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famously used as a location in Kevin Kostner's "Robin Hood Prince of Thieves" although the Roman Wall is around 180 miles north of Sherwood Forest
Lounge at the Arbisteatern (The Arbis theatre) in the city of Norrköping, Sweden. It is the oldest amateur theatre stage in the country, famous for productions where professional actors and amateurs work together. Built in 1864, it opened in 1865. Several famous actors and actresses have made their debut or performed on the stage early in their career, most famously Zarah Leander.
Pai Canyon or Kong Lan (famously known as Kong Lan in Thai) is described in some tourist brochures as Thailand’s answer to the Grand Canyon. To say that’s stretching a point would be putting it mildly. Pai Canyon geological and topographic features are quite stunning. This unique geographical area has been formed by continuous erosion over decades until reaching the current condition. The carved narrow ledges and slabs that have survived the erosive actions of the elements have steep 30 meters deep cliff drops and a series of narrow walkways cut on the ridges of giant rock walls that snake out into the densely forested valley.
I was parked in the mobile blind watching a few jays and a group of Quail. While waiting for something to move into good light, a squirrel gave a series of alert calls. This caused pretty much all wildlife to head for cover. Ten seconds later this one landed.
Emigrant Creek - Jackson County - Oregon - USA
Habitat : Forests
Food : Birds
Nesting : Tree
Behavior : Aerial Forager
Conservation : Low Concern
"Among the bird world’s most skillful fliers, Cooper’s Hawks are common woodland hawks that tear through cluttered tree canopies in high speed pursuit of other birds. You’re most likely to see one prowling above a forest edge or field using just a few stiff wingbeats followed by a glide. With their smaller lookalike, the Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper’s Hawks make for famously tricky identifications... Dashing through vegetation to catch birds is a dangerous lifestyle. In a study of more than 300 Cooper’s Hawk skeletons, 23 percent showed old, healed-over fractures in the bones of the chest, especially of the furcula, or wishbone."
- Cornell University Lab of Ornithology
On US Route 66 in Williams AZ, a cafe that calls to mind the popular rhythm and blues song composed in 1946 by (African-)American songwriter Bobby Troup, following a cross-country drive with his wife from Chicago to Los Angeles. Covered by many singers, most famously Nat King Cole. Also an American adventure crime drama television series that ran from October 7, 1960 until March 20, 1964, following two young white men in a convertible on the same route. The show had a different theme song— by Nelson Riddle—because the TV producers did not want to pay royalties to Troup.
The statue of Elvis posted earlier stands in the courtyard of the restaurant.
Happy Mono Monday!
7 Nov 2022; 01:15 UTC; converted. 440;50;5
The lake is volcanic in origin, filling an enormous caldera formed in an eruption 84000 years ago. It is renowned as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, and Aldous Huxley famously wrote of it: "Lake Como, it seems to me, touches on the limit of permissibly picturesque, but Atitlán is Como with additional embellishments of several immense volcanoes. It really is too much of a good thing".
Tolimán is a stratovolcano in Guatemala, on the southern shores of Lago de Atitlán. The volcano has an elevation of 3,158 m (10,361 ft) and was formed near the southern margin of the Pleistocene Atitlán III caldera. The top of the volcano has a shallow crater and its flanks are covered with the thick remains of ancient lavas flows that emerged from vents in the volcano's flanks. A parasitic lava dome, known as Cerro de Oro, was formed on the volcano's northern flank, which may have erupted a few thousand years ago.
Taken from Saltcoats Beach The island is "Ailsa Craig," which it's granite is famously used for making curling stones
Portmeirion tourist village in Gwynedd, North Wales., 2 miles (3.2 km) from Porthmadog . Portmeirion was designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975 in the Baroque style and is now owned by a charitable trust. It has served as the location for numerous films and television shows, most famously as "The Village" in the 1960s television show The Prisoner. Wales April 2024
shot by KHWD in the faroes on our motorhome trip
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Gásadalur—where the Faroe Islands seem to pause and take a breath. This tiny village on the western edge of Vágar Island is cradled by some of the archipelago’s most dramatic scenery: emerald-green mountains that rise steeply into the mist, and a coastline that drops away into the North Atlantic with theatrical flair.
The Mountains That Embrace Gásadalur
Gásadalur is nestled in a lush valley between two towering peaks:
- Árnafjall, to the north, is the highest mountain on Vágar at 722 metres. Its name means “Eagle Mountain,” and it lives up to the grandeur.
- Eysturtindur, to the east, reaches 715 metres and translates to “Eastern Peak.” It’s a sharp, angular ridge that adds to the village’s sense of seclusion.
These mountains once made Gásadalur one of the most isolated places in the Faroes. Before the road, villagers had to hike over 400-metre-high passes just to reach the next settlement. The postman famously walked this route three times a week, no matter the weather.
The Road to Gásadalur: From Isolation to Icon
Until 2004, there was no road at all. Then came the Gásadalstunnilin, a 1.4 km single-lane tunnel blasted through solid rock. It’s unlit and narrow, with occasional pull-outs for passing cars—so headlights on and nerves steady! But once you emerge, the view is pure magic: the village, the cliffs, and the Múlafossur Waterfall plunging straight into the sea.
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can still hike the old postman’s trail from the nearby village of Bøur. It’s a 5-mile round trip over steep, grassy slopes, marked by cairns and sheep paths. On a clear day, the views are staggering—on a foggy one, it’s like walking through a Norse myth.
Would you like tips on photographing the waterfall or the best time of day for light in the valley? I’ve got you covered. Or we could explore more hidden gems on Vágar. What’s calling to you?.
Our motorhome was calling us and if you look here on Flickr you will probably find one of the shots I took of said waterfall, just magnificent, thanks for looking as always, best Keef x
here's the waterfall.... flic.kr/p/2prH21j
and here's the surrounding mountains flic.kr/p/2pxCBAP
The lake is volcanic in origin, filling an enormous caldera formed in an eruption 84000 years ago. It is renowned as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, and Aldous Huxley famously wrote of it: "Lake Como, it seems to me, touches on the limit of permissibly picturesque, but Atitlán is Como with additional embellishments of several immense volcanoes. It really is too much of a good thing".
Tolimán is a stratovolcano in Guatemala, on the southern shores of Lago de Atitlán. The volcano has an elevation of 3,158 m (10,361 ft) and was formed near the southern margin of the Pleistocene Atitlán III caldera. The top of the volcano has a shallow crater and its flanks are covered with the thick remains of ancient lavas flows that emerged from vents in the volcano's flanks. A parasitic lava dome, known as Cerro de Oro, was formed on the volcano's northern flank, which may have erupted a few thousand years ago.
shot by KHWD , one plus 7 pro
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Bridgnorth—where history clings to the cliffs and the River Severn winds like a silver ribbon below. The town is famously split into two halves: High Town, perched dramatically atop sandstone cliffs, and Low Town, nestled along the riverbanks. Linking the two is the Bridgnorth Cliff Railway, England’s oldest and steepest inland electric funicular, in operation since 1892.
Riding the funicular is like being lifted into a storybook. As you ascend from Low Town, the view opens up spectacularly: the rooftops of riverside cottages fall away, the Severn glistens below, and the surrounding Shropshire countryside rolls out in soft greens and golds. It’s no wonder that Charles I once declared it “the finest view in all my Kingdom”.
At the top, Castle Walk offers a panoramic promenade along the cliff edge. From here, you can gaze down at the flower-dotted riverbanks (in summer, water crowfoot blooms almost blanket the water), the graceful arches of the bridge, and the charming jumble of Low Town’s streets. The ruined Bridgnorth Castle Keep, leaning at a more dramatic angle than the Tower of Pisa, adds a touch of whimsy to the skyline.
If you’re planning a visit, the railway runs daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a modest fare and even free rides for well-behaved dogs. It’s a perfect blend of Victorian Would you like tips on photographing the view or exploring the town’s hidden corners? I’ve got a few gems tucked away.
Our next shore stop was at Picton where we had a ride on the Marlborough Flyer.
The Marlborough Flyer is a heritage train from a bygone era.
Built in the late 1800’s the Picton to Blenheim line heads south from Picton across the Waitohi viaduct travelling up the Picton Elevation- one of the steepest gradients in the country at 1 in 37.
Upon reaching the plateau, the journey then takes on a more sedate nature and the train engages in a graceful gallop meandering alongside the Para Wetlands, home to an abundance of birds, game fish and unique wetland vegetation.
The long river crossing across the wide Wairau River is another tour highlight, providing entry to the magnificent Wairau Valley with the distant southern mountains in the backdrop.
A sea of vineyards on both sides, shoulders the train on the stretch through Blenheim town – clear evidence that Marlborough is indeed home to 80% of New Zealand’s wine production, most famously the sauvignon blanc variety.
South of Blenheim, The Marlborough Flyer Train then traverses the rolling southern hills of Marlborough, snaking through Dashwood Pass (as seen here), bursting into Awatere Valley, and the magnificent sea of vineyards with the often snow-capped peak of the majestic sentinel, Mount Taupuae-o-Uenuku in the background.
The final stretch crosses the Awatere River on the historic Awatere Road Rail Bridge built in the same era as the carriages.
Civita di Bagnoregio is a suburb of the comune of Bagnoregio, 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) east from it. It is about 120 kilometres (75 mi) north of Rome. The only access is a footbridge from the nearby town. Due to its unstable foundation that often erodes, Civita is famously known as "the dying city". The town is noted for its striking position on top of a plateau of friable volcanic tuff overlooking the Tiber river valley. It is in constant danger of destruction as the edges of the plateau collapse due to erosion, leaving the buildings to crumble as their underlying support falls away. As of 2004, there were plans to reinforce the plateau with steel rods to prevent further geological damage.
Civita di Bagnoregio was founded by Etruscans more than 2,500 years ago. The layout of the whole town is of Etruscan origin, while the entire architectural cladding is of medieval and Renaissance origin. The Etruscans made Civita a flourishing city, thanks to its strategic position favourable for trade. The only access is a footbridge from the nearby town, with a €1.50 toll introduced in 2013 and increased in August 2017 to €3 on weekdays and €5 on Sundays and public holidays Civita had 40,000 visitors in 2010, and was estimated to attract 850,000 visitors in 2017. Due to the toll, communal taxes were abolished in Civita and nearby Bagnoregio, making Bagnoregio the only town without communal taxes.
I enjoy getting to study Cousin's face, as he usually runs whenever I get too close. =^..^=
(He gets along famously with other cats... just not humans.)
Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgarian: Велико Търново, romanized: Veliko Tărnovo, pronounced [vɛˈliko ˈtɤrnovo]; "Great Tarnovo") is a city in north central Bulgaria and the administrative centre of Veliko Tarnovo Province. It is the historical and cultural capital of Bulgaria.
Often referred as the "City of the Tsars", Veliko Tarnovo is located on the Yantra River and is famously known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, attracting many tourists with its unique architecture. The old part of the town is situated on three hills, Tsarevets, Trapezitsa, and Sveta Gora, rising amidst the meanders of the Yantra. On Tsarevets are the palaces of the Bulgarian emperors and the Patriarchate, the Patriarchal Cathedral, and also a number of administrative and residential edifices surrounded by thick walls.
Trapezitsa is known for its many churches and as the former main residence of the nobility. During the Middle Ages, the town was among the main European centres of culture and gave its name to the architecture of the Tarnovo Artistic School, painting of the Tarnovo Artistic School, and to literature. Veliko Tarnovo is an important administrative, economic, educational, and cultural centre of Northern Bulgaria.
Queen Anne's Revenge was an early-18th-century ship, most famously used as a flagship by Edward Teach, better known by his nickname, Blackbeard.
Benjamin Franklin famously said the bald eagle was a bird of bad moral character and didn't deserve to become our national bird - and maybe the wild turkey would have been a better choice. This bald eagle adamantly disagrees with that assessment. We can be thankful to be dining on turkey tomorrow instead of eagle. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Bath Christmas 🎁 stalls near the Abbey famously framed by the York Street Arch at dusk with the wet pavements beautifully reflecting the evening light 🎄
The Purple Finch is the bird that Roger Tory Peterson famously described as a “sparrow dipped in raspberry juice.” .. I've always loved that description
Portmeirion is a tourist village in Gwynedd, North Wales. It was designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975 in the style of an Italian village, and is now owned by a charitable trust. The village is located in the community of Penrhyndeudraeth, on the estuary of the River Dwyryd, 2 miles (3.2 km) south east of Porthmadog, and 1 mile (1.6 km) from Minffordd railway station. Portmeirion has served as the location for numerous films and television shows, most famously as "The Village" in the 1960s television show The Prisoner. Wikipedia
Portmeirion tourist village in Gwynedd, North Wales., 2 miles (3.2 km) from Porthmadog . Portmeirion was designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975 in the Baroque style and is now owned by a charitable trust. It has served as the location for numerous films and television shows, most famously as "The Village" in the 1960s television show The Prisoner. Wales April 2024
St Mary's street, leading to St Mary's Church, in Market Drayton Shropshire.
It is believed that there was a wooden Anglo-Saxon church here, before being replaced by this Norman church in around 1150.
It was much altered in the 14th century, and a huge renovation took place in the late 1800s.
Robert Clive (Clive of India) was a pupil at the grammar school here in the 1730s. And famously climbed the church tower, and sat on one of the carved gargoyles that can still be seen today.
The Dolls house, is a very interesting looking town house?
Pentax K-70
Sigma 10-20mm f3.5 EX DC HSM
When taking this image of a tree standing at the top of the Vancouver Public Library, the sunlight had just highlighted it while the rest lay in shadow. I was then reminded of a quote from school and copied a post that better explains the title.
"The origin of ‘Brave new world’
The phrase ‘Brave New Word’ is most famously the title of a science fiction novel by Aldous Huxley, published in 1932. It’s a phrase taken from Shakespeare’s play, The Tempest. It is used ironically as the brave new world, presented as a utopia, turns out in fact to be a nightmare in which human beings are trapped in a society where their humanity is deleted."
The Bichon Frise is the toy dog companion famously known for their French origins. This French dog breed is the perfect lap dog thanks to their cheerful and affectionate nature. And while they can be a little sensitive, they’re always gentle with their owners.
The cherry trees do bloom in Maryland, as well as, famously, in nearby Washington, DC.
Thanks for looking! Isn't God a great artist?
Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii) is a medium-sized hawk native to the North American continent and found from southern Canada to Mexico.[2] This species is a member of the genus Accipiter, sometimes referred to as true hawks, which are famously agile, relatively small hawks common to wooded habitats around the world and also the most diverse of all diurnal raptor genera.[2] As in many birds of prey, the male is smaller than the female.[3] The birds found east of the Mississippi River tend to be larger on average than the birds found to the west.[4] It is easily confused with the smaller but similar sharp-shinned hawk. (A. striatus)
Cooper's hawk
Accipiter cooperii m Sam Smith Toronto3.jpg
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Aves
Order:
Accipitriformes
Family:
Accipitridae
Genus:
Accipiter
Species:
A. cooperii
Binomial name
Accipiter cooperii
(Bonaparte, 1828)
Accipiter cooperii map.svg
Breeding
Year-round
Nonbreeding
The species was named in 1828 by Charles Lucien Bonaparte in honor of his friend and fellow ornithologist, William Cooper.[5] Other common names for the Cooper's hawk include: big blue darter, chicken hawk, flying cross, hen hawk, quail hawk, striker, and swift hawk.[6] Many of the names applied to the Cooper's hawks refer to their ability to hunt large and evasive prey using extremely well-developed agility. This species primarily hunts small-to-medium-sized birds, but will also commonly take small mammals and sometimes reptiles.[7][8]
Like most related hawks, Cooper's hawks prefer to nest in tall trees with extensive canopy cover and can commonly produce up to two to four fledglings depending on conditions.[2][5] Breeding attempts may be compromised by poor weather, predators and anthropogenic causes, in particular the use of industrial pesticides and other chemical pollution in the 20th century.[7][9] Despite declines due to manmade causes, the bird remains a stable species.
Portmeirion is a tourist village in Gwynedd, North Wales. It was designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975 in the style of an Italian village, and is now owned by a charitable trust. The village is located in the community of Penrhyndeudraeth, on the estuary of the River Dwyryd, 2 miles (3.2 km) south east of Porthmadog, and 1 mile (1.6 km) from Minffordd railway station. Portmeirion has served as the location for numerous films and television shows, most famously as "The Village" in the 1960s television show The Prisoner. Wikipedia
Monhegan Island, famously known as a retreat for artists and writers, is a world unto its own. It's not easy to get to, and there are few places to stay, but it's worth the effort! BTW, this is not HDR work...just my own convoluted color and textural treatment.
My 6th attempt at star trails, 4 hours worth of shots going into the moonrise, which lit the landscape and sky. A brighter moon than I have tried before, about 63% brightness. This is the Cazneaux Tree, famously photographed as 'The Spirit Of Endurance' in 1937 and exhibited around the world. The tree is near (but not in) a creek with a clear view to the formations of Wilpena Pound, South Australia, in the background. I thought I was going to get shot at before I started taking the frames for this as a vehicle got relatively close and appeared to be 'spot-lighting' or hunting with a spot light. Fortunately there was practically no wind in the duration of the frames to move the leaves on the tree! The frames were combined in a lighten blend of layers in Photoshop, daylight white balance to show the true colour of the stars. The small streak to the right of the tree is probably a geosynchronous satellite.
Situated on the west coast of the South Island, hours from the nearest town, Milford Sound is where plunging cliffs and raging waterfalls meet inky dark waters. This is New Zealand's wild side at its absolute best.
Famously described by Rudyard Kipling as the 'eighth wonder of the world', Milford Sound was carved by glaciers during the ice ages.
Breathtaking in any weather, the fiord's cliffs rise vertically from the dark waters, mountain peaks scrape the sky and waterfalls cascade downwards from as high as 1000 metres.
Near Shell Wyoming The Red Gulch Backcountry Byway winds its way through the hills and foothills near the foot of the Bighorn Mountains in the Bighorn Basin. Here it passes through varicolored mudstones and siltstones that belong to the Morrison Formation. Dinosaur fossils are famously found in the Morrison in several Rocky Mountain states. The Morrison was deposited in the late Jurassic (156-144 Ma). Geologists interpret these beds to have been deposited on floodplains with numerous streams and lakes lined with trees and conifers. The climate was probably warm and wet but some geoscientists postulated there may have been wet and dry season much like parts of today’s Africa.
In the photo, the Bighorn Mountains rise in the background.
Chefchaouen is an ancient city in the Rif mountains of north central Morocco. It's famously known as "The Blue City" due to the use of a pure blue color on the walls of the buildings and passage ways.
If you are a first time visitor to London, you'll know you're in Europe's most dynamic city when you're on Westminster Bridge. One of London's most iconic structures, Big Ben, towers over the bridge along with Westminster Palace in full view. Both are in full view so you can't miss them. The east side of the bridge offers brilliant views of the London Eye and Southbank London.
Did you know that Westminster Bridge is painted the same colour green as the leather seats in the House of Commons? Today's bridge is also the second as the first crumbled a bit, and had to be replaced. There is a bit of trivia for you, though there is much more to know about this stretch of road elevated above the Thames River.
- The bridge famously appeared both in James Bond movies and Dr Who. But, you'll also recognize the bridge in Mission Impossible, 101 Dalmatians and 28 Days Later.
- Westminster Bridge is 252 meters long and 26 meters wide. There are seven elliptical spans; the most spans of any bridge along the Thames bridges.
- The bridge opened on Queen Victoria's birthday, 24 May 1862. She was scheduled to attend but missed the ceremony because she was still mourning Prince Albert's death.
- Westminster Bridge is the oldest surviving road bridge across the Thames River in Central London.
- The bridge was funded by a lottery, which at the time was subject to fraud.
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shot by KHWD, spot the bird flying above. By the standing stones of Steness.
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Corn circles—also known as crop circles—are large, often intricate patterns mysteriously flattened into fields of cereal crops, especially in southern England. Despite their mystique, they’re human-made.
Here’s a deep dive into their origins, cultural impact, and lingering myths:
🌾 What Are Corn Circles?
- Corn circles (more commonly called crop circles) are geometric patterns created by flattening crops, typically wheat, barley, or corn.
- They’re best viewed from above, revealing complex shapes ranging from simple rings to elaborate fractals and pictograms.
️ Origins and History
- The term “crop circle” was coined in the early 1980s, though reports of strange patterns in fields go back centuries- .
- The phenomenon gained global attention in the 1970s and 1980s, often linked to UFO sightings and paranormal theories.
- In 1991, two British pranksters—Doug Bower and Dave Chorley—admitted to creating hundreds of crop circles using planks, ropes, and clever techniques.
👽 Myth vs Reality
- Fringe theories suggest crop circles are messages from aliens or caused by mysterious natural forces.
- However, scientific investigations consistently show they’re made by humans—often as art, protest, or pranks.
- Some crop circles are so elaborate they’ve been mistaken for supernatural phenomena, fueling documentaries and conspiracy theories.
🎨 Cultural Impact
- Crop circles have become a form of landscape art, with some creators embracing the mystery to enhance their work’s allure.
- They’ve inspired books, films, and festivals, especially in Wiltshire, near sites like Stonehenge and Avebury.
- Farmers sometimes monetize them by charging visitors or turning them into corn mazes.
📍 Where They Appear
- Most famously in southern England, especially Wiltshire.
- Also reported in the U.S., Japan, and Switzerland, though less frequently.
Why They Persist
- The allure lies in their mystery, scale, and beauty.
- Even with known hoaxes, people remain fascinated—some drawn by the artistry, others by the possibility of the unexplained.
Corn Circles: England’s Most Enigmatic Land Art
Step into the mystery of corn circles—stunning geometric patterns etched into crop fields, especially across Wiltshire’s rolling countryside. Born from prankster roots but steeped in folklore, these formations blend artistry, intrigue, and rural charm. Whether you’re chasing alien myths or admiring human creativity, corn circles offer a surreal, sky-high spectacle that turns farmland into canvas.
Musée et Jardin Albert Kahn (near Paris)
The Jardin Albert Kahn was created by Albert Kahn - an important banker. After the collapse of his bank in 1932 due to the Wall Street crash his property was seized along with his photography collection.
His photography collection is an incredible collection of early colour photographs that he commissioned, sending photographers out throughout the world.
His garden is in the Boulogne-Billancourt commune of the Western Suburbs of Paris. He bought the property in 1893 and began the garden which covers 4 hectares and includes a range of styles including an 'English garden', a 'French-style garden', and perhaps most famously a 'Japanese garden'.
For "Smile on Saturday! :-)
"Bridge or Viaduct"
Cruising Lake Titicaca in Bolivia with Balsas boat.
Lake Titicaca, straddling the border between Peru and Bolivia in the Andes Mountains, is one of South America's largest lakes and the world’s highest navigable body of water. Said to be the birthplace of the Incas, it’s home to numerous ruins. Its waters are famously still and brightly reflective.
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1904 Darracq. More famously 'Genevieve' from the 1953 film of the same name. London-Brighton veteran car run.
Glamaig Hill
Glamaig Hill as seen from Sligachan Bridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland. Glamaig is the highest of the Red Hills, a great cone of scree whose ascent is unforgiving, and the scene of the famously punishing hill-race. It is one of the best viewpoints on Skye.
Glencoe House sits majestically on a sun-dappled hillside, framed by towering conifers and overlooking the stunning landscape of Lochaber. This magnificent four-storey house (built in 1895) was originally commissioned for Lord Strathcona, (Donald Alexander Smith) and his Canadian wife, Isabella Hardisty, a testament to their connection to both Scotland and Canada where he was famously instigated in the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Located just outside the picturesque village of Glencoe, the house stands as a proud architectural anchor in a region renowned for its dramatic natural beauty and profound history.
Chefchaouen is an ancient city in the Rif mountains of north central Morocco. It's famously known as the blue city due to the use of a pure blue color on the walls of the buildings.
Rice Krispies (with one of our best shiny spoons!) for breakfast.
Introduced in the 1920s, Krispies were famously said to go ‘Snap! Crackle! Pop!’ when you poured on the milk. Such is the voice of advertising that in the 1950s they also shouted "Pow".
They were multilingual too! In Denmark the Krispies say ‘Pif! Paf! Puf!’ In France: ‘Cric! Crac! Croc!’ And in Germany ‘Knisper! Knasper! Knusper!’
For Macro Mondays "Breakfast". 100mm f/8 ISO 400, 30 layer focus stack processed with HeliconFocus and Affinity Photo.
Underpass art near Dupont and Lansdowne: "The Formula," by Joel Richardson. First painted in 2011, commissioned and paid by the city and then famously erased by our crazy Mayor Rob Ford. Later that year it was repainted. The mural it self is based on constant predictions of economists, who are verbose, but seldom bring more clarity to economy than your average Tom. The mural was controversial for some people as there was some resemblance to then PM Steven Harper. Of course, in Canadian democracy, you can not criticize a politician; No matter how obscurely.
030. Toronto Taken 2022- May 07, P1240852. Upload 2022-May 30. Lmx -ZS100.
This location was famously used in a scene from Kevin Costner's "Robin Hood Prince of thieves", The Roman wall is around 180 miles north of Nottingham.
Sycamore Gap on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, north east England. Famously used as a location in the Kevin Costner film Robin Hood Prince of Thieves despite being nowhere near Nottingham.
This vintage His Masters Voice Gramophone and a huge collection of records have been passed down through my husband's family since the 1920's apparently. The wooden cabinet is in very good condition and it is a lovely piece of furniture as well as a fine music player.
"His Master's Voice (HMV) was the name of a major British record label created in 1901 by The Gramophone Co. Ltd. The phrase was coined in the late 1890s from the title of a painting by English artist Francis Barraud, which depicted a Jack Russell Terrier dog named Nipper listening to a wind-up disc gramophone and tilting his head. In the original, unmodified 1898 painting, the dog was listening to a cylinder phonograph. The painting was also famously used as the trademark and logo of the Victor Talking Machine Company, later known as RCA Victor."
Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgarian: Велико Търново, romanized: Veliko Tărnovo, pronounced [vɛˈliko ˈtɤrnovo]; "Great Tarnovo") is a city in north central Bulgaria and the administrative centre of Veliko Tarnovo Province. It is the historical and cultural capital of Bulgaria.
Often referred as the "City of the Tsars", Veliko Tarnovo is located on the Yantra River and is famously known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, attracting many tourists with its unique architecture. The old part of the town is situated on three hills, Tsarevets, Trapezitsa, and Sveta Gora, rising amidst the meanders of the Yantra. On Tsarevets are the palaces of the Bulgarian emperors and the Patriarchate, the Patriarchal Cathedral, and also a number of administrative and residential edifices surrounded by thick walls.
Trapezitsa is known for its many churches and as the former main residence of the nobility. During the Middle Ages, the town was among the main European centres of culture and gave its name to the architecture of the Tarnovo Artistic School, painting of the Tarnovo Artistic School, and to literature. Veliko Tarnovo is an important administrative, economic, educational, and cultural centre of Northern Bulgaria.
Peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus) are famously capable of reaching speeds of around 320 kilometres per hour as they dive or 'stoop' to catch their prey. Traditionally, the birds kept away from humans, but they've been getting closer in the last few decades.
The falcon above is a parent to 3 fledgelings which are due to take to the wing in the next few days.
UK peregrines seeking city addresses
'Peregrines began moving into our cities during the 1990s after their populations recovered from decades of decline from persecution and the effects of pesticides in the countryside,' explains naturalist and author Ed Drewitt, who is currently researching peregrine falcons for a PhD at the University of Bristol.
A total of 1,769 breeding pairs were estimated across the UK by the British Trust for Ornithology's (BTO) peregrine survey in 2014 (see the PDF). The survey found that peregrine falcons were faring much better in urban and coastal situations than in the hills. Food supply is one factor that attracts the predators to the lowlands, while in the uplands there is continued persecution by humans, particularly around grouse moors.
'Peregrines nest on over 200 urban or manmade locations across the country today,' says Ed. 'The earliest record of a peregrine using a building goes back to 1864/65 at Salisbury Cathedral, while in London peregrines used St Paul's Cathedral as early as 1921.'
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This is a mosque in the Sarkhej area of Ahmedabad., once famously referred to as the Acropolis of the East. Built in the 15th century, it is yet another piece of the architectural splendours of the city. The water of the artificial reservoir was all dried up when we visited, making it a perfect ground for the local kids to play a game of cricket. Originally a sultan's retreat, even today people come here for a moment of quiet and peace right in the middle of the bustling ahmedabad.View more photos from Ahmedabad.
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Ambavilas Palace, more famously known as the Mysore Palace, is a historical palace and a royal residence at Mysore in the southern state of Karnataka, in India. It is the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty (pending a court case against the state govt. which is making acquisition attempts) and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore. Every evening there is a magnificent laser sound & light show at the end of which the palace is lit up for a few minutes. This shot was clicked then. Keeping this light show in mind I had debated taking my compact tabletop tripod on the trip but finally decided against taking it. So this shot, with a 3.2 second exposure, was taken with the camera placed on a height with the 18-135mm kit lens propped slightly upwards with the help of a spare camera battery I had with me. Incidentally, the Mysore Palace is now one of the most famous tourist attractions in India, after the Taj Mahal, with more than 6 million annual visitors.