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The most visually striking feature on Saturn’s icy moon Tethys is Odysseus crater. An enormous impact created the crater, which is about 280 miles (450 kilometers) across, with its ring of steep cliffs and the mountains that rise at its center. Odysseus is on the leading hemisphere of Tethys (1,071 kilometers, or 665 miles across). In this image, north on Tethys is up.
This view is a composite of several images taken in visible light with the Cassini spacecraft narrow-angle camera on Aug. 17, 2015, at a distance of about 28,000 miles (44,500 kilometers) from Tethys.
The Cassini spacecraft ended its mission on Sept. 15, 2017.
Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute
Courageous, visually spectacular, emotionally engaging production of raw, provocative dance theatre, inspired by Japanese Butoh, burlesque and cabaret, performed by infamous Australian physical theatre company Zen Zen Zo. Played to packed houses across Australia.
Confluence of the Elbe (left) and Vltava (middle). Rightmost is the Vraňansko-Hořínský lateral canal, providing a navigable link between Vltava and the Elbe.
Even though Vltava is visually wider, the Elbe more water-rich, which is clearly seen by the water flow pattern.
Completing a sizeable, yet visually stunning ship is a dream come true for any aspiring MOC designer. Not many builders however, decide to sail in the reverse direction and construct a petite, yet equally impressive vessel.
Enter Vanestream, a versatile builder who's talent knows no bounds as he stealthily leaps from land-based builds to ships and back, all while typing an award winning screenplay and crafting the necessary props for his stop-and-go pirate animation series Being Pirates.
More photos and information:
www.classic-pirates.com/mocs/class/ships/ol-pelican-vanes...
Angkor Wat is visually, architecturally and artistically breathtaking. It is a massive three-tiered pyramid crowned by five lotus-like towers rising 65 meters from ground level. Angkor Wat is the centerpiece of any visit to the temples of Angkor.
It's quite embarrasing to admit that I have visually cut off of the tops of the cupolas in the admirable Dormition Cathedral in the Pechersk Lavra in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev, obviously one the world's greatest cities!
Kiev Pechersk Lavra or Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (Ukrainian: Києво-Печерська лавра, Kyievo-Pechers’ka lavra), also known as the Kiev Monastery of the Caves, is a historic Orthodox Christian monastery which gave its name to one of the city districts where it is located in Kiev, Ukraine. Since its foundation as the cave monastery in 1015 the Lavra has been a preeminent center of the Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Eastern Europe. Together with the Saint Sophia Cathedral, it is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery complex is considered a separate national historic-cultural preserve (sanctuary), the national status to which was granted on March 13, 1996. The Lavra also not only located in another part of the city, but is part of a different national sanctuary than Saint-Sophia Cathedral. While being a cultural attraction, the monastery is currently active. It was named one of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine on August 21, 2007, based on voting by experts and the internet community.
Angkor Wat is visually, architecturally and artistically breathtaking. It is a massive three-tiered pyramid crowned by five lotus-like towers rising 65 meters from ground level. Angkor Wat is the centerpiece of any visit to the temples of Angkor.
I turned around - it was only Billy and Cheyenne walking by. Whew!
So enough of the scary, Carrie Banquet Room. However, that room did serve as a warning. Beyond the chaotic clutter, the floor in the center of the building collapsed into the basement. 'Nuff said.
This is one of my favorite shots; something about that shade of green and the mod, swiveling, tufted-back chairs was visually familiar and comforting.
And I wonder... how many years that coffee cup has been sitting there?
The Blackburnian Warbler is by far, one of the most visually stunning warblers in the Eastern U.S.. In the breeding season, these birds are typically confined to mixed or coniferous forests at higher elevations. Here, the males sing from the very top of the tallest conifer spires. In their southern range, when trees of this kind are few and far between, the Blackburnian Warbler is known to nest in deciduous forests. In the case of this individual, the tallest trees in the area were quite short and entirely deciduous. Not a hemlock, fir, or spruce in sight for quite a while. An oddity for the area for sure. Luckily, this habitat drew the bird closer to the ground where he sang, foraged, and at one point, even clashed with another male. I find it interesting how this bird, in his unusual habitat for the area, was more cooperative than the dozens of other Blackburnians I've heard throughout proper habitat in the area. Perhaps he was simply passing through on migration. I find is unlikely due to his persistent singing and aggressive behavior, but what do I know. I like to think he realized there were greener pastures a few hundred yards away that would better suit his needs.
Film: Rollei Retro 80S @ 80 ISO | Develop: HC-110B, 5:00 mins @ 20°C | Scan: Plustek OpticFilm 8200i
My attempt to visually represent some of what's happening here in Victoria at the moment..
With sincere thanks for the following resources:
Fog Brushes www.deviantart.com/skylinerzex/art/FogMistBrushPack-34309...
Tree Brush www.deviantart.com/deanoyebo/art/Environment-Brushes-3535...
Sparks www.deviantart.com/mariasemelevich/art/Sparks-2-487400527
Dust www.deviantart.com/tigers-stock/art/036-Fairy-dust-02-163...
Everything else created by me in Photoshop
Constructive criticism gratefully received.
I came upon this heap of discarded jack-o-lanterns awaiting their fate the day after Halloween. The scene was visually jarring yet highly appealing. I was struck with a sense of sadness looking at the tangle of carved faces. Each one imbued with a sense of individuality, as varied as the people that created them. Hours before, they had radiated a glow of soft warmth, illuminated against the cold night sky by small candles. The flickering light added feelings of comfort and animation. My imagination and childhood memories took it from there. But lying here, purpose fulfilled and stripped of their original joyful context, fantasy and reality collided abruptly. I watched the decline of the jack-o-lanterns over the next couple of days. The carved features quickly took on a gummy appearance and the pumpkins seemed to settle into the earth. The end came suddenly when the jack-o-lanterns were tossed unceremoniously into the bed of a truck and hauled off for hog food. Dust unto dust.
Courageous, visually spectacular,emotionally engaging, production of raw, provocative dance theatre, inspired by Japanese Butoh, burlesque and cabaret, performed by infamous Australian physical theatre company Zen Zen Zo. Played to packed houses across Australia. www.zenzenzo.com
19243 is another of those ex-Manchester Enviro 400s I still haven’t made my mind up about. Like the other one I saw, the old colours are just visible near the roof but is in marginally better condition visually. However it does still bear interesting references to the great Bee Network exodus with the coloured transfer stickers on the front panel, and remains of the old legal address behind the front wheel.
One of the stickers, I think, is on relation to its loan to Metroline in early 2025. During that time it was known as TE628.
MX08 GME
Town Hall Square, Grimsby
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Final 36R in the morning. That year two or three Aeroflot IL96s almost EVERY morning, following each other like they were going to get lost otherwise. Plus one or two in the evening, coming back.
The interaction in English between the flight crew of these Ilyushin and the Antalya controllers was quite something... on one side the controllers sometimes changing runway assignment quite late... on the other side pilots never daring to say they didn't get significant parts of the transmissions... hopefully weather conditions meant you could finish the approach visually anyway ^^
This early arriving Hummer is one of several males that are fighting over control of the nectar feeder just below. They now compete with breath-taking high-speed aerial sky dives to impress the feeding females and get their attention (for breeding... although this year's young are already flying). This flight action is both visually and audibly impressive! It's still very early morning, and the sunlight is heavily filtered by the tall forest growth to the east. Although I have the sun at my back, the gorgets will not display full red iridescence until it gets a little brighter.
IMG_8126; Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Peripheral vision loss (tunnel vision):
Peripheral vision problems mean that you don't have a normal, wide-angle field of vision, even though your central vision may be fine.
Moderate and severe cases of peripheral vision loss create the sensation of seeing through a narrow tube, a condition commonly referred to as "tunnel vision."
Symptoms of peripheral vision loss also can include difficulty seeing in dim light and decreased ability to navigate while you are walking.
If you have a sudden decrease in peripheral vision, see your optican or doctor immediately. Sudden loss of peripheral vision may indicate a detached retina, which is a medical emergency that must be treated as soon as possible to avoid permanent vision loss.
The Royal National Institute for Blind People (RNIB) website tells me that 93% of people who are registered blind or partially sighted in the UK retain some useful vision. So why isn’t there better understanding of visual impairment? Is it because it is easier for sight-loss charities to raise money if they present a more simplistic, pitiable image of blindness? Or is it because it is thought too complex an issue to explain?
Blindness is not binary. It is a full and varied spectrum. Visually impaired people come in many different variations. Some have central vision but no periphery. Some have periphery but no central. Some see the world through a window stained with blobs. For others, it is all a blur. Just give us a fair chance and a little space, we will probably just quietly get in your way on staircases.
Dark Nights: Metal. What a spectacular, visually stunning, and well-written event. Nowhere near as good as Blackest Night, however, but still one of the greatest DC Universe-spanning stories I’ve had the privilege to read.
It’s neither the time nor the place for me to tackle the Dark Knights that sprung forth the Dark Multiverse. Several people have done so already with incredible results, and I won’t bother trying to measure up to such lofty standards. Instead, I fiddled around with a few new pieces to make these three pictures that I hope are reminiscent of specific events in the story. I was thinking about making Dream and Lady Blackhawk, but I didn’t really want to have to buy the pieces to make them.
On the top is the reveal of Barbatos’ true form in issue #3. The middle shows my rendition of Greg Capullo’s variant cover for #1. And the bottom is are a little Starro (issue #4) and Baby Darkseid (issue #2) that I threw together just for giggles.
More stuff is on the way.
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Fig formula:
Barbatos: LBM S2 Bat-Fan CMF hoodie with erased logo, Scooby Doo Black Knight head, NK Gargoyle wings and torso with NK Harpy legs, custom cut dark purple pauldron
Roan Mountain, straddling the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, rises like a great green fortress in the Southern Appalachian range. This five-mile-long highland ridge is one of the most ecologically diverse and visually striking places in the eastern United States. Towering over 6,200 feet at its highest point, Roan Mountain is not a single peak but a series of summits, grassy balds, and spruce-fir forests that together create a landscape unlike any other in the region.
Most visitors begin their journey at Carver’s Gap, a high mountain pass accessible by car that sits at 5,512 feet. From here, hikers step directly onto the Appalachian Trail, which cuts across the ridgeline and connects the mountain’s main features. Within minutes, the trail climbs above the tree line, revealing sweeping panoramic views from Round Bald, the first of several open summits. These “grassy balds”—including Jane Bald and Grassy Ridge Bald—offer a rare kind of terrain in the southern Appalachians: treeless mountaintops covered in wildflowers, berries, and grasses. The views are endless, stretching across North Carolina’s Blue Ridge to the east and Tennessee’s Holston Mountains to the west.
The origins of these balds remain a mystery. Some scientists believe they are remnants of the last Ice Age, sustained by a combination of grazing animals, fire, and climate. Others suggest human activity kept them clear. Either way, these open meadows are ecologically rich and fragile, requiring careful conservation to prevent trees from reclaiming the space.
To the west of Carver’s Gap, the terrain changes dramatically. The Appalachian Trail climbs into the dense, moss-covered spruce-fir forests of Roan High Knob, the highest point on the ridge at 6,285 feet. These forests feel more like New England or Canada than North Carolina, remnants of colder glacial climates from thousands of years ago. The air is cooler, the light dimmer, and the quiet deeper. Here stands the Roan High Knob Shelter, the highest backcountry shelter on the Appalachian Trail.
Near the summit of Roan High Knob, history lingers. In the late 1800s, General John T. Wilder built the Cloudland Hotel on the mountaintop as a resort for people seeking health benefits from the cool, fresh air. The hotel, which once straddled the state line, is long gone, but its ruins can still be found in the woods. Nearby, a short spur trail leads to Roan High Bluff, one of the best overlooks in the entire range.
Perhaps the most famous feature of Roan Mountain is its extraordinary display of Catawba rhododendrons. Each June, thousands of these flowering shrubs bloom across the highlands in brilliant pink and purple hues, transforming the mountains into a floral spectacle. The Roan Mountain Rhododendron Gardens, located near the old hotel site, include paved walkways and overlooks that make them accessible to all. The display is so iconic that the nearby town of Roan Mountain, Tennessee, hosts an annual Rhododendron Festival to celebrate the bloom and local mountain culture.
But Roan Mountain isn’t only beautiful in summer. In fall, the highlands erupt in gold and crimson, and in winter, the ridge becomes a snowy wonderland. The elevation keeps temperatures cool year-round, and sudden fog, thunderstorms, or wind can make conditions change quickly. Even experienced hikers are advised to carry layers and rain gear, and to check the weather before heading out.
Beyond its scenic appeal, Roan Mountain is also a place of deep ecological importance. It’s home to dozens of rare plant and animal species, including Gray’s lily, Roan Mountain bluets, and various high-elevation birds. Conservation groups work actively to protect these habitats, as overuse and erosion remain concerns, especially during peak visitation months.
Roan Mountain also holds a place in American history. In 1780, during the Revolutionary War, a group of frontiersmen known as the Overmountain Men crossed the Roan Highlands on their way to the Battle of Kings Mountain. This march is now commemorated by the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, which intersects with the Appalachian Trail in the area.
On the Tennessee side, Roan Mountain State Park provides a lower-elevation base with campgrounds, rental cabins, and family-friendly trails. The park complements the high-elevation wilderness above, offering opportunities for fishing, biking, and attending seasonal festivals.
Access to Roan Mountain is relatively easy. From Asheville, North Carolina, it’s about a 1.5-hour drive through winding mountain roads. The main entry point, Carver’s Gap, is open year-round, with parking available for both day hikers and thru-hikers. The Roan Mountain Recreation Area, open in the warmer months, provides picnic areas, paved walking paths, and access to the rhododendron gardens.
What makes Roan Mountain remarkable is how it combines natural beauty, accessibility, and a sense of the wild. It’s a place where the scenery changes with each step—from open balds under the wide sky to misty evergreen forests—each corner hiding its own magic. For many, a visit to Roan becomes a yearly ritual, a seasonal pilgrimage to walk through rhododendrons, listen to wind in the fir trees, and feel, if just for a moment, like they've stepped into another world.
Whether you’re a seasoned backpacker, a family on a scenic drive, or a botanist studying rare plants, Roan Mountain offers something meaningful. It’s not just a hike or a view—it’s an experience that connects people to nature, history, and the enduring power of mountains.
Visually, the feet are the most interesting thing about this water bird.
Better large, click on image
March Point. Padilla Bay/Fidalgo Bay.
"The Washington population of the Black Oystercatcher is estimated to be roughly 400 birds. This number is probably not significantly different from the historical population, as these birds require fairly specialized habitat, which is not evenly distributed. Oystercatchers are highly vulnerable to human disturbance, oil spills, and pollution of the intertidal zone. Numbers of Black Oystercatchers on the outer coast may be higher than in the past, in part due to decreased human disturbance resulting from lighthouse automation. Numbers in inland areas, however, have declined in response to increased human activity. The Northern Pacific Coast Regional Shorebird Management Plan has identified the Black Oystercatcher as a regional species of high concern."
"The Black Oystercatcher is restricted in its range, never straying far from shores, in particular favoring rocky shorelines. It has been suggested that this bird is seen mostly on coastal stretches which have some quieter embayments, such as jetty protected areas. It forages in the intertidal zone, feeding on marine invertebrates, particularly molluscs such as mussels, limpets and chitons. It will also take crabs, isopods and barnacles. It hunts through the intertidal area, searching for food visually, often so close to the water's edge it has to fly up to avoid crashing surf. It uses its strong bill to dislodge food and pry shells open."
I like compositions where one can appreciate the visually chaotic environments in which animals live. I think it helps to understand how predator avoidance and background-matching have shaped the diversity of colorations, textures and patterns we observe in animals. I also like images to convey a feeling of wilderness, which I mean as the pre-human physical reality which came about by purely natural processes. Wilderness as the world the way it was up until yesterday, in evolutionary times. That is the world where animals (including us) have evolved and the world we are equipped to deal with, even if everything has changed enormously in the last couple of centuries. We can't solve the mess we have unleashed without understanding why organisms have evolved to be the way they are. And to do that, studying/observing wildlife in relatively pristine areas is fundamental.
This smooth newt (Lissotriton vulgaris) was chilling at 1°C in a puddle near Stensoffa (Skäne, Sweden), where I took this picture in situ. All of southern Sweden is a deeply transformed area, yet for relatively small animals, there are still some patches of suitable habitat left. Never underestimate the importance of scale. As in many other species of newts, the cryptic dorsal coloration contrasts with its brightly colored bellies, suggesting that two opposing selective forces may underlie the evolution of dorsal and ventral coloration in urodela.
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That's a question I've been hearing lately. Well, there are two main reasons: health and cosmetic. Those who are only visually impaired can wear dark glasses (sunglasses) to protect their remaining vision. However, that's not the case with people who are completely blind. They wear dark glasses for cosmetic reasons. Blind people's eyes can be deformed, they can look abnormal (different from healthy eyes), they may move rapidly, they may point in another direction than where, for example, the person you're talking to is. Dark glasses are therefore worn by blind people mainly to hide such a disability and make others feel more comfortable. I do wear dark glasses now: I wear them for cosmetic reasons, but only when I go out. I never wear them at home or when I'm with friends.
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he Blue Lake was created during the Otago gold mining era. It started as a hill and was reduced to a pit from which shafts and then hydraulic elevators brought up gravel for sluicing. In its day it was the deepest mining hole in the Southern Hemisphere. When mining stopped, it flooded full of water. The blue color of the lake is caused by the mineral content of the surrounding, visually striking cliffs.
Visually the aurora appeared shades of gray, but the colors were easily visible on camera (and iPhone) displays. Big Dipper is in the upper right of photo with Little Dipper below, and Lyra in the lower left. Albert Kelly Park, Portland, Oregon OM20157
As you drive from Bournemouth along the Jurassic coast, you can visually feel the changing textures of the rocks. While Bournemouth is at the Eastern end, driving from there you will first reach the Old Harry Rocks just east of Studland. These magnificent sea stacks are made of calcium. As you move further west towards Exeter, you will eventually culminate your journey in Ladram Bay which is between the coastal towns of Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth, on the south coast of Devon.
The “Otter Sandstone” is the richest source of Triassic reptile remains in Britain and one of the most important in the world. At the south-west end of the bay, the most common fossils in the sandstone are networks of vertical, tube-like carbonate petrifactions (rhizocretions): these represent the roots of plants that were able to survive in the harsh dry climate of the Triassic Period - Courtesy Wiki.
The pebble beach here is the best I have visited thus far. When we got there, it was already getting cold as the dusk approached and there was not one around...so I basically had these beautiful red rocks all to myself! That was such a beautiful evening. We completed our trip to the Jurassic Coast here and headed back home.
I will be on transit for a few days. So I wont be able to visit your streams. I will set myself up again and get back on flickr. Till then happy shooting and have a nice weekend!!
Thanks for viewing :)
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.
This time lapse represents 25 minutes late afternoon on 7 May. Taken with Nikon P950.
Mammatus formations fall as virga and dissipates. A brief but visually dramatic event. Winds remained light.
Visually indistinguishable from Western Wood Pewee, the two species are separated by geography and vocalization. Lake St. Clair.
Roan Mountain, straddling the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, rises like a great green fortress in the Southern Appalachian range. This five-mile-long highland ridge is one of the most ecologically diverse and visually striking places in the eastern United States. Towering over 6,200 feet at its highest point, Roan Mountain is not a single peak but a series of summits, grassy balds, and spruce-fir forests that together create a landscape unlike any other in the region.
Most visitors begin their journey at Carver’s Gap, a high mountain pass accessible by car that sits at 5,512 feet. From here, hikers step directly onto the Appalachian Trail, which cuts across the ridgeline and connects the mountain’s main features. Within minutes, the trail climbs above the tree line, revealing sweeping panoramic views from Round Bald, the first of several open summits. These “grassy balds”—including Jane Bald and Grassy Ridge Bald—offer a rare kind of terrain in the southern Appalachians: treeless mountaintops covered in wildflowers, berries, and grasses. The views are endless, stretching across North Carolina’s Blue Ridge to the east and Tennessee’s Holston Mountains to the west.
The origins of these balds remain a mystery. Some scientists believe they are remnants of the last Ice Age, sustained by a combination of grazing animals, fire, and climate. Others suggest human activity kept them clear. Either way, these open meadows are ecologically rich and fragile, requiring careful conservation to prevent trees from reclaiming the space.
To the west of Carver’s Gap, the terrain changes dramatically. The Appalachian Trail climbs into the dense, moss-covered spruce-fir forests of Roan High Knob, the highest point on the ridge at 6,285 feet. These forests feel more like New England or Canada than North Carolina, remnants of colder glacial climates from thousands of years ago. The air is cooler, the light dimmer, and the quiet deeper. Here stands the Roan High Knob Shelter, the highest backcountry shelter on the Appalachian Trail.
Near the summit of Roan High Knob, history lingers. In the late 1800s, General John T. Wilder built the Cloudland Hotel on the mountaintop as a resort for people seeking health benefits from the cool, fresh air. The hotel, which once straddled the state line, is long gone, but its ruins can still be found in the woods. Nearby, a short spur trail leads to Roan High Bluff, one of the best overlooks in the entire range.
Perhaps the most famous feature of Roan Mountain is its extraordinary display of Catawba rhododendrons. Each June, thousands of these flowering shrubs bloom across the highlands in brilliant pink and purple hues, transforming the mountains into a floral spectacle. The Roan Mountain Rhododendron Gardens, located near the old hotel site, include paved walkways and overlooks that make them accessible to all. The display is so iconic that the nearby town of Roan Mountain, Tennessee, hosts an annual Rhododendron Festival to celebrate the bloom and local mountain culture.
But Roan Mountain isn’t only beautiful in summer. In fall, the highlands erupt in gold and crimson, and in winter, the ridge becomes a snowy wonderland. The elevation keeps temperatures cool year-round, and sudden fog, thunderstorms, or wind can make conditions change quickly. Even experienced hikers are advised to carry layers and rain gear, and to check the weather before heading out.
Beyond its scenic appeal, Roan Mountain is also a place of deep ecological importance. It’s home to dozens of rare plant and animal species, including Gray’s lily, Roan Mountain bluets, and various high-elevation birds. Conservation groups work actively to protect these habitats, as overuse and erosion remain concerns, especially during peak visitation months.
Roan Mountain also holds a place in American history. In 1780, during the Revolutionary War, a group of frontiersmen known as the Overmountain Men crossed the Roan Highlands on their way to the Battle of Kings Mountain. This march is now commemorated by the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, which intersects with the Appalachian Trail in the area.
On the Tennessee side, Roan Mountain State Park provides a lower-elevation base with campgrounds, rental cabins, and family-friendly trails. The park complements the high-elevation wilderness above, offering opportunities for fishing, biking, and attending seasonal festivals.
Access to Roan Mountain is relatively easy. From Asheville, North Carolina, it’s about a 1.5-hour drive through winding mountain roads. The main entry point, Carver’s Gap, is open year-round, with parking available for both day hikers and thru-hikers. The Roan Mountain Recreation Area, open in the warmer months, provides picnic areas, paved walking paths, and access to the rhododendron gardens.
What makes Roan Mountain remarkable is how it combines natural beauty, accessibility, and a sense of the wild. It’s a place where the scenery changes with each step—from open balds under the wide sky to misty evergreen forests—each corner hiding its own magic. For many, a visit to Roan becomes a yearly ritual, a seasonal pilgrimage to walk through rhododendrons, listen to wind in the fir trees, and feel, if just for a moment, like they've stepped into another world.
Whether you’re a seasoned backpacker, a family on a scenic drive, or a botanist studying rare plants, Roan Mountain offers something meaningful. It’s not just a hike or a view—it’s an experience that connects people to nature, history, and the enduring power of mountains.
One of the most visually stunning Inca ruins beside Machu Picchu is the Moray Agricultural Terraces. It's weird that this site is not on the typical tourist agenda, but we're glad we went. The site holds a series of concentric terraces that looks like an ancient Greek amphitheater, and it descends to a depth of approximately 150 meters. The circular bottom is so well drained that it never completely floods, no matter how plentiful the rain.
The most widely agreed theory about this site is that the Incas used it as an agricultural research station. Pollen studies indicate that soils from several region of the Andes, from tropical and sub-tropical areas, were imported by the Incas and deposited in each of the large circular basins. Seeds were then cultivated, studied, and likely sent throughout the Incan empire to improve yield in the harsh conditions of the Andes.
The Sculptor Galaxy is visually a very bright and quite big galaxy in the constellation Sculptor. It can be easily seen through binoculars.
It lies at a distance of around 11 milion light years away and is part of the Sculptor Group, one of the nearest galaxy groups to the Milky Way.
The globular cluster is NGC288 and lies at a distance of 30.000 light years from earth.
Image taken with monochrome Nikon D600 on a APM107/700 with Riccardi reducer and modified Nikon D600 on a TS Quadruplet 480/80, mounted on Fornax 51 and guided with MGEN.
Luminance 30x10min ISO400
RGB 30x10min ISO400
Location: Astrofarm Kiripotib, Namibia
M33 is visually the second largest galaxy observed in the Northern Hemisphere and can be seen by the naked eye in dark skies. It is 2.7 million ly from earth and named after the constellation Triangulum in which it sits near.
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This visually busy scene occurred mid summer of this year and was captured while standing in my backyard. I’m not certain why the vivid section of the rainbow was so abbreviated in these conditions, but it created something that looked almost like a bridge between the upper and lower clouds, which I thought looked pretty cool. Besides the clouds, rainbow and corn, there are two birds also caught in frame. The obvious one (just to the left of the rainbow) was a barn swallow and the other (perched on a cornstalk in the lower right quadrant) was a blue grosbeak.
Visually I like the silhouette of the man and his umbrella as he slowly but purposefully walks past the mannequins to his destination.
I changed the name to ‘Fitting In’ thanks to my friend Sara. This reference on one hand can be taken literally i.e. in relation to the subjects position between the mannequins. On the other hand, It can be taken as a symbolic representation. A protest about the ‘fitting in’ to superficial norms set by societies. How more superficial can a mannequin be? Who wants to conform? Who wants to ‘fit in’?
visually striking war memorial dedicated to soldiers of the Portuguese army who died during the Overseas War of 1961 to 1974. The Monumento Combatentes Ultramar memorial comprises of three distinctive sections; the flame, the monument and memorial wall.
The central flame burns continuously to signify the lasting memory of the dead soldiers while the names of each solider who died in the protracted African conflict are etched into the the three walls that surround the memorial. The artistic section of the Monumento Combatentes Ultramar include a shallow purpose built lake and two large angled pillars that jut out above the flame.
One of the most visually stunning Inca ruins is at Moray, an archaeological site in Peru approximately 50 km northwest of Cuzco and just west of the village of Maras. In a large bowl-like depression, is constructed a series of concentric terraces that looks like an ancient Greek amphitheater. The largest of these terraces are at the center – they are enormous in size, and descend to a depth of approximately 150 meter, leading to a circular bottom so well drained that it never completely floods, no matter how plentiful the rain.
The concentric terraces are split by multiple staircases that extend upward like spokes of a wheel and enable people to walk from the top to the bottom of the bowl. Six more terraces, in connected ellipses rather than perfect circles, surround the concentric heart of Moray, and eight terraced steps that cover only a fraction of the perimeter overlook the site. The purpose of these depressions is uncertain, but the most widely agreed theory is they used to serve as ‘agricultural research station’.*
*https://www.amusingplanet.com/2013/03/the-mysterious-moray-agricultural.html
Visually rough as can be seen in this macro image, but comparatively smooth to the touch. A disconnect between the senses.
Some pics for my Wardrobe post!
I really had a lot of fun putting this looks together. I really find the outfit, the makeup, and the hair to all be super beautiful on their own. Mixing them together makes me feel so sexy!
Full credits and more Wardrobe info at post: digitalregeneration.com/visually-organize-your-second-lif...
A visually impaired man going up the stairs of La Grande Arche de la Défense in Paris.
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This is one of the most visually direct drawings in the “Living Machine” series. The drawing took first place in the fine arts division of the LPL Art of Planetary Science show 2015. As with other works in this series, this drawing explores themes of mimetic evolution, Lamarckian evolution and self-construction. A large organic spheroid creature (a “Plantimal”) mimics the form of a smaller more machine-like creature which it is carrying. The background is taken largely from a view of low mountains north of Interstate 8 near the Arizona-California border.simpler story more cleanly and directly.
This work was part of a solo show at Tucson's main library May 2019: pima.bibliocommons.com/events/5cc0d96b6d8db6450037c654