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Elegant Nudibranch

Sp.: Nembrotha chamberlaini

Location : Nalusuan Island, Cebu

Philippines

Photo by: Maricris Legaspi

Dive with: E & Z Diving Center

• Camera: Olympus TG6

• Strobe: Inon Z240

• Light: BigBlue VL3100

• Settings: F/18 1/100, ESP -2 ISO 100

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In 1971, The Doors released L.A. Woman, their sixth studio album and the last album Morrison recorded with the band. The album returned to a rawer, blues-inspired sound, with songs like “Riders on the Storm,” “Love Her Madly,” and the title track, “L.A. Woman.” Morrison’s vocals on the album were powerful and emotive, showcasing his growth as an artist and his connection to the darker side of life in Los Angeles.

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“Riders on the Storm,” with its haunting lyrics and atmospheric sound, became one of The Doors’ most celebrated songs, capturing the sense of mystery and danger that had come to define Morrison’s persona. “L.A. Woman” was another standout track, blending rock and blues with Morrison’s introspective lyrics. The album was a commercial success, reaching No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and solidifying The Doors’ place in rock history.

For Jim Morrison, L.A. Woman was a reflective and mature work that captured his final days as a musician. The album’s success and critical acclaim cemented his legacy, and its songs continue to be celebrated as some of the band’s best. L.A. Woman remains a powerful testament to Morrison’s artistry and his lasting impact on rock music.

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Love this book. I have lost count of how many times I have read it since I was a little boy. It's one of the greatest 'heroes journey' narratives of all time. 💕

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20 POWERFUL PARADOXES OF LIFE

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Pizza🍕

That's really beautiful 😍

Here are some tips:

When taking photos of things with a shiny surface, here are some photography tips to consider:

1. Avoid direct flash: Direct flash can create harsh, unnatural highlights and reflections that can ruin your shot. Instead, use diffused or indirect light sources to soften the light and reduce glare.

2. Use polarizing filters: Polarizing filters can help reduce reflections and glare on shiny surfaces. They work by selectively blocking light waves that are parallel to the surface, which can help to minimize reflections and enhance colors.

3. Position your subject: Experiment with different angles and positions to find the one that minimizes reflections. Shooting from above or below the subject can help to avoid direct reflection of the light source.

4. Use a reflector: A reflector can help to bounce light onto the shiny surface, reducing harsh shadows and creating a more even, natural-looking illumination.

5. Control the angle: Adjust the angle of your camera and the subject to avoid direct reflection of the light source. Shooting at a 45-degree angle or slightly above the subject can help to minimize reflections.

6. Shoot during the golden hour: The golden hour, just after sunrise or before sunset, can provide soft, warm light that is less likely to create harsh reflections on shiny surfaces.

7. Experiment with exposure: You may need to adjust your exposure settings to account for the shiny surface, which can create high contrast between bright highlights and dark shadows. Use spot metering and adjust your exposure compensation to balance the light.

8. Use a tripod: A tripod can help to stabilize your camera and reduce camera shake, which is especially important when shooting with slow shutter speeds or using long lenses.

9. Consider post-processing: In post-processing, you can use editing software to reduce reflections, enhance colors, and adjust contrast and brightness to achieve the desired look.

"Hey yooo hundsum man.".

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You will have to beat the lady-boys off with a stick 😂

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Today, in the morning, at the market getting some fresh produce. I always keep it local as much as possible.

Support your local producers.

Pura Vida 🏝️

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GM. Have a 🧡 day. Sawadee krap 🙏

The link works fine...took me straight there 👍. Will check it out today. 🙏. 🧡

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Tarragona amphitheater, Spain.

It was built in the 2nd century AD and could house up to 15,000 spectators, and measured 130 by 102 m

The Roman Amphitheatre of Tarraco is a Roman amphitheatre in the Roman colonia of Tarraco –present-day Tarragona, Spain–, capital of the Roman province of Hispania Tarraconensis.

It was built in the 2nd century AD near the local forum. It measured 130 by 102 metres (427 ft × 335 ft), and it could house up to 15,000 spectators. It was used for gladiatorial fights and combats between beasts or men and beasts.

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Hermes Trismegistus

"As Above, So Below

As Within, So Without

As the Universe, So the Soul"

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"The quote "As above, so below; as within, so without; as the universe, so the soul" expresses the idea of interconnectedness and correspondence between different levels of existence. It suggests that what happens in the higher realms is reflected in the lower realms, and our internal reality mirrors our external circumstances."

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"Hermes Trismegistus is a legendary Hellenistic period figure that originated as a syncretic combination of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth. He is the purported author of the Hermetica, a widely diverse series of ancient and medieval pseudepigraphica that lay the basis of various philosophical systems known as Hermeticism." (Wikipedia)

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"what is the source of Hermes' writing: "As Above, So Below As Within, So Without As the Universe, So the Soul"

The phrase "As Above, So Below; As Within, So Without; As the Universe, So the Soul" is attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, a legendary Hellenistic figure who is often associated with the Hermetic tradition. This quote is derived from the Emerald Tablet, a foundational text in Hermeticism. The Emerald Tablet is a short, cryptic text that has been interpreted and expanded upon by various scholars and mystics over the centuries.

The specific phrase "As Above, So Below" is a popular modern paraphrase of the second verse of the Emerald Tablet, which emphasizes the correspondence between the macrocosm (the universe) and the microcosm (the individual). This principle suggests that the patterns and laws governing the cosmos are reflected in the human experience and vice versa."

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"Lord of the Flies" by William Golding is a novel about a group of boys stranded on an uninhabited island after a plane crash.

As they try to establish order and survive, their society gradually descends into chaos and violence.

The story explores themes of human nature, civilization, and the inherent capacity for evil within individuals.

The boys' struggle for power and the consequences of unchecked savagery are central to the narrative.

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Celestial Dancer (Devata) statue, dating back mid-11th century, excavated from Central India, Madhya Pradesh origin. This beautiful ancient artefact is preserved in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York. The dancer is reflecting dance positions described in the Nāṭyaśāstra.

The Nāṭyaśāstra (Science of Drama) is the earliest and most authoritative Indian text on the performing arts. Written in Sanskrit, mainly in epic ślokas with some prose fragments, it is dated by scholars from the 5th century BC to the 7th–8th century AD.

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I always buy local honey when I can get it. Sometimes get the honey from the local indigenous people that harvest the bees in the forest here on the island (Philippines).

If lucky we can sometimes get the honeycomb. Pura Vida 🏝️

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Check out the impressive New Bridge, a true architectural gem that juts majestically across the impressive El Tajo gorge in Ronda, Spain.

Completed in 1793, this iconic bridge elegantly combines the historic charm of the old city with the vibrant energy of the new.

Rising 120 metres (390 feet) above the waters of the Guadalevin River, it offers impressive views that leave visitors in awe.

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Looks like someone is contemplating the meaning of life there.

Maybe thinking about Bitcoin and freedom money? 😉.

Awesome dog and views.

Enjoy 🧡

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The Library of Alexandria, founded in the 3rd century BCE in the ancient Egyptian city of Alexandria, was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. It was a center of learning and scholarship, attracting scholars from various cultures and backgrounds.

The library was part of the larger research institution called the Museum of Alexandria, where scholars conducted research, wrote, and taught.

The library aimed to collect all the world's knowledge and housed hundreds of thousands of scrolls. Its collection included works on philosophy, science, literature, and more. The Library of Alexandria symbolized the pursuit of knowledge and intellectual growth, influencing countless scholars and thinkers throughout history.

Despite its eventual destruction, likely due to a series of events including fires and wars, the legacy of the Library of Alexandria endures. It remains a powerful symbol of the importance of preserving and sharing knowledge. Today, it inspires modern libraries and institutions dedicated to learning and intellectual exchange.

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Iron Butterfly - In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida

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An Ode to Iron Butterfly In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida

It was the year 1968 when the air first vibrated with the psychedelic resonance of Iron Butterfly’s “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida.” The song, like a mischievous specter, danced into the world, leaving footprints on the sands of time, staining the very fabric of the musical cosmos.

The introduction, a pulsating siren call, invites us into a world that exists only in the realm of sound. The bass guitar uncoils like a serpent, slithering through the musical undergrowth. Its timbre is deep, dark, and hypnotic—a velvet whisper in the ear of the universe.

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Setenil de las Bodegas is a municipality in the province of Cádiz , Andalusia , Spain .

Its urban layout is declared a Historic Site , the centre of which is embedded in the gorge formed by the Trejo River as it passes through the city.

It is part of the route of the white villages , and is connected to the Bobadilla-Algeciras railway line via the Setenil station .

It is located at an altitude of 640 metres and is 157 kilometres from the provincial capital, Cádiz .

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