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15d

riding bikes every day until I can’t for some reason, day 1780

#Cycling #BikeTO #Photography #BikeTooter #BikeStreak

Photo of a black specialized diverge gravel bike standing next to a large sculpture of a raccoon. The raccoon sculpture is made of metal and plexiglass so it reflects the light on this sunny day. The sky above is Blue with a wisp of clouds.

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39d

Been out for our walk.
This is not a fancy bench, but wow, the view.

#cornwall #coastpath #photography

A seascape of blue ocean, slightly greying cumulus above, and headlands with green vegetation on the cliffs and fields on top stretching off on the right hand side, with the foreground showing a simple weathered and low backless bench nearest the camera, which is angled towards sitting and taking in the view beyond.

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To boldly smurf where no Smurf has gone before…

#ThrowBackThursday #Miniatures #Smurf #Photography

A close-up, shallow depth of field photograph featuring a small, white and blue figurine of an astronaut smurf standing in the foreground. The astronaut figure has a clear, round helmet over its head, and its arms are outstretched. The background is significantly out of focus, showing a blurred outdoor landscape.

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39d

Pictures taken this week near Peter Tavy coombe, #Dartmoor , #Devon #photography #mosstodon

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20d

#PhotoOfTheDay
Sunrise reflection of Mount Shuksan in Picture Lake.

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https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/sunrise-reflection-of-mount-shuksan-in-the-tranquil-picture-lake-wa-ez-lorenz.html

#Washington #PNW #Mountains #Reflection #Nature #Symmetry #Photography #ArtForSale #ArtPrints #WallArt #Prints #HomeDecor #Lifestyle #GreetingCards #Gifts #Giftideas #FediGiftShop #FediArt #MastoArt

The majestic snow-capped Mount Shuksan is beautifully reflected in the tranquil Picture Lake in Washington state, surrounded by lush green evergreens at the water's edge.
The serene scene captures the clear blue sky just after sunrise, highlighting the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest landscape.

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39d

A Cedar Waxwing tossing a mulberry up to reposition it in its beak so it can swallow it more easily.

#photography #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #masswildlife #norfolk #massachusetts #wildmassachusetts #naturalmassachusetts #massachusettswildlife

A photograph of a Cedar Waxwing perched on a berry-covered branch of a mulberry tree, against a blue sky. It has tossed a single mulberry up and has its beak open to catch it so it can swallow it.

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去而復歸兮！
Gone awhile—now I'm back, ah!
離れていたが、ああ、またここに！
Fortgegangen, doch zurückgekehrt!
賒(Xa)耒(rồi)𦓡(mà)—𣇞(giờ)𩂠(đây)徠(lại)𧗱(về)㗒(ơi)！
Уезжал—и вот вернулся, о!
暫時(잠시)떠났는데—啊(아), 다시 此地(차지)야!
དུས་ཡུན་འགའ་ཕྱིན་པ—ད་དུང་འདིར་ཡོད་དགའ་༎

📍北京理工大學附屬中學
📍High School Affiliated to BIT

#photography #photograph #photo #school #highschool #china #beijing #peking #chinese #撮影 #写真 #中国 #北京 #中学生 #中國 #中學 #攝影 #fotografie #foto #Oberschule #schule #學校 #学校での様子を晒せ #trungquoc #trườnghọc #ảnh #anh #фотография #фото #китай #школа #пекин #베이징 #중국 #사진 #학교 #고등학교

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38d

This red-bellied #woodpecker is a frequent morning visitor to our backyard.

#MondaysAreForTheBirds #birds #photography #birdphotography #backyardbirds #nature

Color photo of a red-bellied woodpecker with a red head and black and white speckled back clinging to the trunk of a pine tree with its head turned back to look at the camera.

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40d

Across The Bay

https://justin-farrimond.pixels.com/featured/across-the-bay-justin-farrimond.html

This stretch of water has a beautiful name, the Sound of Iona. A mile wide channel between the isles of Mull and Iona. Taken with a toy camera this shot has the look of a cheap 70's postcard. Splendid.

#PhotoOfTheDay #Photography #Art #Travel #InteriorDesign #ArtPrint #MediumFormat #BelieveInFilm #InnerHebrides #Scotland #FilmPhotography #Seascape

Colour photograph showing a stretch of water between two islands.

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17d

第33回奄美シーカヤックマラソンIN加計呂麻大会お疲れさまでした✨️

#第33回奄美シーカヤックマラソンin加計呂麻大会 #奄美シーカヤックマラソンin加計呂麻大会 #大島海峡 #oshimastrait #加計呂麻 #kakeroma #加計呂麻島 #kakeromajima #kakeromaisland #瀬戸内町 #setouchitown #奄美 #amami #奄美大島 #amamiisland #奄美群島 #amamiislands #シーカヤック #seakayak #マラソン #marathon #photography

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38d

This red-winged blackbird has opinions, and he's coming over to share them with you.

June 15, 2025. Kensington Metropark. Milford, Michigan.

#bird #birds #blackbird #blackbirds #nature #NaturePhotography #Photography #michigan #summer #BirdsOfMastodon

Photograph of a jaunty red-winged blackbird walking towards the photographer on a sandy path with grass behind it.

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15d

The famous quotes from The Biography of Guo Tuo-tuo, the Tree Planter (種樹郭橐駝傳):

Quotes on Tree-Planting Experience

"橐駝非能使木壽且孳也，能順木之天，以致其性焉爾。"

- Translation: Tuo-tuo isn't able to make trees live long and flourish; he simply follows their natural tendencies, allowing their inherent nature to fully develop.
- Explanation: This reveals that the fundamental key to successful tree planting lies in following natural laws.

"其本欲舒，其培欲平，其土欲故，其築欲密。"

- Translation: Its roots should be spread out, the soil around its base should be level, the earth should be its original soil, and the tamping should be firm.
- Explanation: This summarizes the specific essentials of tree planting, emphasizing adherence to the trees' growth habits.

"其蒔也若子，其置也若棄。"

- Translation: When planting, treat it like a child; once planted, leave it as if abandoned.
- Explanation: This explains the wisdom of appropriate care and letting go, avoiding excessive interference.

Quotes Criticizing Improper Tree-Planting Methods

"雖曰愛之，其實害之；雖曰憂之，其實讎之。"

- Translation: Although they say they love it, they are actually harming it; although they say they worry about it, they are actually its enemy.
- Explanation: This points out that excessive care can be counterproductive, drawing a parallel to inappropriate methods of education and management.

Quotes Extended to Governance

"見長人者好煩其令，若甚憐焉，而卒以禍。"

- Translation: Seeing those in power who love to issue numerous commands, as if showing great compassion, but ultimately bringing disaster.
- Explanation: This critiques officials who issue tedious and disruptive policies, causing harm to the people, echoing the principles of tree planting.

"傳其事以爲官戒也。"

- Translation: I record this matter as a warning for officials.
- Explanation: This clarifies the purpose of the essay, emphasizing the use of the tree-planting wisdom to caution those in power.

#essay #article #literature #chinese #ancient #translate #english #englishtranslation #quotation #quotes #quote #photo #photography

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37d

Alice Austen’s body of work is considered among the earliest and most prolific by a female photographer.

Now recognized for her significant contributions to the canon of American photography and her heretofore ignored yet influential role in LGBTQ+ history, the pioneering photographer's archive returns to her ancestral home in New York.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/06/alice-austen-photographs-repatriated/

#history #photography #identity #lgbtq #nyc #portraits

a black-and-white photo from the late 19th century of four women, turned to each other in twos and embracing

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38d

#mavic4pro 望遠カメラテスト

#mavic4pro512gb #djimavic4pro #空撮 #aerial #航空映像 #aerialvideography #sunsetphotography #ドローン #drone #videography #photography

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14d

Just hanging around

#Smurf #Urban #Photography

A Smurf plush toy surrounded by other stuffed animals, at a carnival or fair, with a Ferris wheel and a bright blue sky with clouds in the background.

The central focus is a large, light blue Smurf plush, easily identifiable by its white conical hat and friendly expression with wide black eyes. Above the plush toys, a significant portion of a Ferris wheel is visible against a vibrant blue sky with scattered white clouds, reinforcing the carnival setting.

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127d

Between 1966 and 1970, a San Francisco-area photographer captured thousands of images documenting civil rights demonstrations, protests against the Vietnam War, Grateful Dead concerts in Golden Gate Park, and so much more.

