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The Ludwigstraße in Munich is one of the city's four royal avenues next to the Brienner Straße, the Maximilianstraße and the Prinzregentenstraße. Principal was King Ludwig I of Bavaria, the avenue is named in his honour. The city's grandest boulevard with its public buildings still maintains its architectural uniformity envisioned as a grand street "worthy the kingdom" as requested by the king. The Ludwigstraße has served also for state parades and funeral processions.
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The historic 1894 Lyndon,IL. truss bridge was closed to traffic in 1980 after the county decided to stop maintaining a bridge that had such limited use. I remember crossing this bridge back in the day and it was an interesting experience. Wood deck and one way at a time, sort of a "one room schoolhouse" of bridges. Interesting fact: I actually attended the last one room schoolhouse in the same county for 6 months. When the county decided to demolish the bridge years later, a community led "save the bridge" campaign saved it. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
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these days it's 10% cleaning surfaces i haven't touched for 4 months, 10% throwing out precious valuables i didn't know i owned, 10% pretending to exercise, 20% playing fetch with the dog (not this one), and 50% waiting for the next meal. cheers.
The castle and garden at Sissinghurst Castle in the Weald of Kent, in England at Sissinghurst village, is owned and maintained by the National Trust. It is among the most famous gardens in England and is grade I listed.
Sissinghurst's garden was created in the 1930s by Vita Sackville-West, poet and gardening writer, and her husband Harold Nicolson, author and diplomat. Sackville-West was a writer on the fringes of the Bloomsbury Group who found her greatest popularity in the weekly columns she contributed as gardening correspondent of The Observer, which incidentally—for she never touted it—made her own garden famous. The garden itself is designed as a series of 'rooms', each with a different character of colour and/or theme, the walls being high clipped hedges and many pink brick walls. The rooms and 'doors' are so arranged that, as one enjoys the beauty in a given room, one suddenly discovers a new vista into another part of the garden, making a walk a series of discoveries that keeps leading one into yet another area of the garden. Nicolson spent his efforts coming up with interesting new interconnections, while Sackville-West focused on making the flowers in the interior of each room exciting.
For Sackville-West, Sissinghurst and its garden rooms came to be a poignant and romantic substitute for Knole, reputedly the largest house in Britain, which as the only child of Lionel, the 3rd Lord Sackville she would have inherited had she been a male, but which had passed to her cousin as the male heir.
The site is ancient; "hurst" is the Saxon term for an enclosed wood. A manor house with a three-armed moat was built here in the Middle Ages. In 1305, King Edward I spent a night here. It was long thought that in 1490 Thomas Baker, a man from Cranbrook, purchased Sissinghurst, although there is no evidence for it. What is certain is that the house was given a new brick gatehouse in the 1530s by Sir John Baker, one of Henry VIII's Privy Councillors, and greatly enlarged in the 1560s by his son Sir Richard Baker, when it became the centre of a 700-acre (2.8 km2) deer park. In August 1573 Queen Elizabeth I spent three nights at Sissinghurst.
After the collapse of the Baker family in the late 17th century, the building had many uses: as a prisoner-of-war camp during the Seven Years' War; as the workhouse for the Cranbrook Union; after which it became homes for farm labourers.
Sackville-West and Nicolson found Sissinghurst in 1930 after concern that their property Long Barn, near Sevenoaks, Kent, was close to development over which they had no control. Although Sissinghurst was derelict, they purchased the ruins and the farm around it and began constructing the garden we know today. The layout by Nicolson and planting by Sackville-West were both strongly influenced by the gardens of Gertrude Jekyll and Edwin Lutyens; by the earlier Cothay Manor in Somerset, laid out by Nicolson's friend Reginald Cooper, and described by one garden writer as the "Sissinghurst of the West Country"; and by Hidcote Manor Garden, designed and owned by Lawrence Johnston, which Sackville-West helped to preserve. Sissinghurst was first opened to the public in 1938.
The National Trust took over the whole of Sissinghurst, its garden, farm and buildings, in 1967. The garden epitomises the English garden of the mid-20th century. It is now very popular and can be crowded in peak holiday periods. In 2009, BBC Four broadcast an eight-part television documentary series called Sissinghurst, describing the house and garden and the attempts by Adam Nicolson and his wife Sarah Raven, who are 'Resident Donors', to restore a form of traditional Wealden agriculture to the Castle Farm. Their plan is to use the land to grow ingredients for lunches in the Sissinghurst restaurant. A fuller version of the story can be found in Nicolson's book, Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History (2008).
For further information please visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sissinghurst_Castle_Garden and www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sissinghurst-castle-garden
Stockholm, Sweden.
The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) is a large wild goose species. This species is native to North America. It breeds in Canada and the northern United States in a wide range of habitats. The Great Lakes region maintains a very large population of Canada geese.
