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The bumblebee dances among the blooming thistles,
its lively buzz harmonizing with the hues of nature’s palette !!
Les Serres royales de Laeken sont ouvertes chaque année au public au printemps. À partir de 1873, l’architecte Alphonse Balat, maître de Victor Horta, a conçu un complexe de serres s’inscrivant dans le style classique du château de Laeken. Les serres évoquent la silhouette d’une cité de verre, nichée au cœur d’un parc vallonné.
The Royal Greenhouses of Laeken are open to the public every spring. Starting in 1873, architect Alphonse Balat—Victor Horta’s mentor—designed a greenhouse complex that harmonizes with the classical style of the Château de Laeken. The greenhouses evoke the silhouette of a city of glass nestled in the heart of a rolling park.
An unforgettable experience. The Canada geese were flying across this lake, the place was quiet and the mist was spectacular. Very cold, and humid, but I didn't care much about it...
"When the morning sunrise
Becomes a magic show Before your very eyes
And all the sounds of life Begin to harmonize
You hear a song of hope Surround your senses
And feel the promise of A brand new kind of world..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTqun3iA4FQ
Music and lyrics by Fred Karlin
( David Gates )
My photography is mostly nature. I enjoy macro photography, landscaping , and graphic design.
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Puente del Kursaal, Donostia, Guipúzcoa, España.
Puente de tramos rectos de hormigón armado, recubierto por piedra de Motrico y mármol rosa, con elementos decorativos de estilo modernista. Construido sobre grandes pilares, de donde arrancan las seis características farolas que contienen a esta obra su marcada personalidad.
A comienzos del siglo XX. El ayuntamiento apoya la construcción de un tercer puente sobre el Urumea "en el que se armonicen la solidez y la resistencia con la monumentalidad y belleza del conjunto".
El ingeniero Ribera presentó al Ayuntamiento una importante modificación: el puente de la Zurriola, proyecto inicialmente con arcos, será construido con tramos rectos.
El 14 de Agosto de 1921 numerosísimo público acudió a la inauguración.
El barandado metálico y los obeliscos que hacen de farolas son obra de Victor Arana. Las cuatro esfinges de bronce pertenecen a la reforma de 1993. Tienen 120 metros de largo como el puente de Santa catalina con el que mantiene cierta armonía de líneas y es algo mayor que el Puente de María Cristina, de 100 metros.
Años de realización: 1918-1921
Autor: J.E.RIBERA
Bridge of straight sections of reinforced concrete, covered by motric stone and pink marble, with decorative elements of modernist style. Built on large pillars, from which the six characteristic lanterns that contain this work its marked personality.
At the beginning of the 20th century. The city council supports the construction of a third bridge over the Urumea "in which solidity and resistance are harmonized with the monumentality and beauty of the whole".
Engineer Ribera presented the City Council with an important modification: the Zurriola bridge, initially with arches, will be built with straight sections.
On August 14, 1921, a large audience attended the inauguration.
The metal balustrade and the obelisks that act as lampposts are the work of Victor Arana. The four bronze sphinxes belong to the 1993 reform. They are 120 meters long, like the Santa Catalina bridge, with which it maintains a certain harmony of lines and is somewhat larger than the María Cristina Bridge, which is 100 meters long.
Years of realization: 1918-1921
Author: J.E.RIBERA
that least fleshly of all weathers; a day of dreams and far hopes and clear visions. It was a day easily associated with those abstract truths and purities that dissolve in the sunshine or fade out in mocking laughter by the light of the moon. The trees and clouds were carved in classical severity; the sounds of the countryside had harmonized to a monotone, metallic as a trumpet, breathless as the Grecian urn.
~F. Scott Fitzgerald
My goodness, he had a way with words, didn't he?
~hmbt~
This secluded oasis exudes an enchanting quietude that envelops you, the viewer, in a cocoon of serenity. Here, the rhythmic lullaby of the waves harmonizes with the gentle rustle of leaves from the ancient tree of life, creating a symphony of nature's soothing melodies.
