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20140608_0323_1- Head, Heart and Hundred by krystina stimakovits

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I just contributed to this

Vibrant Palette by Christina's World : off & on

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There are so many factors that contribute to the colors of the sunset over the ocean. My preference is the ones that are softer, in more pastel shades. This moment was captured seconds after the sun no longer was visible using a long exposure with movement. The flocks of birds are a common sight at this glorious hour. It's as if they were gone for the day and now at sunset know it's time to head home. I never tire of this experience, and it's the perfect ending to any day.

Turkish Autumn Sunset by E-C-K Art

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Oil City - Pennsylvania - General Telephone Company Building - 1942 by Bill Badzo

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Oil City Downtown Commercial Historic District is a national historic district located at Oil City, Venango County, Pennsylvania. The district includes 51 contributing buildings and 2 contributing structures in the central business district of Oil City. It primarily includes commercial buildings in a variety of popular architectural styles including Romanesque Revival, Colonial Revival, and Italianate. Notable buildings include the General Telephone Company Building (1942), Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church (1924), Oil City Boiler Works, Downs Block (1894), Veach Block (1896, 1913), Drake Building (1928), and Oil City National Bank (1926). It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

Antalya Silhouette by E-C-K Art

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Bring light into your shadows.

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Schützt die Bernnesseln! Protect the stinging nettles! by cammino

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Das Foto zeigt einen gerade geschlüpften Tagfalter, nämlich den Admiral (Vanessa atalanta), der im Moment der Aufnahme noch dabei war, seine Flügel zur Gänze auszubreiten. Er sitzt auf seiner Futterpflanze, der Brennnessel, auf die er als Raupe zwingend angewiesen ist und auf der er sich auch verpuppt hatte. Die Hand-Aufnahme entstand auf einem schattigen Waldweg, deshalb die hohe ISO-Zahl.

Eine ganze Reihe von Tagfaltern benötigt als Futterpflanze für die Raupe die Brennnessel. Neben dem Admiral sind dies: Kleiner Fuchs, Tagpfauenauge, Landkärtchen und der C-Falter. Jeder kann zum Schutz der genannten Falterarten beitragen, wenn er an geeigneter Stelle etwas von diesem "Unkraut" stehen lässt.

The photo shows a newly hatched butterfly, namely the Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta), which was still spreading its wings at the moment the photo was taken. It is sitting on its food plant, the stinging nettle, on which it is absolutely dependent as a caterpillar and on which it had also pupated. The hand-held photo was taken on a shady forest path, hence the high ISO number.

A whole series of butterflies need the nettle as a food plant for the caterpillar. Besides the Red Admiral, these are: small tortoiseshell, European peacock, map butterfly and the comma butterfly. Everyone can contribute to the protection of the above-mentioned butterfly species by leaving some of this "weed" in a suitable place.

300 Block of N. Main St. (E. Side), Bloomington, Illinois by Randy von Liski

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A view of the east side of the 300 block on N. Main St. in downtown Bloomington. The buildings in this block were destroyed in the disastrous fire of 1900 that reduced 45 buildings and 4-1/2 blocks in the core of downtown Bloomington to little more than smoking rubble, including the 1868 McLean County Courthouse. Bloomington was quick to begin the rebuilding process, and all of the structures on this block were completed in 1900 or 1901.

Six of the seven buildings on this block are contributing architectural properties in the Bloomington Central Business District that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1985. The district includes roughly twelve square blocks of the city and encompasses 140 buildings, 118 of which are contributing buildings to the district's historic character.

From left to right, the seven buildings are:

▪ George Brand Building, 1900, 319 N. Main St., Contributing.

▪ Weldon Building, 1901, 317 N. Main St., Contributing

▪ George Leader Building, Date Unknown, 315 N. Main St., Contributing

▪ Col. C. D. Smith Building, 1901, 313 N. Main St., Contributing

▪ McGregor Building, 1901, 311 N. Main St., Contributing

▪ Burke Building, 1900, 309 N. Main St., Contributing

▪ Durley Building, 1901, 301-307 N. Main St., Non-Contributing. Although this corner building at the opposite end of the block was completed in 1901, it has been remodeled giving the building a modern facade.

Bloomington is the seat of McLean County. It is adjacent to Normal, and is the more populous of the two principal municipalities of the Bloomington-Normal metropolitan area. Bloomington is 135 miles (217 km) southwest of Chicago, and 162 miles (261 km) northeast of St. Louis. The estimated population of Bloomington in 2019 was 77,330, with a metro population of 191,067.

Contribute a Verse : flowers leave and they leave away from the bloodway song beneath my feet [] by d'cuir

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bellas lullaby.

Albany New York ~ New York State Court of Appeals (formly State Hall) ~ Inteior Dome ~ Historic by Bill Badzo

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The New York Court of Appeals Building, officially referred to as Court of Appeals Hall, is located at the corner of Eagle and Pine streets in central Albany, New York, United States. It is a stone Greek Revival building designed in the mid-19th century by Henry Rector. In 1971 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, one of six buildings housing a state's highest court currently so recognized.[note 1] Seven years later it was included as a contributing property when the Lafayette Park Historic District was listed on the Register.

At the time it was built it was known simply as the State Hall

Meet Annie by Joan

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7DWF - Textural on Tuesday

Recommend zooming in on her face and neck:)

Annie is a beautiful alpaca from Evergreen Farms. She gives freely of her beautiful wool and has contributed to many sweaters, mittens, and socks:)

Texture by Kerstin Frank

Good Night! by SHANTANU DUTTA

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Contributed by my brother!!

The Great Cloisters, Canterbury Cathedral 14.03.22 by Patrick Cray

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The Great Cloisters are situated on the north side of the Canterbury Cathedral. It is a covered colonnade that encloses small square courtyards attached to the side of the Cathedral. The structure dates from the 14th century; it was planned and built in around 1400 by a Kentish Man, Stephen Lote. The highlight of the cloisters is the grandiose domed roof decorated with many painted shields and figures. The walkway served as a place for contemplation as well as for reading and writing. On the ceiling of the Cloisters are knobs that bear the arms of persons who have contributed money to the building and decoration of the Cathedral.

El mar by Mister Blur

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Explored highest position: 44 on Tuesday, September 29, 2020

"Antes que el sueño (o el terror) tejiera

mitologías y cosmogonías,

antes que el tiempo se acuñara en días,

el mar, el siempre mar, ya estaba y era

¿Quién es el mar? ¿Quién es aquel violento

y antiguo ser que roe los pilares

de la tierra y es uno y muchos mares

y abismo y resplandor y azar y viento?

Quien lo mira lo ve por vez primera,

siempre. Con el asombro que las cosas

elementales dejan, las hermosas

tardes, la luna, el fuego de una hoguera.

¿Quién es el mar, quién soy? Lo sabré el día

ulterior que sucede a la agonía."

Jorge Luis Borges

(English translation from rationalleycat.blogspot.com/2010/03/el-mar-traducido-por-...)

Before the dream (or the terror) could weave

Mythologies and cosmogonies,

Before the time could mint itself into days,

The sea, the always sea, it had been and it was.

Who is the sea? Who is that violent

Antique being that gnaws at the pillars

Of the earth and is one and many of the seas

And abyss and splendor and chance and wind?

Who looks on it sees it for the first time.

Always. With that wonder which all things

Elementary leave behind, the beauty

In evenings, the moon, flame of the bonfire.

Who is the sea, who am I? I will know it

In the days to come that follow the agony.

Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges Acevedo (24 August 1899 – 14 June 1986) was an Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet and translator, and a key figure in Spanish-language and universal literature. His best-known books, Ficciones (Fictions) and El Aleph (The Aleph), published in the 1940s, are compilations of short stories interconnected by common themes, including dreams, labyrinths, philosophers, libraries, mirrors, fictional writers, and mythology.[3] Borges' works have contributed to philosophical literature and the fantasy genre, and have been considered by some critics to mark the beginning of the magic realist movement in 20th century Latin American literature.[4] His late poems converse with such cultural figures as Spinoza, Camões, and Virgil.

Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges Acevedo; 24 August 1899 – 14 June 1986) was an Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet and translator, and a key figure in Spanish-language and universal literature. Borges' works have contributed to philosophical literature and the fantasy genre, and have been considered by some critics to mark the beginning of the magic realist movement in 20th century Latin American literature. His late poems converse with such cultural figures as Spinoza, Camões, and Virgil. (from Wikipedia)

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Washington Autumn 2 by Jack Baratta

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Autumn golden sunset (with a bit of smoke).

The US Pacific Northwest contributes a huge amount of the nation’s produce. Harvest season - Autumn or Fall if you prefer - is also a time of wildfire smoke impacting the human, animal & plant life of this area.

Washington grows 8B pounds (3.63B kg) of the 11B pounds of US apples produced in 2025 & has been the leading apple-growing State since the early 1920s.

In fact, WA leads also in pears, raspberries & blueberries - and has a significant grape harvest.

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Albany New York ~ First Trust Company Building ~ Historic Bank by Bill Badzo

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First Trust Company Building is a historic commercial building located at Broadway and State Street in Albany, New York, United States. It was designed by noted architect Marcus T. Reynolds and built in 1904. Currently, it is the main offices of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It is also a contributing property to the Downtown Albany Historic District.

Paphiopedilum hennisianum Orchid - A Rarity by Padi

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Paphiopedilum, often called the Venus slipper, is a genus of the lady slipper orchid subfamily Cypripedioideae of the flowering plant family Orchidaceae. The genus is native to Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, southern China, New Guinea and the Solomon and Bismarck Islands.

Due to their popularity, Paphiopedilums have been ruthlessly gathered and poached from the wild, making them very rare or extinct there. As soon as a new species or population is discovered, poachers will take the plants for orchid collectors who pay large sums of money. Habitat destruction is an additional factor contributing to their rarity.

Hvalnes lighthouse, Iceland by Andrea Parenti

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Il faro di Hvalnes, situato sulla penisola di Hvalnes nel sud-est dell'Islanda, è un punto di riferimento costiero noto per il suo caratteristico colore arancione che risalta sul paesaggio naturale circostante. Costruito nel 1954, il faro svolge un ruolo cruciale nella navigazione marittima, guidando le navi vicino alla costa e contribuendo alla sicurezza marittima. Il faro offre viste spettacolari del monte Eystrahorn e della riserva naturale di Hvalnes, rendendolo una tappa popolare lungo la Ring Road islandese.

The Hvalnes Lighthouse, located on the Hvalnes peninsula in southeastern Iceland, is a coastal landmark known for its distinctive orange color that stands out against the natural surroundings. Built in 1954, the lighthouse plays a crucial role in maritime navigation, guiding ships near the shore and contributing to maritime safety. The lighthouse offers stunning views of Eystrahorn mountain and the Hvalnes Nature Reserve, making it a popular stop along Iceland's Ring Road.

53 City Owayseug by Luke Swinson, Gaukel Street, Kitchener, ON by Snuffy

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CITY OWAYSEUG

Artist: Luke Swinson (@lukeswinsonart)

Photographer: Taylor Jones (@someone)

Location: Gaukel Street (between Joseph and Charles Street)

Medium: Mixed media mural

Luke Swinson is a visual artist with Anishinaabe roots from Kitchener, Ontario. A member of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Luke’s work reflects his desire to better understand and reclaim his Indigenous culture. He seeks to promote cultural education and preservation through his art projects.

City Owayseug which means “city animals” in Anishinaabemowin is a reminder, in the heart of the city, of the relationship and responsibility we have to nature.

Using the street as a canvas, Swinson’s art contributes to an evolving transition of Gaukel Street into a pedestrian-first street and public space.

Port Antalya Pt1 by E-C-K Art

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Harbor of Antalya is a special magic place.

The old meets the modern.

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Butterfly in Punda Maria by Corrie Du Plessis

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If we cannot see how what we are doing or not doing is contributing to things being the way that they are, then logically we have no basis at all, zero leverage, for changing the way things are -- except from the outside, by persuasion or force. --Adam Kahane

Crash and Churn by Courtney Meier

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Thick ropes of water pulse earthward over the lip of the mighty Skógafoss in Southern Iceland. The cataract is 60 meters tall and produces incredible clouds of mist that nurtures the plants clinging to the surrounding walls. The abrupt transition we see here marks the former coastline that now demarcates the coastal lowlands from the highlands; the modern coastline is about 5 km to the south.

Skógafoss is probably one of the most photographed locations in Iceland, due to its easy accessibility (it's right off the main road with ample parking) and its thundering and misty charisma. I'm sure there are thousands of photographs just like this one.... so why contribute another? Thinking about this while looking at other people's photos, I can say one thing for sure: This photo evokes memories of my own particular experience, and the smells and sounds of a day out exploring with the family. I remember the cloud of Fulmars wheeling through the air, and I hear the song in my head as I climbed the trail to the top of the falls (Pearl Jam's 'Given to Fly'). I also marveled at the sheep grazing on distant near-vertical slopes, where one misstep would lead to a final bleating plunge. Other photos, while frequently technically superior or shot with more interesting light, never have quite the same facility.

Ulysses S. Grant Home, Galena, Illinois (2 of 2) by Randy von Liski

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A view of the house Ulysses S. Grant lived in when he was elected in 1868 as the 18th President of the United States. Constructed in 1859-60, the house was designed by William Dennison in Italianate style for Galena resident Alexander J. Jackson. When General Grant returned to the city in 1865 as a Civil War hero, he was presented the house—purchased by a group of prominent local Republicans, led by Elihu Benjamin Washburn whose mansion was featured here earlier.

Grant used the home as his official political and voting address, living there with his family during the 1868 presidential campaign, then for a few brief periods during his presidency (1869-1877) and retirement. He visited for the last time in 1880.

The house has been maintained as a memorial to President Grant since 1904, and is today managed by the Historic Preservation Division of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The Grant Home was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. It is a contributing property in 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.

New York State Capitol ~ Albany New York ~ Senate Visitors Gallery by Bill Badzo

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It has been in use

since 1881 and was designed by H. H. Richardson. Richardson was renowned for the

incredible detail of his work, which often called for rich combinations of luxurious

materials. An entire architectural style was named after him: “Richardson

Romanesque

Black-throated Flowerpiercer by Michael W. Potter

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The Black-throated Flowerpierceris one of a group of species within the Tanagers family that have a prominently hooked upper mandible used to pierce the corollas of flowers to get nectar. (This is rather than feeding from the front of the flower, and thus does not contribute to the process of pollination that flowers are evolved for to enable reproduction). Black-throated Flowerpiercer is widespread at middle elevation in the Peruvian Andes; this individual was at the Ensifera Hummingbird Sanctuary near Cusco.

Fonteno SW Facade by Ron Masters

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The derelict Myrtle B Fonteno Building in Houston, formerly used by the Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County. You can learn as much as I know about the place by overriding your spell checker and searching for it. Now home to a lot of interesting graffiti, as we will see in due course. Many questions; e.g. Shouldn't the county manage this asset? How did the many contributing street artists allocate space?

I'll flip back to Waxahachie for more Renaissance portraits, but wanted to mix up the subjects and aspect ratios on my photo stream a little.

This is a three-shot merge, my first such attempt. Turns out to be trickier than I thought, but the result is not too bad.

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Udaipur IND - City Palace 04 by Daniel Mennerich

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City Palace, Udaipur, is a palace complex in Udaipur, in the Indian state Rajasthan. It was built over a period of nearly 400 years being contributed by several kings of the dynasty, starting by the Maharana Udai Singh II as the capital of the Sisodia Rajput clan in 1553, after he moved from Chittor. It is located on the east bank of the Lake Pichola and has several palaces built within its complex. Udaipur was the historic capital of the former kingdom of Mewar in the Rajputana Agency and its last capital.

The City Palace in Udaipur was built in a flamboyant style and is considered the largest of its type in Rajasthan, a fusion of the Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles, and was built on a hill top that gives a panoramic view of the city and its surrounding, including several historic monuments such as the Lake Palace in Lake Pichola, the Jag Mandir on another island in the lake, the Jagdish Temple close to the palace, the Monsoon Palace on top of an overlooking hillock nearby and the Neemach Mata temple. These structures are linked to the filming of the James Bond movie Octopussy, which features the Lake Palace and the Monsoon Palace. The subsequent publicity has resulted in the epithet of Udaipur as "Venice of the East".

In 2009, Udaipur was rated the top city in the World's Best Awards by Travel + Leisure

Thaxted Guildhall, Essex. 16 04 2017 by pnb511

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Current thinking believes that the building was built by the townsfolk sometime between 1462 and 1475. Not six hundred years ago as stated in many guide books and leaflets. This dating is based on tree ring dating as being the prime evidence. It is not really a Guildhall as the design is more of a moote or mote hall. That is a civic meeting place. Many guide books mention the Cutler's Guild but there is little evidence that the building was associated with this guild, in fact, there is no evidence of such a guild in the Middle Ages and it is very unlikely that there was one. What is fact is that there was a thriving cutlery industry in Thaxted at this time. Therefore it is most likely they contributed financially to its construction.

Source: www.thaxted.co.uk/index.php/tourism/places-to-visit/the-g...

Säulen und Bögen / Columns and curves by Gerolf Kunde

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Die Philharmonie Luxemburg, bekannt für ihre markante Architektur, hat 823 Säulen. Diese weißen, schlanken Säulen sind ein zentrales Merkmal des Gebäudes und umgeben den Konzertsaal, wodurch ein beeindruckender visueller Effekt entsteht. Sie wurden von dem Architekten Christian de Portzamparc entworfen und tragen wesentlich zur eleganten und modernen Ästhetik der Philharmonie bei.

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The Philharmonie Luxembourg, known for its striking architecture, features 823 columns. These sleek, white columns are a defining characteristic of the building, encircling the concert hall and creating an impressive visual effect. Designed by architect Christian de Portzamparc, they contribute significantly to the elegant and modern aesthetic of the Philharmonie. (Quelle: Internet)

VALLE DE LOS CAÍDOS - Madrid by Javier Gallego

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Oficialmente conocido como Valle de Cuelgamuros desde octubre de 2022.

La nave de la basílica se excavó en la roca y está a un nivel más bajo para realzar el presbiterio y romper la monotonía de un espacio tan largo. Está dividida en cuatro tramos, marcados por series de grandes arcos fajones, cruzados en la bóveda para formar casetones.

Las dimensiones del templo actual son superiores a las de la primitiva perforación, que era de 11 por 11 metros, ahora tiene un ancho de 18 metros. Las dificultades técnicas de la ampliación del túnel fueron muy grandes por la estructura granítica del risco, con diaclasas que podían producir desprendimientos, hasta el punto de que se tomó la decisión de macizar el túnel existente con los escombros de la ampliación del suelo y costados, y una vez terminada y consolidada esta, proceder al vaciado total. En agosto de 1954 se realizó el revestimiento interior, con grandes arcos fajones hormigonados, así como los laterales y el suelo, lo que contribuye a la estabilidad del conjunto y a la sujeción de la masa de piedra que gravita sobre la bóveda.

Los muros de las capillas albergan los restos de miles de combatientes de ambos bandos de la Guerra Civil española (1936-1939).

The nave of the basilica was excavated in the rock and is at a lower level to enhance the presbytery and break the monotony of such a long space. It is divided into four sections, marked by series of large transverse arches, crossed in the vault to form coffered ceilings.

The dimensions of the current temple are greater than those of the original perforation, which was 11 by 11 meters. Now it has a width of 18 meters. The technical difficulties of expanding the tunnel were very great due to the granitic structure of the cliff, with joints that could cause landslides, to the point that the decision was made to solidify the existing tunnel with the debris from the expansion of the floor and sides. and once this is finished and consolidated, proceed to complete emptying. In August 1954, the interior lining was made, with large concreted transverse arches, as well as the sides and the floor, which contributes to the stability of the whole and to the support of the mass of stone that gravitates over the vault.

The walls of the chapels house the remains of thousands of combatants from both sides of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).

A Seasonal Glow by Pete Vielhaber

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A seasonal scene photographed in Pella, Iowa showing a large, illuminated Christmas ornament in Central Park. In the background, the buildings and shops on the town square are decorated with lights and contribute to the seasonal atmosphere. The contrast between the darkness of the night and the bright lights emphasizes the festive mood and and the collective spirit of the community.

Developed with Darktable 4.8.0.

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Excerpt from www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=11218:

Description of Historic Place

Ferguson Cottage is located at 37 Grand Avenue South, on the southeast corner of St. Andrews Street South and Grand Avenue South, overlooking the Grand River to the east, in the former City of Galt, now the City of Cambridge. The one-storey limestone cottage was constructed in circa 1838 and designed in the early Scottish architectural style.

The property was designated, by the City of Cambridge, in 1981, for its architectural and historic value, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (By-law 1990).

Heritage Value

The Ferguson Cottage's location and orientation to the Grand River and to Grand Avenue creates a picturesque view contributing to the property's significance to the City of Cambridge.

The property was purchased in 1836 by William Ferguson, a prominent blacksmith and farmer. It remained in the Ferguson family for approximately 80 years. This limestone cottage is all that is left of the William Ferguson farm and it is regarded as one of the earliest surviving Scottish stone cottages, in the City of Cambridge.

The cottage is an excellent example of early Scottish architecture, a simple building with a symmetrical façade, hip roof and large chimneys. The material used to construct the cottage is local stone common to the area, which was cut in unusually large pieces. The façade is an early example of rock faced, ashlar limestone construction with rodded joints.

Character-Defining Elements

Character defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of Ferguson Cottage include its:

- six over six windows on the façade flanking the front door

- front entrance encased in a small porch, supported by two round wooden pillars

- plain wooden cornice surrounding the building

- hip roof with two double and jointed stone chimneys located in the middle of the north and south sides

- small window that is embedded in the north stone wall to a depth of 12 to 18 inches

- door flanked with two large six over six sash windows on the rear elevation

- gabled, shingled porch roof supported by six square wooden columns on the rear elevation

- large set back from Grand Avenue South

- proximity to the Grand River

- front entrance facing onto Grand Avenue South and rear elevation facing onto the Grand River

Lilac Lawns, 475 Guelph Street, Ontario Heritage Act, Norval, Halton Hills, Halton, ON by Snuffy

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Excerpt from www.haltonhills.ca/en/explore-and-play/heritage-register....:

Lilac Lawns 475 Guelph Street, Norval: Lilac Lawns at 475 Guelph Street is a two-storey Classical Revival residential building constructed in 1854. The property contributes significantly to the historical character of the streetscape, including the lilac trees along the front of the existing house.

Explore the park by All~Sorts

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I will post a series of (5) pictures to just give an idea of how it looks ... there's so much to see and enjoy!

Geology and climate are important contributing to the successful establishment of plants within the park. Deep deposits of volcanic ash combined with even rainfall, mild winters and warm summer temperatures are conducive to plant growth for a range of species from around the world. With this variety of plant types Pukekura is unique in offering a diverse range of landscapes from dense remnant tawa/mahoe/pukatea forest to broad lawns with annual bedding displays and themed garden plantings.

Ins 'n' outs by OzzRod

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The mouth of the Bega River on the NSW Far South Coast. This is one of the few rivers presently contributing sand size sediment to its adjoining embayment. This only occurs during floods when flow velocities are sufficient to move coarse sediment through the estuarine basin, facilitated by the extensive infilling that has occurred over the last few thousand years. Because of their size, these sands can continue to nourish Tathra Beach. In non-flood times, breaking waves aided by flood tide currents can sweep some of the sediment back into the estuary. The balance between river flow, tidal currents and onshore wave power also controls the frequency and duration of river mouth opening.

Cyberpunk 2077 - Rough Side of the Park by D U B L

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Sector C2 Lake Park

Designed by Richard Night to be the playground of his model city, the City government officially dedicated Lake Park to his memory. The grandstand that was built in 2014 to commemorate his death still bears a bronze plaque with his name on it; one of the few items of metal in the Park not yet pried off it's fixture and sold by an ambitious punker.

Most of the only natural plant life in Night City grows in the Park. The Park itself is totally man-made, from the lake to the patches of trees, with specially bio-engineered foliage contributed as a gift by the Biotechnica Corporation.

By day the city owns the park; custodians keep it clean, and young mothers bring their children to play in a "natural" environment. But night is a different story. When the sun goes down, the "residents" emerge from the filth in which they have been hiding, and stalk the silent greenswards. The park is a very dangerous place at night, and there have been many disappearances.

It also home to the pack a homeless organization.

Saying Goodbye To Brown County And Mount Sterling, Illinois by Randy von Liski

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After 18 photos of this small, west central Illinois community, today we say goodbye to Mount Sterling by offering a different view of the Brown County Courthouse, the place where our exploration began 20 days ago.

Completed in 1868 and rebuilt around 1940, the Brown County Courthouse is the second courthouse in the county's history. It is an anchor of the Mount Sterling Commercial Historic District that was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

The 1868 building was a two-story, gable-roofed structure with a pedimented central portico, five openings on each floor of the facade (a door and four large windows on the first floor, and five pairs of narrow arch windows on the second), and a tall cupola at the center of the roof. The courthouse lasted in this form until 1939, when fire largely destroyed the building.

But instead of giving up on the remains and constructing a new courthouse, the county government chose to undertake a three-year rebuilding process. The body of the building is largely the same as before, but officials chose not to rebuild the cupola, and the courthouse was given a hip roof. The rebuilt courthouse has continued in use into the 21st century.

The population of Mount Sterling at the 2020 census was 2,006, while the population of Brown County was 6,244.

Sources:

National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form: Mount Sterling Commercial Historic District; Mount Sterling, Illinois (Wikipedia); Mount Sterling Commercial Historic District (Wikipedia), Brown County, Illinois (Wikipedia)

Ophrys lutea "lusus ó híbrido" by Jose Luis Santamaría Sancho

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En un principio lo daba por lusus pero el dibujo de la macula me confunde... Si alguien quiere aportar algo bienvenido será...

At first I thought it was lusus but the drawing of the macula confuses me... If someone wants to contribute something, they are welcome...

Landscape - Nilgiris - India by B Balaji

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The land area of Ooty features a wonderful blend of lofty mountains, plateaus, valleys, rivers, streams, lakes that contribute to the scenic advantage of the city.

A Lake Cerknica Sinkholes Canyon, from Miracle of Life to Symbol of Death; Cerkniško Jezero, "Notranjski Regijski Park" (Regional Park of the Internal Karst), Slovenija by Stefano Zerauschek

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25-march-2022: Lake Cerknica (now only Cerknica Basin/Cerkniško polje), although with variations in water level, in the past was present for most of the year (there have been many years in which it has always been present), often reaching the dimensions that make it, temporarily, the largest lake in the State, while the periods of emptying were very rare and short (from a few days to a maximum of 2-3 weeks), resulting, at least until the 1990s, the ONLY EXAMPLE in the World of fish adaptation to survive in the aquifers in complete darkness for even 15-20 days; the fish re-emerged, alive, when the rains returned, together with the water coming out of the sinkholes that become resurgences.

So, a symbol of life.

But...

For about twenty years now, and more and more markedly year after year, the water disappears for ever longer times (now we are talking about months, not days or a couple of weeks) and with great frequency, even in the wettest seasons, such as spring and autumn, naturally fish fauna that ends up in the sinkholes today, dies.

So, what was a miracle of life has turned into a no-return tunnel of death and all this in front of my eyes, in my short life.

More in general...

Nature has altered its weather patterns and now the change has become climatic, it is no longer a matter of single, local, episodes or anomalies, but of a now full-blown "new normal".

This has a series of consequences on the environment that will become progressively more serious and will lead to a real economic crisis to try to pay for the damages (I would no longer speak of prevention, that phase, highly ignored, is now over) and water, in many places in the world it will become much more expensive than oil or gas.

Surface desertification has many faces and they all converge in that direction, especially in the Mediterranean area, as far as Europe is concerned.

It must be known that rain also contributes to desertification, with an irregular distribution in time, space and quantity and often with extreme phenomena, heavy rains "wash away" the soil, depleting it in full harmony with the long dry periods, they work together.

The areas that in the past lived on precarious natural balances are now the first (of a long series) that show clear signs of change...already happened once it became evident!

I don't know how much it affects man, I'm only interested in people being aware of the real situation.

What is certain is that the changes are evident even to a blind person and sincerely, although frequently harmful, rains of any kind, for the water tables, are absolutely necessary and I don't want to hear more people complain if they have to open the umbrella, they are blasphemies for Nature!!!

South Velebit by Kike

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Near Stapina, Velebit, Croatia.

STAPINA (1124 m) is the biggest and the most imposing rock in South Velebit. This high smooth conical rock by its shape reminds on milkman's tool piston (stap in croatian). The fact that this huge rock, on outstanding grassy peak with nice view, is well visible from afar contributes to the beauty and attractiveness of Stapina.

Velebit hiking trail

Thanks to everyone for your visiting, favs & comments :).

Unused. by Neil Moralee

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Household dust is a mix of many tiny particles from both inside and outside your home. It’s less mysterious than it sounds—more like a microscopic scrapbook of daily life.

Main sources of household dust

1. Dead skin cells (the biggest contributor)

Humans constantly shed skin. These tiny flakes break down, mix with other particles, and settle as dust. Pets add even more skin cells and dander.

2. Fabric fibers

Clothes, carpets, furniture, curtains, and bedding slowly shed microscopic fibers as they’re used and washed. Walking across a rug or sitting on a couch releases more.

3. Dirt and soil from outdoors

Dust, soil, pollen, and pollutants are tracked in on shoes, blown in through open windows, or carried inside on clothing and pets.

4. Pollen and plant material

Seasonal pollen enters from outside and becomes part of household dust, especially in spring and summer.

5. Insect debris

Tiny fragments from insects—such as dead insects, shed exoskeletons, and droppings—are a normal (if unpleasant) component.

6. Dust mites and their waste

Dust mites thrive in warm, humid homes, especially in bedding and upholstery. Their waste particles become airborne and contribute to dust.

7. Smoke and combustion particles

Cooking, candles, fireplaces, and smoking release fine particles that settle onto surfaces.

8. Building materials

As homes age, materials like drywall, paint, insulation, and even electronics slowly degrade and shed microscopic particles.

Why dust keeps coming back

Dust forms continuously because these sources never stop. Even in a sealed, newly cleaned room, dust will reappear as people move, fabrics rub together, and air circulates—like snow slowly falling indoors.

All very interesting but I wish there was a way to avoid it.

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