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I noticed the clouds breaking during a rainy day in St Ives. I headed up to the bus station (probably the best bus station in England for the views) and hung around for about 20 minutes, capturing some amazing, changeable lighting. The rainbow skating across the sea was a bonus. Thanks for viewing.
San Miniato al Monte is a basilica in Florence, central Italy, standing atop one of the highest points in the city. It has been described as one of the finest Romanesque structures in Tuscany and one of the most scenic churches in Italy. There is an adjoining Olivetan monastery, seen to the right of the basilica when ascending the stairs.
St. Miniato or Minas was an Armenian prince serving in the Roman army under Emperor Decius. He was denounced as a Christian after becoming a hermit and was brought before the Emperor who was camped outside the gates of Florence. The Emperor ordered him to be thrown to beasts in the Amphitheatre where a panther was called upon him but refused to devour him. Beheaded in the presence of the Emperor, he is alleged to have picked up his head, crossed the Arno and walked up the hill of Mons Fiorentinus to his hermitage. A shrine was later erected at this spot and there was a chapel there by the 8th century. Construction of the present church was begun in 1013 by Bishop Alibrando and it was endowed by the Emperor Henry II. The adjoining monastery began as a Benedictine community, then passed to the Cluniacs and then in 1373 to the Olivetans, who still run it. The monks make famous liqueurs, honey and herbal teas, which they sell from a shop next to the church.
The interior exhibits the early feature of a choir raised on a platform above the large crypt. It has changed little since it was first built. The patterned pavement dates from 1207. The centre of the nave is dominated by the beautiful freestanding Cappella del Crocefisso (Chapel of the Crucifix), designed by Michelozzo in 1448. It originally housed the miraculous crucifix now in Santa Trìnita and is decorated with panels long thought to be painted by Agnolo Gaddi. The terracotta decoration of the vault is by Luca della Robbia.
The crypt is the oldest part of the church and the high altar supposedly contains the bones of St Minias himself (although there is evidence that these were removed to Metz before the church was even built). In the vaults are frescoes by Taddeo Gaddi.
The raised choir and presbytery contain a magnificent Romanesque pulpit and screen made in 1207. The apse is dominated by a great mosaic of Christ between the Virgin and St Minias on its vaulted ceiling dating from 1297; the same subject is depicted on the façade of the church and is probably by the same unknown artist. The crucifix above the high altar is attributed to Luca della Robbia. The sacristy is decorated with a great fresco cycle on the Life of St Benedict by Spinello Aretino (1387).
All day long the clouds were dark and heavy, I was not sure if we were going to get any color at sunset, but I figured what the heck... I'll give it a try, and I am glad I did!
This is a long exposure taken on a hillside above the Scripps Pier. The actual processing of this photo was more difficult than I originally thought because the dark shadow area of the building had so much noise I was not happy with it, so I ended up using a second photo taken at a very quick shutter for the building and masking that in. This eliminated all the noise and gave a much cleaner image. After this, I used a Perspective Warp in Photoshop to eliminate the leaning effect due to the wide angle lens.
Read more about this shot and View On Black in my blog. Click the "view on black" hyperlink to check it out.
Experience the wonder of seasonal changes at Evergarden, where nature's beauty unfolds with each passing day. As spring approaches, vibrant blooms and lush greens paint our landscapes in stunning hues. Keep an eye on our weekly weather forecasts to plan your outdoor adventures and cherish the ever-changing beauty of our beloved community. From sunny skies to gentle showers, every moment at Evergarden is a celebration of nature's timeless charm.
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A nice walk along the river observing the differing contrasts in just a few km's.
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“When you are finished changing, you are finished”. - Benjamin Franklin
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This image was taken just over a week ago during a explore at a local woodland.
The aim was to capture the change of seasons. The autumn colours were there however summer was still visible.
The foggy conditions helped to motivate an early start as it was still dark when I got to the location. With the fog present I knew that it was going to be a good visit.
Grace is never induced by morality or piety or even law. It comes like the best and worst of our tears: usually uninvited, uncreated, unchosen, and unexpected, a pure creation out of nothing. From there, tears do their work, if we will just allow a little secret chemistry in the soul. Such subtle solutio is already and always at work.
-Title: The tears of things / by Richard Rohr.
I was lucky enough to see one of the Black Swallowtail cats changing out of his 3rd instar outfit into his 4th instar. As is typical of caterpillars, once the skin was fully shed, he/she turned around and ate it. It is believed that they do this so as not to leave an easy sign for predators. Ingenious.
iPhone slow shutter capture to show the changing urban scape here. More towers are coming; not to my liking. Thanks for your appreciation, Gail
Nothing tells me summer is over more than seeing the hay bales scattered across the countryside. What is your sign of summer coming to an end?
Tonight I headed out to Cranbourne to photograph the hay bales before they are taken away for the autumn. If you saw my earlier post then you will know I was torn between going out or staying in; glad I took the risk as it really paid off! I tried to get a composition where the bales were lined up and looking kind of organised.... Its actually not easy and I finally settled on this view. As the sun dropped over the horizon to the right, the sky lit up in a display of gorgeous reds and oranges. Another perfect evening to be out.
This was actually my 2nd visit as I drove around the other night looking for a way into the field and just couldn't see one. Massive thanks for the tip off from Martin Dolan and I made a return trip!
This image was taken minutes before the next image in my stream - amazing how quickly the light can change!
As the old adage goes, The Only Constant In Life Is Change...and this scene will soon change forever. And while most won't lament the loss of one of the last stretches of long street running in the northeast the railfan community sure will...me among them.
One of the last trains ever to run up Monroe Street on the old Erie Dundee spur reflects off the tinted window of a vehicle parked along the crowded street. It's this conflict between traffic and trains that has long driven the city to try to drive the railroad off. What they could never do had finally been done by simple economics and the changing nature of northeastern industry.
ME SW1500 (EMD blt. Oct. 1966 as RFP 91) is shoving west with five cars of scrap rail and hardware they will be taking back to Morristown. After this there will probably be one more scrap train to run up and down the street and then that will be the end...
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Garfield, New Jersey
Saturday October 3, 2020
A queen, a change of fate, and the burn of fire to take it all away
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The Uckermark, a historical region in northeastern Germany, currently straddles the Uckermark District of Brandenburg and the Vorpommern-Greifswald District of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Its traditional capital is Prenzlau.
Geography
The region is named after the Uecker River, which is a tributary of the Oder; the name Uckermark means "March of the Uecker". The river's source is close to Angermünde, from where it runs northward to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The Oder River, forming the German-Polish border, bounds the region in the east. The western parts of the Lower Oder Valley National Park are located in the Uckermark.
History
Early history
In the Ice Age, glaciers shaped the landscape of the region. A climate change left a hilly area with several lakes formed by the melting ice, and humans started to settle the area. Megalithic-cultures arose, followed by Germanic cultures.
Ukrani, a Polabian tribe
From the 6th–12th centuries Polabian Slavs migrating from Eastern Europe moved westward into the later Uckermark. The Slavs settling the terra U(c)kera (Uckerland, later Uckermark) became known as Ukrani (Ukranen, Ukrer, Ukri, Vukraner).[1] Their settlement area was centered around the lakes Oberuckersee and Unteruckersee at the spring of the Uecker River. In this region, burghs with a proto-town suburbium were set up at Drense and on an isle in Lake Oberuckersee (near modern Prenzlau).
In 954, Margrave Gero of the Saxon Eastern March (the marca Geronis), aided by Holy Roman Emperor Otto I's son-in-law, Conrad of Lorraine, launched a successful campaign to subdue the Ukrani, who had come in reach of the Empire after the 929 Battle of Lenzen. After the 983 revolt of the Obodrites and Liutizians, the area became independent again, yet remained under permanent military pressure, especially from Poland and the Holy Roman Empire.
Pomerania, Ostsiedlung
In 1172 Pomeranian dukes, vassals of the Duchy of Saxony, later of the Holy Roman Empire, controlled the area. In the course of the medieval Ostsiedlung, the Ukrani were Christianized and Germanized by Saxons, who founded monasteries, castles, and towns; the Slavic heritage is reflected in the many regional towns whose names end with "-ow" and "-in". The early centers of the territory were the Seehausen (Gramzow) Premonstratensian monastery and the city of Prenzlau, developed and granted German town law by Barnim I, Duke of Pomerania, in 1234. Both the central city and the central monastery were set up beside the former Ukrani central burghs.
Pomerania and Brandenburg struggle for overlordship
The Margraviate of Brandenburg, holding claims on the Duchy of Pomerania, expanded north since the 1230s, taking her chances while the House of Pomerania was weakened. In the 1250 Treaty of Landin, Barnim I conceded the Uckermark to John I and Otto III, Ascanian Margraves of Brandenburg. After the extinction of the Ascanians, the Pomeranian dukes reacquired a few border regions. Mecklenburg advanced into the Uckermark, but lost her gains in a 1323 war with Brandenburg. In the Pomeranian-Brandenburg War from 1329–33, Pomerania was able to defeat Brandenburg at Kremmer Damm. In the following years, control of the Uckermark was disputed by Brandenburg, Mecklenburg, and Pomerania.
Brandenburg
The first Peace of Prenzlau of 3 May 1448 established Brandenburg's control over most of the territory, except for the northern Pasewalk and Torgelow region, which was to remain in Pomerania and is not considered to be a part of Uckermark anymore. Though another Brandenburgian-Pomeranian war was fought in the area in the 1460s, Brandenburg's possession of most of the Uckermark was confirmed again in a second Peace of Prenzlau on 30 July 1472, which was renewed on 26 June 1479.
Prussia, and Huguenot settlement
The Uckermark became part of Brandenburg-Prussia in 1618, but was ravaged during the Thirty Years' War. Frederick William, the Great Elector, invited large numbers of French Huguenots to resettle the Uckermark and his other territories by announcing the Edict of Potsdam. These Huguenots helped to develop the economy and culture of the Uckermark. In 1701 the territory became part of the Kingdom of Prussia.
less than 24 hours after yesterday’s snowy snap, and one monster storm later, the driveway looks… a bit different
During the trekking on Annapurna Circuit, Nepal, the scenery changes often, from green trees to barren land, with snow capped peaks at the far end.
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Morals are how we treat people we know. Ethics are how we treat people we don’t know.
Morals are what make us a good parent, a good friend a nice neighbor.
Ethics are how we build a society, that’s the true test of our higher self.
What happens when society is ruled by the subjective morals of sociopaths, which chose to project that on to complete strangers? We all end up with a society governed by self-aggrandizement. These people chose to judge others by their own twisted point of view; furthering the erosion of our entire social fabric.
This is how so many are easily influenced into unethical harassment towards a targeted individual. This is how workplace mobbing, gang stalking and community stalking are embedded into society.
It’s time for change. People’s lives are being destroyed by the judgment of a few, which project that judgement on others. Gang Stalking, Community Stalking and Workplace Mobbing are real. Help me break this cycle of unethical harassment; expose those that participate in these acts. Help me change this dark future being imposed on our children.
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