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A beautiful winter morning, full sunshine and a hoarfrost that transformed the ordinary and made every magical!
Los estromatolitos poco a poco van enlazando las piedras del río formando figuras como estas.
Estos estromatolitos son estructuras minerales originadas por la actividad metabólica de las cianobacterias presentes en sus aguas.
¿Por qué este río es tan especial para la ciencia?
Durante mucho tiempo las aguas del Tinto se creyeron carentes de vida, hasta el punto de que se plantearon procesos para la limpieza de "su contaminación", que afortunadamente no llegaron a desarrollarse. Y en cierto modo sí que parece un río estéril porque no hay organismos eucariotas superiores en sus aguas; sin embargo, su biodiversidad es enorme: se han descrito más de 1.100 especies distintas de hongos y un centenar de algas, además de protistas y bacterias.
La aparente contaminación del río no es tal, sino que se trata del resultado de un complejo proceso de interacción entre las comunidades bacterianas que lo habitan y el sustrato. Algunas bacterias presentes en el río no obtienen su energía al quemar con oxígeno la glucosa y otros nutrientes como hacemos gran parte de los seres vivos, sino que la obtienen a expensas de los minerales que afloran de la franja pirítica de Huelva.
Por tanto, las condiciones de extrema acidez y de elevadas concentraciones de iones férrico y sulfato en las aguas del Tinto son debidas a la actividad quimiolitotrófica de los microorganismos que lo habitan y que son capaces de oxidar los sulfuros metálicos, en alta concentración en la zona de afloramiento del Tinto.
Lo que hace del Tinto un lugar especial para el estudio de las posibilidades de existencia de vida en Marte es que los seres vivos que lo habitan no han llegado de otros lugares y se han adaptado a este medio tan extremo, sino que han ido evolucionando en el propio río y han ido modulando el medio en el que viven.
El conocimiento de todo esto nos debe llevar a la necesidad de defender la protección de ese ecosistema tan excepcional, por eso es muy lamentable que los vertidos que muy a menudo transforman en los últimos tiempos la coloración de sus aguas (probablemente procedentes del vertedero de residuos tóxicos de Nerva), o la reapertura de la mina estén deteriorándolo muy rápidamente.
Con información procedente de www.espacial.org/planetarias/exobiologia/riotinto1.htm
Alberto González Fairén
Centro de Biología Molecular, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.
Seminario de Ciencias Planetarias, Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
As the heavens prepare for an imminent downpour, nature paints a breathtaking scene in the mountains of Tuscany.
Italy experiences a period of intense rainfall as dark clouds dominate the sky. The relentless downpour transforms the landscape, turning streets into temporary rivers and fields into saturated patches of earth. People navigate through the rain, seeking shelter and utilizing umbrellas and raincoats to stay dry. The heavy rainfall showcases the power and unpredictability of nature, reminding us of our vulnerability in the face of natural forces.
It once provided shelter and healing...... until He took its place...
Featuring the Skye Studio Rocky Shore Collection. This set is outstanding...it can transform any area into a beautiful and peaceful place to retreat...I paired it with the Skye Enchanted Woods with the Skye Epic Cliffs in the background...
Pictured:
Skye Rocky Shore Straight (various pieces from this collection to create the shoreline)
Skye Enchanted Woods V3
Skye Twisted Tree
Skye Wild Grass
Skye Shabby Deck
Skye Rocky Shore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Skye%20Elgol/249/191/23
Skye Studios Marketplace: marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/14830
Skye Studios Flickr: flic.kr/ps/9Qv9V
New from Hive, two must haves for fall....and what's even better...they are GROUP GIFTS!! *hears the audience roar.....wear your Hive group tag and get on over there!
hive // falling leaves
hive // pumpkin patch wagon . group gift
hive mainstore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/hive/139/55/25
hive flickr: flic.kr/ps/2hPUK9
Also from hive in the back corner:
hive // the secret shack RARE
Misc goodies:
Botanical - Sand Barrier Fence
Botanical - Marram Grass
*CSF* Blonde Beach Grass
evh Nui Hammock
Ruins Wall by Reid Parkin
TC - Water Floating Leaves-Petals-Weeds
Pewpew! Autumn Shed - White Wood
[we're CLOSED] old well
ReKa. Fire Bowl_Group Gift
Thank you so much for all the support and kindness....it's greatly appreciated!! Happy Friday and I hope you all have a fantastic weekend ! 😊
Seasons slowly transform from one to the other right in front of our eyes..sometimes subtlety, others blatantly... finding gratitude in whatever form it arrives ...
