#jewel city

[egophiliac]

do skully have pokemon?

Pumpkaboo is the obvious one, but y'know, sometimes the obvious one is the right one! (we'll say SUPER SIZE Pumpkaboo, just for fun. big pumpkin for big skeleton boy.) and another person actually also suggested Greavard, which I somehow hadn't considered, but feels so perfect that I feel like I should have. dangit.

(they can also have little Nightmare Suit costumes :D)

[asleepinawell]

Irem, the Pillared City: Futures

[mercymaker]

In order to better blend in with the patriar families of Baldur's Gate, both Maleane and Astarion had to pick up some of the customs and qualities that reflected one's status. Despite sneaking into numerous balls and masquerades, both of them avoided the actual dancing, only learning some moves out of necessity—to assist their act of deception.

They would practice in dark crypts and under the forest trees, at times spinning in circles around their own bedroom, moving with the poise and character of the most esteemed noblemen. Yet, more often than not, they would end their performances in a fit of laughter, poking fun of whomever they were trying to emulate with their act.

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

End of Empathy (time for violence)

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[staticsnowfall]

balanchine’s “jewels”

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“the ballet had nothing to do with jewels. the dancers are just dressed like jewels.” — george balanchine

considered the first full length abstract ballet, jewels consists of three acts: emeralds, rubies, and diamonds.

each jewel has a different choreographic technique, costuming style, and composer assigned. all costumes are designed by the renowned designer, barbara karinska.

first, is emeralds, in the elegant and romantic french style, wearing long green tutus and intricate bodices, with composition by gabriel fauré. the middle act is rubies, in the flamboyant and acrobatic neoclassical style, dancers clad in vibrant red ensembles inspired by the american jazz movement, with composition by igor stravinsky. finally, comes diamonds, in the classic and precise russian technique, donning majestic and pristine white tutus, with composition by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky.

jewels was inspired by the collection of new york city jeweler claude arpels, which balanchine had admired. pearls, black diamonds, and sapphires were also considered for additional or replacement acts, but ultimately balanchine settled on the renowned triptych of acts known today — because in his opinion, those gems were too difficult to stage.

jewels premiered on thursday, april 13th, 1967, at the then new york state theatre on the upper west side of manhattan. the roles were ultimately choreographed for the abilities of the original starring cast — emeralds featured mimi paul and violette verdy, rubies with patricia mcbride, patricia neary, and edward villella, and diamonds closed with a pas de deux between suzanne farrell and jaques d’amboise.

the choreography, costuming, and music come together to create a ballet akin to a concerto or set of modern paintings. with no set plot, the idea of different jewels only serves to connect the three acts of drastically different styles of dance, costuming, and music. the meaning can be interpreted to be anything the viewer desires. ultimately, it is a display of great achievement by the artists of the new york city ballet, and a pinnacle of balanchine’s intricate choreographic standard.

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choreo. by george balanchine, costumes by barbara karinska, photography by martha swope; 1967

[lucyshypemaster]

keefe was actually insane for this

[toyastales]

A hazy sunset

[rosesncarnations]

Have a treat of flats

[retropopcult]

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, circa 1916. "Market Street." 

Note the horse trough has a thirsty customer:

[punk-o-ween]

this is what happens when ur friends with me and i get a new hyperfix i fear

LIKE OMFG I NEED THEM SO BADKY I NEED MCMG IN MY HOUSE NOW I CANT DO THIS ANYMORE IM LITERALLY SHAKING I START SMIKING WHEN IM ABLE TO TALK ABT THEM UGHTUFHDHDHSUSHDHRH

[knightlyknight-art]

“Well aren’t I lucky they thawed you out just for me?”

Falloutober 27- Green

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The Great Green Jewel of the Commonwealth, Diamond City or Piper Wright’s eyes? Lmao she is my actual beloved and I pick her every single play-through.

[lovelyballetandmore]

Kansas City Ballet Dancers in George Balanchine's Jewels. Photo by Brett Pruitt @brettpruitt

[newvegascowboy]

I actually really love how megaton looks. Like in comparison, diamond city feels really barren and devoid of character to me, but megaton feels sooo much like a real city. Seeing the creative ways people make use of limited space, and how the city feels so organically built. Diamond City feels so lacking in comparison and like. I guess i get why with engine limitations and all, but it just feels like there was so much more that could have been done. Idk. Megaton just feels like a really good example of fun city planning.

[kecobe]

“NYC” (Charity Ball, New York City), 1955 Robert Frank (American, born Switzerland; 1924–2019) Gelatin silver print, printed later Sotheby’s, New York

Signed, titled, and dated in ink in the margin, framed, 1955, printed later (The Americans, no. 67)

In an early interview, Frank said, “I did try to photograph the richer people, the upper-class people. But it was very hard to get to them because those people are in their homes. They are away from the viewer. They are away from the public view. You can’t get into their country clubs.”

[marictheirins]

ngl gaymers...... the butcher stirred somethin in me 😔

[leo-kinnie]

Lin, if Sand were to end up having to fight in the Nexus, how would he win? He doesn't use his ninpo, so how would he win in the Nexus?

Pure fighting merit and skill, the same way his father used to win the Nexus. And he HAD won the nexus ONCE on Big Mama’s behalf because she “needed help.” Secretly, it was Big Mama testing to see if her theory was true — that Sand is Lou Jitsu’s son

That in my mind is also what really solidifies Sand’s character that he doesnt like to fight. Genuinely hates it. He likes sparring and wrestling for fun, but the Nexus is cut throat and people get seriously hurt. He doesn’t like that.