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His life is simple, basic needs, an uncomplicated life! He has his own cart which is his shop for selling seasonal fruits, nuts or vegetable. Rain or shine he is there at this corner under the shade of the trees doing his business. It is good for him that unlike other places, Chennai doesn't get much rain. Now it is Jackfruit season here!
Many thanks to all those who view, fav or comment my pictures. It is much appreciated.
This is the only time I saw "Old Rivets" in action. Painted in the Conrail Bicen scheme she trails GG1 4801 on a southbound freight through Elizabeth NJ in May 1977. The coming shot of 4801 is in my GG1 Album. She was later the only G motor to get Conrail blue and now sits outside at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania at Strasburg. Hope she gets the restoration she deeply deserves. Don Kalkman's shot of her in blue inspired me to dig this out.
Bishop Hill State Historic Site is an open-air museum in Henry County, Illinois. It is located about 2 miles north of U.S. Route 34 in Bishop Hill, Illinois.[1]
Colony Church built in 1848
The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency operates four surviving buildings in the village as a state historic site located within the Bishop Hill Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, and listed as a National Historic Landmark in 1984.[2]
Bishop Hill was the site of a utopian religious community founded in 1846 by Swedish pietist Eric Janson. The settlers of Bishop Hill included skilled carpenters and craftsmen. Today visitors can enter the two-story frame Greek Revival-style Colony Church (1848), part of which was once used as single-room apartments by colony residents and which features a museum about Bishop Hill's history and reproductions of Colony artifacts, the three-story stuccoed-brick Colony Hotel (1852-ca. 1860), the small two-story frame Boys Dormitory (ca. 1850), and the Colony barn (mid-1850s) which was relocated behind the Hotel to the site of the original Hotel stable. The state also owns the village park with a gazebo and memorials to the town’s early settlers and Civil War soldiers. A museum building houses a collection of early American primitive paintings by colonist and folk artist Olof Krans.[3][4]
Villa Erba is a 19th-century villa in Cernobbio, on the western shore of Lake Como in northern Italy. Its location is not far from the Villa d'Este luxury hotel in Cernobbio.
The villa was built by Luigi Erba, brother of the prominent Italian businessman Carlo Erba (founder of the Erba pharmaceutical company), to show off his wealth. After the death of Luigi Erba, the villa was inherited by his daughter Carla and was used by members of her family, including her son Luchino Visconti.
In 1986, the property was bought by a public consortium to use as an exposition and congress center.
In 2004, the building and grounds were used as a filming location for the movie Ocean's Twelve, serving as the villa of a gentleman thief named François Toulour.
In early 2005, American singer Gwen Stefani shot the music video for her 2005 single, Cool, on the villa's grounds. During the same year, a leg of Anastacia's Live at Last Tour was hosted in the villa's park.
This is our land.
I decided this is going to be the last one posted for a while ... I don't want to rush the serie ... scanning the negatives i discover a new world ... and I am a little bit on the choc it is mine ... and all your response gave me something new I don't know how to handle ... I think I am gone for a journey I do not measure the importance yet ... and I feel the need to take distance ... these are of 4 years ago ... I want to discover where I am now ...
So ... thank you again everybody ... I hope I'll be able to express what you brought to me ... and return it to you ... ;D Have a wonderfull day all of you !
the time for sleep is now
its nothing to cry about
'cause we'll hold each other soon
In the blackest of rooms,
Clothing is optional
Sugarbutt Island, Barrington Isle (40, 200, 25) - Adult
I'm back in the states.
I moved into my apartment.
Don't tell Andy. :)
More thorough description and possibly a video coming later. I don't have internet, so it may be a while
[explored]
The horned puffin (Fratercula corniculata) is an auk, similar in appearance to the Atlantic puffin; this bird's bill is yellow at the base and red at the tip. It is a pelagic seabird that feeds primarily by diving for fish. It nests in colonies, often with other auks.
The yellow bill plate grows before the breeding season and is shed later. They have a small fleshy black "horn" above their eyes. They have a white face with a dark line extending from the back of the eye and red feet.
This species breeds on rocky islands off the coasts of Siberia, Alaska and British Columbia, in burrows, in rocky cavities or among rocks. It winters far out to sea. Feeding areas are usually located fairly far offshore from the nest. There is usually one chick and both parents feed the young.
Horned puffins will return from hunting with several small fish in their beaks. They also eat squid and crustaceans.
The population of these birds has declined due to the introduction of rats onto some islands used for nesting.
These Puffins were seen near Seward in Alaska.
Glen Coe is a glen in the Highlands of Scotland.
It lies in the southern part of the Lochaber committee area of Highland Council, and was formerly part of the county of Argyll. It is often considered one of the most spectacular and beautiful places in Scotland, and is a part of the designated National Scenic Area of Ben Nevis and Glen Coe. The narrow glen shows a grim grandeur.
The glen, approaching from the east on the main A82 road, is surrounded by wild and precipitous mountains. Further west at Invercoe, the landscape has a softer beauty before the main entrance to the glen. The main settlement is the nearby village of Glencoe located in Carnoch.
The name Glen Coe is often said to mean "Glen of Weeping", perhaps with some reference to the infamous Massacre of Glencoe which took place there in 1692. However, "Gleann Comhann" does not translate as "Glen of Weeping". In fact the Glen is named after the River Coe which runs through it, and bore this name long before the 1692 incident. The name of the river is believed to predate the Gaelic language and its meaning is not known. One possibility is that it was named after a tribe once living in the area; however this remains speculation.
This is a Crested Caracara, and although this one was at the Brevard Zoo, I have seen them in Okeechobee County. They are only found in three states in the U.S. : Florida, Arizona, and Texas. They range through Cuba, Central and South America.
Namorona is a river in Vatovavy, eastern Madagascar. It flows down from the central highlands, runs along the Ranomafana National Park, forms the Andriamamovoka Falls, to flow into the Indian Ocean. It empties near Namorona.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namorona_River
El Namorona es un río de Vatovavy, al este de Madagascar. Desciende de las tierras altas centrales, recorre el Parque Nacional de Ranomafana, forma las cataratas de Andriamamovoka y desemboca en el océano Índico. Desemboca cerca de Namorona.
La Namorona est une rivière située à Vatovavy, dans l'est de Madagascar. Elle descend des hautes terres centrales, longe le parc national de Ranomafana, forme les chutes d'Andriamamovoka et se jette dans l'océan Indien. Elle se jette près de Namorona.
Winter is coming = My 20th birthday is coming
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Hôm nay trời trở lạnh làm mình thấy phấn chấn :")
Mặc dù ốm đau lăn lóc nhưg cũg cố vớ cái khăn gần nhất, cuốn quanh cổ rồi chụp vài kiểu tự sướng :") :))
Ảnh chụp ở nhà đấy, ảo hem? ;;) :)) =)
Thân :*
"Awww-dammit!"
This place is a veritable gold mine of nice cars. They are upholsterers. They are just about the last step in restoration. I could pass this and shoot every time I come by. I know this. I knew this when I came up around the corner. I wasn't going to look, but I did. I wasn't going to stop to shoot a nice car. A nice car is a nice car is a nice car. But this, this isn't a nice car photo. This had be here, this one time of course, when I reeeaaallly wanted to shoot something else, just waiting for me. Baiting me with bright primary colors against a flat lit environment. It's obvious visual appeal like a deep sea lantern fish. And so I could only say aloud one thing.
Hasselblad 500C/M
Planar CF 80
Portra 400NC, expired
Here is a model bus made of brass. I purchased it quite a while ago and gave it to a friend for a birthday present. Years later he passed away and it was returned to me as a keep-sake. The model now takes pride of place an the mantle piece. "Begins with B"... "Smile on Saturday"...
Happiness is sitting on the river bank at sunset with colour in the sky, no wind in the trees and a camera on a tripod!
Hamilton Gardens is a terrific place to visit is with its feature of many different types of intriguing and unique garden designs. Brilliant. There's this pond connecting some of the gardens. When passing I couldn't help noticing the strong and profound reflections created by the surrounding planting. It was a calm day so hardly any wind movements in the water. Not easy to find an intersting angel to shoot from (not made easier by the many people visiting that day) but I like the drama of the clouds. Nice quiet moment of exploring.
Reykjanesviti is Iceland's oldest lighthouse. The original structure was built in 1878; just eight years later the building was destroyed by an earthquake so 1907 it was rebuilt on a different location where it still stands today.
Happiness is getting to be the girl I am inside on the outside too. I am soo happy today because my wife saw me en femme for the first time last night. It was just for a minute, but I feel like a burden is lifting and I have never felt more free. I know this pic is from last month, but she did leave me alone today so maybe I will take some new ones....
Mycena roseoflava is a very small wood-inhabiting mushroom. To my surprise there was an even smaller specimen growing right beside it. Mycena roseoflava is found in native forests growing on the side or upper surface of fallen branches, twigs and logs. It is common in New Zealand but rare in Australia. The rose pink cap is 5-10 mm (0.2-0.4 in) across. I think all the white granules beneath the fungus would be spores. Only recently was it discovered that Mycena roseoflava is bioluminescent. I have yet to see one at night. Lit with an LED panel and focus stacked from 100 frames in Zerene Stacker.
This is the first time I have seen this uncommon visitor in my garden. It spent quite a time feeding on this Buddleia Bush, mostly wings closed. Was in shadow, so not bright and clear, but I was thrilled just to see it.
This is the second in a series depicting construction progress on the last building site at the Southeast end of False Creek - TESORO by Concert Properties.
The photos will appear in album “ 2021 - Vancouver - Concert Properties - TESORO”.
Norwegen / Nordland - Helgelandskysten
Ågskardet
Helgeland is the most southerly district in Northern Norway. Generally speaking, Helgeland refers to the part of Nordland county that is located south of the Arctic Circle. It is bordered in the north by the Saltfjellet mountains and Svartisen glacier, which form a natural border with the Salten district. In the south, Helgeland borders Trøndelag county.
The district covers an area of about 18,832 square kilometres (7,271 sq mi), with nearly 79,000 inhabitants. There are four towns in the district: from south to north these are Brønnøysund, Mosjøen, Sandnessjøen, and Mo i Rana.
Name
The Old Norse form of the name was Hálogaland (see Hålogaland).
Geography
Helgeland is commonly divided into three or four sections:
Southern Helgeland (actually southwest), which consists of the municipalities Bindal, Sømna, Brønnøy, Vega and Vevelstad.
Central Helgeland, which is sometimes further divided into the regions:
Inner Helgeland, which consists of the municipalities Grane, Hattfjelldal and Vefsn.
Outer Helgeland, which consists of the municipalities Leirfjord, Alstahaug, Herøy and Dønna.
Northern Helgeland, which consists of the municipalities Hemnes, Rana, Nesna, Lurøy, Træna and Rødøy.
Helgeland is characterized by pointed mountains and Strandflaten, a shallow lowland area, sometimes just above the sea surface, and sometimes just below the surface. People living on the coast have settled on this lowland (while inland towns, such as Mo and Mosjøen, are situated in valleys). A consequence of the Strandflaten is thousands of islands, and shallow waters going far into the sea. This has provided some shelter from stormy weather, which might occur in winter. Some islands are fairly large, often with unique mountains, such as Torghatten, De syv søstre (The Seven Sisters), Hestmannen, Rødøyløva (in Rødøy), Dønnamannen (picture), and Træna. There are several sea bird colonies, such as Lovund with thousands of puffins. The Solvær Islands (Solværøyene) in Lurøy consists of about 300 small and flat islands and has the highest densities of Eurasian eagle-owls in Europe.
The highest mountains, are located inland, where Oksskolten is the highest mountain in Northern Norway. There are many valleys inland, such as the Dunderland Valley, Vefsndalen, and Hattfjelldal. Røssvatnet is the second largest lake in Norway. There are three large national parks in Helgeland: Saltfjellet–Svartisen National Park (partly), Børgefjell National Park (partly), and Lomsdal–Visten National Park (created in May 2009).
Cultural references
Helgeland is the scene for Henrik Ibsen's 1857 historical play "The Vikings at Helgeland" (Hærmændene paa Helgeland), whose plot takes place at this region during the time of Erik Blood-axe (c. 930–934).
Helgeland Kammerkor, a mixed choir with members from all parts of Helgeland, have recorded an album of folk music from Helgeland (Folketoner fra Helgeland, 2005). The album contains 27 folk tunes from Helgeland, recorded in collaboration with folk musicians from the area. The album was recorded in Alstahaug Church, a 900-year-old stone church located near Sandnessjøen.
(Wikipedia)
Ågskardet is a village in Meløy Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located on the southern side of the Holandsfjorden, about 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) north of the village of Tjong (in neighboring Rødøy Municipality). There were 127 inhabitants in 2008.
The village lies along Norwegian County Road 17, with a ferry connection to a port, just west of the village of Halsa. The ferry is the only connection to the rest of Meløy Municipality to the north. The village is situated just north of the border with Rødøy Municipality. The village has its own school, chapel/community centre, and some private companies.
(Wikipedia)
Helgeland (im Mittelalter Hålogaland) ist eine Landschaft im Norden Norwegens, die heute den südlichen Teil des Fylkes Nordland bis zum Saltfjellet umfasst. Die Region hat 78.400 Einwohner und eine Fläche von 17.936 km². Die Region hat ungefähr 15.000 Inseln.
Im Mittelalter bezeichnete Hålogaland das gesamte Territorium nördlich von Trøndelag und war vor der Christianisierung Norwegens ein selbständiges Königreich, das auch den größten Teil von Troms umfasste und sich zeitweilig bis in das von Samen dominierte Gebiet (Finnmark, Schwedisch-Lappland, Nord-Finnland und Nordwest-Russland) erstreckte. Hålogaland nimmt einen hervorragenden Platz in den Sagas ein. Die Göttinnen Þorgerðr Hölgabrúðr und Irpa der Jómsvíkinga saga stammen wahrscheinlich aus Hálogaland und wurden wohl vor allem dort verehrt. Der vermutlich bekannteste Einwohner Hålogalands war der Seefahrer und Kaufmann Ottar, dessen Bericht über seine Heimat einen Platz in Alfreds des Großen Übersetzung der Weltgeschichte des Orosius fand.
Der Name stammt nicht von derselben Wurzel wie heilig, wie es schon Adam von Bremen behauptete, sondern von einer Volksbezeichnung háleygir. In Snorri Sturlusons Jüngerer Edda wird er von einem mythischen König Holgi abgeleitet. Holgi wiederum soll ein Nachfolger von Odins Sohn Sæming (Säming) gewesen sein.
Die jüngere Form des Namens findet sich ab 1380, die ältere besteht weiter in den Namen der Bistümer Sør-Hålogaland (Nordland) und Nord-Hålogaland (Troms und Finnmark) und im Namen des Obergerichtes (Hålogaland lagmannsrett), das für die drei nördlichen Provinzen Nordland, Troms und Finnmark sowie für Spitzbergen zuständig ist.
In Helgeland befand sich bei Bratland und der Insel Aldra ein Sender des Omega-Funknavigationssystems. In der Nähe von Bratland befindet sich auch der Marinesender JXN, der wie einst der Omegasender eine Drahtantenne verwendet, die über einen Fjord gespannt wurde.
(Wikipedia)
and there is no way we could forget, as we're having this heat wave that it's becoming impossible to deal with!
we don't have a fancy house and if it's hot outside, it'll be hot inside! i have a fan working all day long, mr kobe doesn't leave the bathroom floor and this is only beginning! this is why i get tired of summer so soon! it gets to my nerves!
i need to find a schedule on my year, in which by summer i can fly away to some place cooler!
how's the weather there where you live?
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The Tower is an iconic landmark on top of the beautiful Cotswolds escarpment. It was the brainchild of the great 18th century landscape designer, “Capability Brown”. His vision was carried out for George William 6th Earl of Coventry with the help of renowned architect James Wyatt and completed in 1798 on Beacon Hill.
Breath 13/2
This species is not originally native to the U.S. It originated in Africa aNd migrated to South and North America in the nineteenth century. Migratory, spends Winter in South Texas and Mexico. Our beautiful world, pass it on.
#Ab_Fav_Happiness_Is
... sitting on a terrace, watching all the world go by, with a Belgian Blonde Leffe beer, a cigarillo, some nibbles and a book... BLISS
The market in Brugge, Flanders, a hive of activity!
I spotted this gent enjoying life.
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There is some help needed, dear friends.
Leslie Brown (quintessentquirk) sent me a message about a place where some great horned owls are nesting every year, but this place shall be destroyed now.
It can not be that man takes the space for living and breathing of any fellow creature out of sheer greed. This planet is not ours. He is our homeland, but also from many other creatures. We have done enough harm.
There is a petition you may sign to try to help. No more much time! You can find the link in the first comment.
Es wird Eure Hilfe benötigt, liebe Freunde.
Leslie Brown hat mir von einem Ort erzählt, in dem einige Virginia-Uhus jedes Jahr nisten. Dieser Ort soll nun zerstört werden.
Es kann nicht sein, dass der Mensch aus purer Habgier jedem Mitgeschöpf den Raum zum Leben und Atmen nimmt. Dieser Planet gehört nicht uns. Er ist unsere Heimat, aber auch die von vielen anderen Geschöpfen. Wir haben genug Unheil angerichtet.
Es gibt eine Petition, die Ihr unterschreiben könntet um zu helfen. Es ist nicht mehr viel Zeit. Den Link findet Ihr im ersten Kommentarfeld.
This final photograph speaks of hope, illustrated by rays of light and new growth...that while violence against women is ongoing, we are all joining together to raise awareness and take a stand in the hopes that one day, this will no longer be a problem plaguing our world.
For the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, part of the United Nations' UNiTE to End Violence against Women Campaign, I am partnering with 500px Studio and UN Women to create a photo essay. For 16 days (November 25 - December 10), we are coloring the world orange in an effort to raise awareness.
See my whole photo essay (and article) here.