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A view looking across Pyramid Lake, Jasper National Park, at the gorgeous reflection of Pyramid Mountain, with a canoe working its way across.
Pyramid Corner. Giza, Egypt. Color photography by Donna Corless.
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Well well, I visited Egypt three years ago. I've been there for three days. I had not enough time to explore all the things on there. I was just visit the pyramid site at Giza, papyrus gallery, and some famous traditional restaurants. I didn't have 'good' camera too. Even so, I enjoyed the trip!
Pyramid Mountain and Pyramid Lake in Jasper, Alberta, Canada. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Canadian Rockies. 7906 x 1660.
Riding in a cab out to Giza, we were surprised to see the pyramids -- thru traffic -- in the distance.
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Pyramid of Cestius in Rome, Italy. Taken with a Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta IV on Ilford FP4+ film developed in Xtol 1:1.
Chichen Itza Mexico.
which means “at the mouth of the well of Itza “
built by the Maya civilization built around the later part of the 10th century to the beginning of the 13th century A.D. This pyramid was built for astronomical purposes.
Constructed in 2570 BCE. The section on top is part of the original sheathing. The pyramids were covered in a smooth layer of granite or high quality limestone which made the pyramid shine in the sunlight.
Pyramid Lake, nestled in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, is a serene and picturesque mountain lake that captivates visitors with its tranquil beauty. Surrounded by towering peaks and lush forests, Pyramid Lake offers a serene escape into nature. Its crystal-clear waters reflect the stunning surroundings, creating a postcard-worthy scene. The lake is known for its abundance of wildlife, including beavers and a variety of bird species. Whether you're looking to relax by the shore, go fishing, or paddle across the tranquil waters, Pyramid Lake provides a serene and scenic setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the splendors of the Canadian Rockies.
The plain stone pyramid in St Mary's, Painswick, Gloucestershire is a memorial to local mason John Bryan who was responsible for carving many of the churchyard's monuments.
Another view of the Bent Pyramid, showing the large area of its original casino that has escaped the attentions of stone robbers over the millennia
TAXONOMY
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch likes)
Family: Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes)
Genus/species: Hemitaurichthys polylepis
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: Brown to black head and a large white pyramid-shaped area on its side. Scales
pearlescent. The dorsal and anal fins are yellow; caudal fin white. Max. length: 18 cm (7 in).
DISTRIBUTION/HABITAT: Eastern Indian, Western and Central Pacific Oceans. Among outer coral reefs usually close to drop offs, at depths 3–60 m (9-180 ft).
DIET IN THE WILD: Planktivores that aggregate in the water column. Unlike many other butterflyfishes, this species does not feed on coral polyps, so is considered a good choice for aquaria with live corals.
REPRODUCTION: Oviparous. Form pairs during breeding.
REMARKS: Occur in large schools that feed several meters above the edges of steep outer reef slopes.
Philippine Coral Reef PR04
References:
flickr www.flickr.com/photos/cas_docents/sets/72157625119200613/
Wordpress Shortlink wp.me/p1DZ4b-Gv
Australianmuseum australianmuseum.net.au/Pyramid-Butterflyfish-Hemitaurich...
fishbase: fishbase.org/summary/Hemitaurichthys-polylepis.html
Taken on March 3, 2009, 1-10-13, 2-12-14
The Kailasa (Sanskrit: Kailāsanātha) temple is one of the largest rock-cut ancient Hindu temples located in Ellora, Maharashtra, India. It was built in the 8th century by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I as attested in Kannada inscriptions. This is one of the 34 temples and monasteries known collectively as the Ellora Caves. These extend over more than 2 km, were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora. The Kailasa (cave 16) is a remarkable example of Dravidian architecture on account of its striking proportion, elaborate workmanship, architectural content, and sculptural ornamentation of rock-cut architecture. The temple was commissioned and completed between 757-783 CE, when Krishna I ruled the Rashtrakuta dynasty. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the home of Lord Shiva. It is a megalith carved out of one single rock.
METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION
The Kailasa Temple is notable for its vertical excavation - carvers started at the top of the original rock, and excavated downward. The traditional methods were rigidly followed by the master architect which could not have been achieved by excavating from the front. It is estimated that about 400,000 tons of rocks were scooped out over hundreds of years to construct this monolithic structure. From the chisel marks on walls of this temple, archeologists could conclude that three types of chisels were used to carve this temple.
ARCHITECTURE
All the carvings are at more than one level. A two-storeyed gateway opens to reveal a U-shaped courtyard. The courtyard is edged by a columned arcade three stories high. The arcades are punctuated by huge sculpted panels, and alcoves containing enormous sculptures of a variety of deities. Originally flying bridges of stone connected these galleries to central temple structures, but these have fallen.
Within the courtyard are two structures. As is traditional in Shiva temples, an image of the sacred bull Nandi fronts the central temple housing the lingam. In Cave 16, the Nandi Mandapa and main Shiva temple are each about 7 metres high, and built on two storeys. The lower stories of the Nandi Mandapa are both solid structures, decorated with elaborate illustrative carvings. The base of the temple has been carved to suggest that elephants are holding the structure aloft.
A rock bridge connects the Nandi Mandapa to the porch of the temple. The structure itself is a tall pyramidic South Indian temple. The shrine – complete with pillars, windows, inner and outer rooms, gathering halls, and an enormous stone lingam at its heart – is carved with niches, plasters, windows as well as images of deities, mithunas (erotic male and female figures) and other figures. Most of the deities at the left of the entrance are Shaivaite (followers of Lord Shiva) while on the right hand side the deities are Vaishnavaites (followers of Lord Vishnu).
There are two Dhwajasthambha (pillars with flagstaff) in the courtyard. The grand sculpture of Ravana attempting to lift Mount Kailasa, with his full might is a landmark in Indian art.
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Framazonen beste sinbolo bat, piramidea, Gasteizko Santa Elisabet hilerrian / Another masonic symbol, the pyramid, in cemetery (Vitoria, Basque Country)
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The 'Red' Pyramid and the 'Bent Pyramid built for Sneferu, (father of Cheops) in about 2,600 BC. The 'flying Kiwi takes better photographs at - www.richard-seaman.com/Travel/Egypt/Dahshur/AllPyramids/)