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Definition: ‘pants that are made from denim’
Origin: ‘The word "jeans" comes from the French phrase bleu de Gênes, literally the blue of Genoa. Jeans fabric, or denim, originated in the French town of Nîmes, from which 'denim' (de Nîmes) gets its name.’
History: ‘Some of the earliest American blue jeans were made by Jacob Davis, Calvin Rogers, and Levi Strauss in 1873. Starting in the 1950s, jeans, originally designed
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The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of the word ‘existence’ is life. Without life we would not exist, this is a very simple concept to understand. This is not a discussion on creation versus evolution. It is just me trying to understand why I do things the way I do.
I have heard all the psychology behind living a happy and fulfilling life, but for some of us, “just living” is quite difficult. I guess what
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We would all love to change the world, leave our mark, so that when we leave this world, people will remember us for eternity. This is quite a momentous task to try and achieve, so why do we not just start with the small things. Make a difference right where we are: smile at that person that cuts you off in traffic, when you say you will do something – actually do it, recycle more, greet someone even if they do not greet you,
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"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed."— Ansel Adams
I am not entirely sure, why I love black and white photography so much. I think that it somehow creates a mood of mystery and intrigue, it allows your imagination to fill in the colours.
Monochromatic photography allows you, as the audience, to bear witness to the true nature of the subject.
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At this point in my life the most difficult thing for me, is to relinquish control over my destiny. All of me, body and soul would like to determine who I am going to be and where I am going. I am slowly realising that actually, I am not in control.
This could sound quite bizarre to some people but it’s not to say that I do not make choices and follow a certain path but all these things are pre-determined, by a far higher
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