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We will now be called to face very difficult feelings inside of us.
Fear. Grief. The loss of an old way of life.
Our devastated plans.
We will learn to face ourselves. Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide.
Nowhere to go except within.
A sacred quarantine.
We will learn to face our boredom. Our restlessness. The part of us that wants to be somewhere else, with someone else, doing something else, having some other experience, in some other Now, living in some other life.
We will let go of the wonderful future we had planned.
We will let the fantasy future die, release it, and grieve it.
We will return to the solidity and warmth of the present.
We will make the present into our home.
We will begin again, here, build a new house on new soil.
We will explore a new way of life.
Strange, at first. But full of possibility.
Slower. Kinder. Quieter.
~Jeff Foster
"Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health."
- Dalai Lama
Soundtrack : www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCj6eyitYNo
A CHANGE IS GONNA COME - PASSENGER
In the light of contemplation
the truth of all things comes to light
the truth of textural understanding
of age; rebirth; of long hindsight
historic layers; marks and imprints
footprints; finger prints and stains
scratches; polished imperfections
leaded windows; smudged by rain
cool as night within this building
the ancient stones beneath my feet
chequered; faded; worn and smooth
through centuries the people meet
congregate and contemplate
saying; praying; laying down
the solidity of strong foundations
the solidarity beneath one crown
no matter what religion we are
we are all humans; we all have needs
to live; to love; to join together
share all we have; let the hungry feed
let loving arms surround each other
comfort each mortal soul you see
beneath the shelter of communal skies
we live; we love; you're home to me.
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and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind. One cannot change this all in a moment, but one can at least change one's own habits, and from time to time one can even, if one jeers loudly enough, send some worn-out and useless phrase — some jackboot, Achilles' heel, hotbed, melting pot, acid test, veritable inferno or other lump of verbal refuse — into the dustbin where it belongs :-)
George Orwell, "Politics and the English Language," 1946
Truth Matters!! hopefully, someday perhaps we can add "Fake News" ;-(
saucer magnolia, 'Sundew', j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
Welded stainless-steel sculptures by Lynn Chadwick on the Univ of East Anglia campus, Norwich. In the background is another sculpture - the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, a revolutionary building and the first large commission for Norman Foster..
Part of a photoshoot last week. It was hot, very hot! The campus extensive grasslands were dry and browning to resemble Africa’s savannah. Chadwick’s lion stirred and growled to prompt this somewhat exotic and colourful slider rendering!
Chadwick's semi-abstract work has an ‘engineering’ scent, perhaps from his father’s profession and an early draughtsman training. Rods, blocks and sheets express his figures' lines, planes and tension compared to the rounded carved solidity of, for example, Henry Moore.
The “Lion” and other UEA savannah “Beasts” are late works of 1990.
To the south-west of Tbilisi, in the middle of Mtatsminda Mountain is uplifted dome-type church Saint David Church or Mamadaviti. Name Mtatsminda (Saint Mountain) took its origin from X century, according to Athon Saint Mountain; in previous time it was also cerkov-sv-davida-na-gore-mtacmindacalled Mamadaviti due the fact that according to the preserved source here had lived Saint Father David of Garedji in VI century.
Probably in X century here was founded monastery which was not exist after three centuries. Later on in 1542 under leadership of brothers Nikoloz and David Gabashvili religious house of Saint Mary Virgin was restored. In XVIII century monastery was inactive, damaged building was slowly ruined. In 1810 Transfiguration Church was constructed instead of desolated old monastery in 1810. Wide and twisted rood went up to the monastery was cut in 1817 under supervision of general Ermolov.
Church named by Saint David Garedji or Mamadaviti was constructed during 1859-1871, dome was fixed in 1879. Bricked church outside is look like traditional cross-domed church, but in its design missing longitudinal strut, space differs with solidity and at-oneness. In the west wing is located wooden gallery, there are two entrances from the west and south.cerkov-sv-davida
Fronface differs with slight colourity upper part of south frame bay is decorated with arches and circular small windows. Interior is painted at the end of XIX century. The main part of art occupies pictures of Georgia Saints. In preaching house there is a picture of Saint Trinity. Three-floor preaching house to the south of the church build with bricks, bell-tower is decorated by arch and stone.
Terrace around the Mamadaviti officially is announced as writers and public figures and officially was opened in 1929 to 100 year long anniversary of tragic death of Griboedov in Iran. The first memorable depositing here was internment of famous Russian writer Alexander Griboedov (1795-1829), later on next to him was put to the rest his wife princess Nino Chavchavadze (1812-1857). Since then many outstanding Georgians were put in rest or reburied.
Puente del Kursaal, Donostia, Guipúzcoa, España.
Puente de tramos rectos de hormigón armado, recubierto por piedra de Motrico y mármol rosa, con elementos decorativos de estilo modernista. Construido sobre grandes pilares, de donde arrancan las seis características farolas que contienen a esta obra su marcada personalidad.
A comienzos del siglo XX. El ayuntamiento apoya la construcción de un tercer puente sobre el Urumea "en el que se armonicen la solidez y la resistencia con la monumentalidad y belleza del conjunto".
El ingeniero Ribera presentó al Ayuntamiento una importante modificación: el puente de la Zurriola, proyecto inicialmente con arcos, será construido con tramos rectos.
El 14 de Agosto de 1921 numerosísimo público acudió a la inauguración.
El barandado metálico y los obeliscos que hacen de farolas son obra de Victor Arana. Las cuatro esfinges de bronce pertenecen a la reforma de 1993. Tienen 120 metros de largo como el puente de Santa catalina con el que mantiene cierta armonía de líneas y es algo mayor que el Puente de María Cristina, de 100 metros.
Años de realización: 1918-1921
Autor: J.E.RIBERA
Bridge of straight sections of reinforced concrete, covered by motric stone and pink marble, with decorative elements of modernist style. Built on large pillars, from which the six characteristic lanterns that contain this work its marked personality.
At the beginning of the 20th century. The city council supports the construction of a third bridge over the Urumea "in which solidity and resistance are harmonized with the monumentality and beauty of the whole".
Engineer Ribera presented the City Council with an important modification: the Zurriola bridge, initially with arches, will be built with straight sections.
On August 14, 1921, a large audience attended the inauguration.
The metal balustrade and the obelisks that act as lampposts are the work of Victor Arana. The four bronze sphinxes belong to the 1993 reform. They are 120 meters long, like the Santa Catalina bridge, with which it maintains a certain harmony of lines and is somewhat larger than the María Cristina Bridge, which is 100 meters long.
Years of realization: 1918-1921
Author: J.E.RIBERA
I'm really loving shooting images w/Bandicam
What I'm wearing:
Analog Dog Sanaa hair and scarf combo,
Rosary Farrah outfit and Solidity nails,
Phedora Camilla Boots,
Kunglers Zayra earrings
Leronso Tendai for Lelutka Evo X,
Head: Lelutka Evo X Body: Legacy
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Brutalist architecture is an influential and polarizing architectural style that emerged in the mid-20th century. It is characterized by its raw, robust, and utilitarian aesthetic, often featuring large, exposed concrete structures. Brutalist buildings display a sense of monumentality and solidity, with bold geometric forms and a distinct lack of decorative embellishments. The style prioritizes functionality and the honest expression of materials, focusing on the inherent qualities of concrete. While some consider Brutalism to be visually austere, proponents of the style appreciate its uncompromising honesty, the sculptural qualities of its forms, and its ability to evoke a sense of awe and timelessness.
St. Leonards Centre
Crows Nest
June, 2023
Painting is concerned with all the 10 attributes of sight; which are: Darkness, Light, Solidity and Colour, Form and Position, Distance and Propinquity, Motion and Rest. - Leonardo da Vinci
“The object of art is not to make salable pictures. It is to save yourself.
The fools who write articles about me think that one morning I suddenly decided to write and began to produce masterpieces.
There is no special trick about writing or painting either. I wrote constantly for 15 years before I produced anything with any solidity to it....
The thing of course, is to make yourself alive. Most people remain all of their lives in a stupor.
The point of being an artist is that you may live....
You won't arrive. It is an endless search.”
― Sherwood Anderson
Photo captured at the beautiful sim, ][Octopussy][ goes Cuba, Libera (108, 149, 21) - Adult
Puente del Kursaal, Donostia, Guipúzcoa, España.
Puente de tramos rectos de hormigón armado, recubierto por piedra de Motrico y mármol rosa, con elementos decorativos de estilo modernista. Construido sobre grandes pilares, de donde arrancan las seis características farolas que contienen a esta obra su marcada personalidad.
A comienzos del siglo XX. El ayuntamiento apoya la construcción de un tercer puente sobre el Urumea "en el que se armonicen la solidez y la resistencia con la monumentalidad y belleza del conjunto".
El ingeniero Ribera presentó al Ayuntamiento una importante modificación: el puente de la Zurriola, proyecto inicialmente con arcos, será construido con tramos rectos.
El 14 de Agosto de 1921 numerosísimo público acudió a la inauguración.
El barandado metálico y los obeliscos que hacen de farolas son obra de Victor Arana. Las cuatro esfinges de bronce pertenecen a la reforma de 1993. Tienen 120 metros de largo como el puente de Santa catalina con el que mantiene cierta armonía de líneas y es algo mayor que el Puente de María Cristina, de 100 metros.
Años de realización: 1918-1921
Autor: J.E.RIBERA
Bridge of straight sections of reinforced concrete, covered by motric stone and pink marble, with decorative elements of modernist style. Built on large pillars, from which the six characteristic lanterns that contain this work its marked personality.
At the beginning of the 20th century. The city council supports the construction of a third bridge over the Urumea "in which solidity and resistance are harmonized with the monumentality and beauty of the whole".
Engineer Ribera presented the City Council with an important modification: the Zurriola bridge, initially with arches, will be built with straight sections.
On August 14, 1921, a large audience attended the inauguration.
The metal balustrade and the obelisks that act as lampposts are the work of Victor Arana. The four bronze sphinxes belong to the 1993 reform. They are 120 meters long, like the Santa Catalina bridge, with which it maintains a certain harmony of lines and is somewhat larger than the María Cristina Bridge, which is 100 meters long.
Years of realization: 1918-1921
Author: J.E.RIBERA
Stayin Alive outfit available at the current round of Designer Showcase, and after in the I.M. Collection store.
Styling for this outfit was very simple because the jumpsuit speaks for itself and is very much a statement piece. The name of the outfit inspired the theme for the shoot, lol. I just had to! :D
Hair by Truth
Shoes by Mosquito's Way
Belt by Majesty (NOT included with outfit)
Solidity Nails
Artistic framing of a textured and light-colored stone wall constructed with large rectangular blocks with two ornate metal rings against a backdrop of vibrant green and yellow tree.
Rustication is a range of masonry techniques used in classical architecture giving visible surfaces a finish texture that contrasts with smooth, squared-block masonry called ashlar. The visible face of each individual block is cut back around the edges to make its size and placing very clear.
This technique emphasizes the individual stones and their joints, creating a visually striking effect and often used to give a sense of strength and solidity, particularly to the lower levels of a building.
Shot long time ago with a Canon EOS 700D from Alhambra, Granada Spain.
View On Black -- I think it does look better.
Such strength and solidity and stability.
Thank you BIRD. for this wonderful poem.
draped in fog
filtering the sharp light
a moment forever
still shapeless
a challenge
slightly uneasy
it clings like a royal cloak
fitting the shoulders of the trees
hiding something behind
a moment unseen
hidden even from memory
breath comes slowly
a mist itself
a part of you
moving across the land
moving without ethereal aid
revealing in soft relief
muted shadows
the hidden
joining flawlessly
a network connection
personal search engine
without a word
you are there
BIRD
Poem Copyright
©2008 Frederick D. Perry, All Rights Reserved
Seashore cliff far up north. Come into being millions of years ago, shaped and smoothened by waves, storms and ice ages ever since.
I.M. Collection Paris dress. Currently available at the WIP event, then in the I.M. Collection store.
Olyvia is wearing:
I.M. Collection Paris Dress Maitreya
{Nena} Fishnet Tights v1 Black (Tattoo)
.:Avanti:. Zavia Boots (Maitreya)
/ HEAD / lel EvoX LILLY 3.1
Cae :: Engraved :: Bracelet :: Sister (L)
DOUX - Yves Hairstyle [M]
FAKEICON / glace hand gems / maitreya
FAKEICON / mary gems collar / fatpack / maitreya
Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V5.3
MAJESTY - Square Bag [patent black] Boujee hold
Rosary. Solidity __ Maitreya Medium
[ rD ] Malibu Hat
This sweet little outfit is the Aurora outfit by I.M. Collection. It is currently available at the Designer Showcase event. All event clothing will be located at the I.M. Collection main store following the event.
Olyvia is wearing:
I.M. Collection Aurora Belt
I.M. Collection Aurora Jeans
I.M. Collection Aurora Top
/ HEAD / lel EvoX LILLY 3.1
Cae :: Engraved :: Bracelet :: Sister (L)
DOUX - Sophie Hairstyle [M]
KUNGLERS - Avery bracelets
KUNGLERS - Olyvia Set
Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V5.3
Rosary. Solidity Nails
Stephanie L - MARA SHOES
CAROL G - Daisy tattoo
Prop:
=Zenith=Summer Yoga Bag
:::ChicChica::: Energy drink
Willem Marinus Dudok, (born July 6, 1884, Amsterdam, Neth.—died April 6, 1974, Hilversum), Dutch architect whose work is related both to the school of Amsterdam, which emphasized individual expression, and to the De Stijl group, which stressed geometric form. He attended the Royal Military Academy at Breda and remained in the army until 1913. He became municipal architect of Hilversum in 1915 and thereafter designed many buildings for the city, notably the Dr. H. Bravink School (1921), the Vondel School (1928–29), and the Town Hall (1928–30). These structures, though compositions of cubes, convey solidity and texture through the use of solid brick.
** This is the final post from our trip to Provence in 2018, its only taken me five years to empty the archive . This final shot is of the incredible Roman aqueduct Pont Du Gard Seeing this remarkable 2,000 year old structure ;Henry James wrote in 1864 ,
“ The hugeness, the solidity, the unexpectedness, the monumental rectitude of the whole thing leave you nothing to say – at the time – and make you stand gazing. You simply feel that it is noble and perfect, that it has the quality of greatness”
A little information
The Pont du Gard is a Roman monument built halfway through the 1st century AD. It is the principal construction in a 50 km long aqueduct that supplied the city of Nîmes, formerly known as Nemausus, with water. Built as a three-level aqueduct standing 50 m high, it allowed water to flow across the Gardon river.
Built on three levels, the Pont is 49 m high above the river at low water and 274 m long. Its width varies from 9 m at the bottom to 3 m at the top. The three levels of arches are recessed, with the main piers in line one above another. The span of the arches varies slightly, as each was constructed independently to provide flexibility to protect against subsidence. Each level has a differing number of arches.
The Pont du Gard was constructed largely without the use of mortar or clamps. It contains an estimated 50,400 tons of limestone some of the individual blocks weigh up to 6 tons. Most of the stone was extracted from the local quarry of Estel located approximately 700 metres downstream, on the banks of the Gardon River.The coarse-grained soft reddish shelly limestone, known locally as "Pierre de Vers", lends itself very well to construction .
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Hair. DOUX - Lucy Hairstyle
Jump. _CD_ KARINE Jump Leopard
Heels. N-core AGATHA Platform
Nails. Rosary. Solidity X-Long.
Every girl needs a walk in closet! A dressing area fit for a queen...
Olyvia is wearing:
I.M. Collection Sylvia Skirt
I.M. Collection Sylvia Top
/ HEAD / lel EvoX LILLY 3.1
DOUX - Stormy Hairstyle
KUNGLERS - Grazia L
KUNGLERS - Jordan necklace
KUNGLERS - Macy earrings
KUNGLERS - Odette ring
KUNGLERS - Silene R rings
Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V5.3
Rosary. Solidity __ Maitreya Medium
[Z O O M] Brillie Glasses
Prop:
#187# Mouse Phone Case
Puente del Kursaal, Donostia, Guipúzcoa, España.
Puente de tramos rectos de hormigón armado, recubierto por piedra de Motrico y mármol rosa, con elementos decorativos de estilo modernista. Construido sobre grandes pilares, de donde arrancan las seis características farolas que contienen a esta obra su marcada personalidad.
A comienzos del siglo XX. El ayuntamiento apoya la construcción de un tercer puente sobre el Urumea "en el que se armonicen la solidez y la resistencia con la monumentalidad y belleza del conjunto".
El ingeniero Ribera presentó al Ayuntamiento una importante modificación: el puente de la Zurriola, proyecto inicialmente con arcos, será construido con tramos rectos.
El 14 de Agosto de 1921 numerosísimo público acudió a la inauguración.
El barandado metálico y los obeliscos que hacen de farolas son obra de Victor Arana. Las cuatro esfinges de bronce pertenecen a la reforma de 1993. Tienen 120 metros de largo como el puente de Santa catalina con el que mantiene cierta armonía de líneas y es algo mayor que el Puente de María Cristina, de 100 metros.
Años de realización: 1918-1921
Autor: J.E.RIBERA
Bridge of straight sections of reinforced concrete, covered by motric stone and pink marble, with decorative elements of modernist style. Built on large pillars, from which the six characteristic lanterns that contain this work its marked personality.
At the beginning of the 20th century. The city council supports the construction of a third bridge over the Urumea "in which solidity and resistance are harmonized with the monumentality and beauty of the whole".
Engineer Ribera presented the City Council with an important modification: the Zurriola bridge, initially with arches, will be built with straight sections.
On August 14, 1921, a large audience attended the inauguration.
The metal balustrade and the obelisks that act as lampposts are the work of Victor Arana. The four bronze sphinxes belong to the 1993 reform. They are 120 meters long, like the Santa Catalina bridge, with which it maintains a certain harmony of lines and is somewhat larger than the María Cristina Bridge, which is 100 meters long.
Years of realization: 1918-1921
Author: J.E.RIBERA
RAPHI eyeshdow from BNNB for SoKawaii Sundays
Lipstick from BNNB soon available @ LIMITED EVENT
Earrings: 7;] Lady Earrings
Hair: DOUX - Morning hairstyle
Rings: (Yummy) 90s Enamel Ring Collection
Nails: Rosary. Base Nails + solidity HUD
Another macro shot of the surface of a fallen leaf. I expected orange, red, and yellow, but where did that crazy blue come from? This is one of the leaves featured in the first shot in this series; if you want to see the entire leaf, to compare, go back three images.
Couple more still to come. I am staring out my window at a white world, with at least a foot of fresh snow that has fallen in the past 36 hours. It's beautiful, in a cold, sterile way. And cold it is, -20°C when I got up, with even colder temperatures coming (-29, they say, for Wednesday). So I will be out there with the snow shovel today. And these fiery close ups won't keep me physically warm - that is up to my furnace and the solidity of my house - but psychologically I think they are filling some deep need...
Photographed in Jasper National Park, Alberta (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2012 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
Just a fun outfit that I put together. Enjoy.
Olyvia is wearing:
-Pixicat- Era Sweater - Stripe (Maitreya)
-Pixicat- Jennifer Pants - Stripes (Maitreya)
Zaira Full TaTToo Black 100% [CAROL G]
Tableau Vivant \\ leLutka EvoX Hairbase 17
VELOUR: Essential Line 001 (Lips) - No. 8
.:Avanti:. Linnie Shades
/ HEAD / lel EvoX LILLY 3.1
KUNGLERS - Jaiska R - Maitreya
KUNGLERS - Loretta rings L - Maitreya
KUNGLERS - Marin earrings
Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara HUD V5.3
POISON ROUGE Denna Hat White
Rosary. Solidity __ Maitreya Medium
Tableau Vivant \\ Cozy bun - Blonds
[Gos] Blake Spiked Pumps - Black [maitreya
Prop: #187# 20's Cigarette Holder
Puente del Kursaal, Donostia, Guipúzcoa, España.
Puente de tramos rectos de hormigón armado, recubierto por piedra de Motrico y mármol rosa, con elementos decorativos de estilo modernista. Construido sobre grandes pilares, de donde arrancan las seis características farolas que contienen a esta obra su marcada personalidad.
A comienzos del siglo XX. El ayuntamiento apoya la construcción de un tercer puente sobre el Urumea "en el que se armonicen la solidez y la resistencia con la monumentalidad y belleza del conjunto".
El ingeniero Ribera presentó al Ayuntamiento una importante modificación: el puente de la Zurriola, proyecto inicialmente con arcos, será construido con tramos rectos.
El 14 de Agosto de 1921 numerosísimo público acudió a la inauguración.
El barandado metálico y los obeliscos que hacen de farolas son obra de Victor Arana. Las cuatro esfinges de bronce pertenecen a la reforma de 1993. Tienen 120 metros de largo como el puente de Santa catalina con el que mantiene cierta armonía de líneas y es algo mayor que el Puente de María Cristina, de 100 metros.
Años de realización: 1918-1921
Autor: J.E.RIBERA
Bridge of straight sections of reinforced concrete, covered by motric stone and pink marble, with decorative elements of modernist style. Built on large pillars, from which the six characteristic lanterns that contain this work its marked personality.
At the beginning of the 20th century. The city council supports the construction of a third bridge over the Urumea "in which solidity and resistance are harmonized with the monumentality and beauty of the whole".
Engineer Ribera presented the City Council with an important modification: the Zurriola bridge, initially with arches, will be built with straight sections.
On August 14, 1921, a large audience attended the inauguration.
The metal balustrade and the obelisks that act as lampposts are the work of Victor Arana. The four bronze sphinxes belong to the 1993 reform. They are 120 meters long, like the Santa Catalina bridge, with which it maintains a certain harmony of lines and is somewhat larger than the María Cristina Bridge, which is 100 meters long.
Years of realization: 1918-1921
Author: J.E.RIBERA
Captured on the side of a small riverbank enclave at Hampton late afternoon with the sun bouncing light off the reflections in the water in the distance. The reddish rust feel is what I saw in my mind at the time through the tree and the thick grasses.
This lovely, sequined cocktail dress is perfect for the coming holidays. The silhouette clings to the body, showing your gorgeous curves off to perfection! Currently available at the Sense Event and of course, after the event you'll be able to find it in the I.M. Collection main store.
Olyvia is wearing:
I.M. Collection Holiday Sparkle Maitreya
Shiny Stuffs EvoX Posh Gloss 12
VANNIES Stockings French Elegance 15
((LovelyAlien))StarCatcher_Headband_Black
/ HEAD / lel EvoX LILLY 3.1
DOUX - Venezia Hairstyle [M]
FAKEICON / glace hand gems / maitreya
FAKEICON / mary gems collar / fatpack / maitreya
Kaithleen's Luxury Fur Stole with Gems - Maitreya Lara
Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V5.3
Chop Zuey Majesty Diamond-Plt Earrings
Rosary. Solidity __ Maitreya Short
[Gos] Scarlet Pointed Stilettos - Winter [maitreya]
Prop:
:::ChicChica::: PumpkinPieMartini WEAR #2
Photos of the Pathfinder Railtours 2023 Spring Highlander tour including off-train options.
The Bridge of Dun, which gave its name to the junction station between the Glasgow to Aberdeen main line and the branch to Brechin, which branch is now preserved as the Caledonian Railway.
The dates of construction of this bridge over the River South Esk are given as work starting on 7 June 1785 and opening to traffic on 27 January 1787, quite surprisingly detailed for the time, when information about similar structures can often be pinned down to nothing closer than a month or so.
Perhaps more unexpected is that a bridge of this size and solidity was provided for nothing more than a most minor road, that even now links very scant habitation, so the two cars and a motorcycle that I saw cross in a 15-20 minutes on a Saturday afternoon may be typical.
This three arch stone bridge in Gothic style even has individual supports for the refuges that traffic levels surely can never have warranted, three columns under each refuge being mounted on the cut-waters.
First, I want to thank Vooms Fairlock for modeling with me for this picture. Vooms, you were a great subject and I enjoyed taking this picture!
Olyvia is wearing:
Colina TaTToo White 100% [CAROL G]
.:EMO-tions:. Hairbase 5.0 system tattoo
.:EMO-tions:. * HAIRPIECE Z *
Not Found - Heather Skin Sorbet Normal
(Yummy) Spring Buttefly Hand Chain
(Yummy) Spring Buttefly Ring Set
KUNGLERS - Marin brooch
KUNGLERS - Marin earrings
LeLUTKA.Head.Lilly.2.5
Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V5.2
POISON ROUGE Denna Hat White (with veil)
Rosary. Solidity __ nails
SPIRIT - Skye boots
Props:
:::ChicChica::: Cigarette with holder
Lavish / YOYO Heart / Black
.
Every now and then when the light slants across a Julia's wings, my mind gets blown by the texture and color that's created.
Most of the time in direct light the Julia's wings are a bright orange. When light shines through from behind they almost glow.
But in this glancing light the wings take on a solidity.
The butterfly pavilion was supposed to close for the season this past weekend. Yesterday saw extremely high winds come to New Mexico, followed by a cold front. We got down to a couple degrees above freezing last night. The northern mountains had a hard freeze and a dusting of snow.
Happy Wing Wednesday!
Here's hoping you all have the very merriest of Christmases this year! I wish you all health and happiness in the coming year, too. This is my most fervent wish for all who read this.
I'm wearing the Folly outfit by I.M. Collection which is currently at the Sense Event and will be in the I.M. Collection store after the event. Go get yours! It's comfy!
Olyvia is wearing:
I.M. Collection Folly Leggings Maitreya
I.M. Collection Folly Sweater Maitreya
KUNGLERS - Aloy necklace
KUNGLERS - Silene R rings - Maitreya
KUNGLERS - Zoey rings - L - Maitreya
Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V5.3
Ohemo - Rita ankle boots (Lara/leather) - FATPACK
Rosary. Solidity __ Maitreya Medium
Wasabi // Shari Xmas Ed. Hair - Size B
/ HEAD / lel EvoX KAYA 3.1
Props:
:::ChicChica::: Bottle Green 1
:::ChicChica::: Glass Up Golden
[Black Bantam] i <3 Puppy Rose
Seashore cliff far up north. Come into being millions of years ago, shaped and smoothened by waves, storms and ice ages ever since.
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La façade occidentale est typiquement de style gothique brabançon par son décor flamboyant très ordonné. Mais elle s'inspire par ailleurs de la typologie des cathédrales françaises, avec ses deux tours et ses trois portails surmontés de leur gable. Cependant, contrairement aux façades françaises elle n'a pas de rosace, cette dernière étant remplacée par une grande verrière brabançonne. Les deux tours dont les sommets sont aménagés en terrasses sont attribuées à Jan Van Ruysbroeck (1470-1485), l'architecte de la tour de l'Hôtel de ville de Bruxelles. Elles sont inachevées et auraient dû être bien plus élevées, dans un style proche de la tour de l’hôtel de ville ou de la tour nord de la cathédrale d'Anvers.
La forte prédominance des lignes verticales de cette façade est frappante, c'est un trait typique du gothique brabançon. Quatre robustes contreforts enserrent et séparent les trois portails. Aux deux extrémités, les contreforts latéraux sont particulièrement importants. Larges de plus de quatre mètres, ils intègrent deux hautes tourelles percées de meurtrières qui s'élancent d'un seul jet jusqu'aux sommets des tours. Chacune de ces tourelles abrite un long escalier à vis qui relie le rez-de-chaussée à l'ensemble des étages de la façade et des tours, et se prolonge ainsi jusqu'aux terrasses des sommets, à près de 65 mètres de hauteur. Ces puissants contreforts latéraux et leur tourelle à meurtrières contribuent à donner à la façade une impression de puissance et de solidité.
The western facade is typically in the Brabant Gothic style with its very orderly flamboyant decoration. But it is also inspired by the typology of French cathedrals, with its two towers and three portals surmounted by their gable. However, unlike the French facades, it does not have a rose window, the latter being replaced by a large Brabant glass roof. The two towers whose tops are arranged in terraces are attributed to Jan Van Ruysbroeck (1470-1485), the architect of the tower of the Brussels City Hall. They are unfinished and should have been much higher, in a style close to the tower of the town hall or the north tower of the cathedral of Antwerp.
The strong predominance of the vertical lines of this façade is striking, it is a typical feature of Brabant Gothic. Four sturdy buttresses surround and separate the three portals. At both ends, the side buttresses are particularly important. Wide of more than four meters, they integrate two high turrets pierced with loopholes which soar in a single jet to the tops of the towers. Each of these turrets houses a long spiral staircase that connects the ground floor to all the floors of the facade and the towers, and thus extends to the terraces of the summits, almost 65 meters high. These powerful side buttresses and their turret with loopholes help to give the facade an impression of power and solidity.
Santa Catalina Monastery (Arequipa- Perù) 20221121
The Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena is a large monastery of the Dominican Second Order, located in Arequipa, Peru.
This is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa".
The charm of this citadel lies in the solidity and plasticity of its volumes, and the beauty that master builders achieved in the architecture of these enclosures through solutions such as flying buttresses or the construction of strong arches based on pillars.
In the interiors, domes and vaulted ceilings greatly expand the space and add to the sense of strength of the buildings. Likewise, especially in the area of the alleys, the intervention of masons who, lacking a proper architectural design, were raising walls, roofs, cells, patios and portals of a simple approach is perceived.
The current building houses splendid pieces of art, such as a Baroque altar of carved and gilt wood, with one body and three lanes, which adorns the chapel, and several paintings from the Cusco School.
Due to the constant earthquakes that affected the monastery, the families of the nuns chose to build unique and private cells for each one of them. What caused there to be ordered sectors and in the absence of a plan others with a notorious disorder. For almost two centuries during the colony, the cloisters and cells of the monastery have undergone various modifications, additions and new constructions that have made Santa Catalina a counter on a human scale of Arequipa's colonial architecture.
Source: Wikipedia.
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A Cormorant at Low Barns nature Reserve in County Durham.
So, I don't think this is breaking any rules as much as not really following any. It takes a little while to read I think, and for the eyes to settle down with it, but I think it has a cumulative softness that weirdly comes from the sheer noise and complexity of the parts. As solidity comes from the density of many particles. Either way, it's a bit of an anomaly in my photography so far. A bit different, and certainly not everyone's cup of tea; but I think it has a special hard-to-define quality about it. :-)
It's not wildlife photography. It has a bird in it but it's definitely not a clear subject.
It's not nature photography as such, I don't think it has any specifics or study that is defined enough to say so.
It's not landscape photography; it doesn't give any context to the frame as such to explain location or environment.
I think the pattern, colour, texture and tones are all that are important here actually. I'm not sure it matters much what the materials of their constitution are in this. Perhaps I should have gone into textiles or something... :-)
P.S. If anybody would like to have a go at explaining myself better than I can, please do feel free to chip in down below! :-)