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Ellora Cave 16: the Kailasanatha Temple. 8th century.
Conceptualizing an idea that would take 200 years to complete, take 7500 people to finish, with buy-in from 10 generations of stake holders, detailing it to the T (a house of god cannot have a wrong cut), excavating 400000 tonnes of rock, all of these could only have been possible because of the sheer brilliance, love and devotion of those involved.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kailasa_temple,_Ellora
Ellora Caves Album:
Visibility in nature is a fickle concept. Photographers and naturalists always crave perfect lighting and the correct conditions in which to see a place. But, as everyone knows, perfect lighting and visibility isn’t always possible or realistic to plan for. The light can be too bright and blinding- a lack of clouds can make a sky be overwhelming and burnt out. Too many clouds and what should be a brilliant and shining and defined landscape can become gloomy and diminished and murky. Like most things, balance is needed. When I was in Yosemite, I was besieged by clouds one night, had cloudless and bright skies the next night, and then was overwhelmed by smoke, the next two nights. When I was planning the trip, this is exactly what I wanted to avoid- I wanted consistency! But as I was there? Seeing Yosemite Valley react to the changes of visibility with the receding and growth of the light and the evolution of the colors and textures of the environment? The experience was transcendent. Different levels of visibility brought a different awareness to the actual experience of the place: the walls of the valley were thrown into sharper relief and became towering and immediate monuments that could then suddenly drift back into the foreground allowing for closer introspection of the immediate landscape- the trees, the water, the rocks. Colors fluctuated from being vivid and flashy to cool and muted. Even in moments where the gloom and shadows of the valley were accentuated by the sinking sun, the glow left behind by the absence of direct light only left me with an impression of how much depth there was to my surroundings. Visibility, in Yosemite, as in life, depends on your perspective.
Olivine is a greenish-colored silicate mineral common in many mafic igneous rocks. On Mars, olivine has been detected in Nili Fossae, Ganges Chasma (in Valles Marineris) and even in Martian meteorites. Studying possible areas of olivine can help to understand the weathering rates of silicates in the harsh Martian environment.
Image is less than 1 km (.62 mi) top to bottom, 293 km above the surface and north is to the right. For full images including scale bars, please visit our website.
NASA/JPL/UArizona
CDG
That little dot in the distance is my son Alexandre, racing far ahead of me as usual. It's a wonder I get any shooting done!
Hard to believe it's been two years since I shot one of these. It's been such a busy kick working on my film projects. I love the work, but certainly, the rewards are far less immediate than in photography. Instead of hours or days, it takes months, sometimes years, just to see one film project through from inception to completion… Sometimes, within this process, it feels like I’ve sacrificed my creativity to the administrative duties of MAKING the actual work.
This needs to change.
In the coming months, I hope to carve out more time for the work I care about. The creative work. Brainstorming, photography, writing. The stuff that makes me feel like I’m actually alive.
This photo serves as a gentle reminder of the idea that, no matter how powerless we feel, each day we have the power to change our future. The choices we make today will cause a ripple effect through the rest of our lives. Every day, we are choosing from a series of possible futures, whether we realize it or not.
Title taken from a fantastic article written by Derek Sivers. If you haven’t read any of his work yet, I highly recommend.
Hello,
I hope everyone had a great Christmas and has a great New Year. To everyone that wonders where I’ve been: I have had 3 strokes this fall and have been hospitalized 3 times. I haven’t been incapacitated but my coordination has worsened and I can’t walk properly. I don’t know if the symptoms will resolve or even if the strokes are totally finished. When I had the one, I thought it was over but it hit two more times. It’s the result of not eating properly (as you can see my posted food pics) and lots of work/life stress. I am on all my meds now and eating better, so I hope it works out.
If I am not back on again, I’d like to thank everyone who has been a friend/contact here. I’ve had a good 15 years on here. Hopefully, my symptoms will resolve by the time spring travel gets here and I can continue. If not, this will be my farewell but I will leave everything up.
Thanks and God bless.
Bill
Briksdalsbreen glacier terminates in Briksdalsbrevatnet, a small lake which lies 346 metres above sea level. The size of Briksdalsbreen depends not only on temperature, but is also strongly affected by precipitation. Measurements since 1900 show small advances of the glacier front in the first decades. In the period from 1934 to 1951 the glacier receded by 800 metres, exposing the glacial lake. In the period from 1967 until 1997 the glacier expanded by 465 metres and covered the whole lake, with the glacier front ending at the lake outlet. After the year 2000, the glacier once again receded. In 2004 it had receded to 230 metres behind the lake outlet and in 2007 the glacier front was on dry land. As Briksdalsbreen has become very narrow at some stretches, it is possible that it will disconnect from the larger Jostedalsbreen glacier in the near future. Sogn and Fjordane county, Norway. Source: www.wikipedia.org.
Yeah yeah, I haven't died just yet. School and other such things can really hamper progress though. Anyways, with all that winding down, I want to unveil, yes, another new project, a long range bomber. That is landing gear, to scale, no less.
There's not many places that stay much the same as 10 years ago,and still possible to repeat a similar shot ,but Kings Sutton falls into that category .Going back to 24/Aug/2014 ,66504 passes by working 4M62 Southampton to Hams Hall, still repeatable nowadays with a liner.
Ficedula albicollis (French : Gobemouche à collier) - Near Plitvice NP, Croatia
From a western Europe inhabitant point of view, this bird is fascinating, mainly because in my place we only have the European Pied Flycatcher during migration, also because Collared has this distinctive aesthetic touch (namely the white collar) that makes it more attractive, a strengthened feeling if we consider the situation of its nesting area retricted to the central-eastern part of Europe, a region rarely visited by foreign birders.
I planed first to look for this bird during my first hours in Croatia, coming from Triest, Italy, and making a detour through Plitvice National Park, the best known place to find it in the country. But I learnt the entrance fee only arriving there, and I was not able to pay 40 euros (!) only for one bird, my lone target in forested area for this 3 days in Croatia.
So when going back to France through Slovenia three days later, I took the detour again, knowing a possible location just outside the Park to see it. On the road to this location, I entered the forest and made a stop at the first roadside parking available. And I do not know if it was a coincidence, but a Collared Flycatcher had his nest in a tree just few meters from this roadside !
I could then enjoy watching him going back and forth, catching prey that it provides to a nestling in the cavity. The habitat was as expected, large forest composed of old trees with a clear understory, giving to the species the space to hunt inside the forest. Maybe it is my number one bird sighting during this short trip in Croatia, and the very last, after having been the first target.
Possible geometries for an impossible daily life
Geometrias possíveis para um cotidiano impossível
São Paulo, Brazil, 2023
Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams.
Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential.
Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.
Pope John XXIII
Almost the end of the year...
Excerpt from youractionsmatter.ca/one-drop/:
One Drop:
• Coral ecosystems make up less than 1% of the ocean floor yet are home to over 25% of all marine wildlife.
• While you may think of coral as exclusively tropical reefs, more than half of all known coral species are deep and cold-water corals.
• Canada has several cold-water coral habitats, with sites off the coasts of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Nunavut, and British Columbia.
• Cold-water coral reefs serve as a home for thousands of known sea animals and possibly millions of undiscovered species, making them one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems.
• Far from sunlight and hundreds to thousands of meters deep in the ocean, these cold-water corals have lifespans that can span centuries.
• Climate change, oil and gas exploration, and overfishing severely threaten Canada’s cold-water corals.
• As humans pump more carbon into the atmosphere, our oceans become more acidic, hampering corals’ ability to grow.
• The effects of oil and gas exploration, from contaminated drill bits to oil leaks, can also significantly contaminate cold-water corals.
• Most disturbingly, unsustainable fishing practices like bottom trawling can decimate coral habitats. When disturbed by bottom trawling, up to 90% of a coral colony perishes.
• Fortunately, cold-water corals have the ability to recover. However due to their slow growth rates, some as little as 3 mm per year, they need decades to start regenerating.
• This is why the establishment of permanent marine protected areas that explicitly prohibit unsustainable fishing practices and oil and gas exploration are so crucial.
Coral reefs are home to a quarter of all marine life and contain millions of undiscovered species. They are biodiversity hotspots, unmatched in species per area. More than just ecological treasures, coral reefs underpin the livelihood of more than 500 million people globally. However, despite their profound importance, 70% of the world’s reefs are currently threatened. The world has already lost half of its coral reefs since 1950, and scientific estimates suggest that we may lose them all by 2050 if urgent action is not taken.
The degradation of reefs doesn’t just mean losing biodiversity; it could directly affect human health. Various drugs are derived from animals and plants found in coral reef ecosystems as possible cures for cancer, arthritis, and other diseases. With the current rate of degradation, such potential discoveries could be lost forever.
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) play an invaluable role in safeguarding the health and longevity of coral ecosystems and habitats. The vibrant, intricate biodiversity found within these areas is highly susceptible to threats such as climate change, overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction. MPAs effectively mitigate these pressures by regulating human activities in these regions. They serve as sanctuaries where coral ecosystems can regenerate and thrive.
Given the vital role that coral reefs play in our ecosystems, and the urgent threat they face, it is critical to take action to protect them before it's too late. MPAs are integral in safeguarding coral ecosystems and habitats, ensuring their survival for future generations.
Makayla's breakfast of champions these days consists of Cheerios sprinkled with a generous portion of All Bran Buds (more generous if we want to encourage the potty training). Makayla is definitely making friends with fiber. William Shatner would be proud.
Heather corrected me - apparently I (not her) took this shot a few weeks ago... I *really* like it!
Breathless Veronique from 2013 Convention collection. Edith Head sketch is from movie Rock a Bye Baby (1958)
Another shot from my visit to a local kestrel nest.
I was lucky enough to come across this nest site close to a main road. The verge was an ideal place to park so that I could use the car as a mobile hide, so as to be as unobtrusive as possible.
Hidden in the car the birds seemed unaware of my presence allowing me to watch them behaving naturally.
Kestrel - Falco Tinnunculus
Yorkshire Dales
Many thanks to all those who take the time to comment on my photos. It is truly appreciated.
Due to 7470 being down for maintenance this year's annual Mass Bay RRE's 'Steam In The Snow' charter on the Conway Scenic Railroad was instead billed as 'Covered Wagons In The Snow' and it did not disappoint. Having traveled as far as the Notchland Inn where four photo runbys were performed the two original Boston and Maine F7s (4266 and 4268) owned by the 470 Railroad Club are on their way back east with the train.
This route opened in 1875 as the Portland and Ogdensburg Railway and would remain an important through freight route for succesor Maine Central until 1983, known for most of its life as the Mountain Subdivision. Shuttered for a dozen years it was purchased by the State of New Hampshire from MEC Guilford Transportation in 1994 and revived by 1996 to become a wildly popular 25 mile extension of the little Conway Scenic.
This was the only true 'must have' shot I wanted for the day, and I couldn't be more pleased with how it turned out. They are seen at Sawyers River, MP 74.8, where fom 1877 to 1928 the 8 mile long Sawyers River Railroad (a logging operation) connected, although the MEC agency at this spot was closed in 1921. Two historic structures survive to this day, the section men's car house at right and the foreman's dwelling at left, both now privately owned. To the left of the train obscured by the snow is a 21 car passing siding that once again sees use in the summer season as a run around track. One interesting fact is that the house used to also be located on the right (north) side of the mainline but was moved across in the 1950s when Route 302 was relocated. Not wanting a private grade crossing here the railroad chose to move the home instead!
I now have good shots in three of the four seasons here, and a true spring one isn't really possible as the railroad doesn't run their first regularly scheduled Mountaineer train until May 27th.
To see a green summery view here if you missed it before check out this shot:
And for a favorite fall scene this shot:
And for a 'Steam In The Rain' shot this same weekend three years ago check out this:
As for the two classic EMDs, 4266 was built in Mar. 1949 and was acquired for preservation in 1981 off the Billerica deadline. Restored a couple years later, she has called North Conway home ever since and has been operational off and on for the past four decades.
4268 was built in Oct. 1949 and ran for the very first time in almost a half century in early 2022. I'm not sure when her last run was, but I can find no photos of her in service after about July 1974. She languished for a decade behind the Billerica shops after being stripped of all major components including prime mover, main generator and traction motors. In 1986 she finally left Billerica by truck after being acquired by George Feuderer who displayed her in a field in East Swanzey, NH until acquired by the 470 Club and trucked to North Conway in October of 1991.
