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These are just a few of hundreds of shops selling jade in Hotan. One can find jade on mats on street corners and at high-end jade factory showrooms.
The Hotan area has been trading jade to central plains China for at least 4,000 years, based on the chemical signature of jade found in ancient Chinese tombs, more than 1,500 years before the start of the Silk Road in 138 BCE. It is called Hotan jade though it comes from rivers all along the Kunlun Mountains in southern Xinjiang. The Kunlun Mountains and their rivers were the source of the vast majority of jade for central plains China for much of China's history.
See all 200 Hotan images organized into twelve sets in my Hotan Flickr collection
Read extensive information about visiting Hotan at Central Asia Traveler on Hotan - Ancient Kingdom of Jade and Silk, including sightseeing, maps, transportation, dining and lodging.
114 Pictures in 2014. 49.The Weather Outside is Frightful!
Taken at The Regency, Laguna Woods, California. © 2014 All Rights Reserved.
My images are not to be used, copied, edited, or blogged without my explicit permission.
Please!! NO Glittery Awards or Large Graphics...Buddy Icons are OK. Thank You!
Blue skies may be delightful at times but in the midst of severe drought, they are frightful. I took these images off the television at lunchtime today ~ unusually warm temperatures, gusting Santa Ana winds, not a drop of rain in sight. We're under Red Flag warnings, which means severe fire danger. I hope I don't see any fire more devastating than the two pictured. These are frightening enough!
I'm going to be scarce this week, my Flickr friends! I'm spending the next three days with Amy, my daughter, I'm happy to say!
Thanks so much for showing up and for your support! Have a wonderful week, yourselves! I'll get back to you again after Friday!
Comiket is a twice yearly expo of doujin manga, by fans, amateurs and professional manga artists. There are thousands of exhibitors, hundreds of thousands of visitors, and a hell of a lot of cosplay.
Celebrate World Sight Day with Sound for Sight
Charlotte Kelly (photo by Warren Millar)
Produced by TALENTBANQ in support of Sightsavers
Thursday October 11th, 2018
Doors 6:30pm. Music from 7pm.
St Paul’s Church, Bedford St
Covent Garden
London
WC2E 9ED
To buy tickets click here
BUY TICKETS
Sound for Sight 2018 Line-up:-
Charlotte Kelly (Soul II Soul)
Mo Pleasure (Earth, Wind & Fire)
Dave Swift (Jools Holland)
Georgia and the Vintage Youth
Joe Slater
Professor Dan Reinstein
Denise Leigh
Sound for Sight is raising funds and awareness towards Sightsavers’ work eliminating the World’s leading cause of preventable blindness, trachoma.
Trachoma is a bacterial infection linked to inadequate water and sanitation and passed on by flies. It is referred to as ‘neglected tropical diseases’ and can be prevented and ultimately eliminated entirely.
The Sound for Sight audience will be taken on a spectacular sensory experience during the show that has been carefully curated by Sound for Sight Founder, Laura Westcott and ‘Mo Pleasure’ the former Music Director of Earth, Wind & Fire.
Charlotte Kelly, Soul II Soul
Charlotte rose to fame in the mid 1990s as one of the lead singers of British R&B group Soul II Soul, with hit songs “Back to Life” and “Keep on Movin”.
Charlotte was born blind at birth with no sight at all in her left eye and virtually none in her right eye.
“I am very excited and delighted to perform at Sound for Sight because being blind from birth, sound is one of the most important tools we possess as blind and visually impaired people. So, treatment and eradication of blindness is a blessing for the growth on the human experience.” – Charlotte Kelly
Denise Leigh
Denise made her operatic debut in 2003 by winning Channel 4’s Operatunity and playing the role of Gilda in Verdi’s Rigoletto at the London Coliseum.
Since then, Denise has sung all over the world and was honoured to headline the London 2012 Paralympic opening ceremony.
Both Denise and her husband Stefan (who will accompany Denise on piano) are visually impaired with a visually impaired son.
