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Somehow, I managed to snap this shot while walking down the halls of a government building in Iraq. The door on the left would more than likely have a "Non-Western" toilet, which would consist of a piped and tiled hole in the ground.
Cars in Gibraltar (and Southern Spain) never last too long and look rough quickly, this is due to the attitude towards vehicles, even the newest car will be scraped and dented and also due to the hot strong sunny environment - for example the polycarbonate plastic headlamps lenses of modern cars go brittle and off colour within a few years.
This ageing Suzuki Vitara has had a hard life, but the owner has done their best with cans of spray to help keeping it looking presentable. Well, that was the idea anyway!
June 25, 2017 - A visit to the Potala Palace. "The Potala Palace, winter palace of the Dalai Lama since the 7th century, symbolizes Tibetan Buddhism and its central role in the traditional administration of Tibet. The complex, comprising the White and Red Palaces with their ancillary buildings, is built on Red Mountain in the centre of Lhasa Valley, at an altitude of 3,700m. Also founded in the 7th century, the Jokhang Temple Monastery is an exceptional Buddhist religious complex. Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama's former summer palace, constructed in the 18th century, is a masterpiece of Tibetan art. The beauty and originality of the architecture of these three sites, their rich ornamentation and harmonious integration in a striking landscape, add to their historic and religious interest.
Brief synthesis
Enclosed within massive walls, gates and turrets built of rammed earth and stone the White and Red Palaces and ancillary buildings of the Potala Palace rise from Red Mountain in the centre of Lhasa Valley at an altitude of 3,700 metres. As the winter palace of the Dalai Lama from the 7th century CE the complex symbolizes Tibetan Buddhism and its central role in the traditional administration of Tibet. The White Palace contains the main ceremonial hall with the throne of the Dalai Lama, and his private rooms and audience hall are on the uppermost level. The palace contains 698 murals, almost 10,000 painted scrolls, numerous sculptures, carpets, canopies, curtains, porcelain, jade, and fine objects of gold and silver, as well as a large collection of sutras and important historical documents. To the west and higher up the mountain the Red Palace contains the gilded burial stupas of past Dalai Lamas. Further west is the private monastery of the Dalai Lama, the Namgyel Dratshang.
The Jokhang Temple Monastery was founded by the regime also in the 7th century, in order to promote the Buddhist religion. Covering 2.5ha in the centre of the old town of Lhasa, it comprises an entrance porch, courtyard and Buddhist hall surrounded by accommodation for monks and storehouses on all four sides. The buildings are constructed of wood and stone and are outstanding examples of the Tibetan Buddhist style, with influences from China, India, and Nepal. They house over 3,000 images of Buddha and other deities and historical figures along with many other treasures and manuscripts. Mural paintings depicting religious and historical scenes cover the walls.
Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama's former summer palace constructed in the 18th century, is located on the bank of the Lhasa River about 2km west of the Potala Palace in a lush green environment. It comprises a large garden with four palace complexes and a monastery as well as other halls, and pavilions all integrated into the garden layout to create an exceptional work of art covering 36ha. The property is closely linked with religious and political issues, having been a place for contemplation and for signing political agreements.
The Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Norbulingka embody the administrative, religious and symbolic functions of the Tibetan theocratic government through their location, layout and architecture. The beauty and originality of the architecture of these three sites, their rich ornamentation and harmonious integration in a striking landscape, contribute to their Outstanding Universal Value.
Criterion (i): The Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace is an outstanding work of human imagination and creativity, for its design, its decoration and its harmonious setting within a dramatic landscape. The three-in-one historic ensemble of the Potala Palace, with Potala the palace-fort complex, Norbulingka the garden residence and the Jokhang Temple Monastery the temple architecture, each with its distinctive characteristics, forms an outstanding example of traditional Tibetan architecture.
Criterion (iv): The scale and artistic wealth of the Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, which represents the apogee of Tibetan architecture, make it an outstanding example of theocratic architecture, of which it was the last surviving example in the modern world.
Criterion (vi): The Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace forms a potent and exceptional symbol of the integration of secular and religious authority.
