Agapanthus buds blooming...taken at Melbourne Botanical Gardens...

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This big, turquoise-tiled minaret was begun in 1851 by Mohammed Amin Khan, who according to legend wanted to build a minaret so high he could see all the way to Bukhara. Unfortunately, the khan dropped dead in 1855 leaving the beautifully tiled structure unfinished.

East of the minaret, beside the medressa, is the small, plain Sayid Alauddin Mausoleum, dating to 1310 when Khiva was under the Golden Horde of the Mongol empire. You might find people praying in front of the 19th-century tiled sarcophagus.

Chiwa is a city of approximately 50,000 people located in Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan. According to archaeological data, the city was established in the beginning of the Christian era. It is the former capital of Khwarezmia and the Khanate of Chiwa. Itchan Kala in Khiva was the first site in Uzbekistan to be inscribed in the World Heritage List (1991)

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November 27th, 1943. The alien fleet has begun it's path of destruction. The fleet has been stationed over Mexico for the past 5 years, sending out huge dropships to the towns and cities. Mexico was destroyed in the first week of the war, every man woman and child was infected and turned into black skeleton-like aliens. The fleet was moving north, moving for the first time in the 5 years of war. If they weren't stopped America would fall. Texas, New Mexico and Arizona are crucial to our counter attack. New Mexico was gassed, Texas hosted a 2 year battle before falling and Arizona was bombed a year ago. Arizona, although bombed, was still inhabitable. Small conflicts raged across the state as the alien ground troops advanced. Today is the day we fight back. At the very bottom of the Arizona desert were two German outposts, LJ-42 and LJ-43. LJ-43 got hit by a plasma bomb, sending rubble everywhere. LJ-42 was subject to viscous attacks from the black beasts, and eventually failed. The Germans were killed and a AA gun was installed to destroy any of our helicopters reaching it. That was a year ago, it's now crawling with aliens and, if intel is right, Russians the alien scum has infected. We're weak, exhausted and tired, but we need to get it back. Our plan is rubbish, but it's the best we have. A small German force will be sent to sneak up and disable the AA gun. Once that's out the way I will lead my American soldiers and jeeps and begin the assault. The Germans will then send in a Kartoffelstampfer,, followed by the Chinese and their new hardsuits. Together we might just pull this thing off...

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I hate building dioramas. I struggle with anything over 2x2, so I'm surprised I'm still in one piece after building a 48x48. Scenes just aren't my thing. I like building minifigures or detailed grey vehicles that all look the same. That said, I've always wanted to do a big battle thingymabob. Everyone has been pestering me to build a Weird War II diorama and this contest was the inspiration I needed. I rounded up my troops, scrapped my 300 diorama and began building day and night. It's taken me about 50-60 hours to do this. Half was spent building/changing, a quarter was spent searching for a single frickin' piece and the last quarter was spent repairing it after the German Vertical Tank fell on top of everything. There's been ups and downs, but I think it's all been worth it.

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Begun in the early 13th century as a replacement for an earlier Romanesque church, construction continued through the rest of the century.

Summer's hardly begun it seems before they start to fall. Near St.John's, NL, Canada.

Primula flower buds arising in a sea of primula flowers...taken at the Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne.

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The Birds begun at Four o'clock—

Their period for Dawn—

A Music numerous as space—

But neighboring as Noon—

I could not count their Force—

Their Voices did expend

As Brook by Brook bestows itself

To multiply the Pond.

Their Witnesses were not—

Except occasional man—

In homely industry arrayed—

To overtake the Morn—

Nor was it for applause—

That I could ascertain—

But independent Ecstasy

Of Deity and Men—

By Six, the Flood had done—

No Tumult there had been

Of Dressing, or Departure—

And yet the Band was gone—

The Sun engrossed the East—

The Day controlled the World—

The Miracle that introduced

Forgotten, as fulfilled.

Emily Dickinson

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By knot of one, the spells begun

By knot of two, it cometh true

By knot of three, thus shall it be

By knot of four, tis strengthened more

By knot of five, so may it thrive

By knot of six, the spell we fix

By knot of seven, the stars of heaven

By knot of eight, the hand of fate

By knot of nine, THE THING BE MINE....

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The delicate Chapter House, where the day to day business of the Minster was run, was begun in about 1260. It is a superb example of the Gothic Decorated style which was then in vogue.

The entrance to the Chapter House is along a fairly low passage, which gives no hint of what is to come. You pass through a twin arched door, where a wonderfully carved Madonna and child stand, and enter into a circular space ringed with low stalls, above which soar traceried stained glass windows that can rival the famous 5 Sisters for delicacy and lightness.

The windows lead your eye upwards, where far above your head the marvelous ribbed vault of the ceiling is enough to make even the most footsore of tourists gasp.

The ribbed wooden roof is truly a masterpiece of medieval architecture, with colourfully painted panels and a profusion of gilded bosses (see photos below). Unlike other chapter houses, such as that of Wells Cathedral, there is no central column to support the roof vaulting; the ceiling is "free-standing" if you will, seeming almost to hang in space.

The stalls which line the chapter house are topped with a wonderful profusion of gargoyles - some humorous, some depicting souls in torment.

Many birds have begun to migrate; some have already left. But not all birds migrate from Michigan to warmer climates. Those that remain depend on bushes like this Dogwood (Cornus sp.) eating the milky-white "berries" (technically "drupes", fleshy fruits enclosing a seed or two that are encased in a hard shell). Most of the fruits, however, will be eaten long before winter comes, as shown in this picture. (UPDATE: not all species of Dogwood have white berries, some are reddish, some dark purple).

This native species of Dogwood has beautiful, abundant white flowers in late spring/early summer.

This one seen at Stony Creek Metropark. I have planted two native Dogwoods in my backyard, a red-twigged one, and a yellow-twigged type.

The day begun with this amazing view. Unbelievable! Feels a magic place to return, to relax and to find the next nice part of this place.

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An Everlast flower ( Straw flower) just beginning to bloom. Taken at this year's Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show in Carlton Garden in March.

Hope you enjoy The Carpenter's song ..."We only Just Begun"

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The manor was begun in 1807 by Martin Ryerson who controlled iron mines and forges on the property. The house and land were purchased in 1853 by Peter Cooper (who designed, built, and drove the first steam-powered locomotive, the Tom Thumb) and his son-in-law, Abram S. Hewitt. The Hewitts made it their summer home and constructed major additions in 1864, 1875, 1900 and 1910. The house currently has 51 rooms, 24 fireplaces and more than 250 windows. Ringwood is in north central New Jersey very close to the New York border.

Leaves are collecting in my driveway.

Spring has already begun for this great tit, it sings lustily

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It’s December, the Christmas countdown has begun, I took this photo from my tree, I wanted to get a nice long exposure capture with a ornament to give it that postcard look.

This baby cucumber is less than an inch long, and has just begun forming at the base of a female flower on a plant growing in a large pot on our backyard deck. The plant has produced several mature cucumbers so far, and they are yummy.

Cucumber plants grow both male and female flowers on the same plant, and the male flowers typically outnumber female flowers by 10 to one. When successfully pollinated--by bees, for example--the female flowers develop the fruit, while the male flowers fall off.

Interestingly, a cucumber is technically both a fruit and a vegetable, depending on whether the botanical or culinary definition is used.

Our Daily Challenge: "Summertime," and "I Saw It In The Yard"

Taken near Crescent, OK

Barrington Court is a Tudor manor house begun around 1538 and completed in the late 1550s, with a vernacular stable court (1675), situated in Barrington, near Ilminster, Somerset, England.

The house was owned by several families by 1745 after which it fell into disrepair and was used as a tenant farm. After repair by architect Alfred Hoare Powell (1865–1960).

Begun in 1220, Salisbury Cathedral was largely built over 38 years, with the tower and spire added later in 1320. Salisbury's remains the tallest church spire in the UK standing at 404ft (123m). A section of the tower and spire is seen here through a cinquefoil opening in the wall of the cloisters which are themselves the largest in England.

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This was one of my most exciting finds in nature. A Monarch Chrysalis! I happend to be looking in the butterfly garden at a local nature preserve, and I noticed this "thing" hanging on the stalk of a verbenum plant. After close inspection, lo and behold it was a Monarch Chrysalis!! A wild and natural one to boot! I found that to be very cool and took several macro shots. The actual Chrysalis was probably no more than 3/4 inch tall. View large (L) for detail.

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The Ripple Effect...

in Heart Lake the fall colours have begun their spectacular display of brilliantly coloured leaves and are in full colour change.

The dock had not been taken out of the water yet as i walked across it, the dock made beautiful ripples across the calm surface of the deep... the moon hung dead center of this image and it was awesome seeing the moon in the sky at almost noon.

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Smudge has begun to learn the 'bounds' a bit better. When we first got him (he's a rescue) this scene would have had him bouncing and leaping in an attempt to 'get at them' . Now he realises that ambition is thwarted as he's on a lead and constrained so he's content just giving them an extra 'hard stare' . The good lad actually comes away calmly when I say 'no leave' with only the odd backward stare whereas before it would be a major performance to pull him away. Saying all that if it wasn't for the lead .......... and the sheep know it!!

Get out your guns, battles begun

Are you a saint, or a sinner?

If loves a fight, than I shall die

With my heart on a trigger

They say before you start a war

You better know what you’re fighting for

Well baby, you are all that I adore

If love is what you need, a soldier I will be . . .

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1000 m above sea level . Styria . Austria . Europe

Sagrada Familia, is considered a major achievement for its designer, the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. Sagrada Família basilica has a status, not a cathedral, as is sometimes believed.

The construction of the church was begun in 1882. Initially the project was commissioned another architect, but this came into conflict with the association of funding the construction of the temple. Then the building was commissioned by Gaudí, which completely changed the design, giving it its own style. Over the next four decades he worked intensively on the design, giving it a completely last 15 years of age. During the work, continually adapted and changed the original design.

Towers of the church was completed in 1920, six years later, the architect came up with the passing omnibus. He died not recognized in a shelter for the poor.

November 7, 2010 on Sunday during a solemn Mass, which was attended by 62 thousand. people, Pope Benedict XVI consecrated the Basilica of the Holy Family (Sagrada Familia), raising it to the rank of Minor Basilica.

Completion of construction scheduled for 2026, the 100th anniversary of Gaudi's death.

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Sagrada Familia, uważany jest za główne osiągnięcie jej projektanta, katalońskiego architekta Antoniego Gaudí. Sagrada Família ma status bazyliki, a nie katedry, jak czasem się uważa.

Budowę kościoła rozpoczęto w 1882 roku. Początkowo jej projekt zlecono innemu architektowi, ale ten wszedł w konflikt ze stowarzyszeniem finansującym budowę świątyni. Wówczas zlecenie na budowę otrzymał Gaudí, który całkowicie zmienił projekt, nadając mu własny styl. Przez następne cztery dekady pracował intensywnie nad konstrukcją, poświęcając jej całkowicie ostatnich 15 lat życia. Podczas prac nieustannie dostosowywał i zmieniał pierwotne założenia. Wieże kościoła ukończono w 1920 r. Sześć lat później architekt wpadł pod przejeżdżający omnibus. Zmarł nie rozpoznany w przytułku dla biedaków.

7 listopada 2010 w niedzielę podczas uroczystej mszy świętej, w której uczestniczyło 62 tys. osób, papież Benedykt XVI konsekrował Bazylikę Świętej Rodziny (Sagrada Familia) podnosząc ją do godności bazyliki mniejszej.

Zakończenie budowy przewidziano na rok 2026, 100 lecie śmierci Gaudiego.

April 27, 2023 - South of Odessa Nebraska US

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I've been waiting... & I've had some opportunities to chase the past few systems that came through eastern Nebraska. But I didn't. Time factors & distance would have put me back home about 4:30am. I'm getting older... my bio-clock wasn't going to let me chase those storms.

Watching all the freak'n incredible pics every year, come across my feed from other chasers across the nation. Just some phenomenal storm photography already in 2023. I finally get to get a few snaps of some weak storms out that evening. At least it is a start.

I have to be patient & wait till late April to mid May to see anything of photographic significance come into play into south central Nebraska & north central Kansas. I'm not the only one noticing that 2023 has been weary of our normal moisture flow this time of year. Its has been rather dry & the drought here continues. Especially Western & South Central Nebraska this year.

I was glad to blow the dust of the old cam & get a few snaps of this evenings storm. Non Severe as it passed through south central Nebraska this evening. It sure was photogenic. Bet the farmers were enjoying what rain we did get out of this system.

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t is that time of year again and the spoonbills are starting to nest build. An amazing species and awesome to watch and photograph as they go about their daily routine !!!!

Wishing you a wonderful day and a very blessed one too !!

Mating season has begun....

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Cloudy skies and a gentle drizzle kept me close to home today, but my garden offered a bright spot: a geranium, just beginning to bud. The sight sparked a memory, and soon Karen Carpenter's voice filled my ears with "We've Only Just Begun" as I worked on this photo.

🎶 Before the rising sun, we fly

So many roads to choose

We'll start out walking and learn to run. And yes, we've just begun 🎶

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Geraniums:

Want to add a splash of happy to your life? Geraniums are your answer. These guys are bursting with bold, beautiful blooms in all sorts of colors, and they're super easy to care for. Just pop them in a sunny spot, give them a little water, and watch them thrive, whether it's on a windowsill, patio, or hanging basket!

(Nikon Z6III, Nikor 105/2.8, 1/2000 @ f/3.3, ISO 400, edited to taste)

The new era has begun on the Canadian National's Portland line in Quebec. A swing to full GMD's has taken about a year since my first visit to the area as seen at the "farm curve" between Waterville and Compton Station. The local out of Richmond has a healthy cut of lumber for the distributor in Coaticook on this day.

Recently, Jasper has begun honing his culinary skills. Last night it was a lovely crustless quiche with sun-dried tomatoes, bacon and cheese. He's a pretty good cook.

(lest anyone think I put my dog's head in a hot oven, I'll reveal how I did it. I had my GoPro camera on a small Gorilla-type tripod on the rack in the cold oven. I put the dish up to the camera to hide the section of the dish where quiche had already been consumed the day before. I asked Jasper to put his paws up on the oven door and put his paws in the waiting oven mitts. I placed a small bit of ham on the handle of the casserole dish to hod his attention. Using my phone as a remote viewer and clicker. I clicked a few shots. On the computer, I Photoshopped out the ham that was holding Jasper's attention. Then I made a selection of the heating elements of the oven. I copied those elements to a new layer and used a hue/saturation layer to change them from a dull black to a red hue. I then used a Gaussian blur on the heating elements to make them look like they're glowing. From setup to completed photo, probably 20-30 minutes)

The church was begun by Bishop Ecclesius in 526, when Ravenna was under the rule of the Ostrogoths and completed by the 27th Bishop of Ravenna, Maximian, in 547 preceding the Byzantine Exarchate of Ravenna. The architect of the church is unknown.

The construction of the church was sponsored by a Greek banker, Julius Argentarius, of whom very little is known, except that he also sponsored the construction of the Basilica of Sant' Apollinare in Classe at around the same time. (A donor portrait of the banker may appear among the courtiers on the Justinian mosaic.) The final cost amounted to 26,000 solidi (gold pieces).

Sunrise at West Beach

April 27, 2023 - South of Odessa Nebraska US

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Watching all the freak'n incredible pics every year, come across my feed from other chasers across the nation. Just some phenomenal storm photography already in 2023. I finally get to get a few snaps of some weak storms out that evening. At least it is a start.

I have to be patient & wait till late April to mid May to see anything of photographic significance come into play into south central Nebraska & north central Kansas. I'm not the only one noticing that 2023 has been weary of our normal moisture flow this time of year. Its has been rather dry & the drought here continues. Especially Western & South Central Nebraska this year.

I was glad to blow the dust of the old cam & get a few snaps of this evenings storm. Non Severe as it passed through south central Nebraska this evening. It sure was photogenic. Bet the farmers were enjoying what rain we did get out of this system.

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So I've begun my WWI unit in school, which brought back my interests of WWI. So I'll be making some things from WWI (and II) for a little while. These are my first two figures: German Stormtrooper and US infantry(torso idea by Max or Halls of Montezuma). The kar98 isn't finished yet and the arisaka is a stand-in.

I also want ideas for WWI stuff, so let me know of anything you want to see from me!

SecondLife of Angelus

Visit Dutch estate

Edward Thomas, ‘There’s Nothing Like the Sun’.

The south wall warms me: November has begun,

Yet never shone the sun as fair as now

While the sweet last-left damsons from the bough

With spangles of the morning’s storm drop down

Because the starling shakes it, whistling what

Once swallows sang …

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Dusk Has Begun...

The sun was setting over Heart Lake; the sun dipping below the distant horizon splintering into a thousand shards of broken light; cascading over the tree tops and blazing a trail across the landscape in a futile attempt to slow down the encroaching night.

Inevitably the darkness fell and extinguished the last lingering light of the common day... Only to rise again on the other side of night.

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BELFORT CASTLE, ruins. Begun in 1311, after many hardships it was abandoned in 1785. In 2013 it was consolidated into its current form. Spormaggiore surroundings, Trentino-Alto Adige/South Tyrol, ITALY.

Grazie per i Vostri commenti / Thanks for your comments.

The manor was begun in 1807 by Martin Ryerson who controlled iron mines and forges on the property. The house and land were purchased in 1853 by Peter Cooper (who designed, built, and drove the first steam-powered locomotive, the Tom Thumb) and his son-in-law, Abram S. Hewitt. The Hewitts made it their summer home and constructed major additions in 1864, 1875, 1900 and 1910. The house currently has 51 rooms, 24 fireplaces and more than 250 windows. Ringwood is in north central New Jersey very close to the New York border.