“The treatment and eradication of blindness, in all it’s forms, is a cause very close to our hearts and we are delighted to be performing at Sound for Sight to help fund research and treatment.” Denise and Stefan
Mo Pleasure
Mo is a renowned multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer. Mo began his professional music career playing bass guitar with Ray Charles. In 1993, Mo became a member of the legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire, and ascended to become the band’s musical director from 1994-2001.
Mo has performed with Stevie Wonder, Nile Rogers, Bette Midler, Roberta Flack, Amy Winehouse to name a few… He also played keys for Michael Jackson on his final comeback tour at the O2.
Dave Swift
Dave joined Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra in 1991 as his resident bass player, and has played with him ever since! He is one of the UK’s finest, high-profile bass players and boasts a musician’s portfolio that is second to none, having played for an array of renowned artists, from George Benson and Chaka Khan to Eric Clapton and Paul Simon.
Professor Dan Reinstein
Dan is a pioneer in laser eye surgery and Founded the London Vision Clinic. He is also a very talented saxophonist and often accompanies Mo Pleasure at London’s iconic 606 Club.
Georgia & The Vintage Youth
A 22 year old Essex Girl with big blonde hair, a spine-tingling voice and a master of the retro jazz/swing style of music that is both vintage and fresh (hence the name of the band).
Georgia’s sound is contagious and subconsciously gets you tapping your feet, whilst her ballads are stripped back allowing Georgia’s strong and iconic vocal to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end.
Joe Slater
A 22-year-old lad from Liverpool who blurs the lines between Blues, Soul and Rock ‘n’ Roll whilst taking inspiration from The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen and Oasis.
“With his raspy voice, perfect pitch and soulful delivery, Slater is unquestionably destined for stardom….” London Hollywood
Don’t miss what promises to be an extraordinary night for a very worthy cause on World Sight Day.
Spotted in the Waterford Outdoor Mall area outside of Barnes & Noble. We saw some guys in there (B&N), one of which was dressed in a labcoat holding a bunny. Only someone that cool could be the proud owner of this set of wheels.
Celebrate World Sight Day with Sound for Sight
Produced by TALENTBANQ in support of Sightsavers
Thursday October 11th, 2018
Doors 6:30pm. Music from 7pm.
St Paulâs Church, Bedford St
Covent Garden
London
WC2E 9ED
Sound for Sight 2018 Line-up:-
Charlotte Kelly (Soul II Soul)
Mo Pleasure (Earth, Wind & Fire)
Dave Swift (Jools Holland)
Georgia and the Vintage Youth
Joe Slater
Professor Dan Reinstein
Denise Leigh
Sound for Sight is raising funds and awareness towards Sightsaversâ work eliminating the Worldâs leading cause of preventable blindness, trachoma.
Trachoma is a bacterial infection linked to inadequate water and sanitation and passed on by flies. It is referred to as âneglected tropical diseasesâ and can be prevented and ultimately eliminated entirely.
The Sound for Sight audience will be taken on a spectacular sensory experience during the show that has been carefully curated by Sound for Sight Founder, Laura Westcott and âMo Pleasureâ the former Music Director of Earth, Wind & Fire.
Charlotte Kelly, Soul II Soul
Charlotte rose to fame in the mid 1990s as one of the lead singers of British R&B group Soul II Soul, with hit songs âBack to Lifeâ and âKeep on Movinâ.
Charlotte was born blind at birth with no sight at all in her left eye and virtually none in her right eye.
âI am very excited and delighted to perform at Sound for Sight because being blind from birth, sound is one of the most important tools we possess as blind and visually impaired people. So, treatment and eradication of blindness is a blessing for the growth on the human experience.â â Charlotte Kelly
Denise Leigh
Denise made her operatic debut in 2003 by winning Channel 4âs Operatunity and playing the role of Gilda in Verdiâs Rigoletto at the London Coliseum.
Since then, Denise has sung all over the world and was honoured to headline the London 2012 Paralympic opening ceremony.
Both Denise and her husband Stefan (who will accompany Denise on piano) are visually impaired with a visually impaired son.
