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Dwejra, with its dramatic coastal formations and sea spilling over the rocks, is a magical attraction. Here you can swim in the spectacular deep sea of the bay, in the calm shallows of the inland sea or in the foamy waters around the Blue Hole – one of Gozo’s top dive-sites.
Cuckmere Haven lies on the south coast of Englnd at the point where the South Downs meet the sea. Its dramatic chalk landscape with a characteristic cliffy coastline is constantly changing. The cliffs are being eroded at a rate of 30-40 cms every year.
Cuckmere's quiet beach, which is located within the Seven Sisters Country Park, is an area of great tranquility.
A path from the Seven Sisters Country Park Centre leads from the pebble beach through the Cuckmere valley.
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Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah is known for its dramatic desert landscape carved by the Colorado River. The Grand Overlook is a popular viewpoint at the edge of Island in the Sky.
Mt. Washington Cog Railway's "Waumbek" begins its assault on the Northeast's tallest peak, 6288' high Mount Washington, in New Hampshire's Beautiful White Mountains . . Today, more than 150 years later, the Mount Washington Cog Railway continues to thrill passengers from all over the world with its dramatic ascent to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast.
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A double rainbow over Haworth, West Yorkshire.
The last instalment of my short Yorkshire adventure last summer is now on the blog. Find out how wet I got! Despite the bad weather I have always loved this part of the world. From it's ruined abbeys to its dramatic landscape, rolling hills and waterfalls, it's a wonderful area! Folk and food are wonderful too!
Kirkjufell, or 'Church Mountain', is a distinctly shaped peak found on the north shore of Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula, only a short distance away from the town of Grundarfjörður.
It is often called ‘the most photographed mountain in Iceland’ due to its dramatic formation and perfect coastal location.
Peaking at 463 meters, 1519 feet, Kirkjufell is an impressive landmark with striking slopes that over the years has acted as a visual marker for seafarers and travellers alike.
Personally when viewed from this angle It reminds me of a wizards hat :)
Big Sur is a rugged and mountainous section of the Central Coast of California between Carmel Highlands and San Simeon, where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the Pacific Ocean! It is frequently praised for its dramatic scenery. Big Sur has been called the longest and most scenic stretch of coastline in the contiguous United States and one of the world's most beautiful coastlines. (wikipedia.org) It is one of my favorite places to explore...
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Irlanda, West Cork, Mizen Head, Estate 2013
Mizen Head si trova all'estremità di una penisola nel West Cork, in Irlanda ed è una grande attrazione turistica, soprattutto per le sue drammatiche scogliere. Una delle principali vie marittime transatlantiche passa a sud, e Mizen Head era, per molti viaggiatori assieme con il vicino Faro di Fastnet Rock, l'ultima vista sulla madre patria (lacrima d'Irlanda). La punta della penisola è quasi un'isola, separata da un abisso profondo, ora attraversato da un ponte che dà l'accesso ad una vecchia stazione di segnalazione, una stazione meteorologica, e un faro. La stazione di segnalazione, una volta costantemente presidiata, è oggi un museo che mostra gli sforzi pionieristici di Guglielmo Marconi nel campo delle comunicazioni radio transoceaniche.
Mizen Head is located at the extremity of a peninsula in West Cork, Ireland and is a major tourist attraction, noted for its dramatic cliff scenery. One of the main transatlantic shipping routes passes close by to the south, and Mizen Head was, for many seafarers toghether with the near Fastenet Rock Lighthouse, the last sight of homeland (Ireland's teardrop). The tip of the peninsula is almost an island, cut off by a deep chasm, now spanned by a bridge; this gives access to an old signalling station, a weather station, and a lighthouse. The signalling station, once permanently manned, is now a museum housing displays relating to the pioneering efforts of Guglielmo Marconi in the field of the transatlantic radio transmissions.
Big Sur is a rugged and mountainous section of the Central Coast of California between Carmel Highlands and San Simeon, where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the Pacific Ocean. It is frequently praised for its dramatic scenery. Big Sur has been called the "longest and most scenic stretch of undeveloped coastline in the contiguous United States," a sublime "national treasure that demands extraordinary procedures to protect it from development" and "one of the most beautiful coastlines anywhere in the world, an isolated stretch of road, mythic in reputation." The stunning views, redwood forests, hiking, beaches, and other recreational opportunities have made Big Sur a popular destination for about 7 million people who live within a day's drive and visitors from across the world. It is among the top 35 tourist destinations world-wide. The region receives about the same number of visitors as Yosemite National Park, but offers only limited bus service, few restrooms, and a narrow two-lane highway along the coast. North-bound traffic during the peak summer season and holiday weekends is often backed up for about 20 miles (32 km) from Big Sur Village to Carmel.
