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Shades Collection (#18)

"Shades: A Kaleidoscope of Colors and Inspirations" Step into a world where shades take center stage, weaving together a vibrant tapestry of hues

Background imageShades Collection: Pollensa, Majorca

Pollensa, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Background imageShades Collection: Altafulla, Tarragona

Altafulla, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Background imageShades Collection: Sbeitla, Roman ruins

Sbeitla, Roman ruins, Tunisia, North Africa

Background imageShades Collection: Ho Kiem Lake

Ho Kiem Lake, Hanoi, North Vietnam, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageShades Collection: Wiew from a sunbed

Wiew from a sunbed, Kata beach, Phuket, Thailand

Background imageShades Collection: Buddhist monk in a tuk tuk taxi

Buddhist monk in a tuk tuk taxi, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, Asia

Background imageShades Collection: Doi Suthep Temple

Doi Suthep Temple, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Background imageShades Collection: Ground squirrel

Ground squirrel, Xerus inauris, shading itself with its tail, Kalahari, South Africa, Africa

Background imageShades Collection: Pilgrims Rest

Pilgrims Rest, Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa

Background imageShades Collection: Mangrove roots

Mangrove roots, Seychelles, Indian Ocean

Background imageShades Collection: Walkers near the Padang

Walkers near the Padang, Singapore, South East Asia

Background imageShades Collection: Rowing boats for hire

Rowing boats for hire, Lake Bled, Slovenia, Europe

Background imageShades Collection: Pandanon Island

Pandanon Island, Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary, Cebu island, The Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageShades Collection: Sun through trees

Sun through trees, Rondablikk, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageShades Collection: Lake Pukaki and Mount Cook

Lake Pukaki and Mount Cook, Southern Alps, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Background imageShades Collection: Mount Aspiring and Matukituki River

Mount Aspiring and Matukituki River, Mount Aspiring National Park, Wanaka, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Background imageShades Collection: Pisa Range

Pisa Range, Mount Pisa, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Background imageShades Collection: Hot house lily pond

Hot house lily pond, Winter Gardens, Domain Park, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Background imageShades Collection: The ramparts of the medina

The ramparts of the medina, Essaouira, the historic city of Mogador, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Background imageShades Collection: Mouldings over arched doorway

Mouldings over arched doorway, Ben Youssef Medersa (Madrasah) (Madrasa), Marrakech (Marrakesh), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Background imageShades Collection: Sand dune, Sossusvlei dune field

Sand dune, Sossusvlei dune field, Namib-Naukluft Park, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Background imageShades Collection: Zaachila, Oaxaca

Zaachila, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Background imageShades Collection: Clock Tower

Clock Tower, Zaachila, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Background imageShades Collection: Logging barge on the Kinabatangan River

Logging barge on the Kinabatangan River, Eastern Sabah, island of Borneo, Malaysia

Background imageShades Collection: Sea Hell (Umi-jigoku)

Sea Hell (Umi-jigoku), natural hot springs (onsen), Beppu, Kyushu, Japan

Background imageShades Collection: Porta Marina

Porta Marina, gate leading to harbour, Cefalu, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Background imageShades Collection: Volcano, Stromboli Island

Volcano, Stromboli Island, Eolian Islands (Aeolian Islands), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Background imageShades Collection: Gallery Umberto I

Gallery Umberto I, Naples, Campania, Italy

Background imageShades Collection: Via Cavour

Via Cavour, street facing the harbour, Carloforte, southwest area, island of Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Background imageShades Collection: Church of St

Church of St. Francis of Assisi in old Goa, Goa, India

Background imageShades Collection: Decaying house in Panaji formerly known as Panjim

Decaying house in Panaji formerly known as Panjim, Goa, India

Background imageShades Collection: Betel nut (arecanut) and cardamon

Betel nut (arecanut) and cardamon, Kerala, India, Asia

Background imageShades Collection: Couple looking towards Little Venice in the Alefkandra

Couple looking towards Little Venice in the Alefkandra district of Mykonos Town, Mykonos, Cyclades Islands, Greece, Europe

