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34 Years of Advocating Conservation Through Visual Storytelling, Taman Safari Continues to Hold the International Animal Photo & Video Competition
JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI) continues to hold the 34th edition of International Animal Photo & Video Competition (IAPVC) under the theme "The Picture of Nature's Secret", reinforcing its commitment to conservation through visual storytelling. Hans Manansang, Director of Commercial & Business Taman Safari Indonesia highlighted the power of digital media in raising awareness. "With over 4.9 billion social media users worldwide, visual content is 40% more effective in conveying messages. IAPVC has the potential to bridge creative expression with environmental consciousness in a relevant and impactful way." To embrace current trends, IAPVC 2025 introduces a video category, encouraging broader creative participation. TSI will also hold an IAPVC Roadshow across its three major parks: Taman Safari Solo, Taman Safari Bogor, and Taman Safari Prigen. Rizki Handayani, Deputy of Industry and Investment at the Ministry of Tourism, emphasized that conservation cannot be accomplished in isolation. Competitions like IAPVC serve as important platforms to foster public participation through cross-sector creative approaches. The Ministry of Tourism also expressed appreciation for TSI's consistent efforts in organizing IAPVC as a valuable contribution to Indonesia's creative economy. "This competition proves that visual works are not only artistically valuable but also carry significant economic potential and social impact." Since its inception in 1991, IAPVC has grown into a global competition. In 2024, the competition welcomed more than 8,000 participants and received over 23,000 entries. Running from June 12 to August 30, 2025, the competition is inviting professional photographers, photography enthusiasts, creative communities, and social media content creators. The 34th IAPVC will also feature a jury panel composed of professional photographers and journalists. The launch of IAPVC 2025 concluded with a spectacular performance of the LILA Show, an iconic presentation at Enchanting Valley that embodies the spirit of conservation advocacy. For more information please visit Through initiatives such as IAPVC, Taman Safari Indonesia continues to affirm its global leadership in conservation, uniting creativity and advocacy to protect endangered wildlife. With four international certifications and over 20 national awards, Taman Safari remains a proud symbol of Indonesia's commitment to conservation and education. For further information about Taman Safari Indonesia please visit Let every creation be a voice for the Earth, its wildlife, and our shared future. Contact Person: Finky Santika NHHead of Media and Digital Taman Safari Indonesia View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Taman Safari Indonesia Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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34 Years of Advocating Conservation Through Visual Storytelling, Taman Safari Continues to Hold the International Animal Photo & Video Competition
JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI) continues to hold the 34th edition of International Animal Photo & Video Competition (IAPVC) under the theme "The Picture of Nature's Secret", reinforcing its commitment to conservation through visual storytelling. Hans Manansang, Director of Commercial & Business Taman Safari Indonesia highlighted the power of digital media in raising awareness. "With over 4.9 billion social media users worldwide, visual content is 40% more effective in conveying messages. IAPVC has the potential to bridge creative expression with environmental consciousness in a relevant and impactful way." To embrace current trends, IAPVC 2025 introduces a video category, encouraging broader creative participation. TSI will also hold an IAPVC Roadshow across its three major parks: Taman Safari Solo, Taman Safari Bogor, and Taman Safari Prigen. Rizki Handayani, Deputy of Industry and Investment at the Ministry of Tourism, emphasized that conservation cannot be accomplished in isolation. Competitions like IAPVC serve as important platforms to foster public participation through cross-sector creative approaches. The Ministry of Tourism also expressed appreciation for TSI's consistent efforts in organizing IAPVC as a valuable contribution to Indonesia's creative economy. "This competition proves that visual works are not only artistically valuable but also carry significant economic potential and social impact." Since its inception in 1991, IAPVC has grown into a global competition. In 2024, the competition welcomed more than 8,000 participants and received over 23,000 entries. Running from June 12 to August 30, 2025, the competition is inviting professional photographers, photography enthusiasts, creative communities, and social media content creators. The 34th IAPVC will also feature a jury panel composed of professional photographers and journalists. The launch of IAPVC 2025 concluded with a spectacular performance of the LILA Show, an iconic presentation at Enchanting Valley that embodies the spirit of conservation advocacy. For more information please visit Through initiatives such as IAPVC, Taman Safari Indonesia continues to affirm its global leadership in conservation, uniting creativity and advocacy to protect endangered wildlife. With four international certifications and over 20 national awards, Taman Safari remains a proud symbol of Indonesia's commitment to conservation and education. For further information about Taman Safari Indonesia please visit Let every creation be a voice for the Earth, its wildlife, and our shared future. Contact Person: Finky Santika NHHead of Media and Digital Taman Safari Indonesia View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Taman Safari Indonesia Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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George Lucas' spaceship of a museum lands in L.A. with a wonderful surprise
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, rising on what used to be a parking lot in Exposition Park in downtown L.A., is devoted to visual storytelling: the comics of Charles M. Schulz ('Peanuts') and Alex Raymond ('Flash Gordon'), movie concept art by Neal Adams ('Batman') and Ralph McQuarrie ('Star Wars'), paintings by Frida Kahlo and Jacob Lawrence, photography by Gordon Parks and Dorothea Lange, illustrations by Norman Rockwell and N.C. Wyeth. So when George Lucas and wife Mellody Hobson chose Mia Lehrer and her L.A. firm, Studio-MLA, to design the 11 acres of landscape around — and on top of — MAD Architects' swirling, otherworldly, billion-dollar building, the driving forces behind the Lucas Museum made it clear that the landscape had to tell a story too. Lehrer and her team studied how directors, illustrators and painters use topography to help amplify, among other things, emotion, sequence and storyline. Read more: Mia Lehrer: Designer making beauty out of blight 'We looked at the landscapes of myths and movies,' said Kush Parekh, a principal at Studio-MLA. 'How do you take someone on a journey through space? How does the terrain change the story — and how can it be the story?' The result — which feels surprisingly grown-in even though the museum won't open until next year — is a sinuous, eclectic landscape that unfolds in discrete vignettes, all promoting exploration and distinct experience. Each zone contains varied textures, colors, scales and often framed views. A shaded walkway curls along a meandering meadow and lifts you toward a hilly canyon. A footbridge carries you above a developing conifer thicket. A plant-covered trellis, known as "the hanging garden,' provides a more compressed moment of pause. The environment, like a good story, continually shifts tone and tempo. 'It's episodic,' Parekh said. 'Each biome reveals something new, each path hints at what's ahead without giving it away.' A key theme of the story is the diverse terrain of California — a place that, in Lehrer's words, 'contains more varied environments in a single day's drive than most countries do in a week.' Foothills and valleys, groves and canyons, even the mesas, plateaus and plains of the Sierra and the Central Valley — Lehrer calls all of it a 'choreography of place.' Another, more subtle, layer of this narrative is time. Plantings were laid out to bloom in different seasons and in different places. Bright yellow 'Safari Goldstrike' leucadendron, edging the meadow and canyon, come alive in late winter and early spring. Tall jacarandas, spied from a foothills overlook, emerge then quickly disappear. 'Bee's Bliss' sage, lying low in the oak woodland, turn lavender blue in the early summer. Something is always emerging, something else fading. 'Every month, every visit, feels different,' Parekh said. Even the alpine-inspired plantings cladding the museum's roof — colorful wildflowers, long sweeping grasses and coarse scrubs, all chosen for their hardiness, lightness and shallow roots — follow this rhythm. 'They're alive. They change. They move with the climate,' Lehrer said. Amazingly, the rest of the landscape is a kind of green roof as well, sitting atop a 2,400-spot underground parking structure — available to those visiting the Lucas or any of Expo Park's other institutions. Wedged between the greenery and the parking are thousands of foam blocks, mixed with soil and sculpted to form the landscape while minimizing weight on the building below. 'I wish I had invested in foam before we started this,' joked Angelo Garcia, president of Lucas Real Estate Holdings. 'It's everywhere. These mountains were created with foam.' 'It's full-scale ecology sitting on top of a structural system,' noted Michael Siegel, senior principal at Stantec, the museum's architect of record, responsible for its technical oversight and implementation. 'That's how the best storytelling works,' Lehrer added. 'You don't see the mechanics. You just feel the effect.' As you make your way through the rolling landscape, it becomes clear that it's also crafted to meld with MAD's sculptural design — a hovering, eroded form, itself inspired by the clouds, hills and other natural forms of Los Angeles. 'There's a dialogue,' Garcia said. Paths bend instead of cut; curving benches — cast in smooth, gently tapering concrete — echo the museum's fiber-reinforced cement roofline. Bridges arc gently over bioswales and berms. Ramps rise like extensions of the building's base. Paving stones reflect the color and texture of the museum's facade. 'It was never landscape next to building,' Lehrer said. 