SYMBOLS AND SIGNS/SIMBOLI E SEGNI
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This is very iconic Norwegian. (But very far from my everyday life) These are the same kind of horses that the Norwegian vikings used.
Hello my amazing Flickr friends !
Today is a pink or purple day at Color my World Daily and the theme at Smile on Saturday is Infinity symbol. At first, I had a very difficult time to find an infinity symbol in my props… but then there was this elastic orange hair band laying on the floor in front of me. And since I’m lazy I wasn’t about to pick it up (especially that my house is a total mess right now because of our renovations) until I noticed that it was a perfect Infinity symbol ! Isn’t that great ? Of course, turning an orange elastic band into a levitating infinity symbol was another problem but I’m pretty much satisfied with the results. And I truly hope it will make you smile !!
Juste for your information: I have lots of things going on in my personal life right now and due to our renovations going super fast my « photo studio » (aka coffee table) and all my props had to take a vacation and all of my stuff is currently in my bathtub (yes, people !! The struggle is real, there is virtually no free space left in my house … event the bathtub is full of stuff !! And yes, we did put a cork in, just in case !!). So I’m will not be able to publish daily anymore (which makes me truly sad since I got truly attached to all your awesome comments, support and this amazing community…). For now, I will be officially on « vacation » from Flickr (but it isn’t by choice …). I will try to publish as soon as possible. Until then : stay well and safe my friends !!
Have a beautiful day !! Mucho, mucho amor for you all !!
Thank you so much for all your lovely comments / favs/ general support / happy thoughts!! Stay safe and well!!
Maiden's Tower is the symbol of Istanbul.Maiden's Tower is located in Istanbul's Uskudar district.This photo was the first pictures I took with canon 70-200mm
The Konark Sun Temple. An ancient architecture built in 13th century, was dedicated to God 'Sun'. With twelve pairs of gigantic sundials, ornamented chariots and classical arts, carved over the stone walls, its a cool place to recall Indian history. Also once was known as Black Pagoda to Europeans as the ships passing through near by used to experience destruction of their navigation systems because of humongous magnetic supports of the temple.
Simply its a perfect composition of engineering, astronomy and fine art !!!
I am so lucky to have two kids that absolutely adore each other. They are also very creative, so I did not even have to ask to make this love symbol for me. I love them dearly.
Dans l'iconographie et la symbolique de l'Eglise chrétienne , le pélican verse son sang pour le salut du genre humain.
Un grand merci pour vos favoris, commentaires et encouragements très appréciés.
Many thanks for your much appreciated favorites and comments.
I really liked the way this bin stood out and the colour, as seen on a walk.
Pentax K3iii &20-40mmWR
Today this decimated village has been degraded !!!!! What a shame !
Tribute to Oradour Sur Glane (39-45) and all the victims of this Martyr village !! French
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vkd3PNibon0
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3LKfloS0Eo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9FocQoyHDQ
Le 10 juin 1944, une division SS a incendié le village et massacré tous ses habitants. Les nazis ont tué 642 personnes dont plus de 450 femmes et enfants et ont incendié le village... Ce village est un lieu de mémoire symbole de la barbarie nazie. Marcel Darthout, aujourd'hui décédé, était l'un des derniers rescapés du massacre d'Oradour-Sur-Glane perpétré par la Panzer-Division SS "Das Reich". Il avait 20 ans à l'époque, mais en 2013, au micro de Stéphane Robert, il s'en souvenait comme si c'était hier. Cela s'est passé le 10 juin 1944 en début d'après-midi.
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On June 10, 1944, an SS division burned down the village and massacred all its inhabitants. The Nazis killed 642 people, including more than 450 women and children, and set the village on fire ... This village is a place of memory, a symbol of Nazi barbarism. Marcel Darthout, now deceased, was one of the last survivors of the Oradour-Sur-Glane massacre perpetrated by the SS Panzer-Division "Das Reich". He was 20 at the time, but in 2013, at Stéphane Robert's microphone, he remembered it as if it were yesterday. This happened on June 10, 1944 in the early afternoon.
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... the greatest of these is Love (1Corinthians13:13).
This seems most appropriate on Good Friday.
Looking Close... on Friday: Silver-coloured
created by KHWD
want to see more images or read the blog?
www.motorhome-travels.net/post/blog-206-scotland-mull-ork...
On Unst, Shetland’s northernmost island, a striking Viking longhouse and ship replica offer a vivid glimpse into Norse life and legacy.
Unst is believed to be the first landfall of Vikings in the North Atlantic, and today it boasts the highest density of rural Viking sites in the world—over 60 longhouse remains have been identified across the island. The Viking Unst Project, centered in Haroldswick, brings this history to life through two captivating reconstructions: a 9th-century longhouse and the Skidbladner, a replica of the famed Gokstad ship.
The longhouse, built using traditional materials and techniques, stands as a tactile interpretation of Norse domestic architecture. Its turf walls, timber frame, and central hearth evoke the communal warmth and practicality of Viking living. Visitors can explore the interior freely, gaining insight into how families cooked, slept, and gathered in these elongated, multifunctional spaces. The reconstruction draws on archaeological findings from three key Unst sites—Hamar, Underhoull, and Belmont—each revealing layers of Norse settlement from around 1025 to 1220.
Just steps away, the Skidbladner rests beside Harold’s Wick, its sleek silhouette echoing the seafaring prowess of Viking explorers. Modeled after the Gokstad ship discovered in Norway, this replica showcases the craftsmanship and navigational ingenuity that enabled Norse expansion across Europe. With its clinker-built hull and graceful curves, the ship is both a tribute to Viking engineering and a symbol of their adventurous spirit.
Together, the longhouse and ship form a compelling open-air museum, accessible year-round and free to explore. They’re not just static displays—they’re immersive storytelling tools, anchoring Unst’s identity in its Norse heritage. Whether you’re tracing the footsteps of settlers or marveling at maritime design, these reconstructions offer a tangible connection to a time when Unst was a frontier of Viking ambition.
Meaning & Symbolism of Chrysanthemums
With a history that dates back to 15th century B.C., chrysanthemum mythology is filled with a multitude of stories and symbolism. Named from the Greek prefix "chrys-" meaning golden (its original color) and "-anthemion," meaning flower, years of artful cultivation have produced a full range of colors, from white to purple to red. Daisy-like with a typically yellow center and a decorative pompon, chrysanthemums symbolize optimism and joy. They're the November birth flower, the 13th wedding anniversary flower and the official flower of the city of Chicago. In Japan, there's even a "Festival of Happiness" to celebrate this flower each year.
A symbol of the sun, the Japanese consider the orderly unfolding of the chrysanthemum's petals to represent perfection, and Confucius once suggested they be used as an object of meditation. It's said that a single petal of this celebrated flower placed at the bottom of a wine glass will encourage a long and healthy life.
Note: A good Flickr friend, JS Hsu from Taiwan took me to visit such.
Symboles virginaux dans notre inconscient collectif, les oiseaux blancs jouissent auprès de nous d'un capital de sympathie qui puise au plus profond de notre culture, au risque de bousculer la simple logique. S'il était couleur de neige, le cormoran -notre bête noire au propre comme au figuré- se verrait sans doute largement absout des crimes dont on l'accuse. Inversement, à régime piscivore équivalent, l'opprobre serait sans doute le lot d'une aigrette au plumage anthracite ! Mais la nature ayant opté chez elle pour la couleur blanche, la voici unanimement tenue à l'écart de notre critique. Traduits dans les faits, ces bons sentiments ont valu à l'aigrette de figurer dès 1962 dans la liste des espèces intégralement protégées en France... Ce dont elle profite amplement depuis pour grignoter des espaces neufs.
Yves THONNERIEUX
Soaring over Dry Run on the former N&W H-Line. This line was once an important route for the N&W to reach connections at Hagerstown, Maryland. The Reading reached Hagerstown via trackage rights over the Western Maryland.
Chiwa is a city of approximately 50,000 people located in Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan. According to archaeological data, the city was established in the beginning of the Christian era. It is the former capital of Khwarezmia and the Khanate of Chiwa. Itchan Kala in Khiva was the first site in Uzbekistan to be inscribed in the World Heritage List (1991).
The Islom-Hoja Minaret at Khiva is the tallest, 57m tall minaret, in Uzbekistan. Most of Chiwa's monuments are hundreds of years younger than those in Bukhara and Samarkand.
Islam-Hoja Minaret was built in 1908 by Islam-Hoja of the Prime Minister of Khan. The minaret is a symbol of the country, is an early example of the architecture of the XIV century. The construction was completed in 1910. The tapered shape makes up more slender minaret and strength. The famous Kalyan Minaret is inferior to the height of Islam-Khoja Minaret. Its height is 56 meters and a base diameter is 9.5 meters. Trunk of the minaret is made of bricks, decorated with white and blue tiles made of glazed ceramic.
Islam-Khoja Minaret is the tallest structure in Khiva, visible from anywhere in the city. After rising to the top of the minaret, you will see the most beautiful panorama of the eastern fairy tale city Khiva.
Navajo Rock Art in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona, U.S.A.
(for a glossary of Navajo symbols, see www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/symbo...)