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Juvenile and Adult Bald Eagles who call the Lower Klamath Wildlife Refuge and Tule Lake, California home during the winter.
Last Saturday I went on a hike in Shenandoah National Park (I am up to 22 parks - I know there is a lot more to go but I feel somewhat proud to have this many done). We took the White Oak Canyon trail up from the trailhead near Syria (elevation gain was about 2300 feet I reckon). Six waterfalls were on that trail. These are the lower falls.
This is the most famous residence of Tsar Peter the Great. At present, it houses a complex of stunning statues, a system of canals, fountains and an extensive park. This place has a surprisingly large area and richness of detail.
I took this photo at the first step outside my home and it was the first shot; the rest of the day nothing worthy. Just a silly photo...
Northfleet Lower Lighthouse is located at the corner of a former cement factory, with Tilbury Docks container cranes across the River Thames.
The lower lighthouse at Dovercourt beach.
I think that Dave got it spot on when he titled his most excellent version 'Lunar' - it really does resemble a lunar lander module.
Not sure if I prefer the solitary lighthouse or with the inclusion of the marker post. Slightly different angles on each one too.
Quite a popular subject this one, difficult to get a new take on it.
nice sunny day on wednesday out on bike into lymm,had to trim my mums bush she has a bad back and dad won't do anything like that.
this was taken at the lower dam just has i clicked a duck splash landed which is what all the spray is
A beautiful view of the Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone from Artist's Point. This waterfall is 308ft - taller than Niagara Falls. Note the V-shaped valley and nearly straight path because of the fast-moving water.
A postcard view looking north in Lower Manhattan, New York's financial district, around 1914. Broadway is the main street in the photo. The Hudson River is at left, and the East River at right.
The tower of the Singer Building is in the foreground. It was built for Singer Sewing Machine Co. The Singer Building had 47 stories. The building had a broad base, but most of its height was in the narrow, ornate tower. It was 612 feet (187) meters high. It was completed in 1908, and was the tallest building in the world for a year. The Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. building took that distinction in 1909. The Singer Building was demolished in 1968.
The Woolworth Building, built for F. W. Woolworth Co. ("five and dime stores") is the most prominent structure. It was 792 feet (241 m) high, and had 57 floors. It became the world's tallest building upon completion in 1913. The Woolworth Building held that title until 1930, when 40 Wall Street and the Chrysler Building were built. The Woolworth Building still stands, though it has been sold. It was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1966.
New York City's Municipal Building, completed in 1914, is at the far right.
There are no skyscrapers in Midtown Manhattan, in the background. That would come later.
This postcard was never written or mailed.
Lots of water in Greenland Creek and coming from the sky. This is the lower portion of Carlton Falls named for Carlton McNeill. Colleen and I met Carlton and his dogs in the 1990's while mountain biking. He gave us his card which advertised free guided trips of Panthertown Valley. It really is a gem of a place. These falls are some work to get to but are really beautiful.
Lower Boddington, Northamptonshire with The Carpenters Arms public house. Claydon, Wormleighton and Fenny Compton are in Warwickshire. Aston-le-Walls and Chipping Warden in Northants...Aug 29 2019.
Lower Calf Creek Falls is developed in early Jurassic age Navajo Sandstone. It is a 126 foot perennial waterfall. For more information: www.utah.com/hike/calf_creek.htm
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Cottages at Lower Swell, Gloucestershire. At the centre of the row is the Pineapple Spa, featured in more detail in the next photo. 20th February 2014.
Basildon Park
Basildon Park estate was bought by Francis Sykes in 1771.
Sykes had made his fortune in the East India Company and required a home befitting his status. He demolished the original house and employed architect John Carr to build the mansion that survives to this day.
The Sykes family owned the house until 1838.
The Morrison family owned Basildon Park from 1838 to 1928. It was originally bought by Liberal MP James Morrison who passed it to his eldest son Charles. On his death it was inherited by his sister Ellen who died just seven months later, leaving it to her nephew Major James Archibald Morrison.
During the Second World War, the estate was requisitioned. It served several purposes including being used by the 101st Airborne Division of the American Army for D-Day training, and later as a prisoner-of-war camp for German and Italian soldiers. This was all vital to the war effort but inevitably resulted in severe damage to the house and estate.
In 1952 Lord and Lady Iliffe bought the semi-ruined Basildon Park.
The couple set about restoring the house sensitively to its former glory, with the addition of modern-day comforts such as central heating, a contemporary kitchen and bathrooms.
They restored the elegant interior and scoured the country searching for 18th-century architectural fixtures and fittings to fill their comfortable new home.
The fine paintings, fabrics and furniture they bought can still be enjoyed by visitors today.
The house and gardens have been featured in several Film and TV drama productions including Pride and Prejudice, Bridgerton, Downtown Abbey, The Gentlemen and The Crown.
Lord and Lady Iliffe gifted the house, together with 400 acres of parkland, to the National Trust in 1978.
Grade I Listed
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Christmas 2024
Basildon Park celebrates twenty years of starring as a filming location this year.
The room decor theme is ‘Your favourite Christmas movie’.
Visitors are invited to admire the sumptuous Christmas trees, bask in the glow of the twinkling lights, and see if they can guess the movie theme of the room.
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The Green Drawing Room
Painting eflected in the mirror:
Rebecca at the Well
by Sebastiano Galeotti
1709
Oil on Canvas