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I took sometimes pictures of rural and agricultural motives also earlier, but while I took these two pictures (this one and the previous uploaded) in 2013 I came up with the idea for the title for the series.
Part of: "Rural Austria apart of tourism stereotypes ländliches Österreich abseits von Heimatfilm Idyll und volkstümlichem Kitsch (Acker Bauernhof Gewächshaus Glashaus Landwirtschaft Gerätschaft agriculture equipment tools eggen pflügen säen ernten)" Architektur - Trip Kokoschka Daylily Peacock Lower Austria Ausflug Kokoschka Taglilien Pfau Niederösterreich
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🇫🇷 L'habitat
Dans les Cyclades, la roche volcanique est souvent présente. Le bois étant rare, il faut construire sans ou importer des poutres. Les maisons font classiquement 4 m par 3 m et chaque étage mesurent entre 2,5 et 3 m de haut.
En raison de la forte instabilité du sol, les constructions ne peuvent dépasser deux étages (trois exceptionnellement).
Les reliefs souvent abrupts conduisent à des constructions s’étageant sur plusieurs niveaux. En épousant la forme du terrain, les maisons et les ruelles s’adaptent à l’environnement.
Pour se protéger du soleil, plusieurs astuces ont été élaborées au fil du temps :
- des façades blanches pour refléter le soleil ; autrefois en pierre volcanique brute comme ici
• des fenêtres minuscules, mais des ouvertures traversantes pour limiter l’entrée de la chaleur et permettre des courants d’air.
- des murs épais de 60 à 80 cm.
• des ruelles étroites pour favoriser l’ombre.
Pour protéger les arbres, insectes et champignons, jusqu’à 1 m de hauteur, les troncs sont peints en blanc. Il en va de même pour les trottoirs, les murets et les autres petites constructions.
La chaux blanche se délavant, les habitants redonnent une couche après chaque hiver et redonnent un coup de neuf à leurs habitations pour les beaux jours.
🇬🇧 Volcanic rock is common in the Cyclades. Wood is scarce, so houses have to be built without it or with imported beams. Houses are typically 4m by 3m, with each storey between 2.5m and 3m high.
Because the ground is so unstable, buildings cannot exceed two storeys (three in exceptional cases).
The often steep slopes result in multi-storey buildings. By following the shape of the land, houses and streets adapt to the environment.
To protect themselves from the sun, a number of tricks have been invented over the years:
- White facades to reflect the sun; once made of rough volcanic stone, as seen here
- Tiny windows, but with openings to limit heat and allow draughts.
- Walls 60 to 80 cm thick.
- Narrow alleys to provide shade.
To protect trees from insects and fungus, trunks up to 1m high are painted white. The same applies to pavements, low walls and other small structures.
As the whitewash wears off, residents apply a fresh coat after each winter, giving their homes a new look for the warmer weather.
🇬🇷 Στις Κυκλάδες υπάρχουν συχνά ηφαιστειακά πετρώματα. Το ξύλο είναι ανεπαρκές, οπότε τα σπίτια πρέπει να χτιστούν χωρίς αυτό ή με εισαγόμενα δοκάρια. Τα σπίτια είναι συνήθως 4 m επί 3 m, με κάθε όροφο ύψους 2,5 έως 3 m.
Επειδή το έδαφος είναι τόσο ασταθές, τα κτίρια δεν μπορούν να υπερβούν τους δύο ορόφους (τρεις σε εξαιρετικές περιπτώσεις).
Οι συχνά απότομες κλίσεις οδηγούν σε πολυώροφα κτίρια. Ακολουθώντας το σχήμα του εδάφους, τα σπίτια και οι δρόμοι προσαρμόζονται στο περιβάλλον.
Για να προστατευτούν από τον ήλιο, με την πάροδο των χρόνων επινοήθηκαν διάφορα τεχνάσματα:
- Λευκές προσόψεις για να αντανακλούν τον ήλιο,
- Μικροσκοπικά παράθυρα, αλλά διαμπερή ανοίγματα για να περιορίζουν την είσοδο της θερμότητας και να επιτρέπουν τα ρεύματα.
