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My First night at Zion.
Everything we are and everything in the universe and on Earth originated from stardust, and it continually floats through us even today. It directly connects us to the universe, rebuilding our bodies over and over again during our lifetimes.
This was shot along the watchman Trail, My original Plan was to shoot the MW on the other side of the Watchman formation, but I was running late and had to stop here and shoot. If I waited any longer I would lose the core off the right side of the composition, so when I saw this fence I knew that would help with the layering in the scene. I tried to get some light on the fence coming in from the left but not draw the eye away from the Milky Way and hoping to keep the brightness visible in the galactic core, so this time I had a couple of subway napkins over the front of my light panel to dim down the foreground(a tip I learned from Wayne) and somewhat layer the scene if you will. :)
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The name Piz Gloria originated in Ian Fleming's James Bond novel On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963), wherein the hideout of the villain, Ernst Stavro Blofeld, is a mountain-top building containing an allergies investigation clinic.
Flowery History
Though they have been grown in Europe for well over two hundred years, Dahlias are thought to originate in Mexico and are that country’s national flower. Dahlias are believed to have been named by 18th-century Spanish botanist Abbé Cavanille in honor of Andreas Dahl, a Swedish scientist and environmentalist.
Petals or Florets?
Dahlia florets are often mistakenly called petals, even by horticulturists, but in fact every floret is a flower in its own right. Dahlias are part of the Asteraceae family, also known as the Daisy, Aster or Composite family. The name Asteraceae refers to the flowers’ appearance, which resembles a star surrounded by rays.
Vegetable Tubers
The Aztecs grew dahlia tubers as a food crop but attempts to introduce them to the European diet didn’t succeed. Can you see dahlia tubers as the next must-try vegetable?
Types of Dahlia
There has been much debate over the classification of dahlias. In 1904, there were officially only five types: cactus, pompom, single, show and fancy. More recently, many more types have appeared and from 2010 dahlias have been split into fourteen groups.
Nearly Every Colour of the Rainbow
Dahlias come in a huge variety of colours and like most unscented flowers they use their vibrant blooms to attract pollinating insects. Dahlias can be found in almost every colour except blue.
Sweet Petite to Dinner Plate
Dahlias come all sizes – from a dainty diameter of 2cm to show-stopping varieties known as ‘dinner plate’ dahlias, which can grow up to 25cm in diameter.
Dahlia Café au Lait
There has been a huge surge of interest in Café au Lait dahlias over the last couple of years. Café au Lait dahlias are a delicate blush-toned peachy ivory with eye-catching blooms that can grow to up to 25cm in diameter.
The Meaning of Dahlias
In the language of flowers, also known as florography, dahlias represent “dignity” and “my gratitude exceeds your care”.
This plant originates from North and Central Africa, where it was found along the Nile River in Egypt. For thousands of years it was used by Egyptians and Mayans as part of funerary ceremonies
Texture by piccy.com and me
The river originates in the Králický Sněžník mountains in north-western Moravia, not far from the border with Poland. The lowlands formed by the river are the Upper Moravian Vale or Hornomoravský úval and then the Lower Morava Valley or Dolnomoravský úval in Moravia, the Morava Field or Marchfeld in Lower Austria, and the Záhorie Lowland or Záhorská nížina in Slovakia. The latter three are actually continuous parts of one large basin, forming the major part of the Vienna Basin.
In the Czech Republic, there are some larger towns lying upon Morava, particularly Olomouc, Kroměříž, Otrokovice, Uherské Hradiště and Hodonín. Brno, the second largest city of Czech Republic, lies within the river basin.[1] The catchment area of the river has a population of c. 3,5 million people.[1] Downstream from Hodonín, the river flows along sparsely inhabited, forested border area, all the way to its outfall into the Danube, just below the Devín Castle at the outskirts of the Slovak capital Bratislava. After 352 km (219 mi) of its course, the Morava feeds the Danube by an average discharge rate of 110 m3/s (3,900 cu ft/s), gathered from a drainage area of 26,658 km2 (10,293 sq mi).
Glacial ice floes originating from Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon float into the North Atlantic where they are returned onto the black volcanic beach.
Now where is my Gin?
Despite being from the cactus family, the May flower does not have any thorns. It originates in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and is scientifically known as schlumbergera truncata.
Its preferences are similar to orchids in terms of support. In its natural environment it prefers to use tree trunks as support. Therefore, this place is one of the best to keep your flower.
The name of this plant became popular due to its flowering, which takes place in May. However, it can be known in other ways depending on the region you are in. Thus, other common names are: silk flower, easter cactus for the southern hemisphere and christmas cactus for the northern hemisphere.
This flower fell in love with gardening enthusiasts because it is medium in size, has a huge variety of colors such as pink, pale yellow, red, orange and white, in addition to being very easy to grow.
The May flower reaches 30 cm in height, and can be kept in smaller pots with a diameter of 10 cm. Another curiosity is that if this plant is pollinated, it produces pink fruits with 1 to 2 cm when ripe.
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This plant blooms in autumn, which in Brazil takes place between March and May. This time is close to Easter, which is also related to the flower. On the other hand, it can still bloom around Christmas in the Northern Hemisphere.
In this way, the May flower is linked to festivals that symbolize rebirth and life. Because it has many cheerful colors, it brings more liveliness to any environment in which it is, valuing any garden decoration around it.
The name silk flower is related to the soft and delicate texture of this flower. Therefore, these definitions are also among its meanings, offering more softness to the place where it is grown. That's why you can even stay in the plants to improve the energy of the house.
If offered as a gift, its symbolism indicates an attitude of pure and true feeling. It can also be used for declarations of love, representing the sincerity of the relationship.
The Highland is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, bred to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region.
Highland cattle descend from the Hamitic Longhorn, which were brought to Britain by Neolithic farmers in the second millennium BC, as the cattle migrated northwards through Africa and Europe. Highland cattle were historically of great importance to the economy, with the cattle being raised for meat primarily and sold in England.
The 1885 herd book describes two distinct types of Highland cattle. One was the West Highland, or Kyloe, originating and living mostly in the Outer Hebrides, which had harsher conditions. These cattle tended to be smaller, to have black coats and, due to their more rugged environment, to have long hair. These cattle were named due to the practice of relocating them. The kyles are narrow straits of water, and the cattle were driven across them to get to market.
The other type was the mainland; these tended to be larger because their pastures provided richer nutrients. They came in a range of colours, most frequently dun or red.[6] These types have now been crossbred so that there is no distinct difference.
Since the early 20th century, breeding stock has been exported to many parts of the world, especially Australia and North America.
It is estimated that there are now around 15,000 Highland cattle in the United Kingdom.
Google Tr/ Dettifoss falls originate from the glacial river Jökulsá á Fjöllum which descends from the famous Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe and flows into the Greenland Sea to the north. A very long canyon crosses the desert landscape of the region and the Jökulsá á Fjöllum therefore offers us several magnificent waterfalls in the process. We find Selfoss, first, then Dettifoss, the most famous, and two other waterfalls Fossvogur and Hafragilsfoss located a few kilometers downstream.
Dettifoss is very powerful and the crashing of water on the ground can be heard from afar. Also, we can guess that we are approaching a powerful waterfall when we see for miles the mist that rises very high above the waterfall.
On site, you can really get very close to the waterfall, the noise is totally deafening and you really realize the incredible power of the waterfall.
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width of 100 meters, a height of 44 meters and also a flow that varies from 200 m3 to 600 m3 *
Salers calf, three days old.
One of the oldest European breeds, the Salers originates in the Auvergne region of the Massif Central in France.
This little guy was born in one of the fields at the bottom of my track. He’s such a wee sweetie! His mother is absolutely huge but is very tender and nurturing with him. Because the Salers females produce so much high-quality milk, it won’t take long before the calf is big and strong.
I’ve called him Jean-Michel. There is another, three month old calf in the same field - Alex. Alex’s dam died shortly after he was born and has been being hand-fed by my friends. He has now been paired with the other Salers mother, whose baby died at birth, last week. Both calves and mothers are doing very well.
South Carrick Hills
SW Scotland
Arundina, or bamboo orchid (Arundina graminifolia) is a species originating in tropical Asia, extending from India, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, northern China to Indonesia and the Pacific islands. It was introduced in Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and Panama.
It is a multiperene terrestrial orchid with a reed stem, forming large masses that grow up to a height of 70 cm to 2 m.
It blooms in summer and autumn, with splendid flowers (ten at most) in succession at the end of the branches. The flowers, 5 to 8 cm in diameter, have a pink lilac hue and a white disc with a purple lip.
With only 200 plants growing in the wild in Singapore, the species is close to extinction in this country, caused in large part by the destruction of its natural habitat, namely the rainforest and mangroves.
Today it is common and abundant in Brazil, mainly on the coast of Paraná, being widely used in landscaping.
