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This winter wonderland scene I captured here was stumbled upon by accident due to an early morning mishap while programing my destination during 4:30am departure from the Little America in Flagstaff. Our original plans were Monument Valley for a morning shoot and Antelope Canyon in the afternoon but I somehow entered in Canyon de Chelly which wouldn’t have been so bad except after driving there it was closed for Boxing Day. With no way to make Monument Valley we just continued on to Page for our Antelope Valley afternoon tour in doing so we crossed the Hopi Reservation which leads us to this view as well as a good lesson to double check destinations on your navigation tools. .
I took this on Dec 26th, 2019 with my D750 and Tamron 24-70 f2.8 G2 Lens at 70mm, 1/100s, f16 ISO 100 processed in LR, PS +Lumenzia ,and DXO Nik
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The Philosophical Hall at the Strahov Monastery, Prague, Czechia (the Czech Republic's official short name as of 2016)
(unless you made and paid for a reservation months beforehand, you are not allowed inside and can only admire the room from the doorway; photos can be taken only if you pay extra for a photo permit; best viewed enlarged for details)
Abbot Vaclav Mayer, during the last quarter of the 18th century, decided to build new library premises for the numerous acquisitions so he ordered the Philosophical Hall to be built by the naturalized Italian architect Johann Ignaz Palliardi. The hall is 32 meters long, 10 meters wide and 14 meters high, flanked on all sides by rich walnut wood bookcases. The highest shelves are only accessible from the gallery which is accessed by secret spiral staircases in both corners, masked by false book covers.
The ceiling was painted by Viennese artist Anton Maulbertsch over a period of 6 months, aided by only one assistant. The painting called The Spiritual Development of Mankind depicts the development of religion and science, guided by Divine Providence in the center of the painting, surrounded by virtues.
In the 19th century, Napoleon Bonaparte's wife Marie Louise visited the library and donated a four-volume work on Louvre museum paintings and Versailles gardens. The gift was stored in the tall bookcase that dominates the left side of the hall. On the top of the bookcase, there is a marble bust of Francis I, Emperor of Austria and Marie Louise's father.
The total number of volumes in the hall exceeds 50,000 works. In 2010, the Philosophical Hall was completely restored.
This image was taken on our last evening in Lofoten. Like all last days of wonderful trips, I was happy to be there still making memories with my friends in this magical landscape but my happiness was tinged with the bittersweet knowledge that this was the last full day of what can only be described as a perfect trip. We didn't make many plans beforehand. Oh, we had a place to stay (thanks, Dave!) and a cool vehicle to drive around in (thanks, Costas!) and a rough idea of where we wanted to shoot (thanks, Paul!). But what made the trip for me was the spontaneity which will surprise the people who know me well because I am usually a meticulous planner. The weather conditions and the light changed by the minute which gave us dramatic conditions for shooting. We had so many beautiful locations that I was endlessly thrilled of. But the best part were my companions! I never knew what mischief was coming up next or what outrageously funny comment or instant catch-phrase would spill out of one of those guys. Each day was a great surprise
I think that the best things happen sometimes when we don't plan for them. I have another trip coming up soon and I was busy last week making reservations. But after thinking about how much fun this trip because in part by spontaneity, I cancelled the reservations. Live life as it comes. Don't worry too much. :-)
I could spend everyday in the Bison Range. This was my first (two) visits since the land was restored to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on the Blackfeet Reservation. It had been under the Federal Fish and Wildlife Service (the people who run the National Wildlife Refuges).
There was really no issue with *how* it was run under the federal government. The issue was that it should never have been federal at all, but simply part of the reservation (we're talking legally here, not morally).
Now, to the casual visitor, there's very little outward difference. The Flathead National flag flies above the visitor center. The pamphlets focus upon *all* of the history of the area - both tribal and white. The names of many of the hills and streams are in both English and Salish.
As to where the bison herds are, that was always dependent upon the bison. Some days you could drive the loop and see only one or two. Other times, you'd see dozens all over. There are also antelope, elk, coyotes, and any number of birds (including magpie!).
If you're traveling though Montana, you owe it to yourself to spend a couple of hours exploring the Bison Range.
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'The Sleep'
Camera: Mamiya RB67
Lens: Mamiya-Sekor 3.8/90mm
Film: Ilford HP5+ at 1600
Process: HC-110B; 11mins
Montana
July 2022
Neither I or this blackbird was phased by the rain. She just kept flying from place to place here at North Chagrin Reservation.
It is now January 18th and I have not been out very much due to the extreme cold and family celebrations. I was out with a friend for a little drive to Canmore on this day. The wind was quite bitter.
Thanks for your visits and comments! They are all greatly appreciated!
I finally found a place where you could be outside in Los Angeles County. All of our parks and beaches are closed and most everyone here is ready to open up with safety measures in place.
The Botanic Garden is open, but you need to have a reservation. Even then, there were more people there than I have ever seen. It seems that Angelenos don't like staying home when it's so beautiful outside.
Anna's Hummingbird
Calypte anna
Member of Nature’s Spirit
Good Stewards of Nature
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The White Mountains. The White Mountains of Arizona are a mountain range and mountainous region in the eastern part of the state, near the border with New Mexico; it is a continuation from the west of the Arizona transition zone–Mogollon Rim, with the Rim ending in western New Mexico. The White Mountains are a part of the Colorado Plateau high country of Northeast Arizona, the Navajo Nation, with the rest of the Plateau in eastern Utah, northwest New Mexico, and southwestern Colorado. Nearby communities include Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside, Greer, Springerville, Eagar,and McNary. Much of the range is within the Fort Apache Indian Reservation.
Gila River Fire-Ethan Fire
June 27, 2008
I was actually on the reservation for this one and got into a little bit of trouble for being there with the State HWY Trooper. He basically told me to 'get lost' or he'd impound my car and confiscate my camera equipment. Nice huh? He deterred me just enough to go home and return the next day. ;-)
(BTW he had a problem with me there taking pictures but not of the Native Americans who were drinking in cars next to me watching the fire...all needing to drive home at some point. The Native Americans were nice and thought I should stay. I wasn't bothering anyone.)