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(adj.) Picturesque
1. visually charming or quaint, as if resembling or suitable for a painting
2. (of writing, speech, etc.) strikingly graphic or vivid; creating detailed mental images
3. having pleasing or interesting qualities; strikingly effective in appearance
Picturesque Solitary Tree, Nicolet, Quebec, Canada.
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The female Bare-faced Curassow is often considered more visually complex and striking than the male due to her intricate plumage patterns, despite the general rule in birds where males are more ornamental. While the male is characterized by a mostly black body with a white belly and a yellow knob on its bill, the female possesses a more diverse colour palette.
China, Beijing, Galaxy Soho, another super 18 floors complex built between 2008 & 2014, located in the southwest corner of Chaoyangmen Bridge in the Second Ring Road of Beijing, designed by London architecture firm & designed by the renown Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid
The Galaxy Soho is a 330 000 m2 office, retail & entertainment complex that which became a primary part of the living city. Its architecture is a composition of comprises four main domed structures, fused together by bridges & platforms between curving floor plates to create a fluid environment that surrounds a series of public courtyards & a larger central "canyon". Adapt to each other in all directions, generating a panoramic architecture without corners or abrupt transitions that break the fluidity of its formal composition. Creating a striking, modern & eye catching aesthetic, the Galaxy Soho is established as one more major urban landmark for Beijing.
From the outside the flowing bands of white aluminium & glass encasing the interior give the complex an incredible, eye-catching presence. Within the building this image is continued with a block of white floor that matches the walls & ceilings. A complimentary grey floor area borders the bright white centre with a visually striking black stripe separating the two colours. The great interior courts of the project are a reflection of traditional Chinese architecture where courtyards create an internal world of continuous open spaces.
The structure’s three lower levels contain retail & entertainment facilities, those above provide works spaces for innovative businesses of many kinds, while top levels are dedicated to bars, restaurants & cafes, many with views along the city’s great avenues.
The Galaxy Soho demonstrates ones more that the Chinese always manage to produce some of the most amazing, creative, visionary & environmental friendly new buildings, where money & labour is not an issue, for architects getting such projects it is like winning an architectural "Oscar-Grammy-Emmy Award".
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There were no nearby clouds to contend with this morning and that permitted the view I was after with Merriam Crater. On any given day that old cinder cone is perfect—then catching it sharing the horizon with this graceful comet gets kind of goosebumpy for me.
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I tried to see how long I could observe it visually with binoculars and was able to see it from 3:31–4:54AM—basically right on the horizon up to 13° at the end when the sun was 5° below the horizon. I was able to observe it naked eye, including the tail, up to the last 20 minutes or so.
Theta Auriga was conveniently 3° away for comparison, so naked eye the tail appeared about 1° in length. Through binoculars more like 2.5° long and photographically, about 3.5°. It kept its yellowish color up to the last 20 minutes or so when the sky was pretty bright and making it hard to detect. The pseudonucleus appeared more neutral in color and the tail had that bifurcation both visually through binoculars and photographically. I made a quick field sketch — first one I've done in a while — hopefully I can get that finished up & posted soon.
Photographically I think I'm picking up a hint of an ion tail very faintly just left of the curving dust tail. I need to work on some of the other magnified images to see if it's really there.
Image is from east of Flagstaff, Arizona, USA. 3:44AM MST/1044 UT.
The comet is 2° above horizon/sun is 16° below horizon.
Image comprised of 6 sequential exposures stacked and aligned to improve signal-to-noise ratio.
Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Canon EF 70-300mm lens at 130mm, f/5.0, 2 sec, ISO 6400.
34:52 Choose your favourite poem and try to represent a line of it visually.
I do not have a favourite poem but song lyrics are poetic and this one resonates with me. I am sure you have all heard it...if not here it is: www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7rQvJgTQ9U
There is a town in north Ontario,
With dream comfort memory to spare,
And in my mind
I still need a place to go,
All my changes were there.
Blue, blue windows behind the stars,
Yellow moon on the rise,
Big birds flying across the sky,
Throwing shadows on our eyes.
Leave us
Helpless, helpless, helpless
Baby can you hear me now?
The chains are locked
and tied across the door,
Baby, sing with me somehow.
Blue, blue windows behind the stars,
Yellow moon on the rise,
Big birds flying across the sky,
Throwing shadows on our eyes.
Leave us
Helpless, helpless, helpless.
NB: There was always a lot of speculation about the town referred to in the opening line being Omemee Neil’s childhood town. Neil set the record straight in a 1995 Mojo interview with Nick Kent:
"Well, it's not literally a specific town so much as a feeling. Actually, it's a couple of towns. Omemee, Ontario, is one of them. It's where I first went to school and spent my 'formative' years. Actually I was born in Toronto..."
I love the reference to more of a feeling as opposed to a specific town. Many sights leave us feeling helpless…This was shot just outside of Omemee.
Excerpt from www.mississauga.ca/arts-and-culture/arts/public-art/tempo...:
Interconnection by Moonlight Murals Collective is one of over 35 public artworks on display across the City of Mississauga.
Moonlight Murals Collective, 2022
Exterior acrylic on asphalt
Living Arts Drive, between Burnhamthorpe Road West and Square One Drive
Interconnection is a new temporary public artwork by Moonlight Murals Collective, integrated with the protected, on-road bike lanes on Living Arts Drive. These ground murals are located in the buffer zones that run alongside the cycling and parking/road lanes, helping to build a safe, connected, convenient and comfortable cycling network in Mississauga.
“Our aim in these ground paintings was not only to create a visually pleasing piece of art, but also to tell the story of people in a growing town such as Mississauga and how interconnected we are, not only to each other but also to nature and the land we reside on. Each thematic panel seamlessly connects to the next and at times, appear as opposing forces that make a complete whole reminiscent of the concept of Yin and Yang. Our designs focus on the relationship between humans and the natural environment and inspire the viewers to discover their imagination, emotion, interaction and relationship with their surroundings.” – Moonlight Murals Collective
Visually, using a mirror and a window pane. When an image is fragmented or its various parts are scattered, these various parts or fragments may well be images in their own right. Leica M8, Elmar (coll.) 90/4.
This scene never gets old and never looks the same twice. Usually you have a nice clean view across the Island End River at the tracks running along the docks. But on this morning there was a tug boat and two other vessels lashed up making for a cluttered but visually interesting scene. I'm standing in the lovely Mary O'Malley State Park in Chelsea shooting across to Everett as CSXT (ex Pan Am) local BO-1 with GP40-2LW MEC 507 (GMDD blt. Jul. 1974 as CN 9472) runs light down to gather up cars from Ciment Quebec and Schnitzer Northeast to pull.
Everett, Massachusetts
Tuesday August 9, 2022
The image shows a visually striking scene featuring a goddess-like figure seated in a confident pose before a massive, ornate clock adorned with intricate golden designs. The figure is dressed in a dramatic outfit that blends futuristic and ancient aesthetics, including metallic gold armor and an elaborate headdress with fan-like extensions. Her long, wavy hair cascades over her shoulders, and her arms are raised gracefully.
The clock serves as the central backdrop, symbolizing the passage of time, with Roman numerals prominently displayed around its circular face. The structure surrounding the clock is grand, with metallic and gold accents and decorative patterns that evoke a sense of opulence and power. The sky behind the clock is moody, with clouds partially illuminated by sunlight, adding depth and drama to the composition.
The overall vibe is majestic and otherworldly, portraying themes of time, strength, and divinity.
That's what Chat GPT had to say about my sl photo.
I just called it "Happy New Year! Biiiig stretch!"
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SSC - Tea or Coffee
This was a tough one and I was at a loss what to do, finally, I came up with the idea of visually showing the end journey of the coffee bean.
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Demonstrated visually using the example!
Your house, your boat, your living space?
Am Beispiel optisch erfassbar demonstriert !
Dein Haus , Dein Boot , Dein Lebensraum ?
Is there a lack of awareness of climate change in tourism advertising? No, it's just about the advertising contract / i.e. about the money!
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This one I saw with my eyes as I was out observing in the early morning for Leonids and saw this Taurid, and so did the camera. Nikon Z7II and Nikon 20 mm S F1.8 with interval timer.
Very bright, at the horizon over the mountains. Dark Moonless sky.
This is my brightest meteor so far for 2025, and one that I happened to see and experience with my eyes in the early morning as well capturing it with a camera.
I have been told wishes do not count if the meteor is only seen by the camera, but to see the fireball, I think I get a wish !
Anselm Kiefer (*1945) visually reinterprets the title of the collection of poems published by Paul Celan in 1952 (including 'Death Fugue' and 'Corona') in this German bunker, which is studded with dried poppy plants. The bunker originally stood on the banks of the Rhine as part of the so-called Westwall.
‘Pour Paul Celan’ – an exhibition by Anselm Kiefer at the Grand Palais Ephemère from 16 December 2021 to 11 January 2022 (7e)
Paris, France, 20.12.2021
www.grandpalais.fr/sites/default/files/guidevisite_exposi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vO__fHHM2o
Mohn und Gedächtnis (2019)
Den Titel der 1952 von Paul Celan veröffentlichten Gedichtsammlung (u.a. Todesfuge, Corona) verarbeitet Anselm Kiefer (*1945) plastisch in dem mit getrockneten Mohnpflanzen gespickten deutschen Bunker. Ursprünglich stand der Bunker am Rhein als Teil des sog. Westwalls.
'Pour Paul Celan' - Ausstellung von Anselm Kiefer im Grand Palais Ephemère vom 16.12.2021 bis 11. Januar 2022 (7e)
Paris, Frankreich 20.12.2021
www.dw.com/de/anselm-kiefer-schau-paris-f%C3%BCr-paul-cel...
after an incredibly visually stimulating weekend, i am exhausted. my best buddy from college came to visit for the weekend. (chicagokristi).
we had a blast...but did not rest AT ALL! we love the same things...photography, urban shots, vintage stuff, antiques, thrift stores, beads, etc. So, that's what we did the entire weekend-----nonstop.
i realized late tonight that i hadn't done a 365 shot today and had a million great opportunities, but it just slipped my mind. so.........this is it. tired me. i actually spent the whole afternoon sleeping, and poor kristi had to do the long drive back to chicago w/ no nap. she must have been soooooooooo tired!
it's so strange how much friendships effect my life. i am so fortunate to have some of the very best friends in the world. many of you are here on flickr, but many many more are people who have been there for me through the very rough times. and fun times. we have awesome memories and look forward to a future of growing old "together."
kristi has been all of this for me. i met her in college and was very intimidated by her. i was sure she was way too cool to be my friend. she was a walking barbie doll and very very popular. i don't remember exact instance that those barriers were broken down and we became friends (i'm sure we were both wasted and that has something to do with it!!)
anyway, we soon learned that we shared a lot of things, including: our desire and appreciation for creativity, our unorganized crazy nature, our rough and troubled relationships with our dads, our never-ending struggles with money, our views toward the world, our desire to be crazy and always seek out fun, our hard-working nature, our love of animals, our poor self-images, our forgetfulness and just goofiness.
Over the years, we have remained friends, and despite the fact that we live in different states and time zones, we have become even closer. we can go months without talking, and when we finally do, we're ok with it and it seems like no time has passed. Kristi was there for me during the most difficult time of my life (i mean literally THERE!...she was in my house when i first discovered my cheating husband!...yikes!). She has been a shoulder for me to cry on, and an ear to listen. She always knows the right thing to say and when to say it. She is non-judgemental and cares about so many things more than anyone i know.
Kristi, i had a great weekend with you and so look forward to the next time we get to spend together. You just rock girl. Thanks for everything. I love you buddy!! :)
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I dedicate this photo to 3 friends who wrote testimonials about me. I am deeply touched.
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A sensual bath in a visually stimulating and tranquil environment. Bluebells and lotus, concrete and stone, east meets west, ancient meets modern. Inspired by items from some recent events including Cosmopolitan, Shiny Shabby, Bloom & Pocket Gacha.
