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Tharros, an archaeological site on the west coast of Sardinia, encapsulates millenia of history, to fascinate and charm those who visit it. First documented in the 8th century BC as a Phoenician trading town, the oldest remains actually date back to the Nuragic civilisation. In later centuries it was also inhabited by Carthaginians and Romans.
The countless monuments include two necropolises - the southern and northern - in which thousands of artefacts, with grave goods rich in ceramics, jewellery and amulets, were found. The Temple of Demeter, named after a terracotta statuette depicting the goddess, the Tetrastyle Temple, which still retains some of its majestic columns, the K Temple and the Baths complex.
Finally, between the 16th and 17th centuries, several coastal towers were built along the coast at the behest of the Spanish Crown to signal pirate raids. Today, a breathtaking panorama overlooking the Mediterranean can be enjoyed from here.
Sito archeologico sulla costa occidentale della Sardegna, Tharros racchiude in sé una storia millenaria, capace di affascinare e ammaliare coloro che la visitano. Attestata per la prima volta nel VIII secolo a.C. come città commerciale fenicia, i resti più antichi risalgono in realtà alla civiltà nuragica. Nei secoli successivi, è stata abitata anche da cartaginesi e romani.
Tra gli innumerevoli monumenti ci sono le due necropoli - meridionale e settentrionale - da cui provengono migliaia di corredi funerari ricchi di ceramiche, gioielli e amuleti. Il Tempio di Demetra, chiamato così per una statuetta in terracotta che ritrae la dea, il tempio Tetrastilo, che conserva ancora alcune delle sue maestose colonne, il Tempietto K e il complesso delle Terme.
Tra il XVI e il XVII secolo, infine, per volere della Corona di Spagna furono costruite diverse torri costiere lungo tutto il litorale che avevano il compito di segnalare le incursioni dei pirati. Oggi, da qui è possibile godere di un panorama mozzafiato che si affaccia sul Mediterraneo.
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The light was fading, it started to rain and I had a short window of opportunity to catch autumn in my local park
shot with a fujifilm x-s10 and fujinon 55mm f2.2 screw-mount lens, with helicoid adapter
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Close up of a raindrop with new leaves reflected in it. Captured last summer after a heavy rainstorm left our chokecherry tree just drenched.
1932 Chevrolet Confederate Series BA
General Motors marketed the Chevy Confederate as the 'Baby Cadillac' and shared many design similarities to its larger, more expensive, and more exclusive sibling. It wore a Cadillac-style integrated radiator shell, a longer hood, new deep crown front fenders encapsulating 18-inch wire wheels, and chrome-plated rectangular opening doors to cool the engine in the hood sides instead of louvers. Deluxe models, which added approximately $20 to the base price, added chrome-plated door louvers. The list of standard amenities included a tilting non-glare windshield, an adjustable seat, and a built-in sun visor. The six-cylinder engine displaced 194 cubic-inches, had 5.2:1 compression, overhead valves, solid valve lifters, and developed 60 horsepower. The one-barrel downdraft carburetor and counter-balanced crankshaft were new features for 1932, endowing the engine with ten additional horsepower over the previous year. The engine was backed by a three-speed manual synchromesh transmission with a single plate clutch and floor shift controls. This was the first year that synchromesh transmission was offered in all three forward gears. Mechanical features included the semi-floating rear axle, Selective Free-Wheeling (first offered in 1932), and an added frame cross-member to aid in ride comfort. Free wheeling allowed the car to coast when the driver took their foot off the accelerator pedal, offering greater fuel economy. Customers soon found the lack of downhill engine braking to be more harrowing than it was worth and the option soon fell out of favor.
The interiors had gas gauges located on the dashboard, plus additional gauges with a circular shape and dark-colored faces.
Factory literature claimed a top speed of 70-mph and period Chevrolet advertising stated 'Looming larger every day as the Great American Value.'