âThe treatment and eradication of blindness, in all itâs forms, is a cause very close to our hearts and we are delighted to be performing at Sound for Sight to help fund research and treatment.â Denise and Stefan
Mo Pleasure
Mo is a renowned multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer. Mo began his professional music career playing bass guitar with Ray Charles. In 1993, Mo became a member of the legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire, and ascended to become the bandâs musical director from 1994-2001.
Mo has performed with Stevie Wonder, Nile Rogers, Bette Midler, Roberta Flack, Amy Winehouse to name a few⦠He also played keys for Michael Jackson on his final comeback tour at the O2.
Dave Swift
Dave joined Jools Hollandâs Rhythm and Blues Orchestra in 1991 as his resident bass player, and has played with him ever since! He is one of the UKâs finest, high-profile bass players and boasts a musicianâs portfolio that is second to none, having played for an array of renowned artists, from George Benson and Chaka Khan to Eric Clapton and Paul Simon.
Professor Dan Reinstein
Dan is a pioneer in laser eye surgery and Founded the London Vision Clinic. He is also a very talented saxophonist and often accompanies Mo Pleasure at Londonâs iconic 606 Club.
Georgia & The Vintage Youth
A 22 year old Essex Girl with big blonde hair, a spine-tingling voice and a master of the retro jazz/swing style of music that is both vintage and fresh (hence the name of the band).
Georgiaâs sound is contagious and subconsciously gets you tapping your feet, whilst her ballads are stripped back allowing Georgiaâs strong and iconic vocal to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end.
Joe Slater
A 22-year-old lad from Liverpool who blurs the lines between Blues, Soul and Rock ânâ Roll whilst taking inspiration from The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen and Oasis.
âWith his raspy voice, perfect pitch and soulful delivery, Slater is unquestionably destined for stardomâ¦.â London Hollywood
Donât miss what promises to be an extraordinary night for a very worthy cause on World Sight Day.
In a sight that probably hasn't been seen in many years, a string of streamline passenger cars painted in aspen gold passes a black and gold GP9 under the former D&RGW Midvale signal bridge. Views like this were once probably very common, but only just recently has it been able to be replicated thanks to the efforts by the Heber Valley Railroad to remember their heritage.
We've all been there.
Gone for a walk, camera in tow, enjoying the sights, the smells, and the sounds.
Sometimes we spot a surprise.
Over there, just off to the left, barely in full view, it catches our eye. Movement.
We recognize the shape but it is out of place, challenging our minds to reason.
Is it what I think it is? What is it doing there? This isn't happenstance. Why is it there? What meaning does it have, and to whom?
But we click because it is beautiful. The lighting, the breeze, the shape, and yet all the while our minds are wondering. Why?
For me the focus was on the movement. I didn't take in the whole picture until much later. It was a slow reveal, and so it shall be for you too...
(best on black)
Meet the Rowdy Rams, the elite unit of dwarf infantry that’s all brawn, no brains, and all the swagger of a goat on a caffeine high. These young, testosterone-fueled warriors are known for their unmatched zeal in battle and their utter lack of concern for personal safety—or tact. Equipped with two-handed battle hammers that can split thick skull of the stoniest troll (or it’s toes if that’s all they can reach), they charge into the fray with a confidence that’s only slightly overshadowed by their loud and boisterous war cries. The sight of them, donned in the luxurious white fur of mountain rams, is enough to make orcs question whether they’re fighting seasoned soldiers or a particularly aggressive flock of mountain goats.
The Rowdy Rams have a knack for turning every skirmish into a raucous brawl and every battle plan into a series of loud, chaotic charges. Their strategy might lack finesse, but their sheer audacity and determination ensure they make an unforgettable impression as they lead the charge to punch holes in the thickest of enemy lines.
…I originally had a more serious narrative in mine but decided to throw the key variables along with “funny” into chat GPT and it came up with about 75% of the above. It kinda feels like cheating but I was genuinely chuckling at the result and decided to share.
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When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.
The gold standard for adaptable, reconfigurable control room consoles, our award-winning Sight-Line console series provides users with flexibility in any technical environment. Sight-Line consoles can accommodate the broadest range of users who need to adjust and set sight lines and viewing angles, customized to their personal needs simply and quickly.
