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The Old Man of Storr:
The Old Man is a large standing formation of rock part of the Trotternish ridge.
The Old Man of Storr juts out of the undulating terrain like an igneous shard of mythological proportions. A tentpole of the rugged vistas that characterise the Isle of Skye, this point of interest in the Scottish Highlands is a site of folkloric mysticism and natural grandeur.
Situated atop Trotternish Ridge—a peninsula in the northeastern region of the Isle of Skye, created as the result of a colossal landslip—the Old Man of Storr is a 160-foot pinnacle rock formation named after its likeness to, well, an old man. The Storr, which refers to the group of looming outcrops that include and surround the Old Man, is a title derived from the Norse word for “Great Man.”
Legend has it that the Old Man of Storr was a giant who resided on the Trotternish Ridge. When he was laid to rest upon his death, his thumb—the “Old Man”—remained partially above ground.
The Old Man of Storr towers over the Sound of Rasaay at an elevation of more than 2,300 feet, and a hike up the grassy mounds toward the group of curious pinnacle rocks that surround the Old Man provides magnificent, panoramic views of the water and the surrounding mainland.
The raw, bucolic landscape of the Storr and the encompassing hiking circuit known as the Quiraing, have landed the Old Man several movie features, including The Wicker Man (1973), Prometheus (2012), and Snow White and the Huntsman (2012).
This particular bird resides at the Alberta Bird of Prey Centre in Coaldale, southern Alberta, a wonderful place that rehabilitates and releases (whenever possible) various birds of prey - hawks, owls, Bald Eagles, Turkey Vultures,and Golden Eagle. Some of these birds act as Wildlife Ambassadors, too, educating the public.
I often see Bald Eagles flying wild, both in the city and in the surrounding areas. Usually when I see one, it is flying or perched far away. Too far away to see any detail at all, which is why I love going to this Centre, to see raptors up close.
It had been a few years since my last visit there - I've been maybe three or four times - and I had been longing to go back. Much too far and all new driving territory for me to even think about driving there myself. However, three days ago, on 9 September 2016, that is exactly what I did. A friend had said she would come along, too, but she emailed me at 1:00 am to say that she assumed the trip had been cancelled, as she hadn't heard back about the time to meet. In fact, I had sent two emails giving the time, so I don't know what happened there. Very unfortunate, as it would have been great to have had company on such a long drive.
I knew it would be a long day and further than I would normally drive - and in a brand new car that I have yet to learn to drive! It doesn't look or feel quite as new now, after travelling 481 km! Only got lost twice, one minor and the other major. Must have taken a wrong turn somewhere down south and I ended up in the city of Lethbridge, that I had very carefully planned to avoid. After three and three-quarter hours, I finally arrived, to my huge relief.
Despite getting there later than I had hoped, I still had more than enough time to wander round the grounds and photograph the various raptors. Some were tethered out in a grassy area and others were in large outdoor cages. Wonderful to get such a close look at the various majestic birds.
I took a slightly different way home via #845 (?) making absolutely sure that I didn't accidentally find myself in Lethbridge again and it wasn't too long before I found myself in the area that I had driven a few weeks ago, when I went SW of Vulcan to look for Common NIghthawks (without any luck). Just so happy that I finally made myself do this drive. When I Googled the Centre's website a few days ago, I discovered that they were closing two days later for the winter. So, it was either a case of going the next day or not at all till next May onwards.
The very next day, 10 September 2016, I took my daughter on a long drive in Kananaskis. This was yet another place that I had longed to be able to drive for many years - and finally I did it! I had been lots of times with various friends, but this was the very first time I had ever driven myself.
With over 10 million Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) residing in North America alone, the Mallards are one of the best-known and most recognizable ducks. the mallard is a dabbling duck found throughout the temperate and sub-tropical areas around the world. The most abundant and wide-ranging duck on earth. The mallard usually inhabits the freshwaters of North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. Mallards usually feed on plants, such as grass seeds, leaves, stems and aquatic plants, and vegetation like grains, rice, oats and corn. However, they are also seen feeding on insects, mollusks, small fish, tadpoles, freshwater snails, fish eggs, frogs and crustaceans. This Beautiful mallard drake comes in for a landing at White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas
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In the heart's realm, where shadows reside,
A battle unfolds, where darkness and light collide.
Within each soul, a dance of duality takes flight,
The eternal struggle between day and night.
Light, a beacon, radiant and pure,
Kindling hope, a cure to endure.
It illuminates the path, unveiling truth's art,
Guiding weary souls from darkness to embark.
Yet darkness, a shroud, seductive and deep,
Whispering secrets, its promises to keep.
It tempts with allure, with mysteries untold,
Ensnaring hearts, making them wander bold.
Within every human, these forces clash,
A symphony of contrasts, in harmony they mesh.
For the battle of light and dark we all partake,
In our choices and actions, the path we make.
With each step forward, light's triumph we seek,
To banish the shadows, restore what's unique.
Yet let us remember, in darkness there's grace,
For it is in contrast, our growth finds its place.
So let us embrace both sides of the coin,
For without shadows, the light can't fully join.
In this human condition, a dance we embark,
Embracing the battle, embracing the dark…
by me…
Rolleiflex Automat RF 111A + Kodak Portra 800
Collab with LC Nevermind
Residing in the constellation Pegasus are two unique galaxy groups. In the upper right of this image is the “Deer Lick Group” which consist of NGC 7331 (the largest galaxy) and four smaller galaxies. Their close alignment to the larger galaxy is simply by chance.
In the lower left of this image you will see “Stephan’s Quintet”. It consists of five galaxies, four of which form the first compact galaxy group ever discovered. These four galaxies form a physical association and eventually, astronomers believe, they may merge into a single galaxy.
OTA: Skywatcher Esprit 120
Camera: Atik 460ex
Filters: Astrodon LRGB gen2
Mount: AP Mach1
Exposure: L:R:G:B 180m:90:90:90 (RGB bin 2x2)
Data obtained: October 7 &22, 2016
Grey Butcherbird, the breeding pair that reside in this part of Ormiston are so tame, we have never fed them, but they associate doors with food and will arrive at the doorstep or land on one's shoulder expecting a handout.
After residing here at Toton for the last nineteen(!) years 60081 has now been moved into position for removal by road next week. The cosmetically restored loco is seen enjoying one of its last Sun rises on 4th March at the south end of the depot
M 27 is a planetary nebula, and is also known as the Dumbbell Nebula. It resides more than 1200 light years away from Earth in the constellation of Vulpecula and is about 3 light years in diameter. M27 hosts many knots of gas and dust, some of which are elongated and seen trailing away from the central star. Their sizes typically range from 17 billion to 56 billion kilometers, which is several times larger than the distance from the sun to Pluto. Also seen here is the faint outer shell of the nebula which makes its presence known when photographed using hydrogen alpha and oxygen III narrowband filters. These filters are designed to pass the spectrum of light associated with ionized hydrogen and ionized oxygen gasses.
Processed using Pixinsight using this workflow:
WBPP > Graxpert > BXT > SPCC > BXT > SXT > NXT > GHS > Curves and masks > HDRMT > MLT
Telescopes Astro-Tech AT8RC
Imaging Cameras QHYCCD QHY268 Pro M
Mounts iOptron CEM70G
Filters Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Blue 36mm · Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Green 36mm · Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Red 36mm · Astrodon H-alpha 5nm 36 mm · Astrodon OIII 5nm 36 mm · Astrodon SII 5nm 36 mm
Frames:
Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Blue 36mm: 31×120″(1h 2′)
Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Green 36mm: 31×120″(1h 2′)
Astrodon Gen2 E-series Tru-Balance Red 36mm: 31×120″(1h 2′)
Astrodon H-alpha 5nm 36 mm: 129×300″(10h 45′)
Astrodon OIII 5nm 36 mm: 124×300″(10h 20′)
Astrodon SII 5nm 36 mm: 122×300″(10h 10′)
Integration: 34h 21′
Snowbowl resides on the San Francisco Peaks, a remnant of the former San Francisco Mountain, which are held as sacred to 13 different Native American tribes in the region. These tribes include the Navajo, Apache, Hualapai, Yavapai, Hopi, and other Native Nations. To date, they have lost all lawsuits they had filed to stop further development and expansion of this alpine ski resort.
A light resides above a prize.
It's seen by all, a mystery,
a building with no entrances?
What lies beneath, a crypt to see.
A new found treasure chest received
for one who's worthy of its sight.
(Victory At Last - What Lies Beneath)
Na Floresta de Cèdre Gouraud, na cordilheira do Médio Atlas, Marrocos, reside uma subpopulação significativa de macacos-de-gibraltar (Macaca sylvanus), primatas também conhecidos como macacos-berberes. Esta espécie, endémica do Norte de África e a única de macacos a viver naturalmente no continente africano fora das regiões subsarianas, encontra-se ameaçada de extinção. O nome da floresta deriva de um cedro-do-atlas centenário em homenagem ao general Gouraud, cujo tronco permanece como atração turística após a sua morte. Os macacos adaptaram-se à presença humana, interagindo frequentemente com os visitantes. Este ecossistema, dominado por cedros-do-atlas, é crucial para a conservação da biodiversidade, servindo como habitat vital para estes primatas. A sobrevivência dos macacos-de-gibraltar enfrenta desafios como a perda de habitat e a pressão humana, sendo fundamental a consciencialização para práticas responsáveis e respeito pelo ecossistema local.
The Cèdre Gouraud Forest, in the Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco, is home to a significant subpopulation of Barbary macaques (Macaca sylvanus), primates also known as Barbary apes. This species, endemic to North Africa and the only monkey that lives naturally on the African continent outside the sub-Saharan regions, is threatened with extinction. The forest's name derives from a century-old Atlas cedar named after General Gouraud, whose trunk continues to be a tourist attraction after his death. The monkeys have adapted to the presence of humans, frequently interacting with visitors. This ecosystem, dominated by Atlas cedars, is crucial for the conservation of biodiversity, serving as a vital habitat for these primates. The survival of Barbary macaques faces challenges such as habitat loss and human pressure, making it essential to raise awareness about responsible practices and respect for the local ecosystem.
This old abandoned house resides in an old gold town of Michigan Bluff in the Sierra Foothills. We have friends in town and I found the history of Michigan Bluff which, as so many other gold towns has gone through a lot to go from a thriving town of over 10,000 to a small hamlet of about 25 people.
www.teviscup.org/the-trail/trail-locations/21-the-trail/t...
“Ahem…seeing as you’re all here, let’s begin, the solicitor began. “The document reads as follows…” He was squinting. “Would someone find a light switch? I can’t see in this bloody darkness.”
“Ahem… now as I was saying…I, Patrick Paul Downes, residing in the city of Sligo, of the same county, Ireland, and being of sound mind, this, the twenty-seventh day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, hear-by appoint Mr. Fred (Freddy Duh) Mavins, of Sligo executor of my estate on confirmation of my death.”
