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Standing tall in divine grace, this is the magnificent bronze statue of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, at Kek Lok Si Temple in Penang, Malaysia. Rising over 30 meters high, she represents compassion, kindness, and love—values deeply cherished in Buddhist culture.
Kek Lok Si, Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple, has been a beacon of spirituality and cultural pride since the late 19th century. This awe-inspiring pavilion, completed in 2009, shelters the goddess with its intricately carved pillars and vibrant roof, symbolizing both strength and serenity.
A visit to Kek Lok Si is not only a spiritual journey but also a visual delight—where history, architecture, and faith come together in perfect harmony.
Tip for Visitors: The temple's hilltop location offers a stunning panoramic view of Penang, especially at sunset. Don’t miss this sacred masterpiece!
Here we go again...thousands of snow and blue geese.One incredible sight to witness.
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I wish Flickr had sound
some journeys never make it to the end
just relish for what the journey consisted
that in itself was the journey you needed to take
to be who and where you are
Journey's End in the Goldsmith Woodlands, Andover, Massachusetts, USA
Shot with an SMC-A 28mm/2.8. Like many Pentaxians, I bought a load of vintage lenses in the first couple of years of my photographic fever, however, most of them have been collecting dust in the past 10 years. I just took this manual lens for a couple of hiking trips in the past few days, I love it! sharp images both center and corners, much less vignetting and fringing compared to my Sigma 18-300 superzoom (by no means, Sigma 18-300 is a great lens). It is also very lightweight; the manual control gives me a lot of flexibility.
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(From the 2010 Archives)
The Backstory: Don and his wife had been in Egypt the day before this shot was taken, and Don, being the adventurer, stopped at a street-side cafe to enjoy one last cup of tea before traveling on to Jordan. Apparently, the tea water had not been boiled sufficiently and Don was extremely ill within a few hours. His wife and fellow travelers managed to get him to Jordan and put him to bed. After a night’s sleep and a large quantity of Imodium, Don was back on the Camel, so to speak, and made it to Petra where he took this photo with his trusty Point and Shoot.
Petra is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. Petra lies around Jabal Al-Madbah in a basin surrounded by mountains which form the eastern flank of the Arabah valley that runs from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. The area around Petra has been inhabited from as early as 7000 BC, and the Nabataeans might have settled in what would become the capital city of their kingdom, as early as the 4th century BC.
The Nabataeans were nomadic Arabs who invested in Petra's proximity to the trade routes by establishing it as a major regional trading hub.
The trading business gained the Nabataeans considerable revenue and Petra became the focus of their wealth. The Nabataeans were accustomed to living in the barren deserts, unlike their enemies, and were able to repel attacks by taking advantage of the area's mountainous terrain.
They were particularly skillful in harvesting rainwater, agriculture and stone carving. Petra flourished in the 1st century AD, when its famous "The Treasury" structure – believed to be the mausoleum of Nabataean king Aretas IV – was constructed, and its population peaked at an estimated 20,000 inhabitants.
Although the Nabataean kingdom became a client state of the Roman Empire in the first century BC, it was only in 106 AD that it lost its independence. Petra fell to the Romans, who annexed Nabataea and renamed it as Arabia Petraea. Petra's importance declined as sea trade routes emerged, and after an earthquake in 363 destroyed many structures.
In the Byzantine era several Christian churches were built, but the city continued to decline, and by the early Islamic era it was abandoned except for a handful of nomads. It remained unknown to the world until it was rediscovered in 1812 by Johann Ludwig Burckhardt.
Access to the city is through a 1.2-kilometre-long (0.75 mi) gorge called the Siq, which leads directly to the The Treasury.
Famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system, Petra is also called the 'Rose City' because of the color of the stone from which it is carved. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. UNESCO has described Petra as "one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage".
This image shows the full length drop of the waterfalls in the previous upload, taken at a different time of year. At the bottom, the burn takes a sharp dogleg to the right to continue its journey down the hillside.
Shot as a vertical panorama of six images.
Her final stop was Cwmbran, a town with a lively atmosphere. Clara explored shops and cafés, and savored the bustling city life before heading back to Aberwyl to conclude her journey.
When Clara returned to Aberwyl, she realized how rich and diverse Auneland was. The combination of natural beauty, culture, history, and hospitality had left a profound impression on her. She knew she would someday return to this enchanting land, which had now captured a special place in her heart.
Photo's placed on Flickr or not so sharp and crisp as they are in Photoshop!!!
Any ideas why?
Will be offline for a while, mother has fractured her femur/hip, she's 80 and has vascular-dementia so its not looking good.
Life is a journey, not a sprint. So often we want the finish line of our goals, hopes, and dreams to only be a short sprint away. In reality though, they are a journey away. A journey that will have many highs and many lows. One that will have joyful moments and trial some ones. We are called to run this race well. For any talented and successful runner, you must train and stay disciplined. The times we live in are by no means easy and senseless lawless and evil are increasing by the day. We must remain strong and fully rely on the Giver of all life to sustain us on this lifelong journey.
Taken on the western shore of Lake Michigan early afternoon.
Journey is more important than destination
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Taken on January 1, 2019
Pithoragarh , Uttarakhand, India
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We went to the iconic Yosemite National Park with destination Half Dome. It's a strenuous 18 miles (29 km) roundtrip hike with 4800 feet (1500 m) altitude gain. On the way back we took the less steep route via John Muir Trail. Fall colors already show.
I processed an balanced, and a paintery HDR photo from three RAW exposures, merged them selectively, and carefully adjusted color balance.
-- © Peter Thoeny, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, HDR, 3 RAW exposures, NEX-6, _DSC0667_8_9_hdr3bal1pai5g.jpg
Grabbed a shot of the sunset over the Malvern hills on my way back home after work. Makes the journey home after a long day a pleasant one!
That was the final shot of amazing Kyoto journey just before I took to train back to Tokyo… Kyoto…The City of traditions, colours & serenity….This temple at the end of the old street reminds me one of my favourite quotes: “Life is a journey, not a destination” BeNowMeHere, Kyoto, Japan, 2015 via 500px ift.tt/1PzxWh3
Burnt out car, (what I'm not quite sure), Matching, Essex.
Life is a journey defined by motion and moments of stillness, each equally important in shaping who we are. Like the steady turn of bicycle wheels, life moves forward through our efforts and choices, urging us to explore, grow, and embrace the unknown. Yet, true fulfillment often lies not in the speed or distance of our progress but in the moments when we pause to reflect, breathe, and appreciate the beauty of the world around us. These pauses teach us that the journey is as meaningful as the destination, filled with fleeting yet profound experiences that leave lasting imprints on our hearts.
Guidance is another quiet, constant presence in life. Like a beacon of light cutting through the fog, our values, dreams, and relationships guide us when the path ahead seems uncertain. Trusting these inner lights helps us find clarity and direction, even during life's stormiest chapters. And as the waves of time ripple past, we're reminded of the power of balance—of moving forward with intention while remaining grounded in the present. In that harmony lies the essence of life: a journey illuminated by purpose, enriched by connection, and made extraordinary by the simple act of cherishing the moments that make us whole.
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Wide Open Spaces
I hope this isn't too morbid for everyone here. I found this feather lying in our garden and thought it was beautiful, others may think differently. What to have as a 'title' hence the morbid tone
Macro Mondays #InsideElectronics
7DWF: Anything Goes
Height of the frame: 5,4 cm / 2,1 inches
In the year 2112, Starship Cygnus X-1, Rush category, the flagship of the X-Cans fleet, silently orbits planet Samba on an Amazing Journey through the Musical Fidelity Universe. It is on a five-year mission to explore new musical worlds, to seek out new sounds no woman or man has ever heard before...
The subject was a rather "simple" one, because the only easily accessible "Inside Electronics" parts I had were these old tubes that used to be inside of my headphone amplifier. They are made of glass (of course) so you can see what's inside of them; making it a "double peek", if you like - an inside view of something that used to be inside of an electronic device ;-). I always wanted to use these tubes for a photo. The idea was to make it appear like a spaceship. Ever since the new tubes were installed, the amplifier sounds crappy (so I don't use it anymore; but it's 20 years old, so it's probably time for a new one...). I wasn't aware that the type of tubes can make such a difference in sound...
A Happy Macro Monday, Everyone!
Das Universum der Musik... Unendliche Weiten. Wir schreiben das Jahr 2112. Dies ist das Raumschiff Cygnus X-1, Rush-Klasse, Flagschiff der X-Cans-Flotte. Lautlos umrundet es den Planeten Samba auf einer fünfjährigen "Amazing Journey" durch das "Musical Fidelity" Universum. Viele Klangjahre von der Erde entfernt erforscht es neue musikalische Welten, die nie ein Mensch zuvor gehört hat...
Um nicht etwas aufschrauben und dabei womöglich beschädigen zu müssen (oder den elektrischen Schlag schlechthin zu bekommen), habe ich hier alte Röhren aus meinem Kopfhörer-Verstärker genommen, die ich schon immer mal für ein Foto verwenden wollte. Ein "doppelter Einblick" ins Innere der Elektronik, da die Röhren durch ihren Glasmantel sowohl Einblick in ihr eigenes Inneres erlauben als auch zuvor im Innern eines elektrischen Geräts verbaut waren. Dummerweise klingt der Verstärker nach dem Wechsel der Röhren gar nicht mehr gut (ich hätte nie gedacht, dass die Art der Röhre solch einen Einfluss auf den Klang hat), aber er ist auch schon 20 Jahre alt; vielleicht Zeit für etwas Neues...
Ich wünsche Euch eine schöne Juli-Woche, liebe Flickr-Freunde!
SanFrancisco Bay with Marin Headlands as background
No PP done just cropped and i have put watermark and border.
“What is the difference between a tourist and a pilgrim? Both are on a journey. Whereas a tourist is satisfying the senses, a pilgrim is in the quest of the truth…
Most people in life are just tourists without even being aware of it. Only a few make their life a pilgrimage.”
-- www.artofliving.org/wisdom/knowledge-sheets/are-you-touri...
To my friends who walked with me many miles over the years in search of more than just pretty landscapes.
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(photo taken at Canyon de Chelly, Arizona, U.S.A.)