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Wonders of the world, Colosseum, Rome, Italy.
The clouds over the Colosseum look like a crown!
GPS might not the exact point of this photo.
Happy weekend everyone!
The Taj Mahal (ताज महल) "crown of palaces", is a white marble mausoleum located on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned 1628–1658) to house the tomb of his favourite wife of three, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Construction of the mausoleum was essentially completed in 1643 but work continued on other phases of the project for an additional ten years. The Taj Mahal complex is believed to have been completed in its entirety in 1653 at a cost estimated at the time to be around 32 million Indian rupees, which in 2015 would be valued at around 52.8 billion Indian rupees ($827 million US). The construction project employed around 20,000 artisans under the guidance of a board of architects led by Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. The domed marble tomb is part of an integrated complex consisting of gardens and two red-sandstone buildings surrounded by a crenelated wall on three sides.
The Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture. It is one of the world’s most celebrated structures and a symbol of India’s rich history. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, the Taj Mahal attracts some 3 million visitors a year.
I know this photograph has been taken and shown a thousand times, okay, may be more, but I just could not help myself, it is so amazing to me. This place is in Arizona, and it is a sight to behold. If you have never seen it, you will not be disappointed.
Sunrise at Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious structure, which began as a Hindu temple complex and then was extended and transferred to Buddhism. It was originally built by King Suryavarman 2nd in the 12th century dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu and measures 162.6 hectares.
The bright blue sky above the Red Canyon walls and the solar reflection create an impressive natural marvel of geological patterns and swirling colors.
When the mind ventures into realms beyond the ordinary, to be met with a vibrant display of swirling colors..
It's like the universe whispering secrets and revealing truths.
We usually don't make a point of going our for an Aurora shoot in our neck of the woods as it's not that spectacular and usually occurs in the middle of the night. However, last night promised to be a bit more intense and I shot this just after dark. You cant really see it this way with the naked eye - all you see is perhaps the slightest hint of color and haziness. A longer exposure in camera is needed to bring out the details. The real light show did occur later at night as expected, when we were already in bed, but I'm happy to have seen this. I think it's one of the many wonders of our world!
Ha Long bay cruise boats, North Vietnam. Ha Long means descending dragon and legend has it that a dragon descended from heaven to defend the Vietnamese.
Ultra Wide Angle view of the Taj Mahal / Tejo-Mahalaya!
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Rousseau cuando visitĂł el monumento:
"El aspecto de este trabajo simple y noble me impresionó aún más, ya que se encuentra en medio de un desierto donde el silencio y la soledad hacen que el objeto sea más llamativo y la admiración más viva.
RecorrĂ las tres historias de este magnĂfico edificio, cuyo respeto casi me impedĂa atreverme a pisar bajo mis pies.
Sentà que, al hacerme pequeño, no sé qué me levantó el alma; y me dije a mà mismo, suspirando: "¿Cómo nacà romano? Permanecà allà por varias horas en una contemplación encantadora."
Taj Mahal is a Mausoleum constructed by then Mughal Emperor of India, Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Eventually it is also the tomb for Shah Jahan himself.
Construction work commissioned in the year 1632 and completed in 1643 but the work for the beautification of the monument till continues till 1653. It is made in 43 acre of land consist of tomb, mosque, guest house & huge garden area with wall boundary.
Ustad Ahmed Lahauri was the chief architect of the Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal was designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 1983.
Cost of the construction is around USD 1 billion approximately as per today's valuation.
Without a doubt, The Taj Mahal is one of the most divine places my wife and I have visited. This image was taken shortly after sunrise and before the hoard of tourists invaded the compound. The Taj was one of many wonders we were lucky to experience during our visit to India in 2019.
Flying over the Falls: I was born in Niagara Falls NY. The Falls never stop amazing me. I love being a tourist in my hometown. In this case, I took a helicopter ride over Niagara Falls.
Taj Mahal, Agra, India, 2018.
Inspired by my brother's great blog article on reductionist bnw photography. You may read it here.
“The state of man's mind, or the elementary phase of mind which he so far possesses, conforms precisely to the state of the world as he so far views it” ― Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
Geologically, Table Mountain is primarily composed of sedimentary rocks. Sandstones produce its steep and jagged cliff faces consisting of thickly layered quartzitic sandstone, very hard and resistant to erosion.
The mountain as we see it today is only about 60 million years old.. still a venerable age compared to that of the Alps (32 million years) and the Himalayas (40 million years) bearing in mind the age of the rock itself (540 million years).
Shot with a Canon EOS 700D
from one of the world’s wonders of Nature.
This morning we could feel almost touching the sky. Some places of Rio are impressive and give us this immense pleasure.
#Twilight #Redeemer #Stars #beauty #Trees
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Memories of the Taj Mahal. I visited India and the Taj Mahal in 2020. It is simply the most beautiful and breathtaking architecture and fully justifies it's status as one of the seven wonders of the world. It was built in 1631 by the emperor Shah Jahan to immortalise his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died in child birth. The marble is inlaid with precious stones - agate, turquoise, bloodstone, cornelian mother of pearl, jasper, malachite and lapis lazuli, which is unique to Agra.
The Mighty Fraser River on an absolutely enchanting winter evening.
The sky, water & ice reflections were completely mesmerizing.
As the sun disappeared below the horizon, a most incredible colour display began....a wide range of colours, from warm sunset yellows and oranges, to combinations that included indigo blues, stunning pinks and reds, and for the grand finale the sky glowed in twilight's deepest purples.
People were coming from all directions to witness this surreal winter sky-show.
Ice of all shapes and sizes sailing down the Fraser River from the North Eastern Regions of British Columbia
The sound of the ice crackling and snapping as it flowed by made for a magical sound.
