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Dipper - Cinclus Cinclus
aka Water Ouzel
Dippers are members of the genus Cinclus in the bird family Cinclidae, named for their bobbing or dipping movements. They are unique among passerines for their ability to dive and swim underwater.
They have a characteristic bobbing motion when perched beside the water, giving them their name. While under water, they are covered by a thin, silvery film of air, due to small bubbles being trapped on the surface of the plumage.
Dippers are found in suitable freshwater habitats in the highlands of the Americas, Europe and Asia. In Africa they are only found in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. They inhabit the banks of fast-moving upland rivers with cold, clear waters, though, outside the breeding season, they may visit lake shores and sea coasts.
The high haemoglobin concentration in their blood gives them a capacity to store oxygen greater than that of other birds, allowing them to remain underwater for thirty seconds or more, whilst their basal metabolic rate is approximately one-third slower than typical terrestrial passerines of similar mass. One small population wintering at a hot spring in Suntar-Khayata Mountains of Siberia feeds underwater when air temperatures drop below −55 °C (−67 °F).
Dippers are completely dependent on fast-flowing rivers with clear water, accessible food and secure nest-sites. They may be threatened by anything that affects these needs such as water pollution, acidification and turbidity caused by erosion. River regulation through the creation of dams and reservoirs, as well as channelization, can degrade and destroy dipper habitat.
Dippers are also sometimes hunted or otherwise persecuted by humans for various reasons. The Cyprus race of the white-throated dipper is extinct. In the Atlas Mountains dippers are claimed to have aphrodisiacal properties. In parts of Scotland and Germany, until the beginning of the 20th century, bounties were paid for killing dippers because of a misguided perception that they were detrimental to fish stocks through predation on the eggs and fry of salmonids.
Population:
UK breeding:
6,200-18,700 pairs
The largest accessible cave in the western Harz offers interesting insights into animal and geological history. Thousands of years ago bears and wolves lived there. The cave in a forest area near the Herzberg district of Scharzfeld is a naturally formed cavity in 270 million year old Zechstein dolomite rock. The cave is the information center of the Harz Geopark and a natural and cultural monument.
The Knoydart Peninsula in the distance, Britain's most rugged wilderness, accessible only by boat, is about 7 miles from the photographer's (me) location.
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This is an old ice house that sits off a separate island at the point of North Captiva. At one time, fishermen brought their fresh catch here for storage while they went back out for more. Now, it is a bunk house that is only accessible by boat, and it is often rented by college students and fishermen. The cistern still provides the fresh water, and it is one of the historic icons of the island...
Texture with thanks to Lennaberm-anna, Underpainted in PSE with a watercolor brush.
Accessible par un grand escalier très photogénique, cette petite calanque se compose de roches rouges et de dalles en béton. Le décor de falaises de l'Estérel rend le lieu paradisiaque Côte d’Azur
Accessible by a large, very photogenic staircase, this small cove is made up of red rocks and concrete slabs. The scenery of Estérel cliffs makes the place heavenly
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SÜDAFRIKA( South-Africa), Wanderung am St. Blaize Trail bei Mossel Bay.
Mossel Bay zu Fuß!
Direkt unterhalb der St. Blaize-Höhle beginnt der St. Blaize Trail, ein atemberaubender, aber leicht-begehbarer 14 km langer Küstenwanderweg zwischen Mossel Bay und Dana Bay. Aber man muss ja nicht die ganze Strecke laufen! Nach ca. 45 Minuten und 2,1 km entlang der Steilküste mit Natur pur, wunderschönem Blick über den Indischen Ozean und abwechslungsreicher Flora und Fauna (- sehen Sie rechts eine hölzerne Bank und davor eine Abzweigung nach rechts.)
SOUTH AFRICA( South-Africa), Hike on the St. Blaize Trail near Mossel Bay.
Mossel Bay on foot!
The St. Blaize Trail begins directly below the St. Blaize Cave, a breathtaking but easily accessible 14 km coastal hiking trail between Mossel Bay and Dana Bay. But you don't have to walk the whole way! After approx. 45 minutes and 2.1 km along the cliffs with pure nature, beautiful views over the Indian Ocean and varied flora and fauna (- you will see a wooden bench on the right and a turn-off to the right in front of it).
Well, actually it's a little Eastern Amberwing dragonfly. They are very small and like most dragonflies, lightening fast.
There were lots of them zipping about and luckily this tiny branch seemed to be a favorite landing spot. Still not the most accessible spot being way down at the water's edge, but I watched and waited - hoping one would land long enough for me to grab a shot or two.
Seen during a recent visit to a nearby arboretum. *** And yes, it's still facing the wrong way and too far away, but beggars can't be choosers.
"El Paisatge del Futur", Girona, España.
“Girona, Temps de Flors” arranca hoy la 70 edición con 146 proyectos repartidos en 114 espacios que se pueden visitar hasta el 18 de mayo. El Ayuntamiento de Girona ha dado el pistoletazo de salida a la muestra floral esta mañana con un recorrido por algunos de los espacios de la muestra, así como la visita a la exposición "Maestros del arte catalán del siglo XX. Colección Bassat" del Museo de Arte de Girona.
Uno de los espacios que se ha visitado es el patio del Ayuntamiento, donde existe un proyecto conmemorativo de los 40 años de hermanamiento con la ciudad de Albi.
" Esta edición de Tiempo de Flores quiere ser más inclusiva y accesible, pensada especialmente para los gerundenses y las gerundenses. Se han hecho mejoras para personas con movilidad reducida y se ha creado un Espacio Calma para personas neurodivergentes. También se han ampliado los horarios para favorecer una visita más tranquila y adaptada a los ritmos. invitar a todo el mundo a disfrutar de la muestra ”, ha destacado el alcalde Lluc Salellas i Vilar.
“Girona, Temps de Flors” kicks off its 70th edition today with 146 projects spread across 114 spaces that can be visited until May 18. Girona City Council kicked off the floral exhibition this morning with a tour of some of the spaces in the exhibition, as well as a visit to the exhibition “Masters of 20th-century Catalan art. Bassat Collection” at the Girona Art Museum.
One of the spaces visited is the City Council courtyard, where there is a commemorative project for the 40 years of twinning with the city of Albi.
“ This edition of Temps de Flors aims to be more inclusive and accessible, especially designed for Girona residents. Improvements have been made for people with reduced mobility and a Calma Space has been created for neurodivergent people. Opening hours have also been extended to encourage a more peaceful visit adapted to local rhythms. Finally, I would like to thank the public for their involvement and invite everyone to enjoy the exhibition ”, highlighted Mayor Lluc Salellas i Vilar.
A village named Jagłowo fronts the Biebrza river. In the past, the village was accessible mainly by the river.
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The last remaining witnesses from an almost forgotten time when windmills played an important role in the Dutch economy. In the 17th and 18th centuries there were over a thousand of them and they not only ground grain but also operated sawmills, pressed oils and produced color pigments with which famous painters such as Rembrand or Van Gogh created their oil paintings. Six of them have been rebuilt here and are fully functional.
An absolutely recommendable trip to a rural Holland idyll. Easily accessible by train from Amsterdam in about 20 minutes.
Deelerwoud, the south-eastern part (1230 hectares), which is in the possession of Natuurmonumenten is largely accessible to the public. The area is via a wildlife crossing over the (highway) A50 connected to the Veluwe National Park.
Deelerwoud, het zuidoostelijk deel, dat in bezit is van de Vereniging Natuurmonumenten van 1230 hectare. Dit zuidoostelijke deel is grotendeels voor het publiek toegankelijk. Het gebied wordt via een ecoduct over de A50 verbonden met het Nationaal Park Veluwezoom.
Joli petit lac entouré de sapins, facilement accessible par la route forestière depuis l'Alpe du Grand Serre.
Le lac du Poursollet se situe dans le massif du Taillefer sur la commune de Livet-et-Gavet à une altitude de 1 649 mètres. Bordé par un petit hameau d'habitation, il est facilement accessible en voiture à partir de la route départementale 114B, appelée « Route du Poursollet », en provenance de La Morte.
L’intérêt environnemental de cette zone est certain !
La forte diversité botanique est liée à la nature du sol constitué d'une juxtaposition de substrats carbonatés et siliceux ; la diversité des milieux (marais, tourbière, lac, landes et plaine d'altitude) rencontrée sur cette zone et offrant des habitats variés accueille de nombreuses espèces animales et végétales ; la forêt alentour héberge d'autres variétés ; les tourbières abritant de nombreux insectes et amphibiens en font une zone exceptionnellement riche dans les Alpes.(source www.isere-tourisme.com/)
Poursollet lake
Nice little lake surrounded by fir trees, easily accessible by the forest road from Alpe du Grand Serre.
Lac du Poursollet is located in the Taillefer massif in the town of Livet-et-Gavet at an altitude of 1649 meters. Bordered by a small residential hamlet, it is easily accessible by car from the departmental road 114B, called “Route du Poursollet”, coming from La Morte.
The environmental interest of this area is certain!
The strong botanical diversity is linked to the nature of the soil made up of a juxtaposition of carbonate and siliceous substrates; the diversity of the environments (marshes, peat bogs, lake, moors and high altitude plain) encountered in this area and offering varied habitats is home to many animal and plant species; the surrounding forest is home to other varieties; the peatlands sheltering many insects and amphibians make it an exceptionally rich area in the Alps
The Broads are manmade waterways. Along with many other mills, Horsey Mill was built to drain the water to create more farmland. Here are some facts quoted from. www.nationaltrustscones.com/2019/10/horsey-windpump.html?m=1
“Here are some historical facts:
There has been a drainage mill on the site since the early 1700s
There are similar mills dotted all around this part of Norfolk - by draining the land using wind power, landowners could make more area available for farming
Drainage continues today - there's an electric pump doing all the work these days, but if it wasn't there then the area would be flooded:
The area used to be an island used for grazing or keeping horses (hence the name), with one access road that regularly flooded
The current windpump structure was built in 1912 on the foundations of the 19th century mill
Horsey Windpump was working until 1943 when it was struck by lightning
It was acquired by the National Trust and has been restored - its sails were set in motion for the first time in 76 years in May this year, which must have been a great moment
As with all mills, it's not the most accessible property - there are several floors and 61 steps to negotiate to get right to the top, most of which are very narrow (I can report that the young sconepals cared not a jot about this and were scampering up the stairs like squirrels)”
Remote cabins / vacation homes are nestled in the trees, along the banks of the scenic Pitt River.
