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At 2.73 million light-years away, the Triangulum Galaxy is considered part of our local group - and is the 3rd largest galaxy in the neighborhood. Although its area in the sky is roughly 4 full moons, its low surface brightness make is extremely difficult for unaided observation - requiring dark skies.
Messier 33 (NGC 598) - Triangulum Galaxy
H11 regions: NGC 588, NGC 952, NGC 959, NGC 604
20181103 - Newtown, PA
Nikon D5500
WO-61 w/Flat61
77 x 45s @ 1600iso
Regim Sig1.6, darks and flats
Color preserve stretch - Affinity Photo
RG_M33-Sig16_rncl-cps3_c50-50r-95q
50% crop - 50% full resolution
The Australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) is a medium-sized black and white passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea. Although once considered to be three separate species, it is now considered to be one, with nine recognised subspecies. A member of the Artamidae, the Australian magpie is placed in its own genus and is most closely related to the black butcherbird (Melloria quoyi). Currawongs have yellow eyes, whereas Magpies have red-brown eyes and Butcherbirds have very dark brown, almost black eyes. It is not, however, closely related to the European magpie, which is a corvid. The adult Australian magpie is a fairly robust bird ranging from 37 to 43 cm in length, with distinctive black and white plumage, gold brown eyes and a solid wedge-shaped bluish-white and black bill. The male and female are similar in appearance, and can be distinguished by differences in back markings. The male has pure white feathers on the back of the head and the female has white blending to grey feathers on the back of the head. With its long legs, the Australian magpie walks rather than waddles or hops and spends much time on the ground. Described as one of Australia's most accomplished songbirds, the Australian magpie has an array of complex vocalisations. It is omnivorous, with the bulk of its varied diet made up of invertebrates. It is generally sedentary and territorial throughout its range. Common and widespread, it has adapted well to human habitation and is a familiar bird of parks, gardens and farmland in Australia and New Guinea. This species is commonly fed by households around the country, but in spring (and occasionally in autumn) a small minority of breeding magpies (almost always males) become aggressive and swoop and attack those who approach their nests. R_3525
A cherry blossom is a flower of many trees of genus Prunus. The most well-known species is the Japanese cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is commonly called sakura. They are widely distributed, especially in the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere including Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Mainland China, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Myanmar, Thailand and West Siberia. Along with the chrysanthemum, the cherry blossom is considered the national flower of Japan. Japan has a wide variety of cherry blossoms (sakura); well over 200 cultivars can be found there. All varieties of cherry blossom trees produce small, unpalatable fruit or edible cherries. Edible cherries generally come from cultivars of the related species Prunus avium and Prunus cerasus. 43565
Yosemite Valley is a glacial valley in Yosemite National Park in the western Sierra Nevada mountains of Central California. It covers an area of 3,081 km2, surrounded by high granite summits such as Half Dome and El Capitan, and densely forested with pines. The valley is drained by the Merced River, and a multitude of streams and waterfalls flow into it. It is famous for its landscapes and nature: impressive granite cliffs, waterfalls, rivers with clear water, groves of redwoods and rich biological diversity (almost 95 % of the park is considered a wildlife area). In 1984, the park received the status of "World Heritage" under the auspices of UNESCO.
After taking sunrise photo at Mono Lake, headed to Yosemite Valley. If driving along Highway 120, it would take a bit more than one hour from Lee Vining to Yosemite Valley, but Highway 120 was closed (opened on the end of May), had to detour along the mountain’s cliffs: Highway 395-108-120, it took more than 6 hours… Arrived in the afternoon, sunshine all day, questioned why 120 was still closed on that part. While when arriving to Yosemite Valley, attracted by the beautiful scenery, all of sudden, snowing with hails… Got into the car and wait for an hour, snow stopped. I could understand why 120 was closed, so dangerous driving along the cliffs in this snowing conditions. I heard some people missing while visiting Yosemite Valley.
Finally hitting the Tunnel View while driving along the Valley. There is a Vista point that allows you to appreciate the whole valley. Stayed in this place over 2 hours waiting for sunset, other tourists came, took photos, and left… so cold even with my Canada Goose Jacket on, had to get into the car to warm myself couple of times, left the tripod on the spot… Here was sunset with the crazy clouds covered whole Yosemite Valley! I took lots of photos in this place, only this one having crazy clouds among all these photos, I guess this shape of clouds lasted just few minutes.
Canon EOS R5, EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
ISO50, f/22, 24mm, 3.2s
Unique pair of historical railway bridges constructed in the late 19th century.
On 12 September 1931 a mentally challanged man named Szilveszter Matuska blew up the bridge under a train travelling to Vienna. 22 people died.
The act of Matuska was considered a Communist coup and resulted in the introduction of martial law.
What was considered Haute Coiffure just few months ago, is now inevitably passé. I am more of a Bow-on-your-Head man myself, as that look is timeless. Melon, as we all know, over-ripens after few days and becomes a sting bomb. Literally! as the 10 year olds say todays.
922. Toronto. 2021- Jan 07; P1440567; Upload 2022-Jan 19. Lmx -ZS100
I found this lovely old boat In Patonga on the Central Coast in NSW. Patonga means "oyster" in the Guringai people's language. The Darkinjung or Guringai language is considered the main dialect of the Kuringgai. They are an Indigenous tribe in this area. BTW, I love the name of the boat... Hollywood!!
Considered a separate species of the Scarce Swallowtail with a white/grey ground colour and darker banding. It is found across the Iberian Peninsula and Southern France and can be seen from early February in the Sierra de Tejeda y Almijara on the Costa del Sol in Andalusia (6554). This one was seen 'hill topping' with its cousin Papilio machaon and a handful of Painted Ladies and Red Admirals.
is a castle in Austria, considered one of Austria's most impressive medieval castles. It is on a 172-metre (564 ft) high dolomite rock near Sankt Georgen am Längsee, east of the town of Sankt Veit an der Glan in Carinthia. The rock castle is one of the state's landmarks and a major tourist attraction.
The castle was first mentioned in a deed of donation from King Ludwig the German from the year 860, when Friesach and several farms were donated to the diocese of Salzburg. Among them was a farm near Osterwitz (curtis ad Astaruizza). The castle is mentioned in the oldest documents, dated between the 11th and 12th centuries, and also during the attacks of the Turkish peoples in the 15th century as a place of refuge for the population. Initially owned by Count Ceizolf von Spanheim, a descendant of the German Emperor Arnulf von Karantanien, known as the first Donor von Osterwitz, the castle remains in his family's possession. After the death of Hans Schenk von Osterwitz on May 30, 1478, the last of his tribe, his property passed to King Friedrich III. return.
Skagen is considered the boundary between the Skagerrak (named after Skagen) and the Kattegat. At its very tip is a sandy, shifting headland known as Grenen. Here it's possible to experience the sight of waves clashing together from each side of the tip.
Bridge considered one of the most famous "fighting bridges" in Venice, located near Campo San Barnaba in Dorsoduro.
Der Schopftintling gilt jung – solange der Hut noch nicht ausgebreitet ist und die Lamellen noch weiß oder rosig sind – als guter Speisepilz. Er hat eine zarte Konsistenz und ein mildes Aroma. ... In Verbindung mit Alkohol kann der Schopftintling eine schwach giftige Wirkung haben (Coprinus-Syndrom).
Wenn er altert, rollt sich der Hut während des „Zerfließens“ auf und wird schwarz. Diesen Pilz findet man vom Frühsommer bis zum Spätherbst. Vorsicht jedoch vor alten Exemplaren. Sie lösen sich innerhalb weniger Stunden auf und sind dann ungenießbar.
The Schopftintling is considered a good edible mushroom when young - as long as the hat is not yet spread out and the lamellae are still white or pink. It has a delicate consistency and a mild aroma. ... In combination with alcohol, the baby inks can have a mildly toxic effect (Coprinus syndrome).
As it ages, the hat "deliquesces" and rolls up and turns black. This mushroom can be found from early summer to late autumn. Beware of old specimens, however. They dissolve within a few hours and are then inedible.
The dog (Canis familiaris when considered a distinct species or Canis lupus familiaris when considered a subspecies of the wolf) is a domesticated carnivore of the family Canidae. It is part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog was the first species to be domesticated, and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canids. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. They perform many roles for humans, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently, aiding disabled people and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet of man's best friend.
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is one of two separate dog breeds known as Welsh Corgis that originated in Wales; the other is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. It is one of the oldest breeds of the British Isles. Cardigan Welsh Corgis are known to be an extremely loyal dog breed. They are also versatile and can live in a variety of settings. The Cardigan is a long, low dog with upright ears and a fox brush tail. 36532
some anxiety always goes with it :-)
Ovid, Metamorphoses
Ovid was the first major Roman poet to begin his career during Augustus' reign. Ovid was a contemporary of the older poets Virgil and Horace. Collectively, they are considered the three canonical poets of Latin literature. The Imperial scholar Quintilian described Ovid as the last of the Latin love elegists. He enjoyed enormous popularity during his lifetime. Regardless, the emperor Augustus banished him to a remote province on the Black Sea, where he remained until his death. Ovid himself attributes his exile to carmen et error ("a poem and a mistake"). His reluctance to disclose specifics has resulted in much speculation among scholars.
rose, 'Day Breaker', little theater rose garden, raleigh, north carolina
Considered one of the most visited attractions in Bolivia, the REA (Reserva Nacional de Fauna Andina Eduardo Avaroa) is located in Provincia Sud Lípez, at the southern end of the Department of Potosí.
It is there that the country shows its wildest side: wild life that shows itself without shyness, such as flamingos, guanacos, vicuñas, pumas, Andean foxes, condor and vizcachas; striking landscapes that streak the horizon, outside the car; and archaeological and cultural experiences that set the tone for the trip through this extremely, desert and cold region.
The only dirt road is the Camino Hito-Laguna Colorada. This is the third and final day of the tour.
Any trip that takes place in this country of more than one million km², in the central sector of the continent, is always a demanding adventure of long journeys in 4×4 cars, where public transport does not arrive, or on board buses that make an endless drip through inland villages.
The climate in winter (May to August) is dry, generally with no rain during the summer (December to April). The average temperature is 3 °C (37 °F). The lowest temperatures are recorded during the months of May, June and July.
Special photo - not one but two elephants with raised trunks. The upward-trunked elephant is considered a positive omen, and it is often associated with blessings and good luck to those who encounter it. Kruger National Park - as rain was approaching.
Sagrada Familia, is considered a major achievement for its designer, the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. Sagrada Família basilica has a status, not a cathedral, as is sometimes believed.
The construction of the church was begun in 1882. Initially the project was commissioned another architect, but this came into conflict with the association of funding the construction of the temple. Then the building was commissioned by Gaudí, which completely changed the design, giving it its own style. Over the next four decades he worked intensively on the design, giving it a completely last 15 years of age. During the work, continually adapted and changed the original design.
Towers of the church was completed in 1920, six years later, the architect came up with the passing omnibus. He died not recognized in a shelter for the poor.
November 7, 2010 on Sunday during a solemn Mass, which was attended by 62 thousand. people, Pope Benedict XVI consecrated the Basilica of the Holy Family (Sagrada Familia), raising it to the rank of Minor Basilica.
Completion of construction scheduled for 2026, the 100th anniversary of Gaudi's death.
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Sagrada Familia, uważany jest za główne osiągnięcie jej projektanta, katalońskiego architekta Antoniego Gaudí. Sagrada Família ma status bazyliki, a nie katedry, jak czasem się uważa.
Budowę kościoła rozpoczęto w 1882 roku. Początkowo jej projekt zlecono innemu architektowi, ale ten wszedł w konflikt ze stowarzyszeniem finansującym budowę świątyni. Wówczas zlecenie na budowę otrzymał Gaudí, który całkowicie zmienił projekt, nadając mu własny styl. Przez następne cztery dekady pracował intensywnie nad konstrukcją, poświęcając jej całkowicie ostatnich 15 lat życia. Podczas prac nieustannie dostosowywał i zmieniał pierwotne założenia. Wieże kościoła ukończono w 1920 r. Sześć lat później architekt wpadł pod przejeżdżający omnibus. Zmarł nie rozpoznany w przytułku dla biedaków.
7 listopada 2010 w niedzielę podczas uroczystej mszy świętej, w której uczestniczyło 62 tys. osób, papież Benedykt XVI konsekrował Bazylikę Świętej Rodziny (Sagrada Familia) podnosząc ją do godności bazyliki mniejszej.
Zakończenie budowy przewidziano na rok 2026, 100 lecie śmierci Gaudiego.
Wikipedia: The oriental pied hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris) is an Indo-Malayan pied hornbill, a large canopy-dwelling bird belonging to the family Bucerotidae. Two other common names for this species are Sunda pied hornbill (convexus) and Malaysian pied hornbill.
The species is considered to be among the smallest and most common of the Asian hornbills. lt is found in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, ranging across Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Eastern and Northern India, Indonesia, Laos, peninsular Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam and the Sunda shelf islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Conservation status: Least Concern
This could be considered a kind of "bonus shot" for the Macro Mondays theme "Spiral"... but because it's older it isn't viable of course. I really like the wonderful shapes grapevines create though.
Shot with a Tamron "(Noritsu) 48.5 mm F 2.8" (enlarging) lens on a Canon EOS R5.
Once considered a weed of cornfields, the Common poppy is now in decline due to intensive agricultural practices. It can be found in seeded areas, on roadside verges and waste ground, and in field margins..like this one in Kents Darent Valley
I was by the lake for sunset yesterday evening, and got some quite nice pictures as the sun went down, and some reflections in the calm water.. When I thought it was all over I started to drive home, when I caught a glimpse of the fire in the sky. I considered driving back to try to catch this reflected in the water -- but guessed I would be too late. So we have to make do with this.
The largest living rail in the world, endemic to New Zealand. Considered extinct until it was famously rediscovered in the Murchison Mountains in 1948. The wild population remains in the Murchison Mountains; the species has been translocated to predator-free offshore islands and mainland sanctuaries, and recently reintroduced to northwest Kahurangi National Park. Note distinct iridescent plumage, white undertail, and huge bright red conical bill that extends onto the forehead. Often heard giving a quiet hooting contact call, or a muted boom. Australasian Swamphen (Pukeko) can look similar, but Takahe are much larger, can’t fly, and have no black on wings or back. (eBird)
63 cm; stands c. 50 cm tall; male 2250–3250 (2673) g, female 1850–2600 (2268) g. (Birds of the World)
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What a thrill to see this beautiful endangered rail so early in our visit to New Zealand. Safely translocated to a predator-free island, the family is safe to roam with other native birds. Interesting to watch him using his feet to pull up and eat grass. Being in a safe environment, we could get very close to these wonderful birds.
Tiritiri Matangi, New Zealand. February 2024.
Roadrunner Birding Tours.
Considered the largest wood frame structure in Knox County Illinois, this old early 1900’s school house now sits unused except for Halloween spook shows and the like. There is a walnut wood gymnasium on the top floor. This place was a real showcase in it’s day which proves to me that in it’s heyday this town was bustling and prosperous whereas today it is only a sleepy little village with no business district whatsoever. The current population is about 250. The fortunes of this town rose and fell with the railroad. It has been left high and dry by the winds of fate.
The Normal route sees many attempts all year long and is considered a class 4 climb with route finding and crevasses crossing.
There are two refuges on the mountain, Carrel refuge at 4,800 m (15,744 ft.) and Whymper refuge at 5,000 m (16,400 ft.) where most of the parties do their summit bid from. It is a 6-9 hours climb with slopes up to 60 degrees. People usually start their climb one or two hours before midnight and return to the hut a couple hours before noon in order to avoid rock fall danger caused by sun hit at the glacier entrance known as “El Corredor”.
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Most parties climb directly from the Whymper refuge (5,000 m / 16,400 ft.). It provides bunk-beds (4 dozens), brand new mattresses, toilets, cold water, basic food supplies, stencils, gas stove, fireplace and etc.
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History:
Until the beginning of the 19th century, it was thought that Chimborazo was the highest mountain on Earth (measured from sea level), and such reputation led to many attempts on its summit during the 17th and 18th centuries.
In 1746, the volcano was explored by French academicians from the French Geodesic Mission. Their mission was to determine the sphericity of the Earth. Their work along with another team in Lapland established that the Earth was an oblate spheroid rather than a true sphere. They did not reach the summit of Chimborazo.
In 1802, during his expedition to South America, Alexander von Humboldt, accompanied by Aimé Bonpland and the Ecuadorian Carlos Montúfar, tried to reach the summit. From his description of the mountain, it seems that before he and his companions had to return suffering from altitude sickness they reached a point at 5,875 m, higher than previously attained by any European in recorded history (Incans had reached much higher altitudes previously; see Llullaillaco). In 1831, Jean Baptiste Boussingault and Colonel Hall reached a new "highest point", estimated to be 6,006 m.
Other failed attempts to reach the summit followed.
On 4 January 1880, the English climber Edward Whymper reached the summit of Chimborazo. The route that Whymper took up the mountain is now known as the Whymper route. Edward Whymper, and his Italian guides Louis Carrel and Jean-Antoine Carrel, were the first Europeans to summit a mountain higher than 20,000 feet (6,100 m). As there were many critics who doubted that Whymper had reached the summit, later in the same year he climbed to the summit again, choosing a different route (Pogyos) with the Ecuadorians David Beltrán and Francisco Campaña.
A cockatoo is any of the 21 parrot species belonging to the family Cacatuidae, the only family in the superfamily Cacatuoidea. Along with the Psittacoidea (true parrots) and the Strigopoidea (large New Zealand parrots), they make up the order Psittaciformes. The family has a mainly Australasian distribution, ranging from the Philippines and the eastern Indonesian islands of Wallacea to New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Australia. Cockatoos are recognisable by the prominent crests and curved bills. Their plumage is generally less colourful than that of other parrots, being mainly white, grey or black and often with coloured features in the crest, cheeks or tail. On average they are larger than other parrots; however, the cockatiel, the smallest cockatoo species, is a small bird. Cockatoos prefer to eat seeds, tubers, corms, fruit, flowers and insects. They often feed in large flocks, particularly when ground-feeding. Cockatoos are monogamous and nest in tree hollows. Some cockatoo species have been adversely affected by habitat loss, particularly from a shortage of suitable nesting hollows after large mature trees are cleared; conversely, some species have adapted well to human changes and are considered agricultural pests. R_7015
Pigeons are considered to be one of the most intelligent birds on the planet and able to undertake tasks previously thought to be the sole preserve of humans and primates. ...
But...
Farm Planters: Serenity Style - Farm Planters
Dovecote: Serenity Style - Gilligan Dovecote
Sneakers: EQUAL EQUAL - Kai Sandals
Clothing: AMIAS Savio
Skin: STRAY DOG THEO
Northern Italy
"Mantua me genuit
Calabri rapuere
tenet nunc Parthenope
cecini pascua rura duces"
Publius Vergilius Maro (Andes-Mantua, October 15, 70 B.C. – Brindisi, September 21, 19 B.C.)
Virgil, born in the village of Andes near Mantua, was an ancient Roman poet of the Augustan period. He is is traditionally ranked as Rome's greatest poets, well known for three major works of Latin literature, the Eclogues (or Bucolics), the Georgics, and the epic Aeneid. Aeneid has been considered the national epic of ancient Rome from the time of its composition to the present day.
Cuiaba River
The Pantanal
Brazil
South America
During the trip to Brazil this was the only time I saw the heron. It was at the edge of the river mostly behind low hanging branches.
The striated heron (Butorides striata) also known as mangrove heron, little heron or green-backed heron, is a small heron. Striated herons are mostly non-migratory and noted for some interesting behavioral traits. Their breeding habitat is small wetlands in the Old World tropics from west Africa to Japan and Australia.
This bird was long considered to be conspecific with the closely related North American species, the green heron, which is now usually separated as B. virescens, as well as the lava heron of the Galápagos Islands (now B. sundevalli, but often included in B. striata, e.g. by BirdLife International; collectively they were called "green-backed herons". – Wikipedia
Sagrada Familia, is considered a major achievement for its designer, the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. Sagrada Família basilica has a status, not a cathedral, as is sometimes believed.
The construction of the church was begun in 1882. Initially the project was commissioned another architect, but this came into conflict with the association of funding the construction of the temple. Then the building was commissioned by Gaudí, which completely changed the design, giving it its own style. Over the next four decades he worked intensively on the design, giving it a completely last 15 years of age. During the work, continually adapted and changed the original design.
Towers of the church was completed in 1920, six years later, the architect came up with the passing omnibus. He died not recognized in a shelter for the poor.
November 7, 2010 on Sunday during a solemn Mass, which was attended by 62 thousand. people, Pope Benedict XVI consecrated the Basilica of the Holy Family (Sagrada Familia), raising it to the rank of Minor Basilica.
Completion of construction scheduled for 2026, the 100th anniversary of Gaudi's death.
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Sagrada Familia, uważany jest za główne osiągnięcie jej projektanta, katalońskiego architekta Antoniego Gaudí. Sagrada Família ma status bazyliki, a nie katedry, jak czasem się uważa.
Budowę kościoła rozpoczęto w 1882 roku. Początkowo jej projekt zlecono innemu architektowi, ale ten wszedł w konflikt ze stowarzyszeniem finansującym budowę świątyni. Wówczas zlecenie na budowę otrzymał Gaudí, który całkowicie zmienił projekt, nadając mu własny styl. Przez następne cztery dekady pracował intensywnie nad konstrukcją, poświęcając jej całkowicie ostatnich 15 lat życia. Podczas prac nieustannie dostosowywał i zmieniał pierwotne założenia. Wieże kościoła ukończono w 1920 r. Sześć lat później architekt wpadł pod przejeżdżający omnibus. Zmarł nie rozpoznany w przytułku dla biedaków.
7 listopada 2010 w niedzielę podczas uroczystej mszy świętej, w której uczestniczyło 62 tys. osób, papież Benedykt XVI konsekrował Bazylikę Świętej Rodziny (Sagrada Familia) podnosząc ją do godności bazyliki mniejszej.
Zakończenie budowy przewidziano na rok 2026, 100 lecie śmierci Gaudiego.
While beavers are considered to be pests by some, scientists actually have proven that beavers are a “Keystone” species in North America. This means that beavers play a crucial role in biodiversity. Innumerable species rely either partly or entirely on beaver-created habitat, and many of these species are either threatened or endangered. Therefore, whenever we can coexist with beavers, we are providing the habitat necessary for supporting many other species, and protecting the web of life upon which we all depend.
• Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly is considered like one of the twenty most beautiful villages of the Quebec province. The lordship took the name of Tilly on August 31, 1700. It is situated on the Southern shore of the Saint Lawrence River, 25 kms west from Quebec City.
• Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly est considéré comme un des des vingt plus beaux villages du Québec. La seigneurie prit le nom de Tilly le 31 août, 1700. Ce village est situé à 25 kilomètres à l'ouest de la Ville de Québec, sur la rive sud du fleuve Saint-Laurent.
• Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly es considerado uno de los veinte pueblos más bellos de Quebec. El señorío tomó el nombre de Tilly el 31 de agosto de 1700. Este pueblo está situado a 25 kilómetros al oeste de la Ciudad de Québec, en la orilla sur del río San Lorenzo.
Annnnd part two of "After Midnight". I wanted to stick to the one Kuji one Noah format, so i had to do a second picture even tho the one before was not so well received. I really struggled with motivation this time around so I hope it does not show and i hope that it gets better for the next pictures~ maybe you enjoy it anyways.
I have seen two brands i really like are looking for bloggers right now and i was fighting with me to apply but i still think im neither good enough nor have a big enough audience to be considered at all. so maybe sometime next year when i actually have some things to show. Thx to Vin for pepp talking me into trying it and i really almost did but im so scared to make a fool out of me that i just can't yet.
also I did not manage to be online a lot the last few days, so i'm behind in comments. i will try to get it done tomorrow, i promise!
anyways. Thx for sticking with me! Love you all! and see you in Comments~♥
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* The beautiful complete Lingerie set and the pearl necklace are from Muse
* My Hair is from Doux
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These gliders are considered uncommon at best - but I think they are more common than that. It's just hard to get one perched. If you see a darker/browner glider flying than our yellow Wandering Glider (Globe skimmer) ... it's either a female WG (which can look darker and reddish) OR a Spot-winged glider. foty @ the wetlands, North Georgia
Kansas is considered one of the most prestigious college basketball programs in the country with six overall national championships (4 NCAA Tournament championships and 2 Helms national championships), as well being runner-up six times and having the most conference titles in the nation. Crowned the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Champion. Note: Both of my Children Graduated From KU..."Once a Jayhawk Always A Jayhawk" ;)
The Mandarin Duck is generally considered to be the most beautiful duck in the world. I would agree. Since this duck is only native to certain countries in Asia, this one is undoubtedly an escapee or a release. He has become quite a star locally, not only because he is seemingly adapting well to the wild, but he's also taken up with a lady Wood Duck! I shot him mostly in the water today (over 1200 images!) with his lady friend, but I was intrigued when he repeatedly climbed up the bank of the creek and walked towards me. At one point, he was less than 8 feet from me. He would then jump/fly back to the creek, only to repeat this three times! I was the only photographer here early this morning, and I can't tell you what a thrill it was to see and photograph him!
Kiev Pechersk Lavra, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra or Kyivo-Pechers’ka Lavra (Ukrainian: Києво-Печерська лавра: Kyievo-Pechers'ka lavra; Russian: Киeво-Печерская лавра: Kiyevo-Pecherskaya lavra), also known as the Kyiv Monastery of the Caves, is a historic Orthodox Christian monastery which gave its name to one of the city districts where it is located in Kyiv.
Since its foundation as the cave monastery in 1051, the Lavra has been a preeminent center of Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Eastern Europe. Together with the Saint Sophia Cathedral, it is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery complex is considered a separate national historic-cultural preserve (sanctuary), the national status to which was granted on 13 March 1996. The Lavra is not only located in another part of the city, but is part of a different national sanctuary than Saint Sophia Cathedral.
Often considered a pest, this creature does have redeeming qualities. The shell has 4 or 5 spirals ranging from dark brown to a golden color, and is quite beautiful when viewed closely. It usually lives in forests, meadows, hedges, farmland, gardens and parks. As it frequents crops for food, it is often considered an undesirable pest.
Watching Michael Peterson
known as 'MP'
He was considered one of the best surfers in Australia during the early to mid-1970s and was recognised for his deep tube riding skill, especially at Kirra on the Gold Coast, Australia.
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Hogg’s falls are considered one of Grey County’s best-kept secrets. The falls are secluded, camouflaged and yet easily accessible. Named after William Hogg, a first-class Cricketer, the waterfall is situated fairly close to the impressive Eugenia Falls (no good reasons to not see them both!). A lovely hike through the woods and along the river of Boyne will take you to the 7 meter tall falls that has water all year round. The trail continues across Lower Valley Road into a magnificent amphitheater surrounded the the high hills.
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Samburu National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
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Oryx is a genus consisting of four large antelope species. Three of them are native to arid parts of Africa, and the fourth to the Arabian Peninsula. Their fur is pale with contrasting dark markings in the face and on the legs, and their long horns are almost straight.
The East African oryx (Oryx beisa) inhabits eastern Africa, and the closely related gemsbok (Oryx gazella) inhabits southern Africa. Neither is threatened, though the former is considered Near Threatened by the IUCN.
The gemsbok is monotypic, and the East African oryx has two subspecies; East African oryx "proper" (O. b. beisa) and the fringe-eared oryx (O. b. callotis). In the past, both were considered subspecies of the gemsbok.- Wikipedia
The St. George Chapel (in local dialect Sant Jöüri) is considered the oldest Romanesque chapel in Eastern Switzerland and is the only surviving example of a two-nave vaulted building in Switzerland. It rises above the village of Berschis on a rock spike and is thus one of the most striking art monuments on the way between Zurich and Chur.
The steeply sloping St. Georgsberg on three sides already offered a naturally protected settlement site in the early days. The excavations of 1937 have brought to light the traces of a settlement from the later Bronze Age, and today the fortification, which is no longer visible, dates back to the late Roman age. It is likely that the complex was converted into a church castle in the post-Roman period with the installation of the chapel towards the end of the first millennium.
The first written mention probably comes from the year 1253, the document does not show, however, whether a village chapel in Berschis already stood, or whether, which is much more likely, the chapel St. George is meant.The report of the Churer Visitator from the year 1639 Austin gives about the original furnishings and the construction of the chapel.
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South Africa
Capetown
Pigeon photo taken on the streets of Cape Town, South Africa.
The Rock Dove (Columba livia,) is the wild ancestor of domestic Pigeons the world over, which were originally domesticated to provide food. Feral Pigeons come in all shades, some bluer, others blacker – some are pale grey with darker checked markings, others an unusual shade of dull brick-red or cinnamon-brown. Some can be more or less white while others look exactly like wild Rock Doves. They can be considered a nuisance in urban areas where numbers are allowed to increase.
The habitat of the rock pigeons are urban and suburban areas, marine and Intertidal, and farmland. They weigh 230-370g. Their wingspan is 63-70cm. Their diet is seeds and cereals. - Wikipedia.
Germania, Berlino, Oberbaumbrucke, Primavera 2015
Il Ponte Oberbaum (tedesco: Oberbaumbrücke) è un ponte a due piani che attraversa il fiume Sprea a Berlino ed è considerato uno dei punti più caratteristici della città. C'è un ponte qui dal 1732, in origine era di legno e poi venne modificato in quello attuale dopo il 1879. Esso collega Friedrichshain e Kreuzberg, quartieri una volta divisi dal Muro di Berlino, ed è pertnto diventato un simbolo importante dell'unità di Berlino. La parte inferiore del ponte è stradale e quella superiore ferroviaria per la linea U-Bahn U1. Il ponte appare spesso nel film del 1998 Lola corre.
The Oberbaum Bridge (German: Oberbaumbrücke) is a double-deck bridge crossing Berlin's River Spree, considered one of the city's landmarks. There is a bridge here from 1732, originally it was a wooden one and then it was modified in the actual one after the 1879. It links Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg, former boroughs that were divided by the Berlin Wall, and has become an important symbol of Berlin’s unity. The lower deck of the bridge carries a roadway, and the upper deck carries Berlin U-Bahn line U1. The bridge appears prominently in the 1998 film Run Lola Run.
Considered a symbol of wilderness; its rich yodeling and moaning calls, heard by day or night, are characteristic sounds of early summer in the north woods
Bartholome Island
Galapagos Islands
Off The Coast of Ecuador
Sally Lightfoot Crab in among the rocks on the beach of Bartholome Island in the Galapagos.
According to Wikipedia, Grapsus grapsus is one of the most common crabs along the western coast of the Americas. It is known variously as, "red rock crab", "abuete negro", and along with crabs such as Percnon gibbesi as, "Sally Lightfoot". The crab is about eight inches in size.
Grapsus grapsus is found along the Pacific coast of Mexico, Central America, South America (as far south as northern Peru), and on nearby islands, including the Galápagos Islands. It is also found along the Atlantic coast of South America but is replaced in the eastern Atlantic Ocean (Ascension Island and West Africa) by its congener Grapsus adscensionis.
This crab lives among the rocks at the often turbulent, windy shore, just above the limit of the sea spray. It feeds on algae primarily, sometimes sampling other plant matter and dead animals. It is a quick-moving and agile crab, and hard to catch. Not considered very edible by humans, it is used as bait by fishermen.
G. grapsus has been observed in an apparent cleaning symbiosis taking ticks from marine iguanas on the Galápagos Islands. Grapsus grapsus was collected by Charles Darwin during his voyages on HMS Beagle. – Wikipedia
Considered among the "good" areas to live in Vancouver, the False Creek area also has some "bad" looking elements. A scenic tour aboard one of the many Sea-bus, ferries us to an area that includes a rather "ugly" foreground boat. This is among many that have been left derelict or semi habitable. There are many examples left behind, while the city looks for ways to have them removed.
Chassepierre is part of the Belgian town Florenville located in Wallonia in the province of Luxembourg.
The village is a member of the non-profit organization Les Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie ("The Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia"). The name Chassepierre comes from Casa petrea, the Latin for "stone house". Indeed, the houses of the village are mostly made of stones from the 18th and 19th century.
The village, considered one of the most charming of Belgium, is mainly famous for its international festival of street art, more commonly known as la Fête des Artistes (literally "the Artists' Festival"). The Chassepierre Festival takes place every year on the second-to-last weekend of August.
The festival currently gathers some 50 professional performance companies with different artists such as actors, musicians, dancers, and acrobats from all over the world. More than 30,000 visitors take part in this festival every year.
The urban nucleus of San José is considered the capital of the Natural Park, for being the largest population within the park and for having all the necessary services. It is part of the municipality of Níjar, and has about 800 inhabitants, doubling or tripling this number in summer, House in San Jose Cabo de Gata even if its environment is not out of keeping with the environment of the Park, their houses are small white walls constructions that are governed by the urbanistic law of the interior of the natural parks. San José was a small town dedicated to fishing and nowadays its main activity is the tourist sector, and all kinds of services have been built, such as the marina. Some houses overlook the sea from the medium cliffs that enclose the town, having a spectacular view of the sea.
The village square has a lot of life, there are restaurants with their terraces and a shop. Great playground, which gives joy for the number of children who enjoy it. Also starting from the square and extending to the small promenade, we can find on certain holidays some craft stalls with necklaces, pendants, decorative objects, etc. made in various materials such as leather, metal or shells. These interesting places show a part of the Bohemian foreigners who have chosen the enclave of the Natural Park to live and make a living with their craft or artistic activity.
El núcleo urbano de San José es considerado la capital del Parque Natural, por ser la población más grande dentro del parque y por contar con todos los servicios necesarios. Forma parte del municipio de Níjar, y tiene censados unos 800 habitantes, duplicando o triplicando este número en verano,Casa en San Jose Cabo de Gata aún siendo así su ambiente no desentona con el entorno del Parque, sus casas son construcciones bajitas de paredes blancas que se rigen por la ley urbanística del interior de los parques naturales. San José fue un pueblecito dedicado a la pesca y en la actualidad su actividad fundamental es el sector turístico, siendo así, se han construido todo tipo de servicios como el puerto deportivo. Algunas casas se asoman al mar desde los medianos acantilados que encierran al pueblo, teniendo una vista espectacular del mar.
La plaza del pueblo tiene mucha vida, hay establecimientos de restauración con sus terrazas y alguna tienda. Estupendo el parque infantil, que da alegría por la cantidad de niños que lo disfrutan. También partiendo de la plaza y alargándose hasta el pequeño paseo marítimo, podemos encontrar en determinados dias festivos unos puestos de artesanía con collares, colgantes , objetos decorativos etc. realizados en diversos materiales como cuero, metal o conchas. Estos interesantes puestos dan muestra de una parte de los foráneos bohemios que han elegido el enclave del Parque Natural para vivir y ganarse la vida con su actividad artesanal o artística.