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Medieval Byzantine Chant, 7th century AD.
Title: "Τη Υπερμάχω Στρατηγώ" (Unto the Defender General)
Service: Akathist Hymn
Performers: Greek Byzantine Choir
Album: "The Akathist Hymn"
Τῇ ὑπερμάχῳ στρατηγῷ τὰ νικητήρια,
Ὡς λυτρωθεῖσα τῶν δεινῶν εὐχαριστήρια,
Ἀναγράφω σοι ἡ Πόλις σου Θεοτόκε.
Ἀλλ᾿ ὡς ἔχουσα τὸ κράτος ἀπροσμάχητον,
Ἐκ παντοίων με κινδύνων ἐλευθέρωσον,
Ἵνα κράζω σοι· Χαῖρε, Νύμφη ἀνύμφευτε.
Unto the Defender General the dues of victory,
and for the deliverance from woes, the thanksgiving
I, Thy city, ascribe Thee, O Theotokos.
And having your might unassailable,
deliver me from all danger
so that I may cry unto Thee:
Rejoice, O Bride unwedded.
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Medieval Byzantine Chant dedicated to Virgin Mary.
Title: "Απεστάλη εξ ουρανού" (Sent from the Heavens)
Performers: Greek Byzantine Choir
Album: "Hymns to the Most Holy Theotokos"
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14th century mosaic detail from
north dome of the inner narthex
Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora, Istanbul
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Chora Museum, Chora Monastery (Contantinople)
Μονή της Χώρας, Μουσείο Χώρας, Κωνσταντινούπολη
Kariye Müzesi, Kariye Camii, Kariye Kilisesi, Istanbul
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chora_Church
www.columbia.edu/cu/wallach/exhibitions/Byzantium/
www.byzantium1200.com/chora.html
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www.thebyzantinelegacy.com/chora
Inner Narthex: Cycle of the Life of the Virgin
Three bays of the inner narthex are devoted to the story of the Virgin, from miraculous birth to miraculous pregnancy. The unfamiliar subject is based on the Protevangelium, or Apocryphal Gospel of St. James, which was widely accepted during the Middle Ages. The Genealogy of Christ fills the two dome mosaics of the inner narthex in the northern and southern bays [7-81]. The mosaic encrusted domes are known as pumpkin domes with undulating, faceted surfaces. The result is multiple curves that capture the light from many angles, creating a shimmering surface and suffusing the interior with a golden glow. The Bust of the Virgin, surrounded by the royal ancestry, is in the north dome and the Bust of Christ is in the south dome.
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After sunset.
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"Season Of Stillness" Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
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The Netherlands is a small country of 16 million people, but it boasts a quarter of a million competitive speedskaters, and millions more who skate for fun. What's the story? Natural ice in the Netherlands is a rare occurrence. In fact, some winters there's no natural ice at all. Maybe that explains why the Dutch love to skate outdoors. They hardly ever get the chance! But when a cold wave hits, and the interconnected maze of canals, rivers and lakes freeze over, it's a spontaneous celebration, a national holiday. Infinite sea of ice is perfect for ice skating journeys. Ice skating is not only a Dutch sport, it also underwrites the history, art and culture of the Netherlands. Perhaps most importantly a good freeze provides the Dutch a chance to discover the wilderness and an outdoor challenge within their own landscape. The Netherlands are a long distance skater's dream. Hundreds of kilometres of potential routes can carry the skater to the heart of a wild landscape. Today after 4 years we went ice skating on the Ankeveense Plassen.
The Ankeveense Plassen is a real skater’s paradise. As temperatures plunge across Europe, many are cursing the cold. But not in the Netherlands. Many are hoping for further frigid conditions. Photo taken of Dutch people on the lakes of Ankeveen. A first time skating in 2017 is such a rare occurrence.
