Blick in den blauen Himmel

Aman Park.

Wasserturm Lüneburg

Taking advantage of smoke from burning garden waste at the bottom of the garden

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St. MICHAEL

Freiburg im Breisgau

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Looking up the front column at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center.

... and small bug!:-)

A very short appearance of the full moon last night

reflective day

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.

From my archives, looking up in a staircase.

For Macro Mondays "looking up" theme

"Sleepy" was missing for quite a while - couldn't find him anywhere until I looked up where I heard him snoring his head off high up on the staircase and between the steps .... there he hoped he wouldn't be disturbed :-)

Who is crazy enough and dares disturbing a Sleeping Bear ???

😄 HaPpY CrAzY Tuesday 😄 !!!

Dedicated to CRA (ILYWAMHASAM)

Taken on August 1st, 2021 and uploaded for the group

CrAzY Tuesday

#LookingUp

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

ƒ/2.8

16.9 mm

1/60 Sec

ISO 400

Looking up at the glass roof and a office building at the Amsterdam Central bus terminal.

A clearer picture of this building and information on its surroundings can be be found through the link below.

The Beauty of Transport: Heart of Glass

Manchurian walnut in downtown park