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This photo beautifully captures a classic Swedish countryside scene. In the foreground, wildflowers and tall grasses sway gently, adding a splash of color and texture. A traditional red barn sits nestled among green fields, standing out against the expansive landscape. The sky above is dramatic, filled with layers of thick, rolling clouds that hint at changing weather. The overall mood is peaceful and inviting, perfectly showcasing the charm and tranquility of rural Sweden.
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Golden hues, a masterpiece in whole,
Painted skies, a tranquil, fiery scroll.
Nature’s brushstroke, vivid and untold,
A fleeting wonder, a treasure of gold.
The sun sinks low, its journey near done,
Casting its glow on everyone.
Shadows lengthen, they softly creep,
As twilight lulls the world to sleep.
Mountains bask in the amber light,
Fields are kissed by the glow of night.
Rivers shimmer, their currents ablaze,
Reflecting the heavens in a fiery haze.
The trees stand still, their silhouettes clear,
Bathed in warmth as the end draws near.
Birdsong fades, replaced by calm,
A hush that feels like nature's psalm.
Golden hour, brief and rare,
A sacred gift for those who care.
To pause, to watch, to truly see,
The magic of life, so wild and free.
And as the sun slips out of view,
Night emerges, cloaked in dew.
But the memory lingers, the moment stays,
A radiant echo of golden days.
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Winnebago County - Iowa
Finally a fresh beautiful day with a northwest breeze, much lower humidity and temperatures! It's been a wild ride with severe storms, wind and hail on both sides of us this weekend!
Our week forward looks quite pleasant for the end of July. The wild flowers are now in full bloom.
Copyright 2022
A tribute to Prince
A single weathered pole stands in the stillness of the sea, embraced by soft hues of blue and white. Captured with a long exposure, the scene transforms into a minimalist dreamscape where time feels suspended and silence becomes infinite.
Petite Anse Beach, a captivating, cozy and elegant small beach located on the southwestern coast of ‘Mahé Island’, the largest island in Seychelles.
Thank you sincerely, dear friends.
If the green left the grass on the other side
(I would make like a tree and leave)
But if I reached for your hand
Would your eyes get wide?
(Who knew the other side could be so green?)
/Adam R. Young (Owl City)/
I took this photo just as the sun cast its golden light across the countryside, stretching long shadows over the green field before me. The farmhouse nestled among the trees felt like a quiet anchor in the landscape, perfectly cradled by nature. Later, I noticed dust or pollen suspended in the air, glowing like scattered sparks in the fading light.
Here, at twilight’s edge, the world softens. The chaos fades. What remains is pure—just the sea, the sky, and the stillness in between. It’s in this fading light that nature reveals its most tender truth: even in parting, there is peace.
5:54 pm, the sun hangs low, glowing through the haze. Tree branches stretch across the frame, breaking up the soft orange light. There's a quiet cityscape behind it all—power lines, buildings, the usual urban touch. What I couldn't get to work with this shot when uploading to Flickr were the crushed blacks. Not the best, but I like the shot, so here it is.
By the end of everyday, birds head to their nests whether in groups or alone, like this one here, but they all go home.
Nothing’s like going home…Nothing.
I would like to invite guitar lovers in particular, and music lovers in general, to listen to Mark Knopfler’s legendary piece ‘Going Home’ in a new special recording:
youtu.be/kNKvoVMcslk?si=4NjidQ_u0IsWq1-G
About the attached masterpiece:
Mark Knopfler's new special recording of his anthemic 'Going Home (Theme From Local Hero), produced by his longtime collaborator Guy Fletcher (who has edited the contributions into a 9 minute piece), features an unprecedented line-up of some of the greatest guitarists in history. 'Legendary' does not begin to cover it - David Gilmour to Ronnie Wood, Slash to Eric Clapton, Sting to Joan Armatrading, Bruce Springsteen to Pete Townshend, Nile Rodgers to Joan Jett, Brian May to Tony lommi, Joe Walsh, Sam Fender and many more jaw dropping names.
