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The rose hip or rosehip, also called rose haw and rose hep, is the accessory fruit of the various species of rose plant. It is typically red to orange, but ranges from dark purple to black in some species. Rose hips begin to form after pollination of flowers in spring or early summer, and ripen in late summer through autumn.
Rose hips are used in bread and pies, jam, jelly, marmalade, syrup, soup, tea, wine, and other beverages.
Rose hips can be eaten raw, like berries, if care is taken to avoid the hairs inside the fruit.
Rose hips are commonly used in herbal tea, often blended with hibiscus. An oil is also extracted from the seeds. Rose hip soup, known as nyponsoppa in Swedish, is especially popular in Sweden. Rhodomel, a type of mead, is made with rose hips.
Rose hips can be used to make pálinka, the traditional Hungarian fruit brandy popular in Hungary, Romania, and other countries sharing Austro-Hungarian history. Rose hips are also the central ingredient of cockta, the fruity-tasting national soft drink of Slovenia. Summarized from Wikipedia
The first of only two supermoons of 2021 rose in a Super Pink Full Moon last night (April 26). The next and last Supermoon of 2021 will occur in May.
April full moon is also called the Pink Moon, but it has nothing to do with its color. According to NASA, the April moon got its name after the herb pink moss, also known as creeping phlox, moss phlox or mountain phlox, which is one of the earliest spring flowers appearing in the United States.
Supermoons are full moons that appear bigger in the sky than usual, though the difference may not be noticeable to the casual observer. During a supermoon, the full moon can appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than when it is at its farthest from Earth. That’s because it coincides with the moon's arrival at perigee, the closest point to Earth in its orbit.
Summarized from: www.space.com/super-pink-moon-supermoon-rises-april-2021
Situated right on the waterfront between Carrie Cates Court and the Shipyards District (near the Tap & Barrel) in North Vancouver, is ‘Megabench’. Over 1,000 red cedar boards make up the structure, smoothly twisted and shaped into the 48-metre-long bench on the edge of Burrard Inlet facing the Vancouver skyline.
The impressive undulating cedar bench [encourages] visitors to sit, lie down, play, eat, drink and generally be merry on it [...].
Summarized from this article:
www.pocobuildingsupplies.com/2016/09/21/city-of-north-van...
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Imagine to be here,
the city of magic, the city of art and architecture
the city of eternal romantic feelings in front of this sky lights and colors....
this is Venice....
I wish YOU all Magic....
The two churches are San Giorgio Maggiore and Redentore
both works by Andrea Palladio architect...
Andrea Palladio
(30 November 1508 – 19 August 1580)
was an Italian architect active in the Republic of Venice. Palladio, influenced by Roman and Greek architecture, primarily by Vitruvius, is widely considered to be the most influential individual in the history of architecture. All of his buildings are located in what was the Venetian Republic, but his teachings, summarized in the architectural treatise, The Four Books of Architecture, gained him wide recognition.The city of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
FOR MORE INFORMATIONS:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Palladio
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The primary purpose, motivation, and effect of the Incarnation is the predestination of all creation to glory in various orders, which requires the unity of human nature and the Word. Therefore, for Scotus the question of sin is immaterial insofar as the primary motivation for the Incarnation and the predestination of Christ are concerned. The Incarnation was inevitable because of God’s love for creation. Or, as George Kilcourse once summarized it so well, “Scotus’s cosmic Christ was not an afterthought of God, but God’s first thought, the paradigm of creation, revealing the innate capacity of the human person to be fulfilled in love.”
-The Franciscan heart of Thomas Merton : a new look at the spiritual inspiration of his life, thought, and writing / Daniel P. Horan, O.F.M.
Excerpt from uwaterloo.ca:
Description of the District
St. Clair Avenue Heritage Conservation District runs along St. Clair Avenue between Main Street and Delaware Avenue. The district consists of 23 properties. Twenty-one of these properties are residential and two are commercial.
Cultural Heritage Value of the District
The Heritage Conservation District Planning Study summarizes the value of the district in three points:
• Area has relatively significant historical/architectural structures that represent early 20th century architecture.
• Area was first developed in 1912 on the west side of the avenue, and development on the east side started in 1923.
• Original homeowners were significant individuals in the City of Hamilton.
Designation of the District
The designation of St. Clair Avenue Heritage Conservation District was initiated by the local residents association. According to the planning study, “The St. Clair Heritage District Planning Study evolved from the interest and effort of the St. Clair Homeowners Association and was encouraged by the Hamilton-Wentworth
Regional Planning and Development Department”. The district is protected by By-law 86-125, passed in 1986.
The rose hip or rosehip, also called rose haw and rose hep, is the accessory fruit of the various species of rose plant. It is typically red to orange, but ranges from dark purple to black in some species. Rose hips begin to form after pollination of flowers in spring or early summer, and ripen in late summer through autumn.
Rose hips are used in bread and pies, jam, jelly, marmalade, syrup, soup, tea, wine, and other beverages.
Rose hips can be eaten raw, like berries, if care is taken to avoid the hairs inside the fruit.
Rose hips are commonly used in herbal tea, often blended with hibiscus. An oil is also extracted from the seeds. Rose hip soup, known as nyponsoppa in Swedish, is especially popular in Sweden. Rhodomel, a type of mead, is made with rose hips.
Rose hips can be used to make pálinka, the traditional Hungarian fruit brandy popular in Hungary, Romania, and other countries sharing Austro-Hungarian history. Rose hips are also the central ingredient of cockta, the fruity-tasting national soft drink of Slovenia. Summarized from Wikipedia
Amsterdam - Bilderdijkstraat
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Excerpt from uwaterloo.ca:
Description of the District
St. Clair Avenue Heritage Conservation District runs along St. Clair Avenue between Main Street and Delaware Avenue. The district consists of 23 properties. Twenty-one of these properties are residential and two are commercial.
Cultural Heritage Value of the District
The Heritage Conservation District Planning Study summarizes the value of the district in three points:
• Area has relatively significant historical/architectural structures that represent early 20th century architecture.
• Area was first developed in 1912 on the west side of the avenue, and development on the east side started in 1923.
• Original homeowners were significant individuals in the City of Hamilton.
Designation of the District
The designation of St. Clair Avenue Heritage Conservation District was initiated by the local residents association. According to the planning study, “The St. Clair Heritage District Planning Study evolved from the interest and effort of the St. Clair Homeowners Association and was encouraged by the Hamilton-Wentworth
Regional Planning and Development Department”. The district is protected by By-law 86-125, passed in 1986.
Explore Jul 5, 2011 #313
Bavella massif, Corsica, France
"Bavella is a highlight of the corsican mountain. For a very good reason : fon one side the mountain pass, and on the other side the forest. It summarizes itself the particularities of the island relief, with dramatic rock formation and colours from most delicate red to the darkest grey and all “sprinkled” with giant Laricio pines."
www.go-to-corsica.com/bavella.html
Textures:
Skeletal Mess
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Excerpt from uwaterloo.ca:
Description of the District
St. Clair Avenue Heritage Conservation District runs along St. Clair Avenue between Main Street and Delaware Avenue. The district consists of 23 properties. Twenty-one of these properties are residential and two are commercial.
Cultural Heritage Value of the District
The Heritage Conservation District Planning Study summarizes the value of the district in three points:
• Area has relatively significant historical/architectural structures that represent early 20th century architecture.
• Area was first developed in 1912 on the west side of the avenue, and development on the east side started in 1923.
• Original homeowners were significant individuals in the City of Hamilton.
Designation of the District
The designation of St. Clair Avenue Heritage Conservation District was initiated by the local residents association. According to the planning study, “The St. Clair Heritage District Planning Study evolved from the interest and effort of the St. Clair Homeowners Association and was encouraged by the Hamilton-Wentworth
Regional Planning and Development Department”. The district is protected by By-law 86-125, passed in 1986.
Samples from Minais Gerais, Brazil
Quartz is a hard, crystalline mineral composed of silica (silicon dioxide). [...]. Since antiquity, varieties of quartz have been the most commonly used minerals in the making of jewelry and hardstone carvings, especially in Eurasia.
The word "quartz" is derived from the German word "Quarz", which had the same form in the first half of the 14th century in Middle High German and in East Central German[10] and which came from the Polish dialect term kwardy, which corresponds to the Czech term tvrdý ("hard"). The Ancient Greeks referred to quartz as κρύσταλλος (krustallos) derived from the Ancient Greek κρύος (kruos) meaning "icy cold", because some philosophers (including Theophrastus) apparently believed the mineral to be a form of supercooled ice.
[...] Its ideal crystal shape is a six-sided prism terminating with six-sided pyramids at each end. [...]. Summarized from Wikipedia
-- Twilight of the Maine Central --
The westbound from Northern Maine Junction passes through the interlocking plant of the former Stetson Siding near Etna Maine. After waiting for what seemed like forever, the slow drone of EMDs could be heard and we'd begin the chase at Carmel. Turning once again to Google Maps, the remnants of a fork signal could be seen and we decided to take a chance to drive back in. Couldn't believe my eyes when we got back there, it was like Pittsfield only much better.
This shot summarizes my experiences on the PAR District 1 territory. The Maine Central and even the Boston & Maine are time machines. Old signal installations both active and dark litter the railroad, track is all lighter rail with 4 hole bars. Telltales are at many of the bridges and crossings have the "toy bell". While I'd want to pull my hair out waiting for a shot sometimes, just about every shot was worth the wait. My only regret is that I didn't start coming up here sooner.
Tonight, the property and equipment of the Maine Central and Boston & Maine are to be conveyed to CSX. And scenes like this will begin to fade over time as CSX begins to "improve" the railroad. While I'm sure John and I will return again, it will never be the same.
Excerpt from uwaterloo.ca:
Description of the District
St. Clair Avenue Heritage Conservation District runs along St. Clair Avenue between Main Street and Delaware Avenue. The district consists of 23 properties. Twenty-one of these properties are residential and two are commercial.
Cultural Heritage Value of the District
The Heritage Conservation District Planning Study summarizes the value of the district in three points:
• Area has relatively significant historical/architectural structures that represent early 20th century architecture.
• Area was first developed in 1912 on the west side of the avenue, and development on the east side started in 1923.
• Original homeowners were significant individuals in the City of Hamilton.
Designation of the District
The designation of St. Clair Avenue Heritage Conservation District was initiated by the local residents association. According to the planning study, “The St. Clair Heritage District Planning Study evolved from the interest and effort of the St. Clair Homeowners Association and was encouraged by the Hamilton-Wentworth
Regional Planning and Development Department”. The district is protected by By-law 86-125, passed in 1986.
Ananas - "Birdy Head" is a new release available now thru July 30th only at the Kustom9 Event. Comes in multiple texture options or be like my bird brained self and get them all in a nice fatpack with hud.
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Junk Food - "Sour Gummi Worms" includes a bento animated holdable bag and 3 gummy works for your bento mouth. Available now on MP and in-world.
Junk Food In-World (New sim, it's like Disney but for foodies!):
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Junk Food on FB:
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Talamaty (Madagascar) - Ce que j’aime à Talamaty, c’est que malgré la proximité de la capitale, Antananarivo, on est déjà dans les espaces ruraux typiques de la Grande-Île.
Peu mécanisée, l’agriculture encore largement familiale, pèse près de 30 % dans le PIB et emploie encore 80 % de la population active.
Cette photo résume ce qu’est Madagascar aujourd’hui. Au fond, on aperçois les faubourgs de la capitale. Les camions eux, sont affectés à la construction d’une route qui coupe la zone humide en deux. Une route financée par la Chine. On voit aussi des amoncèlements de briques en argile fabriquées artisanalement.
Ce qui m’a incité à prendre cette photo, c’est l’homme dans sa barque qui regroupe ses canards qu’il va mettre à l’abri pour la nuit. J’ai attendu que le cycliste qui traverse le « pont » à pied, soit sur le côté pour déclencher.
Magalasy atmosphere
Talamaty (Madagascar) - What I like about Talamaty is that despite the proximity to the capital, Antananarivo, we are already in the typical rural areas of the Big Island.
Not very mechanized, agriculture, which is still largely family-based, accounts for nearly 30% of GDP and employs 80% of the working population.
This photo summarizes what Madagascar is today. In the background, you can see the suburbs of the capital. The trucks are assigned to the construction of a road that cuts the wetland in two. A Chinese-funded road. We also see heaps of clay bricks made by hand.
What prompted me to take this photo is the man in his boat gathering his ducks that he is going to shelter for the night. I waited until the cyclist crossing the "bridge" on foot was on the side to trigger.
This unique hotel caught our eye as we were enjoying a sunny stroll on the beautiful seaside promenade in Barcelona.
Designed by world-renowned architect Ricardo Bofill, W Barcelona, this 5 star hotel offering a combination of luxury and comfort in each of its 473 fabulous guestrooms and suites, is located on the beachfront along the famous Barceloneta Boardwalk. Each guest room and suite provide panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea and the city of Barcelona. [summarized from Google]
A lovely Winter's day on the West Coast
The Welcome Figure Totem Pole by Stan Joseph, located on the end of a large groyne on a curve in the Ambleside Park beach, is a West Vancouver landmark that is visible from Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park and the waterfront of West Vancouver. This Squamish figure welcomes visitors to Vancouver and the Squamish's historic land.
Constructed from an old growth cedar log from Hollyburn Mountain, the Welcome Figure is a gift from the Squamish Nation, marking K’aya’chtn (gathering of ocean canoes). In honour of the teachings and wisdom of the Squamish Nation grandmothers, the sculpture fosters respect for the land, animals and people that occupy it. Summarized from Google
With a takeover date finally announced, the former Algoma Central will once again change hands, this time going from CN to Watco. While the line was somewhat profitable in the early years under CN, it faded over the years to nearly nothing except for the Agawa Canyon tourist train. In another sad note, the ACR union could not reach an agreement with Watco and the ACR employees will not be retained and will be forced to relocate on CN, resign from CN, or apply for Watco. Despite the doom and gloom, the line with train moves is an absolute gem to shoot in some absolutely beautiful scenery.
In a more surreal scene that summarizes the current state of the ACR is the only for sure train, the Agawa Canyon train past the sadly forlorn Searchmont Depot. Once a busy stop on the ski train for people traveling to ski at the nearby resort, the depot is pretty much only standing because no one has committed to tearing it down as saving it at this stage is not feasible or financially sensible. While the transition is a painful one for many reasons, here is to hoping Watco can turn things around and make the line a destinantion for more than just the tourist train.
Sitting regally on a glacial erratic of pink granite, the ground squirrel looked so good that I had to stop for a shot. Nice soft light. To spend any time photographing them is to invite all kinds of scorn from some of the locals, who can see no reason whatsoever for taking a picture of their nemesis rodent. The "gopher" that digs holes in their pastures and dams. To summarize, "They're not real popular around here."
So it goes. We humans tend to vilify any wildlife species that finds itself in direct competition with us. I knew an old woman who would swerve on the local roads to intentionally run over ground squirrels, while doing the same to avoid hitting rattlesnakes.
But without Richardson's Ground Squirrels, we wouldn't have any Ferruginous Hawks; their diet is comprised almost exclusively of these rodents. They feed a lot of coyotes, badgers, owls, eagles, weasels, foxes, and other predators, too. A keystone species, you might say.
I feel no need to explain myself to the incredulous or to those merely lacking imagination. I'm interested in anything with fur, feathers, or scales. Admittedly, these guys aren't very high on my want list, because they are so common and relatively easy to photograph. Nevertheless, if it is willing to pose for me so nicely, I'll take the shot!
Photographed along the access road to Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2025 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
Excerpt from uwaterloo.ca:
Description of the District
St. Clair Avenue Heritage Conservation District runs along St. Clair Avenue between Main Street and Delaware Avenue. The district consists of 23 properties. Twenty-one of these properties are residential and two are commercial.
Cultural Heritage Value of the District
The Heritage Conservation District Planning Study summarizes the value of the district in three points:
• Area has relatively significant historical/architectural structures that represent early 20th century architecture.
• Area was first developed in 1912 on the west side of the avenue, and development on the east side started in 1923.
• Original homeowners were significant individuals in the City of Hamilton.
Designation of the District
The designation of St. Clair Avenue Heritage Conservation District was initiated by the local residents association. According to the planning study, “The St. Clair Heritage District Planning Study evolved from the interest and effort of the St. Clair Homeowners Association and was encouraged by the Hamilton-Wentworth
Regional Planning and Development Department”. The district is protected by By-law 86-125, passed in 1986.
Sovereign nations are obsolete. All forms of government are out of date. They lag behind technological development and modern ideas, such as Network states. These Network states will “transcend” nations. They will “regenerate the earth.” A variety of progressive ideas make up the concept of the Network state. These ideas form a dream of a new society. The Network state is a parallel society that will transform our world. It’s a “radical roadmap to replace democracy,” to “reshape society.” It’s a blueprint for the future. “The next Global superpower will be a Network state!” Corporations and billionaires are buying up land with the idea of forming independent countries (Network states) within sovereign countries. They want to establish their own governance. Divide and conquer! They want to operate outside the reach of government laws and oversight. They want to abolish the copyright system. They want to evade taxation. “We anticipate that the apparently solid power of nation-states currently devoted to mass democracy will splinter in tens of thousands of fragments into a system more reminiscent of the medieval period than the modern industrial age.” Like parasites, these Network states will kill the host country. Then we will enter the age of techno-feudalism, “the age of super-monopolies and super-exploitation.” The rich are playing a chess game for power. The peasants are but pawns.
They want to be kings of their Network states! Their feudal lands will be populated by peasants. People from around the world will migrate to them. Open borders! Quick, rubber-stamp all those work visas from the third world! The corporations and billionaires will have a constant flow of cheap slave labour. This system will “transition us beyond the confines of socialism and capitalism.” They don’t want socialist and capitalist governments impeding their ability to make money with roadblocks or red tape. They call their system Cosmo-localism. Woohoo! Cosmo-slavery! It’s a “post-capitalist” system. It “can be summarized with the acronym ‘DGML,’ or design globally and manufacture locally.” You got it, Network states are giant factories. Giant sweatshops! Network states will network with each other around the world. They sound a lot like the gulags. They are worldwide islands of slave labour camps. Or you could just call them 15-minute cities.
If you don’t think these things are happening, then watch Tech Billionaires’ Shocking Plot for Rural America:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHlcAx-I0oY
Revelation 17:12-13 “The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but who for one hour will receive authority as kings along with the Beast. They have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the Beast.”
Bow to the techno-feudal king, the man of the hour, the Beast! His Cosmo-slave system will require a biometric ID-chip. The Beast, with his ten horns, will trample the whole earth. He will crush his subjects underfoot with war, famine, and plague. The gulags of hell are ever-increasing; its captives are in torment every hour.
Jassim.
*Mashallah, allah layheenkum jmee3. :)
Photographed by: HBA.
You don't know how I'm feeling. I have yet to vocalize Desire deep inside me.
Can you see it in my eyes? I tremble when I'm near you
Heat travels up my thighs and I want you with an urgency
That I just can't describe. Dare I reach out to touch you? Do you think you'd realize
How much I want and need you? Can you see it in my eyes? I long to say, "I love you,"
But am scared of your reply. Terrified like a child I've become paralyzed.
The camouflaged emotions Lead to pain and silent cries.
And yet I just can't tell you. Don't you see it in my eyes?
Confessing through this poem my dilemma summarized.
The feeling's quite cathartic, But will lead to my demise.
Not new but still relevant!
The Cadini di Misurina form a subgroup at the southern end of the Sexten Dolomites and are located in the province of Belluno in Italy. The mountain landscape, which is very impressive due to numerous spectacular rocky peaks and pinnacles, is bordered by Lake Misurina in the west, the Drei Zinnen in the north and the Val d'Ansiei in the south and east and is considered a paradise for climbers. The highest mountain is the Cima Cadin di San Lucano (2839 m). As part of the Dolomite groups summarized by UNESCO under the "Northern Dolomites", the Cadini Group with all subgroups has been part of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 26, 2009 (source: Wikipedia).
On the far right in the background I suspect the Sorapis.
Die Cadini di Misurina bilden als Untergruppe den südlichen Abschluss der Sextener Dolomiten und befinden sich in der Provinz Belluno in Italien. Die aufgrund zahlreicher spektakulärer Felsgipfel und Zinnen sehr eindrucksvolle Gebirgslandschaft wird im Westen vom Misurinasee, im Norden von den Drei Zinnen und im Süden und Osten vom Val d’Ansiei begrenzt und gilt als ein Paradies für Kletterer. Der höchste Berg ist die Cima Cadin di San Lucano (2839 m). Als Teil der von der UNESCO unter „Nördliche Dolomiten“ zusammengefassten Dolomitengruppen, gehört die Cadini-Gruppe mit allen Untergruppen seit dem 26. Juni 2009 zum UNESCO Welterbe Dolomiten (Quelle: Wikipedia).
Ganz rechts im Hintergrund vermute ich die Sorapis.
From Bill Davenport: "Like a lot of the exotic foreign art we like best, it's a mirror of ourselves: "Jurassic Age" by Chinese artist Sui Jianguo summarizes the current craze for Chinese art with such an unexpectedly astute awareness of American perceptions of China and Chinese art, it makes me wonder if the artist was educated here, or lived here, or has simply hired a topnotch US market research team. That box isn't just a cage; it's a shipping crate- plates of steel attached to the bronze dinosaur's feet are to facilitate mounting the piece in a sculpture garden. It's chin and tail rest on padded foam inserts. It's a portrait of a piece of art fresh off the boat. It's a satirical portrait of the cheap, garish toys that define Americans perception of Chinese imports. Silly but menacing, it evokes and ridicules our xenophobic fears: if it gets loose, this dinosaur is going to take over the museum. And of course, being from China, it's hastily sprayed a bright Communist red."
Excerpt from uwaterloo.ca:
Description of the District
St. Clair Avenue Heritage Conservation District runs along St. Clair Avenue between Main Street and Delaware Avenue. The district consists of 23 properties. Twenty-one of these properties are residential and two are commercial.
Cultural Heritage Value of the District
The Heritage Conservation District Planning Study summarizes the value of the district in three points:
• Area has relatively significant historical/architectural structures that represent early 20th century architecture.
• Area was first developed in 1912 on the west side of the avenue, and development on the east side started in 1923.
• Original homeowners were significant individuals in the City of Hamilton.
Designation of the District
The designation of St. Clair Avenue Heritage Conservation District was initiated by the local residents association. According to the planning study, “The St. Clair Heritage District Planning Study evolved from the interest and effort of the St. Clair Homeowners Association and was encouraged by the Hamilton-Wentworth
Regional Planning and Development Department”. The district is protected by By-law 86-125, passed in 1986.
The novel "Cuore" written by Edmondo De Amicis is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces of Italian literature.
The novel is written in the form of a diary, written by the young protagonist Enrico Bottini, known as "Cuore". Bottini recounts the daily experiences of his classmates, each of whom represents a different aspect of Italian society at the end of the nineteenth century.
Enrico narrates the daily experiences of his classmates, each representing a different aspect of Italian society at that time. The main themes of the novel are: the importance of education, friendship and solidarity, patriotism as a national identity, which can be summarized in the importance of moral values and a sense of duty.
This is a composite image of the same photo, one with the bird (Yellow Warbler) and the other with the bird removed. Needless to say that the photo with the bird looks much better and more appealing than the one without it. The same goes with mother nature. A recent study, published in the journal Science, summarized that 3 billion birds disappeared from Canada and US in the last 50 years as a result of the habitat loss, pesticide use and other environmental impact. Hard to imagine a world without birds or bird song. Here's the link to more detailed info from Cornel Lab: www.allaboutbirds.org/vanishing-1-in-4-birds-gone/?__hstc...
Excerpt from uwaterloo.ca:
Description of the District
St. Clair Avenue Heritage Conservation District runs along St. Clair Avenue between Main Street and Delaware Avenue. The district consists of 23 properties. Twenty-one of these properties are residential and two are commercial.
Cultural Heritage Value of the District
The Heritage Conservation District Planning Study summarizes the value of the district in three points:
• Area has relatively significant historical/architectural structures that represent early 20th century architecture.
• Area was first developed in 1912 on the west side of the avenue, and development on the east side started in 1923.
• Original homeowners were significant individuals in the City of Hamilton.
Designation of the District
The designation of St. Clair Avenue Heritage Conservation District was initiated by the local residents association. According to the planning study, “The St. Clair Heritage District Planning Study evolved from the interest and effort of the St. Clair Homeowners Association and was encouraged by the Hamilton-Wentworth
Regional Planning and Development Department”. The district is protected by By-law 86-125, passed in 1986.
The Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis) is a medium-sized raptor specialized almost exclusively in hunting apple snails in freshwater wetlands. This strong dependence on a single type of prey closely ties it to healthy marsh environments, where it finds both food and the vegetation it uses as support during its foraging movements.
In the image, a single individual appears in three successive flight positions, the result of a stacked sequence that shows how it progresses with controlled, relatively short movements, alternating gentle rises and drops while keeping its gaze fixed downward. This pattern allows it to carefully scan the water surface and emergent vegetation in search of snails.
The individual shows the typical adult male coloration, with dark gray-brown tones and reddish-orange legs and cere. In flight, the white base of the tail contrasts clearly with the rest of the body and is an important field mark for identifying the species. Its broad, rounded wings sustain slow, steady movement appropriate for this precise search behavior. The slender, strongly hooked bill—visible in the image—is a specialized adaptation that allows the kite to extract the snail’s flesh from its shell, demonstrating the high degree of ecological specialization of this raptor.
This low, buoyant, and attentive flight style summarizes the Snail Kite’s strategy as it patrols the wetlands where it feeds.
• Gavilán caracolero, Milano caracolero
• Gavião-de-aruá, Gavião-pescador, Caramujeiro
• Snail Kite
Scientific classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Accipitriformes
Family: Accipitridae
Genus: Rostrhamus
Species: R. sociabilis
Adult specimen
Laguna Garzón area, Maldonado–Rocha border, Uruguay
What pops up in your mind when you hear the name Africa? Well, its’s the natural forests and wildlife. This photo above summarizes how scenic and interesting Safari’s in Africa are. To witness the orange and yellow glow gleaming on a Safari Jeep at the fall of dusk from your own eyes can be pleasing, isn’t it?
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La façade de Brissac est de style Louis XIII. Elle fut élevée au début du XVIIe siècle, mais elle est restée inachevée. Elle est encadrée par deux tours médiévales, qui sont les derniers vestiges d’un château plus ancien, construit au XVe siècle par Pierre de Brézé, ministre de Louis XI. Ce contraste, de style et d’époque, est tout à fait fortuit, en voici l’explication: Pendant les guerres de religion, les armées catholiques et protestantes se disputèrent le château, qui fut même assiégé un temps par Henri IV. Cette longue période de troubles laissa le château fortement endommagé et inhabitable, jusqu’en 1600 année qui marque le début de la reconstruction. Le premier duc de Brissac confia les travaux à son architecte Jacques Corbineau et ensemble, ils décidèrent d’élever un vaste château-palais en lieu et place de l’ancienne forteresse. Les ouvriers se mirent à l’œuvre en démolissant l’ancien édifice au fur et à mesure qu’ils construisaient le nouveau. Mais la mort du premier duc en 1621 a pour conséquence l’arrêt brutal et définitif du chantier qui ne sera jamais achevé par ses successeurs. Les deux tours vouées à la démolition subsistèrent, tandis que l’aile droite ne sera jamais construite et voilà pourquoi la porte d’entrée n’est pas au centre de la façade. Le grand-père de l’actuel propriétaire usait d’une formule pour résumer l’histoire de sa demeure, il disait : Brissac est « un château neuf à demi-construit dans un château vieux à demi-détruit ».
The facade of Brissac is Louis XIII style. It was raised at the beginning of the 17th century, but it remained unfinished. It is framed by two medieval towers, which are the last vestiges of an older castle, built in the 15th century by Pierre de Breze, minister of Louis XI. This contrast, of style and period, is quite fortuitous, here is the explanation: During the wars of religion, the catholic and Protestant armies disputed the castle, which was even besieged a time by Henry IV. This long period of unrest left the castle heavily damaged and uninhabitable, until the year 1600 marked the beginning of the reconstruction. The first Duke of Brissac entrusted the works to his architect Jacques Corbineau and together they decided to build a vast castle-palace instead of the old fortress. The workers set to work demolishing the old building as they built the new building. But the death of the first duke in 1621 resulted in a sudden and definitive stoppage of the construction site that will never be completed by his successors. The two towers dedicated to demolition remained, while the right wing will never be built and that is why the front door is not in the center of the facade. The grandfather of the current owner used a formula to summarize the history of his home, he said: Brissac is "a new castle half-built in a half-destroyed old castle."
We were walking down the path when we saw and heard this tree fall. It was loud. So we can summarize that when a tree falls in the woods, yes ti does make a sound, a very loud sound
Artist Rebecca Bayer's Merge, a 366-metre-long shock of colour, stretches along Highway 1 between Mountain Highway and Fern Street is one of the final pieces of the $200-million Lower Lynn Improvement Project, intended to shield the Inter River neighbourhood from highway noise. Bayer chose the 20 different colours specifically because they are found in the flora, fauna and landmarks from the Lynn Valley area. Summarized info from: www.nsnews.com/local-news/massive-art-piece-adorns-highwa...
Pausanias identifies the subject of the east pediment:
the preparations for the chariot race between Pelops, who gave his name to the Peloponnese, and Oinomaos, king of Pisa, for the hand of Oinomaos's
daughter, Hippodameia .
The basic elements of the myth can be summarized as follows:
Oinomaos had invited suitors to vie for Hippodameia by competing with him in a chariot race.
Thirteen had made the
attempt and failed, costing them their heads.Pelops was the fourteenth to compete, and he succeeded, winning both the hand of Hippodameia and the kingdom of Oinomaos.
Differing accounts of how Pelops won are preserved in written
sources, from which two distinctive variants emerge.
The "divine favor" version claims that Pelops won with help from Poseidon, his erstwhile
lover, who provided Pelops with special, infallible, winged horses.
The earliest preserved written source for this version of the myth is Pindar, Olympian 1, composed ca. 476 B.c.15 The "cheating" version maintains that Pelops bribed Oinomaoss charioteer to substitute wax for the metal linchpins of
Oinomaoss chariot, so that, when the race began, the chariot fell apart
and Pelops won.
The charioteer subsequently threw himself, or was
pushed, off a cliff and, as he fell, he called down a curse on the house of Pelopsthe famous curse of the house of Atreus, one of Pelops's descen
dants. Pherekydes, provides the first attestation of this version of the myth, though it may have existed prior to this
date.
Pelops is often credited with founding the Olympic games, which,
according to legend, were instigated by this chariot race
Campione del Garda ist ein Ortsteil von Tremosine sul Garda auf der westlichen Seite des Gardasees in der Provinz Brescia in der Region Lombardei.
Campione del Garda is a frazione of Tremosine sul Garda Lake on the Western side of Lake Garda, province of Brescia, in Lombardy.
The history is here very well summarized:
Die bewegte Geschichte ist hier sehr gut zusammengefasst:
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campione_del_Garda
Unten am See, ein Stück der bekannten Strasse "Gardesana Occidentale".
Down at the Lake, the famous road "Gardesana Occidentale".
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strada_Statale_45_bis_Gardesana_Occ...
Excerpt from uwaterloo.ca:
Description of the District
St. Clair Avenue Heritage Conservation District runs along St. Clair Avenue between Main Street and Delaware Avenue. The district consists of 23 properties. Twenty-one of these properties are residential and two are commercial.
Cultural Heritage Value of the District
The Heritage Conservation District Planning Study summarizes the value of the district in three points:
• Area has relatively significant historical/architectural structures that represent early 20th century architecture.
• Area was first developed in 1912 on the west side of the avenue, and development on the east side started in 1923.
• Original homeowners were significant individuals in the City of Hamilton.
Designation of the District
The designation of St. Clair Avenue Heritage Conservation District was initiated by the local residents association. According to the planning study, “The St. Clair Heritage District Planning Study evolved from the interest and effort of the St. Clair Homeowners Association and was encouraged by the Hamilton-Wentworth
Regional Planning and Development Department”. The district is protected by By-law 86-125, passed in 1986.
Yeah, I shoot about 300 rolls with my Mamiya 7ii since it was gifted to me by imaginary santa nearly 3 years ago. The gift also included the 135 mm adapter kit and the 43mm and the 150mm lenses. On christmas eve I opened the package. There she was, my Isabella (aka the Mamiya 7ii).
So, what do I think about the Mamiya... after 300 rolls with film?
I can summarize my experience with two words; WAAAAY OVERRATED!!!!
I really thought this camera would make me a better photographer. But the fact is; I have only about 1-3% "success" rate or "keepers" since I've starting making photos with it. That is about one good photo or keeper for every 3 rolls I shoot. I have no problem to admit I'm not worthy of a Mamiya 7.
It's like giving a formula one car to a blind guy.
A couple of months after I got the camera, I went to Venice. I remember the first night. I was out taking night photos. A couple of german dudes came up to me asking if I was shooting with the Mamiya 7? I proudly said; yeeees! One of them followed up by asking how long I been doing analog photography. I politely replied I've been doing film for about a year. They both rolled their eyes in disbelief. And, went off without sayin one more word.
The few photos I even think is "good", peoples have questioned. A while ago I posted a night photo (long exposure) from Venice. I REALLY thought this was my moment to shine on Flickr. The photo started well after I posted it. Then, a russian guy commented the photo. Saying that my exposure was way of, that the highlights was blown away and poorly executed. After that comment, the photo "died" faster than the speed of light.
Not even one more like. Flickr users sure read the comments, and thats a good thing. The day after I went to my archives,
to check the negative. Scanned the photo numerous times. I found nothing wrong with it. The negative was perfect. It was developed with stand development. So I even had more latitude to work with. I deleted the comment. The guy commenting has over 8000 followers, so he was probarbly right. I indeed think my photos is actually better than they actually are, so I use the hastag #shittyphotograper on ocations just to remind myself.
Note; I posted the photo in the comment section. I really like to know what is wrong with this photo. So I can learn from my mistakes, and avoid this in my future work/posts. Used a diffusion filter (not a fan of sunstars in my photos). Also, shot this at f/11 to retain as much shadow details as possible. Maybe that's why this might look overexposed, overdeveloped etc.) I don't know....
The lenses;
Like I said, I was gifted this camera with the 80, 43 & 150mm lenses. I read a lot of reviews sayin' these lenses has exellent micro-contrast. I have no idea what that is, so I'm not going to bother you with those details. Some complain with focus issues with the 150mm lens. I have no problem with mine.
My Isabella deserves better, no doubt about that. But we are slowly getting along. The goal for 2026 is a 4-5% keepers or "hit-rate". Maybe I'm reaching for the sky here.
Despite my serious "lack of bangers for likes" issues with my Mamiya 7ii, it feels like I scored the hottest "chick" at the prom, every time I load her (the camera) with film (howdy Bergger Pancro).
Thanks for reading this "not so in-depth review" of the Mamiya 7ii.
Cheers, Jonny
Location; Pałac w Bożkowie, Poland
Mamiya 7ii
Bergger Pancro 400
Dev; Adox Atomal 49
Developed and scanned at home
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The chaos summarized in a single picture. From the top of the Charminar monument and using a slow shutter speed to give some emphasis on the motion.
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Vielleicht würde man irgendeine andere Aufgabe in der Redaktion für ihn haben. Oder er würde als Sachbearbeiter zu einem Buchverlag gehen, dafür sollte es wohl noch reichen.
Dumpf sass er da und starrte auf die alte Schreibmaschine. Eigentlich starrte er ja nur zurück, denn die Maschine, so schien es ihm, schaute ihn höhnisch an; höhnisch und auch regelrecht feindselig. Von seinem Onkel hatte er sie geerbt, einem erfolgreichen und beliebten Korrespondenten der «Goldenen Zwanziger». Mit Beginn der grossen neuen Zeit hatte man ihn dann aber mit sanftem Zureden in den wohlverdienten Ruhestand genötigt. Er selbst benutzte die Maschine nur sparsam: Nur, wenn er etwas wirklich Grosses und Wichtiges hatte, so wie eigentlich jetzt.
Noch einmal hatte er sich Kaffee eingegossen, noch einmal war er das dünne Heft durchgegangen, in dem er die Kernpunkte seiner Recherche zusammengefasst hatte. Jetzt lag das Notizbuch nutzlos vor ihm und er sah dem Kaffee beim langsamen Erkalten zu.
Gefühlt unzählige Blätter hatte er in die Maschine gespannt, einige Worte, vielleicht auch mal ein bis zwei Sätze geschrieben, schliesslich die Seite herausgezogen – oder eher herausgerissen – und zerknüllt.
Die Recherche hatte er in seiner Freizeit durchgeführt, die Bilder zum Beweis mit seiner eigenen Kamera gemacht, die Filme privat gekauft und entwickelt. Eine fertige Arbeit von massgenauer Leitartikellänge hatte er in einigen Tagen dem Chefredakteur und dem Herausgeber auf den Schreibtisch legen wollen, so wie er es schon einmal gemacht hatte. Damals hatte man ihn schon wissen lassen, dass man sein Vorgehen nicht wirklich schätzte. Eine Sonderzahlung und einen Sonderurlaub hatte er dennoch bekommen. Und so wäre es wohl wieder gekommen, wobei es ihm darauf nicht wirklich ankam.
Doch jetzt, wo er dachte, dass es eigentlich schon so gut wie geschafft sei, wusste er nicht, wie er beginnen sollte. Und er wusste auch, dass das so bleiben würde. Und wenn er DIESE Geschichte nicht schreiben konnte, konnte er überhaupt nichts mehr schreiben – jedenfalls nichts, was irgendeine Bedeutung hatte.
(Teil der Serie: Ein Bild und eine Geschichte. Copyright Der Sekretär, 2024. Alle Rechte vorbehalten.)
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They might have some other job for him in the editorial department. Or he could go to a book publisher as a clerk, for which he should probably still be good enough.
He sat there dully and stared at the old typewriter. Actually, he was just staring back, because the machine, it seemed to him, was looking at him with a sneer; with a sneer and downright hostility. He had inherited it from his uncle, a successful and popular correspondent of the "Golden Twenties". At the beginning of the great new era, however, he had been gently coerced into a well-deserved retirement. He himself only used the machine sparingly: only when he had something really big and important, like now.
Once again, he had poured himself a cup of coffee, once again he had gone through the thin notebook in which he had summarized the key points of his research. Now the notebook lay uselessly in front of him and he watched the coffee slowly getting cold.
He had fed what felt like countless sheets of paper into the machine, written a few words, maybe even a sentence or two, then finally pulled out the page - or rather ripped it out - and crumpled it up.
He had done the investigation in his spare time, taken the pictures as proof with his own camera, privately bought and developed the films. In a few days' time, he had wanted to put a finished piece the exact length of an editorial on the desk of the editor-in-chief and the publisher, just as he had done once before. At that time, they had already let him know that they didn't really appreciate his approach. Nevertheless, he had received a special payment and special vacation. And so it would probably have happened again, although that wasn't really important to him.
But now that he thought it was as good as done, he didn't know how to start. And he also knew that it would stay that way. And if he couldn't write THIS story, he couldn't write anything again - at least nothing that had any meaning.
(Part of the series: A picture and a story. Copyright by Secretary, 2024, all rights reserved.)
september 2020
This hotel "zum Schwarzen Kreuz" is one of the oldest hotels in the city.
It's mentioned in 1166 under an other name, An der Brücke"
People of different ranks and nationalities have come here over the centuries: Dutch, French, Swedes, Spaniards and locals, knights, brushwood, pilgrims, merchants, musicians, couriers, mercenaries and marauders, citizens, farmers and officials, students, artists and the Tourists today who are looking for relaxation or tranquility here.
All of these types were captured by artists on the oak shutters of the upper floors of the house in the costumes of their time.
The copper disc in the gable above it represents a sun wheel with the signs of the zodiac. In it, as it were, the times and fates of all people who went in and out of this house are summarized. The 4 window frames on the ground floor show the location and the historically significant dates for the house and place in copper drifting. You will find the detailed explanation in our house.
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Found a set of images from one of our last trips while still living in Arkansas. Even though we lived right on the Missouri border, I never paid much attention to the attractions in the area. But when we did a cursory search, some exciting spots came up, and the Hodgson grist mill was relatively close, and on a Sunday, we were able to visit and enjoy the natural spring and the historic mill without any crowds.
The lack of any crowds meant I could test out the many composition techniques and what caught my attention here at the spring was how an image changes by changing the tripod's height while using a wide focal length. To summarize, the height at which you mount the camera and the angle of tilt determines the amount of mid-ground in your image. Here I have kept the camera at eye level, angling down to completely remove the overcast sky and get some blurred water in the stream. With the tree trunk adding visual interest to the foreground.
Please read my blogpost in which I summarized all reviews, articles in magazines and blogs as well as a short video which were published about the June 2021 exhibition 'Anja's Surrealism' by Anja Neobookie @ Nitroglobus
exploringslwithdido.blogspot.com/2021/06/in-press-anjas-s...
AND... don't forget to visit the exhibition Anja's Surrealism' it will be on the walls of Nitroglobus till the end of June.
I'd say that this picture summarizes this year
-dark concerns and light hopes above
-fog further away and closer clear waters
-harbor of resilience from those close by and those far away
-stable beacon of hope
~be good~
"Wrentits form tight monogamous pair bonds, which are normally lifelong. Both sexes defend the territory throughout the year with distinctive songs that have been aptly called "the voice of the chaparral." The male habitually shares in incubation and is normally in vocal contact at all times with the female, and the pair is even known to roost together, forming contiguous "feather-balls," and to mutually preen. The young commonly remain in family flocks for at least 30 days after fledging and, on occasion, use their natal territory for breeding.
With few exceptions, most of our current knowledge on the behavior, life history, breeding ecology, and demography of the Wrentit has come from two studies, both in the San Francisco Bay region of California. Most information on life-history originated from Mary M. Erickson, under the guidance of Professor Joseph Grinnell, in an intensive 4-year study in a chaparral canyon in Berkeley, California (Erickson 1938). Her insightful and highly detailed study (summarized in a 332-page monograph), followed, year-round, the life history of 21 territorial pairs and individuals. "
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I can summarize it in one short statement: I love old stones 😍.
Captured in the Colegiata de Santa Juliana in Santillana Del Mar, a pearl in Spain's North, a town as if picked from a fairy-tale.
Explored April 18, 2024
''You will be sent to an abandoned island on your own, you will be allowed only one piece of music, just one melody, one song of your own wish, to carry with you.
Which last melody would you chose to bring?''
Chilkoot Entrance Song by Dakhká Khwáan Dancers
This song, these words, these drums - have been carried, embedded into bloodlines for centuries.
There is no second thought nor choice for me. Instead, the challenge is summarizing how beautiful, yet powerful, it is to be connected to such a deep-rooted, rich culture.
I was raised on an isolated island, submersed within a temperate rainforest. Hidden from the world. Being sent to an abandoned island would feel like going home.
I choose this song because it evokes so many memories, so many emotions.. it'd be like opening a vault on any given day.
Sidenote: Tlingit society is divided into two matrilineal groups called moieties. Raven/yéil and eagle/ch'aak.
Quick shoutout to thank Cecilia and Elizabeth for initiating the challenge and to Klint Kord for inviting me to take part.
I'd like to invite Adi (thanks for your patience), Abella and Parker.
Sobre el crucero se alza la magnífica cúpula con un mosaico de Santiago Padrós. De frente, se observa en el centro la imagen, típicamente bizantina y románica, del “Pantocrator”: Cristo todopoderoso, Rey y Juez, en majestad, con el libro de la Vida en el que aparece inscrita la frase “Ego sum lux mundi” (“Yo soy la luz del mundo”). La típica “mandorla o almendra mística” del arte románico que le rodea está conformada por alas de serafines y querubines. La presencia de los ángeles en el Cielo está claramente representada asimismo por otros más en el mosaico, con incensarios y espadas, según las descripciones simbólicas de algunos textos del Antiguo y del Nuevo Testamento.
Por debajo de Cristo se observa el tema del triunfo o la exaltación de la Santa Cruz, titular del santuario. La “Vera Cruz”, la verdadera cruz de Nuestro Señor, está siendo ensalzada sobre el Monte Calvario, donde se descubren las de los dos ladrones que fueron crucificados a sus lados.
A la derecha de Jesucristo se sitúa un grupo amplio de santos españoles con Santiago el Mayor a la cabeza, y a la izquierda otro de mártires españoles presididos por San Pablo (es decir, los dos Apóstoles que, según la tradición, vinieron a predicar a España). Se encuentra aquí resumida toda la Historia de España como nación católica.
Desde el lado opuesto, en el centro se sitúa el grupo de la Asunción de la Virgen, elevada al cielo por ángeles desde una montaña que representa la de Montserrat. La representación de Montserrat se debe a los siguientes motivos: la Virgen de esta advocación es la Patrona de Cataluña, Padrós era catalán (concretamente de Tarrasa), además su esposa tenía ese nombre y en cierto momento estuvo a punto de venir una comunidad de monjes benedictinos de Montserrat a hacerse cargo del santuario, antes de que se tratara con la Abadía de Silos. Sobre la montaña se descubre la sierra de carpintero, de tal modo que está plasmado así el escudo de la Abadía de Montserrat. En la propia montaña, por otro lado, existe una vieira, venera o concha de Santiago, en alusión al nombre del artista, y la inscripción referente a su elaboración por él.
A los lados del grupo de la Asunción de la Virgen están los caídos civiles y religiosos y los caídos militares en la Guerra de 1936-39.
El mosaico, de más de cinco millones de teselas, fue elaborado en plano en el Teatro Real de Madrid, con la dificultad de tener que incorporarlo luego a un plano abovedado, de cúpula, lo cual se hizo por el denominado método indirecto. Por eso, una vez instalado, Padrós observó que entre la columna central de ángeles del grupo de la Asunción (la única columna diseñada originalmente) y los dos grupos de caídos, especialmente el de los contendientes, había un espacio muy grande. Para romper esa distancia, ya sobre el sitio decidió levantar otras dos columnas laterales de ángeles de tamaño más pequeño y juguetones.
El genio artístico de Padrós le llevó a realizar retratos reales de personajes, tanto históricos (algunos santos, por ejemplo San Ignacio y Santa Teresa), como otros que dibujaba en el Metro de Madrid para plasmarlos en el mosaico, y como su propio autorretrato y el de su esposa, o bien el de otros personajes notables de la época (entre ellos, Miguel de Unamuno en el papel de San Raimundo de Fitero).
Para salvar el mosaico de las humedades que se preveían y que de hecho se observan a simple vista en varias partes de la Basílica, Diego Méndez construyó una doble cúpula: sobre la del mosaico, que está recubierta por una capa de tela asfáltica que la impermeabiliza, existe un vano muy amplio y otra cúpula superior.
Above the transept rises the magnificent dome with a mosaic by Santiago Padrós. From the front, the image, typically Byzantine and Romanesque, of the “Pantocrator” can be seen in the center: Almighty Christ, King and Judge, in majesty, with the book of Life in which the phrase “Ego sum lux mundi” is inscribed. ("I am the light of the world"). The typical “mandorla or mystical almond” of the Romanesque art that surrounds it is made up of the wings of seraphim and cherubs. The presence of angels in Heaven is also clearly represented by others in the mosaic, with censers and swords, according to the symbolic descriptions of some texts from the Old and New Testaments.
Below Christ the theme of the triumph or exaltation of the Holy Cross, owner of the sanctuary, is observed. The “True Cross”, the true cross of Our Lord, is being exalted on Mount Calvary, where those of the two thieves who were crucified at its sides are discovered.
To the right of Jesus Christ there is a large group of Spanish saints with James the Greater at the head, and to the left another of Spanish martyrs presided over by Saint Paul (that is, the two Apostles who, according to tradition, came to preach in Spain ). The entire History of Spain as a Catholic nation is summarized here.
From the opposite side, in the center is the group of the Assumption of the Virgin, raised to heaven by angels from a mountain that represents Montserrat. The representation of Montserrat is due to the following reasons: the Virgin of this invocation is the Patroness of Catalonia, Padrós was Catalan (specifically from Terrassa), in addition his wife had that name and at one point a community of monks was about to come. Benedictines of Montserrat to take charge of the sanctuary, before dealing with the Abbey of Silos. On the mountain the carpenter's saw is discovered, in such a way that the coat of arms of the Abbey of Montserrat is depicted in this way. On the mountain itself, on the other hand, there is a scallop, scallop or shell of Santiago, in allusion to the name of the artist, and the inscription referring to its creation by him.
On the sides of the group of the Assumption of the Virgin are the civil and religious fallen and the military fallen in the War of 1936-39.
The mosaic, of more than five million tesserae, was created flat in the Royal Theater of Madrid, with the difficulty of having to later incorporate it into a vaulted, dome-shaped plane, which was done by the so-called indirect method. Therefore, once installed, Padrós observed that between the central column of angels of the Assumption group (the only column originally designed) and the two groups of fallen, especially that of the contenders, there was a very large space. To break that distance, already on the site he decided to raise two other side columns of smaller and more playful angels.
Padrós' artistic genius led him to make real portraits of figures, both historical (some saints, for example Saint Ignatius and Saint Teresa), and others that he drew in the Madrid Metro to capture in the mosaic, and as his own self-portrait and that of his wife, or that of other notable figures of the time (among them, Miguel de Unamuno in the role of San Raimundo de Fitero).
To save the mosaic from the humidity that was anticipated and that in fact can be seen with the naked eye in various parts of the Basilica, Diego Méndez built a double dome: on top of the mosaic, which is covered by a layer of asphalt fabric that makes it waterproof. , there is a very wide opening and another upper dome.
In downtown Paprihaven, the girls are headed to Duper's Super as preparations for Thanksgiving at the Simmons continue.
Buckley: Oh, let's stop at Reigny Daze!
Tracy: We don't have time, Buckley! Thanksgiving is toMORow! Hello? This is our third trip to Dupers!
Buckley: Hey, it wasn't my idea to add lemon meringue pie to the list.
Briar: Oh, look, Creepers Sneakers is having a big Thanksgiving sale!
Tracy: Lemon meringue is SO good!
Buckley: HAHAAHA!!
Tracy: What's so funny??
Buckley: On Paprichat, Erin said some action guy's been hitting on Trajetta... and she's been really dressing up now!
Tracy: Those girls always dress up.* And... I've never been sure about Fashions dating Actions.**
Briar: I think RC's dad is dating a Fashion.***
Tracy: Mr. Cooper was married to an Fashion. But she died in the war.
Briar: Oh, that's sad.
Buckley: RC looks very Action.
Briar: *giggles* RC is totally action! There's a looooot of Fashions waiting out his on/off with Shasta.
Tracy: RC definitely takes after his dad, but Cloe and Cici are definitely Fashions.
Buckley: Some big, hunky Action starts giving me attention, I'm all for that! I'm like, "WHUT UUUUP!"
Briar: HAHA!
Tracy: You don't think that's weird? I mean, crossing that boundary with Actions?
Buckley: I guess it's weird coz you don't have many nexus like Paprihaven or Coopers Town where they coexist. But there's nothing wrong with it, right?
Briar: Yeah, when we were watching Cooperstown on TV, wasn't that really good lookin action dating a fashion? What was his name? 'Hawk Fang'?
Buckley: Hawk Fang??
Tracy: Are you talking about Pierce Falcon and Vinona??****
Buckley: HAWK FANG!! GWAAHAHAA!
Briar: *giggles*
Buckley: Was Vinona a fashion??
Tracy: Totally. Slim, non-gripping hands. Big anime eyes.
Buckley: That's right...
Briar: Well, like Buck said, it's rare just because of circumstances, but there can't be anything wrong with it. The Bible says somewhere that in Jesus, there's no difference.
Tracy: True that. Galatians 3:28, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus." It just warns not to be unequally yoked.
Buckley: I dunno how many actions you're gonna find that read the Bible.
Briar: Cam and RC do! Pastor Calvin is an action.
Tracy: Well, whether this question, or anything else, God always has the answer in His Word.
Briar: Yep! And we can always ask Him! James 1:5 , "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. "
Buckley: HAAAHAHA!!
Tracy: What now??
Buckley: Erin posted a pic of Trajetta with a meme, 'Ready for ACTION!'
Briar: HAHAHA!!
Tracy: Oh, dear.
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A year of the shows and performers of the Bijou Planks Theater.
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Subjectivity and the Will of God
If you rely on internal, subjective messages and promptings from the Lord, what prevents you from imagining the input you want from Him? Moreover, what reliable, objective mechanism exists to keep you from misinterpreting your own imagination as divine instruction?
Many good souls and even some heroes of our faith fall into that same error, mistaking imagination for revelation. Many—perhaps most—Christians believe God uses subjective promptings to guide believers in making major decisions. But, a thorough search of church history would undoubtedly confirm that most believers who lean heavily on immediate “revelations” or subjective impressions ostensibly from God end up embarrassed, confused, disappointed, and frustrated.
So how are we supposed to determine the divine will? Virtually every Christian grapples with the question of how to know God’s will in any individual instance. We particularly struggle when faced with the major decisions of adolescence—what occupation or profession we will pursue, whom we will marry, whether and where we will go to college, and so on. Most of us fear that wrong decisions at these points will result in a lifetime of disaster.
Unfortunately, many of the books and pamphlets on discerning God’s will are filled with mystical mumbo-jumbo about seeking a sense of peace, listening for a divine “call,” putting out a “fleece,” and other subjective signposts pointing the way to God’s will. That kind of “discernment” is not at all what Scripture calls for. If we examine everything the Bible has to say about knowing God’s will, what we discover is that everywhere Scripture expressly mentions the subject, it sets forth objective guidelines. If we put those guidelines together, we get a fairly comprehensive picture of the will of God for every Christian. We can summarize them like this:
It is God’s will that we be saved. “The Lord is . . . not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). “God our Savior . . . desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:3–4).
It is God’s will that we be Spirit-filled. “Do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. . . . Be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:17–18).
It is God’s will that we be sanctified. “For this is the will of God, your sanctification” (1 Thessalonians 4:3).
It is God’s will that we be submissive. “Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right. For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men” (1 Peter 2:13–15).
It is God’s will that we suffer. “Therefore, let those also who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right” (1 Peter 4:19). “For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake” (Philippians 1:29). “Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Timothy 3:12).
If all those objective aspects of God’s will are realities in your life, you needn’t fret over the other decisions you must make. As long as the options you face do not involve issues directly forbidden or commanded in Scripture, you are free to do whatever you choose.
Whatever you choose? Yes, within the limits expressly set forth in God’s Word. If those five objective principles are consistently true in your life—if you are saved, Spirit-filled, sanctified, submissive, and suffering for righteousness’ sake—you are completely free to choose whatever you desire.
In fact, God providentially governs your choice by molding your desires. Psalm 37:4 says, “Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart.” That doesn’t mean merely that He grants the desires of your heart; it suggests that He puts the desires there. So even when we choose freely, His sovereign providence guides the free choices we make! What confidence that should give us as we live our lives before God!
Haddon Robinson wrote: “When we lift our inner impressions to the level of divine revelation, we are flirting with divination.” In other words, those who treat subjective impressions as revelatory prophecy are actually practicing a form of fortune-telling. Those willing to heed inner voices and mental impressions may be listening to the lies of a deceitful heart, the fantasies of an overactive imagination, or even the voice of a demon. Once objective criteria are cast aside, there is no way to know the difference between truth and falsehood. Those who follow subjective impressions are by definition undiscerning. Mysticism and discernment simply do not mix.
- John MacArthur, Adapted from Reckless Faith
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* They certainly do! Trajetta enjoying the azaleas:
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/33094283862/]
** An ongoing debate in Paprihaven, seen in various scenes such as Paprihaven 1620!
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/52683654653
*** Cam Cooper is indeed dating the lovely Bonnie Bailey, as seen two days ago!
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/54945142388
**** Yep, that was it! Def not 'Hawk Fang'.
www.flickr.com/photos/135742756@N07/39528612572/
Previous Days of Thanksgiving on Paprihaven:
2015:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/23317265455/
2016:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/31221411415/
2017:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/38546781536/
2018:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/44152794180/
2019:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/49128237531/
2020:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/50641046658/
2021:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/51701007283/
2022:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/52517742153/
2023:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/53346631177/
2024: