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They were outside playing in the foot and a half of snow that fell last night. I stepped out to snap a few quick shots and caught my reflection in the glass of our back door. He caught me catching my reflection.
52 week 2014 Challenge: reflection
there was/is so so much more that I want to do with this theme. I will definitely revisit it when I can grab some more time. I do however like the simple concept here. Fun to play!
This "dark" picture shows an artist who reflects herself.
When I look at pictures created by an artist
I can see in what kind of things he is interested in.
Interested is another word for attention.
Normally the mind does not reflect about its bondages.
But few people want to find out what is happening to them.
Analysing pictures reveal the subconscious.
The secrets of the psyche can be descovered.
Who am I?
If this is your question you may look at your own pictures.
What kind of subjects do they show?
Outside world
Outside world (family – friends - animals)
Outside world but you
Outside world as a mirror of your mood… (this is the border to the inside world.
The inside world is the psyche with many facettes.
Some will be presented later.
The result may be:
Lucid Living
HKD
Die Kunst spiegelt, womit die Psyche sich beschäftigt.
Diese Beschäftigung ist meistens unbewusst.
Das Wissen um die jeweils momentane geistige Verfassung erlaubt es, in die seelische Tiefe zu gehen und die Gründe aufzudecken.
Sind die Gründe bekannt, kann die Aufmerksamkeit befreit werden.
Die Lebensenergie kann in andere - in diesem Fall in hellere - Beschäftigungen fließen.
HKD
Day 276 (v 5.0) - title chosen because the song by Squeeze came to mind. "on seeing my reflection, i'm looking slightly rough"
PRESS L
I went and visited my grandma todayyy. We sat and listened to records for hours! I don't get to spend a lot of time doing things like that with her. it was very fun. :) The record in the photo was one she was throwing in the trash. I figured I would use it for a photo because I had such a good day with her! I was in a rush to shoot this, but I think it turned out fairly well.
Early spring this eagle came down for a fish but came up short. He swan to a clump of grass, got out of the water, and after a brief moment flew off with some of the grass.
Crane Fly / Kohlschnake (Tipula oleracea) - Large On Black
at a window in my office - Frankfurt-Nordend
Explored: 20.09.2009
Bibi ka Maqbara as it is called, looks and reflects, a lot like the Taj Mahal at Agra.
The Bibi-Ka-Maqbara (19°55’ N; 75°15’ E) is a beautiful mausoleum of Rabia-ul-Daurani alias Dilras Banu Begum, the wife of the Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb (1658-1707 A.D.). This mausoleum is believed to be constructed by Prince Azam Shah in memory of his mother between 1651 and 1661 A.D. An inscription found on the main entrance door mentions that this mausoleum was designed and erected by Ata-ullah, an architect and Hanspat Rai, an engineer respectively. The marble for this mausoleum was brought from mines near Jaipur. According to Tavernier, around three hundred carts laden with marbles, drawn by at least 12 oxen were seen by him during his journey from Surat to Golconda. The mausoleum draws its inspiration from the world famous Taj Mahal of Agra (constructed between 1631 and 1648 A.D.) and hence it is rightly known as the "Taj of Deccan". The mausoleum was intended to rival the Taj Mahal, but, the decline in architecture and proportions of the structure had resulted in a poor copy of the latter. Even this decline cannot stop one appreciating the setting of the tomb complex in a garden setting with the mountain ranges behind providing as a backdrop. A huge ‘U’ shaped gap in between the hills behind provides the perfect harmony in which the mausoleum is blended.
The mausoleum stands at the centre of a huge enclosure measuring approximately 458 m. N-S X 275 m. E-W. Baradaris or pillared pavilions are located at the centre of north, east and western part of the enclosure wall. The typical Mughal Char-Bagh pattern adorns the mausoleum thereby increasing its beauty and splendour through its symmetry and excellent garden layout. The high enclosure wall is crenellated with pointed arched recesses and bastions at regular intervals are provided to cut down the monotony. The recesses are divided by pilasters, crowned with small minarets.
The mausoleum is entered through a main entrance gate on its south, which has excellent foliage designs on brass plate on wood covering from the exterior. After passing through the entrance a small tank is provided and a low profile screen wall leads to the main structure. The screened pathway has a series of fountains at its centre, which adds to further the serene atmosphere.
