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The bridge at Swinford, Oxfordshire (revisited). A very calm day on the River Thames produced this reflection that resembled a pair of spectacles.
A calm day on the River Thames at Swinford Bridge (Oxon), allowing the impression of a pair of spectacles.
The golden one is about 1 cm long, the others are shorter! How anyone is expected to get them in the hole and then screw them beats me!
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The North and South Windows in the windows section in Arches National Park are called the Spectacles when viewed together. The North Window is easy to access so it is a popular place to visit for sunset.
Took this shot while visiting Amberg, Bavaria, Germany. Taken with the iPhone 8 Plus on a misty morning, (you might be able to just make out the vague outline of a church tower above the bridge in the middle of the picture) edited in photoshop on Mac to remove 5 people, then tickled in Snapseed on iPad Pro.
The Stadtbrille, or "town spectacles," is a water gate construction spanning the Vils river, which once served to protect the town and to connect the new castle to the armory. the gateway was built in 1534. Two of the semi-circular arches cast reflections on the river to form an illusion of a pair of spectacles.
Amberg has a lot to offer: many churches (finely restored), town walls and towers etc., a few museums, sculpture path with modern pieces, the town hall, the smallest hotel Europe (only big enough for a couple), etc. A great place to sit and relax in the square, have a drink and watch the World go by......
It also has free parking for about 15 camper vans just outside the town walls (you have to pay into a machine if you want electric hook up), so this has become one of our regular stop offs when we travel to and from Czechia. it’s all so civilised. I so wish the UK had taken more inspiration from the EU during the last 40 years.
Le palais du Prince-électeur de la ville de Trèves a été la résidence des électeurs de Trèves, c'est-à-dire des archevêques de Trèves, depuis le XVIIe siècle jusqu'en 1794. Les bâtiments renaissance et rococo ont été en partie construits sur le site de la basilique romaine de l'empereur Constantin. Au cours du XIXe siècle, l'aile ouest du palais a été détruite afin de restaurer la basilique dans son état initial.
Après l'éviction des électeurs sous Napoléon, le palais a été utilisé comme caserne par les troupes françaises et prussiennes au XIXe siècle jusqu'au début du XXe siècle. Le bâtiment a été gravement endommagé pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale . Ensuite, les bâtiments d'activité économique, appelé château inférieur, a été complètement démoli, à l'exception de la tour rouge et d'un portail. Aujourd'hui, le bâtiment abrite plusieurs administrations. Une partie de l'aile nord est utilisée par la communauté protestante (salle Caspar Olevian) tandis qu'une partie de l'aile sud est utilisée à des fins représentatives (salles de réception ou de spectacles).
The Palace of the Prince-Elector of the City of Trier was the residence of the Electors of Trier, i.e. the Archbishops of Trier, from the 17th century until 1794. The Renaissance and Rococo buildings were partly built on the site of the Roman basilica of Emperor Constantine. During the 19th century, the west wing of the palace was destroyed in order to restore the basilica to its original state.
After the Electors were ousted under Napoleon, the palace was used as barracks by French and Prussian troops in the 19th century until the beginning of the 20th century. The building was badly damaged during World War II. Then the buildings of economic activity, called lower castle, were completely demolished, except for the red tower and a portal. Today, the building houses several administrations. Part of the north wing is used by the Protestant community (Caspar Olevian room) while part of the south wing is used for representative purposes (reception rooms or performance halls).
My well worn glasses. Traces of glue can be seen on the edge of the lens on the left. At one point the glass fell out when I lifted the glasses from the table.
For the photo, I placed the glasses on a mirror and used a small ring light from the left.
The bottom metal wire rim frame that holds the lens in the eyeglasses. The length of rim is 7/16 inch long, or 11mm long.
I had new glasses a few months ago, and it had taken months to find a frame I liked - even then, I was not totally happy. (Such vanity!!) Walking round town with a friend today, we found these, and I just wish that I had waited longer!
North Window (51 feet high and 93 wide) is a popular place for people to stand inside. South Window (65 feet high and 105 wide) is a harder to access. While the colorful sandstone is always beautiful, sunset light makes it glow.
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Candid eye contact street photography from Glasgow, Scotland. Love his glasses hanging there - enjoy!
I could not see this posting on my iPad where it looked much darker than on the monitor where I processed it. This is a tighter crop and brighter version. I don't believe the composition is as good but tablet users might be able to see it. Possibly my iPad needs recalibrating.