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Dún Aonghasa (Unofficial anglicised version Dun Aengus) is the best-known of several prehistoric hill forts on the Aran Islands of County Galway, Republic of Ireland. It lies on Inis Mór, at the edge of a 100-metre-high (330 ft) cliff.
A popular tourist attraction, Dún Aonghasa is an important archaeological site.
History
It is not known exactly when Dún Aonghasa was built, though it is now thought that most of the structures date from the Bronze Age and Iron Age. T. F. O'Rahilly surmised in what is known as O'Rahilly's historical model that it was built in the 2nd century BC by the Builg following the Laginian conquest of Connacht.Excavations at the site indicate that the first construction goes back to 1100 BC, when rubble was piled against large upright stones to form the first enclosure. Around 500 BC, the triple wall defenses were probably constructed along the fort's western side.
The 19th-century artist George Petrie called "Dún Aonghasa" "the most magnificent barbaric monument in Europe". Its name, meaning "Fort of Aonghas", may refer to the pre-Christian god of the same name described in Irish mythology, or the mythical king, Aonghus mac Úmhór. It has thus traditionally been associated with the Fir Bolg.
Form and function
The fort consists of a series of four concentric walls of dry stone construction, built on a high cliff some one hundred metres above the sea. At the time of its construction sea levels were considerably lower and a recent Radio Telefis Eireann documentary estimates that originally it was 1000 metres from the sea. Surviving stonework is four metres wide at some points. The original shape was presumably oval or D-shaped but parts of the cliff and fort have since collapsed into the sea. Outside the third ring of walls lies a defensive system of stone slabs, known as a cheval de frise, planted in an upright position in the ground and still largely well-preserved. These ruins also feature a huge rectangular stone slab, the function of which is unknown. Impressively large among prehistoric ruins, the outermost wall of Dún Aonghasa encloses an area of approximately 6 hectares (14 acres).
Today
The walls of Dún Aonghasa have been rebuilt to a height of 6m and have wall walks, chambers, and flights of stairs. The restoration is easily distinguished from the original construction by the use of mortar.[citation needed]
There is a small museum illustrating the history of the fort and its possible functions. Also in the vicinity is a Neolithic tomb and a small heritage park featuring examples of a traditional thatched cottage and an illegal poteen distillery.
Another photo at Cleveleys beach, near Blackpool, this time the stone Ogre with RED eyes!!
The Ogre is the big baddy of the Mythic Coast story, created by author Gareth Thompson and illustrated by Hannah Magee.
He was hand carved from a single fifteen ton block of limestone by the stonemason Adrian Wright and installed below the tide line on Cleveleys beach.
Beach Illustrated 2022- Pose 7 by NANTRA (The Liaison Collaborative-August)
Dolly Top & Skirt by MERCH
Gleen H Hat by ZOOM
Diamante Frames by The Horror
Mylie Feather Boa by ISON
Kyr Tattoo by nuuna
For 121 Pictures in 2021 #47 "Illustrate a book title" these are serrano and Thai chiles, both red and green to go on the cover of "The Devil's Dinner, a gastronomic and cultural history of chili peppers" by Stuart Walton. I should note that his use of "chili peppers is incorrect, anything referring to the plant or the pod itself should be spelled chile. The term chili should be only used to refer to a stew making use of chiles. This was borne out by extensive research on the internet, where, as we all know, everything is correct.
Margaret Falls from the bridge right in front. I decided to best illustrate the thunderous sensation of the falls by getting up close. This is glacier fed runoff, freezing cold, and pounding down in a torrent.
Along the Colorado meander in Page, AZ, the Horseshoe Bend. If you even have a slight vertigo, like me, please stay a bit away from the edge, there is a sudden fall of several hundred feet. It was a bit windy that only added to my fear of getting blown away towards the edge. I used my tripod to get a bit more balance and to relax my fear shaken knees. But people around me were like monkeys or may be they have some hidden wings that come out if they slip as they were hanging out. All this for a cool selfie! Very irresponsible to your own life. I wonder what the tombstone might read -lost balance and fell off a cliff! Not a good way to go!
Coming back to this marvel, its a must see place if you are in or around Page. Just a small 0.75mile trail (a bit of a hike while coming back). Absolutely marvelous and will take blow your mind when you will first see it up close. While walking down towards it you will not have the faintest of an idea of what it would really looking like until you are at the edge! Its like a Taj Mahal hidden below waiting for you to find!
Hope you will like it! And be careful when you visit!
With 16,000 tons in 120 cars on the drawbar these three EMD's are screamin' their guts out in notch 8 with a cloud of sand dust following their progress as they assault the hill up to the diamond at Plymouth, OH. 8/10/2025
Our ”We’re Here!” theme today is Photographic terms illustrated. I enjoy shooting into the sun to see what kind of crazy lens flare and starburst effects I can get.
Illustrated are the government building and St. Florin Catholic Cathedral in downtown Vaduz, The Principality of Liechtenstein, a German-speaking microstate situated in the Alps between Switzerland and Austria. The principality is a semi-constitutional monarchy headed by the Prince of Liechtenstein; the Prince's extensive powers are equivalent to those of a President in a semi-presidential system.
Liechtenstein is Europe's fourth-smallest country, with an area of just over 160 square kilometres (62 square miles) and a population of 38,749. Divided into 11 municipalities, its capital is Vaduz, and its largest municipality is Schaan. It is also the smallest country to border two countries. (Wikipedia)
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This photograph captures a delicate and beautiful scene during a snowstorm, highlighting the resilience of nature amidst the cold. A flowering shrub, adorned with vibrant pink blossoms, stands out against the white backdrop of freshly fallen snow. The contrast between the lush green leaves and the pristine snow creates a striking visual effect. The snow clings to the branches and petals, adding a soft, ethereal quality to the image. In the background, a brick wall provides a sense of scale and context, emphasizing the serene and quiet atmosphere of a winter's day. The image beautifully illustrates the harmony between the harshness of winter and the enduring beauty of nature.
I asked if I could take a photo while he read and he readily agreed. I didn't stare at the specific tattoos until I put it into my computer. Wow! Each body section tells a different story. Look at large view. On weekdays he blends with all the other commuters from San Francisco to a Palo Alto tech job.
This image too is from Harbourville, N.S. It also illustrates many of the contributing elements that make this place so unique. The vivid colors on the homes that enhance the beauty of this village. The many colors used on the fishing vessels. And of course, the mud flats when the tide is out. This is all part of the Bay of Fundy, where tides are the most extreme in the world.
It would be an interesting conversation with the captain of this troller, to discover how it remains upright. Angled above the mud, precariously moored on an angle, and equipped with a "V" bottom. It all looks rather challenging to this untrained eye, but to them, just another day parked on the sidelines.
These are the days by the sparkling river...
For 117 pictures in 2017, #60, "Illustrate a Love Song". This one is from Van Morisson. See www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lyve_egY8o
The location of this shot is Brushy Creek in round Rock, Texas, near the railroad bridge and I-35 bridge.
Duomo or Cathedral?
They can usually be used as a synonym. In Italian there is also the word Catedralle, which is the church of the city's bishop. The Duomo is the main church in the city, so most of the time Cathedral and Duomo are the same church.
In 1329, Andrea Pisano, recommended by Giotto, was commissioned to design the first doors (Portas Sul). The execution lasted six years and was completed in 1336. They consist of 28 quadrangular panels, representing scenes from the life of São João Batista and the virtues. The reliefs were added by Lorenzo Ghiberti in 1452. Vincenzo Danti created the statues above the doors in 1571.
This guy could hardly keep still from laughing! At last he did for about three seconds! Just time to take this shot!
Sora Rail caught slowly feeding along a shoreline; illustrates how neat they are and yet how elusive they are; vocalization helps alert one to their presence but that is not very frequent – sometimes only a single call. July 28 2016.
Same alley as before from the other side of Center Street. Again it was the sun that caught my eye here and resulted in the click of the shutter.
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Miscellaneous Disney/Pixar Brave merchandise that I've bought recently. I received the books today (June 12, 2012) ; the dinnerware I received several days ago. Detailed description of the items:
Brave Mealtime Magic Collection - including plate, bowl, flatware, placemat and tumbler.
Brave Big Golden Book by Random House - retells the story of Brave with many full color illustrations. 22 pages. $9.99
''One Perfect Day'' Brave Book by Steve Purcell, one of the writers of Brave. Illustrated by Matt Nolte, character art director of Brave. Tells an original story of one day in the life of Princess Merida. $15.99.
The Art of Brave, by Jenny Lerew. The official guide to the making of Disney/Pixar Brave, with interviews of the makers of Brave, and richly illustrated with the concept art from the movie. $40.
The word Cosmos in Greek means orderly, beautiful, and ornamental. The flower's fragrance and vibrant colors give it the attributes of peacefulness, wholeness, and modesty. The typical meaning of this flower is 'love flower'.
This flower is often used to illustrate one's deepest feelings of love. When sent to one's love on Valentine's Day it can be said to mean 'walk with me hand in hand' and 'see, life is indeed beautiful'.
Read more at Buzzle: www.buzzle.com/articles/cosmos-flower-meaning.html
Have a happy weekend everyone :))
Retitled for an assigned song title theme in Civray Photo club.
Assigned Song:
'HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGIE IN THE WINDOW?'
Original title: RAIN STOPS PLAY
My dog, Foxy, perched on top of an armchair in the lounge, photographed from outside, framed by one of the small window panels, wishing away the rain.
Best viewed full page to see detail.
Taken 21 August 2017
ƒ/5.6; 1/350; ISO 100
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Illustrating the original Go North East standard livery first introduced in the late 1990’s and now in the process of being phased out, is Plaxton Super Pointer bodied Dennis Dart, 8289 (Y558KUX), pictured at Houghton le Spring with a service 71 working to Sunderland.
12.8.2020.
Freightliner liveried Class 66 No 66618 'Railways Illustrated' climbs away from Retford with the early running 11.35 West Burton PS - Tunstead Sidings empty limestone working.
The train had worked in to West Burton earlier in the morning with a full load of limestone.
Children's board book, "Two Bad Mice" by Beatrix Potter and illustrated by Charles Santore. Cider Mill Press Book Pub.1986 In my collection. Aug 2022.
Tom Thumb and his wife, Hunca Munca, raid a dollhouse leaving quite a mess.
although I feel that I still have a lot to learn when it comes to the Hipstamatic Multiple Exposure Kit...
I am constantly amazed at some of the images it creates. this image is 100% pure Hipsta and just wows me at how delicate the layers are... like an intricate and fiercely complicated mechanical drawing.
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