Canada geese have also been introduced in Europe, and had established populations in Great Britain in the middle of the eighteenth century, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Scandinavia, and Finland. Most European populations are not migratory, but those in more northerly parts of Sweden and Finland migrate to the North Sea and Baltic coasts.
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Τα Κορέστεια είναι μια ιστορική περιοχή της Δυτικής Μακεδονίας. Πρόκειται για μια συστάδα ορεινών οικισμών (Άνω και Κάτω Κρανιώνα, Χάλαρα, Άνω και Κάτω Μελάς, Μακροχώρι, Μαυρόκαµπος, Άγιος Αντώνιος, Γάβρος) που παρουσιάζουν έντονο αρχιτεκτονικό και πολιτισμικό ενδιαφέρον. Η παραδοσιακή αρχιτεκτονική των χωριών είναι ιδιαίτερη για την περιοχή της Δυτικής Μακεδονίας. Τα παλαιά σπίτια είναι κατασκευασμένα με πλίνθους με κοκκινόχωμα και άχυρο, που δίνουν το κοκκινωπό χρώμα στο τοπίο της περιοχής. Ο τρόπος κατασκευής των σπιτιών διατηρήθηκε έως τα μέσα του 20ου αιώνα και έπειτα εγκαταλείφθηκε.
Korestia is a historic region of Western Macedonia in Greece. It’s a cluster of mountain villages (Ano and Kato Kranionas, Halara, Ano and Kato Melas, Makrochori, Mavrokampos, Agios Antonios, Gavros) exhibiting strong architectural and cultural interest. The traditional architecture of the villages is great for the region of Western Macedonia. Old houses are constructed with handmade bricks with red clay and straw, giving a reddish color to the landscape. The construction of the houses was maintained until the mid-20th century and then abandoned.
I thought it would be interesting to post these as a series. This is on a cliffside in the Kenai Fjord National Park, taken from our tour boat.They show that our national symbol is not always the mighty prdator we like to think of, but is often a lazy scavenger.
The final shot shows the eagle with the egg in its beak, also trying to maintain its perch on the cliff.
This one is for 117 pictures in 2017, #66, "caught in the act"
Popped down to the reserve before heading back to York. We saw a guy standing in a field and I realised why when this Owl popped up.
This image was cropped in a bit, levels and curves to darken the background whilst maintaining the exposure on the Owl. I also added a bit of a vignette as well. I don't think this is all that sharp, thoughts?
I hope that you like this and all comments and criticisms are welcome.
Matt
Painterly effect from Topaz Studio 2, a program that I wish was still being developed and maintained.
Race Rock Light is a lighthouse on Race Rock Reef, a dangerous set of rocks on Long Island Sound southwest of Fishers Island, New York and the site of many shipwrecks.[2][3][4] It is currently owned and maintained by the New London Maritime Society as part of the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act program.[5]
Race Rock Light was built 1871–78 and designed by Francis Hopkinson Smith (1838–1915). It is an excellent example of 19th-century engineering and design. The massive masonry foundations on the reef took seven years to complete, but the stone structure, the keeper's quarters, and the tower were built in only nine months once the foundation was secure. The lighthouse has a fourth-order Fresnel lens in a tower standing 67 feet (20 m) above the waterline. The United States Coast Guard automated the light in 1978.[3]
Race Rock Lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. - wikipedia
Piper Cub in original bright yellow color, this one has been updated to a radio and transponder, clean and well maintained, found in North Carolina.
After pulling out of their well-maintained engine house, the engineer does a walk around inspection of his office for the day - a rebuilt RS3 that contains an EMD prime mover.
In 1972 Penn Central began a rebuild program for ALCo RS3s in which EMD V12-567 power-plants were used to replace the Schenectady-built 244 engine. The replacement engines came from recently retired E-Units. Work was performed in shops at Altoona (Juniata Shops) and Syracuse, NY (DeWitt Shops) and Con Rail continued the program until the year 1979. Ultimately 97 units were completed by Juniata, DeWitt and later the Wilmington (Delaware) Shop. Regardless of which shop produced them, the group was collectively known as "DeWitt Geeps."
A recent trip with friends Stan Short and Jack Bruce took us to the DelMarVa Peninsula in search of the Maryland & Delaware RR's trio of rebuilds that were performed at the Juniata Shop. We saw two operating, 1201 and 1203, with the 1202 sidelined at the shop at Massey, MD awaiting a part that will hopefully allow its return to service.
After a day spent in the high country where winter still maintained its grip, on Tuesday we found ourselves in the lower foothills where spring is definitely starting to assert its influence. The rolling hills are greening up nicely and the scraggly oaks are sporting a soft green coat of fresh leaves.
