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Taken in the Stone Forest China
Processing~ Rice paper (Chinese watercolor paintings- meticulous style)
There is a small exhibition of kinetic sculpture at one of our local colleges this weekend, and, since the campus is very close to home, i made a quick trip there yesterday afternoon. This large piece, by Jeff Kahn, and titled 'Transcending Tides', was particularly beautiful, moving with the wind, responding to the movements of its own centers of gravity.
I waited for this particular alignment, watching it develop over the course of five minutes or so. At times, I find that I am anxious to press the shutter when I am out shooting, but I've learned that there is great value in patience, in waiting for the right moment, the moment when the lines and lighting and perspective are all just so. Five minutes is certainly not a very long wait, and I know that many photographers wait for hours, days, weeks, months for conditions to be perfect, depending on their subjects. Or they prepare their scenes, their subjects so meticulously in order to get it right. Five minutes, in the grand scheme of things, is not very long to wait. Just five minutes …
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p.s. If you're interested in seeing more of Jeff's work, check out his website at www.jeffkahnsculpture.com.
The Pratt Opera Theater is on the third floor of the 1882 Pratt Building on Main Street in Albion, Orleans County, New York. While the building has been in continuous use, the opera house itself has lain vacant for more than 70 years.
The Bonafede family acquired the building in 2005. Driven by a passion for the preservation and restoration of the once fabulous theater itself, beginning with stabilization of the structure and its neighbor to the south, the Day and Day Building, the family has meticulously worked its way through each of the units, uncovering long-hidden historic fabric and treasures from the past. While much of the original fabric was lost to the World War II effort and subsequent scrapping and recycling efforts, the family has managed to complete the restoration and adaptive reuse of the first two floors of the building itself.
The North Main–Bank Streets Historic District is located along those streets in Albion, New York, United States. It is one of two historic districts in the village, comprising the commercial core of the village, developed during its years as a major stop on the Erie Canal. A portion of the canal, now the New York State Barge Canal, and two of its bridges are within the district.
Bastian is very meticulous and always keeps his paws spotlessly clean...
Posted for the "Happy Caturday" theme "Paws".
Bastian (mixed breed), 01.06.2023
Olympus OMD EM5 Digital Camera
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Western Green Lizard (Lacerta Bilineata) | Male In "Wedding Suit" During Mating Season In Spring | Monteggio (CH) | May 2021
More TICINO/TESSIN Wildlife Photos (all taken in my garden in Monteggio/Ti, Switzerland): it.lacerta-bilineata.com/ramarro-occidentale-lacerta-bili... (the website exists in ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO, ENGLISH, DEUTSCH)
My latest ANIMAL VIDEO (warning, it's a bit shocking): www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T2-Xszz7FI
ABOUT THIS PHOTO:
When male western green lizards are in love, their face turns blue. This doesen't happen instantly (they can't change color at will like chameleons); the lizards need to shed their old, slightly less colorful (but also very pretty) skin first, and once that is accomplished, they appear in the beautiful "wedding suit" you can see in this photo.
With this look they try to impress the lady lizards during mating season, which lasts approximately from April to June, but the colors are the most striking in the immediate aftermath of the lizards losing their "old coat". I was very lucky to capture this gorgeous male at this very moment; in fact, you can still see parts of the old, dark skin covering the top of its head and other parts of the body where it hadn't quite come off yet.
But I was lucky in more than one sense with this photo. Let me explain (I have an idea some photographer or other here on Flickr will be able to sympathize with the anecdote that follows ;-). This year in May when I hoped to photograph the green lizards around my vacation home with my newly purchased camera, I soon realized something was different from the years before, because I couldn't find a single one of my green friends in their usual spots in my garden.
As I would learn over the next few days, the entire western green lizard population had relocated from my garden into a huge fly honeysuckle shrub just outside my garden next to an empty horse pasture where they were relatively safe from the growing number of cats in our village that had specialized in lizard hunting. Up in that shrub, not only was it hard for ground predators to get at them, but the lizards also had an excellent 360° view of their surroundings.
