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Two small water droplets on a gorgeous red Poinsettia bract.
"Because of their groupings and colors, laypeople often think these (red bracts) are the flower petals of the plant. In fact, the flowers are grouped within the small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch, and they are called cyathia.
Euphorbia pulcherrima, commonly known as poinsettia, is a species of flowering plant indigenous to Mexico. The name "poinsettia" is after Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, who introduced the plant into the US in 1828. It is also called the Atatürk flower." From Wikipedia.
In Frame : Mantaha Warda
Makeup: Glamaddiction_by_mysha
Wardrobe : Zannat Mouri
Photo: Ali Emad Sarker
Assist: Rifat Hasan Dipro
1977年和2006年的九龍城
Kowloon City in 1977 and 2006
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1958年，啟德機場九龍灣新跑道工程完成。1962年，啟德機場新客運大樓及停車場啟用。1975年，跑道擴展工程完成。1982年，富豪機場酒店開業。1960年代起，鄰近的九龍寨城開始大規模重建，樓高十三四層的樓宇遂漸替代了原有二三層高的建築物，成為當時世界人口最密集的地方。
In 1958, the new long runway of Kai Tak Airport extending into the Kowloon Bay was completed by land reclamation. The runway was extended in 1975. The passenger terminal was completed in 1962. The Kowloon Walled City nearby was also underwent massive construction during the 1960s, with developers building new modular structures above older ones. The Kowloon Walled City became extremely densely populated by the late 1970s and early 1980s.
In der Morgendämmerung waren alte neben neuen Einheitslokomotiven auf neue Aufgaben im Bahnhof von Dillingen (Saar).
Heritage Farm Bone-In Pork Loin
Creamed turnip and mustard greens, apple, and Brandy. ($20)
Poole's Diner
Raleigh, North Carolina
(November 17, 2013)
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One of the most serene places I have visited on my trip in Dorset. I came up half an hour before sunset. Birds such as Chiffchaff and Song Thrush were singing. I wish I came earlier but maybe the place looked its best before sunset as the last of the sun' rays added a golden touch to the green grass.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-fontmellmelburydowns
Fontmell and Melbury Downs
North West Dorset, just south of Shaftesbury
Open expanses of flowery downland, excellent butterfly populations and breathtaking views
Don't miss
Bought in memory of Thomas Hardy, to protect the landscape in which his novels are set
Chalk grassland and scrub habitats with many orchids, including Early Purple, Frog and Bee orchid
Great location for butterflies, moths and glow-worms
Fontmell Down and Harding's Down
Savour the stunning views that stretch for miles across the Blackmore Vale and explore the many circular walks that start from the car park at the top of Spread Eagle Hill. During the summer months it is a fantastic place to spot butterflies and plants which thrive on the chalk downland. ST886186
Compton Down and Melbury Hill South
Here you will find one of the best displays of glow-worms during June and July, if the weather is good. It also attracts a wealth of butterflies such as Chalkhill Blue, Adonis Blue and Meadow Brown. Melbury Hill marks the high point of a spur, offering sweeping views across much of the downs. ST879192
Melbury Beacon
At 863 feet above sea level, there are wonderful views to the north of the Saxon town of Shaftesbury and across to the surrounding counties. ST873197
Melbury Down
This stunning meandering dry valley cuts the ridge of Cranborne Chase, which straddles the counties of Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire. The fine chalk grassland is interrupted by a narrow band of flint scree, which unusually supports acid-loving heathers. ST892190
Win Green
The highest point in Cranborne Chase with fine views of rolling downland in all directions. Crowned by a clump of trees growing on a Bronze Age bowl barrow (a mound of earth and stones covering a grave) Win Green forms a prominent landmark. ST922204
Get in touch
Wiltshire Countryside Office
West Kennett Farm
West Kennett
Wiltshire SN8 1QF
01672 539167 (General enquiries)
Email: wiltshirecountryside@nationaltrust.org.uk
Facilities
WCs
WCs (Not NT) for customers of the Compton Abbas Airfield restaurant
Dogs
Dogs welcome under close control, as livestock graze the downs. Please dispose of dog mess responsibly.
Picnic areas
There are some great places to enjoy a picnic, but please help us to keep this area special by taking your rubbish home with you.
Eating and shopping
Restaurant at Compton Abbas Airfield (not NT).
Public houses
There is a pub in the nearby village of Fontmell Magna.
Learning
We are able to provide a limited number of guided walks with the warden throughout the year for groups. Please contact us for more information.
Getting there
By foot
A series of bridleways and footpaths lead onto the downs from the local villages of Melbury Abbas, Compton Abbas and Fontmell Magna
By bike
The North Dorset Cycleway (National Cycle Network Regional Route 41) is a 73 mile route along quiet country lanes and villages. It passes through Shaftesbury and runs just south of the estate, through the village of Fontmell Magna.
By bus
From Shaftesbury take the Wilts & Dorset service 182, Monday-Saturday, stopping at Compton Abbas and Fontmell Magna.
See Transport Direct for more travel information.
By train
Gillingham 9 miles from Fontmell car park.
By road
From Shaftesbury head south on B3081 and follow signs to Melbury Abbas. There is a car park on the right at the top of Spread Eagle Hill, just before the left turn to Compton Abbas Airfield.
Ordnance Survey maps
Explorer 118
Landranger 183
Access
Mobility information
Parking
The small car parking area at Spread Eagle Hill provides level access onto the downs. From here there are beautiful views over Compton Abbas and beyond.
WC
Accessible WCs are available for customers of the Compton Abbas Airfield restaurant.
Pathways and open space
The downs comprise of open grassland with some well-used routes. There are areas of steep sloping downland, which will become muddy and slippery after wet weather.
All-ability trails
At Win Green a route leading to the topograph and trig point is accessible along flat grassland. Fontmell Down has a circular route along fairly level grassy paths, starting from the car park. Both of these routes are accessible for most wheelchair users and pushchairs.
Seating, rest points and shelter
There are benches at Win Green.
Sensory highlights
Glow worms are plentiful in summer; the best time to spot them is at night when the female glow worms light up to attract the males.
Catalog #: 09_00200
Title: Capt. Forrest Blalock Special Collection Photo The reverse reads, in writing, ""Hot Springs, Kunming Lake, 'Oh Ae'.""
Additional Information: Two Military Men Smiling Over a Notice Sign in China,
Tags: Capt. Forrest Blalock Special Collection Photo The reverse reads, in writing, ""Hot Springs, Kunming Lake, 'Oh Ae'.""
Repository: San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive
In early 2016 fires burnt through Tasmania, Australia. While they didn't (haven't yet?) reached the Overland track the smoke created deep orange sunsets.
Hotel Gellért was built in the late-Secession style in 1918.
The Spa, Swimming Pool and Lido complex are integral to the Hotel, making it one of Budapest's most beautiful baths.... Look INSIDE
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In 2011 Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, Belfast, became the first Presbyterian church in Ireland to win an Eco-Congregation Ireland (ECI) award.
In general buildings of interest in Belfast are not well documented online [there may be political, religious and security reasons for this] so I do not have much information about this attractive church building other than that the congregation's first premises were in Alfred Place before moving to Alfred Street in the 1830s and then to Fitzroy Avenue (renamed University Street) in 1872.
One thing that stands out about Belfast is the number of churches and in some areas I noticed at least two or thee on every street that I visited. As far back as 1861 there were 55 Churches in Belfast 20 Presbyterian, 20 other non-conformist 10 Church Of Ireland and 5 Catholic. Today it is not clear as to how many churches exist in Belfast but there is a large number [some claim that there are more than 1,000 which is unlikely to be true as that would be equivalent to one for every 700 people] of small churches with very small congregations. I suspect that many of the churches are not currently viable and are likely to cease within the next ten years.
If you are wondering what I mean by a small congregation I extracted the following from the Moravian Church web page "our communicant membership stands at 60 with a few adherents and several people who attend occasionally".
Oh yeah, this was published in fiveonfive magazine, the official magazine of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), issue #2. Roller derby tournament season is coming up, you should subscribe. Pic is a crop of the left half of the original pic, totally an accident I got this shot.
on a fountain made from an old wine-press.
Fanciful of me, but I thought they looked like a little choir singing in the rain ;-)
Men playing a type of chess game in Labor Park, Dalian, China. #chess #game #dalian #china #laborpark #myvikingjourney #cotuong
Xiangqi, also called Chinese chess, is a strategy board game for two players. It is one of the most popular board games in China, and is in the same family as Western chess, chaturanga, shogi, Indian chess and janggi. Also a popular pastime in Vietnam, where it is known as cờ tướng.
A return to Foregate Street in Worcester. This time I went into the Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum. The museum is free to enter.
The building is Grade II* listed,
City Museum and Library with Gates, Worcester
WORCESTER
SO8455SE FRIAR STREET
620-1/12/270 (East side)
05/04/71 City Museum and Library
with gates
(Formerly Listed as:
FRIAR STREET
(East side)
City Museum and Library
(Formerly Victoria
Institute))
GV II*
Museum and library with gates. 1896, by JW Simpson and Milner
Allen at a cost of around ,25,000. Red brick in Flemish bond
with moulded terracotta tiles and plain tile roof; brick left
end stack, banded and with cornice; cast-iron gates and
balustrade. Free Renaissance style. Irregular plan. 2- and 3
storeys with attic, 3 bays plus tower: from left are 2 tall
storeys, 2 bays with 3-lower-storey bay at right with attic in
gable set back, then corner octagonal 5-stage tower. Central
gable contains clock in elaborate cartouche. 'Victoria Regina'
on cartouches; 'THE VICTORIA INSTITUTE' to central frieze;
'Library and Museum' over entrance.
FACADE: the central, entrance bay breaks forward and has
quoins to angles; flight of steps to cambered-arched opening
and chamfered jambs with hollow- and roll-moulding to head,
with three-quarter engaged Ionic columns and dentil pediment
broken by elaborate royal arms in high relief. Double entrance
gates have 'VR' motif and crown, 2 levels of bars and scrolled
crest. Within are 2 sets of double, part-glazed and panelled
doors. Windows are leaded lights in metal frame casements
throughout. To either side of entrance are 2-light mullion
windows with moulded, eared surrounds and scroll pediments. To
left bay on ground floor a wide 'Elizabethan' mullion and
transom window in quoined surround with 3:3:3 lights, the
middle lights have semi-circular light over containing scroll
pediment, and with scrolled central apron. Above entrance at
first floor a large 2:4:2 window and to left bay are two large
4-light windows, all with mullions and transoms and
segmental-arched lights and on continuous egg and dart sill
band; quoined surrounds and composite pilasters between
windows embellished with 'VR' motto. Continuous modillion
frieze, and pediment to gabled entrance bay with crown at apex
surmounted by figure of Victory. Arcaded balustrade with urns
at left.
Right bay: plinth with moulded band surmounted to ground floor
by 5-light mullion window with cornice. To first floor are two
2-segmental-arched-light mullion windows in eared surrounds
and with central segment. Second floor: three 2-light mullion
windows in tooled surround with egg and dart sill band
continuing from first floor of left and centre bays; banded
pilasters between windows rise to moulded cornice. Recessed
and gabled attic storey has 3-light mullion window with tooled
surround and central pediment. Tower: on wine-glass stem has
inscription plaques to lower stage (see below) then three
single-light transom windows in scrolled cartouche surrounds;
to third and fourth stages a single light; fourth stage
surmounted by decorative band with swags and cherub heads.
Upper stage has 2-light mullion windows with semi-circular
lights over in pilastered surrounds and with swags over,
three-quarter-engaged Doric columns between and ovolo cornice.
Broached spire with cupola surmounted by cornice and weather
vane. Right return to Taylor's Lane has similar, but less
elaborate treatment. 5 unequal bays, 2 and 3 storeys. First
bay of 2 storeys has to first floor a large, 5-light mullion
and transom window with 2 levels of transoms. Then a gabled
bay breaks forward and has entrance: double 6-panel doors in
quoined surround, the shaped hood acts as a balcony to 2-light
mullion and transom window with stick balustrade and further
2-light window; 2 segmental arches over on pilasters; gable
has 5-light mullion window. Third bay has five 2-light mullion
and transom windows with pilaster strips to upper band. Fourth
bay similar to second bay. Fifth bay with further entrance and
mainly 3-light mullion windows.
Left return: 5 unequal bays, 3 with gables, 2 storeys and
attics to gables. Ground floor has mullion and transom windows
of 2 and 5 lights. First stage has three oculi to first bay,
2:3:2 light mullion and transom window to third bay and two
3-light windows to fourth bay. Second bay is blind; fifth bay
has 2 small 2-light mullion windows. Gables have 2-light
mullion windows, except at right in ornate, broken pedimented
surrounds and with aprons. Open arcaded balustrade and finials
to gables.
INTERIOR: main feature a 2-storey entrance hall with square
pillars and Doric frieze at first floor with balustrade around
square well; Ionic pillars to first floor and
compartmentalised ceiling with dentil frieze and modillion
cornice. Stone cantilevered dogleg staircase at right has
squat, squared balusters and wide, shaped handrail.
Renaissance motifs continue to stairs. Mosaic floor.
HISTORICAL NOTE: datestone to right at base of tower
inscribed, 'The Lady Mary Lygon Mayoress opened this building
October 1 1896 The Rt Hon Earl Beauchamp Mayor.'
During the C18 Foregate Street was known as 'the mall' and
Tymbs' Worcester Guide of 1802 notes, 'the Foregate Street
itself, by being well paved and sufficiently broad to admit a
full circulation of air seems to be generally resorted to as a
fashionable promenade.'
Pevsner: describes this as 'a resourceful and animated,
totally asymmetrical composition in a mixed Tudor and Baroque
style'. Simpson and Allen had, earlier in the decade, won the
competition for the Glasgow Art Gallery and Museum. This is an
outstanding example of late C19 municipal architecture of this
type, in its eclectic use of style redolent of the municipal
libraries of H.T. Hare, such as Wolverhampton (1902).
The Shire Hall, Statue of Queen Victoria, City Museum and
Library, and Nos 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 28, Nos 33-46
(consecutive) and No.49, Foregate Street (qqv) form a
significant group. The City Museum and Library also forms a
complimentary group with Worcester College, Sansome Walk (qv).
(The Buildings of England: Pevsner: N: Worcestershire:
Harmondsworth: 1968-1985: 324; Worcestershire Historical
Society Occasional Papers: Whitehead D: Urban Renewal and
Suburban Growth: The Shaping of Georgian Worcester: 1989-: 12;
Tymbs: Worcester Guide: Worcester: 1802-: 60).
foundation stone
The Lady Mary Lygon Mayoress opened this building October 1, 1896.
The Rt. Hon. Earl Beauchamp Mayor
The gorgeous Clivia plant, showing off its bold beauty in bright sunlight! Straight out of the camera.
In A Heartbeat
KOOP
Standing next to you
A dream is coming true
In a heartbeat
Feeling's right
I finally see the light
In a heartbeat
Something in your eyes
Has got me hypnotized
In a heartbeat
And near or far
I try to be where you are
In a heartbeat
Wanna laugh wanna sing
Wanna do everything
In a heartbeat
Wanna live wanna be
Where's the spirits are free
In a heartbeat
Keep it up keep it down
Keep it turning around
In a heartbeat
Make it dark make it light
Make it magic tonight
In a heartbeat
It all seems strange
My whole life has changed
In a heartbeat
Love is shining through
In everything you do
Honey in a heartbeat
And something in your eyes
Has got me hypnotized
In a heartbeat
And near or far
I try to be where you are
In a heartbeat