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I'm often very difficult to see
I like to sit and watch quietly
sometimes maybe up in a tree
often somewhere special . . .
waiting my moment consciously
when I look around here and there
cameras I see from afar and near
don't think I don't notice . . .
for indeed I do
watch your back, sides and front
I'm still active
I might just surprise you !
my legs are crossed my paws too
expression intent
yes I'm watching you
don't be fooled by my elegance too
I'm a quick mover
watch out all of you !
From Bev
A snowy egret comes in for a soft landing.
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In the Lourosa ornithological park, Santa Maria da Feira.
Thank you for your visits and comments! :-)
Церковь Покрова на Нерли внесена в Список всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО.
Когда пишут и говорят об этом храме, обычно приводят слова Игоря Грабаря: «Церковь Покрова на Нерли близ Владимира является не только самым совершенным храмом, созданным на Руси, но и одним из величайших памятников мирового искусства».
Храм был возведен за один год в 1165 году князем Андреем Боголюбским.
Во времена своей «молодости» храм выглядел иначе, а холм-пьедестал, является делом рук человеческих.
Подземная часть храма составляет 5,30 м . В устье Нерли вырос искусственный холм, ставший пьедесталом для церкви Покрова и предохраняющий ее от коварных весенних вод. Холм был покрыт панцирем из белокаменных плит с водосточными желобами и лестницами, сбегающими к пристани.
Пропорции храма необыкновенно изящны и красивы. Часто этот храм сравнивают с образом красной девицы Здесь все направлено на достижение эффекта максимальной стройности и высоты. Множество деталей, еле уловимых, очень деликатных, подчеркивают вертикальную ось сооружения.
The Church of the Intercession on the Nerl, a UNESCO world heritage site.
When you write and say about this temple, usually cite the words of Igor Grabar, "the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl near Vladimir is not only the most perfect temple, created in Russia, but also one of the greatest monuments of world art".
The temple was erected in one year in 1165 by Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky.
In the days of his "youth" the temple looked different, and the hill-a pedestal, is the work of human hands.
The underground part of the temple is 5,30 m . At the mouth of the Nerl rose artificial hill, which has become the pedestal for the Church of the Intercession and protect it from the treacherous waters of the spring. The hill was covered with a shell of white stone slabs with gutters and stairs leading down to the Marina.
The proportions of the temple are unusually graceful and beautiful. Often this temple is compared with the image of maiden Here everything is directed on achieving maximal effect of slenderness and height. Many parts, subtle, very delicate, emphasize the vertical axis of the construction.
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This week's theme for Macro Mondays is "Mesh." My macro is of a mesh bath sponge. HMM!
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Fritillaria lit by a headtorch at night in the garden.
Title from the beautiful piano rag by William Bolcom.
Whooper swans (cygnus cygnus) spend most of their time in subarctic waters of the Northern Hemisphere, where they breed. As it might tell from their wings they are powerful in flight. Each winter they migrate south in large flocks, flying hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles. Those which arrive in Ireland and Britain come from Iceland. They announce their presence in the estuaries and wetlands where they settle with a deep honking sound.
Some interesting facts:
1. Finland's national bird
2. They pair for life
3. Among heaviest bird in flight
4. Fly at altitudes up to 8,000 ft
Thinking of the incredibly graceful and gifted Olympic skaters who are competing in Beijing
#7/52, Colourful, 52 weeks the 2022 edition
just sliding the sea into a soft blur -
may you have a calm and peaceful Sunday
HSS & if you celebrate, Happy Easter 🌷
Daucus carota flowers from midsummer to autumn. After flowering, the flowerhead folds inward to develop a concave seedhead.
♫ Bill Medley · Jennifer Warnes - [I've Had] The Time Of My Life (From "Dirty Dancing" Soundtrack) ♫
I've been waiting for so long
Now I've finally found someone to stand by me
We saw the writing on the wall
As we felt this magical fantasy
Now with passion in our eyes
There's no way we could disguise it secretly
So we take each other's hand
Cause we seem to understand the urgency
Just remember
You're the one thing
I can't get enough of
So I'll tell you something
This could be love
Because
I've had the time of my life
No, I never felt like this before
Yes, I swear it's the truth
And I owe it all to you
Hey, baby
Using burst exposures, you can never be sure exactly what success rate you may have. When I saw this on the ground glass,
I could scarcely believe my eyes. I've never gotten anything quite so amazing.
Rains coming while the sunsets in the Masai Mara. A giraffe in the distance makes a nice silhouette.
Recently I went on an exploration walk together with my best girlfriend from day one at school to visit the area where we grew up. I the old park where we used to go to play, my friend spotted this great blue heron for me... so I could get some captures..
Have a wonderful weekend !
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I think that this butterfly is so very beautiful and graceful! I hope you all will enjoy it! Have a super evening!
A swan in graceful repose. Found in the garden's of the queen's summer palace in Gråsten, Denmark.
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