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The tea gardens in Lataguri!!
Located at the fringe of the Gorumara National Park home of the Asiatic one-horned Rhino, Lataguri is a quaint village in the Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal
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The Radzyny Reservoir is a retention reservoir on the Sama River, built in 1998-2000 by separating the Sama River valley with an earth dam. It is a cascade tank
The first (main) dam in the village of Myszkowo, 385 m long, forms the main reservoir with an area of 80 ha and a depth of max. 3.1 m. The second dam in the village of Radzyny creates a much smaller and shallower reservoir (29.0 ha). The total capacity of both reservoirs is 2.88 million m3.
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Zalew Radzyny to zbiornik retencyjny na rzece Samie, zbudowany w latach 1998-2000 poprzez przegrodzenie zaporą ziemną doliny rzeki Samy. Jest to zbiornik kaskadowy
Pierwsza (główna) zapora we wsi Myszkowo o długości 385 m tworzy główny zbiornik o powierzchni 80 ha i głębokości max. 3,1 m. Druga zapora we wsi Radzyny tworzy zbiornik znacznie mniejszy i płytszy (29,0 ha). Całkowita pojemność obu zbiorników wynosi 2,88 mln m3.
he Shadows, with Cliff Richard, dominated British popular music in the late 1950s and early 1960s in the years before the Beatles. The Shadows' number one hits included "Apache", "Kon-Tiki", "Wonderful Land", "Foot Tapper" and "Dance On!". Although these and most of their best-remembered hits were instrumentals, the group also recorded occasional vocal numbers, and hit the UK top ten with the group-sung "Don't Make My Baby Blue" in 1965. Four other vocal songs by the Shadows also made the UK charts. They disbanded in 1968, but reunited in the 1970s for further commercial success.
In the sky and on the ground.
As the escaped Larry Lamb and his gang of ne’er-do-well crims gather to plan their next heist, the heavens darken in ominous portent. As you can see, since my last ‘breakout’ photo their numbers have swollen due to strategic lightening strikes they have executed to free like minded felons.
You see the little guy front centre - the one with the mean, too close together squinting eyes staring brazenly at me? That’s kingpin and mastermind Larry, Larry Lamb. He has a distinctive bleat, sounds just like Pacino in Scarface - he wasn’t a big guy either .
I know many of you find it hard to believe this dispicable, motley crew are a hardened bunch of criminals, so to prove it, I have set myself the dangerous task of trying to get a photo of them red handed right in the midst of a major felony heist - hopefully I can pull this (yet another) scoop off if they don’t get wise to me. No worry of them being apprehended, Larry’s always several steps ahead of the authorities, I often wonder how plod manages to dress himself in the morning……probably an app or something. Sigh.
""Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.""
Quote - Winston Churchill
~~The beginning of a new dune:
A dune is a mound of sand formed by the wind, usually along the beach or in a desert. Dunes form when wind blows sand into a sheltered area behind an obstacle. Dunes grow as grains of sand accumulate.
Every dune has a windward side and a slipface. A dunes windward side is the side where the wind is blowing and pushing material up. A dunes slip face is simply the side without wind. A slipface is usually smoother than a dunes windward side.~~
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The Helensburgh train passing over the River Leven in Dumbarton.
The Doobie Brothers - Long Train Running
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What if I fall (I won't let you fall)
What if I cry (I'll never make you cry)
And if I get scared (I'll hold you tighter)
When they're tryna get to you baby I'll be the fighter
The ordered trees of the English country estate. Deeper in the wood Nature is more dominant. The 'Great Wood' of Felbrigg Estate, Norfolk
The red brick clock tower that marks the heart of the Broadway, the centre of Crouch End that still feels like a village in London. Crouch End has long been a hive of creativity, with some estimates suggesting 40 per cent of residents are employed in the creative industries.
Bob Dylan used to be spotted in Crouch End, where he came to record at The Church Studios on Crouch Hill.
Oh, ignore the M sign on the bus stop, there is NO McDonalds in Crouch End.
The Mandarin Duck is a creature of ethereal beauty, adorned with a vibrant palette that rivals nature's most exquisite artwork. With its resplendent plumage and graceful presence, it captivates the hearts of all who behold it.
This avian gem hails from the far reaches of East Asia, where it dances upon tranquil ponds and glides through the whispering reeds. Its feathers are a masterpiece of nature's brushstrokes, blending hues of iridescent green, royal blue, fiery orange, and creamy white.
The Mandarin Duck is a symbol of love and fidelity. It forms strong pair bonds, and its elegant courtship rituals are a sight to behold. The male dons a flamboyant ensemble during the breeding season, showcasing its vibrant colors to attract a mate. Together, they embark on a journey of devotion, raising their young amidst the serenity of their watery realm.
But beyond its visual splendor, the Mandarin Duck embodies resilience and adaptability. It thrives in diverse habitats, from forested wetlands to urban waterways. It glides through life's challenges with ease, reminding us to embrace change and find beauty in every environment.
Encountering a Mandarin Duck is a precious moment, a fleeting glimpse into a world of natural wonder. Its presence invites us to pause, appreciate the wonders of the natural world, and be inspired by the harmonious coexistence of grace and resilience.
So, should you ever have the fortune of crossing paths with a Mandarin Duck, cherish the encounter, for it is a reminder that beauty, love, and adaptability can thrive amidst the ebb and flow of life's currents.
The T. A. Moulton Barn on Antelope Flats with the majestic Grand Tetons in the background is said to be the most photographed barn in America.
The golden color happens in a small window occurring moments after sunrise - on this morning it was 19f (-7c), the air was crisp and clean.
The end of a wonderful winter walk on the Black Mount Hills was rewarded with a golden glow at sunset, silhouetting the scattering of Scots Pines towards Glen Kinglass and the distant hills.
The Falkirk Wheel is a unique boat lift in the world. It replaces a series of 11 locks linking the canals from Glasgow to Edinburgh. The Falkirk rotary lift has a diameter of 35 metres and lowers or raises ships to a height of 25 metres. A set of double doors allows the boat to enter on one side and to leave on the other side. The wheel turns the two caissons, each weighing 300 tonnes, while the gearing system keeps them perfectly horizontal.
Elephants in the Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
I take pictures because I like it, not because I am good at it.
The world is like a book and those, who do not travel, only read the first page.
If you only visit 2 continents in your lifetime, visit Africa, twice.
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The Cabin = Halloween Series 2022
... NEVER.. never.. ever .. go back into the cabin...
Taken at The Shambles. A must visit this Halloween ... if you dare!
The premium hiking trail "Schiefer-Wacken-Weg" leads over forest, meadow and field paths, past the impressive natural monument "Herler Wacken" and through the Noßerbachtal to relics of roofing slate mining.
The same Northumberland Coastal Scene with Lindisfarne on Holy Isle and Bamburgh Castle to the right.
If you decide to travel along this highway into the bowels of the Universe, carry enough fuel to cover the billions of light years ahead of you. You won't find a place to refuel. When you have travelled this distance without finding anything, not even a little bit of intelligent life and you reach the far reaches of the Universe... don't be scared... there's nothing there, either. Only the "nothing". Or since everything is cyclical, perhaps you have returned to the place where you started, full of wisdom from your long trip. It's probably better to look for intelligent life on Earth, but it's also very likely that you'll have a hard time finding it. Don't worry about not understanding the Universe or the reason for its existence... you're not Einstein, but one day you'll understand that... The Universe is wounded, but it still has infinity ahead of it. It still has you and me. Merry Christmas to all and to the infinite Universe that is within you.
Gregory Alan Isakov - The Universe
Y el Universo está susurrando tan suavemente que puedo oírlo todo... el zumbido de los insectos, todos los taxis, todo el cambio gastado de los vagabundos, todos los chicos jugando a la pelota en los callejones. Son sólo pliegues en su vestido. El Universo, está herido, pero aún tiene el infinito por delante. Todavía nos tiene a ti y a mí. Y todos dicen que es hermoso. Y todos dicen...
Image dédiée à Pat. Joyeux Noël. Bisou, jolie.
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Music for your trip to the Universe:
Ground Control to Major Tom. Ground Control to Major Tom. Take your protein pills and put your helmet on. Ground Control to Major Tom (ten, nine, eight, seven, six)... Commencing countdown, engines on (five, four, three)... Check ignition and may God's love be with you (two, one, liftoff...)
Pink Floyd - Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Parts VI–IX
"Shine On You Crazy Diamond", was written as a tribute to Syd Barrett, one of the founders of Pink Floyd. He was also known as "The Crazy Diamond Syd". Barrett was a very creative musician and is considered one of the rock icons, with a strong influence on many artists, very especially to David Bowie. Syd Barrett is a key piece to understand the evolution of rock in the 70s.. Excessive drug use, especially LSD, caused him serious mental health problems. Syd Barrett died in 2006 at the age of 60. Always shine diamond.
The Universal is a science fiction song written as a tribute to two films by film director Stanley Kubrick. In the video, the Blur members wear outfits similar to Alex and his gang of thugs, the protagonists of the movie "A Clockwork Orange." The image used for the cover of the single alluded to what is possibly Kubrick's best film: "2001: To Space Odyssey."
We haven't changed that much in 300,000 years of evolution.
Moby - We Are All Made of Stars
Radiohead - Subterranean Homesick Alien
Smash Mouth - Walkin' On The Sun
PS: Electronic - Can't Find My Way Home Just a recommendation. It is important to learn the road signs of the Universe... happy return.
PS: Ground Control to Major Tom. Your circuit's dead, there's something wrong. Can you hear me, Major Tom? Can you hear me, Major Tom? Can you hear me, Major Tom? Can you...
"Here am I floating 'round my tin can, far above the moon. Planet Earth is blue. And there's nothing I can do" (Major Tom)
PS: Merry Christmas to all Flick(e)r users... and to the Universe full of crazy diamonds that shine... And Major Tom
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The Runner (Dromeas) in Athens is made of individual pieces of glass stacked atop each other to take the blurred shape of a runner in motion
the right side composed itself.
my concern was the geometry on the left.
OK, now we wait for something to happen.
Ok, here she comes straight down the alley...
too flat ---- enter our protagonist stage right.
A handsome B&W image, but that romance between the peach and blush blue is too irresistible.
A spring evening as the sun sets over the winding road called The Dale that descends down into the village of Hathersage in England's Peak District National Park.
The land speaks it says the first people I am fascinated by the desolate land with always a beautiful sky of clouds . The drive on five California has many miles of nothingness yet I see it as having energy and quite beautiful.. seldom is signs of anyone living there. Obviously, it doesn’t take much to entertain me as I click away admiring the beauty from my seat as a passenger. It is a curious site to see if there is still land undisturbed..
And the heart that is soonest awake to the flowers is always the first to be touched by the thorns.
~ Thomas Moore
Taken with Pentacon AV 80mm vintage lens with 12mm extension tube.
The Kelpies are 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures depicting kelpies (shape-shifting water spirits), located between Falkirk and Grangemouth, standing next to a new extension to the Forth and Clyde Canal, and near River Carron, in The Helix, a new parkland project built to connect 16 communities in the Falkirk Council Area, Scotland. Towering above the Forth & Clyde Canal, The Kelpies are a feat of engineering, each made with 300 tonnes of structural steel; a steel frame with stainless steel cladding. The sculptures were designed by sculptor Andy Scott and were completed in October 2013 to form a gateway at the eastern entrance to the Forth and Clyde canal. The Kelpies are a monument to horse-powered heritage across Scotland.
This arch was created by the collapse of a cave and the creation of two sinkholes either side of it, one dry and one water-filled.
The water-filled sinkhole is regarded as one of the best examples in Tasmania. It is more than 20 metres deep and important habitat for invertebrates.
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The Koppelpoort is a medieval gate in the Dutch city of Amersfoort, province of Utrecht. Completed around 1425, it combines land and water-gates, and is part of the second city wall of Amersfoort, which was constructed between 1380 and 1450.
The gate was built between 1380 and 1425 as part of the second city wall. The whole wall was completed around 1450. The gate was attacked in 1427 during the siege of the city. This attack was repelled.
The gate was opened and closed every day by the appointed raddraaiers, "wheel-turners". A minimum of twelve wheel-turners were collected morning and evening by several guards. It was an extremely dangerous task; if they did not begin walking simultaneously, then one could fall, dragging the rest along with often fatal results. Before the gate could come down, it had to be raised, to pull out the iron pins that held it in place. Only then could it come down. While the gate was going down, walking in the wheel grew ever easier and faster, and many people stumbled and broke their limbs. The koppelpoort was also never breached.
The Koppelpoort was given its current appearance during the restoration by Pierre Cuypers in 1885 and 1886. Among other things, Cuypers removed a step between the two gates and replaced it with a slope.
From 1969 to 1993 a puppet theater was situated in the gate.
The latest restoration was completed in 1996. It was carried out very cautiously, and with respect for the old building materials. For this the town of Amersfoort received the Europa Nostra Award.
The Three Rondavels are three round mountain tops with slightly pointed tops, very similar to the traditional round or oval African homesteads made with local materials called rondavels. Once known as The chief and his three wives – the flat-topped peak represented Mapjaneng, famous for opposing invading Swazis in a memorable battle is on the right, whilst the rondavels are three of his more troublesome wives – Magabolle, Mogoladikwe and Maseroto.
Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Previously unpublished photos from my trip to RSA in 2018