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Elaborately carved balcony at the Monastery of the Benedictines of San Nicolò l'Arena in the city of Catania in Sicily, Italy.
Chateau Yaldara in the famous winemaking Barossa Valley, north of Adelaide, South Australia is one of the bigger and more elaborate wineries in a region of many, many wineries.
We will come back to some shots of the area later so I will leave the history and information about the region and this winery until another day. This one is just for Window Wednesday.
We found this elaborate sand castle during our visit to Coronado Island. This was built on the beach outside the Hotel Del Coronado. It appeared to be for someone's birthday on April 7. It was already built very early in the morning but had been left alone. No one was guarding or watching it. Was it a happy surprise? Maybe no one was watching it because it was raining.
A mysterious and amazing castle.
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But sometimes all you really need is a plastic deer and a cafeteria tray.
Yeah, I gave my notice at work today. I've never quit a job before, and you know what?
It's fucking awesome.
A spirit house is a shrine to the protective spirit of a place that is found in the Southeast Asian countries of Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. They are normally in the form of small roofed structure mounted on a pillar or a dais, and can range in size from small platforms to houses large enough for people to enter. Spirit houses are intended to provide a shelter for spirits that could cause problems for the people if not appeased. They often include images or carved statues of people and animals. Votive offerings are left at them to propitiate the spirits; more elaborate installations include an altar for this purpose. Wikipedia
Bangkok
Elaborated from my macro photography then rendered in stereoscopy with some digital painting.
Real size of this work is 36,5x36,5cm per 150dpi and can be printed on fabrics for scarfs, shawls and pillows.
Planispheric Art by ©WhiteAngel. All rights reserved.
Oh, they spend hours praying each night, so better get your knee pads ready - and electric fan, too, ... or pretend to be tired and sound asleep.
LE 17'' Wedding Rapunzel has been freed of all the ties holding her to the diorama. She is still tied to the plastic spacer, and is on the doll stand, next to the now empty diorama.
The Disney Store's Limited Edition 17'' Tangled Ever After Rapunzel Wedding Doll was available for pre-order online and instore on February 21, 2012. This doll was pre-ordered instore on February 21, and was picked up at my local Disney Store on March 28, 2012. She is #1081 out of an edition of 8000.
She is a 17'' doll with an elaborate wedding gown and veil, and a jeweled crown. The gown has an ivory satin bodice with gold sun and floral embroidery, and white lace and gold trim. The skirt is silver satin with an ivory printed sun and floral pattern and gold trim, and bedecked with faux pearls. There is a full underskirt of purple satin with a gold printed sun and floral pattern, with white lace on the bottom. The veil is oversized and is two layered white tulle, with a softer, thinner layer underneath a stiffer coarser layer with a magnificient solar and floral glittering gold pattern.
She is a fully articulated doll, including poseable hands. She has a painted gold ring on the ring finger of her left hand. Her head mold and face painting are the same as the previous blonde haired LE 17'' Rapunzel from the Disney Store. However, her hair is short and brown, as she wore for her wedding in Tangled Ever After, and not long and blonde as she was until near the end of the first Tangled movie. Her eyelashes are rooted, but come in two lengths. This doll has the shorter length, straight eyelashes, that are similar to those depicted in the promo images. Other dolls in this same release have very long curvy lashes that are similar, but not quite as long, as the blonde long haired 17'' LE Rapunzel.
As with the other Disney Store 17'' Limited Edition dolls, Wedding Rapunzel comes in a beautiful and sturdy plastic and cardboard box within a box.
Once I fully debox her, I will find what other features the doll has, that are hidden by the way she is posed in the box.
Halloween Witch V1
Created with Bing Dall-E AI engine. PP work in Adobe PS Elements 2024 RAW filters..PP work in Luminar Neo Magic Light and Portrait Studio for: Face; Eyes; Mouth; Skin.
Prompt: A beautiful witch with an elaborate hat of raven feathers a table scattered with black feathers, with her pt crows painting with a mix of style by Nicoletta Ceccoli and Daria Petrilli Perfect anatomy, hands, eyes, no watermark.
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found in the middle of central Illinois ... what looks to be a lighthouse is not ... not a lake or river anywhere near it ... so my next guess is that the tower and narrow strip of concrete makes for a most elaborate RC airplane landing strip and control tower ... strong gusting wind and snow gave the shot a bit of a blur.
spending hours in the yard building elaborate scenes. This scene brought me back to those wonderful carefree days
"---the ferns of various species and in various stages, some now in their most perfect and beautiful condition, completely unfolded, tender and delicate, but percect in all their details, far more than any lace work ---the most elaborate leaf we have."
~Henry David Thoreau
May 25, 1853
These ferns grow in the cool, shady places in the woods on our farm. It's wonderful to stumble upon them and breathe in the earthy dampness of the soil. And so lovely to see the unfurled green fronds dappled with random sunlight......
These are photos taken on my trip to Europe and the UK with a girl friend in October to November 2012. My camera I had then wasn't good with low light so some of these shots are not great but I have put them as my memories of the trip.
We have most of the day to fill in walking around Bruges before we catch the train to Amsterdam.
Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium, is distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Its port, Zeebrugge, is an important center for fishing and European trade. In the city center’s Burg square, the 14th-century Stadhuis (City Hall) has an ornate carved ceiling. Nearby, Markt square features a 13th-century belfry with a 47-bell carillon and 83m tower with panoramic views. ― Google
Elaborate graffiti on the Palestinian side of the security wall featuring an Ibex (or ram ?) and two children inside a snake.
Next to the crossing point on the wall at Beit Jala.
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The Sanctuary of Truth is a magnificent temple in Pattaya, Thailand, that stands as a tribute to traditional Thai architecture and craftsmanship. The temple is entirely made of wood, with intricate carvings depicting various Hindu and Buddhist deities, as well as ancient Thai mythological figures. The construction of the Sanctuary of Truth began in 1981 and is still ongoing. The temple covers an area of over two hectares and is over 100 meters tall. It was designed by a local businessman named Lek Viriyaphant. The Sanctuary of Truth is not affiliated with any specific religion, but rather serves as a symbol of the unity of all religions and beliefs. It is a peaceful and tranquil place where visitors can reflect and appreciate the beauty of Thai culture and tradition. The Sanctuary of Truth also serves as a cultural and educational center. It hosts various workshops and events throughout the year, aimed at promoting traditional Thai arts and crafts.
The Sanctuary of Truth is located in Pattaya. On each of the four roofs of the shrine you can see beautiful carvings of women. The first statue that catches your eye is the giant four-faced Brahma. The Hindu deity is there to symbolize "your ruler's morals." It doesn't matter if it is your parents, teachers or the king, they must follow the four universal virtues: benevolence, compassion, empathetic joy and equanimity. Among the four Buddhist virtues called Brahmaviharas, one finds a sculpture of the three-headed elephant beautifully carved from teak. It is one of the many impressive works of art on display in the Sanctuary of Truth also known as "Airavata". Elephants in all forms are worshiped and revered in Thailand. Erawan is the sacred elephant in Thailand. In Hindu mythology, the elephant often symbolizes strength, wisdom and abundance. Atop Erawan, Brahma sits in various poses, an artistic interpretation of the meaning of Brahma Vasya in Hindu mythology. Also, Erawan seems to save Brahma by carrying her in the trunk. This is a symbol of protection, prosperity and abundance. You may be amazed at the amount of work it must have taken to make these engravings.
The Sanctuary of Truth is een prachtige tempel in Pattaya, Thailand, die een eerbetoon is aan de traditionele Thaise architectuur en vakmanschap. De tempel is volledig gemaakt van hout, met ingewikkeld houtsnijwerk dat verschillende hindoeïstische en boeddhistische godheden uitbeeldt, evenals oude Thaise mythologische figuren. De bouw van het Sanctuary of Truth begon in 1981 en is nog steeds aan de gang. De tempel heeft een oppervlakte van ruim twee hectare en is meer dan 100 meter hoog. Het is ontworpen door een lokale zakenman genaamd Lek Viriyaphant. The Sanctuary of Truth is niet gelieerd aan een specifieke religie, maar dient eerder als een symbool van de eenheid van alle religies en overtuigingen. Op elk van de vier daken van het heiligdom zie je prachtige gravures van vrouwen. Het eerste beeld dat je opvalt, is de gigantische Brahma met vier gezichten. De hindoeïstische godheid is er om 'de moraal van uw heerser' te symboliseren. Het maakt niet uit of het je ouders, leraren of de koning zijn, ze moeten de vier universele deugden volgen: welwillendheid, mededogen, empathische vreugde en gelijkmoedigheid. Onder de vier boeddhistische deugden die Brahmavihara's worden genoemd, vindt men een sculptuur van de drie-koppige olifant prachtig uit teak gesneden. Het is één van de vele indrukwekkende kunstwerken die te zien zijn in de Sanctuary of Truth ook bekend als Airavata. Olifanten in alle vormen worden aanbeden en vereerd in Thailand. Erawan is de heilige olifant in Thailand. In de hindoeïstische mythologie symboliseert de olifant vaak kracht, wijsheid en overvloed. Bovenop Erawan zit Brahma in verschillende houdingen, een artistieke interpretatie van de betekenis van Brahma Vasya in de hindoeïstische mythologie. Ook lijkt Erawan Brahma te redden door haar in de slurf te dragen. Dit is een symbool van bescherming, voorspoed en overvloed. Je kunt je verbazen over de hoeveelheid werk die het moet hebben gekost om deze gravures te maken.
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The Rock: Patchwork Bunny
The F*cked up situation: The Rogue Players
So it's official. I elaborated so hard I broke the coffee table. Nice. I will be adding a little note to show where, and no, my face isn't as calm and smooth as Kyle's... but I almost feel when the table leg gave way.
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Five funerary monuments, considered the best examples of Gothic art in Italy.
The Scaligere dynasty left their traces in many Italian towns in the North of the country, for instance near the Garda lake they built a fortress. In Verona the family ruled and built a family cemetery that is the most unusual in the world.
Wall of Megiddo.
Megiddo: an important city in antiquity in the Plain of Esdraelon located in northwestern Palestine. Megiddo (me-gid«doh) is identified with modern Tell el-Mutesellim about twenty miles southeast of Haifa and ten miles northwest of Jenin.
Megiddo is mentioned in a number of Egyptian and Assyrian texts as well as in the Bible. The earliest reference is in the fifteenth-century b.c. annals of Thutmose III on the walls of the Temple of Karnak in Upper Egypt. Megiddo’s defeat is described in detail, elaborating the battle plan, the booty of prisoners, chariots, and household goods, and the tribute of gold, silver, grain, and wine. The Barkal Stele erected at the Fourth Cataract of the Nile further describes this campaign.
The elaborately decorative bark, with its shading of color and its suicidal-looking peeling, make this my favorite species of tree. HTmT!
We've gotten to that time of year when we are tired of bare limbs, and we wait, and wait, for green buds to appear, expand, and take over all the deciduous trees, filling in our view.
That’s a brilliant Creative.
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An elaborate staircase dominates the center of Drottningholm palace near the ticket office. Large statues of the nine muses are placed on the balustrade of the staircase, which was designed by Tessin the Elder (6 of them are visible here). The walls of the stair hall are decorated with trompe-l'oeil paintings by Johan Sylvius and the ceiling features a large painting by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl (aviewoncities.com).
Set in the picturesque village of Falkland, this palace was the favourite retreat of the Stuart dynasty, especially Mary Queen of Scots who visited for the hunting, hawking and tennis.
The Palace is now in the care of the charity the National Trust For Scotland.
The Royal Palace of Falkland was used as a country residence by Stuart kings and queens who used to hunt deer and wild boar in the nearby Fife forests. Mary Queen of Scots spent some of the happiest days of her tragic life here, hunting and hawking around the woods and park, which is still beautifully maintained today.
The palace was built between 1501 and 1541 by James IV and James V, replacing earlier castle from the 12th century, traces of which can still be seen in the grounds.
The Palace fell into ruin from the late 17th to early 18th centuries after it fell into disuse and was badly burnt by Cromwellian troops.In the early 19th century it was restored by the 3rd Marquess of Bute and his descendants still live in the Palace today after giving the National Trust for Scotland the role of Deputy Keeper in the 1950s.The original and reconstructed rooms are packed with fine portraits of the Stuart monarchs, 17th-century Flemish tapestries, elaborate painted ceilings and antique furnishings.
The Palace was restored by the 3rd Marquess of Bute in the early 1900s. The roofed South Range contains the stunning Chapel Royal which is still a practicing Roman Catholic Chapel (one of the only surviving in a Palace owned by the Crown), Drawing Room, Tapestry Gallery and Edwardian Library. The ruined East Range was where the Royal Apartments would have been and the Cross House displays reconstructed King and Queen’s Rooms. The upper floors of the Gatehouse display the Keeper’s Apartments who would have maintained the Palace on behalf of the sovereign.
The Palace sits in nine acres of maintained grounds and formal gardens. The Pleasure Garden was designed and built by Percy Cane between 1947 and 1952 and contains three herbaceous borders enclosing a wide lawn with many varieties of shrubs and trees. The ancient Orchard contains various fruit trees, some as old as 150 years, as well as willow sculptures and a Labyrinth. The Wildflower Meadow carpets the Orchard and is a home for rare plants, insects and wildlife. A newly planted Physic Garden contains medicinal herbs which would have been grown at the time of Mary Queen of Scots. Falkland Palace is also home to the oldest Real or Royal Tennis Court in Britain, originally built for King James V in 1539 and played on by Mary Queen of Scots herself. [Visit Scotland ]
St. Mary's Basilica
Bazylika Mariacka
St. Mary's Church, or formally the Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is a Brick Gothic Roman Catholic church located in central Gdańsk, Poland. With its volume between 185,000 m³ and 190,000 m³ it is currently one of the two or three largest brick churches in the world. Wikipedia
Rynek Główny
The main square (Rynek Główny) of the Old Town of Kraków, Lesser Poland, is the principal urban space located at the center of the city. It dates back to the 13th century, and at 3.79 ha (9.4 acres) is the largest medieval town square in Europe. The Project for Public Spaces (PPS) lists the square as the best public space in Europe due to its lively street life, and it was a major factor in the inclusion of Kraków as one of the top off-the-beaten-path destinations in the world in 2016.