Informations taken from Wikipedia
This photo is my tribute to International Women's Day, although I believe that every day should be dedicated to everyone without distinction.
However, I see some similarities between this very interesting flower and women in general, always balancing themselves in the situations of any kind. Many reach a height not proportional to the delicacy of their shape, either in their professional life or in the strength they acquire from the hard life that most of them lead...
The Highland is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, bred to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region.
Highland cattle descend from the Hamitic Longhorn, which were brought to Britain by Neolithic farmers in the second millennium BC, as the cattle migrated northwards through Africa and Europe. Highland cattle were historically of great importance to the economy, with the cattle being raised for meat primarily and sold in England.
The 1885 herd book describes two distinct types of Highland cattle. One was the West Highland, or Kyloe, originating and living mostly in the Outer Hebrides, which had harsher conditions. These cattle tended to be smaller, to have black coats and, due to their more rugged environment, to have long hair. These cattle were named due to the practice of relocating them. The kyles are narrow straits of water, and the cattle were driven across them to get to market.
The other type was the mainland; these tended to be larger because their pastures provided richer nutrients. They came in a range of colours, most frequently dun or red. These types have now been crossbred so that there is no distinct difference.
Since the early 20th century, breeding stock has been exported to many parts of the world, especially Australia and North America.
It is estimated that there are now around 15,000 Highland cattle in the United Kingdom.
Strelitzia reginae
Herbaceous plant originating in South Africa.
It is grown in gardens of tropical and subtropical regions and appreciated by the beauty of its flowers.
The scientific term for this plant "Strelitzia reginae" is a tribute to Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, wife of King George III of England, who died in 1818.
Very sought after for sophisticated landscaping projects.
São Bento do Sapucaí, São Paulo, Brazil.
Whilst not the biggest of the major glaciers in Los Glaciares National Park, Spegazzini Glacier is a hugely impressive sight, if for no other reason than the sheer size of its wall, which can tower as high as 135 metres (440 feet).
The Spegazzini glacier is one of the bordering glaciers between Argentina and Chile after the Agreement to specify the route of the limit from Mount Fitz Roy to Cerro Daudet in 1998 . The lower section of the glacier is located in Argentina, in the Lago Argentino department of the Santa Cruz province . Its source is in Chile, in the province of Último Esperanza in the Magallanes region . It is protected by the Bernardo O'Higgins and Los Glaciares National Parks.
It has an area of 134 km² and an average width of 1.5 km . The glacier originates from the South Patagonian ice field and flows eastward, reaching the Spegazzini arm of Lake Argentino . Its main characteristic is the great height of its front, which reaches 135 m, making it the highest in Los Glaciares National Park and one of the most important. The vegetation around it produces a marked contrast of colors, produced by glacier erosion, humidity, wind and the sun.
It owes its name to the botanist Carlos Luis Spegazzini , who was the first to study the local flora.
The glacier is fed by the Mayo Norte and Peineta glaciers. In addition, it has the peculiarity of not showing signs of retreat, which is a phenomenon common to large glaciers.
📍 Los Glaciares National Park, El Calafate, Lago Argentino, Santa Cruz, Argentina
That “peace” sign originated as a symbol for nuclear disarmament back in the 1950s post-War II period. It is originally conceived as a semaphore signal to stop. The letter N and D are scripted into the circle to represent the words “Nuclear” and “Disarmament.” In the 60s it was co-opted to represent the American led war in Vietnam’s anti war movement.
A New York City Greenwich Village building decorated for the holidays.
originated from a small small hill in my homewoods. I shot this in early October when the trees and grasses slowly begins to change the colors ! Its one of my favorite places there because you have a beautiful view of the sunset :-)
That evening there were exactly 3 clouds in the sky, one of them is now here in this image hehe ;-))
Hope you enjoy that and can feel what i felt !
Enjoy your time !!
Many thanks for visit,comment or fav my images !!!
Please view in black ( Press L )!! Its better for your eyes hehe ;-))
The Athabasca River originates in the Columbia Icefield, in Jasper National Park, flowing northwards to the Arctic Ocean. These falls may be only 23 meters high but form a true force of nature.
Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.
