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Explore Highest position # 80 on Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The above photo is a late afternoon scene at an old temple named Wat Suan Dok in Chiang Mai, northern part of Thailand. The temple was built in 1371 which was 638 years ago. The golden Chedi or Pagoda is where some of the relics of the Lord Buddha is enshrined. The group of monks on the right are describing the temple history to the foriegn visitors, which make the composition better.:)
วัดสวนดอก หรือวัดบุปผาราม จังหวัดเชียงใหม่ สร้างขึ้นเมื่อปี พ.ศ. 1914 เพื่อให้เป็นที่จำพรรษาของพระมหาเถระสุมน ผู้ประดิษฐานพระพุทธศาสนาลัทธิลังกาวงศ์ในล้านนา วัดนี้แต่เดิมเป็นพระราชอุทยานของกษัตริย์ล้านนาไทยสมัยแรกเริ่ม มีสถาปัตยกรรมสำคัญ คือ เจดีย์ประธานเป็นเจดีย์ทรงกลม กู่บรรจุอัฐิเจ้าตระกูล ณ เชียงใหม่ และวิหารโถง นอกจากนี้ ยังเป็นที่ประดิษฐานพระเจ้าเก้าตื้อ ซึ่งพญาเมืองแก้วโปรดให้หล่อขึ้น เป็นพระพุทธรูปสำริดขนาดใหญ่ ศิลปะล้านนาผสมกับศิลปะสุโขทัย
พ.ศ. 2538 สภามหาวิทยาลัย มหาจุฬาลงกรณมหาวิทยาลัย ตามข้อเสนอของวิทยาลัยสงฆ์ล้านนา และให้ชื่อเรียกเป็นทางการว่า “มหาจุฬาลงกรราชวิทยาลัย ในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์ วิทยาเขตเชียงใหม่” จึงทำให้วัดสวนดอกกลับเป็นศูนย์กลางการศึกษาอีกครั้งหนึ่ง ในประวัติศาสตร์ของล้านนาไทย ปัจจุบัน มหาจุฬาลงกรณราชวิทยาลัยฯ วิทยาเขตเชียงใหม่สามารถผลิตบัณฑิตทางพุทธศาสตร์ สังคมศาสตร์ ครุศาสตร์ และมนุษยศาสตร์
Exposure: 1/180 sec, Aperture: f/16, Focal Length: 24 mm, ISO: 200
Nikon D700, Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Three exposures HDR, No tripod. Layers blended, light and color work in PS.
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I forgot to get a picture cued up today, so here's and old one that was taken at a free concert held at the Ventura Harbor.
I'll be back to visit after work today!
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I took this with Martin. I'm not sure if should post this, because I don't really like this photo..
But anyway, the guy on the right with the tambourine used to play the accordion from the guy on the left at my local supermarket, so I 'know' him for a long time and I wanted to make a photo from him too for a long time :)
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Diving into Vancouver...in high-contrast. See any landmarks? Leave a note.
"Night and day the river flows. If time is the mind of space, the Colorado is the soul of the desert. Brave boatmen come, they go, they die, and the voyage flows on forever. We are all canyoneers. We are all passengers on this little living mossy ship, this delicate dory sailing round the sun that humans call Earth." Edward Abbey, The Hidden Canyon: A River Journey, 1999
"For the first time, I felt I was getting close to the West of my deepest imaginings, the place where the tangible and the mythical became the same." Edward Abbey
Here Faye Atkinson is rowing. I rafted with Arizona Raft Adventures AZRA.
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Michael you are immortal. With songs, art will continue to live with. Future generations will continue to listen to you. The music will live until the Day of Resurrection. You are immortal. I will continue to live music...
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Music: PeterLicht - Die Geschichte vom Sommer
Today was the first hotter day in quite a while. So a friend and me had a beer in the garden, of course not without a cold beer :-)
We used only one beer bottle. The beer as already open, Thomas just flipped the cap away (with the lighter). It was only the second try!
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EXPLORE # 252
I was really impressed with these clouds over the Albert Bridge, just before the thunderstorm in London...
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A cloud is a visible mass of droplets or frozen crystals suspended in the atmosphere above the surface of the Earth or another planetary body. A cloud is also a visible mass attracted by gravity, such as masses of material in space called interstellar clouds and nebulae. Clouds are studied in the nephology or cloud physics branch of meteorology.
On Earth the condensing substance is typically water vapor, which forms small droplets or ice crystals, typically 0.01 mm in diameter. When surrounded by billions of other droplets or crystals they become visible as clouds. Dense deep clouds exhibit a high reflectance (70% to 95%) throughout the visible range of wavelengths. They thus appear white, at least from the top. Cloud droplets tend to scatter light efficiently, so that the intensity of the solar radiation decreases with depth into the gases, hence the gray or even sometimes dark appearance at the base.
