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Whalley Viaduct
Known locally as "Whalley Arches", Whalley Viaduct is a 48 span railway bridge crossing the River Calder and a listed structure.
It was built between 1846 and 1850 under the engineering supervision of Terrence Wolfe Flanagan and formed part of the Bolton, Blackburn, Clitheroe and West Yorkshire Railway. It is a red brick arch structure and the longest and largest railway viaduct in Lancashire.[4] It carries the railway, now known as the Ribble Valley Line, 21.3m over the river for 620m.
Whalley Arches, east side, from the road
Over 7 million bricks and 12,338 cubic metres of stone were used in construction. 3,000m of timber were used for the arch centring, temporary platforms and the permanent foundation piles. During construction on 6 October 1849, two of the 41 arches then completed collapsed, with the loss of three lives.
The east side of the bridge, nearest the remains of the Abbey, has the only decorative treatment.
We had intercepted a Tornado warned storm near Waynoka before we headed south towards Enid. This remarkable supercell was heading towards Enid, Oklahoma when we caught up with it. This storm gave some amazing structure with lightning bolts coming straight out of this rotating mesocyclone.
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This humble structure in Lebanon, Connecticut was used by Connecticut Governor Jonathan Trumbull to meet with colonial and allied leaders incl. Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Hamilton, Rochambeau and Lafayette. The plans discussed here led to the successful campaigns at Saratoga and Yorktown which ended the American Revolution.
Structure, discipline and creativity. Image taken by 1920-ies Zeiss Ikon Box Tengor and printed in the darkroom on Rollei Vintage 332 RC. Selenium toned.
Concrete things with holes in them, at the edge of a Lincolnshire field. I don't know what these things are. There are several of them in one location, quite big, probably been there a long time and no obvious purpose. One on its own might have been an artwork I suppose. Get the sun behind one of them and you can make silly effects.
The Scalpel, one of the latest additions to the City of London skyline and its neighbouring building.
CIPOLLACCIO (Muscari armeniacum)
Il cipollaccio dal fiocco, ex Liliaceae ora Hyacinthaceae, conosciuto anche con i nomi di , lampascione, lampagione, muscari, cipullizza, aglio di biscia. E’ la classica pianta spontanea che non si nota, è poco appariscente se non nel periodo della fioritura, quando un’attenta osservazione fa apprezzare la particolare ed elaborata struttura floreale.
Il cipollaccio è tradizionalmente più noto e apprezzato in meridione, Calabria e Puglia, che nelle regioni del centro nord. Predilige i terreni incolti, i margini delle strade di campagna, le brevi scarpate ben esposte, ma prospera con facilità anche nei terreni posti a coltura ed inerbiti. Dalla pianura si spinge, se l’esposizione è buona, anche oltre i 1000 metri d’altitudine.
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CIPOLLACCIO (Muscari armeniacum)
The spring onion, formerly Liliaceae now Hyacinthaceae, also known by the names of, lampascione, lampagione, muscari, cipullizza, grass snake garlic. It is the classic spontaneous plant that is not noticed, it is inconspicuous except during the flowering period, when careful observation makes you appreciate the particular and elaborate floral structure.
The cipollaccio is traditionally better known and appreciated in the south, Calabria and Puglia, than in the central-north regions. It prefers uncultivated land, the edges of country roads, short well exposed slopes, but it also easily thrives on cultivated and grassy lands. From the plain it goes, if the exposure is good, even beyond 1000 meters of altitude.
Immagine realizzata con lo smartphone HUAWEI MATE 20 PRO
The Larabanga Mosque is a mosque built in the Sudanese architectural style in the village of Larabanga, Ghana. It is the oldest mosque in the country and one of the oldest in West Africa, and has been referred to as the "Mecca of West Africa". It has undergone restoration several times since it was founded in 1421. The World Monuments Fund (WMF) has contributed substantially to its restoration, and lists it as one of the 100 Most Endangered Sites. The restoration works have revived the knowledge of adobe maintenance.
The mosque has an old Quran, believed by the locals to have been given as a gift from heaven in 1650 to Yidan Barimah Bramah, the Imam at the time, as a result of his prayers. The mosque, built using West African adobe, has two tall towers in pyramidal shape, one for the mihrab which faces towards Mecca forming the facade on the east and the other as a minaret in the northeast corner. These are buttressed by twelve bulbous shaped structures, which are fitted with timber elements. (Wikipedia)
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During our stay at Mole National Park, we visited this beautiful, ancient mosque situated in a town just outside the park. Two members of the mosque took us on a guided tour of the exterior, but we could not go inside. They did let us have a peek inside through the women's door, which we appreciated.
Explored September 27, 2023 (World Photography Day submissions) at #387.
Larabanga, Ghana. March 2019.
Dettagglio ravvicinato. Close detail. Astratto estemporaneo. Extemporaneous abstract. Shot with a Xiaomi Redmi Note 9s waiting in line for the pharmacy.. In coda per la farmacia. Bologna 2021
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Excerpt from Frankfurt-tourismus.de:
Located in the western part of the metropolis of Frankfurt, the city district of Höchst has over the years managed to retain its own character and charm. Idyllically set along the banks of the majestic River Main, Höchst exudes a typical old-world atmosphere, with winding laneways, ancient buildings, beautiful half-timbered architecture and numerous historical sightseeing attractions making for a most interesting visit. Known for both its beauty and its history, Höchst became a member of the official German Timberframe Road in 2013.
The scenic old town of Frankfurt’s oldest city district was fortunate to survive the air raids of World War Two without too much damage. Unlike many other parts of Frankfurt, it is still home to a number of historic buildings placed under monument protection in 1972. The Carolingian St Justin’s Church, over 1,200 years old, is not only the most historically significant structure in Höchst, it is also one of Frankfurt’s most important cultural monuments.
The picturesque castle square (“Schlossplatz”) is the centrepiece of Höchst’s old town. J.W. Goethe, Germany’s most celebrated author and poet, used to regularly visit two of these historical taverns, “Der Karpfen” and “Zum Bären”. During the warmer months of the year, the “Schlossplatz” offers plenty of outdoor seating for al-fresco wining and dining. During winter, the square plays host to the city’s time-honoured Christmas market.
When it comes to the town’s many sightseeing attractions, the New and Old Castle of Höchst stand out: The former residence of the archbishops of Mainz was constructed in several phases between the 13th and 16th century. At the end of the Second World War, the New Castle became the home of the American forces radio station, AFN. Around the castle, some 400 metres of the former city walls remain standing along the River Main, along with the old riverside gate. They represent the last remains of the former city walls.
In the eastern part of the old town, one finds the magnificent Bolongaro Palace, a breathtakingly beautiful baroque-styled structure featuring a romantic terraced garden. Various sculptures and a Neptune fountain lend further splendour to this unique location, which also offers visitors impressive views of the confluence of the Nidda and Main rivers.
Höchst is also well known for its porcelain, at one time referred to as “white gold”. Founded in 1746, the Höchst Porcelain Manufactory is Germany’s second-oldest porcelain production site, and one that continues to hand-manufacture top-quality porcelain to this day. Some 1,800 classic pieces of porcelain and faiences from the Höchst Porcelain Manufactory are on display at the porcelain museum Frankfurt, which has its home at Kronberger Haus. These magnificent porcelain articles represent various artistic epochs ranging from the rococo to the classicistic era.
Those interested in a leisurely stroll through unique natural surrounds are urged to pay a visit to “Schwanheim Dune Nature Reserve”, home to one of only a handful of inland dunes in all of Europe.
Another attraction among Höchst’s many natural environs is the Main embankment. This recreational area with its countless blossoming trees is a popular favourite amongst walkers and bikers.