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“Maybe the world, without us, is the real poem.”
—Mary Oliver
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reeeeeeeeemyyyyyy maltiiii :'|
omggggg itss ur b'daaaaaay babee♥♥♥♥
have a sweet birthdaaay yaa sweet 2ntaa :*
عاد عيدك صديقي والفرح يا ملاك (a)!!
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muwaaaaaaah :o .. really ma3rf shgol
2nttti a7laa shi 3ndii fe hal dnyaa :')♥ .. اليوم ميلادك وانا اليوم مولود مدام حبك حب والنبض هادي
yaaa 3saaaanii ma an7rrrrm mnch :*** !!!
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Bakersfield, CA - USA
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Babette Plana 2026
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This is a hawk mainly found in eastern North America and through the midwest onto the Great Plains, although some breed in Saskatchewan (north of my location) and into, Alberta and BC. The migration route of these northwestern breeders can bring it through my area, which is where I photographed this juvenile 18 months ago. I've had exactly two photo ops with Broad-winged Hawks, but perhaps that is mainly due to my failure to recognize what I was seeing.
I'm burning the candle at both ends these days - was out shooting the evening light yesterday and now I'm drinking coffee in the dark, waiting for my videographer friend George to get here so we can catch the early light. If there is any. Will get back to commenting when the dust settles...
Photographed over Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission © 2024 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
No Foundation!
Hawa Mahal is the tallest building in the world without a foundation. The five-storey building managed to maintain upright because of it is curved. Just another masterpiece of Rajput and Mughal architecture.
Durga Puja pandal architecture is a vibrant and dynamic art form, deeply rooted in Bengali tradition but continuously evolving with contemporary trends. The pandal serves as the temporary abode for the goddess Durga during the annual festival and is often an elaborate and creative expression of architectural ingenuity.
Materials Used
Bamboo: The traditional material used for the structure of the pandal, which is highly flexible and abundant.
Cloth and Paper: These are used for decorations, draping, and wall coverings. They are often painted or printed with intricate designs.
Plaster of Paris and Clay: Used for creating idols and sculptures.
Fiberglass and Metal: These are often used in modern pandals for creating stronger, more durable structures.
1. Traditional Designs
Bengali Folk Art: Traditional pandals often draw from rural Bengal’s heritage, incorporating local materials like bamboo, jute, and clay. These pandals typically feature motifs inspired by nature, mythology, and folk art.
Sholar Kaaj: This is a technique involving intricate designs made from shola (a type of plant) and is used to create ornaments, canopies, and decorations within the pandal.
Terracotta and Wooden Crafts: Terracotta sculptures, wooden carvings, and images of mythological figures are common in older pandals.
2. Modern Interpretations
Innovative Materials: Modern pandals often use contemporary materials like fiberglass, metal, and plastic alongside traditional materials. For instance, large fiberglass idols of Durga are increasingly used, along with innovative lighting, mirrors, and glasswork.
Thematic Pandals: Many pandals these days are built around a specific theme. The themes can range from environmental issues (like conservation of rivers or wildlife) to technological advancements, historical events, or even popular culture. The architecture of the pandal is designed to reflect this theme, often incorporating multimedia elements.
Eco-friendly Designs: In recent years, there has been a push for sustainable and eco-friendly pandals. These are often constructed using biodegradable materials such as bamboo, paper, and cloth, with designs that minimize environmental impact.
3. Architectural Features
Structural Form: Traditionally, pandals were dome-shaped or cylindrical, but now they can take on all sorts of avant-garde shapes, from temples to spaceships to replicas of famous monuments like the Eiffel Tower or the Taj Mahal.
Facade and Entrances: The entrance of the pandal is often grand and acts as a focal point of the design. It may incorporate arches, columns, and ornate carvings, often reflecting the temple architecture of India.
Ceilings and Roofs: The roofs of pandals are a key area for artistic expression, ranging from elaborate canopies made of flowers to highly stylized, often abstract, designs using light and color.
Lighting: Pandals are spectacularly lit, with millions of light bulbs strung up in intricate patterns. The lighting not only enhances the aesthetics but also creates a divine ambiance, especially at night.
Interior Layout: The interior of the pandal is designed to accommodate the idol of Durga, with a focus on creating a spiritual environment. The idol is often placed on a raised platform, surrounded by artistic depictions of various deities, animals, and scenes from mythology.
4. Regional Variations
Kolkata Pandals: In Kolkata, Durga Puja pandals are known for their immense creativity and often become larger-than-life structures. Famous areas like Kumartuli, Behala, and Santoshpur are known for their extravagant pandals.
Delhi and Other Urban Centers: Pandal designs in metropolitan areas might incorporate modern styles, influenced by international trends, such as futuristic designs, art installations, or replicas of foreign monuments. These pandals often blend cultural elements with urban sophistication.
Rural and Smaller Town Pandals: These tend to have simpler, more rustic designs but are rich in cultural symbolism. Often constructed with bamboo, they may showcase more traditional and handcrafted artworks.
5. Innovative and Avant-Garde Designs
Optical Illusions: Some pandals are designed to give the illusion of floating structures, using materials like mirrors and lights to create mesmerizing visual effects.
Interactive and Immersive Designs: Some pandals now aim to create immersive experiences. Visitors can walk through installations that engage all their senses, with sounds, lights, and even augmented reality elements enhancing the experience.
6. Famous Pandals and Their Architects
Kumartuli Park (Kolkata): Known for its amazing artistry!
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... Without that fire,
you're just another person
with another idea.
With that fire,
you are a force to reckon with,
a wind of change,
a person on a mission.
Therefore, you must keep that fire lit,
at all costs
(ANON)
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Dedicated to C.F. (ILYWAMHASAM)
Without memory, there would be no civilization, no society, no future. You never know when you're making a memory. Nothing prevents happiness like the memory of happiness. There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief. ~ Elie Wiesel
Without the Pennsy signals it sure looks bland but the alcos still offere the same fun as before! 630 charges out of North Driftwood returning to Olean
Without realising it, I revisited this lovely view on almost the same day as last year, just a day early. The weather this time was far from the stormy skies that you can see in that photo, it was a beautiful summer's day with blue skies, much preferred by me.
A shorebird you can see without going to the beach, Killdeer are graceful plovers common to lawns, golf courses, athletic fields, and parking lots. These tawny birds run across the ground in spurts, stopping with a jolt every so often to check their progress, or to see if they’ve startled up any insect prey. Their voice, a far-carrying, excited kill-deer, is a common sound even after dark, often given in flight as the bird circles overhead on slender wings.
Killdeer have the characteristic large, round head, large eye, and short bill of all plovers. They are especially slender and lanky, with a long, pointed tail and long wings. Brownish-tan on top and white below. The white chest is barred with two black bands, and the brown face is marked with black and white patches. The bright orange-buff rump is conspicuous in flight.
--- allaboutbirds.org
without a picture :-)
Aristotle
HMM! Science Matters! The CDC Matters! Resist the Despicable Ignorant Orange Cockroach and his Cabinet of Stooges and Buffoons
9th annual fall orchid show, sponsored by the Triangle Orchid Society, j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
Your summer isn't complete without a folder full of bikinis! Join us at Fab Free and I'll tell you where to pick up this free Pride bikini and flag, but you need to hurry!
Fab Free: fabfree.wordpress.com/2025/06/06/cool-for-the-summer/
"Cool for the Summer" by Demi Lovato
Don't tell your mother
Kiss one another
Die for each other
We're cool for the summer (Ha!)
...even without a KitKat.
Watching flamingos is always fun for me.
The water was so shallow and warm that event with 10m distance I had air swirl :/
♫ TUNE
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Arms Tattoo : Endless Pain Tattoos- Mjolnir @ We -> 31st of May
Ears : CODEX : Unisex Gotti ears @ Mancave event
"Everybody's looking for that something
One thing that makes it all complete
You'll find it in the strangest places
Places you never knew it could be
You find it in the deepest friendship
The kind you cherish all your life
And when you know how much that means
You've found that special thing
You're flying without wings
So, impossible as they may seem
You've got to fight for every dream
'Cause who's to know
Which one you let go
Would have made you complete."
Mi hanno detto che quest'anno ce ne sono meno dell'anno scorso, caldo e siccità hanno segnato molti destini :(
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Faces without names
Playing devils and angels
Lit up by the strobes
Moving hypnotised
I caught your reflection
In the neon on glass
An electric silhouette
Against a static sky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF5mf4LV7Jw
Couldn't resist taking a picture while wandering the amazing Blade Runner build at Themyscira.
Hair - Stealthic, Reprise
Jacket - *COCO* - BlazerWithoutShirt @Uber
Skirt - Tres Blah Mini Skirt
Watch - AvaWay, Lina
Location - Backdrop Village: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Eversong/206/69/2201
Picture by Jackson Redstar
"Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky."
- Author Unknown
Some trees are more interesting without their leaves.
Without edit =)
مـا كـل النـاس تـدري مـن (" انـا ") ؟
مـاغيـرك(" انت") تـدري وين تروح
؟ أنـفاســي
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'Without Blessing or Dawn'
Camera: Mamiya m645j
Lens: Mamiya-Sekor 2.8/45mm; Yellow Filter
Film: Ultrafine Extreme 100
Process: PMK; 1+2+100; 14min
Cheyenne County, Kansas
July 2020
Spiegelbeeld ("mirror image", 2003), by Maria Roosen, museum Boijmans van Beuningen, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Boijmans van Beuningen, a museum in Rotterdam, celebrates its 175th birthday. The current building was started in 1928, designed by Ad van der Steur, and modified several times since.
Since 2019, the museum is closed for extensive restorations, expected to last until 2029.
In a very brief moment, the museum was open with a temporary exhibition, focusing on the architecture, exhibitions from the past, and dreams for the future.
"Snakken naar Boijmans" ( Craving for Boijmans"), Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
最近都拼命翻庫存.... 好想拍照啊 !!!!!
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