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The Kaiserkapelle is a prime example of romanesque architecture and also one of the most complete such structures. Built in the 13th century, part of Nuremberg Castle.
The chapel is a so-called "double chapel". This is the upper level, reserved for the emperor. The hole right in front connects this level to the lower level, for "ordinary" people, so they could enjoy mass together with the emperor.
Consequently the upper level is only accessible from the inside of the castle's palace, while the lower level only has an entrance from the outside of the palace.
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Arriving to Schynige Platte from First with the a summer storm. Canton Bern, Switzerland. No. 528.
"The Schynige Platte (Scheinige Platte on the old Siegfried Map)[1] is a small mountain ridge and a viewpoint in the Bernese Highlands and belongs to the Schwarzhorn group. The mountain range consists of three peaks: Gumihorn (2,099 m (6,886 ft)), Tuba (2,076 m (6,811 ft)), and the closest summit next to the viewpoint, Geiss (2,067 metres (6,781 ft)). The viewpoint lies at an altitude of about 2,000 metres (7,000 ft), at the western end of a prominent ridge of the Schwarzhorn group, which separates the valley of the Schwarze Lütschine from Lake Brienz.
It is notable for its hotel and, since 1893, its mountain railway, one of the highest in Switzerland. In good weather conditions there are views to many surrounding mountains, including the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, and others giants of the Bernese Alps. Also, the town of Interlaken and the two great lakes of Thun and Brienz are visible to the north, 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) lower.
The area is accessible via the Schynige Platte railway, which runs from Wilderswil, where connection is made with Bernese Oberland railway trains from Interlaken. The railway reaches a height of 1,967 metres (6,453 ft) at the terminus station, on the south-facing slopes of Geiss[citation needed] summit. Southwest of the station is a hotel and mountain restaurant, at a height of 1,983 metres (6,506 ft). Northeast of the station is the Schynige Platte alpine botanical garden, specialising in the display of, and research into, the high altitude flora of Switzerland.
A number of short loop trails extend north from the train station, reaching several view points, all within one kilometre from each other. Directly above the station and hotel, and overlooking the valleys of Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald, is the Geiss summit (2,067 metres (6,781 ft))[citation needed]. Further north, and overlooking Interlaken and the two great lakes, are the Tuba (2,076 metres (6,811 ft)) and Oberberghorn (2,069 metres (6,788 ft)) summits. The highest summit in the Schynige Platte area, between the Daube and Geiss summits, the tower-like Gumihorn peak (2,099 metres (6,886 ft)), cannot be reached by pedestrians. The Schynige Platte is also the starting point for the popular hiking trails to Loucherhorn, Faulhorn or First which is connected to Grindelwald by a gondola lift."
Wikipédia.
The largest accessible cave in the western Harz offers interesting insights into animal and geological history. Thousands of years ago bears and wolves lived there. The cave in a forest area near the Herzberg district of Scharzfeld is a naturally formed cavity in 270 million year old Zechstein dolomite rock. The cave is the information center of the Harz Geopark and a natural and cultural monument.
Keem Bay, at the western end of Achill Island, is one of the most picturesque bays in Ireland. It is accessible by road over a twisting clifftop route on the side of Croaghaun mountain. Keem Bay is virtually uninhabited (the only building is a former coastguard station) and provides a peaceful and magnificent retreat from the 21st century.
At the heart of Keem Bay is the beautiful fine sandy beach. This strand is bordered on two sides by cliffs; to the east by the slopes of Croaghaun mountain, and to the west by a spar called Moyteoge. At the top of this spar, at an elevation of about 200m, is a former coastguard watch-house. For hillwalkers, this spot marks the start of a a breathtaking 1.5km walk along the top of the cliffs of Benmore towards Achill Head, the most westerly point of Achill Island.
Keem Bay has a strong connection with fishing. It was the location for much of Achill's shark fishing industry during the 1950s and 1960s. At that time the basking shark was a frequent visitor to the waters around Keem Bay, and it was hunted for its liver oil which was exported from Achill to provide fine grade lubricant for the aerospace industry. Much of this fishing took place in currachs, the traditional canvas-covered wooden vessels of the west of Ireland. Keem Bay is most likely the location used by the artist Paul Henry when painting his famous canvas 'Launching the Currach' (in the National Museum, Dublin).
Glenveagh Castle (Irish: Caisleán Ghleann Bheatha) is a large castellated Mansion house built in County Donegal, Ireland in about 1870.
Glenveagh Castle was built between 1870 and 1873 by Captain John George Adair. It stands within the boundaries of Glenveagh National Park, near both Churchill and Gweedore in County Donegal, Ireland. It is built in the Scottish Baronial style and consists of a four-story rectangular keep, surrounded by a garden, and a backdrop of some 165.4 km² (40,873 acres) of mountains, lakes, glens and woods complete with a herd of red deer. The Irish Gleann Bheatha (Bheithe) translates into English as "Glen of the Birch Trees". The visitor center has displays that explain the park as well as an audio-visual show and is accessible for patrons with disabilities.
Honopū Valley is located along the northwest shore of Kauai on the Na Pali coast. It is isolated and not easily accessible except by water. Best POV are from the air, as in this shot.
The place columnar igneous rock formations was discovered by tourists very few years ago.
The river has been the one with the most erosion powers in Iceland due to sand and rocks it has been moving from the origin north Vatnajökull glacier. Now the glacier melting water with the erosion powers has been taken away from the canyons below Kárahnjúkar Dam and most of the summer the river is almost clear water, and very much less water as well.
Then this place became much more ovious and more accessible.
These formations are to be found other places as well but these are amongst the largest and most complicated I know. The columnar are so high, they bend in ways I can mot imagine how the cooling powers have been working. One only get speechless and wonders, wonders, wonders
Coire an t-Sneachda is one of the most accessible of Britain's high mountain corries, the ski station car park and a superbly constructed path ensuring its popularity. The corrie itself is a grand cirque of cliffs, slashed by snow for much of the year and a popular venue for rock and ice-climbing depending on the season.
There are several of these massive "dishes" along a gorgeous hiking loop near our house. I've shared many images from that walk of the hills and oaks. Although the 3.5 mile path was paved over some years ago, hundreds walk it every day for the views, the exercise, and accessibleness. If I knew at one point what these "dishes" transmit or listen to, I can't remember anymore. The whole area is just called the "Stanford Dish."
Thanks to Lenabem-Anna for the texture.
Plan de la Besurta, La Ribagorza, Huesca, Aragón, España.
Ruta cuyo itinerario discurre en el entorno de las pistas de esquí nórdico de Llanos del Hospital en el Valle de Benasque. La ruta tiene su inicio en el Plan del Hospital atravesando en su recorrido bellos parajes como el Plan de Estan y el Plan de la Besurta para llegar finalmente hasta el espectacular Plan d´Aiguallut con magnificas vistas al pico Aneto. Se trata de recorrer una parte del conocido como Camino dels Aranesos que originalmente unía el Plan del Hospital con el Valle de Arán.
El recorrido se divide en tres tramos, un primer tramo muy corto y sencillo hasta el Plan de l'Estan, un segundo tramo tambien muy sencillo hasta la Besurta y un tramo final algo más exigente aunque accesible a cualquier senderista acostumbrado a la montaña hasta el Forau d´Aiguallut.
Route whose itinerary runs around the Nordic ski slopes of Llanos del Hospital in the Benasque Valley. The route begins in the Pllan del Hospital, passing through beautiful places such as the Plan de Estan and the Plan de la Besurta to finally reach the spectacular Plan d'Aiguallut with magnificent views of the Aneto peak. It involves walking through a part of what is known as the Camino dels Aranesos, which originally linked the Hospital Plan with the Aran Valley.
The route is divided into three sections, a first very short and easy section to Plan de l'Estan, a second section that is also very simple to Besurta and a final section that is somewhat more demanding although accessible to any hiker accustomed to the mountains until the Forau d'Aiguallut.
The most accessible of all the dozen or so falls in the town of Real, Quezon. A river running through the rugged hills of the Sierra Madre is responsible for the numerous waterfalls in the area.
Teil einer großen Burganlage, alles sicher und begehbar.
Und! ein wirklich sehr schöner Wanderweg führt mitten durch, die Hahnenbachtaltour. Wenn ihr Mal was schönes im Hunsrück machen wollt.....
Part of a large castle complex, all safe and accessible.
And! a really beautiful hiking trail leads right through the middle, the Hahnenbachtaltour. If you want to do something nice in the Hunsrück....
The cygnets, nearly-swans, were a source of interest on North Pond, Bishops Waltham. But last time I was there on the long wooden footbridge which crosses the pond, they were nowhere to be seen. A look around the other end of the pond accessible by the main road, also revealed only their absence.
And then a friend told me that they are taken to a sanctuary for safe-keeping during the winter. So, hopefully, spring will show them all, resplendent in their fully-grown white plumage and hopefully we will be allowed there to take their photo.
Certain flowers invite you in for a closer look. Their petals blowing gently in the breeze seem to call out with a song I can't resist. After taking walks in our neighborhood for many years, I know exactly where the loveliest, and most accessible, specimens grow. I'm just counting the days until the Clematis flowers are once again in bloom.
Joli petit lac entouré de sapins, facilement accessible par la route forestière depuis l'Alpe du Grand Serre.
Le lac du Poursollet se situe dans le massif du Taillefer sur la commune de Livet-et-Gavet à une altitude de 1 649 mètres. Bordé par un petit hameau d'habitation, il est facilement accessible en voiture à partir de la route départementale 114B, appelée « Route du Poursollet », en provenance de La Morte.
L’intérêt environnemental de cette zone est certain !
La forte diversité botanique est liée à la nature du sol constitué d'une juxtaposition de substrats carbonatés et siliceux ; la diversité des milieux (marais, tourbière, lac, landes et plaine d'altitude) rencontrée sur cette zone et offrant des habitats variés accueille de nombreuses espèces animales et végétales ; la forêt alentour héberge d'autres variétés ; les tourbières abritant de nombreux insectes et amphibiens en font une zone exceptionnellement riche dans les Alpes.(source www.isere-tourisme.com/)
Poursollet lake
Nice little lake surrounded by fir trees, easily accessible by the forest road from Alpe du Grand Serre.
Lac du Poursollet is located in the Taillefer massif in the town of Livet-et-Gavet at an altitude of 1649 meters. Bordered by a small residential hamlet, it is easily accessible by car from the departmental road 114B, called “Route du Poursollet”, coming from La Morte.
The environmental interest of this area is certain!
The strong botanical diversity is linked to the nature of the soil made up of a juxtaposition of carbonate and siliceous substrates; the diversity of the environments (marshes, peat bogs, lake, moors and high altitude plain) encountered in this area and offering varied habitats is home to many animal and plant species; the surrounding forest is home to other varieties; the peatlands sheltering many insects and amphibians make it an exceptionally rich area in the Alps
Plan de la Besurta, La Ribagorza, Huesca, Aragón, España.
Ruta cuyo itinerario discurre en el entorno de las pistas de esquí nórdico de Llanos del Hospital en el Valle de Benasque. La ruta tiene su inicio en el Plan del Hospital atravesando en su recorrido bellos parajes como el Plan de Estan y el Plan de la Besurta para llegar finalmente hasta el espectacular Plan d´Aiguallut con magnificas vistas al pico Aneto. Se trata de recorrer una parte del conocido como Camino dels Aranesos que originalmente unía el Plan del Hospital con el Valle de Arán.
El recorrido se divide en tres tramos, un primer tramo muy corto y sencillo hasta el Plan de l'Estan, un segundo tramo tambien muy sencillo hasta la Besurta y un tramo final algo más exigente aunque accesible a cualquier senderista acostumbrado a la montaña hasta el Forau d´Aiguallut.
Route whose itinerary runs around the Nordic ski slopes of Llanos del Hospital in the Benasque Valley. The route begins in the Pllan del Hospital, passing through beautiful places such as the Plan de Estan and the Plan de la Besurta to finally reach the spectacular Plan d'Aiguallut with magnificent views of the Aneto peak. It involves walking through a part of what is known as the Camino dels Aranesos, which originally linked the Hospital Plan with the Aran Valley.
The route is divided into three sections, a first very short and easy section to Plan de l'Estan, a second section that is also very simple to Besurta and a final section that is somewhat more demanding although accessible to any hiker accustomed to the mountains until the Forau d'Aiguallut.
Wimpole the house on this 3,000-acre estate was built for Sir Thomas Chicheley in the 1640s, rebuilt and added to over the years and now belongs to the National Trust
along with a accessible farm and large estate.
Taken in Woodstock, Vermont.
The town of Woodstock is a beautiful historic area in the Green Mountains of Windsor County and is easily accessible from the interstates. It is a destination boasting the only national park in Vermont, three covered bridges, fabulous restaurants, charming boutiques and shops, agricultural landscapes and numerous lodging establishments.
I composed this image today while visiting the Sunshine Coast, in British Columbia, Canada. While the Sunshine Coast is on the British Columbia mainland, it is a vast wilderness area and only accessible by boat or ferry.
Beneath the 2,519 m high Mt. Seceda, the wide Secëda Meadows with beautiful mountain huts are located
The Seceda (Secëda in Ladin) in the Odle Group is partly steep and crumbly. But to the south-east it becomes a gently rising high alp. The meadows of the Seceda border the Rasciesa High Alp and the Mastlè Alpine Pasture and form together a spacious highland in the heart of the Gardena Dolomites.
By the way: the name Seceda comes from the Latin word siccus, which means dry. And really, the pastures beneath the summit are rather barren. In winter the Seceda is a skiing area and venue of the Gardenissima, the longest giant slalom race worldwide.
In summer, the mountain and its alpine meadows turn into a famous hiking area. Numerous paths proceed to several mountain huts, like to the Curona Hut just above the Sella Cuca saddle. The area is accessible from Ortisei by the Seceda Cable Car.
The small village of Bamfield is on Vancouver Island's west coast and is only accessible by a 90 km (55 mile) logging road or the packet freighter M. V. Frances Barkley from Port Alberni or Ucluelet. There are two sides to Bamfield, east and west. East and west are separated by the Bamfield Inlet, or as locals call it, “main street.” There are no roads to the west side, just gravel paths used by ATVs and other small vehicles, while kayaks, canoes, and small watercraft are used to cross “Main Street” from side to side. On the west side, there is a boardwalk that runs the length of the village. Bamfield is within the Pacific Rim National Park and at the northern terminus of the West Coast Trail.
Perito Moreno is considered one of the most accessible glaciers in the world for a few reasons. Firstly, it is located in the Los Glaciares National Park, which is a popular tourist destination in Argentina. The park is easily accessible by car or bus from the nearby town of El Calafate. Secondly, the glacier is relatively close to the edge of the national park, which means that visitors can walk to the viewing platforms and get relatively close to the glacier without needing to take a long hike or climb. There are also several viewing platforms and walkways built around the glacier, which provide visitors with different perspectives of the glacier and its surroundings. Finally, the Los Glaciares National Park offers a variety of guided tours, such as boat tours, trekking tours, and ice hiking tours that allow visitors to explore the glacier in different ways. The Perito Moreno Glacier - Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia, Argentina.
Another waterfall in Mauban town accessible via a 35 minute hike from a parking lot. There are about 20 more major waterfalls in this town's interior but only 4 are accessible.
🇫🇷 La réserve naturelle de Scandola (à la fois marine et terrestre), inscrite sur la liste du patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco, et fait partie des aires marines protégées de la France. Elle occupe une surface de 1 669 ha et protège une biodiversité remarquable. Elle a été jugée représentative des écosystèmes et des êtres vivants de la façade maritime du Parc régional de Corse .
Située sur la commune d'Osani, à l'ouest de la Corse du Sud. Elle n'est accessible que par la mer et comprend une partie terrestre (919 ha) qui forme une presqu’île au nord du golfe de Porto et une partie maritime périphérique maritime (750 ha). Une réserve intégrale de 70 ha à l'extrémité nord-ouest complète ce dispositif. La réserve naturelle est au cœur de la façade littorale du parc naturel régional de Corse, pour partie classée en site Natura 2000 pour la richesse de son patrimoine et la présence d'espèces et d'habitats d'intérêt européen.
🇬🇧 The Scandola Nature Reserve (both marine and terrestrial), listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of France's marine protected areas. It covers an area of 1,669 hectares and protects remarkable biodiversity. It has been deemed representative of the ecosystems and living organisms of the Corsica Regional Park's coastline.
Located in the municipality of Osani, in the west of Southern Corsica, it is only accessible by sea and comprises a terrestrial part (919 hectares) forming a peninsula north of the Gulf of Porto and a peripheral marine part (750 hectares). A 70-hectare integral reserve at the north-western tip completes the site. The nature reserve is at the heart of the coastal area of the Corsica Regional Nature Park, part of which is classified as a Natura 2000 site due to its rich heritage and the presence of species and habitats of European interest.
🇩🇪 Das Naturschutzgebiet Scandola (sowohl Meeres- als auch Landgebiet) steht auf der Liste des UNESCO-Weltkulturerbes und gehört zu den Meeresschutzgebieten Frankreichs. Es umfasst eine Fläche von 1.669 ha und schützt eine bemerkenswerte Artenvielfalt. Es wurde als repräsentativ für die Ökosysteme und Lebewesen der Küste des Regionalparks Korsika eingestuft .
Es befindet sich in der Gemeinde Osani im Westen von Südkorsika. Es ist nur über das Meer erreichbar und umfasst einen Landteil (919 ha), der eine Halbinsel nördlich des Golfs von Porto bildet, und einen angrenzenden Meeresbereich (750 ha). Ein 70 ha großes Integralreservat am nordwestlichen Ende vervollständigt dieses Gebiet. Das Naturschutzgebiet liegt im Herzen der Küstenlinie des Regionalen Naturparks Korsika, der aufgrund seines reichen Naturerbes und der dort vorkommenden Arten und Lebensräume von europäischer Bedeutung teilweise als Natura-2000-Gebiet ausgewiesen ist.
🇪🇸La reserva natural de Scandola (tanto marina como terrestre), inscrita en la lista del patrimonio mundial de la Unesco, forma parte de las áreas marinas protegidas de Francia. Ocupa una superficie de 1669 hectáreas y protege una biodiversidad extraordinaria. Se considera representativa de los ecosistemas y los seres vivos de la fachada marítima del Parque Regional de Córcega .
Situada en el municipio de Osani, al oeste de Córcega del Sur. Solo es accesible por mar y comprende una parte terrestre (919 ha) que forma una península al norte del golfo de Porto y una parte marítima periférica (750 ha). Una reserva integral de 70 ha en el extremo noroeste completa este dispositivo. La reserva natural se encuentra en el corazón de la fachada litoral del parque natural regional de Córcega, clasificado en parte como espacio Natura 2000 por la riqueza de su patrimonio y la presencia de especies y hábitats de interés europeo.
🇮🇹 La riserva naturale di Scandola (sia marina che terrestre), iscritta nella lista del patrimonio mondiale dell'Unesco, fa parte delle aree marine protette della Francia. Occupa una superficie di 1.669 ettari e protegge una biodiversità straordinaria. È stata giudicata rappresentativa degli ecosistemi e degli esseri viventi della fascia costiera del Parco regionale della Corsica .
Situata nel comune di Osani, a ovest della Corsica del Sud, è accessibile solo via mare e comprende una parte terrestre (919 ettari) che forma una penisola a nord del golfo di Porto e una parte marina periferica (750 ettari). Una riserva integrale di 70 ettari all'estremità nord-occidentale completa questo dispositivo. La riserva naturale si trova nel cuore della fascia costiera del parco naturale regionale della Corsica, in parte classificata come sito Natura 2000 per la ricchezza del suo patrimonio e la presenza di specie e habitat di interesse europeo.
The Slieve League (Sliabh Liag) Cliffs west Ireland are the highest accessible sea cliffs in Europe at 1972 ft. / 601m.
Tucked away in the foothills of the Blue Tier is this very modest but quite pretty little waterfall - Halls Falls, on the Groom River. The falls are accessible by short forest stroll from the Anchor Mine Road near Pyengana (pub and cheese available).
Another of the re-discovered files on my old PC hard drive that I thought had been lost for good.
I don't think I owned an ND filter at this point.
Nikon D7000, 18-105mm f/3/5-5.6. 1.4 secs at f/22, ISO 100 FL ~18mm
Accessibility Description: A towering curtain of rain hangs suspended in the sky, glowing golden where the low sun strikes it. The rain appears to evaporate before reaching the ground, a phenomenon known as virga, while below, red rock mesas catch the last light of the day. Warm tones highlight the cliffs on the left, their rugged forms rising above a dense forest of green pines and junipers. The sky is filled with dramatic clouds, a mixture of gray, peach, and white, with glimpses of deep blue breaking through at the edges. The entire scene conveys both grandeur and transience, a fleeting desert storm dissolving into light above the enduring sandstone of Sedona.
After a wonderful rainbow sunset at Camel Rock, we climbed around to Horsehead rock for some astro shooting as the sky cleared magically.
The site is only accessible at low tide. The swell was picking up a bit and it was very dark. The astro shots came out well but there was close to zero light for the foreground. This shot was from when we were first setting up and some lights were left on. There was a red glow in the sky but I still like the effect. It is not a white balance problem as far as I can make out.
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We met him on a day trek through the meadows in Kashmir. He had to get his sick sheep to a medical camp in Yusmarg, a few hours of walk away. Medical camps are set up once a month (in the summer months) in places like Yusmarg, which are accessible by road. People - and their animals from the surrounding remote villages walk down all the way to attend these camps.
Read full story on People of the valley: Kashmir.
Broulee Island is joined to the mainland by a permanent sandbar and is always accessible. Seascape at Broulee on the South Coast of NSW, Australia.
The Athabasca Glacier is a large, accessible glacier located in the Canadian Rockies, part of the Columbia Icefield. It's one of the most popular glaciers to visit in North America and is known for its accessibility, with tours offered to walk on the ice. The glacier is currently receding at a rate of about 5 meters per year.
Lake Garda, Italy
There are countless jetties dotted all around Lake Garda... the only problem is, you need to be an Olympic Long Jumper or Pole Vaulter to access 99% of them. Most are either the property of the adjacent lakeside hotels or private residences. Just to make sure you are aware of this most are fenced off with padlocked gates and the few overzealous ones use a little barbed-wire to keep you off them. The long jump/pole vault option comes into effect for those jetties where the lakeside section has been removed to make them totally inaccessible.
This is the first jetty I found that I could actually walk onto without any restrictions but was a good half hour walk south of Malcesine town centre. Taken half an hour after my previous posting just as the sun was beginning to touch the mountain tops on the opposite side of the lake. Just to the left of the jetty can be seen the town of Limone Sul Garda and at the very top of the lake is Riva del Garda.
Mount Siguniang National Park lies 220km west of Chengdu, in the Qionglai Mountains of western Sichuan in China.
Legend has it that the four snow-capped peaks were originally the four daughters of the mountain god.
The park is comprised of Mount Siguniang itself and the three most accessible valleys surrounding it. The nearest town is Rilong. The three valleys are called Changping Valley, Haizi Valley and Shuangqiao Valley.
I trekked in the Changpingou in autumn when the deciduous larch trees provided an amazing colour show. Truly a spectacular sight!
Location: Holleweg, 8340 Sijsele [gps]
Accessibility: the domain is open to the public, the castle itself is not accesible
The Ryckevelde domain is situated at the border of the village of Sijsele, in the direction of Bruges. It is the largest wood on the territory of Damme. Here we are no longer in the polder area but in the sandy region. This region is by defenition much older than the rest of Damme. The area around Ryckevelde was already inhabited in prehistoric times.
The castle itself is fairly recent and is in a pretty good shape. The neogothic architecture already reveals the era in which it was built. Baron Gilles de Pélichy ordered its construction; the residence was erected between 1913 and 1929. Centrally the spiky tower catches the attention, a chapel is located in the left wing. At the back side there is a spacious garden with a big pond. from one of the numerous benches along the footpath you have a splendid view on the ensemble.
The oldest building of the domain is situated at the other side of the pond. The fortified farm dates back to the 17th century but is largely in a very bad condition except for the right side. This farm has a few remarkable characteristics you'd rather expect in a real castle. At the domain, friar Verleye founded the European Education centre in the 50's of the previous century.
Seyðisfjörður is a remote fisherman village in the far east of Iceland. It is accessible by a mountain pass road that is open only in summer. We traveled by night to get good light for photography, and slept in the morning. We arrived at the picturesque town at around 3:30 in the early morning for sunrise. The center has a nice colorful footpath with shops on both sides. OPIÐ means open.
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À 20 minutes de Rouen, le Centre d’art contemporain de la Matmut - Daniel Havis propose 4 expositions par an d’artistes d’envergure nationale et internationale.
Avec la volonté de rendre accessible l’art et la culture au public le plus large, le Groupe Matmut développe depuis plusieurs années une politique d'action culturelle dynamique, notamment grâce au centre d'art. Elle accompagne et cherche à promouvoir des artistes et structures dans leur démarche de création et de diffusion. Chaque exposition de trois mois environ est accompagnée d’une édition et d’une programmation culturelle (visites commentées, ateliers pour enfants et scolaires, partenariats avec différentes structures, événements) à destination des petits et des grands.
À l’intérieur d’un château néo-Louis XIII du XIXème siècle, le Centre d’art contemporain - Daniel Havis vous invite à découvrir l’histoire et l’architecture de ce lieu. Vous pourrez ainsi apprécier à l’extérieur l’ouvrage de l’architecte Lucien Lefort, les ferronneries de Ferdinand Marrou ou la taille de pierre d’Edmond Bonet. Le château de style néo-classique arbore fièrement sur son fronton la devise « Omnia pro arte » (Tout pour l’art) inscrite par son bâtisseur Gaston Le Breton et aujourd’hui plus que jamais vivante grâce au Groupe Matmut.
Le château se situe dans un parc de 6 hectares avec des univers différents qui évoluent au rythme des saisons : jardin à la française, jardin japonais, jardin de l’Evolution, jardin du Dédale, arboretum, la roseraie, le tout peuplé de sculptures monumentales de célèbres artistes (Peter Briggs, Norman Dilworth, Quentin Garel, Vera Molnar...).
20 minutes from Rouen, the Matmut Contemporary Art Center - Daniel Havis offers 4 exhibitions per year by artists of national and international stature.
With the aim of making art and culture accessible to the widest possible audience, the Matmut Group has been developing a dynamic cultural action policy for several years, particularly through the art center. It supports and seeks to promote artists and organizations in their creative and dissemination efforts. Each exhibition of approximately three months is accompanied by an edition and a cultural program (guided tours, workshops for children and schools, partnerships with different organizations, events) for young and old.
Inside a 19th century neo-Louis XIII castle, the Contemporary Art Center - Daniel Havis invites you to discover the history and architecture of this place. Outside, you can appreciate the work of the architect Lucien Lefort, the ironwork of Ferdinand Marrou or the stone cutting of Edmond Bonet. The neoclassical style castle proudly displays on its pediment the motto "Omnia pro arte" (Everything for art) inscribed by its builder Gaston Le Breton and today more alive than ever thanks to the Matmut Group. The castle is located in a 6-hectare park with different universes that evolve with the seasons: French garden, Japanese garden, Evolution garden, Dédale garden, arboretum, rose garden, all populated with monumental sculptures by famous artists (Peter Briggs, Norman Dilworth, Quentin Garel, Vera Molnar...).
Excerpt from news.livingrealty.com/neighbourhood-profile-streetsville/:
Initially unveiled in September of 2014, following a $3.1 million redevelopment and name change, the newly-revitalized Streetsville Village Square – located at the intersection of Main and Queen Streets – is the community’s favourite gathering place, and arguably its biggest draw for visitors and residents alike.
The City of Mississauga’s “Official Opening” for the new square took place on June 6, 2015, and was personally attended by Mayor Bonnie Crombie as well as Ward 11 Councillor George Carlson. Since then, the revitalized square has already hosted a number of seasonal events over the course of its first summer in business.
Indeed, the square’s transformation features a number of impressive upgrades, including a performance stage area, energy efficient lighting, sound systems and accessible features. For low-key gatherings, the space also now includes an abundance of public seating, complete with eye-catching yellow umbrellas atop many of the tables.
Renovations of the square also included upgrading the street surface with attractive brickwork, as well as a refurbishment and relocation of the Streetsville Cenotaph – a treasured local monument and a part of the community’s history since 1926.
the first bad weather day since long time makes me pick up my cam again. rain and some wind, but the water is still low so the island in the river delta is still easily accessible.
Lamayuru is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Lamayouro, Leh district, Ladakh, India. It is situated on the Srinagar-Leh highway 15 kilometres east of the Fotu La at a height of 3,510 metres. It is currently affiliated with the Drikung Kagyu school of Buddhism.
The Drikung history states that the Indian scholar Naropa (956-1041 CE) allegedly caused a lake which filled the valley to dry up and founded Lamayuru Monastery. The oldest surviving building at Lamayuru is a temple called Seng-ge-sgang, at the southern end of the Lamayuru rock, which is attributed to the famous builder-monk Rinchen Zangpo (958-1055 CE). Rinchen Zangpo was charged by the king of Ladakh to build 108 gompas, and certainly many gompas in Ladakh, Spiti Valley and the surrounding regions, date from his time.
The oldest gompas, those dating from Rinchen-zang-po's time — Alchi and Lamayuru, and the less accessible Wanla, Mang-gyu and Sumda — belonged at the time of their foundation to none of these Tibetan schools, whose establishment they antedate. They were at some stage taken over by the Ka-dam-pa, and when it fell into decline they were taken over again, this time mostly by the Ge-lugs-pa. The exception was Lamayuru, which was for some reason claimed by the Dri-gung-pa"
The gompa consisted originally of five buildings, and some remains of the four corner buildings can still be seen.
Lamayuru is one of the largest and oldest gompas in Ladakh, with a population of around 150 permanent monks resident. It has, in the past, housed up to 400 monks, many of which are now based in gompas in surrounding villages.
The Drikung history states that the Indian scholar Naropa (956-1041 CE) allegedly caused a lake which filled the valley to dry up and founded Lamayuru Monastery. The oldest surviving building at Lamayuru is a temple called Seng-ge-sgang, at the southern end of the Lamayuru rock, which is attributed to the famous builder-monk Rinchen Zangpo (958-1055 CE). Rinchen Zangpo was charged by the king of Ladakh to build 108 gompas, and certainly many gompas in Ladakh, Spiti Valley and the surrounding regions, date from his time.
The oldest gompas, those dating from Rinchen-zang-po's time — Alchi and Lamayuru, and the less accessible Wanla, Mang-gyu and Sumda — belonged at the time of their foundation to none of these Tibetan schools, whose establishment they antedate. They were at some stage taken over by the Ka-dam-pa, and when it fell into decline they were taken over again, this time mostly by the Ge-lugs-pa. The exception was Lamayuru, which was for some reason claimed by the Dri-gung-pa"
The gompa consisted originally of five buildings, and some remains of the four corner buildings can still be seen.
Lamayuru is one of the largest and oldest gompas in Ladakh, with a population of around 150 permanent monks resident. It has, in the past, housed up to 400 monks, many of which are now based in gompas in surrounding villages.
Watched National Geographic's "Into The Grand Canyon" (on disney plus) last night and was really taken with it. It’s about two journalists that walk the entire length of the canyon- not rim to rim, or floating down the river, but actually walking along the entire length of the landforms that make up the National Park. What they see is amazing- there are deeply remote spots in the canyon that are pure wilderness and don’t look like the rest of the canyon; they look more like Zion or even Antelope Canyon. The documentary also covers the story of the Navajo National fighting back against the proposed Escalade project that would build a tramway down from the rim to the confluence of the Colorado River. The CEO of the company said that his goal was to give everyone a “deep canyon experience” and to make it accessible. While I always crave accessibility for the National Parks… and while I always want to see as much as I can… this rubbed me the wrong way. Accessibility that robs the landscape of its purity and silence isn’t accessibility, it’s hubris. Sometimes, places are meant to be hard to get to. Everyone should be able to have an experience at the Grand Canyon but not at the expense of the canyon itself. That’ll probably mean that I never get to see the amazing vistas that this documentary showed me. And you know what? That’s fine. They’re protected. I know they’re out there. And protected. And that’s more important than me getting to see it.
Ventilation outlets above Old Street Station, at the centre of Old Street junction (also known as Silicon Roundabout).
After many years of work, the remodelling of the buildings at the centre of the junction is almost complete. These dramatic concrete air vents are now much more visible and accessible. (And so no doubt they're soon to be covered in graffiti.)
It's been a while since I last added a camera to my collection, in fact I'm in the process of trying to downsize it, but I just couldn't pass this reasonably priced little Flexilette, a camera that had caught my eye several times in the past.
It is a rather unique camera in a sense that it's a TLR using 135 film. Only a handful other cameras by other brands used a similar approach, the pre-war Contaflex being the iconic model for this type of camera.
The Flexilette is a fully mechanical, all-manual, meterless camera the taking lens being a 2.8/45 Color-Apotar which according to online sources is a coated triplet. This fact alone puts the Flexilette in consumer / amateur enthusiast territory, although german triplets often produce stunning results, I for one am very pleased with the Triotar on my Rollei 35B.
The camera sports a waist-level finder which is not very big, but it's quite bright, definitely better than the finder of the Praktica VLC or the EXA-1 from behind the Iron Curtain. Focusing is aided by a retractable magnifying glass and a split-image rangefinder on the focusing screen. The finder is not interchangeable with a prism, so if one wants to shoot with the camera at eye level, they have to compose through a sports finder of sorts that is formed when the WLF flaps are deployed. Take care not to loose the small knob that releases the finder shaft, as it can be easily unscrewed during cleaning or carrying the camera in a bag.
Size-wise, the camera stands in a grey zone between a compact 35mm camera and a small SLR and it feels quite hefty with the lens protruding only a couple of centimeters, the shutter speed and aperture rings being quite narrow but easily accessible and moveable without feeling crowded.
The frame counter is manually reset and counts backwards from 36 as the frames are exposed.
My camera came in exceptional cosmetic and functional condition, along with the peculiar dedicated slip-on lens hood (it's the circular contraption visible on the right) and the close-up attachment of similar configuration which brings minimum focus distance from 0,6m to 0,38m, but sadly without a leather case. Build quality is good, but definitely not up there with Voigtlander or even Zeiss-Ikon. While some parts feel very solid, others feel like cutting production cost was a high priority in the minds of Agfa engineers. Overall operation of the camera feels quite smooth though, the leaf shutter (1s - 1/500s) is really quite and the focusing ring still turns very smoothly.
Overall, an interesting concept camera which wasn't a commercial success, although Flexilettes are not that difficult to find on the german auction site.
Another stretch of the magnificent Gower region of South Wales, what a superb place this is, plenty of accessible beaches with many being dog friendly ( including this one)
Pulled from the archives. A memory from the night I shot at the abandoned Jersey City pier with a group of other passionate photogs. I'm not sure if this place is accessible anymore, there may be new condos placed on the empty lot. It's been a while since I was there back in 2016 and a lot has changed since. It was sort of an adventure to gain access to this location because we had to hop a fence or two as well as climb through a few open spots in another fence. This location was amazing as it sat directly across the Hudson from the WTC.