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Snorkling with Sea Lions off Floreana. It was amazing as they were so playful, one thought chewing on my flippers was a great game and another liked swimming really close and blowing bubbles in my face!
Galapagos Sea Lion
The Galápagos Sea Lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) breeds on the Galápagos Islands and – in smaller numbers – on Isla de la Plata (to Ecuador). Being fairly social, and one of the most numerous species in the Galápagos archipelago, they are often spotted sun-bathing on sandy shores or rock groups or gliding gracefully through the surf. Their loud “bark”, playful nature, and graceful agility in water make them the “welcoming party” of the islands. They are lightly smaller than their Californian relatives, Galápagos Sea Lions range from 150 to 250 cm in length and weigh between 50 to 400 kg, with the males much larger than females. Adult males also tend to have a thicker, more robust neck, chest, and shoulders in comparison to their slender abdomen. Females are somewhat opposite males with a longer, more slender neck and thick torso. Once sexually mature, a male’s sagittal crest enlarges, forming a small, characteristic bump-like projection on their forehead. Galápagos Sea Lions, compared to California sea lions, have a slightly smaller sagittal crest and a shorter muzzle. Adult females and juveniles lack this physical characteristic altogether with a nearly flat head and little or no forehead. Both male and female sea lions have a pointy, whiskered nose and somewhat long, narrow muzzle. The young pups are almost dog-like in profile. Another characteristic that defines the sea lion are their external ear-like pinnae flaps which distinguish them from their close relative in which they are often confused with, the seal. The fore-flippers have a short fur extending from the wrist to the middle of the dorsal fin surface, but other than that, the flippers are covered in black, leathery skin. Although somewhat clumsy on land with their flippers, sea lions are amazingly agile in water. With their streamline bodies and flipper-like feet, they easily propel themselves through crashing surf and dangerously sharp coastal rocks. They also have the ability to control their flippers independently and thus change directions with ease and have more control over their body on land. When wet, sea lions are a shade of dark brown, but once dry, their color varies greatly. The females tend to be a lighter shade than the males and the pups a chestnut brown. Born with a longer, brownish-black lanugo, a pup's coat gradually fades to brown within the first five months of life. At this time, they undergo their first molt resulting in their adult coat. Feeding mostly on sardines, Galápagos Sea Lions sometimes travel ten to fifteen kilometers from the coast over the span of days to hunt for their prey. This is when they come into contact with their biggest predators: sharks and killer whales. Injuries and scars from attacks are often visible. Galápagos Sea Lions are especially vulnerable to human activity. Their inquisitive and social nature makes them more likely to approach areas inhabited by humans, and thus come into contact with human waste, fishing nets, and hooks. They occupy many different shoreline types from steep, rocky cliff sides to low-lying sandy beaches. To avoid overheating during the day, sea lions will take refuge from the sun under vegetation, rocks, and cliffs, and wade into tidal pools. Not only are sea lions social, they are also quite vocal. Adult male Galápagos Sea Lions often bark in long, repeated sequences that are loud and distinctive. Females and juveniles do not produce this repetitive bark, but both sexes and the younger pups will growl. From birth, a mother sea lion recognizes her pup’s distinct bark and can pin point it from a crowd of thirty or more barking sea lions. On land, sea lions form colonies at their hauling-out areas. Adult males known as Bulls are the head of the Colony, growing up to 7 ft (2 m) long and weighing up to 800 lb (363 kg). As males grow larger, they fight to win dominance of a harem of between 5 and 25 cows and the surrounding territory. Swimming from border to border of his colony, the dominant bull jealously defends his coastline against all other adult males. While patrolling his area, he frequently rears his head out of the water and barks, as an indication of his territorial ownership. The average dominant bull holds his territory for only a few months, until he is challenged by another male. On land, these fights start by stretching out the neck and barking in attempt to test each other’s bravery. If this isn’t enough to scare the opponent off, they begin pushing each other and biting around the neck area. If males weren’t equipped with a thick, muscular neck, their vital organs would be easily damaged during these fights. Blood, is often drawn, however, and many male sea lions have battle scars due to these territorial competitions. Losers are dramatically chased far from their territory by the new dominant bull with much splashing. Because there is only one male in each harem, there is always a surplus of “bachelor” male sea lions. They usually congregate fairly peaceably on less favorable areas of the coastline in “bachelor colonies.”. Because the dominant male of the harem cannot feed while defending his colony, he eventually becomes too tired and weak, and is overpowered by the well-nourished, fresh bull. Breeding takes place from May all the way through to January. Because of this prolonged breeding season and the extensive care required by the pups from their mother, there are dependent pups in the colonies year round. Each cow in the harem has a single pup born a year after conception. After about a week of continuous attention from birth, the female returns to the ocean and begins to forage, and just a week after that, the pup will follow her and begin to develop its swimming skills. When the pup is two to three weeks old the cow will mate again. The mothers will take the young pups with them into the water while nursing until around the 11th month when the pups are weaned from their mother’s milk and become dependent on their own hunting skills. The pups have a strong bond with their mother. The cow will nurture a pup for up to three years. In that time the cow and the pup will recognize each other's bark from the rest of the colony. Within the colony sea lion pups live together in a rookery. Pups can be seen together napping, playing, and feeding. It is not uncommon to see one cow 'baby-sitting' a group of pups while the other cows go off to feed.