Kanaren, , Fuerteventura , Punta Guadelope bei La Pared,
Die Punta de Guadalupe bei La Pared im Südwesten Fuerteventuras (Gemeinde Pájara) ist eine markante Felsklippe und ein beliebtes Ausflugsziel. Sie bietet spektakuläre Ausblicke auf die raue Westküste, besonders bei Sonnenuntergang. Bekannt ist der Ort für seine dramatische Brandung, ein natürliches Felsentor und die Nähe zu den Stränden Playa de la Pared sowie dem Surferstrand Playa del Viejo Rey.
Canary Islands, , Fuerteventura, Punta Guadelope near La Pared,The Punta de Guadalupe near La Pared in the southwest of Fuerteventura (municipality of Pájara) is a striking rocky cliff and a popular excursion destination. It offers spectacular views of the rugged west coast, especially at sunset. The place is known for its dramatic surf, a natural rocky gate and the proximity to the beaches of Playa de la Pared and the surfing beach Playa del Viejo Rey
Xiqu Centre is Hong Kong’s prestigious new home for traditional Chinese opera. With its dramatic curvilinear façade, Xiqu Centre creates a stunning landmark entrance as the gateway to the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD), the city’s new precinct for arts and culture. Xiqu Centre’s glowing façade comprises a modular system of scaled fins cut from untreated marine-grade aluminum pipe and arrayed in alternating patterns along the building.
'Prado Red' is large annual plant grown for its dramatic, large daisy-like flower heads in shades of red in summer. Kitchen Garden, Tryon Palace, North Carolina
Cuckmere Haven lies on the coast at the point where the South Downs meet the sea. Its dramatic chalk landscape with a characteristic cliff coastline is constantly changing. The cliffs are being eroded at a rate of 30-40 cms every year.
Cuckmere's quiet beach, which is located within the Seven Sisters Country Park, is an area of great tranquility.
A path from the Seven Sisters Country Park Centre leads from the pebble beach through the Cuckmere valley.
Dwejra, with its dramatic coastal formations and sea spilling over the rocks, is a magical attraction. Here you can swim in the spectacular deep sea of the bay, in the calm shallows of the inland sea or in the foamy waters around the Blue Hole – one of Gozo’s top dive-sites.
“The Second Greatest Show on Earth!”
That’s what showman P.T. Barnum proclaimed in 1869 as he stepped down off the train and marveled at the view from Mount Washington’s rocky summit. High praise indeed from the man whose grand circus occupied the primary spot.
Today, more than 150 years later, the Mount Washington Cog Railway continues to thrill passengers from all over the world with its dramatic ascent to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast.
The Cog is the first mountain-climbing cog railway in the world. With an average grade of 25% (some sections approach nearly 38%), it’s also the second steepest! Motive power is primarily provided by a fleet of seven powerful biodiesel locomotives, each custom designed, built and maintained on site. And with a nod to its steam heritage, the railway also continues to operate a pair of coal-fired steam engines in the warmer months, both well over a century old.
White Sands National Monument & Missile Range is in the northern Chihuahuan Desert in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It's known for its dramatic landscape of rare white gypsum sand dunes.
White Sands is located west of Alamogordo & is a vast area of desert and mountain ranges 100 by 40 miles in extent. It is closed to public access and used by the military for various kinds of weapons testing; this includes the Trinity Site where the first atomic bomb was detonated, in July 1945.
From time to time the missile range that surrounds the monument performs missile testing that may require the closure of the park & Highway 70.
Italia, Toscana, Livorno, Inverno 2009
Nessun viaggio a Livorno è completo senza una passeggiata lungo questa terrazza fronte mare con la sua pavimentazione a scacchiera in bianco e nero. Quando fu costruita negli anni '20, si chiamava Terrazza Ciano in onore del leader del movimento fascista di Livorno; ora porta il nome del compositore d'opera livornese Pietro Mascagni (1863-1945).
No trip to Livorno is complete without a stroll along this seafront terrace with its dramatic black-and-white chessboard-style pavement. When it was built in the 1920s, it was called Terrazza Ciano after the leader of the Livorno fascist movement; it now bears the name of Livorno-born opera composer Pietro Mascagni (1863–1945).
It is a popular beach and the name of the surrounding suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Bondi Beach is located 7 km east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Waverley Council, in the Eastern Suburbs. Bondi, North Bondi, and Bondi Junction are neighbouring suburbs. Bondi Beach is one of the most visited tourist sites in Australia. The sweeping white-sand crescent of Bondi is one of Australia’s most iconic beaches. Reliable waves draw surfers while, nearby, hardy locals swim in the Icebergs ocean pool year-round. Trendy, health-conscious Sydneysiders head to laid-back cafes around Hall Street, while hip backpackers frequent the area's casual pubs. Walkers and joggers use the clifftop Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, with its dramatic scenery. 8027
Manarola. Cinque Terre. Italy.
Manarola is a picturesque, romantic village in Italy's Cinque Terre, renowned for its pastel-colored houses tumbling down a rugged cliffside into the Ligurian Sea. Likely the oldest of the five Cinque Terre towns, it is famous for its dramatic rocky harbor, cliffside vineyards, and sweet Sciacchetrà dessert wine.
Torch Lily or Kniphofia (also called Red Hot Pokers) is an amazing plant originally from South Africa. Its dramatically unusual beauty of color & form is now prized in gardens all over the world. Here it accents the windows of a stone cottage in Castle Coombe, Wiltshire, Uk.
My second morning in Skye, and the forecast was for bright sunny weather. I followed some advice from the PhotographyOnline YouTube channel and followed a different path from the carpark.
The view is lovely, but I think I prefer the Quiraing Tree image with its' dramatic light. What do you think?
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Another composition from Cockshaw Hill from last night's sunset.
This photo highlights how quarrying for iron ore and stone has shaped the landscape of the area. From a standing point of the quarry cliff at Cockshaw Hill, the three hills of Cliffe Rigg quarry on the left, Roseberry Topping with its dramatic cliff face shaped by a mining collapse in the early 20th Century and Little Roseberry on the right form the horizon.
The land in the distance between the hills is Aireyholme Farm, birthplace of the famous explorer Captain James Cook who it has been said did more to fill in the map of the world than any other single person.
A beautiful place steeped in history, perhaps Cook took the inspiration to explore from this landscape.
Male.
Species: Lanius collurio.
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.
Red-backed shrikes are slightly larger, but slimmer, than house sparrows. The male is unmistakable with a bluish-grey head, black mask, bright chestnut back and thick hooked black bill. Shrikes like to perch prominently on the tops of bushes, fence posts and telephone wires, where they have a good view of potential prey. Items caught are then taken to a larder where they are impaled on a thorn or wedged in a fork.
Its dramatic decline to virtual extinction as a UK breeding species make this a Red List bird. It is also listed as a Schedule 1 species under The Wildlife and Countryside Act. Info: RSPB.
Many thanks to people who view or comment on my photos.
Red-backed shrikes are carnivores they like to perch on the tops of bushes where they have a good view of their prey ( insects small mammals and birds etc). They are about the size of a house Sparrow . Its dramatic decline to virtual extinction as a UK breeding species make this a Red List bird. Around 200 to 250 birds pass through the UK each year . I was lucky to see this one in the dessert at Dungeness NNR (Found by Dave)
inspired by "WITW 191"
created by KHWD
️ Arthur’s Pass in Dreamspace?
Arthur’s Pass — with its dramatic alpine vistas and moody weather — could be a perfect muse for AI-generated art or immersive storytelling. Imagine:
- Using Dreamspace.art to prompt a Van Gogh-style rendering of the Pass at dusk.
- Feeding imagery and text into a generative model to create a narrative journey through the mountains, blending ecological insight with surreal dream logic.
- Building a multimedia blog post where Arthur’s Pass becomes a metaphor for crossing into new creative terrain — something I have already hinted at in my previous straight photographic work.
see more in my doubles album, the same images in both COLOUR & B&W / Monochrome /maybe AI
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Gran Canaria Kanaren, , Fuerteventura , Punta Guadelope bei La Pared,
Kanaren, , Fuerteventura , Punta Guadelope bei La Pared, im Südwesten Fuerteventuras (Gemeinde Pájara) ist eine markante Felsklippe und ein beliebtes Ausflugsziel. Sie bietet spektakuläre Ausblicke auf die raue Westküste, besonders bei Sonnenuntergang. Bekannt ist der Ort für seine dramatische Brandung, ein natürliches Felsentor und die Nähe zu den Stränden Playa de la Pared sowie dem Surferstrand Playa del Viejo Rey.
Canary Islands, , Fuerteventura, Punta Guadelope near La Pared,The Punta de Guadalupe near La Pared in the southwest of Fuerteventura (municipality of Pájara) is a striking rocky cliff and a popular excursion destination. It offers spectacular views of the rugged west coast, especially at sunset. The place is known for its dramatic surf, a natural rocky gate and the proximity to the beaches of Playa de la Pared and the surfing beach Playa del Viejo Rey
Last shot (for now) from Pakowki Lake. I spent most of two mornings there, focusing mainly on ibises, avocets, stilts, and some species of waterfowl that I rarely see on my home turf.
The Willet, on the other hand, is a common summer resident - and breeder - in my area. On the ground or in shallow water, it is a pleasant, patterned grey-brown, grading into white underneath. Not flashy, except for its wings when they aren't folded. So one of my ongoing goals in photographing Willets is to try for shots of its dramatic wing pattern of white on very dark brown, and this is usually seen only when the bird is in flight, taking off, or landing. The Willet in this shot is landing. I barely had time to grab the focus before it folded those wings.
I cropped this from the horizontal. I find focus tracking almost impossible with the camera positioned vertically. It's hard enough to track on the horizontal plane!
Photographed at Pakowki Lake, Alberta (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2023 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
The San Rafael Swell is a high desert now. It wasn't always that way, however. Its rocks tell a different story of its ancient past. It is the fossilized remnants of ancient oceans, beaches, and deserts that once covered the region. Later, during the Laramide Orogeny about 60 million years ago, tectonic forces uplifted the region and folded the sedimentary layers into a dome-shaped structure known as an anticline, creating what is now the San Rafael Swell. Since then, erosion has carved out its dramatic terrain of reefs, canyons, and mesas. It is a geological paradise set in one of Utah's deserts that you can get lost in (literally).
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Praia de Nossa Senhora da Rocha (Beach of Our Lady of the Rock) is a famous, picturesque beach located in the civil parish of Porches, [...] Algarve, Portugal, known for its dramatic cliffs, golden sands, and traditional fishing community. Unlike purely commercial beaches, it retains its rustic identity as a working refuge for local fishermen whose colorful fishing boats, nets, and traps resting on the eastern end of the sand.
The beach is named after the Capela de Nossa Senhora da Rocha, a historic, whitewashed 16th-century chapel perched at the very edge of the narrow, rocky headland that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. The site holds deep spiritual significance for local fishermen and features ancient columns dating back to the 3rd or 4th centuries.
A unique man-made tunnel has been excavated directly through the rocky cliff beneath the chapel. This allows visitors to walk directly from the sheltered Praia da Senhora da Rocha to the more open, expansive Praia Nova on the western side.
Because the main beach is flanked by high cliffs, it remains protected from strong winds. This results in calm, clean waters that are excellent for swimming, paddleboarding, and family beach days. Wikipedia
Lapwings are handsome wading birds, with a broad black breast-band, white underside, iridescent green and purple back and a distinctive wispy crest.
Residents, summer visitors from the Continent (France & Iberia) and winter visitors (from western & central Europe).
At a distance the lapwing appears to be black above and white below. When you look closer the upper parts assume a metallic green and purple sheen, especially in bright light.
The underparts are pure white with rich buff under the tail and a broad black breast band.
The lapwing’s head is crowned with a long thin wispy crest. It has a relatively short bill for a wading bird, as it obtains most of its food from the surface of the ground, but possesses typically long, reddish legs. The lapwing has broad, rounded wings, which it flaps noisily during its dramatic, plunging display flight, giving the bird its common name : Peewit.
In Spring males put on dramatic aerial displays, tumbling through the air, accompanied by their piercing 'peewit’ call.
The aerial tumbling display over their breeding territory is a dramatic sight, and the birds are extremely vocal at this time, giving a range of calls.
While it is widely distributed as a breeding bird in Ireland, its range and population have been declining markedly in recent years.
A beautiful bird to observe both on the ground and in-flight.
