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The buildings were both started in 1885 with the Jail opening in 1886 and the Court House in 1887. Originally, the Council had decided to open the buildings on the date of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee which was June 22, 1887. It was suggested to allow $500.00 to pay for the festivities. However, the money was returned to a general fund as it was never spent because the buildings were opened instead on May 9, at the beginning of the spring assizes
George F. Durand was born in 1850 to Scottish parents. His artistic ability encouraged his father to enroll him in Peel’s Art School, London, where after two years of study, specializing in marble sculpturing, Durand began his studies in architecture in apprenticeship with London architect, William Robinson. After completing his apprenticeship, Durand moved to the United States, where he helped with the designs of the New York State Capital Building for a short time.
I can still remember
When we were much younger
Skies were blue and fields were green
Oh, how good those olden days had been
We were treated to a very intense Aurora just before Christmas. The lights could be seen from our town and even from Calgary. This is near Water Valley, Alberta.
There were -15°C and a harsh, cold wind from the North was blowing. The thick layer of sea smoke was like a frightening, living organism. The conditions were horrible and I enjoyed every second:).. really.
We were incredibly lucky to find this normally very secretive owl out in the open and only 5 minutes away from a skittish Great Grey Owl hunting on the same stretch of road. It was nearly dark hence ISO 4000 and 1/20th of a second.
We were very lucky to see this male Cheetah in the Manyeleti Game Reserve, South Africa
The world is like a book and those, who do not travel, only read the first page.
All rights reserved. © Thomas Retterath 2022
There were several species of ducks in a large raft of waterfowl (hundreds). Unfortunately they did not come close to the shoreline, and most were tucked in as they rested.
These three Lesser Scaup, one female and two males, were the closest to me, but still almost out of range. Most of the shoreline was frozen; this open water must have been the attraction for so many ducks.
The female (hen) is brownish, with small white patch on her face; the drake (male) has a dark, somewhat pointed head, that has a purplish sheen when seen in the correct light.
‘'AND THOSE WHO WERE SEEN DANCING WERE THOUGHT TO BE INSANE BY THOSE WHO COULD NOT HEAR THE MUSIC’‘
- FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE -
Bach - Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major
There were several Great Blue Heron nests nearby, on a small island in a small lake, in the Clear Creek Greenbelt, Wheatridge, Colorado. Those nests (and numerous Cormorant nests) have been there every year I have visited the area during the last six years.
I find it amazing that such small lakes/ponds can support so many large "fishing" birds. It's also amazing to me that many birds rest while standing on one leg.
We were traveling in the Khwai reserve and had spotted a female leopard when we received a radio message that a young leopard had captured an impala fawn.
We were quickly at the scene.
The fawn was still alive, the young cat didn't quite know how to kill the poor thing.
Hunting was one thing, killing was another.
How did mom do that again???
We were able to watch the drama for 90 minutes, at the end the cat dragged the antelope, which was still alive, onto a tree trunk.
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.
All rights reserved. © Thomas Retterath 2023
Sheep were my constant companions on my trip along Hadrian's Wall.
The photogenic dramatic landscapes of the Hadrian's Wall Path were behind me at this stage.
I posted a color version of this shot about two years ago.
There's more on www.chm-photography.com.
This very MOOtiful double act were busy posing just outside my brother's property near Orange in New South Wales.
Cattle—colloquially cows—are the most common type of large domesticated ungulates. They are a prominent modern member of the subfamily Bovinae, are the most widespread species of the genus Bos, and are most commonly classified collectively as Bos taurus.
Cattle are commonly raised as livestock for meat (beef or veal, see beef cattle), for milk (see dairy cattle), and for hides, which are used to make leather. They are used as riding animals and draft animals (oxen or bullocks, which pull carts, plows and other implements). Another product of cattle is dung, which can be used to create manure or fuel. In some regions, such as parts of India, cattle have significant religious meaning. Cattle, mostly small breeds such as the Miniature Zebu, are also kept as pets.
Around 10,500 years ago, cattle were domesticated from as few as 80 progenitors in central Anatolia, the Levant and Western Iran. According to an estimate from 2011, there are 1.4 billion cattle in the world. In 2009, cattle became one of the first livestock animals to have a fully mapped genome.
For further information please visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cattle
''The Furies were the three goddesses of vengeance: Tisiphone (avenger of murder), Megaera (the jealous) and Alecto (constant anger). They were also called the Daughters of the Night, but were actally the daughters of Uranus and Gaea. Another name for them is the Erinyes.''
