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This is a quick snapshot of one of our Dahlias. Since their flower head is hanging downwards, I had to shoot upwards which also enabled me to get some bokeh in the shot. I hope you like it!
Grey herons are unmistakeable: tall, with long legs, a long beak and grey, black and white feathering. They can stand with their neck stretched out, looking for food, or hunched down with their neck bent over their chest. Grey Herons possess a number of interesting adaptations that help them to hunt more effectively. Their long, sharp dagger-like bills are perfectly designed for stabbing and impaling fish, and they can often be observed standing completely motionless in the water, long neck held poised, waiting for their unsuspecting target to swim close enough: a sudden sharp strike downwards indicates that their patience has paid off. Their long unfeathered legs are ideal for wading into deep water where other birds cannot go, and their forward facing eyes, unusual for a bird, afford them excellent binocular vision, making it simple for them to accurately judge the distance between bill tip and fish and to aim their strikes.
THE MOUNTAIN HOLDS ITS BREATH
there was a deep breath
and then the mountain stood there
then the mountains stood there
and that’s how the mountains stand there
and stoop downwards
and downwards
into themselves
and hold their breath
while heaven and sea
stroke and beat
the mountain holds its breath
Jon Fosse
Translation from Norwegian: 2010, May-Brit Akerholt
In 1990, Archaeological Survey of India discovered a sunken apsidal stepped well along with few sculptures inside it. This stepped well is located immediately to the north of the Shore Temple, its south edge abutting the northern wall of the Shore Temple. On the extreme south of this newly discovered shrine is placed a monolith statue of Varaha (Boar)in its zoomorphic form. This image is carved in round from a single boulder. The statue was found severely damaged, however, with efforts from ASI restorers, we now see this image in its near original glory. The other element of this stepped well is a slender cylindrical shrine constructed partly in rock and partly in stone. Beyond this cylindrical shrine, further northward, is a circular cistern or mini-well. This is cut downwards with a circular rim-like stone placed at the ground level.
ASI report mentions that this well provides potable water though situated near the ocean. Though Rabe accepts these sockets for the capstones of a well, however, he suggests that these might be constructed to hold the ‘pillar of victory’ taken by Narasimhavarman I from Vatapi (Badami) which probably was installed here.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Rabe2 tries to explain political reason behind the systematic destruction of this Varaha image. Rabe suggests that this Varaha monolith was severely and systematically butchered when the Chalukya king Vikramaditya I invaded the Pallava kingdom. The rationale behind this destruction was the submissive and prostrated attitude of the Varaha (Boar) Varaha was the dynastic crest of the Chalukyas. This specific posture of Varaha might be taken as a reference to the subjugation of the Chalukyas by the Pallava king Narasimhavarman I. And to take revenge, the Chalukyan army destroyed this Varaha image while marching forward into the Pallava kingdom.
Inscriptions On the Varaha (boar) monolith –
The Varaha sculpture is carved out of the mother rock like the three other animal sculptures in the Five Rathas nearby. It has four birudas (titles) of Rajasimha Pallava, some of his favorites, inscribed upon the base, in Sanskrit in the Pallava Grantha script. The birudas on the side are “Sri RajasimhaH” “Sri RanajayaH” and “Sri BharaH”. The biruda on the rear, under the varaha’s tail, is “Sri Citra KaarmukaH”. Between the legs of the boar on both the and under its tail, leaves of acquatic plants are sculpted. These are similar to those at the base of the Varaha and Gajalakshmi panels in the Varaha Mandapam. These indicate that the boar which represents Vishnu, is diving under water, not merely digging.
However, how to explain the engraved titles of Rajasimha, as the Chalukyan attacked the Pallava kingdom before the reign of Rajasimha. To explain it, Rabe tells that it was most possible that like other monoliths, this Varaha was also executed during the period of Narasimhavarman I(630–668 AD). Therefore, when the Chalukyas attacked the Pallavas, during the reign of Narasimhavarman I and Parameshvaravarman I, this monolith was present in the temple complex. As the Varaha was destroyed before the reign of Rajasimha (695 to 722 AD), it was Rajasimha who restored it and that’s how we find his titles engraved on it. (Above description source Internet). Location - Mada Koil St, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu 603104, India
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) looking downwards while being perched on a branch stub.