The problem, though, is that no one knows who the photographer is.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/03/who-shot-me-speaklocal/

#photography #sanfrancisco #streetphotography #candid #anonymous #history

a man holds up his arms in a v with his back facing the camera, while people gather in the street in front of him

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a group of men in black berets stand together

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people at an outdoor gathering. several have blue or green body paint and glittery eyeshadow

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9d

After a great week off, it's funny to see where Moxxi wants to go and what's on top of her priority list when she's back home.

#Dogs #DogsOfMastodon #Corgi #CorgisOfMastodon #Mastodogs #DogsOfFediverse #FediDogs #PetsOfMastodon #Photography #Tuesdog #DogsOfPixelfed

Moxxi the corgi is relaxing on some wooden stairs outside. The wood has been replaced in some parts, with the reddish color contrasting with the grey hue of the weathered wood. She's laying down with her head resting on the upper step, looking to the left of the photo.

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Morning sunshine reaching the forest floor.
#Photography

The image features a close-up view of a lush green plant with fern-like leaves, set against a predominantly black and white background.
The plant is vibrant and appears to be in a natural, possibly forested environment. The leaves are bright green, with a glossy texture, and are arranged in a pinnate pattern, typical of ferns.

The lighting highlights the plant, making it stand out against the darker, muted background.
The contrast between the vivid green of the plant and the grayscale surroundings emphasizes the plant's details and textures.

The overall composition focuses on the plant, drawing attention to its intricate leaf structure and the interplay of light and shadow.

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"Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence." - Henry David Thoreau

#photography
#digicam
#ClassicMono
#EastCoastKin

Photo Info - https://flic.kr/p/2rboEus

A lone dirt path winds past a leaning tree and through lush grasses, evoking solitude. This monochrome image highlights the beauty and tranquility of nature, providing feelings of peace and introspection.

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Every 4th of July, I'm the event photographer for celebrations in Monterey, CA where I work promoting small business. Nicknamed locally as the "Language Capital of the World" its remarkable diversity is always on display at its annual 4th of July parade and other celebrations.

Well, that's in a normal year. Unfortunately the mood in Northern California as it has elsewhere in the United States has descended into a pall of fear and anxiety. It was shocking to see the proudly diverse city of Monterey have the whitest and straightest celebration that I never thought I'd see anywhere in my home state much less in my own backyard.

Uh wait... hold on... (Continued)

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#uspol #photography #resist

A woman wearing a large feather headdress dances down the street in costume along with many other costumed dancers. Behind her is a drum band wearing Brazilian colors.

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14d

Black swallowtail in the front #garden.

#butterflies #photography #nature #insects #insectphotography #butterflyphotography

Close up color photo taken from behind of a black swallowtail with closed black wings with blue, yellow, and orange spots.

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36d

"But that's excessive, and too little..." https://www.flickr.com/photos/woolamaloo_gazette/54599045468/in/dateposted/

Norman MacCaig #poetry on a planter, Rose Street

#Edinburgh #Edimbourg #photography #photographie #NormanMacCaig #ScottishLiterature #Art #Sculpture #RoseStreet

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The beautiful wing patterns of a baby barred owl revealed while balancing on a moss covered branch.

Prints&Things:https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/the-balancing-act-of-a-cute-barred-owlet-ez-lorenz.html

#Wildlife #Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #Owl #Nature #Photo #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay #Mosstodon #Forest #ArtForSale #WallArt #Prints #HomeDecor #GreetingCards #Gifts #Giftideas #FediGiftShop #MastoArt #FediArt #PNW #Washington

A Barred owlet balancing on a moss-covered branch in a dense, leafy forest, their wings fully extended as the young chick is testing their new found skills at an Edmonds park in Washington state. Sunlight filters through the canopy, creating a dappled pattern.

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The Brilliance and Privilege of Jane Austen and Julia Margaret Cameron

It is crucial to grapple with the colonial structures that helped sustain the lives and work of the two 19th-century contemporaries, both celebrated as feminist heroines.

By Alexandra M. Thomas

https://hyperallergic.com/1027123/the-brilliance-and-privilege-of-jane-austen-and-julia-margaret-cameron-morgan-library/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Pride%2C%20Prejudice%2C%20and%20Privilege&utm_campaign=D071525

Jane Austen at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/68

#Literature #Photography