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Architecture Building Exterior Built Structure Low Angle View Outdoors Day Travel Destinations No People Clear Sky Sky Skyscraper City Mexico City at Centro Histórico by Santiago Pacheco

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Cloud - Sky Sky Outdoors Nature Built Structure Silhouette Scenics Men Low Angle View Day Architecture Beauty In Nature Sunset Real People City People by gouken okina

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Pigeons flying in front of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Montmartre during the COVID-19 lockdown, Paris, France by Alex Saurel

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Paris, France - April 2020: during the COVID-19 lockdown, a pigeon is flying from the stairs of the paved forecourt of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur) in Montmartre.

Experiments in b&w - mystery event - Indoors No People Illuminated Low Angle View Day Nature Steam Smoke Blackandwhite Blackandwhite Photography Black&white by markjowen66

Twilight at the Petronas Twin Towers - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by www.SamAntonioPhotography.com

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The Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin buildings in the world, are part of a larger complex named Kuala Lumpur City Centre. The multipurpose development includes an indoor shopping mall (great to escape the heat), convention center, hotels, office buildings, outdoor park (where I took this shot) and a mosque.

Nothing really exciting about this twilight shot, but it sure beats working in a small cubicle all day long in one of those office towers.

Question of the day: Do you like working indoors or outdoors?

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The pier at IJmuiden by Reinier Snijders

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Chan See Shu Yuen Temple - Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by www.SamAntonioPhotography.com

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Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown is the heart and soul of the city. It is the place for counterfeit goods, tasty food at hawker stalls and of course a great place to practice your bargaining skills.

If all that haggling wears you down, you can take a cultural tour with the many temples (Hindu and Buddhist) that are located nearby. One of the temples I found interesting was the Chan See Shu Yuen Temple, one of Kuala Lumpur’s oldest Chinese Buddhist temples.

The temple initially served to give aid and support to newly arrived immigrants from China. The temple is beautifully decorated with intricate carvings, black and white photos of family members and green tiles (thus the informal name the Green Temple).

I love how these beautiful red lanterns, strung across the courtyard, contrasted against the blue and white sky.

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Detail from the handle of a toothbrush by scubaluna

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Location: Kriens (Switzerland)

IMG_9371_Mineral Point, WI. by lada/photo

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Reef Stonefish, Echter Steinfisch (Synanceia verrucosa) by scubaluna

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Divesite: Pulau Bangka (North Sulawesi/Indoensia)

Modern glass skyscrapers reflections against sky by plej_photo

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The image presents a captivating urban landscape, showcasing towering skyscrapers from an eye-catching perspective. The camera angle is directly below the buildings as they reach skywards towards the bright blue expanse above.

These modern architectural marvels display sleek lines and reflective glass surfaces that capture the surrounding cityscape and natural elements such as clouds in their mirrored facades. As a result, we see vibrant reflections of both urban life and serene skies intertwined harmoniously on these imposing structures.

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Mont Saint Michel :: Sacred Holy Site On The Sea by Mark A Paulda

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The moment I saw a photo of Mont Saint Michel in a magazine I was mesmerized. The notion of an island off the coast of France topped by an awe-inspiring medieval monastery still in use today immediately captured my imagination. The realization that I could not only visit Mont Saint Michel but also stay at the very base of the Romanesque chunk of history sent me over the moon.

Mont Saint Michel is one of the world's most magnificent sights, there is no doubt. Aside from picturesque, why should you visit Mont Saint Michel?

Mont Saint Michel is connected to the mainland via a causeway which until recently was a thin natural land bridge. During high tides, the bridge was engulfed by water during high tide and revealed at low tide. Victor Hugo described the tides as á la Vitesse d'un coeval au galop, "as swiftly as a galloping horse". What a superb description because the tides can roll in at one meter per second. You wouldn't want to be caught in that. In fact, over the years more than a few lives have been claimed by the tides and even quicksand. In 2014 a new causeway opened which allows visitors to safely cross to the island but also opens the flow of seawater so once again the mystical quality of Mont Saint Michel reveals itself during high tide. You can download the current tides schedule at Mont Saint Michel before your visit.

The abbey built high on the island catches your eye from great distances. If you're driving, it will seem as Mont Saint Michel gradually appears out the earth like magic. The slow emergence into your view only adds to the anticipation of what lies ahead, though the sheer magnitude of this wonder is only appreciated when you stand mere feet away from the entrance. For me, it is inconceivable how such a grand structure could be built on an island over a thousand years ago.

When you enter, you'll walk directly into a medieval town though the buildings are filled with modern restaurants, souvenir shops and museums. Many of the tourists walk no further as the climb to the abbey, which is at the very top, is difficult. If you choose to climb to the abbey, you'll have peace of mind knowing few others will join you. Walk the steps. By the time you've reached the famous Escalier de Dentelle (Lace Staircase) to the gallery around the roof of the abbey church, you'll have climbed no less than 900 steps. The climb is worth every inclined step you take. I guarantee it.

Halfway up Grande Rue is the medieval parish church of St Pierre, which is still used today. The church features a beautifully carved side chapel with a dramatic statue of St. Michael slaying the dragon. The day I visited I was treated to the sight of a monk pulling on a long rope to ring the church bell. When the rope ascended toward the bell, the monk was lifted off the ground. The memory stays etched in my memory and I can only hope to witness this again.

The Grand Degré, a steep, narrow staircase, leads to the abbey entrance, from which a wider flight of stone steps leads to Salt Gautier Terrace outside the dignified church. Alongside, you'll find stunning arcaded cloisters which offer sweeping views of the bay. Be sure to wander at your leisure amongst the maze of rooms, staircases (yes more) and vaulted halls that make up the abbey.

If you're able, let your creative imagination take you back hundreds of years to enhance your experience.

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Suri Tribe Shephers With Body Paintings As Camouflage Before Leaving Their Village, Tulgit, Omo Valley, Ethiopia by Eric Lafforgue

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When the Surma shepherds leave their village, they paint their bodies like for a camouflage;

Like their neighbours, the Surma, living in Omo valley, Ethiopia, paint their bodies; They create a variety of designs on their naked bodies using their fingertips, which helps exposing their dark skins and aims at beautifying themselves and frightenning their opponents; Surma men, generally believed to be expert artists, also paint the girls;

Surma or Suri is a sedentary pastoral tribe living in south west Ethiopia, in Omo Valley on the western bank of the Omo River, in Kibish and Tulgit areas;

Itâs quite common to see men and women carrying Kalashnikovs, which are part of the daily life; Their land has always been a place of traditional rivalries amoung neighbouring tribes such as the Bume (Nyangatom) or the Toposa from Sudan who regularly team up to raid on their cattle; These fights have become quite bloody since automatic firearms have become available during in the Sudanese Civil War;

Only few Surma are familiar with Amharic, Ethiopiaâs official language, and the literacy level is very low; Lip plate and Donga stick fights are the two typical distinctive features of these people, shared with the neighbouring Mursi people;

The land of the Suri, in the Omo Valley, Ethiopia, is being stolen by the Ethiopian government to be rented to foreign companies; They are then rented out for 1 euro per hectare and per year

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Hong Kong Central IFC 香港中環國際金融中心 by KL.Lau

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Hong Kong Central IFC 香港中環國際金融中心

- Using Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical

Central (also Central District) is the central business district of Hong Kong. It is located in Central and Western District, on the north shore of Hong Kong Island, across Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui, the southernmost point of Kowloon Peninsula. The area was the heart of Victoria City, although that name is rarely used today.

As the central business district of Hong Kong, many multinational financial services corporations have their headquarters in the area. Consulates general and consulates of many countries are also located in this area, as is Government Hill, the site of the government headquarters. The area, with its proximity to Victoria Habour, has served as the centre of trade and financial activities from the earliest days of the British colonial era in 1841, and continues to flourish and serve as the administrative centre after the transfer of sovereignty to China in 1997.

The International Finance Centre (abbr. IFC, branded as "ifc") is an integrated commercial development on the waterfront of Hong Kong's Central District.

A prominent landmark on Hong Kong Island, IFC consists of two skyscrapers, the IFC Mall, and the 55-storey Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. Tower 2 is the second tallest building in Hong Kong, behind the International Commerce Centre in West Kowloon. It is the fourth-tallest building in the Greater China region and the eighth-tallest office building in the world, based on structural heights; by roof height, only the Taipei 101, Shanghai World Financial Center, Willis Tower, International Commerce Centre and Burj Khalifa exceed it. It is of similar height to the former World Trade Center. The Airport Express Hong Kong Station is directly beneath it.

IFC was constructed and is owned by IFC Development, a consortium of Sun Hung Kai Properties, Henderson Land and Towngas.

In 2003, Financial Times, HSBC, and Cathay Pacific put up an advertisement on the facade that stretched more than 50 storeys, covering an area of 19,000 m² (0.2 million square ft) and a length of 230 m, making it the world's largest advertisement ever put on a skyscraper.

Mowgli by cctrilla

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Te he enseñado a observar el mundo con asombro

A sentirte pequeño ante la grandeza de la naturaleza

A formar parte de ella, como cualquier otro animal

A perderte en los bosques y disfrutar del silencio

A mirar hacia arriba con curiosidad y humildad

Pero por desgracia el mundo está repleto
De personas arrogantes y seguras de sí mismas
Que se cruzarán por tu vida haciendo mucho ruido
Creyéndose dueños de la tierra y del cielo
Portadores de una verdad que no existe

Y posiblemente su voz se oirá más alta que la tuya
Pero ellos nunca sabrán disfrutar como nosotros
De las cosas sencillas, de los instantes de soledad
Porque no pueden soportar ser lo que somos:
Seres sin importancia transitando fugazmente

Por este universo infinito, indómito e inconcebible...

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♫ Music playing across the universe ♪

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