Western green lizards are naturally very shy, but this apparently traumatized group now had become hyper-alert to anything approaching them, and they immediately fled into the thickest of the leaves whenever I tried to get near enough for a usable photo. Now, I'm not one to give up easily (and I really, REALLY wanted to get those photos), so I tried every sneaky-stealth-approach technique I could think of (even crawling on all fours - which in hindsight was a terrible idea since all it did was making me look like the world's biggest and ugliest cat to the lizards) - but to no avail.
Completely exasperated, I came up with a new strategy. I would keep that fly honeysuckle shrub under constant observation; like an FBI agent preparing for a crackdown on a suspected Mafia hideout, I was there, watching and waiting, hour after hour, all day long. It took me another several days until I had finally figured out at what times of the day the males usually left the fly honeysuckle shrub; I wanted to know their "schedule" so I could be there before them and blend in with the environment, ready to photograph them as soon as they would show up on the ground.
And all my meticulous, hard work seemed to pay off: the first day I took this appraoch a gorgeous male showed up just where I expected it to (although Mr Lizard had me waiting for alomst two hours!). Alas, I hadn't considered where the sun would be and had installed myself in such a stupid angle that the lizard was backlit; in all the photos the little devil appeared only as a mostly black silhouette against the bright morning sun. I cursed my stupidity, tore out my hair and was close to throwing my expensive new camera against a wall in anger and frustration. Then I remembered the cold beer in the fridge and realized that life was still worth living, and I promised myself to do better next time.
The next day I was smart enough to make camp in a spot form where the object of my photographic desire would be perfectly lit (from the lizard's perspective, now I would be the black silhouette against the sun ;-). I waited. And I waited some more. And it was hot and getting hotter by the minute. After nearly 3 hours during which my neighbors started to give me very funny looks (in fact, they had already decided the day before that I must be crazy, what with standing motionless in front of a bush for several hours in the burning sun), around noon, I'd had enough. And that's when I heard something moving in the grass.
And there he was: barely visible through the thick green carpet, but definitely coming towards me. A few seconds later a virtual lizard king appeared, in all his gorgeous green and blue glory, and perfectly lit - and that's when I heard loud, happy voices approaching. Two young boys came running - and the lizard stopped dead in its tracks (unfortunately, it was still a bit too far away for a good photo). I'm not religious, but I started a quick prayer then and there (please God, please: let these kids not be running towards me - PLEASE!!!).
But nope, God apparently remembered that I usually refer to myself as agnostic, and surely enough the two boys ran right to where I was - and where Mr Lizard now wasn't. All that yelling and running was too much for my lizard king: goodbye and "auf Wiedersehen"; see ya next year - and off he went. And that was that. I couldn't believe it; I felt a frustration so intense wash over me I regretted ever having picked up a camera.
As for the kids, don't worry: both boys are alive and well ;-) It was the first day of their Pentecost holiday, and they had just arrived in the village. I was standing next to the empty horse pasture, and the two little boys now innocently asked me where the horsies went (they had obviously been looking forward to seeing them and now were very disappointed). I took a deep breath and muttered that I had no idea.
I don't know how other photographers would have felt in that situation, but I only wanted to be left alone (and possibly tear out what was left of my hair and reconsider that wall and what nice noise it would make upon collision with my camera ;-). Needless to say, the kids had other plans. Now that it was clear that there were no horsies, I had become the main attraction, and they weren't going anywhere. So I swallowed my anger, accepted that - obviously - the kids didn't do anything wrong (and also that I would probably never ever be able to get that desired shot with my new camera).
The boys were eager to know what I was photographing, and so I told them everything about western green lizards, about their amazing colors and how rare and shy they were, and that they were among the largest lizards in Europe and a protected species - and my two new friends became instantly fascinated. Now they wanted to wait and see this magical creature with their own eyes. I assured them there was no chance the lizard would come back after all the noise "we" had made, and just as I said this, one of the boys yelled "I see it!"
And sure enough, he was right. Apparently my lizard king had decided that a little yelling and running wasn't gonna get between him and his favorite sun-basking spot, a little heap of cut, dry grass underneath the fence of the horse pasture. I told the kids to be very still - which they were - and then we all got to see how this beautiful creature emerged from the grass, very, very slowly and carefully, and positioned itself on the heap of dry grass in such a way that it got the perfect amount of sunlight.
So in the end I got my portrait shot - and quite a few more in the weeks that followed (which you can find on my website www.lacerta-bilineata.com ). During the remainder of their holiday the two kids would run into me every now and then, and every time they excitedly talked about this fantastic, blue-headed reptile they had seen with me that day. I guess only time will tell, but I hope this encounter has sparked an interest in nature in them (I have a feeling the next time they spend their holiday in our little village, the horsies will have some reptilian competition ;-)
A raccoon decided to have a good grooming session between snoozes in one of it's favourite 'sleeping' trees, yesterday morning.
It struck me while watching this one, how they groom in a similar manner to cats.
Please don't use this image on websites, blogs, etc. without my permission.
Lassie and Mercurius, the rice factory in Wormer (Noord-Holland) since 1893. In the nineties, the buildings of the former rice factory are thoroughly and meticulously restored. Modern machines are put back into the historic buildings.
Dreaming back to Summer.
Gazing in my garden.
A meticulous landing.
Catches my eye.
A tenacious grip.
Time for feast.
Bustling through the petals. Feeding on sweet Summer nectar.
Skipping flower to flower.
An irresistible temptation of mother nature.
It may be Winter, but I find my Summer butterflies bring me joy all year long. I have found the precision flight pattern and feeding behavior of these skippers quite fascinating. You can watch them all day long and they wouldn't have a care in the world.
The seventh photo from the "Butterfly Days" series.
The meticulous plantings at Schonbrunn Palace have been described as sculpted gardens. They connect the broad space between the palace itself and the Neptune Fountain, which is behind me in this capture. The palace was built as an addition to the Katterburg mansion in the 17th century. After the downfall of the Habsburg monarchy, the palace became the property of the Austrian Republic in 1918 and has been preserved as a museum.
In the 13th century Nederhorst must have been a simple water tower (keep) on a bump of sand (a horst) in a swampy area. Near this defense work, on the same horst, a wooden chapel had been built much earlier around the year 800.
The donjon was centrally located in a wide meander of the Vecht and had a more or less strategic location on the edge of the Utrecht foundation, bordering the county of Holland. At the time, such structures were usually not intended for permanent residence, but were purely defensive structures; sometimes they were also used to preserve the harvest. As with many other donjons, a residential wing was added later, after which the complex could develop into a castle.
Nederhorst has been on the list of recognized knight cities of the glory of Utrecht since 1536. To qualify as a knight's yard, the building had to be surrounded by a moat, a drawbridge and outbuildings. The castle lord also had to show a certain wealth.
The owner had various privileges, such as a seat in the Ridderorde and thus in the States of Utrecht and some tax exemptions. The seat in the States of Utrecht gave the person concerned access to official functions in the region and in The Hague. On the other hand, a knight had no right to act or act. Anyway, the possession of a knight's court city gave the owner power and prestige.
Godard van Tuyll van Serooskerken radically modernized the house around 1700. The house took on the character of a country estate. In the winter, the elite lived in the city, but in the summer people moved with all their possessions to their country estates. Away from the smelly canals, away from the unhealthy city to the pleasure gardens outside by ship. There they received guests, lingered in the meticulously landscaped gardens, conversed, played music, marveled in the Wunderkammer or went hunting. It was important to impress the guests by an imposing house in the middle of beautiful gardens.
McKee Botanical Gardens
Today, McKee Botanical Garden remains true to Arthur McKee and Waldo Sexton’s vision. There are over 10,000 native and tropical plants to behold and one of Florida’s largest and most celebrated collections of water lilies. Several restored architectural treasures such as The Hall of Giants and Spanish Kitchen have been meticulously restored to Sexton’s original vision.
Foxes silhouetted against the sunset on Santa Cruz Island in the Channel Islands National Park. After about 30 minutes of photographing the foxes, with a long hike back to camp ahead of us and light fading my son and I left our cliff side perch to start hiking back. I stopped for one last look back at the sunset and saw these foxes meticulously scanning the area where we sat for crumbs (I assume). Sorry guys but we were very careful and left nothing to chance…but thanks for the memories!
You're from a whole 'nother world
A different dimension
You open my eyes
And I'm ready to go
Lead me into the light
Kiss me, ki-ki-kiss me
Infect me with your lovin'
Fill me with your poison
Take me, ta-ta-take me
Wanna be your victim
Ready for abduction
Boy, you're an alien
Your touch, so foreign
It's supernatural
Extraterrestrial
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The Racetrack Playa — a barren lakebed in Death Valley National Park — is home to one of the world’s natural wonders: “sailing stones” that mysteriously meander across the dried mud, leaving tracks in their wake. Since the 1940s, these rocks have fueled wonder and speculation because no one had seen them in action — until now.
Recently, a team of U.S. scientists recorded the first observation of these boulders in motion, using GPS monitors and time-lapse photography. By meticulously tracking weather data, scientists also explained how these rocks slog across the playa. What was one of the world’s natural wonders now appears to be the perfect combination of rain, wind, ice and sun.
After leaving Valley of Fire, Wayne and I headed to Death Valley for some night photography out on the Playa and when we arrived there it was 114 degrees. We still had a long 3 hr dirt road drive ahead of us and we also wanted to stop off at Ubehebe Crater for a couple of photos. Most of my time here was spent traveling to the Racetrack Playa so I didn't get any time to shoot photography during the day, but what a blast it was to shoot on a dry lake bed under the stars at night. We spent about an hour looking for the famous Sailing Stones when we came across a couple other photographers that were on their way out and pointed us in the right direction. I can't wait to get back here, preferably during sub triple digit temps. :)
Thanks for taking the time to take a look at my photos, and as always, your views, comments, faves, and support are greatly appreciated!! Have a great weekend!! :)
If you have any questions about this photo or about photography in general, I will do my best to help, just post a comment or send me a Flickr mail and I will respond as quickly as possible.
** Image d'archives : septembre 2018 **
Ce que je kiffe avant toute chose c'est de leurrer soit un petit animal soit un oiseau et d'arriver à lui faire prendre la pose là où je l'aurai décidé , ici en l'occurrence c'est la petite Martine qui m'a bien fait rire juchée en haut de ce tire-bouchon préparé par mes soins et fixé sur son perchoir favoris , la particularité du Martin pêcheur c'est souvent de se poser au point le plus haut du perchoir , une bonne dose de patience ensuite et quel bonheur quand enfin l'oiseau se pose naturellement sur un de mes objets que j'aurai méticuleusement préparé à son attention . 2020 sera t'il un bon cru pour le Martin ? il est trop tôt pour le dire car la campagne démarre comme chaque année aux alentours du 1° juillet .
Image prise depuis la tente affût et dans un milieu naturel .
PS : Un grand merci à toutes celles et ceux qui choisissent de regarder , de commenter et d'aimer mes photos . C'est très apprécié , comme vous l'avez constaté , je ne répond plus directement suite à votre commentaire juste pour dire en fait " merci et bonne journée " , mais en retour je passe laisser une petite trace chez vous sur une ou plusieurs de vos éditions .
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** Archive image: September 2018 **
What I like first of all is to lure either a small animal or a bird and manage to make him strike a pose where I have decided, here in this case it is the little Martine who m laughed well perched at the top of this corkscrew prepared by me and fixed on his favorite perch, the peculiarity of the Kingfisher is often to land at the highest point of the perch, a good dose of patience then and what happiness when the bird finally lands naturally on one of my objects that I have meticulously prepared for its attention. 2020 will it be a good vintage for Martin? it is too early to say because the campaign starts as every year around July 1.
Image taken from the lookout tent and in a natural environment.
PS: A big thank you to all those who choose to look at, comment on and like my photos. It is much appreciated, as you have noticed, I no longer respond directly to your comment just to say in fact "thank you and have a good day", but in return I will leave a small trace with you on one or more of your editions.
"The Syndics," also known as "The Sampling Officials," is a renowned painting created by the Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn in 1662. It is an exceptional example of group portraiture from the Dutch Golden Age, depicting five men gathered around a table, engaged in their duties as syndics (officers) of the Amsterdam Drapers' Guild.
The painting is notable for its meticulous attention to detail and Rembrandt's skillful use of light and shadow. The figures are positioned in a semi-circle around the table, with their faces illuminated by a strong light source from the left. This dramatic lighting technique creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the individual expressions and gestures of the syndics.
Each syndic is portrayed with distinctive characteristics, capturing their roles and personalities within the guild. Rembrandt expertly renders their varied facial features, clothing, and accessories, demonstrating his mastery in capturing human likeness and conveying individuality. The syndics are shown examining fabric samples, which symbolize their responsibility for regulating quality and standards within the textile industry.
"The Syndics" is regarded as one of Rembrandt's most celebrated works and is highly regarded for its technical brilliance and psychological depth. The painting exemplifies his ability to infuse ordinary subjects with dignity and introspection, elevating them beyond mere representation. It also reflects the artist's deep understanding of human nature, emphasizing the individuality and humanity of each syndic.
Today, "The Syndics" is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it continues to captivate visitors with its remarkable craftsmanship and profound insight into the human condition. It stands as a testament to Rembrandt's enduring legacy as one of the greatest painters in Western art history.
TOKYO LIFE.
So this is SL, So this is virtual and should be some kind of fantasy.
However, every inch of this small city has been meticulously designed, and it truly has the smell of downtown of Tokyo ordinary street corner .
I can't help but be surprised that this city was created by a foreigner who has never visited Tokyo.
You guys did a perfectly great job!!
HASUNOHANA -- It means Lotus in Japanese.
maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/INFINITY%20BEACH/157/130/3610
The Old Town in Warsaw was established in the 13th century but almost totally demolished in the second World War. After the war Old Town was meticulously rebuilt. As many as possible of the original bricks were reused. However the reconstruction was not necessarily built accurately to pre-war Warsaw, often by deferring to an earlier period, attempting to improve upon the original, or by adding an authentic looking facade to cover a more modern building. The rubble was sifted for reusable decorative elements, which were reinserted into their original places.
Today Old town in Warsaw is listed as one of Unescos world heritages sites.
Source: Wikipedia
Thank you for visiting!
According to [the sculptor] Chung Hung: "The objective of the sculpture is to create a symbolic image with definite visual expression, awakening an awareness in Captain George Vancouver's contribution to the world, his remarkable and meticulous surveys which included the north Pacific coast." Wikipedia
Et voilà comment nous mangeons nos graines,
un travail minutieux qui nous prend beaucoup d'énergie,
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And this is how we eat our seeds,
a meticulous work that takes a lot of energy from us
The Rich-Twinn Octagon House built in 1849 is an historic octagonal house located at 145 Main Street inAkron, New York. It is the only octagon house in Erie County, New York and was "meticulously restored" prior to its 1994 nomination to the National Register.
On February 10, 1995, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.Today it is a house museum and is occasionally open for touring.
NRHP Reference#:
95000050
One thing I've witnessed about Ants is, similar to how meticulous Spiders are about their webs, Ants are meticulous about their territory. I don't know if this dead Ant was a trespasser or one that had been found dead "in the field" so to speak. Seriously, when I reviewed this the first thing that popped into mind was warzones in the Middle East, the Desert Rats and such. Wildlife is exactly that, wild!
So this is my contribution for the weekend, hope everyone has a good one and so as always, thank you! :)
If you have a title, please let me know ;-))
Update:
First thanks to all for their suggestions!! Here they are, I like them all ;-))
- Absurdity and anti-absurdity are the two poles of creative energy
- "Lostend"
- "No title comes to mind"
- "Four Brides for four Brothers" or "Four bridegrooms for four sisters"
- "evolution ..."
- "incarceration"
- "meticulous"
- "industrial stalactites and stalagmites"
- "Yin yang"
- 4 X 4
I do not plan meticulously what to shoot and when. To be honest, quite often I don't even know if it's a "must have"-location or not. And you know what? I don't care.