Most are accessible only by boat.
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Image was captured from boat on the river.
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Kearsarge Pass, one of the high elevation mountain passes in the Sierras, only accessible through a 6 mile back-country hike. Although I suffered from altitude sickness camping overnight at this elevation, a view like this can hardly be matched. With pristine reflections and beautiful alpenglow, all
I had to do was point the camera in the right direction.
Desde el pueblo de Aigües realizamos un precioso paseo llamado Cami de la Bocarera. El interior de Alicante es en cualquier caso muy bonito para paseos a diferentes niveles. Los españoles hacen todo lo posible para mantener sus hermosas áreas accesibles para todos. Están orgullosos de ello. Con esta foto hago un llamado a todos a proteger estas áreas, pero también otras áreas alrededor del mundo. No solo para nosotros, sino especialmente para todos los que quieran disfrutarlo en el futuro.
From the village of Aigües we made a beautiful walk called Cami de la Bocarera. The interior of Alicante is in any case very beautiful for walks at different levels. The Spaniards do everything they can to keep their beautiful areas accessible to everyone. They are proud of it. With this photo I call on everyone to protect these areas, but also other areas around the world. Not only for us, but especially for everyone who wants to enjoy it in the future.
Yes, people, this spectacular beach is part of New York City and now easily accessible by NYC Ferry. $2.75 each way from the Wall Street Pier.
From last year, Trumpeter swans with ring-billed and herring gulls at Riverland Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Last time I checked, this area was fully frozen this year, so there are not likely many accessible waterbirds.
Accessible only by a seasonal road that is literally miles from anything, the cloudy skies were only a minor setback as Q102 snakes along the Athabasca River as it approaches the eastern border of Jasper National Park.
Opened in October 2005 Height 170 meters (560ft) is the tallest accessible structure in the UK outside London.
A view from the top of Humphrey Head during the "anticyclonic gloom".
.Anticyclonic gloom is a weather phenomenon that occurs when high pressure, or an anticyclone, traps moisture near the Earth's surface, causing a layer of low clouds, fog, or mist. This can happen in autumn and winter when the winds are light and the sun is weak, making it difficult for the clouds to lift and clear.
Humphrey Head is a limestone outcrop situated south of the village of Allithwaite in Cumbria, England. It is whale-back-shaped and accessible for walkers, giving views over Morecambe Bay to Lancaster, Morecambe, Heysham and over the Leven estuary to Ulverston. There is an Ordnance Survey trig point at the top.
Humphrey Head is the traditional location for the killing of the last wolf in England, in about 1390. Folklore has it that the wolf descended the fells from near Coniston where it had caused havoc among the sheep flocks. After it attacked a child in Cark the country-folk chased it to the end of Humphrey Head where it was killed with pikes while hiding among the rocks.
Last time up here, this particular angle is no longer accessible because they blocked it off. I’m hoping it’s open again because this side of the overlook has the best views!
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Aspens and Dome, Eastern Sierra. © Copyright 2021 G Dan Mitchell – all rights reserved.
A line of autumn aspen trees in front of a rocky dome, Eastern Sierra Nevada.
This photograph comes from a morning of Eastern Sierra exploration into an area that I would not typically go to for fall color photography — not because there is no fall color there to photograph, but because it isn’t exactly the most accessible place to find it. For sure, there are easier places to find the color nearby. We put the 4Runner in 4WD and slowly tracked up toward the base of the range, eventually gaining enough elevation that there were aspens, the sort that live in harmony with surrounding high desert foliage of rabbitbrush and sage.
It was a beautiful morning of the sort that you’ll only find here in autumn. A weak storm has been through a few days earlier, and there was a dusting of snow on the highest Sierra crest peaks and behind us, across Owens Valley, on the White Mountains. Despite the recent storm the morning warmed nicely, and the sunlight was warm as we photographed. Here a small row of aspens, midway through the color change process, stood against a small, rocky dome, and beyond that in the haze-obscured distance were higher hills rising toward the summit of the range.
G Dan Mitchell is a California photographer and visual opportunist. His book, “California’s Fall Color: A Photographer’s Guide to Autumn in the Sierra” is available from Heyday Books, Amazon, and directly from G Dan Mitchell.
À 20 minutes de Rouen, le Centre d’art contemporain de la Matmut - Daniel Havis propose 4 expositions par an d’artistes d’envergure nationale et internationale.
Avec la volonté de rendre accessible l’art et la culture au public le plus large, le Groupe Matmut développe depuis plusieurs années une politique d'action culturelle dynamique, notamment grâce au centre d'art. Elle accompagne et cherche à promouvoir des artistes et structures dans leur démarche de création et de diffusion. Chaque exposition de trois mois environ est accompagnée d’une édition et d’une programmation culturelle (visites commentées, ateliers pour enfants et scolaires, partenariats avec différentes structures, événements) à destination des petits et des grands.
À l’intérieur d’un château néo-Louis XIII du XIXème siècle, le Centre d’art contemporain - Daniel Havis vous invite à découvrir l’histoire et l’architecture de ce lieu. Vous pourrez ainsi apprécier à l’extérieur l’ouvrage de l’architecte Lucien Lefort, les ferronneries de Ferdinand Marrou ou la taille de pierre d’Edmond Bonet. Le château de style néo-classique arbore fièrement sur son fronton la devise « Omnia pro arte » (Tout pour l’art) inscrite par son bâtisseur Gaston Le Breton et aujourd’hui plus que jamais vivante grâce au Groupe Matmut.
Le château se situe dans un parc de 6 hectares avec des univers différents qui évoluent au rythme des saisons : jardin à la française, jardin japonais, jardin de l’Evolution, jardin du Dédale, arboretum, la roseraie, le tout peuplé de sculptures monumentales de célèbres artistes (Peter Briggs, Norman Dilworth, Quentin Garel, Vera Molnar...).
20 minutes from Rouen, the Matmut Contemporary Art Center - Daniel Havis offers 4 exhibitions per year by artists of national and international stature.
With the aim of making art and culture accessible to the widest possible audience, the Matmut Group has been developing a dynamic cultural action policy for several years, particularly through the art center. It supports and seeks to promote artists and organizations in their creative and dissemination efforts. Each exhibition of approximately three months is accompanied by an edition and a cultural program (guided tours, workshops for children and schools, partnerships with different organizations, events) for young and old.
Inside a 19th century neo-Louis XIII castle, the Contemporary Art Center - Daniel Havis invites you to discover the history and architecture of this place. Outside, you can appreciate the work of the architect Lucien Lefort, the ironwork of Ferdinand Marrou or the stone cutting of Edmond Bonet. The neoclassical style castle proudly displays on its pediment the motto "Omnia pro arte" (Everything for art) inscribed by its builder Gaston Le Breton and today more alive than ever thanks to the Matmut Group. The castle is located in a 6-hectare park with different universes that evolve with the seasons: French garden, Japanese garden, Evolution garden, Dédale garden, arboretum, rose garden, all populated with monumental sculptures by famous artists (Peter Briggs, Norman Dilworth, Quentin Garel, Vera Molnar...).
Fairfield is a hamlet south of Appledore on the northern fringes of Romney Marsh. The late 12th century church sits on an islet in a field; only accessible by wooden bridges.
Watched National Geographic's "Into The Grand Canyon" (on disney plus) last night and was really taken with it. It’s about two journalists that walk the entire length of the canyon- not rim to rim, or floating down the river, but actually walking along the entire length of the landforms that make up the National Park. What they see is amazing- there are deeply remote spots in the canyon that are pure wilderness and don’t look like the rest of the canyon; they look more like Zion or even Antelope Canyon. The documentary also covers the story of the Navajo National fighting back against the proposed Escalade project that would build a tramway down from the rim to the confluence of the Colorado River. The CEO of the company said that his goal was to give everyone a “deep canyon experience” and to make it accessible. While I always crave accessibility for the National Parks… and while I always want to see as much as I can… this rubbed me the wrong way. Accessibility that robs the landscape of its purity and silence isn’t accessibility, it’s hubris. Sometimes, places are meant to be hard to get to. Everyone should be able to have an experience at the Grand Canyon but not at the expense of the canyon itself. That’ll probably mean that I never get to see the amazing vistas that this documentary showed me. And you know what? That’s fine. They’re protected. I know they’re out there. And protected. And that’s more important than me getting to see it.
Here is a view down the accessible dock at the Buell Lake County Park, October 6, 2022. Disabled fisher persons have fishing stations that give them a good view of sunrise. Sometimes, the light can give the "ordinary" a crisp look, as what I thought was the case here. I thank Russ Burden's work on Outdoor Photography for giving me insight as to light and the ordinary. And, my friend Paul Sisul, for schooling us all on the composition of lines.
Accessibility Description: A black & white photograph of the Grand Canyon, showcasing its immense scale and layered geology. The foreground features steep canyon walls etched with striations and shadows, descending into deep valleys and rugged terrain. Mid-frame, the landscape stretches outward in jagged ridges and plateaus, each layer of rock revealing eons of geological history. Above, a dramatic cloud formation dominates the sky; billowing, textured, and luminous against the monochrome backdrop. The absence of color emphasizes contrast and depth, lending the scene a timeless, contemplative mood. The image evokes solitude, grandeur, and the quiet power of erosion sculpting the land over millennia.
The red train to the Jungfraujoch . Canton of Bern, Switzerland. No. 1937.
"Jungfraujoch is a notable saddle[note 1] in the Bernese Alps, connecting the two four-thousander peaks Jungfrau[note 2][2][3] and Mönch, at an elevation of 3,466 metres (11,371 ft) above sea level. It is a glacier saddle, on the upper snows of the Aletsch Glacier, and part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch area, situated on the boundary between the cantons of Bern and Valais, halfway between Interlaken and Fiesch.
Since 1912, the Jungfraujoch has been accessible to tourists by the Jungfrau line, a railway from Interlaken and Kleine Scheidegg, running partly underground through a tunnel through the Eiger and Mönch. The Jungfraujoch railway station, at an elevation of 3,454 metres (11,332 ft) is the highest in Europe. It lies east of the saddle, below the Sphinx station, and is connected to the Top of Europe building, which includes several panoramic restaurants and a post office. Several tunnels lead outside, where secured hiking trails on the crevassed glacier can be followed, in particular to the Mönchsjoch Hut.
