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Troxell-Steckel House is a historic home located at Egypt, Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1756, and is a 2 1/2-story, fieldstone dwelling with a high-pitched gable roof in the Pennsylvania-German style. It measures 48 feet long and 35 feet wide. Also on the property is a contributing stone spring house and late-19th century barn. The house and property were given to the Lehigh County Historical Society in 1942, and is now open as a historic house museum.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Information from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troxell-Steckel_House
www.lehighcounty.org/Departments/Parks-And-Recreation/Our...
My entry for the 5th annual Summer Joust. Category: Tri-Colour
The rules of the competition dictated that I use a maximum of 3 colours to build a medieval MOC of my choice. The limitation on colour left me with little room for my customary style of employing vibrant colours to make my creations stand out, forcing me out of my comfort zone – which meant I had to get creative.
I decided to capitalize on the confined colour palette by adopting a simplistic, elegant style to match it. I’ve used white curved slopes to represent the city walls, grey regular slopes for the mountains, and a circular sand green base built on its side for the fields of Pelennor – all of which contribute to that simple, elegant appearance. I’m not entirely satisfied with how the half-circle base turned out (my supply of sand green is minimal, unfortunately), but overall I’m quite happy with the finished model.
Kazumori is a member of a "private police", and contributes maintaining peace in what's left of Tokyo after the massive earthquake and tsunamis of 2037.
I know who I am. I don't have to brag. I know what I contributed. I know what I did. You think you can do it better? Hey, go right ahead. The stage is yours.
Al Lewis
Getting a little PhotoShop practice....
Polished marble floors, brass fixtures and fittings, and spacious rooms contribute to the general opulence of this much-loved resort. Eating spots include sea-view cafes and a brasserie-style French restaurant. A cinema, high-speed internet access, a jungle playground, mini-waterfall and family pool ensure the kids are kept happy while parents luxuriate in the spa.
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Quick description via booking.com
This Marriott Dead Sea Resort & Spa, on the shores of the mineral rich Dead Sea is set against the backdrop of rugged mountains. It features saltwater and fresh water pools, whirlpools and saunas. All air-conditioned rooms feature soothing colours and balconies, some of which overlook the Dead Sea. The beds are made with luxurious down comforters and feather pillows. A hairdryer, safe and minibar are all available. The Marriott Dead Sea Resort's extensive spa offers a pleasant retreat where guest can enjoy rejuvenating beauty and health treatments. There is also a lap pool and therapy baths. The Dead Sea Resort & Spa has 2 restaurants serving Italian and International fare and a steakhouse. Its choice of bars includes the Champions Sport Bar and Oasis Lounge, offering water pipes and Dead Sea views. This resort is under one hour’s drive from Queen Alia Airport. The city of Madaba, famous for its ancient mosaics, is just 35 km away. The hotel offers free parking.
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This stylish hotel spa has a heated pool, Dead Sea saltwater pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. Treatments include massages (55 minutes), body wraps, salt scrubs, phytomer and mud facials, dry flotation and hydrobaths. An Arabic loofah experience (75 minutes) has to be tried to be believed – expect your skin to glow by the end.
Hekla is a stratovolcano located in southern Iceland. It’s one of Iceland’s most active and famous volcanoes, known for its frequent eruptions throughout history. Hekla has erupted numerous times over the centuries, and has been associated with various legends and superstitions, contributing to its cultural significance.
Contributing Building – Winter Garden Downtown Historic District – National Register of Historic Places
NRIS #96000850
Wood ducks are the most abundant resident wild ducks in Florida. Males are brightly colored, while females are a muted gray brown.
Wood ducks prefer wooded wetlands, streams or swampy areas; they feed on floating mast, fruit and seeds of water tupelo, oaks and cypress. They are unusual among ducks in that they are hole nesters. A shortage of nest cavities limits their nesting, but fortunately these ducks readily use nest boxes.
The recovery of wood duck populations is one of North America’s conservation success stories. In the early 1900s the species was almost extinct. Destruction of bottomland hardwood swamps and hunting had decimated wood duck populations across the eastern USA. The recovery began with the passage of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in 1918, which prohibited the hunting of wood ducks nationwide. The wide-scale use of artificial nest boxes also contributed to the wood duck’s recovery and populations rebounded; hunting seasons reopened in 1941.
I found this one in my backyard Lake Wales, Florida.
In 1904, Japanese art dealer Bunkio Matsuki gave this lantern as a gift to the City of Boston. Lanterns have a long association with Buddhist temples and shrines, where they have been used as votive lights since the 7th century. They were later used to decorate and light secular sites as well, especially gardens. Japanese lanterns are typically made from stone, wood, or metal, and some feature elaborate designs. This lantern is believed to date to the 16th century, but little else is known about it. Bunkio Matsuki was born into a family of artists and temple builders in Japan. He originally trained to be a Buddhist monk but immigrated to the US in 1888, where he chose a very different profession: promoting Japanese art and culture to the American public. Matsuki managed a store in Boston specializing in Japanese art and antiques. He also worked for governments and museums to appraise and inspect art objects and published a journal called Lotus. During the early 20th century, oriental designs were considered exotic and fashionable among well-to-do Americans, and Matsuki’s Boston store certainly contributed to the trend.
