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Baboon mom taking care of baby`s well being.
Tarangire Nationalpark, Tanzania
I take pictures because I like it, not because I am good at it.
The world is like a book and those, who do not travel, only read the first page.
If you only visit 2 continents in your lifetime, visit Africa, twice.
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A rainforest is an area of tall, mostly evergreen trees and a high amount of rainfall. Rainforests are Earth’s oldest living ecosystems, with some surviving in their present form for at least 70 million years. They are incredibly diverse and complex, home to more than half of the world’s plant and animal species—even though they cover just 6% of Earth’s surface. This makes rainforests astoundingly dense with flora and fauna. Rainforests’ rich biodiversity is incredibly important to our well-being and the well-being of our planet.
Cairns on the slope of the Loch Loyne in Scotland. This place is very special. We feel here full of happiness and well being in front of this extremely beautiful nature.
The beach of los Genoveses in the natural park of Cabo de Gata,
La Playa de los Genoveses en el parque natural de Cabo de Gata
Lily legends - many stories, myths and legends have been composed about these beautiful flowers. Since ancient times, people have worshiped the lily as one of the most beautiful creatures on earth. Even the wish for well-being sounded like this: "May your path be strewn with roses and lilies." A symbol of hope in Ancient Greece, peace and purity in Rus', and in France these flowers meant mercy, compassion and justice.
The rose is rightfully called the queen of the flower world, since ancient times it has become an object of reverence and admiration.
The flower was already known in ancient Egypt. During the meeting of Cleopatra and the commander Mark Antony, the floors of the hall in her palace were covered with a layer of rose petals almost half a meter thick. In ancient Greece, this flower was considered a gift from the gods. And it was the rose petals that enveloped the beautiful Aphrodite emerging from the sea. The Olympian gods, being in admiration, sprinkled their nectar on the flower, and since then the rose has received its pleasant smell.
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Nikon D500 camera with Nikon 500mm f4 G VR lens.
1/2000 f5.6 ISO 640
I have done what is righteous and just;
do not leave me to my oppressors.
Ensure your servant’s well-being;
do not let the arrogant oppress me.
My eyes fail, looking for your salvation,
looking for your righteous promise.
Deal with your servant according to your love
and teach me your decrees.
Psalm 119:121-124
A rainforest is an area of tall, mostly evergreen trees and a high amount of rainfall. Rainforests are Earth’s oldest living ecosystems, with some surviving in their present form for at least 70 million years. They are incredibly diverse and complex, home to more than half of the world’s plant and animal species—even though they cover just 6% of Earth’s surface. This makes rainforests astoundingly dense with flora and fauna. Rainforests’ rich biodiversity is incredibly important to our well-being and the well-being of our planet.
Great crested grebe
natural behavior
unrestricted satisfaction of all desires is not conductive to well-being, nor is it the way to happiness or even to maximum pleasure
Erich Fromm
A rainforest is an area of tall, mostly evergreen trees and a high amount of rainfall. Rainforests are Earth’s oldest living ecosystems, with some surviving in their present form for at least 70 million years. They are incredibly diverse and complex, home to more than half of the world’s plant and animal species—even though they cover just 6% of Earth’s surface. This makes rainforests astoundingly dense with flora and fauna. Rainforests’ rich biodiversity is incredibly important to our well-being and the well-being of our planet.
The Cascada de la Presa del Pradillo is quite close to the Purgatorio waterfall, so you can go through both with a circular route. But if we want to go straight and not walk too much, we will start from the La Isla recreational area. Due to its proximity, this is a good option to go with children. Following the path along the Lozoya River, you will immediately reach the old reservoir, whose wide waterfall served for the old light factory. At the top of the noisy waterfall, the landscape is reflected in a quiet reservoir surrounded by pine trees, showing an idyllic picture of nature.
La Cascada de la Presa del Pradillo está bastante cerca de la cascada del Purgatorio, por lo que se puede pasar por ambas con una ruta circular. Pero si queremos ir directos y no caminar demasiado, partiremos del área recreativa La Isla. Por su proximidad, esta es una buena opción para ir con niños. Siguiendo el camino junto al río Lozoya, enseguida se llega al antiguo embalse, cuyo ancho salto de agua sirvió para la antigua fábrica de luz. En la parte superior de la ruidosa cascada, el paisaje se refleja en un tranquilo embalse rodeado de pinos, mostrando una idílica estampa de la naturaleza.
A rainforest is an area of tall, mostly evergreen trees and a high amount of rainfall. Rainforests are Earth’s oldest living ecosystems, with some surviving in their present form for at least 70 million years. They are incredibly diverse and complex, home to more than half of the world’s plant and animal species—even though they cover just 6% of Earth’s surface. This makes rainforests astoundingly dense with flora and fauna. Rainforests’ rich biodiversity is incredibly important to our well-being and the well-being of our planet.
Good Morning!
My name is Luciene Liilaa.
I am a Physical Education teacher, Yoga teacher, Master of Usui and Karuna Reiki, Yogaterapist.
I teach training courses in Yoga, Yoga Therapy and Reiki at LiilaaAnanda Ashram in Brazil.
I have been organizing immersion trips in Yoga and Reiki for 7 years in Peru( Machu Picchu) and Índia.
Contact: +55 21 98778-2614 ( Whatsapp)
Facebook: Luciene Liilaa
Instagram: lucienelilavan
My friend, Mario Scattoloni, asked me to upload 10 works of mine with the goal of promoting positivity, passion, and attention to our love of art on Facebook for 10 days and this is my second creation. It is based upon my painting called "Save the Family" which is about my own family.
Thank you for your kind visit. Have a wonderful and beautiful day! ❤️❤️❤️
Ecomuseum Zoo ~ Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Qc
"Discover Québec's wildlife
The animals at the Ecomuseum Zoo have a story that prevents them from returning to the wild to ensure their well-being. They found a safe and loving permanent home with us."
A rainforest is an area of tall, mostly evergreen trees and a high amount of rainfall. Rainforests are Earth’s oldest living ecosystems, with some surviving in their present form for at least 70 million years. They are incredibly diverse and complex, home to more than half of the world’s plant and animal species—even though they cover just 6% of Earth’s surface. This makes rainforests astoundingly dense with flora and fauna. Rainforests’ rich biodiversity is incredibly important to our well-being and the well-being of our planet.
White elephants are considered sacred in Buddhist countries and promise happiness and well-being. But the way in which they are kept couldn't be more contradictory, and it suggests that this is why the animals are particularly spoiled. But a visit to Burma's white elephants reveals the opposite.
Six of the nine white elephants that are in captivity in Burma are vegetating here in the elephant house in the capital Nay Pyi Taw. They eke out their lives on a few square meters.
A taxi driver explains that the tied animals are a symbol of the power of the military. So everything is under control.
In fact, a prominent Burmese elephant expert, who is afraid of being named, confirms that the highest army generals and their entourage visited the white elephants in the capital Nay Pyi Taw regularly.
One of the country's two vice presidents is also one of the weekly visitors. They all believed the animals would bring good luck and maintain power.
Weisse Elefanten gelten in buddhistischen Ländern als heilig, versprechen Glück und Wohlergehen. Doch die Art und Weise, wie sie gehalten werden, könnte widersprüchlicher nicht sein.Es läge nahe, dass die Tiere deshalb besonders verwöhnt werden. Doch ein Besuch bei Burmas weissen Elefanten entlarvt das Gegenteil.
Sechs der insgesamt neun weissen Elefanten, die in Burma in Gefangenschaft sind, vegetieren hier im Elefantenhaus in der Hauptstadt Nay Pyi Taw vor sich hin. Sie fristen ihr Leben auf ein paar Quadratmetern.
Ein Taxifahrer erklärt, die gefesselten Tiere seien ein Symbol für die Macht der Militärs. Es sei also alles unter Kontrolle.
Tatsächlich bestätigt ein prominenter burmesischer Elefantenexperte, der Angst hat, namentlich genannt zu werden: Höchste Armeegeneräle und ihre Entourage besuchten die weissen Elefanten in der Hauptstadt Nay Pyi Taw regelmässig.
Auch einer der beiden Vizepräsidenten des Landes gehöre zu den wöchentlichen Besuchern. Sie alle glaubten, die Tiere würden Glück bringen und die Macht erhalten
A rainforest is an area of tall, mostly evergreen trees and a high amount of rainfall. Rainforests are Earth’s oldest living ecosystems, with some surviving in their present form for at least 70 million years. They are incredibly diverse and complex, home to more than half of the world’s plant and animal species—even though they cover just 6% of Earth’s surface. This makes rainforests astoundingly dense with flora and fauna. Rainforests’ rich biodiversity is incredibly important to our well-being and the well-being of our planet.
Here's to embracing the sun and hoping better times lay ahead.
So much well-being is brought by days of warmth, sunshine and blooming nature. Now is when the hum of bees and flashes of butterfly wings lift the spirits!
... Our individual well-being is intimately connected both with that of all others and with the environment within which we live.... Our every action, our every deed, word, and thought, no matter how slight or inconsequential it may seem, has an implication not only for ourselves, but for all others, too ~ Dalai Lama
Have a nice and sunny weekend ahead.
SEAFOX 5
Specifications: Seafox 5
Seafox 5 is a four-legged, self-elevating, self-propelled DP2 jack-up unit for accommodation, construction, transportation, installation, maintenance, and well services. The unit was built to American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) classification requirements. Seafox 5 is specifically designed to withstand harsh environment offshore conditions and is capable of operating throughout the year in water depths of up to 65 meters. The Seafox 5 has a crane capacity of 1,200 MT and is designed with a jacking system for quick and frequent use.
The unit offers permanent accommodation for 150 Persons on Board (POB) and has an accepted UK Safety Case for accommodation, maintenance, and well-service activities in the Dutch and UK territories. A range of leisure facilities and health and well-being amenities allow for a pleasant experience for those on board.
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She's spending the last weeks of her life, our Honeybee, foraging for pollen for the well-being of the hive. Before this she was a hive worker for a couple of weeks, feeding the larvae and generally cleaning up. Also 'chemically' extracting the nutrients from the pollen delivered by her older companions, and dumping the leftover debris.
As a forager herself now she won't partake of the pollen she's collecting because her system no longer has the enzymes necessary to access those nutrients.
Honeybee is delighting on an African Daisy, an Osteospermum in the Hortus Botanicus.
At the beginning of a walk through the local fields, the soft evening light puts a beautiful glow on the hills, the trees and the grass, a real tonic at the end of another day of being distant from friends, colleagues and family. I am so glad we are permitted to spend time out for exercise, it restores a sense of well-being and calm.
Well, being alone is not always a bad thing. I hope that everyone enjoys the weekend whether you are alone or with those that you love! :)
“I am not perfect, nor do I profess to be. I am human. I make mistakes. I learn from them. I move on with my heart on my sleeve and hope in my heart and then I found the one who helps me breathe again.” - AP
Soundtrack : www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFpx_T6G8Lo
SIMPLE PLEASURES - JAKE BUGG
Softly spoken
gentle, muted colours
small and often overlooked
this little common herb
is delicate and fragile
is often found
and pressed within a book
delightful is it's presence
a surprise found in the grass
blush pink and heart-shaped petals
bring such joy to hand
it seeds itself
and blows on winds
that carry it away
to grow again
wherever it may land
nature is a wondrous thing
it heals; brings happy thoughts
and dreams that take us far away
in woven webs are caught
look upon this humble flower
savour this kind moment
for it is like a starlit shower
of asteroids; do not lament
it's passing by does not last long
but look again and see
appearances are here and there
dotted prettily
in hedgerows low beneath the shadows
of great trees that stand tall
you'll find these miracles of life
even though they are so small
yet they are many
and that is good
to know life is so plentiful
take a minute of your walk
to spend in it's pleasant company
they do not disappoint or have
unreal expectations
they are themselves
they are complete
they have no hesitation
natural beauty may not last
but inside is what counts
that pure light; that heavenly zeal
these flowers have
in bounteous appeal
look once; look twice
and look again
the language of these flowers
whispers soft like rain
and tells to us
all we need to know
let all unfold
let spirits grow
a sense of well-being
an effortless charm
that lights up our lives
and does no harm
enchanting; magical
all this and more
can be yours and mine
forever more.
- AP - Copyright © remains with and is the intellectual property of the author
Copyright © protected image please do not reproduce without permission
Well being tomorrow is the 4th of July what better than featuring a a unit built by Alco for this weeks SNS. 4260, 4262 and 6544 are at Vancouver in this Greg Stadter classic. It's December 1978 and the 4262 is producing smoke in the finest Alco tradition. Chuck Schwesinger collection.
Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it. ~Søren Kierkegaard
In the foreground is the Royal Castle (Dresdner Residenzschloss). Much of the castle was destroyed during WWII and I remember it well being in ruins, to a large extent, as late as 1978. Its restoration has been completed in 2013 and it is such a pleasure to see it whole again.
A regatta is a term commonly used in the world of sailing to refer to a competitive event where boats, typically sailboats, race against each other. Regattas can vary widely in scale and format, from small local races to large international competitions. Here are some key points to note about regattas:
Racing Format: Regattas feature organized racing events with specific rules and courses. The format can include different types of races, such as fleet races (where multiple boats race against each other), match races (one-on-one competition), or distance races (longer courses that test endurance).
Classes and Categories: Boats participating in a regatta are often grouped into classes or categories based on factors like size, design, and performance. This ensures fair competition and allows sailors with similar boats to compete against each other.
Competitors: Regattas attract a diverse range of participants, from amateur sailors and local yacht club members to professional racers and international teams. The level of competition can vary, with some regattas focused on fostering community participation, while others are highly competitive.
Events and Festivities: Regattas often extend beyond the races themselves. Many regattas incorporate social events, parties, and gatherings, fostering a sense of camaraderie among sailors and providing opportunities for networking and socializing.
Local and International: Regattas can be local, regional, or international in scope. Some famous international regattas, like the America's Cup or the Volvo Ocean Race, draw global attention and feature top-level professional sailors and cutting-edge technology.
Traditions: Regattas often have their own unique traditions and rituals, which can vary by location and the history of the event. These traditions can include ceremonial flag-raising, prize-giving ceremonies, and more.
Spectator Sport: Many regattas are open to spectators, allowing them to watch the races from the shore or designated viewing areas. Some regattas, like Cowes Week, are famous for their onshore festivities, making them attractive not only to sailors but also to spectators.
Safety and Rules: Regattas prioritize safety, with strict rules and regulations in place to ensure the well-being of participants. Organizers also monitor weather conditions closely to determine whether races should proceed.
Diverse Types: Regattas can focus on various types of sailboats, including dinghies, keelboats, multihulls, and more. They can also be specific to certain age groups or skill levels, making the sport accessible to a wide range of participants.
A regatta is a thrilling and organized sailing competition that brings together sailors of all levels and backgrounds to race their boats while fostering a sense of community and celebrating the sport of sailing. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a spectator, regattas offer an exciting and enjoyable experience on the water.
Green is Life
Green signifies abundant in nature, growth, renewal, health and environment.
Green is the color of nature and ferlility.
Grass green is the most restful color.
Green symbolizes, self respect and well being.
On the flip side, green is jealousy or envy ...(green-eyed monster),,,,,
Düsseldorf,
In der weihnachtlich beleuchteten Stadt rund um den Corneliusplatz gibt es gleich mehrere interesssante Motive: Eislaufbahn, Kö-Bogen, Königsallee und nicht zuletzt den Lichtbogen über dem Kö-Graben. Auch für das leibliche Wohl ist rund um die Eisbahn reichlich gesorgt.
DEGWinterwelt Eislauffläche auf dem Corneliusplatz an der Kö
www.weihnachten-in-duesseldorf.de/eislaufflaeche-auf-dem-...
Düsseldorf,
In the Christmas illuminated city around Corneliusplatz there are several interesting motifs: ice rink, Kö-Bogen, Königsallee and, last but not least, the arc over the Kö-Graben. Plenty of physical well-being is also provided around the ice rink.
Tree Trunk
in dreams...
"To see the trunk of a tree, signifies your inner sense of well being and personality. If the trunk is thick and large, then it denotes that you are a strong, rugged and durable person."
Binx and I have been friends since Year 9... we had a little band together - she played the drums and I sang (karaoke styles :o), eventually the band disbanded on the account of us "growing up" and all that serious stuff...
I'm finally on holidays guys... YAY!!! WHOOOOO!!! Binx drove me all the way to uni to drop off my last essay and then we walked around and took photos...
Canon EOS 6D - f/3.2 - 1/80sec - 100mm - ISO 250
- With their optimistic hue and general association with good cheer, yellow roses are the perfect way to toast friends, lift spirits and send a general wish for well-being. And that’s great news for those who love roses—the rose is known for its simple, architectural beauty, but some colors are so loaded with significance that they can be a bit tricky to work with. Sending a get-well bouquet of red roses to your administrative assistant might raise eyebrows around the office, for instance. Suffice it to say, you can never go wrong with yellow roses.
Long associated with the sun and its life-giving warmth, yellow is the age-old spokes-color for warm feelings of friendship and optimism. In many Eastern cultures, the color represents joy, wisdom and power.
White elephants are considered sacred in Buddhist countries and promise happiness and well-being. But the way in which they are kept couldn't be more contradictory, and it suggests that this is why the animals are particularly spoiled. But a visit to Burma's white elephants reveals the opposite.
Six of the nine white elephants that are in captivity in Burma are vegetating here in the elephant house in the capital Nay Pyi Taw. They eke out their lives on a few square meters.
A taxi driver explains that the tied animals are a symbol of the power of the military. So everything is under control.
In fact, a prominent Burmese elephant expert, who is afraid of being named, confirms that the highest army generals and their entourage visited the white elephants in the capital Nay Pyi Taw regularly.
One of the country's two vice presidents is also one of the weekly visitors. They all believed the animals would bring good luck and maintain power.
Weisse Elefanten gelten in buddhistischen Ländern als heilig, versprechen Glück und Wohlergehen. Doch die Art und Weise, wie sie gehalten werden, könnte widersprüchlicher nicht sein.Es läge nahe, dass die Tiere deshalb besonders verwöhnt werden. Doch ein Besuch bei Burmas weissen Elefanten entlarvt das Gegenteil.
Sechs der insgesamt neun weissen Elefanten, die in Burma in Gefangenschaft sind, vegetieren hier im Elefantenhaus in der Hauptstadt Nay Pyi Taw vor sich hin. Sie fristen ihr Leben auf ein paar Quadratmetern.
Ein Taxifahrer erklärt, die gefesselten Tiere seien ein Symbol für die Macht der Militärs. Es sei also alles unter Kontrolle.
Tatsächlich bestätigt ein prominenter burmesischer Elefantenexperte, der Angst hat, namentlich genannt zu werden: Höchste Armeegeneräle und ihre Entourage besuchten die weissen Elefanten in der Hauptstadt Nay Pyi Taw regelmässig.
Auch einer der beiden Vizepräsidenten des Landes gehöre zu den wöchentlichen Besuchern. Sie alle glaubten, die Tiere würden Glück bringen und die Macht erhalten
Friendship is an extraordinary mixture that humans feel the need to develop, feel and maintain for a harmonization of group life. It is of a bewitching resonance, making a softness and an ardour of well-being, to live well and especially to communicate well. It surpasses benevolence, which goes far beyond simple behavior and a gracious sympathy customary to good morals. Friendship is this bond woven with tenderness, benevolence, altruism, generosity and especially honesty.
The famous thermal springs of Saturnia are widely known and a popular destination, not only for tourists. Also the residents of the region like to use the healing effect of the hot sulfur springs during a relaxing bath in the midst of a beautiful natural landscape.
Even in ancient times, Dante rapturously mentioned the famous Terme di Saturnia in his Divine Comedy. The hot sulfur springs of Saturnia have a healing effect on joints and skin and generally strengthen the well-being. A particularly beneficial effect is noted for rheumatism and arthritis. From the thermal spring 800 liters of sulfurous 37°C warm healing water gush out every second.
The thermal town of Saturnia belongs to the province of Grosseto and is located in the south of Tuscany, in the Maremma. The village with about 600 inhabitants is situated on a hill about 4 km north of the famous waterfall. It is one of the first Etruscan towns in Italy. Some remains of the ring wall from Etruscan times can still be seen next to the Porta Romana. The castle of Saturnia is privately owned and therefore unfortunately cannot be visited.
Most tourists, however, are attracted less by the medieval village than by the famous waterfall of Saturnia. If you travel from the direction of Manciano, the waterfall can already be seen from the road, next to a restored mill. The water cascades down a rock wall, collects in a natural pool and then falls again from a grotto into step-like sinter pools. There, visitors can then bask in the healing sulfur water free of charge. The free bathing pleasure can be enjoyed all year round and at any time of the day or night.
We all have families and friends that we love. Surely before starting a war, or even considering continuing a war, a person should evaluate the devastation left behind after the war.
War causes the destruction of physical infrastructure, the psychological well-being of children, those fighting in the war, and those left under the bombing. The destruction of families, both psychologically and through death. The scarcity of food and general products. It interferes and can destroy general transit, interferes with the education of children, caring for the sick and the elderly. Leaving many homeless.
Finances are very tight after the war. In other words, life is totally changed for the worse for quite a long time after a war, basically all for nothing. Usually started in the name of tyrannical power and wealth. There is nothing good about war, everything is good and possible about peace. In peace life still has its ups and downs but not by force and democracy has its legitimate place.
Thank you for your kind visit. Have a beautiful day and spread love and kindness! ❤️❤️❤️
Traveling along a little-used country road at sunset in open country is one of the simple pleasures in life.
Eastern Washington.
Well being England , I think we see more grey skies than blue 😁
19c and very humid 80% here in Chelters...
Taikodani Inari Shrine is the demon gate of Sanbonmatsu Castle (Tsuwano Castle) in 1773, when the 7th lord of the Tsuwano Domain, Norisada Kamei, prays for the peaceful protection of the Tsuwano Domain and the well-being of the people. It was the first time that the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto worshiped at the peak of Taikodani at the northeastern end.
Hiking through the forest is always a very special experience. No matter whether it is a coniferous forest in the mountains, a deciduous forest in the lower regions or even a rainforest in tropical areas of the world.
It has now been scientifically proven that spending just a few minutes in the forest increases mental well-being, reduces feelings of anxiety and improves sleep quality.
It even goes so far that these effects already occur when you just think about going for a walk in the forest or looking at a photo of the forest.
Seen this way, my photos almost have a therapeutic approach, which is pretty cool.
However, in my opinion, being there yourself, especially at this time of year, and experiencing nature with all your senses is still the best way.
Here on this forest path, near Struppen in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, I felt like I was in the central nave of a natural and magical cathedral. With mighty beech columns on the sides and a colorful vaulted ceiling.
A place like this does something to you, I can promise that. And so, after the whole hunt for the fog (you may remember), I calmed down again, strolled along in a relaxed manner and gathered my strength for the next two hours of off-road forest exploration.
You don't necessarily have to do the latter if you decide to go for a walk in the forest.
Durch den Wald zu wandern ist immer ein ganz besonderes Erlebnis. Ganz gleich ob es sich um einen Nadelwald in den Bergen, einen Laubwald in den tieferen Regionen oder gar einen Regenwald in tropischen Gebieten der Erde handelt.
Inzwischen ist wissenschaftlich erwiessen, dass ein Aufenhalt im Wald von nur wenigen Minuten, das seelische Wohlbefinden steigert, Angstgefühle reduziert und die Schlafqualität verbessert.
Das geht sogar soweit, dass diese Effekte bereits eintreten, wenn man nur daran denkt im Wald spazieren zu gehen oder sich ein Foto vom Wald anschaut.
So gesehen haben meine Fotos ja fast einen therapeutischen Ansatz, was schon wieder ziemlich cool ist.
Selbst dort zu sein, vor allem jetzt um diese Jahreszeit, und die Natur mit allen Sinnen wahrzunehmen, ist nach meiner Meinung jedoch immernoch der allerbeste Weg.
Hier auf diesem Waldweg, in der Nähe von Struppen im Elbsandsteingebirge, habe ich mich gefühlt wie im Mittelschiff einer natürlichen und magischen Kathedrale. Mit mächtigen Buchensäulen an den Seiten und einem farbenprächtigen Deckengewölbe.
So ein Ort macht etwas mit dir, das kann ich versprechen. Und so bin, hier nach der ganzen Jagd nach dem Nebel (ihr erinnert Euch vielleicht) wieder zur Ruhe gekommen, ganz entspannt entlang geschlendert und habe meine Kräfte für die nächsten zwei Stunden offroad Walderkundung gesammelt.
Letzteres müsst Ihr ja nicht unbedingt nachmachen, wenn Ihr Euch für einen Waldspaziergang entscheidet.
more of this on my website at: www.shoot-to-catch.de
White elephants are considered sacred in Buddhist countries and promise happiness and well-being. But the way in which they are kept couldn't be more contradictory, and it suggests that this is why the animals are particularly spoiled. But a visit to Burma's white elephants reveals the opposite.
Six of the nine white elephants that are in captivity in Burma are vegetating here in the elephant house in the capital Nay Pyi Taw. They eke out their lives on a few square meters.
A taxi driver explains that the tied animals are a symbol of the power of the military. So everything is under control.
In fact, a prominent Burmese elephant expert, who is afraid of being named, confirms that the highest army generals and their entourage visited the white elephants in the capital Nay Pyi Taw regularly.
One of the country's two vice presidents is also one of the weekly visitors. They all believed the animals would bring good luck and maintain power.
Weisse Elefanten gelten in buddhistischen Ländern als heilig, versprechen Glück und Wohlergehen. Doch die Art und Weise, wie sie gehalten werden, könnte widersprüchlicher nicht sein.Es läge nahe, dass die Tiere deshalb besonders verwöhnt werden. Doch ein Besuch bei Burmas weissen Elefanten entlarvt das Gegenteil.
Sechs der insgesamt neun weissen Elefanten, die in Burma in Gefangenschaft sind, vegetieren hier im Elefantenhaus in der Hauptstadt Nay Pyi Taw vor sich hin. Sie fristen ihr Leben auf ein paar Quadratmetern.
Ein Taxifahrer erklärt, die gefesselten Tiere seien ein Symbol für die Macht der Militärs. Es sei also alles unter Kontrolle.
Tatsächlich bestätigt ein prominenter burmesischer Elefantenexperte, der Angst hat, namentlich genannt zu werden: Höchste Armeegeneräle und ihre Entourage besuchten die weissen Elefanten in der Hauptstadt Nay Pyi Taw regelmässig.
Auch einer der beiden Vizepräsidenten des Landes gehöre zu den wöchentlichen Besuchern. Sie alle glaubten, die Tiere würden Glück bringen und die Macht erhalten
Forager bees are worker bees that venture out of the hive to collect resources like nectar, pollen, water, and propolis for their colony. These bees play a crucial role in the colony's survival by gathering food and materials essential for the hive's growth and well-being.
Here's a more detailed look at forager bees:
Role in the colony:
Foragers are responsible for gathering food and other resources for the hive, including nectar, pollen, water, and propolis.
Foraging duties:
Foragers will collect pollen in pollen sacs, bring water back to the hive for various purposes, and collect propolis (a sticky resin used for sealing cracks and protecting the hive).
Foraging distance and range:
Forager bees operate within a radius of about 2 miles from their hive, but this range can be affected by factors like the surrounding landscape, colony size, and season.
Communication:
Foragers use the waggle dance to communicate the location and quality of food sources to other colony members.
Dangers faced:
Forager bees face several dangers, including toxic pesticides, predators, and food scarcity.
Lifespan:
A forager bee's lifespan is relatively short, typically ending in her third week of foraging.
Wishing everyone the happiest of Thanksgivings! Things are a little different this year, but i hope folks can do their best to make the most of it. In a year that's challenged so many, physically and mentally I'm sure we can all name what we're thankful for. I know I'm thankful for the health and well being of my family through all this (so far), a job to earn at, a roof over our heads and plentiful food to eat. I'm also thankful for all the friends I've met here at Flickr....I hope you all have a great day!
tonight's prose…
some days
peace is hard to find
some nights
sleep won't come
remember to breathe
and, listen...
for enlightened words
riding on the breeze.
Love is always the answer.
-- me.
following my own path.
conjuring nirvana.
learning to sit with uncertainty.
living in questions, rather than answers.
choosing survival over healing.
embracing impermanence.
training the dragon in my heart.
reflecting on the mind - so excitable,
so uncertain, so difficult to control.
walking in trauma… the journey of my lifetime.
exploring this nondualistic universe.
surrounded by mystery.
inhale love… exhale doubt.
❣️ 💙 📷 🐄 🐾 🐎 💋
🌼 ❄️ 🎼 ✍️ 💕️ ✨
a soldier of peace
in the army of love.