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The visually spectacular red-crested cardinal is hard to miss. Looking like a flame shooting from its head, the red crest is magnificent. This South American species, also called the Brazilian cardinal, was introduced to Hawaii in the 1930s. Despite the resemblance and common name, the red-crested cardinal (Paroaria coronate) is not taxonomically classified as a cardinal.
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.
This image should be viewed as large as possible, so please press 'L' to view it in the lightbox.
Despite my presence - enjoy!
The Australian water dragon (Intellagama lesueurii), which includes the eastern water dragon (Intellagama lesueurii lesueurii) and the Gippsland water dragon (Intellagama lesueurii howittii) subspecies, is a semi aquatic agamid species native to eastern Australia from Victoria northwards to Queensland. There may be a small introduced population on the south-east coast of South Australia. The Gippsland water dragon is generally the more southern of the two subspecies and the more cold adapted and heat sensitive. Visually distinguishing the Gippsland water dragon from the Eastern water dragon is relatively easy, as long as their skin is reasonably clean and not stained from the water, as identification of the two subspecies depends largely on observable differences in colours and patterns.
View from the mountain Śnieżka on surroundings :)
Śnieżka is a mountain on the border between the Czech Republic and Poland, the most prominent point of the Silesian Ridge in the Karkonosze mountains. At 1,603 metres, its summit is the highest point in the Czech Republic, in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in the Krkonoše and in the entire Sudetes. On the top of Śnieżka on the Polish side is a disc-shaped observatory with a weather station and restaurant was built in 1974, and the St. Lawrence Chapel. On Czech side are a post office, and a chairlift station, connecting the peak with the town of Pec pod Sněžkou at the base of the mountain. There are many marked tourist routes from the Polish side to the summit, mainly from the city of Karpacz. It is possible to take a chairlift from Karpacz to Kopa (1377 m a.s.l.) which significantly shortens the way to the summit. Śnieżka belongs to the Crown of Europe, Crown of Polish Mountains and Crown of Sudetes. Śnieżka was one of the first European mountains visited by many tourists. This was mainly due to the relatively minor technical difficulties of the ascent and the fact that since the sixteenth century, many resort visitors flocked to the nearby Cieplice Śląskie-Zdrój and the highly visible Sněžka, visually dominant over all Krkonoše was for them an important attraction. One side of the mountain is in the Czech Republic; the other belongs to Poland. The area is very popular in summer with tourists from the Czech Republic, Poland, and Germany, who enjoy hiking in the alpine environment unique to this area.
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Widok ze Śnieżki na okolice :)
Śnieżka – najwyższy szczyt Karkonoszy oraz Sudetów, jak również Czech, województwa dolnośląskiego, a także całego Śląska (wysokość - 1603 m n.p.m.). Zlokalizowana na granicy polsko-czeskiej. Po stronie polskiej znajduje się w granicach administracyjnych Karpacza oraz na terenie Karkonoskiego Parku Narodowego. Po stronie czeskiej na terenie Krkonošského národního parku (KRNAP). Widoczność z wierzchołka przy sprzyjających warunkach przekracza 200 km. Należy do Korony Europy, Korony Gór Polski, Korony Sudetów i Korony Sudetów Polskich. Na śnieżce od strony polskiej znajduje się kaplica św. Wawrzyńca z 1665 oraz budynek Obserwatorium Wysokogórskiego Instytutu Meteorologii i Gospodarki Wodnej z restauracją, w kształcie charakterystycznych dysków, z 1974, zaś po stronie czeskiej górna stacja kabinowej kolejki linowej z miasta Pec pod Sněžkou oraz budynek czeskiej poczty w miejscu dawnego schroniska, będący najwyżej położonym punktem pocztowym w Czechach. Śnieżka była jedną z pierwszych gór europejskich licznie odwiedzanych przez turystów. Wiązało się to głównie ze względnie niewielkimi trudnościami technicznymi wejścia na szczyt oraz z tym, że już od XVI wieku liczni kuracjusze przybywali do pobliskich Cieplic Zdroju i dobrze widoczna Śnieżka, dominująca wizualnie nad całymi Karkonoszami, była dla nich istotną atrakcją. Obecnie szlak na Śnieżkę jest bardzo popularny latem wśród turystów z Czech, Polski i Niemiec, którzy chętnie odbywają piesze wędrówki w unikalnym dla tego obszaru alpejskim środowisku.
My last San Francisco layover was during July full moon, also called 'Buck Moon'. There was quite some media coverage about 'the first supermoon of 2023'. For me, this is a complete hype, though. The difference between the size of a so-called 'supermoon' and a regular full moon is just a few percent and therefore negligible as we will never be able to visually compare them side by side.
Their bright light, however, makes Milky Way photography all but impossible, and so I was planning to do some daylight scouting for future visits. As the spots I had on my list were all covered in coastal fog, though, I decided to take advantage of the weather and the moon phase.
To get above the fog drifting through the Golden Gate, covering the bridge and the coastal valleys, but sparing the city center and the higher hills, I headed to Mount Tam. After some hiking and shooting a few time-lapses of the fast-moving fog, I captured the 'Buck Moon' rising behind Mt. Hamilton, home of the famous Lick Observatory, the layered fog over the coastal hills and downtown San Francisco's skyscrapers glowing in the last light of the fading day.
For a silky-smooth look of the fog, without blurring the moon, I stacked 10 short exposures of the foreground and separately aligned and stacked the moon of the same exposures for noise reduction.
EXIF
Canon EOS-R7
Canon RF100-500 L @ 200mm, f/5.6
Stack of 6x 1/40s @ ISO100
The Street Banyan Tree by The Little Branch is a new release that is now available at Man Cave.
These beautiful trees look gallant as they are displayed side by side along a stretch of road or in the center median. The delicate branches are full of brilliant leaves in a compact shape that is visually pleasing. The trees also look great in forests and front yards. This versatile tree will quickly become one of your go-to favorites.
These 100% original mesh creations are highly detailed with realistic textures and animated foliage resulting in a true, life-like appearance. A choice of four seasons are readily available via an easy to use pop-up menu to keep your landscaping current. Owner permissions allow Copy & Modify to ensure that each item can be adapted to suit your unique needs. This item has a low Land Impact rating of 3 to 7, which grows as item is modified to a larger size.
Man Caveruns from December 17th to January 11th
TAXI to Man Cave
After the event you will find the products at The Little Branch In-World Store or on MarketPlace
Taken whilst out on a boat trip to McNabs Island back in 2012.
Although the scene was nice enough I thought I would mess with it a little and see if I could make it visually more appealing...This is what happened! I like it! Hopefully you do too.
McNabs Island is the largest island in Halifax Harbour located in Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada. It played a major role in defending Halifax Harbour and is now a provincial park. The island was first settled in 1780s by Peter McNab, and McNab family members lived on the island until 1934.
Pedestrian crossings in the UK are phasing out beeping sounds in favour of quieter, more intelligent systems like Puffin crossings. This reduces noise pollution for residents and prevents confusion for visually impaired pedestrians at complex junctions where multiple crossings are nearby. Modern crossings use vibrating cones under the box to signal safety.
Key Reasons for the Change:
Reduced Noise Pollution: Constant, 24-hour beeping in town centres is often complained about by nearby residents.
Preventing Confusion: If multiple crossings are close together, beeps from different locations can confuse visually impaired users, leading them to step out at the wrong time.
Accessibility Improvements: Modern "Puffin" (Pedestrian User Friendly Intelligent) crossings use sensors to detect pedestrians, featuring a tactile rotating cone under the control box instead of just sound. This helps both deaf and blind pedestrians.
Safety Technology: Many newer crossings now feature cameras that detect pedestrians, allowing them to cross only when the road is clear, often without the need for an audible sound.
Reducing "Dozy" Crossing: The removal of sound encourages pedestrians to look at the lights and traffic, rather than just relying on sound.
While some older "Pelican" crossings still beep, the shift is towards smarter, quieter, and more accessible infrastructure.
Wellington, Somerset, UK.
Sunset in the Abbots Langley countryside.
Taken in Hertfordshire.
All rights reserved by Amanda Ramsay.
DDC-Visual Interest
This is a twist on the theme, but it's pretty obvious where Shizandra's visual interest lies.
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.
©2022 Adam Rainoff Photographer
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...
I was presented with my British Empire Medal today by the Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire. It was awarded in Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's final Birthday Honours for my voluntary work helping other blind and visually impaired people to live their lives more fully and independently by helping them select the right technology and then training them to use it. It has been very rewarding, especially over lockdown and the BEM was a huge, delightful surprise.
This is Jackie and me in the gardens of Beaumanor Hall after the presentation. Photo by our daughter, Michelle.
If you are interested in the work I do with iPhones and iPads please take a look at
and here's a Gallery of photos taken by the official photographer
We got a huge amount of fresh snow over the weekend. Everything was covered in half a meter of snow - no public transport, no car - snowshoes were the best option. So I set out in the morning with my photo equipment - two cameras in my backpack, one with a wide angle and one with a telephoto so that I didn't have to change lenses in the heavy snow - a real dream to trudge through the untouched snow. And similar to fog, I had no problem exposing the great snow-laden tree visually from the background. If you zoom in, you can see the many frozen snowflakes on the trunk.
I was again spoiled for choice and chose this cyanotope instead of the black and white photo. I hope you enjoy it.
Eine wunderbare verschneite Schönheit als Zyanotypie
Am Wochenende haben wir eine riesige Menge Neuschnee bekommen. Alles war mit einem halben Meter Schnee überzogen - keine öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel, kein Auto - Schneeschuhe war die beste Option. So bin ich morgens mit meinem Fotoequipment losgezogen - zwei Kameras im Rucksack, eine mit Weitwinkel und eine mit Tele bestückt, damit ich bei dem heftigen Schnee kein Objektive wechseln musste - ein echter Traum, durch den unberührten Schnee zu stapfen. Und ähnlich wie bei Nebel hatte ich so auch kein Problem den tollen schneebeladenen Baum freizustellen. Wer reinzoomt, kann am Stamm die vielen eingefrorenen Schneeflocken erkennen.
Ich hatte wieder die Qual der Wahl und habe mich anstelle der Schwarzweißaufnahme für diese Cyanotopie entschieden. Ich hoffe es gefällt Euch.
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.
Desert Oasis
The deserts...such an incredible landscape with so much diversity. The vastness of these deserts is unimaginable. One could look at a desert landscape, and think to themselves, “where does it end”, as the landscape stretches out to the horizon.
What I find interesting about the deserts, is how diverse, harsh, and unforgiving the desert is. I find it interesting how a landscape, that receives such little precipitation, can still thrive and continue to blossom in the harshest of conditions. The look, the aesthetics, the feel of these deserts vary from state to state. What you see in one state’s desert will be very different than what you see in 3 other state’s deserts. The vegetation, the mountains, the rocks, the trees, the rock formations, the soil, and just the landscape in general will be completely different in all of these areas. Incredible stuff!
With this new body of work, Open Spaces - Desert Oasis is a body of work that I’ve been working on for some years now, with my oldest image in this gallery dating back to the summer of 2013. Why so long? Mainly because of the conditions and trying to produce the best imagery I can to really make this gallery come together and flow smoothly visually. Also the amount of area that I’ve visited during that time as well. The images are made from 4 different deserts here in the US, including a couple images from the Great Plains. To say the least I’ve been busy. I also wanted the visual experience and imagery to be dramatic, different, bold, and the viewer to really dive into the details of the landscape. All the images in this gallery focus on the bigger/wider landscape and the dramatics that come along with it!
I’ve had the opportunity to see these desert landscapes in some of the craziest and unique conditions. From the stormy summer monsoon season, to the dramatic and colorful skies of the winter/spring, I can remember each and everyone of these images like it was yesterday and the feelings that were going through my mind at the time of capture! It’s really cool thinking back on the imagery because it brings back so many memories. I truly love what I do in this medium. I have a deep passion for image making and the process/patience that comes along with it, and I only hope that it shows with my imagery.
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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
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
www.grandpalais.fr/sites/default/files/guidevisite_exposi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vO__fHHM2o
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
www.dw.com/de/anselm-kiefer-schau-paris-f%C3%BCr-paul-cel...
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.
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
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.
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 !
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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.
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.
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
We made the most of our paddle opportunities this month despite the weather that, for the most part, wasn't great for canoeing. It proved to be mostly dull, grey, dreary conditions typical of November. Cold is not the deterrent, wind and waves are. Hopefully with some snow and ice (and sun) we'll have visually more pleasing views.
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!! :)
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, NYC. The Going Dark show is subtitled, "The Contemporary Figure at the Edge of Visibility"
"The term "going dark" is a colloquialism for the removal of a person or entity from public access.. recognition in society, or the lack thereof....Going Dark: The Contemporary Figure at the Edge of Visibility presents works of art that feature partially obscured or hidden figures, thus positioning them at the “edge of visibility.” In this art context, the common phrase going dark is understood as a tactic whereby artists visually conceal the body to explore a key tension in contemporary society: the desire to be seen and the desire to be hidden from sight."
New York City-- November 14, 2023
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.
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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During our attempt to circumnavigate Eyjafjnallajokull (glacier) in southern Iceland, we encountered Einhyrningur (mountain), a stunning and visually deceptive mountain. As we circled it the shape changed dramatically, and it had the appearance of being burst open on one side, at the peak.
B&W Infrared converted Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon TS-E 90mm f2.8, ISO 200, f8 at 1/400 second, handheld, manual focus.
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Jeffrey’s artworks make reference to various aesthetic and material histories rooted in Indigenous cultures of the Americas and in modern and contemporary subcultures. He is known for creating visually rich paintings and sculptures that mix material, saturated colour, pattern, image, and text to celebrate and amplify the voices of individuals and communities both past and present. This way of working, particularly with technically-demanding handwork, is seen through related work by Jeffrey included in the 2022 Biennial. In All You Took, I Gladly Gave (2013), SPEAK TO ME IN YOUR WAY SO I CAN HEAR YOU (2015), and ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL (2015), a wide range of found and repurposed objects—found tipi poles, driftwood, wool, canvas—collide with embellishments that reference Indigenous cultural production, from glass beadwork and nylon fringe to metal jingles and ceramics inspired by Mississippian head pots. ALL FOR ONE ONE FOR ALL, with its riotous assemblages of colour, textures and shapes, was the artist’s first work to explore the pre-Columbian ceramic heads but was also the genesis for his transformational garment pieces—the artist has shared that it was the first time he began to think about garment as sculpture.
Plain street scenes, an advertisement for a cherry liqueur pump room and a street rose merchant created a visually neat duo.
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This photographic story was made on the occasion of the "Laurel and Sacred Oils feast" which took place this year 2022 on Easter Monday in the Sicilian town of Forza D'Agrò (in the province of Messina), after a long stop due to the Covid-19 pandemic; this is a traditional event that has taken place for centuries with changes that have come about over the years, in fact once the population of Forza D'Agrò went in procession to the Norman monastery of Saints Peter and Paul where the Holy Oils were kept: this church is located in the village of Casalvecchio Siculo (Forza D'Agrò and Casalvecchio Siculo are located on two mountains, the two villages are visible to each other, since in ancient times this represented a very fast means to be able to communicate visually between them, in case of raids by Saracen pirates), this church was built by the Normans, it was originally located on the opposite side of where it is now located, this is because a flood of the Agrò river had endangered this structure, which had also been sacked by the Arabs, it was decided to secure it, it was completely dismantled, and then rebuilt, on the opposite side and further up from the river bed); the feast then took place when Roger II, called the Norman, granted the abbot Cerasino the possibility of rebuilding this abbey (diploma of donation of 1117), but not only ... the monks of this abbey were, again by Roger II, equipped with some fixed income, and even the complete ownership of an entire village, the current Forza D'Agrò, was given to them, with absolute power of the monks over the things and people of the village. Then, the Sacred Oils were brought from this Abbey to the church of San Michele Arcangelo (today a ruin) which is located in a district of Forza D'Agrò, with the population who used to adorn themselves for this procession with colored silk ribbons, to which over time, laurel branches were added, also carried by devotees in procession. The festival is essentially based on three strongly symbolic elements, the laurel, the Holy Oil, and the "cuddure". "The laurel" represents the "victory of Christ over Death", in fact the festival takes place on the "Day of the Angel, during the Easter period", a day that recalls that the Resurrection of Christ took place; laurel is a strongly symbolic and fragrant plant, it is used in this context, for elaborate compositions that adorn "the banners", they can be small because they are made by children, up to very large and high (difficult to hold up when there is wind due to the strong "sail effect" they cause), are made with load-bearing structures made of cane or wood, which serve to hold the fabrics on which they are sewn one by one, laurel leaves, creating drawings of a religious nature, banners that participate in a competition for the best realization (each banner in fact carries a number, as a reference for the voting jury); "Holy Oil", an element used for anointing the sick and invoking their healing, represents "redemption from sin" and "spiritual healing", is carried in procession, also a symbol of the Holy Spirit who embraces the body and soul of man and that refers to Christ, "the Anointed"; finally "the cuddure" (they are small circular loaves, with naturally leavened intertwined and dough, on which a symbol is imprinted), and they symbolize "prosperity", but also "charity", and that is why the brothers of the SS. Trinity distribute them to the people present at the feast as a sign of gift. This year, however, due to the restrictions of Covid-19, the "cuddure" did not take place, the "blessing of the Holy Oils" was performed in the Mother Church, and not in the characteristic square in the center of the town , while the procession was made along a short route, and not along the traditional route which, after having crossed the center of the town, then circumscribes it along its entire periphery. As explained above, this festival is also called "'a festa d'u d'auru" (the laurel feast), or "' the feast of cudduredde" (the feast of small donut-shaped loaves); the "banners awarding" will close this characteristic feast, to the great joy of all those who participated.
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Questo racconto fotografico, è stato realizzato in occasione della “festa dell’Alloro e degli Oli Sacri” che si è svolta quest’anno 2022 il giorno del Lunedì dell’Angelo nel paese siciliano di Forza D’Agrò (in provincia di Messina), dopo un lungo stop a causa della pandemia da Covid-19; è questo un evento tradizionale che si svolge da secoli con delle modifiche che sono venute a crearsi negli anni, infatti un tempo la popolazione di Forza D’Agrò andava in processione fino al monastero normanno dei Santi Pietro e Paolo ove erano custoditi gli Oli Santi: tale chiesa si trova nel paese di Casalvecchio Siculo (Forza D’Agrò e Casalvecchio Siculo si trovano su due monti, i due paesi sono visibili l’un l’altro, poiché anticamente questo rappresentava un mezzo rapidissimo per poter comunicare visivamente tra loro, in caso di scorribande di pirati saraceni), tale chiesa fu costruita dai Normanni, essa originariamente si trovava sul versante opposto rispetto a dove è situata ora, questo perchè una piena del fiume d’Agrò aveva messo in pericolo tale struttura, ma essa era anche stata saccheggiata dagli Arabi, si decise così di metterla in sicurezza, fu smontata completamente, per poi essere riedificata, sul versante opposto e più distante in alto rispetto al letto del fiume); la festa quindi ebbe luogo quando Ruggero II, detto il Normanno, concesse all’abate Cerasino la possibilità di riedificare tale abazia (diploma di donazione del 1117), ma non solo…i monaci di tale abazia furono, sempre da Ruggero II, dotati di alcuni redditi fissi, ed addirittura venne data a loro la completa proprietà di un intero villaggio, l’attuale Forza D’Agrò, con assoluto potere dei monaci su cose e persone del villaggio. Quindi, gli Oli Sacri venivano portati da tale Abazia alla chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo (oggi un rudere) che si trova in una contrada di Forza D’Agrò, con la popolazione che anticamente usava adornarsi per tale processione con nastri di seta colorati, ai quali col tempo, sono andati ad aggiungersi i rami di alloro, portati anche questi dai devoti in processione. La festa si basa essenzialmente su tre elementi fortemente simbolici, l’alloro, l’Olio Santo, e le “cuddure”. “L’alloro” rappresenta la “vittoria del Cristo sulla Morte”, infatti la festa si svolge il “Giorno dell’Angelo” durante il periodo Pasquale, giorno che rievoca che è avvenuta la Resurrezione del Cristo; l’alloro è una pianta fortemente simbolica e profumata, essa viene utilizzata in questo contesto, per elaborate composizioni che adornano “gli stendardi”, i quali sono dei drappi-vessilli, possono essere di piccole dimensioni perché realizzati dai bambini, fino a molto grandi ed alti (difficili da reggere quando c’è vento per il forte “effetto vela” che essi causano), sono realizzati con delle strutture portanti fatte di canna o di legno, che servono a reggere le stoffe sulle quali vengono cucite una ad una, le foglie di alloro, realizzando dei disegni di carattere religioso, stendardi che partecipano ad una gara per la migliore realizzazione (ogni stendardo infatti porta un numero, come riferimento per la giuria votante); “l’Olio Santo” è un elemento usato per l’unzione dei malati ed invocarne la guarigione, rappresenta la “redenzione dal peccato” e la “guarigione spirituale”, viene portato in processione (insieme a delle foglie di alloro), anch’esso simbolo dello Spirito Santo che abbraccia corpo ed anima dell’uomo e che rimanda a Cristo, “l’Unto”; infine “le cuddure” (sono dei piccoli pani di forma circolare, con la pasta lievitata naturalmente ed intrecciata, su cui è impresso un simbolo), esse simboleggiano la “prosperità”, ma anche la “carità”, è per questo che i confrati della SS. Trinità li distribuiscono alle persone presenti alla festa in segno di dono. Quest’anno però, a causa delle restrizioni causate dal Covid-19, le “cuddure” non si sono fatte, la “benedizione degli Oli Santi” è stata eseguita nella Chiesa Madre, e non nella caratteristica piazza che si trova nel centro del paese, mentre la processione è stata fatta lungo un breve percorso, e non lungo il percorso tradizionale, molto più lungo, che dopo aver attraversato il centro del paese, poi lo circoscrive lungo tutta la sua periferia. Per quanto esposto prima, tale festa viene chiamata anche "a’ festa d'u d'auru" (la festa dell'alloro), oppure "a’ festa di cudduredde" (la festa dei piccoli pani a forma di ciambella); la "premiazione degli stendardi" chiude questa caratteristica festa, tra la grandissima gioia di tutti coloro che vi hanno partecipato.
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Festa dell'Alloro 2015 Forza d'Agrò
Forza D'Agrò (Me) - La tradizionale "Festa dell'Alloro"
La festa dell'alloro di Ferza d'Agrò
FORZA D'AGRO' - Festa dell'Alloro - 28 Marzo 2016
Festa dell'alloro e della cuddura a Forza D'Agrò
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The Sonoran Desert as currently defined covers approximately 100,000 square miles (260,000 sq. km.) and includes most of the southern half of Arizona, southeastern California, most of the Baja California peninsula, the islands of the Gulf of California, and much of the state of Sonora, Mexico. It is lush in comparison to most other deserts. Two visually dominant life forms of plants distinguish the Sonoran Desert from the other North American deserts: legume trees and columnar cacti. It also supports many other life forms encompassing a rich spectrum of some 2,000 species of plants.
The amount and seasonality of rainfall are defining characteristics of the Sonoran Desert. Much of the area has a biseasonal rainfall pattern, though even during the rainy seasons most days are sunny. From December to March frontal storms from North Pacific Ocean occasionally bring widespread, gentle rain to the northwestern areas. From July to mid-September, the summer monsoon brings surges of wet tropical air and frequent but localized violent thunderstorms.
The Sonoran Desert prominently differs from the other three North American Deserts in having mild winters; most of the area rarely experiences frost. About half of the biota is tropical in origin, with life cycles attuned to the brief summer rainy season. The winter rains, when ample, produce huge populations of annuals (which comprise half of the species in our flora).
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.
Castoff yard sale doll appears lost in despair as it contemplates an uncertain future. In my mind it's a poor bride living out its final days, still dressed in the tattered remnants of the happiest day of its life. All of that a distant memory in a world that left it behind. My memory often fails, but is still able to spin fanciful backstories for inanimate objects. Abandoned dolls fascinate me, both visually, but also in terms of the sadness that is often conveyed in their facial expressions. Could simply be the circumstances in which I find them, or the camera angles, or the sense of abject loneliness and neglect they engender. I'm sure this was once some little girl's pride and joy. Then she grew up and herself became a bride. The doll was left behind along with the girl's childhood. And now years later it surfaces before my lens for one final moment in the light.
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.
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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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.
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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