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This shot is from my Guest of the Week. Photographer Gwen Ling who is also my Jewel Box "Beyond Project" partner. Hopefully the Jewel Box will be supported and enable me to contribute more images of Singapore for your viewing pleasure. Those who purchased the Jewel Box will enjoy special discount privileges from licensing of images within my flickr stream. Thank you. I only did some minor surgery to pop out the details.
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The Old Post Office, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Old Post Office and Clock Tower and located at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., was begun in 1892, completed in 1899, and is a contributing property to the Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site.[1] It was used as the city's main General Post Office until 1914 at the beginning of World War I, succeeding an earlier 1839 edifice, G.P.O. of Classical Revival style, expanded in 1866 on F Street, which later was turned over to the Tariff Commission and several other agencies (today, the Hotel Monaco). The Pennsylvania Avenue 1899 landmark structure functioned primarily as a federal office building afterward, and was nearly torn down during the construction of the surrounding Federal Triangle complex in the 1920s. It was again threatened and nearly demolished in the 1970s to make way for proposals for the completion of the enveloping Federal Triangle complex of similar Beaux Arts styled architecture government offices, first begun in the 1920s and 30s.
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Each fall, monarchs set out on an incredible 4,000-to-5,000-kilometre journey from Southern Canada to their wintering sites in the mountain forests of Mexico. This is one of the world’s longest insect migrations!
Monarchs are threatened by deforestation of wintering forests in Mexico, disruptions to their migration caused by climate change, and the loss of native plants (including milkweed species but also all nectar-producing native plants) along their migratory corridors. Researchers say that the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events (linked to accelerating rapid climate change), is likely also contributing to reduced numbers.
During the past two decades, WWF has seen a dramatic and sustained decrease of the area occupied by monarchs on their wintering grounds, in the wintering forests near Mexico City (where the bulk of the North American population winters). In Canada, the monarch is listed as special concern under the Species at Risk Act but was recommended for listing as Endangered in December 2016.
Central Experiment Farm, Ottawa.
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.
"I closed my mouth and I spoke to you in a hundred silent ways."
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The first Class 483 movement of the day is an ECS movement from the depot. The unit pulls forward before reversing into platform two at Ryde St Johns Road before pulling forward for the second time to access the points to cross over to the Ryde line and platform 1. This was the first movement for over 24 hours, the third rail was covered with rust and ice which contributed to a nice light show.
The time is 0515 and we are looking south from platform two. Ryde St Johns still sports a very nice station a delicious signal box and a cluster of delightful upper quadrant semaphore signals.
Here we see the only surviving operational class 483 number 006 getting into position before working the 0535 Ryde St Johns Road to Ryde Pier Head.
Bring light into your shadows.
And except that there will be new shadows followed by the light.
All is a circle.
No end, no beginning.
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A view looking north from Prairie Lea St. at the east side of the 200 block of S. Main St. in downtown Lockhart. The buildings shown in this view are contributing properties in the Caldwell County Courthouse Square Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
On the corner at 218 S. Main St. is the Sweringen Building. Completed in 1912 for O. L. Sweringen and A. D. Baker, this building was the home of Lockhart's first motion picture theater. Around 1920, a fire destroyed much of the building's interior. This gave birth to the Baker Theatre next door at 214 S. Main. Constructed in 1920 for A. D. Baker, the Baker Theatre was operated as a movie theater until 1984. The theater was acquired in 1997 by the Lockhart Community Theatre and reopened in 1998 with a live production of "Steel Magnolias". The theatre continues to serve as a venue for live theatrical productions as well as concert events and is now known as the Gaslight Baker Theatre.
Next to the theater at 212 S. Main St. is the J. H. Williamson Building which was completed in 1890. Yes, the remodeled "pink" exterior is ugly, but the building has an interesting history nonetheless as in 1892, this building was leased to William Kelly, postmaster, for the use as the post office for Lockhart, Texas!
The clocktower of the beautiful Caldwell County Courthouse can be seen above the rooflines. Photos of the historic courthouse can be found in my Lockhart, Texas album, and a few more will be posted of it before we are finished with this series.
Lockhart, a community of 14,811 at the 2020 census, is the seat of Caldwell County and is located just 30 miles south of the state capital in downtown Austin. Lockhart's square and downtown is filled with late 19th and early 20th century buildings, nearly all contributing properties to the historic district. The city's turn-of-the-century appearance has attracted the attention of film makers. Over 50 films for the theater and TV have been shot in whole or in part in Lockhart, including the 1996 Christopher Guest comedy film Waiting for Guffman and the 1993 drama What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
These old vehicles are being placed in a field as art objects. An old grain elevator has been purchased and repurposed as a roadhouse tavern and outdoor music venue for the Harley Davidson crowd. In the summer this place will be thronging with beer and rock music affictionados who come here with their pickup trucks and motorcycles to have a good time drinking and talking and enjoying the outdoor scenery which includes a multitude of these old rusty vehicles that somehow fit the lifestyle of the intended patrons. A patron is one who appreciates and contributes to the production of and display of fine art. Perhaps I am jaded in my thinking, but to my mind these old rusting vehicles are as fine an example of art as anything I’ve seen at so called fine art fairs. To each his own, but the many rust and abandonment groups on Flickr prove that I am not the only one who loves this stuff. My hat is off to the people who envisioned this place. It is a great idea and a very popular place to drink a cold brew on a summer evening. Cheers!
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
The Distillery District is a national Historic Site with an incredibly rich history. The site was once The Gooderham and Worts Distillery, and represents the largest and best preserved collection of Victorian Industrial Architecture in North America.
In its time, The Gooderham and Worts Distillery played an important role in the growth and wealth of both the city and nation. In addition to various involvements in real estate and banking, the company at one time contributed more to Federal coffers than any other enterprise in the country.
The Distillery Historic District opens in May 2003 and quickly becomes a vital part of the city and one of Canada’s top tourist attractions.
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.
Grapes 1648
P3240409... June 2, 2025
Hazy sunset seen in Mississauga (Streetsville), Ontario today.
Distant wildfires are contributing to the haze, which made the Sun appear as a red planet.
Sitting in a fishing boat, it is a great pleasure to watch eagles and kites pouncing on the fishermen's by-catch... Good to know that these by-catch, wich is useless for the fishermen, also contributes to the conservation of these beautiful birds.
Nature gives it. Nature takes it.
All is purposefully designed.
Space, time, depth and whoever knows....
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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.
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.
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.
Perry Downtown Historic District is a national historic district located at Perry in Wyoming County, New York. The district encompasses 41 contributing buildings in the village of Perry. They are a variety of commercial, institutional, and governmental buildings with most built between 1850 and 1918. Most of the commercial buildings are two-stories and constructed of brick. They include the Town Hall (1909), Masonic Temple (1914), Bussey Block (1898), Bailey-Roche Block (c. 1836), A. Cole and Wygant Building (1867), Garrison Building (1901), Rufus Smith Block (1856), Howell Building (1895), Traver Place Apartments (1924), and the Wise Building (1903)
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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.
My recent trip to Wales also saw the opportunity to visit a Tern colony and work on my flight photography.
The early morning light and a lack of heat haze due to an onshore breeze helped contribute to some excellent shots.
Both Common and Arctic Tern’s nest at Cemlyn Lagoon, the black tip to the bill helps tell them apart.
John Yates Chisholm (1849-1918) was a prominent Bloomington businessman and real estate dealer. In 1888, he commissioned architect George H. Miller to design this Victorian Romanesque-style office building in the 200 block of E. Front St.
Miller, whose work has been seen throughout this McLean County series, delighted in the variation of colors and textures. Like many architects of the late 19th century, he was intrigued by the abundance of new ceramic products which were coming to market. The Chisholm building shown here was an early example of the use of terra cotta panels and other ceramics.
Miller believed businessmen wanted their buildings to be distinctive and be clearly distinguished from those of their neighbors. Both the Higgins Marble Works building next door (also designed by Miller and previously featured in this series) and the Chisholm Building are Victorian Romanesque-styles; yet the facades are quite distinct from each other. Today the Chisholm Building is a mixed use property with professional offices on the ground floor, and condominiums above.
The John Y. Chisholm Building is contributing architectural property in the Bloomington Central Business District listed in 1985 in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). 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.
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 home to State Farm Insurance, Country Financial and Beer Nuts. Illinois Wesleyan University is located here, while the neighboring twin city of Normal is home to Illinois State University and Heartland Community College. 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.
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
"The Italian Hive"..."The MobLand Hive"..."The Hybrid Hive"
55 degrees, the bees are just starting to get active and the only sounds are the birds chirping. I am not sure I could paint a more perfect day.
The bee is declared the most important living being on the planet.
The Importance of Bees on World Bee Day!
1. Pollination Powerhouses: Bees are among the most efficient pollinators on the planet. They transfer pollen between flowers, facilitating the reproduction of many plants. This process is vital for the growth of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.
2. Biodiversity Boosters: By pollinating a variety of plants, bees help maintain and enhance biodiversity. A diverse ecosystem is more resilient and can better withstand environmental changes.
3. Economic Impact: Bees contribute significantly to the economy. The pollination services they provide are estimated to be worth billions of dollars globally, supporting agriculture and food production.
4. Ecosystem Health: Healthy bee populations indicate a healthy environment. Bees help sustain other wildlife by supporting the growth of plants that provide food and habitat for various species.
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
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.
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...
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.
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).
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Culture Days 2019 Painted Piano Community Project | Coordinated by Arts Milton & Co-created by the community members (2019) – Piano
The Culture Days 2019 community project was a painted piano and matching piano bench designed and facilitated by artist Aparna Rangnekar and co-created by dozens of community members during Culture Days. The upright piano and bench were primed with white paint, and Rangnekar used black acrylic paint to outline blossoms with music note and music clef centres. Community members contributed by painting in the blossoms with a selection of brightly hued acrylic paints in primary and secondary colours. The piano is maintained by the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton, and is located on the second floor of the facility. It is available to be played by community members during open hours.
Broken biscuits don't contribute to your daily calorie intake. That's what I think anyway.
Cheesy biscuits on a cheese platter lit with a ring light from the left hand side.
The Carlton Aldrich House is a two-story brick, irregularly shaped structure with an addition on the back. Built in 1902, the house is a variation of the Georgian Revival-style.
Carlton Aldrich (1829-1917) was born in Chesire County, New York in 1829. While living in the east, Aldrich taught school, worked on a fishing schooner, and was the operator of a wooden pail and box factory. He came to McLean County in 1860, and in 1868 he opened a grain elevator in the town of McLean in 1868.
In 1897 he and his son, Frank, established a banking business, which in 1906 was incorporated under the name of the McLean State Bank, with Carlton Aldrich as president. He moved to Bloomington and built this house on Franklin Square in 1902. He retained the bank presidency until his death in 1917 at the age of 88-years-old.
The Carlton Aldrich House is a contributing property in Bloomington's Franklin Square Historic District, which is located northwest of downtown Bloomington. The Square is named in honor of Franklin Price, who was the mayor of Bloomington Mayor in 1856 when land for the Square was gifted to the city.
Franklin Square was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, and was designated a local historic district in 1979. The houses of Franklin Square were built in a variety of architectural styles from the mid 19th century through the early 20th century, including Georgian Revival, Italianate, Colonial, Queen Anne, and Richardsonian Romanesque.
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 home to State Farm Insurance, Country Financial and Beer Nuts. Illinois Wesleyan University is located here, while the neighboring city of Normal is home to Illinois State University and Heartland Community College. 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.
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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In 1988, the total population of this species was estimated at only 2,500 individuals. It is threatened with extinction due to the destruction of its habitats and illegal trade. In 2014, the Hyacinth Macaw moved up one position on the IUCN Red List, now being classified as "vulnerable" (VU).
Due to the fight against illegal trade and the creation of ecological reserves, the number of individuals of this species has increased slightly to approximately 4,000 in 2010. There are also conservation programs in the Pantanal for planting Manduvi and distributing artificial nests that may be contributing to the population increase of this Psittacidae.
Sadly due to the last fires in Pantanal, the species has been dramatically reduced.
Here you can see a wild Hyacinthy Macaw feeding at a Manduvi tree - Pantanal - Mato Grosso.
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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).
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The Importance of Farmland in Cornwall
More than 70% of Cornwall’s land is dedicated to agriculture, making it a vital part of the region’s economy and ecosystem. The fertile soil and favorable climate allow for the cultivation of a wide variety of crops, including fruits, vegetables, and cereals. Additionally, Cornwall is known for its dairy farming, producing high-quality milk and cheese.
The abundance of farmland in Cornwall not only provides us with nutritious food but also contributes to the preservation of the region’s natural resources. Sustainable farming practices, such as organic farming and agroforestry, can help enhance soil quality, reduce pollution, and support wildlife habitats. By working collaboratively with farmers, we can ensure that nature thrives alongside agricultural activities.
Exploring Cornwall’s Agricultural Landscape
Cornwall is home to expansive farmlands, with picturesque countryside vistas that attract visitors from around the world. The largest county in the South West, Devon, has around 72.4 percent of its land dedicated to commercial farm holdings, with a majority of it consisting of grasslands. This creates a lush and vibrant landscape that adds to Cornwall’s allure as a tourism hotspot.
Shot with the nikon D3 and the Nikon 50mm 1.4G.
Located on the southwest corner of N. Prairie and E. Chestnut streets., the Soper-Burr House is one of the oldest in the Franklin Square Historic District. It is actually two houses built 31 years apart. The original Italianate style house was built in 1859 by land speculator Hudson Burr. In 1871, Burr moved the structure further back on the lot and added a two-story, center hall addition. A Queen Anne-style house was attached on the south side in 1890 for Burr's daughter Emma and her husband, Clinton Soper, the president of American Foundry. The house was converted tp 10 apartments in the mid-1940s.
Fast forward to 2011 and the house was in such disrepair that Landmark Illinois had placed the property on its 2011 Ten Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois list. Fortunately, a developer purchased the property and renovated it about nine years ago. As of April 2021, the property is currently for sale.
The Soper-Burr House is a contributing property in Bloomington's Franklin Square Historic District, which is located northwest of downtown Bloomington. The Square is named in honor of Franklin Price, who was the mayor of Bloomington Mayor in 1856 when land for the Square was gifted to the city.
Franklin Square was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, and was designated a local historic district in 1979. The houses of Franklin Square were built in a variety of architectural styles from the mid 19th century through the early 20th century, including Georgian Revival, Italianate, Colonial, Queen Anne, and Richardsonian Romanesque.
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 home to State Farm Insurance, Country Financial and Beer Nuts. Illinois Wesleyan University is located here, while the neighboring city of Normal is home to Illinois State University and Heartland Community College. 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.
Sir Eduardo Paolozzi (1924-2005) was a Scottish artist who contributed numerous works of art to the London streetscape. This is a Grade II listed ventilation shaft for an underground car park.
Happy Bench Monday!
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.
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Sugar...
Added sugar is the single worst ingredient in the modern diet.
It can have harmful effects on metabolism and contribute to all sorts of diseases.
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I'm not very happy with the result, but the message has to be said.
This sugar crystal's size is 1*0.5mm, the picture is cropped halve it's size.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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