Covering roughly 16 square kilometers – more than six square miles – the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds in Nuremberg are the Federal Republic of Germany's largest surviving assemblage of National Socialist government and party architecture.

This is where the Nazi Party Rallies were held from 1933 to 1938. During World War II, the site was a place of multifaceted violence against Jews, forced laborers and prisoners of war.

The Zeppelinfeld (in English: Zeppelin Field) consists of a large grandstand (Zeppelinhaupttribüne) with a width of 360 meters (390 yards) and a smaller stand. It was one of Albert Speer's first works for the Nazi party and was based upon the Pergamon Altar. Its square piers are inspired by the work of Franco-American architect Paul Philippe Cret. The grandstand is famous as the building that had the swastika blown from atop it in 1945, after Germany's fall in World War II. The name "Zeppelinfeld" or "Zeppelinwiese" refers to the fact that in August 1909 Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin landed with one of his airships (LZ6) in this location.

This is the Tribute Stand where Hitler gave his speeches.

(Sources: Nuremberg Documentation Center, Wikipedia)

One of the multifaceted landscapes on the island of Madeira. Located at the easternmost point of the island.

A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, suborder Anisoptera (from Greek ανισος anisos "uneven" + πτερος pteros, "wings", because the hindwing is broader than the forewing). Adult dragonflies are characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body. Dragonflies can be mistaken for the related group, damselflies (Zygoptera), which are similar in structure though usually lighter in build; however, the wings of most dragonflies are held flat and away from the body, while damselflies hold the wings folded at rest, along or above the abdomen. Dragonflies are agile fliers while damselflies have a weaker, fluttery flight. Many dragonflies have brilliant iridescent or metallic colours produced by structural coloration, making them conspicuous in flight. An adult dragonfly eye has nearly 24,000 ommatidia.

Dragonflies are predators, both in their aquatic larval stage, when they are known as nymphs or naiads, and as adults. Several years of their life are spent as a nymph living in freshwater; the adults may be on the wing for just a few days or weeks. They are fast agile fliers, sometimes migrating across oceans, and are often but not always found near water.

Mothers have many sides to them. Yes, they are our mothers, but they are also our teachers, cooks, protectors, doctors, chauffeurs, peace makers, law enforcers, nurturers, best friends, barbers and have even been known to get on our last nerve.

In addition to all they do for us, sometimes they find times for themselves. Some enjoy gardening, sewing, writing, traveling, painting, arts and crafts, and photography. The list can go on and on.

No doubt who you are and what you enjoy today was influenced in some way by your mother.

For all of you who are a mother or know one, hope this Mother's Day will be a day for making new memories. Or a time to remember those dear ones no longer with us.

*** This wind chime hanging in our living room is one of many made by our mother. She enjoyed collecting rocks, minerals and gemstones - and she made a lot of wind chimes out of geode slabs like this one.

Excerpt from brainproject.ca:

Really, Really Good:

Being mindful of the simplest things in life can bring us the greatest reward.

Indulge, with abandon, in experiences that matter most; families, friendships and time well spent.

This is the stuff that memories are made of; really, really good memories. Cherished. Vivid. Unforgettable.

Deep Thoughts:

This is how the artist sees her “Deep Thoughts” travel through her brain very colourfully from the little brilliantly jewelled person in the stem…. Reaching out, moving with a flow of ideas, every minute of every day changing in response to the thoughts that run vividly through her mind. She feels the pastel rainbow of colours have movement like a flashing sign. The embellished gold jewels in the stem also represent a person, who is vibrant and constantly thinking.

Brainature:

A lot of remedies and cures are directly inspired from nature-related events. Penicillin is one of those great examples of learning from nature and working together to create something useful. This is what the artist is trying to trigger with this abstract ''Brainature'' design. Is it coral in the ocean that we should study? Or is it trees on land? To be able to study these unknowns we should go out there and explore! To be able to conduct this vital research, help is needed in every way, shape or form.

Blurred Lines:

A blurred abstract watercolour painting serves as the background, highlighting sections of the brain; highlighting the moments and memories that make up who we are. A growth of iridescent petals, the projection we show the world, casts colourful shadows in its wake. We are multifaceted. We are the idea, the image, and the shadow it casts; the impression it leaves in the mind. When the shadow fades and flickers, what remains of who we are?

he is Iko, a friend of mine. He's a multifaceted artist and, recently, I passed him passion for photography. And... here I am! :-)

Lui è Iko, un mio amico. E' un artista poliedrico e, ultimamente, gli ho trasmesso la passione per la fotografia. Questo invece sono io! :-)

“The Randing Intermediates – Underbelly Alienage Duo” (2020) are rattan sculptures, woven with artisans in the Philippines. Their organic forms, reminiscent of sea creatures, are woven using traditional techniques and adorned with artificial plants. The sculptures feature industrial handles, suggesting they can be moved. The Randing Intermediates also allude to ceremonial rituals, where non-human symbols can represent human life.

South Korean artist Haegue Yang (born 1971, Seoul) is one of the leading artists of her generation. Leap Year showcases her multifaceted work, which spans thirty years and encompasses various media, including installations, sculptures, video, text, and sound. She transforms everyday objects, such as aluminum blinds, drying racks, and metal bells, into works of art that stimulate the senses.

Kunsthal Rotterdam: Haegue Yang - Leap Year, March 1 – August 24, 2025.

It's possible to make something of one's self in simply allowing yourself to be usable. Like a lump of coal, you can be satisfied to be recognized for what you are on the surface, and used for the benefit of others, likely to be destroyed in the process. Or, should you choose to undergo the intense pressure of bettering yourself, you may find your talents are multifaceted, and that the beauty of what you have to offer the world changes depending on how you're viewed.

The Cast of "Secret Lives" wear shoes provided by Heels, and we were recently caught out in a sudden downpour with Hollywood engenue, Miss Teddi Beres.

Luckily, her famous feet were kept dry in a pair of stylish boots by Heels.

This is what she had to say.

"When you go to work in the changeable weather of Washington, as I do, multifaceted footwear that can handle a casual stroll or a sudden squall are what smart fashionistas choose.

And that's why I choose, Heels.

Heels has a stylish assortment of shoes and boots to compliment your feet and individual fashion sense -- and you won't have to buy a different pair for every outfit in your closet because so many fashionable Heels shoes will compliment a variety of outfits!

That's what I mean by, multifaceted.

But even if you do decide to buy them all, don't worry; Heels shoes are as attractive in price as they are on your feet!