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Albert Bridge is a Grade II* listed road bridge over the River Thames in West London, connecting Chelsea on the north bank to Battersea on the south bank. Designed and built by Rowland Mason Ordish in 1873 as an Ordish–Lefeuvre Principle modified cable-stayed bridge, it proved to be structurally unsound, and so between 1884 and 1887 Sir Joseph Bazalgette incorporated some of the design elements of a suspension bridge. The Greater London Council carried out further strengthening work in 1973 by adding two concrete piers, which transformed the central span into a simple beam bridge. As a result of these modifications the bridge today is an unusual hybrid of three different design styles.
Built as a toll bridge, it was commercially unsuccessful; six years after its opening it was taken into public ownership and the tolls were lifted. The tollbooths remained in place however, and are the only surviving examples of bridge tollbooths in London. Nicknamed "The Trembling Lady" because of its tendency to vibrate when large numbers of people walked over it, signs at the entrances warn troops from the nearby Chelsea Barracks to break step while crossing the bridge.
Incorporating a roadway only 27 feet (8.2 m) wide, and with serious structural weaknesses, the bridge was ill-equipped to cope with the advent of the motor vehicle during the 20th century. Despite the many calls for its demolition or pedestrianisation Albert Bridge has remained open to vehicles throughout its existence, other than for brief spells during repairs, and is one of only two Thames road bridges in central London never to have been replaced. The strengthening work carried out by Bazalgette and the Greater London Council was unable to prevent further deterioration of the bridge's structure. A series of increasingly strict traffic control measures have been introduced to limit its use and thus prolong its life, making it the least busy Thames road bridge in London except for the little-used Southwark Bridge. The bridge's condition is continuing to degrade however, as the result of traffic load and severe rotting of the timber deck structure caused by the urine of the many dogs using it as a route to nearby Battersea Park.
In 1992 Albert Bridge was rewired and painted in an unusual colour scheme designed to make it more conspicuous in poor visibility, and hence avoid being damaged by collisions with shipping. At night it is illuminated by 4,000 bulbs, making it one of West London's most striking landmarks.
In 1990, the tidal flow system was abandoned and Albert Bridge was converted back to two way traffic. A traffic island was installed on the south end of the bridge to prevent larger vehicles from using it. In the early years of the 21st century the Chelsea area experienced a growth in the popularity of large four-wheel drive cars (so-called Chelsea tractors), many of which were over the two-ton weight limit; it was estimated that 1⁄3 of all vehicles using the bridge were over the weight limit.[27] In July 2006 the 27-foot (8.2 m) wide roadway was narrowed to a single lane in each direction to reduce the load.[28] Red and white plastic barriers have been erected along the roadway in an effort to protect the structure from damage caused by cars.[29]
Between 1905 and 1981 Albert Bridge had been painted in a uniform green colour and in 1981 was repainted yellow, but in 1992 it underwent significant redecoration and rewiring.[30] Partially as a result, it is now a major West London landmark. The bridge is painted in a scheme of pink, blue and green, intended to increase visibility in fog and murky light and hence reduce the risks of shipping colliding with the fragile structure during the day.[31] At night, a network of 4,000 low-voltage tungsten-halogen bulbs illuminate the bridge. In 1993 the innovative use of long-life low-energy lighting was commended by Mary Archer, at the time Chairwoman of the National Energy Foundation.[17] Its distinctive and striking current appearance has led to its being used as a backdrop for numerous films set in the Chelsea area, such as Absolute Beginners, Sliding Doors and Maybe Baby.[26]
4,000 bulbs illuminate Albert Bridge at night.Except for Tower Bridge, built in 1894, Albert Bridge is the only Thames road bridge in central London never to have been replaced.[9] Despite being intended as a temporary measure to be removed in 1978, the concrete central piers remain in place,[17] and although in 1974 its lifespan was estimated at a maximum of 30 years, the bridge is still standing and still operational.[25] Albert Bridge was given protection as a Grade II* listed structure in 1975, granting it protection against further significant alteration without consultation.[32] Despite this, it continues to deteriorate. Although proposals have been drawn up by Kensington and Chelsea Council to repair and rescue it,[29] as of March 2008 funds for the repairs were unavailable.[33] As well as structural damage caused by traffic, the timbers underpinning the deck are being seriously rotted by the urine of dogs crossing it to and from nearby Battersea Park.[34][n 4] With multiple measures in place to reduce traffic flow and prolong the life of the bridge, as of 2009 it carries approximately 19,000 vehicles per day, the lowest usage of any Thames road bridge in London other than the little-used Southwark Bridge.[35]
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London ~ Cloud spotter ~
It has always been a magical scene to witness an end of a day. There's something magical about the sun sinking into the deep blue, even the air carries a nice breeze.
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ألتفت .. وتوها .. توها ما اختفت ! .. ماكساها الليل باللون الحزين
ألتفت .. أو تعالت صرخته .. في نظرته !
صاح ! .. لكن بالنظر .. ! وإنكسر شوفه عثر
حسايف ..
حسايف .. تقتل الضحكه وهي بين الشفايف !
وتذبل الفرحة وتضيع .. ويصبح الكون الوسيع ..
ما يكفـّــي خطوتين !!
لا كساه الليل .. باللون الحزين
Explored on Jun 27, 2009 #230
HDR from 3 exposures - f/8 - 1/320s - ISO 200 - 18mm - handheld
Nikon D90 with 18-200 VR
One of the best places to have a great view over Barcelona, and much better if there are some nice clouds!
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EXPLORE #336 June 26, 2009. Shooting thru the car window, due to extreme falling rain. At the Hunter-Leggett U.S. Army Reservation, in Central California.
Explore Highest position # 115 on Saturday, June 27, 2009
The above photo is another squirrel at the Lazienki Park or Łazienki Park in Warsaw, Poland. This little friend just came out of the bush and played with my friend as on the first comment.:)
กระรอกที่ Łazienki Park เมืองวอร์ซอร์ ประเทศโปแลนด์
Exposure: 1/1,000 sec, Aperture: f/5.3, Focal Length: 100 mm, ISO: 1,600
Nikon D700, Tamron SP AF28-300 f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
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I'd like to wake up every morning with a beautiful day in mind;
Where worries of the day ahead are nothing but fiction;
I'd like to sleep at night with soft, feather-filled pillows;
Where fear of monsters in my closet are nothing but the imagination;
I'd like to travel life with rays of light and flying birds;
Where the darkness of the clouds are eclipsed by the mere idea of hope.
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I've been on a Mini-Flickrwalk with Martin last sunday. Martin has got some really cool lenses, like a Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8! That really is an amazing lens!
I decided to leave it uncropped, because I liked that lensflare :)
Another one of my attempts at a refraction shot in the backyard
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Sooo, Summer is finally here!!!
Watermelon and baseball, doesn't get much hotter than that, right?
And I posted a jumping picture on my blog. :)
I've got an answer in mind but I wanted to know yours. One from my archive that I really want to salvage. Very sorry about the noise, quite dark when I took this and I currently don't have a flash yet.
In reality, there was only one bird.
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My love of my kitties started me on this wonderful journey of photography.
51 NYC blocks, north and south....4 blocks east and west, the center of Manhattan, the playground of the rich and poor.......
Beautiful and majestic,
Egipto - Amanecer en el rio Nilo / Egypt - Sunrise over the Nile river
Beautiful sunrise over the Nile river
Unforgettable! Luxor - Egypt. May 2009
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Precioso amanecer en el rio Nilo. Inolvidable!!! Luxor - Egipto. Mayo 2009
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Taken in Hirosaki Japan. This time with the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8"lens and Nikon D700.
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Another shot of this beautiful city, better weather this time ;)
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La capacità di superare ostacoli nell'ambiente esterno al nido è dovuto soprattutto all'intelligenza collettiva delle colonie di formiche. Le singole operaie, tuttavia, hanno una capacità di apprendimento ed un'intelligenza individuale relativamente sviluppata. Esperimenti di laboratorio mostrano che le operaie riescono a districarsi facilmente da labirinti di media complessità, capacità che sfruttano durante l'approvvigionamento delle risorse alimentari nell'ambiente esterno al nido.[senza fonte] Qui, le operaie si orientano grazie agli spostamenti del sole (come gran parte degli insetti) ed ai riferimenti materiali, oltre che alle tracce di feromone rilasciate sulla superficie del terreno dalle compagne.
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Ants are social insects of the family Formicidae (pronounced /fɔrˈmɪsəˌdiː/), and along with the related wasps and bees, they belong to the order Hymenoptera. Ants evolved from wasp-like ancestors in the mid-Cretaceous period between 110 and 130 million years ago and diversified after the rise of flowering plants.[3] Today, more than 12,500 species are classified with upper estimates of about 22,000 species.[4][5][6] They are easily identified by their elbowed antennae and a distinctive node-like structure that forms a slender waist.
