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Only few days till Christmas. Days of peace they say... Is it only me or is it exactly the opposite? I feel quite a peace all the year long, but NOT on the Christmas. Everybody is rushing, it is loud everywhere, all the marketing is really disgusting and everybody make everything for not to be quiet and peaceful. For my part, I close my eyes and ears, jump down this rollercoaster and come out exhausted on 2nd January. After then, the freedom come...
The darkness of an ancient entity, primordal fear from the shadows, presence of something right behind you. Turn around, all you see is waving branches. You are alone. Alone in your crazy reality. Something wants to get inside. Than you realize, the something is a guy with a camera, who wants to get into your ancient shadows. Not even primordal fears of yours cannot stop him!
No Photoshop shenanigans here folks. It's a reflection of playing cards in Mylar.
Macro Monday: "Unusual Patterns"
and
Monday Music Mania: Desperado
"Don't you draw the Queen of Diamonds, boy; she'll beat you if she's able. You know the Queen of Hearts is always your best bet..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUg10CPelvo
HMM & HMMM
Wanted to share a message from the Director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology:
"I often talk about the power of birds, but this year they take on an even more powerful meaning. They enliven our days, brighten the trees, serenade in our backyards and city parks, and bestow us with so much joy and hope, all bundled together in feathers and lively personalities."
Working in a hospital is a bit stressful these days, but when I get home the birds take me away from it all.
Let's stay connected, if needed dust off those archives!
The Temple of Aphaia (Greek: Ναός Αφαίας) or Afea is located within a sanctuary complex dedicated to the goddess Aphaia on the Greek island of Aigina, which lies in the Saronic Gulf. Formerly known as the Temple of Jupiter Panhellenius, the great Doric temple is now recognized as dedicated to the mother-goddess Aphaia. It was a favorite of the neoclassical and romantic artists such as J. M. W. Turner. It stands on a c. 160 m peak on the eastern side of the island approximately 13 km east by road from the main port.
O Ναός της (Αθηνάς) Αφαίας βρίσκεται στην Αίγινα, στο ιερό αφιερωμένο στην ομώνυμη θεότητα. Βρίσκεται σε ύψος 160 μέτρων στην ανατολική πλευρά του νησιού. Το ιερό επίσης βρίσκεται 29 περίπου χιλιόμετρα νοτιοδυτικά της Ακρόπολης των Αθηνών.
part of "Procession" by Nicole Eisenman, Whitney Museum Biennial, New York City [the artist requested that the installation be removed because of museum trustee Warren Kanders' ownership of a company that makes teargas grenades used in subduing protests, which was also exhibited at the biennial]
with 10 different kinds of blossoms (ToC below)
in our rock garden - Frankfurt-Nordend
... for a Happy Sunday !
(and some playing with Nik Collections during one of the various yesterdays rainshowers)
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Table of content (from left to right :-))
For a larger view of each blossom, just click on the name.
Upper part:
- Large Speedwell / Dunkelblauer Ehrenpreis (Veronica teucrium )
- Dalmatian Bellflowers / Dalmatiner Polster-Glockenblumen (Campanula portenschlagiana)
- Corydalis / Lerchensporn (Corydalis ochroleuca)
- Welsh Poppy / Gelber Schein-Mohn (Meconopsis cambrica)
Middle section:
- Rockrose / Sonnenroeschen (Helianthemum)
- Pink Cranesbill / Storchschnabel (Geranium x oxonianum)
- Bloody Cranesbill / Blutroter Storchschnabel (Geranium sanguineum)
- French Cranesbill / Basken-Storchschnabel (Geranium endressii)
Lower part:
- Dusty Miller / Vexiernelke, Kronen-Lichtnelke (Silene coronaria)
- Yellow Columbine / Akelei (Aquilegia)
An 8 shot pano, looking across the lake to reflections of the Fisheries and Parish Church at Port of Mentieth
Texture of Water what you see when you have the sun shade open in the car and a monsoon starts up, but an interesting shot, wet in North Carolina.
