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Crown Jewel ~ inspired by the Taj Mahal, which is often referred to as / ‘Poetry in Stone’ The History of Lost Love / Shah Jahan of the Mogul dynasty was yet to accede the throne when he heard about the unsurpassed beauty of Mumtaz. He took Mumtaz as his third wife in 1612. For the next 18 years Shah Jahan and Mumtaz were inseparable. Shah Jahan took his wife along on every journey and war campaign. Over the years Mumtaz came to be his best friend, his critic and a canny political adviser. Mumtaz was expecting their 14th child when Shah Jahan embarked on a campaign against the Lodhi Empire in 1631. In the heat of the Indian summer, the army traveled to the Deccans. Mumtaz, who had accompanied the emperor, went through a rigorous childbirth. She died in Burhanpur. On her deathbed, she asked her husband to promise her that he would build a monument to their love. Legend has it that he locked himself in his room for eight days without food after Mumtaz passed away. After burying Mumtaz temporarily in Burhanpur, Shah Jahan went about constructing the Taj Mahal in right earnest. He summoned the best architects and artisans from far away lands like Multan, Kannauj, Lahore, Iraq and Persia. He arranged for the best marble from all around. It took 22 years, 22,000 people, 400 elephants and 32 million rupees to build the Taj Mahal. The result: an awe-inspiring structure, which is one of the most globally recognized symbols of grace and beauty. The Magnificent Monument / Built on a raised, square platform it is as tall as a 20-storey building. You enter through an imposing gateway. The complex consists of an elaborate garden set in the typical charbagh style, a mosque, a guesthouse and several other charming buildings. The mausoleum itself stands at the farthest end of the complex, right along the Yamuna River. The signature central dome (58 ft in diameter and 213 ft high) is truly magnificent and is echoed in the smaller domed chambers on all sides. The four slender minarets that rise from the corners of the mausoleum complete the picture of symmetry. The undisputed majesty and beauty is further reflected in the exquisite artistry created by inspired artisans from Baghdad, Shiraz and Bukhara. Exquisite floral patterns and calligraphy on both the exterior and interior were inlaid with precious stones such as jasper and agate. Quotations from the Koran were etched into stone archways; a pinnacle was set on the central dome; and thus came to life the most splendid resting place a lover could ever hope to find on this planet! By Ravi Kunjithai / Beautiful intricate abstract design bursting forth in hues of light blue and gray, yellow / orange, and even a hint of rose, all interspersed with lovely metalic golds. All artwork is © Rhonda L. Hall, All Rights Reserved. You may not use, replicate, manipulate, redistribute, or modify this image without my express consent.
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Original Photo © jwarburton 07. Post work in PSP. Someone mentioned on another site that she remembers being asked a test question in grammar school, “does the Statue Of Liberty really have sandals on her feet?” Yes, she has sandals on her feet, she’s moving forward with one foot lifted. She has the mark of the early Romans (toes) still visible in many people today – second toe is longer than big toe and little toe is “hammered”. :) “Is the Statue of Liberty in New York or New Jersey?” The statue is part of New York Harbor and sits in Liberty State Park which is in Jersey City, New Jersey. The statue is actually in New Jersey. New York Harbor includes the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the first stop for all immigrants (1892 – 1954) who arrived in New York by boat. Featured on Home Page December 08 Featured in: Spring & Summer In The North-East USA
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The day summer arrived and it got stinking hot. This shot was taken at 5am and not a cloud in sight. The days temperature climbed up to 40.2°C in Brisbane. Summer is over is just over a week. This morning was certainly what I would expect in winter, crisp, vibrant and cloudless. Keep it coming…love it
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easily one of the grandest and most ornate asylums ever built, / algonquin river state hospital was a cause of great local controversy during construction / due to running far over budget. the extravagance is evident in the beautiful masonry, / the ornamental woodwork, the stained glass windows with their decorative yet functional iron grating. / olmsted, the man who designed central park, laid out the grounds and the span of the wings / is half a mile, if you walked end to end. / to do so now is impossible. / in an ironic twist, the much-contested (and extremely expensive) yellow pine floors / fared far less impressively over time than those made of other, cheaper materials. / the epic scale of the structural collapse, combined with a devastating fire last summer, / make algonquin river state hospital quite possibly the most deadly building in existence. / floors like the one shown here / give way into gaping abysses, punji pits full of sharp, splintered boards / fanning out from the basement like jagged teeth in the ever-hungry mouth of death itself. / to take this photo i had to make it from the crumbling doorway on the left / onto the sagging mess in the extreme foreground. the floor shifted beneath my feet / and my added weight sent dust and debris cascading ominously into oblivion below. / it was quite possibly the most frightening moment of my life, second only to the one / where i had to get back into the doorway with no real solid ground to support me as i inched closer. / i may not be terribly afraid of death. i may even frequently wish for it. / i am, however, afraid of being paralyzed, of falling onto a rotted shard of floorboard and / laying impaled and broken for hours, with no real help available. i am not too proud / to admit that i wanted nothing more than to stay in the relative safety of the door frame, / or that i am glad that i will never again have to make the nerve-wracking leap of faith / back to the only exit. / that being said, i would do it again if i had to. there is no better example than algonquin / that all things fall apart, and i feel a certain kinship with it. we are both collapsing inside, / and it is an odd thing to see before your very eyes what you imagine / your own heart looks like. / very odd indeed. / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-- photo taken at algonquin river state hospital. all rights reserved. / more of my work is available on abandonedamerica.org
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American bald eagle, St. Louis Zoo.
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if one cares at all for the truth, it is important / to periodically step back and look at what defines / the world around us, and by extension, ourselves. / in algonquin river state hospital’s case, it is defined by / its grand ambitions and idealistic foundation / and now, by the collapse of these noble ambitions. / it is a place haunted by the scores of tragedies that litter its past, / by its inability to integrate into the world around it, / and its inevitable decline into obsolescence and disrepair - / much like me. / if i were to be honest, i don’t want to see it demolished, / but i don’t want to see it restored either. / it is what it is because of these things, / and its status as some behemoth / enshrouded in its own obscurity and decay makes it / larger than life, legendary even. / to tear it down to make some development or store / seems so pedestrian, insultingly dull, in much the same way as / trying to undo all of the damage wrought upon it, / cleaning it and sterilizing it and packaging it for the masses / ultimately belittles what it truly is. you may look at it / and wince at the sheer scale of the calamity it has become, / but no matter what you think it has finally revealed its true nature, / and has become something far more intricate and ornate / than our ordinary world, / with its gray cubicles and prefabricated sentiments, allows. / to see algonquin river state hospital, you have to actively seek it, / much like you are making a pilgrimage to some hallowed site / that is a shrine to all that fails, all hopes that are smashed by time. / to change it, to ‘save’ it, ultimately destroys it anyway. / and so too, i suppose there is something necessary about / my own longing to leave this world. if i were not consumed by my / relentless desire for my own destruction, why would i seek such things? / sometimes it is the very things that eat us apart, / that ultimately kill us, even, that are our own defining characteristics. / i have no delusions about my own greatness, or lack thereof, but nevertheless / if edgar allen poe wouldn’t have followed a trajectory that left him / dead in some back street’s gutter, if van gogh hadn’t followed a path / of loneliness so severe that it drove him mad - / would we ever know of their works? would they even have accomplished any? / i postulate that dissatisfaction is the mother of creation. / without it we have no incentive to create or to change, as / contentment is suspicious of change, lest it throw off comfortable equilibrium. / and so i suppose my own defining characteristics are a necessary evil. / were i to be happy, were i not to suffer, / this work that i do that defines me, that is paradoxically one of my only joys / would likely cease to be as well. / i don’t want to be a walmart, a business park, a playground. / when i am gone, let it be left to those few who care / to wonder at what drove me to do what i do, and / what frightening and magnificent things i saw in places like this. / i have chosen this path and where it will lead me, all in the hope that / it will entertain, edify, and maybe even enlighten / those of you gracious enough to join me and peer into my life through / the small window of my camera’s lens. / this is my downward spiral in all its splendor, friends. / enjoy. / -—-—-—-—-—-——- / photo taken at algonquin river state hospital. / more of my work is online at www.abandonedamerica.org
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Moods of Mallabula Series / Best Viewed Large At low tide the Tilligerry foreshore is a wonderful place to explore, with it’s broad sand flats, rock platforms and pools. At high tide on a hot day, it’s a cooling spot for a swim; the best place to take dip is under one of the many Tea Trees which overhang the water along the boardwalk between Mallabula and Tanilba Bay. This area forms part of the Tilligerry Habitat Reserve, a tranquil 9 hectare, wheelchair friendly reserve through which winds paths and boardwalks; along the foreshore and through a swamp mahogany forest inhabited by ferns, wild orchids, frogs and Koala’s.
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Parody beer logo for Barack Obama
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I’ll try something new for me, with my work. I call “STATE of MIND serie” Your opinion is very important. This new serie will have the size of your views. Thank you. Farol da Barra / Ílhavo / Aveiro Foto original e edição de Carlos Teófilo VISIT MY SITE HERE I can be reached by email at: / carlos.teofilo@sapo.pt /
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High on windswept ridges in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest in eastern California’s White Mountains live the planet’s oldest known living organisms – the ancient Bristlecone Pines (Pinus longaeva). Some of these trees were already growing when the Egyptians built the pyramids over 4000 years ago. The oldest known Bristlecone Pine is “Methuselah”. This gnarled and twisted tree is about 4,800 years old – and still able to reproduce. But only a few bristlecones have been able to grow to such incredibly old ages, survived ultraviolet rays, extreme cold, wind, and aridity in this harsh environment between the Eastern Sierra Nevada and Death Valley in an elevation between 10,000 and 11,000 feet (3,048 and 3,354 meters) above sea level. These old trees, the oldest living things on earth, 2800 years older than Christ, are now strictly protected by law and guarded carefully. “Thank you for being a friend” Card / Laminated Print / Please note: RedBubble automatically re-sharpens and adds contrast to uploaded images for web display. That’s why some originally properly exposed, sharp thumbnails and large previews appear too harsh and too sharp. / Printed Photographs are properly exposed and sharpened!
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The Presidential Seal of the United States of America in a shiny gold chrome format with the American flag, in honor of the historic win by Barack Obama.
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Another shot of the Bay Bridge over looking San Francisco. Also if you look on the bridge you can see a police vehicle swerving across lanes to slow traffic.
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Looking south from Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia we see the Olympic Mountain Range in Washington State, USA. The lighthouse in the distance is at Fort Rodd Hill. / Taken 03 07 09. Canon 50D / Canon 70-200mm f/4.0 L / HDR & PSCS3 FEATURED in JPG CastOffs (03 07 09) / FEATURED in SEA (03 08 09) / FEATURED in Going Coastal (03 08 09) / FEATURED in Friends of Bangor and North Down Camera Club, Northern Ireland (03 17 09) / PLACED IN TOP TEN, You’re Accepted – Looks Like a Postcard, May 2009
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One of the reasons I love Redbubble so much, is the inspiration that other artists give me. Some time ago my australian mate Michael Bermingham posted Old Yanchep Inn which to me is a timeless classic. Then Shelly Hiebert posted Sacred which is just a fantastic image. I always wanted to get a shot similar to both of those and digging through my archives back to 2007, I came across this image I took with my Nikon D50 in the Madison State Capitol building. A little HDR processing, converted to B&W, little noise reduction applied, some Dodge & Burn (which Kimberly Palmer first introduced me to) and this is what I came up with. Please also look at Michael’s and Shelly’s image, as well as Kimberly’s work.
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CENTRAL PARK / Photo best viewed large. / / CENTRAL PARK in Ashland, Kentucky on a very foggy, misty morning, March 17, 2009. / / “CENTRAL PARK” made the “TOP TEN CHALLENGE” of MIST AND FOG / and was “FEATURED” in the group:MADE BY NATURE / / / / / / “CENTRAL PARK” was “FEATURED” in the group:LIVE AND LET LIVE / / / / “CENTRAL PARK” was “FEATURED” in the group:#1 ARTISTS OF RED BUBBLE / / / / “CENTRAL PARK” was “FEATURED” in the group THE SCAVENGER HUNT / / / / Ashland, Kentucky, located in the NE part of the bluegrass state, boasts a 47-acre (190,000 m2) beautiful wooded park! CENTRAL PARK was founded in 1854, with playgrounds and other amusements. In the spring of 1995, the pond was excavated, and later filled with water by September. / The original water lilies that were planned in 1937 had come back in full bloom. Several fountains were added in the center of the park, and numerous fish species were added. / CENTRAL PARK today features an ice skating area, three separate children playgrounds, several baseball diamonds, a volleyball court and a traditional bandstand. / CENTRAL PARK also hosts an annual, holiday light show, the WINTER WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS travel from all around the world to see thousands of Christmas lights of spectacular displays! Santa’s train offers rides around the park, and carriage rides are also available during the Christmas season. / Filled with striking, lush greenery, spectacular flowers, and towering trees, CENTRAL PARK is a “must-see” for anyone visiting Ashland, Ky! / / CENTRAL PARK’S “WINTER WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS” can be viewed at ASHLAND, KENTUCKY’S WINTER WONDERLAND FESTIVAL / For more information on “CENTRAL PARK” go to:THE VISITOR /
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Lake Falls in Matthiessen State Park is possibly the most magical, spiritual waterfall I have ever photographed. It is special and always blesses me with a wonderful spiritual feel to it. It inspires me to be religous in some way that I cannot explain. / The whirlpool is like God. He has no beginning and no end. Camera: Canon 5D / Lens: Canon 24-70mm L / Filter: Heliopan thin circular polarizer
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One of my favorite Rock songs of all time RIDERS ON THE STORM by the DOORS,its errie melody and lyrics still hold me in a trance when I hear it. This is my visual interpretation of the song. The tarot card THE CHARIOT, the Chariot reflects power of our unconscious needs and the importance of knowing how to direct them in a purposeful and powerful way. Ultimately this card is asking to take up the reins and understand what is driving us. / I used some original photos, clip art and stock photos to create it. Riders on the storm / Riders on the storm / Into this house were born / Into this world were thrown / Like a dog without a bone / An actor out on loan / Riders on the storm Theres a killer on the road / His brain is squirmin like a toad / Take a long holiday / Let your children play / If ya give this man a ride / Sweet memory will die / Killer on the road, yeah Girl ya gotta love your man / Girl ya gotta love your man / Take him by the hand / Make him understand / The world on you depends / Our life will never end / Gotta love your man, yeah
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Featured in the group Put Out! or Get Out!!! September 2009.
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Latvia / capture from helicopter CLICK FOR VIEW
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Allaire State Park in Howell, New Jersey during the Autumn season. Nikon D80 w/24-120mm VR Featured in New Jersey Scenery – September 9, 2009 / Featured in New Jersey – What’s Your Exit? – September 23, 2009 4th Place in the challenge “October Avatar Theme Fall Artwork” in Live and Let Live – September 30, 2009 / 4th Place in the challenge “Fall Colors are Captures” in #1 ARTISTS OF REDBUBBLE – October 4, 2009 / 9th Place in the challenge “The Colors of Fall” in Mood & Ambience – Strictly Photos – October 17, 2009
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This is an HDR image (+/-3 EV) taken with a Nikon D200. F22 / Processed in Photomatix Pro and edited in Photoshop CS4. It is best viewed larger. I shot the image for the challenge that Richard and Irene have set in the B/W group.’England as Seen in B/W. But as always, I have not yet found the courage to loose the beautiful colours. But I am so pleased that we made the effort to go. It is a stunning location, with its Enchanted Forest and wonderful gardens. Groomsbridge Place is the fictional home of the Bennet family in the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice. It is a moated manor house, near Tunbridge Wells in Kent. The house, built in 1662, is also featured as ‘Birlstone Manor’ in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes mystery The Valley of Fear. Groombridge was also the estate seen in Peter Greenaway’s elegant 1982 mystery The Draughtsman’s Contract.
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Eastern State Penitentiary / Philadelphia, PA / November 2009 “I know how men in exile feed on dreams of hope.” – Aeschylus American Bus Stop is a series that focuses on situations worth stopping to view—to notice—to examine. In this fifth work I focus on prisons. Featured in the Group: Friends of Bangor and North Down Camera Club, Northern Ireland / Featured in the Group: LEFT WING VALUES AND POSITIVE GLOBAL AWARENESS / Featured in the Group: This is Relevant / Featured in the Group: Inspired Art! / Featured in the Group: Imaginative Realism / Featured in the Group: Irish Eyes / Featured in the Group: The Art of Intrigue Companion Work: /
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