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Mamaroneck, NY This surreal creation was inspired by the works of Stephen McMennamy who combines his photographs to create surrealist works. This surreal creation combined six photos taken in Mamaroneck on 19 August 2026.

Close-up of a preening swan at Oakland Lake (Queens, New York)—August 21, 2026. Oakland Lake is a 15,000-year-old spring-fed glacial kettle pond. The lake, formerly known as “Mill Pond, was renamed “Oakland Lake” for the 19th-century estate on the site referred to as “The Oaks.” Drawn close to the swan’s resting form, the photograph transforms a familiar waterbird into a study of texture, color, and introspection. Soft white plumage surrounds the deep black facial mask and vivid orange bill, while the partially veiled eye lends the portrait an air of guarded stillness. At this intimate scale, elegance gives way to individuality. The swan becomes a living presence absorbed in a private moment.

This photo was taken on a recent backpacking trip in the Canadian Rockies, in Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park in British Columbia. We were coming to the end of our second day, and our destination, Lake Og, was visible as we hiking out of the Valley of Rocks, crossed the last ridge and descended to the lake. The trail is visible in the lower right and we would camp on that side of the lake for a night before continuing to Mount Assiniboine and Magog Lake, our final destination.

Maybe nothing is holding you back. The fear lives near the exit. Always. There is no secret. The door was never locked. Tic-Tac-Toe ☆☆☆

People standing in front of a lawyer's office (Avocat)

Why should someone care? Beacause respecting nature is respecting ourselves too. For more contributions or to join the group: www.daysincolour365.group.ipernity.com The Subject: The Context: The Moment:

Belles semaine et journée mes amis(ies). Merci pour vos visites et vos commentaires♫

Carolles is a seaside resort on the Channel that has managed to preserve its natural surroundings and rich historical heritage. Its beach stretches for several kilometres of fine sand. The rows of white bathing huts are a reminder of the boom in sea bathing in the 19th century. UN BANC IDÉALEMENT SITUÉ. Carolles est une station balnéaire de la Manche qui a su préserver un cadre naturel et un patrimoine historique riche. Sa plage s’étend sur plusieurs kilomètres de sable fin. Les alignements de cabines de bain blanches rappellent l’essor des bains de mer au XIXe siècle. EINE IDEAL GELEGENE BANK. Carolles ist ein Badeort am Ärmelkanal, dem es gelungen ist, seine natürliche Umgebung und sein reiches historisches Erbe zu bewahren. Der Strand erstreckt sich über mehrere Kilometer feinen Sand. Die Reihen weisser Strandkabinen erinnern an den Aufschwung der Seebäder im 19. Jahrhundert.

Style of Old Masters Inspired by Still life with Silver Ewer (Rijksmuseum) by Willem Kalf (1619 – 31 July 1693) who was one of the most prominent Dutch still-life painters of the 17th century, the Dutch Golden Age. Link to painting in comments. IMG 0112