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The Longmen Grottoes (aka Longmen Caves) is a UNESCO–listed world heritage site which has thousands of statues of Buddha carved in caves excavated from its surrounding cliffs. Unfortunately, the site was subjected to significant vandalism and senseless destruction at several points in its history. Major artifacts were removed by Western collectors and souvenir hunters during the early 20th century and by the Japanese during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The heads of many statues were also destroyed during the Cultural Revolution.
The Chinese government has since recognized the cultural and tourist importance of the Longmen Grottoes and has been active engaged in the preservation and restoration of the site. For more information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longmen_Grottoes
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All I wanted to do was drive to The Dalles and take some pictures of wildflowers in front of mountains. Nice calm morning scenes which don't require much effort. Unfortunately my friends Steve Dondero and Steve Schwindt (both excellent photographers and hikers) had other plans. So in a span of 3 days we climbed the equivalent of 500 floors, got off trail more times than on trail, and made it to some of the most picturesque waterfalls in Columbia river gorge. Here is one of my favorites, Mossy Grotto. Getting to the destination involved some serious hiking, grunting, butt sliding, rock jumping, falling, wading, scree scrambling, adrenaline pumping action. Hope you like the result :)
This is pretty much the opposite of yesterday's post color wise. Grotto Geyser steaming and bubbling away. It was fortunate see this erupting as this geyser can't be predicted by the park service. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, July 2017
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Onwards and upwards, This is my friend Jan and her first time walking on ice like this , its an uphill grade so spikes are a must I use micro spikes they are the best and make it as easy as walking on pavement , dont use the cheaper ones with little round spikes or springs they are no good on this surface and I saw way to many people today with no spikes sliding down the ice, very easy to get hurt, many turned round at this point and missed the best bit of the trail
The Grotto Geyser is located in the Upper Geyser Basin. It is near the Riverside Geyser.
When it erupts it looks like a washing machine to me. It has many tunnels within it and the water seems to be going in many different directions.
Happy monochrome Monday folks. Focusing in tighter on Grotto Geyser during it's eruption. This geyser's unusual shape is thought to be the result of tree trucks surrounding the geyser were slowly covered in sinter. Hidden underneath is a fountain geyser. Grotto's eruptions are unpredictable both in timing and length, so it was lucky timing to see it in action. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, July 2017
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This grotto is on the grounds of Mission Concepción, just south of San Antonio, Texas. The mission was first established in 1711 in east Texas and in 1731 moved to San Antonio by Franciscan friars from Spain. Source: Wikipedia.
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Autumn colours and reflections in the grotto pond in Chatsworth's gardens. Taken a couple of weekend ago.
Caribbean Grottoes
Canon EOS 500D & Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
PostProduction with Digital Photo Professional & Photoshop CS5
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I've seen this gorgeous landmark many times over the years, but only recently hiked up the hillside to learn more about it. The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes was the dream of one man, and its present incarnation (the third on this spot in 125 years) is a credit to the hard work & dedication of many people. If interested, the story of this lovely building can be found at: www.heritagepark-mission.ca/grotto.html
52 in 2017 Challenge: #15, Building
Another View of one of the giant Buddah carvings a the Longmen Grottoes. You can get a better sense of its size from the image linked below in the comments section.
The Longmen Grottoes (aka Longmen Caves) is a UNESCO–listed world heritage site which has thousands of statues of Buddha carved in caves excavated from its surrounding cliffs. Unfortunately, the site was subjected to significant vandalism and senseless destruction at several points in its history. Major artifacts were removed by Western collectors and souvenir hunters during the early 20th century and by the Japanese during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The heads of many statues were also destroyed during the Cultural Revolution.
The Chinese government has since recognized the cultural and tourist importance of the Longmen Grottoes and has been active engaged in the preservation and restoration of the site. For more information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longmen_Grottoes
Grotto Falls is located in the Umpqua River watershed, deep in old-growth forest. It was named for the deeply undercut cliffs and the dark recess where the falls are located.
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Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire. Man-made caves were fashionable already in antiquity. In the 16th century, the grotto became a regular feature in the garden design of the gentry. Waddesdon Manor (and this grotto) was built in the 1870s. In this age of industry and international capital, the grotto had long ago gone out of fashion. But this object is not about usefulness. It is about a dream. What dream? Fuji X-E2 plus Helios 44M-7 at approx. F5.6.
This cave or grotto can be found at Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra, Portugal. I wasn't allowed to use a tripod but I did it anyway. Good thing I was there on an early December morning! Only a few people around.
The Lovers' Grotto in Helenów Park, Łódź, Poland...
Grotto was built in the 19th century, in 1882 by the gardening company Ludwig Spaeth from Berlin. Pieces of various shapes hang from the ceiling, they remind of stalactites. The grotto is made of volcanic tuffs that were brought from Mount Vesuvius.
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The Longmen Grottoes (aka Longmen Caves) is a UNESCO–listed world heritage site which has thousands of statues of Buddha carved in caves excavated from its surrounding cliffs. Unfortunately, the site was subjected to significant vandalism and senseless destruction at several points in its history. Major artifacts were removed by Western collectors and souvenir hunters during the early 20th century and by the Japanese during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The heads of many statues were also destroyed during the Cultural Revolution.
The Chinese government has since recognized the cultural and tourist importance of the Longmen Grottoes and has been active engaged in the preservation and restoration of the site. For more information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longmen_Grottoes
Ubicada a 46 km al norte de la ciudad de Trinidad sobre la antigua Ruta Nacional Nº 3.
Constituye una formación natural de rocas sedimentarias, las que fueron depositadas hace unos 70 millones de años, datando así su sedimentación del Cretácico Superior.
Geológicamente se corresponden a lo que en la literatura específica se ha denominado el Miembro del Palacio de la Formación Asencio, o también como geosuelo del Palacio de la Formación Mercedes, por distintos autores.
Esta caverna constituye una peculiar formación geológica conformada por una coraza de areniscas ferrificadas, sustentada por decenas de estructuras columnares de unos dos metros de altura. Si bien la sedimentación de las arenas ocurrió en el Cretácico Superior, el proceso de endurecimiento o consolidación que las transformó en areniscas a través de un proceso de ferrificación sucedió durante el Terciario temprano.
Posee un frente laberíntico de varios metros aunque solamente 40 son de fácil acceso al público.
Fuente: Wikipedia
West Bend, Iowa
"Road Tripping" yesterday with some friends exploring Iowa! :)
The Grotto of the Redemption was built primarily by Father Paul Dobberstein over 42 years. He labored summer and winter setting rocks and gems into concrete.
Learn more about the Grotto, the town and this amazing labor of love at www.westbendgrotto.com
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