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this quite unusual sight I discovered today, at the end of September, when I went out to the fields to shoot....a field full of sunflowers...such a great day :)))
thank you all for your likes and comments on my previous photos, I really appreciate that...
have a great day all!!!
This house belonged to Kikunyo Moriwaki, the plantation’s laundress for five decades. Kauai, Hawaii
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This monument located on Mount Buzludzha is the biggest ideological building in Bulgaria. It was built as a tribute to the creation of the Bulgarian socialist movement in 1891.
The construction of Buzludzha was made possible thanks to government funds and supporters’ donations for an amount of around 14 186 000 leva (around 7 000 000 €). The site was built by civil engineering troops from the Bulgarian army and volunteers. The master builder was General Delcho Delchev who was in charge of the Stara Zagora civil engineering section. The author of this project was the architect Guéorguy Stoilov. Several famous painters and sculptors have participated to the decoration.
Ever since the superseding of Bulgarian president Todor Givkovand and the political changes that occurred in Bulgaria from 1989, the state of the monument has continued to decay. portraits of Ludmila and Todor Givkov have been destroyed. The copper adornments have been stolen. The building is slowly disintegrating; the monument is abandoned and no public institution seems to be concerned by the conservation of renovation of the building. The Bulgarian socialist party itself is not taking any action towards the maintenance of its most important symbol. The big star has been perforated by gunshots because it was thought to be made out of ruby!
On Bulgarian derps tour with Dursty, John, Andrew and Mike. Visited very little due to the harsh roads and long drives in two car convoy, busted by a pistol and axe wielding guard, picking up a hitchhiker, removing a hire car wing mirror with a bin, countless selfies, a stray dog and not forgetting an insect bite from hell that gave me a club hand.
But the main event was accessed twice and was the main objective for this trip so all was good.
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This image was made with a Karlos 8x10 pinhole camera using a ND filter for 2 more stops of exposure. I use Carestream single sided X-ray film exposed at 60-80 asa depending on light conditions and time of day. I process with Rodinal 1:100 dilution at 20 degrees C for 6 minutes. The windy day made for some beautiful streaks of clouds. Actually, I was surprised I captured a skyline at all, using orthochromatic film.
This is Definitely an eye popping burst of colors from such a beautiful flower, taken at the dolace market in Zagreb, Croatia. Hope Y'all like it. ! Thanks for all your support.
Lol: Gaston (aka Gasssman).
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This has to be one of the grandest Co-op stores in the country, and its ornamented gable proudly proclaims it was built in 1890 by the Co-operative Society Limited. It has a classical figure in relief on either side and at the top, a chubby cherub.
This is a coconut tree in silhouette in Santos, Brazil.
Àrvore em silhueta.
Este é um coqueiro em silhueta em Santos, Brasil.
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The Euphrasian Basilica (Croatian: Eufrazijeva bazilika, Italian: Basilica Eufrasiana) is a basilica in Poreč, Croatia. The episcopal complex, including, apart the basilica itself, a sacristy, a baptistery and the bell tower of the nearby archbishop's palace, is one of the best examples of early Byzantine architecture in the Mediterranean region.
The Euphrasian basilica has for the most part retained its original shape, but accidents, fires and earthquakes have altered a few details. Since it is the third church to be built on the same site, it conceals previous buildings, for example the great floor mosaic of the previous basilica from the 5th century. Because of its exceptional value, it has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1997.
The earliest basilica was dedicated to Saint Maurus of Parentium and dates back to the second half of the 4th century. The floor mosaic from its oratory, originally part of a large Roman house, is still preserved in the church garden. This oratorium was already expanded in the same century into a church composed of a nave and one aisle (basilicae geminae). The fish (symbol of Christ) on the floor mosaic dates from this period. Coins with the portrayal of emperor Valens (365–378), found in the same spot, confirm these dates.
The present basilica, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, was built in the sixth century during the period of Bishop Euphrasius. It was built from 553 on the site of the older basilica that had become dilapidated. For the construction, parts of the former church were used and the marble blocks were imported from the coast of the Sea of Marmara. The wall mosaics were executed by Byzantian masters and the floor mosaics by local experts. The construction took about ten years. Euphrasius, holding the church in his arms, is represented on one of the mosaics on the apse, next to St. Maurus.
Following the earthquake of 1440 the southern wall of the central nave of the basilica was restored, so that in place of the windows which were destroyed, other were built in the Gothic style.
The most striking feature of the basilica are its mosaics, dating from the 6th century, and which are considered amongst the finest examples of Byzantine art in the world.
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REsubmitted: 23/05/2022
Accepted: 24/05/2022
Was going to upload something else when I went through last winter's archive.
First of all I really hesitated between this and a square crop instead. Still not sure about it.
Then I know it's probably a bit dark for a winter scene but I was just trying out a few things. Anyway, all feedback welcome!
So I went and saw the neurosurgeon again today and he basically told me to keep taking the B12 supplement since my B12 levels are low and it can take months to see the effect of taking them. I can handle that.
But then he said the unthinkable...he said I should stop drinking for 3 months to see if that has any effect on it! THREE MONTHS WITH NO BEER, are you kidding me :-(
But I guess I gotta do it to see if it will help make things better.
So I go back to my regular Doc in a month to see if my B12 levels are improving. So it's just more waiting.
I wanted to thank all of you once again for your support, it really helps :-)
Random Fact: I will not be quitting drinking till next Monday! I have a growler and a half that I got a few days ago. No way I am putting that wonderful goodness to waste...heh.
Yes I am making a joke of a serious condition but thats my way of dealing with it so please don't think I am not taking this serious
In my dreams I'm dying all the time
As I wake its kaleidoscopic mind
I never meant to hurt you. I never meant to lie
So this is goodbye. This is goodbye
Taman Melawati
Selangor MY
November 2010
Hasselblad 501C
Carl Zeiss 80mm f2.8 CF T*
Kodak Ektacolor Pro 160 Expired
Epson V700
This song sparrow had been snacking on the flowers of this bush, but was distracted by my presence. At least it stayed in place, allowing my maneuvering to get a nice bokeh!
This Sparrow was sat on the top of an Ivy bush in a neighbour’s garden.
A member of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world. It is a small bird that has a typical length of 16 cm (6.3 in) and a mass of 24–39.5 g (0.85–1.39 oz). Females and young birds are coloured pale brown and grey, and males have brighter black, white, and brown markings. One of about 25 species in the genus Passer, the house sparrow is native to most of Europe and probably the most widely distributed wild bird on the planet! (Wikipedia).
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After some kind of winter-sleeping, i finally had a people-shooting again yesterday. This is one of our last results and i really loved it because i'ts so different from my usual style.
A little bit of mystery, a lot of romanticism, backlight... just the things i love :D
Canon EOS 550D, Sigma 30mm 1.4 EX DC HSM
This is taken from the tour bus when we went to northwestern China. It was the beginning of June and we were very lucky to see sheep migrating for the season. They were moving their way up to the mountains, and would come down to the fields sometime in Sept. Everybody on the tour bus was so excited accept the driver :) I managed to grab this shot through the windshield. Used Photoshop to clean off the reflection and finishing editing in HDRtist NX 2.
HDRtist NX 2 is a MAC software I co-develop with my husband. If you'd like to see what it looks like before I used NX 2, please click here : www.flickr.com/photos/24426865@N03/49114010197/in/datepos...
Artists Statement:
This painting captures a fleeting moment in early winter, where the landscape is transformed by the low, golden light that bathes the scene. The curving river bank, gently blanketed in snow, is outlined on the one side by trees whose tops glow with the warm hues of the rising sun. Painted in a high-key fashion, the work employs soft, coarse horizontal strokes for the water and a smoothness to evoke the feel of the flat white snowy fields, while the water—rich in greys, reds, and pale purples—reflects the cold light and the dark reflections of the trees, creating an interplay of warmth and chill.
The overall composition is designed to feel ephemeral, as the edges of the scene gradually fade into the surrounding whiteness of the snow, giving the viewer a sense of both the vastness and quiet intimacy of winter. The trees, though delicate in their soft brushwork, stand resilient against the cold, their glowing tops providing a gentle contrast to the more muted colours of the water and the snow.
In this piece, I sought to explore the subtle beauty of winter’s transitional moments, where the harshness of the season meets the fragile warmth of light. The interplay of colour and light, combined with the fading edges, speaks to the transient nature of time—how moments of clarity are often fleeting, but nonetheless beautiful in their impermanence.
This juvenile Reddish Egrett is looking for something in its underwing feathers.
Canon EOC 7D2, EF400 5.6L USN, f/5.6, 1/1600, ISO 500
The Alex Theater welcomes productions to film in their theater. Unfortunately, most film productions are still shut down, with only a few going, and those are scattered all over the Los Angeles area. The Alex was one of many theaters built at the beginning of the Great Depression, and it did very good business. If you didn't work and wanted to get out of the heat or cold or rain, fifteen cents for admission and ten cents for a bag of popcorn would give a person a few hours of respite.
But with the coronavirus, even theaters can't operate for fear of carrying and spreading the disease. Movies and theaters survived the Depression, they survived WWII, they survived the threat of TV. But it's going to be tough to survive this pandemic.
This is an old shot of the ice on Bronte Creek in Oakville that I played with in Luminar4 to adjust the colours and give it blue overtones.
This is the startrail I mentioned in my "Icy December Reflections" photo. This image was a result of me setting myself a little challenge to produce a startrail with 30 minutes shooting. The moon was large and bright and there were also a building nearby casting orange light. The temp was -2.5c Not ideal conditions but I thought why not give it a bash and see. I ended up with 21 useable exposures @ 30 secs each. You may think that the car interior looks really bright but it is infact very bright white light due to led interior bulbs that are fitted. I had inspiration to using the car as a light feature in a star trail only fifteen minutes earlier when i was scraping the frost off the windscreen and the interior light was on. The frosty windows creating an almost lamphade effect. There is no layering / masking used here just 21 images blended in Starstax 7 and developed in lightroom 4. I was quite pleased at how the sheet ice reflected the interior light into the foreground. I also stacked the stars in reverse with comet mode to create a different effect.