The main square is a square space surrounded by historic townhouses (kamienice) and churches. The center of the square is dominated by the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice), rebuilt in 1555 in the Renaissance style, topped by a beautiful attic or Polish parapet decorated with carved masks. On one side of the cloth hall is the Town Hall Tower (Wieża ratuszowa), on the other the 11th century Church of St. Adalbert and 1898 Adam Mickiewicz Monument. Rising above the square are the Gothic towers of St. Mary's Basilica (Kościół Mariacki).
The Jeronimos Monastery is the most impressive symbol of Portugal's power and wealth during the Age of Discovery. King Manuel I built it in 1502 on the site of a hermitage founded by Prince Henry the Navigator, where Vasco da Gama and his crew spent their last night in Portugal in prayer before leaving for India. It was built to commemorate Vasco Da Gama's voyage and to give thanks to the Virgin Mary for its success.
Vasco da Gama's tomb was placed inside by the entrance, as was the tomb of poet Luis de Camões, author of the epic The Lusiads in which he glorifies the triumphs of Da Gama and his compatriots. Other great figures in Portuguese history are also entombed here, like King Manuel and King Sebastião, and poets Fernando Pessoa and Alexandre Herculano.
The monastery was populated by monks of the Order of Saint Jerome (Hieronymites), whose spiritual job was to give guidance to sailors and pray for the king's soul. It's one of the great triumphs of European Gothic (UNESCO has classified it a World Heritage monument), with much of the design characterized by elaborate sculptural details and maritime motifs. This style of architecture became known as "Manueline," a style that served to glorify the great "discoveries" of the age.
This elaborate marble staircase and columns are in the state capitol building in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Built between 1896 and 1905; design by the prominent American architect, Cass Gilbert. Gilbert also designed the Woolworth building in NYC, the U.S. Supreme Court building in DC and the Saint Louis Art Museum.
See what's on top of the building: "Golden Chariot"; www.flickr.com/photos/60785624@N07/7946572328/
Shooting info: handheld with remote shutter release, auto focus, JPEG* with superfine compression, master pixel size 14.6 Processing: tilted, cropped along the right side, saturation, highlights & shadows adjusted in iPhoto*; saturation readjusted slightly in Aviary
*I no longer shoot JPEGs or use iPhoto. This is one of the last shots from my "pre-RAW, pre-Aperture 3" days.
Copyright Robert W. Dickinson. Unauthorized use of this image without my express permission is a violation of copyright law.
Taken at the Good Guys Car Show in Scottsdale, Arizona, in November 2020.
Canon 5DS and Sigma 150mm f2.8 macro OS lens with circular polarizer.
Created with Midjourney AI engine.
Prompt: a woman's portrait with an elaborate venetian mask for the annual carnival in purple and gold sequins and beads baroque style --ar 5:6 --v 5.1 --s 250 --style raw
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Elaborate handmade costumes worn by Mardi Gras Indians, were decorated with colorful beads, rhinestones and colored feathers.
Dubuque, Iowa; the elaborate Queen Anne style building was built in 1895. There are over 350 historic buildings in Dubuque, Iowa's oldest city. At least 18 separate historic districts are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A worker inspects a pair of giant dice he has just repainted near the intersection of Main Street and Las Vegas Boulevard in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. The dice are part of an elaborate $400,000 sign welcoming visitors to the City of Las Vegas
Meadowport Arch with built- in benches.Meadowport Arch is one of six arches at Prospect Park.It was designed by Prospect Park architects Frederic Law Olmsted and Calvin Vaux between 1868-1870.The arch was built on swampy land (once filled with peat bog),so to prevent it from sinking and shifting.Vaux floated the arch on a caisson (watertight chamber used in underwater construction) placed underneath the structure.The arch is made of sandstone,the benches you see are made from Ohio cement,and the vaulted ceiling in the tunnel is made entirely of cedar planks (which can be seen well here).By placing the tunnel at a 45-degree to the roadway above,Vaux was able to create a dual archway (seen in a different photo share below) on its eastern end facing a long meadow that once had sheep on it.Caught in a rainstorm,the arches are the perfect places to run to for shelter.That was one of the purposes they served.
The elaborate entrance (on the 1st floor) to the Great Hall. Originally approached via an equally decorated staircase, now lost. Below is the entrance to the Undercroft, used by the servants. To the right were the now ruined kitchens. Gaunt demolished the 12th century kitchens and built a lavish set of service areas, twice the size of that of any other castle.