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29,2 m

nobody@ipernity.com (Boarischa Krautmo) — Fri, 01 May 2026 20:10:59 +0000

Leider gibts nicht mehr Bilder vom Aufrichten - hatte keine Hand frei....

Noch'n komischer Vogel

nobody@ipernity.com (Boarischa Krautmo) — Sat, 09 May 2026 19:56:58 +0000

Hat jemand eine idee, was der kleine sein könnte? Vergrößern geht nicht mehr, das ist schon ein crop.

statt Musik was zu lesen

Way of Tea 茶道

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:43:25 +0000

m̌ ḫ has posted:

Chinese tea ceremony, as evoked by this stage performance, is less a fixed “ritual code” than a theatrical distillation of values that evolved around gongfu cha in South China from the late Ming, and especially the Qing, period. At its core lies the idea that tea reveals character: historically, southern literati used meticulous brewing and tasting sessions to judge not only the leaves but also a host’s refinement, self‑control, and sensitivity to timing, temperature, and social nuance.

Modern tea‑art performances (茶艺表演) turn this ethos into choreography, with schools systematising gestures, cup arrangements, and even hand positions to visually embody harmony, respect, purity, and tranquillity in a way an audience can read at a glance. The music, costume, and stylised slowness are less survivals of a single dynasty than contemporary inventions that compress centuries of practice into a few minutes on stage, making the “Way of Tea” intelligible to tourists, students, and urban Chinese who seldom drink tea this way at home.

In doing so, this performative branch has helped propel gongfu cha into the realm of “intangible cultural heritage” and onto the global stage, turning what began as a regional oolong‑brewing method into a widely recognised emblem of Chinese elegance, often contrasted with the more codified, Zen‑inflected Japanese tea ceremony.

Namibia

nobody@ipernity.com (jowe_fotokiwi) — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:19:17 +0000

jowe_fotokiwi has posted:

Evening atmosphere around the campfire
with Connie
2019

notre fidèle compagnon ....

nobody@ipernity.com (Dominique 60) — Sun, 03 May 2026 17:49:53 +0000

Dominique 60 has posted:

MOON rise.

nobody@ipernity.com (Steve Paxton) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:57:42 +0000

Steve Paxton has posted:

You can pick the fact the moon is about to rise the colour in the sky give's it away. Just below left hand end you can see the moon starting to rise the other bright light is made up of town ship and far right mining night lights.1:30am ish in the morning.

Pip is a very different area but same park

D810 6400ISO 13sec
Samyang 14mm F2.4 @ 2.8

Owl Ornament

nobody@ipernity.com (Keith Burton) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:36:44 +0000

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Another charity shop find, which I thought was nice enough to photograph on its own.

Natural window light and textured card as a background.

H?

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:27:28 +0000

m̌ ḫ has posted:

While “letter catching” again (as explained here), I accidentally trapped something that wasn’t quite the intended target — this frame. It technically breaks my own rules — the “H” only appears on the sides — so maybe it doesn’t really count. Maybe it’s just a one-step ladder… or something in between. Anyway, at least there’s some nice bubble bokeh to save the day!

Provincetown

nobody@ipernity.com (Deborah Lundbech) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:53:03 +0000

Deborah Lundbech has posted:

Backstreet, 2004.

63/365

Crested caracara

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:27:58 +0000

Esther has posted:

The Parque de la Memoria

AP1101811

Fassadenkunst

nobody@ipernity.com (uwschu) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:52:18 +0000

uwschu has posted:

Young Fly Agaric

nobody@ipernity.com (Gavin Johnson) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:36:31 +0000

Gavin Johnson has posted:

A much younger Fly Agaric - in hindsight I should have moved the blades of grass to make a neater shot!

Fortune slips tied to tree branches

nobody@ipernity.com (zumishi) — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:24:37 +0000

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Nikon F100, AF Nikkor 50mm f1.4D, yellow filter, Arista 400 developed in Super Prodol, Epson GT-X830. 1/3200, f/3.5.

Jupiter/ Zeus

nobody@ipernity.com (Adele) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:54:30 +0000

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The Chiaia Metro Station (Line 6) houses a breathtaking modern tribute. It’s a twenty-four-armed sculpture of Jupiter/Zeus, reimagined by Pistoletto and Greenaway. Positioned over the main stairs, the work bridges ancient mythology and modern art within a subterranean space that feels like a descent into the underworld. It is a complete artistic experience that perfectly mirrors the layered history of Naples itself.

Unforgettable face (Explored)

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:36:53 +0000

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Pre-hispanic Mayan art
Museo Popol Vuh
Guatemala City, Guatemala

AP1045278

Tibetan prayer shawls

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:20:15 +0000

Esther has posted:

Tibetan prayer shawls

AChina.07 982

métempsycose : ou, l'âme de la forêt...

nobody@ipernity.com (Christel Ehretsmann) — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 15:07:58 +0000

Christel Ehretsmann has posted:

rencontre insolite

et, en plus grand vous verrez comment la Nature s'empare de lui, insufflant la vie par ses narines et sa bouche entre-ouverte !

"la nuit du chasseur" : encres éclaboussées

nobody@ipernity.com (Christel Ehretsmann) — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:57:58 +0000

Christel Ehretsmann has posted:

prêts à se poser au château de Kientzheim

"les oiseaux , le retour" dit Lory....

Cola Magic

nobody@ipernity.com (m̌ ḫ) — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 14:07:16 +0000

m̌ ḫ has posted:

Engelstrompete im Blumenbeet

nobody@ipernity.com (Heide) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:56:59 +0000

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Die Engelstrompeten (Brugmansia) sind eine Pflanzengattung der Nachtschattengewächse. Ursprünglich in Südamerika verbreitet, wird die Pflanze wegen der auffälligen Blüten inzwischen weltweit kultiviert. Durch den hohen Anteil an Alkaloiden sind alle Pflanzenteile hochgiftig. Der botanische Name der Gattung ehrt den niederländischen Arzt und Botaniker Sebald Justinus Brugmans (1763–1819)
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engelstrompeten