Wiewiórka (Sciruus vulgaris) patrząca w dół z kilkuta gałęzi.
A View from the Old Man of Storr looking downwards to the top of Loch Leathan with the Isle of Rassay beyond.
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) perched on a branch and looking downwards at a photographer.
Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) siedząca na gałęzi i patrząca w dół na fotografa.
So this is not my normal thing and probably the first and only time you will see one of these from me but I had to give it a go! Was very unsure on if I should even put it up but hey its all about the journey right!
So here is my attempt at "minimalist repetition". I was on a boat on the Thames and noticed this apartment block, The bright blue steel of the balconies and the absolute repetitive structure of linear lines vertically and horizontally. This is then broken by the white walls and the curved metal beams that run vertically downwards. The blue gutter on the left was out of place but added a non uniform element to the scene I thought.
Was quite fascinating so had to at least give it a go. This is definitely what I would call my "marmite" shot.
The European Kingfisher or Common Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, is widely distributed in Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is resident except in northern areas where the rivers freeze. It will then move to milder regions. In most of its European range it is the only kingfisher.
The general colour of the upper parts of the adult bird is bright metallic blue, cobalt on the back, and showing greenish reflections on the head and wings. The ear coverts and under parts are warm chestnut, the chin and sides of neck white.
The bill is blackish and reddish orange at the base; the legs are bright red with a dark blue stripe. In the young the bill is black. Length averages 19 cm (7.5 inches) and wings average 7.5 cm (2.95 inches).
The flight of the Kingfisher is rapid, the short rounded wings whirring until they appear a mere blur. It usually flies near the water, but during courtship the male chases the female through and over the trees with loud shrill whistles.
From February onwards the male has a trilling song, a modulated repetition of many whistles. He also signals with a whistle to the female when he is feeding her, this being his share of the nesting duties. This whistle is produced even when his bill is loaded with food, yet is clear and distinct. The female will reply and emerge from the nesting hole, and may fly to meet him, take the fish from him in the air, and return to the nest.
The bird has regular perches or stands from which it fishes. These may be a few inches or many feet above the water. It sits upright, its tail pointed downwards. It drops suddenly with a splash and usually returns at once with a struggling captive.
Large fish are beaten on a bough or rail; small fish and insects are promptly swallowed. A fish is usually lifted and carried by its middle, but its position is changed, sometimes by tossing it into the air, before it is swallowed head downwards.
The massive, four-story turret was built by Balthasar Neumann in 1724-1729 to secure the southern flank of the fortress. Above the three tiers of heavy guns is a final gunner's platform. In addition to normal loopholes, there are also 21 shot openings pointing vertically downwards, the eponymous "Maschiculis".
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Der massive, viergeschossige Turm wurde 1724-1729 von Balthasar Neumann zur Sicherung der Südflanke der Festung errichtet. Über den drei Reihen schwerer Geschütze befindet sich eine letzte Kanonenplattform. Neben normalen Schießscharten gibt es auch 21 senkrecht nach unten gerichtete Schussöffnungen, die namensgebenden „Maschiculis“.
At the banks of Kilchurn Castle what caught my eye were these stones and vegetation that ran downwards towards the embankment of Loch Awe. As I am diligently practising my composition I attempted to frame this emphasising the scene but still giving a glimpse of the glory of that castle (more pics to follow of the magnificent castle itself once I get time to review them).
Photographed in the Pantanal, Brazil - From a safari vehicle, no cover
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This handsome Snail Kite made short work of removing the edible portions of the crab from its carapace.
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From Wikipedia: The snail kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis) is a bird of prey within the family Accipitridae, which also includes the eagles, hawks, and Old World vultures. Its relative, the slender-billed kite, is now again placed in Helicolestes, making the genus Rostrhamus monotypic. Usually, it is placed in the milvine kites, but the validity of that group is under investigation.
Description:
Snail kites are 36 to 48 cm (14 to 19 in) long with a 99–120 cm (39–47 in) wingspan. They weigh from 300 to 570 g (11 to 20 oz).[3][4] There is very limited sexual dimorphism, with the female averaging only 3% larger than the male. They have long, broad, and rounded wings, which measure 29–33 cm (11–13 in) each. Its tail is long, at 16–21 cm (6.3–8.3 in), with a white rump and undertail coverts. The dark, deeply hooked beak, measuring 2.9–4 cm (1.1–1.6 in) is an adaptation to its diet. The tarsus is relatively long as well, measuring 3.6–5.7 cm (1.4–2.2 in).
The adult male has dark blue-gray plumage with darker flight feathers. The legs and cere are red. The adult female has dark brown upperparts and heavily streaked pale underparts. She has a whitish face with darker areas behind and above the eye. The legs and cere are yellow or orange. The juvenile is similar to an adult female, but the crown is streaked. Adults have red or orangish-brown irises, while juveniles have dark brown irises.
It flies slowly with its head facing downwards, looking for its main food, the large apple snails. For this reason, it is considered a molluscivore.
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Belatuk Dada Merah, Orange-backed Woodpecker, Reinwardtipicus validus
A medium size woodpecker that can be found in South East Asia from South Thailand downwards. Usually seen in pairs flying from tree to tree hunting for insects.
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) looking downwards while perched on a branch.
Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) siedząca na gałęzi i patrząca w dół.
Ruginoasa (rusty) Hole is a 100 m deep and 1 km (0.62 miles) wide natural ravine at 1373 m altitude in Western Carpathian Mts., close to Arieseni. The ravine is divided into sections of extremely sharp ridges that converge downwards, forming the Dry Valley.
None of these ridges can be climbed. Everything is too fragile. Ridges have a coat of sand and gravel ready to collapse and slide at any time. The alternation of red, yellow and pink layers reveals how these layers were formed 200 million years ago.
The ravine is enlarging with each rainfall. Sand and gravel are washed by the water along the Dry Valley, finally reaching the Yellow Valley (named after the color of the deposit washed from the rust colored ravine).
Many legends tell of the birth of the name "weeping willow"
One of these tells of how the willow, always a tree with beautiful branches directed upwards, befriended a stream that began to tell him about the world and life and all the things his current could know traveling incessantly for many miles . One day they both heard woodcutters who wanted to cut the willow because of its great beauty and together they studied a ploy to escape the danger: the willow began to bend downwards, leaning forward until it touched the water of the river and began to lower all the branches and all the branches to look as sad as possible. The woodcutters, in fact, as soon as they saw this sudden change, decided not to cut the tree because in that position so "weeping" it had to be necessarily sick or cursed.
I love this tree, I see less and less in the areas close to me and I'm sorry ... this meeting was magical, by the lake
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The European Kingfisher or Common Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, is widely distributed in Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is resident except in northern areas where the rivers freeze. It will then move to milder regions. In most of its European range it is the only kingfisher.
The general colour of the upper parts of the adult bird is bright metallic blue, cobalt on the back, and showing greenish reflections on the head and wings. The ear coverts and under parts are warm chestnut, the chin and sides of neck white.
The bill is blackish and reddish orange at the base; the legs are bright red with a dark blue stripe. In the young the bill is black. Length averages 19 cm (7.5 inches) and wings average 7.5 cm (2.95 inches).
The flight of the Kingfisher is rapid, the short rounded wings whirring until they appear a mere blur. It usually flies near the water, but during courtship the male chases the female through and over the trees with loud shrill whistles.
From February onwards the male has a trilling song, a modulated repetition of many whistles. He also signals with a whistle to the female when he is feeding her, this being his share of the nesting duties. This whistle is produced even when his bill is loaded with food, yet is clear and distinct. The female will reply and emerge from the nesting hole, and may fly to meet him, take the fish from him in the air, and return to the nest.
The bird has regular perches or stands from which it fishes. These may be a few inches or many feet above the water. It sits upright, its tail pointed downwards. It drops suddenly with a splash and usually returns at once with a struggling captive.
Large fish are beaten on a bough or rail; small fish and insects are promptly swallowed. A fish is usually lifted and carried by its middle, but its position is changed, sometimes by tossing it into the air, before it is swallowed head downwards.
Die Alte Oberpostdirektion in Hamburg wurde 1883–1887 als Dienstgebäude der Oberpostdirektion Hamburg erbaut und steht unter Denkmalschutz.
The old main post administation in Hamburg was built in 1883-1887 and is a listed building.
Wikipedia)
A black and white rendering of a new flower on Adrienne's Cyclamen. It's cool how they form growing downwards like this, but then turn up when the flower opens.
You have to see it with your heart...not only with your sight
It's raining today...
walking home in the dark,
heavy raindrops..
chilly breeze..
a tinge of dampness
earthy scent..
walking uphill..
water rushing downwards..
playful splatters on my feet..
little puddles..
comforting..
#AbFav_Juxtaposition
Lovely healthy carrots!
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The European Kingfisher or Common Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, is widely distributed in Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is resident except in northern areas where the rivers freeze. It will then move to milder regions. In most of its European range it is the only kingfisher.
The general colour of the upper parts of the adult bird is bright metallic blue, cobalt on the back, and showing greenish reflections on the head and wings. The ear coverts and under parts are warm chestnut, the chin and sides of neck white.
The bill is blackish and reddish orange at the base; the legs are bright red with a dark blue stripe. In the young the bill is black. Length averages 19 cm (7.5 inches) and wings average 7.5 cm (2.95 inches).
The flight of the Kingfisher is rapid, the short rounded wings whirring until they appear a mere blur. It usually flies near the water, but during courtship the male chases the female through and over the trees with loud shrill whistles.
From February onwards the male has a trilling song, a modulated repetition of many whistles. He also signals with a whistle to the female when he is feeding her, this being his share of the nesting duties. This whistle is produced even when his bill is loaded with food, yet is clear and distinct. The female will reply and emerge from the nesting hole, and may fly to meet him, take the fish from him in the air, and return to the nest.
The bird has regular perches or stands from which it fishes. These may be a few inches or many feet above the water. It sits upright, its tail pointed downwards. It drops suddenly with a splash and usually returns at once with a struggling captive.
Large fish are beaten on a bough or rail; small fish and insects are promptly swallowed. A fish is usually lifted and carried by its middle, but its position is changed, sometimes by tossing it into the air, before it is swallowed head downwards.
Orchis brancifortii (Orchidaceae) 118 23
Orchis brancifortii (Brancifort’s Orchid) is named after the Sicilian prince Ercole Michele Branciforti who has supported the discoverer of the plant, Antonius de Bivona-Bernardi. With a height of only 10 to 25 cm, Orchis brancifortii is a small and slender plant. The stem is growing out of a rosette of 2 to 4 foliage leaves, which are unspotted. 1 or 2 leaves sheath the lower part of the stem. The cylindrical inflorescence has 7 to 25 flowers. The spur is almost as long as the ovary, very thin and horizontally spreaded or bent downwards. The ovary is sheathed by a small bract. Only the two petals form a little hood. The rounded sepals are spreaded horizontally and upwards. The three-lobed labellum is smaller than the sepals.
Orchis brancifortii is growing on rough and stony grounds, up to 1300 m.
Bloom is from April to May.
Orchis brancifortii is a species endemic to Sardinia, Sicily, and southern Italy
The European Kingfisher or Common Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, is widely distributed in Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is resident except in northern areas where the rivers freeze. It will then move to milder regions. In most of its European range it is the only kingfisher.
The general colour of the upper parts of the adult bird is bright metallic blue, cobalt on the back, and showing greenish reflections on the head and wings. The ear coverts and under parts are warm chestnut, the chin and sides of neck white.
The bill is blackish and reddish orange at the base; the legs are bright red with a dark blue stripe. In the young the bill is black. Length averages 19 cm (7.5 inches) and wings average 7.5 cm (2.95 inches).
The flight of the Kingfisher is rapid, the short rounded wings whirring until they appear a mere blur. It usually flies near the water, but during courtship the male chases the female through and over the trees with loud shrill whistles.
From February onwards the male has a trilling song, a modulated repetition of many whistles. He also signals with a whistle to the female when he is feeding her, this being his share of the nesting duties. This whistle is produced even when his bill is loaded with food, yet is clear and distinct. The female will reply and emerge from the nesting hole, and may fly to meet him, take the fish from him in the air, and return to the nest.
The bird has regular perches or stands from which it fishes. These may be a few inches or many feet above the water. It sits upright, its tail pointed downwards. It drops suddenly with a splash and usually returns at once with a struggling captive.
Large fish are beaten on a bough or rail; small fish and insects are promptly swallowed. A fish is usually lifted and carried by its middle, but its position is changed, sometimes by tossing it into the air, before it is swallowed head downwards.
The European Kingfisher or Common Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, is widely distributed in Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is resident except in northern areas where the rivers freeze. It will then move to milder regions. In most of its European range it is the only kingfisher.
The general colour of the upper parts of the adult bird is bright metallic blue, cobalt on the back, and showing greenish reflections on the head and wings. The ear coverts and under parts are warm chestnut, the chin and sides of neck white.
The bill is blackish and reddish orange at the base; the legs are bright red with a dark blue stripe. In the young the bill is black. Length averages 19 cm (7.5 inches) and wings average 7.5 cm (2.95 inches).
The flight of the Kingfisher is rapid, the short rounded wings whirring until they appear a mere blur. It usually flies near the water, but during courtship the male chases the female through and over the trees with loud shrill whistles.
From February onwards the male has a trilling song, a modulated repetition of many whistles. He also signals with a whistle to the female when he is feeding her, this being his share of the nesting duties. This whistle is produced even when his bill is loaded with food, yet is clear and distinct. The female will reply and emerge from the nesting hole, and may fly to meet him, take the fish from him in the air, and return to the nest.
The bird has regular perches or stands from which it fishes. These may be a few inches or many feet above the water. It sits upright, its tail pointed downwards. It drops suddenly with a splash and usually returns at once with a struggling captive.
Large fish are beaten on a bough or rail; small fish and insects are promptly swallowed. A fish is usually lifted and carried by its middle, but its position is changed, sometimes by tossing it into the air, before it is swallowed head downwards.
.......... Guck mal 💖Schatzi,
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die 🐞Glückskäferchen sind für 👉🔥💖💋Dich ...
Dein Schatzi-Mausi ...
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Pseudofumaria lutea (Papaveraceae) 108 21
Pseudofumaria lutea (syn. Corydalis lutea) is a short-lived perennial plant in the poppy family Papaveraceae. It is native to the southern foothills of the south-western and central Alps of Italy and Switzerland but widely introduced elsewhere.
It grows to 30–38 cm tall. Leaves are finely divided and yellow-green to gray-green, often remaining over winter.
Flowers are 2 centimeters long, borne in racemes on short, branched, leafy stems from late spring to autumn. They have 4 petals, the top and bottom ones crested, the top one with a short, rounded spur curved downwards, the 2 inner ones connected at the tip (from Wikipedia).
In the evening atmosphere, we look east from the Italian Riviera to the Italian "boot", where we see the partially snow-covered Apennines on the horizon. Above us, a dark cloud is leaking downwards.
A beautiful backlit juvenile Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) perched high in the backyard Garry oak tree, its head tilted downwards keenly observing the ground.
Nikon D7200 with Nikkor 200-500mm at 500mm, f6.3 (750mm full frame equivalent).
I noticed this bird, maybe a common buzzard, high up on the wall of a belfry at Beilstein, and wanted to take a photo when it would take off. That was quite a hopeless task right from the beginning as I was too far away and I had the 180 mm macro lens on the camera, a lens which isn't exactly the best choice for action shots. I supposed that the bird would just fly away but what followed was a quite spectacular nosedive towards the ground. That happened of course very fast and I'm still surprised that I managed a photo which actually shows the bird and not just a wall and blue sky, but the quality is rubbish.
M62 194 playing the Kolomna 14D40 alarm tune for the citizens of Békéscsaba just about 1 hour after sunrise.
The third retro event of this year following the Miskolc and Balaton ones organised by the Hungarian State Railways took place on the southern part of the Great-Plain (Alföld), on line 135.
On the left some other fanatics who thought that some better photos would be worth more than a healthy 8 hours sleep are taking the manual elevator downwards.
Podil or the Lower city is a historic neighborhood in Kyiv. It is located on a floodplain terrace over the Dnieper between the Kyiv Hills and the lower stream of Pochaina River. Podil is one of the oldest neighborhoods of Kyiv, and the birthplace of the city's trade, commerce and industry. After the Mongol invasion of Rus' and destruction of Kyiv, it served as a city center until the 19th century. Here the city administration (magistrate) and the main university were located, and later the city's port and shipyard were established here
The name “Podil” means something that is situated downwards. This area used to be the trading and crafting center of Kyiv. The names of some Podil neighborhoods reflect this fact: "Dehtyari" (those who work with tar), "Honchari" (potters), "Kozhemyaki" (craftsmen working with leather). On the territory of Podil ancient constructions were found. Some of them date back to the first half of the first millennium before Christ. It is first mentioned, however, in chronicles around 945.
The Iris is a genus of 260–300 species of flowering plants with showy flowers.
It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species.
As well as being the scientific name, iris is also very widely used as a common name for all Iris species.
It is a popular garden flower. The genus is widely distributed throughout the north temperate zone. Their habitats are varied, ranging from cold and montane regions to the grassy slopes, meadowlands and riverbanks of the northern hemisphere.
Irises are perennial plants, growing from creeping rhizomes (rhizomatous irises) or, in drier climates, from bulbs (bulbous irises). They have long, erect flowering stems. All irises have long steal and flowers with six petals, three downwards and three upright. The flowers can range in color from golden yellow, to white, blue, lavender and purple. Pink and apricot colored irises are grown in some species.
De lis (Iris) is een plantengeslacht uit de lissenfamilie (Iridaceae). Zowel het geslacht als de soorten worden in de volksmond vaak iris genoemd. Het geslacht kent naast zo'n 260 à 300 beschreven soorten ook vele cultivars. Lissen worden al lang door de mens gebruikt. In de Egyptische piramiden zijn afbeeldingen van lissen te vinden, die stammen uit 1500 v.Chr.
De verschillende soorten lissen komen algemeen voor in de noordelijke gematigde klimaatzone. Alle irissen hebben lange stelen en bloemen met zes kroonbladeren, waarvan drie naar beneden wijzen en drie rechtop staan. Bij sommige kleinere soorten wijzen de kroonbladeren allemaal naar buiten. De bloemen kunnen in kleur variëren van goudgeel, tot wit, blauw, lavendel en paars. Roze en abrikooskleurige irissen zijn gekweekt binnen sommige soorten.
De meeste wilde lissen groeien uit een wortelstok, maar sommige soorten groeien vanuit een bol. Deze laatste soorten worden als cultuurgewas geteeld.
Deze foto is gemaakt in de siertuin van De Passiflorahoeve.
De Passiflorahoeve is oktober 2022 definitief gesloten.
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Situated on the west coast of the South Island, hours from the nearest town, Milford Sound is where plunging cliffs and raging waterfalls meet inky dark waters. This is New Zealand's wild side at its absolute best.
Famously described by Rudyard Kipling as the 'eighth wonder of the world', Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages.
Breathtaking in any weather, the fiord's cliffs rise vertically from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards from as high as 1000 metres.