Welcome to my second personal space! My first blog,the MSN one,mainly recorded my life in Vancouver from 2005 to 2007. Here you will get to know what I have been up to since then. It is a place for sharing pictures and keeping in touch with friends. I am glad to hear your voice.
ill-fated discuss | |
Definition: | (adjective) Marked by or promising bad fortune. |
Synonyms: | ill-omened, ill-starred, unlucky, doomed |
Usage: | Freed after months of captivity, the aid workers are relieved to have survived their ill-fated trip abroad. |
![]() ![]() The Golden HourAchieving the perfect lighting for outdoor shots can be a challenge for even the most experienced photographer. In the middle of the day, the harsh overhead sun can cause overly bright highlights and dark shadows. To get the best shot, photographers often wait for the "golden" or "magic" hour—the first and last periods of sunlight during the day. The low sun creates a warm light that is ideal for landscape photos and enhances the colors of a scene. How long does the "golden hour" usually last? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Howard Carter (1874)An experienced archaeologist and Egyptologist, Carter began searching for the long lost tomb of the ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamun in the early 1900s, excavating Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt, through funding by his financial backer, Lord Carnarvon. In 1922, Carnarvon gave Carter one last season to make a discovery. He did, unearthing the pristine, treasure-filled tomb that became world famous. What fact about Carter's life is often used to refute the so-called Curse of the Pharaohs? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914) Discuss |
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