. Elke bloem bestaat uit vijf puntige bloembladen en een kleine "kroon" die uit het midden oprijst en de meeldraden vasthoudt. De estivatie gevonden in calotropis is valvate d.w.z. kelkblaadjes of bloembladen in een krans raken elkaar gewoon aan de rand, zonder elkaar te overlappen. De plant heeft ovale, lichtgroene bladeren en melkachtige stengel. De latex van Calotropis gigantea bevat hartglycosiden, vetzuren en calciumoxalaat. De bloemen gaan lang mee en worden in Thailand gebruikt in bloemstukken. Het extract van bloemen en bladeren heeft in preklinische studies een hypoglycemisch effect laten zien. Ze werden begunstigd door de Hawaiiaanse koningin Liliuokalani, die hen als een symbool van royalty beschouwde en ze in leis droeg. In Cambodja worden ze gebruikt bij begrafenissen om de urn of sarcofaag en het interieur van het huis met de begrafenis te versieren. De vrucht is een follikel en wanneer het droog is, vindt de verspreiding van het zaad plaats door de wind. In Indonesië worden de bloemen widuri genoemd. Volgens Shivpuran (hindoeïstische religie) is de madarbloem/kroonbloem erg geliefd bij Lord Shiva; daarom worden de kroonbloem en zijn slinger aangeboden aan Lord Shiva voor vrede, welvaart en stabiliteit in de samenleving. De kroonbloem is ook een van de belangrijkste delen van de negen astrologische bomen (Navagrah-boom).
Calotropis gigantea, la flor de la corona, es una especie de Calotropis nativa de Camboya, Indonesia, Malasia, Filipinas, Tailandia, Sri Lanka, India, China, Pakistán, Nepal y África tropical. También se llama Manzana de Sodoma o Manzana del Mar Muerto. Es un arbusto grande que crece hasta 4 m (13 pies) de altura. Tiene racimos de flores cerosas que son de color blanco o lavanda. Cada flor consta de cinco pétalos puntiagudos y una pequeña "corona" que se eleva desde el centro que sostiene los estambres. La estimulación que se encuentra en el calotropis es valvata, es decir, sépalos o pétalos en una espiral, solo se tocan en el margen, sin superponerse. La planta tiene hojas ovales de color verde claro y tallo lechoso. El látex de Calotropis gigantea contiene glucósidos cardíacos, ácidos grasos y oxalato de calcio. Las flores son duraderas y en Tailandia se usan en arreglos florales. El extracto de flores y hojas ha mostrado efecto hipoglucémico en estudios preclínicos. Fueron favorecidos por la reina hawaiana Liliuokalani, que los consideraba un símbolo de la realeza y los llevaba colgados en leis. En Camboya, se usan en funerales para decorar la urna o el sarcófago y el interior de la casa donde se celebra el funeral. El fruto es un folículo y cuando está seco, la dispersión de las semillas es por el viento. En Indonesia sus flores se llaman widuri. Según Shivpuran (religión hindú), la flor de madar / flor de la corona es muy apreciada por Lord Shiva; por lo tanto, la flor de la corona y su guirnalda se ofrecen al Señor Shiva por la paz, la prosperidad y la estabilidad en la sociedad. La flor de la corona es también una de las partes principales de los nueve árboles astrológicos (árbol de Navagrah).
Calotropis gigantea, die Kronblume, ist eine Calotropis-Art, die in Kambodscha, Indonesien, Malaysia, den Philippinen, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Indien, China, Pakistan, Nepal und dem tropischen Afrika heimisch ist. Er wird auch Apfel von Sodom oder Apfel vom Toten Meer genannt.
