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I took this photo in the spring of 2022 as the river ice was melting. Interesting to see how thick the ice was and how many layers there were.
We are having a major thaw this week and most of the snow that fell last week has disappeared. This thaw will contribute to more river ice that looks like this.
Ottawa River, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. March 2022.
The thinnest yellow light of November is more warming and exhilarating than any wine they tell of. The mite which November contributes becomes equal in value to the bounty of July.
-- Henry David Thoreau
I haven't been in here much because I've been wallowing in self pity. I was just diagnosed with cancer and it's located in my neck. The doctor is pretty sure it's curable and he has a 5 year plan. In the mean time lots can happen. I'll probably lose about 30 lbs, could lose most of my teeth and could lose the ability to talk. I'll be starting radiation and chemo later this month. It still hasn't completely sunk in and I'm still having trouble talking about it. I'll still be looking at your work but I just may not be contributing as much
Like the scouts in the USA The Bharat Scouts and Guides contribute to the education of young people. Their motto is: BE PREPARED which means you are always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your DUTY. Here they were prepared to ham for the camera!
Modena : The small lake of Ferrari Park
Italiano : A disegnare il Parco Ferrari ha contribuito l'Inglese Geoffrey Gellicoe ,considerato uno tra i maggiori giardinieri e paesaggisti del nostro tempo ,il quale ha inserito nell'ampia zona verde ( 48 ettari-L'ex Autodromo di Modena ) un'area lacustre e una sequenza di lievi collinette ,che in un'immaginaria veduta a volo d'uccello ,tende quasi a congiungersi con le prime propaggini Appenniniche
English
The English Geoffrey Gellicoe has contributed to designing the Ferrari Park, considered one of the greatest giarginiers and landscape designers of our time, who has included in the wide green area (48 hectares - the area of the old racetrack) a lacustrine area and a sequence of small hills that in an imaginary bird's eye view, almost tends to join the first Apennine offshoots.
My inspiration for this picture: In The End - By Linkin Park
When worries overwhelm you and you fade away . . . .
The feeling that you're losing yourself, losing everything that means anything to you. . . . . .
You're crying and desperate and there's nothing left no matter how hard you try . . . .
Hope is lost and you realize that everything you've ever done is meaningless. . . . . .
Do you know this feeling?
The exhibition at the Holst & Holst Gallery was beautiful the many talented Photographers and their work ♥.♥
I feel very honored that I could contribute my part to the January exhibition. Thank you soo muche Peachy Holst & Torsten Holst ♥
To all my Friends and Familiar and of course my Followers without you nothing goes ♥♥♥
I send you all a lot of love your Sophie Graycloud
Visit: The Holst & Holst Photography Gallery
Flickr Group: Holst & Holst Photography in Second Life
Well friends, I will be going North for a few months and will have limited contact. But every once in awhile I will check in and catch up with you.
I enjoy all of your photos and hope to contribute a few of my own over the next bit of time. I have a late August rendezvous with a Total Solar Eclipse in Idaho and then some travel through Glacier National Park.
Coldplay - The Scientist:
“Bronkhorstermolen” te Steenderen
Reeds in het jaar 1482 stond hier een houten standaardmolen. Tot de heerlijke rechten van de eigenaren van de heerlijkheid Bronkhorst behoorde tot 1795 het recht op gebruik van de wind. De inwoners van Bronkhorst waren verplicht om op deze molen hun koren te laten malen (molendwang).
In 1803 verkocht F.A. Graaf van Limburg Stirum de molen aan Jan Breukink. In 1844 is de molen in de nacht van 17 op 18 mei afgebrand. Zijn zoon Christiaan en zijn echtgenote Wendelina Hermina Kets lieten de huidige stenen molen als opvolger van de verbrande molen bouwen. Na Breukinks dood was zijn weduwe tot 1860 eigenaresse. Tot vlak na de Tweede Wereldoorlog is de molen als maalwerktuig in bedrijf. Toen de wieken stil werden gezet, werd de molen een prooi van het verval.
In 1958 werd door een comité geld ingezameld om de molen deels te laten restaureren, wat in 1960 zijn beslag krijgt. Als eerste molen in Nederland kreeg de molen toen draaipremies en een teller waarmee de as-omwentelingen konden worden afgelezen. Hierdoor betaalde de overheid mee aan de exploitatie van de molen, die in particuliere handen bleef. Deze constructie gaf aanleiding tot een conflict, waardoor de molen weer stil kwam te staan. Ir W. ten Duis koopt daarna de molen om aan de impasse een eind te maken en brengt de molen onder in een Stichting. De stichting wist allerlei geldbronnen aan te boren, waardoor de molen weer in bedrijf kon komen.
