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This Downy Woodpecker was hammering away with it's pointed bill, making a hole in this tree. A closer look at the head shows the eye covered by the nictitating membrane. The translucent nictitating membrane helps to moisten the eye as well as offer protection.
Canatara Park, Sarnia, ON
This Downy Woodpecker (f) was busy excavating a hole the tree along side a busy walking path and didn't seem to mind the attention from passersby.
Canatara Park, Sarnia, ON
From an old shot of mine.
"CONSTRUCTION" - SOTN Challenge #66
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"Roving Reporter Rich Border here, STOP TYPING, I'M BROADCASTING! This reporter has just discovered that Cormornant Construction has filed for Chapter Eleven bankruptcy and will cease construction immediately on what would have been a third bridge over the Tacoma Narrows, to my horror I witnessed many of the employees dive off of the unfinished structure into the cold deep waters below upon receiving the news.
Flybynight construction has stated that it will pick up where their failed competitor left off but only if the state comes up with a large deposit first, nothing from Olympia on that. In the meantime, WISDOT has stated that without the competition of the third bridge they will be raising the toll on the Gig Harbor side and adding a new one for those attempting to leave Tacoma. We now return you to Heidi, already in progress..."
Monasterio de Santa María la Real, Nájera, La Rioja, España.
El monasterio de Santa María la Real es un conjunto religioso situado en la ciudad de Nájera, en la comunidad autónoma de La Rioja (España). En él se encuentra el panteón de los reyes del reino de Nájera-Pamplona, antecesor del reino de Navarra. Al encontrarse Nájera en pleno Camino de Santiago y haber sido sede de monarcas navarros, la relevancia del monasterio de Santa María la Real fue elevada. Desde 2008 se encuentra dentro de parte de las instalaciones del monasterio la Escuela de Patrimonio histórico de Nájera, parte del IPCE y adscrita al Ministerio de Cultura.
El exterior del Monasterio de Santa María la Real de Nájera es una mezcla de diferentes estilos, fruto de su dilatada historia. Las necesidades de defensa hicieron que los muros fueran altos y que los contrafuertes tuvieran función de bastiones. El siglo XVII dejó la decoración de los muros y puertas y la torre cuadrangular. El pórtico de la iglesia se realizó entre los años 1621 y 1625.
Puerta de Carlos I, en gótico flamígero y escudo real con águila bicéfala
Dentro del monasterio distinguimos dos espacios fundamentales: el templo con el panteón Real, y el claustro, llamado de los Caballeros. El acceso al claustro se realiza por la llamada Puerta de Carlos I. Esta puerta es de estilo Gótico flamígero y aparece muy ornamentada; sobre ella hay un gran escudo real con las armas de Carlos I y un águila bicéfala. Este escudo se realizó en honor al rey, que contribuyó generosamente a la construcción del claustro.
Cúpula con trampantojo. A la derecha, pasamanos de la escalera Real
Al lado de la puerta, arranca la escalera de acceso al claustro superior. Esta escalera es de estilo renacentista y está cubierta por una cúpula semiesférica decorada con casetones pintados en trampantojo. El motivo central de la decoración es un ave: el pelícano. En ella figura la fecha de su construcción, año 1594, y recibe el nombre de Escalera Real.
The Monastery of Santa María la Real is a religious complex located in the city of Nájera, in the autonomous community of La Rioja, Spain. It houses the pantheon of the kings of the Kingdom of Nájera-Pamplona, the predecessor of the Kingdom of Navarre. Given Nájera's location on the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) and its history as a seat of Navarrese monarchs, the Monastery of Santa María la Real held great significance. Since 2008, the Nájera School of Historical Heritage, part of the Spanish Institute of Cultural Heritage (IPCE) and affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, has been located within part of the monastery's facilities.
The exterior of the Monastery of Santa María la Real in Nájera is a blend of different styles, reflecting its long history. Defensive needs led to high walls and buttresses that functioned as bastions. The 17th century saw the addition of decorative elements to the walls and gates, as well as the construction of the quadrangular tower. The church portico was built between 1621 and 1625.
Gate of Charles I, in Flamboyant Gothic style, with a royal coat of arms featuring a double-headed eagle.
Within the monastery, we can distinguish two main areas: the church with the Royal Pantheon, and the cloister, known as the Cloister of the Knights. Access to the cloister is through the so-called Gate of Charles I. This gate is in the Flamboyant Gothic style and is highly ornate; above it is a large royal coat of arms with the arms of Charles I and a double-headed eagle. This coat of arms was created in honor of the king, who generously contributed to the construction of the cloister.
Dome with trompe-l'œil. To the right, the handrail of the Royal Staircase.
Next to the gate, the staircase leading to the upper cloister begins. This staircase is in the Renaissance style and is covered by a hemispherical dome decorated with trompe-l'œil painted coffers. The central motif of the decoration is a bird: the pelican. It bears the date of its construction, the year 1594, and is called the Royal Staircase.
t is that time of year again and the spoonbills are starting to nest build. An amazing species and awesome to watch and photograph as they go about their daily routine !!!!
Wishing you a wonderful day and a very blessed one too !!
Le quotidien d'un chantier, c'est parfois aussi simple que ça...
Pourtant, derrière l'apparente simplicité de ce remplissage se cache la complexité du métier.
Un peu comme la photo, tout compte fait.
Not really sure what these guys are doing here. Looks like they are either putting in some framing for small windows, or they are taking a break. I just thought it was a cool pic.
Milpitas, California
Mandvi un centre de construction navale de 400 ans est une ville dans le district de Kutch dans l' état indien de Gujarat .
Construction progress of the Harbour Plaza residences developed by Menkes, and designed by architectsAlliance.