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In "A moment in pictures," the beauty of life is captured in all its forms through Dillon George's exceptional attention to detail and composition. The book is presented in a photo-essay and documentary style, resulting in a true masterpiece of art.

The world's most renowned art forger reveals the secrets behind his decades of painting like the masters--exposing an art world that is far more corrupt than we ever knew while providing an art history lesson wrapped in sex, drugs, and Caravaggio. The art world is a much dirtier, nastier business than you might expect. Tony Tetro, one of the most renowned art forgers in history, will make you question every masterpiece you've ever seen in a museum, gallery, or private collection. Tetro's "Rembrandts," "Caravaggios," "Miros," and hundreds of other works now hang on walls around the globe. In 2019, it was revealed that Prince Charles received into his collection a Picasso, Dali, Monet, and Chagall, insuring them for over 200 million pounds, only to later discover that they're actually "Tetros." And the kicker? In Tony's words: "Even if some tycoon finds out his Rembrandt is a fake, what's he going to do, turn it in? Now his Rembrandt just became motel art. Better to keep quiet and pass it on to the next guy. It's the way things work for guys like me." The Prince Charles scandal is the subject of a forthcoming feature documentary with Academy Award nominee Kief Davidson and coauthor Giampiero Ambrosi, in cooperation with Tetro. Throughout Tetro's career, his inimitable talent has been coupled with a reckless penchant for drugs, fast cars, and sleeping with other con artists. He was busted in 1989 and spent four years in court and one in prison. His voice--rough, wry, deeply authentic--is nothing like the high society he swanned around in, driving his Lamborghini or Ferrari, hobnobbing with aristocrats by day, and diving into debauchery when the lights went out. He's a former furniture store clerk who can walk around in Caravaggio's shoes, become Picasso or Monet, with an encyclopedic understanding of their paint, their canvases, their vision. For years, he hid it all in an unassuming California townhouse with a secret art room behind a full-length mirror. (Press #* on his phone and the mirror pops open.) Pairing up with coauthor Ambrosi, one of the investigative journalists who uncovered the 2019 scandal, Tetro unveils the art world in an epic, alluring, at times unbelievable, but all-true narrative.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Photoshop es un programa muy completo pero a la vez complejo, por eso nada más abrirlo puede llegar a ser abrumador dada la cantidad de Opciones, Herramientas, Paneles y Menús que tiene. No existen trucos ni atajos para aprender a utilizarlo, lo que debe primar es un método de estudio eficiente, que te garantice una correcta formación. El manejo de Photoshop puede aprenderse mucho más fácil, si tienes claro de antemano el motivo para el cual lo utilizarás. En nuestro caso, con este libro, nos enfocamos en el sector de la fotografía y el diseño gráfico. Cómo Revelar, Editar, Retocar y Componer imágenes digitales. El tipo de tratamiento digital que efectúa un ilustrador o un publicista no es el mismo que realiza un diseñador 3D, un editor de video multimedia, o para nuestro caso un fotógrafo. Si eres fotógrafo o diseñador no necesitas conocer funciones y herramientas que generalmente utilizan profesionales en otras carreras, como creativos publicitarios, animadores 3D, webmasters, arquitectos, productores visuales, por citar algunos. Sabiendo esto, el abanico de funciones y herramientas que realmente debes dominar se reduce significativamente. Lo cual no significa que será sencillo, pero nos ayudará para elaborar un plan de estudio inteligente y acelerado. Por ello, nuestro enfoque con esta entrega, estará dirigido a escudriñar ese grupo de funciones y herramientas especializadas que son las más usadas para desarrollar nuestra actividad de Edición fotografía. Esto nos enfocará en lo que nos interesa realmente; repotenciar nuestras imágenes, sacar de ella todo su potencial y ahorrarás mucho tiempo de estudio, alcanzando tus objetivos de manera directa en el menor tiempo posible. Este es propósito de nuestro libro escuela; "Taller de Photoshop" Módulo 1. Actualizado en Photoshop versión 22.0.1 (octubre 2020). Aprender a dominar Adobe Photoshop requiere de una curva de aprendizaje extensa y conviene ir paso a paso para conocer con más detalle sus principales conceptos y herramientas básicas para su correcto manejo. Por ello hemos dividido el libro en 3 módulos. Módulo I: Arquitectura general del programa, Conceptos básicos y cómo manejarnos dentro de la aplicación. Módulo II: Galería de Herramientas, Comandos, Filtros, Capas, Selecciones, Máscaras. Módulo III: Técnicas de Edición, Manipulación y Composición de Imágenes digitales. En esta primera entrega conocerás todo el Entorno de trabajo de la aplicación, su Arquitectura general, conocerás la ubicación y acceso a todas sus Herramientas, cómo gestionar las Opciones de las Herramientas, Barra de Menús, Menús emergentes y todos los Paneles de trabajo y sus características, cómo organizarlos, moverlos y personalizarlos. Aprenderás las diferentes formas de gestionar las imágenes y la gestión del color, estudiaremos los Modos de color en el tratamiento de las imágenes y los formatos de archivo gestionados por Photoshop. También aprenderás a automatizar las tareas creando acciones y conocerás las principales opciones del revelador de raw; Adobe Camera Raw en su nueva versión 13.0.2. En la actualidad Adobe Photoshop forma parte de la suite Adobe Creative Cloud, un conjunto de herramientas de creación y edición de todo tipo de contenido multimedia. Debes tener la licencia del software de Adobe Photoshop y asegurarse de que su equipo reúne las condiciones mínimas de rendimiento para su instalación. Es sin duda, una de las mejores aplicaciones de edición de imágenes profesional que podemos encontrar, aunque todavía hay mucha gente que nunca se ha atrevido a usarlo porque puede parecerle difícil su aprendizaje. Por no hablar de la utilidad que puede tener el conocimiento de esta herramienta a la hora de hacer carrera en alguna profesión digital.

Technically speaking, Pearl diving proved a demanding photography project for me. I have been an amateur diver for many years, so I knew I would be entering an alien world and would have to adapt my way of working accordingly. But during these dives Susanna, the professional diver accompanying me, frequently had to get me to the surface earlier than usual, since my consumption of compressed air increased considerably when taking photos and I, carried away by my work, became less careful in monitoring myself. We spent many days down in the coral deeps: our air consumption was higher owing to the depth, and thus, for technical reasons, we were not able to dive for so long. Our dives generally lasted between 40 and 70 minutes. For the most part we worked with natural light, rarely resorting to using the spotlights we had brought with us. Using only available light, the increased density of the water presented a seemingly insurmountable problem at times, with bits of plankton floating around to make things even more difficult. When photographing in such situations you have no firm foundation and have to take shots floating. This only works if you are in perfect assetto, when your own body floats on the spot, precisely balancing the up and down movement of the water. To achieve this you have to either pump air into the dry suit and its outer pockets, or release air, as appropriate. And of course, steady breathing is a must when diving. Of course I didn't want any air bubbles to get into my shots... and I needed an extremely steady hand to operate the camera on a wide aperture in the watery twilight. But how do you manage all that while floating and breathing? I am still haunted by one particular dive during which a squid, who didn't like the proximity of one of our pearls, disappeared in a cloud of ink - taking the pearl with it!

Abandoned buildings and spaces create a special atmosphere. Some are crumbling relics, ready to be demolished; others are preserved monuments to yesteryear, capturing the best of human innovation in science and design. Each is a ruined beauty. From Roman remains to the engineering ingenuity of Brunel (both father and son) to unkept gardens and urban graffiti, this book captures 111 inspiring images, showcasing the depth of detail that is possible with black and white photography. The images are accompanied by text discussing the historical or societal context, as well as an appreciation of the photographic image. The text and photographs come from Tim Sandle, a science writer and journalist.

