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Unnojuku (海野宿) is a well-conserved post town under the government scheme of Conservation Area of Traditional Architectures (伝統的建造物群保存地区). But as you see in the photo, there is few people on the street and it looks like an outdoor museum rather than a town.
Tourism is often a key to conserve traditional townscape. This aspect varies considerably by the area of the government conservation scheme. Takayama (飛騨高山), Kurashiki (倉敷), Gokayama (五箇山) and Narai (奈良井) are successful examples in tourism. Unfortunately, it is not the case with Unnojuku.
There is a museum but commercial establishments for visitors are scarce. It is not certain if it is a will of the community or otherwise. Rigid regulation proposed by the government, if it is accepted without amendment by the community, could be a cause of the conservation without an economic return to sustain the conservation. It is just my speculation, and further research would be necessary to explain the real situation of the conservation area.
Évora, Portugal, ‘Temple of Diana’.
This Roman Temple, in Évora is one of the most important historic ruins in the country. It was built in the first century, during the time of Caesar Augustus.
Its original Roman design was only recovered in the 19th century, in one of the first archaeological interventions in Portugal
It is one of the best-preserved ruins in the Iberian Peninsula.
Time (and Germanic invasions in the 5th century) has knocked down some of its Corinthian columns, but the majority (14 of the 18) still stand on the 3m(10ft)-high stone podium.
The Temple is very centrally located in Évora’s historical district, at the highest point of the city.
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Évora, Portugal, « Temple de Diane ».
Ce temple romain, à Évora, est l'une des ruines historiques les plus importantes du pays. Elle a été construite au premier siècle, à l'époque de César Auguste.
Sa conception romaine originale n'a été récupérée qu'au XIXe siècle, lors de l'une des premières interventions archéologiques au Portugal.
C'est l'une des ruines les mieux conservées de la péninsule ibérique.
Le temps (et les invasions germaniques au Ve siècle) a renversé certaines de ses colonnes corinthiennes, mais la majorité (14 sur 18) se dressent toujours sur le podium en pierre de 3 mètres de haut.
Le temple est situé au centre du quartier historique d’Évora, au point culminant de la ville.
Tête d'animal mystérieux est un tableau réalisé par le peintre italien Giorgio De Chirico en 1975. Cette huile sur toile représente une tête de cheval composée de bâtiments antiques. Elle est conservée au musée d'Art moderne de Paris, à Paris.
Part of my art coursework on "The Power of Humans" - energy consumption and conservation.
Affordable energy at the flick of a switch is something that most of the world has come to take for granted. Rising energy consumption, which increases global warming drastically, is something we all really need to avoid. My parents are huge on saving energy, so I've kind of had this drilled into my head for a while now :P
This shoot was fun, though I had to sort out all the bulbs into the correct packets afterwards, which was a nightmare!
6 days until Aaron!! Only six!!! :D Today I bought Zoolander so we can watch it together while I am there, as well as lots of new clothes and some new perfume so I can have a memory smell when I am there! When Aaron was here he always chewed this orangey flavoured gum and I nabbed a piece before he left, so now when I get lonely I chew a bite and it reminds me of him.
Our blog! I might post a before/after on here if you guys like :)
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New Jersey Eagle Project - 2020
Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ in partnership with the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Endangered & Nongame Species Program, is releasing results of the 2019 NJ Bald Eagle nesting season.
2019 was a record year for NJ eagles with the highest number of active nests and young fledged in the history of the project. This year, 238 eagle nests were monitored, of which 189 were active (laid eggs) and 248 young fledged. This is the highest number of fledges ever, surpassing the previous high of 216 in 2016.
For more info: www.conservewildlifenj.org/blog/2019/09/09/new-jersey-bal...
NEW JERSEY 2017 BALD EAGLE PROJECT REPORT
ANOTHER PRODUCTIVE YEAR FOR NJ’S EAGLES
by Larissa Smith, CWF Wildlife Biologist
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ in partnership with the NJ Endangered and Nongame Species Program has released the 2017 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report. In 2017, 178 eagle nests were monitored during the nesting season. Of these nests 153 were active (with eggs) and 25 were territorial or housekeeping pairs. One hundred and ninety young were fledged.
In 2017 the number of active nests was three more than in 2016, but the number young fledged decreased by 27 from a record high of 216 fledged in 2016. The productivity rate this season of 1.25 young/active nest is still above the required range of 0.0 to 1.1 for population maintenance. Productivity could be lower this season for many reasons including weather, predation and disturbance to the nesting area. In 2017 nest monitors reported several instances of “intruder” eagles at nests which did disrupt the nesting attempts of several pairs. One of these “eagle dramas” unfolded at the Duke Farms eagle cam watched by millions of people. An intruder female attempted to replace the current female. This harassment interrupted the pairs bonding and copulation and no eggs were laid.
This year’s report includes a section on Resightings of banded eagles. Resightings of NJ (green) banded eagles have increased over the years, as well as eagles seen in NJ that were banded in other states. These resightings are important, as they help us to understand eagle movements during the years between fledging and settling into a territory, as well as adult birds at a nest site.
For more info: www.conservewildlifenj.org/blog/2017/12/06/new-jersey-201...
New Jersey Bald Eagle Project Report | 2017 may be downloaded here: www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ensp/pdf/eglrpt17.pdf
Ho disegnato il profilo del vasetto su carta e messa sotto una lastra di vetro. Credo che il tappo (tagliato) sia la chicca che chiude il messaggio..
Luce naturale e LED dal basso
"Soft Landing"
2018 NJ BALD EAGLE PROJECT REPORT
by: Larissa Smith, CWF Wildlife Biologist
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ in partnership with the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, Endangered and Nongame Species Program, has released the 2018 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report.
“Two hundred-four nest sites were monitored during the nesting season, of which 185 were documented to be active (with eggs) and 19 were territorial or housekeeping pairs. Thirty new eagle pairs were found this season, 20 in the south, nine in central and one in the north. One hundred-twenty-one nests (66%) of the 182 known-outcome nests produced 172 young, for a productivity rate of 0.94 young per active/known-outcome nest. The failure rate was well above average with 61 nests (33%) failing to produce. The Delaware Bay region remained the state’s eagle stronghold, with roughly half of nests located in Cumberland and Salem counties and the bayside of Cape May County.”
The number of active nests has increased while the number of young eagles fledged has decreased since a high of 216 young fledged in 2016. During the 2018 eagle nesting season there was an abundance of cold, wet, windy and snowy weather which was the cause for a portion of the nest failures. As the eagle population increases, there are more eagles competing for territories. This can also be a contributing factor in nest failures. NJ is still in the range of 0.9 to 1.1 young per nest which is needed for population maintenance with a productivity rate of 0.94 young per known-outcome/active nest in 2018. The 2018 NJ Eagle Project Report has all the details on the project including telemetry, re-sightings and recoveries.
The success of the eagle project is due to the tremendous dedication of the NJ Eagle Project Volunteers. They monitor the nests in all types of conditions and education people about the eagles with enthusiasm.
Link to the 2018 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report: www.conservewildlifenj.org/downloads/cwnj_852.pdf
You can read more about this pair of American Bald Eagles at Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey www.conservewildlifenj.org/blog/2017/11/20/w34-a-ny-bande...
SPOTLIGHT ON THE BALD EAGLE’S ALL-AMERICAN COMEBACK IN NEW JERSEY
by Lindsay McNamara, Communications Manager
June 20th 2016
In 1985 — just 31 years ago — a single bald eagle nest remained in the state of New Jersey. In 2015, CWF and partners monitored 161 nests throughout the Garden State. Just this year (as of June 20, 2016), over 50 young eagles have already fledged from their nests! What sparked this All-American comeback of the United States’ National Bird?
DDT use was banned in the United States in 1972. That ban combined with restoration efforts by biologists within the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Endangered and Nongame Species Program (ENSP) resulted in 25 bald eagle pairs by 2000.
In 2017 the number of New Jersey active bald eagle pairs was 170.
For more info: www.conservewildlifenj.org/blog/tag/new-jersey-bald-eagle...
New Jersey Bald Eagle Project Report | 2016
New Jersey Bald Eagle Project Report | 2016 may be downloaded here: docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYX...
For more info: www.conservewildlifenj.org/blog/tag/new-jersey-bald-eagle...
Three days during, the bells desert our churches. They leave in pilgrimage to Rome. And what will they pay to us in travel souvenir? eggs of Easter, of course!
A little history….
Difficult to say from which this tradition comes. Would a survival of ancient beliefs where, for some civilizations the eggs have been symbol of life and for others, symbol of death? A perfect illustration then of the Easter which celebrates all at the same time the crucifixion and the resurrection of Christ. There exists another version, plus ground with ground. The Church prohibited a long time the consumption of ufs during the Lent. What to make with the rupture jeûn of it? To run out them more easily, a good means: to offer. And to even make gifts of them. Hard or emptied to be preserved better, they then are avoided, decorated, equipped with thousand imaginations according to the areas. The habit is spread in France as of the end of XVI century and becomes soon a must. The eggs, miniaturized tranforment in jewels of gold, invaluable stones. Most famous are of course those of famous the jewellers Fabergé, attache at the court of Russia.
Today, the eggs of Easter are generally made of chocolate and one will not complain any.
Un peu d'histoire....
Difficile de dire d'où vient cette tradition. Une survivance de croyances antiques où, pour cetaines civilisations l'œuf aurait été symbole de vie et pour d'autres, symbole de mort ? Une illustration parfaite alors de la fête de Pâques qui célèbre tout à la fois la crucifixion et la résurrection du Christ. Il existe une autre version, plus terre à terre. L'Eglise a longtemps interdit la consommation d'œufs durant le Carême. Qu'en faire à la rupture du jeûn ? Pour les écouler plus aisément , un bon moyen : les offrir. Et même en faire des cadeaux. Durs ou vidés pour être mieux conservés, ils sont alors parés, décorés, habillés de mille fantaisies selon les régions. La coutume se répand en France dès la fin du XVIè et devient bientôt un must. Les œufs, miniaturisés se tranforment en bijoux d'or, pierres précieuses. Les plus fameux sont bien sûr ceux du célèbre joailliers Fabergé, attaché à la cour de Russie.
Aujourd'hui, les œufs de Pâques sont le plus souvent en chocolat et l'on ne s'en plaindra pas.
I had to take a picture just before the lights were turned off. It was quite the preparation.
I had to think of everything, because my guy was coming home from Terrace, B.C. from a weeks work out in the field.
He was to arrive in around 8:30 and I was making a late nights' dinner. I made Butter Tofu...LOL....
It's just like Butter Chicken, but I substitute the chicken for tofu...
I love to eat vegetarian.
We have a gas stove range, so I was fine....
We ate a little after 9:00...
It was pretty exciting to say the least, because, I'm pretty good when it comes to conserving energy. I lite every room with candles and enjoyed some wine with my wonderful goldens and looked around the house and thought,....... WOW!!!!!
This is how our house is most evenings....
I really don't use a whole lot of lighting/energy in the evening, and in the day,
I basically use the minimum....
I light candles all the time and use very low lighting.
I'm so proud!!!! hehehe....
If you want to know what I do to conserve energy in my home, please contact me..
I'd be more than happy to tell you....
Have a wonderful evening my Flickr friends!!!
Hugs & Happiness,
xox
I'm supposed to be conserving my phone battery, but I can't sleep, had to visit everyone's great photos.
Earlier in the evening my husband brought me one of my favorite herbal teas and I thought it was funny that it should be in this cup (no caffeine in this herbal tea).
Apparently, even though sleep deprivation has been proven to contribute to illness, heart disease, etc. throughout the world, hospitals haven't gotten the memo!
So, after being awoken to yet again more poking and prodding, I grabbed this shot for Happy Monochrome Monday!
I viewed as many images as possible, made limited comments, now going back to conserving battery energy so I can call my son when I'm finally discharged later today!
Have a great day, stay warm, stay safe ❤️
2018 NJ BALD EAGLE PROJECT REPORT
by: Larissa Smith, CWF Wildlife Biologist
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ in partnership with the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, Endangered and Nongame Species Program, has released the 2018 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report.
“Two hundred-four nest sites were monitored during the nesting season, of which 185 were documented to be active (with eggs) and 19 were territorial or housekeeping pairs. Thirty new eagle pairs were found this season, 20 in the south, nine in central and one in the north. One hundred-twenty-one nests (66%) of the 182 known-outcome nests produced 172 young, for a productivity rate of 0.94 young per active/known-outcome nest. The failure rate was well above average with 61 nests (33%) failing to produce. The Delaware Bay region remained the state’s eagle stronghold, with roughly half of nests located in Cumberland and Salem counties and the bayside of Cape May County.”
The number of active nests has increased while the number of young eagles fledged has decreased since a high of 216 young fledged in 2016. During the 2018 eagle nesting season there was an abundance of cold, wet, windy and snowy weather which was the cause for a portion of the nest failures. As the eagle population increases, there are more eagles competing for territories. This can also be a contributing factor in nest failures. NJ is still in the range of 0.9 to 1.1 young per nest which is needed for population maintenance with a productivity rate of 0.94 young per known-outcome/active nest in 2018. The 2018 NJ Eagle Project Report has all the details on the project including telemetry, re-sightings and recoveries.
The success of the eagle project is due to the tremendous dedication of the NJ Eagle Project Volunteers. They monitor the nests in all types of conditions and education people about the eagles with enthusiasm.
Link to the 2018 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report: www.conservewildlifenj.org/downloads/cwnj_852.pdf
BANG! Thump! THUD!
PADDINGTON: "No. No..."
THUD! Thump! CLANG!
"Honey." *Sniffs. "No... Where is it?"
Thump! Roll... BANG!
PADDINGTON: "Hhhmmm... peanut butter. Who on earth would mix peanuts and butter together? Yuck!" *Sticks out cute little pink bear tongue.*
Thump! Thump! BANG! SMASH! Tinkle...
PADDINGTON: "Oops!"
THUMP! CLANG! Thud!
DADDY: "What on earth is going on?"
PADDINGTON: *Pokes head around pantry door.* "Oh! Daddy!" *Raises hat.* "How do you do!"
DADDY: "Paddington darling, what are you doing?"
PADDINGTON: "I was looking for the marmalade, Daddy. I have a grumbly tummy! However, I can't find it! I can find raspberry jam, strawberry, quince jelly, redberry conserve, damson jam, honey, something most suspect called peanut butter, peach conserve, but I couldn't find the marmalade!" *Huffs.* "Where is it, Daddy? I have a very grumbly tummy."
DADDY: "I knew you were hungry, so I took it out of the pantry for you. It was sitting on the kitchen bench." *Sighs, picks up jar of marmalade and shows it to Paddington.*
PADDINGTON: "Oh thank you, Daddy!" *Walks up and takes jar, unscrews it, sits on the floor and starts eating it with paws.*
DADDY: *Looks at Paddington, looks at the mess of jars on the floor and sighs... and smiles.*
Based on the famous original drawings by Peggy Fortnum of Michael Bond's famous bear, the Paddington - Classic Edition is British-made (of course) and is truly timeless and designed to bring a lifetime of joy and companionship.
