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Ancient Greeks like Dioscorides and Romans such as Galen, wrote of chestnuts to comment on their medicinal properties—and of the flatulence induced by eating too much of it. Wikipedia article
Expression in kathak dance by Jin (JonugJin) Won, at the Jain Center of California, LA For videos, visit www.jinkathak.com/ [Photo credit: Natasha Peris Turner]
Nikon D7000
Nikon 16-85mm VR
Alien Skin Acros conversion
The steps near the Arts Centre at Aberystwyth.
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Halki. Dodecanese. Greece. Photos on the theme of steps and stairs. Scanned from 35mm b&w negatives taken in 1999
The Palladian Bridge 1738
One of three similar bridge design. This is a copy of the bridge at Wilton House, the main difference is that the Stowe version is designed to be used by horse drawn carriages so is set lower with shallow ramps instead of steps on the approach. Completed in 1738 probably under the direction of Architect James Gibbs. Of five arches, the central wide and segmental with carved keystone, the two flanking semi-circular also with carved keystones, the two outer segmental. There is a balustraded parapet, the middle three arches also supporting an open pavilion, above the central arch this consists of colonnades of four full and two half columns of unfluted Roman Ionic order. Above the flanking arches there are pavilions with arches on all four sides, these have engaged columns on their flanks and ends of the same order as the colonnade which in turn support pediments, the roof is of slate, with an elaborate plaster ceiling. It originally crossed a stream that emptied from the Octagon Lake, when the lake was enlarged and deepened, made more natural in shape in 1752, this part of the stream became a branch of the lake.
Carnewas (Bedruthen Steps) in North Cornwall. The clouds kept coming and going but it never properly rained, it even got really nice and sunny for a while.
Start of the path at Ramdevarabetta.
[Shot with an Apple iPhone 5s as I forgot my Nokia phone at home!]
1 The Spanish steps were built in 1723-1725 by a design of the rather little known architect Francesco de Sanctis and were financed by French diplomat Étienne Gueffier’s bequeathed. It was built in order to link the the Trinità dei Monti church that was under the patronage of the king of France, with the Spanish square below. The long, triangular Spanish square is named after the Spanish Embassy to the Holy See. In the 17th century, the area around the embassy was even considered Spanish territory. The idea of connecting the church with the square below originates from the 17th century, when the French also planned a statue of King Louis XIV of France at the top of the staircase. This plan was never executed, due to the refusal of the Pope.
2 The Spanish steps unique design and elegance has made it a popular place for artists, painters and poets who were attracted to the place which inspired them in return. The artist’s presence attracted many beautiful women to the area, hoping to taken as models. This in turn, attracted rich Romans and travelers. After a short time, the steps were crowded with people of all kinds of backgrounds. This tradition, of the Spanish Steps as a meeting place, has lived on ever since.
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3 At the lower end of the stairs you can find an early baroque fountain called Fontana della Barcaccia, or “Fountain of the Old Boat”. It is credited Pietro Bernini; a member of the renowned artist family Bernini and father of famous Baroque artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The fountain has the form of a sinking ship and it is said to be based upon a folk legend. The legend tells that a fishing boat was carried all the way to this exact spot during a massive flood of the Tiber River in the 16th century. The design with the sinking boat also helped Bernini to overcome a technical problem, due to low water pressure.
4 On the 13th June, 2007, a drunken young man attempted to drive a Toyota Celica down the Spanish Steps. Luckily no one was hurt, but several of the 200-year-old steps were chipped and scuffed. The driver was arrested.
5 At the corner on the right as one begins to climb the steps, is the house where English poet John Keats lived and died in 1821; it is now a museum dedicated to his memory, full of memorabilia of the English Romantic generation.
6 On the 20th March, 1986, the first McDonalds restaurant in Italy was opened near the Spanish Steps. Protests there against fast food led to Carlo Petrini founding the international Slow Food movement three years later.
Steps down to Warnbro beach, Waikiki (why is it Warnbro beach when this bit of it is in Waikiki? one of those little mysteries)
- I stumbled upon these steps recently during a visit to the Golden Gate
Bridge in San Francisco, California. Whenever I go to the areas like this,
I always momentarily forgot that I am still in California. The number of
tourists flooding into places like this truly amazes me.
Many kids go through these steps on their birthdays. Michael is no exception. Still everytime he is super excited about repeating these steps:-)
The Bear Steps are a notable feature of Shrewsbury, characterized by:
Location:
They connect Fish Street to St Alkmund's Place.
Historical Significance:
The area includes one of the few remaining medieval stone and timber-framed halls in Shrewsbury.
Unique Feature:
It is known as the shortest 'shut' (alleyway) in Shrewsbury and the shortest complete public right of way in Shropshire, measuring only four meters long.
Local Landmark:
It is also home to the Bear Steps Coffee House, a popular local establishment.