She received a cosmetic restoration in 1993 and had been prominently displayed at the Conway Scenic in the company of her operational sibling ever since. After years of planning, the club began restoration in earnest in 2018 with the full support of the railroad and its shop using ex New Hampshire Northcoast GP9 1757 (ex PRR) as a major parts donor for the four year long restoration project.
Addendum: thanks to Carl Byron for supplying the fascinating historical information below that I'd never read about before.
The 4268A was actually built in March, 1949 as Engineering Test Dept Locomotive #930. Used for high altitude component testing on the DRGW's Soldier Summit among other locations. It spent some of that summer masquerading as a CB&Q locomotive leading their passenger car display at the 1949 Chicago World's Fair. It was then was cleaned up, re-engined, and made into to a standard F7A and offered for sale at a "slightly used demo" price. The B&M bought it and it was renumbered and painted into the B&M livery and shipped east, so while the builders plate may well say 10/49 but it certainly had a prior interesting career.
Harts Location, New Hampshire
Saturday January 7, 2023
....I really do not know how an image like this could be possible, but
I know one thing: EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE ON VENICE LAGOON...
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NO PHOTOSHOP, EVERYTHING IS REAL; ONLY VIGNETTE ADDED
It's a bit cooler today, a relief for the cats although it probably won't last long. Fynn relaxed in the garden under the eyes of the stone cat behind him. Stone kitty is guarding the place where we buried Ramses almost two years ago and I often find Fynn in this corner of the garden. Ramses and Fynn were good buddies and I sometimes wonder if he is feeling the presence of his old friend there.
Soo Line SD60 6052 was parked outside of Bensenville's iconic engine facility when open access was possible as long as you didn't shuffle around the power into a better photo angle by yourself.
That happened on many occasions which led to a crackdown on railfan infiltration for photos.
The house walls form open and closed angles, it is possible?
Original photo by Maggie_Me
Created for the WPC Week 176
If you can't come up with characters, don’t waste your time and leave them alone. It is always possible to create a story without minifigures in the frame. This is exactly what I did when I took a vacation-themed photo to support a contest on @brickcentral
Never be afraid to give the viewer the opportunity to dream up and finish the plot on their own. Build the scenery and place hints with parts and accessories. Who are these people who rest here? What are they talking about behind the scenes? Can you smell the pool water still churning after someone's jump? Just imagine a relaxing saturday evening by the pool.
Make it possible! ... CLICK HERE grazie mille!!!
I loved this country also for it's craziness, that starts from its language.
It's really funny when you're travelling around Cymru to read signs. They are written in both languages, english and... welsh! Completely different! Really unpronounceable!
But the funniest cames arriving in a little town of 3000 inhabitants ca., that has a record. The longest name in Europe! The second longest in the world !!! (Australia has the worldrecord)...
And has also a meaning!
"The church of Mary in the hollow of the white hazel near the fierce whirlpool and the church of Tyslio by the red cave"
Here you have the train station. Let's imagine only the scene:
"Sorry can I have a ticket to ... Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch?" :D!!!
Undecided if put you the song www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BXKsQ2nbno
or the... "weather-man" (welsh local forecast) :D
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHxO0UdpoxM
Scott don't know if you was able to recognize the very very green shade of grass, but you got it! It's Wales! :)))
I'll dedicate you the next shot :)...
Buongiorno to all !!! and Welcome to Wales! or better
Croeso i ogledd Cymru !!! ;)
*Starlight*
I actually spotted this place on street view, and went to go see it for myself. And from what I can tell, I think this place was a sod home? What do you think? I can’t quite tell if the bricks are, well, brick, or if they’re made of earth or mud and dried. I’m sad to see it falling down but glad I found it when I did! Just look up “sod house” and see what I mean. It’s similar, at least. This place was clearly posted so I couldn’t go further than these photos, unfortunately.
Read more here: outhereontheprairie.tumblr.com/post/185751234407/possible...
Few times a year this shot is possible.
The conditions have to perfect. The pool of water dries up very quickly and this place is always to windy for mirror reflection.
So when i drive past this place like this and have my camera with me i always try and make the shot.
The mountain is called Vífilfell and is located just outside of Reykjavík
Reef Village is a new Condo and Time Share project in Belize on Ambergris Caye just north of San Pedro across the Boca Del Rio Bridge
Orange on Red Colour - 7-Spot Orange Ladybug / Coccinella on a Bright Red Leaf!
At 1:00 PM today, I spotted a vibrant 7-spot orange ladybug resting on the freshly opened, bright red leaves of my beloved Pieris japonica. Excited by this unexpected encounter, I quickly grabbed my camera to capture the moment.
I managed to take only two shots before the little creature decided to surprise me—it suddenly disappeared behind a leaf and then, in the blink of an eye, took off into the air!
When shooting with a tripod, such surprises are always possible. Although the composition and sharpness weren't exactly as I had hoped, I still wanted to share this fleeting moment with you—imperfections and all!
I must admit, I slightly missed applying the "rule of thirds," a classic composition technique in photography. However, I really liked the golden bokeh effect in the background created by the sunlight. I hope you enjoy the shot as much as I did.
Wishing you all a wonderful evening!
The 7-Spotted Ladybug (Coccinella septempunctata) in Britain
Distribution:
The 7-spotted ladybug is one of the most common and widespread ladybird species in the UK. It can be found across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, inhabiting a variety of environments including gardens, parks, woodlands, farmland, and grasslands.
Ecological Role:
This species is a crucial natural predator in biological pest control. It primarily feeds on aphids and other small insect pests, helping to reduce the need for chemical pesticides and maintaining the balance of ecosystems.
Seasonal Activity:
Spring – Summer: Becomes active from late March as temperatures rise, entering its peak breeding season during the summer months.
Autumn – Winter: As temperatures drop, individuals seek shelter under tree bark, stones, and leaf litter to hibernate (diapause) through the colder months.
Climate Change & Competition:
In recent years, the spread of invasive species such as the Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) has posed a threat to native populations. While the 7-spotted ladybug remains abundant, competition for food and habitat has led to a decline in certain areas.
Cultural Significance:
In British folklore, ladybugs are often considered symbols of good luck. Gardeners also value them as "nature’s pest controllers", playing a vital role in organic and sustainable gardening.
I've captured some unforgettable moments with my camera, and I hope you feel the same joy viewing these images as I did while shooting them.
Thank you so much for visiting my gallery, whether you leave a comment, add it to your favorites, or simply take a moment to look around. Your support means a lot to me, and I wish you good luck and beautiful light in all your endeavors.
© All rights belong to R.Ertuğ. Please refrain from using these images without my express written permission. If you are interested in purchasing or using them, feel free to contact me via Flickr mail.
Your comments and criticism are very valuable.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by and explore :)
The 7-Spotted Ladybug (Coccinella septempunctata) in Britain
Distribution:
The 7-spotted ladybug is one of the most common and widespread ladybird species in the UK. It can be found across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, inhabiting a variety of environments including gardens, parks, woodlands, farmland, and grasslands.
Ecological Role:
This species is a crucial natural predator in biological pest control. It primarily feeds on aphids and other small insect pests, helping to reduce the need for chemical pesticides and maintaining the balance of ecosystems.
Seasonal Activity:
Spring – Summer: Becomes active from late March as temperatures rise, entering its peak breeding season during the summer months.
Autumn – Winter: As temperatures drop, individuals seek shelter under tree bark, stones, and leaf litter to hibernate (diapause) through the colder months.
Climate Change & Competition:
In recent years, the spread of invasive species such as the Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) has posed a threat to native populations. While the 7-spotted ladybug remains abundant, competition for food and habitat has led to a decline in certain areas.
Cultural Significance:
In British folklore, ladybugs are often considered symbols of good luck. Gardeners also value them as "nature’s pest controllers", playing a vital role in organic and sustainable gardening.
I've captured some unforgettable moments with my camera, and I hope you feel the same joy viewing these images as I did while shooting them.
Thank you so much for visiting my gallery, whether you leave a comment, add it to your favorites, or simply take a moment to look around. Your support means a lot to me, and I wish you good luck and beautiful light in all your endeavors.
© All rights belong to R.Ertuğ. Please refrain from using these images without my express written permission. If you are interested in purchasing or using them, feel free to contact me via Flickr mail.
Your comments and criticism are very valuable.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by and explore :)