Kanaren, , Fuerteventura , Punta Guadelope bei La Pared,
Kanaren, , Fuerteventura , Punta Guadelope bei La Pared,
Die Punta de Guadalupe bei La Pared im Südwesten Fuerteventuras (Gemeinde Pájara) ist eine markante Felsklippe und ein beliebtes Ausflugsziel. Sie bietet spektakuläre Ausblicke auf die raue Westküste, besonders bei Sonnenuntergang. Bekannt ist der Ort für seine dramatische Brandung, ein natürliches Felsentor und die Nähe zu den Stränden Playa de la Pared sowie dem Surferstrand Playa del Viejo Rey.
Canary Islands, , Fuerteventura, Punta Guadelope near La Pared,The Punta de Guadalupe near La Pared in the southwest of Fuerteventura (municipality of Pájara) is a striking rocky cliff and a popular excursion destination. It offers spectacular views of the rugged west coast, especially at sunset. The place is known for its dramatic surf, a natural rocky gate and the proximity to the beaches of Playa de la Pared and the surfing beach Playa del Viejo Rey
Male.
Species: Lanius collurio.
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.
Red-backed shrikes are slightly larger, but slimmer, than house sparrows. The male is unmistakable with a bluish-grey head, black mask, bright chestnut back and thick hooked black bill. Shrikes like to perch prominently on the tops of bushes, fence posts and telephone wires, where they have a good view of potential prey. Items caught are then taken to a larder where they are impaled on a thorn or wedged in a fork.
Its dramatic decline to virtual extinction as a UK breeding species make this a Red List bird. It is also listed as a Schedule 1 species under The Wildlife and Countryside Act. Info: RSPB.
Many thanks to people who view or comment on my photos.
Das Schweriner Schloss auf einer Insel zwischen dem Burgsee und dem Innensee ist ein wahrhaft märchenhaftes Bauwerk.
Ursprünglich befand sich bereits im 10. Jahrhundert hier eine slawische Burganlage der Obotriten.
Der heutige Bau im Stil des Historismus entstand maßgeblich zwischen 1843 und 1857 unter Großherzog Friedrich Franz II.
Das Schloss wird häufig „Neuschwanstein des Nordens“ genannt – nicht zuletzt wegen seiner Lage am Wasser, den Türmen und Kuppeln.
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Es beherbergt heute das Landesparlament von Mecklenburg-Vorpommern und ist zugleich Museum mit prunkvollen Wohn- und Gesellschaftsräumen.
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The Schwerin Castle sits on an island between the Burgsee and the larger Schwerin Lake (Innensee) and presents a truly fairytale-like setting. Originally a Slavic fortress (by the Obotrites) in the 10th century.
The present historicist palace building was largely completed between 1843 and 1857 under Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II.
Often called the “Neuschwanstein of the North” because of its dramatic architecture with towers and domes and its waterside location.
Nowadays it houses the state parliament of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and functions partly as a museum of the grand ducal residence.
White Sands National Monument is in the northern Chihuahuan Desert in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It's known for its dramatic landscape of rare white gypsum sand dunes. Trails through the dunes include the raised Interdune Boardwalk and the Dune Life Nature Trail, dotted with interpretive exhibits on wildlife and other features. Dunes Drive is a looped road from the White Sands Visitor Center to the dune field.
History.
The first exploration was led by a party of US Army officers in 1849. The Mescalero Apache were already living in the area at the time. Hispanic families started farming communities in the area at Tularosa in 1861 and at La Luz in 1863.
Preparation for a National Park.
Creating a national park in the white sands formation goes back as far as 1898. A group in El Paso had proposed the creation of "Mescalero" National Park. Their idea was for a game hunting preserve, which conflicted with the idea of preservation held by the Department of the Interior, and their plan was not successful. In 1921-1922 Albert Bacon Fall, United States Secretary of the Interior and owner of a large ranch in Three Rivers near White Sands, promoted the idea of a national park there, an "All-Year National Park" that, unlike more northerly parks, would be usable year round. This idea ran into a number of difficulties and did not succeed. Tom Charles, an Alamogordo insurance agent and civic booster, was influenced by Fall's ideas. By emphasizing the economic benefits, Charles was able to mobilize enough support to have the park created.
On January 18, 1933, President Herbert Hoover created the White Sands National Monument, acting under the authority of the Antiquities Act of 1906. The dedication and grand opening was on April 29, 1934
Los urros es una formación petrea de la costa de cantabria entre liencres y la virgen del mar. Sus espectaculares cortados y paredes practicamente perpendiculares erosionadas hasta el límite por el mar hacen de este paraje un espectáculo de ocres, grises y azules cuando se combinan con el azul cielo y mar.
The rock formation is a urros the coast of Cantabria between liencres and the virgin of the sea. Its dramatic cut and eroded walls almost perpendicular to the edge of the sea make this place a show of ochres, grays and blues when combined with the blue sky and sea.
Durante el paseo en el que hice esta foto conté con la fantástica y agradable compañía de jcruiz.
This image showcases the unique geological formations of Loch Ard Gorge on Victoria's Great Ocean Road. Known for its dramatic cliffs and clear, turquoise waters, the area stands out as a testament to the sculpting powers of nature, where history and the sea meet to create a breathtaking landscape.
Mateus Palace — one of Portugal’s most iconic Baroque estates — is a richly ornamented 18th‑century manor in Vila Real, famed for its dramatic façade, mirrored lake, and connection to the Mateus Rosé wine label.
A Baroque manor house designed by the Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni, built between 1739 and 1744 for António José Botelho Mourão, the 3rd Morgado de Mateus.
Part of a historic estate that includes a chapel, winery buildings dating back to the 16th century, and extensive gardens
As we climbed to the abbey at the top of the rocky island, we were able to look down upon the roofs of the village. This is still my favorite memory from all of our trips. “Mont Saint-Michel is a tidal island and commune in Normandy, France, famous for its stunning medieval abbey and village built on a rocky islet, making it a UNESCO World Heritage site and major tourist attraction. It's known for its dramatic tides that can cut it off from the mainland, its unique feudal-style architecture with the abbey at the top, and its rich history as a pilgrimage site, fortress, and prison.”
Euphorbia punicea is a species of euphorb commonly known as Jamaican poinsettia. It was first described by Olof Peter Swartz in his Nova genera et species plantarum seu prodromus. It grows as a bush or tree three to five meters (10-to 16 ft) tall, and sometimes much taller. The false flower is in fact a cyathium (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyathium) surrounded by large, colorful bracts.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami FL
Gran Canaria Kanaren, , Fuerteventura , Punta Guadelope bei La Pared,
Kanaren, , Fuerteventura , Punta Guadelope bei La Pared,
Kanaren, , Fuerteventura , Punta Guadelope bei La Pared,
Die Punta de Guadalupe bei La Pared im Südwesten Fuerteventuras (Gemeinde Pájara) ist eine markante Felsklippe und ein beliebtes Ausflugsziel. Sie bietet spektakuläre Ausblicke auf die raue Westküste, besonders bei Sonnenuntergang. Bekannt ist der Ort für seine dramatische Brandung, ein natürliches Felsentor und die Nähe zu den Stränden Playa de la Pared sowie dem Surferstrand Playa del Viejo Rey.
Canary Islands, , Fuerteventura, Punta Guadelope near La Pared,The Punta de Guadalupe near La Pared in the southwest of Fuerteventura (municipality of Pájara) is a striking rocky cliff and a popular excursion destination. It offers spectacular views of the rugged west coast, especially at sunset. The place is known for its dramatic surf, a natural rocky gate and the proximity to the beaches of Playa de la Pared and the surfing beach Playa del Viejo Rey
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Okehampton Castle, nestled in the Devon countryside, is a striking ruin with nearly a millennium of layered history. It began life shortly after the Norman Conquest, between 1068 and 1086, when Baldwin FitzGilbert, a Norman noble and Sheriff of Devon, built it to secure the region after a local rebellion. He established it as the caput (head) of the Honour of Okehampton—a vast estate of around 200 manors.
After Baldwin’s death, the castle passed through his descendants until it reached Hawisia, who married Reginald de Courtenay in 1173. This marriage brought the castle into the hands of the powerful Courtenay family, who would hold it for nearly 300 years. The Courtenays rose in prominence, becoming Earls of Devon, and transformed the castle from a military stronghold into a luxurious residence and hunting lodge. They added a deer park and elegant lodgings that made the most of the sweeping views.
However, the family’s fortunes were turbulent. During the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century, the castle was confiscated and returned multiple times depending on which royal house held power. The final blow came in 1538 when Henry Courtenay, then Marquess of Exeter, was executed by Henry VIII for alleged treason. The castle was seized by the Crown and fell into disuse.
By the 17th century, parts of the castle were repurposed as a bakery, but by the 19th century it had become a romantic ruin, attracting artists like J.M.W. Turner who were drawn to its picturesque decay. Today, it’s managed by English Heritage, and visitors can explore its dramatic motte, ruined towers, and woodland trails—especially magical when the bluebells bloom in spring.
Even the beautiful Mont St-Michel has some dark passages. “Mont Saint-Michel is a tidal island and commune in Normandy, France, famous for its stunning medieval abbey and village, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. It's a major tourist destination, known for its dramatic tides, Gothic architecture, and rich history as a fortress and pilgrimage site, attracting millions annually despite its tiny permanent population. Visitors can explore the abbey, walk the ramparts, and experience the unique medieval atmosphere, often crossing a causeway to reach it.”
Heliconia collinsiana (commonly known as Hanging Heliconia or Platanillo) is a striking, erect perennial herb celebrated for its dramatic, downward-hanging flower structures. Native to the humid rainforests of southern Mexico and Central America, this plant is widely cultivated across tropical and subtropical zones as an exotic landscaping centerpiece.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami FL
White Sands National Monument is in the northern Chihuahuan Desert in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It's known for its dramatic landscape of rare white gypsum sand dunes. Trails through the dunes include the raised Interdune Boardwalk and the Dune Life Nature Trail, dotted with interpretive exhibits on wildlife and other features. Dunes Drive is a looped road from the White Sands Visitor Center to the dune field.
"Gypsum" is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, with the chemical formula CaSO4·2H2O. It is widely mined and is used as a fertilizer, and as the main constituent in many forms of plaster, blackboard chalk and wallboard. A massive fine-grained white or lightly tinted variety of gypsum, called alabaster, has been used for sculpture by many cultures including Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Ancient Rome, Byzantine empire and the Nottingham alabasters of Medieval England. Mohs scale of mineral hardness, based on scratch Hardness comparison, defines hardness value 2 as gypsum. It forms as an evaporite mineral and as a hydration product of anhydrite.
Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah is known for its dramatic desert landscape carved by the Colorado River. Island in the Sky is a huge, flat-topped mesa with panoramic overlooks. Other notable areas include the towering rock pinnacles known as the Needles, the remote canyons of the Maze and the Native American rock paintings in Horseshoe Canyon.
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This little butterfly, also called the silver-bordered fritillary, is found across Europe and North America. It occurs mainly in damp, grassy habitats, woodland clearings and moorland. Its caterpillar feeds exclusively on violets.
Due to modern agriculture, much of its habitat has been fragmented and lost, resulting in its dramatic decline, as much as 80% in some cases. This has not helped by limited habitat and food needs, as well as a low dispersal rate.
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Big Sur is a rugged and mountainous section of the Central Coast of California between Carmel and San Simeon, where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the Pacific Ocean. It is frequently praised for its dramatic scenery. (Wikipedia)
El Nido
Situated on the northern tip of Palawan Island in the Philippines, is a world-renowned tropical sanctuary characterized by its dramatic limestone karst cliffs, hidden turquoise lagoons, and over 50 white-sand beaches. Often cited as one of the world's best island destinations, it serves as the gateway to the breathtaking Bacuit Archipelago, a managed resource protected area and the largest marine sanctuary in the country.
Tourism Highlights
Tourism in El Nido is defined by its structured Island-Hopping Tours, which are the primary way to explore the archipelago's secluded wonders.
This picture was taken at the coast of the village.
The Great Wall Museum, Jiayuguan, China.
It is a showcase of 50-year archeological and anthropological research and findings on the 3000 years old Great Wall that stretches out 10,000 li (or 5,000 kilometers) and its dramatic historical status and relevance.
The multi modality exhibition, including charts, modes, illustrations, texts and diagrams, provides abundant and valuable data and information for researchers and investigators; at the same time it offers an interesting, integrated and knowledgeable tour for visitors to learn and appreciate the greatness, significance and the historical value of the Great Wall.
Species: Lanius collurio.
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.
Red-backed shrikes are slightly larger, but slimmer, than house sparrows. The male is unmistakable with a bluish-grey head, black mask, bright chestnut back and thick hooked black bill. Shrikes like to perch prominently on the tops of bushes, fence posts and telephone wires, where they have a good view of potential prey. Items caught are then taken to a larder where they are impaled on a thorn or wedged in a fork.
Its dramatic decline to virtual extinction as a UK breeding species make this a Red List bird. It is also listed as a Schedule 1 species under The Wildlife and Countryside Act. Info: RSPB.
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