Integrity
The Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace owns tens of thousands of collections of diverse cultural relics. The wall paintings are rich in themes, form the best of Tibetan painting art and precious material evidence for learning Tibetan history and the multi-ethnic cultural fusion. The historic scale, architectural typology and the historic environment remain intact within the property area and within the buffer zone, carrying the complete historic information of the property.
Authenticity
In terms of design, material, technology and layout, the historic ensemble of the Potala Palace has well retained its original form and characteristics since it was first built and from successive significant additions and expansions, convincingly testifying to its Outstanding Universal Value"
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Loasaceae - Endemic to Chile
Monjita (Chile)
Shown: Flower in early stage of bloom; stamens initially lie flat against petals; filaments of stamens elevate the maturing anthers to the center of the flower for release of pollen; clustered, ruptured anthers visible at center of flower; the function of the circle of five red structures--each with three wing like, vertical projections--is unclear; perhaps insect mimicry--whose purpose is to attract pollinators (?)
"The Loasaceae is a family of 15-20 genera and about 200-260 species of flowering plants in the order Cornales, native to the Americas and Africa. The family comprises annual, biennial and perennial herbaceous plants, and a few shrubs and small trees." (Wikipedia)
Additional images, natural range and cultural information:
www.chileflora.com/Florachilena/FloraEnglish/HighResPages...
S. elegans is periodically available online:
www.anniesannuals.com/plt_lst/lists/general/lst.gen.asp?p...
My complete set of images of S. elegans:
www.flickr.com/photos/jim-sf/sets/72157627558427299/
Photographed in my garden in San Francisco, California
Valedictory function of 9 day long summer camp was held on 30th May, 2017 (Tuesday). The Function comprised of display of all the skills learnt by the students during the summer camp.
The students of both Junior and Senior wing enthusiastically performed various acts such as Yoga, Aerobics, Dance etc.
Parents were very elated to see the mesmerizing performances.
Various items prepared by the students during the camp were displayed in a small exhibition which was thoroughly enjoyed by the parents.
The event culminated with Principal Mam’s address where she congratulated students for the enchanting show and encouraged them by handing over certificate of participation to each one of them.
Till we meet again …. Happy Vacation!!!
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 26, 2015) Incoming Resolute Support advisors networked with Afghan business and community leaders as part of In-Country Advisor Training held at RS Headquarters in Kabul to gain a common understanding of Afghan systems, organizations and processes. The training covers their roles and responsibilities in all eight essential functions of the NATO-led mission RS to train, advise and assist Afghan security forces and institutions. (U.S. military photo by Lt. Kristine Volk, Resolute Support Public Affairs/Released)
The cargo is held in by two sliding rails that have notches to fit into the handles on the side of the cargo. On either side of the cockpit, the flaps come out a bit to show guns hidden beneath.
Gina Friars Milliner Hatmaker Fashion Event at The World Summit on Women & Girls Awards Gala After Function at St Stephen's Tavern Westminster London 7th November 2024. With Nicole Model from Philadelphia
Function Area 2 of Basic Still Photography at Defense Information School at Fort Meade, MD. Emphasizing on flash technique, this area of the course taught the basics using a SB-28DX Flash and included bounce, indirect, off camera, and synchro-sun photography.
Best live show this year: Melbourne' finest garagepunkrock outfit Private Function were turning Würzburgs Immerhin Club into the Cities hottest public sauna. The high octane energy fueled show was leaving everbody gobsmacked and drenched in sweat. Slamdance party galore. a few snaps from fair dinkum aussie rules punkrock craftmanship. true Ripper. Poor bastard, you missed out on something if you haven't seen one of their shows during their recent yurup tour.
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New function generator, this tiny box replaces a lot of huge boxes in my workshop and can do loads more at a fraction of the cost
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Valedictory function of 9 day long summer camp was held on 30th May, 2017 (Tuesday). The Function comprised of display of all the skills learnt by the students during the summer camp.
The students of both Junior and Senior wing enthusiastically performed various acts such as Yoga, Aerobics, Dance etc.
Parents were very elated to see the mesmerizing performances.
Various items prepared by the students during the camp were displayed in a small exhibition which was thoroughly enjoyed by the parents.
The event culminated with Principal Mam’s address where she congratulated students for the enchanting show and encouraged them by handing over certificate of participation to each one of them.
Till we meet again …. Happy Vacation!!!