Es ist ein großer Strauch, der bis zu 4 m (13 ft) hoch wird. Es hat Büschel wachsartiger Blüten, die entweder weiß oder lavendelfarben sind. Jede Blüte besteht aus fünf spitzen Blütenblättern und einer kleinen „Krone“, die aus der Mitte herausragt und die Staubgefäße trägt. Die bei Calotropis vorkommende Aestivation ist valviert, d. h. Kelchblätter oder Blütenblätter in einem Wirtel berühren sich am Rand einfach, ohne sich zu überlappen. Die Pflanze hat ovale, hellgrüne Blätter und einen milchigen Stiel. Der Latex von Calotropis gigantea enthält Herzglykoside, Fettsäuren und Calciumoxalat. Die Blüten sind langlebig und werden in Thailand für Blumenarrangements verwendet. Der Extrakt aus Blüten und Blättern hat in präklinischen Studien eine hypoglykämische Wirkung gezeigt. Sie wurden von der hawaiianischen Königin Liliuokalani bevorzugt, die sie als Symbol des Königtums betrachtete und sie zu Ketten trug. In Kambodscha werden sie bei Beerdigungen verwendet, um die Urne oder den Sarkophag und das Innere des Hauses, in dem die Beerdigung stattfindet, zu schmücken. Die Frucht ist ein Follikel und im trockenen Zustand erfolgt die Samenausbreitung durch den Wind. In Indonesien werden seine Blüten Widuri genannt. Laut Shivpuran (hinduistische Religion) ist die Madar-Blume/Kronenblume bei Lord Shiva sehr beliebt; Deshalb werden die Kronenblume und ihre Girlande Lord Shiva für Frieden, Wohlstand und Stabilität in der Gesellschaft geopfert. Die Kronenblume ist auch einer der Hauptbestandteile der neun astrologischen Bäume (Navagrah-Baum).
Calotropis gigantea, la fleur de la couronne, est une espèce de Calotropis originaire du Cambodge, d'Indonésie, de Malaisie, des Philippines, de Thaïlande, du Sri Lanka, d'Inde, de Chine, du Pakistan, du Népal et d'Afrique tropicale. On l'appelle aussi pomme de Sodome ou pomme de la mer Morte.
C'est un grand arbuste atteignant 4 m (13 pi) de haut. Il a des grappes de fleurs cireuses de couleur blanche ou lavande. Chaque fleur se compose de cinq pétales pointus et d'une petite "couronne" partant du centre qui contient les étamines. L'estivation trouvée dans calotropis est valvaire, c'est-à-dire que les sépales ou les pétales dans un verticille se touchent juste à la marge, sans se chevaucher. La plante a des feuilles ovales vert clair et une tige laiteuse. Le latex de Calotropis gigantea contient des glycosides cardiaques, des acides gras et de l'oxalate de calcium. Les fleurs durent longtemps et en Thaïlande, elles sont utilisées dans les compositions florales. L'extrait de fleurs et de feuilles a montré un effet hypoglycémiant dans des études précliniques. Ils ont été favorisés par la reine hawaïenne Liliuokalani , qui les considérait comme un symbole de la royauté et les portait enfilées dans leis . Au Cambodge, elles sont utilisées lors des funérailles pour décorer l'urne ou le sarcophage et l'intérieur de la maison qui accueille les funérailles. Le fruit est un follicule et lorsqu'il est sec, la dispersion des graines se fait par le vent. En Indonésie, ses fleurs sont appelées widuri. Selon Shivpuran (religion hindoue), la fleur de madar/fleur de la couronne est très appréciée par Lord Shiva ; par conséquent, la fleur de la couronne et sa guirlande sont offertes au Seigneur Shiva pour la paix, la prospérité et la stabilité dans la société. La fleur de la couronne est également l'une des principales parties des neuf arbres astrologiques (arbre Navagrah).
Calotropis gigantea, il fiore della corona, è una specie di Calotropis originaria della Cambogia, dell'Indonesia, della Malesia, delle Filippine, della Tailandia, dello Sri Lanka, dell'India, della Cina, del Pakistan, del Nepal e dell'Africa tropicale. Viene chiamata anche Mela di Sodoma o Mela del Mar Morto.
È un grande arbusto che cresce fino a 4 m (13 piedi) di altezza. Ha grappoli di fiori cerosi di colore bianco o lavanda. Ogni fiore è composto da cinque petali appuntiti e da una piccola "corona" che si eleva dal centro che sorregge gli stami. L'estivazione che si trova in calotropis è valvata, cioè i sepali o petali in una spirale si toccano appena al margine, senza sovrapporsi. La pianta ha foglie ovali, di colore verde chiaro e fusto lattiginoso. Il lattice di Calotropis gigantea contiene glicosidi cardiaci, acidi grassi e ossalato di calcio. I fiori sono di lunga durata e in Thailandia sono usati nelle composizioni floreali. L'estratto di fiori e foglie ha mostrato effetti ipoglicemizzanti in studi preclinici. Erano prediletti dalla regina hawaiana Liliuokalani, che li considerava un simbolo di regalità e li indossava legati in leis. In Cambogia vengono utilizzati nei funerali per decorare l'urna o il sarcofago e l'interno della casa che ospita il funerale. Il frutto è un follicolo e quando è secco, la dispersione dei semi avviene per vento. In Indonesia i suoi fiori sono chiamati widuri. Secondo Shivpuran (religione indù) il fiore madar / fiore della corona è molto apprezzato da Lord Shiva; quindi il fiore della corona e la sua ghirlanda sono offerti a Lord Shiva per la pace, la prosperità e la stabilità nella società. Il fiore della corona è anche una delle parti principali dei nove alberi astrologici (albero di Navagrah).
Calotropis gigantea ، زهرة التاج ، هي نوع من Calotropis موطنه كمبوديا وإندونيسيا وماليزيا والفلبين وتايلاند وسريلانكا والهند والصين وباكستان ونيبال وأفريقيا الاستوائية. ويسمى أيضًا تفاح سدوم أو تفاح البحر الميت.
وهي شجيرة كبيرة يصل ارتفاعها إلى 4 أمتار (13 قدمًا). تحتوي على مجموعات من الزهور الشمعية ذات اللون الأبيض أو الخزامى. كل زهرة تتكون من خمس بتلات مدببة و "تاج" صغير يرتفع من المركز الذي يحمل الأسدية. إن aestivation الموجود في calotropis هو valvate ، أي أن الكرات أو البتلات في الزهرة تلمس بعضها البعض فقط على الهامش ، دون تداخل. يحتوي النبات على أوراق بيضاوية وخضراء فاتحة وساق حليبي. يحتوي لاتكس Calotropis gigantea على جليكوسيدات القلب والأحماض الدهنية وأكسالات الكالسيوم. الأزهار طويلة الأمد ، وتستخدم في تايلاند في تنسيق الأزهار. أظهر مستخلص الزهور والأوراق تأثير سكر الدم في الدراسات قبل السريرية. كانوا يفضلون من قبل ملكة هاواي Liliuokalani ، التي اعتبرتهم رمزا للملكية وارتدتهم معلقة في leis. في كمبوديا ، يتم استخدامها في الجنازات لتزيين الجرة أو التابوت الحجري وداخل المنزل الذي يقام الجنازة. الثمرة عبارة عن جريب وعندما تجف ، يتم تشتت البذور بواسطة الرياح. في إندونيسيا تسمى أزهارها ويدوري. وفقًا لشيفبوران (الديانة الهندوسية) ، فإن زهرة مدار / زهرة التاج محبوب جدًا من قبل اللورد شيفا ؛ لذلك يتم تقديم زهرة التاج وإكليلها إلى اللورد شيفا من أجل السلام والازدهار والاستقرار في المجتمع. تعتبر زهرة التاج أيضًا أحد الأجزاء الرئيسية للأشجار الفلكية التسعة (شجرة
نافاغراه).
冠花であるカロトロピス・ギガンテアは、カンボジア、インドネシア、マレーシア、フィリピン、タイ、スリランカ、インド、中国、パキスタン、ネパール、熱帯アフリカ原産のカロトロピスの一種です。 ソドムのリンゴ、死海のリンゴとも呼ばれます。
高さ4メートル（13フィート）に成長する大きな低木です。 白またはラベンダー色のワックス状の花が房状に咲きます。 それぞれの花は、5 つの尖った花びらと、雄しべを保持する中心から立ち上がった小さな「王冠」で構成されています。 カロトロピスで見られる熱意は弁状です。つまり、がく片または花弁が輪になって、重なり合うことなく、縁で互いに接触しているだけです。 植物は楕円形の薄緑色の葉と乳白色の茎を持っています。 Calotropis gigantea の乳液には、強心配糖体、脂肪酸、シュウ酸カルシウムが含まれています。 花持ちが良いので、タイではフラワーアレンジメントに使われます。 花と葉の抽出物は前臨床研究で血糖降下効果が示されています。 これらはハワイの女王リリウオカラニに好まれ、女王はそれらを王族の象徴とみなし、レイに結び付けて身に着けていました。 カンボジアでは、葬儀の際、骨壷や石棺、葬儀を行う家の室内を飾るためにそれらが使用されます。 果実は嚢であり、乾燥すると種子が風によって散布されます。 インドネシアではその花はウィドゥリと呼ばれます。 シヴプラン（ヒンズー教）によれば、マダールの花/王冠の花はシヴァ神にとても好まれています。 したがって、冠の花とその花輪は、社会の平和、繁栄、安定のためにシヴァ神に捧げられます。 クラウンフラワーは、9 つの占星術の木 (ナヴァグラの木) の主要部分の 1 つでもあります。
A snow-covered red ornament ball on a snow-covered Christmas tree outdoors. Festive illumination, rich colors. Happy New Year 2025. Be healthy and wealthy. Love and prosperity.
The year is 1937. America and most of the world is experiencing the Great Depression. Rural Americans often relied on interurbans that were fairly prevalent from the turn of the century. Wisconsin especially had many lines connecting not only the larger cities, but many of the smaller towns in between. This is my interpretation of that era. While I dont wish to make accusations without the facts, it would appear the driver of the Cord 810 is rather well off for the times. The only time a car like that appears is when it's headed to one of the resorts up north frequented by the many gangsters from Chicago.
Scratchbuilt interurban. Vehicles by Franklin/Danbury Mint.
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Smuggler's Cove in Flamborough, one of our favourite haunts.
Magical place and wonderful people, their catch, mainly crabs and are beyond words.
They also catch lobsters... they go straight to the Continent...
During the week, these fisher folk are working from very early morning, on Sunday, they take people around the surrounding bays, and to view the cliffs like the famous Bempton Cliffs, with all their natural (bird) wildlife, some take people fishing.
Here the skipper eased his boat in with confidence, funny how they spot a lens aimed at them so quickly..
Mind your head!
Again uncropped, take the time and experience the joys of the discipline of composing your image in camera…
Have a super day and thank you for visiting, Magda (*_*)
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The painted lanterns lighted-up displayed near Bayfront Plaza during Mid-Autumn Festival 2020 Gardens by the Bay.
20240513_9779_7D2-100 Hei Matau
A Maori bone carving (possibly whale bone) of a 'hei matau' (fish hook). The hei matau represents power, prestige, strength, abundance, prosperity and safety.
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Published in Barcelona based art/culture magazine Y Sin Embargo #22, that is dedicated to the theme of capitalism vs technology.
Greetings to Fernando Prats and YSE team.
Congratulations to all artists who participated with their works.
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The refurbished Southern Railway Prosperity Depot waits by unabandoned but unused tracks for trains that no longer come by. In front is a frog sculpture serving perhaps as a reminder that, years ago, the name of the town had been Frog Level before residents in the 1870s settled on its current name of Prosperity.
I captured this photo during a relaxed evening stroll on our recent family trip to Abu Dhabi. To the right, you'll notice the gleaming stainless steel centerpiece of the Founder's Memorial, while to the left, the impressive Etihad Towers loom large. The Founder's Memorial holds a special place as it pays homage to Sheikh Zayed, the UAE's founding father, and symbolizes his visionary aspirations for the nation—a dream of unity, progress, and prosperity. It's an iconic landmark in Abu Dhabi, widely recognized. What immediately drew my attention in this photograph was the enchanting play of light, and I was thrilled to have a tourist in the frame to offer a sense of scale to the monument.
They came with their promises of prosperity for all. They desecrated the land, produced nothing and departed soon after with only their ghostly hulks left behind.
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The story and the inspiration for my title is here ⬇️
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occidental_Refinery
Canvey Island, Essex UK, May 2024
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December, 2024
This is one of my favourite shots of 2024, possibly of all time. The river conditions were just right, the back story is long in the memory here on the island and this derelict jetty remains a powerful reminder of those times. Known locally as the "Black Jetty" and already familiar to me, it was a thrill to see it like this one morning and my monochrome treatment just seemed an obvious choice. I am submitting this photo into Flickr’s Your Best Shot 2024 Group and send my best wishes to all my fellow participants.
#YBS24Open
Best dumplings in Chinatown, every time I hit this spot up I take a picture... Until yesterday I could never get a good shot. Also got to finally meet up with www.flickr.com/photos/denn-ice/ a flickr friend. Check out his stream, we were both the subject of an upcoming article for fstoppers.com about cinematic photography. Ill be sure to post a link when the article is complete. Thanks to David Geffen for putting the whole thing together! A pleasure hanging out with you guys...