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This great valley boasts sandstone masterpieces that tower at heights of 400 to 1,000 feet. framed by scenic clouds casting shadows that graciously roam the desert floor. The angle of the sun accents these graceful formations, providing scenery that is simply spellbinding.
The city of Prato boasts important historical and artistic attractions, with a cultural span that started with the Etruscans and then expanded in the Middle Ages and reached its peak with the Renaissance, when artists such as Donatello, Filippo Lippi and Botticelli left their testimonies in the city.
The Pescatorello fountain is made of marble with marine animals dominated by the sculpture of a young fisherman, designed by Mariano Falcini and sculpted by Emanuele Caroni and Ulisse Cambi. On an octagonal base there is a large circular basin with two swans on either side.
The people of Prato also nicknamed it the Duck fountain for the swans carved on the edge of the pools.
The Mangaotaki Valley boasts stunning limestone outcrops and rugged landscape, which are reflected in the Mangaotaki and Waitanguru Falls walks.
Picturesque native bush with a backdrop of more of those stunning towering limestone cliffs ,massive rock formations and fine specimen trees.
Visit the stunning farm location at Mangaotaki Rocks Piopio, near Waitomo, where the troll and campfire scenes in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey were filmed.
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Grain elevators are a visual symbol of western Canada. The elevators (5.758 in 1933) have dominated the prairie landscape for more than a century with every hamlet, village and town boasting its row of them, a declaration of a community's economic viability and a region's agricultural strength.
During the sixties the system began to collapse. The
depopulation of rural areas followed mechanization and
consolidation of small farms into larger units during a
time of expectations and urban growth.
Grain elevators are a rapidly disappearing sight on the Canadian Prairies. Since 1963 the total number has dwindled from over 5000 to about 400.
Happy Slider's Sunday!
This was a daytime image altered in PSE.
"Adolph Sutro, the self-made millionaire who designed Sutro Heights and later the second Cliff House, developed the amazing Sutro Baths in 1894. With his special interest in natural history and marine studies, he constructed an ocean pool aquarium among the rocks north of the Cliff House. Sutro then expanded his ocean front complex by constructing a massive public bathhouse that covered three acres and boasted impressive engineering and artistic details."
Fingal Head boasts some of the most spectacular examples of columnar jointing to be found in the whole of NSW. The name "Fingal Head" is actually derived from a fabled Scottish hero who was involved in the folk story surrounding the creation of Fingal Cave in Scotland and the Giant's Causeway in Ireland. The local indigenous Goodjingburra clan's name for Fingal Head is Booninybah - Home of the Giant Echidna: "Booniny" means Giant Echidna. The spectacular columns of Fingal Head resemble the spines of an echidna, and so the Goodjingburra believe that the spirit of the echidna inhabits the headland.
Spetses, an island boasting a long naval tradition, is famous for its significant contribution to the 1821 War of Independence. It was here that the revolution flag was raised on 3rd April 1821. The island has managed to retain its individual traditional character thanks to its well-preserved grand captain mansions, still bearing eloquent witness to the island’s glorious past.
The Mangaotaki Valley boasts stunning limestone outcrops and rugged landscape, which are reflected in the Mangaotaki and Waitanguru Falls walks.
Picturesque native bush with a backdrop of more of those stunning towering limestone cliffs ,massive rock formations and fine specimen trees.
Visit the stunning farm location at Mangaotaki Rocks Piopio, near Waitomo, where the troll and campfire scenes in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey were filmed.
The Snowdonia National Park boasts vast areas of natural beauty and unique scenery. It is known as Eryri by Welsh a name that can be translated as “the place of the eagles”.
The park which covers 838 square miles is one of the three natural parks found in Wales and the oldest one being designated as one in 1951. The area of the Snowdonia National Park has so much to offer to visitors that if you are visiting it for the first time you will wonder why it took you so long to do it.
Both the scenery and the activities that can be done here are so diverse that anyone will find something to suit their taste.
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From the south to this pass are 38 hairpin bends, Italian tornante. On the Northern side, it boasts a vertical gain of 1,808 m and 48 hairpin bends, all of them numbered on a stone by the road. Maximum gradient is 14.00 %.
And the road itself, popular with motorists and bikers from around the world, included in the list of the most spectacular and dangerous planets roads.
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The Stelvio Pass road - a route to the high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.757 m, Eastern Alps, Northern Italy
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Tам, где красота встречается с адреналином
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С юга к этому перевалу ведут 38 крутых поворотов-шпилек, по-итальянски tornante. На северной стороне, при перепаде высот в 1808 м дорога насчитывает 48 крутых поворотов, пронумерованных на придорожных камнях. Максимальный градиент 14 % .
А сама дорога, популярная у автолюбителей и байкеров со всего мира, включена в список самых опасных и захватывающих дорог планеты.
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Дорога на перевал Стельвио (2757 м), Северная Италия, Восточные Альпы.
Ascension 7 boasts its main religious attraction is the shuttle through the stars, where the rich and those of high status pay millions of credits to board and ascend to the next plane of existence.. These individuals are never seen again, Of course not everything you hear is 100% true.
This 18th-century church boasts the highest tower in colonial Quito and a wealth of fascinating art, including paintings that show volcanoes erupting over the church roofs of the city and the capital covered with ashes.
Legend says that the tower, the only unblessed part of the church, is possessed by the devil. Supposedly the only person strong enough to resist the devil was a bell-ringer named Ceferino, and no one has dared enter the tower since he died in 1810.
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The Basilica de Nuestra Señora de la Merced is located in the Ecuadorian capital Quito. The white building has five domes and a square tower. The building is decorated with Incan and Moorish inscriptions. Construction started in 1701. The tower was completed in 1736 and the basilica was consecrated in 1747.
Blue dome of Gur-Emir Mausoleum through the main archway, tombs of the Temurids, at the blue hour, city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Samarkand, also spelled Samarqand, has been at the crossroads of world cultures for over two and a half millennia, and is one of the most important sites on the Silk Routes traversing Central Asia. It is probably the most famous Uzbekistan’s historic city. It boasts very impressive architectural monuments and a rich history.
Amir Temur (also known as Tamerlane) died during a great Chinese campaign and was buried in Gur-Emir Mausoleum. Originally, the mausoleum was built for Temur's grandson, Muhammad-Sultan who expected to be his successor, but died too early.
There are tombs of three other Temurid governors : sons and grandson of Temur.
― Roman Payne
100 x Scenery 16/100
I have been posting a lot of pictures lately that I am not too keen on, only because I have not been able to get out to take shots with my hectic overtime work schedule. Hoping that the shots I saved for last because I didn't really care for turn out to be better than I expected. Here's to giving the underdog a fair chance, hehe.
Love is patient
Love is kind
It does not envy
It does not boast
Its not proud
It does not dishonour others
Its not self seeking
It is not easily angered
And it keeps no record of wrongs
Love does not delight in evil
But rejoices with the truth
It always protects
Always trusts
Always hopes
And always perseveres
Love never fails..........
I never thought I would find myself completely and utterly consumed by another until...Him
He took my hand and led me out of the darkness and showed me that, whatever our souls are made of, His and mine are the same
You once asked me who I loved most in this world....It's you
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Blue Rocks, Nova Scotia is located in Nova ScotiaBlue Rocks, Nova Scotia
Blue Rocks in Nova Scotia
Blue Rocks is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Lunenburg Municipal District in Lunenburg County.[1][2] It stands to seaward of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, somewhat to the east. For many years a fishing village, it was discovered by many artists and photographers (including Joseph Purcell, William E. deGarthe, Jack L. Gray, Wallace R. MacAskill, E. Earle Bailly and others) beginning in the 1940s. Today the village boasts many artists, and there are also numerous guest houses to be found among the fishermen's dwellings.
Blue Rocks is known as one of the best kayaking spots on the South Shore of Nova Scotia.
The Church of Our Lady boasts the world's second-highest brick church tower. A timeless reminder of the craftsmanship of Bruges' builders. The tower, supported by eight strong powerhouses, stretches no less than 115 metres into the sky.
A world filled with art treasures
The Church of Our Lady welcomes you with a rich collection of paintings, 13th and 14th-century painted crypts, e.g.
The tomb of Mary of Burgundy and her father Charles the Bold. These 15th and 16th century monumental tombs combine grandeur, opulence and symbolism in a timeless tribute. The remains of Duchess Mary are in a coffin that can be seen through the glass floor under the mausoleum.
The ‘Madonna and Child’ by Michelangelo. This world-famous white marble statue is the only work by Michelangelo that left Italy during his lifetime. It was bought by the rich Bruges merchant family Mouscron, of which some members are buried at the foot of the statue.
Stuðlagil is a river canyon in East-Iceland, that boasts the largest number of basalt rock columns in Iceland - a land with a lot of such formations. The canyon was largely inaccessible with a fierce glacial river running through it, but when a hydroelectric project diverted most of the river, the water level fell and the columns became more visible and accessible. Now it has become one of Eastern Iceland's main tourist attraction.
The Rose-breasted Grosbeak boasts of being one of the most boisterous singers in the songbird family and they love to use their easily recognized songs. Although the females are lacking in the vivid colouring of the males they don't lack for singing ability and can keep up with the males.
They love a habitat of deciduous and mixed forests where they nest close to the ground in a tree or tall shrub even though they are mostly seen in the tree canopy. The nest will contain a clutch of 3 - 5 eggs which will be incubated for 13 or 14 days and may be repeated between May and July.
This male is gleaning for insects, seed, buds or fruit within the tree branches.
from the Bayard Cutting Arboretum...
This garden boasts over 1,300 dahlias plants with 300 varieties. Dahlias come in a variety of colors and forms. You will find the large “dinner-plate” size dahlias to the tiny ball dahlias, with all varieties in-between. From a single color to variegated to blends, this stunning garden displays the full range of colors of the dahlias and is amazing to see in person!!
Since I went crazy clicking so many, I will be posting 3 at a time just for you to see the beauty of these flowers!!
Thank you for looking....
The Gate of Seville fortress is one of the most emblematic elements of the extensive and extremely rich architectural heritage that Carmona boasts.
Although archeological remains dated between the 14th and the 12th century B. C. have been found, it has been shown that the origins of Carmona date to the 9th century B.C., which is why this monument – which was declared as being of historic and artistic interest, even before that honour was bestowed on the Giralda in Sevilla – reflects, as if it were a diary, the milestones and events in the history of the West which the town has taken either part in or witnessed.
Indeed, the culture of all the inhabitants of the peninsular, whether they be the western Mediterranean peoples, the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Romans, the Moors and, finally, the Christians, can be said to have been engraved on the ashlar stone of the Gate of Seville.
In order to repel Roman army attacks, the Carthaginians built a bastion on top of the original tower – dating from the VIII century B.C. – giving it the first traces of its present heavy, powerful quadrangular design. During the rule of the Roman Emperor Augustus, the Carthaginian structure was reinforced and reformed, as can be seen in the group of defensive gates that have survived to the present day. A temple was built on top of the bastion, from which the base is still partly preserved.
These alterations and additions and others carried out by the Romans, especially in the first century AD, transformed Carmona into “the strongest city of the Betica during ancient times”, as Julius Caesar, who himself was very familiar with the town´s defensive capability, proclaimed.
During the Islamic period, several additions and alterations were carried out; a horseshoe arch from the Caliphate period, – dating to the 10th century -, and another external pointed horseshoe arch from the Almohad age, (12th century). Later, during the reign of king Pedro I, in the 14th century, other alterations were made to the site.
In the 1970s, the houses which adjoined the fortress were torn down and, in 1973, the last major changes were carried out, enabling the restoration and opening of the Presos Bajo and Alto rooms, the Aljibes courtyard and the Golden Tower, from which magnificent views of all the town of Carmona can be enjoyed.
Lüdinghausen boasts three castles and a very scenic village to walkabout the Altstadt, the concentration of castles in this part of North Rhine-Westphalia is the highest in Germany which is saying a lot.
The castles in the Münster region are typically Wasserschloss or moated and the castle pictured here is no exception, Burg Vischering or the fishermans castle as I have dubbed it due to its owners love for the sport.
It would not have been surprising to find out the moat was kept stocked with fish during his day and I can imagine almost seeing a fishing pole thrust out one of the moat side windows while basking in the sun.
The castles in the Münster region are typically Wasserschloss or moated and the castle pictured here is no exception, Burg Vischering or the fisherman's castle as I have dubbed it due to its owners love for the sport. round the outside.
I took this with my D750 and Tamron SP 24-70mm 2.8 G2 Lens at 24mm 1/100s, f/11 ISO 100 processed in LR, Topaz Denoise, PS +Lumenzia, finished with Focalblade
Disclaimer: Not trying to be realistic in my editing there is enough realism in the world, my style is a mix of painterly and romanticism as well as a work in progress.
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Festive Coquette males boast elegant, green cheek tufts which are tipped with white. During courtship these tufts are flared outward and the male bows his head before the female, exposing a patch of pale blue bare skin on his crown. Feeds on a wide variety of flowers at almost any level, and regularly visits feeders in some areas. The nest and eggs of this species have been described, but overall its reproduction has been poorly studied. doi.org/10.2173/bow.fescoq3.01
At Macuquinho Lodge, the bokeh are the flowers of Manacá-da-Serra (Tibouchina mutabilis) a pioneer tree of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Wishing everyone a Peaceful Bokeh Wednesday!
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The Netherlands is a small country of 16 million people, but it boasts a quarter of a million competitive speedskaters, and millions more who skate for fun. What's the story? Natural ice in the Netherlands is a rare occurrence. In fact, some winters there's no natural ice at all. Maybe that explains why the Dutch love to skate outdoors. They hardly ever get the chance! But when a cold wave hits, and the interconnected maze of canals, rivers and lakes freeze over, it's a spontaneous celebration, a national holiday. Infinite sea of ice is perfect for ice skating journeys. Ice skating is not only a Dutch sport, it also underwrites the history, art and culture of the Netherlands. Perhaps most importantly a good freeze provides the Dutch a chance to discover the wilderness and an outdoor challenge within their own landscape. The Netherlands are a long distance skater's dream. Hundreds of kilometres of potential routes can carry the skater to the heart of a wild landscape. Today after 4 years we went ice skating on the Ankeveense Plassen.
The Ankeveense Plassen is a real skater’s paradise. As temperatures plunge across Europe, many are cursing the cold. But not in the Netherlands. Many are hoping for further frigid conditions. Photo taken of Dutch people on the lakes of Ankeveen. A first time skating in 2017 is such a rare occurrence.
Schaatsen op natuurijs is het leukste wat er is. Warm inpakken, muts op, handschoenen, schaatsen geslepen, slee mee en gaan. Helaas is het in Nederland niet zo vaak zo koud dat we echt kunnen schaatsen. Veel mensen grijpen vandaag nog even de kans om te schaatsen. Ondanks de waarschuwingen van schaatsbond KNSB om weg te blijven van meren, sloten en kanalen. Het ijs is op veel plekken niet dik genoeg. Daar lieten veel schaatsliefhebbers zich dus niet door weerhouden.. Op 26 januari 2017 verzamelden meerdere mensen op de Ankeveense plassen. Dat is de plek waar het ijs het sterkst was. Vaak wordt er aangehouden dat het ijs een centimeter of 10 dik moet zijn om veilig op te kunnen schaatsen, en het ijs op de Ankeveense plassen is op het dikste gedeelte maar een centimeter of vijf dik, maar dat weerhield tientallen mensen er niet van om toch even het ijs op te gaan. In Ankeveen was de meest gehoorde reactie: “het is dun, maar het kan wel…”. En dat leverde mooie plaatjes op. Mensen van alle leeftijden op schaatsen, kinderen die een buikschuiver willen maken, mensen die voorzichtig even willen voelen hoe het is om op het ijs te staan. De aantrekkingskracht van het ijs is enorm. Opvallend veel Amsterdammers zoeken hun toevlucht in Ankeveen. ,,Hier kan het al, bij ons op de grachten nog lang niet”, grijnst een meneer. ,,Het is windstil, lekker zonnetje, het is ijs is goed. Wat wil je nog meer?” ,,Natuurlijk kan je door het ijs zakken, maar het leven is niet zonder risico's. Je kan ook onder een auto komen, of er kan een vliegtuig op je huis neerstorten.”
Deventer boasts many historical landmarks such as the Proosdij, the oldest brick-built residence in the Netherlands (twelfth century!). There are monumental buildings all around you, with stunning facades, historical churches and ancient squares. Proud to be the main attraction is the Lebuinis church, which is visible from far and wide. In other words, a town with a wealth of history, but is it old-fashioned? Far from it. Deventer is vibrant, frivolous and bustling: a contemporary-monumental town.
Deventer is on two banks of the Ijssel. From the Ijssel quayside in the old centre, there is a view of the other side. It shows a green oasis: the Worpplantsoen. Walk or cycle there, via one of the two bridges connecting Deventer. Or use the foot ferry called Stokvis, which is a nickname for people from Deventer originating in Hanseatic times. From the other side, you are afforded a panoramic view across the town, with the Lebuinis church as stunning eyecatcher.
Would you like to take a rest from all the sights and sounds of Deventer? Recharge your battery at one of the many pubs and restaurants in this Hanseatic city. There is plenty of choice: there are more than a hundred, including trendy coffee places, authentic lunchrooms, grand cafes, restaurants, a food hall and a town brewery.
My new pencils! They came in the mail yesterday and I am delighted by them. Each boasts a somewhat obscure vocabulary word denoting a literary device such as "elegy" and "allegory". My two favorites are these, which I'd never heard of before:
Anagnorisis: in a literary work, the startling discovery that produces a change from ignorance to knowledge. Anagnorisis usually involves revelation of the true identity of persons previously unknown, as when a father recognizes a stranger as his son, or vice versa.
Bildungsroman: a class of novel that deals with the maturation process, with how and why the protagonist develops as he does, both morally and psychologically. The German word Bildungsroman means “novel of education” or “novel of formation.”
Deventer boasts many historical landmarks such as the Proosdij, the oldest brick-built residence in the Netherlands (twelfth century!). There are monumental buildings all around you, with stunning facades, historical churches and ancient squares. Proud to be the main attraction is the Lebuinis church, which is visible from far and wide. In other words, a town with a wealth of history, but is it old-fashioned? Far from it. Deventer is vibrant, frivolous and bustling: a contemporary-monumental town.
Deventer is on two banks of the Ijssel. From the Ijssel quayside in the old centre, there is a view of the other side. It shows a green oasis: the Worpplantsoen. Walk or cycle there, via one of the two bridges connecting Deventer. Or use the foot ferry called Stokvis, which is a nickname for people from Deventer originating in Hanseatic times. From the other side, you are afforded a panoramic view across the town, with the Lebuinis church as stunning eyecatcher.
Would you like to take a rest from all the sights and sounds of Deventer? Recharge your battery at one of the many pubs and restaurants in this Hanseatic city. There is plenty of choice: there are more than a hundred, including trendy coffee places, authentic lunchrooms, grand cafes, restaurants, a food hall and a town brewery.
The Daylily Cottage boasts 2 bedrooms, a sunroom with water views, and a private dock. The house comes fully furnished with 700 additional prims for your decor. It can be rented unfurnished with 1000 prims.
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Deventer boasts many historical landmarks such as the Proosdij, the oldest brick-built residence in the Netherlands (twelfth century!). There are monumental buildings all around you, with stunning facades, historical churches and ancient squares. Proud to be the main attraction is the Lebuinis church, which is visible from far and wide. In other words, a town with a wealth of history, but is it old-fashioned? Far from it. Deventer is vibrant, frivolous and bustling: a contemporary-monumental town.
Deventer is on two banks of the Ijssel. From the Ijssel quayside in the old centre, there is a view of the other side. It shows a green oasis: the Worpplantsoen. Walk or cycle there, via one of the two bridges connecting Deventer. Or use the foot ferry called Stokvis, which is a nickname for people from Deventer originating in Hanseatic times. From the other side, you are afforded a panoramic view across the town, with the Lebuinis church as stunning eyecatcher.
Would you like to take a rest from all the sights and sounds of Deventer? Recharge your battery at one of the many pubs and restaurants in this Hanseatic city. There is plenty of choice: there are more than a hundred, including trendy coffee places, authentic lunchrooms, grand cafes, restaurants, a food hall and a town brewery.
Deventer boasts many historical landmarks such as the Proosdij, the oldest brick-built residence in the Netherlands (twelfth century!). There are monumental buildings all around you, with stunning facades, historical churches and ancient squares. Proud to be the main attraction is the Lebuinis church, which is visible from far and wide. In other words, a town with a wealth of history, but is it old-fashioned? Far from it. Deventer is vibrant, frivolous and bustling: a contemporary-monumental town.
Deventer is on two banks of the Ijssel. From the Ijssel quayside in the old centre, there is a view of the other side. It shows a green oasis: the Worpplantsoen. Walk or cycle there, via one of the two bridges connecting Deventer. Or use the foot ferry called Stokvis, which is a nickname for people from Deventer originating in Hanseatic times. From the other side, you are afforded a panoramic view across the town, with the Lebuinis church as stunning eyecatcher.
Would you like to take a rest from all the sights and sounds of Deventer? Recharge your battery at one of the many pubs and restaurants in this Hanseatic city. There is plenty of choice: there are more than a hundred, including trendy coffee places, authentic lunchrooms, grand cafes, restaurants, a food hall and a town brewery.
Crewe's platform 12 boasts few facilities and even fewer people seeing as it rarely gets used.
It does however come with a nicely curved set of protected red awning supports which, with the Victorian brickwork on the left, have been used to frame the arriving train in the fading January daylight.
Avanti West Coast 'Pendolino' 390153 is captured running in to platform 6 with the 1.49pm London Euston - Liverpool Lime St (1F18) service.
Better viewed large - comments off, thanks.
3.40pm, 6th January 2022
This modern JUMO Originals SAMIA Dress is inherently feminine, boasting sophistication for almost any event with its large-scale blooms which are truly lovely and quite a statement-maker.
The exquisite details like its laced bodice/hem, meadow motif, belted waistline, and strapless neckline exudes sweetness – giving it a spot-on choice for those with an affinity for romanticism.
This SAMIA Dress fits Maitreya, Belleza, Slink, Legacy, and Signature mesh bodies
I paired this beautiful dress with Heartsdale Jewelry's [HJ] Cascade Collection earrings and bracelets to complement its look.
This JUMO Originals SAMIA Dress and Heartsdale Jewelry's Cascade Collection are new releases and now exclusively available at the SWANK Fall into Autumn Event for November.
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from the Bayard Cutting Arboretum...
This garden boasts over 1,300 dahlias plants with 300 varieties. Dahlias come in a variety of colors and forms. You will find the large “dinner-plate” size dahlias to the tiny ball dahlias, with all varieties in-between. From a single color to variegated to blends, this stunning garden displays the full range of colors of the dahlias and is amazing to see in person!!
Since I went crazy clicking so many, I will be posting 3 at a time just for you to see the beauty of these flowers!!
Thank you for looking....
The Netherlands boasts 22,000 miles of cycle paths with more than a quarter of all trips in the country being made by bicycle, rising to 38% in Amsterdam itself. This compares with just 2% in the UK and much less in the USA. Multistory 17th century terrace mansions line the canals throughout Amsterdam as taxes used to be levied based on street frontage. Originating as a poor fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the world during the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century due to its lead in developments of global trading technology. During that time, the city was the global centre for finance and trade and become the wealthiest city in the world. Ships sailed from Amsterdam to the Baltic Sea, North America, and Africa, as well as present-day Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, and Brazil, forming the basis of a worldwide trading network. Amsterdam's name derives from Amstelredamme, from the city's origin as a dam of the river Amstel. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Kobern-Gondorf boasts two castles but this is the most visible, the Oberburg which perches 200m above the village with steep stepped vineyards to the valley floor, to the left of this picture are the desolate ruins of the Niederburg destroyed in 1688 and sits 50m lower than the upper castle .
The Oberburg was built in the early 12th century over an existing Celtic hillfort and was held by the lords of Isenburg-Kobern until the middle of the 14th century.
When the last male heir to the fiefdom of Kobern died, it was sold to the Archbishop of Trier who neglected it and it fell into ruin.
Some minor stabilization was done in the early 20th century and in 1989 a cute little restaurant was built next to the bergfried, both castles are open to the public free of charge all year round.
I took this with my D750 and Tamron SP 24-70mm 2.8 G2 Lens processed in LR, PS luminosity masks and DXO Nik
Disclaimer: Not trying to be realistic in my editing there is enough realism in the world, my style is a mix of painterly and romanticism as well as a work in progress.
The city boasts a beautiful soft-sand and palm-tree lined beach in the shadow of Monte Graciosa, a distinctive mountain just north of the settlement. It is a popular vacation and tourism spot for people on the island.
In the east of Amsterdam lies the pretty Flevopark of which I have often posted photos. Besides nature and sporting facilities, the park also boasts sculptures.
In the photo is 'Anxiety Bunny', in Dutch called 'Angsthaas', a relatively common word. It's more or less equivalent in meaning to the English 'Scaredy Cat'. But I rather prefer 'Anxiety Bunny' - given it by the sculptor -, because the loanword 'angst' (=fear) in English has the connotation, of course, of anxiety. Look carefully: this is not just a Bunny that's afraid; it's terrified existentially.
The peaked nose - so very different from a Bunnysniffle - makes this Bunny quite anthropomorphic. Peaked noses are a hallmark of the sculptor.
It was sculpted by Piet Parra (Pieter Janssen, 1976-), a well-known Amsterdam artist. Flevopark has been Bunny's home since 2018.
Cawfields boasts one of the best-preserved and most scenic stretches of Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. The wall at Cawfields stretches across a steeply sloped site and terminates abruptly in high cliffs, where the land has been cut away by quarrying. On this stretch of the Wall is a large milecastle, easily accessed on foot.
Cawfields is one of the best-preserved and easiest to access parts of Hadrian's Wall. Add to this the excellent views from the steep slopes of the site, and you have a very enjoyable historic attraction.
The quarrying that produced the picturesque reservoir below the milecastle may have begun at the time Hadrian's Wall was built, but it was not until 1902 that the Newcastle Granite & Whinstone Company began to quarry Cawfield seriously.
Quarrying continued until 1952 when pressure from groups interested in preserving Hadrian's Wall forced the closure of the site. The deep quarry pit became a reservoir, landscaped to provide a picnic area with access to the Wall.
Festive Coquette (male) - Festive Coquette boast elegant, green cheek tufts which are tipped with white. During courtship these tufts are flared outward and the male bows his head before the female, exposing a patch of pale blue bare skin on his crown.
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The beloved, 114 yr old landmark pier in White Rock, BC Canada was severely damaged by a windstorm that ripped through Metro Vancouver, BC Canada on December 20th, 2018
A section of the pier, to the right of this image was ripped away by high winds and the raging ocean.
The White Rock Pier is a historic landmark dating back to the 1920's and one of White Rock's finest tourist attractions boasting over 1,540 feet of boardwalk.
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~Christie (happiest) by the River
The city boasts a beautiful soft-sand and palm-tree lined beach in the shadow of Monte Graciosa, a distinctive mountain just north of the settlement. It is a popular vacation and tourism spot for people on the island.
Festive Coquette males boast elegant, green cheek tufts which are tipped with white. Very small - 7.5–9.1 cm. A tiny and charismatic hummingbird. . Adult males have a glittering ruff of green feathers with pale tips extending from around the bill and chin. They inhabit humid forests, forest borders, second growth, and cerrado where they are usually seen foraging at flowering trees and behaving similarly to other coquettes. Near threatened.
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Ecuador boasts so many species of hummingbirds that it has been a real challenge to I.D. each one. So many new species near the Amazon and this one is called the Golden Tailed Sapphire. The colors were magnificent and if you were able to catch the sun on his feathers it was breathtakingly beautiful. Not very big but certainly big in color .
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