“Ah, shite,” Mary Quinn, sister of the deceased, whispered to her twin sister, Maggie. “The eejit went and done it. And Freddy Duh isn’t even here. If there was work in the bed, Freddy would sleep on the floor.”
“Hush, Mary. Shut up and listen to the man,” Maggie replied.
“The executor shall promptly pay any and all outstanding debts and assignments….”
The sisters and others had already quit listening to the legal boilerplate, and were eyeing the tea pot and biscuits that had been brought in and placed on a nearby table.
“I hate to admit it, but I’m glad Yuki left. I never liked having that foreign girl here. Pat Paul was better off without the woman,” Mary hissed.
Maggie put her hand on Mary’s leg. “Settle down. We said what was needed to be said. Today will be our reward.”
“Why did we have to be here so damn early in the morning?” Jimmy Joyce muttered under his breath. Seven AM? Christ almighty. He had cows to feed. Well, then again, maybe old Pat Paul would have though about that; hence the early hour.
“Ahem.” Declan O’Connor, the solicitor, tried to make eye contact with the group.
‘Now, the distribution of the estate is as follows…’’
That seemed to work, O’Connor noted. All eyes were upon him. You could hear the proverbial pin drop.
“To my lifelong fishing buddy, Jimmy Joyce, I leave my 17-foot lake boat, my Yamaha 5 horsepower engine, and all my fishing gear.“
Jimmy Joyce beamed. Pat Paul always went first class when it came to fishing. God bless ya, Jimmy thought.
“To my local parish, my church, Our Lady of Eternal Sorrows, and that lovely new priest, Father Akachukwu, recently arrived from Nigeria, I leave ten thousand Euro, to be used toward the recompense of people abused in their National School during the 1950s… the 1960s…the 1970s… the 1980s…
Father Akachukwu beamed.
Having little English, Father Akachukwu had no idea what had just been said, but he had heard his name, and knew what ten thousand Euro was.
Now we’re getting to the meat on the table, Maggie thought to herself.
“To my son, Patrick Paul Junior, who fecked off to America twenty years ago, and never sent so much as a postcard, I leave one Euro.”
Mary and Maggie gasped.
Patrick Paul Junior, who had at last returned to the auld sod for the reading of the will, spit on the rug and left the room; never, it was imagined by those in attendance, ever to be seen again.
“If I hurry, I maybe can catch the noon flight out of Shannon,” he thought to himself, as he fumbled for his mobile phone and the keys to the hire car. “The old gobshite…”
“To my sisters, Mary, and Mildred,” (who winced at hearing her given name) “Despite their constant bickering, and meddling in my affairs, I leave the remainder of my estate.”
Mary and Maggie beamed.
A month earlier, Patrick Paul Downes, knowing he was dying, had strolled into Mullaney’s in town and purchased a new suit, a couple of shirts, and a sharp looking necktie.
He’d then walked to the other side of the shop, to Mullaney’s travel agency, and had them arrange for airfare, a hotel, plus a car and driver, for a long-overdue holiday abroad. He wore the suit out of the shop, lacking a final tailoring, but suitable for his next task.
He stopped at the Bank of Ireland, whose manager knew him well, to arrange for a loan for the full market value of his property. The manager looked at Pat Paul; looked at the suit, and determined Pat Paul must of made a killing on the ponies at the local horse track. Loan approved.
Taking all the cash and life savings he’d gathered from beneath his mattress at home, he flew off to Monte Carlo a few days later. Pat Paul went to the grand casino, marched up to the first roulette table he saw, and bet it all on black. The wheel came up red.
Patrick Paul beamed.
(Photo taken at a grand Manor House now used as a luxury resort hotel, western Ireland.)
His strength resides in his ability to lie convincingly to his followers., regardless of the consequences to others. Somehow he is believed by millions, even when he changes his statements from one moment to the next. He is a narcissistic huckster who is dangerous to American democracy and the world. Photoleap was used to create this image.
Na Floresta de Cèdre Gouraud, na cordilheira do Médio Atlas, Marrocos, reside uma subpopulação significativa de macacos-de-gibraltar (Macaca sylvanus), primatas também conhecidos como macacos-berberes. Esta espécie, endémica do Norte de África e a única de macacos a viver naturalmente no continente africano fora das regiões subsarianas, encontra-se ameaçada de extinção. O nome da floresta deriva de um cedro-do-atlas centenário em homenagem ao general Gouraud, cujo tronco permanece como atração turística após a sua morte. Os macacos adaptaram-se à presença humana, interagindo frequentemente com os visitantes. Este ecossistema, dominado por cedros-do-atlas, é crucial para a conservação da biodiversidade, servindo como habitat vital para estes primatas. A sobrevivência dos macacos-de-gibraltar enfrenta desafios como a perda de habitat e a pressão humana, sendo fundamental a consciencialização para práticas responsáveis e respeito pelo ecossistema local.
The Cèdre Gouraud Forest, in the Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco, is home to a significant subpopulation of Barbary macaques (Macaca sylvanus), primates also known as Barbary apes. This species, endemic to North Africa and the only monkey that lives naturally on the African continent outside the sub-Saharan regions, is threatened with extinction. The forest's name derives from a century-old Atlas cedar named after General Gouraud, whose trunk continues to be a tourist attraction after his death. The monkeys have adapted to the presence of humans, frequently interacting with visitors. This ecosystem, dominated by Atlas cedars, is crucial for the conservation of biodiversity, serving as a vital habitat for these primates. The survival of Barbary macaques faces challenges such as habitat loss and human pressure, making it essential to raise awareness about responsible practices and respect for the local ecosystem.
This Grey Heron (Ardea Cinerea) resides a few short miles away but is a frequent visitor to Arnot Hill Park and stays for hours at a time, I was reliably informed.
Watch my short video on YouTube.
Grey Heron at Arnot Hill Park. May 2023
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Previously residing around the corner at Roberts Rd , 88010 had been dragged into Doncaster by 66303 for a trip back north . Prior to departure a problem occurred and the two locos parted company , tail lamp being applied by the driver before heading off in 66303 .
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The Gilded Flicker resides mostly in the Sonoran Desert in the northwest of Mexico, up through southern Arizona and down the Baja peninsula where I found this bird and her mate.
The GF is smaller than the Northern Flicker and resides near cacti and palm trees.
Notice the cinnamon cap which is distinct from the Northern Flicker.
Beauty resides in imperfection & chaos is a law of nature. This Hellebore gains distinction from aging. When my life seems like a whirl of chaos, comfort & serenity can be found in my garden.
"Chaos is a friend of mine."
~ Bob Dylan
"There is a kind of beauty in imperfection."
~ Conrad Hall
Needless to say, this is not a photo that was taken in the wild! I would never be able to get such a close shot or even a close view like this, unless the bird was captive for one reason or another.
This particular Bald Eagle resides at the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre in Coaldale, southern Alberta. This is a wonderful place that rehabilitates and releases (whenever possible) various birds of prey - hawks, owls, Bald Eagles, Turkey Vultures,and Golden Eagles. Some of these birds act as Wildlife Ambassadors, too, including educating the public away from the Centre. Sometimes, a bird is used as a foster parent, too.
I often see Bald Eagles flying wild, both here in the city and in the surrounding areas. Usually when I see one, it is flying or perched far away. Too far away to see any detail at all, which is why I love going to this Centre, to see raptors up close.
"Once a common sight in much of the continent, the bald eagle was severely affected in the mid-20th century by a variety of factors, among them the thinning of egg shells attributed to use of the pesticide DDT. Bald eagles, like many birds of prey, were especially affected by DDT due to biomagnification. DDT itself was not lethal to the adult bird, but it interfered with the bird's calcium metabolism, making the bird either sterile or unable to lay healthy eggs. Female eagles laid eggs that were too brittle to withstand the weight of a brooding adult, making it nearly impossible for the eggs to hatch. It is estimated that in the early 18th century, the bald eagle population was 300,000–500,000,[118] but by the 1950s there were only 412 nesting pairs in the 48 contiguous states of the US. Other factors in bald eagle population reductions were a widespread loss of suitable habitat, as well as both legal and illegal shooting. DDT was completely banned in Canada in 1989, though its use had been highly restricted since the late 1970s." From Wikipedia.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bald_eagle
This summer, we had practically no 'normal' summer days. They have been either too hot thanks to our endless heatwave, or too smoky thanks to all the wildfires in British Columbia and Alberta. The forecast for this day looked good, sunshine all day, with rain forecast on several of the coming days. I decided to finally do a drive all the way down south to near Lethbridge, so that I could again visit the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre in Coaldale. Last year, I did this drive for the very first time on my own and I wanted to make sure I didn't lose my courage to do it again. During the 511 kms that I drove, I had to ask for help with directions twice - both times in the same small hamlet!
The forecast was for sun all day, but there was no mention of the smoke haze that completely blocked out the mountains and pretty much the foothills, too. Shortly after leaving home, I was almost tempted to turn around and come home, but I had noticed rain in the forecast for some coming days. I reckoned I would still be able to photograph the fairly close birds at the Centre, which worked out fine.
Amazingly, I had managed to make myself get up early on the morning of 3 August 2017, and set off just before 8:30 am. My intention was to drive straight to Coaldale without stopping anywhere en route. Not an easy thing for me to do, as I much prefer driving the backroads rather than the highways. However, I knew it would take me a few hours to get there and I wanted to have as much time as possible down there. On the way home, I drove just one dusty, gravel road, but saw nothing but a couple of Horned Larks perched on fence posts. A couple of old barns (that I had seen before) and a few scenic shots, were more or less all I took.
Twelve hours later, I finally arrived home, at 8:30 pm, totally tired out, and my car was just about out of gas. For the first time in the year that I had had this vehicle, the gas level warning light came on. A great day.
In a clandestine realm concealed behind the walls of human abodes, resided diminutive beings who referred to themselves as "Borrowlings." Their world was minuscule, their attire fashioned from fabric remnants, and their headwear comprised delicate mushroom caps. These Borrowlings harbored a peculiar vocation in life, one they deemed their life's calling: they borrowed tiny items from humans.
Within this world, there were three remarkable Borrowlings: Lumius, Flora, and Pippin. Lumius was aged and sagacious, Flora his affectionate spouse, and Pippin their inquisitive offspring. The passage of years did not mark the Borrowlings, for they attained the venerable age of 111, unless they happened to be mistaken for a mouse by an unwary cat. Their objective was to borrow diminutive treasures from the human realm, such as needles, threads, scissors, and screwdrivers. Yet, they were not without flaws.
The Borrowlings possessed an unfortunate proclivity: they tended to place the borrowed items in unusual locations. When humans sought these possessions, it spawned chaos and bewilderment.
One day, as Lumius, Flora, and Pippin had once more borrowed a minuscule ruler, they overheard the desperate dialogue of a solitary human gentleman whom they designated the "Seeker."
"Damnation, where is my ruler?" muttered the Seeker to himself. "I employed it last evening, and now it has vanished without a trace."
The Borrowlings realized that the time had come to make amends for their imperfections. They resolved to locate the ruler and return it, sparing the Seeker further vexation.
Upon finding the ruler at last, Lumius raised it aloft and declared, "Here is your ruler. We borrowed it and inadvertently misplaced it elsewhere."
The Seeker, taken aback by the sight of the diminutive Lumius, inquired, "Who are you?"
Flora responded, "We are the Borrowlings, and it is our duty to borrow items and subsequently return them. Regrettably, we sometimes deposit them in unconventional places."
The Seeker smiled and said, "You are indeed unique. I thank you for returning the ruler."
The Borrowlings handed over the ruler to the Seeker, who rejoiced at recovering the lost item. As the Borrowlings embarked on their journey back, one could overhear the Seeker engaging in introspective soliloquies, contemplating the significance of tolerance and forgiveness.
The tale of the Borrowlings and the Seeker transformed into a parable and allegory for the fallibility and distinctiveness of humanity. It imparted lessons on cherishing tolerance and forgiveness and recognizing that everyone possesses their own flaws. And so, the Borrowlings and humans continued to coexist harmoniously, with the Borrowlings inadvertently sowing chaos in the lives of humans, all while bearing smiles on their diminutive countenances.
Inspired by Mary Norton
The Main-Prompt:
Lilliputian, Piezoelectric hums, Halloween's near, sony a72, 24mm wide angle lens, aperture f/2.8, unreal engine 5, extrem photorealstic::, Whimsical:: --ar 3:2 --s 800 --style raw
Lilliputian,
Piezoelectric hums,
Halloween's near
➡️ is a Haiku
This sign resided on Santa Fe's Bakersfield, California roundhouse for some years. I'm quite sure that the roundhouse has been razed. I wonder what happened to the emblem?
I thought that with a custom glass top this would have made a killer card table.
July, 12 1991. Canon F-1, Kodachrome 25.
[ENG] The Sorolla Museum resides in the house where the painter and his family lived in Madrid at the beginning of the 20th century, in the Chamberí neighborhood, preserving the original atmosphere of the house, the workshop and the garden . It is one of the most complete and best-preserved artist houses in Europe. It brings together a rich collection of his works and most of the objects of sculpture, ceramics, popular jewelry and old photography that Sorolla collected while alive. The painter Joaquín Sorolla Bastida was born in Valencia in 1863 and died in Cercedilla (Madrid) in 1923, he was a prolific artist, he left more than 2200 cataloged works and his mature work has been labeled as impressionist, post-impressionist and luminist. More photos in the album Sorolla Museum, Madrid (Spain).
[ESP] Escultura representando a Joaquín Sorolla, realizada por Paul Petrovich Troubetzkoy
El Museo Sorolla reside en la casa en el que el pintor y su familia vivieron en Madrid a principios del siglo XX, en el barrio de Chamberí, conservando el ambiente original de la vivienda, del taller y del jardín. Es una de las casas de artista más completas y mejor conservadas de Europa. Reúne una rica colección de sus obras y la mayoría de los objetos de escultura, cerámica, joyería popular y fotografía antigua que Sorolla reunió en vida. El pintor Joaquín Sorolla Bastida nació en Valencia en 1863 y murió en Cercedilla (Madrid) en 1923, fue un artista prolífico, dejó más de 2200 obras catalogadas y su obra madura ha sido etiquetada como impresionista, postimpresionista y luminista. Más fotografías en el álbum Museo Sorolla, Madrid (España).
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We rarely see these fascinating birds. Only during migration. They do not reside here.
Canon FD300mm f/2.8
"The Archbishop's Palace (formerly the Bishop's Palace) in Olomouc is the seat of the offices of the Olomouc Archbishopric; the Archbishop himself does not currently reside there. The palace is the largest residential building in the historic core of the city of Olomouc and is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.
The Archbishop's Palace is the fourth residence of the Olomouc bishops and was originally built as a Renaissance palace by Bishop Stanislav Thurz. This Renaissance palace, completed by Bishop Dubravio and further modified by Bishop Pavlovský at the end of the 16th century, was devastated during the Thirty Years' War, especially during the Swedish occupation of Olomouc in 1642–1650.
Only Bishop Charles II of Liechtenstein-Kastelkorn, after a fire in 1661, began the Baroque renovation of the palace in 1664 after his accession to the episcopal see. The repairs were carried out according to the plans of the imperial architect Filiberto Lucchese (1606–1666) and, after his death, Giovanni Pietro Tencalla by the Olomouc master masons Petr Schüller and Melchior Thoneck. The author of the stucco decoration of the interiors is Baltazar Fontana, the original wall paintings, whose authors were Carpoforo Tencalla and Innocenzo Cristoforo Monti, have survived only in fragments. An ornamental garden was established on the fence. The reconstruction work was not completed until 1685. In 1836, the interior was expanded with the so-called Throne Room, the design of which was contributed by Antonín Arche.
The palace acquired its present form and decoration after the fire of 1904, when it was restored and partially rebuilt according to the design of Vladimír Fischer at the instigation of Cardinal Bauer in the years 1906–1910. After a thorough reconstruction, the palace was opened to the public as a sightseeing object in the spring of 2011.
The terraced complex consists of two longitudinal palaces, whose two-storey wings create two unequally sized enclosed courtyards. The facade of the longer building with the main entrance faces Biskupské náměstí, the adjacent building continues into the narrow Wurmova Street. The opposite fenced wing above the city walls is oriented towards the Bezručovy sady city park.
The long street facade has a richly architecturally structured front with 21 large windows facing the street and three portals. The roof is gabled, the central raised part is decorated with a turret. The main entrance is equipped with a stone balcony portico with the coat of arms of Bishop Liechtenstein and the year 1669. In the roof above it is a gable extension with a clock face. Similar signs with commemorative inscriptions are above the portals at the edges of the building.
The palace character of the building is underlined by the representative staircase and ceremonial halls. The original Baroque stucco decoration of the rooms has been preserved in the interior.
Olomouc (UK: /ˈɒləmoʊts/, US: /ˈoʊloʊ-/, Czech: [ˈolomouts]; German: Olmütz) is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 102,000 inhabitants and its larger urban zone has a population of about 400,000 inhabitants (2024).
Located on the Morava River, the city is the ecclesiastical metropolis and was a historical co-capital city of Moravia, before having been occupied by the Swedish army during the Thirty Years' War. Today, it is the administrative centre of the Olomouc Region and the sixth largest city in the Czech Republic. The historic city centre is well preserved and is protected by law as urban monument reservation. The Holy Trinity Column was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 for its quintessential Baroque style and symbolic value.
Moravia (Czech: Morava [ˈmorava]; German: Mähren) is a historical region in the east of the Czech Republic and one of three historical Czech lands, with Bohemia and Czech Silesia.
The medieval and early modern Margraviate of Moravia was a crown land of the Lands of the Bohemian Crown from 1348 to 1918, an imperial state of the Holy Roman Empire from 1004 to 1806, a crown land of the Austrian Empire from 1804 to 1867, and a part of Austria-Hungary from 1867 to 1918. Moravia was one of the five lands of Czechoslovakia founded in 1918. In 1928 it was merged with Czech Silesia, and then dissolved in 1948 during the abolition of the land system following the communist coup d'état.
Its area of 22,623.41 km2 is home to about 3.2 million of the Czech Republic's 10.8 million inhabitants. The people are historically named Moravians, a subgroup of Czechs, the other group being called Bohemians. The land takes its name from the Morava river, which runs from its north to south, being its principal watercourse. Moravia's largest city and historical capital is Brno. Before being sacked by the Swedish army during the Thirty Years' War, Olomouc served as the Moravian capital, and it is still the seat of the Archdiocese of Olomouc. Until the expulsions after 1945, significant parts of Moravia were German speaking." - info from Wikipedia.
Summer 2019 I did a solo cycling tour across Europe through 12 countries over the course of 3 months. I began my adventure in Edinburgh, Scotland and finished in Florence, Italy cycling 8,816 km. During my trip I took 47,000 photos.
Now on Instagram.
I'm proud to be your new Bellisserian Honorary Ambassador to Corsica!
Come Visit the Bellisserian Embassy
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If you reside in the continent of Bellisseria apply for a passport where you can learn about interesting places and receive custom stamps from your travels!
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Abnor Mole: Dear Friends..
It is a great pleasure to have been asked to open this embassy.
Ever since the Great Time Out when Corsica was separated from Sansara and Heterocera to keep the Corsicans from fighting with them over over the prim mines of ANWR, it has long been a dream for many years that they would again reconnect. Bellisseria has become that connection... reaching across the voids to once again bring our brothers and sisters on the mainland together in harmony.
To further solidify those ties that bind us (no, not those ties... you're thinking of Zindra) we hereby dedicate this embassy in the hope that residents from all across this continent may explore new horizons and experiences. We hope that the new Ambassador from Bellisseria will help the residents of both continents get to know each other better and will foster close friendships between them.
"Your world. Your imagination." is an ideal that has always been a founding principles of Second Life and of the Second Life community.
Jack Vincent is one of of many volunteers who has committed themselves to the the SL community. Volunteers like Jack transform "Your world. Your imagination." into "Our world. Our imagination.". We wish him all the best in this endeavor.
Please join us in wishing Jack every success in his role as Honorary Bellisserian Ambassador.
And from this point on, the residents of Corsica may direct all IM's asking "How do I get a house?", "Why can't my Bellisserian friend turn on ban lines?", "Can I buy more prims in Bellisseria?" and "What is a Covenant?" to him. Thank you!
I declare this Embassy open and, Jack, I present you with this key.
ᴊᴀᴄᴋ ᴠɪɴᴄᴇɴᴛ: I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Abnor Mole for taking time out of his busy schedule to present me with this key.
I'd also like to thank Boo Rojyo and the entire staff of the Bellisserian Bureau of Bureaucracy for this opportunity to serve the residents of Bellisseria and Corsica.
Lindens, Moles, content creators, residents of Second Life,
It is with great pleasure that I accept this role of being your Bellisserian Honorary Ambassador to Corsica. Just as the continent of Bellisseria itself acts as a bridge between the surrounding continents of Second Life, I hope to serve as a bridge between the residents of Bellisseria and those residents of Corsica. Having had parcels in Corsica, with my first one back in 2017, and now my current parcel, while also being a new resident of Bellisseria, I feel uniquely situated for this role.
I look forward to working with the future ambassadors of each continent and those individuals who call them home, especially those of the Bellisserian and Corsican communities, to establish stronger creative and social connections between them all.
Thank you all for joining us to celebrate this important first step in that endeavor.
ᴊᴀᴄᴋ ᴠɪɴᴄᴇɴᴛ shouts: Now let us celebrate!
BÓÒ shouts: The Embassy is open, let's Party!
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Legacy F | Reborn | Kupra | BBL | ( Squeeze avalible for all )
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The cheesepress stones that reside upon the eastern flanks of Gragareth. Taken as the sun rose upon from behind Ingleborough. The stones are likely limestone erractics from last ice age. Sadly, no pre dawn colour but the later light was rather lovely.
Grand Teton National Park.
Grizzly 399 is a grizzly bear who resides on Federal land in a range of hundreds of miles throughout the Grand Teton National Park and the Bridger-Teton National Forest. She was born in a den in Pilgrim Creek, Wyoming, in the winter of 1996, and given her name as a research number by the Yellowstone Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team.
At age 24, she is older than is usual for a grizzly, as "more than 85 percent of them are killed because of some kind of human activity before they reach old age". She weighs almost 400 pounds (180 kg). When standing upright on her hind legs, she is 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m). Unlike the typical grizzly, she lives in close proximity to humans, although she is not particularly concerned with them; scientists have speculated that this was in response to a death of a cub in a more remote area, perhaps killed by a male grizzly.
The bird resides in mudflats and shallow coastal lagoons with salt water. Using its feet, the bird stirs up the mud, then sucks water through its bill and filters out small shrimp, seeds, blue-green algae, microscopic organisms, and mollusks. The greater flamingo feeds with its head down, and its upper jaw is movable and not rigidly fixed to its skull.[4]
[ENG] The Sorolla Museum resides in the house where the painter and his family lived in Madrid at the beginning of the 20th century, in the Chamberí neighborhood, preserving the original atmosphere of the house, the workshop and the garden . It is one of the most complete and best-preserved artist houses in Europe. It brings together a rich collection of his works and most of the objects of sculpture, ceramics, popular jewelry and old photography that Sorolla collected while alive. The painter Joaquín Sorolla Bastida was born in Valencia in 1863 and died in Cercedilla (Madrid) in 1923, he was a prolific artist, he left more than 2200 cataloged works and his mature work has been labeled as impressionist, post-impressionist and luminist. More photos in the album Sorolla Museum, Madrid (Spain).
[ESP] Desnudo de Mujer, de Helena Sorolla, escultura en bronce sobre plinto de mármol negro vetado en blanco. Una de las obras más ambiciosas de Helena, figuró en la exposición celebrada en Madrid en 1916 en el Club Femenino Lyceum. Elena Sorolla García (firmaba como Helena) fue una escultora y pintora española de inicios del siglo XX, hija de Joaquín Sorolla y Clotilde García del Castillo.
El Museo Sorolla reside en la casa en el que el pintor y su familia vivieron en Madrid a principios del siglo XX, en el barrio de Chamberí, conservando el ambiente original de la vivienda, del taller y del jardín. Es una de las casas de artista más completas y mejor conservadas de Europa. Reúne una rica colección de sus obras y la mayoría de los objetos de escultura, cerámica, joyería popular y fotografía antigua que Sorolla reunió en vida. El pintor Joaquín Sorolla Bastida nació en Valencia en 1863 y murió en Cercedilla (Madrid) en 1923, fue un artista prolífico, dejó más de 2200 obras catalogadas y su obra madura ha sido etiquetada como impresionista, postimpresionista y luminista. Más fotografías en el álbum Museo Sorolla, Madrid (España).
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The common person residing in Esterdame would deny the existence of the Black Terrors, and they would be justified in that. There have been so few sightings of these monsters in the last 700 years that they have passed mostly into myth and superstition. Parents use their name to invoke fear in children, Commanders curse the terrors should a battle not go their way. Those who still believe that they exist are convinced that they reside in the Sleeping Caverns at the North-East-most point of Esterdame and that they protect Threndaugar the Deceiver himself. They are said to be as fast as wind, as elusive as the shadows and near invincible should they fight after dusk. After the Sacking of the Storm Hold in 728AV, rumours began to spread that it was not the Orcs, but the Black Terrors who captured the castle.
The Shadow Knight, pictured in the centre, was first spotted in 738AV, a year after King Davian III recaptured his family home. The Knight is an old friend of the King's uncle Baron (and that's all I'll say about that)
Florida Poly resides on a 170-acre[6] campus designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. The university's Innovation, Science and Technology (IST) Building is home to a supercomputer,[7] 3-D printing lab, cyber gaming and media lab, cyber security lab, robotics lab, big data lab, and digital library. Florida Poly is the first university whose main library is completely digital.[8]
Sir Miles Long resides from the great city Toleberg, in the southern part of Lenfald, obviously the best land in all Rowia.
During his life, he has fought to defend his land, trained vigoursly, and intend to accomplish many more legendary feats.
So, while at Brickfair, I realized I had not entered LoR on the Merlin's beard forum. So after long consideration, I've decided to update my Sig for the new group, enjoy.
Builds coming soon.
Photo style credit to Mark of Falworth.
The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) is a species of eagle-owl that resides in much of Eurasia. It is also called the European eagle-owl and in Europe, it is occasionally abbreviated to just eagle-owl. It is one of the largest species of owl, and females can grow to a total length of 75 cm (30 in), with a wingspan of 188 cm (6 ft 2 in), males being slightly smaller. This bird has distinctive ear tufts, with upper parts that are mottled with darker blackish coloring and tawny. The wings and tail are barred. The underparts are a variably hued buff, streaked with darker color. The facial disc is poorly developed and the orange eyes are distinctive.
Besides being one of the largest living species of owl, it is also one of the most widely distributed. The Eurasian eagle-owl is found in many habitats but is mostly a bird of mountain regions, coniferous forests, steppes and other relatively remote places. It is a mostly nocturnal predator, hunting for a range of different prey species, predominantly small mammals but also birds of varying sizes, reptiles, amphibians, fish, large insects and other assorted invertebrates. It typically breeds on cliff ledges, in gullies, among rocks or in other concealed locations. The nest is a scrape in which averages of two eggs are laid at intervals. These hatch at different times. The female incubates the eggs and broods the young, and the male provides food for her and when they hatch, for the nestlings as well. Continuing parental care for the young is provided by both adults for about five months.
Eagle-owls are distributed somewhat sparsely but can potentially inhabit a wide range of habitats, with a partiality for irregular topography. They have been found in habitats as diverse as northern coniferous forests to the edge of vast deserts. Essentially, Eurasian eagle-owls have been found living in almost every climatic and environmental condition on the Eurasian continent, excluding the greatest extremities, i.e. they are absent from humid rainforest in Southeast Asia, as well as the high Arctic tundra, both of which they are more or less replaced by other variety of Bubo owls. They are often found in the largest numbers in areas where cliffs and ravines are surrounded by a scattering of trees and bushes. Grassland areas such as alpine meadows or desert-like steppe can also host them so long as they have the cover and protection of rocky areas. The preference of eagle-owls for places with irregular topography has been reported in most known studies. The obvious benefit of such nesting locations is that both nests and daytime roosts located in rocky areas and/or steep slopes would be less accessible to predators, including man. Also, they may be attracted to the vicinity of riparian or wetlands areas, due to the fact that the soft soil of wet areas is conducive to burrowing by the small, terrestrial mammals normally preferred in the diet, such as voles and rabbits.[59] Due to their preference for rocky areas, the species is often found in mountainous areas and can be found up to elevations of 2,100 m (6,900 ft) in the Alps and 4,500 m (14,800 ft) in the Himalayas and 4,700 m (15,400 ft) in the adjacent Tibetan Plateau.
For more information, please visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_eagle-owl
Kurt “Lucky” Weber has his own hook: his arm! Pun definitely intended, for you see, where his right arm once was resides a daily reminder of the accident, which left him with one arm. That’s not what defines him because “Lucky” is a racer. His pride and joy is a modified, custom built 1929 Ford Roadster, also known as the 109 racer that was featured in the movie ‘The World’s Fastest Indian’. Kurt’s roadster has been over the world record in the D street roadster class at Bonneville five times and is now a gas roadster; by removing the back fender, headlights and the radiator, thus, making the roadster even faster.
Building a race roadster car can be a bit tricky. One needs to keep the center of gravity as low as possible to keep the car going straight. Roadsters tend to lift at over 175 mph, so they need weight added to them to stay on the ground at the salt flats. To overcome this problem, Kurt melted 1,500 Lbs of lead into the roadster’s frame before welding the boxing plates on. Using an old 1929 Ford body as well as hand fabricated parts for most of the inner frame, Kurt kept the outside pretty by using parts from a 1932 Ford for most of the outer frame.
The 109 racecar was painted white and ‘1956 Chevy tropical-turquoise’ by Kurt Weber in his very own front yard. Mr. VanderLey created the 301 cubic inch power plant by boring a 1957 Chevy out 1/8 of an inch. The engine runs two four-barrel carburetors on a VanderLey fabricated intake ram manifold.
For more information:
www.hotrodhotline.com/fraternity-speed
'Lucky' is joined in a couple of images with the contemporary de Havilland DH88 Comet long-distance race record holder in matching paintwork as seen in 1935.
Built for Instagram #mocaroundgang build challenge 61 #saltflatspeeder
In the mid-1920s, the illustrious marine biologist Edward R. F. Ricketts resided in this very house. Ricketts' notable contributions to his field are often attributed to the Pacific Biological Laboratory, which he established in 1923 on Fountain Ave, although this location no longer exists. He eventually relocated the laboratory to Cannery Row in Monterey, where it remains to this day. Ricketts and his family also lived on 4th Street during the late 1920s to the 1930s. These places hold significance because Ricketts, a renowned marine biologist, ecologist, and philosopher, was born in 1897 and passed away in 1948. He was a close friend of author John Steinbeck, and the two co-wrote "Sea of Cortez: A Leisurely Journal of Travel and Research." Ricketts also authored "Between Pacific Tides," a highly esteemed work on intertidal zones.
The Eurasian eagle-owl is a species of eagle-owl that resides in much of Eurasia. It is also called the European eagle-owl and in Europe, it is occasionally abbreviated to just eagle-owl. It is one of the largest species of owl, and females can grow to a total length of 75 cm (30 in), with a wingspan of 188 cm (6 ft 2 in), males being slightly smaller. This bird has distinctive ear tufts, with upper parts that are mottled with darker blackish colouring and tawny. The wings and tail are barred. The underparts are a variably hued buff, streaked with darker colour. The facial disc is poorly developed and the orange eyes are distinctive.
Besides being one of the largest living species of owl, it is also one of the most widely distributed. The Eurasian eagle-owl is found in many habitats but is mostly a bird of mountain regions, coniferous forests, steppes and other relatively remote places. It is a mostly nocturnal predator, hunting for a range of different prey species, predominantly small mammals but also birds of varying sizes, reptiles, amphibians, fish, large insects and other assorted invertebrates. It typically breeds on cliff ledges, in gullies, among rocks or in other concealed locations. The nest is a scrape in which averages of two eggs are laid at intervals. These hatch at different times. The female incubates the eggs and broods the young, and the male provides food for her and when they hatch, for the nestlings as well. Continuing parental care for the young is provided by both adults for about five months. There are at least a dozen subspecies of Eurasian eagle-owl.
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