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A Scandal By Any Other Name

A Scandal By Any Other Name

BOOK TWO OF THE HAMILTON SERIES WARNING: A Regency Era novel. Adult content with detailed smut…Read at you own risk Genre: Historical Romance / Smut / Enemies-to-Lovers / Mystery / Comedy / Found family [Book Two of the Hamilton Series. Can be read as a standalone, but better enjoyed after Lady Ines’ Scandalous Hobby.] To the world, Duke Rowan Hamilton is the perfect gentleman. But in the bedroom, he is a man possessed. Rowan Hamilton has it all: a Ducal title, the face of a fallen angel, and a smile that makes debutantes faint. He is the "Golden Duke"—charming, responsible, and utterly adored by society. But it’s all a lie. Beneath the coats and polite manners, Rowan is a man haunted by a ghost. For three years, he has remained faithful to the memory of a masked woman who stole a kiss, bested him at a game of chance, and vanished into the night. He doesn't want any one as his wife; he wants her. When his domineering aunt tires of his bachelorhood, she hires London’s most notorious underground matchmaker to force the issue. Enter Miss Delaney Kingsley. She is sharp-tongued, infuriatingly competent, and entirely unimpressed by his title. Her mission? To drag Rowan to the altar with the season’s "Diamond," Lady Celine, within three months to collect the juicy payment Rowan’s aunt had to offer. Rowan intends to fire the meddlesome woman. But when Delaney looks at him with those hazel, intelligent eyes and orders him around like a young lad, he feels the first spark of life he’s felt in years. He decides to play her game. He will let her find him a wife. But he has no intention of choosing anyone even Lady Celine. "You were hired to find me a Duchess, Miss Kingsley. But the only person I want in my duchy and in my bed... is you." As mysteries turn into forbidden nights and the bickering turns into scorching passion, Rowan begins to suspect that his matchmaker is hiding a secret of her own. She moves like a shadow, handles a rifle like a soldier, and tastes exactly like the ghost he’s been hunting for three years. What to Expect: * High Stake Mystery: They try to untangle themselves from the Farrington’s trap. * The Golden Retriever Duke: Who turns into a possessive Alpha behind closed doors. * The Matchmaker Trope: She’s trying to marry him off; he’s trying to take her clothes off. * High Heat: Slow burn that explodes into intense smut. * Competence Kink: He falls harder every time she bosses him around. * Cameos: Featuring the chaotic domestic life of Duchess Ines and Duke Carcel (and their baby Harry!). Excerpt: "Your Grace, please focus," Delaney snapped, adjusting his cravat with efficient, gloved hands. "Lady Celine is waiting in the ballroom. You must look at her as if she is the only woman in the world." Rowan caught her wrist, stopping her movements. He stepped into her space, backing her against the heavy oak door of the study, his "Golden Boy" mask slipping to reveal the hunger beneath. "And how, exactly, does one do that, Miss Kingsley?" he whispered, his voice rough. "Show me." "I—I cannot show you, It I s not in my place to—" "Then teach me," he growled, lowering his head until his lips brushed the sensitive skin of her neck. "Teach me how to pretend I am not burning alive every time you walk into a room."
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Juzi photography
Orange photography was a wedding photography studio located in Weihai Road, Jing 'an District Shanghai City. They were known as the leading brand and navigator of outdoor wedding photography, with the most exclusive outdoor photography bases in Shanghai. Orange photography focused on the development of scenes and exteriors, focusing on fashion, personality, and trendy wedding photography. They provided brand advantages, service advantages, scenic spots advantages, and technical advantages. They also had a professional photography team, makeup team, and design team. Orange photography also had a 3D real-life photography studio with a temperature of more than 10,000 square meters. Their wedding photography package included five outfits for both men and women and 55 detailed photos. According to the customer's evaluation, their service was rated 3.5 stars overall. In general, Orange photography was a high-end wedding photography brand that was popular among young people. It focused on creating happy and loving new generation wedding photos.
