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Venice's 58th Biennial of modern art, one of the most acclaimed and controversial exhibitions in the world. www.labiennale.org/en/art/2019
The famous South Lawn underground car park at the University of Melbourne. This car park was used in the filming of Mad Max.
Built in 1971/72, this car park has aged as gracefully as myself. The design of the car park includes drainage from the ground above through the parabolic columns. Unique and controversial at the time.
I've visited here before but this time without my camera - had to use my phone, which forced me to think carefully about composition and lighting.
The 235-foot long (72m) Highland Eagle was seen in the early morning mist at Mackinaw City, Michigan. The London-based "supply vessel/offshore tug", built in 2003, is conducting rock sampling and other preparations for the controversial Enbridge Line 5 tunnel (an oil pipeline) in the Straits of Mackinac.
Enbridge, a Canadian company, was responsible for the 2010 oil spill in Marshall, Michigan, the largest inland oil spill in history that required five years of cleanup in the Kalamazoo River.
The controversial and sensational book by Prince Harry.
It is written "Darling boy, Mummy's been in a car crash."
HMM!
The controversial silos at White Bay, Sydney.
Strange signs encountered by me at White Bay, near Rozelle, in Sydney, on Wednesday 1st March, 2023.
Apparently we can: "Get almost anything on Uber Eats"
BUT absolutely: "No Giant Silos"
But my problem was just staying out of the way of random Mack trucks whilst taking photographs of silos.
What was a Mack truck doing there anyway?
A bizarre incident.
My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV with the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L lens.
Processed in Adobe Lightroom and PhotoPad Pro by NCH software.
In a "bird-rich" state like Florida, does the commonplace northern mockingbird deserve to reign as the official state bird?
According to the Florida Department of State Division of Historical Resources, the Mockingbird "is a superb songbird and mimic. Its own song has a pleasant lilting sound and is, at times, both varied and repetitive." The bird was put in place in 1927 under Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 3. The bird won over the Legislature in part because "the melody of its music has delighted the heart of residents and visitors to Florida from the days of the rugged pioneer to the present comer."
Someone else once wrote. "I am finishing this post the next day because I had to go buy a new computer after I threw my last one out the window when I read that Florida's state bird was the northern mockingbird. I cannot think of a more pathetic choice for one of the most bird-rich states in the nation. What's their state beverage, a half-glass of warm tap water?"
"The fact stands that four other states have the same official bird; Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. It's as overused as the northern cardinal (five states) and the western meadowlark (six states), and some make the convincing argument that every state should have its own bird."
Who would have ever "thunk" the Mockingbird could stir up so much controversy. The debate still "rages"!
I found this controversial little one along Joe Overstreet Road in Osceola County, Florida preparing to share its pleasant lifting sound to the world.
The Dancing House, or Fred and Ginger, is the nickname given to the Nationale-Nederlanden building. It was designed by the Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić in cooperation with Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry on a vacant riverfront plot. The building was designed in 1992 and completed in 1996.
The very non-traditional design was controversial at the time because the house stands out among the Baroque, Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings for which Prague is famous, and in the opinion of some it does not accord well with these architectural styles. The then Czech president, Václav Havel, who lived for decades next to the site, had avidly supported this project, hoping that the building would become a centre of cultural activity.
Gehry originally named the house Fred and Ginger (after the famous dancers Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers – the house resembles a pair of dancers but this nickname is now rarely used; moreover, Gehry himself was later "afraid to import American Hollywood kitsch to Prague",and thus discarded his own idea.
General cargo ship Peak Bergen in at Hatston pier with another load of the controversial Glensanda stone bought by Orkney Islands Council.
Lake Powell remains a controversial subject for people in the United States. For a visitor however it’s a wonderful sight this vast lake seemingly in the middle of the desert. The colours came out quite nicely on this early morning shot. Taken from my hotel room so no great work was involved in this work.
Lake Powell is a reservoir on the Colorado River, straddling the border between Utah and Arizona It’s the second largest man-made reservoir in maximum water capacity in the United States behind Lake Mead, Lake Powell was created by the flooding of Glen Canyon by the controversial Glen Canyon Dam, which also led to the creation of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, a popular summer destination. The reservoir is named for explorer John Wesley Powell, a one-armed American Civil War veteran who explored the river via three wooden boats in 1869. In 1972, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area was established. It is public land managed by the National Park Service, and available to the public for recreational purposes.
Lake Powell is 186 miles long and has 1,960 miles of shoreline, which is longer than the entire west coast of the continental United States.
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What has become the most.. Controversial locomotive in Michigan, scheme wise that is, as of late sits outside of the A&B's Jail shops in Mason Mi. This was the first time I had an opportunity to light up the locomotive and wanted to do it while it was still fresh and clean. The crew has just fired up the 821 and will soon go about their evening work of running LHF to Jackson. Two of the GP9's are still here and are used as needed, 1751 and 1760 but once the 6410 is operational the 9's will be used as need and may even be shifted around to other properties. And yes it’s that bright of a white.
I only shoot birds with my camera, and I didn't like the gunfire around me, but I found these guys quite fashionable.
I walked on land belonging to the Gjorslev Estate, which was built by a bishop in 1396. Part of the area is open to the public.
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A controversial design by Helmut Jahn, the James R. Thompson Center is definitely unique.
I loved the different reflections I found in the information kiosk here. Can you tell?
Satellite Beach, Florida, USA.
A controversial artificial reef project has brought renewed attention to the unique and beautiful sabellariid worm reef that runs along the shoreline of Satellite Beach. Built upon a substrate of coquina and only visible at low tide, the mounding structures seen here are typical of the colonies created by the tiny bristle worms. Sadly, three acres of this natural reef will be buried when new sand is brought in to replenish the beach. The barge and crane in the distance have been placing segments of the new artificial reef that is hoped will compensate for the damage.
Additional note: the worms build sand hoods over their tubes to protect themselves from drying out in the sun at low tide. Walking on a living worm reef crushes these hoods into the tubes, sealing them, and killing the worms. People should never walk on, scrape, or break pieces off the worm reefs. The mounds are usually surrounded by areas of sand and coquina so it's still possible to walk among the worm homes without causing any harm.
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The controversial so called 'Toaster' building at East Circular Quay in Sydney, still has a few very interesting features. One is the white granite colonnade leading the crowds towards Opera House and second may be this entry lobby to the underground Dandy Cinema with it's skylight with a 'moving' sculpture and very interesting floor pattern.
Fotografiska museum Stockholm. Besides providing many wonderful photo opportunities, Stockholm also offers one of the largest contemporary photography museums in the world. Located in the beautiful Stockholm harbor, Fotografiska focuses only on photography as an art form. Even the building, originally a custom service house, kept its original Art Noveau style during the renovation. Four major exhibits, along with 15 to 20 minor exhibits are featured each year.
Approaching the square at the main entrance is the interesting and controversial bronze sculpture by Dan Wolgers, a well known Swedish artist.
The Idea is That People Should Look A Certain Way in the Face of Tragedy
Thomas Hoepker/Magnum Photos/Harry Ransom Center
During the 9/11 attacks in NYC, Magnum photographer Thomas Hoepker shot what is perhaps the most controversial image created that day: a photo that appears to show a group of young people casually enjoying themselves while the World Trade Center burns in the background. Hoepker kept the image under wraps for four years and then caused quite a stir after publishing it in a 2006 book. Columnist Frank Rich wrote in the New York Times that “The young people in Mr. Hoepker’s photo aren’t necessarily callous. They’re just American.”
Three days after Rich’s column in the NYT, The Slate published an email from Walter Sipser, a Brooklyn artist and the man on the right hand side of the photo. Sipser had harsh words for both Hoepker and Rich:
We were in a profound state of shock and disbelief, like everyone else we encountered that day. Thomas Hoepker did not ask permission to photograph us nor did he make any attempt to ascertain our state of mind before concluding five years later that, “It’s possible they lost people and cared, but they were not stirred by it.” Had Hoepker walked fifty feet over to introduce himself he would have discovered a bunch of New Yorkers in the middle of an animated discussion about what had just happened. He instead chose to publish the photograph that allowed him to draw the conclusions he wished to draw, conclusions that also led Frank Rich to write, “The young people in Mr. Hoepker’s photo aren’t necessarily callous. They’re just American.” A more honest conclusion might start by acknowledging just how easily a photograph can be manipulated, especially in the advancement of one’s own biases or in the service of one’s own career.
Photographer Colin Pantall wrote a blog on this issue and how we look at images with expectations:
"The idea is that one should look a certain way in the face of tragedy, part of the simplistic narrative that is expected of people when they are part of a photograph – a simplistic narrative that does not have an equivalence in writing. Here it is easy to explain the contrast between the glorious sky and the casual dress, the trappings of the picnic and the relaxed poses. These are all allowed to happen, but when it comes to a photograph, God forbid if anybody is caught doing anything that lies outside a very narrow band of expected responses.
petapixel.com/2024/07/12/thomas-hoepker-who-shot-9-11s-mo...
A controversial design by Helmut Jahn, the James R. Thompson Center is definitely unique.
One of my favorite things about this building is the infinite amount of angles and reflections you can find to photograph.
This was created using an information kiosk as a reflective surface.
His controversial 1991 fibre-glass work, Forward in Birmingham's Centenary Square was destroyed by arson on 17 April 2003.
The statue carried a reference to DNA ("the secret of life") in connection with Maurice Wilkins, who went to school in Birmingham and worked at the University of Birmingham.
A controversial design by Helmut Jahn, the James R. Thompson Center is definitely unique.
One of my favorite things about this building is the infinite amount of angles and reflections you can find to photograph.
This was created using an information kiosk as a reflective surface.
If you'd like to join the protest, you are welcome to sign an on-line petition asking Flickr to look again at these controversial changes. Please click on the following link:
petitions.moveon.org/sign/change-flickr-back?source=s.em....
This might just be an art installation at MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), but the wreck might symbolise a lot more.
In 2004 the Australian sociologist, John Carroll, published a controversial take on the state of our civilisation. He called it, The Wreck of Western Culture (Scribe). scribepublications.com.au/books-authors/books/the-wreck-o...
Since then quite a number of thinkers have follow similar themes in their work, most notably the American political philosopher, Victor Davis Hanson. Western civilisation would appear to be on its last legs as foundational values have been eroded to the point of utter nihilism. Even today there are people in our countries who wonder aloud whether in fact democracy is finished.
The very fact that question is being asked, indicates that the civilisation which began with ancient Greek philosophy (and yes, Democracy) and was mediated throughout Western Europe by Roman law and governance, and fed by the spirituality of Christianity (which was in itself an offspring of Judaism), is facing a similar end to the first Roman Empire. The major difference this time is that the barbarians are not outside the gates of Rome, but within the very portals of power in our societies.
Thomas Jefferson (the drafter of the American Declaration of Independence) summed it up really with one simple statement.
"When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government."
No wonder there has been such an orchestrated campaign of disarming the people, both figuratively (through restrictions on the freedoms of association, speech and religion), and literally through the confiscation of weapons. We are at a major crossroads and only fools and ostriches don't see it.
It is quite fashionable today by those who wish to deny the imminent collapse of Western civilisation, to point to the success of Corporate Capitalism and the rise of Global networks of power (the UN, the WEF, various 'free trade agreements') as a sign that things are under control. But the price we continue to pay is the loss of liberty. As another American founding father, Benjamin Franklin once said: "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
We all found that to be true during the Covid plan-demic (no that is not a typo).
But don't take my word for this. Instead I would suggest you would be highly enlightened to hear what one of the world's leading psychiatrists and neuroscientists has to say about the link between socio-cultural breakdown, individual sanity and the mental health epidemic.
How Our Brains Turned Fools Woke - Dr. Iain McGilchrist
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxupgRr-qwI&t=65s
Since I'm not posting any new photos today let me go all the way heretical and also suggest you watch this one. Carl Benjamin used to be a Leftist. Not any more, and here is why.
The Rise of the Woke Was the DEATH of Liberalism - Carl Benjamin
Get it bc they're literal figures and they cause controversy whenever people talk about them (anyways I finally got the farmer from CMF and used his awesome pieces)
A somewhat controversial addition to the Ocean Reef Marina development is this large mobile tower. There are complaints that it is obtrusive and gets in the way of peoples ocean views.
I was returning from skateboarding when I saw a beam of sunlight break through the overcast day and light up this tower and crane so pulled over and snapped off a couple of shots. The light and colour is impressive
Controversial Monument commemorating the Battle of the Ebro.
The Tortosa City Council and the Tarragona Provincial Council withdrew some of the francoist symbols and dedications, so that the monument would be considered as a tribute to the dead of both sides and it has been declared a part of the cultural heritage of Catalonia.
Polémico Monumento conmemorativo de la Batalla del Ebro.
El Ayuntamiento de Tortosa y la Diputación de Tarragona retiraron algunos de los símbolos y dedicatorias franquistas, para que se considerase el monumento como un homenaje a los muertos de los dos bandos y ha sido declarado bien integrante del patrimonio cultural de Cataluña.
Comarca del Baix Ebre.
Tortosa (Tarragona/ Catalunya/ Spain)
es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monumento_conmemorativo_de_la_Batal...
A very controversial work that retains a special charm due to its extremely rigid geometries that recall the arches of the Colosseum.
Colosseo quadrato
Un opera molto discussa che conserva però un fascino speciale dato dalle sue geometrie estremamente rigide che ricordano però gli archi del Colosseo.
Named after one of the most controversial figures in Van Diemen's Land colonial history, the Batman Bridge spans the Tamar between Sidmouth and Hillwood. John Batman (1801-1839) was born in New South Wales and moved to Van Diemen's Land to become a grazier. But he was also a mercenary at heart. On behalf of the colonial government he hunted bushrangers and organised hunting parties to capture and remove indigenous people from their land.
Batman is most famous in Australia for the founding of Melbourne in 1835. Many people are unaware that at the time, Melbourne was an outpost of Launceston (Australia's third oldest city). At this point on the Tamar River at Deviot, Batman's boat Rebecca would have sailed past in 1835 on route to discovering "the place for a village" at the mouth of the Yarra River on Port Phillip Bay.
To be frank, John Batman had what we would probably call today a psychopathic personality. He was one of the most frightful individuals in early 19th century colonial history. He died aged 38 from syphilis.
There are strong calls for this bridge to be renamed.
John Batman's entry in the Australian Dictionary of Biography. adb.anu.edu.au/biography/batman-john-1752
A sculpture on the lawn of the Art Gallery of Burlington. I was trying to find some information on it, the only significant thing i read about it was that it was "controversial".. lol
UP PALG3-03 rocks its way thorugh St Francis,WI with UP 1111 "Powered by our People" leading the way. This unit has recived quite the backlash with all the cuts and closures being made within the UP, asking the question, Why use this unit right now?
It' probably controversial to say this, but I like nature that has been improved by man. Nature is swell, don't get me wrong, but I am always drawn to the places where man has improved something in nature. A great lodge, a bridge, heck, look at Going to the Sun Road in Glacier! Its the main attraction. Anything the CCC built during the depression is always my favorite part of the park, no mater which park. I like that they open up nature to so many others to fall in love with. There is a book called Last Child in the Woods that makes the argument that preservation has gone way too far (are you listening Parks Departments?). The idea is that if you close off nature to the select few, the fit, the rugged, then that group will keep getting smaller. They will have a hard time defending these places politically, and these places will start to disappear. On the flip side, if you open up these fantastic places with improved trails, cool bridges, and catwalk trails, more people see them, they fall in love, and greater numbers of people respect these places, want to actually fight to keep them. The more you share, the stronger these places will become.
So in this shot, in Johnston Canyon up in Canada, I just love that they took this great canyon, with a great river, and great trees, and did what any nature lover should do- bolt a catwalk to the side of the cliff. Oh yeah, that's my kind of nature. That's why this image features the catwalk as prominently as the river. I tried to really play with light in this image to pull you into the frame. Enjoy.
Walking across the human walk in Las Vegas my daughter attempts to capture this image and fails after a couple of attempts. I set it up and ask her to press the shutter. She has taken ownership of its composition ever since haha!
The darker sides of war such as deaths and injury of many innocent horses on the battlefield.
Vintage Olympus OM 28mm f3.5 lens.
A controversial design by Helmut Jahn, the James R. Thompson Center is definitely unique.
It's not like this place can't make you dizzy just by looking up. Adding a bit of intentional camera movement can really make your head spin.
Exhibition by controversial artist Maurizio Cattelan at Blenheim Palace.
Cattelan questions the meanings we attribute to flags and nationality, their power to inspire both love and hatred, to invoke feelings of belonging and difference.
Imagine
John Lennon
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion, too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace
You, you may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you will join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
OM 28mm f3.5 vintage lens.
For a vehicular parkway.
But it is for some. From the ground below.
This is the Lin Cove Viaduct from below. The most controversial component of the Parkway.
The idea for the Blue Ridge Parkway was born when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt visited the newly constructed Skyline Drive in Virginia in 1933. Then U.S. Senator Harry Byrd of Virginia suggested to the president the road should be extended to connect with the recently established Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Roosevelt convened the governors of Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee and asked that a planning team be created. On November 24, 1933, Interior Secretary Harold Ickes approved this “park-to-park” highway as a public works project.
Most of the construction was done by private contractors, but a variety of New Deal public works programs were also employed, including the Works Progress Administration (WPA), the Emergency Relief Administration (ERA), and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). When World War II began, approximately 170 miles were open to travel and another 160 miles were under construction. By the early 1950s, only half of the Blue Ridge Parkway was completed.
In the mid-1950s, the National Park Service launched a ten-year development program, called Mission 66, to mark the 50th anniversary of the agency's creation. The plan included an accelerated effort to complete construction of the Parkway by 1966. This initiative was very successful, finishing all of the Parkway’s construction with the exception of 7.7 miles at Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina. Grandfather owner, Hugh Morton, objected to the proposed construction at Grandfather, citing the fragility of the mountain’s ecology.
After years of negotiating, the revolutionary Linn Cove Viaduct – which had been constructed from the top down to protect the mountain’s terrain – opened in 1987, completing the Blue Ridge Parkway’s continuous 469-mile route.
Over 40 years from conception to completion.
As the last piece of the parkway to be completed, the Linn Cove Viaduct is a marvelous feat of engineering and environmental protection. Completed in 1983, at a cost of almost $10 million, the Linn Cove Viaduct is 1,243 feet long and contains 153 segments weighing 50 tons each. The American Society of Civil Engineers designated it a National Civil Engineering Landmark.
In order to prevent environmental damage and to allow construction to continue during severe winter weather, builders pre-cast sections indoors a few miles from the site using a process known as "match casting." Each new segment was cast against the segment preceding it.
The viaduct itself was the only access road for construction. Each pre-cast section was lowered by a stiff-leg crane and epoxied into position against the preceding segment. Steel cables threaded through the segments secured the entire bridge deck.
The viaduct was constructed from the top down to minimize disturbance to the natural environment. This method eliminated the need for a "pioneer road" and heavy equipment on the ground.
The only construction that occurred at ground level was the drilling of foundations for the seven permanent piers, on which the Viaduct rests. Exposed rock was covered to prevent staining from concrete, epoxy, or grout. Tinted with iron oxide, the concrete blends in with the existing rock outcroppings. The only trees cut were those directly beneath the superstructure.
A ribbon-cutting dedication ceremony on September 11, 1987, heralded the completion of the Parkway and the end, too, of a narrow and crooked 14-mile detour around Grandfather Mountain via the Tonahlossee Trail (U.S. 221).
The final section is not only a triumph of engineering and sensitivity to the environment; it is a joy to drive, safe but thrilling. Hugging the contours and Grandfather Mountain, the road gently curves and rolls, presenting motorists with magnificent views as it sweeps toward the sky.
Scenes of the viaduct can be seen here: www.google.com/search?q=linn+cove+viaduct&rlz=1C1CHBF...
The so-called Haas-Haus occupies a key building-site in the centre of Vienna on the "Stock-im-Eisen Platz" adjoining St Stephan's Square. Designed by Austrian star-architect Hans Hollein and opened in 1990, it was the subject of strong controversy both before and after it was built.
Here we see the surrounding historical buildings as distorted reflections in the windows of the rounded facade. The tallest reflection on the extreme right is that of St Stephan's Cathedral with its South Tower.
Steinheil München Auto-Quinar 100mm f:3.5 (Exakta mount)
Sony a7C
View large and zoom in to get the best of the reflections!
The wharf in Coupeville Washington was built in 1905 to export grain produced on Whidbey Island. The town sits on Penn Cove, a sheltered bay that provided a safe, sheltered harbor during the early settlement of the area. In 1792 Capt. George Vancouver named the harbor in honor of, as he wrote, “a particular friend.” It is thought that the person honored was either John or Richard Penn, both of whom were grandsons of William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania.
Before European settlement, 3 permanent villages inhabited by the Lower Skagit People were located around Penn Cove. The largest village called at bəc̓adᶻali, or “snake place" occupied the site of present day town of Coupeville.
Cmdr. Charles Wilkes of the US Navy charted the small bay in 1841. Wilkes was the American born great nephew of the former Lord Mayor of London John Wilkes. He led US Expeditions to the South Pacific (including Antarctica) and Puget Sound. He was an important and controversial naval leader during the Civil War and ended his career with the rank of Rear Admiral (retired).
In 1850 Issac Neff Ebey became one of the first non-native American settlers and farmers in the area. Others soon followed and made land claims as provided by the Donation Land Act of 1850. Also, in 1850 Captain Thomas Coupe laid out a town on the shores of Penn Cove which today bears his name, Coupeville. It became the center of commerce for the Island, an important port, and during the late 1800s, home to many active and retired sea captains and mariners.
The wharf is a contributing property to the Central Whidbey Island Historic District which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. To better protect the unique history and landscape, Coupeville and its wharf was included in Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve in 1978. This one-of-a-kind unit of the National Park System preserves and protects the historical record of the exploration and settlement of central Whidbey Island from 19th century to the present.
References:
www.nps.gov/ebla/learn/historyculture/index.htm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebey%27s_Landing_National_Historica...
www.ebeysreserve.com/learn-about-the-reserve
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_N._Ebey
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupeville,_Washington
npshistory.com/publications/ebla/nr-cent-whidbey-is-hd.pdf
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupeville_grain_wharf
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The Sanctuary of Truth is a magnificent temple in Pattaya, Thailand, that stands as a tribute to traditional Thai architecture and craftsmanship. The temple is entirely made of wood, with intricate carvings depicting various Hindu and Buddhist deities, as well as ancient Thai mythological figures. The construction of the Sanctuary of Truth began in 1981 and is still ongoing. The temple covers an area of over two hectares and is over 100 meters tall. It was designed by a local businessman named Lek Viriyaphant. The Sanctuary of Truth is not affiliated with any specific religion, but rather serves as a symbol of the unity of all religions and beliefs. It is a peaceful and tranquil place where visitors can reflect and appreciate the beauty of Thai culture and tradition. The Sanctuary of Truth also serves as a cultural and educational center. It hosts various workshops and events throughout the year, aimed at promoting traditional Thai arts and crafts.
The Sanctuary of Truth is a beautiful wooden temple in Pattaya, Thailand. It is a popular tourist attraction known for its impressive architecture and the fact that it was built entirely by hand. There are several activities available to visitors to the Sanctuary of Truth, including an elephant ride. On this ride, visitors can ride on the back of an elephant through the temple's surrounding forests and trails, while enjoying the beautiful scenery and exploring the area. It is important to note that elephant rides are controversial for animal welfare reasons. Elephants are often mistreated and exploited for tourist entertainment. As a result, there have been many discussions and actions to ban elephant rides and replace them with more ethical and responsible alternatives.
The Sanctuary of Truth is een prachtige tempel in Pattaya, Thailand, die een eerbetoon is aan de traditionele Thaise architectuur en vakmanschap. De tempel is volledig gemaakt van hout, met ingewikkeld houtsnijwerk dat verschillende hindoeïstische en boeddhistische godheden uitbeeldt, evenals oude Thaise mythologische figuren. De bouw van het Sanctuary of Truth begon in 1981 en is nog steeds aan de gang. De tempel heeft een oppervlakte van ruim twee hectare en is meer dan 100 meter hoog. Het is ontworpen door een lokale zakenman genaamd Lek Viriyaphant. The Sanctuary of Truth is niet gelieerd aan een specifieke religie, maar dient eerder als een symbool van de eenheid van alle religies en overtuigingen. Het is een vredige en rustige plek waar bezoekers de schoonheid van de Thaise cultuur en traditie kunnen overdenken en waarderen. The Sanctuary of Truth doet ook dienst als cultureel en educatief centrum. Er zijn verschillende activiteiten beschikbaar voor bezoekers van het Sanctuary of Truth, waaronder een olifantenrit. Tijdens deze rit kunnen bezoekers op de rug van een olifant door de omliggende bossen en paden van de tempel rijden, terwijl ze genieten van het prachtige landschap en de omgeving verkennen. Het is belangrijk op te merken dat olifantenritten omstreden zijn vanwege het dierenwelzijn. Olifanten worden vaak mishandeld en uitgebuit voor toeristisch vermaak. Als gevolg hiervan zijn er veel discussies en acties geweest om olifantenritten te verbieden en te vervangen door meer ethische en verantwoorde alternatieven.
Curioso y controvertido edificio de inspiración neogótica, construido en 1976 por el arquitecto Fernando Higueras.
Curious and controversial building of Neo-Gothic inspiration, built in 1976 by architect Fernando Higueras.
Ciudad Real (Comunidad autónoma Castilla-La Mancha/ Spain).
a controversial statue temporarily erected in Krakow after being rejected by the authorities in Vienna
The controversial flame, at least here in the United States in light of recent news.
It all started with valid concerns about fumes generated by gas ranges, especially in kitchens without any ventilation such as a range hood or even a lowly exhaust fan (I can only hope). A committee then considered the possibility of banning production of gas ranges, stovetops, et cetera, which some interpreted as full-fledged legislation also mandating the replacement of all gas cooking appliances with electric ones. Fortunately, the proposal was strictly about new appliances, not about currently installed units, and just under consideration at this time.
Explored February 7, 2023.