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Due to the Donggang Port Bluefin Tuna, which is an internationally famous festival since 2019. The Taiwan Lantern Festival was held in Dapeng Bay, Pingtung County in Southern Taiwan, and the main lantern “Giant Tuna Bringing Wealth” represents the major milestone of reaching its 30th year.
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Last of the EC3 London shots taken in September of 2019.
Did we forget to include enough staff and lifeboats, when we were building the big shiny ships..?
750-835-925
#MacroMonday
#GoldOrSilver
Every piece of gold or silver work gets a hallmark depicting the fineness of the precious metal used, and usually also gets the hallmark of the goldsmith, jeweller or manufacturer. I thought it could be more interesting to highlight those hallmarks instead of the rings themselves. From top to bottom: The gold ring, which belongs to my mother, is 18 karat, or of 750 fineness, in Spain this is known as "El oro de primera ley" (first law of gold). The second ring, a gift from a close friend of mine, is 835 silver, a more rare standard mostly used in Germany after 1884, and also for minting coins in the Latin Monetary Union. The last ring is a silver piece, with a rose tourmaline set in gold, which was a gift from my mother. That ring was made by a good friend of ours who happens to be goldsmith, and you can see his hallmark on the left of the 925 mark. 925 silver is also known as "Sterling silver", an "alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper" to make it harder and more durable, since pure silver is a very soft material. (Sources: Wikipedia)
The focusing was a little tricky here. I first tried a manual stacking of only three images, but that didn't turn out too well. Next I tried an in-camera focus-stacking which didn't work well, either; not surprisingly, I guess, because the difference of each focus point was probably too large. So back to manual stacking, this time I combined six images. Which had to do, because not only was the focus stacking rather tricky, but so was the stacking of the rings. The little "tower" kept collapsing before I was done with most of the stacking attempts, so I decided to go with what I had ;-) Images combined in Photoshop, and processed in ON1 Photo RAW 2020, and in Luminar 4 where I highlighted the details of each hallmark.
A Happy Macro Monday, Everyone, and have a nice and safe week ahead!
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Street photography from Glasgow, Scotland.
Previously unpublished shot from June 2019. Enjoy!
The Château de Pierrefonds is a majestic and beautiful palace which has weathered the whims of kings for hundreds of years and is certain to be a favorite of any Paris visitor.
Original built by Philippe d' Orléans in the 15th century and demolished on the order of Louis XIII in the 17th century. 200 years later Napoleon III ordered that Château de Pierrefonds be rebuilt as an imperial residence. This work was undertaken by one of the greatest designers of the day-Viollet-le-Duc, and it is often cited as his greatest work.
The Château de Pierrefonds features a permanent exhibition of the masterpieces of 19th century ornamentation produced by the Monduit workshops. These expert craftsmen restored a wealth of historical monuments, worked extensively for the Great Exhibitions of 1889 and 1900, and helped to create the Statue of Liberty.
Château de Pierrefonds rises majestically out of the Compiègne forest. It is both imposing and spectacularly beautiful, with particularly lovely grounds. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through these tranquil gardens for free
Jean-Mich' est mort dimanche dernier.
Son corps a été retrouvé dans la Sarthe.
Jean-Mich' faisait partie de ces visages familiers des rues d'Alençon. Depuis sa sortie de prison, il n'avait guère de vie sociale autrement que par le truchement de la rue, qui lui permettait, par la générosité de quelques passants, de manger un minimum ou fumer un cigarillo.
Oh non, Jean-Mich' n'était pas un Saint. Il est même probable que vous-même, qui me lisez, l'auriez regardé de travers en connaissant les rumeurs de Radio-Prison qui circulaient à son sujet.
Et personnellement, ces rumeurs ne m'ont pas mis à l'aise. Du tout.
Cependant, je l'ai vu, au fil des mois. J'ai vu sa santé se dégrader, ses espoirs déçus, sa difficulté au quotidien.
Il était un ex-taulard, il était aussi un laissé pour compte.
Quelle facette de ce personnage garder ?
Voici la seule que je connaisse : celle d'un gars prisonnier dehors après avoir été détenu entre quatre murs.
La rue ne tue pas, pourtant.
La pauvreté, elle, oui.
C'est elle qui assassine les laissés pour compte, en définitive, drapée dans ses oripeaux urbains.
