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Today, I'm very happy to host a great friend and artist.
Without him, Flickr would definitely be a sadder place.
He is the wildest dream of every penguin girl :P
Ladies and gentlemen, the funniest, the doodest, the irreplaceable: Mr. Pengu Wes - and his little cute buddy Pengy!
Cla: Hi, Pengu! Thank you for accepting my invitation!
Pengu: Hello, Cla! I was more than happy to accept the invitation from a dear friend! Thank you for thinking I am interesting enough to be interviewed!
C.: You certainly are, Pengu! Let's start from the beginning: How and when did your Second Life start?
P.: So back in 2017 I looked around SL after watching a video on YouTube long ago that was poking fun at the platform. I was in-world for maybe… 1 hour, then did not come back until 2 years later.
What brought me back was, well, a different (and hilarious) video on YouTube about SL with this guy claiming to be the Mayor of Second Life. I roped my partner, Andie, into the world, and we pretty much got sucked into the world of SL on July 2019 and have stuck around since!
C.: At some point, a little penguin named Pengy came into your SL and photos. Tell us about this magical encounter? Which type of pictures you like to take with him? And which type he likes to take with you?
P.: I joke about how Pengy magically appeared and descended from the heavens from a hot air balloon into my SLife. But, if I am going to be honest… the name “Pengy” came from a typo Andie made so long ago. It sounded like it should be a name for a little penguin!
Thus, Pengy was born! His first official appearance was driving us and my friend around in a car (flic.kr/p/2kSw4eb). This is one of many times he is seen driving around. I cannot say he is the best driver though, as many of my friends know!
My favorite snaps with Pengy are typically the type where the viewer realllllyy has to search hard for him. Kind of like a “Where’s Waldo” game. Of course, Pengy’s favorite type of photos are when he is the star--usually involves him getting into trouble like crashing into things with a vehicle. Or whenever he gets to look super cute.
C.: You are a talented artist with a unique funny and cute creative streak, but you also are a blogger, a blogger manager and a social media manager for several popular brands and events. How did you grow through these experiences? Which of those roles do you like the most?
P.: I feel like when I decided to take a dive into the blogger world it made me push my creative muscles more, because I really wanted to represent the brands I blog for in a fun and inventive way. This paved the way for me to be picked up by Ananas, starting out as one of their bloggers, and then their social media manager. Which has been so fun, and I get to interact with some fantastic people like Diff, the creator of Ananas, and Bleue, the blogger manager of Ananas, and all of the wonderful bloggers of the brand.
It led me to being a social media manager, and then the blogger manager for Cat-Noodle, a brand owned by Bleue and her partner, Eimear. That was where I learned so much more about blogging, what to look for, and appreciate the different blogging styles. Giving feedback and interacting with the bloggers was really fun, and being a blogger myself, I feel like I had an eye to see the effort a blogger has put in a photo, and I love giving them props for those efforts.
After Cat-Noodle closed, a new opportunity was presented to me to become the blogger manager of a brand new event called The New Ones. Still making my way through this new experience!
All in all, I think my favorite role is blogger. I do have a love for doing such goofy and cute photos. I don’t take myself too seriously, but I respect the craft of SL photography, and enjoy the hobby immensely.
C.: Aside Pengy, the other significant member of your family is your partner Andie. We all know beside a successful man there is always a great woman, so how does she support you in this crazy adventure of yours?
P.: Andie is an instrumental and important part of my adventures in SL. She is a tremendous reason why I stick around on the platform as much as I do. When I ventured into blogging she was fully supportive, and continues to be as I reached milestones throughout my blogging journey. She is always happy to take part in my silly ideas. Though, yes, sometimes she rolls her eyes at some of the crazy things Pengy and I get into, she is always happy to participate in the goofiness! Andie makes my SL brighter and full of laughs. I just adore and love her.
C.: What's your favorite photo among all the ones you took?
P.: Oh, that is a difficult question, Cla! I cannot possibly pick a favorite! But I’ll say one of the favorite types of photos I like to do are collaborations. Working and talking to a friend who gets as much joy as I do with SL photography is a fantastic experience. And then to see the different versions of photos we take together is so fascinating and fun to see how we visualize the same set up of a photo but in different ways!
C.: Triple R (www.flickr.com/photos/pengu_wes/albums/72157716782119041) is a series of yours I personally love because it combines two of the best things in life: friends and food! And it also made us know about all your friends’ favorite foods. But which is yours?
P.: Aw, Rundowns, Roadsides and Restaurants (Triple R) is a series very near and dear to my heart. It was what helped me break out and meet Flickr friends in world.
As for my favorite food, I loooove Southeast Asian cuisine. Pad Thai and pho rank among my favorites!
C.: They say the funniest people are often the saddest ones. Does it apply to you?
P.: I would not say it applies to me. I think, in general, I have a very chill attitude. The world can be dark, and really depressing sometimes, and I just want to help a bring a bit of brightness to it with my goofy personality.
C.: We are at the end of our interview. As for the last question, I would invite you to make yourself a question and give yourself an answer.
P.: “How to make friends in SL?” is a very popular question brought up for newbies and old timers alike. How would you answer this question?
I think it all comes down to interests and really putting yourself out there. Like real life, it can be intimidating to try to make new friends in a brand new community. Being part of the SL Flickr community, and interacting with others has really led me to finding some really wonderful friendships on this platform. Triple R served as a creative vehicle for me to meet new people, and while I was really nervous about reaching out to people to do a photo with me, it was well worth it. I have learned from them, shared so many laughs, and always encourage them as they continue their SL photography adventures just like me.
Thank you so much, Pengu, for your time, for opening yourself up by sharing many of your interesting thoughts, and for making us smile once again!
See you all in two weeks time with the next episode of NSLS
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In Scotland we have a series of archeological features built between 500-4,000 years before Christ. We treasure these as the irreplaceable historical artifacts they are. Nah, we leave them out in fields where they offer shelter to sheep and cows.
Just to be clear then, anywhere up to 6,000 years ago a bunch of folks, who had way better things to do (finding enough to eat), set about moving around, and erecting, the biggest pieces of stone they could find. It is amazing to stand in the wind and snow and put your hands on something that was put there by other hands, 300 generations or so ago. And they are everywhere. Which doesn't mean they are always easy to get to or easy to find, but well worth the effort - hail, horizontal rain, or snow. I plan to return with these to try a little watercoloring for final.
Villagers gathered with their families to celebrate the festival. Fishermen and spectators gathered by the beel from morning and began fishing with bamboo traps at noon. Men from each household took part, with relatives filling in if needed. After a three-month fishing break, the village enjoyed a bountiful catch. Children also joined in near the banks. Locals said Polo Bawa is a cherished tradition bringing irreplaceable joy.
