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.

Excerpt from roncesvallesvillage.ca:

The design concept of the mural reflects the thematic framework set out by our BIA’s Street Advisory Committee. These themes include: Nature in the City, the Urban Community, and the interconnected concepts of Legacy, Sustainability and Stewardship.

We have stories of prophets who came to the people a millennium ago to give visions of the future that would come in stages called the Seven Fires. In recent times there has been a talk of an Eighth Fire in which the ancestor prophets say that to light the Eighth Fire Indigenous People will come forward with their knowledge connecting with the western knowledge and from this union a new people will emerge lighting the Eighth and final Fire. This will begin the golden age of peace.

My work reflects this same importance of sharing the story of ancient Anishinaabe footsteps that crossed Roncesvalles in days gone by. It’s inspiring to know that we the Anishinaabe Peoples are still here sharing stories/oral histories much as our ancestors did for thousands of years and thus bringing the values of our culture into the present day …

Please visit roncesvallesvillage.ca/8thfire/ to see the explanation for this mural.

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A photo of the 7m diameter revolving 'Gaia' art installation in Southwark Cathedral.

I saw it earlier in the year in Oxford but unfortunately despite making a special trip to see it on it's last day I got there only to realise I didn't have a battery in my camera....... Luckily I knew the installation toured so I'd hoped to catch it again at some point. Currently there's two of these installed in Grimsby and Leeds and if it's going to be in your area it's definitely worth a visit with your (battery filled) camera.

More info and touring dates for Gaia here : my-earth.org/tour-dates/

From the website, "Gaia is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in diameter and created from 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface* the artwork provides the opportunity to see our planet, floating in three dimensions.

The installation aims to create a sense of the Overview Effect, which was first described by author Frank White in 1987. Common features of the experience for astronauts are a feeling of awe for the planet, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment.

The artwork also acts as a mirror to major events in society. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the artwork may provide the viewer with a new perspective of our place on the planet; a sense that societies of the Earth are all interconnected and that we have a responsibility toward one another. After the lockdown, there has been a renewed respect for nature."

© D.Godliman

P.S. : Seen in Explore, #459, 26/04/23

This forest is young, but mixed — douglas fir dominant with cedar, alder, maple. Walking the trail compacts the soil around the roots. This doesn’t make their lives easier, but it seems the insult seems is tolerated if it’s limited. The compaction reveals the roots’ patterns … the twines, twists, braids — so beautiful — seeing how they weave in and out of each other. It gives you a good idea of just how interconnected all these plants are below ground. It goes way beyond “where does one stop and the other begin”. There are no names down there.

India, Kerala or Kēraḷam, Backwaters.

Dusk dips the nature of the Kerala Backwaters in an orange light,

a vivacious day descends to the shadow & the calm of the night, punctuated at times by the screeching of birds.

📌….unique backwaters are a network of interconnected five large lakes linked by canals, both manmade, fed by 38 rivers & brackish lagoons extending nearly half the length of Kerala state. A labyrinthine system formed by almost 1.000 km of waterways lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast, known as the “Malabar Coast”.

The backwaters have an exceptional ecosystem; freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea, formed by the action of waves & shore currents creating low barrier islands across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the Western Ghats range.

A Thannermukkom Salt Water Barrier, preventing salt water from the sea is entering the deep inside, keeping the fresh water intact. Such fresh water is extensively used for irrigation purposes.

Numerous unique aquatic species including mudskippers, crabs, frogs, water birds such as kingfishers, darters, terns, darters & cormorants, animals like otters & turtles live in the backwaters area. Palm trees, pandanus bushes & other leafy plants grow alongside the backwaters, providing a green shade to the surrounding landscape.

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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.

Excerpt from whc.unesco.org/en/list/98/:

Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia's largest national park covering almost 30,000 hectares, is situated in the lower elevations of the Dinarides in the central part of the country. Within a beautiful karst landscape dominated by a mix of forests and meadows, the magnificent Plitvice lake system stands out, fascinating scientists and visitors alike. Interconnected by many waterfalls and watercourses above and below ground, the lakes are grouped into the upper and lower lakes. The former are formed on dolomites, with mild relief, not so steep shores and enclosed by thick forests, whereas the latter, smaller and shallower, are situated in limestone canyon with partially steep shores. The lake system is the result of millennia of ongoing geological and biochemical processes creating natural dams known as tufa barriers. These are formed by the deposition of calcium carbonate from the waters flowing through the property. In the case of the Plitvice lake system, this geochemical process of tufa formation interacts with living organisms, most importantly mosses, algae and aquatic bacteria. The scale of the overall lake system and the natural barriers are an exceptional expression of the aesthetically stunning phenomenon, acknowledged since the late 19th century. Plitvice Lakes National Park area is mainly covered with very well preserved forests essential for the continuity of geochemical processes in water system (above and below ground), which include an area of 84 ha of old-growth forest of beech and fir. Besides the striking landscape beauty and the processes that continue to shape the lakes, the park is also home to noteworthy biodiversity. The tufa barriers themselves provide habitat for diverse and highly specialized communities of non-vascular plants. Brown Bear, Grey Wolf and Lynx along with many rare species roam the forests, while the meadows are known for their rich flora.

Excerpt from www.europeanwaterfalls.com/waterfalls/plitvice-veliki-slap/:

Veliki Slap is the highest waterfall in the Plitvice National Park and is situated near Plitvica Selo at the end of the lakes, near entrance 1 of the national park, north of the big hotels. Veliki slap means the great waterfall and is the biggest waterfall in Plitvice National Park. The river Plitvice thunders, in a single drop, over 78 meters in the river Korana.

Excerpt from rove.me/to/hong-kong/quarry-bay-monster-building:

The "Monster Building" in Quarry Bay is likely Hong Kong's most Instagrammed spot, which offers a striking example of dense housing in a bustling metropolis. This massive residential complex, officially a conglomeration of five interconnected buildings—Montane Mansion, Yick Cheong Building, Yick Fat Building, Fook Cheong Building, and Oceanic Mansion—has become a cultural icon. With its unique aesthetics and historical significance, it continues to attract attention from locals, visitors, and filmmakers alike.

Constructed in the 1960s, the Monster Building reflects Hong Kong's response to a booming population and limited land. Designed as a mixed-use development, the complex was meant to accommodate both residential and commercial needs. Together, these buildings house over 2,200 units, capable of hosting more than 10,000 residents—a population comparable to a small city.

Architecturally, the buildings are notable for their "U-shaped" courtyards, which improve ventilation and natural lighting. These light wells were innovative for their time, especially before air-conditioning became widespread. The densely packed windows, balconies, and air-conditioning units create a visually striking façade often likened to a dystopian cityscape, making it a sought-after filming location for movies like Transformers: Age of Extinction and Ghost in the Shell.

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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.

A classic moon gate leads to the Oriental Garden, a tranquil setting reminiscent of Japan. The authentic Japanese tea house is a gift shop operated by the North Shore Association for the Physically Handicapped.

Lynnmour, District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Taken at Tuggerah Lakes, a wetland system of three interconnected coastal lagoons, are located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia

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

Painted in "United Dream" special colours, B-1356 as Xiamen Airlines 801 from Xiamen (XMN/ZSAM) slowing down 34L Sydney Airport (SYD/YSSY).

China’s Xiamen Airlines has committed to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) the United Nations announced Feb 2017. In an effort to create more awareness about the goals, the airline painted the exterior of the aircraft in a special livery, a first for the airlines industry.

In September 2015, UN Member States unanimously adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, focused on the three interconnected elements of: economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. With 17 SDGs at its core, the Agenda is universal, integrated and transformative and aims to spur actions that will end poverty, reduce inequality and tackle climate change between now and 2030.

The largest search of the loch for Nessie is being carried out this weekend using infra red cameras on dronesand sonar. People have come from all over the world to help in the search.

Being like most of us a Nessie sceptic I really hope they find something.

Loch Ness (/ˌlɒx ˈnɛs/; Scottish Gaelic: Loch Nis [l̪ˠɔx ˈniʃ]) is a large freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands extending for approximately 37 kilometres (23 miles) southwest of Inverness. It takes its name from the River Ness, which flows from the northern end. Loch Ness is best known for claimed sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as "Nessie" (Scottish Gaelic: Niseag). It is one of a series of interconnected, murky bodies of water in Scotland; its water visibility is exceptionally low due to the high peat content of the surrounding soil. The southern end connects to Loch Oich by the River Oich and a section of the Caledonian Canal. The northern end connects to Loch Dochfour via the River Ness, which then ultimately leads to the North Sea via the Moray Firth.

At 56 km2 (22 sq mi), Loch Ness is the second-largest Scottish loch by surface area after Loch Lomond, but due to its great depth it is the largest by volume in Great Britain. Its deepest point is 230 metres (126 fathoms; 755 feet), making it the second deepest loch in Scotland after Loch Morar. It contains more water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined, and is the largest body of water in the Great Glen, which runs from Inverness in the north to Fort William in the south. Its surface is 16 metres (52 feet) above sea level. It contains a single, artificial island named Cherry Island (Scottish Gaelic: Eilean Muireach) at the southwestern end. There are nine villages around the loch, as well as Urquhart Castle; the village of Drumnadrochit contains a "Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition".

Another one for my 'fractured series'. Funny how despite numerous visits, new shapes and compositions can pop out. I still get attracted to the colours and shapes in the slate layers on this beach.

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Continuing my Hongkong 188 Album.........................................

Jardine House (Chinese: 怡和大廈), formerly known as Connaught Centre (康樂大廈), is an office tower in Hong Kong. The building is located at 1 Connaught Place, Central on Hong Kong Island. It is owned by Hongkong Land Limited, a subsidiary of Jardines. At the time of its completion in 1972, Jardine House was the tallest building in Hong Kong and in Asia. In 1980, the Hopewell Centre usurped the title of the tallest building in Hong Kong. The building is interconnected by the Central Elevated Walkway with buildings of Hongkong Land Limited like Exchange Square and the International Finance Centre.

The new building was constructed on a piece of reclaimed land, under a lease term of 75 years, which was secured by Hongkong Land Limited at a record price of HK$258 million in 1970, payable interest free over a period of 10 years. In exchange, the Government agreed that no building directly to the north of Jardine House would ever be built to obstruct its views. As a result, the height of General Post Office building was capped at 120 ft (37 m). Building costs were estimated at $120 million. Construction of the fifty-two-storey building took 16 months. Metal lettering from the Old Jardine House was salvaged and used in the lobby of the New Jardine House.

The building is constructed with a metal frame, and a curtain wall with round windows. The thickness of the structural frame is reduced because of the shape of the windows. Unusually for a Jardine property, elevators were produced by Otis Elevator, while escalators were manufactured by Schindler Elevator.

The circular design of the windows has earned the building the nickname, "The House of a Thousand Arseholes."

Hackesche Höfe.

The Hackesche Höfe is a notable courtyard complex situated adjacent to the Hackescher Markt in the centre of Berlin. The complex consists of eight interconnected courtyards, accessed through a main arched entrance (1906) .

The system of interconnected karst caves that extend

Hungary

Shimmering Waves and Sunlit Glimmers invites viewers into a layered world where fluid forms and intricate patterns pulse with subtle energy. The composition unfolds through a palette of cool blues and verdant greens, punctuated by delicate touches of warm yellow that catch the light like fleeting reflections. Black ink lines trace sharp contours and swirling textures, weaving an elusive network that both fragments and unites the shapes. There is a palpable tension between the work’s organic softness and its graphic precision, evoking natural rhythms that feel both grounded and otherworldly. The interplay of depth and detail suggests a living landscape—an abstract terrain shaped by currents, growth, and hidden forces—encouraging an attentive exploration of its shifting, interconnected layers.

John Ford on horizons:www.youtube.com/watch?v=45tpBq_xHYU

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River floodplains act as nature’s shock absorbers during spring ice breakup, storing excess water released from melting snow and fractured ice jams. As ice fractures and surges downstream, the floodplain’s broad, flat terrain allows water to spread out rather than surge violently, reducing peak flow levels and lowering the risk of sudden inundation in populated areas.

At Sylvia Grinnell, the valley floodplain’s gently sloping banks and interconnected side channels channel the spring swell away from the main river course, protecting trails and downstream infrastructure. The river then flows past the city of Iqaluit—whose name in Inuktitut means “Place of many fish”—underscoring how these pristine waters have sustained local communities for generations.

This natural buffer not only mitigates flooding but also replenishes wetland habitats critical for tundra flora and fauna. In summer, the waters here are so pure that they can be sipped directly from the stream without boiling—a testament to the pristine catchment upstream and minimal human disturbance in the watershed.

Local legend holds that each August, Arctic char returning to spawn act as living filters: as they swim upstream, they absorb impurities in their skin and then carry those contaminants back out to sea upon their departure. Whether myth or metaphor, the tale underscores the community’s reverence for the river’s extraordinary clarity and its vital role in sustaining life on the land.

The Navigli were a system of navigable and interconnected canals around Milan, Italy.

At present the canals are mostly used for irrigation. The only two canals who operate a tourist navigation system connected to the Darsena are the Naviglio Grande and the Naviglio Pavese, also becoming a nightlife pole

Fall Creek Falls / Wildcat Tract / Rocky Ford/ Tobacco Pouch Loop, Dawsonville WMA, Jasper, Georgia... I have been researching about the interconnected Dawson WMA Tobacco Pouch, Wildcat Trac, Rocky Ford loop trails for several years. Also, over the past two years, my new dentist has been prodding me about getting in to make the hiking rounds of the trails and yesterday was my first opportunity. Fortunately, I did not make this new adventure alone and was accompanied by a long-time friend who was familiar with the territory. The Tobacco Pouch trail begins at the top of a ridgeline and descends 1400 feet down the mountains into the Wildcat Trac-Rocky Ford river coves. Yesterday, we descended some 850 feet down the trail past the First Falls to arrive at the Second Falls (Fall Creek Falls). I was glad not to have made this inaugural trek alone, because I found multiple unmarked trails and roads heading off in all directions. To complicate the experience, the trails listed in the Gaia GPS and Garmin GPS were different and one of the four large waterfalls along the routes was named incorrectly at the same coordinates with differing incorrect names in both apps. The other waterfalls were not even present in the maps. Even though this area is not new and has been hunted in for years, it is still relatively new to photographer excursionists and hikers.

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

Explore 23 April, 2021.

This Sunset Beach sculpture "217.5 Arc x 13" by French artist Bernar Venet is in the permanent collection of Vancouver's Biennale exhibitions.

On this day it was double purposed as a hammock hanger.

Vancouver Biennale was founded by Barrie Mowatt in 2002. The first bienniale ran from 2005-2007. It featured 24 public works of art from 11 countries.

The Vancouver Biennale Legacy Foundation is a Biennale component, committed to leaving a legacy of public art in the city by acquiring major pieces of sculpture from each exhibition and offering them to Vancouver and the surrounding area for long-term display.

The legacy programme ensures the city benefits from a legacy of internationally acclaimed works of art for generations to come.

ABOUT 217.5 Arc x 13:

The sculpture consists of 13 corten steel arcs and weighs 12,125 lbs. Each arc is the same size.

Bernar Venet’s work is part of his Arc series of sculptures illustrating the beauty, balance, and malleability of raw steel.

The name of this artwork is a precise description of its mathematical composition. All of the beams in the sculpture are nested and curved to the same angle providing a sense of balance and grace.

Venet employs mathematical manipulations of this industrial material to explore the interconnected relationships amongst nature, humanity, and the universe.

The repetitive thirteen curves give a resting yet rhythmic sense of movement and fluidity. The raw red-brown rust colour of the unpainted surfaces of the corten steel, an authentic surface upon which Venet insists, facilitates an interaction with the natural elements.

“Increasing levels of abstraction and complexity frighten those for whom art is a means to attain a comfortable expression of calm, luxury, and delight.” – Bernar Venet

I've got this weird habit dividing my sleep time into two segments. I sleep for a couple of hours in the evening. Then awaken for a couple of hours, then go back to sleep until morning. The in-between time is often highly creative. Sometimes I look at and photos and experiment with processing techniques. Other times I watch youtube videos, more often than not of the instructional variety. It's been like this since I was a kid. I remember my mother once telling me (probably in response to me rooting around looking for a tool or such in the middle of the night) that the creative hour was over. And even then I thought no, it's actually just beginning. The habit has only become more entrenched as I've gotten older. My body seems so well conditioned to this practice that I usually fall into a deep sleep very quickly. I'm often surprised upon waking in the midst of vivid dreams even after sleeping for just an hour or less. Lately my dreams aren't just quick video clips, but very involved story lines with interconnected characters and settings. Both dialog and thoughts are conveyed in my mind along with incredibly realistic and often contorted manifestations of real life. I often awaken and just lay still for a while recounting the bizarre world I've just tapped out of. I like to absorb every nuance that I can recall lest I forget. We spend about a third of our entire lives asleep. This is precious time lost if all we do is rest. Dream analysis allows us to reclaim some of the lost time in hopes of better understanding (and perhaps bettering) the other two thirds of our lives. I believe this awareness has actually intensified my dreams...

The sleep thing is totally dysfunctional yet I feel quite at home with it. My physical body simply racks up the total sleep time and counts it as continuous. So six or eight hours is logged even though it was bifurcated. I get the benefit of two separate dream cycles and that wonderful middle-of-the-night creative time.

I was struck by the peaceful serenity of this life-sized figure of a sleeping angel in a nearby cemetery. An odd sense of softness of skin and features rendered from a hunk of cold, hard marble. Also a haunting look of androgyny that often creeps into stone sculptures of females. I read once that artists, sculptors and painters-drawers in particular, often subconsciously portray themselves in their works. I've seen this often in funerary art. It's simultaneously creepy and attractive. Anyway my thought in processing this image was to separate it from the context of reality and place it into the realm of the dream state...the haziness that surrounds us, unseen but always present.

India, Kerala or Kēraḷam, Backwaters.

The scenery of the Kerala Backwaters with the orange glimmering light of the sunset at dusk, a vivacious day descends to the shadow & the calm of the night, punctuated at times by the screeching of birds.

📌….unique backwaters are a network of interconnected five large lakes linked by canals, both manmade, fed by 38 rivers & brackish lagoons extending nearly half the length of Kerala state. A labyrinthine system formed by almost 1.000 km of waterways lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast, known as the “Malabar Coast”.

The backwaters have an exceptional ecosystem; freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea, formed by the action of waves & shore currents creating low barrier islands across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the Western Ghats range.

A Thannermukkom Salt Water Barrier, preventing salt water from the sea is entering the deep inside, keeping the fresh water intact. Such fresh water is extensively used for irrigation purposes.

Numerous unique aquatic species including mudskippers, crabs, frogs, water birds such as kingfishers, darters, terns, darters & cormorants, animals like otters & turtles live in the backwaters area. Palm trees, pandanus bushes & other leafy plants grow alongside the backwaters, providing a green shade to the surrounding landscape.

👉 One World one Dream,

🙏...Danke, Xièxie 谢谢, Thanks, Gracias, Merci, Grazie, Obrigado, Arigatô, Dhanyavad, Chokrane to you & over

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Palouse Falls, far off the beaten bath in southeastern Washington, drops 198 ft (60 m) through the basalt rock of the Columbia Plateau. The canyon at the falls is 377 ft (115 m) deep, exposing a large cross-section of the Columbia River Basalt Group. These falls and the canyon downstream are an important feature of the channeled scablands created by the great Missoula floods that swept periodically across eastern Washington and across the Columbia River Plateau during the Pleistocene epoch. The ancestral Palouse River flowed through the currently dry Washtucna Coulee to the Columbia River. The Palouse Falls and surrounding canyons were created when the Missoula floods overtopped the south valley wall of the ancestral Palouse River, diverting it to the current course to the Snake River by erosion of a new channel. The area is characterized by interconnected and hanging flood-created coulees, cataracts, plunge pools, kolk-created potholes, rock benches, buttes, and pinnacles typical of scablands. Palouse Falls State Park is located at the falls, protecting this part of the uniquely scenic area. On April 21, 2009, Tyler Bradt ran the falls in a kayak, setting an unofficial world record for the highest waterfall run. This is a 60-second exposure, taken with a B+W 10-stop ND filter.

The Umeda Sky Building (梅田スカイビル, Umeda Sukai Biru) is one of Osaka's most recognizable landmarks. Completed in 1993, it consists of two 40-story towers that connect at their two uppermost stories, with bridges and memorable escalators crossing the wide atrium-like space in the center. The 173 m (568 ft) building was designed by Hiroshi Hara, whose other best know work is the massive & interesting JR Kyōto Station.

The building was originally conceived in 1988 as four interconnected towers, then Japan's 1980s economic bubble burst & the number of towers was reduced to two. The building features a rooftop observatory, "The Floating Garden Observatory." Despite the name, there isn't a rooftop garden, but there are great views of the city. It is at the base of the towers one finds a nice garden, with walking trails and water features, as well as a basement food court that recreates the atmosphere of Osaka in the early 20th century. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umeda_Sky_Building www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g298566-d1867741-Re...

Sony a6300. Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens. 16mm, f/3.5, 1/30 sec, ISO 12800. Thanks for viewing.

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Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña - Escocia - Lago Ness - Castillo de Urquhart

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LOCH NESS (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Nis) 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), 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. It contains more fresh water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined, 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.

At Drumnadrochit is the "Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition" which examines the natural history and legend of Loch Ness. Boat cruises operate from various locations on the loch shore, giving visitors the chance to look for the "monster".

Loch Ness is thought by some to be the home of the Loch Ness Monster (also known as "Nessie"), a cryptid, reputedly a large unknown animal. It is similar to other supposed lake monsters in Scotland and elsewhere, though its description varies from one account to the next. Popular interest and belief in the animal's existence has varied since it was first brought to the world's attention in 1933.

URQUHART CASTLE sits beside Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland. The castle is on the A82 road, 21 kilometres (13 mi) south-west of Inverness and 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) east of the village of Drumnadrochit.

The present ruins date from the 13th to the 16th centuries, though built on the site of an early medieval fortification. Founded in the 13th century, Urquhart played a role in the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century. It was subsequently held as a royal castle, and was raided on several occasions by the MacDonald Earls of Ross. The castle was granted to the Clan Grant in 1509, though conflict with the MacDonalds continued. Despite a series of further raids the castle was strengthened, only to be largely abandoned by the middle of the 17th century. Urquhart was partially destroyed in 1692 to prevent its use by Jacobite forces, and subsequently decayed. In the 20th century it was placed in state care and opened to the public: it is now one of the most-visited castles in Scotland.

The castle, situated on a headland overlooking Loch Ness, is one of the largest in Scotland in area. It was approached from the west and defended by a ditch and drawbridge. The buildings of the castle were laid out around two main enclosures on the shore. The northern enclosure or Nether Bailey includes most of the more intact structures, including the gatehouse, and the five-storey Grant Tower at the north end of the castle. The southern enclosure or Upper Bailey, sited on higher ground, comprises the scant remains of earlier buildings.

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EL LAGO NESS (en escocés: Loch Ness, en gaélico escocés, Loch Nis) es un extenso y profundo lago de agua dulce que se encuentra en las Tierras Altas (Highlands) de Escocia, en el Reino Unido. Es culturalmente destacado por el mito del monstruo del lago Ness.

Se extiende aproximadamente 39 km al suroeste de Inverness. Es la mayor masa de agua de la falla geológica conocida como Gran Glen que discurre desde Inverness en el norte hasta Fort Augustus al sur. El canal de Caledonia, el cual enlaza al mar en ambos extremos del Gran Glen, utiliza el lago Ness como parte de su ruta.

Este lago forma parte de la serie de lagos de Escocia que fueron formados por los glaciares durante las anteriores glaciaciones. Sus aguas tienen una visibilidad excepcionalmente baja debido al alto contenido en turba procedente de los suelos cercanos

Es el segundo lago más grande de Escocia por área de superficie con alrededor de 56,4 km2, pero debido a su gran profundidad es el de mayor volumen. Contiene más agua dulce que todos los lagos de Inglaterra y Gales juntos.

También funciona como el más bajo de los embalses del plan hidroeléctrico de almacenamiento-bombeo, el primero de su clase en Gran Bretaña. Las turbinas fueron originalmente utilizadas para suministrar energía a un molino cercano, pero ahora se genera y suministra electricidad a la red nacional.

En su parte más sudoccidental, cerca de Fort Augustus, se puede ver la única isla del lago. La Cherry Island es un ejemplo de crannóg (islas artificiales que datan generalmente de la Edad del Hierro).

EL CASTILLO DE URQUHART es un castillo situado en el lago Ness, en Escocia (Reino Unido), entre Fort William e Inverness, próximo a la villa de Drumnadrochit.

La primera referencia histórica data de tiempos de san Columba, en la segunda mitad del siglo VI, con una probable mención en la Vida de Columba de Adamnan de Iona. Se trata, posiblemente, del lugar llamado Airchartdan por lo que san Columba pasó durante una de sus visitas al rey Brude de los pictos del norte. Columba aprovechó para convertir al cristianismo al señor del castillo y anfitrión, Emchath, y a su hijo Virolec. Sin embargo, la referencia que hace Adamnan no es realmente al castillo sino a las "tierras de Airchartdan", que indicarían un territorio, no una localidad. Además, no se menciona ninguna fortificación. No obstante, hay estructuras datadas por carbono 14 entre los años 460 y 660, por lo que resulta posible que sí existiera, aunque no se sabe cuando se construyó.

Sí se registra su existencia a comienzos del siglo XIII. La zona le había sido concedida a la familia Durward en 1229 y estos fueron, probablemente, quienes construyeron el castillo que se conoce hoy en día. En 1296 fue capturado por Eduardo I de Inglaterra. Sir Robert Lauder era el señor del castillo en 1329 y su nieto Robert (del clan Chisholm) le sucedió en 1359. El conde de Ross lo capturó para la corona inglesa a mediados del siglo XV pero fue recuperado poco después. En 1509 le fue concedido a los Grant, que lo conservaron hasta 1912. Durante este período, los MacDonald lo capturaron en 1545 y también fue capturado por una tropa de covenanters en 1644. El castillo fue parcialmente destruido en 1692 por los ingleses para evitar que fuera capturado por los jacobitas y nunca fue reconstruido.

En la actualidad es propiedad del Patrimonio Nacional Escocés y constituye el tercer sitio más visitado de Escocia.

I cannot visit Leeds without snapping a pic or two of County shopping arcade. It's part of the Victorian Quarter a network of interconnected shopping arcades rather upmarket and expensive stores within.

India, Kerala or Kēraḷam, Backwaters.

Shore operated lift fishing nets are a type of stationary lift nets, commonly known in India as "Chinese fishing nets", each installation is operated by a team of 4 to 6 fishermen.

In India they are mostly found in Kerala’s Backwaters & coastal areas around the cities of Kollam & Kochi, where they became besides for fishing also a tourist attraction & a beloved photo motive.

This for India unusual fishing method is almost unique to the area of Kerala,

This fishing method was introduced by Chinese explorers who landed there in the 14th century. One assumption of the city name Kochi is “co-chin”, the interpretation is meaning “like China”

The scenery of the Kerala Backwaters with the orange glimmering light of the sunset at dusk,

a vivacious day descends to the shadow & the calm of the night, punctuated at times by the screeching of birds.

📌….unique backwaters are a network of interconnected five large lakes linked by canals, both manmade, fed by 38 rivers & brackish lagoons extending nearly half the length of Kerala state. A labyrinthine system formed by almost 1.000 km of waterways lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast, known as the “Malabar Coast”.

The backwaters have an exceptional ecosystem; freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea, formed by the action of waves & shore currents creating low barrier islands across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the Western Ghats range.

A Thannermukkom Salt Water Barrier, preventing salt water from the sea is entering the deep inside, keeping the fresh water intact. Such fresh water is extensively used for irrigation purposes.

Numerous unique aquatic species including mudskippers, crabs, frogs, water birds such as kingfishers, darters, terns, darters & cormorants, animals like otters & turtles live in the backwaters area. Palm trees, pandanus bushes & other leafy plants grow alongside the backwaters, providing a green shade to the surrounding landscape.

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Like most people living through the pandemic, the emphasis has returned to the safety and security of the home. It seems the last refuge from the scourge of illness that is sweeping the world. It's been a real struggle to maintain a positive frame of mind through an ongoing torrent of bad news. The sanctuary of my home was ripped open a couple of weeks ago with the death of our cat Sampson. In the wake of his death attention turned to his little sister Samantha. Born of the same littler, they had spent their entire lives together. Samantha (I had knick-named her Patches because of her nervous tendency to pull little tufts of fur from her sides) seemed interconnected with Sampson much like congenital twins. I worried about Samantha's impending loneliness even as Sampson's life was slipping away. For a couple of days after he died, it seemed like she might be able to adapt to life without his companionship. She still seemed engaged with household activities and even took a renewed interest in lap sitting. But at the same time she began meowing loudly as she wandered the house calling for her brother (those plaintive wails still ring in my ears). By the end of day three I began to notice her appetite had diminished. On day four she outright declined food and, even more worrisome, water as well. Did all I could to coax her but she balked at even most favored treats. Lethargy soon followed and all I could do was cradle her on my lap. She died just a week after Sampson, not even three full days ago as I write this. Losing them both in quick succession is having a compounding effect on me. The house seems frightfully empty. Even my perception of time has changed. The daily routines that involved the cats and our frequent interactions have been shattered. My eyes still sweep across to their favorite sleeping and perching locations as I did unconsciously for so many years. Always scanning the rooms to see where they were and what they were up to. Very difficult to break habits like this. More often they just fade away over time. Part of my sadness was watching her mournful behavior in that final week and being unable to console her. I'm certain that animals grieve just as we do. But they simply don't have our coping skills. Samantha died broken hearted and there wasn't a thing I could do to prevent it. Even home doesn't feel quite as safe now.

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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. It's been 12 years since there could be ice skating on the Gouwsea. Ice skating can be done from Monnickendam to Marken and from Marken to Volendam. Infinite sea of ice is perfect for ice skating journeys. Besides ice skating Dutch also love Ice yachting. This is the sport of sailing and racing iceboats and is very popular in the Netherlands. Ice boats are racing at a speed of 100 km an hour over the ice of the Gouwsea.

Photo taken in the busy harbor of Monnickendam. A historical moment since crossing the Gouwsea by skates is such a rare occurrence. Crossing this Gouwzee was last possible in 1996. Today I skate from Monnickendam to Marken, such a beautiful sea of ice to enjoy. Here I arrived back in the cosy harbor of Monnickendam at sunset time.

Op 11 Januari 2009 een schaatstocht gemaakt rond de Gouwzee van Monnickendam - Volendam - Marken - Monnickendam. Tot mijn verbazing was de Gouwzee helemaal dichtbevroren en dit is in geen 12 jaar meer gebeurd. Dus echt een historische ijstocht gemaakt. Een groot ijsoppervlakte tussen Monnickendam en Marken met prima ijs. Een oneindig mooi gezicht op deze ijszee anno 2009. Het was genieten. Jong en oud staan op het ijs, zelfs koek en zopie is present voor de Lange Brug in de haven van Monnickendam. Er kon zelfs 's avonds geschaats worden want het Markerveerhuis hadden veel aandacht besteed aan de belichting. Ook zijn er weer ijszeilers te zien. Met spectaculaire snelheden van wel 80 tot 100 kilometer per uur razen ze over bevroren meren en plassen: ijszeilers hebben deze dagen de tijd van hun leven.

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.

De Rotterdam

De Rotterdam is a building on the Wilhelminapier in Rotterdam, designed by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture in 1998. The complex is located between the KPN Tower and Rotterdam Cruise Terminal and was finalized at the end of 2013. On 21 November 2013, the municipality of Rotterdam, as the largest user, received the keys. The design provides space for offices, a hotel and apartments. The 44 floors amount to a total floor space area of about 160,000 m² making it the largest building in the Netherlands.

Realization

Construction began in 2009, when the municipality committed itself to hire 25,000 m² of the office space. The highest point (at 149 meters) was reached at the end of 2012, and the building was ready on its scheduled date of November 15, 2013. The total cost at the start of construction in 2009 was estimated to be €340,000,000.

Appearance and construction

Rem Koolhaas, who once considered a career in film, reasoned that the most frequent view of these structures would be in motion, from the window of a car. As the view changes, the towers, rising from a shared six-story plinth, separate and then mergeThe building consists of three interconnected towers that share a thirty feet high base which includes six floors. The lower two layers form a large glass plinth. At about 90 meters above ground the towers – known as West Tower, Mid Tower and East Tower– are shifted a few meters in different directions, which enhances the wind stability and provides space for terraces. In the original design the towers did not touch each other, but in order to simplify the play of forces and to keep the construction affordable they are now connected in a few places. The facade provides the option of natural ventilation. On the west side there are balconies that are accessible from the apartments.

SIN Pays, or at least it used to. Promotional button for the Spanish International Network (now Univision) from around 1976 when the network was seeking carriage on cable systems around the United States. In order to persuade cable operators to carry their Spanish language programming the network paid a small fee for each subscriber on the various cable systems at a time when system operators were paying the various program services for carrying their programming. The promotion worked and SIN achieved fairly wide carriage.

The Spanish International Network was the first satellite interconnected network in the U.S. Followed soon after by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).

For the Macro Mondays group, challenge: squared circle. Happy Macro Monday!

India, Kerala or Kēraḷam, Backwaters.

The nature of the Kerala Backwaters immersed in the glow of the sunset, a vivacious day descends to the shadow & the calm of the night, punctuated at times by the screeching of birds.

📌….unique backwaters are a network of interconnected five large lakes linked by canals, both manmade, fed by 38 rivers & brackish lagoons extending nearly half the length of Kerala state. A labyrinthine system formed by almost 1.000 km of waterways lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast, known as the “Malabar Coast”.

The backwaters have an exceptional ecosystem; freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea, formed by the action of waves & shore currents creating low barrier islands across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the Western Ghats range.

A Thannermukkom Salt Water Barrier, preventing salt water from the sea is entering the deep inside, keeping the fresh water intact. Such fresh water is extensively used for irrigation purposes.

👉 One World one Dream,

🙏...Danke, Xièxie 谢谢, Thanks, Gracias, Merci, Grazie, Obrigado, Arigatô, Dhanyavad, Chokrane to you & over

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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.

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The Renaissance Center (aka GM Renaissance Center) is a group of seven interconnected skyscrapers in downtown Detroit, on the shore of the Detroit River. The complex is owned by General Motors, which uses it as its world headquarters. The central tower, the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center with its curved glass-clad facade, is the second tallest all-hotel skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. It has been the tallest building in Michigan since it was erected in 1977. The principal architect was John Portman.

"Sheep River Falls day use area and hike is located on the Sheep River approximately 36km west of the Town of Turner Valley. It is between the Blue Rock Campground and Sandy McNabb campground. The trail winds along the west side of the Sheep River gorge with excellent views of the foothills and Rocky Mountains. Views of the river pools and eddies along the Sheep River are beautiful and very inviting. To bad the water is to cold for swimming. The Sheep River runs crystal clear and is home to wild Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Rainbow Trout. You'll need a fishing license to try your luck, see regulations for catch and release. Deer, Elk, Bear and Bighorn Sheep are all around this area." - text taken from www.albertawow.com/hikes/Sheep_River_Falls/Sheep_River_Fa...

"A vast playground of over 50 interconnected provincial parks and recreation areas, Kananaskis Country covers 4,257 sq km (1,643 sq mi) of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies.

Welcome to year round backcountry bliss. In summer, get out and golf, hike, bike, fish, ride, paddle or climb. Get the adrenaline pumping on a wet and wild whitewater rafting trip. Sleep under the stars in a provincial park campsite or get a permit and spend the night in the backcountry. Winter is all thrills and chills, with dog sledding, ice climbing, skating, snowmobiling, and world class skiing. As if this weren’t enough, add jaw-dropping mountain vistas, over a dozen protected areas and subtract the crowds of the nearby national parks. The result is pure Rocky Mountain high." - text taken from travelalberta.com/Places%20to%20Go/Parks/Kananaskis%20Cou...

For camping, trails and more information on facilities, visit www.albertaparks.ca/sheep-river/information-facilities/tr...

GPS location: Lat: 50.615014 Long: -114.705138

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

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In 1868, British police first manually used red and green gas lights to control horse carriage traffic at night outside the House of Commons. According to Washington State University Magazine, the Americans then contributed the following:

"American policeman Lester Wire designed the first electric traffic light. It was first installed in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 5, 1914, at the corner of 105th and Euclid Avenue.

1917 — First interconnected traffic signal system installed in Salt Lake City, with six connected intersections controlled simultaneously from a manual switch.

1920 — William Potts, a Detroit policeman, invented the first four-way and three-colored traffic lights. He introduced yellow lights to indicate the light would change soon. Detroit became the first city to implement the four-way and three-colored traffic lights."

CCWeek38: Geometry in Road Signs (Diamond-shaped traffic sign)

it has become undeniably proven how in many cases we are interconnected by friends, family, acquaintances, etc. I find it hard in fact to find ANYTHING that is not connected to something else in this world of ours. Deep huh, :-)

A bison died sometime early in the winter, but was socked in place - and preserved - by the water frozen solid around it. Although these interconnected shallow ponds a few miles east of Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone are very slow to thaw out, the moment a carcass emerges in the spring, all of the local scavengers show up. When I first arrived, there was a single coyote feasting on the remains, though it was accompanied by a raven and a magpie awaiting their chance.

Eventually the coyote moved on and the bald eagles and ravens showed up in force. Although both of the eagles are mature, the one standing on top of the carcass clearly has higher social rank than the one waiting to the left for its turn.

As a group, by the way, ravens are the largest consumers of meat by volume of any species in Yellowstone. Each bird has limited capacity, but the number of individuals together forms a powerful clean-up crew.

Lots to go around, but never enough, especially as the "lean season" winds down.

I might add, for the benefit of those who noticed this isn't the technically finest photograph I ever took, I was quite far from the melee, as is appropriate when wildlife that has managed to survive the deprivations of a long winter has an opportunity to get some quality nutrition. Not to mention that one would not want to complete with a carnivorous scavenger that will also willingly kill and consume live prey. Bears, particularly very hungry male grizzlies, will always avail themselves in a situation like this, and are very often the first ones on a carcass released from the ice. They do the other carrion-eaters the favor of pulling the carcass onto the ice or land, making access easier for them, too.

Absolutely amazing Lightfestival Ghent 2021

'Interconnected' by Create (www.create.eu/ )

Just as the Ghent skyline is world famous for its 3 towers, 3 fascinating structures rise from the water surface at Portus Ganda during the light festival.

Source: lichtfestival.stad.gent/nl/kunstwerken-2021/interconnected

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Absoluut fantastisch Lichtfestival Gent 2021

'Interconnected' van Create (www.create.eu/ )

Net zoals de Gentse skyline wereldberoemd is voor zijn 3 torens, rijzen tijdens het lichtfestival 3 fascinerende structuren op uit het wateroppervlakte aan Portus Ganda

Bron: lichtfestival.stad.gent/nl/kunstwerken-2021/interconnected

Plitvice ( pronounced [plîtʋitse)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.

In the City of Light there is no centre nor suburbs because all is important, everything & everyone are interconnected by the Light.

(Multiple exposure, ICM and digital painting)

My entry for the May Explore TakeOver contest on Flickr Social:

www.flickr.com/groups/2684497@N24/discuss/721577219230316...

www.flickr.com/groups/2684497@N24/discuss/721577219186248...

In a break from the painful (for me) process of editing and up-loading photos for my new Album "Anteprima Design Week" where many more pictures are yet to come, I've done this work using four of my photos taken at Euroluce 2023: 3 photos of special glass neon tubes displayed all over from the ceiling to two meters above from the flooring of a peculiar dark hall (exhibitor "Preciosa") and 1 photo of golden pepitas.

It was a while I was missing to do new Planispheric Art and this here has indeed been inspired by my awesome visit at the Salone del Mobile. No need to say I had fun to digitally paint over in my freehand style.

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Lynnmour, District of North Vancouver, British Columbia,

Canada.

A classic moon gate leads to the Oriental Garden, a tranquil setting reminiscent of Japan. The authentic Japanese tea house is a gift shop operated by the North Shore Association for the Physically Handicapped.

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.

Light design.Raw photography,slight edit (chopping from larger field,contrast adjustment to render the tiniest filaments), no retouching.

The upload file is almost 22MB, took me half an hour + 2 time outs of the server to upload it to Flickr but I see it now so downsized, what a pity, I was willing it's possible to surf & navigate inside this picture, like it was years ago on Flickr.

Anyway, pls, zoom it to enjoy it better. If possible, I'll try to replace it with a larger upload.

My photo represents my way to visually illustrate the concept of Oneness,

whose discovery and comprehension is an essential step towards Awareness and finally Enlightenment.

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Non dirò "Tutto é connesso" perché nella ns. società ormai il lemma é inteso solo come esser connessi alla rete, 24/g, cosa che considero piuttosto un malanno mentre il senso della mia foto finalizza un concetto di spessore e importanza ben diversi.

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EXPLORE: manually explored by the Panel of FlickrSocialMedia Jurors on TakeOver Day Contest, June 26 2024, theme #Movement

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The indigenous artists and master carvers of Haida Gwaii have created magnificent hand-split, post-and-beam cedar houses and finely carved totem poles on Canada’s Pacific northwest coast. They are widely appreciated both as fine art and as signifiers of an ancient and enduring Haida culture.

Construction of this late 19th-century Haida Gwaii village replica began in the late 1950s under the direction of renowned Haida artist, Bill Reid, and Kwakwaka’wakw artist, Doug Cranmer. Master Haida carver and hereditary chief, Jim Hart, carved the replacement frontal pole on the larger family dwelling. The red-tonged Dogfish Mortuary Pole looms in the forefront.

The dwellings and carvings are an integral part of Haida myth, cosmology, clan affiliation, family history and social rank - all intricately interconnected to other essential cultural practices (drum-making, storytelling, singing, dancing, potlatch ceremonies) that thrive today amid a flourishing "renaissance" and renewal in indigenous arts and crafts.

The village complex is situated on traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) people and now sits high on the edge of the steep Point Grey escarpment overlooking Vancouver’s Spanish Banks, Howe Sound, the ocean and beyond. explore#276

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