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The True Roses
The most popular ornamentals of the family, and among the most esteemed of all cultivated plants, are the true roses. Rosa occurs indigenously in the north temperate zone and in tropical mountain areas, usually as erect or climbing shrubs with five-petaled fragrant flowers. Sometimes the foliage also is fragrant, as in the European sweetbrier , or eglantine. From many of the wild species have been developed the large number of cultivated varieties and hybrids having single or double blossoms that range in color from white and yellow to many shades of pink and red. Since many species are highly variable and hybridize easily, the classification of Rosa is sometimes difficult, and the wild type of some modern forms is not always known.
The rose has been a favorite flower in many lands since prehistoric times. It appears in the earliest art, poetry, and tradition. It has been used in innumerable ways in decoration. In ancient times it was used medically—Pliny lists 32 remedies made of its petals and leaves. Formerly it was eaten in salads and conserves. It was sacred to Aphrodite and was a favorite flower of the Romans, who spread its culture wherever their armies conquered. Among the old species are the cabbage rose and the damask rose, both native to the Caucasus; the latter especially is cultivated for the perfume oil attar of roses . The famous roses of England include the white rose that was the emblem of the house of York and the red rose of the house of Lancaster in the Wars of the Roses. The rambler rose, frequently grown on trellises and porches, and the tea and hybrid tea roses are of more recent origin, the result of modern rose culture, which really began when the East India Company's ships brought new everblooming or monthly roses from the Orient.
The rose is the emblem of England and the national flower of the United States. It is the official flower of New York state; the wild rose, of Iowa; the prairie rose, of North Dakota; and the American Beauty, of the District of Columbia. Practical uses of roses, besides their importance as a source of perfume, include a delicate-flavored jelly made from the fruits, called rose hips, of some wild species. Thorny rambling roses, such as the Oriental multiflora rose, are much used as hedge and erosion control plants in agriculture, highway landscaping, and wildlife preserves.
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Year 1582
Ermak and his band of 500 Volzhian Cossacks and 300 German and Lithuanian mercenaries fight their way through the Tatars to conquer the Siberian Khanate.
Conquered Empire.
Alte Feuer dunkle Pracht harmonische epische heidnische historische Seelen quälende Dämonen stürmische Gedichte leidenschaftliche anstrengende bizarre Pläne,
disper- sioni subest bella animi motus gravis certaminibus laetitiae insanire amatores fabularum ingenti fera atque obsignatae Alexandriae,
composition satires commandité obsessions poète provocant contes dangereux attaquant les ennemis insouciance nuits,
די שלעכטס בלאָוז מאָוטאַווייטינג טיראַנט דעלאַגיישאַנז טעמפּערז קאַננייווינג לאגערן כבוד נעקאָמע ווילאַפייד קונסט סאַבאָרדאַנייץ רייפּ,
большие сложности тернистые безукоризненные умения добродетельная ложь энергичный софист, обнаруживающий планы преупозиций экзальтаций,
υπακοή εντολές περιττές απόψεις παράδοξα συμφέροντα αμφισβήτηση κριτικοί αμαρτωλές εκδηλώσεις καπετάνιος λάθη,
黙っている噂はテントをさまよう質問を放っている圧力拘束はフォームの問題心の意識的なアプローチ叱責された役割楽しい寛容.
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This was taken in the middle of the swinging bridge as I was holding on for dear life. Luckily the view was more spectacular than my fear was.
The swinging bridge elevation is 5282 ft.
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Reigned 1100AD - 1135AD
Fourth Son of William the Conqueror and brother to William aka Rufus. He was present at his brothers death, possible murder.
He married Matilda who was a descendant of Alfred the Great, and in doing so gave future monarchs a direct line back to the Saxon Royal House.
He was a effective ruler, but some considered him harsh. He skilfully manipulated the barons in England and Normandy. In England, he built on the existing Anglo-Saxon system of justice, local government and taxation. He encouraged ecclesiastical reform, but became embroiled in a serious dispute in 1101 with Archbishop Anselm of Canterbury, which was resolved through a compromise solution in 1105.
An incredible view which shows exactly how tough it is for the Alaska Railroad leaving Seward. In the far background is Seward and world renowned Resurrection Bay. The train is just exiting the former tunnel 1/2 location, now daylighted, but still very tight especially this time of year when choked with ice. This shot with most of the train still on the 3% grade shows why Whittier ultimately became the port of choice for the railroad.
AMTK #165 assaults the 3.5% grade of Raton Pass at Wootton with #3, the westbound Southwest Chief for Los Angeles.
The history of Raton Pass as a route over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains dates back to 1822, when the Santa Fe Trail opened up, linking Missouri with Santa Fe, then controlled by Mexico. The crossing has played host to Stephen Kearny's "Army of the West" during the Mexican-American War, which laid claim on New Mexico Territory from Mexico, and Union forces during the New Mexico Campaign of the Civil War.
After the Civil War, Richens L. Wootton opened a toll road over Raton Pass and made drastic improvements of the crossing. Wootton's toll road would last until the railroad arrived in the late 1870s. The AT&SF beat the Denver and Rio Grande to Raton, nearly resulting in bloodshed between the two companies. By 1880, the Santa Fe had reached Albuquerque, and by 1885, Los Angeles.
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Princessa and Daddykins are back with another team banger <3 , showcasing our undying, everlasting, magical love. There is not a single person or thing in existence that I love more than my Princessa. Her beautiful intricate mind, her stunning and overwhelming beauty, her consistently original and never-ending creativity, her wonderful heart in which she overflows me with love, she's the literal complete package deal and the best thing that has ever happened to me. There's something special about falling in love with your best friend. You know that person is going to have your back through thick and thin, high waters, and the hardest times. We fell in love before we became an official couple and we cared for each other before our first "I Love You's." There's nothing in this entire world I wouldn't do for her and without her, there is no world for me. I'm proud to call her my happy ever after, the mother of our future kids, the person I want to build a future with, the lovely woman that will never leave my side. Thank you for holding me down, my love. I don't deserve you, but I thank God for blessing me with his most trusted, beautiful angel to walk by my side through life. You are my equal in everything and my number one in all things. I love you, gorgeous. Thank you so much for being you.
~Daddykins
South Maitland Railways 10 class locomotive Number 18 is doing the lions share of the work as it leads 5917 over the top of Caledonia Bank on the South Maitland Railway.
I love walking around Fareham Creek which is at the top of Portsmouth Harbour.
This was where King William the Conqueror's reserve Norman Army landed in 1066. The Normans marched the 20 miles from here to attack and capture Winchester as Winchester was the Anglo Saxon Capital of England.
Early morning view on Mokulua Islands ("mokes") midway through the Lanikai Pillboxes Hike.
Oahu, Hawaii.
ARRIVA Buses Wales MPD 882 - Y42 TDA has reached the summit of the Great Orme in Llandudno and prepares to return to Eglwysbach on route 25. The impressive building in the background, known as the Summit Complex, is visible for miles around.
Hike-a-thon | Press L to view in lightbox (must see large!)
I went to summit Mt. Si with my hiking buddies Ryan and Travis after work today. It was an ass kicker! It was 3,900 ft at its highest point. The elevation gain from the trail head was 3,150 ft over 4 miles. That's pretty steep in my book.
There were a couple of setbacks on our trip to the top. I almost fainted 15 minutes into the hike. :D I'm not sure what it was, but it wasn't fun.
We had to hurry up to the top to catch sunset which was our main goal, and we got there just in time. We roughly had 5 minutes before the sun dipped into the horizon.
We waited until the end of the nautical twilight, around 9:20ish at night to hike down. It was so much easier and took us half the time.
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Philip standing beneath the Williamsburg Bridge. A great ride into Manhattan from Brooklyn starting in Kew Gardens, Queens.
In the heart of February, amidst the rugged beauty of Hinnøya, one of the jewels of the Lofoten and Vesterålen archipelago, I found myself returning from a solitary ascent of a nearby peak. The air was crisp, biting at my cheeks, and the encroaching darkness wrapped the landscape in a shroud of mystery. Above me, the heavens were draped in a delicate veil of clouds, softly illuminated by the moon’s gentle glow, casting a silvery light upon the snow-dusted earth.
As I made my way down the mountain, the stillness of the night enveloped me, a calmness that seemed to resonate with the very essence of nature itself. The world was hushed, as if holding its breath in reverence for the beauty that surrounded me. I paused at the edge of the fjord, drawn by the allure of its reflective surface, a mirror to the celestial wonders above. The water lay tranquil, a glassy expanse that beckoned me to capture its serene beauty in a photograph.
But as I approached the shore, a sudden transformation unfolded in the sky. The clouds parted, and the heavens erupted in a dazzling display of color. An intense green aurora danced across the firmament, a spectacle so profound that it seemed to transcend the ordinary bounds of nature. Bright green figures whirled and twisted, their movements fluid and ethereal, as if the very fabric of the universe had come alive in a joyous celebration.
In that moment, I was not merely an observer; I was a participant in this grand cosmic ballet. The aurora took on the form of a giant flame, flickering and swirling with an energy that ignited my spirit. It was as if the night itself had conspired to reveal the hidden wonders of existence, reminding me of the profound connection between man and the natural world.
I stood there, transfixed, my heart swelling with a sense of awe and gratitude. The cold air stung my skin, yet I felt an inner warmth, a recognition of the beauty that lies in solitude and reflection. In that fleeting moment, I understood that life is a tapestry woven from such experiences—each thread a reminder of our place within the vastness of creation.
