Flint, MI
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Canon EOS 6D - f/13 - 2.5sec - 100mm - ISO 200
- for challenge Flickr group: Macro Mondays, theme: Pareidolia
- diameter of the flint stone, found on the garden path: 5 cm
- Pareidolia is a psychological phenomenon involving a stimulus (an image or a sound) wherein the mind perceives a familiar pattern where none actually exists.
Common examples are perceived images of animals, faces, or objects in cloud formations.
- Pareidolie of pareidolia is een psychisch verschijnsel, een vorm van illusie waarbij iemand een zodanige interpretatie van onduidelijke of willekeurige waarnemingen heeft, dat hij hierin herkenbare dingen meent waar te nemen.
De reden voor het verschijnsel ligt er waarschijnlijk in dat de hersenen behoefte hebben om verbanden tussen gegevens te leggen, ook als deze er eigenlijk niet zijn.
Bekende voorbeelden van pareidolie zijn het zien van gezichten of dieren in de wolken of het zien van het mannetje in de maan.
One of my two Lhasa Apso dogs, taking part in his favourite pastime....
The Lhasa Apso has a long history in his country of origin, Tibet. They have existed at least since the year 800 A.D., and for centuries they lived in isolation with Tibetan Buddhists in the Himalayan Mountains.
Their Tibetan Name Means “Bark Lion Sentinel Dog”.
This stone tool was made at Butser Ancient Farm on a Lithics Course. It is not an ancient stone tool but made by a skilled craftsman.The chips on the flint make the sharp edge, which make it a very efficient tool.
Flat Shoals on the Flint River near Gay, Georgia
30 second exposure using a Breakthrough Photography X4 10 stop ND
The chequered stonework of Trinity Guildhall, King's Lynn
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The darker facets are selected black flints.
Here is a vertorama of the Flint River as it bisects Richfield County Park, November 13, 2022. Richfield is Genesee County's first park, founded in 1935 and received WPA development efforts shortly thereafter. I took this from what was called the "highway bridge" built back then. It is a two-lane bridge with nice step-up sidewalks....for photos like this! Thank-you, WPA!
Flint Hill School, Willard, Missouri, was built in 1902 to replace an earlier one that had been erected in 1857. A tornado blew the school house over on its side in 1917, but the building remained intact. The neighbors, wanting to preserve a bit of history, managed to raise the school house back on its original foundation with the help of house jacks.
The Y119 crew brings northbound freight back to Saginaw from Flint as they pass the US&S TR2 at Mount Morris.
I think I like the vertical better than the horizontal . But, of course, it never shows better on a computer screen.
Nikon D7000 -- Nikon 18-300mm 6.3 ED VR
195mm
F16@1/6th
Polarizer
(DSC_3191)
©Don Brown 2016
Flint Castle was the first of a series of castles built during King Edward I's campaign to conquer Wales. The site was chosen for its strategic position in north east Wales. The castle was only one day's march from Chester, supplies could be brought along the River Dee and there was a ford across to England that could be used at low tide.
When work ceased in 1286, Flint Castle had an inner ward and an outer bailey. They were separated by a tidal moat and were connected with gatehouse and drawbridge. During the English Civil War, Flint Castle was held by the Royalists. It was finally captured by the Parliamentarians in 1647 after a three-month siege. To prevent its reuse in the conflict, the castle was then slighted in accordance with Cromwell's destruction order. The ruins are what remain today.
The view from a pedestrian bridge on The Flint River Greenway in The Hays Nature Preserve in Huntsville, Alabama
Shot taken for Saturday Self Challenge 05/07/2025 --
All Over .
First idea was to take a shot of the greenhouse covered in ivy , but could not get a good angle on that .Then , I knew what would work so I went back to where I grew up and the nearby parish church has loads of flint walling around the boundary as well as in the structure of the church as well . Here though is a small section of flint wall in what we all knew as The Lane - it is a road but unmade hence the name . I used to park my first car next to the wall although further up The Lane - as can be seen in the first comment box ( this would most likely have been 1973 ) . Please click on the shot to read more about those days !!
Flint has been used as a building material in the UK for thousands of years, particularly in regions where it is naturally abundant, such as East Anglia, Kent, Sussex, and parts of the Midlands.
Prehistoric & Roman Use – Flint was first used in prehistoric structures, such as Neolithic long barrows and defensive walls. The Romans also incorporated flint into their buildings, often combining it with brick or stone for strength.
Medieval Period (11th–16th centuries) – Flint became widely used in medieval churches, castles, and walls, particularly in southern England. Knapped (squared) flint was often combined with limestone or sandstone for decorative effects, as seen in Norfolk and Suffolk churches. The technique of flushwork (flint set in contrast with smooth stone) became especially popular in East Anglia.
17th–19th centuries During this period, flint remained a common material for rural cottages, barns, and boundary walls. It was often combined with brick or timber frames to create aesthetically pleasing and durable structures.
Victorian Era & Beyond – The Victorians revived flint building in Gothic Revival architecture, using it for churches, civic buildings, and railway stations.
Today, flint remains a popular material in conservation projects and modern homes looking to maintain traditional aesthetics.
Flintwork is also used in the repair of historic buildings, especially churches. This often involves reusing old flints, or visiting a pit to select the required flints.
Of note , I have already said the other side of this wall is the churchyard / graveyard and the ground level is some 4 to 5 feet higher than The Lane - not to worry you but one of those flints over on the left ( see the note box to find it ) does rather look like some spectral pareidolia !!!
A couple of " Stone " tracks for your ears ----