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This photograph of the dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral was taken during my recent visit to London. The Cathedral is one of the most recognised landmarks in London.
The photograph was taken with my camera placed on the floor pointing upwards towards the dome structure. The intricate structural details, including the arches supporting the dome, could be recorded. Natural light from the windows above and artificial light within the cathedral illuminated the structures and beautiful paintings .
The intricately patterned Adonis Blue underwings are as beautiful as its dazzling upper wings glimpsed here.
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Wryneck - Jynx Torquilla
Ogmore
The wrynecks (genus Jynx) are a small but distinctive group of small Old World woodpeckers. Jynx is from the Ancient Greek iunx, the Eurasian wryneck.
Like the true woodpeckers, wrynecks have large heads, long tongues which they use to extract their insect prey and zygodactyl feet, with two toes pointing forward, and two backwards. However, they lack the stiff tail feathers that the true woodpeckers use when climbing trees, so they are more likely than their relatives to perch on a branch rather than an upright trunk.
Their bills are shorter and less dagger-like than in the true woodpeckers, but their chief prey are ants and other insects, which they find in decaying wood or almost bare soil. They re-use woodpecker holes for nesting, rather than making their own holes. The eggs are white, as with many hole nesters.
The two species have cryptic plumage, with intricate patterning of greys and browns. The adult moults rapidly between July and September, although some moult continues in its winter quarters. The voice is a nasal woodpecker-like call.
These birds get their English name from their ability to turn their heads almost 180 degrees. When disturbed at the nest, they use this snake-like head twisting and hissing as a threat display.
Population:
UK passage:
Approx: 280 birds
A panoramic view of this magnificent landscape. A wonderful moment in time.
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The intricated texture of a small dry sponge. It has shiny particles that in the light look like little gems that can only be seen with a macro lens.
It’s always a great experience to visit Springfield’s Bass Pro shop and the Wonders of Wildlife. If you haven’t ever been, you need to visit, and the aquarium has been voted top in the nation several times. “The original Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World location in our hometown of Springfield, Mo. is affectionately known as The Grandaddy of All Outdoor Stores®. This massive outdoor-themed experience is the number one tourist destination in Missouri attracting four million families, sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts every year.
Explore the store’s seven intricate aquariums, complete with educational sessions on Missouri’s native fish, or marvel at the alligators and turtles traversing the in-store swamp. Archery and shooting ranges make it easy to determine the perfect product for you. Next, visit the knife shop for a sharpening session or explore the lifelike wildlife mounts around our cascading waterfalls. If all this excitement makes visitors hungry or thirsty, coffee, fudge and a full-service restaurant are not hard to find.” Like I said, it’s a fun place to visit!
The awe-inspiring sight of a family of five majestic elephants in the stunning Maasai Mara National Reserve. This captivating photo captures the essence of the bond and harmony shared among these gentle giants, towering against the backdrop of the vast savannah. With their large, flapping ears and gracefully swaying trunks, they navigate the golden grasslands, creating a remarkable sight that embodies the harmony and strength of family bonds in the animal kingdom.
As you take in this mesmerizing scene, imagine the intricate social dynamics, the shared knowledge passed down through generations, and the profound sense of protection and love that unites these magnificent creatures. Let this extraordinary moment in Maasai Mara remind us of the importance of preserving and respecting the natural world, ensuring that future generations can witness the beauty and wonder of these incredible animals.
The story of autumn?... Will you tell me about the leaves that dance? (and the girl remembered how she imagined the leaves dancing in the sunset)
Of course I will... and of clouds that bring rain and cold... (whispered the wind)
And then we go back to the story of the old lady? (asked the little girl)
Hahaha... that's the same story... (laughed the wind)
It has clouds, it has rain and dancing leaves... and mist... (whispered more the wind)...
Mist? What is mist?... (asked the curious girl)... It sounds so mysterious... (continued the girl)
Continued from Take a seat...
