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As mentioned on a previous post I'm alternating spring/summer captures with autumn captures. This is a SPRING shot from last year.
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Schloss Blutenburg (Blutenburg Castle) was first mentioned in 1432 though it's origins reach back to a moated castle from the 13th century.
In the years 1438–39 Duke Albert III, Duke of Bavaria rebuild the castle as a hunting-lodge.
Nowadays it houses the International Youth Library (Internationale Jugendbibliothek) and the library of the Michael Ende Museum.
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For centuries this road has been called Zoutdijk. In 1390 it was mentioned that salt was traded there, so probably there was a dock where the salt-supplying ships were unloaded.
The Rozenhoedkaai was not used as a name until the 18th century. The reason was that stalls were built there where rosaries were sold. Why in some cases "quay" or "dijk" was preferred to the more common word "rei" was not investigated by the linguists.
Along the Rozenhoedkaai, Georges Rodenbach brought the main character of his story to life in his Bruges-la-Morte.
The Rozenhoedkaai runs from Dijver to Braambergstraat. The Rozenhoedkaai is also the most photographed point in Bruges.
For over 4,000 years Mother Nature has thrown everything she had at this tree... Unbearable cold, blizzards, gale force winds, drought, searing heat, earthquakes, and unrepentant tourists, and The Guardian has weathered every storm, every threat, every challenge and remained standing, though it succumbed to inevitable mortality over 500 years ago.
This ancient bristlecone pine, situated with one other tree on the edge of a steep slope in the White Mountains has been the subject of countless photographs under a variety of conditions. I was here with a group for an astrophotography workshop, and although I am pleased with some of the images I captured later that night, this one is the one that stands out above all others.
During the last weekend in August, the daytime high temperatures - even at 9,000' elevation - were above 80° F, and at nearly 8 PM, still holding in the upper-60s, while Bishop and Big Pine in the Owens Valley below, roasted in the 90s and 100s. The heat of the valley combined with the cool air crossing the ridge tops above the Sierras to the west create interesting weather and clouds in the late afternoon, which seemed daunting initially, but cleared soon after sunset to allow for clear skies when it was time to capture the galactic core of the Milky Way above.
Recognition:
Excellent Merit - NOV 2025 Professional Photographers of California (PPCA), Nature category
Honorable Mention - 2023 Southern California Association of Camera Clubs (SCACC) Annual competition
Excellent Merit, Nature/Landscape category - NOV 2023 PPPSDC Image Competition
People's Choice Award - 2023 San Diego County Fair, International Exhibition of Photography
Sponsor Award, Large Print - JUN-JUL 2023, International Exhibition of Photography, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds, California
1st Place, Other - 2022 Image of the Year. Darkroomers Photographic Club, San Diego, California
Accepted for Display - SEP 2022 Darkroomers Photographic Club, and can be found in the Photographic Arts Building in Balboa Park, San Diego, California
For reasons already mentioned, my passage through Limone Sul Garda was less marked than I would like.
After all, rain and fever are things that should not be mixed :))
Few photos, taken from the balcony of the hotel which fortunately stay very high and allowed me to have this beautiful glimpse of the city, and of the mountains in the other side of the lake.
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When people talk about macro, they mostly mention the flower, but we can find many small interesting subjects in nature, which will be beautiful. I like 35mm macro lenses because it is a wide-angle lens and I can have less blurry subject. When the focal length gets longer, the focus points gets more complex. That’s why people are using photo stacking. They take many pictures in different focus points and stack together with post processing software. Today I took this shot. Photography is fun. We need to walk and drive a few miles and find a better location even for macro photography.
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Just thought I'd mention that this Wednesday morning (30-12-15) from about 8:30 to 10:30 looks like being good for storm photos at Porthcawl Lighthouse. Sunrise is 08:20, High tide is 09:19 and the forecast is for strong winds. There are no guarantees, it may not be the strongest storm of recent years, but if the forecast doesn't change it should be worth a visit - oh, and be careful out there!
Any excuse to post a Porthcawl photo, eh? This is a crop of a photo I held back on previously as I thought people would not see the lighthouse in the wave. On reflection you lot are more observant than that, so I may post the full version later today for you to compare.
If any of you go down on Wednesday please feel free to share any photos you post with me, I'd love to check them out. Me? I've got to work
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Partly out of fear to bore the Flickr community with too many lizard photos, I thought it would make for a nice change - yet in keeping with the main theme of my gallery - to give interested nature and reptile fans the opportunity to get a sense of the lacerta bilineata habitat where I photographed all the animals on this page.
So this is the second of a (as yet planned) series of pictures (if people like them there will be more) that will show you where all the reptile "action" took place: my garden in the beautiful community of Monteggio in the Malcantone region of the Ticino, Switzerland.
The pictures were taken over a period of over a decade, so there were obviously some changes in the garden during that time, but If you focus on the palm tree - which has grown considerably over the years but is visible in all the photos I plan to upload - you get a sense of the geography of the place.
In summer, which is when this photo was taken, the micro-climate in this particular area of the Ticino can be almost tropical in the sense that it's hot and very humid with frequent thunderstorms and heavy rain, and I often refer to my garden (half-)jokingly as my "little Swiss rainforest". I guess you can see how animals - particularly lacerta bilineata and other lizards - would feel at home in this "tropical paradise" of mine :-)
Apparently - as I learned in the comments here on Flickr - the occurrence of this particular lizard species is a very good indicator that an ecosystem is intact, and my family and I always took great care not to interfere too much in our garden and let nature roam as free as possible.
In return, over the years we were rewarded for this "calculated inaction" with a wide variety of species of plants, insects, lizards and snakes visiting - or by now residing permanently in - our little nature refuge, some of which I managed to capture on camera.
As mentioned before, if people like these photos or are interested in other flora and fauna from my private jungle, I'll upload one every once in a while between lizards, so let me know in the comments if you're interested in seeing more of these or if I should stick to just reptiles ;-)
As always, thank you so much for your interest and feedback, stay safe - and have a great week everyone!
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female Leopard in Kabini area of Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, Karnataka, India
As I have mentioned in comments on pictures of others, I am fascinated by the fluid movement of cats in the wild, including the big cats.
None moves more elegantly than a leopard.
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panthera pardus
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Have you noticed how pristine seabirds keep themselves
In breeding season, they live on cliff ledges festooned with thousands of other birds yet manage to look as if there's not a feather out of place
This one was almost asking for his photo to appear here on Flickr. The catwalk model of Bempton Cliffs, with it's beautiful blue eyes
Obviously this one has escaped the horrid bird flu and hasn't endured the change of eye colour, as my previous post
Der Basstölpel verdankt seinen Namen der schottischen Insel Bass Rock im Firth of Forth, einer Meeresbucht in der Nähe von Edinburgh. Die Kolonie auf diesem Fels wurde Mitte des 12. Jahrhunderts erstmals urkundlich erwähnt. Die Vögel wurden damals Solan Goose genannt und dienten als Nahrungsquelle. In Deutschland gibt es nur eine Kolonie auf der Insel Helgoland.
The Basstölpel (English Gannet) takes its name from the island of Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth, a bay near Edinburgh. The colony on this rock was first mentioned in a document in the middle of the 12th century. The birds were then called Solan Goose and served as a food source. In Germany there is only one colony on the island of Helgoland.
On a previous post of Cape Espichel - “Gateway To Heaven” (www.flickr.com/photos/142581467@N05/49885571788/in/datepo...) I’ve presented a view of the Nossa Senhora do Cabo Church, namely of its façade and the lateral accommodation wings.
This view here is taken from the other side (after crossing the “magic gate” mentioned in that post), on the area immediately preceding the sea (on my back as I was taking this shot) that was also the subject of a previous post here covering the nearby lighthouse (www.flickr.com/photos/142581467@N05/49912818718/in/datepo...).
The buildings here are simple but beautiful and blend harmoniously with the raw and wild, desolate place, where giant waves crash against sheer, towering cliffs. Whom could ask for a more inspiring view?
From the 13th century onwards this spot has been a place of pilgrimage. Legend tells that Virgin Mary was seen there, riding a giant mule. The church – “Nossa Senhora do Cabo Church” (Our Lady of the Cape, protectress of fishermen) – was built in 1701 and is worth a visit, to admire the ornately finished interior, beautifully painted ceiling and experience the tranquillity of the place.
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Cabo Espichel, Portugal
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Recall I mentioned a "funny encounter" in the Surge Forward post?
After crossing Surge Flow in Great Sand Dune National Park, we passed a photog taking photos for his family with a "real camera" - a rare sight these days.
We rushed up to the sandhill as we were losing the light fast.
(It was quite strenuous to walk fast on the sand dunes. 😨 Phew!)
The disappointing flat lighting on the dunes was not what I had expected. I kept asking myself what I should and what I could do to make it work. I composed and recomposed, moved from here to there, thinking and re-thinking, shooting away with both the regular and wide lenses.
Suddenly I heard someone say something like "Hi, you must be a professional!" to me. The speaker was none other than that photog whom I passed down the hill.
Once he got my attention, he said (non-verbatim): "I don't know what to do, the lights are so dull here, nothing like what I saw in the magazines. You look like a professional, so I've been following you, pointing my camera to the same direction as yours, and wondering if you have any advice for me."
LOL, I guess the white big 100-500mm zoom lens made me look like a real deal!
I told him I was no professional and that I was just concentrating on getting good compositions to compensate for the lack of good light.
However, I did have one piece of advice for him: "No need to follow me, for you'd be wasting your time!"
Have a wonderful day/night!
The castle is first mentioned in documents dated 1554. In 1614 it was converted into a hunting lodge. Kasteel Bouvigne borders on a beautiful garden. Nothing is known of landscape gardening in the16th century. The present garden is open to the public and integrates French, German and English styles of the 20th century. Bouvigne castle is a charming building outside Breda, in the Mastbos forest. Its present look dates mainly from the 17th century. For a long time, the princes of Orange used it as their summer house. The castle, that stands in the water, was built in a typical renaissance style. Its beautiful gardens are open to the public.
Mentionné dès le XIème siècle, probablement édifié en bois puis rebâti en pierre dès le XIIème siècle, ce fabuleux édifice fut tour à tour château médiéval, forteresse frontière remaniée par Charles Quint puis par Vauban, prison d'État sous l'Ancien régime, la Révolution et l'Empire - Toussaint Louverture, le jeune Mirabeau ou encore Heinrich Von Kleist y furent enfermés - puis fort d'artillerie intégré à la ligne Maginot. C'est un résumé grandeur nature de l'histoire de l'architecture militaire de ces dix derniers siècles.
Monument emblématique du Haut-Doubs, il est situé dans un site naturel grandiose. il surplombe la cluse de Pontarlier ouvrant le passage vers la Suisse dans le massif du Jura. Il fait partie de la commune de La Cluse-et-Mijoux (Doubs). Il est classé au titre des Monuments historiques depuis 1996.
Mentioned in the 11th century, probably built in wood and then rebuilt in stone in the 12th century, this fabulous building was in turn a medieval castle, a border fortress reworked by Charles V then by Vauban, state prison under the Ancien Régime, the Revolution and the Empire - Toussaint Louverture, the young Mirabeau or even Heinrich Von Kleist were locked up there - then an artillery fort integrated into the Maginot line. It is a life-size summary of the history of military architecture over the past ten centuries.
Emblematic monument of Haut-Doubs, it is located in a grandiose natural site. it overlooks the Pontarlier lock opening the passage to Switzerland in the Jura massif. It is part of the municipality of La Cluse-et-Mijoux (Doubs). It has been classified as a Historic Monument since 1996.
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The first records/mention of the Marksburg Castle dates back to 1231. It has changed hands many times, as most castes have and is now privately owned. We toured about 60% of the castle because the other 40% are the private residence of the owners. The castle is now home to the German Castles Association, whose main task is the protection and preservation of castles and stately homes.
The narrow "Schnoor" alley that gave this quarter it's name is the one starting off towards the right.
The Schnoor quarter is the oldest documented quarter of Bremen and it has largely preserved its medieval character.
First mentioned in the 13th century. The two oldest remaining buildings are from 1401 and 1402 respectively.
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Construction of the castle-abbey of Loarre began in the 11th century by order of Sancho III of Navarre. It was located on a promontory located about 27 km from the capital of Huesca as a way to control the southern plain, which was then in the hands of the Muslims and wanted to be reconquered by the Christians.
