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The image shows a visually striking scene featuring a goddess-like figure seated in a confident pose before a massive, ornate clock adorned with intricate golden designs. The figure is dressed in a dramatic outfit that blends futuristic and ancient aesthetics, including metallic gold armor and an elaborate headdress with fan-like extensions. Her long, wavy hair cascades over her shoulders, and her arms are raised gracefully.
The clock serves as the central backdrop, symbolizing the passage of time, with Roman numerals prominently displayed around its circular face. The structure surrounding the clock is grand, with metallic and gold accents and decorative patterns that evoke a sense of opulence and power. The sky behind the clock is moody, with clouds partially illuminated by sunlight, adding depth and drama to the composition.
The overall vibe is majestic and otherworldly, portraying themes of time, strength, and divinity.
That's what Chat GPT had to say about my sl photo.
I just called it "Happy New Year! Biiiig stretch!"
Happy New Year! xxLove, Mave
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(adj.) Picturesque
1. visually charming or quaint, as if resembling or suitable for a painting
2. (of writing, speech, etc.) strikingly graphic or vivid; creating detailed mental images
3. having pleasing or interesting qualities; strikingly effective in appearance
Picturesque Solitary Tree, Nicolet, Quebec, Canada.
PixQuote
"Working myself into a position of total versatility, so that I can do anything I want to do at the time I want to do it. Whether I do it or not is another question."
-Elliott Erwitt
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Digital painting created from from an original picture.
Demonstrated visually using the example!
Your house, your boat, your living space?
Am Beispiel optisch erfassbar demonstriert !
Dein Haus , Dein Boot , Dein Lebensraum ?
Is there a lack of awareness of climate change in tourism advertising? No, it's just about the advertising contract / i.e. about the money!
abgesoffen ! drowned!
photographed for "Hope" TV
I bought it from the Corinthian Club,Glasgow's most iconic and visually stunning venue,a five floor entertainment complex with long history behind ...
I wrapped it in a resplendent History paper and offer it to you ...
It stands on the site of the renowned 18th century Virginia Mansion,famed as being one of the finest private residences in Glasgow.The location itself is historic and symbolizes the social and commercial development of Glasgow in the 18th and 19th centuries.
It's one of the city’s most elaborate and richly decorated buildings,embellished over many decades by highly acclaimed architects.
In 1920 it was converted into judiciary courts,one of the UK’s finest Victorian interiors,but many of its features were hidden from public view behind false walls and ceilings.
In 1999 it was painstakingly restored as The Corinthian.
Details such as the Doric pilastrade,elaborate cornicing,26 foot glass dome,superb sculptural plasterwork,free standing classical figures,fixtures and fittings remain as impressive and spectacular as they were in the 1800s.
In 2010,after being extensively refurbished,it opened its doors once again as "The Corinthian Club".
The iconic Corinthian dome remains a focal point,located directly above Teller’s Bar and Brasserie,a space which was once the route to the court cells.
** Well,Clio and her sisters always come down from mountain Helicon and follow me ... ; its Ancient Greek name "Corinthian" prompted me,I allured you with champagne in order to talk about the Glaswegian gem ...
彡★彡 Cheers from Teller’s Bar - Happy New Year 彡★彡
Another shot from our day at the Marin Cheese Factory. This is also the pond where the canada goose was swimming.
I cropped the original and think it makes it visually more pleasing - thoughts?
HGGT!
in the heart of palma de mallorca's old town, this photograph captures the storefront of a phone repair shop. as a quirky display, old and broken phones are stacked high in the window, creating a visually chaotic yet intriguingly patterned scene. the arrangement of these discarded devices forms lines that stand in stark contrast to the reflection of a passerby in a jersey, adding a layer of dynamic interaction between the structured chaos and the life outside.
another beautiful haiku by my dear friend [https://www.flickr.com/photos/canonmao/]:
graveyard headstones
Names all known to us all
Ringtone silent
EXPLORE # 235
I dedicate this photo to 3 friends who wrote testimonials about me. I am deeply touched.
1. Danilo (Onillad) ever present commenting on my photos. (true or false?)
2. Jay (jahrock91) sometimes not commenting on my photos (hehe)
And last but not the least:
3. Dosia (SIGHT EFFECTS), she says I am her first contact here on Flickr (I am deeply honored). Thank you. Visit her stream, she has an eye for good photography. Keep on shooting, my friend.
