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Captured - Mdina (Handheld almost pitch dark). I think that the slight blur on the person adds interest to the overall impact & dynamic of the image. Thank you for your time to view.
Captured earlier this week in a chapel at Mdina. I was actually testing the IBIS capabilities of this machine and considering (a) it's a handheld shot (b) the coffee I drink (c) kept the ISO at 200; I was pretty surprised at the result achieved by both machine & lens. Furthermore, the interior of this chapel was in reality quite close to pitch darkness.
Thank you for your time to view.
Wish you all a splendid weekend.
The sun worshippers all lined up to enjoy the show. As I told you, there are more tourists in the evening than in the morning. But the Salar is big and you can get away from them.
Cathedral Rock is probably the most photographed point in Sedona, Arizona.
On the evening I had to take pictures of this formation, the lighting and clouds were a challenge, and as often is the case, I was telling myself I wasn't going to see much in terms of good light. Of course, the other folks around me were listening to the guy with the tripod and DSLRs, and all left before the colors were fantastic (a bit before this panorama).
I will try to keep my inner voice on the inside more often. And, if you are listening to a guy with a bunch of camera equipment muttering to himself, it's probably best not to listen and act, until he leaves.
After stumbling across this beautiful old church and finding no information about it in Trove, The National Library Australia.
I found the information below thanks to Flickr member, John Jennings
www.flickr.com/photos/124930081@N08/
who had photographed it 4 years ago.
Wesleyan Methodist Church, Wattle Flat Road, Sandergrove, South Australia
The church was built in 1867 for George Tucker, an early pastoralist of the area.
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A spicier moonlit demon
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British Museum London
Cypriot worshipper
450-425 BC
Dali, Sanctuary of Apollo-Reshef
This man wears an elaborate wreath indicating he is a worshipper. The statue is typical of Cypriot art of this period, combining Greek and Persian dress and hair within the local tradition of carving limestone votive images. This statue was dedicated at an important sanctuary in the City of Idalion (modern Dali). The local god worshipped here was later identified with Greek Apollo and his Phoenician equivalent Reshef. Frequently depicted wearing a lion Skin and brandishing a Club, he protected humans against the forces of nature.
The colossal size and high quality of the Carving show this man had great wealth and social status. He was probably a member of the ruling dynasty, perhaps the king himself. As chief worshipper in his realm, he may also have served as the high priest. The sanctuary was one of the major cult places of the Greek-speaking kingdom of Idalion. After Idalion was conquered by its Phoenician neighbour Kition (modern Larnaka) around 450 BC, its new rulers respected the great shrine and made dedications there, including this statue.
The father and the son
The rath Yatra chariot is intricately designed and decorated, with multiple tiers and ornate carvings. It is painted in a golden hue, adding to its grandeur.
Surrounding the chariot, there are makeshift structures, likely part of a fair or festival setup, with people and vendors visible in the background. The environment is an open ground, in a urban area, with tents and temporary stalls.
The Chariots of Rath Yatra:
The festival features massive, intricately decorated chariots (rathas) that carry the deities of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra.
The chariots are typically constructed anew each year, and their design is highly symbolic and ornate.
The Procession:
During Rath Yatra, the deities are brought out from their temple (usually the Jagannath Temple in Puri) and placed in the chariots.
Devotees pull the chariots through the streets, a ritual believed to bring blessings and good fortune.
The procession involves music, chanting, and a large number of participants, creating a vibrant and devotional atmosphere.
Cultural Significance:
Rath Yatra is more than a religious event; it is a cultural spectacle that attracts pilgrims and tourists from around the world.
The festival symbolizes the journey of the divine siblings from their temple to their aunt's home (the Gundicha Temple in Puri), and back after a few days.
Local Variations:
While Puri’s Rath Yatra is the most famous, similar chariot festivals are held in other parts of India, each with its unique local customs and traditions.
This was amazing to capture this Eagle simply soaking up the sun on a cold but sunny November 27th Morning. This pose was held for more than 30 minutes.
I attended a light show by Lux Muralis in Winchester Cathedral. The theme was Remembrance. It was very moving. Of course nearly everyone had a phone out. I was just struck by the contrast of modern technology against a backdrop celebrating self sacrifice not selfies in a Medieval setting. By the way I did not use my smartphone on this occasion.
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A man can no more diminish God's glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word, 'darkness' on the walls of his cell.
C. S. Lewis
An IR shot taken when I went to capture the lifeboat house at Lizard Point in Cornwall and chanced upon this beautiful church.