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about the annual cascade of autumn leaves :-)
― Joe L. Wheeler
HBW!!
viburnum, j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, Raleigh, north carolina
With the first significant snowfall of the season in the forecast for where I live on Monday, this shot from the archives seemed appropriate for today.
Happy Early Winter to those who are experiencing it, and a salute as well on this Veterans Day to all who have served!
Elora is a community in the township of Centre Wellington, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. It is well known for its 19th-century limestone architecture, its artistic community and the geographically significant Elora Gorge 788 Full Monte
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is a significant natural feature of South Africa, located in Mpumalanga, and forming the northern part of the Drakensberg escarpment.
It is 25 kilometres (16 mi) in length and is, on average, around 750 metres (2,461 ft) deep.
The Blyderivierpoort Dam, when full, is at an altitude of 665 metres (2,182 ft).
The canyon consists mostly of red sandstone.
The highest point of the canyon, Mariepskop, is 1,944 metres (6,378 ft) above sea level, whilst its lowest point where the river leaves the canyon is slightly less than 561 metres (1,841 ft) above sea level.
This means that by some measure the canyon is 1,383 metres (4,537 ft) deep.
@Wikipedia
The great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) is found throughout Northern Europe, Northern Asia and a significant proportion of North America. They are quite large birds, rivalling the Eurasian Eagle Owl in size. The great grey owl has a large, rounded head and yellow eyes, with light underparts mottled with darker grey feathers. Their wings and back are darker grey with lighter bars.
The great grey owl has a large "facial disk." The facial disk is a concave circle of feathers around the eyes of the bird. It helps to collect sound waves and direct them toward the owl's ears, helping the owl to locate its prey by sound. The great grey owl has the largest facial disk of any bird of prey.
Their diet consists mainly of small mammals and their preferred prey is voles, however they will also eat gophers, weasels, squirrels, rabbits, rats and mice. They nest in dense coniferous forests in most of the northern hemisphere.
The female will lay between two to six eggs at one- to two-day intervals. The female does all of the incubation, which starts when the first egg is laid. After four to six weeks the chicks hatch. The male provides all the food for the young, which is torn into smaller pieces by the female. When food is scarce the female great grey owl will often starve herself in order to feed her chicks, and may lose up to a third of her body weight. The chicks will leave the nest after approximately a month and can fly well after two months. The young stay close to home and are cared for by the female for some time after leaving the nest.
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In significant decline, I was happy to have run into these birds along a beach during my family vacation earlier this year. Hard to believe that it was only a few months ago and at the same time feels like a lifetime.
until you make it. White Christmas is one of the dreams most of us have since their early childhood. As in previous years my home area East Westphalia enjoys a green Christmas time and we have to look back several years to remember significant snowfalls. So please forgive me to fake a little bit by posting an older picture with snow, just to show the younger ones that there was a time with real Winter. Enjoy your holidays. Löhne, Ostwestfalen, Germany
A place of History,Culture and Silence in the bowels of the stressful city of Barcelona
The Former Convalescent Home of Saint Paul is a manificent civic building of the XVII century built for the convalescence of the sick at the neighboring Hospital de la Sant Creu (Hospital of the Saint Cross).
Even though the first stone was laid by the bishop Sentís on 26 March 1629, more than fifty years passed until the building was inaugurated, on 25 January 1680.
The Convalescent Home represented a significant improvement in convalescent care.
The figure of Saint Paul (1687) and the four gargoyles at the corner of the Cloister (1677-1679) are works of the baroque sculptor Lluis Bonifac
Hopefully not the best Osprey shot I upload this year... But it will the most significant Osprey shot I'll upload this year
Why? ... Because it's the first
During the weeks of lock-down there were moments when I wondered if I'd even get to see one of these magnificent birds this year
Thankfully those fears were soon put to rest...
Now can I have one with a fish please Mr 'O'?
The village of Kirkjubøur contains several significant historic sites, including the ruins of the Magnus Cathedral, which dates from around 1300; Saint Olav's Church, from the 12th century; and one of the world's oldest inhabited wooden houses, the Roykstovan farmhouse, which dates to the 11th century and has been occupied by descendants of the same family since 1550. The oldest inhabited house in Europe, it also now serves as a museum,
The next significant place of interest is a wooden cross. It is located on one of the jags. It appeared there especially for the shooting of the film In Search of Capitan Grant (1985). Ai-Petri "played the role" of Patagonia in this film.
На одном зубце для съемок кинофильма «В поисках капитана Гранта» установили деревянный крест, а пейзажи яйлы и грабово-букового леса позволили зрителям перенестись в Патагонию. Для другого фильма («Сердца трех») потребовался перекидной мост, который закрепили к одной из скал. Демонтировать кинематографический реквизит не стали, оставив его на радость туристам и фотографам.
The Tarkine is a vast and significant wilderness in north-west Tasmania, an area of stunning natural beauty and the largest Gondwanan cool-temperate rainforest in Australia. This is our get away destination for today.
I took a cruise on the Pieman River where we saw nature up close and personal, Eagles followed our boat and the photo opportunities were boundless. We had lunch on the river bank and were turned loose to explore the rainforest where I took this, and many other photos.
As ever in Australia, The Tarkine is under threat from mining interests, and the timber industry. Between them they want to build roads, cut down trees and dig a nice mine in this pristine wilderness. Conservationist on the other hand, want The Tarkine declared a national park: fat chance they've got. There's gold, tin and trees in The Tarkine. Get to The Tarkine before it's all gone.
A view of two beautiful, late-nineteenth century Italianate buildings in the 400 block of Pulaski St, catty-corner from the Logan County Courthouse in downtown Lincoln. Both buildings lie within the Lincoln Courthouse Square Historic District that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
The corner building at 429 Pulaski St. was constructed around 1885 and is a contributing building in the district. The two-part commercial building next to it at 425-427 Pulaski St. dates to 1890. With its cast iron front, second story windows with decorative hood molds and a heavy, metal cornice, the structure is identified as a significant building in the district.
Lincoln is the seat of Logan County, which is situated in central Illinois approximately 26 miles northeast of Springfield, the state capitol. The estimated population of Lincoln in 2018 was 13,685.
Significant amount of postproduction in Lightroom and Topaz implemented ;-)
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Ragusa rises on the Iblei Mountains, is located in the south-eastern part of Sicily.
It was completely destroyed by the earthquake of 1693 and was rebuilt in Ragusa Alta and Ragusa Ibla.
This division was the result of various conflicts, but the most significant was undoubtedly that between the two main churches, in particular between the San Giorgiani and the San Giovannesi, who were linked to one or the other church, defending their autonomy.
The baroque historic center of Ragusa, or Ibla, represents the flagship of the city and thanks to the numerous churches and palaces it constitutes the most fascinating and historic part of Ragusa.
Thanks to its baroque architecture, the historic center has been included among the UNESCO world heritage sites.
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Ragusa sorge sui Monti Iblei , è localizzata nella parte sud-orientale della Sicilia .
Fu completamente distrutta dal terremoto del 1693 e fu ricostruita in Ragusa Alta e Ragusa Ibla.
Questa divisione fu il risultato di diversi contrasti, ma il più significativo fu senz’altro quello tra le due Chiese principali, in particolare tra i San Giorgiani e i San Giovannesi, che erano legati all’uno o alla altra chiesa, difendendone la propria autonomia.
Il centro storico barocco di Ragusa, ovverosia Ibla, rappresenta il fiore all’occhiello della città e grazie alle numerose chiese e ai palazzi costituisce la parte più affascinante e storica di Ragusa.
Grazie alla sua architettura barocca, il centro storico è stato inserito dall’Unesco tra i patrimoni mondiali dell’umanità.
A view of the 200 block of S. Sangamon Street as seen from Pulaski St. on an overcast autumn day in late 2020. Remove the automobiles from this photo and one might easily imagine this photo having been taken decades earlier. This part of Sangamon St. is on the western edge of the Lincoln Courthouse Square Historic District that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
The three buildings shown here were all built between the 1890s and 1920s. The buildings on the right and left are contributing properties in the historic district, while the Italianate style Richarts Building (center) is a significant property.
Lincoln is the seat of Logan County, which is situated in central Illinois approximately 26 miles northeast of Springfield, the state capitol. The estimated population of Lincoln in 2018 was 13,685.
Denali has two significant summits: the South Summit is the higher one at 20,310 feet (6,190 m), while the North Summit has an elevation of 19,470 ft (5,934 m). They are both in view here.
A few more perspectives of the highest mountain in North America in comments.
Friday's here! Enjoy!
The Dong Xuan Center is one of the largest Vietnamese shopping centers in Germany and in this image you see a part of the warehouse area.
The towers in the background are two of the more significant buildings which are left of the previous industrial complex.
More information: goo.gl/Ux7972
The Columbia- Wrightsville Bridge is nothing less than one of the most historically significant concrete bridges in the United States. The bridge was the longest multi-span concrete arch bridge in the world when built, and even today it at the very least remains among the longest examples. In addition to its jaw-dropping 28 arch spans each spanning an impressive 185 feet, an additional 20 approach spans (mostly curved t-beams) complete the bridge which is over a mile long in total length. Also, with a 48 foot wide out-to-out deck width containing a 38 foot roadway, this is also a fairly wide bridge for its age as well. The length of the bridge coupled with its width results in a bridge with a footprint of about eight acres!
St. Kevin’s Chapel is a significant monument from the 7th century, representing the architectural and religious developments of early medieval Ireland. Glendalough itself was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century and became one of the most important ecclesiastical centers in Ireland. While the exact date of the chapel’s construction is uncertain, it is clear that it played a vital role in the monastic community.
The chapel is commonly referred to as "St. Kevin’s Kitchen," a name that emerged from a mistaken belief that its bell-tower was a chimney used for cooking. This misinterpretation, while charming, does not reflect the chapel's true purpose as a place of worship and sanctuary for the monastic community.
In particularly harsh winters, Wren populations can deplete significantly by up to as much as 25%. Despite this startling statistic, this is often countered by the large broods created throughout the breeding season. I hope this little guy is one of the lucky ones their fantastic little birds and only weigh as much as a 2p coin .
I recently learned that ravens can apparently change the position of their head feathers at will, which significantly changes their appearance. Imagine if you could change your hairstyle instantaneously according to your mood!
I believe I can recognize this raven between different visits because he's the most flamboyant one and often wears this lion's mane. I also believe he's the dancer in Dance of the Raven.
A view of the commercial buildings on the north side of Lincoln's historic courthouse square. This view looks to the east from the intersection of S. Kickapoo St. and Broadway St., and shows the entire 600 block of Broadway St., along with Lincoln's City Hall and Fire Department building on the northeast corner of Broadway and N. McLean St. All of the properties in this view lie within the Lincoln Courthouse Square Historic District that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
Of the eight buildings shown above, the former Lincoln Savings and Building Association building (c. 1914, Neoclassical) on the near corner and a two-story commercial building at the opposite end of the block (c. 1895, Italianate) are contributing properties in the historic district. City Hall (c. 1886, Romanesque Revival) which sits in the 700 block of Broadway St. across McLean St., is a significant property in the historic district.
The buildings between the former Lincoln Savings and the two-story commercial building at the opposite end of the block are a mix of newer mid-century commercial buildings, and older buildings that have been modernized to the extent that their historic architectural antecedents are basically unrecognizable. These buildings are non-contributing properties within the historic district.
First settled in the 1830s, Lincoln is the only town in the United Stated that was named for Abraham Lincoln before he became president. Mr. Lincoln practiced law here from 1847 to 1859. Lincoln is the seat of Logan County, which is situated in central Illinois approximately 26 miles northeast of Springfield, the state capitol. The population of Lincoln at the 2020 census was 13,288.
South Africa
officially the Motlatse Canyon is a significant natural feature of South Africa, located in Mpumalanga, and forming the northern part of the Drakensberg escarpment.
Located in the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, it is 25 kilometres (16 mi) in length and is, on average, around 750 metres (2,461 ft) deep.
The Blyderivierpoort Dam, when full, is at an altitude of 665 metres (2,182 ft). The canyon consists mostly of red sandstone.
The highest point of the canyon, Mariepskop, is 1,944 metres (6,378 ft) above sea level, whilst its lowest point where the river leaves the canyon is slightly less than 561 metres (1,841 ft) above sea level.
This means that by some measure the canyon is 1,383 metres (4,537 ft) deep.
@Wikipedia
Gangly heron with significant variation in plumage. Distinct dark morph is slate-gray with a white throat, while the palest morph is white with a yellow bill and lores. Pale gray intermediate morphs can also be found. Little Egret can look similar, but it has a darker bill than the white morph of the Western Reef-Heron. Primarily a coastal inhabitant, foraging on shorelines and in estuaries, but can also be found at some inland water bodies. (eBird)
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There were four adults at the wetland. Perhaps parents to the young bird posted here?
Ras al-Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, Dubai, UAE. March 2024.
