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On the wall of Eyam parish church, Derbyshire.
Ut umbra sic vita - "as a shadow, so is life" ?
Dans un parc vallonné de 6 ha, le jardin botanique exotique du Kestellic est classé "jardin remarquable".
Il abrite un choix exceptionnel de végétaux du monde entier qui se développent dans le microclimat du vallon situé au bord de la rivière le Jaudy.
In a hilly park of 6 ha, the exotic botanical garden of Kestellic is classified "remarkable garden".
It is home to an exceptional selection of plants from around the world that develop in the microclimate of the valley located along the river Jaudy.
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Schultzengass Gewurztraminer 2017 Domaine Muré Rouffach
late harvest, vendanges tardives
Here is a shot of the northern lights as seen from the south of France! On this exceptional night (October 10th), with a KP index reaching 8 due to heightened solar activity, the aurora extended far enough south to be visible from this nice spot at the Madone d'Utelle in south of France.
This panoramic image is an assembly of 10 vertical shots taken with a 50mm Samyang lens at F/2.8, each exposed for 6 seconds at ISO 2500 with an astromodified Sony A7s. Capturing the delicate hues of the aurora in this unusual setting was an unforgettable experience, highlighting just how awe-inspiring nature's displays can be, even in unexpected places.
The National Churches Trust describes St Mary's in Potterne as a “an Early English church of exceptional purity and austerity.”
A priest, and land held by the Bishop of Salisbury, was recorded at Potterne in Domesday Book of 1086, and in Victorian times, a 10th Century font was found on the site of the present day Church of England parish church of St Mary. It was built in the 13th century and has survived with little change, beyond work to the tower in the 15th century and restoration by Ewan Christian. Pevsner describes it as, “An Early English parish church of exceptional purity and indeed classicity” and linked this to the Bishops’ ownership of the manor.
The church is cruciform, with a substantial tower over the crossing, and original lancet windows. It is built of rubble stone, with ashlar to the upper tower. The south porch was added in the 14th century, and in the 15th the tower was made higher and given an elaborate battlement. Restoration in 1870–2 included re-roofing and the removal of galleries, and the stained glass is from various dates in that century.
Since the 11th century, the church has been linked to All Saints at West Lavington as tithes from both churches endowed a prebendary at Salisbury Cathedral. From 1967 the benefice was held in plurality with Worton and since 2017 the parish has been part of the Wellsprings benefice, which extends to Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot.
This description incorporates text from the English Wikipedia.
Another from that gorgeous morning on the Wolds. This was taken as the sun really started to break through the mist with a beautiful warm glow.
Croxby, Lincolnshire Wolds
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My approximation of Aaron Beck’s “Flathead” mech. This probably was one of my more challenging builds to date. Not only am I not accustomed to building things that look as close to their real life or concept counterpart, this one also had only one image as reference. Figuring out how the elements not in view would look/work was…interesting. In the end I’m pleased with the model, even if building and photographing it were extremely challenging.
Why this concept art? For one, I followed Aaron from way back, I think he’s an exceptional artist with truly unique and instantly recognizable designs. If you’re not familiar with his work, he has done designs for Elysium, Avatar and Call of Duty, to name just a few. His blog is a treasure trove of awesomeness. And two, this specific design just kinda stuck with me over the years. It’s such a fun concept, basically a walking ammo drum, with the right balance between plausibility and weirdness.
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I generally don't love posting pics directly from a moth sheet, but we really got some good stuff last night.
La commune de Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue abrite un patrimoine exceptionnel représenté par ses deux tours Vauban, à la Hougue et sur Tatihou, inscrites à l’Unesco en 2008 dans le cadre du Réseau des Sites majeurs de Vauban, avec 11 autres sites français, représentant chacun une facette de l’œuvre du célèbre poliorcète. Conjuguant l’observation et le tir à la mer, les tours de Saint-Vaast constituent l’archétype des tours tronconiques de défense côtière, à batteries hautes.
