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Lives of the Gods: Divinity in Maya Art exhibit
From the text panel: Skillfully carved in silhouette on the backrest of a throne, a bearded lord and his companion observe a small supernatural creature seated between them. The diminutive figure, a messenger from the old celestial god Itzamnaaj, has a human body with winged forearms and the head of a jaguar deity. Symbols in the lord’s headdress suggest that he is impersonating Itzamnaaj while he listens to the words sent by the god himself. This visitation and performance take place in a dark mountain cave, the type of space regarded as a dwelling for the gods. Caves, and their architectural counterparts, temple chambers, were favored settings for Maya religious rituals.
Carved Limestone
Beautifully carved toki by G.Surgenor of Hokitika.
The toki symbolises strength and triumph over adversity.
Happy birthday Claire you gorgeous woman!
Hostas carved and painted by Mother Nature. The structure and shades of green, and in this case white, that define the hosta leaves are intriguing. I love to see the play of light and shadow across them.
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A surfer carves a wave, sending water flying.
I don't take many candid photos, but recently while shooting coastal long exposures I found myself in a great spot to watch several surfers riding a point break. With sunset and the Santa Monica mountains of Malibu in the background, I ended up spending much of my time trying to capture the best action possible.
Photo taken in Palos Verdes Estates, CA (USA).
The shadow of tall sandstone walls in Captiol Reef National Park is evident here as trees along this deep canyon stand in deep shadow while orange and red sunlit hues provide a colorful backdrop. The effect was striking as I stood there for a moment, pausing my exploration of this stunning and formidable landscape. These walls are part of a spectacular rock spine for more than a hundred miles called the Waterpocket Fold and have very few east-west passages. This one was carved by the Fremont River. If only we could witness a time lapse of the changes a millennia brings as the relentless forces of erosion and tectonic shifts shape and reform the land.
this was taken last year at the watkins glen. i remember last year being particularly excellent with the foliage and the water flow at the glen so this was another stroke of luck for me. :)
a little bit oversharpened by flickr eh, but what can i do. you may view it large below for a gentler experience...
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Grassington is a market town and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, the town is situated in Wharfedale around 9 miles (14 km) from Bolton Abbey and is surrounded by limestone scenery. Nearby villages include Linton, Threshfield, Hebden, Conistone and Kilnsey. The Domesday Book lists Grassington as part of the estate of Gamal Barn including 7 carucates of ploughland (840 acres/350ha) including Grassington, Linton and Threshfield. The Norman conquest of England made it part of the lands of Gilbert Tison. But by 1118 Tison had suffered a demotion and his lands returned to the king then given to Lord Percy. Grassington was historically a township in the parish of Linton in the West Riding of Yorkshire. It became a separate civil parish in 1866, and was transferred to North Yorkshire in 1974. Although often described by local people as a village, Grassington was granted a Royal Charter for a market and fair in 1282 giving it market town status. The market was held regularly until about 1860. A change in land use from the early 17th century, when lead mining began to assume more importance, brought some prosperity, but Grassington's heyday arrived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The opening of the Yorkshire Dales Railway to Threshfield in 1901 brought new visitors, many of whom settled, some finding work in Skipton or in the developing limestone quarries. The Old Hall at Grassington is reputedly the oldest house in Yorkshire, dating from the late 13th or early 14th century. Today Grassington is the main residential and tourist centre in Upper Wharfedale Centred around its small cobbled square is a selection of shops, pubs and the village museum, offering food, clothing and gifts, alongside small cafes, restaurants and hotels. Grassington Folk Museum houses a collection which tells the story of Wharfedale. It is an independent museum, run and managed by volunteers. Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association is a voluntary mountain rescue organisation, located in Grassington, which rescues people in trouble from the surrounding fells and caves. Grassington Festival is a two-week long annual event encompassing music, performance and visual arts, held in a variety of venues around the village. In 2008 it included acts by Jo Brand, Dara Ó Briain, Clare Teal and Toyah Willcox. Every September since 2011, Grassington plays host to a 1940's themed weekend. Events include war re-enactments, dances as well as a variety of military and civilian vehicles on display from the period. In the winter Grassington also hosts the very popular Dickensian Festival when the entire village is taken over by Dickensian costumes and Christmas activities and opportunities to purchase Christmas presents. A Yorkshire Dales National Park information centre is on Hebden Road. Three miles north of Grassington at Kilnsey is the glacially carved overhang of Kilnsey Crag. Grass Wood, a large area of ancient woodland including the Iron-Age fort, Fort Gregory (also known as Gregory's Fort), is situated just over one mile north-west of Grassington.
Sunrise at Fairy Glen. A slippery walk down to the rather full river, just in time for the light to break into the gorge. Seen so many wonderful photos from here, was great to finally visit.
Sculpture from China
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This is a shot taken at the Humayun's Tomb at Delhi. Humayun, being the 2nd of Mughal rulers in India, the tomb has the hallmarks of early Mughal architecture or typically Indo-Persian architecture.
Outside the delicatessen in Navarro, California is a hand carved (with a chain saw) guitar man. As you can see, It's really a nice piece of work.