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The summit of Punta Hellbrunner at 3466 m is reached by the Sky Way Monte Bianco cable car from Courmayeur (Italy) and provides impressive panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif.
The sharp peak in the center is the famous Dent du Geant (Giant's Tooth), height 4013 m.
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We are attracted by roads and passes
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The attraction of mountain panoramas
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Classic Swiss mountain landscape
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Evening in the Bernese Alps
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One of the gems of the Swiss lakes
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Lake, mountains, glacier - what else is needed for happiness?
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Spectacular alpine panorama from the top of Mont Fort
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Classic of the Mont Blanc massif in the Chamonix valley
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The hidden gem of Swiss glaciers
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The Wabisuke Camellia flowers are rather small and have a modest, refined elegance that is very impressive.
The reason they are so highly valued as flowers for the tea ceremony is probably because they are associated with the aesthetic sense of wabi-sabi.
侘助系の椿の花はやや小振りで慎まし
く奥ゆかしい上品さが印象的です。
開花時期が一般の椿よりやや早めで
冬の寒さの中で咲く姿は健気です。
茶花として重用されるのは侘び寂びの
美意識に通じるものがあるからでしょう。
More than a year ago already I posted an imago of a romantic couple posing on the rim of the Charyn Canyon (www.flickr.com/photos/115540984@N02/49239492492/in/datepo...), a wonderful spot in the far east of Kazakhstan (and the most eastern point that I ended up during this journey, ca 100 kilometer close to the border with China).
After that shot we walked down into the canyon, along a very rough but also scenic path. We ended in this lovely oasis where the river the Charyn has carved its way through the rock formations with all those intense red and purple rocks. And where water is, arid landscapes turn green.
If you want to sleep in this place, there is a campsite and cabins to stay for the night.
20 September 2019 I came back from my journey over a part of the Silk Road to and through Central Asia. 4 months of traveling through 14 countries (Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran) before I flew home from Teheran. An impressive journey in countries that are extremely beautiful, with lovely and welcoming people and diverse cultures and history.
Intense traveling with more than 20000 kilometers in our mobile home on sometimes roads that hardly could be called that way. We saw many villages and cities (some wonderful, others very ugly), countries that are transforming from the old Soviet era into something more related to older cultures and the way people live, often funded by oil readily available around the Caspian sea. We saw the amazing mountains south of the Black Sea, the wonderful Caucasus, and the high mountains in the far east close to China with peaks over 7000 meter, and not to forget the (Bulgarian) Alps!
We crossed the great steppe of Kazakhstan. a drive of at least 5000 km, the remnants of lake Aral, once one of the biggest lakes of the world, saw a rocket launch from Baikonur (this little part is Russian owned), we crossed many high mountains passes, and drove the breathtaking canyon that comes from the Pamir, beginning at ca 4500 meter, and going down for ca. 400km to an altitude of 1300 meter, driving for 100's of kilometers along the Afghan border.
And then the numerous lakes with all sorts of different colors from deep cobalt blue to turquoise, and one rare spectacle in Turkmenistan where a gas crater is burning already for more than 40 years. And finally and certainly not the least to mention an enormous amount of wonderful, hospitable and welcoming people. The woman often dressed in wonderful dresses, and bringing a lot of color in the streets of almost of all countries we visited.
An impressive Scherzer bascule bridge in Rotherhithe, near the Old Salt Quay public house.
Bascule is the French word for a seesaw or balance. The best known British bascule bridge is Tower Bridge, a rather more massive undertaking than the Rotherhithe one, with two leaves, but following the same principles. Scherzer bascule bridges are lift bridges that roll or rock back on a curved base to rise so that ships can pass beneath, and are often compared to Medieval draw-bridges. They may have one leaf, like this one, or two leaves, which open either side of a span and meet in the middle (like Tower Bridge). Scherzer bridges are found all over the world because they have simple mechanisms, open rapidly and have low energy requirements. The bridges consist of two important components - the length spanning the gap, in the Rotherhithe cases spanning two sections of road, and a counterweight filled with water. It sits on tracks, and electric motors wind the bridge over the tracks with the assistance of cogs and racks that fix it into place at 90 degrees to prevent slippage. They must have been quite something to see when they were working.
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A nearly successful stitch from at least nine jpegs, due to neglecting to bring the 18mm lens with me :-)
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The impressive Elbphilharmonie concert venue from the Elbe River in Hamburg, Germany.
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Los altocumulus según wikipedia....
Un Altocumulus o altocúmulo es una nube de clase caracterizada por masas globulares o arrollamientos en capas o parches, los elementos individuales son más largos y oscuros que los cirrocumulus y más pequeños que los stratocumulus.
Son nubes de media altitud, de alrededor de 2,4 a 6,1 km, tamaño medio, blancas a grisáceas, en estratos, capas, o parches con masas en ondas, formas acigarradas o arrolladas. Los altocúmulos frecuentemente preceden un frente frío, y con la presencia de mañanas calurosas, húmedas, de verano, señalan el desarrollo de nubes de tormenta más tarde en el día.
Una forma de altocúmulos, altocumulus lenticularis, u "ondas de montaña", suelen reportarse como "OVNIs".
Traversing spectacular White Canyon between Morris and Lasha, British Columbia, a westbound Canadian National manifest freight crawls along the Thompson River on September 27, 2015. Numerous rockslides through here has given CN fits over the years, and necessitates the rock sheds over the tracks at several locations in this part of the rugged canyon.
The Upper Chapel of Sainte-Chapelle is a gem of High Gothic architecture. While tourists stood in line for Notre Dame, I went to this impressive church and had no waiting line. The Samyang 14 mm lens with me turned out to be really useful.
Trumpeter Swans are impressively large—males average over 26 pounds, making them North America’s heaviest flying bird. To get that much mass aloft the swans need at least a 100 meter-long “runway” of open water: running hard across the surface, they almost sound like galloping horses as they generate speed for take off.
Starting in the 1600s, market hunters and feather collectors had decimated Trumpeter Swans populations by the late 1800s. Swan feathers adorned fashionable hats, women used swan skins as powder puffs, and the birds’ long flight feathers were coveted for writing quills. Aggressive conservation helped the species recover by the early 2000s.
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El Gorgo de la Escalera de Anna is a beautiful nature reserve near the village of Anna, about 70 km from the capital of Valencia. The waters of the River Sellent have formed this impressive gorge. Pools of gorgos in Valencian and several waterfalls have formed on this spot. There is a nice bypass to visit all three waterfalls. About an hour walk. You can hear the roar of the big waterfall, but you can't see it from the road because of the undergrowth. The first waterfall, Cascada del Salto, is directly accessible via 136 steps. Well worth going down the stairs, great for wading in crystal clear water in the summer. Look especially at the fish. In the cold water one can take a bath or just relax with the sight of the landscape and the sound of the water falling in the form of a waterfall into the depths of the ravine, once used for the production of electricity. You can cross the river at various places via stones and tree trunks or further on via a wooden bridge. The second waterfall is Cascada de los Vikingos and the third Gorgo Gaspar. From here you can return the same way you came, or climb a steep trail. The route is not long, but has difficult and slippery spots. Wearing good shoes is recommended. The place is very beautiful, green, humid, a surprising oasis in the steep gorge adjacent to the town of Anna. The corner it is in looks like a mini paradise.
The "Route of the Three Waterfalls" starts in the village of Anna in the province of Valencia. The concrete road turns to dirt as it enters the ravine. To the right of the bridge is Gorgo Gaspar. This is the first waterfall and pool on the route. From here, the path becomes more difficult and is also not signposted. The impressive Gorgo de los Vikingos is the second waterfall and pool. To follow the route, first, cross to the other side of the pool via the wooden planks. Then climb a steep, half-hidden path to the left of the waterfall. The route continues along the ravine, with the river on the left. At one point you’ll need to cross the wooden bridge over the river. You’ll have these views of Cascada Del Salto waterfall when crossing the bridge. The waterfall has a beautiful turquoise blue pool at its feet, and the huge natural pool. It’s framed by a natural amphitheatre with lush vegetation. Gorgo de la Escalera is a popular spot for water canyoning, hiking and wild swimming. Its double waterfall, the blue water and the natural luscious frame give it a magical air. The gorge is very steep.
El Gorgo de la Escalera de Anna is een prachtig natuurgebied in de buurt van het dorpje Anna, ongeveer 70 km van de hoofdstad van Valencia. Het water van de rivier de Sellent heeft deze indrukwekkende kloof gevormd. Op deze plek zijn poelen gorgo's in het Valenciaans en verschillende watervallen ontstaan. Er is een mooie rondweg om alle drie watervallen te bezoeken. Ongeveer een uur lopen. Je kunt het gebrul van de grote waterval horen, maar je kunt het vanaf de weg niet zien vanwege het kreupelhout. De eerste waterval, Cascada del Salto, is gelijk toegankelijk via 136 treden. Zeker de moeite waard om de trap af te dalen, geweldig om in de zomer in kristalhelder water te waden. Kijk vooral naar de vissen. In het koude water kan men een bad nemen of gewoon ontspannen met de aanschouwing van het landschap en het geluid van het water dat in de vorm van een waterval in de diepten van het ravijn valt, ooit gebruikt voor de productie van elektriciteit. Je kan op verschillende plekken de rivier overstekken via stenen en boomstammen of verderop via een hout bruggetje. De tweede waterval is Cascada de los Vikingos en de derde Gorgo Gaspar. Vanaf hier kun je op dezelfde manier terugkeren als je bent gekomen, of een steil pad beklimmen. De route is niet lang, maar heeft moeilijke en gladde plekken. Het dragen van goede schoenen wordt aangeraden. De plek is erg mooi, groen, vochtig, een verrassende oase in de steile kloof die grenst aan de stad Anna. De hoek waarin het zich bevindt lijkt op een miniparadijs.
Resplendent in fresh paint, Springfield Terminal high-nose SD45 number 689 leads a westbound freight at Town Farm Road in Westford, Massachusetts. The big unit had come to Guilford the previous October from Norfolk Southern; it began life as Southern Railway 3166.
Impressive entrance hall and a flag with the invitation ...
"Celebrate the Festivals" ...
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We are usually impressed by something big – be it a mighty building, a tall person, or simply an oversized pizza. The big picture asserts itself, takes up space, and demands attention. It appears powerful, loud, and impressive.
But the big picture never stands alone. Beneath its wheels lie countless small stones, inconspicuous and easily overlooked. Each one seems insignificant on its own – and yet together they bear the weight.
The small whispers where the big picture thunders. It lies in the details, in the silence, in the everyday. Without the many small things, the big picture would have no support.
Zumeist lassen wir uns von etwas Großem beeindrucken – sei es ein mächtiges Gebäude, ein großgewachsener Mensch oder einfach nur eine übergroße Pizza. Das Große drängt sich auf, nimmt Raum ein und verlangt Aufmerksamkeit. Es wirkt stark, laut und beeindruckend.
Doch das Große steht niemals allein. Unter seinen Rädern liegen unzählige kleine Steine, unscheinbar und leicht zu übersehen. Jeder für sich wirkt bedeutungslos – und doch tragen sie gemeinsam das Gewicht.
Das Kleine flüstert, wo das Große donnert. Es liegt im Detail, im Stillen, im Alltäglichen. Ohne die vielen kleinen Dinge hätte das Große keinen Halt.
So I just got a much needed cell phone upgrade and while the camera was really an afterthought to me I figured I'd try out it's capabilities since Samsung really touted it as a feature on this Galaxy S22 Ultra.
It is really quite impressive, and while it won't be replacing my SLR it is nice to have as an option when I don't have the latter with me or when a quick grab shot opportunity arises. Here is something I took of a couple of shopped units sitting outside the west end of the diesel shop at Boston Engine Terminal while doing my nightly mid shift walk and yard check early Friday morning.
GP40MC 1131 cut for main engine turbo issues waits outside Diesel 2 while F40PH-3C 1032 that won't stay running awaits her turn for attention outside Diesel 1.
Friday April 16, 2022
Somerville, Massachusetts
“Perlan – the Pearl – is an immersive museum that showcases Iceland’s extraordinary landscapes and nature in an accessible and engaging way. Its impressive hands-on, interactive exhibits and shows explain the country’s landforms, geology and wildlife. State-of-the-art technology elevates Perlan from an ordinary museum to one that guests will find innovative and memorable.
Alongside a fascinating display that focuses on the characteristics of Iceland’s changing glaciers, visitors can step into a hundred-metre-long artificial ice cave. An estimated 350 tons of snow gathered from Icelandic mountains were used in its construction. In graphic contrast, the museum’s Forces of Nature exhibit addresses the country’s volcanic systems and geothermal activity.
Styrmir, the museum’s spectacular indoor geyser, shoots a jet of water 25 metres into the air through the central atrium.
In Perlan’s domed 150-seat planetarium, the spotlight turns to the Aurora Borealis. Utilising 8K projection and 7.1 surround sound, the breathtaking Áróra show takes guests on a spellbinding journey through the origins and legends associated with the Northern Lights, bringing it vividly – and reliably – to life.
Perlan’s striking architecture adds an extra dimension to a visit. Located on Öskjuhlíð, the tallest hill in Reykjavik, it’s an easily recognised landmark, comprising six water tanks that support a glass dome which floods the interior with light. The museum’s wraparound observation deck offers an uninterrupted 360° panorama of the Icelandic capital and its surroundings.
Perlan represents Iceland in a nutshell. As such, it makes an ideal first or last stop on every tourist’s itinerary, whether they plan to venture beyond Reykjavik or choose to remain in the capital.”
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Biking along the Loire we saw this impressive cloud in the sky mirrored in the river. Beautiful but when you know it is caused by steam from the cooling towers of a nucleair plant.......But definitely impressive.
Batalha is impressive and beautiful even in the rain - you don't often get cathedral courtyards that reflect - so the rain was definitely coming down ...
The impressive baptistery in the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles, formally known as Piazza del Duomo) supports the diocese of the Santa Maria Assunta cathedral in Pisa, Italy. The famous walled square is recognized as an important center of European medieval art and is considered to be one of the finest architectural complexes in the world. Along with the batistery, the square features the Leaning Tower of Pisa (the Campanile), the Pisa Cathedral, and the Camposanto Monumentale (Monumental Cemetery). The entire Piazza del Duomo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Pisa Baptistery, dedicated to St. John The Baptist, is the largest in Italy, at 54.86 m high with a diameter of 34.13 m. It is constructed of marble but was built on the same unstable sand as its more famous neighbor, the Leaning Tower. As a result the Baptistery leans 0.6 degrees toward the duomo. Construction was started in 1152 but was not completed until 1363. The Baptistery was designed by Diotisalvi and is an example of the transition from the Romanesque style to the Gothic style: the lower section is in the Romanesque style, with rounded arches, while the upper sections are in the Gothic style, with pointed arches.
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Before exploring Lüderitz and Kolmanskop, we drove all the way south to the second largest canyon in the world: Fishriver Canyon. I didn't even know about this canyon before this trip, and since we still had a few days left after our initial rough planning, we both agreed to go there. We looked at the possible accommodations and found a government-run campground on the south side and a lodge on the north rim. As we hadn't read the best things about government-run campsites and were planning to camp most of the time anyway, we opted for the lodge and didn't regret it.
The drive there changed from paved roads to gravel roads, which had some sandy sections the further we got. At one point, we had to drive up a small hill and back down a steeper section that led to a narrow gravel road that crossed a dried up river a few times. We drove on and on, wondering if we were still on the right 'road', but a glance at the offline GPS map showed that we were heading in the right direction. After driving through some really impressive wide open landscapes, we crossed an “airfield” (which was basically a flat gravel field) before finally reaching the parking lot of Fishriver Lodge after a little over 3 hours of driving. As we entered the main building, we noticed the really beautiful glass façade which gave a breathtaking view of the canyon as the lodge is situated right on the canyon rim. We were then asked onto the terrace where we were given a welcome drink, enjoyed the view and thought about using the pool, but we both felt it wasn't quite warm enough (as it was winter there, the temperatures were moderate).
We then checked in, got the keys to our cabin right next to the rim and carried all our stuff from the car to our room (which was quite funny as we had all our stuff in cardboard boxes covered with plastic bags to protect it a bit from the sand that got into the back of our car during the drive, unlike all the other guests who arrived in fancy clothes and with normal suitcases). We then made ourselves a coffee and enjoyed it on our terrace while taking in the stunning views. I then wandered around the area a bit looking for possible sunset compositions, but as the sun got lower, I realized that its angle was far from optimal as the sidelight left most of the canyon in shadow and only illuminated a small upper portion.
At a certain point, I noticed that the colors on the side facing away from the canyon began to explode. I quickly ran to our cabin and told my girlfriend to get her camera. In the rush, we even forgot our tripods, ran around like headless chickens (as Mads Peter Iversen would put it) looking for compositions and found this lone quiver tree. The colors became more and more intense, and I can tell you: I have never seen colors like these before. Apart from one cloud that I cloned out as it was right behind the tree, I didn't edit this image at all (which is quite rare as raw files are usually very flat and require some contrast adjustments). The show went on for quite a long time as there were no mountains in the distance that could block the sunlight, but eventually we went to dinner and enjoyed one of the best meals we had on this trip. After dinner, we went back to our room and realized that the curtains were different than when we left. We thought that someone might have broken into our room, but when we went to bed we realized that the staff had brought warm water bottles as it can get chilly at night (which they hadn't told us). With that, we ended our day and couldn't be happier as we stood right on the edge of the second largest canyon in the world and witnessed one of the most colorful sunsets we had ever seen. I hope you like it!
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve
Henderson, Nevada
May 2023
With a golden head, a white patch on black wings, and a call that sounds like a rusty farm gate opening, the Yellow-headed Blackbird demands your attention. Look for them in western and prairie wetlands, where they nest in reeds directly over the water. They’re just as impressive in winter, when huge flocks seem to roll across farm fields. Each bird gleans seeds from the ground, then leapfrogs over its flock mates to the front edge of the ever-advancing troupe.