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2025-01-13 18:52
Sharpness in photography
Sharpness in photography was a physical measurement used to measure the quality of the edge of a picture. It could also be called "definition." The quality of the edge was related to the definition perceived by the human eye. It was an indicator of the clarity of the image plane and the sharpness of the edge of the image. From the perspective of imaging, sharpness described the speed at which the image information at the border transitioned. The transition speed of high contrast was fast and could form a clear edge, while the transition buffer existed in low contrast, and the image edge was blurred. The sharpness could be judged by the clarity of the edges and details of the objects in the picture. The higher the sharpness, the clearer the details of the picture. On the contrary, the picture was blurry, the details were not expressed enough, and the edges were not coordinated with the picture. Sharpness was related to contrast. The higher the sharpness, the higher the edge contrast. Increasing the edge contrast would also increase the sharpness. The "sharpening" function in the image processing software used this principle. In photography, different scenes had different requirements for sharpness. When shooting a landscape, one often pursued sharpness to obtain a sense of déjà vu. However, when shooting a portrait, too high sharpness would cause particles to appear on the skin of the character, magnify small skin flaws, and even cause white edges to appear on the edges of the face, hairline, eyebrows, eye sockets, nose, lips, and other black and shadow parts, affecting the image effect. In addition, there were other factors that would affect the sharpness of the photo. In terms of lenses, the sharpness of a fixed-focus lens was generally higher than that of a zoom lens. Because of the large number of lenses in a zoom lens, it was more difficult to design, and it was easy to produce optical aberrations. Moreover, the large number of lenses would reduce the contrast and increase the facula. The fixed-focus lens usually had a larger aperture than the zoom lens. Under the same circumstances, the sharpness of a large-aperture lens was higher than that of a small-aperture lens. In terms of shooting operations, use a high-speed shutter when shooting with a hand-held camera, stabilize the camera to reduce shaking, use a low sensitivity to reduce noise, and focus correctly to make the subject clear.(Automatic focus is convenient and practical, and manual focus can achieve better control when shooting speed is not required), adjusting the photo style to increase the sharpness (can be directly set in the camera photo style), using a wide-angle lens to shoot scenery (large depth of field, large front and back clear range), long-distance shooting (the clear range of the focus can cover the background to make the picture clearer), etc. all help to improve the sharpness of the photo. "The Female Police Officer and the Criminal Organization" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-03-02 23:54
Lost photography
From the information provided," lost " had multiple meanings in photography. It could be the name of the photographer. For example, in the shooting, post-production, and organizational planning of some photography works, there was a person named "Lost". For example, the instructor in "Ballet Girl Studio Shot" was "Lost", and the shooting and post-production of "Zen Heart in the Empty Valley" and "Lugu Lake in Winter Morning" were "Lost". In addition,"Lost" could also be the name of the photography work. For example,"Lost" in "Lost photography: Nie Jinfeng" was the name of the photography work. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-06-29 14:23
Business photography
Commercial photography belonged to the category of commercial photography and was commonly seen in the business of commercial photography studios. For example, Suzhou's Youka commercial photography studio covered product photography, advertising photography, home photography, event photography, etc. There was also Taopai China Commercial photography that provided Taobao product photography, clothing photography, advertising photography, corporate publicity photography, and other services. In commercial photography, the choice of equipment was also very particular. In order to achieve high image quality, full-frame or even medium-frame cameras were often chosen. From the perspective of a commercial photographer, commercial photography needed to balance commercial and artistic aspects. When the photographer's idea conflicted with the customer's idea, they had to consider the customer's professionalism and respect the customer's decision on product positioning after comprehensive consideration. Because commercial photography was a service industry, the photographer had to fulfill the customer's needs as the main purpose. On the basis of understanding the customer, he could do the whole project, including drawing the plan, but also considering the feasibility of the project. At the same time, in the actual combat process, the photographer needed to rely on his rich experience to deal with various details. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-06-29 09:21
Peach photography