The Sphinx Observatory, one of the highest astronomical observatories in the world, provides an additional viewing platform at a height of 3,572 metres (11,719 ft). It can be reached by an elevator from the Jungfraujoch. The observatory houses one of the Global Atmosphere Watch's atmospheric research stations. The Jungfraujoch radio relay station, which is not accessible to the public, is installed west of the Jungfraujoch, on the Jungfrau ridge. It is Europe's highest radio relay station."
Jungfraujoch is a notable saddle[note 1] in the Bernese Alps, connecting the two four-thousander peaks Jungfrau[note 2][2][3] and Mönch, at an elevation of 3,466 metres (11,371 ft) above sea level. It is a glacier saddle, on the upper snows of the Aletsch Glacier, and part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch area, situated on the boundary between the cantons of Bern and Valais, halfway between Interlaken and Fiesch.
Since 1912, the Jungfraujoch has been accessible to tourists by the Jungfrau line, a railway from Interlaken and Kleine Scheidegg, running partly underground through a tunnel through the Eiger and Mönch. The Jungfraujoch railway station, at an elevation of 3,454 metres (11,332 ft) is the highest in Europe. It lies east of the saddle, below the Sphinx station, and is connected to the Top of Europe building, which includes several panoramic restaurants and a post office. Several tunnels lead outside, where secured hiking trails on the crevassed glacier can be followed, in particular to the Mönchsjoch Hut.
The Sphinx Observatory, one of the highest astronomical observatories in the world, provides an additional viewing platform at a height of 3,572 metres (11,719 ft). It can be reached by an elevator from the Jungfraujoch. The observatory houses one of the Global Atmosphere Watch's atmospheric research stations. The Jungfraujoch radio relay station, which is not accessible to the public, is installed west of the Jungfraujoch, on the Jungfrau ridge. It is Europe's highest radio relay station.
"Le Jungfraujoch est un col entre le Mönch et la Jungfrau dans les Alpes bernoises sur la frontière entre les cantons de Berne et du Valais. C'est le point le plus bas sur l'arête entre le Mönch et la Jungfrau, à 3 471 mètres d'altitude. Il est souvent appelé le « toit de l'Europe » dans les guides touristiques et comprend la station de chemin de fer la plus haute d'Europe.
La première traversée a été faite en juillet 1862 par Leslie Stephen, F. J. Hardy, H. B. George, MM. Liveing, Moore, et Morgan, avec les guides Christian Almer, Christian et Peter Michel, Ulrich Kaufmann, P. Baumann et C. Bohren.
Jungfraujoch (3.471 m s.l.m.) è un passo situato fra le montagne Mönch e Jungfrau nelle Alpi bernesi in Svizzera, al confine fra i cantoni di Berna e Vallese. Questa zona ospita il Ghiacciaio dell'Aletsch, considerato il più lungo d'Europa, e varie strutture che detengono altrettanti primati europei."
Wikipédia.
At 1,042 m n.m., the Čerchov (German: Schwarzkopf) is the highest mountain in the Upper Palatine Forest (Český les) and the northern summit of the Bohemian Forest. It lies ca. 2 km from the German-Czech border, roughly in the middle of a triangle formed by the villages of Waldmünchen, Furth im Wald and Domažlice.
After its use by the Wehrmacht in the Second World War the summit was intensively used by the Warsaw Pact until the 1990s as a surveillance station and was placed out of bounds to the public. In addition to the observation tower erected in 1904 by Vilém Kurz and known as the Kurz Tower, a second, larger tower was built in 1987 by the Czechoslovak Army which is used today for flight safety purposes and is not accessible. Both towers are visible here.
Text adapted from Wikipedia.
Uttakleiv Beach is located on one of the Lofoten Islands and is considered to be the most photogenic Norwegian beach. Here (usually during winter sunsets) people can watch borealis.The best Uttakleiv Beach views can be seen from the mountain Mannen. From all Lofoten Island's beaches the Uttakleiv Beach is the most unusual. Creamy white sand, green grass, emerald-hued water and tides polished silver stones on the rocky shore attract photographers from all over the world.
The beach is easily accessible to visitors. It will take 20 min by car to get to the area from Leknes, not wasting time for walking. Convenient parking is waiting for guests near the beach. Many thanks to everyone who took the trouble to view comment or fave.
remember how she said that we would meet again
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i was inspired by pink floyd -- as i tend to be! -- and decided to portray my interpretation of "vera".
ok, i'm a dork who knows her stuff - vera is vera lynn, who was a singer during ww2. pink floyd (well, roger waters) is referring to her song "we'll meet again" when he asks, "remember how she said that we would meet again some sunny day?" in the film, pink (waters) loses his father in the war, someone he'll never meet again, as vera may have led him to believe. also, vera herself is a bit of an elusive character, since waters (pink) asks "what has become of you?" which implies that she, like her words, are no longer there, either not accessible or not applicable.
it's a sad feeling, because if you reject the belief that "we *will* meet again", you probably are left skeptical and feeling hopeless. in my photo, i tried to create that mood. the despondency, the heartache, the loss.. and it seems to me that those feelings would paint a pretty bleak picture of the future. even though MY vera has her eyes closed, she is not at peace with herself or her situation. instead, i'm having her revisiting memories, remembering the most beautiful times and reliving them over and over again. clinging to the blanket like she does to the past. lastly, i thought that with such a gloomy way of living/thinking, the pitchblack room save for the two floating lights was right on target... tiny lights, swallowed up in the sea of darkness and misery.
aaaand... that's me in the shawl blanket thing, perched atop the glass dining room table. you can't see the table, because it's glass, and the two green things are stone pillars that hold up the glass. i took all the chairs away from the table, switched off every light except for the three that hang from the ceiling over the table - those two (pictured) and another one that i cloned out because it was the closest to the camera, so bigger and kind of obstructive. i like these two little guys hanging out, hovering around me. it makes me look like princess leia :P
i'm actually really pleased with how this came out! pink floyd is my favorite band and i couldn't give them anything but (what i judge to be) my best.
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hmm. i'm really happy to explain all of the thoughts, plans, ideas, setting up the stage, etc. that go into my shots. of course i always have these silly mustache shots or grrrawrr clint shots, or just blah "look at my beautiful eyes and lips" close-up shots, but i really love when i try to create a scene. a mood. play a character, one who's real, who's been done a million times, or that i just make up as i go along. the most consistent compliment (at least, i think it is a compliment!) i get from you peeps and others who look at my portfolio is that i create a cast of characters, i put on a show for myself and the camera just happens to be there. i love using props, and i love paying tribute to my literary, artistic & musical heroes and heroines (and obama!), but only if i do it well. i do put an awful lot of pressure on myself, especially for tribute shots; i always end up thinking, well, thom yorke did it better! or whatever.. sometimes my safest bet is to aim for a certain style. noir, or vintage in general, outlandish, ethereal, surreal, rough/raw. i don't know what i'm talking about now, but i'm kind of having this renaissance with my 365... embracing it again, really excited about what i can do next and happy with what i've been doing.
(sorry, london, but you had some weeeeird effect on me! poo faces)
Monument Valley (Navajo: Tsé Biiʼ Ndzisgaii, meaning valley of the rocks) is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1,000 ft (300 m) above the valley floor. It is located on the Arizona–Utah border, near the Four Corners area. The valley lies within the range of the Navajo Nation Reservation and is accessible from U.S. Highway 163.
Monument Valley has been featured in many forms of media since the 1930s, its five square miles [13 square kilometers] have defined what decades of moviegoers think of when they imagine the American West.
5576 US-89.
Currently in mid-renovation.
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Metal KPRK radio rotunda, iconic Livingston symbol removed
Dan Astin Enterprise Staff Writer Dec 1, 2023
The faux stylized radio tower spire, an iconic symbol of KPRK radio and Livingston, was removed on Thursday, as part an ongoing construction project, restoring the derelict broadcasting building and grounds to their formal glory.
In reference to the rotunda's temporary removal during restoration, Andrew Feltenstein, owner of Moleo Media Group, a limited liability company, which is the site's property owner, said "We can't save everything, but we will be putting the rotunda back up."
Juston Gougeon, founder and vice president of operations for Basecamp Construction, the contractor responsible for the restoration, inferred rehabbing the radio station, which has been abandoned for over a decade, will have different challenges, in order to preserve the station's unique exterior architecture.
As part of preserving the building as a public business for the future, steel beams and hydraulics will need to lift the entire structure above the Yellowstone River flood-plane.
The nearly 80 year old structure will have to be brought up to Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility specifications, with all components of the building's infrastructure modernized, without altering the exterior.
An outdoor amphitheater for music events is a planned edition to the rear of the property.
The contractor explained finishing the restoration project, which will be assisted in-part through historic preservation tax credits, will be worth it in the end.
"There's going to be a lot of money invested in Livingston in the next 10 years. Andrew's passion for this project is contagious and Basecamp Construction is excited to be a part of the restoration of one of Livingston's most iconic buildings," said Gougeon.
More info (and a vintage picture) on KPRK's site.
Rock art sites in northern Utah are somewhat mythical in nature and usually in very remote areas. Unfortunately all most of the accessible and best sites have been looted or vandalized. Because of this those who know locations of the remaining ancient artwork will only give very vague and approximant locations. If you what to see these ancient wonders in person you will have to figure out everything else by yourself.
I had heard rumors of these remote and hidden Petroglyphs but had never actually tried to find them. On this day I was going to look for bighorn sheep on a nearby mountain range but on a spur of the moment decision, I turned right instead of left. After about 3 hours of searching I finally found the right rock outcrop and the mythical petroglyphs.
There were many more petroglyphs scattered around this site but this seemed to be the main panel. Some very strange figures here, but the one that stands out to me is the pair of sunglasses.
Excerpt from www.discoverhongkong.com/ca/explore/discover-sha-tau-kok....:
Located in Hong Kong’s North District and right next to Shenzhen’s Yantian District, Sha Tau Kok was designated as part of the Frontier Closed Area in 1951. Since then, Sha Tau Kok has been accessible only to individuals with a closed area permit. Back in the days when Sha Tau Kok was closed to non-residents, visiting the border town also required a guarantee from a local resident. As it begins to open gradually, Sha Tau Kok has become a great choice for weekend getaways.
The first phase of the opening of Sha Tau Kok began in June 2022, followed by the second phase starting January 2024. Visitors can board a kaito ferry to explore Sha Tau Kok and enjoy the area’s beautiful scenery, unique attractions and local delicacies, either independently or through local tours. You can also take a ferry to nearby islands and areas, such as Lai Chi Wo, Kat O, Ap Chau and Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark.
The opening of Sha Tau Kok
•The daily quota of visitors with the Tourism Closed Area Permit is set at 2,300 individuals, and 700 group visitors on weekends and public holidays. There is no quota limit for groups on weekdays.
•Individual travellers must enter Sha Tau Kok by public transport, with the addition of ferry services to Sha Tau Kok from Lai Chi Wo/Ap Chau/Kat O. Private cars are NOT allowed.
•Area: Sha Tau Kok (excluding Chung Ying Street).
•Opening hours: Every day from 7am to 9pm.
Tanah Lot is located along a scenic coastline of Bali in Indonesia with the temple accessible only during low tide. Stroll along the beach to visit the temple and have dinner in a nearby restaurant with a fabulous view of the setting sun.
LA DARSENA.
Immersa nella Laguna Nord, di fronte alle isole di Burano e Torcello, a pochi minuti da Venezia,la darsena è situata in una posizione ottimale, all’incrocio tra i canali di Treporti, Saccagnana e San Felice, poco distante dalla bocca di porto del Lido, e facilmente raggiungibile anche via terra.
E' stata costruita secondo le più moderne tecnologie ingegneristiche, su pontili galleggianti che rendono l’ormeggio più facile a tutti i tipi di imbarcazione. E' in grado di ospitarne 160, di lunghezza compresa tra i 6 e i 50 mt. I fondali hanno profondità tra i 4 e i 6,5 metri di profondità.
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THE DOCK.
Immersed in the Northern Lagoon, facing the islands of Burano and Torcello, just minutes from Venice, the dock is ideally located at the intersection of the Treporti, Saccagnana, and San Felice canals, not far from the Lido harbor entrance, and easily accessible by land.
It was built using the most modern engineering technologies, on floating docks that facilitate mooring for all types of vessels. It can accommodate 160 vessels, ranging from 6 to 50 meters in length. The water depth ranges from 4 to 6.5 meters.
CANON EOS 600D con ob. SIGMA 10-20 f./4-5,6 EX DC HSM
Italien / Südtirol - Höhlensteintal und Dürrensee
seen from Monte Piano
gesehen vom Monte Piano
The Höhlensteintal (Italian: Val di Landro; German: Höhlensteintal) is a side valley of the Puster Valley in South Tyrol, Italy.
(Wikipedia)
From Dobbiaco in the Upper Val Pusteria, Lake Landro in the eponymous side valley is accessible. It is already located in the Three Peaks Nature Park, like that it is protected area, and the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park is directly connected to its western bank. The gorgeous alpine world around the turquoise lake is very popular. Among others, Lake Landro - "Dürrensee" in German, "Lago di Landro" in Italian - offers a unique view on the Cristallo Group and the Ampezzo Dolomites. Near the lake, towards Dobbiaco, the famous "Three Peaks View" is situated.
Besides Lake Braies and Lake Dobbiaco, Lake Landro is among the three largest natural lakes in the Upper Val Pusteria. Despite of its high location at more than 1,400 m a.s.l., the water is quite warm, because it has only few feeders and no drainage. The lake is starting point for numerous mountain hikes in summer, e.g. on Mt. Piano (2,324 m a.s.l.) in the Sesto Dolomites or to the Antonio Locatelli Mountain Hut (2,405 m a.s.l.) at the foot of Mt. Paterno. Directly at the lake, the path no. 6a proceeds past the typical cairns to the "Valle della Rienza" climbing crag. Also at the lake there are nice spots to relax, for example the pebble beach on the north bank or the little restaurant on the west bank. In summer, the MTB route Dobbiaco-Cortina proceeds here - in winter, however, this area is a paradise for cross-country skiers.
(suedtirolerland.it)
Das Höhlensteintal (italienisch Val di Landro) ist ein etwa 15 km langes, von der Rienz durchflossenes Alpen-Tal im Osten von Südtirol (Italien).
Das Höhlensteintal trennt topografisch die Sextner Dolomiten im Osten von den Pragser Dolomiten im Westen. Im Talboden verläuft die Grenze zwischen dem Naturpark Drei Zinnen und dem Naturpark Fanes-Sennes-Prags, womit es praktisch zur Gänze unter Schutz gestellt ist.
Das Tal beginnt am Nordabfall des Monte Cristallo (3216 m) nahe Schluderbach (ca. 1450 m) beim Pass im Gemärk, der nach Cortina hinüberführt. Nach Durchfließen des Dürrensees passiert die Rienz die Dolomiten-Höhle, die dem Tal den Namen gab, und die Talenge zwischen dem Dürrenstein (2839 m) im Westen und dem Haunold (2966 m) im Osten. Im untersten Bereich des Tals liegt der bekannte Toblacher See. Am Toblacher Feld mündet das Höhlensteintal ins Pustertal. Für den Kraftverkehr erschlossen ist das Tal durch die SS 51.