- Τοίχοι πάχους 60 έως 80 εκατοστών.
- Στενά δρομάκια για να παρέχουν σκιά.
Για την προστασία των δέντρων από έντομα και μύκητες, οι κορμοί ύψους έως 1 μ. βάφονται λευκοί. Το ίδιο ισχύει και για τα πεζοδρόμια, τους χαμηλούς τοίχους και άλλες μικρές κατασκευές.
Καθώς το ασβέστιο φθείρεται, οι κάτοικοι εφαρμόζουν μια νέα στρώση μετά από κάθε χειμώνα, δίνοντας στα σπίτια τους μια νέα εμφάνιση για τον πιο ζεστό καιρό.
🇩🇪 Auf den Kykladen gibt es viel Vulkangestein. Da Holz knapp ist, muss ohne oder mit importierten Balken gebaut werden. Die Häuser sind in der Regel 4 m x 3 m groß und die einzelnen Stockwerke zwischen 2,5 und 3 m hoch.
Wegen der starken Instabilität des Bodens dürfen die Gebäude nicht höher als zwei (in Ausnahmefällen drei) Stockwerke sein.
Die oft steilen Hänge führen zu mehrgeschossigen Gebäuden. Die Häuser und Gassen passen sich dem Gelände und der Umgebung an.
Um sich vor der Sonne zu schützen, wurden im Laufe der Zeit verschiedene Tricks entwickelt:
- weiße Fassaden, die die Sonne reflektieren; einst aus rohem Vulkangestein wie hier
- winzige Fenster, aber durchgehende Öffnungen, um das Eindringen der Hitze zu begrenzen und Durchzug zu ermöglichen.
- Dicke Mauern von 60 bis 80 cm.
- schmale Gassen, um die Beschattung zu fördern.
Um die Bäume vor Insekten und Pilzen zu schützen, werden die Stämme bis zu einer Höhe von 1 m weiß gestrichen. Dasselbe gilt für Gehwege, Mauern und andere kleine Bauwerke.
Da der Weißkalk verblasst, tragen die Bewohner nach jedem Winter eine neue Schicht auf und geben ihren Häusern für die wärmeren Tage einen neuen Anstrich.
🇪🇸 En las Cícladas abunda el vulcanismo, por lo que es común encontrar piedra volcánica. Como el madera es escasa, hay que construir sin ella o con madera importada. Los edificios tienen una superficie de 4 m x 3 m y las estancias miden entre 2,5 y 3 m de altura.
Da der Boden sehr instabil ist, sind die Gebäude in der Regel nur zweistöckig (in Ausnahmefällen dreistöckig).
La topografía escarpada provoca edificios de varias plantas. Al adaptarse a la forma del terreno, los edificios y callejones se integran en el entorno.
Con el paso del tiempo se han ido desarrollando varios trucos para protegerse de la luz solar:
- blancas fachadas para reflejar la luz del sol.
— ventanas pequeñas, pero con apertura continua, para limitar la entrada de calor y permitir la circulación del aire.
- Dicke Mauern de 60 a 80 cm. Como se ve aquí, primero se hace de piedra volcánica en bruto.
- Gassen con poca anchura para favorecer la sombra.
Para proteger los árboles de insectos y hongos, se pintan los troncos hasta una altura de 1 m. Lo mismo ocurre con los Gehwege, las paredes y otros pequeños edificios.
Como der weisse Kalk verblasst, streichen die Bewohner nach jedem Winter eine neue Schicht auf und verleihen ihren Häusern für die warmen Tage einen neuen Anstrich.
🇮🇹 Nelle Cícladi, la roccia vulcanica è piuttosto diffusa. La madera è rara, quindi le case devono essere costruite senza o con legno importato. Las casas miden 4 m por 3 m y cada planta tiene una altura de entre 2,5 y 3 m.
Debido a la inestabilidad del terreno, los edificios no pueden tener más de dos plantas (tres en casos excepcionales).
Las pendientes, a menudo pronunciadas, obligan a edificar en altura. Siguiendo la forma del terreno, las casas y los caminos se integran armoniosamente en el ambiente.
A lo largo de los años, se han ideado varios trucos para protegerse del sol:
- fachadas blancas para reflejar el sol; Un tempo era in pietra vulcanica grezza, come si può vedere qui.
- Ventanas minúsculas, pero pasantes, para limitar la entrada de calor y favorecer la ventilación cruzada.
- Paredes de 60 a 80 cm de grosor.
- Calles estrechas para dar sombra.
Para protegerse de los insectos y hongos, los troncos de hasta 1 metro de altura se pintan de blanco. Lo stesso vale per le aiuole, i muretti bassi e le altre strutture di piccole dimensioni.
La cal se desgasta con el tiempo, por lo que los vecinos aplican una nueva capa tras cada invierno, dándoles a sus casas un aire renovado para la primavera.
The beaver has been extinct in the UK since the 16th century, however up and down the land there are now numerous reintroduction projects. Apart from the wish to see the introduction of a large mammal back into our countryside there are now strong arguments that the beaver through its dam creation will help transform many of our smaller rivers. It is expected that by building the dams the flow of water will reduce after heavy rain and therefore gradually release the run off rather than produce the deluge we often see. Of course dam creation creates ponds and floodplains which in turn will have a knock on effect on the environment. There is one such designated release area not too far from me but I have yet to see the star attractions.
This photo was taken on our recent American trip in Oregon close to the coast at Barview which is just north of Tillamook. I should have expected we might have struck lucky as Oregon is known as the "Beaver State".
I had spotted somewhere to photograph a heritage diesel service and whilst I waited the beaver appeared. Alas I only had my standard lens to hand. The diesel passed, I got my shot and returned to the car to grab my long lens. This time Shirley accompanied me and for once was pleased I had stopped for a railway photograph. Thankfully it was quite active and reappeared a couple more times. Clearly it was an industrious individual.
Window tax, the taxation of light, imposed by King William III in 1696 in England & Wales until it was repealed 155 years later in 1851.
Daylight robbery !!!
A flattering picture of outgoing Prime Minister, Theresa May.
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Last one in the Whitethroat set. This time within its environment.
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TROPPO SOLE PER LA VALLE.
La vallata, famosa per i suoi prati e i boschi di fondovalle, è sconosciuta a gran parte dei turisti amanti della montagna laddove la sequenza ininterrotta di cime si fonde con il cielo oramai prossimo all’Austria e all’Europa. Si apprezza un fascino mitteleuropeo osservando i profili delle Alpi Giulie scintillare a levante, per poi sfumare verso i colossi ghiacciati dei Tauri a nord e alle più note Dolomiti schierate a sud. Uno spettacolo tanto ampio e sorprendente che non molti hanno avuto la fortuna di apprezzare. Tutto a qualche chilometro dal cuore del Cadore, dalla trafficata strada che unisce Santo Stefano alla vivace e frequentata Sappada; a una manciata di minuti dal Comelico e dalla via per la vicinissima Val Pusteria, ad un passo dalla verde Carnia. Un mondo intero di montagne, sorprendentemente condensate nei loro ambienti caratteristici, spunta di poco a lato del Piave, che proprio qui nasce e inizia la tormentata corsa verso il Mare Adriatico.
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TOO SUNNY FOR THE VALLEY.
The valley, famous for its meadows and woods at the bottom of the valley, is unknown to most mountain-loving tourists where the uninterrupted sequence of peaks merges with the sky now close to Austria and Europe. A Central European charm is appreciated by observing the profiles of the Julian Alps glittering to the east, and then fading towards the frozen giants of the Tauri to the north and the more famous Dolomites lined up to the south. A show so large and surprising that not many have had the good fortune to appreciate. All a few kilometers from the heart of Cadore, from the busy road that connects Santo Stefano to the lively and busy Sappada; a handful of minutes from Comelico and from the road to the nearby Val Pusteria, a stone's throw from the green Carnia. A whole world of mountains, surprisingly condensed into their characteristic environments, emerges just beside the Piave, which is born right here and begins its tormented race towards the Adriatic Sea.
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Piane di Mocogno (Lama Mocogno), Modena, Italy.
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Is it too late to save our Earth? Some good citizens do try their best. Seen on my Saturday Sundown walk at the beach. Deerfield Beach, Florida
I took my mom on a date to NOLA, which ended at this cemetery. When we pulled through the gates, she turned to me and said, "This is what I call a target rich environment." Lakelawn Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, Louisiana
Council Housing Estate c.1966.
Demolition beginning on 27th January 2020.
CRUSH by Lovepusher.
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A rhinoceros, from Greek rhinokerōs, meaning 'nose-horned', from rhis, meaning 'nose', and keras, meaning 'horn'), commonly abbreviated to rhino, is one of any five extant species of odd-toed ungulates in the family Rhinocerotidae, as well as any of the numerous extinct species therein. Two of the extant species are native to Africa, and three to Southern Asia. The term rhinoceros is often more broadly applied to now extinct species of the superfamily Rhinocerotoidea. Members of the rhinoceros family are some of the largest remaining megafauna, with all species able to reach or exceed one tonne in weight. They have a herbivorous diet, small brains (400–600 g) for mammals of their size, one or two horns, and a thick (1.5–5 cm) protective skin formed from layers of collagen positioned in a lattice structure. They generally eat leafy material, although their ability to ferment food in their hindgut allows them to subsist on more fibrous plant matter when necessary. Unlike other perissodactyls, the two African species of rhinoceros lack teeth at the front of their mouths, relying instead on their lips to pluck food.
The Australian wood duck, maned duck or maned goose (Chenonetta jubata) is a dabbling duck found throughout much of Australia. It is the only living species in the genus Chenonetta. This 45–51 cm duck looks like a small goose, and feeds mostly by grazing in flocks. The male is grey with a dark brown head and mottled breast. The female has white stripes above and below the eye and mottled underparts. Both sexes have grey wings with black primaries and a white speculum. Juveniles are similar to adult females, but lighter and with a more streaky breast. The Australian wood duck is widespread in Australia, including Tasmania. The Australian wood duck is found in grasslands, open woodlands, wetlands, flooded pastures and along the coast in inlets and bays. It is also common on farmland with dams, as well as around rice fields, sewage ponds and in urban parks. It will often be found around deeper lakes that may be unsuitable for other waterbirds' foraging, as it prefers to forage on land. S20N_1281
One of the Macon’s most recognizable landmarks, the Mercer University School of Law was modeled after Independence Hall.
Macon, Bibb County, Georgia USA
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World Environment Day 2016- "Go wild for life".
The illegal trade in wildlife (ITW) is pushing many species of animals and plants toward local or global extinction and robbing us of our natural heritage. The killing and smuggling of these species is also undermining economies, fuelling organised crime, and feeding corruption and insecurity across the globe.
This disappearance of iconic species such as elephants, tigers or sea turtles would be a disaster for conservation efforts. But the loss of any species, even at a local level, is an erosion of the biodiversity that underpins the natural systems upon which we all depend for our food security, medicines, fresh air, water, shelter and a clean and healthy environment.
The WED 2016 campaign aims to raise awareness of the far-reaching nature of wildlife crime and – with the slogan “Go Wild for Life” – encourages people to change their habits to reduce demand for illegal wildlife products, and to press friends, colleagues and officials to do what they can to stop the illegal trade. This call is based on the hope that individual actions and statements can collectively bring about a sea-change in attitudes and policies toward both the trade in illegal wildlife products.
Built in 1896 as the Borough Theatre & Opera House, it was designed by Frank Matcham with seating for up to 3000.
It became the Rex Cinema in 1933, then a bingo hall in 1969 and later a disco and club/concert venue eventually closing in 2010. Today it is used by Zapspace trampolines.
Art Nouveau building.
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A desert shrub survives the extreme environment along the Dog Canyon Trail in Big Bend National Park.
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Victorian shop parade with exposed ghost signage.
I can only make out, 'Direct From The Actual Makers'.
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