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Re: November 2021
« Reply #90 on: November 11, 2021, 20:21:47 »
Lest we forget.
So very true. Thanks for posting, Ian.

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Re: November 2021
« Reply #91 on: November 11, 2021, 20:22:53 »
Twilight

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Re: November 2021
« Reply #92 on: November 11, 2021, 21:28:44 »
   john 18:38 "what is truth?" Strong question. Strong visual statement.

  I finally had the time to see your image and unravel the rest of the clues. The text is in catalan language and it is a quote of John´s gospel. I agree with the artist choice about the outstanding part of the dialog being in that cuestion.

More Catalan on Sagrada Familia. More Df and 180/4, by the way. Sorry for the poor quality of the shot, the marked shadow at the top could not be avoided, given the blazing sun.

I did not know about the author (Salvador Espriu) before I saw that. Rough translation of the beginning: "Sometimes it is necessary and forced that a man dies for a people, but never should a whole people die for a man. Never forget this, Spain." (Sepharad is a literary synonym for Spain). "Make sure to set up bridges of dialogue, and consider and appreciate the rationales and sayings of your sons" etc.

These words were put on paper when Franco was ruling, and are now on bronze. It is poem #46 from the booklet "the bull's skin" (la pell de brau). No comments, as this is not a philosophy forum. Hope you enjoy that all the same.
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Re: November 2021
« Reply #93 on: November 12, 2021, 00:14:29 »
Beautiful words. I didn't know you speak catalan, your translation is very accurate.


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Re: November 2021
« Reply #94 on: November 12, 2021, 00:24:04 »
Walking around today with the 300mm. Everytime it comes out for a job, stays for a little with me for a spin.

  Sunbathing with dog

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Re: November 2021
« Reply #95 on: November 12, 2021, 00:29:01 »
Ian, nice to see how Canadians mark Rememberance Day.  Thanks for this.

Whilst Australians celebrate Rememberance Day, ANZAC Day (ANZAC = Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) day on the 25th of April is a much bigger deal for them.  Australia (and NZ) celebrate ANZAC Day to commemerate all those who lost their lives in all wars.

Lest we forget.

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Re: November 2021
« Reply #96 on: November 12, 2021, 01:23:11 »
More Catalan on Sagrada Familia. More Df and 180/4, by the way. Sorry for the poor quality of the shot, the marked shadow at the top could not be avoided, given the blazing sun.

I did not know about the author (Salvador Espriu) before I saw that. Rough translation of the beginning: "Sometimes it is necessary and forced that a man dies for a people, but never should a whole people die for a man. Never forget this, Spain." (Sepharad is a literary synonym for Spain). "Make sure to set up bridges of dialogue, and consider and appreciate the rationales and sayings of your sons" etc.

These words were put on paper when Franco was ruling, and are now on bronze. It is poem #46 from the booklet "the bull's skin" (la pell de brau). No comments, as this is not a philosophy forum. Hope you enjoy that all the same.

Thank you for the explanation.  A beautiful poem.
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Re: November 2021
« Reply #97 on: November 12, 2021, 01:24:13 »
Dusk scene with the bullet train and Mt. Fuji.
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Re: November 2021
« Reply #98 on: November 12, 2021, 08:03:40 »
Dusk scene with the bullet train and Mt. Fuji.
Great view and atmosphere, Akira.

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Re: November 2021
« Reply #99 on: November 12, 2021, 08:10:09 »
Electric Scooters are scattered across the city

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Re: November 2021
« Reply #100 on: November 12, 2021, 08:12:14 »
Great view and atmosphere, Akira.

Thank you, John!
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Re: November 2021
« Reply #101 on: November 12, 2021, 09:28:28 »
Dusk scene with the bullet train and Mt. Fuji.

Intense storytelling and cinematic view. Love the integration of the elements.

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Re: November 2021
« Reply #102 on: November 12, 2021, 13:13:51 »
He started a conversation with me as soon as I got into the beach. On my way back home, I asked and he was pleased to be the model. Today I printed it in a A4 size photo paper and he was very pleased with the image. I has been a beautiful morning.

 He asked to be referred to as the "sand sculptor".

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Re: November 2021
« Reply #103 on: November 12, 2021, 15:05:49 »
November friday 13

Aster and Chrysanthemum will flower till the frost will kill them

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Re: November 2021
« Reply #104 on: November 12, 2021, 15:42:52 »
The plants aren't waiting.
While offices are still closed and no one is there to claim a seat in the sun, the vines are operating under their own initiative and occupying their space.