War Elephant. Anonymous follower of Hieronymus Bosch ~ 1558; Corella, private collection. Bibliothèque Infernale on FB
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Suzanis; a type of textile made mostly in Tajikistan, and parts of Uzbekistan such as Bukhara & Samarkand.
‘Suzani’ name of the exquisite silk mural embroideries comes from Persian “sozan” which means “a needle”. The art of making such textiles in Iran is also called ‘Suzandozi’ (needlework). Tajik & Uzbek Silk Handmade Suzanis gives people an insight into the old culture and tradition of the Khorasani land. Such works of art were prepared and used for ceremonial events like wedding, fittings for horses and horsemen, and the general embellishment of reception areas. Traditionally this embroidery work began at the birth of a daughter and continued, with the help of family and friends, until the bride’s dowry was complete. The patterns of Suzanis are an expression of women’s mood and fantasies; and not only that…Most of all, Suzanis are the last exponents of an age-old tradition.
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A replica medieval crannog (man-made lake dwelling) at the Irish National Heritage Park in Wexford
Benedetta Barzini by Henry Clarke 1968
An intriguing shot, she looks like a doll.
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Gray-Card’s Year End Top 5 Photo Extravaganza!
Here are Five images from the past twelve months which i still really like. A selection of experimental, 35mm film and digital images.
from top to bottom:
1: “Perfect #2 100918″ Intentionally interrupted digital scan of 35 mm film which has been effected with bleach and sandpaper.
2: Multi exposure on 35mm film.
Image #27, August-September 2018. Negative version.
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Camera: Nikon FM10
Lens: AI Micro-Nikkor 1:2.8 55m
Film: AGFA CT Precisa 100 (soaked in Window Cleaner and gifted by Walter: https://ello.co/walter_ac)
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post edit processing by Matthew.
3: Multi exposure on 35mm film.
Image #6, August-September 2018.
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Camera: Nikon FM10
Lens: AI Micro-Nikkor 1:2.8 55m
Film: AGFA CT Precisa 100 (soaked in Window Cleaner and gifted by Walter: https://ello.co/walter_ac)
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post edit processing by Matthew.
4: Always reaching out to each other.
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5: Defocused #34 031217
Thank you Jules @ms-excuse-me for carrying on the all inclusive love and celebration!
My website: https://www.matthewschiavello.com/
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“What is life?
It is the flash of a firefly in the night.
It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime.
It is the little shadow which runs across
the grass and loses itself in the sunset.”
~Chief Crowfoot
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Sidney Poitier, Tony Curtis, Sammy Davis Jr. Jack Lemmon and roam at MGM Studios in Los Angeles in 1959
Ah Sammy.
A bronze dress pin ornamented with a wolf head. Dating from circa the 9th century AD, it was found in a crannog (man made lake dwelling) in Co. Down, Ireland
