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This berry tree attracted hundreds of robins in one morning. The berries were all gone in a couple of hours.
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Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age, although the nature of the early settlement is unclear. There has been a royal castle on the rock since at least the reign of David I in the 12th century, and the site continued to be a royal residence until 1633. From the 15th century, the castle's residential role declined, and by the 17th century it was principally used as military barracks with a large garrison. Its importance as a part of Scotland's national heritage was recognized increasingly from the early 19th century onwards, and various restoration programs have been carried out over the past century and a half.
As one of the most important strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle was involved in many historical conflicts from the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century to the Jacobite rising of 1745. Research undertaken in 2014 identified 26 sieges in its 1,100-year history, giving it a claim to having been "the most besieged place in Great Britain and one of the most attacked in the world". Few of the present buildings pre-date the Lang Siege of the 16th century when the medieval defenses were largely destroyed by artillery bombardment. The most notable exceptions are St Margaret's Chapel from the early 12th century, which is regarded as the oldest building in Edinburgh, the Royal Palace, and the early 16th-century Great Hall, although the interiors have been much altered from the mid-Victorian period onwards. The castle also houses the Scottish regalia, known as the Honours of Scotland, and is the site of the Scottish National War Memorial and the National War Museum of Scotland. The British Army is still responsible for some parts of the castle, although its presence is now largely ceremonial and administrative. Some of the castle buildings house regimental museums which contribute to its presentation as a tourist attraction.
The castle, in the care of Historic Environment Scotland, is Scotland's most and the United Kingdom's second most-visited paid tourist attraction, with over 2.2 million visitors in 2019 and over 70 percent of leisure visitors to Edinburgh visiting the castle. As the backdrop to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo during the annual Edinburgh Festival, the castle has become a recognizable symbol of Edinburgh in particular and of Scotland as a whole.
(King Robert the Bruce on left of entrance, Sir William Wallace on right)
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The church in the village of Sno, located in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of Georgia, is known as the Vakhtang Gorgasali Church. This cathedral was built in 1987 on the foundations of an older church and is named after King Vakhtang Gorgasali, a prominent 5th century ruler who played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity in Georgia. The church is located about eight kilometers from Stepantsminda and is an important religious and cultural monument in the region. The village of Sno is also known as the birthplace of Ilia II of Georgia. Ilia II is considered one of the most influential figures in modern Georgian history. Respected as a moral and spiritual leader not only in Georgia but throughout the Eastern Orthodox world. His childhood home is located opposite the Vakhtang Gorgasali Church, which adds to the historical and spiritual significance of this location. Georgia. In addition to the church, Sno is home to other attractions, such as the famous monolithic stone heads and the historic Sno Fortress. Visitors can enjoy the rich history and the picturesque landscapes that this mountain village has to offer. Sno is a popular base for trekking and mountain climbing in the Kazbegi region of northern Georgia. Hiking trails to the Chaukhi Pass attract adventurers. This pass leads to Juta, another mountain village that serves as a starting point for treks to the impressive Chaukhi peaks.
Vakhtang Gorgasali Church is located in the picturesque village of Sno, in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of Georgia, about eight kilometers from Stepantsminda. Sno is situated in the valley of the Snostskali River, surrounded by the imposing peaks of the Greater Caucasus. The area is characterized by green meadows, mountainous landscapes and traditional Georgian architecture. Near the church stands a statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali, the 5th-century ruler after whom the church is named.
De kerk in het dorp Sno, gelegen in de regio Mtskheta-Mtianeti in Georgië, staat bekend als de Vakhtang Gorgasali Kerk. Deze kerk werd in 1987 gebouwd op de fundamenten van een oudere kerk en is vernoemd naar koning Vakhtang Gorgasali, een prominente heerser uit de 5e eeuw die een cruciale rol speelde in de verspreiding van het christendom in Georgië. De kerk bevindt zich op ongeveer acht kilometer van Stepantsminda en is een belangrijk religieus en cultureel monument in de regio. Het dorp Sno is ook bekend als de geboorteplaats Ilia II van Georgië. Ilia II wordt beschouwd als één van de meest invloedrijke figuren in de moderne Georgische geschiedenis. Gerespecteerd als een moreel en spiritueel leider, niet alleen in Georgië maar in de hele Oosters-orthodoxe wereld. Zijn ouderlijk huis staat tegenover de Vakhtang Gorgasali Kerk, wat bijdraagt aan de historische en spirituele betekenis van deze locatie. Georgia. Naast de kerk herbergt Sno ook andere bezienswaardigheden, zoals de beroemde monolithische stenen hoofden en het historische Sno-fort. Bezoekers kunnen genieten van de rijke geschiedenis en de schilderachtige landschappen die dit bergdorp te bieden heeft. Sno is een geliefde uitvalsbasis voor trektochten en bergbeklimmingen in de Kazbegi-regio, in het noorden van Georgië. Wandelroutes naar de Chaukhi-pas trekken avonturiers aan. Deze pas leidt naar Juta, een ander bergdorp dat fungeert als startpunt voor tochten naar de indrukwekkende Chaukhi-pieken.
Joychandi Pahar is a hill which is a popular tourist attraction in the Indian state of West Bengal in Purulia district. It is two kilometres from the subdivisional town of Raghunathpur and four kilometres from Adra town.
L'esprit libre hait toutes les habitudes et les règles, tout le durable et le définitif.
Friedrich Nietzsche.
Drakaea is a genus of 10 species in the orchid family commonly known as hammer orchids. All ten species occur only in the south-west of Western Australia. Hammer orchids are characterised by an insectoid labellum that is attached to a narrow, hinged stem, which holds it aloft. The stem can hinge only backwards, where the broadly winged column carries the pollen and stigma. Each species of hammer orchid is pollinated by a specific species of thynnid wasp. There are at least 2000 species of thynnid wasps in Australia, although only around 600 have been named so far. Thynnid wasps are unusual in that the female is flightless and mating occurs when the male carries a female away to a source of food. The labellum of the orchid resembles a female thynnid wasp in shape, colour and scent. Insect pollination involving sexual attraction is common in orchids but the interaction between the male thynnid wasp and the hammer orchid is unique in that it involves the insect trying to fly away with a part of the flower. Watch a video of the action here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yLnKfhmUzg The anatomy of hammer orchids is explained here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drakaea#/media/File:Drakaea_labelle...
Rufous Hummingbird - Female
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Our newest "Red Birds in a Tree" garden is blooming and pulling in the hummingbirds ...
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Venus and Mars are actually relatively minor factors for determining relationship compatibility, and are rarely “karmic indicators.” They’re good for determining attraction (by sign) but little else.
The Crystal Heart Event is opening soon, better get those wallets ready! <3 Thank you Runtie for taking an awesome photo with me~
Looking east towards the La Sal Mountains. One of the many amazing photographic attractions around Moab, Utah.
Union Pacific 4014 works through another small bend in the tracks as it pops out of the shadows albeit for a brief moment just south of the siding at Etna. The train has being working downhill along the Meadow Valley Wash and State Route 317 for the last eleven miles as it has already gone through two of the six tunnels in Rainbow Canyon as well as fair amount of small tight turns in the Canyon.
Trams in Mallorca are a popular mode of public transportation that run in the city of Soller and its surrounding areas. The tramway in Mallorca offers scenic views as it travels through the picturesque countryside, making it a popular attraction for tourists. The trams are operated by the Soller Railway Company and have been in operation since the early 1900s. The trams are an efficient and convenient way to travel around Soller and are a unique way to experience the beauty of Mallorca's landscape.
Mallorca/Majorca, largest of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea
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After a gap of 16 years I visited the Flying Legends Airshow at Duxford. Although lots of superb warbirds star attraction for me was this 1958 Douglas DC-6B of Flying Bulls in Austria.Built at the Santa Monica plant in 1958 for state Yugoslavian Airline Jat Then migrated to Africa for some years before coming back to Europe and a superb restoration.
Brujas (en flamenco Brugge, en francés Bruges) - BÉLGICA
El mayor atractivo de Brujas es su casco histórico declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco en el año 2000. Aunque en gran parte reconstruido, dicho centro urbano es uno de los más grandes atractivos europeos, ya que mantiene intactas las estructuras arquitectónicas medievales.
Al igual que Ámsterdam y Estocolmo, entre otras, Brujas es conocida como la Venecia del norte debido a la gran cantidad de canales que atraviesan la ciudad, y a la belleza de los mismos.
Bruges (Brugge in Flemish, Bruges in French) - BELGIUM
The biggest attraction is its historic Bruges Heritage Site by Unesco in 2000. Although largely rebuilt, the city center is one of the biggest attractions in Europe, as it keeps intact the medieval architectural structures.
Like Amsterdam and Stockholm, among others, Bruges is known as the Venice of the north because of the many canals running through the city and the beauty of them.
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The sun was going down, still a lovely afterglow, the people driving home still smiling after a lovely day on the beach.
The lights came on, back to work for the night, shops and attractions were closing down grateful for the calming rest, DONE FOR THE DAY...
Photographically an interesting time, 'they' call it the 'Golden Hour@? Me, I prefer to call it 'the Golden minutes' LOL.
This is a pond on the North Beach, in Bridlington on the North-Yorkshire coast, where kids can ride little boats. The promenade light reflecting in the still water.
Another aspect of Summer...
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Marblehead Lighthouse in Marblehead Ohio, is the oldest lighthouse in continuous operation on the American side of the Great Lakes. It has guided sailors safely along the rocky shores of Marblehead Peninsula since 1822,
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If you visit Jonker Street at Melaka on Friday or Saturday evenings, you may catch the Gold Man in action. He is able to keep still for long periods of time and visitors can pose for photos with him for a small fee.
Recent shots from Glencoe. Enjoy folks. Happy weekend :)
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Swarovski Kristallwelten in Wattens/Tirol/Österreich
Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens/tyrol/austria
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The impressive Eldhraun lava field is the biggest lava flow in the world. It occurred during the Laki eruption of the late 1700s. The enormous site, which is 565 square kilometres (218 sq mi), is where the Apollo 11 crew trained for their moonwalk.
The Laki eruption lasted from 1783 to 1784, and Icelanders know it as the “Skaftareldar”. Scientists consider it the most poisonous eruption occurring during historical times. It is fair to say that this was a cataclysmic event, not only for Iceland but also for Europe. In Iceland, it caused disease, crop failure, and famine. As a result, between 53% and 82% of domestic animals and 20% of the human population perished.