Beautifully hand made by Merrythought in their historic Ironbridge factory, Paddington combines the finest natural materials with four generations of the very best British teddy bear making expertise. His detailed design and expressive features give him a personality that you cannot help but fall in love with, and he will become a loyal lifelong companion - always by your side during the ups and downs of life, and a friend to make memories with!
Made from woven mohair plush and soft cotton velvet, this Paddington is dressed in a pure red woollen felt hat and blue duffle coat with wooden toggle detailing. He is brought to life by a neatly hand-stitched nose and warm smile.
Made in a special numbered edition, I am fortunate enough to have number 17.
"Please look after this bear. Thank you."
Le temple de la Concorde est, avec l'Héphaïstéion (Théséion) d'Athènes et le temple de Poséidon à Paestum, l'un des temples les mieux conservés de l'antiquité grecque. Son appellation arbitraire n'est due qu'à une inscription romaine trouvée à proximité, où figurait le mot latin concordia. Il a été construit dans les années -440 à -430.
Les inégalités du terrain sur lequel il est édifié sont compensées par un soubassement (krépis) important. Son plan correspond à la forme la plus classique des temples d'Agrigente : pronaos, naos, opisthodome et péristyle de 6 × 13 colonnes.
Le temple de la Concorde est de tous ceux d'Agrigente celui qui a été réalisé avec le plus de précision. Le problème des extrémités propre aux temples doriques (conflit entre la régularité des métopes et des triglyphes d'une part, et l'espacement régulier des colonnes d'autre part) a été résolu d'une manière inhabituelle : il a été procédé tout à la fois au rétrécissement de l'espace entre les deux dernières colonnes et à l'allongement de la métope extrême, pour un meilleur effet visuel.
Les recherches ont également montré que les parties inférieures du temple étaient ornées de stucs blancs, tandis que les frises, métopes et parties hautes étaient peintes de couleurs vives. Le toit était couvert de tuiles de marbre.
En 597, l'évêque Grégoire d'Agrigente a fait du temple une basilique chrétienne consacrée aux apôtres Pierre et Paul, après en avoir chassé les démons païens Eber et Raps qui y demeuraient11. Chacun des murs de la cella fut alors percé de douze arcatures, et les entrecolonnements furent murés, tout comme on peut encore le voir de nos jours à la cathédrale de Syracuse. L'entrée fut reportée sur le côté ouest, ce qui entraîna la suppression de la cloison entre le naos et l'opisthodome, tandis que la sacristie trouvait sa place dans l'ancien pronaos.
La découverte dans le temple de deux figures de dieux puniques mises de côté a fait déduire que déjà les Grecs y honoraient deux divinités, peut-être les Dioscures.
Après l'abandon de la cité, l'église fut à nouveau remise en usage, jusqu'au XVIIe siècle. Elle est désaffectée en 1748. En 1788, les dernières structures appartenant à l'église chrétienne sont enlevées par ordre du prince de Torremuzza. Depuis lors, le temple a été restauré dans son état initial.
The Temple of Concord is, along with the Hephaestion (Thesion) of Athens and the Temple of Poseidon at Paestum, one of the best-preserved temples of Greek antiquity. Its arbitrary name is only due to a Roman inscription found nearby, where the Latin word concordia appeared. It was built in the years -440 to -430.
The unevenness of the land on which it is built is compensated by a significant base (krépis). Its plan corresponds to the most classic form of the temples of Agrigento: pronaos, naos, opisthodome and peristyle of 6 × 13 columns.
The temple of Concord is of all those of Agrigento the one that was created with the most precision. The problem of extremities proper to Doric temples (conflict between the regularity of the metopes and triglyphs on the one hand, and the regular spacing of the columns on the other hand) has been solved in an unusual way: both by narrowing the space between the last two columns and by lengthening the extreme metope, for a better visual effect.
Research has also shown that the lower parts of the temple were decorated with white stucco, while the friezes, metopes and upper parts were painted in bright colors. The roof was covered with marble tiles.
In 597, Bishop Gregory of Agrigento made the temple a Christian basilica dedicated to the apostles Peter and Paul, after having driven out the pagan demons Eber and Raps who lived there11. Each of the cella's walls was then pierced with twelve arches, and the intersections were walled, just as we can still see today in the cathedral of Syracuse. The entrance was moved to the west side, which led to the removal of the partition between the naos and the opisthodome, while the sacristy found its place in the old pronaos.
The discovery in the temple of two figures of Punic gods put aside made it deduce that already the Greeks honored two deities there, perhaps the Dioscuri.
After the abandonment of the city, the church was again put back into use, until the 17th century. It was abandoned in 1748. In 1788, the last structures belonging to the Christian church were removed by order of the prince of Torremuzza. Since then, the temple has been restored to its original state.
Basel Town Hall . 2013:10:26 14:04:54 . No. 1843.
"The Basel Town Hall (German: Rathaus Basel, locally known as Roothuus) is a 500-year-old building dominating the Marktplatz in Basel, Switzerland.
The Town Hall houses the meetings of the Cantonal Parliament as well as the Cantonal Government of the canton of Basel-Stadt.
The Great Council Chamber at one time featured a series of frescoes painted in 1522 by Hans Holbein the Younger however these have mostly been lost.[1][2] Fragments of the work as well as some of the initial drawings are kept in the Kunstmuseum.[3]
"Rathaus" literally means "council house" while the term "Roothus" in the local Basel German dialect means both "council house" but also sounds like "red house", a pun with reference to the red sandstone facade of the building.
L'hôtel de ville de Bâle, appelé en allemand Rathaus Basel ou Roothuus, est un immeuble du XVIe siècle qui domine la place du marché de Bâle, en Suisse.
Il accueille à la fois les réunions du parlement cantonal et celles du Conseil d'État du canton de Bâle-Ville, institutions qui gèrent également la ville, Bâle n'ayant en effet pas d'administration propre.
Le bâtiment était initialement décoré de fresques peintes aux alentours de 1522 par Hans Holbein le Jeune qui furent perdues au fil du temps ; quelques fragments encore existants sont conservés au musée d'art de la ville.
Le bâtiment, de même que la statue de Lucius Munatius Plancus qui l'orne, sont inscrits comme biens culturels suisses d'importance nationale1.
Das Rathaus ist ein Repräsentationsbau in Basel. Das direkt am Basler Marktplatz liegende Gebäude fällt durch seinen roten Sandstein und den markanten Turm auf. An derselben Stelle wurde 1290 das politische Zentrum Basels etabliert."
Wikipedia.
De Gustibus
HDR 7 scatti
Fotocamera: Nikon D750
Aperture: f/11
Shutter Speed: 1.3 s
Lente: 48 mm
ISO: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Lens: Nikkor AF-S FX 24-70mm f/2.8 G ED
This little Bumble Bee sat on these flowers warming itself for several minutes. Being diligently protected by a hovering friend close by. But I thought what a nice place to stop and rest.
Without doubt one of the best aircraft to see at Ataturk was the Meraj Air A300, promoting the conservation of the Asiatic Cheetah in Iran. The sight of this rare aircraft brought great cheers to the photographers assembled in the Pippo restaurant at the Flyinn that afternoon!
T. E. Lawrence
“perhaps the best preserved and most wholly admirable castle in the world.”
"Certainement le château au monde le mieux préservé et le mieux conservé dans son entité" Laurence d'Arabie
Le Krak des Chevaliers, ou Krak de l'Hospital — krak dérive du syriaque karak signifiant forteresse ,
Qal`at al-Hosn (La forteresse imprenable) ou
Hisn al-Akrād (forteresse des Kurdes)
La forteresse est construite sur une colline de 750 mètres de haut aux flancs abrupts
Les chevaliers de l'Hôpital (ou Hospitaliers) gérèrent le fort de 1142 - offert par Raymond II, Comte de Tripoli - jusqu' à 1271, date de sa conquête par Az-Zâhir Rukn ad-Dîn Baybars al-Bunduqdari - Baybars Ier - sultan des Mamelouks. Il ne put malgré tout s'emparer du krak que par la ruse : il envoya une fausse missive, émanant prétendument du Grand Maître des Templiers, enjoignant aux assiégés de se rendre.
En 1157, un important tremblement de terre ébranla le château et Raymond du Puy, le grand maître des Hospitaliers, le fit restaurer et agrandir, nouveau tremblement de terre en 1170
Saladin (mort en 1193) eut beau infliger de nombreuses défaites aux croisés, ne put s'emparer du krak des Chevaliers
un des châteaux médiévaux les mieux préservé au monde
13 tours, écuries, salles, magasins, citernes, passages et ponts
à 40 km à l'ouest de la ville de Homs, proche de la frontière du Liban, à 30 km à vol d'oiseau de la mer
Le 20 mars 2014, le château, jusque-là tenu par la rébellion, est repris par les forces gouvernementales
surface totale de 2,5 hectares protégée par deux enceintes concentriques entièrement indépendantes.
13 tours, écuries, salles, magasins, citernes, ponts et passages. Le krak hébergeait une garnison de 2 000 hommes et possédait des vivres pour cinq ans.
Krak des Chevaliers - Crusader castle - one of the most important preserved medieval castles in the world. The site was first inhabited in the 11th century by a settlement of Kurds; as a result it was known as Hisn al Akrad, meaning the Castle of the Kurds;. In 1142 given by Raymond II, Count of Tripoli, to the Knights Hospitaller.
Due to an earthquake in 1157, followed by another one in 1170, the castle was restored and enlarged,
It remained in their possession until it fell in 1271.
after a siege lasting 36 days, supposedly by way of a forged letter purportedly from the Hospitallers' Grand Master that caused the Knights to surrender.
It became known as Crac de l'Ospital; the name Krak des Chevaliers was coined in the 19th century.
could house up to 2.000 men and food for 5 years
located 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of the city of Homs, close to the border of Lebanon, 30 km from the sea, the castle sits atop a 750-metre-high (2,130 ft) hill
13 towers, cisterns, barrracks, shops, stables, bridges
The Syrian Arab Army recaptured the castle and the village of al-Hosn from rebel forces on March 20, 2014
From Conserve Ireland:
Males are larger than females with the average adult male measuring up to 40cm for the head and body while the females are shorter measuring up to 30cm. Stoats have long slender tails in proportion to their bodies which have a distinctive black tip at the end, males grow slightly longer tails than females which can measure up to 14cm in length. Adult males weigh up to 400 grams with females being much lighter weighing on average 200 grams. Unusually for mammals there is a noticeable difference in the size of the Irish population of stoats with individuals in the south being bigger and heavier than those found in more northern areas.
At the Irish Wildlife Photography Woodland hide, Mountmellick, Co Laois.
Edifié en 1440 par le doge génois Giano di Campofregoso, le fortin fut arasé par les Génois au XVIe siècle au cours de la guerre contre les Français. Il fut reconstruit en 1553 par le général de Thermes. Au XVIIIe siècle, au cours des révolutions de Corse, la ville consolida ses fortifications. Le fortin subit des transformations dans la seconde moitié du XIXe siècle et au début du 20e. Ce fort en rotonde est flanqué de deux tours rondes. Il intègre également au nord-est une tour carrée. La citadelle a conservé une poudrière du XVIIIe siècle, une ancienne chapelle du XVIIe siècle, des prisons du XIXe siècle et le donjon (torrione) du 15e-XVIe siècle qui commandait l'anse du port. C'est de ce fortin qu'en 1795 Pascal Paoli quitta la Corse pour son exil définitif en Angleterre.
un autre cliché de la construction forte à venir
Périodes de construction :
15e siècle, 3e quart 16e siècle
🇮🇹 Costruito nel 1440 dal doge genovese Giano di Campofregoso, il forte fu demolito dai genovesi nel XVI secolo durante la guerra contro i francesi. Fu ricostruita nel 1553 dal generale de Thermes. Nel XVIII secolo, durante le rivoluzioni in Corsica, la città consolidò le sue fortificazioni. Il forte subì trasformazioni nella seconda metà dell'Ottocento e all'inizio del Novecento. Questo forte rotondo è fiancheggiato da due torri rotonde. Incorpora anche una torre quadrata a nord-est. La cittadella conserva una polveriera settecentesca, un'antica cappella seicentesca, le carceri ottocentesche e il torrione quattro-cinquecentesco che comandava la cala del porto. Fu da questo forte che nel 1795 Pascal Paoli lasciò la Corsica per il suo definitivo esilio in Inghilterra. un altro colpo della forte costruzione avanti Periodi di costruzione: XV secolo, terzo quarto del XVI secolo
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Construido en 1440 por el dogo genovés Giano di Campofregoso, el fuerte fue demolido por los genoveses en el siglo XVI durante la guerra contra los franceses. Fue reconstruida en 1553 por el General de Thermes. En el siglo XVIII, durante las revoluciones de Córcega, la ciudad consolidó sus fortificaciones. La fortaleza sufrió transformaciones en la segunda mitad del siglo XIX y principios del XX. Este fuerte rotonda está flanqueado por dos torres redondas. También incorpora una torre cuadrada al noreste. La ciudadela ha conservado un polvorín del siglo XVIII, una antigua capilla del siglo XVII, cárceles del siglo XIX y el torreón (torrione) de los siglos XV-XVI que dominaba la cala del puerto. Fue desde este fuerte que en 1795 Pascal Paoli partió de Córcega para su exilio definitivo en Inglaterra. otra toma de la sólida construcción que se avecina Períodos de construcción: siglo XV, tercer cuarto del siglo XVI
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Construit au XIIème siècle, en 1170, sur un dyke volcanique et sur les restes d'un castrum gallo-romain à 650m d'altitude, par Guillaume VIII d'Auvergne, le château de Busséol est l'une des rares forteresses romanes restées intactes qui domine la Limagne. Rare exemple d'architecture romane, il a conservé son caractère militaire, qui lui permit de résister au siège de Philippe Auguste en 1215, aux assauts des soldats du Prince Noir pendant la guerre de Cent Ans ainsi qu'à l'attaque du Duc de La Rochefoucauld chef des Ligueurs en 1595.
Ce Château-fort appartint successivement, dès l'origine, à des personnages illustres : les Comtes d'Auvergne, le Pape Alexandre III, Jean Stuart Prince d'Ecosse, Blanche de Clermont petite-fille de Saint-Louis... et releva du domaine royal par Catherine de Médicis, reine de France, Comtesse d'Auvergne qui y séjourna avec son fils Charles IX en 1566 lors de leur voyage en Auvergne. Il est ainsi considéré comme le plus historique de la Province. Epargné par Richelieu, il fut habité jusqu'à la Révolution.
Décoration intérieure évoquant le Moyen Âge. On peut également admirer un jardin suspendu dit "des Croisades" où poussent plantes, fleurs et arbustes cultivés au Moyen Âge.
