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Μοναχός εστιν ο πάντων χωρισθείς και πάσι συνηρμοσμένος.
A monk is separated from everyone and always interlocked with everyone.
Βιγλάτορας και ιερόν περιτείχισμα ορθοδοξίας,άλλο ένα μοναστήρι μας σε κάποιαν άκρη της Ελληνικής γής το οποίο η αφοσίωση,η πίστη των εκεί μοναζουσών εις “το αρχαίον κάλλος” ανεμόρφωσε πάντα με εμφανή την Θεία βοήθεια.
Μας ζητήθηκε και είναι απολύτως σεβαστό να μην δώσουμε παραπάνω λεπτομέρειες.
Όμως,νομίζω ότι μπορούμε να στείλουμε την αγάπη μας στην γλυκύτατη σκυλίτσα Νταίζη η οποία μας υποδέχθηκε και μας χάρισε αξέχαστες τρυφερές στιγμές εκεί!
Watcher and sacred wall of Orthodoxy, another of our monasteries on some corner of the Greek land which the devotion, the faith of the monks there remodeled in "the ancient beauty" always with the obvious Divine help.
We have been asked and it is absolutely respectful not to give more details.
But, I think we can send our love to the pictured sweet dog Daisy who welcomed us and proffers to us unforgettable tender moments there!
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Bamburgh Castle, on the northeast coast of England, by the village of Bamburgh in Northumberland, is a Grade I listed building.
Santillana del Mar is a historic town located in Cantabria, Spain, known for its medieval architecture and cobblestone streets. It is often referred to as "the town of three lies" because its name suggests it is holy (San), flat (llana), and by the sea (mar), which is misleading. Named after St Juliana whose remains reside in the town's stunning church, the Colegiata de Santa Juliana, Santillana del Mar has a rich history that is visible in every inch of the town. The entire town is a registered National Monument whose medieval architecture is some of the most important still standing in Spain.
The impressive three-storeyed Ynysypandy slate-slab mill, and its surrounding yard, rail-access and water-supply system, was built to serve Gorsedda quarry in 1856-7 by the local contractor Evan Jones of Garndolbenmaen, probably to the design of the distinguished engineer James Brunlees. It is ingeniously planned so that the natural fall of the site assisted the manufacturing process. An internal pit accommodated an overshot water wheel, supplied by the Henwy stream, and on the south side a long curving ramp brought branches of the railway from Gorsedda quarry into the mill at two different levels, serving the middle and upper floors. The grand, round-headed openings are closely spaced like a Roman aqueduct, and derive from foundry practice. The eastern gable is surmounted by a decorative feature incorporating a false chimney stack, and the windows were at one time framed. It is one of very few architecturally ambitious buildings in the slate industry of Wales.
The mill specialised in the production of slate slabs for floors, dairies, troughs, urinals, etc. In its heyday, in 1860, it was producing over 2,000 tons per annum, but seven years later production was down to 25 tons per annum (due to the poor quality of the quarried slate) and the business went into liquidation in 1871.
The building provided a venue for eisteddfodau until the roof was removed around 1906. It was conserved by the Snowdonia National Park in 1981 and is accessible to visitors.
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Not a ruin but an Elizabethan summer house that was never completed. Begun by Sir Thomas Tresham, the building remains incomplete & virtually unaltered since his death in 1605.
Pictured last week and zoomed in from the upstairs terrace where I live, this is San Miguel chapel. Nestled on a rolling hillside, it overlooks the mountain town of Ibi in the interior of Alicante province. The characteristic stone and concrete construction is characteristic of the area.
In my view, so to speak, it captures the essence of tranquility and reflects the natural charm of the countryside. The clusters of trees create a picturesque backdrop too.
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(ES) Gracias a todos los que se toman un momento para comentar y, especialmente, a quienes otorgan uno de sus favoritos — veo cada uno y agradezco enormemente vuestro apoyo, comentarios e ideas. Visito perfiles y respondo a los comentarios sinceros — y devuelvo los «me gusta» tan a menudo como me lo permite mi tiempo libre.
The first row of houses here are built out into the harbour or bay at the Isle of Whithorn in Dumfires & Galloway, Southwest Scotland. The development of these harbourside houses and structures is closely tied to the history and evolution of the port and its need to service local maritime activity.
The Isle of Whithorn was once a true island but ceased to be so after the construction of a causeway and major harbour improvements in 1790, which physically linked it to the mainland. Much of what is now the main street and adjacent buildings, including the row of houses extending towards the harbour, actually stands on reclaimed land that used to be part of the tidal bay or open water.
Proximity to the water was crucial for those involved in maritime trade, fishing, and goods transport, allowing direct access to the harbour for working families and businesses.
As the waterfront became more secure and reclaimed, it made sense to use the space for dwellings and support buildings tied to the harbour.
This area has also seen conversion of older buildings (including former warehouses) into houses or holiday cottages in more recent years, maintaining the pattern of development along the quayside.
While the sight of houses so close to the sea can seem unusual—especially given the available land nearby—it's a pattern seen in many harbourside villages historically dependent on direct access to the water for livelihood and commerce.
Today, these buildings add to the Isle of Whithorn's picturesque and historic character, with many offering unique harbour views and a tangible connection to the village's maritime heritage
On my trip to Scotland some years ago we made several trips from Edinburgh and one of them went to St. Andrews, world capital of golf.
We visited the city as well as the famous golf course and on the way back to the hotel we stopped a few minutes to visit the ruins of the old St. Andrews cathedral that was burned in its entirety by the Protestants in the wars of religion. I think I remember that this was what the tour guide told us about.
Walking around nearby, I found this monument that is an old partially restored arch that marked a city gate.
I can not tell you much more, since despite my efforts I have not got any historical data to add to my comment.
I think with photography is more than enough to make you an idea.
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En mi viaje a Escocia de hace algunos años hicimos varias excursiones desde Edimburgo y una de ellas fue a St. Andrews, capital mundial del golf.
Visitamos la ciudad así como el famoso campo de golf y en el camino de regreso al hotel paramos unos pocos minutos para visitar las ruinas de la antigua catedral de St. Andrews que fue quemada en su totalidad por los protestantes en las guerras de religión. Creo recordar que fue esto los que nos contó la guía de turno.
Paseando por las inmediaciones, me encontré con este monumento que es un viejo arco parcialmente restaurado que marcaba una puerta de la ciudad.
No puedo contaros mucho mas, ya que a pesar de mis esfuerzos no he conseguido ningún dato histórico que añadir a mi comentario.
Creo que con la fotografía es más que suficiente para haceros una idea.
Fortrose owes its origins to the decision in the mid 1200s by Bishop Robert to build a new Cathedral of Ross here to replace the Church of St Peter in nearby Rosemarkie. The heart of the town is therefore Cathedral Square, the tree-lined square surrounding the remains of Fortrose Cathedral.
Bishop Robert is said to have relocated the see to Fortrose between 1214 and 1249. The earliest ruins we see there today date back to about this time. Euphemia, Countess of Ross initiated an extension to the cathedral in the 1300s.
This historic homesteading building is at the Lees Ferry site on the Colorado River in the southwestern corner of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on the northeastern edge of Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. There is a boat launch at the site for water recreation and trailheads that ascend into the red cliffs for amazing views.
The site is 6 miles northeast of the village of Marble Canyon via Honey Moon Trail (or Lees Ferry Road) in Coconino County in north-central Arizona. Page, Arizona sits about 8 miles east-northeast of the site but is 45 miles away when driving via highways US 89A and US 89.
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A narrow canal path curves into shadow, leading the eye toward the brooding stone presence of Hargreaves Mill. Its weathered walls, boarded windows, and darkened openings rise above the still water like a relic from another age. Bare branches cut across the frame, undergrowth gathers at the edges, and the black-and-white tones deepen the atmosphere into something cinematic, haunted, and quietly monumental.
This is a scene of abandonment and endurance — a place where industry has faded, but its architecture still holds power. The water reflects fragments of stone and sky, while the path invites the viewer forward into silence, memory, and the weight of forgotten labour.
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Boxing Day night shoot in Cullen 2023 while we were on holiday over the Christmas period ....very quiet and very cold but very beautiful when seen under moon light ...going back again for Christmas 2025
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The Church of the Holy Apostles, right on the Greek-Albanian border, in the village of Molyvdoskepasto in the Municipality of Konitsa in the peripheral unit of Ioannina in Epirus is a very important and admirable post-Byzantine monument built in 1537 according to an lintel inscription
This is the centre of the small village of Hannington, which is a few miles north-west of Northampton. Hannington was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Evidence exists of habitation in the Bronze Age and in the time of the Roman occupation. Bronze Age worked flints have been found at three different locations in the parish, and there are traces of a Roman settlement just north of the present day village where Roman pottery has been found.
There are just four listed buildings in the village and three of them are in this picture. They date from the 1700s or later. The fourth, the Grade I-listed 13th century church, is out of shot to the right. Domestic buildings from that medieval era would have been wooden framed and built from wattle and daub. They have long since disappeared from the scene though sometimes you will see bumps in the ground where they once were.
Taking a chance, went to shoot the gatehouse of this castle owned by English Heritage in Donnington (near Newbury). As I setup on this very foggy night a brief gap appeared for the stars to shine though. My only shot like this, but the chance drive was worth it. The striking twin-towered gatehouse of 14th century Donnington Castle, near Newbury, survives within impressive earthworks. It shows the luxury enjoyed by Sir Richard Abberbury, Donnington's builder, whose private quarters lay within it. Both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I are thought to have stayed here.
The large defences built to protect the castle during the English Civil War still survive.
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Looking along one of the historic streets of St Andrews, the eye is naturally drawn towards North Point, the café closely associated with the university years of Prince William and Catherine. Beyond its beautiful stone buildings and timeless character, this quiet corner became part of a story that would later capture the world's attention. Here, the rich history of St Andrews quietly welcomed the beginning of a modern royal chapter.
Over the border today to our beautiful neighbour County of Shropshire, a first visit to Ludlow castle, I was happy to capture this image with the tree shadow filling the foreground. Very pleased with the visit, plenty to see and of course a walk about the town testing some of the many eateries !
The construction of Ludlow Castle started around 1085, with many later additions in the following two centuries. It is one of the most interesting castles in the Marches, in a dominant and imposing position high above the river Teme. It features examples of architecture from the Norman, Medieval and Tudor periods. The building of the castle led to the development of Ludlow itself, at first grouped around the castle; the impressive ruins of the castle occupy the oldest part of Ludlow.
In the late 12th and early 13th centuries the castle was extended, and part of the grid pattern of streets immediately to the south was obscured by the enlarged outer bailey. From 1233 onwards the town walls were constructed; Ludlow Castle stood within the circuit of the walls.
Ludlow Castle has played a key role in some turbulent events in English history. One of its 14th-century owners, Roger Mortimer, helped his mistress Queen Isabella, in the overthrow of her husband King Edward II. In 1473, the Prince of Wales and his brother were held here before their mysterious death in the Tower of London. In 1502 Prince Arthur, Henry VII's son and heir to the throne, died at Ludlow.