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L'ultima in fondo è la rosa fiorita dopo la nevicata di fine dicembre. È sempre splendida, così come quella fotografata vicino all'albero di limoni. Tanto belle da sembrare finte. Hanno resistito a tutto : pioggia, forte vento, gelo.... E infondono forza
Ogni mattina è una nuova luce, nuova lezione di vita da imparare . Sapendo che la felicità ti rende gentile, i dolori umano, i fallimenti umile e le prove forte, tra una lacrima e un sorriso trova sempre la voglia di guardare il giorno con la speranza nel cuore...
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Genova
Always her..., beautiful. ( the rose that bloomed after the December snowfall )
Every morning is a new light, a new lesson of life to learn. Knowing that happiness, makes you kind, the sorrows understanding, the failures humble and the trials strong, between a tear and a smile always find the desire to look at the day with the hope in your heart....
As a Protestant town, Rothenburg not only suffered from a permanent conflict of loyalties with the Catholic Lord of the town, the Habsburg Emperor, but was also condemned to economic ruin by passing armies, billeted soldiery, contributions obtained through coercion, and pillage. It was captured several times by the military (1631, 1645), and it population was decimated by plague.
Rothenburg still retained its Imperial credentials for a further one hundred and fifty years. This finally came to an end in 1802 and 1803, when the town fell to the Kingdom of Bavaria as part of Napoleon’s reallocation of lands. In addition, the western part of its former territories was ceded to Württemberg in 1810.
In around 970, the Eastern Franconian nobleman Reinger founded the Parish of Detwang in the Tauber Valley, just below the eventual site of the town of Rothenburg. The Parish Church of St. Peter and Paul was the parent church of the later town church of St. James.
Around 1080, the Counts of Komburg built a fortress on the so-called “Vinegar Jug” (next to the Infirmary). In 1116 the family endowed its largesse on the Convent of Komburg (near Schwäbisch Hall) and the Monastery of Neumünster in Würzburg.
It's always amazing to come across these old homes and find them still standing. This one was a little south of Hwy. 2 east of Farmer, Washington.
Constructive criticism always appreciated.
This is a re-edit. The improvements are seen mostly in the detail of the sand and grass, and in the crop.
Muskegon State Park, Muskegon, Michigan
I love trees..These trees are along the Mississippi River bank... As the result from flooding and the river receding throughout years the, the soil has eroded and the tree's roots are exposed..
Trees are survivors! Look at all they go through and they still thrive!
Have a beautiful day everyone!
Same tree, different angle, captured on the way back down the trail. Another shot of this really cool, gnarly tree that made it's way over rocks, around other growth and off the beaten path. Somehow it still survives.
I know I have said it before but it just amazes me what nature is capable of. Walking miles in this canyon, seeing what nature has done was just mesmerizing. This is one fall expample of what I saw and captured!! Kris...
With its splendid location and charming medieval atmosphere hardly any other town is able to captivate its visitors in quite the same way as Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria. A walk through this small town is an unforgettable encounter with bygone centuries. The imposing building of the Town Hall, stately towers, massive fortifications, churches and patrician houses are witnesses to a mighty imperial past.
An imperial castle dating back to 1142 represents the beginning of the town. Elevated to a Free Imperial City in 1274, Rothenburg became one of the most important city states of the Middle Ages. In 1631, during the Thirty Years War, Rothenburg was taken by imperial troops. Ex-Mayor Nusch saved the town by drinking nearly 13 cups of wine in a single gulp, the so-called "Master draught".
Losing its importance in the following centuries, Rothenburg’s medieval center remained untouched. In the Romantic era, the town was discovered by painters and poets and became a symbol of the Middle Ages in Germany.
This was changed by the Thirty Years’ War. As a Protestant town, Rothenburg not only suffered from a permanent conflict of loyalties with the Catholic Lord of the town, the Habsburg Emperor, but was also condemned to economic ruin by passing armies, billeted soldiery, contributions obtained through coercion, and pillage. It was captured several times by the military (1631, 1645), and it population was decimated by plague.
