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The old town of Manosque was surrounded by ramparts in the Middle Ages replaced today by a circular boulevard bordered by plane trees.
The Soubeyran gate, built in the 14th century, is a remarkable medieval vestige of these ancient ramparts.
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Porte forfifiée du 14ème siècle
La vieille ville de Manosque était ceinte au Moyen Age de remparts remplacés de nos jour par un boulevard circulaire bordé de platanes.
La porte du Soubeyran, bâtie au 14ème siècle, est un vestige médiéval remarquable de ces anciens remparts.
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Manosque - Provence - France
This farm has been in the family of a good friend, and now across-the-street neighbor, for over 100 years. His son lives there now and his grandpa, after receiving the original 120 acre farm as a wedding gift from his in-laws, built the house and the old red barn in the early 1900's. HFF
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Film: Kodak T-Max 400
Developer: Ars Imago Monobath
Scanner: Epson V850 Pro
Scannersoftware: SilverFast
Arriving at Escanaba, Michigan, three Chicago & North Western C628’s have a trainload of iron ore from Ishpeming. Here the ore will be transloaded to an ore boat on Lake Michigan.
Large stone blocks stacked like giant lego pieces at Bayon, Angkor Thom, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
A uniquely Chicago & North Western C628/GP7 combination has dropped its train from Green Bay on a yard track in Escanaba, Michigan, and now awaits a call to return south.
Wandering through narrow, old and cozy streets thinking we have been teleported to a time where transport meant horse and cart. Eguisheim, France
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This is a classic view of Maya Bay, made famous by the movie 'The Beach' starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Controversy arose during the making of the film due to 20th Century Fox's bulldozing and landscaping of the natural beach setting of Ko Phi Phi Leh to make it more "paradise-like". The production altered some sand dunes and cleared some coconut trees and grass to widen the beach. Fox set aside a fund to reconstruct and return the beach to its natural state; however, lawsuits were filed by environmentalists who believed the damage to the ecosystem was permanent and restoration attempts had failed. The lawsuits dragged on for years and in 2006 Thailand's Supreme Court upheld a ruling that the filming had harmed the environment and ordered that damage assessments be made. Defendants in the case included 20th Century Fox and some Thai government officials.
The insanely picturesque bay is now protected as a National Park.
By the way, the Flickr map is not quite right in terms of naming!
Dunstanburgh Castle sits on the North East Coast of England in Northumberland. It is a beautiful ruin and still holds onto it's 14th century historic past with it's iconic gatehouse and curtain walls.
Still wearing the colors of former owner Long Island, Virginia & Maryland C420 213 idles at Cape Charles, Virginia.
The Allegory of Fame is a painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Gerard de Lairesse (1641-1711). Gerard de Lairesse was a renowned painter and art theorist in the 17th century, known for his contributions to Dutch Classicism.
The Allegory of Fame, also known as "Fama", is one of his notable works and depicts the allegorical figure of Fame. In Greek mythology, Fame, also known as Pheme, was the personification of fame and renown. In Roman mythology, she was called Fama.
The painting typically shows a female figure with outstretched wings, symbolizing the widespread reach of her influence and reputation. She is often portrayed with a trumpet or a horn, which she uses to announce the achievements and accomplishments of individuals to the world.
Fame was a popular subject in Renaissance and Baroque art, and artists often depicted her in various poses and contexts to convey different aspects of her influence and power.
In Gerard de Lairesse's version of the Allegory of Fame, he likely imbued the composition with his distinctive style, characterized by a grand and classical aesthetic. His paintings were influenced by classical antiquity, and he was particularly inspired by the works of Italian Renaissance artists, such as Raphael and Michelangelo.
One of Savannah’s most beloved attractions is Forsyth Park. Among the park’s abundant greenery is the dense urban forest of gnarled live oaks draped with Spanish moss. The old Oak trees are as iconic to the city of Savannah as its man-made historic treasures.
Since the early 19th century, Savannah planted out trees in its streets and squares to provide shade in the summer and beauty the year round, earning it the title of “The Forest City.” Today, its arching live oaks, swathed with picturesquely gothic drapes of Spanish moss, are one of the city’s most charming and typical sights.
This photo was edited with Skylum's Luminat AI software.
St Govan’s 13th century Chapel is one of three points of photographic interest (the Green Bridge of Wales and Elegug stacks being the other two) accessible only at weekends as the only route in is through the Ministry of Defence’s Castlemartin gunnery range
The chapel sits precariously on a cliff-lined cove on the site of a holy well once frequented by pilgrims.
I composed this photograph while walking through a residential area in Palm Desert, California. It is, I believe, an example of Mid-century Modern architecture, quite common in this area.
Mid-century modern was originally considered a collection of homes built after World War II, rather than a specific style. However, "mid-century modern" now often denotes a particular building or decorating style, characterized by clean lines, minimal decoration, and a connection with nature. It features a wide, low house footprint with large, open spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an emphasis on bringing the outdoors in.
Time travel, is it possible? As far as I am concerned it certainly is. This street was constructed in the 17th Century in the town of Saint Andrews. The only thing that has changed is the height of the trees and the road surface over the years.
Plimoth Plantation Re-enactor Plymouth, MA, July 23, 2010
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Jvari Monastery is one of the most iconic in Georgia. This ancient temple dates back to the 6th century AD. It was built at the dawn of the adoption and spread of Christianity in Georgia. The name of the church is translated from Georgian as “the cross” and has its own history. According to the legend, the cross of St. Nino, one of the most revered saints who converted Georgia to Christianity, is kept here. After some time, a temple was built on the site of the holy cross, which later became the basis of the present Jvari.
The Jvari temple is located nearby the ancient capital of Georgia, Mtskheta, on the top of a high mountain, from where picturesque views of the neighborhood open, at the intersection of stormy waters of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. The temple attracts thousands of tourists because of its architecture, location and historical value. Exterior and interior decorations of the temple are made in simple, and we can say quite austere forms. Unlike most Orthodox churches, Jvari is beautiful with its simplicity, rigor and clarity of lines. According to the structure, the temple is classified as serial, or tetraconch. Inside the temple right in the center under the dome on a stone pedestal, stands the impressive wooden cross, decorated with inscriptions and carvings. The exterior facades of the temple are decorated with simple, and at the same time expressive bas-reliefs.
To the top of the mountain where the temple stands, lead two ways: a new asphalt road for cars, and a path through which people used to climb up to the sanctuary from time immemorial. The trail begins at the highway. Climbing up along it until about the middle, you can come across a spring with holy water which is believed to appear thanks to the prayers of St. Nino. This water is considered to be curative and miraculous. The temple of Jvari went through a long and difficult journey of one and a half thousand year’s length along with the Georgian people, experienced hardships and difficulties, becoming a symbol of faith for Georgia.
Beneath the vast expanse of the Dallas sky, The Statler hotel stands as a testament to Mid-Century Modern architecture.
Last week I posted a photo of the outside of this house at Avoncroft Museum of Buildings. The inside has been presented as it could have been when first built in the 16th Century.
The house, called The Town House at the museum, was originally in Bromsgrove. It was demolished in 1962 and eventually reconstructed at the museum, opening to the public in 1967.
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The ATSF semaphores at Wagon Mound stand idly in the night, waiting for the next movement to guide. The remaining US&S T-2 semaphores on the Raton Subdivision in New Mexico turn 100 years old this year, as the CTC was installed between French and Las Vegas in 1925.
The A&O QD local rolls by Century Junction on its way east to drop cars at Tygart Junction. These signals protect the junction with the branch that leads to Century 102, due to reopen soon.