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La cathédrale Notre-Dame-Immaculée de Monaco est un édifice romano-byzantin érigé à Monaco sous le principat de Charles III. Elle est l'église principale de l'archidiocèse monégasque.
The Notre-Dame-Immaculate Cathedral of Monaco is a Roman-Byzantine building erected in Monaco under the principality of Charles III. It is the main church of the Monegasque archdiocese.
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Summer sunrise framed by coastal pandanus trees at Gold Coast, Australia
Canon EOS 7D Mark II, Tamron 16-300 mm.
On the road from Cappadocia to Kayseri (a large city in central Anatolia and the capital city of Kayseri Province, central Turkey}.
At this point of the journey I took yet another shot of the foothills of beautiful volcanic Mount Argaeus (Erciyes): a gem to shoot in the crisp spring air.
Canon EOS 60D 70-300mm
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Dahlias have been a floral favourite for generations and it’s easy to see why. Their bright blooms, vast variation, and heart-warming history make these flowers special in many ways. Here are 17 facts about Dahlias.
1. There are currently 42 species of Dahlias
2. Dahlias were the favourite flower of the court of Queen Victoria and Marie Antoinette.
3. When the Dahlia was initially discovered, it was declared a vegetable, due to the fact that the tubers are edible. However, whilst the tubers were part of an Aztec diet, the Dahlia delicacy failed to take off in Europe.
4. Dahlias peak from Mid-Summer, which is later than a lot of other flowers making them a great way to extend your summer flower displays.
5. Dahlias can be found in almost any colour; however, you will not find a blue one. This is not due to a lack of trying; Breeders are still trying to discover a way of creating these blue blooms.
6. Not only is the Dahlia the National flower of Mexico, but it is also the official flower of both San Francisco and Seattle.
7. Depending on the variety, Dahlias can be dainty or daunting and can grow to be 35cm in diameter. Dwarf varieties are great for flower beds, whilst some giant varieties have been known to grow to over 6m tall.
8. The first Double Flower Dahlias varieties were bred in 1815.
9. The Dahlia was first recorded by Westerners back in 1615. Back then they were called by their original name which was Acoctli
10. Dahlias are officially part of the Asteraceae family. This flower family includes some favourites including Asters, Daisies. Sunflowers and Chrysanthemums. These flowers are classed as part of this family due to their astral appearance. The word Asteraeceae derives from the Greek word for star. This is a reference to flowers that resemble a star with surrounding rays.