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Hovering against the expansive blue, the Juvenile Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) embodies the spirit of Sebastian Inlet State Park. In this shot, the pelican's poised demeanor and the spread of its powerful wings against the backdrop of clear skies capture the essence of freedom. Through the lens, I sought to encapsulate not just the bird's form but also the essence of its untamed world. My focus was on the interplay of light and shadow over its juvenile plumage, illustrating the delicate textures and patterns crafted by nature.
The photograph is a technical ballet, balancing exposure and shutter speed to freeze the pelican's flight without sacrificing the sharpness of its features or the subtleties of natural light. To fellow photographers, it's a moment that underscores the patience required to seize such ephemeral beauty, where timing and environmental awareness converge into the creation of visual poetry. This image is a celebration of avian life and the photographer's unyielding quest to do it justice.
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Kakheti is a region in southeastern Georgia, bordering Armenia and Azerbaijan. It is a region where you can find both historic monasteries and lonely, quiet landscapes — ideal for adventurous travelers. We’re on our way to David Gareji monastery, tucked between colorful hills and bathed in the warm light of the setting sun. Down in the valley, countless cows graze peacefully in the evening stillness. The monastery lies in eastern Georgia — a land of vast emptiness and rolling hills, near the border with Azerbaijan. It offers a striking contrast to the lush, mountainous regions found elsewhere in the country. Here, an expansive semi-desert landscape unfolds, with soft, undulating hills, dusty paths, and endless horizons. The earth glows in shades of yellow, red, and brown, especially when the sun hangs low in the sky, and the silence feels almost tangible. You’ll often have the entire landscape to yourself. The surroundings are perfect for quiet walks, picnics, or simply soaking in the silence. From time to time, shepherds pass by with their flocks, adding to the timeless, almost dreamlike atmosphere. Especially in the early morning or at sunset, when the light turns golden and the hills glow in warm tones, the area feels truly magical.
In the remote east of Georgia, near the border with Azerbaijan and Armenia, lies the region Kakheti, surrounded by sweeping semi-desert hills. The landscape here is vast and colorful, glowing in warm tones as the sun rises or sets. This tranquil setting offers a sense of solitude and timelessness, with shepherds occasionally passing by and cows grazing in the silence. It's an ideal place for peaceful walks and quiet reflection, where nature feels untouched and almost magical.
Kakheti is een regio in het zuidoosten van Georgië, grenzend aan Armenië en Azerbeidzjan. Het is een regio waar je zowel historische kloosters als eenzame, stille landschappen vindt — ideaal voor avontuurlijke reizigers. We zijn onderweg naar David Gareji klooster verscholen tussen de kleurrijke heuvels en badend in het warme licht van de ondergaande zon. In het dal grazen talloze koeien, vredig in de avondstilte. Het klooster ligt in het oosten van Georgië — een wereld van uitgestrekte leegte en golvende heuvels, vlak bij de grens met Azerbeidzjan. Het vormt een intrigerend contrast met de groene, bergachtige streken elders in het land. Hier ontvouwt zich een indrukwekkend halfwoestijnachtig landschap, met zachtglooiende heuvels, stoffige paden en eindeloze horizonten. De aarde kleurt in tinten geel, rood en bruin, vooral wanneer de zon laag aan de hemel staat, en de stilte is bijna tastbaar. Vaak heb je dit landschap helemaal voor jezelf. De omgeving leent zich perfect voor rustige wandelingen, een picknick, of simpelweg het genieten van de stilte. Zo nu en dan trekken herders voorbij met hun kuddes, wat bijdraagt aan de tijdloze, bijna dromerige sfeer. Vooral in de vroege ochtend of bij zonsondergang, wanneer het licht goudkleurig wordt en de heuvels oplichten in warme tinten, voelt deze plek werkelijk magisch aan.
The Colorado River is one of the principal rivers (along with the Rio Grande) in the Southwestern United States and in northern Mexico. The 1,450-mile-long river, the 5th longest in the United States, drains an expansive, arid watershed that encompasses parts of seven U.S. states and two Mexican states. The name Colorado derives from the Spanish language for "colored reddish" due to its heavy silt load. Starting in the central Rocky Mountains of Colorado, it flows generally southwest across the Colorado Plateau and through the Grand Canyon before reaching Lake Mead on the Arizona–Nevada border, where it turns south toward the international border. After entering Mexico, the Colorado approaches the mostly dry Colorado River Delta at the tip of the Gulf of California between Baja California and Sonora.
