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Local legend suggests that this bridge was started by Bishop Henry Cheyne in the late 13th or early 14th century and completed by Robert the Bruce. Whilst this may or may not be true, historical documents show that the bridge we see today was the result of rebuilding work in three phases in the early 17th century.
This was the main crossing on the Don leading to the north from Aberdeen and vice versa prior to the construction of the adjacent Bridge of Don in 1831. Today the Brig o’ Balgownie is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
[Esp. / Eng.] - (The English translation is mine, please report any mistake or questionable expression).
Afectuosamente dedicada a Oscar Hevia, que tiene la fortuna de vivir en ese hermoso rincón del mundo. // Warmly devoted to Oscar Hevia, who has the fortune of living in that wonderful corner in the World.
La luz tiende su velo de plata sobre el mar.
Sosegadas, las olas subliman el silencio
de los tímidos pasos del día
aventurándose en su costumbre
de ruidos ascendentes
La piel se recupera y va asumiendo
el esplendor del sol que ya prodiga
su lujo de colores y relieves
el mar azul, el avaro espejo
en que se mira el cielo soleado
y en su vaivén el rumor de las olas
sugiere un largo viaje a la memoria.
Cada día renueva su memoria viejos días
en la unidad de tiempo que es la vida
The light spawns its silver light over the sea.
Pacified, the waves magnify the silence
of the feeble steps of the day
venturing into their habit
of increasing noises.
The skin gets over and is assuming
the splendor of the sun which already lavishes
its luxury of colors and reliefs,
the blue sea, the greedy mirror
in which the sunny sky watches itself
and in its swinging the sound of the waves
suggests a long trip to memory.
Each day renews its memory, old days
in the time unit which is the life.
Ildefonso Manuel Gil (Paniza, Zaragoza 1912 - Zaragoza 2003) - Cancionerillo y otros poemas inéditos. Poemas: poema nº 3. Editado por la Institución Fernando El Católico, 2003.
La Casina vanvitelliana è una suggestiva costruzione all’interno dell’omonimo parco sul lago del Fusaro a Bacoli, in provincia di Napoli.
Nata come casino di caccia e pesca dei Borbone, la costruzione deve il suo nome all’architetto Luigi Vanvitelli (già architetto della Reggia di Caserta) che iniziò i lavori alla metà del Settecento, che vennero completati alla sua morte dal figlio Carlo. Nel corso della sua storia la Casina Vanvitelliana ha avuto tantissimi ospiti illustri: Mozart, Rossini, ma anche reali come lo Zar di Russia e Francesco II Imperatore d’Austria e, negli anni ’50, l’allora Presidente della Repubblica Luigi Einaudi.
Sembra che nessuno di loro sia riuscito a resistere al fascino senza tempo della Casina Vanvitelliana che, ancora oggi, non manca di incantare i suoi visitatori soprattutto all’ora del tramonto, quando svela il suo volto non solo più suggestivo ma anche romantico.
Timanfaya, heart of the vulcanic eruption. Lanzarote, Canary Islands.
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Seen in Antibes, France. Textured. The cloud is real but I switched the light on ;)
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I drove across Beverley Westwood yesterday an ancient area of pasture land on the edge of Beverley, were cattle still graze unfenced. In all my years of crossing the Westwood I have never seen it so carpeted in buttercups. I had time to stop and take a quick grab shot as you can see the sky was heavy with clouds a few minutes after taking the shot it was pouring with rain
Apart from a crop it is SOOC with no filters
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Lido Rossello è la località marittima di Realmonte da cui dista circa 1,8 km. Ubicato proprio nella Baia di Capo Rossello il piccolo centro abitato si trova inserito in un contesto ambientale molto suggestivo: a nord infatti è chiuso dall'arco della Costabianca, ad ovest da Capo Rossello e ad est dalla continuazione dell'arco costiero che finisce con lo sfondo di Scala dei Turchi, a sud invece si apre sul mare con una spiaggia di modeste dimensioni ma molto composta e raccolta.
"La Scala dei Turchi è una falesia viva costituita da uno sperone di marna bianca prominente sul mare, le cui falde degradanti a strato conferiscono un aspetto molto suggestivo, accentuato, a sua volta, dai forti contrasti cromatici se si pensa all'azzurro del mare e del cielo contrapposto al bianco accecante della roccia.
