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Clarke Quay is a unique, conserved historical landmark located along the Singapore River.
This photograph was taken at dusk, with remaining colours in the cloud formations. The open spaces of the Clarke Quay complex, with rows of conserved buildings, were covered by structures above the roof level. There were bridges that link the Riverside Point to Clarke Quay.
Many “umbrellas” were provided along the river bank to offer shade or rain cover to diners and visitors. Water taxis plied along the River to provide a convenient way for visitors to appreciate the old and new landmarks. This photograph captured the light trails of one of the water taxis approaching the illuminated bridge.
Clarke Quay is a unique, conserved historical landmark located along the Singapore River. The open spaces of the Clarke Quay complex, with rows of conserved buildings, are covered by structures above the roof level. There are many “umbrellas” along the river bank offering shade or rain cover to diners. There are also diners enjoying their food in the two converted junk boat restaurants.
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A female Anna's Hummingbird sipping nectar from our Cardinal Flowers. She was using the bottom flower to perch and would use her wings to balance herself.
Clarke Quay is a unique, conserved historical landmark located along the Singapore River. This photograph with reflections in the River was taken during blue hour. The open spaces of the Clarke Quay complex, with rows of conserved buildings, are covered by structures above the roof level. The Riverside Point, seen on the left, is linked to Clarke Quay by two bridges.
On the day my wife and I visited the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium, the Victorian-style Conservatory was closed for some type of maintenance.
The Toledo Zoo, (Toledo, Ohio) was opened in 1900.
Seule demeure médiévale d’importance conservée à Paris avec l’hôtel de Cluny, l’hôtel de Sens s’élève sur l’emplacement de l’hôtel d’Estomesnil qui avait été donné par Charles V à Guillaume de Melun, archevêque de Sens, dont Paris n’était alors qu’un évêché. Il fallait aux archevêques de Sens, appelés plusieurs fois par an à Paris, une résidence digne de leur rang. A partir de 1475, Tristan de Salazar, neuvième archevêque de Sens, agrandit l’hôtel et fit entreprendre des travaux qui durèrent jusqu’en 1507. La nouvelle construction alliait aux caractères spécifiques de l’architecture civile médiévale les premières manifestations de la Renaissance.
C’est dans cet hôtel qu’eut lieu en février 1528 « le concile de Sens », présidé par le cardinal Duprat, chancelier de François Ier, qui condamna Luther et les thèses réformées. C’est également dans cet hôtel que Marguerite de Valois, « la Reine Margot », première épouse d’Henri IV, fut hébergée à son retour d’exil en Auvergne en 1605. Il y recevait régulièrement son amant, Gabriel Dat de Julien qui fut tué d’un coup de pistolet devant la porte de l’hôtel. L’hôtel sera décapité à l’endroit où le crime fut commis. Bien que la demeure resta propriété du diocèse de Sens jusqu’à la Révolution, elle fut louée dès 1622, date à laquelle Paris fut élevée au rang d’archevêché. Témoin des désastres qu’occasionna la Révolution, le décor sculpté fut gratté trois mois durant par des révolutionnaires.
Malgré une première restauration durant le règne de Louis Philippe, l’hôtel retombe en déchéance et subit à nouveau de nombreuses mutilations, ici encore dues à une occupation industrielle : après une blanchisserie, une fabrique de conserves, ou un aubergiste c’est la confiturerie Saint James s’y établie un moment. La Ville de Paris acheta l’hôtel en 1911. Les travaux de restauration s’étalèrent de 1936 à 1962, date à laquelle la Bibliothèque Forney, spécialisée dans les arts décoratifs, y élu domicile. L’hôtel a conservé son ancienne disposition avec une porte à Tourelles s’ouvrant sur une cour irrégulière autour de laquelle sont élevés divers bâtiments. Il subsiste quelques vestiges de la chapelle abattue au XIXe siècle. Un boulet de canon est toujours enchâssé dans la façade du bâtiment côté rue. Il fut tiré à l’occasion des « 3 glorieuses », journées révolutionnaires de juillet 1830.
This was one of our first dustings of snow of the year in the Pigeon River country of northern Michigan. We had taken a walk near our home at the Agnus Andreae Nature Preserve about 5 miles west of Indian River, Michigan, and this was one of the overlooks. The Pigeon River is a twisty, meandering river in some wild country.
I have given the photograph a soft, dreamy look which is my favorite conversion when I feel it proper.
The Pigeon River is located in the north-central part of the southern peninsula of Michigan. Its headwaters are located a few miles northeast of Gaylord. The river then flows in a northerly direction to its mouth at Mullet Lake, a distance of 42 miles.
Conserve your resources
Don't desert your friends
Wait for your time to bloom
Stay sharp! :-)
Ilan Shamir, "Advice from a Cactus"
HGGT! Integrity Matters!
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Please remember to conserve water we have a global problem and in order to solve it we must use water wisely and find ways to share it with those who have little or none.
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Coucher de soleil sur l'île de Bendor et le port de Bandol
Havre de paix, c'est l'un des petits coins varois qui fait penser au paradis. Cet îlot est préservé des voitures avec une plage paradisiaque au son des cigales. L’île de Bendor, propriété de la famille Ricard, est un monde à part, véritable village autonome à seulement quelques minutes de bateau de Bandol.
C’est un des spots idéal pour mes amoureux ou les pasionnés de photographie. il est situé à seulement quelques minutes du port de Bandol, l’île de Bendor a su conserver son cachet et a été construite et aménagée par Paul Ricard dans les années 50.
On fait le tour de cet îlot de 7 hectares à pied, appréciant les eaux turquoises côté Bandol, vue sur la Ciotat sur la côte sous le vent plus sauvage, admirant au passage les sculptures témoignant de la vie artistique de l’île.
Haven of peace, it is one of the small corners Var which makes think of the paradise. This islet is preserved cars with a beach paradise to the sound of cicadas. The island of Bendor, owned by the Ricard family, is a world apart, a true autonomous village just a few minutes by boat from Bandol.
This is one of the ideal spots for my lovers or photography enthusiasts. it is located just minutes from the port of Bandol, the island of Bendor has retained its character and was built and furnished by Paul Ricard in the 50s.
We go around this island of 7 hectares on foot, enjoying the turquoise waters side Bandol, overlooking the Ciotat on the coast under the wind more wild, admiring the passage of the sculptures testifying to the artistic life of the island.
"Coyote, Canis latrans, is a canine native to North America. It is smaller than its close relative, the gray wolf, and slightly smaller than the closely related eastern wolf and red wolf." – Wikipedia
Once I realized this wasn't someone's beautiful dog, this became a test of how quickly I could put down my cuppa to dash outside in my pjs, staggering and banging gear and heavy tripod ;) My husband finally helped.
A joy to see this morning!
(See previous photo or link in first comment.) There were two coyote that I saw and photographed together, but all one could see was the tall grass and ears.
©Jan Timmons 2019
Meuse
Lorraine
Grand Est
Photo prise le 30/09/2021
Un grand merci à Antoine ASARO qui a amélioré le traitement de la photo initiale, notamment l'éclaircissement du premier plan et de l'ombre dans la prairie 🙏
L’église Notre-Dame de Bonne-Garde se dresse fièrement depuis 1346 sur un promontoire naturel qui domine la vallée de la Meuse.
L’édifice, représentatif du gothique flamboyant et remarquable de par son importance, a fait continuellement l’objet d’agréments visant à l’embellir. C’est notamment au XVIIe siècle qu’est réalisé un magnifique buffet d’orgue, puis au XVIIIe siècle, l’édifice sera agrémenté d’un retable majestueux situé dans la chapelles des Morts et représentant, entre autres, la Vierge à l’Enfant. Plus récemment, en 2001, c’est au tour du fameux sculpteur Ipoustéguy (1920-2006), natif de la commune, d’agrémenter le mobilier liturgique avec sa « Mort de l'évêque John Neumann ».
De par sa position sur la route entre Verdun et Sedan, le village de Dun-sur-Meuse fit l’objet de nombreuses destructions pendant la Première Guerre mondiale. Les voûtes, les vitraux et le clocher de l’église ayant été particulièrement touchées, il fut un temps envisagé de détruire l’édifice. Mais l’église fut conservée et veille fièrement sur les hauteurs de Dun-sur-Meuse pour le plus grand plaisir des Dunois !
A row of three charming hundred over years old conserved buildings, they originally served as Warehouses, the river being their lifeline. Later, they were turned into a Discotheque, now into a Hotel.
