greybeard

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on boxing day
early snow
dusts lake biwa
frosts domes
trims sideburns
with wisdom

A photograph of a forested hill near Lake Biwa in Japan, lightly covered with an early snowfall. The dusting of snow frosts the branches of the bare trees on the lower slopes and covers the evergreens higher up. The overcast sky and the snow give the hill a frosted, "greybeard" appearance, which is visually referenced by the post's title.

lightbox

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A photograph of a traditional Japanese temple building with a tiered roof, captured in the warm light of late afternoon. A strong, striped pattern of sunlight is cast on the paved path in the foreground, creating a striking "lightbox" effect.

overhang

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A close-up photograph of a porous, cloudy white ice formation hanging from the dark, angled edge of a roof overhang. A single, distinct drop of water is captured at the moment of dripping from the tip of the ice, which is the central focus of the image. The background is a blurry, out-of-focus winter scene.

Swirlwind

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A dramatic sky filled with swirling, textured clouds under a bright blue expanse. The cloud formation appears to be a localized storm or weather event, contrasting with the typically clear or softly clouded skies often associated with the region. Below the intense sky, a flat landscape with some distant trees and possibly buildings is visible along the horizon line, emphasizing the powerful and unusual cloud formation above.

the officious bystander test

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A photograph of the sculpture titled "Baby Bringer" by artist Donna Dodson, standing on a grassy hill in the Verbier 3D Sculpture Park in the Swiss Alps. The sculpture is a figurative representation of a white, stork-headed goddess of motherhood, pregnant and celebrating fertility. The piece stands upright on a perch overlooking the valley, with a steep, green mountain range visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Ski Stop

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in summer
to come upon attelas
from fontanet to la tzoumaz
is very walking dead

could that be the whisper
of souls unsettled
or just the complaint and creak
of resting pylons

 

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Lunch Setting

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The Coastal Tranche (No. 5) — terrine

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A top-down, close-up photograph of a translucent, gelatinous marine creature, likely a jellyfish, lying on the wet sand. The creature's body is clear with reddish internal matter, and its appearance directly resembles a type of food dish known as a terrine. The image's title, 'terrine,' and its visual metaphor serve as a memorable conclusion to the 'Coastal Tranche' series from the Cape to Cape Walk.

    

The Coastal Tranche (No. 4) — sauna

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A wide-angle landscape photograph of a beach and coastline under a bright, cloudy sky. A fine mist, which appears to be rising from the ocean's surface and the shoreline, creates a hazy atmosphere. This visual effect, which gives the impression of steam in a sauna, directly reflects the post's title and continues the theme of the 'Coastal Tranche' series.

The Coastal Tranche (No. 3) — bruise

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A wide-angle, horizontal photograph of ocean waves with a moody, bruised blue, purple, and gray color palette, rolling into the shoreline under a cloudy sky. The dark, somber tones of the water reflect the post's title, 'bruise,' and serve as a continuation of the 'Coastal Tranche' series from the Cape to Cape Walk.