Background imageShades Collection: Overlooking Plati Yalos beach

Overlooking Plati Yalos beach, Cephalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece, Europe

Background imageShades Collection: Syntagma Square looking towards the Parliament buildings

Syntagma Square looking towards the Parliament buildings, Athens, Greece, Europe

Background imageShades Collection: Tree with autumn colours

Tree with autumn colours, Wallgau, Isar Valley, Bavarian Alps, Germany, Europe

Background imageShades Collection: Dinkelsbuhl Annual Childrens Festival

Dinkelsbuhl Annual Childrens Festival, Germany

Background imageShades Collection: Hammock, Tahiti

Hammock, Tahiti, Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific Islands, Pacific

Background imageShades Collection: Beach, Bora Bora (Borabora)

Beach, Bora Bora (Borabora), Society Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific Islands, Pacific

Background imageShades Collection: Palm fronds and beach

Palm fronds and beach, Rangiroa Atoll, Tuamotu archipelago, French Polynesia, South Pacific Islands, Pacific

Background imageShades Collection: Restaurant and gilded wrought iron gates by Jean Lamor

Restaurant and gilded wrought iron gates by Jean Lamor, Place Stanislas, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nancy, Lorraine, France, Europe

Background imageShades Collection: Tree-lined road in France, Europe

Tree-lined road in France, Europe

Background imageShades Collection: Coffee plants grown under shade, Bendele region, Oromo country, Ilubador state

Coffee plants grown under shade, Bendele region, Oromo country, Ilubador state, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageShades Collection: People walk for days to trade in this famous weekly market, Saturday market in Lalibela

People walk for days to trade in this famous weekly market, Saturday market in Lalibela, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageShades Collection: Acacia tree and yellow Meskel flowers in bloom after the rains, Green fertile fields

Acacia tree and yellow Meskel flowers in bloom after the rains, Green fertile fields, Ethiopian Highlands near the Simien mountains and Gonder, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageShades Collection: Path and sunlight through pine trees, Burtness Wood, near Buttermere, Lake District National Park

Path and sunlight through pine trees, Burtness Wood, near Buttermere, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, UK, Europe

Background imageShades Collection: Beech woodland, Alnwick Garden, Alnwick, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Beech woodland, Alnwick Garden, Alnwick, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageShades Collection: Beech woodland in autumn, Burghley Park, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England

Beech woodland in autumn, Burghley Park, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe




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"Shades: A Kaleidoscope of Colors and Inspirations" Step into a world where shades take center stage, weaving together a vibrant tapestry of hues. Like the color wheel spinning effortlessly, each shade tells its own story, captivating our senses. Transport yourself to the pin-up calendar girl era by David Wright in 1955, where bold shades adorned glamorous women with an air of timeless elegance. Or venture back even further to Claude Rains' iconic portrayal in James Whales' The Invisible Man (1933), where shadows and darkness played tricks on our perception. In contrast, Monet's masterpiece "Le dejeuner" from 1873 showcases gentle pastel shades dancing across his canvas, capturing the essence of a tranquil moment in time. And let us not forget the delicate beauty found within a selection of common British moths - their wings boasting an array of intricate patterns and earthy tones. As we sail away on a majestic cruise ship towards Arashi Beach in Aruba's Dutch Caribbean paradise, we are greeted by breathtaking vistas that blend azure blues with golden sands. Here lies nature's palette at its finest – an invitation to bask under the sun while embracing the coolness provided by palm tree shades. But it is not just landscapes that inspire; music too can paint vivid pictures through sound. Picture Jackie McLean at London's Jazz Cafe in April 1991 – his saxophone notes intertwining with smoky jazz club ambiance as he immerses us in melodies that evoke emotions beyond words. And finally, amidst fields of wildflowers stands an olive tree – its branches casting dappled shadows upon vibrant blooms below. This harmonious coexistence reminds us that even within nature itself, there exists a symphony of colors and shades waiting to be explored.