#portraits 4 by 6 single sided

[how-do-i-name-blogs-istg]

Reality - Chapter 1 - Scott

https://archiveofourown.org/works/63940495/chapters/164004475#workskin

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Notes:

TW: Major-ish character death Avalanches

Based when Scott is 10, Virgil is 8, John is 6, Gordon is 4, and Alan is 1

Scott had used to love ski holidays. Spending time at Snowbird, Whistler, Cardrona, Amirsoy. Laughing at his little brothers as they tried their best to keep unsteady feet on their snowboards or skis. Hearing his mom laughing when the lift stopped and Virgil started screaming because he thought they were stranded. Those were the days.

It had all ended with a crash and a bang when they heard the boom from just above where they were stopped. It sounded like a bomb, but Lucille quickly reassured the boys that it was “just an avalanche detonator. It’ll be far away from us. Remember, sounds echo up here.”

So, they continued on their way. However, Scott couldn’t help but notice how his mother was making sure they all stayed near the side. Then, just as they had managed to get halfway down the admittedly lengthy ski run, Scott finally heard the roar of something. Lucille’s face went pale.

“Kids. Run.”

“But-” Scott gaped, eyes wide as he felt his wrist get grabbed by his father as he was pulled up to the top of a ridge, Lucille quickly following.

In the corner of his eye, Scott could see a tsunami of pure pearlescent white rushing down the mountain at a speed he couldn’t even comprehend.

“Come on, sweetie. John, faster,” he could hear Lucille saying behind him. “We’re almost there.”

He could barely hear her voice anymore. The wave was loud, so abhorringly loud. Then, it was quiet. Horribly, horribly quiet. 

“Lucy!” he heard his father screaming. That was when he knew something was off. “LUCILLE!”

Scott didn’t want to turn around. In the back of his mind, the 10 year old knew what had happened. He knew his mother was gone. But turning around would make it true, so he didn’t.

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Ten years later, and that horrible day at Ruapehu was still lodged fast in Scott Tracy’s now adult mind. They’d found her near the bottom of the avalanche, lips blue and eyes wide with shock, not breathing and pulse non-existent. No one had cried. Alan and Gordon had been too young to even know what death was, John and Virgil were too shocked to even react, and Scott had been in a heavy state of denial.

Today, Scott was 20, had too many responsibilities, and wished every single day that he had his mother there to at least give him some sort of help on how on earth he was supposed to run the family. Or his dad. God, he and his brothers were orphans, weren’t they. That fact was never going to be easy to swallow.

So, looking at his mother’s portrait on the wall, he decided on one thing. He would get his act together and make that woman proud.

[xxnashiraxx]

✨Ali's Birthday Bash! #2✨

Part 1 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11| Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14

Part 2!!!!!!!!! 💕 I am terrified of running out of these before I'm caught up, so I'm currently grinding away- I've been seeing all the things you all have tagged me in or sent into my ask box and I'm not ignoring, I love you all so much, I'm just grinding!

💗 Now, on to the main event: two more portraits!

divider here!

Mavka (for @pinkberrytea)

Berry!!! 💕I know that I just pretty much professed my undying love to you on your bday, but buckle up cause I'm gonna do it again! (I was never one for those birthday/christmas combo gifts- BELIEVE ME) I am so so happy that I met you! I know that I say that a lot, but you are such an amazing person with such a kind heart, and you deserve every kindness! You've been such an amazing, supportive person, and I wonder each day what I did to deserve it 🥺 Thank you for being one of my best friends and such a source of light and positivity- this fandom and WORLD is a better place with you in it 💕

I hope I did consort Mav justice! She was a struggle, but I'd like to say a fun one! The hair was a constant battle, and I believe it has come out okay! My favorite part is always the make-up! I hope you like! 🩸

Sabine (for @caffeinatedmunchkin)

Do I only know how to draw the right side of faces? Is my hair linework slightly vague and confusing? Yes! But- a year or so ago I could barely do hair justice, so I'm gonna stick to my fun little blobs! 😁ROSE MY BELOVED 🌹 I hope you like her! Sabine hit me like a truck with her pretty face and wonderful backstory, and I love her so much!! I hope she kinda looks like your Sabine! I had a hard time haha 💚

You are INCREDIBLE- I will not hear a single word against that. I just want to shine a light on you, if I'm able, and highlight the boundless love and joy you've brought not only me, but I know so many other authors. You yourself are a force all your own- your writing is beautiful, and though I have yet to play Dragon Age, the way you write sucks me in- I'm sorry I haven't been able to say it much beyond the bits I've read, but your talent is lovely, and your personality priceless 💚ABBA BESTIES FOREVER 💚You deserve a thousand portraits, and I am so grateful you found me in this maze we call the internet! I am so thankful for you!

There will be more! Pray for me to get through them all (cause you could be next! Yes that's a threat!) Love you guys!!

[mash4077confessions]

For your last reblog, please do Mulcahy!!! I love your answers for him. You’re almost single handedly keeping Mulcahy girlies alive!

Thank you very much 😊

Alrighty, let's do the rest of these headcanon questions for Mulcahy!

3) Who depends on them? Everyone at 4077th, in someway shape or form, even if they don't really notice it. He would be prime for an "It's A Wonderful Life" kind of episode.

Back in Philadelphia...it's a very different story. Hell, one of the main reasons why he volunteered to go to Korea, was because he wanted to be useful and no one seemed to need him in Philadelphia.

4) What they would do if they had one month to live?

At first, I think Mulcahy would be very angry. He'd randomly lash out, he'd be hitting his punching bag. Then he'd get very solemn. He'd pray (a lot more than usual), and he'd drink heavily. Then Mulcahy would come out of that, and decide that his last days were better spent on others, instead of pitying himself.

He'd donate all his money, spend extra time with his friends and Kathy. He might even reach out to his brothers that he's long since stopped speaking to.

Mulcahy would give his all till the last moment of life, and still he'd ask quietly to himself, whether or not he'd really done enough.

5) A cherished personal belonging?

Well he has several things I can think of off the top of my head. The crucifix necklace he wears all the time, that was from Kathy. She gave it to him when he decided to join the church, and so it is very valuable to him.

He also has several photographs that he made a point to bring with him to Korea (one of his parents on their wedding day, as no one else seemed interested in having it, a picture of him and Kathy as toddlers, and then the one family portrait they had done when he was still a baby).

There is also his rather healthy library he took with him as well (Plato, War and Peace, The Completed Works of Shakespeare).

6) Something they lost, but would love to have back?

his hearing

His mother. She died just before his 18th birthday. I'm still deciding what actually killed her, but it definitely was caused in part to her having had so many children (7 total). It does things to your body.

If we're just talking about a general item, he has "lost" a couple of autographs from his favorite boxers (I say lost in quotations because what really happened was a nun found his autographed boxing magazines, including one signed by Artie Levine, and she threw them away because she didn't think it was appropriate for a priest to have so many images of shirtless men laying around. She claimed it was the boxing she took issue with, but we know what she was really thinking).

7) This character’s favorite character?

Hawkeye. It kinda goes without saying. Mulcahy is often in awe of him, and he finds him humorous (although a tad obnoxious at times), and he goes to him for help because he knows Hawkeye will be there when he needs him and won't judge him for reaching out.

Mulcahy is also great friends with Potter, though the man is much older than he is, they have a surprising amount in common (side note: is it just me or when William Christopher got old, he started looking more like Harry Morgan?)