Two and a half years of pandemic. Two and a half years of the greatest restraint. Two and a half years keeping distance, no physical social contacts, apart from essential buying for living. Now in the meantime, I have been vaccinated four times. Now we (my wife and me) have finally decided to go on a little holiday trip. It feels so good.
We ended up near Aschaffenburg (one and a half hour to drive), in a beautiful hotel on an even more beautiful lake. Here I feel like in Sweden, one of our favorite countries. The lake also has a beautiful sandy beach with a small beach bar, where coffee, paninis (the Italian buns), cakes and non-alcoholic drinks, Prosecco are offered.
A young woman was responsible for sales. Her natural friendliness, warmth and openness were exceptional. No business-like friendliness, but a wonderfully positive, warm, personable charisma from within. Of course we got talking.
Charlotte told us that she has just finished her architecture studies, wants to earn some money here, is going on holiday to italy in a few days and will start her professional life in Berlin in early September in an architecture office. She told us all this with a warm smile and happyness on her face. It was not a question for me to speak to this sympathic woman and to ask whether she would like to be part of the photo "The Human Family"-project . I explained my request and the meaning to Charlotte, showed some photos taken by me on my smartphone. Charlotte liked what she heard and saw. Spontaneously, without hesitation, Charlotte agreed to be part of the project. I was so glad about this.
We only had one problem. Charlotte had to work here. So we used the time to take the photos 10 meters away from the beach bar when there were no customers seen. Nevertheless, we had to interrupt again and again because other people wanted to buy some refreshments. Nevertheless, we had a lot of fun and were able to take much more than just 5 or 6 photos. Of course I didn't want Charlotte to get in trouble because she left the beach bar in between. Even a long uninterrupted conversation was difficult for this reason.. So we decided, instead of conducting the interview here, I would email Charlotte my questions. And that's how we did it. We stayed in touch and Charlotte answered my list of questions from home.
Dear friends of the project "The Human Family". You have to be very strong now: Take your time to read. The wonderful Charlotte took a lot of time to answer. Her answers are very profound, honest, open and deep and are worth every second to read. So here we go:
You are about to go soon to Berlin. What do you expect from Berlin, what are you looking forward to and what makes you feel uneasy?
Since it's my first time in Berlin, I approach my change with a completely neutral attitude, because I know that life always turns out differently than expected and that's also the great thing about the restart. Hopefully I will gain new experiences and make new contacts that shape me and always give me new and different attitudes to life. What makes me feel uneasy is the perhaps lack of security of a big city and how free I can really move there.
2. After seeing your Instagram feed and our conversation, I thing you have already seen a lot of the world. Is there a place of longing where you would like to live at some point?
By traveling around, I have definitely developed a personal longing to get to know new places, cultures and people, but also to know how far you can integrate with your individual personality. It is very important to me if I look for a place of longing in the future that fundamental political and human attitudes also coincide with mine. Through a holiday a few years ago, we drove with a camper along the east coast of Australia. Through the untouched nature and inner peace of these australien people, I felt very relaxed and free, because you could finally escape the "every day life" and consumption mania and be wishlessly happy with unique sunsets and ascenses.
3. How are you doing now in and with this corona crisis, what do you think about it, has the lockdown affected you a lot and how did you deal with it?
I express my opinion on Corona as a bachelor student who grew up in prosperity and pursued. During my studies in architecture in England in times of the pandemic I was therefore not exposed to any "serious" problems. Corona hit us all very much and changed our everyday lives, which also proved to me right at the beginning how well I am doing compared to others who did not get the opportunity for medical help or contact with family and friends was not possible. Therefore, I would like to answer the above question with a positive attitude. Although the pandemic affected my health, social life and studies for the first time, my family was well financially and healthily and I am very grateful for that. I am not a respected doctor and am not medically educated, which is why I also think that it is not always the right solution to compare yourself to the fate or situations of others who are worse off.
In the corona pandemic, we lived/live in Germany in an immense affluent society, which was often not appreciated or even forgotten. I found it extremely shocking to see the constant ungratefulness and doubts of doctors and politicians who have literally put their mental and physical energy into possible solutions. Exactly at this second there are still enough countries and people who are still suffering from the consequences of the corona pandemic, while we can go back with friends and family without a mask to our favorite Italian a bowl of pasta and a plate of pizza. The pandemic shaped me a lot and gave me a lot of gratitude. The pandemic fortunately took me away none of my friends or family .
4. And now the attack on Ukraine? What thoughts are going through your head?
I don't have much knowledge about this topic, but what I know is that people are selfish. This statement is the first thing that comes to mind on this question. Whether war, environmental disasters or pandemics, as long as it does not endanger or affect people alone in everyday life, you can quickly overlook it. I only noticed the attack on Ukraine via television or social networks and cannot imagine these circumstances as a German citizen. It all seems so unrealistic and unimaginable that there is war in the middle of Europe. Due to this "surreal" situation for me, I was totally shocked, but still surprised how many people have attracted attention to help. Although unfortunately this topic has slipped in the background again and we prefer to think about the gas prices that are endangered instead of the numerous people who become victims of a war that every day destroy lives.
5. How would you describe yourself? (With three keywords)
Cheerful
Open
Ambitious
6. How do your friends describe you?
Adaptable
Assertive
Emotional
Supportive
7. What is your song for eternity?
I don't have one, but my father likes to listen to "Griechischer Wein" forever. ("Griechischer Wein" is a 1974 hit in Germany; the song was composed and sung by Udo Jürgens. The song describes the longing and homesickness of Greek guest workers in Germany in the 1970s.)
8. Imagine your perfect day... What would it look like?
Without an alarm clock, preferably in a good mood and well rested, wake up without much worries. Sit in the fresh air with a cup of coffee and a dash of Alpro vanilla milk. Alone or with family. Just let the day come to you, spend time in nature and in the evening with my best friends for a relaxed techno event.
9. If you could choose anyone in the world, who would you invite to dinner at your home? And why?
It's difficult for me to choose an idol or invite a person to my house just because they are famous. Nowadays it is no longer so difficult to put oneself in public or on the Internet and thereby become known. There are also many people who have talent and whom I admire very much, but if I had to choose one person, then it should also be someone who has been a role model for me since I was little and from whom I have learned a lot. That's why I would like to invite my deceased grandmother to my home again to tell each other stories and learn a lot from her.
10. What is important to you in life?
Although we live in Germany in a society where I personally lack nothing, I think everyone who wakes up in the morning and doesn't have to worry about money, food, health and water supply should be very grateful. It sounds very cliché-like, but unfortunately many people forget it in the stress of everyday life. One thing that is very important to me personally and also contributes a lot to my personality and my character is a balanced social environment in which you have a real girlfriend or real boyfriend who you can confide in and have fun with. Especially during the Corona Pandemic I had to spend a lot of time with myself, which was completely new to me because I always look for contact with others in my free time. But that's exactly when I noticed that it's very important to have a happy and balanced relationship with yourself, because I strongly believe that only when you're satisfied with yourself you can also connect and open up much more naturally with friends.