And, in a great honour, the track opens with Jeff Beck's final recording.
Roger Daltrey, Teenage Cancer Trust's Honorary Patron and co-founder of Teen Cancer America (with Pete Townshend), added harmonica, and Beatles icon Ringo Starr is on drums along with his son Zak Starkey, their two drum tracks switching from one to the other, revealing an unmistakable family style. Sting completes an extraordinary rhythm section on bass.
With artwork designed by Sir Peter Blake (The Beatles, The Who, Band Aid, Paul Weller etc), this release is a landmark in rock music history.
Full list of contributors:
Joan Armatrading,
Jeff Beck,
Richard Bennett,
Joe Bonamassa,
Joe Brown,
James Burton,
Jonathan Cain,
Paul Carrack,
Eric Clapton,
Ry Cooder,
Jim Cox,
Steve Cropper,
Sheryl Crow,
Danny Cummings,
Roger Daltrey,
Duane Eddy,
Sam Fender,
Guy Fletcher,
Peter Frampton,
Audley Freed,
Vince Gill,
David Gilmour,
Buddy Guy,
Keiji Haino,
Tony lommi,
Joan Jett,
John Jorgenson,
Mark Knopfler,
Sonny Landreth,
Albert Lee,
Greg Leisz,
Alex Lifeson,
Steve Lukather,
Phil Manzanera,
Dave Mason,
Hank Marvin,
Brian May,
Robbie Mcintosh,
John McLaughlin,
Tom Morello,
Rick Nielsen,
Orianthi,
Brad Paisley,
Nile Rodgers,
Mike Rutherford,
Joe Satriani,
John Sebastian,
Connor Selby,
Slash,
Bruce Springsteen,
Ringo Starr and Zak Starkey,
Sting,
Andy Taylor,
Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks,
lan Thomas,
Pete Townshend,
Keith Urban,
Steve Vai,
Waddy Wachtel,
Joe Louis Walker,
Joe Walsh,
Ronnie Wood,
Glenn Worf,
Zucchero.
This new single is in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust (UK) and Teen Cancer America.
Link & data source: Mark Knopfler’s official YouTube channel:
La scène se déroule un soir d’avril. Le soleil perce les nuages, projetant de longs rayons de lumière sur la Seine. Au premier plan, des passants profitent de la douceur du quai.
À l’arrière-plan, on distingue le Pont Neuf avec ses arches et, plus loin, la silhouette de la tour Eiffel, sous un triangle universel céleste, on est bien à Paris "ville lumière"
View of the Pont Neuf from the Seine riverbanks, Left Bank side.
The scene unfolds on an April evening. The sun ☀️ breaks through the clouds ☁️, casting long rays of light over the Seine 🌊.
In the foreground, passersby 🚶♀️🚶♂️ enjoy the gentle atmosphere of the quay.
In the background, the Pont Neuf and its arches ️ can be seen, and further off, the silhouette of the Eiffel Tower 🗼 — beneath a universal celestial triangle ✨.
We are indeed in Paris, the “City of Light” 💫.
Blick auf die Pont Neuf von den Ufern der Seine, auf der linken Seite.
Die Szene spielt an einem Aprilabend. Die Sonne ☀️ durchbricht die Wolken ☁️ und wirft lange Lichtstrahlen über die Seine 🌊.
Im Vordergrund genießen Spaziergänger 🚶♀️🚶♂️ die Sanftheit des Ufers.
Im Hintergrund erkennt man die Bögen der Pont Neuf ️ und weiter entfernt die Silhouette des Eiffelturms 🗼 — unter einem universellen himmlischen Dreieck ✨.
Man ist wirklich in Paris, der „Stadt des Lichts“ 💫.
Вид на мост Пон-Неф с набережной Сены, со стороны левого берега.
Сцена разворачивается апрельским вечером. Солнце ☀️ пробивается сквозь облака ☁️, посылая длинные лучи света на Сену 🌊.
На переднем плане прохожие 🚶♀️🚶♂️ наслаждаются мягкостью набережной.
