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My little sister turns 30 today, on April 8. I hope and think she has had a great day together with her loved one and two adorable children, even though she had to cancel the party and visits due to the corona virus. I look forward to when we can celebrate both her and our dad who just turned 65 when all this chaos is over..
This photo is from our brother's wedding last autumn, when we sang together.
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the Ear of Dionysius.
The Ear of Dionysius (Italian: Orecchio di Dionisio) is an artificial limestone cave carved out of the Temenites hill in the city of Syracuse, on the island of Sicily in Italy. Its name comes from its similarity in shape to the human ear.
The Ear of Dionysius was most likely formed out of an old limestone quarry. It is 23 metres high and extends 65 metres back into the cliff. Horizontally it bends in an approximate 's' shape; vertically it is tapered at the top like a teardrop. Because of its shape the Ear has extremely good acoustics, making even a small sound resonate throughout the cave.
The name of the cave was coined in 1586 by the painter Caravaggio. It refers to the tyrant Dionysius I of Syracuse. According to legend (possibly one created by Caravaggio), Dionysius used the cave as a prison for political dissidents, and by means of the perfect acoustics eavesdropped on the plans and secrets of his captives. Another more gruesome legend claims that Dionysius carved the cave in its shape so that it would amplify the screams of prisoners being tortured in it.
Because of its reputation for acoustic flawlessness, the Ear of Dionysius has also come to refer to a type of ear trumpet that has a flexible tube. The term 'Ear of Dionysius' can also refer to surveillance, specifically that for political gain.
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I am organizing again another fundraiser for this project: Stop AIDS at Birth
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That's it for this week my friend. I'm now turning around to continue my girly stroll in the hotel gardens, giving you a last look of my satin skirt, stockings and silky bum. No worries though: next week I'll be back to see you again and to show you another nice outfit. Until then: be well and enjoy life!
I've been intending to shoot this photograph for a long time. The combination of lockdown and having more time to myself has provided the opportunity.
Architect: Santiago Calatrava
Built in: 2001-2005
Client: HSB
HSB Turning Torso is the tallest skyscraper in Sweden and the Nordic countries, situated in Malmö, Sweden. It was designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and officially opened on 27 August 2005. The tower reaches a height of 190 metres (623 feet) with 54 stories.
More information here: HSB Turning Torso
strobist info: 1sb900 snooted on the left & 1 sb800 snooted behind on the right. All triggered by cls Nikon system
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This is my first attempt at star trails and was shot at the top of Mount Charlseton, north of Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Turning Torso is a 54-storey skyscraper in Malmö. It was designed by Santiago Calatrava and officially opened in 2005. It is regarded to be the first twisted tower. The top floors are twisted 90 degrees compared to the ground floor.
Residential skyscraper in Malmo, Sweden is the tallest building in the Nordic countries.
The building was designed by Santiago Calatrava and officially opened on 27 August 2005. The tower reaches a height of 190 meters with 54 stories and 147 apartments.
107/366/2020, 3394 days in a row.
Taken on an evening visit to drop stuff to my parents who are "Cocooning" during the Lockdown, really miss giving them a hug xx
today with no regrets but with hopes for brightening skies for us all as we usher in new leaders.....
20/365
Hoping she will bring it right back for the next throw. There are not many stick-bearing trees up here on the hill!
That's it for this week my friend. The sun is setting and soon the light will be gone, and I still have to have dinner so I'd better get inside the hotel for that. Therefore I have to turn my back to you, giving you a last look and smile over my shoulder to say goodbye. Also a good moment to check out my silky bum, nylon legs and high heels. Bye-bye, have a great week and see you again soon. Kalispera!
A building with over 13000 photos on flickr!
Built: 2001-2005. The second tallest building with dwellings in Europe, 54 storeys and 190 meters height. The two top floors are a conference centre: Turning Torso Meetings. Designed by Spanish architect and civil engineer Santiago Calatrava.
This building is selected for the book "1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die", editor in chief Mark Irving.
Loved how the turning colors on the tree stood out from the white facades of these colonial buildings in historic Williamsburg. There's nothing more beautiful than fall in the Mid-Atlantic.
Taken with an iPhone 4 using Pro-HDR then edited with Autostitch, Touch Retouch, and PictureShow.
Turning Torso is a residential skyscraper in Sweden and the tallest building in the Nordic countries. Located in Malmö on the Swedish side of the Öresund strait, it was built and is owned by HSB Sweden.
The project was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and officially opened on 27 August 2005. The tower reaches a height of 190 metres (623 feet) with 54 stories and 147 apartments.
In August 2015, it was announced that the building was the winner of the 10 Year Award from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.
Turning Torso is based on a sculpture by Calatrava, called Twisting Torso, which is a white marble piece based on the form of a twisting human being.
In 1999, HSB Malmö's former managing director, Johnny Örbäck, saw the sculpture in a brochure presenting Calatrava in connection with his contribution to the architectural competition for the Öresund Bridge. It was on this occasion that Örbäck was inspired to build HSB Turning Torso. Shortly afterwards he travelled to Zurich to meet Calatrava, and ask him to design a residential building based on the idea of a structure of twisting cubes.
A similar, taller skyscraper featuring a 90° twist is the Cayan Tower, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Sweden's tallest residential building is the HSB Turning Torso, a sculptural sustainable skyscraper that gently spirals as it ascends above the skyline of Malmo. Designed by renowned architect, sculptor and structural engineer Santiago Calatrava, the gigantic tower stands 54 floors high and features a form inspired by the Spanish architect's studies on nature and human bodies. The fantastic tower is completely powered by renewable energy, and it twists a full 90 degrees from top to bottom.
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Well no way around it...we can't stop time.
So obviously I am at odds against myself on me turning 40. Life has had some real curve balls lately. I was talking to a great photography friend of mine Lucz about my situation. She has a wicked good feel for some amazing dark style photos. I told her I had an idea for a birthday picture and told her the fundamentals of what I was thinking. She came up with the great idea to take a shot in a cemetery. So yes...I'm really sitting in a cemetery! I apologized to all the "people" there and assured them that I was doing this for a good cause and I would make a great photo out of it. This entire shoot was really good therapy for me. I feel at peace with myself and everything going on around me. And I'm obviously secretly hoping that 40 is the new 20!