Abandonnée durant la Révolution Française, cette solide forteresse, envahie par la végétation, fut sauvée en 1966, par ses propriétaires actuels. Meublée et habitée, elle est ainsi redevenue une demeure accueillante ouverte aux visiteurs. Ce château appartint à Jeanne, épouse de Jean le Bon, à Catherine de Médicis puis à la reine Margot. Du chemin de ronde on découvre un vaste panorama des Monts du Sancy au Livradois-Forez. Présentation d'une magnifique cheminée romane à foyer cylindrique, unique dans un château en France.
[source : centre-france : www.auvergne-centrefrance.com/geotouring/patrimoi/chateau...]
Bonne journée à tous.
Merci pour vos visites et commentaires
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Built in the Xiith century, in 1170, on a dyke of volcanic and on the remains of a castrum gallo-roman at 650m of altitude, by William VIII of Auvergne, the castle of Busséol is one of the few fortresses of the romance remained intact, which dominates the Limagne. Rare example of romanesque architecture, it has retained its military character, which enabled him to withstand the siege of Philippe Auguste in 1215, the assaults of the soldiers of the Black Prince during the Hundred Years war and the attack of the Duke of La Rochefoucauld-chief of the Leaguers in 1595.
This Castle belonged successively, from the beginning, to famous people : the Counts of Auvergne, the Pope Alexander III, John Stuart, Prince of Scotland, White of Clermont, granddaughter of Saint-Louis... and raised the royal estate by Catherine de Medici, queen of France, Countess of Auvergne, who stayed there with her son Charles IX in 1566 during their trip in the Auvergne region. Thus, it is considered the most historic of the Province. Spared by Richelieu, it was inhabited until the French Revolution.
Interior decoration evoking the Middle Ages. We can also admire a hanging garden called "the Crusades" where they grow plants, flowers and shrubs grown in the Middle Ages.
Abandoned during the French Revolution, this strong fortress, invaded by vegetation, was rescued in 1966 by its current owners. Furnished and inhabited, thus, it is once again a remains welcoming, open to visitors. This castle belonged to Joan, wife of John the Good, to Catherine de ' Medici and the queen Margot. The round path, we discover a vast panorama of the Monts du Sancy in the Livradois-Forez. Presentation of a beautiful fireplace, a romanesque fireplace, cylindrical, single, in a castle in France.
[source : centre of france : www.auvergne-centrefrance.com/geotouring/patrimoi/chateau...]
Good day to all.
Thank you for your visits and comments
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Erbaut im Xii jahrhundert, im jahr 1170 auf einem dyke vulkanischen ursprungs und auf die überreste eines römischen castrum gallo-römischen 650m über dem meeresspiegel, von Wilhelm VIII. von Auvergne, das schloss Busséol ist eine der wenigen festungen, die romanischen, die noch intakt sind, dominiert der Limagne. Seltenes beispiel der romanischen architektur, er behielt seinen militärischen charakter, die erlaubte ihm, zu widerstehen, den sitz von Philippe-Auguste im jahre 1215, die angriffe der soldaten des Schwarzen Prinzen während des hundertjährigen krieges und der angriff des Herzogs von La Rochefoucauld, leiter der Ligisten im jahre 1595.
Diese Burg gehörte nacheinander, von anfang an illustre persönlichkeiten : die Grafen von Auvergne, von Papst Alexander iii., Johannes Stuart, Prinz von Schottland, Blanche von Clermont enkelin von Saint-Louis... und stand, der domaine royal, die von Katharina von Medici, königin von Frankreich, Gräfin von Auvergne, die sich hier mit ihrem sohn Karl ix. im jahre 1566 bei ihrer reise in die Auvergne. Es gilt als das wichtigste historische Provinz. Gespart durch Richelieu, er wohnte hier bis zur Revolution.
Inneneinrichtung erinnern an das mittelalter. Kann man auch bewundern einen hängenden garten sagt "Kreuzzüge" wo wachsen pflanzen, blumen und sträucher angebaut im mittelalter.
Aufgegeben während der Französischen Revolution, die starke festung, erobert durch die vegetation wurde gerettet, die 1966 von seinen jetzigen eigentümer. Möbliert und bewohnt ist, so ist er auch wieder ein gemütliches haus für besucher geöffnet. Dieses schloss gehörte Johanna, ehefrau von Jean le Bon, Katharina von Medici und die bartholomäusnacht. Der wehrgang entdeckt man ein weites panorama über die Berge des massif du Sancy, im Livradois-Forez. Präsentation einer wunderschönen kamin romanische zuhause zylindrisch, einzigartig in einem schloss in Frankreich.
[quelle : centre-frankreich : www.auvergne-centrefrance.com/geotouring/patrimoi/chateau...]
Guten tag an alle.
Danke für eure besuche und kommentare
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Construido en el siglo Xii, en 1170, en un dique de origen volcánico y en los restos de un castro galo-romana, a 650 metros de altitud, por Guillermo VIII de Auvernia, el castillo de Busséol es una de las pocas fortalezas de el romance se mantuvo intacta, que domina la Limagne. Raro ejemplo de arquitectura románica, ha conservado su carácter militar, lo que le permitió resistir el asedio de Philippe Auguste, en 1215, los ataques de los soldados del Príncipe Negro durante la guerra de Cien Años y el ataque del Duque de La Rochefoucauld-jefe de los Jugadores en 1595.
Este Castillo perteneció sucesivamente, desde el principio, a gente famosa : los Condes de Auvernia, el Papa Alejandro III, John Stuart, el Príncipe de Escocia, Blanco de Clermont, nieta de Saint-Louis... y planteó la real hacienda por Catalina de Médicis, reina de Francia, Conde de Auvernia, que se quedó allí con su hijo Carlos IX en 1566 durante su viaje en la región de Auvernia. Por lo tanto, es considerado como el más histórico de la Provincia. Salvo por el cardenal Richelieu, fue habitada hasta la Revolución francesa.
La decoración Interior que evoca la Edad Media. También podemos admirar un jardín colgante llamado "las Cruzadas", donde crecen las plantas, flores y arbustos cultivados en la Edad Media.
Abandonado durante la Revolución francesa, esta fortaleza, invadido por la vegetación, fue rescatado en 1966 por sus actuales propietarios. Amueblado y habitada, por lo tanto, es una vez más una sigue siendo acogedor, abierto a los visitantes. Este castillo perteneció a Juana, esposa de Juan el Bueno, a Catherine de ' Medici y la reina Margot. La ronda de camino, descubrimos un vasto panorama de los Monts du Sancy en la Livradois-Forez. Presentación de una hermosa chimenea, un románico chimenea, cilíndrico, sola, en un castillo en Francia.
[fuente : centro de francia : www.auvergne-centrefrance.com/geotouring/patrimoi/chateau...]
Buen día a todos.
Gracias por sus visitas y comentarios
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Gebouwd in de Xiie eeuw, in 1170, op een dijk van vulkanische en op de resten van een castrum gallo-romeinse op 650m hoogte, door Willem VIII van de Auvergne, het kasteel van Busséol is een van de weinige forten van de romantiek bleef intact, domineert de Limagne. Zeldzaam voorbeeld van de romaanse architectuur, heeft zij behield haar militair karakter, die hem in staat stelde om bestand te zijn tegen de belegering van Philippe Auguste in 1215, de aanvallen van de soldaten van de Zwarte Prins tijdens de honderdjarige oorlog en de aanval van de Hertog van La Rochefoucauld-chief van de Leaguers in 1595.
