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The Main Guard, originally called the Guardia della Piazza, is located in the square facing the Grandmaster's Palace, Valletta, Malta
Mr. Bluebird perched in the Honeysuckle near the nest. He was a good guardian and protector. Thanks so much for viewing.
Guarding the golden corn for the ImperiOwl Navy is no easy job, especially when everyowl guarding Fort Nocturn is a nocturnal owl. Pulling the day shift is a real pain in the eyes, keeping the foulest of the fowl away from the golden treasure stolen from the natives of the West Birdies. But for Commander Snow, no job is too difficult.
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Built for the BrickNerd Pi-RATs and BUG-aneers contest, of course. And the natural enemies of Captain Cockerell and the Bad Egg, too.
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Baron's Hill, Anglesey. Huge mansion left to decay in the woodlands by Beaumaris. Once a fabulous and opulent home, brought to its current state by crippling death duties and the family's inability to keep it going.
Bit tricky to find, but so worth the bramble scratches, the nettle stings and the barbed wire etchings on my skin!
It was taken over by the military in WW2 hence, I assume, the guard room.
Southern Carmine Bee-eater in front of one of several nesting caves in the mud banks of river Kavango, Namibia
At Gwanghwamun Gate, the main entrance to the palace, visitors can see the event twice a day at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. except Tuesdays, when Gyeongbokgung is closed. Gwanghwamun Gate is the venue for the changing of royal guards' ceremony in Seoul.
The sun rises behind "Desert Guard", made in China by Lu Ming.
In the background, "Bloom" by Peter Hazel.
Shot at Burning Man 2018.
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Horse Guards Parade is off Whitehall in central London and the site of the annual ceremonies of the Trooping of the Colour, commemorating the Queen’s official birthday and Beating Retreat. It was formerly the site of the Palace of Whitehall’s tiltyard, where tournaments (including jousting) were held during the reign of King Henry VIII. The area has been used for a variety of reviews, parades and ceremonies since the 17th century. It was once the headquarters of the British Army and the Duke of Wellington was based there when he was Commander-in-Chief.
Killdeer laid her eggs in my son's gravel driveway. My son protected the eggs with some big rocks so nobody steps or drives over it.
I watched this guard walk back and forth with his assault rifle over his shoulder while I took pictures. I didn't see any guards in red coats, but perhaps that's because it was February.
On another subject, today is the baby's due date, but it hasn't arrived yet! I guess we'll see!
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"Send her in and keep everyone else out until I'm done."
Samantha was allowed in to finally see Rita Red.
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This home has chickens, while I was stopped watching them, this hen came running at me. I bet they get a lot of goods eggs from her.
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The Cravat Regiment is the honor guard in Zagreb that celebrates the long military tradition of Croatia as well as the introduction of the cravat/necktie that was brought to the world by the Croatian soldiers in the 17th century.
Their performance is a unique combination of spectacular march of four horsemen and soldiers through the city center of Zagreb, followed by a drumming squad and the ceremony of changing the guard.
After the end of the war with the Turks, Croatian soldiers came to fight in Europe for the first time in the Thirty Years' War (1618 – 1648). The Croats brought with them their own way of fighting a war which was developed during the long-term war against the Turks. The so-called "small war" consisted of ambushes, raids, daring penetrations and rapid withdrawals, attacks made into enemy territory, devastation and looting.
Croatian horsemen soon became known for their boldness, speed and courage, and they were vastly appreciated and feared for their talented military skills and laudable heroism. This kind of light cavalry regiments armed with short rifles were recognized as ''Croats'' or ''Croatian arkebuzirs''.
One piece of clothing of Croatian horsemen particularly attracted the attention of Europe -red scarves that Croatian soldiers tied in a knot around their necks as part of their uniform. Officers carried handkerchiefs made of silk while those for ordinary soldiers were made of wool. Red scarves served mainly for protection against dust and sweat and they may have been used for dressing wounds, as well.
The French noted this Croatian custom and adopted it as their own fashion detail - wearing neckties 'à la croate', from which the French noun 'la cravate' is derived. This was the beginning of the tie (cravat), today's most recognizable men's clothing accessory. (www.lovezagreb.hr)