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Sometimes there are unexpected discoveries that happen when you least expect them. I was in the Vauxhall area of London recently and was wandering around the Oval cricket ground hoping to find something interesting to shoot. I never really did and I decided I'd had enough of the area and wanted to move on. The Oval tube station was nearby so that seemed a good place to make my escape from. Imagine my surprise when I passed through the barriers and came across these absolutely fabulous art deco styled uplighters gracing the escalators.
I am continually harassed by security guards these days so I knew it probably wouldn't be long before I was told to move on. But I did manage 5 or 6 shots. I would have hoped for a single person on one of the escalators but that never happened in the short time I was there. But as Arnie famously said - I'll be back!
A small sailboat ready to sail pass the Lorain Lighthouse as it makes it's way back to the Lakeside Marina.
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**🎬 Prompt cinématographique (ultra détaillé, hyperréaliste)**
Portrait rapproché d’une jeune femme à la beauté envoûtante, baignée dans une lumière cosmique violette et bleutée. Sa peau semble irradier une texture subtilement nacrée, traversée de reflets irisés rappelant des nébuleuses lointaines. Des particules lumineuses, semblables à de la poussière d’étoiles, flottent autour de son visage et s’accrochent à ses pommettes, créant un effet scintillant organique.
Ses yeux, d’un bleu profond presque électrique, captent la lumière comme des galaxies miniatures, avec un maquillage intense aux pigments métalliques (violet, indigo, cyan) qui accentue leur éclat surnaturel. Ses lèvres, légèrement entrouvertes, sont pulpeuses, teintées d’un rose doux et lumineux, comme humidifiées par une brume cosmique.
Ses cheveux longs et ondulés, d’un violet profond, semblent en apesanteur, animés par une brise invisible. Ils fusionnent visuellement avec l’arrière-plan, créant une continuité entre le sujet et l’univers environnant, comme si elle faisait partie d’un champ stellaire vivant.
L’arrière-plan est une mer de lumières floues et de halos colorés, évoquant un espace intersidéral abstrait, rempli de bokeh lumineux et de fragments d’étoiles. La profondeur de champ est faible, isolant le visage avec une netteté extrême tandis que le reste se dissout dans une ambiance onirique.
Éclairage cinématographique doux mais contrasté, avec une key light froide venant de face et une rim light violette soulignant les contours du visage et des cheveux. L’image est capturée en ultra haute définition (8K), avec un rendu hyperréaliste des textures de peau, des reflets lumineux et des micro-détails.
Ambiance générale : mystique, sensuelle, futuriste, entre science-fiction et poésie visuelle. Une esthétique proche d’un mélange entre portrait de mode haut de gamme et vision cosmique immersive.
Style : hyperréalisme, rendu cinématographique, color grading violet/bleu néon, HDR, éclairage volumétrique, particules dynamiques, profondeur atmosphérique.
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**🎬 Cinematic Prompt (ultra-detailed, hyper-realistic)**
Close-up portrait of an ethereal young woman bathed in deep violet and electric blue cosmic light. Her skin glows with a subtle pearlescent texture, infused with iridescent reflections reminiscent of distant nebulae. Tiny luminous particles, like drifting stardust, float around her face and cling delicately to her cheekbones, creating a natural yet otherworldly shimmer.
Her eyes, a striking electric blue, reflect light like miniature galaxies, enhanced by bold metallic eyeshadow in shades of violet, indigo, and cyan. The makeup is intense yet refined, amplifying a supernatural gaze. Her lips are slightly parted, full and soft, tinted with a luminous rose hue, as if kissed by a fine cosmic mist.
Her long, flowing hair, deep violet in tone, appears weightless, gently moving as if suspended in zero gravity. The strands blend seamlessly into the background, visually merging her presence with the surrounding universe, as though she is part of a living starfield.
The background is an abstract cosmic environment filled with soft glowing bokeh lights, nebula-like color gradients, and scattered star fragments. A shallow depth of field isolates her face in razor-sharp focus while the rest dissolves into a dreamy, atmospheric blur.
Cinematic lighting setup: soft frontal key light with cool tones, combined with a subtle violet rim light outlining her silhouette and hair. Ultra-high-definition rendering (8K), with extreme attention to skin texture, light reflections, and micro-details.
