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The Cockscomb (or eastern edge of the Kaibab Uplift) running parallel to Cottonwood Canyon road in southern Utah is a wonderous geologic formation of so many unique colors and textures.
Stripping away the color in this image, I found that the variety of textures, from the thin clouds overhead, through the geologic sandstone formation, into the desert flora, create a visually stunning scene.
Utah's 'Mighty 5' National Parks and the Grand Canyon are definitely the attention grabbers in this region, but do yourself a favor and explore the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. You'll be glad you did!
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Accepted for Display - NOV 2021 Darkroomers Photographic Club, and can be found in the Photographic Arts Building in Balboa Park, San Diego.
Architecture in popular tourist resorts could seem dull, while at second look light, pattern or detail can be fascinating.
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A la découverte de #Paris #bynight avec les Vedettes du Pont Neuf (@vedettesdupontneuf) que je remercie pour cette superbe découverte.
Le pont des Arts, ou passerelle des Arts relie les quais Malaquais et Conti au niveau de l'Institut de France, dans le 6e arrondissement, aux quais François-Mitterrand et du Louvre au niveau de la cour carrée du palais du Louvre (qui s'appelait « palais des Arts » sous le Premier Empire), dans le 1er arrondissement de Paris.
Le pont des Arts est inscrit au titre des monuments historiques depuis le 17 mars 1975.
L'Institut de France est une institution française créée en 1795. Il rassemble les élites scientifiques, littéraires et artistiques de la nation afin qu'elles travaillent ensemble à perfectionner les sciences et les arts, à développer une réflexion indépendante et à conseiller les pouvoirs publics.
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"Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one."
[ Albert Einstein ]
Happy Sliders Sunday!!!
In the courtyard of the castle of Chasselas, we can better appreciate the architectural interest of the whole, as shown by the two towers which throne on one side of the building in the photo.
There was a cellar, and I tasted with a very pleasant women. She taught me that we were still in Burgundy, not yet in Beaujolais, and that they produce mostly Saint-Véran wine there.
It also seems that during the french Revolution, the villagers almost burned down the castle. They did not do it in the end, because they were afraid for their houses.
The two Saint-Véran wines that I tasted were famous, so I took a box of them. The shop had also many red wines: all the big names in Beaujolais wines (Fleury, Saint-Amour, etc.), but also great red wines from Burgundy (Pommard, Gevrey Chambertin, Alex Corton, etc.) which are usually only found in the Beaune region and in its surrounding cellars, or otherwise at prohibitive prices at wine merchants. It's rare to find so many quality choice in a cellar. they were in general at reasonable prices given the quality of the wines.
As I had to buy some wine to age it, I left with two other boxes of wine, one of Beaujolais wines, and one for the Burgundy Grands Crus . I have a good wine cellar at home, I plan to drink the great Burgundy wines in about ten years, I still have other great wines in reserve until then.
During the month of May, they are having an special day at the castle, I think I will go there again, and why not visit the cellars of the castle at that time, it is done only by appointment.
More information on chateauchasselas.fr/en/home-2/
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Dans la cour du château de Chasselas, on peut mieux apprécier l'intérêt architectural de l'ensemble, comme le montrent les deux tours qui trônent d'un côté de l'édifice sur la photo.
Il y avait un caveau, et j'ai dégusté avec une dame très aimable. Elle m'a appris qu'on était encore en Bourgogne, pas encore dans le Beaujolais, et qu'on produit surtout du Saint-Véran sur place. Il paraît aussi qu'à la révolution, les villageois ont failli brûler le château. Ils ne l'ont pas fait pour finir, car ils ont eu peur pour leurs maisons.
Les deux Saint-Véran que j'ai goûtés étaient fameux, j'en ai donc pris une caisse. La boutique était aussi très fournie en vins rouges : tous les grands noms du Beaujolais (Fleury, Saint-Amour, etc..), mais aussi des grands crus rouges de Bourgogne (Pommard, Gevrey Chambertin, Alex Corton, etc...) qu'on ne trouve habituellement que dans la région de Beaune ou dans les caves aux alentours de Beaune, ou sinon à des prix prohibitifs chez des marchands de vins. C'est rare qu'on trouve autant de choix de qualité dans un caveau. Le tout était en général à des prix raisonnables vu la qualité des vins.
Comme je devais racheter du vin pour le faire vieillir, je suis parti avec deux autres caisses, une de Beaujolais, et une pour les grands crus de Bourgogne. J'ai à la maison une bonne cave à vins, je compte boire les grands Bourgogne dans une dizaine d'années, j'ai encore d'autres grands vins en réserve d'ici là.
Courant mai, ils font une journée spéciale au château, je pense que j'irai y refaire un tour, et pourquoi pas à ce moment-là visiter les caves du château, cela se fait uniquement sur rendez-vous.
Plus d'information sur chateauchasselas.fr/
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Chasselas - South Burgundy - France / Chasselas - Bourgogne du Sud - France
In celebration of autumn……. This photo was taken in early November 2011 at Tongdosa [Buddhist] Temple, a drive of about 35 kilometers (22 miles) north of Busan.
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"I believe that if the people of this nation fully understood what Congress has done to them over the last 49 years, they would move on Washington; they would not wait for an election... It adds up to a preconceived plan to destroy the economic and social independence of the United States!" (George W. Malone)
still going strong and looks beautiful against rusty colours of the tulip tree at the back. The Botanical gardens. Royal Victoria Park, Bath, BANES, England UK
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Kabardino-Balkaria, Elbrus National Park, Adyr-Su River Gorge.
The most beautiful part of the gorge is at the end, where there are snow-capped mountain peaks and glaciers.
The people of the Caucasus call the mountain Ullu-Tau: “Mother Mountain” or “God’s Mountain”. They believe that if you come to the foot of Ullu-Tau in the Glade of Desires and ask the mountain for the fulfillment of your deepest desire, then it will certainly come true.
Гора Уллу-Тау (4207 м)
Кабардино-Балкария, Национальный парк Приэльбрусье, Ущелье реки Адыр-Су.
Наиболее живописная часть ущелья находится в конце, где заснеженные вершины гор и ледники.
Народы Кавказа называют гору Уллу-Тау: «Мать-гора» или «Божья гора». Они считают, что если прийти к подножью Уллу-Тау на Поляну Желаний и попросить у горы исполнения самого сокровенного желания, то оно обязательно сбудется.
The final two shots in this series, Porto in Portugal. The street photographer holding up the news sheet facsimile had taken a picture of me, shown in the news sheet and I returned the compliment.
The coat of arms of the Visconti Family on the wall of the Filarete Tower. In the middle the statue of St. Ambrogio, Patron of the Town.
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Hidden forest with historical Japanese architecture in Arashiyama (嵐山) Kyoto (京都) Japan
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Model: Sony ILCE-6000 (A6000), Focal Length: 24mm
Lens: LA-EA2 + Sony 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DT Alpha A-Mount Telephoto Zoom Lens (SAL55300).
This is the city's popular spot for walks. You've got a beautiful park along side the sea and some wildlife.
Rusting iron post and weathered wooden boards at St Margaret's Hope Ferry Terminal on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland.
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State Rail of Thailand has been investing in train tourism in a big way. On the left is a refurbished KiHa-183 train built in the 1980s for Japan Rail Hokkaido. Seventeen of these were donated to SRT by JR Hokkaido in 2021 (SRT only had to cover shipping cost) and now offer tourist day trips out of Hua Lamphong in Bangkok (thaitrainguide.com).
Next to it is the Royal Blossom, now a luxury tourist train that undertook its first Thai journey in 2024. It comprises refurbished Hamanasu Express cars purchased by SRT from JR Hokkaido in 2017 (thaitrainguide.com).