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In the labyrinthine streets of Nightline City, maneuverability is king, and the compact size of this modified Hornet Z-9 Hoverbike gives it the edge.
For the "Nightline City" catergory of the LEGO speederbike contest.
India, Kerala or Kēraḷam, Backwaters.
Kerala’s from civilization almost untouched rich in fish, fertile unique backwaters.
Water Buffalos;
The water buffalo is a large, up to 3m long & heavy, strong cattle. The head is long, narrow, with small ears & set low on the body. The horns are horizontal & sickle-shaped backwards, these can reach a span of two meters, the horns of the female are significantly narrower & shorter than the males. The water buffalo stands on long, strong legs with wide hooves, the claws are spread wide, so the water buffalo don't sink into their swampy habitat.
📍… The wild water buffalo is listed as an endangered species, estimated about only 1000 water buffalos are still living in Asia.
Grasses, herbs & aquatic plants are the main part of his diet, but also leaves & small branches, he feeds exclusively vegetarian.
If the herd lives near humans, the water buffalo will also eat cultivated grain. Water buffalos are ruminants; searching for food, wild water buffalos they usually go in small groups split off from the main group, only looking for food in the evening hours.
👉….At 7 to 8%, buffalo milk contains almost twice as much fat as cow's milk. It is used to make the real mozzarella cheese in Italy, the "Mozzarella di Bufala campana", while the delicious “Burrata” is mainly made from cow's milk & rarely from water buffalo milk.
All European domestic water buffalos descend from the Asian wild water buffalo. Their domestication probably began 3000 years BC. in China, Pakistan & Iraq. In the 6th century they reached Europe via Bulgaria & Greece.
Today the European water buffalo is mainly found in Italy, Bulgaria, Romania & Hungary.
📌…Kerala’s unique backwaters in South India, is 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.
In the middle of this landscape there are a number of towns & cities, which serve as the starting & end points of backwater cruises. The backwaters are one of the noticeable tourist attractions in Kerala.
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A futuristic, geothermal, underground cityscape with towering structures, intricate architecture, and vehicles on looping labyrinthine exchanges.
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Red Parrot, Isfahan Bird's Garden, Iran
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“Think of a globe, a revolving globe on a stand. Think of a contour globe, whose mountain ranges cast shadows, whose continents rise in bas-relief above the oceans. But then: think of how it really is. These heights are just suggested; they’re there….when I think of walking across a continent I think of all the neighborhood hills, the tiny grades up which children drag their sleds. It is all so sculptured, three-dimensional, casting a shadow. What if you had an enormous globe that was so huge it showed roads and houses- a geological survey globe, a quarter of a mile to an inch- of the whole world, and the ocean floor! Looking at it, you would know what had to be left out: the free-standing sculptural arrangement of furniture in rooms, the jumble of broken rocks in the creek bed, tools in a box, labyrinthine ocean liners, the shape of snapdragons, walrus. Where is the one thing you care about in earth, the molding of one face? The relief globe couldn’t begin to show trees, between whose overlapping boughs birds raise broods, or the furrows in bark, where whole creatures, creatures easily visible, live our their lives and call it world enough. What do I make of all this texture? What does it mean about the kind of world in which I have been set down? The texture of the world, its filigree and scrollwork, means that there is a possibility for beauty here, a beauty inexhaustible in its complexity, which opens to my knock, which answers in me a call I do not remember calling, and which trains me to the wild and extravagant nature of the spirit I seek.”
— Annie Dillard, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek
The Kerala backwaters are a network of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast (known as the Malabar Coast) of Kerala state in southern India, as well as interconnected canals, rivers, and inlets, a labyrinthine system formed by more than 900 kilometres of waterways, and sometimes compared to American bayous.
The first thought was that someone had thrown a football at my head. It seemed unlikely – I didn’t know anyone around here and I’d absented myself from five a side that evening because after nearly a week of incessant rain and doubtful grey skies I wanted to go out into the sunshine with the camera. But in those split seconds of this unwanted exchange it dawned on me. Footballs don’t have wings and feathers but seagulls do, and everyone down here knows about their famed air raids on innocent souls carrying food in an obvious manner. Even Belgian Chocolate ice creams are considered fair game by those scavenging sky hyenas, and most of mine was now lying on the ground in front of me. It was a double scoop as well. I now had two options – I could either return to the hut past all of the amused spectators and buy another one, of which I’d take much better care in open spaces, or I could adopt a nonchalant air, as with pace unbroken I strode to the nearest sand dune to sit and sulk in the sunshine. I chose the latter course of action. And you thought this stuff only happened to unwary tourists didn’t you? We locals smirk quietly behind our hands when hapless visitors get mobbed by Herring Gulls in pursuit of pasties at St Ives, so in truth it makes us look all the more idiotic when we're subjected to the same fate. I can still almost taste that lost dollop of Belgian Chocolate lying melting on the car park floor. Callestick Farm ice cream too - what I'd tasted before the airborne assault had been moments stolen from the very heavens. Ironic that something from the heavens should steal if from me really.
Some time after this disturbing setback Lee arrived, and he was looking very pleased with himself. Of course I already knew why. He’s a man who changes his camera systems almost as often as Elizabeth Taylor did her husbands, and more than once I’ve arrived on location to find him wielding something completely different from the time we last convened without prior warning. If he ever stops buying and selling things, your favourite auction website may just have to close down, and that time may in fact now have come. Not that I’ve studied the life and marital events of Ms Taylor that closely, but think of the Sony A7r3 as his Richard Burton – the one he returned to and remarried; his spiritual home if you will. Last time he had one of these, I rarely heard him talking about other cameras, and since he was parted with it, he’s often lamented on the shortcomings of whatever he was using at the time in comparison to the Sony. With the addition of the same lens that our much admired Mads Peter Iversen so often uses, it seemed that my friend’s ceaseless wandering through the labyrinthine pages pages of eBay may at last be over – although I’m not racing down to Ladbrokes to fill in the betting slip. Besides which he hasn't found a wide angle lens to complete the bag yet. To make his triumphant grin just that bit wider, he’d managed to secure both camera and lens at very agreeable prices. Understandably he was happy at the outcome.
While I was pleased to see that Lee’s inveterate habit of camera philandering might finally be over, I had to admit to the presence of Iago’s green eyed monster on the beach. With Iceland to come later this year, he’ll be carrying a much lighter set up than me when we go marching up those slopes to the vantage point over Reynisfjara and Dyrholaey. While he has experimented with almost every brand on the market over the last few years, I’ve stuck steadfastly to the one I know and have gradually begun to make sense of. I may have upgraded the cameras and lenses, but each time the leap has been incremental. The gear I have is limited by my skills (or lack of them) alone, with the only downside being the weight of both the camera and the lenses. Most of the time that isn’t really an issue; except when long walks and handheld photography are on the menu. But there is a fighting chance that sometime soon I might find myself dabbling with a Sony too.
We’d decided a visit to the Mount was long overdue. It’s such an obvious subject, and one we shot far more regularly in the early days of our landscape journey, but in the last two years I'd only been here twice, despite it only being half an hour away from home. We were caught in two minds about where to set up our tripods, the decision being made easier by the fact that someone has put up what I can only describe as a giant polytunnel right in the middle of the façade that everyone sees from the central part of the beach. While there must be a purpose, it's a hideous addition to the Mount and my Photoshop skills fall short of airbrushing it convincingly from the scene. But for that we might have looked to the sidelight for our inspiration. But huge plastic edifices aren't going to be part of the story today.
In winter you can grab silhouettes from the eastern beach below the cliffs with the sun setting close to the mount, and despite some misgivings about the almost total absence of cloud we agreed this option would enable us to continue shooting well into the blue hour. The retreating tide meant that the foreground selections were forever changing, never lasting for more than a few minutes before losing their appeal. I took a number of shots during the moments before sunset and into the blue hour and in truth I liked all of them, so choosing one to share here wasn’t an easy decision. The rest either have appeared or will appear on the other channels where I share more of my photographs, so you’ll probably make your own mind up on whether I chose the right one to tell the story, but I loved the leading line made by the rockpool and the colours of the deepening sky. Bringing the tripod low, so helping to reduce that tricky featureless mid-ground that can so often slice a scene irretrievably in half was also important, and the long exposure time smoothed the sea to reduce the distractions. Almost worth the trials of negotiating my way back across the beach over wet slippery rocks in semi-darkness towards the steps that would lead to the pub and a very expensive pint of Korev, which Lee in his benevolent mood paid for. At least the seagulls wouldn’t be troubling us here in the warmth, surrounded by four walls under a solid roof as we were. I sometimes wonder whether our obsession with clouds can sometimes mean we overlook the simplicity that a plain sky brings, especially when it’s packed with so much colour. The lessons never stop being learned.
India, Kerala or Kēraḷam, Backwaters.
Kerala’s from civilization almost untouched rich in fish, fertile unique backwaters.
Water Buffalos;
The water buffalo is a large, up to 3m long & heavy, strong cattle. The head is long, narrow, with small ears & set low on the body. The horns are horizontal & sickle-shaped backwards, these can reach a span of two meters, the horns of the female are significantly narrower & shorter than the males. The water buffalo stands on long, strong legs with wide hooves, the claws are spread wide, so the water buffalo don't sink into their swampy habitat.
📍… The wild water buffalo is listed as an endangered species, estimated about only 1000 water buffalos are still living in Asia.
Grasses, herbs & aquatic plants are the main part of his diet, but also leaves & small branches, he feeds exclusively vegetarian.
If the herd lives near humans, the water buffalo will also eat cultivated grain. Water buffalos are ruminants; searching for food, wild water buffalos they usually go in small groups split off from the main group, only looking for food in the evening hours.
👉….At 7 to 8%, buffalo milk contains almost twice as much fat as cow's milk. It is used to make the real mozzarella cheese in Italy, the "Mozzarella di Bufala campana", while the delicious “Burrata” is mainly made from cow's milk & rarely from water buffalo milk.
All European domestic water buffalos descend from the Asian wild water buffalo. Their domestication probably began 3000 years BC. in China, Pakistan & Iraq. In the 6th century they reached Europe via Bulgaria & Greece.
Today the European water buffalo is mainly found in Italy, Bulgaria, Romania & Hungary.
📌…Kerala’s unique backwaters in South India, is 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.
In the middle of this landscape there are a number of towns & cities, which serve as the starting & end points of backwater cruises. The backwaters are one of the noticeable tourist attractions in Kerala.
👉 One World one Dream,
🙏...Danke, Xièxie 谢谢, Thanks, Gracias, Merci, Grazie, Obrigado, Arigatô, Dhanyavad, Chokrane to you & over
17 million visits in my photostream with countless motivating comments
The Kerala backwaters are a network of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast (known as the Malabar Coast) of Kerala state in southern India, as well as interconnected canals, rivers, and inlets, a labyrinthine system formed by more than 900 kilometres of waterways, and sometimes compared to American bayous.
The last rice seedlings for the new crop are planted before the ducklings are released into the rice fields for the "Aigamo Method" for eight weeks,
The Paddy fields in the Kerala area are below sea level. Bunds around the rice fields keep out overflowing water into the fields. After harvesting the paddy fields, they are used for ducklings where they will thrive on locusts & fishes.
The paddy fields will be used for duck farming where they will live & thrive up to 20 to30 ducks a hectare & the moment when the ducks should be removed from working in a paddy, after 8 weeks, so as not to eat the rice & …the dams will be opened at some strategic points & the shared duck marathon will begin following the farmer in his canoe to the duck farm.
In 1989, the Japanese farmer Takao Furuno, after learning about traditional Japanese rice farming method that consisted of using ducks to eliminate the weeds in rice fields, the "Aigamo Method”, he was able to identify the optimal age at which ducklings should be released into rice fields, 7 days after hatching from the egg & developed this new-traditional rice growing technique. In the meantime, it has become established in every country of Asia some European rice-growing regions & others like Cuba are also experimenting with this method.
The waterfowl turned out to be a perfect alternative to expensive pesticides, other insecticides & chemicals while protecting the soil from chemical pollution as they eat plenty of insects, weeds. The ducks also help to oxygenate the water & their droppings are the ideal fertilizer for the soil.
The "Aigamo" duck is a cross between wild & domesticated ducks. These animals are apparently optimally suited to this method of rice cultivation. They ducklings will be placed in the paddy field about two weeks after the seedlings have been planted. The ducks grow up in the rice field & eat insects, snails & weeds. As a result, the farmer does not have to laboriously remove the weeds & vermin from the fields himself; neither does he have to spray any pesticides & chemical fertilizers can therefore be saved.
After one season in the rice fields, the ducks are kept for up to 3 years to lay eggs or because they have eaten their fill in the rice fields, they can be sold profitably as ducks for roasting & other recipes.
The adoption of this method boosts farmers income by eliminating chemicals, fertilizer etc., by commercializing the ducks later & decreases their workloads by 200-250 human work hours p/hectare.
The system actually seems to work: a study by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization recently showed that crop yields are increased by 20 percent with the "Aigamo Method".
📌….The 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.
👉 One World one Dream,
🙏...Danke, Xièxie 谢谢, Thanks, Gracias, Merci, Grazie, Obrigado, Arigatô, Dhanyavad, Chokrane to you & over
17 million visits in my photostream with countless motivating comments
A Rua da Manga, localizada no Centro Histórico de Cáceres, Espanha, é um exemplo notável da arquitetura medieval, caracterizada pelo uso de pedra calcária na construção em silharia irregular. Esta rua estreita leva a edifícios emblemáticos e integra-se na Cidade Monumental de Cáceres, classificada como Património Mundial pela UNESCO desde 1986. Com um pavimento de calçada de pedra e um traçado labiríntico, a rua reflete os métodos construtivos dos séculos XIV a XVI, típicos das cidades fortificadas cristãs da Reconquista. Cáceres é um importante testemunho da influência de várias culturas, incluindo a romana, islâmica e gótica, que deixaram marcas na sua evolução urbana. Os monumentos, como igrejas e palácios, evidenciam a relevância histórica da cidade na Península Ibérica, preservando vestígios da convivência entre muçulmanos, judeus e cristãos ao longo dos séculos.
Rua da Manga, located in the Historic Center of Cáceres, Spain, is a remarkable example of medieval architecture, characterized by the use of limestone in irregular ashlar construction. This narrow street leads to emblematic buildings and is part of the Monumental City of Cáceres, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986. With a stone pavement and a labyrinthine layout, the street reflects the construction methods of the 14th to 16th centuries, typical of the Christian fortified cities of the Reconquista. Cáceres is an important testimony to the influence of various cultures, including Roman, Islamic, and Gothic, which have left their mark on its urban evolution. Monuments, such as churches and palaces, highlight the city's historical relevance in the Iberian Peninsula, preserving traces of the coexistence between Muslims, Jews, and Christians over the centuries.
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"Tithe" from Holly Black.
Debauchery, despair, deceit, and grisly death-what more could you ask from a fairy tale? Sixteen-year-old Kaye has always felt like a freak; partly because she's spent half her life in seedy bars while her mother vainly pursued rock-star fame, but also from her memories of childhood fairy companions. Still, she's not prepared for what happens after she rescues Roiben, the gravely wounded and impossibly gorgeous elven knight. Her friendly sprites return to warn her that Roiben serves the Unseelie Court, the darker aspect of Faerie, and that she has been designated the mortal sacrifice in the ritual Tithe that binds the independent fey to their cruel and depraved rule. But what if that sacrifice weren't . . . quite . . . mortal? Black's stunning debut cleverly twists the Tam Lin tale. Though Kaye's home life seems almost comically sordid, when the action moves to the various Faerie Courts and their allies, their intrigues make an intricate tapestry, woven of dark threads of obsession, degradation, and horror, yet graced with bewitching beauty and a surprisingly tender romance. Once she drops her angst-ridden attitude, Kaye is a clever, courageous heroine with an appealingly wry voice, and Roiben is a gloriously damaged and darkly noble tragic hero. While most of the supporting cast has little to do beyond playing villains or victims, Black has an eye for the telling detail that brings the most minor character to life. A labyrinthine plot with Goth sensibility makes this a luscious treat for fans of urban fantasy and romantic horror.
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India, Kerala or Kēraḷam, Backwaters. Paddy Fields.
The Paddy fields in the Kerala area are below sea level. Bunds around the rice fields keep out overflowing water into the fields. After harvesting the paddy fields, they are used for ducklings where they will thrive on locusts & fishes.
The paddy fields will be used for duck farming where they will live & thrive up to 20 to30 ducks a hectare & the moment when the ducks should be removed from working in a paddy, after 8 weeks, so as not to eat the rice & …the dams will be opened at some strategic points & the shared duck marathon will begin following the farmer in his canoe to the duck farm.
In 1989, the Japanese farmer Takao Furuno, after learning about traditional Japanese rice farming method that consisted of using ducks to eliminate the weeds in rice fields, the "Aigamo Method”, he was able to identify the optimal age at which ducklings should be released into rice fields, 7 days after hatching from the egg & developed this new-traditional rice growing technique. In the meantime, it has become established in every country of Asia some European rice-growing regions & others like Cuba are also experimenting with this method.
The waterfowl turned out to be a perfect alternative to expensive pesticides, other insecticides & chemicals while protecting the soil from chemical pollution as they eat plenty of insects, weeds. The ducks also help to oxygenate the water & their droppings are the ideal fertilizer for the soil.
The "Aigamo" duck is a cross between wild & domesticated ducks. These animals are apparently optimally suited to this method of rice cultivation. They ducklings will be placed in the paddy field about two weeks after the seedlings have been planted. The ducks grow up in the rice field & eat insects, snails & weeds. As a result, the farmer does not have to laboriously remove the weeds & vermin from the fields himself; neither does he have to spray any pesticides & chemical fertilizers can therefore be saved.
After one season in the rice fields, the ducks are kept for up to 3 years to lay eggs or because they have eaten their fill in the rice fields, they can be sold profitably as ducks for roasting & other recipes.
The adoption of this method boosts farmers income by eliminating chemicals, fertilizer etc., by commercializing the ducks later & decreases their workloads by 200-250 human work hours p/hectare.
The system actually seems to work: a study by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization recently showed that crop yields are increased by 20 percent with the "Aigamo Method".
📌….The 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.
👉 One World one Dream,
🙏...Danke, Xièxie 谢谢, Thanks, Gracias, Merci, Grazie, Obrigado, Arigatô, Dhanyavad, Chokrane to you & over
17 million visits in my photostream with countless motivating comments
Perched at the foot of dramatic limestone cliffs and embraced by the gentle curve of the Ardèche River, Vogüé is a village where time seems to slow down. Recognized as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, it enchants visitors with its pastel-hued façades, labyrinthine cobblestone alleys, and the imposing Château de Vogüé, which has stood watch for centuries.
On this moody day, the sky painted in soft grays, the river became a perfect mirror — doubling the charm of the scene. The ancient stone bridge still connects the two riverbanks, just as it has for generations, and the surrounding greenery frames this medieval masterpiece.
Vogüé is not just a place you see — it’s a place you feel. The murmur of the river, the scent of old stone warmed by the sun, and the quiet stories whispered by the wind invite you to linger a little longer
Getting lost in the Medina of Marrakech is all part of the fun. It takes a strong sense of direction and a lack of panic to navigate the normally busy alleyways. Set out with the idea of exploring and an adventure and you'll be fine. Go with a film camera and you'll be even better.
The Medina of Marrakesh is an old Islamic capital originating from the 11th century. It is enclosed by 16km of ramparts and gates. The city owes its original splendour to the Almoravide and Almohade dynasties (11th - 13th centuries), who made Marrakech into their capital.
The Medina has several architectural and artistic masterpieces from different periods in history:
- the ramparts and gates (in pinkish clay, like most of the original structures)
- the Koutoubia mosque (its 77m high minaret is a key monument of Islamic architecture)
- the Saadian Tombs
- Jemaa El-Fna square
- Ben Youssef Madrassa
I can't count the number of times I've lost my way in the Medina.
Fortunately, Marrakech has plenty of things to see so you'll end up at an interesting place anyway. My best advice - wander aimlessly—without a guide or destination—through the narrow, labyrinthine alleys of the city’s ancient walled medina. In the narrowest, quietest alleys of the medina, don’t be surprised to find a lemon garden or an extravagant Moroccan courtyard.
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Las motillas son asentamientos fortificados situados en zonas llanas y cerca de ríos o humedales, de hace cerca de 4000 años. Sí, cuatro mil años. Eran pequeños montículos en los extensos campos de La Mancha. Los trabajos de recuperación, comenzaron por el año 1973 . La del Azuer, está integrada por un núcleo central formado por una torre y varios recintos amurallados con un sistema de circulación interna a través de pasillos que le da un aspecto laberíntico al monumento. Eran tiempos en los que la sequía ya suponía un problema para los manchegos y había que buscar soluciones. Hasta la fecha, es el pozo más antiguo conocido de la Península Ibérica, según algunos investigadores.
Las Motillas are fortified settlements located in flat areas and near rivers or wetlands, about 4000 years ago. Yes, four thousand years. They were small mounds in the extensive fields of La Mancha. The recovery work began in 1973. The Azuer, is composed of a central core formed by a tower and several walled enclosures with a system of internal circulation through corridors that gives a labyrinthine appearance to the monument. They were times when the drought was already a problem for the La Mancha and had to find solutions. To date, it is the oldest well known in the Iberian Peninsula, according to some researchers.
Las Motillas sont des établissements fortifiés situés dans des zones plates et près des rivières ou des zones humides, il y a environ 4000 ans. Oui, quatre mille ans. Ils étaient de petits monticules dans les vastes champs de La Mancha. Les travaux de rétablissement ont commencé en 1973. L'Azuer est composé d'un noyau central formé par une tour et plusieurs enceintes murées avec un système de circulation interne à travers les couloirs qui donne un aspect labyrinthique au monument. Ils étaient des moments où la sécheresse était déjà un problème pour La Mancha et devait trouver des solutions. À ce jour, c'est le plus ancien bien connu dans la péninsule ibérique, selon certains chercheurs.
Zirka 20 km von Escalante entfernt finden sich der Devils Garden, der, wäre es nicht so verflucht heiß an diesem Ort, alles andere als teuflisch ist. Imposante Steinformationen, glattgeschliffene Felswände und labyrinthische Gänge locken den Entdecker in einem hervor. Ein schönes Fleckchen Erde, das auch nicht allzu stark besucht ist.
Die steinernen Bögen und andere Formationen wurden durch die natürlichen Prozesse der Verwitterung und Erosion geschaffen und werden noch immer geformt. Einige der Gesteinsschichten bestehen aus einem härteren Material, das den Auswirkungen von Verwitterung und Erosion widersteht. Diese Caprock-Schichten bleiben viel länger intakt als andere weniger widerstandsfähige Schichten. Diese verwittern und erodieren und lassen Bögen und Hoodoos zurück.
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About 20 km from Escalante lies the Devils Garden, which, if it weren't so damn hot, is anything but devilish. Impressive rock formations, smooth rock walls, and labyrinthine passages lure explorers to this spot. It's a beautiful piece of land that isn't too heavily visited. The stone arches and other formations were created by natural processes of weathering and erosion and are still being shaped. Some of the rock layers consist of harder materials that resist the effects of weathering and erosion. These caprock layers remain intact much longer than other less resilient layers. These weather and erode, leaving behind the current arches and hoodoos.
The Old Quarter is characterized by its narrow, winding streets that create a labyrinthine network. They’re often cobblestoned and lined with colourful, picturesque buildings adorned with wrought-iron balconies and flower-filled window boxes.
Regelbau 411 is an art center exhibiting international sound, light and video art in the heart of Scandinavia. Situated in two WWII bunkers and in a rough and natural environment Regelbau 411 offers a unique experience of art, place and space.
With focus on site-specific art Regelbau 411 calls attention to art works colouring the space and vice versa. Regelbau 411 creates exhibitions opposing the idea of art as isolated works contemplated in the white cubes clean and neutral spaces. Between concrete walls, rust and calcium we invite everyone to experience art in an uncommon and informal setting, bringing visitors into the labyrinthine universe of the bunkers.
Since the opening of Regelbau 411 in 2018 the art center has shown several well attended exhibitions with both danish and international artists and around 10.000 visitors per exhibition. Regelbau 411 has in short time climbed the ladder and become part of the national scene for contemporary art showing experimental exhibitions set within an unusual frame.
Vision
It is Regelbau 411’s vision to be a center for the established and experimental sound, light and video art, where visitors from near and far can experience well curated exhibitions on a high artistic level. It is Regelbau 411’s goal to strengthen danish and international sound, light and video art through 3-4 annual exhibitions building on a strong connection to the space and place.
This charming street scene captures the heart of Taormina, a picturesque town on the eastern coast of Sicily, Italy. Known since ancient times for its strategic position overlooking the Ionian Sea, Taormina was founded by the Greeks in the 4th century BCE and later flourished under Roman rule. The distant arched gate in the image is a reminder of the town's medieval fortifications, a layer added centuries later to protect the hillside settlement. The narrow street reflects the typical medieval layout, designed for foot traffic rather than vehicles, preserving the town's historical character.
Architecturally, the scene showcases a harmonious blend of styles. The buildings, adorned with wrought iron balconies and flower pots, reveal both Baroque and Norman influences' a result of Sicily's diverse history of occupation by Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, and Spanish rulers. The cobblestone street, still glistening from a recent rain, enhances the timeless ambiance. Decorative stonework and stucco facades lend a warm, rustic charm, while modern signs like the "Kodak" shop blend subtly into the historic aesthetic, reflecting Taormina's adaptation to tourism.
Tourism is one of Taormina's main lifelines. This town has long drawn visitors' from European aristocrats of the 19th century to modern cruise passengers and film lovers (it hosts the annual Taormina Film Festival). The crowd in the photo, a mix of international tourists in rain ponchos and locals, highlights the town's status as a global destination. Attractions such as the ancient Greek Theatre, still used today for concerts with Mount Etna as a dramatic backdrop, are only minutes away on foot.
Culinary traditions in Taormina are as rich as its history. Local trattorias serve classic Sicilian dishes like arancini (stuffed rice balls), pasta alla Norma, and freshly caught seafood. Sweet lovers flock to try cannoli and granita with brioche, often enjoyed at cafes tucked into the labyrinthine alleys. Many restaurants use regional ingredients like capers, olives, and citrus' a flavorful reflection of the island's fertile volcanic soil. This vibrant street scene, alive with movement and color, encapsulates the soul of Taormina: a living museum where history, culture, and the pleasures of life seamlessly converge.
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Walking around "Les Bisses" in the Swiss Alps is an inspiring experience. I was very fortunate with the weather, despite the snow-topped mountains, it was very much "il fait du soleil"; about 30 degrees Celsius as I wandered through the labyrinthine valleys. The silence is overwhelming and wonderfully reassuring, now and again punctuated by distant, meditative cow-bells or cricket-song.
in "Reve d'une Idylle" (Dream of an Idyl) I tried to capture the dream-like beauty of the Alps. I edited on my camera using effects that created subtle distortions, and then I used Photo-editing software to create a fantastical, dream-like image; Surrealistic without losing the natural beauty of the Alps. At least that was my intention!
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The splendid library at St Augustine College of South Africa reflects, through the day, the different qualities of light and shades of colour as the position of the sun changes. This is on account of its magical architectural features and the seemingly labyrinthine intersections of passageways, work areas and stacks. One has a sense of inhabiting a world of infinite geometrical possibilities, hues and tones.
Las motillas son asentamientos fortificados situados en zonas llanas y cerca de ríos o humedales, de hace cerca de 4000 años. Sí, cuatro mil años. Eran pequeños montículos en los extensos campos de La Mancha. Los trabajos de recuperación, comenzaron por el año 1973 . La del Azuer, está integrada por un núcleo central formado por una torre y varios recintos amurallados con un sistema de circulación interna a través de pasillos que le da un aspecto laberíntico al monumento. Eran tiempos en los que la sequía ya suponía un problema para los manchegos y había que buscar soluciones. Hasta la fecha, es el pozo más antiguo conocido de la Península Ibérica, según algunos investigadores.
Las Motillas are fortified settlements located in flat areas and near rivers or wetlands, about 4000 years ago. Yes, four thousand years. They were small mounds in the extensive fields of La Mancha. The recovery work began in 1973. The Azuer, is composed of a central core formed by a tower and several walled enclosures with a system of internal circulation through corridors that gives a labyrinthine appearance to the monument. They were times when the drought was already a problem for the La Mancha and had to find solutions. To date, it is the oldest well known in the Iberian Peninsula, according to some researchers.
Las Motillas sont des établissements fortifiés situés dans des zones plates et près des rivières ou des zones humides, il y a environ 4000 ans. Oui, quatre mille ans. Ils étaient de petits monticules dans les vastes champs de La Mancha. Les travaux de rétablissement ont commencé en 1973. L'Azuer est composé d'un noyau central formé par une tour et plusieurs enceintes murées avec un système de circulation interne à travers les couloirs qui donne un aspect labyrinthique au monument. Ils étaient des moments où la sécheresse était déjà un problème pour La Mancha et devait trouver des solutions. À ce jour, c'est le plus ancien bien connu dans la péninsule ibérique, selon certains chercheurs.
Valley of Hoodoos
Little Egypt
Garfield County
Utah
Tucked away in remote southern Utah, Little Egypt is a hidden gem of towering hoodoos and sandstone formations. Shaped by millennia of wind and erosion, the landscape evokes ancient Egyptian temples and statues, earning the area its distinctive name.
It offers a serene, uncrowded escape where you can wander among crimson spires and labyrinthine rock corridors in near silence. The warm, rusty hues of the stone blaze brilliantly at sunrise and sunset, casting surreal shadows that seem to animate the land itself.
Little Egypt is a surreal, otherworldly landscape nestled in the Utah backcountry.
Pillkukayna (other spellings Pilco Kayna, Pilcocayna, Pilko Kaina, Pilkokaina, Pillco Kayma) is an archaeological site on the shore of the island of Isla del Sol in the southern part of Lake Titicaca in Bolivia. It is situated in the La Paz Department, Manco Kapac Province, Copacabana Municipality.
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Sacred island of the Incas.
The constructions in the southern part are particularly notable.
In Yumani stands out the stone building called Pilkokaina or Palacio del Sol, remains of what used to be the Inca's residence on this sacred island; At the end of them you have the opportunity to drink holy water from the fountain of "eternal youth".
In Challapampa (to the north), is the labyrinthine construction of the Chinkana, the sacred rock of 65 meters long by 7 high and irregular shapes, located in the highest part of the island. It is the place where Manco Kápac and Mama Ocllo are said to have founded the Inca Empire.
Fort Pickens, Santa Rosa Island, Florida, USA. The fort was begun in 1829, completed in 1834, and used until the 1940s.
"Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered..." - Labyrinth, Sarah
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[This is the third image in my ongoing series of Líf and her journeys and trials. I am having such fun with this series. It's loose and free, and I connect it at whichever points I choose. I love it. Expect to get snippets of her story in any manner of order. This particular portion of her story is heavily influenced by my all-time favorite movie, Labyrinth, and one of my favorite anime shows, Mushishi.
View the other two images in the series below...]
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India, Kerala or Kēraḷam, Backwaters.
Kerala’s from civilization almost untouched rich in fish, fertile unique backwaters, South India, 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.
📌….A great way to explore the “Kerala Backwaters” is by taking a tour with a “Kettuvallam”, a motorized houseboat, converted from a former barge, which was designed & constructed to be mainly used in the backwaters of Kerala, that were previously used to transport goods, rice, spices etc.
The size of a kettuvallam varies, but is typically around 30 m long & 4 m wide in the middle. It is made primarily from the wood of the Aanjilis tree, a tree in the jackfruit family, also bamboo is used. The frames & planks are connected with coconut or other palm fiber cords. Characteristic of a kettuvallam is the fact that not a single nail is used for the entire boat construction.
These days kettuvallam is mainly for tourist purposes, there are currently about a thousand of these houseboats, sounds like a lot, but they get lost in the huge backwater area, it also depends on the season. The regional government has stopped the construction of additional houseboats, only if a new boat will replace an old one, a permission will be extended.
There are simple Kettuvallam, with one apartment up to duplex with 10 apartments, swimming pool etc, with a fife star hotel luxury. Travel can be rented from one day/night flexible up to 10 days, longer by arrangement.
Since I lived in India for a few years, when I had to fly down on business to Kovalam & it was possible to take a few days of I/we used the opportunity at a suitable time to discover something new every time. Above all, I was able to get in touch with a fisherman who paddled with us through the small canals & also showed corners of the tourist track, including those where the sun went down like in a movie, places which you don't see otherwise as a tourist.
📍 ….The 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”.
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The labyrinthine intricacy of the whole structure is impossible to convey in photographs, but little details here and there, like this wall ornament, indicate that it was once a refined residence. We kept going up...
Hidden deep in the Mystic Isles of Avalonia lies the home of Henjin Quilones and an order of Druids. Sharing the island is Henjin's wife, the elf Galaria, and her band of dragonriders, as well as the dragons themselves and a small army of support staff. The dragons live in the caves on the southern face of the island, and the humans live in buildings erected on the surface as well as in a labyrinthine complex of tunnels and caves that honeycomb the island.
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Expanding from my original 12x12 vignette from the Summer Joust, I present the full 50x50 build of the Isle of Druidham. The build is ultimately for the Guilds of Historica on Eurobricks. If you haven't already, you should join!
More pictures can be found here, including views of all four sides.
For years, I carried the dream of capturing a fleeting moment with a maiko, a symbol of grace and tradition in the enchanting streets of Gion, Kyoto. The pursuit of such a photograph is a delicate dance, as the chances of encountering a maiko who meets your lens with a knowing gaze are slim to none. But destiny smiled upon me, and after three nights of anticipation, I was blessed with this treasured image that exceeded all my expectations.
In this frame, the magic unfolds before us—a maiko, resplendent in her vibrant kimono, just a step away from her okiya, ready to embark on a night of captivating performances. The world around her fades into the background as she glances directly into my lens, revealing a glimpse of her captivating spirit. The door closes behind her, and she vanishes into the labyrinthine streets of Gion, where secrets and traditions intertwine.
This photograph encapsulates the culmination of a dream and the dedication that lies behind each elusive encounter. It is a testament to the beauty and mystique that defines the world of geisha culture, where fleeting moments are treasured like precious gems. With gratitude and joy, I share this image, forever cherishing the memory of that serendipitous encounter in the heart of Gion.
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La señorial plaza des Born es el centro neurálgico de Ciutadella, el núcleo de la ciudad del que emerge un laberíntico circuito de callejuelas y pórticos con mucho encanto. En el medio de la antigua plaza de armas preside el obelisco des Born; un monumento de veintidós metros de altura datado del siglo XIX, que conmemora la resistencia y la derrota de la ciudad por parte de los turcos en 1558, que saquearon e incendiaron la ciudad y se llevaron a Constantinopla a cerca de cuatro mil cautivos.
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The stately plaza des Born is the nerve center of Ciutadella, the heart of the city from which emerges a labyrinthine circuit of narrow streets and porticos with a lot of charm. In the middle of the old square of arms presides the obelisk des Born; a monument of twenty-two meters high dating from the nineteenth century, which commemorates the resistance and defeat of the city by the Turks in 1558, who looted and burned the city and took to Constantinople about four thousand captives.
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