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Tulips originated in Asia and were brought to Europe during the 16th century. By the 17th century Holland was experiencing a Golden Age. There was a lot of demand for luxury items such as tulips, by the newly rich. The bi-color tulips were rare enough to command high prices and demand soon outstripped supply. Prices escalated tempting even tradesmen to give up their professions and trade in tulip bulbs. 312
The cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), also called cyans, originates from the southeastern Mediterranean region. It is believed to have been naturalised throughout Central Europe by travellers who carried her seed, where it has been populated in many cereal fields ever since. This circumstance already earned her the name Kornblume in the Middle Ages. They are now more commonly found at organically managed field edges.
This beautiful plant originates from arid deserts around the globe. Adenium obesum are more commonly known as the Desert Rose, and belong to the succulent family. ... Adenium obesum is a popular choice for bonsai, as they are able to be shaped and will grow in a small container. They also make an exciting feature plant.
This shade of Desert Rose was a first for me.
The Highland is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, bred to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region.
Highland cattle descend from the Hamitic Longhorn, which were brought to Britain by Neolithic farmers in the second millennium BC, as the cattle migrated northwards through Africa and Europe. Highland cattle were historically of great importance to the economy, with the cattle being raised for meat primarily and sold in England.
The 1885 herd book describes two distinct types of Highland cattle. One was the West Highland, or Kyloe, originating and living mostly in the Outer Hebrides, which had harsher conditions. These cattle tended to be smaller, to have black coats and, due to their more rugged environment, to have long hair. These cattle were named due to the practice of relocating them. The kyles are narrow straits of water, and the cattle were driven across them to get to market.
The other type was the mainland; these tended to be larger because their pastures provided richer nutrients. They came in a range of colours, most frequently dun or red. These types have now been crossbred so that there is no distinct difference.
Since the early 20th century, breeding stock has been exported to many parts of the world, especially Australia and North America.
It is estimated that there are now around 15,000 Highland cattle in the United Kingdom.
Alara Stream
Alara Stream is a stream that originates from the Akdağ and Kuşak mountains of 2.647 altitude in the Central Taurus Mountains and flows through the greenery of about 62 km and pours into the Mediterranean. Its current name is Ulugüney Stream. It can be reached from Okurcalar Town of Alanya.
The Alara Region, where the stream passes, has been a settlement for many seafaring communities throughout history. It was used as a stopping point for caravans on the Silk Road during the Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman Empire times.
The rafting and canoe trail above the Alara Stream starts in Güzelbağ and ends at Alara Castle. In Alara Stream, which has many fish restaurants around, you can also have picnic, swimming, hiking, fishing and photographing activities. You can visit Alara Castle and Alara Han. Swimming in the very cool waters of the stream is a pleasure in extreme heat. Alara Han is approximately 38 km from Alanya and 39 km from Side. You can spend a nice day in the region with history and natural beauties.
Gingerbread is believed to originate in the Victorian era, where it was used to make Christmas tree decorations.
Although people gave holiday gifts prior to the Victorian era, the gift-giving was usually centered around the New Year celebration. The Victorians popularized the tradition of giving Christmas gifts.
For Macro Mondays, the theme is: Traditions. Happy Macro Mondays/ HMM
The 'Gingerbread lady' is just over 1 inch wide.
Hyacinths originated in the eastern Mediterranean and were brought further west by the Greeks and Romans.
Homer mentions hyacinths in the Odyssey to represent a kind of classical beauty associated with Greek traditions.
Edgar Allan Poe had also a "botanist's obsession" suggesting that Helen's hair resembles the bunchy shape of the hyacinth in his famous poem:
"On desperate seas long wont to roam,
Thy hyacinth hair, thy classic face,
Thy Naiad airs have brought me home
To the glory that was Greece
And the grandeur that was Rome."
by Edgar Allan Poe (To Helen, stanza 2)
The Highland is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, bred to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region.
Highland cattle descend from the Hamitic Longhorn, which were brought to Britain by Neolithic farmers in the second millennium BC, as the cattle migrated northwards through Africa and Europe. Highland cattle were historically of great importance to the economy, with the cattle being raised for meat primarily and sold in England.
The 1885 herd book describes two distinct types of Highland cattle. One was the West Highland, or Kyloe, originating and living mostly in the Outer Hebrides, which had harsher conditions. These cattle tended to be smaller, to have black coats and, due to their more rugged environment, to have long hair. These cattle were named due to the practice of relocating them. The kyles are narrow straits of water, and the cattle were driven across them to get to market.
The other type was the mainland; these tended to be larger because their pastures provided richer nutrients. They came in a range of colours, most frequently dun or red. These types have now been crossbred so that there is no distinct difference.
Since the early 20th century, breeding stock has been exported to many parts of the world, especially Australia and North America.
