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Enamored by the photography of the mid-nineteenth century with it's attitude toward such elements as scale, linear overlapping, and presence of space, I attempted such in this composition.
I am simply astonished at what those photographers created with their early photography cameras, lenses, and developing techniques.
Sure I took a dozen shots with the digital camera - that's the luxury of what they do... quite an abomination of artistic talent.
Only one shot worked - where the central characters are composed as a stretched diamond and suspended in a jumble of converging lines.
How the masters of the nineteenth century managed to compose their masterpieces with one shot using a view camera is beyond my comprehension.
Der Münchener U-Bahnhof Harthof: Die säulenlose Bahnsteighalle strahlt eine gewisse Nüchternheit aus, ist sie doch in ihrer Gestaltung vergleichsweise "unaufregend". Bei näherer Betrachtung fallen jedoch die durchdacht integrierte Beleuchtung und der behutsame Umgang mit Formen, Farben und Materialien auf. Die gefaltete Dachkonstruktion dient gleichermaßen als Lichtreflektor wie auch als gliederndes Element des Bahnsteigs, hat man doch das Gefühl, in einem Bauwerk mit herkömmlichen Dach zu sein. Die mit hellrosa und granatroten Glasfliesen verzierten Wände nehmen Bezug auf das kräftige rot des Linienbandes. Geplant wurde der Bahnhof vom Architektur-büro Obermeyer in Zusammenarbeit mit dem städtischen U-Bahn-Referat. Eröffnung:
20. November 1993. (Quelle: www.u-bahn-muenchen.de)
Munich’s Harthof Underground Station: The columnless platform hall exudes a certain sobriety, since its design is comparatively “inexciting. ” On closer inspection, however, the well-thought-out integrated lighting and the careful handling of shapes, colours and materials stand out. The folded roof construction serves both as a light reflector and as a structural element of the platform, since you have the feeling of being in a building with a conventional roof. The walls decorated with light pink and garnet red glass tiles refer to the strong red of the line ribbon. The station was planned by the Obermeyer architectural office in collaboration with the city’s subway department. Opening: 20 November 1993. (Source: www. u-bahn-muenchen. de)
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The fascinating thing of chameleons are their eyes. They could be moved in every different direction. So they could watch back and forward at the same time!
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HFF! An oldie but a goodie and a small reprieve from all this hot weather, even if it is just a visual cool down! It was a beautiful ice storm that we had that year and finally when it stopped I remember I just HAD to get out and explore. We got lost and I couldn't even begin to try and remember how we got to this barn now. It's a beautiful one. I hope everyone has a great weekend!
I must admit this hasn’t been the first time to have experienced this unique bonding, when the bird accepted my presence and wouldn’t fly away. Call it “interspecies communication" if you wish, or telepathy - I don’t know (smile).
After taking a few good shots with my 400mm f5.6, I have decided to take the chance and switch lenses, for a shallower DOF. The cute owl didn't move a bit. I must admit having experienced a feeling of acceptance and trust. I gave the owl its space by not getting too close.
Shot taken at f2.8 with Canon 5dIII coupled with canon 70-200 f/2.8 II.
Clark's Woods - Iowa
Didn't have to venture out very far to capture the early morning delights. Buds, blossoms and leaves are finally "popping" announcing that spring is here in the heartland!
The variety of colors, shapes and size makes a walk in the woods worth the effort!
Photo Art - Copyright 2018
"If you want to express yourself you must present something tangible. But after a while this has only the function of a historic document. Objects aren't very important any more. I want to get to the origin of matter, to the thought behind it." Joseph Beuys, 1969. Ignore the Exif data, this shot was done with the Helios 44M-7 wide-open.
Cornish, Maine.
Panorama view of the sunset from Highland Farms in Cornish today was a visual feast of color and light.
This close-up photograph captures the underside curve of the famous Miraculous Staircase inside the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Visual Features
Helical Design: The image highlights the fluid, sweeping curve of the wooden staircase, showcasing its double 360 degree spiral design as it ascends toward the choir loft.
Craftsmanship & Texture: The warm-toned wooden underside displays a distinctive textured finish with fine grain and intricate surface details, complemented by a polished wooden trim along the edges.
Balustrade Details: The dark, turned wooden balusters and handrail run along the inner and upper edges of the staircase structure.
Historical Significance
Constructed around 1878–1881 by an unknown carpenter, the staircase became famous for its unusual engineering: it was built without a central supporting pole, nails, or glue, relying instead on wood pegs and inner stringers to bear the weight. Local legend attributes its creation to St. Joseph, the patron saint of carpenters, after the Sisters of Loretto prayed a novena for a way to reach their choir loft.