Dit Kasteel behoorde achtereenvolgens, vanaf het begin, naar het beroemde mensen : de Graven van Auvergne, de Paus Alexander III, John Stuart, Prins van Schotland, Wit van Clermont, kleindochter van Saint-Louis... en verhoogde het koninklijk domein door Catherine de Medici, koningin van Frankrijk, Gravin van Auvergne, die bleef er met haar zoon Karel IX in 1566 tijdens hun reis in de Auvergne. Dus, het wordt beschouwd als de meest historische van de Provincie. Gespaard door Richelieu, werd bewoond tot aan de franse Revolutie.
Het interieur doet denken aan de Middeleeuwen. We kunnen ook genieten van een hangende tuin de naam "de Kruistochten", waar ze groeien planten, bloemen en struiken geteeld in de Middeleeuwen.
Verlaten tijdens de franse Revolutie, deze sterke vesting aangevallen door de vegetatie, gered werd in 1966 door de huidige eigenaren. Ingericht en bewoond, dus is het weer blijft een gastvrije, open voor bezoekers. Dit kasteel behoorde tot Joan, echtgenote van Johannes de Goede, Catharina de ' Medici en de koningin Margot. Het ronde pad ontdekken we een breed panorama van de Monts du Sancy in het natuurpark Livradois-Forez. Presentatie van een prachtige open haard, een romaanse open haard, cilindrische, single, in een kasteel in Frankrijk.
[bron : centrum van frankrijk : www.auvergne-centrefrance.com/geotouring/patrimoi/chateau...]
Goede dag allemaal.
Dank u voor uw bezoeken en opmerkingen
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Costruita nel Xii secolo, nel 1170, su una diga di origine vulcanica e sui resti di un castrum gallo-romana, a 650 m di altitudine, da Guglielmo VIII di Auvergne, il castello di Busséol è una delle poche fortezze del romanticismo è rimasto intatto, che domina la Limagne. Raro esempio di architettura romanica, che ha mantenuto il suo carattere militare, che gli ha permesso di resistere all'assedio di Philippe Auguste nel 1215, gli assalti dei soldati del Principe Nero durante la guerra dei Cent'Anni e l'attacco del Duca di La Rochefoucauld-capo dei Leghisti nel 1595.
Questo Castello apparteneva successivamente, dall'inizio, di persone famose : i Conti d'Alvernia, il Papa Alessandro III, John Stuart, il Principe di Scozia, il Bianco di Clermont, nipote di Saint-Louis... e sollevato la reale tenuta da Caterina de ' Medici, regina di Francia, Contessa di Auvergne, che rimase lì con suo figlio Carlo IX nel 1566, durante il loro viaggio nella regione dell'Alvernia. Così, è considerato il più storico della Provincia. Risparmiato da Richelieu, fu abitata fino alla Rivoluzione francese.
Decorazione di interni, di evocare il Medioevo. Si può inoltre ammirare un giardino pensile chiamato "le Crociate", dove crescono le piante, i fiori e gli arbusti cresciuti nel Medioevo.
Abbandonato durante la Rivoluzione francese, questa fortezza, invaso dalla vegetazione, è stato salvato nel 1966 dai suoi attuali proprietari. Arredato e abitato, così, è ancora una volta rimane accogliente, aperta ai visitatori. Questo castello apparteneva a Giovanna, moglie di Giovanni il Buono, a Caterina de ' Medici e la regina Margot. Il giro del percorso, si scopre un vasto panorama di Monts du Sancy del Livradois-Forez. Presentazione di un bellissimo camino, una romanica camino, cilindrico, singolo, in un castello in Francia.
[fonte : centro della francia : www.auvergne-centrefrance.com/geotouring/patrimoi/chateau...]
Buona giornata a tutte.
Grazie per le vostre visite e commenti
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Construída no século xii, em 1170, em um dique de origem vulcânica e sobre os restos de um castrum gallo-roman 650m de altitude, por William VIII do Auvergne, o castelo de Busséol é uma das poucas fortalezas do romance permaneceu intacta, que domina o Limagne. Raro exemplo de arquitetura românica, ele manteve a sua militares personagem, o que lhe permitiu suportar o cerco de Philippe Auguste em 1215, os ataques dos soldados do Príncipe Negro durante a guerra dos Cem Anos e o ataque do Duque de La Rochefoucauld-chefe dos jogadores da liga, em 1595.
Este Castelo pertenceu, sucessivamente, desde o início, pessoas famosas : a Conta de Auvergne, o Papa Alexandre III, John Stuart, Príncipe da Escócia, Branca de Clermont, neta de Saint-Louis... e levantou o real estate, Catarina de Médici, rainha da França, Condessa de Auvergne, que ficou lá com o seu filho Carlos IX, em 1566, durante a sua viagem na região de Auvergne. Assim, é considerado o mais históricas da Província. Poupado por Richelieu, foi habitado até a Revolução francesa.
Decoração de interiores evocando a Idade Média. Nós também podemos admirar um jardim suspenso chamado "as Cruzadas", onde crescem as plantas, flores e arbustos cultivados na Idade Média.
Abandonada durante a Revolução francesa, este forte fortaleza, invadido pela vegetação, foi resgatado em 1966, por seus atuais proprietários. Mobilado e habitada, assim, é mais uma vez um permanece acolhedor, aberto para visitantes. Este castelo pertencia a Joana, esposa de João, o Bom, para a Catarina de Medici e a rainha Margot. A rodada caminho, descobrimos um vasto panorama da Monts du Sancy em Livradois-Forez. Apresentação de uma bela lareira, um românica lareira, cilíndrica, único, em um castelo na França.
[fonte : centro de frança : www.auvergne-centrefrance.com/geotouring/patrimoi/chateau...]
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2018 NJ BALD EAGLE PROJECT REPORT
by: Larissa Smith, CWF Wildlife Biologist
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ in partnership with the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, Endangered and Nongame Species Program, has released the 2018 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report.
“Two hundred-four nest sites were monitored during the nesting season, of which 185 were documented to be active (with eggs) and 19 were territorial or housekeeping pairs. Thirty new eagle pairs were found this season, 20 in the south, nine in central and one in the north. One hundred-twenty-one nests (66%) of the 182 known-outcome nests produced 172 young, for a productivity rate of 0.94 young per active/known-outcome nest. The failure rate was well above average with 61 nests (33%) failing to produce. The Delaware Bay region remained the state’s eagle stronghold, with roughly half of nests located in Cumberland and Salem counties and the bayside of Cape May County.”
The number of active nests has increased while the number of young eagles fledged has decreased since a high of 216 young fledged in 2016. During the 2018 eagle nesting season there was an abundance of cold, wet, windy and snowy weather which was the cause for a portion of the nest failures. As the eagle population increases, there are more eagles competing for territories. This can also be a contributing factor in nest failures. NJ is still in the range of 0.9 to 1.1 young per nest which is needed for population maintenance with a productivity rate of 0.94 young per known-outcome/active nest in 2018. The 2018 NJ Eagle Project Report has all the details on the project including telemetry, re-sightings and recoveries.
The success of the eagle project is due to the tremendous dedication of the NJ Eagle Project Volunteers. They monitor the nests in all types of conditions and education people about the eagles with enthusiasm.
Link to the 2018 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report: www.conservewildlifenj.org/downloads/cwnj_852.pdf
2018 NJ BALD EAGLE PROJECT REPORT
by: Larissa Smith, CWF Wildlife Biologist
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ in partnership with the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, Endangered and Nongame Species Program, has released the 2018 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report.
“Two hundred-four nest sites were monitored during the nesting season, of which 185 were documented to be active (with eggs) and 19 were territorial or housekeeping pairs. Thirty new eagle pairs were found this season, 20 in the south, nine in central and one in the north. One hundred-twenty-one nests (66%) of the 182 known-outcome nests produced 172 young, for a productivity rate of 0.94 young per active/known-outcome nest. The failure rate was well above average with 61 nests (33%) failing to produce. The Delaware Bay region remained the state’s eagle stronghold, with roughly half of nests located in Cumberland and Salem counties and the bayside of Cape May County.”
The number of active nests has increased while the number of young eagles fledged has decreased since a high of 216 young fledged in 2016. During the 2018 eagle nesting season there was an abundance of cold, wet, windy and snowy weather which was the cause for a portion of the nest failures. As the eagle population increases, there are more eagles competing for territories. This can also be a contributing factor in nest failures. NJ is still in the range of 0.9 to 1.1 young per nest which is needed for population maintenance with a productivity rate of 0.94 young per known-outcome/active nest in 2018. The 2018 NJ Eagle Project Report has all the details on the project including telemetry, re-sightings and recoveries.
The success of the eagle project is due to the tremendous dedication of the NJ Eagle Project Volunteers. They monitor the nests in all types of conditions and education people about the eagles with enthusiasm.
Link to the 2018 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report: www.conservewildlifenj.org/downloads/cwnj_852.pdf
2018 NJ BALD EAGLE PROJECT REPORT
by: Larissa Smith, CWF Wildlife Biologist
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ in partnership with the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, Endangered and Nongame Species Program, has released the 2018 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report.
“Two hundred-four nest sites were monitored during the nesting season, of which 185 were documented to be active (with eggs) and 19 were territorial or housekeeping pairs. Thirty new eagle pairs were found this season, 20 in the south, nine in central and one in the north. One hundred-twenty-one nests (66%) of the 182 known-outcome nests produced 172 young, for a productivity rate of 0.94 young per active/known-outcome nest. The failure rate was well above average with 61 nests (33%) failing to produce. The Delaware Bay region remained the state’s eagle stronghold, with roughly half of nests located in Cumberland and Salem counties and the bayside of Cape May County.”
The number of active nests has increased while the number of young eagles fledged has decreased since a high of 216 young fledged in 2016. During the 2018 eagle nesting season there was an abundance of cold, wet, windy and snowy weather which was the cause for a portion of the nest failures. As the eagle population increases, there are more eagles competing for territories. This can also be a contributing factor in nest failures. NJ is still in the range of 0.9 to 1.1 young per nest which is needed for population maintenance with a productivity rate of 0.94 young per known-outcome/active nest in 2018. The 2018 NJ Eagle Project Report has all the details on the project including telemetry, re-sightings and recoveries.
The success of the eagle project is due to the tremendous dedication of the NJ Eagle Project Volunteers. They monitor the nests in all types of conditions and education people about the eagles with enthusiasm.
Link to the 2018 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report: www.conservewildlifenj.org/downloads/cwnj_852.pdf
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Medieval bridge over the river Fluvia to the village Besalu in Catalonia Spain. After several visits, I finally captured a strong reflection of the beautiful Romanesque bridge, which was constructed in the 12th century. The old part of the village is exceptionally well conserved and contains many interesting historic buildings. It played an important role in the early Middle Ages where it was the capital of the county La Garrotxa. In case you happen to like one of my photographs, I would like to mention that I sell prints of my best ones at the print-on-demand site Redbubble (www.redbubble.com/people/kimvbpedersen/).
America Black Bear of North Carolina
There are three species of bears in North America—the Polar ear, Brown Bear (Grizzly), and Black Bear. The Black Bear is the only species found in North Carolina or anywhere in the eastern United States and is an important part of our cultural, historical and natural heritage.
In North Carolina, the Black Bear is usually black with a brown muzzle and sometimes a white patch on its chest. Bears have five toes on each foot, with sharp curved claws that help them climb trees and feed on insects and grubs in decaying logs. Black Bears rely mostly on their sense of smell and hearing due to their average (similar to humans’) eyesight, but are adept at climbing, running, swimming and digging. They can run as fast as 35 miles per hour!
Before Europeans came to the New World, Black Bears lived in all forested regions of North America and were abundant in North Carolina. However, Black Bears were often killed by early settlers to protect their families, crops and livestock. In time, bears across the state were also impacted by habitat loss from agricultural development and clear-cutting. By the mid-1900s, bears were only found in the most remote mountains and coastal swamps of our state. Then in the 1920s, the American chestnut blight (a tree-killing fungus) hit the Mountain Region, destroying the most important nut-producing tree for bears. As a result, bear populations suffered.
However, thanks to science-based management and bear sanctuaries, Black Bears have made a remarkable recovery in population and range. Black Bear expansion has occurred naturally as bears have moved into suitable habitats. As of 2012, there were approximately 17,000 bears in the state, occupying 61% of the state’s total land area.
For more Info: www.ncwildlife.org/Portals/0/Conserving/documents/Profile...
Location: Teck Lim Road at Keong Saik Street.
This building was built when I wasn't even born yet. It managed to survive through the course of history including the Japanese invasion of Singapore. On the right background is The Pinnacle at Tanjong Pagar, one of Singapore's tallest and most expensive place to own.
Teck Lim Road
Teck Lim Road is a one-way road linking Keong Saik Road to Neil Road in Chinatown within the Outram Planning Area of Singapore. The road is lined with conserved quaint shophouses and houses a number of budget hotels and F & B outlets. –Wikipedia
About Keong Saik Street
Once a famous Red Light (prostitution) district of Singapore the area has now been conserved and converted into an entertainment district in Chinatown. The prostitution business has since shifted over to Geylang where it is still popular for those looking for some pleasure.
Shot taken on the fly handheld.
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L'original de ce tableau est conservé au musée des Beaux Arts de Gand (Gent).
You should know that it is not the original works that are exhibited at the Jheronimus Bosch Art Center but high quality photos in the original size of the work framed optimally. You can manipulate the triptychs.
In 2016, there was a big exhibition that had a lot of success with the original works at the Noordbrabants museum which adjoins the Stedelijk museum, but you could hardly get close and the cameras were forbidden.
The original of this painting is kept in the museum of Beaux Arts of Gand (Gent).
Il faut savoir que ce ne sont pas les oeuvres originales qui sont exposées au Jheronimus Bosch Art Center mais bien des photos de grande qualité au format original de l'oeuvre encadrées de façon optimale. Vous pouvez manipuler les triptyques.
En 2016, il y a eu une grande exposition qui a eu énormément de succès avec les oeuvres originales au Noordbrabants museum qui jouxte le Stedelijk museum, mais vous pouviez à peine approcher et les appareils photos étaient interdits.
NEW JERSEY 2017 BALD EAGLE PROJECT REPORT
ANOTHER PRODUCTIVE YEAR FOR NJ’S EAGLES
by Larissa Smith, CWF Wildlife Biologist
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ in partnership with the NJ Endangered and Nongame Species Program has released the 2017 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report. In 2017, 178 eagle nests were monitored during the nesting season. Of these nests 153 were active (with eggs) and 25 were territorial or housekeeping pairs. One hundred and ninety young were fledged.
In 2017 the number of active nests was three more than in 2016, but the number young fledged decreased by 27 from a record high of 216 fledged in 2016. The productivity rate this season of 1.25 young/active nest is still above the required range of 0.0 to 1.1 for population maintenance. Productivity could be lower this season for many reasons including weather, predation and disturbance to the nesting area. In 2017 nest monitors reported several instances of “intruder” eagles at nests which did disrupt the nesting attempts of several pairs. One of these “eagle dramas” unfolded at the Duke Farms eagle cam watched by millions of people. An intruder female attempted to replace the current female. This harassment interrupted the pairs bonding and copulation and no eggs were laid.
This year’s report includes a section on Resightings of banded eagles. Resightings of NJ (green) banded eagles have increased over the years, as well as eagles seen in NJ that were banded in other states. These resightings are important, as they help us to understand eagle movements during the years between fledging and settling into a territory, as well as adult birds at a nest site.
For more info: www.conservewildlifenj.org/blog/2017/12/06/new-jersey-201...
New Jersey Bald Eagle Project Report | 2017 may be downloaded here: www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ensp/pdf/eglrpt17.pdf
"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses." Unknown.
When the Norman invaders, led by Richard de Clare (better known as Strongbow), arrived in Kilkenny in 1172, they decided to build a wooden fortress on the high ground next to the Nore River to protect this new area that they had just annexed to their conquests in Ireland. It was not until 20 years later when Strongbow's son-in-law built the first stone castle here, of which 3 towers are still preserved. Since then, the fortress changed hands until the English crown sold it to the powerful Butler family, who controlled not only the castle but a large area around it for centuries. When the castle stopped having a defensive function, it changed its appearance, suffering an important remodeling in the 19th century. A century later, in 1967, due to the deterioration that the building was suffering because of its abandonment, the Butler family decided to sell it for only 50 pounds to the Irish government, so they would be in charge of its restoration and conservation.
Despite the fact that the interior hasn´t conserved too much from the old Norman medieval fortress, the castle of Kilkenny preserves an imposing exterior architecture that is at the same time of great beauty. The gardens that surround it are an ideal place to walk quietly, and while the sun is setting, moments before they close their doors, you can enjoy the warm sunlight on its structure and on the beautiful rose garden located in front of its northern facade. No doubt that this is an ideal place for a photograph at the golden hour, especially when the leaves on the ground and the striking colors of autumn are included in the composition.
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"Podemos quejarnos porque los rosales tienen espinas, o regocijarnos porque los rosales tienen rosas." Anónimo.
Cuando los invasores normandos, liderados por Richard de Clare (más conocido como Strongbow), llegaron a Kilkenny en 1172, decidieron construir una fortaleza de madera en un terreno elevado junto al Río Nore para proteger así esta nueva zona que acababan de anexionar a sus conquistas en Irlanda. No fue hasta 20 años más tardes cuando el yerno de Strongbow construyó aquí el primer castillo de piedra, del cual se conservan aún 3 torres. Desde entonces, la fortaleza fue cambiando de manos hasta que la corona inglesa la vendió a la poderosa familia Butler, quienes controlaron no solo el castillo sino una amplia zona a su alrededor durante siglos. Cuando el castillo dejó de tener una función defensiva, fue cambiando de aspecto, sufriendo una importante remodelación en el siglo XIX. Un siglo más tarde, en 1967, debido al deterioro que el edificio estaba sufriendo por su abandono, la familia Butler decidió venderlo por solo 50 libras al gobierno irlandés, para que este se encargara de su restauración y conservación.
A pesar de que ya poco queda en su interior de la antigua fortaleza medieval normanda, el castillo de Kilkenny conserva una arquitectura exterior imponente y a la vez de gran belleza. Los jardines que lo rodean son un lugar ideal para pasear tranquilamente, y al caer la tarde, instantes antes de que se cierren sus puertas, se puede disfrutar de la cálida luz del sol sobre su estructura y sobre el precioso jardín de rosas situado frente a su fachada septentrional. Sin duda, este es un lugar ideal para una fotografía a la hora dorada, más aún cuando se incluyen las hojas caídas y los llamativos colores del otoño en la composición.
2018 NJ BALD EAGLE PROJECT REPORT
by: Larissa Smith, CWF Wildlife Biologist
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ in partnership with the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, Endangered and Nongame Species Program, has released the 2018 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report.
“Two hundred-four nest sites were monitored during the nesting season, of which 185 were documented to be active (with eggs) and 19 were territorial or housekeeping pairs. Thirty new eagle pairs were found this season, 20 in the south, nine in central and one in the north. One hundred-twenty-one nests (66%) of the 182 known-outcome nests produced 172 young, for a productivity rate of 0.94 young per active/known-outcome nest. The failure rate was well above average with 61 nests (33%) failing to produce. The Delaware Bay region remained the state’s eagle stronghold, with roughly half of nests located in Cumberland and Salem counties and the bayside of Cape May County.”
The number of active nests has increased while the number of young eagles fledged has decreased since a high of 216 young fledged in 2016. During the 2018 eagle nesting season there was an abundance of cold, wet, windy and snowy weather which was the cause for a portion of the nest failures. As the eagle population increases, there are more eagles competing for territories. This can also be a contributing factor in nest failures. NJ is still in the range of 0.9 to 1.1 young per nest which is needed for population maintenance with a productivity rate of 0.94 young per known-outcome/active nest in 2018. The 2018 NJ Eagle Project Report has all the details on the project including telemetry, re-sightings and recoveries.
The success of the eagle project is due to the tremendous dedication of the NJ Eagle Project Volunteers. They monitor the nests in all types of conditions and education people about the eagles with enthusiasm.
Link to the 2018 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report: www.conservewildlifenj.org/downloads/cwnj_852.pdf
This shot goes out to my friend Javier, who just increased the size of his family by one late last night. Cheers to him and his family, and welcome to the world Alec!
The San Francisco Bay is a special place. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s special. I had a friend and college shoot me an email about trying to get out of a photographic funk and coming back off a hiatus. He was specifically asking me for ideas regarding motivation. “where do you go when you need to be inspired?” he asked me. The list of places which would qualify for me is long indeed, and the geography that list would cover is vast. But living where we do, there’s no place like SF to provide endless possibilities.
Whether your preference is photographing people, architecture, landscapes, icons of the globe, or a study on what happens when man and nature meet, there is no place like it.
I have traveled to this spot at least 7 times attempting to catch fog like this, each time the fog being too high with zero visibility. Last week, on my birthday, I finally was able to witness this event first hand. If you’ve never stood in the Marin Headlands and looked out towards San Francisco swallowed up in an ocean of fog… well, I don’t know what to tell you besides you’re missing out.
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The White Cliffs of Dover’s rare chalk grass land requires the conservation work of both the human and equine variety to ensure that the veritable treasure trove of flora and fauna found on the cliffs can thrive.
We care for 8km of the White Cliffs of Dover. The cliffs are not only a national landmark but also an important place for rare species of wildlife, including butterflies, birds and wildflowers.
The chalk downland or calcareous grassland that is found on the cliff tops is formed where the chalk eroded to form gently rolling hills. Here where the downland meets the sea, the chalk's face is exposed to form the famous White Cliffs.
A combination of shallow soils which are exposed to the wind and rain make it difficult for large plants to become established. In this harsh environment no single type of plant can dominate, instead, small clumps or patches of a wide variety of plants thrive together.
Historically, this chalk grassland was created by allowing animals to graze the cliff tops. This traditional form of agriculture created the landscape that we see today; however, modern farming techniques including the use of fertilizers, herbicides and even tractors, can easily destroy it.
A Detailed Look
This image was taken at the Hawk Conservancy Trust (Andover, Hampshire) which is an award winning visitor centre and a registered charity that works to conserve birds of prey and their habitats in the UK and overseas...Well worth a visit, not only to see a magnificent collection of birds but to also grab some wonderful photographs.