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Red Legged Partridge - Alectoris Rufa aka French Partridge
The red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa) is a gamebird in the pheasant family.
It is sometimes known as French partridge, to distinguish it from the English or grey partridge.
This partridge breeds naturally in southwestern Europe (France, Iberia and northwest Italy). It has become naturalised in flat areas of England and Wales, where it was introduced as a game species, and has been seen breeding as far north as Cumbria and eastern Yorkshire and the western Isle of Man. It is replaced in southeastern Europe by the very similar rock partridge (Alectoris graeca). It is a non-migratory terrestrial species, which forms flocks outside the breeding season.
This species breeds on dry lowlands, such as farmland and open stony areas, laying its eggs in a ground nest.
The natural range of the red-legged partridge is France, Spain and Portugal. However, it was introduced from France to Great Britain in the 18th century, and has since become an important gamebird there. As it is a mediterranean species, it thrives in hot, dry areas with sandy soil. The ability to breed two clutches simultaneously has led to it being extensively reared in captivity, and released for shooting. The breeding of chukars (Alectoris chukar) and red-legged/chukar hybrids is prohibited, due to its impact on wild populations of red-legs. The red-legged partridge is believed to be in decline across its range.
St Athernase Church is a Romanesque church located in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland. It is a Category A listed building and remains in use as a Church of Scotland parish church.
The chancel and half-round apse date from the 12th century with the exterior featuring blind arcades with typical Norman arches. The church was granted by Ness son of William, Lord of Leuchars, to the canons of St Andrews in 1185. Around 1700 a belfry was added, and in 1858 restoration was carried out to the nave.
The church is open to the public in summer, at other times by arrangement. Relics preserved inside include part of a 9th-century cross-slab found near the village (closely comparable to the large collection at St Andrews Cathedral), and three elaborate 16th century memorial stones of the Bruce's of Earlshall, the local lairds. One of the latter shows a full length figure of a woman, naïve in execution, but valuable in documenting contemporary dress.
The oft-mentioned dedication of the medieval church of Leuchars to St Athernase is actually an error. It arises from a nineteenth-century misreading of a list of church dedications in the Register of St Andrews Priory, a medieval manuscript now in the National Archives of Scotland. Folio 155v. has a list of churches dedicated, or re-dedicated, by bishop David de Bernham of St Andrews in the 1240s. The eighth church in this list is 'ecclesia sancti Johannis euangeliste et sancti Athernisci confessoris de Losceresch (the church of St John the evangelist and St Athernase the confessor). However the church of Losceresch is not the church of Leuchars, which in medieval sources is spelt Lochris, Locres etc., but the parish church of Lathrisk (now Kettle parish in Fife), whose early spellings are Losresc (1170s), Loseresch, Losseresc (1227) and such like. Athernase is the patron saint not of Leuchars but of Lathrisk.
The patron of Leuchars is not known for certain, but some medieval sources indicate a local cult of St Bonoc, a name unknown outside the parish of Leuchars, and a chapel of St Bonoc, complete with chaplain, is known to have existed.
"Athernase" may be an anglicised form of the name Itharnán, found also in Fife at Kilrenny, and on the Isle of May, an Irish missionary who "died among the Picts" in 669 according to the Annals of Ulster.
I simply HAD to capture this classic MG, parked in the street right in front of Tetbury's 17th-century, pillared Market House!
This beautiful car could be from the 1940s - if there are any experts around: you're welcome to correct me ;-)
For vehicle details, see tedesco57's and John Cochrane's comments below - thanks to both of you!
Arriving at Escanaba, Michigan, three Chicago & North Western C628’s have a trainload of iron ore from Ishpeming. Here the ore will be transloaded to an ore boat on Lake Michigan.
Large stone blocks stacked like giant lego pieces at Bayon, Angkor Thom, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Leaves of Century Plant (Agave americana). A stunning, sculptural plant. As the 6-foot leaves unfurl, savage spines leave a lasting impression on the plant’s epidermis. Matures in roughly 10 years, at which time a yellow-flowered stalk bolts upwards of 26 feet (8 meters); the primary plant dying thereafter.
McGovern Centennial Garden. Hermann Park. Houston, Texas.
"With Teeth", a lullaby of sorts, by Nine Inch Nails: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H21PyAV4zCU
Campo de Criptana is a Spanish municipality belonging to the province of Ciudad Real, in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha. It is located in the natural region of La Mancha, within the sub-region called Mancha Alta. It is part of the commonwealth of Promancha.
In the town there is a large sample of the typical mills against which Don Quixote fought in chapter VIII of the universal book of Cervantes, thus becoming the hallmark of La Mancha. Of a total of ten mills, three date from the 16th century: Molino Burleta, Molino Infanto and Molino Sardinero.
Campo de Criptana es un municipio español perteneciente a la provincia de Ciudad Real, en la comunidad autónoma de Castilla-La Mancha. Está situado en la comarca natural de La Mancha, dentro de la subcomarca denominada Mancha Alta. Forma parte de la mancomunidad de Promancha.
En la localidad se conserva una amplia muestra de los típicos molinos contra los que luchó Don Quijote en el capítulo VIII del libro universal de Cervantes, convertidos así en seña de identidad de La Mancha. De un total de diez molinos, tres datan del siglo XVI: Molino Burleta, Molino Infanto y Molino Sardinero.
** From Fountains Abbey it is only a short walk along the river to the Studley Royal water gardens . The gardens were designed by John Aislabie in the early seventeenth century, they are a fine example of a Georgian water gardens
The Temple of Piety seen in the centre of the image is one of the many neo-classical buildings in Studley Royal.
a bit more background
In the early 18th-century John Aislabie had great plans to impress visitors to his Yorkshire estate and so turned the wild and wooded valley of the river Skell into one of England’s most spectacular Georgian water gardens.
John Aislabie inherited the Studley Royal estate in 1693. He was a socially and politically ambitious man and became Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1718. Disaster struck his career in 1720 due to his part in the South Sea Bubble financial scandal and he was expelled from Parliament. It was then that John returned to Yorkshire and devoted himself to creating this ground-breaking garden. Inspired by the work of the great French landscape gardeners, the two gifted amateurs created the Water Garden with its formal, geometric design and extraordinary vistas; including the much photographed Temple of Piety.You can also find classical statues, follies and garden buildings carefully positioned within the landscape to discover and enjoy.
Amazingly the garden you see today is little changed from the one that would have impressed Aislabie’s visitors 200 years ago.
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Catedrala Evanghelică de Confesiune Augustană "Sfânta Maria" in Sibiu, Romania.
The Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral was built in the 14th century on the location of another 12th-century romanesque church. Originally, it was the Catholic parish church of St. Mary. However, in the middle of the 16th century, it became a Lutheran parish, as Johannes Honter converted the Transylvanian Saxons to Protestantism. (Wikipedia)
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The choir of Saint-Taurin is built in the 15th century Gothic style, while the nave is a mixture of 12th century Romanesque, by the pillars and arcades of the north aisle, and by the south-west pillar of the crossing of the transept, and Gothic of the 15th century, with its vaults, windows and north triforium.
The pulpit was built in the 19th century.
A uniquely Chicago & North Western C628/GP7 combination has dropped its train from Green Bay on a yard track in Escanaba, Michigan, and now awaits a call to return south.
Wandering through narrow, old and cozy streets thinking we have been teleported to a time where transport meant horse and cart. Eguisheim, France
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……Coalport was famous for its China works, this 19th century relic is in fine fettle that would have heated using coal. Enjoyed a little circular walk up & down the River Severn from Jackfield to Coalport and back. This shot is along the canal that runs parallel to the river to the Incline that took cargo off the Severn lifting it up in 5 ton lots over 200 feet to the Shropshire canal network. My iPhoneaday 365 shot of the day - edited in Lightroom, feel free to press Z (or pinch out) to take a closer look. . Alan:-)…….
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Still wearing the colors of former owner Long Island, Virginia & Maryland C420 213 idles at Cape Charles, Virginia.
The low sun on a late August afternoon highlights the Alco High Adhesion trucks on Conrail C430 2053. The Century still plies the rails of the Western New York & Pennsylvania.
17th Century observatory tower
Imagine you are King Christian IV in Denmark at the turn of the 17th Century with an interest in astronomy. You want to be able to climb to a high vantage point. But you are a bit creaky, a bit obese and a bit unfit. Obviously, the answer is to build the tower wide enough so that a horse can take you up a slope rather than climbing up the steps yourself.
I composed this photograph while walking through a residential area in Palm Desert, California. It is, I believe, an example of Mid-century Modern architecture, quite common in this area.
Mid-century modern was originally considered a collection of homes built after World War II, rather than a specific style. However, "mid-century modern" now often denotes a particular building or decorating style, characterized by clean lines, minimal decoration, and a connection with nature. It features a wide, low house footprint with large, open spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an emphasis on bringing the outdoors in.
Time travel, is it possible? As far as I am concerned it certainly is. This street was constructed in the 17th Century in the town of Saint Andrews. The only thing that has changed is the height of the trees and the road surface over the years.
At the foot of Catullus caves, Roman villa remains from the 1st century BC. Sirmione. Lago di Garda. Italy.
Built over the River Arle in the 13th century, the fulling mill was used in the local production of woollen material and is now a private residence.
Jvari Monastery is one of the most iconic in Georgia. This ancient temple dates back to the 6th century AD. It was built at the dawn of the adoption and spread of Christianity in Georgia. The name of the church is translated from Georgian as “the cross” and has its own history. According to the legend, the cross of St. Nino, one of the most revered saints who converted Georgia to Christianity, is kept here. After some time, a temple was built on the site of the holy cross, which later became the basis of the present Jvari.
The Jvari temple is located nearby the ancient capital of Georgia, Mtskheta, on the top of a high mountain, from where picturesque views of the neighborhood open, at the intersection of stormy waters of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. The temple attracts thousands of tourists because of its architecture, location and historical value. Exterior and interior decorations of the temple are made in simple, and we can say quite austere forms. Unlike most Orthodox churches, Jvari is beautiful with its simplicity, rigor and clarity of lines. According to the structure, the temple is classified as serial, or tetraconch. Inside the temple right in the center under the dome on a stone pedestal, stands the impressive wooden cross, decorated with inscriptions and carvings. The exterior facades of the temple are decorated with simple, and at the same time expressive bas-reliefs.
To the top of the mountain where the temple stands, lead two ways: a new asphalt road for cars, and a path through which people used to climb up to the sanctuary from time immemorial. The trail begins at the highway. Climbing up along it until about the middle, you can come across a spring with holy water which is believed to appear thanks to the prayers of St. Nino. This water is considered to be curative and miraculous. The temple of Jvari went through a long and difficult journey of one and a half thousand year’s length along with the Georgian people, experienced hardships and difficulties, becoming a symbol of faith for Georgia.
The Fifteenth Century Bookshop is an incredible building at the top of Lewes High Street. The bookshop is housed in a fascinating, 15th Century, beamed building. The outside has recently undergone a sensitive renovation, in keeping with the traditions of its history.
Lewes, East Sussex, UK
Lewes is the county town of East Sussex and is the centre of the Lewes local government district. Its population is now around 17 thousand.
This church dates to the 17th century and stands on the site of a Pre-Reformation original. It was a T-plan building but now only the west gable survives. It is located north of Aberdeen, close to the coast, in open, rolling countryside.
The church is mentioned in records in 1157, when it was confirmed to the bishop of Aberdeen. By 1256 the church was a prebend of the cathedral of Aberdeen. The church was replaced by the current parish church in 1878 (see site Belhelvie North Parish Church).
Exterior Description
The church was built from roughly-coursed granite rubble, with slightly better quality granite blocks in the surviving south section of south wall. The west gable, which is complete, has a rectangular door at ground level with a rectangular window above at gallery level. There is a blocked rectangular window to the south of the door. On the apex of the gable is a tall, rectangular bellcote with ashlar masonry (so-called 'birdcage' type). It is dated 1762. Only a fragment of a stone finial survives. The 1633 bell was stolen in 1966. Only a very small section of the north and south walls survive at the west end, as well as a fragment of the south aisle (which formed the T-plan).
The 16th century ruin of St Moluag's church, Isle of Skye. All that remains is one end wall of the building.
My first attempt trying out Sequator star stacking. This image is a stack of 9 images, f2.8, 15 seconds and ISO3200. Thanks to Mark Waidson for the tip about Sequator. Any suggestions would be most welcome!
The title for the image is adapted from a line from an old Doctor Who episode.
Beneath the vast expanse of the Dallas sky, The Statler hotel stands as a testament to Mid-Century Modern architecture.
A long day of dumping rail along the Century Branch is almost finished with the completion of remaining rail being offloaded. The train is turned utilizing Allegheny Metallurgical's Century Mine loop track to face east again for the return trip to Grafton, WV. With sun nearly setting the train, now facing to the east slowly glides down the 2.5% grade ramp leading out of the mining complex. Seeing the Appalachian and Ohio power on this branch is not a frequent sight, usually only reserved for maintenance extras.