It is estimated that there are now around 15,000 Highland cattle in the United Kingdom.
The Highland is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, bred to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region.
Highland cattle descend from the Hamitic Longhorn, which were brought to Britain by Neolithic farmers in the second millennium BC, as the cattle migrated northwards through Africa and Europe. Highland cattle were historically of great importance to the economy, with the cattle being raised for meat primarily and sold in England.
The 1885 herd book describes two distinct types of Highland cattle. One was the West Highland, or Kyloe, originating and living mostly in the Outer Hebrides, which had harsher conditions. These cattle tended to be smaller, to have black coats and, due to their more rugged environment, to have long hair. These cattle were named due to the practice of relocating them. The kyles are narrow straits of water, and the cattle were driven across them to get to market.
The other type was the mainland; these tended to be larger because their pastures provided richer nutrients. They came in a range of colours, most frequently dun or red. These types have now been crossbred so that there is no distinct difference.
Since the early 20th century, breeding stock has been exported to many parts of the world, especially Australia and North America.
It is estimated that there are now around 15,000 Highland cattle in the United Kingdom.
"Cattleyas originate from Central and South America. The English orchid collector William Cattleya gave his name to the Cattleya. The Cattleya is the national flower of a number of South American countries (including Colombia). The plants are epiphytes; in the wild they grow on trees."
"It is difficult not to be impressed by a well-flowered Cattleya. No longer limited to white and various shades of lavender and purple, high quality flowers are available in the entire color spectrum (except true blue) and in a wide range of plant sizes. Most Cattleyas and their relatives are easy to grow. With reasonable care, they can be grown anywhere in the world."
This track, which originated in Hutton le hole is approaching Grange Farm in the village of Spaunton
Spaunton is a village and civil parish in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England Population less than 100 (2011)
The name Spaunton derives from Old Norse and means a farmstead or settlement which had shingle roofs. Spaunton is still the setting for a Court Leet. The court meets annually in October an decides on matters of encroachment onto the common land in the village and hands down fines to offenders
The Highland is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, bred to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region.
Highland cattle descend from the Hamitic Longhorn, which were brought to Britain by Neolithic farmers in the second millennium BC, as the cattle migrated northwards through Africa and Europe. Highland cattle were historically of great importance to the economy, with the cattle being raised for meat primarily and sold in England.
The 1885 herd book describes two distinct types of Highland cattle. One was the West Highland, or Kyloe, originating and living mostly in the Outer Hebrides, which had harsher conditions. These cattle tended to be smaller, to have black coats and, due to their more rugged environment, to have long hair. These cattle were named due to the practice of relocating them. The kyles are narrow straits of water, and the cattle were driven across them to get to market.
The other type was the mainland; these tended to be larger because their pastures provided richer nutrients. They came in a range of colours, most frequently dun or red. These types have now been crossbred so that there is no distinct difference.
Since the early 20th century, breeding stock has been exported to many parts of the world, especially Australia and North America.
It is estimated that there are now around 15,000 Highland cattle in the United Kingdom.
The Highland is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, bred to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region.
Highland cattle descend from the Hamitic Longhorn, which were brought to Britain by Neolithic farmers in the second millennium BC, as the cattle migrated northwards through Africa and Europe. Highland cattle were historically of great importance to the economy, with the cattle being raised for meat primarily and sold in England.
The 1885 herd book describes two distinct types of Highland cattle. One was the West Highland, or Kyloe, originating and living mostly in the Outer Hebrides, which had harsher conditions. These cattle tended to be smaller, to have black coats and, due to their more rugged environment, to have long hair. These cattle were named due to the practice of relocating them. The kyles are narrow straits of water, and the cattle were driven across them to get to market.
The other type was the mainland; these tended to be larger because their pastures provided richer nutrients. They came in a range of colours, most frequently dun or red. These types have now been crossbred so that there is no distinct difference.
Since the early 20th century, breeding stock has been exported to many parts of the world, especially Australia and North America.
It is estimated that there are now around 15,000 Highland cattle in the United Kingdom.
Originated from National Chung Hsing University, Transform the
campus environment plan. Since appreciate the University of Cambridge, The beautiful landscape of River Cam, So there is a section of river remediation. After completion, This is where the canoe training takes place.
Thank you for your visit, happy weekend !
緣起於國立中興大學，改造校園環境計畫。由於欣賞劍橋大學，康河的優美景觀，所以有這一段河川的整治。完工後，
這裡成為獨木舟訓練的地方。
祝福各位朋友 端午節快樂 !
The hibiscus originates from tropical Asia, but is also the national flower of Hawaii and equally well known as an ornament for the hairstyles of girls in Tahiti.
This beautiful flower was also depicted in the art of Paul Gauguin. A famous example is the oil painting "Women of Tahiti on the beach" from 1891.
Hibiskus oder auch Eibisch
Der Hibiskus stammt ursprünglich aus dem tropischen Asien, ist aber auch die Nationalblume von Hawaii und ebenso bekannt als Schmuck für die Frisuren der Mädchen auf Tahiti.
Diese wunderschöne Blume wurde auch in der Kunst von Paul Gauguin dargestellt. Ein berühmtes Beispiel ist das Ölgemälde "Frauen von Tahiti am Strand" von 1891.
A breed originating in The Netherlands. They have very interesting markings: white blaze from crown to nose, up to four white socks and a white tip to their undocked tails. They were first imported in the UK in the mid 80s.
Kniphofia uvaria originates from the Cape Province of South Africa,[1] and has been introduced into many parts of the world, such as North America, Australia, New Zealand, Patagonia and Europe as a garden plant. It is hardy in zones 5–10.... from Wiki
Smoke originated from wildfires in Oregon.
NOTE: Any provided GPS is usually only a rough estimate, and not intended to be the exact point where the photo was taken.
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Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Happy Caturday!!!
This image was a dream come true for me. You know how you see an encounter on a nature show and you say to yourself, what I wouldn’t give to see something like that out in the real world. Well, what I dreamed of seeing was a cheetah jumping on the roof of a jeep, and in the Masai Mara, it came true.
Cheetahs are caring, affectionate and dedicated mothers. They spend a long time caring for their cubs. Cubs typically stay with their mothers for one and a half to two years.
The cheetah originated over 4 million years ago. That’s long before any of the other big cats of today. They used to be found in North America when they crossed the Bering land bridge from Asia to the Americas before becoming extinct.
The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, reaching speeds of up to 113km/h. They can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 3 seconds. When running, cheetahs use their tail to steer, like a rudder for a boat.Cheetahs are the only large cat that can turn in mid-air while sprinting.
Cheetahs do not roar like lions, however they do have a range of other meaningful vocalisations such as purring, growling and a variety of contact calls which resemble bird-like chirping sounds. -Wikipedia
The plant originates from the Mediterranean region. In the Netherlands and Belgium, however, the plant has been present for many centuries and probably brought back by the Romans. Chicory can be found in roadsides, but can also be found along dikes, in dry grassland, near walls and on landfills. The flowering period runs from July to August.
Van oorsprong komt de plant uit het Middellandse Zeegebied. In Nederland en België is de plant echter al vele eeuwen lang aanwezig en waarschijnlijk door de Romeinen meegebracht. Cichorei komt voor in wegbermen, maar ook langs dijken, in droog grasland, bij muren en op vuilnisbelten kan ze worden aangetroffen. De bloeiperiode loopt van juli t/m augustus.
This flower originates from the West Balkans, however, today it has mostly disappeared. It lives only in two smallish areas in Central Eastern Europe. One of them is in Southern Hungary on a warm south-west facing lime-rich mountain slope.
The flower is about 20 cm tall and has white (or pale pink) flowers. It was the first protected wildflower in Hungary. It is so much appreciated that one of our coins bears this flower on its backside.
It usually blooms in February / March but sometimes - like this year - it opened its flowers in early January preceding even snowdrops.
The dahlia originates from the high plateaus of Mexico, where it originally grew as a wildflower. Indigenous peoples, including the Aztecs, cultivated these flowers not only for their aesthetic value but also used their long, hollow stems as water conduits. The botanical name, pinnata, honors Anders Dahl, an 18th-century Swedish botanist and student of Carl Linnaeus.
The Regal Pelargonium originates from South Africa and belongs to the Geraniaceae family, the cranesbill or storksbill family. How did this family get its special name? The name Pelargonium originates from the Greek ‘pelargos’ which means stork and refers to the mouth of the seed pod on the Regal Pelargonium.
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Holi is originated and is predominantly celebrated in the Indian subcontinent but has also spread to other regions of Asia and parts of the Western world through the Indian diaspora
Everyone is sticky in blue, yellow, green, and pink during Holi, a festival of colors and love that ushers in spring. Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited. This ancient tradition marks the end of winter and honors the triumph of good over evil.