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A paradise for young and old nature lovers!
Silver Springs is a U.S. unincorporated community and the site of aquatic springs in Marion County, Florida. The springs are one of the largest artesian spring formations in the world, producing nearly 550 million gallons of crystal-clear water daily. Silver Springs forms the headwaters of the Silver River, the largest tributary on the Ocklawaha River, a part of the St. Johns River system. The springs were designated a National Natural Landmark in 1971.
One of Florida's first tourist attractions, the springs drew visitors even before the U.S. Civil War. Glass bottom boats have been a popular way to see the 242-acre (98 ha) complex. A small amusement park with various animals, a concert stage, carousel and exhibits also developed. The glass-bottom boats are still running 365 days per year as of November 2015 with details of kayak rentals and onsite restaurants and a market visible on www.silversprings.com .
Silver Springs is located just to the east of the city of Ocala. It is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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The beautiful silver jewelry is a well known icon for the Navajo, or Dine, people. But how are they able to mass-produce such intricate work? A process that was started by the Navajo in the mid 1800's is sandcasting. This is a labor intensive process that can take several days to complete. First, a two-part mold is made by reverse carving the design into two pieces of sandstone or tufa stone that have been made to fit perfectly together to form a single design when bound, as well as a funnel shapped channel at the top in which to pour molten silver. The inside of the mold is then flame treated to keep the molten silver that will be poured inside the mold from sticking to the stone. The silver is heated to a particular color before being poured into the mold to ensure that it will not cool too quickly, causing problems in the design. When the first step is complete, the heat usually causes the mold to break.
The piece that is removed is then set in a frame facing up and a dry cement and oil mixture is packed very tightly over it to capture all the details of the piece. This frame then has wood set over it and is flipped over so the original piece can be very gently lifted from what was the bottom. Channels are carefully cut in the sand and a piece of smooth tufa is secured over the frame. Just as with the stone mold, the molten silver is poured into the mold. The piece is quickly removed with pliers and any extra metal, or slag, is removed before it cools. The mold is again destroyed, but the original piece can be used as many times as needed to make duplicates.
The Silver Pilot gets ready to pull the passenger train (made of heavyweight commuter coaches) across the Transportation Museum property at #Streamliners at Spencer.
Simply stunning huge Swarovski crystals in silver shade. Paired with lumps of freshwater pearls in high luster white. Sure to make a dramatic statement.
Such a cutie!
b. 1994
Silver Buck x Bonnie's Poker (Poker)
Big Achievements...
1997
1st: Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes
2nd: Belmont Stakes
1997 Champion 3 Year-Old Male
1998
1st: Dubai World Cup
2nd: Breeders' Cup Classic
Retired in 1999
Three Chimneys Farm 1999-2004
Sold to Japan in 2004
JBBA Shizunai Stallion Station 2005 & 2006
Shichinohe Stallion Station 2007 & 2008
Iburi Stallion Station 2009 & 2010
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Taken at the Scottsdale Pavilions Car Show on 5/13/23. Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 12-45mm f4.0 Pro lens with circular polarizer.
This pic shows the original makers mark of the actual salt shaker top. This is the actual bottom of the salt shaker.
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An 18th Century Silver Sanctuary Lamp
18th century
silver
height: 81" (206 cm) diameter: 25" (64 cm) total weight: 661 oz (18,750 g)
Opening bid: Php: 2,400,000
Lot 107 of the Leon Gallery and The Asian Cultural Council Auction 2025 on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the
G/F Eurovilla 1, Rufino corner Legazpi Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Philippines. Please see leon-gallery.com and leonexchange.com for more information and to place an online bid.
Looking West down Silver Canyon near Bishop, CA, across to the Eastern Sierras. Mafic boudinage is present within the Poleta formation carbonates at right. (circular polarizer)
Douglas Wornom photo
During the pause for the photo stop at Cambridge, CB&Q 10-6 Sleeper 436 "Silver Slope" had its closeup taken. 436 was one of eight 10-6 Sleepers built by Budd in 1952 for service in assorted CB&Q trains.
Cambridge, NE
September 6, 1963
Passenger Car of the Day
2/21/24
My first attempt at working with silver, in a class run by Pauline Payne, October 2007. It looks circular in this shot but is in fact very slightly oval - but not deliberately.
An exquisite Rococo ‘del Fuego’ silver processional cross
Estimate: PHP 260,000 - 330,000
c. mid-19th century
Manila
Silver, del Fuego gilding, kamagong base stand
41.5 x 35.5 cm (16 1/4 x 14 in)
Presented on a wooden stand
In a progressive colonial Catholic church, the start of the Mass was signaled by a procession led by a cross bearer. The cross was carried aloft on a pole, where it was deposited in a silver or wooden ciriales waiting at the altar. This is an exquisite example of such crosses, one of the most beautiful and elaborate crosses that have surfaced in the market in a long time.
Made of precious silver, this early Rococo cross depicts the Crucified Christ, intentionally scaled down to emphasize the significance and power of the Cross, a symbol of Christ in itself. Behind the head of the corpus is a foliated inscribed Renaissance-style sun with a human face. The branches of the cross are profusely decorated with protracted motifs of masterfully hammered scrolls, acanthus leaves, and foliated scallop shells. The back of the cross features conforming decorations with an inscribed Patonce Cross at the center. The ‘del Fuego’ gilding has been best preserved on the circular inscriptions at the front and back centers, with visible traces on other parts. Del Fuego, or amalgam gilding, was an ancient fire gilding process that started in the 4th century BC in China. In this process, gold sheets mixed with mercury are applied to the silver casting, then heated to dissolve the mercury, resulting in a thick golden surface more resistant to tarnish than unprotected silver.
Lot 214 of the Salcedo Auctions live and online auction on 23 November 2024. Please see salcedouactions.com for more information and to place an online bid.