'It was building as landscape, and landscape as structure. One continuous form.' Closer to the building, where a perimeter mass damper system that the design team has nicknamed the 'moat' protects the museum from seismic activity, landscape nestles against, and seemingly under, the structure's edges, further blurring the barrier between the two. Rows of mature trees being planted now will help soften the flanks. Vines will hang from the Lucas' floating oculus, right above its entry court. The topography was designed to minimize environmental impact. Hundreds of plants, mostly native to the region, are drought-tolerant (or at least require little watering). A rain-harvesting system captures water for irrigation. And on the north edge of the museum will be 'The Rain,' a waterfall that doubles as a passive cooling system, replacing traditional air-conditioning infrastructure. (Dozens of underground geothermal wells provide additional cooling.) In this part of South L.A., park space is egregiously scarce, a remnant of redlining and disinvestment. This space — set to be open to the public without a ticket, from dawn to dusk — is a game changer, as is a massive green space on Expo Park's south side that also replaces a surface parking lot and tops an underground garage. (That latter project has been delayed until after the 2028 Olympics.) 'It's hotter, it's denser and it's long been overlooked. We wanted to change that,' Lehrer said of the area. What was once a walled-off asphalt lot is a porous public space, linking Expo Park to the rest of the neighborhood via its four east-west pathways and opening connections on the north side to Jesse Brewer Jr. Park, which the Lucas Museum has paid to upgrade. The museum also funded the creation to the south of the new Soboroff Sports Field, which replaces a field that was adjacent to the site's parking lot. The Lucas' circular plaza and amphitheater with seating for hundreds, have the potential not only to host museum events but also to become popular community gathering spots. Read more: Dreamers built a 1920s utopia in the Palisades. How remnants of that Chautauqua movement survived the fire For Lehrer, the landscape is a convergence of civic and ecological ideas that she's developed throughout her career — really ever since a chance encounter with the intricate original drawings for Central Park while she was studying at the Harvard Graduate School of Design spurred her to pivot from planning to landscape architecture. At this point, she's created arguably more major new public spaces in Los Angeles than any other designer, including two vibrantly didactic landscapes at the adjacent Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, downtown's 10-acre Vista Hermosa Park and the artfully layered grounds and lake surrounding SoFi Stadium. 'This brings everything together,' she said. 'Design, ecology, storytelling, infrastructure, community. It's the fullest expression of what landscape can be.' Lehrer credits Lucas with not just permitting her to explore these ideas but encouraging her to push them further. Lucas supported the rare — and costly — installation of mature plantings. Usually the landscape is the last part of a building to emerge. The progress in the grounds is a bright spot for the museum, which has been grappling with construction delays, the surprise departure of its executive director and, most recently, the layoffs of 15 full-time and seven part-time employees, part of a restructuring that a museum official said was 'to ensure we open on time next year.' As the new building accelerates toward that opening, the vision outside is becoming more clear. Read more: Inside the $351.5-million makeover coming to L.A.'s Exposition Park 'To have an open-minded client, who gets landscape and also appreciates creativity, it's rare,' Lehrer said. Lucas, who grew up on a farm in Modesto, has been developing the vineyards, gardens and olive groves of his Skywalker Ranch in Northern California for decades. 'I have always wanted to be surrounded by trees and nature,' Lucas said. 'The museum's backyard is meant to provide a respite in a hectic world.' Get notified when the biggest stories in Hollywood, culture and entertainment go live. Sign up for L.A. Times entertainment alerts. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Geeky Gadgets
13-06-2025
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25 Color Pair Prompts for Stunning Midjourney 7 Artwork and Images
Have you ever wondered why some digital artworks seem to effortlessly captivate, while others fall flat? The secret often lies in something deceptively simple: color pairing. The right combination of hues can transform an image, evoking powerful emotions, creating balance, and guiding the viewer's eye. For Midjourney 7 users, where creativity meets innovative AI, mastering this art is more than just a skill—it's a gateway to unlocking the full potential of your designs. Whether you're striving for serene minimalism or bold, high-contrast drama, the colors you choose can make or break your visual storytelling. And here's the exciting part: you don't need to start from scratch. With 25 expertly curated color pair prompts, you'll have a treasure trove of inspiration to elevate your creations. Thaeyne explains how intentional color choices can breathe life into your Midjourney 7 projects. Each pairing is more than a suggestion—it's a creative spark, designed to help you explore new themes, refine your artistic voice, and push boundaries. From the calming elegance of Lavender and Mint Green to the daring vibrancy of Fuchsia and Lime Green, these combinations are tailored to suit a variety of moods and styles. But this isn't just about aesthetics; it's about storytelling, emotional resonance, and creating visuals that linger in the minds of your audience. Ready to explore how color can transform your work? Let's uncover the possibilities together. 25 Inspiring Color Pair Prompts The Role of Color Pairing in Digital Art Color pairing is more than an aesthetic decision; it is a fundamental tool for storytelling and emotional engagement. The right combination of colors can direct the viewer's focus, evoke specific emotions, and establish harmony or contrast within a composition. Whether you aim to create abstract designs or realistic imagery, your choice of colors can define the success of your artwork. Midjourney 7, renowned for its advanced image generation capabilities, offers an ideal platform for experimenting with color palettes. By integrating intentional and thoughtful color pairings into your workflow, you can unlock new dimensions of creativity and produce visuals that captivate and resonate with your audience. Midjourney 7 Color Pair Prompts Guide 2025 Watch this video on YouTube. Browse through more resources below from our in-depth content covering more areas on Color pairing. Maximizing the Potential of Color Pair Prompts in Midjourney 7 To make the most of these color pair prompts, begin by selecting a combination that aligns with the mood or theme you wish to convey. For example, if your goal is to create a serene and calming atmosphere, consider using Lavender and Mint Green. Input these colors into Midjourney 7 as part of your design prompts to guide the platform's image generation process. Midjourney 7's advanced tools allow for iterative refinement, allowing you to adjust elements such as saturation, brightness, and contrast. This flexibility ensures that your final image not only reflects your creative vision but also resonates with your intended audience. Experimenting with these adjustments can help you achieve the perfect balance and bring your ideas to life. 25 Color Pair Prompts to Inspire Your Creativity These 25 color pair prompts are designed to spark your imagination and encourage experimentation. Each pairing offers a unique aesthetic, providing opportunities to explore diverse themes and styles: Teal and Coral – A vibrant combination perfect for tropical or aquatic designs. – A vibrant combination perfect for tropical or aquatic designs. Mustard Yellow and Slate Gray – A modern and understated pairing for minimalist compositions. – A modern and understated pairing for minimalist compositions. Lavender and Mint Green – Soft and calming, ideal for serene and tranquil visuals. – Soft and calming, ideal for serene and tranquil visuals. Crimson and Gold – Rich and regal, perfect for dramatic and luxurious imagery. – Rich and regal, perfect for dramatic and luxurious imagery. Indigo and Peach – A balanced mix of cool and warm tones for versatile designs. – A balanced mix of cool and warm tones for versatile designs. Emerald Green and Champagne – Elegant and sophisticated for refined aesthetics. – Elegant and sophisticated for refined aesthetics. Burnt Orange and Navy Blue – Bold and dynamic, ideal for high-contrast visuals. – Bold and dynamic, ideal for high-contrast visuals. Blush Pink and Charcoal – Subtle yet striking, perfect for minimalist or modern art. – Subtle yet striking, perfect for minimalist or modern art. Turquoise and Magenta – Energetic and playful, suited for abstract and experimental designs. – Energetic and playful, suited for abstract and experimental designs. Ivory and Olive Green – Earthy and natural, ideal for organic and rustic themes. – Earthy and natural, ideal for organic and rustic themes. Ruby Red and Sapphire Blue – A timeless and classic pairing for balanced compositions. – A timeless and classic pairing for balanced compositions. Canary Yellow and Royal Purple – Bright and whimsical, perfect for imaginative projects. – Bright and whimsical, perfect for imaginative projects. Steel Blue and Rust – Industrial yet warm, ideal for urban and modern aesthetics. – Industrial yet warm, ideal for urban and modern aesthetics. Rose Gold and Midnight Black – Luxurious and dramatic for high-impact visuals. – Luxurious and dramatic for high-impact visuals. Periwinkle and Lemon Yellow – Cheerful and lighthearted, suited for uplifting designs. – Cheerful and lighthearted, suited for uplifting designs. Forest Green and Copper – Rustic and grounded, perfect for nature-inspired compositions. – Rustic and grounded, perfect for nature-inspired compositions. Sky Blue and Tangerine – Fresh and invigorating, ideal for summer-themed visuals. – Fresh and invigorating, ideal for summer-themed visuals. Plum and Silver – Subdued and elegant, perfect for refined and sophisticated designs. – Subdued and elegant, perfect for refined and sophisticated designs. Chartreuse and Deep Purple – Unconventional yet striking for bold artistic statements. – Unconventional yet striking for bold artistic statements. Beige and Burgundy – Warm and inviting, ideal for classic and timeless aesthetics. – Warm and inviting, ideal for classic and timeless