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Romney Marsh is a sparsely populated wetland area in the counties of Kent and East Sussex in the south-east of England. It covers about 100 square miles (260 km2). The Marsh has a fascinating history. Due to its location, geography and isolation it was a smuggler's paradise from the 17th through to the 19th centuries. The area has long supported a high density of sheep and to this day Romney Marsh sheep are considered one of the most successful and important breeds. Criss-crossed with numerous waterways, and with some areas lying below sea level, the Marsh has over time sustained a gradual level of reclamation, both through natural causes and by human intervention.
Bavona Valley, which branches off from the Maggia Valley, is characterized by its wilderness. To this day it is deprived of electricity (except in San Carlo) and populated only during the summer. The magic of nature combined with the work of mankind has bestowed peace and harmony to this valley, one of Ticino’s most beautiful. Consisting of extremely high cliffs and remains of colossal landslides it is also one of the steepest and rockiest valleys of the entire Alpine region. An enchanting walk that goes through twelve villages, including Foroglio with its spectacular waterfall, allows the visitor to appreciate its charm.
The route is fascinating not only from an environmental point of view but also for the testimonials of human intervention found along the way, that prove how through an adequate interpretation of the territory it is possible to turn even the most hostile of natural elements into an ally. Very interesting are the so-called splüi, buildings under the rock that have made it possible to adapt nature to the needs of humans, creating shelters, housing and stables. Also very surprising is the ingenuity behind the transformation of the upper part of massive boulders into small gardens, protected from the voracious goats that stroll about the valley.
The itinerary that runs through the entire Bavona Valley can start either in Bignasco or in Cavergno. Along the course you will encounter a number of splüi and go through woods of chestnut trees - once considered to be "the tree of life" because of its vital role for the survival of the population. In Foroglio, the best known village of the valley because of the spectacular waterfall, you can spot a few houses with a wide arcade and a number of torbe gathered around a small church. Inside the church, you can admire the interesting altar from the 16th century. Also in town, the excellent Grotto Froda (a tavern) that offers traditional Ticino dishes and is run by Martino Giovanettina, a local intellectual.
Another point of interest is the centre of Sonlerto, where to avoid taking land from the pastures the houses were built between the boulders of a prehistoric landslide. The graceful oratory of Gannariente, with precious frescoes from the 16th century, has been a destination from time immemorial of a historical procession that occurs the first Sunday of May. The excursion ends in San Carlo, the last village of the Bavona Valley and departure point of the cableway that goes up to Robiei (below the Basodino glacier). From there you may choose to return by bus to Bignasco or Cavergno.
My photostream has been populated mostly by natural monochrome tones this week, as this week's snow-blanketed landscape has been accompanied by stratus-draped monochrome skies. Apart from Wednesday afternoon, that is, when the clouds parted just as the sun was setting. And just as I was driving through the countryside. A pigment-infused happy convergence resulted!
I love our ravine. It is a jewel amongst a growing metropolis populated by almost a million people. We have walked six generations of dogs, our two children, and many, many friends - all have been sworn to secrecy not to disclose the intricate pathways that lead into the forest.
One of the paths takes us across the creek to a very isolated place hidden by evergreens and pines. It is our Narnia. In the winter, once the creek has completely frozen and does not moan from our intrusion, we can walk for hours. (I have fallen through a few times! There is no fun in sloshing home with wet, ice cold boots!), We can see the activity of the wildlife that went before us by the images in the snow - moose, deer, coyote, beaver, porcupine and even a brief hello from a lynx a few years ago. They are all reminders that we are only visitors.
The ravine holds an accumulation of memories of the passing years of our family growing up. A Family Album. Years of laughter, tears, dream making, problem solving and character building. It is a place where I have learned the heart’s of our children. Though their visits to the ravine are fewer now, it is still a wonderful venue that engages and entices meaningful conversation.
It is my refuge. A place of quiet solitude for a few hours of personal reflection.
There is one place in particular that I pass by everyday that pulls at my heartstrings.
In the meadow stands two towering trees that once held a treehouse that our son and a few of his overly ambitious friends built. The creating of this major feat occupied them most of the summer. They had so much fun! I would venture down on my bike and bring the tenacious construction crew sandwiches and treats. One day I went down and saw that they had gone wild and started to build a third level. My protests to stop building higher fell on deaf ears. Early the next morning, the boys returned to find that their architectural wonderment had been completely dismantled. Even the tools that they had confiscated from our garage had been taken away in the night.
There was nothing left to Indicate the tangible dreams of the enthusiastic ten year olds, except the stairs that lead to the tops of the trees. They are still there as a rebellious testament.
As I am sitting and reminiscing, I cannot help to chuckle. We have had such a time in our ravine. Adrenaline surges. Adventures. Discoveries. I broke my leg down there one night (don’t ask!). I have had many harrowing near misses as I traversed the cliffs and deer runs. We have seen many “Wayfarin’ Strangers” set up lodgings for short periods of time. We have had the ravine reveal, then belch a brand new, stolen motorcycle from it’s depths. I have even saved my beautiful Wolfhound from drowning in the frigid waters of Spring runoff, and then he, in turn, had to save me…
Though the footsteps we have made have vanished over time, the memories of them are still imprinted in my heart.
I am getting older now. Some of the trees are still standing. Old friends. There are new ones shooting up everywhere. The beavers will be patient as they pass by - waiting for them to grow. I share a camaraderie with my husband as we go looking together for something to put into our cameras. We are never disappointed with what the ravine chooses to share with us.
We revel in it’s beauty and it’s familiarity.
I love our ravine...
Glen Etive is a sparsely populated scenic narrow valley in the Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area surrounded by mountains. The rocky River Etive runs through the valley, which is popular with hikers and whitewater kayakers. Scenes from the movie Skyfall (James Bond) and Braveheart were filmed here.
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"Olatua" ( Nestor Basterretxea, 2006), Bermeo, Vizcaya, País Vasco, España.
La villa de Bermeo es un municipio vizcaíno de la comarca de Busturialdea, en la comunidad autónoma del País Vasco, España. Se trata de una de las localidades más pobladas de la comarca de la Reserva de la Biosfera de Urdaibai junto con Guernica y Luno, con 16 864 habitantes (INE, 2020).
Fundada en 1236, la villa ostentó el título de Cabeza de Vizcaya desde 1476 hasta 1602, siendo la principal población del Señorío de Vizcaya. Es por ello por lo que Bermeo gozó de ciertos privilegios y por lo que gozaba de mayor relevancia frente al resto de villas en las Juntas Generales de Vizcaya. A esto cabe añadirle las juras que los reyes realizaban en la iglesia de Santa Eufemia cada vez que visitaban la provincia.
Actualmente, se trata de una villa arraigada a la tradición marinera, ya que su economía se basa mayoritariamente en la pesca y en las conservas de pescado.
Posee además diferentes atractivos turísticos tales como la ermita de San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, la torre Ercilla (Museo del pescador), la Puerta de San Juan, el casco antiguo, la Atalaya y el manicomio y su acogedor puerto, entre otros.
The town of Bermeo is a Biscayan municipality in the Busturialdea region, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country, Spain. It is one of the most populated towns in the region of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, together with Guernica and Luno, with 16,864 inhabitants (INE, 2020).
Founded in 1236, the town held the title of Head of Vizcaya from 1476 to 1602, being the main population of the Lordship of Vizcaya. That is why Bermeo enjoyed certain privileges and why it enjoyed greater relevance compared to the rest of the towns in the General Meetings of Vizcaya. To this must be added the oaths that the kings made in the church of Santa Eufemia every time they visited the province.
Currently, it is a town rooted in the seafaring tradition, since its economy is based mainly on fishing and canned fish.
It also has different tourist attractions such as the hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the Ercilla tower (Fisherman's Museum), the Puerta de San Juan, the old town, the Atalaya and the asylum and its welcoming port, among others.
Hundreds of Elephant Seals populate the beach near San Simeon. Birthing, nursing, breeding, bickering are constant, as are the vocalizations of the bulls, cows and pups. The many gulls make a lot of noise too. You might never guess all that from this image...a pup peacefully nursing and it's mom sound asleep.
Kruger National Park
South Africa
The greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a woodland antelope found throughout eastern and southern Africa. Despite occupying such widespread territory, they are sparsely populated in most areas, due to a declining habitat, deforestation and poaching.
Their habitat includes mixed scrub woodlands (the greater kudu is one of the few largest mammals that prefer living in settled areas – in scrub woodland and bush on abandoned fields and degraded pastures, mopane bush and acacia in lowlands, hills and mountains.
Their diet consists of leaves, grass, shoots and occasionally tubers, roots and fruit (they are especially fond of oranges and tangerines).
During the day, greater kudus normally cease to be active and instead seek cover under woodland, especially during hot days. They feed and drink in the early morning and late afternoon, acquiring water from waterholes or roots and bulbs that have a high water content. Although they tend to stay in one area, the greater kudu may search over a large distance for water in times of drought.
Predators of the greater kudu generally consist of lions, hyenas, and hunting dogs. Although leopards and cheetahs also prey on greater kudus, they are unable to bring down a bull, and consequently target the more vulnerable cows and offspring.
Greater kudus have a life span of 7 to 8 years in the wild, and up to 23 years in captivity. They are evaluated as low risk in the IUCN Red List of endangered species. – Wikipedia
Bavona Valley, which branches off from the Maggia Valley, is characterized by its wilderness. To this day it is deprived of electricity (except in San Carlo) and populated only during the summer. The magic of nature combined with the work of mankind has bestowed peace and harmony to this valley, one of Ticino’s most beautiful. Consisting of extremely high cliffs and remains of colossal landslides it is also one of the steepest and rockiest valleys of the entire Alpine region. An enchanting walk that goes through twelve villages, including Foroglio with its spectacular waterfall, allows the visitor to appreciate its charm.
The route is fascinating not only from an environmental point of view but also for the testimonials of human intervention found along the way, that prove how through an adequate interpretation of the territory it is possible to turn even the most hostile of natural elements into an ally. Very interesting are the so-called splüi, buildings under the rock that have made it possible to adapt nature to the needs of humans, creating shelters, housing and stables. Also very surprising is the ingenuity behind the transformation of the upper part of massive boulders into small gardens, protected from the voracious goats that stroll about the valley.
The itinerary that runs through the entire Bavona Valley can start either in Bignasco or in Cavergno. Along the course you will encounter a number of splüi and go through woods of chestnut trees - once considered to be "the tree of life" because of its vital role for the survival of the population. In Foroglio, the best known village of the valley because of the spectacular waterfall, you can spot a few houses with a wide arcade and a number of torbe gathered around a small church. Inside the church, you can admire the interesting altar from the 16th century. Also in town, the excellent Grotto Froda (a tavern) that offers traditional Ticino dishes and is run by Martino Giovanettina, a local intellectual.
Another point of interest is the centre of Sonlerto, where to avoid taking land from the pastures the houses were built between the boulders of a prehistoric landslide. The graceful oratory of Gannariente, with precious frescoes from the 16th century, has been a destination from time immemorial of a historical procession that occurs the first Sunday of May. The excursion ends in San Carlo, the last village of the Bavona Valley and departure point of the cableway that goes up to Robiei (below the Basodino glacier). From there you may choose to return by bus to Bignasco or Cavergno.
Spruce Point is a sparsely populated peninsula in the Gulf of Maine 2 miles from Boothbay Harbor. Print Size 13x19 inches.
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Naples is the third-largest city of Italy after Rome and Milan and one of the most densely populated cities in Europe. First settled by Greeks in the second millennium BC, Naples is one of the oldest continuously inhabited urban areas in the world. In the 6th century BC, it was refounded as Neápolis. Naples' historic city centre is the largest in Europe and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Pizza was invented here but the restaurants in Naples have earned the most stars from the Michelin Guide of any Italian city. People awarded the honorary citizenship of Naples are: Sophia Loren & Diego Maradona. When Maradona arrived in Naples, they won the Italian and European titles for the first time. Maradona’s photo was hung next to Jesus in half of the homes of Naples. Naples is a real raw working city, a place with fascinating art and viewpoints, spontaneous conversations and unexpected, pleasant attitude. Naples has an enormous wealth of cultural treasures. You will find two royal palaces, three castles and ancient ruins with some of the oldest frescoes of Christianity. There is so much to see. Naples itself, Pompei, Herculaneum, the volcano Vesuvius, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast and several islands like Ischia, Procida and Capri. From the Port of Naples there are many destination to visit.
The Port of Naples is one of the largest seaports in the Mediterranean Sea. The Port of Naples is situated in the centre of Naples, very close to the Castel Nuovo. The port has a large modern cruise terminal with many facilities for cruise passengers. Docking in Naples means you have to make choices. There is so much to see. Naples itself, Pompei, Herculaneum, the volcano Vesuvius, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast and several islands like Ischia, Procida and Capri. Cruise ships dock on the jetties at the Stazione Marittima, part of Naples’ huge port, with additional jetties during busy times. Ships will departure to Corsica and Sardinia. Photo taken from the Castel Nuovo of the busy and rainy port of Naples.
Napels is na Rome en Milaan de derde stad van Italië en een van de dichtstbevolkte steden van Europa. Napels, voor het eerst bewoond door Grieken in het tweede millennium voor Christus. Het historische stadscentrum van Napels is het grootste van Europa en staat op de Werelderfgoedlijst van UNESCO. De pizza is uitgevonden in Napels, maar de restaurants in Napels hebben de meeste sterren verdiend in de Michelin-gids van elke Italiaanse stad. Mensen die het ereburgerschap van Napels hebben toegekend zijn: Sophia Loren & Diego Maradona. Toen Maradona in Napels aankwam, wonnen ze voor het eerst de Italiaanse en Europese titels. De foto van Maradona hing naast Jezus in de helft van de huizen in Napels. Napels is een echte rauwe werkstad, een plek met fascinerende kunst en uitzichtpunten, spontane gesprekken en onverwachte, prettige instelling. De haven van Napels is een van de grootste zeehavens in de Middellandse Zee. De haven van Napels ligt in het centrum van Napels, vlakbij het Castel Nuovo. De haven heeft een grote moderne cruiseterminal met veel faciliteiten voor cruisepassagiers. Aanmeren in Napels betekent dat je keuzes moet maken. Er valt zoveel te zien. Napels zelf, Pompei, Herculaneum, de vulkaan Vesuvius, Sorrento, Amalfikust en verschillende eilanden zoals Ischia, Procida en Capri. Cruiseschepen meren aan op de steigers in het Stazione Marittima, onderdeel van de enorme haven van Napels, met extra steigers tijdens drukke tijden. Schepen vertrekken naar Corsica en Sardinië. Foto genomen vanaf de Castel Nuovo van de drukke en regenachtige haven van Napels.
The wet weather has been good for the Fungi this year and this tree stump is almost fully populated.
Masai Game Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Topis (Damaliscus korrigum) are a highly social and fast antelope species of the genus Damaliscus. The vernacular name "topi" applies not only to the species but also to two subspecies D. k. jimela and D. k. topi, while the name korrigum or tiang applies to the subspecies D. k. korrigum. Along with the Bangweulu
Tsessebe this species was formerly included in the common tsessebe. The species is to be found in the savannas, semi-deserts, and floodplains of sub-Saharan Africa.
Topi prefer pastures with green grass that is medium in height with leaf-like swards. Topis are more densely populated in areas where green plants last into the dry season, particularly near water. When foraging for food, topi tend to take small bites at a fast rate.
The topi has a long but patchy distribution as it prefers certain grasslands in arid and savanna biomes. Human hunting and habitat destruction have further isolated their population.
The following countries have been found to contain topi: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, and Uganda.
The species is regionally extinct in Burundi, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal.
Bangladesh is a very populated place and accordingly the railways reflect this with the amount of people wanting to travel. Roof travellers appear to be a mixture of young thrill seekers there just for the ride and yet it too serves as a genuine way of travelling somewhere where the train is full and perhaps when the person does not have the fare. I can't be sure that these people actually pay a fare for rooftop travel but I very much doubt it !.
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Södermalm in Stockholm is density populated and naturally during the history many old houses have been demolished and new ones built into their places. Therefore it was both a surprise and a delight to see old and well preserved wooden houses in the middle of Södermalm, in several spots actually. And they are always painted red or red-brown. One of them is at the western end of street Stigbergsgatan, located on the northern side of Södermalm island. This house is now used as a museum.
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Santa Eulària is the second most populated municipality in the island after Eivissa. It offers a wide range of beaches, lovely towns, solitary fields and little markets, attracting thousands of tourist every season. The town of Santa Eulària is crowned by es Puig de Missa, a historical monument composed of a fortified church, a cemetery and several whitewashed houses. There is much activity in Santa Eulària, since many services and retail stores are available, as well as a beach in the centre of the town, a nice promenade and a marina. - See more at: www.ibiza.travel/en/articulo.php?fid=296#sthash.0u28syne....
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Changde Rd. and W. Nanjing Rd., Shanghai
In the day or two following the demonstrations, Shanghai experienced a sharp drop in temperature and rain. On the 29th, between two heavy showers, the sky was dark and dreary, the streets were empty and sparsely populated by pedestrians, with police cars parked on many street corners and some streets filled with temporary recruits on duty to prevent new demonstrations, while Gucci's LED screens played their usual lavish and unrealistic advertisements.
The anger of the demonstrations and protests did not infect everyone. Just a short distance away from the blockade, youths steeped in consumerism were still relaxing and having fun. This is partly due to the blockade of information by the authorities, and partly due to the fact that thirty years of condoning and exploiting consumerism and suppressing social autonomy have created a large group of people who are indifferent to the fate of others.
On the night of 26 November 2022, a demonstration took place in Middle Wulumuqi (Urumqi) Road, Shanghai in memory of the victims of the fire in Wulumuqi (Urumqi), Xinjiang, the casualties of which were caused by the building being locked up as a result of absurd anti-epidemic measures which made it impossible for residents to escape. The police ended up arresting many of the demonstrators and loading three police buses:
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On the evening of the 27th, a large area of the neighbourhood where the demonstration took place last night was suddenly blocked off, allowing only people to leave and not enter, perhaps to prevent further demonstrations from gathering there.. A large number of people gathered at the intersections of the blocked-off neighbourhoods, which gradually festered into a new demonstration.
The demonstration on the night of the 27th:
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Senge Tsangpo སེང་གེ་གཙང་པོ་ county, formerly known as Gar, straddles the confluences of the Senge Tsangpo སེང་གཙང་པོ་ (Indus River) and two of its tributaries: the Langchu Tsangpo, which converges at the town of Senge Khabab, and the Gar Tsangpo, which converges south of Tashigang. Senge Khabab, which is both the prefectural and county capital, is located at Senge Tsangpo Area: 11.802 sq km. www.footprinttravelguides.com/c/2848/tibet/&Action=pr... སྒར། > sgar > Gar The name sGar is said to have come from the many military camps (sgar) that dGa’ ldan tshe dbang set up in this area as reinforcements for the government of Tibet. After that the area came to be called sGar. The rdzong was created in 1959. The region of sGar is populated by semi-nomads. There are many livestock animals, such as yaks, goats and sheep, oxen, bulls, mdzo and mdzo mo, horses and mules. There is also a considerable amount of wheat, barley and beans harvested. The rdzong is rich in minerals, including coal, white salt, gold, lead and salt. It is, moreover, the habitat of a great many animals, such as wild yaks, yellow leopards, wild asses, black bears, Tibetan lynxes, antelopes, Tibetan antelopes, foxes and wolves. There are also many unique characteristics of sGar rdzong to be seen in the popular old legends, myths, music, dances and other facets of the culture. sGar rdzong possesses a number of sites of historical interest, including the monasteries of Dri bda’ spos ri, Gyam smyug lha khang, mDun chu Monastery and Gu ru gyam, the Bonpo monastery. Many of the important Bonpo monasteries can still be visited. www.thlib.org/places/monasteries/list/nyingma/#iframe=htt...
Koh Lipe, Satun, Thailand.
Ko Lipe is a Thai island in the Andaman Sea, near Malaysia's border. It's part of Tarutao National Marine Park, which is populated with small islands and known for its coral-rich waters. The island has sandy beaches, including Pattaya and Hat Chao Le. Dive sites in the area include the 8 Mile Rock pinnacle and the Yong Hua Shipwreck. Ko Lipe is home to many aboriginal Malay people, known as the Urak Lawoi.
It might seem as if Florida is populated only by large birds if you look only at my photo stream. Well, you're wrong! Generally speaking, the song birds don't stay still long enough for me to get cute pictures, but this one posed for me for a good couple of minutes. Very cute!
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It looked like a rural house in woodland, but stood within a densely populated suburb.
As seen from the Stone Mountain Trail, a 19-mile urban trail in...
DeKalb County (Scottdale), Georgia, USA.
13 January 2025.
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Reflection from a small town in Norway. There was absolutely no wind and the sunset created a wonderful orange light.
Madrid antiguo. Las cúpulas de las iglesias, pueblan el centro de Madrid, aportando un paisaje atractivo y peculiar.
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Old Madrid. The domes of the churches, populates the center of Madrid, providing an attractive and unique landscape.
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The region has a population of 27,829 (2020) and is one of the more densely populated parts of the island. The administrative centre is Keflavík, which had 7,000 residents when it merged with the nearby town of Njarðvík and Hafnir in 1995 to create Reykjanesbær, which is the largest settlement outside the Greater Reykjavík area; in 2018 the region had a population of 17,805.
The region is the location of Keflavík International Airport, the major point of entry for Iceland.
Some fishing towns, such as Grindavík, Njarðvík and Sandgerði are situated on the peninsula.
The peninsula is marked by active volcanism under its surface and large lava fields, allowing little vegetation. There are numerous hot springs in the southern half of the peninsula, around the Kleifarvatn lake and the Krýsuvík geothermal area.
There is a geothermal power station at Svartsengi. Near the power station a luxury spa and pool area has been installed using the hot and mineralized water coming down from the power station; it is known as the "Blue Lagoon".
The Bridge Between Continents spans the Álfagjá [ˈaulvaˌcauː] rift valley (60 feet wide and 20 feet (6.1 m) deep) near Grindavík, which is supposed to mark the boundary of the Eurasian and North American continental tectonic plates. It was built in 2002 and previously named Leif the Lucky bridge in honor of Icelandic explorer Leif Eriksson who traveled from Europe to America nearly 500 years before Christopher Columbus.
A great deal of volcanic unrest was occurring in the Reykjanes Peninsula in 2020 and into 2021, after nearly 800 years of inactivity. After the eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcano started on 19 March 2021.
National Geographic's experts predicted that this "may mark the start of decades of volcanic activity". The eruption was small, leading to a prediction that this volcano was unlikely to threaten "any population centers".
The Cévennes are a sparsely populated range of low to medium altitude mountains that span several departments in the Languedoc Roussillon region. In the 16th century they became home to French Protestants, or Huguenots, who were unable worship openly in towns and cities in France.
This point and shoot photograph was taken somewhere in the Cévennes and shows the "Witches Hat" style of roofing found in Carcassonne and on some buildings in rural areas.
A sparsely populated ghost town in Oregon. 6 vertical frame panorama with Rokinon 20mm f/1.8 and 2 stop ND grad over foreground to deal with ambient light.
architecture frozen music. ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Enjoying the music at the Basilica, Montserrat, Spain.
The Basilica is the name for the church at Montserrat. For most people it is essential to a visit to Montserrat for three main reasons. Firstly, it is, in itself, a Gothic building of architectural significance. Secondly, it is the home of Montserrat's masses and choral concerts. Thirdly, it houses what is arguably Montserrat's most important feature - the statue of the Black Madonna.
The monastery is 48 kilometres (30 mi) northwest of Barcelona, and can be reached by road, train or cable car. The abbey's train station, operated by FGC, is the terminus of a rack railway connecting with Monistrol, and two funiculars, one connecting with Santa Cova (a shrine and chapel lower down the mountain) and the other connecting with the upper slopes of the mountain. At 1,236 metres (4,055 ft) above the valley floor, Montserrat is the highest point of the Catalan lowlands, and stands central to the most populated part of Catalonia. Montserrat's highest point, Sant Jeroni, can be reached by footpaths leading from the monastery. From Sant Jeroni, almost all of Catalonia can be seen, and on a clear day the island of Mallorca is visible.
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The land of the Enchanted Castle is unique in everyway, populated by thousands of heads carved onto the rocks and on the branches and trunks of the olive trees. This kingdom was once territory of and home to Filippo Bentivegna, who was born in Sciacca in 1888 and emigrated to The United States after his teens, moving from Boston to New York and Chicago. An accident at work and an assault marked his life. In 1919, having returned from the USA after the Great War, he withdrew in solitude into this farmhouse structure, giving life to the court of the kingdom populated by sculpted heads, over which he could reign with absolute authority. Filippo Bentivegna spent his life on the site until his lonely death in 1967. The following year, a collaborator of Jean Dubuffet, Art Brut theorist, arrived in Sciacca and recognised the artistic importance of the work by the “Madman of Sciacca” and so the site was restructured and opened to the public.
Today, some of the Bentivegna heads are displayed at the Museum of Art Brut in Lausanne, established in memory of Dubuffet.
The Western Australian Kimberley covers an area larger than most European countries and it is a region of widely diverse topography and vegetation. It is a land of rugged ranges, spectacular gorges and open plains, and its vegetation includes small pockets of monsoon rainforest, large areas savannah woodland, sandy plains sparsely populated with dry grasses and, of course, the ubiquitous boab trees.
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Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, España.
Toledo es un municipio y ciudad española, capital de la provincia homónima, en la comunidad autónoma de Castilla-La Mancha. Con una población de 86 070 habitantes (INE 2023), se trata del tercer municipio más poblado de la región. El casco histórico está situado en la margen derecha del Tajo, en una colina rodeada por un pronunciado meandro. El término municipal incluye dos barrios muy separados del núcleo principal: el de Azucaica, en la orilla derecha del río, y el de Santa María de Benquerencia, situado prácticamente enfrente del anterior en la margen izquierda.
La ciudad fue un importante centro carpetano hasta la conquista romana en 193 a. C. Tras las invasiones germánicas, Toledo se convertiría en capital del Reino visigodo y, posteriormente, en su principal sede eclesiástica. En el año 711, Toledo fue conquistada por los musulmanes, cuyo dominio finalizó con la toma de la ciudad en 1085 por Alfonso VI. Es conocida como «la ciudad imperial» por haber sido la sede principal de la corte de Carlos I y también como «la ciudad de las tres culturas», por haber estado poblada durante siglos por cristianos, judíos y musulmanes. En el siglo XVI tuvieron lugar la guerra de las Comunidades de Castilla y el traslado en 1561 de la corte a Madrid, tras el cual la ciudad entró en decadencia, acentuada por la crisis económica del momento. Ya en época contemporánea, se recuerda el asedio y defensa del alcázar durante la guerra civil. En 1983, Toledo pasó a ser sede de las Cortes regionales y de la Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha y en 1986 su casco histórico fue declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad.
En la actualidad la gran mayoría de la población se dedica al sector servicios, existiendo tradición local en la fabricación de espadas. Una línea de ferrocarril Avant conecta Toledo y Madrid en 33 minutos. Cuenta con diversas infraestructuras sanitarias, incluido el Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos, y con la presencia de la Academia de Infantería.
Toledo is a Spanish municipality and city, capital of the province of the same name, in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha. With a population of 86,070 inhabitants (INE 2023), it is the third most populated municipality in the region. The historic centre is located on the right bank of the Tagus, on a hill surrounded by a pronounced meander. The municipal area includes two neighbourhoods very separate from the main centre: Azucaica, on the right bank of the river, and Santa María de Benquerencia, located practically opposite the former on the left bank.
The city was an important Carpetanian centre until the Roman conquest in 193 BC. After the Germanic invasions, Toledo would become the capital of the Visigoth Kingdom and, later, its main ecclesiastical seat. In 711, Toledo was conquered by the Muslims, whose rule ended with the capture of the city in 1085 by Alfonso VI. It is known as "the imperial city" for having been the main seat of the court of Charles I and also as "the city of the three cultures", for having been populated for centuries by Christians, Jews and Muslims. In the 16th century the War of the Communities of Castile took place and in 1561 the court was moved to Madrid, after which the city fell into decline, accentuated by the economic crisis of the time. In contemporary times, the siege and defence of the Alcázar during the civil war is remembered. In 1983, Toledo became the seat of the regional Courts and the Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha and in 1986 its historic centre was declared a World Heritage Site.
Currently, the vast majority of the population is dedicated to the service sector, with a local tradition of sword-making. An Avant railway line connects Toledo and Madrid in 33 minutes. It has various health infrastructures, including the National Hospital for Paraplegics, and the presence of the Infantry Academy.
Pelee Island in Lake Erie is the most southerly populated place in Canada. Besides vineyards and agriculture, it contains some unique habitats for rare and endangered species. I grew up not far from nearby Point Pelee National Park, but I never took the ferry to Pelee Island until a birding trip with my friend Sylvie in May 2009.
An alvar is a habitat consisting of flat limestone bedrock with little or no topsoil. This exposes it to extremities of flooding and drought, and fosters a unique collection of praire-like plants. Alvars are globally rare. Some 120 alvars occur in the Great Lakes region, over half of them in Ontario. It is home to 77 rare plant species, 3 of which live nowhere else in Canada.
I'm sorting old photos and posting some interesting ones. This image was uploaded to Flickr on Dec. 26, 2021.
Thank you to everyone who visits, faves, and comments.
Sorry for the number but here is a selection of images taken at Lillian's garden hide. I've put up quite a few (21) so we can populate her group. Please feel free to browse or pass on by!
Old US 40
Eastville, Missouri
Photo taken on September 24, 2023
Before billboards populated our highways, advertisers discovered that the roof of barns made perfect advertising. Meramec Caverns was one of the most frequent subjects of these early billboards.
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These continue to populate flower gardens in this area. Photographed in the Dixon Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee.
Member of Nature’s Spirit
Good Stewards of Nature
5 sets of coal hoppers populate the run thru tracks at the east end of BRC's Commercial Ave Yard. Not a huge amount of info has been mentioned about the operation, so you would never have suspected the huge tide of UP, SP, BN and Soo Line feeding a never ending stream of Black Diamonds to serve a whole host of Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois coal powered Utilities along the shores of Lake Michigan and Illinois River via KCBX's buzy barge loader in the Calumet River at South Chicago. BRC pushed and pulled trains thru the terminal on a 24 hour basis, and was a great show for the ALCO fans as the BRC "Boat Job's" ALWAYS had C424 pairs..
I live in a densely populated row-house neighborhood in NW Washington DC. I was very surprised to see this Cooper's Hawk perched in the alley behind my house. It looked around for a couple minutes then moved on. I took this shot from my back door.
Nachdem die Yeongdong Line bei Donghae die Küste des japanischen Meeres verlässt geht es durch eine Mittelgebirgslandschaft weiter in Richtung Süden. Gerade im Bereich des Baekdu-Daegan Tals verläuft die Strecke durch für Korea sehr dünn besiedeltes, aber landschaftlich sehr reizvolles Gebiet. Hier mit dem Hyundai Rotem Lizenzbau 8242 ("Korail") und Mugunghwa 1671 Gangneung - Dongdaegu bei Buncheon.
After the Yeongdong Line leaves the coast of the Japanese sea at Donghae, it continues south through a low mountain range landscape. Especially in the area of the Baekdu-Daegan valley, the route runs through a very sparsely populated but scenic area. Here with the Hyundai Rotem license building 8242 ("Korail") and Mugunghwa 1671 Gangneung - Dongdaegu near Buncheon.
Listed as a populated place, Morgan, in Pendleton County, has an active church, no store, a few houses. An active rail line runs through the area and a new bridge crosses a fork of the Licking River. Other then that, farms and old tobacco barns. The brick school building was undergoing restoration, but that project stopped years ago. The adjoining school buildings were torn down. Rural Kentucky and it's past. The parking lot is maintained by the church that sits across the road.
Central part of Myanmar along the Ayeyarwadi including Mandalay and Bagan is called Dry Zone due to scanty rainfall. It is caused by the Rakhine mountains that block the monsoon rain from the Bay of Bengal. Annual precipitation in Dry Zone is less than 1,000 mm.
The area is densely populated despite the scarcity of rainfall probably thanks to the water from the Ayeyarwadi. The area along the Ayeyarwadi has been the homeland of ethnic Burmese and the birth place of ancient dynasties.
I had a very interesting experience with this family of Horned Larks (one female and two juveniles)........these were feeding around a relatively populated place near Khunjarab border area.......only few feet away from visitors but were so well camouflaged that it took me some time to detect these......thereafter I spent some ten minutes enjoying these beauties.....
Several authors argue that the first community that populated the valleys of Chile's Norte Chico were the Molle people, which initially combined farming with hunting and gathering to become, over time, full-time farmers along with the development burnished red pottery, and did work with stone and copper. Notable archaeological sites are Alcohuaz and Cochiguaz where soil and water were available for fruitful farming.
They were advanced in their use of technology, as evidence of their knowledge of metallurgy and its practical applications shows. In the first stage of their development they worked copper by smelting and hammering it and later used gold and silver alloys, as well as employing techniques of rolling, drawing, and embossing. Later on around 1000 A.D. the Diaguita people arrived in the same area. They were named by the archeologist Ricardo Latcham for their similarities to the Argentine Diaguita. They made contact with the Molle culture, from whom they learned to work with copper and other metals. Their pottery consisted of asymmetric, wide mouth, containers, with a handles and usually rendered with red, black and white geometrical motifs.
The cataclysmic 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines was the second largest volcanic eruption of the twentieth century, and by far the largest eruption to affect a densely populated area. It occurred on June 15, 1991. I was part of the evacuation and relief effort. It was the last action of any significance I would perform in the US Navy.
The eruption produced high-speed avalanches of hot ash and gas, giant mudflows, and a cloud of volcanic ash hundreds of miles across that ushered in climate change across the globe. The resulting damage to US assets in the Philippines was pivotal in the decision to close the massive strategic US military bases there. Many US servicemen lost friends and family in the ordeal never to be heard from again. The impacts of the eruption continue to this day.
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Here is my first posted photo with my new camera. Ironically, I was driving home from shooting in a local park and passed this large property with two ponds, almost always populated with Canada Geese. Today, a whole group of Sandhill Cranes joined them, crashing the party. The geese don't seem to mind. I took this hand-held through the passenger-side window of my vehicle, through an opening in a row of pines.