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Was I happy in Aruba? Sure, how could one not be?
Long Exposure Images of Manchebo Bay at Midnight in Aruba During A Full Moon.
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Best viewed large. Thirsty bluebirds looking for a drink on a frozen pond. We refer to a long thin crop like this as a "Slim Jim." A Slim Jim is a thin meat snack, wrapped and sold in single units. It was a bright afternoon but the ice and water reflected the dark colors of the conifer trees.
Grama refers to any of the grasses, sedges, or rushes. I'm sure the identification is accurate, just not very precise! Along the Shadow Creek Ranch Nature Trail in Pearland, Texas. ISO 200.
The Town House is the fourth building in what we are referring to as the Franklin Life Insurance Complex that is located about one-third of a mile south of downtown Springfield. The Town House lies within Springfield's old Aristocracy Hill neighborhood, and is catty-corner from the 1964 modernist style Franklin Life building shown in my previous post.
The first three buildings we looked at in this mini-series housed the offices of the Franklin Life Insurance Company, which was founded in Springfield in 1894. In contrast, the Town House was built by Franklin Life with intent of housing its officers and employees of the company.
The Town House was spearheaded by Charles Becker, the president of the Franklin Life Insurance Company from 1939 until 1961, the period of tFranklin's greatest growth. By the time the Town House was completed in 1958, Franklin Life had become nationally known and was one of Springfield's most influential businesses.
The high-rise building is composed of an 11-story section and a 13-story section joined by a 14-story connector. Built between 1956 and 1958, the international style (closely related to modernism) building was designed by the prominent Chicago architectural firm Shaw, Metz and Dolio. As previously mentioned, the Town House was conceived as an investment by Franklin Life to provide rental housing for company officers and employees. However, before the building opened, its function changed to that of providing rental apartments to the public.
Charles Becker and his wife became the first residents of the upper penthouse. The building immediately became a prestigious address, not only for the employees of Franklin Life, but also for others who chose to rent an urban-style apartment. Its beauty and unique history remain important features of the Aristocracy Hill Neighborhood and of downtown Springfield.
The building was the first high-rise luxury apartment complex in Springfield and was likely inspired by the earlier Hickox Apartments, a 1920s complex which set standards for luxury apartments in Springfield. It attempted to bring the more urban lifestyle of large Midwestern cities to comparatively smaller Springfield, and early residents boasted of their access to downtown and reduced housework. Shortly after its construction, however, the national trend of dispersed suburban homes made its way to Springfield; as a result, the Town House was the only luxury high-rise apartment ever built in the city.
Today the Town House apartments are sold as condominiums. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. Earlier this century the Franklin Life Office buildings were purchased by the State of Illinois, and now house the offices of the Illinois State Police.
Porthill Bridge, also often referred to as Port Hill Footbridge, is a suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.
It connects Porthill with the Quarry and the town centre. Next to it on the Porthill side is the Boathouse public house and Becks Field – both Quarry Park and Becks Field are extensive open green spaces largely preserved from building by their propensity to flood. Porthill Bridge experiences significant vibration, even when few people are crossing it – and has done since it was installed. Local pedestrians mostly accept this eccentricity as part of the bridge's charm.
A ferry operated here until the bridge was built in 1922 by David Rowell & Co. One of the posts to which the cable was attached is still visible on the north bank of the river just a few metres west of the crossing. The bridge was opened on 18 January 1923. £2,000 of the bridge's total £2,600 cost was paid for by the Shropshire Horticultural Society.
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St. Alban's Church, locally often referred to simply as the English Church, is an Anglican church in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was built from 1885 to 1887 for the growing English congregation in the city. Designed by Arthur Blomfield as a traditional English parish church in the Gothic Revival style, it is in a peaceful park setting at the end of Amaliegade in the northern part of the city centre, next to the citadel Kastellet and the Gefion Fountain and Langelinie.
The church is part of Church of England's Diocese in Europe. It is dedicated to Saint Alban, the first martyr of Great Britain.
In the foreground to the right of the scene is The Gefion Fountain.
The Gefion Fountain (Danish: Gefionspringvandet) is a large fountain on the harbour front in Copenhagen, Denmark. It features a large-scale group of oxen pulling a plow and being driven by the Norse goddess Gefjon. It is located in Nordre Toldbod area next to Kastellet and immediately south of Langelinie.
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This photograph refers to the current flag of the Autonomous Community of Aragon (Spain), which is located next to the Monument to the Justiciazgo de Aragón, in the Plaza de Aragón in the city of Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain.
For those interested in knowing the origins of the Aragon flag and the coat of arms of the Crown of Aragon, I recommend these two Wikipedia pages, in English.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_the_Crown_of_Aragon
Please note: Due to the fact that for years there have been independence movements that have tried to dismember Spain and seek to modify historical facts to accommodate them to their political aspirations, I advise that I will accept any constructive comment that refers strictly to this photograph, in order to improve my photographic technique, but any other comment that I consider to have a political nuance will be deleted and I will block the author, so that he cannot comment on any of my photos uploaded to Flickr again.
LA BANDERA DE ARAGÓN A CONTRALUZ, 2023
La presente fotografía se refiere a la actual bandera de la Comunidad Autónoma de Aragón (España), que se encuentra localizada junto al Monumento al Justiciazgo de Aragón, en la Plaza de Aragón en la ciudad de Zaragoza, Aragón, España.
Para aquellos interesados en conocer los orígenes de la bandera de Aragón y la del escudo de armas de la Corona de Aragón, recomiendo estas dos páginas de Wikipedia, en idioma inglés.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_the_Crown_of_Aragon
Por favor, tenga en cuenta que: Debido a que desde hace años hay movimientos independentistas que intentan desmembrar España y persiguen modificar los hechos históricos para acomodarlos a sus aspiraciones políticas, aviso que aceptaré cualquier comentario constructivo que se refiera estrictamente a esta fotografía, para poder mejorar mi técnica fotográfica, pero cualquier otro comentario que yo considere de matiz político será borrado y bloquearé al autor del comentario, para que no pueda volver a opinar en ninguna de mis fotografías subidas a Flickr.
The spiny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix), also referred to as the thorny seahorse, is a small marine fish in the family Syngnathidae, native to the Indo-Pacific area. It is classified as a Vulnerable species by the IUCN. (Wikipedia)
Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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What is an Offenhauser, or most often referred to as an "Offy?" To those not familiar with auto racing, or more specifically, auto racing history, Offenhauser may just be the name of an excellent German restaurant on the lower East Side, NY where you could get the best Sauerbraten under the New York City sky! But, in reality, Offenhauser was/is one of the best, and most successful auto race engines ever built. It was a joint effort started by Harry Miller in the 1920's, and Fred Offenhauser, who later joined the company and further improved the engine. Very powerful, small displacement, monobloc high compression 4 cylinder motors, putting out an enormous amount of hp for their sizes, and that hp approached, or even exceeded 1000 hp on some of their builds, an incredible number! Now the term "Monobloc" construction, very uncommon, where the block had no detachable head, and therefore no head gasket which is one of the weakest points on high compression powerful engines! This allowed the high compression numbers of 15:1+ that the engines made. Maybe now the title will make sense, "Headless Warrior."
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Here, a little more history on the Offenhauser story from wiki:
The Offenhauser Racing Engine, or Offy, is a racing engine design that dominated American open wheel racing for more than 50 years and is still popular among vintage sprint and midget car racers.
