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The Warsaw Barbican is a barbican (semicircular fortified outpost) in Warsaw, Poland, and one of few remaining relics of the complex network of historic fortifications that once encircled Warsaw. Located between the Old and New Towns, it is a major tourist attraction.
Polyommatus icarus (argus bleu)
I shot this nice butterfly in backlight against a uniform cloudy sky, resulting in a white background. So, I decided to merge the butterfly image with a bokeh image, taken with a 300mm lens at full opening to get perfectly round bokeh patterns.
Lens: EF 100 f/2.8L IS macro (click to see all my photos with this lens)
1/100s f/9.0 100mm ISO 2000
Wasserburg has a pretty unique setting: the river Inn goes around the town in a big loop, encircling the town by 7/8.
So, in the lower center we have the river, a bridge and the Brucktor, a historic city gate, first mentioned in AD 1338, current structure dates back to about AD 1470.
In the upper right background the river Inn appears again, behind the steeple of the St. Jakob church (completed in AD 1478).
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The city of Bergamo is composed of an old walled core, known as Città Alta ("Upper Town"), nestled within a system of hills, and the modern expansion in the plains below. The upper town is encircled by massive Venetian defensive systems that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 9 July 2017
Of all the special birds I hoped to see on my trip to Gujarat in western India, this was top of my list… and it didn't disappoint. The Indian Courser is a beautifully marked bird and this example was spotted on a dry plain by our eagle-eyed guide as we travelled along a dual carriageway at about 80kph (50mph). Our driver reversed and then drove on to the plain where the courser continued to feed on insects, finally encircling our car at a distance of just a few metres. What a feast for the eyes!
Buachaille Etive Mòr (Scottish Gaelic: Buachaille Eite Mòr, meaning "the herdsman of Etive"), generally known to climbers simply as The Buachaille, is a mountain at the head of Glen Etive in the Highlands of Scotland. Its pyramidal form, as seen from the A82 road when travelling towards Glen Coe, makes it one of the most recognisable mountains in Scotland, and one of the most depicted on postcards and calendars.
Buachaille Etive Mòr takes the form of a ridge nearly five miles (8 km) in length, almost entirely encircled by the River Etive and its tributaries. The ridge contains four principal tops: from north-east to south-west these are Stob Dearg (1022 m), Stob na Doire (1011 m), Stob Coire Altruim (941 m) and Stob na Bròige (956 m).
The Bow River flows by Castle Mountain in Banff National Park. I like how the mist encircles the peaks, like wearing a scarf to stay warm on a cold morning!
The summit of Talaia d'Alcúdia can be accessed via multiple routes. It stands as the highest peak of the Cap del Pinar in the northeastern part of Mallorca, acting as a natural divide between the bays of Badia de Pollença and Badia d'Alcúdia. These two bays are separated by a mountain range approximately 6 km in length, which concludes at the Cap del Pinar, culminating in the Talaia d'Alcúdia. The mountain's northern face, encircled by forests, is home to the historic monastery of Ermita de la Victoria. In stark contrast, the side overlooking the Badia d'Alcúdia presents a predominantly barren landscape. The ascent to the summit constitutes a straightforward mountain hike. At the peak, visitors are greeted by a pillar and the remains of several dilapidated buildings. Here, one can view one such ruin, with the Badia d'Alcúdia faintly visible in the haze.
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The town of Óbidos is located on a hill and is still encircled by a fortified wall. The well-preserved mediaeval look of its streets, squares, walls and its massive castle have turned the picturesque village into a preferred tourist attraction in Portugal
The boardwalk on Wildwing Lake is a popular attraction at Kensington Metropark, near Milford, Michigan. In the Spring and early Summer especially, it can be a great place from which to photograph birds. The boardwalk is seen here on a warm autumn afternoon from a point along a trail that encircles the lake.
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Of the four species of longspurs that can be found in North America, the Lapland Longspur is the only one that can be found outside of North America. Its range encircles the northern reaches of the Northern Hemisphere and it’s a common breeding bird in Eurasia, where it’s known as Lapland Bunting.
Early morning stormy light on the stone wall which originally encircled the grounds of Swansfield Park House, this section now being the boundary of a piece of scrub inaccessible to the public.
100x 2023 edition - Northumberland revisited - 7/100
The area of the town of Óbidos is located on a hilltop, encircled by a fortified wall. Óbidos remains a well-preserved example of medieval architecture; its streets, squares, walls and its castle are a popular tourist destination. The castle now houses a pousada. The municipality is also home to the famous Praia D'el Rey golf complex, one of the top golf resorts in Europe, and Royal Óbidos - Spa & Golf Resort.
Each July Óbidos castle hosts a traditional 'Medieval Market'.
Information from Wikipedia.
Texture's & effect's by William Walton & Topaz.
Mid Summer is hardly the best time to catch the mist around the Castle so I was pleased that this small amount caught the early rays of the sun. Always a magical place to witness dawn even if you don't catch the image you long for.
Christian House (1889) Queen Anne. This graceful residence was constructed by Harfield Timberlake Christian, founder of an early San Diego abstract company. It is built in a popular late Victorian design characterized by a variety of chimneys, shingles, a corner tower, and an encircling veranda.
This species is a member of the "Diving Duck" family but favors shallower water than other members so navigates closer to the shorelines. They have a tendency to sit a little higher in the water than other species and much of the time will be swimming with their tails elevated. One of our common nesters in central and northern Ontario and uses the entire country of Canada for their breeding grounds.
This is one of our easiest duck species to identify with the two white rings encircling the bill. This drake is one of a small flock stopping at Moira Lake on their way north.
Morning mists rise above Reflection Lake as the sun caresses Mt. Rainier.
"Mount Rainier is ranked third of the 128 ultra-prominent mountain peaks of the United States (Denali and Mauna Kea top it). In topography, prominence measures the height of a mountain's summit relative to the lowest contour line encircling it. Mount Rainier has a topographic prominence of 13,210 ft (4,026 m), which is greater than that of K2, the world's second-tallest mountain, at 13,189 ft (4,020 m)." Wiki
Rainier's contour line (base) is therefore at 1210 feet above sea level. The Mountain rises an impressive 13200 feet from it's base.
Enjoy a wonderful Sunday and week ahead!
I walked alone through the misty woods and listened to the tender sounds of nature that encircled me. Time was frozen and I wished to stay in those calm moments forever. I thought my eyes caught a glimpse of a wondrous beast, but it was gone so quickly. This is her woods I thought to myself, and I am humbled to have shared that moment with her.
Written by me.
Photo taken on location in Second Life at maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Summer/232/206/1001
The lake is located in a glacial cirque which was probably last occupied by glacial ice about 13,000 years ago during the Canyon Creek advance of the Cabot Creek glaciation. The outlet stream from the lake is Todd Creek which flows into lavas from the Mt. Bachelor Volcanic Chain.
The lake is the first of many alpine lakes accessed from the Cascade Lakes Highway west of Mount Bachelor. At 6,150 feet, it is also the highest. Lying near the base of Broken Top mountain a half-mile off the highway, the 45-acre lake is encircled by alpine meadows and fir forests and is dominated by spectacular views of Broken Top and Mount Bachelor.
This area closes to traffic in the winter. Although I suspect snowmobiles find their way into the area at times.
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Angel or not, this time I just wanted to do a little project with my lord. I loved the clip I put below. Look, and maybe you'll understand... I hope you like it.
Story : "I lose control when you look at me, when I feel the chains of your soul always encircle me a little more... And I love it..."
Thanks for watching and your support !! ♡
The music : 🎵.
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Fishing Vessels appeared to be encircled by light, colour and clouds
Steveston is an ever so romantic fishing village that is situated in Richmond BC, on the Mighty Fraser River
Definitely one of British Columbia's best kept secrets.
If you enjoy quaint fishing villages, combined with light and vibrant colours, I am pleased to extend an invitation for you to browse through my.... 'I 💖 Steveston album'
www.flickr.com/photos/120552517@N03/albums/72157677404584764
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Avebury henge and stone circles are one of the greatest marvels of prehistoric Britain. Built and much altered during the Neolithic period, roughly between 2850 BC and 2200 BC, the henge survives as a huge circular bank and ditch, encircling an area that includes part of Avebury village. Within the henge is the largest stone circle in Britain - originally of about 100 stones - which in turn encloses two smaller stone circles.
Avebury is part of an extraordinary set of Neolithic and Bronze Age ceremonial sites that seemingly formed a vast sacred landscape. They include West Kennet Avenue, West Kennet Long Barrow, The Sanctuary, Windmill Hill, and the mysterious Silbury Hill. Many can be reached on foot from the village. The Alexander Keiller Museum also displays many notable finds from the Avebury monuments. Together with Stonehenge, Avebury and its surroundings are a World Heritage Site.
"Dubrovnik is a city in southern Croatia fronting the Adriatic Sea. It's known for its distinctive Old Town, encircled with massive stone walls completed in the 16th century. Its well-preserved buildings range from baroque St. Blaise Church to Renaissance Sponza Palace and Gothic Rector’s Palace, now a history museum. Paved with limestone, the pedestrianized Stradun (or Placa) is lined with shops and restaurants."
I thought to upload something different, my travel photography for change. It's one of my fond memories. :-))
“The walls, the bars, the guns and the guards can never encircle or hold down the idea of the people.”
Huey Newton
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Taken from the towns restored medieval walls.These walls encircle the well-preserved old town of Alcudia on Majorca,Balearic Islands,Spain.
(My Texture)
Enough of all this dreamery. This is how it's really looking here at the moment (even if this photo isn't up to date). As I wrote already, it is cold, dull and wet. When You are stuck in the middle of that and it stays for weeks, it is dampen the mood a lot.
It is fascinating to see, how much things are changing with a some distance (here from the top of mt. Lilienstein in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains). Suddenly it is looking mystical and facinating.
I'm sure, there is something we can learn for life from this. How about that ?:
When you're stuck in the middle of a crisis and You can hardly see where it's going. Stop searching in the fog. Try to gain distance (with time and preferably with support) and look at the problem from a distant point of view. Get an overview, make a plan and I'm sure that you will find your way.
Schluß mit der Träumerei. So sieht’s zur Zeit in Wirklichkeit hier aus (auch wenn das Foto nicht aktuell ist). Wie ich schon geschrieben habe ist es kalt, trüb und nass. Wenn man da mittendrin steckt, und das über mehrere Wochen, drückt das schon ganz schön auf die Stimmung.
Es ist beeindruckend, wie sehr sich das mit etwas Abstand verändert (hier vom Gipfel des Lilienstein im Elbsandsteingebirge). Plötzlich ist der Anblick mystisch und faszinierend.
Daraus lässt sich doch bestimmt wieder was fürs Leben lernen. Wie wäre es damit ?:
Wenn du Mitten in einer Krise steckst, und kaum noch sehen kannst wo die hin läufst. Höre auf im Nebel zu suchen. Versuche Abstand zu gewinnen (mit Zeit und am Besten mit Unterstützung) und betrachte das Problem aus der Distanz. Verschaffe dir einen Überblick, mache einen Plan und ich bin sicher, dass du Deinen Weg finden wirst.
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Buachaille Etive Mòr (/ˈbuəxeɪl ˈɛtɪv ˈmɔːr/),[3] Scottish Gaelic: Buachaille Èite Mòr,[4] 'great herdsman of Etive'), also known simply as 'The Buachaille', is a mountain at the head of Glen Etive in the Highlands of Scotland. Its pyramidal shape, as seen from the northeast, makes it one of the most recognisable mountains in Scotland, and one of the most depicted on postcards and calendars.
Buachaille Etive Mòr is a large ridge nearly five miles (8 km) long, almost entirely encircled by the River Etive and its tributary the River Coupall. The ridge contains four main peaks: from north-east to south-west these are Stob Dearg (1021.4 m), Stob na Doire (1011 m), Stob Coire Altruim (941 m) and Stob na Bròige (956 m). Stob Dearg and Stob na Bròige are both Munros; the latter was promoted to Munro status by the Scottish Mountaineering Club in 1997.[5] To the west is the smaller ridge, Buachaille Etive Beag.
A candid moment at Hermann Park Public Golf Course, Houston, Texas. Taken from the jogging path that encircles the Park.
The Midway Geyser Basin's Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the United States, approximately 370 feet in size and around 121 feet deep. Its rainbow waters are what really make it fascinating: While the center is blue, encircling with the deep reds, bright yellows and fiery oranges. The vivid colors in the spring are the result of microbial mats around the edges of the mineral-rich water. In the summer, the mats tend to be orange and red, whereas in the winter the mats are usually dark green. Each ring creates a very different environment inhabited by different types of bacteria. And it's the different types of bacteria that give the spring its prismatic colors. The color of the bacteria is determined by the temperature of the water. The photo was taken around the edges of Prismatic Spring…
At the end of a perfect day, a rainbow encircles a Montana Rail Link helper set trundling eastward at Austin, Montana, after helping a BNSF grain train over Mullan Pass on July 5, 2021.
“I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”
― Albert Einstein
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This lake is only available on the north side. On three sides it is surrounded by the Alps. It reaches a depth of 68 m and lies on the highest part of the canton.
The lake is encircled by rocky outcrops, meadows and pastures, which make for a peaceful paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Lake Lungern, Canton Obwalden, Switzerland
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See my new photos in the My Travels album:
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Райские места
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Это озеро доступно только с северной стороны, с трех сторон окружено альпийскими горами. Достигает глубины в 68 м и лежит на самой высокой части кантона.
Суровые скалы, зеленые луга и долины, опоясывающие озеро, превращают эти места в истинный рай для любителей природы.
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Озеро Лунгерн, кантон Обвальден, Швейцария
The Legislative Building houses the chambers of the Washington State Legislature and offices of several elected officials. This building is the dominant feature of the capitol grounds, with its dome 287 feet (87 m) high, making it the tallest self-supporting masonry dome in the United States, and fifth tallest in the world, surpassed only by St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, St. Paul's Cathedral in London, Global Vipassana Pagoda in Mumbai, and Santa Maria Del Fiore in Florence.[6] A number of features in the structure commemorating Washington's addition to the Union as the 42nd state—42 steps lead to the building's North entrance and one of the four 42-star flags owned by the state is displayed in the State Reception Room. Flags with this number of stars were never official because of the admission of Idaho shortly after Washington.[7]
The building has a rectangular footprint and is constructed of brick and concrete and faced on the exterior with sandstone quarried from Wilkeson, Washington. The structure consists of four floors with the dome at the center that reaches a height of 287 ft (87 m) on the exterior and 175 ft (53 m) from the floor.[6] The first floor is within the raised base and houses offices. The second and third floors are surrounded by Doric columns and capped with a cornice that encircles the building. The fourth floor is covered with a gabled roof that is situated behind the cornice on the third floor. On the north facade, the entrance is in a portico framed by eight Corinthian columns reached by 42 granite steps. A similar portico is on the south facade but it covers a vehicle ramp to the lower level instead of steps. The dome is surrounded by four small sandstone domes and capped by a lantern and lightning rod. The floors and many interior walls are covered by Alaskan marble and marble from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy are used in other parts of the interior.[7]
NOTE: Our tour guide is a good friend of the assistant of State of Secretary, so, we got a personal tour of this impressive capitol by him; we even got a "State Seal" at such. Because the Secretary of State has a Japanese heritage, I got a chance to read a painting owned by him, as I can read the Chinese characters in it. In Japanese language, you'd see some Chinese characters adopted by the nation.
Hailed as Australia’s Grand Canyon, Capertee Valley is geology on a very grand scale. Much like Arizona’s Grand Canyon, Capertee Valley’s sandstone cliffs plunge hundreds of metres and encircle the valley for kilometres upon breathtaking kilometres. However, unlike the Grand Canyon, which sits at a width of 29 kilometres, Capertee Valley is an impressive 30 kilometres wide. Could it be the largest canyon in the world? Sadly, no, as Capertee isn’t as long or deep as the Grand Canyon, but we’ll happily accept the largest canyon in Australia and second-largest canyon in the world titles!
To visit the largest canyon in Australia is certainly a bucket list item for adventurous families. Aside from the spectacular views and sensational rock formations the valley offers, Capertee is home to a wide variety of bird and animal life, has plenty of bushwalking tracks for all fitness levels, is great for family camping, and is also the site of the former mining town, Glen Davis. (ellaslist.com.au)
The valley is classified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area because it is the most important breeding site for the endangered regent honeyeater. It also supports populations of the painted honeyeater, rockwarbler, swift parrot, plum-headed finch and diamond firetail.
In the US published book Fifty Places to Go Birding Before You Die, author Chris Santella lists Capertee Valley as one of only two locations in Australia selected in his top 50 world bird watching locations. (Wikipedia)
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This is the view from "birdwatching site #1". We didn't go into the valley, but we didn't have to. The birds, including the beautiful gang-gang cockatoo, came to us in the parking area. There had been heavy rain in the area for the last few days and we could not reach one area because the road was completely flooded. Luckily, we experienced only light drizzle for most of the day.
Capertee Valley, New South Wales, Australia. October 2022.
Eagle-Eye Tours - Eastern Australia.
White Pelicans
I didn't realize White Pelicans were herders until i watched them do it - they gather in the water (about 20 of them) in a straight line - shoulder to shoulder - they then began to stir the water in front of them, driving any fish near the surface forward of their movement - then the ends of the line (to the right and left) began to move faster than those in the middle and they began to close the line and eventually formed a circle, trapping the fish - then they all starting eating - in this photo the are getting close to encircling the fish.
I dance with the fairies wearing cloaks of mist
Encircled by a fiery little blue wisp
I was an offering to the gods
And turned into the fairy of the bog
Pose: FOXCITY. Infatuation
Horns: Tentacio - chaos horns (available at the Warehouse Sale - maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rotten/126/144/23
Hair: DOUX - Katerina Hairstyle
Background comprised of the following from Cerridwen's Cauldron:
[CC] Large Whisp Patch
[CC] Gnome Toes
[CC] Faerycat-Tail
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Dubrovnik is a city in southern Croatia fronting the Adriatic Sea. It's known for its distinctive Old Town, encircled with massive stone walls completed in the 16th century. Its well-preserved buildings range from baroque St. Blaise Church to Renaissance Sponza Palace and Gothic Rector’s Palace, now a history museum. Paved with limestone, the pedestrianized Stradun (or Placa) is lined with shops and restaurants.
One of my good times
Since the pre-Roman period, a fortified settlement has existed on the hill where Carcassonne now stands. In its present form it is an outstanding example of a medieval fortified town, with its massive defences encircling the castle and the surrounding buildings, its streets and its fine Gothic cathedral. Carcassonne is also of exceptional importance because of the lengthy restoration campaign undertaken by Viollet-le-Duc, one of the founders of the modern science of conservation
The major art installation Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red at the Tower of London, marked one hundred years since the first full day of Britain's involvement in the First World War. Created by artists Paul Cummins and Tom Piper, 888,246 ceramic poppies progressively filled the Tower's famous moat between 17 July and 11 November 2014. Each poppy represented a British military fatality during the war. The poppies encircled the iconic landmark, creating not only a spectacular display visible from all around the Tower but also a location for personal reflection. The scale of the installation was intended to reflect the magnitude of such an important centenary and create a powerful visual commemoration.
Panorama from the top of Mam Tor
The summit of Mam Tor is encircled by a late Bronze Age and early Iron Age hill fort. Radiocarbon analysis suggests occupation from around 1200 BC. The earliest remaining features are two Bronze Age burial mounds, one just below the summit and the other on the summit itself, though now buried under the paving. At a later stage over a hundred small platforms were levelled into the hill near the summit, allowing inhabited timber huts to be constructed. The hill fort and burial mounds are a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
“I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”
― Albert Einstein
Under the ruins of a walled city
Crumbling towers in beams of yellow light.
No flags of truce, no cries of pity;
The siege guns had been pounding through the night.
It took a day to build the city.
We walked through its streets in the afternoon.
As I returned across the fields I'd known,
I recognized the walls that I once made.
Had to stop in my tracks for fear of walking on the mines I'd laid.
And if I've built this fortress around your heart,
Encircled you in trenches and barbed wire,
Then let me build a bridge, for I cannot fill the chasm,
And let me set the battlements on fire . . .
🎵 Fortress Around Your Heart 🎶
Fortress Around Your Heart- Sting, Dream of Blue Turtles (1985), Sting (Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner CBE)