If the truth be told, this is really the land I love the most-- a shaggy oak woodland with large rock outcroppings littering the landscape. If it weren't so damn hot in the summer I'd be trying to convince Marg to make the move. Those pesky rattlesnakes are definitely another consideration. This is their domain and I really don't want to find out how Kenzie the pup will react to an angry coiled snake in realtime. Still, it sure is pretty, isn't it?
Yuba County CA
≈I'm a snake≈
A pretty fresh looking C44ACM takes twenty-one thousand tons of Iron Ore from Southern Utah through the S-curve just to the east of Hodge. The train is maintaining decent speed over this portion of the Cajon Subdivision, after picking a four pack of mid-train DPUs at Yermo for it's trip up and down Cajon Pass.
Similar to the reptile, If you follow the marks it leaves in the tracks and you'll find where this train goes.
I think this is a wonderful and unusual flowering plant that has the ability to change the colour of its petals during the lifetime of the flower and therefore on just one bush you can have a variety of different coloured flowers all at the same time. The flowering season can be very long depending on where you live and also if the temperature does not drop too much during the winter months. Lantana can spread quite a lot, but it can be maintained easily in gardens by pruning, but if they grow in the wild they can grow very large and grazing animals will not eat this plant as it is poisonous to them. When the flowers fade they form fruits which many birds enjoy and in this way the plant can propagate. Butterflies love these plants as well.
A greeter Scaup maintaining his fathers off Tampa Bay, on route north. a quick stop before the flight home at the Causeway always yields a few interesting finds.
Mindfulness, a practice rooted in ancient meditation traditions, is gaining traction in modern society as a powerful tool for mental clarity and well-being. This technique involves maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and the surrounding environment through a gentle, nurturing lens.
By fostering a heightened state of consciousness, individuals can break free from the autopilot mode often induced by the fast-paced nature of contemporary life.
Recent studies underscore the myriad benefits of mindfulness, which range from reduced stress and anxiety to improved focus and emotional regulation. Advocates argue that incorporating mindfulness into daily routines can lead to enhanced overall health, promoting a more balanced and fulfilling life.
As the practice continues to garner mainstream attention, its potential as a remedy for the mental health challenges of our time becomes increasingly apparent.
Be in the moment, embrace the calm and just breathe.
Canon EOS 5D
Canon EF100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM
Juvenile heron posing for me at Connaught Water in Epping Forest today. A bit windy so the lens was buffeted a bit. Astonishing the way these large birds can perch and maintain balance.
While I maintain the opinion that you can make a good photograph any day of the year -- or time of day for that matter -- when it comes to winter the most exciting time to go out photographing is definitely right after a fresh snowfall, especially when the precipitation is sticky and the wind is low, leaving the tree branches smothered in snow.
One of the exciting things about winter compared to the other seasons, is the unpredictable schedule for optimal conditions. In Fall, we have a general idea when peak foliage will hit. In Spring it's the same with the timeline for when the trees will bud and the flowers will bloom. And while you can make plenty of quality photographs before and after optimal conditions, those peak days come and go. But in winter, there is no set schedule. You never know when the next storm is around the corner, so that excitement lasts all season.
I made this photograph here on a walk with the baby at a nearby pond the morning after a particularly sticky snowstorm. While the skies were initially clouded over, by the time we got back to the car the sun had broken through and a lot of the snow was falling down from the branches.
The castle ruins are owned & maintained by the National Trust & open to visitors. This is especially interesting to children as special events like re-enactment of past battles take place
The first stone of Corfe Castle was laid more than 1,000 years ago. Since then it’s seen its fair share of battles, mysteries and plots. It’s been a treasury, military garrison, royal residence and family home.
The keep was built in the early 12th century for King Henry I, William the Conqueror’s son. It was designed to be impressive – and it certainly was. Standing 21m tall and on the top of a 55m high hill, this gleaming tower of Purbeck limestone could be seen from miles around.
After a brief period of confiscation, the castle was handed back to the Bankes family and remained in their ownership for three and a half centuries.
In 1982 Ralph Bankes gave it to the National Trust along with the family's extensive holdings in Purbeck, their mansion at Kingston Lacy near Wimborne and its adjoining land. The Bankes estate was one of the most generous gifts in the Trust's history.
Most of info from the NT site.
The village of Oradour-sur-Glane, France, was massacred in World War 2. It is maintained in its ruined state as a memorial. (1) Note that the rural village had a tramway: these were once common all over Europe, but most were closed during or after the war, as cars replaced them.
What was once so common but seemed to disappear almost overnight were the various vintage railroad sheds and shanties that one could easily find trackside in towns and cities everywhere.
I didn’t take the time to photograph them nearly as much as I should have, but I did on this particular occasion back in late September of the year 1986 along the Soo Line in Marshfield, Wisconsin. – What I did neglect to do that day however was to look more closely for markings or a car number that may have still showed on the worn paint to be able to attempt a bit of history tracing, I bet this retired box car hauled a lot of freight back in the day.