Blue-gray gnatcatchers are, without a doubt, one of the most special and entertaining birds the US has to offer. With a pretty sky-blue back contrasting with a paler shade of blue, along with white and black, they boast what I think is one of the more underrated color combinations when it comes to Neotropical migrants, and I’m sure they know it because they sure like to flip those tails around (kidding, that’s a foraging technique). That isn’t the only thing about them that’s underrated; males are pretty great songsters too, emitting an intricate series of what is both their own little babbles and little phrases of other species songs. I even found yesterday that they are able to mimic new vocalizations on the spot. Unfortunately, these guys have the luck of returning earlier than the warblers, and they only get two weeks of fame before what many people consider the real show falls upon our forests. That’s okay, though- they get right to pairing up and nest-building and have fledged young by the end of June, so I think they couldn’t care less about how much attention we pay to them.
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Horns: Ahriman Draped Horns by Vae Victis, available at this round of We Love Roleplay and afterwards at theVae Victis Mainstore.
Neck Tattoo: Jewelled Tattoo by Lilithé, available at the ongoing round of Skin Fair 2023 - Sim A and afterwards at the Lilithé Mainstore. Features multiple neck tattoo versions in 4 opacities!
Arm Tattoo: Jewelled Tattoo by Lilithé, available at the ongoing round of Skin Fair 2023 - Sim A and afterwards at the Lilithé Mainstore. Features multiple arms and legs versions in 4 opacities!
Other deets:
Claw Rings: Pendulum - XIV Armor Rings
Draped Cloth: Ersch - Cupid
Crown: Random Matter - Shunobu Crown
Shards: Random Matter - Shunobu Mantle
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Mother Nature's artwork... - L'œuvre de Mère Nature ...
Abstract art on a wintery window.
L'art abstrait qui paraît sur une fenêtre d'hiver.
Sponsored:
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Tattoo: Kiyo by Lilithé, available now at Uber, afterwards at the Lilithé Mainstore.
Outfit: Kiyo Dress x Corset Top by Avec Toi, available now at Uber, afterwards at the Avec Toi Mainstore.
Mask: Lazare by Azoury, available at the Azoury Mainstore.
Arm Fade: Halloween Arm Fades (Obscura) by Velour, available now at Velour Mainstore.
Eyes: Deadshine Resurrected - Dark I in Toxic by IKON, available at the IKON mainstore.
Other deets:
Head: Lelutka - Siwa
Body: Legacy - Perky
Claws: Aii - Demonic Touch
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This image captures the intricate spiral staircase located in the Deutschordensschloss (Teutonic Order Castle) in Bad Mergentheim, Germany. The stunning stone structure, featuring elegantly carved details and a circular, dizzying ascent, is a hallmark of the castle's Renaissance architecture. The ornate ceiling and the curvature of the steps are emblematic of the craftsmanship that defines this historical landmark, which served as the residence of the Teutonic Knights. The staircase exemplifies the fusion of functionality and artistic expression characteristic of the period.
I was in rehabilitation in Bad Mergentheim following knee surgery and unfortunately wasn't able to make it to the top. 😢
With folding patterns so intricate, who would dare to peek into this mysterious gift?
Sometimes, the wrapping IS the gift. ✨😌🎁
No wonder orchids have become so popular. Once considered difficult to keep, I now have two that seem to be happy in their current position.
I love the intricate composition and have taken many macro shots of the interior, but as this one was illuminated in the morning sunlight coming through the window, I could see an angel emerging.
2nd image in the series.
Song: Wings of an Angel - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrSbgq7dsX0
King of road racing and Queen of elegance. This 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Berlinetta Speciale. was built for competition (the C) and yet would transport a couple at very high speed in complete comfort and class. In many ways, the 2900B Lungo Berlinetta was the finest closed car produced in the pre-war era. Built with race-proven engineering and with a style of unsurpassed elegance, these fastback Alfas are among the finest cars in world.
On the track, the 2900 competition cars benefited from a decade of Alfa Romeo progress and became the most successful of their time. A trio of 2900As placed first-second-third at the 1936 Mille Miglia, while three specially built 2900MMs accomplished the same feat at the 1938 edition. The decision to make a road-going variant of these winning designs must have been easy.
Touring of Milan was responsible for almost the entire production of 2900B bodies and their exceptional ‘Coupé Superleggra’ or ‘Coupé Ultraleggro Aeroprofilato’ took advantage of the Lungo chassis and exaggerated it with a huge rear overhang. In total, Touring constructed only around 10 of these masterworks. The 2900 chassis was outfitted very similar to the competition cars.
The engine was similar to the Tipo B unit but was made from new castings in aluminum instead of magnesium. They retained a 10-main bearing crankshafts that sat in white metal babbits. The cylinder head was cast integral to the block with hemispherical combustion chambers and domed pistons. The valvetrain and axillary devices were all gear driven.
The men responsible for this model were engineer Vittorio Jano (designer of Alfa Romeo's P-Series Grand Prix racers and road-going sporting models) and body stylist Felice Bianchi Anderloni (founder of the coachbuilding firm Carrozzeria Touring in Milan). With the help of chief designer Aquino Gilardi, Anderloni helped pioneer Superleggera (super light) body construction. Instead of using heavy frames and rigid axles like so many other competitors, Alfa Romeo employed an intricate latticework of lightweight but rigid steel tubes that formed the framework for the elegant, hand-fashioned aluminum body shell. Shapes were tested by attaching felt strips to the body and the car was photographed while moving to record how wind flowed over and around it.
The original 8C had won LeMans 4 years straight, and this car is a barely detuned racing chassis. What a way to tour Europe!
The intricate branches and the intense fuchsia color of a beautiful weeping cherry tree in London's St James' Park. Its long and thin twigs covered with blossoms lean graciously towards the ground, creating a scented curtain of deep pink flowers all around the trunk.
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Enjoying a few days on Flickr - hydrangeas never cease to amaze me when they are in their colourful flowers and even when they have faded.
Abstract art that appears on a car window in winter.
L'art abstrait qui paraît sur une fenêtre d'auto en hiver.
A beautiful wine colored iris in afternoon sunshine. This year's irises were spectacular! So beautiful!
Intricate lines form individual patterns on a yellow maple leaf that was starting to turn colors. Leaves are one of my favorite fall subjects for macro images.
60 photo stack of passiflora caerulea
Stacked in Zerene Stacker
@ ISO 320 / F/2.8 / 60mm / 1/ 250th natural evening light with a small torch too to light the water drops : )
This night photograph of Nanputuo (or South Putuo) Temple was taken during my visit last November to Xiamen University, China. Nanputuo is a famous Buddhist temple founded in the Tang dynasty in Xiamen, and draw many visitors during the daytime.
The photograph was taken using my camera mounted on tripod placed outside of the fence as it was outside the visiting hours for the temple. The illuminations for the temple and surrounding structures highlighted the intricate details of the roof and other structures.
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WICCA'S ORIGINALS
Brita Bootie @ The Darkness
Cute platform boot with intricate metal detail, Texture HUD with lovely range of colours.
Sizes: Maitreya, Belleza, Legacy & Slink
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Roxane Dress @ WIP
Flirty mini dress with metal straps. Choose how nawty you go with opacity control on the HUD.
Bodies: Maitreya Lara/Petite, Legacy Original/Perky
Legacy Perky body, Lelutka Fleur Head, Hair by Doux, Tattoo by CarolG.
Naughtier Version
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Dominik (my photo-buddy) and I tried a session of light painting and this was one of the results. Thank you David for the inspiration. www.flickr.com/photos/55740718@N03/
People spend hours making these intricate designs on the street only to have them destroyed when religious parades go by. Once the parades have passed by, they immediately begin to create another design for the same thing to happen all over again.
Found this old jewel box in one my cupboards . The patterns and inlays are slowly peeling off but the work is still exquisite.
Took the photo in bright sunlight. on a white background .
The design and pattern on this box is found in many traditional and ancient Indian items.