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cinphul // crummy [tall] - Cosmopolitan
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cinphul // crummy [wide]
cinphul // crummy [short]
cinphul // specimen [aerq - doa]
cinphul // specimen [aerq - feint]
cinphul // specimen [kibd - black]
cinphul // specimen [kibd - dark]
09 MI Siddhartha Cabinet - Pocket Gacha
06 MI Lotus Decor
02 MI Holy Kundalam
10 MI Siddhartha Face Decor RARE
01 MI Buddha Frame
MI Selvi Tea Tray Bronze Decor
Nutmeg. Round Back Fabric Chair Stripe with Bowl - Shiny Shabby
Nutmeg. Round Back Fabric Chair Stripe
Nutmeg. Old Wooden Table
Nutmeg. Kate's Bowl w/White Napkins
Nutmeg. Kate's Little Cups
Dahlia - Pluvio - Dresser
Dahlia - Kahvy - Spanish Bluebells Potted 3 - Blue
Dahlia - Kahvy - Potted Bulb - Blue
Dahlia - Kahvy - Spanish Bluebells Potted 1 - Blue
Dahlia - Kahvy - Vintage Mister - Clear
{-Maru Kado-} Ikebana Lotus (blue/2Li)
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THEORY - Tall Antique Brass Pillar Candlestick
THEORY - Medium Antique Brass Pillar Candlestick
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Apple Fall Unknown Specimen
Apple Fall Fern Specimen
Apple Fall 'Strength' Fragment
Apple Fall Acanthus Fragment
June 3, 2026 - Wilcox Nebraska
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Finally a severe storm that I was interested in. Had all the right signs, the right ingredients for this cell to create some spin. You have to be patient when your in the mix.
Once I'm in the mix I usually put all the electronics away and do everything visually. It really gives me the true perspective of what I'm actually looking for. The raw development of storm structure. I got what I came for that afternoon.
Dark storm clouds gather over a flat, expansive landscape. The ominous atmosphere is accentuated by shifting light and shadow patterns.
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Visually it is the most difficult for your eyes to focus on. It is actually brighter than white and stronger in its emotional impact. It also has a stimulating impact on your memory. (Think yellow notepads, highlighters and Post-It Notes.)
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Plain street scenes, an advertisement for a cherry liqueur pump room and a street rose merchant created a visually neat duo.
An leftover from the another session. I thought to post this first as it has certain elements that works for me visually. I personally like how he is coming out from the darkness like that! Also, I really like this simplicity and black and white drama, which makes this a bit cinematic, in my opinion. You tell me!
Also, on May 25, 1977, in a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars premiered in theaters. Can't believe, it's 40 years!
House of Culture , Helsinki – architect Alvar Aalto, 1955 to 1958
The House of Culture in Helsinki is Aalto in his 'red brick period'. He achieves the free-form curves of the concert hall walls using wedge-shaped bricks, arranged variously with their shorter edge facing inside or outside the wall. The impact of the solid brick walls must be seen in the context of what had gone before. In Finland, the National-Romantics had used wood and granite to show closeness to Finnish nature, while the modern movement, as elsewhere, used more abstract white plaster surfaces, which did not wear well particularly in the Finnish climate. Aalto's red brick was therefore a bigger statement than it now seems: a man-made material that keeps its individuality and local personality. The House of Culture combines a concert hall in curved red brick, an office building, a conventional rectangle in form, but with a visually striking facade brought alive by greening copper, and a lecture-theatre block connecting the two.
The House of Culture (Kulttuuritalo) serves as a centre for the cultural work of various trade-union organizations. The office part has five storey’s with 110 offices, meeting rooms and two flats. In the lecture and conference room section, in the middle of the U-shaped complex, are a lecture hall, study rooms, discussion rooms, a library and a records room. The concert and congress hall is the main feature of the group. The hall, with 1500 seats and a stage 200 sq m, is primarily intended for concerts, but is also used for lectures. The various parts of the building are linked together along the street by a canopy 60m long, under which are the main entrances. The free asymmetrical form of the hall entailed the development of a new facing element, a wedge-shaped brick, with which all the curves of the irregular exterior could be realized.
The office wing is dressed in the iconography of a modernist office block, the theatre is crowned with the copper pitch roof of the traditional civic monument, while the porch oscillates between being a private entry or a public arcade.
Europe, Portugal, Porto, Avenida da Boavista, Casa da Musica, Hanging Cafe (Rem Koolhaas/OMA), People (uncut)
The Casa da Musica was opened in 2005. Its monolithic and angular shape stands really out. A pic of the exterior is in the first comment.
The interior of the Casa da Musica is a delicious and radical maze of stairs, walkways and angular (multifunctional) spaces. Through the extensive use of glass, many parts of the building are visually connected. The most spectacular example of this is the ‘hanging bar’ café which is essentially a suspended all glass square tube. Fabulous and slightly disconcerting ;-)
On the right through the corrugated glass walli, the main hall (Sala Sugia) with its characteristic wall decoration is visible. A pic of this hall is in the second comment.
The glass wall is by the way the first generation of this type of corrugated construction – the second generation is used in the MAS in Antwerp (Belgium): here and here.
Engineering: Ove Arup (London) and Afassociados (Porto)
I will return to the Limnos set later.
Another attempt to weave the various elements in this hedgerow scene into a visually pleasing arrangement.
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The most visually striking building in the 200 block of E. Front St. is this Victorian Romanesque-style structure designed by Bloomington architect George Miller and completed in 1886. For seventy years the building was the home of the Higgins, Jung and Kleinau Monument Co.
Designed by Bloomington architect George H. Miller in Victorian Romanesque-style, the building was constructed for Civil War veteran Hamer J. Higgins. The name "H. J. Higgins & Co. Marble Works" is clearly visible above the center bay of second-story windows.
Visually, it looks like I am inside a nautilus shell, but I am actually in a silo.
Physically, the winter wind was kicking. It picked up the sub-freezing air, whistled through the door that was locked in the open position, spiraled up the silo walls, hit the ceiling and then rushed out the vista-watching sides of the top.
I was a human Popsicle. No wonder no one was here. Brrr.
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"Photography is simultaneously and instantaneously the recognition of a fact and the rigorous organization of visually perceived forms that express and signify that fact”.
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A visually striking, narrative-driven photograph that excels in its simplicity, use of light, and emotional resonance.
The subject is captured from behind while seated facing the vast ocean, which minimizes personal identity and turns the figure into a universal symbol of contemplation or spiritual connection with nature.
Perfectly placed in the lower-left third of the frame, facing right toward the vast expanse of water, leaving the vast sea and horizon open, emphasizing solitude and scale. This anchors the image and creates an open, forward-looking narrative.
The shoreline creates a natural diagonal leading line that guides the viewer's eye from the subject toward the upper right.
The horizon sits in the upper third. This emphasizes the textured beach and shimmering water over an empty sky.
Shooting directly into the sun creates a beautiful, shimmering reflection across the water's surface.
The camera successfully captures the texture of the subject's dark vest and the sand, preventing the shadowed areas from turning into pure black silhouettes.
The cool blues and greens of the ocean contrast beautifully with the warm, earthy pinks and browns of the sand.
The red-and-white pattern of the subject's headcovering (Keffiyeh) acts as a strong focal point against the muted landscape.
The photograph evokes feelings of peace, reflection, and isolation. The traditional attire adds a distinct cultural context, suggesting a moment of quiet pause in a rugged, coastal landscape.
"The Voice of Silence" carries a subtle paradox: how can silence have a voice? Which gives the title depth and invites interpretation, much like strong photographic art should.
SFM Smyk B30 – a prototype of a small-displacement microcar from the late 1950s, built at the Szczecin Motorcycle Factory. Visually, it bears some resemblance to the German Zundapp Janus.
About three meters long, the car had only one door opening; the front of the car swung to the side, and one had to squeeze inside, which was very impractical.
It was powered by a 15-horsepower engine from a Junak motorcycle, which allowed it to reach speeds of up to 70 km/h. The car itself was a design failure. The engine overheated and had starting problems; the Junak motorcycle transmission, with a reverse gear added, had so much play that it was difficult to find the right gear. The transmission chain also broke frequently. Partly because of this, the project was abandoned, and the Mikrus MR-300 from Mielec was introduced into limited production. A total of between 17 and 25 Smyks were produced.
After the project was abandoned, the Smyks were sold off. Some were purchased by the testers for a nominal fee, while others were auctioned off to SFM employees. This particular vehicle, bearing the number 15, ended up in the hands of locksmith Andrzej Antonowicz, who decided to fix some of the car’s defects at his own expense.
Purchased for three times the average monthly salary, the vehicle was first fitted with an engine from a Dekawka, and later with one from a Polish Fiat 126p (along with the transmission). It was then fitted with an additional side door to make it easier to get into the back seat. The Smyk, thus modified, remained on the roads until 1983, after which it was returned to manufacturer.
About the most visually impressive locomotive consist you could ask for, (maybe not so much if you’re not a fan of the Canadian Pacific or GE locomotives), a four unit set of freshly rebuilt AC4400CWM’s, the 8163, 8162, 8168 and 8173 lead a morning transfer from BNSF’s Argentine Yard to Kansas City Southern’s Knoche Yard in northeast Kansas City. April 3, 2021
Just a mile and a half from the previous location, the four CP AC4400CWM’s are barely squeezing by the low light shadows at Old Union Depot Interlocking where Kansas City’s original Union Station, operated between 1878-1914 once stood, (in the open space above and behind the first three locomotives). At this point, the transfer is roughly half way between BNSF’s Argentine Yard and KCS’s Knoche Yard.
Klappudden. Visually the mixture of boats, huts, crappy jetties and trees makes me think of a slummy backwater in Thailand or Brazil, but without the overbearing stench of sewage and pollution. It is untidy but I find there is a charm to this older part of Hanko harbour.
I don't know why, but every single waterfront hut I can ever remember seeing in Finland, has always been painted that reddish brown colour with white frames. I must have seen a thousand or more. Always, always, always the same colour.
The Mercat de Colón is renowned for its stunning architectural features, which reflect the Modernisme style. The market’s façade is adorned with intricate ceramic tiles, wrought iron details, and colorful mosaics, creating a visually striking appearance. The use of natural light is a key element of the design, with large glass windows and a central skylight allowing sunlight to illuminate the interior space.
One of the most notable features is its grand entrance, framed by two large arches and flanked by decorative towers. The entrance showcases a blend of traditional Valencian motifs and modernist aesthetics. The interior features spacious aisles, high ceilings, and elegant ironwork that create an open and inviting atmosphere.
These pens have served me very well over the past decade. It's also satisfying to know that the production of these pens had provided work opportunity for the visually impaired.
The main waterfall at Ballaglass Glen is a visually impressive spectacle with the river being funnelled powerfully down a narrow gorge. However I’ve never felt that it was all that photogenic, with it potentially being a classic example of a nice sight that doesn’t automatically translate into nice photographs. That being said the incredible autumnal colours in the glen this year has I feel lifted the main waterfall scene to a whole new level. This is a square crop image captured from the bridge which crosses over the gorge. Composed to eradicate all traces of the distracting sky creeping into the shot, with the huge lush fern providing a nice foreground counter balance to the waterfall. After visiting this place for the last 17 years or so, I’m pleased to finally have a shot of the main attraction! 😅
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Just thought these snowdrops looked like they had faces!
Taken in Hertfordshire.
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historically most buildings in Iceland were made from turf, and while some stone foundations remain, the only visually obvious markers of centuries of inhabitation are ancient cairns, usually waymarkers (sometimes called "an ancient system of GPS," which makes me laugh) or warning of steep drop-offs. They withstand truly insane weather conditions, and would have been essential for anyone moving through these landscapes in storms or fog or even just keeping track of where you are. Too often tourists construct new ones by roadsides or random Instagram-able spots, but to me they are solemn reminders of the generations of tough Icelanders who managed to hang on in such a constantly challenging place.
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Ashridge House in Hertfordshire this summer has an exhibition of contemporary sculpture in its historic garden. I will deal with some of the exhibits tomorrow (visually, that is). Suffice to say that man-made sculpture in this pristine environment has quite a mountain to climb. Leica M8, Elmar 90/4.
Not that I can add anything visually compared to Michał's picture from the same location, but as the saying goes repetition is the mother of learning, so here is a bit of metro trivia from Sofia.
Opened in 1998, the Sofijsko Metro is among the youngest rapid transport systems in Europe. Currently, it consists of 4 lines spanning 52 km length, served by a total of 72 vehicles.
The first types to appear on the tracks were of course the iconic 81-717/714 units built by Metrowagonmash, which were interestingly delivered 8 years before the opening of the first section.
From the original 48 carriages, only 3 sets are still in service untouched: similarly to Budapest's units, the city got a deal with the manufacturer to modernise them.
And the parallelism to Hungary does not end here, as the metro cars are being transported through the country on their long journey to rebirth.
A visually striking bird, the Great Tit is around 14 centimetres in length and weighs about 16 grams, this is more than most other tit species including the Willow Tit and Blue Tits.
The Great Tit has a bold black head, white cheeks with a black stripe running down their yellow belly and a white wing bar. Their body colour is primarily green and yellow.