Im Höhlensteintal befinden sich zwei Befestigungsanlagen des Vallo Alpino (Alpenwall in Südtirol). Eine befindet sich um den Toblacher See herum, die andere bei Höhlenstein. Die nördliche Anlage wurde nach 1945 ausgebaut; sie war im NATO-Verteidigungskonzept eingebunden. Spuren dieser Befestigungen existieren heute noch.
(Wikipedia)
Der Dürrensee (italienisch Lago di Landro) ist ein See in den Dolomiten in Südtirol, Italien. Er liegt nahe dem oberen Ende des Höhlensteintals auf einer Höhe von 1406 m. Er ist von Süden von Cortina d’Ampezzo über das Gemärk und von Norden von Toblach im Pustertal über die Straße durch das Höhlensteintal zu erreichen. Seine Südseite hat die Cristallogruppe, welche zu den Ampezzaner Dolomiten gehört, im Hintergrund.
Die Zuflüsse sind die vom Gebiet der Drei Zinnen kommende Rienz und der Popenabach, der die Nordseite der Cristallogruppe entwässert. Abfluss ist die Rienz durch das Höhlensteintal, welches die Pragser (im Westen) von den Sextner Dolomiten (im Osten) trennt. Da die Zuflüsse vom nahen Hochgebirge über das Jahr stark unterschiedliche Wasserführung aufweisen, schwankt auch der Pegel des Sees und wegen seiner geringen Tiefe von maximal 3,5 m und seines flachen Tiefenprofils auch seine Ausdehnung. Bei geringem Zufluss im Sommer kann er leicht erwärmt und im Extremfall von seinem Abfluss abgeschnitten werden. Er ist deshalb wärmer als vergleichbare Seen in ähnlicher Höhenlage, weshalb er auch zum Baden genutzt wird. Bei maximalem Wasserstand besitzt er eine Länge parallel zur Straße von etwa 700 Metern und eine Breite von 300 Metern. Ein kleiner Teil des Sees im Westen wird durch den Straßendamm abgetrennt.
Der See ist Teil des Naturparks Drei Zinnen, an den unmittelbar an seinem Westufer der Naturpark Fanes-Sennes-Prags anschließt. Er ist ein geschütztes Naturdenkmal.
An seiner Ostseite gibt es einen Klettergarten, und an der Westseite ein kleines Restaurant.
(Wikipedia)
With highway bridge construction over Interstate 70, this side of the Colorado River is accessible only by a lengthly detour or by the pedestrian bridge from downtown Glenwood Springs.
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Off the Old Warrington Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5LH
About Us
Grade: Easy
Distance: 3.5 km-5km/2-3miles
Time: 1-2 hours
Start; Off the Old Warrington Road
Map: OS Explorer 267
Terrain: Easily accessible
These reclaimed lime beds provide an excellent area for short walks and bird watching.
The industrial past of the area creates unique conditions that allow many unusual species to thrive. The presence of salt has enabled many seaside plants to establish and the recently used lime beds provide ideal conditions for the rare Dingy skipper butterfly.
There is a choice of small/ large circular walk or figure of eight combination. There are several bench and resting points around the site and two wheelchair accessible bird hides.
Further paths lead to other parts of the Northwich Woodlands, but these often have more uneven surfaces and gradients greater than 1:10.
Visitor Information
The site can be accessed from the Old Warrington Road; secondary access is from the lay-by on the B5705.
There are no toilet or refreshment facilities on site but these are available in the nearby Northwich town centre.
Car parking is free, open from 9.00am-8.00pm (summer), 9.00am-5.00pm (winter). There are no dedicated disabled parking bays and vehicle height restrictions of 2.2m apply.
My wife Theresa Jane Brown and I.
Taken on May 2, 2015 during the long "May Day" weekend, while we were visiting friends on the beautiful island of Evia, Greece.
EVIA ISLAND, GREECE.
The island of Evia lies along the Eastern coast of Central Greece, and is accessible to the mainland via two bridges, an old wooden bridge and a contemporary suspension bridge. There are also frequent ferries to several parts of the island. It is 175 km long and is the second largest island in Greece, and the third largest in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Thanassis Fournarakos - Θανάσης Φουρναράκος
Professional Photographer, Athens, Greece
(retired in 2011, born in 1946).
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Taken on Sunday, October 21, 2018 during a quick "escape" from Athens with my wife Theresa Jane Brown to visit friends.
LIMNI - ΛΙΜΝΗ
Limni, on the island of Evia, is a small port, beach and tourist resort, which is beautiful the whole year round. It is located 80 km NW of Chalkida and about 150 km from Athens.
The island of Evia lies along the Eastern coast of Central Greece, and is accessible to the mainland via two bridges, an old wooden bridge and a contemporary suspension bridge. There are also frequent ferries to several parts of the island. It is 175 km long and is the second largest island in Greece, and the third largest in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Thanassis Fournarakos - Θανάσης Φουρναράκος
Professional Photographer, Athens, Greece
(retired in 2011, born in 1946).
© ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
None of my images may be downloaded, copied, reproduced, manipulated or used on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit written permission. THANK YOU!
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* THE GALAXY - HALL OF FAME
* THE GALAXY STARS - HALL OF FAME