This technical furniture features the Versa-Trak monitor support system that offers the ultimate adjustability.
Monitor viewing angles and sight lines are easily optimized based on personal needs.
english
Cape Finisterre (Galician: Cabo Fisterra) is a rock-bound peninsula on the west coast of Galicia, Spain.
Cape Finisterre is sometimes said to be the westernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula. However, this is not true, since Cabo da Roca, in Portugal, actually the westernmost point of Continental Europe, is about 16.5 km farther west. The name of Cape Finisterre, like that of Finistère in France, derives from the Latin name Finis Terrae, which literally means "End of the earth".
Monte Facho is the name of the mountain on Cape Finisterre, which has a peak that is 238 meters above sea level. A prominent lighthouse is at the top of Monte Facho. The seaside town of Fisterra is nearby.
Geography
Cape Finisterre has some spectacular beaches, including O Rostro, Arnela, Mar de Fora, Langosteira, Riveira, and Corbeiro. Many of the beaches are framed by steep cliffs leading down to the Mare Tenebrosum (or dark sea, the name of the Atlantic in the Middle Ages).
There are several rocks in this area associated with religious legends, such as the "holy stones", the "stained wine stones", the "stone chair", and the tomb of the Celtic crone-goddess Orcabella.
Pilgrimage
Cape Finisterre is the final destination for many pilgrims on the Way of St. James, the pilgrimage to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Cape Finisterre is about a 90-km walk from Santiago de Compostela. It is a recent tradition for pilgrims to burn their clothes or boots at the end of their journey at Cape Finisterre.
The origin of the pilgrimage to Finisterre is not certain. However, it is believed to date from pre-Christian times and was possibly associated with Finisterre's status as the "edge of the world". The tradition continued in medieval times, when "hospitals" were established to cater to pilgrims along the route from Santiago de Compostela to Finisterre.
Some pilgrims continue on to Muxia, which is a day's walk away.
Português
O Cabo Finisterra (em galego: Cabo Fisterra) é um promontório de granito, de uma altura de 600 m, situado no concelho de Finisterra, província da Corunha, na Galiza (Espanha), e constituindo uma península de 3 km de comprimento.
O cabo serve de linha divisória entre as Rias Baixas e as Rias Altas galegas
O emblemático cabo obteve a distinção de Patrimônio Europeu a 19 de Março de 2007, tornando-se um dos trinta bens escolhidos pela União Europeia como elementos com um "papel essencial na história e na identidade da Europa".
Última etapa do Caminho de Santiago
Localizado ao redor de 90 km de Santiago de Compostela, é destino final para parte dos peregrinos do caminho de Santiago. Esta tradição, que parece remontar séculos atrás, poderia provir quer do culto à Ara Solis (culto em honra do Sol) quer na existência de hospitais em Cee, Corcubión e a mesma Finisterra
Outras lendas e tradições
No vizinho Monte do Facho, existia um menir fincado de pé contra o qual os casais, seguindo ritos celtas, copulariam para melhorar a fertilidade. O menir seria demolido no século XVIII por clérigos locais.
Há também, perto do lugar uma série de pedras ligadas a lendas religiosas: as pedras santas, as pedras manchadas de vinho, a cadeira de pedra, etc. Há autores que identificam o cabo Finisterra com o antigo Promontório Nerio dos geógrafos romanos, enquanto outros situam neste lugar a Ara Solis, na qual se praticava o culto ao Sol.
O farol
O farol foi construído em 1853. A torre mede 17 metros e a sua luz, situada a 143 metros altura acima do nível do mar, alcança mais das 30 milhas náuticas. A constante névoa do Inverno provocou que lhe acrescentasse uma sirena em 1888, a Vaca de Finisterra, para avisar aos navegantes do perigo existente. Ainda assim, foi palco de naufrágios, como em 1870, quando o Monitor Captain se afundou levando 482 pessoas da sua tripulação no acontecimento mais lutuoso desta costa.
A torre, feita de cantaria, é de base octogonal, e acaba numa cornija sobre a que se apoia a varanda. Em cima fica a abóbada, com uma lanterna poligonal.
