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A photograph of the stone sculpture 'The Kiss of Judas' by Josep Maria Subirachs, on the Passion Façade of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain. The sculpture depicts Jesus and Judas in a moment of betrayal, with a famous magic square in the background whose numbers always add up to 33.

park gull

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she’s no larus
no fierce heavy-bodied seaside gull
guarding the water feature
entry to the gaudy park
a garden-variety pigeon really
but reliant on other animals
to bring her occasional breadcrumbs
a tourist kleptoparasite
a little bit gully then
after all 

 

park guell, barcelona

the angular view

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A close-up photograph of the gnarled and twisted branches of a Mediterranean Hackberry tree in Barcelona, Spain. The branches form a beautiful and intricate 'angular view' that is the subject of the post's title. The image captures the tree's unique, sculptural form against a blue sky.

urgull cristo

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the battlements counter 
enemies from all quarters
as we do these days
the glow of past years ending

jesus at the peak
though seems still
to cast a shield
of communal serenity

till up close and personal
one sees the antenna 
exclusive telegraph to god?
or lightning rod? 

A photograph of the iconic bronze statue of Christo de la Mota on Mount Urgull in San Sebastian, Spain. The statue is shown from below, with its outstretched arms and the silhouette of a radio antenna on its back, against a bright, cloudy sky. The image captures a famous city landmark and its unique, modern addition.

 

late afternoon early evening

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in metro manila it helps
to travel with law professors
their graduates in a police escort
part the jeepney waves
such that our arrival 
for the obligatory 
post-conference campus tour
early
catches the academy unready
the Oblation
still under renovation

A photograph of the Rizal Monument in Manila's Rizal Park, a memorial dedicated to the Philippine national hero, Dr. José Rizal. The monument features a bronze statue of Rizal on a granite pedestal. In this photograph, the statue is surrounded by scaffolding, likely for the cleaning of the statue.

 

 

dawn on namatjira drive

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A wide-angle landscape photograph of the Larapinta Range against a dramatic and cloudy sunrise sky. The sky is filled with streaks of gold and blue, with ominous clouds gathering overhead. The image was taken from Namatjira Drive. 

namatjira drove himself to death
from regret and blame
from painting trees as trees
and dawns as dawns
from drinking in spirits that others
could not hold down

whitebird

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does he resent
how songs are mostly sung
for blackbirds 
in the dead of night?
A vertical photograph of a seemingly solitary, mostly leafless tree with intricate branches extending upwards against a clear blue sky. Upon closer inspection, a small, white bird is perched delicately on one of the upper branches. The ground features dry, golden grasses and low vegetation. The image, taken in bright daylight, offers a visual counterpoint to the poem's themes of blackbirds and night, and the presence of the small "whitebird" becomes a key element.

 

uncommon times series no. 5 — ochre pits leaching after noon

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A photograph of the Ochre Pits in Australia, featuring a detailed view of a layered cliff face. The rock is a tapestry of vibrant, naturally occurring ochre, with prominent bands of yellow, deep orange, and earthy red. Vertical streaks of color run down the face, suggesting the 'leaching' process mentioned in the title. The top of the formation is capped with a few small trees and dry grasses, all set against a clear, brilliant blue sky. The afternoon light sharply defines the rich textures and colors of the mineral deposits.

uncommon times series no. 4 — serpentine gorge under noon flare

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A photograph taken within Serpentine Gorge under bright noon sunlight. Towering, reddish rock faces form the steep sides of the gorge, partially shaded in areas. A mature gum tree with a light-colored trunk and dense green foliage dominates the foreground, reaching upwards towards the strong sunlight that flares around its higher branches. The sky visible above is a clear, bright blue. The perspective is looking up through the trees within the narrow gorge, emphasizing the height and enclosed nature of the location and the intensity of the midday sun.

uncommon times series no. 3 — east of the finke late morning

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A wide panoramic photograph taken in the late morning light, showcasing the landscape east of the Finke River in Australia. The scene features a gentle valley with low-lying vegetation and scattered trees in the midground. On either side, undulating hills or low ranges rise, displaying a mix of earthy red rock faces and dry, golden grasses. The sky above is a clear, pale blue. A small body of still water reflects the landscape in the foreground, and a dirt track winds through the scene. The overall impression is of a vast, arid, and peaceful outback environment under the soft light of late morning.