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I love our travel guides. We only started buying them when we went travelling in 2003. We now buy one for every new place that we go to. I have a Switzerland guide to add to these (going in May/June) but it's next to the bed at the minute :)
I have just moved them in to the living room so that I can stare at them all the time! Lol. They bring back such happy memories :)
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The Mama Daviti Church, also known as the Saint David Church, is located at the foot of the Mtatsminda Hill in Tbilisi, Georgia. The church is named after St. David Garejeli, one of the Thirteen Assyrian Fathers who came to Georgia in the 6th century to spread Christianity. According to legend, St. David lived as a hermit on the Mtatsminda Hill and built a small chapel on the site where the church now stands. The Mama Daviti Church has undergone several renovations throughout the centuries. In addition to its religious significance, the church is also an important historical site as many famous Georgian figures are buried there. In fact, the Mtatsminda Pantheon of Writers and Public Figures is located around the church. This makes it a culturally and historically significant location in Georgia. The interior is a beautiful example of traditional Georgian church architecture, imbued with serene simplicity and deep spirituality. Although it appears simple from the outside, the interior is rich in religious symbolism and artwork. The walls of the church are decorated with frescoes and icons depicting biblical scenes and saints, such as St. David Garejeli, after whom the church is named. The altar is located in the sanctuary, behind an iconostasis—a decorated wall of icons that separates the church space from the altar. This iconostasis is often richly detailed with religious images and gold accents, emphasizing the sacredness of the space. Visitors can light candles by the icons as a symbol of their prayers. The soft lighting, combined with the natural light coming through the windows, creates a serene, almost mystical atmosphere. The interior exudes simplicity, yet at the same time a sense of sacredness and tranquility, making it a spiritual place for locals and visitors alike.
This photo depicts a traditional Eastern Orthodox icon of the Virgin Mary (Theotokos) holding the infant Jesus Christ. The artwork is highly detailed, typical of Byzantine-style icons, where both figures are surrounded by a golden background, symbolizing holiness and divinity. The lamp in front of the icon is a hanging oil lamp, often seen in Orthodox churches. The burning flame represents the presence of the Holy Spirit and prayers offered by the faithful. The soft glow of the candlelight adds a serene and sacred atmosphere to the image, enhancing the spiritual significance of the scene. This type of icon is central to Orthodox Christian worship and is revered by believers, who may light candles and offer prayers in front of it, seeking intercession from the Virgin Mary and blessings from Christ.
De Mama Daviti Kerk , ook wel bekend als de Heilige David Kerk, bevindt zich bij de voet van de Mtatsminda-heuvel in Tbilisi, Georgië. De kerk is genoemd naar St. David Garejeli, een van de dertien Assyrische vaders die in de 6e eeuw naar Georgië kwamen om het christendom te verspreiden. Volgens de legende leefde St. David als een kluizenaar op de Mtatsminda-heuvel en bouwde hij een kleine kapel op de plek waar nu de kerk staat. De Mama Daviti Kerk heeft door de eeuwen heen verschillende renovaties ondergaan. Het interieur is een prachtig voorbeeld van traditionele Georgische kerkarchitectuur, doordrenkt met serene eenvoud en diepe spiritualiteit. Hoewel het van buiten eenvoudig oogt, is het binnen rijk aan religieuze symboliek en kunstwerken. De muren van de kerk zijn versierd met fresco’s en iconen die Bijbelse taferelen en heiligen uitbeelden, zoals St. David Garejeli, naar wie de kerk is vernoemd. Deze foto toont een traditioneel Oosters-orthodox icoon van de Maagd Maria Theotokos die het kindje Jezus Christus vasthoudt. Het kunstwerk is zeer gedetailleerd, typisch voor iconen in Byzantijnse stijl, waarbij beide figuren worden omringd door een gouden achtergrond, wat heiligheid en goddelijkheid symboliseert. De lamp voor het icoon is een hangende olielamp, die vaak in orthodoxe kerken wordt gezien. De brandende vlam vertegenwoordigt de aanwezigheid van de Heilige Geest en gebeden van de gelovigen. De zachte gloed van het kaarslicht voegt een serene en heilige sfeer toe aan het beeld, wat de spirituele betekenis van de scène versterkt. Het altaar bevindt zich in het heiligdom, achter een iconostase— een versierde wand met iconen die de kerkruimte scheidt van het altaar. Deze iconostase is vaak rijk gedetailleerd met religieuze afbeeldingen en gouden accenten, wat de heiligheid van de ruimte benadrukt. Bezoekers kunnen kaarsen aansteken bij iconen als symbool van hun gebeden. De zachte verlichting, in combinatie met het natuurlijke licht dat door de ramen valt, creëert een serene, bijna mystieke sfeer.
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Dr. Yat-Sen Classic Chinese Garden displayed many red lanterns for the 2014 Chinese New Year festivities (31 January 2014 - Year of the Horse).
Chinese Lantern History:
From: www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/culture/lanterns.htm
Chinese red lanterns have a long history, and they have become a well-known symbol of China Towns worldwide. They started out as a practicality and evolved into elaborate status symbols, literally riddled with mystery.
The most common Chinese lanterns are red, oval shape, and decorated with red or golden tassels, but they come in many forms; another usual style is a square lantern.
The materials for making a lantern vary: bamboo, wood, rattan, or steel wire for the frame; paper or silk for the shade; and for decoration Chinese calligraphy, painting, paper cutting, and embroidery.
History
Developed in Ancient China
Red lanterns were used to protect the flame from windy weather.
The Chinese lantern originated as an improvement for the open flame. The shade not only protects the flame inside from being extinguished in windy weather, but also provides a more diffuse form of lighting.
It was inevitable that the lantern shade would become the object of artistic expression, given the Chinese penchant for embellishment. It also underwent extensive design experimentation: lamp-shade artisans competed amongst themselves to produce lamp shades of exquisite beauty, functionality, design, and artistic decoration.
Just as in the Carnival of Rio de Janeiro, where contestants compete each year to create the most impressive costume, participants in the ancient Lantern Festivals competed each year in producing the most impressive lantern.
The difference is that the best lantern designs in China – except for those reserved for the Imperial Palace – became public property: they were copied by every lamp-shade artisan throughout the country.
The emperor himself had the best lamp-shade artisans in the empire work for him; such recognition was naturally the supreme honour.
While the earliest Chinese lanterns were created for practical use in the house and as entrance-way lighting, they eventually became highly ornamental, and a status symbol.
It was also quickly discovered the lantern made an excellent "flashlight", or portable light.
Some historical experts believe that the concept of street lighting in Europe stems from European contact with Imperial China, where "street lighting" had long existed in the form of the Chinese lanterns hanging on doors and gateways.
Typical for ancient Chinese society was its penchant for grand celebrations. One such celebration is the Lantern Festival, aka Little New Year, so named because it is the culmination of the Chinese New Year festival.
Ancient Chinese celebrations always contained an element of reference to other artistic genres, such as the fine art of calligraphy, or literature.
For example, a famous poet might compose a poem recognizing the artistic achievement of the artists/ artisans. Occasionally the fame of such a poem would eventually completely overshadow the fame of the subject of the poem.
Lantern Riddles are a unique folk custom of Lantern Festivals.
Guessing the meaning of lantern riddles has been a unique folk custom during the Lantern Festival since ancient times.
In ancient China, every family hung colorful lanterns at the gate. Some wrote riddles on pieces of paper, and attached them on the lanterns. The answer had to be guessed from a word, a poem, or a phrase.
Because the riddles are interesting and thought-provoking, and guessing lantern riddles makes the festival more interactive and lively, it has remained an essential activity during the Chinese Lantern Festival.
Although there is no longer a practical need for Chinese lanterns, they are still made, used, and enjoyed by the Chinese people. They continue to be a means of artistic expression, both in terms of functionality, design, and decoration.
The streets both in big cities and small towns are decorated with red lanterns during festivals, especially Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Lantern Festival.
Best places to go are Beijing, Hongkong and Nanjing. In Beijing, temple fairs are held in various venues, and lanterns can be seen everywhere.
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Vista del eclipse Lunar
Madrugada de martes Santo abril 2014
Municipio de Santa Tecla, Departamento de La Libertad El Salvador Centroamérica.
El extraño color que adquiere la superficie de la Luna vista desde la Tierra, tiene explicación física: la atmósfera del planeta, que se extiende unos 80 kilómetros más allá del diámetro terrestre, actúa como una lente, desviando la luz del sol, al tiempo que filtra eficazmente sus componentes azules, dejando pasar solo luz roja que finalmente será reflejada por la Luna, dándole un resplandor cobrizo.
Sin embargo, hay quien mantiene la creencia de que estos episodios está relacionados con pasajes apocalípticos. Concretamente, era el color rojizo el que creaba pavor entre los antiguos habitantes de la Tierra, para quienes tenía un significado de fatalidad. También se relaciona con pasajes de la Biblia como: "El sol se tornará en tinieblas, y la luna en sangre, antes de que venga el día grande y espantoso del Señor" (Joel, 2:31).
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Lions at Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
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About 10km down the canyon of the Río Choqueyapu from the city center, Valle de la Luna is a slightly over-hyped place, though it’s a pleasant break from urban La Paz. It could be easily visited in a morning or combined with another outing such as a hike to Muela del Diablo to fill an entire day. It isn’t a valley at all, but a bizarre, eroded hillside maze of canyons and pinnacles technically known as badlands.
Several species of cactus grow here, including the hallucinogenic choma (San Pedro cactus). Oh, YEP.
Unfortunately, urban growth has caught up to the area, making it less of a viewpoint than it otherwise might be.
Inti Travel offers round-trip guided trips to Valle de la Luna and Chacaltaya (US$ 42), with a pickup from Iglesia Maria Auxiliadora at 8:30am.
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Cameron Highland, Pahang Malaysia.
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Hier nochmal ein meiner Meinung nach cooles Bild vom Leuchtturm in Chania auf Kreta. Wie findet ihr es? Mir gefällt der Kontrast von dem hell beleuchteten Weg zur dunklen Nacht. Here again in my opinion a cool picture of the lighthouse in Chania on Crete. How do you like it? I like the contrast of the brightly lit path to the dark night. [unbezahlte Werbung aufgrund von Markennennung] #europa #europe #greece #chania #chaniacrete #chaniaoldtown #oldtown #altstadt #mittelmeer #mediterraneansea #travelingram #travelpics #travelphotography #traveling #travel #travelguide #travel_greece #travelstyle #travelcaptures #griechenland #longexposure #langzeitbelichtung #abend #evening #nacht #nightphotos #nightphotography #nachtfotografie #canon6dmarkii #ddmeb
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This quiet valley is ideal for trekking, fishing, wildlife watching, and discovering under-explored hill villages. There’s also the option of doing absolutely nothing as you relax among the pine trees in the valley.
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