Ce n'est pas une mince affaire de garder une certaine retenue, une distance minimale avec les personnages récurrents qui habitent les rues d'Alençon, quand on est un Foutographe aussi visible que je puis l'être dans ce petit univers alençonnais...
Je m'y suis efforcé, et continuerai à m'y efforcer, car d'autres nouvelles de cet acabit arriveront... Et je n'ai ni le coeur, ni l'envie, ni l'aveuglement nécessaire pour me plonger dans les eaux troubles de la compassion débridée
Je n'avais pas pour but de publier cette image, quand je l'ai prise, il y a quelques semaines.
Mais cela devient aujourd'hui ma "meilleure" image de Jean-Mich' et de ce qu'était sa vie alors que je le croisais presque quotidiennement.
Quand la photo de rue flirte avec le photoreportage...
. . my first image of the new year. 2009 is upon us.
I have once more thoroughly enjoyed Flickr and your pictures all year. I feel my photography continues to improve, thanks to you all for your visits, comments, faves and most of all the inspiration and motivation you provide.
So, here's to a Happy New Year, and all the very best of health, wealth and prosperity to everyone here on Flickr for 2009.
Looking forward to more of your wonderful images.
. . and it's so good to be home to a decent internet connection.
На улице так вкусно пахнет лето… прощаясь с нами ароматом хризантем… И пусть грустится маленьким комочком где-то… Оно лишь в отпуск… Нет! Не насовсем… Витает запах хризантем,
Как будто осени дыханье.
Её полет и ликованье —
Каскад роскошных диадем!
Аккорд божественных цветов
Венчает осени сиянье,
В нём — юности очарованье,
Богатство радужных тонов.
Не страшен самый хмурый дождь,
Когда в саду сезон цветенья
И пламенного вдохновенья
Осенних царственных госпож!
Ни ливень, ни густой туман
Ни утренний мохнатый иней,
Ни бремя тягостных уныний
Не скроют счастья талисман…
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Summer smells so delicious on the street ... says goodbye to us with the scent of chrysanthemums… And let him be sad somewhere in a small lump… It's only on vacation... no! Not for good…The smell of chrysanthemums is hovering,
It's like the breath of autumn.
Her flight and exultation —
A cascade of luxurious tiaras!
A chord of divine colors
Autumn is crowned with radiance,
He has the charm of youth,
A wealth of rainbow tones.
The most gloomy rain is not terrible,
When is the flowering season in the garden
And fiery inspiration
Autumn royal ladies!
No heavy rain, no thick fog
No morning shaggy frost,
No burden of painful despondency
They will not hide the happiness of the mascot…
[...] Nature herself makes the wise man rich [..]
-- Quote by Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC)
Mazzano Romano, Italy (October, 2007)
These guys have different techniques for gathering nectar. Taken on the Yoho Valley Trail in Yoho National Park, BC.
Campiglia marittima, that is of the Maremma (in Latin Maritima), a medieval town considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, was already inhabited in the Etruscan and Roman times due to the wealth of minerals in the area. The first official document mentioning Campiglia dates back to 1004.
It is today considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
Wikipedia states..."Chives, (scientific name...Schoenoprasum), is an edible species of the genus Allium. Its close relatives include the garlic, shallot, leek, scallion, and Chinese onion."
What I know about this beautiful plant is that the bees love to traverse the hills and valleys of this flower. Once the bloom has faded, you'll find tiny black seeds inside the folds of each blossom. What a great way to spread the wealth. Life is wonderful that way!
I'd give all wealth that years have piled,
The slow result of Life's decay,
To be once more a little child
For one bright summer day.
~Lewis Carroll,
Did you know Lewis Carroll was also a photographer?
Stay close. Wait for the trickle-down effect. You know that there is a very good reason, they say, that governments should help the rich to get richer even easier and much faster. Yes, it is the trickle-down effect. One day, eventually that is, some of the new wealth will trickle down into my watering can and make me rich too. I live in hope. And I am staying ever so close to my watering can. Helios 44M-7 manual lens at F2, one LED lamp.
Stay close. Wait for the trickle-down effect. You know that there is a very good reason, they say, that governments should help the rich to get richer even easier and much faster. Yes, it is the trickle-down effect. One day, eventually that is, some of the new wealth will trickle down into my watering can and make me rich too. I live in hope. And I am staying ever so close to my watering can. Helios 44M-7 manual lens at F2, contre-jour, reflector.
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Wealth is power. With wealth many things are possible.
George Clason
Power is not all bad, if wielded properly, you can change the world for the better. It gets a bad name from those who abuse it.
For those who may think power is bad, remember the power of Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Princess Diana, and others who sought to bring positive changes to the world.
This is called 'The Fountain Of Wealth'. When I was setting up for this shot, there were suddenly 15 kids jumping between the lit waterjets. Inside I was yelling, nooooo, please, it's not the moment. I had to take about 20 pics to blend the different parts together. It has been a hell of a job, removing the kids and matching the shifting colors of the jets.
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Wishing you health, wealth, and happiness in the New Year.
Cheers to 2025!
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Ferrari 458 Italia photographed July 2010, Montreal. More to come.
Thanks to Joshua McRae for assisting me on this shoot!
Still need to fix the haloing around the House.
Symbol of fertility an wealth.
Wünsche Euch für das neue Jahr alles, was der Granatapfel symbolisiert.
Philae is an island in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, Egypt. Philae was originally located near the expansive First Cataract of the Nile in Upper Egypt and was the site of an Egyptian temple complex. This complex and the surrounding area have been variously flooded since the initial construction of the Aswan Low Dam in 1902. The temple complex was dismantled and moved as part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project
Since Philae was said to be one of the burying-places of Osiris, it was held in high reverence both by the Egyptians to the north and the Nubians to the south. The islands of Philae were also the centres of commerce between Meroë and Memphis.
The most conspicuous feature of both islands was their architectural wealth. Monuments of various eras, extending from the Pharaohs to the Caesars, occupy nearly their whole area. The principal structures, however, lay at the south end of the smaller island. The most ancient was a temple for Isis, built in the reign of Nectanebo I during 380-362 BC.
The most conspicuous feature of both islands was their architectural wealth. Monuments of various eras, extending from the Pharaohs to the Caesars, occupy nearly their whole area. The principal structures, however, lay at the south end of the smaller island. The most ancient was a temple for Isis, built during 380-362 BC, which was approached from the river through a double colonnade. For the most part, the other ruins date from the Ptolemaic Kingdom.
"He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature." - Socrates
Snoqualmie Pass, WA
A much-restored Tudor House that dates back to 1556. It was was built for John Fetherston, a prosperous Warwickshire farmer. The tall Tudor chimneys remain, although the half-timbered structure has gradually been filled in with brick and rendered over. The adjacent brick stable-block was added by a later member of the family in the 1670s.
The Fetherston family eventually died out in the late 19th century, and the house passed through a number of hands, being allowed to deteriorate further before being bought by industrialist, Alfred Ash, in 1904. He was a second generation industrialist and confirmed suburban dweller, bought at auction the Packwood estate of approximately 134 acres.
It's a Grade I listed building, has a wealth of tapestries and fine furniture.
I thoroughly recommend a visit if you get the chance.
Owned by the National Trust since 1941, the house is a Grade I listed building. It has a wealth of tapestries and fine furniture, and is known for the garden of yews.
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Public Domain. Additional source description and credit info from the Library of Congress:
TITLE: The war of wealth
CALL NUMBER: POS - TH - 1895 .W37, no. 1 (C size) [P&P]
REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZC4-591 (color film copy transparency)
LC-USZ6-380 (b&w film copy neg.)
RIGHTS INFORMATION: No known restrictions on publication.
MEDIUM: 1 print (poster) : lithograph, color ; 77 x 102 cm.
CREATED/PUBLISHED: Cin'ti ; N.Y. : Strobridge Lith. Co., c1895.
CREATOR:
Strobridge & Co. Lith.
RELATED NAMES:
Litt, Jacob.
Dazey, Charles Turner, 1855-1938.
NOTES:
Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cin'ti. -- N.Y."
Jacob Litt, proprietor.
By C.T. Dazey, author of In old Kentucky.
Caption: The run on the bank : a crisis in the affairs of the great financial institution. The most animated and realistic scene ever shown on the stage.
N.Y. 6312.
SUBJECTS:
Business panics.
Banks.
Crowds.
Melodramas.
FORMAT:
Theatrical posters American.
Lithographs Color.
PART OF: Theatrical Poster Collection (Library of Congress)
REPOSITORY: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA
DIGITAL ID: (digital file from intermediary roll copy film) var 0760 hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/var.0760
CONTROL #: var1994000815/PP