A Bobcat relaxing in the field full of wildflowers.

St. Michael's Cathedral is a cathedral of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Alaska

"Keep, keep on

Never say die

When in the midst of sorrow

You can' t see up when looking down

A brighter day tomorrow will bring.

You hear the voice of reason

Telling you this can't never be done

No matter how hard reality seems

Just hold on to your dreams.

Don't give up and don't give in

Although it seems you never win

You will always pass the test

As long as you keep your head to the sky

You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky

You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky

Be optimistic." - Sounds of Blackness ♫

Gi looks upward & onward while living her very best life ❤️

In the midst of a Butterfly Bush!

Theme: "Bugs & Co."

Thank you for taking the time to view my photo, and for the faves and comments you make, thank you.

foto taken - just in the middle of this bush :)

Lumix GF2 Full spectrum converted + 590nm IR filter.

Portrait by Knockout ...Thanks for this awesome one!!

Sunset and midst on the ocan

Hamburg - Elbbrücken

Foulden Parish Church is in the midst of this picturesque village which stands close to the border with spectacular views south over the Merse to the Cheviots. The present building was constructed in 1786 although the site dates to medieval times, and is most famous for hosting a meeting of English and Scottish commissioners in 1587 following the execution of Mary Queen of Scots. The church is home to the Foulden & Mordington congregation and received a Grade "B" listing in 1971. Its adjacent Tithe Barn, one of only two left in Scotland, is in the care of Historic Scotland.

"My dear,

In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible LOVE.

In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible SMILE.

In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible CALM.

I realized, through it all, that...

In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.

And that makes me HAPPY.

For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me,

within me,

there's something stronger-

something better,

pushing right back."

- Albert Camus

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At 6:15 this morning, out of the fog came Grace doing her sprints, training for her next race. Peace Valley Park, New Britain PA.

This small chapel is located near Kelheim amidst a field that is intensively used for farming. These is no path to the chapel, and it is unknown, how old it is.

In the midst of a rain shower, CN 2507 splits the elevators in Three Hills as it makes its way south.

This was the first shot I got of the train and, aside from the headlights flaring, I was pretty happy with how everything was going so far; I had just been hoping that the crew wouldn't wye the power in Mirror. So what more could I ask for at this point? Well, as I was about to realize, a lot actually.

In the midst of darkness,

Lies a beacon of light,

Which valiantly defies the night

With uncanny prowess.

Victory seems dutiful,

Success, vain,

But no kingdom can fall

With no loss gained.

The future is uncertain,

And the present is collapsing,

The weak are weeping,

Those strong in Him, forever living.

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An edit of my old "Dauntless" picture. [link: flic.kr/p/L8epBe]

Wasn't really satisfied with it, so decided to play around with some edits, aiming for a Purgey, alleyway feel.

Lemme know what y'all think. ;D

God bless and Happy weekend!

-Jesse

Ice formation, Lake Champlain

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In the midst of three weeks of rain I put this on FB and stared at it forever thinking I could be here in three or four hours........ Steamboat Rock State Park, Washington State. As always, blow it up and soak it all in, I am! :-)

In the midst of high, lonesome country stretch several valleys of bizarre eroded rock formations known as Valles de Rocas. These strangely shaped badlands are great for a wander and snapping some photos.

From the dusty village of Alota nearby, it’s a three-hour jostle to Uyuni through a string of ‘authentic villages’, the most picturesque of which is Culpina K, which has colorful little houses and a cafe.

Finalist in the 2014 Clayton Utz Art Award

Brisbane Australia

I saw her sitting on a bench in the midst of the Market Square and immediately thought of a painting you can find in churches or museums.

She was doing what everybody seems to be doing when they are sitting on a bench, no matter where: texting someone on a smart phone. In my mind's eye, I saw a completely different thing: A Renaissance lady in a brocade dress, writing a love letter to her beloved.

Sollten Sie sich auf dem Foto wiederfinden, bitte lesen Sie meine Anmerkung hier:

Should you recognize yourself on the photo, please read my comment here:

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Made in the midst of such tumultuous events, the Sacristy Nova is a very innovative work. Starting from the same floor plan of the Brunelleschi Sacristy (also known as Old Sacristy), Michelangelo divides the space in a very complex way, treating the walls with plans on several levels, with complete freedom. On these plans he added classic elements such as arches, pilasters, balusters and capitals arranged in completely new and harmonious figures and schemes. The well-rounded dome was also a novelty and today is seen as an anticipation of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, which was designed by Michelangelo at an advanced age, 30 years after the sacristy. Originally Michelangelo had designed an isolated monument in the center of the room, but, after a discussion with the contractor, he changed, trying to place the tombs of the Capitani (the two Dukes) leaning against the center of the side walls, while those of the Magnifici (Lourenço and Juliano), both leaning against the back wall, in front of the altar.

Ape: My mind is like a spring in a clock that won't unwind. Can't see, can't think... can't feel. I'm up and down... tell me, where will it end?. On this carousel... tell me, when will it end? I hear thunder and I can feel the wind. I can see angry faces in the eyes of men. I hear talking of people... the whole world has gone insane and all there is left... is the falling rain...

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No living being should live caged behind bars... none...

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Road to Rouen - Supergrass (2005)

St. Petersburg

Sad Girl

Roxy

Coffee in the PotI

Road to Rouen

Kick in the Teeth

Low C

Fin

Tales of Endurance, Pts. 4, 5 & 6

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Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG), China. November 2024.

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Postscript from the ape:

We are the prehistory that will have the future. We are the remote annals of man. These years are the past of the sky. These years are a certain agility with which the sun draws you into the future. They are the truth or the end... they are god. We are left... those who can smile in the midst of death... in full light.

Jungles of the Republic of Congo... falling rain...

Ape

We're in the midst of a 10-day drought--a rarity for southwest Michigan--so I had to create my own moisture with a mister.

Taken for the "Looking Close... on Friday!" theme of 6/24/2022: RAINDROPS OR DEWDROPS.

I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.

And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back.”

― Albert Camus

In the midst of the second January thaw when all the snow has melted. I always love the deep, rich colors from the light that Winter brings. These are Allium seed heads.

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In the midst of Winter I found this little green branch with colourful leaves. Notice how the snowflakes glitter on the top.

A New Year has started and everyday there is more light and hopefully more sunny days to look look forward to. One step closer to Spring....

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just a little bit moss in midst the city

Dropped by my favorite flower garden to see if there were still any blooms left. Found this dahlia still holding on hidden in the midst of all the green leaves.

We are in the midst of a heat wave and my goodness, it is HOT!

When I'm in the car I love getting off pavement and on the dirt/gravel roads because that's often where I see the most interesting farms, old houses and fields of crops. While I was out other day it was obvious the stretch of hot, sunny weather has created a growth spurt for the corn and other commodities; cows were crowded together under trees trying to find some shade and horses were standing on the shady side of barns.

What also occurs on those dirt roads though is dust. The Tiger Lilies, Queen Anne's Lace, Asters, Bellflowers and Birdsfoot are blooming everywhere making the world look like nature's florist shop and woven throughout is the Crown Vetch creating pink clouds of colour but without much rain they're all getting dusty from the dirt that gets kicked up by passing cars. We need some rain to do some wildflower housecleaning.

When I found a patch that seemed to have escaped the dusty conditions I had a fine time snapping and clicking the shutter for a while until the heat made the air conditioning of the car too compelling. I just got the car back from the garage after some servicing and the air conditioner is now at full function and it's so cold that I swear I could withstand dental surgery without anesthetic. Being too cold is a nice problem to have during a heat wave.

It made me think of all those car trips we'd go on when I was a child and of course we didn't have an air conditioned car then. The windows would be wide open and we'd all be a hot mess by the time we'd get to our destination which was usually a campsite that required the work of setting up camp and blowing up air mattresses. No wonder we'd all make a bee-line for the beach once that was done.

I know I often 'wax nostalgic' about things of the past but there are some things I do not miss in the slightest and the lack of air conditioning is really high on the list.

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York Street south of Harbour Street

Harbour Plaza Condos can be seen.

We are in the midst of the usual southern summer here in North Carolina. Hot, humid, sticky and any other adjectives you can think of. Rain has been intermittent so the creek level is very low. I like it when it’s low like this because then I can explore different vantage points. My water shoes fell apart or otherwise I’d have no issue wading in.

or 'Hope in the Midst of Darkness.'

I've found an image which to me sums up how I feel about this new building in Southampton: a depressing darkness with touches of brightness sparkling around.

People seem to be divided, they either love it or hate it. To be fair, it does have interesting features, it does look better at night and it is certainly eyecatching, more images to come shortly.

52 in 2017 # 21 Dark

Sorry for lack of comments, sorting out and getting used to new computer, will catch up soon.

In the midst of the global pandemic, where most people around the globe has been in lockdown - there's a lot to be thankful for.

Looking out the window, tonight's full moon has been a glorious sight.

Kamniti lovec / Cima del Cacciatore (2071 m), Monte Santo di Lussari, Italia

Thanks to everyone for your visiting, favs & comments :).

The Externsteine, are a unique cultural monument that has fascinated people since time immemorial. A medieval, sacred site in the midst of bizarre Sandstone cliffs, this is how visitors experience the Externsteine in the heart of the Lipperland.

The characteristic Rock formation rises up to 40 meters into the air. Both the viewing platform with the staircase from the 19th century, as well as the medieval grotto bear witness to the eventful history.

Above all, however, the relief of the Descent from the Cross, which was carved into the rocks by medieval stonemasons, is of worldwide importance.

The oldest nature reserve in Lippe around the Rock group invites you to immerse yourself in early history with its surrounding forests.

The Externsteine are part of the middle mountain range of the Teutoburg Forest, which is mainly composed of sandstones from the Lower Cretaceous period.

In the course of mountain building about 70 million years ago, the originally flat sandstone was pressed vertically in the area of the mountain range.

This monumental group of rocks, one of the most remarkable natural and cultural monuments in Central Europe, still raises many questions today.

*Information from the National Association Lippe.

Die Externsteine, sind ein einzigartiges Kulturdenkmal, das die Menschen seit jeher fasziniert. Eine mittelalterliche, sakrale Stätte inmitten bizarrer Sandsteinfelsen so erleben die Besucher die Externsteine im Herzen des Lipper Landes. Bis zu 40 Meter ragt die charakteristische Felsformation in die Höhe. Sowohl die Aussichtsplattform mit der Treppenanlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, als auch die mittelalterliche Grottenanlage zeugen von der wechselvollen Geschichte. Vor allem aber das Kreuzabnahmerelief, welches von mittelalterlichen Steinmetzen in die Felsen geschlagen wurde, ist weltweit von Bedeutung. Das älteste Naturschutzgebiet Lippes rund um die Felsengruppe lädt mit seinen umliegenden Wäldern zum Eintauchen in die Frühgeschichte ein.

Die Externsteine sind Bestandteil der vorwiegend aus Sandsteinen der Unterkreidezeit aufgebauten mittleren Gebirgskette des Teutoburger Waldes.

Im Zuge der Gebirgsbildung vor etwa 70 Millionen Jahren wurde der ursprünglich flach lagernde Sandstein im Bereich der Gebirgskette senkrecht aufgepresst.

Diese monumentale Felsengruppe, eines der bemerkenswertesten Natur- und Kulturdenkmäler Mitteleuropas, wirft bis heute viele Fragen auf.

*Die Informationen stammen vom Landes Verband Lippe.

Thanks for your Visit Views Faves and Comments, have all a Nice Month. 🌞✌

Plunked in the midst of the Central Oregon plateau, Black Butte looks like a misplaced mountain. A steep but view-packed trail climbs 1.9 miles to the panoramic summit, gaining 1,600 feet of elevation. The last portion of this route is difficult enough that it is not generally recommended for hikers with children. The trail crosses a treeless slope that's white in June with the blooms of serviceberry bushes. Expect other wildflowers, too: big yellow balsamroot, purple larkspur, and red paintbrush.

Taken from Oregon.Com

In the midst of a period of windy, wet weather with storm Eowyn 'waiting in the wings' this Barn Owl was out hunting in the last light of day, its legs dangling as it prepared to drop on its prey.

Thank you all for your kind responses.

"My dear,

In the midst of hate,

I found there was, within me,

an invincible #love.

In the midst of tears,

I found there was, within me,

an invincible #smile.

In the midst of chaos,

I found there was, within me,

an invincible #calm.

I realized, through it all, that...

In the midst of winter,

I found there was, within me,

an invincible #summer.

And that makes me happy.

For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me,

there's something stronger - something better,

pushing right back.

Truly yours,

Albert #Camus."