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Candid in front of Rialto bridge,Venice
The first dry crossing of the Grand Canal was a pontoon bridge built in 1181 byNicolò Barattieri. It was called the Ponte della Moneta, presumably because of the mint that stood near its eastern entrance.
Maintenance was vital for the timber bridge. It was partly burnt in the revolt led byBajamonte Tiepolo in 1310. In 1444, it collapsed under the weight of a crowd watching a boat parade and it collapsed again in 1524.The development and importance of the Rialto market on the eastern bank increased traffic on the floating bridge, so it was replaced in 1255 by a wooden bridge. This structure had two inclined ramps meeting at a movable central section, that could be raised to allow the passage of tall ships. The connection with the market eventually led to a change of name for the bridge. During the first half of the 15th century, two rows of shops were built along the sides of the bridge. The rents brought an income to the State Treasury, which helped maintain the bridge.
The idea of rebuilding the bridge in stone was first proposed in 1503. Several projects were considered over the following decades. In 1551, the authorities requested proposals for the renewal of the Rialto Bridge, among other things. Plans were offered by famous architects, such as Jacopo Sansovino, Palladio andVignola, but all involved a Classical approach with several arches, which was judged inappropriate to the situation. Michelangelo also was considered as designer of the bridge.
The present stone bridge, a single span designed by Antonio da Ponte, was finally completed in 1591. It is similar to the wooden bridge it succeeded. Two inclined ramps lead up to a central portico. On either side of the portico, the covered ramps carry rows of shops. The engineering of the bridge was considered so audacious that architect Vincenzo Scamozzi predicted future ruin. The bridge has defied its critics to become one of the architectural icons of Venice.
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The next day the weather was better and after a good breakfast at the "Hotel Steel" we got to work fresh. We managed to get at least one good picture on the south side of the complex, but it is clear that we wanted more. After a double check by the Ochrona, we positioned ourselves near the oxygen station and waited there in the din of the huge facilities. Two Qarmet locomotives were active at the same time and posed for us: TEM2UM-907 was shunting scrap for the steel converter, while TEM1-1697 was moving into the plant. Under the bridge, i.e. below us, the Ochrona was active and checking the fence. We noticed very clearly that we were not welcome and went in search of another place.
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Oblast Karaganda, Temirtau, Карагандинская область, Темиртау
JSC Qarmet, АО «Кармет»
ТЭМ1-1697
ТЭМ2YM-907
Palm Warblers are small songbirds, but they are on the larger side for a warbler and have a fuller looking belly. Their posture is more upright than a typical warbler and more like a pipit—especially noticeable when they are on the ground. Their tails and legs are longer than most warblers contributing to the pipitlike shape.
Palm Warblers are dull brownish-olive above with yellow under the tail and throat. The outside corners of their tails flash white in flight. In eastern birds the belly is yellow, while in western birds the belly is white. Sexes are similar, and during the breeding season they have a rusty cap and some rusty streaking on the belly. Nonbreeding birds have paler yellow undertails and a dull brown crown.
Two cruise ships are docked side-by-side at the cruise terminal in St. Kitts. Not sure what the structure in the middle of the shot is but it gave nice symmetry to it.
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In order to create some kind of balance on the plates tonight, I made a colorful, and odd, "salad" to go with the main.
Went for a walk, some some lizards, that's a good day. This handsome little critter is a side-blotched lizard (Uta sp.), common across the southwest. Everything eats them (birds, snakes, bigger lizards), so they're wary, but if you get down at their level, you can often get quite close.
My declaration of love to side roads. -Seen on a recent road trip; Havelland, Brandenburg 2024. - Project: Rural Areas
Last one from St Michael's Mount, although I do have a few more but I'll save them for a rainy day.
This is a view not a lot of people get to see unless you're on a plane or a boat. Thankfully with my drone, I was able to fly around the island to get a shot from this angle, we were warned not to fly over the mount so I just flew around the side and back again.
The evening light was absolutely gorgeous, giving the mount a lovely glow
During the quarter-final match England vs. Sweden, which I watched in my favourite Donaukanal bar Adria. The latest contribution to my series 'Shot from the Beer Table'.
How is it possible that someone who likes football as much as I do can be distracted from such an important match? Muddy Waters will tell you the answer in this song: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv4bMErP07o
Struggled to get a selfie here (on the west side). I forgot my remote and it was quite crowded! I must have looked crazy setting my camera on a step and running to the edge...haha I think I am mostly over taking sps in public.
I love watching orcas swim along with their family. They tell us the importance of family and happiness is by our side.
Orcius Orca (Luna and Ran)
9-12-2020