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Dedicated to memory of my father who recently passed away, and is published on his Birthday.
Perhaps the most famous star cluster on the sky, the bright stars of the Pleiades can be seen without binoculars even from the heart of a light-polluted city. With a long exposure from a dark location, though, the dust cloud surrounding the Pleiades star cluster becomes very evident.
Also known as the Seven Sisters and M45, the Pleiades lies about 440 light years away toward the constellation of the Taurus. A common legend with a modern twist is that one of the brighter stars faded since the cluster was named, leaving only six stars visible to the unaided eye. The actual number of visible Pleiades stars, however, may be more or less than seven, depending on the darkness of the surrounding sky and the clarity of the observer's eyesight.
Imaged at Negev Desert, Israel
Total integration time: 10.6 hours
Captured with SGP Pro
QHY367c/FSQ130ED/Mach1 CP4
2019, 3 Oct : 101x180s
2019, 22 Nov : 111x180s
Gain:1208, Offset:20
Dedicated to little crow . *
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Monster high draculuara .
This is a custom I've wanted to show you all. So here she is ^-^
Dedicated to flickr friend "Galizport", whose photos show so much of our portuguese towns and villages!
Dedicated to those hurt/killed by a falling tree while hiking the waterfall trail in Corcovado National Park on December 12 2022
Joshua Tree National park, California
CALIFORNIA BARREL CACTUS / COMPASS CACTUS
Ferocactus cylindraceus (formerly F. acanthodes)
"Thriving in hot deserts, this barrel cactus enjoys precipitous habitats. There is no pronounced difference between its central and radial spines, but central ones are stouter, curved, ridged, and sometimes hooked.
Desert: Sonoran and Mojave deserts of southern California, southern Arizona, southern Nevada, and southwestern Utah.
Height: 4-8 feet
Spines: Dense, light yellow to bright red hiding the plant barrel
Flowers: Orange, red or yellow appear in July and August
Fruit: Yellow, fleshy
Elevation: 200-5,000 feet"
Dedicated to M and E
[Soundtrack: Fabrizio De Andrè - Anime Salve]
Mille anni al mondo mille ancora
che bell'inganno sei anima mia
e che bello il mio tempo che bella compagnia
sono giorni di finestre adornate
canti di stagione
anime salve in terra e in mare
sono state giornate furibonde
senza atti d'amore
senza calma di vento
solo passaggi e passaggi
passaggi di tempo
ore infinite come costellazioni e onde
spietate come gli occhi della memoria
altra memoria e no basta ancora
cose svanite facce e poi il futuro
i futuri incontri di belle amanti scellerate
saranno scontri
saranno cacce coi cani e coi cinghiali
saranno rincorse morsi e affanni per mille anni
mille anni al mondo mille ancora
che bell'inganno sei anima mia
e che grande il mio tempo che bella compagnia
mi sono spiato illudermi e fallire
abortire i figli come i sogni
mi sono guardato piangere in uno specchio di neve
mi sono visto che ridevo
mi sono visto di spalle che partivo
ti saluto dai paesi di domani
che sono visioni di anime contadine
in volo per il mondo
mille anni al mondo mille ancora
che bell'inganno sei anima mia
e che grande questo tempo che solitudine
che bella compagnia
Dedicated to Hock How & Siew Peng whose favorite color is purple (at least SP's :)) HH, what's yours?
I don't take shots of my flower at night because the poor flash of my point and shoot camera don't produce good night shot. Anyway, my orchids look so beautiful that night that I decided to go ahead and capture what I can with what I have. Though they did not come out as good as I hoped, I'm still glad I did shoot them that night. So I'm sharing them with you. :)
Dedicated to sir Mishan..
Bus No: 3101
Year released: 1995
Capacity: 53; 2x2 seating configuration
Route: Manila/Avenida- Tarlac via Dau/Capas/Concepcion/Magalang
Body: Nissan Diesel Philippines Corp.
Engine: Nissan Diesel PE6T
Fare: Airconditioned
Aircon System: Denso overhead a/c
Transmission System: M/T
Taken on: November 4, 2008; 5:05pm
Location: Mabalacat Bus Terminal, Brgy. Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga
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To all those in my past that I managed to really ‘piss off’ without even trying and were glad to see the back end of me.
If only they could see me now.
Dedicated to Marian.
"When God closes a door, He opens a window so I can see
He's working it out, the very best for me
He opens a window just for me..."
Dedicated to Cindy Rice. Thanks so much Cindy, your are so sweet XO
100% of the purchase price will be donated to a charity of your choice.
Includes:
Handmade fashion donated by Cindy Rice and a cherry cookie donated my Emma with Paris Miniatures for Amelia or
Handmade fashion by Karen for your Liddle Kiddle.
Vintage wooden room box by Dora Kuhn with added wooden flooring, curtain made from vintage lace and a wooden teapot clock.
Vintage stove, oven, refrigerator, table, 4 chairs, trash can and dust pan all in very good working condition.
Miniatures inside the refrigerator include handmade grapes, tiny laughing cow and wedge of brie cheese. Two hand made tin cans by Melissa and two hard to find Hagen Daz ice cream containers with removable lids.
Handmade red polka dot tea pot by Lory, handmade cherry pie, tin, rolling pin and cookbook by Kim Saulter.
Hagen Renaker kitten, handmade porcelain tiny strawberry flower pot & dish by Tim.
Handmade breakfast plates and pink champagne glasses by Carolyn, knives and forks and two tiny napkins by Jeannette Kendall.
Porcelain tea set, two extra tea cups and three dinner size plates.
Red Enamel pot and handmade cherry rug.
On a small island surrounded by the Bang Pakong river in the town of Chachoengsao is Wat Saman Rattanaram.
The colorful temple is dedicated to several religions. Highlights are very large statues of the Chinese Goddess of Mercy Guanyin and the Hindu deities Ganesha, Indra and Brahma.
Huge Ganesha statue
The first statue that comes into sight is a huge pink colored image of a Reclining Ganesha, measuring 22 meters long and 16 meters high. Ganesha is depicted with an elephant head with two tusks, one of which is broken off. The image has four arms. In one hand is the broken off tusk, in another hand a lotus flower.
A Hindu deity, Ganesha is revered as the remover of obstacles. Chants and Arti devotional songs in Marathi language to honor Ganesha can be heard around the image.
Devotees come here to make a wish. If you want to make a wish, do as follows.
The Ganesha statue is surrounded by eight rats, each in a different color. You choose the rat to make a wish to based on the day of the week you were born, and if it is a Wednesday, whether it was in the am or in the pm. Insert some money into the donation box and whisper your wish into one of the rat’s ears, covering the other ear firmly so your wish cannot escape from the rat’s head.
It is believed that Ganesha will make your wish come true quickly.
Facing the river is a standing statue of Guanyin, the Chinese Goddess of Mercy.
Often depicted with multiple arms, this statue has two arms. In her left hand, Guanyin is holding a small child. In ancient Hindu texts, she is described as having a thousand arms, which enables her to help a large number of people at the same time.
In front of the statue stands a small very ornate and colorful Chinese temple.
Hindu deity Indra
Another large statue depicts the Hindu deity Indra riding the three headed elephant Erawan. He is holding a trident and a thunderbolt, a weapon he used to kill the evil Vritra. Indra is the Hindu King of the Gods and the King of Heaven.
Hindu God Brahma
Overlooking the river is a large statue of the Hindu God Brahma seated on a pedestal, his left foot resting on pink lotus flowers. Depicted with four faces and four arms and wearing a golden crown, Brahma is revered as the God of Creation.
Naga serpents
On the riverbank are several large brightly colored images of Naga snakes. Nagas are often seen in Thai temples. When the Buddha was meditating under a Bodhi tree, it was a Naga serpent that sheltered the Buddha with his hoods from torrential rain.
In the river is a bed of artificial pink lotus flowers.
Golden Rock
In a corner of the parking lot is a replica of the Golden Rock in Burma with the Kyaikhtiyo pagoda, one of Burma’s most sacred sites. The pagoda on top of the Golden Rock on the edge of a cliff enshrines a hair of the Buddha.
Dedicated to Lit Bird (D. Morris) and her photographic companion Jake (!) to thank her for her presence and kind comments
- Accompagnement
In the clouds at over 900ft. (275m)
Bear Mountain Parkway connecting Leigh Road (at MacCallum Road) and Bear Mountain Resort Hotel and Spa opened to the public April 11 2018 and we drove it both ways in the limo. Bill had cycled it one Sunday previously during the construction phase and has video to prove it.
The Arthurton Roman Catholic Church dedicated to St Agatha, Virgin and Martyr: foundation stone laid by the Reverend P A Enright AD May 1892.
On Sunday February 5 a most impressive and interesting ecclesiastical ceremony was witnessed at Arthurton.
The dedication of the church was performed by Archbishop Reynolds.
There was a large attended of people of all denominations from the surrounding districts and ceremonies were witnessed by a congregation that completely filled the church.
The edifice is most graceful in its proportions and is solidly built of limestone secured in the district.
The church when completed will consist of nave, sanctuary, sacristy and porch: it is the intention of the congregation to add the sanctuary when funds are available.
The nave is 40 feet x 25 wide. The ceiling is lined with match-board, stained and varnished which give the building a spacious appearance. The windows are of cathedral-tinted glass, in which the various hues are blended and add much to the interior effect.
The windows are the gifts of members of the congregation and the pastor of the church.
In the beautiful altar are seen good examples of tastefully executed workmanship which the painter's brush has painted artistically in pink, white, and gold. The front panels bear monograms in gold bordered with red very neatly executed. On the altar are to be seen a set of six large bronze candlesticks, which give the whole structure a most finished appearance. The entire ground floor of the church is seated very comfortably. The seats are of kauri wood stained and varnished. The confessional is also very neatly finished.
Indeed everything in connection with the building bears evidence that great care and attention combined with decorative and artistic skill were bestowed in the erection of the handsome structure.
The music of the mass was rendered principally by the Maitland choir, while Miss Moloney presided at the organ. Great credit is due to Miss Moloney for the manner in which under the circumstances she conducted the choir, having had only one day's notice to prepare the music.
A collection realized over £110. [Ref: Kadina and Wallaroo Times 8-2-1993]
Punta Gorda is a city in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census the city had a population of 16,641. It is the county seat of Charlotte County and the only incorporated municipality in the county. Punta Gorda is the principal city of the Punta Gorda, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area and is also in the Sarasota-Bradenton-Punta Gorda Combined Statistical Area.
Punta Gorda was the scene of massive destruction after Charley, a Category 4 hurricane, came through the city on August 13, 2004. Charley was the strongest tropical system to hit Florida since Hurricane Andrew in 1992, and the first hurricane since Hurricane Donna in 1960 to make a direct hit on Florida's southwest coast. In the immediate years following the storm, buildings were restored or built to hurricane-resistant building codes. The new buildings, restorations and amenities concurrently preserved the city's past while showcasing newer facilities. During this time, Laishley Park Municipal Marina was built and the Harborwalk, Linear Park and various trails were created throughout the city for bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
The name Punta Gorda ("Fat Point") has been on maps at least since 1851, referring to a point of land that juts into Charlotte Harbor, an estuary off the Gulf of Mexico. It was in the late 1800s that early settlers began to arrive in what is the present-day Punta Gorda area.
Frederick and Jarvis Howard, Union Army veterans, homesteaded an area south of the Peace River near present-day Punta Gorda about a decade after the close of the Civil War. In 1876, James and Josephine Lockhart bought land and built a house on property which is now at the center of the city. Approximately two years later Lockhart sold his claim to James Madison Lanier, a hunter and trapper.
In 1879, a charter for a railroad with termini at Charlotte Harbor and Lake City, Florida was established under the name Gainesville, Ocala, and Charlotte Harbor Railroad. It was taken over by the Florida Southern Railroad, which reaffirmed Charlotte Harbor as a terminus in its own charter. Lanier with his wife lived there until 1883, when 30.8 acres (12.5 ha) were sold to Isaac Trabue, who purchased additional land along the harbor and directed the platting of a town (by Kelly B. Harvey) named "Trabue". Harvey recorded the plat on February 24, 1885. At the time, Isaac was in Kentucky, and his cousin, John Trabue, was in charge of selling lots. Kelly, a native of the Peace River area, started referring to the new town as Punta Gorda. He later explained that the Spaniards called the area Punta Gorda, and local businesses included Punta gorda within their companies' names.
Less than ten years after the first settlements in the area, railroads rolled into the town of Trabue in June 1886, and with them came the first land developers and Southwest Florida's first batch of tourists. Punta Gorda became the southernmost stop on the Florida Southern Railroad, until an extension was built to Fort Myers in 1904, attracting the industries that propelled its initial growth.
In 1887, twelve years after the first settlers trekked to Charlotte Harbor, 34 met at Hector's Billiard Parlor to discuss incorporation. Once Punta Gorda was officially incorporated, mayoral elections took place and a council was formed. The first mayor, W. H. Simmons, was elected. The new city was renamed Punta Gorda.
Phosphate was discovered on the banks of the Peace River just above Punta Gorda in 1888. Phosphate mined in the Peace River Valley was barged down the Peace River to Punta Gorda and Port Boca Grande, where it was loaded onto vessels for worldwide shipment. In 1896, the Florida Times-Union reported that phosphate mining was Punta Gorda's chief industry and that Punta Gorda was the greatest phosphate shipping point in the world. By 1907, a railroad was built direct to Port Boca Grande, ending the brief phosphate shipping boom from Punta Gorda.
In 1890, the first postmaster, Robert Meacham, an African American, was appointed by Isaac Trabue as a deliberate affront to Kelly B. Harvey and those who had voted to change the name of the town from Trabue to Punta Gorda.
The Punta Gorda Herald was founded by Robert Kirby Seward in 1893 and published weekly during its early years.The newspaper covered such events as rum running, other smuggling activities, and lawlessness in general. It underwent many changes in both ownership and name over time, and today is known as The Charlotte Sun Herald.
Early Punta Gorda greatly resembled the modern social climate of various classes living together and working together. While the regal Punta Gorda Hotel, at one point partly owned by Cornelius Vanderbilt, reflected the upper class, Punta Gorda was a pretty rough town, as most frontier towns were. Punta Gorda's location at the end of the railway line spiked the crime rate, resulting in approximately 40 murders between 1890 and 1904. This included City Marshal John H. Bowman, who was shot and killed in his front parlor on January 29, 1903, in view of his family.
In 1925, a bungalow was built by Joseph Blanchard, an African American sea captain and fisherman. The Blanchard House Museum still stands as a museum, providing education for the history of middle-class African American life in the area.
Punta Gorda in the 20th century still maintained steady growth. Charlotte County was formed in 1921 after DeSoto County was split. Also in 1921, the first bridge was constructed connecting Punta Gorda and Charlotte Harbor along the brand-new Tamiami Trail. This small bridge was replaced by the original Barron Collier Bridge in 1931, and then by the current Barron Collier Bridge and Gilchrist Bridge crossing the Peace River.
During World War II, a U.S. Army airfield was built in Punta Gorda to train combat air pilots. After the war, the airfield was turned over to Charlotte County.Today the old airfield is the Punta Gorda Airport, providing both commercial and general aviation.
Punta Gorda's next intense growth phase started in 1959 with the creation of a neighborhood of canal-front home sites, Punta Gorda Isles, by a trio of entrepreneurs, Al Johns, Bud Cole and Sam Burchers. They laid out 55 miles of canals 100 feet wide and 17 feet deep using dredged sand to raise the level of the canal front land. This provided dry home sites with access to the Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. Johns went on to develop several other communities in Punta Gorda, among which were Burnt Store Isles, another waterfront community with golf course, and Seminole Lakes, a golf course community. These communities provided waterfront or golf course homes for retirees with access to a downtown with shopping, restaurants, and parks.
In the early 1980s at the site of the old Maud Street Fishing Docks, a new shopping, restaurant and marina complex, Fishermen's Village, was constructed that continues to be one of Southwest Florida's primary attractions.
In 2004, a major hurricane, Hurricane Charley, moved through Punta Gorda, damaging many buildings, but also creating an opportunity for revitalization of both the historic downtown and the waterfront. During the first part of the twenty-first century, Punta Gorda has continued to grow and improve, adding a new Harborwalk which continues to expand, a linear park which winds through the city, many new restaurants, and neighborhoods.
A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated on November 5, 2016. The city also features the Whispering Giant statue, a public art sculpture of the face of a Native American man and a Native American woman.
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Dedicated 2 Little Sun Who Always Shine
:D :D :D :D MACHHHHHHHHHHH
Added 2 Flickr Explore Page Of 16 Apr 2008 #119
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To Daddie:
Cuz u're special to me, so thanks for all :*
I'm a lucky gal cuz God's gave u to me, Dad :)
Be happy and smile all the time, hah~
ILU so :x
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Photo : JennieN.A
Retouch : Windy.Bear
From Jennie w lots of love!~
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Dedicated to my beloved English wife Theresa Jane Brown, who loves Athens and Greece.
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Taken Dec. 2nd, 2012, whilst on a long walk with my wife Theresa and our good friend, senior Archeology student, Yiannis Zogos, in the lesser known alleys of the Plaka and Monastiraki districts of Athens.
The sign to the Acropolis, put up by the inhabitants, is for the tourists who have gotten lost taking a very scenic, but definitely off the beaten path, way up to the Acropolis!
Plaka, Athens, Greece.
Standing on the northern foothills of the Acropolis, the picturesque Plaka district still retains the atmosphere of old Athens.
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Dunnellon features multiple veteran tributes and a deep-rooted military history, with its primary local monument being the Veterans Memorial dedicated outside of Dunnellon City Hall on Veterans Day (November 11) in 2002. Rather than a single massive war memorial park, Dunnellon's commemoration of wartime service spans across its local government grounds, historical markers, and regional military landmarks.
The City Hall Veterans Memorial
Dedicated in 2002, the memorial outside City Hall was designed to serve as a central community hub to honor all service members from the past and present. The dedication ceremony drew more than 150 local residents, featuring veteran groups, a presentation of Buddy Poppies, and a speech by Retired Major General Ervin C. Sharpe Jr., who highlighted the importance of looking forward while continuing to honor historical sacrifices. The placement at City Hall was intentionally chosen so that it would "belong to everybody" in the core of the community.
American Legion Wall-Rives Post 58
Dunnellon’s military history is strongly tied to its local American Legion Post. Originally granted its charter on April 11, 1928, it stands as the 58th American Legion post established in the state of Florida.
On May 26, 1947, the post was officially renamed the Wall-Rives Post 58. It was named in memory of two brave Dunnellon natives, Sergeant Winchester Wall and Sergeant Hugh Wilson Rives, both of whom tragically lost their lives during the Bataan Death March in World War II. The post continues to act as a living memorial, organizing community programs for Memorial Day and September 11th.
World War II Historical Roots
Dunnellon played a direct role in supporting the United States military during World War II:
Dunnellon Army Airfield: Built during the war, this tactical training airfield (now the Dunnellon/Marion County Airport) served as a crucial site for military operations and training.
The Historic Railway: The historic 1908 Atlantic Coast Line depot (now restored by the Greater Dunnellon Historical Society) served as a vital transit line during the 1940s, transporting thousands of troops and heavy military equipment through the region.
The Officer Quarters: Historic barracks built by the U.S. government at the airfield were later moved into the town's historic district after the war, where they were repurposed as lodging—standing today as a piece of living World War II architecture.
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Dedicated to Saint Peter and located on the path to Compostela (and therefore a UNESCO World Heritage site), the Benedictine abbey of Moissac was founded in the 700s. According to legend, it was founded even earlier, in 506, by the freshly converted Clovis, King of the Franks, but there is no historical evidence that this ever happened. Affiliated to Cluny from 1047, it became the most powerful monastery of southwestern France and numbered over 1,000 monks —most likely including lay brothers, though.
There is so much to say about the abbey of Moissac that I will, for the most part, refer my readers to the many lengthy internet pages that describe it, not to mention of course the Quercy roman book by Zodiaque. The most famous parts are the stunning tympanum, the iconic statue of Saint Jeremy and the Year 1100 cloister with its 7- capitals, most of them historied. All of those are masterpieces fo Romanesque art and known worldwide.
The abbey was on the very first list of Historic Landmarks in 1840. It is an absolute must-see for all people interested in the Middle Ages, and we will devote quite a few days to its visit.
Another one of the middle pillar I already showed. This one is adorned on the garden side by a low-relief depiction of Saint Simeon.