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Oia, Santorini, Greece at dusk. Quite the million dollar view...
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Noto, St Nicholas Cathedral (Noto Cathedral, Cattedrale di Noto) and Church of San Salvatore (Basilica San Salvatore) in Piazza del Municipio, Noto, Sicily, Italy, Europe
Looking back at Mt Erin from Te Mata peak look out with the setting suns last bit of colour on the tops. Was all set to capture a pano using the telephoto lens but a enthusiastic fellow photog wanted to yabber chabber about camera gear and missed those shots. Never mind...this was the back up image.
Water flowing over Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada. / L'eau qui coule dans les chutes Niagara en Ontario au Canada.
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This was one of my most viewed and liked images on Flickr first time around. It made the front page of Explore back in the day. It was one that I over edited and textured to death and one that I have wanted to re-edit for a long time.
Every bus can tell a few stories, of passengers, of journies, of life itself, but the storyteller bus tour went a little further with nightly tours ( that was folklore too ), seen above is converted Leyland Olympina 99D532 ( RV 532 ) of Dublin Bus Conyngham Road Garage.
"About Traditional Irish Storytelling
Ireland's Only Traditional Storytelling Bus! Listen to stories of a time gone by when Pookas, fairies and giants roamed this land. Hear tales of how the Vikings were outsmarted by three Leprechauns, of epic battles and dangerous quests, of magic spells and true love! Up the airy mountain, Down the rushy glen, We dare n't go a-hunting, For fear of Little Men! "
Santa Margherita Ligure, uma pitoresca e movimentada localidade costeira da Riviera di Levante, na Ligúria, situada entre Génova e as Cinque Terre, e facilmente acessível por comboio ou carro. Distinguida pela sua arquitetura liguriana característica dos séculos XIX e XX, com fachadas coloridas em tons pastel e muitos edifícios decorados em trompe-l'œil, a vila estende-se pela encosta densamente edificada, formando um anfiteatro natural rodeado por vegetação mediterrânica, incluindo pinheiros-mansos e palmeiras. A praia urbana, com as suas concessões privadas repletas de chapéus-de-sol, convida ao lazer, enquanto a torre da Igreja de Santa Margherita d'Antiochia, cuja origem remonta ao século XIII, se ergue como um marco central. A cidade, que integra a rota costeira entre Génova e Portofino, preserva o charme tradicional da costa liguriana e oferece ainda um património histórico rico, incluindo o castelo construído em 1550 pela República de Génova. Com cerca de 10.400 habitantes e uma área de 9 km², Santa Margherita Ligure é um importante destino turístico no Golfo del Tigullio.
Santa Margherita Ligure, a picturesque and bustling coastal town on the Riviera di Levante, in Liguria, located between Genoa and the Cinque Terre, and easily accessible by train or car. Distinguished by its characteristic Ligurian architecture of the 19th and 20th centuries, with colorful facades in pastel tones and many buildings decorated in trompe-l'œil, the village extends along the densely built slope, forming a natural amphitheater surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation, including pines and palm trees. The urban beach, with its private concessions full of sun hats, invites leisure, while the tower of the Church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia, whose origin dates back to the 13th century, stands as a central landmark. The city, which integrates the coastal route between Genoa and Portofino, preserves the traditional charm of the Ligurian coast and also offers a rich historical heritage, including the castle built in 1550 by the Republic of Genoa. With about 10,400 inhabitants and an area of 9 km², Santa Margherita Ligure is an important tourist destination in the Gulf of Tigullio.
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Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located in the eastern part of the country along the banks of the Kura River. The city has a rich history that spans over 1,500 years and has been influenced by various cultures and civilizations over the centuries. The old part of Tbilisi, known for its charming architecture and unique atmosphere, is one of the most fascinating areas of the city. One of the most striking features of this area is the traditional houses with wooden balconies. These wooden balconies, often adorned with intricate carvings, are a significant element of Tbilisi's urban aesthetic and culture. This old Tbilisi, also known as the Old Town or Dzveli Tbilisi, is one of the oldest parts of the city and has a rich history dating back to the 5th century. Over the centuries, Tbilisi has been influenced by Persian, Byzantine, Arab, and Russian cultures, which is evident in its diverse architectural styles. The houses with wooden balconies are typical of Tbilisi's traditional architectural style and reflect both Georgian and Persian influences. Perched on a steep hill overlooking Tbilisi’s Old Town and the Mtkvari River, Narikala Fortress is one of the city’s most iconic and historic landmarks. Dating back to the 4th century, this ancient fortress has seen the rise and fall of empires and has been a silent guardian of Tbilisi for centuries. Narikala’s origins date back to the founding of the city itself, with the first fortifications believed to have been built by the Persians in the 4th century. Over the centuries, the fortress was expanded and strengthened by various ruling powers, including the Umayyads in the 7th century, the Mongols in the 12th century, and later by Georgian kings. Within Narikala’s walls, you’ll find the restored St. Nicholas Church, originally built in the 12th century and rebuilt in the 1990s. The church’s interior is decorated with frescoes depicting scenes from Georgian history and the Bible. Visitors can reach the fortress by taking a scenic walk through the old town or by taking the modern cable car from Rike Park.
Narikala Fortress, perched on a steep hill overlooking the old town of Tbilisi and the Mtkvari River, is one of the city's most iconic and historic landmarks. This ancient fortress, dating back to the 4th century, has witnessed the rise and fall of empires and has been a silent guardian of Tbilisi for centuries. The old part of Tbilisi below the fortress, with its characteristic houses featuring wooden balconies, offers a fascinating insight into the history and culture of the city. The baths in the city centre are an important historical and cultural attraction. These baths, known as the sulphur baths, have characteristic domed roofs, which are partly underground to keep the heat inside. Historically, the baths played an important role as social meeting places. People came here not only to bathe, but also to talk, relax and do business. These charming architectural elements are a must-see for anyone who wants to experience Tbilisi's rich traditions and unique heritage.
Tbilisi is de hoofdstad en grootste stad van Georgië, gelegen in het oosten van het land aan de oevers van de rivier de Koera. De stad heeft een rijke geschiedenis die meer dan 1.500 jaar teruggaat en heeft door de eeuwen heen vele invloeden ondergaan van diverse culturen en beschavingen. Het oude gedeelte van Tbilisi, bekend om zijn charmante architectuur en unieke sfeer, is een van de meest fascinerende delen van de stad. Een van de meest opvallende kenmerken van dit gebied zijn de traditionele huizen met houten balkonnetjes. Deze houten balkons, vaak versierd met delicate houtsnijwerken, zijn een belangrijk element van de stedelijke esthetiek en cultuur van Tbilisi. Oorspronkelijk dienden deze balkons praktische doelen, zoals het bieden van extra leefruimte en het creëren van schaduw tijdens de warme zomers, maar tegenwoordig zijn ze vooral een esthetisch en cultureel kenmerk van de stad. De baden in het centrum zijn een belangrijke historische en culturele trekpleister. Deze baden, vooral bekend als de zwavelbaden en hebben kenmerkende koepelvormige daken, die deels ondergronds zijn om de warmte binnen te houden. Historisch gezien speelden de badhuizen een belangrijke rol als sociale ontmoetingsplaatsen. Mensen kwamen hier niet alleen om te baden. Het Narikala-fort, gelegen op een steile heuvel met uitzicht op de oude stad van Tbilisi en de Mtkvari-rivier, is een van de meest iconische en historische bezienswaardigheden van de stad. Dit oude fort, dat dateert uit de 4e eeuw, heeft de opkomst en ondergang van rijken meegemaakt en is al eeuwenlang een stille bewaker van Tbilisi. De oorsprong van Narikala gaat terug tot de oprichting van de stad zelf, met de eerste vestingwerken waarvan men denkt dat ze in de 4e eeuw door de Perzen zijn gebouwd. Door de eeuwen heen werd het fort uitgebreid en versterkt door verschillende heersende machten, waaronder de Omajjaden in de 7e eeuw, de Mongolen in de 12e eeuw en later door de Georgische koningen. Binnen de muren van Narikala vindt u de gerestaureerde St. Nicholas Church, oorspronkelijk gebouwd in de 12e eeuw en herbouwd in de jaren 90. Het interieur van de kerk is versierd met fresco's die scènes uit de Georgische geschiedenis en de Bijbel afbeelden. Bezoekers kunnen het fort bereiken door een mooie wandeling door de oude stad te maken of door de moderne kabelbaan te nemen vanaf Rike Park.
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An old one that has never seen the light of day.
Peggy’s Cove is famed for its picturesque and typically East-Coast profile, with houses perched along a narrow inlet and on wave-washed boulders facing the Atlantic. Although this unique environment has been designated a preservation area, it is still an active fishing community.
This photograph was taken in South Africa on Christmas Day a few years ago.
I've been haemorrhaging photographic motivation for the last few weeks; figured I'd take a break from photography for a few months and focus on some other hobbies/interests to see where they lead :)
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The city of Pigeon Forge located in East Tennessee, is surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains and beautiful scenery for every season. This town is made up of a delightful mix of life-long residents, young families attracted by nature’s beauty, and folks who have chosen to spend their retirement years in Pigeon Forge.
The early history of this town dates back to before the Revolutionary War. The first business was established in the early 1800s. While Pigeon Forge once was a small farming community, the lure of the mountains brought more and more visitors to the area, and new businesses were established to meet the needs of these travelers.
Today, Pigeon Forge is a major tourist destination, and while the city takes care of more than 10 million people who visit each year, their residents are still our top priority. In addition to the Smoky Mountain scenery, Pigeon Forge has plenty of parks and recreational areas, an outstanding community center and public library, as well as an excellent educational system that ranges from pre-school through high school.
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The West Hill Cliff Railway, or West Hill Lift, is a funicular railway located in the English seaside town of Hastings, East Sussex, England, Uk
View of the Brockton Point Lighthouse from Stanley Park; park of beautiful Vancouver British Columbia
It's been years since I visited this lighthouse. I hauled myself up and over the dunes to get down to the beach for another angle only to realize most of the dunes had disappeared. It turns out they lost of 100 ft of them in a recent storm that was insane.
The Milwaukee Pierhead Light is an active lighthouse located in the Milwaukee harbor, just south of downtown. This aid to navigation is a 'sister' of the Kenosha North Pier Light. The station was established in 1872. It is west of the Milwaukee Breakwater Light, and is near the outflow of the Milwaukee River—not far east of where that river converged with the Kinnickinnic River—into the Milwaukee Harbor and Lake Michigan. This light has a round steel tower with a round gallery and a ten-sided lantern. In 1926, the original 4th Order Fresnel lens was transferred to the Milwaukee Breakwater Light, and that lens is now displayed at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The Fifth Order Fresnel lens—installed in 1926—was removed in 2005. The tower is newly painted circa 2007. The 5th Order lens is said to be on display also at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. According to one source: "The original lantern room had helical bar windows and is believed to [be] the one presently on the Breakwater Light." This is corroborated by the report that the Breakwater Light has a "round cast iron lantern room [that] features helical astragal" in the lantern. A Submarine cable runs from this light to the Milwaukee Breakwater Light, upon which a lighted danger warning is displayed. The light was recently painted, circa 2007. From 1872 until 1926, the light had its own keepers. Thereafter, this light, like all of the lights in the harbor, was serviced by the resident Lighthouse keepers who were stationed at the neighboring North Point Light Station until it was automated. The light was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in September 2012.
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A lighthouse is a tower, building, or other type of structure designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses and to serve as a navigational aid for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways. Lighthouses mark dangerous coastlines, hazardous shoals, reefs, rocks and safe entries to harbors; they also assist in aerial navigation. Once widely used, the number of operational lighthouses has declined due to the expense of maintenance and use of electronic navigational systems.
Dynjandi is among Iceland's biggest and most impressive waterfalls -- but you don't see photos from it very often. One reason for this is probably because it's located in the most remote and isolated region of Iceland, the Westfjords. The whole region is almost as big as Belgium but only has about 7000 inhabitants. Because of the many fjords it takes quite a while to get there even by car and there are only a few options to stay for the night. We were lucky since Iceland's most isolated horse farm is close to the waterfall and has been offering rooms there since last year. This farm by the way is completely cut off from the rest of Iceland during winter time. You can only get there by boat then.
Anyway, another reason that you do not see so many photos of Dynjandi is that it's one of these waterfalls that look much better in person than on a photo. It's really hard to depict its massive size, especially when you try to cover the whole fall. I will probably upload a photo of the whole fall as well at a later time but here I wanted to show you just how big it is. I asked my friend to stand in front of the fall while I took a photo from below. In order to get a good vantage point and use my telephoto lens I had to go down quite a bit -- in fact the only way to communicate was using our cell phones as I was probably several hundred meters away. But in the end I could isolate him in front of this massive, blue wall and depict just how powerful and big the fall is.
The hole in the rock at Tanah Lot Temple in Bali. A place not only famous for the main Pura or Temple of Batu Bolong but also for this natural geological formation on part of the rocky south Balinese coastline.
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This is the half way point for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and the intersection for the track to Oturere Hut on the Tongariro Northern Circuit. The track to Oturere can be seen at the head of the lake before it heads over the ridge down into the gully. You can see the crossing track on the far left making its way up to the ridge before you get to Blue Lake which is out of shot.
This was part of a off track mission with my youngest when we wandered up Hardmans Ridge, joined the crossing track here where we had dinner and made our way back to the carpark over Red Crater behind us. Don't know which was worse...Hardmans or Red Crater for climbing. The crater was three steps forward, two sliding back...whew.
This was sitting on my hard drive for so long it was growing cobwebs...
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Dvergsøya is an island in Kristiansand municipality in Agder county, Norway. The 0.27-square-kilometre (67-acre) island lies in the archipelago in the Kristiansandsfjorden to the southeast of the city of Kristiansand. The island is used as a recreational area and it has wharfs for visiting boats as well as toilet facilities. Dvergsøya is only accessible by boat.Dvergsøya is best known as the island where the Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon Magnus and Crown Princess Mette-Marit spend their annual summer vacation with their children. However, the island's fairly dramatic history is less known.
Maren was a smallholders wife from Dvergsøya. She was arrested on 20 April 1670 in connection with the sinking of a ship bound for Jutland. There were several people involved in this case, all women. One of Maren's "accomplices" explained in court what should have happened. They had flown through the air down to the ship. There they met the devil, disguised as a priest. It was Maren who ensured that the boat sank. Maren denied the story, and was therefore doomed to undergo torture. Under torture, she confirmed the story and was the last witch in Norway to be sentenced to death and burned at the stake. The sentence was executed on 9 September 1670.
More recently, in the 20th century, two wealthy men named Jebsen and Vogt from Kristiansand built country houses (villas) on Dvergsøya. Jebsen's villa was the scene of an infamous crime. On the night of Easter Sunday in 1933 three men broke into Jebsen's villa and then set fire to it afterwards to hide the traces of the burglary. Afterwards, one of the thieves and arsonists tried to break with the other two. As punishment, they killed him by drowning him in a basin and dump him in the Kristiansandsfjorden.
Today, the ruins of Jebsen’s villa are still visible.
The location of Dvergsøya at the entrance to the city of Kristiansand made the island interesting also in a military context. During World War II the German occupants had an anti-aircraft battery to protect the city of Kristiansand. The battery consisted of six fixed anti-aircraft cannons on the southwestern part of the island. Today, the foundations of the cannons are still visible.
Vogt sold his villa. For many years, it was used as a vacation rental house.[6] Crown Princess Mette-Marit is originally from the nearby city of Kristiansand and her family enjoys spending their summer vacations at Vogt’s villa which they rent. Vogt’s villa is designed by Arnstein Arneberg, the same architect that designed the royal residence at Skaugum. In 2009, a rental contract was signed with the municipality of Kristiansand which owns it. A protection fence in the recreational area caused a political debate, but was built in spite of the protests. wikipedia
"Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like." -Lao Tzu
The city of Pigeon Forge located in East Tennessee, is surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains and beautiful scenery for every season. This town is made up of a delightful mix of life-long residents, young families attracted by nature’s beauty, and folks who have chosen to spend their retirement years in Pigeon Forge.
The early history of this town dates back to before the Revolutionary War. The first business was established in the early 1800s. While Pigeon Forge once was a small farming community, the lure of the mountains brought more and more visitors to the area, and new businesses were established to meet the needs of these travelers.
Today, Pigeon Forge is a major tourist destination, and while the city takes care of more than 10 million people who visit each year, their residents are still our top priority. In addition to the Smoky Mountain scenery, Pigeon Forge has plenty of parks and recreational areas, an outstanding community center and public library, as well as an excellent educational system that ranges from pre-school through high school.
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The top of Chicago's Navy Pier, extending out into Lake Michigan.
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The First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia is a Unitarian Universalist congregation located at 2125 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a regional Community Center it sponsors cultural, educational, civic, wellness and spiritual activities. On June 12, 1796, twenty of Philadelphia's intellectual leaders formed the First Unitarian Society of Philadelphia, becoming the first continuously functioning church in the country to name itself "Unitarian". The founders were directed and encouraged by the Unitarian minister Joseph Priestley, and its first settled minister was the Rev. Dr. William Henry Furness.
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Philadelphia, known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most populous U.S. city, with a 2018 census-estimated population of 1,584,138. Since 1854, the city has been coterminous with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the eighth-largest U.S. metropolitan statistical area, with over 6 million residents as of 2017. Philadelphia is also the economic and cultural anchor of the greater Delaware Valley, located along the lower Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, within the Northeast megalopolis. The Delaware Valley's population of 7.2 million ranks it as the eighth-largest combined statistical area in the United States. William Penn, an English Quaker, founded the city in 1682 to serve as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony. Philadelphia played an instrumental role in the American Revolution as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers of the United States, who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 at the Second Continental Congress, and the Constitution at the Philadelphia Convention of 1787. Several other key events occurred in Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War including the First Continental Congress, the preservation of the Liberty Bell, the Battle of Germantown, and the Siege of Fort Mifflin. Philadelphia remained the nation's largest city until being overtaken by New York City in 1790; the city was also one of the nation's capitals during the revolution, serving as temporary U.S. capital while Washington, D.C. was under construction. In the 19th century, Philadelphia became a major industrial center and a railroad hub. The city grew from an influx of European immigrants, most of whom came from Ireland, Italy and Germany—the three largest reported ancestry groups in the city as of 2015. In the early 20th century, Philadelphia became a prime destination for African Americans during the Great Migration after the Civil War, as well as Puerto Ricans. The city's population doubled from one million to two million people between 1890 and 1950. The Philadelphia area's many universities and colleges make it a top study destination, as the city has evolved into an educational and economic hub. As of 2019, the Philadelphia metropolitan area is estimated to produce a gross metropolitan product (GMP) of $490 billion. Philadelphia is the center of economic activity in Pennsylvania and is home to five Fortune 1000 companies. The Philadelphia skyline is expanding, with a market of almost 81,900 commercial properties in 2016, including several nationally prominent skyscrapers. Philadelphia has more outdoor sculptures and murals than any other American city. Fairmount Park, when combined with the adjacent Wissahickon Valley Park in the same watershed, is one of the largest contiguous urban park areas in the United States. The city is known for its arts, culture, cuisine, and colonial history, attracting 42 million domestic tourists in 2016 who spent $6.8 billion, generating an estimated $11 billion in total economic impact in the city and surrounding four counties of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia has also emerged as a biotechnology hub. Philadelphia is the birthplace of the United States Marine Corps, and is also the home of many U.S. firsts, including the first library (1731), hospital (1751), medical school (1765), national capital (1774), stock exchange (1790), zoo (1874), and business school (1881). Philadelphia contains 67 National Historic Landmarks and the World Heritage Site of Independence Hall. The city became a member of the Organization of World Heritage Cities in 2015, as the first World Heritage City in the United States. Although Philadelphia is rapidly undergoing gentrification, the city actively maintains mitigation strategies to minimize displacement of homeowners in gentrifying neighborhoods.
A breathtaking moment captured as lightning strikes over the tranquil waters of the Mary River floodplain. The Top End showcases its dramatic side, reminding us of nature's incredible forces.
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