Featuring new items from Nutmeg, Vespertine, THOR, and Hive.
From Nutmeg the Readers Nook set out now at Kustom 9...pictured:
Nutmeg. Reader's Nook Ladders (static and couples poses included)
Nutmeg. Reader's Nook Slipper Chair Adult and PG
Nutmeg. Reader's Nook Slipper Chair w/Throw
Nutmeg. Reader's Nook Books
Kustom 9: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/kustom9/124/127/21
Nutmeg Mainstore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/REKA%20NUTMEG/233/125/21
Nutmeg Flickr: flic.kr/ps/Yr6Sn
Additional Nutmeg items that can be found at the mainstore (LM above)
Nutmeg. Sojourn Tray Bonus Item
Nutmeg. French Cafe Table / 1
Nutmeg. French Cafe Bonus Plant
Nutmeg. French Cafe Plant
Nutmeg. Chesterfield Sofa Black
Nutmeg. Sojourn Lamp / Long
Plushies from vespertine!! Wearable and plush deco! Find these at Kustom 9:
{vespertine} - plush buddies - pumpkin pie
{vespertine} - plush buddies - mr.leaf
{vespertine} - plush buddies - oak leaf
{vespertine} - plush buddies - maple leaf
{vespertine} - plush buddies - mr.pumpkin
{vespertine} - plush buddies - pumpkin spice latte - hold me.
Kustom 9: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/kustom9/124/127/21
Vespertine Mainstore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pure%20Dreams/132/106/18
Vespertine Flickr: flic.kr/ps/GN4JK
New from THOR also at Kustom 9 is the new Pumpkin Spice Gacha set. Pictured from the set:
.::THOR::.. Stacked Cups
..::THOR::.. Ceramic Pot
..::THOR::.. Memories DIY Shutter
..::THOR::.. Autumn Preserves
..::THOR::.. Handmade Pumpkin Pie RARE
..::THOR::.. Rustic Drawer - RARE
..::THOR::.. Farmhouse Work Table
..::THOR::.. Potted Pumpkin
..::THOR::.. Pumpkin Spiced Candle - Orange
..::THOR::.. Pumpkin Spiced Candle - Yellow
..::THOR::.. Tin Molds
..::THOR::.. Tubs & Pumpkins
Kustom 9: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/kustom9/124/127/21
THOR Mainstore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nyn/130/238/3209
THOR Flickr: flic.kr/ps/2w7oim
New from Hive, two must haves for fall....and what's even better...they are GROUP GIFTS!!...wear your Hive group tag and get on over there!
hive // falling leaves
hive // pumpkin patch wagon . group gift
hive mainstore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/hive/139/55/25
hive flickr: flic.kr/ps/2hPUK9
Revival has a Camp bed set out now at TLC. Pictured from that set....super unique way to use a wheelbarrow...
.:revival:. wheelbarrow fire pit
TLC: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Liaison%20Collaborat...
Revival Mainstore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Crawls/217/116/2001
Revival Flickr: flic.kr/ps/XQjgP
Misc. Goodies.
La Bergerie NTD
22 - 8f8 - primavera in Toscana Cupboard
DRD - Series 01 - Kitchen Cupboard - Light
KraftWork Wooden Faux Wardrobe
HISA Foliage
Skye Wild Grass
ionic - VINTAGE MARKET sign
konoha Prunus lanie Tree
Thank you so much for the support and kindness....it's greatly appreciated!! Have a great rest of the week! 😊
A tapestry of tropical elegance capturing a plumeria tree reaching toward a serene, endless sky like a living sculpture.
The twisting, sun-bleached branches stretch upward in an elegant, geometric dance, creating a natural frame of intricate linework. The tree branches create strong, angular leading lines that draw the eye upward and outward, mimicking an explosion of growth.
Clusters of ivory blossoms unfurl across the canopy, their deep golden hearts radiating warmth like miniature suns nestled within the wood.
Rich, emerald-green leaves slice through the frame with bold, graphic precision, texturing the delicate softness of the petals with structural strength.
The background is a flawless, minimalist gradient of atmospheric blue that fades into a soft, hazy horizon, evoking the tranquil stillness of a tropical dawn.
Enhanced color contrast lends the scene a vivid, dreamlike clarity, elevating a simple botanical moment into a striking celebration of life and growth.
Most of the image remains sharp, from the foreground leaves on the right to the distant blooms on the left, keeping the entire botanical structure in focus.
Shot from a low angle, the composition makes the tree feel grand and triumphant, pulling the viewer’s gaze upward into a peaceful, sunlit sanctuary. The composition is entirely defined by upward and outward movement. The thick, angular branches function like extended arms pushing through space.
'Reach' draws the viewer's eye directly to that physical trajectory, transforming a static botanical image into a dynamic, active gesture elevating the photograph from a simple nature shot into an artistic representation.
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Against the black backdrop,
the macro shot of the hazel leaf transforms into a radiant jewel,
its golden hues and delicate veins glowing with the warmth of the autumn sun !!
Former head post office building, very well transformed into Neude Library. Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Design (1917): J. Crouwel jr.
Transformation (2008): Zecc Architects.
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One of Europe's finest resorts, renowned for its thermal springs and beautiful architecture, Karlovy Vary transforms into a picturesque fairytale in autumn, with its parks covered in golden foliage and breathtaking views from its high-altitude observation decks.
One of the most impressive spots is the lake in the Little Versailles Park, which features an island, where the reflections of autumn trees and graceful buildings create an unforgettable, idyllic scene.
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Lake Little Versailles, Karlovy Vary, Czechia
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See my new photos in the My Travels album:
Unforgettable moments on the Disappearing Lake
www.flickr.com/photos/paradox_m/55501972084
A place where fairy tales are born
www.flickr.com/photos/paradox_m/55485096410
A Hidden Gem in the Alpine Lakes
www.flickr.com/photos/paradox_m/55454468246
Mysterious Mountain Lake
" Symbolisme : La forme dure et épineuse du chardon bleu représente la force, la résilience et l'endurance. Il symbolise également l'indépendance, la régénération et la transformation. "
“Then suddenly comes the awakening to a new level of experience. The soul one day begins to realize, in a manner completely unexpected and surprising, that in this darkness it has found the living God. One’s being is overwhelmed with the sense that He is there and that His love is surrounding and absorbing the soul on all sides. In fact, He has been there all the time—but He was utterly unknown. Now He is recognized. At that instant, there is no other important reality but God, infinite Love. Nothing else matters. The darkness remains as dark as ever and yet, somehow, it seems to have become brighter than noonday. The soul has entered a new world, a world of rich experience that transcends the level of all other knowledge and all other love. From then on one’s whole life is transformed. Although externally sufferings and difficulties and labor may be multiplied, the soul’s interior life has become completely simple. It consists of one thought, one preoccupation, one love: GOD ALONE.”
- Thomas Merton from The Inner Experience
Para aquellos y aquellas que rien y sonrien...
que creen saber quien son,
de donde vienen y adonde van
casi femenino, casi masculino
estoy naciendo y estoy muriendo,
ya puedo ver que estoy llegando
transformando, transformándote
ni él, ni ella
al que oprime y reprime,
al que tilda de rosa o celeste para marginar
Para la liberación de conceptos,
invitamos a la integraciòn,
interpretando y no legislando.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Marcos Luczkow + Miguel Buenaventura / 2004 -------
Hoots Mon ~ www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzBU56riS68
I know, I'm showing my Scottish here :)
Le Monde Magique has been transformed and it is a serious cuteness overload. It's so beautiful and whimsical, did I mention the giant rabbits? You really have to see for yourself...
Le Monde Magique ~ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Le%20Monde%20Perdu/241/232...
STROKAR INSIDE, c’est une plateforme internationale des arts urbains transformée en « supermarché version 4.0 » du street art et grand atelier-laboratoire des arts urbains dans la superficie de l’ancien mythique Delhaize de la chaussée de Waterloo au sein du quartier Molière. Un lieu unique en Europe dans un espace inédit attractif pour y faire venir les plus grandes légendes internationales du street art, en y associant les street artistes belges et permettre de sensibiliser le grand public à la beauté de cette discipline.
Un ancien supermarché sur une superficie d’environ 5000 M2 a été investi, situé au coeur de la Capitale de l’Europe, Bruxelles, dans l’un de ses quartiers les plus huppés, pour y développer un concept total combinant un musée, une galerie, un espace bar, un shop, des solo shows d’artistes, un skate park, une foire d’art, des expositions, un parcours de fresques,des projections de films et documentaires, des happenings et performances autour du street art et du graffiti à un niveau international.
STROKAR INSIDE is an international platform of urban arts transformed into "supermarket version 4.0" of street art and large workshop-laboratory of urban arts in the area of the former mythical Delhaize of the Chaussée de Waterloo in the Molière district. A unique place in Europe in a unique space attractive to bring the greatest legends of international street art, involving Belgian street artists and raise awareness of the general public to the beauty of this discipline.
A former supermarket on an area of about 5000 M2 was invested, located in the heart of the Capital of Europe, Brussels, in one of its most exclusive neighborhoods, to develop a total concept combining a museum, a gallery, a bar area, a shop, artist solo shows, a skate park, an art fair, exhibitions, a fresco course, screenings of films and documentaries, happenings and performances around street art and graffiti at an international level.
Downtown Binghamton got some new color recently. Saw it on the news so went downtown to get a closer look. International artist Danae Brissonnet www.danaebrissonnet.com/ spent last month in a 65 foot lift transforming an empty brick wall into a mural that reflects her colorful and whimisical art style.
In Navajo, áshįįh łibá, means gray salt, fitting for this area in northwestern New Mexico, washed out of the surrounding grass and scrublands. The phonetic translation, Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah, is the nomenclature Bureau of Land Management uses for this wilderness area north of the Chaco Cultural National Historical Park.
Not too far from the much-photographed Alien Throne formation, this pillar arises from the sandstone floor, reminding me of the story from a different cultural background, in which Lot's wife turns back to look at the Lord's destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah despite being instructed not to and is transformed into a pillar of salt.
Congrats on Explore!
The moon at the ‘blue hour’, on the evening of 24 December 1971, in a snow-covered landscape in Mouthe, the coldest village in France.
Analogue photograph on Kodachrome, digitised in 2022.
Camera used: Minolta Hi-Matic 7S with Rokkor PF 45 mm, f/1.8 lens
This photograph is a reproduction of the original slide; it has not undergone any digital manipulation or specific processing.
THE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTOGRAPH “BLUE MOON”
A group of school friends and I had gone to Mouthe, the coldest village in France, to spend a few days of the Christmas holidays. At the time, I was 17 years old.
On the evening of 24 December, we set off for a walk along the snow-covered paths… just before nightfall, the moon was already beginning to light up the landscape. I was struck by this extraordinary blue light – ‘enchanting’ and almost supernatural. I took out my camera and tried to take a photo, not knowing what the result would be. As the light was very dim, the exposure time was long (I seem to recall it was about 3 seconds), so it was important not to move the camera during those few seconds. …
In 2022, I rediscovered this slide and it felt like a real ‘discovery’ to me!
In fact, as I must have moved the camera slightly whilst taking the photo, this created a blur that naturally and unintentionally transformed the photograph into an ‘Impressionist’ watercolour.
Looking at this photograph, one can sense the moon’s ‘magnetic’ energy with its ‘enigmatic’ atmosphere!
The stunning Nasir al-Mulk Mosque hides a gorgeous secret between the walls of its fairly traditional exterior—stepping inside is like walking into a kaleidoscope of colors. Every day, the rays of the early morning sun shine through its colorful stained-glass windows, transforming the halls into a dazzling wonderland of rich hues, patterns, and light that play on the floor of the mosque.
Estos pubs surgieron en la década de 2000, transformando antiguos edificios en ruinas en vibrantes espacios culturales y de entretenimiento. Aprovechando la arquitectura decrépita y el encanto de los edificios abandonados, los ruin pubs se caracterizan por su estética ecléctica, con mobiliario vintage, arte callejero y una atmósfera relajada.
El Szimpla Kert fue pionero en esta tendencia, convirtiéndose en todo un fenómeno cultural de la época.
Tananarive (Madagascar) - On ne le dirait pas, mais je suis sur le «périphérique». d'Antananarivo.
Face à moi, un spectacle rural dans la plus grande tradition malgache avec ces anciennes rizières. La capitale cherche à se développer et des promoteurs Chinois ont déjà mis la main sur de nombreuses surfaces agricoles laissées en friche, en attendant qu’elles se transforment en zones industrielles.
Le petit hameau au fond, constitué uniquement de fermes, n'est accessible qu'en barque ou à pied, en longeant les digues de terre qui délimitent les anciennes rizières.