aesthetics. Powder Blue and Sand – Soft and neutral, perfect for coastal and serene themes. – Soft and neutral, perfect for coastal and serene themes. Fuchsia and Lime Green – Bold and unconventional, suited for experimental and daring art. – Bold and unconventional, suited for experimental and daring art. Goldenrod and Teal – Balanced and versatile, ideal for diverse creative applications. – Balanced and versatile, ideal for diverse creative applications. Peacock Blue and Amber – Rich and exotic, perfect for intricate and detailed designs. – Rich and exotic, perfect for intricate and detailed designs. Black and White – Timeless and versatile, ideal for high-contrast and minimalist visuals. Exploring Creative Possibilities One of the most exciting aspects of working with Midjourney 7 is the opportunity for creative exploration. Don't be afraid to experiment with unconventional pairings or modify the suggested prompts to suit your unique style. For instance, combining Fuchsia with Lime Green might seem unconventional, but it could result in a visually striking and memorable composition. Similarly, muted tones like Beige and Burgundy can evoke a sense of understated elegance. The key to success lies in embracing the unexpected. Each experiment provides a chance to deepen your understanding of color harmony and enhance your ability to tell compelling visual stories. By pushing the boundaries of traditional color combinations, you can discover new ways to express your creativity. Refining Your Visual Aesthetics Thoughtful and intentional color choices can significantly enhance the aesthetic quality of your digital art. By using these 25 curated color pair prompts as a foundation, you can create visuals that are not only visually appealing but also emotionally engaging. Whether you are working on personal projects or professional designs, these combinations offer a versatile toolkit for achieving impactful and memorable results. Elevate your artistic process by experimenting with these prompts, refining your techniques, and exploring the endless possibilities that Midjourney 7 provides. With practice and creativity, you can craft images that captivate, inspire, and leave a lasting impression. Media Credit: Thaeyne Filed Under: AI, Guides Latest Geeky Gadgets Deals Disclosure: Some of our articles include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, Geeky Gadgets may earn an affiliate commission. Learn about our Disclosure Policy.
Trade Arabia
09-06-2025
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- Trade Arabia
Dubai's Museum of the Future launches new series of events
Dubai's Museum of the Future has announced a new series of events and interactive workshops for June. Aimed at enhancing creative skills, championing wellness and offering interactive learning experiences across various fields, these programmes are in line with the museum's ongoing commitment to nurturing innovation, unlocking creative potential as well as exploring pioneering ideas that shape the future, a Wam news agencyr report said. On June 15, the museum will host the 'Becoming Visual Storytellers Workshop', a two-hour workshop from 11:00 to 13:00. This session offers a unique opportunity to explore the future of creative career paths. During the two-hour workshop, participants will be introduced to the principles and techniques of visual content creation, multimedia storytelling and narrative construction across different platforms in an interactive setting. Attendees will work in groups to craft their own visual stories using a variety of media formats, enabling them to express their ideas in innovative and impactful ways. This workshop is open to participants aged 13 and above, and will be led by entrepreneur Raya Bidshahri, Founder of School of Humanity. The second workshop titled 'Understanding Emotions Workshop' will take place on June 22 from 11:00 to 13:00. It will focus on day-to-day well-being through guided meditation, breathing techniques, and self-compassion. This experience will be led by Veronica Larre, a specialist in Psychology, Education and Product Design. On June 26, renowned Historian and Researcher Dr Roy Casagranda will present a compelling lecture titled 'Who was Muhammad II Fatih?', as part of the museum's ongoing 'Lessons from the Past at the Museum of the Future' series taking place throughout 2025. Dr Casagranda will delve into pivotal moments in the history of civilisations, focusing on the life and legacy of Muhammad II Fatih, uncovering valuable insights and lessons that resonate with both the present and the future. Through its year-round programmes and initiatives, the Museum of the Future aims to empower individuals by developing their personal and professional skills and equipping them with creative tools to build emotional resilience in a fast-changing world. These efforts reflect the museum's ongoing commitment to lifelong learning, blending creativity, technology and well-being. Throughout June, visitors can also explore 'The Vivarium', the newest addition to the HEAL Institute's Observatory. This living exhibit presents a model of ecological design, where genetically engineered species, plants, insects and microorganisms, coexist within a sealed habitat. Visitors can control temperature, humidity and lighting with a single touch, observing in real-time how the species adapt and evolve in a controlled setting.