Mulcahy also has very close friendships with both Klinger and Sidney.

8) What kind of car they would drive?

I don't think Mulcahy owns a car in his civilian life. Public transportation would have still been pretty common in 1950s Philadelphia and when he was in college at Loyola, that was in Chicago. No real big need to own a car when you're in a city center. That said, if he did have a vehicle, it would be old and second-hand. It would work but it wouldn't be fancy. Probably white or sand colored.

10) How they deal with pain?

Like physical pain? Dude can take a hit. When he was a featherweight boxer (his former life before Kathy got him to become a priest) he'd have concussions, couple broken ribs, black eyes, etc. Of course he gave as good as he got, and then some. But he has a pretty high pain tolerance.

(If you want to talk about that time that Margaret hit him and he acted like he was in pain, it's because she's a woman and he can't hit a woman, so he knew he'd have no way to physically defend himself if she really decided to let him have it. She's also REALLY strong.)

11) This character’s favorite piece or pieces of clothing?

Mulcahy isn't much into fashion. If it fits and doesn't have holes or stains on it, it's good enough for him. His priestly attire is more important to him than any civilian clothes he owns. That said, he is very fond of his Loyola hoodie (aren't we all?), that "G" baseball cap that Hawkeye bought him, and he does have one really nice lavender button down dress shirt (worn only on leave in Tokyo, which he seldom gets to do).

13) What kind of parent they would be?

The best kind. He would be soooooo loving and affectionate towards his children. He would spend so much time and energy engaging with them on their level. The kids at St. Teresa's Orphanage absolutely adore him, and he adores them right back. He's not great at discipline, though. That would be his partner's job, for sure. Not that he can't lay down the law, when needed, but he's afraid he's overdoing it and sounding like his father.

14) How they did in school?

Mulcahy was always very interested in learning and had no problem keeping up with the lessons. The trouble was that sometimes he just really wanted to read Plato or Aristotle or The Odyssey...and his teachers didn't appreciate him wanting to go off and do his own thing. He definitely got hit by at least one teacher at school fairly regularly for this.

Mulcahy always wanted to learn and discuss very broad topics, and his teachers didn't want to deal with that. Which was not great for him because they'd labeled him a troublemaker, and that got him the belt from his dad. Mulcahy always got on better with the girls in his class rather than the boys.

The boys were all like his brothers and his father; they wanted to rough house and when they got older, go skirt chasing. The girls liked him because he was sweet, and kind, and dorky. They felt safe with him. The boys also beat him mercilessly, until he was 12 and learned that it was OK to defend himself.

Many a time, he had his glasses broken, and once again, his dad would go right for the belt.

I think he was always on the outs in school, even in the seminary. I'm sure he had friends but he also had a lot of people looking at him as if he were just one giant question mark. No one really knowing what to make of him, and overlooking so many wonderful aspects of his being, because of that lack of understanding.

15) What cologne or perfume they would use?

I don't know if he really uses any. If Mulcahy does ever use cologne, it's going to be something cheap and earthy. He is a very cleanly person and he has really nice kinda fruity smelling soap and shampoo. Because he's around the church incense so often, it does stick to his robes. The incense has a nice cedar sort of smell to it.The point being in all this, is that he bathes regularly (probably the most often out of anyone in the main cast) and he does smell very nice.

17) What they’d sing at karaoke?

Something upbeat and fun. Maybe from a musical?

18) Special talents they have?

As previously stated, Mulcahy has a serious green thumb when it comes to his garden. He's also got one hell of a right hook for boxing. He plays piano (how well depends entirely on who you ask). Mulcahy has a pretty solid knack for gambling as a whole, but his odds do fair a lot better when making bets specifically on people...rather than cards. He can whistle pretty well too. Carries a nice tune when he sings (still better sounding with a partner).

Sometimes his most important talent is just getting people to agree to let things go with a small smile, and a tiny "please? 😇"

Mulcahy can also read Greek...though that's mostly just so he can read poetry in its original language.

Also did you see his sand castle in GFA? Dude has some mad skills to pull that one off without a mold.

Mulcahy is a mutitalented person. I didn't even name all his talents/skills.

20) Household chore they hate the most?

This is tough, because Mulcahy loves to clean. He loves dishes, and laundry, and finds dusting rather relaxing. Of course, this is all done as an act of service for someone else's benefit; the rest of the 4077th, those he shares the rectory with back home, his mother when he was a child, etc.

My best guess would be cooking. I think he can cook a fairly decent meal, but most of the time he's only ever cooked for himself and that immediately makes him disinterested in the task. He's just doing it because he has to eat. That's it.

21) Their fondest childhood memory?

Ok, not counting the Gentleman Joe memory because we already know all about that one. I'd say it's a memory of a time with his mother for sure. A time when the house was quiet, because his older brothers and Kathy were away at school, his father was working, and there with his head nestled in his mother's lap was baby Mulcahy, listening to her as she read to him, and stroked his head. It was a good place to be.

22) How they spend their money?

While in Korea most of his money goes to St. Teresa's Orphanage and a few creature comforts for himself.

Back at home he definitely still gives a lot to charity (he has his preferred organizations within the greater Philadelphia area). Of course he has to spend money on necessities such as food, toiletries, clothing items as they fall apart, etc. He gives gifts to his loved ones from time to time as well (birthdays and Christmas in particular, but sometimes just to cheer people up).

As for money he spends on himself just because; well he gambles and you gotta have money on hand for that, he sometimes splurges and treats himself to a good quality cigar or a higher quality beer. He's got some good leather dress shoes that he keeps well polished. Oh! And on theater tickets (both plays and the movies). He also occasionally hits the local art museums and will spend hours there looking at the paintings and statues.

(And as I write this, I know suddenly really want to take him to the MET, because he'd absolutely love it.)

23) What kind of alcohol they drink?

Beer and occasionally wine. His max alcohol percentage is 5%. Anything stronger than that and he will get plastered so quickly. Most of the time, when he drinks you'll notice him sort of nursing his beer, as opposed to chugging for the finish. He actually likes the taste of beer, and usually isn't trying to get drunk.

24) What they wish they could change about themselves?

Mulcahy wishes he was a better orator, the kind that really puts the butts in the pews and has them all feeling God's words deep in their hearts. For clarification on this, he isn't a terrible speaker, but his sermons are loaded with dad Father jokes and thinly valed stories of people he knows.

In general, Mulcahy just wants to be better. To do better. He's chasing the approval of others, because he doesn't really approve of himself. Self validation isn't his thing.

25) What other people wish they could change about them?

The people who know and love Mulcahy, wish he could see himself as they see him (goes for most of the fandom as well, I think). But at the same time, his humility is part of what makes him, him, so maybe they just wish he wouldn't beat himself up so much.

People who don't like him or at least don't particularly care about him (Frank, some higher ranking members of the military, couple church officials from his home parish, etc) they would want him to be a bit more "fire and brimstone", and to have a bit more military sense. They want him to be more traditional and fundamentalist in his views. And they'd also like him to stop with the Bible puns. But they don't matter, because they don't like him anyway.

I feel like I've missed some small but still very vital details, but that's the trouble with headcanons; I could go on and on.

[fioreofthemarch]

Finding Her - Chapter Photos

Finding Her has a header photo for each chapter, taken using the in-game camera. These photos were inspired by the chapter contents or recreating one that Link takes in that chapter (if I could manage it!). Here they all are in one place!

Chapter 1

Log is accompanied by a picture of a Zonai Steward Construct. Its large, see-saw head is angled slightly to the side, as if perplexed.

Chapter 2

A photograph of a soft brown mare, saddled and ready for travel. Link is sitting in the saddle, smiling at the camera. The immediate next photo is a self-portrait taken by a Hylian Guard, Scorpis, the camera too-close to his face as he tries to snap a picture of himself and Link, who is waving to the camera from his horse.

Chapter 3

A photograph taken from Impa’s hot air balloon of the geoglyph of Hyrule Ridge, depicting a large figure with long ears and an outstretched hand. 

Chapter 4

A photograph of the huge dark cloud that stretches high into the atmosphere. It is encircled by two dozen or so floating wooden structures.

Chapter 5

A photograph taken from the underside of a Lightroot, its sturdy vines wrapping around the central orange tuba and rising up towards the surface above.  

Chapter 6

A photo of the Gorondia, the Fire Temple, emerging from the Depths. It is flanked by lava falls and seems carved from the bedrock itself. Unseen to the photographer is a small, ghostly figure of a young woman, with blonde hair and green eyes, standing on an upper level of the enormous structure. She looks at the camera with a blank expression. 

Chapter 7

[Kakariko Village - this photograph is not depicted in the chapter]

Chapter 8

A photograph of a lone house in Hateno, in the old pre-Calamity style. It has a single chimney and a rendered brick exterior. Beside the house is a small garden with a large oak tree and a pond that glints in the moonlight. There are frogs in the water, strategically located beneath a concert of fireflies that have gathered at the pond.  

Chapter 9

[Penn at Wetlands Stables - this photograph is not depicted in the chapter]

Chapter 10

[Mipha's Court - this photograph is not depicted in the chapter]

Chapter 11

A photograph of a Zonai contraption: a cart with a steering stick and two small wheels attached. There is a Zonai rocket attached to each wheel. The vehicle looks as fast as it is flimsy. 

Chapter 12

A photograph of the Great Plateau with its evergreen trees and rolling landscape. The Temple of Time is in the foreground, ahead of a gentle hill that rises towards the overlook leading into the Shrine of Resurrection. A campfire is burning, just off the pathway up the hill. 

Chapter 13

A photograph of the painted mural in the Gerudo underground shelter, a determined Riju standing before it. She is deep in thought, a hand to her chin. There is no hint of fatigue on her features. 

Chapter 14

[Purah at Lookout Landing - this photograph is not depicted in the chapter]

Chapter 15

A photograph of Lurelin Village and the Pirate Ship on its shores. The huge, horned skull on the bow leers with blank menace. On the ship, a group of bokoblins and their boss bokoblin dance and jeer. 

Chapter 16

A photograph taken from the Thunderhead Isles of the Popla Foothills to the north. The Light Dragon is seen flying just below the clouds. There's a sense that, no matter where someone is in the world, the dragon’s light would shine upon them. It's a familiar feeling, like the light that shone from Hyrule Castle when its Princess called out to— wait. No, stop that. That’s— what are you talking about? The feelings aren't familiar at all. It’s just a dragon. Nothing more. This isn't even a good photo. It’s blurry, and dark, and should just be deleted. 

Chapter 17

A photograph of a ring of Silent Princesses. They grow tall, strong and radiant, and are clustered around a small shallow in the ground. At the centre, a dragon tear awaits. 

Chapter 18

[Josha at her research station - this photograph is not depicted in the chapter]

Chapter 19

[Penn at Washa's Bluff with the Light Dragon overhead - this photograph is not depicted in the chapter]

Chapter 20

[Rist Peninsula as the sun rises - this photograph is not depicted in the chapter]

[ouahibaaitelhaj]

Assignment 6 part 1 and 2

Part 1: Comparing photo projects

The two projects I am comparing are “A Day in a single mother’s Life” by Marina Salama from the Cairo Student Photography website and “Time as we know it,” a project by Marna Clarke from the Lens Culture competition winners' critics' choice 2022. In the first project, Salama spends a day with a single mother and her son and photographs how their day goes and their connection (Figure 1). In her photo essay project, which falls under the documentary photography genre, Salama talks about how Azza Sultan, the single, divorced mother, had lived with her kid Hazem since 2006 when he got divorced and is in charge of raising him and spending time with him, and how she and her son live in the same neighborhood with her ex-husband and his wife and kids (Salama,(n,d)).

Figure 1: Hazem and his mom Azza looking from the balcony of their house, Marina Salama.

In the second project, the photographer Marna Clarke shares intimate portraits of her an 81 years old wife and her husband, who is 92, as they experience getting old with all its physical and psychological challenges (Figure 2) as an attempt from the photographer to deal with “the inevitability of aging and dying by bringing attention to it and accepting it.” (Clarke,2022) 

Figure 2: “Embrace Igor holding me gently, 2013, Marna Clarke.” (Clarke,2022)

The two projects are similar. They are both photo essays that tell the story of two people going through an experience together at the same time and are there for each other, whether it is being a single mother responsible for a kid (Figure 3) or an aging couple where the wife gets old with her husband gracefully (Figure 4). Both topics are taboos and unusual and shed light on subjects one discusses.

Figure 3: Azza’s son Hazem on his laptop. He is an introvert who likes to spend time alone, Marina Salama.

Figure 4: Igor on Sofa Under Painting. Igor resting with legs and casted arm up underneath one of his paintings, 2021. (Clarke,2022)

 The difference between them is in style and how each photographer chose to approach their topic. Marina’s photographs are raw, unorganized, and maybe not visually appealing. They are picturing the subjects’ life the way it is, which tells us more about them, where and how they live as if the viewer is there (Figure 5). Clarke’s photos are framed well and have esthetically well-done exposures in colors and light (Figure 6). They focus on the old couple and how their bodies experience aging more than their environment and lifestyle. One thing that could have been done better in the first project is to have captions under each photo to allow more understanding and contextualization of the photo.

Figure 5: Items from Azza and Hazem’s house, Mirna Salama

Figure 7: “My legs in the morning light, Clarke, 2020” (Clarke, 2022)

Part 2: Proposal

My final project is entitled Egypt and Masr. I will shed light on social differences and inequality in the country. Since the day I stepped into Egypt, I noticed how different is Tagamo3 lifestyle than other parts of Cairo. It is either expensive places with costly lifestyles or other areas of the city that are underdeveloped and have a completely different lifestyle. It is almost like two worlds, and each is the opposite. The first one is Egypt, in English referring to the modernization and the social class that characterizes it. The second is Masr, in Arabic, referring to the country in North Africa still struggling with uneven development. 

  The value of the project is in how it focuses on a taboo phenomenon, and both sides are detached from each other; therefore, I want to photograph that detachment. This may have been done already, but I believe it is an alarming phenomenon in Cairo, and we must discuss it and document it through photography. The genre is documentary photography, and the project will be a photo essay as I’m telling the story of how two-faced Cairo is and the gap between social classes. The photos will be colored, with no writing on them. They will be a mix of portraits and landscapes from different parts of Cairo addressing the topic in daylight and at night. The establishing shot will be a photo of the city from Cairo Tower.

References

Clarke, M. (2022). Time as we know it - photographs and text by Marna Clarke. 

LensCulture. https://www.lensculture.com/articles/marna-clarke-time-as-we-know-it 

Salama, M. (n.d.). Marina Salama. student photography 

PROJECTSDEPARTMENT OFJOURNALISMAND MassCOMMUNICATIONAMERICANUNIVERSITYIN CAIRO. https://cairostudentphotography.weebly.com/marina-salama.html 

[toastyliltoasts]

📷 Just a pic of me as a baby

🍫 Chocolate :D

✨️ Yeah but that includes my irl name so- (Ones that dont go like crackhead/ fucking idiot 😀)

🎵 I've said this once and I'll say it again, Wilbur Soot/ Love joy is my current obsession who's songs have been my 'current' obsession for the past 5 or 6 months :> but its Concrete - Lovejoy

✏️ Of course my man, they're just really cringe

😏 Holy shit back tf up but yeah-

💛 Yeah ! On both ears

🐰 Uuuh- Maybe like their personality or how they act around people/ friends/ family etc

🍪 Oh deffo chocolate chip.. Maybe like throw some salted caramel chunks in there too because SaLtY-

🐶 Dont take this personally but dog.. I just love dogs

🎧 Ear buds cuz I dont have to charge them (charging sucks-)

🌼 And I quote "Bye, Love you" (Why am I going so soft lmao)

🙃 Uuuuuuh- Idk- You cant read in your dreams ?

🦉 Oh night owl, definitely

🧸 Either the couch or the bed ig ?

🏳️‍🌈 Nope

🦋 Really, Fucking, Dumb (/hj uh funny ? secretive, simp ?)

👖 Bro jeans all the way, I hate how sweatpants stick :p

🥤 Very sad cuz we dont have Starbucks in my country :(

🧡 Just like really bright, neon yellow.. Dont really hate it but dont love it either..

💎 Uuuuuuuuuuuuh you probably expecting a cheesy answer but I dont do cheesy unless I absolutely have to- my mom

☕ Fuck- Definitely coffee.. Its just personally easier for me to make

🦖 Uh mammoth, dodo or ground sloth ? (Just googled it lol)

🌙 I would say almost an year (I started reading Merlin fanfics on here on the December of 2022) but I didnt make this account till a lot later

🌴 Food pls.. (Can you tell Im not that smart yet ?)

🐸 I kinda dont know how to but I'll give you a description.. Baggy clothes but a little leaning on the girly side accessories, love just straight up wooden stuff and plain colours (Ik Im doing a shitty job but I genuinely dont know how to describe an aesthetic)

🔮 Pediatrician (Those doctors who treat kids)

�� Single as a pringle.. Also asian parents so brrr so-

🌿 Just a plain ass baggy gray shirt and a pair of jeans.. I love comfy thats all

🎤 Is this a genuine question lmao ? Yes, I know all the lyrics or sometimes some of them of my favourite songs.. (Full Lyrics = Your New Boyfriend - Wilbur Soot | One Day, Concrete, Normal People Things - Lovejoy | Drivers License, Traitor, Good 4 U, Deja Vu, Happier, Enough for you, Favourite Crime, Jealousy, Jealousy, Hope Ur Okay - Olivia Rodrigo ||

Some of them = Internet Has Ruined Me, I'm in Love with an E-Girl, The Nice Guy Ballad - Wilbur Soot | Portrait of a Blank Slate, Taunt - Lovejoy | Vampire - Olivia Rodrigo)

🤎 A really dark brown that tRanCenDs into a black

💌 Depends on what Im doing.. Whether Im like solving a math question and Im too lazy to write down a long number so I read it out loud so I can remember it or Im, strangely, acting out sort of skit-like stuff..

💄 Tbh no.. I dont like makeup cuz they make me look like Im from the undead lmao-

🌸 "You talk a lot but that's why I love you" Stfu Im not admitting that it was from a Wilbur Chatbot on C. Ai *cries in the corner*

💞 @kimjeonej @edirazirollyx @listenheresweaty @poraphia @haunted-headset

~ 💖 ASK GAME 💖 ~

📷 What’s set as your phone’s lockscreen?

🍫 Cheese or chocolate?

✨ Do you have any nicknames?

🎵 Last song you listened to?

✏️ Have you ever written fanfiction?

😏 Are you on discord?

 💛 Do you have any piercings?

🐰 What do you think says the most about a person?

🍪 If you were a cookie, what kind would you be?

🐶 Are you more of a dog person or a cat person?

🎧 Headphones or earbuds?

🌼 What’s the last thing you said out loud?

🙃 What’s a weird fact that you know?

🦉 Are you a morning person or a night owl?

🧸 Favorite place to nap?

🏳️‍🌈 Are you a member of the LGBTQIA+ community?

🦋 Describe yourself in three words.

👖 Jeans or sweatpants?

🥤 What’s your go-to Starbucks order?

🧡 A color you can’t stand?

💎 What’s your most prized possession?

☕ Coffee or tea?

🦖 Favorite extinct animal?

🌙 How long have you been on tumblr?

🌴 Desert island item?

🐸 Describe your aesthetic.

🔮 What’s your dream job?

💙 Relationship status?

🌿 Describe your favorite outfit.

🎤 Is there a song you know all the lyrics to?

🤎 What color is your hair?

💌 Do you talk to yourself?

💄 Do you wear makeup?

🌸 Best compliment you ever received?

💞 @ your favorite blog.

Reblogs are appreciated!

[shamsabaddai-ardn631]

WK2 SDL: 12 Photographers & Portrait style analysis:

Image #1 & #2: Shirin Neshat: https://www.gladstonegallery.com/artist/shirin-neshat/work-detail/8052/i-simin-from-land-of-dreams-series-i

Mostly black & white photography, Posed, studio controlled lighting, Political themes like fundamentalism/dictatorship, Cultural identity, Fanaticism, Feminism, high contrast, often overlays her photography with farsi text and calligraphy and poetry to evoke culture and background and explore themes of being a woman in Iran, Often/Mainly features portraits of women or her now self (eg; 'Speechless'), her images are dreamy and lyrical and bold and confrontational which evokes defiance, and the feminine spirit. https://www.blind-magazine.com/news/portrait-of-an-artist-in-conversation-with-shirin-neshat/

2) Nadav Kander:

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cinematic, feels very still, lots of negative/empty space, can be black & white or colours, sometimes adding elements in post but knows when to be reserved and when to add to an image, most of his portraits have studio lights, backlit, atmospheric quality, soft textures and melancholy colour/tonality, sort of sombre feeling and meditative affect, soft focus, diffraction, and a subtle halo around the subject

3) Dana Scruggs

(image sourced from the video linked above: A self portrait taken during Covid quarintine by Dana Scruggs)

-high contrast images, strong shapes & fluid form, empowering imagery, celebrates Black subjects & identity, dynamic, makes use of available light, works fast, off camera flash/or single strobe, unexpected and intimate images, clever placement of subject in frame. In this case, she is cleverly placing herself by the window so that she is lit by daylight, and the room is softly lit too but fades into the shadows, so she chose a very specific time of day.

4) Richard Avedon

black & white, stark white backgrounds, fashion photography style, emphasis on the subject, uses studio lighting, minimal style with lots of negative space, uses strobes. In this case, I don't see harsh shadows on his subjects face so there's soft box lighting ahead of him to fill in the shadows and give softness to the face and features, and there's no shadows behind him so I'm guessing that he's backlit as well..