Batalhas do Cabo Finisterra
Foi palco de duas batalhas navais entre o Reino Unido e França, com vitória em ambos os casos para o Reino Unido.. A primeira teve lugar durante a guerra da sucessão austríaca, a 3 de Maio de 1747, enquanto a segunda ocorreu a 22 de Julho de 1805, durante as Guerras Napoleônicas.
Assignment: PCA85 – Barriers
Deadline: November 15, 2009 (two weeks)
Image Tag: pca85
From: gfpeck
Mission: For this assignment I'd like you to capture an image that represents a barrier. You can interpret this as literally or conceptually as you’d like (use your imagination). The barrier can be a simple as a crossing arm or a picket fence. Or you could take an attempt at a cultural or social barrier.
Some examples of the more literal interpretation:
www.flickr.com/photos/manuel_atienzar/3128050421/
www.flickr.com/photos/vogelium/187744625/
www.flickr.com/groups/74319106@N00/
Help with a more abstract interpretation can be found here:
The current assignment is "barriers". I wanted to show how bad eyesight can be a barrier to everyday life. I ended up having a desire to break the barriers of photographic rules!
The first barrier I overcame was lack of light. I used ISO 3200 on my new camera and was quite pleased with the result.
The second barrier was normal composition rules. I focused on the door to leave the rest fuzzy and oof. I also cropped and made the door dangerously close to the centre of frame.
The third barrier was colour. Not very exciting so I converted the image to b&w and added a blue tint.
The fourth barrier was my perception of the result, which still didn't match up to expectations. So, I applied a very slight glow to the highlights and some more grain - but not a lot! Hehe!
I wanted to show how bad eyesight can be a real barrier if you don't have any means of correcting it!
I ended up getting angry with conventional wisdom on photography 'rules' and broke them a little. :)
I hope I still ended up with something worth looking at. Something which was a little peaceful, perhaps. Something to rest your eyes on.
Post processing carried out in PSE5
exif
Camera: Nikon D300S
Exposure: 0.077 sec (1/13)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 60 mm
ISO Speed: 3200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Yea X6
You've got my eyes
And we can't see, what you'll be, you can't disguise
But either way, I will pray, you will be wise
Pretty soon you will see, tears in my eyes..
[ Travis - My Eyes ]
Lads, I present to you Aaki. *ehem* [again]
>No editing done, only cropped a bit from the left.<
Leprosy can damage the nerves required to blink which can cause cataracts and even blindness if the cornea dries enough to crack. Many cataract surgeries can restore vision and give back the independence they had prior to contracting leprosy.
Qura'anic relics displayed at Archives Section of the Central Library of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Bahawalpur (Punjabi, Urdu: بہاولپور), is a city in Punjab, Pakistan. The city used to be the capital of the Bahawalpur princely state, now the Bahawalpur District. It is the 13th most populous metropolitan area of Pakistan.
The princely state of Bahawalpur was founded in 1802 by Nawab Mohammad Bahawal Khan II after the break-up of the Durrani Empire. The city is over 4.51 kilometres long. Nawab Mohammad Bahawal Khan III signed a treaty with the British on 22 February 1833, guaranteeing the independence of the Nawab. The state acceded to Pakistan on 7 October 1947 when Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V Bahadur decided to join Pakistan fifty days after independence.
Continuing my current obsession with earrings, a collection of girls wearing massive hoop earrings.
Back in the day, when I still wore earrings, I loved the tug on my lobes. They were small ball closure rings. These not only swing from the lobes, but most are big enough to touch the neck or shoulders, or drag on clothing. Hoops this size force a girl to concentrate more on how she holds and moves her head, adding a minor restriction. Sort of light bondage in plain sight.
Borzoi: GCH. Raynbo's Run for the Roses
Ibizan: GCH. Serandida Abbaio La Contessa Scalza, SC, NAJ
Deerhound: CH. Foxcliffe Chelsea Piers (group 2)
What a phenomenal sight to behold when the moon is at this phase. So much to see and very popular areas for astronomers to image. This was taken back in April 2020. 6 panel mosaic. 600 frames in total.
Skywatcher 130P AZ GOTO, AA GPCAM2 290C, x2 barlow
Celebrate World Sight Day with Sound for Sight
Charlotte Kelly (photo by Warren Millar)
Produced by TALENTBANQ in support of Sightsavers
Thursday October 11th, 2018
Doors 6:30pm. Music from 7pm.
St Paul’s Church, Bedford St
Covent Garden
London
WC2E 9ED
To buy tickets click here
BUY TICKETS
Sound for Sight 2018 Line-up:-
Charlotte Kelly (Soul II Soul)
Mo Pleasure (Earth, Wind & Fire)
Dave Swift (Jools Holland)
Georgia and the Vintage Youth
Joe Slater
Professor Dan Reinstein
Denise Leigh
Sound for Sight is raising funds and awareness towards Sightsavers’ work eliminating the World’s leading cause of preventable blindness, trachoma.
Trachoma is a bacterial infection linked to inadequate water and sanitation and passed on by flies. It is referred to as ‘neglected tropical diseases’ and can be prevented and ultimately eliminated entirely.
The Sound for Sight audience will be taken on a spectacular sensory experience during the show that has been carefully curated by Sound for Sight Founder, Laura Westcott and ‘Mo Pleasure’ the former Music Director of Earth, Wind & Fire.
Charlotte Kelly, Soul II Soul
Charlotte rose to fame in the mid 1990s as one of the lead singers of British R&B group Soul II Soul, with hit songs “Back to Life” and “Keep on Movin”.
Charlotte was born blind at birth with no sight at all in her left eye and virtually none in her right eye.
“I am very excited and delighted to perform at Sound for Sight because being blind from birth, sound is one of the most important tools we possess as blind and visually impaired people. So, treatment and eradication of blindness is a blessing for the growth on the human experience.” – Charlotte Kelly
Denise Leigh
Denise made her operatic debut in 2003 by winning Channel 4’s Operatunity and playing the role of Gilda in Verdi’s Rigoletto at the London Coliseum.
Since then, Denise has sung all over the world and was honoured to headline the London 2012 Paralympic opening ceremony.
Both Denise and her husband Stefan (who will accompany Denise on piano) are visually impaired with a visually impaired son.
“The treatment and eradication of blindness, in all it’s forms, is a cause very close to our hearts and we are delighted to be performing at Sound for Sight to help fund research and treatment.” Denise and Stefan
Mo Pleasure
Mo is a renowned multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer. Mo began his professional music career playing bass guitar with Ray Charles. In 1993, Mo became a member of the legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire, and ascended to become the band’s musical director from 1994-2001.
Mo has performed with Stevie Wonder, Nile Rogers, Bette Midler, Roberta Flack, Amy Winehouse to name a few… He also played keys for Michael Jackson on his final comeback tour at the O2.
Dave Swift
Dave joined Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra in 1991 as his resident bass player, and has played with him ever since! He is one of the UK’s finest, high-profile bass players and boasts a musician’s portfolio that is second to none, having played for an array of renowned artists, from George Benson and Chaka Khan to Eric Clapton and Paul Simon.
Professor Dan Reinstein
Dan is a pioneer in laser eye surgery and Founded the London Vision Clinic. He is also a very talented saxophonist and often accompanies Mo Pleasure at London’s iconic 606 Club.
Georgia & The Vintage Youth
A 22 year old Essex Girl with big blonde hair, a spine-tingling voice and a master of the retro jazz/swing style of music that is both vintage and fresh (hence the name of the band).
Georgia’s sound is contagious and subconsciously gets you tapping your feet, whilst her ballads are stripped back allowing Georgia’s strong and iconic vocal to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end.
Joe Slater
A 22-year-old lad from Liverpool who blurs the lines between Blues, Soul and Rock ‘n’ Roll whilst taking inspiration from The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen and Oasis.
“With his raspy voice, perfect pitch and soulful delivery, Slater is unquestionably destined for stardom….” London Hollywood
Don’t miss what promises to be an extraordinary night for a very worthy cause on World Sight Day.