Made my annual pilgrimage to see the Northern Metalmarks in the Maryland mountains.
This small and seemingly unremarkable butterfly is classified as threatened and rare with a state ranking of S2 and declining.
A strict habitat and host plant specialist, the Northern Metalmark flies in the unforgiving shale barrens and limestone outcrops where one would normally not look for a butterfly.
Finding a Metalmark is like finding a gemstone amid the crumbling rubble of the shale slopes. The beauty of this diminutive butterfly is hidden in the details of its delicate metallic bands that sparkle in the sun and look especially gorgeous when viewed thru good binoculars. This butterfly has beautiful emerald colored eyes that stand out against the chocolate brown open wings and harmonize perfectly with the bright orange on the underside of its wings. (see next two shots)
This butterfly has a very short life of only about two weeks. Adults love to nectar on yellow composites, especially the Woodland Sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus) that grows on shale barrens and blooms precisely during the short adult life of this precious butterfly.
The larval host plant is the Roundleaf Ragwort (Packera obovata). Females lay their eggs on the underside of the leaves. The caterpillars hatch in August and begin to feed on the leaves. Half-grown they burrow into the soil around the leaf rosette where they sleep until spring. When they emerge next June they crawl back to the host plant and begin to feed again. By month's end they form a chrysalis on the soil around the ragwort. Winged adults emerge in late June and begin to adorn their nectar plants as in this photo.
This is the only Metalmark (Riodinidae) species in Maryland.
Polaroid Memories 📷 : From Amazon to Alaska Where Time Stands Still The Heart of the Amazon, The Soul of Alaska🌴🎋
The sunlight filters thru the leaves, and I feel a strange mix of tropical humidity and the sharp, piercing chill of the North. This place exists on no map, and no compass can guide you here...
This is the hidden sanctuary where the wild spirit of the Amazon meets the silent soul of Alaska.
With my instant camera in hand, I try to freeze this moment. Each time I press the shutter, the film emerging from the camera blends these two opposing worlds into a single frame. In defiance of digital perfection, I can only witness this misty reality thru this vintage viewfinder.
The toughness of the black I wear isn't meant to fight nature's thousand hues, but to harmonize with them. One side of me is the warm breath of untouched jungles; the other is the deep silence of sleeping glaciers.
Don't ask me which climate I belong to; I am simply at the heart of this wild synthesis, holding a lens to the world.
Friendship is an extraordinary mixture that humans feel the need to develop, feel and maintain for a harmonization of group life. It is of a bewitching resonance, making a softness and an ardour of well-being, to live well and especially to communicate well. It surpasses benevolence, which goes far beyond simple behavior and a gracious sympathy customary to good morals. Friendship is this bond woven with tenderness, benevolence, altruism, generosity and especially honesty.
Find tranquility in your nature and let it harmonize with the beauty of the world around you.. 🌿✨
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" Follow your nature and let it guide you to joy and happiness. Be your authentic self wherever you go, and let the world witness the radiance of your truest essence.. 🌻❤️"
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Outfit: Ecru Couture - Yasmin / Exclusive @ Vintage Fair 2023 (9th - 19th June)
Vintage Fair 2023 (9th - 19th June)
You may have heard 7 "church modes" of music - Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Locrian. Some of these
names refer to ancient civilizations of Anatolia.
Today, only two modes - Ionian & Aeolian (natural major and minor) are in common use in western mainstream music. "Classical music" is mostly based on these two scales as they are the most stable ones in terms of "harmony".
Western "ear" is mostly accustomed to those two scales of music. So, a music piece in one of other five modes may sound awkward or unpleasant.
Anyway... what happened to other five modes?
We still use other modes of music here in Anatolia (Turkey) and Greece. Traditional music makes use of other 5 modes. You may find many examples of those 5 modes in Traditional Anatolian, Greek music and some in Spanish music.
Folk music mostly originates from people who were not 'taught' music, and so may not have been aware of the 'rules' of "classical harmony". Hence use of a wider selection of scales and ancient modes survive in this type of music.
In this photo, I captured one of the performer of this type of music. His nickname is "Kederi" - which means "affected
by or full of woe". He sings his own poems / lyrics accompanied by "Saz", a common musical instrument in Anatolia / Turkey.
Examples of this type of music:
Here, recently I tried to harmonize a traditional song "Katibim" in classical music style. soundcloud.com/mustafa-karaoglu/katibim-uskudara-gider-iken and Years ago, Boney M used the theme of this old piece in their song "Rasputin" www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvDMlk3kSYg
Oi Oi Mupare www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lEk8MTw7-U
Here, pure example of traditional music from Neşet Ertaş - a prominent Turkish ashiq / ozan
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfY_ol_rPA0
Another pure sample from group "Kardes Türküler" www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3HEGd8Gr5A
In case you may want to read more about "ashiq" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashik
Created for Photoshop Contest ~ Week 1108 ~ Antique Horse Trio
Thanks to Skagitrenee for starter image.
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Created for MIXMASTER CHALLENGE #85
CHEF brillianthues wants to see some unusual architecture ...
➤ Create an imaginative architectural structure with fun/fantasy elements -or- a regular building changed by shape, color, patterns, designs, etc.
➤ Include at least one person ...
➤ And one large bird.
➤ Use an overall bright, vivid color scheme ...
➤ But NO gardens.
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A rain wet Going to the Sun Highway in Glacier National Park runs through the forest along McDonald Creek. Completed in 1932, the spectacular, 50 mile long Going-to-the-Sun Road bisects the park east to west. The paved two-lane highway spans the width of Glacier National Park and crosses the Continental Divide at 6,646-foot-high Logan Pass. It passes large glacial lakes and cedar forests in the lower valleys; canyons and cliffs; culminating at the windswept alpine tundra atop the pass. Scenic viewpoints and pullouts line the road offering dramatic views and photo opportunities.
The road is nationally significant for its design and monumental engineering accomplishments. The original roadbed, bridges, tunnels, culverts, retaining walls, and guard walls were built in the “NPS Rustic” style. Individually, these structures are often significant examples of period engineering and design philosophy; collectively, they comprise a vital, integral component of the road’s unique character. Most of these structures were designed to harmonize with the roadway setting by using native materials and by blending with landforms as much as possible.The Going-To-The-Sun Road is a National Historic Landmark, is included in the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
The largest sanctuary complex of Gerasa today extends from the eastern fence of the archaeological site to the temple of Artemis on the far west, which makes about 320 meters. Originally, a via sacra ran from the residential quarters in the eastern part of the city across a bridge (no longer exists) over the Chrysorhoas (Wadi Jerash), through the elongated eastern and the imposing western Propylaea at the Cardo, ascending the wide staircase to the Temenos courtyard with the temple. Through the staggering of the harmonized buildings, the processional way to the sanctuary of the city goddess of Gerasa was grandiosely staged.
From when on the Artemis sanctuary was built is not documented. A dedicatory inscription on the western Propylaea on the Cardo gives the year 150 AD for the completion of this section. In view of the enormous expenditure for such preliminary work alone, such as the bridge over the wadi, retaining walls, excavations, barrel-vaulted substructures for terraces, the hauling of large quantities of stones, etc., the plans and the start of construction must be estimated much earlier. Artemis coins on the occasion of Emperor Hadrian's visit to Gerasa in 129/30 AD may have been minted in reference to such a construction project (Lichtenberger, p. 200). It far surpassed the previously dominant sanctuary of Zeus and was of fundamental importance for the urban development of the city. "With the erection of this new complex, which served cultic concerns, but also trade and commerce, grandeur and the claim of public self-expression found new expression."
universes.art/en/art-destinations/jordan/jerash/artemis-s...
Created for Photoshop Contest ~ Week 1103
Thanks to seguicollar for starter image.
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The phrase and the day and the scene harmonized in a chord. Words. Was it their colours? He allowed them to glow and fade, hue after hue: sunrise gold, the russet and green of apple orchards, azure of waves, the greyfringed fleece of clouds.
No it was not their colours: it was the poise and balance of the period itself. Did he then love the rhythmic rise and fall of words better than their associations of legend and colour?
Or was it that, being as weak of sight as he was shy of mind, he drew less pleasure from the reflection of the glowing sensible world through the prism of a language manycoloured and richly storied than from the contemplation of an inner world of individual emotions mirrored perfectly in a lucid supple periodic prose of colour ...
James Joyce, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
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“Comme elles tombent bien ! - Dans ce trajet si court de la branche à la terre - Comme elles savent mettre une beauté dernière - Et malgré leur terreur de pourrir sur le sol - Veulent que cette chute ait la grâce d’un vol !” (De Edmond Rostand / Cyrano de Bergerac)
“Cadono le foglie – disse Cyrano con una strana intonazione nella voce – Come vengono giù dolcemente! Nel loro breve viaggio dal ramo alla terra pare che vogliano creare un ultimo attimo di bellezza, e pure nel terrore di marcire al suolo danno alla loro caduta la leggera grazia del volo.” (Edmond Rostand)
Anniversaires, mariages, réceptions, privées purement festives, ou encore conventions, séminaires, réunions de travail, conférences de presse, expositions ...
Les Salons de la Rotonde Lenôtre, présidés par le charme et le raffinement, peuvent s'harmoniser avec tous types de décors pour laisser place à la magie de ces instants précieux.
Véritable chef d'œuvre architectural de la Belle Epoque, la Rotonde était autrefois la salle de restaurant de l'ancien hôtel Bristol. Coiffé d'une coupole l'inondant de lumière, ce majestueux édifice circulaire est aujourd'hui inscrit à l'inventaire supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques.
Idéalement située à 8 km de Nice et à 10 km du centre de Monaco, La Rotonde de Lenôtre occupe une place privilégiée à Beaulieu-sur-Mer où mer et montagne se côtoient dans un cadre paradisiaque. Surplombant le port de plaisance, les Salons de la Rotonde Lenôtre offrent une vue imprenable sur la mer et ses rivages bordés de palmiers.
Anniversaries, weddings, receptions, private celebrations, conventions, seminars, work meetings, press conferences, exhibitions ...
The Rotonde Lenôtre Salons, chaired by charm and refinement, can harmonize with all types of decorations to make room for the magic of these precious moments.
A true architectural masterpiece of the Belle Epoque, the Rotunda was formerly the dining room of the former Bristol Hotel. Covered by a dome flooding it with light, this majestic circular building is now listed in the supplementary inventory of Historic Monuments.
Ideally located 8 km from Nice and 10 km from the center of Monaco, La Rotonde de Lenôtre occupies a privileged place in Beaulieu-sur-Mer where sea and mountains come together in a paradisiacal setting. Overlooking the marina, the Rotonde Lenôtre lounges offer breathtaking views of the sea and its palm-fringed shores.
Los llamadores de ángeles cumplen una función energética y simbólica.
Armoniza el ambiente: el sonido que emite se asocia con vibraciones positivas que ayudan a equilibrar la energía del lugar.
Atrae paz y serenidad: es ideal para transformar el jardín en un refugio de descanso y tranquilidad.
Protección espiritual: se cree que su sonido ahuyenta las malas energías y llama a los ángeles guardianes.
Angel callers serve an energetic and symbolic function.
They harmonize the environment: the sound they emit is associated with positive vibrations that help balance the energy of the space.
They attract peace and serenity: they are ideal for transforming the garden into a haven of rest and tranquility.
They offer spiritual protection: it is believed that their sound wards off negative energies and calls upon guardian angels.
✿ NO WAR ✿
Created for : Challenge 197 A.D. 3026
The final war between the USA and the rest of the world had destroyed every living human being on earth. As each year went by, nature began to slowly take it's land back.
Completed in Photoshop PS25 and Smart Photo Editor
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Created for THREE OF A KIND ~ May Challenge
All work completed in Photoshop PS26 - background is my photo of sunrise at Umkomaas beach in May 2015.
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The Piazza Salimbeni is a prominent square in central Siena, Region of Tuscany, Italy. It is notable for still housing the offices of one of the first banking houses in Europe, the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena. It is surrounded clockwise starting from north by the following palaces: Palazzo Tantucci Rocca or Palazzo Salimbeni Palazzo Spannocchi The palace facades were harmonized to a neo-gothic-style during the nineteenth century by the architect Giuseppe Partini. In the center of the square is the statue of Sallustio Bandini, a Sienese priest and one of the first Italian economists, sculpted by Tito Sarrocchi. —- Wikipedia
Stepping into the Viking Village at the foot of Vestrahorn feels like a glitch in the timeline. Built originally as a film set in 2010, this replica village on the Stokksnes Peninsula has been weathered by the relentless Icelandic elements, giving it an authentic, eerie beauty.
I loved how the vibrant green turf roofs pop against the dramatic, jagged backdrop of the mountain. It’s a reminder of how the early settlers had to harmonize with such a powerful landscape.
Processed with VSCO with l1 preset
South at sunset, enhancing my surrounding (photographically) to harmonize my experience with it. Been reading a bit about feng shui. I realize it relates more to furniture arrangement, but it also translates to English "wind-water". Bending rules is fun!
Created for Photoshop Contest ~ Week 1080 ~ Blossom
Thanks to Piet Krom for starter image.
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Created for MMM Challenge 202 Renaissance pets
Starter imageBy Leonardo da Vinci - File:Lady_with_an_Ermine_-_Leonardo_da_Vinci_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=94792945
All work completed in Photoshop PS26
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The slash through the vegetation headed up the
mountain is the Going to the Sun Highway in Glacier National Park. Completed in 1932, the spectacular, 50 mile long Going-to-the-Sun Road bisects the park east to west. The paved two-lane highway spans the width of Glacier National Park and crosses the Continental Divide at 6,646-foot-high Logan Pass. It passes large glacial lakes and cedar forests in the lower valleys; canyons and cliffs; culminating at the windswept alpine tundra atop the pass. Scenic viewpoints and pullouts line the road offering dramatic views and photo opportunities. One thing I found interesting is that the view from the road varies depending on the direction you are traveling. I drove both ways a few of times and see different things each time.
The road is nationally significant for its design and monumental engineering accomplishments. The original roadbed, bridges, tunnels, culverts, retaining walls, and guard walls were built in the “NPS Rustic” style. Individually, these structures are often significant examples of period engineering and design philosophy; collectively, they comprise a vital, integral component of the road’s unique character. Most of these structures were designed to harmonize with the roadway setting by using native materials and by blending with landforms as much as possible.The Going-To-The-Sun Road is a National Historic Landmark, is included in the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
Capturing the ethereal beauty of Praia Três Castelos in Portugal, this captivating photograph showcases the mesmerizing allure of long exposure photography. Taken at the end of the day, when the sun gracefully sinks below the horizon, the image transports viewers to a realm of tranquility and serenity. The artful play of light and motion through the extended exposure reveals the interplay of soft waves gently caressing the sandy shore, casting an enchanting spell on the entire scene. The vibrant hues of the setting sun paint the sky with a myriad of warm colors, harmonizing perfectly with the deepening shadows and silhouettes of the distant cliffs. This photograph is a testament to the natural wonders found at Praia Três Castelos, where time seemingly slows down, inviting contemplation and appreciation of the breathtaking landscapes that nature so generously bestows.
"Is not this a true autumn day? Just the still melancholy that I love - that makes life and nature harmonize."
- George Eliot, 1841 -
As the sun dips below the horizon, casting a soft hue over the tranquil sea, a sense of serenity envelops the landscape. The lighthouse stands tall and steadfast against the fading light, its beam a guiding presence for ships navigating the twilight waters. Gentle waves lap against the shore, harmonizing with the soft rustle of the breeze through the coastal grasses. This idyllic scene, where the calming beauty of nature meets the reassuring safety of the lighthouse, creates a perfect blend of peace and protection, a timeless sanctuary for both seafarers and dreamers alike.
Is not this a true autumn day? Just the still melancholy that I love—that makes life and nature harmonize.
George Eliot
"hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. hatred darkens life; love illumines it."
~ dr. martin luther king, jr.
The architect Giovanni Battista Schellino lived from 1818 to 1905. Not only the town Dogliani, but also the Langhe and all of Piedmont are scattered with splinters of the genius of this eclectic artist, who worked according to canons that were foreign to those of his time, giving Dogliani an absolutely monumental face.
Schellino, an extravagant "urban planner" and self-taught architect grew up in Spina, a tiny hamlet in the Dogliani countryside. He redesigned his town in a blaze of neoclassical domes and neo-Gothic spires, medieval towers and Wagnerian settings, giving it an architectural personality that has no counterpart in the Langhe.
The entrance to the Municipal Cemetery of Dogliani (realized between 1855 and 1867) is certainly the most significant intervention, the most imaginative and exclusive reinterpretation of Gothic style produced by Schellino.
With its marvelous pointed spires, which harmonize and draw inspiration from the pyramidal tips of poplars and cypresses facing the sky, the monumental facade expresses a sort of "religious aesthetic".
The entrance is made of handmade bricks, rough and dark, with mortar joints, alternated with crosses and wrought iron gates, which animate and enrich the whole complex, shaggy and sharp, unpredictable and mysterious at the same time.
Inside, in addition to Schellino's modest tomb, lie the remains of the President of the Republic Luigi Einaudi, a native of Dogliani.
Text from the web page
"Il CuneoGotico è un progetto
Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Cuneo"
translated and modified.
Located on the north side, the Gate of the Conception leads to the courtyard of orange trees. Completed in 1887, this doorway seamlessly matches the Gothic style of the Cathedral. Its façade features a depiction of Jesus as a priest with his apostles. Despite being added later, it harmonizes beautifully with the building’s historic architecture.
Strasbourg Cathedral (officially theCathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg) is quite a sight to behold. French poet and playwright Paul Claudel called the Gothic edifice a "pinky-red angel hovering over the city." Goethe declared it to be "composed of a thousand harmonizing details" and "like the most sublime, wide-spreading tree of God, proclaiming the glory of the Lord."
History
Vatnås Church in Grenskogen is a half-timbered cross church from around 1665.
There used to be a medieval church on the site, but it fell into disrepair after the Black Death and Grenskogen was uninhabited for more than 100 years. It is believed that the church site was added to a pre-Christian god's court connected to a water source. When Norway was Christianized, many pagan shrines were given a more "purposeful" explanation.
Vatnås Church, in the Catholic tradition, has a colorful and beautiful interior that is still in its original condition. The baptismal font is from 1685 while the altarpiece, pulpit and cross carved by Christopher Ridder are from 1665. The wall decorations were painted in 1679 and supplemented in the 18th century. Parts of the decorations were painted over in 1875, also to harmonize better with Protestantism's demands for sober church rooms. But thanks to a protective layer of dust, they were able to be resurrected in their original condition after restoration in 1947.
The crucifix above the baptismal font dates from 1250-1255 and is one of the few things that have been preserved from the old church. In the old church stood a reliquary called the Vatnåsskrinet and was made in Bergen in the 13th century. The original is in Copenhagen. An identical copy of the old reliquary stands in the church today. The chandelier is from the early Middle Ages, about 1350, and was found in the remains of the original church. The candle shields from 1683 were given to the church as a gift.
"The phrase and the day and the scene harmonized in a chord. Words. Was it their colours? He allowed them to glow and fade, hue after hue..." ― James Joyce, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Composed so that the wires run vertically and are bent into a zigzag pattern so that each "zig" hooks with the wire immediately on one side and each "zag" with the wire immediately on the other. When properly harmonized create a symphonic arrangement.
Puente del Kursaal, Donostia, Guipúzcoa, España.
Puente de tramos rectos de hormigón armado, recubierto por piedra de Motrico y mármol rosa, con elementos decorativos de estilo modernista. Construido sobre grandes pilares, de donde arrancan las seis características farolas que contienen a esta obra su marcada personalidad.
A comienzos del siglo XX. El ayuntamiento apoya la construcción de un tercer puente sobre el Urumea "en el que se armonicen la solidez y la resistencia con la monumentalidad y belleza del conjunto".
El ingeniero Ribera presentó al Ayuntamiento una importante modificación: el puente de la Zurriola, proyecto inicialmente con arcos, será construido con tramos rectos.
El 14 de Agosto de 1921 numerosísimo público acudió a la inauguración.
El barandado metálico y los obeliscos que hacen de farolas son obra de Victor Arana. Las cuatro esfinges de bronce pertenecen a la reforma de 1993. Tienen 120 metros de largo como el puente de Santa catalina con el que mantiene cierta armonía de líneas y es algo mayor que el Puente de María Cristina, de 100 metros.
Años de realización: 1918-1921
Autor: J.E.RIBERA
Bridge of straight sections of reinforced concrete, covered by motric stone and pink marble, with decorative elements of modernist style. Built on large pillars, from which the six characteristic lanterns that contain this work its marked personality.
At the beginning of the 20th century. The city council supports the construction of a third bridge over the Urumea "in which solidity and resistance are harmonized with the monumentality and beauty of the whole".
Engineer Ribera presented the City Council with an important modification: the Zurriola bridge, initially with arches, will be built with straight sections.
On August 14, 1921, a large audience attended the inauguration.
The metal balustrade and the obelisks that act as lampposts are the work of Victor Arana. The four bronze sphinxes belong to the 1993 reform. They are 120 meters long, like the Santa Catalina bridge, with which it maintains a certain harmony of lines and is somewhat larger than the María Cristina Bridge, which is 100 meters long.
Years of realization: 1918-1921
Author: J.E.RIBERA
English
This photo features the indoor pool area at Hurdalsjøen Hotell & Spa, a tranquil sanctuary nestled in the forests of Hurdal, Norway. Situated right on the shores of the scenic Lake Hurdalsjøen, this 'terapibasseng' (therapy pool) is designed for ultimate wellness. The warm water and the striking stainless steel neck-shower waterfall are specifically engineered to relieve muscle tension and promote deep relaxation. Large glass windows at the far end bridge the gap between the indoors and the pristine Norwegian wilderness, offering swimmers a view of the lake and surrounding woodlands. The sleek design with dark wooden paneling beautifully reflects modern Scandinavian architecture, built to harmonize with the peaceful natural environment.
Nederlands
Deze foto toont het binnenzwembad van het Hurdalsjøen Hotell & Spa, een oase van rust verscholen in de bossen van Hurdal, Noorwegen. Het hotel ligt direct aan de oevers van het idyllische Hurdalsjøen-meer. Het zwembad is ontworpen als een 'terapibasseng' (therapiebad), waarbij het warme water en de opvallende roestvrijstalen nekdouche/waterval speciaal bedoeld zijn om spieren te ontspannen en stress te verminderen. De grote glazen wanden aan de achterzijde halen de Noorse natuur naar binnen, waardoor gasten tijdens het zwemmen kunnen genieten van het uitzicht over het uitgestrekte meer en de omliggende bossen. Het strakke design met donkere houttinten weerspiegelt de moderne Scandinavische architectuur die naadloos opgaat in de rustgevende omgeving.
To the wild wood and the downs
To the silent wilderness
Where the soul need not repress
Its music, lest it should not find
An echo in another's mind,
Thile the touch of Nature's art
Harmonizes heart to heart.
Radiant Sister of the Day
Awake! arise! and come away!
To the wild woods and the plains,
And the pools where winter rains
- P.B. Shelley
The Cure - Open
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMHU8brIsSQ
extra for religious folk - S.African song:
Joe Niemand - Glory to the King album
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYwUytM0tmg
Thanks for your welcome words and support, the journey continues to be wonderful ---
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sending peace and goodwill
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**🎬 Prompt :**
Un portrait hyperréaliste d’un lapin aux yeux bleu cristallin, regard intense et légèrement mélancolique, centré dans le cadre, symétrie parfaite. Sa fourrure est d’une douceur extrême, finement texturée, avec des nuances ivoire et argent, capturant chaque filament de lumière. Il porte une couronne délicate faite de brindilles naturelles entrelacées, surmontée d’œufs pastel (bleu poudré, rose nacré, lilas doux) avec des textures légèrement mouchetées, évoquant une esthétique printanière féérique.
Ambiance lumineuse douce et diffuse, éclairage volumétrique avec particules flottantes scintillantes (effet neige ou poussière magique), profondeur de champ très faible (bokeh crémeux en arrière-plan), tonalités pastel dominantes (lavande, pervenche, rose pâle). Atmosphère onirique, éthérée, presque sacrée.
Caméra : objectif 85mm, ouverture f/1.4, mise au point ultra nette sur les yeux, rendu HDR subtil, détails microscopiques visibles (poils, reflets dans l’iris). Style cinématographique inspiré de la photographie fine art et du réalisme magique.
Palette colorimétrique harmonisée, grading doux façon film analogique, léger grain cinématographique. Composition centrée, arrière-plan abstrait et flou avec dégradés lumineux.
-- ultra detailed -- photorealistic -- 8k -- cinematic lighting -- shallow depth of field -- soft glow -- pastel tones -- magical realism -- fine art photography -- hyperreal textures -- volumetric light -- dreamy atmosphere
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**🎬 Prompt:**
A hyperrealistic portrait of a rabbit with crystal-blue eyes, an intense yet slightly melancholic gaze, perfectly centered with symmetrical composition. Its fur is extraordinarily soft and finely detailed, with subtle ivory and silver tones, capturing every strand of light. The rabbit wears a delicate crown made of intertwined natural twigs, adorned with pastel-colored eggs (powder blue, pearlescent pink, soft lilac) featuring subtle speckled textures, evoking a magical springtime aesthetic.
Soft, diffused lighting with volumetric light rays and floating shimmering particles (like snow or magical dust), creating an ethereal, dreamlike atmosphere. Extremely shallow depth of field with creamy bokeh in the background. Dominant pastel color palette (lavender, periwinkle, pale pink). The mood is serene, otherworldly, almost sacred.
Camera settings: 85mm lens, f/1.4 aperture, razor-sharp focus on the eyes, subtle HDR rendering, microscopic detail visible (individual hairs, reflections in the iris). Cinematic style inspired by fine art photography and magical realism.
Harmonized color grading with a soft analog film look, slight cinematic grain. Centered composition with an abstract, blurred background featuring luminous gradients.
-- ultra detailed -- photorealistic -- 8k -- cinematic lighting -- shallow depth of field -- soft glow -- pastel tones -- magical realism -- fine art photography -- hyperreal textures -- volumetric light -- dreamy atmosphere
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