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À l’Ouest du Temps - La forêt de Fangorn *
« Les aventures fantastiques ont rarement une fin. Il y a toujours quelqu’un pour en comprendre les fondements et continuer le récit » (Un sage)
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Je suis retourné à l’Ouest du Temps, là où tout a commencé, à l’orée de la forêt de Fangorn.
Des arbres sombres portant de magnifiques fleurs blanches étendaient leurs longues branches, comme pour marquer, d’un geste de bienvenue, le passage vers les profondeurs de la forêt. Ils auraient pu être de lointains ancêtres de nos pommiers, mais, selon l’histoire locale, ils appartenaient à la civilisation des Ents, la plus vieille de la Terre du Milieu. Ces arbres étaient dotés, croyait-on, d’une forme de « conscience » et d’une mémoire collective remontant aux origines. On racontait qu’ils étaient capables de communiquer entre-eux et avec d’autres espèces et même d’agir ensemble dans l’intérêt commun…
Soudainement, je fus submergé par une marée d’impressions insistantes: de la curiosité, une extrême vigilance, l’écho lointain de zones d’ombres, de blessures béantes au coeur des arbres. Puis, un bruissement soutenu des feuilles me figea sur place avec appréhension. Et, d’une manière que je ne saurais expliquer, j’en compris le sens: « Prend garde en traversant la forêt. Fait preuve de respect envers nous. Et nous t’aideront à trouver le courage d’affronter les mystères et les dangers auxquels tu devras faire face dans le Monde.» (Patrice le Hobbit)
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À l’Est du Temps, le rationalisme moderne a relégué, les récits, les contes, les légendes anciennes y compris les écrits de Tolkien et de bien d’autres grands auteurs, aux domaines de l’imaginaire, de la spiritualité, de la magie pure, du folklore et du divertissement. Comme si, rien de ces écrits n’avait une quelconque résonance avec des savoirs utiles tirés de l’expérience humaine…
Or, des découvertes récentes en neurobiologie, en biologie végétale et en écologie appliquée aux arbres et aux forêts tendent à donner un fondement scientifique à plusieurs mythes anciens à leur sujet: les arbres sont des entités sociales et conscientes, capables d’apprendre, d’interagir et d’évoluer. **
Ce que les Anciens savaient, mais qu’ils ne pouvaient pas exprimer par des mots, plutôt avec des images métaphoriques et poétiques, comme Tolkien - deviennent maintenant un champ de recherche scientifique moderne, périphérique certes, mais courageux et prometteur.
Patrice photographiste, Chroniques du Monde de Poësia
*Forêt mythique de la Terre du Milieu dans le récit du Seigneurs des Anneaux (J.R. R. Tolkien)
** Voir notamment : Peter Wohlleben, (La vie secrète des arbres); Suzanne Simard, (Finding the Mother Tree - Discovering the Wisdom of Forest)
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West of Time: Fangorn Forest *
“Fantasy adventures rarely have an end. There is always someone to understand their foundations and continue the story” (A wise man)
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I have returned to the West of Time, where it all began, at the edge of Fangorn Forest.
Dark trees bearing magnificent white flowers stretched out their long branches, as if to mark, with a welcoming gesture, the passage to the depths of the forest. They might have been distant ancestors of our apple trees, but according to local history they belonged to the Ent civilization, the oldest in Middle-earth. These trees were believed to be endowed with a form of “consciousness” and a collective memory going back to the origins. They were said to be able to communicate with each other and with other species and even to act together in the common interest...
Suddenly, I was overwhelmed by a tide of persistent impressions: curiosity, extreme vigilance, the distant echo of shadowy areas, gaping wounds in the heart of the trees. Then, a steady rustle of leaves froze me in place with apprehension. And, in a way that I cannot explain, I understood the meaning: “Be careful while crossing the forest. Show us respect. And we will help you find the courage to face the mysteries and dangers you will face in the World. (Patrice the Hobbit)
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In the East of Time, modern Rationalism has relegated stories, tales, ancient legends including the writings of Tolkien and many other great authors, to the domains of the imagination, spirituality, pure magic, folklore and entertainment. As is, none of these writings had any resonance with useful knowledge drawn from human experience...
However, recent discoveries in neurobiology, plant biology and ecology applied to trees and forests tend to give a scientific basis to several old myths about them: trees are social and conscious entities, capable of learning, interacting and advancing. **
What the elders knew, but could not express in words, rather in metaphorical and poetic imagery, like Tolkien - now becomes a field of modern scientific research, peripheral indeed, but courageous and promising.
Patrice photographer, Chronicles of the Lands of Poësia
* Mythical forest of Middle-earth in the story of Lord of the Rings (J.R. R. Tolkien)
** See in particular: Peter Wohlleben, (The Hidden Life of Trees, The Secret Wisdom of Nature); Suzanne Simard, (Finding the Mother Tree - Discovering the Wisdom of Forest)
L’histoire du pont commence en 1878, lors de la troisième exposition universelle de Paris qui se tient sur le champ de Mars de mai à octobre. Une passerelle métallique réservée aux piétons est construite entre les 15e et 16e arrondissements en prenant appui sur la petite île aux Cygnes.
Quelques années plus tard, un concours vient pérenniser l’ouvrage: des travaux effectués entre 1903 et 1906 donnent naissance au pont tel que nous le connaissons aujourd’hui. Disposant de deux étages, il permet alors la traversée des voitures et des piétons au premier niveau et le passage des métros au deuxième étage. C’est en est fini de l’exclusivité piétonnière !
C’est Jean-Camille Formigé (1845-1926), architecte de la Ville de Paris, qui dirige les travaux de construction et de décoration du pont. Louis Biette, ingénieur, est également en charge du projet.
Le début du XXe siècle coïncide avec le développement rapide du métro parisien. Les prouesses techniques permettent de sortir le métro de terre et de lui faire traverser la Seine au sommet du pont. Les usagers et usagères peuvent alors profiter d’une vue incomparable sur la Dame de Fer.
Avec l’essor du 7e art, des appareils photos et du tourisme, le pont de Bir-Hakeim, de par sa localisation mais surtout grâce à son architecture, devient le chouchou des touristes et des artistes.
The history of the bridge begins in 1878, during the third Universal Exhibition in Paris which is held on the Champ de Mars from May to October. A metal footbridge reserved for pedestrians is built between the 15th and 16th arrondissements, resting on the small island of Swans.
A few years later, a competition came to perpetuate the work: work carried out between 1903 and 1906 gave birth to the bridge as we know it today. With two floors, it then allows the crossing of cars and pedestrians on the first level and the passage of metros on the second floor. This is the end of pedestrian exclusivity!
It was Jean-Camille Formigé (1845-1926), architect for the City of Paris, who directed the construction and decoration of the bridge. Louis Biette, engineer, is also in charge of the project.
The beginning of the 20th century coincides with the rapid development of the Paris metro. Technical prowess enabled the metro to be lifted from the ground and cross the Seine at the top of the bridge. Users can then enjoy an incomparable view of the Iron Lady.
With the rise of the 7th art, cameras and tourism, the Bir-Hakeim bridge, due to its location but above all thanks to its architecture, has become the darling of tourists and artists.
Once completed, the subject will be fully cyber-organic.
Photo taken at NuNoX. Visit here: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Desert%20Sunrise/137/116/23
La vie de château commence ici. Dans un cadre exceptionnel au cœur d’un théâtre de verdure, la demeure de prestige érigée en 1679 par Jules-Hardouin Mansart, grand architecte du Château de Versailles, vous dévoile ses secrets d’histoire...
Les Colbert, comtes de Maulévrier, écrivent le premier chapitre de cette passionnante épopée au XVIIe siècle. Témoin de la folie des hommes, pillé et incendié plusieurs fois, le château de luxe renaît
toujours de ses cendres.
The life of luxury begins here. In an exceptional frame(executive) in the heart of an open-air theater, the prestigious house set up as 1679 by Jules-Hardouin Mansart, big architect of the Palace of Versailles, reveals you its secrets of history(story)...
Colbert, counts of Maulévrier, writes the first chapter of this fascinating epic in the XVIIth century. Witness(baton) of the madness of the men(people), plundered and set on fire several times, the luxury castle is always reborn of its ashes.
Commencée avec Hendrix et finir cette série "Covid" avec la toujours bien nommée Hendrix
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK3IlV3l9xY
Voilà, un dernier lien vers un film qui cogne dans et à travers les murs, un bijoux
Construction commenced in 1072, and completed in 1311, this building, at 520ft in height was claimed to have been the tallest building in the world at the time. It remained so until 1548 when the spire collapsed. It was not replaced.
The building was the home of one of the copies of the Magna Carta, but which is now held in nearby Lincoln Castle.
Construction of Sagrada Familia commenced in 1882 and Gaudí became involved in 1883, taking over the project and transforming it with his architectural and engineering style, combining Gothic and curvilinear Art Nouveau forms. Gaudí devoted his last years to the project, and at the time of his death at age 73 in 1926, less than a quarter of the project was complete
Middleham Castle in Wensleydale was built by Robert Fitzrandolph, 3rd Lord of Middleham and Spennithorne, commencing in 1190. Richard, Duke of Gloucester (later Richard III) spent his youth at Middleham and it became one of his royal homes.
Népal - je commence avec cette photo une série sur le trek que j’ai fait dans la région de Pokhara à trois reprises ces dernières années.
Rien de technique, il suffit d’avoir une bonne condition physique et une bonne paire de chaussures de marche pour évoluer en altitude.
La photo ci-dessus a été prise alors que je repartais du village d’Ulleri où je venais de passer la nuit dans une guest-house. Ulleri était notre dernière étape d’une randonnée en altitude de 10 jours.
Douze heures plus tard nous étions sur le bord de la route asphaltée où un taxi nous attendait pour rejoindre Pokhara.
Nepal - I start with this photo a series of the trek I have done in the Pokhara region three times in recent years.
Nothing technical, you just need to be in good physical condition and a good pair of walking shoes to move at altitude.
The photo above was taken as I was leaving the village of Ulleri where I had just spent the night in a guesthouse. Ulleri was our final stop on a 10 day high altitude hike. Twelve hours later we were on the asphalt roadside where a taxi was waiting for us to reach Pokhara.
Six days later, same spot , the mountains have disappeared (in the clouds) and the lake is beginning to freeze
Six jours plus tard les montagnes se sont enveloppées de nuages et le lac commence à geler
Happy Fence Friday !
HFF !
The cathedral, dating from 1131, was commenced in the Norman style, the island of Sicily having been conquered by the Normans in 1091. According to tradition, the building was erected after a vow made to the Holy Saviour by the King of Sicily, Roger II, after he escaped from a storm to land on the city's beach
On a rainy Sept. 22, 2011, a pair of C44-9Ws lead a Quebec, North Shore & Labrador iron ore train through the loading loop and into the tipple at Carol Lake Mine near Labrador City, N.L. This gritty town in the far north is a challenge to get to, and at the time, lodging was hard to find due to the labor needed for an expansion under way at the mine. Both mine and railroad are operated by the Iron Ore Co. of Canada, which is in turn owned by international mining giant Rio Tinto. Labrador City is a mining town established by IOC when the mine opened in the 1950s.
This was tedious, tough and stressful. I only had one pumpkin so had to make it work. It is highly fragile.
Lincoln Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln. Construction commenced 1072, consecrated 11 May 1092.
“Commencer, c'est avoir à moitié fini.”
Horace
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Now fire damaged 33136 is seen commencing a trip on route 27 back in April last year at Southend City Travel Centre.
Je commence un nouvel album... une collection de photos de collections... ici des paniers de fleurs pour poupée.
I begin a new album : a collection of photos of collections... Here baskets of flowers for doll
Construction of Sagrada Família commenced in 1882 and Gaudí became involved in 1883, taking over the project and transforming it with his architectural and engineering style, combining Gothic and curvilinear Art Nouveau forms. Gaudí devoted his last years to the project, and at the time of his death at age 73 in 1926, less than a quarter of the project was complete. Sagrada Família's construction progressed slowly, as it relied on private donations and was interrupted by the Spanish Civil War, only to resume intermittent progress in the 1950s. Construction passed the midpoint in 2010 with some of the project's greatest challenges remaining and an anticipated completion date of 2026, the centenary of Gaudí's death.
My Sunshine Girl .... The only person I know who thinks Calculus is fun!
After living away at school for 4 years , today she is returning home from College. I will only have her home with me for 1 quick year while she completes an accelerated Masters Degree program. Then she will fly from my nest to pursue her dreams.
En tant que gamin, j'ai commencé à dessiner pour exprimer mes goûts. En tant qu'étudiant, j'ai été attiré à la peinture par passion. Pour des raisons professionnelles, j'ai choisi la communication pour mettre en avant mes idées et j'ai découvert la photo, ma deuxième passion. Aujourd'hui, je rêve de me remettre à la peinture. Mais pour des raisons de manque de temps, j'ai fait un compromis provisoire en fondant mes deux passions en une, en utilisant "Photoschop" comme outil de travail !!!
I started my first years as a kid drawing for my tastes. As a student, I was attracted to painting by passion. For professional reasons, I chose the communication to put forward my ideas and I found the photo, my second passion. Today, I dream to get back to painting. But for reasons of lack of time, I made a tentative compromise basing my two passions into one, using "Photoschop" as a working tool!
Mon pays ce n'est pas un pays, c'est l'hiver...
Prise à travers le hublot, en attendant le départ vers le grand nord!
Je commence à réfléchir à la création d'un site Internet même si, pour l'heure, je suis consciente de ne pas avoir assez de matière. Je n'y connais absolument rien. Certains d'entre vous ont-ils créé un site ? Ou y pensent-ils ? Des outils à me conseiller ? Merci d'avance pour toutes les pistes de réflexion que vous pourriez me donner.
I am starting to think about creating a website even if, for now, I am aware of not having enough material. I know absolutely nothing about it. Have some of you created a site? Or do they think about it? Tools to advise me? Thank you in advance for all the advice you could give me.
Commencée en 1143 selon la volonté de Georges d'Antioche, l'église possède un admirable décor de style byzantin. Agrandie de deux travées au XVIe siècle, elle a reçu des fresques baroques au XVIIIe siècle.
Spring is here and so is the shipping season. The James R Barker backs into the slip at CN Dock 6 in West Duluth while a BNSF coal train unloads across the bay and a roadswitch job with IC 6252 works the dock. This is the first ship of the season for Dock 6, loading UTAC pellets.
Fort Stanwix was a colonial fort whose construction commenced on August 26, 1758, under the direction of British General John Stanwix, at the location of present-day Rome, New York, but was not completed until about 1762. The star fort was built to guard a portage known as the Oneida Carrying Place during the French and Indian War. Fort Stanwix National Monument, a reconstructed structure built by the National Park Service, now occupies the site.
NRHP Reference#:66000057
As Winter commenced, the Dark Winter Witch stirred in her shadowed glade, where the trees stood bare and the earth lay still. The snow had not yet fallen, but the air crackled with a bitter chill, and the sun’s light waned, swallowed by her gathering power. Her realm stretched across the twilight woods, a place of endless dusk where time felt thin and strange. Any who ventured too close were drawn in by her ethereal beauty, their minds clouded by whispers of warmth and wonder. But the deeper they wandered, the colder they grew, until their hearts turned to frost, and they became her silent thralls, cursed to linger in the darkness of her eternal winter.