Fireworks (a gift from Mankind)

When the clock strikes twelve on December 31st, people all over the world cheer and wish each other a very Happy New Year.
For some, this event is no more than a change of a calendar. For others (e.g. me), the New Year symbolizes the beginning of a better tomorrow. I think we start a new book every New Year so I I will share with you the title of some of my main Chapters: Happiness, Hope, Family, Friends, Change, Opportunity.
So, if you look forward to a good year ahead, spread happiness with your best wishes.

As you can see this time I'm posting a "classic" fireworks shot! :)

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Fireworks (a gift from Nature)

Merry xmas everyone! Thank you for visiting my photography blog once again. This time I won't give you the EXIF info, instead I will give you some “Christmas gift suggestions:
To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.. ”
~Oren Arnold

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Another day, another sunset

Photoshop? Of course not! Just a gimp(ed) image! :).
This one is dedicated to those people (3 persons) that sent emails to me saying things like "your last image is your worst image ever"... hope you like this waterscape better!

“Know what you want to do, hold the thought firmly, and do every day what should be done, and every sunset will see you that much nearer to your goal. ”
~Elbert Hubbard

EXIF. ISO: 200, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: 11, Focal Length: 17mm, Flash Used: No.

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Standing like a Rock

Hang on, just hang on.

“When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.”
~Harriet Beecher Stowe

“Fall seven times, stand up eight.”
~Japanese Proverb

EXIF. ISO: 100, Exposure: 1/3 sec, Aperture: 18, Focal Length: 22mm, Flash Used: No.

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Maite: 8 months old (with mom)

Another month for Maite, time to include her once again into my blog. As you can see this shot includes my lovely wife too!
Processing? 100% gimp from RAW image, I've applied a texture around my subjects and played with curves.

“My precious.”
~Gollum (Lord of the Rings)

EXIF. ISO: 400, Exposure: 1/100 sec, Aperture: 5.6, Focal Length: 105mm, Flash Used: No.

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A brand new Life

The dog of my parents is recovering from a (hard) surgery he had a few hours ago. He won his first round against cancer. Keep fighting, boy, just keep fighting!!!

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”
~Maria Robinson

“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.”
~Buddha

EXIF. ISO: 200, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: 5.6, Focal Length: 50mm, Flash Used: No.

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Highlighted by Nature

According to Wikipedia December 8th marks the conception of the Virgin Mary in many Christian denominations and the enlightenment of Buddha in most Buddhist sects... This is my humble interpretation of the event, Highlighted by Nature, no more, no less.

EXIF. ISO: 200, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: 9, Focal Length: 30mm, Flash Used: No.

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Martina (upset)

Martina (3 years old) is finally returning to my blog. If you you want to see more from her, click here. Of course this image is dedicated to Barby and Walterio, proud parents of this beauty.

EXIF. ISO: 200, Exposure: 1/250 sec, Aperture: 5.6, Focal Length: 100mm, Flash Used: No.

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Hoping and Wishing

Xmas is coming so I will start mixing these kind of "best wishes" images into my regular stream.

Stealing the blue from the splashing seas,
A tinge of green from the youthful trees,
A bit of orange from the sunset hues,
With crystal white from the morning dews,
I have framed a bright and colorful wish Just for you...

Well, as you can see I stole the blue from the sky instead... :)

EXIF. ISO: 100, Exposure: 1/160 sec, Aperture: 8, Focal Length: 17mm, Flash Used: No.

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