The Offenhauser engine, familiarly known as the "Offy", was an overhead cam monoblock 4-stroke internal combustion engine developed by Fred Offenhauser and Harry Arminius Miller. Originally, it was sold as a marine engine. In 1930 a four-cylinder 151 cu in (2.47 L) Miller engine installed in a race car set a new international land speed record of 144.895 mph (233.186 km/h). Miller developed this engine into a twin overhead cam, four-cylinder, four-valve-per-cylinder 220 cu in (3.6 L) racing engine. Variations of this design were used in midgets and sprints into the 1960s, with a choice of carburetion or Hilborn fuel injection. When both Miller and the company to whom he had sold much of the equipment and rights went bankrupt in 1933, Offenhauser opened a shop a block away and bought rights to engines, special tooling and drawings at the bankruptcy auction, and he and other former Miller employees took over production. They and former Miller employee, draftsman Leo Goossen, further developed the Miller engines into the Offenhauser engines.
One of the keys to the Offenhauser engine's success and popularity was its power. A 251.92 cubic inch (4,128.29 cm³) DOHC naturally-aspirated four-cylinder racing Offy with a 15:1 compression ratio and a 4.28125-by-4.375-inch (108.744 mm × 111.125 mm) bore and stroke could produce 420 hp (310 kW) at 6,600 rpm (1.77 hp per cubic inch, 81 kW/L) making it remarkably power-dense. Other variants of the engine produced even higher outputs of 3 hp per cubic inch (137 kW/L), unparalleled for their size and capacity in power-to cubic-inch/cylinder-count ratio. Another reason for the engine's success was its reliability. Its monobloc construction made it immune to head gasket or cylinder stud problems, and allowed for higher cylinder pressures.
From 1934 through the 1970s, the Offenhauser engine dominated American open-wheel racing, winning the Indianapolis 500 27 times. From 1950 through 1960, Offenhauser-powered cars won the Indianapolis 500 and achieved all three podium positions, winning the pole position in 10 of the 11 years.
ENG: The term Strelasund crossing refers to the two bridge connections of the island of Rügen over the Strelasund to the Vorpommern mainland near Stralsund.
The new three-lane high bridge with its striking pylon legs can be seen. It bears the name "Rügenbridge" and was opened in 2007. It connects the island of Rügen with the Hanseatic and World Heritage city of Stralsund.
I have photographed the bridge from the "Rügendamm" bridge from 1937.This old bridge is directly next to the new one and accommodates the railway line to Sassnitz.
GER: Mit dem Begriff Strelasundquerung werden die beiden Brückenverbindungen der Insel Rügen über den Strelasund zum vorpommerschen Festland bei Stralsund bezeichnet.
Zu sehen ist die neue dreispurigen Hochbrücke mit der markanten Pylonstiele. Diese trägt den Namen „Rügenbrücke“ und wurde 2007 eröffnet. Sie verbindet die Insel Rügen mit der Hanse- und Weltkulturerbestadt Stralsund.
Fotografiert habe ich die Brücke von der „Rügendamm“ Brücke von 1937. Diese alte Brücke liegt direkt neben der neuen und beherbergt die Bahnstrecke nach Sassnitz.
The scientific name Falco columbarius refers to the merlin, a small, fierce falcon found throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Once known as the "pigeon hawk," this raptor is a swift and agile hunter, often found in open areas and even urban settings.
Identification 👀
* Size and build: Merlins are small but powerful falcons, larger than an American kestrel but smaller than a crow.
* Color: Plumage varies by subspecies and gender.
Adult males typically have a bluish-gray back and wings, a faintly streaked breast, and a banded tail.
Females and juveniles are browner on their upper parts and have more pronounced streaking on their underparts.
* Distinctive markings: They possess yellow legs and a pale throat and eyebrow. Unlike other falcons, they lack a prominent mustache stripe on their face.
* Flight: Merlins fly with quick, powerful wingbeats and seldom soar.
Habitat and range 🏡
* Breeding habitat: During the nesting season, merlins prefer open to semi-open areas, including forest edges, woodlands, prairies, and tundra.
* Urban areas: In recent decades, merlins have adapted to city life, nesting in urban and suburban areas and hunting the abundant small birds found there.
Migration and wintering: Most populations are migratory, moving south for the winter. During this time, they occupy a variety of open habitats, such as grasslands, coastal marshes, and farmland.
* Holarctic distribution: Their range spans the Northern Hemisphere, covering northern North America and Eurasia.
Diet and hunting 🍔
* Primary prey: Merlins are carnivores that specialize in hunting small- to medium-sized birds, such as sparrows, finches, and shorebirds. House sparrows are common prey in urban environments.
* Hunting technique: They hunt by ambushing their prey, often flying low and fast to surprise it. Most prey is caught in midair after a high-speed chase. Pairs sometimes hunt cooperatively.
* Varied diet: They also feed on large insects, particularly dragonflies, as well as small mammals like voles and bats, and even reptiles.
Reproduction 👩❤️👨
* Nesting sites: Merlins do not build their own nests. Instead, they reuse abandoned nests built by other birds, such as crows, ravens, or magpies. They may also nest in tree cavities, on cliff ledges, or on the ground.
* Clutch: The female typically lays 4 to 5 rusty brown eggs.
* Parental care: The female performs most of the incubation, which lasts about a month. The male provides food for the female and nestlings.
* Fledging: Young merlins fledge about a month after hatching but remain dependent on their parents for several more weeks.
Conservation status ⛑️
* Global status: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has designated the merlin as a species of "Least Concern".
* Recovery from pesticides: Merlin populations experienced significant declines during the mid-20th century due to pesticides like DDT. Since the ban of these chemicals, populations in North America and Europe have largely recovered.
* Threats: Current threats include continued exposure to environmental toxins and habitat loss in some areas. However, their increasing ability to adapt to urban settings has helped to offset some of these concerns.
The winter solstice now grips the northern hemisphere in darkness. I refer to November and December as the dark part of winter even though most of this period falls in autumn. It's not just the darkness, but the constant ebbing away of daylight that depletes me. Each day brings less daylight than the one before. It's like a grim countdown that reinforces the notion that these final months of the year are something to be endured rather than appreciated. That's not a constant for me, however it is the general overtone. My psyche often rises and falls based on the cloud cover. Some days the overcast is so thick that it seems as if the streetlights will pop on during the midday. Skies so dark that it's impossible to detect even a glimmer indicating the position of the sun. And the landscape rendered into a shadowless, low contrast, and desaturated muddle. Optimism seems to surge when the sun manages to break free from the clouds. Still not much color in the world; quite bleak in fact. And the shadows cast all seem absurdly long and distorted. But everything is relative, so we take what we get and adapt to the circumstances. Three full months of astronomical winter lie ahead (and probably even more in terms of actual weather). But being on the gaining side of daylight is like hitting a mental reset button for me. A glimmer of optimism amid the shroud of fog, not unlike the sun, rising dimly in this scene.
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"Forest spirits" most likely refer to spirits or apparitions associated with forests, a theme that appears in various myths, folk tales, and folklore. In various cultures, there are stories about spirits or beings that live in the forest and may be associated with nature, protection, fear, or mystery.
In Slavic folklore, which includes Slovenian tradition, forest spirits are often described as supernatural beings that protect the forests or are the spirits of ancestors connected to nature. Some well-known forest spirits include:
Fairies or goblins: small beings that protect the forest and nature.
Fairies and apparitions: these can be apparitions that appear in certain places in the forest, often at night or at certain times.
