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In Ueno zoo there are some buildings much older than the zoo itself (which itself was founded in 1882). This five stories pagoda originally dates to 1631 but later had to be rebuilt after a fire. It was previously the property of the Kan'ei-ji temple, but in 1958 it was donated to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the management given to the zoo.
Interior, Huesca, Spain
Abbey of San Pedro el Viejo is a former Benedictine monastery. The present Romanesque structure was built by the Benedictines in the 12th century. The name "San Pedro el Viejo", or "Saint Peter the Old", refers to the fact that the Visigothic monastery building that was given to them predated the Moorish occupation. The site now consists mostly of the cloisters and the church. It has been a national monument since 1886, and is one of the most important buildings for the Romanesque architecture of Aragon.
The former chapter room has been since the 13th century the Chapel of San Benito or Royal Pantheon (Panteón Real) and contains the tombs of two kings of Aragon: Alfonso I, the Battler, and his brother and successor Ramiro II, the Monk.
Lago de Atitlán desde Panajachel (Guatemala).
Sigma 10-20mm + Cokin filter : GND8
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Here's a shot from our garden that was given the impasto treatment for Sliders Sunday. Topaz Glow and Impression, among other plug-ins, were used. Also submitted for Our Daily Challenge: Garden or Gardening
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Abu Simbel is a historic site comprising two massive rock cut temples in the village of Abu Simbel أبو سمبل, Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, near the border with Sudan. It is situated on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km (140 mi) southwest of Aswan (about 300 km (190 mi) by road). The twin temples were originally carved out of the mountainside in the 13th century BC, during the 19th Dynasty reign of the Pharaoh Ramesses II. They serve as a lasting monument to the king Ramesses II. His wife Nefatari and children can be seen in smaller figures by his feet, considered to be of lesser importance and were not given the same position of scale. This commemorates his victory at the Battle of Kadesh. Their huge external rock relief figures have become iconic.
PARQUE EDUARDO VII (EDWARD VII PARK). The name was given to it in 1903 following the visit of the English King Edward VII, before it was called Parque da Liberdade. Lisboa / Lisbon, PORTUGAL.
This is the Basalis species. This beast has been given a few nicknames, one being the nuclear bug, another being the New York bee killer.
Vive la France...! Le 14 Juillet à Paris . The National day of France ! No. 0126.
"Bastille Day is the common name given in English-speaking countries to the national day of France, which is celebrated on 14 July each year. In French, it is formally called la Fête nationale (French pronunciation: [la fɛt nasjɔnal]; "The National Celebration") and commonly and legally le 14 juillet (French pronunciation: [lə katɔʁz(ə) ʒɥijɛ]; "the 14th of July").[3]
The French National Day is the anniversary of Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789,[1][2] a turning point of the French Revolution,[4] as well as the Fête de la Fédération which celebrated the unity of the French people on 14 July 1790. Celebrations are held throughout France. The oldest and largest regular military parade in Europe[citation needed] is held on 14 July on the Champs-Élysées in Paris in front of the President of the Republic, along with other French officials and foreign guests."
Le 14 JuilletN 1 est la fête nationale de la République française. C'est un jour férié en France.
Elle a été instituée par la loi Raspail1 du 6 juillet 1880, pour commémorer la prise de la Bastille du 14 juillet 1789, symbole de la fin de la monarchie absolue3,4, ainsi que la Fête de la Fédération de 17905, symbole de l'union de la Nation. La loi ne mentionne pas quel est l'évènement commémoré : « La République adopte le 14 Juillet comme jour de fête nationale annuelle » (article unique)3.
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ROTTERDAM, 2e Maasvlakte - The Container ship Ever Given (built in 2018), which got stuck in the Suez Canal in Marc 23h, arrived after 106 days in the Dutch Port of Rotterdam after being released by authorities in Egypte.
The 400-metre (1,312-foot) vessel is carrying about 18,300 Containers on board. Belonging to the largest Contaner Ships in the World.
Silver bracelet given to me in 1972.
HMM!
The frame is 5.08 cm (2inches)
Macro Mondays: Gold or Silver
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* Given that Spurn Point is relatively close to Hull I guess it's surprising I do not go there often. It is the oddest and wildest part of East Yorkshire with huge skies. However I find it too desolate to really enjoy, though some of my friends who are serious birders love it . This shot was taken on the narrowest parts of the spit. On the left hand side is the North Sea and on the right the waters of the Humber estuary . The little wooden cabin is a shelter in case a high tide cuts you off from the mainland which is not uncommon. You can see the lighthouse which is about four miles further along the spit.
Its a hard place to describe so I will borrow some text from the Yorkshire wildlife trust .
From the Yorkshire wildlife trust website
Spurn Point (or Spurn Head as it is also known) is a narrow sand spit on the tip of the coast of the East Riding of Yorkshire, that reaches into the North Sea and forms the north bank of the mouth of the Humber estuary. It is over 3 miles long, almost half the width of the estuary at that point, and as little as 50 yards wide in places. The southernmost tip is known as Spurn Head or Spurn Point and is the home to an RNLI lifeboat station and disused lighthouse. It forms part of the civil parish of Easington.
Spurn Head covers 280 acres above high water and 450 acres of foreshore. It has been owned since 1960 by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and is a designated National Nature Reserve, Heritage Coast and is part of the Humber Flats, Marshes and Coast Special Protection Area.
The peninsula is made up from sand and shingle as well as Boulder Clay eroded from the Holderness coastline washed down the coastline from Flamborough Head. Material is washed down the coast by longshore drift and accumulates to form the long, narrow embankment in the sheltered waters inside the mouth of the Humber estuary. It is maintained by plants, especially Marram grass . Waves carry material along the peninsula to the tip, continually extending it; as this action stretches the peninsula it also narrows it to the extent that the sea can cut across it in severe weather. When the sea cuts across it permanently, everything beyond the breach is swept away, only to eventually reform as a new spit pointing further south. This cycle of destruction and reconstruction occurs approximately every 250 years. The now crumbling defences will not be replaced and the spit will continue to move westwards at a rate of 2 metres per year, keeping pace with the coastal erosion further north.
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Given a colour modification & slight blur, the loft conversion continues to be a very popular way of extending the living space in houses.
Osteospermum is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Calenduleae, one of the smaller tribes of the sunflower/daisy family Asteraceae. They are known as the daisybushes or African daisies. It has been given several common names: African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. Osteospermum used to belong to the genus Dimorphotheca, but only the annual species remain in that genus; the perennials belong to Osteospermum. It has been given several common names: African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. There are about 50 species, native to Africa, 35 species in southern Africa, and the southwestern Arabian Peninsula. They are half-hardy perennials or sub-shrubs. 21471
I was given strict instructions I was not allowed to stand on the rocks at all to take images. The tide was coming in and huge waves were crashing through the cavern and over the rocks. You wouldn't know it from this long exposure though.
This image was taken from a ledge on the side of the rock-face. The sea spray was so bad that I only got few usable images.
Note to self. When it is that wild and windy, it really isn't worth the effort. Try as I might I could not get the filters clean between images.
I am starting my field survey season and already have way too much work. I will be cutting back posting and commenting to a few times a week to try to manage my time. In the words fellow photographer Leon-"please don't desert me'!
Alongside the Union Pacific’s mainline at North Lake, Wisconsin - Sparkling overnight frost has given sections of spare rail a covering of Pure Cold. – November 2015 ~~ A Jeff Hampton Photograph ©
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If you've given foraging Bees a closer look you'll have seen them carrying pollens of various colors. Mostly if you're new at this they'll be yellow or white or greenish. Here's one who's gathering Red Stuff from the flowers of Redstem Filaree. Now, if you were to open a beehive to examine the storage cells for pollen, you'd notice that the various colors are stored separately. Scientists don't know yet why this is so and to what different (?) uses those various colors are put.
Also known as Rüppell's Griffon Vulture, this species was given an IUCN status of critically endangered in 2015. Only eight years prior, in 2007, its IUCN status was "near threatened", and it was subsequently degraded down through "vulnerable" and "endangered" to its current status. The BirdLife International Fact Sheet for this species estimates that there are only 22,000 individuals left in the world. The biggests threats are poisoning (a technique used to kill predators of livestock, this species and other carrion feeders are also impacted), medicinal purposes, and habitat loss. This species is also considered the highest flying bird in the world. There is documented collision with a commercial airliner at 37,000 feet (the bird was sucked into the engine, killing the bird; the engine was shut down and the plane landed safely).
An image given a second life in these travel-restricted times.
It was taken in 2014 near Malcoff, Derbyshire and is a straight repost of the original upload. Eccles Pike can be seen in the distance.
Processed for effect I figured the title spoke for itself. Looks best full-screen.
28th April 2014
Stunning reflection of the
Hall
Bodnant Garden is a National Trust property near Tal-y-Cafn, Conwy, Wales, overlooking the Conwy Valley towards the Carneddau mountains. Founded in 1874 and developed by five generations of one family, it was given to the National Trust in 1949.
This alien head rock souvenir was given to me by Coyote, proprietor of Coyote's Flying Saucer Retrievals and Repairs Service located in scenic Jacumba, California a small desert town along I-8. Back in 2018, I stopped by after visiting the Desert View Tower and checked out his facility; BTW, he's the owner of the flying saucer that I use every so often. He and Luna, his dog, were very kind and allowed me to get a few pics of the yard and shared some great stories. If you happen to see the Desert View Tower (it's on In-Ko-Pah Road off I-8) that's where you'll find Coyote, stop in and say hi. He might also give you a alien head souvenir and maybe some stickers if he has any left. I included the pic I got of him and Luna in the first comment.
The original marker color faded so I touched it up with a gold Sharpie. Weird how it looks like real gold...don't you think. :)
Nikon 55mm f/2.8 NIKKOR Micro, 14 Image Focus Stack shot at f/8.0.
Osteospermum is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Calenduleae, one of the smaller tribes of the sunflower/daisy family Asteraceae. They are known as the daisybushes or African daisies. It has been given several common names: African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. Osteospermum used to belong to the genus Dimorphotheca, but only the annual species remain in that genus; the perennials belong to Osteospermum. It has been given several common names: African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. There are about 50 species, native to Africa, 35 species in southern Africa, and the southwestern Arabian Peninsula. They are half-hardy perennials or sub-shrubs. 33653
This work is done for continuing with my Positive Flags of the Nations with especially appreciating music during these lockdown times.
Also for Finding the Beauty in the World Today Despite the Hardships Given Us by the Coronavirus.
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Another of my shots from my early visit to Knowlton Church.
The misty morning was a bonus this visit and what looks like mist in the lower forground,is in fact moisture on my grad filter.
I thought it has given another dimension to the scene,so I have left it in.
This only occurred due to the sun warming the filter in the cold conditions.
This coyote has given me some great photo opportunities lately. He has been seen in a cemetery that also has fields, woods, and a swamp area surrounding it.
...my tripod is here! I didn't bring mine from Malaysia as our luggage was too heavy when we traveled to UK :)
Thanks to Amazon for their speedy delivery, I received my Giottos tripod today. It is a heavier (2.1 kg) tripod compared to my Manfrotto back home, which I think is better given the weather here in Scotland.
Will try to get some shots with it this weekend... depending on the weather though. Have a great weekend!
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This is from the apple orchard near my house. The owners have given me permission to wander in there and take photos. It's a dreamy experience.
This orchid was given to me as a Christmas present in 2020. It was given to me as a 'Blue Orchid'.
I was pleased to see that it was setting new buds Christmas 2021 a year later. I was interested to see what it's natural colour would be as blue orchids have die injected into them.
This little beauty has emerged over the last few days. It is still only 5mm across, so I am looking forward to seeing it in full bloom (along with the other 4 blooms)
Given how introspective the “One Is The Loneliest Number” lyrics are and how generally downbeat the song is, one might suspect that it was inspired by a relationship break up or some other sad situation. In reality, however, Harry Nilsson was compelled to pen "One Is The Loneliest Number" after he made a phone call but got a busy signal. The “beep, beep, beep,” of the engaged telephone line caught his attention and the singer-songwriter incorporated a similar sound into the opening piano chords of his song.
sharpness and detail will go a long way to render it commonplace :-)
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sunrise, atlantic beach, north carolina
Osteospermum is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Calenduleae, one of the smaller tribes of the sunflower/daisy family Asteraceae. They are known as the daisybushes or African daisies. It has been given several common names: African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. Osteospermum used to belong to the genus Dimorphotheca, but only the annual species remain in that genus; the perennials belong to Osteospermum. It has been given several common names: African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. There are about 50 species, native to Africa, 35 species in southern Africa, and the southwestern Arabian Peninsula. They are half-hardy perennials or sub-shrubs. 9541
This island of volcanic origin was given this name for a reason. The uninhabited island of Suluda is washed by clear waters with a turquoise hue. And snow-white sand on it gives even more resemblance to the Maldives. There are many beautiful bays around the island itself. A long anchorage with access to one of the 3 beaches on the island gives unforgettable impressions and beautiful pictures to remember.
The Anholt Castle is a moated castle that was also the name given to the former city of Anholt, now a suburb of Isselburg in North Rhine-Westphalia. The origins of this castle lie in a fortress from the 12th century to secure the possession of the diocese of Utrecht (The Netherlands). Scourse: wikipedia.
We were walking along with friends also keen to photography and someone had brought this crystal ball with him. I don't have one so given the chance, I got me a quick shot, just for fun! Turned out to be pretty cute! And... fun!
So... enter the Upside Down Land!!! :-)
I had a walk up to this old Hawthorn on Bordley Moor....sadly now bereft of any sign of life. It did sport a few leaves a while ago but nothing now, and many of the branches have been smashed by the elements. Sad to see it falling apart as it has given a few togs like me a reason to wander these limestone heights over the years.
Well been a week since my last post and working on some new hobbies so this isn’t my usual post. I have begun to treat myself with some preventative herbal medicine right now I am working on my immune defenses given its everything season out there. I spent many months reading and researching and have narrowed some things down that seemed to have some great abilities to fire up the immune system pre sickness and I think this one so far is a winner you can look up the ingredients and their benefits on your own if you are interested as I can only tell you what works for me.
Immuno-T
1 part each dried Elderberry, Rose Hips, Echinacea Root, Astragalus, Ginger
I like mine herbs powdered so mix in a spice grinder for maximum extraction; otherwise 3-4 tsp in a 1l mason jar filled with boiling water, let steep 10 minutes drink then hot or cold and a spoonful of honey makes the medicine go down so does a slice or two lemon.
I took this on Oct 24th, 2021 with my D850 and Tamron 15-30 f2.8 G2 Lens at 30mm, 5s, f8 ISO 64 processed in LR, PS +Topaz ,and DXO
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given to me from my grandsons...
I planted them outside and these images were taken through my front window.
With all the rain and wind we're getting.... the petals are all on the ground!!
Enjoying seasons change has much to offer us. The climate, the length of daylight and the warmth of the Sun. The color of our surroundings and shades of any given color. It’s appealing of course for most of us outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the “Richness Of Spring.”
18-May-2023
One of the most fascinating aspects of meteorology is its interaction with landforms and geography in general.
A given flow, a given front, a given Low (pression) do not live on their own, but in the interaction they have with the earth's surface, loading themselves with moisture as they cross oceans, seas and large lakes and releasing it when they encounter barriers such as mountain ranges.
The mountain ranges create thermal contrasts and accumulate clouds on the windward slopes (stau), greatly increasing the rainfall on these slopes and limiting it (possible Foehn) on the leeward ones.
The higher and longer the chain, the more these phenomena are exacerbated.
Meteorology, in the interaction of tropospheric dynamics with the earth's surface, generates microclimates, i.e. particular and recurring meteorological trends over small areas which are markedly different (in rain-thermal terms) from the trend that should occur within the climatic belt to which the small area belongs and which differs from the others, even contiguous ones, according to the variations brought about by the orographic variables.
Meteorology is much, much more than the (complex and fascinating) weather forecasts, which "today" are computerized by powerful calculators which, starting from data taken in real time from weather stations all over the planet, issue a series of short and medium term projections on how the meteorological situation will evolve subsequently.