Overall mood: mystical, sensual, futuristic — blending high-fashion portraiture with cosmic sci-fi aesthetics.
Style: hyper-realism, cinematic rendering, neon violet/blue color grading, HDR, volumetric lighting, dynamic particles, atmospheric depth.
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🎬 **Prompt (FR)**
Portrait cinématographique hyperréaliste d’une jeune femme aux cheveux rose pastel légèrement ondulés, coupés au niveau des épaules, capturant une douceur éthérée et une élégance contemporaine. Elle tourne légèrement la tête vers l’arrière, regard caméra, avec une expression subtilement mélancolique et captivante. Sa peau est claire, lumineuse, avec des taches de rousseur naturelles finement visibles sur les joues et le nez. Ses yeux bleu clair reflètent une lumière douce et diffuse, créant un effet de profondeur émotionnelle.
L’éclairage est de type **soft cinematic lighting**, avec une source principale latérale chaude et enveloppante, imitant une lumière naturelle filtrée (style golden hour intérieur). Un léger **rim light** souligne délicatement les contours des cheveux roses, créant un halo vaporeux. L’arrière-plan est flou (bokeh crémeux), dans des tons pastel beige et rose pâle, renforçant une ambiance onirique et minimaliste.
La texture de la peau est extrêmement détaillée, avec un rendu **photographique 8K**, micro-détails visibles (pores, duvet, lumière spéculaire douce). Le maquillage est naturel : blush rosé diffus, lèvres légèrement brillantes, cils définis mais subtils. Elle porte un t-shirt rose pâle, texture coton doux, parfaitement intégré dans la palette monochrome.
Profondeur de champ très faible (f/1.4), objectif portrait 85mm, rendu cinématographique haut de gamme. Color grading inspiré des films romantiques modernes : tons chauds, saturation douce, contraste modéré, ambiance feutrée.
Atmosphère globale : délicatesse, intimité, esthétique éditoriale luxe, mélange entre photographie de mode et cinéma d'auteur
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🎬 **Ultra-Detailed Cinematic Prompt (EN)**
Hyperrealistic cinematic portrait of a young woman with soft pastel pink hair, shoulder-length and gently tousled with natural movement. She is slightly turning her head back toward the camera, creating an intimate and engaging composition. Her expression is subtle, calm, and emotionally evocative, with a quiet, almost melancholic gaze. Her skin is fair and luminous, featuring delicate, natural freckles across her cheeks and nose. Her light blue eyes softly catch the light, adding depth and realism.
Lighting is **soft cinematic lighting**, with a warm, diffused key light coming from the side, resembling filtered natural daylight (indoor golden hour ambiance). A delicate **rim light** outlines her pink hair, producing a soft glowing halo effect. The background is blurred with a creamy bokeh, in pale beige and blush pink tones, enhancing a dreamy and minimalistic atmosphere.
Skin texture is अत्य finely detailed, showcasing **ultra high-resolution realism (8K)** with visible pores, fine facial hair, and gentle specular highlights. Makeup is natural and refined: soft pink blush, lightly glossy lips, subtly defined eyelashes. She wears a pale pink cotton t-shirt, harmonizing with the monochromatic pastel color palette.
Shot with a **85mm portrait lens**, extremely shallow depth of field (f/1.4), delivering a cinematic, high-end editorial look. Color grading inspired by modern romantic films: warm tones, soft saturation, moderate contrast, and a smooth, filmic finish.
Overall mood: intimate, dreamy, elegant, blending luxury fashion photography with auteur cinema aesthetics. ️✨
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Autumn SUNSET - Florida Everglades U.S.A.
Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
South Florida - Palm Beach County, FL
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - stormy skies]
*[airboat/canoe path - sawgrass - abstract formations]
SUNSET - Florida Everglades U.S.A. - hometown
Summer 2020 - Coral Springs, Florida - 6/24/20
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021 - STOP COVID-19!
*[left-double-click for a closer-look]
*[Reflecting On 2020 - Florida Wetlands]
Every sunset is different, because every day; sun
is different, clouds are different, space is different,
reflections are different....mountains are different,
fogs are different, and above all, we are different.
― Mehmet Murat ildan
Sunsets are proof; that no matter what
happens...every day can end beautifully.