Rothenburg still retained its Imperial credentials for a further one hundred and fifty years. This finally came to an end in 1802 and 1803, when the town fell to the Kingdom of Bavaria as part of Napoleon’s reallocation of lands. In addition, the western part of its former territories was ceded to Württemberg in 1810.
Beech forests is now bare, but some still proudly display their colors. I love those trees.
Resilienti
Il bosco di Faggi é ormai nudo, ma qualcuno mostra con orgoglio ancora i propri colori. Amo quegli alberi.
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Rothenburg ob der Tauber (or Rothenburg odT or just Rothenburg) is a town on the Romantic Road in Bavaria, Germany, about halfway in between Frankfurt and Munich. It is known for its medieval center (Altstadt), seemingly untouched by the passage of time, encircled by the undamaged 14th century town wall. In the Middle Ages, Rothenburg was a free imperial city, reaching its apex of prosperity under Bürgermeister Heinrich Toppler in the 15th century with a large population of 6,000 - much larger than Frankfurt and Munich at that time. Now Rothenburg is a small town and a big tourist attraction.
We were traveling Northeast from the Grand Tetons to the Yellowstone south entrance and met these powerful and resilient herd. Its was a marvelous sight to watch them this close. They gave the sense of freedom, embedding lively soul in the otherwise bland landscape.
After a few minutes they just moved from the road to the grasslands. This was a quick stop and didn't got enough time to roll down the windows and click them. I shot it right from the drivers seat, the little dirt and specks you see are the hanging corpses of the dead bugs sticking to the windshield!
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a small town with a big reputation. Nowhere else will you find such a wealth of original buildings dating from the Middle Ages. You can't help but ask yourself whether time has stood still, as you amble past the beautiful old houses, secluded squares and tucked-away corners of the old quarter, where towers, taverns and town gates alternate with fountains, fortifications and former storehouses.
With its splendid location and charming medieval atmosphere hardly any other town is able to captivate its visitors in quite the same way as Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria. A walk through this small town is an unforgettable encounter with bygone centuries. The imposing building of the Town Hall, stately towers, massive fortifications, churches and patrician houses are witnesses to a mighty imperial past.
An imperial castle dating back to 1142 represents the beginning of the town. Elevated to a Free Imperial City in 1274, Rothenburg became one of the most important city states of the Middle Ages. In 1631, during the Thirty Years War, Rothenburg was taken by imperial troops. Ex-Mayor Nusch saved the town by drinking nearly 13 cups of wine in a single gulp, the so-called "Master draught".
Losing its importance in the following centuries, Rothenburg’s medieval center remained untouched. In the Romantic era, the town was discovered by painters and poets and became a symbol of the Middle Ages in Germany.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber offers each facet of romanticism: the city itself with its picturesque lanes, sleepy corners and lovingly restored buildings invite a stroll through a long-forgotten time.
A thousand years of history and a fairytale setting mix with cosmopolitan hospitality to create the very special charm of the town.
With his mural, artist Jamie Janx Johnston wants to normalize the fact that men seek help and encourage suicide prevention among men.
Avec sa murale, l’artiste Jamie Janx Johnston souhaite normaliser le fait que les hommes demandent de l’aide et encourager la prévention du suicide chez les hommes.
Montreal, Canada
Dans un taillis enneigé ...une surprise. (in a coppice full of snow, a surprise)
Morillon, Haute Savoie, France
47741 'Resilient' passes CoedKernew on the South Wales mainline with the evening post. Taken circa 1998. Canon EOS3, EF50 F1.4, Fuji Superior 200.
Perched atop a 160 foot rock and surrounded on three sides by the North Sea, these dramatic and evocative cliff-top ruins were once an impregnable fortress. Dating to the 5th century, the castle is steeped in Scottish history. Perhaps the most important event was the siege of the castle in 1652, where the brave soldiers, protecting the Honours of Scotland, were the last resistance against Cromwell's English army before falling after 8 months.