[Source: www.publicartboston.com/content/japanese-lantern]
The large iron Japanese lantern on the western shore of the lagoon was a gift to the city in 1904 from a well-known Japanese antique dealer. In 1993 the lantern was restored and placed, Japanese style, on a natural stone base, a huge granite boulder from a quarry in Rockport, Massachusetts.
[Source: friendsofthepublicgarden.org/our-parks/public-garden/scul...]
The Public Garden, also known as Boston Public Garden, is a large park in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, adjacent to Boston Common. It is a part of the Emerald Necklace system of parks, and is bounded by Charles Street and Boston Common to the east, Beacon Street to the north, Arlington Street and Back Bay to the west, and Boylston Street to the south. The Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America.
[Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Garden_(Boston)]
*** Boston Public Garden, National Register of Historic Places, Reference Number 87000761 ***
Boston is the capital city and most populous municipality of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States. It is also the seat of Suffolk County, although the county government was disbanded on July 1, 1999. The city proper covers 48 square miles with an estimated population of 673,184 in 2016, making it the largest city in New England and the 22nd most populous city in the United States. The city is the economic and cultural anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area known as Greater Boston, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) home to a census-estimated 4.8 million people in 2016 and ranking as the tenth-largest such area in the country. Alternately, as a combined statistical area (CSA), this wider commuting region is home to some 8.2 million people, making it the sixth-largest in the United States. Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States, founded on the Shawmut Peninsula in 1630 by Puritan settlers from England. It was the scene of several key events of the American Revolution, such as the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the Siege of Boston. Upon U.S. independence from Great Britain, it continued to be an important port and manufacturing hub as well as a center for education and culture. The city has expanded beyond the original peninsula through land reclamation and municipal annexation. Its rich history attracts many tourists, with Faneuil Hall alone drawing more than 20 million visitors per year. Boston's many firsts include the United States' first public school (Boston Latin School, 1635), first subway system (Tremont Street Subway, 1897), and first public park (Boston Common, 1634). The Boston area's many colleges and universities make it an international center of higher education, including law, medicine, engineering, and business, and the city is considered to be a world leader in innovation and entrepreneurship, with nearly 2,000 start-ups. Boston's economic base also includes finance, professional and business services, biotechnology, information technology, and government activities. Households in the city claim the highest average rate of philanthropy in the United States; businesses and institutions rank among the top in the country for environmental sustainability and investment. The city has one of the highest costs of living in the United States as it has undergone gentrification, though it remains high on world livability rankings.
[Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston]
The iconic DS ‘ballons’, designed by Claude Puech, was first showcased at the Paris Motor Show in the striking “Écaille Blonde” colour. The car rests on four enormous balloons symbolising the hydropneumatic suspension, creating a floating effect. A visionary image that resonated worldwide and contributed to the DS’s mythical status.
Citroën DS - An Icon Turns 70
25/04/2025 - 29/06/2025
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Brussels - Belgium
June 2025
These are more recently contributed markers for the Civil War...a very interesting find in this old cemetery!
...cat contributed to his own photo title by stepping on the period key on the keyboard while I was writing it. His favorite place to sit is on my mouse pad. Joseph is a good kitty.
My second image contributing to my good pal Stephen's project "Finding Yellow", you can see all the photographs right here!
I really do hope that this isn't too dark on your screens.
Used these gloves today while cleaning the porch and I knew that I wanted to use them for something, and here you have it. I love trying out new styles, even though it doesn't fit the overall look of my portfolio. I never know where it will take me to try out something new, but I love finding out.
I also started blogging directly on my website, I don't know for how long it will last, but I guess you get to know a little more about me, more than just photography. So yeah check out my first post HERE!
I hope that you're all having a splendid day.
Excerpt from settlementstoriesquilttrail.org/migratinggeese:
Migrating Geese:
MCS is a charitable organization governed by a local Board comprised of the Mennonite member churches and offers valuable services to all immigrants and to the wider community. The beginnings of MCS took root in the early 1970's when it became evident that the Low German newcomers to East Elgin required special help and Mennonite Central Committee Ontario (MCC) contributed some funding to the 'Information and Help Centre'. It quickly became evident that specialized services were required and MCC began a small satellite in Aylmer in 1975.
As services expanded, the Mennonite churches also began working together, purchasing the building at 16 Talbot Street E and opening the thrift store, Aylmer Mennonite Community Store. Eventually the building next door at 20 Talbot St was also purchased and renovated to expand MCC's services as it opened the Aylmer Resource centre. In 1999 first steps were taken to localize governance by hiring the first Executive Director to supervise the MCC work as well as the thrift store.
The local Low German radio station, De Brigj - CHPD 105.9, began broadcasting in 2003 and is widely heard in different parts of Canada, Mexico, Paraguay and Belize. Low German Mennonites comprise approximately 35% of the East Elgin population and account for much of the small business ownership.
The Quilt block, "Migrating Geese", symbolizes the trip south for the winter and north for the summer that Geese make. Many of the Low German Mennonites make the same trip as the Geese every year... south to Mexico for the winter and coming back to Ontario for the summers. As well, the flying formation of geese is such that each takes turn being the leader of the 'V' flying formation and the ones behind honk in support. The MCS Board and staff are very much like that... leadership comes from within and there is great support of the people and for the work being accomplished.
Since in these days I've no time, today I propose an old photo already published but is for donation.
The group flowerotica is asking for a donation of flower image for a book called "Flowers against Cancer"...here is link to the thread...
Group Flowerotica www.flickr.com/groups/flowerotica/discuss/721576133214433...
this is my contribution for the "Flowers against Cancer" with the hope that they can contribute to advancing research... and can give hope to everybody!
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After the wonders of Moissac, I drove back North 125 kilometers to the small town of Souillac, back in the département of Lot but still in the old province of Quercy (and in the modern region of Occitania). According to unconfirmed local stories, the abbey of Souillac was founded by Saint Éloi († 660) before it was taken over by the Benedictines from Aurillac in the 900s. From that period, only the Western tower-porch remains.
Less famous than Moissac, this abbey was, for me, at least as interesting, beginning with the church, which has not been altogether transformed in the Gothic style like in Moissac, but retains its beauty and genuineness from the 1100s, as I hope you will see through the photos I will upload.
Sculpture is also at least as amazing at that of Moissac, and even more so in some respects —and it is in much better condition, for reasons that we will explore together as I caption the relevant photos.
Listed as a Historic Landmark on the first list of 1840, the abbey is not on the path to Compostela and was never known for housing any particularly famous relics, which is why the church, dedicated to Saint Mary, has no ambulatory around the choir.
I was very nicely received in Souillac by the local authorities as the photos I took contributed to the documentation of the nationwide crowdfunding project that is in place to restore parts of the church, under the ægis of the Fondation du Patrimoine (Mission Bern), for which I work as a pro bono photographer: www.fondation-patrimoine.org/les-projets/abbatiale-sainte....
The roof and the cupolas covered with lauzes (flat stones). This place is of course not open to the public: access is through narrow and very dusty spiral staircases (carrying the tripod and Benro head was not easy!), and there are no guardrails around the roof, and not a lot of wriggling space around the cupolas...
Using cupolas for roofing the church is in line with the local tradition of this part of southwestern France, where large churches are often covered that way. Inspired by Byzantine architecture, this practice allow for relatively light stone roofs; resting the cupolas on pendentives better distributes the weight on the corner pillars, allowing for larger and wider churches arches with broader reach, and larger windows.
The ever wonderful folks at The Pixar Times asked me to contribute to their long running Pixart feature.
I couldn't pick just ONE movie to pull from, so like a kid on Halloween I went all out and am pleased to report no cavities as a result.
There's something from every short or and film up until spring 2011, so stay a while have a gander!
SUPER FUN UPDATE!
A super limited run of this is available at my new and sparkly shop! store.kolbisneat.com/
Oh and here's an answer sheet if you're looking for all of the references:
(Sat., August 18, 2018)
Place: High Uintas
It’s higher in altitude, but very alarming-dead pines everywhere. Is this a result of (natural) climate change and/or is humankind contributing to this disturbing change? Regardless, my definition of what is beautiful has to change...because this area is not what it used to be. Instead of a beautiful green pine forest, it is a forest of skeletal remains.
Would a massive forest fire fix this problem? There is an abundance of dead wood. I do find beauty in this wilderness...I see many saplings when looking down...the next generation is already pushing up...a similar thing happens after a fire.
The one reality is that all things change! Nothing remains constant. I’m here today...and maybe not tomorrow. I live intensely now. So I breath deep and look around...that dead amongst the living...and see the bigger picture...and tread on the path before me.
-rc
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I will lead the blind on their journey;
by paths unknown I will guide them.
I will turn darkness into light before them,
and make crooked ways straight.
-Isaiah 42:16
Last weekend, I spent in Warsaw. I was searching for new inspiration. Luckily, my host really contributed to it and brought me to one of the darkest and scariest districts of the city, Stara Praga. She showed me places she visited in her childhood which she explored while having lots of free time as a teenager. No idea how she could go there as a kid alone, but she did. Kudos for that! So here's the first picture of one of this district's staircases.
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From objects as small as Newton's apple to those as large as a galaxy, no physical body is free from the stern bonds of gravity, as evidenced in this stunning picture captured by the Wide Field Camera 3 and Advanced Camera for Surveys onboard the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope.
Here we see two spiral galaxies engaged in a cosmic tug-of-war — but in this contest, there will be no winner. The structures of both objects are slowly distorted to resemble new forms, and in some cases, merge together to form new, super galaxies. This particular fate is similar to that of the Milky Way Galaxy, when it will ultimately merge with our closest galactic partner, the Andromeda Galaxy. There is no need to panic however, as this process takes several hundreds of millions of years.
Not all interacting galaxies result in mergers though. The merger is dependent on the mass of each galaxy, as well as the relative velocities of each body. It is quite possible that the event pictured here, romantically named 2MASX J06094582-2140234, will avoid a merger event altogether, and will merely distort the arms of each spiral without colliding — the cosmic equivalent of a hair ruffling!
These galactic interactions also trigger new regions of star formation in the galaxies involved, causing them to be extremely luminous in the infrared part of the spectrum. For this reason, these types of galaxies are referred to as LIRGs, or Luminous Infrared Galaxies. This image was taken as part of as part of a Hubble survey of the central regions of LIRGs in the local Universe, which also used the Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer (NICMOS) instrument.
Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, Acknowledgement: Luca Limatola
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center enables NASA’s mission through four scientific endeavors: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Solar System Exploration, and Astrophysics. Goddard plays a leading role in NASA’s accomplishments by contributing compelling scientific knowledge to advance the Agency’s mission.
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“According to Detroit 1701, in 2000, the Michigan Labor History Society formed a non-profit to create a landmark for the labor movement, to which many labor organizations contributed. David Barr, an artist from Livonia, designed the 63 foot steel arcs, while Sergio de Guisti, an Italian artist from Redford, designed the base of the monument. The monument was dedicated in August, 2003.
Two steel arcs (which weigh 30 tons) almost form a circle in the landmark, but there’s a break at the top. This represents the work that still needs to be done in the movement. Around the circle are 14 Vermont granite boulders, each six feet tall. Also at the base of the monument are plaques with quotes that speak to the labor movement throughout the years.”
Source: detroit.curbed.com/2016/9/2/12719394/transcending-detroit...
"What a privilege to be here on the planet to contribute your unique donation to humankind. Each face in the rainbow of colors that populate our world is precious and special" - Morris Dees
This is very similar to this photo from my last 365 project, and for good reason. The evenings before and after I took that photo I was assisting the students that I work with in a theatrical performance, much like I will be doing tonight.
The students that I work with are incredible, they are diverse and talented in many ways and have had to overcome challenges their entire lives. They aren't the students that get asked to dances or get picked to play on teams during gym although it's something that they desperately want. They are students with Autism, the ones with Downs Syndrome, the ones who typically get labeled as different or weird or many other terrible terms.
But, in this theatre class, they are actors. They are set designers, they are collaborators, they are students. For the past 3 years our school has developed a theatre program designed specifically to showcase inclusion and diversity and to celebrate the talent and accomplishments of ALL our students, regardless of ability levels. In the play tonight the cast is made up of students and adult supports that are putting aside diagnosis or disability and focusing on theatre and the chance to show the community what people can achieve when given the opportunity.
I go into work each day, yes because it's my job, but moreso because I look forward to interacting with these students, helping them learn and accomplish their goals and help them to feel like they belong in the school community. Tonight I'll be standing behind them, watching them step forward into centre stage and I know that I'll be beaming with pride and admiration for what they're doing and what they're achieving.
MFIMC: Emulation #88
Savoyard Centre (1900), also known as State Savings Bank, is an office building at 151 West Fort Street in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1981and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[Another historic marker erected November 13, 1964, also notes that the site was previously occupied by Fort Lernoult until July 11, 1796, when, in compliance with the terms of the Treaty of Paris ending the American Revolutionary War, British troops had evacuated their last post in United States territory.
Why this milestone?
Because it represents the presence of the Roman civilization which largely contributed to make what we are.
Two thousand years ago, the south of France was for Rome the start of an exceptional organization on this territory, which allied to that of Gaul, opened up immense lands to the cultivation of wheat among other things.
Photo taken with Sony ILCE-7M3 in 21: 9 format.
Pouquoi cette borne milliaire?
Parce qu'elle représente la présence de la civilisation romaine qui a largement contribué à faire ce que nous sommes.
Il y a deux mille ans, le sud de la France fut pour Rome le départ d'une organisation exceptionnelle sur ce territoire, qui alliée à celle de la Gaule, a ouvert d'immenses terres à la culture du blé entre autre.
Photo réalisée avec Sony ILCE-7M3 au format 21/9e
Marina Bay as seen from the Singapore Flyer.
Photo contributed by @nitewalk, edited by me.
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Excerpt from historicplaces.ca:
S.R. Drake Memorial Church:
Description of Historic Place
The S. R. Drake Memorial Church, located at 165 Murray Street, is situated on the north side of the street between Darling and Dalhousie Streets, in the City of Brantford. This two-storey brick building was designed with elements characteristic of the Loyalist style and was constructed in 1856.
The property was designated for its historic and architectural significance by the City of Brantford under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (By-law 188-85).
Heritage Value
The S. R. Drake Memorial Church is associated with the Underground Railroad. Some American run-away slaves fled to Upper Canada via the Underground Railroad system and settled in groups along the Grand River. The Black Settlement of Ontario began after the American Revolution when a group of free blacks, who fought alongside the British, journeyed to Canada, with other settling Loyalists. Those who belonged to the African Methodist Episcopal Church formed the Society of Coloured Methodists, and as early as 1834, they worshipped in private homes. Later, a parcel of land was purchased and a frame church was built. In 1896, the existing brick building was constructed.
In 1856, the denomination changed their name from “African” to “British” to give their place of worship a greater Canadian identity. The new name also protected the congregation from fear of being recaptured by American slave owners or their bounty hunters. During 1956, in honour of the Centennial of the Canadian British Methodist Episcopal Church, the Brantford church was named the S.R. Drake Memorial, in honour of the Revered S.R. Drake, who was the pastor from 1902 until 1909. Rev. Drake was responsible for the incorporation of the British Methodist Episcopal Church, in 1913.
The S. R. Drake Memorial Church was built with elements characteristic of the Loyalist style. The original church, a simple frame building, was constructed for temporary use. It was replaced, in 1896, by the current yellow-brick building. The church is box-like and the gabled roof is steeply pitched. The round top windows on the upper level have rock-faced brick voussoirs, which are mirrored by a small rectangular two over two sash window, on the lower level. A date stone exists on the Murray Street facade indicating the church's founding of 1856, as well as the church's construction of 1896.
Character-Defining Elements
Character defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of the S.R. Drake Memorial Church include its:
- exterior facades
- round-top windows with rock-faced brick voussoirs
- rectangular two over two sash windows on lower level
- round-top transom over the front double doors with rock-faced brick voussoirs
- small arched window and date stone above the entrance doors
- front gabled roofline
15" x 14" - Italian Smalti, dinnerware, stained & vitreous glass, gold mirror, sea urchin spines & millefiori, on a hand built substrate.
Julia for Julia Kay's Portrait Party!
6 years ago this week I contributed my 1st JKPP portrait, of our wonderful leader, Julia, Out of the Blue".
Here's to continued "Fun @ The Party"!
Happy Sixth Anniversary Julia & JKPP!!!
The Bedford Channel, nestled in historic Fort Langley in British Columbia, Canada, holds an important place in history. Once a vital waterway, this channel served as a primary route for the transportation of goods during the fur trade era in the 19th century. Its strategic location facilitated the movement of furs and supplies, contributing significantly to the economic growth of the Hudson's Bay Company's Fort Langley, a prominent trading post. The Bedford Channel witnessed bustling activity as Indigenous peoples, European fur traders, and settlers engaged in the vibrant exchange of goods and cultures. Today, the tranquil waters of the Bedford Channel stand as a serene reminder of its rich historical past, offering a glimpse into the bygone era of fur trading and the pivotal role it played in shaping the region's history.
Fort Langley British Columbia Canada
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Website: www.sollows.ca
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Hello everyone, this is my long awaited Cyber Sushi MOC, a cyberpunk custom build that I worked on throughout 2018 and early 2019. The concept is basically a sushi restaurant located on top of four large pillars in the middle of a cyberpunk city district with smaller buildings. If I recall correctly I was inspired to do this by some Ninjago Movie concept art or just cyberpunk concept art in general which I consume by the terabytes. I personally loved this MOC and it was one of my biggest accomplishments of the era, it doesn't have any motorized functions but it does include a battery box with lighting for the interior as well as color-changing RGBs in the front glass window which can be seen in the following video. Some of you might already be familiar with it because I did do a full walkthrough on my YouTube channel which you can check out here youtu.be/YpBEzlLBm1s
I'm glad I can finally share the photos with all of you, and I hope you like it! I plan on writing individual captions and details for each photo but since I'm uploading a huge batch it'll take some time to write but stay tuned for more MOCs as well as a big announcement that I'm making soon. I'm so happy to be back in the community after all these years and I want to contribute more creations to the global LEGO Moc community.
Long Live LEGO!
2018 NJ BALD EAGLE PROJECT REPORT
by: Larissa Smith, CWF Wildlife Biologist
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ in partnership with the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, Endangered and Nongame Species Program, has released the 2018 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report.
“Two hundred-four nest sites were monitored during the nesting season, of which 185 were documented to be active (with eggs) and 19 were territorial or housekeeping pairs. Thirty new eagle pairs were found this season, 20 in the south, nine in central and one in the north. One hundred-twenty-one nests (66%) of the 182 known-outcome nests produced 172 young, for a productivity rate of 0.94 young per active/known-outcome nest. The failure rate was well above average with 61 nests (33%) failing to produce. The Delaware Bay region remained the state’s eagle stronghold, with roughly half of nests located in Cumberland and Salem counties and the bayside of Cape May County.”
The number of active nests has increased while the number of young eagles fledged has decreased since a high of 216 young fledged in 2016. During the 2018 eagle nesting season there was an abundance of cold, wet, windy and snowy weather which was the cause for a portion of the nest failures. As the eagle population increases, there are more eagles competing for territories. This can also be a contributing factor in nest failures. NJ is still in the range of 0.9 to 1.1 young per nest which is needed for population maintenance with a productivity rate of 0.94 young per known-outcome/active nest in 2018. The 2018 NJ Eagle Project Report has all the details on the project including telemetry, re-sightings and recoveries.
The success of the eagle project is due to the tremendous dedication of the NJ Eagle Project Volunteers. They monitor the nests in all types of conditions and education people about the eagles with enthusiasm.
Link to the 2018 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report: www.conservewildlifenj.org/downloads/cwnj_852.pdf
Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine is a historical complex, located in Mahan, Iran, which contains the mausoleum of Shah Nematollah Vali, the renowned Iranian mystic and poet. Shah Nematollah Vali died in 1431 aged over 100. In 1436 a shrine was erected in his honor and became a pilgrimage site; with the attention of successive rulers contributing various additions over the centuries
I haven't posted a flower in ages and I'm sick of the drab winter shots so this is for all of you who have contributed to my 80,000 views. Thanks so much!!
Issues contributing to luna moth rarity:
◦Habitat degradation and fragmentation
◦Light pollution in areas of human habitation can disrupt mating behavior and has a negative impact on their populations – the adult moths are strongly attracted to light
◦Pesticide accumulation in the environment
◦The European fly Compsilura concinnata, a parasite deliberately introduced to the USA throughout much of the 20th century as a biological control for non-native, invasive gypsy moths, can parasitize more than 150 species of butterflies and moths in North America, crippling and killing non-target species
I was thrilled to find this luna moth, one of two I saw here today!
State Parks are great!
The best of our 848 captures are in a mini-themed album:
• Outing to Oconee State Park, SC – 2021APR13
◦ Moody Spring – 2021APR13 – SC Highway 107
◦ Oconee State Park – 2021APR13 – Mountain Rest, SC
◦ Wigington Overlook – 2021APR13 – SC Highway 413
Hope you enjoy 35% of these 155 luna captures I took today!
With all due respect please do not Arward and Banners for me, it contributes nothing and I prefer a fave or a comment, both is also warmly appreciated.....:-))
Horse chestnut seedlings in Guisborough Forest & Walkway - a few of hundreds contributed by members of the public.
The New York Court of Appeals Building, officially referred to as Court of Appeals Hall, is located at the corner of Eagle and Pine streets in central Albany, New York, United States. It is a stone Greek Revival building designed in the mid-19th century by Henry Rector. In 1971 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, one of six buildings housing a state's highest court currently so recognized.[note 1] Seven years later it was included as a contributing property when the Lafayette Park Historic District was listed on the Register.
At the time it was built it was known simply as the State Hal 244
While driving back from Snaefellsnes Peninsula to Reykjavik, it happened to be foggy while we drive pass the lake which surprisingly contributed to the serene, otherworldly scene.
Built in 1923, this Pueblo Revival-style building was designed under the purview of superintendent Jesse L. Nusbaum, and built to serve as the Headquarters for Mesa Verde National Park. The building is clad in rough-hewn stone with casement windows, porches with wooden and stone columns, vigas, and parapets. The building is a contributing structure in the Mesa Verde Administrative District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987.
Fort Lauderdale is a city in the U.S. state of Florida, 25 miles (40 km) north of Miami. It is the county seat of Broward County. As of the 2019 census, the city has an estimated population of 182,437. Fort Lauderdale is a principal city of the Miami metropolitan area, which was home to an estimated 6,198,782 people in 2018.
The city is a popular tourist destination, with an average year-round temperature of 75.5 °F (24.2 °C) and 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. Greater Fort Lauderdale which takes in all of Broward County hosted 12 million visitors in 2012, including 2.8 million international visitors. The city and county in 2012 collected $43.9 million from the 5% hotel tax it charges, after hotels in the area recorded an occupancy rate for the year of 72.7 percent and an average daily rate of $114.48. The district has 561 hotels and motels comprising nearly 35,000 rooms. Forty six cruise ships sailed from Port Everglades in 2012. Greater Fort Lauderdale has over 4,000 restaurants, 63 golf courses, 12 shopping malls, 16 museums, 132 nightclubs, 278 parkland campsites, and 100 marinas housing 45,000 resident yachts.
Fort Lauderdale is named after a series of forts built by the United States during the Second Seminole War. The forts took their name from Major William Lauderdale (1782–1838), younger brother of Lieutenant Colonel James Lauderdale. William Lauderdale was the commander of the detachment of soldiers who built the first fort. However, development of the city did not begin until 50 years after the forts were abandoned at the end of the conflict. Three forts named "Fort Lauderdale" were constructed; the first was at the fork of the New River, the second at Tarpon Bend on the New River between the Colee Hammock and Rio Vista neighborhoods, and the third near the site of the Bahia Mar Marina.
The area in which the city of Fort Lauderdale would later be founded was inhabited for more than two thousand years by the Tequesta Indians. Contact with Spanish explorers in the 16th century proved disastrous for the Tequesta, as the Europeans unwittingly brought with them diseases, such as smallpox, to which the native populations possessed no resistance. For the Tequesta, disease, coupled with continuing conflict with their Calusa neighbors, contributed greatly to their decline over the next two centuries. By 1763, there were only a few Tequesta left in Florida, and most of them were evacuated to Cuba when the Spanish ceded Florida to the British in 1763, under the terms of the Treaty of Paris (1763), which ended the Seven Years' War. Although control of the area changed between Spain, United Kingdom, the United States, and the Confederate States of America, it remained largely undeveloped until the 20th century.
The Fort Lauderdale area was known as the "New River Settlement" before the 20th century. In the 1830s there were approximately 70 settlers living along the New River. William Cooley, the local Justice of the Peace, was a farmer and wrecker, who traded with the Seminole Indians. On January 6, 1836, while Cooley was leading an attempt to salvage a wrecked ship, a band of Seminoles attacked his farm, killing his wife and children, and the children's tutor. The other farms in the settlement were not attacked, but all the white residents in the area abandoned the settlement, fleeing first to the Cape Florida Lighthouse on Key Biscayne, and then to Key West.
The first United States stockade named Fort Lauderdale was built in 1838, and subsequently was a site of fighting during the Second Seminole War. The fort was abandoned in 1842, after the end of the war, and the area remained virtually unpopulated until the 1890s. It was not until Frank Stranahan arrived in the area in 1893 to operate a ferry across the New River, and the Florida East Coast Railroad's completion of a route through the area in 1896, that any organized development began. The city was incorporated in 1911, and in 1915 was designated the county seat of newly formed Broward County.
Fort Lauderdale's first major development began in the 1920s, during the Florida land boom of the 1920s. The 1926 Miami Hurricane and the Great Depression of the 1930s caused a great deal of economic dislocation. In July 1935, an African-American man named Rubin Stacy was accused of robbing a white woman at knife point. He was arrested and being transported to a Miami jail when police were run off the road by a mob. A group of 100 white men proceeded to hang Stacy from a tree near the scene of his alleged robbery. His body was riddled with some twenty bullets. The murder was subsequently used by the press in Nazi Germany to discredit US critiques of its own persecution of Jews, Communists, and Catholics.
When World War II began, Fort Lauderdale became a major US base, with a Naval Air Station to train pilots, radar operators, and fire control, operators. A Coast Guard base at Port Everglades was also established.
On July 4, 1961, African Americans started a series of protests, wade-ins, at beaches that were off-limits to them, to protest "the failure of the county to build a road to the Negro beach". On July 11, 1962, a verdict by Ted Cabot went against the city's policy of racial segregation of public beaches.
Today, Fort Lauderdale is a major yachting center, one of the nation's largest tourist destinations, and the center of a metropolitan division with 1.8 million people.
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale,_Florida
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Pilger, NE EF4 tornado. Photographed as the tornado approached Pilger, NE on June 16th, 2014. Pilger is on the right side of the highway.
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A view of the south side of Lockhart's courthouse square. Shown here is the 100 block of E. Market St. as seen from S. Main St. The buildings shown in this view are contributing properties in the Caldwell County Courthouse Square Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
On the corner at 100 E. Market St. is the E. L. Bowden Building, built in 1889 for a hardware business. The facade has been much altered with plaster, however, the two-story commercial building still retains its original ornamental awning hooks across the front and down its entire west side.
Next door at 102 E. Market St. is the former First National Bank of Lockhart Building. Constructed in 1888, this two-story, three-bay stuccoed building has two one-story Doric columns sup- porting the central bay, while flanking pilasters terminate the sides. The original openings have been replaced, but the decorative molding over the first floor is still evident. The second floor contains a wide central window, flanked by narrower windows. An applied cornice with large double brackets and a triangular parapet crown the building.
The third building from the corner is the Flowers and Storey Building at 104-106 E. Market. Constructed in 1902, this building originally housed a barber shop and druggist's office.
The two-story, originally redbrick building is distinguished by the recessed entrance sheltered by an arcade of three round arches supported by two central Corinthian columns. The three-bay building is divided by brick pilasters on the second floor. Two round arched windows form the central bay, while flat arched windows form the end bays. These windows have been replaced with aluminum windows. The building is crowned by decorative corbelling and a parapet over the central bay.
When the building was built an agreement was made with the bank to the west to build and maintain a common stairway to each building's second floor. The first floor entrance has recently been bricked over, but the narrow round arched window on the second floor is still evident.
There are five other buildings in this block, but our view of them is obscured by a tree and light pole. The five buildings were all constructed between 1889 and 1910, and originally housed businesses including two saloons, a confectionery, barber shop, and storehouse.
Lockhart, a community of 14,811 at the 2020 census, is the seat of Caldwell County and is located just 30 miles south of the state capital in downtown Austin. Lockhart's square and downtown is filled with late 19th and early 20th century buildings, nearly all contributing properties to the historic district. The city's turn-of-the-century appearance has attracted the attention of film makers. Over 50 films for the theater and TV have been shot in whole or in part in Lockhart, including the 1996 Christopher Guest comedy film Waiting for Guffman and the 1993 drama What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
Originally had thought it might be ok for a side lit photo for one of the other themed groups that I try to contribute to, but I wasn’t quite happy enough with it for that. However, I did quite like the isolation of the highlighted floret that the evening sun had provided and therefore felt it good enough to keep for another time.
The UK is braced for Storm Brian today, so there won’t be much calmness out in the garden for any decent photos.
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The Lello Bookstore, located in Porto, Portugal, is known for its charm and fascinating history. Although it does not have a literal magical element, its magic lies in its unique architecture, rich history, and special atmosphere. Here are some aspects that contribute to the magic of the Lello Bookstore:
Stunning Architecture: The bookstore was designed by architects Francisco Xavier Esteves and Francisco Xavier Esteves Jr. Its architectural style is a combination of neo-Gothic and Art Nouveau, featuring an impressive carved wooden staircase and a beautiful stained glass skylight. The architecture and intricate details create an ambiance that transports visitors to another era.
Rich History: The Lello Bookstore was inaugurated in 1906 and has been a prominent place in the Portuguese literary scene. It has been frequented by writers and poets and has played a significant role in promoting literature and culture. The history and tradition surrounding the bookstore add a special aura.
Inspiration for Writers: The bookstore has been a source of inspiration for various writers, including the famous author J.K. Rowling. It is said that Rowling, while living in Porto, visited the Lello Bookstore and drew inspiration from its atmosphere to create descriptions of magical places in her Harry Potter book series. Although this does not add literal magic, it does add a touch of charm to the bookstore.
Events and Cultural Activities: The Lello Bookstore organizes cultural events, book presentations, and activities that encourage community participation. This active engagement in the local cultural scene contributes to the feeling that the bookstore is a vibrant and lively place.
In summary, the magic of the Lello Bookstore resides in its unique architecture, rich history, its role in the literary community, and its ability to inspire writers and literature enthusiasts. While it does not have literal magic, its charm and atmosphere make it a truly special place.
La Librería Lello, ubicada en Oporto, Portugal, es conocida por su encanto y su historia fascinante. Aunque no tiene un elemento mágico literal, su magia se encuentra en su arquitectura única, su rica historia y su ambiente especial. Aquí hay algunos aspectos que contribuyen a la magia de la Librería Lello:
Arquitectura Impresionante: La librería fue diseñada por los arquitectos Francisco Xavier Esteves y Francisco Xavier Esteves Jr. Su estilo arquitectónico es una combinación de neogótico y art nouveau, con una impresionante escalera de madera tallada y una hermosa vidriera en el techo. La arquitectura y los detalles intrincados crean un ambiente que transporta a los visitantes a otra época.
Historia Rica: La Librería Lello fue inaugurada en 1906 y ha sido un lugar destacado en la escena literaria portuguesa. Ha sido frecuentada por escritores y poetas, y ha desempeñado un papel importante en la promoción de la literatura y la cultura. La historia y la tradición que rodean la librería añaden un aura especial.
Inspiración para Escritores: La librería ha sido un lugar de inspiración para varios escritores, incluido el famoso autor J.K. Rowling. Se dice que Rowling, mientras vivía en Oporto, visitó la Librería Lello y se inspiró en su atmósfera para crear descripciones de lugares mágicos en su serie de libros de Harry Potter. Aunque esto no agrega magia literal, sí añade un toque de encanto a la librería.
Eventos y Actividades Culturales: La Librería Lello organiza eventos culturales, presentaciones de libros y actividades que fomentan la participación de la comunidad. Esta participación activa en la escena cultural local contribuye a la sensación de que la librería es un lugar vibrante y lleno de vida.
En resumen, la magia de la Librería Lello reside en su arquitectura única, su rica historia, su papel en la comunidad literaria y su capacidad para inspirar a escritores y amantes de la literatura. Aunque no tiene una magia literal, su encanto y atmósfera la convierten en un lugar verdaderamente especial.
Wild South Africa
Kruger National Park
"In Africa, southern ground-hornbills are classified as ‘vulnerable’ by the IUCN, however, those in South Africa are classified as ‘endangered’ on the Red List of Threatened Species as only about 1500 individuals live within the country. Loss of habitat, loss of nesting trees, electrocution from transformer boxers and even, in some cases, killed for use in traditional medicine, have all contributed to the rapid decline of these majestic birds."
oh...um.
what is this?
I'M NOT APOLOGISING, THOUGH. today i bought a book for my photography project i did a year ago called 'natural forms', so this is all contributing to my project :) if you could help by saying which are your favourite flower photos of mine, that'd help. OR SHELLS.
i won't use things as extravagant as this, ha, but maybe slightly less edited. OR A LOT.
i should stop eating but i like to eat.
oh and it's so hot. like i am a sizzling sausage.
and just throwing it out there that these poor things were saved by me, hahah. my mum had to mow the lawn, and had to go over the huuuuuuuge daisy 'field' that i loved so much. so i saved quite a few. i might replace this.
ps: excuse my crappy comments today ://
pps: thanks to the lovely sarah for her testimonial <3