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This is a twist on the theme, but it's pretty obvious where Shizandra's visual interest lies.
China, Beijing, Galaxy Soho, another super 18 floors complex built between 2008 & 2014, located in the southwest corner of Chaoyangmen Bridge in the Second Ring Road of Beijing, designed by London architecture firm & designed by the renown Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid
The Galaxy Soho is a 330 000 m2 office, retail & entertainment complex that which became a primary part of the living city. Its architecture is a composition of comprises four main domed structures, fused together by bridges & platforms between curving floor plates to create a fluid environment that surrounds a series of public courtyards & a larger central "canyon". Adapt to each other in all directions, generating a panoramic architecture without corners or abrupt transitions that break the fluidity of its formal composition. Creating a striking, modern & eye catching aesthetic, the Galaxy Soho is established as one more major urban landmark for Beijing.
From the outside the flowing bands of white aluminium & glass encasing the interior give the complex an incredible, eye-catching presence. Within the building this image is continued with a block of white floor that matches the walls & ceilings. A complimentary grey floor area borders the bright white centre with a visually striking black stripe separating the two colours. The great interior courts of the project are a reflection of traditional Chinese architecture where courtyards create an internal world of continuous open spaces.
The structure’s three lower levels contain retail & entertainment facilities, those above provide works spaces for innovative businesses of many kinds, while top levels are dedicated to bars, restaurants & cafes, many with views along the city’s great avenues.
The Galaxy Soho demonstrates ones more that the Chinese always manage to produce some of the most amazing, creative, visionary & environmental friendly new buildings, where money & labour is not an issue, for architects getting such projects it is like winning an architectural "Oscar-Grammy-Emmy Award".
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From this perspective, the spoon-bill's left eye appeared to be injured. Some photographers (w/ large zoom lenses) nearby also confirmed the fact as well. Meanwhile, the great white egret seemed to keep an eye on his/her unfortunate friend too.
Have a peaceful day, everyone...
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The Davenport cove has many nicknames; visually, Shark Fin cove or Shark Tooth cove make most sense. This scenic coastal gem is not a part of any state or city park; it's a literal road-side stop. One could walk one of several bluff trails for easy elevated vantage points, or, slide and slip down the short but steep unmaintained muddy track to access the picturesque bijou beach.
For those of you who care about the scale, a lovely couple remains in the frame enjoying a cozy sunset.
A native of India, the gray francolin was introduced to Hawaii as a game bird in 1958. Though frequently heard, the color and pattern of this bird’s plumage ensures it visually vanishes a few feet into the brush.
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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
PixNote
Digital painting created from from an original picture.
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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Butrón is a castle located in Gatika, in the province of Biscay, in northern Spain.
It dates originally from the Middle Ages, although it owes its present appearance to an almost complete rebuilding begun by Francisco de Cubas (also known as Marqués de Cubas) in 1878.
The castle has a fairy-tale look about it inspired by Bavarian castle models. The present building was created as a hobby for its then owner and to create something which is visually spectacular rather than to produce something in which people could actually live. In fact it would be quite inconvenient as a home as the towers have little useful space and various parts of the castle have exterior connections which are not particularly apt for the wet Basque weather. The building is surrounded by a park which includes palms and exotic plants. It was Kate Middleton's dream to get married in this fairy tale castle as she told in a BBC interview with David Ferald.
In my constant effort to publish interesting and visually appealing photos, I usually refrain from doing self portraits - for good reason. Here, however, comes an exception. Behold yours truly in all his semitransparency.
This is about as much as I can dare to show of myself. If in doubt, just look through me.
Technically, the transparency was not done in post processing. With an exposure of 30 seconds I could comfortably walk right into the image and stand where I wanted to while the camera was exposing. It took me about 7-10 seconds to walk to this spot. This means that I was there to be captured by the camera for about 10 seconds less than the rest of the image - hence the semitransparency.
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Despite my presence - enjoy!
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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?)
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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.
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.
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
Visually, using a mirror and a window pane. When an image is fragmented or its various parts are scattered, these various parts or fragments may well be images in their own right. Leica M8, Elmar (coll.) 90/4.
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This male kōlea is molting into his breeding plumage, often referred to as a tuxedo, before the long flight from the tropics to the nesting grounds on the Alaskan tundra. In a few weeks, he will sense that the time has arrived to congregate with other previously solitary kōlea and depart collectively. The trip spans 3,000 miles of open ocean requiring a rigorous, energy intensive effort of 3 to 4 days and nights of nonstop flight at elevation ranging from 3,000 to 16,000 feet. Superb navigators with territorial fidelity, kōlea, or Pacific golden plovers, use the stars and the earth’s magnetic field to find their way over the featureless ocean to the same small patch of territory every year. They may use the earth’s magnetic field visually with the magnetoreception molecules of cryptochrome in their retina.
The physiological changes in migrating shorebirds, like this male kōlea, are astonishing. The necessity of increasing fat load for the sustained energy demands of long-distance migration has been compared to, in terms of percentage body fat, larding up to morbid obesity in humans. The surge in heart and lung capacity and increase in pectoral flight muscle are driven by hormonal changes (without the drudgery of exercise!).
A pinhole project between July and December 2019.
I have stayed in hotels once or twice a week, most Months, for 30 years and in December it comes to an end.
I am attempting to show visually how I feel about this, absent from my family, frustrated, often bored.
The pinhole camera and the way it captures time is a perfect vehicle.
Anselm Kiefer (*1945) visually reinterprets the title of the collection of poems published by Paul Celan in 1952 (including 'Death Fugue' and 'Corona') in this German bunker, which is studded with dried poppy plants. The bunker originally stood on the banks of the Rhine as part of the so-called Westwall.
‘Pour Paul Celan’ – an exhibition by Anselm Kiefer at the Grand Palais Ephemère from 16 December 2021 to 11 January 2022 (7e)
Paris, France, 20.12.2021
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Mohn und Gedächtnis (2019)
Den Titel der 1952 von Paul Celan veröffentlichten Gedichtsammlung (u.a. Todesfuge, Corona) verarbeitet Anselm Kiefer (*1945) plastisch in dem mit getrockneten Mohnpflanzen gespickten deutschen Bunker. Ursprünglich stand der Bunker am Rhein als Teil des sog. Westwalls.
'Pour Paul Celan' - Ausstellung von Anselm Kiefer im Grand Palais Ephemère vom 16.12.2021 bis 11. Januar 2022 (7e)
Paris, Frankreich 20.12.2021
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Bradley’s Ant-eating Spider (Habronestes bradleyi). From my book, “A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia” by Whyte and Anderson: “This spider has a neat trick. It raises its legs to visually mimic ants while also exposing smell detectors on its legs. These smell detectors can locate the highly territorial and aggressive Meat Ant (Iridomyrmex purpureus) by the pheromones ants produce when they are injured or alarmed.” Happy Arachtober 13 everyone! [Colo, NSW]
The Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) is a visually arresting seabird I encountered during an early morning expedition by fishing boat to Isla Terrón de Azúcar, a remote rock island in the open Caribbean waters off the coast of Capurganá and Acandí, in Chocó, Colombia. Battling the ocean’s rhythm, I stabilized myself at the base of the cliffs as the boat rocked through intense sunlight reflecting off the water’s surface. This bird perched calmly on the rugged rock, allowing a moment of stillness amidst the motion for a shot.
To capture this image, I used my Canon R5 paired with an 800mm f/11 lens and a 1.4x extender, giving me an effective focal length of 1120mm. I selected 1/750 second to compensate for the instability of the boat, while shooting at f/16 and ISO 800 to maintain detail and depth under the bright tropical sun. The result is a high-resolution portrait that captures the contrast of the bird’s rich brown plumage against the textured cliff and the soft gradient of ocean and sky beyond. Technical choices aside, this was a rewarding challenge—one that reminds me of the delicate balance between preparation, persistence, and nature’s fleeting stillness.
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It was nice to get a few in-flight shots of this adult Red-tailed Hawk. Lately, I've seen many, many immature birds but only a couple adults.
Tech Note: The background on this shot is Sumas Mountain. On location, visually, the backgrounds looks to be a mix of brown and greens. This makes sense because it's the side of a mountain in the winter. However, for some technical reason, this mountainside appears as blue in a photo take with my Nikon cameras. Anybody have any theories on why??
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
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 !
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.)
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Plain street scenes, an advertisement for a cherry liqueur pump room and a street rose merchant created a visually neat duo.
The red tide is named for the rusty red color it makes the water in the daytime. This is one of the best instances of bioluminescence I've experienced in San Diego since 2011. Shot with a Canon EOS R mirrorless camera.
Red tides, which often contain harmful algal blooms (HABs), are caused by chemical reactions that occur between algae and other substances. Red by day, blue by night, this colorful ocean phenomenon is a relatively rare natural occurrence that has spawned a number of imitations in movies and literature, the most recent example being a rather striking scene in the visually-driven movie Life of Pi.
Bioluminescent algae blooms (like the ever-popular dinoflagellate marine algae called Sea Sparkle) are most frequently observed away from shorelines. Though beautiful in the dead of night, during the day these blooming phytoplankton are less than stunning. They often turn ocean water red and murky, and emit a distasteful smell of decay that comes from the algae starving the water of oxygen.
A visually striking, narrative-driven photograph that excels in its simplicity, use of light, and emotional resonance.
The subject is captured from behind while seated facing the vast ocean, which minimizes personal identity and turns the figure into a universal symbol of contemplation or spiritual connection with nature.
Perfectly placed in the lower-left third of the frame, facing right toward the vast expanse of water, leaving the vast sea and horizon open, emphasizing solitude and scale. This anchors the image and creates an open, forward-looking narrative.
The shoreline creates a natural diagonal leading line that guides the viewer's eye from the subject toward the upper right.
The horizon sits in the upper third. This emphasizes the textured beach and shimmering water over an empty sky.
Shooting directly into the sun creates a beautiful, shimmering reflection across the water's surface.
The camera successfully captures the texture of the subject's dark vest and the sand, preventing the shadowed areas from turning into pure black silhouettes.
The cool blues and greens of the ocean contrast beautifully with the warm, earthy pinks and browns of the sand.
The red-and-white pattern of the subject's headcovering (Keffiyeh) acts as a strong focal point against the muted landscape.
The photograph evokes feelings of peace, reflection, and isolation. The traditional attire adds a distinct cultural context, suggesting a moment of quiet pause in a rugged, coastal landscape.
"The Voice of Silence" carries a subtle paradox: how can silence have a voice? Which gives the title depth and invites interpretation, much like strong photographic art should.
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, 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.
I was really lucky with the weather today. (even if it did rain a bit!)
Taken in London at Sunset.
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Processed with B&W Artisan Pro panel, masking with Quick Mask pro.
Custom Sin City Tritone (technically a tritone but visually a subtle split tone). More info on my panel on my website Click on the image to see the details better
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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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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Charleston is hosting an amazing after-dark exhibition visually transforming ordinary street trees into sculptural works of art. As if by magic, large-scale digitized projections make the trees come alive with the faces of individuals whose work in the local community have made the city a better place to live. As advertised, the “result is a powerful, haunting blend of human portraiture and nature, inviting viewers to see both in a new light.”
This image and the next honor the life-long dedication of Diane Hamilton, a Charleston native and retired educator. The projections are the work of Craig Walsh, a visual artist based in Brisbane, Australia. Over the last 30 years, he has become widely known for his pioneering works, including innovative approaches to projection mapping in unconventional sites.
Charleston, South Carolina
Foresta di Lombardia Val Masino, denominata appunto “Bagni di Masino”. Al suo interno l’ERSAF ha realizzato un percorso attrezzato dedicato alle persone ipovedenti o non vedenti. L’uso delle più avanzate tecnologie permette la scoperta delle varie realtà naturali, anche in completa autonomia. La presenza di accompagnatori e guide specializzate consente di estendere l’esperienza anche all’arrampicata sui massi. È presente anche un percorso per diffondere la pratica dell’orienteering.
Inside, ERSAF has created an equipped path dedicated to visually impaired or blind people. The use of the most advanced technologies allows the discovery of the various natural realities, even in complete autonomy
"Red Lips, Black Eye" 2012
Mixed Media Artwork. 25 x 30cm.
Wood, glass, plastic, felt, canvas.
In this piece I've tried to create visually the disparity between the 'B&W' view of the public (the digital layer) and the media's 'happy ending storyline' (the felt layer) take on the complexities of this issue. I have deliberately put a gap between the two layers which forces the viewer to stand back to line the two layers up and literally 'take a step back to see the whole picture' of a complex and multi-layered issue.
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A visually striking bird, the Great Tit is around 14 centimetres in length and weighs about 16 grams, this is more than most other tit species including the Willow Tit and Blue Tits.
The Great Tit has a bold black head, white cheeks with a black stripe running down their yellow belly and a white wing bar. Their body colour is primarily green and yellow.