The coffee-ring pattern originates from the capillary flow induced by the differential evaporation rates across the drop: liquid evaporating from the edge is replenished by liquid from the interior. . . The resulting edgeward flow can carry nearly all the dispersed material to the edge. As a function of time, this process exhibit a "rush-hour" effect, that is, a rapid acceleration of the edgeward flow at the final stage of the drying process. . .

Marmolada and Lake Fedaia (Dolomites) 20210922

This wonderful Dolomite lake at an altitude of 2057 meters is located on the slopes of the famous Marmolada glacier, from which it originates.

SÜDAFRIKA, unterwegs in Kapstdt , Bo Kaap, Dorp Straße mit bunten Häusern .

Bo-Kaap (Afrikaans; deutsch etwa: „Über dem Kap“), auch Malay Quarter („Malaienviertel“) oder Slamsebuurt[ („Islamviertel“), hieß bis 2017 Schotschekloof und ist ein Stadtteil von Kapstadt in der südafrikanischen Provinz Westkap. Er entstand als Siedlung von Kapmalaien, die bis heute die Mehrheit der Bewohner stellen.

Bo-Kaap wurde im 18. Jahrhundert von Kapmalaien besiedelt, nachdem sie aus der Sklaverei entlassen worden waren.

SOUTH AFRICA, on the road in Cape Town, Bo Kaap, Dorp Street with colorful houses.

Bo-Kaap (Afrikaans; German: “Over the Cape”), also Malay Quarter (“Malay Quarter”) or Slamsebuurt[ (“Islamic Quarter”), was called Schotschekloof until 2017 and is a district of Cape Town in the South African province of Western Cape. It originated as a settlement of Cape Malays, who still make up the majority of residents today.

Bo-Kaap was settled by Cape Malays in the 18th century after they were released from slavery.

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Originating from the CN in Independence, WI at Hi-Crush Whitehall, loaded frac sand heads east through Berea on the NS toward Wysox, PA to off loaded at D&I Silica. Thanks to Wak and Sham for the tip.

Koniks originate from Poland. A herd of geldings can be seen wandering on the Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve in Norfolk It is hoped that this will help maintain the natural environment of the broad. If the water level rises to a very high level during winter months the horses are moved to higher ground. They are self-reliant and wetland specialists that are proving to be a great boost for the ecology of the area. They love to graze on weeds, reeds and grass, thus helping to stimulate wildlife diversity in their fenland habitat.

The freesia flower originated in South Africa, and belongs to the Iris family which includes approximately 14 freesia species. This flower got its name when the botanist, Christian P. Ecklon, named the flower after Friedrich H.T. Freese, a fellow botanist, as a commemoration of their friendship. Freesia meanings include friendship, trust, and innocence, among various other meanings. Red freesia is especially associated with love and passion .....

Cochins originated from China in the early 1850s where it was known as the Shanghai or the Cochin-China. The original birds were received by Queen Victoria which led to great popularity for the breed. They are broad birds too and this is enhanced by the enormous amount of feathers that they have. The plumage is soft with short broad feathers and very feathery feet.

The Vizsla is a dog breed originating in Hungary, which belongs under the FCI group 7 (Pointer group). The Hungarian or Magyar Vizsla are sporting dogs and loyal companions, in addition to being the smallest of the all-round pointer-retriever breeds. The Vizsla's medium size is one of the breed's most appealing characteristics as a hunter of fowl and upland game, and through the centuries the Vizsla has held a rare position among sporting dogs – that of household companion and family dog.

The Vizsla is a natural hunter endowed with an excellent nose and an outstanding trainability. Although they are lively, gentle-mannered, demonstrably affectionate and sensitive, they are also fearless and possessed of a well-developed protective instinct.[1]

more:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vizsla

Cirrus clouds.

House Sparrows originated in the middle East and spread along with agriculture to most of Eurasia and parts of North Africa. Since the mid-19th century, it has reached most of the world, chiefly due to deliberate introductions, but also through natural and shipborne dispersal. Its introduced range encompasses most of North America, Central America, southern South America, southern Africa, part of West Africa, Australia, New Zealand and island throughout the world. It has greatly extended its range in northern Eurasia since the 1850

s and continues to do so , as was shown by its colonization around 1990 of Iceland and Rishiri Island, Japan. The extent of its range makes it the most widely distributed wild bird on the planet.

@Dusk, 攝於 祗园，京都

"The Shirakawa River (白川, Shirakawa) is a river in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The river originates in the foothills of Mount Hiei on the outskirts of Kyoto, through the Geisha district of Gion and eventually ends up in the Kamo River.

Its name, which means "white river" in Japanese, probably refers to the white coloured sand and gravel that it carries from the hills east of Kyoto.

Many ochaya (geisha houses) and restaurants line the banks of the Shirakawa as it passes through the geisha district of Gion, in Kyoto."

An image that originated from a song lyric. "Mine", legally known as Jasmin Stocker, grew up near my hometown. She regularly returns to her old home to perform the occasional concert.

The Midjourney prompt corresponds exactly to the text in German.

Ich bin hundert Jahre alt.

Mein Kopf ist voll, die Füße kalt. Die ganze Welt hat sich auf meine Brust gesetzt.

Der Mensch ist so ein argloses Geschöpf.

Das Meer ist aus Plastik,

der Hunger ist groß,

solang' du nicht matt bist, lass' ich dich nicht los.

Das alles hält sich, nur so lang, bis es hinüber ist irgendwann. Ich seh' nicht, wie die Sonne geht.

Ich seh' wie die Erde sich dreht. Du hast Stunden gezählt, bis dein Kind in den Brunnen fällt.(ha)

Das Meer ist aus Plastik,

der Hunger ist groß,

solang' du nicht matt bist, lass' ich dich nicht los.

Das alles hält sich, nur so lang, bis es hinüber ist, irgendwann.

Ich bin der Mensch und bin ein Tier.

Bin voller Scham, bin voller Gier. Such' nach dem Glück, das ich zerstör'.

Nichts davon hat mir gehört.

Das Meer ist aus Plastik.

Der Hunger ist groß.

Solang' du nicht matt bist.

Lass' ich dich nicht los.

Das alles hält sich nur so lang, bis es hinüber ist, irgendwann. --v 6.0 --style raw --ar 2:3

Mine - Hinüber

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This cockatoo is originated from the Wallacea. It was introduced to Hong Kong and adapted to the urban area. You can spot it easily in the urban parks in Hong Kong Island. However, it is a critically endangered species due to cagebird trade and the wild population is less than 2,500. Photo taken in Hong Kong. Jan 2021.

The River Kent in the south of Cumbria originates in hills surrounding Kentmere, and flows for around 20 miles into the north of Morecambe Bay. The upper reaches and the western bank of the estuary are located within the boundaries of the Lake District National Park. The village of Arnside is a short distance away from here, behind the camera, and is situated on the east bank of the Kent estuary. This is all within the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. On the other side of the river we can see Grange-over-Sands, which is a few miles south of the Lakes.

At the very highest tides the waters of Morecambe Bay fill the River Kent very quickly, leading to a phenomenon known as the Arnside Bore. This is when the water rushes up the river behind the crest of a wave. This obviously provides danger to anyone either on the river or at the edge of the river, and the Coastguard Station, seen on the left, sounds a loud warning siren several minutes before the bore is due to arrive.

The Ascension Convent (Ukrainian: Флорівський монастир, Russian: Флоровский монастырь) in the Kievan neighbourhood of Podil, also known as the Florivsky, originated in the 16th century as the wooden church of Sts. Florus and Laurus. Its buildings occupy the slopes of the Zamkova Hora.

Церква Воскресіння Ісуса Христа.

Воскресенская церковь (1824 г.) расположена на склоне горы на северо-запад от собора.

Представляет собой церковь-ротонду с примыкающими к ней с севера и юга прямоугольными объемами больничных келий, расположенных на крутом рельефе. За счет перепада рельефа со стороны главного фасада здание приподнято на высокий рустованный цоколь, в котором под ротондой размещено купольное подвальное помещение. Фасад ротонды украшает дорического ордера колоннада. На галереи боковых крыльев ведут криволинейные в плане лестницы. Формы здания характерны для стиля классицизма.

Завершается ротонда куполом с главкой. Над крыльями — вальмовая крыша. Композиция и пропорции здания совершенны. Сооружение является одним из лучших произведений архититектора А. И. Меленского. В период 1971 —1973 гг. выполнены реставрационные работы с полным восстановлением здания в первоначальных формах.

