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ELABORATE RITUAL DISPLAYS,, being performed in early springtime at Stodmarsh N.R in Kent. This Grebe is so elegant and graceful, love its long slender neck and dagger-like bill, It was pure joy seeing these, and made my trip worthwhile.
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it is evident that the miracle is not Picasa, but my NikonD810 and its incredible precision, Picasa is just to make it more poetic, but I will deeply miss it, Google now wants about 10 $ a month to give a cloud of 1 tera for large images , quality images have to pay !!!!!!!!!!!!! Picasa is free , simple, splendid and easy to use and offers the possibility of choosing images quite easily and simply, destroying it in favour of smartphone philosophy , tagged images and lousy picture hamburgers is a real crime. I fancy myself tagging 28,000 images in order to be able to find one of them !
Elaborate architectural details of a typical Parisian building on Place Vendome, yes. But the interesting part of this shot is the mystery figure, half-hidden in the shadows, suspiciously watching the photographer. Clearly, security is top notch here.
"I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree." -- excerpt from Trees by Joyce Kilmer
An elaborately branched tree in Kyoto, Japan
The great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is a member of the grebe family of water birds noted for its elaborate mating display. Its scientific name comes from Latin: the genus name Podiceps is from podicis, "vent" and pes, "foot", and is a reference to the placement of a grebe's legs towards the rear of its body; the species name, cristatus, means "crested".[2]
With their elaborate headdresses, the crowned pigeons are probably the most beautiful pigeons. They look majestic and impressive - but can also be different as we see in this photo. Deep down inside, they're looking just as sweet as sugar!
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Medium sized gray-brown owl with white underparts heavily streaked brown. Favors edge habitats and often roosts near creeks in woodlands. Feeds on small to medium sized mammals. Known for its diagnostic ‘woof-woof’ call which sounds like a dog barking. (eBird)
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Our guide had an elaborate plan to find this owl that involved listening all night for its call, then triangulating on the call and bushwacking early the next morning to find it. While unloading the bus behind our cabins, someone happened to look up and say "oh - there's an owl". So much for that plan. He was there the next morning with wide open yellow eyes, but it was much too dark to get any kind of photo.
Jabiru, Northern Territory, Australia. October 2022.
Eagle-Eye Tours - Tropical Australia.
Chiesa di S.Luigi de’ Francesi
L’interno è a tre navate, scandite da massicce arcate separate da pilastri, definite lateralmente da cinque cappelle per lato, concluse da un profondo presbiterio e coperte da un’elaborata volta a botte.
Church of San Luigi de' Francesi
The interior has three naves, marked by massive arches separated by pillars, laterally defined by five chapels on each side, concluded by a deep presbytery and covered by an elaborate barrel vault.
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Elaborate stone masonry is a characteristic of the landscape in Hinohara and Okutama municipalities. It is needed to build houses, Shinto(u) shrines, play ground for children, car parking space etc. as the flat land is scarce.
This photo was taken at a settlement on the riverside of the Akigawa, a tributary of the Tamagawa.
The great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is a member of the grebe family of water birds noted for its elaborate mating display.
One circular structure, which frames the Borrowdale Valley, is believed to have been made from local slate and created by a “very talented [and] patient individual”.
The artist has been compared to Banksy by the local village because it is unclear who is behind several structures. A number of hikers have shared images online after spotting them while out walking.
The elaborate ornate gateway entrance to the small wooden platform. Providing the space to sunbathe and swim from the lakeside of Lake Garda The owner clearly out to make an impression and keep the casual visitor away.
The great crested grebe is a delightfully elegant waterbird with ornate head plumes which led to its being hunted for its feathers, almost leading to its extermination from the UK. They dive to feed and also to escape, preferring this to flying. On land they are clumsy because their feet are placed so far back on their bodies. They have an elaborate courtship display in which they rise out of the water and shake their heads. Very young grebes often ride on their parents' backs. What they eat: Mainly fish (Courtesy RSPB).
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Elaborating on an early creation of mine
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The accessories were made from many cypraeas and should have taken long time to assemble all of them. At Taum Island, Papua New Guinea.
The male mandarin duck has the most elaborate and ornate plumage with distinctive long orange feathers on the side of the face, orange 'sails' on the back, and pale orange flanks.The female is dull by comparison with a grey head and white stripe behind the eye, brown back and mottled flanks.
They were introduced to the UK from China and have become established following escapes from captivity.
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Prompt: Flower arrangement, by Jacek Yerka, Naoto Hattori, Catherine Abel, high definition, crisp quality.
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Elaborately carved Zanzibar doors manifest the cultural roots of the Swahili coast in Eastern Africa. The clash of Swahili, Arab, and Indian traditions is most notable in the design of Zanzibar doors. These giant teak masterpieces tell stories of the residents’ social status, religion, and profession.
These elaborate eroded pockets in the Navajo Sandstone wall of the San Rafael River canyon are called tafoni. Their origin is debated among geomorphologists. Possible explanations include the leaching of minerals that cement some parts of the rock making it more resistant to erosion, variation in the velocity of wind currents blowing across the rock, or differential patterns of rock breakdown (weathering) due to temperature variations. This is yet another clear failing of science, despite squandering tens of dollars of taxpayer money on research to study geomorphological processes.
Using intuition and creative thinking as guides, I have an alternate explanation which works just as well as “science” to explain these formations. I believe that tafoni are constructed by a species of small humanoid creatures, who etched these pockets into the stone as places to escape the elements. They were contemporaries of the ancient Greeks, and were impressed with the architecture and stonework at Petra, thus producing aesthetically appealing arches such as the ones shown here. Although no remnants of these microhumans remain (they were probably consumed by packrats around 2000 years ago), their excavations (tafoni) can be found throughout the world, a testament to their diligence and perseverance.
Venezia è stata definita "la città delle maschere" per ovvie ragioni. Le elaborate maschere veneziane di Carnevale sono ampiamente riconosciute ed apprezzate per la loro bellezza e complessità,
Venice has been called "the city of masks" for obvious reasons. The elaborate Venetian carnival masks are widely recognized and appreciated for their beauty and complexity,
Venecia ha sido llamada "la ciudad de las máscaras" por razones obvias. Las elaboradas máscaras de carnaval venecianas son ampliamente reconocidas y apreciadas por su belleza y complejidad.
W. W. Hartwell House & Dependencies, also known as Regina Maria Retreat House, is a historic home located at Plattsburgh in Clinton County, New York. It was built about 1870 and is an elaborate stone mansion featuring a three-story tower with a Mansard roof in the Second Empire style. The house is set among park-like landscaping. Also on the property are a cottage and a stone carriage house.[2]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982
Plattsburgh is a city in and the seat of Clinton County, New York, United States. The population was 19,989 at the 2010 census.[1] The population of the unincorporated areas within the Town of Plattsburgh was 11,870 as of the 2010 census, making the population for the immediate Plattsburgh region 31,859.
The elaborate auditorium of the theatre is designed according to the atmospheric style which was popular in movie houses built in the 1920s. This style simulates an outdoor theater-going experience. The Coronado's auditorium walls are decorated with the facades of gilded Spanish and Italian-style buildings, and the ceiling looks like a deep blue sky filled with twinkling stars and floating clouds. The auditorium is full of gilded detail.
This palace, which means ‘Stone House’, contains Khiva’s most sumptuous interior decoration, dense with blue ceramic tiles, carved wooden pillars and elaborate ghanch. Built by Allakuli Khan between 1832 and 1841 as a more splendid alternative to the Kuhna Ark, it’s said to have more than 150 rooms off nine courtyards, with high ceilings designed to catch the slightest desert breeze. Allakuli was a man in a hurry – the Tosh-Hovli’s first architect was executed for failing to complete the job in two years.
One of the hikes we did while visiting Fundy National Park was walking the elaborate boardwalks that brought us down one side of a long and curvy waterfall and then back up the other side of the falls. Everything was so lush all around. It was a challenge to capture the entire falls because the angles were not the best from the boardwalk. Plus, other people needed to get by which proved tricky when I had my tripod set up. The light was dappled. So I focused on a small section of the falls that caught my attention. I was drawn to the curved tree on the bank, the mossy rocks, the diverse path of the water flow and the triangular shapes in the landscape. This is Dickson Falls.
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The Magpie is a highly intelligent member of the corvid family (which includes crows and ravens) known for its striking black-and-white plumage and complex social behavior. While often unfairly branded as a "thief" or a bad omen in European folklore, it is revered as a symbol of good luck and prosperity in many East Asian cultures.
High Intelligence & Behavior
Self-Awareness:
The Eurasian magpie is one of the few non-mammal species to pass the mirror test, proving it can recognize its own reflection.
Problem Solving:
They are known to use tools, play games, and work in teams to fend off predators or hunt.
Social Memory:
Magpies can recognize individual human faces and may remember people who have been either kind or threatening in the past.
Grief:
They have been observed performing elaborate social rituals that resemble funerals when a member of their group dies.
Appearance & Identification
Iridescent Feathers:
While they look black and white from a distance, their black feathers actually have a blue, green, and purple iridescent sheen visible in sunlight.
Long Tail:
The tail makes up more than half of the bird's total length (approx. 45 cm total) and is used for balance and communication.
Vocalisations:
Their most common sound is a harsh, rapid "chacker-chacker" chatter, though they are also capable mimics of other sounds and even human speech.
Habitat & Diet
Adaptability:
They are found across Europe, Asia, and North America, thriving in suburban gardens, parks, and farmland.
Diet:
As omnivores, they eat a varied diet including insects, seeds, fruit, carrion, and occasionally the eggs or chicks of other birds.
Nesting:
They build large, domed nests of twigs and mud, usually high in trees or thorny bushes for protection.
Australasian Gannets performing their elaborate greeting ritual at the nest, stretching their head and neck skywards and gently tapping bills together.
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Elaborating on the Meliosma cuneifolia...
...and getting caught by Rata on the dot, is that luck or fate? 😶
Sich an der Meliosma cuneifolia abarbeiten...
...und dabei von Rata punktgenau erwischt zu werden, ist das Glück oder Schicksal? 😶
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western spinebill (Acanthorhynchus superciliosus), male
The spinebill feeds on the nectar of tube-like flowers. Yellow pollens can be seen on the base of its bill. It intermittently sticks out its tongue as if it has to practise its art of gathering nectar.
The beautifully situated Seekirchl Chapel – surrounded by mountains and stunning scenery – is probably the most famous landmark of Seefeld in the Tyrol, Austria.
Under the regency of Archduke Leopold V, construction began in 1629, but the elaborate building was not completed until 1666 – 37 years later.
Originally, the baroque Seekirchl stood in the middle of a lake artificially created by Duke Sigismund in the 15th century, which, was drained about 300 years later in 1808.
Particularly noteworthy is the octagonal ground plan of the central building, which is rare in Tyrol, with its column-free dome and enclosed bell tower. The picturesque church is probably the most popular postcard and photo motif in the region.
Her work consists of metal boats and an elaborate web of red yarn. Shiota uses boats as a metaphor for the journey between the certainty and uncertainty of existence.
The tangled threads reflect her mental state and human relationships.
Haar werk bestaat uit metalen boten en een uitgebreid web van rode wol. Shiota gebruikt boten als een metafoor voor de reis tussen zekerheid en onzekerheid van het bestaan.
De verstrengelde draden weerspiegelen haar mentale toestand en menselijke relaties.
Ihr Werk besteht aus Metallbooten und einem kunstvollen Netz aus rotem Garn. Shiota verwendet Boote als Metapher für die Reise zwischen Gewissheit und Ungewissheit des Daseins. Die verschlungenen Fäden spiegeln ihren Seelenzustand und ihre zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen wider.
La sua opera è composta da barche di metallo e da un'elaborata rete di filo rosso. Shiota usa le barche come metafora del viaggio tra la certezza e l'incertezza dell'esistenza.
I fili aggrovigliati riflettono il suo stato mentale e le relazioni umane.
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With the elaborate ceramic tile work, it rather reminds me of a wedding cake that has been left out in the rain.
No Foundation!
Hawa Mahal is the tallest building in the world without a foundation. The five-storey building managed to maintain upright because of it is curved. Just another masterpiece of Rajput and Mughal architecture.
Durga Puja pandal architecture is a vibrant and dynamic art form, deeply rooted in Bengali tradition but continuously evolving with contemporary trends. The pandal serves as the temporary abode for the goddess Durga during the annual festival and is often an elaborate and creative expression of architectural ingenuity.
Materials Used
Bamboo: The traditional material used for the structure of the pandal, which is highly flexible and abundant.
Cloth and Paper: These are used for decorations, draping, and wall coverings. They are often painted or printed with intricate designs.
Plaster of Paris and Clay: Used for creating idols and sculptures.
Fiberglass and Metal: These are often used in modern pandals for creating stronger, more durable structures.
1. Traditional Designs
Bengali Folk Art: Traditional pandals often draw from rural Bengal’s heritage, incorporating local materials like bamboo, jute, and clay. These pandals typically feature motifs inspired by nature, mythology, and folk art.
Sholar Kaaj: This is a technique involving intricate designs made from shola (a type of plant) and is used to create ornaments, canopies, and decorations within the pandal.
Terracotta and Wooden Crafts: Terracotta sculptures, wooden carvings, and images of mythological figures are common in older pandals.
2. Modern Interpretations
Innovative Materials: Modern pandals often use contemporary materials like fiberglass, metal, and plastic alongside traditional materials. For instance, large fiberglass idols of Durga are increasingly used, along with innovative lighting, mirrors, and glasswork.
Thematic Pandals: Many pandals these days are built around a specific theme. The themes can range from environmental issues (like conservation of rivers or wildlife) to technological advancements, historical events, or even popular culture. The architecture of the pandal is designed to reflect this theme, often incorporating multimedia elements.
Eco-friendly Designs: In recent years, there has been a push for sustainable and eco-friendly pandals. These are often constructed using biodegradable materials such as bamboo, paper, and cloth, with designs that minimize environmental impact.
3. Architectural Features
Structural Form: Traditionally, pandals were dome-shaped or cylindrical, but now they can take on all sorts of avant-garde shapes, from temples to spaceships to replicas of famous monuments like the Eiffel Tower or the Taj Mahal.
Facade and Entrances: The entrance of the pandal is often grand and acts as a focal point of the design. It may incorporate arches, columns, and ornate carvings, often reflecting the temple architecture of India.
Ceilings and Roofs: The roofs of pandals are a key area for artistic expression, ranging from elaborate canopies made of flowers to highly stylized, often abstract, designs using light and color.
Lighting: Pandals are spectacularly lit, with millions of light bulbs strung up in intricate patterns. The lighting not only enhances the aesthetics but also creates a divine ambiance, especially at night.
Interior Layout: The interior of the pandal is designed to accommodate the idol of Durga, with a focus on creating a spiritual environment. The idol is often placed on a raised platform, surrounded by artistic depictions of various deities, animals, and scenes from mythology.
4. Regional Variations
Kolkata Pandals: In Kolkata, Durga Puja pandals are known for their immense creativity and often become larger-than-life structures. Famous areas like Kumartuli, Behala, and Santoshpur are known for their extravagant pandals.
Delhi and Other Urban Centers: Pandal designs in metropolitan areas might incorporate modern styles, influenced by international trends, such as futuristic designs, art installations, or replicas of foreign monuments. These pandals often blend cultural elements with urban sophistication.
Rural and Smaller Town Pandals: These tend to have simpler, more rustic designs but are rich in cultural symbolism. Often constructed with bamboo, they may showcase more traditional and handcrafted artworks.
5. Innovative and Avant-Garde Designs
Optical Illusions: Some pandals are designed to give the illusion of floating structures, using materials like mirrors and lights to create mesmerizing visual effects.
Interactive and Immersive Designs: Some pandals now aim to create immersive experiences. Visitors can walk through installations that engage all their senses, with sounds, lights, and even augmented reality elements enhancing the experience.
6. Famous Pandals and Their Architects
Kumartuli Park (Kolkata): Known for its amazing artistry!
K’hall paused, his gaze steady, waiting for Kayla to elaborate. Adrienne, already anticipating the answer, tensed.
“The only way there could be another VDD signal,” Kayla said, locking eyes with K’hall, “is if the person activating the signal is me.”
K’hall tilted his head slightly. “My understanding of your kind is limited. Explain how this is possible.”
Kayla nodded. “It involves time travel. The reptilians surprised us. I jumped away but Adrienne wasn’t able to jump. I had to go back—back in time to rescue Adrienne from the reptilians. That act triggered a timeline convergence. There was no alternative.”
She continued, her voice measured. “When I jumped back, I was already here… there were two of me. I grabbed Adrienne and we leapt into an alternate timeline… then later returned to this one.” She paused, watching K’hall for a reaction. He gave none.
“It’s impossible to know where my duplicate went. There was no time to coordinate. The reptilians were closing in. But because of that split, I now exist in two places. That’s the only explanation for the signal you received.”
K’hall ran a hand through his hair, absorbing her words in silence.
“This travel through time,” he said at last, “is only theoretical to us. We can compress time, but not move through it as you describe.”
Kayla offered a faint smile. “It’s more than theory. It’s how I got here—despite originating many ages ago.”
K’hall nodded slowly. “Then tell me—how did you detect your companion’s device when she activated it, yet not detect your duplicate’s device?”
Kayla replied, “I wouldn’t be able to detect her unless she was in the same timeline—and the same dimension. And I don’t know where she went. There are infinite possibilities.”
“Then how do you know your double escaped capture? Did you see her jump?”
“No, I didn’t see her jump. There was time and I believe she did. I did so she did too.”
“Can I assume she would continue the mission to find the lizard’s nest?” K’hall asked.
“Yes. That’s what I would do,” Kayla said. “We’ve been focused on the search. Now that I think about it, I’m very concerned I haven’t picked up her signal. If she’s still pursuing the mission, she should be in this timeline.”
K’hall’s expression darkened. “This is deeply concerning if true. We have no proof she has not been captured. It is imperative that we locate her.”
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Short-eared Owls utilise a number of different display postures and can rely more on these than on vocalisations, reflecting their association with open rather than wooded habitats.
The male has a song consisting of ten or more hoots, sometimes delivered as part of an elaborate display flight which can last for up to an hour. The display also includes bursts of rapid wing-clapping. Other calls include hoarse screeches and barks. (BTO).
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Koke'e State Park, Kauai, Hawaii
You are aware of chickens on Kauai from 3:30 a.m. until darkness falls, every day. Especially the roosters.
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**Prompt :**
Reine mystique de la forêt ancienne, guerrière elfique majestueuse debout au cœur d’une forêt enchantée millénaire, armure dorée finement gravée aux motifs elfiques et organiques, métal antique patiné reflétant la lumière du soleil, plastron sculpté élégant, épaulières ornées de cornes décoratives et de filigranes anciens, posture puissante et noble, tête renversée vers la lumière divine traversant la canopée, longs cheveux brun doré flottant au vent dans un mouvement naturel et fluide, expression sereine et transcendante comme si elle absorbait l’énergie de la forêt.
Autour d’elle : forêt magique dense, arbres gigantesques recouverts de mousse et de lianes, fleurs violettes et bleues lumineuses au sol, particules féeriques flottant dans l’air, papillons lumineux multicolores, poussière magique scintillante, rayons de soleil volumétriques traversant le feuillage et illuminant la scène, atmosphère mystique et sacrée.
Éclairage cinématographique dramatique, **god rays puissants**, contraste doux entre lumière dorée et ombres froides de la forêt, profondeur de champ subtile, bokeh naturel dans l’arrière-plan, ambiance fantasy épique, sentiment de renaissance spirituelle et de connexion avec la nature.
Style **hyperréaliste**, rendu **ultra détaillé 8K**, textures extrêmement précises (métal, cuir, peau, feuilles, mousse), composition digne d’un film fantasy épique, color grading cinématographique (verts profonds, or chaud, touches magiques bleutées), rendu photoréaliste, éclairage global réaliste, **fantasy cinematic masterpiece**, **Unreal Engine render**, **octane render**, **sharp focus**, **high dynamic range**, **epic fantasy concept art**, **magical realism**.
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**Prompt:**
Mystical queen of an ancient forest, majestic elven warrior standing in the heart of an enchanted primordial woodland, wearing ornate golden armor intricately engraved with ancient elven motifs and organic patterns, aged mystical metal reflecting warm sunlight, sculpted breastplate with elegant curves, elaborate shoulder armor with decorative horn-like shapes and ancient filigree, powerful yet graceful posture, head tilted back toward the divine sunlight breaking through the canopy, long flowing golden-brown hair moving naturally in the forest breeze, expression serene and transcendent as if absorbing the life energy of the forest.
Surrounded by a magical forest environment: towering ancient trees covered in moss and vines, glowing purple and blue forest flowers on the ground, floating magical particles and fairy dust shimmering in the air, colorful glowing butterflies flying around her, soft mist between the trees, volumetric sun rays piercing through the dense foliage, creating a sacred mystical atmosphere.
Dramatic **cinematic lighting**, powerful **god rays**, warm golden highlights contrasted with cool deep forest shadows, subtle depth of field, natural background bokeh, epic fantasy atmosphere, feeling of spiritual awakening and deep connection with nature.
**Hyper-realistic style**, **ultra-detailed 8K rendering**, extremely detailed textures (metal armor, leather, skin, moss, leaves), epic fantasy film composition, cinematic color grading (deep greens, warm gold tones, magical blue accents), photorealistic rendering, realistic global illumination, **cinematic fantasy masterpiece**, **Unreal Engine render**, **Octane render**, **sharp focus**, **high dynamic range**, **epic fantasy concept art**, **magical realism**.
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