Built in Romanesque style, it is considered the best preserved in Europe within that architectural style. With the rank of National Monument, its declaration as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO is currently being processed.
As an anecdote, it is worth mentioning that some films have been shot there, the most famous being Kingdom of Heaven (2005), directed by Ridley Scott.
La construcción del castillo-abadía de Loarre se inició en el siglo XI por orden de Sancho III de Navarra. Se ubicó sobre un promontorio situado a unos 27 km de la capital oscense como forma de controlar la llanura sur, que entonces estaba en manos de los musulmanes y que quería ser reconquistada por los cristianos.
Construido en estilo románico, es considerado el mejor conservado de Europa dentro de ese estilo arquitectónico. Con rango de Monumento Nacional, actualmente se encuentra en trámite su declaración como Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO.
Como anécdota, cabe mencionar que allí se han rodado algunas películas, siendo la más famosa Kingdom of Heaven (2005), dirigida por Ridley Scott.
As I mentioned in the last post Bell Rock depicted here resides next to Courthouse Butte so this shot logically follows my last, speaking of logic have a gander at the people high up on this monument. While the grey day made for a great photos it also was on the verge of rain and these intrepid climbers seem oblivious to the fact that water makes for a bad climbing buddy. This 500+ foot climb is easy going up, so much so that people find themselves in predicaments on the way down they never intended while making the climb up.
I took this on Dec 23rd, 2019 with my D750 and Tamron 24-70 f2.8 G2 Lens at 35mm, 1/40s, f10 ISO 100 processed in LR, PS +Lumenzia ,and DXO Nik
Disclaimer: My style is a study of romantic realism as well as a work in progress
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The oldest mention of Huva Ten Berghe dates from 1483. In 1700 it was bought by baron Willem Jan van Dedem, who had a new house built in its place together with his wife Gerbregt van Delen. This was completed in 1705. The house was restored in 1985. The house takes its name from a river dune nearby.
Embleton Tower is a peel tower and Grade I listed building in the village of Embleton in Northumberland, England. built in 1395, the tower was built to protect the minister and church goers of Embleton's Church of the Holy Trinity after the village suffered from a raid by the Scots.
The tower was built in 1395, at a cost of £40. Mentioned as the vicar's property in 1415, the tower was remodelled in the 16th century. The vicarage was built in the 1700s attached to the Peel Tower.
I mentioned in my first shot this morning how Sandy Bay is one of the first of Hobart's suburbs to be cast into shadow as the sun sets behind Mount Wellington / kunanyi. This photograph is a good illustration of that.
But what appealed to me in taking this shot was that sliver of light that illuminated the historic precinct of Battery Point. Right at the centre is the tower of the historic St George's Church.
The oldest mention of Twickel is in 1347, when Herman van Twickelo bought the house Eysinck near Delden. This house later became Twickel Castle. The last owner has transferred Twickel to a foundation that still manages the property.
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De oudste vermelding van Twickel is in 1347, als Herman van Twickelo het huis Eysinck bij Delden koopt. Dit huis wordt het latere kasteel Twickel. De laatste eigenares heeft Twickel overgedaan aan een stichting, die nu nog de bezittingen beheert.
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It is assumed that Gorinchem was founded circa 1000 CE by fishermen and farmers on the raised land near the mouth of the river Linge at the Merwede. (Home of Gorik) is first mentioned in a document from 1224 in which Floris IV granted people from Gorinchem exemption of toll payments throughout Holland.
Somewhere between 1247 and 1267, Gorinchem became property of the Lords of Arkel. At the end of the 13th century earthen mounts reinforced with palisades were built around the settlement to protect it from domination by the neighboring counties of Holland and Gelre. Half a century later real city walls were built complete with 7 gates and 23 watchtowers. Otto van Arkel granted it city rights on 11 November 1322.
Jan van Arkel had a dispute with Albert I, brother of Willem V of Holland, leading to war and subsequently to the annexation of Gorinchem to Holland in 1417. This resulted in increased trade and Gorinchem grew to be the eighth city of Holland.
On 9 July 1572, the Watergeuzen (Dutch rebels against Spanish rule) conquered the city and captured 19 Catholic priests and monks. Because they refused to renounce their faith, these priests and monks were brought to Brielle where they were hanged and were from then on known among Catholics as the Martyrs of Gorkum.
By the 16th century, the city walls were so deteriorated that they were replaced with new fortifications and eleven bastions that still are almost completely intact. The new walls were completed in 1609 and were located further from the town centre, making the city twice as large. In 1673, Gorinchem became part of the old Dutch Water Line.
The city walls had four city gates: the Arkel Gate in the north, the Dalem Gate in the east, the Water Gate in the south (where the ferry to Woudrichem was), and the Kansel Gate in the west. Of these four gates, only the Dalem Gate remains. The others were removed in the 19th century to make way for vehicular traffic. A portion of the Water Gate was preserved in the gardens of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Map of Gorinchem of 1869.
In the 18th century, the economy went into decline. After the French domination, the retreating French troops took station in the bastion fortress of Gorinchem. After a three-month siege they capitulated but the city was heavily damaged.
During the Industrial Revolution, Gorinchem recovered. Increased shipping led to new canals being dug and a railway connection to the city. Its population quickly increased, filling the innercity, and new neighbourhoods had to be built outside the city walls.
At the beginning of the 20th century, expansion took place in the Lingewijk and West neighbourhoods. After World War II, expansion started in the north-western portion of the municipality which was completed in the 1970s. This was followed by developments of the neighbourhoods Wijdschild and Laag Dalem east of the city center. In 1986, the town Dalem was added to the municipality.
In August 2021 ANWB named Gorinchem the most beautiful star fort in the Netherlands.
Netzwerk 55plus, Monatsthema ein Sommer in Schwarz Weiß
Network 55plus, monthly theme a summer in black and white
Kaster ist ein Ortsteil der Stadt Bedburg im Rhein-Erft-Kreis, in Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Kaster besitzt zwei Stadttore. Kommt man vom Westen in die Altstadt von Kaster so sieht man das Agathator. Im Osten zur Erft hin steht das Erfttor.
Das Agathator, ein viereckiger zweigeschossiger Turm, wurde erstmals im Jahr 1382 als „porzen“ genannt. Danach kam es in Schriftstücken als „Buschpfortz“, „Veltportze“ oder „Agathen pfortz“ vor. Das Tor war nicht als Zugbrücke konzipiert, aber es hatte ein Fallgitter. Früher gab es einen etwa 110 m breiten Graben vor dem Tor, der mit einer Brücke überwunden wurde. Mittig auf der Brücke war eine Bastei (eine geschlossene Wehranlage) mit einem Stadttor als vorgelagerte Verteidigungseinheit (Barbakan-Anlage).
Kaster is a district of the town of Bedburg in the Rhein-Erft district in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Kaster has two city gates. If you come from the west in the old town of Kaster you will see the Agathator. In the east towards the Erft is the Erft Gate.
The Agathator, a square two-storey tower, was first mentioned in 1382 as "porzen". After that it appeared in documents as "Buschpfortz", "Veltportze" or "Agathen pfortz". The gate was not designed as a drawbridge, but it did have a portcullis. There used to be a ditch about 110 m wide in front of the gate, which was crossed with a bridge. In the middle of the bridge was a bastion (a closed fortification) with a city gate as an upstream defense unit (barbican facility).
St Mary's sits next to the coastal salt marshes. Domesday Book mentions it and a substantial part of the existing church dates to those times - the 11th Century.
The nave pictured here was widened in a 15C makeover. The door leads to the south porch added then. The curtained archway leads into the bell tower. The pews are probably a 19th Century addition.
Externally, the flint tower's tapering base is probably Saxon and is topped by a cylindrical Norman construction suggesting that it was completed after the Norman Conquest. St Mary's great attraction is its quaint Medieval 'spirelet' of lead coated timber frame. Outside view of tower and 'spirelet'
I mentioned a couple of days ago that the black turnstone is currently in transformation and that I had captured perhaps the "start" of their Summer Plumage which include larger patches of white in their face and maybe their chest too.... I do not think that the transformation is going much further than this but I will continue to monitor if I have a chance. The image of the black turnstone taken earlier in the year is linked underneath for easier reference for those interested in a comparison.
