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It was some kind of mixed up vertigo. He could hardly walk. His entire team had been arrested by the police. He was moments away from being captured. All this happened to Blue because he loved the color of money.
Before all the gazing eyes
Clouds of white dance in the skies
Captured in the distant light
They shine with beauty, naturally bright
Above the trees, silhouetted down below
Through the clouds, the rays do glow
Sending light into the looking eyes
Who gaze at the clouds dancing in the skies
Cloud iridescence or irisation is a colorful optical phenomenon that occurs in a cloud and appears in the general proximity of the Sun or Moon. The colors resemble those seen in soap bubbles and oil on a water surface.
Amazing hoodoos on the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Combination of long exposure (with LENR) on the foreground and stacked frames of the sky. Captured during the March 2019 Milky Way workshop with Action Photo Tours. Venus shines brightly to the left of the Toadstool. The Zeiss 25 f/1.4 is amazing for Milky Way - pin sharp stars and no vignetting to speak of stopped down to 2.8.
This amazing place is just a 20 minute easy hike from the main road between Kanab and Page. The U.S. Southwest is beautiful by day, and at night many parts of it have very dark skies so star-gazing is something special.
Part of my on-going project 'Duffus Castle' through the seasons.
Duffus Castle was a motte-and-bailey castle in use from c.1140 to 1705. At the time of its establishment, it was one of the most secure fortifications in Scotland.
At the beginning of the 12th century Moray was ruled by Angus, grandson of Lulach Macgillecomgan, who had succeeded Macbeth as King of Scots in 1057. Angus rebelled in 1130 and King David I began to populate the province with nobles. Among them was Freskin, of Flemish background, who built the great earthwork and timber motte-and-bailey castle in c. 1140.
Freskin’s direct line ended in 1270 and the castle passed into the ownership of Sir Reginald le Chen. With his death in 1345, Duffus passed to his daughter Mariot who was married to Nicholas, son of the 4th Earl of Sutherland. The Sutherlands were also descended from Freskyn and remained in their possession until 1705 when the castle was abandoned.
I am always astonished by how much detail I can capture under good conditions from the flight deck of an airliner in cruise.
This image shows the splendor of the southern hemisphere sky captured from the flight deck of a Boeing 777-300ER at 35'000 feet over Brazil, during one of my flights to São Paulo in August.
The upper part of the image is dominated by the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC). This irregular barred spiral galaxy was long considered to be gravitationally bound to our Milky Way. Measurements with the Hubble Space Telescope, announced in 2006 (Nitya Kallivayalil et al.), however suggest the LMC may be moving too fast to be orbiting the Milky Way. Even more recent studies (Marius Cautun et al. 2019) on the other hand, found a much larger dark matter mass than expected. They predict this will eventually reverse the moving direction of the LMC and result in a merger with our Milky Way in 1.5 billion years.
In this image, the LMC is flanked on the left side by Canopus, the second brightest star in the sky and on the right side by the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), an irregular dwarf galaxy, whose gravitational bond to our Milky Way is unclear as well.
On lower left of the sky, you can see the Milky Way in the constellation Carina, with the prominent pink Eta Carinae Nebula, several beautiful open star clusters and some dark nebulae. These dark nebulae extend to the Chamaeleon Molecular Cloud Complex in the lower center of the image.
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Canon EOS-R, astro-modified
Sigma 28mm f/1.4 ART @ f/2
Mount: Boeing 777-300ER
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Stack of 12x 5s @ ISO12800
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Single exposure from the sky sequence
Stand in awe of the majestic Oval Forum colonnade, where ancient stone columns rise elegantly towards a vibrant sky, capturing the essence of Jerash's rich history.
Rock Church Sunset Thank you so much for your comments and fav! The location close to Marion NC. The sun was going down and the light and sky captured me. Blessings Folks!
he castle is situated on the Laich of Moray, a fertile plain that was once the swampy foreshore of Spynie Loch. This was originally a more defensive position than it appears today, long after the loch was drained.
The motte is a huge man-made mound, with steep sides and a wide ditch separating it from the bailey. The whole site is enclosed by a water-filled ditch, which is more a mark of its boundary than it is a serious defensive measure.
