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Walking in Milan with:
DiFo & Natura - Sara www.flickr.com/photos/sara10041966/
Jajaxel - Nadia www.flickr.com/photos/38110849@N08/
G.hostbuster - Gigi www.flickr.com/photos/gigi49/
Umpalumpa73 - Manuela www.flickr.com/photos/umpalumpa73/
Giuliff - Giuliana www.flickr.com/photos/giulifff/
Sabaqueen - Daniela www.flickr.com/photos/31380772@N05/
A couple of weeks ago, we had one day of snow. I took this out in the back yard looking straight up at the Japanese Maple tree.
If you zoom in, you'll see snow on the branches.
Taken with my Lensbaby Velvet 56.
Theme: Snow and Ice
Anything goes for 2021
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Façade of the office building FLOAT (2019), Düsseldorf, Media Harbor, Architect: Renzo Piano (Pritzker Architecture Prize 1998) -- Digitally mirrored.
Crazy Tuesday - theme of August 3, 2021: Looking Up
My husband said this photo looks like the view from a spaceship (with atmosphere and greenery) back to earth - now I can't unsee it ! Seems like we watched too much science fiction ... do you remember the environmental-themed dystopian "Silent Running"? Reminds me of it !
... taken during a stroll through my neighbourhood after it stopped raining; and this building actually is a technical college / high school and vocational school ; ))
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Blick zurück auf die Erde
Verrückter Dienstag - Thema am 3. August 2021: Blick nach oben
Mein Mann meinte, dieses Foto sehe aus wie der Blick aus einem Raumschiff (mit Atmosphäre und Vegetation) zurück auf die Erde - jetzt sehe ich es auch ...
Es scheint, als hätten wir zu viel Science-Fiction angeschaut ... erinnert ihr euch an den dystopischen Umweltfilm 'Lautlos im Weltall'? Das Foto erinnert mich tatsächlich an ihn
... ein Spaziergang durch mein Viertel, nachdem es aufgehört hatte zu regnen; und dieses Gebäude beherbergt tatsächlich ein technisches Gymnasium und eine technische Berufsschule ; ))
In many cultures, the kingfisher is admired for its striking beauty and impressive hunting skills. The bird's vivid blue and orange feathers have inspired various legends and stories. One popular myth comes from ancient Greece.
According legend, the kingfisher was once a beautiful woman named Alcyone, who was married to a mortal named Ceyx. The couple was deeply in love, but their happiness was marred by a tragic fate. Ceyx was lost at sea during a storm, and Alcyone, heartbroken, threw herself into the ocean to join him.
Moved by their undying love, the gods transformed them into kingfishers, and they were granted the gift of a peaceful period on the sea during the winter solstice. This period, known as the "halcyon days," was marked by calm seas and tranquil weather, allowing the kingfishers to build their nests on the shore without fear of storms.
The story of Alcyone and Ceyx became symbolic of enduring love and tranquility, and the kingfisher itself was celebrated as a symbol of peace and happiness. The myth explains the bird’s unique behavior during winter and emphasizes the connection between the natural world and human emotions.
The kingfisher's real-life qualities—its vibrant plumage and skillful fishing—further add to its allure and make it a fitting subject for such a mythological tale.
Has been on my Iconic places of London to do list for a while - was on a quick trip into town went for a walk and was suddenly outside the building, so another one ticked off.
Image Two - www.flickr.com/photos/simon__syon/27702729634
It's very clever of the store - instead of closing it off or making you feel not welcome they have actually cleared the area at the base specifically for photographers and positively encourage it to be viewed and snapped............
Heals is one of the best home stores in London and is also home to this amazing spiral staircase. Called the Brewer Staircase it was completed in 1916.
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