La frontière de mer du Cotentin prend toute son importance sous le règne de Louis XIV, avec la volonté de Vauban de mettre ce littoral en sécurité, car les coups de main ennemis contre notre côte s’intensifient au cours de la guerre de la Ligue d’Augsbourg (1688-1697) qui oppose la France à la majeure partie de l’Europe. Ainsi, en 1692, après une bataille de ligne tout à son honneur au large de Barfleur, le vice-amiral Tourville perd, les 2 et 3 juin, pratiquement sans coup férir, douze de ses vaisseaux incendiés par les brûlots anglais et hollandais, alors qu’ils étaient venus se réfugier sous l’île Tatihou et à la pointe de la Hougue, insuffisamment protégées.
Cet épisode, passé à la postérité sous l’appellation « Bataille de la Hougue », décide le roi à accorder à Vauban les subsides nécessaires pour renforcer la défense de Saint-Vaast. Le principe est arrêté dès 1693, et c’est à Benjamin Decombes que Vauban confie la tâche de faire bâtir deux tours dans le but de protéger la baie en rendant impossible tout débarquement grâce, notamment, au tir croisé des batteries.
Distantes l’une de l’autre, de 2,750 kms à vol d’oiseau, les tours s’élèvent à 20 mètres au-dessus de leurs fondations, mais elles se distinguent par leur silhouette : plus massive pour Tatihou qui a les pieds dans l’eau à marée haute et comporte 10 embrasures sur sa plate-forme de tir, plus élégante pour la Hougue qui s’élève sur son promontoire de granit si bien que la terrasse de tir à 6 embrasures culmine à 40 mètres au-dessus du niveau de la mer.
La construction des deux tours est achevée en 1699, lorsque Vauban effectue sa dernière visite en Cotentin. Elles s’intègrent alors totalement dans le système défensif côtier du Ponant. L’épreuve du feu a lieu en août 1708, lors d’une tentative de descente anglaise sous la Hougue, déjouée grâce au fameux tri croisé. Cet épisode prouve l’intérêt de la construction des deux tours, car les Anglais ne tenteront plus aucune descente sur le rivage saint-vaastais.
The commune of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is home to an exceptional heritage represented by its two Vauban towers, at La Hougue and on Tatihou, listed by UNESCO in 2008 as part of the Network of Major Vauban Sites, with 11 other sites French, each representing a facet of the work of the famous poliorcete. Combining observation and sea shooting, the towers of Saint-Vaast constitute the archetype of truncated conical coastal defense towers, with high batteries.
The Cotentin sea border took on its full importance under the reign of Louis Augsburg (1688-1697) which pitted France against most of Europe. Thus, in 1692, after a line battle to his credit off the coast of Barfleur, Vice-Admiral Tourville lost, on June 2 and 3, practically without firing a shot, twelve of his vessels set on fire by English and Dutch fireships, then that they had come to take refuge under Tatihou Island and at the Pointe de la Hougue, which were insufficiently protected.
This episode, passed down to posterity under the name "Battle of La Hougue", decided the king to grant Vauban the necessary subsidies to strengthen the defense of Saint-Vaast. The principle was decided in 1693, and it was to Benjamin Decombes that Vauban entrusted the task of building two towers with the aim of protecting the bay by making any landing impossible thanks, in particular, to the crossfire of the batteries.
Distant from each other, 2,750 km as the crow flies, the towers rise 20 meters above their foundations, but they are distinguished by their silhouette: more massive for Tatihou who has his feet in water at high tide and has 10 embrasures on its shooting platform, more elegant for La Hougue which rises on its granite promontory so that the shooting terrace with 6 embrasures culminates 40 meters above the sea level.
The construction of the two towers was completed in 1699, when Vauban made his last visit to Cotentin. They are then fully integrated into the coastal defensive system of Ponant. The trial by fire took place in August 1708, during an attempted English descent under La Hougue, foiled thanks to the famous cross sorting. This episode proves the interest in the construction of the two towers, because the English will no longer attempt any descent on the Saint-Vaast shore.
Place de Merciers (in English: "Square of the Haberdashers") in the old town of Dinan, Brittany, France
Some background information:
Dinan is a walled Breton town in the department of Côtes-d'Armor in northwestern France. Its geographical setting is exceptional: Instead of nestling on the valley floor like the town of Morlaix, most urban development has been on the hillside overlooking the river Rance. The area alongside the river is known as the "Port of Dinan", and is connected to the town by a steep street. Dinan has more than 14,600 residents and a very beautiful old town with roughly 130 half-timbered houses and well-preserved town walls. Needless to say, that Dinan’s numerous sights attract a high number of visitors each year.
In the 11th century, Dinan was first mentioned in a document, although the site was most likely already inhabited in ancient times. At the time of its first documental evidence, Dinan was just a little market town, where a Benedictine convent was brought into being. Even a castle existed in Dinan’s early years, which is known because it was depicted on a fragment of the famous Bayeux Tapestry. This castle was a wooden motte-and-bailey castle and its depiction on the Bayeux Tapestry is undoubtedly the most important historical illustration of this medieval castle type, which has ever become known.
In the 12th century, an Arabian geographer mentioned Dinan and described it as a wealthy town surrounded by massive stone walls. In 1283, the whole area, including the town, was acquired by Jean I le Roux, Duke of Brittany. Following this acquisition, the town walls were finished, fortified even more and brought into the shape that still exists today. Nine towers were added, which girdle the old quarter in a trigonometric disposition. Furthermore, five town gates were built.
In 1357, during the War of the Breton succession, Dinan was besieged by English troops, but the Breton military leader Bertrand du Guesclin, a local, defended the town successfully. From a single combat against Thomas of Canterbury, he came off as the winner. However, in 1364, after several unsuccessful attempts, Duke Jean IV, who was supported by England, regained control of the town. On his behalf, an impressive donjon was erected, mainly to make his power and authority clear to the residents of Dinan, who had always supported his opponents.
Like all Breton towns, also Dinan was affiliated to the Kingdom of France in the 15th century. The town thrived and its port at the river Rance fostered trade. In fact, Dinan controlled the whole river navigation, which allowed the transport of all kinds of goods from and to the seaport town of Saint-Malo. In 1598, Dinan casted its lot with the French King Henry IV instead of following Philippe-Emmanuel de Lorraine, Duke of Mercœur, who opposed him. In the 17th century, different religious orders, like the Dominicans, the Capuchins, the Clarists and the Ursulines founded new abbeys in the town.
In the 18th century, trade was stimulated by the settlement of weavers, who mainly produced sailcloth, which was shipped to Saint-Malo on the river Rance. However, in the 19th century, Dinan’s river port lost in importance because of the construction of a road bridge and the new railway connection, which was established in 1879. Trade twindled, but gradually Dinan became a place of summer residences that particularly came into favour of affluent people from England.
In 1907, a fire caused some destruction and several houses burned out. During World War II, Dinan was bombed before being liberated by the US Army on 6th August 1944. Subsequently, the damages of both the fire and the bombardment were restored, though restoration work in such a beautiful old town is a never-ending task.
Melanie Iglesias performs on January 23, 2020 at the Jewelbox Theater in Seattle, Washington, USA
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The black-billed magpie is a remarkable bird that adds vibrancy to the Alaskan landscape. Magpies are known for their intelligence, and they belong to the Corvidae family, famous for exceptional cognitive abilities. They exhibit problem-solving skills and self-recognition, with their social learning truly captivating observers.
While not as famous for mimicking sounds as parrots, magpies can imitate various sounds, including human speech, especially in familiar environments. With an average lifespan of around 25 years and some living up to 30 in the wild, black-billed magpies are a testament to the incredible intelligence of nature. Embrace the chance to appreciate these fascinating creatures and the life they bring to their surroundings.
Another exception (for me) are the power lines present here - usually I hate them with a passion! Here however they (imo) make sense in the composition in the way they cut the sky and clouds into segments.
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The portal interior view of Templo de San Francisco de Asis in Centro.
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The church was the first religious temple built in Querétaro, with construction beginning between 1550 and 1598.
In addition to the temple, the convent included an orchard, a large atrium that served as a cemetery, and other chapels, all of which were demolished during the Reform War.
The temple served as the cathedral of Querétaro from 1856 to 1922.
Over the years, it has undergone numerous restorations, and in 1934, part of the convent was designated as a museum, now known as the "Regional Museum of Querétaro."
Queretaro UNESCO:
Querétaro's Historic Monuments Zone was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996 for being an exceptional colonial town, showcasing a unique blend of Spanish Baroque architecture with indigenous influences, reflected in its plazas, baroque buildings with unique arches, and well-preserved layout symbolizing its multi-ethnic past.
The site features 1,400 listed monuments, including convents and public buildings, highlighting its strategic importance and harmonious coexistence of cultures.
Hamilton, Omtario
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The remains of the Crusader town, dating from 1104 to 1291, lie almost intact, both above and below today’s street level, providing an exceptional picture of the layout and structures of the capital of the medieval Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem.
La catedral de Colonia (en alemán, Kölner Dom —oficialmente Hohe Domkirche St. Peter) es un templo católico de estilo gótico, comenzó a construirse en 1248 y no se terminó hasta 1880. Está situada en el centro de la ciudad de Colonia. Con sus 157 metros de altura fue el edificio más alto del mundo hasta la culminación del Monumento a Washington en 1884, de 170 metros. Es el monumento más visitado de Alemania. Es además la sede del arzobispo de Colonia y de la administración de la arquidiócesis de Colonia. Fue declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco en 1996.
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Cologne Cathedral (German: Kölner Dom, officially Hohe Domkirche Sankt Petrus, English: Cathedral Church of Saint Peter) is a Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Northrhine-Westfalia, Germany. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne and of the administration of the Archdiocese of Cologne. It is a renowned monument of German Catholicism and Gothic architecture and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1996. It is Germany's most visited landmark, attracting an average of 20,000 people a day, and currently the tallest twin-spired church at 157 m (515 ft) tall.
Construction of Cologne Cathedral commenced in 1248 and was halted in 1473, leaving it unfinished. Work restarted in the 19th century and was completed, to the original plan, in 1880. The cathedral is the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe and has the second-tallest spires. The towers for its two huge spires give the cathedral the largest façade of any church in the world. The choir has the largest height to width ratio, 3.6:1, of any medieval church.
Cologne's medieval builders had planned a grand structure to house the reliquary of the Three Kings and fit its role as a place of worship for the Holy Roman Emperor. Despite having been left incomplete during the medieval period, Cologne Cathedral eventually became unified as "a masterpiece of exceptional intrinsic value" and "a powerful testimony to the strength and persistence of Christian belief in medieval and modern Europe".
Kanyakumari is exceptionally admired in India for its stunning and exclusive sunrise and sunset. The flowing together of three ocean mass – Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, and Arabian Sea creates the sunrise and sunset even more extraordinary.
Just a small selection of the Carnac stones (Breton: Steudadoù Karnag) are an exceptionally dense collection of megalithic sites near the south coast of Brittany in northwestern France, consisting of stone alignments (rows), dolmens (stone tombs), tumuli (burial mounds) and single menhirs. More than 3,000 prehistoric standing stones were hewn from local granite and erected by the pre-Celtic people of Brittany and form the largest such collection in the world Most of the stones are within the Breton municipality of Carnac,
Guimarães, Portugal
The historic town of Guimarães is associated with the emergence of the Portuguese national identity in the 12th century. An exceptionally well-preserved and authentic example of the evolution of a medieval settlement into a modern town, its rich building typology exemplifies the specific development of Portuguese architecture from the 15th to 19th century through the consistent use of traditional building materials and techniques.
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on 6 November 2016, after more than 50 years the two patron Saints of Mongiuffi-Melia (Sicily), St.Leonard and St. Sebastian, the only municipality with two distinct identities, gathered in Mongiuffi (the last time the two saints met in 1962). It is easy to imagine how this event has been very exciting for the whole community, but also for those people who came from other places, recalled by the exceptional nature of the meeting. The statues of St.Leonard (patron and protector Saint of Mongiuffi) and of St.Sebastian (patron Saint of Melia) met in Carmine square in Mongiuffi, with great acclamation on the part of all the faithful.
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il 6 novembre 2016, dopo più di 50 anni i due Santi patroni di Mongiuffi-Melia (Sicilia), (San Leonardo e San Sebastiano), l'unico comune con due distinte identità, si riunirono in quel Mongiuffi (l'ultima volta che i due santi si incontrarono avvenne nel 1962) . Facile immaginare come questo evento sia stato di grande importanza per l'intera comunità, come per tutti coloro che sono stati richiamati dalla eccezzionalità dell'incontro e provenienti da altri luoghi. Le statue di S. Leonardo (Santo patrono e protettore di Mongiuffi) e di S. Sebastiano (Santo patrono di Melia) si incontrarono in Piazza del Carmine a Mongiuffi, con grande acclamazione da parte dei fedeli tutti.