Plus, at no cost, as a Heels Group Member, you are treated to terrific gifts including shoes, jewelry, and more!

Heels Mainstore (new location)

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Also, Heels has heart.

100% of all Heels sales proceeds whether from the Mainstore or Events go towards the maintenance and operation of the Care and Hope Center on the mainland. Opened in 2014, The Care and Hope Center is a not-for-profit information hub to instill awareness on the horrors of domestic violence. We offer free information and classes in a safe and friendly atmosphere. The Center is with the approval of LoveIsRespect, The National Domestic Violence Hotline, The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, and Joyful Heart Foundation."

Care and Hope Center

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Face Tattoo: Half Mermaid (Deepsea) by {Moonphase} *Get this item at the Mermaid Cove event!* www.flickr.com/photos/pumpkinws/

Lipstick: Magical Lips (for lel evo) by Emotional Circus www.flickr.com/photos/snowchocobosl/

Eyeshadow: Stickers Overlay by Gloom www.flickr.com/photos/152881403@N04/

Body Tattoo: Of the ocean full body tattoo (tropical) by [AERTH] *Get this item at the Mermaid cove event!* www.flickr.com/photos/144691864@N03/

Jewelry: Cthulhu set by Satans Closet *Get this item at the Mermaid cove event!* www.flickr.com/photos/vandalizelucifer/

Outfit: Sea Foam bodysuit by [Eternus] *Get this item at the Mermaid Cove event!* www.flickr.com/photos/153550248@N03/

Hair: Miya (with ahoge) by bonbon www.flickr.com/photos/kittynapkitkat/

Access: Animated Cell shader aura by CREATiCA www.flickr.com/photos/creatica_store

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🌈Hello Prideful babies!! Today marks another glorius day for Pride Festival SL! And today's theme for this party is:

🌈Best in Blue and/or Indigo – Blue stands for Art & Indigo stands for Harmony. Art is Subjective, meaning the beauty of it can be interpreted by many different eyes, over an infinite span of time. Keep the culture alive, by staying true to your art, while remembering those who pushed their way through crowd of naysayers to make so you have your place today to celebrate. That beauty is also the harmony between the past and today, multifaceted, diverse, full of rich history, and rare!

Make sure to stop by Pride Festival HQ to go pick up your hud so you can follow the parties and tp to them!

Things to remember:

🌈Your colors should be VISIBLE

🌈To submit the photos join our discord and submit a simple gyazo in the "Outfit contest channel" with your SL LEGACY NAME somewhere near or on the photo (not your display name)

🌈you can take multiple photos (MAX IS 3 PHOTOS) if you want to do different outfit changes! Multiple spamming of you in the SAME OUTFIT AT DIFFERENT PARTIES WILL BE TAKEN DOWN AND NOT COUNTED (trust me we WILL know!)

🌈You can if you want to edit photos, but you don't have to if you don't want to.

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Links to follow:

🌈Discord: discord.gg/7rG9gHj

🌈Website: pridefestivalsl.wordpress.com/destinations/

🌈Inworld Group: secondlife:///app/group/0fdccbe3-4ba9-b1b8-3b54-c22aa8d3b853/about

🌈Pride Festival HQ: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Humanity/96/155/1225

Dans la zone de l’éboulement de Goldau, entre les lacs de Lauerz et de Zoug, apparaît un magnifique paysage sauvage et romantique qui nous fait oublier qu’il y a eu ici une catastrophe. En septembre 1806, des rochers ont dévalé de Rossberg sur la vallée et ont enseveli des villages entiers sur leur passage.

La zone marécageuse née de l’éboulement est un terrain aux multiples facettes que l’on peut facilement découvrir à pied. Le Goldseeli, un petit étang au cœur du marais dont les rives sont bordées d’une végétation à l’état naturel, vaut particulièrement le détour. En été, le lac est presque entièrement recouvert de nénuphars et s’intègre parfaitement à ce paysage verdoyant et pittoresque. Vous pourrez observer les plantes aquatiques de plus près depuis une passerelle en bois.

The Goldau landslide area between Lakes Lauerz and Zug is a beautiful, wild and romantic landscape that makes us forget that there was ever a disaster here. In September 1806, rocks tumbled down from the Rossberg into the valley, burying entire villages in their path.

The swampy area created by the rockslide is a multifaceted terrain that can be explored easily on foot. The Goldseeli, a small lake in the middle of the swamp with natural vegetation on its shores, is particularly worth a visit. In summer, the lake is almost completely covered with water lilies and blends in perfectly with the green and picturesque landscape. You can take a closer look at the water plants from a wooden walkway.

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I have managed to get a decent photographic session, at last... I went back to my favorite location, the meanders of the river Adda, yet a bit downstream the magical spot you have come to know (if you don't, you might have a look at my Silent banks album). A new location, under many respects, although the water of the river I was capturing were the same, only a few minutes down the endless stream of time. I aimed to capture the multifaceted beauty of the new, blossoming leaves. And a fresh sunrise, of course. It was a strange morning, full of surprises. The feast of colours occurred almost an hour before the official time for sunrise; I assume that it was due to the clouds being at a very high altitude. Luckily I was ready on that surprise time, albeit still walking towards the chattering banks of the river. Then, after a brief, glorious explosion of rosy and purple, the mood of the day progressed rather linearly towards a quiet morning bathed in a soft, veiled light that, combined with the mists from the river, lent the place a somehow ethereal mood.

The colourful moment was starting to fade, but the deep peace of the place was intact, only punctuated by birds calls. As I was walking along the track the curtain opened up, and a wide view was revealed to me. I did my best to capture the beauty of the place and the fleeting, unique mood of the moment, careful not to neglect that red arrow painted on the trunk. What is the meaning of such a moment? What is its value? We could speak volumes about this, but you would say me good bye if I did... so let me say that one of the things that make such a gift worth is that I can share it with other people. So here we are, this photo and its author behind the scenes, gifting you with this gift I received on a random early morning. Have a good weekend, my friends!

Explored on 2024/05/11 nr. 32.

I have obtained this picture by blending an exposure bracketing [-2.0/-1.0/0/+1.0/+2.0 EV] by luminosity masks in the Gimp (EXIF data, as usual, refer to the "normal exposure" shot).

As usual, I gave the finishing touches with Nik Color Efex Pro 4 and played a bit with dodging and burning.

Raw files processed with Darktable.