Known for its dramatic canyons, whitewater rapids, and eleven U.S. National Parks, the Colorado River and its tributaries are a vital source of water for 40 million people. An extensive system of dams, reservoirs, and aqueducts divert almost its entire flow for agricultural irrigation and urban water supply. Its large flow and steep gradient are used to generate hydroelectricity, meeting peaking power demands in much of the Intermountain West. Intensive water consumption has dried up the lower 100 miles (160 km) of the river, which has rarely reached the sea since the 1960s.
Native Americans have inhabited the Colorado River basin for at least 8,000 years. Starting around 1 CE, large agriculture-based societies were established, but a combination of drought and poor land use practices led to their collapse in the 1300s. Their descendants include tribes such as the Puebloans, while others including the Navajo settled in the Colorado Basin after the 1000s. In the 1500s, Spanish explorers began mapping and claiming the watershed, which became part of Mexico upon winning its independence from Spain in 1821. Even after most of the watershed became US territory in 1846, much of the river's course remained unknown. Several expeditions charted the Colorado in the mid-19th century—one of which, led by John Wesley Powell, was the first to run the rapids of the Grand Canyon. Large-scale settlement of the lower basin began in the mid- to late-1800s, with steamboats sailing from the Gulf of California to landings along the river that linked to wagon roads to the interior. Starting in the 1860s, gold and silver strikes drew prospectors to the upper Colorado River basin.
Large-scale river management began in the early 1900s, with major guidelines established in a series of international and US interstate treaties known as the "Law of the River". The US federal government constructed most of the major dams and aqueducts between 1910 and 1970; the largest, Hoover Dam, was completed in 1935. Numerous water projects have also involved state and local governments. With all of their waters fully allocated, both the Colorado and the neighboring Rio Grande are now considered among the most controlled and litigated river systems in the world. Since 2000, extended drought has conflicted with increasing demands for Colorado River water, and the level of human development and control of the river continues to generate controversy.
Sunset over the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado, with the expansive San Luis Valley in the foreground. One of the outstanding features of the San Luis Valley is it's sheer size, which this image captures fairly well. The valley is 120 miles long and over 50 miles wide and has an average elevation of 7,765 ft. above sea level. The road that cuts through the left foreground of the picture is known as the "T Road" and runs between Highway 17 and the small town of Crestone, CO, which sits at the feet of the Sangre de Cristo Range on the east side of the valley. Just 10 miles south of Crestone, as the crow flies, is the beautiful and spectacular Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
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Located near Morgan with an expansive view of the South Fork of the Licking River. The farmland had value, the house had none. Slowly following Mother Nature's plan to become a ruin. The hilltop location has limited farming since it's so steep. The river valley is large and put to good use.
Holland State Park is famous for its expansive, sandy beach on Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. There's plenty of room for sunbathing, family fun, recreation or just relaxing. Besides the beautiful beach, Holland State Park features two large campgrounds, picnic tables, fire pits and grills, beach volleyball courts, and beach house. The pier and walkway along the harbor channel is a popular spot for fishing and beautiful views of sailboats, sunsets and the Big Red lighthouse. The concession stand and store are stocked with a variety of food, beach items and souvenirs. Kayak, canoe, and stand up paddleboard rentals are available at the Macatawa Boathouse in the Lake Macatawa portion of the park.
The park is divided into two separate units, one along Lake Michigan and the other along Lake Macatawa, each with its own campground.
Pacific Electric’s expansive SoCal mass transit is said to have been the largest electric rail system in the world back in the 1920’s with an extensive network that radiating every which way in Los Angeles, Almost 100 years later, tell tale signs of its infrastructure are still evident, and in some cases still use, such as UP’s Torrance branch that GP40-2 No.1413 rides to access USG Gypsum located at the end of line, and the bridge above it that now leads to Honda’s US headquarters.
The Tunnel View scenic overlook is a historic site located adjacent to Wawona Road. This overlook affords expansive views of Yosemite Valley, El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls, and Half Dome that have captured the awe of visitors for nearly 75 years. The overlook was constructed in 1932 during an era that heralded a boom in design and development throughout the National Park Service, and helped initiate the National Park Service “rustic design style.” Wawona Tunnel and Tunnel View were determined eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 because of their exemplary design. Very little physical change has occurred to Tunnel View’s physical features (including rockwork, circulation patterns, and configuration) since it was built in 1933. The site remains one of the most popular scenic overlooks in Yosemite National Park. Tour buses, tram tours, and single-family vehicles bring an estimated five to seven thousand people to the site per day during the height of the tourist season.
This wider shot of the Cathedral, taken on Saturday, shows just why the Castle and Cathedral were built at the top of the hill in Lincoln.
Whilst we were talking to one of the guides we were told that the Catedral is visible, albeit on a clear day, from approximately 40 miles away.
The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado, with a very expansive acreage in a rural area, provides a permanent home for wild animals rescued from situations of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Visitors can view these animals, who live in natural type habitats, from an elevated 1.5-mile walkway, so it is very different from a zoo.
McMahons Point is a harbourside suburb on the lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. McMahons Point is located 3 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of North Sydney Council. McMahons Point sits on the peninsula flanked by Berrys Bay to the west and Lavender Bay to the east. The lower tip of the peninsula is known as Blues Point, which offers expansive views of Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour). The postcode is 2060.
Once predominantly working-class, it is now among Sydney's most exclusive localities. McMahons Point is primarily a medium-to-high-density residential area and is bordered by the surrounding suburbs of Waverton, North Sydney and Lavender Bay. Real estate north of Sydney Harbour in this collection of villages is set at a premium due to the area's low crime rate, cafes, restaurants, pubs, parks, accessibility to bus, train and ferry networks plus expansive views of the Sydney City CBD. R_32239
Reprocess of a shot from May 2012 in the Sugar Pine Forest. This is a pano that was prepared on the way to producing a 360 degree VR tour of the forest.
Shot on the Gigapan with the Canon 7D and 10-22mm.
Processed 360 degree VR tour here:
www.360cities.net/image/sugar-pine-forest-nik-processing#...
It really was impressive, hanging over the great, expansive prairie. Common advice online is to juxtapose a supermoon against some recognizable object, icon, or landmark, to show how large it really appears. Well... that might not be practical when for miles and miles in all directions there's essentially nothing. Meanwhile, size of the moon in any photo is dependent on focal length of the lens and how much cropping the photographer can get away with.
I never worry about scale, anyway. Every full moon is a thing of beauty. I probably should have been shooting video, because as the moon rose, a chorus of coyotes wafted to me on the evening air, not far away, and moments later a mule deer doe and buck walked across the field I was standing in, very close, basically ignoring me. To be ignored by deer and serenaded by coyotes under a rising full moon is a very special experience. You might even call it super.
Photographed near Val Marie, Saskatchewan. Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission © 2016 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
Chicago is among the largest cities in the U.S. Famed for its bold architecture, it has a skyline bristling with skyscrapers. The city is also renowned for its museums, including the Art Institute and its expansive collections, including noted Impressionist works.
All rights reserved. © 2015. Ruel Calitis
Here's a more expansive view shot before sunrise. Thanks for looking! Chip
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The wide open and large temple Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City was built in 1873. The congregation’s origins in New York go back to 1808. When this beautiful house of worship had its final touch a 286 foot tall steeple in 1876, it was the tallest building in New York City at that time. Architect Carl Pfeiffer, a 37-year-old German émigré infused the structure’s interior with technological innovations providing cooling in the summer & heat in the winter to the congregants from sources in the basement. Captured this image of the expansive and elegant interior during an Open House New York weekend. Olympus E-5 OM Systems Olympus 8mm f/3.5 Zuiko Digital Fisheye #developportdev @gothamtomato @developphotonewsletter @omsystem.cameras #excellent_america #omsystem @bheventspace @bhphoto @adorama @tamracphoto @tiffencompany #usaprimeshot #tamractales #omd @kehcamera @mpbcom @nycurbanism @nycprimeshot @nybucketlist #olympus #microfourthirds @open.housenyc #olympusphotography #micro43 #micro43photography @fapc_nyc
Overlooking the expansive network of overlapping freeways leading into and out of Bangkok's city centre.
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There's been no shortage of wonderful sunrises across the UK over the past several months, and this sunrise, captured on a freezing, frosty and foggy late-December morning, seemed like an ideal opportunity to revisit the south-eastern meadow inside Morden Hall Park, which I last photographed during the autumn over a year ago.
Despite the park's expansive 125 acres of photogenic parkland, wetlands and bridges over the River Wandle, this scene has always been one of my favourite spots to watch the sunrise. I opted for a wider set-up than my previous take, partly to capture the thick layer of fog accumulating around the meadow as the sun came up, but also because I felt this would help to put the tree into some kind of context. The fog was much thicker before dawn, and it was important to me to try to convey the magic this created, but at the same time the sunrise provided a perfect focal point in the image and seemed to complete the scene. To incorporate both of these elements, I continued shooting for a couple of hours, and then used a combination of luminosity and gradient masking, along with the Soft Light and Overlay blend modes, to merge captures of the predawn fog and frost with captures of the sun as it appeared behind the trees and cast a golden glow through the fog.
Once the exposures had been blended, I used a mixture of Curves, Colour Balance and Selective Colour adjustments to bring out the chilly early-morning tones in the shadows of the meadow, while emphasising the warmer tones on the horizon, which was largely achieved with a low-opacity Colour Lookup set to the Crisp Warp preset and using Soft Light. Contrast and structure were reduced in the shadows using Silver Efex Pro set to Luminosity, as I wanted to keep the scene as natural-looking as possible, but I gently increased the texture where the sun was projecting across the meadow using the Detail Extractor and Tonal Contrast filters in Colour Efex Pro, as this seemed to help draw the viewer's eye along the ground, beyond the tree stumps and on towards the sunrise.
It was important to me to convey the simplicity of the lone bare tree at the centre of the foggy sunrise, so I tried keep the post-processing as inconspicuous as I could. The final change I made was to gently blend in a brighter exposure along a small footpath through the frame, which seemed perfectly aligned as it crossed beneath the tree and continued into the distance where the sun was appearing on the horizon. As ethereal as the scene is on a morning when the parkland is almost deserted, the footpath seemed to add a hint of a human element, leaving a reminder that beautiful landscape and dramatic weather conditions are there to be seen and enjoyed.
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A family enjoying expansive views over to Jura from Keills, on a glorious winter’s day, with dramatic clouds over Islay and Jura.
An evenings view over the expansive Temple St night market, in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong
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Looking up inside an expansive courtyard of a typical block of high rise flats, in a busy urban neighbourhood of Macau, China.
Part of the ongoing fine art series: Stacked - Urban Architecture of Hong Kong
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I have an expansive patch of wild strawberries and violets at the bottom of my garden. A narrow trail has formed through the middle of it where rainwater drains and where I walk through. I just got these small concrete star-shaped flowers to mark the trail and to give me small stepping stones to avoid the mud. I’ll need about 20 more stones to complete the trail. It’s too hot to plant right now, so I’m adding little bits of art to my garden.
I finally found a really healthy and expansive patch of Swamp Milkweed up against a shoreline of Cattails. Monarchs seem to really love the flowers. And their caterpillars can eat this plant as well. Hennepin County, MN 06/27/21
Commemorating 700 years of history
The Singapore Bicentennial in 2019 marks the 200th anniversary of Sir Stamford Raffles’ arrival in Singapore – a key milestone in our rich and storied history. But our story did not start in 1819. It actually began in 1299.
For over 700 years, we have been open to a diverse flow of people and ideas, and connected to wider geopolitical currents, all of which shaped our evolution. Our history is a rich and expansive one – the journey of an island that has never been constrained by its shores, but has always been made from more.
Each of us is in some way connected to and intertwined with others in this history. 2019 could be the time for us to explore how our past has formed us, discover what this means for our future, and find our way for the future to come.
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This photograph presents a sweeping view of a thriving wetland ecosystem, capturing its expansive beauty under a vast sky. The lush grasses, painted with a spectrum of greens, sway with the gentle breeze, leading to the calm waters that reflect the sky's soft blue. The distant horizon, lined with a delicate brushstroke of clouds, emphasizes the sheer scale of the natural habitat. As a sanctuary for biodiversity, the wetlands shown here are not just a feast for the eyes but also a crucial habitat for numerous species. The vibrant vegetation and clear waters are indicative of the health of this environment, which serves as a natural filter and a haven for wildlife. This image invites contemplation on the importance of conserving such precious ecosystems for future generations to enjoy and cherish.
Valley to Mountains. © Copyright 2023 G Dan Mitchell.
An expansive view of rugged Death Valley National Park desert mountain landscape.
