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LAS MÉDULAS son un paraje declarado "PATRIMONIO DE LA HUMANIDAD" por UNESCO.
Se hallan situadas en la comarca de El Vierzo, León, España, y son los restos de la mayor explotación aurífera del Imperio Romano. Estos montes arcillosos fueron horadados con el trabajo que proporcionaba la mano de obra barata de los antiguos pobladores Celtas de esta zona, que fueron conquistados y sometidos por el Imperio. La técnica de explotación consistía en excavar largas galerías por las que se hacía correr agua desde balsas situadas en la parte más alta del monte, agua que se traía hasta aquí desde muchos kilómetros de distancia a través de canales que mantenían un exacto control de nivel, atravesando montañas y valles con túneles y acueductos. Una vez embalsada una gran cantidad de agua, y hecho el entramado de galerías, se procedía a soltar de golpe todo el líquido elemento que con una fuerte presión hacía estallar la montaña como si de dinamita se tratase. A este proceder se le conocía como Ruina Montium. Posteriormente la tierra arcillosa en forma de barro corría monte abajo pasando por unas cribas dispuestas anteriormente, y construidas con ramaje, con el fin de filtrar las pepitas de oro.
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LAS MEDULAS are a place declared "WORLD HERITAGE" by UNESCO.
Are located in the region of El Vierzo, León, Spain, and are the remains of the largest gold mine in the Roman Empire. These mountains were pierced clay work that provided the cheap labor of the ancient Celtic inhabitants of this area who were conquered and subjugated by the Empire. The technique of operation consisted of excavating long galleries which had running water from ponds located at the top of the mountain water that was brought here from many miles away through channels that kept an exact level control, through mountains and valleys with tunnels and aqueducts. Once impounded a lot of water, and made the network of tunnels, we proceeded to drop at once all the liquid element with a strong pressure popping the mountain as if it were dynamite. This proceeding was known as Ruin Montium. Then the clay in the form of mud flowed downhill through a sieve set forth above, and built with branches, in order to filter out the nuggets.
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HDR 7 scatti
Fotocamera: Nikon D700
Aperture: f/22
Shutter Speed: 1/125 s
Lente: 14 mm
ISO: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Lens: Nikkor AF-S FX 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
I exposed this pic for the sky and processed the Raw image twice, once to get the foreground brighter and then combined the layers. I also flipped it since I think it works better with the road leading in to the left side of the pic. I actually enjoyed this pic so much that I put it on my Visa card.
I really didn't think that we were going to get a sunset on Sunday evening as the rain clouds were coming in thick and fast but Mother Nature is always a surprise packet :)
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In a awfully humid afternoon in our valley, where low clouds accompanied with sunrays, scattered rain, thunder, and lightning, I dropped my work simply to rush to a vantage point to witness both sunstar and crepuscular rays showcasing works from God. I felt humble and lucky to be able to record this moment of joy as Sun peeked through an "aperture" in the cloud with a kiss of sunburst while painting the sky with crepuscular rays. It's a uncommonly seen view and I hope you all enjoy and feel the power as much as I do.
Full circular sunray pleated skirts are the best version of this style because there is so much flare and fullness in the skirt that can be demonstrated in poses like this :-)
The setting sun peeks out from behind the clouds to shine through the cherry blossoms in Hood River Valley, Oregon.
Another shot from Poole Quay. I thought a black & white conversion would give this shot a more dramatic look.
Aperture ƒ/13.0
Focal length 18.0 mm
Shutter 1/500
ISO 200
52/365/10-12-07
Day 52 of One Object 365 Days Project
the day was clear but late in the aternoon the clouds are moving in again. The sun is trying to cut through the clouds-
I just looked through my archives and found another shot taken in my old back yard.
Thank you for all the visits and all of your wonderful, encouraging comments, my flickr friends!!!!!!!!!!!! This was one of the most magical moments, it had just rained and the mist rising off the lawn is what brought these light beams to life!