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365/365 || Going out with a bang!!!!
Made by Aqua Libra
For everything there is a beginning and an end, there is an A and there is a Z, there is Alfa and Omega. This symbolizes so many things for me now. It closes the cycle of 365 images. Started out as a impulsive ADHD maxie project with a what the hell, let's give it a try kinda feel to it and see what I could come up with, to make 365 photos and keep it interesting combined with my poetry and my sick sense of humor :) During the project I've started to notice that it was also a very personal journey for me to wake up and shake some old demons off, and as you may know old demons made me sick. Losing control over one side of your body isn't funny, losing the ability to speak properly isn't funny. months of insecurities and tests wasn't funny...oh don't get me wrong I am doing so much better and working my way back :). So as you may know it took me a lot more than a year to finish this 365..but all things that happened never made me quit..and my girl never made me quit. I cannot imagine what I would have done without her, with this project, helping me getting dressed, driving me to the hospital and so much more. I love you Liesje!! And for you sweet guys and sweet girls, I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your wonderful support and concern and even sweet presents during this 365 rollercoaster and my sickness, it really sometimes brought me to tears. I always thought that Internet friendships were a lot of blabla..but now I know there can be real warm connections and I cherish them allot. And some people that are with me from the beginning have a special place in my heart.. *M-C1*: I so respect your work all over the years Lisa and to do what you do..I can't do..You’re the Flickr queen bee!! Thank you for being such a big sweet and funny friend!! I hope we will get to meet someday and please stay in touch, love ya! xoxox Vogelmeisje and Anne C..will you be my mom in next life? :)..butterfly..butterfly..you always flutter by..and love the way you dream..never loose that.xoxox EeF: van de boot zo noemen wij je :) en mijn zussie.. een Kanjer..connected en.. wij gaan nog heel veel avonturen beleven :) xoxo Pandora: heerlijke buuf en jeetje zo zie je maar, even een foto in de gang en gelijk kind aan huis, houden zo hoor :) xoxo Dracorubio: jees man wat hou ik van jou!! bedankt voor de ervaring..you're the master and mijn allerbeste vriend!! xoxo Nyah: principessa..my little truthful, honest and stubborn architect..you woke me up and we share a spiritual world.xoxo Vi master: I love the way you speak and how you grow and show us your perspective on things..and your sense of humor..will get you your seeds..will not forget!! xoxo Beyond the box: my sweet bitch..stay strong,.. YOU, can do anything and everything!!! xoxo Chernobyl Bob: I always thought you were a bob :) Matt.xox Basiljonez: meeting you natural nutty is a pleasure and you made me laugh alot!xox Jason: show mee tha bootyyy :0)xoxo Miss Giggi:..lady with a sharp smart mind and such a big heart.xoxo Tyla: let's have that tyskie beer one day :)xoxo LH20-LA: sweet Lauren..hang in there dudetje and I wish I was a wizard..you know what I mean. (())xox Shaefer: Thank you for all the times you rescued me mate..The new A-team has arrived :) xoxo Sigi K: I am so impressed and touched by your work and stories..my Aquarian friend..you are a true artist! xoxo Fransesca: don't stop following your dreams! xoxo Hardyc: my favorite gassy friend...don't steal my mask in the mean time but hide it for me ok?xx pfew I have so much to say and so much more people to thank but I am afraid the list can go on and on so I will stop here...don't feel bad if your name doesn't pop up..I really appreciate all your sweet and funny comments over the last period have a wonderful, healthy and joyful 2011 and hope to see you soon.. have a good one and..don't break things you can't repair. Happy New Year my flickr stars!! Love, Maxxxx
330/365 || Honor Life {EXPLORED}
Made by Aqua Libra
This land was being used as Blooding Grounds by the Yautja. Every couple of years, between two and five, male un-bloods and Young Bloods was gathered by their elders and veterans to lead them on hunts. The un-bloods to experience their first taste of the thrill of the hunt and to pass into adult hood if they survive the hunt and pass the trials laid before them. The Young Bloods, already in their adult hood, were only given prey to further hone on their hunting skills so they would be ensured survival to earn their own rite to give children and pass into full-blooded Yautja. The Yautjas tool of the hunt, their most aggressive and ultimate prey: Kainde Amedha. Otherwise known as, Hard Meat, or, Xenomorphs, Bugs, Aliensand other species.The Yautja were surprise when they learned of the Humans colonizing their hunting grounds. This however did not change their minds in relocating. In fact, to them, it would only add to the thrill of the hunt.The eggs were laid somewhat close to the compound and as anticipated, some Humans that ventured out became curious of the newly laid eggs and were quickly impregnated. Distraught and unaware of what they carried within their chests, the colony members stumbled through their town gates and soon became the cause that infected and destroyed their peaceful society. As their numbers dwindled, a distress beacon was sent which called to the attention of the Marines. A Platoon stationed not far from LV6205 were given orders to rescue the remaining citizens and destroy all the Xenomorphs. They were prepared for a Xenomorph assault upon arrival, but unprepared for the giant beasts that awaited outside the city walls. The Yautja. There was plenty of Kainde Amedha to go around, but to ensure a great hunt, the Leaders planned a tactical procedure amongst their packs to hunt outside the walls for the time being. Waiting for the right moment to hunt the Humans when they were pushed to the point where they would fight back in order to survive instead of turning around and running. And they also awaited for the arrival of the Humans most elite fighting group...The Marines. Like the colony members, the Marines dropped like flies, and what few Marines and colony members survived were bunkered together in a temporary safe haven.Two Marines left - Privates, civilian men, woman and children, even a new born. One woman, Max McGyver, took it upon herself to protect the small group and lead them to ensured safety. The Marines Drop Vessel. Equipping everyone able to carry a weapon, gathered from the fallen Marines, And Maxie leads them outside the confinements of their tiny, makeshift safe haven and into the bowls of hell . . .
The Trident's Four-Seater Convertible
Made by Thomas van Rooij
Hessing, Utrecht, The Netherlands Open-Air Thrills The Maserati GranCabrio marks a new and important chapter in Maserati’s history. It is a Maserati unlike any seen before. Imagine being at the roadside on the Via Emilia - the heart of a region famed for its motoring links - on a cool summer morning. You hear the unmistakable sound of an engine before a powerful car appears. On the car’s grille sits the Maserati badge. The car is a cabriolet. There can be no mistake: it is the GranCabrio. The name, GranCabrio, evokes Maserati’s renowned traditions and experience, tying the new vehicle to the GranTurismo concept and bringing to life past GranSports. At the same time, the name underlines how much the car differs from every model that has preceded it. The GranCabrio redefines the idea of a cabriolet. The open-top, four-seater GranCabrio offers the chance to share a fantastic driving experience with those you love, one enhanced by top quality materials, the aroma of prestigious woods and refined leather. GranCabrio is Maserati’s exclusive take on the need to live exciting experiences in company as opposed to the mania of owning things just for the sake of it. GranCabrio is designed for those who take pleasure from good taste and who appreciate Italian power and elegance. However, they do not want to be limited by using the car just as a couple or not being able to at all because there is a new addition to the family. In the GranCabrio the joy of sharing experiences reaches previously unattainable heights. Source: Maserati
191/365 || Walk the lines
Made by Aqua Libra
TRP: Walking Away allright..so here's my ten random facts about me. I was tagged by My imaginary world, Vogelmeisje and slightly amazing Grace.. 1 when I was a maxie junior I was bullied a lot in school and at home. 2 That has made me insecure in some ways but also much stronger today. 3 I am a bad sleeper due to restless leggs syndrome. 4 I have a six sense and have predictable dreams and nightmares that come out..sometimes a pleasure and sometimes a heavy burden. 5 I am a thinker, a dreamer and so as soon as a story or poem comes up I have to write it down..strange but even words can make me cry sometimes. 6 I can be very hyper :)) 7 I love politics and to start an argument because I love to know what other people think. 8 Italians do it better :)) and I love food and love to cook..I can be busy thinking what we will be having for dinner next week. 9 When I was younger I wanted to be a nurse, a painter, archeologist, designer in album covers and a musicalstar..hmmm but when I did my first audition in highschool. I passed and I got scared and had to throw up.. 10 I cherish my girlfriend Libra and she even helps me with photoshop and taught me a lot about life. Kee guys and girls.. I will tag the following people: concrete cowboy/Paul, M-C1, Eef, MW Images, Anna gay, Sigi K, woordenaar, My name is Marcel, prestonrittenhouse, 10V10. Sorry if some of you already are tagged but I can't keep up....and if you don't wanna be tagged....no hard feelings :-) just forget this tag...
Just Escaped Mammocking. Vanessa atalanta, Red Admiral, on Bush Aster, Aster dumosus, in the Oude Hortus, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Made by Rana Pipiens
Reading Shakespeare's Roman tragedy Coriolanus (ca. 1606) as on the other side of the window the very low, early winter sun cast long shadows on my little garden patio... I saw how Virgilia, Coriolanus' wife, and her lady friends are watching the young son at play. They chat about his prowess, rather fighting than listening to schoolmasters. Valeria gushes: 'O' my word, the father's son: I'll swear 'tis a pretty boy ... I saw him run after a gilded butterfly; and when he caught it, he let it go again; and after it again; and over and over he comes, and up again; catched it again: or whether his fall enraged him, or how 't was, he did so set his teeth, and tear it; O, I warrant, how he mammocked it!' And then Valeria: 'Indeed, la, 'tis a noble child.' That particular butterfly didn't escape tearing and shredding, mammocking, in short. But if you look carefully at our Vanessa atalanta, it's clear it actually survived an attack by one of its enemies, a bird possibly or a mantis, perhaps a dragonfly, and maybe even by one of the kids I could hear across the Garden wall. A chunk is gone from the right wing. Now Atalanta is resting and reviving on Aster dumosus, the wonderful Bushy Asters profuse in the Old Botanical Garden of the University at Utrecht in Autumn. This is such a pretty and vivid memory quite necessary to take Coriolanus's tragedy off my mind. As for more on Vanessa, a few years ago I posted another shot: .
Oh! for a Reconditorium... Harlequin Glorybower (Clerodendrum trichotomum), The Old Hortus Botanicus, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Made by Rana Pipiens
What a name! Harlequin Glorybower... its beautiful pristine 'white-like-the-driven-snow' flowers of Summer in Autumn give way to these wonderfully colorful fruits. Usually I associate Harlequin with oranges and yellows and pumpkin colors (and honestly, by now am a bit tired of those). These pinks and steel-blues with a bit of orange thrown in just to allude to Halloween were a delight to my eyes this afternoon. But this late Autumn, I shuddered a bit on behalf of our Clerodendrum trichotomum; though of the hardy Verbena (= Ironweed) family, this particular one hails from the warmer climes of Japan and China. The old Hortus Botanicus of Groningen under the first professor of Botany, Henricus Munting (1583-1658), was fitted out already in 1656 with a so-called Reconditorium, a 'stove' or hot house for plants susceptible to the cold. In the Utrecht old Hortus, established in 1723 at the present location within the city, plants like this one could not avail themselves of comfort until 1726 when a 'stove' was built 'tot bewaringh van vreemde en teere gewassen' (to keep foreign and delicate plants). Today the research gardens have been moved away from the city to the new campus at the Uithof, but the Old Garden is a smallish yet highly delightful place. Wonderful for a walk just before the exercises for which Y'r Obedient Servant is visiting this town.
Compensation for Mozart's Lost Music. Scarlet Trumpet Flower (Brugmansia sanguinea) in the Old Hortus Botanicus, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Made by Rana Pipiens
Leopold Mozart, Great Mozart's father, in 1762 wrote a Trumpet Concerto just before Sebald Justinus Brugmans (1763-1819) was born. Scarlet Trumpet Flower - officially Brugmansia sanguinea - was named for Brugmans, one time professor of Botany of the university at Leiden. This particular plant - potted rather too tightly, I think - has just been moved to the orangery or conservatory of the old Hortus Botanicus of Utrecht to weather the winter, almost upon us. This orangery is a rather curious building because it has two floors. It is said that the second floor was added as a small concert hall for the visit of young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Utrecht in 1766. The story of this architectural innovation is probably groundless, but it is true that ten-year old Mozart and his older sister Nannerl gave a joint performance of clavecimbel music in the city. A few years later in 1768 - Utrecht, no doubt, long forgotten - Mozart apparently followed in his father's footsteps and also wrote a Trumpet Concerto, which has regrettably been lost. But as I trod the Autumnal Paths of this pretty Botanical Garden it was not Mozart - neither father nor son - who delighted my inner ear, but the smooth trumpet of Miles Davis's (1926-1991), 'Someday My Prince Will Come'.
Needful Things
Made by (Erik)
Best viewed large to see all the interesting stuff there is on sale. This image was taken in a small shop in Utrecht. This shop, named De Oude Doos (The Old Box), sells all kind of old things like dolls and dresses to collectors. Although the shop was still closed the very kind owner let me in to take some images. I asked her to write some words about here little shop: DE OUDE DOOS is a shop for collectors of many different items. De shop is already 25 years old and in this period we served many collectors by helping them with valuable additions to their collection. We have customers with many different collections, however, most eye-catching are the collections of old dolls and toys. All our items are at least 50 years old. Besides this we have antique, sewing kits and other handcrafts items, old cookie and chocolate cans, medical instruments, kitchen items and glass. We also have dices and helped a collector with additions to his extensive sets of special dices. This collection is published in a book You can find this little shop on the Oudegracht 334 (Tolsteegzijde) Visit my iStock portfolio
Mercedes-Benz SLS ///AMG | EXPLORED |
Made by Mark Plat
This photo is also explored. I don't know why it is explored, because this shot isn't very special and it isn't a special car. Can somebody tell me how explore works? What do you think of this shot? Is the composition good or is it bad? Please give a comment The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is a luxury grand tourer automobile developed by Mercedes-Benz AMG to replace the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. The SLS AMG is designed to be a modern 300SL Gullwing revival. The car has a long hood, the passenger compartment is close to the rear axle and the rear of the car is short. The SLS AMG will also adapt the feature of wing doors that will swing open upwards on gas struts, not in a mix of upwards and forward like the SLR. The doors must be closed manually as AMG engineers decided against auto-closing systems because the systems would have added 90 pounds (41 kg) to the car. In case of a roll-over, the doors can be fully detached to allow the occupants to leave the vehicle. My dad took my 500D on vacation so I had to take his Canon 1000D. That is the reason why this shot is taken by a Canon 1000D.
Mercedes-Benz SLS ///AMG
Made by Mark Plat
This SLS has a GT3 Striping. This photo is taken by a Canon 1000D. It's my dad his camera. Tell me if you like it or not, you can also Fave it if you like! I can replace the photo if you don't like it. Performance: The SLS AMG is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds, and can reach an electronically limited top speed of 317 km/h (197 mph). In a Car and Driver test, the SLS recorded a quarter mile time of 11.7 seconds @ 201 km/h (125 mph) Design: The SLS AMG is designed to be a modern 300SL Gullwing revival. The car has a long hood, the passenger compartment is close to the rear axle and the rear of the car is short. The SLS AMG will also adapt the feature of wing doors that will swing open upwards on gas struts, not in a mix of upwards and forward like the SLR. The doors must be closed manually as AMG engineers decided against auto-closing systems because the systems would have added 42 kg to the car. In case of a roll-over, the doors can be fully detached to allow the occupants to leave the vehicle.
Into The Blue
Made by (Erik)
Best viewed large: This is a view up the more than 60 meter high tower of De Inktpot. The ceiling your are looking up to is at 45 meters. The upper part of the tower is a water reservoir. The inktpot is build between 1918 and 1922 using 20.000.000 bricks. The building is designed by G.W. van Heukelom for the Dutch Railways. The blue light in the top is daylight shinning through blue windows. All the other light is artificial. Normally you cannot enter the building, but today it was Open Monumentendag and ProRail, the current owner of the building opened the doors for the public. So, I brought my tripod and positioned myself in the middle of the hall. While I was on my knees preparing this shot about 50 or more people were gathering around me. Not to see what I was doing, but the hall was also the starting point of the guided excursions that were given today. Explore Sep 8, 2007 #161 Visit my iStock portfolio
01/52 || Are You Ready??? {EXPLORED & FP}
Made by Aqua Libra
so..... you missed MadMaxMurdock huh......well boys and girls.. Last week has been one hell of a ride..conspiracy theories..being chased..plotting bloody murder...aliens...but I survived...killed them all..told them not to fuck with MadMaxMurdock.... told them to listen....Listen... you oneeyedassbrainturdofugglynessETcopycat....to me you're nothing but dogshit, do ya understand? And a lot of things can happen to dogshit. It can be scraped up with a shovel off the ground, it can dry up and blow away in the wind, or it can be stepped on and squashed. So take my advice- be careful where the dog shits ya!..yep I survived...and I am back...so...children..are you ready for the ride?...52 weeks..2011..all in collaboration with my girl Libra...the ride starts now..fasten your seatbelts...and don't throw up.. Peee essss: catch up later..gonna watch Millennium..awesome Stieg Larson books in a movie wayy to cool. have a great weekend my little puppies :P Max & Marlies
Happy Hour | EXPLORED |
Made by Thomas van Rooij
Hessing, Utrecht, The Netherlands These are two of the three Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera's that were at Hessing when I took this shot. The new Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera weighs around 154 pounds less than the Gallardo LP 560-4. The 5,2 liter V10 engine delivers an incredible 570 hp. The result is a sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, from 0 to 124 mph in only 10.2 seconds later, while top speed goes up to 202 mph. The car’s exterior is defined by three-dimensional front bumper with large air intakes, new sill elements and a redesigned diffuser incorporating four large tailpipes and a big rear spoiler available as an option. Source: topspeed Explore, Highest position: #315 on Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Past Days
Made by (Erik)
Best viewed large The second one in my new series. A little shop loaded with antique items. I asked the lady of the shop if I could made some pictures inside. Without hesitation, she agreed and she told me I was free to shoot what ever I liked. After I was finished, we talked for half an hour about old houses and how charming they are. She told me that years ago, she was asked to take pictures in what is now called Karel V, a very beautiful hotel in Utrecht. Then, it was totally decayed. Without knowing she had been on a urban exploration... I asked her email address which she did not have, so I told her I would make a print of the most beautiful picture I took in her little shop. I actually made two prints of this image. One is decorating in my own house... Visit my iStock portfolio
I walk into a window to see myself
Made by the bbp
I was talking I was talking to myself somebody else talk talk talking I couldn't hear a word a word you said He was my brother I said there was no other way out of here be my brother gotta get out gotta get out I was walking I was walking into walls I'm back again I just keep walking I walk into a window to see myself and my reflection when I thought about it my direction going nowhere going nowhere No one...no one is blinder than he who will not see No one...no one is blinder than me I was talking I was talking in my sleep I can't stop talking I'm talking to you It's up to you Be my brother there is another way out of here in my brother gotta get out gotta get out gotta get out of here (U2, I threw a brick through a window)
Mediq Headquarters / Mediq Hoofdkantoor - Utrecht
Made by mikel.hendriks
Together with The Wall and the cockpit-building of Hessing, the Facet Office (Mediq headquarters) is part of the noise barrier along the highway A2 for Leidsche Rijn, Utrecht. Designed by architects Aat van Tilburg and Marc Ibelings of Van Tilburg Ibelings von Behr Architects. --- in Dutch --- Samen met The Wall en het cockpit-gebouw van Hessing maakt het gebouw Facet (hoofdkantoor van Mediq) deel uit van de geluidswal langs de snelweg A2 voor Leidsche Rijn, Utrecht. Ontworpen door de architecten Aat van Tilburg en Marc Ibelings van Van Tilburg Ibelings von Behr Architecten. Canon EOS 50D | Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM 1/125 sec | f/11.0 | 10 mm | iso 100 | 0 ev SOOC, no crop, no seagull added, etc. (only resize and watermark in lr)
Relax
Made by (Erik)
Instructions for viewing: 1) View the image large on black by clicking on the provided. 2) As soon as the image appears on black, lean back in your chair and stare at the image until you are totally relaxed. Don't worry, this will take only 5 to 10 seconds. 3) Fave the image (you too, Mars!). 4) Add one note if you like. I can only allow one note per viewer to reserve some space for other viewers. Sorry... 5) Feel free to add up to three tags. Only use relevant tags like amazing, beautiful etc, etc... 6) Write a comment in which you state how much you like the image. Restrict yourself to a maximum of 300 words. Longer comments will be edited till the appropriate length. O, and by the way Happy Bokeh Wednesday!
38/365 || Max goes Dali {EXPLORED}
Made by Aqua Libra
Genesis of the Mea West Lips sofa (1937): Dali had first painted the face of Mea West (usable as a Surrealist apartment) in 1934. Later on, Edward James, a rich Brittish patron of the Surrealists in the 1930’s, commissioned this companion peace from Dali. The Mea West sofa is the same color as the “shocking pink” lipstick shade inspired by the actress, and developed by the fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli. Tried to copy Dali, and well......It is really me you see :-) FGR: Paintings re-enacted original TRP: Shakespear's words Let every eye negotiate for itself' Much ado about nothing
5th Season
Made by (Erik)
Best viewed large A storm is raging, inside my head The wind is howling, such thoughts of death Why am I so lost and confused? Can't find the reason, for feeling blue There's so much I can't explain Hope this season changes soon. The lightning strikes and the mountains fall The sea's come crashing, against it all Hang on tight, in the tides of change And get your bearings from those still sane There's so much I've yet to feel Hope the seasons change me too. The serpent tangles, in the lion's claw A cloud of darkness, hangs over all As fires soar, in search of sky So blow embers, like fire flies Hoping love is where they'll lie, And the season change us too. 5th Season (Paul Weller)
Gallardo Spyder
Made by Thomas van Rooij
Hessing, Utrecht, The Netherlands As I'm new to editing with Photoshop, I'm trying really hard to get the hang of the software. In this shot, I got rid of an anoying reel and cable at the leftside of the car and I recreated the passengerside of the interior due to the fact that there originally was a card on the windshield with the specs of the car for possible customers. I know it probably could have been done a lot better but I'm kind of proud that I've come so far in just a few days. Please let me know what you think of the shot and editing!
Nearest places of interest:
| Halve Maan Leeuwensteijn Noord Pniëlkerk (PKN) UniC-Utrecht | Majellaknoop Gerardus Majellakerk (RK) Strand Oog in Al DE-works |