The 1932 Chevrolet Confederate Series BA rested on a comfortable 109-inch wheelbase and rode on 18x5.25 tires. Its wheelbase was slightly longer than the Ford Model 18 which measured 106-inches and both the Chevy and Ford price ranges were nearly identical. 1932 was the first year that Ford switched from the four-cylinder power to the flathead V8 offering 65 horsepower from its 221 cubic-inch displacement. The Fords had all-steel bodies, while the Chevrolets had the solid Fisher Body using wood and steel framing construction, plus a more rigid chassis structure and hard-rubber engine mounts affording the Chevy a smooth and refined ride at a reasonable cost. Closing a Chevy door framed in wood had a favorable and solid 'thunk' while the Ford and had a 'tiny clank.' Buyers preferred the solid nature, styling, affordability, and amenities of the Chevy, resulting in 306,716 examples built during the calendar year compared to Ford's production of 287,285 units.
Body styles and Price
The Fisher-built bodies included a roadster priced at $445, a sport roadster at $485, a coupe and five-window coupe at $490, a phaeton and coach at $495, and a sport coupe at $535. The Deluxe five-window coupe listed for $510 and the Deluxe coach was priced at $515. A five-passenger coupe was $575, the sedan at $590, and the convertible at $595. The most expensive body styles were the special sedan at $615 and the landau phaeton at $625. The special sedan was equipped with front and rear bumpers, dome light, silk assist cords, and a robe rail.
Production
The most popular body style was the two-door coach with seating for five, with 132,109 examples built. The second most popular body style was the special sedan with 52,446 units built, followed by 34,796 examples of the five-window coupe, 27,718 of the sedan, and 26,623 of the Deluxe five-window coupe. The most exclusive was the phaeton with 419 examples built, followed by 1,118 of the roadster, 1,602 of the landau phaeton, 2,226 of the sport coupe, 7,566 coupes, 8,552 of the sport roadster, and 8,874 of the sport roadster. 9,346 examples were Deluxe Coach.
Optional Equipment
The list of optional equipment was extensive, catering to popularity features that buyers preferred including single and dual side mount tires, a standard and deluxe tire cover plus metal tire covers, heater, outside mirror, pedestal mirror, trunk rack, dual horns, cowl lights, and fender well or rear tire lock. The list of Deluxe equipment that added comfort and a level of distinction included armrests, assist cords, curtains for the rear and rear quarter windows, a vanity case, chrome hood louvers, and two ashtrays.
The Confederate Series BA was Chevrolet's only model for 1932, albeit with 'Special and 'Deluxe' body styles. The company had used the single model theme since 1924, but for 1933 their lineup included the Standard Mercury (Series CC) and the Master Eagle (Series CA), both with six-cylinder power. The Standard had a 181 cubic-inch six with 60 horsepower and the Master had 194 CID with 5 additional horsepower. The Master rested on a 110-inch wheelbase while the Standard Mercury was three-inches shorter. Prices on the Master ranged from $485 to $565 and consisted of eight body styles, while the Standard prices ranged from $445 to $475 and included three body styles. The Master Eagle had an airplane-type dashboard and the Standard Mercury had safety plate glass. The Master Eagle proved to be far more popular with 450,530 examples built compared to the 35,848 of the Standard Mercury. The total production was 486,378 representing a significant increase from the 1932 model year. This trend would continue into the years that followed, with 556,666 (model year production; calendar year production: 620,726) examples built in 1934 and 544,457 (model year production; calendar year production of 793,437) in 1935.
Chevrolet would continue to use six-cylinder power, and two model lineup throughout the 1930s and into the 1940s, with wheelbase sizes that remained fairly consistent, growing to 116-inches by 1941.
Victoriana encapsulated : Llandudno,the queen of North Wales coast,has this wonderful old structure currently on the market at £4.5 Million : a little beyond my means !! However,I have hopes that somebody will buy and lovingly preserve this iconic marvel...so evocative of a grander,less utilitarian age.
I originally took this photo because I spotted that fabulous,seagull shaped cloud...naturally occurring,better than anything I could have done in Photoshop etc. !!
Please, don't post any awards, banners, group images & graphics. I don't post in flickr to collect as much comments as possible, it's the personal words and notes I really appreciate and love!
This shot encapsulates why I love the coast so much, there are at least five small caves in the headland in this picture, that provide wonderful places to shelter from the rain. They are like your own personal television room, with a wonderful ever changing seascape!! It was a wild windy day hence the sand patterns, but should a shower come I'd be straight into the caves!!! The birds often do the same!! This Radiohead classic sums up the experience perfectly!!
The duality of life is often encapsulated by the contrasting narratives surrounding the red spider lily, a flower that embodies both darkness and healing. In folklore and literature, the red spider lily has been associated with ominous themes, symbolizing death, the afterlife, or ill omens. Its vibrant hues and striking appearance have inspired eerie tales and superstitions throughout history. Yet, this enigmatic flower also possesses a positive side, as it harbors potent medicinal properties. In traditional medicine, its bulbs are used to treat various ailments, from pain relief to gastrointestinal issues. The same flower that has been shrouded in stories of evil and demise also offers solace and relief to those in need, illustrating the intricate balance between darkness and light that permeates the tapestry of existence.
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Antarctica is Earth's southernmost continent, encapsulating the South Pole. It is situated in the Antarctic region of the Southern Hemisphere, almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle, and is surrounded by the Southern Ocean. At 14.0 million km2 (5.4 million sq mi), it is the fifth-largest continent in area after Asia, Africa, North America, and South America. For comparison, Antarctica is nearly twice the size of Australia. About 98% of Antarctica is covered by ice that averages at least 1 mile (1.6 km) in thickness.
Encapsulating carbon nanotubes with polymer as an alternative approach can be used to realise the surface modification. 4,5 A novel ultrasonically initiated in situ emulsion polymerisation approach was used to modify multiwalled carbon nanotubes MWCNTs) followed by their dispersion in a Nylon 6 matrix.6 Thickness of the prepared polymer encapsulated MWCNTs was studied by Transmission Electron Microscopy. Dispersion of the MWCNTs in the resin and interfacial adhesion was studied using Scanning Electron Microscopy and testing mechanical properties. Heshing et al7 reported that pH value, the type of monomers, the type, content and surface properties of noparticles, and the type and concentration of surfactant significantly influence the ultrasonic induced encapsulating emulsion polymerisation and the resulting polymer stability. The focus of this project was to investigate the effect of the type of monomer and pH on the stable film encapsulated MWCNTs. SANS was used to investigate the surfactant-mediated growth of polymeric films at the solid-solution interface of carbon nanotubes. Conformation and the film thickness was studied using contrast variation methods (first part). Interface and the uniform dispersity of the encapsulated MWCNTs in the polymer matrices can be also probed by SANS.
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Antarctica is Earth's southernmost continent, encapsulating the South Pole. It is situated in the Antarctic region of the Southern Hemisphere, almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle, and is surrounded by the Southern Ocean. At 14.0 million km2 (5.4 million sq mi), it is the fifth-largest continent in area after Asia, Africa, North America, and South America. For comparison, Antarctica is nearly twice the size of Australia. About 98% of Antarctica is covered by ice that averages at least 1 mile (1.6 km) in thickness.
Tree-ripened cashew apple (Anacardium occidentale), ready to be eaten fresh or to be made into a refreshing, sweet, astringent drink.
I took this image on the way up towards the top of the revolving London Eye. The image is of the next capsule up from the one I was in. It seemed to be floating in space, reminding me of the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey".
Check out my London Eye set for more perspectives on this amazing bit of engineering and design: www.flickr.com/photos/sewerdoc/sets/72157627613036803/
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Encapsulated in one photo.....
We walked for the cause up in Sacramento this Sunday.... It was fun and for a good cause
I miss flickr.... Life is still hectic
I'm doin' what I can
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On 27 June, this last glimpse of ESA’s Euclid space telescope was caught right before it was encapsulated by a SpaceX Falcon 9 fairing, meaning that the nose of the rocket was installed over the spacecraft.
Euclid is 4.7-m tall and 3.7-m in diameter, fitting nicely in the Falcon 9 fairing with height of 13.1-m and width of 5.2-m.
The Euclid satellite is getting ready for the target launch date of 1 July 2023 from Cape Canaveral in Florida, USA. The Falcon 9 fairing will keep Euclid safe and clean during the last days before lift-off and it will protect the spacecraft against Earth’s atmosphere during launch. Euclid’s telescope and instruments are extremely sensitive and must be kept very clean. To protect them from degradation during launch a special request was made for a brand-new fairing.
ESA's Euclid mission is designed to explore the dark Universe and uncover the great cosmic mystery of dark matter and dark energy. The space telescope will create the largest, most accurate 3D map of the Universe across space and time by observing billions of galaxies out to 10 billion light-years, across more than a third of the sky. This wealth of new data will chart how matter is distributed across immense distances and how the Universe has expanded, revealing more about the role of gravity and the nature of dark energy and dark matter.
Find out more about Euclid in ESA’s launch kit
Credit: SpaceX
For me, an historic village reflected in a concave mirror encapsulated the wonderful hues of old Italian architecture. Have a good weekend all!
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I found the amazing natural ice art I hoped for yesterday, at a dam and at a waterfall after some driving. This one isn't a good photo, but this little tree still was one of the most amazing things I found encapsulated.
My album of ice and snow here.
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Victorian architecture at its best, I couldn't resist this angle as it encapsulates all the finest detail they they sought after.
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The National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland, was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland, with collections relating to Scottish antiquities, culture and history, and the adjacent Royal Museum (so renamed in 1995), with collections covering science and technology, natural history, and world cultures. The two connected buildings stand beside each other on Chambers Street, by the intersection with the George IV Bridge, in central Edinburgh. The museum is part of National Museums Scotland. Admission is free.
The two buildings retain distinctive characters: the Museum of Scotland is housed in a modern building opened in 1998, while the former Royal Museum building was begun in 1861, and partially opened in 1866, with a Victorian Venetian Renaissance facade and a grand central hall of cast iron construction that rises the full height of the building. This building underwent a major refurbishment and reopened on 29 July 2011 after a three-year, £47 million project to restore and extend the building led by Gareth Hoskins Architects along with the concurrent redesign of the exhibitions by Ralph Appelbaum Associates
The National Museum incorporates the collections of the former National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland. As well as the national collections of Scottish archaeological finds and medieval objects, the museum contains artefacts from around the world, encompassing geology, archaeology, natural history, science, technology, art, and world cultures. The 16 new galleries reopened in 2011 include 8,000 objects, 80 per cent of which were not formerly on display. One of the more notable exhibits is the stuffed body of Dolly the sheep, the first successful clone of a mammal from an adult cell. Other highlights include Ancient Egyptian exhibitions, one of Elton John's extravagant suits and a large kinetic sculpture named the Millennium Clock. A Scottish invention that is a perennial favourite with school parties is The Maiden, an early form of guillotine.
In 2016, the museum had 1.81 million visitors over the year, making it Scotland's most popular visitor attraction during that period.
This shot encapsulates a small stretch of Irishman’s Wall and logan stone (rocking stone) set against the distant backdrop of High Willhays, Yes Tor and West Mill Tor. The remnants of the wall form a loose boundary between Belstone Tor and Higher Tor, which overlook the small town of Okehampton on the northern edge of Dartmoor. Thanks for looking - Mk
LISA Pathfinder being encapsulated within the half-shells of the Vega rocket fairing on 16 November 2015, at the Centre Spatial Guyanais in Kourou, French Guiana.
LISA Pathfinder will test the fundamental technologies and instrumentation needed for such an observatory, demonstrating them for the first time in space. LISA Pathfinder is currently scheduled for launch with Arianespace flight VV06 – the sixth launch of Europe's small Vega launcher – on 2 December at 04:15:00 UTC.
Credit: ESA-Manuel Pedoussaut, 2015
After being encapsulated in the SpaceX Falcon 9 fairing, on 29 June 2023 ESA's Euclid was transported to the Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) in Florida, USA.
ESA’s new cosmological mission Euclid is getting ready for lift-off with a target launch date of 1 July 2023.
ESA's Euclid mission is designed to explore the dark Universe and uncover the great cosmic mystery of dark matter and dark energy. The space telescope will create the largest, most accurate 3D map of the Universe across space and time by observing billions of galaxies out to 10 billion light-years, across more than a third of the sky. It will chart how the Universe has expanded and how large-scale structure is distributed across space and time, revealing more about the role of gravity and the nature of dark energy and dark matter.
Find out more about Euclid in ESA's launch kit www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Euclid/Eucl...
Credit: SpaceX
Le Chateau Countryside is a premium standalone residential sim experience that encapsulates the essence of the idyllic French countryside. From charming thatched cottages to picturesque hamlets, and even an authentic village complete with a quaint church, the sim has been crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail. Throughout the year, the sim will transform with 4-seasonal changes, providing an ever-changing and immersive experience.
Every stone, every detail, and every tree has been carefully selected to provide you with an unparalleled living experience that truly captures the essence of rural France.
Nestled within the heart of Le Chateau Countryside, you'll discover an array of royal residences, each one exuding the timeless elegance of French aristocracy. Whether you are in search of a cozy cottage or a majestic castle, there is a home to suit every taste and preference.
Discover your dream home at Le Chateau Countryside where the spirit of rural France comes to life.
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This piece encapsulates the whimsical works I've posted recently. It's been a fun experience, traveling through this distorted little village. For the moment, I'll be leaving this little town for other ventures. Hope you've enjoyed the postcards.
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We've had lots of blue skies lately, but the heavy and ice cold wind makes it uncomfortable being outside. But it's nice to see the vegetation close to the lakes encapsulated in ice. Will go to see more of that today.
My album of ice and snow here.
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On 27 June, ESA’s Euclid space telescope was encapsulated in a SpaceX Falcon 9 fairing, meaning that the nose of the rocket was installed over the spacecraft.
Euclid is 4.7-m tall and 3.7-m in diameter, fitting nicely in the Falcon 9 fairing with height of 13.1-m and width of 5.2-m.
The Euclid satellite is getting ready for the target launch date of 1 July 2023 from Cape Canaveral in Florida, USA. The Falcon 9 fairing will keep Euclid safe and clean during the last days before lift-off and it will protect the spacecraft against Earth’s atmosphere during launch. Euclid’s telescope and instruments are extremely sensitive and must be kept very clean. To protect them from degradation during launch a special request was made for a brand-new fairing.
ESA's Euclid mission is designed to explore the dark Universe and uncover the great cosmic mystery of dark matter and dark energy. The space telescope will create the largest, most accurate 3D map of the Universe across space and time by observing billions of galaxies out to 10 billion light-years, across more than a third of the sky. This wealth of new data will chart how matter is distributed across immense distances and how the Universe has expanded, revealing more about the role of gravity and the nature of dark energy and dark matter.
Find out more about Euclid in ESA’s launch kit www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Euclid/Eucl...
Credit: SpaceX
Antarctica is Earth's southernmost continent, encapsulating the South Pole. It is situated in the Antarctic region of the Southern Hemisphere, almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle, and is surrounded by the Southern Ocean. At 14.0 million km2 (5.4 million sq mi), it is the fifth-largest continent in area after Asia, Africa, North America, and South America. For comparison, Antarctica is nearly twice the size of Australia. About 98% of Antarctica is covered by ice that averages at least 1 mile (1.6 km) in thickness.
On 27 June, this last glimpse of ESA’s Euclid space telescope was caught right before it was encapsulated by a SpaceX Falcon 9 fairing, meaning that the nose of the rocket was installed over the spacecraft.
Euclid is 4.7-m tall and 3.7-m in diameter, fitting nicely in the Falcon 9 fairing with height of 13.1-m and width of 5.2-m.
The Euclid satellite is getting ready for the target launch date of 1 July 2023 from Cape Canaveral in Florida, USA. The Falcon 9 fairing will keep Euclid safe and clean during the last days before lift-off and it will protect the spacecraft against Earth’s atmosphere during launch. Euclid’s telescope and instruments are extremely sensitive and must be kept very clean. To protect them from degradation during launch a special request was made for a brand-new fairing.
ESA's Euclid mission is designed to explore the dark Universe and uncover the great cosmic mystery of dark matter and dark energy. The space telescope will create the largest, most accurate 3D map of the Universe across space and time by observing billions of galaxies out to 10 billion light-years, across more than a third of the sky. This wealth of new data will chart how matter is distributed across immense distances and how the Universe has expanded, revealing more about the role of gravity and the nature of dark energy and dark matter.
Find out more about Euclid in ESA’s launch kit
Credit: SpaceX