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I have been looking at some pictures I taken in the past and encouraging myself to take a different approach.
This particular picture of the side wall of FinchingField windmill call my attention while was doing something completely different. It just came out of the blue to get that picture done. The funny thing that particular day is that I was trying to capture several different exposures in a heavy overcast day. That time I've chosen a pin sharp picture but for some reason, I have never liked it and it stayed there for the last two years.
This week I decided to revisit this picture. But I opted for a more soft focus treatment. Like I said, I still don't like the pin sharp one. The soft focus version gives the picture a mystery, an old felling that makes you think about old times. The odd/non odd numbers don't bother me here, like a lot would think. It is not about it and I wasn't keen to clone something that is not there. I though about cropping but I wasn't totally satisfied. Better to keep the original view and work your skill to present your view of a such beautiful sight.
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From the sunny slopes in the valley all the way up to the breezy heights of Rittner Horn/Corno del Renon – the hiking resort Renon spreads across about 300 kilometers of trails, offering challenging and pleasant hiking adventures for all tastes and intensity levels. The easy and pleasant walks along the beautiful promenades of Renon are just as intriguing as the challenging high mountain trails on Corno del Renon. All around, an indescribably amazing view of the surrounding mountains opens up in front of you. Stroll across vast meadows and through romantic woods, and anticipate a well-deserved break at one of the many excellent inns and rural taverns. There’s something for everyone: tons of fun for families, peace and inspiration for those seeking relaxation, and athletic challenges for exercise enthusiasts.
От солнечных склонов в долине до самых вершин Риттнер-Хорн / Корно-дель-Ренон - туристический курорт Ренон простирается примерно на 300 километров трасс, предлагая захватывающие и приятные походы на любой вкус и уровень интенсивности. Легкие и приятные прогулки по красивым набережным Ренона так же интригуют, как и сложные высокогорные тропы на Корно-дель-Ренон. Повсюду перед вами открывается неописуемо удивительный вид на окружающие горы. Прогуляйтесь по обширным лугам и романтическим лесам и ожидайте заслуженного отдыха в одной из многочисленных превосходных гостиниц и сельских таверн. Здесь каждый найдет что-то для себя: множество развлечений для семей, мир и вдохновение для тех, кто ищет расслабления, и спортивные состязания для любителей физических упражнений.
One of them is actually a group of houses: the Case Mazzanti. The houses of the Scaliger family, the dominant dynasty of Verona from the 13th to the 14th century, were bought and expanded in 1517 by the Mazzanti family. Here, the now little known Alberto Cavalli was commissioned with the design of the facades with the then usual outside fresco painting. Examples of this can be found all over Verona at the old palaces, which give the Case Mazzanti a good impression of the former splendor.
Дом Маццанти в Вероне – прекрасный образец Ренессанса на площади Пьяцца делле Эрбе. Четырехэтажное здание с неоднородной структурой отображает различные периоды его строительства, начиная с XIII века. Свой нынешний облик дом приобрел в XVI столетии, после приобретения его семьей Маццанти. Нижняя часть сооружения представлена роскошной аркадой с широкой террасой. Изящные балконы декорированы.
Construida en sillería, es una de las tres puertas que se conservan del recinto murado de la ciudad.
Segesta (Ancient Greek: Ἔγεστα Egesta;[1] Sicilian: Siggésta) was one of the major cities of the Elymian people, one of the three indigenous peoples of Sicily.
Main entrance to Jameh Mosque, the grand, congregational mosque of Yazd city, in Yazd province of Iran.
Built in 12th century, Jameh mosque is a fine specimen of the Azari style of Persian architecture. The mosque is crowned by a pair of minarets, the highest in Iran, and the portal's facade is decorated from top to bottom in dazzling tile work, predominantly blue in colour. Within is a long arcaded courtyard where, behind a deep-set south-east iwan, is a sanctuary chamber (shabestan). This chamber, under a squat tiled dome, is exquisitely decorated with faience mosaic: its tall faience Mihrab, dated 1365, is one of the finest of its kind in existence..
The mosque is depicted on the reverse of the Iranian 200 rials banknote.
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my first capture for 2017 was just fabulous! The after glow was so beautiful it seems unreal. What an amazing Sunday!
Nyhavn’s colourful buildings weren’t always this cheerful—this was once the rough and tumble hangout of sailors and pirates. Back in the day, it was a notorious spot for rowdy taverns and questionable activities. Today, it’s a vibrant backdrop to some of the most fashionable eateries and bars in the city, where the only thing you’re likely to plunder is a seat with a view.
The Meteora (/ˌmɛtiˈɔːrə/;[1] Greek: Μετέωρα, pronounced [meˈteora]) is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos.[2] The six (of an original twenty-four) monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area. Between the 13th and 14th century, the twenty-four monasteries were established atop the rocks.[3] Meteora is located near the town of Kalabaka at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios river and Pindus Mountains.[4]
Meteora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List under criteria I, II, IV, V, and VII.[5]
The name means "lofty", "elevated", and is etymologically related to meteor.[6]
Ancient history
Caves in the vicinity of Meteora were inhabited continuously between 50,000 and 5,000 years ago. The oldest known example of a built structure, a stone wall that blocked two-thirds of the entrance to the Theopetra cave, was constructed 23,000 years ago, probably as a barrier against cold winds – the Earth was experiencing an ice age at the time – and many Paleolithic and Neolithic artifacts of human occupation have been found within the caves.[3][15]
Meteora is not mentioned in classical Greek myths nor in Ancient Greek literature. The first people documented to inhabit Meteora after the Neolithic Era were an ascetic group of hermit monks who, in the ninth century AD, moved up to the ancient pinnacles. They lived in hollows and fissures in the rock towers, some as high as 1800 ft (550m) above the plain. This great height, combined with the sheerness of the cliff walls, kept away all but the most determined visitors. Initially, the hermits led a life of solitude, meeting only on Sundays and special days to worship and pray in a chapel built at the foot of a rock known as Dupiani.[2]
As early as the eleventh century, monks occupied the caverns of Meteora. However, monasteries were not built until the fourteenth century, when the monks sought somewhere to hide in the face of an increasing number of Turkish attacks on Greece.[16][17] At this time, access to the top was via removable ladders or windlass. Currently, getting up there is a lot simpler due to steps being carved into the rock during the 1920s. Of the 24 monasteries, only six (four of men, two of women) are still functioning, with each housing fewer than ten individuals.[18]
History and construction of the monasteries
The exact date of the establishment of the monasteries is widely believed to be unknown, however there are clues to when each of the monasteries were constructed. By the late eleventh and early twelfth centuries, a rudimentary monastic state had formed called the Skete of Stagoi and was centred around the still-standing church of Theotokos (Mother of God).[2] By the end of the twelfth century, an ascetic community had flocked to Meteora.
In 1344, Athanasios Koinovitis from Mount Athos brought a group of followers to Meteora. From 1356 to 1372, he founded The Great Meteoron Monastery on the Broad Rock, which was perfect for the monks; they were safe from political upheaval and had complete control of the entry to the monastery. The only means of reaching it was by climbing a long ladder, which was drawn up whenever the monks felt threatened.[19]
At the end of the fourteenth century, the Byzantine Empire's reign over northern Greece was being increasingly threatened by Turkish raiders who wanted control over the fertile plain of Thessaly. The hermit monks, seeking a retreat from the expanding Turkish occupation, found the inaccessible rock pillars of Meteora to be an ideal refuge. More than 20 monasteries were built, beginning in the fourteenth century;[17] only six remain today.
In 1517, Theophanes built the monastery of Varlaam, which was reputed to house the finger of St. John and the shoulder blade of St. Andrew.[20]
Access to the monasteries was originally (and deliberately) difficult, requiring either long ladders latched together or large nets used to haul up both goods and people. This required quite a leap of faith – the ropes were replaced, so the story goes, only "when the Lord let them break".[21] In the words of UNESCO, "The net in which intrepid pilgrims were hoisted up vertically alongside the 373 metres (1,224 ft) cliff where the Varlaam monastery dominates the valley symbolizes the fragility of a traditional way of life that is threatened with extinction."[22]
Until the seventeenth century, the primary means of conveying goods and people from these eyries was by means of baskets and ropes.[23]
In 1921, Queen Marie of Romania visited Meteora, becoming the first woman ever allowed to enter the Great Meteoron monastery.[24]
In the 1920s there was an improvement in the arrangements. Steps were cut into the rock, making the complex accessible via a bridge from the nearby plateau. Thx to Wikipedia!
A serene nighttime scene in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. The focal point is Anshun illuminated bridge with traditional Chinese architectural elements, such as upturned eaves and intricate details, spanning over a calm body of water. In the background, modern high-rise buildings contrast with the traditional bridge, creating a blend of old and new.
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Night view of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, standing in eastern side of Naghsh-e Jahan Square, in Isfahan, Isfahan province of Iran.
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque was built during the Safavid Empire, ordered by Abbas I of Persia. It is regarded as one of the masterpieces of Persian architecture in the Islamic era. Its construction began in 1603, and was finished in 1619. It was built by the chief architect Shaykh Bahai, during the reign of Shah Abbas I of Persia.
The mosque is depicted on the reverse of the Iranian 20,000 rials banknote.
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It was used as the state temple for King Suryavarman II and became his final resting place. The temple was designed to represent the mythical home of the Hindu Gods – Mount Meru.
Angkor Wat has become the national symbol of Cambodia. It is featured on the national flag, many businesses feature the name “Angkor” and there is even a beer named in its honour. Ангкор Ват представляет собой часть храмового комплекса г. Ангкор в индуистском стиле, который был древней столицей Камбоджи вплоть до XV в. На сегодняшний день он сохранился лучше других храмов, расположенных на территории г. Ангкор. Храм Ангкор Ват даже изображен на государственном флаге Камбоджи.
Построен храм в период c 1113 по 1150 гг. при правлении короля Сурьявармана II (посмертное имя – Парамавишнулок) и, по одной из версий, возводился, как усыпальница для него.
This is the one time residence of a relatively successful farmer. Built of local limestone, this substantial two story survives after decades of abandonment. Typical settlers were eastern European Catholic families that broke the sod and attempted to till the soil in a climate with too little precipitation for the acreage the government supplied via the Homestead Act. Eventually the rural population shrunk to a small portion of the original, leaving abandoned farmsteads. In this case the only surviving built structure is the home built of stone. Remember the story of the tree pigs and the one built of "brick".
Located near Luray, Kansas.
La Sinagoga Española de Praga fue construida entre 1867 y 1868 sobre las cenizas de un antiguo oratorio judío conocido como la Vieja Escuela, y es considerada la más bella del barrio judío de Praga.
The Khan's Palace in Bakhchisaray was built in the 16th century and served as a residence for a succession of Crimean Khans. The Crimean Khanate was a Turkic vassal state of the Ottoman Empire from 1478 to 1774 -- the longest-lived of the Turkic khanates that succeeded the empire of the Golden Horde.
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Строительство дворца началось при Менгли-Гирее I в 1503 г. параллельно с новой Ханской столицей, к этому периоду времени относится возведение Демир-Капы. Но основные работы по его созданию велись в период правления Сахиб-Гирея I: с 1532 по 1551 гг. было построено большинство прекрасных зданий.
Однако говорить, что возведение его закончили незадолго до смерти Сахиб-Гирея, было бы неправильно. Фактически каждый из ханов добавлял что-то свое – так и продолжалось до ликвидации Крымского ханства в 1785 г. Во время русско-турецкой войны 1735-1739 гг. в 1736 г. Бахчисарай был взят русскими войсками, а ханская резиденция сожжена по приказу фельдмаршала Миниха.
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Paris, France - Mars 2020: Dalida statue at Place Dalida in Montmartre, streets are empty due to the lockdown in response to Coronavirus crisis. The Dalida statue is a bronze bust, placed on the five blocks of nicely cut granite stones, it reflects the French music icon Dalida, with her distinct look. The bust is bronze and natural sized and was sculpted by the French artist Aslan in 1997. Place Dalida is located at the crossroads between Rue Girardon and Rue de l'Abreuvoir.
Panorama (print image size : 254 x 120 cm) of the charming Salzburg, Austria, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) and 4th. largest city in the country.
In highlight, the course of the Salzach River and its sequence of bridges connecting the new city (on the left, in the image) to the historic center (on the right). The view is towards the south.
- Makartsteg (Museumssteg), for pedestrians, full of padlocks attached to the railing
- Staatsbrücke (Stadtbrücke, Hauptbrücke), for vehicles, with one of the trolleybuses of the municipal fleet, composed exclusively of modal, without diesel vehicles.
- Mozartsteg - for pedestrians, serving as a link between the square in honor of Mozart and the other bank (new city)
- Karolinenbrücke (Nonntaler Brücke) - for vehicles
On the right bank, museums and the cathedral of Salzburg. Further on, the Hohensalzburg Fortress, atop Mount Festungsberg.
River cruises are carried out on panoramic boats like the one passing by.
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Iceland can be rather large or small depending on your perception of it. The way maps are projected can distort its size. Kentucky is only slightly larger than Iceland for instance, but with a population density 13x that of the island. With the small population, the whole place just seems much larger.
Over 1/3rd of the population of Iceland call its capital city of Reykjavik home, and if you include the Capital Region as a whole, you've got over 60% of the population living in just over 1% of the size of the country. With that kind of urban density, the rest of the island is suddenly even more sparsely populated.
I really wish I had time to explore Reykjavik, but realistically I just had a few meals and didn't do any sightseeing as I was either working or touring outside of the city. One week in Iceland is enough time to take in the major sights in the West and South, especially if you're on a true vacation and not just working remotely like I was. If you really want to see the country though, I'd recommend a minimum of two weeks so that you can either explore the parts in depth you're interested in, or do a drive around the ring road. 3-4 weeks, and now you're talking about really seeing Iceland as it deserves to be seen. Well, I only spent a week, so I guess that means I have to keep returning till I see it all, right?
This view of Reykjavík was taken from Perlan. I ate a rather expensive below-average dinner where I can only assume my money was spent more for the view inside a rotating restaurant than for the food itself. Food in Iceland can be fairly expensive, but it can also be quite delicious - just not at Perlan. The ginormous Lutheran church Hallgrímskirkja dominates the skyline. Its design is meant to resemble the basalt lava flows you can find around the island.
The residence of the notorious noble liberal Federico Romano who used his residence at the headquarters of Carlo Pisacane. 27 июня 1857 г повстанцы, возглавляемые Карло Пизакане, в своем походе в Неаполь решили остановиться в Падуле. Здесь они были размещен в здании сочувствующего революции Дон Федерико Романо
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