Меленський Андрій Іванович (1766 – січень 1833) – архітектор, представник стилю класицизму, перший київський міський архітектор (1799–1829). Народився в місті Москва в сім'ї військовослужбовця. Після навчання в Москві у архітітектора К. Бланка (від 1775) і згодом в "Експедиції Кремлівського строєнія" (1780–86), де сформувався як майстер-архітектор під впливом В.Баженова й М.Казакова, був відряджений до Санкт-Петербурга. 1787–92 вдосконалював майстерність, працюючи в "Кабінеті її Величності з будівництва палаців" під керівництвом Дж.Кваренгі. Призначений до спеціальної виїзної містобудівної комісії, одержав посаду волинського губернського архітектора і від 1799 працював у Києві.

Численні будинки, виконані в стилі довершеного класицизму за проектами Меленського або споруджені чи перебудовані за його участю та під керівництвом, понині домінують на багатьох ділянках історичної забудови Києва.

Протягом 30 років він керував губернською креслярнею, брав участь у складанні ген. плану Києва (1803–09).

Проведені М. містобудівні заходи значною мірою визначили сучасний характер планувальної структури центральної частини міста. Здійснив забудову Подолу після пожежі 1811, наблизивши до природного ландшафту прямокутну планувальну основу, запропоновану В.Гесте. М. належить ідея прокладання важливих магістралей міста, зокрема, Олександрівської (нині вул. Грушевського) та Васильківського шосе (нині вул. Велика Васильківська) й Хрещатика, який у серед. 19 ст. став головною вулицею Києва. 1803–06 на початку Хрещатика побудував перший міський театр (не зберігся). За проектами М. зведено чимало особняків, корпус присутствених місць (1809–10; не зберігся) на Печерську біля Маріїнського палацу. Тоді ж вперше М. були зроблені детальні обміри палацу для формування гол. міської площі. Серед більше 50-ти визначних архіт. памяток і містобудівних об'єктів, зведених за проектами М.: перший Контрактовий будинок на Подолі (1815–17); пам'ятник на честь повернення Києву магдебурзького права (1802–08); церква Миколи Доброго (1800–07); церква Різдва Пресвятої Богородиці (1810–14); Свято-Воскресенська церква (1820); Свято-Миколаївська церква-ротонда на Аскольдовій могилі (1810; 1934–36 перебудована на павільйон, 1997 відновлена); будови Київського Свято-Флорівського Вознесенського монастиря (1822–27).

1829 залишив службу за станом здоров'я, але продовжував практику архітектора.

П. у м. Київ. Похований на Щекавицькому кладовищі, знищеному за рад. часів (могила не збереглася).

Бондаренко Раїса Іванівна

Електронний ресурс] // Енциклопедія історії України.

The name Polperro originates from the Cornish Porthpyra (meaning Pyra's cove). Famous for its idyllic appearance and ancient fisherman's cottages; Polperro is a picturesque fishing village located in South East Cornwall. Polperro was first recognised as a fishing settlement with its first known record in the form of a Royal document dating back to 1303.

The iris originated in ancient Egypt, where it was sacred to the goddess Isis. Egyptians believed iris could guide souls to the afterlife and included them in funeral rites. The iris' association with rebirth and immortality led Egyptians to view it as a symbol of eternity

The oldest pub on Poole Quay.

Originating from 1635 and steeped in history this distinctive green tiled pub on the quayside is popular with locals and tourists alike. Pews, the bar and wood panelled walls adorned with old Poole photographs dominate the small cosy single room interior, while bench seating at the front provides a great place to watch the many activities taking place on the quay

The name Polperro originates from the Cornish Porthpyra (meaning Pyra's cove). Famous for its idyllic appearance and ancient fisherman's cottages; Polperro is a picturesque fishing village located in South East Cornwall. Polperro was first recognised as a fishing settlement with its first known record in the form of a Royal document dating back to 1303.

Sunflowers originate in the Americas. They were first domesticated in what is now Mexico and the Southern United States. Native American people grew sunflowers as a crop from Mexico to Southern Canada. In the 16th century the first crop breeds were brought from America to Europe by explorers.

Driving over the bridge, view from in between the barriers.

[ Passenger photograph ] !!!!!

The Penmaenpool toll bridge makes it just a short walk to the RSPB bird reserve at Coed Garth Gell and the facilities at Taicynhaeaf.

Penmaenpool Visitor Information

Penmaenpool (pronounced ‘Pen-mine-pool’) originated as the estate village to serve Penmaenuchaf Hall, the country residence for a Lancashire entrepeneur. The village consisted of a terrace of workers cottages, a model farm and a railway station. Penmaenpool Map & Directions

With free public parking with toilets, Penmaenpool is a great place to join the Mawddach Way or the Dolgellau to Barmouth railway walk, the Mawddach Trail.

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The Arno is a river in the Tuscany region of Italy. It is the most important river of central Italy after the Tiber.

The river originates on Monte Falterona in the Casentino area of the Apennines, and initially takes a southward curve. The river turns to the west near Arezzo passing through Florence, Empoli and Pisa, flowing into the Tyrrhenian Sea at Marina di Pisa.

With a length of 241 kilometres, it is the largest river in the region. It has many tributaries: Sieve at 60 kilometres long, Bisenzio at 49 kilometres, Ombrone Pistoiese at 47 kilometres, and the Era, Elsa, Pesa, and Pescia. The drainage basin amounts to more than 8,200 square kilometre and drains the waters of the following subbasins:

The Casentino, in the province of Arezzo, formed by the upper course of the river until its confluence with the Maestro della Chiana channel.

The Val di Chiana, a plain drained in the 18th century, which until then had been a marshy area tributary of the Tiber.

The upper Valdarno, a long valley bordered on the east by the Pratomagno massif and on the west by the hills around Siena.

The Sieve's basin, which flows into the Arno immediately before Florence.

The middle Valdarno, with the plain including Florence, Sesto Fiorentino, Prato, and Pistoia.

The lower Valdarno, with the valley of important tributaries such as the Pesa, Elsa, and Era and in which, after Pontedera, the Arno flows into the Ligurian Sea. The river has a very variable discharge, ranging from about 6 cubic metres per second to more than 2,000 cubic metres per second. The mouth of the river was once near Pisa but is now several kilometres westwards.

It crosses Florence, where it passes below the Ponte Vecchio and the Santa Trinita bridge (built by Bartolomeo Ammannati but inspired by Michelangelo). The river flooded this city regularly in historical times, most recently in 1966, with 4,500 cubic metres per second after rainfall of 437.2 millimetres in Badia Agnano and 190 millimetres in Florence, in only 24 hours.

Before Pisa, the Arno is crossed by the Imperial Canal at La Botte. This water channel passes under the Arno through a tunnel, and serves to drain the former area of the Lago di Bientina, which was once the largest lake in Tuscany before its reclamation.

The flow rate of the Arno is irregular. It is sometimes described as having a torrentlike behaviour, because it can easily go from almost dry to near flood in a few days. At the point where the Arno leaves the Apennines, flow measurements can vary between 0.56 and 3,540 cubic metres per second. New dams built upstream of Florence have greatly alleviated the problem in recent years.

The flood on November 4, 1966 collapsed the embankment in Florence, killing at least 40 people and damaging or destroying millions of works of art and rare books. New conservation techniques were inspired by the disaster, but even decades later hundreds of works still await restoration.

Classical ballet originated in Renaissance Italy and established its present form during the 19th century, is characterized by light, graceful, fluid movements and the use of pointe shoes. This was captured at the Photography Show 2019 at the NEC in Birmingham, UK.

The Highland is a Scottish breed of rustic beef cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Western Islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, able to withstand the harsh climatic conditions the region is known for.

The first herd-book dates from 1885; two types – the smaller Island , usually black, and the larger Mainland, usually dun, were registered as a single breed. Highland cattle are reared primarily for beef, and have been exported to several other countries.

Highland cattle were first imported into Canada in the 1880s. The Hon. Donald A. Smith, Lord Strathcona of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Robert Campbell of Strathclair, Manitoba, imported one bull each. There were also Highland cattle in Nova Scotia in the 1880s. However, their numbers were small until the 1920s when large-scale breeding and importing began. In the 1950s cattle were both imported and exported to North America, increasing the blood lines.

The Canadian Highland Cattle Society was officially accredited in 1964 and currently registers all purebred cattle in Canada. Towards the end of the 1990s, there was a large semen and embryo trade between the UK and Canada. However that has stopped, largely due to concerns over Bovine Spongiform Encephalitis (mad cow disease) outbreaks in the United Kingdom.

Today, Highland cattle are mainly found in eastern Canada. In 2001 the population for Canada and the United States of America combined was estimated at 10,000.

IN EXPLORE 4 January 2022

Bristol Cathedral is one of England's great medieval churches. It originated as an Augustinian Abbey, founded c. 1140 by prominent local citizen, Robert Fitzharding, who became first Lord Berkeley. The transepts of the church date from this period, but its most vivid remains can be seen in the Chapter House and Abbey Gatehouse. The Chapter House is a stunning Romanesque gem dating from c. 1160, one of the most important buildings of its era in the country, with stone walls decorated with a series of intricate, patterned, carvings.

The main glory of the Cathedral is its east end, described by the famous architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner as 'superior to anything else built in England and indeed in Europe at the same time'. This is one of the finest examples in the world of a medieval 'hall church', with the vaulted ceilings in the nave, choir, and aisles all at the same height.

In the 1530s the medieval nave was being rebuilt, but it was never finished because Henry VIII dissolved the abbey in 1539. The buildings might have been lost at this point but Henry began to create a series of 'New Foundation' Cathedrals, and Bristol was included in 1542 - possibly due to successful lobbying from the citizens of the most important trading city after London.

With the 19th century's Gothic Revival signalling renewed interest in Britain's ancient architectural heritage, a new nave, harmonious in style with the eastern end, was added between 1868 and 1877

The shot was taken on 21 December 2021. The shot was taken with a Sony A550 with a Tripod. There is no guidance on the Cathedral Website on the use of Tripods but I was there for some time using a Tripod and received no objection. Taken with a Sigma 10-20mm at 10mm. 3 images for HDR at 0.7 difference. Processed with Photomatix 6 using realistic preset. Verticals were straightened in Photoshop using Lens Correction - Custom - Vertical Perspective. I also used Topaz Clarity

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The castle originated in the 13th century. Around 1270, Zweder I van Zuylen van Abcoude built a freestanding keep on a raised and moated site near the lost city Dorestad. Until the beginning of the 15th century Duurstede Castle was in possession by the Van Zuylen van Abcoude family, until they were forced to sell it to the bishops of Utrecht in 1449.

Bishop David of Burgundy, who reigned from 1459 to 1496, completely rebuilt the castle. The old donjon was enclosed by new buildings. The still intact burgundian tower was also built around this time. His successors Frederick IV of Baden and Philip of Burgundy also used the castle as their residence, and Philip of Burgundy embellished the castle with renaissance features. Philip of Burgundy settled at Duurstede Castle when he became bishop of Utrecht in 1517. He was accompanied by his court painter Mabuse (Jan Gossaert), who helped to decorate the new palace of his master. At Philip's death, in 1524, Mabuse designed and erected his tomb in the church of Wijk bij Duurstede. After Philip's death, Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor confiscated all territorial possessions of the bishopric of Utrecht, including Duurstede Castle.

In 1580, as a result of the Dutch Revolt, the castle fell into the hands of the States of Utrecht. The states, however, invested their money into building modern fortification around Wijk bij Duurstede, and as a result the castle fell into neglect. Further damage was done when French troops devastated Wijk by Duurstede in 1672, after which the townspeople used stone from the castle to rebuild their homes.

In 1852 the town council became owner of the castle and turned the surrounding fortifications into a park. Until 1925 the castle could only be reached by a little ferry.

Still older fossils document the genus since the Late Oligocene onwards. The genus seems to have originated in the Southern Hemisphere, in the general region of Australia. By the Pliocene, it was probably distributed worldwide:

Gallinula sp. (Early Pliocene of Hungary and Germany)

Gallinula kansarum (Late Pliocene of Kansas, USA)

Gallinula balcanica (Late Pliocene of Varshets, Bulgaria).

Gallinula gigantea (Early Pleistocene of Czech Republic and Israel)

The ancient "Gallinula" disneyi (Late Oligocene—Early Miocene of Riversleigh, Australia) has been separated as genus Australlus.

Even among non-Passeriformes, this genus has a long documented existence. Consequently, some unassigned fragmentary rail fossils might also be from moor- or native-hens. For example, specimen QM F30696, a left distal tibiotarsus piece from the Oligo-Miocene boundary at Riversleigh, is similar to but than and differs in details from "G." disneyi. It cannot be said if this bird—if a distinct species—was flightless. From size alone, it might have been an ancestor of G. mortierii (see also below).

In addition to paleosubspecies of Gallinula chloropus, the doubtfully distinct Late Pliocene to Pleistocene Gallinula mortierii reperta was described, referring to the population of the Tasmanian native-hen that once inhabited mainland Australia and became extinct at the end of the last ice age.[6] It may be that apart from climate change it was driven to extinction by the introduction of the dingo, which as opposed to the marsupial predators hunted during the day, but this would require a survival of mainland Gallinula mortierii to as late as about 1500 BC.

"G." disneyi was yet another flightless native-hen, indicative of that group's rather basal position among moorhens. Its time and place of occurrence suggest it as an ancestor of G. mortierii (reperta), from which it differed mostly in its much smaller size. However, some limb bone proportions are also strikingly different, and in any case such a scenario would require a flightless bird to change but little during some 20 million years in an environment rich in predators. As the fossils of G. disneyi as well as the rich recent and subfossil material of G. mortierii shows no evidence of such a change at all, "G." disneyi more probably represents a case of parallel evolution at an earlier date, as signified by its placement in Australlus.

Nice large on black.

The word “God” originated early in the history of our language and goes back to the Indo-European root gheu, with the meaning of “calling.” God was originally understood to mean “the called-upon,” but perhaps also “that which is calling us.” In any case, the notion of calling suggests the reciprocity of an I/You relationship. At the same time, however, the original gender of the word was neither male nor female, but neuter, thus avoiding the danger of projecting too human an image on God…

…God means the ultimate Mystery under the aspect of our I/You relationship with it. The term “God” is not a name,* but we might call it a code word that refers to the nameless, incomprehensible power that cannot be conceptualized, and to which our human awareness stands in its deepest personal relationship. But in the course of history, this personal relationship has often been emphasized much more than the fact that “God” refers to the incomprehensible mystery. When this happens, the word is easily misunderstood as the name of a supreme deity, of whom we cannot help speaking in mythical images. Rilke says of this process, “Our image-fashioning hands obscure you, whenever our hearts behold you unveiled.”

-You Are Here, Keywords for Life Explorers, David Steindl-Rast

Europe's grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) originated in North America, where they are known as eastern grey squirrels (to differentiate from western grey squirrels). They eat large seeds, flowers, buds, fruits, fungi, some insects and occasionally bird eggs.

They were first introduced into England, in a concerted way, in 1876, and through rapidly growing population and further introductions they spread to the rest of Great Britain by the early to mid-20th century. The eastern grey squirrel was introduced to Continental Europe in 1948 and has quickly taken advantage of Europe's food sources, habitats and lack of predators for grey squirrels.

This image was taken near Heversham in Cumbria, in the North West of England

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. 268

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.

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Dipladenia, originated from both south and central America. The most popular variety is Mandevilla sanderi that is the base of the modern hybrids known nowadays. Mandevilla sanderi was discovered in 1840 in upnorth Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. It looks like Mandevilla sanderi does not exist anylonger in its place of origin.

Mandevilla sanderi was later on imported into Europe. It was cultivated started in 1896, mainly by British and northern Europe collectors and horticulturists. Because of inappropriate climate and low light conditions, the plant did not bloom very well did not seem to have a great commercial interest. The name sanderi was actually chosen to honor, Henry Frederick Conrad SANDER, a Brtish collector who actively participated in making this plant known in Europe.

It’s only in 1955 that Danish horticulturists discovered the capacities of this plant. Therefore, the plant started to be known by a larger public. Later on, growers and breeders from several countries (USA, Japan, France, Germany, Italy…) also started to work on Mandevilla. New hybrids were created from the original Mandevilla sanderi and few wild varieties among all the ones that were discribed in South America.

Yulan Magnolia

Magnolia Denudata, known as the Yulan Magnolia, originates from central and eastern China. This deciduous tree boasts large, fragrant, and pure white flowers. Large, cup-shaped white flowers adorn the tree in early spring, even before the leaves appear. These blossoms, often spanning 6 inches, release a sweet, enchanting scent.

www.gardeningbyflora.com/yulan-magnolia-magnolia-denudata...

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnolia_denudata

Brooklyn Botanical Garden, NYC, USA

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Originating in the West Indies, Mexico, and Central and South America, the flower is known botanically as Eustoma grandiflorum.

The common name comes from the Greek words lysis, meaning 'dissolution' and anthos, meaning 'flower'.

Colours include white, light and dark pink, lavender and deep purple.

They are great cut-flowers.

Double and single-flower varieties exist.

Here, I tried a different light, more dramatic, well, you do have young up and coming-performers in the 'wings' and the 'STAR' taking front stage, lol.

A reflection of real life?

Hope this brings a bit of joy again rather than Angst which I see in too many images, have a good day and thanks for your visit, so very much appreciated, Magda, (*_*)

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The castle originated in the 13th century. Around 1270, Zweder I van Zuylen van Abcoude built a freestanding keep on a raised and moated site near the lost city Dorestad. Until the beginning of the 15th century Duurstede Castle was in possession by the Van Zuylen van Abcoude family, until they were forced to sell it to the bishops of Utrecht in 1449.

Bishop David of Burgundy, who reigned from 1459 to 1496, completely rebuilt the castle. The old donjon was enclosed by new buildings. The still intact burgundian tower was also built around this time. His successors Frederick IV of Baden and Philip of Burgundy also used the castle as their residence, and Philip of Burgundy embellished the castle with renaissance features. Philip of Burgundy settled at Duurstede Castle when he became bishop of Utrecht in 1517. He was accompanied by his court painter Mabuse (Jan Gossaert), who helped to decorate the new palace of his master. At Philip's death, in 1524, Mabuse designed and erected his tomb in the church of Wijk bij Duurstede. After Philip's death, Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor confiscated all territorial possessions of the bishopric of Utrecht, including Duurstede Castle.

In 1580, as a result of the Dutch Revolt, the castle fell into the hands of the States of Utrecht. The states, however, invested their money into building modern fortification around Wijk bij Duurstede, and as a result the castle fell into neglect. Further damage was done when French troops devastated Wijk by Duurstede in 1672, after which the townspeople used stone from the castle to rebuild their homes.

In 1852 the town council became owner of the castle and turned the surrounding fortifications into a park. Until 1925 the castle could only be reached by a little ferry.

Dark Fairytale by Cica Ghost

The Worm Full Moon is the name given to the full moon that occurs in March, marking the transition from winter to spring in the Northern Hemisphere. The name originates from Native American and colonial folklore, referring to the time when the ground begins to thaw, and earthworms emerge, signaling the return of birds and the awakening of nature.

This full moon is often associated with renewal, growth, and transformation, as it coincides with the shift from winter's harsh cold to spring's vitality. Spiritually, it is seen as a time to shed the old and embrace new beginnings, making it an ideal period for reflection, manifestation, and cleansing rituals.

In 2025: Blood Moon Set to Rise as Total Lunar Eclipse

Felbrigg

The estate originated with the Felbrigg family. It passed to John Wyndham, who died in 1475, it then remained in the Wyndham family for centuries.

Thomas Wyndham who died in 1522 was a councillor to King Henry VIII. Later residents of the hall included John Wyndham (1558–1645) who was the builder of Felbrigg Hall as we see it today. The last Wyndham of Felbrigg was William Wyndham who died in 1810.

The last owner of the house, before it passed into National Trust ownership in 1969 was Robert Wyndham Ketton-Cremer. His heir, his brother Richard, was killed in action in the Second World War.

The estate covers around 800 acres, it includes a lake, a walled garden, parkland and woodland.

Thank you for your visit and your comments, they are greatly appreciated.

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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 Sassi originate from a prehistoric troglodyte settlement and are suspected to be among the first human settlements in Italy. There is evidence that people were living here as early as the year 7000 BC.

The Sassi are houses dug into the calcarenitic rock itself, which is characteristic of Basilicata and Apulia, locally called "tufo" although it is not volcanic tuff or tufa. Many of these dwellings are really only caverns, and the streets in some parts of the Sassi often run on top of other houses. The ancient town grew up on one slope of the ravine created by a river that is now a small stream. The ravine is known locally as "la Gravina".

In the 1950s, the government of Italy forcefully relocated most of the population of the Sassi to areas of the developing modern city. Riddled with malaria, the unhealthy living conditions were considered an affront to the new Italian Republic of Alcide De Gasperi. However, people continued to live in the Sassi, and according to the English Fodor's guide: "Matera is the only place in the world where people can boast to be still living in the same houses of their ancestors of 9,000 years ago." [from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sassi_di_Matera ]

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