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Kirkko rakennettu v. 1563. Vazhinka-joki.

 

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Weekend trip 23.-24.9.2017.

The original wooden church.

The church was burned by Swedes in 1581, restored in 1582. A new wooden one-domed church with a detached bell tower was built in 1630, a new warm part with side-chapels was built up in 1874.

 

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One of those evenings that we dream of.

Sunset on the lake Hahmajärvi. Herrala. Finland, summer.

 

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Ste-Thérèse de Gaspé

People stop and stare

Mother Nature's sunset gift,

a celebration.

Dora Meulman

 

Happy Birthday WTBW

Dynamic Paris at sunset.

 

Canon DPP stripped off the exif while merging the hdr files, so I made another HDR fusion and blent with the one you are seeing now.

 

I couldn't help myself to push the colors button and brought the details of the lights in every corner and at the same time I tried to treat the sky and water in a harmonious way possible.

Hope you like it!

 

I'm not going to kill everyone's mood with the King of Leon song below, I just find it beautiful.

youtu.be/BdF41Ne2cnQ

 

Under to the crowded walls of mine, wishing everyone's Sunday will be amazing!

 

xxX Love

  

The whole Haltiala area is like a picture of a traditional Finnish rural landscape.

 

Haltialan kotieläintila. Maalaismaisema, Suomi / Finland.

 

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Someone or something is dangerous...

Great spotted woodpecker / Käpytikka

 

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there were three donkey's

curiously eyeing me-

helping hooves of man.

Dora Meulman

It was raining heavily, when we reached the Fjord and saw the wreck of the fishing ship. Mjóifjörður, Iceland, 2015.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxVUee4WsoA

 

Notre-Dame Cathedral and la Seine river through my lens.

 

So I wandered into the night and you were there in my winter heart and eyes.

 

HDR 5 Exposures.

Canon EOS 6D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

ND8

 

Paris. February 2017.

Submitted for #ThroughHerLens

(I have a doubt if they will find this tagged/hashtagged picture, hope they will type).

There is Orion Nebula in the photo. Sorry for the small defocus. But in my opinion the beauty is not spoiled ;-)

#BogKY #M42 #Orion_Nebula #Astrophotography

Additional photos are in the album fotki.yandex.ru/users/bogky/album/2062659 (Russian description only).

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Tech.details-brief:

Sony Alpha 7 / ILCE-7 (FF)(ISO1250), Synta Sky-Watcher EQ6 Pro SynScan Goto, Televue Paracorr (Type 1 Universal) + Astro-Tech 8" f/4 imaging Newtonian optical tube(800mm+120mm=920mm f/4), 30s; RAW

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Russian: Мой первый фотовзгляд через телескоп

Описание фотосета и данные об инструментарии см. в описании альбома (fotki.yandex.ru/users/bogky/album/2062659). Есть небольшая ошибка фокуса (простите!), но, на мой взгляд, главный герой - туманность Ориона - милостиво простила

Macro Mondays 2017/07: Heart

Herzlichkeit – ein Leuchten von innen

 

~ Else Pannek

Das Leben ist nie geradlinig oder schwarz-weiß.

 

~ Christopher Meloni

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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.

 

Bright brown and beautiful.

 

Autum was leaving me its yellow, red and brown,

Revealing the beauty of your face among nature's faces.

Winter is coming around,

Showing me your ribs and veins as a series of laces

The air you are breathing,

The world I am living,

Magic.Wonderland.

― dhwee

 

Bokeh.

 

GX80 mit Olympus 60 mm Makro + Raynox 250 + Kenko 16 mm Zwischenring - Post-Focus Stack aus 277 Einzelaufnahmen - LED Licht

 

Fundort: Deutschland - Bielefeld, auf meiner Natursteinmauer - 23.12.2016

La montée à la Roche de Solutré, assez tranquille, est l'occasion de découvrir des vues magnifiques, notamment sur la Roche voisine de Vergisson, avec son petit village bourguignon typique entouré de vignes.

 

J'aime beaucoup cette vue là que je prends pratiquement à chaque fois que j'y vais.

 

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Gorgeous view

 

The quiet climb to the Roche de Solutré (Solutre's Rock) let us discover gorgeous views, especially on the nearby Roche de Vergisson and its typical small Burgundian village surrounded by vines.

 

I like very much this particular view that i take nearly every time i go there.

 

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Solutré - Vergisson - Bourgogne du sud / South Burgundy - France

  

Paysages de l'Atakor, à proximité de l'Assekrem, témoins de l'origine volcanique du massif du Hoggar.

Vue prise depuis l'Ermitage du Père de Foucauld au coucher du soleil.

D'après diapositive fin 1984 début 1985.

  

Le retour vers la Place du 18 juin et ses platanes...

 

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Vous lire est un plaisir.Merci de vos commentaires,votre visite,vos invitations et favoris!

To read your comments is a pleasure.Thank you for your visit,comments,invitations and faves!

Vine at sunset

  

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Milly-Lamartine - Bourgogne du sud / South Burgundy - France

 

Walking to the top of the cliff to enjoy the sunrise om the Atlantic Ocean at Percé.

Those crisp cloud-funnels looked almost like smoke!

It was pretty stormy here all through September...

 

South Florida ~ Sunset ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.

Broward County ~ Hometown ~ Coral Springs, Florida

 

(three more photos 'from this night' in the comments)

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everglades

"Good morning!

Rise & shine!

or

Rise & sulk!

or

Rise & weep!

or

Rise & roar!

but

RISE"

 

L-M Miranda

  

i'm pulling the alarm

 

happy sliderssunday!

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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.

M42 - Nébuleuse D'Orion.

Megrez 72 + Canon EOS 350d défiltré. Ciel moyennement limpide avec nappe de brouillard.

Glissez avec la souris sur l'image pour voir les notes !

 

Vu depuis la Cholière au dessus de Pralognan

 

Voir l'Album

 

In Explore 2 octobre 2016 "#331"

 

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autumn

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Pentax K-5

SMC Pentax-M 50mm F1.7 (almost all shots with this lens taken with aperture at 2.0)

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magic

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Pentax K-5

SMC Pentax-M 50mm F1.7 (almost all shots with this lens taken with aperture at 2.0)

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Echinacea / Punahatut.

Purple coneflowers. #Finland #Summer

  

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Have a nice day!

A good friend of mine Bruce Livingston sent me an image of a pipe organ and asked if I might use it as it really was a very cool geometric pattern shot. I have been playing around with it for a couple of weeks and it was going to make an appearance last week but I went a bit in another direction. I went back to the shot and carrying the theme of the New York Sykline, it managed to get stirred into the soup and produced many of the shapes and lines in this rather unique view of the New York Skyline as seen from the Staten Island Ferry. This is one of those slides that I just kept following to see where the work was going to take me, a twisted path but I love the looseness and fluidity of the lines. Only three images were used, a building facade, a pipe organ and some tourists taking a picture of the skyline from the ferry.

 

Thank you Bruce for letting me use your shot, probably didn't see this coming :).

 

Please visit the original and stroll through Bruce's excellent photostream:

 

flic.kr/p/JEdy4X

 

Happy Slider Sunday, HSS

Don't come across this breed too often unless you're at a show. Beautiful Pharaoh Hound pup.

You can also follow my work on Instagram ;D

 

www.instagram.com/yasha_jakovsky/

 

I have good sun song for you :o)

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu-eO3LrEyg

 

I believe that many people don't know about this lovely song.

 

直幅10張接圖

 

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Villandry - the great sitting room

  

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Villandry - Val de Loire - France

 

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