This photo was taken from the boat tour to Spirit Island ( few photos back )...as mentioned there too, you aren't able to hike to the island, so the only way is by tour boat, canoe or kayak! ... seeing these 2 in a canoe, looked so peaceful against this magnificent mountain background. There is barely anyone around except the tour boats that go by...so you must really feel alone at one with nature..and I think this photo really shows how small we are in this world.
one day I would love to try the canoe to Spirit Island. It only takes half a day to get there!!:), I think I read 4-6 hours each way depending on your experience, as such need to plan ahead and start really early! however bathroom break on way = possible wildlife encounter !! lol....
have a great day!☀️💛
I mentioned in the comments I included with a monochrome photo that I posted yesterday that it was worth visiting Alexanderplatz station if ever you get the chance to go to Berlin. Most of the major train, S-Bahn, and U-bahn stations have distinct colour schemes that make them quite unique and attractive in their own right. However I admit that the monochrome I posted obviously was not the best way to illustrate the Alexanderplatz colour scheme. 😂
Here though you can see the effect of the turquoise-green tiling colour scheme in that station.
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I have to mention folks that yesterday's outing was ok and nothing like the last one, but I'll take whatever I can get. This guy was just so cooperative I just stayed with him.
I cannot tell you enough how much I appreciated your visits and kind words, never thought that Flickr would ever correct my issues.
Les premières mentions du pont sont liées à la fondation du prieuré vers 1070. Celui qui est en place de nos jours n'est pas aussi ancien. Il a été transformé, détruit en partie, puis reconstruit. A l'origine la Rance était plus large et il fallait cinq arches pour enjamber le lit de la rivière. La première arche, côté Dinan, actuellement comblée par une terrasse est la plus ancienne, la seconde peut remonter au 15e ou au 16e siècle, la troisième a été reconstruite plusieurs fois. La dernière modification importante a été réalisée après la guerre par l'architecte Raymond Cornon qui rétablit une arche marinière en pierre suffisamment large pour le passage des péniches et autres bateaux à moteur
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Kareya Bodysuit by Petrichor x Ersch @ the February Round of the Fetish Fair (coming soon)
Our trip we could, as already mentioned wg. Storm and heavy rains are delayed, but somehow there is a good side to everything - due to one of the heaviest rains Madeira had ever experienced, roads were partly blocked due to Landslides or falling rocks blocked - we couldn't do our original hike along the Levada Pinaculu like this either - but the alternative we did from Encumeada was a hit - with some waterfalls and these filled to the brim - rather unusual for mid-June...
Unsere Reise konnten wir, wie schon erwähnt wg. Sturm und starken Regenfällen nur verspätet antreten, aber alles hat auch irgendwie eine gute Seite - durch einen der stärksten Regenfälle, die Madeira je erlebt hatte, waren zum Teil Straßen wg. Erdrutschen oder Steinschlag gesperrt - auch unsere ursprüngliche Wanderung entlang der Levada Pinaculu konnten wir so nicht machen - die Alternative, die wir von Encumeada unternahmen war aber der Hit - mit einigen Wasserfällen und diese prall gefüllt - für Mitte Juni eher ungewöhnlich...
Have I ever mentioned the tiny terror of our rockpools, the blue ringed octopus? Our wild coastline is home to a variety of marine life, including some fascinating but potentially dangerous creatures. Among these is the blue-ringed octopus, a tiny but deadly inhabitant of our rock pools.
Despite its tiny size and vibrant colors (check out google images, they are quite fascinating), the blue-ringed octopus is one of the most venomous creatures in the ocean. Its bite, often painless, can deliver a potent neurotoxin capable of paralysing and killing a human within minutes.
Here are some fun facts about these cuddly little occy's:
Deadly Dose: A single blue-ringed octopus carries enough venom to kill 26 adult humans.
Aggressive Nature: They are known for their aggressive behavior, especially when threatened.
Dual-Purpose Venom: They possess two types of venom: one for hunting prey and another for defense.
Non-Contact Kill: It's believed that they can incapacitate prey by releasing venom into the water, eliminating the need for a direct bite.
