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April 22, 2022 - "Saint Charles Borromeo's Church, locally known under the Latin name of Sint-Carolus Borromeus, was built between 1614 and 1621 on instructions of the Jesuit order. Hardly a square foot was untouched by art works, and there are dozens of 17th century depictions of the church, it apparently being a popular travel destination at the time.
Among the art works, were 39 ceiling paintings by Peter Paul Rubens (his studio, and with assistance of Anthony Van Dyck), Antwerp's foremost and one of the world's most famed baroque painters. Unfortunately they have all gone now, after a fire destroyed them and many other works in 1718. The church was subsequently rebuilt and opened its doors again. Sketches of about half of the ceiling paintings by Rubens have been preserved and are distributed in various art collections around the world.
The church received its present name only in 1803, when the church became a parish church, after the Jesuit order was disbanded by the pope.
The facade of the church is impressive and is higher than the church building itself. It is inspired by the Jesuit's mother church in Rome, the Gesu, which was built some 4 decades earlier. The sumptuous decoration on the facade is partly attributable to Peter Paul Rubens.
The High Altar of the church is most remarkable. Behind the altar is a large chest which contains 4 different canvasses. With a system of pulleys, the paintings can be changed throughout the year, according to the liturgical religious year. Two of the original paintings by Peter Paul Rubens, were requisitioned by Empress Maria Theresia of Austria in 1776.
Impressive art works in the church further include two long rows of wooden confessionals, all with sculptures of angels in front. Wooden panels also depict the lives of two of the Jesuit's order principal saints : Saint Ignatius and Saint Francis Xavier.
The Lady Chapel on the right side of the church, is exuberantly decorated with marble, paintings and sculptures. The chapel is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The painting 'The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary', a copy after Peter Paul Rubens, is displayed behind the altar. Also here, the original painting by Rubens, was 'purchased' by the Empress Maria Theresia in 1776. The ceiling relief in stucco was also designed by Rubens (who seems to have been a profligate designer as well as a painter).
Some parts of the church are only open on certain days (wednesday when we checked lately). They include the Sacristy, which is a repository for textile hangings and vestments from the 17th and 18th centuries, and the Lace Room.
The tower of Saint Charles Borromeo's Church is not visible when you enter from the main facade. It is located along Sint-Katelijnevest, and dates from around 1617 to 1721. The splendid tower has only recently been restored.
Saint Charles Borromeo's Church offers outstanding baroque architecture, outside and inside. It is unfortunate that so many buildings have been built adjacent to the church, preventing it being viewed unhindered." Previous text from the following website: www.discoverflanders.com/antwerp-carolusborromeus.asp
Cormorant birds taking of from a tree branch above Duffins marsh at Simcoe point pioneer cemetery in Squires beach , Martin’s photographs , Ajax , Ontario , Canada , May 9. 2020
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I took this shot in a florist shop a few months back, when I went on a photo shoot with Theen and Sedge...Theen, you'll remember this, you came in the florist shop with me!
I hope you love these different textures, as much as I do!
Isn't that growth on this branch so appealing...to me it's like a work of art!
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Prompt: A watercolor in the artistic style of Artist John Audubon of a Vermilion Flycatcher perched on a tree branch. The bird has a red head and upper body. The background is a blurred mix of greens and browns, indicating a natural setting. The lighting is soft and natural, highlighting the bird's bright colors. The image is well-composed, with the bird centered and the branch extending diagonally across the frame. The overall mood is serene and natural. --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
Digital fine art was created using Midjourney AI and Photoshop
The light and the bird were just perfect. I love days like this. I am seeing bluebirds all over the lake right now.
Male Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis)
White Rock Lake, Dallas
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A flock of about 20 Pine Siskins have been in our yard for about a week. It is the first time I have observed them here. This one seems to have darker coloring than the other two posted.
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Photo of the day September 14, 2022 - Daylight is fading on the property where my wife and I reside.
The white-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) also known as the white-breasted kingfisher or Smyrna kingfisher, is a tree kingfisher. These can survive even if there are no water bodies nearby. This is why you may be able to see them right in the middle of the concrete jungle without water bodies. Their food comprises of anything that they can grab and maul and eat, right from earthworms to crabs, lizards, rats, mice, bird chicks, snakes, etc.
The common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) also known as the Eurasian kingfisher, and river kingfisher, is a small kingfisher that is very commonly found near water bodies.
Here this little kingfisher is found to be bobbing its head up and down. Perhaps a means of communicating with others through body language without any sounds raised.
A quick shake and the bare skin is once more hidden by feathers.
Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)
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"Fall" in the literal sense as a large branch, had been brought down by recent strong winds, it lies in a field near Hampton
-in-Arden. A pair of Virgin class 221 Voyagers pass with 9M48 05.49 Glasgow Central to London Euston service.
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Yesterday wasn't the best day, for a few reasons. But I was with Lucy and we went out and had a laugh and then a nice conversation with Abbi made it all better :) This is Georgia's hand, and her ring.. I'm going to be lazy until later when I get up and go to the park with Lucy :D
Photo of the day December 04, 2021 - Autumn leaves on a neighbor's tree. My wife and I have admired this tree every autumn since we moved to this property.
New kind of fungi for me. It was on a tree branch across the creek. Wood ear fungi are a genus in the jelly fungi family. Most are edible & grown commercially. I thought it looked pretty up there with the sun lighting it up.
Wood Ear Fungi (Auricularia sp.)
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Cloudy sky and crepe myrtle branches. Hopefully soon, there will be leaves, and blossoms on this tree in my wife's and my yard.
This beautiful Yellow-bellied Flycatcher rests on a tree branch before flying to a nearby tree...Lifer for me...
One shot of Mama, then I left them alone.
Female Barred Owl (Strix varia)
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This osprey was photographed, perched in a tree with a fish it caught for it's breakfast, at Hobe Sound National Refuge in Hobe Sound, Florida. See this, and more, on my website at tom-claud.pixels.com.
We were expecting rain, but at this point in the day we had decent weather. My wife was doing some garden work and I was snapping some pictures.
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Im Japanischen ZEN-Garten in München
At the "Japanese ZEN-Garden" in Munich