Taken on June 30, 2019 - Singapore River
Cowboys sometimes called these owls 'howdy birds,' because they seemed to nod in greeting from the entrances to their burrows in prairie-dog towns. Colorful fiction once held that owls, prairie-dogs, and rattlesnakes would all live in the same burrow at once. A long-legged owl of open country, often active by day, the Burrowing Owl is popular with humans wherever it occurs, but it has become rare in many areas owing to loss of habitat. ~ Audubon.org
Florida is home to a relict population of northern caracaras that dates to the last glacial period, which ended around 12,500 BP. At that time, Florida and the rest of the Gulf Coast were covered in an oak savanna. As temperatures increased, the savanna between Florida and Texas disappeared. Caracaras were able to survive in the prairies of central Florida and the marshes along the St. Johns River. Cabbage palmettos are a preferred nesting site, although they also nest in southern live oaks. ~ Wikipedia
The Reddish Egret is one of the rarest egrets in North America. It's easily distinguished from other egrets and herons by its shaggy appearance, hyperactive feeding behavior, and pink-and-black bill. ~ abcbirds.org
Nov 18, 2016 - Taipei - Taiwan
Near to tourist shopping district Ximending, this is one area with old charm conserved buildings and has many camera shops, I was looking for a camera bag.
The Florida scrub-jay is protected by the U.S. Migratory Bird Treaty Act. It is also protected as a Threatened species by the Federal Endangered Species Act and as a Federally-designated Threatened species by Florida’s Endangered and Threatened Species Rule. Prescribed burning is an essential element to conserving the Florida scrub-jay. ~ MyFWC
...Strut Your Stuff
An over-the-top edit on this one to remove a distracting background. But I liked the feather display, so here it is.
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I found this fellow strutting through the San Diego sunshine, looking every bit like he was auditioning for a leading role in a tropical musical. Between the high-stepping confidence and that vibrant plumage, I figured he’d earned a spot on my Flickr stream.
Flamingos are some of the most distinctive "smile-makers" in the avian world, instantly recognizable by their vibrant pink plumage and stilt-like legs. This iconic coloration isn't something they are born with—chicks actually hatch with gray or white downy feathers. Instead, their rosy hue is a result of their diet, which is rich in alpha and beta-carotenoid pigments found in algae, brine shrimp, and small crustaceans. As they filter-feed by holding their specialized bills upside down in the water, their bodies break down these pigments and deposit them into their feathers and skin. It is truly a case of "you are what you eat," and a flamingo that doesn't get enough of these specific nutrients will eventually see its vibrant color fade to a pale white.
Beyond their looks, flamingos are deeply social birds that thrive in massive colonies, sometimes called a "flamboyance," which can number in the thousands. These groups engage in highly choreographed courtship rituals, including synchronized head-turning and a collective "marching" that looks like a well-rehearsed line dance. While they appear delicate, they are remarkably hardy, often living in caustic, high-alkaline lakes that would be deadly to most other animals. They are also masters of thermoregulation, famously standing on one leg to conserve body heat, even while sleeping. Whether they are nurturing a single chick in a volcano-shaped mud nest or performing a group wing-salute, these birds bring a sense of theatrical beauty to the rugged landscapes they call home.
(Nikon Z8., Nikon 100-400/5.6, 1/1600 @ f/8, ISO 1250, edited to taste and replaced distracting background)
A small puddle next to a forest trail. While the leafs all around are yellow and brown, You see the shining green below the ice from the distance already. After all, this is the reason, why I noticed that spot. It seams like this winter conserved a bit of summer here.
Eine kleine Pfütze am Rand eines Waldweges. Während die Blätter überall eine gelbe oder braune Farbe angenommen haben, sieht man das Grün unter dem Eis schon von weitem leuchten. So bin ich überhaupt erst auf diese Stelle aufmerksam geworden. Es scheint als ob der Winter hier etwas Sommer konserviert hat.
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C'est la première cave d'Afrique du Nord à obtenir la classification en « Château » et à être protégée par l'AOC Coteaux de l'Atlas, avec la mention « premier cru ».
La réalisation du domaine a duré trois ans et a demandé près de 10 millions d'euros d'investissement. Elle utilise la structure initiale, mise en place par les français au temps du protectorat. Les celliers de Meknès l'ont modernisé. Les caves historiques datant du protectorat ont été conservées et portent toujours les noms de leurs constructeurs. Elles servent aujourd'hui au stockage des vins.
Moose sitting, conserving energy during a light snow In Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, near Gros Ventre Junction. Note that the right ear is turned forward, probably listening to my camera shutter.
Miss Penelope, one of our female resident Anna's Hummingbirds, sipping nectar from our Cardinal Flowers! She is balancing on a leaf with one foot, and using her wings and other foot to maintain her balance. She is enjoying her nectar snack, and conserving energy as she dines. Photo taken in Camas, Washington.
Shakujii (石神井) means "the well of stone god," which implies it is a natural spring.
Since Musashino is a terrace, water sources are scarce and rice cultivation was possible only in small areas that had water sources like Shakujii and Zenpukuji. Large part of Musashino had remained a wilderness until a canal was constructed during the Edo Period (17-19th century).
The marsh in the photo is the water channel that connects the two ponds in the park. Trees in the centre are Han'noki (East Asian alder, Alnus japonica) that prefer wet or inundated soil.
Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand. In 1954, the forests around Doi Inthanon were conserved, creating Doi Inthanon National Park, as one of the original 14 national parks of Thailand.
On the main road to the summit of Doi Inthanon stand two adjacent chedis, one called Naphamethinidon, meaning "by the strength of the land and air", and the other, Naphaphonphumisiri, meaning "being the strength of the air and the grace of the land". These temples were built to honour the 60th birthday anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1987, and the 60th birthday anniversary of Queen Sirikit in 1992, respectively.
Now regarding the image: It is pano shot of 4 images each taken at 15mm, F/8, 1/125 Sec, ISO 100 with exposure bias set at +0.7 step - all handheld. This picture was taken from a small cliff near by the campus, one has to climb up here in order to capture the full panoramic view of this beautiful place!
The weather was very foggy and the views were not clear. We were waiting for the fog to get clear as it was constantly moving and clearing for few minutes in-between.
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The Palace, a complex of several connected and adjacent buildings and courtyards, was built by several generations on a wide artificial terrace during four century period. The Palace was used by the Mayan aristocracy for bureaucratic functions, entertainment, and ritualistic ceremonies. The Palace is located in the center of the ancient city.
Within the Palace there are numerous sculptures and bas-relief carvings that have been conserved. The Palace most unique and recognizable feature is the four-story tower known as The Observation Tower. The Observation Tower like many other buildings at the site exhibit a mansard-like roof. The A-shaped Corbel arch is an architectural motif observed throughout the complex. The Corbel arches require a large amount of masonry mass and are limited to a small dimensional ratio of width to height providing the characteristic high ceilings and narrow passageways. The Palace was equipped with numerous large baths and saunas which were supplied with fresh water by an intricate water system. An aqueduct, constructed of great stone blocks with a three-meter-high vault, deviates the Otulum River to flow underneath the main plaza. The Palace is the largest building complex in Palenque measuring 97 meters by 73 meters at its base.
A Black-bellied Plover taking a break from guard duty.
Wary and quick to give alarm calls, the Black-bellied Plover acts as a sentinel for groups of foraging shorebirds worldwide. Its quickness to sound the alarm allowed it to resist market hunters during the heyday of shorebird hunting, and the species remained common while other species crashed. ~ Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Poon Hill is noted for its conserved forest although it is often overlooked. The tree in the lower left is rhododendron that should bloom in April. It is the national flower of Nepal.
Dhaulagiri and Tukuche peaks are seen across the sea of clouds, under which Mustang valley is located.
The peaks in the upper right is Nilgiri South (6,839m, peak in front), Central (6,940m) and North (7,061m). They are the westernmost peaks of Annapurna Massif.
This photo was taken from the trail back to Ghorepani from Poon Hill. Ghorepani is the village nearest to Poon Hill.
This Brown Pelican almost knocked my hat off as it flew by! It must have seen a fish as it dove into the water right behind my kayak.
Florida Scrub Jay ~ The Florida Scrub-Jay was classified as a Threatened species by the state in 1975, and by the federal government in 1987, but these designations have failed to halt the population decline. By 1993, Florida Scrub-jay populations had declined an estimated 90%, to about 10,000 individuals. Since then, further, severe declines have been documented in some Scrub-jay populations in Brevard County and elsewhere. ~ Florida Audubon