Schaatsen op natuurijs is het leukste wat er is. Warm inpakken, muts op, handschoenen, schaatsen geslepen, slee mee en gaan. Helaas is het in Nederland niet zo vaak zo koud dat we echt kunnen schaatsen. Veel mensen grijpen vandaag nog even de kans om te schaatsen. Ondanks de waarschuwingen van schaatsbond KNSB om weg te blijven van meren, sloten en kanalen. Het ijs is op veel plekken niet dik genoeg. Daar lieten veel schaatsliefhebbers zich dus niet door weerhouden.. Op 26 januari 2017 verzamelden meerdere mensen op de Ankeveense plassen in de gemeente Wijdemeren. Dat is de plek waar het ijs het sterkst was. Vaak wordt er aangehouden dat het ijs een centimeter of 10 dik moet zijn om veilig op te kunnen schaatsen, en het ijs op de Ankeveense plassen is op het dikste gedeelte maar een centimeter of vijf dik, maar dat weerhield tientallen mensen er niet van om toch even het ijs op te gaan. In Ankeveen was de meest gehoorde reactie: “het is dun, maar het kan wel…”. En dat leverde mooie plaatjes op. Mensen van alle leeftijden op schaatsen, kinderen die een buikschuiver willen maken, mensen die voorzichtig even willen voelen hoe het is om op het ijs te staan. De aantrekkingskracht van het ijs is enorm. Opvallend veel Amsterdammers zoeken hun toevlucht in Ankeveen. ,,Hier kan het al, bij ons op de grachten nog lang niet”, grijnst een meneer. ,,Het is windstil, lekker zonnetje, het is ijs is goed. Wat wil je nog meer?” ,,Natuurlijk kan je door het ijs zakken, maar het leven is niet zonder risico's. Je kan ook onder een auto komen, of er kan een vliegtuig op je huis neerstorten.”
And we dance...we'll dance...
Yellow Salsify, Yellow Goatsbeard or just yellow flowers.
Taken last May at Potager du Roi in Versailles while I was waiting daughter to start her dance performance.
This one goes to my friend Ula, for her beautiful daisy flower.
I think it looks bigger and better if I post it here.
Despite of the title Jack-go-to-bed-at-noon (not Ms Jack my dog but another name of this flower too), I will need to run and swing outside again.
Young mute swans. Cygnets.
Nuoret joutsenet.
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L'abbatiale Saint Philibert - vue d'ensemble
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Tournus - Bourgogne du Sud / South Burgundy - France
I have been living in Burgundy (near Mâcon) for more than twenty years. And yet, i had never since nowadays visited Saint-Philibert Abbey in Tournus, at about 30 km from Macon. It was time to repair this oblivion ...
I was not disappointed, it is worth the detour, it is a magnificent Romanesque building built between the Xth century and the XIIth century.
The exterior of the abbey church is not very spectacular, it makes a very massive ensemble, almost like a fortress. I found remarkable the interior of the abbey with its Romananesque vaults in transverse cradles. This is what makes the abbey famous.
The church houses the tomb of Saint-Philibert.
Saint-Philibert was a monk, he had founded the abbey of Jumièges in Normandy in 654. At his death, he had been buried on the island of Noirmoutiers. Later, in 836, to escape the Norman invasions, monks carried off his relics, and the chance of their peregrinations led them as far as Tournus, where the relics were at last deposed in the year 875.
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Lumière sur l'abbatiale Saint Philibert de Tournus
Cela fait plus de vingt ans que j'habite la Bourgogne, à coté de Mâcon et pourtant, je n'avais encore jamais jusque maintenant visité l'abbatiale Saint-Philibert de Tournus, à une trentaine de Km de là. Il était temps de réparer cet oubli ...
Je n'ai pas été décu, cela vaut le détour, c'est un magnifique édifice roman bâti entre le Xème siècle et le XIIème siècle.
L'extérieur de l'abbatiale n'est pas très spectaculaire, cela fait un ensemble très massif, presque comme une forteresse. J'ai trouvé remarquable l'intérieur de l'abbatiale avec ses voutes romanes en berceaux transversaux. C'est ce qui fait la renommée de l'abbatiale.
L'église abrite le tombeau de Saint-Philibert.
Saint-Philibert était un moine , il avait fondé l'abbaye de Jumièges en Normandie en 654. A sa mort, il avait été enterré sur l'île de Noirmoutiers. Plus tard, en 836, pour fuir les invasions normandes, des moines emportèrent ses reliques, et le hasard de leurs pérégrinations les conduisit jusqu'à Tournus où les reliques finirent par être déposées en l'an 875.
