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two worlds devide this scenery nearly in the diagonal ...
two worlds, divided
light versus shadow
color versus black & white
organic versus inorganic
soft versus firm
grown versus build
infinty versus space
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Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2012
Some hands worth a millions
Some hands sacrificed for the civilization
Some hands are not just hands
And that is the differences.
Captured from a silver factory. The normal hand is mine and the stained one belongs to a worker of that silver factory.
This was the only tree with pink flowers while others had white flowers though it does not mean this type is peculiar.
Two British Telecom Bedford HA vans displayed at Thorne's Park Wakefield. There are a number of detailed differences......can you spot them?
I am not 100% sure that the van on the right is a genuine ex-Telecom van
backlit pictures of these two models which for some reason I haven't shared before.
I think that the pictures in the bottom very clearly show that bothe patterns are very much the same :-)
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LOGO by Valentine "Sachy" Rexen
Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference
Gloomy weather today. Took this right outside my doorstep, but not sure what does little flowers are called. Heard from some of my friends that our local Cherry Blossom has bloomed, and I promised myself not to miss it like last year.
Hope everyone have a relaxing sunday!
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Differences in artificial lighting are visible in photographs taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station. For instance, several distinct colors of electric light are visible in this image of the Tsushima Strait, the shallow body of water that separates southern Japan and South Korea.
A cluster of fishing boats is the source of the bluish light near the center of the image. The fisherman are likely luring Todarodes pacificus—a species known as the Japanese flying squid—to the surface with bright xenon bulbs. The city lights on the Korean side of the strait tend to have an orange glow, while those on the Japanese side are greener. The difference is related to the distribution of mercury vapor, metal halide, and high-pressure sodium lamps—the bulb types most often used for street and outdoor lightning. Mercury vapor lights tend to be green, high-pressure sodium is orange, and metal-halide lamps are bright white.
Credit: NASA
Image Number: ISS037-E-12066
Date: October 11, 2013
As the evening began to kick in the pair of Stone Curlew (Burhinus oedicnemus insularum) got more active, giving some stunning views in the process, in stark contrast to the distant views we can get of the ones that breed in the UK.
It was even possible to see the subtle differences between the male and female they were so close
The rain was well-timed in that it passed overnight and once some minimal fog burned off it was another day of abundant sunshine. The radio was relatively quiet as I made my way across town and there didn't seem to be anything happening on the hill, nor at the south end of the yard. At the north end however, was 357 parked on the mainline for a crew change. Despite the all too common GEVO up front it was going in the right direction and I had some summer morning northbound shots in mind.
I've mentioned the trees taking over at the places I revisited but nothing compared to the forest that has sprung up at Van Dyne. Van Dyne had been the go-to place for elevated views where you could include the two mainlines, sometimes two trains, or nice sweeping panoramas looking east towards Lake Winnebago. Now I had to pick my spot and carefully time my shot according to gaps in the tree shadows. 357 is coming up the "SOO side" and the side track has been lifted. The "CNW side" is now Main 2 and obscured by the trees at left. July 21, 2024.
Dear Journal,
It is strange, the difference between the feeling of sailing carelessly through the vastness of open sky, and the feeling of staring down into the black, bottomless throat of a cavern. Instead of seeing as far as one may wish to look, one’s vision is blocked by the impassable, unwavering blackness.
“Ready, Mister Zenas?” my friend John called down.
“Ready!” I lied.
The rope descended, and I with it. Down, down, down… I was lowered deeper and deeper into the increasingly cold heart of the island. Oh, the places I’ll go and the things I’ll do in the name of discovery! The tantalizing temptation of finding the treasure drew me irresistibly… in spite of the increasing sense of claustrophobia that clasped its tight embrace about me.
At long, long last, I touched down on the soggy, gritty surface of the cavern floor and, clutching my rope, peered around into the absolute midnight of the massive cave. Behind me, there, something caught my eye. A tiny glimmer of light – it came from a small tunnel. I could hear the sloshing sound of water as I slowly inched towards it.
Once through, I encountered another cavern, smaller than the last one and… surprisingly beautiful. Purplish foliage clambered down from the heights above, and amid the rocks grew pockets of glowing mushrooms, quietly lighting the shadows. A collection of small waterfalls fed several trickling rivers that drained into a rushing whirlpool on the left of the cavern. In the center of the cavern was a small isle of wet sand, in the middle of which stood a lone column, atop which laid a small, golden artifact. The moment I espied it I knew, after weeks of travel, I had found what I sought.
I crept up towards it in the soft beam of light, mist drifting hazily around me. I circled the item, examining its every beautiful detail before I could dare to reach out and lift it up from its base.
But then, Journal, the unmistakable sound of a flintlock pistol being cocked echoed off the walls of the rocky chamber. I froze, the untouched golden relic still before me, and slowly glanced up to see a figure standing opposite me.
“I will not insult your intelligence, Mr. Abbington, as long as you do not explore the boundaries of my patience.” A confident and mellifluous voice flowed from the tall, mysteriously black-clad figure. His pistol gleamed, aimed directly at my heart. Terrifyingly, one could not see his features, for his face was entirely covered in spotless, filmy cloth. No doubt he could see outwards, but none could look in at him.
I was shivering. “Who-o-o are you?”
“I see no purpose in divulging my identity to you, nor that of my companion.” To my horror, another figure, similarly dressed, though a bit heftier in the shoulders, stood just past him. He too was armed with a flintlock.
Suddenly my thoughts darted in a different direction. “Wait, what have you done with John?”
“Your companion? I underestimated the speed and agility of his craft. He sailed off and made good his escape. I am certain he understood the message of my cannons and he shall not be trifling with me any further.” A tiny click announced the removal of his weapon’s safety latch. “Now, Mr. Abbington, as your conversational abilities leave much to be desired… the tablet, if you please.”
It was then that I saw my opportunity. I snatched the golden square and held it, ready to cast into the whirlpool swirling just within reach of me. The man and his companion started in shock.
“Now, you masked man, I will not insult your intelligence. Lower your weapon and leave, or I shall toss this tablet to the waters.”
The stranger chuckled menacingly. “I am more than prepared to murder for that tablet. Are you prepared to die for it?”
“I suppose I will have to find out!” I cried, hurling myself and said tablet into the whirlpool in one swift dive.
I shall write again, dear Journal, as soon as I may, and explain just how I came to be writing this entry and not drowned.
-Zenas Abbington
In-Character Self Portrait
| Blackbird on my shoulder
| And what difference does it make
| When this love is over?
It's true that you get what you pay for.
I came across this shot and wanted to post it as a comparison to the previous picture:
www.flickr.com/photos/nyalr/52836356057/in/dateposted-pub...
As I said before we did have a few minutes wait for the tender to the ship to arrive but we were provided with some nice cold face and neck towels and some very refreshing flavored waters (Orange and Lime) and I'm not talking some powdered drink mix!
When you take a cruise holiday your every need is catered to and you've got nothing to worry about.
Sometimes it's easy to forget that there are a LOT of people both in the front and back of the house that make things happen for your dream vacation. Folks that aren't on holiday, they're working at their jobs to provide for their families back home.
If you should ever go on a cruise I hope that you won't forget these folks and will let them know that you appreciate the hard work they put in to make things easy for you. They bust their butts so that you don't have to.
See this single lit up flower? Well, that's me today. Not that I am bright, or white, or anything special. Only that I must stand up and speak out.
Today!
About the craziness that is Flickr!
The emotional health of my friends here on Flickr is of a great concern to me.
I see so many people crushed by the weight of Flickring, and trying to "catch up." (Here's a clue --- you can't ever catch up, so why bother trying to?)
And so many thinking they need to apologize. Can we all just stop that nonsense now? Please?
If I can lift even one ounce of "guilt" from your shoulders by telling you, "It's okay," then I will do so.
To all my Flickr friends:
"Stop saying, "Sorry." You are my friend. Whether or not you visit my images makes no differnce to me. And whether or not I visit your images regularly shouldn't make a difference to you, either. That is, if we are truly friends.
In real life, I don't see or even speak to my friends every day! So, why should I do that on Flickr? Why?
For EXPLORE purposes? That's just stupid.
I am about friendship. If you don't see that, then you have missed the point.
It's nice to have an image explored, but that is NOT what I am about.
I am about friendship. If you and I are friends, then we ARE friends. No matter how many times you do or do not visit my photostream. Okay?
And, I am about great photography and art! And enjoying the creativity that comes from a friend's soul. I visit your photostream, because I LIKE your art! Not because I am trying to get you to reciprocate. That you do visit my photostream, is wonderful. And it reminds me to come and visit yours.
So, understand this...I will see you when I see you. And you will see me...when you see me.
Blessings to all of you who are struggling with Flickr commitments.
My prayer for you is that you stop struggling, relax, and just enjoy. Take time to smell the roses.
And another thing...I HATE the *&%R^$#^& word, "Ban!" I am so sick of seeing that word on Flickr. I can barely express my disgust. Are we children? Criminals? Are we intent on wrong-doing? Good grief!!!
If you want to hang out at a group that doesn't use the word, "ban," then try Mama's Bloomers. We have rules, but we don't have any threats for non-compliance. We expect that we are all adults, and can conduct ourselves accordingly.
Please, my friends, relax. You came to Flickr because you love photography. Can we just get back to that?
Can we?
Please?
Blessings,
Sheree
(Shot this in one of my absolute favorite places in the world - a farmers market. I saw the sun lighting up this single bloom, and I had to make it mine!!!)
"Love is an expression surrounded with roses and thorns".
The shadows depict the darker side of us. But it's "Love" that helps us bridge this gap between us. The cracks and the thorns depict the hardships and troubles we have to face in "Love".
The Rose depicts the tenderness of Love.
This is my contribution to depict the same.
Won the 2nd place at the BSB Weekly Photo Contest:
www.flickr.com/groups/bangaloreshutterbugs/discuss/720575...
My brother in law married a beautiful English girl and our families finally met. I just wish there was some way to tell who the americans are?
Death is nothing at all,
I have only slipped into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by my old familiar name,
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used
Put no difference in your tone,
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was,
Let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was, there is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near,
Just around the corner.
All is well.
Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918)
I Quattro Canti, o piazza Villena, o Ottagono del Sole, o Teatro del Sole, è il nome di una piazza ottagonale all'incrocio dei due principali assi viari di Palermo: la via Maqueda e il Cassaro, oggi Via Vittorio Emanuele (antica via di origine fenicia, collegante l'acropoli e il Palazzo dei Normanni al mare), a metà circa della loro lunghezza.
Il nome esatto della piazza è Piazza Villena (in omaggio al Viceré il cui nome completo era marchese don Juan Fernandez Pacheco de Villena y Ascalon), ma le fonti antiche la ricordano come Ottangolo o Teatro del Sole perché durante le ore del giorno almeno una delle quinte architettoniche è illuminata dal sole.
I Quattro Canti propriamente detti sono i quattro apparati decorativi che delimitano lo spazio dell'incrocio. Realizzati tra il 1609 e il 1620[3] e sormontati dagli stemmi (in marmo bianco) reale senatorio e viceregio, i quattro prospetti presentano un'articolazione su più livelli, con una decorazione basata sull'uso degli ordini architettonici e di inserimenti figurativi che, dal basso in alto, si susseguono secondo un principio di ascensione dal mondo della natura a quello del cielo. I quattro piani di facciata risultano così decorati: al piano inferiore, fontane che rappresentano i fiumi della città antica (Oreto, Kemonia, Pannaria, Papireto); quindi, un ordine in stile dorico, contenente le allegorie dalle quattro stagioni (rappresentate da Eolo, Venere, Cerere e Bacco); l'ordine successivo, in stile ionico, ospita le statue di Carlo V, Filippo II, Filippo III e Filippo IV; infine, nell'ordine superiore, le quattro sante palermitane, Agata, Ninfa, Oliva e Cristina, patrone della città già prima dell'avvento di Santa Rosalia (1624) e di san Benedetto da San Fratello (1652).
Un antico detto che celebrava nei Quattro canti il centro virtuale di Palermo recitava "feste e forche a Piazza Villena" (pubbliche feste ed esecuzioni capitali). Assunto nel 1606 il governo della città e dell'isola, il viceré, due anni dopo, affidò all'architetto fiorentino Giulio Lasso la sistemazione urbanistica della piazza, alla quale si lavorò per molti anni. Il progetto era ispirato al crocevia delle Quattro Fontane di Roma, disegnato dagli urbanisti di Papa Sisto V in forme molto più dimesse della successiva versione palermitana.
Nel 1609 doveva già essere terminata la parte strutturale dei due cantoni poi detti di Santa Ninfa e di Sant'Agata, che portano gli stemmi del viceré Vigliena. Nel 1612 era completo il cantone di Santa Cristina, aderente a San Giuseppe, promosso dal viceré Ossuna. Nel 1615 Giulio Lasso è già morto e dal 1617 è direttore dei lavori Mariano Smiriglio, ingegnere del Senato e già sorvegliante del cantiere durante la direzione del Lasso.
Con Mariano Smiriglio si assiste ad un cambiamento del programma decorativo iniziale: nell'ordine superiore, che in origine avrebbe dovuto ospitare le statue dei sovrani, vengono sistemate le statue delle quattro sante vergini palermitane: Santa Cristina, Santa Ninfa, Sant'Oliva e Sant'Agata. Dei quattro simulacri regali, previsti originariamente in bronzo, da Scipione Li Volsi, vengono eseguiti soltanto quelli di Carlo V d'Asburgo, poi collocato in piazza dei Bologna e quello di Filippo IV, un tempo posto sopra una macchina marmorea nel piano del Palazzo dei Normanni e poi distrutto. Le attuali statue in marmo presenti ai Quattro Canti furono scolpite fra il 1661 ed il 1663 da Carlo D'Aprile.
Il 2 agosto 1630 vennero appaltati i lavori per la fabbrica delle quattro fontane con le statue delle Quattro Stagioni, anch'esse previste in bronzo e poi realizzate in marmo: la Primavera e l'Estate furono realizzate da Gregorio Tedeschi; l'Autunno e l'Inverno da Nunzio La Mattina. Le attuali conche inferiori delle quattro fontane sono ottocentesche e furono realizzate per compensare il dislivello creatosi nel piano di calpestio della piazza che era stato ribassato a causa del livellamento della via. Il "Quinto Canto" che si vede su via Vittorio Emanuele ed è parte della facciata destra della Chiesa di San Giuseppe dei Teatini fu decorato nel 1844.https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_in_italiano
The Quattro Canti, or piazza Villena, or Ottagono del Sole, or Teatro del Sole, is the name of an octagonal square at the intersection of the two main roads of Palermo: the Via Maqueda and the Cassaro, now Via Vittorio Emanuele (ancient via of Phoenician origin, connecting the acropolis and the Palazzo dei Normanni to the sea), about half of their length.
The exact name of the square is Piazza Villena (in homage to the Viceroy whose full name was Marquis don Juan Fernandez Pacheco de Villena y Ascalon), but the ancient sources remember it as Ottangolo or Teatro del Sole because during the hours of the day at least one of the architectural scenes is illuminated by the sun.
The Four Canti properly so-called are the four decorative apparatuses that delimit the space of the intersection. Created between 1609 and 1620 [3] and surmounted by the royal and white coat of arms (in white marble), the four façades present an articulation on several levels, with a decoration based on the use of architectural orders and figurative insertions , from bottom to top, follow one another according to a principle of ascension from the world of nature to that of heaven. The four floors of the façade are thus decorated: on the lower floor, fountains representing the rivers of the ancient city (Oreto, Kemonia, Pannaria, Papireto); therefore, a Doric style order, containing allegories from the four seasons (represented by Aeolus, Venus, Ceres and Bacchus); the next order, in Ionic style, houses the statues of Charles V, Philip II, Philip III and Philip IV; finally, in the higher order, the four saints of Palermo, Agata, Ninfa, Oliva and Cristina, patron of the city even before the advent of Santa Rosalia (1624) and of Saint Benedict of San Fratello (1652).
An ancient saying that celebrated the virtual center of Palermo in the Quattro cant recited "parties and forks in Piazza Villena" (public holidays and capital executions). Hired in 1606 the government of the city and the island, the viceroy, two years later, entrusted the Florentine architect Giulio Lasso with the urban layout of the square, which was worked on for many years. The project was inspired by the crossroads of the Four Fountains of Rome, designed by the urbanists of Pope Sixtus V in much slighter forms of the subsequent version of Palermo.
In 1609 the structural part of the two later cantons of Santa Ninfa and Sant'Agata had to be finished, bearing the coats of arms of the Viceroy Vigliena. In 1612 it was complete the canton of Santa Cristina, adherent to St. Joseph, promoted by the viceroy Ossuna. In 1615 Giulio Lasso is already dead and from 1617 is the director of the works Mariano Smiriglio, engineer of the Senate and former supervisor of the yard during the direction of Lasso.
With Mariano Smiriglio there is a change in the initial decorative program: in the higher order, which originally had to host the statues of the sovereigns, the statues of the four holy virgins of Palermo are placed: Santa Cristina, Santa Ninfa, Sant'Oliva and Sant 'Agate. Of the four regal simulacra, originally planned in bronze, by Scipio Li Volsi, only those of Charles V of Habsburg are executed, then placed in Piazza dei Bologna and that of Filippo IV, once placed on a marble machine in the floor of the Palazzo dei Normans and then destroyed. The current marble statues present at the Quattro Canti were carved between 1661 and 1663 by Carlo D'Aprile.
On August 2, 1630, works were commissioned for the factory of the four fountains with the statues of the Four Seasons, also provided in bronze and then made of marble: the Spring and Summer were made by Gregorio Tedeschi; Autumn and Winter by Nunzio La Mattina. The present lower basins of the four fountains date back to the nineteenth century and were built to compensate for the difference in height created by the level of the square which had been lowered due to the leveling of the road. The "Quinto Canto", which can be seen on Via Vittorio Emanuele and is part of the right façade of the Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini, was decorated in 1844
I went back to my original roots last weekend on a trip to Lincoln, NE with my parents, aged 84 and 86 who grew up on farms in the rural countryside many years ago. My brother and I were born in Lincoln but moved away in 1962 when we were very young. We went back on a regular basis while my grandparents were alive, but it had been many years since my last visit.
I guess I never appreciated the beauty of the landscape there when I was younger and thought the lifestyle was backward and so 'not cool' as a teenager. This time was different and I couldn't get enough of the magnificent colors, rolling hills, and wide expanses of the prairie.
A BIG THANK YOU to my dear friend Tomkitty who offered to loan me one of her fabulous wide-angle lenses that made such a difference in the results of my shots!
Texture by Borealnz and Fly Edges-http://www.flickr.com/photos/borealnz/3373736612/in/set-72157610307314214/
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There is only one frost to freeze the differences.
Il n'est qu'un gel pour figer les différences.
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