11. What kind of buildings do you want to design. Rather the multi-generational house, the shopping mall or a skyscraper like the One World Trade Center?
I find that a very difficult question to answer as I'm still at the very beginning of my career, but I really hope that I stay true to my attitude and therefore always keep that in mind, no matter how complicated and no matter how many compromises I make my real ideas that I want to make this world a better place, even if it's just for one person. Nowadays, the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer, because often, also in architecture, the needs of the wealthy are given more attention because they can “afford” it. There is a lack of experience and commitment to help those in need architecturally, because the interest and financial reward is not enough for many... the environment also plays a role, of course. You want to create not only a better place for people, but also for animals and for nature, which, with the help of architecture, is also associated with respect and freedom. For this reason, I would like to reestablish harmony with nature and people with my architectural style.
12. There is a documentary film: "Everything you need", what are three things you can't do without?
Let's assume, to answer this question, that the basics for a human being to survive were given, then one of the three things would be my freedom. By that I mean freedom of expression and also freedom to travel. One of the other things would be a character trait, although I often struggle with it, I wouldn't want to give up my emotional personality. It made me the person I am today and of whom I can be quite proud, because I strongly believe that moments and qualities that challenge you also allow you to discover most of life. And the last and most important thing is my family, because I have had the wonderful luck to experience and see so much of the world with them and most of all to take an example from my parents, which I hope to be able to pass on one day.
13. I once saw a series: In a week a huge meteorite will fall on the earth and will destroy everything. What else would you do in this one week?
The question asked before can also be answered well, because I would think of exactly the three things that I could not do without and that are therefore also the most important to me. I would go to a quiet place with my family, surrounded by nature, which gives me a lot of joy and allows me to let my emotions run free. Often we only think about the future and can no longer enjoy the magic and beauty of the moment we are living in. That's why I think the question also gives a good look at our lives: Tomorrow can only be achieved by today, if we enjoy today then tomorrow will be too.
14. What is it that you are most grateful for in your life so far?
Personally, I am convinced that this opinion can always change over the years, especially because as a human being you are confronted with new situations every day that bring new gratitude. As a child, you were most grateful for a chocolate bar that your mom bought you when you went shopping. I'm speaking from my own experience. As a child you are naive and often only really appreciate the important things in life later. Luckily, my parents took care of my big worries, such as hot meals and showers, enough drinking water and the opportunity to go to school. Only later did I realize that the things life gave us, like family and health, come with no financial value. Of course you can think of it this way, that this gift is free, but over the years I've quickly learned that these two things are irreplaceable or priceless with money. I haven't had any serious health problems until now and I have a very close and good relationship with my family, my sister and parents. That's what I'm most grateful for.
15. What helps you get out of difficult situations?
Normally, I'm a person who panics very quickly in difficult situations. But that also showed me that you need calm to get out of such situations. It is important to keep a coordinated and calm breath in short and stressful situations. In difficult situations that take more than 5 minutes to get out, I find it very important to talk to others, because as a team and with different opinions, you often get further than just playing with your thoughts alone. Last but not least, I find it quite helpful, but only if you have the time to sleep on it for the night, because this “difficult” and “complicated” situation often looks completely different the next morning.
16. What makes you happy?
Since I am a very committed and goal-oriented person by nature, I also like to work for my happiness. It doesn't matter whether it was at school, in everyday life or at university, it makes me very happy to watch my hard work and success. But what makes me happiest is seeing other people happy or making them happy. Often my friends and family still refer to me as a "clown", which proves to me, even though a lot has changed, that I have remained true to my character. This includes not only making others laugh who are already laughing, but making those who are sad laugh. Be it just a twitch of the mouth wrap. Maybe even one or the other knows this feeling of contentment and happiness.
17. What was your biggest challenge in life?
Although my parents and many different countries brought me to live there, the biggest challenge back then in Shanghai was daring to switch from a German school with a German school system to an English-speaking school system during high school. I was so focused on getting the exact same grades and success as in the past. However, I quickly realized that it would take far more time and hard work than I could have ever imagined. I've been so focused and smashed under the pressure of school for the past two years that I thought there was nothing more important and that those two years would decide the rest of my life. It took a long time and cost a lot of tears to accept that things don't always go the way you imagined and that unfortunately sometimes you can't do more than give your best. Now I'll soon be on my way to Berlin with a bachelor's degree in architecture. Would I have thought that at the time? Probably not. But that's exactly why these challenges are such a great lesson to me, that life doesn't always go according to plan and if you accept that, you'll always find a way.
18. Where do you want to be in 10 years? (this does not necessarily mean a place, but a life goal, a life dream, a perspective)
As a 21 year old I find it really hard to know where I will be in 10 years. A condition that is very important to me is to be happy. Only to take big steps that I am willing to take and not to be persuaded or pushed by anyone. While I would like to give myself every freedom as to where I will live in the future, I find the thought of being too far away from my family very disturbing. At the moment I think that my future in 10 years will have a lot to do with my job and I am also open to moving to new countries. When it comes to friendships, I hope very much that my best friend is still by my side, although I also know that people change a lot and may no longer fit together in new phases of life... but that's why I don't want to answer too many questions about this think about it, but rather enjoy it now :)
19. Do you have a life motto?
"How long I live is not in my power, but that I really live as long as I live depends on me."
And finally:
20. What would you like to give the other people (at your age) along the way?
Try to stay true to yourself, which is sometimes easier said than done. Try your best not to let our society tell you how you have to live or look like.
I'm really, really grateful for the time Charlotte took in answering. It really was a wondrous coincidence that we met. And it was really wonderful and kind that Charlotte invested her time in the project and in myself during her work, but also afterwards, despite preparations for holidays and an upcoming change in her life. I thank you deep from the bottom of my heart, dear Charlotte. Thank you for your open and personal insights.
I wish you the very best for your future, a good start in your new phase of life and lots of fun in the vibrant city that offers so many facets and opportunities. Take care, have fun and lots of love!
Because Charlotte is a great fan of old style photos, I gave the photos a vintage touch!
This is my 83rd post to my project "The Human Family". (Before that I already had 100 interesting encounters in the course of my photo project and the group "100 Strangers") You can find more photos of other photographers in the community "The Human Family" here:
"Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swaps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration for the life you deserved and have never been able to reach. The world you desire can be won. It exists.. it is real.. it is possible.. it's yours."
~ Ayn Rand (Atlas Shrugged)
What a powerful quote right? I love it... And with that I wish you a lovely day.
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"No dejes que tu fuego se apague, destello por irreemplazable destello en el intercambio desesperanzado de los no-casi, no-todavía, no-por completo. No dejes que el héroe en tu corazón fallezca en la frustación solitaria por la vida que te correspondía y nunca alcanzaste. El mundo (o realidad) que deseas puede ser conquistado. Existe... es real... es posible... es tuyo."
