#ancientlandscape

[artinovo]

Ethereal landscapes.... what were you expecting 🤷‍♂️😉 #space #amoeba #ethereal #coolgray #uniquestateprints #popular #ancientlandscape #pixelism #decor #decoration #interiors #interiordesign #lifeiseverywhere #experimentalphoto #lux #style #expressionism #digitallandscape #unique #art #artist #surreal #prints #luxury #artprint #landscapes #subtlecolours #contemporaryart #planet #alienlife https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXHwOAvXeE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[johnhooperphotographer]

Sorry for the landscape overload but the landscape and the light was amazing last week. . . . . . #landscapephotography #landscape #lakedistrict #paveyark #stickletarn #volcaniclandscape #ancientlandscape #rocks #fujifilmgfx100s @nationaltrust #lakedistrictnationalpark (at Langdale, Lake District) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpDU6AoIgCP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[gracepureautumn]

This painting sold at a gallery the other day! So happy it found a home, I really liked this one ❤️ #watercolor_inlove #aquarellegallery #watercolorlandscaps #ancientlandscape #watercolorinspiration #watercolourartwork #watercoloristsph #inspiring_watercolors #watercolor_blog #worldwatercolorgroup #galaxywatercolor #galaxywatercolorpainting #watercolorgalaxy #watercolorsky #wetonwet #watercolorgalaxy #nebulaart (at St. Louis, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co3dq_yu2BZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[brandonjohnbarnard]

Production history around: Arc

This article will be going over the events that led to the creation of ‘Arc’, a short film I made recently.

Me in Dartmoor holding the spirit mask — Photo by Anastasia Forbes.

For a few months now I have wanted to make a film about or in nature — mainly focussing on mushrooms (because they are cool). There are several reasons why I wanted to make a ‘nature’ film. Firstly, I want to push myself to do different genres and motifs. With every film I learn something new, and there are so many wells out there, so why not dip my toes into as many as I can. Secondly, Devon is wonderful for the outdoors, so it feels like a wasted opportunity not to. Recently I saw some dome videography work by Dr Kayla Parker and Dr Stuart Moore during their screening of ‘River Visions’ at the Immersive Vision Theatre. This partly pushed my search into the area more so.

(‘River Visions’ screening on the 14th of October, 2024)

Thirdly, when it comes to galleries and screenings, nature and the environment is a common theme. It feels good to have a film available for each occasion, so submission guidelines do not act as a barrier.

In early October, I stumbled upon an Instagram post by Fotonow CIC.

Two aspects jumped out at me — play is a large part of my ‘chance in filmmaking’ PhD, so I thought it may be a useful academic experience, and secondly, it was a good excuse to finally film the nature piece which had been nagging me recently.

I had invited my wife and our friend Ana along with us. I did feel a bit guilty about taking up so many of the limited spaces myself, but it was the first of these types of events I had been on, so honestly I was a little nervous before arriving. Also, I am very unfit, so I did not want to be left to die in the moors. I really appreciate the photos the two of them took of me. Often I am the person taking photos at events, so it sometimes appears that I was never there!

Before arriving at the designated meetup spot, one of the first things I noticed (other than all the adorable Dartmoor ponies) was a massive structure pointing up to the heavens. Later I learnt that it was the North Hessary Tor transmitting station. It kept reappearing on the walk, so I decided this would be the antagonist of the film.

We met everyone at a carpark in Princetown where we were given a brief overview of the day. Abigail did a great job of leading the session.

During this rundown, we were handed prompts of what we could be thinking about during the trip. The quick readthrough of this pamphlet painted my vision of what to expect.

Partly due to prompts being a large part of my practice, I instantly thought this unexpected element was a cool inclusion. It is like reading a book and finding a reference that fits perfectly into your essay. I had not thought about a collection of prompts painting a theme before, like a mental mood board. The idea of ‘prompts with purpose’.

Thinking about it in terms of folklore, I feel it makes total sense to include. The way in which I view the moors would be totally different to someone who grew up around them, hearing different stories about spiritual elements, and who has a better understanding of one’s connection to nature. The prompts, in a way, act as a shorthand to put you into that wavelength. Using prompts in this way feels like a clever way to start any activity. A mental readjustment.

The day was great, and the lighting was perfect for filming. The area was way more flat than I was expecting. This is not a bad thing, its just that upon arrival, I realised that my moist film about mushrooms had to shift into something else. The aforementioned prompts helped with that tremendously.

We only got hit by the rain for a short period, but this was already after we took a few introduction shots, and before we reached our basecamp. In a way the rain allowed us to push through the area quicker, so we had good light for the primary location. It was lucky in a way. What wasn’t as lucky was Isobel’s coat breaking (zipper busted), so she was affected by the elements more than some of us.

