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This one is great! It's almost always hidden. When you can catch a glimpse of it, it's so intricate. A hidden symbol of her.
The interior chamber of the Taj Mahal is extremely decorative. This jali screen is made from marble and semi-precious stones, cut into eight panels and then carved into intricate floral designs and patterns. Because Muslim tradition forbids the elaborate decoration of graves, the bodies of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal were buried in a modest tomb beneath the inner chamber of the Taj Mahal, facing Mecca. This photograph shows the cenotaph inside the detailed, embellished jali screen.
Citation: Walter George Whitman Papers, Salem State University Archives and Special Collections, Salem, Massachusetts
This image from the Vatican Museums showcases the exquisite design of the famous spiral staircase. A meeting point of art, architecture, and the continuous flow of humanity, every step tells a story.
Salon de los Pasos Perdidos (Room of the Lost Steps) is by far el
Capitolio's most impressive room. 120m long, its columns are green
marble on gilt bronze bases and the Portoco marble floor is laid in
beautiful intricate design (and waxed daily). The arched ceiling (which
reminded me of the Vatican museum), giant french doors lining the
walls, huge copper lamps on carved copper pedestals and marble
benches imported from Italy all combine to make stunning effect.
A rooftop adorned with golden details stands resilient under an approaching storm. The contrast between the stormy sky and the illuminated ornaments evokes the enduring spirit of Buddhist devotion.
Un toit orné de détails dorés reste imperturbable sous une tempête approchant. Le contraste entre le ciel menaçant et les ornements lumineux évoque l’esprit inébranlable de la dévotion bouddhiste.
Manually carved altarpiece of intricate design with Santa Monica-the Virgin Mary-Saint Joseph with the child plychrome images. Santa Monica Parish Church-Alburquerque town-Bohol island-Philippines.
"The simplification of life is one of the steps to inner peace. A persistent simplification will create an inner and outer well-being that places harmony in one's life."
~ Peace Pilgrim
The Barzan Towers (Arabic: High Place), or simply the Barzan Tower, when referring to the pair as a whole, and also known as the Umm Salal Mohammed Fort Towers, are towers that were built in late 19th century/early 20th century, specifically, in 1910, by Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani to serve as watchtowers. They are located at the southern side of the defensive system established at the start of the 20th century to protect the 'Raudah', the valley where precious rainwater is collected from higher grounds. They link with two other fortified buildings towards the west and another tower towards the north. Some sources also prove that the Barzan Towers were specifically built near the sea to keep an observant eye on pearl divers, at the same time, as a look-out for approaching ships and as an observatory for keeping track of the moon. The Barzan Towers were built by Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani in the late 19th century to serve as watchtowers against the incoming Ottoman soldiers. Although he had defeated the Ottomans a few years before, he still had some unknown reasons to be insecure to build these towers. Aside from being watchtowers, they were also used by the natives, the Qataris, to scrutinize the new moon during the holy month of Ramadan for accuracy, since keeping track of the moon was essential. The towers were restored in 2003 by the Qatari authorities.
Part of the Eastern European Lenten tradition is eggs decorated in intricate Carpathean and Russian designs, a much more intricate decoration than is common in the West. Parishioners at Saint Michael's Greek Catholic Church make them and sell them along with the Pirohi lunches they serve in their social hall every Friday during Lent. A colorful tradition you don't see in other parts of the country. Here is a closer view of some of the designs.
This is a sailor's valentine, ca 1875 in the collection at The Mariners' Museum (1994.17). A souvenir brought home to a loved one by a returning seaman in the nineteenth century, this intricately designed collection of shells was produced in the Barbados, British West Indies. Barbados was one of the last stops for the merchant sailors to choose an exotic gift on his homeward voyage.
It’s been a while since I have done a set of interpretations of a single capture. This set is based on an image of one of the ornate chandeliers and ceilings in the Brighton Royal Pavilion. The Pavilion was built as a summer pleasure palace for George IV at the turn of the 18th century. It’s a marvellous, fantastical place. The image was taken last November.
There are four images in the set. I’ll link to the in-camera original in a comment as well so that you can see where we started.
V1 - This is a ‘proper’ edit using Capture One and Affinity Photo. This is the basis for the other three versions.
V2 - This version uses Nik Color Efex, which uses all sorts of compounded effects, including a bi-colour filter.
V3 - This version uses Nik Analog Efex to give a double image effect with two copies of the basic shot. The second copy is scaled and zoom blurred a little.
V4 - This version is a play with Topaz Studio 2 using the remix filter to change the colours. I’ll put this one in for Sliders Sunday this week.
I find straight up central chandelier shots interesting. I guess it’s the symmetry and abstraction. This picture reminds me of a spaceship, which is often how my little bear’s brain interprets symmetric abstracts. Perhaps I should have called it Rama 37 or somesuch. The Pavilion has lots of good painted ceilings and chandeliers so I was in a personal playground.
Anyway, part of the fun with these sets is letting you choose your favourite. It’s always interesting how people differ, though often the most popular is the plain edit (a humbling reminder of how easily I waste my time for no purpose, lol).
Thanks for taking the time to look. I hope you enjoy the set. Happy Sliders Sunday :)
Not sure what to call this pattern: hearts? pineapples? starburst?
I wonder how long it took to make it......a week? a month? I know I don't have the patience.
SO happy you are appreciating Mom's work, my friends!
BTW.....her name was Polly, and before she became a wife and mother in a logging camp, she worked at Birk's in Vancouver and was an interpretive dancer with her brother. She was beautiful......which makes me think I should upload a photo of her if I can ever get around to checking what's wrong with my printer/scanner.
This is Monday....have a good week, everyone!
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Polychrome Taiheyuanqi Paifang or Gateway of Universal Vitality-Chinese architectural archway in the Temple of Confucius or Kong Miao now the Stone Stele Forest or Beilin Museum. Xi'an-Shaanxi-China.
Charminar (Telugu: చార్మినార్, Urdu: چارمینار), built in 1591 AD, is a landmark monument located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. The English name is a transliteration and combination of the Urdu words Chār and Minar, translating to "Four Towers"; the eponymous towers are ornate minarets attached and supported by four grand arches.[1][2] The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad, listed among the most recognized structures of India.[3] The Charminar is on the east bank of Musi river.[4] To the northeast lies the Laad Bazaar and in the west end lies the granite-made richly ornamented Makkah Masjid.History
Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty built Charminar in 1591 AD,[5] shortly after he had shifted his capital from Golkonda to what is now known as Hyderabad.[6] He built this famous structure to commemorate the elimination of a plague epidemic from this city. He is said to have prayed for the end of a plague that was ravaging his city and vowed to build a masjid (Islamic mosque) at the very place where he was praying. In 1591 while laying the foundation of Charminar, Quli Qutb Shah prayed: "Oh Allah, bestow unto this city peace and prosperity. Let millions of men of all castes, creeds and religions make it their abode, like fish in the water.[citation needed]"
The mosque became popularly known as Charminar because of the two Urdu words char, meaning four, and minar, meaning tower, combined to form Charminar.[7]
It is said that, during the Mughal Governorship between Qutb Shahi and Asaf Jahi rule, the south western minaret "fell to pieces" after being struck by lightning and "was forthwith repaired" at a cost of Rs 60,000.[2] In 1824, the monument was replastered at a cost of Rs 100,000.
In its heyday, the Charminar market had some 14,000 shops. Today the famous markets known as Laad Baazar and Pather Gatti, near the Charminar, are a favour, of tourists and locals alike for jewellery, especially known for exquisite bangles and pearls respectively.
In 2007, Hyderabadi Muslims living in Pakistan constructed a small-scaled quasi replica of the Charminar at the main crossing of the Bahadurabad neighborhood in Karachi.
Structure
The structure is made of granite, limestone, mortar and pulverised marble. Initially the monument with its four arches was so proportionately planned that when the fort was opened one could catch a glimpse of the bustling Hyderabad city as these Charminar arches were facing the most active royal ancestral streets. There is also a legend of an underground tunnel connecting the Golkonda to Charminar, possibly intended as an escape route for the Qutb Shahi rulers in case of a siege, though the location of the tunnel is unknown.[9]
The Charminar is a square edifice with each side 20 meters (approximately 66 feet) long, with four grand arches each facing a cardinal point that open into four streets. At each corner stands an exquisitely shaped minaret, 56 meters (approximately 184 feet) high with a double balcony. Each minaret is crowned by a bulbous dome with dainty petal like designs at the base.
A beautiful mosque is located at the western end of the open roof and the remaining part of the roof served as a court during the Qutb Shahi times.
There are 149 winding steps to reach the upper floor. Once atop, the solitude and serenity of the beautiful interior is refreshing. The space in the upper floor between the minarets was meant for Friday prayers. There are forty-five prayer spaces.[1]
Charminar has the signature style of Islamic architecture.[10] This great tribute to aesthetics looks sturdy and solid from a distance and, as one moves closer, it emerges as an elegant and romantic edifice proclaiming its architectural eminence in all its detail and dignity. Charminar looks equally spectacular at night when it is illuminated. Apart from being the core of the city’s cultural milieu, it has become a brand name.
Charminar is a beautiful and impressive square monument. Each of the corners has a tall, pointed minaret. These four gracefully carved minarets soar to 48.7 m above the ground, commanding the landscape for miles around. Each minaret has four stories, marked by a delicately carved ring. Unlike the Taj Mahal, Charminar's four fluted minarets are built into the main structure. The top floor, the highest point one can reach, provides a panoramic view of the city.[11]
The actual mosque occupies the top floor of the four-storey structure. Madame Blavatsky reports that each of the floors was meant for a separate branch of learning before the structure was transformed by the Imperial British administration into a warehouse for opium and liqueurs.[12]
A vault that appears from inside like a dome, supports two galleries within the Charminar, one over another, and above those a terrace that serves as a roof, bordered with a stone balcony. The main gallery has 45 covered prayer spaces with a large open space in front to accommodate more people for Friday prayers.
The monument overlooks another beautiful and grand mosque called Makkah Masjid.[13] The area surrounding Charminar is known by same name. A thriving market still lies around the Charminar, attracting people and merchandise of every description.
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An artistic monument of Charminar made of 50 kilograms of chocolate and taking three days of labor, was on display at The Westin, Hyderabad, India. Lindt chocolatier Adelbert Boucher created the scaled model of Charminar which was on display on September 25 and 26, 2010.Commercial Area
ShuYuanMen-Shuyuan Gate traditional archway-E.access to Shuyuanmen Ancient Culture Street-pedrestrian alley restored in Ming and Qing dynasties style-so called Calligraphy Street. Xi'an-Shaanxi-China.
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