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The Abbey of St. Jean des Vignes was a monastery of Augustinian canons in Soissons, France, southwest of the city center. Only ruins remain, of which the west facade remains one of the more outstanding examples of architecture in the town. It is a listed historic monument.
The abbey was founded on St. John's hill in 1076 by Hughes Le Blanc as a community of Augustinian canons.
Initially built in Romanesque style, the initial buildings were replaced at the end of the 12th century by those extant today. The west facade was begun in the 12th century, but not finished until the 16th. The refectory and cellar date from the 13th century, parts of the cloisters from the end of the 13th century, while other parts are from the 16th century, as is the abbot's lodging.
When the abbey was suppressed during the French Revolution the premises were put to use for military purposes, and an arsenal was added.
The site was acquired by the town of Soissons in the 1970s and the remaining buildings are now occupied by educational and heritage-related organizations.
One of my attempts at the "Macro Mondays" theme "Tradition".
The New Years Eve tradition of 'Bleigießen' (molibdomancy/lead-pouring), is commonly found in certain parts of Europe and some other countries, if online sources are to be believed. Small metal figurines (in shapes of good luck symbols, bottles etc.) are molten in a special spoon over a candle and then poured into a bowl of water! The shapes which are created by that are then interpreted as signs/symbols for the coming year!
In my home country of Austria it‘s not something everybody does, but it seems to be common enough for these little metal figurines to be sold in grocery stores all around! If you stop to think about it, it‘s probably not the best idea ever to add molten metal and fumes into the mix of fireworks, lack of sleep and alcohol that accompany that night, but I guess part of tradition is also not constantly questioning it 😅!
Shot with a Fuji "Fujinon-EFC 108 mm F 5.6" (enlarging) lens on a Canon EOS R5.
Indian ink, ball-point pen & colored pencil on paper
Very old piece (c. 1990), sort of finished in 2016
Music:
"Safi" by RACHID TAHA, in 'Tekitoi' (2004)
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Baldy is the highest peak in the Santa Fe area.
A little further away are some higher peaks, nevertheless it is pretty impressive, particularly if it is snow capped and catches the last glow of the sun.
I admit, it's a snapshot, but one I couldn't resist. Another example of my roadside photography
six examples of 75 Faces of Life after the Holocaust
Exhibition "Survivors" by Photographer Martin Schoeller
PLEASE: NEVER FORGET THE DARKEST SIDE OF HISTORY
The Victoria and Albert Museum: Examples of the works of Art in the Museum – South Kensington Museum – Volumes 1 & 2
Sometime ago I posted some illustrations from Volume 1 of the above book and hoped I that would be able to find those items in the museum itself and then photograph them. This will be the second set of postings. This time they are of illustrations 16 – 30 from the book. As usual I investigated the V & A Search the Collections site for any further information. This is what I found (photographed) or in the case of those items in storage or drawings, didn’t find.
I have used 1881 throughout as the purchase date, as that was the date of publishing of the book. I fully expect the clue to be in the museum ref, however I don’t suppose it makes a fantastic amount of difference to my posting. This is the first half 16 – 23.
The Shelby Daytona Cobra seems to have had a resurgence in recent years, with a number of continuation/replica models making an appearance on track. This is one of those examples, and one that I've only seen at Silverstone. in this shot the car was about to take to the circuit during the recent Silverstone Classic Media Day.
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Nieuw Zuid, Antwerpen, België.
A new residential area in the south of Antwerp. This project, as they promise, is an example and a catalyst for sustainable urban development in Antwerp.
L’église de San Nicolás de Bari est l’un des joyaux les plus fascinants de la Communauté Valencienne. À tel point qu’elle est populairement connue sous le nom de la Chapelle Sixtine de Valence, tout comme l’église de la Virgen del Ara en Estrémadure. Cette dénomination si particulière provient de sa restauration en 2016, bien qu’elle ait été classée Monument Historique Artistique National depuis 1981. Située dans le centre historique de la ville c’est le parfait exemple de la coexistence d’un édifice à l’architecture gothique du XVe siècle avec une décoration baroque frappante du XVIIème siècle.
Les fresques de l’église de San Nicolás de Bari et de San Pedro Mártir à Valence brillent à la suite de leur dernière restauration. Il est difficile de ne pas rester stupéfait en contemplant les chapelles, les autels et les voûtes de l’église, soignés dans les moindres détails. Plusieurs restaurations eurent lieu tout au long de son histoire, comme celle qui fut faite sur ordre de la famille Borja entre 1419 et 1455. C’est à ce moment que la voûte à nervures gothique de la nef centrale fut réalisée.
Deux cents ans plus tard, entre 1690 et 1693, l’intérieur de l’église fut recouvert d’une décoration baroque. Dans le même temps, des fresques furent ajoutées à la nef centrale qui représente des scènes de la vie des deux saints patrons de la paroisse, San Nicolás de Bari et San Pedro Mártir. La conception en fut réalisée par Antonio Palomino et la peinture par son disciple Dionís Vidal en 1700. Les peintures montrent des scènes de leur enfance, de leur prédication, des miracles accomplis et de leur mort.
Sur les peintures, vous pouvez observer des ouvertures fictives qui évoquent le ciel. Quant aux scènes de la vie des saints, la voûte est divisée en deux parties, correspondant à chacun des saints. Les deux convergent dans le presbytère créant une gloire des anges et des architectures fictives. Ce sont près de 2 000 m2 de peinture qui témoignent de la magnificence de l’église.
The Church of San Nicolás de Bari is one of the most fascinating jewels of the Valencian Community. So much so that it is popularly known as the Sistine Chapel of Valencia, just like the Church of the Virgen del Ara in Extremadura. This particular name comes from its restoration in 2016, although it has been classified as a National Historic Artistic Monument since 1981. Located in the historic center of the city, it is the perfect example of the coexistence of a building with 15th century Gothic with striking 17th century Baroque decoration.
The frescoes in the Church of San Nicolás in Bari and San Pedro Mártir in Valencia shine following their latest restoration. It is difficult not to be amazed contemplating the chapels, altars and vaults of the church, cared for in every detail. Several restorations took place throughout its history, such as the one that was made by order of the Borja family between 1419 and 1455. It was at this time that the Gothic ribbed vault of the central nave was made.
Two hundred years later, between 1690 and 1693, the interior of the church was covered with Baroque decoration. At the same time, frescoes were added to the central nave which depict scenes from the life of the two patron saints of the parish, San Nicolás de Bari and San Pedro Mártir. It was designed by Antonio Palomino and painted by his disciple Dionís Vidal in 1700. The paintings show scenes from their childhood, their preaching, miracles performed and their deaths.
On the paintings, you can observe fictitious openings that evoke the sky. As for the scenes from the lives of the saints, the vault is divided into two parts, corresponding to each of the saints. The two converge in the presbytery creating a glory of angels and fictional architectures. Nearly 2,000 m2 of painting bear witness to the magnificence of the church.
Another fine example of...perhaps...my favourite Triumph sports car.
Harley Street Glide in the background....
the fountain was produced in the Bronx foundry of Janes, Beebe & Company and is one of four extant examples of their “Model No. 5,” inspired by designs displayed at the 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition in London.
Apparently also known as Kangaroo House, this lovely old heritage residence at 27 Enoggera Terrace, Red Hill in Brisbane seems to have been converted into multiple flats. Nicely kept though and right across the road from the Red Hill Cinemas.
This note from the Brisbane City Council's heritage website
"This late Victorian residence was built circa 1891 for John Storie the younger, owner of Storie Steam Joinery on nearby Windsor Road. Its architectural features reveal evidence of the owner’s chosen trade, and reflect the heritage of Red Hill’s early industry. It remains as a significant example of early development along Enoggera Terrace and is important for its strong aesthetic value."
The San Francisco de Asís Mission Church in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, was built between 1772 and 1816 by Native Americans under direction of Franciscans. It is a well-preserved example of Spanish colonial architecture blending with native building techniques. It is a National Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places. The church is still active and has been the subject of numerous restorations and updates over the years. Annually, the congregation re-muds the structure.
The church was the subject of several paintings by Georgia O'Keefe and photographed by Ansel Adams. It continues to be a popular subject for painters and photographers.
Salisbury Cathedral, is an Anglican cathedral in Salisbury, England. The building is regarded as one of the leading examples of Early English Gothic architecture.Its main body was completed in 38 years, from 1220 to 1258.
The spire, built in 1320, at 404 feet has been the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom since 1561.The cathedral has the largest cloister and the largest cathedral close in Britain at 80 acres . It also holds the best surviving of the four original copies of Magna Carta. In 2008, the cathedral celebrated the 750th anniversary of its consecration.
Strange that this quiet cathedral town would be the site of chemical terrorism undertaken by Putins thugs that led to death of an innocent English woman and the serious injury of two the targets of this assassination attempt . It also put a whole city in fear of their lives for a period. The excuse that the two people from Russias secret service were just visiting Salisbury to see the cathedral is so absurd its laughable . Still the tourism excuse got used again in the United States the mob who stormed the capitol were apparently just interested visitors . Bare faced lying is very much in vogue it seems
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Topiary is the horticultural practice of training perennial plants by clipping the foliage and twigs of trees, shrubs and subshrubs to develop and maintain clearly defined shapes, This example was seen in the garden of The Charterhouse in Hull,
A portrait of a mountain, and a fine example of car-tography. A process in which a photographer drives to a view point, takes a photograph a few feet from one's car, then drives away...
Pendragon Castle is a ruin located in Mallerstang Dale, Cumbria, south of Kirkby Stephen, and close to the hamlet of Outhgill (at grid reference NY781025). It stands above a bend in the River Eden, overlooked by Wild Boar Fell to the south-west and Mallerstang Edge to the east. It is a Grade I listed building.
According to legend, the castle was built by Uther Pendragon, father of King Arthur, who is said to have unsuccessfully tried to divert the river to provide its moat, as is recalled in a well-known local couplet:
Let Uther Pendragon do what he can,
Eden will run where Eden ran.
Uther (if he was indeed a real person) was possibly a 5th-century chieftain who led resistance to the invading Anglo-Saxons. According to another local legend, Uther and many of his men died here when the Saxons poisoned the well (but other legends give St Albans as the location for his death). There are several other "Arthurian" sites in Cumbria – for example King Arthur's Round Table, near Penrith – and many names in the North-west, such as Penrith and Cumbria, have Celtic origins.
Woodbridge Tide Mill is a rare example of a tide mill whose water wheel still turns and is capable of grinding a wholemeal flour. The mill is a Grade I listed building. It is a three-storey building constructed from wood; externally it is clad in white Suffolk boarding and has a Gambrel roof. Its machinery reflects the skills and achievements of the early Industrial Revolution. It has been preserved and is open to the public. The reservoir constructed for demonstration purposes is roughly half an acre in extent, the original 7-acre (28,000 m2) one is now a marina.
The first recording of a tide mill on this site was a medieval mill in 1170; it is unknown how many mills have stood here, but probably three. The mill, which was operated by the local Augustinian priory in the Middle Ages, was acquired by Henry VIII during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536. It is possible that the Augustinians rebuilt the mill shortly before the dissolution. This mill and the former Woodbridge Priory was granted to Thomas Seckford by Elizabeth I. That mill passed through the hands of various private owners until it was rebuilt in the seventeenth century. This is the mill preserved today.
By the outbreak of World War II the mill was one of only a handful still operating. In 1957 it closed as the last commercially operating tide mill in Britain. In 1968 the derelict mill was purchased by Mrs Jean Gardner and a restoration programme was launched. It was opened to the public five years later in 1973. It is now managed by a charitable trust (Woodbridge Tide Mill Trust) staffed by volunteers, and in 2011 the trust undertook a further and more complete restoration and modernisation project, including a new water wheel and fully restored machinery, which allowed milling to begin again. It re-opened in 2012 and is now the only tide mill in the UK that can regularly grind wheat grain producing wholemeal flour for resale.
Himeji Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle complex located in Himeji, in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
The castle is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese castle architecture, comprising a network of 83 buildings with advanced defensive systems from the feudal period. The castle is frequently known as Hakuro-jō ("White Egret Castle") or Shirasagi-jō ("White Heron Castle") because of its brilliant white exterior and supposed resemblance to a bird taking flight.
Himeji Castle dates to 1333, when Akamatsu Norimura built a fort on top of Himeyama hill. The fort was dismantled and rebuilt as Himeyama Castle in 1346, and then remodeled into Himeji Castle two centuries later. Himeji Castle was then significantly remodeled in 1581 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who added a three-story castle keep. In 1600, Tokugawa Ieyasu awarded the castle to Ikeda Terumasa for his help in the Battle of Sekigahara, and Ikeda completely rebuilt the castle from 1601 to 1609, expanding it into a large castle complex.
Several buildings were later added to the castle complex by Honda Tadamasa from 1617 to 1618. For over 400 years, Himeji Castle has remained intact, even throughout the extensive bombing of Himeji in World War II, and natural disasters such as the 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake.
Himeji Castle is the largest and most visited castle in Japan, and it was registered in 1993 as one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country. The area within the middle moat of the castle complex is a designated Special Historic Site and five structures of the castle are also designated National Treasures. Along with Matsumoto Castle and Kumamoto Castle, Himeji Castle is considered one of Japan's three premier castles. In order to preserve the castle buildings, it underwent restoration work for several years and reopened to the public on March 27, 2015. The works also removed decades of dirt and grime, restoring the formerly gray roof to its original brilliant white color.
M 106 (also known as NGC 4258) is a spiral galaxy visible in the constellation Canis Venatici; its interior appears to host a supermassive black hole.
M106 is an example of a Seyfert galaxy; the detection of unusual radio and X-ray emissions observed by the Very Large Baseline Array radio telescope indicates that it is probably part of.
12 "Truss RC telescope reduced to 1790
Moravian off-axis guider and Moravian G0300 guide camera
Celestron 80/600 guide tube with Asi Zwo 224
Moravian G2 8300 camera with internal wheel
Ioptron Cem120 mount
Moonlite focuser and 3.5 "electronic rotator
Electronic temperature control and anti-condensation bands
Cls ccd, R, G, B, Ha 6nm filters, all Astronomik
Shooting data:
61x240s Cls CCD
25x600s Ha
19x240s R
19x240s G
19x240s B
Processing: Pixinsight, Photoshop, star spikes, astronomy tools
|INSTAGRAM| |FACEBOOK| Montepulciano is one of my dream villages…Although each of the villages in Tuscany has unique and amazing characteristics, Montepulciano shines with many features. For example, this is greener than others in summer…(More trees and vineyards around) Only that one isn’t enough to say that? Montepulciano hayal kasabalarımdan birisidir…Toskana’daki her kasaba kendine has güzellikler barındırsa da burası bir başka…Mesela, yaz aylarında diğer tüm kasabaların etrafı bozkır sarı iken burası hala yemyeşil…Tek başına bu bile yetmez mi? ;) BeNowMeHere, Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy, 2015 via 500px bit.ly/2AzvjMg
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The Jvari Monastery (Georgian: ჯვარი, meaning cross) is one of the most iconic and historic sites in Georgia. Located near Mtskheta, the monastery is one of the most important religious and cultural sites in the country. Built in the 6th century, the monastery is known as one of the earliest examples of Georgian Christian architecture. It was built on the site where, according to tradition, Saint Nino, who brought Christianity to Georgia, erected a large wooden cross. Together with other historical monuments in Mtskheta, the Jvari Monastery has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1994. The monastery is located on a hilltop with a beautiful view of the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari Kura rivers and the historic town of Mtskheta. The building is an example of a tetraconch central dome structure with four apses. Despite its simple design, it is considered a masterpiece of medieval architecture. The Jvari Pass begins at the monastery. The pass is located at an altitude of approximately 2,379 meters above sea level and offers spectacular views of the Caucasus. It is an important passage through the Caucasus Mountains to Russia. The area is particularly known for its rugged roads, and in winter the pass can be difficult to navigate due to heavy snowfall. The route offers breathtaking views of mountain peaks, valleys and rivers. The Georgian Military Road was originally used as a trade and military route. Today it is a busy road for freight transport to Russia.
The Jvari Monastery is located in Georgia, on a hilltop near the town of Mtskheta, about 20 kilometers north of the capital, Tbilisi. The ruins next to the Jvari Monastery are part of an old defensive structure and watchtower. The Jvari Monastery is located at a strategic point above Mtskheta, where the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers meet. In many cases, these ruins are remnants from the same or slightly later period, when they supplemented the religious sites with military protection against potential invaders. This location offers breathtaking panoramic views and holds deep historical and religious significance. Mtskheta, one of Georgia's oldest cities, was once the capital of the ancient kingdom of Iberia. The monastery is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its cultural and architectural importance.
Het Jvari-klooster (Georgisch: ჯვარი, wat kruis betekent) is een van de meest iconische en historische locaties in Georgië. Het klooster, gelegen bij Mtskheta, is één van de belangrijkste religieuze en culturele bezienswaardigheden van het land. Het klooster werd gebouwd in de 6e eeuw en staat bekend als een van de vroegste voorbeelden van Georgische christelijke architectuur. Het werd gebouwd op de plek waar volgens de overlevering de heilige Nino, die het christendom naar Georgië bracht, een groot houten kruis oprichtte. Samen met andere historische monumenten in Mtskheta staat het Jvari-klooster sinds 1994 op de UNESCO Werelderfgoedlijst. De ruïne naast het Jvari-klooster is een deel van een oude verdedigingsstructuur en wachttoren. Het Jvari-klooster bevindt zich op een strategisch punt boven Mtskheta, waar de rivieren Aragvi en Mtkvari samenkomen. In veel gevallen zijn deze ruïnes overblijfselen uit dezelfde tijdsperiode of iets later, waarbij ze de religieuze locaties aanvulden met militaire bescherming tegen mogelijke indringers. Het klooster is een voorbeeld van een tetraconch centrale koepelstructuur met vier apsissen. Ondanks zijn eenvoudige ontwerp wordt het beschouwd als een meesterwerk van middeleeuwse architectuur. Bij het klooster begint de Jvari-pas. De pas ligt op ongeveer 2.379 meter boven zeeniveau en biedt spectaculaire uitzichten op de Kaukasus. Het is een belangrijke doorgang door het Kaukasusgebergte naar Rusland. Het gebied is met name bekend om zijn ruige wegen, en in de winter kan de pas moeilijk begaanbaar zijn vanwege zware sneeuwval. De route biedt adembenemende uitzichten op bergtoppen, valleien en rivieren. De Georgische Militaire Weg werd oorspronkelijk gebruikt als een handels- en militaire route. Tegenwoordig is het een drukke weg voor vrachtvervoer richting Rusland.
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Another example of my mother's green thumb! This beautiful flower is in the mallow family, I think, but has the wonderful name of rock rose. The vivid pink color of the blooms is stunning. The flower also has a nice texture.
Montell, Uvalde County, Texas in May 2021
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As in most examples of basic truthiness, the reverse is also true. That is, it is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man who works in the Botox industry, hardly ever finds himself in need of pickling.
And, as for the bifurcating Duchamps, there is no evidence that they ever met again after 'the split'.
Rumours that they are 'the twins' in 'Finnegans Wake' are dubious, to say the least, in spite of extensive, sadly lost, scholarship cobbled together by de Selby.
You be the judge, and all that palaver:
"^ Of the disorded visage.
* Singlebarrelled names for doubleparalleled twixtytwins.
^ Like pudging a spoon fist of sugans into a sotspot of choucolout. "
Page 286, 'Finnegans Wake', James Joyce
I rest my case, or at least suspend it over a widening knowledge abyss.
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A human bifurcation is the division of a structure or a system into two branches, occurring in both anatomical structures like the trachea and blood vessels, and in dynamical systems where a small change in a parameter causes a dramatic qualitative change in the system's behavior. In anatomy, these are structural divisions, while in mathematical and biological modeling, they are points where a system's behavior shifts from one state to another, influencing everything from cardiac rhythms to neuronal firing.
Anatomical Bifurcations
Trachea: The windpipe (trachea) bifurcates into two bronchial tubes that deliver air to each lung.
Blood Vessels: Arteries branch into progressively smaller vessels, with the aorta splitting into the common iliac arteries in a significant bifurcation.
Nerves: Nerves also divide into smaller branches to reach different parts of the body.
Nice shirt, all the same.
This water bassin is very famous. The inscription can be interpreted in different ways, e.g.
- what one has is all one needs
- I am content with what I have
- I alone know I am content with things
- if you learn to be content, you are rich in spirit
- I learn only to be contented
- he who learns only to be contented is spiritually rich
- all I know in life is to be contented, to be grateful
- I know only satisfaction
"Ryōan-ji (Shinjitai: 竜安寺, Kyūjitai: 龍安寺, The Temple of the Dragon at Peace) is a Zen temple located in northwest Kyoto, Japan. It belongs to the Myōshin-ji school of the Rinzai branch of Zen Buddhism. The Ryōan-ji garden is considered one of the finest surviving examples of kare-sansui ("dry landscape"), a refined type of Japanese Zen temple garden design generally featuring distinctive larger rock formations arranged amidst a sweep of smooth pebbles (small, carefully selected polished river rocks) raked into linear patterns that facilitate meditation. The temple and its gardens are listed as one of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site." (Wikipedia)
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The Plaza de España ("Spain Square", in English) is a plaza in the Parque de María Luisa (Maria Luisa Park), in Seville, Spain, built in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. It is a landmark example of the Regionalism Architecture, mixing elements of the Baroque Revival, Renaissance Revival and Moorish Revival (Neo-Mudéjar) styles of Spanish architecture.
In 1929, Seville hosted the Ibero-American Exposition World's Fair, located in the celebrated Maria Luisa Park (Parque de María Luisa). The park gardens were designed by Jean-Claude Nicolas Forestier. The entire southern end of the city was redeveloped into an expanse of gardens and grand boulevards. The centre of it is Parque de María Luisa, a "Moorish paradisical style" with a half mile of tiled fountains, pavilions, walls, ponds, benches, and exhedras; lush plantings of palms, orange trees, Mediterranean pines, and stylized flower beds; and with vine hidden bowers. Numerous buildings were constructed in it for the exhibition.
The Plaza de España, designed by Aníbal González, was a principal building built on the Maria Luisa Park's edge to showcase Spain's industry and technology exhibits. González combined a mix of 1920s Art Deco and Spanish Renaissance Revival, Spanish Baroque Revival and Neo-Mudéjar styles. The Plaza de España complex is a huge half-circle with buildings continually running around the edge accessible over the moat by numerous bridges representing the four ancient kingdoms of Spain. In the centre is the Vicente Traver fountain. By the walls of the Plaza are many tiled alcoves, each representing a different province of Spain. Each alcove is flanked by a pair of covered bookshelves, said to be used by visitors in the manner of "Little Free Library". Each bookshelf often contains information about their province, yet you can often find regular books as well for some people have taken to donating their favorite book to these shelves.
Today the Plaza de España mainly consists of Government buildings. The central government departments, with sensitive adaptive redesign, are located within it. The Plaza's tiled Alcoves of the Provinces are backdrops for visitors' portrait photographs, taken in their own home province's alcove. Towards the end of the park, the grandest mansions from the fair have been adapted as museums. The farthest contains the city's archaeology collections. The main exhibits are Roman mosaics and artefacts from nearby Italica.