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Although today it rained wonderfully in Córdoba, I have chosen an archive photo. This way I don't get wet and I see that it is useful to save . I think it's a nice photo of The Shining City, the authentic title of these ruins so well reconstructed and valued and protected by UNESCO.
Aunque hoy ha llovido estupendamente sobre Córdoba, he elegido una foto de archivo. Así no me mojo y veo que es útil guardar . Creo que es una bonita foto de La Ciudad Brillante, titulo autentico de estas ruinas tan bien reconstruidas y puestas en valor y protegidas por LA UNESCO.
Lluvia de tiernos azahares
que el viento en el patio arrastra
como sollozos de guzla
sobre el suelo desgranados
por sed que manan las fuentes 5
tras las blancas celosías
de amores ya desvaídos
que de oro viste el ocaso.
El susurro de las flores
sobre canciones silentes 10
evoca pálidas notas
cristal de muertos laúdes
son suspiros de Azahara
que van cayendo en el patio
con sus pétalos de nieve 15
fundidos en tierra y agua.
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Rain of tender orange blossoms
that the wind in the patio drags
like guzla sobs
on the ground shelled
for thirst that springs flow 5
behind the white lattices
of faded loves
that gold dresses the sunset.
The whisper of the flowers
about silent songs 10
evokes pale notes
crystal of dead lutes
they are sighs of Azahara
that are falling in the patio
with its snow petals 15
fused on land and water.
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The picture represents the feelings and point of view of the intelligence behind the camera. This disease of our age is boredom and a good photographer must combat it. The way to do this is by invention – by surprise. When I say a good picture has surprise value I mean that it stimulates my thinking and intrigues me. The best way to achieve surprise quality is by avoiding clichés. Imitation is the greatest danger of the young photographer.
Alexey Brodovitch
Photography, February 1964
HMM! Ukraine Matters!
prunus, Blireana plum, j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
My Look
▷ Corset - United Colors - Eternity @ Black Fair 2017
▷ Tattoo - White~Widow - Taken @ Black Fair 2017
▷ Heels - Apple May Design - Sophisticated Heels @ Black Fair 2017
▷ Choker - Supernatural - Marie @ Project Seven
▷ Pose - Juicy - Memories @ Marketplace
▷ Hair - Moon - Fallon from Luxe Box September
✈ Taken @ CORRUPTION
Jvari Monastery is one of the most iconic in Georgia. This ancient temple dates back to the 6th century AD. It was built at the dawn of the adoption and spread of Christianity in Georgia. The name of the church is translated from Georgian as “the cross” and has its own history. According to the legend, the cross of St. Nino, one of the most revered saints who converted Georgia to Christianity, is kept here. After some time, a temple was built on the site of the holy cross, which later became the basis of the present Jvari.
The Jvari temple is located nearby the ancient capital of Georgia, Mtskheta, on the top of a high mountain, from where picturesque views of the neighborhood open, at the intersection of stormy waters of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. The temple attracts thousands of tourists because of its architecture, location and historical value. Exterior and interior decorations of the temple are made in simple, and we can say quite austere forms. Unlike most Orthodox churches, Jvari is beautiful with its simplicity, rigor and clarity of lines. According to the structure, the temple is classified as serial, or tetraconch. Inside the temple right in the center under the dome on a stone pedestal, stands the impressive wooden cross, decorated with inscriptions and carvings. The exterior facades of the temple are decorated with simple, and at the same time expressive bas-reliefs.
To the top of the mountain where the temple stands, lead two ways: a new asphalt road for cars, and a path through which people used to climb up to the sanctuary from time immemorial. The trail begins at the highway. Climbing up along it until about the middle, you can come across a spring with holy water which is believed to appear thanks to the prayers of St. Nino. This water is considered to be curative and miraculous. The temple of Jvari went through a long and difficult journey of one and a half thousand year’s length along with the Georgian people, experienced hardships and difficulties, becoming a symbol of faith for Georgia.
The dahlia originates from the high plateaus of Mexico, where it originally grew as a wildflower. Indigenous peoples, including the Aztecs, cultivated these flowers not only for their aesthetic value but also used their long, hollow stems as water conduits. The botanical name, pinnata, honors Anders Dahl, an 18th-century Swedish botanist and student of Carl Linnaeus.
Machu Picchu 20221127
Located in the heart of the Peruvian Andes, the sacred Inca citadel built around 1450 and discovered in 1911, still hides enigmas and mysteries about its real purpose, which continue to be hidden to this day and which arouse the interest of both visitors and archaeologists from all over the world.
Due to its strategic location at the top of a high mountain, there are various theories about what it could mean for the Incas. Some argue that it was built as a great mausoleum for the Inca Pachacútec, while others claim that it was an important administrative and agricultural center whose cultivation areas served for the livelihood of its inhabitants. However, it is also considered that it was used as a necessary link between the Andes and the Peruvian Amazon or as a resting residence for the Inca governor.
The truth is that Machu Picchu is one of the greatest symbols behind what was the impressive architecture and engineering of the Inca Empire. Although its origin is still the subject of study, the value and significance it represented in its time, as well as its imposing design, have earned it to be considered one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
"La lumière consacre un moment de la journée à chaque personne absente"
Architectes: FAM
Monument en souvenir des victimes du 11-M.
Monument in memoriam of the victims of March 11.
Glorieta Emperador Carlos V, Madrid
The fire lily bears large, bright orange-red flowers that create a firework display in the garden. Therefore, it's not surprising that it is a highly sought-after garden plant.
But this well-known lily is unfortunately rarely offered because propagation is relatively time-consuming. The brood buds that form in the leaf axils only develop into flowering bulbs after several years.
Ha, and I have it in my garden! 😀
The fire lily grows wild in the foothills of the Alps and from South Tyrol to the Pyrenees.
Lilium bulbiferum is classified as endangered on the German Red List. It is therefore of particular ecological value.
Feuerlilie (Lilium bulbiferum)
Die Feuerlilie trägt große, leuchtend orange-rote Blüten, die ein Feuerwerk im Garten entfachen. Deshalb ist es nicht verwunderlich, dass sie als Gartenpflanze sehr begehrt ist.
Aber diese altbekannte Lilie wird leider nur äußerst selten angeboten, da sich ihre Vermehrung als relativ langwierig gestaltet. Denn die sich in den Blattachseln bildenden Brutknospen wachsen erst nach einigen Jahren zu blühfähigen Zwiebeln heran.
Ha, und ich habe sie im Garten! 😀
Die Feuerlilie kommt als Wildpflanze in den Voralpen und von Südtirol bis zu den Pyrenäen vor.
Lilium bulbiferum ist auf der Roten Liste für Deutschland als gefährdet eingestuft. Sie ist deshalb ökologisch besonders wertvoll.
PHYSaLiS DeaTH BoKeH
Hope you like this one.
I was playing with some RAW process.
This is the result.
many people asked what is it?
look here the wiki link
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physalis_peruviana
HBW!
some strobist infos: one flaslight 580 EXII with full power to the right on the cam
and a direkt instant flashlight to the subject :)
Play it loud and…….
"Holiday Bokeh"
6,7 x 7,2 cm - 2,63 x 2,83 inch
Weihnachtszeit heißt innehalten, sich auf christliche Werte besinnen, Hoffnung auf Frieden und Barmherzikeit!
Weihnachtszeit ist Kerzenzeit, Kugeln und Lametta, Holzsterne und Tannenduft, Zimtsterne und Dominosteine, Gänsebraten mit Rot- und Grünkohl, Dresdner Christstollen und Familie.
Weihnachtszeit ist Tannenbaum und Geschenkezeit!
Ich wünsche Euch liebe Freunde friedliche Tage mit Euren Familien und Freunden. Ich wünsche Euch Glück und Gesundheit und großartige Fotos.
Christmas time means pause, remembering Christian values, hope for peace and charity!
Christmas time is candle time, balls and tinsel, wooden stars and pine scent, cinnamon stars and dominoes, roast goose with red and green cabbage, Dresdner Christstollen and family.
Christmas time is Christmas tree and gift time!
I wish you dear friends peaceful days with your families and friends. I wish you happiness and health and great photos.
La période de Noël signifie pause, souvenir des valeurs chrétiennes, espoir de paix et de charité!
Le temps de Noël est le temps des bougies, des boules et des guirlandes, des étoiles en bois et un parfum de pin, des étoiles et des dominos à la cannelle, une oie rôtie au chou rouge et vert, Dresdner Christstollen et sa famille.
La période de Noël est l’arbre de Noël et l’heure du cadeau!
Je vous souhaite, chers amis, des jours paisibles avec votre famille et vos amis. Je vous souhaite du bonheur, de la santé et de belles photos.
¡La época navideña significa pausa, recordando valores cristianos, esperanza de paz y caridad!
Navidad es tiempo de vela, bolas y oropel, estrellas de madera y aroma de pino, estrellas y dominó canela, ganso asado con col roja y verde, Dresdner Christstollen y familia.
Tiempo de Navidad es árbol de Navidad y tiempo de regalo!
Les deseo queridos amigos días tranquilos con sus familiares y amigos. Les deseo felicidad y salud y excelentes fotos.
O tempo de Natal significa pausa, lembrando valores cristãos, esperança de paz e caridade!
O Natal é a hora da vela, bolas e enfeites, estrelas de madeira e perfume de pinho, estrelas de canela e dominó, ganso assado com repolho vermelho e verde, Dresdner Christstollen e família.
O tempo do Natal é tempo da árvore de Natal e do presente!
Desejo-lhe queridos amigos dias pacíficos com suas famílias e amigos. Desejo-lhe felicidade e saúde e ótimas fotos.
Il tempo di Natale significa pausa, ricordando i valori cristiani, la speranza per la pace e la carità!
Il periodo natalizio è il tempo di una candela, palle e orpelli, stelle di legno e profumo di pino, stelle di cannella e domino, oca arrosto con cavolo rosso e verde, Dresdner Christstollen e famiglia.
Il tempo di Natale è l'albero di Natale e il tempo del regalo!
Vi auguro cari amici giorni di pace con le vostre famiglie e amici. Vi auguro felicità, salute e foto fantastiche.
A large field of round bales of cornstalks which will be used for feed or bedding over the long winter to come.These have become increasingly popular in our area as an occasional alternative to hay.They have less nutrional value to hay,but if you are a little short on hay,they will work.We baby our cows,only the finest hay for them! LOL
People just decide that their boat isn't worth it anymore, they dump it or maybe it breaks down. According to CJ a local boat captain it costs they county about 15k to remove these boats and they only have a budget each year of 85K. So, when these owners determine enough is enough for them, they remove the VIN numbers and anything of value and let the rest of us pick up the mess. I really dislike people like that. Best part.... If you look at the name of the boat close up... Integrity.
Kojori Fortress was built atop Azeuli Mountain, at a height of 1,250 metres above sea level. According to historians, the fortress was constructed sometime during the 11th century. Built in multiple layers atop the cliffs, this fortress once protected the caravan road connecting Tbilisi to Armenia, and was of immense strategic importance during the Middle Ages.
Korjoli Fortress was built of crushed stone and brick, and was plastered with thick mortar. Today, only the ruins of the walls and two of its towers remain, but these ruins speak to numerous battles and sieges over the centuries. The ruins afford visitors a beautiful view of Kartli’s wide-open spaces.
The last battle to take place at Kojori Fortress took place in 1921, when the 11th Army of the Russian Red Army faced Georgian cadets. A memorial in honour of these fallen cadets stands there today.
In addition to its historical value, Kojori is also a spectacular place for relaxing in nature, having a picnic, and doing a little light hiking in the nearby forest. This region, once the summer residence of kings, is today open to the public to enjoy.
Exterior wood window shutters over the course of history were not only aesthetically pleasing but provided a necessary function with their many uses.
They were used for security, provided privacy from outsiders passing by, added an extra layer of insulation during winter weather (with wood having a high R value) and blocked out the sun, preventing damage to furniture.
Louvered shutters allowed a breeze to enter a home, keeping the room cool on a hot summer day.
Earlier historic shutters were used for security in place of glass windows.
Shutters were either single board, or board-and-batten shutters (vertical wood slats) which were used on cottages and primitive buildings.
Solid raised paneled shutters then appeared and provided a lighter, more elegant look.
Fixed louvered shutters then came into use during the second half of the 18th century.
Historically, solid raised panel shutters were referred to as “shutters” while those with louvered shutters were called “blinds”.
Thank you so much for sharing your quality photos which is a great way to see and keep some sort of touch with the world from home. Also for your kind comments and favours which are much valued.
I am not able to take on any more members to follow or to post to groups
Thank you all so much for sharing your quality photos which is a great way to see and keep in touch with the world from home. Also for your kind comments and favours which are much valued.
I am not able to take on any more members to follow or to post to groups. I prefer not to receive invites to groups.
This was my father’s old work phone way back in the 1970’s. They were upgrading I presume as they were throwing it our, but my father a wise old owl could see the potential back then even that this had the potential to be of value. For years it was a toy for me as I grew up. These days it sits on a table in the hallway, a reminder of my dad. One day maybe I’ll get it fixed so that it works again, but for now it’s a great memory of a fabulous guy.
Thanks for stopping HMM
Onobrychis viciifolia - Sainfoin
Sainfoin is a plant most at home on dry, free-draining chalk and limestone soils. In Britain it grows wild on chalk grassland in southern England such as Salisbury Plain where it may be native. In other places it is considered a relic of past cultivation. It has been grown since the 17th century on chalklands as a high value specialist fodder crop, for example for horses. Its use in agriculture declined by the 1950's, but there has been a resurgence in interest in it as a crop in recenty
In the Japanese Garden on the Clingendael estate you will even find a tea pavilion.
This is the most eye-catching and is a popular place to admire the garden from there. In the tea pavilion you will find an indication of the age of the garden. The date "9-7-1913" is applied in the ridge of the pavilion. The Japanese Garden is the oldest of its kind in the Netherlands and has a high historical value.
Macro Mondays-
We all went a little crazy during the Pandemic. I got sucked in to a start-up electric car company from a targeted Instagram ad (actually why I left Instagram). Put a large deposit down and all of the early adopters got numbered L.E. vehicle assignments (1-5000) and two L.E. keychains. Well of course the company went bust; though not before I had dumped my stock holdings and cancelled my order! The Fisker Ocean One L.E. sold for around $73,000. After the bankruptcy, they were selling for at best $22,000! Somewhere around 3000 people got stuck with cars of little resale value and incomplete software, windows that wouldn't open, brakes that didn't always engage, and keys that didn't work. Thankfully I dodged the bullet and my keychain is empty😂
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisker_Ocean
Leitz Wetzlar 65mm Elmar Visoflex macro lens
I am thankful for having had the opportunity to capture this photo, and all of the others since. And I am thankful for the photography community here at Flickr. This place has great value for so many. Finally, I am humbled that many of you follow me and view my photos. Your engagement, encouragement, and your time has meant a lot. Thank you.
For those wondering about this photo, this is from 2018, up Indian Creek Road in the Wood River Valley in Idaho. I can't afford to live there but I'm thankful for the opportunity to capture a lot of photos. There is a special place in my heart for high elevations. And the WRV is one of them.
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Thoughtfully;
A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.
Charles Darwin mentioned and I definitely agree:)
.......
Best regards & hugs:),
Sunny
Apparently also known as Kangaroo House, this lovely old heritage residence at 27 Enoggera Terrace, Red Hill in Brisbane seems to have been converted into multiple flats. Nicely kept though and right across the road from the Red Hill Cinemas.
This note from the Brisbane City Council's heritage website
"This late Victorian residence was built circa 1891 for John Storie the younger, owner of Storie Steam Joinery on nearby Windsor Road. Its architectural features reveal evidence of the owner’s chosen trade, and reflect the heritage of Red Hill’s early industry. It remains as a significant example of early development along Enoggera Terrace and is important for its strong aesthetic value."
~Mother Teresa
I strayed a bit from my normal processing on this one, tried to make a bit more processed and upped the definition, and tried to give it a bit of a vintage look.
As always, I truly value your comments/criticisms/critiques/suggestions!
Thanks for visiting my friends!
This has since changed owner but still on the road. 240 values would suggest all but the very worst are doomed now!
“Ordinary riches can be stolen, real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you.”
― Oscar Wilde
What is it that causes us to cherish material items like we do? Why do we value gold, silver, jewels? They don't provide nourishment or quench our thirst or provide shelter or comfort. Is it because they represent wealth and are scarce so only those with enough money can own them?
No hay barrera, cerradura ni cerrojo que puedas imponer a la libertad de mi mente
There is no barrier, lock or bolt that you can impose on the freedom of my mind.
Photography
Sempervivum (/sɛmpəˈvaɪvəm/) is a genus of about 40 species of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, commonly known as houseleeks. Other common names include liveforever (the source of the taxonomical designation Sempervivum, literally "always/forever alive") and hen and chicks, a name shared with plants of other genera as well. They are succulent perennials forming mats composed of tufted leaves in rosettes. In favourable conditions they spread rapidly via offsets, and several species are valued in cultivation as groundcover for dry, sunny locations.
These are just a few of the Sempervivums I have dotted about in the garden/greenhouse . They are a very hardy plant tolerant of a wide range of temperatures so make a good plant to have around .
Thank you everyone so much for sharing your quality photos which is a great way to see and keep in touch with the world from home. Also for your kind comments and favours which are much valued.I am not able to take on any more members to follow or to post to groups. I prefer not to receive invites to groups
The station at Exeter Central has long held a fascination ever since I bought the Peco booklet "Track Plans" by CJ Freezer published in the 1960s, price 2s 6d.
The station layout was featured* and, in addition to the two centre roads, there was also a scissor crossover between at least one of the platforms to the adjacent through line. Of course, for a young lad from the East Midlands, anything that was Southern Region was highly exotic - especially when it was so far west and not part of the 3rd rail electrification scheme.
On the few days I spent down in Devon recently I decided to pay another visit, only this time with the camera. For a variety of reasons I could only manage a trip in the dark although in some ways that enhanced the mystique of the place which, for me, has never really gone away. Sadly the Peco publication has long gone from my bookshelf, offloaded at a time when I couldn't foresee the potential nostalgic value it might now have - well, let's face it, most folk in their 20s never imagine they're going to reach their 60s at some point.
For this shot, I did snap the train on the left much earlier as it was pulling in to the platform, but somehow this more distant offering appeals more. For anyone who hasn't yet fallen asleep it features Pacer 143611 at left and nearest the camera working the 9.11pm Exmouth - Exeter St Davids (2E56) and, on the right, Sprinter 150265 nearest the camera, which has just arrived with the 8.24pm from Barnstaple (2R98).
9.39pm, 14th October 2019
*I'm pretty sure it was this book, but I did own another similar title, so it may have been in that one.