Rare Encounters: Fortunately, attacks on humans are relatively rare. When exploring rock pools, if you encounter one, admire it from a safe distance and avoid touching it.
Anyone want to join me for a splash in this rock pool ? ;)
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St Mary's is next to the coastal salt marshes. Domesday Book mentions it and a substantial part of the existing church dates to those times - the 11th Century.
Nave view:s
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Externally, the flint tower's tapering base is probably Saxon and is topped by a cylindrical Norman construction suggesting that it was completed after the Norman Conquest. St Mary's great attraction is its quaint Medieval 'spirelet' of lead coated timber frame. Outside view of tower and 'spirelet'
The Jin Mao (金茂大厦) in Pudong at 93 floors is one of the tallest building in the world, but only 3rd tallest building in Shanghai. Opened in 1988, the architecture takes in account the Chinese tradition of pagoda, of course in different scale. Designed paradoxically by Chicago company (SOM). Main occupant is Hyatt Hotel from 54th to 88th floors. In elevator, on the way to the top we met Anthony - a Chinese American originally from Seattle. After a brief conversation, he mentioned that he was the General Manager of the hotel. He suggested going the 85 floor for the best view of the atrium and he was right. The view from the hotel top floors may be spectacular, but we could not experience it, as the whole city was shrouded in heavy fog. The Hyatt's famous barrel-vaulted atrium is approximately 115 m (377 ft). It is actually the second tallest atria ** in the world, the tallest being the Burj Al Arab's.
814. China 06, Shanghai. 2019-Apr 29, P1130746. Uploaded 2021-Oct-01. Lmx -ZS100.
Łęczyca is a city in central Poland, mentioned in the Chronicle of Gall Anonim written in 1112-1116.
As in every city, its central square is the Town Square with the Town Hall in the middle. The whole market has been beautifully renovated in recent years, and is a major tourist attraction for visitors to this city.
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Łęczyca to miasto w centralnej Polsce, wymieniane w Kronice Galla Anonima spisanej w latach 1112–1116.
Jak w każdym mieście, jego centralnym placem jest Rynek miejski z Ratuszem na środku. Całość rynku została w ostatnich latach pięknie odnowiona, i stanowi dużą atrakcję turystyczną dla odwiedzających to miasto.
The Town Hall in Wschowa is a valuable monument of the city.
It is mentioned for the first time in 1435. During the fire in 1529 it was partially destroyed, but the tower has survived. The town hall was rebuilt in the years 1556-1612, again damaged during a fire in 1685 and soon rebuilt as a three-storey building with a baroque façade. Today's town hall is the result of reconstruction from 1860-1870 in neo-Gothic style.
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Ratusz we Wschowie stanowi cenny zabytek miasta.
Po raz pierwszy jest wzmiankowany w 1435 roku. Podczas pożaru w 1529 został częściowo zniszczony, ale zachowała się wieża. Ratusz odbudowano w latach 1556-1612, ponownie uszkodzony podczas pożaru w 1685 a wkrótce ponownie odbudowany jako budowla trzykondygnacyjna z barokowym wystrojem elewacji. Dzisiejszy ratusz to wynik przebudowy z lat 1860-1870 w stylu neogotyckim.
I have mentioned before that Charlie loves being outdoors on the roof terrace. He has a balcony in his home too but it is smaller and lacks plants. Charlie really enjoys inspecting the all plants here and his favourite is definitely the zebra grass. I took several photos of him with this grass and you will probably see some more in the near future. :)
Special Mentions and Thanks to:
* La Pompadour * by Les Sucreries de Fairy @ WLRP until the end of the month
Ornate Lyre by [Harshlands] @ WLRP until the end of the month
Wave Hair by Moon Hair @ Tres Chic (TP: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tres%20Chic/53/130/74)
Head: Kaya by Lelutka
Body: Legacy Perky
Skin: Heaven by Enfer Sombre
The oldest mention of Huva Ten Berghe dates from 1483. In 1700 it was bought by baron Willem Jan van Dedem, who had a new house built in its place together with his wife Gerbregt van Delen. This was completed in 1705. The house was restored in 1985. The house takes its name from a river dune nearby.