5) Annie Leibovitz

-full length, negative fill, big soft box (parabolic lighting) up close, light is coming a little bit from behind / sort of angled a little bit back so that light almost glances across the face & body from the side by coming just infront of the subject and glancing away, hard fall off of light, creates shadows.

6) Dorothea Lange:

-very cropped, intimate, photo is taken in natural daylight, the centre if the image (the boy's face) is brighter and the edges are framed by dark done in post, ethereal and dreamy innocent feel to the image, film grain/textured, not stark black & white, soft, warm tonality, showcasing and creating empathy.

7) Platon

-sits on floor/shoots from slightly below to get subject to lean slightly down and forwards, graphic simple clear minimalistic image, focus is tight on the face of the subject, the face is lit by controlled studio light faced directly at the face but it's soft so its a soft box type of light, diffused but not too diffused, very dark back ground so the light must be strong and close and no other lights to fill in, 35mm wide angle camera so he can get nice and close to the subject, relaxed subject/in control position, very deep and up close and personal, edges are dark and frames the lit face which is the central and only focus, very clean aesthetic.

8) Peter Lindbergh

-Raw image, fashion/editorial, naturalistic, lit by daylight, high contrast lighting lights her face at an angle from the front-left, black & white but natural, famous for no retouching or photoshopping to the images afterwards, moody, cinematic feel, minimal makeup on the model, medium shot, lots of movement in hair from wind, telephoto lens to get close to the subject.

9) Irving Penn

-posed deliberately in a corner ( a signature of his), simple minimal background to confine and draw the eye of the viewer, fashion/editorial, simple light set up; could be daylight from infant and slightly above... or studio light set up in front and slightly above agreed down? (he was famous for a 'northern' lighting technique with one light). This is image was likely taken in studio. lots of contrast. The image is very confronting and direct yet relaxed and truthful.

10) Sally Mann

-romantic imagery, moody, black & white film, the image is peculiar, ephemeral, the light is coming from above, I think it could be a natural environment they're in so the light is natural light maybe dappled through some trees above or something like that? definitely from above and very strong, everything else recedes into the background and disappears, vignetting, she is taking the photo from a low position and angled downwards.

11) Jo Spence

feminist themes, socialist, photography is raw, as therapy, this portrait is close up, medium, studio light angled 45degrees from the back left so that the light travels across her body toward the front, and perhaps slightly pointing up towards her face, no other right source, colour is very true and natural, she is posed close to the wall...maybe about a meter, but no harsh shadows in the background so the light is filling in because its angled sideways. I think its beautiful, yet more truthful and real instead of something dreamlike.

12) Ziqian Liu

Image shot in natural light, light is soft and diffused from a window, similar to morning lighting, the mirror is symbolic of the ideal, she's working with reflection, the light will also be reflecting onto her, and the camera seems very slightly angled/turned but centred. She is working with her natural environment. Evokes simplicity, natural beauty, serenity, nature and balance.

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cultural project 2 - awards research

AOP student Awards – 

established in 1980s to highlight emerging talent in further education across the uk.

The categories include people, places and things. These catergories have broad entry requirements so as to have a larger scope of different work submitted for each.

People is any images that have humans as the subject matter. Initially called portrait AOP changed it to people as there were many entrances that featured animals and other subjects that could loosely be called portraits.

Places is a very broad category which includes landcsapes and architecture as well as anything else that could loosely be used as a location Image.

Things is the category for everything else including still life and the aforementioned animals and other things removed from “Portrait”

The specific rules, entry requirements and prizes have not yet been released for the 2025 competition 

Based on last years requirements you are able to submit 1 image or a series of up to 4 

And images must be RGB and jpeg in format, 3500 pixels on the long edge, 300 dpi, and not exeed 10 megabytes in file size.

Prices last year were as follows 

Single image

Members – £6:00

Non-members – £9.00

Series of images (up to 4)

Members – £10.00

Non-members – £14.00

Portrait of Britan awards – 

This awards is curated by the British journal of photography and is the largest annual photography exhibition in the uk which shows 100 of the winning entries on digital displays across the uk as well as having 200 of the shortlisted entries published in the yearly released Portrait of Britain book.

Images must be portraiture and have been shot withing the uk after the specified date for the start of the competition which has not been released for volume 8 as of yet. There seems to be no requirements on equipment used or style of portrait.

The winning and shortlisted photographers must be available to supply high-res files promptly for publication (Adobe 98 RGB, 300dpi, tiff, 8 bit, full resolution and minimum 3000px on the longest side).

British journal of photography digital access and full access members get free entry into all of their competitions, digital access costs £19.75 per quarter and is billed annually and full access is £29.75 per quarter and is billed annually. You can also by an entry separately on the competition entry website which isn’t yet live for this year.

Sony World Photography Awards – 

The Sony world photography awards have 4 entry categories the professional competition, open competition, student competition and youth competition.

Each of these has differing entry requirements however the one I am most likely to enter would be the open competition.

It is free to enter and you may enter up to 3 images for no cost, you can enter more than three images if you buy image bundles and there is no limit on the mount you can submit doing this.

This years entries are closed so it would be the 2026 competition that I would be entering into as it opens at the end of this year and usually ends in January.

Images should be no smaller than 1MB and no larger than 5MB. Images should be JPEG files. All images must be saved in the sRGB colour model.

There are many categories within each of the awards that are done by the world photo awards so I will decide what one I’m entering in after they are released.

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Advanced Masking Techniques for Creative Effects | Shabd Production House

Masking is an essential tool in video editing, enabling creative manipulation of footage. Mastering advanced masking techniques can elevate editing skills. Shabd Production House, a Lucknow-based company, specializes in creating visually compelling content using these techniques, aiming to elevate the skills of budding editors and professionals.

This article delves into advanced masking techniques for creative effects, demonstrating their potential to enhance projects like promotional videos, short films, and social media campaigns, thereby making them stand out.

What is Masking in Video Editing?

Masking is a technique used in professional editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro, which involves isolating specific parts of a video frame to apply effects, adjustments, or overlays.

Masking enables:

Selective color grading

Creating transitions

Adding motion graphics

Achieving complex visual effects

Shabd Production House, a leading video production company in Lucknow, employs masking to create distinctive and captivating videos that are customized to meet the specific requirements of their clients.

Essential Tools for Masking

The use of the right tools, such as advanced video editing software, is essential for achieving professional results.

Adobe Premiere Pro: For basic and advanced masking, such as shape masks and tracking.

Adobe After Effects: Ideal for motion tracking and complex visual effects.

DaVinci Resolve: For color grading and advanced compositing.

Final Cut Pro: For seamless transitions and overlays.

The combination of these tools and creativity can provide endless possibilities for your video projects.

Advanced Masking Techniques for Creative Effects

1. Seamless Transitions

Seamless transitions can elevate the flow of your video. Using masking, you can:

Blend two clips by masking out elements like doors, walls, or objects to create a natural transition.

Apply shape masks to reveal the next scene through geometric designs.

Shabd Production House employs masking transitions in corporate videos to enhance the engagement of presentations.

2. Object Removal and Replacement

Masking is a technique used by editors to remove unwanted objects or replace them with new elements, facilitated by motion tracking and advanced masking tools.

Masking is a technique used to remove distracting elements from a scene, such as a crowded market scene in Lucknow, while maintaining the essence of the location.

3. Split Screen Effects

Split screen effects are ideal for displaying multiple perspectives or parallel stories by masking specific sections of your footage.

Display different clips side by side.

Blend elements from multiple clips into a single frame.

This technique is particularly effective in promotional videos or creative storytelling.

4. Creative Text Effects

Masking can bring text to life by:

Animating text to appear behind or through objects.

Creating reveals effects where text emerges as if written in real-time.

Shabd Production House frequently employs these effects in brand promotions and title sequences.

5. Advanced Compositing

Compositing involves layering video elements to create a unified scene, with masking playing an essential role in achieving this.

Green screen removal and replacement.

Blending CGI or animated elements into live-action footage.

The use of animated overlays in promotional videos can enhance the visual appeal of the destination.

6. Double Exposure Effects

Double exposure is a technique that merges multiple clips to create a surreal, artistic effect by masking specific areas.

Blend a portrait with a landscape or abstract visuals.

Add texture or depth to a scene.

This technique works well in music videos, short films, and advertisements.

7. Dynamic Tracking Masks

Dynamic masks are a method used to track objects or subjects in motion, providing a useful tool for various applications.

Highlighting moving subjects in a frame.

Applying effects like blur, glow, or color adjustments selectively.

Shabd Production House utilizes tracking masks in event coverage videos to highlight essential moments and subjects.

Applications of Advanced Masking Techniques

1. Promotional Videos

Our video production services in Lucknow offer customized solutions for businesses to enhance promotional videos with eye-catching effects, dynamic transitions, and visually appealing text overlays.

2. Social Media Content

Short-form content is a creative medium that can be enhanced through advanced masking techniques.

Create loopable transitions for Instagram reels.

Add animated text effects to highlight key messages.

3. Corporate Videos

For corporate projects, masking can:

Highlight products or services.

Add sleek transitions and animations to presentations.

4. Wedding and Event Videos

In event videography, masking allows editors to:

Blend romantic montages seamlessly.

Add creative effects to highlight memorable moments.

Tips for Mastering Advanced Masking Techniques

Understand the Basics: Master basic mask techniques such as shape masking, feathering, and basic motion tracking before moving on to advanced techniques.

Plan Your Shots: When shooting footage, consider the application of masking, as clean, stable footage is optimal for complex masks.

Use High-Quality Software: To access advanced masking features, it is recommended to invest in professional tools like Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro.

Experiment and Practice: Experimentation leads to creativity, so consider combining masking with other effects like keyframing or color grading to enhance your work.

Stay Updated: Utilize trends and tutorials to acquire new skills and maintain your proficiency.

Why Choose a Shabd Production House?

Shabd Production House, a renowned video editing and production service provider in Lucknow, offers advanced masking techniques and expertise to ensure your videos stand out in the competitive market.

We offer top-notch results for corporate projects and creative campaigns, serving as a video editing or full-fledged video production company in Lucknow, ensuring top-notch results and exceeding expectations.

Conclusion

Advanced masking techniques revolutionize video editing by enhancing storytelling, creating visually stunning effects, and captivating audiences. Mastering these techniques and collaborating with professionals like Shabd Production House unlocks endless possibilities for video projects.

Shabd Production House is a reputable video editing company in Lucknow that offers cutting-edge techniques and creativity to bring your vision to life.

Contact Information

Email us: info.shabdproduction@gmail.com

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7x3=21 : Simple. Small. Made up of only elegant numbers. 3 is a child. but a child with no personal relationship to 7. So perhaps this equation is his view of her from a distance, mysterious, respectable, and chic. Additionally, 7 and 3 create the perfect number of 10 when added.

7x7=49 : Mother crossover event for the ages. She stands alone but does not stagnate, and almost arrives at the highly elegant 50. 49 consists of 4 and 9. 4 is a young child of no relation to her, but happy and well adjusted for her age, a total inverse of 9. 9 is death, the gate every number must pass through before entering the double digits, everyone loses something to him, but 7's loss is highly personal and painful.

Also significant is not arriving at 50, the tens place, and therefore adult and or more powerful form of 5, her mistreated son. Maybe she is unwilling to face him and how she failed. Maybe she is confident enough to stand next to him, and potentially make amends. This equation is an almost complete portrait of 7 and her contradictions, but leaves just enough gaps and shadows to remain mysterious. Perhaps it is her own view of herself in an uncertain but optimistic present. Regardless, the vivacity of 4, gothicism of 9, and uncut chicness of 7 create what is maybe the most glamorous single process equation.

7x8=56 : And the gaps in the portrait are filled in, unveiling all of 7's most miserable edges. 8 is the barrier between 7 and 9. On one side of the coin he keeps peace and cushions the loss and pain 7 and other numbers feel surrounding 9, but on the other is stifling and repressive. He is not malicious, but his paternalism prevents catharsis from being reached.

56 is 7's two children, and by extension her parenting. 5, as we have established, is her mistreated son. He is younger, and much more distant from her, mostly hanging out with 10, 8, or the younger numbers. His older forms are important, powerful, and of upright moral character. In contrast, 6 is 7's older son whom she has spoiled and coddled. He is more or less isolated from the other numbers except for 8, who he looks up to as an older brother figure. His older forms are petulant but otherwise completely unremarkable.

This equation is almost entirely centered on 7's unhappy recent past, and perhaps is her own negative memory of the period. The paternalism, poor parenting, and inescapable domestic misery create what may be the most unmistakably heterosexual equation.

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New iPad Mini 6 and Low-End iPad Model Launch Dates

The September 2021 sixth-generation iPad mini sports a bigger display, no Home button, A15 Bionic chip, and USB-C port.

The iPad mini has squared edges, an all-screen design, and a top power button Touch ID fingerprint scanner like the iPad Air. Volume buttons are on top and there’s no Smart Connector on the rear, unlike the iPad Air. Latest iPad mini lacks Touch ID Home button.

The iPad mini has 8.3-inch 2,266 by 1,488 Liquid Retina display. The display has True Tone, P3 broad colour, and 500 nits. A15 Bionic CPU makes the iPhone 13 80% faster than the iPad mini. Initial 5G iPad minis.

Added features include a 12MP Wide rear camera with ̒/1.8 aperture and a 12MP Ultra Wide front-facing camera with Centre Stage for video chats.

The sixth-generation iPad mini magnetically stores, pairs, and charges this second-generation Apple Pencil. The 10-hour battery life matches previous iPads. Space Grey, Pink, Starlight, and Purple iPad minis are available. The 64GB Wi-Fi-only iPad mini costs $499 and the 256GB $649. Cellular models cost $150 extra.

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg said in his Power On email today that new iPad models, including the iPad mini, would be available as early as late 2024.

Design

Apple dramatically altered the sixth-generation iPad mini to resemble an iPad Air. All-display iPad minis lack bezels and Touch ID Home buttons.

Reduced bezels make the iPad mini 6’s 8.3-inch display larger than the mini 5’s 7.9-inch. Touch ID is on the top power button because there is no Home button. The iPad mini 6 has flat, rounded display edges like the iPad Air, iPad Pro, and current iPhones. The iPad mini’s top and bottom are slimmer despite its narrow bezel.

The iPad mini measures 7.69 inches (195.4 mm) long, 5.3 inches (134.8 mm) wide, and 0.25 inches (6.3 mm) thick, but the iPad mini 6 eliminates the mini 5 headphone jack. Apple’s smallest tablet, the iPad mini, weights 293 grammes. Cellular versions feature more hardware and weigh a few grammes.

First iPad with top-mounted volume controls. Volume buttons are on top to permit a magnetic side connector for charging the second-generation Apple Pencil.

Landscape cellular iPad minis have a nano-SIM slot on the side, two speakers on top and bottom, and a microphone. One-lens rear camera. Space Grey, Pink, Purple, and Silver-Gold Starlight are iPad mini 6 hues.

Power TouchID

Touching the iPad mini’s top Touch ID power button detects your fingerprint like the mini 5’s Home button. Touch ID unlocks iPads, opens apps, uses Apple Pay, etc. On iPad mini 6, Touch ID works in portrait and landscape. The Touch ID power button activates Siri.

USB-C

Apple replaced the Lightning port with a bottom USB-C port to align the iPad mini with the Air and Pro. USB-C links the iPad mini to 4K and 5K TVs, cameras, and more. The right USB-C cable charges iPhones and Apple Watches at 5Gbps.

Display

The 8.3-inch, 2266×1488, 326-ppi iPad mini 6 display is laminated. Like the iPad Air, the iPad mini 6 offers True Tone and Wide Colour for vibrant colours.

True Tone matches display white balance to ambient lighting for eye comfort. The iPad mini’s display warms to avoid clashing with the room’s yellow lighting. The iPad mini 6 has 500 nits, 1.8% reflectivity, and antireflective coating. Every iPad has oleophobic fingerprint protection.

Apple Pencil

The second-generation Apple Pencil works with iPad mini 6, Air, and Pro. The magnetic strip on the iPad mini 6 charges the Apple Pencil 2.

A15 Bionic Chip

The iPhone 13’s 6-core A15 CPU runs at 2.9GHz on the iPad mini 6. Due to downclocking, iPad mini CPU is 2–8% slower than iPhone 13. Single-core and multi-core Geekbench scores for the iPad mini 6 average 1,595 and 4,540. Average iPhone 13 single-core and multi-core scores are 1,730 and 4,660.

Chip is stronger than iPad mini’s, slower than iPhone 13. One-core and multi-core performance are 40% and 70% quicker on the iPad mini 6 than the mini 5. 4-core and 5-core GPUs for A15 CPU. The iPad mini has the iPhone 13 Pro’s faster 5-core CPU. The iPad mini 6 has 80% quicker graphics.

A Brain Engine

Cinematic Mode and Smart HDR 3 use 15.8 trillion image signal processor operations per second from the A15’s 16-core Neural Engine.

RAM

The new iPad mini features 4GB RAM, up from 3GB. Its RAM matches iPad Air.

Space to Store

Base 64GB and 256GB iPad minis exist. None in 128GB.

Rear Camera

The iPad mini 6 features a 12-megapixel rear camera with /1.8 aperture, 5x digital zoom, 5-element lens, and quad-LED True Tone lighting. Camera is equivalent to iPad Air but not as advanced as iPhone 13 or iPad Pro.

Panorama, Burst Mode, Smart HDR 3, Live Photos, Focus Pixels, broad colour capture, auto photo stabilization, and more are supported. Slo-mo 120 or 240 fps and 4K 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps are supported. The iPad mini can capture 1080p at 30 or 60 fps with time-lapse, cinematic stabilization, and continuous focusing.

Camera facing front, centre stage

A front-facing FaceTime HD camera has /2.4 aperture and 122 degree field of view. FaceTime’s Centre Stage, debuted with the iPad Pro, works with the front camera.

Centre Stage frames FaceTime calls. Wide-angle front-facing camera shows more, while A15 keeps you in focus when moving.

When there are many calls, the camera zooms out for visibility and sound. Centre Stage works with Zoom and other video apps despite being FaceTime-designed.

Battery Life

The iPad mini 6 utilises its 19.3-watt-hour battery. The battery lasts 10 hours on WiFi and 9 hours on cellular for surfing and streaming video, according to Apple.

Connectivity

The iPad mini 6 supports 5G networks, although not the fastest mmWave networks like US 5G iPhones. It only operates on slower but more common Sub-6GHz networks.

The fastest 5G networks are mmWave, but they are short-range and can be blocked by buildings, trees, and other obstacles, thus they are only used in major cities, concerts, airports, and other busy areas.

Urban, suburban, and rural US and international areas use sub-6GHz 5G more. Due to its low availability, mmWave won’t be missed in most 5G networks.

WiFi and Bluetooth

Both Bluetooth 5.0 and 802.11ax WiFi 6 are supported on the iPad mini 6.

Other Features

The iPad mini has a barometer, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, and three-axis gyroscope.

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[6 Images: First one is a cover page consisting of a photo of an armchair, a spooky wardrobe, and a portrait of a stern woman. Text reads "Five Haunted Houses and their Literary Descriptions." The rest are all just screenshots of text.

Image 2: Hill House. Hill House, not sane, stood by itself against its hills, holding darkness within; it had stood so for eighty years and might stand for eighty more. (para break) This house, which seemed somehow to have formed itself, flying together into its own powerful pattern under the hands of its builders, fitting itself into its own construction of lines and angles, reared its great head back against the sky without concession to humanity. It was a house without kindness, never meant to be lived in, not a fit place for people or for love or for hope. Exorcism cannot alter the countenance of a house; Hill House would stay as it was until it was destroyed. (The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson)

Image 3: 124. 124 was spiteful. Full of a baby's venom. The women in the house knew it and so did the children. (para break) Shivering, Denver approached the house, regarding it, as she always did, as a person rather than a structure. A person that wept, sighed, trembled and fell into fits. Her steps and her gaze were the cautious ones of a child approaching a nervous, idle relative (someone dependent but proud). A breastplate of darkness hid all the windows except one. Its dim glow came from Baby Suggs' room. (Beloved by Toni Morrison)

Image 4: Silver House. This house is bigger than you know! There are extra floors, with lots of people in them. They are looking people. They look at you, and they never move. We do not like them. We do not like this house, and we are glad to be going away. This is the end of our letter. (para break) Our new house had two big brown grids of windows with a row of brick in between each grid. No windows for the attic. From the outside the windows didn't look as if they could be opened, they didn't look as if they were there to let air or light in, they were funny square eyes, friendly, tired. The roof was a solid triangle with a fat rectangular chimney behind it. Lily bounced out of the van first and I scrambled out of the other side and crooked my arm so as to escort her to the door. The house is raised from the road and laid along the top of a brick staircase, surrounded by thick hedge with pink flowers fighting through it. (White is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi)

Image 5: High Place. This house is sick with rot, stinks of decay, brims with every single evil and cruel sentiment. I have tried to hold onto my wits to keep this foulness away, but I cannot. And I find myself losing track of time and thoughts. Please, please. They are cruel and unkind, and they will not let me go. I bar my door, but still they come. They whisper at night, and I am so afraid of these restless dead, these ghosts, fleshless things. (Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia)

Image 6: The House of Usher. I know not how it was --- but, with the first glimpse of the building, a sense of insufferable gloom pervaded my spirit. I say insufferable; for the feeling was unrelieved by any of that half-pleasurable, because poetic, sentiment, with which the mind usually receives even the sternest natural images of the desolate or terrible. I looked upon the scene before me --- upon the mere house, and the simple landscape features of the domain --- upon the bleak walls --- upon the vacant eye-like windows --- upon a few rank sedges --- and upon a few white trunks of decayed trees --- with an utter depression of the soul which I can compare to no earthly sensation more properly than to the after-dream of the reveller upon opium --- the bitter lapse into every-day life --- the hideous dropping off of the veil. (The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe)]

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Carrie Mae Weems

“My work endlessly explodes the limits of tradition.”

Weems uses her own persona to “respond to a number of issues: woman’s subjectivity, woman’s capacity to revel in her body, and the woman’s construction of herself, and her own image.” (Weems, quoted in Carrie Mae Weems: The Kitchen Table Series (Houston: Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, 1996), 6). Weems, or rather her protagonist, inhabits the same intimate domestic interior throughout the series.

Carrie Mae Weems (American, b. 1953). Untitled (Woman and Daughter with Children) from The Kitchen Table Series, 1990. Gelatin silver print, 27 ¼ x 27 1/4.

Her works centre around the same dining room table and single hanging light. The downlighting focuses on the subjects at the table, honing in on the story they tell together. The series of photographs from The Kitchen Table Series has a continuous elements of the main "protagonist" Carrie herself. They appear as an externalisation of an internal dialogue of personal experience.

The image above in particular has the portrait subject still with the other supporting subjects blurred in movement which a really dynamic frame. It looks similar to how some scenes in moving image present time passing by with the main character standing still among movement.

In other images I found these isn't sitting in the centre but sometimes standing behind the light or sitting at the side of the table. Some photos she engages with the camera but most she doesn't and is otherwise engaging or observing the other subjects in frame.

This is an interesting approach to a series of photographs to tell a story, particularly in the sense you can tell quite a complex narrative with the same setting and lighting. For variation, changing the angle or height of the camera, change in focal length, range of focus and changing frame position.

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Alexandria Unveiled: Exploring The Charms Of The City Through Motorbike Hire

Nestled in the heart of Egypt's rich history, Alexandria beckons to adventurers seeking a blend of ancient wonders and contemporary allure. While touring this captivating city by foot or bus is a common choice, there's a more invigorating way to experience Alexandria's treasures – by opting for motorbike hire. Whether you're a local resident looking to rediscover your city or a traveler eager to delve into its mysteries, here's your comprehensive guide to uncovering Alexandria's charms through the exhilarating lens of motorbike exploration.

1. Embrace the Authentic Pulse

Choosing motorbike hire near Alexandria isn't just about getting around; it's about immersing yourself in the authentic rhythm of the city. Feel the vibrant energy of the streets as you navigate through historic quarters, bustling markets, and modern districts. The sensory experience on a motorbike brings you closer to the heartbeat of Alexandria, letting you truly become a part of its narrative.

2. Effortless Exploration

Alexandria's streets can be a mix of bustling activity and hidden oases. With a motorbike at your disposal, you can effortlessly explore the city's diverse facets. Maneuver through traffic with ease, venture into charming alleyways, and discover lesser-known spots that might remain hidden to those confined within the confines of a car.

3. Ancient and Modern Icons

Alexandria's allure lies in its intriguing blend of ancient history and contemporary influences. Renting a motorbike enables you to seamlessly transition from marveling at the ancient Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Library of Alexandria) to savoring the waterfront promenade of the Corniche. You'll have the freedom to navigate from the stunning Qaitbay Citadel to the lively streets of Montaza, all within a single day's journey.

4. Coastal Escapes

The allure of Alexandria is deeply intertwined with its stunning Mediterranean coastline. On a motorbike, you can savor the sea breeze as you cruise along the famous Alexandria-Cairo desert road, offering breathtaking views of the azure waters on one side and the majestic desert on the other.

5. Multicultural Neighborhoods

Motorbike hire in Alexandria presents the opportunity to delve into the city's diverse neighborhoods. From the vibrant chaos of Attarine to the artistic vibes of El-Montaza, you can explore the various shades of Alexandria's multicultural fabric. Riding through these neighborhoods allows you to connect with local culture and observe the daily lives of the residents.

6. Thrills of the Road

The thrill of riding a motorbike amplifies the excitement of exploring Alexandria. The wind in your hair, the hum of the engine, and the connection with the road under your wheels elevate your journey into an exhilarating adventure. Each turn becomes an opportunity for discovery, making the exploration all the more invigorating.

7. Hidden Gems and Local Delights

With motorbike hire, you can venture off the beaten path and uncover hidden gems that may elude the average traveler. Seek out charming cafes, tucked-away markets, and quaint bookshops that are cherished by locals. These discoveries paint a more intimate portrait of Alexandria's soul.

In Conclusion

Opting for motorbike hire in Alexandria is more than just a mode of transportation; it's a gateway to an immersive, thrilling, and authentic exploration of the city. It's an invitation to embrace the local pulse, rediscover historic wonders, and engage with contemporary dynamics. Whether you're a resident looking to experience your city anew or a visitor eager to connect with Alexandria's essence, motorbike hire promises an adventure that transcends the ordinary. So, gear up, feel the engine's power beneath you, and embark on a journey that will forever link you to the enchanting story of Alexandria.

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Certainly, here are the montages, actions, and dialogues for Part 2 featuring Baby Tristesse's sad montages:

Montage 1: Baby Tristesse Cuddles Stuffed Animal

Action: Baby Tristesse sits alone in a corner, cuddling a stuffed teddy bear tightly. A single tiny tear rolls down her cheek.

Montage 2: Baby Tristesse on a Rainy Day

Action: Baby Tristesse sits by a window on a rainy day, her face showing a deep sense of melancholy as she watches the raindrops.

Montage 3: Baby Tristesse Watches a Sad Movie

Action: Baby Tristesse watches a children's movie with a sad scene. Her lower lip quivers, and she wipes away a tear with a tiny hand.

Montage 4: Baby Tristesse Seeks Comfort in a Blanket

Action: Baby Tristesse clings to her soft, security blanket, her eyes filled with sorrow as she wraps it tightly around herself.

Montage 5: Baby Tristesse Listens to a Lullaby

Action: Baby Tristesse lies in her crib, listening to a soothing lullaby. She closes her eyes with a tear in her eye, feeling a deep sense of sadness.

Montage 6: Baby Tristesse Gazing at a Family Portrait

Action: Baby Tristesse gazes at a family portrait on the wall with a forlorn expression, as if missing someone dearly.

Montage 7: Baby Tristesse Comforted by Parents

Action: Baby Tristesse cries out in distress, and her parents rush to her side, offering soothing cuddles and reassurance.

Dialogue (Tristesse's parents):

Mom: "It's okay, sweetheart. Mommy's here."

Dad: "We've got you, Tristesse."

Montage 8: Baby Tristesse's Reflection in the Mirror

Action: Baby Tristesse looks at her reflection in a mirror, and her frown deepens, as if seeing her own sadness reflected back at her.

Montage 9: Baby Tristesse Shares a Solemn Moment with a Pet

Action: Baby Tristesse shares a solemn moment with the family pet, both seeming to understand each other's sadness.

Montage 10: Baby Tristesse Comforts a Friend

Action: Baby Tristesse notices another baby friend who's upset. She offers a tiny, supportive hug, as if trying to comfort them.

These montages capture Baby Tristesse's deep sense of sadness and her ability to empathize with others who are also feeling down.