This one I saw with my eyes as I was out observing in the early morning for Leonids and saw this Taurid, and so did the camera. Nikon Z7II and Nikon 20 mm S F1.8 with interval timer.
Very bright, at the horizon over the mountains. Dark Moonless sky.
This is my brightest meteor so far for 2025, and one that I happened to see and experience with my eyes in the early morning as well capturing it with a camera.
I have been told wishes do not count if the meteor is only seen by the camera, but to see the fireball, I think I get a wish !
34:52 Choose your favourite poem and try to represent a line of it visually.
I do not have a favourite poem but song lyrics are poetic and this one resonates with me. I am sure you have all heard it...if not here it is: www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7rQvJgTQ9U
There is a town in north Ontario,
With dream comfort memory to spare,
And in my mind
I still need a place to go,
All my changes were there.
Blue, blue windows behind the stars,
Yellow moon on the rise,
Big birds flying across the sky,
Throwing shadows on our eyes.
Leave us
Helpless, helpless, helpless
Baby can you hear me now?
The chains are locked
and tied across the door,
Baby, sing with me somehow.
Blue, blue windows behind the stars,
Yellow moon on the rise,
Big birds flying across the sky,
Throwing shadows on our eyes.
Leave us
Helpless, helpless, helpless.
NB: There was always a lot of speculation about the town referred to in the opening line being Omemee Neil’s childhood town. Neil set the record straight in a 1995 Mojo interview with Nick Kent:
"Well, it's not literally a specific town so much as a feeling. Actually, it's a couple of towns. Omemee, Ontario, is one of them. It's where I first went to school and spent my 'formative' years. Actually I was born in Toronto..."
I love the reference to more of a feeling as opposed to a specific town. Many sights leave us feeling helpless…This was shot just outside of Omemee.
A sensual bath in a visually stimulating and tranquil environment. Bluebells and lotus, concrete and stone, east meets west, ancient meets modern. Inspired by items from some recent events including Cosmopolitan, Shiny Shabby, Bloom & Pocket Gacha.
Background:
BIGBULLY Stair Backdrops Vol. 1 - Concrete
NECHEST bath black by "sources" - Cosmopolitan
cinphul // crummy [tall] - Cosmopolitan
cinphul // crummy [chunky]
cinphul // crummy [wide]
cinphul // crummy [short]
cinphul // specimen [aerq - doa]
cinphul // specimen [aerq - feint]
cinphul // specimen [kibd - black]
cinphul // specimen [kibd - dark]
09 MI Siddhartha Cabinet - Pocket Gacha
06 MI Lotus Decor
02 MI Holy Kundalam
10 MI Siddhartha Face Decor RARE
01 MI Buddha Frame
MI Selvi Tea Tray Bronze Decor
Nutmeg. Round Back Fabric Chair Stripe with Bowl - Shiny Shabby
Nutmeg. Round Back Fabric Chair Stripe
Nutmeg. Old Wooden Table
Nutmeg. Kate's Bowl w/White Napkins
Nutmeg. Kate's Little Cups
Dahlia - Pluvio - Dresser
Dahlia - Kahvy - Spanish Bluebells Potted 3 - Blue
Dahlia - Kahvy - Potted Bulb - Blue
Dahlia - Kahvy - Spanish Bluebells Potted 1 - Blue
Dahlia - Kahvy - Vintage Mister - Clear
{-Maru Kado-} Ikebana Lotus (blue/2Li)
NOMAD // Lotus White A
:CP: Country Home Rug 1
THEORY - Tall Antique Brass Pillar Candlestick
THEORY - Medium Antique Brass Pillar Candlestick
THEORY - Short Antique Brass Pillar Candlestick
.:revival:. concrete candleholder I
.:revival:. concrete candleholder II
Apple Fall Unknown Specimen
Apple Fall Fern Specimen
Apple Fall 'Strength' Fragment
Apple Fall Acanthus Fragment
Tenerife.
Day trip on Mount Teide.
Sendero 18, sendero de Chavao. Chavao trail
The best place I know to spot blooming tajinaste rojo.
Situated on the island of Tenerife, Teide National Park features the Teide-Pico Viejo stratovolcano that, at 3,718 m, is the highest peak on Spanish soil. Rising 7,500 m above the ocean floor, it is regarded as the world’s third-tallest volcanic structure and stands in a spectacular environment. The visual impact of the site is all the greater due to atmospheric conditions that create constantly changing textures and tones in the landscape and a ‘sea of clouds’ that forms a visually impressive backdrop to the mountain. Teide is of global importance in providing evidence of the geological processes that underpin the evolution of oceanic islands.
Echium wildpretii is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is an herbaceous biennial plant that grows up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. The nominal subspecies is endemic to the island of Tenerife, and is found mainly in Las Cañadas del Teide. The subspecies E. wildpretii subsp. trichosiphon occurs at high altitudes on La Palma. The common names are tower of jewels, red bugloss, Tenerife bugloss or Mount Teide bugloss.The Spanish name for this plant is tajinaste rojo.
The entire 525 m (1722 ft) of the tunnel was installed with Philips Color Kinetics ColorGraze MX4 Powercore fixtures, transforming the mostly unused railway tunnel into a visually stunning walkway connecting the north and south portals. Grazing fixtures were specifically chosen for the inside of the railway in order to showcase the unique architectural and geological components of the 155 year old tunnel, while ColorBlast Powercore gen4 fixtures were installed at both portals to invitingly illuminate the entrances. The lighting inside the tunnel runs a dynamic “Philips Light Show” 365 days a year, drawing in locals and tourists alike. Citizens can even request custom lightshows for events held on the waterfront.
The Brockville Railway Tunnel was reopened to the public on August 12, 2017 to coincide with the Canada 150 celebrations taking place across the Great White North this year. Already a hotbed of tourist activity in the summer months, the newly restored Brockville Railway Tunnel serves as a perfect gateway between the section of the city known as ‘The Gorge’ and the waterfront, drawing as much as 30,000 more visitors to the downtown area. 1
Sitting at home social distancing myself has given me plenty of time to reminisce about some of the incredible hikes I've taken, amazing scenery I've been fortunate enough to see, and people I've been able to share those experiences with over the past several years. I've loved landscape photography (especially the work of photographers like Ansel Adams) since I was a teenager, but never had the opportunity to experience American Southwest while growing up (and living) on the east coast. My first photography trip out west was in January 2015 with a couple of good friends, Kevin Benedict and Sky Matthews. Since that first trip, we've taken several other trips together and I credit them both for cranking up my love of the southwest and our national parks to an 11 (Spinal Tap reference).
After taking several photography focused trips out west, I really wanted my wife and kids to see and experience some of the places I was photographing for themselves. Since then, its been a priority to try and visit one or more national parks each year with the family in an effort to share with them something that has become very meaningful to me.
This picture was taken late last summer during one such trip to Glacier NP during an 11 mile round trip hike (through bear country) to Grinnell Glacier, one of the few remaining accessible glaciers remaining in the park. Its a fairly grueling hike, particularly the last 500 meters which are pretty much straight uphill. When we first started our yearly family trips, I wouldn't have even thought about proposing such a long hike (nor do I think my kids would have been interested if I had). Now, only a few years later, everyone was excited for this hike (though perhaps a bit apprehensive about the bears). The hike is visually stunning, teaming with wildlife (I saw a bull moose just off the trail, bighorn sheep and mountain goats - though no bears), and ends at a beautiful glacier fronted by an equally beautiful glacial lake. It was easily the highlight of our trip.
About halfway to the glacier I lost the rest of my family while stopping to take this shot. Truthfully, they ditched me (they will only wait so long while I'm taking pictures). All in all, I was probably a good 50 minutes to an hour behind them when I finally reached the glacier. Despite the incredible scenery, wildlife, and glacier itself (which you cannot see in this picture), the most memorable part of the hike was when, after finally reaching the glacier, my daughters spotted me in the distance and ran up to greet me, followed by my youngest daughter jumping into my arms and yelling excitedly "daddy you did it! We didn't think you would make it!"
It turned out to be the first of many great hikes (and one not so great hike - lets just say I made a wrong turn) and a fun-packed trip that I hope my family will never forget. With my oldest daughter going to college this fall and it being very uncertain whether we will be able to get out west this summer, I know its a trip that I will never forget.
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Fluid couplings, fluid flywheels and torque converters, all employ fluid, usually oil, to provide initially, on engine tick over, a degree of slip in the mechanism, ( like a disengaged clutch/ that is pedal depressed ) when we engage drive, as in a car for instance, we release the handbrake, increase the engine revolutions, by means of the accelerator pedal, and by increasing the input speed the fluid friction increases, until we have in effect a "solid" drive, and hence vehicle movement.
The resemblance visually /externally is reasonably accurate, internally there are only vague similarities.......
This image comprises a water fountain head in a domed spray setting or mode, and hence is a fluid form.
I have taken the man out of the engineering ( via retirement ) but i cannot remove the engineering from the man.. it has become too far ingrained, even without conscious thought, the mind flows into it.
Plain street scenes, an advertisement for a cherry liqueur pump room and a street rose merchant created a visually neat duo.
after an incredibly visually stimulating weekend, i am exhausted. my best buddy from college came to visit for the weekend. (chicagokristi).
we had a blast...but did not rest AT ALL! we love the same things...photography, urban shots, vintage stuff, antiques, thrift stores, beads, etc. So, that's what we did the entire weekend-----nonstop.
i realized late tonight that i hadn't done a 365 shot today and had a million great opportunities, but it just slipped my mind. so.........this is it. tired me. i actually spent the whole afternoon sleeping, and poor kristi had to do the long drive back to chicago w/ no nap. she must have been soooooooooo tired!
it's so strange how much friendships effect my life. i am so fortunate to have some of the very best friends in the world. many of you are here on flickr, but many many more are people who have been there for me through the very rough times. and fun times. we have awesome memories and look forward to a future of growing old "together."
kristi has been all of this for me. i met her in college and was very intimidated by her. i was sure she was way too cool to be my friend. she was a walking barbie doll and very very popular. i don't remember exact instance that those barriers were broken down and we became friends (i'm sure we were both wasted and that has something to do with it!!)
anyway, we soon learned that we shared a lot of things, including: our desire and appreciation for creativity, our unorganized crazy nature, our rough and troubled relationships with our dads, our never-ending struggles with money, our views toward the world, our desire to be crazy and always seek out fun, our hard-working nature, our love of animals, our poor self-images, our forgetfulness and just goofiness.
Over the years, we have remained friends, and despite the fact that we live in different states and time zones, we have become even closer. we can go months without talking, and when we finally do, we're ok with it and it seems like no time has passed. Kristi was there for me during the most difficult time of my life (i mean literally THERE!...she was in my house when i first discovered my cheating husband!...yikes!). She has been a shoulder for me to cry on, and an ear to listen. She always knows the right thing to say and when to say it. She is non-judgemental and cares about so many things more than anyone i know.
Kristi, i had a great weekend with you and so look forward to the next time we get to spend together. You just rock girl. Thanks for everything. I love you buddy!! :)
Visually it is the most difficult for your eyes to focus on. It is actually brighter than white and stronger in its emotional impact. It also has a stimulating impact on your memory. (Think yellow notepads, highlighters and Post-It Notes.)
highest position in Explore #64. thank you all.
The most visually striking building in the 200 block of E. Front St. is this Victorian Romanesque-style structure designed by Bloomington architect George Miller and completed in 1886. For seventy years the building was the home of the Higgins, Jung and Kleinau Monument Co.
Designed by Bloomington architect George H. Miller in Victorian Romanesque-style, the building was constructed for Civil War veteran Hamer J. Higgins. The name "H. J. Higgins & Co. Marble Works" is clearly visible above the center bay of second-story windows.
Visually reminiscent of the Age of Rail, which had a positive impact on the economy of Hillsboro, the Katy Depot stands today in close proximity to the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad lines as well as the Hill County Courthouse (National Register, 6/21/71), the focal point of the downtown commercial district. Hillsboro was established in 1853 to serve as the governmental seat and trade center for a basically agrarian county, cotton the primary crop. The completion of the MKT Railroad through Hillsboro in 1881 increased the commercial activity of the city and broadened its economic base. With locally raised funds, the citizens of Hillsboro purchased the right of way and property needed for a depot. Functional requirements dictated the size and massing of the structure which reflects architectural and decorative styles popular at the turn of the century, reminiscent of the Prairie style of architecture.
The Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, commonly known as the Katy, was the first rail line to reach Hillsboro. Passenger service on the line, which connected Fort Worth and Temple, began on April 26, 1881, with four daily trains and a sleeper through to Chicago. The Katy Railroad brought a surge of economic activity to this agricultural region, becoming a major means of exporting cotton and livestock. As the economic base broadened, so did the population, which facilitated both residential and commercial expansion. Building materials were brought in by train and used to construct then contemporary structures. With the completion of the railroad several Katy buildings were constructed including: a frame station consisting of a waiting room, office, and a freight room; a cotton platform; and a section house. In 1894, Katy built division shops and a roundhouse in Hillsboro. The original station was converted to a freight house in 1902 and the present depot (seen in the photograph above) was erected on the land purchased by the city of Hillsboro. Throughout its operating years, the depot served as an integral part of the Hillsboro community. Among those visiting Hillsboro via the Katy were railroad tycoon Jay Gould, and Presidents Woodrow Wilson, William H. Taft, Calvin Coolidge, and Harry Truman. And, the depot served as the departure and arrival point for World War I and II soldiers serving their country.
On December 19, 1979, the Katy Depot (aka the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Company Railroad Depot) was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) for its architecture, history, and being the location of historic events as described above. All of the information above was found on the original documents submitted for listing consideration which can be viewed here:
catalog.archives.gov/id/40972599
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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Visually observing through my Celestron 11" CGEM scope on a platform at the E.C. Carr Astronomical Observatory near Collingwood, Ontario.
Time-lapse video: vimeo.com/182033371
4K Youtube Version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t43eARF3lWk
A different tidal pool from my usual one, with foam in a visually arresting and unusual pattern. Whale Cove, Rockport, MA
To see the whole, varied collection of my photos of this ever-changing tidal pool, visit my album, That Protean Tidal Pool: www.flickr.com/photos/jerry-rockport/albums/7217772030227...
Visually, it looks like I am inside a nautilus shell, but I am actually in a silo.
Physically, the winter wind was kicking. It picked up the sub-freezing air, whistled through the door that was locked in the open position, spiraled up the silo walls, hit the ceiling and then rushed out the vista-watching sides of the top.
I was a human Popsicle. No wonder no one was here. Brrr.
The main waterfall at Ballaglass Glen is a visually impressive spectacle with the river being funnelled powerfully down a narrow gorge. However I’ve never felt that it was all that photogenic, with it potentially being a classic example of a nice sight that doesn’t automatically translate into nice photographs. That being said the incredible autumnal colours in the glen this year has I feel lifted the main waterfall scene to a whole new level. This is a square crop image captured from the bridge which crosses over the gorge. Composed to eradicate all traces of the distracting sky creeping into the shot, with the huge lush fern providing a nice foreground counter balance to the waterfall. After visiting this place for the last 17 years or so, I’m pleased to finally have a shot of the main attraction! 😅
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Dark Hollow Falls. This is not the main falls but a smaller water fall just below then main fall. I thought this view had more to offer visually on this particular day. Hope you enjoy veiwing.
Not that I can add anything visually compared to Michał's picture from the same location, but as the saying goes repetition is the mother of learning, so here is a bit of metro trivia from Sofia.
Opened in 1998, the Sofijsko Metro is among the youngest rapid transport systems in Europe. Currently, it consists of 4 lines spanning 52 km length, served by a total of 72 vehicles.
The first types to appear on the tracks were of course the iconic 81-717/714 units built by Metrowagonmash, which were interestingly delivered 8 years before the opening of the first section.
From the original 48 carriages, only 3 sets are still in service untouched: similarly to Budapest's units, the city got a deal with the manufacturer to modernise them.
And the parallelism to Hungary does not end here, as the metro cars are being transported through the country on their long journey to rebirth.
About the most visually impressive locomotive consist you could ask for, (maybe not so much if you’re not a fan of the Canadian Pacific or GE locomotives), a four unit set of freshly rebuilt AC4400CWM’s, the 8163, 8162, 8168 and 8173 lead a morning transfer from BNSF’s Argentine Yard to Kansas City Southern’s Knoche Yard in northeast Kansas City. April 3, 2021
Just a mile and a half from the previous location, the four CP AC4400CWM’s are barely squeezing by the low light shadows at Old Union Depot Interlocking where Kansas City’s original Union Station, operated between 1878-1914 once stood, (in the open space above and behind the first three locomotives). At this point, the transfer is roughly half way between BNSF’s Argentine Yard and KCS’s Knoche Yard.
These pens have served me very well over the past decade. It's also satisfying to know that the production of these pens had provided work opportunity for the visually impaired.
This was an awesome day. We left Egilsstadir early for the drive to Myvatn. We passed a number of waterfalls (with no pullouts or names) until we came to Rjukandafoss - a beautiful waterfall with several sections. When hiked as the trail and had some great views. Nice start to the day. Back on the road to cover what is known as the Big Sky Country of Iceland - pretty much a lot of nothing. We were headed for Dettifoss - a major waterfall on my Bucket List. It exceeded expectations. Absolutely stunning visually and auditory - it is massive. I tried some long exposure with a tripod but it felt like the ground was shaking. Heather let me check out another waterfall about a mile away - Selfoss. If Dettifoss wasn't around, this would be a major destination by itself. Very different than Dettifoss but awesome on its own. I stayed for a bit and just ogled everything. Simply wow. I returned to the car and Heather dragged me off to another trail with very cool canyon views. We heard there was a third waterfall very close by so naturally we went. It was amazing. There were about 2-3 other people at Hafragilsfoss. Good God Almighty - this waterfall was spectacular - and the guidebook said this was difficult to reach with a 4x4 and best skipped. I'm glad we ignored this (the road was actually a piece of cake). Side note - the area around here looked like Martian landscape. We were in Heaven! We reluctantly headed to Myvatn - the Icelandic equivalent of Yellowstone. It was nice but we must be jaded since we live so close to Yellowstone. All in all, a very nice day, and I definitely want to go back to Dettifoss and the other falls.
I took these photos in mid-September 2021.
So Low (Literally) But Not Underwater (Figuratively) Feeling Blue (Visually) Sky Filled Gradations Of Blues, Moon Reflecting, Pools Of Lights, And Shadows, On Solo Bird, Under Gratitude So High (At New York Home Marina 5 Years Ago) - IMRAN™
The title of this photo is long, and that is even after I chopped off half of(f) the run of run on puns-upon-puns I had first typed! I was out for a walk on the boardwalk of my blessed home on Long Island, New York, five years ago. It was late summer 2016. I was reflecting on several complex situations I faced.
Honestly, I was very low.. literally! The iPhone GPS EXIF data shows that even with the phone held in my hands, it was merely 12 feet above sea level. That means my feet were literally just about 8-9 feet above mean sea level (not just 2-3 feet above the water in my marina). But thankfully I was not underwater, literally or figuratively! It was 8 pm FDT (Fake Daylight Time) on the phone screen, but really 7 pm going by real planet-time. The power of being positive and grateful was demonstrated in an instant. As I walked by my boat slip, at the marina in my Heron Pointe community, I came upon this scene reflecting pools of gratitude and blessing.
The full moon out in full brightness at blue hour took away any blues I could have felt. The gradations of blues, from the sky to the sea to the marina, interspersed only by the green weeds and brown pilings, made it a moment of gratitude. The solo (black, not blue) bird kept an eye on me while it too savored the scene. You can see its reflection in the water too.
This was taken with an iPhone 6 on August 15, 2016 (which was also my younger brother's birthday). I had it among my 36,000 pictures in the "To Post" album so thought I should share it today. LOL
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Sometimes, if I've had an overstimulating week, I like to run in the industrial parks. It's mind-numbing, visually. Like, so much so, that it's sort of beautiful. Like yogurt.
Pillars of the demolished Hornibrook Highway in Brighton Park, Brisbane. Noticed them when I was passing by on the new highway bridge which is now replacing the demolished one and thought that these monolith structures should make a nice contrast with smooth silky water around. On low tide this area gets dry and not visually all pealing so I cam on upcoming tide, which fortunately coincided with sunset and took a series of photos. The sunset that day was not particularly spectacular, but when the sun disappeared behind the horizon the colours of blue hour were beautiful. This is when this photo was made. I used polariser to remove reflections and 10-stop ND filter to get silky water. I hope I managed to capture the atmosphere of this place. Enjoy!
Leica M8, Elmar 4/135 at F8. A very dark and dank morning, but perhaps visually quite helpful when testing this vintage lens.
Klappudden. Visually the mixture of boats, huts, crappy jetties and trees makes me think of a slummy backwater in Thailand or Brazil, but without the overbearing stench of sewage and pollution. It is untidy but I find there is a charm to this older part of Hanko harbour.
I don't know why, but every single waterfront hut I can ever remember seeing in Finland, has always been painted that reddish brown colour with white frames. I must have seen a thousand or more. Always, always, always the same colour.
Im September 1975 wurde der Beta optisch wie technisch überarbeitet. Die Limousine wurde von Pininfarina in etlichen Details umgestaltet, z.B. Kühlergrill und Scheinwerfer.
In September 1975 the beta was visually and technically revised. The limousine was redesigned by Pininfarina in a number of details, e.g. Grille and headlights.
A supermoon is a full moon or a new moon that nearly coincides with perigee—the closest that the Moon comes to the Earth in its elliptic orbit—resulting in a slightly larger-than-usual apparent size of the Moon as viewed from Earth.[1] The technical name is a perigee syzygy (of the Earth–Moon–Sun system) or a full (or new) Moon around perigee.[a] Because the term supermoon is astrological in origin, it has no precise astronomical definition.[2]
The real association of the Moon with both oceanic and crustal tides has led to claims that the supermoon phenomenon may be associated with increased risk of events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, but no such link has been found.[3]
The opposite phenomenon, an apogee syzygy or a full (or new) Moon around apogee, has been called a micromoon.
A blue moon is an additional full moon that appears in a subdivision of a year: the third of four full moons in a season.
The phrase in modern usage has nothing to do with the actual color of the Moon, although a visually blue Moon (the Moon appearing with a bluish tinge) may occur under certain atmospheric conditions—for instance, if volcanic eruptions or fires release particles in the atmosphere of just the right size to preferentially scatter red light.
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Visually the aurora appeared shades of gray, but the colors were easily visible on camera (and iPhone) displays. Big Dipper is in the center of photo with Little Dipper to the right. Portland, Oregon OM20130
The black oystercatcher is restricted in its range, never straying far from shores, in particular favoring rocky shorelines. It has been suggested that this bird is seen mostly on coastal stretches which have some quieter embayments, such as jetty protected areas. It forages in the intertidal zone, feeding on marine invertebrates, particularly molluscs such as mussels, limpets and chitons. It will also take crabs, isopods and barnacles. It hunts through the intertidal area, searching for food visually, often so close to the water's edge it has to fly up to avoid crashing surf. It uses its strong bill to dislodge food and pry shells open.
historically most buildings in Iceland were made from turf, and while some stone foundations remain, the only visually obvious markers of centuries of inhabitation are ancient cairns, usually waymarkers (sometimes called "an ancient system of GPS," which makes me laugh) or warning of steep drop-offs. They withstand truly insane weather conditions, and would have been essential for anyone moving through these landscapes in storms or fog or even just keeping track of where you are. Too often tourists construct new ones by roadsides or random Instagram-able spots, but to me they are solemn reminders of the generations of tough Icelanders who managed to hang on in such a constantly challenging place.
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This is for Steve Brown who just uploaded a full pic of this supremely outrageous Cad Roadster. The backstory is fascinating so get a drink, sit in the shade and settle into a chair.
“It was almost bigger than the Swiss streets at the time could handle,” says Don McLellan, president of Chatham, Ontario-based RM Restoration, which led the recent two-year effort to return the car to original condition. But holding the title of “wildest Cadillac in existence” comes at a price. McLellan says the skirted fenders and long wheelbase make for a turning circle so massive, they had to three-point some of the turns on the Pebble Beach driving tour.
“It offers no practicality whatsoever,” says McLellan, noting with no trunk, and the huge spare tire tucked behind the seats, and the skirts, changing a tire would take about three hours.
It doesn’t matter—this V16 Cabriolet wasn’t supposed to be practical. It was supposed to be extravagant, impressive and iconic. It succeeded!!
In 1937 Cadillac built fifty of their most expensive Series 90 V-16 chassis, and all but two were bodied in-house by Fleetwood. This chassis was delivered to Lausanne, Switzerland, to be bodied by Carrosserie Hartmann per an order by local resident Philippe Barraud, a wealthy playboy of the 1930s. Barraud wanted an outrageous, bespoke automobile to suit his stylish lifestyle. Stretching 22 feet in length, the car was designed in the sweeping cabriolet style of the Delahaye built by Figoni & Falaschi for the 1936 Paris Auto Salon. The car soon suffered several accidents, possibly because its size was unsuitable for small European roads, and it was permanently parked in 1939. Then it was all but abandoned until the summer of 1968 when a second owner acquired it for just $925. Over the following 50 years it changed hands many times and gained several non-original embellishments, but this unique and imposing Cadillac V-16 now has been meticulously restored to its original configuration and its original off-white paintwork with distinctive gray body stripe and fender skirts
This Cadillac is probably the most extreme cabriolet ever built. Wealthy playboy Phillipe Barraud personally commissioned this design through local Cadillac dealer in Lausanne, Switzerland on one of the finest chassis that America had on offer.
Phillipe chose the Cadillac V16 for its monstrous 452 cu engine and robust chassis that could support any coachwork that adorned it. Cadillac shipped a bare chassis, one of only two that year, around the world to Switzerland and there it was bodied in Lausanne by Willy Hartmann. Barraud wanted to body the chassis in his own home town so he could personally suprvise the work.
The final result was stunning. Stretching 22 feet in length Hartmann created a sweeping cabriolet that was almost too dubious to drive on regular roads, proof of which was that it was involved in several accidents. The design was accented in chrome and definitely mimicked the French masters Figoni et Falaschi which pioneered the trend from a painting by Geo Ham.
Philippe Barraud was the heir to a brick-and-tile empire who wanted to turn up to Europe’s fashionable concours d’elegance in the “ultimate car” (and, it’s said, to draw in his pick of the women he drove by on the Swiss Riviera on the shores of Lake Geneva).
He needn’t have worried—Hartmann delivered. The French, flowing lines on the fenders he hand-shaped were complemented by the finest componentry – Marchal and Bosch lighting; a custom, finned grille – and, of course, that 452-cubic-inch Cadillac V16 engine, fitted with dual everything, from the twin exhaust to the twin ignition.
If that somehow failed to impress, the sheer size of the car would certainly do it. The two-seater’s titanic 22-foot length was visually exaggerated by a radiator and firewall cut down three to four inches, which lowered the hood-line. When Hartmann finished the Cadillac, it weighed in at around 6,000 lbs, and required special reinforcements and heavy-duty springs to handle the tonnage.
Over the top in every way!!
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Détail d'une dalle podotactile pour les personnes ayant une déficience visuelle - Detail of a podotactile tile for the visually impaired
Often described as the 'Birmingham Routemaster', the Birmingham & Midland Omnibus Company (BMMO) D9 double-decker shared many innovative technical features with its London cousin. Visually, the most striking feature was the short wheelbase with large overhangs at the front and rear, which allowed for a very tight turning circle. Designed and built by the BMMO company for its own use, the first of the 345-strong D9 class entered service in 1959. None were supplied new to other operators and few saw further service after withdrawal by their original owner; the most notable exception being the handful purchased by the appropriately-named Obsolete Fleet for sightseeing operations in London.
This fictional image portrays an example supplied new to London Transport for comparative trials against the Routemaster. Unlike the BMMO-operated D9s, it features an open rear platform, standard London three-part destination display and a London Transport badge on the grille. It does however retain the standard provincial sliding window vents, rather than the drop type then favoured on London buses (09-Oct-10).
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This film was visually stunning.
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Visually stunning, colourful, and awe-inspiring, the Chihuly artworks on display at Kew reflect the Seattle-based artist’s prestigious 50-year career.
This is (yet another) shot from one of the most visually stunning shows that I have ever seen. It features two members of 'Kataklo', an athletic dance group from Italy, composed entirely of former Olympic gymnasts.
I became friendly with the show's producer (Angella Kwon) this year, having met (and become friendly with) her sister Boram (who currently studies at my old university in Stirling) last year. Both are South Korean and Angella was producing two South Korean shows at this year's Edinburgh Fringe...and also Kataklo.
We were having lunch, the day before the last Kataklo show (I had only seen them perform on the Royal Mile) when Angella kindly invited me along and asked me to take photographs. I could not have taken this shot with my old camera. This (and several others like this) were taken at 3200 ISO, hand held with a shutter speed of 1/20th of a second (I just love image stabilisation) and relying on autofocus. I love my Canon EOS-5D!
Just to prove I know a number of talented people, my friend Ken Campbell has a progressive rock group called 'Crooked Mouth'. At the moment, he is preparing their second album ('Hold in the Sun') for release. I will be providing photographs for the CD, the idea being to produce a photo that represents each different song. However, one of these shots is a candidate for the CD cover. You can find out more about Crooked Mouth and hear some samples (and even order their first CD!) here: Crooked Mouth
You can find my other pics of this amazing group (Kataklo...not Crooked Mouth...not that Crooked Mouth aren't amazing in their own way!) in these locations: