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Shingle Street, Suffolk, England, UK
On a remote stretch of the Suffolk coastline, by the River Ore, lies the tiny settlement of Shingle Street. It is an eerie, barren place which is almost entirely covered by small, round stones. At low tide, the percolation lagoons create endless photographic opportunities - and curves and contrasts abound as the light fades. Shingle Street often lends itself to moody, minimalist photographs but a colourful sunset and a mirror pool are ample compensation for fair weather. In Chinese philosophy, the concept of yīnyáng (lit. dark light) is used to describe how obviously opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world. Shingle Street is yinyang; dark shingle and light water, complimentary and interdependent.
The two firmly anchored and interconnected ships in the background are home to Vienna's Bertha-von-Suttner-Gymnasium, a grammar school founded in 1994. It is located on the Danube Island between the bridges Floridsdorfer Brücke and Nordbahnbrücke. de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertha-von-Suttner-Gymnasium_(Wien)
The school is named after Bertha von Suttner (1843-1914), "an Austrian-Bohemian pacifist and novelist. In 1905, she became the second female Nobel laureate (after Marie Curie in 1903), the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and the first Austrian laureate." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertha_von_Suttner
The remains of one of the piers of the old Floridsdorf bridge are a hangout very popular with cormorants. de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floridsdorfer_Br%C3%BCcke
Excerpt from www.mississauga.ca/arts-and-culture/arts/public-art/tempo...:
Interconnection by Moonlight Murals Collective is one of over 35 public artworks on display across the City of Mississauga.
Moonlight Murals Collective, 2022
Exterior acrylic on asphalt
Living Arts Drive, between Burnhamthorpe Road West and Square One Drive
Interconnection is a new temporary public artwork by Moonlight Murals Collective, integrated with the protected, on-road bike lanes on Living Arts Drive. These ground murals are located in the buffer zones that run alongside the cycling and parking/road lanes, helping to build a safe, connected, convenient and comfortable cycling network in Mississauga.
“Our aim in these ground paintings was not only to create a visually pleasing piece of art, but also to tell the story of people in a growing town such as Mississauga and how interconnected we are, not only to each other but also to nature and the land we reside on. Each thematic panel seamlessly connects to the next and at times, appear as opposing forces that make a complete whole reminiscent of the concept of Yin and Yang. Our designs focus on the relationship between humans and the natural environment and inspire the viewers to discover their imagination, emotion, interaction and relationship with their surroundings.” – Moonlight Murals Collective
In the coming weeks and months, the United States Congress faces decisions on the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement and the future of support for the fifth largest recipient of U.S. assistance in the world. Recent developments in Colombia, one of the longest-standing allies of the United States in the Americas, including the on-going investigation into ties between paramilitary organizations and sectors of Colombia's governing class have raised questions regarding the future direction of U.S. policy toward Colombia. In a spirit of open communication, The Americas Project at the Center for American Progress is pleased to host a conversation with His Excellency Alvaro Uribe, President of Colombia, about these and other issues that shape the relationship between two of the most closely interconnected countries in the Americas.
For more on this event, please see:
Artist Jeffrey Gibson's series "The Animal That Therefore I Am" consists of 4 animal sculptures installed on the facade of the Met Museum.
The sculptures speak to the interconnected relationship between all living things and the environment.
Gibson's artistic style mixes indigenous worldviews and imagery with color.
The CityU student housing complex located in the centre of Bogotá comprises three interconnected towers, It is characterized by its vibrant blue and green façade, which symbolizes the city's sky and the surrounding eastern hills, creating a visual connection to Bogotá's natural environment.
I'm sure our Flickr friends in France will recognize this car, but here in the USA it's a rare sighting.
The 2CV
Citroën unveiled the Citroën 2CV or Deux Chevaux signifying two tax horsepower and initially only 9 hp (6.7 kW), at the Paris Salon in 1948. The car became a bestseller, achieving the designer's aim of providing rural French people with a motorized alternative to the horse. It was unusually inexpensive to purchase and, with its small two cylinder engine, inexpensive to run as well. The 2CV pioneered a very soft, interconnected suspension, but did not have the more complex self-levelling feature. This car remained in production, with only minor changes, until 1990 and was a common sight on French roads until recently; 9 million 2CV variants were produced in the period 1948–1990. Thank you Wikipedia!
Excerpt from www.mississauga.ca/arts-and-culture/arts/public-art/tempo...:
Interconnection by Moonlight Murals Collective is one of over 35 public artworks on display across the City of Mississauga.
Moonlight Murals Collective, 2022
Exterior acrylic on asphalt
Living Arts Drive, between Burnhamthorpe Road West and Square One Drive
Interconnection is a new temporary public artwork by Moonlight Murals Collective, integrated with the protected, on-road bike lanes on Living Arts Drive. These ground murals are located in the buffer zones that run alongside the cycling and parking/road lanes, helping to build a safe, connected, convenient and comfortable cycling network in Mississauga.
“Our aim in these ground paintings was not only to create a visually pleasing piece of art, but also to tell the story of people in a growing town such as Mississauga and how interconnected we are, not only to each other but also to nature and the land we reside on. Each thematic panel seamlessly connects to the next and at times, appear as opposing forces that make a complete whole reminiscent of the concept of Yin and Yang. Our designs focus on the relationship between humans and the natural environment and inspire the viewers to discover their imagination, emotion, interaction and relationship with their surroundings.” – Moonlight Murals Collective
Mirror image of a lady standing on Elephant Rock,a bright rainbow was near her so I walked to a point which lined her up with the rainbow to take the photo,The original photo is the left hand 50% of above image with the mirror image effect applied.
“The Kerala backwaters are a network of brackish lagoons and canals lying parallel to the Arabian Sea of the Malabar coast of Kerala state in south-western India. It also includes interconnected lakes, rivers, and inlets, a labyrinthine system formed by more than 900 km of waterways, and sometimes compared to bayous. The network includes five large lakes linked by canals, both man made and natural, fed by 38 rivers, and extending virtually half the length of Kerala state. The backwaters were formed by the action of waves and shore currents creating low barrier islands across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the Western Ghats range. In the midst of this landscape there are a number of towns and cities, which serve as the starting and end points of backwater cruises. There are 34 backwaters in Kerala. Out of it, 27 are located either closer to Arabian Sea or parallel to the sea. The remaining 7 are inland navigation routes.
The backwaters have a unique ecosystem: freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea. A barrage has been built near Thanneermukkom, so salt water from the sea is prevented from entering the deep inside, keeping the fresh water intact. Such fresh water is extensively used for irrigation purposes. Many unique species of aquatic life including crabs, frogs and mudskippers, water birds such as terns, kingfishers, darters and cormorants, and animals such as otters and turtles live in and alongside the backwaters. Palm trees, pandanus shrubs, various leafy plants, and bushes grow alongside the backwaters, providing a green hue to the surrounding landscape.”
Taken at Tuggerah Lakes, a wetland system of three interconnected coastal lagoons, are located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia
U.S. Route 201 (aka Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway) follows old river trading routes of the Abenaki people. Benedict Arnold made part of this interconnected network of waterways famous during the Revolutionary War when he led soldiers up the Kennebec and Dead rivers, to lay siege to the French settlement at Quebec.
On June 15, 2000, the route was designated a National Scenic Byway. The vitality of the region is bolstered by the area’s working forests and Route 201's important role of linking Canada and the U.S. by the Armstrong–Jackman Border Crossing at Sandy Bay Township.
www.exploremaine.org/byways/kennebec/old-canada-rd.shtml
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_201
Image taken in October.
Fuji X-S10. 63 mm, f/4.8, 1/640 sec, ISO 320.
Fuji XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II Lens.
The chance to see a beautiful baby sea turtle make its journey from its nest to the ocean is a rare and special moment....It was heartwarming beyond words to witness, the turtles journey is basically a miracle. This turtle was also the only one around and seagulls were trying to get it, luckily we scared the seagulls enough and watched the turtle make its way safely to the ocean where I hope it was able to survive it's next challenge and still alive flourishing today ❤️
Earth Day is every day... respect Every living thing around us, all living things have a purpose, and we all are interconnected. ...
This experience reinforced to me the gift of being alive on this incredible planet Earth we are so lucky for and need to protect... not just for us but for All life that depends on it. 💙🌎🌏🌍💚
medium.com/proofofimpact/the-journey-of-a-baby-sea-turtle...(a,to%20return%20to%20the%20seas.
Excerpt from webapp.driftscape.com/map/7823d89e-f6a9-11eb-8000-bc1c5a8...:
Rebirth
Since ancient times, humans have been dreamers, storytellers and innovators. Civilizations have come and gone, and all the while Nature has been a constant. Animals, plants, oceans and skies have thrived: co-existing and interconnected. As bears are to fish, fish are to plankton, plankton is to water, water is to life, we are all connected.
As the wild and wise elephants, who use infrasound and seismic communication over long distances, who practice ritual and mourn their loved ones when they have passed, we shall remember this journey and work together for a better tomorrow.
As the skies celebrate the flight of birds, we shall respect our air.
And with the dignity of a tiger, we shall protect these lands, and have the courage to dream and innovate for a healthier and thriving world. We shall tell the story of Mother Earth’s beauty and how we changed our ways to help her flourish once more.
Scotland
Nessie war gerade untergetaucht.....ich habs aber gesehen !!!
Loch Ness ist ein Süßwassersee im schottischen Hochland. Er liegt in der Council Area Highland etwa zehn Kilometer südwestlich von Inverness im Great Glen. Wikipedia
Mittlere Tiefe: 132 m
Höhe über dem Meeresspiegel: 16 m
Fläche: 56,4 km²
Länge: 36,3 km
Loch Ness (/ˌlɒx ˈnɛs/; Scottish Gaelic: Loch Nis, [l̪ˠɔxˈniʃ]) is a large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands extending for approximately 23 miles (37 km) southwest of Inverness. Its surface is 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. Loch Ness is best known for alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as "Nessie". It is connected at the southern end by the River Oich and a section of the Caledonian Canal to Loch Oich. At the northern end there is the Bona Narrows which opens out into Loch Dochfour, which feeds the River Ness and a further section of canal to Inverness. It is one of a series of interconnected, murky bodies of water in Scotland; its water visibility is exceptionally low due to a high peat content in the surrounding soil.
Loch Ness is the second largest Scottish loch by surface area at 22 sq mi (56 km2) after Loch Lomond, but due to its great depth, it is the largest by volume in the British Isles. Its deepest point is 755 ft (230 m),[2][3] making it the second deepest loch in Scotland after Loch Morar. A 2016 survey claimed to have discovered a crevice that pushed the depth to 889 ft (271 m) but further research determined it to be a sonar anomaly.[4] It contains more fresh water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined,[3] and is the largest body of water on the Great Glen Fault, which runs from Inverness in the north to Fort William in the south. -wiki
Tonlé Sap (literally large river (tonle); fresh, not salty (sap), commonly translated to "Great Lake") refers to a seasonally inundated freshwater lake, the Tonlé Sap Lake and an attached river, the 120 km (75 mi) long Tonlé Sap River, that connects the lake to the Mekong.
They form the central part of a complex hydrological system, situated in the 12,876 km2 (4,971 sq mi) Cambodian floodplain covered with a mosaic of natural and agricultural habitats that the Mekong replenishes with water and sediments annually. The central plain formation is the result of millions of years of Mekong alluvial deposition and discharge. From a geological perspective, the Tonlé Sap Lake and Tonlé Sap River are a current freeze-frame representation of the slowly, but ever shifting Lower Mekong Basin. Annual fluctuation of the Mekong's water volume, supplemented by the Asian Monsoon regime causes the unique flow reversal of the Tonle Sap River.
The Tonlé Sap Lake occupies a geological depression (the lowest lying area) of the vast alluvial and lacustrine floodplain in the Lower Mekong Basin, which had been induced by the collision of the Indian Plate with the Eurasian Plate. The lake's size, length and water volume varies considerably over the course of a year from an area of around 2,500 km2 (965 sq mi), a volume of 1 km3 (0 cu mi) and a length of 160 km (99 mi) at the end of the dry season in late April to an area of up to 16,000 km2 (6,178 sq mi), a volume of 80 km3 (19 cu mi) and a length of 250 km (160 mi) as the Mekong maximum and the peak of the South-West monsoon's precipitation culminate in September and early October.
As one of the world’s most varied and productive ecosystems the region has always been of central importance for Cambodia's food provision. It proved capable to maintain the Angkorean civilization, the largest pre-industrial settlement complex in world history. Either directly or indirectly it affects the livelihood of large numbers of a predominantly rural population to this day. With regards to a growing and migrating population, ineffective administration and widespread indifference towards environmental issues the lake and its surrounding ecosystem is coming under increasing pressure from over-exploitation and habitat degradation, fragmentation and loss. All Mekong riparian states have either announced or already implemented plans to increasingly exploit the river's hydroelectric potential. A succession of international facilities that dam the river's mainstream is likely to be the gravest danger yet for the entire Tonle Sap eco-region.
The largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, that contains an exceptional large variety of interconnected eco-regions with a high degree of biodiversity is a biodiversity hotspot and was designated as a UNESCO biosphere reserve in 1997.
I've been posting an Earth Day greeting for many Flickr years, and I like to try to find an interesting subject the day before to base them on...yesterday, I spied this unusually marked and colored Lady Beetle to represent how this huge world harbors countless tiny creatures...and it's all interconnected!
As an inhabitant of this blue marble in the vastness of the universe, my thoughts for our dependence on the well being of the natural world will be strongly with me on this Earth Day... God's creation was pure, perfect and in complete balance, a balance we have managed to disrupt to the point that disturbing tipping points are showing up on so many fronts...and I pray to God that He grant us the wisdom to adjust our course to assure a livable world for coming generations...
It occurred to me today how photography is such a key element in linking people everywhere to a better awareness of the natural world, both it's magnificence and it's current plight...both aspects so overwhelming and compelling! I can only hope that as we chronicle the natural world around us through the lens, it might inspire someone, young or old, to get more involved in the future well being of the planet we all share, in any way they see fit...every positive effort offers a positive result!
Recycle, replenish, conserve...and keep sharing your views of the astonishing, fragile natural world around us!
Have a wonderful Earth Day, everyone...God bless you, and God bless our home!
This is a close-up of a patch of light on a gunnera leaf.
Reticulate venation is one of the types of classifications of vein patterns that are typically found in leaves.
Here, veins are interconnected to form a web-like network.
Hackesche Höfe, Berlin.
The Hackesche Höfe is a notable courtyard complex situated in the centre of Berlin. It consists of eight interconnected courtyards, accessed through a main arched entrance.
The complex was designed in the Jugendstil (or Art Nouveau) style by August Endel (1906).
The Trona Pinnacles are an unusual geological feature in the California Desert National Conservation Area. The unusual landscape consists of more than 500 tufa spires, some as high as 140 feet (43 m), rising from the bed of the Searles Lake (dry) basin. The pinnacles vary in size and shape from short and squat to tall and thin, and are composed primarily of calcium carbonate (tufa). During the Pleistocene, massive runoff spilled from the Sierra Nevada into a chain of inland seas. The system of interconnected lakes stretched from Mono Lake to Death Valley and included Searles Lake.
Deep beneath Searles Lake, calcium-rich groundwater and alkaline lake water combined to grow tufa formations. Similar (modern) formations can be found today at Mono Lake to the north.
Known as tufa pinnacles, these strange shapes formed underwater 10,000 to 100,000 years ago. (Wikipedia)
Excerpt from www.mississauga.ca/arts-and-culture/arts/public-art/tempo...:
Interconnection by Moonlight Murals Collective is one of over 35 public artworks on display across the City of Mississauga.
Moonlight Murals Collective, 2022
Exterior acrylic on asphalt
Living Arts Drive, between Burnhamthorpe Road West and Square One Drive
Interconnection is a new temporary public artwork by Moonlight Murals Collective, integrated with the protected, on-road bike lanes on Living Arts Drive. These ground murals are located in the buffer zones that run alongside the cycling and parking/road lanes, helping to build a safe, connected, convenient and comfortable cycling network in Mississauga.
“Our aim in these ground paintings was not only to create a visually pleasing piece of art, but also to tell the story of people in a growing town such as Mississauga and how interconnected we are, not only to each other but also to nature and the land we reside on. Each thematic panel seamlessly connects to the next and at times, appear as opposing forces that make a complete whole reminiscent of the concept of Yin and Yang. Our designs focus on the relationship between humans and the natural environment and inspire the viewers to discover their imagination, emotion, interaction and relationship with their surroundings.” – Moonlight Murals Collective
For my video; youtu.be/iAsQSshQBxE ,
The Park & Tilford Gardens is a 1.5-acre (6,100 m2) (originally 3-acre (12,000 m2)) botanic garden situated in the City of North Vancouver, British Columbia. The complex, established in 1969 as a community project of Canadian Park & Tilford Distilleries Ltd., consists of eight separate but interconnected areas. The original gardens were designed by Harry J. Webb of Justice & Webb Landscape Architects.
Lynnmour, District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
We recently had a babygirl and haven't felt more joyful our whole life. She has been wooing us with her little actions, laughs and giggles. In this picture I just wanted to portray her love with her mother and show the beautiful connection between them.
"The Trent–Severn Waterway is a 386-kilometre-long (240 mi) canal route connecting Lake Ontario at Trenton to Georgian Bay, Lake Huron, at Port Severn. Its major natural waterways include the Trent River, Otonabee River, Kawartha Lakes, Lake Simcoe, Lake Couchiching and Severn River. Its scenic, meandering route has been called "one of the finest interconnected systems of navigation in the world"."
Taken yesterday beside the Lock 42 restaurant in Washago, where we had dinner. Thanks for visiting:)
Taken at Tuggerah Lakes, a wetland system of three interconnected coastal lagoons, are located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia
Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia.
Plitvice Lakes National Park is Croatia’s best-known national park, listed on the UNESCO List of World Heritage sites. It is a popular visiting destination all year round, and must-see for every visitor to Croatia.
Well known for its system of cascading lakes - whereby sixteen lovely lakes are interconnected by cascades and waterfalls. The park is simply beautiful. The main focus of park's beauty are sixteen lakes, divided into two parts - Gornja jezera (Upper lakes) and Donja Jezera (Lower Lakes), as well as numerous waterfalls and cascades.
For video, please visit youtu.be/6p-MI7efeCw
The village of Masouleh is located in Gilan Province, in Iran, perched high on a densely forested mountainside about 60 kilometers inland from the Caspian Sea. The village was established more than a thousand years ago. Forever covered in fog, which barely leaves the village, Masouleh is an incredible spectacle: a series of cottages built on a slope, such that each house's courtyard is another house's rooftop. Because of this the houses are constructed in stepped terraces and are interconnected. The terrace of each house functions as the courtyard of the house above. In some cases, public streets are laid out along interconnected roofs.
Macro Mondays
Smoke.
Australia
From 1 January 2022, landlords must install interconnected smoke alarms in residential rental properties.
When one goes off, they all go off, giving everyone extra time to escape.
All other dwellings must transition to full compliance by 2027.
Don’t leave it to the last minute. You could save a life.
Redondo Beach is one of the three Beach Cities in Los Angeles County, California, United States, located in the South Bay region of the Greater Los Angeles area. The population was 66,748 at the 2010 census, up from 63,261 at the 2000 census.
Redondo Beach was originally part of the 1785 Rancho San Pedro Spanish land grant that later became the South Redondo area. The city's territory has an unusual shape including an area along the beach (South Redondo Beach) and another strip inland from Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach (North Redondo Beach). The primary attractions include Municipal Pier and the sandy beach, popular with tourists and a variety of sports enthusiasts. The western terminus of the Metro Rail Green Line is in North Redondo Beach.
The Chowigna Indians used the site of today's Hopkins Wilderness Park, formerly Nike missile site LA-57 from 1956 to 1963, in Redondo Beach, California, as a lookout place.[12] The wetlands located at the site of today's AES power plant in Redondo Beach were a source of foods including halibut, lobster, and sea bass, and also of salt.[13] In the 1700s, the Chowigna bartered salt from the old Redondo Salt Lake, "a spring-fed salt lake about 200 yards wide and 600 yards long situated about 200 yards from the ocean", with other tribes.[14] Their village by the lake was called "Onoova-nga", or "Place of Salt." The Chowigna were relocated to missions in 1854, when Manuel Dominguez sold 215 acres of Rancho San Pedro, including the lake, to Henry Allanson and William Johnson for the Pacific Salt Works.
Moonstone Beach was a tourist attraction from the late 1880s to the early 1920s. Tourists gathered moonstones from the many mounds that had washed ashore during storms.
The Redondo Beach pier is located in Redondo Beach, California and stretches out into the Pacific Ocean. The pier has been rebuilt and altered by storms and redevelopments. Its official name is "Municipal Pier," and it has also been called the "Endless Pier." Earlier versions were known as "Pleasure Pier" and "Horseshoe Pier.
The pier started out as a disjointed group of wharves near the end of the 19th century but evolved into an interconnected structure after a series of storms and demolitions throughout the 20th century. The pier area used to be heavily crowded with tourists and locals during the 1970s, but began to decline after the nearby Seaport Village project failed and went into bankruptcy in 1982.
In 1988, the pier was severely battered by two winter storms, and on May 27 it burned to the waterline due to an electrical short circuit (the fire was so large that a SigAlert was announced for the San Diego Freeway several miles away). The pier's modern reinforced concreteversion was completed in 1995 and has brought back the appeal to Redondo Beach's business district ever since.
Subsequent attempts to resuscitate the area's popularity have been challenged by the need to comply with California Coastal Conservancy regulations, and the concurrent success of redevelopment projects in the two other Beach Cities, Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach, and also in the neighboring city of Torrance.
Singapore. Architect: OMA / Ole Scheeren. 2013.
The development contains1040 apartments in 31 x 6 storey blocks stacked around around a hexagonal grid. The design breaks away from the standard vertical tower typology to create an expansive interconnected network of living and communal spaces that intergrate with the natural environment. The blocks form a vertical village with cascading sky gardens in a variety of public and private spaces with 8 large scale permeable courtyards.
Rheinauen - Naturschutzgebiet in Zons.
Offiziell informiert der Rhein-Kreis Neuss über die Rheinaue, wie folgt: "Die Festsetzung als Naturschutzgebiet erfolgt insbesondere, zur Erhaltung, Optimierung, und Wiederherstellung der Rheinaue und der mit der Rheinaue in Verbindung stehenden Altrheinschlinge, als bundesweit bedeutende Verbundachse innerhalb der Rheinischiene, zum Schutz der geowissenschaftlich und kulturhistorisch wertvollen Auenlandschaft mit ihrer typischen extensiven Grünlandnutzung sowie zur Sicherung eines aufgrund seiner Flächengröße und Ausstattung wertvollen Vernetzungsbiotops." Wenn Sie die Rheinauen vor Zons besuchen, werden Sie selbst eine beeindruckende Landschaft erleben. Insbesondere im Frühjahr und im Sommer lädt dieses Gebiet zu Ausflügen ein.
Rhine Floodplains - Nature Reserve in Zons.
The Rhein-Kreis Neuss officially provides the following information about the Rhine Floodplains: "The designation as a nature reserve is made in particular for the preservation, optimization, and restoration of the Rhine Floodplains and the Old Rhine Loop connected to the Rhine Floodplains, as a nationally important interconnected axis within the Rhine River, to protect the geoscientifically and culturally valuable floodplain landscape with its typical extensive grassland use, and to safeguard a valuable interconnected biotope due to its size and features." If you visit the Rhine Floodplains near Zons, you will experience an impressive landscape for yourself. This area is particularly inviting for excursions in spring and summer.
Dicyrtomina ornata is a springtail species from the Dicyrtomidae family. The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1842 by Nicolet
Dorsal patches not interconnected is typical in forma couloni.
Plitvice Lakes National Park's waterfalls.Plitvice Lakes National Park is the oldest national park in Southeast Europe and the largest national park in Croatia.The national park is world famous for its lakes arranged in cascades The sixteen lakes are separated into an upper and lower cluster formed by runoff from the mountains,the lakes are all interconnected and follow the water flow, descending from an altitude of 636 to 503 m (2,087 to 1,650 ft) over a distance of some eight km, aligned in a south-north direction. The lakes collectively cover an area of about two square kilometers, with the water exiting from the lowest lake forming the Korana River.
The lakes are renowned for their distinctive colors, ranging from azure to green, grey or blue. The colors change constantly depending on the quantity of minerals or organisms in the water and the angle of sunlight.
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The Netherlands is a small country of 16 million people, but it boasts a quarter of a million competitive speedskaters, and millions more who skate for fun. What's the story? Natural ice in the Netherlands is a rare occurrence. In fact, some winters there's no natural ice at all. Maybe that explains why the Dutch love to skate outdoors. They hardly ever get the chance! But when a cold wave hits, and the interconnected maze of canals, rivers and lakes freeze over, it's a spontaneous celebration, a national holiday. Infinite sea of ice is perfect for ice skating journeys. Ice skating is not only a Dutch sport, it also underwrites the history, art and culture of the Netherlands. Perhaps most importantly a good freeze provides the Dutch a chance to discover the wilderness and an outdoor challenge within their own landscape. The Netherlands are a long distance skater's dream. Hundreds of kilometres of potential routes can carry the skater to the heart of a wild landscape. Today after 4 years we went ice skating on the Ankeveense Plassen.
The Ankeveense Plassen is a real skater’s paradise. As temperatures plunge across Europe, many are cursing the cold. But not in the Netherlands. Many are hoping for further frigid conditions. Photo taken of Dutch people on the lakes of Ankeveen. A first time skating in 2017 is such a rare occurrence.
Schaatsen op natuurijs is het leukste wat er is. Warm inpakken, muts op, handschoenen, schaatsen geslepen, slee mee en gaan. Helaas is het in Nederland niet zo vaak zo koud dat we echt kunnen schaatsen. Veel mensen grijpen vandaag nog even de kans om te schaatsen. Ondanks de waarschuwingen van schaatsbond KNSB om weg te blijven van meren, sloten en kanalen. Het ijs is op veel plekken niet dik genoeg. Daar lieten veel schaatsliefhebbers zich dus niet door weerhouden.. Op 26 januari 2017 verzamelden meerdere mensen op de Ankeveense plassen in de gemeente Wijdemeren. Dat is de plek waar het ijs het sterkst was. Vaak wordt er aangehouden dat het ijs een centimeter of 10 dik moet zijn om veilig op te kunnen schaatsen, en het ijs op de Ankeveense plassen is op het dikste gedeelte maar een centimeter of vijf dik, maar dat weerhield tientallen mensen er niet van om toch even het ijs op te gaan. In Ankeveen was de meest gehoorde reactie: “het is dun, maar het kan wel…”. En dat leverde mooie plaatjes op. Mensen van alle leeftijden op schaatsen, kinderen die een buikschuiver willen maken, mensen die voorzichtig even willen voelen hoe het is om op het ijs te staan. De aantrekkingskracht van het ijs is enorm. Opvallend veel Amsterdammers zoeken hun toevlucht in Ankeveen. ,,Hier kan het al, bij ons op de grachten nog lang niet”, grijnst een meneer. ,,Het is windstil, lekker zonnetje, het is ijs is goed. Wat wil je nog meer?” ,,Natuurlijk kan je door het ijs zakken, maar het leven is niet zonder risico's. Je kan ook onder een auto komen, of er kan een vliegtuig op je huis neerstorten.”
Kings Cross, London, United Kingdom
Gasholders Nos. 10, 11, and 12 were constructed to store gas at Pancras Gasworks, the largest gasworks in London.
These gasholders were built between 1860 and 1867 and were later enlarged in 1879-1880, featuring new interconnected guide frames and telescopic lifts. Gas was produced here using coal from the Imperial Gas, Light and Coke Company until the late 20th century when the gasworks was decommissioned.
The gasholders are commonly referred to as the "Siamese Triplet" because a shared spine connects their frames. The frames are intricately designed, showcasing three tiers of hollow cylindrical cast iron columns, cast iron capitals, and three levels of wrought iron riveted lattice girders.
These iconic Grade II structures were carefully restored and returned to King’s Cross. The intricate cast-iron columns create a stunning setting for the new Gasholder apartments, designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects.
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This complex was one of the most interesting places I have ever visited, even 17 years (!!) later. It had so many interconnected buildings, from different time periods and so much crust and decay and color that I knew it was special even though I was relatively new to exploring and it wasn't filled with machinery. This area, from what I recall from so long ago was an in-between area, between an open sunken area where they had vats to more of a storage area like this one where the stored product. There was water everywhere, so the already great atmosphere was amplified by the reflections. SOme of the rooms had these wonderful sounds. This is from long before smart phones and portable video equipment, but I still recall it when I see the images.
I'm going to share a few shots and then a proper feature later on, I have an extensive write-up from an old website of mine, so I will need to dig that up. This place is the one I regret not spending more time in since it was so chill and easy to get into and was demolished totally by 2007. There is still nothing there, probably because it was a superfund site.
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Aspens are interconnected underground to other aspens in such a way as to make it part of one large living organism, more than a single tree.
Excerpt from ontariotrails.on.ca:
Terra Cotta Lane is a great way to introduce yourself to this conservation area and is a major access route to some of our other trails. Starting near the parking area, the trail follows an old road along the eastern shore of a pond and eventually loops back to the parking area. Although this trail is a loop, there are a number of one- way arms that allow you access to the Vaughn and McGregor Spring Pond trails. This easy trail is good for nature enthusiasts of all ages. At Terra Cotta, we have created a network of interconnected hiking trails, footpaths and old roadways that will take you to different parts of the conservation area where you can experience a mosaic of natural and cultural settings.
2011 Chicago Auto Show
trying out my nikkor 35mm lens :)
one of the beautiful spot i saw during the auto show. :) McCormick place is the largest convention center in the United States. It is made up of four interconnected buildings sited on and near the shore of Lake Michigan, about 4 km south of downtown Chicago. hosts numerous trade shows, including the Chicago Auto Show, held every February.
spring comes late in wisconsin. these daffodils are in my backyard garden, ready to bloom, entangled with each other, just as we humans—everyone on earth—are interconnected. we’re vulnerable, real, and brave. ready to bloom in ways yet unknown.
TD Centre (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is my favourite architectural complex in town. It is a creation of a group of architects led by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The first tower (out of 4) was completed in 1967, marking a turning point in the development of Toronto from a provincial centre to a major international city.
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