You were right
The heart will beat just fine despite who I like
And stay the same if they vacate my life
It never breaks, that's just a lie
And so I might
Take a walk inside myself
And hope I don't see someone else
Though I know you're here, I can tell
So walk beside me
I will smile brightly
Here as we talk
Tell me now, was the grass much greener?
Was he there for you? Was he all you needed?
I don't wanna know 'cause my heart is cold enough
Even if you described your feelings
And encumbered me with a dozen reasons
I might walk alone 'cause I think I've heard enough
You were right
The night is somewhat brighter than the light
There's so much more to find without our eyes
Things which I'm too shy to write
So lie beside me
I will whisper quietly
Here as we talk
Tell me now, was the grass much greener?
Was he there for you? Was he all you needed?
I don't wanna know 'cause my heart is cold enough
Even if you described your feelings
And encumbered me with a dozen reasons
I might lie alone 'cause I think I've heard enough
Take it upon myself
To go romanticize
Our mistakes
Take it upon myself
To ask the question why
As I break
Tell me now, was the grass much greener?
Was he there for you? Was he all you needed?
I don't wanna know 'cause my heart is cold enough
Even if you described your feelings
And encumbered me with a dozen reasons
I might walk alone 'cause I think I've heard enough
You were right
You were right
You were right
You were right
We were lucky enough to make a bonus stop on Alisa Craig - - it is a 99 hectare island in the outer Firth of Clyde. (16 Km west of mainland Scotland )
It has a quarry where all microgranite has been quarried for the manufacturing of curling stones.
It also had a healthy cliff of nesting Northern Gannets which are seen here flying overhead as we pass through.
Northern Gannets - Alisa Craig - Scotland
How thrilled we were to see a baby !! I had photographed many red eyed tree frogs but never had I the opportunity ti see one. They are so small that it was a challenge to get an image of one . too cute !!!!!
Wishing you a lovely and blessed day !!
Bucephalus and Alexander were inseparable; only Alexander could ride him, and indeed he did, into every battle from the conquest of the Greek city-states and Thebes through the Battle of Gaugamela and into India.
Although historians disagree on the cause of the horse's death - some claim he died from battle wounds - most agree he died of old age after the Battle of Hydaspes River (326 BCE… battle illustrated above).
Alexander founded a city in his beloved horse's memory and named it Bucephala. It is also interesting that Alexander built another city after his favorite dog Peritas.
Outfits Credits :
Pucca Firecaster's Creations / Atmos
We were driving towards Sunriver after doing a sunrise shoot of Mt. Bachelor. It had been a very cold and clear morning up by the mountain with temps around 4 degrees F. As we came down the mountain we ran into this area of freezing fog which had encased the trees and ground in a thin layer of ice. Where the sun could break through the fog the trees just sparkled. The fog would lift and settle along the drive and it felt very surreal. Finally found a place we could safely pull over and shot a dozen or so images.
The Second Punic War broke out in 218 BC after Hannibal's great Army made the famous military exploit of carrying war to Italy by crossing the Alps with approximatively 37 North African war elephants.
The fate of these elephants is tragic. Most died from the cold or from lack of food in the Alps, and the rest died in the first battle of Trebbia in Italy.
They were drunk and wore heavy armor for combat.
This species of North African elephant no longer exists, they were supposed to be smaller than any elephant we know of at the time.
Credits :
outfits from Pucca Firecaster's Creations
Medhue Elephant Rider v1 from Medhue Animations
These jolly summer hats were on display at the market in Carcès.
Carcès (pronounced car-says') is a village in the Var, between Cotignac and the Thoronet Abbey. It's quite a large village, laid out in a rectangle, with the different parts of the village separated somewhat from each other. One part, perched on a low hill and called the old town (vieille ville), has a lot of stone walls and stone arches. The "newer" parts of Carcès, though, have narrow streets, vaulted passages and medieval portails and ancient houses and doorways. All in all, Carcès is a very interesting village to visit. One of the most striking things about Carcès are the trompe l'oeil wall murals and the colorful fish-scale wall tiles on some of the houses.
The mairie (town hall) and the library (médiatheque municipale) are located in a quiet little square completely surrounded by buildings, at the site of an old olive-oil mill, the "Huilerie St Charles". In a hidden little passage behind the library, the large iron waterwheel is still in place against the back of the building.
Commerce and Cafés
Carcès has a good variety of shops for every-day needs, including gift/souvenir shops, banks, and a post office.
The selection of terrace cafés seemed a bit limited, but we did find a couple that were nicely acceptable. One is located on the Place des Martyrs de la Résistance (Place de l'Hotel de Ville on the town map), shaded by enormous platan trees and bordered by ancient buildings and the picturesque bell tower with campanile on top and arched passage at the bottom. The fountain here, with a tall column and four carven faces is nicely grungy on one side, accentuating its age.
Saturday morning market day is a real event in Carcès. The market fills several streets in the central part of town, and there's a good variety in the types of stalls, including, clothes, baskets, cooked foods, Provencal and local specialities, olive-wood items, fruits, vegetables, and so on. The nearby Lac de Carcès, about 4 km south of town, is pretty, but doesn't have beaches, swimming, boating or water sports.
Cabro d'Or Legend (Légende de la Cabro d'Or). The legend of the mysterious golden goat is popular in Carcès, with the town's main hotel-restaurant named after it.
Trompe l'oeil Murals
There are four main trompe l'oeil wall mural locations, but smaller ones decorate buildings here and there in the town.
1 - at the Ofice de Tourisme building (corner of Rue Marechal Foch and Ave G. Clemenceau), depicts sacks and barrels being hoisted up the side of the building to be stored in the warehouse.
2 - at the top of Rue Marechal Foch, close to the Office de Tourisme, a group of Royals are standing inside an arched passage.
3 - Rue Hoche at the northern edge of town, a woman hangs clothes on an upper-floor terrace while a man presses grapes around the side of the ground floor.
4 - Rue Florentin Giraud, the long "maison de repos" building has a wonderful collection of different facades, pastel colors, shutters and balistrades, pillars, tiled roofs and drain pipes.
The wall paintings are all done by the same artist: Michel DEGUIL. His phone number is on the "maison de repos" facade.
Fountains
A guidebook from the Office de Tourisme lists 19 fountains on a "Circuits des Fontaines et Lavoirs", similar to the (Gonfaron). Touring Carcès to locate the fountains would be a fun way to see the town, but you would have to mark the locations on a map yourself.
The village of Gonfaron, about 20 km to the southeast, also has a circuit of discovery for their village's 16 ancient fountains, and they have an animal legend with their "flying donkey".
For further information please visit www.beyond.fr/villages/carces.html www.provenceweb.fr/e/var/carces/carces.htm?r=1&Largeu... and www.provenceverte.co.uk/discover/carces.php
there were three billygoats
or maybe three bears
with a beanstalk
geese
a tree that knew a bird
a sun that knew an earth
a turtle somewhere
a porridge
a journey
a spin
a song
a tilt
always they were on their way
it was a quest
a wobble
towards
just the right
arguable
lamentable
laughable
amount of light...
happy solstice to you
whatever season you're within :-)
forgive me for deleting group comment codes...
they're not my thing.. tho I do appreciate the visit!
As the August evenings and nights darken, the Northern Lights are visible again. I stood by the lake waiting for them. And they came, not dancing like in winter, but in a calm, beautiful arch, staying in place for over an hour. An orange crescent moon also rose into the sky. All the colors of the sky were reflected on the surface of the calm lake. Otherwise it was very quiet. I will keep this memory in my heart.
Puumala, lake Saimaa, Finland.
👱♀️🎧Wish You Were Here ( Pink Floyd, David Gilmore )
Over time, I've been building my castle of love
Just for two, though you never knew you were my reason
I've gone much too far for you now to say
That I've got to throw my castle away
Over dreams, I have picked out a perfect come true
Though you never knew it was of you I've been dreaming
The sandman has come from too far away
For you to say come back some other day
And though you don't believe that they do
They do come true
For did my dreams
Come true when I looked at you
And maybe too, if you would believe
You too might be
Overjoyed, over loved, over me
There were less residents at north bound of Saint Lawrence River. We seldom met cars on the road, if any, we would wave to each other. People are very nice here. From Havre-Saint-Pierre to Kegashka (end of road), 400km round driving, the last 60km was gravel road…
The waves were so strong at Kegashka, I was almost blown away… but enjoyed the waves sound so much… There was an abandon boat, but the road to that boat was so bump up and down, driving 10km/h…
The photo was taken in the early morning at Havre-Saint-Pierre, quite harbor, it was one of the stop at Saint Lawrence River.
There were men that died young
But aware that their ideas will last for centuries
As important words, unbroken and real as little miracles
Ideas of equality, ideas of education
Against every man that exercises oppression
Against everyone against a weaker one
Against he who buries his conscience in the cement
The Hittites (/ˈhɪtaɪts/) were an Anatolian people who played an important role in establishing first a kingdom in Kussara before 1750 BC, then the Kanesh or Nesha kingdom (c. 1750–1650 BC), and next an empire centered on Hattusa in north-central Anatolia around 1650 BC. This empire reached its height during the mid-14th century BC under Šuppiluliuma I, when it encompassed an area that included most of Anatolia as well as parts of the northern Levant and Upper Mesopotamia.
Hattusa (also Ḫattuša or Hattusas /ˌhɑːttʊˈsɑːs/; Hittite: Ḫa-at-tu-ša, Hattic: Hattush) was the capital of the Hittite Empire in the late Bronze Age. Its ruins lie near modern Boğazkale, Turkey, within the great loop of the Kızılırmak River (Hittite: Marashantiya; Greek: Halys).
Hattusa was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1986.
Ref: Wikipedia
The capital of the Hittites - Hattusa - was surrounded by massive fortifications when the Hittite civilization had a status of the Near East superpower. The walls were erected using the natural shape of the terrain or completely changing it, depending on the architectural and strategic needs. At least six gates let people enter the interior of the city. The Lion Gate is the first one that can be seen when following the official sightseeing route around Hattusa.
The Lion Gate, built in the early 14th century BCE, is located in the south-western part of the fortifications. It is flanked by two towers and the upper parts between the towers have been destroyed. The gate consists of two access openings of parabolic shape: an internal one and an external one. Once they were mounted with wooden doors that opened inwards. Most probably, the exterior doors were sheathed in bronze to increase their resistance.
Ref: Turkish Archaeological News, turkisharchaeonews.net/object/lion-gate-hattusa
There were 100's of Swamphens nesting in the fields and the surrounding reeds. The birds don't move far away from their nests and prefer to hunt for insects, beetles etc.. around the vicinity. I sighted several chicks maybe a week old deep inside the reeds nearby.
But then, the Red necked falcon (next photo in the stream) was making rounds looking for prey and that caused all the 100+ birds to fly out at the same time. The falcon casually found a perch to sit on and rested, but the Swamphens took no chance and flew away ostensibly to protect the young ones. Once they fly away from the nest, its hard to find where the nest or the chicks are.
Many thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.
“We were accused of darkness and exiled to despair if our covers were blown. With this New World Order, our fate is changing for the better of us all. And more importantly, the fate of the earth and the cosmos beyond. While dark magic is something we are all capable of portraying whether intentional or not, there is so much more good that can come when aligned with the magic and mystique, connected with the powers of our earthly just as our heavenly realms. “
Rest hope you all enjoy amsy work as always ^^
Amsy ♡
The Hittites (/ˈhɪtaɪts/) were an Anatolian people who played an important role in establishing first a kingdom in Kussara before 1750 BC, then the Kanesh or Nesha kingdom (c. 1750–1650 BC), and next an empire centered on Hattusa in north-central Anatolia around 1650 BC. This empire reached its height during the mid-14th century BC under Šuppiluliuma I, when it encompassed an area that included most of Anatolia as well as parts of the northern Levant and Upper Mesopotamia.
Hattusa (also Ḫattuša or Hattusas /ˌhɑːttʊˈsɑːs/; Hittite: Ḫa-at-tu-ša, Hattic: Hattush) was the capital of the Hittite Empire in the late Bronze Age. Its ruins lie near modern Boğazkale, Turkey, within the great loop of the Kızılırmak River (Hittite: Marashantiya; Greek: Halys).
Hattusa was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1986.
Ref: Wikipedia
The capital of the Hittites - Hattusa - was surrounded by massive fortifications when the Hittite civilization had a status of the Near East superpower. The walls were erected using the natural shape of the terrain or completely changing it, depending on the architectural and strategic needs. At least six gates let people enter the interior of the city. The Lion Gate is the first one that can be seen when following the official sightseeing route around Hattusa.
The Lion Gate, built in the early 14th century BCE, is located in the south-western part of the fortifications. It is flanked by two towers and the upper parts between the towers have been destroyed. The gate consists of two access openings of parabolic shape: an internal one and an external one. Once they were mounted with wooden doors that opened inwards. Most probably, the exterior doors were sheathed in bronze to increase their resistance.
Ref: Turkish Archaeological News, turkisharchaeonews.net/object/lion-gate-hattusa
The photograph shows foundations of the city walls from the Lion Gate.
These chicks were born last monday
They were 3 days old when I did this new photo
Now they dare to swim around the nest
And they know what is food
You wan see how they watch parent coming back with food
As the ilse is closed now (covid), I did the photo from the other side, so distance is lower (7m-10m) but sun is in front.
At this point water depth is 1m-1.5m coot did a nice work to build this nest.
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The year was 1997 and I was 5 years old. This is a photo of me, in our summer house (which is an old school) and our two kittens.
photo taken by my mother.
(SOOC)
Flower of Scotland, Peaceful Shore (202, 158, 25)
They speak of my drinking, but they never think of my thirst.
— Old Scots Proverb
There were trays full of cyclamen in the garden centre. The colours were gorgeous, so vibrant. I did buy one, although I don’t generally do very well with them. I have more success with amaryllis and poinsettia. True to form, the cyclamen didn’t last very long.
These were the last tasks in our painting course before the summer holidays. Our painting teacher brought us a couple of photos of birds that we were supposed to use as templates, but then freely and newly interpret them in an imaginative and colorful way on an abstract background. Acrylic on canvas, each 30x40 cm
we were watched in amusement by some people as we placed the teddies, becaus it was windy and the teddies are light in weight. :)
(mine are the 5 in the left)
Badger
Major changes were made with regard to the lighting arrangement at the Badger drinking trough (flash will never be used on nocturnal creatures)
It seems to have paid dividends and augurs well for the future.
This is a new animal at the trough and I suspect is the same badger that has previously been photographed climbing the tree stump.
We both managed to get out together today, first time in 2 weeks that Daniel has left the house, which was great, really good to see it lifted his spirits. Hopefully do it more often. We met with a friend and had a coffee at Hardwick park and fed the birds, then went to Fishburn airfield and sat outside plane watching. Had a mini-shoot while we were there. Have a wonderful evening all. ❤️
We were tired from travelling to the city that day and were pleasantly surprised to have a quiet evening in the heart of the French Quarter. New Orleans, LA
We were on time in this magical place for this rendez-vous with the northern lights. They came as beautiful as usual, dressed in green with diamonds in their hair. We fell in love immediately. We begged them, stay with us longer. But they were in a hurry to leave and hide behind the clouds.
Nous étions à l'heure dans ce lieu magique pour ce rendez-vous avec les aurores boréales. Elles sont venus si belles comme à leur habitude, habillées en vert avec des diamants dans les cheveux. Nous sommes tombés amoureux de suite. Nous les avons suppliées, restez avec nous plus longtemps. Mais elles étaient pressées de partir et se cacher derières les nuages.
HAPPY EASTER my dear flickr's friends.
You can see the where we were in the glasses. Do you know the place?
In der Brille kannst du sehen wo wir waren. Kennst du den Ort`?
Das Bild entstand auf dem Gerndarmenmarkt in Berlin. Die Zelte im Vordergrund sind vom Weihnachtsmarkt, für mich der schönste Weihnachtsmarkt überhaupt. Das Gebäude ist der "Französische Dom"
It is on the Gendarmenmart, a square in Berlin. The building is the French Church.
Wild were the winds that came
In the thunder and the rain
Nothing ever could contain
The rising of the storm....
Sunny Happy Sliders Sunday to you!
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♫ In spite of the way you were mocking me
Acting like I was part of your property
Remembering all the times you fought with me
I'm surprised it got so
Things aren't the way they were before
You wouldn't even recognize me anymore
Not that you knew me back then
But it all comes back to me in the end ♫
Tune: youtu.be/eVTXPUF4Oz4
On Dacio-
Hair - Modulus- Alfie Hair @ Modulus Mainstore
Head - Catwa
Body - Signature
Face/Body Applier - Stray Dog
Mask - CerberusXing
Top - Riot
Jeans - Legal Insanity
Tattoo - Prodigy Ink
Ears - Mandala
Bracelet - Aitui
Location: Drune Sleazy City
These two wild stallions were exchanging postures in a stand off over who had the right to have his herd in the area. Sometimes it seems this is exactly the posture you see between humans.
COLORADO wild horses
We were visiting a nearby lake just 15 mins away to see some migratory ducks which were in plenty in the lake. And as we were exploring found other species as well including the beautiful greater painted snipe. But what took our breath away was the presence of around 10 common snipes. They circled us from far and in the first round mistook them for sandpipers since it is very uncommon to see such number of snipes. Luckily they made another round when I could confirm the ID. These prefer the shallow lake banks where they could be seen foraging in the mud looking for insects.
Thank you so much in advance for your views, feedback and faves.
Five skeletons were found in a Late Bronze Age pit, this one appears to be pointing towards the centre of a large horshoe ditch which was the focus of ceremonies.
There is a piece of chalk in his left hand.
To find out more about the excavation site at Cliffs End Farm, Ramsgate, visit www.wessexarch.co.uk/projects/kent/ramsgate/cliffs_end/