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Pulpit Rock is a popular natural sandstone rock feature in the north part of Colorado Springs. There are many hiking trails in the area, with one 4.2 mile trail leading to the top which has expansive views of the city and Pikes Peak to west. The rock can be easily seen while driving on the interstate highway between Colorado Springs and Denver. The exposed white-grey face of the sandstone formation is estimated to be 66 million years old.
...for a day when I really wanted--needed?--to share something pastoral and peaceful, for a day when the whole world seems a bit topsy-turvy. A day like today and recent days.
This is Devon, in rural England. I took this photo this past spring on a family holiday. Even whilst taking it, I felt a sense of perspective and peace, and I need that today.
Listening to Liam Bailey's "Stun Me": youtu.be/7AWWtFsM3i4
Mehrangarh Fort, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is one of the largest forts in India.
The fort is situated 122 m above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. A winding road leads to and from the city below. The imprints of cannonball hits by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. To the left of the fort is the chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier who fell on the spot defending the Mehrangarh fort.
There are seven gates, which include Jayapol (meaning 'victory'), built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies. Fattehpol (also meaning 'victory') gate was built by Maharaja Ajit Singh to mark the defeat of the Mughals. The palm imprints upon these still attract much attention even today.
The museum in the Mehrangarh fort is one of the most well-stocked museums in Rajasthan. In one section of the fort museum there is a selection of old royal palanquins, including the elaborate domed gilt Mahadol palanquin which was won in a battle from the Governor of Gujarat in 1730. The museum exhibits the heritage of the Rathores in arms, costumes, paintings and decorated period rooms.
The third movie of The Dark Knight trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises, was partially shot around the Mehrangarh fort. A few scenes included the prison well within which Bruce Wayne is shown to have been imprisoned. There is one particular shot when Wayne emerges from the prison that actually gives a glimpse of the Mehrangarh Fort in the background.
A sanctuary for birds and expansive view of marsh lands. A different side of Maine's natural beauty.
A quiet little corner overlooking Lake Ontario greets you at the old Paletta mansion in Burlington, Ontario. They used to say it has a "million dollar view". That might be a little low now!
Lonely Planet: This expansive temple, founded in the late Ayuthaya era, holds quite a bit of history. Foremost are the faded murals inside the beautiful bòht (ordination hall), which date back to about 1700, making them some of the oldest Thai-temple murals still in existence. Mostly they're rows of various deities though the entrance wall vividly shows the demon Mara and his army trying to stop the Buddha from reaching enlightenment.
Next door is a large, elaborate teak săh·lah (open pavilion; often spelt as sala) built in Ayuthaya during the 17th century and later moved to Phetchaburi by boat. Legend has it that the gash in the ornately carved wooden back door dates to the Burmese attack; however, this is highly unlikely. Finally there are also two hŏr đrai (sacred manuscript libraries) on stilts to guard against termites, a petite one in a pond and a tall one on land next to the monks' quarters.
WESTHOEK, Friesland - The Wadden Sea (UNESCO) – unique in the world! The Wadden Sea stretches along the coasts of the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark and is an unequalled dynamic landscape. Nowhere in the world will you find such an expansive and varied area created under the influence of ebb and flood, where changes are noticeable daily. An extensive system of large and small channels alternates with sand flats which are exposed at low tide. The Dutch and German Wadden Sea has been a World Heritage site since 2009. In 2014, the Danish part was added, which means the Wadden Sea is now a World Heritage site in its entirety.
Lonely Planet: This expansive temple, founded in the late Ayuthaya era, holds quite a bit of history. Foremost are the faded murals inside the beautiful bòht (ordination hall), which date back to about 1700, making them some of the oldest Thai-temple murals still in existence. Mostly they're rows of various deities though the entrance wall vividly shows the demon Mara and his army trying to stop the Buddha from reaching enlightenment.
Next door is a large, elaborate teak săh·lah (open pavilion; often spelt as sala) built in Ayuthaya during the 17th century and later moved to Phetchaburi by boat. Legend has it that the gash in the ornately carved wooden back door dates to the Burmese attack; however, this is highly unlikely. Finally there are also two hŏr đrai (sacred manuscript libraries) on stilts to guard against termites, a petite one in a pond and a tall one on land next to the monks' quarters.
Pulled over for this expansive view of a valley and mountain range in Nevada. This is north of Winnemucca and seen from I-80.
Lone paraglider had this expansive beach all to himself as he roamed the air with great control for hours on end, before landing safely on the sand.
A view of the west side of the square, known as Library Park, in the 400 block of N. State St., the main business street in downtown Litchfield. The largest city in Montgomery County, Litchfield is located in South Central Illinois less than an hour drive from Illinois' Capital City of Springfield to the north, and St. Louis, Missouri to the south. Two separate alignments of historic U.S. Route 66 (a.k.a. the Mother Road ) run through Litchfield. It is a city known for its Route 66 icons, expansive lake, and lush landscapes. The population of Litchfield at the 2020 census was 6,605.
On this day in 2004 I took a ferry ride to Watsons Bay and from there walked to South Head to see Hornby Lighthouse which is in Sydney Harbour National Park. The iconic red and white striped tower is surrounded by magnificent views: Sydney Harbour to the west, Middle Head and North Head to the north, and the expansive Pacific Ocean to the east. It’s also a great spot for whale watching in winter.
This view looks across the entrance to Sydney Harbour with North Head in the distance.
[Please enlarge. This shot is intended to be expansive.]
I have to admit this photograph is exactly why I took the camera out that Sunday afternoon. Two things really interest me in landscapes: Light and the weather. It's why I love J.M.W. Turner's (1775-1851) paintings so much. Although this is more Constable (1776-1837) than Turner. The father of the Australian landscape, John Glover (1767-1849), knew both Turner and Constable very well before late in life embarking on a new career in Van Diemen's Land. Glover lived on his farm "Patterdale" at Deddington, in the foothills of Ben Lomond. But he would roam far and wide around Launceston and I'd like to think he would have seen the Tamar Valley from a point close to this. He'd be amazed at the developments.
Framed by the last gold of autumn. This is the expansive view over the water in Södertälje that greets me on my morning walk. This is the expansive view over the water in Södertälje that greets me on my morning walk. I love how much variety there is right where I live. It’s inspiring to see this perspective every day.
Sending a little peace from my corner of the world to yours.
The Distillery District’s Victorian industrial architecture was seamlessly blended with today’s modern materials and green technologies. Many of the buildings feature post and beam finishes, amazing natural light and expansive ceilings. The district has become an inspired blend of Victorian Industrial architecture and stunning 21st century design and creativity; a unique fusion of old and new.
Building Histories
Building 5 (Stone Distillery)
expansive and deeply rooted 🍃🌳
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A view of the east side of the 200 block of N. State St. as seen looking north from Edwards St. State St. is the main business street in the downtown district. The commercial buildings in this view generally date to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The facades of some of the buildings have been remodeled.
Litchfield, a city in Montgomery County, is located in South Central Illinois less than an hour drive from Illinois' Capital City of Springfield to the north, and St. Louis, Missouri to the south. Two separate alignments of historic U.S. Route 66 (a.k.a. the Mother Road ) run through Litchfield. It is a city known for its Route 66 icons, expansive lake, and lush landscapes. The population of Litchfield at the 2020 census was 6,605.
The grounds are expansive with many tiny shrines and places to find some space and be left to your own thoughts.
isolation from left edge of an expansive five panel wall hanging. the textile construction consists of 43,200 one-inch nylon screen squares.
"water screens"
susan fiori 1994
fine arts building
san francisco,state university
Tiny and active sunbird of forest edges, parks, and gardens; the most common urban sunbird throughout most of its expansive distribution; ranges from Andaman and Nicobar Islands to Lesser Sundas. Both sexes have a plain olive back, a yellow belly, and white tail edges that are flared out in flight. The male flashes an iridescent blue throat while the female has a yellow throat and eyebrow. Female Brown-throated Sunbird also has a yellow belly, but it is larger with a thicker bill and lacks the white tail patches of Ornate. Gives a rising “dwee”, a familiar sound even in cities. Formerly grouped with other, closely related species under “Olive-backed Sunbird.” (eBird)
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We saw these lovely birds everywhere, dipping into the flowers just like hummingbirds. Beautiful and very active, this male decided to show off his beautiful gorget for me (or perhaps the lady sunbird nearby). His curved bill fits neatly into the Bird of Paradise flowers that he is perched on.
Botanic Gardens, Singapore. March 2024.
Birding Singapore.
Took this late this afternoon just north of Weed California off US-97. Mount Shasta is directly behind me as I took this shot.
Canadian Rocky Mountains, comprising both the Alberta Rockies and the British Columbian Rockies, is the Canadian segment of the North American Rocky Mountains. It is the easternmost part of the Canadian Cordillera, which is the northern segment of the North American Cordillera, the expansive system of interconnected mountain ranges between the Interior Plains and the Pacific Coast, that runs northwest–southeast from central Alaska to the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Mexico.
Canada officially defines the Rocky Mountains system as the mountain chains east of the Rocky Mountain Trench extending from the Liard River valley in northern British Columbia to the Albuquerque Basin in New Mexico, not including the Mackenzie, Richardson and British Mountains/Brooks Range in Yukon and Alaska (which are all included as the "Arctic Rockies" in the United States' definition of the Rocky Mountains system). The Canadian Rockies, being the northern segment of this chain, is thus defined as comprising the central-eastern section of the North American Cordillera, between the Prairies of Alberta and the Liard Plain of northeastern British Columbia to the east and the Interior Mountains/Plateau and Columbia Mountains to the west. It is divided into the Northern Rockies (which is further subdivided into the Muskwa and Hart Ranges) and Continental Ranges, separated by the McGregor River valley, the McGregor Pass and the Kakwa River valley.
The southern end of the Canadian Rockies extends into the U.S. state of Montana at various sites such as the Wilson Range, Upper Waterton Lake, Boundary Creek, Cameron Lake, Forum Peak, Long Knife Peak, North Fork Flathead River and Frozen Lake. In geographic terms, the boundary is at the Canada–United States border on 49th parallel north, but in geological terms it might be considered to be at Marias Pass in northern Montana.
The Canadian Rockies have numerous high peaks and ranges, such as Mount Robson (3,954 metres; 12,972 feet) and Mount Columbia (3,747 m; 12,293 ft). The Canadian Rockies are composed of shale and limestone. Much of the range is protected by national and provincial parks, several of which collectively comprise a World Heritage Site.
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"L'Areuse prend sa source à St-Sulpice (NE) et suit paisiblement son cours dans le Val de Travers jusqu'à Champ-du-Moulin. De là, elle s'engouffre dans de magnifiques gorges pour rejoindre Boudry puis finalement se jeter dans le Lac de Neuchâtel."
Deux possibilités s'offrent au promeneur:
Descendre les gorges de l'Areuse de Champ-du-Moulin jusqu'à Boudry (7,5km - durée 2h). C'est la partie la plus belle et la plus impressionnante de toute la balade.
Pour les plus téméraires, possibilité de partir depuis Noiraigue (durée 3h).