The Savannah sparrow is one of the most common songbirds in all of North America and has a range that stretches out across most of the continent in various seasons. It breeds across most of Canada and Alaska as well as virtually all the northern states. It can be found primarily in open grasslands as well as in meadows, pastures, prairies, salt marshes, and tundra. In autumn, most Savannah sparrows migrate to the southern states as well as into Mexico and other parts of Central America.
During breeding season the Savannah sparrow feeds primarily on insects including beetles, flies, grasshopper, spiders, and millipedes. They forage by walking through grassy areas on the ground or among shrubs and short trees. They sometimes fly to catch insects midair, and those that live on the coast sometimes eat small crustaceans on beaches. The Savannah sparrow also eats a variety of seeds and berries.
I found this and ten thousand other Savannah Sparrows (Okay maybe not that many) along Joe Overstreet Road. Osceola County, Florida.
Forbes of Kingennie is a country retreat I spent the weekend at a few weeks ago. It’s a beautiful place where you can hire a lodge or a private cabin, spend an enjoyable day fishing in the well-stocked reserves, golfing on the private course or one of many other fun activities that I didn't get to try because I was daft enough to be getting up long before dawn to take photographs.
Actually the morning sunrise was so stunning that I’m pretty sure I got the better part of the deal and at least I wasn't among those that were so hungover that they could face the sun when eventually they did rise.
The shot is centred on the main building of the complex with rental lodges and holiday homes either side. Taken at approximately 5 minutes after the sun broke the horizon it was captured in a single frame taken over 15 seconds with an ND filter to help smooth what little movement there was in the water.
A couple of chairs and a bottle of Ouzo on the small round table under an old arched terrace, are waiting for the casual passerby, searching for a relaxing corner. Kimolos is an island with rich history records. According to tradition, it is named after Kimolos, the very first resident of the island. Echinousa is also a recorded name of the island during the ancient times, probably because of the snake Echidna (viper), being common even today on the island. Since the ancient era, it has been a battlefield between Ancient Athens, the ruler of the island, and Sparta, the ruler of Milos. Since those times, the rocky lands of the southern coast provided Kimolia Gi-Kimolian Earth, a valuable trade good, which made the island a major trade hub. Ottoman Empire ruled the island until 1829, when the newborn Greek state annexed it along with the rest of Cyclades.
Flower of Hyacinth .
Hyacinth in the language of flowers symbolizes fun, but it also has other meanings depending on the color. Purple hyacinth indicates consistency and sincerity.
On the higher mountains the first snow has fallen, but here around this meander of river the last colors of autumn are resisting. I think it deserved a photo.
Sulle montagne più alte è caduta la prima neve, ma intorno a questo meandro del fiume resistono le ultime cromie autunnali; credo meritassero una foto.
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Tonight, a little before sunset, the evening mist had already begun to appear, when a terrible noise was heard. A large flock of crows was looking for a place to spend the night and eat something early tomorrow. They chose an excellent place because in my neighborhood there are many walnuts still left on the tree.
Nevada City is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Montana, United States. In the 1880s, it was one of the two major centers of Commerce in what was known as one of the "Richest Gold Strikes in the Rocky Mountain West", sharing this role with its sister city Virginia City. Since the late 1990s, Nevada City has become a tourist attraction for its collection of 19th century buildings within or surrounding the Nevada City Museum & Music Hall.
Archaeological evidence found between the Music Hall and the Nevada City Hotel would indicate earlier than mining era habitation, possibly by white hunters or trappers. The earliest white hunters and trappers in the area had no conscious intention of establishing a city on the site, because the existence of a city would have presumably destroyed their economic base, which was based on the harvesting of beaver.
Nevada City, settled June 6, 1863, contemporary in settlement with Virginia City, as miners following the Fairweather party settled the length of Alder Gulch, and established homes, and businesses in convenient locations, the length of the gulch was known as 14 mile city. Nevada City was the first to become an incorporated city, on February 9, 1865, fully constituted a body corporate and politic. In 1896, the Conrey Placer Mining Company was organized to dredge the gulch for the next 24 years, destroying many of Nevada City’s buildings. The dredges were then disassembled and the heavy wooden barges were left to slowly be reclaimed by nature.
