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This is not a medieval ruine somewhere in Europe, this is the Bishop Castle in Colorado. Jim Bishop has built it alone since 1969 against all odds like missing money, hard labor, arguments with authorities, brands, blows, personal strocks of fate... This really incredible building, lost in the wilderness of Colorado, wil probably never be completed, but in this case the way is a goal...

My goal on this chilly morning was to photograph some barred owls at Wyandotte County Lake. I went to the spot where they have been known and seen hanging out for several days, but I came away with nothing but this sunrise image of this cove.

 

RenownTravel: On Yaowarat Road in Bangkok’s Chinatown is the colorful Kuan Yim shrine of the Thian Fa Foundation. The shrines’ walls are adorned with colorful murals. Inside is a small golden image of Guanyin.

 

The shrine is dedicated to Guanyin, in Thailand also known as the Bodhisattva Phra Avalokitesuan. The Guanyin images dates to the 12th century. Carved from teak wood in the Tang dynasty art style, it is painted in gold color. With her right hand Guanyin makes the Varada mudra, the gesture of charity or making offerings. The image was brought over from China and enshrined in 1958.

 

The Thian Fa Foundation was established in 1902 by Chinese immigrants who settled in Bangkok. Its goal is to provide free medical care to those in need. Both traditional Chinese and modern treatments are performed at the foundation’s hospital next to the shrine.

 

www.renown-travel.com/daytripsbangkok/kuanyimshrine.html

During the day on November 25, 2020, 15,332 infected with Covid-19 were detected in Ukraine, 225 people died.

 

During the day on November 27, 2020, 16,294 infected with Covid-19 were detected in Ukraine, 184 people died.

Die in den Jahren 1858 bis 1864 erbaute große Wallfahrtskirche wurde 1923 zur Päpstlichen Basilika erhoben. Das Patronat der „Aufnahme Mariens in den Himmel“ soll daran erinnern, was das Ziel irdischer Pilgerschaft ist.

 

1991 wurde mit der Innenausmalung in Anlehnung an Sainte-Chapelle in Paris eine Restaurierung abgeschlossen und damit einer der farbenprächtigsten Kirchenräume des Rheinlandes wiederhergestellt.

  

The large pilgrimage church built between 1858 and 1864 was elevated to the status of papal basilica in 1923. The patronage of the "Assumption of Mary into Heaven" is intended to remind us what the goal of earthly pilgrimage is.

 

In 1991, a restoration was completed with the interior painting based on Sainte-Chapelle in Paris and one of the most colorful church interiors in the Rhineland was restored.

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A Megachile policaris bee (unconfirmed iNaturalist ID) flies between the wings of a common wood nymph butterfly.

Explored 29AUG2016

 

Soccer field before sunset

Will try to take multiple shots of this view at different times and with different gear to try to improve it but this is the starting point.

Playgroud in Gelsenkirchen

Ruin of the Mirów castle, the way to...

Southholland

Juvenile Bald Eagle

 

We are celebrating the Old New Year! I congratulate you on this! Let all your dreams come true!

In Russia, according to statistics, about half of the country's population celebrates the Old New Year, gathering around the festive table.

The Old New Year came into our culture together with the old style of chronology.

 

In 1918, the Bolshevik government decided to change the calendar. Tsarist Russia lived according to the Julian calendar, and Europe according to the Gregorian calendar. The first was created in the Roman Empire and was based on ancient Egyptian astronomy. The Gregorian calendar was more accurate, it was created in the 16th century taking into account the latest knowledge about the structure of the universe. The difference between the two systems of calculation was 13 days and created inconveniences for conducting international political and economic affairs and led to funny incidents in everyday life. For example, according to the dates on postmarks, it turned out that a telegram was received in Europe several days earlier than it was sent in Russia.

 

The transition to the Western European calendar took place on February 14, 1918. According to the decree, the main goal of the entire project was "to establish in Russia the same calendar as almost all cultural nations." An unusual holiday also appeared - the Old New Year, that is, the New Year according to the old style, which was not forgotten by the people. However, the Old New Year was not celebrated as widely as the night from December 31 to January 1.

Day 68 - Close to Home

 

Broadoak Park, and this spot is about 10 minutes walk away, although I have to cross a main road which can take ages.

Konica Pop (battery exhausted), film Fomapan 400

Arosa, Graubünden, Switzerland

Go in a hurry to the goal

It was simplicity that was the goal of this shot. A rock, a cloud, and the ocean. "Less is more", they say when it comes to life. Until it was discovered that a very wealthy individual coined the phrase, attempting to convince the less fortunate to accept their lot in life.

 

However, this simple phrase is true in photography. eliminating clutter does remove distractions. This is what the phrase is meant to illustrate. These are the simple goals that any photographer desires.

Helgoland series: Couple goals

 

Last April I visited the Northern Gannets (Morus bassanus) on Helgoland. I spent almost a week watching their mating and bonding rituals and the tenderness between the breeding partners. It was so much fun - just sitting there and watching them ... there are still many pictures on my hard drive, but I can't bring myself to process them. Knowing that many of the beautiful birds I photographed in April died in the following months breaks my heart. This colony (as so many others) was severely hit by an outbreak of the Avian Flu in 2022.

 

Im letzten April habe ich die Basstölpel auf Helgoland besucht. Fast eine Woche lang habe ich die Seevögel und ihr Verhalten beobachtet. Besonders rührend war es zu sehen, wie zärtlich die Brutpartner miteinander umgingen. Ich habe noch so viele Fotos auf der Festplatte, aber ich kann mich im Moment nicht überwinden, sie zu bearbeiten. Viele der wunderschönen Vögel, die ich fotografiert habe, starben in den folgenden Monaten an der Vogelgrippe, nur wenige Küken überlebten. 2022 war kein gutes Jahr für diese Kolonie - hoffen wir, dass 2023 ein besseres wird!

Outfit: Azealia (minidress & sock boots) by Klubb *Get this item at the Dream Day event!*

 

LM to Dream Day: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DREAMDAY/159/72/2002

 

LM to Klubb: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/NEW%20CYN%20CITY/191/63/22

Shooting macro is incredible fun

Suddenly things are popping up

 

I see a person and a ball

 

What do you see?

 

(Obviously not easy to say anything here, as I see comments are coming but they keep disappearing all the time....)

The abandonded Irwell Stadium for Stand Athletic Football Club. Was a lovely evening, shame the pitches couldn't be used.

Ierapetra, Crete

I haven't got any grand travel plans for 2025. But that's OK as looking closer to home offers many possibilities. I would like to shoot more Jurassic Coast, Dartmoor and Cornwall.

 

And Somerset - I will be keeping a close eye on the redevelopment of this pier. I can't believe I have not shot Glastonbury Tor and then there is those skeleton trees near Exmoor.

 

So lots to think about and hopefully this Twixmas gloomy weather will pass. Please join me if anyone finds themselves down my way.

 

On another note will this Gavin and Stacey hype ever end? Only mentioning it as this is dead opposite Barry Island.

Bönigen, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Gorleston-On-Sea, UK, December 2023

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