Everyone we met at the event was very nice. It is great how many cool people you can meet through a free event on Instagram. It was nice being able to hop from conversation to conversation, as well as to just run away and take some pictures. I have the complex with my filmmaking that I am making everyone wait up for me, but in this scenario everyone was always occupied with their own things, so I never felt like I was taking up too much time. It was nice.

Also one of the photographers brought along their dog, which was an instant highlight. They were the best boy at the event, hands down.

As a result of the prompts, I kept seeing portals everywhere. I had thoughts of ‘if I went through them, would I be in a world slightly different from my own?’. Alternatively, ‘what, from somewhere else, could travel here?’ — this became part of the premise of the film. A spirit, linked to the radio tower, which travelled through portals.

Our base was at the ruins of Foggintor Quarry. This location made me think about the connection between the present and the past, and how some elements of the past are in the present. As a result of these thoughts, I originally I wanted to call the film ‘Current’, as in electricity, and now. Instead I chose ‘Arc’, as in electricity, circle (portal), and the developing of a narrative.

I also thought about another interesting element regarding ‘time’ on this trip. That, to the untrained eye, it is hard to know what is 100 years old, or 5000 years old. The idea that the past becomes an ambiguous clump of information, with it hard to discern it all apart. We are so certain though, that ‘now is now’, and we are certain that the ‘future is later’, but should we be?

The prompts also asked that we ‘find spirits’, which shaped a lot of my thinking on the day. I thought that there could be a spirit linked to the transmission tower looming over us. Maybe using the tower to travel, maybe being upset that the tower exists in the landscape, like a God versus Babel situation, maybe both. There were also thoughts that the portals are what allow the spirit to appear. In a sense, the portals within these ruins, or those formed by ancient stone circles (or our little on on the floor), served as gateways, enabling the spirit to traverse time and emerge from the past into the present.

This ‘travelling through electricity’ made me think about my film ‘Disseminate’, where once something is made and put out into the world, it exists as its own entity. So the thought of me playing the main character in ‘Disseminate’ and ‘Arc’ made me think about a weird link between these films. This, on top of the thought that time may not be as linear as humans like to think, made me imagine a scenario where one of the films leads to the other. It is funny though, that in reality this is kind of true..

The mask was created by Abigail when she was younger for a school project (I cannot remember if it was GCSE or A-levels) — The prop was handed to me, and I decided to take this as a chance event. Even though there were other masks available, this would be the one I used. Cannot miss an excuse for degree and artistic relevance.

Below are some of the other props that were brought along. After the event, I had a look through Abigail’s portfolio, and it is cool to see that many of these pieces were used in some of her other works. She is talented, so I recommend you check her stuff out.

I do like the world of known vs. unknown. Often I meet people, not knowing at all how talented they are. The unknown being a time to ‘meet the person’ I feel is very important and healthy. Also, a lot of creators can get paralysed if they feel a ‘quality’ or ‘professionalism’ disconnect between them and the people they are working with. I feel it’s best to remove that whenever possible, as people are more likely to play, have fun, and create great works as a result.

For the song I used a snippet of ‘Auld’ by Casonika — I wanted something human, full of mistakes, and kind of folksy. The music also had an electrical interference to it which I felt matched the themes of the piece.

‘Auld Lang Syne’ means ‘long long ago’, which I felt also matched the themes around time I was thinking about while making this piece.

I think that’s all I have to say about the piece and the history around it so far! This is my first time writing an article so close to the release of the film (the next day). It does change a lot. Many of the details are clearer, but it also means that there is less history and reception to build upon. I may make a second article on its life once it has had time to exist, but we shall see. Thanks for reading.

[global-education]

Living in the Paleozoic Era 🌿🦕🌏

Welcome to a journey back in time to the Paleozoic Era, a period of Earth's history that spans from about 541 million to 252 million years ago. It's a time of ancient landscapes, bizarre creatures, and dramatic geological changes. Let's dive into what life was like during this fascinating era!

🌍 Ancient Supercontinents: During the Paleozoic Era, Earth looked quite different from what we know today. The landmasses were joined together in the supercontinent Pangaea, surrounded by a vast Panthalassa Ocean.

🌋 Volcanic Activity: Volcanoes were a common sight, and they released massive amounts of greenhouse gases, creating a warm, tropical climate. Sea levels were much higher, with shallow seas covering large portions of the continents.

🌿 The Dawn of Life: Life was thriving, but it was vastly different from the species we see today. The first land plants appeared, bringing greenery to the barren landscapes. These early plants laid the foundation for terrestrial ecosystems.

🐚 Marine Wonders: The oceans were teeming with life. Ancient creatures like trilobites, nautiloids, and jawless fish ruled the seas. Corals began building reefs, while the first fish with jaws emerged.

🦗 Invasion of Land: One of the most significant events of the Paleozoic was the colonization of land. Arthropods, like millipedes and scorpions, were among the first to venture onto the continents. They were soon followed by amphibians.

🌅 Mass Extinctions: The era was marked by multiple mass extinctions, including the Ordovician-Silurian and Permian-Triassic extinctions. These events shaped the course of life on Earth and paved the way for new species to evolve.

🦕 The Age of Reptiles: By the late Paleozoic, reptiles had emerged, including the iconic sail-backed Dimetrodon. These reptiles were the ancestors of the dinosaurs that would dominate the next era.

🌄 The End of an Era: The Paleozoic Era came to a close with the Permian-Triassic extinction, the most devastating in Earth's history. It wiped out nearly 95% of marine species and marked the end of many Paleozoic life forms.

Today, we marvel at the remnants of the Paleozoic Era, from the fossils of trilobites to the geological formations that tell the story of this ancient world. Studying this era helps us understand the evolution of life on Earth and the forces that have shaped our planet.

[rexhenry]

walking the rosewall. #rosewallshill, #ancientstones, #stives, #ancientlandscape, #westpenwith, #walking, https://www.instagram.com/p/CkAKbjCI6h7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[aneesaprice]

Weekend trip to the Scottish Highlands - part 1… these photos are just from part of the drive up north and yet even though they’re stunning, they’re nothing near as breathtakingly beautiful as the scenery into this ancient land. I’m in awe every time I drive north. . . . #visitscotland #scottishhighlands #highlandsofscotland #scotlandfoodie #travelscotland #emeraldgreen #moodyskies #ancientlandscape #natureatitsfinest #mountains #scotlandexplore #scotland_greatshots #scotlandphotography #ukblog (at Scottish Highlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUtGeszIOXn/?utm_medium=tumblr

[thisheathenlife]

Signs of an #ancientlandscape #hiking #backpacking #hikingboots #millstone #historiclandscape #scotland #arran (at Lochranza)

[bigvolcano]

#ForestFriday Rainforests on the rim. "This now extinct volcano and the associated landscape complex has several names in common use. You may see it referred to in literature as the “Mount Warning Volcano”, “Tweed Volcano”, “Mount Warning Shield Volcano”, the “Tweed Caldera”, the “Tweed/Focal Volcano series”, and in World Heritage literature - the “Border Group” or "Tweed Volcano Group". Sugar cane, cattle and dairy farming make use of much of the rich post glacial alluvial deposits on the caldera floor, but the heights are protected by their inaccessibility and World Heritage listing of five National Parks." Big Vocano Natural History: Tweed Shield Volcano and Caldera - https://www.bigvolcano.com.au/natural/wollum.htm #visitbigvolcano #tweedvolcano #tweedvalley #tweedcaldera #borderranges #landscape #montainscape #skyscape #Repost @marghuxley • • • • • • Border Ranges National Park Looking towards the rim of this massive caldera taken from the Pinnacle in the Border Rangers National Park. The caldera of the Mt Warning shield volcano has eroded over 23 million years and has a diameter of over 40kms, making it the biggest erosion caldera in the southern hemisphere and one of the largest calderas on earth. #ancientlandscape #calderaview #borderrangesnationalpark #nature_perfection #thebigpicture #naturelovers #landscapelovers #northernriversnsw #intotheforest #exploringnature #ancientlands #landscape_lovers #exploringaustralia #mybackyard #ontheedge #therim #murwillumbah Shared via @bigvolcano on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CEagymtJX1z/?igshid=1b6jverubixel

[aniketosomina]

My companion for the trip. Blackwood's tales of pagan gatherings, rebirths and transformations, strange dreams, mountaintop revelries and ancient landscapes turned out to be the perfect accompaniment. #algernonblackwood #incredibleadventures #hippocampuspress #stjoshi #lovecraftslibrary #weirdliterature #ghoststories #ancientlandscapes #paganism #mysticism #hauntings #cumbria #westmorland #lakedistrict #wildplaces #books #bookstagram #june #summer2017

[kerstiewalthall]

Day 23 of 31 days of inspirational actions 💕 #selflove #inspiration #explore #ancientlandscape #ancestors #ancientbritain

[artinovo]

Ethereal landscapes.... at night perhaps 🤷‍♂️ #art #artist #surreal #prints #luxury #artprint #landscapes #subtlecolours #contemporaryart #planet #dark #space #amoeba #ethereal #warmgray #uniquestateprints #popular #ancientlandscape #pixelism #decor #decoration #interiors #interiordesign #watercolour #experimentalphotos #lux #style #expressionism #digitallandscape #unique https://www.instagram.com/p/CpAOvMBvP9P/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[johnhooperphotographer]

Looking at the face of Pavey Ark from the back of Stickle Tarn. . . . . . #landscape #stickletarn #paveyark #lakedistrict @nationaltrust #colourpalette #walking #rambler #scree #volcano #lava #ancientlandscape #fujifilmgfx #100s #gf45100mmf4 (at Stickle Tarn, Langdale) https://www.instagram.com/p/CozsrBbIhCp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[rush4994-blog]

奥琵琶湖 #biwalake #lake #japan #journey #japan #ふぁいんだー越しの私の世界 #琵琶湖 #日本の原風景 #湖西 #natura #Rush #travel #湖景 #Ancientlandscape #Ancient #zen #instagood #Throwback #follow #followme #instagood ＃instadiary #instalike #instamood #instalove #instafollow #instapic #instaphoto #beautiful #photooftheday #picoftheday　#webstagram

[metalbabies]

Unveiling the Power Within: Exploring the Mystique of Volcanic Beauty 🌋✨

✨ This captivating photo transports us to the rugged surface of a volcano, where I stand in awe of its raw power and natural allure. The volcanic landscape becomes a canvas of mystique and wonder, inviting us to delve into the depths of Earth's primal forces. 🌋💫

🔥 The volcanic surface exudes a sense of untamed energy, as if the very core of our planet pulses beneath our feet. The molten lava and the hardened formations bear witness to the immense power that lies dormant within, waiting for a chance to erupt and shape the land anew.

🌍 This photo is a glimpse into the intricate tapestry of Earth's geological history. The layers of volcanic rock reveal the passage of time and the transformative forces that have shaped our planet over millennia. It's a reminder of the grand scale of nature's artistry and the resilience of life amidst adversity.

🔮 Standing amidst the volcanic beauty, I feel a profound connection to the mysteries of the universe. It's a humbling experience, a reminder of our place in the vast cosmos and the interconnectedness of all living things. The volcanic surface beckons us to explore, to marvel, and to contemplate the forces that shape our existence, gis assignment help, arcgis assignment help and cipd assignment help.

🌟 So here's to the volcanic wonders, the embodiment of Earth's power and beauty. Let's celebrate the enigmatic allure of nature, embrace the mysteries that lie beneath the surface, and honor the harmony between destruction and creation.

#VolcanicBeauty #PowerOfNature #RawEnergy #PrimalForces #MysteriesOfTheEarth #GeologicalWonders #TransformativeForces #UnveilingThePast #ResilienceOfLife #Nature'sArtistry #CosmicConnections #ExploringTheUnknown #ContemplatingExistence #VolcanicLandscape #NaturalPhenomenon #Earth'sPrimalPulse #MajesticGeology #ForcesOfCreation #UnleashingPower #EternalNature #VolcanoAdventures #HarmonyInDestruction #CelebratingNature'sMystique #GeologicalMarvels #PowerWithin #AncientLandscapes

[ghostofatree]

The Book of Learning volume three is a book of recording play with print techniques. The first image here is the second version of the plate where I was trying to make a type of experimental intaglio collagraph of the summer escape to Seahouses. Usually for this type of print I might build the plate on mount board but I wanted to combine some drypoint marks, so I built it instead on vac-forming plastic, which takes very good scratch marks and has the advantage of being able to be viewed (like here) through the back of the clear plastic since printing plates print the image in reverse. This was the way around I wanted the image so could see it easily before I inked it up. It was done in a variety of ways including building up the surface with tape and glue as well as the drypoint and then the surface was shellacked to seal it. The second is the planning drawing and the third and fourth are sample prints of the lino block of Northumbria on New Years Day - where I was trying to use directional marks to suggest wind blowing over the landscape. It started to feel during lockdown that being out in landscape again would be heaven and making prints from the drawings would be very joyful. #sketchbookdrawing #sketchbook #archive #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram #collagraphprint #collagraph #linocut #linocutprint #drypoint #drypointetching #intaglioprint #intaglioprintmaking #learningthroughplay #learning #samples #experiment #seahouses #seahousesharbour #printingplate #beautifulnorthumberland #landscape #ancientlandscape https://www.instagram.com/p/CdyxCm6s21B/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=