I don’t think most people think of Death Valley as being a “mountain park” along the lines of, say, Yosemite, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia-Kings Canyon and other similar places. Most of the popular routes and sights are in valleys, including the great one after which the park is named. But there are mountains, spectacular and very tall mountains, and it is possible to venture into them. This view comes from a place high in the Panamint Mountains, the range to the west of the main valley, topped by 11,000+’ Telescope Peak.
I made the photograph not long before sunset, when the shadows began to lengthen and highlight the textures of the terrain. This high perspective reveals features that are difficult to fully appreciate close-up. For example, it is very hard to get a sense of that remarkable terrain formed by flowing water at the bottom of the frame. Beyond those features, desert mountains rise, and beyond them is the Amargosa Valley and even more distant mountains.
G Dan Mitchell is a California photographer and visual opportunist. His book, “California’s Fall Color: A Photographer’s Guide to Autumn in the Sierra” is available from Heyday Books, Amazon, and directly from G Dan Mitchell.
An iPhone photo made while on a photographic scouting walk about. This might give viewers a sense of the scale of this area and the difficulty of picking out a "simplified" composition here.
MY DAILY TREK 8/16/08:
Today I ventured out on my daily trek around 6 PM. I thought I would take some pictures in the field behind my house, then go check for turtles at the creek and then head over to a local lake. I got to the field behind my house and made my way to an area of rocks surrounded by weeds and wildflowers. I took a seat on a familiar rock and watched and waited as things buzzed by me and the wind blew a warm breeze through the wildflowers. I saw bees, dragonflies, grasshoppers and butterflies. But nothing out of the ordinary or at least that I felt compelled to photograph. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a ferocious movement accompanied by a loud buzzing sound, which then stopped suddenly. This movement and sound would start and stop every few seconds. It was too far away for me to make out, but from a distance it looked like a caterpillar caught in a web. But caterpillars don't make sounds? The buzzing was a unique sound that once you have heard you will likely not forget. It was the sound of a cicada. A cicada? A cicada caught in a web? I thought to myself, no way, there is nothing big enough to eat a cicada. I made my way over to the buzzing movement and sure enough it was a cicada caught in a spider web. I was going to take a picture but he seemed like he was near the end of his fight and I figured I would leave him in peace.
As I looked closer, I saw an insect graveyard full of mummified victims, beneath this web of death. Several cicadas and grasshoppers had met their demise here and their mummified carcasses lay haphazardly discarded beneath the web. Slowly my heart started to beat faster. What was eating these huge insects? As I took a moment to ponder what kind of Jurassic beast this might be...I looked several feet in front of my face and was struck by a bright yellow and black pattern behind a leaf. Is that a SPIDER???? I backed up. My heart beating faster I looked at this creature in disbelief. I have never seen a spider this big in the wild. Now keep in mind, I am not scared of many things. I like insects of all kinds, reptiles, snakes, frogs, toads, turtles...you name it. I am also a huge horror movie fan and can stand watching most horror flicks without a flinch. But this creature, this beautiful monster, with striking colors, and sprawling legs made me feel a tad light headed. I was sure it was some kind of venomous beast that could jump 50 feet and was going to attack me with malice at any moment. I would soon be paralyzed by its venom, doomed to become yet another mummified trophy, entombed in silk and discarded amongst the other unlucky victims. Get a grip on yourself I thought. It's just a spider. I took as many pictures as I could, moving closer in and then quickly out as my fear came in waves. Slowly, as I snapped photos, zoomed, used macro, changed positions, my respect for this spider increased. What a magnificent, striking and amazing insect! I left in awe, another day in the wild, tackling Jurassic arachnids in the insect jungle that has become my second home. The best part, I learned something new. I found an insect that was new to me and learned as much as I could about it. That is the silver lining every time I come home with new pictures. I continue to learn about this great earth and it's creatures. When you start paying attention to all the details around you it opens up a whole new world. I just hope the Golden Garden Spider doesn't mind me poking around her world while she weaves her silken web. Did I mention, like almost all other spiders, Argiope are harmless to humans. Like most garden spiders they eat insects, and they are capable of consuming prey up to 200% of their size! Yikes, how much do I weigh again?
This is the way to the Western Brook Pond - it is a 3-kilometer walk through the park to get to the fjords. To see the fjords in the distance was so awesome, and gave me such a feeling of anticipation to get down to the Pond. You can see how tall the fjords must be when you consider how small the trees in the distance look in comparison, and this is only the top part of the fjords.
Burk's Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia rosea SYN: Sarracenia purpurea ssp. venosa var. burkii). Apalachicola National Forest, Liberty County, Florida.
There were many species we were hoping to see during our visit to the Florida Panhandle, and carnivorous plants were at the top of that list. In fact, the diversity of these leaf carnivores in this part of the U.S. is among the highest in the world. We spent a few days exploring expansive wet savannas, hillside seeps, springfed streams, and wet roadside ditches. Here we found a variety of species, including one I was really hoping to see: Burk's Pitcher Plant.
Though present in good numbers, Burk's Pitcher Plant is one of the less common pitchers of the panhandle. Unlike most other pitcher plants which have hoods covering the pitcher openings, members of the Sarracenia purpurea complex (to which this species or subspecies, depending on your taxonomical views, belongs) have pitchers that open to the sky, allowing rainwater to accumulate inside the hollow pitchers. This likely aids in prey acquisition as small insects that may fall into the water drown and are digested by enzymes secreted by the plant.
We found this species difficult to find, even when abundant in certain areas. The pitchers grow low against the ground and are typically at least partially covered by dense grass and the flowers, while bright, are generally short, especially this early in the season. Luckily we were able to find a few in bloom, and this scene caught my attention, with the plant nestled perfectly in the grass, with the flowers appearing to be parent birds preparing to feed the hungry pitchers below.
The expansive grounds of Winterthur are enjoyable to explore. The left portion of this building was the barn and carriage house for the DuPont family. I took an edited guided tour of the main mansion, and will post more photos soon. The $20.00 admission fee (good for the entire property for two days) is well worth it.
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Part of the expansive Vatnajökull National Park, Mt. Laki in the Icelandic Highlands offers breathtakingly picturesque views of volcanic craters and moss-covered lava fields. As it's a more remote Highland location, it remains relatively uncrowded, allowing visitors to experience Iceland's raw, dramatic beauty in comparative solitude.
In the quiet hum of the highway, the Anisomeles malabarica, or Malabar mint (hope, I have identified it correctly), reveals its emerald leaves, creating a vivid burst of color along the roadside. Gracefully swaying, the kans grass whispers in white against the expansive sky. Together, they partake in a silent conversation, a natural ballet playing out before our eyes. This simple yet enchanting botanical scene encourages us to pause, inhale the tranquility of the outdoors, and witness the magic as nature claims the spotlight.
a wonderful expansive park that spans several blocks from the castello to the arco de paz in milan. the day i was there was sunny and there were lots of people playing football, tossing frisbees or just hanging around. it was a fun afternoon!
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The Great Hall of the National Building Museum is what most visitors encounter when they enter the museum. This expansive interior courtyard with colossal 75 feet tall Corinthian columns is truly impressive.
Washington DC; March 2025
At pretty much the northern edge of the Lake District, Blencathra offers wonderfully expansive views, but it's surprisingly difficult to catch them – there's very little in the very immediate vicinity, so one needs a clear day to see much more of distant hills than silhouettes.
This morning, for example, fog densely filled the valley floor, hiding Keswick and Derwentwater, whilst a more usual dawn mist obscured details of the higher ground, yet to receive direct sunlight; the photo was taken just about at sunrise.
The bracken-covered immediate foreground is near the start of the path up Blease Fell, the south-western side of Blencathra. The next nearest hill on the right, 2.6 km from here, is Latrigg; the lower land to the left of the fog features Castlerigg stone circle (just off the left of the image).
The densest fog covers the lake of Derwentwater itself, then the Newlands Valley is in the middle of the far side.
To the left of its mouth, Skelgill Bank (338 m) rises to Catbells (451 m, 8.4 km away), then on to Maiden Moor (576 m) and High Spy (653 m), with Hindscarth (727 m) behind, 12.8 km away.
To the right of the mouth, Rowling End (433 m) rises to Causey Pike (637 m, 9.9 km away), then via Scar Crags, (672 m) to the rounded summit of Sail (773 m), then Crag Hill (839m), 12.4 km from here.
Within the Newlands Valley, Robinson (737 m) is most distinctive, 13.4 km away; High Stile (807 m), to the right, is 17.4 km away on the far side of Buttermere. That summit arcs around the corrie of Bleaberry Tarn to Red Pike (755 m).
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