*Le petit village de Noiraigue est le meilleur point de départ pour traverser les spectaculaires gorges de l'Areuse. L'entrée supérieure n'est qu'à quelques centaines de mètres. Les panneaux jaunes des chemins pédestres indiquent la direction de Boudry. Le parcours longe la voie ferrée, et bientôt la vallée se resserre. Jusqu'au Champ du Moulin, il s'agit toutefois plus d'une vallée étroite que de gorges. Au moulin, le chemin passe de l'autre côté de la rivière, et on entame alors la traversée des gorges entre des parois rocheuses gigantesques. Tout à coup, le tumulte s'apaise, le spectacle s'achève et on traverse les vignobles de Boudry pour rejoindre la gare.
Départ: Gare de Noiraigue.
Arrivée: Gare de Boudry.
Accès en train jusqu'à Noiraigue; retour de Boudry en train via Auvernier jusqu'à Couvet.
Durée: 2 h 20
Saison: Mars à novembre
Dénivellation/Condition: 300 m de descente / facile
Ravitaillement: Noiraigue, Champ du Moulin, Boudry
Cartes:
FSTP 241T Val de Travers et 242T Avenches 1:50'000*+"
"Wherever the waters of the Jura tried to carve their way through the pleats of the Jura, gorges were created. And so it is with the Gorges de l'Areuse. Loudly splashing, the mountain stream Areuse is channeled through its gorge. A daring hiking path has been pinned to the cliffside to give hikers a good view of this natural wonder.
The best place to start this attractive hike is in the small village of Noiraigues. The upper entrance to the Gorges de l'Areuse is only a few hundred meters (yards) from here. Follow the yellow signs pointing towards Boudry. The route follows the train line and then all of a sudden the valley becomes more gorge-like. Up to the Champ du Moulin (Field Mill) it is still a narrow valley, but at the Mill, the path changes over to the other side of the gorge. It is here where the gorge becomes its true self, with high cliffs rising on either side of hikers. Then, as quickly as it began, the passage ends and the gorge opens into the expansive vineyards of Boudry.
Starting point: Train station Noiraigues.
Destination: Train station Boudry.
Take the train to Noiraigues; return from Boudry to Couvet by train, passing through Auvernier.
Walking time: 2 h 20 min
Season: March through November
Altitude difference/Condition: 300 m descent / easy
Place to eat: Noiraigue, Champ du Moulin, Boudry
Hiking map:
Hiking maps SAW Val de Travers 1:50'000 and Avenches 1:50'000"
This text was found in : My Switzerland
Geranium, 6, 6-27-23
Retired Teacher Story 4 (RTS #4)
Now I have ben retired for 5 weeks.
Yes, I get to take my time getting up, going to bed, napping when needed.
A feeling of an expansive future is wonderful!
Thanks for your looks, likes and comments!…:) WM
"The Black-throated Magpie-jay clearly differs from the White-throated Magpie-jay in its all-black face and throat, with blue patches above and below the eyes, and more expansive crest. Hybrids between them possess intermediate plumages."
Neotrpical Birds-The Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Black-throated Magpie-jay is endemic to Mexico - White-throated Magpie-jay is not.
Urraca Cara Negra Endémica de México - Urraca Cara Blanca No Endémica
Photographed in the wild, Jalisco, Mexico
Fotografiado en la naturaleza, Jalisco, México.
Looking off an overhung promontory toward the expansive wilderness of rock, canyons, and mountains in the Maze District of Canyonlands Moment’s Notice gets a sense of vast with no indication of human development in sight. Note the large chunk of White Rim sandstone that has broken off below the viewpoint, and the Chocolate Drops and Standing Rocks in the distance.
I will be traveling for the next week and a half with intermittent internet access, and though I hope to be able to keep up with your posts there may be a lapse during this time, so please forgive my absence from Flickr.
The Pronghorn herd ran to put some distance between us after I walked into the field. Then they doubled back. Curiosity. They've done this many times in my presence, more so than deer or bison, other herd animals that - once they start - tend to keep running.
Morning light. Expansive views. Close encounters are always fun, and initially I was much, much closer, but sometimes showing wildlife in its habitat can work well, too.
I often see these animals while driving to the national park just down the road, and they always kick-start my outing nicely.
Photographed between Val Marie and Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2022 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
Europe, The Netherlands, Zuid Holland, Rotterdam, Mist, Depot, Roof terrace, People, View (cut from B&T)
One of the unique selling points of the Depot is the vast roof terrace with its expansive Rotterdam views. The blankets I mentioned earlier are being used here.
This is number 14 of the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen album.
Four years ago when I was last in Utah, I found many short-eared owls in the Bear River National Refuge. This year, I didn't find any. This species can be itinerant, so hopefully their absence from Bear River isn't a harbinger of ill fortune. (I might also have simply not crossed paths with the owls while there).
However, I did learn that a few shorties had been spotted in the Golden Spike National Historic Area, which is an expansive preserve of vast nature about 40 miles west of Brigham City.
After a bit of wandering and driving up and down a gravel road just beyond the Visitor Center, I found two of them, one of which stayed perched on this fence post long enough for me to roll up and snap a few frames from my vehicle.
This bird and two others stayed in this area the entire evening and the next morning. I suspect they were comfortable in this territory. Hardly any people and only a few cars driving by.
Leo <3
MoDeling My Book Mark =Pp
Attractive • Creative • Proud • Risk-taking
Fun-loving • Dramatic • Dignified • Theatrical
Passionate • Affectionate • Ardent • Loyal
Ambitious • Loves attention • Very strong • Independent
Noble • Leader • Sunny • Bright
Magnetic • Kingly • Powerful • Enthusiastic
Protective • Adoring • Playful • Inventive
Generous • Supportive • Warm • Broad-minded
Expansive • Faithful • Loving
Toda Memorial Park Cemetery is Ishikari's famed spot for sakura (cherry blossom) viewing, featuring thousands of trees in an expansive setting. It belongs to the Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai.
Camera: Canon EOS 80D.
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM.
Edited with GIMP.
Explore on October 22, 2009.
Texture by Solstock.
For some it comes easily..for others it's like walking through terror. Think of everything that could go right and say to yourself, "What do I have to lose".
Sheep grazing near the pathway and not too far from the Estuary.
In the area of Talsarnau and Ynys.
A fabulous tidal walk across the Dwyryd Estuary to reach this island that sits in the shadows of the mountains of Snowdonia and the spires of the Italianate village of Portmeirion. The walk crosses beautiful salt marsh and expansive tidal sands for the ultimate in wild swim in the sun-warmed pools. It is also possible to explore the beautiful foreshore of Ynys Gifftan. It is a great place to explore if you are walking the Wales Coast Path between Porthmadog and Harlech
Mehrangarh or Mehran Fort, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is one of the largest forts in India. Built in around 1460, the fort is situated 410 feet above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. A winding road leads to and from the city below.
Many may not know that Oregon has an expansive desert region. This playa is known as the Alvord desert in the southeast corner of the State. It's funny to visit here because while there may be others on the desert floor camping, you certainly feel all alone, hence the name of the image (plus, it's a great Crowded House song). Though the second night we were there some stooge was throwing some kind of rave or something and sound can really carry on that playa. Gr.
The playa is interesting, photographically, but you really need something great in the sky too or your image will just not be that great. We had planned to camp a few nights. The first night's sunset was a strikeout, plain open skys. The sunrise the next morning, also a bust. Nothing at all in the sky.
The next night we were on the other side of the Steens Mountains as the sun was starting to go down. I was not that worried about it because I did not expect any clouds. And then... Crap. There they were, but we were on the wrong side of the mountain. Time to scurry.
We took off as fast as possible to get to the other side so we could capture the sunset on the playa with clouds. We made it, but just barely, in fact, that cool wisp of dust in the background was our dust, trying to get the car out of the frame. I was glad though, it added a lot to the image.
The next morning, BTW, nothing. No clouds at all. Glad we scurried.
Let me know what you think.