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Belgium, 2020
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The Old Town in Edinburgh consisted originally of the city's main street, now known as the Royal Mile, and the small alleyways and courtyards that led off it to the north and south.
A close is private property, hence gated and closed to the public, whereas a wynd is an open thoroughfare, usually wide enough for a horse and cart.
Dating back to 1450, Borthwick's Close takes its name from Lord Borthwick, a solicitor and Member of Parliament in the mid-15th century who built his residence there.
As a result of Edinburgh coming under frequent attack during conflicts in Scotland, the city experienced a high level of urban density, with closes tending to be narrow and surrounded by tall buildings on both sides, giving them a canyon-like appearance and atmosphere.
La vieille ville d'Édimbourg se composait à l'origine de la rue principale de la ville, aujourd'hui connue sous le nom de Royal Mile, et des petites ruelles et cours qui en partaient vers le nord et le sud.
Une « close » est une propriété privée, donc fermée au public, tandis qu'un « wynd » est une voie publique ouverte, généralement assez large pour laisser passer un cheval et une charrette.
Datant de 1450, Borthwick’s Close tire son nom de Lord Borthwick, un avocat et parlementaire du milieu du XVe siècle qui y avait fait construire sa résidence.
En raison des fréquentes attaques dont Édimbourg a été victime pendant les conflits en Écosse, la ville a connu une forte densité urbaine, les closes étant généralement étroites et entourées de hauts bâtiments des deux côtés, ce qui leur donne un aspect et une atmosphère de canyon.
Source: Wikipedia.
Edinburgh. Scotland.
While there have been many attempts to recreate the process of flying, none have come closer to paragliding.
Switzerland is often thought of as heaven on earth due to its mesmerizing and spectacular views. Looking at this paradise while soaring in the sky is an extraordinary experience.
People who’ve done it describe the experience as fascinating and almost like being a bird.
I'm happy enough just by photographing them from afar 😊; having a zoom lens would have been wonderful but not possible when traveling light.
(There are two paraglides in this photo.)
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For Looking close… on Friday!
Theme : Bears.
Un grand merci pour vos favoris, commentaires et encouragements toujours très appréciés.
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Closing out what has become great blue heron week, this one gave me a nice up close opportunity.
Best when viewed large.
Looking Close...on Friday! ~ Backside
Teddy, busy checking out his photos from the picnic
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I think this is a "Heath Spotted Orchid" Close but a little dark.. ID welcome..
Shot on Haldon Heath.. View On Black
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I bought this ornithalgum plant the other day at Mahoney's, and hope to plant it outside soon. It's seen here in an 80-frame focus stack.
Looking Close ... On Friday ~ Key-chain
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This close-up photograph captures the underside curve of the famous Miraculous Staircase inside the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Visual Features
Helical Design: The image highlights the fluid, sweeping curve of the wooden staircase, showcasing its double 360 degree spiral design as it ascends toward the choir loft.
Craftsmanship & Texture: The warm-toned wooden underside displays a distinctive textured finish with fine grain and intricate surface details, complemented by a polished wooden trim along the edges.
Balustrade Details: The dark, turned wooden balusters and handrail run along the inner and upper edges of the staircase structure.
Historical Significance
Constructed around 1878–1881 by an unknown carpenter, the staircase became famous for its unusual engineering: it was built without a central supporting pole, nails, or glue, relying instead on wood pegs and inner stringers to bear the weight. Local legend attributes its creation to St. Joseph, the patron saint of carpenters, after the Sisters of Loretto prayed a novena for a way to reach their choir loft.
Historical Context: Built in the 1870s and inspired by the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, this Roman Catholic chapel was commissioned for the Sisters of Loretto and their girls' school, Loretto Academy. It is most famous for its helical "Miraculous Staircase" that leads up to the choir loft. Today, the chapel serves as a museum and popular wedding venue.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loretto_Chapel
History
The staircase was built sometime between 1877 and 1881.[4] By this point, the chapel was substantially complete but still lacking access to the choir loft, possibly due to the unexpected death of the architect, Projectus Mouly, in 1879.[12]
According to the version of events passed down by the Sisters of Loretto, multiple builders were consulted but were not able to find a workable solution due to the confined quarters. In response, the nuns prayed for nine straight days to Saint Joseph, the patron saint of carpenters. On the last day of the novena, a mysterious stranger appeared and offered to build the staircase. He worked alone using only a few simple hand tools and disappeared afterwards without collecting his pay or the Sisters learning his identity. More fantastical versions of the story have the work taking place overnight, while according to others, it took six to eight months.[7][9][13]
The finished staircase was an impressive work of carpentry, seeming to defy physics as it ascended 20 feet (6.1 m) without any obvious means of support. The Sisters of Loretto viewed its construction as a miracle and believed that the mysterious builder must have been Saint Joseph himself. As the story spread, the staircase became one of Santa Fe's most famous tourist attractions.[7]
The staircase as originally built lacked handrails and was reportedly so frightening to descend that some of the nuns and students did so on their hands and knees. Eventually, railings were added in 1887 by another craftsman, Phillip August Hesch. The stairs have been mostly closed to the public since the chapel became a privately run museum in the 1960s.[9]
New Mexico 2026
Santa Fe Downtown
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I had the chance to take a photo with the very talented and fellow countryman Lizzard Alderton.
As I do a lot of b/w photos, his monochrome works and storytelling immediately caught my eye.
Take a look yourself:
Dankeschön Lizzard, war wirklich ein Vergnügen :-)
And of course there is music which I consider, above all in terms of the mood, very fitting:
Head: Lelutka Ceylon EvoX
Shape: BFB (on Marketplace)
Skin:
Head: Dernier Kimiko Skin
Hair: Wasabi Ermahgerd Mesh Hair