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Estany de Pessons, Canillo, Andorra.
En el extremo más oriental de la Parroquia de Encamp, subiendo el Puerto de Envalira, a la derecha encontramos los estanques y el circo de Pessons. Se trata de un magnífico circo glaciar granítico donde podremos disfrutar del mayor conjunto lacustre de Andorra. El circo se encuentra rodeado de cimas como los conocidos pico de Pessons, pico de Ríbuls, el Montmalús,... todos ellos cercanos a los 2.800m de altura. Se trata de un sitio muy frecuentado y popular debido a su riqueza natural y de su fácil acceso. Sin embargo, en este valle siempre encontraremos rincones escondidos desde donde poder disfrutar de los magníficos paisajes y aguas cristalinas de sus lagos de alta montaña.
At the easternmost end of the Parish of Encamp, going up the Port of Envalira, to the right we find the ponds and the Pessons circus. It is a magnificent granite glacial cirque where we can enjoy the largest lake complex in Andorra. The circus is surrounded by peaks such as the well-known Pessons peak, Ríbuls peak, Montmalús,... all of them close to 2,800m in height. It is a very frequented and popular site due to its natural wealth and its easy access. However, in this valley we will always find hidden corners from where we can enjoy the magnificent landscapes and crystal clear waters of its high mountain lakes.
A Nikon (!) Zoom-Touch 400 35mm point-and-shoot 35mm camera from the 1990s.
Even though I had no desire to part with the Canon AE-1 SLR I had (and still have), I decided to look into a point-and-shoot for simplicity. I forgot what steered me in the direction of this Nikon, but that's what I chose. It faithfully did its job until the day digital cameras became affordable and I took the leap.
Since that time, I lost track of where I stored the camera. I recently happened upon it while rummaging through all-but-forgotten storage bins trying to find something else. I'm not certain the camera still works after the effects of decades of non-use on the camera's mechanism and electronics, but at least batteries and film are still available.
La nature sauvage prise au bord de l'océan...
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The Dark Hedges is a unique stretch of the Bregagh Road near Armoy, in Ireland, that looks like something from a Tim Burton movie. Over the past 300 years or so, the Beech trees guarding either side of the lane have reached up and across to each other, becoming heavily intertwined to create a natural arched tunnel where shadow and light plays through entwined branches.
This beautiful avenue of beech trees was planted by the Stuart family in the eighteenth century. It was intended as a compelling landscape feature to impress visitors as they approached the entrance to their Georgian mansion, Gracehill House, which is now a golf club. Two centuries later, the trees remain a magnificent sight and have become one of the most photographed natural phenomena in Northern Ireland.
Legend tells that a supernatural ‘Grey Lady’ haunts the thin ribbon of road that winds beneath the ancient beech trees. She silently glides along the roadside and vanishes as she passes the last beech tree. Some say the specter is the ghost of a maid from the nearby house who died in mysterious circumstances centuries ago. Others believe that she is a lost spirit from an abandoned graveyard that is thought to lie hidden in the fields nearby. On Halloween night, the forgotten graves are said to open and the Grey Lady is joined on her walk by the tormented souls of those who were buried beside her.
“Dance as though no one is watching you,
Love as though you have never been hurt before,
Sing as though no one can hear you,
Live as though heaven is on earth.”
― Souza
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Old Elbe Tunnel or St. Pauli Elbe Tunnel (German: Alter Elbtunnel (coll.) or St. Pauli Elbtunnel (official name)) which opened in 1911, is a pedestrian and vehicle tunnel in Hamburg, Germany. The 426 m (1,398 ft) long tunnel was a technical sensation; 24 m (80 ft) beneath the surface, two tubes with 6 m (20 ft) diameter connect central Hamburg with the docks and shipyards on the south side of the river Elbe. This meant a big improvement for tens of thousands of workers in one of the busiest harbours in the world.
Four huge lifts on either side of the tunnel carried pedestrians, carriages and motor vehicles to the bottom. They are still in operation, though due to the limited capacity by today's standards, other bridges and tunnels have been built and taken over most of the traffic.
In 2008 approx 300.000 cars, 63.000 bicycles and 700.000 pedestrians used the tunnel. The tunnel is opened 24 hours for pedestrians and bicycles. For motorized vehicles opening times are currently Monday to Friday from 5.20 AM to 8.00 PM, on Saturdays from 5.20 AM to 4.00 PM.
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Biarritz, Aquitaine, France.
Biarritz es una ciudad y comuna del suroeste de Francia, situada en el departamento de Pirineos Atlánticos, en la región de Nueva Aquitania. Es una de las principales localidades de la provincia histórica del País Vasco francés de Labort y forma parte de la comunidad de aglomeración del País Vasco.
Limita al oeste con el mar Cantábrico, al norte y al este con Anglet, al sur con Arcangues, Arbonne y Bidart, cerca de Bayona y a 20 km de la frontera con España. A una distancia de 40 km se halla la ciudad española de San Sebastián, desarrollada como ciudad balneario por la realeza española siguiendo el modelo de Biarritz. Sus playas hacen de la ciudad un centro turístico. El surf encuentra en Biarritz uno de los puntos más importantes para su práctica. Fue en su origen un pueblo ballenero.
Ciudad balnearia muy conocida desde el siglo XIX. Estaba constituida por un pueblo de pescadores de ballenas cuando Victor Hugo “la descubrió” en 1843. Él ya mencionaba el riesgo que tenía de pasar a ser una ciudad balnearia. Se constituyó como puerto pesquero de ballenas a partir del siglo XI. Estaba formado por dos asentamientos: el barrio de la iglesia de San Martín y el puerto pesquero (Port-Vieux) defendido por el castillo de Belay o Ferragus. El nombre original de la ciudad (en la Edad Media) era Beariz. Su blasón muestra una gran barca ballenera, que sigue siendo el símbolo de la ciudad. La población es de origen vasco, con la introducción de elementos gascones a partir del siglo XIV. Biarritz formó parte de Labort hasta 1790. El primer faro se construyó en 1650.
En el siglo XIX los médicos recomendaban los baños de mar en Biarritz por sus propiedades terapéuticas. En 1854, la emperatriz Eugenia, esposa de Napoleón III, se hizo construir un palacio en la playa hoy día conocido como Hôtel du Palais. El casino de Biarritz fue inaugurado el 10 de agosto de 1901. La familia real británica pasó temporadas en Biarritz.
Biarritz is a city and commune in southwestern France, located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, in the New Aquitaine region. It is one of the main towns of the historical province of the French Basque Country of Labort and is part of the agglomeration community of the Basque Country.
It is bordered to the west by the Cantabrian Sea, to the north and east by Anglet, to the south by Arcangues, Arbonne and Bidart, near Bayonne and 20 km from the border with Spain. At a distance of 40 km is the Spanish city of San Sebastian, developed as a spa town by Spanish royalty on the model of Biarritz. Its beaches make the city a tourist center. Surfing finds in Biarritz one of the most important points for its practice. It was originally a whaling town.
Well-known spa town since the 19th century. It was made up of a whale-fishing town when Victor Hugo "discovered" it in 1843. He already mentioned the risk of becoming a spa town. It was established as a whale fishing port from the 11th century. It consisted of two settlements: the neighborhood of the church of Saint Martin and the fishing port (Port-Vieux) defended by the castle of Belay or Ferragus. The original name of the city (in the Middle Ages) was Beariz. Its coat of arms shows a large whaling boat, which is still the symbol of the city. The population is of Basque origin, with the introduction of Gascon elements from the 14th century. Biarritz was part of Labort until 1790. The first lighthouse was built in 1650.
In the 19th century, doctors recommended sea bathing in Biarritz for its therapeutic properties. In 1854, Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III, had a palace built on the beach today known as the Hôtel du Palais. The Biarritz casino was inaugurated on August 10, 1901. The British royal family spent time in Biarritz.
Catedrala Mitropolitana: The ambitious project of the Orthodox cathedral with a volumetric capacity of 5000 people was realized by the architect Ion Traianescu. The style combines the religious Byzantine tradition with the Moldavian one. Its construction lasted 4 years (1936-1940), but the paintings were only finished in 1946. Because of the marshland the edifice stands on a concrete plate supported by more than a thousand 20 meters deep concrete pillars. The 63 m long and 32m wide cathedral has 11 cupolas, the greatest of 83,7m.
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