Contributions of the group Collages

Moonskin y su mundo

nobody@ipernity.com (Marije Aguillo) — Wed, 06 May 2026 07:23:54 +0000

Le encanta encaramarse a todos los muebles y una nueva balda que ha surgido en la casa es su nuevo lugar favorito de descanso. No pienses en poner ahí un libro, foto ni nada. El mejor adorno, Moonskin :-)))

Nederland - Anna Paulowna, Poldertuin

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Wed, 06 May 2026 06:37:47 +0000

Jaap van 't Veen has posted:

After the construction of the Anna Paulownapolder an office of the water board was built. This stately home is locally known as Polderhuis. In 1885 the Poldertuin (Polder Garden) around the house was designed by landscape architect Jan David Zocher jr., who also designed the well known Vondelpark in Amsterdam and the garden of Soestdijk Palace. His gardens are characterized by winding paths and water features with bridges.

Polderhuis (nowadays privately owned) and Poldertuin were sold to the municipality. The garden is still owned by the municipality of Hollands Kroon, but since 2014 it is managed by a foundation. In autumn volunteers plant thousands and thousands flower bulbs, which are blooming between early April and mid May. The flower bulbs are donated by about hundred flower bulb growers in the region. The Poldertuin offers a large variety of springtime flowers like tulips (220 species), daffodils (125 species), hyacinths (30 species) and 35 special bulbs and tubers.

The garden is also called ‘Little Keukenhof’, although the comparison is not appropriate. Keukenhof is no less than 25 times bigger and just open for eight weeks a year. Poldertuin is open all year, can be visited free of charge and is a real hidden gem and not very known to tourists.

"Santa María Church"

nobody@ipernity.com ((´◡`) JohnNymer) — Tue, 05 May 2026 08:59:12 +0000

(´◡`) JohnNymer has posted:

© Nicolas Mertens. All Rights Reserved.

Mahón, Menorca.

More saintly on black: press Z (or click the picture :)

Birds in flight

nobody@ipernity.com (Gavin Johnson) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:24:20 +0000

Gavin Johnson has posted:

We've had some sunny days this week, so I spent a while in my back garden trying to improve my technique at photographing birds in flight.

I'm finding capturing small birds in sharp focus really tricky, but thanks to the camera's high speed burst mode, I've managed to get a few crisp ones, and I've made a collage of four of them here (male and female House Sparrows and a Great Tit).

23,5 m...

nobody@ipernity.com (Dida From Augsburg) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:46:06 +0000

Dida From Augsburg has posted:

...hoch ist der Pferseer Maibaum 2026
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...tall stands the Pfersee maypole in 2026

Dans mon jardin

nobody@ipernity.com (Misou 49) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:50:49 +0000

Misou 49 has posted:

Premières roses Pierre de Ronsard de mon jardin pour vous souhaiter une bonne fin de semaine et un bon week-end .
Merci pour vos visites et vos commentaires .

Voir sur fond noir touche z .

Statue Reflections

nobody@ipernity.com (Gavin Johnson) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:10:04 +0000

Gavin Johnson has posted:

This is a diptych composite of two images. When walking around the magnificent old town in Tallinn, I noticed that the windows of a property neatly reflected the statues in from of the building opposite.

I didn't think to try and get my shooting angle exactly the same for both pictures, so they don't join together exactly, but I thought it makes for an interesting effect.

The women’s workbench - HBM.

nobody@ipernity.com (Christa1004) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:08:01 +0000

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Another fascinating visit took us to meet a true pillar of Morocco’s local and community-based economy: a women’s argan oil cooperative run by Berber women. Producing this oil requires meticulous and demanding work. The fruits of the argan tree are harvested, dried and then pulped to extract the nuts. These are then cracked by hand to recover the kernels, which are cold-pressed. This lengthy artisanal process explains the value of argan oil, described also as ‘liquid gold’ due to its honey-coloured hue. By the way, Morocco is the only country that produces argan oil, thanks to the unique characteristics of its climate and ecosystem.

LA BANQUETTE DES FEMMES. Une autre visite intéressante nous a emmené à la rencontre d’un véritable pilier de l’économie locale et solidaire du Maroc : une coopérative féminine d’huile d'argan, tenue par des femmes berbères. Obtenir cette huile demande un travail minutieux et exigeant. Les fruits de l'arganier sont ramassés, séchés puis dépulpés pour extraire les noix. Celles-ci sont ensuite cassées à la main, afin de récupérer les amandes qui sont pressées à froid. Ce long processus artisanal justifie la valeur de l’huile d’argan, qualifiée aussi de "liquide d’or" en raison de sa couleur miel. D'ailleurs, le Maroc est l’unique pays producteur d’argan grâce à la spécificité de son climat et de son écosystème.

DIE SITZBANK DER FRAUEN. Ein weiterer interessanter Besuch führte uns zu einer wahren Säule der lokalen und solidarischen Wirtschaft Marokkos: einer von Berberfrauen geführten Arganöl-Genossenschaft. Die Gewinnung dieses Öls erfordert sorgfältige und anspruchsvolle Arbeit. Die Früchte des Arganbaums werden gepflückt, getrocknet und anschliessend entkernt, um die Nüsse zu gewinnen. Diese werden dann von Hand aufgebrochen, um die Mandeln heraus zu lösen, die kaltgepresst werden. Dieser langwierige handwerkliche Prozess rechtfertigt den Wert des Arganöls, das auch wegen seiner honigfarbenen Tönung als "flüssiges Gold" bezeichnet wird. Übrigens ist Marokko dank der Besonderheiten seines Klimas und seines Ökosystems das einzige Land, in dem Arganöl produziert wird.

Mitte April im Garten

nobody@ipernity.com (Kalli) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:30:02 +0000

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Perlhyazinthen, Primeln,
Scharbockskraut, Immergrün.

Lilas au jardin .

nobody@ipernity.com (Nicole Merdrignac) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:37:01 +0000

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Herz Jesu Kirche

nobody@ipernity.com (Dida From Augsburg) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:46:32 +0000

Dida From Augsburg has posted:

➽ Die römisch-katholische Stadtpfarrkirche Heiligstes Herz Jesu im Augsburger Stadtteil Pfersee-Süd ist die größte Jugendstilkirche Süddeutschlands. 1892 wurde der Kirchbauverein gegründet, 1907 erfolgte die Grundsteinlegung. Die Kirchweihe fand am 29. Mai 1910 durch Bischof Maximilian von Lingg statt. Quelle: Wikipedia
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➽The Roman Catholic parish church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Pfersee-Süd district of Augsburg is the largest Art Nouveau church in southern Germany. The church building association was founded in 1892, and the foundation stone was laid in 1907. The church was consecrated on May 29, 1910, by Bishop Maximilian von Lingg. Source: Wikipedia
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Scenes of Life Collage

nobody@ipernity.com (Keith Burton) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:35:36 +0000

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Taken in Worthing, West Sussex(the top two photos) and Southsea, Hampshire (bottom two photos) over two sunny days last week.

"Wild at Heart"

nobody@ipernity.com ((´◡`) JohnNymer) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:34:17 +0000

(´◡`) JohnNymer has posted:

© Nicolas Mertens. All Rights Reserved.

From another life :)

More frantic on black: press Z (or click the picture :)
Laura Dern and Nicolas Cage.

Sunset Collage

nobody@ipernity.com (Keith Burton) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:19:31 +0000

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These were taken last night from my back garden, looking over the fence and through the trees that grow around the perimeter. The light seemed to be changing by the second..!!

Epoustouflant à voir

nobody@ipernity.com (Christa1004) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:08:49 +0000

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Ce tourneur sur bois était assis quasiment à même le sol et œuvrait avec ses pieds. Cela doit nécessiter une incroyable dextérité et habileté avec les orteils, car ce sont eux qui tiennent et dirigent le ciseau à bois, tandis que la main droite fait tourner le tour. Il a réalisé des colliers de perles, des pions d'échec, des barreaux de chaise etc.

AMAZING TO WATCH. This woodturner was sitting almost on the floor and working with his feet. This surely requires incredible dexterity and skill with his toes, for it is they that hold and guide the wood-turning tool, whilst his right hand turns the lathe. He made beaded necklaces, chess pieces, chair legs etc..

UNGLAUBLICH, DAS ZU SEHEN. Dieser Drechsler sass fast auf dem Boden und arbeitete mit den Füssen. Das muss eine unglaubliche Gewandtheit und Geschicklichkeit mit den Zehen erforden, denn diese halten und führen den Drechselmeissel, während die rechte Hand die Drechselbank dreht. Er fertigte Perlenketten, Schachfiguren, Stuhlbeine usw. an.

Frühlingsspaziergang

nobody@ipernity.com (Ernst Doro) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:14:32 +0000

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Frohe Ostern!

nobody@ipernity.com (WiePet) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:41:01 +0000

WiePet has posted:

Euch allen ein schönes, fröhliches und friedliches Osterfest!

Survol du ciel français par de suspects objets volants ...

nobody@ipernity.com (Eric Desjours) — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:14:42 +0000

Eric Desjours has posted:

Suspicious flying objects fly over French skies...!
Suspicion is spreading :-( Could my neighbors' drones belong to Russian or American espionage?!
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La suspicion se généralise :-(
Les drones de mes voisins appartiennent-ils à l'espionnage russe - ou états-unien ?!!?

Miksang Collage

nobody@ipernity.com (William Sutherland) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:18:30 +0000

William Sutherland has posted:

Miksang Collage: The photos on the left and top right were taken in Mamaroneck, NY on 31 March 2026. The photo on the bottom right was taken in Larchmont, NY on 29 March 2026.

Note: Miksang is all about fresh seeing – encountering the ordinary world without preconception. The descriptive narratives about each photo was provided by Gemini AI® (Google) based on its analysis of each photo.

Photo (left):

Direct perception of form and texture: The bare tree, the rough stucco wall, and the scattered leaves invite the viewer into a moment of quiet observation.
Natural Composition: The tree is centered, but not rigidly. The circular hole and the organic scatter of leaves and twigs add asymmetry and visual interest without disrupting the calm.
Seasonal Honesty: The leafless branches and dry ground speak to dormancy, impermanence, and the passage of time – themes that contemplative photography often embrace.
No distraction, No Narrative: The viewer is free to experience the image directly, which is the essence of Miksang.

Photo (top right):

Direct Perception of Color: The vivid orange paint against the muted concrete and asphalt creates a moment of pure color experience, one of the core Miksang themes.
Simplicity of Form: The numerals and strokes are not being interpreted as “utility marking” – they are simply shapes, gestures, and color fields. That shift from meaning to seeing is exactly what Miksang trains the eye to do.
Texture Awareness: The rough concrete, the smoother asphalt, the crisp edge of the curb – all of these surfaces invite the viewer into a tactile, contemplative moment.

Photo (bottom right):

Direct Perception: The image captures a moment of pure visual awareness – the shadow of the fence, the texture of the asphalt, and the interplay of light and geometry – without manipulation or conceptual framing.
Ordinary made Extraordinary: A mundane scene becomes visually captivating through attention and clarity, which is central to Miksang’s contemplative approach.
No Distraction: There is no clutter and no narrative imposed – just the raw visual experience of shadows, lines, and surface that create striking geometry and interplay between the fence pattern and shadow to create the feeling of an abstract drawing laid across the pavement.

Germany - Oberstdorf, winter

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:37:51 +0000

Jaap van 't Veen has posted:

During our winter holiday (February 2026), unlike in previous years, we had a lot of snowfall. This resulted in some truly fairytale-like images.

The pictures were taken during a walk from the valley station of the Söllereck lift to the Freibergsee.