Nevada City was populated by placer miners working several mining districts including Browns Gulch just south of the town and Granite Creek, about two miles northwest of Nevada City. Nevada City was occupied by residents as early as June 6, 1863, and its boom era was between 1863–1875, at this point it was boasted that Nevada City was home to dozens of stores and housing that stretched for six blocks (“Nevada City.”). By 1869, the population of the mining camp had fallen to about 100 people. In 1869 mercantile representation included three general stores, and two saloons. In April 1872, the city contained one miners' store, one brewery, blacksmith shop, butcher shop, livery stable, and a Masonic Hall. Most of the citizens were engaged in mining pursuits, but some of the residents had farms and stock in the valley. In 1875 Nevada City's Population was still in decline, by 1880 the Nevada City census listed 50 people occupying 16 dwellings (US Census 1880). The most commonly listed occupation of Nevada City's working class was "placer miner."
When the mining had come to an end in 1922, about $2.5 billion worth of gold in today's market had been extracted.
Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art. ----Ralph Waldo Emerson
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This photograph has achieved the following highest awards:
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Port of Melbourne is Australia’s largest capital city container and general cargo port, handling more than one-third of the Australia's container trade.
Another shot of the abandoned house in better lighting conditions.
I know not how it was - but, with the first glimpse of the building, a sense of insufferable gloom pervaded my spirit. E.A.P. The fall of the house of Usher
Had a fairly chilly day at Bempton chasing owls, no sea birds on the cliffs to speak of so everyone was chasing owls. With great thanks to Bill Bailey for the title :)
Many thanks to all who comment, fave or just enjoy looking, it really is very much appreciated!
Hallgrímskirkja is a Lutheran (Church of Iceland) parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland. At 74.5 metres (244 ft) high, it is the largest church in Iceland and among the tallest structures in the country. The church is named after the Icelandic poet and clergyman Hallgrímur Pétursson (1614–1674), author of the Passion Hymns.
Situated on a hilltop near the centre of Reykjavík, the church is one of the city's best-known landmarks. State Architect Guðjón Samúelsson's design of the church was commissioned in 1937. He is said to have designed it to resemble the trap rocks, mountains and glaciers of Iceland's landscape. It took 41 years to build the church: construction started in 1945 and ended in 1986, but the landmark tower was completed long before the whole church was finished. (Wikipedia)
The Shock of the New
This is the continuing series of images entitled ‘Shock of the New’. I’m showing how Modern Architecture has embedded itself with the more Traditional Architectural styles. Some successful, some in my view not so. But we’re all different. You may like them. What It does tell you however, is that progress cannot be stopped. There are forces greater than you out there.
A small river flowing across the southern part of the Moskva-Oka plain within the Serpukhov district of Moscow oblast
The (nearly) Halloween Blue Moon of 2020 above Earth's shadow with night approaching, held up by a spruce spire.
One lovely aspect of lockdown was the opportunity to connect with nature in my own garden.
Now the youngsters have fledged we are regularly invaded by six or seven of these busy beauties
Long tailed tit - Aegithalos caudatus
My Garden
Many thanks as always to everyone who passes by to view my photos and particularly to those who take the time to comment on or fave them. It is very much appreciated and welcome.
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Alyth is a town in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
The Burn of Alyth runs through the town with footbridges criss-crossing it.
Once the weather becomes warmer, the Western Boxelder bugs leave the warmth of our houses and start exploring the great outdoors. Even though I appreciate knowing who or what is sharing my abode, I do appreciate that they vacate the premises for awhile. ;) There's great information to be found here...https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxelder_bug
A little over 30 miles to the south of Silver City, New Mexico is an area of large, sculpted rock formations known as City of Rocks. The rocks are about 40 feet tall and cluster in groups.
so I'm sitting in a brewery... (why do all my stories start with that?!)
and I'm facing this. I'd been hiking all day and the camera was stowed in the car for the day. I'm not getting up, I'm not getting up..... Dang it, I gotta get up!!
the house itself had fantastic lines and angles that were screaming at me and then the setting sun hit that wonderful out of place tree, so here it is, hope you like it as much as I do.