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A monumental statue of King Maximilian II of Bavaria, located on the Maximilianstraße.
The King looks west, the inscription reads "Maximilian II Koenig von Bayern".
There are 4 figues below the king, symbolizing "Love of Peace", "Justice", "Strength" and "Wisdom".
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Le jour de ce premier janvier 2022 s’est levé dans la brume, comme pour symboliser l’incertitude qui plane sur cette nouvelle année.
Je vous souhaite, toutefois, une belle et joyeuse année.
The day of January 1, 2022 has dawned in the mist, as if to symbolize the uncertainty that hangs over this new year.
I wish you, however, a Happy New Year.
Stora Sundby castle in Eskilstuna. Dating from the Middle Ages but rebuilt in 1848 it has 4 large towers symbolizing the seasons, 12 smaller towers for the months of the year, 52 rooms for the weeks and 365 windows for the days of the year.
The Belfry of Bruges (The Belfort Tower or Belfry) was built in several stages between the XIII and XV centuries. It symbolizes the independence of Bruges.
The tower is 83 meters heigh and leans to the left. To get to the top one has to climb 366 steps. (No, I didn’t climb to the top!)
The carillon consists of 47 bells of various sizes.
With bright, striking colors, red dahlias symbolize perseverance and the ability to overcome. They serve as a reminder of the inner strength everyone possesses, even in dark times. Therefore, they’re the perfect gift for someone who is going through a rough patch or recovering from an illness.
The neat thing is that not all dahlias have the same meaning. Both the flower color and location play a role in determining what a dahlia means. Some dahlia flower meanings include inner strength, positive change, and commitment. By mixing and matching the different types of dahlia flowers, you can create a bouquet that sends just the message you’re looking for.
Feeling gratitude today for a lot and pink roses (I’m calling this pink) symbolize gratitude, peace and joy.
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With bright, striking colors, red dahlias symbolize perseverance and the ability to overcome. They serve as a reminder of the inner strength everyone possesses, even in dark times. Therefore, they're the perfect gift for someone who is going through a rough patch or recovering from an illness.
Dahlias have been a floral favourite for generations and it’s easy to see why. Their bright blooms, vast variation, and heart-warming history make these flowers special in many ways. Here are 17 facts about Dahlias.
1. There are currently 42 species of Dahlias
2. Dahlias were the favourite flower of the court of Queen Victoria and Marie Antoinette.
3. When the Dahlia was initially discovered, it was declared a vegetable, due to the fact that the tubers are edible. However, whilst the tubers were part of an Aztec diet, the Dahlia delicacy failed to take off in Europe.
4. Dahlias peak from Mid-Summer, which is later than a lot of other flowers making them a great way to extend your summer flower displays.
5. Dahlias can be found in almost any colour; however, you will not find a blue one. This is not due to a lack of trying; Breeders are still trying to discover a way of creating these blue blooms.
6. Not only is the Dahlia the National flower of Mexico, but it is also the official flower of both San Francisco and Seattle.
7. Depending on the variety, Dahlias can be dainty or daunting and can grow to be 35cm in diameter. Dwarf varieties are great for flower beds, whilst some giant varieties have been known to grow to over 6m tall.
8. The first Double Flower Dahlias varieties were bred in 1815.
9. The Dahlia was first recorded by Westerners back in 1615. Back then they were called by their original name which was Acoctli
10. Dahlias are officially part of the Asteraceae family. This flower family includes some favourites including Asters, Daisies. Sunflowers and Chrysanthemums. These flowers are classed as part of this family due to their astral appearance. The word Asteraeceae derives from the Greek word for star. This is a reference to flowers that resemble a star with surrounding rays.
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Red Poppy: It is the symbol of forgetfulness, sleep of the senses and the heart. Already in ancient times represented the sleep. Not by chance Morfeo was depicted with a bouquet of poppies in her arms. It can also symbolize pride, pleasure and eccentricity.
PS But the flowers know that they have all these meanings ?? : ))
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MYANMAR, Burma - rund um den Inle-See, Stupas Takhaung Mwetaw (sehr schön am See gelegen) Tar Khaung. Eine gewaltige Ansammlung von über 200 schöner Stupas, größtenteils renoviert .
Die Anlage liegt sehr abgelegen und man sieht kaum Menschen geschweige Touristen hier.
Stupa ...
Ein Stupa (Sanskrit , oder pagoda, birmanisch Paya, ist ein buddhistisches Bauwerk, das Buddha selbst und seine Lehre, den Dharma, symbolisiert. Ein den frühen Stupas ähnlicher kreisförmig aufgeschütteter Grabhügel diente ursprünglich der Bestattung von Herrschern in Indien und ist seit prähistorisch-megalithischer Zeit bekannt. Im frühen Buddhismus wurden in einem Stupa Reliquien des Buddha und später von herausragenden Mönchen aufbewahrt; so wurde er das rituelle Zentrum der Buddha- und Arhatverehrung. Der Stupa wird von Buddhisten rituell im Uhrzeigersinn umkreist .
MYANMAR, Burma - around Inle Lake, Stupas Takhaung Mwetaw (nicely located by the lake) Tar Khaung. A massive collection of over 200 beautiful stupas, mostly renovated.
The complex is very remote and you hardly see people let alone tourists here.
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A stupa (Sanskrit , or pagoda, Burmese Paya, is a Buddhist structure that symbolizes the Buddha himself and his teachings, the Dharma. A circular burial mound similar to the early stupas was originally used for the burial of rulers in India and has been used since prehistoric-megalithic Time known.In early Buddhism, a stupa housed relics of the Buddha and later eminent monks, thus becoming the ritual center of Buddha and arhat worship.The stupa is ritually orbited clockwise by Buddhists.
"The Smile of Trees" is a poetic expression that refers to the benefits that trees offer to the environment and human life, symbolizing the joy and positivity that their presence brings.
The Palendorp is a monument that symbolizes an old village that has completely disappeared into the sea since 1792. This beautiful work of art consists of 160 poles of six to twelve meters high. The poles are in the shape of 10 houses and a church.
The current village is already the fourth Petten. The third, situated around the current cemetery where the church stood, was demolished by order of the German occupiers in 1943 because the Atlantkwall had to be built there — an entire village disappeared…
The Palendorp is a monument that symbolizes an old village that has completely disappeared into the sea since 1792. This beautiful work of art consists of 160 poles of six to twelve meters high. The poles are in the shape of 10 houses and a church.
The current village is already the fourth Petten. The third, situated around the current cemetery where the church stood, was demolished by order of the German occupiers in 1943 because the Atlantkwall had to be built there — an entire village disappeared…
The Palendorp is a monument that symbolizes an old village that has completely disappeared into the sea since 1792. This beautiful work of art consists of 160 poles of six to twelve meters high. The poles are in the shape of 10 houses and a church.
The current village is already the fourth Petten. The third, situated around the current cemetery where the church stood, was demolished by order of the German occupiers in 1943 because the Atlantkwall had to be built there — an entire village disappeared…
Sunflowers are the national flower of Ukraine. Now they symbolize resistance and solidarity, as well as peace.
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White roses symbolize loyalty, purity, and innocence Since they represent these ideas, the white rose has also become the most popular flower to be seen at weddings,........
The human link
This sculpture symbolizes the ability to empathize with each other, whereby one cannot do without the other.
Kunstenaar Corry Ammerlaan. Artihove
A huge snail statue in front of the Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum on the Theresienhöhe in Munich.
Not sure if it shall symbolize the notorious delays of Deutsche Bahn (German Rail) or something else...
The Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum (German Museum Traffic Centre) specializes on exhibits regarding traffic on land. It opened in 2006 and shows cars, trucks, locomotives, bicycles, motorcycles and trams on an exhibition area of 12,000 m².
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Blue: it is the color of water and the sea, with all the symbolic references already discussed for that element - that is, blue usually indicates femininity, life, purity, etc., just as water does.
Blue can also symbolize peace, calm, stability, security, loyalty, sky, water, cold.
Orange can represent energy, balance, warmth, enthusiasm, flamboyant, and demanding of attention.
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Today, first of February, 2 BIRTHDAYs!!!!!!!!!!
De vuile was buiten hangen?
Schokland with its surroundings symbolizes the history of the Netherlands and the lives of people on the border between water and land. For this reason, in 1995, UNESCO placed the area of more than 1,300 hectares as the first Dutch monument on the prestigious World Heritage List. Museum Schokland provides a fascinating insight into the history of this former island in the Zuiderzee and what preceded it.
The Schokland Museum is centrally located on this first Dutch world heritage site. The historic church from 1834 and the striking wooden museum buildings form a striking point in the modern landscape of the Noordoostpolder.
Wishing you all a Happy New Year!
Waterlilies symbolize pleasure, celebration, hope, rebirth, wellness, and peace. Hoping 2020 brings you all of these things and more.
An owl symbolizes wisdom and in these times we can all use a little bit of wisdom. This Siberian eagle owl is also a fantastic bird. Impressive appearance both sitting and in flight.
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Dahlia flower usually symbolizes the bond between two people that will last forever. That’s why this flower is commonly used in wedding ceremonies and other arrangements. It symbolizes that the love of a couple that is going to get married will be eternal.
The dahlia flower may also mean that we should stay strong and graceful, even in the most difficult situations. We need to face our problems and overcome all the challenges that exist in our lives.
Have a safe and beautiful weekend everyone! 💝
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Symbolize elegance, inner strength, change, creativity,
and dignity. ...
My neighbor, Carole has a huge dahlia garden. She is an elderly lady and a master gardener. I hope I will be as strong and courageous as she is when I am in my 80s! Oh and I'm certain she can grow anything!
For Smile on Saturday#Floriography
Thank you, Maria for these wonderful themes!
Back to bird counting...
Gänseblümchen aus der Sicht einer Gans
The simple "little flower" symbolizes happiness and the ability to enjoy the beautiful things in life - how true.
Pink symbolizes youth, good health, and playfulness. It’s the flush of first love and stands for nurturing femininity. It’s used as the symbolic color of the movement to support breast cancer research, and we think of pink as an innocent, cheerful color.
For Smile on Saturday - "la vie en rose"
Chrysanthemums symbolize optimism and joy. They're the November birth flower and the 13th wedding anniversary flower. Also known as ‘mums’, they are one of the prettiest varieties of perennials that start blooming early in the autumn.
In Australia, chrysanthemums are the official flower for Mother’s Day due to their nickname “mums.”
Have a wonderful Friday everyone!!💝
Looking close... on Friday! Autumn Flora
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"Spring is all about new beginnings and transformations; it's a season that symbolizes starting fresh and starting over."
Breathe in that air!
Happy Spring everyone! ♥
Necklace: (Yummy) Alexis Necklace
Earrings: (Yummy) Romy Earring Collection
The butterfly symbolizes hope in a dark time and new beginnings, Infinite possibilities of positive transformation, reinforcing our faith in change, growth, and rebirth.
Butterflies represent transformation on all levels.
Butterflies also symbolize freedom, because our truest self, can always fly free.
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Although some believe bleeding heart flowers represent rejected love; it can also symbolize feelings of compassion and love for everything in creation.
All together this monument exists of 160 poles, symbolizes an old village which disappeared in the sea (from 1792 AD).
Chinese palaces, temples and mansions have on their roofs a special kind of ornaments called wenshou or zoomorphic ornaments, some on the main ridges and some on the sloping and branch ridges.
The monstrous thing at either end of the main ridge, called chiwen, appears roughly like the tail of a fish. Fierce and formidable, it looks as if it were ready to devour the whole ridge; so it is also known as tunjishou or the ridge-devouring beast. It is, according to Chinese mythology, one of the sons of the Dragon King who rules the seas. It is said to be able to stir up waves and change them into rains.
So ancient Chinese put a chiwen at either end of the main ridge for its magic powers to conjure up a downpour to put out any fire that might break out. But for fear that it might gobble up the ridge, they transfixed it on the roof with a sword.
At the end of the sloping and branch ridges there are often a string of smaller animals, their sizes and numbers being decided by the status of the owner of the building in the feudal hierarchy.
These small animals were also believed to be capable of putting out fires. While this can be easily dismissed as superstition, they do add to the grandeur and magnificence of the imperial buildings.
“Stand up for what is right even if you are standing alone.” Suzy Kassem
Grass symbolizes for me both vulnerability and resilience. Grass rarely grows solitary, so even if you think you are alone, it rarely is so. All together grass symbolizes for me strength and if needed a peaceful fight for what is right.
Tiken Jah Fakoly - Get Up, Stand Up ft. U-Roy
Cover version of Bob Marleys "get up, stand up"
Just followed my intuition.
“Hiding Behind A Mask" symbolizes the concealment of the ego behind an artificial mask.
Masking is a process in which an individual changes or "masks" their natural personality. Depending on who they are with, what they are facing, and the situation at which they stand.
It is important to acknowledge that it is not really us within the mask, it is more like a disguise to conceal the true nature of the individual.
In some cases, people can identify too strongly with it, and they might believe that they are the mask they carry.
💕Lyra
The daffodil symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings. It became associated with new beginnings (and the coming of spring) because it is one of the first perennials to bloom after the winter frost. 139
Swallows symbolize anything from good luck, safe travels, happiness, and positivity. They are very social and people-friendly.
Zoomed-in side view of La Paix de 1815 (also referred to as ‘The Peace’), produced by the French artist Antoine Étex, commemorates the Treaty of Paris, concluded in that year. It’s one of the four main sculptural groups on each of the Arc's pillars.
It is located on the left hand side outer pillar when facing the Avenue des Champs Elysees and leaving the Avenue de la Grande Armee behind your back, and it includes seven major sculptures: four men, a woman, a child and a horse, in addition other objects; all symbolizing peace.
I’m sure there’s a lot of photos for full statue group out there, but I decided to bring a different PoV against the blue sky.
The Water Lily symbolizes resurrection in Buddhism and Hinduism because they close at night and reopen in the morning. I was fortunate to attend a Water Lily photoshoot and workshop at the Missouri Botanical Garden. This is my 3rd post from that collection. I will continue to mix in my favorite shots from that photoshoot with my posts here, but if you'd like a sneak peek the entire collection, check out the "Water Lilies of the Missouri Botanical Garden" gallery on my website, michaelsmithphotoart.com/water-lilies-of-the-missouri-bot.... You can also find my site's URL and link in my profile.
"Planting a Japanese maple tree in your garden traditionally symbolizes the welcoming of autumn as a friend. The Japanese phrase "momiki-gari" translates to "maple viewing" or "maple hunting," which refers to the ritual visitation to the mountains each fall to view the brilliance of wild maple trees. In Asian art, star-shaped leaves of the Japanese maple trees are often paired with deer, as both are common symbols of the arrival of autumn."
info - WiKi
In case you like autumn a lot and you do have a garden and no maple yet, you might consider to plant one. There are many species to choose from.
This folded 'Maple Leaf' looks also different than the previous ones I showed you and also a more complex one to fold.
If you are interested to see those other origami 'maple leaves', visit my album 'Flowers and Leaves'. (and scroll down to the bottom)
I folded this 'Full-Moon Maple Leaf' from a red-brown kamipaper (24x24cm). Final size height 12,5cm, width 10,5cm.
Model: origami Full-Moon Maple Ver.18.0
Design: Kasumi Seishi
Diagrams in Tanteidan 24th Convention Book
In the language of flowers, succulents symbolize enduring and timeless love. Since I live in the desert there are not many flowers that do not come from the cacti or succulent plants.
Succulents are often confused for cacti. Cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. What makes a cactus a cactus is basically its thorns. Succulents are plants that store water in their thick leaves and stems.
In Feng shui, succulent plants symbolize money and gold, neither of which I see in my yard! Perhaps they could use a bit more water.
I am so amazed that this succulent, with triple digit temps, still manages to produce these pure white 5 petal flowers.
SYMBOLIC OF THE LILY OF THE VALLEY
This flower symbolizes absolute purity, freshness, sincerity and discretion. But most importantly, she symbolizes happiness. This beautiful meaning immediately makes it very important to give a bunch of lilies of the valley to someone you love on May 1.
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Symbolism: Coneflowers symbolize strength and healing.
Grow Details: Coneflowers are considered easy to grow and can tolerate varying conditions.
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My neighbor's, and they do attract a lot of butterflies.
However, because of the special interest mosquitoes have on me, I could never think of sitting near them and waiting for that perfect butterfly moment. Just a few minutes out that evening, I was kissed multiple times.
Yes I could always apply repellent but nothing could completely stop their love for me!
On the storm front, Mr. Henri decided to take a further eastward path and gifting us with rains and mild wind.
All good here, and hope you are, too! :-)
Masonic initiation well, Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra, Portugal.
This is one of two enigmatic wells ("inverted towers") spiraling into the ground of the Quinta, a spectacular estate shaped (1904-1910) by the eccentric entomologist António Carvalho Monteiro within a landscape marked by history (Neolithic, Romans, Moors, Templars) and adorned by architectures, lakes, fountains and grottoes of oriental and gothic inspiration.
The wells, connected by a mysterious network of tunnels, symbolize the hermetic allegory of death and rebirth and their oneiric character is reminiscent of the rings, sections and skies of Hell, Purgatory and Paradise crossed by Dante in the Divine Comedy
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The reflections in the interesting glass facades of the cube Berlin seem to symbolize our world in this momentary state of disorder and turmoil.. .
So, the Buddha is sometimes depicted sitting on a Lotus flower, symbolizing the one who overcame the pain that prevails in the material world and became enlightened. Just like the Lotus flower which starts to grow in the dirty and muddy water but manages to surpass the water and produce a perfect flower.
What does the lotus flower mean in Buddhism?
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purity
In Buddhist symbolism, the lotus represents the purity of the body, speech, and mind, as if floating above the murky waters of material attachment and physical desire. According to legend, Gautama Buddha's first steps made lotus flowers appear everywhere he stepped.
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