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Geranium is a genus of 422 species of annual, biennial, and perennial plants that are commonly known as geraniums or cranesbills. They are found throughout the temperate regions of the world and the mountains of the tropics, with the greatest diversity in the eastern part of the Mediterranean region. Wikipedia
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This has a profound effect on migratory birds. The island seen in the background is Antelope Island, Utah
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The Naming Of Cats by T. S. Eliot
«…
When you notice a cat in profound meditation,
The reason, I tell you, is always the same:
His mind is engaged in a rapt contemplation
Of the thought, of the thought, of the thought of his name:
His ineffable effable
Effanineffable
Deep and inscrutable singular Name. »
«…
Si un gato ves en meditación,
el motivo nunca te asombre.
Su mente está en contemplación
de la Idea Una de su nombre.
Su inefable, efable,
efainefable,
único, oscuro, inescrutable Nombre. »
The Naming of Cats, de T. S. Eliot —traducción de R. Ortiz, en El libro de los gatos habilidosos del Viejo Possum—, un libro de poemas, dirigido al público infantil, donde los gatos se constituyen en reflejos de las tipologías humanas. Sobre este libro se basaría el musical Cats, y este es el fragmento final del poema que lo abre.
«…
Quand vous voyez un chat plongé dans ses « pensées »,
La raison, c’est bien simple, est sa quête insondable :
Il s’adonne en esprit au plaisir de songer
À l’image de l’idée de la pensée sans fond
De son nom ineffable, ineffable et affable,
Son indicible et profond et singulier Nom. »
Comment appeler son chat, d’après T.S. Eliot
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Spending time deep in the desert late at night is such a profound experience, the smell of sage and granite the light wind and the silence is deafening with no bugs or birds, nothing but wind. After spending a few days here I think that's why the Anasazi people chose this area to build their civilization. I hiked 3 miles of trail right along the base of the canyons and the sounds made, each different in tone and speed, speak to the traveler as he or she passes by, providing a fresh burst of cool air. This structure was erected in 1050 and has since survived the elements remarkably well.
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location : Nanzenji Temple Tenjyuan ,Kyoto city ,Kyoto Prefecture,Japan
南禅寺 天授庵
Tenjyuan :
Tenjyuan is one of the most historically important temple of the Nanzenji. It was built as a dedication of the founder of the Nanzenji , Daiminkokushi Mukanfumon .
In 1267 the Emperpor Kameyama,enchanted with the natural beauty of the spot,elected a villa on the site where where the Nanzenji Temple now stands. Around 1288 the emperor was vexed by the appearance of a ghost and asked for help from Daiminkokushi ,the third Chief Priest of the Tofukuji Temple.
The priest rid Emperor Kameyama of the gost by merely performing Zazen meditations without reciting a single sutra.
The emperor was deeply moved by this demonstration of the priest's virtue and subsequently became became his disciple,giving himself the name Hoo("Great Priest").He later converted his villa into zen temple and dedicated it to Daiminkokushi.These events took place in Hoo's later years ; the priest died before the coversation of the villa was complete.It was left for a priest named Kiansoen,the successor of Daiminkokushi.to finish the work and inaugurate the zen temple. For this reason little credit for the task is given to Daiminkokushi himself.In 1336 Kokakushiren,the 15th chief priest of Nanzen Ji Temple,asked the retired Emperor Kogon for permission to construct a building commemorating the founding of the temple by Daiminkokushi.Construction on the building was completed in the following year(1337),hence the opening of the Tenjyuan.
Tenjyuan,however ,was destroyed in the Nanzenji conflagration of 1447 .Nor was the temple spared destraction by fire during the Onin War ( 1467-1477). More then 130 years passed before the temple was finally reconstructed.
Many of the temples destroyed by wars were reconstructed in the last quarter of the 16th century,when Japan enjoyed a period of political stability. The priests of Nanzenji agreed that the Tenjyuan be reconstructed by one of the most famous Zen priests of Kyoto,Genporeisan.He appointed Ungakureikei chief priest of the Tenjyuan ,and asked the daimyo Hosokawa Yusei to finance the enterprise.Thanks to generous contribution of Hosokawa,the reconstruction of the Main Hall,the Main Gate,and the old study was completed in August ,1602.These are the Tenjyuan buildings that stand today.
The garden consists of the front ,or eastern,garden of the Main Hall, and the southern garden near the Study.
The eastern garden is a rock garden. A geometrically designed stone footpath embedded in white sand and moss connects the Main Hall with the Maingate. This footpath was made 1338 after the original construction of the Tenjyuan.
The other ,shorter stone footpath leading to Yusai's mausoleum was made after Yusai's death in1610.
The layout of the southern garden clearly illustrates the characteristics of late 14th century landscaping.The two central islands in particular epitomize this style. A long penninsula extending from the study and a smaller penninsula extending from the other side meet to form a curling clasp,creating an eastern and western pond.The shorelines of the two ponds so divided are thus varied.
The eastern pond is smaller than the other and has a slopping bank.In addition to this landscaping technique,the arrangement of rocks near the waterfall indicates that the garden was made around the time of the construction of the Tenjyuan in 1337.
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Basilica di San Francesco, Gotico italiano 1253, patrimonio dell'umanità dell'UNESCO.
La città di San Francesco ( Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone ) ha una storia millenaria con importanti testimonianze romane, medievali e rinascimentali. Il cantiere di Giotto ha segnato l'arte di tutto il centro Italia.
Situata nella parte centro-orientale dell'Umbria, Assisi è adagiata sulle pendici del Monte Subasio e domina la pianura solcata dai fiumi Topino e Chiascio, affluenti del Tevere.
La città, che ha dato i natali a san Francesco e santa Chiara, si è imposta all'attenzione mondiale come centro universale del messaggio francescano di pace e fratellanza.
Costruita con la tipica "pietra rosata" del Subasio, Assisi vive e fa vivere a tutti i visitatori l'atmosfera di profonda spiritualità dei luoghi che la storia e la fede dei suoi Santi rendono unici nel mondo.
Nel bel prato verde che sta davanti all’entrata della basilica superiore di San Francesco ad Assisi con la scritta “Pax” c’è la statua di Francesco a cavallo, una delle pochissime statue del santo in tutta Assisi.
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Basilica of San Francesco, Italian Gothic 1253, UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city of San Francesco (Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone) has a long history with important Roman, medieval and Renaissance testimonies. Giotto's construction site has marked the art of all of central Italy.
Located in the central-eastern part of Umbria, Assisi lies on the slopes of Mount Subasio and dominates the plain crossed by the rivers Topino and Chiascio, tributaries of the Tiber.
The city, which gave birth to St. Francis and St. Clare, has become a global center of the Franciscan message of peace and brotherhood.
Built with the typical "pink stone" of Subasio, Assisi lives and makes all visitors experience the atmosphere of profound spirituality of the places that the history and faith of its Saints make unique in the world.
In the beautiful green lawn in front of the entrance of the upper basilica of San Francesco in Assisi with the inscription "Pax" is the statue of Francesco on horseback, one of the very few statues of the saint in all of Assisi,
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a profound truth that humanity has since disregarded to its own detriment. Since the words "humility" and "humble" also derive from humus, it is rather ironic that we should have assigned our species so arrogant a name as Homo sapiens sapiens ("wise wise man") :-)
Daniel Hillel, Out of the Earth: Civilization and the Life of the Soil
HPPT!! Humility Matters!
rose, little theater rose garden, raleigh, north carolina
“Everyday creativity is profoundly human in activity and scope. It’s gritty, soulful stuff. Or it can be. It can make us feel—and even be—more alive. There can be tremendous meaning in that. Meaning that transcends happiness. Meaning that’s found in the making itself, as we discover more about ourselves, our work, and the direction it’s leading.”
~David duChemin, Ch. 13, The Problem With Muses; Notes on Everyday Creativity, 2020
Playing with Helicon Focus stacking and daisies behind daisies. Just five images stacked.
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"The Syndics," also known as "The Sampling Officials," is a renowned painting created by the Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn in 1662. It is an exceptional example of group portraiture from the Dutch Golden Age, depicting five men gathered around a table, engaged in their duties as syndics (officers) of the Amsterdam Drapers' Guild.
The painting is notable for its meticulous attention to detail and Rembrandt's skillful use of light and shadow. The figures are positioned in a semi-circle around the table, with their faces illuminated by a strong light source from the left. This dramatic lighting technique creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the individual expressions and gestures of the syndics.
Each syndic is portrayed with distinctive characteristics, capturing their roles and personalities within the guild. Rembrandt expertly renders their varied facial features, clothing, and accessories, demonstrating his mastery in capturing human likeness and conveying individuality. The syndics are shown examining fabric samples, which symbolize their responsibility for regulating quality and standards within the textile industry.
"The Syndics" is regarded as one of Rembrandt's most celebrated works and is highly regarded for its technical brilliance and psychological depth. The painting exemplifies his ability to infuse ordinary subjects with dignity and introspection, elevating them beyond mere representation. It also reflects the artist's deep understanding of human nature, emphasizing the individuality and humanity of each syndic.
Today, "The Syndics" is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it continues to captivate visitors with its remarkable craftsmanship and profound insight into the human condition. It stands as a testament to Rembrandt's enduring legacy as one of the greatest painters in Western art history.
We revisited many of the places we had seen twice in summer to get a profound idea of what Lofoten in winter really means. Obviously Uttakleiv was one of these with the exception that in summer we barely saw a single soul here. Now in winter, there were queues for photographing the beach in LE with the mountain backdrop.
Anyway, Happy Monochrome Monday!
The process of germination and growth of acorns offers profound insights into the very essence of life itself. From a tiny seed, a great tree may arise, representing the awe-inspiring potential for growth and transformation inherent in all living beings. The sprouting of the acorn into a seedling also highlights the delicate balance of environmental factors necessary for life to flourish, such as water, soil, and sunlight. Moreover, the process of growth can be seen as a reflection of the cyclical nature of existence, as the seedling transforms into a mature tree, which in turn produces its own acorns, perpetuating the cycle of life. Overall, the germination and growth of acorns offer a powerful reminder of the beauty and complexity of life and the interconnectedness of all things.
Have you seen the film Being there with Peter Sellers? Watch it! Simple and profound comedy. It is one of those films that pop up in my mind from time to time. When I tried to do this image in black and white, it immediately took away from the sense of being there. And also, to me, it seems that something extraordinary is about to take place next in this image.
Spirit Of The North - The Common Loon. It was a magical homecoming! Loon pairs (not the babies) always come back to the same nesting site every year.
Through the misty sunrise on the lake echoes a sound that stirs profound emotions in anyone who hears it: the haunting cry of the Common Loon. The loon symbolizes the wildness that many of us long for from the depths of our souls.
Hope you all saw in the New Year enjoyably . I like January 1st, spring is now ahead of us rather than behind. It's time to get this years seed and plant catalogues out and beginning ordering . While I don’t go in for resolutions though I do have a few wishes for 2021 none of them very profound.
It will be good to be able to pop into a pub and have a pint . I am desperate to see some live music. It would be good to leave these islands and see somewhere abroad again . I would also love to reverse Brexit though that’s not going to happen. Whatever you wish for I hope it happens.
The photograph was shot at Castle Howard in the Spring the gardens filled with daffodils . This was our last outing before the first lockdown
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Jan Hus was a Czech church reformer executed in 1415. His teachings had a profound influence on the history of the Czech nation.
Jan Hus’s contribution to the development of the Czech literary language was the introduction of diacritical marks, such as: č, š, ř, ž, á, í, é. The purpose of this innovation was representing each sound by only one symbol and eleminating digraphs (sounds represented by two letters).
The inscription on the monument reads “Milujte se, pravdy každému přejte”, which means more or less: “Love one another, wish the truth to everyone”. This is a shortened version of a quote from one of Hus’s letters from prison. The day of his execution, July 6th, is a public holiday in Czechia (Jan Hus Day).
In the stillness of winter, nature's beauty reveals itself with profound clarity. The Mule deer pauses as if in quiet acknowledgment of the camera, creating a moment of connection that feels both peaceful and timeless.
.........Colin.
On a visit to see family earlier in the week, my nephew and I decided to visit Thursley to try and see this distinguished gentleman again. After a 2 hour wait he turned up and spent 20 minutes or so with us. I mentioned last year how profound it felt to be so close to such a bird. Same again.
Continuing with my Positive Flags of the Nations celebrating Love.
Kindness in words creates confidence.
Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.
Kindness in giving creates love.
Lao Tzu
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Thoroughbreds in The Stable. Provenance, pedigree, original, profound. Union Pacific 4014, 844, and 3985, stable mates in the shrine in Cheyenne, WYO.
My profound thanks to all my friends who have been inquiring about me. Health issues have kept me away
A holocaust survivor made a profound statement relating to our times . . . she said . . .
"Unlike during Nazi Germany - no country is coming to save you, because every country is involved"
Another survivor speaks out
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Taken on location at the beautiful ELVION sim
A bumpy road through a lava field leads to the lighthouse at Svörtuloft and the bird cliff, creating a profound sense of isolation and awe as the waves crash against the cliffs.
I Need Some Sleep
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8TlgTYWOn8
“Lull me to sleep, ye winds, whose fitful sound
Seems from some faint Aeolian harp-string caught;
Seal up the hundred wakeful eyes of thought
As Hermes with his lyre in sleep profound
The hundred wakeful eyes of Argus bound;
For I am weary, and am overwrought
With too much toil, with too much care distraught,
And with the iron crown of anguish crowned.
Lay thy soft hand upon my brow and cheek,
O peaceful Sleep! until from pain released
I breathe again uninterrupted breath!
Ah, with what subtile meaning did the Greek
Call thee the lesser mystery at the feast
Whereof the greater mystery is death!”
― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, The Complete Poems of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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with an adult Spectacled Caiman in the background
Llanos Orientales in eastern Colombia
The lowest estimates I found of the number of these remaining in the wild vary between 250 and 500. We saw 2 of these.
From Wikipedia:
"The Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) is a critically endangered crocodile. Its population is very small, and they can only be found in the Orinoco river basin in Venezuela and Colombia. Extensively hunted for their skins in the 19th and 20th centuries, it is one of the most endangered species of crocodiles. It is a very large species of crocodilian; males have been reported up to 6.8 m (22 ft 4 in) in the past, weighing over 900 kg (2,000 lb)] but such sizes do not exist today, 5.2 m (17 ft 1 in) being a more widely accepted maximum size. A large male today may attain 4.2 m (13 ft 9 in) in length and can weigh up to 450 kg (1,000 lb), while females are substantially smaller with the largest likely to weigh around 225 kg (496 lb). Sexual dimorphism is not as profound as in other crocodilian species.
The coloration is light even in adults.
The ecology of the Orinoco crocodile is poorly documented in the wild, mostly due to its small population. It is thought to have a more piscivorous diet with an opportunistic nature, resulting in generalist predatory behaviour. It is an apex predator and preys on a variety of birds, mammals and reptiles, including caimans on occasion. Its prey base is mostly large predatory fish, challenging the general view by locals complaining about crocodiles hunting local fish to very low numbers. Reproduction takes place in the dry season when the water level is low. It is a hole nester and digs holes in the sand for its clutch of eggs. The females guard the nests and young for several years."
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Music can have a profound effect on both the emotions and the body. Faster music can make you feel more alert and concentrate better. Upbeat music can make you feel more optimistic and positive about life. A slower tempo can quiet your mind and relax your muscles, making you feel soothed while releasing the stress of the day. Music is effective for relaxation and stress management.
The tiny little helpers from little world need a break to relax from time to time as well :)
At the end is up to yourself and mostly gets dircted by the mood we are in at the moment. If you feel that you would like to relax and refresh youself - you might give this a try...
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“Yesterday, Day of Recollection, realized again above all my need for profound and total humility—especially in relation to any work I may do for peace. Humility is more important than zeal. Descent into nothingness and dependence on God. Otherwise I am just fighting the world with its own weapons, and there the world is unbeatable. Indeed, it does not even have to fight back: I will exhaust my self and that will be the end of my stupid efforts. To seek strength in God, especially in the Passion of Christ.”
“On the night watch, hurrying by, I pushed open the door of the novice’s scriptorium and flashed the light over all the empty desks. It was as if the empty room were wholly full of their hearts and their love, as if their goodness had made the place wholly good and rich with love. The loveliness of humanity, which God has taken to Himself in love, and the wonder of each individual person among them. This is of final and eternal significance. To have been appointed by God to be their Father, to have received them from God as my children, to have loved them and been loved by them with such simplicity and sincerity, without nonsense or flattery or sentimentality: this is completely wonderful and is a revelation...”
- Thomas Merton, The Intimate Merton (December 11,1961)
„All profound distraction opens certain doors. You have to allow yourself to be distracted when you are unable to concentrate.“
/Julio Cortázar/
Gerbera seen in a bouquet at a florist's stand in Sebastopol, CA
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