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Desert View Watchtower Level 2 murals before the start of conservation work, July 23, 2015. NPS Photo by Michael Quinn
Grand Canyon National Park is working with area tribes and art experts to restore the Fred Kabotie murals and the rock art images, painted by Fred Geary, which have been damaged by water. The first phase of the project is being funded through a grant from American Express obtained by Grand Canyon Association.This grant will help with the evaluation, documentation and testing process that is a critical component of all historic preservation projects. The park intends to preserve the murals while remaining true to Mary Colter’s design. Over the next year, a conservation specialist will analyze and restore the murals with the help of students participating in an intern training program.
On January 1, 2015, the Watchtower was purchased from the concessionaire managing it and designated a National Park Service building. NPS plans to return the Watchtower to its intended purpose, as a tribute to the Native American tribes who have cultural ties to Grand Canyon. The park is moving forward with plans to restore the tower to reflect Mary Colter’s original vision for the building.Visitors first enter through the large, open Kiva Room. Until recently, this room was filled to capacity with a large gift shop. The gift shop has since been removed from the rotunda and reduced to a much smaller footprint. The new Grand Canyon Association Park Store fits into the original space Colter envisioned for a gift shop: a corner off to the side of the rotunda. All the proceeds support the park.
Originally the Watchtower was designed as a space where visitors could see Native American craft demonstrations by weavers and basket makers. The park will bring Native American artists back into the space to share tribal traditions, dances, songs, skills, art and oral histories with the public. The park is also considering turning the old Desert View visitor center into a Native American cultural center.The transformation of the Watchtower back to its original intent is already proving to be a dramatic experience for visitors and park staff.
Let's Rock Bristol took place at The Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, 6-8 June 2014. It was attended by over 10,000 people.
The festival included the following (mainly British) artists:
Then Jerico, Brother Beyond, Bananarama, Tony Hadley, Belinda Carlisle, Alexander O'Neil, Go West, Boney M, Midge Ure, Heaven 17, The Christians, China Crisis, Doctor and The Medics, Sonia, Jaki Graham, Carol Decker of T'Pau, Level 42, Rick Astley, Kim Wilde, ABC, Nik Kershaw, Matt Bianco, Imagination, The Blow Monkeys, Toyah and Johnny Hates Jazz.
As you enter the castle at Heidelberg in Germany, you'll be treated to this scene looking over the edge of a walkway. Such a beautiful place with a history going back a very long time.
Farranfore to Valentia Railway Line - MP Farranfore Junction 20 3/4.
Level crossing at Curra, Glenbeigh, Kerry 4th August 2012.
The former 5 mile Freight Only branch from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Trawsfynydd Nuclear Power Station is seen here at Manod Level Crossing, virtually all of the line is covered in so much vegetation that the tracks aren't visible and even the formation can be tricky to see from the road.
Since i visited i've seen some really interesting photos here on Flickr of this section of line during the 90's a far cry from what it's like today.
Hertfordshire Railtours "Trawsfynydd Lament" did the final honours on the 17/10/98 with 56108 and 47785.
12th June 2024
Getting quieter at this stage.
My first visit to the top of The Shard in London on the fourth day it was open to the public - Monday February 4th 2013. At 1,016ft / 310m, it is the tallest building in western Europe. Having lived and worked in London for over 30 years, I know the city very well. But it was a thrill to see it in person from this brand new perspective, especially after watching The Shard’s construction and gradual rise into the city skyline.
Hopefully the following information will be useful to others planning to experience the views, including photographers:
Opening hours are 9am to 10pm daily, aside from Christmas Day. The last time slot for entry is 2030 with final entry at 2100. As recommended, I bought my ticket online in advance several weeks ago. The official advice is to buy online at least 24 hours in advance and print at home, though you can also collect from the ticket office. All tickets are for a specific time and date and cost £24.95 for an adult (over 16) and £18.95 for a child (aged 4 to 15). Infants 0 - 3 are free. Children must be accompanied by adults. You can turn up on the day and buy from the ticket office at “00” ground level but obviously that depends on them having any left for the time you want. The cost on the day is £29.95 for an adult and £23.95 for a child - if available. Although it’s not widely advertised online, there is a third category of ticket - “Immediate Entry” - at a cost of £100. That applies to both adults and children and buys you entry even if the time and date you want is full. There is an option for a replacement ticket on another day if the cloud cover obscures the view from the top and visibility is poor. But this is at the discretion of the duty manager and you would obviously have to be at The Shard to arrange, if available.
The View from The Shard (for that’s what it’s called) is right outside London Bridge tube station at the southern end of Joiner Street, which runs through the station. If you initially head for the London Underground Tooley Street exit, then you turn right at the main tube exit, basically walking in the opposite direction to Tooley Street. The View from The Shard entrance will appear on your left in under a minute.
All the staff are very friendly and pro-active, having taken a leaf from volunteers at the London Olympics. Whether they can keep it up in the months and years to come remains to be seen. There doesn’t appear to be much point in arriving more than 10 or 15 minutes before the time of entry on your ticket. I had selected 1600, as sunset on this day was just before 1700. All tickets are in half hour slots. So 1600 gains you entry at any time between then and 1630. There is an initial ticket check outside on the pavement before you are allowed up a first flight of stairs and asked to join a queue to the right. This was beside the machines where you were supposed (according to your ticket) to scan the barcode on the ticket. But none of them were working and the staff simply checked our tickets themselves. I’m sure this whole process will be refined as this new attraction gets into its stride.
Two minutes before 1600 we were allowed to move through the side of the adjacent shop area and into an airport-style security check. All jackets / coats had to be removed, change / phones / keys in a tray and bags through a scanner. It is worth checking the official website as to what you can and cannot take in. A small rucksack / bag is fine but not larger ones. Photographers should also note that tripods are banned. In truth, they would probably cause problems / potential conflicts at busy times, however considerate their users were. Though it would be nice if, in time, special dedicated photographers’ events (with tripods) could be offered out of hours with lights switched off.
Having cleared security you then move to the first set of two staffed lifts. These take you very smoothly to the 33rd floor, where you change to another lift taking you up to Level 68. There is a tiny amount of sensation as the high speed lift slows and stops but hardly anything compared to other very tall buildings I have visited.
Level 68 is simply an exit area before walking up to (enclosed) Level 69, which is one of the two viewing galleries. A short walk up a further few flights of stairs will take you to Level 72, which is still pretty much enclosed but open to the elements above. While I don’t have a problem with heights (at least inside a building) both of these floors felt substantial and were larger than I had imagined. I could sometimes hear the wind howling on Level 72 (it was a windy day in any event) but neither of the viewing galleries feel like platforms at the top of a building - just two floors with tall windows, one of which just happens to have no ceiling / roof.
Both of these floors - if you walk all the way around - offer a 360 degree panoramic view of London for up to 40 miles on a clear day. They were both pretty busy, especially at sunset, but became much quieter as the evening went on. There is NO time limit as to how long you can stay up. Having arrived on the viewing platforms just after 1600, I finally left at 1830 - two and a half hours for £25, which seemed pretty decent value.
Mostly everyone, of course, wants to take photographs, whether via their mobile phone or cameras and lenses costing thousands of pounds. At busy times you just have to be patient and wait your turn for a particular window / view. Most people were aware of others, stepped in for a minute or so and then backed away to let someone else take some photos. A few, of course, had no idea of the small queue of people behind them either wanting to simply take in the view or take pics. As mentioned, it was much quieter an hour or so after sunset and by 1830 (at least on this day) you could pretty much have your pick of a window. I guess the best idea is to allow plenty of time for your visit so you can take in all the views you want if it happens to be busy.
Level 72 is the most problematic for photographers in terms of window reflections, particularly from the steel structure, as well as from other visitors. There are similar problems on Level 69, including hand rails, but not quite so bad. And obviously this will depend on the time of day, direction of sun etc. I also heeded the advice of others and took a cloth to wipe the inside of the windows which have many finger / smudge marks on them.
Being unable to use a tripod is a particular problem at night, unless you have a rock steady hand. One partial solution is to put your camera bag on the floor next to the base of a window and place the camera on top. Not ideal and a bit hit and miss but needs must. A small Gorillapod might work where there are hand rails but I’m not sure if that would be allowed through security. And, again, you would be close to possible reflections from the rail.
As you will see, my night photos are OK but not the sharpest. That, of course, also comes down to my limited skills! I was also careful to make time to simply take in the wonder of the various views without worrying about taking pics.
Not my thing but...there is a small shop below the viewing galleries back on Level 68, en route (naturally) to the same lifts that took you up. They also return you to the ground where there is a larger shop appearing to stock a wider range of merchandise. That’s right next to the ticket counters so I presume you could visit the ground floor shop without buying a ticket but best check.
Even having been at the top of The Shard for two-and-a-half hours I found it hard to drag myself away. The views (if you are lucky enough with the weather) are truly stunning and wherever you look something is happening. Whether it be the “toy” trains snaking into London Bridge or Cannon Street, the Thames river boats, the queues of traffic winding into and out of the city centre...all of that and so much more is fascinating. Plus new views of old favourites in the distance like Wembley Stadium or the Albert Bridge. And just the calm of standing so tall above what I think is the world’s greatest city.
The View from The Shard has to be a “must” for visitors to London and pretty high up on the list of things to do for those of us who live here. I’ll certainly be going back.
Recommended links:
www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/interactive/2013/feb/01/v...
Mallow to Tralee Railway Line - MP Killarney Junction 46 3/4.
Level Crossing (XT121) in Ballybrack Station, Kerry 4th April 2013.
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Level of consciousness (Esotericism)
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Consciousness is a loosely defined concept that addresses the human awareness of both internal and external stimuli. This can refer to spiritual recognition, psychological understanding, medically altered states, or more modern-day concepts of life purpose, satisfaction, and self-actualization.
Most theories map consciousness in a series of levels, some stages of which are more continuous or complex than others. Movement between stages is often bidirectional depending on internal and external conditions, with each mental ascension precipitating a change in reactivity. In the most basic sense, this alteration might lead to a reduced responsiveness as seen in anesthesiology; more abstract facets of tiered consciousness describe characteristics of profoundness, insight, perception, or understanding.
First appearing in the historical records of the ancient Mayan and Incan civilizations, various theories of multiple levels of consciousness have pervaded spiritual, psychological, medical, and moral speculations in both Eastern and Western cultures. Because of occasional and sometimes substantial overlap between hypotheses, there have recently been attempts to combine perspectives to form new models that integrate components of separate viewpoints.
History[edit]
Pyramid of Kulkucan (found at the center of the Chichen Itza)
Although many cultures have incorporated theories of the layered consciousness into their belief structure, particularly for spiritual means before the separation of church and state within any given civilization, the Ancient Mayans were among the first to propose an organized sense of each level, its purpose, and its temporal connection to humankind.
Eastern perspectives[edit]
Many specific similarities have been drawn between Ancient Incan and historical Eastern views of tiered consciousness.[5] Within most Eastern belief structures is the principle of the Cosmos as a joint entity with human awareness. Many branches stress the importance of AUM, also written Om, as the first sound produced after the world was created. Within Christianity this concept can be likened to the first words of Genesis regarding the holiness of the Word.[6]
Historical beliefs[edit]
The majority of Eastern perspectives assert that while consciousness originates from the sound of AUM, it has incorporated itself into flesh, which therefore gives humankind the goal of attaining oneness with the universe once more.[7] Unlike Incan tradition, this oneness eliminates the separation of external and internal changes into one general indication of movement from stage to stage, commonly known as the Seven Shamanic Levels of Consciousness.
ConsciousnessDescriptionNotes
PersonalKnowledge of the self and of personality
MankindKnowledge of human evolution and its experiences
AmphibiousSense of separate identity between water and land"Water" and "land" are symbolic of man and earth
SphericalPerceive using the five bodily senses
CrystalPerceive using emotions, thoughts, and purityFirst inorganic level undistorted by bodily senses
LightAttained only by near-death experiences; "tunnel effect"First level above the human world
SoundOnly heard when the mind attunes itself to the worldFrom the primeval vibration AUM
Modern-day beliefs[edit]
Like the Seven Shamanic Levels of Consciousness, yoga meditation practices as well as the teachings of Vedanta and Tantra emphasize the importance of self-realization, a concept that has become increasingly popular in Western philosophy after Abraham Maslow's and Carl Rogers's research in Humanistic Psychology.
Advaita Vedanta[edit]
Aum (Om) Mantra
In particular, the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy has been a topic of extensive study in both Eastern and Western cultures for its tiered depiction of the steps toward attaining self-realization.[8] Unlike the unidirectional nature of Mayan, Inca, and ancient shamanic perspectives, however, this particular belief structure arranges the attainment of oneness with OM through rows and domains, each of which constitutes a fragment of this vibratory sound.[9]
RowLevelRealmDescription
1: "A"WakingConsciousExternal, active conscious
2: "U"DreamingUnconsciousSubtle images and impressions
3: "M"Deep SleepSubconsciousFocus on latent or inactive thought patterns
4: "AUM"AbsoluteConsciousnessEqual permeation of all three levels
OM Mantra[edit]
Similarly, the seven levels of consciousness defined by modern-day OM mantras strive to reach Absolute Reality through the same four realms described in the Advaita Vedanta, with three transitional tiers in between each.[10]
Between the first ("A") and second ("U") levels is the Unmani, similar to the Western concept of hypnagogia, or the movement from full alertness into stage 1 sleep
Between the second ("U") and third ("M") levels is the Aladani, mirroring ideas of REM sleep
Between the third ("M") and fourth ("AUM") levels is the Samadhi, or the attainment of deep absorption
The Veda[edit]
The ancient Indian Vedas texts have lent a comparable view of unified consciousness, with a key difference in the purpose of human ascension from stage to stage. Instead of oneness with the universe, the Vedic vision of consciousness emphasizes the importance of attaining knowledge and pure intelligence.[11]
Ananda Sangha[edit]
Statue of Shiva
The Ananda Sangha movement has evolved following the teachings of the late yogi and guru Paramhansa Yogananda. Compared to the multi-dimensional theories of consciousness in shamanic and OM mantra perspectives, this particular ideological faction stresses simplicity rather than detail.[12]
Subconscious: relatively dim awareness; repository of remembered experiences and consequent mental impressions
Conscious: rational awareness; guides daily decisions and can be influenced by others; input from the bodily senses
Superconscious Awareness: intuition and heightened mental clarity; problem and solution are seen as one entity
Polarities[edit]
Classical Chinese Chán is characterised by a set of polarities:[2] absolute-relative,[3] Buddha-nature - sunyata,[4] sudden and gradual enlightenment,[5] esoteric and exoteric transmission.[6]
Absolute-relative[edit]
The Prajnaparamita-sutras and Madhyamaka emphasized the non-duality of form and emptiness: "form is emptiness, emptiness is form", as the heart sutra says.[3] This was understood to mean that ultimate reality is not a transcendental realm, but equal to the daily world of relative reality. This idea fitted into the Chinese culture, which emphasized the mundane world and society. But this does not tell how the absolute is present in the relative world:
To deny the duality of samsara and nirvana, as the Perfection of Wisdom does, or to demonstrate logically the error of dichotomizing conceptualization, as Nagarjuna does, is not to address the question of the relationship between samsara and nirvana -or, in more philosophical terms, between phenomenal and ultimate reality [...] What, then, is the relationship between these two realms?[3]
This question is answered in such schemata as the Five Ranks of Tozan,[7] the Oxherding Pictures, and Hakuin's Four ways of knowing.[8]
The Madhyamaka-scheme of the Two Truths doctrine, and the Yogacara-schemes of the Three Natures and the Trikaya-doctrine, also give depictions of the interplay between the absolute and the relative.
