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I saw this kid in the park on another New Year's Day several years ago .... I was in my typical holiday blues funk ... but the moment I connected with him he gave up that smile and let me take his picture .... my mood was lifted in an instant ....
Hoping that the New Year brings less division and noise and nonsense in this world .... and wishing for each of my Facebook family only happiness and blessings and good stuff in the coming year ... and that all of your lives will be as bright and as beautiful and sweet and full of hope as what I see reflected in this kid's face … and that we all have an abundance of more sweet smiles and innocence in our lives ... 💛💜💛 …
Excerpt from www.gpsmycity.com/attractions/kruispoort-32707.html:
Kruispoort, Brugge
Kruispoort or "Cross Gate" is the best preserved among Brugge's medieval gates. It was erected around 1297 when a second city wall was built around the city. At first, there were eight gates that served as entrances to the city of which only four survive today. The present Kruispoort is not the original one but a structure constructed in 1402. In the 1780s, the city walls were demolished as Brugge started expanding. Four of the gates were left intact to give visitors an idea of how heavily fortified Brugge was in the middle ages.
Kruispoort consists of two tall towers connected by an overhead passage. The passage and the towers have windows through which bullets were fired at the enemy. Initially, there were two bridges and a front gate that have disappeared over time. A drawbridge and two large doors were quickly closed as soon as guards could see the enemy approaching. The interior is preserved in its original condition and visitors can see the seats of the guards on each floor. Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, Napoleon, and the German army all entered Brugge through Kruispoort. The gate looks magnificent at night when it is illuminated.
A traveller connects to the airwaves as a pair of West Midlands Railway Class 172s arrive at Great Malvern with a service from Hereford to Birmingham New Street on 5th March 2020.
For alternative railway photography, follow the link:
www.phoenix-rpc.co.uk/index.html to the Phoenix Railway Photographic Circle.
Hey, Dad, do you smell that? A skunk crossed this field earlier.
"...I can't smell it."
...Listen!...It's that big woodpecker with the red head.
"...I don't hear it."
...Wow, can you feel that? There's a small earthquake happening right now!
..."I don't feel it."
...Hey, look, these ants are fighting.
"I don't have my glasses with me, Clancy."
Geez, Dad, how can you enjoy yourself out here when your senses are so dull?
"Well, I have sense enough to go for long walks with my enthusiastic dog pal, whom through his heightened zest for life I live vicariously."
...That makes perfect sense!
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Abandoned (Kemp) road, Ottawa, Ontario
411. Clancy, 7yrs 23wks
Clancy's YEARBOOK 8: www.flickr.com/photos/130722340@N04/albums/72157711807199236
China, Harbin, Song Hua Jiang Gonglu Bridge, or Songhua River Highway Bridge & National Street crossing the Songhua River from Harbin to the Sun Island & ahead. The tower is one of the three identical towers on both sides & centre with spiral staircases for pedestrians connected to the top of the slight over 2 km long bridge.
This bridge is leading directly to the "Ice & Snow Festival" & further to the Siberian Tiger research. centre
Not only for its special position, but also as the centre of Heilongjiang's political, economic, educational & cultural life, Harbin is described as the pearl beneath the swan's neck. Lying on the east of the Songnen Plain, what is more, Harbin plays a vital role in communications between South & North Asia as well the regions of Europe & the Pacific Ocean.
Harbin was the birthplace of Jin, 1115-1234 & Qing, 1644-1911, Dynasties, the latter of which had a very considerable influence on modern Chinese history.
At the end of the 19th century, Russia built the terminus of the Middle East Railway here. Later, more than 160,000 foreigners from 33 countries migrated to Harbin, promoting the development of a capitalist economy in the city. The economy & culture of Harbin achieved unprecedented prosperity at that time & the city gradually grew into a famous international commercial port. Assimilating external culture, Harbin created its unique & exotic cityscape. The majestic St. Sofia Orthodox Church & Zhongyang Dajie each built in a European style have the effect of bringing you into an 'eastern Moscow'. Even though you are sure to be attracted by various exotic buildings, the Dragon Tower which embodies the wisdom of the Chinese people is a must on your journey.
Besides these rich cultural heritages, Harbin is favoured with beautiful natural scenery. Based on meandering Song Hua River & subject to severe low temperatures in winter, down to -30°C, when I took this Pictures the Temperature varied between -20°C & -26°C but dry air, Harbin boasts a unique ice & snow culture. So, Harbin is also called the "Ice City".
The impressive "Ice & Snow Festival" is the greatest & unusual one in the world, therefor Harbin is also called the "Ice City".
As well the large Siberian Tiger & white tigers research centre, with about 500 tigers & a few other species, does an important work to prevent this species from extinction. The Research centre can be visited, tours in small a bus are available, passing through wide natural, separated, sections, however the focus point is to save the tigers.
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Connection is the 9/4/17 topic for Macro Mondays, and this is my favorite connection: a fishing line connected to the eye of a bass lure. In this image, it's very thin braided nylon line connected to a Heddon Baby Lucky 13 lure, a lure that is roughly the length of my little finger.
It's amazing how important it is to be electronically connected in this modern world, and how isolated it makes you feel when you can't access that connection. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing, but for many it's a definite reality.
BTW...in the last week I discovered just how nice it is to have access to public libraries...and their computers!!
Also...if you aren't backing up your files and photos, START! I can recommend Mozy online backup service...I am in the process of downloading ALL of the photos that I thought I had lost!!!.......^+^
The Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces form a historical building complex in Brühl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, which has been listed as a UNESCO cultural World Heritage Site since 1984. The buildings are connected by the spacious gardens and trees of the Schlosspark. Augustusburg Palace (German: Schloss Augustusburg) and its parks also serve as a venue for the Brühl Palace Concerts.
The palaces were built at the beginning of the 18th century by the Archbishop-Elector of Cologne, Clemens August of Bavaria of the Wittelsbach family. The architects were Johann Conrad Schlaun and François de Cuvilliés. The main block of Augustusburg Palace is a U-shaped building with three main storeys and two levels of attics. The magnificent staircase was designed by Johann Balthasar Neumann.
The gardens were designed by Dominique Girard. An elaborate flower garden for an area south of the palaces was also designed, but it was restructured by Peter Joseph Lenné in the 19th century and turned into a landscape garden. Attempts to renovate the area have proven difficult, due to poor source material availability.
Falkenlust hunting lodge was designed by François de Cuvilliés and built from 1729 to 1740, in the style of the Amalienburg hunting lodge in the park of Nymphenburg Palace.
From shortly after World War II until 1994, Augustusburg was used as a reception hall for guests of state by the German President, as it is not far from Bonn, which was the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany at that time.
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A layered London street scene exploring distraction, identity and modern isolation. The sharply dressed subject moves through harsh midday light while disconnected from the activity unfolding around her, creating a cinematic moment of urban detachment.
My take on the word for the 28th round of the photography scavenger hunt.
View all entries here:
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Wade
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Film still do the job... Captured with my Hasselblad 503CW and Kodak T-Max 100.
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The small white fishing arches from the turn of the century were established at a time when the islet was the center for the beachers, fishing, whaling, gear making and salt extraction. Today, the sea sheds serve as a holiday home.
Location: Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen, The Netherlands
Date taken: November 10, 2019
Camera: Canon EOS 650D with Magic Lantern for focus stacking
Lens: SIGMA 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro