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La Plaza de España - Sevilla
es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaza_de_Espa%C3%B1a_(Sevilla)
La Plaza de España es un conjunto arquitectónico enclavado en el parque de María Luisa de la ciudad de Sevilla (España). Fue proyectada por el arquitecto Aníbal González. Se levantó entre 1914 y 1929 como una de las construcciones principales de la Exposición Iberoamericana de 1929. Constituye el edificio más grande de todos los que se levantaron en la ciudad durante el siglo XX, comparable a las otras dos construcciones históricas destacadas de los extramuros de la ciudad, que son el hospital de las Cinco Llagas (siglo XVI) y la Real Fábrica de Tabacos (siglo XVIII).
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La plaza tiene grandes dimensiones (170 metros de diámetro) y forma semi-elíptica, que simboliza el abrazo de España a sus antiguos territorios americanos, y mira hacia el río Guadalquivir, como recorrido a seguir hacia América.
Su superficie total es de 50 000 m² cuadrados aproximadamente, de los que 19 000 están edificados y los 31 000 restantes son espacio libre. Está bordeada por un canal que recorre 515 m y es atravesado por cuatro puentes. Los edificios que envuelven la plaza se estructuran en un edificio central, alas con edificaciones intermedias que compensan una excesiva longitud y torres en los extremos. Esta planta responde de forma muy cercana al esquema formal del tipo de villa palladiana con alas curvas, como la Villa Badoer de Fratta Polesine o Villa Trissino en Meledo, mostradas por el arquitecto italiano Andrea Palladio en sus Cuatro libros de la arquitectura, que Aníbal González conocía.
La construcción está realizada con ladrillo visto y cuenta con una amplia decoración de cerámica. Los techos de la galería de la plaza cuentan artesonados de madera que se sostienen con columnas de mármol. Los respaldos de los bancos y algunas farolas están realizadas en hierro forjado.
Los medallones con efigies de españoles ilustres, las columnas marmóreas y los artesonados dan al conjunto un ambiente renacentista. Según los escritos de Aníbal González su inspiración para diseñar la plaza había sido el Renacimiento español, aportándole el arquitecto sevillano nuevos elementos modernos.13 Las dos torres que flanquean la plaza, que proporcionan un ambiente de estilo barroco, miden 74 metros de altura.
Torre Sur con la ría.
La fuente central, obra de Vicente Traver, ha sido muy cuestionada porque rompe la rotundidad de vacío de la plaza. El canal que contiene es cruzado por 4 puentes que representan los 4 antiguos reinos de España (León, Castilla, Aragón y Navarra).
En las paredes de la plaza se encuentra una serie de 48 bancos que representan, por orden alfabético, cuarenta y seis provincias españolas peninsulares (todas excepto Sevilla) y los dos archipiélagos (Canarias y Baleares), con su escudo, un mapa y un paño de azulejo pisano con hechos históricos destacados de ese territorio. Los bancos se encuentran divididos en cuatro tramos, y al principio y final de cada uno, se encuentra un paño de azulejo relativo a la provincia de Sevilla. Los bancos tienen, también, a los lados, dos pequeñas torres con anaqueles que han sido usados en alguna ocasión para colocar libros.14
Otros detalles destacables son sus múltiples relieves realizados por el escultor Pedro Navia:
Seis ventanas renacentistas.
El escudo de Sevilla que adorna las puertas de Navarra y Aragón.
Las 24 águilas imperiales con el escudo de Carlos I.
Los 48 medallones con la efigie de personajes ilustres sobre cada arco que comprende cada provincia.
Los cuatro heraldos de tres metros de altura, que representan a los antiguos reinos y flanquean las dos torres.
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The Plaza de España - Seville
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaza_de_Espa%C3%B1a,_Seville
The Plaza de España ("Spain Square", in English) is a plaza in the Parque de María Luisa (Maria Luisa Park), in Seville, Spain. It was built in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. It is a landmark example of Regionalism Architecture, mixing elements of the Baroque Revival, Renaissance Revival and Moorish Revival (Neo-Mudéjar) styles of Spanish architectureMaria Luisa Park
Main article: Maria Luisa Park
In 1929, Seville hosted the Ibero-American Exposition World's Fair, located in the celebrated Maria Luisa Park (Parque de María Luisa). The park gardens were designed by Jean-Claude Nicolas Forestier.The entire southern end of the city was redeveloped into an expanse of gardens and grand boulevards.
The centre of it is Parque de María Luisa, designed in a "Moorish paradisical style", with a half mile of tiled fountains, pavilions, walls, ponds, benches, and exhedras; lush plantings of palms, orange trees, Mediterranean pines, and stylized flower beds. Numerous buildings were constructed in the park to provide spaces for the exhibition.
Plaza de España
The Plaza de España, designed by Aníbal González, was a principal building built on the Maria Luisa Park's edge to showcase Spain's industry and technology exhibits. González combined a mix of 1920s Art Deco and Spanish Renaissance Revival, Spanish Baroque Revival and Neo-Mudéjar styles. The Plaza de España complex is a huge half-circle; the buildings are accessible by four bridges over the moat, which represent the ancient kingdoms of Spain. In the centre is the Vicente Traver fountain.
Many tiled alcoves were built around the plaza, each representing a different province of Spain. The Plaza's tiled Alcoves of the Provinces are frequent backdrops for visitors' portrait photographs, taken in their own home province. Each alcove is flanked by a pair of covered bookshelves, now used by visitors in the manner of a "Little Free Library". Each bookshelf often contains works with information about their province. Visitors have also donated favorite novels and other books for others to read.
Today the buildings of the Plaza de España have been renovated and adapted for use as offices for government agencies. The central government departments, with sensitive adaptive redesign, are located within it. Toward the end of the park, the grandest mansions from the fair have been adapted as museums. The most distant museum contains the city's archaeology collections. The main exhibits are Roman mosaics and artefacts from nearby Italica.
The Plaza de España has been used as a filming location, including scenes for Lawrence of Arabia (1962). The building was used as a location in the Star Wars movie series Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) — in which it featured in exterior shots of the City of Theed on the Planet Naboo. It also featured in the 2012 film The Dictator.
The plaza was used as a set for the video of Simply Red's song "Something Got Me Started".
Whether a champagne cork or a cork floor.
The cork oak provides the raw material, and in Portugal it has given us some shade in the midday hours.
The mouth of the harbour provides access to the Solent. It is best known as the home of the Royal Navy, HMNB Portsmouth. Because of its strategic location on the south coast of England, protected by the natural defence of the Isle of Wight, it has since the Middle Ages been the home to England's (and later Britain's) navy. The narrow entrance, and the forts surrounding it gave it a considerable advantage of being virtually impregnable to attack from the sea. Before the fortifications were built the French burned Portsmouth in 1338. During the civil war parliamentary forces were able to carry out a successful cutting-out expedition within the harbour and capture the six-gunned Henrietta Marie.
Nature comes sometimes and provides a soft mask of white. Masks can cover a multitude of things and for many reasons. This same photo I believe is a nice capture of Nature and her splendor. A cold day creeps in and we get a quick surprise of snow cover. At times it’s not what we planned for. The Creator doesn’t seek our permission or approval when it’s decided that the weather forecast is about to change our daily pace. We slow down our activities and maybe even alter our plans accordingly. One thing for sure is that we can’t change the weather so why not enjoy it. One method I use is to capture by photograph a segment of Nature at her best. She invites us with the wonder as to what lies “Beneath The Mask” Thanks for viewing my work,
Union Pacific local job LPG04 provides a much needed reprieve from the monotonous parade of wide-nose GEs at Nelson as its crew heads for home after a day of servicing customers. The train is passing the junction with the Peoria Sub where trains can diverge off the double main from either direction and head south to Peoria on what used to be the Chicago & Northwestern's SI Line.
When this photo was taken in November of 2020, the tiny spec on the map of Nelson, Illinois still offered an incredible amount of railroading character to the interested photographer. One could spend an entire day shooting trains passing the steam era coaling tower and various C&NW searchlight signals that were packed into this very short section of Union Pacific's Geneva Sub. The Railside Bar and Grill, while not located directly next to the railroad, was a great place to grab a bite to eat during a lull in traffic.
Sadly this past week, operations commenced to dismantle the concrete coaling tower which only lasted a few years longer than the signals.
After we went for a walk together in the fog yesterday, today we're taking a look at it again from above.
But don't worry, several photos were taken yesterday that I would like to show you (and will do so). However, I would like to always try to provide a little variety. That's why they only appear here little by little.
Here we are again on mount Rauenstein in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. But unlike the last shot, sunrise here is still a few minutes away (maybe 15 or 20). In addition, our gaze now goes a little more to the right over the fields and meadows and on the horizon we see the famous Königstein Fortress, where everyone is probably still sleeping.
By the way, it was the forests below this fortress, which are also covered by a sea of fog, that I ended up in yesterday morning.
Nachdem wir gestern zusammen im Nebel spazieren waren schauen wir uns diesen heute nochmal von oben an.
Doch keine Sorge, auch gestern sind wieder mehrere Fotos entstanden, die ich Euch gern zeigen möchte (und dies auch tun werde). Ich möchte jedoch versuchen immer ein wenig für Abwechslung zu sorgen. Darum tauchen die erst nach und nach hier auf.
Hier befinden wir uns nun wieder auf dem Rauenstein im Elbsandsteingebirge. Doch im Gegensatz zur letzten Aufnahme ist der Sonnenaufgang hier noch ein paar Minuten entfernt (vielleicht 15 oder 20). Außerdem geht unser Blick nun etwas mehr nach rechts über die Felder und Wiesen hinweg und erfasst am Horizont die berühmte Festung Königstein, auf der mit Sicherheit jetzt auch noch alles schläft.
Die Wälder unterhalb dieser Festung, die auch hier vom Nebelmeer bedeckt sind, waren es übrigens, in die es mich gestern früh verschlagen hat.
more of this on my website at: www.shoot-to-catch.de
These new lights provide programmable lighting, a wider spectrum of color and more than twice the previous lighting levels. The new lights also fill gaps to provide more consistent lighting.
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2010-2019 resulted in some great adventures and photographs. I am going to steal some formatting from Brian Plant and share a few from the archives that have not been previously posted.
Often times most of the "fails" end up sitting on the harddrive forever but this seemed like a fun one to share. We were pretty excited to hear the ECO set call the dispatcher and request some railroad back to Conway. We were not so excited to see lite power come around the corner. At least it provides a nice unobstructed view of the now removed signal bridge?
Ali provides the centre point for this wonderfully stereotypical "spooky hospital" shot.
I think everyone who goes here has to get atleast one of these.
...provides its own gift....
Found this fallen beauty on a tiled walkway this morning.
Editing : Heal - in Snapseed to remove tile joints in the backround. Soft Focus and Vignette in Picasa
#ShotOniPhone, #iPhoneX
In the dense rainforest, a long-tailed macaque sits quietly on a branch, cracking open a coconut.
This behavior is common among wild macaques, who have learned to use their hands skillfully to access food.
Surrounded by damp earth, moss-covered rocks, and filtered light, the monkey takes its time — alert, yet calm.
Moments like this show how deeply adapted these primates are to their forest environment, relying on both instinct and intelligence to survive.
In order to provide a change every now and then, I leave my photographic comfort zone from time to time, which mainly revolves around landscape and nature photos.
Then I am particularly attracted to cities at night and old historical buildings. The ideal case is then a combination of both.
When it comes to historical buildings, the leap from nature photography is not that far. After all, in many cases the builders were inspired by nature for their work.
We often find landscape and natural scenes in frescoes and ceiling paintings or even just individual elements as decoration on facades or interior furnishings.
But the roots that nature has left in architecture are much deeper.
The domed ceilings are a symbol of heaven, the roof of the world. And the trunks of large and powerful trees have found their way into architecture as columns.
Someone who has studied art or architecture could certainly give many more examples. I'll leave it at the few.
But maybe you can add some more? I would be very happy about that.
Oh, almost forgot. The photo here was taken in the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) in Vienna.
Um hin und wieder für ein für Abwechslung zu sorgen, verlasse ich von Zeit zu Zeit meine fotografische Komfortzone, in der es sich hauptsächlich um Landschafts- und Naturfotos dreht.
Dann fühle ich vor allem von Städten bei Nacht und alten historischen Gebäuden angezogen. Der Idealfall ist dann eine Kombination aus beidem.
Hinsichtlich der historischen Gebäude ist der Sprung aus der Naturfotografie ja garnicht so weit. Immerhin wurden die Erbauer in sehr vielen Fällen von der Natur zu Ihrer Arbeit inspriert.
So finden wir immer wieder Landschafts- und Naturszenen in Fresken und Deckengemälden oder auch nur einzelne Elemente als Verzierung vom Fassaden oder der Inneneinrichtung.
Doch die Wurzeln, die die Natur in der Architektur hinterlassen hat stecken noch viel tiefer.
So sind die Kuppeldecken ein Symbol für den Himmel, das Dach der Welt. Und die Stämme großer und mächtiger Bäume haben als Säulen ihren Einzug in die Baukunst gehalten.
Jemand, der Kunst oder Architektur studiert hat, könnte jetzt mit Sicherheit noch viele Beispiele nennen. Ich belasse es bei den wenigen.
Doch vielleicht könnt Ihr ja noch welche ergänzen ? Das würde mich sehr freuen.
Achso, fast vergessen. Das Foto hier entstand im Museum für angewandte Kunst (MAK) in Wien.
more of this on my website at: www.shoot-to-catch.de
Halifax Harbor provides year-round docking facilities for boaters seeking a permanent slip, as well as seasonal or overnight accommodations. Ideally located right off the Intracoastal Waterway, the Marina is just a short ride to the open ocean. Enjoy easy access to nearby shopping, restaurants, and entertainment — located just minutes from Daytona International Speedway, Daytona International Airport, the World’s Most Famous Beach and the quaint, picturesque waterfront Downtown.
I'm pleased to provide this update - three of the four cygnets featured in a previous post: flic.kr/p/2nh8q8U have made it through to young adults. Unfortunately I couldn't get a shot of the three of them together but they are all looking very healthy and doing well.
This week I would like to provide you with energy and strength.
And that's why I connect my Monday floral greeting with this gold tower that I found inside a painter's or concardium flower.
Why Tower of Power? Compared to the entire flower, the thing is tiny.
Very easy. When it comes to the survival of this flower, the passing on of life to the next generation, this tiny little thing matters. The rest of the flower is just decoration and marketing, but in here lies the true germ of new life.
The fact that I neglect the female flower organs is not sexism but solely due to the structure of the picture. Of course, these are just as important and just as tiny.
What I want to express is that you don't have to be big and powerful or dazzling to be significant and achieve something significant.
With that in mind, I wish you a week that means something.
In dieser Woche möchte ich Euch mit Energie und Kraft versorgen.
Und darum verbinde ich meinen montäglichen Blumengruß mit diesem qoldenen Turm, den ich im Inneren einer Maler- oder auch Konkardenblume gefunden habe.
Warum Turm der Kraft ? Gemessen an der gesammten Blüte ist das Ding doch winzig.
Ganz einfach. Wenn es um den Fortbestand dieser Blume geht, die Weitergabe des Lebens an die nächste Generation, kommt es auf diesen Winzling an. Der Rest der Blume ist nur Deko und Marketing doch hier drin steckt der wahre Keim neuen Lebens.
Die Tatsache, dass ich damit die weiblichen Blütenorgane etwas vernachlässige, sind kein Sexismus sondern allein dem Aufbau des Bildes geschuldet. Natürlich sind diese ebenso von Bedeutung und ebenso winzig.
Was ich damit ausdrücken möchte ist, dass man nicht groß und mächtig und auch nicht schillernd leuchtend sein muss um bedeutend zu sein und bedeutendes zu leisten.
In diesem Sinne wünsche ich Euch eine Woche, die etwas bedeutet.
more of this on my website at: www.shoot-to-cath.de
Dappled light provides some additional interest to the already amazing color spectrum of the Grand Canyon. My appreciation for nice clouds continues to grow. This is but a very small portion of the national park.
The magnificent Grand Canyon National Park is located in northern Arizona and was formed over millions of years by the Colorado River. The canyon is more than 200 miles long 12 miles wide and a mile deep. The national park is visited by about 5 million people a year.
Nikon D800
Nikon 24-70 f/2.8 at 24 mm
1/640 sec at f/5.6 ISO 100
March 4, 2014
The Victoria & Albert Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa, provides an enclosed area that is only accessible by water so that seals in the harbour have a safe place to catch some sleep. This female fur seal was the only one awake even though she found a nice sunny spot. At this time there were at least 20 seals sleeping in the pen.
From Wikipedia
The brown fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus), also known as the Cape fur seal, South African fur seal and Australian fur seal, is a species of fur seal. The brown fur seal is the largest and most robust member of the fur seals. It has a large and broad head with a pointed snout that may be flat or turned up slightly.[3] They have external ear flaps (pinnae) and their whiskers (vibrissae) are long, and may extend backward past the pinnae, especially in adult males. The fore flippers are covered with sparse hair over about three-quarters of their length. The hind flippers are short relative to the large body, with short, fleshy tips on the digits.[3] The size and weight of the brown fur seal depends on the subspecies. The Southern African subspecies is on average slightly larger than the Australian subspecies. Males of the African subspecies (A. p. pusillus) are 2.3 m (7.5 ft) in length on average and weigh 200–300 kg (440–660 lb).[4] Females are smaller, averaging 1.8 m (5.9 ft) in length and typically weighing 120 kg (260 lb).[5] Males of the Australian subspecies (A. p. doriferus) are 2.0–2.2 m (6.6–7.2 ft) in length and weigh 190–280 kg (420–620 lb).[6] Females are 1.2–1.8 m (3.9–5.9 ft) length and weigh 36–110 kilograms (79–243 lb).[5] Adult male brown fur seals are dark gray to brown, with a darker mane of short, coarse hairs and a light belly, while adult females are light brown to gray, with a light throat and darker back and belly. The fore flippers of the fur seal are dark brown to black.[3] Pups are born black and molt to gray with a pale throat within 3–5 months.[3] The skull of the African subspecies has a larger crest between the mastoid process and the jugular process of the exoccipital.
EMD GP40-2 No. 3107 provides the Rio Grande Zephyr extra boost as it leads train No. 18 through Provo, Utah on a sunny August morning in 1976.
This mesmerizing aerial photograph of Cesky Krumlov provides a unique perspective, captured from the town's highest bridge, locally known as the "Bridge of Death." Set against the majestic Vltava River, this town boasts a remarkable history that spans over seven centuries. What sets Cesky Krumlov apart is its remarkably well-preserved medieval architecture, a stunning cityscape that unfurls like a fairy tale.Crowning the town's skyline is the iconic Cesky Krumlov Castle, a testament to a bygone era, with its origins dating back to the 13th century. Below, the labyrinthine streets are flanked by centuries-old buildings, adorned with intricate Gothic and Renaissance facades, showcasing the town's rich artistic and architectural heritage.The Vltava River, once a vital trade route connecting Northern and Southern Europe, played a pivotal role in the town's history. It facilitated activities such as fishing, milling, and river trade, contributing to the town's growth and development.Cesky Krumlov, with a population of around 14,000, maintains its intimate, small-town charm while welcoming visitors from across the globe. Its historic core, including the castle and a network of narrow medieval streets, received UNESCO World Heritage recognition in 1992, preserving the town's unique character.As you gaze upon this panoramic view, consider that Cesky Krumlov's rich heritage endures, offering a captivating glimpse into a bygone era, and earning its place as one of the world's most special and authentic towns.
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The summit of Punta Hellbrunner at 3466 m is reached by the Sky Way Monte Bianco cable car from Courmayeur (Italy) and provides impressive panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif.
The sharp peak in the center is the famous Dent du Geant (Giant's Tooth), height 4013 m.
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Canon EOS RP
f/9.5 22 mm 1/350 s. ISO 100
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This photo was chosen for The Top Of the Month Gallery (April 2024) in the group Freedom Excellence Level 1. www.flickr.com/groups/freedomhawkexcellence/discuss/72157...
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See my new photos in the "My travels" album:
We are attracted by roads and passes
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The attraction of mountain panoramas
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Classic Swiss mountain landscape
www.flickr.com/photos/paradox_m/53888809569
Evening in the Bernese Alps
www.flickr.com/photos/paradox_m/53872134607
One of the gems of the Swiss lakes
www.flickr.com/photos/paradox_m/53858346545
Lake, mountains, glacier - what else is needed for happiness?
www.flickr.com/photos/paradox_m/53749940309
Spectacular alpine panorama from the top of Mont Fort
www.flickr.com/photos/paradox_m/53733788803
Classic of the Mont Blanc massif in the Chamonix valley
www.flickr.com/photos/paradox_m/53701191872
The hidden gem of Swiss glaciers
The plant provides a great deal of nectar for pollinators. It was rated in the top 10 for most nectar production (nectar per unit cover per year) in a UK plants survey conducted by the AgriLand project which is supported by the UK Insect Pollinators Initiative.
Mature flowers are small and a bright purple blue colour with white centres. Fruits are nut-like and occur in groups of four.
Bugloss, any plant of the genera Anchusa, Echium, and Pentaglottis of the family Boraginaceae. Bugloss plants are weedy and bristly with small flowers similar in appearance to those of forget-me-nots. The plants have hairy stems and toothed leaves with spiny margins. They grow in sandy places and fields throughout Europe and have become naturalized in eastern North America. Several are commonly grown as ornamentals.
When our spirits align and we experience movement together it provides the bliss we seek in the spirit of fellowship. The magical feeling of connecting to others in a higher dimension through the art of dance is what heightens the spiritual experience. It's metaphysical.
This ancient rock formation provides the perfect foreground subject for a stitched and stacked night panorama. It lies between ridges inhabited by bighorn sheep and mountain lions, and unfortunately the long road to get there is well known for puncturing and delaminating tires.
This was captured during one of our "adventure series" trips that we've been taking in March or April in Death Valley National Park: www.jeffsullivanphotography.com/death-valley-adventure-ma...
Early this year (spring 2022) we eliminated a couple of roads off of our itinerary when we determined ahead of the workshop that they were only marginally and questionably passable. We heard no reports that this road was in particularly bad shape, but there were sections where drivers deviated entirely out of the roadbed to get around difficult portions, and we did get one vehicle (with 37-inch tires, 4WD and extra clearance) stuck for a while. On a prior trip I repaired and re-inflated three flat tires. We carry a range of tire repair options to help pother vehicles we find along the road. We also bring rescue boards and tow straps, but fortunately haven't had to use them yet. After the heavy rains later in 2022, even the paved roads are washed out and many of the unpaved ones will be even more torn up. But as the saying goes, getting there is part of the adventure! We had one client this year who had never been camping before, and she had a blast on the trip in her rental Jeep!
The sunny winter mornings provides good lighting in Novi Iskar district in Sofia for spotting the Yantra express train. The still good looking 44 070 is accelerating with the tiny IC 2640 after the speed restriction zone at the level crossing at Kumaritsa stop. t would have been good if the cold was accompanied by a little more snow, but still the January sun managed to beautify enough this shot of 44 070 which has been renovated last year in CMZO Prerov (CZ).
Cats in Crete provide countless iconic images of Greece and Greek Island life - whole calendars are devoted to them, and you can see prints, photographs and paintings depicting felines of all shapes and sizes, cleverly composed against backgrounds of brightly coloured doors, windows and flower pots, or in the arms of children.
Many visitors to Greece are struck by the sight of legions of cats roaming the streets, dosing in the sun at archaeological sites (as here), and loitering around tavernas looking for a handout. Seen here is the youngest of several who had made one of the few shaded areas of the Fortezza of Rethymno their haunt that afternoon.
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The top of the tower in St. Mark's square provides some lovely views and this is a classic one. It was a glomy afternoon sadly!
Die ChemOil Logistics AG wurde 1999 als Tochter von SBB Cargo gegründet. Das Unternehmen ist Teil eines feinmaschigen, europäischen Logistik-Netzwerkes und erbringt im Wesentlichen Dienstleistungen für Kunden aus der Chemie- und Mineralöl-Branche.
ChemOil Logistics AG werd in 1999 als dochteronderneming van de SBB Cargo opgericht. Het bedrijf is deel van een europees logistiek netwerk en biedt hoofdzakelijk diensten aan voor klanten in de chemische en raffinaderijbranche. Op 3 september 2021 kon ik te Großkorbetha de 482 012 fotograferen die net met een ketelwagentrein aan kwam.
ChemOil Logistics AG was founded in 1999 as a subsidiary of SBB Cargo. The company is part of a European logistics network and mainly provides services for customers in the chemical and petroleum sectors. On September 3rd 2021 I was able to spot engine 482 012 which was arriving in Großkorbetha with a tank car train.
I've provide this non-macro shot of her so you can see how well she blends with this leaf structure. From a normal distance you would think she is part of the plant - nature always amazes me.
Notice how the amber/red of her head structures match the red gradient of that bending leaf stem. A master of camouflage.
Macro shot is here www.flickr.com/photos/raypainter/22156876056/in/dateposted/ so you can compare. Even up close it blends well.
"Sauna Box provides unqiue Finnish sauna experiences in converted horseboxes on the east coast of England. We offer community, private and full moon sauna sessions every weekend and bank holiday. Our goal is to leave the world a little bit happier and a little bit healthier."
From the Sauna Box website re the information.
They were so happy and chatting 10 to the dozen…appears small but obviously big enough…Sue :)
Plant ornament is the most widespread ornament after geometric, it is characterized by its favorite motifs, and the latter are different in different countries, at different times. Plant ornament, in comparison with other types, provides the greatest opportunities for creating a variety of motifs, execution techniques, for an original interpretation of form. Plant ornament uses numerous forms of plants: leaves, flowers, fruits, taken together or separately. This is an artistic reworking of various forms of the plant world. In the hands of an ornamental artist, the original forms, scales, colors change and are subordinated according to the laws of symmetry. In stylization, all typical features of the plant are enhanced in accordance with its character, and the particular or accidental are removed or weakened. Often these changes are so significant that the original material is transformed beyond recognition. The most common plant forms since ancient times include: acanthus, lotus, papyrus, palms, hops, laurel, grapevine, ivy, oak.
Орнамент купольного пілону. Храм на честь ікони Божої Матері «Печерська». Скит Києво-Печерської Лаври.
Рослинний орнамент - це найпоширеніший орнамент після геометричного, для нього характерні свої улюблені мотиви, причому останні різні в різних країнах, у різні часи. Рослинний орнамент у порівнянні з іншими його видами надає найбільші можливості для створення різноманітних мотивів, прийомів виконання, для оригінального трактування форми.
Рослинний орнамент використовує численні форми рослин: листя, квіти, плоди, взяті разом чи окремо. Це художня переробка різноманітних форм рослинного світу. У руках художника-орнаменталіста початкові форми, масштаби, колір змінюються і підпорядковуються за законами симетрії.
При стилізації посилюються відповідно до характеру рослини всі типові особливості її та видаляється або послаблюється окреме або випадкове. Часто ці зміни настільки значні, що початковий матеріал перетворюється до невпізнанності.
До найпоширеніших рослинних форм з найдавніших часів відносяться: акант, лотос, папірус, пальми, хміль, лавр, виноградна лоза, плющ, дуб.
The species reaches a body length of 5–7 millimetres (0.20–0.28 in). Most females are slightly larger than males. In these polymorphic insects, the coloration of the body is very variable (about 20 different colors are known). Usually, they are yellowish, brownish, or black, with brighter patches on a dark background, but also with dark markings on a lighter background.
The most common modes of locomotion are running and flying, but the most striking is their strong jumping ability, which is useful for escaping from predators. When jumping, the hind leg tarsal spines and spine hairs are embedded into the material the animal is jumping from, typically a plant, and provide the purchase needed for a lateral jump - confirmed with scanning electron micrographs. X-ray spectroscopy revealed that the darker coloured sclerotized tips of the spines, the last 6/100ths of a millimetre or so, contain zinc.
Eggs are white with an orange spot; this spot becomes darker and larger if the egg is fertilised, approximately 1mm long and 0.3mm wide. The larvae, also called nymphs, hatch after about 20 days and develop through five stages, known as instars.
The larvae are well known for the self-generated foam nests which can be observed during spring in meadows (especially on cuckoo flowers, Cardamine pratensis, and broom, Genista, species). The larvae in the foam nests are largely protected from predators and also get the necessary moisture for the appropriate development and temperature, so their mortality remains low even in bad weather. The larval stage lasts about 50 days. The adults leave the foam nest only when it is completely dried. This takes about ten days. The females mate soon after.
Froghoppers are polyphagous, their host plant specificity is low, so that they can feed on a variety of plants, mainly grasses (Poaceae species), reed plants (Juncaceae species), herbs and sometimes trees (including the olive tree, where the species has been identified as spreading Xylella fastidiosa, the bacterium associated with Olive quick decline syndrome). They have been identified on over 170 host plants.
Penn State describes this type of trellised orchard as... a two-dimensional high-density apple training system, often referred to as a "fruiting wall," provides many benefits to the fruit grower.
47593 ‘Galloway Princess’ provides a characteristic plume of diesel fumes as it accelerates away from Elgin station with an afternoon Inverness to Aberdeen service, possibly the 1502 from Inverness.
This station in Elgin was the former Elgin West station, opened by the Inverness and Aberdeen Junction Railway in 1857-1858. The points the train was just passed over provided access to the former Elgin East station, which was on the former Morayshire Railway and once served Lossiemouth and Craigellachie. In 1988, the area around the former Elgin East station had a reasonable amount of freight traffic, including Scotch whisky, containers, timber and LPG.
Locomotive-hauled passenger trains continued until May 1989, while the signal box and associated semaphore signals lasted until October 2017. In 2020 the freight facilities are still in existence, but are not in use.
Photograph by the late Roger Siviter, now part of my collection.
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Coral Sunset Intersectional Itoh Peony .
A sunset in a flower! Aptly named for its awe-inspiring transformation from a radiant, vivid coral through a range of peaches, and finally, a creamy white colour, the flower is a masterpiece at every step of this sunset, and one might argue a bloom only improves with age. Unique from other coral varieties in that it opens with the most intense coral colour and has petals that are more ruffled, which perhaps contribute to a fuller appearance. Has a lower, more compact growing habit than Coral Charm. Mass plantings are recommended as flowers at different colour stages provide a visual riot in the landscape.
Side buds are possible, extending the bloom period. A favourite of the peony garden, this outstanding peony produces intense sunset coral, semi-double blossoms with rose overtones and a fluffy deep yellow stamens in the center. The lightly fragrant flowers are long lasting in fresh bouquets. ‘Coral Sunset’ blooms early in the peony season, around late spring in Ontario It is highly prized for its exemplary plant habit. and by florist as cut flower in bouquets.
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The Riverside Riverwalk provides the setting for this composition. Here I emphasized light and dark values. The egret is not as sharp as I wanted it to be, but what matters is what the egret is doing.
The texture is a product of ground'floor -ZABRISKIE_0105 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chromaticaberrations/4029356760/sizes/o/). Thank you ground'floor for its use.
The desert definitely provides an infinite study of textures.
I was so wowed by the vast landscape views that I forgot to take many close up shots of plants, animals, and geology. I do have a few nice ones to share.
Malus angustifolia provides a food source for small mammals such as squirrels, opossums, rabbits and deer as well as many species of birds such as bobwhites, grouse and pheasants. They also attract local species of bees, which pollinate the trees.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malus_angustifolia
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“The Eden Project is a visitor attraction in Cornwall, England. The project is located in a reclaimed china clay pit.
The complex is dominated by two huge enclosures consisting of adjoining domes that house thousands of plant species, and each enclosure emulates a natural biome. The biomes consist of hundreds of hexagonal and pentagonal ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) inflated cells supported by geodesic tubular steel domes. The larger of the two biomes simulates a rainforest environment (and is the largest indoor rainforest in the world) and the second, a Mediterranean environment.
The attraction also has an outside botanical garden which is home to many plants and wildlife native to Cornwall and the UK in general; it also has many plants that provide an important and interesting backstory, for example, those with a prehistoric heritage.”
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Aii provides the basis for my tribute to Grendel's Mother. BlackMage Outfit currently @ Midnight Order with additional accessories in the Aii Store.
Info and links on my Dark Blog ~ aznanasaccouterments.blogspot.com/2025/02/0201525aii.html
Warren Dunes State Park provides 1,952 acres of recreational opportunities along the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan. Its rugged dune formation, rising 260 feet above the lake, offers spectacular views and is excellent for hang gliding (permit is required). The park is home to 3 miles of shoreline, 6 miles of hiking trails and two popular campgrounds.. located in Sawyer Michigan
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Aloe provides a lovely splash of colour to the garden here throughout the winter months.
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Photography often provides moments of relaxation and serenity but occasionally it can provide the exact opposite.
This was shot out on one of the sometimes inhospitable rock shelves on Auckland's west coast on a stormy evening with a big swell running. These are the shoots where you usually find yourself in a heightened state of awareness with your pulse racing. These also happen to be the ones I enjoy the most.