Terra Firma Pillows

Comical illustration of the notions behind the use of the English language with a twist on the word Terra. The latin Terra Firma means solid ground, and the word Terra also appears as the first syllable of the amphibious creature, the terrapin. So, the two contrasting elements are combined in this representation of solid ground, being overlooked by the majestic lighthouse, to safeguard their connection.

Terra Firma Tango is a combination of long exposure, planned camera movement, natural colorations and a bit of special effects to create the beauty of earth dancing with the night!

Under the jurisdiction of Colchester Museum the Antiquisearchers, have sole permission to detect on any of the decent patches of land in the Danebury area (for now).. Apart from Farmer Bishop's land. But they'll see if they can't make him a more.. attractive proposition.

Here's a portrait of rival detectorists Dirt Sharks née AntiquiSearchers.

draw a line in the sand

The early bird gets the worm.. or Saxon horde! The Dirt Sharks (or is it Terra Firma?) know what it means to get up early and get to the field.. but maybe they're lacking in... horsepower?

DMDC Open day at the scout hut today! Come and see what we've found! (3-5pm) There's free drinks, and you can try your hand at detecting! (50p a go). Browse a range of detecting equipment and also our finds! Anything from shrapnel, a world of coins + buttons, not to mention ring pulls through the ages. All ages welcome, please form an orderly queue at the entrance.

Easy Jet flight leaving Stansted Airport, Essex, UK. Airbus A319 G-EZFB. HDR created from one RAW file processed as three DNG files in Photomatix, adjustments in CS6 with some help from Topaz and Nik Filters. Nikon D3100 with Sigma 150-500 zoom.

Terra Firma is a combination of long exposure nature based abstracts featuring the rivers, trees, grain crops and sunrises.

Terra Firma

Welcome, welcome, ladies and gents, to the world of wonder! Feast your eyes on this stunning glass biosphere and explore its intricate ecosystem. Behold! Admire its vibrant trees, its playful animals, and its intricate water systems! Everything in this intricate design, from the towering mountains to the rolling hills and cascading waterfalls, is carefully crafted to create a harmonious and balanced environment. You won't believe your eyes as you delve deeper into the mesmerizing world of this tempest in a teapot!

Earthborn is a combination of special effects and long exposure that captivates the natural colors of the Earthborn. It is our connection to nature and mother earth that helps us find peace and a calmness few comprehend. Earthborn is a nature based abstract.

Earth - Chinese Radical Number 32. This is the Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) way to write the Mandarin word [tǔ], which means [earth].