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La vita è una questione di equilibrio. Sii gentile, ma non lasciarti sfruttare. Fidati, ma non farti ingannare. Accontentati, ma non smettere mai di migliorarti.
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Life is a question of balance. Be gentle, but don't let yourself be exploited. Trust me, but don't be fooled. Be satisfied, but never stop improving.
[Attributed]
Another experiment using an old never used pic and reinvigorated with playful use of rich and deep colors.
Picture title attributed to William P. Young quote.
... is the Most Notable Attribute of Man - Charles Darwin
The grizzly bear is a North American subspecies of the brown bear. Grizzlies are typically brown, though their fur can appear to be white-tipped, or grizzled, lending them their name.
Grizzly bears are protected by law in the continental United States—not in Alaska—though there have been some controversial attempts to remove those protections in recent years.
These awe-inspiring giants tend to be solitary animals—with the exception of females and their cubs—but at times they do congregate. Dramatic gatherings of grizzly bears can be seen at prime Alaskan fishing spots when the salmon run upstream for summer spawning.
Grizzly bears are powerful, top-of-the-food-chain predators, yet much of their diet consists of nuts, berries, fruit, leaves, and roots. Bears also eat other animals, from rodents to moose.
Despite their impressive size, grizzlies have been clocked running at 30 miles an hour. They can be dangerous to humans, particularly if surprised or if humans come between a mother and her cubs.
Grizzlies once lived in much of western North America and even roamed the Great Plains. These animals need a lot of space—their home range can encompass up to 600 square miles—so their ideal habitat is one that is isolated from development and has plenty of food and places to dig their dens.
Though European settlement gradually eliminated the bears from much of their original habitat, grizzly populations can still be found in parts of Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and Washington State.
Grizzlies are one of the most iconic residents of Yellowstone National Park. Many grizzlies also still roam the wilds of Canada and Alaska, where hunters pursue them as big game trophies.
At its peak, the grizzly population numbered more than 50,000. But those numbers shrank dramatically as westward expansion plunked cities and towns in the middle of the grizzly bear’s habitat. Aggressive hunting in the early 20th century also threatened the survival of the grizzly bear. By the 1920s and 1930s, these bears had been reduced to less than 2 percent of their historical range. In the 1960s, it was estimated that there were only 600 to 800 remaining in the wild. In 1975, grizzly bears were listed as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Today, grizzlies are considered a conservation success story. Since grizzlies gained protections under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, the population of grizzly bears has grown.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service established recovery zones for the bears and set out to improve relationships between humans and bears by educating the public about these animals and establishing programs to reimburse ranchers for livestock bears killed.
(National Geographic)
These attributes are forming the face of Redbeard. He even wears a hat with bones.I'm starting to see things....
The Church was built in 1799 on the former Caminho dos Pinheiros, today Rua da Consolação, with the help of alms from devotees to Our Lady of Consolation and with the endorsement of the diocesan bishop Mateus de Abreu Pereira were able to begin its construction, with the technique of taipa, quite common at the time. The oldest record of its construction is a document transcribed by Jacinto Ribeiro, in which it attributes the idealization of the temple to the faithful Luiz da Silva and his brothers. Located in a boggy and marshy region there is another document proving the Church's ancient existence: on November 23, 1803, an office was registered that showed the need for drinking water for the residents of the neighborhood "Nossa Senhora da Consolação". In view of the custom of baptizing the district with religious names, mainly related to sanctuaries, the Church, besides already existing, corresponded to an important piece for the functioning of the region. And, in the year 1810, a plant in the city of São Paulo contained the chapel.
According to one of the fathers of British entomology, William Kirby (1759-1850), the beauty and the attributes of insects are proof for the Highest Attributes of their Creator. No, Charles Darwin had not yet published (1859) his book on the origin of species nor his arguments against a Good Divinity based on, for example, the parasitic lives of Wasps.
In 1802 Kirby in his authoritative work on British Bees named this one for Samuel Goodenough (1745-1827). Bishop of Carlisle (1808-1827), Goodenough was also an avid naturalist.
Our Cuckoo Bee is resting in the sun on Mossy Saxifrage.
Across the ditch is a saying here for popping over the Tasman Sea to New Zealand. This is the black rock beach of Napier on the north Island. It is a beachside city with a seaport, known for its sunny climate, esplanade lined with Norfolk pines, and extensive Art Deco architecture. For these attributes, Napier is sometimes romantically referred to as the "Nice of the Pacific".
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This saying has very old roots. In the bible (Matthew 16:2-3), the following quote is attributed to Jesus: "When it is evening, ye say, fair weather: for the heaven is red. And in the morning, foul weather today for the heaven is red and lowering." There are also versions of this saying that refer to shepherds 🐑 instead of sailors. 🚢
Anglesey, Holy Island and the Irish Sea on the horizon.
Red Series 1/...😏
According to Wikipedia, femininity is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Femininity can be understood as socially constructed, and there is also some evidence that some behaviors considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors.
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Maitreya Petite Lara body w/
LeLUTKA Avalon head,
hair by tram (now at Collabor88),
Tres Beau skin,
Simple Bloom brows,
eyes by Avi-Glam,
piercings by Ysoral, and
necklace by AvaWay.
Sweet dress by Tres Blah!
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Europe, The Netherlands, Zuid Holland, Rotterdam, Blijdorp Zoo, Chinese garden, Cherry blossom (uncut)
The cherry blossom, or sakura, is the flower of the Prunus Cerasus. Cherry blossoms have been described as having a vanilla-like smell, which is mainly attributed to coumarin.
Wild species of this tree are widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere and are common in East Asia, especially in Japan, where they have been cultivated and produce many varieties. (Source: wiki)
Shot in the Chinese garden of Rotterdam’s Blijdorp Zoo. Yes, it’s abundantly clear that it is Spring.
This is number 18 of the Blijdorp Zoo album.
What's this, a Budgerigar in its natural colours of green and yellow! The budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) is a small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot usually nicknamed the budgie, or in American English, the parakeet (because Americans have never see a real Parakeet). Budgerigars are found wild throughout the drier parts of Australia, where it has survived harsh inland conditions for over five million years. Its success can be attributed to a nomadic lifestyle and its ability to breed while on the move. I took this one by surprise and was glad to get the shot.
Singapore has a sensibly regulated free market economy, combined with political stability and certainty based on the rule of law. A laser sharp focus on quality education has produced an industrious and well educated work force. Singapore is probably the only country in that has graduated from being a Third World Country to a First World one within a single generation.
These attributes have attracted many international investors that have turned Singapore into a powerhouse for global business and finance.
Several leading multinational corporations have established their regional headquarters in Singapore, and announce their presence in the form of competing skyscrapers that rival any skyline found in the leading countries of the world.
The foundation of the city and the construction of a fortified castle is attributed to King Kazimierz Wielki by the legend. In 1406, King Władysław Jagiełło made the location of the city - the market square was marked out, streets were designated, and plots for construction were designated. The northern part of the market is left without any buildings, thanks to which the view of the church of St. John the Baptist and the ruins of the castle.
The cobbled Market Square has been preserved with beautiful buildings, interesting details and an old well in the middle.
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Założenie miasta oraz budowę zamku obronnego legenda przypisuje Kazimierzowi Wielkiemu. W 1406 r. Władysław Jagiełło dokonał lokacji miasta - wytyczono rynek, ulice, wyznaczono działki pod budowę. Północną część rynku pozostawiono bez zabudowy, dzięki temu otwarty jest widok na kościół św. Jana Chrciciela i ruiny zamku.
Zachował się brukowany Rynek z piękną zabudową, ciekawymi detalami oraz starą studnią na srodku.
Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland, 2025.
In Icelandic tradition, natural rock formations have long been attributed to petrified trolls. And it’s true: The concept of trolls turned to stone isn’t merely folklore—it’s woven into the very geology of Iceland.
So, let’s see if you can find the faces of petrified trolls. There is a troll face in almost every photograph of this series. And finding them means that you have proven worthy of a little magic in your everyday life.
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If this still isn't large enough for you, you can also find a border-free version of this photograph here in this blog post.
There's more on www.chm-photography.com.
Enjoy!
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The Scaligero Castle of Sirmione is a fortification built after the middle of the fourteenth century on the waters of the lake by the Veronese Della Scala family, from whom it takes its name “Rocca Scaligera”.
Cansignorio and Antonio II Della Scala, to whose period it is attributed, intended it to be used as a defensive post for the entire territory of Verona and its surroundings, over which the Della Scala family ruled between 1259 and 1387.
Later it lost its importance in favour of the fortress of Peschiera and was used as a depot and barracks until it was restored in 1919 and assumed its current appearance.
Isotta Fraschini quickly established a reputation for innovation and high-quality craftsmanship. Its legacy is often attributed to its eight-cylinder luxury cars built during the 1920s, but it was many years earlier that the company forged its reputation for motor racing. Leading the charge in the engineering department was Giustino Cattaneo who developed the Tipo I Corsa in 1907, which competed at the Coppa Florio that year and emerged victoriously. A year later, in modified form, it won the Targa Florio. Following these victories, Isotta Fraschini designed a high-performance, lightweight, road-going car called the Tipo FE Voiturette. Several high-horsepower models followed and were particularly popular with U.S.-based enthusiasts.
The United States market was important to Isotta Fraschini and they made considerable efforts to promote their cars, most often through racing endeavors. In 1908, placed second in the Vanderbilt Cup, and were victorious in several other events including the Briarcliff Trophy, Savannah Trophy, and the Lowell Cup. In preparation for the Indianapolis 500, Isotta Fraschini Motor Co. of New York commissioned the Tipo IM. Six examples were built in the spring of 1913, wearing designs inspired by the KM and TM models.
The Isotta Fraschini Tipo IM was powered by an aircraft-inspired overhead cam, a 16-valve engine with a revised bore and stroke ratio, and a displacement size of 7,238 cubic centimeters. Its 7.2-liter displacement allowed it to comply with the limit set for American racing events. The 135 horsepower produced at 2,350 RPM was sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. Another advanced feature was the four-wheel braking system. The suspension was comprised of a solid front and a live rear axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs all around.
As production was winding down, production was delayed due to a strike at the factory. Despite the setbacks, the factory was able to fulfill its American contracts. The cars were sent to Le Havre, France, and loaded onto the Lusitania on April 29th. They arrived in New York on May 24th and were sent to Indianapolis by express train, just in time to participate in qualifying sessions.
The 1913 Indianapolis 500 was the third year of the event, and it was the substantial monetary rewards that attracted U.S. and European factory-backed teams. The Isotta Fraschini team had the most modern and sophisticated machinery that they were capable of producing, and the lineup of drivers was equally impressive, consisting of Targa Florio winner Vincenzo Trucco, American racer 'Terrible' Teddy Tetzlaff, and two-time Vanderbilt Cup winner Harry Grant. Ray Gilhooley was hired as the relief driver, and he was lent a Tipo KM, which he drove prior to the start of the race in exhibition laps.
In the end, it was the lack of preparation and fine-tuning that proved to be the Achilles Heel of the Tipo IM's effort, having been prepared during the midst of the labor strike. The demise of all three cars was attributed to minor mechanical issues, with Grant leaving on Lap 14 due to a split gas tank. Trucco had the same issue but his car held up to Lap 39 before he bowed out of the race. Tetzlaff's carried the torch for Isotta Fraschini through lap 118 when a broken drive chain ended his day.
The car driven by Tetzlaff returned to Indianapolis 500 a year later and was entrusted to Ray Gilhooley. On Lap 41, the Isotta suffered a tire blowout in Turn 3, which ensnared the drive chain. The car spun wildly and ejected the driver and riding mechanic in the process, eventually coming to a stop on tires in the infield.
In many ways, these were the end and pinnacle of an era, and at the same time gave a glimpse into the future. The chain drive system was archaic and the front wheel brakes were thoroughly modern. Had they not succumbed to mechanical issues, it would have been interesting how history would have recorded their accomplishments at Indy.
by Daniel Vaughan - Jun 2021
Racing image above attributed to Conceptcarz
BTW, this car sold for 2.6 million dollars in 2019! You might say that was the ultimate win! :)
The Sphinx at Giza is generally attributed to Pharaoh Khafre (2558 - 2532 BC) but firm evidence is lacking. It is unique as a large monumental sculpture in Old Kingdom Egypt and might have origins as an accidental and natural head-like form from erosion of a limestone outcrop. The head is harder limestone. Nonetheless, the considerable sculpting of the 20m high and 73m long form was accomplished with only copper chisels and stone hammers.
The sloping stones in the foreground are the ceremonial causeway between the Valley and Upper funerary temples of Khafre up which his body was taken to his pyramid.
The pyramid at far left is that of Khafre's father - Khufu.
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More Egypt...
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Taken on Kodachrome II reversal film
This male House Finch has orange feathering (face and rear) which is normally red. These color variations are normally attributed to diet.
To quote Henry VIII (badly and almost certainly attributing falsely to that most splendid of monarchs):
‘Green leaves are my delight,
Green leaves are my heart of joy…’
So for playtime this Sunday we started with a picture of the underside of a rather splendid green leaf, taken in someone else’s rather splendid garden (Hemingford Grey Manor) earlier in the year. I knew from experience that the highly graphical structure of the contrasting venation would provide rather splendid material for mangling or mono converting…
Nothing too innovative here but a pretty result. I simply duplicated the image layer, flipped it horizontally to give it some symmetry, and then blended it with Difference mode. The rest was mangling the colour and balancing the tones, to bring out that alien insect that lurks frighteningly in every image of mine ;)
Thanks for taking the time to look. I hope you enjoy the image. Happy Sliders Sunday!
The quote is attributed to Shawn; who was actually nursing a cup of coffee, before sitting down on the piano stool. Nice guy and great piano player with the right voice to interpret classic jazz. Shawn Cassie, the leader of Sean Stanley trio (or quartet or quintet), a singer, composer and traditional jazz piano player. He is getting definitely more noticed after busking a long time on the streets. These days he plays in some of the best hotels in the city, but comes to Grossman's Tavern to get the audience, which really appreciate his kind of music. This St. Patrick's Day he was the main pianist alternating with Jordan Klapman (also a classy musician) with the Sunday 'New Orleans Connection' band. The sax belongs to Toby Hughes an important figure in Toronto's traditional jazz scene.
310. Grossman's P1090967; 2024-March 17. Upload 2024-March 24.
Courtney Lake sings "If I had my life to live over"
at St. Patrick's Day 2024.
Shawn is better known as leader of 'Sean Stanley Band', which can be solo piano/vocalist to a sextet. I know Shawn for few years, but only now is he getting some attention. He is one of the hardest working musicians in Toronto and from playing on the street corners, he plays at all the Toronto best jazz joints and hotel bars. That can only be attributed to his talent and hustle.
145. Kensington P1440733; Taken 2022 Oct 10. Upload 2022 Oct 17.
Diez de Octubre marks Cuba’s 1868 “Grito de Yara,” when Carlos Manuel de Céspedes launched the independence fight. It’s also a Havana district named in honor of that historic day.
“The Romans gave Venus, their goddess of love, many of the attributes of Bastet, and often depicted her with a cat. Some historians believe importing cats to England was the Romans' greatest contribution toward civilizing the British.”
― Globe Digests, Cat Talk A Lighthearted Look at Living with Cats
The title is a bit of a cliché, but I guess that photographing this location is also a cliché. I seem to have posted a few in the last few weeks. But then, what is a cliché. I suppose it is a subject matter which was once novel, engaging, interesting, clever, witty etc. But because of all these attributes, it has become all pervasive and ubiquitous. So now I feel better about posting this. Okay, so I have missed the boat I terms of novelty by a good year or two. But, boy, this location is all that It ever was. So there you go. I may be late. But [another cliché I suppose], better late than never. A great location is a great location. Whether I have done it justice, well, that’s another matter…
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“The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of Man”
-Charles Darwin
A pair of Oystercatchers in flight near the breakwaters of Anacortes, Washington.
From the archives and taken on 27 June, 2016.
1950 Packard Convertible
By 1950 a combination of some bad management decisions, and probably some cash flow issues attributed to it, had put the once great Packard on death's door with only six years of life left. James Nance, the then CEO of Packard, decided to move out of their 2 story manufacturing plant and into a smaller, one story plant which not only created the normal move headaches associated with doing that, but the now somewhat jammed quarters led to quality issues in their manufacturing. And instead of addressing those issues where they occurred, they simply transferred "the fix" of those issues onto the dealer network. None of that bode well with the dealers, and many of the loyal dealers of many years decided to drop the franchise. And, surely, that would have an impact on sales.
Also, Packard was late to market with a fresh, after war look that their chief competitors, Lincoln and Cadillac had already done a few years earlier. And after the war, the buying public was ready and eager for change after no cars throughout the war years, and with little change from the models of 5 years prior. The 1950 shown above was really nothing more than a freshened up look of Packard's prewar models. Two years earlier Cadillac had already embraced the aviation look made popular back then by adding "P-38 tailfins" to their line. Lincoln did a complete redesign of their cars in 1949, and many had "gunsight" taillights, a new look for them, and probably created to emulate the machine gun gunsights found on WWII bombers. (although IMO, the prior year '48 Lincoln was a beautiful, classic, and much nicer design)
Although Packard had produced a beautifully smooth and powerful inline 8 cylinder motor for decades, and quite possibly one of the auto industry's best motors, it was not until 1955 that they met with the trend of providing V8 motors in their cars. Both Cadillac and Lincoln had already offered their V8 versions for decades prior. And Cadillac offered theirs as the newer, more advanced over head valve versions. Once more, Packard was late to market.
The final straw probably came when Packard, already somewhat financially strapped, purchased the even more financially strapped Studebaker Corporation. Nance's goal was to create a super power machine not unlike General Motors at the time. Negotiations were in place for Packard to buy the Nash/Hudson entity, and maybe because of ego issues of the leaders that acquisition never materialized. Nance figured Studebaker would then compete on the low end against Ford and Chevrolet, whereas Nash and Hudson would be his mid tier competitor against Buick and Oldsmobile, and Packard would remain at the top to continue to compete with the likes of Cadillac and Lincoln. Unfortunately for Packard, that never happened, and whether it would have made a difference in Packard's fate is arguably debatable. The end for Packard came in June of 1956, the final year of the last real Packard produced.
Poem attributed to the disciple Udayin:
As the flower of a lotus,
Arisen in water, blossoms,
Pure-scented and pleasing the mind,
Yet is not drenched by the water,
In the same way, born in the world,
The Buddha abides in the world
He does not get drenched by the world
[Andrew Olendzki translation]
The mud nourishing the roots represents our messy human lives. It is in the midst of our human experiences and our suffering that we seek to break free and bloom. But while the flower rises above the mud, the roots and stem remain in the mud, where we live our lives. A Zen verse says, "May we exist in muddy water with purity, like a lotus."
Barbara O'Brien
Zen Buddhism Expert
B.J., Journalism, University of Missouri
Barbara O'Brien is a Zen Buddhist practitioner who studied at Zen Mountain Monastery. She is the author of "Rethinking Religion" and has covered religion for The Guardian, Tricycle.org, and other outlets.
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I began to notice that a single word would come to mind as I worked. I would like to attribute cognition to this phenomenon but that would be a conceit. It seemed to be a reaction to something rather than a response and as such the accuracy of selection could be flawed for as humans, we have greater acuity when the target is still as opposed to moving, which thoughts ever are.
This sequence of work came about while I was reading SUM by David Eagleman. I must also reference Einstein Dreams by Alan Lightman. The acknowledgement will not be lost on those who have read these wonderful little books. For those who have not I highly recommend them.
Pink. Images of people and places featuring a particular colour. Belladonna Lily just growing out of the ground. Fascinating.
🇫🇷 La clôture de chœur est surélevée et possède une balustrade en marbre. L'abside, avec une voûte en croisée d'ogives décorée d'étoiles, abrite le maître-autel de 1810, également en marbre, caractérisé par la principale attraction de l'église, la Vierge à l'Enfant avec musiciens, une peinture du XVe siècle attribuée au Maître de Castelsardo.
🇬🇧 The choir is raised and has a marble balustrade. The apse, with a ribbed vault decorated with stars, houses the high altar of 1810, also in marble, which contains the church's main attraction, the Madonna and Child with Musicians, a 15th-century painting attributed to the Master of Castelsardo.
🇮🇹 L'abside è rialzata e ha una balaustra in marmo. L'abside, con una volta a crociera decorata con stelle, ospita l'altare maggiore in marmo, risalente al 1810, che presenta la principale attrazione della chiesa: la Madonna e il Bambino con i musicisti, un dipinto del XV secolo attribuito al Maestro di Castelsardo.
🇩🇪 Der Chorabschluss ist erhöht und mit einer Balustrade aus Marmor versehen. In der Apsis, deren Kreuzgewölbe mit Sternen geschmückt ist, befindet sich der Hauptaltar aus dem Jahr 1810, ebenfalls aus Marmor, mit dem wichtigsten Kunstwerk der Kirche: die Madonna mit Kind und Musikanten, ein Gemälde aus dem 15.
🇪🇸 El coro está elevado y tiene una balaustrada de mármol. El ábside, con una bóveda de crucería decorada con estrellas, alberga el altar mayor de 1810, también de mármol, en el que se encuentra la principal atracción de la iglesia: la Virgen con el Niño y los Músicos, una pintura del siglo XV atribuida al Maestro de Castelsardo.