Duffus Castle was built by a Flemish man named Freskin, who came to Scotland in the first half of the 1100s. After an uprising by the ‘men of Moray’ against David I in 1130, the king sent Freskin north as a representative of royal authority.
He was given the estate of Duffus, and here he built an earthwork-and-timber castle. Freskin’s son William adopted the title of ‘de Moravia’ – of Moray. By 1200, the family had become the most influential noble family in northern Scotland, giving rise to the earls of Sutherland and Clan Murray.
In about 1270, the castle passed to Sir Reginald Cheyne the Elder, Lord of Inverugie. He probably built the square stone keep on top of the motte, and the curtain wall encircling the bailey. In 1305, the invading King Edward I of England gave him a grant of 200 oaks from the royal forests of Darnaway and Longmorn, which were probably used for the castle’s floors and roofs.
By 1350, the castle had passed to a younger son of the Earl of Sutherland through marriage. It may have been then that the keep was abandoned, possibly because it was beginning to slip down the mound, and a new residence established at the north of the bailey.
Viscount Dundee, leader of the first Jacobite Rising, dined in the castle as a guest of James, Lord Duffus in 1689, prior to his victory against King William II’s government forces at Killiecrankie. Soon after, Lord Duffus moved to the nearby Duffus House. The castle quickly fell into decay.
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Rovaniemi is the capital of the province of Lapland in northern Finland. It is best known as the official home of Santa Claus and is located just above the Arctic Circle. Rovaniemi is known worldwide as the home of Santa Claus. The Santa Claus Village is a popular attraction, where visitors have the chance to meet Santa Claus, visit his post office and experience the magic of Christmas all year round. Rovaniemi is located right on the Arctic Circle, meaning it is an excellent location to see the Northern Lights, especially during the winter months. The city also offers unique experiences, such as the opportunity to cross the Arctic Circle. The Arktikum is the science center and museum and provides insight into Arctic nature and culture. It features exhibitions on the history, geology, flora and fauna of the region. Located near Rovaniemi, Ranua Zoo is the northernmost zoo in the world. It is home to a variety of Arctic animals, including polar bears, lynx, reindeer and arctic foxes. Rovaniemi enjoys abundant snow cover during most of the winter. Snowfall usually starts in November and continues until April. This creates a fairytale winter environment. Periods of deep frost are common, with temperatures often dropping to -20°C or even lower. Cold waves with temperatures below -30°C are not uncommon. Rovaniemi offers extensive opportunities for outdoor activities, such as husky rides, reindeer sleigh rides, snowmobile tours and cross-country skiing, allowing visitors to explore the beautiful natural environment. Ounasvaara is a striking hill located near Rovaniemi. This hill is not only a natural attraction but also a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, especially because of the diverse recreational options it offers.
Ounasvaara is a striking mountain peak almost in the center of Rovaniemi. This mountain peak is not only a natural attraction, but also a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding, with slopes suitable for beginners and experienced skiers alike. Because Ounasvaara is a hilly area, it is also an excellent location for observing the Northern Lights. My adventure begins at the foot of Ounasvaara, where the snow forms a pristine white carpet and the trees are shrouded in a thick layer of powder snow. Every step breaks the serene silence of the snowy surroundings, the crunching sound of fresh snow under my walking boots fills the air. The trees bend gently under the weight of the snow, and nature seems to be in deep hibernation. The path to the top of Ounasvaara is surrounded by pine trees decorated with ice crystals. As I climb higher, the effort is rewarded with an increasingly impressive view. Upon arrival at the top I enjoy the breathtaking view; Rovaniemi lies beneath me like an enchanting winter postcard, with snow-capped roofs and frozen rivers. The vastness of the snowy landscape stretches to the horizon, and the cold air tickles my skin. The moment at the top, surrounded by the white splendor of nature, is magical. It is not only the climb but also an encounter with the beauty of winter in Lapland. Photo of one skier captured in burst mode, four times
