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Athens, Greece.
“The misfortune of the wise is better than the prosperity of the fool.”
(Epicurus’ Epistle to Menoeceus).
No Chinese New Year is complete without a raw fish salad toss (lohei)shouts of abundance of health, fortune and prosperity
Wishing my friends Happy Chap Goh Meh元宵节快乐 (the15th and last lday of the new year and it's also a Chinese Valentine's Day)
Thank you for your faves and comments..
The rest of the ship entering San Francisco Bay under the Golden Gate Bridge. And one of the Matson Line ships on its way out.
ROZOREGALIA
MICA*CROWN&VEIL(Fuyunagi) @🚕 Uber Event From December 23rd To January 22nd 🚕
Wishing all of you and all your dear ones a 2025 filled with prosperity, love and health! Tons and tons of happiness and peace to us all!
Also thank you all so very much for all the love and suport.just means the world to me! ♥♥♥
Much Love ♥♥
Eternal One: I am in control—calm and serene.
I am watching quietly from where I dwell
Just as surely as the heat shimmers in the blazing sun
and the dewy mists cool the warmth of a harvest day.
For even before the harvest begins, when the buds blossom
and the flowers make way for the ripening grapes,
God will cut back their shoots with pruning shears,
lop off and clear away the spreading branches. ~ Isaiah 18: 4-5
“It’s because I want you to remember that character counts. You can be the best there ever was at something, but if you have no character, what do you have? On the other hand, if you have very little as far as accomplishments but you have character, well, then you’re all right in my book.”
― Chris Fabry, Dogwood
Dogwood blossoms on a Vriginia Spring day.
The wall mural and altar outside the entrance to a house in the heritage area of Melaka, Malaysia. Note the water tap and bucket there; water is considered wealth too. Don't know why there are minions there :-)
From Oostkerke Castle you can best see how impressive Oostkerke's Saint Quinten's Church is! It makes the whitewashed cottages of the village seem even smaller.
In the 12th century Oostkerke was a large parish, so much so that 8 'assistant' churches were created in surrounding villages. This was a time when Bruges and many villages in the area were prosperous and had harbours, but in the 14th century the "Zwin" started silting up so traffic to the harbours became impossible.
In the heyday of Oostkerke there were several mills, now there is one operational windmill left.
These days Oostkerke has circa 600 inhabitants. I believe the church is so big because of the prosperous past of this now quiet village.
Oostkerke is considered to be one of the most beautiful villages of Flanders.
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Member of Nature’s Spirit
Good Stewards of Nature
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Caerwent was the capital of the Silures, the most important and powerful British tribe of south Wales. The town was founded in the late 1st century beside the main road from Glevum (Gloucester) to the Roman fort at Isca (Caerleon), and was the first true town in Wales.
It grew to have a population of roughly 3000 inhabitants at the height of its prosperity in the 2nd century. Caerwent had all the facilities you might expect in a 'civilsed' Roman town; a combination forum and basilica complex, public baths, a temple, and town houses, each with their own central heating system via hypocausts.
For MACRO MONDAYS, this week’s theme: "Currency".
The Coin (1 inch in Diameter) in the front with Chinese Character 乾隆通寶 was a kind of cash coins produced under the reign of the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing dynasty (1735 to 1796).
The gold ingot behind the coin called Yuanbao 元寶, was also a currency used in the first dynasty of Imperial China from 221 to 206 BC.
At the present days, they remain a symbol of wealth and prosperity and are commonly depicted during the Chinese New Year festivities.
As today is Chines New Year's Eve, I wish my Flickr friends a healthy and prosperous year!
HMM!
♥ Thank you very much for your visits, faves, and kind comments ♥
"A man is not rightly conditioned until he is a happy, healthy, and prosperous being; and happiness, health, and prosperity are the result of a harmonious adjustment of the inner with the outer of the man with his surroundings."
- James Allen
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"Prosperity", a traditional Yorkshire fishing coble, hauled up on the beach at North Landing, Flamborough Head, Yorkshire.
also sounding like "lucky gold" in Chinese, kumkwat is a symbol of good fortune and prosperity.
It is a Chinese tradition to place a pot of fully bloomed kumkwat at home during the festive season.
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check out more Hong Kong Streets & Candid shots here:
Taking the Streets in Hong Kong
In the mood for RED :
Explore the Chinese Cultures:
Memory of a good companion lost last week, never did like his pic being taken, gone but not forgotten
Statue de bronze doré, d’une dizaine de mètres de hauteur, fut également érigée pour l'exposition coloniale de 1931. Elle représente la guerrière Athéna, avec une lance, dominant un bassin à plusieurs niveaux. Cette statue de Léon-Ernest Drivier représente La France apportant la paix et la prospérité aux colonies.
A gilded bronze statue, about ten metres high, was also erected for the 1931 colonial exhibition. It represents the warrior Athena, with a spear, dominating a multi-level basin. This statue by Léon-Ernest Drivier represents France bringing peace and prosperity to the colonies.
I had in mind to place 8 bills in a frame, which according to Feng Shui, 8 is money/prosperity number. It took me three years to find the perfect frame, and finally I found one at Thrift Store.
Land is in short supply in Hong Kong, and land reclamation has been conducted there since the mid-19th century.
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Hong Kong International Airport, and its predecessor, Kai Tak Airport, were all built on reclaimed land.
In addition, as the city expands, new towns in different decades were mostly built on reclaimed land, such as Tuen Mun, Tai Po, Shatin, Ma On Shan, West Kowloon, Kwun Tong and Tseung Kwan O.
Much reclamation has taken place in prime locations on the waterfront on both sides of Victoria Harbour. This has raised environmental issues of the protection of the harbour which was once the source of prosperity of Hong Kong, traffic congestion in the Central district.
香港主要依賴填海來擴展土地。香港山多平地少，逼使香港政府以移山填海方式擴展土地。截至2002年，香港的填海土地已超過67平方公里，佔香港總面積超過6.5%。而填海範圍一般會在維多利亞港之內，但亦有不少填海工程於香港其他海域進行。
現時香港有3個填海工程進行中或暫停檢討中，包括中環及灣仔填海計劃、竹篙灣填海工程等。香港一百多年來的填海工程，深深影響著香港的發展。填海使一些島嶼連接陸地，亦使一些海灣的面積縮少甚至消失。
Please view in large size^^
It seems that bald eagles are doing well these days. It used to be the only way to see eagles was to head to starved rock during the coldest months as they would gather around the rock river. However, these days I see them pretty often. They are seen perched high above many of the area's lakes and marshes hunting for ducks or fish.
I actually now have two active eagle nests near my house. One five minutes away and the other around ten minutes.
This greatest installation has been gone now
If you have interesting in this,
here's a link for the video of installation which filmed
by Mr. Neox himself
City inside out
To someone without a home living on street, the bustling city becomes one united exterior.
" City inside out " explores a world that lacks interiors.
Small coins fall into beggar's hats, large insults to their faces.
Joggers, dog walkers, groups of boisterous friends,clean people in new clothes, romantic couples, cell phone conversations, shiny traffics, wash their daily tides of health and prosperity past the homeless.
Late each night, other crowds emerge, dangerous as the sharp knife and gun, prickly as lice and poisonous' insect infested clothing, blurry as sight without glasses, ringing ears with imaginary voice, and resignation to untreated illness.
The survival test is administered without consideration for those who will see the next day.
- Haveit Neox
it's a very historical chinese temple (1775- now)
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Entering San Francisco Bay. Shooting from the Golden Gate Bridge.
If you look really, really, really close, you can se a couple of the crew just sitting there enjoying the ride in.
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The Sanctuary of Truth is a magnificent temple in Pattaya, Thailand, that stands as a tribute to traditional Thai architecture and craftsmanship. The temple is entirely made of wood, with intricate carvings depicting various Hindu and Buddhist deities, as well as ancient Thai mythological figures. The construction of the Sanctuary of Truth began in 1981 and is still ongoing. The temple covers an area of over two hectares and is over 100 meters tall. It was designed by a local businessman named Lek Viriyaphant. The Sanctuary of Truth is not affiliated with any specific religion, but rather serves as a symbol of the unity of all religions and beliefs. It is a peaceful and tranquil place where visitors can reflect and appreciate the beauty of Thai culture and tradition. The Sanctuary of Truth also serves as a cultural and educational center. It hosts various workshops and events throughout the year, aimed at promoting traditional Thai arts and crafts. In Thai culture, goddesses are often depicted with bare breasts as a symbol of fertility, abundance and caring. This is a common motif in many Asian cultures and also appears in Indian and Balinese art, for example.
The left hall in the Sanctuary of Truth is an impressive wooden structure that resembles a cathedral. The hall has an imposing height of about 30 meters and is decorated with numerous statues and sculptures depicting Thai mythology and history. With high arches, vaults and elaborate carvings, it is reminiscent of Gothic architecture. Built using traditional woodworking techniques, the hall has over 100 beautiful carvings and sculptures depicting various aspects of Buddhism, Hindu mythology, and Thai culture. It represents the birth of life and humanity. It contains statues and sculptures depicting the creation of humanity, the earth and the cosmos. It is a fascinating place to visit for anyone interested in Thai culture and history, and who appreciate the beauty of traditional woodworking and architecture. There are images of gods and goddesses, Buddhist teachings and symbols of life and nature. Another interesting feature of the interior of the left hall is the large central atrium, which is lit by a skylight. This atrium serves as a kind of sanctuary, where visitors can meditate. In general, the inside of the left hall is a wonderful example of the rich Thai culture and history, and the wood carving techniques used to create it are very impressive.
The Sanctuary of Truth is een prachtige tempel in Pattaya, Thailand, die een eerbetoon is aan de traditionele Thaise architectuur en vakmanschap. De tempel is volledig gemaakt van hout, met ingewikkeld houtsnijwerk dat verschillende hindoeïstische en boeddhistische godheden uitbeeldt, evenals oude Thaise mythologische figuren. In de Thaise cultuur worden godinnen vaak afgebeeld met blote borsten als symbool van vruchtbaarheid, overvloed en zorgzaamheid. De bouw van het Sanctuary of Truth begon in 1981 en is nog steeds aan de gang. De tempel heeft een oppervlakte van ruim twee hectare en is meer dan 100 meter hoog. Het is ontworpen door een lokale zakenman genaamd Lek Viriyaphant. The Sanctuary of Truth is niet gelieerd aan een specifieke religie, maar dient eerder als een symbool van de eenheid van alle religies en overtuigingen. Het is een vredige en rustige plek waar bezoekers de schoonheid van de Thaise cultuur en traditie kunnen overdenken en waarderen. De linker hal in de Sanctuary of Truth is een indrukwekkende houten structuur die lijkt op een kathedraal. Met hoge bogen, gewelven en uitgebreide houtsnijwerk versieringen doet dit denken aan gotische architectuur. Het vertegenwoordigt de geboorte van het leven en de mensheid. Het bevat beelden en sculpturen die de schepping van de mensheid, de aarde en de kosmos weergeven. Het is een fascinerende plek om te bezoeken voor iedereen die geïnteresseerd is in de Thaise cultuur en geschiedenis, en die de schoonheid van traditionele houtbewerking en architectuur waarderen. Er zijn afbeeldingen van goden en godinnen, boeddhistische leerstellingen en symbolen van het leven en de natuur. Een ander interessant kenmerk van de binnenkant van de linker hal is het grote centrale atrium, dat wordt verlicht door een dakraam. Dit atrium dient als een soort van heiligdom, waar bezoekers kunnen mediteren en ontspannen
Happy new year to you all. This was my first shot of 2014, having a stroll along the nearby shore in Edinburgh.
The year has started well for some of the local wildlife as they were treated to a new year brekkie. I hope the year is as prosperous for you as it has started for them :0)
Thank you all for your kind support throughout the years and here's wishing you good health and prosperity in 2018.
Be safe and have fun ringing in the New Year!
Vancouver, BC, Canada
In most regions of Ukraine, the crops have been sown for the growing season ahead. I thought this image of a tomato seedling would be a way to commemorate those efforts. In the face of an invading force with zero respect for human life, Ukrainian farmers bravely set the stage to feed large parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia.
With many farmers fighting in the war, the crop yields are expected to be lower this year. There’s no way to know how much lower, but it’s important to try to visualize this impact. Here’s a great resource that illustrates where Ukrainian crops get distributed across the world: ourworldindata.org/ukraine-russia-food . Match that data with global GDP per capital values ( www.worldometers.info/gdp/gdp-per-capita/ ) and you start to see some worrying trends.
Smaller countries with lower GDPs – such as Yemen, ranking 160th in the world for GDP per capita – will not have the ability to pay higher prices when food supplies are less available. Larger countries that are highly dependent on Ukrainian agriculture with higher GDPs such as Turkey would be able to pay higher prices, leaving other nations without sufficient purchasing power. When there isn’t enough to go around, some go without. It is critically important that Ukrainian farmers can do their good work for the benefit of many other nations. All countries should be prepared to grow more food locally this year as well.
The world has come to rely on peaceful globalization, where one country can provide an incredibly abundant resource to another. The problems begin when this resource cannot be replaced with anything produced domestically, and the transitionary period to find alternatives takes longer than your commodity reserves will last. This is true of food, but also oil and gas – where many countries are still heavily dependent on Russian oil.
Turning off the taps could mean societal collapse. Here in Bulgaria we are a net exporter of agriculture, but 95% of oil and gas comes from Russia. I feel guilty when I fill up my tank of diesel to complete more refugee aid runs; I’m paying Russia for the privilege. Thankfully immediate actions are underway to expedite the completion of a gas pipeline connecting to Greece, which is expected to be completed by the end of June. I feel like the world is moving quickly to compensate for everything, but it’s never quick enough.
I’d like to echo a further reminder that we can all help in various ways. You can create artwork supporting Ukraine – if you want to see a photo of the setup that created this image, it’s incredibly simple: donkom.ca/bts/IMG_1573.JPEG . The water droplet was placed with a hypodermic needle, and it was lit with a flashlight off to the side. But there’s more you can do: write to your politicians. Participate in rallies. Donate to charities capable of offering humanitarian aid; we have enough funds donated to us to continue doing supply runs for roughly another three weeks. We’ll keep doing it as long as we are able.
And to further amplify the signal, this image is also being dedicated to the Public Domain. Do with it what you want, no permission / license / credit / etc. required.
Also, some folks have been asking how we’re holding up. Personally, life is good. I’ll be sharing some images of a beautiful outdoor kitchen we constructed in January and February shortly. We keep in good spirits, we live comfortably, and we’re mostly through the bureaucratic processes here to make life in Bulgaria home forever. We’re happy and healthy. :)