-- Kristen Butler
As a recognition of my longevity at my current employment, I was gifted with this bobblehead likeness of myself (there is another matching one in a cabinet hanging on the wall at HQ). I thought it was a pretty cool idea at the time, until I brought mine home to show my family and they couldn't stop commenting about how creepy it was. My kids kept throwing stuff on top of it because it was freaking them out. I thought that I'd make it even creepier by applying some harsh uplighting (on-axis w/snoot & grid). HMM!
Metal cage for a floodlight uplighting the State Library of South Australia heritage building on the corner of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue.
It was the end of a mid-summer color-filled evening.
A summer classic. A joy to see. Thanks for looking.
SUNSET - afterglow uplight - onset of darkness
Boca Raton, Florida - Florida Everglades U.S.A.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everglades
And in The End, the love you take, is equal
to the love you make ~ Paul McCartney
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE3vHxr2il8
The End - The Doors - Poet Jim - 1967
SUNSET - Florida Everglades U.S.A.
*If the blue-hour was 'the appetizer', then it definitely
transitioned into this beautiful up-lit red 'main-course'
*Red sky at night... a sailor's delight
*Don't you just love color!?! I love color
SUNRISE - Coastal State Road A1A - Keys
Smathers Beach - Key West, Florida U.S.A.
First Light - Autumn 2022 - Nov. 26th, 2022
------ Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail -------
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - ocean reflect - pelicans]
*[smooth purple-sky - calm lavender-sky - amethyst-hues]
*[got up pretty early to get this! Was it worth it? Absolutely!]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smathers_Beach
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_West,_Florida
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_keys
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
SUNSET - Florida Everglades U.S.A. - hometown
Summer 2020 - Coral Springs, Florida - 6/24/20
*[left-double-click for a closer-look]
*[Reflecting On 2020 - Florida Wetlands]
Every sunset is different, because every day; sun
is different, clouds are different, space is different,
reflections are different....mountains are different,
fogs are different, and above all, we are different.
― Mehmet Murat ildan
Sunsets are proof; that no matter what
happens...every day can end beautifully.
-- Kristen Butler
"Looks like some kind of secreted resin"
"Yeah, but secreted by what?"
Scene from James Cameron's 1986 movie 'Aliens'.
Thanks to Matthias for the custom Aliens minifigs: www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=57638&st=50
My third image of this series that will have a half-dozen
or so... It was a magical "once-a-year" night of drama...
Sunset ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A. ~ Spring 2016
South Florida ~ Palm Beach County, Florida
(five more photos 'of this night' in the comments)
Metal cage for a floodlight uplighting the State Library of South Australia heritage building on the corner of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue.
Explored 4/23
A very commonly photographed spot, I haven't been here for a while and with the approaching storm I figured I would have a slim chance for some nice uplighting.
Another in my University staircase series - this one at the back of the Chemistry building at the University of Tasmania.
SUNSET - Florida Everglades U.S.A.
Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
South Florida - Palm Beach County, FL
*[left-double-click for a closer-look]
SUNSET ~ Firelight Series ~ 6/30/19
Summer 2019 ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everglades
*[Each year at this time the Sahara Sands move west across the warm
Atlantic Ocean and end up high in the atmosphere over South Florida.
It tends to make our sunsets more 'intense' and 'vivid' for a few weeks,
until the stronger tropical hurricane season wind moves it out for good.]
Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
It is Art Deco weekend this weekend in Napier, where the whole town celebrates it's Art Deco heritage.
So here is an Art Deco light which is on the side of the Municipal Theatre
The 1930's Art Deco platform level concourse at Turnpike Lane LT Underground Station, one of a series of images I have been re-processing for my webpage.
The station was designed by the architect Charles Holden and is a well-preserved example of the modernist house style of London Transport in the 1930s. It was listed at Grade II in 1994. The ticket hall is an enormous brick box, with two large ventilation towers, half-sunk into the surrounding ground. Its high walls contain segmented windows that allow natural light to shine far into the station. The effect in late afternoon light is akin to that in a cathedral transept.
It's on the Piccadilly Line, and is part of an extension to Cockfosters built in the 1930's.
Sunset Uplight ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
Spring 2018 ~ Palm Beach County ~ 4/4/18
(three more photos 'from this night' in the comments)