Ants form colonies that range in size from a few dozen predatory individuals living in small natural cavities to highly organised colonies which may occupy large territories and consist of millions of individuals. These larger colonies consist mostly of sterile wingless females forming castes of "workers", "soldiers", or other specialised groups. Nearly all ant colonies also have some fertile males called "drones" and one or more fertile females called "queens". The colonies are sometimes described as superorganisms because the ants appear to operate as a unified entity, collectively working together to support the colony.[7]
Ants have colonised almost every landmass on Earth. The only places lacking indigenous ants are Antarctica and certain remote or inhospitable islands. Ants thrive in most ecosystems, and may form 15–25% of the terrestrial animal biomass.[8] Their success has been attributed to their social organisation and their ability to modify habitats, tap resources, and defend themselves. Their long co-evolution with other species has led to mimetic, commensal, parasitic, and mutualistic relationships.[9]
Ant societies have division of labour, communication between individuals, and an ability to solve complex problems.[10] These parallels with human societies have long been an inspiration and subject of study.
Many human cultures make use of ants in cuisine, medication and rituals. Some species are valued in their role as biological pest control agents.[11] However, their ability to exploit resources brings ants into conflict with humans, as they can damage crops and invade buildings. Some species, such as the red imported fire ant, are regarded as invasive species, since they have established themselves in new areas where they have been accidentally introduced.
#171/365 Breakfast Cereal macro style! Nothing but the healthy stuff here! This was an idea I had..not sure if it all worked out. The coco puff looks like a swedish meatball. But you know you all loved these as a kid! I'm sure there are plenty I have lefted out. Hopefully this makes you want to eat a bowl of yummy sugar...I mean cereal.
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Explore: #454
... the second photo from the stormy night...
Yesterday I was not sure which to post... and since shooting thunders is not so frequent as shooting sunsets... I thought to post this also...
EXPLORE #249 Dedicated to my daughter Alex on her Birthday!! King Township is the last vestige of green north of Toronto w/ 80% protected and part of the Oak Ridges Moraine. It is a favourite location for cyclists and hikers with dozens of trails criss-crossing in the township and others connecting to trails that run across southern Ontario. Where we hiked is a small place minutes from my house. I think I mentioned before with one of my fern photos that on one side of the river there are giant ferns and on the other a smaller variety. Part of the trail is tended by local residents and we were delighted to see wild flowers growing everywhere. Obviously the place had been seeded, but even more incredible was seeing several varieties and colours of Irises that someone had taken the effort to plant along the trail which have spread. All of these plants living harmoniously together was very special.
Thank you all my wonderful friends for your daily visits, your kind comments and fav'ing my photographs. Have a great weekend all - tomorrow and Sunday I'll only be commenting from the Flickr group Applauding Talent Around the World ... hope to see you there.
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A vertorama for you my friends. Been busy these past few days and even 'til now. Still have some stuff to finish and get over with so I can have a clear mind going into the weekend.
Have a pleasant and relaxing weekend everyone!
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que de mí te aleje
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sin que yo te bese,
te busco en mis noches
te sigo en mis días,
te encuentro en mis sueños
que nunca terminan..."
Fragmento de "Amánsote porque sí", de Roque Martínez y Julio César Urruty
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Yes it's true, I'm making a tour along all the carparks in Groningen. This one is inside the building on the left of my previous photo. It's inside the football stadium, in fact you can see the back of the chairs on this photo!
Please, View On Large Black, really, you should take the time to do that.
And oh yes, I'm in a black and white periode again, I've got that some times :)
I hope you smiled! If just one person smiles i have done well... if you all smile, then I have created an epidemic of smiles throughout the globe :) LOL...here is a good love quote to make up for the title :)
"Love is everything it's cracked up to be… It really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for." ~ Erica Jong
Lucerne's Jesuit Church is the first large baroque church built in Switzerland north of the alps. First and foremost is an expression of the Catholic Church's 17th century struggle to regain spiritual leadership in the counter-reformation. At the same time it does show that the Catholics then refused to accept any discussion on major points of criticism by the protestant churches. Instead, baroque architecture displays power and glory and emphasizes exactly those parts of Catholic tradition (especially the veneration of saints) and visual culture (as opposed to the protestant emphasis on the word of the biblical scriptures).
There is perfect logic that Lucerne, seeing itself as the capital of the Catholic fraction of Switzerland in pre-modern times, should have constructed this building. Today, Jesuit Church is a major tourist attraction and serves as a concert hall while it has become almost irrelevant to local church life from a religious point of view.
Source: travelguide.all-about-switzerland.info/lucerne-jesuitchur...