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The Ponte Vecchio ("Old Bridge") is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, Italy, noted for still having shops built along it, as was once common. Butchers initially occupied the shops; the present tenants are jewelers, art dealers and souvenir sellers.
The bridge spans the Arno at its narrowest point where it is believed that a bridge was first built in Roman times. The Roman piers were of stone, the superstructure of wood. The bridge first appears in a document of 996. After being destroyed by a flood in 1117, it was reconstructed in stone but swept away again in 1333 save two of its central piers. It was rebuilt in 1345.
In order to connect the Palazzo Vecchio (Florence's town hall) with the Palazzo Pitti, in 1565 Cosimo I de' Medici had Giorgio Vasari build the Vasari Corridor above it. The Vasari Corridor is an elevated enclosed passageway (the yellowish part of the structure above the shops to the right in the photo), which begins on the south side of the Palazzo Vecchio, it then joins the Uffizi Gallery and leaves on its south side, crossing the Lungarno dei Archibusieri and then following the north bank of the River Arno until it crosses the river at Ponte Vecchio.
The Vasari Corridor was commissioned in connection with the marriage of Cosimo's son, Francesco, with Johanna of Austria. The idea of an enclosed passageway was motivated by the Grand Duke's desire to move freely between his residence and the government palace, when, like most monarchs of the period, he felt insecure in public, in his case especially because he had replaced the Republic of Florence.
Moj Grob
U planini mrkoj nek mi bude hum,
Nad njim urlik vuka, crnih grana šum,
Ljeti vječan vihor, zimi visok snijeg,
Muku moje rake nedostupan bijeg.
Visoko nek stoji, ko oblak i tron,
Da ne dopre do njeg niskog tornja zvon,
Da ne dopre do njeg pokajnički glas,
Strah obraćenika, molitve za spas.
Neka šikne travom, uz trnovit grm,
Besput da je do njeg, neprobojan, strm.
Nitko da ne dođe, do prijatelj drag, –
I kada se vrati, nek poravna trag.
IVAN GORAN KOVAČIĆ
" I was born to rock the boat
Some may sink but we will float
Grab your coat-let's get out of here,
Your my witness
I'm your mutineer"
On of my favourite Warren Zevon songs.
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I only just made it to witness this sunset as it quickly dipped behind the Cape (Cape Woolamai), leaving golds and reds to light the sky in it's wake.
I am away with work part of this week then off to Singapore with a girlfriend for a week so am mostly off for the next few weeks.
I'm sorry I will miss your images during that time.
I was stood on Eastbourne Pier with the wind whistling all around making it difficult for me to hold my camera steady.
When I spotted these two figures on the deserted beach. The girl was approximately in her early to mid twenties wearing a flimsy summerlike dress. The male was approximately three times her age, in his early to mid sixties wearing a dirty white raincoat.
The girl hurriedly approached the waters edge and stopped. The male slowly followed her and stopped directly behind her. The girl turned briefly to face him, whether or not words were exchanged I do not know, I was too far away. But in an instant the young girl turned away from him and entered the water. He stood motionless watching as she ventured further and deeper into the water until she disappeared out of sight beneath the crashing waves. He slowly turned and walked away without a backward glance.
What had I just witnessed? The girl had disappeared into the sea and he had disappeared mingling amongst the myriad of people on the crowded promenade. Should I call the Police and tell them what I had just seen, or should I too walk away and disappear?
If I call the Police would they believe me, more to the point, do you believe me.
What would you have done?
All will be revealed tomorrow.
Our eyes and mind see a picture in front of us. Our own mind and eyes will interpret what it thinks it sees . Love shapes and patterns as my own eyes and mind try ro work out pictures. Its like each day, we witness, perhaps the same pictures but we individually decide on what we're seeing.
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めっちゃ大興奮してしまったww
ひでたんありがとう(｡>ω<)ﾉ
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It is an urban legendary program T-shirt !!
It was what I wanted.
I love UFO ♥
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Knowing when to walk away,
is wisdom.
Being able to,
is courage.
Walking away with your head held high,
is dignity.
Romy in DC
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Featuring DESIGNER CIRCLE / 96th Round * Jan 4 - Jan 17
Sarah Mclachlan - Witness
nikon 24-120 mm f/4
Rencontres entre un inconnus et des inconnus
Encounters between strangers and strangers
Feeling like a noir director filming Barbara Stanwyck in 'Witness To Murder" I loved this BW noir look to Jane.
Mir 24-N 35mm f/2 @ f/2 (wide open)
It is extremely sad to witness puffins resorting to using fishing line to construct their nests. This highlights the impact of human activity on the natural world and the dangerous consequences of littering. The use of fishing line puts the birds' lives at risk and has serious consequences for the puffin and its offspring, including entanglement, injury, and death. It is crucial that we all take responsibility for preserving the environment and its inhabitants by disposing of waste properly and reducing our reliance on harmful materials.
This capture shows some of the oldest buildings at Besigheim. The conditions were tricky as I had to take the photo against the bright sunlight. The building on the left is St. Cyriac's Church and the oldest part of the church dates back to 1369. In the middle is the tower of a former fortress, it's called Schochenturm and was built around 1220. The building on the right is simply called 'stone house'. It was also part of the former fortress and built around 1235.
If you follow the street it leads though a gate. In the comments I post a photo which shows the view on the tower and the stone house from the other side of the gate outside the old town wall.
Patagonia has always held a special place in my heart. The vast landscapes, imposing mountains, serene lakes, and diverse wildlife leave me breathless. It was in this magical region that I experienced one of the most thrilling moments of my life: a face-to-face encounter with a puma.
On the second day of the W Circuit trek, I was hiking solo from Central Mountain Hostel towards Francés Mountain Hostel (a roughly 17 km/10.5-mile, 6-hour trek) when I spotted a figure in the bushes. My heart raced – could it be a Lesser Rhea ( flic.kr/p/2mw23tV ), the ostrich-like bird I'd been hoping to see?
Cautiously, I started taking pictures. To my surprise and delight, the creature emerged from hiding. But it wasn't a Rhea – it was a puma!
I never imagined seeing a puma so close. Its beauty and imposing presence left me speechless for a moment. I watched it, mesmerized by its reddish-gray coat and piercing eyes.
Torres del Paine National Park is estimated to have a puma population between 50 and 100. These magnificent animals are the second-largest cats in the Americas, after jaguars, though considered "small" globally. While Patagonian pumas are Chile's largest feline, males typically weigh between 150 and 220 pounds (68-100 kg), while females weigh over 100 pounds (49 kg). Their length can range from 5 to 9 feet (1.5-2.7 meters) from head to tail. (For reference, I'm 5'8" tall and weigh 140 pounds – 1.73 meters and 63.5 kg).
Fear quickly replaced my awe. I was alone in a wild environment, facing a top predator. What should I do?
Safety leaflets from the park entrance came to mind – make eye contact, stand tall, and don't run. Generally, staying calm is key around wild animals, as they're unlikely to attack unless threatened. Additionally, in a park with abundant food sources like guanacos, rheas, huemuls, Patagonian gray foxes, and culpeo foxes, the pumas likely wouldn't see me as prey.
Carefully, I put my camera away and gripped my trekking poles tightly. If the puma attacked, I'd defend myself with everything I had.
A Happy Ending and Unforgettable Lesson:
Thankfully, the puma showed no interest in me. With the same calmness it displayed upon arrival, it retreated back into the forest.
Trembling with a mix of emotions, I stood there for a few minutes. Adrenaline still coursed through my veins, but overwhelming joy and gratitude filled me. I had just witnessed a spectacular display of nature's power.
This encounter profoundly impacted me. It instilled a deep respect for wildlife and their habitat. It also revealed the awe-inspiring power of nature and the importance of connecting with it.
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If you have Netflix, check out a documentary called "Our Great National Parks," narrated by Barack Obama. Season 1, episode 2 focuses on Chilean Patagonia. This breathtaking region boasts 24 unique national parks and is quickly becoming one of the most protected areas on Earth.
The series showcases the stunning beauty of the natural world, from the beaches of Africa and the islands of Japan to Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
Bonus fact: The episode featuring Chilean Patagonia even won Barack Obama an Emmy Award for Outstanding Narrator!