This small Grade II*-listed medieval parish church is notable for being dedicated to The Head of St John the Baptist. The church has a very fine medieval rood screen dating from around 1500 AD. The church is fllled with beautiful wooden carvings by the Rev. Reginald Page, who was rector in the 1920s and 1930s. Some of his work can be seen on the pulpit and on the walls, where there is a finely carved memorial to those lost in the First World War.
Found this photo in an old diary..it read
Ben Lawers ...5.5 miles..Very windy with snow on tops.
Today I took a right battering in the form of winds that almost knocked me off my feet. Snow was also a bit of a hindrance to say the least, It stings the face you know,a pair of full face swimming goggles would have come in handy. We had planned to go to the summit of An Stuc but it disappeared in a blizzard as we struggled to stand on Ben Lawers...decided to retreat back down via Ben Ghlas.
This group of funsters were out in Piccadilly having a jape on April fools day, they go by the name of :-
The Moods have a listen, they are quite good.
This is the centre section of the chapel ceiling Worcester College, Oxford
The Chapel
The College Chapel was built in the eighteenth century. Dr George Clarke, Henry Keene and James Wyatt were responsible for different stages of its lengthy construction (1720–91), owing to shortage of funds. The interior columns and pilasters, the dome and the delicate foliage plastering are all Wyatt's work. His classical interior was insufficiently emphatic for the tastes of militant Victorian churchmen, and between 1864 and 1866 the chapel was redecorated by William Burges. It is highly unusual and decorative; being predominantly pink, the pews are decorated with carved animals, including kangaroos and whales, and the walls are riotously colourful, and include frescoes of dodos and peacocks. Its stained glass windows were to have been designed by John Everett Millais, but Burges rejected his designs and entrusted the work to Henry Holiday. Oscar Wilde said of the Chapel, 'As a piece of simple decorative and beautiful art it is perfect, and the windows very artistic.
send up the sun now
the midnight darkness
is nearly through
i’m one day older
but this love is still as true...........
Stephanie Dosen..........
Red and white SD40-2s crisscrossed Canada literally as the face of Canadian Pacific for a generation. The fact that a pair of Mulitmarks working a ballast extra on CP's Cranbrook Subdivision was cause for excitement would have been almost inconceivable, even just a few short years ago. But here we were, after two hours of sleep and hours of driving, standing face to face with red and white safety stripes in the wilds of British Columbia, and feeling like we had struck gold.
We stood at the East Siding Switch Swansea and watched light power pull out of the siding before the conductor lined the switch to make a runaround move. Such a mundane moment in railroading. But that's what SD40-2s are all about. Mundane. Doing the daily chores and doing them well. Doing them reliably for years and years and years. They outlived their contemporaries from other builders, sometimes by decades.
Imagining that this could possibly be my last sighting of a CP SD40-2 in the wild is almost unthinkable.
But as much as I hate to admit it to myself, yes, this is rare.
This is image was captured using a 60mm Hydrogen-alpha (Hα) telescope. It is showing the Sun's chromosphere.
There were very interesting features on August 18, 2022. At the top is a filament in the shape of a circle. It is also raised quite a distance above the chromosphere. Going down to the right thee is a very large and thick filament. Just to the left of that filament is a sunspot (AR3081) surrounded by a plage.
Capture location: Elkridge, Maryland USA
Telescope: Lunt LS60T Hα
Double Stack: LS50F Hα
Camera: ZWO ASI178MM
Processing software:
Autostakkert, RegiStax6, Lightroom Classic, Photo Shop
This is not a photoshot effect. Those colours was the result of a very dry weather, dust in the air and smoke from wildfires elsewhere.
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Great to be back, time to say hello, catch up a bit.
Thanks so much for keeping in touch while I was away, really appreciate your visits and comments and notes and such. Keep those cards and letter comin’ folks, always welcomed and encouraging. A little something to share.
It was one of those days, crazy busy, last minute changes and revisions, we’re all scrambling to get the job done, frantic to meet the deadline and no time for lunch. We’re starving.
Finally, late in the afternoon, the sign off. Yippee! Let’s eat.
We went to The Grenadier Restaurant in the middle of High Park. First time I’ve been since they renovated, nice job, a great little place with friendly staff that serves a tasty all day breakfast. Perfect. There’s nothing that hits the spot like a big plate of bacon and eggs served with home fries, cracked wheat toast, peanut butter& jam and a slice of Orange topped off with a tad of parsley.
“…and after we finish eating, how about we take a walk down to the pond, it’s such a gorgeous evening”. What a great idea, a gorgeous evening indeed, the perfect time to take a stroll through the park to see what the creatures are up to.
It was the first real taste of spring in the big smoke this season and our walk in the fresh air was certainly welcomed after being cooped up in the office all day. The sun was just about to set behind the trees and as we turned the corner to approach the pond there it was, the magic moment.
What a wonderful day this turned out to be.
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Something simple for today :)
Alex wrote me a sweet testimonial today, thank you<3 Take a look at her stream, she's amazing.
Midterms start this week. aaaah
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