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Lleve el diablo lo hermoso
de mis cuernos,
Haga mis feos pies el
cielo eternos:
Así frecuentemente
El hombre se deslumbra con
lo hermoso;
Elige lo aparente,
Abrazando tal vez lo
más dañoso;
Pero escarmienta ahora
en tal cabeza.
El útil bien es la mejor
belleza.
Felix María de Samaniego.
The [useful] friend that i can remove or rezz everywhere, to change skin...or mood . To scream at or delete , to tell my fake story before i logoff...
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All I have or should
want to be but never could
It's coming at, it's coming at, it's coming at my heart
To spoil my soul with fire
All my eyes can see is
born out of your imagery
It's coming at, it's coming at, it's coming at my heart
To scorch the earth with fire
Tell me who you really love
Tell me who you really love
The mind is like an umbrella. It's most useful when it's open.
~Walter Gropius~
Surround yourself with people who will support you when it rains, not just when it shines.
~Unknown~
A 350 mile journey begins with one step.
Saturday night William McIntosh and I made some plans to head up to Julia Pfeiffer State Beach to photograph Keyhole Arch during the winter solstice. During the winter solstice the sun lines up through the arch and has produced some magical captures and is a popular destination for many photographers. The following morning Bill called at 7:30am and said that the weather had turned up north and we decided to head the other direction towards the southwest, After spending a half hour looking at the radar and Skyfire we decided to head to a spot 6 hours away just past Phoenix Arizona to the Salt River Bend.
As we traveled, the weather started clearing more and more and by the time we got on location the clouds almost cleared out of the sky completely but luckily as the sun dipped to the horizon we did catch some last minute color in the sky.
This is an 8 image panorama stitched together in Lightroom and in an effort of full disclosure, was unhappy with the size of the moon when shooting at 11mm so I had the presence of mind to grab the longest lens in my bag at the time, a 24-105mm and snapped a second shot of the moon and replaced the tiny moon in the original composition with the one shot with the longer lens. I know some people object to this but I'm trying to sell prints here people. LOL :)
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This is the canal which links the Cagliari salt evaporation ponds (now dismissed) with the harbour. The salt collected in the ponds was loaded into barges and then a tug carried the train of barges to the harbour where the salt was unloaded to be shipped.
In ancient times the barges were pulled by horses.
because cats find humans useful domestic animals :-)
George Mikes
Happy Caturday!!
emma, our 2 year old rescue cat, enjoying her new favorite cardboard box with brown packing paper, cary, north carolina
Nemophila, a popular flower that blooms in spring.
Every spring, I go to take photos in a large national park, famous for this flower, but it has been closed this year.
That's why this year I shot a Nemophila on a small flowerbed in a nearby park.
The theme for MM is hand tool. My tiny scissors are just right for daisy cutting!
Thanks for views, favs and comments, much appreciated 👍💕
Northern Red-shafted Flicker. View Large On Black According to the Audubon guide, "flickers are the only woodpeckers that frequently feed on the ground", probing with their beak, also sometimes catching insects in flight. Although they eat fruits, berries, seeds and nuts, their primary food is insects. Ants alone can make up 45% of their diet. They have a behavior called anting, during which they use the acid from the ants to assist in preening, as it is useful in keeping them free of parasites. IMG_1588
After the discussion in the group Saturday Self-Challenge I decided to photograph mine for the theme Old but still useful.
It's so old that all the paint has come off the handle. I must have bought this some time in the second half of the 1960s.
Some bubbles are pretty, but others are created to be useful!
Close-up of a spirit level.
Looking close... on Friday! ~ Bubbles (2022/01/21)
Taken at the Great Central Railway in Loughborough, found this old, though still useful shed - I liked the way the light fell on the doors.
Sticky and useful, inkcaps were used as a source of ink for important documents to guard against forgeries.
They cause serious problems when consumed with alcohol hence the common name Tipplers Bane.
be Motivated, not manipulated
To be useful, not used
To make Changes, not excuses
To excel, not compete
I Choose self-esteem, not self pity
I chooses to listen to my inner voice
not to the random opinion of others
I choose to do the things that you won't
So I can continue to do the things that you can't.....
What a treat to get a glimpse of this bird, especially in such lovely early morning light. This gives a useful size comparison.
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For 120 pictures in 2020 #113 "Useful", this is a set of 4 mini-whisks I use mainly for beating scrambled eggs (I am the only one in the house who eats them, so only two at a time). But they are also great for mixing in any small bowl or container.
120 in 2020
113. Useful
An useful way of up cycling an old tyre!
Spotted in the woods on my walk last week, this home made swing was designed and made by two 11 year old girls. And no, I didn't take up their offer of trying it out!
I took this shot at the end of my afternoon on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal it show Blossoms Tea Rooms and the 1st lock that take boats down into the marina & basin.I took the shot and never checked it just walked on back to the car and home .when i saw it on the computer i was very disappointed with my effort ,the exposure was rubbish ,the sky showed a little detail and the foreground was almost blacked out but i liked the composition so played around with it in PS Elements 14 but could not get it as i wanted it .A few months back i had down loaded The Nic Collection ,Googles free editing software add on's so i gave them a try not having used them before and i must say they are very good ,it let me just give the last little tweak that the shot needed ......you could say "well get it right 1st time and you don't need to use these tools " but we don't do we ....not all the time anyway.......Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal,Stourport-On-Severn To Kidderminster leg,North Worcestershire ,England
At first glance maybe an unusual spider? lol! This is a "bear claw," one of two that I use to retrieve a large, stuffed turkey from the oven twice a year. Yes, Thanksgiving and Christmas. ( I think it would make a great weapon, too if I encountered a burglar in my home)! Super sharp! Happy Crazy Tuesday everyone!
Útil versus bello. Una polémica recurrente en la arquitectura contemporánea, donde parece que estos términos han empezado a excluirse mutuamente. Sin embargo, durante siglos existieron espléndidos ejemplos de arquitectura utilitaria que no renunciaban ni a la belleza ni a la estética, especialmente en el periodo clásico. La Cisterna Basílica (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) de Estambul es un ejemplo perfecto. Concebida para almacenar agua potable —que llegaba desde el acueducto de Valente y otras fuentes—, podía albergar hasta 80.000 m³. Fue construida en el año 532 d.C., por orden del emperador Justiniano I. Desde el exterior nada anuncia su presencia, pero al descender nos envuelve una escena inesperada: un bosque de 336 columnas de mármol que sostienen una bóveda de ladrillo. El juego de luces, los reflejos en el agua, la penumbra... todo contribuye a crear una atmósfera de misterio casi sobrenatural. Parte de su encanto reside en su imperfección: muchas columnas son recicladas de templos antiguos, y sus capiteles variados aportan carácter y humanidad al espacio. En la penumbra dorada de la imagen, las columnas parecen repetirse hasta el infinito, reflejadas en el agua quieta. El visitante —pequeño, casi invisible— se pierde entre sombras y luces como si caminara por una ciudad subterránea fuera del tiempo.
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Useful versus beautiful. A recurring debate in contemporary architecture, where these concepts often seem mutually exclusive. Yet for centuries, functional buildings did not shy away from beauty — especially during the classical period. Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) is a perfect example. Built in 532 AD by order of Emperor Justinian I, it was designed to store drinking water brought from the Valens Aqueduct and other sources, with a capacity of up to 80,000 m³. From the outside, nothing hints at its presence. But upon descending, we are met with a surprising scene: a forest of 336 marble columns holding up a brick vault. The play of lights, the reflections in the water, the shadows... everything contributes to a magical, almost otherworldly atmosphere. Part of its beauty lies in its imperfection: many columns were repurposed from ancient temples, and their diverse capitals give the space a unique, human character. In the golden gloom of the image, the columns seem to repeat endlessly, mirrored on the still water. The visitor —small, almost invisible— wanders among shadows and light, as if walking through a timeless underground city.
xena took it upon herself to investigate the neighborhood to see if anything needed to be marked or useful for potential napping locations
Useful in finding small magnetic objects that could be difficult to see or reach. Powerful too! Extends from 7" to to 30.5" as well as 17.78cm to 77.47cm.
photo size: 3"w by 2.67" h and 7.62cm w by 6.79cm h
Theme: "magnets"
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A useful tip for boiling Shrimp, put your frozen Shrimp in a pot cover with cold water and when the water starts to boil pull them off the fire,
It is no coincidence that this incredibly beautiful, fragrant and useful plant is called a wild rose. A close relative of the most beautiful flower on earth, the rose hip also has thorns, but is also rich in vitamin C and other useful microelements.
The name “rose hips” is used for wild or unmodified rose species. In Russia today there are up to 100 species of rose hips, and not all of them are equally useful, so some of them are used for decorative purposes. Under natural conditions, wild roses grow on mountain slopes, in river valleys, and in fields there are several dozen varieties of the plant. Unpretentious and cold-resistant ornamental rose hips can often be seen as hedges in country houses. Certain types of wild rose are used to make jam, jam and candied fruits.
The healing properties of rose hips have been known since ancient times. Almost all parts of rose hips are used for medicinal and preventive purposes, but the fruits are considered the most useful. This is explained by the high content of vitamin C in them; its concentration here is higher than in black currants and lemon. Wild rose fruits also boast a variety of biologically active substances.
The most popular among medicinal types of rose hips is traditionally considered to be May rose hips. The fruits of needle, Dahur, Kokand, small-flowered rose hips and some other plant species are also used for medicinal purposes.
As Elizabeth is doing her chores, an elephant appears at the door! She and her cat are quite startled at first, but she recognizes one of her old circus pals that she told to stop over any time. She must not have heard the door bell over the roar of the vacuum.
Blythe a Day - 10/14/21 "An Elephant in the Room" (a month of Idioms)
Doll: Petite Blythe
Furniture, cat, and house: Lundby
Turquoise lamp in background - Michael's
Elephant: Dumbo toy I found at Salvation Army last year - knew it would be useful somehow!
Ceiling light - 1:12 dollhouse - Hobby Lobby
Most minis: Lundby or Caroline's dollhouse
Old abandoned grain elevator..
Still in it's checkerboard sqaure paint..
Oxford Indiana.
Homecoming Trip 2016.
Sony SLT-A77MkII.
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This town is where one my grandparents are from, and, where they are laid to rest.
Cranberry Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella). This beautiful, low-maintenance and useful plant is one of my favorite plants in our Florida food forest garden. It’s a great pollinator plant, heat tolerant, fast growing for chop & drop, and the edible leaves and calyces can be used for teas, juices, and in salads.
A burst of crimson flora so bright,
In sunlit bloom, a lovely sight.
With petals soft and edges fine,
A touch of beauty, nature’s sign.
The plant, in hues of red and green,
A lovely garden, calm and serene.
Cranberry Hibiscus, bold and free,
A symbol of nature’s harmony.
Portulaca oleracea is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a popular ingredient in herbal remedies
Picturesque framing of a legendary Doum-Palm.
An African palm tree 'Hyphaene thebaica' also called 'gingerbread tree', one of the most important useful plants in the world well known for its therapeutic benefits.
Doum-palm was considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians, and the seed was found in some pharaoh's tombs.
A wild plant widespread in the south of Egypt and many African countries. In ancient Egypt, every Egyptian of standing would have had these trees growing in his garden.
Shot from the west bank riding down the Nile River to Aswan.