Historical Context: Built in the 1870s and inspired by the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, this Roman Catholic chapel was commissioned for the Sisters of Loretto and their girls' school, Loretto Academy. It is most famous for its helical "Miraculous Staircase" that leads up to the choir loft. Today, the chapel serves as a museum and popular wedding venue.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loretto_Chapel
History
The staircase was built sometime between 1877 and 1881.[4] By this point, the chapel was substantially complete but still lacking access to the choir loft, possibly due to the unexpected death of the architect, Projectus Mouly, in 1879.[12]
According to the version of events passed down by the Sisters of Loretto, multiple builders were consulted but were not able to find a workable solution due to the confined quarters. In response, the nuns prayed for nine straight days to Saint Joseph, the patron saint of carpenters. On the last day of the novena, a mysterious stranger appeared and offered to build the staircase. He worked alone using only a few simple hand tools and disappeared afterwards without collecting his pay or the Sisters learning his identity. More fantastical versions of the story have the work taking place overnight, while according to others, it took six to eight months.[7][9][13]
The finished staircase was an impressive work of carpentry, seeming to defy physics as it ascended 20 feet (6.1 m) without any obvious means of support. The Sisters of Loretto viewed its construction as a miracle and believed that the mysterious builder must have been Saint Joseph himself. As the story spread, the staircase became one of Santa Fe's most famous tourist attractions.[7]
The staircase as originally built lacked handrails and was reportedly so frightening to descend that some of the nuns and students did so on their hands and knees. Eventually, railings were added in 1887 by another craftsman, Phillip August Hesch. The stairs have been mostly closed to the public since the chapel became a privately run museum in the 1960s.[9]
New Mexico 2026
Santa Fe Downtown
A vivid red maple leaf, placed against a white and red post — a simple, intentional composition inspired by a passing thought. I noticed how the colors echoed the Canadian flag and decided to create a small visual moment that felt like home. A fleeting emblem of Canada and the everyday beauty I love to notice and frame through my lens.
📍Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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… Please press L to enlarge… patterns are made with Moiré effect … sorry that after jpg and upload there is some quality deterioration…
Moiré effect is a visual perception that occurs when viewing a set of lines or dots that is superimposed on another set of lines or dots, where the sets differ in relative size, angle, or spacing. The moiré effect can be seen when looking through ordinary window screens at another screen or background. It can also be generated by a photographic or electronic reproduction, either deliberately or accidentally. (whatis.techtarget.com/definition/moire-effect )
… inspired by Syn Chron by Carsten Nicolai (www.carstennicolai.de/d/works/img/syn_chron4.jpg )
Filtro DNGs 0.6 + polarizador
Valle de Izas, Huesca, Pirineo Aragonés.
La última luz del atardecer incide sutilmente sobre las puntas del impresionante macizo rocoso, el denominado "Balcón de Iserías" con 2275 metros de altitud. Bajo él se muestra el "Barranco de Las Negras", llamado así por las rocas oscuras de origen volcánico que recorren todo el lecho fluvial.
Este río, es un afluente del "río de Canal Roya" que a su vez es afluente del "río Aragón" y este es uno de los principales afluentes del "río Ebro", el más caudaloso de España. Y, con 930 kilómetros de longitud, el segundo más largo que desemboca al mar Mediterráneo tras el Nilo. El recorrido que hace aquí el agua es realmente impresionante.
La elevación de la temperatura está incrementado la velocidad del deshielo, y aún más tras las intensas lluvias de los últimos días. El chapoteo del discurrir del agua entre las oscuras rocas es muy sonoro. A pesar de todo, es un paisaje ordenado, armonioso y que ante mí muestra el equilibro natural que hay entre los distintos elementos. Es como una gran orquesta con distintos instrumentos, todos tan dispares pero unidos en una efímera melodía visual, la melodía del paisaje.
© Pablo Moreno Moral.
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At the bustling intersection of Yonge and Dundas, a sea of pedestrians surges across the crosswalk, each person a fleeting story in motion. Towering buildings loom above, their facades plastered with vibrant ads and digital billboards that pulse with urban energy. Amid the visual noise, windows punctuate the architecture. These windows, both literal and metaphorical, offer glimpses into the city’s rhythm: a marketplace of attention, a canvas of consumption, and a mirror to modern life.
À l’intersection animée de Yonge et Dundas, une foule de piétons traverse la rue, chacun portant une histoire en mouvement. De hauts immeubles dominent la scène, leurs façades couvertes de publicités colorées et d’écrans numériques vibrant au rythme de la ville. Au milieu de ce bruit visuel, des fenêtres ponctuent l’architecture. Ces fenêtres, à la fois réelles et métaphoriques, offrent des aperçus du rythme urbain : un marché de l’attention, une toile de la consommation, et un miroir de la vie moderne.
When viewed small this image seems to be one thing but as it get larger it switches and it's true perspective emerges. I liked the pattern but also the surprise.
SOOC - pretty much.
Chobe National Park, Botswana
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An ominous view over Clear Lake yesterday morning as the weather forecast was predicting freezing rain, sleet mixed with snow for our area starting late last night!
Well guess what? The weather man must know what he is doing because that is just what we are experiencing here this morning!
Sigh . . . not good!
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