When I go somewhere (or in this case somebody drives me somewhere) and I have the chance to take a picture, I try to do so.
This approach might need a bit more time "on location" but it also gives me the advantages of seeing things with my eyes first. And if this means that I need longer because the location isn't "speaking to me" instantly, well, so be it. But if the location starts talking, it can be very rewarding.
And although the final picture might look like a million other pictures taken at the same place, it's still "mine" because it's what I liked best after trying for some time.
I purchased a $20 Univex "Twinflex" focusing Reflex camera 1939 (smallest TLR made) knowing that the 31mm size 00 film has not been available for decades. What to do? The decision process is most exciting!
I could create a "James Bond" type slicer to cut 120 film down the center.... or build another camera !!!!
After months of fishing thrift stores to find a 35mm camera I found a no name $4 camera with an interior spread wide enough to be able to accept the central chamber of the Univex TLR.
I carefully cut away the Univex film holders and the plastic camera's center and meticulously fused the two into one functional 35mm camera. It came down to 2mm and only worked when I turned the plastic camera up side down.
I used a eye screw as the lever for advancing film because that was lost during the operation.
Another shot of the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona north of Phoenix, AZ. I found this meticulously kept cemetery truly unique for its desert setting....
The Rich-Twinn Octagon House built in 1849 is an historic octagonal house located at 145 Main Street inAkron, New York. It is the only octagon house in Erie County, New York and was "meticulously restored" prior to its 1994 nomination to the National Register.
On February 10, 1995, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.Today it is a house museum and is occasionally open for touring.
NRHP Reference#:
95000050
My friend and neighbor has meticulously taken care of this lovely barn. It was built in the 18th century.
Happy Fence Friday and thank you so much for visiting!
Through the course of observing these Orb Weavers, I am struck at just how meticulous and careful they are in regards to maintenance and cleanliness. They will spend hours preening, maintaining, cleaning and repairing their webs, over and over again. Here a Female Orb Weaver consumes the silk that has become too damaged to be used; also to recoup the energy they expel in creating it; essentially licking the plate. They are, if anything, absolutely efficient via design for what they do.
Another week ahead, I hope everyone is well, all the best and as always, thank you! :)
Back in colour - and making sure his look is perfect...
Posted for the "Happy Caturday" theme "The Look".
Dushara Tatters and Rags (Somali cat), 05.08.2022.
Samsung SM-G930F Phone Camera
I pedalled down this deserted beach for miles, without a soul in sight, save for the scattered skeletons of once living trees. I love the way their dead, contorted branches cast shadows on the sand. Shadows that seemed to have been drawn, meticulously, by an invisible calligrapher’s hand. Messages from the past?
During our 2023 journey across the vast Serengeti plains, a small but fascinating drama unfolded before us.
We came upon a troop of monkeys whose attention was entirely focused inward. The monkeys were engaged in the communal, rhythmic activity of allogrooming—meticulously picking through each other's fur.
This isn't just a casual pastime; it's an act of profound social and biological significance. In this harsh, challenging environment, where survival hinges on alertness and cooperation, we could clearly see how vital this behavior is.
The primary function of grooming is to keep the monkeys clean and pest-free, removing bothersome parasites, ticks, and debris. This simple act is crucial for preventing disease and maintaining the health of the individual.
Beyond hygiene, grooming is a powerful form of social currency. By sharing this intimate, time-consuming task, they reinforce trust, cement hierarchical relationships, and reduce stress within the group. It is a non-verbal assurance of mutual support.
It was striking to realize that even among these wild creatures, constantly navigating the dangers of the bush, the fundamental need for cleanliness and physical well-being—and the social mechanisms used to achieve it—are as deeply ingrained and important to their species as they are to our own.
(Nikon Z8, Nikkor 100-400, 1/2000 @ f/6.3, ISO 1400, edited to taste)
Lokvarska Lake is an artificial lake that was created when the Lokvarka River was stopped during operation. Although Lokvarsko Lake is an artificial lake, it fits almost perfectly into the natural environment of the beautiful mountain coniferous forests of Gorski kotar, so today it is an exceptional tourist attraction and a favorite place of athletes and recreationists. Lokvarsko Lake is a favorite place for fishermen, because it is rich in chub, carp, crucian carp, trout and other fish species. Meticulous fishermen noticed that in 1973, the largest river trout in the world was caught in Lokvarsko Lake, weighing an incredible 25.40 kilograms. Lokvarsko Lake is located near Lokva.
This statue stands in the Jardins Biovès in Menton, France, a lush and meticulously maintained public garden located in the city center along Avenue Boyer. The statue visible is the “Monument to Queen Victoria”, commemorating her visit to Menton in 1882. The sculpture depicts Queen Victoria with a symbolic guardian angel by her side, paying homage to her significance and the role she played in popularizing the French Riviera as a winter destination among British aristocracy.
Surrounded by palm trees, rose-covered arches, and seasonal flower displays, the monument adds a regal historical touch to the tropical ambiance of the gardens. The setting, with the backdrop of the mountains and Belle Époque architecture, captures the elegance and timeless charm of Menton...
Thank you so much for taking time to view, favorite, and comment on my photo. I look to hearing your thoughts ...
A Merlin (Falco columbarius) meticulously cleans its beak of any morsels of flesh after consuming its prey. This bird was observed feeding and noted in earlier posts feeding on the fencepost located along a meadow on the south shore of Beaverhill Lake east of Tofield, Alberta, Canada.
17 September, 2017.
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The landscape here along the sea shore... of these rocks, sand, very still clear pools and low lying shrubs reminds me of a meticulously kept Japanese garden with its "Zen " atmosphere. It was an overcast days with periods of showers and sunshine. This was taken just before it rained.
Enjoy relaxation music by Secret Garden titled " Sometimes When It Rains "
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9cXD3S5pnA
Many thanks for your visit, comments, invites and favs....it is always appreciated...
Happy Peaceful Tuesday
Le Beermolen ("Moulin de l'ours"), appelé aussi Oostmolen ("Moulin de l'est"), daté de 1801, est devenu un monument protégé depuis 1943 et n'est désormais plus accessible au public.On peut toutefois toujours l'admirer le long de la route menant de Kasterlee à Retie, dans la province d'Anvers (Belgique).
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The Beermolen ("Bear's Mill"), also known as Oostmolen ("Eastern mill"), dates from 1801. It has become a protected monument since 1943 and is no longer accessible to public.But we can still admire it along the road leading from Kasterlee to Retie in the province of Antwerpen (Belgium).
"Großartige Arbeit und sorgfältige Delikatesse. Ich mag die Farbe und Zusammensetzung Verarbeitung und Licht so gut in der Arbeit gehalten." / "Great work and meticulous delicacy. I like the color and composition processing and light." (LIMA58 / www.flickr.com/photos/liche_61/ )
"Encore un tableau qui porte bien la patte " Regisa"... Superbe !!!" / "Anoter painting which really gets the Régisa touch. Superb !" (Florence.V / www.flickr.com/photos/flo59/ )
"Mon problème avec toi est que je ne sais si c'est de la peinture ou de la photo !!! Excellente composition et remarquable travail." / "My problem with you is that I have no idea if it's a photograph or a painting. Excellent compo and remarkable work." (Régis DUBUS / www.flickr.com/photos/dubusregis/ )
Speak To Me ~ Jules Day - Day Dream)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNm7-SaezkY
"i longingly
wish to map your beauty;
to let fingertips walk your bare plains,
eagerly exploring,
as lungs work to breathe you in,
and eyes trace your skin,
all while curious lips climb and round
the crests and valleys
of your hills,
tracing each warm
and dangerous curve
in between;
every path
–forging new–
followed by thirtsy palms
sliding complete rotations
–surveying–
consuming
your heated
contour.
i would
attentively
listen and obey
your gentle sighs
and guiding whispers
until every inch
of you had
been
meticulously
sensed;
lovingly charted.
then,
with map in heart and hand,
i would retrace each step,
every touch
and sensation
clear back
to where
i’d
started."
–me ॐ
Blog Post / Designer Showcase: Shoenique Designs
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While traveling through Wales, I saw a beautiful garden that was incredible and meticulous in every way. Then I spotted these work boots on a table in the shed and thought about all the work it takes to make the garden perfect. Nothing is worth having without putting in extra effort and hard work.
This spider also called the "Argiope spider" (thanks to Master Ben for the scientific name) was taken in black and white with a selective color effect. I like the "X" shape of the web very much and its natural enhancement made by a meticulous Argiope spider. "Nature-Art" created and made by animal artist. I hope this spider won't claim a "copyright" for this photo LoOoL hehehehehehehe! Enjoy with Love and Light!
Bois du Breuil (Forest of Breuil) near Honfleur, Calvados, Normandie (Normandy), France. A rich forest, part of the commune of Équemauville and overlooking the communes (towns/villages) of Honfleur, Vasouy and Pennedepie as well as the River Seine. It belonged to the Dukes of Normandy until 1204 when King Philippe Auguste conquered Normandy and the forest passed to the French kings. Located 4km from Honfleur, the Bois du Breuil is one of the rare forests on the coastline and is open to the public. This forest, covering 120 hectares, is the property of the Conservatoire du Littoral (Coastal Conservancy). Great variety of species (32 listed species including oak, beech, Scots pine and maritime pine), a fine population of naturalised rhododendrons, large 1,200m path lined with beech trees dating from 1850. Preserved natural wealth thanks to meticulous management in keeping with nature. Access via the RD62 (Equemauville-Pennedepie road). 2 car parks. Round trip, approximately 5km, offering superb views over the Seine bay. www.conservatoire-du-littoral.fr/siteLittoral/115/28-bois... and www.calvados-tourisme.co.uk/diffusio/en/discover/natural-...
Dedicated to the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate that ruled Japan from 1603-1868, this shrine, nestled in the cedar forest of Nikkō, is a spectacular display of oppulence and reverence.
I am captivated by the amount of dedication in constructing and maintaining the meticulously crafted artwork around the rooflines of the buildings throughout the shrine compound.
Explored #9 on 05/26/2014
Back to the Epic Landscape of Norway
This little house at mountain side appears too small for human and perfect for Hobbits. There is a delicate chimney made of stone too, meticulously maintained....another one just like it down the hill fell to despair ...Mmm
Any clue as to what it is good for ?
In J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy world of Middle-earth, "Lord of the Ring" and "Hobbit", the Misty Mountains are an epic mountain range.
The Fellowship of the Ring tried to cross Misty Mountain through the Redhorn Pass, but a blizzard forced it to go under the mountain instead of over it.
Suzhou (/suːˈdʒoʊ/; Chinese: 苏州), alternately romanized as Soochow, is a major city in southern Jiangsu province, East China. Suzhou is the most populous city in Jiangsu, and a major economic center and focal point of trade and commerce. Administratively, Suzhou is a prefecture-level city with a population of 6,715,559 in the city proper, and a total resident population of 12,748,262 as of the 2020 census in its administrative area.
The city's canals, stone bridges, pagodas, and meticulously designed gardens have contributed to its status as one of the top tourist attractions and liveable cities in China. The Classical Gardens of Suzhou were added to the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997 and 2000. Suzhou is often dubbed the "Venice of the East" or "Venice of China".
Suzhou (/suːˈdʒoʊ/; chino: 苏州), también romanizada como Soochow, es una importante ciudad del sur de la provincia de Jiangsu, en el este de China. Suzhou es la ciudad más poblada de Jiangsu y un importante centro económico y foco de comercio. Administrativamente, Suzhou es una ciudad a nivel de prefectura con una población de 6.715.559 habitantes en la ciudad propiamente dicha, y una población residente total de 12.748.262 habitantes según el censo de 2020 en su área administrativa.
Los canales, puentes de piedra, pagodas y jardines meticulosamente diseñados de la ciudad han contribuido a su estatus como una de las principales atracciones turísticas y ciudades habitables de China. Los Jardines Clásicos de Suzhou se incluyeron en la lista de Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la UNESCO en 1997 y 2000. Suzhou es apodada a menudo la "Venecia de Oriente" o la "Venecia de China".