The mausoleum is built on a high square platform with four minarets at its corners, which is approached by a flight of steps from the three sides. A mosque is found to the west of the main structure, which was a later addition caused, by Nizam of Hyderabad resulting closure of the entrance. The mausoleum is encased with marble up to the dado level. Above the dado level, it is constructed of basaltic trap up to the base of dome; the latter is again built of marble. A fine plaster covers the basaltic trap and given a fine polished finish and adorned with fine stucco decorations. The mortal remain of Rabia-ul-Daurani is placed below the ground level surrounded by an octagonal marble screen with exquisite designs, which can be approached by a descending flight of steps. The roof of this chamber that corresponds to the ground level of the mausoleum is pierced by an octagonal opening and given a low barricaded marble screen. Thus the tomb can also be viewed from the ground level also through this octagonal opening. The mausoleum is crowned by a dome pierced with trellis works and accompanying panels decorated with flower designs.
The smaller mosque, a later addition, stands to the west of the mausoleum. The bays are pierced through with five cusped arches and a minaret could be noticed at each corner.
According to the "Tawarikh Namah" of Ghulam Mustafa, the cost of construction of the mausoleum was Rs. 6,68,203-7 (Rupees Six Lakh, Sixty Eight Thousand, Two Hundred and Three & Seven Annas) in 1651-1661 A.D.
dahon© 2010
ive actually been running low on photos lately.. i have to go and shoot some.. ive been in a rut with my landscapes and need to find some new places..
Details:
Taken with the Sigma 10-20 lens
Shot @ 10mm
1 RAW file [0]
2 Extrapolated Exposures [-2,+2]
Combined, Tonemapped & Boosted through Photomatix
Minor Sharpening, Crop, Curves & B&W Layer applied through Photoshop
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by Samuel Musungayi.
Double exposure captured with an Olympus OM-1 [+ Olympus OM-System G.Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f/1.2] and an expired roll of Agfa HDC Plus 200 from May 2005.[*]
CanoScan 8800F.
Side notes :
- Expiration date : 05/2005
- Box speed : ISO 200
- Shot speed: ISO 160 - ISO 400
[*] 'Random results ; I've simply shot the same roll two times for fun/experimenting purpose (...) #quarantine #lockdown
This photo perhaps is the strongest portrait i've taken so far. I can't really describe this shot but all i can say is her eyes are beautiful. There is so much to say about this photo.
This was taken in Ulingan, prior to this photo i saw Angeline washing her clothes from the rain water rolling off the roof. This tells me water is very precious there. Later on she ran to my hut where we were seeking shelter from the rain. That's when i took this shot.
Photographer self reflection: Would this photo look better in portrait?
To me its her eyes that brought this photo to life. It gives me a very pleasing and soothing feel every time i look at this photo. Best viewed in big size. Do you all feel the same as me?
A along exposure, panning, AND glass reflection shot. This one had several very distracting "squiggly snake" lines of light that scream "panning"... so I removed them.
Rediscovering Inner Peace and Strength.
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Hey there, fellow nature lovers. I'm excited to share how I find peace and self-reflection behind a small waterfall. In this serene spot, I contemplate my existence in this vast world. The breathtaking scenery and the calming sound of flowing water always help quiet my mind, bringing me comfort and tranquillity. This waterfall has become my sanctuary, offering me an escape from the busyness of everyday life and a chance to connect with myself truly. Here, surrounded by peaceful nature, I rediscover my inner strength. Come join me in appreciating the world's beauty and setting aside a moment for self-reflection.
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In the garden of my soul
my spirits duel
a half is not a whole
my thoughts do rule
In the place that is my mind
desires dwell
what is lost that I can't find
I shall not tell
In the depths within my heart
my needs expressed
not as an end but as a start
new journeys blessed
A horrible miserable day here in Bristol. I spent my day in work but it's so dingy I daren't step outside now I'm pretty cosy at home!
I thought I'd show my face again, On top of my list 'to do' is buy a new remote for my 5D, I forgot just how hard it is to take a self portrait without one!
I jumped and entered Photographer of the Year 2011 Competition, if you would all be so kind to sign up & vote for me, I'd be *so* grateful!
www.photoradar.com/photographer-of-the-year/photos/146136...
For FGR - Self Reflection... I hope this fits the category. If not, let me know who I gotta knock out to make it fit. Ha ha...
I pity the fool who doesn't view this sucka on black!!
Self reflection taken with horse at Colchester zoo.
Bronica SQ-A
Zenzanon PS 150mm f/4 lens
Ilford FP4+ film
Developed in Rodinal
Smena Symbol / Смена Символ, Agfa Precisa 100, xpro
This may seem like a multi exposed shot, which it is not. What you see is a picture of the (self) reflection in a sheet of glass against a garbage container on the street.
The majority of research on the effect of mirrors find that looking in a mirror is NOT the same as being looked at by others, or being aware of the gaze of others at all. (Brockner, Hjelle, & Plant, 1985; C. S. Carver, 1975; Charles S. Carver, 1977; Charles S. Carver & Scheier, 1981, 2001; Davies, 1982; Dijksterhuis & Knippenberg, 2000; W. J. Froming, Walker, & Lopyan, 1982; William J. Froming & Carver, 1981; F. X. Gibbons, 1978; Frederick X. Gibbons, Carver, Scheier, & Hormuth, 1979; Frederick X. Gibbons & Gaeddert, 1984; Goukens, Dewitte, & Warlop, 2007; Hormuth, 1982; Macrae, Bodenhausen, & Milne, 1998; Porterfield et al., 1988; M. F. Scheier & Carver, 1980; M. F. Scheier, Carver, & Gibbons, 1979; Michael F. Scheier, 1976; Michael F. Scheier, Carver, & Gibbons, 1981; Spengler, Brass, Kühn, & Schutz-Bosbach, 2010)
Indeed some research shows that looking at oneself in a mirror produces exactly the opposite effect as being looked at by others. Being looked at by others encourages people to conform to other's expectations. Looking at a mirror generally encourages people to conform to their own internal standards.
There is some research however, that has shown mirrors to increase private self awareness, and at least one paper that has argued that mirrors increase conformance.
So bearing in mind that Japanese are largely unaffected by mirrors (Heine et al, 2008), what does this suggest?
1) That as in the minority of experiments that show mirror's increase public self awareness, and increasing conformance (Diener & Srull, 1979; Govern & Marsch, 1997; Plant & Ryan, 2006; Wheeler, Morrison, DeMarree, & Petty, 2008; Wiekens & Stapel, 2008; Zanna, 1990) the mirror that they are mentally simulating is "the eyes of the world" (seken no me 世間の目）. This is quite likely, and I predict in part true. Mirrors are found to increase both public AND private self awareness, so it seems likely that the mental mirror of the Japanese has both of these effects. The "Interdependent self" (Markus and Kitayama, 1991) of the Japanese is not an absense of self but a self that is both aware of itself, and aware of the impact of others upon itself. The dual influence of the Japanese mental mirror would explain the two aspects of the Japanese self.
2) Even if it were the case that the mental mirror of the Japanese is increase private self awareness there is research to suggest that Private self awareness is not a unitary phenomenon (Grant, Franklin, & Langford, 2002; Mittal & Balasubramanian, 1987; Trapnell & Campbell, 1999) but instead
2.1) motivated in different ways by curiosity (leading to self reflection) and a automatic, morbid desire to see the self (rumination)(Trapnell & Campbell, 1999).
2.2) It is also argued that Private self awareness has a motivational and cognitive aspect: on the one hand is an awareness of internal self states and attitudes, and on the other it is the desire to reflect upon the self(Grant, Franklin, & Langford, 2002).
It may be that the Japanese are high in the second ruminatory, motivational element of private self-awareness which is not coupled by an increase in self-cognition, as Ma-Kellams recent research tends to suggest.
3) The Japanese have a different type of independent self, that sees itself from the positition of a super-addressee, Other or God (known in Japan as Amaterasu the sungoddess) visually, with an aesthetic rather than logical impartiality.
Whatever way you cut it however, seeing oneself in a mirror is different from being seen by an audience. In order to unpack this distinction, I claim it will be necessary to reject the argument that the Japanese are "collectivists" in the sense of being socially dependent, since the mirror that the Japanese carry with them also provides a impartial, objective, viewpoint because it is a "riken no ken," a view of self not from that of others, but from a self away from self.
The excellent, for my purposes, image is original artwork by Ms. Miho Fujimura, a former student, commissioned by myself.
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Day 59.
Another self reflection.
I actually give myself a small reflection everyday, asking myself what I am doing, keeping myself grounded: How is this freelance job going to help me? Where will this part-time job going to land me?
The answer is always "yes, I am moving forward." But half the time I actually feel like I am running in circle. Doing all these things but I still standing at the starting point.
Then there is this quote that I love:
"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever."
A little faith is all I need.