There were many aspects to consider when taking photos of peaches. First, the choice of peaches. Pay attention to the color of the peaches. Naturally ripe peaches are unevenly red, and peaches that are red all over the body may have been ripened. Naturally ripe peaches can better reflect the texture and beauty during filming. The taste of peaches can also be taken into consideration. The ripe peaches will emit a unique fragrance. During filming, this fragrance can give people a feeling of wanting to take a bite. You also need to pay attention to the feel of the peach. When cutting the peach to shoot the flesh, you should choose a peach with a good feel and compact flesh. You should avoid choosing peaches that crack, collapse, or are ripe and soft when touched by your fingers. Secondly, in terms of lighting, he could use side backlighting to show the appetite of the peaches, and use white ckt board to fill in some of the light to preserve the post-production space of the picture. The style of the scene could be more rustic. Props such as a rustic fruit knife could be chosen. Leaves could be used to break the rigid feeling of the scene. For example, leaves could be placed in a basket or shot with peaches. In addition, when choosing props such as plates, they could choose according to the temperament of the peach. At the same time, they had to pay attention to the overall picture to avoid the situation of the frame being dead and rigid. If he used the phone's portrait mode to shoot, he could take a few more photos to get better results, and then retouch the photos. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-06-29 11:06
Banshan photography
Banshan was the ideal place for photography. The highest point here was more than 2000 meters above sea level. The peaks stood upright, and the cliffs were thousands of feet high. The mountains were majestic and varied. The scenery of Banshan was unique throughout the four seasons, with its own beauty in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. In spring, the cliffs seemed to be wearing garlands. Peach blossoms, pear blossoms, apricot blossoms, and Forsythia flowers bloomed all over the mountains and plains. The ice and snow in the canyon melted and the streams gurgled. In summer, the colors of the flowers faded away and turned into verdant green. Walking along the canyon path, accompanied by the sound of insects and running water, you could appreciate the magnificence and tenderness of Taihang Mountain. In autumn, it was like an oil painting painted by nature with colorful paint. Red, yellow, green and other colors dotted the mountains, riverside, and roadside. In winter, the snow was white, the clouds were drifting, the mountains were stacked, the pine and cypress trees and shrubs formed a fog of ice, and the jade leaves and branches were as clear as ice. The sunrise over the sea of clouds in Banshan was also unique. In the early morning, you can see the sunrise from the sea of clouds. When the east is white, the red sun rises slowly against the glow of the morning clouds. The huge fireball covers the Taihang peaks in the fire, and the peaks shine brightly. At the top of the mountain, you can feel the clouds curling, gathering, and clustered. The clouds in the valley are steaming and bright. The clouds rise, fall, swirl, stretch and other different postures with the wind direction and height, forming a strange sea of clouds. Recently, they had also held the "Taihang Ridge-Banshan Scenery Photographic Exhibition". The theme of the photography exhibition was the scenery of Taihang Banshan and the beautiful construction of Changzhi. The works on display came from the collection of photography works with specific photography topics. Many photographers and enthusiasts actively participated. After review, 100 (groups) of photography works were included in the exhibition. The photographers used their lenses to record the beautiful moments of Taihang sunrise, Taihang sea of clouds, Taihang snowy mountains, and so on. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-06-29 09:06
Classic photography
The following are some classic photography related content: - Bresson's work was a combination of instant aesthetics and precise composition. The instant focus was a couple's kiss. The dog under the table looked at the sad eyes of the hostess to enhance the effect of the picture. The composition focused on content expression. He also had a photo that had some problems with the composition, such as the horizontal line being unstable and the protagonist's feet being cut off. However, the child's confidence, sunshine, and happy moments were captured perfectly and were famous. - The photo was taken by Safabakhsh. It was a 90-degree vertical composition. The picture was rigorous. One could find a good position, set up the camera, and wait for the right time to shoot. - He Fan's works could make ordinary scenes feel strange and give people a different visual experience. He applied this kind of formal beauty composition to the extreme. - Willy Ronny took a photo in Paris in May 1952. The children in the picture ran home excitedly after completing the task of buying baguettes. The sun shone on the children, and the children's pure and beautiful happiness was very infectious. - Although the photos of Stanko Abadzic were in black and white, the light and shadow were very attractive. - Robert Doisneau's photos were ingenious in the use of light and shadow. The dog and man in the picture were the highlights. The author's use of shadows and lines increased the atmosphere of the picture. - Clay Benskin's photo was exquisite in the use of light and shadow. The hands and legs in the picture were the highlights, full of mystery. In addition, there were 100 classic black and white photography works by world masters. These works could make people feel that photography was a combination of light and shadow. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-06-29 09:11
protein photography
The protein photography process was a photography process that required protein. It was invented by Louis Désiré Blanquart-Evrard in 1850 and was the first large-scale production of photographic paper for negative printing. The film of this craft was made of glass. It was made of egg white mixed with a sensitizing agent and smeared on the paper base to make photographic paper (protein photographic paper). It was exposed to the sun to make photos. It was estimated that each photo needed about 0.648 egg whites to develop. This process reached its peak in 1860 - 1890 and was gradually eliminated after the 20th century. Germany was the world's leading producer of protein photographic paper. Data showed that in 1866, the United Kingdom consumed six million eggs to make photographic paper, which showed the scale of its production. Most of the 19th-century photos that could be seen today were protein photos. The egg white print was exquisite and steady, broad and deep, with an extraordinary sense of space. The exquisite craftsmanship had reached an unprecedented artistic height. China Magazine, which was founded in Shanghai in 1868, was the first publication to paste the original protein photos into the book. Moreover, protein photos were the most important photography media and technology in the second half of the 19th century. They were the most popular form of visual communication and the most important form of photography art display. They had the characteristics of fine particles and rich tones. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-06-29 05:58
Iris photography
Here are some tips for iris photography: ** 1. Picture composition ** 1. ** Ternary composition ** - This was a more practical composition method that was suitable for people of all levels of photography. When shooting irises, you can directly place the subject (one or more irises) at the dividing line of the photo, while ensuring that the picture is clean and tidy. 2. ** Center composition ** - The subject was placed in the middle of the picture, but this composition might make the picture look dull and lack creativity. 3. ** Symsymmetrical composition ** - A rigorous symmetrical composition was to make the elements of the picture completely symmetrical. For example, when the iris flower was well developed and the petals were complete, the photographer would stand in front of the flower and shoot. There was also a more flexible "upgraded" version that was suitable for photographers with some shooting experience. For example, if half of the picture had relevant elements and the other half did not, it would also be a symmetrical composition. 4. ** Diagonal composition ** - The flower shape of the iris flower was an "3 big + 3 small" equinoceros triangle. Most varieties had longer petals, so it was suitable to stand on one side of the flower and use a small depth of field to focus on a large petal for diagonal composition shooting. ** 2. Color and lighting ** 1. ** Color contrast (for Iris)** - The white iris flowers were white and the leaves were dark green. The white flowers could be used as light spots to deepen the color of the leaves, enhance the contrast between the two, and improve the visual impact of the picture. 2. ** Light-dark contrast (creating a dark background)** - When shooting the white iris, you can only shoot the flowers and change the background to a dark background. For example, using light measuring points to create a contrast between light and dark, using a flash to increase the contrast, or directly using a black background cloth to take photos behind the flowers. 3. ** Backlight Shooting ** - Iris flowers could be shot under backlighting conditions to produce a unique effect. The light came from the back of the subject, which could highlight the outline and texture of the flower, making the edges clearer and the petal texture more obvious. It could enhance the color saturation and transparent luster, making the petal color more vivid and full, and enhancing the brightness and luster. It could also create a soft backlighting effect, making the flower appear hazy and dreamy, making the overall look more beautiful and enchanting. 4. ** Black background ** - In the case of a large light ratio, the method of "spot measurement + reduced exposure compensation" was used. The focus was placed on the iris flower, and the exposure was lowered to make the background darker. The black background could highlight the main body and make the audience focus on the flowers, better showing the details, shape, color and texture of the flowers. It could create a mysterious, dreamy or quiet atmosphere, making the picture brighter and highlight the color and shape of the flowers. It could also reflect the light and shadow on the surface of the flowers and increase the texture of the flowers. Through the light transmission of the petals on the black background, it formed a contrast between light and dark, making the texture of the petals more obvious, bringing out the bright colors of the petals and making the picture more vivid. ** 3. Depth of Field ** 1. ** Shallow depth of field reflects the softness of petals and stamens ** - If you want to shoot with a shallow depth of field effect, you can use a telephoto lens with the same aperture value, or use a large aperture with the same focal length, or you can use a macro lens. ** 4. Dealing with the shooting environment ** 1. ** Dealing with overgrown environments (for outdoor shooting)** - If the irises were taken from a bird's eye view, it might have the same effect as taking a sugar triangle in a pile of leeks. If you were to shoot at a head-up angle, you had to consider avoiding the surrounding weeds. You could find a suitable angle, such as using a telephoto lens, but the angle of the shot might not change too much, or you could choose to shoot around the cultivation pot in the flower, bird, fish and insect market. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-06-29 06:05
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