1st December 2014 - OECD High-Level Policy Forum on Migration 2014. Family photo. OECD, Paris, France.
For more information, visit: www.oecd.org/migration-forum/
Photo: OECD/Julien Daniel
The energy in the room was palpable, as the African Women Leaders Network, launched in June 2017, reconvened under the leadership of Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat today at the 72nd UN General Assembly, on 21 September 2017. The discussions focused on mobilizing support for women’s leadership in the transformation of Africa towards a peaceful, stable and prosperous continent.
Co-hosted by UN Women, the African Union Commission, with the support of the Federal Republic of Germany, this briefing, convened under the leadership of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, aimed to showcase recent activities, their preliminary outcomes, and the priorities of the African Women Leaders Network. The event featured high-level speakers from the African Union Commission, UN Women, the Government of Germany, and Members of the Network, including Director-General for International Order, United Nations and Arms Control at the German Federal Foreign Office Ambassador Patricia Flor, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister, Sweden, Margot Elisabeth Wallström, Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, African Union Commission Bineta Diop, and UN Women Executive DirectorPhumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.
Read More: www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2017/9/news-african-women...
Photo: UN Women/Ryan Brown
Halkirk level crossing in 2014 after it had been upgraded to an automatic half-barrier crossing (ABCL), it was previously an automatic open crossing.
Desert View Watchtower Level 2 murals before the start of conservation work, July 23, 2015. NPS Photo by Michael Quinn
Grand Canyon National Park is working with area tribes and art experts to restore the Fred Kabotie murals and the rock art images, painted by Fred Geary, which have been damaged by water. The first phase of the project is being funded through a grant from American Express obtained by Grand Canyon Association.This grant will help with the evaluation, documentation and testing process that is a critical component of all historic preservation projects. The park intends to preserve the murals while remaining true to Mary Colter’s design. Over the next year, a conservation specialist will analyze and restore the murals with the help of students participating in an intern training program.
On January 1, 2015, the Watchtower was purchased from the concessionaire managing it and designated a National Park Service building. NPS plans to return the Watchtower to its intended purpose, as a tribute to the Native American tribes who have cultural ties to Grand Canyon. The park is moving forward with plans to restore the tower to reflect Mary Colter’s original vision for the building.Visitors first enter through the large, open Kiva Room. Until recently, this room was filled to capacity with a large gift shop. The gift shop has since been removed from the rotunda and reduced to a much smaller footprint. The new Grand Canyon Association Park Store fits into the original space Colter envisioned for a gift shop: a corner off to the side of the rotunda. All the proceeds support the park.
Originally the Watchtower was designed as a space where visitors could see Native American craft demonstrations by weavers and basket makers. The park will bring Native American artists back into the space to share tribal traditions, dances, songs, skills, art and oral histories with the public. The park is also considering turning the old Desert View visitor center into a Native American cultural center.The transformation of the Watchtower back to its original intent is already proving to be a dramatic experience for visitors and park staff.
Desert View Watchtower Level 2 murals before the start of conservation work, July 23, 2015. NPS Photo by Michael Quinn
Grand Canyon National Park is working with area tribes and art experts to restore the Fred Kabotie murals and the rock art images, painted by Fred Geary, which have been damaged by water. The first phase of the project is being funded through a grant from American Express obtained by Grand Canyon Association.This grant will help with the evaluation, documentation and testing process that is a critical component of all historic preservation projects. The park intends to preserve the murals while remaining true to Mary Colter’s design. Over the next year, a conservation specialist will analyze and restore the murals with the help of students participating in an intern training program.
On January 1, 2015, the Watchtower was purchased from the concessionaire managing it and designated a National Park Service building. NPS plans to return the Watchtower to its intended purpose, as a tribute to the Native American tribes who have cultural ties to Grand Canyon. The park is moving forward with plans to restore the tower to reflect Mary Colter’s original vision for the building.Visitors first enter through the large, open Kiva Room. Until recently, this room was filled to capacity with a large gift shop. The gift shop has since been removed from the rotunda and reduced to a much smaller footprint. The new Grand Canyon Association Park Store fits into the original space Colter envisioned for a gift shop: a corner off to the side of the rotunda. All the proceeds support the park.
Originally the Watchtower was designed as a space where visitors could see Native American craft demonstrations by weavers and basket makers. The park will bring Native American artists back into the space to share tribal traditions, dances, songs, skills, art and oral histories with the public. The park is also considering turning the old Desert View visitor center into a Native American cultural center.The transformation of the Watchtower back to its original intent is already proving to be a dramatic experience for visitors and park staff.
Serie de ilustraciones para la marca venezolana de camisetas Level Bodyboard.
Aquí el proyecto: www.behance.net/gallery/19877687/LEVEL-BODYBOARD
St. Bees Station, footbridge, level crossing and signalbox on 3 July 2014. NR test train 1Q14, the 09:35 Carlisle High Wapping Sdgs to Barrow in Furness and return - powered by 37601 - awaits a path south.
Corpach Level Crossing on the West Highland Line, in 2010 when it was an automatic open crossing (AOCL), it was converted to automatic half-barriers (AOCL+B) in 2013.
The recent devastating floods seen in their best light - sunlight and the hope of it drying out. Thoughts with everyone affected.
Sept. 3, 2015 at St. Mary's Conference Center in Huntington. Fashion show presented by First Impressions School of Modeling, Pageantry, and Etiquette. (Photos provided by First Impressions.)
Sorting my photos, I've just started looking back at last January's ! Here's one to send a chill down the spine of Somerset farmers
Mallow to Tralee Railway Line - MP Killarney Junction 14 1/2.
Level Crossing (XT045) at Rathcool Station, Cork 4th April 2013.
Desert View Watchtower Level 3 murals before the start of conservation work, July 23, 2015. NPS Photo by Michael Quinn
Grand Canyon National Park is working with area tribes and art experts to restore the Fred Kabotie murals and The rock art images, painted by Fred Geary, which have been damaged by water. The first phase of the project is being funded through a grant from American Express obtained by Grand Canyon Association.This grant will help with the evaluation, documentation and testing process that is a critical component of all historic preservation projects. The park intends to preserve the murals while remaining true to Mary Colter’s design. Over the next year, a conservation specialist will analyze and restore the murals with the help of students participating in an intern training program.
On January 1, 2015, the Watchtower was purchased from the concessionaire managing it and designated a National Park Service building. NPS plans to return the Watchtower to its intended purpose, as a tribute to the Native American tribes who have cultural ties to Grand Canyon. The park is moving forward with plans to restore the tower to reflect Mary Colter’s original vision for the building.Visitors first enter through the large, open Kiva Room. Until recently, this room was filled to capacity with a large gift shop. The gift shop has since been removed from the rotunda and reduced to a much smaller footprint. The new Grand Canyon Association Park Store fits into the original space Colter envisioned for a gift shop: a corner off to the side of the rotunda. All the proceeds support the park.
Originally the Watchtower was designed as a space where visitors could see Native American craft demonstrations by weavers and basket makers. The park will bring Native American artists back into the space to share tribal traditions, dances, songs, skills, art and oral histories with the public. The park is also considering turning the old Desert View visitor center into a Native American cultural center.The transformation of the Watchtower back to its original intent is already proving to be a dramatic experience for visitors and park staff.