For the purpose of creating a maintainers shack, this old outside-braced wooden car had windows and a doorway cut in, a stove added for heat, and you can see that at one time it even had an electric power hook-up for interior lights.
Of course this shanty disappeared decades ago, and this area along the now Canadian National mainline in Marshfield has changed so much that its difficult for me to place the exact location this relic was even located, my best guess is near N. Vine Avenue or Ash Avenue there in town. – September 27th, 1986 ~~ A Jeff Hampton Photograph ©
It's one thing to have a car in Cuba, but you have to know how to maintain it.
This photo was taken with permission.
In Keizer, Oregon is a Japanese garden. It was designed by the current and only owner in 1950. She is 97, but still maintains her garden. A neighbor gave me a tour. I have admired this garden for several years and went there today to shoot some BW infrared images.
I think most people would say this necklace is a beautiful piece of jewelry but such a piece means much more to the Maori of New Zealand. To them this pounamu, or jade piece, when worn against the skin, absorbs the person's essence. It is repetitively passed down to family members (in turn absorbing their essence) as a way to maintain and facilitate continuity and history of a family generation after generation. This particular piece is carved in a "Toki" design symbolizing strength and courage and was generally worn by warriors and the head or chief of the tribe. I wear this piece daily.
I took this photo last week at the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in northern New Mexico. (And you thought New Mexico was nothing but desert…)
This is the beautiful Chama Valley near the Colorado-New Mexico state line. The elevation here is about 9,500 feet and the aspens were in their fall color glory. The train was a freight charter that about 30 of us paid to get run. The freight cars mostly date from the turn of the twentieth century and are maintained by a volunteer organization, the Friends of the Cumbers & Toltec Scenic Railroad. There are over 100 historic cars at the railroad, which enables them to recreate these kinds of trains. In short, this place is a time capsule, little changed over the last century.
The title, "Cumbres Turn," is the term the railroaders used when bringing trains up Cumbres Pass from the town of Chama. At four percent, the grade is so steep that trains were brought up in sections and reassembled at Cumbres, the summit of the pass at 10,015 feet.
One other interesting fact is that the C&TS is a narrow gauge railroad—in this case, three feet between the rails rather than the standard four feet, eight and a half inches. This makes for small equipment juxtaposed against big mountains.
PANCHET Dam Maintained by DAMODAR VALLEY CORPORATION (DVC) over DAMODAR River During the Winter Season in a Bright Afternoon. Tourists Visit the Dam Situated in WEST BENGAL (PURULIA) - JHARKHAND (DHANBAD) Border Mostly in Monsoon and Winter. Though scenes of Water release from Dam during Monsoon Attracts more than Winter. Tourists Enjoy Boating Ride Facility on the River Which is Exquisite.
Typical Woodstar - sounds like a bee as they fly past you! In practice one of the easier hummers to photograph as despite the phenomenally fast wing beats they often maintain a very stable position as they approach or leave flowers where they are feeding.
I have been growing strawberries since last year. It 's very easy to maintain. I am pleasantly surprised that it has come back to bear fruits this year. And the ripe strawberries are more vivid than ever. All I need is a bottle of champagne to celebrate.
Lens: Meyer Optik Gorlitz Trioplan II 100mm F2.8, Nikon M2 extension tube.
Explore #197, May 8th, 2020
Of the maintained gorges in the area, Havana Glen is one of the shortest, with about 1-2 minutes hike on the trail leading to this waterfall. What I especially like about this falls is that, unlike places like Buttermilk Falls and Watkins Glen, the end of the trail at the falls leaves you free to explore where to set up. You aren't stuck with one composition by angry signs and stone walls. This was also definitely one of the more graceful and elegant falls in the area.
That is the number of narrow steps you need to descend to access this beautiful beach at Port Campbell where you can view these rock stacks locally referred to as Gog and Magog.
Known as Gibson steps, it is believed the steps were first carved into the cliff possibly by the original Kirrae Whurrong inhabitants and later maintained by a local settler, Hugh Gibson.
Unfortunately what goes down, must go up! Not as bad as I thought but enough to get the heart pumping.
Maintaining a pristine public facade
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Serving the popular tourist suburb of Arashiyama in western Kyoto is the Hankyu Railway's Arashiyama Line. This short local line connects Katsura Station with the namesake city and is served by these 1970's era 6000 Series EMU's every 10 minutes. Another aspect of this line that is noticeable is not just how well maintained and clean their trains are, but their lineside infrastructure as well. Silver riveted catenary gantries and silver signals with finials; how retro!
The "Handsome Railway" living up to its name, that's for sure.
Hankyu Electric Railway; Arashiyama Line
Hankyu 6000 Series
Arashiyama Hinokamicho, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto