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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.
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.
Background:
BIGBULLY Stair Backdrops Vol. 1 - Concrete
NECHEST bath black by "sources" - Cosmopolitan
cinphul // crummy [tall] - Cosmopolitan
cinphul // crummy [chunky]
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)
NOMAD // Lotus White A
:CP: Country Home Rug 1
THEORY - Tall Antique Brass Pillar Candlestick
THEORY - Medium Antique Brass Pillar Candlestick
THEORY - Short Antique Brass Pillar Candlestick
.:revival:. concrete candleholder I
.:revival:. concrete candleholder II
Apple Fall Unknown Specimen
Apple Fall Fern Specimen
Apple Fall 'Strength' Fragment
Apple Fall Acanthus Fragment
I took this photo a few years back on a drive through the Skagit River valley along the 'Crowsnest Highway' (Highway 3) that runs from Hope through the interior of British Columbia along the US-Canada border all the way through to Medicine Hat Alberta.
I had been visiting relatives in the Okanagan valley and I was making my way back to Seattle in the fall and the Skagit River valley fascinated me visually. It is nestled between some taller mountains and in the fall it frequently has stretches of mist and low lying clouds. The views along the way on this day were tantalizing me, however, there aren't a lot of great spots to simply pull over and set up a camera (busy highway with a lot of particularly large logging trucks). I finally found a pull over and put my 70-200 on to zoom in on this one dead, moss-covered tree sitting among the red fall vegetation (Ok, I confess I once knew what plant this was but I've forgotten - it is extensive along the river banks of southern BC and turns an exquisite shade of maroon in the fall) surrounded by this misty atmosphere right out of a scooby-doo cartoon.
This past spring I did a wonderful road trip with my younger daughter (now an astonishing 20 years old) and she taught me this super fun Irish folk song called "the Rattlin' Bog". The lyrics go something like:
"Ho, o, the rattlin' bog
The bog down in the valley-o
Real bog, the rattlin' bog
The bog down in the valley-o
Well in the bog there was a hole
A rare hole and a rattlin' hole
Hole in the bog
And the bog down in the valley-o
Ho, o, the rattlin' bog
The bog down in the valley-o
Real bog, the rattlin' bog
The bog down in the valley-o
Well in that hole there was a tree
A rare tree and a rattlin' tree
The tree in the hole
And the hole in the bog
And the bog down in the valley-o
Ho, o, the rattlin' bog
The bog down in the valley-o
Real bog, the rattlin' bog
The bog down in the valley-o
On that tree there was a branch
A rare branch and a rattlin' branch
The branch on the tree
And the tree in the hole
And the hole in the bog
And the bog down in the valley-o
..."
and on for about 6 more verses each adding new things. The tempo keeps getting faster with each verse and the idea is basically to be very drunk and shout along with all these crazy things on the tree (the bird in the egg in the nest on the limb on the branch on the tree in the hole in the bog down in the valley-o...) presumably until one passes out from lack of oxygen.
Well every road trip I do with my family now we end up putting on this song on (usually about five or six times) and singing along and laughing hysterically until we're gasping like fish. And even though I'd not heard of The Rattlin' Bog when I took this picture, whenever I see it now I think of that song. I wish the tree here had a nest on it, that would've made it perfect. It won't win any awards, but it's one of those "small scene" photos that I like to try sometimes.
You can find a version of Rattlin' Bog sung by just about any Irish band you care to name, but I have to go with the Irish Rovers because these guys are iconic for Canadians and I have a strong fondness for Irish drinking songs from my time in Nova Scotia, and since one of my daughters also followed in her old man's footsteps to experience the unique cultural experience that is university in Nova Scotia
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So many nice spots on the edge of this trail. The photo shows the vast sweep both in depth as well as width as this area runs away from you going down towards the river below. Oaks dominate the tree variety but the lone birch I thought was visually pleasing.
Plain street scenes, an advertisement for a cherry liqueur pump room and a street rose merchant created a visually neat duo.
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!! :)
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.)
highest position in Explore #64. thank you all.
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 reminiscent of the Age of Rail, which had a positive impact on the economy of Hillsboro, the Katy Depot stands today in close proximity to the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad lines as well as the Hill County Courthouse (National Register, 6/21/71), the focal point of the downtown commercial district. Hillsboro was established in 1853 to serve as the governmental seat and trade center for a basically agrarian county, cotton the primary crop. The completion of the MKT Railroad through Hillsboro in 1881 increased the commercial activity of the city and broadened its economic base. With locally raised funds, the citizens of Hillsboro purchased the right of way and property needed for a depot. Functional requirements dictated the size and massing of the structure which reflects architectural and decorative styles popular at the turn of the century, reminiscent of the Prairie style of architecture.
The Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, commonly known as the Katy, was the first rail line to reach Hillsboro. Passenger service on the line, which connected Fort Worth and Temple, began on April 26, 1881, with four daily trains and a sleeper through to Chicago. The Katy Railroad brought a surge of economic activity to this agricultural region, becoming a major means of exporting cotton and livestock. As the economic base broadened, so did the population, which facilitated both residential and commercial expansion. Building materials were brought in by train and used to construct then contemporary structures. With the completion of the railroad several Katy buildings were constructed including: a frame station consisting of a waiting room, office, and a freight room; a cotton platform; and a section house. In 1894, Katy built division shops and a roundhouse in Hillsboro. The original station was converted to a freight house in 1902 and the present depot (seen in the photograph above) was erected on the land purchased by the city of Hillsboro. Throughout its operating years, the depot served as an integral part of the Hillsboro community. Among those visiting Hillsboro via the Katy were railroad tycoon Jay Gould, and Presidents Woodrow Wilson, William H. Taft, Calvin Coolidge, and Harry Truman. And, the depot served as the departure and arrival point for World War I and II soldiers serving their country.
On December 19, 1979, the Katy Depot (aka the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Company Railroad Depot) was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) for its architecture, history, and being the location of historic events as described above. All of the information above was found on the original documents submitted for listing consideration which can be viewed here:
catalog.archives.gov/id/40972599
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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Visually observing through my Celestron 11" CGEM scope on a platform at the E.C. Carr Astronomical Observatory near Collingwood, Ontario.
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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.
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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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.
This image was composed at Athabasca Falls, in Canada's Jasper National Park and during a road trip through its Icefields Parkway. . In it, I attempted to find a way to express visually the massive and sometimes violent manner in which water flows from glaciers, down mountainsides, into rivers with their waterfalls and into lakes. The amount of glacier water flowing/minute is almost inconceivably large.
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.
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.
Taken in Cheslyn Gardens in Watford.
Just such a beautiful tree!
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So Low (Literally) But Not Underwater (Figuratively) Feeling Blue (Visually) Sky Filled Gradations Of Blues, Moon Reflecting, Pools Of Lights, And Shadows, On Solo Bird, Under Gratitude So High (At New York Home Marina 5 Years Ago) - IMRAN™
The title of this photo is long, and that is even after I chopped off half of(f) the run of run on puns-upon-puns I had first typed! I was out for a walk on the boardwalk of my blessed home on Long Island, New York, five years ago. It was late summer 2016. I was reflecting on several complex situations I faced.
Honestly, I was very low.. literally! The iPhone GPS EXIF data shows that even with the phone held in my hands, it was merely 12 feet above sea level. That means my feet were literally just about 8-9 feet above mean sea level (not just 2-3 feet above the water in my marina). But thankfully I was not underwater, literally or figuratively! It was 8 pm FDT (Fake Daylight Time) on the phone screen, but really 7 pm going by real planet-time. The power of being positive and grateful was demonstrated in an instant. As I walked by my boat slip, at the marina in my Heron Pointe community, I came upon this scene reflecting pools of gratitude and blessing.
The full moon out in full brightness at blue hour took away any blues I could have felt. The gradations of blues, from the sky to the sea to the marina, interspersed only by the green weeds and brown pilings, made it a moment of gratitude. The solo (black, not blue) bird kept an eye on me while it too savored the scene. You can see its reflection in the water too.
This was taken with an iPhone 6 on August 15, 2016 (which was also my younger brother's birthday). I had it among my 36,000 pictures in the "To Post" album so thought I should share it today. LOL
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When it comes to photography, I only have three self-imposed rules that I'll never break...
1. I will never discard details by clipping the highlights and/or shadows, so I will always be a slave to my histogram. If I need to capture multiple different exposures and blend them together in Photoshop afterwards, then that is what I'll do.
2. I always try to capture (and edit) every photo as accurately as I am able to, as close as possible to what my eyes and brain experienced at the time. This is one of the reasons why I'd much rather shoot a multiple-image panorama at 50mm (the approximate focal-length of our eyes), than capturing everything in a single shot with (all the distortions of) an ultra-wide lens.
3. Despite the obvious temptation to use AI to assist in editing my photos, this will never be an option for me. Anyone who ever sees one of my photos should (hopefully) never question its authenticity. I will admit that the current AIs already produce images that are much more eye-catching and "perfect" than anything that I could ever capture, so my only option is to always remain as "real" as possible.
The biggest downside to these rules is that sometimes the most accurate representation of an amazing scene looks dull and boring (in 2-dimensions) on a phone and/or computer screen. This panorama is a good example of that. The histogram is bunched-up towards the middle, with no danger of clipping any details. It would be easy to stretch out the histogram to brighten this pano and make it "pop" a lot more, but would it still be real? I captured these photos about 30 minutes before sunrise. Yes it was very dark and yes this photo isn't that visually exciting, but yes... it is 100% real.
That's all that matters to me.
Visually the aurora appeared shades of gray, but the colors were easily visible on camera (and iPhone) displays. Big Dipper is in the center of photo with Little Dipper to the right. Portland, Oregon OM20130
Wonders of Nature - Plants and animals have made our planet a unique place to live. The exhibition “Wonders of Nature“ follows the becoming and growing on our planet and celebrates its intelligence and variety in visually stunning images. Unique large-format photographs and overwhelming film clips show us the fascinating creative forces of life.
11 March 2016 – 30 November 2017
Exhibition at Gasometer Oberhausen
Wunder der Natur - Ausstellung im Gasometer Oberhausen - Tiere und Pflanzen haben die Erde zu einem einzigartigen Ort des Lebens gemacht. Die Ausstellung „Wunder der Natur“ folgt dem Wachsen und Werden auf unserem Planeten und feiert bildgewaltig ihre Intelligenz und Vielfalt. Einzigartige großformatige Fotografien und überwältigende Filmausschnitte zeigen uns die faszinierenden schöpferischen Kräfte des Lebens.
This film was visually stunning.
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Visually stunning, colourful, and awe-inspiring, the Chihuly artworks on display at Kew reflect the Seattle-based artist’s prestigious 50-year career.
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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
With the sun now higher, the eastbound transfer has reached Kansas City Southern rails and is shown at Milepost 2.0, the Olive Street Crossing roughly a mile west of KCS’s Knoche Yard. This location has long been a favorite among Kansas City rail photographers for the ability to incorporate K.C.’s city skyline in the background, the favorable morning lighting and it’s ease of access.
Visually eye-catching to me. That was what led me to photograph this before my sister told me the meaning of the Chinese writing. I can't remember it now.
Paging my Personal Translator. You are much needed here.
@ an old residential area
Trip to Malacca, 30 April - 1 May 2006
Photo by Liyin, April / May 2006
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The Shiny Prizes that are the reward of finding those rare Shiny Cupids, and squishing them, are exclusive to the MadPea Cupid Catastrophe will be gone forever after February 15th! Collect them before the end of the hunt!
Delicious and visually appealing, the MadPea Chocolate Covered Strawberries are the perfect treat for any Cupid Hunter on the go! Pamper yourself before heading out to squish, squash and smoosh those stupid Cupids!
Visually scavenging for edibles.
Herring Gull. Big and obvious and easily shot. Since the huge reduction in sandeels at the Wee Bankie (extensive shallows off the Firth of Forth's opening) seabirds generally have had a bad time. Puffins maybe more than most.
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
Shown pulling north of the 25th Street crossing and negotiating Santa Fe Junction’s complex track arrangement the colorful locomotives stand out against the bleak early spring background along the West Side Rail Corridor in K.C.'s West Bottoms. Ahead lies a leisurely trip across town where the four sparkling GE’s and their train will reach home rails for the first time since their rebuilding.
Visually the most stunning dinner I have ever had was at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. We dined in the Centre Hall under the magnificent ceiling and between courses we had time to visit the amazing exhibition.
Resting up from the artistic endeavors and going with a fun shot from last summer. Squirrel is fully aware of my presence but not quite sure if his camouflage efforts are working. He was actually just making sure I would not notice him burying his prize in my wife’s flower pot. I decided to play nice and let him believe that his suspicion was completely unfounded.
Suspicion – Elvis Presley viewable in Germany but not as visually pleasing as the American version. Courtesy of Uli-Joe
One comment about the video or two. First, I love the song, second, it seems that all the beautiful people in the world seem to have decided to get together and show off their faces in this one. Incredible! These comments apply to top version.
Working on dark backgrounds with visually bright items. Used light cast through a doorway on Ultra in an attempt at this.
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Top is Spectacledchic Xin Yue Hanfu
Shoulders is Nekros Leaf Shroud
Hair is Sclub Elizabeth
Skin Mudskin Tae Hee
LeLutka Ceylon head
A rare pleasing angle on the otherwise "visually challenging" Cornerhouse building, in Nottingham at sunset.
The Cornerhouse is the major leisure complex in Nottingham, containing several high street food chains, a cinema, and an indoor golf course. Designed by Benoy, and managed by Wilson Bowden Developments, it looks very much like the love-child of a spaceship and a casino, with hints of art deco around the edges. It was built in 1998, on the former site of the Nottingham Post building, which had been more in keeping with the style of the Prudential Building. It stands between the Nottingham Theatre Royal & Concert Hall Complex and Trinity Square.
Taken with a Nikon D40, fitted with a Nikkor AFS DX 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G II lens, and processed in GIMP and Photoscape.
Visually stunning art installation in Salisbury cathedral celebrating 50 years since the 1969 moon landings.
For me, the T3 Volkswagen Transporter is visually a great piece of industrial design. The obvious DNA from its classic split-screen and bay-window predecessors is there and so is the link to the newer era front drive design language of the Golf, Polo and Passat.
One could question the perseverance with an air-cooled, then water-cooled rear mounted boxer engine, but I kind of like that too.
I’ve kept things simple and true to the original, with an early air-cooled panel van, hence the lack of lower grille. The build looks simple, right? It’s a bit more complicated than you may think, getting subtle offsets and details into a boxy body is tricky.
I also found a use for the 1x1 black plates with one red printed side - helps with that headlamp area.
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Detail, Plaza Santa Cruz, Seville.................
Perhaps the visually most attractive area for exploring in Seville is the Barrio Santa Cruz with its narrow cobbled alleys and whitewashed houses --- flower-bedecked patios, iron-grilled window boxes, colourful accents and surprise little piazzas. Much of this used to be the Jewish quarter and is now regarded as the aristocratic corner of town. Picturesque to prettiness. Human scale and constant visual delights, though to some the Spanish don't always know when to stop. I particularly enjoyed their use of golden ochre to pick up the wonderful bunches of oranges at this time of year. Again and again, sneaked through embellished doors, are cool marble and greenery inner courts, top-lit and often with flowing arcading.
Then a delightful departure from Spain.
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St. Ives is a visually stunning museum town. A shell of second homes and holiday lets. Restaurants, bars, galleries and clothing stores dominate the town, each one squeezed into a converted building whose original use has been long obfuscated.
There is a seemingly active art scene with many studio spaces still in existence around town. There is a TATE where the gasometer used to be (the architecture of the TATE pays homage to said gasometer, but not very well), the St. Ives Arts Club soldiers on, and of course Barbara Hepworth is everywhere.
Residents tend to live up the hill or in Carbis Bay or elsewhere nearby, their families having long ago sold the original family homes and businesses to out of towners and developers.
At this time of year, especially mid-week at night, the strange population mix and empty houses gives St. Ives a forlorn feeling.
However, despite all of this St. Ives somehow manages to remain a welcoming and easy place to be outside of the summer months and school half terms. And it is very pretty.
72.1 lb. (32.2kg) Sericho with a 15 x 14” face. Pallasites are the most visually stunning meteorites IMHO.
When the planets of our solar system aggregated from the primordial dust and ice swirling in a disc around the sun, some crazy things happened. We are used to the relatively stable result, 4.6 billion years later, but in the early days, some planetoids collided cataclysmically; others were flung out of our solar system entirely, to the lifeless void of deep space.
These dense iron meteorites contain the molten metal cores of some planetary body that ended in a mighty kaboom. We know it was big because a molten iron core appears when a planetoid is big enough to have enough gravity to fractionate the elements of the periodic table, with the heavier iron-loving elements migrating to the core and a different subset of the periodic table (e.g., Si, Al, Ca, Na, Mg) constituting the outer mantle and crust. We have never drilled to the molten core of Earth, or even deep into our mantle, but these remnants of planets past are representative of what we would expect to find in the Earth’s core and mantle.
Pallasites are an incredible potpourri of shattered mantle in a dollop of molten metal core. They can only form in space where the absence of gravity allows the lighter gemstones to remain scattered throughout the heavy metal matrix (on Earth, they would segregate by density). Those crystal gems are olivine (and perhaps some peridot as we call it on Earth).
If we were to etch the metal with a weak acid (exposing the anisotropic crystalline patterns), we would see something beautiful, an interwoven 3D nest of interlocking shards, a metal crystallization that also could not be made on Earth, but for a different reason: they have to cool very, very slowly, over 10 million years! In the insulating vacuum of space, the motel metal cools slowly as it radiates heat (no conduction or convection).
If this all sounds like a rare event, it is. 2% of meteorites in the Met Bull are irons, and only 0.2% are Pallasites.
When an iron meteorite is forged into a tool or weapon, the extraterrestrial crystal patterns remain, but become stretched and distorted. The patterns usually cannot be fully eliminated by blacksmithing, even through extensive working. When a knife or tool is forged from meteoric iron and then polished, the patterns appear in the surface of the metal. In ancient times before the invention of steel, these iron-nickel alloys were like advanced alien technology, and probably were the origin of folkloric beliefs about magic swords and vorpal blades. Even King Tut was buried with his meteorite dagger.
There is much going on in this Sericho Pallasite — a meteoritic medley. Transluscent olivine gems across the color spectrum. And the metal matrix has large chromite inclusions (grey).
Based on isotope analysis at ETH Zürich, this meteorite spent the last 130-160 million years free floating in space before intersecting Earth's orbit.