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Love when those storms blow in—dramatic clouds and crazy waves at this unique and remote lake in California. These are natural columnar formations standing about 12 feet high. The winds from the storm created 4 foot waves that afternoon. This is a vertical pano consisting of 4 shots due to my proximity to the wall and wanting to include more of that swirling cloud, I chose a black and white presentation to enhance the drama (and because the color palette was pretty muted due to the stormy skies). Thanks for the feedback!
Me, Myself and I in "Speak no Evil; Hear no Evil; See no Evil." Daily stage productions at LSH Venues around all our sims :) Come discover only the true beauties of the best all girls' group in SL
Alta Via 1 is one of the classic high routes in the Dolomites 🇮🇹, a 150-kilometre-long trail which runs through the eastern Dolomites in Italy and passes through some of the finest scenery in the area.
The path runs south from Pragser Wildsee (Lago di Braies) towards Belluno.
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In the pandemic-spoiled year of 2020, Dolomites at the end of the hiking season seemed to be a reasonable choice for us given its proximity to our homeland, and with empty trails and uncrowded huts to be almost guaranteed. Indeed, there weren’t many folks hiking up there in the mountains at the edge of autumn.
We had to pursue south-to-north routing of the trail to be able to secure overnight stays in huts since most of them were closing end of Sep / early Oct, the more to the south the sooner.
Our week-long itinerary was as follows: Belluno - Rifugio Pian de Fontana - Rifugio San Sebastiano - Rifugio Passo Staulanza - Rifugio Croda da Lago - Rifugio Lagazuòi - Senneshütte - Pragser Wildsee.
great blue heron with yellow overtones. This bird is so used to photographers that it poses and may be approached in very close proximity. This shot was taken less than 10 feet from the subject
Proximidades fragmentadas
Sevilla, 2023
De perto ninguém é normal, e todos somos comuns. A fotografia permite uma aproximação ao mesmo tempo profunda e superficial, concreta e fragmentada. Esses pedaços de cotidiano são apenas vislumbres de uma investigação sobre o dia a dia, uma pretensão de adentrar a vida, que talvez apenas a fragmente.
[ENGLISH] Fragmented proximities - Up close, no one is normal, and we are all ordinary. Photography allows an approach that is both deep and superficial, concrete and fragmented. These pieces of everyday life are just glimpses of an investigation into everyday routine, an attempt to enter life, which perhaps only fragments it.
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just cracks in the ceiling, nobody else to blame
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I know I say this all the time, but this looks a lot better if you press L.
brother photo to this?
Palm Cove is a coastal suburb of Cairns in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. It is 27 kilometres (17 mi) north of the city of Cairns. It is named after the palm trees that line the beach.
The major industry for Palm Cove is tourism. Palm Cove is also a tourist destination due to its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.
The pristine beaches and palm tree lined paths are used by joggers, walkers and cyclists and netted life guard patrol swimming enclosures offer safe access to the sea all year round. The Palm Cove jetty is one of the regions most popular fishing spots where anglers regularly catch species such as mackerel, Giant Trevally or "G.T's" and shark [Wikipedia.org]
The Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis) perches on crags, favourite sites showing white marks from regular defecation. They tend to not range below an elevation of 1,215 m (3,986 ft).Himalayan vultures often bask in the sun on rocks. They soar in thermals and are not capable of sustained flapping flight. Flocks may follow grazers up the mountains in their search for dead animals. This vulture makes a rattling sound when descending on a carcass and can grunt or hiss at roosts or when feeding on carrion.They have been recorded eating carrion exclusively, some which is fed on even when putrid. On the Tibetan Plateau 64% of their diet is obtained from dead domestic yak (Bos grunniens). They feed on old carcasses sometimes waiting a couple of days near a dead animal. They disdain offal, which is readily eaten by other vultures, and instead typically eat only fleshy parts.Historically, Himalayan vultures regularly fed on human corpses left out on Celestial burial grounds. This species is fairly contentious around other scavengers and typically dominates other meat-eaters at carrion, though is subservient to Gray Wolves (Canis lupus), snow leopards (Panthera uncia) and cinereous vultures at carcasses. In a large party, these vultures can reportedly strip a human or sheep carcass of all meat in 30 minutes and do the same to a yak carcass in roughly 120 minutes.Himalayan vultures have been observed feeding on pine (Pinus roxburghii) needles, an unexplained behaviour that cannot be for obtaining nutrition.
The breeding season begins in January. The nest is a platform of sticks placed on an inaccessible ledge on a cliff. Nest in northeastern India have been recorded at between 1,215 and 1,820 m (3,986 and 5,971 ft) in elevation, but those in Tibet have been as high as 4,245 m (13,927 ft). Several pairs may nest on the same cliff face, with between five and seven pairs being a typical colony size. The nests are relatively small for the large size of these birds and, although grow larger with repeated uses, do not generally get as massive as the nest of other large accipitrids. There is at least one recorded instance of Himalayan vultures using a nest made by bearded vultures (Gypaetus barbatus).On the Tibetan Plateau, Himalayan and bearded vultures were observed nesting in close proximity without conflict, which is notable because in several other cases of adjacent interspecies nesting by Old World vultures (including some involving bearded vultures) have resulted in high aggression and interspecies attacks. A single white egg marked with red splotches is the usual clutch. Egg laying dates in northern India have ranged from December 25 to March 7. The egg is coarse and oval and can measure from 87 to 103.6 mm (3.43 to 4.08 in) in height and 65 to 74 mm (2.6 to 2.9 in) in width, with an average of 94.8 by 70.1 mm (3.73 by 2.76 in). In captivity the incubation period was about 54–58 days. The young birds stay on with the parents for six to seven months.
Himalayan vultures are susceptible to toxicity induced by diclofenac, a drug whose residues in domestic animal carcasses has led to rapid declines in populations of other Gyps vultures across Asia. The Himalayan griffon vulture populations have however not shown signs of rapid decline although reductions in nesting birds have been noted in some parts of its range in Nepal.
The "Apostle" closest to us reduced to a heap of rocks on 3/3/2005.
The Twelve Apostles is a collection of limestone stacks off the shore of Port Campbell National Park. Their proximity to one another has made the site a popular tourist attraction. Currently there are eight apostles left but the name remains significant and spectacular especially in the Australian tourism industry. The apostles were formed by erosion: the harsh and extreme weather conditions from the South Ocean gradually eroded the soft limestone to form caves in the cliffs, which then became arches, which in turn collapsed; leaving rock stacks up to 45metres high. The site was known as the Sow and Piglets until 1922 (Muttonbird Island, near Loch Ard Gorge, was the Sow, and the smaller rock stacks were the Piglets); after which it was renamed to The Apostles for tourism purposes. The formation eventually became known as the Twelve Apostles.
On a fine day with mild sunshine and gentle breezes, sea gulls may circle around those stacks and even come close to greet you. On another cold, miserable day, strong gusts and showers may howl and test your determination whether to quit or stay on to witness the grandeur of Nature at work.
Deer Lake Park
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
Designed in the British Arts and Crafts style, the Fairacres Garage and Stables is a two-storey wood-frame building located on the Fairacres estate, situated to the north of the Chauffeur's Cottage. At the south end of the structure is a single-vehicle garage and to the north are several stables for carriage, riding, and draught horses, a coach house, and tack room. The upper floor was originally a hay loft.
The outbuildings at Fairacres are a rare surviving architecturally-designed ensemble of agricultural structures that exist in complementary harmony with the main estate house. Architect R.P.S. Twizell (1875-1964) was retained by the Ceperleys to design several original outbuildings on their estate at the same time as the main house was constructed.
The Garage and Stables building is important as a record of its era when transportation modes were in transition and the horse-drawn carriage, while still in use, was giving way to the automobile. The relative spatial arrangements within the building are a valuable indication of the economy of space associated with the automobile, as compared to the horse. The extent of the stabling arrangements signifies not only the use of carriage horses but also the continued reliance on draught horses in farming activities in this era. As well, it is an indication of the fashionable nature of equestrianism for wealthy families during this time.
The Fairacres Garage and Stables is important as a demonstration of the aesthetics of the Ceperley family in having an architect-designed outbuilding and obtaining craftsmanship and materials of the highest quality for each structure on their estate.
Source: City of Burnaby Planning and Building Department
Character-Defining Elements
Key elements that define the heritage character of the Fairacres Garage and Stables include its:
- location within easy reach of the main house and in close proximity to the Chauffeur's Cottage
- floor plan with the garage at one end, close to the Chauffeur's Cottage, and stables and equine facilities at the other
- variety and complexity of the roofline, including gabled wall dormers, gable-on-hip roof ends, and half-hip extensions
- Arts and Crafts architectural features of the exterior, such as the shingle wall cladding articulated with a chevron-patterned course of shingles at the first floor level, casement windows, and deep eaves with additional purlins to support the overhang
- original stable doors with hand-made forged-iron door hardware
- multi-paned wooden-sash windows, some retaining original wired glass
Upper Texas Coast.
We saw this Northern Raccoon (Procyon lotor) vanish into the dense grasses of a coastal marsh as our vehicle approached. The raccoon is perhaps one of North America's most instantly recognizable organisms. They are ubiquitous, range across most of the continent, and can be found in close proximity to humans, even in heavily urbanized areas. Despite all of this, they can be quite difficult to observe due in large part to their nocturnal habits and generally secretive nature. So I was disappointed that I got so close to one in good light without a decent photo op.
As is so often the case with wildlife photography, patience paid off, and the raccoon soon emerged from marsh and cautiously and curiously eyed us. We figured it was feeding on trash callously left at a nearby boat ramp. Their mask-like pelage and propensity to take advantage of human refuse has earned them nicknames like "Trash Panda" and "Ring-tailed Bandits". In reality they are highly intelligent, curious, and often misunderstood. They were also my aunt's favorite animal, and seeing them always reminds me of her.
Over the millennia, the relationship between God and Nature has been seen in various and often mutually exclusive ways. The non-identity of both is the precept assumed in the Abrahamic traditions. Other traditions describe this relationship as a more flexible one, and the philosopher Spinoza thought that both are fully interchangeable (Deus sive Natura). If I am not mistaken, the current "Zeitgeist", in most of the Western world at least, is much more open to Spinoza's views than it ever was. Helios 44M-7.
Striped Newts inhabit small, vegetated ponds that periodically dry (ephemeral) in the xeric sandhills from southeast Georgia south into north central Florida. Because these ponds are temporary they tend to lack predacious fish and macroinvertebrates that could prey upon adult newts or their eggs and larvae.
These newts exhibit paedomorphism (breeding adults directly from the larval stage) and will live as an aquatic state for as long as their pond retains water. Though the eft stage is not as common as other members of the eastern newt complex (Notophthalmus viridescens), it does occur. The efts are more vibrantly marked with a red dorsolateral stripe and dark spotting. Aquatic adults that morph from the eft stage tend to retain most of this coloration. In the eft stage they rarely venture far from their lineal pond and can be found sheltering under debris near the edges or just uphill. This is likely due to the lack of moisture in the well drained soils that make up the sandhill ridges which makes long distance dispersal difficult. As a matter-of-fact, this species can be so localized that one pond may contain newts, while ponds in very close proximity, with similar ecology, will lack them completely.
Proximity and closeness are not the same.
Thi Bui.
Thi Bui was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the United States as a child. She studied art and law and thought about becoming a civil rights lawyer, but became a public school teacher instead. Bui lives in Berkeley, California, with her son, her husband, and her mother. The Best We Could Do is her debut graphic novel.
Eye-catching
From a slightly different perspective, the poppies are dominant.
Height, colour and proximity to the lens may have something to do with that.
P104-2622 Taken at: South Inch, Perth, Scotland
The proximity of Cairo, a colossal city considering its extension and population, is shocking once you situate yourself in the surroundings of the Giza pyramids.
As respectful as future developments, such as the new practically built museum, are with that environment, they will continue to make the location a unique place.
Great view in large Dunhinda Falls,This is considered to be one of the most enchanting falls in Sri Lanka and is in close proximity to Badulla town. The water resembles a thin cloud as it cascades 63m downwards into a large pool. The backdrop to the fall is known as 'Dunhinda Adaviya'. 'Dunhinda' translates to 'spraying/vapour waterfall' - the word 'dun' means 'gave/was given', while 'hinda' means 'evaporate'.
This fall is steeped in history. According to IJD Borger in his book Ceylon Today 6 (1957), the area was once inhabited by indigenous people - the Vedda tribe. During the time of King Rajasinhe, a giant fern became stuck at the top of the fall, between two mountains. This acted as a dam, which resulted in the flooding of Badulla town. Seeing the gravity of the situation, the king entrusted the task of clearing the sluice to a person named 'Ranhavadidaraya'. After toiling for three months he managed to clear the water and the town re-emerged.
When the train emerged from the Guildford tunnel, we youngsters were hanging out of the windows, note books poised to record the numbers of the locos on shed. You only had a few seconds before it was ‘out of range’.
On this occasion, I obviously elected to grab a photograph of the scene instead. The usual suspect was there in the shape of a rather well groomed shed pilot, the USA tank 30064 sporting Southern green livery.
I never had any luck bunking round 70C - I think they were a tad touchy about the proximity of the main line and the electrified third rail - and it was all a bit cramped, squeezed in under that chalk cliff.
Apart from the Portsmouth direct line, the depot catered for locos on the Reading - Redhill services and the sadly missed Horsham-Guildford branch.
The shed closed in 1967.
Agfa Silette camera. FP4 film
Guildford MPD. Circa 1964. © David Hill
In very close proximity to the garden of 60's cars I had seen in South London a while back, I'm certain this is connected... it's great to see something like this parked out on the street in a more natural environment.
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Close to the village of Arsha in the Kazbegi region lies the Arsha Waterfall, about five kilometers from Stepantsminda Kazbegi. The hike to the waterfall is considered easy and typically takes three to four hours. The trail is unpaved but well-trodden, surrounded by lush meadows, and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The waterfall is one of the lesser-known natural attractions in the area, contributing to its untouched and serene atmosphere. A bit further along is the Toti Waterfall, accessible via a steep trail that passes above the Arsha Waterfall. This waterfall offers spectacular panoramic views and is an ideal spot for a picnic. Visitors can enjoy the tranquility, the breathtaking nature, and even take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear water. The hike to Toti Waterfall leads through a rugged mountain landscape with breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks and deep valleys. The trail winds along steep slopes and rocky paths, surrounded by dry grasslands and scattered shrubs. Along the way, impressive cliffs and natural formations add a unique character to the scenery. The fresh mountain air and the tranquility of nature make the journey an unforgettable experience. At the end, the spectacular Toti Waterfall awaits as a rewarding sight after the challenging climb.
The Gold Star Cottage is a charming accommodation in the beautiful surroundings of the Georgian Caucasus, near the Arsha Waterfall. The cottages in the photo have a modern A-frame architecture, which creates a cozy and cozy atmosphere, perfectly fitting into the mountain landscape. From the cottage you have a breathtaking view of the rugged mountains and the valley. In autumn the hills turn golden yellow, while in winter the surroundings transform into a fairytale snowy landscape. The proximity of the Arsha Waterfall makes this location ideal for nature lovers and hikers. It is a perfect place for travelers looking for peace, nature and spectacular mountain panoramas.
Nabij het dorp Arsha in de Kazbek regio, ligt de Arsha-waterval, op ongeveer vijf kilometer van Stepantsminda Kazbegi. De wandeling naar de waterval wordt als eenvoudig beschouwd en duurt doorgaans drie tot vier uur. Het pad is ongebaand maar goed begaanbaar, omringd door weelderige weiden en biedt prachtige uitzichten op de omliggende bergen. De waterval is een van de minder bekende natuurlijke attracties in het gebied, wat bijdraagt aan de ongerepte en serene sfeer. Nog iets verder ligt de Toti-waterval, bereikbaar via een steil pad dat bovenlangs de Arsha-waterval loopt. De wandeling naar de Toti-waterval voert door een ruig berglandschap met adembenemende uitzichten op besneeuwde bergtoppen en diepe valleien. Het pad slingert langs steile hellingen en rotsachtige paden, omringd door droge graslanden en verspreide struiken. Onderweg zijn er indrukwekkende kliffen en natuurlijke formaties die het landschap een uniek karakter geven. De frisse berglucht en de rust van de natuur maken de tocht een onvergetelijke ervaring. Aan het einde wacht de spectaculaire Toti-waterval als beloning voor de inspannende klim. De Gold Star Cottage is een sfeervolle accommodatie in de prachtige omgeving van de Georgische Kaukasus, vlak bij de Arsha-waterval. De huisjes op de foto hebben een moderne A-frame architectuur, wat zorgt voor een knusse en gezellige sfeer, perfect passend in het berglandschap. Vanuit de cottage heb je een adembenemend uitzicht op de ruige bergen en de vallei. In de herfst kleuren de heuvels goudgeel, terwijl in de winter de omgeving verandert in een sprookjesachtig besneeuwd landschap. De nabijheid van de Arsha-waterval maakt deze locatie ideaal voor natuurliefhebbers en wandelaars. Het is een perfecte plek voor reizigers die op zoek zijn naar rust, natuur en spectaculaire bergpanorama’s.
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Montenegro is a country in Eastern Europe bordering Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Albania and the Adriatic Sea. It used to be a part of Yugoslavia. The capital is Podgorica. The name Montenegro is Italian and means Black mountain. Montenegro was an independent princedom between 1878 and 1910 and an independent kingdom until 1918. That year Montenegro became part of Yugoslavia. In 2003 Yugoslavia was transformed into the new country of Serbia and Montenegro, but this fell apart in 2006 when both countries went their separate ways. Montenegro is therefore the youngest country in Europe. Montenegro is not a member of the European Union, but it is a member of NATO. Despite the fact that Montenegro is not yet an EU Member State, people do pay with the euro. Montenegro may be small, but this beautiful nation has a huge array of natural and man-made wonders. Once overlooked in favor of more famous Mediterranean countries, Montenegro is quickly gaining a reputation as a great place to travel. It's easy to see why. The mountainous hinterland is home to deep gorges, flowing rivers, glacial lakes and old-growth forests, popular for adventure activities. The winding coast runs along pretty blonde bays overlooking the royal blue Adriatic Sea, ancient Venetian villages and UNESCO-walled towns. Dobrota is basically a residential area of Kotor, starting north of Kotor Old Town and extending for 5 km along the coastline. Despite its proximity to its famous neighbor, it retains a characteristic feel.
Dobrota is close to the old town of Kotor and looks straight out to Mt. Vrmas. The promenade in Dobrota runs for miles along the coast past numerous small stone jetties and old palaces, which are different and more beautiful than anywhere else. As in Perast, Prcanj and other places in the Bay of Kotor, the large number of churches still testify to the strong faith of the ancient people of Dobrota. The Church of St. Eustachius was completed in 1772. It was built in the Baroque style. The interior of the church is decorated with seven marble altars. The most precious and beautiful altar of Our Lady of the Rosary is derived from white marble. A beautiful church to visit, lots of old world charm and character. It's right on the bay and the sunset is beautiful and also a place to find very good restaurants, and small seaside cafes where you can really enjoy the old surroundings of the bay. Moreover, you will find particularly attractive places to stay, also in the original environment of the old palaces. Dobrota is in fact a wealthy residential area of Kotor. The fame of this region and its riches actually bring you back to the homes of the seafarers of Kotor. While Kotor looks in from the walls, Dobrota stares at the sea. Enjoy it all with an evening party along the elegant cobbled waterfront promenade. Photo of St. Eustachius church in Dobrota.
Montenegro is een land in Oost-Europa en grenst aan Bosnië en Herzegovina, Servië, Kosovo, Albanië en de Adriatische Zee. Vroeger was het een deel van Joegoslavië. De hoofdstad is Podgorica. De naam Montenegro is Italiaans en betekent Zwarte berg. Montenegro was tussen 1878 en 1910 een zelfstandig prinsdom en tot 1918 een zelfstandig koninkrijk. Dat jaar werd Montenegro onderdeel van Joegoslavië. In 2003 werd Joegoslavië omgevormd in het nieuwe land Servië en Montenegro, maar dit viel in 2006 uit elkaar toen beide landen een eigen weg gingen. Montenegro is misschien klein, maar deze prachtige natie heeft een enorm scala aan natuurlijke en door de mens gemaakte wonderen. Ooit over het hoofd gezien ten gunste van meer bekende mediterrane landen, krijgt Montenegro snel een reputatie als een geweldige plek om te reizen. Het is gemakkelijk te zien waarom. Het bergachtige achterland herbergt diepe kloven, stromende rivieren, gletsjermeren en oerbossen, populair voor avontuurlijke activiteiten. De kronkelige kust loopt langs mooie blonde baaien met uitzicht op de koningsblauwe Adriatische Zee, antieke Venetiaanse dorpjes en door UNESCO ommuurde steden. Dobrota ligt dicht bij de oude stad Kotor en kijkt recht uit naar Mt. Vrmas. De boulevard in Dobrota loopt kilometers lang langs de kust langs talloze kleine stenen steigers en oude paleizen, die anders en mooier zijn dan waar dan ook. Net als in Perast, Prcanj en andere plaatsen in de baai van Kotor, getuigt het grote aantal kerken nog steeds van het sterke geloof van de oude mensen van Dobrota. De Kerk van St. Eustachius is voltiood in 1772. Het werd gebouwd in de barokstijl. Het interieur van de kerk is versierd met zeven marmeren altaren. Het meest waardevolle en mooiste altaar van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van de Rozenkrans is afgeleid van wit marmer. Een prachtige kerk om te bezoeken, veel ouderwetse charme en karakter. Het is pal aan de baai en de zonsondergang is prachtig ook een plek om zeer goede restaurants te vinden, en kleine cafés aan zee waar u echt kunt genieten van de oude omgeving van de baai.
The full moon of December 2025, also called the Cold Moon, reached extraordinary conditions due to the coincidence of three key factors: maximum proximity to Earth, unusual brightness, and an extreme position within the 18.6-year lunar cycle.
"HOW STRANGE IS THIS COMBINATION OF PROXIMITY AND SEPARATION. THAT GROUND - SECONDS AWAY - THOUSANDS OF MILES AWAY."
Charles A. Lindbergh
Ha ragione, Lindbergh: com'è bizzarra, questa combinazione di prossimità e separazione... Una distanza che è al contempo di pochissimi secondi e moltissimi chilometri.
E' così.
Congiunzione di estremi.
Annullamento istantaneo di distanze in una linea ideale di contatto. Che è un orizzonte.
Prossimità NELLA separazione.
Domenica 18 luglio 2011. Aviosuperficie di Terni.
In questa fotografia, che per ovvi motivi non mi sono potuta scattare personalmente (ringrazio l'operatore con la GoPro), mi vedete nel bel mezzo di un lancio in tandem con Daniele Camponeschi, valentissimo paracadutista, amico, nonché mio collega Accompagnatore di Alpinismo Giovanile del Club Alpino Italiano, a cui dedico questo scatto e queste parole.
L'emozione del volo, la sensazione di cielo in cui galleggi con l'aria che ti investe togliendoti il respiro, premendo con forza sui polmoni; e poi la vista della terra che ti si proietta praticamente addosso nell'istante in cui inizi a respirare con nuova regolarità.
Perché a volte, nei nostri giorni, nel profondo di noi stessi, proviamo un bisogno profondo di volare. Forse lo proviamo tutti. Io senza dubbio.
Qui ho deciso di non aver paura di fare un salto nel vuoto, affidandomi all'emozione e all'istinto; e ne è valsa la pena.
East Gill Force is a waterfall in Swaledale, 330 yards (300 m) to the east of the hamlet of Keld, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England. The falls are located on East Gill at grid reference NY896012, just before its confluence with the River Swale at the point where the Pennine Way and the Coast to Coast Walk intersect. The falls are a popular spot for visitors, not just long-distance walkers but also families and picnickers because of the proximity of the road. East Gill Force has two main torrents: the upper falls have an impressive 4.5 metre drop whilst the lower section is a series of stepped cascades that fall three metres as East Gill enters the River Swale.
The lengthy driving trips that I take to photograph the stars in rural locations are always enjoyable. They give me a lot of time to listen to podcasts, audiobooks or (rarely) some music. I’m not one to turn down a quick trip, though, so having to drive only ten minutes from home to get this photo at Sandringham, Australia, was just as pleasant.
While not as awe-inspiring as the total eclipse of July last year, July 2019’s partial lunar eclipse was still very photo-worthy. The event began before sunrise but didn’t reach its maximum until after the moon had set. I captured this shot fifteen minutes before the moon sank behind the bridge and the suburbs beyond. If you look closely, you can see a jet on its approach to Sydney International Airport, bringing in another morning load of travellers.
This image is a single-exposure photo that I shot with my Canon EOS 6D camera, fitted with a Tamron 70-300 mm lens zoomed to 209 mm. I set the aperture to f/8.0, the shutter speed to 1/10 sec and the ISO setting was 200.
A post rush hour train makes its way from the Hanover Park, IL station to the Roselle station. This was the station I took trains to downtown Chicago from. This line always had a better schedule than the UPNW line out of Palatine, which was just as close to my home. I do miss having access to so many trains in very close proximity.
Aside from the bark being fire resistant, these Giant Sequoias have another unique ability... neighboring tree trunks fuse together to form a single powerful trunk. Some of the largest Redwood and Sequoia trees began as two or more separate trunks and gradually fuse together over hundreds, or thousands of years.
2022. Koh-I-Noor 5.6mm graphite on Sax sulphite drawing paper. 9x12".
Yum'ekorr was the second pass we tackled on our backpacking trip. Its funnel shape and proximity to Lake Imandra yielded memorable wind gusts.
I always complain about these guys not sticking around but I guess his proximity to the boat launch point and seeing so many paddlecraft come by have sort of tempered his skittishness and I managed to take advantage of the moment! A bit of the bulkhead is visible in the background but he did manage to stick around for a couple of shots!! Cormorant perched on an old snag near Bay Area Park on Armand Bayou!
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Petra (Arabic: البتراء, Al-Batrāʾ; Ancient Greek: Πέτρα), originally known as Raqmu (Nabataean Arabic: الرقيم), is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. Petra lies on the slope of Jabal Al-Madbah in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah valley that run from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. Established possibly as early as the 4th century BC as the capital city of the Nabataean Kingdom. The Nabataeans were nomadic Arabs who invested in Petra's proximity to the trade routes by establishing it as a major regional trading hub.
The trading business gained the Nabataeans considerable revenue, and Petra became the focus of their wealth. The earliest recorded historical reference to the city was when an envious Greek dynasty attempted to ransack the city in 312 BC. The Nabataeans were, unlike their enemies, accustomed to living in the barren deserts, and were able to repel attacks by utilizing the area's mountainous terrain. They were particularly skillful in harvesting rainwater, agriculture and stone carving. The Kingdom's capital continued to flourish until the 1st century AD when its famous Al-Khazneh facade was constructed, and its population peaked at an estimated 20,000 inhabitants.
Encroaching troops of the Roman Empire in 106 AD forced the Nabataeans to surrender. The Romans annexed and renamed the Kingdom to Arabia Petraea. Petra's importance declined as sea trade routes emerged, and after a 363 earthquake destroyed many structures. The Byzantine Era witnessed the construction of several Christian churches. By 700, the city became an abandoned place where only a handful of nomads grazed goats. It remained an unknown place until it was rediscovered by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812, sparking renewed interest in the city.
The city is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. Another name for Petra is the Rose City due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved. It is a symbol of Jordan, as well as Jordan's most-visited tourist attraction. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. UNESCO has described it as "one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage".
As the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths rise back up by some 10%~20% locally in October 2020, more and more people tend to socialize in closer proximity. These are all new territories for our generations and who knows, maybe this is the most effective way to bring about an endemic rather than wait for the vaccine that may never materialize. At this time, there is still no licensed vaccine for the 1918 pandemic influenza (A-H1N1 Spanish Flu) that is known to have killed some 50 million people.
The Bedouin (/ˈbɛdʉ.ɪn/, also Bedouins; from the Arabic badw بَدْو or badawiyyīn/badawiyyūn/"Al Buainain بَدَوِيُّون, plurals of badawī بَدَوِي) are an Arab ethnocultural are a group, descended from nomads who have historically inhabited the Arabian and Syrian Deserts. The Bedouins are a seminomadic group of people. Their name means desert dwellers in Arabic.[30] Their territory stretches from the vast deserts of North Africa to the rocky sands of the Middle East.[30] They are traditionally divided into tribes, or clans (known in Arabic as ʿashāʾir; عَشَائِر) and share a common culture of herding camels and goats.[30]
The Bedouin form a part of[citation needed], but are not synonymous with[citation needed], the modern concept of the Arabs. Bedouins have been referred to by various names throughout history, including Qedarites in the Old Testament and "Araba'a" by the Assyrians (ar-ba-a-a being a nisba of the noun Arab, a name still used for Bedouins today).
While many Bedouins have abandoned their nomadic and tribal traditions for modern urban lifestyle, they retain traditional Bedouin culture with concepts of belonging to ʿašāʾir, traditional music, poetry, dances (like Saas), and many other cultural practices. Urbanised Bedouins also organise cultural festivals, usually held several times a year, in which they gather with other Bedouins to partake in, and learn about, various Bedouin traditions - from poetry recitation and traditional sword dances, to classes teaching traditional tent knitting and playing traditional Bedouin musical instruments. Traditions like camel riding and camping in the deserts are also popular leisure activities for urbanised Bedouins who live within close proximity to deserts or other wilderness areas.
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Fun with horses. These are bred but semi-wild horses. At a coarse level, these acts are staged, but the horses mostly act as if they were wild, except for their tolerance of human proximity.
Petra (Arabic: البتراء, Al-Batrāʾ; Ancient Greek: Πέτρα), originally known as Raqmu (Nabataean Arabic: الرقيم), is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. Petra lies on the slope of Jabal Al-Madbah in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah valley that run from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. Established possibly as early as the 4th century BC as the capital city of the Nabataean Kingdom. The Nabataeans were nomadic Arabs who invested in Petra's proximity to the trade routes by establishing it as a major regional trading hub.
The trading business gained the Nabataeans considerable revenue, and Petra became the focus of their wealth. The earliest recorded historical reference to the city was when an envious Greek dynasty attempted to ransack the city in 312 BC. The Nabataeans were, unlike their enemies, accustomed to living in the barren deserts, and were able to repel attacks by utilizing the area's mountainous terrain. They were particularly skillful in harvesting rainwater, agriculture and stone carving. The Kingdom's capital continued to flourish until the 1st century AD when its famous Al-Khazneh facade was constructed, and its population peaked at an estimated 20,000 inhabitants.
Encroaching troops of the Roman Empire in 106 AD forced the Nabataeans to surrender. The Romans annexed and renamed the Kingdom to Arabia Petraea. Petra's importance declined as sea trade routes emerged, and after a 363 earthquake destroyed many structures. The Byzantine Era witnessed the construction of several Christian churches. By 700, the city became an abandoned place where only a handful of nomads grazed goats. It remained an unknown place until it was rediscovered by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812, sparking renewed interest in the city.
The city is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. Another name for Petra is the Rose City due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved. It is a symbol of Jordan, as well as Jordan's most-visited tourist attraction. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. UNESCO has described it as "one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage".
These birds did not allow proximity which I knew about it. Although common up north, they are considered "rare" this far south into South Florida.
Two more from Tinsley yesterday morning 'killing a bit of time' between the passage of the two diverted DRS liners.
66710 had just arrived from Felixstowe and with no staff available for unloading has shunted the containers back into two lines to allow unloading. Normally the front of the train is unloaded and then drawn forward, but with no staff available the loco shunted the wagons in parallel so that they could be unloaded and the loco could return to Roberts Road.
66076 sticks out from under Wood Lane bridge showing the proximity of the mud unloading pad and freightliner terminal.