Floreana (Champions Islet)
Located approximately 4 to 5 hours west of Española and equal distance south of Santa Cruz, this island has long been a favorite site of visitors including pirates, whalers and early settlers. One of the oldest islands Floreana illustrates the aging process of a volcanic island. Unlike the younger western islands, Floreana's volcano has been long extinct and is in the advanced stages of erosion. The erosion process gave the island the nutrients and soils need to sustain plant life. The combination of this rich soil and a good water supply have given the highlands of Floreana a diversified landscaping of native and introduced flora. Floreana is best known for its colorful history of buccaneers, whalers, convicts, and colonists. In 1793 British whalers established the Post Office Barrel to send letters to and from England. This tradition has continued over the years, and even today visitors may drop off and pick up letters, without stamps, to be carried to far destinations. Punta Cormorant offers two highly contrasting beaches. The landing beach is of volcanic origin and is composed of olivine crystals, giving it a greenish tinge. At the end of the short trail is a carbonate beach of extremely fine white sand. Formed by the erosion of coral skeletons, it is a nesting site for green sea turtles. In the 1930's Floreana was the setting for intrigue and mystery. A German dentist and his mistress, a young family (the Wittmer family who still live on the island) and a self-styled baroness with three men came to settle in the island. Shortly after the baroness and her lovers arrived chaos began. The baroness and her entourage terrorized the other inhabitants while planning to build a luxury hotel. Eventually the baroness, two of her lovers and the dentist all turned up missing or dead. There has been much investigation searching for what really happened on Floreana, but there have never been any hard answers. John Treherne wrote of these people in "The Galapagos Affair". Located just off Punta Cormorant, Champions Islet is the best snorkeling in the Galapagos! To see the Devil’s Crown you need to go underwater, an almost completely submerged volcano, which erosion has transformed the cone into a series of jagged peaks creating the "Devil's Crown". The remains of the volcano create a haven for seabirds such as boobies, pelicans and frigates. Red-billed tropical birds can be seen nesting in the crevices. The highlight of the visit is snorkeling in the center of the crater. You will play with sea lions, while swimming with schools of colorful king angel fish, balloon fish, hawkfish, scrawled filefish, yellowtail grunts, tiger snake eels, white-tipped sharks, eagle rays, amberjacks, wrasses, hammerhead sharks, and sea turtles. The water is a bit rough and the current is strong. The east to west current provides a fun ride as it pushes you through the crown. There is a tube on the western side that you can swim through if you are a strong swimmer (approximately 10-15 feet down) and come out on the other side.
Galapagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands (official name: Archipiélago de Colón; other Spanish names: Islas de Colón or Islas Galápagos) are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed around the equator in the Pacific Ocean, some 900 km west of Ecuador. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site: wildlife is its most notable feature. Because of the only very recent arrival of man the majority of the wildlife has no fear of humans and will allow visitors to walk right up them, often having to step over Iguanas or Sea Lions.The Galápagos islands and its surrounding waters are part of a province, a national park, and a biological marine reserve. The principal language on the islands is Spanish. The islands have a population of around 40,000, which is a 40-fold expansion in 50 years. The islands are geologically young and famed for their vast number of endemic species, which were studied by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the Beagle. His observations and collections contributed to the inception of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.
The Dörnbergpark is a 7.4 hectare park a few meters west of the old town of Regensburg and an important monument of garden art of the 19th century.
From 1804 to 1806, Emanuel Herigoyen built here for the banker of the princes of Thurn and Taxis Philipp Reichenberger a suburban villa (today's Dörnbergpalais) with a 1.9-acre park. In 1832 the property was acquired by Freiherr Ernst Friedrich von Dörnberg (1801-1878), general administrator of the princes of Thurn and Taxis from 1828 to 1871. He expanded the park to its present size and had it transformed in the years 1864-1867 by the royal Bavarian court gardener Carl von Effner to an English landscape park.
Text adapted from Wikipedia.
Transformar: Hacer que una persona o cosa cambie de forma o de aspecto
Si os fijais no hacen mas que hablarnos de la cantidad de cosas que nos transforman.... la música, el amor, los hijos, el matrimonio, las dificultades, las alegrías
Todo el mundo tiene una justificación frente a los demás para alegar ser como es...
"Es que a mi el..... me ha cambiado la vida" ,..."Yo no era así pero fue encontrar ...... y me cambió la manera de pensar ...."
No se,,, creo que en realidad solo hay 3 o 4 cosas importantes que te pueden marcar en tu vida,, el resto es puro carácter y maduración personal
Si le damos tanto valor a esa cantidad enorme de factores influyentes terminaremos diciendo como Oscar Wilde: "Discúlpeme, no le había reconocido: he cambiado mucho"
Only you can change yourself and transform in this way your life and events that happen to you!
Look for more perfect reasons for your actions — and then the Divine Sun will rise in you and illuminate all around you!
From this elevated viewpoint overlooking Lake Mediano, I was struck by how this artificial reservoir has transformed the original valley into something that resembles a natural alpine lake. The extraordinary turquoise color of the water, caused by limestone sediments in suspension, creates an almost tropical appearance in this Pyrenean setting.
This aerial perspective reveals the full scope of the transformation that occurred when the Mediano dam was constructed, flooding the original valley and village. What were once hillsides and agricultural lands are now peninsulas and islands emerging from these jewel-colored waters. The contrast between the dramatic limestone cliffs in the background and the gentle, forested hills surrounding the lake creates a landscape of remarkable beauty.
Yet beneath this scenic surface lies the submerged history I've documented elsewhere - the church tower and solitary trees that occasionally emerge when water levels drop, silent witnesses to the community that once thrived in this valley. This panoramic view contextualizes those individual elements within the broader geographic transformation.
My intention was to capture both the undeniable beauty of this engineered landscape and the scale of change it represents, showing how human intervention can create new forms of natural beauty while erasing others.
The Open-Air Gallery of Avenida Prestes Maia
Avenida Prestes Maia, the beating heart of São Paulo, has been transformed into an impressive vertical art gallery. From north to south, this iconic axis that connects to the 23 de Maio now displays monumental murals that bring an air of renewal, color, and modernity to the urban landscape.
In a dialogue between the sacred and the contemporary, the majestic "Goddess Isis" opens her protective wings on the façade opposite the historic Mosteiro de São Bento. Created by the talent of artist Gabriel Mena, the work carries the universal message "We Are All One", becoming one of the largest graffiti pieces in Latin America.
Following the course of the avenue, the Edifício Comandador Armando Rossi is adorned by the grace of the "Japanese Koi Fish". This work is a fusion of styles by renowned graffiti artists Binho Ribeiro, a pioneer of the national scene, and Suiko, who brings the influence of Japanese culture to his art. The Koi fish, a symbol of perseverance and luck in Japanese tradition, swims gracefully across the façade, representing the strength of the metropolis.
Together, these colorful giants, painted at great heights by world-famous artists, not only beautify the city but tell stories of union, resilience, and the power of public art to revitalize and give new soul to urban spaces.
A Galeria a Céu Aberto da Avenida Prestes Maia
A Avenida Prestes Maia, coração pulsante de São Paulo, transformou-se em uma impressionante galeria de arte vertical. De norte a sul, este icônico eixo que se conecta à 23 de Maio agora exibe murais monumentais que conferem um ar de renovação, cor e modernidade à paisagem urbana.
Em um diálogo entre o sagrado e o contemporâneo, a majestosa "Deusa Ísis" abre suas asas protetoras na fachada em frente ao histórico Mosteiro de São Bento. Criada pelo talento do artista Gabriel Mena, a obra carrega a mensagem universal "Somos Todos Um", tornando-se um dos maiores grafites da América Latina.
Seguindo o curso da avenida, o Edifício Comandador Armando Rossi é embelezado pela graça das "Carpas Japonesas". Esta obra é uma fusão de estilos dos consagrados grafiteiros Binho Ribeiro, um pioneiro da cena nacional, e Suiko, que traz em sua arte a influência da cultura nipônica. O peixe Koi, símbolo de perseverança e sorte na tradição japonesa, nada graciosamente pela fachada, representando a força da metrópole.
Juntos, esses gigantes coloridos, pintados nas alturas por artistas de fama mundial, não apenas embelezam a cidade, mas contam histórias de união, resiliência e a potência da arte pública em revitalizar e dar nova alma aos espaços urbanos.
La Galleria a Cielo Aperto di Avenida Prestes Maia
L'Avenida Prestes Maia, cuore pulsante di San Paolo, si è trasformata in una impressionante galleria d'arte verticale. Da nord a sud, questo iconico asse che si collega alla 23 de Maio espone ora murales monumentali che conferiscono un'aria di rinnovamento, colore e modernità al paesaggio urbano.
In un dialogo tra il sacro e il contemporaneo, la maestosa "Dea Iside" apre le sue ali protettive sulla facciata di fronte all' storico Monastero di San Benedetto. Creata dal talento dell'artista Gabriel Mena, l'opera reca il messaggio universale "Siamo Tutti Uno", diventando uno dei graffiti più grandi dell'America Latina.
Proseguendo il corso del viale, l'Edifício Comandador Armando Rossi è abbellito dalla grazia delle "Carpe Giapponesi". Quest'opera è una fusione di stili dei celebrati artisti di graffiti Binho Ribeiro, pioniere della scena nazionale, e Suiko, che porta nella sua arte l'influenza della cultura nipponica. Il pesce Koi, simbolo di perseveranza e fortuna nella tradizione giapponese, nuota con grazia sulla facciata, rappresentando la forza della metropoli.
Insieme, questi giganti colorati, dipinti in altezza da artisti di fama mondiale, non solo abbelliscono la città ma raccontano storie di unione, resilienza e la potenza dell'arte pubblica nel rivitalizzare e donare nuova anima agli spazi urbani.
La Galería al Aire Libre de la Avenida Prestes Maia
La Avenida Prestes Maia, el corazón palpitante de São Paulo, se ha transformado en una impresionante galería de arte vertical. De norte a sur, este eje icónico que se conecta con la 23 de Mayo ahora exhibe murales monumentales que confieren un aire de renovación, color y modernidad al paisaje urbano.
En un diálogo entre lo sagrado y lo contemporáneo, la majestuosa "Diosa Isis" abre sus alas protectoras en la fachada frente al histórico Monasterio de São Bento. Creada por el talento del artista Gabriel Mena, la obra lleva el mensaje universal "Somos Todos Uno", convirtiéndose en uno de los grafitis más grandes de América Latina.
Siguiendo el curso de la avenida, el Edifício Comandador Armando Rossi está embellecido por la gracia de las "Carpa Japonesa". Esta obra es una fusión de estilos de los consagrados grafiteros Binho Ribeiro, un pionero de la escena nacional, y Suiko, que trae en su arte la influencia de la cultura nipona. El pez Koi, símbolo de perseverancia y suerte en la tradición japonesa, nada gracefulmente por la fachada, representando la fuerza de la metrópolis.
Juntos, estos gigantes coloridos, pintados a gran altura por artistas de fama mundial, no solo embellecen la ciudad sino que cuentan historias de unión, resiliencia y la potencia del arte público para revitalizar y dar un nuevo alma a los espacios urbanos.
La Galerie en Plein Air de l'Avenue Prestes Maia
L'Avenue Prestes Maia, cœur battant de São Paulo, s'est transformée en une impressionnante galerie d'art verticale. Du nord au sud, cet axe iconique qui relie le 23 de Maio expose désormais des muraux monumentaux qui confèrent un air de renouveau, de couleur et de modernité au paysage urbain.
Dans un dialogue entre le sacré et le contemporain, la majestueuse "Déesse Isis" ouvre ses ailes protectrices sur la façade en face du historique Monastère de São Bento. Créée par le talent de l'artiste Gabriel Mena, l'œuvre porte le message universel "Nous ne faisons qu'Un", devenant l'une des plus grandes fresques graffiti d'Amérique latine.
En suivant le cours de l'avenue, l'Edifício Comandador Armando Rossi est embelli par la grâce des "Carpes Japonaises". Cette œuvre est une fusion des styles des graffeurs renommés Binho Ribeiro, un pionnier de la scène nationale, et Suiko, qui apporte dans son art l'influence de la culture nippone. Le poisson Koi, symbole de persévérance et de chance dans la tradition japonaise, nage avec grâce sur la façade, représentant la force de la métropole.
Ensemble, ces géants colorés, peints en hauteur par des artistes de renommée mondiale, n'embellissent pas seulement la ville mais racontent des histoires d'union, de résilience et de la puissance de l'art public pour revitaliser et donner une nouvelle âme aux espaces urbains.
Die Freiluft-Galerie der Avenida Prestes Maia
Die Avenida Prestes Maia, der pulsierende Herzschlag São Paulos, hat sich in eine beeindruckende vertikale Kunstgalerie verwandelt. Von Nord nach Süd zeigt diese ikonische Achse, die mit dem 23. Mai verbindet, monumentale Wandgemälde, die dem Stadtbild eine Aura der Erneuerung, Farbe und Modernität verleihen.
In einem Dialog zwischen dem Heiligen und dem Zeitgenössischen öffnet die majestätische "Göttin Isis" ihre schützenden Flügel an der Fassade gegenüber dem historischen Mosteiro de São Bento. Geschaffen vom Talent des Künstlers Gabriel Mena, trägt das Werk die universelle Botschaft "Wir sind alle Eins" und wurde zu einem der größten Graffiti-Kunstwerke Lateinamerikas.
Weiter die Allee entlang wird das Edifício Comandador Armando Rossi durch die Anmut der "Japanischen Koi-Karpfen" verschönert. Dieses Werk ist eine Fusion der Stile der gefeierten Graffiti-Künstler Binho Ribeiro, einem Pionier der nationalen Szene, und Suiko, der in seiner Kunst den Einfluss der japanischen Kultur einbringt. Der Koi-Fisch, ein Symbol für Ausdauer und Glück in der japanischen Tradition, schwimmt anmutig über die Fassade und repräsentiert die Stärke der Metropole.
Zusammen verschönern diese farbenfrohen Riesen, die in schwindelerregender Höhe von weltberühmten Künstlern gemalt wurden, nicht nur die Stadt, sondern erzählen Geschichten von Vereinigung, Widerstandsfähigkeit und der Kraft öffentlicher Kunst, städtische Räume zu revitalisieren und ihnen neue Seele einzuhauchen.
De Openluchtgalerij van de Avenida Prestes Maia
De Avenida Prestes Maia, de kloppend hart van São Paulo, is veranderd in een indrukwekkende verticale kunstgalerij. Van noord naar zuid toont deze iconische as, die verbinding maakt met de 23 de Maio, monumentale muurschilderingen die een gevoel van vernieuwing, kleur en moderniteit aan het stadslandschap geven.
In een dialoog tussen het sacrale en het hedendaagse opent de majestueuze "Godin Isis" haar beschermende vleugels op de gevel tegenover het historische Mosteiro de São Bento. Gemaakt door het talent van kunstenaar Gabriel Mena, draagt het werk de universele boodschap "We Zijn Allemaal Een", en werd het een van de grootste graffiti-werken in Latijns-Amerika.
Verderop wordt het Edifício Comandador Armando Rossi opgefleurd door de gratie van de "Japanse Koi Karper". Dit werk is een fusie van stijlen door de gevierde graffiti-kunstenaars Binho Ribeiro, een pionier in de nationale scene, en Suiko, die in zijn kunst de invloed van de Japanse cultuur meeneemt. De Koi-vis, een symbool van volharding en geluk in de Japanse traditie, zwemt sierlijk over de gevel en vertegenwoordigt de kracht van de metropool.
Samen verbeteren deze kleurrijke reuzen, geschilderd op grote hoogte door wereldberoemde artiesten, niet alleen de stad, maar vertellen ze verhalen over verbinding, veerkracht en de kracht van publieke kunst om stedelijke ruimtes te revitaliseren en een nieuwe ziel te geven.
معرض الهواء الطلق في أفينيدا بريستيس مايا
أصبحت أفينيدا بريستيس مايا، قلب ساو باولو النابض، معرضًا فنيًا عموديًا مذهلاً في الهواء الطلق. من الشمال إلى الجنوب، يعرض هذا المحور الأيقوني المتصل بجادة 23 دي مايو لوحات جدارية ضخمة تمنح دفعة من التجديد واللون والحداثة للمشهد الحضري.
في حوار بين المقدس والمعاصر، تفتح "الإلهة إيزيس" المهيبة جناحيها الواقيين على الواجهة المقابلة لدير ساو بينتو التاريخي. أنشأها الفنان غابرييل مينا، وتحمل اللوحة الرسالة العالمية "نحن جميعًا واحد"، لتصبح واحدة من أكبر أعمال الغرافيتي في أمريكا اللاتينية.
باتجاه الأمام على الجادة، تزين "أسماك الكوي اليابانية" واجهة مبنى كوماندادور أرموندو روسي. هذا العمل هو مزيج من أساليب فنانين مرموقين هما بينيو ريبيرو، رائد المشهد المحلي، وسويكو، الذي يجلب لتلك الفنون تأثير الثقافة اليابانية. سمكة الكوي، رمز المثابرة والحظ في التقاليد اليابانية، تسبح بأناقة على الواجهة، ممثلة قوة المدينة.
معًا، لا تزين هذه العمالقة الملونة، التي رسمها فنانون مشهورون عالميًا على ارتفاعات شاهقة، المدينة فحسب، بل تحكي قصصًا عن الاتحاد والمرونة وقوة الفن العام في إحياء ونهضة الأماكن الحضرية.
プレステス・マイア大通りの屋外ギャラリー
サンパウロの鼓動であるプレステス・マイア大通りは、印象的な垂直のアートギャラリーへと変貌を遂げました。南北に延びるこの象徴的な通りは「23 de Maio」通りに接続しており、都市景観に刷新、色彩、現代性をもたらす記念碑的な壁画を展示しています。
神聖なものと現代的なものとの対話の中で、威厳ある 「女神イシス」 が歴史あるサン・ベント修道院の向かいのファサードでその保護の翼を広げています。アーティスト ガブリエル・メナ の才能によって生み出されたこの作品は、 「我々はすべて一つ」 という普遍的なメッセージを携え、ラテンアメリカで最大級のグラフィティアートの一つとなりました。
大通りを進むと、コマンダドール・アルマンド・ロッシビルは、優雅な 「日本のコイ」 によって彩られています。この作品は、国内シーンのパイオニアであるグラフィティアーティスト ビーニョ・リベイロ と、日本文化の影響をアートに取り入れる 酢井子 という、著名な2人のアーティストのスタイルが融合したものです。日本の伝統において忍耐と幸運の象徴であるコイは、ファサードを優雅に泳ぎ、大都市の強さを表現しています。
これらの色彩豊かな巨人たちは、世界的に有名なアーティストによって高い場所に描かれており、都市を美しくするだけでなく、結束、レジリエンス、公共芸術が都市空間を活性化し新たな魂を吹き込む力の物語を語りかけています。
普雷斯特斯·马亚大道的露天画廊
普雷斯特斯·马亚大道，圣保罗跳动的心脏，已转变为一座令人印象深刻的垂直艺术画廊。从北到南，这个连接着"五月二十三"大道的标志性轴线，如今展示着巨大的壁画，为城市景观带来了焕然一新、色彩和现代感。
在一场神圣与当代的对话中，庄严的 "伊西斯女神" 在历史悠久的圣本托修道院对面的外墙上展开她保护的双翼。由艺术家 加布里埃尔·梅纳 创作，这幅作品承载着 "我们是一体" 的普世信息，成为拉丁美洲最大的涂鸦作品之一。
沿着大道的方向，指挥官阿曼多·罗西大楼被优雅的 "日本锦鲤" 所美化。这件作品是著名涂鸦艺术家风格的融合：Binho Ribeiro（国内场景的先驱）和 Suiko（他的艺术带有日本文化的影响）。锦鲤，日本传统中毅力与幸运的象征，优雅地游动在外墙上，代表着大都市的力量。
这些色彩缤纷的巨作由世界著名的艺术家在高处绘制，它们共同美化了城市，更讲述了关于团结、韧性的故事，并展现了公共艺术在复兴和赋予城市空间新灵魂方面的力量。
His friends call him Bikeal.
And yes, I did say Lego tf #2😉
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tuesday me. butterflies in my stomach.
embracing that nervous energy and trying to transform it into something creative and positive.
now you workshops
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I was drawn to the repetitive patterns and the smooth curvature of this modern architectural design. The black-and-white treatment highlights the interplay of light and shadow, transforming this structure into abstract dunes that seem both artificial and natural.
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Fully transformable LEGO Rubik's Cube - Rubrikon. Check out the previous photos for close ups.
In a vast steampunk metropolis, where domestic androids are manufactured by the thousands, perfection is the only acceptable outcome. Each machine is inspected, approved, and dispatched to serve a household. But one android, Zella, fails her quality test. Declared defective for reasons no one can quite explain, she is dumped behind the factory.
That night, instead of shutting down, Zella climbs out of the dumpster and escapes into a labyrinth of foggy streets. Alone and uncertain, she encounters Cedric, a young scavenger struggling to repair his battered flying car. With a simple touch, Zella quietly fixes the broken engine. The machine comes to life, and in that shared moment of surprise and laughter, an unlikely friendship begins.
After a wild joy ride above the city, they wander through markets, abandoned amusement parks, and forgotten corners. Wherever Zella touches discarded junk, it mysteriously transforms: a pile of rags assembles into a cheerful one-man band, and a rusted pile of cogs becomes a clockwork cat who joins the couple.
Yet the shadow of the factories remains. Cedric and Zella realize that their fragile freedom might easily be taken away. So, they make a decision, buy a map of the waterways, and leave the city forever in Cedric’s old houseboat.
Clockwork City is a gentle fable about freedom, companionship and the quiet magic of second chances. The film suggests that what society discards may yet hold the power to create a new and more humane world.
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Close to the village of Arsha in the Kazbegi region lies the Arsha Waterfall, about five kilometers from Stepantsminda Kazbegi. The hike to the waterfall is considered easy and typically takes three to four hours. The trail is unpaved but well-trodden, surrounded by lush meadows, and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The waterfall is one of the lesser-known natural attractions in the area, contributing to its untouched and serene atmosphere. A bit further along is the Toti Waterfall, accessible via a steep trail that passes above the Arsha Waterfall. This waterfall offers spectacular panoramic views and is an ideal spot for a picnic. Visitors can enjoy the tranquility, the breathtaking nature, and even take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear water. The hike to Toti Waterfall leads through a rugged mountain landscape with breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks and deep valleys. The trail winds along steep slopes and rocky paths, surrounded by dry grasslands and scattered shrubs. Along the way, impressive cliffs and natural formations add a unique character to the scenery. The fresh mountain air and the tranquility of nature make the journey an unforgettable experience. At the end, the spectacular Toti Waterfall awaits as a rewarding sight after the challenging climb.
The Gold Star Cottage is a charming accommodation in the beautiful surroundings of the Georgian Caucasus, near the Arsha Waterfall. The cottages in the photo have a modern A-frame architecture, which creates a cozy and cozy atmosphere, perfectly fitting into the mountain landscape. From the cottage you have a breathtaking view of the rugged mountains and the valley. In autumn the hills turn golden yellow, while in winter the surroundings transform into a fairytale snowy landscape. The proximity of the Arsha Waterfall makes this location ideal for nature lovers and hikers. It is a perfect place for travelers looking for peace, nature and spectacular mountain panoramas.
Nabij het dorp Arsha in de Kazbek regio, ligt de Arsha-waterval, op ongeveer vijf kilometer van Stepantsminda Kazbegi. De wandeling naar de waterval wordt als eenvoudig beschouwd en duurt doorgaans drie tot vier uur. Het pad is ongebaand maar goed begaanbaar, omringd door weelderige weiden en biedt prachtige uitzichten op de omliggende bergen. De waterval is een van de minder bekende natuurlijke attracties in het gebied, wat bijdraagt aan de ongerepte en serene sfeer. Nog iets verder ligt de Toti-waterval, bereikbaar via een steil pad dat bovenlangs de Arsha-waterval loopt. De wandeling naar de Toti-waterval voert door een ruig berglandschap met adembenemende uitzichten op besneeuwde bergtoppen en diepe valleien. Het pad slingert langs steile hellingen en rotsachtige paden, omringd door droge graslanden en verspreide struiken. Onderweg zijn er indrukwekkende kliffen en natuurlijke formaties die het landschap een uniek karakter geven. De frisse berglucht en de rust van de natuur maken de tocht een onvergetelijke ervaring. Aan het einde wacht de spectaculaire Toti-waterval als beloning voor de inspannende klim. De Gold Star Cottage is een sfeervolle accommodatie in de prachtige omgeving van de Georgische Kaukasus, vlak bij de Arsha-waterval. De huisjes op de foto hebben een moderne A-frame architectuur, wat zorgt voor een knusse en gezellige sfeer, perfect passend in het berglandschap. Vanuit de cottage heb je een adembenemend uitzicht op de ruige bergen en de vallei. In de herfst kleuren de heuvels goudgeel, terwijl in de winter de omgeving verandert in een sprookjesachtig besneeuwd landschap. De nabijheid van de Arsha-waterval maakt deze locatie ideaal voor natuurliefhebbers en wandelaars. Het is een perfecte plek voor reizigers die op zoek zijn naar rust, natuur en spectaculaire bergpanorama’s.
The Citadel Jerusalem
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Great days the VR era, not so great was the condition of most of them in the latter days (the Cornwall based ones I hasten to add were far worse appearance wise than the Plymouth fleet).... maybe all those rural country roads?!
Any First's slogan of the 'First Transforming Travel' was rather inappropriate when it came to the VRs but I guess it wasn't worth the time and money to really smarten them all up.
Anyway 38928 gained the front grill of 38867 hence the mis-match with the rest of the livery, happily this VR is preserved and will one day I am sure look back to her superb best.
a daylight photo of the transformed tree .... the shapes in the branches are so interesting
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...en concert au Grillen à Colmar le 05/11/2021
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AC/DI...Tribute AC/DC en concert au Grillen à Colmar le 05--11-2021
Le projet AC/DI est un groupe « hommage à AC/DC », né en novembre 2010. Le répertoire d’AC/DI contient les chansons les plus célèbres et les plus marquantes de l’histoire d’AC/DC reconnu comme l’une des icônes mondiales du hard rock. Au cours de toutes ces années, AC/DI a été crédité par le public comme meilleur AC/DC Tribute en Italie. La ressemblance vocale avec le chanteur Brian Johnson, le son et la mise en scène est digne de leur prestigieux modèle australien. Le groupe se présente avec un line-up composé de 5 éléments tout comme celui d’AC/DC. Chaque membre d’AC/DI se métamorphose fidèlement à l’original autant musicalement que scéniquement, en particulier dans les attitudes et le jeu d’Angus Young. Les performances du groupe obtiennent toujours l’adhésion du public, satisfaisant à la fois les nostalgiques de la première heure et les fans de la dernière heure
The AC/DI project is a “Tribute to AC/DC” group, born in November 2010. The AC/DI repertoire contains the most famous and memorable songs in the history of AC/DC recognized as one of the world’s hard rock icons. In all these years, AC/DI has been credited by the public as the best AC/DC Tribute in Italy. The vocal resemblance to singer Brian Johnson, sound and direction is worthy of their prestigious Australian model. The group presents itself with a line-up composed of 5 elements as well as that of AC/DC. Each member of AC/DI transforms himself faithfully to the original as much musically as scenically, especially in the attitudes and play of Angus Young. The performances of the band always get the support of the public, satisfying both the nostalgic of the first hour and the fans of the last hour
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“There can be no transforming of darkness into light and of apathy into movement without emotion” (Carl Gustav Jung)
Thanks to Neighya for texture
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I have over 15 000 views on my photostream now, and its a long time since I started on Flickr. And I wonder if I should do this still.
I see some get over 100 and more faves for really bad and cliché photos, but others that make artistic work struggle to get 15 faves. Sharpen up people, do not always please someone cause you can get an invite or fave back. I really dont like that side of Flickr. You should have some critical sense when commenting.
I joined Flickr in may 2010. Since then I have got one picture with faves over 70 (76), 2 pictures with 50 faves, 2 pictures with 40 something faves, 19 between from 30 to 39, and the rest under 30.
And I have posted 1 858 photos from SL and a few rl.
I know that not all of them are good, but I still wonder if its worth all the work I put in my pictures. Maybe I should use the time for something else or somewhere else.
Soft Touch Arts is a arts project for under privileged children, aiming to engage and transform lives using creative projects. This is just one panel of the fence outside the rear of their property. I have images of the other panels which will drip feed through the daily posts over the next few weeks.
Thank you to everyone who takes time to view and comment on my work. Any critique or feedback is welcomed or feel free to browse my other galleries at kdp450.smugmug.com which are constantly changing. Most recent postings can by found in the "Recent Postings (Not Dailies)" gallery.
Panoramica de 18 fotos en Hdr:
Habiéndose inaugurado como museo público en 1793, pasó a manos estatales en 1848. La única área del Palacio que no se usaba como museo, sino para el departamento de finanzas, fue transformado en el Ala Richelieu por el presidente Francois Miterrand. Este fue el final de un proyecto de modernización del museo, ampliación y profundización de sus colecciones. Este es el proyecto que incluía la construcción de una pirámide de vidrio que sirviera como entrada al museo. La misma, que aunque ha sido muy criticada, le da un impresionante toque de luces y colores, especialmente al atardecer, fue diseñada por Ieoh Ming Pei.
"Cala Ratjada est une station balnéaire controversée... Au début du XXème siècle, cet ancien village de pêcheurs s'est transformé en villégiature pour les riches familles majorquines. BEAUCOUP MOINS INTIMISTE QUE D'AUTRES VILLAGES DU LITTORAL, ce haut lieu touristique, dont la promenade abonde en bars et restaurants, fait le plein de visiteurs à partir du mois de juin." (Magazine Destination Europe - Espagne - Numéro 21)
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La costa asturiana depara sorpresas constantes, como los llamados bufones: un auténtico gozo para los sentidos. Se escucha el mar respirar, bramar, lo vemos saltar por encima de nuestras cabezas en una nube de gotas ínfimas, con un resoplido o bufido final que resulta estremecedor y que hace vibrar los acantilados bajo nuestros pies.
Estos saltos de agua son algo distinto a la acción típica del mar rompiendo en grandes olas contra la costa. En este caso, el agua aprovecha chimeneas bien definidas y grietas de la caliza para salir a borbotones a la superficie imitando a los géisers, formando surtidores que pueden alcanzar más de veinte metros de altura.
Este fenómeno despliega toda su fuerza cuando el Cantábrico está bravío. La combinación de la pleamar con marejada es la mejor de las opciones para ver los bufones en todo su esplendor. En estas ocasiones, sin embargo, hemos de mostrarnos nada temerarios y muy respetuosos, observando el espectáculo a una prudente distancia. El peligro es real si nos acercamos demasiado, ya que la fuerza del chorro puede arrastrar a un hombre.
Si la mar está en calma, los respiraderos se limitan a expulsar aire, pero en los días de fuerte marejada los bufones se transforman en un espectáculo que produce admiración y temor. Los hondos quejidos del Bramadoriu, como se denominan localmente, se dejan oír a kilómetros de distancia.
La imagen única de estos susrtidores sólo puede disfrutarse en zonas bien localizadas del litoral de Llanes.
Energy is a physical property that we talk about, but have a difficult time understanding. It differs from mass in that we cannot hold it in our hands, Its all around us but we can't see it. It transforms ocean water into rain. Sends sparks of electricity through the clouds before a thunderstorm. Some scientist say that everything is nothing but energy, that mass is just a manifestation of energy. as is light, heat and motion.
Hiking along this beautiful Ozark stream one has to be struck by the powerful force of this water. Water that is not much different than the what flows through your tap (minus the chlorine). Except it has been energized.
I wanted to capture this flow of energy. To do this I hiked down a steep ravine and stood on the bank, bent down close to the surface of the water where it slammed up against granite rocks and exploded in splendor. Positioned my camera where the water almost jumped out of the banks in turmoil. I wanted you to see the turbulence, feel the force, smell the mist as it rises off the surface.
Tiemann Shut-Ins Trail
Madison County Missouri
This bath lasted all of two minutes before it transformed into a wrestling match. LOL!
[SOOC, f/1.4, ISO 1600, shutter speed 1/200, +5/3 EV]
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It’s amazing how transformative ultraviolet fluorescence can be. This is a black weevil sitting on a white daisy to our eyes, but when photographed with intense ultraviolet light, the fluorescing light bouncing off is magical. View large and read on!
I was out for a walk with my daughter yesterday and along the road was a small patch of daisies. I was going to pick one for her, but I realized she had already fallen asleep. I still went to pluck one for later, but noticed a very tiny weevil resting in the center. This quickly became MY flower, and while my daughter slept in her stroller I hurried back home to get this weevil unto my UV studio setup.
For reference, this is likely the species of weevil that is in my image: www.kerbtier.de/Pages/Fotos/FotoLargeN/Curculionidae/Ceut... - the Cabbage Seed Pod Weevil.
Weevils are generally cooperative insects, and this one was also sluggish from a colder night. I could gently poke it’s backside to get him to move in the direction I wanted, towards the outer edge of the petals. He was still somewhat unpredictable, but eventually this pose happened and I thought it was more dynamic “hanging off” than just a static resting position. Shortly after the image was taken, he warmed up and became quite active and I was unable to get the same level of cooperation. That’s quite alright – I already got the shot I was after.
The flashes I’m using only emit ultraviolet light, which the camera cannot directly see. If UV light bounced back to the camera, we’d get a black image. The visible light that bounces off the subject has fluoresced from the UV spectrum to give us what you’re looking at. UVIVF or UltraViolet-Induced Visible Fluorescence is the physics at work here – nothing special about the camera, it’s unmodified – it’s all about getting a purely UV-only light source.
Most things fluoresce, but to such a small degree that we would never know it. I’ve modified Yongnuo 685 flashes to remove a UV blocking filter and then adding two 77mm filters to the front of the flash head: a MidOpt BP365 and a Hoya U340. Each of these block the visible spectrum almost entirely, but each one bleeds a bit on opposite ends of visible (one red, the other purple). Combined, the isolate UV very nicely. They’re not cheap, however! In order to get enough light for this image to be made, I need three of these flashes at point-blank range at full power.
Even with that much UV light, this image required ISO 8000. While the depth of field is very shallow, F/8 was used to get as much in focus as possible at roughly 2:1 magnification and cropped in heavily from there. Technically speaking this image is just barely possible to be made – it pushes limits. Visually, we end up with something out of this world – a white flower with a black beetle become something enchanting.
While I can’t explore UV photography with large groups, I most certainly run private workshops in this area! Just send a note to don@komarechka.com if you’re interested. :)
Transformation masks such as this Thunderbird belong to the sky world, which consists of Ancestral Beings that are transported to the heavens from where they can return as material beings in recognizable form such as human. The Kwakwaka’ wakw people say when this bird ruffles its feathers they cause thunder and when they blink their eyes lightning flashes. Each thunderbird is associated with a specific village group or lineage, a specific place of origin unique to each and its details are carefully guarded. Masks can be owned individually or by a family but rights are always inherent, flowing from one generation to the next. The Namgis people relate that this thunderbird flew out of the heavens to assist a man who had transformed into a large halibut. When finished assisting he removed his headdress and winged cape and sent them back to the sky world becoming human. The mask may be worn on the forehead with the dancer’s face showing or it may cover the face to indicate the duality of man and bird. The performer wears a full costume of representing the bird. The mask would be danced during a Winter Ceremony, called a Potlatch, where songs, dances and rituals are performed and gifts may be given. When not used such masks are wrapped carefully and hidden away. When worn and danced and closed the mask portrays a bird head with a large yellow beak. When open, the head and large beak divide, expand, and become a full-bodied bird with outstretched wings. Each wing contains a linear image of a sisiutl or lightning snake. At the center of the full-bodied bird is a human head. Above the head is a small seated figure and below it is still another bird. Opening and closing the mask would add a spectacular effect during the dances. When the mask was first collected it had cord riggings to open its parts. It was collected from the Gigilgam lineage of the Nimpkish. The mask is fragile but stable. There are scattered pigment losses. Red cedar ruff originally surrounded the mask when it was worn for performances.
The city transformed into a winter wonderland during this time , the streets covered with the snow so be prepared for slippery side walk and snowy landscape
It started getting dark after 2 PM which was a bit shock at first but i quickly got used to it ...
Have a great day and stay safe with the cold weather my Flickr friends...
Various artists in West Auckland have used their artistic ability and painted the many roadside transformers.
A work of art #34 52in2019
A sweeping panorama of Kaldnes Brygge captured from the historic Slottsfjellet viewpoint. This image, stitched from 12 high-resolution frames, reveals the vibrant waterfront architecture glowing against the winter dusk. The calm water mirrors the golden lights of modern apartments, while the hillside beyond tells the story of Tønsberg’s layered heritage. A perfect blend of urban life and serene Nordic winter.
Fun Fact
Kaldnes Brygge was once home to the Kaldnes Mekaniske Verksted, a major shipyard in Tønsberg. Today, it stands as a modern residential and commercial hub, transforming the city’s industrial past into a contemporary waterfront community.