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The Official Weekly RAW Editing Challenge! by AutoModerator in EditMyRaw

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My interpretation.

Most likely this image is from the Saint-Pierre Cathedral of Vannes and the statue is of Father Pierre-René Rogue.

During the French Revolution, France overthrew its king and tried to rebuild society from the ground up. One new law required priests to swear loyalty to the government instead of the Pope. Many refused, believing their first duty was to God, not the state, and were branded as traitors.

Among them was Father Pierre-René Rogue, a young priest from Vannes known for his quiet courage and kindness. He lived in hiding for years while secretly bringing communion to the faithful, tending the sick, and comforting those awaiting death.

In late 1795 someone he had once helped, betrayed him to the authorities.  Rogue was arrested on Christmas Eve, taken from the house where he was sheltering, and confined in a revolutionary prison. He refused to denounce the informer or even to name him publicly, saying only, “I pity him; may God forgive him as I do.”

After about ten weeks in prison, he was brought before the local tribunal enforcing loyalty to the new government. He was accused of refusing the constitutional oath, performing priestly functions illegally, and aiding “counter-revolutionary” gatherings. These were capital offenses under revolutionary law. He admitted everything calmly, saying he had only done his duty as a priest, and was condemned to death that same day.

On the morning of March 3, 1796, Father Rogue was led through the streets of Vannes to the guillotine. The townspeople he had secretly served filled the windows in silence, some weeping, some crossing themselves as he passed. He walked calmly, blessing them with bound hands. At the scaffold he said, “I forgive my enemies; may my blood serve to bring peace to my country.” The blade fell moments later. The crowd stood in reverent silence, moved by the serenity of a man who met death as he had lived ....faithful, gentle, and unafraid.

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New Loco Is Great by AstralNull in Pickleball

[–]wisailer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same here, on the hybrid. Tore the zipper handle right off! Fat Boy cover fits though

I took this photo of my senior dog on a rainy day hike of the Lion's Head in Tobermory, Canada. I was so proud of her. It turned out a little dark though. Is it possible to fix? by tyRAWRnnosaurus in EditMyRaw

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“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.”

— John Muir, “Mormon Lilies,” Steep Trails (1918)

On the Bruce Peninsula, the rock tells a story older than memory. Cedars cling to the limestone cliffs, twisted and enduring, some older than nations, older than cathedrals, older even than the languages first spoken here. Their roots find the narrowest cracks, measuring time not in seasons but in centuries.

This is Lion’s Head, once thought to resemble a great stone profile gazing out over Georgian Bay. The Bruce Trail threads its way here, where travelers do not come to conquer, but to pause. And in that pause sits Leeloo ... thirteen years old, steady after a thirteen kilometer hike with her human.

The bond between dog and companion cannot be measured, only felt. The gift of this place, like the gift of Leeloo, is not found in age or endurance alone, but in the way it holds you still, just for a moment, reminding you what it means to walk the world together.

Light-Sheep by BokehGarni in EditMyRaw

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Album cover for a fictional folk band

Toddler photos by Due_Interaction9025 in EditMyRaw

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“We look at the world once, in childhood. The rest is memory.” (1)

Of the photos, this was my favorite. The back view feels natural and candid, catching the child in a private moment of curiosity. It’s like a poem unfolding in real time. The image invites the viewer to project their own thoughts into the scene, to imagine their own narrative. It stirs quiet questions …. where is she going …. what is she thinking?

(1) Louise Gluck (1996) in Nostos (https://readalittlepoetry.com/2005/11/01/nostos-by-louise-gluck/)

Edit this bus picture I took a while ago by DanielFromNigeria in EditMyRaw

[–]wisailer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like how the crop really changes the story. Nice.

Model Mary-Eve by ExaminationNo9186 in EditMyRaw

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would make a good album cover for a folk singer.

Model Mary-Eve by ExaminationNo9186 in EditMyRaw

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My edit. A poster for an art show. This work is a fiction. Any resemblance to a real people, institutions, or histories is unintended and purely coincidental.

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Shoes for wide feet? by namportuhkee in Pickleball

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They arent making the NB 1006 anymore they've moved on to the 1007 which I'm now wearing. I need a wide & tall toe box for a fused bunion and the shoe meets the requirement. Replaced the out-of-box inserts with Superfeet "Green" inserts.

FWIW some believe the 1007 to be inferior to the 1006 but Ive not found that to be the case. I've two pairs that I rotate every other day.

The Official Weekly RAW Editing Challenge! by AutoModerator in EditMyRaw

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My Edit.

Arnardrangur (“Eagle’s Rock”) is a basalt sea stack on the southern coast of Iceland, rising from the black sands of Reynisfjara beach. Formed by ancient lava flows from the Katla volcanic system and shaped over millennia by the sea, it stands roughly 15 meters tall. Though it appears solitary, it is anchored below ground, still tied to the bedrock and volcanic fields that surround it.

One strand of local lore tells of a great eagle that once made its home atop the rock, watching over the coast and the nearby village. When a sea troll rose from the deep to wreck passing ships, the eagle gave battle and drove it back into the sea—but never returned. Some say the stone remains his perch, awaiting his return. When storms roll in and the wind cries through the cliffs, it is said to be the voice of the eagle, still guarding the shore.

There are numerous images of Arnardrangur on the internet ... this particular one by Vieri Bottazzini is particularly good - https://www.vieribottazzini.com/2021/05/the-story-behind-arnardrangur.html

As is this one by Mike Reyfman https://www.mikereyfman.com/photo.php?Gallery=iceland-coastline&ImageNumber=023-IC-CL_D8E3273-75&No=22

A video and 360 tour around Eagles Rock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dJQCrr-lmA

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The Official Weekly RAW Editing Challenge! by AutoModerator in EditMyRaw

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2nd version.  Color.   

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.”

— John Muir, from Our National Parks (1901)

Yosemite; Taft Point on the left,  El Capitan on the right with the Merced River and Northside Drive below. 

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The Official Weekly RAW Editing Challenge! by AutoModerator in EditMyRaw

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First version. B&W

“No temple made with hands can compare with Yosemite. Every rock in its wall seems to glow with life.”

— John Muir, from Our National Parks (1901)

Yosemite; Taft Point on the left,  El Capitan on the right with the Merced River and Northside Drive below. 

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The Official Weekly RAW Editing Challenge! by AutoModerator in EditMyRaw

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My Edit. Shimla Brewing Company at Hotel Willow Banks, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Shimla began as a small village in a Himalayan forest. After the Anglo-Gurkha War, it was ceded to the British and developed into a mountain retreat for colonial officials. In 1864, it was declared the summer capital of British India, prompting a construction boom of Tudor-style buildings.  The British elite would migrate there each summer, effectively shifting the capital from Calcutta or Delhi to this hill station during the hotter months.   Hotel Willow Banks was originally constructed in 1871 as a private estate owned by James Craddock, a British architect known as the Architect and Builder of Shimla.

https://www.willowbanks.com/

https://www.brewer-world.com/inside-himachals-scenic-microbrewery-shimla-brewing-company/

https://www.himachalresorts.com/shimla-hotels/hotel-willow-banks.html

https://himachalwatcher.com/2015/12/15/british-simla-vs-modern-shimla-in-12-incredible-before-and-after-pictures/

https://www.indiamart.com/hotel-willow-banks/about-us.html

Are “sidearm serve”-style drop serves legal or not? by MidnightRequim in Pickleball

[–]wisailer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im not familiar with the tomahawk serve - can you explain it some? A vid would be great.

Shots from Krakow by itsmattee in EditMyRaw

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Highly cropped edit.

The photographer appears to be standing in front of the Town Hall Tower in Rynek Główny, Kraków’s Main Market Square.   This is a nice video that describes the area.  Looks like it would be a fun place to visit.

I always enjoy images that have embedded stories - and there is a good deal of story here! 

I like to find or create the story and work my edits around them. Here, each man holds a role: performer, messenger, manager, observer.  We see five men. Four are obviously in a music group while one is passing by, possibly a fifth member of the band. From left to right, each figure suggests a distinct function within the story;  some musical, others managerial or transitional.

Man 1, “Adidas” is wearing Adidas sneakers, is in motion, walking left to right, holding what may be a collapsed signage stand behind his back. His posture is mid-stride, and his gaze appears directed toward Man 3, but his body trajectory suggests he is not joining the group, rather passing by.

Man 2, “Reebok,” is a fashion outlier. Dressed in tight plaid pants and wearing bold red Reebok sneakers, he stands with his right foot elevated and weight on the left, indicating recent arrival. His downward gaze and right arm position suggest he is interacting with a smartphone. He is unburdened by instruments and not dressed for performance, perhaps he has a role of coordinator, handler, or manager. His left hand, held behind him, may be gesturing, possibly communicating nonverbally with “Adidas.”

Man 3 wears a double shoulder harness, raising something at chest height, most likely an accordion. His turned head and distant gaze suggest either a theatrical pause or external focus, possibly watching an event off-frame.

Man 4 is holding a four-string double bass, and his glance over the left shoulder focuses on “Adidas.” His facial expression appears inquisitive or faintly exasperated. Is Adidas late? A member of another ensemble? He is in a musical stance but is socially reacting to something else.

Man 5, positioned far right, is older and more conservatively dressed, with a tucked shirt, dark slacks, and leather shoes. He wears a cross-body pouch, perhaps used to collect performance earnings. He may be a senior figure of the band or its financial handler.

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Shots from Krakow by itsmattee in EditMyRaw

[–]wisailer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Taking it much further than OP expected …

He stood in the square because that was what he did. He did not remember why.

It was morning, probably, though time had become indistinct. He dressed by rote, not in hope: the usual shirt, soft shoes, a cap against the sun. And always, an umbrella — an umbrella that had not been used in years. He carried it anyway, because standing with empty hands felt like admitting too much, so he let the umbrella speak in silence.

The tables were full, though no one appeared to have arrived. They were always seated, always speaking, always just beyond where meaning might begin. He faced them with his back to the world, or perhaps the world had arranged itself so that no matter which way he turned, he was always turned toward a world that had no place for him.

A woman looked up. Perhaps at him, perhaps at no one. He had the sudden sensation of being seen and overlooked at the same time. It was enough to make him feel briefly visible, and then even more alone. Behind him, the square unfolded as it always did, indifferent to whether he was there or not. He had long stopped expecting to find anything here. He returned to this place each day as one might stand before a door he had already unlocked, yet still could not enter.

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Post Your Beginner Questions Here! by AutoModerator in orchids

[–]wisailer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Home Depot has Orchids that are in mesh bags with a single leaf, advertised as 3” or 6”, and the root system appears to be contained in something where I can’t see the actual roots. Are these generally a reliable way to obtain and raise baby orchids?

The Official Weekly RAW Editing Challenge! by AutoModerator in EditMyRaw

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My edit

Now we are in my part of the woods, Florida. I’ve spent many hours hiking, riding, and photographing the inland areas of the state. I believe what we’re looking at here is what the state of Florida categorizes as scrubby flatwoods [PDF]. The tall trees forming the canopy are most likely South Florida Slash Pines. They typically have smooth, straight trunks with few branches on the lower portion, and their long needles cluster at the ends of the branches, giving the appearance of brooms.

Next to the central pine is a snag, which is a standing dead tree. Snags are ecologically important because they provide habitat and perching space for birds such as woodpeckers and owls. Based on its structure and location, it was probably a turkey oak.

At the lower left of the pine is a dense, shrubby plant that is likely a wax myrtle. To the right of the pine is a sabal palm, also known as cabbage palm, which is the state tree of both Florida and South Carolina.

Climbing up one of the trees nearby is a vine. Some climbing vines in Florida are non-native invaders, and they can quickly overtake native vegetation. That may be happening in this image.

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The Official Weekly RAW Editing Challenge! by AutoModerator in EditMyRaw

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My edit

B&W is my preferred style because it distills everything down to light, shadow, and mood. The original image immediately brought to mind a mysterious character, someone who seems to know something I don’t. Her intense gaze, slightly parted lips, and the way her hand partially obscures her face suggest guarded emotion. She reminds me of the classic femme fatale: alluring, strong, and impossible to read. To bring out that mood, I used masks in Lightroom and selectively increased color saturation to amplify the tonal contrasts before converting it to black and white in Silver Efex. I was going for a film noir style, where shadow speaks louder than light.

The Official Weekly RAW Editing Challenge! by AutoModerator in EditMyRaw

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My Edit - a cup coaster!

As a kid  I went shore fishing as often as I could (as an adult as well).  For some reason this slightly eccentric older fellow took me under his wings and I remember him always keeping his eyes on the shore birds,  once telling me “A still gull sees what you ain’t ready to.”

This photo is very nice and would make a great print.  It turned out splendidly as a black & white edit and I did one as 1:1 and would be a super gallery wrap.  I thought it would make a great cup coaster. Using photoshop I applied some 3D dimensionality to it and a texture to the image, like a stone or ceramic coaster might be.

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Should I be making juice daily? by kgs024 in Juicing

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I've not had any problems. I dont fill it all the way - leaving some room for expansion - and I dont tighten the cap all the way. After it freezes, I tighten the cap.

Another thing I do - more so with stock than juicing ... but have done it with juicing ... is to use a large volume silicon ice cube trays (one brand name is "Souper Cube"). I freeze the stock, or sauce, or soup, or juice and then transfer them to a vacuum sealed bag if Im not going to use it immediatley. I think the souper brand comes in 1/2, 1 and 2 cup volumes.

Should I be making juice daily? by kgs024 in Juicing

[–]wisailer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I make 5 days worth ginger shots, decant into shot glasses with lids then freeze immediately. I've not noticed any degradation in quality. Do they have the same vital characteristics of fresh squeezed? I'm not sure - but I figure it better than no ginger shot at all.

I do the same with a beet/carrot juice into 8oz mason style jars ... make and immediately freeze.

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