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Pileated Woodpecker - Dryocopus pileatus
This male Pileated Woodpecker used to attack every car mirror in the parking lot at Mead Gardens during breeding season every spring. He would see the reflection of a perceived rival and try to drive it out of his territory. We always had to check our side view mirrors before leaving the park.
Mead Botanical Garden in Winter Park, Orange County, Florida, USA
Canon Rebel and Canon 75-300
Happy Easter, everyone.
Chicago 'L' (sometimes written as "el", short for "elevated") is the rapid transit system serving the city of Chicago and some of its surrounding suburbs, in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). It is the fourth largest rapid transit system in the United States in terms of total route length (at 102.8 miles (165.4 km) long and the third busiest rail mass transit system in the United States after the New York City Subway and the Washington Metro. Chicago's 'L' provides 24-hour service on some portions of its network, being one of only four heavy rail rapid transit systems in the United States (the 'L', New York City Subway, PATH, and Philadelphia's PATCO Speedline) to do so. The oldest sections of the 'L' started operations in 1892, making it the second-oldest rapid transit system in the Americas, after Boston's "T". The 'L' has been credited with fostering the growth of Chicago's dense city core that is one of the city's distinguishing features. The 'L' consists of eight rapid transit lines laid out in a spoke-hub distribution paradigm mainly focusing transit towards the downtown Loop. Although the 'L' gained its nickname because large parts of the system are elevated, portions of the network are also in subway tunnels, at grade level, or open cut. In 2013 the 'L' had an average of 726,459 passenger boardings each weekday, 456,993 each Saturday, and 328,553 each Sunday.
The older section seen here at Wilson (1900 W.) and Wolcott (4550 N.) runs over, and in places has been taken over by, a very nice lady's back garden.
This tiny butterfly is only about the size of my pinky fingernail.
Open wing view in the first comment box below. (Click on the link below that says, "View ## previous comments.") This was the only time I've gotten an open wing shot of a Cassius Blue.
The plant is an Indigofera species.
Both photos were taken in autumn in my yard in Central Florida, USA
Canon Rebel XSi and Canon 75-300
L'acropoli è un termine (derivato dal greco ἄκρος "akros", alto, πὸλις "polis", città) che originariamente indicava la parte più alta della polis greca. Estendendone il significato, può essere chiamata "acropoli" la parte più eminente e fortificata di un'antica città.
Nella Grecia antica indicava quella parte della città che veniva costruita per ragioni difensive sulla sommità di un'altura e spesso cinta da mura. Iniziata a diffondersi nell'età del bronzo, la "parte alta" delle città greche, come Atene, in età micenea era il luogo di residenza del re, ma col tempo divenne il centro religioso dell'abitato, sede di templi e luoghi di riunione.
Industrial bin after loading with building rubble hanging at chains seen against deep blue clear sky
On my way home from work I saw this container hanging at a construction crane in the air. I already wanted to leave the construction area behind me. Then I turned round and went back, thought this might be a nice shot ;-).
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I'm still here but I have not so much time to upload. Hope you are all well. Wish you all a nice weekend and a happy summer :) !
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We see : Arco di Settimo Severo, Colonna di Foca,
Of the right-hand side, we see the Temple of Saturn.
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One of the twins getting a little exercise running about. In general, this is the view I get of the babies. On this occasion, they were doing laps in the front yard. This one came out of the grass and almost ran into me!!!! A split second later and back into the grass! I will say we've been enjoying the "new" front yard.
We see : Arch of Septimius Severus, Colonna di Foca, Palazzo Senatorio, Chiesa dei Santi Luca e Martina and Curia Julia
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Mucho para esquiar y recorrer en esta cordilleras.
Desde el alto al sur de la cuesta Las Raíces. Video Bajada
Región de la Araucanía, Chile central.
Please enjoy an image of the dazzling skyline of Sydney captured from my walk across the Harbour Bridge. It would appear that I cannot shake the fog in many of the cities I photograph as of recent years (i.e. Seattle, LA, etc). Nevertheless, even with the blanket of mist lurking overhead, Sydney was alive and bursting with activity below.
In the foreground is The Rocks, the historical settlement that would eventually expand into our city of Sydney. In the center left is Circular Quay, from which you can take ferries to Manly Beach, Taronga Zoo, Darling Harbour, or to any number of destinations. I would opine that it would take extremely creative efforts to avoid Circular Quay for any mode of transportation in Sydney. It is the central hub and battery that keeps the city connected.
A very special thanks to Richard (a.k.a. EXOGRAMS) and his wife for meeting me on that very humid evening along the shores of Sydney Harbour, after which several hours of night photography and entertaining stories were shared. (Congrats again on the monumental achievement of earning your doctorate degree, my friend)!
Have a terrific weekend (and a Happy 4th of July for my fellow contacts in the States)!
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Manufacturer: General Motors Diesel Division
Model: New Look (T8H5307-A?)
Notes: Part of the RBC vintage bus collection
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Trompe-l'oeil of the "Jeu de Paume" boulevard, in Montpellier, which mixes the vegetations true and distorts, realized on a surface of 300 m² by "Mad' art" in 2005.
Le Chrysler Building est un gratte-ciel situé à New York, aux États-Unis, et plus précisément à l’intersection de la Lexington Avenue et de la 42e rue, dans le quartier de Midtown dans l'arrondissement de Manhattan. D'une hauteur de 319 mètres jusqu'à la pointe de sa flèche, il fut la plus haute structure du monde, après la tour Eiffel (324m), en 1930 et 1931, jusqu'à la construction de l'Empire State Building.
En 2005, un sondage du Skyscraper Museum auprès de personnes dont le métier est lié à l'architecture a fait ressortir le Chrysler Building comme étant leur gratte-ciel favori de New York.