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Tournus - Bourgogne du Sud / South Burgundy - France
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"Performing Miracles" National Theatre (Royal National Theatre), South Bank, London, UK
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"Work In Progress" London, UK
Fernsehturm Berlin und der Berliner Dom
Views of Berlin at Potsdamer Square
Television Tower Berlin and Berlin Cathedral
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Texel is an island in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands. It is the largest and most populated island of the West Frisian Islands in the Wadden Sea. The island is situated north of Den Helder. The dune landscape on Texel is a unique habitat for wildlife. Notable areas include De Slufter, where the tide comes in and meets the dunes, forming a marshy environment rich in both fauna and flora. Texel is known for its wildlife, particularly in winter, when birds of prey and geese take up residence. About one third of Texel is a protected nature reserve. Nature is at its most unspoilt and raw at the most southerly tip of the island. In particular, the De Hors sandbar shows you how nature goes about its work. New dunes are evolving all the time due to the effects of wind and water. The peace and quiet and the wide open expanses induce an inner calm. The bracing air at De Hors give new energy. This extensive stretch of sand came about as a result of the shifting sandbanks converging with Texel. Nature has free range on this exposed expanse of sand, creating space for the development of new dunes on which marram and rush grass can flourish. The area is also a favourite nesting spot for little terns.
The National Park Dunes of Texel covers roughly the entire dune area, including sandbank The Hors. On the northern edge of The Hors a lot of sand supply. There is wonderful to see how dune formation is done. Man grabs choose not to, given the nature free play. Kanitha exploring the northern edge of the Hors dunes.
Aan de zuidpunt van Texel ligt de Hors. De Hors is een uniek natuurgebied met een enorme strandvlakte. Het is het ruigste stuk van het eiland. Op de Hors kun je prachtig zien hoe jonge duintjes ontstaan. Je mag er vrij tussendoor lopen. Hier zie je hoe duinen ontstaan. Het landschap verandert voortdurend, de natuur krijgt helemaal vrij spel. Op de strandvlakte broeden dwergsterntjes. In de tweede helft van de vorige eeuw zijn op de Hors kunstmatige duinenrijen, stuifdijken, aangelegd die een stuk strand hebben afgesnoerd van de zee. Zo zijn de Horspolders en de Kreeftepolder ontstaan. Het zijn natte gebieden doordat de grondwaterstand hoger werd na de aanleg van de stuifdijken. Er komen bijzondere planten en dieren voor. Bij een grote toevoer van zand ontstaat duinvorming. Op Texel gebeurt dat alleen op de Hors. Langs de stuifdijken, maar ook midden op de vlakte kan biestarwegras groeien. Meestal verdwijnen deze graspollen weer als tijdens storm de zandvlakte onder water staat. Maar als ze het volhouden gaan ze zand vangen en ontstaan er miniduintjes. Die worden hoger en hoger, als er maar aanvoer van zand is. Als de duintjes zo groot zijn dat het zoete regenwater er in vastgehouden blijft, kan er helm gaan groeien. Dat gras vangt veel meer zand en de duinvorming gaat versneld door. Hoger op de Hors zijn veel jonge helmduintjes te vinden. Daartussen komen riet en andere moerasplanten te groeien zodra de grondwaterstand hoog genoeg wordt.
Cape Palliser, Palliser Bay, North Island.
A girl showering in the rain of the starlight.
"Three galaxies in the sky, one little angel by the sea"
Nikon D810 with Nikkor 20/1.8 lens and panorama stitched from 15 frames.
There always something we will never forget.
Une bonne et heureuse année 2017 pour tous mes amis FLickr
Happy new Year 2017 for all my Flickr friends
Sliding into to the New Year with best wishes for a happy and healthy 2017 for all of my Flickr friends, and a sincere thank you for all of your wonderful support in 2016!
Happy New Year and HSS!
I'll still be on break from Flickr for a while after today, friends, but expect to be back on a more regular basis soon.
Despite her Norwegian origins Milly was never really fond of snow, so I had to carry her outside for this photoshoot...
For the "Happy Caturday" group New Year theme.
Milly (Norwegian Forest Cat), 18.12.2010. Photo by Lene Raarup
Olympus E-400 Digital Camera
On n'est plus très loin du sommet de la roche de Solutré et le village de Solutré luit au soleil en dessous de nous, tandis que l'ombre gagne insensiblement du terrain.
De la gelée blanche est restée intacte depuis le matin et parsème les coteaux au milieu de quelques bancs de brume. Au loin, le Mont-Blanc, de plus en plus visible, resplendit au dessus d'une mer de nuages qui recouvre toute la plaine de la Saône.
