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A metallic green Rose Chafer is sitting on a brown vertical branch of a willow. There’s a red branche and then another brown branch below it. A blurry grey rail is in the vertical lower half of the picture in the background, the upper part are blurry leaves that are indirectly illuminated by the sunlight.

One day I was cleaning outside when I saw this little guy had fallen into my bin, fighting for its little precious life. I carefully fished it out & put it on my willow to dry and recover.

A metallic green Rose Chafer is sitting on a brown vertical branch of a willow. There’s a red branche and then another brown branch below it. A blurry grey rail is in the vertical lower half of the picture in the background, the upper part are blurry leaves that are indirectly illuminated by the sunlight. One day I was cleaning outside when I saw this little guy had fallen into my bin, fighting for its little precious life. I carefully fished it out & put it on my willow to dry and recover.

One day I was cleaning outside when I saw this little guy in my bin. I fished it out & put it on my willow. 🪲☀️

#Photography #MobilePhotography #EastCoastKin #AlphabetChallenge #WeekOForOpulence #ColorADay #GreenSat #Scape #PhotoHour #Art #Beetle #Vertical #BlueSkyArtShow #SensoryArt #Transportation

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Tokyo prices!

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Bouquet of dahlias  and cosmos

Bouquet of dahlias and cosmos

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekOForOpulence
Garden bouquet

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A display of glittering gowns and other formal wear in a darkened room with swirling white pin lights resembling stars.

A display of glittering gowns and other formal wear in a darkened room with swirling white pin lights resembling stars.

Visiting Galerie Dior is like being invited to the fanciest ball ever and being hopelessly underdressed.

#PhotographersOfBluesky #EastCoastKin #AlphabetChallenge #WeekOforOpulence

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Ornate plasterwork and beautiful chandeliers.

Ornate plasterwork and beautiful chandeliers.

Ceiling of the Long Gallery at Hever castle originally built in the 16th century by Anne Boleyn’s father. It spans the entire width of the castle.
#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekOforOpulence
#Ceilings
#Castles
#HistoricBuildings
#Photography

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Two ladies sitting on a bench in the Morgan Library and museum admiring the decorative and ornate design surrounding three stories of books

Two ladies sitting on a bench in the Morgan Library and museum admiring the decorative and ornate design surrounding three stories of books

Morgan Library and Museum in New York City

#Stunday #AlphabetChallenge #WeekOforOpulence

#photography #photos #photoart #EastCoastKin #streetphotography #photography #city #cityscape #urban #citylife #street #streetart #canon #streetscenes #lightandshade #UrbanGaze

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Photo of 4 year old me staring rather sour-faced at the camera while another girl splashes around behind me inside an inflatable pool.

Photo of 4 year old me staring rather sour-faced at the camera while another girl splashes around behind me inside an inflatable pool.

I grew up in enormous opulence. Here I am, reluctantly allowing the less fortunate neighbourhood kids to share my private pool.

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekOforOpulence #BlastFromThePast

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A breathtakingly beautiful sunset in all shades of gold, bright orange, a few hues of a light grey with very light pinkish traces is taking place behind some old houses in a little village on the countryside on a late summer evening. On the left side some leaves of a tree are touching the sky. The clouds in the sky look like someone splish-splashed with great joy color onto the blue sky and painted some thick and thin streaks of opulence to the sky. Plain and simple a gorgeous spectacle of Mother Nature!

A breathtakingly beautiful sunset in all shades of gold, bright orange, a few hues of a light grey with very light pinkish traces is taking place behind some old houses in a little village on the countryside on a late summer evening. On the left side some leaves of a tree are touching the sky. The clouds in the sky look like someone splish-splashed with great joy color onto the blue sky and painted some thick and thin streaks of opulence to the sky. Plain and simple a gorgeous spectacle of Mother Nature!

Let this gorgeous sunset seep deep into your soul & let your spirit bath in it’s beauty.

#Photography #MobilePhotography #EastCoastKin #AlphabetChallenge #WeekOForOpulence #ColorADay #OrangeSun #BlueSkyArtShow #Glow #PhotoHour #Scape #SunsetLovers #Stunday #Sunset #BlueSkyMonday

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Dublin bling! 💎☘️

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The Marble Hall (Marmorsaal) of the Neues Palais in Potsdam exemplifies royal opulence and Baroque artistry. Situated above the Grotto Hall, this grand ballroom and banqueting hall stretches across two stories, featuring walls and flooring crafted from exquisite marble. The hall is illuminated by splendid crystal chandeliers and crowned by an immense, gilded curved ceiling. Its centerpiece is a vast mythological ceiling painting by Charles-Amédée-Philippe van Loo, the largest canvas work of its kind north of the Alps. The room is further adorned with colossal paintings and statues of historic rulers, all testifying to the exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail characteristic of 18th-century Prussian court culture. The Marble Hall remains one of the finest representations of palace architecture and decorative arts in Europe.

The Marble Hall (Marmorsaal) of the Neues Palais in Potsdam exemplifies royal opulence and Baroque artistry. Situated above the Grotto Hall, this grand ballroom and banqueting hall stretches across two stories, featuring walls and flooring crafted from exquisite marble. The hall is illuminated by splendid crystal chandeliers and crowned by an immense, gilded curved ceiling. Its centerpiece is a vast mythological ceiling painting by Charles-Amédée-Philippe van Loo, the largest canvas work of its kind north of the Alps. The room is further adorned with colossal paintings and statues of historic rulers, all testifying to the exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail characteristic of 18th-century Prussian court culture. The Marble Hall remains one of the finest representations of palace architecture and decorative arts in Europe.

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekOforOpulence #ArtYear #photography #SilentSunday
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#photohour
#EastCoastKin

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Nature's #opulence is more than enough for me.

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Church of San Domenico Maggiore
Chiesa di San Domenico Maggiore
Naples, dedicated to Dominic de Guzmán  founder of the Dominican order

Church of San Domenico Maggiore Chiesa di San Domenico Maggiore Naples, dedicated to Dominic de Guzmán founder of the Dominican order

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekOForOpulence the opulent altar in #ChiesaDiSanDomenicoMaggiore #Naples #Italy #travelphotography #WeAreRoamers #EastCoastKin

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This photo by Jack Greenwood shows an ornate and historic ceiling in Longleat house, heavily gilded, in the Red Library designed by J.D. Crace in 1878.

This photo by Jack Greenwood shows an ornate and historic ceiling in Longleat house, heavily gilded, in the Red Library designed by J.D. Crace in 1878.

A rather opulent ceiling in Longleat.
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A view of a colourful, ornate castle with a golden dome, surrounded by lush greenery under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

A view of a colourful, ornate castle with a golden dome, surrounded by lush greenery under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Good morning and happy #SkySunday.

Palácio Nacional da Pena, near Lisbon Portugal.

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekOforOpulence
#Travel
#photography 📷

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A split picture - in the upper right corner is a painting of Madonna and child hung above the altar in the church on Our Lady of the Rocks in Montenegro. The right side photo is of the elaborate silver and gold cover plate for the painting, with holes where the Madonna’s and child’s faces would show through.

A split picture - in the upper right corner is a painting of Madonna and child hung above the altar in the church on Our Lady of the Rocks in Montenegro. The right side photo is of the elaborate silver and gold cover plate for the painting, with holes where the Madonna’s and child’s faces would show through.

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekOForOpulence

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Photo of a chandelier in a round room of gilded mirrors, with the image reflected over and over in a receding line. The walls of the room are painted very dark blue with gold moldings, and the ceiling is painted with a gold sky and stars motif.

Photo of a chandelier in a round room of gilded mirrors, with the image reflected over and over in a receding line. The walls of the room are painted very dark blue with gold moldings, and the ceiling is painted with a gold sky and stars motif.

Salon du Soleil
Opéra Garnier, Paris

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#WeekOforOpulence #SundayReflections #CeilingsOnSunday #InfinityMirror

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Weekend retreat of Margaret Grenville, one of the most popular socialites in the Edwardian Era. The interior of the house was designed to impress and as a place to entertain. It was the place to go to parties and for weekend stays. This is a part of the Gold Room built to entertain royalty.

Weekend retreat of Margaret Grenville, one of the most popular socialites in the Edwardian Era. The interior of the house was designed to impress and as a place to entertain. It was the place to go to parties and for weekend stays. This is a part of the Gold Room built to entertain royalty.

Polesden Lacey in the Surrey Hills
#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekOforOpulence
#BlueSkyArtShow
#Glow
#Historicbuildings
#Photography

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Front on view of a vintage Rolls Royce

Front on view of a vintage Rolls Royce

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#weekOforOpulence

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Colour photo, from a high vantage point, of rolling hills, vineyards and farms with a blue sky and billowy clouds above it. On the left is an ivy-covered wall from which two small wrought-iron balconies protrude, and a stone urn on a pedestal with a circular shrub growing in it.

Colour photo, from a high vantage point, of rolling hills, vineyards and farms with a blue sky and billowy clouds above it. On the left is an ivy-covered wall from which two small wrought-iron balconies protrude, and a stone urn on a pedestal with a circular shrub growing in it.

The view from Villa Fontana, Agliano Terme, Piedmont, #Italy
📷by me, 2019
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There just has to be some opulence in there 🤷

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The picture I took shows flowers enjoying the sunlight….

The picture I took shows flowers enjoying the sunlight….

some things
shine in darkness
some at dusk
and
others at dawn…

#BlueSkyArtShow #Glow #EastCoastKin #Micropoetry #Photography #Nature #WeekOforopulence #Freeverse #poetry #bud #flowers #flowering #budding #wildflowers #sunshine #sunlight #light

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Purple Rain.💜💧

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#WeekOforOpulence
#EastCoastKin
#Macro
#Photography

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A closeup of dew drops on a fennel blossom stalk. It is not in focus, so the drops appear as large, glowing, somewhat translucent dots ranging from gold to almost white. They vary in size. At the bottom of the image there is a blossom with dew that is a little bit more in focus, and it looks like a cluster of gold jewels.

A closeup of dew drops on a fennel blossom stalk. It is not in focus, so the drops appear as large, glowing, somewhat translucent dots ranging from gold to almost white. They vary in size. At the bottom of the image there is a blossom with dew that is a little bit more in focus, and it looks like a cluster of gold jewels.

#BlueskyArtShow #Glow #AlphabetChallenge #WeekOforOpulence

Light shining through dew drops on a fennel blossom.

#EastCoastKin #Macro

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Rose window in a mausoleum. Such a beautiful design, and yet it can only be viewed by going inside and looking out.

Rose window in a mausoleum. Such a beautiful design, and yet it can only be viewed by going inside and looking out.

It has always amused me that we reserve some of our most opulent design for the dead. Rose Window in a mausoleum that can only be viewed from a certain area.

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekOForOpulence
#art #Photography #Photographer #ArtChallenge #EastCoastKin #SmArtist #PhotographersOfBlueSky

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A view of the Northern Goldsmiths building in Newcastle upon Tyne. It is a luxury jewellery and watch retailer.
It was originally established in 1892, and the building is Grade II listed. 
A distinctive feature of the building is its ornate golden Art Deco clock, which has been a popular meeting place since 1932. There is a gilded golden lady figure on top of the clock. She is said to represent the Roman goddess Venus, has arms outstretched to signify progress, and is covered in 24-carat gold leaf. This iconic landmark is also a popular meeting spot, sometimes called the "kissing clock".  
There is a dome at the top of the building and beneath this in green capital letters is the word Rolex.
After selling marine chronometers to the Admiralty during the First World War, the company became the UK's first appointed stockist of Rolex watches in 1919.

A view of the Northern Goldsmiths building in Newcastle upon Tyne. It is a luxury jewellery and watch retailer. It was originally established in 1892, and the building is Grade II listed. A distinctive feature of the building is its ornate golden Art Deco clock, which has been a popular meeting place since 1932. There is a gilded golden lady figure on top of the clock. She is said to represent the Roman goddess Venus, has arms outstretched to signify progress, and is covered in 24-carat gold leaf. This iconic landmark is also a popular meeting spot, sometimes called the "kissing clock". There is a dome at the top of the building and beneath this in green capital letters is the word Rolex. After selling marine chronometers to the Admiralty during the First World War, the company became the UK's first appointed stockist of Rolex watches in 1919.

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekOforOpulence
Northern Goldsmiths, Blackett St., Newcastle upon Tyne today.
This iconic landmark is also a popular meeting spot, sometimes called the "kissing clock".
I did not spend any of my hard earned pension in here 😀
#newcastle #gold #urbangaze #photography #eastcoastkin

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The image captures a nighttime scene of the Triton Fountain in Valletta, Malta. The fountain is dramatically illuminated, with water jets glowing in soft pink and blue hues, creating a mystical atmosphere. Silhouettes of people are seated along the edge of the fountain, adding a sense of scale and human presence. The composition is symmetrical, with the fountain as the central focal point, framed by the dark sky. The lighting accentuates the intricate details of the fountain’s sculptures and water arcs, emphasizing texture and movement.

Das Bild zeigt die Triton-Fontäne in Valletta, Malta, bei Nacht. Die Fontäne ist dramatisch beleuchtet, wobei die Wasserstrahlen in sanften Rosa- und Blautönen leuchten und eine mystische Atmosphäre schaffen. Silhouetten von Menschen sitzen am Rand der Fontäne und verleihen dem Bild einen Maßstab und menschliche Präsenz. Die Komposition ist symmetrisch, mit der Fontäne als zentralem Blickfang, eingerahmt vom dunklen Himmel. Die Beleuchtung betont die feinen Details der Skulpturen und Wasserbögen der Fontäne und hebt Textur und Bewegung hervor.

The image captures a nighttime scene of the Triton Fountain in Valletta, Malta. The fountain is dramatically illuminated, with water jets glowing in soft pink and blue hues, creating a mystical atmosphere. Silhouettes of people are seated along the edge of the fountain, adding a sense of scale and human presence. The composition is symmetrical, with the fountain as the central focal point, framed by the dark sky. The lighting accentuates the intricate details of the fountain’s sculptures and water arcs, emphasizing texture and movement. Das Bild zeigt die Triton-Fontäne in Valletta, Malta, bei Nacht. Die Fontäne ist dramatisch beleuchtet, wobei die Wasserstrahlen in sanften Rosa- und Blautönen leuchten und eine mystische Atmosphäre schaffen. Silhouetten von Menschen sitzen am Rand der Fontäne und verleihen dem Bild einen Maßstab und menschliche Präsenz. Die Komposition ist symmetrisch, mit der Fontäne als zentralem Blickfang, eingerahmt vom dunklen Himmel. Die Beleuchtung betont die feinen Details der Skulpturen und Wasserbögen der Fontäne und hebt Textur und Bewegung hervor.

Glowing Triton, Valletta, Malta, June 2025

#BlueSkyArtShow #Glow
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekOforOpulence #TritonFountain #Valletta #NightPhotography #UrbanLandscape #LightAndShadow #FineArt #PhotographersOfBluesky

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Capitol building in Washington DC lit up at night and reflecting into a body of water

Capitol building in Washington DC lit up at night and reflecting into a body of water

#Glow emanating from the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.

#BlueSkyArtShow

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekOforOpulence

#photography #photos #photoart #EastCoastKin #streetphotography #photography #city #cityscape #urban #citylife #street #streetart #canon #streetscenes #lightandshade #UrbanGaze

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A close up image of light shining through the tail feathers of a common crane. The feathers resemble a bustle sticking up from the rear of the bird. The tones of the image are greys and browns.

A close up image of light shining through the tail feathers of a common crane. The feathers resemble a bustle sticking up from the rear of the bird. The tones of the image are greys and browns.

Light shining through the tail feathers of the common crane (grus grus).
Their feathers were an opulent addition to any hat until the Prohibition of the Importation of Plumage Act (1921).
#EastCoastKin
#birds
#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekOforOpulence
#BlueSkyArtShow #Glow

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Wat Phanon Choeng is a Chinese Buddhist temple built near Ayutthaya, Thailand.

According to legend, Thai king Phra Chao Sai Nam Phung built the temple to honor the daughter of a Chinese emperor, a daughter he hoped to marry.

#alphabetchallenge #weekoforopulence #travel ✈️🗺️ #thailand

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A historic stone archway with intricate designs, surrounded by greenery and modern buildings, featuring a small blue vehicle nearby.

A historic stone archway with intricate designs, surrounded by greenery and modern buildings, featuring a small blue vehicle nearby.

The opulence of a 14th c gate beside modern bins and a scooter car.

The Ethelbert Gate entrance to Norwich Cathedral.

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#photography 📷

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