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Now for a look at the east side of the 100 block of N. State St. in downtown Jerseyville. This block is in the heart of the Jerseyville Downtown Historic District that was listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1986. The district encompasses the commercial center of Jerseyville, and includes most of the city's historic commercial buildings, which were built along State Street (U.S. Route 67) and its cross streets from 1867 to 1929. With the exception of the previously posted Jersey County Courthouse and Jerseyville Carnegie Public Library, the buildings in the district are mainly one-and two-story brick commercial style structures; other architectural influences in the district include Richardsonian Romanesque, Greek Revival, Italianate, and Chateauesque.
Five of the buildings on the east side of the 100 block of N. Main St. are contributing buildings to the Jerseyville Downtown Historic District. All are 2-story brick, commercial buildings constructed between 1888 and 1910.
From right to left, the second building (gray) from the corner at 103-105 N. State St. was constructed in 1900 and is unnamed. Next door at 107-109 N. State St., is the Laufkoelter Building, which was constructed in 1903.
At mid-block, next to the Laufkoelter Building, is the Jacoby Bros. Building at 111 N. State St. built in 1910. From this location the Jacoby Brothers sold furniture, carpets and wallpaper. The fourth contributing building is found next door at 115 N. State St. This unnamed building was completed in 1910.
The fifth and final building contributing to the historic district in this block is the Brockman Building on the southeast corner of N. State and E. Exchange St. This Italianate-style structure was built in 1888 for a bakery and confectionary store, and is the oldest building on the block.
The Southern Illinois City of Jerseyville is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Jerseyville as of the 2020 U.S. Census was 8,337.
Nome. C'est la pureté du bokeh qui m'a frappé dans ces 2 images. Les grands espaces. The pure BG was appealing in both shots. The foreground contributes well to that soft ambiance here.
Another take on Halnaker tunnel taken from a different point of view. I like how the shadow and light pattern on a bright sunny day contributes to the geometry of the image..
My sister made this cork board for me. It is enclosed in an old picture frame and looks beautiful. I obviously was more than willing to help with contributing the corks from drinking wine.
Heinz Memorial Chapel is a Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmark[ and a contributing property to the Schenley Farms National Historic District on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. 127
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A corner view of the Fiddick House in Galena. John Fiddick was born in Cornwell, England in 1826. He immigrated to the United States in 1841, and became a prominent dry goods merchant in Galena. Fiddick built this beautiful Second Empire style mansion in 1859, with additions made in 1883. He lived to the age of 92, and is buried in Galena's Greenwood Cemetery along with his wife, Mary.
This angle also provides a glimpse of the Asa Haile Row House next door. This Federal-style brick home with Greek Revival accents was constructed in 1856 for Asa Haile Row, a riverboat captain and successful mason. Both the Fiddick House and Row House are contributing properties in the Galena Historic District which encompasses 85 percent of the City of Galena and includes more than 800 properties. The Galena Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, with modifications in 2013.
Galena is the seat of Jo Daviess County in the northwest corner of Illinois. This is the unglaciated area of northwestern Illinois. The rolling hills, history and abundant 19th century architecture draws visitors from throughout the country. The estimated population of Galena in 2019 was 3,158.
I have been for a little roadtrip through some of Australia`s Alpine areas for a few weeks . This was one of the few days I locked in as I was meeting Tony Brown from Canberra to explore some more of Kosciuszko NP around the Main Range and Ramshead . My brother in law accompanied me on the journey so we headed up Mt Kosciuszko first as he hadn`t climbed it before and then headed over to North Ramshead to the semi frozen tarn and tors .We had a beautiful clear morning but the wind was picking up as we climbed Mt Kosciuszko , the rime {ice build up into the wind } was amazing .We could hardly stand in the wind on top of Kosciuszko , I found myself being tripped by my leg being blown into the other numerous times . As we arrived here the weather changed and we had to wait for breaks in the cloud as we were flat out seeing the tor at this distance most of the time in the whiteout but it did contribute to the wintery mood . We were certainly well looked after with timing and conditions here .As the light started breaking through I shot a couple of panos and it all disappeared again .This day capped a great trip .We were planning to stay for sunset and some night shots but shortly after this we didn`t see the sky again so we wisely started heading back in some challenging navigational conditions . We were planning to hike the main range track the next day but it started raining the next morning .
We ended up hiking about 30 klms that day, we did about 160 klms on the trip many with laden backpacks to explore and photograph some areas and reached many peaks.
We drove a little over 5000 klms also
This is a seven shot stitch
So I was paparazzied. This is one of 5 pictures total I've contributed for Rumors Magazine, you actually can read it.
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Grey-crowned Babbler
Scientific Name: Pomatostomus temporalis
Description: The Grey-crowned Babbler is the largest of Australia's four babbler species. It is dark brown-grey above, with a distinctive grey crown stripe and a dark face mask that contrasts with a white eyebrow. The chin and throat are white, running into a pale grey lower breast. It has a long, curved bill, short rounded wings with cinnamon brown wing patches and a long tail tipped white. The eye is pale yellow in adults. There is a darker-coloured subspecies, rubeculus, in north-western Australia (often called the Red-breasted Babbler), that has a rufous lower breast and darker crown stripe. The Grey-crowned Babbler is a noisy and gregarious bird, usually found in small groups of four to twelve, and is often seen on the ground or in low trees. It is sometimes called the Yahoo, after one of its calls.
Similar species: The Grey-crowned Babbler lacks the dark crown of other babblers and has a yellow rather than a dark eye.
Distribution: The Grey-crowned Babbler is widespread throughout north-western, northern, central and eastern Australia. It is also found in Papua New Guinea.
Habitat: The Grey-crowned Babbler is found in open forests and woodlands, favouring inland plains with an open shrub layer, little ground cover and plenty of fallen timber and leaf litter. May be seen along roadsides and around farms. In south-east Melbourne, small populations survive on golf courses.
Seasonal movements: Sedentary.
Feeding: Grey-crowned Babblers feed on insects and other invertebrates and sometimes eat seeds. They forage in groups of two to fifteen birds on the ground among leaf litter, around fallen trees and from the bark of shrubs and trees (they tend to use trees more than other babblers).
Breeding: Grey-crowned Babblers live and breed in co-operative territorial groups of two to fifteen birds (usually four to twelve). Groups normally consist of a primary breeding pair along with several non-breeding birds (sometimes groups may contain two breeding pairs or two females that both breed). Most members of the group help to build nests, with the primary female contributing the most effort. Two types of nest are built: roost-nests (usually larger and used by the whole group) and brood-nests (for the breeding females), and often old nest sites are renovated and re-used from year to year. The large domed nests are placed in a tree fork 4 m - 7 m high and are made of thick sticks with projections that make a hood and landing platform for the entrance tunnel. The nest chamber is lined with soft grass, bark, wool and feathers. The brooding female (sometimes more than one) is fed by the other group members and all help to feed the nestlings. Larger groups tend to raise more young, and two broods are usually raised per season.
Calls: Loud scolding and chattering calls: 'wee-oo'. Also distinctive 'ya-hoo' duet by breeding female ('yah') and male ('ahoo') repeated six to eight times.
Minimum Size: 25cm
Maximum Size: 29cm
Average size: 27cm
Average weight: 81g
Breeding season: July to February
Clutch Size: Usually two to three, up to five if more than one female.
Incubation: 23 days
Nestling Period: 23 days
(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net)
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It's my favourite time of year on Flickr again: Roid Week! Go to the pool right now and check it out - there's some fantastic work there, and it's not too late to contribute, it'll be running all week!
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25-march-2022: Lake Cerknica (now only Cerknica Basin/Cerkniško polje), although with variations in water level, in the past was present for most of the year (there have been many years in which it has always been present), often reaching the dimensions that make it, temporarily, the largest lake in the State, while the periods of emptying were very rare and short (from a few days to a maximum of 2-3 weeks), resulting, at least until the 1990s, the ONLY EXAMPLE in the World of fish adaptation to survive in the aquifers in complete darkness for even 15-20 days; the fish re-emerged, alive, when the rains returned, together with the water coming out of the sinkholes that become resurgences.
So, a symbol of life.
But...
For about twenty years now, and more and more markedly year after year, the water disappears for ever longer times (now we are talking about months, not days or a couple of weeks) and with great frequency, even in the wettest seasons, such as spring and autumn, naturally fish fauna that ends up in the sinkholes today, dies.
So, what was a miracle of life has turned into a no-return tunnel of death and all this in front of my eyes, in my short life.
More in general...
Nature has altered its weather patterns and now the change has become climatic, it is no longer a matter of single, local, episodes or anomalies, but of a now full-blown "new normal".
This has a series of consequences on the environment that will become progressively more serious and will lead to a real economic crisis to try to pay for the damages (I would no longer speak of prevention, that phase, highly ignored, is now over) and water, in many places in the world it will become much more expensive than oil or gas.
Surface desertification has many faces and they all converge in that direction, especially in the Mediterranean area, as far as Europe is concerned.
It must be known that rain also contributes to desertification, with an irregular distribution in time, space and quantity and often with extreme phenomena, heavy rains "wash away" the soil, depleting it in full harmony with the long dry periods, they work together.
The areas that in the past lived on precarious natural balances are now the first (of a long series) that show clear signs of change...already happened once it became evident!
I don't know how much it affects man, I'm only interested in people being aware of the real situation.
What is certain is that the changes are evident even to a blind person and sincerely, although frequently harmful, rains of any kind, for the water tables, are absolutely necessary and I don't want to hear more people complain if they have to open the umbrella, they are blasphemies for Nature!!!
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh
India
Anyone interested in seeing one of the festivals held in India, check out the image in the first comment section.
The red junglefowl (Gallus gallus) is a tropical bird in the family Phasianidae. It ranges across much of Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia. It was formerly known as the Bankiva or Bankiva Fowl. It is the species that gave rise to the chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus); the grey junglefowl, Sri Lankan junglefowl and green junglefowl have also contributed genetic material to the gene pool of the chicken.
Evidence from the molecular level derived from whole-genome sequencing revealed that the chicken was domesticated from red junglefowl about 8,000 years ago, with this domestication event involving multiple maternal origins. Since then, their domestic form has spread around the world where they are kept by humans for their meat, eggs, and companionship.
The range of the wild form stretches from India, Nepal and Bangladesh in the west, and eastwards across southern China, to Indochina; south/southeast into Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia. Junglefowl/Chickens were one of three main animals (along with domesticated pigs and dogs) carried by early Austronesian peoples from Island Southeast Asia in their voyages to the islands of Oceania in prehistory, starting around 5,000 years BP. Today, their modern descendants are found throughout Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia.
Red junglefowl prefer disturbed habitats and edges, both natural and human created. Apparently, the forage and thick cover in these sorts of areas are attractive to junglefowl, especially nesting females. Junglefowl use both deforested and regenerating forests. - Wikipedia
My recent trip to Wales also saw the opportunity to visit a Tern colony and work on my flight photography.
The early morning light and a lack of heat haze due to an onshore breeze helped contribute to some excellent shots.
Both Common and Arctic Tern’s nest at Cemlyn Lagoon, the black tip to the bill helps tell them apart.
New dawn - A spectacular day dawns at Ribblehead Viaduct with a sky bursting with colour.
The Settle and Carlisle railway line is presently being used by Avanti West Coast a a diversionary route as the West Coast Main Line is shut (as is the M6) with the replacement of the Clifton bridge just outside Penrith.
I have a personal connection with the Ribblehead Viaduct and the Settle and Carlisle line. I joined the public campaign back in the mid 1980s to halt the proposed closure of the line with the cost of repairs to the Ribblehead Viaduct having been sighted as a main contributing factor to the economics for the closure of the line.
Not only being one of the formal 9000 or so objectors (+1 dog!) to the closure, I also wrote to my MP at that time (Anthony Beaumont-Dark), the Transport Minister (Michael Portfolio) and the Prime Minister (Margaret Thatcher), citing the importance of the line as a key diversionary route for the West Coast Main Line.
I received a personal reply from all three and a commitment from them to take my concerns and points forward. The line was eventually saved and the rest is history as they say.
I do feel some tiny vindication today with Avanti running their latest Evero class trains over the viaduct some 40 years later :-)
Ribblehead Viaduct, Yorkshire Dales National Park
Street artists Krimsone and Scott Nagy contributed this fascinating work to the 2021 Brisbane Street Artists Festival. It is located in Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, Brisbane within the Exhibition Grounds, well, at least on its perimeter wall. I think I am dreaming, no nightmare here!
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CITY OWAYSEUG
Artist: Luke Swinson (@lukeswinsonart)
Photographer: Taylor Jones (@someone)
Location: Gaukel Street (between Joseph and Charles Street)
Medium: Mixed media mural
Luke Swinson is a visual artist with Anishinaabe roots from Kitchener, Ontario. A member of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Luke’s work reflects his desire to better understand and reclaim his Indigenous culture. He seeks to promote cultural education and preservation through his art projects.
City Owayseug which means “city animals” in Anishinaabemowin is a reminder, in the heart of the city, of the relationship and responsibility we have to nature.
Using the street as a canvas, Swinson’s art contributes to an evolving transition of Gaukel Street into a pedestrian-first street and public space.
First Trust Company Building is a historic commercial building located at Broadway and State Street in Albany, New York, United States. It was designed by noted architect Marcus T. Reynolds and built in 1904. Currently, it is the main offices of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It is also a contributing property to the Downtown Albany Historic District.
The Great Cloisters are situated on the north side of the Canterbury Cathedral. It is a covered colonnade that encloses small square courtyards attached to the side of the Cathedral. The structure dates from the 14th century; it was planned and built in around 1400 by a Kentish Man, Stephen Lote. The highlight of the cloisters is the grandiose domed roof decorated with many painted shields and figures. The walkway served as a place for contemplation as well as for reading and writing. On the ceiling of the Cloisters are knobs that bear the arms of persons who have contributed money to the building and decoration of the Cathedral.
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A late afternoon scene along the 600 block of N. Main St. in downtown Bloomington. In this view the camera is pointed toward the north from Mulberry St.
The buildings on this block were all completed between 1873 and 1927, and all are contributing architectural properties in the Bloomington Central Business District listed in 1985 on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The district includes roughly twelve square blocks of the city and encompasses 140 buildings, 118 of which are contributing buildings to the district's historic character.
The architectural style of this block is primarily Italianate. Today these buildings are home to restaurants, bars, retail shops, commercial office space, and some residential apartments. From a historic standpoint, perhaps the most notable structure on the block is the R.P. Smith & Sons Building (3-story building, second from corner) which was designed and built as a center for one of Illinois' largest boot and sales wholesalers.
Bloomington is the seat of McLean County. It is adjacent to Normal, and is the more populous of the two principal municipalities of the Bloomington-Normal metropolitan area. Bloomington is home to State Farm Insurance, Country Financial and Beer Nuts. Illinois Wesleyan University is located here, while the neighboring city of Normal is home to Illinois State University and Heartland Community College. Bloomington is 135 miles (217 km) southwest of Chicago, and 162 miles (261 km) northeast of St. Louis. The estimated population of Bloomington in 2019 was 77,330, with a metro population of 191,067.
Windmills have become part of the Canarian landscape, silent witnesses of a past in which they played an important role in the economy of the islands. In the case of Fuerteventura, they existed profusely because this typology is developed mainly in arid or desert regions, taking the wind as a source of energy, to make up for the lack of water currents. To this contributed the almost permanent presence of air currents in the islands and the orography of the island, characterized by vast plains only "interrupted" by these peculiar constructions.
Their typologies are made up of two very different types, but one of them predominates numerically. The most abundant is defined by an architectural structure of flat circular plant, with truncated cone shape made of masonry, topped by an irregular conical or pyramidal wooden roof of which one of its parts is open to give exit to the axis of the blades. The interior is divided into two floors, with access to the upper floor by an interior staircase, in some cases, or exterior, in others. The other typology, of which there are fewer examples, is defined by a quadrangular building, on which rises a tower made with a framework of wooden railings, which supports the blades. In the center of the tower descends an axis that connects the gearing of the blades with the stones.
La Oliva, Fuerteventura, Islas Canarias
Ever seen a bird that looks like it's always in a rush? Meet the cream-coloured courser, a speedster of the sandy deserts!
These avian marathoners are known for their extraordinary ability to run swiftly across the ground, using their long legs to chase after insects and even small reptiles. Did you know they skip long-distance flights in favour of sprinting wherever they go? Talk about nature's own dedicated sprinters!
The typical lifespan of the Cream-coloured Courser (Cursorius cursor) is around 10 to 12 years in the wild.
This bird, native to arid regions of North Africa and the Middle East, shares similar longevity with related species like the Indian Courser (around 10 years) but tends to surpass the Double-banded Courser, which averages about 7 to 9 years.
These coursers, part of the pratincole and courser family, have adaptations for dry habitats, contributing to their survival despite harsh environmental conditions.
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A view of the west side of the 200 block of S. Main as seen from E. Market St. This intersection of S, Main and E. Market is on the southwest corner of the courthouse square. All of the buildings in this view are contributing properties in the Caldwell County Courthouse Square Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
On the corner at 201 S. Main St. is the S. J. Henderson Building constructed in 1889-1890, and which originally housed the dry goods business of a Mr. A. Weinbaum. The large painted mural on the north side of the building proudly declares Lockhart as the BBQ Capital of Texas, a honor bestowed upon this community in 1999 by the Texas Legislature.
This one and a half story building with a parapet appears to be a two-story building. Along the upper portion of the east and northeast sides of th building are false slatted windows with round arches. Iron columns that once flanked the building's entrance have been removed.
At 203 and 205 S. Main St. are a pair of two-story commercial buildings. The closest of these is the August Walters Building that was constructed in 1890. August Walters was a saddle and harness maker, and also was a gunsmith.
This two-story brick and stone building has its main facade intact. Divided into three bays by brick pilasters, the first floor contains a central double door with rounded transom, flanked by wide display windows with rounded transoms. Three round arched windows pierce the second floor and are horizontally joined by a raised stringcourse joining the hood molds. The building is now painted blue with white trim.
To the immediate south of the August Walters Building at 205 S. Main St. is the E. L. Bowden Warehouse. Constructed in 1900 as a warehouse for Mr. Bowden's dry goods business, the facade of the building is now painted light blue with white trim.
The three-bay facade contains a central double door flanked by double windows on each side. Each of the openings are embellished by a segmental arched transom. The three second floor windows have segmental arches and are joined by a stringcourse.
Next, located at 211 S. Main St., is a three-story red brick structure with white stone trim that was built in 1925 for the Lockhart Masonic Lodge #690. On the corner, but blocked from our view by the Masonic Temple, is the Dr. Eugene Clark Library. Both the Masonic Temple and library will be shown in detail in an upcoming post.
Lockhart, a community of 14,811 at the 2020 census, is the seat of Caldwell County and is located just 30 miles south of the state capital in downtown Austin. Lockhart's square and downtown is filled with late 19th and early 20th century buildings, nearly all contributing properties to the historic district. The city's turn-of-the-century appearance has attracted the attention of film makers. Over 50 films for the theater and TV have been shot in whole or in part in Lockhart, including the 1996 Christopher Guest comedy film Waiting for Guffman and the 1993 drama What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
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DESCRIPTION OF HISTORIC PLACE
Gairloch Gardens is located at 1306 Lakeshore Road on the south side of Lakeshore Road, along the shore of Lake Ontario in the Town of Oakville. The property consists of a three storey stone and stucco residence that was constructed from 1923 to 1924.
The property was designated by the Town of Oakville in 1986 for its heritage value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (By-law 1986-192).
HERITAGE VALUE
Located at 1306 Lakeshore Road, Gairloch Gardens is a lake estate associated with two prominent Oakville locals. Colonel W.G. MacKendrick had the home built for his family in 1923. Upon his death, Toronto investment banker, James Gairdner, purchased the estate. Gairdner named the estate “Gairloch” after a small Scottish town. Upon Gairdner's death in 1972 the estate was bequeathed to the Town of Oakville for use as a park and gallery for contemporary artists.
Gairloch Gardens is a good example of Tudor style residence. Typical of this style is the stone and stucco exterior and steeply pitched roof. Continuing with this style are the tall narrow fenestrations with multi paned windows. The hip roof features a prominent cross gable with exposed beams between the first and second storey. The estate has many unique attributes such as a meandering stream, pond and formal gardens.
CHARACTER-DEFINING ELEMENTS
Character defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of Gairloch Gardens include the:
- proximity to Lake Ontario
- three storey stone and stucco exterior
- hip roof
- prominent cross gable
- original twelve and eighteen paned windows
- two large stone chimneys with decorative chimney pots
- exposed beams
- meandering stream
- pond
- formal garden areas within the park setting
Oficialmente conocido como Valle de Cuelgamuros desde octubre de 2022.
La nave de la basílica se excavó en la roca y está a un nivel más bajo para realzar el presbiterio y romper la monotonía de un espacio tan largo. Está dividida en cuatro tramos, marcados por series de grandes arcos fajones, cruzados en la bóveda para formar casetones.
Las dimensiones del templo actual son superiores a las de la primitiva perforación, que era de 11 por 11 metros, ahora tiene un ancho de 18 metros. Las dificultades técnicas de la ampliación del túnel fueron muy grandes por la estructura granítica del risco, con diaclasas que podían producir desprendimientos, hasta el punto de que se tomó la decisión de macizar el túnel existente con los escombros de la ampliación del suelo y costados, y una vez terminada y consolidada esta, proceder al vaciado total. En agosto de 1954 se realizó el revestimiento interior, con grandes arcos fajones hormigonados, así como los laterales y el suelo, lo que contribuye a la estabilidad del conjunto y a la sujeción de la masa de piedra que gravita sobre la bóveda.
Los muros de las capillas albergan los restos de miles de combatientes de ambos bandos de la Guerra Civil española (1936-1939).
The nave of the basilica was excavated in the rock and is at a lower level to enhance the presbytery and break the monotony of such a long space. It is divided into four sections, marked by series of large transverse arches, crossed in the vault to form coffered ceilings.
The dimensions of the current temple are greater than those of the original perforation, which was 11 by 11 meters. Now it has a width of 18 meters. The technical difficulties of expanding the tunnel were very great due to the granitic structure of the cliff, with joints that could cause landslides, to the point that the decision was made to solidify the existing tunnel with the debris from the expansion of the floor and sides. and once this is finished and consolidated, proceed to complete emptying. In August 1954, the interior lining was made, with large concreted transverse arches, as well as the sides and the floor, which contributes to the stability of the whole and to the support of the mass of stone that gravitates over the vault.
The walls of the chapels house the remains of thousands of combatants from both sides of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).
Loch Ard Gorge.
Molti dei punti di riferimento lungo la Great Ocean Road australiana crollano a causa delle condizioni meteorologiche o dei danni causati dall'acqua, il che contribuisce a creare un paesaggio in continua evoluzione.
Loch Ard Gorge.
Many of the landmarks along Australia's Great Ocean Road collapse due to weather or water damage, contributing to an ever-changing landscape.
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In 1988, the total population of this species was estimated at only 2,500 individuals. It is threatened with extinction due to the destruction of its habitats and illegal trade. In 2014, the Hyacinth Macaw moved up one position on the IUCN Red List, now being classified as "vulnerable" (VU).
Due to the fight against illegal trade and the creation of ecological reserves, the number of individuals of this species has increased slightly to approximately 4,000 in 2010. There are also conservation programs in the Pantanal for planting Manduvi and distributing artificial nests that may be contributing to the population increase of this Psittacidae.
Sadly due to the last fires in Pantanal, the species has been dramatically reduced.
Here you can see a wild Hyacinthy Macaw feeding at a Manduvi tree - Pantanal - Mato Grosso.
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This beautiful Queen Anne style house was constructed in 1890. The house is located on the west edge of the Jacksonville Historic District. Almost all architectural styles popular in Illinois from 1830 to the mid-1930s are represented in the district which was listed in 1978 on the National Register of Historic Places,
The central Illinois City of Jacksonville was founded in 1825 and is the seat of Morgan County. The population of Jacksonville was 17,616 at the 2020 census.
Such a delicate and enticing Vanda. I love the colors and patterns... from almost leopard to a pale pale purple and everything in between.
The name "Vanda" is derived from the Sanskrit name for the species Vanda tessellata. These are mostly epiphytes (plants, such as a tropical orchid or staghorn fern, that grow on another plant and depends on it for mechanical support but not nutrients.) Also called aerophyte, air plant.) but sometimes they are lithophytic (plants that grows on rock and derive their nourishment chiefly from the atmosphere. Or terrestrial (plants that grow on the ground) Vandas are distributed in India, Himalaya, SE Asia, Indonesia, the Philippines, New Guinea, southern China and northern Australia.
The genus is monopodial, that is they grow upward from a single point, adding leaves to the apex and the stem grows longer accordingly. Some have flat, typically broad, ovoid leaves (strap-leaves), while others have cylindrical (terete), fleshy leaves and are adapted to dry periods. The stems of these orchids vary considerably in size; there are miniature plants and plants that grow to several meters.
There are few to many flattened flowers growing on a lateral inflorescence. Most show a yellow-brown color with brown markings, but they also appear in white, green, orange, red and burgundy shades. The lip has a small spur. Vandas usually bloom every few months and the flowers last for two to three weeks.
This genus is one of the five most horticulturally important orchid genera, because it has some of the most magnificent flowers to be found in the entire orchid family. This has contributed much to the work of hybridists producing flowers for the cut flower market. Vanda coerulea is one of the few botanical orchids with blue flowers (actually a very bluish purple), a property much appreciated for producing interspecific and intergeneric hybrids. Vanda dearei is one of the chief sources of yellow color in Vanda hybrids.
Many Vanda orchids (especially Vanda coerulea) are endangered, because of habitat destruction. The export of wild-collected specimens of the Blue Orchid (Vanda coerulea) and other wild Vandas is prohibited worldwide, as all orchids are listed on Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.
Ponpimol X coerulea
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami FL
Die Maginot-Linie war eine massive Verteidigungslinie, die in den 1930er Jahren von Frankreich entlang seiner Ostgrenze gebaut wurde, um eine deutsche Invasion abzuschrecken. Sie wurde nach dem französischen Kriegsminister André Maginot benannt und bestand aus einem Netzwerk von Bunkern, Festungen, Tunneln und Verteidigungsmauern. Die Linie war mit modernster Technologie der damaligen Zeit ausgestattet, darunter unterirdische Eisenbahnen und Artilleriesysteme.
Allerdings umgingen die deutschen Streitkräfte im Zweiten Weltkrieg die Maginot-Linie, indem sie Frankreich über Belgien angriffen – ein strategisches Versäumnis, das zur Niederlage Frankreichs beitrug.
The Maginot Line was a massive series of fortifications constructed by France along its eastern border in the 1930s, intended to deter a German invasion. Named after French Minister of War André Maginot, the line featured a network of bunkers, forts, tunnels, and defensive walls with cutting-edge technology of the time, including underground railways and artillery systems. However, during World War II, German forces bypassed the Maginot Line by invading France through Belgium, a strategic oversight that contributed to its eventual fall. (Quelle: Internet)
Calendar cliché or not, mere mortals cannot resist this scene for its sheer 'stand-&-stare' qualities. (Mere mortals evidently don't drive white vans on the A82.)
Even late on in the morning a remarkable quality of light shone through. The compelling properties of that 'clingy' cumulus contributes to the overall wonder, also: a blank, blue sky would have photographically killed this image off, I reckon.
Konyaltii Beach at the west side of Antalya.
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A water lily is a type of aquatic plant belonging to the family Nymphaeaceae. It typically has large, flat leaves that float on the water's surface and produces beautiful, fragrant flowers that can be white, pink, yellow, or blue. Water lilies are commonly found in ponds and lakes, where they provide habitat for wildlife and contribute to the ecosystem.
The Importance of Farmland in Cornwall
More than 70% of Cornwall’s land is dedicated to agriculture, making it a vital part of the region’s economy and ecosystem. The fertile soil and favorable climate allow for the cultivation of a wide variety of crops, including fruits, vegetables, and cereals. Additionally, Cornwall is known for its dairy farming, producing high-quality milk and cheese.
The abundance of farmland in Cornwall not only provides us with nutritious food but also contributes to the preservation of the region’s natural resources. Sustainable farming practices, such as organic farming and agroforestry, can help enhance soil quality, reduce pollution, and support wildlife habitats. By working collaboratively with farmers, we can ensure that nature thrives alongside agricultural activities.
Exploring Cornwall’s Agricultural Landscape
Cornwall is home to expansive farmlands, with picturesque countryside vistas that attract visitors from around the world. The largest county in the South West, Devon, has around 72.4 percent of its land dedicated to commercial farm holdings, with a majority of it consisting of grasslands. This creates a lush and vibrant landscape that adds to Cornwall’s allure as a tourism hotspot.
Shot with the nikon D3 and the Nikon 50mm 1.4G.
The mouth of the Bega River on the NSW Far South Coast. This is one of the few rivers presently contributing sand size sediment to its adjoining embayment. This only occurs during floods when flow velocities are sufficient to move coarse sediment through the estuarine basin, facilitated by the extensive infilling that has occurred over the last few thousand years. Because of their size, these sands can continue to nourish Tathra Beach. In non-flood times, breaking waves aided by flood tide currents can sweep some of the sediment back into the estuary. The balance between river flow, tidal currents and onshore wave power also controls the frequency and duration of river mouth opening.
If so, here are some answers you could choose from:
1. It's embarrassing, I know, but I had no idea that Epstein was a delinquent paedophile.
2. Actually, I have never witnessed any wrongdoing.
3. Unfortunately enough I was introduced to Epstein, it wasn't my choice, but I did stay far longer than I should have.
4. I am male and gay, so could not possibly have had intercourse with underage girls.
5. I don't sweat, so it can't be me in that picture.
6. I didn't contribute. It's not my signature, and I didn't draw the female torso. Biden did.
Fuji X-Pro3. I am aware that there are more important matters in the world, but it is interesting to watch how some of the illuminati, literati and men of money and power wriggle out of this shady affair. Ah, yes, this is satire. Did you take it for the real thing?
Excerpt from urbanicity.com/hamilton/place/centennial-park/:
Centennial Park is a historic site for Dundas, situated at the end of the former Desjardins Canal which had contributed greatly to the development of the region in the mid-1800s. Thanks to a generous donation from students and alumni at Toyo Eiwa Jogakuin School in Japan, 37 cherry trees were planted in 2014 making the park quite a destination during the spring blossoms.
Duvall, WA.
Another river in fall shot.
The air in the Snoqualmie valley in fall is crisp and humid; the river grows fed by abundant rains, and the colors of the season show up in patches. The sun seems to contribute to the progression of red. The more sun, the faster the leaves turn color. The same sun that nourishes and feeds the plants in summer, seems to be telling the same plants that it is time to go to sleep in preparation for winter.
Observing nature in motion is such a pleasure. There is so much to learn from it.
A flag photo for our Flag Day.
It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777.
"The first “American” flag, the Continental Colors was comprised of 13 red and white alternating stripes and a Union Jack in the corner, was too similar to that of the British. George Washington soon realized that flying a flag that was even remotely close to the British flag was not a great confidence-builder for the revolutionary effort, so he turned his efforts towards creating a new symbol of freedom for the soon-to-be fledgling nation.
It is widely believed that Betsy Ross, who assisted the Revolutionary War effort by repairing uniforms and sewing tents, made the first American flag. However, there is no historical evidence that she contributed to Old Glory’s creation. It was not until her grandson William Canby held an 1870 press conference to recount the story that the American public learned of her possible role. It has since been confirmed that Francis Hopkinson, a delegate from New Jersey who signed the Declaration of Independence, designed the American flag."
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Happy Friday, and Flag Day!
The blue flag is a perfect example of why I love wildflowers and enjoy photographing them. The domesticated, garden iris is larger, more showy and comes in a variety of bright colors. But they are planted, fertilized and watered by humans and they contribute very little to the environment, other than their beauty. The wild iris has been on its own for eons, is beautiful in its own right, and provides food and pollen to native pollinators and other important critters. Photographed in the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge in western Wisconsin.
One of the 6 types of sparrows we have and the probably the rarest in the country. This is native to a vast range across temperate Eurasia and Southeast Asia. In India though its found in very few places and mostly in the Himalayan Mountain range.
The bird favors open woodlands, hedgerows, farmlands, and parks, particularly outside highly urban areas, where it often avoids competing directly with House Sparrows. It nests in natural cavities, buildings, or even disused nests of larger birds, typically laying five to six eggs per clutch. We visited the place during summer nesting time and the birds were busy carrying twigs and food to the nest. We also sighted 2 Magpies raiding these nests.
The diet is varied: seeds form the mainstay, but insects and other invertebrates are consumed, especially during the breeding season to nourish young birds.
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This beautiful bungalow was built in 1916 by Walter Crawford, a lumberyard owner. According to the Philip H. Decker book A Window On The Past. Residences of Jacksonville, Illinois: Their History And Design 1833-1925, it is one of the few houses in Jacksonville that was designed and to a large extent built by its original owner.
The one-and-a-half story house has a flat lapped clay tile roof which, according to Decker, was brought from France as ballast in a ship and gives the house something of the feeling of a country cottage. The house also features a country garden on the south and east sides, It is the result of Mrs. Crawford's abiding interest in China, the land where she was born and raised as a child of Methodist missionaries. Note the carved wooden gates on the right leading to the back yard.
The Walter Crawford House is contributing to the Jacksonville Historic District. Listed in 1978 on the National Register of Historic Places, almost all architectural styles popular in Illinois from 1830 to the mid-1930s are represented in the district.
The central Illinois City of Jacksonville was founded in 1825 and is the seat of Morgan County. The population of Jacksonville was 17,616 at the 2020 census.
Source: Decker, Philip H. A Window On The Past. Residences of Jacksonville, Illinois: Their History And Design 1833-1925. Morgan County Historical Society