Karasawa

涸沢

Another fun of Karasawa is the colorful tent village. My tent also contributes to the illumination.

涸沢のもう一つの楽しみがカラフルなテント村。微力ながら自分のテントもライトアップに貢献してます。

Matsumoto city, Nagano pref, Japan

People are in big confusion

they don't like their constitutions

Everyday they draw conclusions

And they're still prepared for war

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Below I found at

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William Faulkner, American Novelist Quotes

Birth Day: Sept. 25, 1897; Death Day: July 6, 1962

The best job that was ever offered to me was to become a landlord in a brothel. In my opinion it's the perfect milieu for an artist to work in.

The end of wisdom is to dream high enough to lose the dream in the seeking of it.

The last sound on the worthless earth will be two human beings trying to launch a homemade spaceship and already quarreling about where they are going next.

The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

The past is not dead. In fact, it's not even past.

We have to start teaching ourselves not to be afraid.

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Saturday, August 23, 2008

Feastday of St. Rose of Lima, virgin

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Rose_of_Lima

A reflection on today's Sacred Scripture:

Ezekiel 43:1-7ab

Psalm 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14

Matthew 23:1-12

St. Therese of the Child Jesus taught us that it is in the way we perform and encounter the little things in life, our day to day duties, that we demonstrate our love of Christ.

Today the Church celebrates the feast of St. Rose of Lima, a Third Order Dominican. The Divine Office describes simply that "she led a virtuous life at home and made great progress in a life of penance and contemplation, dying on August 24, 1617."

Though at times we experience great upheavals in our lives, most of our days and nights are routine, filled with the obligations of caring for families through our work, prayer and community service. It is within these confines that each of us is called to sainthood. It is here that Christ is with us. Let us be open to looking for Him here with our love.

St. Rose of Lima, pray for us.

- Joan of Jesus, OCDS | email: jmurphy@utica.edu

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If you need a laugh...

THREE WOMEN, TWO YOUNGER, AND ONE SENIOR CITIZEN WERE SITTING NAKED IN A SAUNA.

SUDDENLY THERE WAS A BEEPING SOUND. THE YOUNG WOMAN PRESSED HER FOREARM AND THE BEEP STOPPED.THE OTHERS LOOKED AT HER QUESTIONINGLY. ''THAT WAS MY PAGER,' SHE SAID. 'I HAVE A MICROCHIP UNDER THE SKIN OF MY ARM.'

A FEW MINUTES LATER, A PHONE RANG. THE SECOND YOUNG WOMAN LIFTED HER PALM TO HER EAR. WHEN SHE FINISHED,SHE EXPLAINED, 'THAT WAS MY MOBILE PHONE, I HAVE A MICROCHIP IN MY HAND.'

THE OLDER WOMAN FELT VERY LOW-TECH. NOT TO BE OUT DONE, SHE DECIDED SHE HAD TO DO SOMETHING JUST AS IMPRESSIVE.

SHE STEPPED OUT OF THE SAUNA AND WENT TO THE BATHROOM...SHE RETURNED WITH A PIECE OF TOILET PAPER HANGING FROM HER REAR END.

THE OTHERS RAISED THEIR EYEBROWS AND STARED AT HER.

THE OLDER WOMAN FINALLY SAID:

'WELL, WILL YOU LOOK AT THAT.....I'M GETTING A FAX!!'

EXPLORE # 489, # 496 on Sunday, August 24, 2008

Der Name Wuhlgartengelände geht auf ein Krankenhaus zurück, das 1893 als „Anstalt für Epileptische Wuhlgarten bei Biesdorf“ mit einer Kapazität von 1.000 Betten eröffnet wurde. Der Bauherr, die Stadt Berlin, entschied sich bewusst für eine damals weit außerhalb der Berliner Stadtgrenze angelegte Psychiatrische Klinik, die über einen Eisenbahnanschluss zur Ostbahn verfügte.

Nach den medizinischen Erkenntnissen, vor allem Wilhelm Griesingers (1817-1868), dass neben der Behandlung auch Arbeitstherapie und Erholungsmöglichkeiten in Parkanlagen und auf landwirtschaftlichen Flächen zur Genesung der Kranken beitragen können, wurde hier im Bereich Wuhletal eine großzügige Bebauung realisiert. Die Weitläufigkeit, die natürlichen landschaftlichen Gegebenheiten und die Begrenzung durch die Eisenbahntrasse führten dazu, dass das Gelände weder eine Mauer noch Zäune erhielt. Die Bebauung in lockerer Villenform (Pavillonstil) war im Stil der Neorenaissance entworfen wordenund orientierte sich an den damals gültigen Empfehlungen, außer getrennten Unterbringungsmöglichkeiten für Frauen und Männer auch Werkstätten, landwirtschaftliche Einrichtungen mit Nutzflächen und Tierhaltung sowie ein autarkes Versorgungssystem (Trinkwasser mit Wasserturm, Abwasser, Energieversorgung, Heizung mit eigenem Kesselhaus) vorzusehen.

Nach der Erstbebauung von 1890 bis 1893 entstanden bis zum Jahre 1905 Erweiterungsbauten vor allem für den medizinischen Bereich. Schließlich gab es auf dem Gelände 44 Einzelgebäude, darunter fünf größere mehrflügelige Bauten mit dem zentral angelegten Verwaltungsgebäude. Ab 1946 konnte nach schweren Kriegsschäden der Krankenhausbetrieb zur Versorgung psychisch Erkrankter sukzessive wieder aufgenommen werden. Ab 1961 hieß es dann „Städtisches Krankenhaus für Psychiatrie und Neurologie Wuhlgarten“. 1968 schließlich erhielt es den Namen Wilhelm-Griesinger-Krankenhaus aus Anlass des 100. Geburtstags des Mitbegründers der modernen, naturwissenschaftlich orientierten Psychiatrie, bis zur Schließung der Einrichtung 1992. Die im zweiten Weltkrieg zerstörte Krankenhauskirche konnte 1994 bis 1997 auf Basis der alten Pläne wieder aufgebaut werden. Mitte der 1990-er Jahre wurde auf dem Gelände eines der modernsten Unfallkrankenhäuser Deutschlands gebaut, das auch einen Teil der historischen Bauten nutzt. Einige der villenähnlichen Pavillons wurden auch an Privatpersonen veräußert und werden als Einfamlienhäuser genutzt. Andere dienen Gesundheitseinrichtungen, das frühere Verwaltungsgebäude wurde zur Schule umgebaut.

Quelle: Wikipedia

The name "Wuhlgarten Area" derives from a hospital opened in 1893 as the "Wuhlgarten Institution for Epileptics near Biesdorf" with a capacity of 1,000 beds. The owner, the city of Berlin, deliberately chose a psychiatric hospital that was at that time located far outside the Berlin city limits and had a railway connection to Berlin.Following the medical insights, especially those of Wilhelm Griesinger (1817-1868), that in addition to treatment, work therapy and recreational opportunities in parks and on agricultural land could contribute to the recovery of the sick, a spacious development was realised here in the Wuhletal area. The spaciousness, the natural landscape conditions and the limitation by the railway line led to the fact that the area received neither a wall nor fences. The development in loose villa form (pavilion style) was designed in the neo-Renaissance style and was oriented towards the recommendations valid at the time to provide not only separate accommodation for women and men but also workshops, agricultural facilities with farmland and animal husbandry as well as a self-sufficient supply system (drinking water with water tower, sewage, energy supply, heating with its own boiler house).

After the initial construction from 1890 to 1893, extensions were built until 1905, mainly for the medical sector. Finally, there were 44 individual buildings on the site, including five larger multi-wing buildings with the centrally located administration building. From 1946, following severe war damage, the hospital was able to gradually resume operations to care for the mentally ill. From 1961, it was then called the "Wuhlgarten Municipal Hospital for Psychiatry and Neurology". Finally, in 1968, it was given the name Wilhelm Griesinger Hospital on the occasion of the 100th birthday of the co-founder of modern, scientifically orientated psychiatry, until the facility was closed in 1992. The Hopsital Church, destroyed in the Second World War, was rebuilt between 1994 and 1997 on the basis of the old plans. In the mid-1990s, one of the most modern accident hospitals in Germany was built on the site, which also uses some of the historic buildings. Some of the villa-like pavilions were also sold to private individuals and are used as single-family homes. Others serve health facilities, and the former administration building was converted into a school.

Source: Wikipedia, German edition.

Honfleur is a commune in the Calvados department in Normandy en.normandie-tourisme.fr/normandy-tourism-109-2.html in northwestern France. It is located on the southern bank of the estuary of the Seine across from le Havre and very close to the exit of the Pont de Normandie. Its inhabitants are called Honfleurais. It is especially known for its old, beautiful picturesque port, characterized by its houses with slate-covered frontages, painted many times by artists, including in particular Gustave Courbet, Eugène Boudin, Claude Monet and Johan Jongkind, forming the école de Honfleur (Honfleur school) which contributed to the appearance of the Impressionist movement. The Sainte-Catherine church, which has a bell tower separate from the principal building, is the largest church made out of wood in France. The first written record of Honfleur is a reference by Richard III, Duke of Normandy, in 1027. By the middle of the 12th century, the city represented a significant transit point for goods from Rouen to England. Located on the estuary of one of the principal rivers of France with a safe harbour and relatively rich hinterland, Honfleur profited from its strategic position from the start of the Hundred Years' War. The town's defences were strengthened by Charles V in order to protect the estuary of the Seine from attacks from the English. This was supported by the nearby port of Harfleur. However, Honfleur was taken and occupied by the English in 1357 and from 1419 to 1450. When under French control, raiding parties often set out from the port to ransack the English coasts, including partially destroying the town of Sandwich, in Kent, England, in the 1450s. At the end of the Hundred Years' War, Honfleur benefited from the boom in maritime trade until the end of the 18th century. Trade was disturbed during the wars of religion in the 16th century. The port saw the departure of a number of explorers, in particular in 1503 of Binot Paulmierde Gonneville to the coasts of Brazil. In 1506, local man Jean Denis departed for Newfoundland island and the mouth of the Saint Lawrence. An expedition in 1608, organised by Samuel de Champlain, founded the city of Quebec in modern day Canada. After 1608, Honfleur thrived on trade with Canada, the West Indies, the African coasts and the Azores. As a result, the town became one of the five principal ports for the slave trade in France. During this time the rapid growth of the town saw the demolition of its fortifications on the orders of Colbert. The wars of the French revolution and the First Empire, and in particular the continental blockade, caused the ruin of Honfleur. It only partially recovered during the 19th century with the trading of wood from northern Europe. Trade was however limited by the silting up of the entrance to the port and development of the modern port at Le Havre. The port however still functions today. On August 25, 1944, Honfleur was liberated together by the British army - 19th Platoon of the 12th Devon's, 6th Air Landing Brigade, the Belgian army (Brigade Piron) on 25 August 1944.[1] and the Canadian army without any combat. en.normandie-tourisme.fr/articles/honfleur-278-2.html

I'm aware I haven't been contributing very much to Flickr World recently. Sorry about that. I've got an overwhelming collection of RAW images from the last few weeks, so much so that I haven't really known where to start. And then the weather has been rather good. August has often been a bit of a disappointment in Cornwall in recent years, but this summer it's not been too bad. Not another 1976 you understand (and that date in itself tells you how rare a fantastic summer is in the UK), but there have been enough sunny afternoons where the garden loungers have proved to be too much of a temptation.

And finally there's work. I'm a finance manager in a further education college, which usually kills the conversation, although it kills my brain cells just as quickly. The cumulative effect of 20 years of non stop reporting deadlines in the same job is starting to take its toll on this tired and weary soul as the new academic year starts, and in recent weeks it's been a struggle to look at the contents of my SD card, let alone go out and take more photos. But at least, as I keep reminding myself, this is my last year at work, and in 12 months I'll be free to roam the land on Tuesday afternoons, or at any other random time that grabs me, with my camera bag and a flask of coffee. I will also do the first thing that all self respecting colleagues who leave the world of education do, and book a September holiday. Very possibly for the whole of September. At the moment I feel like a boxer who's just stepped into the ring for the final round.

So it was good to catch up with Lee yesterday and head for the familiar "go to" location 12 miles down the road on the first weekend after the end of the main holiday season. High tide coincided with sunset and I had an idea in mind, although the light wasn't playing ball over Godrevy Lighthouse, the ever obvious focal point in these parts. We scratched our heads and looked at the always ignored lifeguard hut and the grasses in the foreground. Then I decided upon a competing focal point, namely myself and set the 10 second timer before charging into the scene in the direction of the cliff edge, where you find me gazing enigmatically in the direction of St Ives. Not an evening for classic photos, but a lovely evening to be out in a place that never ceases to inspire.

So bear with me folks, as I cling on to the annual box of delights we call the autumn term. I'm still here - I just need to catch up on sleep a lot. It's always great to hear from you and see your pictures and read your stories. It's been another beautiful weekend, and I'm glad to have managed to post a photo of it here. Have a good week all.

I contributed to half this project-surprise surprise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Done completely for the art of photography ;p

Afternoon light glances off an aspen-bedecked hillside, and filters into the shallow, shady bowl that cups Lizard Lake, near the Crystal River in Colorado. Sumac, Mountain Birch, diminutive sedges and stately dark Engelmann Spruce all contribute their hues to the orchestra of color that plays for a few brief movements each year in the high country of the Rockies. Then the winds come, the daylight wanes, and winter arrives, resetting the clock to begin the ancient cycle again.

Thanks for looking, and for taking the time to visit!

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try something new

i think i'd better make more effort on this style

In my boat along Gothenburg coastline = www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB8C6jHDSSA visiting Önnered, Fiskebäck, Hinsholmskilen, Saltholmen and Långedrag.

The herring rush in the late 1700s contributed to the development of Långedrag and that a road was built to Gothenburg. In the mid 1800s, the steamship Titanic made regular day trips with bathers to Långedrag. A cold-bath house with separate facilities for men and women and a restaurant was built. Royal Gothenburg Yacht Club is established in Långedrag.

Tamarisks are plants that are frequently found in coastal environments and that tolerate saltiness and sandy soils well. Insalty ones, and contribute to the consolidation of dunes and protection from the winds. Their ability to resist saltiness and sandy soils make them ideal plants for life near the sea.

Therefore, when we talk about "tamarisks queens of the sea", we are probably referring to their importance as plants that dominate the coastal landscape, thanks to their adaptability to this type of environment

According to its website: "Kepaniwai Park and Heritage Gardens, adjacent to the Wailuku Stream, is a beautiful public park containing displays that honor the cultures that contributed to modern Maui." This pagoda is in the Korean Garden.

In Explore Jun 25, 2025 #190

Explore Takeover - Travel Photography

Bergen, Rügen, Germany

The waiting hall of the tiny railway station of Bergen on the island of Rügen offers a creative outlet for those who have to wait.

We contributed a line or two to the "open source" project of this crocheted piece. :-)

It's my favourite time of year on Flickr again: Roid Week! Go to the pool right now and check it out - there's some fantastic work there, and it's not too late to contribute, it'll be running all week!

This Polaroid was shot for a book on London's Lost Rivers, written by Tom Bolton, to be published in September by Strange Attractor Press. It was shot along the course of the River Tyburn - right by Buckingham Palace!

Million Dollar Staircase

The New York State Capitol is the capitol building of the U.S. state of New York. Housing the New York State Legislature, it is located in the state capital city Albany as part of the Empire State Plaza on State Street in Capitol Park. The building, completed in 1899 at a cost of $25 million (worth approximately half a billion current dollars), was the most expensive government building of its time.[citation needed] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971, then included as a contributing property when the Lafayette Park Historic District was listed in 1978. The following year it was declared a National Historic Landmark

Der Azaleen- und Rhododendronpark Kromlau ist ein ca. 200 ha großer Landschaftspark im Ortsteil Kromlau der Gemeinde Gablenz im Landkreis Görlitz. Er gilt als die größte Rhododendren-Freilandanlage in Deutschland und ist bei freiem Eintritt immer geöffnet. 1842 erwarb der Großgrundbesitzer Friedrich Hermann Rötschke das Gut Kromlau. Ab 1844, mit den ersten Anpflanzungen einheimischer und fremdländischer Gehölze in diesem Gut, stellte Rötschke fast die Hälfte seines Besitzes zur Gestaltung des Parks zur Verfügung. Es wurden Basaltsteine mit Ochsenkarren aus verschiedenen Steinbrüchen der Sächsischen Schweiz und Böhmen herbeigeholt. Aus den sechskantigen Basaltstelen entstanden Höhlen, Grotten und Pyramiden, der Richterstuhl, die Orgel, Himmel und Hölle, im Wasser und zu Lande. 1875 tauschte Friedrich Herrmann Rötschke sein Rittergut gegen Bauplätze in Wilmersdorf bei Berlin ein. Das Kromlauer Schloss hatte von hier an sieben Besitzer in vierzehn Jahren. 1889 erwarb Graf von und zu Egloffstein-Arklitten das Rittergut und beauftragte ab 1893 den Gartenbauinspektor Georg Eichler mit der Parkpflege. Dieser begann neben den bisherigen Baum- und Strauchgewächsen in größerem Umfang Rhododendren und Freiland-Azaleen anzupflanzen. Sie sollten zu einem harmonisch abgerundeten Erscheinungsbild der Parkanlage beitragen. Außerdem legten die Gartengestalter in den Moorsenken eigens zum Verkauf bestimmte Blumenzüchtungen an, die einen einträglichen Nebenverdienst erbrachten und der Entwicklung des Parks zugutekamen.

Nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg wurde der Kromlauer Park aufgrund der Bodenreform in Volkseigentum überführt und 1948 zum Naturschutzgebiet erklärt. Erst ab 1966 begannen die zielgerichtete Pflege und Rekonstruktion des Parks. Heute ist die Gemeinde Gablenz Eigentümer des Kromlauer Parkes.

Zu den interessantesten Bauwerken im Kromlauer Park zählen das Kromlauer Schloss und die von 1863 bis 1882 aus Basalt- und Feldsteinen errichtete Rakotzbrücke (Rakotz = Sorbisch für Krebs, denn Kromlau liegt im Siedlungsgebiet der Sorben), die im Volksmund auch Teufelsbrücke genannt wird. Mit einer Spannweite von 35 m quert sie den Rakotzsee, kann jedoch nicht betreten werden. Ihr Halbkreis spiegelt sich im See und bildet so optisch einen vollständigen Kreis. Die im See angeordneten Basaltsäulen werden „Orgel“ genannt. Eine Reihe von Wanderwegen erschließt den Park und die weiteren Sehenswürdigkeiten.

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Kromlau Azalea and Rhododendron Park is a landscaped park covering around 200 hectares in the village of Kromlau, part of of the municipality of Gablenz in the district of Görlitz in east Saxony. It is considered the largest open-air rhododendron park in Germany and is always open with free admission. The large landowner Friedrich Hermann Rötschke acquired the Kromlau estate in 1842. From 1844, with the first plantings of native and non-native trees and shrubs on the estate, Rötschke allocated almost half of his property to the creation of the park. Basalt stones were brought in with ox carts from various quarries in Saxon Switzerland and Bohemia. Caves, grottos and pyramids, the Judge's Seat, the Organ, Heaven and Hell, in water and on land, were created from the hexagonal basalt steles. In 1875, Friedrich Herrmann Rötschke exchanged his estate for building plots in Wilmersdorf near Berlin. From then on, Kromlau Castle had seven owners in fourteen years. In 1889, Count von und zu Egloffstein-Arklitten acquired the manor and from 1893 commissioned the horticultural inspector Georg Eichler to maintain the park. He began planting rhododendrons and azaleas on a large scale alongside the existing trees and shrubs. They were to contribute to the harmonious appearance of the park. In addition, the garden designers planted flower cultivars in the bog depressions specifically for sale, which generated a lucrative side income and benefited the development of the park.

After the Second World War, the Kromlau Park was transferred to public ownership as a result of the land reform and declared a nature reserve in 1948. It was not until 1966 that targeted maintenance and reconstruction of the park began. Today, the municipality of Gablenz is the owner of Kromlau Park.

The most interesting buildings in Kromlau Park include Kromlau Manor and the Rakotz Bridge (Rakotz = Sorbian for crab - Kromlau is part of the settlement area of the recognised slavic minority of the Sorbs), which was built between 1863 and 1882 from basalt and fieldstone and is also known locally as the Devil's Bridge. With a span of 35 metres, it crosses Lake Rakotz, but can not be walked on. Its semi-circle is reflected in the lake and thus visually forms a complete circle. The basalt columns arranged in the lake are called ‘organs’. A series of hiking trails provide access to the park and the other sights.

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Needle ice is a needle-shaped column of ice formed by groundwater. Needle ice forms when the temperature of the soil is above 0 °C (32 °F) and the surface temperature of the air is below 0 °C (32 °F). Liquid water underground rises to the surface by capillary action, and then freezes and contributes to a growing needle-like ice column. The process usually occurs at night when the air temperature reaches its minimum.

The ice needles are typically a few centimetres long. While growing, they may lift or push away small soil particles. On sloped surfaces, needle ice may be a factor contributing to soil creep.

Naaldijs is naaldvormige ijskristallen gevormd uit bevroren grondwater. Het is een natuurfenomeen dat zich voordoet wanneer de temperatuur van de bodem net boven 0°C en de temperatuur van de lucht net onder 0°C ligt. Door capillaire werking wordt grondwater naar het oppervlak gebracht, alwaar het door de koude lucht bevriest tot naaldvormige ijskristallen. De kristallen kunnen een lengte van enkele centimeters bereiken. Omdat water uitzet bij bevriezen, kunnen er scheuren in de bodem ontstaan. Op hellingen kan hierdoor afschuiving van de bodem optreden.

Naaldijs moet niet verward worden met ijsnaalden. IJsnaalden zijn een vorm van neerslag, namelijk poolsneeuw. De ijsnaalden zijn heel fijn van structuur en bijna onzichtbaar.

These trees stand in St Fagans National History Museum. Winter 2014 has been the wettest winter on record and has probably contributed to the moss.

🇫🇷 Le décor pourrait être en rapport avec une tradition locale, aujourd’hui oubliée, concernant l’origine d’une relique de la croix conservée au monastère, à moins qu’il n’ait fait allusion à une cérémonie religieuse exaltant la croix et sa signification pour des militaires. Si l’on en est réduit aux hypothèses, il est sûr en revanche que cette croix fut l’objet d’une dévotion importante L’image de Constantin et Hélène, qui réaffirme la dévotion portée à la relique du saint Bois, est liée au panneau des donateurs (les donateurs qui ont contribué à l'aménagement de ces églises, sont remerciés par leur portrait et leur nom inscrit (ou non).

Cette fresque est peinte sur la voute

version noir et blanc auteur inconnu

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🇬🇧 The decoration may be related to a local tradition, now forgotten, concerning the origin of a relic of the cross kept at the monastery, unless it alluded to a religious ceremony exalting the cross and its significance for soldiers. If we are reduced to hypotheses, it is certain that this cross was the object of an important devotion The image of Constantine and Helena, which reaffirms the devotion to the relic of the Holy Grove, is linked to the donors' panel (the donors who contributed to the development of these churches are thanked by their portrait and their name inscribed (or not).

This fresco is painted on the vault

Black and white version Author unknown

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🇩🇪 Die Verzierung kann sich auf eine heute vergessene lokale Überlieferung beziehen, die sich auf die Herkunft einer im Kloster aufbewahrten Kreuzreliquie bezieht, es sei denn, sie spielte auf eine religiöse Zeremonie an, bei der das Kreuz und seine Bedeutung für die Soldaten erhoben wurden. Wenn wir uns auf Hypothesen beschränken, ist es sicher, dass dieses Kreuz Gegenstand einer bedeutenden Verehrung war. Das Bild von Konstantin und Helena, das die Verehrung der Reliquie des Heiligen Hains bekräftigt, ist mit der Stiftertafel verbunden (den Spendern, die zur Entwicklung dieser Kirchen beigetragen haben, wird durch ihr Porträt und ihren Namen gedankt (oder auch nicht).

Dieses Fresko ist auf das Gewölbe gemalt

Schwarz-Weiß-Version Autor unbekannt

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🇪🇸 La decoración puede referirse a una tradición local hoy olvidada, que se relaciona con el origen de una reliquia de la cruz guardada en el monasterio, a menos que se refiera a una ceremonia religiosa en la que se exaltó la cruz y su significado para los soldados. Si nos limitamos a las hipótesis, es seguro que esta cruz fue objeto de una veneración significativa. La imagen de Constantino y Helena, que refuerza la veneración de la reliquia del Santo Hain, está asociada con la tabla de los donantes (a los donantes que contribuyeron al desarrollo de estas iglesias se les agradece a través de su retrato y su nombre (o no). Este fresco está pintado en la bóveda.Versión en blanco y negro Autor desconocidowww.flickr.com/gp/philippedaniele/92C25G19S9

🇮🇹 La decorazione può riferirsi a una tradizione locale oggi dimenticata, che riguarda l'origine di una reliquia della croce conservata nel monastero, a meno che non si riferisca a una cerimonia religiosa in cui la croce e il suo significato per i soldati erano esaltati. Se ci limitiamo a ipotesi, è certo che questa croce fosse oggetto di una significativa venerazione. L'immagine di Costantino e Elena, che conferma la venerazione della reliquia del Santo Bosco, è collegata alla tavola di fondazione (ai donatori che hanno contribuito allo sviluppo di queste chiese viene riconosciuto il merito attraverso il loro ritratto e il loro nome (o anche no). Questo affresco è dipinto sulla voltaVersione in bianco e nero Autore sconosciutowww.flickr.com/gp/philippedaniele/92C25G19S9

The garden at Sissinghurst Castle in the Weald of Kent, in England at Sissinghurst village, is owned and maintained by the National Trust. It is among the most famous gardens in England and is grade I listed.

Sissinghurst's garden was created in the 1930s by Vita Sackville-West, poet and gardening writer, and her husband Harold Nicolson, author and diplomat. Sackville-West was a writer on the fringes of the Bloomsbury Group who found her greatest popularity in the weekly columns she contributed as gardening correspondent of The Observer, which incidentally—for she never touted it—made her own garden famous. The garden itself is designed as a series of 'rooms', each with a different character of colour and/or theme, the walls being high clipped hedges and many pink brick walls. The rooms and 'doors' are so arranged that, as one enjoys the beauty in a given room, one suddenly discovers a new vista into another part of the garden, making a walk a series of discoveries that keeps leading one into yet another area of the garden. Nicolson spent his efforts coming up with interesting new interconnections, while Sackville-West focused on making the flowers in the interior of each room exciting.

For Sackville-West, Sissinghurst and its garden rooms came to be a poignant and romantic substitute for Knole, reputedly the largest house in Britain, which as the only child of Lionel, the 3rd Lord Sackville she would have inherited had she been a male, but which had passed to her cousin as the male heir.

The site is ancient; "hurst" is the Saxon term for an enclosed wood. A manor house with a three-armed moat was built here in the Middle Ages. In 1305, King Edward I spent a night here. It was long thought that in 1490 Thomas Baker, a man from Cranbrook, purchased Sissinghurst, although there is no evidence for it. What is certain is that the house was given a new brick gatehouse in the 1530s by Sir John Baker, one of Henry VIII's Privy Councillors, and greatly enlarged in the 1560s by his son Sir Richard Baker, when it became the centre of a 700-acre (2.8 km2) deer park. In August 1573 Queen Elizabeth I spent three nights at Sissinghurst.

After the collapse of the Baker family in the late 17th century, the building had many uses: as a prisoner-of-war camp during the Seven Years' War; as the workhouse for the Cranbrook Union; after which it became homes for farm labourers.

Sackville-West and Nicolson found Sissinghurst in 1930 after concern that their property Long Barn, near Sevenoaks, Kent, was close to development over which they had no control. Although Sissinghurst was derelict, they purchased the ruins and the farm around it and began constructing the garden we know today. The layout by Nicolson and planting by Sackville-West were both strongly influenced by the gardens of Gertrude Jekyll and Edwin Lutyens; by the earlier Cothay Manor in Somerset, laid out by Nicolson's friend Reginald Cooper, and described by one garden writer as the "Sissinghurst of the West Country"; and by Hidcote Manor Garden, designed and owned by Lawrence Johnston, which Sackville-West helped to preserve. Sissinghurst was first opened to the public in 1938.

The National Trust took over the whole of Sissinghurst, its garden, farm and buildings, in 1967. The garden epitomises the English garden of the mid-20th century. It is now very popular and can be crowded in peak holiday periods. In 2009, BBC Four broadcast an eight-part television documentary series called Sissinghurst, describing the house and garden and the attempts by Adam Nicolson and his wife Sarah Raven, who are 'Resident Donors', to restore a form of traditional Wealden agriculture to the Castle Farm. Their plan is to use the land to grow ingredients for lunches in the Sissinghurst restaurant. A fuller version of the story can be found in Nicolson's book, Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History (2008).

For further information please visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sissinghurst_Castle_Garden and www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sissinghurst-castle-garden

The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope's mid-infrared view of the Pillars of Creation strikes a chilling tone. Thousands of stars that exist in this region disappear from view — and seemingly endless layers of gas and dust become the centrepiece.

The detection of dust by Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) is extremely important — dust is a major ingredient for star formation. Many stars are actively forming in these dense blue-grey pillars. When knots of gas and dust with sufficient mass form in these regions, they begin to collapse under their own gravitational attraction, slowly heat up, and eventually form new stars.

Although the stars appear to be missing, they aren’t. Stars typically do not emit much mid-infrared light. Instead, they are easiest to detect in ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared light. In this MIRI view, two types of stars can be identified. The stars at the end of the thick, dusty pillars have recently eroded most of the more distant material surrounding them but they can be seen in mid-infrared light because they are still surrounded by cloaks of dust. In contrast, blue tones indicate stars that are older and have shed most of their gas and dust.

Mid-infrared light also details dense regions of gas and dust. The red region toward the top, which forms a delicate V shape, is where the dust is both diffuse and cooler. And although it may seem like the scene clears toward the bottom left of this view, the darkest grey areas are where densest and coolest regions of dust lie. Notice that there are many fewer stars and no background galaxies popping into view.

Webb’s mid-infrared data will help researchers determine exactly how much dust is in this region — and what it’s made of. These details will make models of the Pillars of Creation far more precise. Over time, we will begin to understand more clearly how stars form and burst out of these dusty clouds over millions of years.

Contrast this view with Webb’s near-infrared light image.

MIRI was contributed by ESA and NASA, with the instrument designed and built by a consortium of nationally funded European Institutes (The MIRI European Consortium) in partnership with JPL and the University of Arizona.

Image Description: Semi-opaque layers of blue and grey gas and dust start at the bottom left and rise toward the top right. There are three prominent pillars. The left pillar is the largest and widest. The peaks of the second and third pillars are set off in darker shades of blue outlines. Few red stars appear within the pillars. Some blue and white stars dot the overall scene.

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Quick comparison of today's state of the art twin lens camera and historical one. Today's iPhone 11 has 12MP camera on its back and is around 20 times thinner than Rolleicord however ,as for image quality, Schneider lens and kodak film generate obviously fine, richer image than current technology generates.

In this 60 years technology and digitalization made us easy to take, store and share photography but they did not contribute enough to photography quality.

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Whooper Swans are known for their loud, trumpeting calls, often described as a deep 'hoop' or 'whoop-whoop'. The sound can resemble an old-fashioned car air horn. These vocalisations are frequently heard during flight and in social interactions. The calls are more resonant and lower-pitched compared to other swan species, contributing to their common name. (Birdfact).

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The number of oriental white storks has increased recently. One of them happened to fly all the way from Hyo - go to our town UEDA, NAGANO prefecture about three years ago .

In addition to that, it was the first time in my life that l came across the stork around my neighborhood.

Since then , she has visited and stayed here in UEDA many times .

By the way, it's said that there are more than 100ponds called TAMEIKE in UEDA , especially around the district of SHIODA DAIRA. TAMEIKE means the ponds built for agricultural uses, especially for rice farming . As we've had little precipitation since olden times, most of them had been built by the order of an local FUDAL Lord during the Edo Period about 400years ago .

Each pond has a variety kinds of surroundings with so many different kinds of living things .

Thus she seems to like our town very much , I think.

2015年の上田商工会議所のｶﾚﾝﾀﾞｰ1*2月の写真に、私のｺｳﾉﾄﾘ写真をと、お話しいただき実現した事も、ほんとに光栄な事でした。ありがとうございます。また県内の新聞のコンテストニュース部門で1席になったことも今となってはいい思い出です。そしてモンチッチドレスデザインコンテスト最優秀賞頂き、北原さんの箱根、河口湖おもちゃの博物館等に飾られたのも素敵な思い出です。誰も知らない土地でよくここまでやって来たなー。たまには、自分を自分で誉めてあげないといけませんね。40代半ばの中年お母さんですが、パワフルに毎日楽しく暮らしています。

Ahhww the exhibition at the Holst & Holst Gallery was beautiful the many talented Photographers and their work ♥.♥

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The Deadliest Natural Disaster in U.S. History: The Galveston Hurricane of 1900

On September 8, 1900, the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history occurred when the low-elevation island of Galveston, Texas, was struck by a category four hurricane that resulted in 135 mph winds and a deadly tidal surge. The hurricane, also known as the Great Galveston Storm, leveled 3,600 buildings and killed an estimated 6,000 to 12,000 people. Primitive forecasting techniques and ignored warnings contributed to the high number of fatalities.

Galveston was the largest city in Texas at the turn of the century. It had a bustling shipping port and was among the richest urban areas in the United States. It had a population of 37,000 that swelled each summer when vacationers flocked to the island to enjoy the beaches. Hurricane forecasting science at the turn of the century was not very sophisticated. The U.S. Weather Bureau relied on warnings from arriving ships or telegraphed warnings from islands in the Caribbean.

Le Geai des chênes (Garrulus glandarius) est un grand passereau de la famille des corvidés. C’est un joli oiseau au plumage paré de couleurs vives plutôt discret et timide. Le Geai des chênes est très répandu en France. Très friand de glands de chênes qu’il stocke abondamment en automne, le Geai des chênes contribue à favoriser l’expansion de cet arbre grâce aux très nombreux glands cachés qu’il ne mange pas et qui finissent par germer et donner de nouvelles pousses.

The Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) is a large passerine of the family Corvidae. It is a pretty bird with plumage dressed in bright colors rather discreet and timid. The Eurasian Jay is widespread in France. Very fond of acorns of oaks which it stores abundantly in autumn, the Jay of the oaks contributes to promote the expansion of this tree thanks to the numerous hidden acorns which it does not eat and which finally germinate and give new shoots.

The fairing of the Antares rocket encapsulates the Cygnus spacecraft July 26, 2023, in the Horizontal Integration Facility ahead of launch. Northrop Grumman’s 19th contracted cargo resupply mission with NASA to the International Space Station will deliver more than 8,200 pounds of science and research, crew supplies and vehicle hardware to the orbital laboratory and its crew. The CRS-19 Cygnus spacecraft is named after NASA astronaut Dr. Laurel Clark who flew aboard Columbia STS-107, and is scheduled to launch at 8:31 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. Photo Credit: (NASA/Danielle Johnson)

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Built in 1919, this Renaissance Revival-style cottage features a red brick exterior, side gable roof with gabled parapets at the front wall dormer and side walls with a stone cap, replacement windows, stone lintels and sills, a front porch with brick columns and a brick pier, roman lattice railing, stone railing caps, hipped roof with decorative exposed rafter ends, triangular brick panels on the columns, and a concrete floor and steps, a first floor front picture window with a transom, a concrete base, and an aluminum awning at the second-story front wall dormer window. The house is a contributing structure in the Ritte’s East Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.

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The Potoroo is a small native marsupial, characterized by its compact body, long tail and rounded ears. They are generally a solitary species, living in forests and scrublands, where they forage for insects fungi, grass, roots and berries. Predators include foxes and cats, and loss of habitat also contributes to their declining numbers. They are listed as vulnerable, but not yet endangered.

(Photographed at Australia Zoo)

Verdigris patina contributed by lichen on a fence

These days, I don't often share photos the same day that I took them, but every now and then there's a little more meaning behind one that makes me want to tell the story right away before my memory fades.

When famed photographer and fellow Troy native Jim Shaughnessy passed away in August 2018, I decided to attend calling hours. There, I had the opportunity to introduce myself to Jim's son, James. I briefly explained that not only had his father's work inspired me, but Jim as a person had been a very kind mentor to me. I had interviewed him for my senior thesis paper when I was attending Siena College, he was always a phone call or email away for any historical questions I had, and he graciously contributed to my first book. James later friended me on Facebook, where he saw a tribute post I had made to his father (you can see the post, which is public, here: www.facebook.com/tim.stockwell.587/posts/10100524475339363). I could tell that the post meant a lot to James, and that in turn meant a lot to me.

Well, today, James re-shared my post from 2018. I was surprised when I received the notification, but then I saw the reason: Today would have been Jim's 88th birthday. To see that my post was still helping James fondly remember his dad made my day.

Wednesdays are always my busiest work day, with a couple different meetings in different places in Troy, with the day ending with a soup kitchen for which I help recruit and oversee volunteers. In driving to the latter, I had some time to spare, and radio chatter tipped me off to the fact that CSX's B761 local was working in Troy. When B761 runs to Troy, it's typically a midday run. So, I knew that a rarer, afternoon run like this would afford some different angles. Also, on what would have been Jim Shaughnessy's 88th birthday, what better way to pay tribute than to photograph a train in Troy: the place where Jim grew up, went to school (RPI), worked, lived, and of course contributed so much to photographing Troy railroad history that is now long gone.

In this view, B761 prepares to depart Troy after picking up two refrigerated boxcars from K.C. Refrigeration. In the background on the right stands the steeple to St. John's Episcopal Church. The afternoon sun afforded an opportunity to place it in the photo, whereas normally it can't be included.

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

CSX B761

Troy, NY

November 24, 2021

Schooners lined up today for the start of the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race. It was an overcast day with only a 5-7 knot wind so not a very dramatic start but still wonderful to see. This year there are 17 schooners actually racing and a few more that were anchored near the starting line. The race started with canon shot at 13:30 and by 20:00 they had barely gone 40 nautical miles. Will be a long night for this 115+ mile race.

The race is a fund raiser for bay conservation. Some of the vessels contributed but are not racing this year. Though most are from the mid-Atlantic states, we do have one competitor from the UK as well.

More pictures to come! Be sure to check out the whole set.

Left to right

When & If (yellow sails)

Principles

Liberty Clipper (dark green hull)

Lady Maryland (pink hull)

The race can be tracked here

www.baltimoremarinecenters.com/About-BMC/Schooner-Race-Tr...

List of the vessels here

www.gcbsr.org/fleet-2016

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Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located in the eastern part of the country along the banks of the Kura River. The city has a rich history that spans over 1,500 years and has been influenced by various cultures and civilizations over the centuries. The old part of Tbilisi, known for its charming architecture and unique atmosphere, is one of the most fascinating areas of the city. One of the most striking features of this area is the traditional houses with wooden balconies. These wooden balconies, often adorned with intricate carvings, are a significant element of Tbilisi's urban aesthetic and culture. This old Tbilisi, also known as the Old Town or Dzveli Tbilisi, is one of the oldest parts of the city and has a rich history dating back to the 5th century. Over the centuries, Tbilisi has been influenced by Persian, Byzantine, Arab, and Russian cultures, which is evident in its diverse architectural styles. The houses with wooden balconies are typical of Tbilisi's traditional architectural style and reflect both Georgian and Persian influences. The balconies are often decorated with beautiful woodwork, characterized by intricate patterns and designs. Originally, these balconies served practical purposes, such as providing extra living space and creating shade during the hot summers, but today they are primarily an aesthetic and cultural feature of the city. Abanotubani, the Bath District, is one of the oldest parts of the city, known for its sulfur baths. Here you can find many traditional houses with wooden balconies, as well as narrow streets and colorful facades. Shavteli Street is one of the most picturesque streets in old Tbilisi and a popular destination for tourists due to its historic charm. The houses with wooden balconies contribute to the unique charm and character of Tbilisi. They are an important part of the city's cultural heritage. In recent years, significant efforts have been made to restore and preserve these historic houses, ensuring that the unique architecture and cultural value are maintained for future generations.

The old part of Tbilisi - Georgia, with its characteristic houses with wooden balconies, offers a fascinating insight into the history and culture of the city. These charming architectural elements are a must-see for anyone who wants to experience Tbilisi's rich traditions and unique heritage.

Tbilisi is de hoofdstad en grootste stad van Georgië, gelegen in het oosten van het land aan de oevers van de rivier de Koera. De stad heeft een rijke geschiedenis die meer dan 1.500 jaar teruggaat en heeft door de eeuwen heen vele invloeden ondergaan van diverse culturen en beschavingen. Het oude gedeelte van Tbilisi, bekend om zijn charmante architectuur en unieke sfeer, is een van de meest fascinerende delen van de stad. Een van de meest opvallende kenmerken van dit gebied zijn de traditionele huizen met houten balkonnetjes. Deze houten balkons, vaak versierd met delicate houtsnijwerken, zijn een belangrijk element van de stedelijke esthetiek en cultuur van Tbilisi. Dit oude Tbilisi, ook wel bekend als de Oude Stad of Dzveli Tbilisi, is een van de oudste delen van de stad en heeft een rijke geschiedenis die teruggaat tot de 5e eeuw. Door de eeuwen heen heeft Tbilisi invloeden ondergaan van Perzische, Byzantijnse, Arabische en Russische culturen, wat duidelijk te zien is in de diverse architecturale stijlen. De huizen met houten balkonnetjes zijn typisch voor de traditionele bouwstijl van Tbilisi en reflecteren zowel Georgische als Perzische invloeden. De balkons zijn vaak versierd met prachtig houtsnijwerk, gekenmerkt door sierlijke patronen en ontwerpen. Oorspronkelijk dienden deze balkons praktische doelen, zoals het bieden van extra leefruimte en het creëren van schaduw tijdens de warme zomers, maar tegenwoordig zijn ze vooral een esthetisch en cultureel kenmerk van de stad. Abanotubani, het Baden District, is een van de oudste delen van de stad, bekend om zijn zwavelbaden. Hier vind je veel traditionele huizen met houten balkons, evenals smalle straatjes en kleurrijke gevels. Shavteli Street is een van de meest pittoreske straten in het oude Tbilisi en een populaire bestemming voor toeristen vanwege zijn historische charme. De huizen met houten balkonnetjes dragen bij aan de unieke charme en het karakter van Tbilisi. Ze zijn een belangrijk onderdeel van het culturele erfgoed van de stad. In de afgelopen jaren zijn er veel inspanningen geleverd om deze historische huizen te restaureren en te behouden, waardoor de unieke architectuur en culturele waarde voor toekomstige generaties bewaard blijven.

Photographed on an afternoon with great clouds at Lindo Lake in Lakeside, California. I would always like to have clouds, water and healthy vegetation in all of my infrared pictures as I think those elements contribute to building a strong image. I used channel swapping to turn the sky blue. I do use a polarizing filter with infrared because I think it accentuates the effect. Here is a link to a tutorial on playing with infrared images. www.lifepixel.com/photo-tutorials/infrared-photoshop-videos

I've been taking infrared images for at least 15 years with a total of 3 different cameras. It's much easier to take infrared images digitally that it was in the film days. If you like this look, I have an album of infrared photographs, creatively named Infrared.

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The Ontario County Courthouse is located in Canandaigua, New York, United States. The United States v. Susan B. Anthony trial took place in this courthouse in 1873. It is a contributing property to the Canandaigua Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

A Zínia elegans, originária do México e membro da família Asteraceae, foi fotografada no Festival Internacional de Jardins de Ponte de Lima, evento anual português que visa promover a arte nos jardins e a consciência ambiental. Esta planta herbácea anual destaca-se pela sua floração prolongada do verão ao outono e pela variedade de cores vibrantes, atraindo polinizadores como borboletas e abelhas. As zínias são frequentemente utilizadas em composições paisagísticas do festival devido à sua facilidade de cultivo, resistência ao calor, diversidade cromática e capacidade de atrair insetos polinizadores. A sua estrutura floral característica, com pétalas dispostas em camadas concêntricas e um centro rico em estames amarelos, contribui para a polinização cruzada e biodiversidade. A sua durabilidade como flor de corte e a adaptação a solos bem drenados e exposição solar plena tornam-na uma escolha comum tanto em jardins domésticos como em projetos de educação ambiental.

Zinnia elegans, native to Mexico and a member of the Asteraceae family, was photographed at the Ponte de Lima International Garden Festival, an annual Portuguese event that aims to promote art in gardens and environmental awareness. This annual herbaceous plant stands out for its prolonged flowering from summer to autumn and for the variety of vibrant colors, attracting pollinators such as butterflies and bees. Zinnias are often used in the festival's landscape compositions due to their ease of cultivation, heat resistance, chromatic diversity and ability to attract pollinating insects. Its characteristic floral structure, with petals arranged in concentric layers and a center rich in yellow stamens, contributes to cross-pollination and biodiversity. Its durability as a cut flower and adaptation to well-drained soils and full sun exposure make it a common choice in both home gardens and environmental education projects.

The original purpose of this image was to contribute to FlickrFriday’s theme of the week (in November 2020) on "#remote". This theme was appropriate to illustrate the situation of "lockdown" with all its consequences of physical, sensory and social isolation.

L’objectif initial de cette image était de contribuer au thème de la semaine de FlickrFriday sur «#isolé ». Cette thématique était intéressante pour illustrer la situation de « confinement » avec toutes ses conséquences d’isolement physique, sensoriel et social.

Contributing to the potent, ethereal magic present was this happy coincidence.

Possibly a slightly jarring composition, the picture still had to be taken for obvious reasons.

The utter contrast to mundane daily life that these experiences gift to the onlooker cannot be stressed sufficiently. The usual melancholy kicked in as I gazed in wonder at my situation: the impossibility of 'bottling it all up' & taking some of it home proving to amplify an already raised state of emotion.

The relationships between the general population in Israel and the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community are always tensed: The general population feels the Ultra-Orthodox do not contribute enough (don't serve in the army, don't participate in the work force); while the Ultra-Orthodox feel their values (mainly studying, and worshiping the Lord) are not honored.

Naturally, things become even more tensed these days when the country is under a shutdown (#1 in the world, in the number of cases relative to the size of the population) while some Ultra-Orthodox think that praying together in a synagogue is more important than the regulations (The result is that though they are 10% of the population, they are about 30% of the cases, if not more).

I think that today was my worst day on flickr with respect to Bad Pandas :-(

Sh2-311 is an emission nebula located in the constellation Puppis. It is a region of active star formation, illuminated by hot, young stars. The nebula's ionized hydrogen gas emits a bright reddish glow, characteristic of H-alpha emissions. Sh2-311 is situated in the outer regions of the Milky Way about 16,000 light-years away and is associated with a cluster of massive stars that contribute to its structure and brightness.

Taken February & March 2025. Starfront Observatory, TX.

Esprit 120mm Telescope

QHY268M Camera

Ioptron CEM 70 mount

H 18h 30m

S 15h 20m

O 14h 40m

Total integration 48h 30m

Excerpt from youractionsmatter.ca/bee-thankful/:

Bee Thankful

• Bees are vital to the preservation of ecological balance and biodiversity in nature. They provide one of the most recognizable ecosystem services, pollination, which is what makes most food production possible.

• One third of all the food we eat depends on bees, and of the 100 crop varieties that provide 90% of the world’s food, 71 are pollinated by bees.

• Honeybees alone pollinate 80% of all flowering plants, including more than 130 types of fruits and vegetables.

• The journey of bees begins with manure and fertilizer. It is used to enrich the soil, providing essential nutrients that help seeds germinate and plants grow.

• Water, a fundamental element for life, aids in the absorption of these nutrients from the soil, allowing the plant to grow strong and healthy.

• As the plant matures on the fertile land, it develops vibrant flowers rich in nectar and pollen.

• Bees are attracted to these flowers for their nectar, which they use to create honey, and in the process, they pollinate the plant, contributing to its reproductive cycle and the growth of new plants.

• This illustrates a symbiotic relationship, where bees and plants rely on each other for survival and growth.

• Despite their profound importance for the food we eat, bee populations are declining at an alarming rate.

• Last winter, Canada had its largest honeybee colony loss in the past 20 years, with 46% of colonies perishing nationally.

• Global warming, pesticide use, habitat destruction, and air pollution all contribute to bee mortality.

• By understanding the vital role bees play in our ecosystem and food production, and making conscious choices to help, we can contribute to the conservation of bees and the vital services they provide.

This climate-friendly bio degradable fibre can contribute to reduce carbon emission. Traditionally Bangladesh was famous for jute production, which is mainly used for producing bags, sacks and many other materials. The fibre and the stalks are now processed for interior materials for high end vehicles. The introduction of plastics made the jute production almost extinct in Bangladesh. It is now reviving because of growing demand of natural fibre throughout the world. Which bags do you use during shopping?

The photo was taken in a remote village of Satkhira, Bangladesh. The farmer is processing the fibre with the use of flowing monsoon water.