Majestic tree along Shenandoah Valley Drive in Virginia
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A close-up of a gold mid century modern light fixture that shines it's light on a gold oval plate with room number 880 on it.
#Shiny fixtures at the retro TWA Hotel at JFK Airport
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Close-up of a chrome stick shift gear and knob with an instrument panel in the background inside an old Ferrari automobile
#Shiny gear shift of a classic Ferrari automobile
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The Bean in Chicago reflecting the skyline in it's shiny chrome surface with a couple sitting underneath looking up into the Bean
Repost of the #Shiny bean in Chicago reflecting the skyline
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Black and white photo of the Gothic façade of Chartres Cathedral with towering spires, ornate arches, and large rose window under a dramatic cloudy sky.
The “House of Cards” game, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1952, is a creative construction toy renowned for its celebration of “the uncommon beauty of common things.” The original set, known as the Pattern Deck, consisted of 54 cards, each featuring colorful patterns, textures, or black asterisks on one side. The cards were uniquely designed with six slots—two on each side and one at each end—allowing them to be interlocked and assembled into three-dimensional structures like buildings, bridges, or abstract forms. This design encouraged creativity and architectural play for both children and adults, reflecting the Eameses’ philosophy of design as playful exploration and innovation .
Got that game for my 9th birthday and have loved it ever since. Also took good care of it, all the cards are still there, nothing torn, no donkey ears. The colorful motives and they way they were depicted surely had some influence on my passion for photography.
The House of Cards embodies the Eameses’ belief that toys and games are precursors to serious design concepts, fostering creativity, experimentation, and architectural thinking. The game is also significant for its mid-century modern aesthetic, use of collage imagery, and innovative play mechanics. Items from the House of Cards series are part of major museum collections, and the set remains a beloved piece of 20th-century design history, still produced in various sizes and special editions today .
The “House of Cards” game by the Eames Brothers is widely recognized as a classic design object from the mid-20th century, celebrated for its innovative blend of play, creativity, and modern design principles.
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head of a Buddha statue surrounded by ferns and overgrown by moss
PPP - Patience, Persistence, Perseverance -
the three pillars of good meditation practice (and of life in general)
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Red roses are iconic primarily because they symbolize love, passion, and deep emotions across many cultures and centuries. Their vibrant red color and delicate petals evoke romance, devotion, and desire, making them the ultimate universal emblem of romantic love. The English rose “William Shakespeare” is characterized by its large, deeply crimson to purple flowers that have a strong old rose fragrance. The blooms are densely double, often with up to 120 petals, forming a classic rosette shape with a velvety texture. It is a bushy, well-branched shrub growing up to about 1.2 meters tall, with dark green foliage that contrasts beautifully with the rich flower color. This rose blooms repeatedly from early summer to frost and is highly regarded for its exquisite beauty and strong fragrance reminiscent of traditional old roses.
Red roses - the ultimate universal emblem of romantic love. This is “William Shakespeare“, characterized by its large, deeply crimson to purple flowers that have a strong old rose fragrance.
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This photo shows the box of the classic board game Scrabble, placed on a textured blue surface. The box is predominantly green with a red border that features alternating blue and red squares. In the center, the iconic red Scrabble logo is prominently displayed, with the word “Original” written in elegant white script beneath it. Below the logo, the word “ICONIC” is spelled out using Scrabble tiles, each showing a letter value. At the bottom of the box, there is a label that reads “SPEAR-SPIELE” and a German phrase: “DAS WELTBEKANNTE KREUZWORTSPIEL,” which translates to “the world-famous crossword game.” Scrabble is a classic board game where players use letter tiles to create words on a grid, earning points based on letter values and placement. Celebrated for its challenge and fun, it is recognized worldwide as the iconic crossword game for language lovers.
Scrabble is a classic board game where players use letter tiles to create words on a grid. Celebrated for its challenge and fun, it is recognized worldwide as the iconic crossword game for language lovers.
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The VW Beetle stands out for its rounded, instantly recognizable shape, friendly appearance, and long-standing cultural popularity. Originally designed as a “people’s car” in Germany, it became a global symbol of affordability and independence. Its presence in movies, music, and daily life has cemented its status as one of history’s truly iconic cars.
Looks as if it smiles at you.
The iconic “people’s car”: VW Beetle in bright red.
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