Classical Oasis Classical Oasis is a concept built around the premise that a rising tide raises all ships. That is, it’s a platform that harnesses the talent of top student musicians from around the country. It interweaves multiple ideas, musicians and acts to form one multifaceted show. Whereby each individual contributing to one overall concept, results in more work to more musicians, artists, designers and the entire arts community.

Excerpt from ago.net:

Painter, poet, designer and feminist are only a few of the words that describe the multifaceted early 20th-century artist Florine Stettheimer (1871-1944), one of the undersung pioneers of modern painting in America. Florine Stettheimer: Painting Poetry—the first major exhibition of her work in North America in twenty years, and the first ever in Canada—will offer fresh ways of thinking about her art both within its time, and as it resonates now within our own moment. It promises to delight audiences new to Stettheimer’s work. For those familiar with her work—especially her playful, vibrant, and psychologically complex paintings—it will offer fresh ways of understanding the lasting impact of both Stettheimer’s art and catalytic presence within some of the most innovative creative communities of her time.

“This exhibition reveals Florine Stettheimer as an uncompromising artist whose unique perspective broadens our understanding of what it means to be modern in the early decades of the last century,” says Georgiana Uhlyarik. “With her inventive compositions and daring use of materials, she defied conventions and insisted on her very own, singularly articulated artistic vision, complete with personal references, affirming Stettheimer as one of the boldest and most imaginative artists of her time.”

Showcasing around 50 paintings and drawings, as well as ballet and opera costume and set designs, the exhibition offers a timely consideration of this important artist, placing her centrally in the modern dialogue between high and mass culture. Her paintings challenged New York’s artistic elite, fueled the vanguard of her time, and continue to influence contemporary artists working today.

When we think of a good photo in general we come to mind the photograph of a master whom we appreciate because we have studied it, it has become familiar and therefore welcoming, even when it appears unattainable.A mental operation that commits us to research into the archive that we hold in our memory and that requires an effort aimed at remembering that image. I sometimes ask my students to remember a photograph they particularly like, to try to describe it to me as much as possible, explaining to me how many more details come to mind.It is a very useful mental path that leads those who are remembering the image to understand better not so much about photography, but rather about themselves and what they consider important in a photographic image. The cognitive aspect that leads us to be attracted to certain photographs and, before that, to certain visual messages is the basis of what we will be as photographers and what we will be led to tell.Moreover, this mental exercise is useful for training the brain in that fundamental task of reading an image, which will then become simpler when the photograph is physically under our eyes.Doing this, of these distracted times and volatile memories, becomes a gym for our perceptive ability.And it will be very useful, at a later stage, as the creator of images, becoming, in fact, a precious tool in our photographic approach.The question to be asked is: what do we want from our photographing? Do we want it to be art, document or what? Do we want to use it just to stay healthy? Do we want to do it to communicate something we have inside and feel we deserve to be shown to others? Depending on the answers we

will give, we will have a clearer picture of the situation, and perhaps we will actually be starting to listen to our inner voice, the one that allows us to express what WE have to say.I both as a teacher and as a content proposer, both as a writer and as a photographer, I believe that photography and words walk together and the more we know how to use one and the other and the more we will be able to create interesting content. No, I'm not talking about using descriptions or titles to give strength to an image, but when we aspire to express concepts through our images, we will also need to know how to describe and talk over our photography. Just think of a synopsis of a photographic project. When we are already projected towards a photographic project the only images will not suffice.And this even with the awareness that the act of photographing leads to sensations that often cannot be described with words, in this sense a metaphysical component comes into play, linked to atmospheres and perceptions, for example certain intimate childhood memories, something we cannot or cannot grasp with words, but remains suspended inside us, hidden within us, real but impalpable.The ambiguity of photography is part of his magic.It surprises his own author.The more we focus on conceptuality, the more indispensable the word will be. And the word, which goes neither dodged nor disgusted, is today a saving oasis, which dissociates us from the oppression of non-thought, from shooting and not thinking, from that extreme aestheticism that conditions, impoverishes and consumes shared photography today on the net, flattening it into the banality of homologation, of visual homogenization, of easy consent. Unfortunately, fewer and fewer people are reading, let alone wanting to read about photographs.When a photographer rewards us with a long explanation, with a wise essay of the path that led him to a certain work not only highlights the research carried out and the knowledge of the proposed theme, but actually acts by digging into deeper channels, and this indicates respect in that particular relationship that is established between author and user.The most outstanding authors of each art have been and are distinguished people, capable of engaging in interesting discussions in many fields. I'm sorry but for this reason I can't and I don't want to believe the ignorant and mute photographer, the one who has nothing to say if he can't do it through his photos.Henri Cartier-Bresson, Stephen Shore, Carmelo Bene, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Paolo Villaggio, the first names coming to my mind, names of artists that went beyond their specialization and that show how much culture, knowledge and well-speaking leads the author towards a different dimension, much more stimulating, multifaceted, innovative.At this point, perhaps, we can understand how improvised photography that arrives proposed by those who do not have certain processing abilities remains mediocre, without a future, comparable to a crust in a neighborhood market.Today more than ever we must expect that there is substance behind photographs. Or better yet, that there is someone who is not throwing things at random, but who shows knowledge and culture that allows him to go beyond the aesthetic result.Thoughts out of this time and this space, on a hot Mexican afternoon.Alex Coghe, Mexico June 2019 - © All Rights Reserved

Other texts and inspiration on: www.alexcoghe.com

“Music in the Metro” is a project created by the Department of Transport and the Moscow Metro.

“Music in the Metro” is a multifaceted project, the value of which is evident not only for the listeners, but also for the participants themselves. It is interesting for musicians to get new listeners and, maybe, even fans, and for subway passengers to get acquainted with the performers and “on the run” to recharge themselves with positive emotions.

on weekdays - from 10.00 to 17.00 and from 20.00 to 22.00;

on weekends - from 10:00 to 22:00.

No rush hour performances.

Thanjavur, Tamilnadu.

The Brihadeshwarar temple was built to grace the throne of the Chola empire by the Tamil emperor Arulmozhivarman, popularly called Rajaraja Chola I, (Tamil: இராசராச சோழன், Rājarāja Cholan) in compliance to a command given to him in a dream. One of the first great Tamil Chola building projects, the temple's foundations were laid out in 1002 CE. An axial and symmetrical geometry rules the temple layout. Temples from this period and the following two centuries are an expression of the Tamilars (Chola) wealth, power and artistic expertise. The emergence of such features as the multifaceted columns with projecting square capitals signal the arrival of the new Chola style.

Intended to display the emperor's vision of his power and his relationship to the universal order, the temple was the site of the major royal ceremonies such as anointing the emperor and linking him with its deity, Shiva, and the daily rituals of the deities were mirrored by those of the king. It is an architectural example showcasing the pure form of the Dravida type of temple architecture and representative of the Chola Empire ideology and the Tamil civilisation in Southern India. The temple "testify to the brilliant achievements of the Chola in architecture, sculpture, painting and bronze casting."

Construction

Statue of Rajaraja Chola Chola I who consecrated the temple

The architect and engineer of the temple was Kunjara Mallan Raja Raja Perunthachan as stated in inscriptions found at the temple. The temple was built per ancient texts called Vaastu Shastras and Agamas. The temple was built using a measure of 1 3/8-inch called an angula (24 units equalling 33 inches called a hasta, muzam, or kishku). This is the same measure found in ancient Lothal and other sites in the Indus Valley dating back 4000 – 6000 years. This same measure is used to build structures compliant with the Vaastu Shastras and Agamas today. While some builders use a different measure this is considered a standard due to its antiquity.

The solid base of the temple raises about 5 metres (16 feet), above which stone deities and representatives of Shiva dance. The big Nandi (bull), weighing about 20 tonnes is made of a single stone and is about 2 m in height, 6 m in length and 2.5 m in width. The presiding deity of lingam is 3.7m tall. The prakaram (outer precincts of the temple) measures 240m by 125m. The outer wall of the upper storey is carved with 108 dance karanas – postures of Bharathanatyam, the classical dance of Tamil Nadu. The shrine of Goddess was added by Pandyas during the 13th century, Subramanya Shrine by Vijayanagara rulers and the Vinayaka shrine was renovated by Maratha rulers. There were significant additions from the Thanjavur Nayaks.

A dragonfly is a flying insect belonging to the infraorder Anisoptera below the order Odonata. About 3,000 extant species of dragonflies are known. Most are tropical, with fewer species in temperate regions. Loss of wetland habitat threatens dragonfly populations around the world. Adult dragonflies are characterised by a pair of large, multifaceted, compound eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body. Many dragonflies have brilliant iridescent or metallic colours produced by structural coloration, making them conspicuous in flight. An adult dragonfly's compound eyes have nearly 24,000 ommatidia each.

Excerpt from www.stepsinitiative.com: Over the summer of 2014, STEPS collaborated with street art duo Alexa Hatanaka and Patrick Thompson to transform a derelict rail underpass, plagued by graffiti and litter into a celebrated local landmark, as part of a wider effort by local City Councillor Josh Colle and residents to reclaim the historic York Beltline for public use.

Along the high traffic Dufferin corridor, this revitalization project included a large-scale new public artwork, including the two interior walls of the underpass and two pedestrian tunnels, as well as infrastructure improvements, such as new wayfinding signage and enhanced lighting.

This colourful and multifaceted new work, inspired the community’s rich textile history, was designed in collaboration with local residents, particularly with members of the Friends of the Beltline. Countless community members, recruited through local social serving agencies and schools were engaged in the various stages of the work production and celebration, through a series of community paint days and the culminating unveiling.

This project was generously supported by the City of Toronto’s StreetARToronto program, alongside area businesses, including Toronto Hyundai and local residence associations.

DOVE IL TIMAVO SI NASCONDE....

Dal Belvedere ai bordi della parete occidentale che si affaccia sulla Grande Voragine di San Canziano (Škocjanske jame, oggi in Slovenia) si può ammirare uno dei più affascinanti fenomeni carsici d’Europa: l’ultimo balzo del Timavo prima di essere inghiottito dalle profondità della terra. Per chi volesse inoltrarsi in una parte del suo tortuoso percorso potrà osservare gli straordinari risultati dell’incessante lavoro della natura attraverso milioni di anni e gli eroici sforzi dell’uomo che hanno reso percorribile questo mondo sotterraneo di multiforme bellezza e di indimenticabili emozioni.

In un remotissimo passato il soffitto dell’enorme grotta si collassò formando la Velika dolina (la Grande Voragine con la grotta preistorica e quella detta degli scheletri) e la Mala dolina (Piccola Voragine) a tutt’oggi ancora comunicanti con un ponte naturale. Sopra le pareti a strapiombo che sovrastano l’inghiottitoio giace placidamente l’antico paese di San Canziano con il suo svettante campanile ben visibile dal Belvedere, proprio al di là dell’impressionante baratro dove dopo un tumultuoso percorso di 4 chilometri lungo una rigogliosa gola, il Timavo scomparirà percorrendo ben altri 34 prima di emergere dalle 3 bocche a San Giovanni di Duino per poi affluire nel mar Adriatico.

Note tratte dal sito:

quitrieste.it/2012/11/le-grotte-del-timavo-nel-cuore-del-...

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WHERE THE TIMAVO HIDES...

From the lookout point at the edge of the western wall overlooking the Great Chasm of San Canziano (Škocjan Caves, now in Slovenia), you can admire one of Europe's most fascinating karst phenomena: the final leap of the Timavo River before being swallowed by the depths of the earth. Anyone wishing to venture into a section of its tortuous path will be able to observe the extraordinary results of nature's incessant work over millions of years and the heroic efforts of man, who have made this subterranean world of multifaceted beauty and unforgettable emotions accessible.

In the distant past, the ceiling of the enormous cave collapsed, forming the Velika dolina (the Great Chasm with the prehistoric cave and the so-called Skeleton Cave) and the Mala dolina (Small Chasm), which are still connected to each other by a natural bridge. Above the sheer cliffs overlooking the sinkhole lies the ancient village of San Canziano, with its soaring bell tower clearly visible from the Belvedere. It is just beyond the impressive chasm where, after a tumultuous 4-kilometer journey along a lush gorge, the Timavo River disappears for another 34 kilometers before emerging from three mouths at San Giovanni di Duino and then flowing into the Adriatic Sea.

CANON EOS 600D con ob. SIGMA 10-20 f./4-5,6 EX DC HSM

“Love XXL” by Dorit Levinstein, from her "Typographic Art" collection, is an original hand-painted aluminum sculpture that brings the concept of love to life in a grand, three-dimensional format. The "XXL" in the title suggests a large-scale interpretation, making a bold visual statement. Levinstein utilizes her signature vibrant colors and dynamic lines to spell out the word 'love,' infusing the sculpture with energy, warmth, and universal appeal. The choice of aluminum as a medium allows for intricate detailing and a modern feel, while the hand-painted aspect adds a personal touch, highlighting the depth and multifaceted nature of love.

dorit-levinstein.com

(Art of Borneo)

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"The significance of masks among tribal communities goes beyond their aesthetic appeal. Within these indigenous groups, masks play diverse roles in ceremonies steeped in religious and social importance, as well as in customs related to funerals, fertility, and the healing of ailments. Some masks even take centre stage during joyous celebrations, portraying characters in theatrical performances and reenacting ancient mythological tales. Additionally, masks serve practical purposes, doubling as protective gear during warfare, specific activities, or adverse weather conditions. This multifaceted role of masks within tribal cultures highlights their deep cultural and spiritual connections.

One of the most significant roles masks play among tribal communities is in preserving and passing down their cultural identity. Many tribal societies are oral cultures, meaning that their histories, myths, and traditions are transmitted orally from one generation to another. Masks act as tangible representations of these oral traditions. They often depict ancestral figures, gods, and spirits, making the stories and beliefs of the tribe come to life.

Masks are also used in various ceremonies and rituals, serving as a way to connect with the past and maintain a sense of continuity with their ancestors. In this sense, masks are not static objects but living symbols of cultural resilience".

* More here:

www.anthromania.com/2023/09/05/the-significance-of-masks-...

"Hudo is a mask made and worn by some of the indigenous people of Sabah and Sarawak namely the Iban, Kenyah and Kayan tribes either for cultural purposes of simply for entertainment. The mask is worn at the beginning or during the harvest festivals and also to welcome guests to their homes.

The Dayak women of the Kenyah and Kayan tribe, wear Hudo to scare little children who are still playing outside at sunset. The wearer becomes the temporary mediator between his real self and the spirits. These masks are also worn by spiritual healers when conducting rituals and also during funerals."

Source: museum.um.edu.my/the-mask

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A telephoto view of a crane in reflection, the same subject as shown previously in the wide-angle shot: www.flickr.com/photos/tengtan/3402676242/ .

Taken with the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM.

CounterPULSE and ODC Theater Present

Luxury Items

Monique Jenkinson (aka Fauxnique)

Thursdays-Sundays February 4-21

All performances at 8pm except Sat 2/20 performance at 10pm

$20 (Members $15), Thursday 2/4 pay-what-you-can

Monique Jenkinson

Back by popular demand after a sold-out run last November at ODC, Monique Jenkinson (aka Fauxnique), multifaceted performer extraordinaire returns to the stage in a reworked and installment of her very popular solo show.

“Revelatory and inspirational…Jenkinson is must-see because of her technical excellence, ability to create beauty, and rare personable flair for drama.” — SF Bay Guardian

Performance, choreography, conception & writing: Monique Jenkinson

Direction: Ellen Sebastian Chang

Photo by Michelle Blioux

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When we think about Silves, we immediately picture its orange-red castle, from King D. Sancho I (12th Century), which is, undoubtedly, magnificent.

But Silves evokes stories about other realms, remembered when we stroll through its meandering alleys. Legends about Moorish kings, especially the great Poet-King al-Mutamid (who has a legendary status but was quite real, born in Beja and ruler of Sevilha while all the Southern Peninsula was Arab), who marked his presence in Silves.

The main church of Silves (once a Cathedral) is beautiful, and across the street, we found the Moorish window, which never goes unnoticed.

Silves has many multifaceted historical layers, and we felt it every time we explored it.

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Quando pensamos em Silves, lembramo-nos logo do seu Castelo vermelho alaranjado, do tempo de D. Sancho I (Séc XII) e que é, de facto, magnífico.

Mas Silves tem histórias de outras paragens, evocadas quando percorremos as suas ruelas. Lendas de reis mouros e sobretudo do grande Rei Poeta al-Mutamid (com estatuto de lenda mas bem real, nascido em Beja e que chegou a ser rei da Taifa de Sevilha, quando todo o sul da Península era árabe), e que marcou a sua presença por Silves.

A Igreja Matriz de Silves (antiga Sé) é belíssima, e do outro lado da rua, encontrámos a famosa janela mourisca que nunca passa despercebida.

Silves tem camadas de história multifacetadas, e essa sensação impôs-se, sempre que a visitámos.

Yesterday was the Gran Finale of the open air street theatre "Ramleela" held at the Sangre Grande HIndu School where a 65ft Ravana effigy was shot with a flaming arrow from Lord Rama's bow. School kids from the school all took part in the preceding days ( it ran for 7 days as a continuing story). Here Lord Shiva (in blue) and another "freed citizen" of Lanka celebrate the destruction of Ravana. This ceremony was done under the supervision of the Fire Services and withing 5 minutes this was nearly completely burnt out. What a spectacle!

I hope that you would appreciate the break from birds and wildlife and have a peek into and appreciate the multifaceted and cosmopolitan nature of our people.

Scotland is really multifaceted

Please have a look on my other Scotland pictures!

A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, infraorder Anisoptera. Adult dragonflies are characterized by large, multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body.

Dragonfly, which I've seen on dunes, by the beach near village Piaski, North Poland.

Dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera. It is characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body.

Dragonflies are valuable predators that eat mosquitoes, and other small insects like flies, bees, ants, and butterflies. They are usually found around lakes, ponds, streams and wetlands because their larvae, known as "nymphs", are aquatic.

Polish name: ważka

Now it's just right!

The Busó festivities at Mohács in southern Hungary are a six-day carnival in late February to mark the end of winter, named for the busós, frightening-looking costumed people (traditionally men) wearing wooden masks and big woolly cloaks. The festival is multifaceted, including a children’s costume contest, a display of the art of mask carvers and other craftspeople, the arrival of more than 500 busós in rowboats on the Danube for a march through the city alongside horse-drawn or motorized fantasy vehicles, the burning of a coffin symbolizing winter on a bonfire in the central square, and feasts and music throughout the city. The tradition originated with the Croatian minority in Mohács, but today the busó is a general emblem of the city and a commemoration of the great events of its history. More than a social event, the carnival is an expression of belonging to a city, a social group and a nation. It plays an important social role by offering a chance for self-expression in a communal setting. The arts underlying the festivities are preserved by self-organized groups of busós of all cultural backgrounds, many of whom pass on the techniques of mask carving and ritual celebration to younger generations.

Cachoeira do Chuvisco (Drizzle Waterfall) on the Rio Erepecuru is a multifaceted series of falls tumbling over Guiana Shield rocks.

My Flickrfriend Kenneth shares my interest in reflections. He seems to have a knack for finding the weirdest distortions. One of his shots showed a tree reflected in a multifaceted window. It reminded me of one of those games where all the tiles are jumbled up and you have to rearrange them. That got me imagining what would happen if the separate panes did not just distort the image differently. What if they each added a different colour cast. With Kenneth's permission I played around with the idea. I haven't achieved what I want yet but Kenneth does not object to me showing this first reprocess.

A separate telephoto view of the same subject shown previously in the wide-angle shot: www.flickr.com/photos/tengtan/3402676242/ .

Getting progressively more abstract with each perspective.

Taken with the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM.

The waters of Verkeerderkill Falls break into multifaceted, diaphanous curtains as the creek descends the many intricate ledges of Shawangunk Ridge, Minnewaska State Park Reserve, New York.

Shawangunk Ridge is comprised of very durable quartzite and sandstone bound together with silica to form a hard, layered, and erosion resistant conglomerate. Despite thousands of years of flow, the creek has been unable to smooth the hard stone ledges on the Ridge’s exposed eastern cliffs, and in modern times the high quality of the rock has garnered the attention of climbers worldwide. The ridge has historically been burned on a regular basis to ensure the abundance of high-bush huckleberries. My brother and I noticed recent evidence of fire, thickets of huckleberries, and an abundance of blooming pink wild azalea as we navigated the Ridgeline. Evidently, the ridge and the entirety of the surrounding landscape were completely overlain by thick ice during the maximum extent of the Wisconsin glaciation approximately 20,000 years ago. The extremely thin soils encountered on top of the ridge today are a testament to the immense historical bulldozing that took place in eons past.

Just out of sight from the upper-left corner of the frame is a narrow ledge no more than 2-feet in width and maybe 10 feet long that overhangs the cliff somewhat. My brother and I walked near this ledge (but not too close) to investigate photographic and viewing opportunities as we first approached the falls, and when I removed my lens cap I fumbled it clumsily and dropped it. With some interest, I watched the lens cap roll and descend down two small stone step-like features, then gain a little speed as it rolled along the overhanging ledge. Hastily chasing after such a low value item in these conditions seemed foolish, so I watched as the lens cap rolled to within a foot of the edge and then spun neatly and came to a rest. Retrieving the lens cap at this point seemed objectively safe but very exposed, and I moved very slowly and carefully lest I compound one clumsy mistake with a much more grievous one.

Alfred 23 Harth’s artistic trajectory began in early childhood with an imaginative impulse that combined construction, performance, and visual play. As a boy he dreamt of becoming an architect, spending countless hours in his parents’ garden where he built small huts in ever-changing variations, a practice that anticipated both his restlessness for experimentation and his sense of structure as form-in-process. A decisive moment arrived in 1958, when his elder brother Dietrich—later to become a literature professor—took him to a Dada exhibition in Frankfurt am Main. Harth himself has described this encounter as his initiation into art. Among the works he saw, the piece titled The Navel—simply a black dot centered on a white sheet of paper—struck him with lasting force. Its stark minimalism revealed to him the intellectual tension between a textual title and the conceptual reduction of an artwork to pure gesture, a confrontation that laid bare the simultaneity of seriousness and play which would remain central to his understanding of the avant-garde.

Through the following years Harth’s ambitions in the arts deepened. At school he immersed himself in art courses, quickly mastering a variety of techniques and beginning to dramatize small situations in public and private settings, often appearing in phantasy costumes of his own invention. At the age of twelve his father gave him his first photo camera, which became an outlet for experimentation alongside a growing dedication to pencil drawings. These were often portraits of jazz musicians, figures whose biographies he devoured and whose artistic freedom served as inspiration. By the age of fifteen he turned to oil painting, marking a further expansion of his visual vocabulary. His family supported his emerging musical life as well. Having already played the clarinet for several years, he received his first tenor saxophone from his parents, the instrument that would become central to his later career.

The final years of school were formative in a concentrated sense. He moved to the Goethe Gymnasium, where he specialized in art studies within an advanced curriculum. This provided him not only with a technical foundation but also with a robust overview of international avant-garde movements, complemented by the thriving artistic exchange active in Frankfurt during the 1960s. Harth’s creativity spilled beyond the classroom: together with his friend Hubertus Gassner—who would later become director of the Hamburg Kunsthalle—he staged happenings and other art events. Harth founded the centrum freier cunst, an experimental initiative served as a platform for events ranging from concerts of his own free music ensemble Just Music to exhibitions of conceptual art and cross-disciplinary interventions. Simultaneously, he began producing short films and working with conceptual strategies that blurred traditional boundaries between art forms, while maintaining an intense parallel involvement in both music and school life.

After completing the Abitur in 1968, Harth initially enrolled at the Werkkunstschule Offenbach to study design, connecting his experiments in visual and spatial arts with the applied fields of form and communication. Yet the pull of pedagogy and the broader theoretical grounding offered by academia led him to switch to Goethe University, where he began training as an art teacher. Throughout this period, he never ceased his musical explorations, continuing to perform and to extend his personal synthesis of experimental art, music, and theory—a foundational blend that would define his multifaceted trajectory in the decades to come. Alfred Harth's focus on synästhetic creation was indeed a significant aspect of his artistic approach at that time. He was interested in exploring synaesthesia beyond traditional media like TV, film, or theater, aiming to realize multisensory or synästhetic works that integrated sound, visual elements, and space in novel ways. This approach reflected his broader interest in breaking conventional boundaries of artistic disciplines and engaging the audience in immersive, multi-layered experiences that could not be confined to a single medium or format.

Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig, Altes Rathaus and

rail of Alte Börse building

Old Town Hall

The Old Town Hall deserves to be called one of merchant city’s landmarks. The Renaissance building with its baroque tower dominates the Market Place. From the remains of old prison cells in the cellar, via the historical rooms on the main floor, up to the tower cupola, the building is a compendium of the history of the city and itself the most valuable part of the museum.

The permanent exhibition presents the multifaceted Leipzig history from early times to the Battle of the Nations, from the Revolution of 1848 to the Peaceful Revolution of 1989 and German reunification.

by: www.stadtgeschichtliches-museum-leipzig.de/

Island of Madagascar

Off The East Coast Of Africa

Berenty Reserve

I was trying to photograph another animal, when the group came across a dragonfly in the distance. It was the only dragonfly we saw during the trip. Unfortunately the wings were covering up the body. So far I can't find any information on the dragonfly.

Some dragonflies point their wings forward and down in order to reduce exposure to sunlight and, perhaps, to reflect light and heat away from their bodies.

Madagascar has approximately 175 species of Odonata (carnivorous insects). Of the dragonflies (Anisoptera) 60% are endemic and of the damselflies (Zygoptera) almost 95%.

Wikipedia-

A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, infraorder Anisoptera (from Greek ἄνισος anisos, "uneven" and πτερόν pteron, "wing", because the hindwing is broader than the forewing). Adult dragonflies are characterized by large, multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body. The wings of most dragonflies are held flat and away from the body. Dragonflies are agile fliers. Many dragonflies have brilliant iridescent or metallic colours produced by structural coloration, making them conspicuous in flight. An adult dragonfly's compound eyes have nearly 24,000 ommatidia each.

About 3000 species of Anisoptera are in the world today. Most are tropical, with fewer species in temperate regions.

Dragonflies are predators, both in their aquatic larval stage, when they are known as nymphs or naiads, and as adults. Several years of their lives are spent as nymphs living in fresh water; the adults may be on the wing for just a few days or weeks. They are fast, agile fliers, sometimes migrating across oceans, and are often found near water.

They have a uniquely complex mode of reproduction involving indirect insemination, delayed fertilization, and sperm competition. During mating, the male grasps the female at the back of the head or on the prothorax, and the female curls her abdomen under her body to pick up sperm from the male's secondary genitalia at the front of his abdomen, forming the "heart" or "wheel" posture.

Loss of wetland habitat threatens dragonfly populations around the world.

Cypress tree foliage drifting by out in the lake set aglow by the low late day sun caught my eye. Another of the many ways Autumn displays its multifaceted beauty.

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Theme Rules: Let’s take a journey to the wondrous Eastern Asian country of Japan. Here we can explore a multifaceted culture made up of thousand-year-old traditions as well as rapidly changing modern fads, fashion, and technology. For this theme, you must show us how your doll(s) is inspired by either traditional or modern Japanese culture. Is your doll modeling a couture kimono and kanzashi or a colorful kawaii street style ensemble for a fashion shoot? Is your doll a food critic in search of the Japanese restaurant with the most authentic and delectable sushi and sashimi? Or perhaps your doll(s) prefers Asian-inspired décor such as shoji screens, paper lanterns, and silk wall scrolls to decorate his/her home. More inspiration can be found with meditation areas with Zen gardens, chimes, mini fountains, and Buddha statues! How you approach this theme is entirely up to you. Just be sure to show us a piece of Japanese culture in your photo.

This photo: Another theme where I had lots of ideas, and sometimes the simplest of them all photograph the best. Japanese paper provides the background and "cherry blossom" branches surround Feminine Perspective Agnes, whose makeup has been adjusted in picmonkey for the slightest likeness to a Geisha. Her carefully sculpted original black eyeliner and stark red lips drew me to her for this theme.

In my opinion, the ceiling in development exists only when we limit ourselves and drive ourselves into the framework.

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If the person 💪 ready to overcome your inner barriers, 👎 destructive beliefs, think versatile, 🔎find alternatives 📚 learn and develop, the opportunities for growth will be more than enough...

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Think about the fact that our surrounding world is so multifaceted, it will not be enough to know it for a lifetime...

A lot depends on us, friends! So why not become those who can break through any ceiling?

What do you think about this? I will be glad to hear your comments 😉

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The idea of a different point of view has always fascinated me, either literally or figuratively. I guess it has to do with uncovering of as much as possible of the variety we experience in the world.

Besides, since when we were born we are taught as the world is, and more notions are added as our education progress. But sometimes we realize that the world 'is' in many different ways, or to put it in another way, the ideas about how the world is described can differ as much as to lead to a clash.

What I really love is how different perspectives can open your mind or at least definitely enrich your experience. I'm not sure I was or will be able to put at good use what I receive from this variety of point of views, but I consider them for sure as a sort of treasure that shines thanks to the multifaceted brilliance of those jewels of thought and experience.

- www.kevin-palmer.com - The solar eclipse was absolutely incredible. There's no way to capture it in 1 picture or 1,000 pictures and there's nothing really to compare it to. During the minutes surrounding totality the light changed so fast and there was so much to observe and photograph that it was overwhelming. It felt like time stood still and yet it was all over in an instant. I listened to the dozens of people around me who also climbed the 10,276' Laramie Peak to observe this eclipse. Cheering and exclamations of "WOW" were an almost involuntary reaction.

This is a composite showing 3 partial phases of the eclipse with a solar filter, as well as 3 of the features that are visible during totality. A group of sunspots was visible before being hidden by the moon. The red fringes on the left are solar prominences. Bigger than any planet, prominences are made up of dynamic loops of hot plasma and will often explode, triggering the aurora when it impacts earth's magnetic field. At the top the sun's corona can be seen. This outer atmosphere of the sun is sculpted by it's magnetic field. The temperature of the corona is up to 450 times hotter than the surface of the sun and no one knows why. At the top right is an effect known as the "diamond ring." It is the moment the first bit of sun emerges from behind the moon. I was surprised by just how suddenly it popped out, with all the brightness of the sun concentrated into a single point.

Thanjavur, Tamilnadu.

The Brihadeshwarar temple was built to grace the throne of the Chola empire by the Tamil emperor Arulmozhivarman, popularly called Rajaraja Chola I, (Tamil: இராசராச சோழன், Rājarāja Cholan) in compliance to a command given to him in a dream. One of the first great Tamil Chola building projects, the temple's foundations were laid out in 1002 CE. An axial and symmetrical geometry rules the temple layout. Temples from this period and the following two centuries are an expression of the Tamilars (Chola) wealth, power and artistic expertise. The emergence of such features as the multifaceted columns with projecting square capitals signal the arrival of the new Chola style.

Intended to display the emperor's vision of his power and his relationship to the universal order, the temple was the site of the major royal ceremonies such as anointing the emperor and linking him with its deity, Shiva, and the daily rituals of the deities were mirrored by those of the king. It is an architectural example showcasing the pure form of the Dravida type of temple architecture and representative of the Chola Empire ideology and the Tamil civilisation in Southern India. The temple "testify to the brilliant achievements of the Chola in architecture, sculpture, painting and bronze casting."

Construction

Statue of Rajaraja Chola Chola I who consecrated the temple

The architect and engineer of the temple was Kunjara Mallan Raja Raja Perunthachan as stated in inscriptions found at the temple. The temple was built per ancient texts called Vaastu Shastras and Agamas. The temple was built using a measure of 1 3/8-inch called an angula (24 units equalling 33 inches called a hasta, muzam, or kishku). This is the same measure found in ancient Lothal and other sites in the Indus Valley dating back 4000 – 6000 years. This same measure is used to build structures compliant with the Vaastu Shastras and Agamas today. While some builders use a different measure this is considered a standard due to its antiquity.

The solid base of the temple raises about 5 metres (16 feet), above which stone deities and representatives of Shiva dance. The big Nandi (bull), weighing about 20 tonnes is made of a single stone and is about 2 m in height, 6 m in length and 2.5 m in width. The presiding deity of lingam is 3.7m tall. The prakaram (outer precincts of the temple) measures 240m by 125m. The outer wall of the upper storey is carved with 108 dance karanas – postures of Bharathanatyam, the classical dance of Tamil Nadu. The shrine of Goddess was added by Pandyas during the 13th century, Subramanya Shrine by Vijayanagara rulers and the Vinayaka shrine was renovated by Maratha rulers. There were significant additions from the Thanjavur Nayaks.

A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera. It is characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated bod

Maxime Lalanne’s (1827-1886) highly refined etchings, with their subtle use of line and delicate sense of shading, exemplify the scope and depth of a medium that underwent a significant revival in the mid-nineteenth century. Inspired by the highly detailed prints of earlier practitioners such as Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669), artists like Lalanne sought to reassert the medium’s dominance as a fine art over its more mundane uses as a method for reproduction. Working alongside the publisher Alfred Cadart, Lalanne diligently worked to raise the profile of printmaking. As a founding member of the Société des Aquafortistes, he was a central figure of the etching revival, serving simultaneously as a fine artist, an intrepid entrepreneur, and a teacher.

Defining Lines explores Lalanne’s legacy and considers the multifaceted roles that he played between his first salon appearance in 1852 and his death in 1886. The first section reflects on Lalanne as an artist. Included are compositions in charcoal and graphite executed throughout his lifetime, as well as early lithographs, and a selection of prints he exhibited to acclaim at the national salon. This includes Paris, vu prise du Pont de la Concorde, for which he won a gold medal in 1866. The second section examines work Lalanne produced with the printer and publisher Alfred Cadart, a key figure in the etching revival, as well images he supplied for outside publications such as the Gazette des beaux arts. The final section of the exhibition explores imagery from the artist’s published treatises and considers his working methods through graphite studies, unfinished etchings, and a comparison of multiple print states.

On Explore - February 8, 2024 - Thanks to all my Flickr friends!

We know that ladybugs hibernate in the cold, but I even came across them in the park last month when the sun showed itself. It is also possible that this individual is looking for a new place for itself. It would be fair to say that I was surprised by the ladybug that I chanced upon on a snowdrop on a cloudy and cold morning. This is the photo I captured by quickly grabbing my camera from my car and taking it without a tripod. The delicate balance of nature never fails to amaze me.

Ladybugs, like many other insects, go through a period of dormancy during the winter months, known as hibernation. During hibernation, ladybugs typically seek out sheltered spots such as under leaf litter, in tree bark crevices, or inside buildings to protect themselves from the cold temperatures. They enter a state of reduced metabolic activity, conserving energy until warmer weather returns.

Ladybugs hibernate in groups, which provides them with added protection and warmth. They release a chemical signal that attracts other ladybugs to gather in clusters, known as aggregations. These aggregations can sometimes be quite large, with thousands of ladybugs huddled together.

As the weather begins to warm up in spring, ladybugs become more active and start to emerge from their hibernation sites. They begin searching for food and mates to start the reproductive cycle anew. This emergence from hibernation is often observed by people who may find ladybugs crawling out of their winter hiding spots and venturing into the open once again.

Ladybug populations in the UK can vary depending on factors such as habitat, climate, and food availability. While specific population numbers may not be readily available, ladybugs are common and widespread throughout the UK, with numerous species found across various habitats including gardens, parks, woodlands, and agricultural fields.

Ladybugs play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and supporting biodiversity. Some of the benefits they provide in natural life include:

Controlling nature's pests: Ladybugs are voracious predators of aphids, scale insects, mites, and other garden pests. By feeding on these pests, ladybugs help to keep their populations in check, reducing the need for chemical pesticides in agriculture and gardening.

Pollination: While ladybugs are primarily known as predators, some species also feed on pollen and nectar. As they move from flower to flower in search of food, they inadvertently aid in pollination, facilitating the reproduction of flowering plants.

Indicator Species: Changes in ladybug populations can serve as indicators of environmental health. Monitoring ladybug populations can help scientists assess the impact of habitat loss, climate change, and pollution on ecosystems.

Food Source for Predators: Ladybugs serve as an important food source for various predators, including birds, spiders, and other insects. Their presence contributes to the food web and supports the survival of higher trophic levels in ecosystems.

Aesthetic Value: Ladybugs are beloved by many people for their bright colors, distinctive markings, and gentle demeanor. Their presence adds beauty and charm to gardens and natural landscapes, enhancing the overall aesthetic value of these environments.

Overall, ladybugs play multifaceted roles in ecosystems, from providing valuable ecosystem services to captivating human observers with their fascinating behavior and appearance. Protecting and conserving ladybug populations is essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems and promoting sustainable agriculture and gardening practices.

I've captured some moments with my camera, and I sincerely hope you'll find the same joy in viewing these images as I did in capturing them.

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L’any 1982 l’artista polifacètic (pintor, dibuixant, escultor, escenògraf…) Lluís Mateu i Riera plasmà a la Plaça de la Vila un dels seus dos grups escultòrics més destacats, tres obres escultòriques erigides en memòria de les llúdrigues, un animal antigament molt abundant al Parc de les Deveses i extingit a mitjans segle XX, el qual ha retornat recentment gràcies a mesures de conservació.

Aquestes tres figures d’extrema simplicitat, d’un naturalisme quasi simbòlic, han aportat el nom popular de Plaça de les Llúdrigues a la Plaça de la Vila.

Salt (el Gironès) CAT.

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The Otters of Salt.

In 1982 the multifaceted artist (painter, draftsman, sculptor, scenographer...) Lluís Mateu i Riera created one of his two most outstanding sculptural groups in Plaça de la Vila, three sculptural works erected in memory of otters, an animal formerly very abundant in the Parc de les Deveses and extinct in the mid-20th century, which has recently returned thanks to conservation measures.

These three figures of extreme simplicity, of an almost symbolic naturalism, have contributed the popular name of Plaça de les Llúdrigues to Plaça de la Vila.

Salt (the Gironès) CAT.

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