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Tillman Hall, Clemson University, South Carolina. Tillman Hall is symbolic of Clemson. It is an old building (completed in 1892) and I'm not sure what it's used for now...When I was at Clemson I used to hear of pranks where people managed to get things up to the top of the tower: a horse, for example. My roomate said a friend of his managed to run a ribbon from the tower to Johnston Hall nearby (which is torn down now, I think). All that said, it was definitely sealed off when I went there so some of those stories might not be true....
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The existing design of the Piazza del Campidoglio and the surrounding palazzi was created by Renaissance artist and architect Michelangelo Buonarroti in 1536–1546. At the height of his fame, he was commissioned by the Farnese Pope Paul III, who wanted a symbol of the new Rome to impress Charles V, who was expected in 1538. This offered him the opportunity to build a monumental civic plaza for a major city as well as to reestablish the grandeur of Rome. Michelangelo's first designs for the piazza and remodeling of the surrounding palazzi date from 1536. His plan was formidably extensive. He accentuated the reversal of the classical orientation of the Capitoline, in a symbolic gesture turning Rome’s civic center to face away from the Roman Forum and instead in the direction of Papal Rome and the Christian church in the form of St. Peter’s Basilica. This full half circle turn can also be seen as Michelangelo’s desire to address the new, developing section of the city rather than the ancient ruins of the past. An equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius was to stand in the middle of the piazza set in a paved oval field. Michelangelo was required to provide a setting for the statue and to bring order to an irregular hilltop already encumbered by two crumbling medieval buildings set at an acute angle to one another. The Palazzo del Senatore was to be restored with a double outer stairway, and the campanile moved to the center axis of the palace. The Palazzo dei Conservatori was also to be restored, and a new building, the so-called Palazzo Nuovo, built at the same angle on the north side of the piazza to offset the Conservatori, creating a trapezoidal piazza. A wall and balustrade were to be built at the front of the square, giving it a firm delineation on the side facing the city. Finally, a flight of steps was to lead up to the enclosed piazza from below, further accentuating the central axis.
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2015 CANADIAN 25-CENT NATIONAL FLAG 50 YEARS COLOURED QUARTER COIN
Created for Macro Mondays -National
Semer water early in the morning , one of the few times i used a wide angle lens on this trip , i was drawn towards thees two large rocks with a curvy unusual shape and contrasting colour to the rest of the scene , i all so liked the strong reflection in the still water .
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Santa Casa de Misericordia. Siglo XVIII. Instituto benéfico popular, destinado en su origen a proporcionar acogida, formación y trabajo a niños y a ancianos pobres. Es una institución muy querida por los bilbaínos.
Grúa Karola. Única superviviente del reciente pasado industrial de Bilbao. Karola fue una bella joven que para acudir al trabajo, en el gasolino, cruzaba diariamente la ría desde la otra orilla. Los trabajadores del astillero cercano aguardaban con entusiasmo su llegada haciendo sonar con estruendo las sirenas de la fábrica. En su homenaje bautizaron con su nombre a la grúa.
Estadio de San Mamés. Es una referencia del más alto nivel en el mundo del fútbol. Es conocido con el sobrenombre de La Catedral. Elegido mejor edificio deportivo del mundo por el World Architecture Festival 2015. En él juega desde siempre el Athletic Club de Bilbao, (1898), equipo cuya filosofía es única en el mundo. Solo pueden jugar en el equipo aquellos jugadores que se hayan hecho en la propia cantera y los formados en los clubes del País Vasco y, por supuesto los jugadores y jugadoras que hayan nacido en cualquier lugar del mismo País Vasco.
Holy House of Mercy. 18th century. The popular charity institute, which is intended to provide reception, training and work for children and poor elderly people. It's an institution very dear to the Bilbains.
Karola Crane. Only survivor of the recent industrial past of Bilbao. Karola was a beautiful young woman who to come to work crossed the river daily from the other shore. The workers at the nearby shipyard were eager to await their arrival by sounding the sirens of the factory with a noise. In their homage they named the crane.
St. Mamés Stadium. It's a reference of the highest level in the world of football. It is known by the nickname of The Cathedral. Choosed the world's best sports building by the World Architecture Festival 2015. In it he has always played the Athletic Club of Bilbao (1898), a team whose philosophy is unique in the world. Only those players who have been made in the quarry itself and those formed in the Basque Country clubs can play on the team and, of course, players who have been born anywhere in the Basque Country itself
Ramadan Crescent Moon & Venus Almost Like Pakistan Flag Symbols Above Saint Petersburg & Tampa Bay Florida At Breathtaking Early Spring Dusk - IMRAN™
To get this stunning capture I took 4 separate iPhone 14 Pro Max photos to maximize the colors and detail. I merged them as a panorama even though it is just a square view.
If you know the Pakistani flag, it has a crescent moon next to a solo star. Obviously, that is not to scale compared to what we see in the sky. But on this night the new moon of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and I believe Venus in the early night sky above it, combined in the right order to remind me of my motherland.
The molten gold and orange lava clouds flying across the horizon are typical magic of Tampa Bay sunsets silhouetting Saint Petersburg across from my blessed home in Apollo Beach, Florida. The deep-blue waters of not-that-deep Tampa Bay complete the contrasting effects of both words and colors. A moment of pure blessings and absolute bliss, of complete gratitude, and amazing grace.
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Smena Symbol sitting atop a vintage American made tripod. Arrived yesterday. Aside from removing the top and cleaning the viewfinder elements all appears in order.
The tripod is without any markers marks. Lower half made of brass with upper being aluminum. Anyone have an ideas on who could have made the tripod? Argus maybe? Maybe the tripod is not USA made after all?
Update: One of my contacts GAVE me a Blik rangefinder for this badboy. Many thanks.:-) I may also fabricate a lens hood for this Commie crap cam. Maybe I won't need it.
Another capture at Brompton Cemetery in London. I liked the contrast of the cross in the sky symbolising faith and prominence for whoever cared to look. The stonework was just artistry in its own right.
There are four basic types of iconographic representations of the cross: the crux quadrata, or Greek cross, with four equal arms; the crux immissa, or Latin cross, whose base stem is longer than the other three arms; the crux commissa, in the form of the Greek letter tau, sometimes called St. Anthony’s cross; and crux decussata, named from the Roman decussis, or symbol of the numeral 10, also known as St. Andrew’s cross. Tradition favours the crux immissa as that on which Christ died, but some believe that it was a crux commissa. The many variations and ornamentations of processional, altar, and heraldic crosses, of carved and painted crosses in churches, graveyards, and elsewhere, are developments of these four types.
L'emblème américain est gravé sur les vitraux de verre artisanal de la chapelle du cimetière américain de Suresnes. A ses pieds reposent 1541 soldats morts pendant la première guerre mondiale.
Deux drapeaux américains sont hissés tous les jours. Au loin, le panorama de Paris, depuis La Défense à gauche jusqu'aux Tours du Front de Seine à droite.
Merci à Marie d'avoir organisé cette Balade Parisienne et à Muriel, Christine, Nathalie et Patoche pour leur agréable compagnie.
Virgin Mary : Old and abandoned passenger ferry , tied at dock , half sinking in water due to prolong disuse
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...." Τους ναυτικούς, τους γέρους συλλογίζομαι
που στα μεγάλα των χειμώνων βράδια
με υπομονή κι αγάπη για τα εγγόνια τους
είτε γι' αυτούς μικρά φτιάχνουν καράβια.
Και δεν μπορούν πια να ταξιδέψουνε
μα κάθε μέρα ως το λιμάνι πάνε
κι άνεργοι, ανώφελοι και πένθιμοι
σαν κάτι τις να χάσανε κοιτάνε.............."
Placing a padlock on a fence or other public object has become a symbol of affection. This railing is on the way to San Pietro in Vincoli in Rome.
We enjoyed a bicycling trip to the Tuscany region of Italy and Rome in September, 2016.
Tenuous Link: lockers to locks
I am not religious myself, but Christian and religious symbols are an integral part of a region's cultural identity. That is why religious symbols such as crosses or angels can be found everywhere in the landscape.
Hasselblad 500 C/M
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Scan Epson V 850 Pro @3600 dpi, cropped to 2000px@200dpi
Macro Mondays: "Lockdown Song"
The first new music from my favorite band in twenty years! The album has been a godsend to my sanity. Of course these days you don't get the good old fasion vinyl, or even a Compact Disc. All digital baby!
From the bands web page here is an explanation of the meaning of the symbol:
"We like to say it is an ancient symbol that means "Blue Öyster Cult".
The BÖC logo was created by Bill Gawlik, the artist who created the band's first and second album covers. It is a stylization of the astronomical symbol for the planet Saturn. In the process of creating the album cover, Gawlick used a washer to separate the symbol into its 5 parts hook, bars and dot.
When the band was shown the artwork for the album cover, they instantly decided that it would be the perfect band logo, and that it is."
You have to love the 1970's. Well, at least I did.
The image is about 6.35 cm (2.5 inches) on the long edge.
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Peregrine,
One of the larger falcons, the Peregrine is a symbol of survival against the odds, these being persecution and pesticide poisoning that threatened it with extinction, Now it has made a strong comeback, in the UK, it is more common than it has ever been, although parts of its fomer range remain unoccupied, As with most falcons and hawks, females are considerbly larger than males, Pairs often remain together for long periods, soaring over nesting cliffs, Peregrines look dark against the sky, but a close view reveals black, white, and yellow adding sharp contrast to the over all grey,
Occurrence - Widespread but scarce, breeding through Scandinavia, N and W Great Britain, Spain, Portugal, Alps, Italy, and Balkans, in hills and coasts with cliffs, increasingly in cities, Present all year, some wandering in winter,
Voice ;- Loud, raucous calls at nest include throaty haak-haak-haak and whining kee-keee-eeeeee and wheeee-ip ,
Nesting ;- On broad ledge or earthy scrape on cliff, in quarry, or more rarely on building or on flatter ground, 2 - 4 eggs, 1 brood, March - June,
Feeding ;- Kills birds of sizes ranging from thrush to pigeon or grouse, sometimes larger, often rising to take them from beneath, chasing in level flight, or stooping from great height,
Order ;- Falconiformes
Family ;- Falcnidae
Species ;- Falco peregrinus
Length ;- 39 - 50 cm ( 15,5 - 20 in )
Wingspen ;- 0,95 - 1,15 m ( 3 - 3ft 9ins )
Weight ;- 600 - 1,300g ( 21 - 46 oz )
Social ;- Family groups
Lifespan ;- Up to 15 years
Status ;- Rare
Pulling Symbols.
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تجاوزت حسابات بناء مسارات غاضبة قاعات مجنونة حاكم اللجوء أهوال اللجوء أجراس مناقشة الجناس الناقصة التعليقات,
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godinama izdavanja raznih poslovnih obroka povjerio je prekriženim stolovima profesionalno oglašavanje nepoznatih letaka,
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urlando sorprende il club borghese che recita memorie trasformando i numeri impegnati nelle conversazioni incorreggibili dell'armonia,
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Black cats have long been associated with bad luck, and superstitions have surrounded them since Medieval times. One may believe that if a black cat crosses their path, they will have bad luck, or that a black cat is actually a witch in disguise. These felines have also been folded into modern Halloween symbols, giving them the unearned reputation of being spooky.