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The spire of Saint-Epvre basilica in Nancy stands 84 meters high (276 ft) in the sky, so you can see it from afar.
This basilica was finished in 1871, and replaced a previous church of the same name demolished in 1863.
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Une belle flèche néogothique
La flèche de la basilique Saint-Epvre à Nancy se dresse dans le ciel à 84 mètre de haut, on la voit donc de loin.
Cette basilique a été terminée en 1871, et remplace une précedente église du même nom démolie en 1863.
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Nancy - Lorraine - France
The nave of Saint-Lazare cathedral in Autun dates from the height of the Romanesque in Burgundy, from the beginning of the 12th century, when the cathedral was built (1125-1135).
The elevation of the central vessel is on three levels: large arcades, false triforium and high windows. The vaults, redone in the 19th century, are composed of a broken vessel and punctuated by also broken beams and double rollers. They fall on small columns and fluted pilasters.
The vault culminates at more than 23 meters (75 ft).
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Un intérieur remarquable
La nef de la cathédrale Saint-Lazare d’Autun date de l’apogée du Roman en Bourgogne, au début du 12ème siècle, époque de la construction de la cathédral e(1125-1135).
L’élévation du vaisseau central est à trois niveaux : grandes arcades, faux triforium et fenêtres hautes. Les voûtes refaites au XIXe siècle, sont composées d’un vaisseau brisé et rythmées par des doubleaux brisés également et à double rouleau. Ils retombent sur des colonnettes et des pilastres cannelés.
La voute culmine à plus de 23 mètres.
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Autun - South Burgundy / Bourgogne du Sud - France
This superb Renaissance equestrian statue of Duke Antoine of Lorraine (1489-1544) adorns the gatehouse of the palace of the Lorraine's Dukes in Nancy. It took as a model the famous equestrian statue of King Louis XII in Blois.
The original statue, which dated from 1511-1512, was destroyed during the french Revolution. The current statue dates from 1851.
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Le fier duc
Cette superbe statue équestre Renaissance du duc Antoine de Lorraine (1489-1544), orne la porterie du palais des ducs de Lorraine à Nancy. Elle a pris pour modèle la célèbre statue éuquestre du roi Louis XII à Blois.
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La statue originale qui datait de 1511-1512 a été détruite à la Révolution. La statue actuelle date de 1851.
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Nancy - Lorraine - France
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A great day today again folks, with many flight ops of various birds and a very nice day was had, cannot wait to share.
This image was a huge crop and very far away from my shooting position, but cannot believe it looks so goog, never expected this outcome.
Thank you for stopping by it is as always much appreciated.
I had never visited Autun, because it is a bit far from home. I had the opportunity this time with the visit of my brother and his wife, and I did not regret it. The old town is very picturesque, and there are remarkable Roman remains.
Here, we discover in front of us Saint-Lazare cathedral. This extraordinary building dates from the beginning of the 12th century and was the place of an important pilgrimage on the road to Santiago de Compostela in the Middle Ages.
The church is quite difficult to take up close in its entirety, because there is no distance. So I didn't straighten the lines, to allow you to admire this superb Gothic style without distorting the perspective too much.
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La cathédrale Saint-Lazare d'Autun
Je n'avais jamais visité Autun, car c’est un peu loin de la maison. J’avais cette fois-ci l’occasion avec la visite de mon frère et de sa femme, et je ne l’ai pas regretté. La vieille ville est très pittoresque, et on y découvre des restes romains remarquables.
Ici, on découvre devant nous la cathédrale Saint-Lazare. Cet édifice extraordinaire date du début du 12ème siècle et était le lieu d’un pèlerinage important sur la route de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle au Moyen Âge.
L'église est assez difficile à prendre de près dans son intégralité, car on n’a aucun recul. Je n’ai donc pas redressé les lignes, pour vous permettre d’admirer ce superbe style gothique sans trop déformer la perspective.
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Autun - South Burgundy / Bourgogne du Sud - France
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"Für den Großteil der Menschheitsgeschicht war unser Verbrennen durch die Menge des zur Verfügung stehenden Brennstoffs begrenzt.
Aber follsile Brennstolffe sind nahezu unbegrenzt, und ihr Verbrennen findet ohne jede Rücksicht auf alte Grenzen statt.
Asl die Menschen anfingen , versteinterte wie auch lebende Landschaften zu verbrennen, änderten sie die Dynamik des planetaren Feuers," schreibt der Wildfeuer-Okologe stephen Pyne.
Indem wir nicht nur Holz von auf der Erdoberfläche wachsenden Bäumen verbrennen, sondern auch Kohle, Erdöhl underdgas, die unter der Erde begraben sind, und somit dramatisch mehr Energie durch verbrennung erzeugen, haben wur in nur wenigen Jahrhunderten die ökoligische und kulturelle Bedeutung des Feuers verändert.
( Das Pchtropfneexperiment 1927 in Gang gesetzt demonstriert die fllüssige Dynamik von Terr, Eine höchst zählflüssige Materie die in kürzeren Zeiträumen fest wirkt.
PITCH DROP übernimmt das technische Format diese ZEITLUPENTHEATERS und tropft alle zehn Jahre...
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Als zeitbasiertes Kunsterk.
, das vielleicht über Jahrhunterte umsetzten wird , ist Charrieres performende Skulptur eine Geste in Richtung einer geologischen Zeitskala.zu verstehen....
In diesem Kontex dient es dazu, unsere ästhetische Aufmerksamkeit auf die Materialität von Teer und auf seine Existenz jenseits unserer instumentellen Nutzungen als Baumaterial und Quelle von Erdöl neu zu kalibrieren.
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.Die Gewinnung von Teer bzw. Pech ist vermutlich sehr alt. Während Teer eindeutig ein Produkt trockener Destillation aus Hölzern oder Kohlen ist, kann man Pech dagegen als ein Folgeprodukt der Teerherstellung bezeichnen. Teer besitzt eine ölige Konsistenz und bleibt halbflüssig bzw. zäh, Pech dagegen behält seine zähflüssige Eigenschaft nur bei großer Hitze und härtet bei Erkalten aus.
Das Ausgangsmaterial von Kohle ist hauptsächlich pflanzlichen Ursprungs.
Typische Kohlebildung nimmt ihren Anfang in ausgedehnten Sumpfwäldern von Tiefebenen. Die Bäume binden mittels Photosynthese Kohlendioxid, CO2 aus der Luft und wandeln es in das Kohlenhydrat Zellulose und andere organische Verbindungen um.
Nach dem Absterben einzelner Bäume versinken diese im Sumpf und werden so dem normalen aeroben Zersetzungsprozess entzogen – es entsteht zunächst Torf.
Aus dem Torf entsteht Kohle, wenn es zu Absenkung über geologische Zeiträume hinweg, also viele dutzend Millionen Jahre kommt und zu Überdeckungen.
Dabei steigen mit zunehmender Versenkungstiefe sowohl der Umgebungsdruck als auch die Umgebungstemperatur bis weit über 1000°. Dies verursacht die sogenannte Inkohlung der torfigen Sedimente.
Dabei entsteht zunächst Braunkohle. Mit zunehmender Versenkung intensiviert sich die Inkohlung. Aus Braunkohle wird Steinkohle und schließlich Anthrazit. Deshalb ist die Qualität von Kohle oft umso besser, je tiefer sie in der Erde liegt und je älter sie ist.
Ähnliche Prozesse laufen bei der Entstehung von Öl und Gas ab. Der Künstler möchte uns die Zeitspanne unserer Verschwendung und der entsprechenden Klima- und Erdschädigung in der Proportion zur Entstehungszeit der fossilen Energieträger verdeutlichen ...
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Le maître-autel a été refait en 1952. Sur le mur de droite une fresque le Jugement Dernier attribué à Turone di Maxio vers 1360. Sur le côté gauche le monument à Cortesia Serego par Niccolò di Pietro Lamberti.
Niccolò di Piero Lamberti , également connu sous le surnom de Pela ( Florence , vers 1370 - vers 1425 ), était un sculpteur et architecte italien . On sait peu de choses sur la vie. Il se marie à Florence en 1392 . Il travailla longtemps sur le chantier de la cathédrale de Florence, Santa Maria del Fiore , collaborant avec Pietro di Giovanni Tedesco , Giovanni d'Ambrogio et Jacopo di Piero Guidi En 1415, Niccolò s'installe pour vivre et travailler à Venise , où son fils le rejoint bientôt. Ici, il a terminé le couronnement de la façade de la basilique de San Marco .
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🇬🇧 The high altar was rebuilt in 1952. On the right wall there is a fresco of the Last Judgement attributed to Turone di Maxio around 1360 and on the left side the monument to Cortesia Serego by Niccolò di Pietro Lamberti.
Niccolò di Piero Lamberti, also known as Pela (Florence, ca. 1370 - ca. 1425), was an Italian sculptor and architect. Little is known about his life. He married in Florence in 1392. He worked for a long time on the building site of the cathedral of Florence, Santa Maria del Fiore , collaborating with Pietro di Giovanni Tedesco , Giovanni d'Ambrogio and Jacopo di Piero Guidi In 1415, Niccolò moved to live and work in Venice , where his son soon joined him. Here he completed the crowning of the façade of the Basilica of San Marco .
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🇮🇹 L'altare maggiore è stato ricostruito nel 1952. Sulla parete destra si trova un affresco del Giudizio Universale attribuito a Turone di Maxio intorno al 1360 e sul lato sinistro il monumento a Cortesia Serego di Niccolò di Pietro Lamberti.
Niccolò di Piero Lamberti, detto Pela (Firenze, 1370 circa - 1425 circa), è stato uno scultore e architetto italiano. Poco si sa della sua vita. Si sposò a Firenze nel 1392. Lavorò a lungo nel cantiere della cattedrale di Firenze, Santa Maria del Fiore, collaborando con Pietro di Giovanni Tedesco, Giovanni d'Ambrogio e Jacopo di Piero Guidi Nel 1415 Niccolò si trasferì a vivere e lavorare a Venezia, dove lo raggiunse presto il figlio. Qui completò il coronamento della facciata della Basilica di San Marco.
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Eteläesplanadi 24: The windows overlook Mannerheimintie, Eteläesplanadi and Erottajankatu. This is a classic beauty and a spectacular landmark in the Separator Corner. This is your choice when you are looking for a stylish and representative office in a spectacular location in the heart of Helging. The magnificent building was designed by Theodor Höijer. The angle of the separator is full of decorative and stopping details. The valuable property, completed in 1893, is in a great location at the intersection of the Separator and the Esplanade in the Haue district.
Augustijnenrei in the Ezelstraat Quarter, in northern Bruges, Flanders, Belgium.
It is a watercourse which runs as an extension of the Speelmansrei, from the Ezelbrug to the Torenbrug, from where it continues as the Gouden-Handrei. A street of the same name is located on the northern bank and runs from the Vlamingbrug to the Oost-Gistelhof.
The name "Augustijnenrei" refers to the lost Augustinian monastery founded around 1276. Located in one of the wealthiest districts of the city, the monastery church became the religious center of the Spanish and Italian nations, as well as of the Chamber of Commerce. The merchants of Genoa, Lucca, Pisa, Venice, the nations of Castile and Navarre had their chapel there.
Guilds and craftsmen also came to the Augustinians via the Commerce Chamber, among whom the skippers, the tapestry weavers, the gray workers, the barbers and surgeons, as well as the fencers, had their altars there. They brought wealth and prosperity to this monastery.
The church, monastery and school were sold in 1797 and largely demolished in the following years. The space where the monastery used to be was occupied by a brewery, a garage and a few houses. Until 1950, parts of the closing wall still existed. Until about 1980 relics of the monastery building were still present along the Augustijnenrei.
On the site of the former monastery church there is now a parking lot and a small square with lime trees along the Augustijnenrei. What remains of the former abbey is the large garden, the farm in Jan Miraelstraat and a former part of the college in Hoedenmakersstraat. In 1987, excavation works were carried out and 14th-century burial vaults with paintings were uncovered, as well as foundations of some parts of the monastery.
The Augustijnenrei lied at the foot of the first city walls of Bruges and was dug in 1127-1128 together with the Smedenrei, the Speelmansrei and the Gouden-Handrei. In 1270 the Augustijnenrei, together with the other inner canals, was deepened to allow shipping on it.
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The site has gone through many stages during its nearly 100-year history. Originally, the property served as a home for business families in Helsinki and as a glorious hotel. Now the premises are office and retail space.
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"Tomar is a Portuguese city belonging to the district of Satarem. The city has several historical monuments, including the Convent of Christ , declared a World Heritage Site"
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Coupole au plafond du Musée des Beaux-Arts de Paris
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My first approach on this DSO, again a clear night without any wind and pretty goog seeing, also moderate dew - conditions we do not get so often at my site in late summer/fall.
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telescope: Skywatcher Esprit ED80
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Generator of mechanical energy and then hydroelectricity, the gorge of the Magog River is the cradle of industrial development in Sherbrooke. It is located in the city center at the heart of the museum network and joins the Lac-des-Nations promenade to downtown Sherbrooke. Footbridges overhanging the dams and paths have been developed, thus enhancing the natural qualities of this space.
Observation belvederes also allow you to admire an exceptional panorama.
I came specially to Paris to see this exhibition which closed in September 2023. I have always been very fond of ancient Egyptian art. So, I did not regret the visit. It was very beautiful, very interesting and full of exceptional pieces that usually never leave Egypt.Some of the pieces on display were for the first time outside Egypt. A big thanks to the Egyptian authorities who allowed us to discover these treasures.
To find out everything about this exhibition: www-expo--ramses-com.translate.goog/lexposition/?_x_tr_sl...
The Grande Halle de la Villette was built between 1865 and 1867 and was a part of the La Vilette's large slaughterhouses. When la Villette's park was created between 1983 and 1985, it became a large exhibition center which houses trade fairs and temporary exhibitions.
The lions fountain which features prominently in front of the Grande Halle dates from 1811 and was created by the engineer Pierre Simon-Girard. It was initially erected on the current Place de la République and then served as a water tower for the Marais and Temple districts. It was moved in 1867 to its current location in the entrance courtyard of what was the La Villette slaughterhouse market.
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L’exposition Ramsès II à la grande Halle de la Villette
Je suis venu spécialement à Paris pour voir cette exposition qui a fermé en septembre 2023. J’ai toujours été très friand de l’art antique égyptien. Aussi, je n’ai pas regretté la visite. C’était très beau, très intéressant et plein de pièces exceptionnelles qui ne quittent jamais l’Égypte habituellement. Certaines des pièces exposées étaient pour la première fois hors d'Egype. Un grand merci aux autorités égyptienne qui nous ont permis de découvrir ces trésors.
Pour tout savoir sur cette expostion : www.expo-ramses.com/
La Grande Halle de la Villette fut érigée entre 1865 et 1867 et faisait partie des grands abattoirs de la Villette. Lorsque le parc de la Villette a été créée entre 1983 et 1985, c’est devenu un grand centre d’exposition qui abrite salons et expositions temporaires.
La fontaine aux lions qui figure en bonne place devant la Grande Halle date de 1811 et a été créée par l’ingénieur Pierre Simon-Girard. Elle était érigée initialement sur la place de la République actuelle et servait alors de château d’eau pour les quartiers du Marais et du Temple. Elle a été déplacée en 1867 sur son emplacement actuel dans la cour d’entrée de ce qui était le marché abattoir de la Villette
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Paris - France
Here we discover, under the extraordinary light at the end of the day, the gorgeou Latona fountain in full activity with the Royal Way and the Grand Canal in the background, 1670 m long (5479 ft), in a perfect axis. This immense view is called the Grande Perspective.
It required gigantic works during the time of Louis XIV to bring water to the palace. The water came from the Seine river 10 km away (6,3 mi), 163 meters lower (535 ft), via the Marly machine. Nowadays, the waters of the Versailles park operate in a closed circuit; an electric pump pumps water from the Grand Canal and replenishes the park's reservoirs, with rainwater providing the supplement.
The fountains in the park do not work constantly. It is only during the Great Waters that they are active.
To find out everything about the water supply to Versailles Palace: culturezvous-com.translate.goog/sous-fontaines-versailles...
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Le bassin de Latone et la Grande Perspective
On découvre ici sous la lumière extraordinaire de fin de journée le somptueux bassin de Latone tout en eaux avec en décor l’allée Royale et le Grand Canal au fond, long de 1670 m dans un axe parfait. Cette immense vue s’appelle la Grande Perspective.
Il a fallu des travaux gigantesques à l’époque de Louis XIV pour amener l’eau jusqu’au palais. L’eau venait de la Seine à 10 km de là, 163 mètres plus bas, via par la machine de Marly.
De nos jours, les eaux du parc de Versailles fonctionnent en circuit fermé; une pompe électrique pompe l'eau du Grand Canal et réalimente les réservoirs du parc, l'eau de pluie apportant le complément.
Les fontaines du parc ne fonctionnent pas en permanence, cela serait trop coûteux. C’est seulement pendant les Grandes eaux qu’elles sont en activité.
Pour tout savoir sur l'alimentation en eau du château de Versailles : culturezvous.com/sous-fontaines-versailles-coulisses-gran...
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The Groentenmarkt is a square in the historic city center of Ghent . The Great Butcher's House has been located on the square since 1251 . The original wooden structure was replaced by the current building in the early 15th century . The square used to house a cattle market and later, from 1366 to 1689 , a fish market, to which the Viskopershuis still refers. The fish market later moved to Sint-Veerleplein and was eventually housed in the building on that square that is now called the old fish market .
The former name of the Vegetable Market was the Fish Market.
Four wooden flogging posts once demarcated the market. Sire Gheleyn van Maldeghem, who had violated the privileges of the people of Ghent, had to replace the wooden posts with stone ones as punishment. The column, placed in the middle of Sint-Veerleplein in 1926, with a crowned lion at the top refers to this and is called Sire van Maldegem . The column is a souvenir, presented to the organizers of the 1913 World's Fair .
In 1812, an 8 m high bluestone pump in Empire style in the shape of an obelisk was placed in the center of the square. The water pump in bluestone was built by Jean-Baptiste van de Cappelle according to a design by master builder Pierre-Jean de Broe . When digging the pump well, a piece of quay wall was found, which indicates that boats used to be moored and the square was connected to the Leie behind the Butcher's House via a canal that ran under the meat house.
Hami Dahaidao is a clear example of what a Yadan is. In China there are quite a few of these so-called geological forests and in the province of Xinjiang there are several geological formations with this type of Yadan structure, the most beautiful and well-known being those in the Lop Nur Desert. This one in particular is known as "Devil City" or "Hami Devil City" due to the disturbing and supernatural atmosphere created by the imposing and steep rock formations, which can resemble the ruins of a city, and with a supernatural appearance. In China, it is common to use names similar to this, such as Ghost City, Ghost Desert, the City of the Eight Devils... generic names that increase the supernatural and mystery of these Yadan places. The word Yadan does not have an exact translation into other languages. In the scientific community, the word "yardang" is used to refer to this type of geological formation, which is characteristic of desert areas and is the result of wind erosion. Yardang also has no exact translation into any language. The word Yadan, as a set or the word yardang as a geological formation, are terms that come from Uyghur, a language spoken by the Uygur ethnic group, inhabitants of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in northwest China. A yardang is formed from rocks or sediments that are sculpted by the wind, creating elongated ridges, often with parallel grooves, where the different sedimentary strata are clearly distinguished, sometimes in several different colors. They vary in size, from formations a few meters long to others several kilometers long. This erosion process lasts for thousands or millions of years. At first, water currents are the main element of erosion. But when places become arid and waterless, it is then that the wind mostly does the work of shaping or "sculpting" these natural sculptures with elongated and strange shapes. The wind, blowing over the surface, selectively erodes the softer layers of rock or sediment, leaving behind the harder layers in the form of ridges or protuberances. It is a combined action of abrasion by the wearing away of sand particles carried by the wind and by deflation, removing the eroded and loose material from the rock, which is carried away by the wind itself. This aeolian process occurs when the wind always blows in the same direction and constantly collides with the same point of the yardang. That's why yardangs form exclusively in desert areas, where the wind can move at high speed, raising large quantities or dust clouds of sand. The tiny grains of suspended sand impact the yardang rock, eroding it imperceptibly. This erosion process acts as a natural sculptor, carving unique, often fantastical and fanciful shapes into the landscape. These yardangs, sculpted by nature, over time, after thousands or millions of years of being patiently shaped by the wind, are eventually completely destroyed and simply turned into dust and sand. The Great Sphinx of Giza, for example, was originally a yardang that began to erode more than 40,000 years ago. It was sculpted by nature, especially by the wind, and eventually, the Egyptians of the Pharaonic period used it as material to carve the Sphinx. Yadan or yardang landscapes tend to have elongated shapes, with one side exposed to the wind, which is usually steeper, and the other, gentler, on the opposite side. However, this erosion can give rise to very diverse forms, such as narrow ridges, mushroom-shaped structures, formations with a parallel structure of sedimentary strata, or very complex and imaginative structures. The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is located in the extreme northwest of China and is the largest province in the country. This region, located in Central Asia, has a semi-arid to arid climate and is abundant in deserts and dry, arid areas. The best known is the Taklamakan Desert, which is the second largest desert on the planet. Another is the Gurbantunggut Desert, but this Lop Nur Desert is probably the most beautiful, being a Yadan landscape, where yardang formations abound. Xinjiang has a complex ethnic composition, as it is inhabited primarily by Uygurs, but also by Mongols, Russians, Han ethnic groups, Hui, Xibe, Tibetans, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and Tajiks. This is because this vast province borders countries as diverse and different as Mongolia, or at the opposite extreme, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. It also shares borders with Russia and the former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and... Tajikistan.
Badlands is an Anglicism used to refer to wastelands, which are especially prevalent in the United States and are similar to yardangs. But Bruce Springsteen's song speaks of a different kind of barren or wasteland. He uses the term "Badlands" metaphorically to refer to other equally real places or situations. It's a song about resilience, perseverance, and hope amidst the adversity that is often encountered throughout life.
Palau Sant Jordi, Montjuïc Mountain, Barcelona 2002.
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Okie - J. J. Cale (1974)
An admirable "star" who sadly faded. The best.
Cuando tú y yo estemos listos ya no estaremos atados a la Tierra. Viajaremos a través de la noche cristalina, con destino a las estrellas. El cielo guarda un misterio envuelto en un sonido a través de los ojos del tiempo con destino a las estrellas... tú y yo...
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It's hard to decide which is J.J. Cale's best album. My favorite might be "5," but "Okie" is possibly Cale's most authentic. The album's title gives a clear reference to his roots. John Weldon Cale was born in Oklahoma City and grew up in Tulsa, a city that shaped his life. J.J. Cale is key to understanding what was called the "Tulsa sound," a musical genre that blends blues, rockabilly, and country. An Okie is a person who belongs to the state of Oklahoma. Okies have their own culture, dialect, music, and folklore. In other parts of the United States, such as California, the word "Okie" is used to refer to the very poor migrants from Oklahoma who arrived in search of work, fleeing the Great Depression. The "Okie" migration developed primarily during the 1930s. One of the most famous photographs in existence is "Migrant Mother" (1936) by Dorothea Lange, considered an iconic image of the Great Depression. It is a portrait of Florence Owens Thompson, an "okie" migrant, gazing anxiously into the distance, with a baby on her lap and two children huddled around her, reflecting the plight of farmworkers who migrated to California during the Great Depression. Although the most common meaning of "okie" is simply someone who was born or lives in Oklahoma or as a term to describe migrants from Oklahoma, it has occasionally been used as a pejorative word, as is often the case with all migration movements.
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PS: I hope you have a happy holiday and some happy... summer days.
This extraordinary funerary monument dates from the Renaissance (around 1511) and would be the work of Mansuy Gauvain, sculptor at the court of Bar and Lorraine at the beginning of the 16th century. It originally housed at its base the sculpted tomb of the Duke, represented kneeling before the Virgin.
Vandals unfortunately destroyed the lower part of the tomb and its magnificent statues during the french Revolution. You can get an idea of this masterpiece as it was at the beginning on the left side image taken from an 18th century lithography (source: Nancy libraries, P-FG-ES-00266). The photo on the right side shows the monument nowadays : only the upper part of the tomb remains, called the enfeu.
To find out more: patrimoine--de--lorraine-blogspot-com.translate.goog/2017...
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Le monument funéraire du duc René II
Ce monument funéraire extraordinaire date de la Renaissance (vers 1511) et serait l’œuvre de Mansuy Gauvain, sculpteur à la cour de Bar et de Lorraine au début du XVIe siècle. Il abritait à l'origine à sa base le tombeau sculpté du duc, représenté agenouillé devant la Vierge.
Des vandales ont malheureusement détruit durant la Révolution la partie basse du tombeau et ses magnifiques statues. Vous pouvez vous faire une idée de ce chef d'oeuvre tel qu'il était à l'origine sur l'image de gauche tirée d'une lithographie du 18ème siècle (source : bibliothèques de Nancy, P-FG-ES-00266). La photo de droite montre le monument de nos jours : il ne reste que la partie supérieure du tombeau, appelée l'enfeu.
Pour en savoir plus : patrimoine-de-lorraine.blogspot.com/2017/01/nancy-54-muse...
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Nancy - - église des Cordeliers / Cordeliers church - Lorraine - France
We are at 3,445 m (11,302 ft) altitude, in Mittelallalin, outlet of the “Alpine metro”. On arrival, a landscape of great beauty is revealed before our amazed eyes. We have a front row seat to admire the nearby Allalinhorn (4,027 m - 13,212 ft). Summer skiing is practiced here. It was late morning, it was mild and the weather was radiant. We met lots of returning skiers there (from the end of the morning, skiing was no longer allowed, because it was too mild).
The “Alpine metro” is an underground funicular, the highest in Europe. Built in 1984, it extends the cable car which goes from Saas-Fee to Felskinn (2,980 m - 9,977 ft). Its tunnel is 1,447 meters (4,747 feet) long, with a height difference of 465 meters and a maximum slope of 48%. In about 3 minutes (source: Wikipedia), we go from 2,980 m (9,843ft) to 3,445 meters (11,302 ft).
To find out more about the “Alpine metro”: www-remontees--mecaniques-net.translate.goog/bdd/reportag...
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Une vue grandiose sur l'Allalinhorn
Nous sommes à 3445 m d'altitude, à Mittelallalin, débouché du « métro alpin ». À l’arrivée, un paysage de toute beauté se dévoile sous nos yeux émerveillés. Nous sommes aux premières loges pour admirer l’Allalinhorn (4027 m), tout proche. On pratique du ski d’été à cet endroit. On était en fin de matinée, il faisait doux et le temps était radieux. Nous y avons rencontré plein de skieurs qui revenaient (à partir de la fin de matinée, le ski n’était plus autorisé, car il faisait trop doux).
Le « métro alpin » est un funiculaire souterrain, le plus haut d’Europe. Construit en 1984, il prolonge le téléphérique qui va de Saas-Fee à Felskinn (2980 m). Son tunnel est long de 1 447 mètres, avec un dénivelé de 465 mètres et une pente maximale de 48%. En environ 3 minutes (source : Wikipedia), on passe de 2980 à 3445 mètres.
Pour en savoir plus sur le « métro alpin » : www.remontees-mecaniques.net/bdd/reportage-funi-115-metro...
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Saas-Fee - Mittelallalin - Valais - Switzerland / Suisse
Nestled amidst the awe-inspiring Swiss Alps, the Gotthard Tunnel is an engineering marvel that traverses the heart of the mountainous terrain. Stretching nearly 17 kilometres (10.5 miles), this bi-directional tunnel offers an important link in the Swiss motorway network, connecting the northern and southern regions of Switzerland.
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Moreover, as a significant transalpine route, the tunnel is one of the key passages for drivers journeying between northern and southern Europe, embodying both Switzerland's engineering prowess and its crucial position in the European transportation network. With constantly updated live news, the tunnel is both safe and efficient.
Read more: vignetteswitzerland-com.translate.goog/gotthard-tunnel/?_...
The appropriate music: youtu.be/tYE7KQWVZ5M?si=Ybb6mu85gPOkVwFn
Explore position: 76 on Friday, November 21, 2025
The Nancy School Museum is devoted to the artistic movement of Art Nouveau in Nancy (early 20th century) known as the Ecole de Nancy (Nancy School). Housed in the former property of Eugène Corbin, a great patron of the movement, it contains some very fine pieces.
Let’s discover for example this cozy living room. A superb grand piano dated 1905 by Louis Majorelle, called "the death of the swan" sits in the middle of the room. The first of the 2 paintings, dated 1905, is a portrait of the Corbin couple by Victor Prouvé. The 2nd painting dated 1902 shows a city scene at the beginning of the 20th century by Charles Wittman.
To find out more about this museum and Nancy School : www-patrimoine--histoire-fr.translate.goog/P_Lorraine/Nan...
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Un salon cossu
Le musée de l'École de Nancy est consacré au courant artistique de l'Art nouveau nancéien (début 20ème siècle) connu sous le nom d'Ecole de Nancy. Aménagé dans l'ancienne propriété d'Eugène Corbin, grand mécène du mouvement, il contient de très belles pièces.
Découvrons par exemple ce salon cossu . Un superbe piano à queue daté de 1905 de Louis Majorelle, appelé "la mort du cygne" trône au mileu de la pièce. Le premier des 2 tableaux, daté de 1905, est un portrait des époux Corbin par Victor Prouvé. Le 2ème tableau daté de 1902 montre une scène de ville au début du XXe siècle
de Charles Wittmann.
Pour en savoir plus sur ce musée et sur l'Ecole de Nancy : www.patrimoine-histoire.fr/P_Lorraine/Nancy/Nancy-Musee-d...
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Musée de l'Ecode de Nancy / Nancy School Museum - Nancy - Lorraine - France