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It was raining heavily, when we reached the Fjord and saw the wreck of the fishing ship. Mjóifjörður, Iceland, 2015.
I wish you all a wonderful weekend, my friends!
I took this photo on a snow shoe hike at Sudelfeld, an area that belongs to the Bavarian Alps. The light was just great at this afternoon...there is nothing better than combining two passions - hiking and photography...
Ich habe das Bild während einer Schneeschuhwanderung im Sudelfeld, in den Bayerischen Alpen, geschossen. Das Licht war großartig an diesem Nachmittag...es gibt doch nichts Schöneres als zwei Leidenschaften miteinander zu verbinden - Wandern und Fotografieren...
snow shoe hike
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"Season Of Stillness" Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Paula sprinted like crazy and seemed to fly through her first amazing winter wonderland! Image taken on a fantastic winter day in Marlstein, Tyrol, Austria 2017.
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"A Story To Tell II" Switch House, Tate Modern, London, UK
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
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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.
Vine at sunset
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Milly-Lamartine - Bourgogne du sud / South Burgundy - France
A juvenile Green Heron, I believe, photographed late last summer at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, near Saginaw, Michigan
HBW!
As of 7/1/25, I am correcting my earlier ID. I now think that this is a juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron.
"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!
J'ai pris avec gourmandise cette dernière photo du magnifique clocher roman de l'abbaye de Cluny. C'était une belle image à garder avant de repartir
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Flowers for Cluny's Abbey
I took with relish this last shot showing the beautiful Romanesque bell tower of Cluny's abbey. It was a beautiful image to keep before leaving.
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Cluny - Bourgogne du sud / South Burgundy - France
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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.
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Shard of Glass, London, UK
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La Défense, Paris, France - Early Morning
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Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
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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"Premier Inn Spiral Staircase" London, UK
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"Symphony of Light", Tower Bridge, London, UK
Elle était sur la plage,
Caressait de sa main le sable
Le sentir, ressentir.
Pour elle, ces moments n'ont pas de prix.
Toucher les éléments
Sentir l'odeur de l'ocean
Ressentir sur sa peau le soleil
Je la regardais caresser le sable depuis un moment,je me suis approchée et lui ai demandé de prendre ses mains en photos.
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Tate Modern's Switch House, London, UK
Today I was going by bike again. I have visited three "heads" (Kleinheppacher Kopf - 452 m, Hörnleskopf - 426 m and Korber Kopf - 456 m).
On the picture you see the view from Korber Kopf at the vineyard and the town Korb (a municipality in the Rems-Murr district, 15 km northeast of Stuttgart).
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Thanks for your visit!
Have a happy and sunny weekend everybody! It was wonderful with nice temperature here today.
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Everyone loves spring.
The weather starts to warm, the birds start to sing, kittens and puppies are everywhere. Leaves come out and flowers bloom.
Beautiful spring in Finland.
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Many thanks to everyone for your visit, comments and faves! Much appreciated! 😊
Have a nice day!
La basilique de Fourvière a été édifiée dans le dernièr quart du XIXème siècle et inaugurée en 1896. Elle domine toute la ville de LYon.
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Fourviere basilica
Fourvière Basilica was built in the last quarter of the nineteenth century and inaugurated in 1896. It dominates the entire city of LYon.
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Lyon
Dernière halte dans l'escalier escarpé montant à Fourvière, j'étais rouge en arrivant en haut de cet escalier ! La vue extraordinaire sur le vieux Lyon et sur la cathédrale Saint-Jean qui se dégage encore un peu plus m'a bien récompensé de l'effort.
NB : J'ai hésité à choisir entre cette photo et la première de la montée (CF commentaire en dessous) qui montrent chacune l'escalier qu'il a fallu gravir. Mais pour finir, je les ai mises chacune en ligne sur Flickr, car je trouve qu'elles le valent toutes les deux.
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This view of the Vieux Lyon and Saint John cathedral filled me with joy
Last pause on the steep stairs rising to Fourvière, i was red when reaching the top of the stairs! The outstanding view of the Vieux Lyon ("old Lyon") and Saint John cathedral, which emerges still more, rewarded me well for the effort.
NB: I hesitated to choose between this shot and the first of the rise (see comment below) that each show the stairs I had to climb.
But finally, i got to put each online in Flickr, because i think they are both worth of it.
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Lyon
I have loved his rough look from the day I met him. His name suits his looks - and if he wore clothes, it had to be denim...
Many thanks to David for suggesting the music, which of course must be ZZ Top's Rough boy. :)
Dushara Tatters and Rags (Somali), 16.02.2016.
Olympus OMD EM5 Digital Camera
My Favorite house in Gaspesie. Unfortunately this house was eaten by several cold winters and wind and it's on the floor right now.
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"Divergence" Hotel Domine, Bilbao, Basque Country Photography
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"Vicinity" West India Quay, Docklands, London, UK
La baie du Mont Saint-Michel est un espace privilégié pour les oiseaux.
On y a observé 347 espèces d'oiseaux. Chaque hiver, à la mi-janvier, on y dénombre entre 100 000 et 150 000 oiseaux.
Plus d'information sur : www.ornithomedia.com/magazine/observer-france/observer-oi...
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Plenty of birds in Mont Saint-Michel's bay
The Mont Saint-Michel is a privileged area for the birds.
It has been observed 347 species of birds. Every winter, in mid-January, their number is estimated between 100,000 and 150,000 birds.
More information on www.ornithomedia.com/magazine/observer-france/observer-oi...
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Ilôt de Tombelaine - Baie du Mont Saint-Michel - Normandie/ Tombelaine Islet - Mont Saint-Michel's bay - Normandy
canon5d2+samyang 14mm f2,8 20s iso4000 - 20 shots with geminids merged of about 500 totally made during continious shooting on december 14/15.
After i returned back home from the forest lake where i was shooing privious pano with meteors i sat down in my garden chair and just stared at meteors falling here and there. The activity was really fine and i wanted to relax a bit, so i left camera shooting automatically with 20s exposures. After an hour and a half i went to sleep and when i got up i realised my 14mm lens was covered with hoar frost! Was a bit pity, but as i founf later i had already captured some great meteors which i merged into this resulting image. So sad the upper left geminid didnt fit the frame properly!! Perhaps the next year i'll try to shoot some shower using 8mm samyang lens thus aiming to cath the big fat ones mostly xD
Also check my other meteor showers composites:
Cette magnifique fontaine appelée "la fontaine des mers" est une des 2 fontaines inaugurées en 1840 qui ornent la Place de Concorde à Paris.
On aperçoit en face le Palais Bourbon qui abrite la Chambre des Députés.
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Tribute for Paris
This beautiful fountain named "fountain of the seas" is one of two fountains, inaugurated in 1840, and decorating the Concord Place in Paris.
In the background we can see the Palais Bourbon which houses the Chamber of Deputies.
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Paris
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"Wellcome Collection's staircase" London, UK
The stand out part of the Wellcome Collection’s renovation is the new spiral staircase - a sculptural ribbon of steel.
Autumn joy
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Vergisson - Roche de Solutré - Bourgogne du sud/South Burgundy
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"Wet Season" South Quay, London, UK
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"Canary Wharf Crossrail Station" London, UK
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"Journey And Destination" London, UK
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"Bargain Hunt" Sloane Square, Chelsea, London, UK
Barley in evening light in my neighborhood in Fellbach, Germany.
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The resolution to my last photo (see the photo at daylight in my commen):
It is a candle lantern on my balcony table. I hope you have had fun with my little guessing game.
Congrats to Romero, elfenstaub, Cajaflex, barbara fizek and Stefano Demurtas, they were right with their idea!
Robert was near, but it is no chinese red lantern same for caroline gray.
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Have a beautiful and happy weekend everybody !
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