Wasserturm Lüneburg

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Aman Park.

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/

St. MICHAEL

Second Life

On the trail to Cobble Lookout

I hope everyone enjoys this image! :D

Freiburg im Breisgau

shop ceiling

one of the many courtyards in Leipzig - and exception of the rule: this time in color, not bw

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Façade of the office building FLOAT (2019), Düsseldorf, Media Harbor, Architect: Renzo Piano (Pritzker Architecture Prize 1998) -- Digitally mirrored.

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

Feel it... ✨

#autumnabstract

#electrochemicalcommunication

... and small bug!:-)

A very short appearance of the full moon last night

Building: 40 Bank Street, London

Architect: César Pelli and Associates

Completed 2003

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.

walking in my town