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to convey the idea of immature productions and to excuse atrociously poor photographs. As a matter of fact nearly all the greatest work is being, and has always been done, by those who are following photography for the love of it, and not merely for financial reasons. As the name implies, an amateur is one who works for love; and viewed in this light the incorrectness of the popular classification is readily apparent.
Alfred Stieglitz
in 1899
Ukraine Matters!
Loebner magnolia, 'Ballerina', jc raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
During these difficult times we have to remember our children in particular. We have to work to coming together to help everyone, the refugees, children separated from their parents and universally working at it. We all belong to the human family and the human family extends worldwide, not just within the borders of a country.
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A Black-cappped Chickadee
"A bird almost universally considered “cute” thanks to its oversized round head, tiny body, and curiosity about everything, including humans. The chickadee’s black cap and bib; white cheeks; gray back, wings, and tail; and whitish underside with buffy sides are distinctive. Its habit of investigating people and everything else in its home territory, and quickness to discover bird feeders, make it one of the first birds most people learn."
The crowd rushes ahead to hopefully find a photo spot for this iconic ivory-white marble mausoleum.
An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.
Additional info in below link
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal
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Le marbre de Carrare (pour les Romains marmor lunensis, « marbre de Luni ») est un type de marbre, extrait des carrières des Alpes apuanes sur le territoire de Carrare, universellement connu comme un des marbres les plus prisés pour sa blancheur sans trop de veinage. Aujourd’hui, Carrare produit 1 million de tonnes de marbre par an.
La montagne qui et de couleur blanche ce n'est pas de la neige mais bien des extractions de Marbre de Carrare.
Carrara marble (for the Romans marmor lunensis, "marble of Luni") is a type of marble, quarried from the Apuan Alps in the territory of Carrara, universally known as one of the most popular marbles for its whiteness without much veining. Today, Carrara produces 1 million tons of marble a year.
The mountain, which is white in color, is not snow, but rather extractions of Carrara marble.
Danny Lim, universally adored sandwhich board protestor stops for his portrait along King Street in Newtown. His smile is infectious, traffic slows, bus drivers honk their horns and offer him a thumbs up. He often delivers satirical political messages which have seen him get into trouble. He is a friend of the people.
Posed Portrait
King Street, Newtown
June, 2019
The Taj Mahal ultimately from Arabic, "crown of palaces" is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".
Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles.
In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision, including Abd ul-Karim Ma'mur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri.
'Blue Magic'... An artist from Multan doing 'KashiKari' on a lamp made from camel skin.These unique vases and lamps are typical to a certain region in Pakistan and are artistically hand crafted from camel skin using an art form called "kashi kari" The production is limited due to the intricate nature of art and the scarcity of artists.The floral and geometrical patterns and the white glazes embellished with rich shades of turquoise and deep blues are the hallmark of Multani ceramics, and one continues to be impressed by the beauty of these creations. Not only can these be used as aesthetically appealing utilitarian items, but they can enhance the decor of any interior, and the ceramic tiles continue to be used for the embellishment of architecture.Kashi Kari is method of hand painting ceramic products, in particular tiles and pottery, also known as blue pottery. This is a craft that is esteemed universally for its superb beauty and intricate craftsmanship. A huge theme of the work is the use of blue and turquoise paint.
Kashi Kari is a centuries old craft. Some of the oldest pottery excavated from archeological sites has been dated to 900 AD. It is believed to have originated from Kashghar, China (thus the name) and influenced by Persian culture owing to the extensive use of blue color and certain motifs
Human misery universally arises from some error that man admits as true. We confound our fears with the idea feared, and place the evil in the thing seen or believed. Here is a great error, for we never see what we are afraid of."
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The Taj Mahal meaning "Crown of the Palace" is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658), to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb is the centerpiece of a 42-acre complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall.
Construction of the mausoleum was essentially completed in 1643 but work continued other phases of the project for another 10 years. The Taj Mahal complex is believed to have been completed in its entirety in 1653 at a cost estimated at the time to be around 32 million rupees, which in 2015 would be approximately 52.8 billion rupees (U.S. $827 million). The construction project employed some 20,000 artisans under the guidance of a board of architects led by the court architect to the emperor, Ustad Ahmad Lahauri.
The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India's rich history.
(Canon PowerShot G1X Mark III, 1/125 @ f/4.0, IS0 100)
The Taj Mahl "crown of palaces",is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".
Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian and Indian architectural styles.
In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision, including Abd ul-Karim Ma'mur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri is generally considered to be the principal designer.
Sunday morning in Victorville California just a couple of minutes before 7 AM. I had parked on the street the night before and was about to check in for my pickup when I looked out my passenger window and saw this ground squirrel basking in the morning light. Grabbed my A9 which has the long zoom lens already on and took a hand full of pictures. Some pictures had the little creature with it's eyes open, some half open, but this one really captured the mood best, eyes closed, relaxed and obviously enjoying the morning's sun and warmth. I think we can all relate to this kind of peaceful moment in our own lives. We all have basked in the morning light and the feeling is universally the same I believe for all creatures.
Haven't had many photo opportunities lately, but started my day with this and stopped several times throughout the day getting some pretty interesting landscape shots and ended the days photography with some Ram shots at Walker Lake in Nevada. I'll say more about that when I post one of those, but for now just know how excited I was. I've looked for Bighorn Sheep here for years because of the signs posted in the area warning about them frequently crossing the road. Dang, enough about the Bighorn for now. Will post sometime soon.
Kyiv University or Shevchenko University or officially the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
The university is universally recognized as the most prestigious university of Ukraine, being the largest national higher education institution. KNU is ranked within top 650 universities in the world. It is the third oldest university in Ukraine after the University of Lviv and University of Kharkiv. Currently, its structure consists of fifteen faculties (academic departments) and five institutes. It was founded in 1834 by the Russian Tsar Nikolai as the Kiev Imperial University of Saint Vladimir, and since then it has changed its name several times.
The University is renamed after Taras Shevchenko, a major figure in Ukrainian literature and art. It is an institution of higher education that trains specialists in many fields of knowledge and carries out research. It is considered the most prestigious university in Ukraine and a major centre of advanced learning and progressive thinking. It consists of more faculties and departments, and trains specialists in a greater number of academic fields, than any other Ukrainian educational institution.
In 2012 the lightning-caused High Park Fire burned 140 square miles and destroyed more than 250 homes in the foothills near Fort Collins, Colorado. Such large, catastrophic wildfires are increasing in the western United States – and now globally – due to a warming, drying climate and intensifying human activity in our forestlands. Environmental and economic impacts of these wildfires are felt locally as forests and homes are destroyed – and universally as smoke and carbon dioxide spread throughout our shared atmosphere. Tackling climate change is a key challenge for the future of humanity and the welfare and biodiversity of Planet Earth.
Artist: Joel Fergie (The Zookeeper) and Travis Vinson (Drapl) Oct 2019. Silo Art Trail, Victoria
The artwork depicts a young girl swinging from a mallee eucalyptus tree gazing out over the endless vista that is Lake Tyrrell. A powerful Wedge Tail Eagle saws above the girl and emus run off into the night. For millennia this lake has existed, unchanged and untouched. It is a place of wonder and story. In this ever increasing busy day and age, people universally long for space and solitude.
Kyiv University or Shevchenko University or officially the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. colloquially known as KNU is located in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. The university is universally recognized as the most prestigious university of Ukraine, being the largest national higher education institution. KNU is ranked within top 650 universities in the world.[5] It is the third oldest university in Ukraine after the University of Lviv and University of Kharkiv. Currently, its structure consists of fifteen faculties (academic departments) and five institutes. It was founded in 1834 by the Russian Tsar Nikolai I as the Kiev Imperial University of Saint Vladimir, and since then it has changed its name several times. During the Soviet Union era, Kiev State University was one of the top-three universities in the USSR, along with Moscow State University and Leningrad State University. It is ranked as the best university in Ukraine in many rankings (see below). Throughout history, the university has produced many famous alumni including Nikolay Bunge, Mykhailo Drahomanov, Mykhailo Hrushevskyi, Nikolai Berdyaev, Mikhail Bulgakov, Ivan Schmalhausen, Theodosius Dobzhansky, Viacheslav Chornovil, Leonid Kravchuk, and many others. Taras Shevchenko himself, banned from educational activities for political reasons, worked for the Kyiv University as a field researcher.
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Тот самый главный корпус, стены которого окрашены темно-красным, а чугунные базы и капители колонн – черным, что соответствовало цветам ленты ордена Св. Владимира (1782). Символично, что девиз этого ордена «Польза, честь и слава» являлся девизом Киевского университета Св. Владимира.
We had a couple of very nice days in the middle of last week and there was a definite feeling of spring in the air. But it wasn't to last and on Friday a freezing cold wind brought in a sea-fret from the North Sea at the end of the afternoon obliterating the view.
Not being able to see into the distance seems a metaphor for life at present as restrictions on movement have been pretty much universally applied, thus closing us in to a large extent.
My thoughts go out to those in the most vulnerable groups who have been told to stay indoors for the next 12 weeks (or more) for their own safety, to the homeless, to those who live in flats, to those who live alone and above all to those who have family and friends with the virus or who know the grief of losing a loved one recently - and definitely to those risking their own health on the frontlines. Love and virtual hugs to all.
As a matter of fact nearly all the greatest work is being, and has always been done, by those who are following photography for the love of it, and not merely for financial reasons. As the name implies, an amateur is one who works for love; and viewed in this light the incorrectness of the popular classification is readily apparent.
Alfred Stieglitz
in 1899
HMM!! Higher Education Matters! Resist the Ignorant Orange Clown and his Cabinet of Stooges and Buffoons!
narcissus, daffodils, sarah p duke gardens, duke university, durham, north carolina
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~~fence friday~~(NOT the original) Group.
The original photograph is a very small picture file 640 X480 pixels! Taken with the very basic Fujifilm DX-8 digital camera made in 1998 - 0.35Mp. It wasn't very basic 23 years ago and cost $399 - a phenomenally high price at the time but it was at the 'cutting edge' of what was available to the general public.
Certainly 'fun' to use even if there are issues transferring photos from the Smart Media card to the computer - seems they are saved in a basic JPEG format that isn't universally recognised!
The result is a very small file that could possibly provide a 6x4 print, and a recognisable picture on a computer screen. There is something about the colour rendering that sets the camera apart from what I usually get.
It's all a bit of a challenge.
Fujifilm DX-8
The Taj Mahl "crown of palaces",is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".
Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian and Indian architectural styles.
In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision, including Abd ul-Karim Ma'mur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri is generally considered to be the principal designer.
Cascade Mountains - Jackson County - Oregon - USA
Habitat : Forests
Food : Insects
Nesting : Cavity
Behavior : Foliage Gleaner
Conservation : Low Concern
"A bird almost universally considered “cute” thanks to its oversized round head, tiny body, and curiosity about everything, including humans. The chickadee’s black cap and bib; white cheeks; gray back, wings, and tail; and whitish underside with buffy sides are distinctive. Its habit of investigating people and everything else in its home territory, and quickness to discover bird feeders, make it one of the first birds most people learn." - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Excerpt from www.butchartgardens.com/stunning-dragon-fountain-gift-peo...:
A striking bronze dragon fountain was unveiled today at The Butchart Gardens by owner Ms. Robin Clarke and Ms. Sheng Lei, Vice Mayor, City of Suzhou.
The magnificent 2 meter high by 3 meter long bronze and granite sculpture weighing in excess of 2700 kg, is a gift from the People’s Republic of China and the City of Suzhou in conjunction with the 35th anniversary of the Sister-City relationship with the City of Victoria. Special guests in attendance at Saturday’s unveiling included Her Honour, Judith Guichon Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, Her Excellency Liu Fei, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps, the Mayor of Central Saanich Ryan Windsor, and a large delegation of government officials from the City of Suzhou.
“Consul General Madam Liu Fei and Officials from Beijing recognized the long-standing history The Butchart Gardens enjoys with Chinese people locally and within China” said Dave Cowen, General Manager. “The dragon is a universally recognized symbol of China. We are very honoured to accept this magnificent gift and to welcome the Chinese delegation, local dignitaries and special guests on this happy occasion.”
An immersive event featuring large-scale artworks, educational workshops, family-friendly activities, live music, and dance performances.
Showtime By Walter Productions | Phoenix, Arizona
Showtime captures the essence of live entertainment, intertwining flames, light, and music in a vibrant spectacle. This installation reflects humanity's evolving relationship with performance art, engaging audiences through universally recognizable marquee-style letters that signal anticipation and excitement. As the show unfolds, synchronized musical crescendos ignite flames that pulse and dance in harmony, creating an immersive experience that transcends the ordinary. Every ignition—timed with precision by a hidden fire operator—enhances the ritual of expectation, bridging backstage preparation and onstage drama.
Attendees will have the opportunity to directly interact with Showtime by using a keyboard to control the lighting of the letters, adding a personal touch to this performance art piece. Together, viewers and performers engage in a collective moment of focus, momentarily leaving the outside world behind as they celebrate the electrifying thrill of creation and connection.
International Balloon Fiesta 2014. Setting up a hot-air balloon. Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
This photo is to bring awareness to Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), sometimes referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). ME/CFS is a debilitating disease that lacks a universally accepted case definition, cause, diagnosis, or treatment. According to the CDC, more than one million USA citizens have CFS. At least one-quarter of individuals with ME/CFS are bedbound or housebound at some point in the illness and most never regain their pre-disease level of functioning. ME/CFS strikes people of all ages and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups, and is diagnosed two to four times more often in women.
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Great to be back in London and taking pictures again .
The Lloyd's building (sometimes known as the Inside-Out Building)[3] is the home of the insurance institution Lloyd's of London. It is located on the former site of East India House in Lime Street, in London's main financial district, the City of London. The building is a leading example of radical Bowellism architecture in which the services for the building, such as ducts and lifts, are located on the exterior to maximise space in the interior.
In 2011, twenty-five years after its completion in 1986 the building received Grade I listing; at this time it was the youngest structure ever to obtain this status. It is said by Historic England to be "universally recognised as one of the key buildings of the modern epoch"
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Countryside near DF-100 road - Brasilia, DF, Brazil.
The species is found in tropical swamps and wetlands of South America and also in Panama.
Its familial placement is not established, and ornithologists disagree as to its closest relations. A current proposal to the SACC would create a monotypic family, Donacobiidae, for this species, but this is not universally accepted.
Known in Brazil as "japacanim".
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Suborder: Passeri
Family: Donacobiidae
Genus: Donacobius Swainson, 1831
Species: D. atricapilla (Linnaeus, 1766)
Binomial name: Donacobius atricapilla
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”
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Dress by *{Junbug}* - Miss Bennet
Hair by Doux - Venezia
Celebration of the sun's return to the northern latitudes, with longer days and a higher elevation in the sky going forward. This might be one of the most universally celebrated events among the cultures of high latitudes in the northern hemisphere, and is the reason we celebrate Christmas in December (to supplant the Pagan holiday).
This is sunrise behind a frozen bubble from last winter. Thus far this year has been warm and dry in Colorado- this week we had extreme fire weather (high temps (70 F), high winds (100+ mph gusts), and low humidities), resulting in 2 planned power outages, which along with the "unplanned" power outages left >100,000 people in the dark. Thankfully no fires though.
Happy Winter Solstice
Happy Hanukkah
Merry Christmas
Happy Kwanzaa
Joyous Pancha Ganapat
Sweet Soyal
Merry Malkh
Prosperous Yalda
Fabulous Festivus
Happy Eid al-Adha
Wishing everyone wonderful holidays- Good light to all!
Silo artwork at Sea Lake, Victoria ... and my very mediocre first attempt at night sky photography - ill prepared, too bright with moonlight yet still unable to even see through the viewfinder to compose or focus I was surprised to get anything at all.
(I was going to try a sky replacement/star enhancement in PS for this, but as the image is about the artwork and not the sky, I decided against it ... nothing to do with having no idea how to go about it at all ... wink, wink :))
[Titled 'The Space In Between'
Source: The Zookeeper
Feature Image by Ron Bonham
The GrainCorp Silos at Sea Lake were painted by Joel Fergie, aka The Zookeeper and Travis Vinson, aka Drapl in October 2019.
The artwork depicts a young girl swinging from a mallee eucalyptus tree gazing out over the endless vista that is Lake Tyrrell. A powerful Wedge Tail Eagle saws above the girl and emus run off into the night. For millennia this lake has existed, unchanged and untouched. It is a place of wonder and story. In this ever increasing busy day and age, people universally long for space and solitude.
'During our research into the history of the region, we learned of the stories of the Boorong people. The stories of early indigenous astrology was recorded in 1857 by local of the Mallee, William Edward Standbridge. The Boorong were known to have more knowledge of astronomy than any other tribe. The boorong would use the stars to navigate the seasons, knowing that particular flora and fauna would be available as the constellations above changed throughout the year. After reaching out to a number of indigenous NGOʼs we were directed to a few indigenous community members with connection to the Boorong. We made contact with a local indigenous artist Robby Wirramanda who shared a few interesting stories of his ancestors. It became clear to us that these stories are deeply important stories of the Boorong. A high level of sensitivity should be taken in ensuring that these stories be told by those with connection to the Boorong and or the language group of the Wergaia. In the design, Robbyʼs wooden sculptural works are depicted in the centre of the design. Robby describes these sculptures as reprentations of his ancestors. They have been installed on the salt flats of Lake Tyrrell previously, and pay homage to his people who roamed these lands.' says Joel
I had the good fortune to spend a few weeks in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia recently, (or KL as it's universally known locally).
No visit to KL would be complete without a shot of the Petronas Towers. At a height of 451.9 m (1,483 ft) to the top of the spires, the 88-storey twin towers were the tallest buildings in the world between 1998 and 2004, and are built on the world's deepest foundations, ranging from 60 to 114 metres.
Given the amount of people with cameras pointing skywards, it's hard to get a shot of the towers from a unique perspective.
This one is taken from KLCC Park (KL City Centre), a 50 acre (20 hectare) park adjacent to the twin towers.
All the wild world is beautiful, and it matters but little where we go, to highlands or lowlands, woods or plains, on the sea or land or down among the crystals of waves or high in a balloon in the sky; through all the climates, hot or cold, storms and calms, everywhere and always we are in God's eternal beauty and love. So universally true is this, the spot where we chance to be always seems the best.
~John Muir
A bird almost universally considered “cute” thanks to its oversized round head, tiny body, and curiosity about everything, including humans. The chickadee’s black cap and bib; white cheeks; gray back, wings, and tail; and whitish underside with buffy sides are distinctive. Its habit of investigating people and everything else in its home territory, and quickness to discover bird feeders, make it one of the first birds most people learn. Chickadees are mostly year-long residents of their range, although sometimes they will stay to the southern part of their range in the fall or winter - and in extreme cases, they will move south of their range altogether. During the winter, chickadees often form flocks that will include other birds as well, such as nuthatches, titmice, and warblers. Chickadees often are the glue of these mixed flocks, because their distinctive call alerts other members of the flock when they find good sources of food. During the flocking season, black-capped chickadees have a rigid social hierarchy, with males ranking over females, and older birds having authority over younger ones.
The Taj Mahl "crown of palaces",is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".
Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian and Indian architectural styles.
In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision, including Abd ul-Karim Ma'mur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri is generally considered to be the principal designer.
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The photograph showcases the majestic presence of a red rose, blooming confidently amidst a sea of verdant leaves. The rose's deep crimson petals are rich and velvety, arranged in a classic swirl that draws the eye to its heart. The bloom is the embodiment of classical beauty and passion, its saturated reds standing out with regal contrast against the softer greens of the surrounding foliage. Some leaves bear the marks of the natural cycle of growth and decay, providing an organic backdrop that emphasizes the flower's perfection. The subtle play of light and shadow across the petals and leaves adds a dynamic quality to the image, creating a sense of depth and dimension. This red rose, captured in its peak bloom, is a natural symbol of love and romance, its allure timeless and universally recognized.
SARDENYA 2024 "Il paese di Petra."
In the Gulf of Asinara, in the extreme northwestern part of Sardinia, there is a tropical beach, one of the most beautiful in Europe and a natural paradise where fine sand and very shallow waters invite you to enjoy a totally relaxing time.
Fine, pure white sand, a transparent seabed, ankle-deep water for tens of metres, turquoise and blue colours of a sea that blends with the sky and a captivating landscape offered by the surrounding towers. The beach of La Pelosa lies between the Capo Falcone sea stacks, theIsola Pianaisland and Asinara, which protect it from the force of the open sea: it is a tropical paradise that will make you feel like you are in a film. This is how tourists from all over the world, after having visited it, define this perfect environment with its natural and historical elements competing with each other.During a holiday in the north of Sardinia, a visit to the iconic beach of Stintino is a must. This beach is universally considered one of the most beautiful in Europe.
Thanks to a natural barrier, the water is always calm, even when the northwesterly mistral wind is blowing hard. The surrounding Mediterranean scrub, particularly the junipers, reminds you that you are in Sardinia, despite the Caribbean appearance. Opposite the beach, there is an islet with an Aragonese tower dating back to 1578. It is the symbol of La Pelosa and you can get to it on foot, after crossing another delightful little cove, that of La Pelosetta, situated next to its 'big sister'. The area is watched over by the ancient Saracen Torre del Falcone (Tower of the Falcon). Opposite it, is the Isola Piana (Flat Island), once a place where livestock grazed and swam to dry land, pulled by large boats. The island is so flat that it does not in any way obstruct the view of the majestic Asinara cliffs that stand tall behind it. You will be able to explore the fascinating and mysterious island-park, where time seems to stand still, by setting out from the tourist port of Stintino or from the pier of Ancora onthe motor vessels or dinghies of authorized operators.
The evocative little village in the Stintino area is approximately five kilometers from the La Pelosa beach and is also connected by shuttle bus services. In the village and along the road leading to the beach, you will find accommodation facilities and restaurants, where you can savour the local delicacies: lobster and tuna roe above all. Fishing and processing of tuna is one of most ancient local traditions, which you can relive in the Museo del Tonnare. In the Stintino territory, you can also relax in other wonderful areasalong the coast, like on the white pebbles and the dazzling colours of the sea of the extremely long beach of Saline.
This garden of remembrance features gates with gold lettering and a memorial plinth inscribed to the dead of the 22nd Cheshire Regiment who lost their lives in World War 2.
The Memorial Garden is location in the south-east corner of the Cathedral close, between the church and the bell tower. Within the garden are many 18th/19th-century memorials. Within the garden there are two focal points – a giant cruciform geoglyph with the regimental insignia at its centre, and an altar-like memorial, a cenotaph, commemorating the Second World War dead. They are linked by a central path.
The garden has many memorials including benches commemorating local veterans’ associations of the regiment, and others bearing individual memorials. The bell tower itself has a memorial inscription, commemorating its opening.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a man in possession of a camera and a dash of artistic ambition is bound to stumble into trouble. And so it was today, I found myself with a camera in one hand, a bowl of my wife's pristine blueberries in the other, and a grand idea for Macro Monday's monochrome challenge in my head.
These were no ordinary blueberries. They were the kind that looked like they'd been polished by a team of dedicated pixies. Naturally, I thought, *Ah, the perfect subject for my next photographic masterpiece!* A still life of nature’s jewels, captured in exquisite detail with the ideal lighting.
With all the careful precision of a man blissfully unaware he's treading on very thin ice, I began arranging the blueberries. Each berry was meticulously positioned to catch the light just right, completely oblivious to the fact that I hadn't, in fact, consulted the rightful owner of said berries.
It wasn’t until I was repositioning the blueberries and adjusting the aperture for the fifth time that I felt it—a prickling sensation, as if I were being watched by something small, furry, and possibly venomous. Slowly, with the reluctance of a man who suspects he's just made a significant tactical error, I turned my head.
There, in the doorway, stood my wife. Her expression was a masterpiece in its own right—a blend of disbelief and what can only be described as murderous calm. "Those," she said, her voice as sweet as unsweetened lemon juice, "were my blueberries."
In my defense, I managed a sheepish grin that might have charmed a less formidable opponent. But my wife is made of sterner stuff, and her gaze remained fixed, unwavering, and utterly devoid of amusement.
For a moment, time seemed to stand still, the universe itself holding its breath. The blueberries, lying innocently on the board, seemed to mock me with their juicy perfection. I knew then that I was a man in deep, deep trouble.
"Would you like them back?" I ventured, scraping them off the bench into a bowl & holding it out as though offering a peace treaty.
Her eyes flicked from the blueberries to me, then back again. And with an eye roll that said more than any words could possibly convey, she turned and left, leaving me with my camera, my artistic aspirations, and the distinct feeling that some berries are best left uneaten—but certainly not unused.
PS. - my wife wasn’t really that worried about it, she is used to my photography quirks , but why ruin a good story with the facts when it can be embellished 😉
Hylotelephium telephium (synonym Sedum telephium), known as orpine, livelong, frog's-stomach, harping Johnny, life-everlasting, live-forever, midsummer-men, Orphan John and witch's moneybags, is a succulent perennial groundcover of the family Crassulaceae native to Eurasia. The flowers are held in dense heads and can be reddish or yellowish-white. A number of cultivars, often with purplish leaves, are grown in gardens as well as hybrids between this species and the related Hylotelephium spectabile (iceplant), especially the popular 'Herbstfreude' ('Autumn Joy').
Sedum is widely considered to be an unnatural catch-all taxonomic grouping. That clade, originally given the informal name Telephium and later Hylotelephium, was given the taxonomic rank of tribe Telephieae. The name Hylotelephium telephium has been widely, but not universally adopted.
The name Telephium was thought to be named after a surgical term for an ulcer that was particularly difficult to cure. This in turn was named after King Telephus who suffered from a spear wound that would not heal.
The plant has been used medicinally, being used by the Romans to treat wounds, and in later times to treat internal ulcers. It has also been used for love-divination.
Although "tree" is a term of common parlance, there is no universally recognised precise definition of what a tree is, neither botanically nor in common language
Originally taken in September 2016, converted to B&W using Silver Efex Pro 2 and processed using DxO Photolab 4.
The Lloyd's building (sometimes known as the Inside-Out Building) is the home of the insurance institution Lloyd's of London. It is located on the former site of East India House in Lime Street, in London's main financial district, the City of London. The building is a leading example of radical Bowellism architecture in which the services for the building, such as ducts and lifts, are located on the exterior to maximise space in the interior.
Twenty-five years after completion in 1986, the building received Grade I listing in 2011; it was the youngest structure ever to obtain this status. It is said by Historic England to be "universally recognised as one of the key buildings of the modern epoch".
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Four leaf Clovers leaves symbolize?
One leaf is for FAITH... The second for HOPE...
The third for LOVE... And the fourth for LUCK!
The four leaf clover is a universally accepted symbol of good luck
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The Chaine Memorial Tower in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is a memorial to James Chaine, a former Member of Parliament for Antrim, who died in 1885. It is a cylindrical stone tower lighthouse, situated on the west side of the entrance to Larne Lough.
Chaine developed Larne's short sea route to Scotland as well as establishing the town as a transatlantic port. The memorial, built in 1888, by public subscription, is a replica of an Irish round tower.
The plaque which adorns the memorial reads that the monument was erected by the "....contributions of every class in this mixed community irrespective of creed or party, all cordially united in esteem and affection for the Memory of JAMES CHAINE of Ballycraigy and Cairncastle Co. Antrim who represented this County in the Imperial Parliament of Great Britain and Ireland from February 1874 till 4 May 1885 when his early and lamented death in his 44th year of his age deprived his native County of one who had worked indefatigably for its interests especially in developing and improving the natural capabilities of the harbour of Larne and establishing its connection with Great Britain, the United States of America and with the inland parts of this County."
If the plaque is to be believed, James Chaine was universally esteemed and well regarded.
Unlike Chaine's memorial plaque, which was inscribed after his death, the prophet Isaiah wrote about the Messiah Jesus some 700 years before he was born! Isaiah's description is undeniably accurate and foretells a man who would be totally without the esteem of his contemporaries, and yet he would lay down his life for them (and us).
He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes [wound] we are healed.
(Isaiah 53:3-5)
À l'est d'Agrigente, à une distance de seulement 25 km se trouve le chef-lieu Palma di Montechiaro. "Ville du Gattopardo", comme il est universellement connu par le titre du célèbre roman de Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa et l'adaptation du film de Luchino Visconti "Le Guépard"
De lointaines origines, son plurimillennial passé émerge de la découverte de ruines archéologiques qui remontent au 2ème millénaire av. JC et par la présence d'un grand nombre de tombes Sicane (1240 av.JC.).
Dans le territoire on a également trouvé des traces de colonies rhodium-crétois du XIIe siècle av. JC.
En 1350 le château Chiaramonte est construit, il marque le début du chemin historique de Palma. La fondation subséquente de la colonie de la ville, par les frères jumeaux Giulio et Carlo Tomasi, remonte au 3 mai 1637.
Dans le contexte actuel Palma de Montechiaro est un centre agricole très connu, renforcé par un patrimoine archéologique, artistique, naturaliste et paysager d'une rare beauté. Un territoire riche de témoignage qui excelle pour sa beauté naturelle, la mer propre, le soleil, le beaux paysages, les plages de sable fin et la côte sauvage variée et ses caractéristiques falaises d'argile.
To the east of Agrigento, at a distance of only 25 km is the capital of Palma di Montechiaro. "City of Gattopardo", as it is universally known by the title of the famous novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa and the adaptation of the film by Luchino Visconti "The Cheetah"
From distant origins, its multi-millennial past emerges from the discovery of archaeological ruins that date back to the 2nd millennium BC. JC and by the presence of a large number of Sicane tombs (1240 BC).
In the territory we also found traces of rhodium-Cretan colonies from the 12th century BC. JC.
In 1350 the Chiaramonte castle was built, it marked the start of the historic route to Palma. The subsequent foundation of the city's colony, by the twin brothers Giulio and Carlo Tomasi, dates back to May 3, 1637.
In the current context Palma de Montechiaro is a very well-known agricultural center, reinforced by an archaeological, artistic, naturalist and landscaped heritage of rare beauty. A territory rich in testimony which excels for its natural beauty, the clean sea, the sun, the beautiful landscapes, the sandy beaches and the varied wild coast and its characteristic cliffs of clay.
L'Église Mère, emblème et réalité précieuse de la ville, date du XVIIe siècle. Expression du baroque sicilien, un grand escalier lui ajoute de la grandeur.
Datura is a genus of highly poisonous vespertine-flowering plants in the Nightshade family. There are several species of Datura, but pictured here is Datura wrightii, colloquially known as Sacred Datura, native to the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico.
Datura plants – both Datura wrightii, and other varieties – contain toxic quantities of tropane alkaloids like scopolamine and atropine. Substantial ingestion of Datura results in anticholinergic syndrome; function of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine is blocked, resulting in a series of symptoms ranging from psychosis to hyperthermia to temporary blindness. The symptoms of anticholinergic syndrome are described by the medical mnemonic “Blind as a bat, mad as a hatter, red as a beet, hot as a hare, dry as a bone, the bowel and bladder lose their tone, and the heart runs alone.” Ingestion of Datura can be lethal.
That doesn’t stop some people, often teenagers, from ingesting it though, because hey, psychoactive plant! But apparently it is the Worst. Drug. Ever. I once heard it described by a Youtuber as “The Psychedelic that Only Gives Bad Trips.” A foray into the Datura Trip Reports section of Erowid.org features Trip Report titles such as “24 Hours of Madness”, “Three Unpleasant Days,” “Imaginary Friends May Not Be Nice”, “Vague, Unreal, and Unpleasant,” “The Depths of Delirium Sucked”, “Complete Retrograde Amnesia”, “Loss of Coordination Entirely”, and “Oblivion in the Worst Possible Sense.”
Clearly ingesting Datura isn’t advisable. If you wish to unlock its mysteries, I would recommend sitting with it and asking it what it wants to tell you rather than consuming it. But if you want to get wild and crazy, maybe touch it and end up with a horrible case of contact dermatitis* like me. :)
*Note that it isn’t known to give contact dermatitis universally, only to sensitive individuals; I’m allergic to almost everything on God’s Green Earth, so it’s not surprising I had a reaction. That being said, apparently touching it with an open sore can be No Bueno.
🇫🇷 Il existe 20 papillons différents du genre Hamadryas. Ces papillons communément appelés Crackers, les mâles sont capables de produire un son percussif semblable au crépitement d'une poêle à frire. On pense que cette capacité inhabituelle sert à s'accoupler ou à éloigner les rivaux. Mais ,notre spécimen ....Hamadryas Iaodamia, ou papillon de la nuit étoilée, est unique dans ce genre parce qu'il est le seul de son espèce à ne pas produire ce craquement universellement identifié.
Le nom commun "Nuit étoilée" est dérivé du célèbre tableau de Vincent van Gogh. Il suffit d'observer ce papillon majestueux pour se rendre compte de sa ressemblance. Sa coloration dorsale est communément colorée par des taches de différentes tailles qui ressemblent beaucoup à l'écorce, mais certaines ont une coloration semblable à celle de la nuit étoilée.
🇬🇧 There are 20 different butterflies in the genus Hamadryas. Commonly known as Crackers, the males of these butterflies are capable of producing a percussive sound similar to the crackling of a frying pan. This unusual ability is thought to be used for mating or to ward off rivals. But our specimen ....Hamadryas Iaodamia, or Starry Night Butterfly, is unique in this genus because it is the only one of its kind not to produce this universally identified crackling sound.
The common name "Starry Night" is derived from the famous painting by Vincent van Gogh. You only have to look at this majestic butterfly to realise how similar it is. Its dorsal coloration is commonly coloured by spots of various sizes that closely resemble bark, but some have a colouration similar to that of the starry night.
🇪🇸 Existen 20 mariposas diferentes del género Hamadryas. Comúnmente conocidos como Crackers, los machos de estas mariposas son capaces de producir un sonido percusivo similar al crepitar de una sartén. Se cree que utilizan esta inusual capacidad para aparearse o para ahuyentar a sus rivales. Pero nuestro espécimen ....Hamadryas Iaodamia, o mariposa de la noche estrellada, es único en este género porque es el único de su especie que no produce este sonido crepitante universalmente identificado.
El nombre común "Noche estrellada" procede del famoso cuadro de Vincent van Gogh. Basta con observar a esta majestuosa mariposa para darse cuenta de su parecido. Su coloración dorsal está comúnmente coloreada por manchas de diversos tamaños que se asemejan mucho a la corteza, pero algunas tienen una coloración similar a la de la noche estrellada.
🇩🇪 Es gibt 20 verschiedene Schmetterlinge der Gattung Hamadryas. Diese Schmetterlinge werden gemeinhin als Crackers bezeichnet. Die Männchen sind in der Lage, einen perkussiven Ton zu erzeugen, der dem Knistern einer Bratpfanne ähnelt. Es wird angenommen, dass diese ungewöhnliche Fähigkeit zur Paarung oder zur Abschreckung von Rivalen dient. Aber ,unser Exemplar ....Hamadryas Iaodamia, oder Sternennachtfalter, ist in dieser Gattung einzigartig, weil er der einzige seiner Art ist, der nicht dieses universell identifizierbare Knacken erzeugt.
Der gebräuchliche Name "Sternennacht" ist von dem berühmten Gemälde von Vincent van Gogh abgeleitet. Ein Blick auf diesen majestätischen Schmetterling genügt, um die Ähnlichkeit zu erkennen. Seine Rückenfärbung ist üblicherweise durch unterschiedlich große Flecken gefärbt, die der Rinde sehr ähnlich sind, aber einige haben eine ähnliche Färbung wie die Sternennacht.
🇮🇹 Il genere Hamadryas comprende 20 farfalle diverse. Conosciuti comunemente come Cracker, i maschi di queste farfalle sono in grado di produrre un suono percussivo simile allo scoppiettio di una padella. Si pensa che questa insolita capacità venga utilizzata per l'accoppiamento o per allontanare i rivali. Ma il nostro esemplare ....Hamadryas Iaodamia, o farfalla della notte stellata, è unico in questo genere perché è l'unico della sua specie a non produrre questo suono scoppiettante universalmente identificato.
Il nome comune "Notte stellata" deriva dal famoso dipinto di Vincent van Gogh. Basta osservare questa maestosa farfalla per rendersi conto della sua somiglianza. La sua colorazione dorsale è comunemente colorata da macchie di varie dimensioni che ricordano da vicino la corteccia, ma alcune hanno una colorazione simile a quella della notte stellata.
An extremely common butterfly throughout Australia, although not a native, the Wanderer is universally known as the Monarch and has come by some means to our continent. Numbers have swelled, especially as their host plant, milkweed, was introduced. This specimen was photographed above a jungle of weeds, including milkweed flowers, In Minnippi Parkland.
"Take Me Home, Country Roads" is a timeless song that resonates universally within the hearts of people across different cultures and backgrounds. The song has become an anthem for those seeking a connection to a place they can call home, a sanctuary of comfort and belonging.
At its core, the song taps into the universal human experience of longing and nostalgia. The lyrics describe a desire to return to a place of familiarity, where the landscapes are etched into one's soul and the memories linger like a comforting embrace. This sentiment is not bound by geographical boundaries; the iconic line "Country roads, take me home, to the place I belong" captures a sentiment that goes beyond a specific country or region. It speaks to the fundamental human need for a connection to one's roots, a place that feels like a sanctuary where the soul finds solace.
The universality of the song lies in its ability to evoke a sense of yearning for a place that may not be the same for everyone but taps into a shared human experience. Whether you grew up in the mountains of West Virginia, the plains of Africa, or the bustling streets of a city, there's a part of each person's soul that understands the essence of wanting to return to the place our hearts feel at 'home'.