На заднем плане — арки Пон-Нефа ️ и силуэт Эйфелевой башни 🗼 — под всеобщим небесным треугольником ✨.
Мы действительно в Париже, «городе света» 💫.
从塞纳河左岸眺望新桥的景色。
场景发生在四月的一个傍晚。阳光 ☀️ 穿透云层 ☁️，将光线洒在塞纳河 🌊 上。
前景中，行人 🚶♀️🚶♂️ 悠然漫步，享受河岸的温柔时光。
背景里，新桥的拱门 ️ 显现出来，远处是埃菲尔铁塔 🗼 的剪影——在一个普世的天光三角 ✨ 下。
此刻我们确实身处巴黎，这座“光之城” 💫。
Vista del Pont Neuf desde las orillas del Sena, en la margen izquierda.
La escena transcurre una tarde de abril. El sol ☀️ atraviesa las nubes ☁️, proyectando largos rayos de luz sobre el Sena 🌊.
En primer plano, los transeúntes 🚶♀️🚶♂️ disfrutan de la dulzura del muelle.
Al fondo, se distinguen los arcos del Pont Neuf ️ y, más allá, la silueta de la Torre Eiffel 🗼 — bajo un triángulo celeste universal ✨.
Estamos, sin duda, en París, la “ciudad de la luz” 💫.
Magnificent morning views of Mahé Island, surrounded by nature, blue and turquoise calm waters of the Indian Ocean, and the fabulous blue sky punctuated by white and light blue clouds.
It's a blissful atmosphere that invites you to contemplate and enjoy nature.
(Photo taken from hotel’s room balcony)
Thank you very much indeed, my friends.
Tuesday • February 21st, 2023 • 04:57 PM
Petite Anse Beach, a captivating, cozy and elegant small beach located on the southwestern coast of ‘Mahé Island’, the largest island in Seychelles.
//Title quoted from “It's Five O'Clock Somewhere” by Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett//. Link below:
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After visiting the awe-inspiring David Gareja Monastery complex — with its rock-hewn chapels and monastic caves carved deep into sandstone cliffs — we continued our journey toward the Natlismtsemeli Monastery, a solitary site nestled in the semi-desert borderlands of eastern Georgia. What followed was no ordinary drive, but a true off-road adventure through a vast world of silence, rolling hills, and endless golden emptiness. The landscape between Udabno and Natlismtsemeli is dry, expansive, and nearly devoid of human presence. The track — barely more than two dusty tire paths — winds its way over grassy ridges, with little to guide you other than the open horizon. Driving a Toyota RAV4, we managed most of the route without issue, but as we neared our destination, the terrain grew increasingly rough. Deep ruts, loose rocks, muddy sections, and steep climbs made for a challenging ride. Especially on the final stretch toward the monastery, the route becomes truly rugged and unpredictable. A proper high-clearance 4x4 with solid suspension would be much better suited for this road. And yet, it was this very difficulty that made the experience so memorable. Each turn revealed new views over the desolate hills, framed by dramatic skies and complete silence. Occasionally, a bird of prey could be seen gliding across the sky — as if even nature paused here in reverence. The Natlismtsemeli Monastery, dedicated to John the Baptist - the Bringer of Light, is less visited than David Gareja but equally atmospheric. Its isolation, simplicity, and the surrounding emptiness create a deep sense of peace — a powerful final destination for a journey through one of Georgia’s most haunting landscapes.
Driving from David Gareja to Natlismtsemeli Monastery leads you through one of Georgia’s most remote and dramatic landscapes. The rough track winds through golden grasslands and open valleys, where silence stretches as far as the eye can see. Clouds roll low over the hills, adding weight to the vast emptiness. A lonely road carved into the wilderness. This path leads toward the cliffside monastery of Natlismtsemeli, hidden from view but steeped in centuries of quiet devotion.
Na ons bezoek aan het indrukwekkende David Gareja-kloostercomplex — waar kloostercellen zijn uitgehouwen in steile zandsteenrotsen — vervolgden we onze weg richting het Natlismtsemeli-klooster, dat eenzaam ligt in het halfwoestijnachtige grensgebied van Oost-Georgië. Wat volgde was geen gewone rit, maar een ware offroad-ervaring door een uitgestrekte wereld van stilte, glooiende heuvels en eindeloze leegte. Het landschap tussen Udabno en Natlismtsemeli is droog, goudkleurig en verlaten. De weg — als je het nog zo mag noemen — slingert als twee smalle, stoffige sporen door het grasland. Vanuit de auto zie je de route voor je uitrollen over de heuvelruggen, met nauwelijks oriëntatiepunten behalve de horizon zelf. We reden in een Toyota RAV4, en hoewel deze het grootste deel aankon, merkten we al snel dat het terrein steeds uitdagender werd. Diepe kuilen, losse stenen, modderige stroken en steile afdalingen wisselden elkaar af. Zeker op het laatste stuk richting Natlismtsemeli wordt de route ruw en onvoorspelbaar. Hier zou een terreinwagen met hogere bodemvrijheid en goede vering eigenlijk geen overbodige luxe zijn. Toch maakten de omstandigheden de ervaring juist memorabel. Iedere bocht onthulde nieuwe vergezichten over de dorre heuvels, afgewisseld met dramatische wolkenluchten. En met wat geluk zie je in de verte een roofvogel zweven boven het stille landschap — alsof ook de natuur even stilhoudt bij deze bijzondere plek. Het klooster van Natlismtsemeli, gewijd aan Johannes de Doper - de Lichtbrenger, ligt afgelegen en is minder bezocht dan David Gareja zelf. Maar juist die rust, in combinatie met de spirituele sfeer en de omliggende leegte, maakt het tot een bijzonder eindpunt van deze tocht.
Un vieux bateau repose à l’ombre, attaché à un arbre comme à un dernier souvenir. L’eau, miroir trouble, reflète un monde inversé où le temps semble figé. Entre lumière tamisée et végétation silencieuse, cette scène raconte la lente disparition des choses oubliées.
An old boat rests in the shade, tied to a tree like to a final memory. The water, a murky mirror, reflects an inverted world where time seems frozen. Between soft light and silent vegetation, this scene tells the slow fading of forgotten things.
Winnebago River - Iowa
For some reason, I need to spend more quality time along the river in the fall of the year. Yesterday was a warm, beautiful day without our normal autumn winds. ( That's coming back today! )
It was peaceful, still some mute colors and a pristine blue sky.
Copyright 2023.
🇫🇷 Sur les rives de la Saône, l’Île Barbe déploie son charme intemporel. Cette scène paisible, baignée par une lumière d'été intense, révèle la beauté architecturale de l'île, entre nature luxuriante et patrimoine préservé. La pose longue adoucit le courant de la rivière, ajoutant une touche de poésie.
🇬🇧 On the banks of the Saône River, Île Barbe reveals its timeless charm. This peaceful scene, bathed in intense summer light, showcases the island's architectural beauty between lush nature and preserved heritage. The long exposure softens the river’s flow, adding a poetic touch.
The sun slowly rises from the horizon and the ocean, the sky is clear. A sign of a wonderful day is coming...
A sweeping view from the ridge-top Carlsbad Caverns Visitor Center in southeastern New Mexico. Perched at the edge of the Guadalupe Mountains, this overlook reveals the vast Chihuahuan Desert stretching toward the horizon. Wisps of high-altitude clouds drift above the open plains, echoing the stillness and scale of this rugged desert landscape.
Camogli si lascia sfiorare dalla quiete blu della sera, mentre le case colorate brillano come un mosaico acceso tra mare e collina.
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Camogli rests beneath the deep blue calm of evening, its colorful houses glowing like a living mosaic between sea and hills.
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A warm, golden glow blankets the rolling grasslands of Cornwall Park, leading the eye toward the iconic One Tree Hill in the distance.
Ein abgelegener Bergteich mitten in sattem Grün – umgeben von majestätischen Nadelbäumen und dramatisch aufziehenden Gewitterwolken. Diese Szene vereint die Ruhe der Natur mit der Kraft des kommenden Wetters. Ein Moment kurz vor dem Umbruch – eingefangen in kräftigen Farben und starker Tiefe.
A secluded mountain pond surrounded by deep green vegetation, towering fir trees, and dramatic storm clouds rolling in. This scene captures the quiet serenity of nature paired with the powerful energy of approaching weather. A moment of stillness before change – captured in rich tones and dynamic contrast.
Camogli riposa nella calma profonda della sera, adagiata tra colline scure e mare immobile. Le case colorate accendono la costa come un mosaico di luce.
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Camogli rests in the deep calm of evening, nestled between dark hills and a motionless sea. Its colorful houses light up the coast like a living mosaic.
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A stunning sunset view over Acadia National Park, capturing the interplay of orange and red hues in the sky as the sun dips behind the hills, with serene waters reflecting the last light of the day. A breathtaking moment in one of Maine’s most scenic locations.
🇫🇷 Bro Gozh ma Zadoù
Hommage à la Bretagne éternelle. Terre de rochers, de brume et de légendes.
"Vieux pays de mes pères", souffle l’hymne… et la mer répond.
🇬🇧 Bro Gozh ma Zadoù
A tribute to timeless Brittany. Land of rocks, mist, and legends.
"Old land of my fathers," the anthem whispers… and the sea answers.
Bro Gozh ma Zadoù
En enor da Vreizh da viken. Douar ar mein, ar walez hag ar mojennoù.
“Bro gozh ma zadoù”, a gan an henvro… ha ar mor a respont.
A breathtaking view of the Namibian landscape, where arid plains stretch beneath a brilliant blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds. Sparse trees and rugged mountains complete this stunning scene of African wilderness.
San Rocco di Camogli si accende nella luce del tramonto, sospeso tra il silenzio del monte e il respiro del mare.
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San Rocco di Camogli glows in the last light of sunset, poised between the silence of the hills and the whisper of the sea.
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A double rainbow arches over lush green and golden rice fields in Laos, creating a surreal scene of tranquility. This moment showcases the harmony between nature, light, and land. The soft mist in the air adds a beautiful glow to the landscape. I felt very fortunate to be able to withness and photograph it.
A pristine Icelandic landscape under a vivid blue sky. Rolling green hills meet the still waters of a fjord or lake, with rugged mountains in the distance. A moment of pure serenity in the heart of Nordic nature.
Paysage islandais paisible sous un ciel bleu éclatant. Les collines verdoyantes plongent vers les eaux calmes d’un fjord, dominées par les montagnes au loin. Une scène de pure nature et de sérénité nordique.
Mulinetti accoglie la sera con il suo abbraccio di scogli e mare, mentre Recco e Ruta brillano sulle colline come un intreccio di luci sospese. La costa si dissolve nel blu profondo, e ogni onda sembra custodire un frammento di quiete e memoria.
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Mulinetti greets the evening with its embrace of rocks and sea, while Recco and Ruta shimmer on the hills like a weave of suspended lights. The coastline dissolves into deep blue, and every wave seems to hold a fragment of quiet and memory.
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This collection shows an atmospheric and intimate part of the David Gareja Monastery complex, located in the vast, semi-desert region of eastern Georgia. The buildings, made of rough natural stone and covered with warm, orange tiled roofs, blend harmoniously with the rust-colored, barren mountain landscape in the background. At the center of the image is a simple but characteristic bell tower, typical of the traditional Georgian Orthodox architectural style. At the bottom left of the image we see a monk — dressed in long, sober robes — moving calmly along the stone path. His presence underlines that this is not a museum or an abandoned heritage site, but a living monastery, where a community of monks still lives and works. The Georgian Orthodox monks at David Gareja lead a quiet and dedicated life. They follow a strict monastic order, focused on prayer, contemplation, silence and the preservation of age-old traditions. Life is largely lived within the monastery walls, far removed from the modern world. Monks maintain the grounds themselves: from the gardens and paths to the restoration of frescoes and chapels carved into the surrounding rock faces. The atmosphere in the monastery is one of timelessness. Everything breathes peace, simplicity and spiritual devotion. The silence is interrupted only by the sound of the wind or a bell calling to prayer. For visitors, it feels like stepping back in time — to a place where faith, history and landscape have become one.
1. centre Ancient David Gareja monastery in Georgia’s painted hills, 2. top left Stillness within the courtyard walls of the monastery, 3. The tower of David Gareja – silent watcher on the borderlands, 4. Where the hills of Gareja watch the lone horse, 5. Architecture of solitude: the monks’ communal building at David Gareja, 6. Carved by time, kept by Monks – the monastery of David Gareja, 7. Monastery on the edge: the cliffside sanctuary of David Gareja, 8. Monastery on the edge: the cliffside sanctuary of David Gareja, 9. Where monks walk in silence, far from modern life, 10. Worn steps leading to a hidden monastic cell, 11. The church of the Transfiguration – a medieval cave sanctuary, 12. A soldier’s quiet watch over sacred ground, 13. Where stone meets spirit: monastic life in Georgia.
Deze collage toont een sfeervol en intiem deel van het David Gareja-kloostercomplex, gelegen in de uitgestrekte, halfwoestijnachtige regio van Oost-Georgië. De gebouwen, opgetrokken uit ruwe natuursteen en bedekt met warme, oranje pannendaken, vormen een harmonieus geheel met het roestkleurige, kale berglandschap op de achtergrond. Centraal in beeld staat een eenvoudige, maar karakteristieke klokkentoren, typerend voor de traditionele Georgisch-Orthodoxe bouwstijl. Linksonder in de foto zien we een monnik — gekleed in lange, sobere gewaden — die zich rustig voortbeweegt over het stenen pad. Zijn aanwezigheid onderstreept dat dit geen museum of verlaten erfgoedsite is, maar een levend klooster, waar nog altijd een gemeenschap van monniken woont en werkt. De Georgisch-Orthodoxe monniken in David Gareja leiden een ingetogen en toegewijd bestaan. Ze volgen een strikte kloosterorde, gericht op gebed, contemplatie, stilte en het bewaren van eeuwenoude tradities. Het leven speelt zich grotendeels af binnen de kloostermuren, ver weg van de moderne wereld. Monniken onderhouden het terrein zelf: van de tuinen en paden tot de restauratie van fresco’s en kapellen die in de omliggende rotswanden zijn uitgehouwen. De sfeer in het klooster is er één van tijdloosheid. Alles ademt rust, eenvoud en spirituele toewijding. De stilte wordt slechts onderbroken door het geluid van de wind of een klok die oproept tot gebed. Voor bezoekers voelt het alsof ze een stap terugzetten in de tijd — op een plek waar geloof, geschiedenis en landschap één zijn geworden.
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As the sun dips below the distant mountains, the Namibian sky ignites in a breathtaking display of golden hues. Clouds catch the last rays of light, creating a dramatic and serene moment in the vast desert landscape.
Kirkjufell appears as a dominant vision before you as you drive on route 54 towards the north coast of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. In an almost perfect cylinder form, Kirkjufell is attached to the peninsula by a stretch of land on its south side. You can appreciate the mountain view from three directions on land but north, as it’s facing out to the sea. There is one way to see this side from the north, though - kayaking under Mt. Kirkjufell, a two-hour mesmerizing experience cruising alongside one the most majestic mountain in Iceland.
The formation of Kirkjufell mountain is a dramatic act taking place over millions of years - ever since the last phase of the Ice Age- by glacial erosion in Iceland. As you can see clearly in the photo below, the mountain is very steep in all directions and layers of rocks are clearly visible from the bottom to the top. This was formed due to a unique natural phenomenon in Iceland named “nunatak.” In fact, it’s a Greenlandic Inuit word referring to a high rock pointing out of glaciers. Essentially it’s an exposed peak that’s not covered by ice, and it also called the glacial island.