Et je suis en train de me répéter que j'ai bien fait de sortir, je n'avais jamais vu les lieux comme cela ! Mais le plus beau était encore à venir ...
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Light and shadow
We are not very far from the top the Roche de Solutré (Solutre's rock) and the village of Solutre shines in the sun below us, as the shadow imperceptibly grows. White frost has remained intact since the morning and sprinkles the hillsides among some patches of mist.
In the distance, the Mont-Blanc, more and more visible, shines over a sea of clouds that covers the whole plain of the Saône River.
And I'm repeating myself that I did well to go out because i had never seen this place like this! But the most beautiful was yet to come ...
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Roche de Solutré - Bourgogne du sud / South Burgundy - France
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"Illuminating Perspective" Canary Wharf, London, UK
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"This Is London" Switch House, Tate Modern, London, UK
Manarola. Italy.
Taken during the blue hour.
For all Cinque Terre shots, I have to thank to my little sunrays and awesome one.
One for letting me shooting in peace and taking care my dog, and one for guiding me with long exposure and the trip along the way. The way they took good care of me.
Hope your day will be amazing.
Un TGV file à vive allure sur la ligne Lyon - Paris.
Les gens à l'intérieur du train n'ont pas le temps d'admirer les beaux paysages de Bourgogne qu'ils traversent.
Je leur dédie donc cette photo. Cela incitera peut-être quelques uns qui ne connaissent pas de prendre un jour le temps de s'arrêter et de visiter cette belle région.
Ici, au sommet d'une colline après une montée sur un sentier très raide, on a une vue magnifique sur le Val Lamartinien.
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At speed
A TGV ("Train à Grande Vitesse" - High-Speed Train) runs at speed on the Lyon - Paris line.
People inside the train have no time to admire the beautiful landscapes of Burgundy that they cross.
So, I dedicate this photo to them. This may encourage some who do not know to take a day time to stop and visit this beautiful region.
Here, at the top of a hill after a climb on a very steep path, we discover a great view upon the Val Lamartinien.
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Berzé-Le-châtel- Bourgogne du sud / South Burgundy - France
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"A Story To Tell" Switch House, Tate Modern, London, UK
I am not so familiar with types of trees. Maybe someone can tell me if this is an oak?
Oh I think it could be an elm.
3 exposure HDR.
Joyau de la Bourgogne du Sud, cette imposante forteresse très bien conservée domine le Val Lamartinien.
Ce château-fort avec ses quatorze tours et son châtelet d’entrée conserve dans ses trois enceintes un ensemble de pièces médiévales et une chapelle carolingienne. Il a été bâti principalement entre le 13ème et le 15ème siècle autours de sa chapelle carolingienne.
On y trouve aussi de beaux jardins : un jardin à la française et un jardin potager. Sur les terrasses, on a une vue magnifique sur le Val Lamartinien.
Plus d'information sur www.berze.fr/pages/descriptif_chateau_de_berze.html
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Jewel in South Burgundy, this imposing fortress, very well preserved, overlooks the Val Lamartinien.
This castle with its fourteen towers and its entrance castellum preserves in its three oiter walls set of medieval rooms and a Carolingian chapel. It was built mainly between the 13th and the 15th century around its Carolingian chapel.
There are also beautiful gardens: a formal garden and a vegetable garden. On the terraces there is a magnificent view of the Val Lamartinien.
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Wilder Walk, Soho, London, UK
- Who ate all my nuts??? I know I put them here somewhere!
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Waiting for nuts...
Winter is coming and my little furry friend is again here 😊
(Today is again snowstorm here)
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Lying halfway between Lisbon and Oporto in the Beiras region of central Portugal, venerable Coimbra nestles on the banks of the River Mondego in dignified glory. Famed for its university - the oldest in the country - and a fantastic collection of handsome churches, serene monasteries, and lively cultural institutions, Coimbra is also a busy commercial hub with its many shops, boutiques, and appetizing choice of cafés and restaurants. The city center is divided into two neighborhoods, the Lower Town and the Upper Town. Its historic heart lies high above the Mondego on Alcaçova hill, known to the Romans as Aeminium. Here, medieval convents, cathedrals, and some fine museums cluster around the old University. Kings were born in Coimbra; they are entombed here, too. Indeed, it was once the proud capital of the Portuguese nation. This royal heritage permeates the city's steep hills, narrow lanes, and verdant parks, all of which are best explored on foot. And exploration further afield is rewarded with the largest and most compelling Roman site in Portugal, and an emerald-hued forest of enchanting allure and breathtaking beauty.
In terms of historic significance and romantic beauty, Coimbra is second only to Lisbon and Oporto. Its ancient buildings cling to the side of the hill that rises above the curves of the river Mondego, the ornate buildings of the famous University of Coimbra are its crowning glory. We are accessing the old part of the city through the Arco de Almedina, we find the old cathedral known as Se Velha. The most picturesque way to enter Coimbra's labyrinth of lanes is via Arco de Almedina. Coimbra's upper town rises quickly and picturesquely from the banks of the Rio Mondego. Photo taken from Hotel Astória.
De Portugese stad Coimbra heeft tijdens de middeleeuwen gefungeerd als hoofdstad. Destijds stond de stad bekend als Aeminium. De plaats ligt ongeveer 120 kilometer ten zuiden van de stad Porto vandaan. In Coimbra zijn veel waardevolle herinneringen bewaard gebleven die ons meer kunnen vertellen over de afgelopen zeven eeuwen. De universiteit heeft hier een groot aandeel in gehad. De vele studenten die de stad telt zorgen dat de plaatselijke horeca niets te kort komt. Er zijn dan ook veel gezellige clubs, bars, terrassen en restaurants te vinden. Qua festivals doet de stad Coimbra het ook erg goed. Massaal trekken bezoekers richting de stad als de ‘Festa das Latas of Queima das Fitas’ de stad lijken over te nemen. De studenten houden de historie volle stad Coimbra goed in leven. De rust vind je vooral in de groene delen van de stad. Parken zoals Penedo da Saudade, Santa Cruz Park, Mata Nacional do Choupal en de botanische tuin van de universiteit worden dan ook veelvuldig bezocht door zowel gasten als de lokale bevolking zelf. We wandelen door de straatjes en steegjes naar de best bewaarde oude Kathedraal van Coimbra. De Kathedraal uit de Romaanse periode trekt jaarlijks duizenden bezoekers. De binnenkant is even prachtig als de buitenkant doet vermoeden. Met name het schip en het hoofdaltaar zijn exceptioneel. Ook zijn er veel graven aanwezig die bestaan uit de meest bijzondere beeldhouwkunst. Vooral het graf van Vataça Lascaris met daarop het symbool van de tweekoppige adelaar waaruit men opmaakt dat zij van adel was, is een ware schat.
Max-Joseph-Platz is a square in the centre of Munich, named after King Maximilian I. Joseph, the first king of Bavaria. The centre of the square features a statue of the king.
This is a 360° panorama showing the square in it's entirely. Most prominent in the centre are the Residenz (Residence), the statue of King Max and the Nationaltheater ("National Theatre"). View in XXL
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The Hive, Kew Gardens, London, UK
Human sized bee hive at Kew Gardens. An open-air structure standing at 17 metres tall and weighing in at 40 tonnes, designed by an UK based artist Wolfgang Buttress.
Mirador de San Nicolas, Granada, Andalusia, Spain
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2016 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion by Bjarke Ingels, London, UK
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"Constancy" Big Ben, London, UK
Grindelwald ,The Bachalpsee A view to the Schreckhorn (4,078 m alt. ) & the Finsteraarhorn .No.9088.
Stopped by Niagara Falls while we were up in Syracuse this summer. This was the view, the US Falls in the front and the Canadian Falls in the back. The blue folks are wearing their blue thin plastic ponchos that they receive with their ticket to ride the Maid of the Mist boat which you can see by the US Falls. The Canadian version is called the Hornblower and boards on the Canadian side, you can see one of the boats up by the Canadian Falls.
2 exposure panorama.
It is hard to imagine how ginormous these rocks are unless you can put things into perspective. The photographer on the right is my brother who is a healthy six-footer. Compare him to some people you see walking in the distance by the pines who are dwarfed by 100+ ft tall trees. Now compare these trees to the ones in the distance on the rocks. Now you get the picture.
Half Dome on the right rises nearly 5,000 ft from the valley with a peak at 8,836 ft (2,693 m) above sea level. On the left front are the Royal Arches ending with Washington Column on the right and North Dome in the back. Between the two rock formations run Tenaya Creek and Mirror Lake.
From the kid representing the spring, the lovers representing the summer, the mother representing the fall and finally the old man; the winter himself.. haha.. pick your style...