La forma che questo monumento della natura assume è quella per l'appunto di una scalinata, dove secondo la leggenda, durante le invasioni moresche che imperversarono nel '500, i turchi (così erroneamente chiamati) approdarono nel territorio dell'odierna Realmonte inerpicandosi sulle stratificazioni di questa falesia."
da: www.comune.realmonte.ag.it/?option=com_content&view=a...
La Ceja, Colombia; 2.300 meters above sea level.
Thraupis palmarum (Palm Tanager / Tángara palmera)
The Palm Tanager is one of the most widespread and familiar birds of the neotropics, from Nicaragua south to southern Brazil. They are common at forest borders, but also occur in the canopy of the interior of forest. As the name suggests, Palm Tanagers often are associated with palm trees, but by no means are they restricted to living in palms.
Source: Cornell Lab of Ornithology; neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p...
Le montagne di Socotra sono un mondo a parte, fuori dal tempo e dalla storia. Un mondo consegnato alla Natura di questi luoghi, generosa di organismi esclusivi e di manifestazioni violente e suggestive. Sugli altopiani rocciosi, dove le foreste di albero del sangue di drago sono state rimosse millenni addietro, è signore il vento e regine sono le piccole capre devastatrici. E' così da millenni e così sarà per millenni ancora ..... ..
St Andrew’s is one of Norfolk’s many round tower churches. The county contains three quarters of those still standing in Britain
The tower - of the usual local flint and mortar construction and thought to be 11th Century Saxon - is an enigma because it is quite separate from the rest of the building.
A clearly visible filled in arch on the tower's east side suggests that a nave was once attached there but the reasons for that church’s subsequent demise are unknown. Was it actually finished? If not why? Was the current church contemporary - Elsewhere in Norfolk two churches are so close that they touch.
*There is also a Great Snoring which is actually the smaller village. ‘Snoring' derives’ from someone named Snear rather than any stentorian prowess of the locals..
RHS Hyde Hall, Rettendon, Essex
Over the past years I have posted many images from Hyde Hall and this is a continuation of the series called ‘A Day in the Life’. As the title suggests I’m posting what I think are the best of that particular day. These are just some of the images taken on 14/07/2013 and are the last photograph’s to be posted of that day.
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Today is an orange day at Color my World Daily and we celebrate Happy Teddy Bear Tuesdays. Also we have another awesome theme at Crazy Tuesday: Outdated.
Princess wanted to take few pictures of her and Mr. Teddy Bear together. Since it was a very, very spontaneous idea, Mr. Teddy Bear suggested a home photo session. When he was living in Russia, during his circus career, he was a very passionate photographer. He took pictures of everything and everywhere ! He had always his camera with him. Which was very difficult and heavy since Mr. Teddy bear is a miniature but he didn’t want a tiny camera… Yes, we all know that size doesn’t matter, but still Mr. Teddy Bear prefers to have a huge camera dangling on his neck…
So while Princess was trying some more appropriate clothes for the photo session, Mr. Teddy bear took his huge camera out and started to set everything in place…. That is when he realized that his camera was very, very outdated… But it doesn’t matter… even with an outdated equipment you can make miracles ;-).
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I have been to Zion 3 times and the park has incredible views, suggest you stay away from summer since too many tourist.
La Ceja, Colombia; Central Andes; 2.300 meters above sea level.
Ortalis columbiana (Colombian Chacalaca / Guacharaca)
Endemic to Colombia, as its name would suggest, and the only chachalaca within its now relatively limited range in the central (Cauca and Magdalena) valleys of the country. It is found in both humid and deciduous forests, but the species’ range and population are both almost certainly declining, and it survives only in pockets.
Source: Neotropical Birds Online: neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p...
The first town, built by Celts in the first century BC, occupied about 30 hectares along the slopes of Gellért Hill. Archaeological finds suggest that it may have been a densely populated settlement with a separate district of craftsmen (potteries and bronze foundries). It may have been a trading centre as well, as coins coming from different regions would indicate. The town was occupied by the Romans at the beginning of the Christian era. Its inhabitants moved to the Danube plains to a city retaining the Celtic name (Aquincum) in the first century AD. In AD 106, the city became the capital of the Roman province of Pannonia Inferior. The headquarters of the governor and significant military force were stationed here, and its population numbered about 20,000. It was frequently involved in wars on the border of the Roman Empire (formed by the Danube River).
The city of Budapest was officially created on 17 November 1873 from a merger of the three neighboring cities of Pest, Buda and Óbuda. Smaller towns on the outskirts of the original city were amalgamated into Greater Budapest in 1950. ( wikipedia )
How about having some fun in these difficult times and commenting with a suggested caption for this photo?
Taken at Blue Springs State Park.
Uno degli ambienti per me più suggestivi del PN Veglia-Devero, circondato dalle guglie rocciose dell'Helsenorn e del pizzo di Boccareccio
As its name suggests, the Cryptic Wood White butterfly is very difficult to distinguish from the Wood White. This species only occurs in Ireland, where it is widespread. It was discovered to be different from the Wood White in 2001 and, more recently, its identification was changed again to this new name. The Wood White is very similar, but seems to be restricted to the Burren region in Ireland.
This example of Cryptic Wood White was one of many seen along the banks of the River Barrow in County Kilkenny.
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A standout of the London skyline is the Shard, a 95 storey building that as the name suggest looks like a ‘shard of glass’. This structure is so imposing that I was able to capture the top of it as we travelled east on the Thames River into the wharf district. Ironically Metropolitan Wharf is on the north bank of the Thames and the Shard is on the south bank. I had to look at a map to put this into perspective for myself. I love the contrast between these old industrial buildings from the 1800s with this piece of modern architecture.
Percorrendo la suggestiva strada provinciale 17 si può ammirare la bellissima costa sud-orientale dell’isola. Superata la frazione sinnaese turistica di Solanas (provenendo da Cagliari), la strada inizia a salire considerevolmente attraverso alcuni tornanti. Giunti alla sommità di un piccolo rilievo, sulla destra, si trova un’ampia piazzola di sosta sterrata che si erge sul mare. Percorrendo una stradina sterrata che si dirige a sud è possibile visitare la torre di Capo Boi, edificata nel 1591. Se si prosegue sulla suddetta stradina si può tornare al punto di partenza (con un percorso ad anello) transitando nel versante occidentale del rilievo noto come monte Turri, da cui si può ammirare la sottostante spiaggia di Solanas.
Percorrendo la suggestiva strada provinciale 17 si può ammirare la bellissima costa sud-orientale dell’isola. Superata la frazione sinnaese turistica di Solanas (provenendo da Cagliari), la strada inizia a salire considerevolmente attraverso alcuni tornanti. Giunti alla sommità di un piccolo rilievo, sulla destra, si trova un’ampia piazzola di sosta sterrata che si erge sul mare. Percorrendo una stradina sterrata che si dirige a sud è possibile visitare la torre di Capo Boi, edificata nel 1591. Se si prosegue sulla suddetta stradina si può tornare al punto di partenza (con un percorso ad anello) transitando nel versante occidentale del rilievo noto come monte Turri, da cui si può ammirare la sottostante spiaggia di Solanas.
Japanese gardens are traditional gardens whose designs are accompanied by Japanese aesthetics and philosophical ideas, avoid artificial ornamentation, and highlight the natural landscape. Plants and worn, aged materials are generally used by Japanese garden designers to suggest an ancient and faraway natural landscape, and to express the fragility of existence as well as time's unstoppable advance. Ancient Japanese art inspired past garden designers. By the Edo period, the Japanese garden had its own distinct appearance. 30765
Powered by a lovely couple of Plain Parakeets - a species which is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of eastern Brazil, where it is a generally common resident in lowlands and foothills, to at least 1200 m, and is found from Alagoas south to Santa Catarina, and ranges inland as far as Goiás. It inhabits forests, second growth, semi-open areas, and cities, provided there are some trees. Just as its name suggests, this is a plain green-colored parakeet, although some blue is visible at the wing bend at rest and some bronzy coloration over the shoulder. It feeds on fruit, seeds and flowers, and perhaps also insects and their larvae, but given the Plain Parakeet’s general abundance—the species is common in many cities, including the huge metropolises of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo—it is perhaps surprising how little is known concerning this bird’s general biology.
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I liked the setting of this group of buildings on the edge of Austnesfiord just north of Svolvar in the Lofoten Islands. I think the shot was taken on the day of the summer Solstice
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RenownTravel: Although the founding date of the temple is unknown, it is believed that the Wat Mahathat dates back to the late Mon Dvaravati era or the Khmer era. Objects found during excavations suggest the first structures were built between eight to ten centuries ago. Today nothing remains of the original structures. The prangs have been rebuild and enlarged many times over the course of the centuries.
La Ceja, Colombia; 2.300 meters above sea level.
The Palm Tanager is one of the most widespread and familiar birds of the neotropics, from Nicaragua south to southern Brazil. They are common at forest borders, but also occur in the canopy of the interior of forest. As the name suggests, Palm Tanagers often are associated with palm trees, but by no means are they restricted to living in palms.
Source: Cornell Lab of Ornithology; neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p...
La Ceja, Colombia; Central Andes; 2.300 meters above sea level.
Ortalis columbiana (Colombian Chacalaca / Guacharaca)
Endemic to Colombia, as its name would suggest, and the only chachalaca within its now relatively limited range in the central (Cauca and Magdalena) valleys of the country. It is found in both humid and deciduous forests, but the species’ range and population are both almost certainly declining, and it survives only in pockets.
Source: Neotropical Birds Online: neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p...
Walking with a swagger
suggesting they own the place (the entire city)
opting out of paying taxes
evicting loving families
hosting fancy dress parties
cozying up with the mayor
openly carrying multiple weapons
bribing whoever they need to curry favor
and getting away with everything.
There are real monsters indeed in this town.
They don’t hide from us at all.
They are on t.v. often and
make the news feeds like a badge
(Sometimes even with a badge.)
They will do anything to keep their glory
they don’t live morally
but only by the gory
And they will damage you just to tell a good story.
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I captured this on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. If you have never been to the Grand Canyon, I suggest you go in the Winter. There was no one there. I had the whole place to myself for three days. I camped in the Campground and one night it snowed 8 inches.
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This is the other way through the Hobbit road that you can see in the comment below.
I'm sure someone will suggest a crop, and I had some difficulty deciding. Do have a look here -- What do you think?
Not suggesting for a moment that this is postcard quality but I've been away from Flickr for a while and wanted to let you know that my shutter finger is still operational.
This shot was taken from a recent overnight trip to Oban on the west coast of Scotland. The island of Kerrera can just be seen on the left, the small Maiden Island is on the right, and the cloud covered mountains of Mull are in the far distance behind the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry.
It's good to be back folks....and it used to be traditional to send a card when you've been away.
"As their name suggests, Mary River turtles are found in the Mary River from Gympie to Maryborough and prefer to inhabit clear, slow-moving water. They are identified by their brownish, smooth, streamlined shell and will display a heavy covering of green algae. Their algae covered shell is perfect for remaining unseen from predators and prey alike!
Mary River turtles are omnivores. As well as eating underwater vegetation, they will predate upon fish, frogs and possibly even ducklings. They have the ability to camouflage into the muddy bottoms of the waterways and wait for their unsuspecting prey to pass by. The Mary River turtle is a cloacal ventilator, meaning it breathes oxygen through its anus. Cloacal ventilation allows the species to stay underwater for days at a time when the water is flowing and well oxygenated.
These turtles have to be clever to survive in the wild! As a hatchling they are frequently predated upon by other reptiles and birds of prey. Sadly, they are often caught by fishermen and are victims of fishing line entanglement and habitat destruction. It is so important to keep our waterways clean and clear, ensuring the survival of our aquatic life!
The Mary River turtle is an endangered species."
Sullo sfondo la suggestiva torre che domina dall'alto.
La stupenda spiaggia si trova a sud-ovest dell’abitato di Villasimius e a nord del Capo Carbonara. L’arenile, oltre per la sua innegabile bellezza, spicca per 3 fattori : la presenza del vicino stagno di Notteri (dove fra l’altro si trovano i fenicotteri), della seicentesca torre (da cui è possibile godere di uno scorcio magnifico del sottostante binomio spiaggia-stagno) e di un sistema dunale ben curato.
Broadway Tower is a "folly" on Broadway Hill, near the large village of Broadway, in the English county of Worcestershire and was constructed at the second-highest point of the Cotswolds. In architecture, a "folly" is a building constructed primarily for decoration, but suggesting through its appearance some other purpose. The tower itself stands 65 feet (20 metres) high.
This "Saxon" tower was the brainchild of Capability Brown and designed by James Wyatt in 1794 in the form of a castle, and built for Lady Coventry in 1798–1799. (Wiki)
The Fairy Pools are a natural waterfall phenomenon in Glen Brittle on the Isle of Skye. The vivid blues and greens of the pools suggest an unnatural origin. They are a popular place for wild swimmers.
The habitat of the Fairy Pools hosts a variety of animals, such as red deer, rabbits, and sheep. The area is also host to a large number of birds. Large flocks of crows, ravens, and gulls are present in the area, as well as such smaller birds as meadow pipits, turnstones, common ringed plovers, grey herons, dunlins, and curlews. The physical landscape is predominately rocky, with some boggy areas here and there. The water in the area is typically cold.
The Fairy Pools are a popular location for walkers. It is about a 20 minute walk to the Fairy Pools from the Glen Brittle car park.
Information online suggests that this species is found in Europe, Asia and Africa, but quite a few were fluttering about nearby in Pennsylvania. Perhaps my insect ID app is inaccurate.
My purpose for this shot was to make it look like a drone picture, and I think I went pretty close to it!
I absolutely adore this spot, by far my favourite view from Passo del Lupo.
If you go to Marche I strongly suggest you to visit this amazing place.
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Udny Castle is a tower house in the parish of Udny, southwest of the village of Pitmedden and northeast of the hamlet of Udny Green, Aberdeenshire, in the northeast of Scotland. The area is generally flat but the castle is sited on the highest ground and can be seen for a considerable distance. Its exact construction date is unknown, but its foundations probably date from the late 14th or early 15th century. Additional storeys were added and a later extension, described as a "modern mansion", was incorporated but subsequently demolished. It is a Category A listed building.
Sited on the highest area in a generally flat terrain, the castle can be seen from a considerable distance. The exact construction date is not known but it was probably initially constructed by the Udny family in the 14th or 15th century. The property is first recorded when it is shown on a charter for David II instigated by Ronald of Uldney.
MacGibbon and Ross suggested a construction date of the turn of the 16–17th centuries, but the indentation of the upper floors and thickness of the foundation walls suggest a much earlier date. The main construction work of the keep is believed to have spanned over 100 years and been undertaken by three consecutive lairds; it is reported to have "ruined them all".
The Udny family also owned Knockhall Castle and lived there until 1734 when Knockhall was destroyed by fire; they then returned to Udny. Jamie Fleeman, the Laird's fool, was responsible for saving the family papers from being destroyed in the fire.
The castle was abandoned sometime around 1775 then repair work was undertaken in 1801.
Colonel John Robert Fullerton Udny inherited the estate in 1802. He had been an army officer since 1797 but retired after his marriage to Emily Fitzhugh in 1812. Thereafter he only visited the estate occasionally as his main residence was in London. The couple had one son, John Augustus Udny, but he died a bachelor in 1859. The Colonel's wife died in 1846 after which he had an affair with Ann Allat whom he married on 2 January 1854. However, the couple had a son, John Henry Udny, born out of wedlock on 9 May 1853. A legal case was heard by the House of Lords as to whether John Henry was entitled to inherit the estate as his parents had been unmarried when he was born. The legal arguments describe how the Colonel had wished to do restoration work on the castle but could not afford to do so "owing chiefly to his connection with the turf".
The Colonel died in 1861. The House of Lords had decided in favour of John Henry and he inherited the estate as "though illegitimate at his birth, [he] was legitimated by the subsequent marriage of his parents".
In 1887, it is recorded as owned by John Hay Udny and had been in the family's ownership for several centuries.
Bartizans were included when an extra storey was added in the 17th century.
A mansion house in the baronial style was added in 1874–75 to the design of architect James Maitland Wardrop (of the Wardrop and Anderson company) but was subsequently demolished during the 1960s. Wardrop's son, Hew, was also an architect and undertook some of the decorative work at the castle. He died suddenly of appendicitis while working at the castle on 4 November 1887.
In 1964, restoration work was begun on the original tower house and the mansion house was demolished. Historic Scotland listed the castle as a Category A listed building in April 1971.
Un suggestivo dedalo di viuzze.
Gangi, situata sul Monte Marone, a 1.011 metri sul livello del mare, fu forse originata dai Cretesi intorno al 1200 a.C. mentre è palese nell'urbanistica il passaggio degli Arabi.
Fa parte del circuito de I borghi più belli d'Italia
e il 20 aprile 2014 Gangi viene votato come il "Borgo dei Borghi 2014":
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