“Bronkhorster Mill” in Steenderen
Already in the year 1482 there was a wooden standard mill here. Until 1795, the seigneurial rights of the owners of the Bronkhorst manor included the right to use the wind. The inhabitants of Bronkhorst were obliged to have their corn ground on this mill (molendwang).
In 1803 F.A. Count of Limburg Stirum the mill to Jan Breukink. In 1844 the mill burned down in the night of 17 to 18 May. His son Christiaan and his wife Wendelina Hermina Kets had the current stone mill built as a successor to the burned mill. After Breukink's death, his widow was the owner until 1860. Until just after the Second World War, the mill was used as a grinding tool. When the blades were stopped, the mill fell prey to decay.
In 1958, a committee collected money to have the mill partially restored, which was completed in 1960. As the first windmill in the Netherlands, the windmill received turning premiums and a counter with which the shaft revolutions could be read. As a result, the government contributed to the operation of the mill, which remained in private hands. This construction gave rise to a conflict, as a result of which the mill came to a standstill again. Ir W. ten Duis then buys the mill to put an end to the impasse and places the mill in a foundation. The foundation was able to tap into all kinds of money sources, so that the mill could come back into operation.
First of all, apologies for not having been around. I’ve been following his example of staring into the distance and striving for a complete state of comatose oblivion. And obviously, this worked rather well for me and him. Even though I recently picked up the camera again, did not really find anything worthwhile to record. My lack of motivation was and is a contributing factor.
Merry Christmas to all of you and having the best of intentions to post some more. Same as last year, I still dislike Christmas songs intensely, so I am using this one as an alternate.
A view looking north from Monroe St. at the 200 Block of S. 6th St. in historic downtown Springfield. All of the building in this view lie within the Central Springfield Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Buildings, and all are contributing.
The Central Springfield Historic District embraces the commercial core of Springfield, Illinois. Centered on the Old State Capitol, which served as the Illinois state house from 1840 to 1876, this area includes an outstanding number of two and three story late 19th and early 20th century commercial structures, intact for most part on the upper facades. These buildings included hotels, drug stores, groceries, clothing stores, and dry good stores. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, and was expanded in 1986 and 2015.
Springfield is the Capital city of the State of Illinois. Located in central Illinois, Springfield's population was 114,394 at the 2020 census.
Saint Michael’s Cathedral of Alba Iulia was built between 1247 and 1291, which makes it contemporary to the famous Notre Dame of Paris. Furthermore, it appears that a great French architect, Villard de Honnecourt, contributed to its design. In addition to being the oldest and the longest cathedral in Romania (at 89.16 m measured along its axis), it is also considered the most important monument of Romanesque architecture in Transylvania.
The site is registered in the National Archaeological Repertory of Romania.
This stately mansion was built for J. Russell Jones, an influential Civil War patriot who later would become a U.S. Marshall, steamship owner, chairman of the Republican Party, and Minister Resident to Belgium during the Administration of his friend, President Ulysses S. Grant. Built in 1857, the Italianate style Jones House, now known as the Belvedere Mansion, is the largest mansion in Galena. Completely restored, Belvedere Mansion is open for tours.
The mansion is a contributing structure in the Galena Historic District. The district encompasses 85 percent of the City of Galena and includes more than 800 properties. The Galena Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, with modifications in 2013.
Galena is the seat of Jo Daviess County in the northwest corner of Illinois. This is the unglaciated area of northwestern Illinois. The rolling hills, history and abundant 19th century architecture draws visitors from throughout the country. The population of Galena at the 2020 census was 3,101.
It has been forever since I contributed to fence Friday. Thought I end my hiatus :)
This flaring light was the last time I've seen the refreshing sunshine. It's been dull and grey ever since, minus the snow and lots of rain which is no fun in winter. I hope this trend changes very soon in Toronto because it is very unlike January here.
~ HFF :D
(*oh wait, it's snowing now Yay!!)
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“Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest significance.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
Visit this year's Faire:
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Fantasy Faire 2019
URAFIKI by Eclair Martinek.
Sponsored by Spyralle.
Region for the One Team Initiative.
WHY: Because while we believe that team identities matter, there’s an underlying team that is Relay For Life. That we as the Faire are just one small part of that team, and that our friends are as much a part of what we do as we are of their own efforts. Fairelanders all, Relayers all, we’re coming together to make the best and biggest difference we can together because that spirit of teamwork is how the fight will be won. While our strength as individuals contributes to our strength as teams, it’s from each other’s strength we reach our goals. We are One Team, with One Goal, stronger together than any one person could even dream of being. Together, we are the cure.
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Pollination is, however, a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems. Nearly 90% of the world’s wild flowering plant species depend, entirely, or at least in part, on animal pollination, along with more than 75% of the world’s food crops and 35% of global agricultural land. Not only do pollinators contribute directly to food security, but they are key to conserving biodiversity.
To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development, the UN designated 20 May as World Bee Day.
The goal is to strengthen measures aimed at protecting bees and other pollinators, which would significantly contribute to solving problems related to the global food supply and eliminate hunger in developing countries.
We all depend on pollinators and it is, therefore, crucial to monitor their decline and halt the loss of biodiversity. (UN)
You can find more information about these important animals
HERE!
We should do all that we can to support all insects
as they are a necessary component of biodiversity!
Bee / Biene approaching Spanish Bluebells / Spanische Hasenglöckchen (Hyacinthoides hispanica) in our garden - Frankfurt-Nordend
A view of two beautiful, late-nineteenth century Italianate buildings in the 400 block of Pulaski St, catty-corner from the Logan County Courthouse in downtown Lincoln. Both buildings lie within the Lincoln Courthouse Square Historic District that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
The corner building at 429 Pulaski St. was constructed around 1885 and is a contributing building in the district. The two-part commercial building next to it at 425-427 Pulaski St. dates to 1890. With its cast iron front, second story windows with decorative hood molds and a heavy, metal cornice, the structure is identified as a significant building in the district.
Lincoln is the seat of Logan County, which is situated in central Illinois approximately 26 miles northeast of Springfield, the state capitol. The estimated population of Lincoln in 2018 was 13,685.
Situated on the Guadalupe River in the quickly-growing community of New Braunfels, Gruene (a German surname, (pronounced "Green") is a former German town in Comal County. Once a significant cotton-producing community along the Guadalupe River, the town has now shifted its economy to one supported primarily by tourism. Today Gruene is a district within the city limits of New Braunfels, and much of the former town was listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1975. Gruene is known for its German-Texan heritage and architecture.
My post yesterday looked at the Henry Gruene Family Home, which now is a B&B known as the Gruene Mansion Inn. Today's post focuses on Henry Gruene's mercantile business, the H. D. Gruene General Store, which was erected in 1903 as a place where tenant farmers could buy their wares and do business. Henry Gruene passed in 1920, but the business continued for a few more years until the boll weevil infestation of all U.S. cotton-growing areas in the 1920s sent Gruene on the road toward becoming a virtual ghost town.
Gruene resurgence as a tourist destination began in the 1970s and, in 1986, the Gruene General Store reopened as the Gruene Antique Company. The H. D. Gruene building is a contributing property in the Gruene Historic District on the NRHP.
New Braunfels is the seat of Comal County and has a 2020 census-population of 90,403. A suburb just north of San Antonio, and part of the Greater San Antonio metropolitan area, New Braunfels was the third-fastest-growing city in the United States from 2010-2020.
A close-up framing of an ancient statue depicting Thutmose III with noble facial features, youthful and smiling face, a hallmark of his reign's artistic standard.
The statue is noted for its exceptionally high quality and soft, human-like features, representing a peak in the artistic standards of the mid-18th Dynasty.
Wearing a nemes headdress and a ceremonial beard, stylistic features characteristic of Egyptian pharaohs. The tight centered composition filling the frame with the statue's details allows for an appreciation of the sculptural artistry and the preserved features.
The statue is dramatically lit, with a strong, directional light source from the front and slightly to the left, creating prominent shadows that emphasize the contours of the face, headdress, and beard. The background is dark, isolating the subject and drawing the viewer's attention to the statue.
The figure's face is serene, with distinct eyes, nose, and lips. The shoulders are broad, and the upper part of a broad collar or necklace is visible around the neck and shoulders.
The lighting highlights the smooth, polished surface of the stone, while also revealing subtle textures in the headdress and beard. The intricate details of the headdress stripes and the braided ceremonial beard are clearly visible.
The discovery of this statue in 1904 was part of the Karnak Cachette, one of the largest caches of statues ever found, containing artifacts from Egypt's Dynastic Age.
Crafted from greywacke, a type of sandstone. Greywacke was a commonly used material for sculptures in ancient Egypt due to its durability and fine grain.
A monochromatic or near-monochromatic color scheme, dominated by shades of grey and black, emphasizes the form and texture of the stone sculpture and contributes to a sense of power and serenity.
Taken from the Luxor Museum, a fascinating insight into the history of Luxor and ancient Egyptian civilization.
Established in 1975, it holds a carefully curated selection of wonderful artifacts from the Theban area in excellent preservation state.
Wilbur House is a historic home located on Main street in Fairport in Monroe County, New York. It is a Second Empire–style structure built about 1873 that features a two-bay, 2-story tower that projects from the northeast corner of the 1 1⁄2-story front section. The tower, as well as the rest of the front section, is covered by a decorative fish scale and octagonal slate mansard roof. Also on the property is a contributing carriage house.
Hiram P. Wilbur was the superintendent (some say the first such) of the westernmost section of the Erie Canal, and also the postmaster for the town of Perinton.[3] The home he built in 1873 later served as a boarding school before reverting to a private residence. The house is currently 3,792 square feet (352.3 m2) with five bedrooms. Many of the historic details have been retained, including speaking tubes for intra-house communication.
7DWF Thursday: B&W / Sepia
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With the battles finally over, work on temple construction began during the lunar month of February 1817. But the cost of construction was high and proper materials scarce. The Five Lords intervened again, visiting Madame Guo Feng of nearby Madou Village in a dream. Awaking, she took her palanquin to Nankunshen to deliver a personal donation of one thousand liang in silver – enough to keep work on the temple moving forward.
After five years and four months, work on the new temple was finished in 1822. It was at this time that the new home of the Five Lords was officially consecrated as ‘Nankunshen Daitian’ Temple. The original structure, built with the altars of the Five Lords at its center, was approached through a series of three main gates. An active center of worship for the next four decades, the temple gradually fell into disrepair. In 1864, Mssrs. Wu Kang, Hong Hu-pan and Tu Chian, three pious individuals from Keliao Village, together contributed 10,000 yuan for restoration work. In 1872, a new altar – ‘Ching Shan Temple’ - was added at the back, dedicated to the Guanyin Goddess to remember her role in mediating the dispute between the Five Lords and the child spirit.
A view looking south on N. Walnut in downtown Champaign. Ahead on the southwest corner of N. Walnut and E. Main St. is the First National Bank Building, a contributing building in the Champaign Downtown Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.
The First National Bank, located at 30 E Main Street, is based on a Greek Revival form and features beautiful Corinthian columns and pilasters. Chicago architects, Mundie and Jensen, constructed the building in 1909. The stone-faced historic bank was one of the first steel-constructed buildings in Champaign.
The exterior of the original building has excellent architectural integrity. Interior changes occurred during the middle of the twentieth century in an attempt to modernize. There is an addition to the west and to the south. Both were constructed in 1966, and are non-contributing to the historic district. The First National Bank Building is now the location of a PNC Bank branch office.
Located in Champaign County in east central Illinois, the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana are the home of the University of Illinois. The population of the City of Champaign at the 2020 census was 88,302, while Champaign County had a population of 205,865.
Source: National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, Champaign Downtown Historic District
My previous post showed the east side of the 100 block of N. Walnut St. looking south from Taylor St. This photo looks at the west side of the 100 block of N, Walnut looking north from Chester St. This block is part of the Champaign Downtown Commercial District added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.
All of the commercial buildings in this block are Italianate, Early 20th Century Commercial, or remodeled Art Deco designs built between 1895 and 1900, although some of the buildings have been remodeled and do not contribute to the historic district.
The six-story building seen two blocks away on the southwest corner of N. Walnut and E. Main is the east facing side of the The First National Bank. This Greek Revival-style building was erected in 1909, and was one of the first steel-constructed buildings in Champaign. Now a PNC Bank branch, the First National Bank building is featured in two previous posts in this Champaign and Urbana series.
Located in Champaign County in east central Illinois, the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana are the home of the University of Illinois. The population of the City of Champaign at the 2020 census was 88,302, while Champaign County had a population of 205,865.
This is one of the ways Camille tells us she is ready to come inside; she appears at one of several windows with a look like this. We think looking in the windows also contributed to her decision to bring her 4 kittens to our door; we caught "that tabby" staring into our house on at least 3 occasions before she came with family in tow.
(meanwhile, Jimmy sleeps)
Monasterio de Santa María la Real, Nájera, La Rioja, España.
El monasterio de Santa María la Real es un conjunto religioso situado en la ciudad de Nájera, en la comunidad autónoma de La Rioja (España). En él se encuentra el panteón de los reyes del reino de Nájera-Pamplona, antecesor del reino de Navarra. Al encontrarse Nájera en pleno Camino de Santiago y haber sido sede de monarcas navarros, la relevancia del monasterio de Santa María la Real fue elevada. Desde 2008 se encuentra dentro de parte de las instalaciones del monasterio la Escuela de Patrimonio histórico de Nájera, parte del IPCE y adscrita al Ministerio de Cultura.
El exterior del Monasterio de Santa María la Real de Nájera es una mezcla de diferentes estilos, fruto de su dilatada historia. Las necesidades de defensa hicieron que los muros fueran altos y que los contrafuertes tuvieran función de bastiones. El siglo XVII dejó la decoración de los muros y puertas y la torre cuadrangular. El pórtico de la iglesia se realizó entre los años 1621 y 1625.
Puerta de Carlos I, en gótico flamígero y escudo real con águila bicéfala
Dentro del monasterio distinguimos dos espacios fundamentales: el templo con el panteón Real, y el claustro, llamado de los Caballeros. El acceso al claustro se realiza por la llamada Puerta de Carlos I. Esta puerta es de estilo Gótico flamígero y aparece muy ornamentada; sobre ella hay un gran escudo real con las armas de Carlos I y un águila bicéfala. Este escudo se realizó en honor al rey, que contribuyó generosamente a la construcción del claustro.
Cúpula con trampantojo. A la derecha, pasamanos de la escalera Real
Al lado de la puerta, arranca la escalera de acceso al claustro superior. Esta escalera es de estilo renacentista y está cubierta por una cúpula semiesférica decorada con casetones pintados en trampantojo. El motivo central de la decoración es un ave: el pelícano. En ella figura la fecha de su construcción, año 1594, y recibe el nombre de Escalera Real.
The Monastery of Santa María la Real is a religious complex located in the city of Nájera, in the autonomous community of La Rioja, Spain. It houses the pantheon of the kings of the Kingdom of Nájera-Pamplona, the predecessor of the Kingdom of Navarre. Given Nájera's location on the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) and its history as a seat of Navarrese monarchs, the Monastery of Santa María la Real held great significance. Since 2008, the Nájera School of Historical Heritage, part of the Spanish Institute of Cultural Heritage (IPCE) and affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, has been located within part of the monastery's facilities.
The exterior of the Monastery of Santa María la Real in Nájera is a blend of different styles, reflecting its long history. Defensive needs led to high walls and buttresses that functioned as bastions. The 17th century saw the addition of decorative elements to the walls and gates, as well as the construction of the quadrangular tower. The church portico was built between 1621 and 1625.
Gate of Charles I, in Flamboyant Gothic style, with a royal coat of arms featuring a double-headed eagle.
Within the monastery, we can distinguish two main areas: the church with the Royal Pantheon, and the cloister, known as the Cloister of the Knights. Access to the cloister is through the so-called Gate of Charles I. This gate is in the Flamboyant Gothic style and is highly ornate; above it is a large royal coat of arms with the arms of Charles I and a double-headed eagle. This coat of arms was created in honor of the king, who generously contributed to the construction of the cloister.
Dome with trompe-l'œil. To the right, the handrail of the Royal Staircase.
Next to the gate, the staircase leading to the upper cloister begins. This staircase is in the Renaissance style and is covered by a hemispherical dome decorated with trompe-l'œil painted coffers. The central motif of the decoration is a bird: the pelican. It bears the date of its construction, the year 1594, and is called the Royal Staircase.
This Romanesque-style building was Winchester’s public elementary school from 1901 through 1958. Located on the first lot of the original town, platted in 1830, the building fell into disrepair before being purchased in 2004. It has since undergone a total restoration and has now been repurposed as a county museum.
The Old School Museum displays artifacts related to local history, agriculture, transportation, communication and public education. There is a great collection of interesting and unique items gathered from the businesses and society of early Scott County.
During the restoration, careful attention was paid to historic detail. Indeed, the school building itself serves as a tribute to the building trades and craftsmanship of a bygone era.
Winchester's former elementary school is a contributing property within the Winchester Historic District listed in 1979 on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes 438 buildings, of which 273 are contributing.
Winchester is the seat of Scott County. Located in West Central Illinois, the city is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area. The estimated population of Winchester in 2019 was 1,467.
This view shows the north side of the 300 block of E. State St. looking east (right) from N. East Street (cross street). On the northeast corner of the intersection is the American Bankers Building, once the home of a large insurance company that occupied 32,000 sq. ft. on the first and second floors.
Constructed in 1920 in the Neoclassical style, the American Bankers Building is a contributing property in the Jacksonville Downtown Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It is now occupied by Hamilton's Catering Service where the second floor has been converted into a 16,000 square foot meeting and banquet facility. The Jacksonville Convention & Visitors Bureau office is on the first floor, along with a bridal shop and professional offices. The other buildings in the 300 block of E. State St. will be looked at more closely in an upcoming post.
Located in West Central Illinois, thirty-five miles west of the State Capitol in Springfield, Jacksonville is the seat of Morgan County. The population of the city at the 2020 census was 18,267.
A view of the Illinois Central Railroad Depot in Galena, Illinois. The Italianate depot was constructed in 1857. This is purportedly the depot that U.S. Grant, who moved his family to Galena in 1860 before the start of the Civil War, boarded on his way to Washington, D.C. after his election as the 18th President of the United States in 1868. In recent years it has been used as an office for the Chamber of Commerce and a visitors center. The building is currently closed.
The depot is a contributing structure to the Galena Historic District which encompasses 85 percent of the City of Galena and includes more than 800 properties. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, with modifications in 2013.
Galena is the seat of Jo Daviess County in the northwest corner of Illinois. This is the unglaciated area of northwestern Illinois. The rolling hills, history and abundant 19th century architecture draws visitors from throughout the country. The estimated population of Galena in 2019 was 3,158.
If you've ever seen the movie "The Field of Dreams," you've already had a glimpse of Galena as it was one of the shooting locations for the film. It is here where the city night scenes were shot as Ray, played by Kevin Costner, meets "Doc" Graham, played by Burt Lancaster, and tries to convince him to come with him to Iowa.
“Who knows what women can be when they are finally free to become themselves? Who knows what women's intelligence will contribute when it can be nourished without denying love?”
― Betty Friedan, The Feminine Mystique
A view of the buildings on the north side of Lincoln's historic courthouse square as seen from the steps of the Logan County Courthouse. This view shows the entire 600 Block of Broadway St. All of the properties in this view lie within the Lincoln Courthouse Square Historic District that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
Of the eight buildings shown above, the former Lincoln Savings and Building Association building (c. 1914, Neoclassical) at the corner of Broadway and N. Kickapoo St. (left), and the two-story commercial building at the opposite end of the block (c. 1895, Italianate) at the corner of Broadway and N. McLean St. (right). are contributing properties in the historic district.
The buildings sandwiched between the two ends are a mix of newer mid-century commercial buildings, and older buildings that have been modernized to the extent that their historic architectural antecedents are basically unrecognizable. These buildings are non-contributing properties within the historic district.
Lincoln is the seat of Logan County, which is situated in central Illinois approximately 26 miles northeast of Springfield, the state capitol. The estimated population of Lincoln in 2018 was 13,685.
Most people do not immediate think of nylon when they think about plastic pollution, but nylon is another of the wide variety of polymers made from petroleum, contributing to the plastics that pollute the ocean. In time, nylon degrades in sunlight to thin fibers and small particles, easily ingested by wildlife. If not digested it can get wrapped around the poor gannets beak leaving then unable to catch food and feed.
Faculty of Science, David de Wied building, Utrecht University (2006-2011)
Herman Hertzberger, Laurens Jan ten Kate, Harm Freymuth, Jutta Groosman, Francine van Loon, Heleen Reedijk, Steven Reisinger
The new Faculty of Science is located as a freestanding building on a prominent site of the Utrecht University campus. Approximately half of the building contains laboratories and the rest provides education and work space on various and open floors, grouped around the central hall. This atrium-like space is directed to the outside in a covered outdoor area with an open classroom, where there is an opportunity of open air events. The 'oval' freestanding building, as an island on this area, is on the border between the inside and outside and provides all opportunities for meetings, which all contribute to social cohesion.
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The Elihu Benjamin Washburne House was built for and owned by Elihu Benjamin Washburne, a prominent Galena lawyer who served in Congress during the Civil War, and as Secretary of State and Minister to France under President Ulysses S. Grant, another famous Galenian. Constructed in 1844–45, the Washburne House is an example of late Greek Revival architecture. The house was built in the style of Greek temples and features a 2-story porch with four fluted Doric columns.
The Washburne House is a declared Illinois State Historic Site, and was also listed in 1973 on the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, the Washburne House is a contributing structure in the Galena Historic District which encompasses 85 percent of the City of Galena and includes more than 800 properties. The Galena Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, with modifications in 2013.
Galena is the seat of Jo Daviess County in the northwest corner of Illinois. This is the unglaciated area of northwestern Illinois. The rolling hills, history and abundant 19th century architecture draws visitors from throughout the country. The estimated population of Galena in 2019 was 3,158.
Help out my daughter, contribute your pictures to the MKE elevate campaign. Come on all you Milwaukee area artists, what do you see around the city that is making Milwaukee healthy or unhealthy. Email your pictures to MKEelevate@milwaukee.gov
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"Nothing contributes so much to tranquilize the mind as a steady purpose - a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye.” - Mary Shelley
Le Geai des chênes (Garrulus glandarius) est un grand passereau de la famille des corvidés. C’est un joli oiseau au plumage paré de couleurs vives plutôt discret et timide. Le Geai des chênes est très répandu en France. Très friand de glands de chênes qu’il stocke abondamment en automne, le Geai des chênes contribue à favoriser l’expansion de cet arbre grâce aux très nombreux glands cachés qu’il ne mange pas et qui finissent par germer et donner de nouvelles pousses.
The Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) is a large passerine of the family Corvidae. It is a pretty bird with plumage dressed in bright colors rather discreet and timid. The Eurasian Jay is widespread in France. Very fond of acorns of oaks which it stores abundantly in autumn, the Jay of the oaks contributes to promote the expansion of this tree thanks to the numerous hidden acorns which it does not eat and which finally germinate and give new shoots.
Tucked into the northwest corner of Illinois is the City of Galena, a small town known for its well-preserved 19th-century buildings, shopping, dining, entertainment, and an abundance of historic houses and mansions that are now bed and breakfasts. Galena also was the home of Ulysses S. Grant when he was elected the 18th President of the United States in 1868.
On the corner at 201 S. Main St. is the Schmohl Building, an Italian style two-part commercial block built in 1887. Next to it is another Italianate style commercial building whose name has been lost to history that was built in 1848. Nearly every building in this southerly view of the west side of the 200 block of S. Main St. is a contributing property in the Galena Historic District, which encompasses a remarkable 85 percent of the City of Galena and includes more than 800 properties. The Galena Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, with modifications in 2013.
Galena is the seat of Jo Daviess County. This is the un-glaciated area of northwestern Illinois. The rolling hills, history and abundant 19th century architecture draws visitors from throughout the country. The estimated population of Galena in 2019 was 3,158.
Unbestimmte Fliege mit Tropfen/ unknown fly with drop
Der Grund für dieses Verhalten ist offenbar noch nicht abschließend geklärt: es könnte zur Verdauung beitragen oder zur Regelung der Temperatur.
The reason for this behavior is apparently not yet conclusively clarified: it could contribute to digestion or to regulating the temperature.
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Heute war es zwar nur 10° "warm"... aber sonnig und windstill im Garten - ich habe mehrere Fliegen mit solchen Tropfen fotografiert.
Shot near a patch of water logged paddyfields after the prolonged rains we are having these days. There is a untilled field with shallow water next to the fields that attracted a variety of birds.
This Kingfisher, is a very common bird in our part of the country found in urban areas and countryside alike. It was hunting in the shallow water for crabs and frogs and patiently waiting for opportunity. I think it dived a few times judging by its muddy beak and caught something. But it wanted more and patiently waited and dived a few minutes later. It missed and flew off to another perch.
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Another take on Halnaker tunnel taken from a different point of view. I like how the shadow and light pattern on a bright sunny day contributes to the geometry of the image..
So I was paparazzied. This is one of 5 pictures total I've contributed for Rumors Magazine, you actually can read it.
Constructed during 1889-90, Rockford's East Side Centre is a historic, Richardsonian Romanesque style building that has seen multiple uses over the years. Located at the corner of State and Madison streets in the city's East Rockford Historic District, this landmark structure was the first YMCA in Rockford. Look closely at the building's Madison St. entrance (right) and you'll find the letters "Y M C A" etched in stone above the arched doorway.
In 1906, the YMCA Building was remodeled and renamed the Merlin Block Office Building. Then, In 1909-11, the structure was converted into a 61-room hotel known as the East Side Inn. It remained known by this name until the hotel closed in 1968.
Vacant and in disrepair, the building was saved when it earned landmark status in 1980 as a contributing property in the East Rockford Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. Renewed interest in the building led to a $1.8 million renovation in 1988, after which the building became home to a law firm for the next ten years.
The building became vacant once more after the law firm moved out in 1998. This lasted until 2007 when the building came under new ownership. The new owners conducted an extensive renovation of the property including a new roof, skylights, carpeting, etc. Then, in 2019, ownership changed hands again with the building selling for $960,000. The East Side Centre is now fully leased and among its tenants are the administrative offices of …. you guessed it … the YMCA!
Located in northern Illinois, Rockford is the seat of Winnebago County and is the largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Rockford had an estimated population of 145,609 as of 2019, with the Rockford Metropolitan Area population standing at 344,623.
Frank Gehry's famous wooden staircase in the Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto. Great to see him contributing to the architecture of his birthplace.
Hello there! I hope all is well! Happy Humpday my friends! I am here with a Sunny/Beachy post today featuring Chez Moi Furniture with the Brand New Sombrero Tiki Bench at the Cosmopolitan Event. This bench is that statement piece that will jazz up any beachfront. It's really dramatic! It is filled with some nice animations and with the size of it I was able to decorate by the seating area and add things like the Caliente BBQ from {What Next} to contribute to a nice day at the beach! It is available with Adult or PG versions. It is also 20% off while at the event. Greenery from Studio Skye & [DDD]. Decor from Trompe Loeil, Dust Bunny and Headhunters to name a few. I have full credits and details on the blog. Feel free to have a look! Thank you so much for the support and I wish all of you a blessed day! xoxo Ebony
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Hassan II Mosque is a very modern building. It stands on the sea bottom stuck in the piles. The minaret is nearly 200 feet high, and the roof is retractable. The floor is made of glass, through which you can observe marine life. It can accommodate 100 thousand people. His design, completed in 1993, controversial. Moroccans have to compulsorily contribute to the costs of construction, although not every family could afford it.
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Meczet Hassana II jest budowlą bardzo nowoczesną. Stoi na wbitych w morskie dno palach. Minaret ma niemal 200 metrów wysokości, a dach jest rozsuwany. Może pomieścić 100 tys osób. Posadzka jest zrobiona ze szkła, przez którą można obserwować życie w morzu. Jego budowa, ukończona w 1993 roku, wzbudza kontrowersje. Marokańczycy musieli obowiązkowo partycypować w kosztach budowy mimo, że nie każdą rodzinę było na to stać.
A corner view of the Fiddick House in Galena. John Fiddick was born in Cornwell, England in 1826. He immigrated to the United States in 1841, and became a prominent dry goods merchant in Galena. Fiddick built this beautiful Second Empire style mansion in 1859, with additions made in 1883. He lived to the age of 92, and is buried in Galena's Greenwood Cemetery along with his wife, Mary.
This angle also provides a glimpse of the Asa Haile Row House next door. This Federal-style brick home with Greek Revival accents was constructed in 1856 for Asa Haile Row, a riverboat captain and successful mason. Both the Fiddick House and Row House are contributing properties in the Galena Historic District which encompasses 85 percent of the City of Galena and includes more than 800 properties. The Galena Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, with modifications in 2013.
Galena is the seat of Jo Daviess County in the northwest corner of Illinois. This is the unglaciated area of northwestern Illinois. The rolling hills, history and abundant 19th century architecture draws visitors from throughout the country. The estimated population of Galena in 2019 was 3,158.
Molti mestieri spariscono ma c'è ancora chi resiste all'incessante evoluzione del consumismo sfrenato quello che produce beni di consumo scadenti e a basso costo. Beni non riutilizzabili e facili da buttare che constribusicono allo spreco di risorse e all'inquinamento di questa terra.
Old craftsmen
Many professions disappear but there are still those who resist the incessant evolution of unbridled consumerism, the one that produces cheap and shoddy consumer goods. Non-reusable and easy-to-throw goods that contribute to the waste of resources and the pollution of this earth.
Hot water flowing in a basin.
This is for the Macro Mondays Bathroom theme today.
I was intrigued by the amazing shapes - the hot water is low pressure so it had more of them. Very ephemeral and difficult to photograph.
This was really pushing the limits of non-flash - just the bathroom lights and a little penlight were used.
Stupidity or sheer stubbornness? I took around 600 images to get this far. Don't laugh.
In any case, I thought you'd probably seen enough perfect bathroom shots today and might like a change? :)
This is a toned mono version. It'll contribute to my 100x Way Behind project...
Less than 3 inches across - that's the basin overflow at the back.
Hope you enjoy it.