As the aurora continued its dance, I felt a deep sense of peace wash over me. Here, on the shores of this remote isle, I was reminded of the simple joys that nature bestows upon those who take the time to pause and observe. The world may be filled with chaos and noise, but in the stillness of the night, beneath the shimmering lights of the aurora, I found clarity and purpose.
Thus, I returned to my humble dwelling, my heart alight with the memory of that extraordinary night. The beauty of the aurora would linger in my mind, a testament to the wonders that await those who venture into the wild, seeking not just to conquer peaks, but to embrace the sublime moments that nature so generously offers.
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On 23rd May 1989 the 17:05 Waterloo to Exeter service leaves Andover with large logo blue 50009 Conqueror providing haulage.
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CM3311 and CM3313 pass under Tourist Road near Mount Murray with 9263N empty export grain from Port Kembla Inner Harbour to Goulburn. Operated by Qube Logistics, the locomotives and their grain wagons (CGDY) are leased from CFCL Australia.
We had a fabulous, FABULOUS holiday in Scotland, and I normally don't put up a photo from a particular shoot unless I have processed them all.
We have been back a fortnight and I am still ploughing through them as I took over 5000 shots!!
Scotland's decision to say no to independence was the excuse I needed to start posting.
The inscription on the front of this Royal Marine Commando statue is "UNITED WE CONQUER" and I would have put up a front facing photo, but this particular one is my fave.
I thought United We Conquer was very apt for Scotland's historical decision.
The Royal Marine Commando's were formed late in WWII and the chaps that were chosen for this unit were literally dropped into the Ben Nevis Range (where the UK's highest mountain is)to start their intensive training.
The statues actually face the point where they were dropped off and I believe the Royal Marines still use this area for training.
We were here on a Summer's day and as you can see it looks very menacing.
I have been all over the World, but the weather in the Highlands of Scotland changes faster than anything I have seen.
As well as the statues there is a memorial garden for those that have served with this unit. It made me cry seeing all the youngsters that have fallen.
Anyway, I am back and with some gorgeous shots to be posted of the Highlands.
This is a Black & White conversion of a previously posted shot, specifically this one:
This is an Edinburgh Fringe photo from 2006. It features two of the incredibly talented performers from an Italian group called Kataklo (composed of former Olympic gymnasts).
I was fortunate enough to be invited along to photograph the show by Angella Kwon, the show's producer. This was taken at 3200 ISO with a shutter speed of 1/20 second (hand held...but with image stabilisation). The Canon EOS-5D is a very impressive camera.
If you like this, you may be interested in the rest of my Kataklo set.
Ronda is a municipality of Spain belonging to the province of Málaga, within the autonomous community of Andalusia.
Its population is about 35,000. Ronda is known for its cliffside location and a deep canyon that carries the Guadalevín River and divides the town. It is one of the towns and villages that are included in the Sierra de las Nieves National Park.
In the fifth century AD, Ronda was conquered by the Suebi, led by Rechila, being reconquered in the following century by the Eastern Roman Empire, under whose rule Acinipo was abandoned. Later, the Visigothic king Liuvigild captured the city. Ronda was part of the Visigoth realm until 713, when it fell to the Umayyad troops, who named it Hisn al-Rundah ("Castle of Rundah") and made it the capital of the Takurunna province.
After the disintegration of the caliphate of Córdoba, Ronda became the capital of a small kingdom ruled by the Berber Banu Ifran, the taifa of Ronda. During this period, Ronda gained most of its Islamic architectural heritage. In 1065, Ronda was conquered by the taifa of Seville led by Abbad II al-Mu'tadid. Both the poet Abu al-Baqa ar-Rundi (1204–1285) and the Sufi scholar Ibn Abbad al-Rundi (1333–1390) were born in Ronda.
The Islamic domination of Ronda ended in 1485, when it was conquered by Rodrigo Ponce de León, Duke of Cádiz after a brief siege. Subsequently, most of the city's old edifices were renewed or adapted to Christian roles, while numerous others were built in newly created quarters such as Mercadillo and San Francisco. The Plaza de Toros de Ronda was founded in the town in 1572.
The Spanish Inquisition affected the Muslims living in Spain greatly. Shortly after 1492, when the last outpost of Muslim presence in the Iberian Peninsula, Granada, was conquered, the Spanish decreed that all Muslims must either vacate the peninsula without their belongings or convert. Many people overtly converted to keep their possessions while secretly practicing their religion. Muslims who converted were called Moriscos. They were required to wear upon their caps and turbans a blue crescent. Traveling without a permit meant a death sentence. This systematic suppression forced the Muslims to seek refuge in mountainous regions of southern Andalusia; Ronda was one such refuge.
On May 25, 1566, Philip II decreed the use of the Arabic language (written or spoken) illegal, required that doors to homes remain open on Fridays to verify that no Muslim Friday prayers were conducted, and levied heavy taxes on Morisco trades. This led to several rebellions, one of them in Ronda under the leadership of Al-Fihrey. Al-Fihrey's soldiers defeated the Spanish army sent to suppress them under the leadership of Alfonso de Aguilar. The massacre of the Spaniards prompted Phillip II to order the expulsion of all Moriscos in Ronda.
In the early 19th century, the Napoleonic invasion and the subsequent Peninsular War caused much suffering in Ronda, whose inhabitants were reduced from 15,600 to 5,000 in three years. Ronda's area became the base first of guerrilla warriors, then of numerous bandits, whose deeds inspired artists such as Washington Irving, Prosper Mérimée, and Gustave Doré. In the 19th century, the economy of Ronda was mainly based on agricultural activities. In 1918, the city was the seat of the Assembly of Ronda, in which the Andalusian flag, coat of arms, and anthem were designed.
Ronda's Romero family—from Francisco, born in 1698, to his son Juan, to his famous grandson Pedro, who died in 1839—played a principal role in the development of modern Spanish bullfighting. In a family responsible for such innovations as the use of the cape, or muleta, and a sword especially designed for the kill, Pedro in particular transformed bullfighting into "an art and a skill in its own right, and not simply ... a clownishly macho preamble to the bull's slaughter".
Ronda was heavily affected by the Spanish Civil War, which led to emigration and depopulation.[citation needed] The scene in chapter 10 of Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls, describing the 1936 execution of Fascist sympathisers in a (fictional) village who are thrown off a cliff, is considered to be modeled on actual events of the time in Ronda.
Ronda is situated in a mountainous area about 750 m (2,460 ft) above mean sea level. The inner relief is gentle and includes areas of pastureland and vegetable and cereal growing areas. The Guadalevín River runs through the city, dividing it in two and carving out the steep, 100-plus-meter-deep El Tajo canyon above which the city perches. The Spanish fir is endemic to the mountains surrounding Ronda.
Three bridges span the Tajo canyon: Puente Romano "Roman Bridge" (also known as the Puente Arabe "Arabic Bridge", as the foundation is Roman and it was rebuilt above in the Arabic Period); Puente Viejo "Old Bridge" (also known as the Puente San Miguel "St. Michael's Bridge"); and Puente Nuevo "New Bridge". The term nuevo is something of a misnomer, as the building of this bridge commenced in 1751 and took until 1793 to complete. The Puente Nuevo is the tallest of the bridges, towering 120 m (390 ft) above the canyon floor. The former town hall, which stands next to the Puente Nuevo, is the site of a Parador and has a view of the Tajo canyon.
Outside the Ronda Bullring
The Corrida Goyesca is a bullfight that takes place once a year in Ronda in the Plaza de Toros de Ronda, the oldest bullfighting ring in Spain. It was built in 1784 in the Neoclassical style by the architect José Martin de Aldehuela, who also designed the Puente Nuevo.
Inside the Arabic baths
The partially intact Baños Arabe ("Arabic baths") are found below the city, beside the Puente Arabe (also known as the Puente Romano) and date back to the 13th and 14th centuries. They can be visited, but are no longer in use as baths. The Arab Baths used to fulfil the function of purifying the visitors who came to the city of Ronda. They are the best preserved Arabic baths.
Plaza del Socorro
The Plaza del Socorro is the modern political centre of Ronda. It was here that Blas Infante showed the Andalusian flag and coat of arms for the first time in 1918. The parish church of Socorro (Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Socorro) was only built in 1956. The building known as the Casino and Circulo de Artistas (Artists' Society) is located on the north side of Ronda's Plaza del Socorro.
Palace of the Marqués de Salvatierra
The Palace (palacio) of the Marqués de Salvatierra opens irregularly as a small museum of Renaissance art and artefacts. The palace is an 18th-century renovation of an earlier 16th century building gifted to the family of Don Vasco Martín de Salvatierra by the Catholic Monarchs when they redistributed the spoils of the Reconquest. In 1994, Madonna obtained a permit to shoot inside the palace for the music video of "Take a Bow".
Casa del Rey Moro
Despite the name, the Casa del Rey Moro was never the home of a Moorish king. It was built in the 18th century, when Moorish Spain was already a distant memory. Its apparently Moorish gardens are even more recent, having been designed by the French landscape gardener Jean Claude Forestier in 1912. The house does incorporate one genuine and important relic of Ronda's Moorish era: the so-called Water Mine, a set of steps down to the river carved into the cliff wall.
Serranía de Ronda is filled with pueblos blancos which are approachable by car. The position of the town of Ronda provides views over the mountains of Serranía de Ronda.
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