Spirits of the dead: souls of the deceased who return to nature or appear in the forest.
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„Waldgeister“ beziehen sich höchstwahrscheinlich auf Geister oder Erscheinungen, die mit Wäldern in Verbindung gebracht werden, ein Thema, das in verschiedenen Mythen, Volksmärchen und Volksbräuchen vorkommt. In verschiedenen Kulturen gibt es Geschichten über Geister oder Wesen, die im Wald leben und mit Natur, Schutz, Angst oder Geheimnisvollem in Verbindung gebracht werden können.
In der slawischen Folklore, zu der auch die slowenische Tradition gehört, werden Waldgeister oft als übernatürliche Wesen beschrieben, die die Wälder beschützen oder als mit der Natur verbundene Geister der Vorfahren gelten. Zu den bekanntesten Waldgeistern gehören:
Feen oder Kobolde: kleine Wesen, die den Wald und die Natur beschützen.
Feen und Erscheinungen: Dies können Erscheinungen sein, die an bestimmten Orten im Wald auftreten, oft nachts oder zu bestimmten Zeiten.
Geister der Toten: Seelen von Verstorbenen, die in die Natur zurückkehren oder im Wald erscheinen.
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MAIKO literally translates to "dancing child" (mai = dance, ko = child), but is also referred to as "dancing girl". A Maiko is an apprentice Geisha who must must undergo a period of training that generally takes 5 years, where she learns the various "gei" (arts) such as dancing, singing, music etc before she becomes a Geisha.
This is what I refer to as my happy accident. When I started processing this photo for Sliders Sunday, the look I was going for was not what you see. Because I'm still learning about PSE and what it's capable of, I was basically just experimenting with blend modes to see what would get me close to what I wanted. In my search, I came across this look, liked it, and decided to ditch my original idea and go with this one. So after a bit of tweaking, this is the result.
The original is in the first comment. (I don't think the original is showing up if you are using Flickr's new "photo experience.")
As always, thanks for viewing!
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In the distance are the beautiful Howgill Fells, which now all fall within the boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The beautiful little town of Sedbergh is just out of shot on the left of the picture. The River Clough is in the valley below, and this will shortly join the the River Rawthey. At one time this area was in the West Riding of Yorkshire, but was transferred to Cumbria in 1974. After more changes, Cumbria is now simply a Ceremonial County with no administrative role. It's far too boring to describe the new arrangements, so I'll continue to refer to Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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It was blended by stacking two shots, one was a 30 seconds shot and the other a one-second shot to get the moon without burning the area around it.
Here you can the source shots (JPG camera version):
Ravens and crows together form the genus Corvus in the corvid family (Corvidae). The larger representatives are referred to as "ravens", the smaller ones as "crows". However, this is not a taxonomic classification. The genus includes 42 species, which are distributed almost worldwide and are missing only in South America. In Europe, the common raven, the carrion crow (carrion crow and hooded crow) and the rook occur. As a naturalized neozoon, the crow has also been breeding in the Netherlands since the late 1990s.
Ravens and crows are among the largest species within the order of passerines: the two largest representatives of the genus are the common raven (Corvus crassirostris) and the common raven (Corvus corax), each of which has a body length of between 60 and 70 cm and a body weight of up to Can reach 1.5 kg and are therefore the largest passerine birds ever.
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Raben und Krähen bilden zusammen die Gattung Corvus in der Familie der Rabenvögel (Corvidae). Die größeren Vertreter werden als „Raben“, die kleineren als „Krähen“ bezeichnet. Hierbei handelt es sich jedoch nicht um eine taxonomische Einteilung. Die Gattung umfasst 42 Arten, die fast weltweit verbreitet sind und nur in Südamerika fehlen. In Europa kommen der Kolkrabe, die Aaskrähe (Rabenkrähe und Nebelkrähe) und die Saatkrähe vor. Als eingebürgertes Neozoon brütet zudem die Glanzkrähe seit Ende der 1990er Jahre in den Niederlanden.
Raben und Krähen zählen zu den größten Arten innerhalb der Ordnung der Sperlingsvögel: Die beiden größten Vertreter der Gattung sind der Erzrabe (Corvus crassirostris) und der Kolkrabe (Corvus corax), die jeweils eine Körperlänge zwischen 60 und 70 cm und ein Körpergewicht von bis zu 1,5 kg erreichen können und damit die größten Sperlingsvögel überhaupt sind.
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The gelada is often referred to as the gelada baboon and the bleeding-heart baboon but is not a true baboon. These brown and grey primates are Old World monkeys that do bear some similarities to baboons. Twice the size of females, males are as big as a large dog and are equipped with vampiric canines, which they often bare at each other as a display of dominance or aggression. Both sexes have large, fluffy manes, as well as distinct, hourglass-shaped, bald patches of skin on their chests. They also have the most opposable index fingers and thumbs than any other primate.
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Please refer to previous picture this is a painting I have of the above Church painted by my late neighbour, He didn't go and look at the Churches just did his artwork from a mono pic in a book, I believe his daughter (quite rightly) has that book
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No, I'm not referring to me, and my very well-known sunny disposition...rather, one of my favorite migration birds, this sweet, adorable Prothonotary Warbler, hunting for insects yesterday in Janice's Bottle Brush Bush! Their sunny yellow glow always makes me smile! I hope this little series makes you smile, too!
There were at least two Prothonotary Warblers there! This one's head features the common brownish berry stain from previous meals enjoyed before leaving the tropics!
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"The piece "The Sirens' Calling" (John Greer) in Halifax is conceptually referring to Greek mythology, recalling the sound of the sirens. Calling us to go further, to pursue, even if the song is muted.
The piece is composed of 4 life-size full back figures that do not have a front, but appear to be shells. They are sourced from existing archaic Greek sculpture, here used symbolically to represent the four cardinal compass points, implying journey and search. North, South, East and West. The seduction of the unknown causes us to push boundaries and to move forward – personally and as individual parts of a culture, a society.
East and West are no longer terminal, they have become infinite directions. Global consciousness has forever shifted our orientation, echoes of Ulysses."
"La pièce "The Sirens' Calling" (John Greer) à Halifax fait référence conceptuellement à la mythologie grecque, rappelant le son des sirènes. Nous appelant à aller plus loin, à poursuivre, même si la chanson est en sourdine.
La pièce est composée de 4 personnages de dos complets grandeur nature qui n'ont pas de front, mais semblent être des coquilles. Ils proviennent de sculptures grecques archaïques existantes, utilisées ici symboliquement pour représenter les quatre points cardinaux, impliquant un voyage et une recherche. Nord, Sud, Est et Ouest. La séduction de l'inconnu nous pousse à repousser les limites et à aller de l'avant - personnellement et en tant que parties individuelles d'une culture, d'une société.
Est et Ouest ne sont plus terminaux, ils sont devenus des directions infinies. La conscience globale a changé à jamais notre orientation, échos d'Ulysse."
The Iris is a genus of 260–300 species of flowering plants with showy flowers.
It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species.
As well as being the scientific name, iris is also very widely used as a common name for all Iris species.
It is a popular garden flower. The genus is widely distributed throughout the north temperate zone. Their habitats are varied, ranging from cold and montane regions to the grassy slopes, meadowlands and riverbanks of the northern hemisphere.
Irises are perennial plants, growing from creeping rhizomes (rhizomatous irises) or, in drier climates, from bulbs (bulbous irises). They have long, erect flowering stems. All irises have long steal and flowers with six petals, three downwards and three upright. The flowers can range in color from golden yellow, to white, blue, lavender and purple. Pink and apricot colored irises are grown in some species.
De Iris (Lis) is een plantengeslacht uit de lissenfamilie (Iridaceae).
Iris was in de Griekse mythologie de godin van de regenboog. Zowel het geslacht als de soorten worden in de volksmond vaak iris genoemd. Het geslacht kent naast zo'n 260 à 300 beschreven soorten ook vele cultivars. Irissen worden al lang door de mens gebruikt. In de Egyptische piramiden zijn afbeeldingen van irissen te vinden, die stammen uit 1500 v.Chr.
De verschillende soorten lissen komen algemeen voor in de noordelijke gematigde klimaatzone. Alle irissen hebben lange stelen en bloemen met zes kroonbladeren, waarvan drie naar beneden wijzen en drie rechtop staan. Bij sommige kleinere soorten wijzen de kroonbladeren allemaal naar buiten.
De bloemen kunnen in kleur variëren van goudgeel, tot wit, blauw, lavendel en paars. Roze en abrikooskleurige irissen zijn gekweekt binnen sommige soorten.
De meeste wilde lissen groeien uit een wortelstok, maar sommige soorten groeien vanuit een bol. Deze laatste soorten worden als cultuurgewas geteeld.
Deze foto is gemaakt in de siertuin van De Passiflorahoeve.
De Passiflorahoeve is oktober 2022 definitief gesloten.
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Commonly referred to as Most Slovenského národného povstania or the UFO Bridge, and named Nový most ("New Bridge") from 1993 to 2012, is a road bridge over the Danube in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. It is the world's longest bridge to have one pylon and one cable-stayed plane.
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Wikipedia tells us that hoar frost refers to white ice crystals deposited on the ground or loosely attached to exposed objects such as wires or leaves. It forms on cold, clear nights when conditions are such that heat radiates out to the open sky faster than it can be replaced from nearby sources such as wind or warm objects.
This photo shows hoar frost deposited on ivy leaves. Notice how the frost is especially thick along the edges of the leaves. I took it in the same session as the ones of the ferns and the grasses.
What these photos do not capture are the millions of tiny stars or diamonds of light glittering as the light source (such as a flashlight) or the viewer moves about. I wish I could capture that effect; unfortunately, this is just a still image.
The title was inspired by the music release of the Australian band Single Gun Theory. It's full title is "Millions, Like Stars in My Hands, the Daggers in My Heart, Wage War". I love this disc. It is an eclectic mix of exotic rhythms, world music, synthesizers, historic spoken word samples, and so much more. It is my favorite release by Single Gun Theory. Worth checking out if you have never heard of them (go to Amazon's Digital Music offerings and listen to the samples).
I recently referred to a mushroom as frozen when it was actually dehydrated. There's a bunch of older mushrooms and they loose moisture as they age. Next came a week of clear and dry air with night temps in the 30s. Those nights helped to dehydrate and cause desiccation of the mushrooms. Next has been a week of night temps in the 20s. All of the desiccated mushrooms look like this ~ Gray. I've read that they might last some time like this. It's the young Mycenia with thin cell walls and a lot of moisture the melt away when they freeze.
Among Kraków’s most well-known landmarks, this sculpture in the western corner of the market square is a popular meeting place and at some point serves as a photographic backdrop for almost every tourist who visits the city.
Affectionately referred to as ‘The Head’, the bronze body part’s official title is ‘Eros Bendato’ (Eros Bound) and is the work of Polish artist Igor Mitoraj (1944 - 2014).
A student of Tadeusz Kantor at the Kraków School of Art, an exhibition of 14 of Mitoraj’s monumental works dressed the Rynek from Oct 17, 2003 to Jan 25, 2004, during which the artist gifted this work to the city, sparking controversy over what to do with it. Initially, the sculpture was designated for the square in front of Galeria Krakowska, but the artist was indignant about having his work in front of a commercial building.
Despite protest from historians and many locals, the sculpture eventually found its current place near the Town Hall Tower, where it has become an unexpected tourist attraction.
Kraków, Poland
Jacob’s Ladder refers to a 300-foot section of railroad track that is a 37% grade or an elevation change of 37 feet for every 100 feet travel above the tree line on 6,288-foot Mount Washington in New Hampshire, the highest peak in the Northeast United States. There are three ways to get to the summit of Mount Washington, the famous 8-mile Mount Washington Auto Road, physically scaling/hiking the mountain and lastly the also famous Mount Washington Cog Railway. Jacob’s Ladder is part of the Mount Washington Cog Railway, which at this elevation follows a narrow ridge between two prominent chasms Burt’s Ravine & Ammonoosuc Ravine the train trestle lifts the steam engine and passenger car (which is in front of the engine) over almost 25 feet above the mountains surface. Jacob’s Ladder is the steepest section of the Cog Railway and steepest railway trestle in the world that began its service in 1869 invented by New Hampshire native Sylvester Marsh. It was the first the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway using a unique cog and rack mechanism to scale the 37% plus grades of Mount Washington and has been in continuous use since 1869. Minolta X-570 Film Camera Minolta 35-70mm f/3.5 MD Kodachrome 200 Film Scanned on Epson RX500 Scanner. #developportdev @gothamtomato @developphotonewsletter @omsystem.cameras #excellent_america #omsystem @bheventspace @bhphoto @adorama @tamracphoto @tiffencompany #usaprimeshot #tamractales @kehcamera @mpbags @tenbabags @mwobs @cograilway @visitnewhampshire @minoltaseries @minolta.film @epsonamerica #mountwashingtoncograilway #mountwashington #newhampshirelife
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Jewelry refers to decorative items worn for personal adornment, such as necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, and brooches. It can be made from a wide range of materials, including precious metals like gold and silver, gemstones like diamonds and emeralds, and even more affordable materials like glass and plastic. Jewelry has been a part of human culture for thousands of years, often carrying significant cultural, symbolic, and personal meanings.
Types of Jewelry
Necklaces: Chains, chokers, pendants, lockets, and beads worn around the neck.
Earrings: Studs, hoops, dangles, and cuffs worn on the ears.
Rings: Bands worn on fingers, often associated with marriage and engagements.
Bracelets: Bangles, cuffs, charm bracelets, and wristbands worn around the wrist.
Brooches and Pins: Decorative pieces that can be attached to clothing.
Anklets: Jewelry worn around the ankle.
Cufflinks and Tie Pins: Jewelry specifically designed for men's dress shirts and ties.
Body Jewelry: Items like belly rings, nose rings, and toe rings.
Materials
Metals: Gold, silver, platinum, and stainless steel.
Gemstones: Diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, rubies, and semi-precious stones.
Organic Materials: Pearls, coral, amber, and shells.
Others: Glass, wood, plastic, leather, and fabric.
Styles and Trends
Vintage: Jewelry that is inspired by or is from a previous era.
Modern: Contemporary designs that follow current fashion trends.
Bohemian: Often features natural materials and an eclectic mix of styles.
Minimalist: Simple and understated designs.
Statement: Bold and eye-catching pieces.
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning: Regular cleaning with appropriate solutions to keep jewelry shining.
Storage: Keeping jewelry in a dry, safe place to prevent tarnishing and damage.
Handling: Avoiding exposure to chemicals, lotions, and perfumes which can damage jewelry.
Symbolism and Meaning
Cultural Significance: Jewelry can hold cultural significance, like wedding rings or heirloom pieces.
Personal Significance: Often given as gifts to signify love, friendship, or milestones.
Jewelry is not only a fashion statement but also an expression of personal style and often carries sentimental value. Whether simple or elaborate, each piece of jewelry can tell a story and reflect the personality and tastes of the wearer.
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The Alster Tower is often referred to as the Playhouse.
Completed in 1899, the Alster Tower is the most architecturally unique structure on Heart Island that was modeled after a Rhineland defense tower in Germany and purposely constructed with slanting and uneven walls, ceilings, and roofs. With a two-lane bowling alley, Kitchen, Billiard Room, Venetian Room, Library, Shell-Room and Theatre, George Boldt wanted to create the ideal atmosphere for recreational activities. Unlike the main Castle, the Boldt family used the tower up until the time of Louise’s death in 1904.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
Heart Island, Alexandria Bay, St. Lawrence River, Thousand Islands, New York State, USA
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La tour Alster est souvent appelée le théâtre.
Achevée en 1899, la tour Alster est la structure architecturalement la plus unique de l’île Heart. Elle a été conçue d'après une tour de défense de Rhénanie en Allemagne et a été volontairement construite avec des murs, des plafonds et des toits inclinés et irréguliers. Avec une salle de quilles à deux pistes, une cuisine, une salle de billard, une salle vénitienne, une bibliothèque, une salle des coquillages et un théâtre, George Boldt voulait créer l'atmosphère idéale pour les activités récréatives. Contrairement au château principal, la famille Boldt a utilisé la tour jusqu'à la mort de Louise en 1904.
Inscrite au registre national des lieux historiques en 1978.
Heart Island, Alexandria Bay, fleuve Saint-Laurent, Mille-Îles, État de New York, États-Unis
Click here for the whole story of Boldt Castle / Cliquez ici pour l'histoire complète du château de Boldt :
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Gulls, often referred to as seagulls, are seabirds of the family Laridae in the suborder Lari. They are most closely related to the terns (family Sternidae) and only distantly related to auks, skimmers, and more distantly to the waders. Until the 21st century, most gulls were placed in the genus Larus, but this arrangement is now known to be polyphyletic, leading to the resurrection of several genera. An older name for gulls is mew, cognate with German Möwe, Danish måge, Dutch meeuw, and French mouette; this term can still be found in certain regional dialects.
Gulls are typically medium to large birds, usually grey or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They typically have harsh wailing or squawking calls, stout, longish bills, and webbed feet. Most gulls, particularly Larus species, are ground-nesting carnivores, which take live food or scavenge opportunistically. Live food often includes crabs and small fish. Gulls have unhinging jaws which allow them to consume large prey. Apart from the kittiwakes, gulls are typically coastal or inland species, rarely venturing far out to sea. The large species take up to four years to attain full adult plumage, but two years is typical for small gulls. Large white-headed gulls are typically long-lived birds, with a maximum age of 49 years recorded for the herring gull.
Gulls nest in large, densely packed noisy colonies. They lay two or three speckled eggs in nests composed of vegetation. The young are precocial, being born with dark mottled down, and mobile upon hatching.
Gulls—the larger species in particular—are resourceful, inquisitive and intelligent birds, demonstrating complex methods of communication and a highly developed social structure. For example, many gull colonies display mobbing behaviour, attacking and harassing would-be predators and other intruders. Certain species (e.g. the herring gull) have exhibited tool use behaviour, using pieces of bread as bait with which to catch goldfish, for example. Many species of gulls have learned to coexist successfully with humans and have thrived in human habitats. Others rely on kleptoparasitism to get their food. Gulls have been observed preying on live whales, landing on the whale as it surfaces to peck out pieces of flesh.
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Sometimes referred to as Hypocalymma 'Coconut Ice'. Found in near coastal situations but a popular garden plant used in most soil types apart from clay, however they do respond to some moisture during hot weather. An excellent cut flower and attractive to butterflies.
A graduation tower (occasionally referred to as a thorn house) is a structure used in the production of salt which removes water from a saline solution by evaporation, increasing its concentration of mineral salts. The tower consists of a wooden wall-like frame stuffed with bundles of brushwood (typically blackthorn) which have to be changed about every 5 to 10 years as they become encrusted with mineral deposits over time. The salt water runs down the tower and partly evaporates; at the same time some minerals from the solution are left behind on the brushwood twigs.
Graduation towers can be found in a number of spa towns, primarily in Germany but also Poland and Austria. The mineral-rich water droplets in the air are regarded as having beneficial health effects similar to that of breathing in sea air.
Calcareous sinter is a freshwater calcium carbonate deposit, also known as calc-sinter. Deposits are characterised by low porosity and well-developed lamination. Calcareous sinter should not be confused with siliceous sinter, which the term sinter more frequently refers to. It has been suggested that the term "sinter" should be restricted to siliceous spring deposits and be dropped for calcareous deposits entirely.
A large complex of graduation towers is located in Ciechocinek, Poland. This entirely wooden construction was erected in the 19th century by Stanisław Staszic. The complex consists of three graduation towers with a total length of over 2 km. Many tourists visit it for health reasons.
The name refers to the way the stem seems to pierce through the leaf blade.
This flower widely distributed in the eastern and southern United States from Texas to New Hampshire, plus the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
However, it is listed as an endangered species by the states of Indiana and New Hampshire, becomes increasingly rare in northern New England, and is absent in Maine.
The Iroquois used an infusion of the roots as a cough medicine as well as for washing sore eyes.
The chital, commonly referred to as the spotted deer, is a medium-sized deer native to the Indian subcontinent. It is recognized for its captivating spotted coat, which varies in shades from light brown to reddish-brown. Its antlers are notable for their size and graceful curvature, with multiple branches that gracefully extend outward and upward. These antlers not only signify its strength and dominance but also play a role in attracting mates and safeguarding its territory.
With alert, pricked-up ears, the chital possesses excellent hearing, enabling it to detect potential predators from a considerable distance. Its bright eyes are adapted for both daytime and nighttime vision. When holding its head high, the chital exudes an air of confidence and majesty, a posture often associated with dominant males.
These sociable creatures live in herds and primarily subsist on a herbivorous diet, feasting on grasses, leaves, and fruits. Renowned for their grace and agility, chital are also known for their remarkable speed, reaching up to 50 miles per hour in full sprint, making them one of the fastest deer species on the planet.
Vedic Astrology refers to Indian or Hindu astrology, a system that originated in ancient India and which was documented by sages in the Vedic scriptures. Also known as "Jyotish"—the science of light—Vedic astrology deals with astral light patterns that are thought to determine our destiny.
The term “Vedic” is often used to express the idea that this astrology is a sacred science, which was revealed by the Rishis, the founders of Vedic wisdom, more than 5000 years ago and was handed down from generation to generation without any changes until the present day.
The difference between vedic & western lies in the fact that while Vedic astrology is based on the fixed zodiac concept, Western astrology uses the moving zodiac concept. ... Astronomical Differences between Western and Vedic Astrology. The basic difference between the two systems is that the Vedic zodiac is Sidereal and the Western is Tropical.
Yearly predictions based on Vedic astrology are more accurate and reliable than those based on Western astrology. Sage / Maharishi Bhrigu is the father of Jyotish (Vedic astrology).
Often referred to as "the winding road" in Door County, this section of Wisconsin Route 42 is a must-see landmark. The highway between Gills Rock and Northport was designed by Jens Jensen, the famed Danish-born landscape architect, to enhance the scenic beauty. This road is well traveled as visitors drive to Northport to board the ferry to Washington Island.
The Liard River Suspension Bridge (also referred to as the Lower Liard River Bridge) is a historic structure located at approximately kilometer 798 (historic mile 496) of the Alaska Highway in northern British Columbia, Canada, spanning the Liard River just south of Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park. Constructed during World War II as part of the rapid building of the Alaska Highway to connect the contiguous United States to Alaska for military purposes, the bridge was completed in 1943 after just nine months of work. It remains the only suspension bridge along the entire 2,232-kilometer (1,387-mile) route of the Alaska Highway and is one of six "special crossings" designated due to their engineering complexity.
The bridge was designed by the American Bridge Company, a prominent U.S. steel fabrication and bridge-building firm founded in 1900 through a merger orchestrated by J.P. Morgan, which had a long history of constructing record-breaking spans. Actual construction was carried out by engineers from the U.S. Public Roads Administration (PRA), which collaborated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the overall Alaska Highway project. The suspension design—spanning 307 meters (1,007 feet) in length and standing about 29 meters (95 feet) above the river—was chosen due to challenging ice conditions on the Liard River, which made it impractical to erect temporary scaffolding in the water for a more standard truss-style bridge.
A notable aspect of its construction was the use of salvaged steel from the infamous Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington State (nicknamed "Galloping Gertie"), which had dramatically collapsed in 1940 due to aerodynamic instability just months after opening. This recycling of materials was a practical response to wartime steel shortages and helped expedite the project while reducing costs. The bridge site itself lies within a culturally significant landscape long used by Indigenous peoples, fur traders, and early explorers.
Since its completion, the bridge has been maintained as a key infrastructure element on the Canadian portion of the Alaska Highway, one of 25 bridges overseen in that section. It has undergone periodic upgrades, including erosion mitigation work around the Liard River and cable tension force testing in recent years (conducted by firms like Civionic Engineering for WSP Canada) to verify load ratings and structural integrity. As of 2025, the bridge remains in active use and is a popular landmark for travelers, offering scenic views of the surrounding boreal forest and river gorge.
See spectacular video of the "Galloping Gertie" bridge collapse here:
Respectfully referred to as 'The Mountain' by local residents.. Mt. Rainier rules & reigns!
Other: Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier's lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the ecosystems of this national park. Approximately 96% of it is wilderness designated.
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SN/NC: Congea Tomentosa, Verbenaceae Family
Congea tomentosa is a large tropical evergreen vine, commonly referred to as wooly congea, shower orchid, or shower of orchid. (Despite the name, it is not closely related to orchids). It is called lluvia de orquideas or terciopelo in Spanish, krua on in Thai, and rong bao teng in Chinese. Native to Myanmar and Thailand, it can be found elsewhere in South Asia, including Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia (Kedah), China (Yunnan), Bangladesh, and India (Assam, Manipur, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal). Its native habitat is mixed forests 600–1200 meters above sea level. This tropical vine has been naturalized elsewhere, including the islands of the Caribbean, southern Florida, and southern California. In the United States, wooly congea can be grown outdoors in USDA zones 10 and 11. It does not tolerate frost.
Congea tomentosa é uma grande trepadeira perene tropical, comumente referida como congea lanosa, orquídea de chuva ou chuva de orquídea. (Apesar do nome, não está intimamente relacionado com orquídeas). É chamada de lluvia de orquideas ou terciopelo em espanhol, krua on em tailandês e rong bao teng em chinês. Nativo de Mianmar e Tailândia, pode ser encontrado em outras partes do Sul da Ásia, incluindo Laos, Vietnã, Malásia (Kedah), China (Yunnan), Bangladesh e Índia (Assam, Manipur, Tamil Nadu e Bengala Ocidental). A congéia é uma trepadeira muito vigorosa e exuberante, com textura delicada. Apesar de tropical, ela se encaixa em diferentes estilos de jardins, e pode cobrir cercas, grades, caramanchões, pérgolas, pórticos e coroar muros. Também pode ser conduzida como arbusto e cerca-viva. Seu habitat nativo são florestas mistas 600–1200 metros acima do nível do mar. Esta videira tropical foi naturalizada em outros lugares, incluindo as ilhas do Caribe, sul da Flórida e sul da Califórnia. Não tolera geadas.
Congea tomentosa es una gran enredadera tropical de hoja perenne, comúnmente conocida como congea lanuda, orquídea de ducha o ducha de orquídea. (A pesar del nombre, no está estrechamente relacionado con las orquídeas). Se llama lluvia de orquideas o terciopelo en español, krua on en tailandés y rong bao teng en chino. Originario de Myanmar y Tailandia, se puede encontrar en otras partes del sur de Asia, incluidos Laos, Vietnam, Malasia (Kedah), China (Yunnan), Bangladesh e India (Assam, Manipur, Tamil Nadu y Bengala Occidental). Su hábitat nativo son los bosques mixtos a 600-1200 metros sobre el nivel del mar. Esta vid tropical se ha naturalizado en otros lugares, incluidas las islas del Caribe, el sur de Florida y el sur de California. En los Estados Unidos, la lana congea se puede cultivar al aire libre en las zonas USDA 10 y 11. No tolera las heladas.
Congea tomentosa is een grote tropische groenblijvende wijnstok, gewoonlijk wollige congea, doucheorchidee of orchideedouche genoemd. (Ondanks de naam is het niet nauw verwant aan orchideeën). Het wordt lluvia de orquideas of terciopelo genoemd in het Spaans, krua on in het Thais en rong bao teng in het Chinees. Inheems in Myanmar en Thailand, kan het elders in Zuid-Azië worden gevonden, waaronder Laos, Vietnam, Maleisië (Kedah), China (Yunnan), Bangladesh en India (Assam, Manipur, Tamil Nadu en West-Bengalen). Zijn oorspronkelijke habitat is gemengde bossen op 600-1200 meter boven zeeniveau. Deze tropische wijnstok is elders genaturaliseerd, waaronder de eilanden van het Caribisch gebied, Zuid-Florida en Zuid-Californië. In de Verenigde Staten kan wollige congea buiten worden gekweekt in USDA zones 10 en 11. Het verdraagt geen vorst.
Congea tomentosa est une grande vigne tropicale à feuilles persistantes, communément appelée congea laineuse, orchidée de douche ou douche d'orchidée. (Malgré son nom, il n'est pas étroitement lié aux orchidées). On l'appelle lluvia de orquideas ou terciopelo en espagnol, krua on en thaï et rong bao teng en chinois. Originaire du Myanmar et de la Thaïlande, on le trouve ailleurs en Asie du Sud, notamment au Laos, au Vietnam, en Malaisie (Kedah), en Chine (Yunnan), au Bangladesh et en Inde (Assam, Manipur, Tamil Nadu et Bengale occidental). Son habitat naturel est constitué de forêts mixtes situées à 600–1200 mètres d'altitude. Cette vigne tropicale a été naturalisée ailleurs, notamment dans les îles des Caraïbes, dans le sud de la Floride et dans le sud de la Californie. Aux États-Unis, le congea laineux peut être cultivé à l'extérieur dans les zones USDA 10 et 11. Il ne tolère pas le gel.
La congea tomentosa è una grande liana sempreverde tropicale, comunemente chiamata congea lanosa, doccia orchidea o pioggia di orchidee. (Nonostante il nome, non è strettamente imparentato con le orchidee). Si chiama lluvia de orquideas o terciopelo in spagnolo, krua on in tailandese e rong bao teng in cinese. Originario del Myanmar e della Thailandia, può essere trovato altrove nell'Asia meridionale, tra cui Laos, Vietnam, Malesia (Kedah), Cina (Yunnan), Bangladesh e India (Assam, Manipur, Tamil Nadu e Bengala occidentale). Il suo habitat naturale sono le foreste miste a 600-1200 metri sul livello del mare. Questo vitigno tropicale è stato naturalizzato altrove, comprese le isole dei Caraibi, la Florida meridionale e la California meridionale. Negli Stati Uniti, la congea lanosa può essere coltivata all'aperto nelle zone 10 e 11 dell'USDA. Non tollera il gelo.
Congea tomentosa ist eine große tropische immergrüne Rebe, die allgemein als wollige Congea, Duschorchidee oder Orchideendusche bezeichnet wird. (Trotz des Namens ist es nicht eng mit Orchideen verwandt). Auf Spanisch heißt es lluvia de orquideas oder terciopelo, auf Thai krua on und auf Chinesisch rong bao teng. Sie ist in Myanmar und Thailand beheimatet und kommt in anderen Teilen Südasiens vor, darunter Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia (Kedah), China (Yunnan), Bangladesch und Indien (Assam, Manipur, Tamil Nadu und Westbengalen). Sein ursprünglicher Lebensraum sind Mischwälder 600-1200 Meter über dem Meeresspiegel. Diese tropische Rebe wurde anderswo eingebürgert, darunter die Inseln der Karibik, Südflorida und Südkalifornien. In den Vereinigten Staaten kann wollige Congea in den USDA-Zonen 10 und 11 im Freien angebaut werden. Sie verträgt keinen Frost.
Congea tomentosa عبارة عن كرمة استوائية كبيرة دائمة الخضرة ، يشار إليها عادةً باسم كونجيا الصوفي ، أو أوركيد الاستحمام ، أو دش الأوركيد. (على الرغم من الاسم ، فإنه لا يرتبط ارتباطًا وثيقًا بساتين الفاكهة). يطلق عليه lluvia de orquideas أو terciopelo باللغة الإسبانية ، و krua on باللغة التايلاندية ، و rong bao teng باللغة الصينية. موطنها ميانمار وتايلاند ، يمكن العثور عليها في أماكن أخرى في جنوب آسيا ، بما في ذلك لاوس وفيتنام وماليزيا (كيدا) والصين (يونان) وبنغلاديش والهند (آسام ومانيبور وتاميل نادو والبنغال الغربية). موطنها الأصلي هو الغابات المختلطة 600-1200 متر فوق مستوى سطح البحر. تم تجنيس هذه الكرمة الاستوائية في أماكن أخرى ، بما في ذلك جزر الكاريبي وجنوب فلوريدا وجنوب كاليفورنيا. في الولايات المتحدة ، يمكن أن تنمو كونغيا الصوفية في الهواء الطلق في مناطق وزارة الزراعة الأمريكية 10 و 11. وهي لا تتحمل الصقيع.
绒苞藤是一种大型热带常绿藤本植物，通常被称为“绒毛绒苞藤”、“兰花瀑布”或“ Orchid Shower”。（尽管名字如此，它与兰花并无密切关系）。在西班牙语中它被称为“lluvia de orquideas”或“terciopelo”，泰语中称为“krua on”，中文则称作“绒苞藤”。它原产于缅甸和泰国，也分布于亚洲其他地区，包括老挝、越南、马来西亚（吉打州）、中国（云南）、孟加拉国和印度（阿萨姆邦、曼尼普尔邦、泰米尔纳德邦和西孟加拉邦）。其原生栖息地为海拔600至1200米的混交林。这种热带藤本植物已在其他地区归化，包括加勒比海岛屿、美国佛罗里达州南部和加利福尼亚州南部。在美国，绒苞藤可在美国农业部植物耐寒区10区和11区户外种植。它不耐霜冻。
コンゲア・トメントサ（Congea tomentosa）は、大型の熱帯性常緑つる植物で、一般に「ウーリー・コンゲア」、「シャワー・オーキッド」、「シャワー・オブ・オーキッド」と呼ばれます（名前にも関わらず、ラン科とは近縁ではありません）。スペイン語では「リュビア・デ・オルキデアス」または「テルシオペロ」、タイ語では「クルア・オン」、中国語では「绒苞藤（ロンバオトン）」と呼ばれます。ミャンマーとタイが原産で、ラオス、ベトナム、マレーシア（ケダ州）、中国（雲南省）、バングラデシュ、インド（アッサム州、マニプル州、タミル・ナードゥ州、西ベンガル州）など、南アジアの他の地域でも見られます。原生地は海抜600～1200メートルの混交林です。この熱帯性のつる植物は、カリブ海の島々、米国フロリダ州南部、カリフォルニア州南部など、他の地域にも帰化しています。アメリカ合衆国では、USDAプラントハーディネスゾーン10と11で屋外栽培が可能です。霜には耐性がありません。
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Epipactis palustris name (palustris) refers to its usual choice of a wet marshy habitat. This preference is reflected in the orchids unsurprising common name of the Marsh Helleborine.
This is a species with a huge distribution across temperate Europe and Asia from Britain and Scandinavia in the west to Siberia in the East. It can grow in dense colonies, particularly in the damp, alkaline conditions it prefers such as dune slacks and base rich fens. Epipactis palustris is not however restricted to calcareous soils and although usually in smaller numbers, seems perfectly capable of thriving not just in neutral conditions but also in moderately acid ones.
Unlike many of the members of the Epipactis genus, Epipactis palustris does not seek out shade and indeed will not flourish if surrounding vegetation gets too rank or high. Although its roots require an uninterrupted supply of moisture, the visible parts of the plant seek full sun and this accounts for its total suitability to life in the wet slacks of large dune systems. It is not however a deep rooted orchid and in fact has only a shallow root system which is well suited to vegetative reproduction in wet ground. These shallow roots also maintain the plants nutrient supply by staying clear of the deeper and poorly oxygenated permanent water level.
This is not a particularly variable species but forms with reduced dark pigmentation are common. Here, the red pigmentation is absent altogether, this variant being known as var ochroleuca.
Source: John and Gerry's Orchids of Britain and Europe
The Trinity Sergius Lavra (usually referred to in church literature as the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra) is the largest monastery of the Russian Orthodox Church with a centuries-old history.
St Anna’s Tunnel – or Underpass, as the locals like to refer to it – was opened in 1933. Both on the left and on the right bank, you can still access the tunnel using the authentic wooden escalators which were unique at the opening.
Bridge or tunnel?
Back in 1874, the locals agreed on a connection between the city’s left and right banks. Many plans were submitted for a bridge over the river Scheldt, but those were each time abandoned. Particularly because the bridge would considerably hinder shipping traffic.
Eventually, it took until 1931 before a decision was made in favour of a tunnel.
Even today, the entrance buildings are still pretty much intact, from the warning signs through to the fences.
History coming to life
The tunnel is still very much in use. By people who need to get from one bank to the other, tourists, but also by photographers and directors who come to shoot video clips there.
It definitely pays to cross the river to the Left Bank using the Underpass. And not just for the view of the Antwerp skyline once you’re there. The tunnel and entrance buildings are a piece of living history in the heart of Antwerp.visitantwerpen.be
SN/NC: Mussaenda Erythrophylla Var. Hybrid C, M. Philippica, Rubiaceae Family
Mussaendas belong to the Rubiacea family which also includes the Gardenia, Ixora, Pentas and coffee plants (Coffea arabica). This red one is not the most common, usually they are coral or pale rose. This shrub is sometimes referred to as "Bangkok Rose". It produces a showy display in shades of white, pink, salmon to red, depending on the variety. While the the bushes are not so attractive in winter (when they can lose their leaves if cold enough) they are a valuable addition to a tropical or subtropical garden for their showy display over an extended period in the warm months.
Mussaendas behoren tot de Rubiacea-familie, die ook de Gardenia, Ixora, Pentas en koffieplanten (Coffea arabica) omvat. Deze rode is niet de meest voorkomende, meestal zijn ze koraal of lichtroze. Deze struik wordt ook wel "Bangkok Rose" genoemd. Het produceert een opzichtige weergave in de kleuren wit, roze, zalm tot rood, afhankelijk van de variëteit. Hoewel de struiken in de winter niet zo aantrekkelijk zijn (wanneer ze hun bladeren kunnen verliezen als ze koud genoeg zijn), zijn ze een waardevolle toevoeging aan een tropische of subtropische tuin voor hun opzichtige weergave gedurende een langere periode in de warme maanden.
Las mussaendas pertenecen a la familia Rubiacea, que también incluye las plantas de Gardenia, Ixora, Pentas y café (Coffea arabica). Estos rojos no son los más comunes, generalmente son coral o rosa pálido. Este arbusto también se llama "Bangkok Rose". Produce una exhibición llamativa en tonos de blanco, rosa, salmón a rojo dependiendo de la variedad. Si bien los arbustos no son tan atractivos en invierno (cuando pueden perder sus hojas cuando hace suficiente frío), son una valiosa adición a un jardín tropical o subtropical para su exhibición llamativa durante un período prolongado en los meses cálidos. La Mussaenda también es conocida como Flor-de-Trapo y el color rojo no es tan común. Es muy elegante y delicada y la flor central pequeñita varia de acuerdo al color de la planta.
As mussaendas mais comuns são as corais, cor de rosa forte ou pálido. Mas a vermelha, para mim, é totalmente diferente. Tem alguns lugares que a chamam Hybrid e outros simplesmente o mesmo nome. Muito delicada, bonita e chama a atenção. Ela pertence à mesma família do café, a rubiácea. Também recebe o nome de mussaenda-arbustiva no Brasil. Também é chamada de flor-de-trapo, devido ao seu formato "amarrotado". Dura bastante aberta e é uma "folha-flor" duradoura. Dentro dela existe uma flor pequena de 5 pétalas cuja cor varia de acordo a cor da planta: Nas corais, amarela, Nas vermelhas, creme e nas brancas cor laranja. Muito interessante.
Les Mussaendas appartiennent à la famille des Rubiacea qui comprend également les Gardenia, Ixora, Pentas et les caféiers (Coffea arabica). Ce rouge n'est pas le plus commun, généralement ils sont corail ou rose pâle. Cet arbuste est parfois appelé "Bangkok Rose". Il produit un affichage voyant dans les tons de blanc, rose, saumon à rouge, selon la variété. Bien que les buissons ne soient pas si attrayants en hiver (lorsqu'ils peuvent perdre leurs feuilles s'ils sont suffisamment froids), ils constituent un ajout précieux à un jardin tropical ou subtropical pour leur exposition voyante sur une longue période pendant les mois chauds.
Le Mussaendas appartengono alla famiglia delle Rubiacee che comprende anche le Gardenia, Ixora, Pentas e le piante del caffè (Coffea arabica). Questo rosso non è il più comune, di solito sono corallo o rosa pallido. Questo arbusto è talvolta indicato come "Bangkok Rose". Produce un vistoso display nei toni del bianco, rosa, salmone al rosso, a seconda della varietà. Mentre i cespugli non sono così attraenti in inverno (quando possono perdere le foglie se abbastanza freddi) sono una preziosa aggiunta a un giardino tropicale o subtropicale per la loro vistosa esposizione per un lungo periodo nei mesi caldi.
Mussaendas gehören zur Familie der Rubiacea, zu der auch Gardenien, Ixora, Pentas und Kaffeepflanzen (Coffea arabica) gehören. Dieses Rot kommt nicht am häufigsten vor, normalerweise sind es Koralle oder Hellrosa. Dieser Strauch wird manchmal als „Bangkok Rose" bezeichnet. Je nach Sorte ist sie in den Farbtönen Weiß, Rosa, Lachs bis Rot auffällig. Während die Büsche im Winter nicht so attraktiv sind (wenn sie bei ausreichender Kälte ihre Blätter verlieren können), sind sie eine wertvolle Ergänzung für einen tropischen oder subtropischen Garten, da sie in den warmen Monaten über einen längeren Zeitraum hinweg auffällig zur Schau stehen.
ムッセンダはアカネ科に属し、クチナシ、イクソラ、ペンタス、コーヒーの木 (Coffea arabica) も含まれます。この赤いものは最も一般的ではなく、通常はサンゴまたは淡いバラです。この低木は「バンコク ローズ」と呼ばれることもあります。品種に応じて、白、ピンク、サーモンから赤の色合いで派手なディスプレイを演出します。この低木は冬（十分に寒いと葉を失う可能性があるため）にはそれほど魅力的ではありませんが、暖かい季節には長期間派手に表示できるため、熱帯または亜熱帯の庭園に貴重な追加物です。
تنتمي Mussaendas إلى عائلة Rubiacea التي تضم أيضًا نباتات Gardenia و Ixora و Pentas والقهوة (Coffea arabica). هذا اللون الأحمر ليس الأكثر شيوعًا ، وعادة ما يكون من المرجان أو الوردة الشاحبة. يشار إلى هذه الشجيرة أحيانًا باسم "زهرة بانكوك". ينتج عرضًا مبهرجًا بظلال من الأبيض والوردي وسمك السلمون إلى الأحمر ، اعتمادًا على التنوع. في حين أن الشجيرات ليست جذابة للغاية في فصل الشتاء (عندما تفقد أوراقها إذا كانت باردة بدرجة كافية) فهي إضافة قيمة إلى حديقة استوائية أو شبه استوائية لعرضها المبهرج على مدى فترة طويلة في الأشهر الدافئة.
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on the Kennet and Avon canal at Bathampton, Somerset.
The folks a board were wineing and dining.
The Kennet and Avon Canal is a waterway in southern England with an overall length of 87 miles (140 km),[1] made up of two lengths of navigable river linked by a canal. The name is commonly used to refer to the entire length of the navigation rather than solely to the central canal section. From Bristol to Bath the waterway follows the natural course of the River Avon before the canal links it to the River Kennet at Newbury, and from there to Reading on the River Thames. In all, the waterway incorporates 105 locks.
The two river stretches were made navigable in the early 18th century, and the 57-mile (92 km) canal section was constructed between 1794 and 1810. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the canal gradually fell into disuse after the opening of the Great Western Railway. In the latter half of the 20th century the canal was restored in stages, largely by volunteers. After decades of dereliction and much restoration work, it was fully reopened in 1990. The Kennet and Avon Canal has been developed as a popular heritage tourism destination for boating, canoeing, fishing, walking and cycling, and is also important for wildlife conservation.