Slightly bigger than a mallard, these long-necked and small-headed ducks fly with a curved back pointed wings and a tapering tail, making this the best way to distinguish them from other ducks in the UK. The pintail is a 'quarry' species, meaning that it can be legally shot in winter, but - unlike in parts of Europe - it does not appear that shooting is affecting their population status in the UK. The small breeding population and significant winter population make them an Amber List species.
Courtesy: RSPB
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At our wedding on March 4th 1967 this locket was worn by Mrs.F.
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Willem Schellinks' painting "Dutch Ships in the Medway, June 1667" captures a pivotal moment in naval history with remarkable skill and detail. Created in the Dutch Golden Age, this artwork depicts the daring Raid on the Medway, a significant event during the Second Anglo-Dutch War.
Schellinks' composition skillfully conveys the chaotic intensity of the naval engagement. The viewer is drawn into the scene as Dutch ships, powerful and triumphant, navigate the waters of the River Medway in England. The artist's meticulous attention to architectural accuracy and his ability to render the vessels' intricate details highlight his technical prowess.
The painting not only commemorates a victorious naval campaign but also speaks to the broader themes of national pride and maritime power during the 17th century. The Dutch Republic's naval prowess is showcased as they successfully penetrated English defenses, a feat that left an indelible mark on both nations' histories.
Schellinks' work exemplifies the Dutch tradition of marine painting, which often combined meticulous representation of ships and seascapes with a sense of nationalistic pride. "Dutch Ships in the Medway, June 1667" stands as a testament to the artist's ability to capture historical events with artistic finesse, making it an enduring piece of both maritime and art history.
The significant other half decided to make bread for lunch yesterday. As his bread was still proving, not quite ready for the oven, I decided to make some cakes.
The mixture was hastily put together as my immobility does not allow me to stand for long in the kitchen:
6ozs SR flour + 1 tsp baking powder, 4 ozs sugar, 4 ozs marge, 2 eggs - combined in an electric mixer. 4 ozs dried fruit mixed in, mixture put into 12 small paper cases and cooked at 320 for 15 to 20 mins.
Nearly forgot - sprinkled a few flaked almonds on top befpre cooking.
They smelt so good when cooked and as the bread was still cooking, we had a back to front lunch and ate cake first and soup and bread second.
What was is it that Marie-Antoinette said?!
...once of my most favourited pictures on Flickr. A textured work, with textures of Les Brumes.
Just to mention...but it wasn't anything significant, anyway. :)
The Rakaia river It rises in the Southern Alps, travelling 150 kilometres in a generally easterly or southeasterly direction before entering the Pacific Ocean 50 kilometres south of Christchurch. It forms a hapua as it reaches the ocean.
(A hapua is a river-mouth lagoon on a mixed sand and gravel beach, formed at the river-coast interface where a typically braided, although sometimes a meandering river interacts with a coastal environment that is significantly affected by longshore drift.)
From Wikipedia.
Dunham Massey Hall, usually known simply as Dunham Massey, is an English country house in the parish of Dunham Massey in the district of Trafford, near Altrincham, Greater Manchester. It is now a National Trust property, open to the public. During World War I it was the Stamford Military Hospital.
The stately home was designated a Grade One listed-building on 5 March 1959. It has been owned by the National Trust since the death of the 10th and last Earl of Stamford in 1976 Over 340,000 people visited the house in 2014/15, placing it in the ten most popular National Trust houses.
Dunham Massey was built in the early 17th century by the Earls of Warrington, passing to the Earls of Stamford by inheritance; the family still live in part of the house. There were significant alterations, especially internally, at the start of the 20th century. It has historic formal gardens and a deer park. It was formerly in the ancient parish of Bowdon, Cheshire. Wikipedia
There has been a significant amount of rain over the past week or so and as a consequence the route of my daily walk to the North Downs has thrown up some different photo opportunities!
"There is something incredibly nostalgic and significant about the annual cascade of autumn leaves."
Joe L. Wheeler
For more interesting information, check out this link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/09/25/science/how-leaves...
His car is Horizont Agressor LAMBORGHINI with max speed 325 km/h, acceleration to 100 km/h per 3.2 sec and 7-speed preselective transmission. This is a super sport car is the first production car in the world to use an inertial navigation system. The use of gyroscopic sensors and accelerometers allows for more accurate measurements of the vehicle's movement, thereby significantly increasing the quality of its handling.
With significant pressures, back-ups are now necessary and we will proceed into the Ark in threes or fours folks! Japanese Gardens, Toowoomba, Queensland.
A beautiful Alpine Copperhead basks on the shoreline of Lake Eucumbene on a fine autumn evening in the serene Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales.
Taken on a Canon 5D Mark III DSLR with a 15mm Ef mount Canon fish-eye lens.
Olhão is a small town in the Algarve less than 10km from Faro, the main town in the region. The town has a significant tourist interest today but previously fishing was its main activity. Many fishermen provide fish to the famous covered market in Olhão today.
What makes a visit and a walk in Olhão interesting is its architecture. The old fishermen's district is made up of small white houses with cubic shapes. As most houses do not have gardens, terraces are arranged on the roofs and the alleys flowered by the inhabitants. Google
PS With its cubist lines and white-washed walls, the houses of Olhão are a sign of its people’s commercial and emigrational links with Morocco.
We finally got significant snow in our area of the Midwest this week just in time for the holiday season.Unfortunately we also got a whole lot of cold,the worse part(-13) coming just in time for New Year's Eve and day.Be careful what you wish for is the phrase for the day I guess...
"Three Dog Night", before becoming the name of a great '60s pop rock band,was an Australian term for a very cold night.I doubt they see a whole lot of -13 degree nights down under though....
Indeed, chess played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of the Ottoman Empire. The game's popularity extended across different social classes, and its strategic nature made it a valuable tool for military training and intellectual development.
The use of chess as a means of military education is noteworthy, as it reflects the recognition of the game's ability to enhance strategic thinking and planning. The Ottomans integrated chess into the curriculum of military academies, providing officers with a practical and enjoyable way to develop their strategic skills.
The artistic and cultural aspects of Ottoman chess sets highlight the intersection of chess with the broader artistic traditions of the time. The intricate designs and motifs inspired by Islamic art and architecture not only added aesthetic value to the chess sets but also showcased the cultural richness of the Ottoman Empire.
The existence of manuscripts and treatises on chess from the Ottoman period underscores the intellectual engagement with the game. These works not only discussed strategies and rules but also delved into the cultural and philosophical dimensions of chess. Such writings contributed to the broader intellectual heritage of the Ottoman Empire.
The widespread popularity of chess, evident in its presence in various social settings, from the courts of the sultans to coffeehouses, reflects its accessibility to people from different walks of life. The local variations and adaptations of the game over time further demonstrate its dynamic evolution within the Ottoman cultural context.
Overall, the history of chess in the Ottoman Empire is a fascinating chapter that highlights the multifaceted role of the game in shaping intellectual, artistic, and military aspects of society during that period.
Numbers are significant in the Buddhist tradition. These three little statues were found in a garden at Lindisfarne, Tasmania. In Mahayana Buddhist philosophy “a bodhisattva is an ordinary person who takes up a course in his or her life that moves in the direction of Buddha. You and I, actually, anyone who directs their attention, their life, to practicing the way of life of a Buddha is a bodhisattva.” tricycle.org/magazine/what-bodhisattva/
In Buddhist philosophy (remember I am not talking about religion here, so this applies equally as well to non-Buddhists) all of life is interconnected. There is a “Buddha nature” (Buddha Dhatu) that pervades all existence. The English Christian theologian and poet John Donne (1572-1631) understood this as well when he wrote that, “No man is an island”. The way of interdependence is the way of compassion, of feeling for the needs of others, the way a true adult will feel, regardless of religion. So in a sense the desire to be a Bodhisattva is a way of growing up.
As Kosho Uchiyama defines it, “The life that flows through each of us and through everything around us is actually all connected. To say that, of course, means that who I really am cannot be separated from all the things that surround me. Or, to put it another way, all sentient beings have their existence and live within my life. So needless to say, that includes even the fate of all mankind—that, too, lies within me. Therefore, just how mankind might truly live out its life becomes what I aim at as my direction. This aiming or living while moving in a certain direction is what is meant by vow."
"In other words, it is the motivation for living that is different for a bodhisattva. Ordinary people live thinking only about their own personal, narrow circumstances connected with their desires. In contrast to that, a bodhisattva, though undeniably still an ordinary human being like everyone else, lives by vow. Because of that, the significance of his or her life is not the same. For us as bodhisattvas, all aspects of life, including the fate of humanity itself, live within us. It is with this in mind that we work to discover and manifest the most vital and alive posture that we can take in living out our life.” tricycle.org/magazine/what-bodhisattva/
It’s a wonderful outlook on life.