Contributions of the group Showcase Ipernity

Zen Blaster

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:48:15 +0000

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Stanley, there's someone at the door. Could it be the gardeners?
I'll get it Edna. It's not the gardeners.
Then who is it?
Actually, it's the oil company guys. They made me an offer I couldn't refuse.
Offer? What kind of offer?
They want to drill in our back yard.
Drill? You mean, for oil?
Yes, dear. They promised to be very careful. They'll even try not to destroy the Japanese temple. Too much.
Stanley! You turned our garden into an oil field? That's. . . horrible!
But Edna, our mineral rights are worth a fortune! And they'll only be drilling for 9 or 10 years. You'll hardly notice!
Well, if you think it's for the best, Stanley.
Trust me, Edna. It is.
Can I still take my morning dip in the pond?
Of course! I suggest you wear a hazmat suit, though. That oil scum can be tricky to wash off.

A Scene on Brahmaputra

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:47:07 +0000

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This photograph was taken in Guwahati, the capital of Assam, India, on an older iPhone. We were staying with our friends Manna and Yuveka. It had been raining all day, and when the rain eased a little we went out to see the town. Down by the banks of the Brahmaputra – a huge, majestic and muddy river – I took a few shots of the boatmen. I don’t know their stories, unfortunately; I can only guess that these are small transport or fishing canoes. If anyone knows more about life on the river here, I would be very glad to hear their experiences.

FDNY

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:10:09 +0000

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This ain't the place, Louie.
How do you know, boss?
It's a firehouse, that's how.
So? Can't he be in there?
Nah. He ain't no fireman.
What is he?
A rat. A dirty, stinkin' no-good lousy rat, is what he is.
Right. He probably ain't in there, then.
Keep looking. There's a rat's nest around here somewhere.
Right boss.
And wherever it is, you can bet he'll be in it.

OGPU

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:25:21 +0000

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Good morning, comrade. How are things on the collective farm these days?
fine, Arkady. But I received a letter today.
Oh? From who?
Not who. What. The OGPU.
The Joint State Political Directorate?
Da. What could they want from me?
I would have no idea. You did burn all those Beach Boys records, right?
Of course!
That's good. Just pray you're not put in the Green Room.
The what?
I hear only rumors, of course.
What rumors?
Endlessly forced to listen to Lawrence Welk.
oh my god!
Or even The Osmonds.
Can such depravity be real?
Things can't possibly get any worse in this world, I'm sure of it.

Auditorio de Tenerife

nobody@ipernity.com (Heidiho) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:53:53 +0000

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... ist die 2005 eröffnete Kongress- und Konzerthalle von Santa Cruz.

Gut sichtbar, direkt an der Atlantik-Küste neben dem Hafen gelegen (in Sichtweite zum Zentralen Busbahnhof), ist sie mittlerweile zum Wahrzeichen des modernen Santa Cruz geworden.
Architekt Santiago Calatrava hat auch hier bewiesen, dass er ein Meister neo-futuristischer Architektur ist. Für Interessierte finden täglich 1 stündige Führungen durch die Innenräume statt (s. PiPs)

Happy Wednesday Wall !

After the First Snowfall

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:01:07 +0000

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From Dolný Kubín, Veľký Choč looms like a giant pyramid over the Orava valley, Slovakia’s “gateway to the mountains”. This 1,238‑m peak is the highest in the Chočské vrchy and was once a Celtic hillfort; today, its summit cross offers one of the best panoramic views in central Slovakia. From the town, you see its forested slopes and rocky crown rising above red roofs and church spires, with the Orava basin stretching behind. The view is especially dramatic at sunrise, when the mountain glows golden above the misty valley, a favourite shot for photographers and a symbol of Orava’s wild beauty.

Eyes on Tomorrow: Hope Before Change

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 08:47:35 +0000

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This photo was taken in a crowd during a political rally just before Myanmar's landmark 2012 by-elections. The nation's atmosphere was filled with excitement and hope as Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy (NLD) campaigned to enter parliament, marking a pivotal step away from military rule. While only a small fraction of seats were at stake, the relatively open election energized civil society and drew global attention, encouraging some international sanctions to be eased. Yet, despite this progress, the military maintained significant parliamentary power, and genuine democratic reforms remained incomplete. This day reflected both the aspirations and the ongoing challenges of Myanmar's path to democracy.

Lattice fence on the bridge.

nobody@ipernity.com (Peter_Private_Box) — Thu, 31 May 2018 20:50:29 +0000

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Happy Fence Friday!!!

The locomotive is GWR 7800 Class #7812 'Erlestoke Manor'

Prayer Flags

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:43:21 +0000

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Sacred colours wave
On windhorse, dharma travels
Compassion sets free

Full rainbow close to our camping place

nobody@ipernity.com (Wolfgang) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:54:36 +0000

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People say in Mongolia too: At the ends of the rainbow you'll find a treasure full with gold coins, but the only thing we found was cow dung.

Cappadocia’s Multistorey Cave Flats: The Original High-Rises

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Sun, 18 May 2025 16:18:18 +0000

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If you think London’s terraced houses are a squeeze, wait until you see Cappadocia’s answer to the multistorey building. Here, in the honey-coloured tuff of central Turkey, locals have been carving out their own “apartments” for centuries-except instead of bricks and mortar, they used a handy mountain and a bit of determination. The result? Troglodyte towers like the one in your photo: a sort of prehistoric block of flats, minus the dodgy lift and with considerably better insulation.

Each “floor” is a room or two, chiselled straight into the rock, often connected by tunnels and the odd precarious staircase. The windows and doors, neatly squared off, give the whole thing a slightly whimsical, dollhouse look-if your dolls were Byzantine monks or pigeon fanciers. Speaking of pigeons, many of these upper chambers doubled as dovecotes, their little holes painted to attract birds, whose droppings were the original miracle-grow for the region’s vineyards.

Living here meant cool summers, warm winters, and a workout every time you fancied a cup of tea from the neighbours upstairs. In short: Cappadocia, where the real estate market has always been a bit… rocky.

Seville at night

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Thu, 01 May 2025 16:42:03 +0000

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Puente del Cristo de la Expiración

Portrait indien à Ahmadabad

nobody@ipernity.com (Jean-luc Drouin) — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 08:52:06 +0000

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Photo extraite de mon album "Portraits indiens", dont la version originale est en couleur.
Je pense qu'elle illustre parfaitement la nécessité de se rapprocher pour réussir un "portrait de rue".
J'attendais que la circulation se calme pour reprendre mon chemin. L'homme se trouvait devant moi et me tournait la tête. J'ai braqué mon objectif pour cadrer sa nuque. Machinalement, sans avoir vraiment l'intention de faire une photo. Juste pour voir ce que ça donnait. Il s'est retourné et j'ai pris la photo instinctivement. Je ne le regrette pas. Son regard à l'air dur. Mais quand il a réalisé que je venais de le photographier, il m'a fait un petit sourire. J'ai déclenché une seconde fois et lui ai montré le résultat. On s'est quittés avec une bonne poignée de main. La photo où il sourit n'est pas mal, mais je préfère ce regard apparemment dur. Souvent sur les photos posées les gens sourient. Ca change.
Nikon D 300 / 17-55 mm f : 2.8

Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, designed by renowned American architect Louis Kahn

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 22:54:44 +0000

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The Bangladesh Parliament Building rises from the earth like a monument to the spirit of Bangladesh, its geometric forms evoking simplicity and order amidst nature's complexity.

Known as the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, or National Assembly Building, this landmark encapsulates Bangladesh's national identity and democratic values. Originally conceived by the Pakistani government in 1959 and designed by the renowned American architect Louis Kahn in 1962, its construction was interrupted by Bangladesh's 1971 war of independence. Once completed in 1982, the building transcended its initial purpose as a monument, becoming a beacon of democracy.

This architectural gem integrates modernist vision with Bengali vernacular, distinguishing it from other modernist structures. More than a government complex, it poetically conveys the nation's resilience, its design thoughtfully attuned to local contexts and culture. The building's completion marked a pivotal moment, emblematising Bangladesh's transition from Pakistani rule to self-governance.

Another bridge

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 12:11:15 +0000

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Back to my Norway series. :-) We were very impressed by the extensive new infrastructure, such as this bridge in a snowy landscape. HFF and have a great weekend, everyone.

Explored.

Hattenhausen - sunset

nobody@ipernity.com (salfredo) — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 21:04:27 +0000

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Sonnenaufgang am Horn von Ermatingen

nobody@ipernity.com (salfredo) — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:59:36 +0000

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Graf-Lennart-Bernadotte-Allee

nobody@ipernity.com (salfredo) — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 14:10:08 +0000

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Trip to Maisí

nobody@ipernity.com (jowe_fotokiwi) — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 17:54:29 +0000

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Stromproduktion

nobody@ipernity.com (LotharW) — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 14:54:07 +0000

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Dampf der Kühltürme von den Braunkohlekraftwerken RWE Neurath, BoA 2 und 3 und Werk Niederaußem. Frimmersdorf, rechts unten ist bereits stillgelegt