La construction du Chrysler Building, supervisée par l'architecte américain William Van Alen, s’est étalée entre 1928 et 1930, l'inauguration ayant eu lieu le 27 mai 1930. Il a été déclaré National Historic Landmark le 8 décembre 1976. Le Chrysler Building a été rénové en 1978, avec la construction d'un hall, composé essentiellement de marbre, d'acier et de granite, semblable à celui de l’Empire State Building. En outre, la flèche a été rénovée en 1995, car l’acier inoxydable avait perdu de son éclat avec le temps. Le bâtiment appartient aujourd’hui à Abu Dhabi Investment Council (75 %) et à Tishman Speyer Properties (25 %).
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The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco style skyscraper in New York City, located on the east side of Manhattan in the Turtle Bay area at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue. At 1,046 feet (319 m), the structure was the world's tallest building for 11 months before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931. It is still the tallest brick building in the world, albeit with an internal steel skeleton. After the destruction of the World Trade Center, it was again the second-tallest building in New York City until December 2007, when the spire was raised on the 1,200-foot (365.8 m) Bank of America Tower, pushing the Chrysler Building into third position. In addition, The New York Times Building, which opened in 2007, is exactly level with the Chrysler Building in height. Both buildings were then pushed into 4th position, when the under construction One World Trade Center surpassed their height.
The Chrysler Building is a classic example of Art Deco architecture and considered by many contemporary architects to be one of the finest buildings in New York City. In 2007, it was ranked ninth on the List of America's Favorite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects. It was the headquarters of the Chrysler Corporation from 1930 until the mid-1950s. Although the building was built and designed specifically for the car manufacturer, the corporation did not pay for the construction of it and never owned it, as Walter P. Chrysler decided to pay for it himself, so that his children could inherit it.
We see Grand Canal, Riva del Vin, Riva del Ferro and Vaporetto station
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At the end of the street we see the Campiello del Sole and Pizzeria Antico Panificio
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Kinvara Docks overlooking Dunguaire Castle, County Galway, Ireland
"If you ever go across the sea to Ireland,
Then maybe at the closing of your day,
You will sit and watch the moon rise over Claddagh
And see the sun go down on Galway Bay"
This image reminds me on why I love landscape/seascape photography so much and why I dedicate so much time, effort and money into it..... Because these moments are worth everything to me!
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Every day and every night,
I always dream that you are by my side.
Oh, baby, every day and every night,
Well I said everything's gonna be alright.
I'll fly with you,
I'll fly with you,
I'll fly with you...
Desde la cumbre del cerro Poike la vista de casi toda la Isla de Pascua.
Parque Nacional Rapa Nui, Chile.
Docks overlooking Kinvara village, County Galway, Ireland
Kinvara is situated in South County Galway, Ireland, just on the edge of the world renowned "Burren" on Galway Bay. Often described in tourist guides and other publications as a "Picturesque Seaside Village", this is a description that not many will argue with. I'm sure you will agree!
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Atardecer en la costa del Mar Mediterráneo. Esta foto la he sacado desde una playa de Marbella, España
Left to right: The IFC twin towers (HSBC Tower and 2IFC), Pearl of the Orient Tower, Bank of China Tower, BoCom Financial Tower.
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Le pont de Manhattan est un pont suspendu de la ville de New York au-dessus de l'East River, qui relie la partie inférieure de l'île de Manhattan à l'arrondissement de Brooklyn. Les travaux du pont commencèrent en 1901, le 31 décembre 1909, le pont fût ouvert au public, mais sa construction (d'un coût de 31 millions de dollars de l'époque) n'était pas encore achevée. Il sera complètement terminé en 1912.
Le pont possède deux niveaux de circulation. Le niveau supérieur offre quatre voies pour les véhicules, deux dans chaque sens. Sur le niveau inférieur, on trouve 3 voies pour les véhicules, quatre voies ferrées pour le métro et une allée pour les piétons. À ce niveau, le sens de circulation peut être modulé selon les besoins du trafic : les trois voies dans le même sens, ou deux voies dans un sens et une à l'opposé.
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The Manhattan Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the East River in New York City, connecting Lower Manhattan (at Canal Street) with Brooklyn (at Flatbush Avenue Extension). It was the last of the three suspension bridges built across the lower East River, following the Brooklyn and the Williamsburg bridges. The bridge was opened to traffic on December 31, 1909 and was designed by Leon Moisseiff, who later designed the infamous original Tacoma Narrows Bridge that opened and collapsed in 1940. It has four vehicle lanes on the upper level (split between two roadways). The lower level has three lanes, four subway tracks, a walkway and a bikeway. The upper level, originally used for streetcars, has two lanes in each direction, and the lower level is one-way and has three lanes in peak direction. It once carried New York State Route 27 and later was planned to carry Interstate 478. No tolls are charged for motor vehicles to use the Manhattan Bridge.
The Sea Arch Stack, Crohy Head, Maghery, County Donegal, Ireland
The first time I seen this amazing natural formation I thought it looked like something from the Prehistoric Ages!
It is located on a small peninsula called Crohy Head. Very difficult to climb down too and you even have to use a rope that is attached to some rocks on the cliff face!
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Alain was my beach volleyball partner for about 14 years. The summer is around the corner and I'll be missing him. (ad)
"... A los moros entablados
ya los vendió en el remate,
porque era un disparate
también tenerlos parados.
Los viajes se han cortado,
las tropas están escasas
por eso su tiempo pasa
donde se fue aventajando
cuarenta años tropiando
pa Ferrante y a Pablaza ..."
Fragmento de "Al Vasco Isa", de Horacio Otero
Fuente: gauchoguacho.blogspot.com
San Antonio de Areco, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina