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illustratus · 21 days

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The Girandola at the Castel Sant'Angelo by Louis-Jean Desprez and Francesco Piranesi

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thunderstruck9 · 3 months

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George Bellows (American, 1882-1925), Tennis Tournament, 1920. Oil on canvas, 59 x 66 in.

#george bellows #american art #tennis #tennis match #tennis court #trees #spectators

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newyorkthegoldenage · 6 months

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Captain Nemo scowls at the crowd as he passes by during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, 1929.

Photo: Associated Press

#vintage New York #1920s #Thanksgiving #vintage Thanksgiving #Captain Nemo #floats #parade #Macy's Thanksgiving Parade #spectators #vintage NYC

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allthingsr-betternotbeingnormal · 11 months

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Do you have to be such a daft cunt?

Miguel O'Hara x Reader

Word count: 954 words

Warnings: Swearing, growling, reader trying not to attack Miguel

Summary: Hobie shows you Miles being chased and you're pissed, which prompts you to return to HQ to give Miguel a piece of your mind.

Note: This was stuck in my head so I had to let it out. I might expand and make a multi chapter story on how reader met Miguel and the gang. (Might post it on AO3) Reader's hero name is Aqua and was bitten by a radioactive water spider.

Hobie never came to your universe, so to say it caught you by surprise with him standing outside your house was an understatement. It also meant something was wrong.

You felt it in your gut and your instincts were never wrong, so when he showed you a live feed of the chase–sorry more like manhunt–of Miles Morales you felt your blood run cold.

What was O'Hara thinking of going after the kid like that?

You've met Miles a few times–unknowingly to the Society–and you instantly clicked with the kid. He was cool, a bit clumsy, smart as a whip with a wicked sense of humor

Not something O'Hara seemed to have. Weren't all spider people supposed to have a sense of humor?

His must have fallen out his as–Anyway, watching as their 'glorious leader' continue to smash Miles into the train made you see red.

"We're going back to HQ."

"Nuh-uh. That's your bit. I'm a lay back and watch the chaos unfold, Luv."

Both your gaze met, a smile blooming on your face "I have a strong feeling you're up to something Hobie Brown. I hope it's epic."

"I can't be anything else but epic."

The mask covered your face before activating the watch Hobie made for you months ago. Completely undetectable from the Society.

The both of you have had your doubts about a few things concerning the place, hence your own device.

Glancing back at your best friend you sent a two-finger salute and walked forward.

The trip took seconds and you arrived just in time to see O'Hara tell Gwen to go home as the machine grabbed at her limbs.

First Miles, now Gwen. How unhinged was the bastard? Is this how society members are meant to be treated?

You pushed through the crowd of the others, cursing for them to get out of the way as they stood there, doing nothing

Gwen's name left your lips as you mad it to the front and you two made eye contact just as she whispered "We're supposed to be the good guys" before being blasted back to her dimension

A growl built in your chest and you're in front of O'Hara as he turned, slightly off guard at your presence

"Are you out of your fucking mind!?"

The others gasped, Peter B Parker quickly covering Mayday's ears

"Stay out of this Aqua."

He can't be seriously telling you to turn away from what you just witnessed. It was wrong and he and everyone else knew it

"You went too far! What you did to Miles was uncalled for O'Hara!"

The man's eyes turned red, a snarl left his lips showcasing his massive fangs

"Uncalled for? Are you daft? He disrupted a canon event and is on his way to start another. I did what I had to, to try and stop him."

"By what? Chasing him like a criminal! Beating him up! Telling him to just turn a blind eye and accept that he's about to lose his father!? That's cruel, even for you."

"If we don't stop him his universe will collapse. Is that what you want to happen? Huh? His father has to die. There's no changing that."

The others looked on as they fought back and forth. The majority of them exited the room until there was just Peter B Parker with Mayday, Penny, Porker, Jessica, Ben and Margo.

"There is no way you are 100% sure that diverting from canonical events will trigger universal collapse."

"Yes, I can because it happened to me!"

"The multiverse is complex O'Hara and even you with all your genius cannot fathom its capabilities."

O'Hara pushed passed you, growling and ignoring your words

"I don't have time for this. I'm going after Miles. Stay out of my way Aqua."

Your hand caught his wrist, making him pause "Miguel–"

You watch as his shoulders hitch. Not once since you've known him have you ever called him by his first name

"I know you've lost a lot and you feel like you need to shoulder everything on your own but you're taking this too far and you're buckling under the pressure. Don't do something you'll regret."

He wretched his wrist from your grip, putting on his mask as he called out to Jessica and Ben saying they were going after Miles before opening a portal to the teen's dimension.

Jessica and Ben entered and just before Miguel did he turn his head towards you "Don't come after us Aqua. Try and stop me and I can't promise that you won't get hurt."

The collective gasps were just a buzz in the background as blood rushed to your ears "I'll keep that in mind O'Hara. It's a shame. You're letting yourself become a spiderman all of us should fear. I hope you never catch the kid."

With no response the group watched as he disappeared through the portal.

The silence that fell across the room was deafening. Peter was about to say something when you started laughing, holding your side as you doubled over

"Ah–not to be a stickler but what's so funny? Miguel is on his way to rip the kid a new one and you're laughing your kidney off."

It took a while but you calmed down. Looking over at Margo, you smiled "You knew, didn't you?"

"Of course I did. That's why I didn't stop the transport sequence."

"What are you two talking about?" Penny and Porker asked

"The machine sent him to the universe where the spider was supposed to be. Earth-42. Miles Morales is in the wrong dimension."

The panic from everyone–especially Peter–was expected but you weren't concerned about that. The goal now was keeping Miguel as far away from the boy as possible and saving his father. O'Hara was wrong and you were sure of it

"Come on. Let's go save Miles. But first we need to fetch Gwen. Whose in?"

#miguel o'hara #o'hara #spiderverse 2 #across the spiderverse #spiderman #spider gwen #spider character #peter b parker #argument #spectators #portals #growling and snarling #hobie brown #spider man: across the spider verse #spider people

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forthepleasureofmylife · 8 months

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Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux

Photo: Dieter Krehbiel

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aeshnacyanea2000 · 4 months

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The women fell into two categories: those who had been tugged there by the ties of blood or prospective matrimony (after which they could stop pretending that this bloody mess was in any way engrossing), and a number of elderly women of a ‘sweet old lady’ construction, who bawled indiscriminately, in a rising cloud of lavender and peppermint, screams of ‘Get ’im dahn an’ kick ’im inna nuts!’ and similar exhortations.

-- Terry Pratchett - Unseen Academicals

#Terry Pratchett #discworld quotes #GNU Terry Pratchett #quotes #Unseen Academicals #Ankh-Morpork #football #spectators #women

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fleshmannequin · 5 months

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#wolfsheim #spectators #synth pop #darkwave #electronic #once in a lifetime #2001 #must I do everythang...#mp3

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ancientorigins · 1 year

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From the thunderous roar of the crowd to the heart-stopping battles between gladiators and exotic beasts, this video takes you back in time to experience what it was really like as a spectator at the Roman Colosseum.

#gladiators #spectators #arena #Rome #colosseum #ancient #history #ancient origins

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princetonarchives · 9 months

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Throwback Thursday: A group of spectators at an international track meet at Manhattan Field, 1895. This photo is found in an album made by a member of the Princeton Class of 1895.

Historical Photograph Collection, Student Photograph Albums Series (AC061), Box 85.03

#1890s #Princeton #Manhattan #Manhattan Field #crowd #spectators #audience #sports #track #track meet #Class of 1895 #TBT #Throwback Thursday

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newyorkthegoldenage · 1 year

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Kids watching Hopalong Cassidy in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, November 24, 1955.

Photo: Hal Mathewson for the NY Daily News via Getty Images

#New York #NYC #vintage New York #1950s #Thanksgiving #Hal Mathewson #Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade #parade #November 24 #Nov. 24 #children #parade watchers #spectators #Hopalong Cassidy

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semioticapocalypse · 2 years

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Hildegard Rosenthal. People on a wall watching a football game. São Paulo, Brasil. 1940

#BW #Black and White #Preto e Branco #Noir et Blanc #黒と白 #Schwarzweiß #retro #vintage #Hildegard Rosenthal #São Paulo #Brésil #Brasil #sports #spectators #brick wall #1940 #1940s #40s

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fantasyflash · 14 days

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The Birth of Volleyballet

Where Sport and Elegance Converge

By Laura Turner, Special Correspondent

A remarkable photo has recently captured the attention of the sports world. It depicts two young ladies, both clad in sportswear and tutus, gracefully maneuvering on the court. But what initially appears to be an unusual combination of ballet and sport reveals itself as the latest innovation in competitive sports: Volleyballet.

Inspired by the elegance of ballet and the competitive intensity of volleyball, a group of visionary sports enthusiasts has developed a new variant that merges both elements. Volleyballet challenges players to propel the ball over the net using graceful movements borrowed from ballet. Players not only harness their physical strength but also their grace and fluidity to direct the ball with ease and precision.

"Volleyballet is a unique blend of sport and art," explains Dr. Emily Harris, one of the co-founders of this burgeoning sport. "It requires not only athletic prowess but also an understanding of rhythm, balance, and aesthetics. It's a challenge for the players and a visual spectacle for the audience."

The development of Volleyballet was no easy feat. For months, the founders worked tirelessly to refine the rules, design the court, and develop gameplay strategies. But their efforts have paid off as Volleyballet has already attracted a growing fan base and is eagerly anticipated by sports enthusiasts worldwide.

"It's fascinating to see how this new sport is evolving," says Marko Ramirez, an avid sports fan. "Volleyballet combines the beauty of ballet with the excitement of competitive sports in a way I've never seen before. I can't wait to experience a game live!"

With the introduction of Volleyballet, the world of sports is enriched with another exciting avenue for movement, competition, and entertainment. It serves as a reminder that innovation and creativity can continually create new pathways to push the boundaries of possibility and inspire us.

This article was exclusively written for "Sport Insight".

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