Rovaniemi is de hoofdstad van de provincie Lapland in het noorden van Finland. Het is vooral bekend als de officiële woonplaats van de Kerstman en ligt net boven de poolcirkel. Rovaniemi is wereldwijd bekend als de woonplaats van de Kerstman. Het Santa Claus Village is een populaire attractie, waar bezoekers het hele jaar door de kans hebben om de Kerstman te ontmoeten, zijn postkantoor te bezoeken en de magie van Kerstmis te ervaren. Rovaniemi ligt direct op de poolcirkel, wat betekent dat het een uitstekende locatie is om het noorderlicht te zien, vooral tijdens de wintermaanden. De stad biedt ook unieke ervaringen, zoals de mogelijkheid om de poolcirkel te oversteken. Gelegen in de buurt van Rovaniemi, is Ranua Zoo de noordelijkste dierentuin ter wereld. Het herbergt een verscheidenheid aan Arctische dieren, waaronder ijsberen, lynxen, rendieren en poolvossen. Rovaniemi geniet van een overvloedige sneeuwbedekking gedurende het grootste deel van de winter. Sneeuwval begint meestal al in november en blijft tot april liggen. Hierdoor ontstaat een sprookjesachtige winterse omgeving. Ounasvaara is een opvallende bergtop bijna in het centrum van Rovaniemi. Deze bergtop is niet alleen een natuurlijke trekpleister, maar ook een geliefde bestemming om te skiën en snowboarden, met hellingen geschikt voor zowel beginners als ervaren skiërs. Doordat Ounasvaara een heuvelachtig gebied is, vormt het ook een uitstekende locatie voor het observeren van het noorderlicht. Mijn avontuur begint aan de voet van Ounasvaara, waar de sneeuw een ongerept wit tapijt vormt en de bomen gehuld zijn in dikke laag poedersneeuw. Elke stap doorbreekt de serene stilte van de besneeuwde omgeving, het knerpende geluid van verse sneeuw onder mijn wandelschoenen vult de lucht. De bomen buigen zachtjes onder het gewicht van de sneeuw, en de natuur lijkt in een diepe winterslaap. Het pad naar de top van Ounasvaara wordt omgeven door dennenbomen die versierd zijn met ijskristallen. Naarmate ik hoger klim, wordt de inspanning beloond met een steeds indrukwekkender uitzicht. Bij aankomst op de top geniet ik van het adembenemende uitzicht; Rovaniemi ligt als een betoverende winterse ansichtkaart onder me, met besneeuwde daken en bevroren rivieren. De uitgestrektheid van het besneeuwde landschap strekt zich uit tot aan de horizon, en de koude lucht prikkelt mijn huid. Het moment op de top, omringd door de witte pracht van de natuur, is magisch. Het is niet alleen de klim maar ook een ontmoeting met de schoonheid van de winter in Lapland. Foto van een skiër vastgelegd in burst-modus, vier keer.
The Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland — a timeless silhouette rising from limestone cliffs under a moody autumn sky. Captured with the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 Plena, this view emphasizes the fortress’s weathered geometry and the soft interplay of light across the ancient stone. The cool tones and overcast sky brought out every detail in the walls — centuries of history etched into each rock.
Common myna (Acridotheres tristis Linnaeus, 1766)
Actually, it's the sea on background not sky.
Captured by Canon SX50 in Thailand. Dec 2015.
A serene view of lush green trees under a partly cloudy sky, capturing the beauty of nature's tranquility.
The castle is situated on the Laich of Moray, a fertile plain that was once the swampy foreshore of Spynie Loch. This was originally a more defensive position than it appears today, long after the loch was drained.
The motte is a huge man-made mound, with steep sides and a wide ditch separating it from the bailey. The whole site is enclosed by a water-filled ditch, which is more a mark of its boundary than it is a serious defensive measure.
Duffus Castle was built by a Flemish man named Freskin, who came to Scotland in the first half of the 1100s. After an uprising by the ‘men of Moray’ against David I in 1130, the king sent Freskin north as a representative of royal authority.
He was given the estate of Duffus, and here he built an earthwork-and-timber castle. Freskin’s son William adopted the title of ‘de Moravia’ – of Moray. By 1200, the family had become the most influential noble family in northern Scotland, giving rise to the earls of Sutherland and Clan Murray.
In about 1270, the castle passed to Sir Reginald Cheyne the Elder, Lord of Inverugie. He probably built the square stone keep on top of the motte, and the curtain wall encircling the bailey. In 1305, the invading King Edward I of England gave him a grant of 200 oaks from the royal forests of Darnaway and Longmorn, which were probably used for the castle’s floors and roofs.
By 1350, the castle had passed to a younger son of the Earl of Sutherland through marriage. It may have been then that the keep was abandoned, possibly because it was beginning to slip down the mound, and a new residence established at the north of the bailey.
Viscount Dundee, leader of the first Jacobite Rising, dined in the castle as a guest of James, Lord Duffus in 1689, prior to his victory against King William II’s government forces at Killiecrankie. Soon after, Lord Duffus moved to the nearby Duffus House. The castle quickly fell into decay.
September 25th early evening Eastern sky capture with the 500mm 'Mak'.
48 hours until the Super-Blood Moon of 2015!
In the clutches of winter, the untamed waves at the city beach of Palma de Mallorca lash out against the sands, a symphony of chaos and elegance. The brooding sky, heavy with storm clouds, hangs over the sea, signaling the relentless vigor of the tempest. The froth of the waves boldly contrasts with the ocean's deep blues and grays, and the overcast sky, capturing the wild essence of nature in its purest form. This scene, seized on a day when the elements unleash their full strength, is a testament to the majestic and formidable power of the natural world.
Another snow day in Texas. Never been here when there had been two days in a single season. Extremely rare. Of course, all the reason to skip out on work for a spell a brave the bitter cold ... and go all out for some more 360º renderings.
Image Details: (NIKON D300 w/10.5 mm f/2.8 fisheye lens)
- Main exposure level set for 1/320 sec at f/8.0, 10.5mm Focal Length, and 100 ISO Speed.
- Secondary exposure from -4.0EV bracket blended in to fill blown highlights of sky.
- Captured in portrait orientation on tripod w/RRS Ultimate-Pro Omni-Pivot package.
- Post-processed using Lightroom 3 and Photoshop CS5.
- Stereographic rendering of 360º comprised of 8 frames (6 around, + 1 top and 1 bottom).
- Stitching and blending done with PTGui stitching software.
Horseshoe Trails Park - Southlake, TX USA on 1-Feb-2011.
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Weekends Only...Mostly. Only sharing this one to celebrate the present moment. Now back to the work-work and full concentration on my major project with a fast approaching 18-Feb deadline. Wishing all a splendid rest of the week, and I will try to catch up with photostreams during the weekend ... if not when taking breaks beforehand. ;)
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Cocoa Beach Airshow 2025An F-22 Raptor rockets skyward at Cocoa Beach Airshow 2025, afterburners ignited and vapor trails slicing through the clear sky. Captured mid-climb, the stealth fighter radiates raw power and aerodynamic precision. This apex moment channels the Raptor’s dominance and velocity, a visual strike of tactical supremacy in motion.
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GEICO Headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland, glows with reflected light after a summer rainstorm. The building’s austere modernist lines contrast with the darkening sky, capturing a moment of tension and quiet beauty.
A wonderful morning attempt at a sunrise ended in wonderful clouds, and a slow infusion of a peach glow. Even though I love the skies captured with my 15mm lens, I also love just picking out part of the scene, I find it so hard to leave the beach , but some mornings are neve along enough. Love won't be leaving is by Anna Calvi. it's so hard to leave.
In a sunny day at Ushuaia i walked on a local natural dock, the contrast beetween the thin line of land and the infinite sky capture my attention. The reflection made the rest
My favorite color is: unexpected afterglow in a great big gigantic sky!
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Captured while offroad-exploring at Desert National Wildlife Refuge, NV
The castle is situated on the Laich of Moray, a fertile plain that was once the swampy foreshore of Spynie Loch. This was originally a more defensive position than it appears today, long after the loch was drained.
The motte is a huge man-made mound, with steep sides and a wide ditch separating it from the bailey. The whole site is enclosed by a water-filled ditch, which is more a mark of its boundary than it is a serious defensive measure.
Duffus Castle was built by a Flemish man named Freskin, who came to Scotland in the first half of the 1100s. After an uprising by the ‘men of Moray’ against David I in 1130, the king sent Freskin north as a representative of royal authority.
He was given the estate of Duffus, and here he built an earthwork-and-timber castle. Freskin’s son William adopted the title of ‘de Moravia’ – of Moray. By 1200, the family had become the most influential noble family in northern Scotland, giving rise to the earls of Sutherland and Clan Murray.
In about 1270, the castle passed to Sir Reginald Cheyne the Elder, Lord of Inverugie. He probably built the square stone keep on top of the motte, and the curtain wall encircling the bailey. In 1305, the invading King Edward I of England gave him a grant of 200 oaks from the royal forests of Darnaway and Longmorn, which were probably used for the castle’s floors and roofs.
By 1350, the castle had passed to a younger son of the Earl of Sutherland through marriage. It may have been then that the keep was abandoned, possibly because it was beginning to slip down the mound, and a new residence established at the north of the bailey.
Viscount Dundee, leader of the first Jacobite Rising, dined in the castle as a guest of James, Lord Duffus in 1689, prior to his victory against King William II’s government forces at Killiecrankie. Soon after, Lord Duffus moved to the nearby Duffus House. The castle quickly fell into decay.
Cloud iridescence or irisation is a colorful optical phenomenon that occurs in a cloud and appears in the general proximity of the Sun or Moon.
In afternoon light against a stormy sky. Captured within the shadows of the arid garden.
At the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, the Tropical Display Dome is a large lattice structure (geodesic) displaying plants from the tropics.
A pathway winds upwards through the dome building, wrapping around a central pond with water plants. This path leads visitors past a range of shrubs, climbers, epiphytes and small trees.
The dome provides a climate close to the natural growing conditions for plants that wouldn't normally grow in Brisbane.
The Docks, Galway . Ireland
Week No: 6/52
Theme: Nocturnal
Category: Technique
I have been busy all week and had no chance to get out during the week.
Today I really wanted to get outside the city but the clouds made a “starry night sky” capture impossible. Instead, I went for quick drive to Galway town.
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Eastern sky capture of Super Moon on Monday night. Very bright! Note the unusually detailed top of the Moon.
This is my most successful and detailed Full Moon image. How fitting it would be the largest Super Moon.
Very difficult conditions in achieving a single exposure image with a Full Moon and a reflex lens.
The castle is situated on the Laich of Moray, a fertile plain that was once the swampy foreshore of Spynie Loch. This was originally a more defensive position than it appears today, long after the loch was drained.
The motte is a huge man-made mound, with steep sides and a wide ditch separating it from the bailey. The whole site is enclosed by a water-filled ditch, which is more a mark of its boundary than it is a serious defensive measure.
Duffus Castle was built by a Flemish man named Freskin, who came to Scotland in the first half of the 1100s. After an uprising by the ‘men of Moray’ against David I in 1130, the king sent Freskin north as a representative of royal authority.
He was given the estate of Duffus, and here he built an earthwork-and-timber castle. Freskin’s son William adopted the title of ‘de Moravia’ – of Moray. By 1200, the family had become the most influential noble family in northern Scotland, giving rise to the earls of Sutherland and Clan Murray.
In about 1270, the castle passed to Sir Reginald Cheyne the Elder, Lord of Inverugie. He probably built the square stone keep on top of the motte, and the curtain wall encircling the bailey. In 1305, the invading King Edward I of England gave him a grant of 200 oaks from the royal forests of Darnaway and Longmorn, which were probably used for the castle’s floors and roofs.
By 1350, the castle had passed to a younger son of the Earl of Sutherland through marriage. It may have been then that the keep was abandoned, possibly because it was beginning to slip down the mound, and a new residence established at the north of the bailey.
Viscount Dundee, leader of the first Jacobite Rising, dined in the castle as a guest of James, Lord Duffus in 1689, prior to his victory against King William II’s government forces at Killiecrankie. Soon after, Lord Duffus moved to the nearby Duffus House. The castle quickly fell into decay.