Que fuerte no? me gusto mucho. La traducción no es perfecta pero hice lo mejor que pude! Feliz día!
“If these olive trees could talk, they’d have a lot to say”
The local millennium olive tree groves in north eastern Spain are home to some very old trees, some over 2,000 years old, dating all the way back to Roman times.
This region of Spain has the greatest concentrations of millennium trees in the world, with over 4,000 of these behemoths in this area.
The disappearance of the olive trees is a loss for the people of Spain. As with heritage buildings, these organic remnants of past civilizations are a connection to the past and are irreplaceable.
The region of Maestrat. La Salzadella (Castellón/Spain).
There seem to be a lot of Cobras around among car enthusiasts gatherings. I can understand that. I suspect that Cobra replicas far outnumber authentic, original ones. That way I suppose that owners can drive and enjoy them instead of 'babying' an irreplaceable relic.
have no fear, you won't be alone, my Dad will welcome you with open arms in the most special place in heaven where you will run, play and swim with a young heart.
Sadie passed away at home this morning peacefully in my loving arms (with the help of my vet), from heart failure, she would've been 14 in April. I'm not gonna lie, I'm totally crushed, It's like she took my heart with her. I miss her so much, my soul dog is irreplaceable and one of a kind. How does one move forward without their constant shadow and best friend?... Her watchful gaze over me is forever imprinted in my head. Can't believe when I look over my shoulder she won't be there anymore...
P.S "Ahh, but we sure had a good run of it, eh, Sadie girl?" Must of been the luck of the Irish!
I must tell you, this story may sound a little strange to you. Who is this woman? My mother? My sister? My friend? Well, I do declare, a resounding yes to all three questions! Actually, she is the first wife and absolute soulmate of my husband. I love this woman. Does that sound strange to you? Well, let me tell you the story.
I never had the pleasure of meeting this dear woman. She died two years before I met my husband. Her death was utterly devastating to him. She is and remains irreplaceable. That is just the way that it is. A loved one can never be replaced. The pain and void that their loss produces can be alleviated though. That's where I come in. I did that for my husband. I felt an instant kinship with him. I often have that sensation with people and I want to comfort them as well. So, my husband took a chance in placing his heart in my hands after such a tragic loss. She died from cancer. Such an enemy. I hate the very word. Cancer. The worst profanity known to man. Anyway, I love my husband's first wife because she helped to mold him into the man that he is today. I am grateful to her for that. Besides, I know her through the stories that my husband has told me. I have learned a lot from her. I love the photographs of her that my husband has and he has a lot. They were married for twenty five years so you can imagine the quantity of pictures! Anyway, this is a photograph that I particularly like. I just wanted to share it with all of my friends. Wasn't she pretty? Yep, a natural beauty and a real salt of the earth human being. A true kinswoman! Oh, by the way, the butterfly had actually landed on her face. You see, beauty is attracted to beauty!
Mother o’ Mine
If I were hanged on the highest hill,
Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine!
I know whose love would follow me still,
Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine!
If I were drowned in the deepest sea,
Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine!
I know whose tears would come down to me,
Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine!
If I were damned of body and soul,
I know whose prayers would make me whole,
Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine!
~ Rudyard Kipling ~
We all know that mothers are these irreplaceable Godsend creatures who are always there to pick us up when we fall and magically find things in our room that we could have sworn ‘disappeared’. From every baby tantrum to toddler shenanigans to teenage rebellions to adulthood problems, mothers are always there for us. A light caress of her hand against our forehead after a long day at work is enough to bring us back to life.
One of my first English books:
Happy 19th Birthday ஐ_♥_ iRRePLaCeaBLe _♥_ QTr _♥_ஐ..
God I Love You So Much :(
leish majaiti uni ilyoum DOUBA !
* Thanks F-Perlo 3al cookie cake XD :* luv u
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The song of the Balkan series N49.
Background:
The Siege of Mostar/Yugoslavia/Europe was fought during the Bosnian War first in 1992 and then again later in 1993 to 1994. Initially lasting between April 1992 and June 1992, it involved the Croatian Defence Council (HVO) and the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ARBiH) fighting against the Serb-dominated Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) after Bosnia and Herzegovina declared its independence from Yugoslavia. It ended in June 1992 after the success of Operation Jackal by the Croatian Army (HV) and HVO. As a result of the first siege around 90,000 residents of Mostar fled and numerous religious buildings, cultural institutions, and bridges were damaged or destroyed. As the conflict matured and the political landscape changed, the Bosnian Croats and Bosniaks (Bosnian Muslims) began to fight against each other, culminating in the Croat–Bosniak War. Between June 1993 and April 1994 the HVO besieged Bosniak-concentrated East Mostar, resulting in the deaths of numerous civilians, a cut off of humanitarian aid, damage or destruction of ten mosques, and the blowing up of the historic Stari Most bridge. Hostilities ended with the signing of the Washington Agreement in March 1994 and the establishment of the Croat–Bosniak federation.
The building on the picture has not been rebuilt in the city center until today (2017). It has been 24 years since the bombing. There have been cultural values that are irreplaceable, not to mention civilian and military casualties. International intervention came late.
I recommend this image to anyone who thinks, that with military intervention any multidimensional culture can be changed.
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You must burn. Burn higher.
Burn for everything you have ever wanted. For everything you have ever lost, for every crack in your heart and every fraction of every irreplaceable moment.
Burn high for love.
For fear. For life.
Burn as fast and as long as you can.
You must burn, burn higher.
Because nothing in this world will kill you faster than a dying fire.
- Mia Hollow
Living a life of apathy is the most self destructive thing we can do to ourselves. Everyday I fight this apathy, this feeling of what's the point and why does it matter. Each day I set little goals for myself to fan the flame inside. Feeding this fire, keeping it burning, and being a warrior for my own happiness has created a mindset/ a point of view that influences and molds my reality. It doesn’t matter how big our steps are, how fast we go, if I’ve learnt anything it’s that every journey has its own pace. The main thing is that we don’t just think, we do and try and give our all. As long as we keep it burning, even if it’s just a little.
Tell me, I'd love to know, how do you feed your fire?
Created at my photoshoot demo at StandOut photo event in Houston, hosted by Phase One
Model: Jessica Patterson
MUA/Hair: Darcie Teasley
Dress: Agnieszka Osipa
Retouching: Bella and Pratik Naik
**News! My next event will be follow up to the Creative Masterclass we had last year in Sweden. This time we're going to be hosting an incredible Creative Experience in Dubai this March!
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In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.
-Coco Chanel
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Embrace me
My sweet embraceable you
Embrace me
My irreplaceable you
Just to look at you
My heart grows tipsy in me
You and you alone
Bring out the gypsy in me
I love all
The many charms about you
Above all
I want my arms about you
Don't be naughty baby
Come to me
Come to me do
My sweet embraceable you
~ George and Ira Gershwin
sculpture trouvée, morannes
Embrace me
My sweet embraceable you
Embrace me
My irreplaceable you
Just to look at you
My heart grows tipsy in me
You and you alone
Bring out the gypsy in me
I love all
The many charms about you
Above all
I want my arms about you
Don't be naughty baby
Come to me
Come to me do
My sweet embraceable you
I love all
The many charms about you
Above all
I want my arms about you
Don't be naughty baby
Come to me
Come to me do
My sweet embraceable you
And my 19th birthday was a blast ,,,
=")
This was one of the BEST birthdays evvvveeer walllaaa ♥♥♥
✿My dear friends, Thanks a LOOTTT,
i'll just name a couple of them here (A) and the rest [You know ur selves (A)], ur names are held in my heart! ]
Najla♥, Thanks babe for calling and SINING for me (A)
Fa6ma♥ ="), i'm ALSO* glad that i got to know u this yr too sugar, aham shai ur countdown lei (A) :*
✿My friends on Facebook , Thanks for EVERY single person that wished me a happy Birthday!
✿and now, those that Flick-mailed me =")
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THANK YOU
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Thanks for making my day so special
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✿Those 3al msn, counting down lei, wishing me a happy birthday =")
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The Great Light is one of the largest optics of its kind ever built in the world, and is around 130 years old. Weighing 10 tonnes and measuring 7 metres tall, the optic is a unique maritime heritage object with significance to Belfast's economic, maritime and industrial past. It is totally irreplaceable and is an exceptionally rare maritime artefact. It produced one of the strongest lighthouse beams ever to shine - a truly GREAT LIGHT.
The weight of the world
is love.
Under the burden
of solitude,
under the burden
of dissatisfaction
the weight,
the weight we carry
is love.
Who can deny?
In dreams
it touches
the body,
in thought
constructs
a miracle,
in imagination
anguishes
till born
in human—
looks out of the heart
burning with purity—
for the burden of life
is love,
but we carry the weight
wearily,
and so must rest
in the arms of love
at last,
must rest in the arms
of love.
No rest
without love,
no sleep
without dreams
of love—
be mad or chill
obsessed with angels
or machines,
the final wish
is love
—cannot be bitter,
cannot deny,
cannot withhold
if denied:
the weight is too heavy
—must give
for no return
as thought
is given
in solitude
in all the excellence
of its excess.
The warm bodies
shine together
in the darkness,
the hand moves
to the center
of the flesh,
the skin trembles
in happiness
and the soul comes
joyful to the eye—
**
yes, yes,
that’s what
I wanted,
I always wanted,
I always wanted,
to return
to the body
where I was born.
my morning ritual starts with feeding the birds ...its been 3 yrs now that I started feeding these guests each single day...its a tedious task for me to clean the patio at the end of the day but the immense pleasure of feeding the birds is just irreplaceable...my girls too are part of this routine...
On display at the Joe Bortz Auto Museum c.1993
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“In the name of the best within you, do not sacrifice this world to those who are its worst.
In the name of the values that keep you alive, do not let your vision of man be distorted by the ugly, the cowardly, the mindless in those who have never achieved his title.
Do not lose your knowledge that man's proper estate is an upright posture, an intransigent mind and a step that travels unlimited roads.
Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark, in the hopeless swamps of the approximate, the not-quite, the not-yet, the not-at-all.
Do not let the hero in your soul perish, in lonely frustration for the life you deserved, but have never been able to reach.
Check your road and the nature of your battle.
The world you desired can be won, it exists, it is real, it is possible, it's yours.”
- Ayn Rand
Bracket 2: Myself vs Kormet vs Punkrock. With Davidman, ChaosMarine and Elliot as judges.
The Battlecannon, a long-standing mainstay of FiveEyes Trans-planetary expeditions, has proven an irreplaceable tool in the harsh woodlands and marshes of Tonoxo. Chambered in .495 Hargrave, this specially suppressed rifle can crack open the skull of even the toughest hyrads, and an underbarrel hollow-point autocannon ensures that the weapon can provide proper defense should anything get too close.
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In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.
(Coco Chanel)
In the pic:
.:JUMO:. Fashion - Yasmeen Jewelry and London Gown
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Heritage home known as Quinnipiac on Winter Ave. St. John's, Newfoundland. Built in 1884 on a large plot of land. This beautiful heritage home has recently been sold to greedy developers who plan on and have no qualms about tearing down this unique home in the name of the almighty dollar. Shame on all who are involved in this travesty, including an incompetent City Council who let this happen on their watch. Everyone has blood on their hands here. The house is already being stripped of it's interior trims and fixtures and will fall victim to the wrecking ball soon. It was lived in until the sale and is beautiful inside. This was not a derelict property. Which irreplaceable piece of our past is up on the block next for greedy developers?
ASAHI Super TAKUMAR 50mm/F1.4
@ Tonogayato Gardens, Tokyo
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Surprise! We're not dead! In fact, we're far from it. Soon we'll both be heading off for college, Justin for the University of California Los Angeles studying materials engineering, and Jordan for the University of California Davis studying psychology.
So, as you might have guessed, this chapter of our interaction with the LEGO community will soon draw to a close.
"But wait, you can't just leave Flickr!! We want to see more builds!!"
Whoa, calm down there. Just because this chapter is ending doesn't mean the next chapter isn't coming, and it might come sooner than you think. We'll both be bringing some LEGO with us, and you might even get to see some builds while we're away. Jordan will definitely be posting some photos since he was one of the photographers chosen by GI Brick to do product photography for them, so expect to see the occasional little scene or minifigure. Who knows what you might see in the next couple months?
"Ok, so you're both going off to college, but how do you explain the last eight months of inactivity!?!"
Well, it is true we haven't posted much this year, and for many academic, social, and personal reasons. However, this does not mean we haven't had projects in the works. In fact, we've been working on a project that we invested (and are still investing) quite a bit of our summer into. It is one of our most ambitious and time-consuming projects to date, and for those reasons it will likely remain unfinished until we can return home to work on it again. For now it will remain a secret, but we may post snippets or teasers if we ever have enough of it ready to post. One hint for now: it is our only foray to date into content directly based on a video game. We aren't gamers, nor do we even own the game we chose to build from, but this game truly captured our imaginations with its breathtaking visuals, stellar gameplay, and sincere storytelling. Hopefully we do it justice.
So, this is certainly not the end, nor is it even a goodbye; it's just a quick update as we get ready to start the next chapter of our lives. Thanks to everyone who has followed and supported us as we grew up around the brick and let it shape our lives for the better. Some of our best times, proudest moments, and funniest interactions have taken place right here on this site. The friends and community we've spent so much time with on this site is irreplaceable, and we hope that our lives will not lead us too far astray from it.
If anyone has any questions, comments, suggestions for college, or anything to say whatsoever, drop a comment below or FM us anytime :)
-JJ
This is simply my Lassie, simply but powerful and irreplaceable Lassie!
It was our morning walk…the sun was still there….
Today …..only few days to Autumn….today was so cloudy!!
Luckily there is Lassie who shines for everyone!
She makes me think about a lion again, this shot turned out with a bit of savanna – style, could she be a lion looking at her prey in the African sunset??
It’s your choice!
Happy Tuesday my friends!
PS
It must be this way!
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i can't decide between the two, haha!
ok, i cheated, haha! sorry i wasn't able to do a 365 yesterday. i had too much fun with my friends yesterday and ended up sleeping over, haha! its ok since we don't really get to those things often since i don't live close by to them.
i hope i'm forgiven for the cheating today, haha!
More than half of England’s medieval stained glass is held in York Minster’s 128 windows, making the cathedral custodian of some of the most important and irreplaceable art from this period.
I've been feeling restless around my work these past few months. I haven't been shooting or even thinking about shooting much. In this photography lapse I've been revisiting old negatives -- which I have always considered precious and irreplaceable, things which are to be collected and loved -- and intentionally ruin them. Through rubbing the emulsion against chalkboards and gouging any trace of identity from the cellophane, I have been working to distance myself from my desire to collect these perfect, reproducible images.
Schloss Mirow wurde ab etwa 1709 als Witwensitz für Herzogin Christiane Aemilie Anthonie von Mecklenburg-Strelitz errichtet. Baumeister war Joachim Borchmann. Im Herzen des Baus hat sich der hochbarocke Festsaal des italienischen Stuckateurs Giovanni Battista Clerici in seiner ganzen Pracht erhalten. Kaum ein Besucher würde bei der äußeren Bescheidenheit des Schlosses solch einen fulminanten Saal erwarten. Zu den unerwartet prachtvollen Raumkunstwerken gehören auch jene des friderizianischen Rokokos. Der Eintritt Preußens in den Siebenjährigen Krieg verursachte in dem benachbarten Königreich einen fast völligen Stillstand der baulichen Aktivitäten. Die Künstler suchten nun anderswo nach neuen Aufträgen. Dieser historische Umstand führte dazu, dass in Mirow eine zweite Umgestaltungsphase unter Herzogin Elisabeth Albertine begann, die von 1756 bis 1761 ihr Appartement mit originären friderizianischen Innenraumdekorationen von höchster Qualität ausstatten ließ.
Für die Kulturgeschichte ist das Gebäude ein Schatz von unersetzlichem Wert. Die Region des ehemaligen Herzogtums Mecklenburg-Strelitz hat nämlich dramatische Verluste im 20. Jahrhundert erlitten: Das Residenzschloss in Neustrelitz wurde im Jahr 1945 ausradiert. Im selben Jahr fiel auch das Neubrandenburger Palais der Zerstörung anheim. Die ehemalige Sommerresidenz Hohenzieritz hat kriegsbedingt im Inneren bis auf wenige Überbleibsel ihren fürstlichen Glanz verloren. Das Untere Schloss in Mirow brannte schon im 19. Jahrhundert vollständig aus. Somit ist das Obere Schloss das letzte und einzige Denkmal überhaupt, in dem sich die herzogliche Wohnkultur der Mecklenburg-Strelitzer Dynastie erhalten hat.
Trotz der idyllischen Abgeschiedenheit reicht die Bedeutung des Schlosses weit über Mecklenburg-Vorpommern hinaus – bis in die ganze Welt hinein. Die berühmteste Schlossbewohnerin ist Queen Charlotte, die von ihrem Gemahl König Georg III. von Großbritannien „mein Schatz aus Strelitz“ genannt wurde. Nach ihr wurden die Millionenstadt Charlotte in den USA und viele Landmarken weltweit benannt. Aber auch die beliebte Paradiesvogelblume, die Strelitzie, verdankt ihren Namen dem einstigen Mirower Lottchen. Ihr Bruder Adolph Friedrich IV. kam als Fritz Reuters schräger Herzog „Dörchläuchting“ zu zweifelhaftem Ruhm und ihre Nichte Luise sollte die berühmteste aller preußischen Königinnen werden Nach 1761, dem Tod von Herzogin Elisabeth Albertine, kam der Hof nur noch zu Beerdigungen nach Mirow. Nach dem ersten Weltkrieg und der Enteignung der herzoglichen Familie wurde der Bau museal genutzt, später wurde das Schloss Dienststelle der Wehrmacht. Eine erste Renovierung des langsam verfallenden Schlosses gab es 1953, als es zu einem Altersheim umgewandelt wurde, das bis Ende der 1970-er Jahre bestand. Von der Geschichte des Hauses, seiner Bewohners und seiner Rettung nach der Wende von 1989 erzählt eine moderne Ausstellung.im Erdgeschoss
Nach dem Schlossbesuch lockt die Ruhe im Park. Auf geschwungenen Wegen, am Ufer des Sees, in barocken Alleen oder auf der Liebesinsel lässt es sich herrlich lustwandeln. Hier verbindet sich das Naturerlebnis mit den Spuren der Vergangenheit auf idyllische Art und Weise. Schloss und Park Mirow sind Teil eines ganzen Ensembles auf der Schlossinsel. Hier gibt es noch zwei weitere architektonische Höhepunkte: das Renaissancetorhaus und die Johanniterkirche, zu der auch die Familiengruft des Strelitzer Herzogshauses gehört. Im barocken Kavalierhaus gegenüber dem Schloss befinden sich ein Welcome Center und ein Café.
www.mv-schloesser.de/de/willkommen-auf-schloss-mirow/
Mirow Palace was built from around 1709 as a widow's residence for Duchess Christiane Aemilie Anthonie of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. The architect was Joachim Borchmann. At the heart of the building, the Baroque banqueting hall by Italian stucco artist Giovanni Battista Clerici has been preserved in all its splendour. Given the outward modesty of the palace, hardly any visitor would expect such a magnificent hall. The unexpectedly splendid works of interior art include those of the Frederician Rococo period. Prussia's entry into the Seven Years' War brought building activities in the neighbouring kingdom to an almost complete standstill. Artists now looked elsewhere for new commissions. This historical circumstance led to the beginning of a second remodelling phase in Mirow under Duchess Elisabeth Albertine, who had her flat furnished with original Frederician interior decorations of the highest quality from 1756 to 1761.
The building is a treasure of irreplaceable value for cultural history. The region of the former Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz suffered dramatic losses in the 20th century: The residential palace in Neustrelitz was wiped out in 1945. In the same year, the palace in Neubrandenburg was also destroyed. The former summer residence in Hohenzieritz lost all but a few remnants of its princely splendour during the war. The Lower Palace in Mirow burnt down completely in the 19th century. This makes the Upper Palace the last and only monument to the ducal residential culture of the Mecklenburg-Strelitz dynasty.
Despite its idyllic seclusion, the castle's significance extends far beyond todays state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania - all over the world. The most famous resident of the castle was Queen Charlotte, who was called "my treasure from Strelitz" by her husband King George III of Great Britain. The metropolis of Charlotte in the USA and many landmarks around the world were named after her. The popular bird of paradise flower, the Strelitzia, also owes its name to the former Charlotte from Mirow. Her brother Adolph Friedrich IV achieved dubious fame as Fritz Reuter's (a 19th century novelist writing in the Low German language) quirky duke "Dörchläuchting " (a half affectionate, half mocking Low German way of saying Serene Highness) and her niece Luise was to become the most famous of all Prussian queens. After 1761, the death of Duchess Elisabeth Albertine, the court only came to Mirow for funerals. After the First World War and the expropriation of the ducal family, the building was used as a museum and later became a Wehrmacht office. The slowly decaying palace underwent its first renovation in 1953 when it was converted into a retirement home, which remained in existence until 1978. A modern exhibition on the ground floor tells the story of the house, its residents and its rescue after the fall of communism in 1989.
After visiting the palace, the tranquillity of the park beckons. Take a leisurely stroll along the winding paths, along the shores of the lake, along Baroque avenues or on the Island of Love. Here, the experience of nature is combined with traces of the past in an idyllic way. Mirow Palace and Park are part of a whole ensemble on Palace Island. There are two other architectural highlights here: the Renaissance gatehouse and the Church of the Order of St. John, which also houses the family crypt of the Mecklenburg-Strelitz ducal family. The Baroque Cavalier house opposite the Palace houses a Welcome Centre and a café.
In Scotland we have a series of archeological features built between 500-4,000 years before Christ. We treasure these as the irreplaceable historical artifacts they are. Nah, we leave them out in fields where they offer shelter to sheep and cows.
Just to be clear then, anywhere up to 6,000 years ago a bunch of folks, who had way better things to do (finding enough to eat), set about moving around, and erecting, the biggest pieces of stone they could find. It is amazing to stand in the wind and snow and put your hands on something that was put there by other hands, 300 generations or so ago. And they are everywhere. Which doesn't mean they are always easy to get to or easy to find, but well worth the effort - hail, horizontal rain, or snow. I plan to return with these to try a little watercoloring for final.
My first real go at watercoloring these. In Scotland we have a series of archeological features built between 500-4,000 years before Christ. We treasure these as the irreplaceable historical artifacts they are. Nah, we leave them out in fields where they offer shelter to sheep and cows.
Just to be clear then, anywhere up to 6,000 years ago a bunch of folks, who had way better things to do (finding enough to eat), set about moving around, and erecting, the biggest pieces of stone they could find. It is amazing to stand in the wind and snow and put your hands on something that was put there by other hands, 300 generations or so ago. And they are everywhere. Which doesn't mean they are always easy to get to or easy to find, but well worth the effort - hail, horizontal rain, or snow.
“Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swamps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration for the life you deserved and have never been able to reach. The world you desire can be won. It exists.. it is real.. it is possible.. it's yours.”
― Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged
In Scotland we have a series of archeological features built between 500-4,000 years before Christ. We treasure these as the irreplaceable historical artifacts they are. Nah, we leave them out in fields where they offer shelter to sheep and cows.
Just to be clear then, anywhere up to 6,000 years ago a bunch of folks, who had way better things to do (finding enough to eat), set about moving around, and erecting, the biggest pieces of stone they could find. It is amazing to stand in the wind and snow and put your hands on something that was put there by other hands, 300 generations or so ago. And they are everywhere. Which doesn't mean they are always easy to get to or easy to find, but well worth the effort - hail, horizontal rain, or snow. I plan to return with these to try a little watercoloring for final.
the heart was already dying... a gorgeous, large, duo-toned bloom of Chrysanthemum.
Tempus fugit is a Latin expression meaning "time flies".
Frequently used as an inscription on clocks to remind us that life passes FAST, tick…tock....
All is fleeting and so ephemeral..
The expression was first used in the verse Georgica written by Roman poet Virgil: 'Sed fugit interea fugit irreparabile tempus' which means; "But it flees in the meantime: irretrievable time flees".
The meaning is sometimes used less colloquially as: "Meanwhile, the irreplaceable time escapes", expressing concern that one's limited time is being consumed by something which may have little intrinsic substance or importance at that moment.
The flower still full of beauty to me...
I'm fine, hope you are too, thanx, M, (*_*)
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In the depths of the summer forest, the sun will set, the forest will be surrounded by the darkness ... The beautiful light dance of the Princess firefly will begin in the darkness where no one enters his feet. It is a shine of life of only 10 days on a summer evening.
A rich forest creates a river. It is an irreplaceable flow for many lives.
Embrace the timeless over the transient, Cherishing the irreplaceable through every shift of the seasons.
" Years may pass, seasons may change, but you, my dear, remain a constant bloom in my heart. No winter's chill can dim the warmth you bring, and your place is forever secure. Not just because of love, but also due to your unmatched mastery that no one can ever surpass."
🎧 Season of You 🎵
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SL Chapter: Cherish the rare over the easily replaced.
'Honey, listen close. Life's a game of chess, not checkers. You gotta be two steps ahead, especially with me. Here's the golden rule I swear by, all year round.'
Look, she might've upset some people in her time, and some loved ones might even think she's cold. But here's the truth - her choices, whether good or bad, were always hers. And you know what? If something can be 'easily replaced', darling, it's not built to endure. It's just a stand-in for something better.
But the irreplaceable ones, the ones with awesome skills? Are they rarer than those with hearts of gold? Are they the ones worth holding onto?
Miss: "Depends... depends on which world! In Vanilla's world, as a Woman, she might adore passion, romance, a heart of gold, love, warmth, sincerity, gifts, cash, security, positivity, style and creation. But in BDSM, as a Fetishist, those things are 'Zero'. What counts in this world are trust and the LEVEL of all Fetish's Masteries! They bring a kind of stability that no fancy car or empty title can ever match. They're the kings and queens on your board, the ones you 'Fight For', the ones who make life 'a game worth playing.' Remember that, and you'll never regret a single season by choosing the rare choice."
Miss: 'No matter if he's cruel, treats others badly, or mistreats my subs or slaves. As long as trust is strong and his skills are unmatched, he's the one I'll always choose and support, through thick and thin. I go for the rare and irreplaceable, won't swap him for any love, romance, cash, or any heart of gold that's replaceable and can be traded. No matter how wicked he might be, I'll always pick the 'rare item'.
