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Amsterdam city center is the vibrant and bustling heart of the Dutch capital. It is known for its picturesque canals, stunning architecture, and rich history. The city center is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is home to iconic landmarks such as Dam Square, where the Royal Palace and the National Monument are located.
The city center is characterized by its charming canal belt, which offers scenic views and the opportunity to take boat tours and explore the waterways. The narrow streets are lined with beautiful 17th-century buildings, housing a mix of shops, cafes, and restaurants.
Amsterdam city center is also a cultural hub, with renowned museums like the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Anne Frank House. These museums offer a glimpse into the city's art, history, and the life of Anne Frank during World War II.
In addition to its cultural attractions, the city center is a shopper's paradise. From high-end fashion boutiques to vintage stores and local markets, there is something for everyone. The streets come alive at night with a vibrant nightlife scene, featuring bars, clubs, and live music venues.
One of the unique aspects of Amsterdam city center is its bicycle-friendly culture. Cycling is a popular mode of transportation, and visitors can rent bikes to explore the city at their own pace.
Overall, Amsterdam city center is a captivating destination that seamlessly blends history, culture, and modernity. Its charming canals, world-class museums, and lively atmosphere make it a must-visit for travelers seeking a vibrant and unforgettable experience.
Shanghai - Exhibition Center. Built after the revolution with Russian help (one can see this from the architectural style). Located on Yan'An Road. Used for art exhibitions. Trade fairs are held at the new Pudong Exhibition Center (aka EXPO center, though it has nothing to do with the EXPO 2010).
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The center of a gerbera daisy has so many different designs and patterns. I couldn't resist getting up close and personal with this one.
Thanks everyone for your views, awards, comments, invites and faves.
Bright and cheery, Grecian Windflowers are early spring bloomers and are lovely when planted en masse.
Sometimes known as Balkan anemones, these daisy-like flowers come in shades of blue, mauve, pink, and white.
Enjoy this delightful flower with me!
Bastian waits for Lene to put the camera away, so playing can begin.
Bastian (mixed breed), 16.12.2016.
Olympus OMD EM5 Digital Camera. Photo by Lene Raarup.
The center of your attention is whatever you choose.
Today, Mothers are front and center. Being a Mom carries a lot of weight. It is a blessing, but can feel like a burden at times. Both burdens and blessing are heavy. A blessing carries the weight of resposibility.
I would encourage every woman to be a blessing to others by stepping up to be a mother figure to whoever needs one.
A good woman is a blessing.
A good man is a blessing.
A good daughter is a blessing.
A good son is a blessing.
A good friend is a blessing.
Be blessings to one another not burdens.
Thank you all for your kind favs and comments. YOU are a blessing!
Happy Mother's Day!
Hand model: Charles Opper
Thank you Charles. You are a blessing in my life.
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Studying a flower this closely reminds me that we could all benefit from carrying a magnifying glass in our pockets. Then when we were waiting for someone, instead of grabbing a cell phone and staring at the screen, one could pick up a flower. We spend days lost inside our minds....regretting things in the past or worrying about the future. How wonderful it would be to find oneself in the present moment!
I have been meaning to find some Cypress trees for a long time, finally found my way to lake Moultry, a lot of the shoreline was frozen over, and if you look closely you can see the base of the trees are still frozen.
Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku, Azebaijan.
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Aka the "Russian House". The Shanghai Exhibition Center (上海展览中心) was built after the revolution with Russian help (one can see this from the architectural style).
Located on Yan'an Road. Used for art exhibitions.
Trade fairs are held at the new Pudong Exhibition Center (aka EXPO center, though it has nothing to do with the EXPO 2010) or the new National Exhibition Center near Hongqiao Airport.
Photo taken from a car while driving on Yan'an Elevated Road.
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Some fishermen and others watch from high above while Mother Nature puts on an exquisite show portraying another spectacular sunset at the Huntington Beach Pier. Seen in the distance is Catalina Island.
Jökulsárgljúfur National Park is a former national park situated in the north of Iceland around the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum. It lies to the north of the Dettifoss waterfall. On 7 June 2008, it became a part of the larger Vatnajökull National Park
The area is of interest because of its chaotic canyon and volcanic mountains. Eight thousand years ago, volcanic fissures of the Askja volcanic system erupted directly underneath the river and glacial ice. This caused explosions and chaotic flooding.
The center of the park was Vesturdalur with Hljóðaklettar (rock of echoes). Rauðhólar (red mountain) is of interest because of its special colouring due to iron oxidations. Another sight is the canyon of Ásbyrgi to the north of the park which is formed like a horseshoe.
Apollotemple at the Badenburg Lake
Nymphenburg Palace Park, Munich
Architects: Leo von Klenze, Carl Mühlthaler
HMM-- actually i had a wonderful time choosing, shooting, and experimenting with pics for this theme!! and learned so much about rendering things into b&w and the relative values in sliders.
this is thurman and his smile/face is just under an inch and he's my favorite of the possibles for "back to square one". he's particularly happy to be a part of the macro mondays group's pool for the theme of:
"back to square one" “Center Square B&W”: center composed, black and white image in square format...
ODC "available light"