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The clock tower at Konak Square is Izmir's landmark today. It was built by architect Raymond Charles Pere in 1901 to commemorate 25th year of enthronement of Ottoman sultan Abdulhamit I.
Woodpeckers are often seen as symbols of resilience, perseverance, and tapping into one's inner strength, particularly in the context of spiritual and personal growth. Their persistent drumming can be interpreted as a reminder of the power of focus and determination, while their role in nature highlights their connection to the heartbeat of the natural world.
This one was way up there - not a very sharp image.
Siem Reap - Ankor Wat Temple - Sunrise @ lotus pond
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Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world with the site measuring 162.6 hectares (1,626,000 m2). It was originally constructed as a Hindu temple of god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire, gradually transforming into a Buddhist temple toward the end of the 12th century. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yaśodharapura, present-day Angkor, the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaiva tradition of previous kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious center since its foundation. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
Vista da Ponte da Carvalha, uma estrutura do início do século XVII construída no período filipino. Apesar do seu estilo remeter para a arquitetura romana, a ponte foi erguida com técnicas e materiais da época moderna. Composta por seis arcos de alvenaria em pedra, atravessa a Ribeira da Sertã, integrando-se na paisagem da Alameda da Carvalha, um espaço de lazer e convívio local. Este património destaca-se pela sua relevância histórica e arquitetónica, mantendo-se como um símbolo das ligações regionais ao longo dos séculos.
Man sieht den Leuchtturm von fast überall in Warnemünde. Er ist auch zum Wahrzeichen des kleinen Seebades geworden. Am Fuße des Leuchtturms steht Warnemündes berühmter „Teepott“, ein runder Bau mit eigenwilligem Dach sowie Cafés und Restaurants.
You can see the lighthouse from almost everywhere in Warnemünde. It has also become the symbol of the small seaside resort. At the foot of the lighthouse there is Warnemünde's famous "tea pot", a round building with an idiosyncratic roof, as well as cafés and restaurants.
Obviously, as can be seen in the amount of people circumambulating the stupa on the kora at ground level, the stupa is of significance to Tibetan buddhists, who have established a large community in Bodhnath or Boudha - many of them fled Tibet after the failed uprising in 1959. At the same time, it is a gathering place for many people, and indeed, is as pleasant a place as any to while away your time.
The sun has unobstructed access to the sides of the stupa, and, with a little caution for the sloping sides of the stupa, you can sit virtually anywhere. As the sun goes down and the colours of the stupa become warmer, there are more people around. The prayer flags flying above your head, the murmur coming from below, the friendly eyes of the omnipresent god that never even blink looking down on you, make for a peaceful experience, whether you are a buddhist or not.
Why couldn't we give peace a chance? This 60's symbol of peace had so much hope back in the day, but much like this warped and tarnished symbol, peace remains illusive. It may be easier for many people to hate rather than to love, but I have seen the power of love, of faith, of forgiveness, and reconciliation enough times to know that peace is the better choice.
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Looking Close... on Friday: Jewelry on Paper Background
I'm afraid Capucine has discovered the existence of a new toy: jewels. Chains seem to be particularly entertaining. *Sighs.*
A small, vibrant flash of red against the stark backdrop of the winter woods, its breast a fiery beacon against the muted tones of the frozen landscape.
The Robin, with its cheerful song, seems oblivious to the biting cold. It tugs at a patch of moss, searching for insects, a tiny survivor in the face of winter's harsh embrace. Its presence brings a touch of warmth and life to the otherwise desolate scene, a reminder that even in the depths of winter, life persists.
The Robin, a symbol of resilience and courage, continues its search, a testament to the enduring spirit of nature in the face of adversity.
Mir ist aufgefallen, dass es in verschiedenen Ländern manche Dinge ganz verschiedene Bedeutungen haben.
In Deutschland ist der Fliegenpilz ein Glückssymbol:
Neben dem Hufeisen und dem vierblättrigen Kleeblatt zählt der Fliegenpilz zu den beliebtesten Glückssymbolen. Man findet ihn auf Glückwunschkarten und in bebilderten Märchenbüchern.
(Wikidedia)
Eigentlich ist er ja giftig! Schon merkwürdig, dass ein giftiger Pilz Glück bringen soll, oder?
Viel Glück euch allen!
I've noticed that there are quite different meanings to some things in different countries .
In Germany, the fly agaric is a symbol of luck:
"In addition to the horseshoe and the four-leaf clover of the toadstool is one of the most popular symbols of luck. It can be found on greeting cards and in books of fairy tales."
(Wikidedia)
I would like to know in which country it is also a symbol of luck.
Good luck!
“I don't know whether you can look at your past and find, woven like the hidden symbols on a treasure map, the path that will point to your final destination.”
-- Jodi Picoult
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The wooden church of Urnes is a 12th-century stave church at Ornes, Norway, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is the oldest of its kind in the country, bringing together traces of Celtic art, Viking traditions and Romanesque spatial structures, according to whc.unesco.org/en/list/58.
There have been numerous attempts to interpret the iconography of the church's most remarkable part, the old portal in the northern wall, a carved decoration of interlaced, fighting animals. Some believe it portrays the eternal fight between good and evil. Others – that it shows scenes from Norse mythology, with the intertwined snakes and dragons representing the end of the world according to the Norse legend of Ragnarök.
We knew that the church is a must see on our trip to Norway, and it has definitely exceeded my expectations. It is difficult to convey that with photos, but I had to try.
This is #1 (of 3) where you can appreciate the scale of the wooden carvings.
This is a symbol of an ancient holiday and a very deep story called Newroz. Once a year, one day before the holiday, a big fire is lit before sunset and people celebrate.
Everyone lights the fire together. The history of this festival goes back to 700 BC،
According to historical writings, there was a tyrannical king who oppressed his people every day, ruling over a large
Then a hero named Kawa, goes to the sacrifice of the king in the bow and ends his rule, his plan has become the people who say that when I killed him I will make a big fire on the king's palace. Every year the celebration is held on the same date on the 21st of the third month, which is celebrated in Iran, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Kurdistan and other places They were subject to that emperor in ancient times.
This is on Mount Safin, located in the Kurdistan Region, which is located in northern Iraq .
Hope, the Blue Whale Skeleton at the Natural History Museum, named as a symbol of humanity's power to shape a sustainable future. Blue whales were hunted to the brink of extinction in the twentieth century, but were also one of the first species that humans decided to save on a global scale. In the 1800s there were an estimated 250,000 blue whales across the world's oceans. Decades of commercial hunting drove the species to the brink of extinction, with only around 400 thought to be left in 1966. That year, in London, the world took a remarkable decision to legally protect blue whales from commercial hunting. Since then the population of blue whales has steadily grown to its current level of around 20,000.
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sunflowers are a key component of the Ukrainian economy, sunflowers as woven decorations in clothes and wear them as headdresses during celebrations.
the flower has historically represented peace.
Peace for Ukraine.
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Crows are among the most intelligent of birds. Experiments indicate that American crows can count to three or four, are good at solving puzzles, have good memories, employ a diverse and behaviorally complex range of vocalizations, and quickly learn to associate various noises and symbols with food. One report describes an American crow that dropped palm nuts onto a residential street, then waited for passing automobiles to crack them. Crows are keen and wary birds. Consider the number of crows that scavenge along highways; how many have you seen hit by autos? Crows can mimic sounds made by other birds and animals and have been taught to mimic the human voice. The myth that splitting the tongue allows a crow to talk better, however, is not true and is needlessly cruel.
Crows often post a sentinel while feeding. Although studies indicate that the sentinel may be part of a family group, unrelated crows and other birds in the area likely benefit from the sentinel’s presence.
The American crow is one of America’s best-known birds. Males and females are outwardly alike. Their large size (17 to 21 inches [43 to 53 cm] long), completely coal-black plumage, and familiar “caw caw” sound make them easy to identify. They are fairly common in areas near people, and tales of their wit and intelligence have been noted in many stories.
Three other crows occur in the continental United States, the fish crow (Corvus ossifragus), the northwestern crow (Corvus caurinus), and the Mexican crow (Corvus imparatus). Fish crows are primarily inhabitants of the eastern and southeastern coastal United States, but their range extends into the eastern edges of Oklahoma and Texas. Fish crows are somewhat smaller than American crows, but in the field they appear much alike. They can be distinguished, however, by their calls — the fish crow call is a short, nasal “ca,” “car,” or “ca-ha.” Northwestern crows, as their name implies, occur in the northwest along the coastal strip from Washington to Alaska. They are most often seen foraging along beaches. Northwestern crows are smaller than American crows, but in Washington state these two species may hybridize. Mexican crows occur in south Texas (Brownsville area) primarily during fall and winter and are fairly small for crows. Their voice is a low froglike “gurr” or “croak” or, in some areas, a higher-pitched “creow.”
This may be a Fish Crow. He or she is not as big as most of the crows I see. It was cawing up a storm and the caw sounded more of a deep almost bass sound to it. Found it along Joe Overstreet Road, Osceola County, Florida.
Angel has become surprisingly close to a lot of people during the break but has really felt safe with a selected few and the most memorable are Kimmy and Cara and other!
Gave this a painterly treatment. The dust from the ages accentuated some detail on the bat here. Bats are actually symbols of good fortune as the sound of the name for bat in Mandarin (Bianfu) has the same sound as "Fortune Abounds" or "Fortune is all around". The Swastika design is originally from Buddhist and Indian culture as an auspicious symbol of peace and fortune. The background motif is something similar to what you might see in ancient Greek and Roman designs.