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Fortress of Anaklia (Georg. ანაკლიის ციხე) has seen many wars, but despite the turbulent events, it has survived to this day. According to the plan, there was one tower at each corner of the square castle. The towers on the first and second floors had separate entrances from the courtyard. There was a hole in the walls for firing a gun. The opening for the cannons was preserved only in the outer wall of the southwestern rectangular tower. The castle is surrounded by a two-story fence, the lower tier is deaf and the upper tier, which also has a hole for firing small arms at the level of the path.
During the Russian-Turkish wars, this fortress played an important role. Having stood for more than three centuries, the fortress can still be proud of its strong defensive structures. Anaklia was also an important port settlement on the Black Sea and was one of the earliest settlements, dating back to the mid-Bronze Age and having a typical Colchis culture. The modern name of the settlement is derived from the ancient Colchis colony of Heraclus. Since the 19th century, Anaklia has been a small but heavily fortified seaport with customs and significant trade with Turkey.
10th August 2017:
I felt a lot better this morning but wasn't going to push my luck, so took my camera out into the garden first thing for an emergency photo.
Saw the Jackdaws on the chimney pots and tried for a shot. As I liked it, I've used it for today's photo.
I did manage a small trip over to the car park, but I wouldn't have wanted to go any further, I need a few more days to regain my strength.
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In a cozy little coffee shop nestled on a bustling street, there were three coffee dallahs that sat proudly on the counter. Each morning, they were filled with the finest coffee and served eager customers, but they had a secret—they could talk.
The first dallah, tall and slender, was named Darla. Darla was a bit of a diva and loved to brag about how she brewed the best coffee. The second, short and stout, was called Dave. Dave was the comedian of the group, always cracking jokes. The third, a medium-sized dallah with intricate designs, was named Dotty. Dotty was sweet and loved to keep the peace between her two friends.
One morning, as the sun peeked through the window and the first customers trickled in, Darla began her usual boasting. "I make the richest, most aromatic coffee in town," she declared, steam puffing out proudly.
Dave rolled his spout. "Oh, Darla, the only thing richer than your coffee is your imagination!"
Dotty giggled, trying to keep the peace. "Come on, you two. We all know we make a great team."
But Darla was on a roll. "My coffee has won awards, I'll have you know!"
"Yeah, the award for most overcooked beans!" Dave quipped, making Dotty chuckle.
Just then, a barista came over and poured fresh coffee into each of them. As the barista walked away, Darla started to sputter. "What's happening? I feel... I feel... weak!"
Dave and Dotty looked at each other, concerned. "Are you okay, Darla?" Dotty asked.
Dave tried to lighten the mood. "Looks like someone finally noticed your over-inflated ego and gave you decaf!"
Darla gasped. "Decaf? Oh, the horror!"
The three dallahs were interrupted by the barista, who returned with a fresh bag of coffee beans. "Sorry about that, Darla. I accidentally gave you decaf. Here, let me fix that."
As the barista refilled Darla with the strongest coffee they had, Darla sighed in relief. "Thank goodness! I thought I'd lost my touch."
Dave couldn't resist. "Well, Darla, you might still lose your touch, but at least now you'll lose it with dignity."
Dotty chimed in with a smile, "Let's just be grateful we're all full of beans—literally!"
And so, the three coffee dallahs continued their morning routine, filled with laughter, friendly banter, and, of course, the best coffee in town.
Each of us is in a different world, in our conscious minds, and we have to have respect for each other's world.
2023 Photo 103/262: Is this goose in the Roanoke River in Salem striking up a band of waterfowl, or is it merely bathing? ©2023 John M. Hudson | jmhudson1.com
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2023 Photo 70/295: A maple tree on the back side of the lake at Greenfield near Daleville, Va., is pushing out the first of its shrubbery. ©2023 John M. Hudson | jmhudson1.com
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Each time I've been out watching the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds at the local Metro Park I've seen one of them flying in a large U-shaped figure above the flower fields. I've come to learn this is the male putting on a show for the female. If the female is interested, she assumes a submissive (or seductive) pose and the male comes in closer to check her out.
2023 Photo 69/296: Redbud trees at the edges of our woods are coming in very slowly. Soon they'll be dazzling; stay tuned. c.2023 John M. Hudson | jmhudson1.com
A fine rocky peak that resides close to the imposing Stuc a' Chroin. In no way does it cower to it's larger neighbour, mind you. An intriguing twisty/turny ridge connects the two & makes for an entertaining traverse.
The ongoing lack of snow was very apparent yesterday. A few of the higher ridge-lines still retain bits & pieces, but the general appearance of the Southern Highlands right now is more akin to autumn or early spring. There's no sign of any imminent change to this worrying pattern.
Storm season comes around each year, and I knew that one day I would photograph the harbour bridge in a thunderstorm! It was a promise I had made to myself. Here with a view of the Opera House it happened. But I had no tripod! And I had no raincoat!
The roadworks bollards provided me with a stable place for the camera and a borrowed hat gave me and the camera just enough protection from the heavy rain. But serendipitously, tiny splashes rested on the lens and gave us special highlights in the image which enhance both the image and story.
It was late at night, and the only people hurrying down the street were my international students who had wanted to see the harbour bridge at night before they returned to their countries of origin. I was their bus driver, and the evening had been their graduation night.
19th July 2020:
Back at the beginning of February 2018, I made a jam sponge, but so many of you said that sadly you only had spinach ones. So while Graham had 40 winks this afternoon I found the kitchen and made a spinach sponge with a very thick layer of spinach marzipan, because I love it.
If you don't remember or never saw the jam sponge you can see it here : www.flickr.com/photos/44506883@N04/25153485947/in/album-7...
And the Silly News for today is that it's : National Ice Cream Day -
nationaldaycalendar.com/national-ice-cream-day-third-sund...
Drat and we haven't go any in. :(
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Le pont du Pays de Liège est un pont autoroutier inauguré début juin 2000 lors de l'ouverture de la liaison liaison E40-E25 à la circulation, il permet d'enjamber la Meuse et de relier ainsi Angleur à Cointe. Établi par le bureau d'étude Greisch, il est d'une longueur de 162 mètres.
Le pont est du type à haubans.
En venant de Cointe vers les Ardennes, il se compose successivement :
la culée en rive gauche de la Meuse
d'une travée de 31,5m sur le Quai Banning
d'une travée de 162m sur la Meuse.
du pylône d'une hauteur de 70m
d'une culée contre-poids d'une longueur de 134m.
La travée sur la Meuse et la culée contre-poids sont soutenus par 22 haubans chacun.
La travée sur la Meuse a été réalisée par poussage depuis la rive droite de la Meuse.
La culée contre-poids constitue la première partie du tunnel de Kinkempois.
The Liège Country Bridge is a motorway bridge inaugurated in early June 2000 with the opening of the E40-E25 interchange to traffic. It spans the Meuse River, connecting Angleur to Cointe. Designed by the engineering firm Greisch, it is 162 meters long.
The bridge is a cable-stayed type.
Coming from Cointe towards the Ardennes, it consists of the following sections:
the abutment on the left bank of the Meuse
a 31.5m span on the Quai Banning
a 162m span over the Meuse
a 70m high pylon
a 134m long counterweight abutment.
The span over the Meuse and the counterweight abutment are each supported by 22 cables.
The span over the Meuse was built using the launching method from the right bank of the Meuse.
The counterweight abutment forms the first section of the Kinkempois Tunnel.
An endless maze of geometry and light, leading back into each other, melting into a sea of reflections.
This is the façade of a local high-rise office building. I've passed by this building countless times over the past 5 years without giving it a second though, but this time, with my camera in hand and loaded with a test roll of Adox Color Mission, the reflected colors looked beautiful. And so, for the first time, I took a photo of it.
======Technical Details======
Camera: Contax 167MT (1987)
Lens: f1.4/50 Zeiss Planar T*
Film: Adox Color Mission
Exposure: ISO 200
Weather: Mid afternoon, hazy.
Scan: Lab scan.
18th October 2020:
Well it had to happen sooner or later, the Sunday lunch photo that is!
Although I have to say that my personal chef did an excellent job today. Roast chicken, potato wedges and an extremely tasty mixed veg stir fry. A new one to us, with courgettes, beans, round carrots (which are fun) along with sweet corn and red and yellow peppers.
He did over do the potato wedges a bit, but they were good!!
Today is : International Legging Day - nationaldaycalendar.com/national-legging-day-october-18/
And for the Silly News it's : National No Beard Day - nationaldaycalendar.com/national-no-beard-day/
Hope Graham doesn't see that one. 😆
Or : National Chocolate Cupcake Day - nationaldaycalendar.com/national-chocolate-cupcake-day-oc...
That sounds better, other than I shouldn't have chocolate. ☹️
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Butchart Gardens is a group of floral display gardens in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, Canada, located near Victoria on Vancouver Island. The gardens receive over a million visitors each year. The gardens have been designated a National Historic Site of Canada. Wikipedia
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10th October 2021 :
Went down to the little supermarket to get some extra things we needed for our pudding this evening.
Noticed this in the beauty salon and decided to use it for my photo for today. Although I did play around with her a little!
Today is : World Mental Health Day - nationaldaycalendar.com/world-mental-health-day-october-10/
Or : World Homeless Day - nationaldaycalendar.com/world-homeless-day-october-10/
and for the Silly News it's : National Walk to a Park Day - nationaldaycalendar.com/national-walk-to-a-park-day-octob...
Offline this evening.
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I did!! On Monday, I did something new in Second Life. I visited the gallery of Opie and Melissa, also known as The Kiko Sisters. Since I was rather lazy, I didn't describe the artworks myself but let Artificial Intelligence do it. For each piece of art, I took a screenshot and asked two things: describe the artwork and why is it funny? The result was mind-blowing. Check out the livestream: bit.ly/4awJsa8 And oh, I'm off for a weekend getaway, clearing my head in nature. See you soon!
12th June 2020:
... Known also as an African Lily in the UK.
The sun came out not long before lunchtime, so I grabbed my light raincoat and camera cap and raced over the road for a photo or two. The forecast is for more rain, so I didn't want to miss a minute of some extra vitamin D.
Everything was soaked in raindrops, which actually made getting a photo more fun, especially as the light, for the main part was great. Found this Agapanthus growing upside down, which just made it even better.
Today is also : International Falafel Day - nationaldaycalendar.com/international-falafel-day-june-12/
And for the Silly News It's : National Loving Day -
nationaldaycalendar.com/days-2/national-loving-day-june-12/
Sound like a great day to celebrate.
Or : National Peanut Butter Cookie Day -
nationaldaycalendar.com/days-2/national-peanut-butter-coo...
Oh, if only. :(
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