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A new addition to our garden this Spring. I haven't planted it yet on the ground,..waiting for warm weather.
Week 223 in Poetography...A weekly Inspiration.. The word is Space.
Have a nice weekend everyone!!💞
Thank you all for your visit, fave, and kind comments. Always greatly appreciated.
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Ticino
My best photos are here: www.lacerta-bilineata.com/ticino-best-photos-of-southern-...
More TICINO/TESSIN Wildlife Photos (all taken in my garden in Monteggio/Ti, Switzerland): it.lacerta-bilineata.com/ramarro-occidentale-lacerta-bili... (the website exists in ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO, ENGLISH, DEUTSCH)
My latest ANIMAL VIDEO (warning, it's a bit shocking): www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T2-Xszz7FI
ABOUT THE PHOTO:
The photo above was taken this past May and shows parts of my garden and the surrounding hills just as the sun was setting after a heavy thunderstorm, which is when the light and the colors are at their most intense, most magical; it was one of those rare moments that usually only last for a few minutes (sometimes not even that), and you have to be quick to capture them.
The reason I like the photo quite a bit is that it shows a side of my country that is far less known to the people abroad than our snowy mountains and green meadows with friendly cows or the glitz of St. Moritz, Zermatt and Zurich: it shows you "my" tropical Switzerland 😊.
And the thing is, the spot in Ticino where I'm fortunate enough to own a vacation home - a tiny, 400-year old stone building only 70 meters from the Italian border - doesn't just look like it lies in the tropics: it actually sort of does, at least during the summer months.
With temperatures frequently in the mid 30s (Celsius) and a level of humidity that is high enough to make you break out in a sweat the second you leave the house, the micro-climate is not that dissimilar from what you might find in a rain forest.
The air can grow so heavy that people unaccustomed to it might feel like they have a hard time breathing (when friends of mine who originally are from Brazil visited me for a couple of days during a particularly hot period, even they struggled and told me they felt as if they were inhaling steam).
On the plus-side, this tropical micro-climate allows the people in our village to grow lemons, peaches, figs and kiwi fruits in addition to the more traditional apricots, grapes apples and cherries, and even palm trees like the one in this photo are a very common sight throughout the region.
Luckily our houses are traditionally built in a way to keep out the heat even during the hottest months, so the few remaining permanent residents of the village (around 40 people most of whom are over the age of sixty), find soothing cool as soon as they enter the thick stone walls of their homes.
The village itself is built on a rock that is surrounded by dense chestnut forest on all sides that stretches on until the horizon, only interrupted every now and then by a village, a vineyard or a small stream in a valley with a few fields.
So it's hardly a surprise that this tiny tropical paradise is a place where a great variety of beautiful insects, snakes and colorful lizards (that most people probably wouldn't immediately associate with typical Swiss fauna either) feel very much at home, and I feel incredibly blessed that I need only step outside and enter my garden to capture it with my camera 😊.
In case people are interested I might upload a photo that shows a bit more of our village one day, but for now I'll continue to stick with my beloved "creepy crawlies" (as some of my friends here jokingly refer to them) and continue to concentrate on nature, wildlife and landscape photos. 😉
I hope you like the photo and wish you all a wonderful weekend! Many greetings from Switzerland, and as always: let me know what you think in the comments 🙏 😊 ❤!
P.S. This is probably going to be my last upload in 2022, so HAPPY HOLIDAYS everyone!! 🎄💕🎉😃!!
Compiled by C.H.C.A. van Sypesteyn (1857 - 1937), a valuable art collection forms the foundation of the Castle-Museum Sypesteyn in Loosdrecht. In addition to the collection of portraits, furniture, silver and glass objects, clocks and sculptures, there is also a beautiful collection of porcelain. The Loosdrecht porcelain is particularly worth seeing.
The castle gardens
A garden with hedges, moats and decorative wrought-iron gates characterize Sypesteyn Castle. Via paths and bridges, you can walk around the maze and cross the canal and take a leisurely stroll through the orchards, the park and the castle garden. You will discover all sorts of indigenous and exotic trees during your stroll.
Tribute to Van Sypesteyn
The lord of the castle did not build it merely as a place to house his art collection. As the last descendant of the Van Sypesteyn line, he wanted to build the castle to pay tribute to his family. The stunning garden and park were built in the 17th-century style. Surrounded by the Loosdrecht lakes and the Vecht River, the area around the castle is also magnificent.
For further information, visit the website of Castle- Museum Sypesteyn.
Hi all !!!
I did the decoration for this time, in addition to the pose. What do you think about it?
Thanks for watching and your support !! ♡
Link on my blog : In Vain....
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@ Ears : "L'Emporio&PL::*Athan*:: Mesh Ears w. Piercings" at L'Emporio Mainstore.
@ Claws : "L'Emporio&PL ::*Damned Claws*:: -BENTO Hands -WOMAN" at L'Emporio Mainstore.
@ Necklace : "Wicca's Originals - Sarya Necklace" at Wicca's Originals.
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**Furniture**
@ Hat on the desk : "L'Emporio&PL::*Bullet Top Hat*::." at L'Emporio Mainstore.
NEW @ Glasses on the hat : "Wicca's Originals - Fox Glasses" at [The Warehouse Sale] Event and later at Wicca's Originals.
@ Boots on the floor : "Wicca's Originals - Lulu Boots" at Wicca's Originals.
Phil (Red-bellied woodpecker) certainly seems to be a bit of a show off these days. All of those red feathers are really starting to pop.
The addition of moss, bromeliads and staghorns to the oaks has proven to be a terrific habitat enhancement for my little visitors. Phil and Robbie (gray squirrel) are especially fond of the bromeliads and use them like little refreshment stands.
The next habitat enhancement project is adding resurrection fern to my oaks. I have been on the lookout for resurrection fern for a while now. As luck would have it, during my trip to Brooksville FL. over the weekend I met a couple that has the fern all over the oaks on their enormous property.
I asked if I could purchase some and they said no but I could have some. That certainly made my day! I was gifted a whole bin full, probably enough to establish the fern in all four of my oaks.
I hope that you have an incredible day, happy snapping.
"Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better." Henry Rollins
Ursprünglich wurde das Wasserschloss als Unterkunft und Werkstatt für die Hafenarbeiter genutzt, welche die Wartung und Reparatur der hydraulischen Speicherwinden ausführten. Sie wurden Windenwärter bzw. Windenwächter genannt und hatten – neben anderem technischen Personal – das Privileg, in der Speicherstadt wohnen zu dürfen.
Die Winden waren ein wichtiger Bestandteil der Speicherhäuser: Es gab – und gibt bis heute – keine Lastenaufzüge. Sämtliche Waren wurden mit Winden außen an den Fassaden zu bzw. von den Lagerböden der Speicher gezogen.
Die für die Wartungsarbeiten erforderlichen, zum Teil schweren Ersatzteile konnten von hier aus über die Straßen und Kanäle transportiert werden. Auf dem Wasserweg über zwei Kräne an der Ostseite des Gebäudes, zu Land über eine alte Pflasterstraße, die direkt in das Gebäude führt und hinter den großen Flügeltüren des Wasserschlösschens endet.
Heutzutage wird das Gebäude gewerblich genutzt. Im Erdgeschoss befindet sich eine Gewerbefläche für Teehandel mit angeschlossener Gastronomie. In der ersten Etage ist ein Anbieter für Sauerstofftherapie ansässig. Wegen seiner Lage und Architektur diente es auch als Kulisse für Fernsehproduktionen, beispielsweise für die TV-Kinderserie „Die Pfefferkörner“.
Das Wasserschlösschen firmiert außerdem als „Außentraustelle“ des Standesamts Hamburg–Mitte.
Originally the moated castle was used as a shelter and workshop for the dockers, who carried out the maintenance and repair of the hydraulic storage winches. They were called Windenwächter or Windenwächter and had - in addition to other technical personnel - the privilege to live in the Speicherstadt.
The winches were an important component of the storage buildings: there were - and still are today - no freight elevators. All goods were drawn with winches on the outside to the facades to or from the storage floors of the store.
The spare parts required for the maintenance work, some of them heavy, could be transported from here over the roads and canals. On the waterway over two cranes on the east side of the building, on land over an old paved road that leads directly into the building and ends behind the large double doors of the water castle.
Nowadays the building is used commercially. On the ground floor there is a commercial space for tea trade with attached gastronomy. On the first floor, a provider of oxygen therapy is located. Because of its location and architecture, it also served as a backdrop for television productions, such as the TV series "Die Pfefferkörner".
The Wasserschlösschen also trades under the name "Außenentraustelle" of the registry office Hamburg-Mitte.
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فضلا ليس امراً عدم وضع الردود البسيطه والمنسوخه
أو التعليقات المرفقه مع الصور ( Nice . Amazing . WoW . cute ... etc )
شُكراً
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صوري ملك لكم لكن دون اضافة حقوق
Photo belongs to you, but without addition of human
It is possible to go inside, but it is not easy to do. Because the steps leading to the front door were torn off. In addition, it is quite clear that everything that can be taken from this house has been stolen.
All is occupied, but feel free to come and visit the public part :)
"Luanes World - Live the Dream", is the newest addition to the Luanes World sims. But as a difference to "Luanes World" @Slice of Heaven and "Luanes Magical World" @ Morning Glow, who are public sims, "Luanes World - Live the Dream" @ Tabara is a residential sim.
The rentals consist of 7 different houses, all with water view.
The rest of the sim is free for all to use, and enjoy.
Note this sim is moderate, so keep everything naughty inside of your house:)
Please respect the privacy of the other tenants - do not contact anybody else, when they are in the privacy of their own home. If you meet them in the public areas, you can of course say hi :)
Price:
Each rental, no matter which house you choose, is 799/week, with a 2 week minimum pay the first time.
After the first payment you can pay between 1-4 weeks at a time.
Prims:
You get 250 prims to decorate the house, and the nearest surrounding with. Please keep within the prim limit, as we all have to share the prims available.
If you need additional prims, you can buy extra prims - in units of 25 prims for 75 linden/week. Write me a notecard if you want your prim limit changed.
Privacy:
Each rental has it's own security orb, and the parcel setting is set to private, so you will be invisible to people from outside the parcel.
You can add people to the security orb, once I have set it up for you.
Music and parcel name and description:
If you want the parcel to have a specific name and/or description, write it in a notecard, and I will add that for you.
Also if you would like a specific music stream, you can put that in a notecard as well, and I will change that for you.
Luanes Residential World Group:
"Luanes World - Live the Dream" @ Tabara has its own group where only tenants will be able to join (as well as subtenants). Only members of this group will be able to rezz on the sim, but the public parts are open for everybody.
Upon renting a house, send me a notecard, and I will invite you to the group, so you can start decorating your new home. Any subtenants you need adding, you put in the notecard as well. Note that this is only needed, if they need to be able to rezz as well.
If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact me. If I am not online, please send a notecard, as my IM's get capped.
Sincerely LuaneMeo.
a new addition to my project :-)
Coconino County desert beardtongue is an incredible bloomer with numerous spikes of intensely deep pink tubular flowers in late spring. A willing re-seeder, it spreads gently, helping to fill in difficult-to-plant areas. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
An addition for my prairie insects collection. This juvenile dragonfly has wings like the male and an abdomen like the female. I didn't realize it was a juvie when I shot it - I was just trying to catch the sparkles on the wings.....
Nam Tso གནམ་མཚོ།
salt lake The lake lies at an elevation of 4,718 m, and has a surface area of 1,870 square kilometres. It is the highest salt lake in the world, and largest salt lake in the Tibet Autonomous Region. However, it is not the largest salt lake in the Tibetan Plateau. That title belongs to KokoNor མཚོ་སྔོན་ མཚོ་ཁྲི ་ཤོར་རྒྱལ་མོ་ (almost twice the size of Namtso). Namtso has five uninhabited islands of reasonable size, in addition to one or two rocky outcrops. The islands have been used for spiritual retreat by pilgrims who walk over the lake's frozen surface at the end of winter, carrying their food with them. They spend the summer there, unable to return to shore again until the water freezes the following winter. This practice is no longer permitted under the Communist Chinese regime in Tibet. www.footprinttravelguides.com/c/2848/tibet/&Action=pr...
Clarke Quay is a unique, conserved historical landmark located along the Singapore River, and is adjacent to Central Business District. This photograph was taken during blue hour, with light trails from water taxis and remaining colours in the cloud formations. The open spaces of the Clarke Quay complex, with rows of conserved buildings, are covered by structures above the roof level. In addition, many “umbrellas” along the river bank offer shade or rain cover to diners.
In addition to the tiny boathouse windows (Happy Window Wednesday!), I loved all the varying shades of blues in this scene.
These boathouses are along the Fraser River in Richmond, British Columbia (just outside Vancouver). It was just before sunset and the water was calm, the light beautiful - a lovely evening 😊
We have got a new puppy called Ruby. Here she is playing with our Grandson and settling into her new home.
Little Branch is taking part is the new round of Shiny Shabby with their gorgeous Elm Shrub v2.
Another welcome addition to your growing Little Branch Shrub collection, this new version will not leave you disappointed.
They are 100% mesh with realistic textures and come animated with leaves that move with a gentle, graceful movement as if blowing in a breeze giving these shrubs a very life-like appearance. You have a choice of 4 seasons to choose from via an easy to use pop-up menu making this perfect for all year round landscaping.
There is also complimentary landscaping items included in the box. Land Impact is just 4LI but as permissions are both copy & modify can be adapted to suit your landscaping and gardening needs.
Find it here: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shiny%20Shabby/137/129/21
After the event, you will find the trees at our mainstore here: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Aspen%20Springs/231/178/231 or market place store here: marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/160713?id=160713
EP Cargo/Lokotrain 383.064 passing Kurort with a tanker train from Germany towards the Czech Republic.
383.064 is a relatively new addition to the EP Cargo fleet, being of 2020 build and noted in service in February of that year.
"A partir d'une figure simple et par la juxtaposition de cette même figure dans les différentes dimensions de l'espace euclidien, on arrive à créer un type de labyrinthe d'une grande complexité spatiale et dont le parcours laisse diverses alternatives: vers la droite et la gauche, vers le haut et le bas."
Jorge Luis Borges
Bibliothèque Nationale de France
Architecte: Dominique Perrault (1995)
Not much to be said here. It's a beautiful stencil of a rabbit. But if you enlarge this photo I warn you there is an unauthorised addition.
Our new little grandson, Florian Robert, 7lbs, one ounce, born 11/11/24.
(Joint effort photo, Catherine and myself.)
"Damn bugs..."
No AI, no Reshade (Black Dragon Viewer)
Feeling in a prickly mood in the summer heat? Floro got you covered. Literally. In spikes. She includes a tail that idly swings around your legs in case you wanted to further drop hints to your friends :>
⦿ floro - Lamashtu Horns v2 (Large hud for colours included)
At the Mainstore
Creator's Flickr.
In addition:
⦿{Aii & Ego} + Amorous Demon Wings +
⦿{Aii & Ego} + Bleeding Heart Cuff Jewelry +
⦿{aii} + Avian Ibrida (cardinal) Tattoo EVOX +
⦿{Aii & Ego} + Demonic Touch +
⦿{Aii & Ego} + Holy Hell Body Feathers +
⦿RO - Iberis Horns Vendor - Shaman (unavailable, Aii has similar without decor)
⦿RO - Oracle Collar - GG (Unavailable, Hotdog has similar).
⦿Titans - The Knights Lantern/sword
⦿Dura -U91- FATPACK
⦿[CX] Kiseru Ryuu (Silver)
⦿[CX] Withered Bezerker Ears
⦿STRAY DOG - VALERIO - LELUTKA EVOX - MEDIUM (NF)
⦿[ VelvetVue ] Liam Eyes
Head: Lelutka Devon 4
Body: Legacy
The newest addition to the High Line art on display. Brick House by Simone Leigh can be found on the 31st Street Extension over 10th Avenue. She is made of bronze and stands 16 feet. She's quite impressive.
During the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, the entirety of the line was single track. As time went on, most of the trackage would see the addition of second tracks, which included a few double track tunnels. Donner Pass would end up with two, one at Blue Canyon, and another one in the foothills at Newcastle.
I’ve always found the tunnel at Newcastle interesting, specifically because of the track’s layout coming out of the east portal. While the later constructed Track 2 stays on a decently flat grade, the adjacent Track 1 shoots up a 2.65% grade. In general, the grade on the original alignment is steep around here, with trains being forced to navigate a 2.42% grade coming into town. Due to this, the Southern Pacific realized running trains on a directional track system would be the way to go. While the far less demanding Track 2 would be used for the eastbound traffic, westbound traffic would have to navigate the challenging grade with sharp twists and turns Track 1 throws at trains. However, when UP modernized Donner in the late 2000s and early 2010s, this directional traffic would make a massive shift.
While directional traffic would still exist over the Sierras, it was mostly eliminated for Donner. Since most of the westbound traffic consists of heavy loaded trains, the UP would shift most of the westbound traffic to the WP’s consistent 1% grade through the Feather River Canyon. Due to this, very few westbound trains would take Donner, with the only regulars today being Amtrak, MSPRV, a Z, and a weekly I stack. This would lead to a pattern where Track 2 would be the preferred track for all traffic on the western slope west of Colfax. Meanwhile, Track 1 became the backup in case any opposing traffic was on the line at the same time. However, when you realize how big the eastbound trains usually are, it becomes apparent why SP had directional running.
The manifest pictured here is a prime example. MRVNP, a North Platte bound manifest that originates in Roseville, is a massive train that navigates the mountain daily. On this day, the manifest was running a 3x3x0 configuration, but with Amtrak being lined down Track 2, the heavy beast was lined up the other track. Despite Track 1 being slow in general, the weight of this train kept all six locomotives in full throttle the entire way up, but it was barely enough to keep the beast moving. Even though I-80 was very busy and located close to the tunnel, the sound of the locomotives was overpowering the highway even from a few miles away. When the train finally showed up, the sound of prime movers in full throttle was deafening as the manifest slowly pushed up the grade. Even though it’s only thirteen miles from Roseville, where this manifest originated, Newcastle has been known to stall trains like this one once in a while. While this train may not have stalled, I’m sure the crew had the thought it might in the back of their mind.
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El Templo de Debod fue un regalo de Egipto a España (año 1968), en compensación por la ayuda española, tras el llamamiento internacional realizado por la Unesco para salvar los templos de Nubia, principalmente el de Abu Simbel, en peligro de desaparición debido a la construcción de la presa de Asuán.
Tiene una antigüedad de unos 2.200 años. Su núcleo más antiguo fue erigido bajo el faraón Ptolomeo IV Filópator, y decorado posteriormente por el rey nubio Adijalamani de Meroe hacia 200-180 a. C., dedicado a Amón de Debod ("Amani", en idioma kushita) e Isis. Posee importantes añadidos de época ptolemaica y romano-imperial del siglo I a. C. al II d. C.. ( Fuente: Wikipedia)
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Debod Temple was a gift from Egypt to Spain (1968), in compensation for Spanish aid, following the international appeal launched by UNESCO to save the temples of Nubia, mainly Abu Simbel in danger of disappearing due to the construction of the Aswan Dam.
It has a history of about 2,200 years. Its oldest part was built under the Pharaoh Ptolemy IV Philopator, and later decorated by the Nubian king of Meroe Adijalamani to 200-180 a. C., dedicated to Amun of Debod ("Amani" in Kushite language) and Isis. It has significant additions of Ptolemaic and Roman-imperial era of the first century. C. to II d. C .. (Source: Wikipedia)
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Recent addition to the Locomotive Services Ltd Midland Pullman fleet, M43047 leads 'The Cornish Coastal Pullman' a 1Z12 06.00 Eastleigh-Penzance outing away from Trowbridge on 13/08/22.
What comes after spring? Winter, right? Of course, this is complete nonsense, as every child knows. But since I still see a lot of unpublished snow here in front of me, I have to ignore the natural order and do a roll backwards.
So we are now back in January at a lake near Schwepnitz. What inspired me to take this photo were, in addition to the frozen tree trunk, all the animal tracks around me. There must have been a lot going on here the night before because most of them looked pretty fresh.
Was kommt nach dem Frühling ? Der Winter oder ? Das ist natürlich völliger Quatsch, wie jedes Kind weiss. Doch da ich noch einiges an unveröffentlichtem Schnee hier vor mir sehe, muss ich die natürliche Reihenfolge ignorieren und eine Rolle rückwärts hinlegen.
Wir sind nun also zurück im Januar an einem See bei Schwepnitz. Was mich zu diesem Foto inspiriert hat waren, neben dem eingefrorenen Baumstamm, die ganzen Tierspuren um mich herum. Hier muss in der Nacht zuvor ganz schön was los gewesen sein, denn die meisten davon sahen ziemlich frisch aus.
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Standing In Snow
I was processing this image yesterday with a big smile on my face....this is a beautiful winters image.
Near the village of Leadhills in South Lanarkshire, a group of trees I have shot before but not with as much snow as I had on Saturday. Also had some great light too making for me what is one of my best images.
Hopefully you all like this one:)
Leadhills, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
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A spotless 66432 is pictured crossing Slateford viaduct with 4E65 from Mossend to Tees Dock.
This service is a relatively recent addition to the Scottish rail freight scene. When it started in November 2020 it was initially thought to be a short-term flow, however we're now 6 months in and it has yet to miss a week so I think it would be fair to assume it's a longer term thing.
The service runs once a week using the loco and wagons from the Inverness Tesco service, though it was slightly different this week as 66432 replaced 37716 which worked Yesterdays Inverness service at short notice following the failure of 68017.
While it was nice to get a clean loco in sunny conditions, the thing that makes this shot for me is cloud formations - much better than a solid blue or grey sky.
These beauties were a regular visitor to our garden for many years, seemingly always in pairs.
In recent years numbers have declined dramatically. Fortunately in Scotland they are still a common bird.
Collared Dove - Streptopelia Decaocto
Tralee Bay - Argyll Scotland
Many thanks as always to those kind enough to comment and fave my photos or even to drop by for a quick peek. It is very much appreciated.
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The bridge that crosses the river Conwy at Llanrwst.with the splendid Virginia creeper draped cottage tea rooms called Beyond the Bridge in the background .
ENG: The Victory Column on the Großer Stern in the Großer Tiergarten is one of Germany's most important national monuments and one of Berlin's most important sights. Built between 1864 and 1873 by Heinrich Strack on Königsplatz to commemorate the Wars of Unification, it was moved to its current location between 1938 and 1939 together with the monuments to Bismarck, Roon and Moltke. When it was inaugurated on 2 September 1873, Prussia had also defeated Austria and its German allies in the Austro-Prussian War (1866) and France in the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), which gave the monument a new purpose. The addition of the 8.3 metre high bronze sculpture of the Roman goddess of victory Victoria, designed by Friedrich Drake, gave the Victory Column its current height of 67 metres. In the Berlin vernacular, she is also known as the "Goldelse".
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GER: Die Siegessäule auf dem Großen Stern im Großen Tiergarten gehört zu den bedeutendsten Nationaldenkmälern Deutschlands und den wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten Berlins. Erbaut 1864 bis 1873 von Heinrich Strack auf dem Königsplatz zur Erinnerung an die Einigungskriege, wurde sie 1938 bis 1939 zusammen mit den Denkmälern Bismarcks, Roons und Moltkes an den heutigen Standort versetzt. Als sie am 2. September 1873 eingeweiht wurde, hatte Preußen auch Österreich und seine deutschen Verbündeten im Österreichisch-Preußischen Krieg (1866) und Frankreich im Deutsch-Französischen Krieg (1870-71) besiegt, was dem Denkmal einen neuen Zweck gab. Das Hinzufügen der 8,3 m hohen Bronzeskulptur der römischen Siegesgöttin Victoria, die von Friedrich Drake entworfen wurde und der Siegessäule ihre heutige Höhe von 67 m verleiht. Im Berliner Volksmund wird sie auch „Goldelse“ genannt.
So, in addition to being the home of Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Weyerhauser, etc., the state also has a wonderful musical tradition [Jimmie Hendrex, Qunicy Joes, Peal Jam, etc. and the home of Dale Chihuly, glass artist extraordinaire.
And, east of the Cascade Mountains, with lots of sun, an emerging wine industry.
Not sure how plants and manages this vineyard. Along the river, I found it visually appealing.