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Pachypodium saundersii, the kudu lily, is a succulent plant of the family Apocynaceae. It was named in honour of Sir Charles James Renault Saunders (1857–1931), the Natal Province civil servant and casual plant collector.
It is found naturally in Southern Africa, on the Lebombo Mountains and other areas in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Eswatini (Swaziland).
It is usually a small, shrubby bush, but can grow up to 1.5m tall. The plant is covered in paired, sharp thorns, and dark green shiny leaves, and it flowers annually producing masses of white flowers that have a pinkish/purplish tinge to them.
I took this photo of my favourite bridge at Derrybawn from the opposite bank of the Gleanealo river just for a change. I think it works ok though the light is always tricky here. It is my most favourite bridge but Im sure you know that already! Lol! Honestly though, so many here seem to like it too so your all to blame for encouraging me!
I find the name Derrybawn somewhat magical It comes from the Gaelige. " Derry " which is a corruption of the word "Daoire" [ Dirra } which means "Oak Trees " and " Bawn " {Bonn} means White.
So it means " The White Oaks ". Now you are all speaking Irish!!! In Ireland sessile oak trees are often referred to as white oaks. There is one giant tree still standing here which was obviously part of a great forest and I have some photos of it on here.
I do hope you like it.
Im off on holidays shortly for two weeks so Ill catch up when I get back.
Best of everything to all of you!
P@t.
Heres Mark Knofler and the late Liam O Flynn playing " An Droichead "- The Bridge;
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLoAqCIS22o
Enjoy.
P.
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Im honoured that 2 of my photos of Bridges have been chosen for Giorgis Rodinos`s Stone Arched Bridges Gallery.
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Ir-Rabat (Victoria) is the capital city of the island of Gozo. The name Victoria was given to the town in 1887 in honour of the famous British Queen’s Golden Jubilee. At the same time, the town was raised to the status of a city becoming officially known as Citta’ ir-Rabat (Victoria).
The Cittadella contains churches and other historic buildings, including the Cathedral of the Assumption, which was built between 1697 and 1711 on the site of an earlier church. The citadel has been included on Malta's tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1998.
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I was honoured to be remembered by my dear son yesterday that brought ne red roses for my birthday which is today. So proud over my young teenager !!!
We are celebrating Midsummer this weekend and after that my vacation starts so might be on and off for some weeks.
Have a lovely weekend.
Ships to Shore 2017 - Steveston
One of the world’s largest tall ships, the Kaiwo Maru made a special guest appearance to Garry Point Park in Steveston, BC in honour of Canada's 150th anniversary.
Built in 1989, this majestic tall ship sailing from Japan is 361 feet in length and has over 29,000 square feet in sails.
Also known as the 'King of the Sea'.
Kaiwo Maru is a Japanese four-masted training barque tall ship.
She was built in 1989 to replace a 1930 ship of the same name.
The Ships to Shore celebration attracted thousands upon thousands of people, anxious to catch what possibly could be a once in a lifetime glimpse of this magnificent sailing ship.
In the background there were nautical displays, carnival activities, food concessions, fireworks and much more...
As night fell, a live band drew and captivated a large audience of people.....truthfully, none of that seemed to distract myself nor many other dedicated photographers..
I know I couldn't 'steer clear' (so to speak) from this extraordinary ship's side, nor could I afford wasting one precious moment of what night fall was offering.
The dimming sky provided ongoing colour and light photog opportunities that enhanced the magic of this fine lady and her scenic surroundings.
A sight to 'sea'
Steveston by Romance
I 💖 Steveston, Richmond
BC
Canada
Thanks for viewing
Christie (happiest) by the River
**Best experienced in full screen
In honour of my RL Childhood sweetheart, Husband, Father of my children, Love of my Life - the anniversary of his death yesterday - could not bring myself to post this until now- taken at 36years of age all those years ago.
RIP My Darling
Donna Taggart - Jealous Of The Angels
Named in honour of Lawrence’s book, this large rock formation, with seven fluted turrets, is easy to see from the road near the Wadi Rum visitor centre. If you fancy a closer look, a rewarding hike circumnavigates the mountain via Makharas Canyon.
Wadi Rum, a desert valley in Jordan, has played the part of Mars and distant planets in countless movies, including "The Martian," "Star Wars: Rogue One," "Prometheus," and Red Planet."
This little chapel is near to village of Apátfalva. The chapel was builted by the honour of the Langó Family in 1900.
My lovely Aunty is an amazing artist and I always love seeing what she comes up with next. I was honoured she asked me to take some photos on my last visit.
Gilbert's honeyeater (Melithreptus chloropsis), used to be called the Swan River honeyeater;
so named now honouring John Gilbert's pioneering work as a collector and naturalist in Western Australia.
“Love is like wildflowers; it's often found in the most unlikely places.”– ♡
Luane's World - Le Monde Perdu
Thank you very much for all the faves and invites. I am honoured 🙏
Gastown is the original settlement that became the core of the creation of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Currently, it is a national historic site and a neighbourhood in the northwest end of Downtown Eastside, adjacent to Downtown Vancouver.
World's first steam powered clock
Historic Gastown
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
The insides of this clock is where the magic begins....
Built in 1977. Raymond Saunders' first steam clock was built in 1977 to solve the issue of a steam vent in a popular sidewalk for the renovated Gastown district of Vancouver. Owned by the City of Vancouver, BC Canada
The steam clock's plaque reads:
THE GASTOWN STEAM CLOCK
Designed and built by
Raymond L. Saunders
Horologist
The world's first steam powered clock has been created for the enjoyment of everyone. The live steam winds the weights and blows the whistles. Every 4.5 minutes one steel weight will travel by steam power to the top of the clock. The gravity driven "falling ball" drive was 'engineered' by Douglas L. Smith. Each quarter hour the clock will sound the Westminster Chimes. The large whistle will sound once on the hour. The steam is supplied by the underground system of Central Heat Distributor's Limited. The component parts cost $42,000 and the clock weighs over two tons.
A few years ago the clock was refit and is not entirely steam powered. It also has three small electric motors to help operate two internal fans, one of which blows the steam out the top, and another that controls the valves that play the tunes on the five steam whistles mounted atop the clock case.
The large central whistle, which was taken off the CPR steam tug Naramata, counts off the full hours while the four auxiliary whistles chime the Westminster Quarters every quarter hour. The number of chimes matches the number of quarter hours that have passed.
Wikipedia and various other online sites.
*Please note : Information has not been verified accurate.
A special thanks to all my Flickr friends and visitors, for taking the time to view and acknowledge my photography.
I would also, like to extend my thanks, to all those who place my images in their beautiful galleries, or use my images for their covers.
Additionally, I am truly humbled to receive so many thoughtful and generous testimonies. I cannot express how deeply touched and honoured I am, to find such caring and beautifully written words left on my behalf.
Happy Clicks
~Christie
Constructed in honour of Russia’s victory in the Great Patriotic War (World War II), Park Pobedy offers powerful reminders of Russia’s suffering during the war as well as providing views over the skyscrapers of Moscow. The entrance to the park is marked by a long promenade surrounded by fountains, which leads up to a 142-meter high obelisk covered in representations of scenes from the war. Behind the obelisk there’s also a war memorial museum and further on down the hill an exhibition of tanks, war planes and other heavy weaponry. Beyond that the park stretches on into the forest and down towards a tributary of the Moscow River. It’s great for history buffs and also those who enjoy vast green spaces.
In Flanders Fields by John Mccrea
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
The theme for “Smile on Saturday” for November 9th is “poppies”, in honour of Armistice Day and Veterans Day, both of which are celebrated on the 11th of November every year. This red poppy I actually photographed in the St Kilda Botanical Gardens in Melbourne a year ago, when whilst I visited there, I came across beds full of beautiful poppies in all kinds of colours. I hope you like my choice for this week’s theme, and that it makes you smile, and that it helps you reflect and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our peace, prosperity and stability, and those who fight today to protect us still. Let us also hope that conflicts around the world will come to a swift conclusion, not least of all in Ukraine and in Gaza.
Armistice Day or Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. It falls on the 11th of November every year. Remembrance Day is marked at eleven o’clock (the time that the armistice was declared) with a minute’s silence to honour the fallen. Following a tradition inaugurated by King George V in 1919, the day is also marked by war remembrances in many non-Commonwealth countries.
Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November the 11th, for honouring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
This is for Stefano www.flickr.com/photos/nespyxel/
He is a master of photography, and I am very honoured: he wrote a wonderful TESTIMONIAL for me!
Grazie Stefano:)
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Perspective, in context of vision and visual perception, is the way in which objects appear to the eye based on their spatial attributes; or their dimensions and the position of the eye relative to the objects.
When you're in London just look out for London's smallest public statue, The Two Mice Eating Cheese, is thought to honour two construction workers who tragically fell from scaffolding in 1862 while arguing over a missing sandwich. The workers were fighting over a cheese sandwich when they lost their balance and fell, only for the crew to later discover that mice had eaten the sandwich.
The statue, a small carving of two mice fighting over a piece of cheese, is located on the exterior wall of a building on Philpot Lane, near Monument tube station in the City of London. The building was constructed between 1861 and 1862.
This quirky statue has become a unique tribute to the unusual event, serving as a reminder of the strange incident that took place nearby. It is one of the smallest and lesser-known public monuments in London, standing in a narrow alley close to Threadneedle Street and Cornhill, near the Bank of England.
Douglas R4D at Old Buckenham at its last showing in Europe
Navy to Victory Tour 2025
The historic U.S. Navy Second World War aircraft Ready 4 Duty is honouring the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in 1945, paying tribute to the sacrifices of American and Allied sailors and airmen during the Second World War.
Its 12,000-mile journey has taken it from Texas in the United States of America, across the Atlantic, and eventually to IWM Duxford, where it will be based over the summer.
Another shot of the fireworks saluting the first visit to Liverpool of P+O`s largest vessel Brittania.
Peter Teichman taxis "Tall In The Saddle" at Old Warden in some georgeous early autumn light. The P-51D is painted in the markings it wore while assigned to the 332nd Fighter Group the Tuskegee Airmen, better known as the Red Tails. Lt Col George Hardy who flew this actual P-51D on 21 missions in 1945 during the later stages of WW2, for which he was awarded the Air Medal for meritorious achievement, was the guest of honour at the air show.
I enjoyed taking this picture and being in this location, hope you like it!
Pets
JIAN Barn Owl :: Companion - Flying (Add me!) from the Barn Owl Collection ***I didn't have rez rights here so I alpha myself and wore the flying companion for this picture
All Landscaping is part of this Protected Land location
Location
Fairy Grove, Brillant (176,59,22)
In honour of the displaced children of Ukraine.
Created for Photoshop Contest Week 881
Thanks to Gillian Everett for starter image.
Textures and SNIPS done in Photoshop and Fotosketcher.
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Honor the friendships that allow you to pick up from where you last left off, regardless of how long it’s been since you connected. The friendships that survive hiatuses, silences and space. Those are the connections that never die.
A pair of station staff add to the symmetry at Leicester station as DB Cargo 'Shed' 66118 powers through with the 6.15pm Hayes & Harlington Tarmac - Mountsorrell (4M69) discharged aggregate wagons.
I exposed for the platforms to suppress the shadows. The final image is pretty well straight off camera, with the exception of noise reduction and a bit of dodging here and there. Not for everyone.
Just returned from a few days away so I'll be catching up with folk in due course. Comments off for this one, thanks.
8.58pm, 14th November 2024