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Interior of the Salvatorkirche (Church of the Savior), a Greek Orthodox church with a slightly convoluted history:
Built in late Gothic style in 1493 as a cemetery church for the relocated cemetery of the Frauenkirche.
With the secularization in 1803 it should be destroyed, but it was used as important storage, so destruction was avoided.
In 1806 it was gifted to the Lutheran community in Munich, but due to continued usage as depot the Lutheran community could not use it. With the decision to build the Lutheran St. Matthäus church in 1825 the Lutherans returned St. Salvator to the crown.
In 1828 King Ludwig I of Bavaria gave it to the Greek Orthodox community for use, but the church building remained property of the state.
After this it remained Greek Orthodox and was renovated multiple times, most recently some interior refurbishing happened in 2022.
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It happens sometimes, that I don't see in the drawings of the sequence of the folding steps, what a designer means. It took me a while before I saw that this Hippopotamus had his mouth width open ;-)
Another three-legged 'abstract' origami animal by James Sakoda with his 'Eight-Point Star' (see first comment box) .
Model: origami Hippopotamus
Design: James Sadoka
Diagrams in the book 'Modern Origami' by James Sakoda
Paper: 15x15cm golden foil with pattern
Final size 'Hippomotamus': 9cm width, height 4,5cm
If you are interested to see more of his 'modern origami-models', you are invited to visit my origami-album James Sakoda. Enjoy ;-)
During sunset, a cloud flew in in an amazing shape (a bird, a dragon, and maybe an angel ...)
A little understanding of the physics of cloud formation underscores the complexity of the atmosphere and sheds light on why predicting weather for more than a few days is such a challenge.
Six types of clouds you can see and how they can help you understand the weather.
1) Cumulus clouds - On a sunny day, rays warm the earth, which heats the air located directly above it. The heated air rises upward due to convection and forms cumulus clouds. These “good weather” clouds are like cotton wool. If you look at the sky filled with cumulus clouds, you can see that they have a flat bottom, located at the same level for all clouds. At this altitude, air rising from ground level cools down to the dew point. It usually doesn't rain from cumulus clouds, which means the weather will be good.
2) Cumulonimbus clouds.
Small cumulus clouds do not rain, but if they grow and grow in height, it is a sign that heavy rain is coming soon. This often happens in summer when morning cumulus clouds turn into cumulonimbus during the day. Cumulonimbus clouds often have a flat top. Air convection occurs inside such a cloud, and it gradually cools until it reaches the temperature of the surrounding atmosphere. At this moment, it loses its buoyancy and can no longer rise higher. Instead, it spreads out to the sides, forming the characteristic anvil shape.
3) Cirrus clouds form in very high layers of the atmosphere. They are smoky because they are composed entirely of ice crystals falling in the atmosphere. When cirrus clouds are carried by winds moving at different speeds, they take on a characteristic curved shape. And only at very high altitudes or at high latitudes, cirrus clouds give out rain that reaches the ground.
4) Stratus Clouds - A low-lying, continuous cloud sheet that covers the sky. Stratus clouds are formed by slowly rising air or gentle winds that cover the cold land or sea surface with moist air. Stratus clouds are thin, therefore, despite the gloomy picture, it is unlikely to rain from them, a little drizzle at most. Stratus clouds are identical to fog, so if you've ever walked in a mountainous area on a foggy day, you've been inside a cloud.
5) Lenticular clouds. Smooth and lenticular lenticular clouds form when air is blown up and over a mountain range, and as it travels over a mountain, the air descends to its previous level. At this time, it heats up and the cloud evaporates. But it can slip further, as a result of which the air rises again and forms another lenticular cloud. This can result in a chain of clouds extending far beyond the mountain range. The interaction of wind with mountains and other surface features is one of the many details that must be taken into account in computer simulations to obtain accurate weather predictions.
6) Kelvin - Helmholtz like a breaking ocean wave. When air masses at different heights move horizontally at different speeds, their state becomes unstable. The boundary between the air masses begins to ripple and form large waves, such clouds are quite rare.
The photo was taken in the city of Konakovo. Russia. On the banks of the Volga River.
I just can't see it anymore.
It's exhausting.
It's not fun.
It upsets me that what came so easily is now so difficult.
I only have one left and I'm lucky to have it.
I'm sorry.
I'm in a bad place, but will leave in time.
Until then, maybe this will help move something along.
Learning how to be still, to really be still and let life happen- that stillness becomes a radiance.
Morgan Freeman
Edited for Smile on Saturday's #mushrooms theme
There's something about mushrooms that always makes me think of magic and fairies. Not seen one yet though... :-(
One of my recent in-camera monochromes with the helios lens, but given a slight creative twist for fun. (Produced by adding coloured pixel layers and using blend ranges to restrict the colours to just the highlights. With a bit of masking to get the colours where I wanted them. [The colours were purposefully kept really subtle, so don't worry if you miss them!] )
Every year I say no more duckling shots.
Technically therefore I haven't broken my own rule.
Naturally I had approached the local pond in search of goosanders, when I stumbled across these youngsters.
Mute Swan - Cygnus Olor
cygnets
Nunroyd Pond - Yeadon
Many thanks to all those who take the time to comment, fave and view my photos. It is truly appreciated.
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I waited patiently (10-15 minutes) for the Great Egret to walk / jump / fly onto the back of the American Alligator, but it didn’t happen. Would have made a great picture. Wildlife photography does teach patience. Riverstone Wetlands, Sugar Land, Texas.
In 1969 John Denver released the new album called, Rhymes and Reasons and the song from this album with the same name written to children of the whole world.....I remember hearing it for the very first time and I had tears in my eyes even back than as I have now......
And the proof that some of the greatest things and inspirations happen while you shower,lol....Yes, just listen to what John Denver says here.
So if you can find this child in you, come on, give me your hand, let's chase some butterflies together.....b.mikic
“There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.”
—Vladimir Ilyich Lenin
**I went back early yesterday morning for a few close-ups of the flower bed in my previous post… Wishing you a peaceful/beautiful day. ❧
The person you are and the person you become sometimes it takes a lifetime and sometimes it happens in a flash, sometimes we look completely different, sometimes we look almost identical but still Change is just what happened Orlando Florida 4/3/20
To my dearest brother James
28 years, the lines are blurred, my memory faded yet still the pain goes on.
-HummingBird-
People don't sing about days that didn't happen and...
People don't cry for tears that weren't shed
Time doesn't stop when you close your eyes, and our...
Big ol' clock will keep on ticking till it dies
Can you hear the hum of the hummingbird?
Can you smell the breeze carrying leaves that it lured?
Can you cry for your mother and your father too?
Can you breathe until there's no air left in you?
What if there were no wings on a butterfly? And...
What if we walked a thousand days?
How long would it take if we all held hands? And...
How many miles could we go before our heads lay down?
Can you hear the hum of the hummingbird?
Can you smell the breeze carrying leaves that it lured?
Can you cry for your mother and your father too?
Can you breathe until there's no air left in you?
No one's going home tonight without a heartache and a moon light
Keep on moving on until there's nothing else to move on to and we're gone
Can you hear the hum of the hummingbird?
Can you smell the breeze carrying leaves that it lured?
Can you cry for your mother and your father too?
Can you breathe until there's no air left in you?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNSL8OseCBI
Props:
Sim: Luanes Magical World
Pose: Foxcity Sassy - 5 (edited)
Outfit:
DOUX - JLOW Hairstyle
Lelutka Head: Ryn
Maitreya Body
CURELESS [+] Flower Kissers Tiara / FATPACK
!dM Lunara - GoddessDress
*LODE* Head Accessory - Zinnia
That's what happens when it's warm and sunny and it's FRIDAY ! :) Sometimes it doesn't take much to make Cleo happy.
I took several photos of her today. Maybe I should store them somewhere for the long weeks and months of winter when I'll hardly have any chance to get a Cleo photo.
Doesn't just happen one day of the year.....
Mr. Dark..grateful for your gifts of time and love...not only on the 25th, but every single day of the year....❤️
Need some last minute Christmas cozy? Here are some ideas for you! From the Retracing Joy Gacha collection by 8f8 out now at The Epiphany Event. Pictured:
8f8 -Retracing Joy - Blamps Group Gift
8f8 - Retracing Joy - Potica VIP
01_8f8 - Retracing Joy - Pillowtree RARE
02_8f8 - Retracing Joy - Pillownest RARE
03_8f8 - Retracing Joy - Red & White Essentials
04_8f8 - Retracing Joy - Time Essentials
05_8f8 - Retracing Joy - Afternoon Essentials
06_8f8 - Retracing Joy - Bathroom Essentials
07_8f8 - Retracing Joy - Decoration Essentials
08_8f8 - Retracing Joy - Gourmet Essentials
10_8f8 - Retracing Joy - Living Essentials
12_8f8 - Retracing Joy - Play Essentials
13_8f8 - Retracing Joy - Sewing Essentials
8f8 - Retracing Joy - Salud! EXCLUSIVE
The Epiphany: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Epiphany/96/110/2109
8f8 Mainstore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Black%20Kite/138/109/21
8f8 Flickr: flic.kr/ps/2iWGNc
01_8f8 - Pain d'Amour - Bakery RARE
11_8f8 - Pain d'Amour - Counter
The Arcade Event: The Arcade: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade/73/130/32
01 - 8f8 Little Worlds - World's Nest RARE (mainstore, lm above)
Enjoy this quaint set from Scarlet Creative .."The Nook"...perfect for a small area on your land that needs so cozying up...great guest house too! Pictured:
Scarlet Creative The Nook 1
Scarlet Creative Nook Sofa
Scarlet Creative Nook Cabinet
Scarlet Creative Cordelia Armchair Light
Scarlet Creative Nook Coffee Table
Scarlet Creative Nook Telephone
Scarlet Creative Nook Fireplace Insert
Scarlet Creative Nook Picture
Scarlet Creative Mainstore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Scarlet%20Creative/245/20/33
Scarlet Creative Flickr: flic.kr/ps/KAmaN
From Konoha...bunch of new snowscapes..what I like most about these is that the are low prim...you can find them at The Cosmopolitan Event. Pictured:
Meiji Snowscape -Piece C
The Cosmopolitan Event: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/No%20Comment/131/61/22
Konoha Mainstore: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Whitlock/147/173/2601
Konoha Flickr: flic.kr/ps/3S5rdX
Misc. Goodies:
tarte. western larch tree A
HPMD* Bird House Winter(Gift) - B/pole
JIAN Holiday Huskies :: Wander Pup (White)
Foxwood - Cozy pup - Stand Decor
Thank you so much for the support and kindness....it's greatly appreciated!! Happy Monday and I hope you all have a great week! ⛄
Just happened to look out my window and saw this golden light reflecting on our building. Four minutes later and it was gone.
Well, it had been waiting to happen: here is my Blender made B744 (or an approximation thereof).
Many thanks to Blender Guru for an excellent tutorial. Since the passenger versions of the B744 are being discontinued, I made a Cargo version though (which means I had to make only a few windows).
I used a blueprint of a B744 from Getoutlines.com to model the aircraft.
To make the livery I used Inkscape (first UV unwrapped the model, saved the UV file, imported in Inkscape, drew the livery there, then used that as a texture in Blender to project it on the UV unwrapped aircraft).
All software is freely available.
I went through hundreds of CC0 clouds pictures before I found one that worked. It took quite some time to get the lighting right too.
Creative Paint just a garage door I happened to see while wandering around, I guess the kids did it.
Just back from a trip to London and Paris. Wandering underneath La Tour Eiffel, the sun just happened to be in the perfect spot for this shot. SOOC.
And magic happens
The sun was setting
And I saw that my light was disappearing and thought well I just enjoy the hike then, no photos today
HIking up to the top
Squeaking my way, every step makes this crisp sound
And then I saw how the last beams hit the snow and caressed it
I think that is so cool
Not expecting anything
And getting everything
I love balance
And this is my kind of balance
Friday is on you guys, have a good one!
waiting and waiting but the first 2 hours little happened. Lucky the hippo gave us great opportunities just before the sun went down. The hide my friend made in zambia is really perfect!
UPDATE JUNE 14TH.
DEAR FRIENDS, PLEASE PRAY FOR DEAR MAG. SHE'S IN A COMA SINCE JUNE 5TH.
THE DOCTORS DON'T KNOW WHY IT HAPPENED.
I'M IN VACATION NOW.
I'M SORRY THAT I CAN'T COMMENT YOUR PHOTOS NOW.
WHEN I CAN I USE AN INTERNET CAFE.
THANK YOU.
HUGS.
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I'M SORRY MY FRIENDS, BUT THIS PHOTO WAS DELETED, IT'S THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENS.
I DON'T UNDERSTAND. IF SOMEONE HAS AN EXPLANATION PLEASE TELL ME.
I HAVE A NEW MAC COMPUTER , AND I UPLOAD THE PHOTOS DIRECT FROM MY I PHOTOS TO FLICKR, BUT NOW I'LL DO FROM THE FLICKR UPLOAD. IT NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE IN MY OLD COMPUTER.
THANK YOU DEAR FRIENDS.
So much happened recently and obviously all for a good change.
Not just my hair changed but so much more.
I just build a new home for my family and me to enjoy summer to the fullest and I cannot wait to share with them.
When painting the walls of our new home I thought I could need a new paint too! There you go!
All I gonna need the next months is sun screen and shorts.. done.
Oh and BTW: my golden bracelet says “Florens”
My darling hurry back to me soon! I miss you terribly! ❤️
Shift change this morning (June 5) happened between 9 and 9:15 am. The first rule of incubation when you return for your shift is to rotate the egg and that is being done now. It is only my best guess but I am wondering if this is a first time mating for this pair of loons. Common loons are sexually mature at the age of six and it is normal for them to have 2 eggs in the nest but it appears this pair may only have laid one egg. This egg is sitting high enough that I think if there were two, they would both be visible. Time will tell since we know they built the nest May 27 & 28 and their incubation period lasts from 28 - 31 days then this egg or eggs should hatch between June 25 and 29.
Torino (Piemonte - Italia): spesso le cose accadono all'improvviso e ci lasciano spizzati.
Turin (Piedmont - Italy): often things happen suddenly and leave us confused.
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Bindi | {vincue} & [CX] - Airie+Bindi - Silver
Blush | Wednesday[+] ~ Under eye Blushes @ etoile NEW
Collar | Ahegao - Ruffle Collar @ etoile NEW
Dress/Sleeves | ERSCH - Swan Top/Skirt/Sleeves MAITREYA @ etoile NEW
Eyes | [MOMOCHUU X 89Hz] - Quri * Eyes [Catwa] @ etoile NEW
Glitter | {vincue} Bidie+Sparkle - MoreStars!~
Hair | .Olive. the Pixie Hair @ etoile NEW
Head Wings | {vincue} & [CX] - Airie+Wings - Silver [Head] RARE
Heart Implant | KOKORO{<3}PEACHES - Crystal Heart Implant silv. @ etoile NEW
Lipstick | Bossie. pamela lipsticks [catwa] @ etoile NEW
Pinkened Skin | :: MOMOCHUU :: Kawaii Angel Tattoo Blusher [Maitreya] @ etoile NEW
Pose | *BunnyBon* - Poprocks - Shy P4
Skin | more more. yuni skin_honey (catwa) @ etoile NEW
Sorry... just been enjoying myself! I manually focussed to try and emphasise the light reflecting off the water. I've never actually intentionally done this before, it's just maybe happened if I've been focussing on something floating/swimming on the surface. It was quite tricky as I was shooting into the sun that although was low-ish in the sky was still very bright, probably not a great idea as I was seeing stars for a while after!
Canon EOS 550D EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
ƒ/5.6 300.0 mm 1/4000 ISO 100
...on rainy dark november days.
When The Levee Breaks-- Robert Plant Jimmy Page
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL3nFxSoApE
made with stable diffusion,topaz and photoshop.
At any given moment in our lives, there are certain things that could have happened but didn't. The magic moments
go unrecognized, and then suddenly, the hand of destiny changes everything.”
― Paulo Coelho, By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept
Captured at From This Moment
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