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I will bloom soon.

  

Lily of the Nile (wikipedia)

   

Das Motiv mit der Zehenbrecherbrücke und dem Einfahrtssignal des Bahnhofs Reuth bei Erbendorf ist sehr bekannt. Dementsprechend gut besucht war es am sonnigen 05. September 2024. Netterweise wurde mir aber noch ein Platz freigeräumt. Gespannt wurde auf 218 463 mit dem RE 4863 von Hof nach München HBF gewartet, die letztlich mit ordentlich Verspätung und geöffneter Führerstandstür auf der Bildfläche erschien. Spannend war auch, ob der Signalflügel frei von Geäst blieb, Bei der Durchfahrt war der Wind aber gnädig und es hat wunschgemäß geklappt.

 

The motif with the so called "toe breaker bridge" and the entry signal of Reuth station near Erbendorf is very well known. Accordingly, it was well frequented on sunny 5 September 2024, but I was kindly given a free spot. There was a tense wait for 218 463 with the RE 4863 from Hof to Munich main station, which finally appeared on the scene with a considerable delay and the driver's cab door open. It was also exciting to see whether the signal wing remained free of branches, but the wind was merciful during the passage and it worked as desired.

This large heron was perched on a pier support post behind the beautiful Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda, Florida over the Christmas holiday. A dramatic sunset was taking place over the harbor and so I slowly worked my way around to be in a position to capture the heron's silhouette against the backdrop of light and color. Meanwhile, the bird kept a wary eye on me... ready to fly at any moment. In this shot, it is crowching before springing into flight. It landed upon the roof of the mall.

 

In processing this image, I used Photoshop's Dehaze tool to further define the clouds.

 

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A macro view of a tight knot in a mini bungee cord with complex light. The frame represents a span of ⅝ -of-an-inch across.

 

I spent an inordinate amount of time getting the composition right for this image. As it turns out, that was the easy part. Correctly illuminating the scene was exponentially more challenging; see below for details.

 

Strobist/technical info:

The scene was illuminated by two Nikon SB900 speedlights, a steady LED light, and the blue LED of a Coast TX10 Quad Color flashlight.

 

The SB900s were positioned at 9- and 4-o'clock, one-foot above and two feet away from the bungee knot. They were fired in Manual Mode @ ¼ power through Neewer 24" x 24" soft boxes. A steady LED light was placed at 11-o'clock and aimed hard-right behind the subject. The blue LED of the TX 10 was aimed from 4-o'clock and slightly below the subject. The LEDs were exposed for ⅛ s.

 

The SB900s were triggered by three PocketWizard Plus X flash triggers.

 

Lens: Vega 11U f2.8 50mm attached to a bellows extended 44mm.

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture ~ San Francisco, California

 

Nikon D7500, Sigma 18-300, ISO 1000, f/3.8, 26mm, 1/125s

Quick sesh with Tenser

Nosey Neighbors?..

 

Shot for Our Daily Challenge ”Vacation Or Feels Like Vacation”

  

High-tension power lines traverse towering pylons near McKinney, Texas.

Lobsang was the newest monk of 70 total at Phuktal Gompa. He remained behind to watch the monastery when the other monks went to watch the arrival of the Dalai Lama in Karsha. Usually at least one boy from each Ladakhi family is required to become a monk from an age as early as 5.

With a "chapeau" to Sam Nimitz who recently reminded me of the possibilities of these wondrous little dandelion heads. Merci, mon ami !!

 

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Thunderstorm passing through the Sierra. This whole scene was surreal to me as there was a thunderstorm passing, lightning everywhere, and dead trouts in the water, felt like the end of times, if it was this beautiful!

a tense male Leopard in between mating sessions in Kruger NP, South Africa

 

panthera pardus

luipaard

léopard

Leopard

IUCN RED LIST STATUS: NEAR THREATENED

 

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**PROMPT CINÉMATOGRAPHIQUE ULTRA DÉTAILLÉ (FR)**

 

Un gigantesque minotaure anthropomorphe surgit d’un ancien labyrinthe de pierre humide, sa masse musculaire luisante de sueur et d’eau stagnante. Sa tête bovine imposante, aux cornes épaisses et asymétriques, est légèrement inclinée vers l’avant dans une posture de traque prédatrice. Ses yeux ambrés brillent d’une lueur menaçante dans la pénombre. Chaque pas écrase les flaques sur le sol pavé, projetant des gouttelettes dans l’air chargé de brume.

 

À l’arrière-plan, un guerrier héroïque inspiré de la Grèce antique — cape rouge sombre flottant dans un courant d’air souterrain — se tient en haut de quelques marches de pierre usées. Il tient une épée courte à la main droite, lame orientée vers le bas dans une posture tendue mais contrôlée. Son armure de bronze patiné capte la lumière vacillante des torches murales.

 

**ENVIRONNEMENT & DÉCOR :**

Le labyrinthe est ancien, massif, oppressant, construit en blocs de pierre cyclopéens couverts de mousse humide et de traces d’érosion. Des torches fixées aux murs diffusent une lumière chaude orangée qui contraste fortement avec les ombres froides bleutées de la profondeur. Une légère brume au ras du sol ajoute de la profondeur atmosphérique. Le sol est irrégulier, mouillé, réfléchissant la lumière du feu en reflets dorés.

 

**ÉCLAIRAGE (STYLE CINÉMA ÉPIQUE) :**

— Key light chaude provenant des torches latérales

— Rim light froide bleutée détachant la silhouette du minotaure

— Volumetric lighting visible dans la fumée

— Fort contraste clair-obscur (style Caravage cinématographique)

— Reflets spéculaires sur la peau humide et l’armure

 

**CAMÉRA & COMPOSITION :**

— Plan large dramatique (wide cinematic shot)

— Angle légèrement en contre-plongée pour accentuer la taille du minotaure

— Profondeur de champ moyenne, arrière-plan légèrement flou

— Composition en triangle entre le monstre, le héros et les torches

— Perspective immersive au ras du sol avec éclaboussures nettes au premier plan

 

**STYLE VISUEL :**

— Ultra-réaliste, hyper détaillé

— Dark fantasy mythologique

— Texture peau et pierre en 8K

— Grain cinéma subtil

— Palette couleur : ambre brûlé, bleu nuit, bronze antique

— Atmosphère lourde, humide, dramatique

 

**AMBiance & ÉMOTION :**

Tension maximale juste avant l’affrontement final. Sensation de danger imminent, souffle retenu, moment suspendu dans le temps. Le monstre avance lentement tandis que le héros reste immobile mais déterminé.

 

**PARAMÈTRES SUGGÉRÉS :**

— aspect ratio 16:9

— ultra detailed

— cinematic lighting

— volumetric fog

— dramatic shadows

— sharp focus

— photorealistic

— epic dark fantasy

— 8k texture

— high dynamic range

 

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**ULTRA-DETAILED CINEMATIC PROMPT (EN)**

 

A gigantic anthropomorphic minotaur emerges from an ancient, damp stone labyrinth, its massive muscular body glistening with sweat and stagnant water. Its imposing bovine head, crowned with thick asymmetrical horns, tilts slightly forward in a predatory stalking posture. Its amber eyes glow menacingly in the darkness. Each heavy step crushes the puddles on the cobblestone floor, sending droplets scattering through the mist-filled air.

 

In the background, a heroic warrior inspired by Ancient Greece — dark red cape flowing in the underground draft — stands at the top of a few worn stone steps. He holds a short sword in his right hand, blade angled downward in a tense yet controlled stance. His weathered bronze armor catches the flickering light of the wall torches.

 

**ENVIRONMENT & SETTING:**

The labyrinth is ancient, massive, and oppressive, built from cyclopean stone blocks covered with damp moss and erosion marks. Wall-mounted torches cast a warm orange glow that strongly contrasts with the cold bluish shadows of the depths. A thin ground fog adds atmospheric depth. The uneven wet floor reflects the firelight in golden highlights.

 

**LIGHTING (EPIC CINEMA STYLE):**

— Warm key light from the side torches

— Cool bluish rim light separating the minotaur’s silhouette

— Visible volumetric lighting in the smoke

— Strong chiaroscuro contrast (cinematic Caravaggio style)

— Specular highlights on wet skin and bronze armor

 

**CAMERA & COMPOSITION:**

— Dramatic wide cinematic shot

— Slight low-angle perspective to emphasize the minotaur’s scale

— Medium depth of field, slightly blurred background

— Triangular composition between the monster, the hero, and the torches

— Immersive ground-level perspective with sharp foreground splashes

 

**VISUAL STYLE:**

— Ultra-realistic, hyper-detailed

— Mythological dark fantasy

— 8K surface textures

— Subtle cinematic film grain

— Color palette: burnt amber, midnight blue, antique bronze

— Heavy, humid, dramatic atmosphere

 

**MOOD & EMOTION:**

Maximum tension just before the final confrontation. A sense of imminent danger, breath-holding suspense, time frozen in a decisive moment. The monster advances slowly while the hero remains still but determined.

 

**SUGGESTED PARAMETERS :**

— aspect ratio 16:9

— ultra detailed

— cinematic lighting

— volumetric fog

— dramatic shadows

— sharp focus

— photorealistic

— epic dark fantasy

— 8k texture

— high dynamic range

 

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Östra Begravningsplatsen, Kristianstad

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France Mont de Marsan summer 2009 .

Leaving Seattle behind as we ferry to Bainbridge... Black and white seemed appropriate for the gray day...

Vipavski Križ, Slovenija

 

Canon EOS 760D

TAMRON 16-300mm F/3,5-6,3

f/5,6

1/80

16 mm

ISO 100

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Helios KMZ 44.2 58m 2.8 adapted to Nikon F by Retro Foto House

With the current health situation, in Spain we are currently forbidden to go outside if it is not absolutely necesary.

Conveniently enough, I had to make a short visit to the doctor yesterday, and could make this photo of Larios street.

Larios street is one of the main streets in Málaga, and is usually really busy and thriving. Now, it is very calm, but it is a tense calm, hoping that the situation improves quickly and it can restore its usual life

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