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Uber Event (25 April - 22 May)
Schloss Mirow wurde ab etwa 1709 als Witwensitz für Herzogin Christiane Aemilie Anthonie von Mecklenburg-Strelitz errichtet. Baumeister war Joachim Borchmann. Im Herzen des Baus hat sich der hochbarocke Festsaal des italienischen Stuckateurs Giovanni Battista Clerici in seiner ganzen Pracht erhalten. Kaum ein Besucher würde bei der äußeren Bescheidenheit des Schlosses solch einen fulminanten Saal erwarten. Zu den unerwartet prachtvollen Raumkunstwerken gehören auch jene des friderizianischen Rokokos. Der Eintritt Preußens in den Siebenjährigen Krieg verursachte in dem benachbarten Königreich einen fast völligen Stillstand der baulichen Aktivitäten. Die Künstler suchten nun anderswo nach neuen Aufträgen. Dieser historische Umstand führte dazu, dass in Mirow eine zweite Umgestaltungsphase unter Herzogin Elisabeth Albertine begann, die von 1756 bis 1761 ihr Appartement mit originären friderizianischen Innenraumdekorationen von höchster Qualität ausstatten ließ.
Für die Kulturgeschichte ist das Gebäude ein Schatz von unersetzlichem Wert. Die Region des ehemaligen Herzogtums Mecklenburg-Strelitz hat nämlich dramatische Verluste im 20. Jahrhundert erlitten: Das Residenzschloss in Neustrelitz wurde im Jahr 1945 ausradiert. Im selben Jahr fiel auch das Neubrandenburger Palais der Zerstörung anheim. Die ehemalige Sommerresidenz Hohenzieritz hat kriegsbedingt im Inneren bis auf wenige Überbleibsel ihren fürstlichen Glanz verloren. Das Untere Schloss in Mirow brannte schon im 19. Jahrhundert vollständig aus. Somit ist das Obere Schloss das letzte und einzige Denkmal überhaupt, in dem sich die herzogliche Wohnkultur der Mecklenburg-Strelitzer Dynastie erhalten hat.
Trotz der idyllischen Abgeschiedenheit reicht die Bedeutung des Schlosses weit über Mecklenburg-Vorpommern hinaus – bis in die ganze Welt hinein. Die berühmteste Schlossbewohnerin ist Queen Charlotte, die von ihrem Gemahl König Georg III. von Großbritannien „mein Schatz aus Strelitz“ genannt wurde. Nach ihr wurden die Millionenstadt Charlotte in den USA und viele Landmarken weltweit benannt. Aber auch die beliebte Paradiesvogelblume, die Strelitzie, verdankt ihren Namen dem einstigen Mirower Lottchen. Ihr Bruder Adolph Friedrich IV. kam als Fritz Reuters schräger Herzog „Dörchläuchting“ zu zweifelhaftem Ruhm und ihre Nichte Luise sollte die berühmteste aller preußischen Königinnen werden Nach 1761, dem Tod von Herzogin Elisabeth Albertine, kam der Hof nur noch zu Beerdigungen nach Mirow. Nach dem ersten Weltkrieg und der Enteignung der herzoglichen Familie wurde der Bau museal genutzt, später wurde das Schloss Dienststelle der Wehrmacht. Eine erste Renovierung des langsam verfallenden Schlosses gab es 1953, als es zu einem Altersheim umgewandelt wurde, das bis Ende der 1970-er Jahre bestand. Von der Geschichte des Hauses, seiner Bewohners und seiner Rettung nach der Wende von 1989 erzählt eine moderne Ausstellung.im Erdgeschoss
Nach dem Schlossbesuch lockt die Ruhe im Park. Auf geschwungenen Wegen, am Ufer des Sees, in barocken Alleen oder auf der Liebesinsel lässt es sich herrlich lustwandeln. Hier verbindet sich das Naturerlebnis mit den Spuren der Vergangenheit auf idyllische Art und Weise. Schloss und Park Mirow sind Teil eines ganzen Ensembles auf der Schlossinsel. Hier gibt es noch zwei weitere architektonische Höhepunkte: das Renaissancetorhaus und die Johanniterkirche, zu der auch die Familiengruft des Strelitzer Herzogshauses gehört. Im barocken Kavalierhaus gegenüber dem Schloss befinden sich ein Welcome Center und ein Café.
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Mirow Palace was built from around 1709 as a widow's residence for Duchess Christiane Aemilie Anthonie of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. The architect was Joachim Borchmann. At the heart of the building, the Baroque banqueting hall by Italian stucco artist Giovanni Battista Clerici has been preserved in all its splendour. Given the outward modesty of the palace, hardly any visitor would expect such a magnificent hall. The unexpectedly splendid works of interior art include those of the Frederician Rococo period. Prussia's entry into the Seven Years' War brought building activities in the neighbouring kingdom to an almost complete standstill. Artists now looked elsewhere for new commissions. This historical circumstance led to the beginning of a second remodelling phase in Mirow under Duchess Elisabeth Albertine, who had her flat furnished with original Frederician interior decorations of the highest quality from 1756 to 1761.
The building is a treasure of irreplaceable value for cultural history. The region of the former Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz suffered dramatic losses in the 20th century: The residential palace in Neustrelitz was wiped out in 1945. In the same year, the palace in Neubrandenburg was also destroyed. The former summer residence in Hohenzieritz lost all but a few remnants of its princely splendour during the war. The Lower Palace in Mirow burnt down completely in the 19th century. This makes the Upper Palace the last and only monument to the ducal residential culture of the Mecklenburg-Strelitz dynasty.
Despite its idyllic seclusion, the castle's significance extends far beyond todays state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania - all over the world. The most famous resident of the castle was Queen Charlotte, who was called "my treasure from Strelitz" by her husband King George III of Great Britain. The metropolis of Charlotte in the USA and many landmarks around the world were named after her. The popular bird of paradise flower, the Strelitzia, also owes its name to the former Charlotte from Mirow. Her brother Adolph Friedrich IV achieved dubious fame as Fritz Reuter's (a 19th century novelist writing in the Low German language) quirky duke "Dörchläuchting " (a half affectionate, half mocking Low German way of saying Serene Highness) and her niece Luise was to become the most famous of all Prussian queens. After 1761, the death of Duchess Elisabeth Albertine, the court only came to Mirow for funerals. After the First World War and the expropriation of the ducal family, the building was used as a museum and later became a Wehrmacht office. The slowly decaying palace underwent its first renovation in 1953 when it was converted into a retirement home, which remained in existence until 1978. A modern exhibition on the ground floor tells the story of the house, its residents and its rescue after the fall of communism in 1989.
After visiting the palace, the tranquillity of the park beckons. Take a leisurely stroll along the winding paths, along the shores of the lake, along Baroque avenues or on the Island of Love. Here, the experience of nature is combined with traces of the past in an idyllic way. Mirow Palace and Park are part of a whole ensemble on Palace Island. There are two other architectural highlights here: the Renaissance gatehouse and the Church of the Order of St. John, which also houses the family crypt of the Mecklenburg-Strelitz ducal family. The Baroque Cavalier house opposite the Palace houses a Welcome Centre and a café.