End Money Worries! Get Canon Cameras Freelance Photography Jobs Now! Amazing Freelance Photographer JobsStarting a Photography Business with a Commercial Photographer Canon Cameras! Imagine you can have the knowledge you want to start your freelance business and live the Hassle Free All-American Lifestyle of Independence, Prosperity and Peace of Mind. Discover... * Secrets to Making Money Right Now!* How to Get Freelance Work Right Now!* What Other Freelance Services You Can Offer!* The Best Freelance Photography Job Sites!* The Best Photography Websites!* The Best Photography Forums!* The Freelance Top Micro Job Sites!* How to Make an Outstanding Online Profile!* How to Create Your Own Information Products!* How to Never Miss a Great Job Opportunity!and Much Much More! You have the right to restore a culture of the can-do spirit and enjoy the financial security you and your family deserve. People are destroyed for lack of knowledge. For less than the cost of one night at the movies you can get the knowledge you need to start living your business dreams! Don't wait. You'll wait your life away...

BLACKBURN ROVERS: THE TREBLE - 2017/18 SEASON Blackburn Rovers' women's team concluded a remarkable season with a 4-1 away win at Nottingham Forest to clinch the FA Women's Premier League (North) Championship. Three days later, the Champions faced Stoke City in a night of celebration at Ewood Park. The team received the Premier League trophy and showed off the FA Women's Premier League Cup & Lancashire Cup. The round off a remarkable season, Blackburn Rovers reserve team also received the FA Women's Premier League (North) Reserves Championship Trophy. The hardcover book contains photographs from the away game at Nottingham Forest (Lee Westwood Sports Centre) and the celebrations that followed at Ewood Park. 76 Pages of Color Photographs from Ewood Park and the Lee Westwood Sports Centre, Nottingham.

Sanaa non è solo un nome, ma è quel "mezzo" che, attraverso gli strumenti della fotografia e della scrittura, e quindi, dalla produzione del fotografo e della scrittrice, rappresenta la prima realizzazione dell'obiettivo del progetto We Make You Famous: una monografia artistica dalla quale oltre ad emergere la capacità, la creatività e sensibilità dei due autori, emerge anche, il soggetto.In questo primo numero, il soggetto è Sanaa, che, come si potrà scoprire dalle immagini e dalle parole, è una ragazza semplice, attenta ai dettagli e che svolge il lavoro di modella.Da una chiacchierata con lei e dagli scatti preziosi, affiora quello che è il suo carattere, colto, con discrezione ed eleganza.Il fotografo, HugoApolidePh, racconta Sanaa, ma anche se stesso, comunica la sua capacità di artista, sempre pronto a creare e crearsi nuovi spunti, ad innovare e innovarsi nelle tecniche e nei generi fotografici, e qui, si "cimenta" con l'arte dello Shibari, la Concept Art e il nudo erotico, dando "slancio" alla sua arte personale, che è azione e risultato.Parallelamente, Valentina, racconta Sanaa, e anche se stessa, comunicando la sua sensibilità, legata a quella del soggetto che descrive, e utilizza la sua capacità emotiva, e in questo caso, prudente, nel far "apparire" una vita difficile, come qualcosa di cui "esserne grati" dalle difficoltà nascono le opportunità.La monografia, è infine, arricchita dalla critica della docente in Italiano, Latino e Storia, nonché scrittrice e saggista, Elsa Flacco, che, delinea alcune delle immagini fotografiche, presenti nel libro: "......e il gioco di chiaroscuri nettissimi, con il fondo buio rot¬to dalle linee luminose che disegnano i contorni....formando un disegno che sottolinea la postura fluida e armoniosa. Ne risulta un'immagine di ieratica bellezza, dove il nudo si fa opera d'arte, al di là di qualsivoglia connotazione erotica", e dalla prefazione dell'Aternum Fotoamatori Abruzzesi, che da quasi cinquant'anni si occupa della diffusione ed educazione della fotografia amatoriale, e dalla quale si legge: "Hugo possiede conoscenze tecniche e di comunicazione visiva già molto sviluppate........ Con "We Make You Famous" egli interpreta attraverso diversi capitoli la vita da modella di Sanaa portandone a conoscenza i tanti aspetti che ne hanno caratterizzato le sue varie fasi in cui superando tanti ostacoli si è via via affermata trovando un proprio percorso identitario". Sanaa, è l'inizio di un crescendo, che si intensificherà via via che Hugo Apolide e Valentina Di Paolo, racconteranno con immagini e parole, le loro passioni (la fotografia e la scrittura) e la vita delle persone.

A photo and poetic tribute to the Indiana University Campus. Beautiful and nostalgic photos accompanied by clever and sentimental poetic rhymes. A treasure for any IU graduate or fan of the Hoosier campus.

"Visuelle Meisterwerke: Leitfaden für deine Fotos auf Instagram" ist der ultimative Begleiter für alle, die ihre Fotografie auf Instagram auf ein neues Level heben möchten. In diesem Buch teilt der renommierte Fotograf Marcus Leinemann sein Fachwissen und seine bewährten Strategien, um atemberaubende Fotos zu erstellen und eine engagierte Instagram-Community aufzubauen.Egal, ob du ein Anfänger bist, der gerade erst mit Instagram anfängt, oder ein erfahrener Fotograf, der seine Fähigkeiten verbessern möchte, dieses Buch bietet umfassende Anleitungen und praxisorientierte Tipps, die dir helfen, herausragende visuelle Inhalte zu erstellen.Entdecke die Bedeutung von Licht und Beleuchtung in der Fotografie und wie du sie für beeindruckende Ergebnisse nutzen kannst. Lerne die Geheimnisse der Komposition und wie du deine Fotos mit verschiedenen Techniken und Blickwinkeln ansprechend gestalten kannst. Erfahre, welche Ausrüstung und welches Zubehör du benötigst, um professionelle Fotos auf Instagram zu präsentieren.Das Buch enthält auch einen ausführlichen Abschnitt über die Bedeutung von Hashtags für die Sichtbarkeit und Reichweite deiner Fotos. Du lernst, wie du die richtigen Hashtags auswählst und sie effektiv einsetzt, um deine Zielgruppe anzusprechen und deine Reichweite zu erweitern.Darüber hinaus erfährst du, wie du deinen Instagram-Account langfristig pflegen und weiterentwickeln kannst. Entdecke Strategien zur Interaktion mit deiner Community, zur Analyse deiner Leistung und zur Anpassung deiner Strategie, um kontinuierlich erfolgreich zu sein.Tauche ein in die Welt der Instagram-Fotografie und lerne, wie du deine Fotos zu visuellen Meisterwerken machst. Bestelle noch heute "Visuelle Meisterwerke: Leitfaden für deine Fotos auf Instagram" und starte deine Reise zu einem beeindruckenden Instagram-Auftritt!

THE BOOK CONTAINS 43 ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE ORIGINAL "WOCHENSPRÜCHE" WITH TRANSLATED TEXT AND ABOUT 150 PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHED PHOTOGRAPHS AND DOCUMENTS FROM THE THIRD REICH PERIOD.A new book by Alexander Fayn "Forward over the graves!" (Goebbels' secret weapon) analyses some little-known propaganda mechanisms of the Third Reich. The main part of the book is devoted to the so-called "mini poster of the party" - the leaflet "Wochenspruch der NSDAP", an extremely effective propaganda mechanism of the Nazis, generally underrepresented in European specialised literature and completely unknown in Russian. The author introduces and carefully justifies a new concept - targeted propaganda. This targeted propaganda is aimed at ordinary citizens. Alexander Fayn reveals the psychological mechanisms of the propagandistic indoctrination of a citizen, and it becomes clear how the misanthropic ideas of Nazism managed to take over the minds of the vast majority of German citizens, turning them into anti-Semites and committed murderers. After reading this book, one begins to re-evaluate modern propaganda methods and see their effectiveness and potential differently. The book contains a large number of previously unknown propaganda documents from the time of the Third Reich. It is noteworthy that all visual materials and artifacts used in this edition come from the author's personal archive and have not been published anywhere before.

In Memoriam. A series of fine art photography, a tribute to the innocent victims of an inhuman regime. We shall never forget, and never repeat it, in any way!Unfortunately, there is still so much hatred nowadays.I'm seeing hate in all forms, on a daily basis...I'm hoping for the moment when PEOPLE will be all HUMANS!

La netteté en photographie est un aspect qui obsède tous les photographes, surtout à nos débuts, car il y a beaucoup de facteurs qui l'influencent et il n'est pas toujours facile de savoir comment les maîtriser. Atteindre une mise au point précise et adéquate dans vos photographies doit être l'un des points que vous devez maîtriser pour obtenir des photos de plus en plus spectaculaires. Identifier quels sont les aspects qui influencent le manque de netteté des photographies vous en fera prendre conscience et vous permettra d'anticiper l'erreur. Avec ce nouveau livre nous allons plonger dans tout l'univers lié à la " Focus et Netteté " de nos images et nous apprendrons à Photographier en Haute Résolution.La netteté n'est pas tout en photographie, mais la maîtriser est une étape importante pour tout photographe qui souhaite faire un bond en avant dans la qualité de ses photographies.Table des matièresCONCEPT DE NETTETÉDéfinition et concept.Résolution et contraste.NETTETÉ DE L'OPTIQUERésolution équivalente et résolution apparente de la cible.Le cercle de la confusion.Le Sweet Spot de la cible.Diffraction et comment elle affecte la netteté.Hyperfocal et sa relation avec la nettetéLa netteté et le nettoyage du matériel photographique.LE SYSTÈME DE MISE AU POINTLe mécanisme de mise au point automatique.Situations dans lesquelles l'A/F peut tomber en panne.Modes de mise au point automatique.Choisissez un mode de zone de mise au point (Zone).Choisissez votre point focal.Quel mode de mise au point utiliser ?Technique de verrouillage de la mise au point.CONTRÔLE DE LA CHAMBREComment tenir correctement votre appareil photoSystèmes de stabilisation d'imageDistance focale et gigueBRUIT NUMÉRIQUEISO, bruit et netteté.Facteurs qui augmentent le bruit dans vos photographies.TECHNIQUE POUR AUGMENTER LA NETTETÉ.Technique d'empilement de focus.Méthodes pour prendre des photos plus nettes.App pour calculer la distance hyperfocale.NETTETÉ DANS LE TRAITEMENTAmélioration de la netteté dans l'édition.Améliorer la netteté dans Photoshop.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Trains 'n' Trees author Franklin David Frisch is retired and still spends time railfanning, however the number of days spent totally dedicated to photography is decreasing. The newer generic diesel engines are not as photogenic as the older first- and second-generation models. The consolidation and shrinking of the number of railroads and amount of trackage greatly reduced the paint scheme variations. Fewer trains moving and the proliferation of grafitti also lower the number of opportunities. Getting older and not quite as active and exploratory as when I was younger, the author now spends more time in the Perfectional Photography studio making matted and framed prints from his favorite photographs, writing books and attending more art shows.Frisch spent eight years in electronics in the USAF and has degrees in Engineering and Business. He also always had an affinity for doing what he undertakes to perfection. As the name of his photo business indicates, he is a perfectionist. He attempts to get the "perfect" shot every time he shoots. "I do not bat 1.000 but I get consistent high-quality, nearly perfect photographs in a majority of my images." This goal oriented engineering mentality along with his desire to do things well and his interest in railroad photography evolved into the opening of a photography studio in 2005. Frisch's photographs have been published in books, magazines and calendars and are on display in several businesses in northeast Indiana.

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Take a colorful journey to the great city of Portland, Maine as seen through the lens of traveler and photographer Joshua Hrehovcik, The Retro Roadtripper. Part travel guide, part photo journal, Retro Roadtrip: Signs of Portland (Past and Present) showcases the wide variety of signs you will see on your travels around this vibrant city. And be sure to check out the rest of the Retro Roadtrip family of books. So put on your walking shoes and let's hit the sidewalk with the Retro Roadtripper!

Photographs by Kei Orihara In 1977, a young Japanese photographer left her native country to travel abroad for the first time. Journeying through every part of the U.S. by bus, Kei Orihara met and documented African-Americans in the Deep South. It was there she found a spiritual home, and those encounters changed her outlook on life forever. The first solo exhibition of her work - the photo series "Soul South" - soon followed in Tokyo. Those images and all their warmth and humanity are collected in this stunning and beautiful photo testament. About the Photographer Kei Orihara is a Japanese photographer and writer. Her work has appeared in publications in Japan, as well as in Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia and the United States. Born in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, she studied at Chuo University in Tokyo. After a brief period working as a junior editor for a literary magazine, she began full-time freelance photo work, focusing on magazine interview assignments. She held her first solo exhibition "Soul South" in 1977. About the Photographs The documentary photographs presented in this book are digital reproductions of the original silvergelatin prints created for exhibition in 1977. Museum quality giclée prints will be made available for purchase through the Soul South web site. For inquiries concerning editorial licensing, please contact through the web site.

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Il Mediterraneo è sempre stato un mare che, più che separare, ha avvicinato: un ponte fra popoli anche molto diversi per religioni, culture e lingue eppure invitati, e qualche volta costretti, a interagire confrontandosi nel bene e nel male ma sempre, in definitiva, conoscendosi. Il bacino di una storia antica di migliaia d'anni che, in un mondo il cui Sud appare sempre più fluido, cangiante ed esso stesso causa di grandi cambiamenti, si schiude a un futuro che si presenta sempre più caratterizzato da evoluzioni rapide e profonde. Fotogrammi che tentano di catturare, con uno stile lontano dalle tendenze, l'essenza multiculturale di un'area geografica così particolare. Immagini che tutte insieme sono coralmente necessarie, come le tessere di un mosaico, alla composizione totale; che racchiudono quell'essenza, quell'anima scevra dalle divisioni o dalle categorizzazioni etniche o religiose che unisce, come una invisibile rete sotterranea, la Gente del Mediterraneo. (Carlo Barbieri - Scrittore)

Doors Open Ontario is a province-wide heritage tourism program that gives the public free access to explore fascinating heritage properties across Ontario. It showcases the buildings, natural spaces, infrastructure and cultural landscapes that shape and define our communities. Doors Open Ontario began in 2002 to connect people to places by facilitating public access to built and natural heritage sites that normally restrict regular access to the public. In 2023, the province-wide theme will be Food - exploring Ontario's historical traditions of food production as well as the spaces that shape and define our culinary traditions today. We visited Sleeman Breweries at 551 Clair Road West and learned about the beginnings of Sleeman's, prohibition and the punishment for breaking the rules, and re=opening after fifty years. The Sovereign, 66 Macdonnell Street, also known as the Petrie-Kelly Building, is a visual anchor for the eye in the center of downtown Guelph. It was completed in 1882, and was built on the old site of the old Great Western Hotel and was jointly financed by W.H. Cutten, barrister and A. B. Petrie, pharmacist. The Petrie Building, 15 Wyndham Street, has been a downtown Guelph icon since opening in 1882. It is on the east side of the street between Cork and Macdonell Streets. This four-story stone and timber building is reminiscent of the Second Empire style. The Dominion Building, 138 Wyndham Street North, is Guelph's only example of Modern Classicism. This building retains original exterior decorative details. It housed the post office and other federal departments. When the post office closed in 2005, the art deco interior was restored, along with the original bronze doors, stained-glass windows and plaster work. Today, it is home to Guelph's social services division as well as apartments. Spring Mill Distillery, 43 Arthur Street South - the single-story section was the original building of Allan's Mill, constructed in 1835 with locally quarried limestone. Whiskey, vodka and gin are being distilled. The Canadian Pacific Caboose 436994 and Locomotive 6167 are in John Galt Park, 35 Woolwich Street. Locomotive 6167, built in 1940, was used as a passenger and freight train. Guelph Waterworks, 29 Waterworks Place - Until 1878, Guelph's needs for water were satisfied by private wells, cisterns and the Speed River. Originally only intended for fire protection, the excavation of the pumping station changed the purpose of the waterworks when a spring was struck yielding a large supply of uncontaminated water which the Waterworks Commission believed could be used for domestic purposes.Details in the window openings, the Matthew Bell-carved stonework, and curved brackets supporting the gable roof were all restored in 2020. Guelph won an award in the Historical Restoration/Preservation category from the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) in 2021.

Yosemite National Park, nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, stands as a testament to the unparalleled beauty and power of the natural world. From the towering granite cliffs to the serene meadows, from the thundering waterfalls to the delicate alpine flora, Yosemite's diverse ecosystems create a symphony of colors, textures, and life that has inspired generations of adventurers, artists, and explorers.As you turn each page, we hope you'll find inspiration in the raw beauty that Yosemite unfurls, an inspiration that sparks a renewed commitment to preserving and cherishing our planet's natural treasures. Join us as we journey through the seasons, the landscapes, and the emotions that define Yosemite - an ode to nature's grandeur that words alone could never fully convey.

From sampan ladies and bamboo scaffolders to street cleaners, fishermen and market vendors - these workers form the backbone of fast-paced Hong Kong, yet they are often overlooked or taken for granted. Looking beyond the glamorous harborfront and dramatic skyline, Hong Kong Shifts explores the back alleys to meet the individuals who work tirelessly to keep the city ticking. These are stories and portraits of resilience, wisdom, positivity and strength from the streets of Hong Kong.

Jason Baldinger is a poet and photographer from Pittsburgh, PA. He's penned fifteen books of poetry the newest of which include: A History of Backroads Misplaced: Selected Poems 2010-2020 (Kung Fu Treachery), and This Still Life (Kung Fu Treachery) with James Benger. His first book of photography, Lazarus, as well as two ekphrastic collaborations (with Rebecca Schumejda and Robert Dean) are forthcoming. His work has appeared across a wide variety of online sites and print journals. You can hear him from various books on Bandcamp and on lps by The Gotobeds and Theremonster. His etsy shop can be found under the tag la belle riviere.

Photo: to do with light. Phyto: plants and flowers. Proto: the first, the original. Nitro: it blows up.From Troy to Hiroshima, Crimea to the nuclear Nevada desert, we make our tracks over the war-scratched globe, and when we reach a ruin or a destination we read the markings, record them using various forms of photography. Later-or much, much later-someone else in turn will try to understand our silvery traces. These are the threads that Melissa McCarthy follows, unpicks, weaves again into a nexus of light and time: the mirrored silver cells of a shark's eyeball, sunlight glinting off the foam and sea wrack of the Aegean on flower with corpses, the silver salts of photographic paper, silver grave-treasures at Ur.Like an archaeologist in her own strange literary landscape, McCarthy cuts through layers of history and technology to realign the dead and their images. She examines both what can be photographed and what remains always just beyond the frame, and photography itself. It's a practice involving chemicals and the action of light. But it's also an organising principle for literature and beyond: there are marks made-by us, on us-that we can't yet fully see or understand, though they push on through to the surface, always re-blooming.

"Enter the groundbreaking and glorious world of queer dance. Two women hold each other tight as they dance the two-step. A fierce-eyed man in a long red dress performs flamenco. A dancer improvises in a blooming garden, blending diverse influences into a style all their own. This book showcases twelve individual artists and companies who are reclaiming traditional genres and building inclusive dance communities. Whether professionals or amateurs, ballerinas or experimental performers, pole dancers or line dancers, these artists embody the queer experience in unique ways. Yael Malka's intimate and visceral photography sets the scene with dramatically lit performance shots, tender portraits of artists rehearsing in their studios, and close-ups of dazzling makeup and costumes. Evocative essays by Coco Romack, drawn from interviews with the dancers, offer in-depth looks into their creative processes and artistic visions. This beautiful book documents the rise of a new generation of artists and will inspire dance lovers, queer creators, and anyone who delights in the power of the human body in motion"--

I offer this new book both for fun and as a worry-guide of sorts, as well as a reminder that even in this newer normal, anyone who can share a laugh is never alone.

Te dispones a disfrutar estas imágenes de un viaje a China. Juntos vamos a recorrer Pekín, Xi'an, Shanghái, Guilin, Guangzhou y Hong Kong. Desde La Ciudad Prohibida a los guerreros de terracota, pasando por el Templo del Cielo y el río Li. La Torre de la Perla Oriental, la Gran pagoda del ganso salvaje, o las vistas desde la Cumbre Victoria, un viaje en más de 100 fotografías por algunos de los contrastes que nos ofrece la visita a China. ¿Me acompañas?