Along the ring road
Antananarivo (Madagascar) - It doesn't look like it, but I'm on the "ring road" of Antananarivo.
In front of me, a rural spectacle in the greatest Malagasy tradition with these old rice fields. The capital is seeking to develop and Chinese promoters have already taken over many agricultural areas left fallow, waiting for them to be transformed into industrial zones.
The small hamlet at the bottom, consisting solely of farms, is only accessible by boat or on foot, along the earthen dykes which delimit the old rice fields.
Hot weather this summer has transformed a juicy English landscape into somewhat surreal scorched land. This shot was taken on Little Solsbury Hill. The hill plateaued at 625 feet (191 m) overlooking village of Batheaston and the surrounding area with spectacular views of the city of Bath from the east. The hill is the site of an Iron Age hill fort, is maintained by the National Trust, and is within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is the first time I visited the place scouting for a different location to shoot the August Supermoon on the following day. The flat top of the hill dominated by various species of dried thistle plants and dry grass making it looks like Mediterranean arid landscape thanks to incredibly dry and hot weather this during last few weeks. The setting sun enhanced this feeling even more. Little Solsbury Hill, Batheaston near Bath, BANES, England, UK.
Un village de 400 habitants au 19e siècle (et 20 en 1954) ,transformé en hôtel de luxe, lieu de villégiature exclusif pour les élites de haut rang ....
Macro Mondays
{BAM 17 of 52}
Theme: Transformation
I normally don't wear this much make-up but when I do I can honestly say I feel transformed. lol
Happy Macro Monday everyone! Hope everyone has a wonderful week!
By the way my eyebrows are having a bad day lol
When winter unfurls its icy embrace, the world transforms into a wonderland of ethereal beauty. The landscape, once adorned in the lush hues of autumn, now dons a pristine white coat, as delicate snowflakes blanket the earth like nature's own embroidery. Trees stand adorned with glistening icicles, and the ground sparkles under the soft glow of moonlight. Silence descends, broken only by the crisp crunch of snow underfoot. The air is crisp and clean, carrying the invigorating scent of pine and the promise of new beginnings. Winter, a painter with a frosty palette, transforms the familiar into a realm of enchantment, where each snow-covered branch, each glistening frost-kissed surface, whispers tales of magic and quiet marvels. In this winter wonderland, nature reveals itself as a master storyteller, captivating hearts with its frozen tapestry and inviting all to revel in the breathtaking allure of the season.
Winter Love Valley
maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Heartsong%20Love%20Valley/...
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Some spaces don’t need grand excesses to convey beauty. Sometimes, the balance between materials, a serene color palette, and the way light flows into every corner are enough to transform a room into a true sanctuary. This living room is a clear example of how design can feel warm, elegant, and deeply inviting.
Inspired by the charm of contemporary farmhouse style, the space combines the texture of white-painted brick walls with the richness of dark wood and a delicate selection of natural fibers. The sofas, in ivory and olive green tones, provide a sophisticated contrast that integrates perfectly with the small botanical details scattered throughout the room.
The true protagonist, however, is the light. A warm summer glow seems to stream in from a side window, casting soft shadows on the furniture and enhancing each texture without sacrificing naturalness. This interplay of light adds depth to the space, subtly and realistically bringing the fabrics, wood, and ceramics to life. It doesn’t overwhelm the space; It simply complements the space, creating a tranquil atmosphere that invites you to pause, enjoy a conversation, or share a coffee on a bright afternoon.
The central table acts as the heart of the composition. Fresh fruit, books, ceramic pieces, and floral arrangements create a balance between decoration and functionality, demonstrating that small, everyday objects can also become focal points when arranged harmoniously.
On the walls, botanical illustrations and paintings, placed naturally, add personality without overwhelming the space. Each element seems to have found its place spontaneously, reinforcing that feeling of lived-in home that defines today’s most inspiring interiors.
This space reminds us that good design isn’t just about choosing beautiful furniture. It’s about creating emotions. About allowing architecture, decoration, and light to converse with each other to build a setting where comfort is felt even before you sit down.
Because in the end, the most memorable homes aren’t the most perfect, but those where every corner seems to embrace us with the warmth of a summer afternoon.
Avani Marketplace
Avani Bolster Oversize Pillow
Avani Eyck Collection City Parks Stack of Books
Avani Eyck Collection Found Porcelain Vessel
Avani Eyck Collection Jute Recntagular Rug, Sand
Avani Eyck Collection Magnifying Glass on Stack of Books
Avani Eyck Collection Reclaimed Wooden Tray
Avani Eyck Collection Reclaimed Wooden Tray, Alabaster
Avani Eyck Collection Stacked Mosaic Box Set, Mocha
Avani Eyck Collection Stacked Orbs Candle Holders, Brass
Avani Eyck Collection Tapered Incense Burner
Avani Lily Collection Oversized Jar Lamp, Coconut
Avani Lily Collection Painted Oversized Console, All
Avani Lumbar Medium Pillow
Avani Lumbar Oversize Pillow
Avani Lush Rectangular Rug
Avani Sud Collection Accent Lamp with Woven Shade, Marble
Avani Sud Collection Cigarettes and Match Striker, All
Avani Sud Collection Key Tray, All
Avani Sud Collection Linen Tray, All
Avani Sud Collection Marble Tray on Set of Decor Books, All
Avani Sud Collection Metal Storage Box on Books, All
Avani Sud Collection Stone Bowl Tapered Incense Burner
Avani Throw Chopped Pillow
Avani Throw Pillow
Nutmeg
Nutmeg. Lavish Velvet Sofa Adult
Nutmeg. Lavish Velvet Sofa w/Throw Adult
Nutmeg. Elegant Orchard Archive Book Stack Bonus
Nutmeg. Elegant Orchard Archive No. 04 / Walnut
Nutmeg. Elegant Orchard Atelier Easel / Natural Oak
Nutmeg. Elegant Orchard Botanical Study / Walnut
Nutmeg. Elegant Orchard Citrus Limon / Walnut
Nutmeg. Elegant Orchard Citrus Specimen / Walnut
Nutmeg. Elegant Orchard Field Notes / Walnut
Nutmeg. Elegant Orchard Limoni di Sicilia / Walnut
Nutmeg. Elegant Orchard Muse Harvest / Antique Stone
Nutmeg. Elegant Orchard Side Cabinet LI:2
Nutmeg. Elegant Orchard Study Easel LI:4
Nutmeg. Elegant Orchard Study No. II / Classical Bust
Nutmeg. Elegant Orchard Study No. III / Citrus Blossom
Nutmeg. Country Hanging Baskets w/Olive Branches
Nutmeg. Genteel Nook Coffee Table
Nutmeg. Genteel Nook Floral Vase
Nutmeg. Slow Living Fruit Bowl / Classic Ivory
Nutmeg. Sunroom Lemon Tree
Nutmeg. Vineyard Lodge Ceramic Wine Jug
I reckon this shot is a bit too late for the movie - Transformer. I didn't even realise this shot is in my archives... that's what happen when one has too much crap in his harddrive :P Anyway, its still better late than never! Sorry its a post & run this morning as its way past midnight here & I'm going to transform myself into a sleeping log now. Should see you shortly soon! ciao!
View LARGE On Black to TRANSFORM!
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About
The Oversize Boat Truck at Dockland, Melbourne
The Shot
Standard 3 exposure shot (+2..0..-2 EV) taken handheld using Sigma DC HSM 10-20mm lens
Photomatix
- Tonemapped generated HDR using detail enhancer option
Photoshop
- Added 1 layer mask effect of 'curves' to increase the contrast
- Added 1 layer mask effect of 'level' to tone up the metal bars
- Added 1 layer mask effect of 'saturation' (blues) to adjust the sky
- Added 1 layer mask effect of 'saturation' (reds) to desaturate the harshness
- Added 1 layer mask effect of 'saturation' (yellows) to tone down the ground
- Used a slight amount of 'unsharp mask' (as always) on the background layer
You
All comments, criticism and tips for improvements are (as always) welcome
Music
(Transformer Soundtrack) Linkin Park - What I've Done
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«The International Cast Iron project was born in 1998 as photographic documentation by Stefano Bottoni and in 2002 it transformed into the largest collection of manhole covers in the world.
MIT museum - Massachusetts institute of technology.
The International Cast Iron project, also known as the International Manhole Museum, was born in 1998 as photographic documentation by Stefano Bottoni and in 2002 it transformed into the largest collection of manholes in the world.
Stefano Bottoni is also the creator of the Ferrara Buskers Festival and during his travels in search of musicians he began to notice how each manhole told the story of the city in which it was placed.
The donations began thanks to the Mayor of Prague - Vladimir Vihan - who sent the first manhole cover from the collection, now made up of over 150 specimens from all over the world, each with its own story, depiction and effigy.
We can characterize these artefacts from a stylistic point of view, reflect on the functional design of the different types of roofing.
Bottoni opened our eyes to that craftsmanship, that industry, and above all that art that lies beneath our feet.»
/Gary Van Zante, Curator of Architecture and Design/
www.manholemuseum.it/en/collections/collezione
Музей MIT - Массачусетський технологічний інститут.
Міжнародний проєкт «Чавун» народився в 1998 році як фотодокументація Стефано Боттоні, а в 2002 році він перетворився на найбільшу колекцію кришок люків у світі.
Міжнародний проєкт чавунного лиття, також відомий як Міжнародний музей каналізаційних люків, зародився у 1998 році як фотодокументація Стефано Боттоні, а у 2002 році він перетворився на найбільшу колекцію каналізаційних люків у світі.
Стефано Боттоні також є творцем Фестивалю вуличних музикантів Феррари, і під час своїх подорожей у пошуках музикантів він почав помічати, як кожен каналізаційний люк розповідає історію міста, в якому він знаходиться.
Пожертви розпочалися завдяки меру Праги Володимиру Віхану, який надіслав першу кришку каналізаційного люка з колекції, яка зараз складається з понад 150 зразків з усього світу, кожен зі своєю історією, зображенням та формою.
Ми можемо охарактеризувати ці артефакти зі стилістичної точки зору, поміркувати над функціональним дизайном різних типів люків.
Боттоні відкрив нам очі на ту майстерність, ту промисловість і, перш за все, на те мистецтво, яке лежить під нашими ногами.
/Гері Ван Занте, Куратор архітектури та дизайну/
Люк знаходиться на «зеленій» смузі між проїзною частиною та пішохідною по вулиці Академіка Доброхотова після маркету АТБ.
I always had the plan to post more shots of the wonderful Iskanderkul in Tajikistan, but it is already three years ago that I finished my trip through central Asia, and how the world has changed since then.
Beside this shot www.flickr.com/photos/115540984@N02/49221949713/in/photol..., that I posted a long time ago, there were many more.
This image was taken when we left early next morning. The scenery was gorgeous thanks to the light and the haze, and the lake got a wonderful turquoise color.
Iskanderkul is situated in the northwest of Tajikistan, in the Fann-mountains. I am not sure if it was named after Alexander the great, the stories are somewhat vague on this matter, but what is sure is that the dacha of the Tajik president is situated at the east end of the lake.
We spent two days at this lake, and although this scenery is fantastic it took me a lot of pictures to capture its grandness. Not only the lake but the surrounding mountains are so stunning you don't know where to look all the time. Enjoy!
20 September 2019 I came back from my journey over a part of the Silk Road to and through Central Asia. 4 months of traveling through 14 countries (Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran) before I flew home from Teheran. An impressive journey in countries that are extremely beautiful, with lovely and welcoming people and diverse cultures and history.
Intense traveling with more than 20000 kilometers in our mobile home on sometimes roads that hardly could be called that way. We saw many villages and cities (some wonderful, others very ugly), countries that are transforming from the old Soviet era into something more related to older cultures and the way people live, often funded by oil readily available around the Caspian sea. We saw the amazing mountains south of the Black Sea, the wonderful Caucasus, and the high mountains in the far east close to China with peaks over 7000 meter, and not to forget the (Bulgarian) Alps!
We crossed the great steppe of Kazakhstan. a drive of at least 5000 km, the remnants of lake Aral, once one of the biggest lakes of the world, saw a rocket launch from Baikonur (this little part is Russian owned), we crossed many high mountains passes, and drove the breathtaking canyon that comes from the Pamir, beginning at ca 4500 meter, and going down for ca. 400km to an altitude of 1300 meter, driving for 100's of kilometers along the Afghan border.
And then the numerous lakes with all sorts of different colors from deep cobalt blue to turquoise, and one rare spectacle in Turkmenistan where a gas crater is burning already for more than 40 years. And finally and certainly not the least to mention an enormous amount of wonderful, hospitable and welcoming people. The woman often dressed in wonderful dresses, and bringing a lot of color in the streets of almost of all countries we visited.