The Fraser River is the longest river within British Columbia, Canada, rising at Fraser Pass near Blackrock Mountain in the Rocky Mountains and flowing for 1,375 kilometres, into the Strait of Georgia just south of the City of Vancouver. Wikipedia
Port Haney Wharf
British Columbia
Canada
Happy 2024
~Christie ( Happiest ) by the River
** Best viewed in full screen
'Don't be a copy, when you were born an original'
Wells Gray Provincial Park is a large wilderness park located in east-central British Columbia, Canada. The park protects most of the southern, and highest, regions of the Cariboo Mountains and covers 5,250 square kilometres.
Helmcken Falls is a 141 m waterfall on the Murtle River within Wells Gray Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada. The protection of Helmcken Falls was one of the reasons for the creation of Wells Gray Provincial Park in 1939.
Unimaginable, breathtaking view. The sound of the crashing water was loud, yet very soothing.
To me, it appeared heart shaped, and the eroded stone bowl, combined with the water spray looked like a baby in a womb.
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
HAPPY CLICKS
~Christie
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The Mighty Fraser River on an absolutely enchanting winter evening.
Right place, right time!
The sky, water & ice reflections were completely mesmerizing.
As the sun disappeared below the horizon, a most incredible colour display began....a wide range of colours, from warm sunset yellows and oranges, to combinations that included indigo blues, stunning pinks and reds, and for the grand finale the sky glowed in twilight's deepest purples.
People were coming from all directions to witness this surreal winter sky-show.
Ice of all shapes and sizes sailing down the Fraser River from North Eastern Regions of British Columbia
The sound of the ice crackling and snapping as it flowed by made for a magical sound.
The Fraser River is the longest river within British Columbia, Canada, rising at Fraser Pass near Blackrock Mountain in the Rocky Mountains and flowing for 1,375 kilometres, into the Strait of Georgia just south of the City of Vancouver. Wikipedia
Port Haney Wharf
British Columbia
Canada
Happy 2024
~Christie ( Happiest ) by the River
** Best viewed in full screen
'Don't be a copy, when you were born an original'
Entre las más famosas pelĂculas con escenas que se rodaron aquĂ, se encuentran: "La Diligencia", "Forrest Gump", "Thelma y Louise" y "Regreso al Futuro". A los directores de Ă©stas y otras muchas les gustĂł el gigantesco "platĂł natural" que lleva tallándose más de 270 millones de años, cuando no era más que el lecho marino de un antiguo mar
Resulta impresionante ver esta maravilla de 2000 años de antigüedad, sabiendo que los mismos romanos lo consideraron como ..."el mejor testimonio de la grandeza de su imperio" !!!
...Tuve suerte con el reflejo, porque el viento no lo permitĂa, hasta que parĂł un momento y pude tomar Ă©sta foto y otra más desde otro punto de vista...
The great wall - constructed between the fifth century B.C. and the 16th century, the Great Wall is the world's longest human-made structure, stretching some 4,000 miles (6,400 kilometers). The best known section was built around 200 B.C. by the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang Di.
The Mighty Fraser River on an absolutely enchanting winter evening.
The sky, water & ice reflections were completely mesmerizing.
As the sun disappeared below the horizon, a most incredible colour display began....a wide range of colours, from warm sunset yellows and oranges, to combinations that included indigo blues, stunning pinks and reds, and for the grand finale the sky glowed in twilight's deepest purples.
People were coming from all directions to witness this surreal winter sky-show.
Ice of all shapes and sizes sailng down the Fraser River from North Eastern British Columbia
The sound of the ice crackling and snapping as it flowed by made for a magical sound.
The Fraser River is the longest river within British Columbia, Canada, rising at Fraser Pass near Blackrock Mountain in the Rocky Mountains and flowing for 1,375 kilometres, into the Strait of Georgia just south of the City of Vancouver. Wikipedia
Port Haney Wharf
British Columbia
Canada
Happy 2024
~Christie ( Happiest ) by the River
** Best viewed in full screen
'Don't be a copy, when you were born an original'
The Mighty Fraser River on an absolutely enchanting winter evening.
The sky, water & ice reflections were completely mesmerizing.
As the sun disappeared below the horizon, a most incredible colour display began....a wide range of colours, from warm sunset yellows and oranges, to combinations that included indigo blues, stunning pinks and reds, and for the grand finale the sky glowed in twilight's deepest purples.
People were coming from all directions to witness this surreal winter sky-show.
Ice of all shapes and sizes sailng down the Fraser River from North Eastern British Columbia
The sound of the ice crackling and snapping as it flowed by made for a magical sound.
The Fraser River is the longest river within British Columbia, Canada, rising at Fraser Pass near Blackrock Mountain in the Rocky Mountains and flowing for 1,375 kilometres, into the Strait of Georgia just south of the City of Vancouver. Wikipedia
Port Haney Wharf
British Columbia
Canada
Happy 2024
~Christie ( Happiest ) by the River
** Best viewed in full screen
'Don't be a copy, when you were born an original'
The Mighty Fraser River on an absolutely enchanting winter evening.
The sky, water & ice reflections were completely mesmerizing.
As the sun disappeared below the horizon, a most incredible colour display began....a wide range of colours, from warm sunset yellows and oranges, to combinations that included indigo blues, stunning pinks and reds, and for the grand finale the sky glowed in twilight's deepest purples.
People were coming from all directions to witness this surreal winter sky-show.
Ice of all shapes and sizes sailng down the Fraser River from North Eastern British Columbia
The sound of the ice crackling and snapping as it flowed by made for a magical sound.
The Fraser River is the longest river within British Columbia, Canada, rising at Fraser Pass near Blackrock Mountain in the Rocky Mountains and flowing for 1,375 kilometres, into the Strait of Georgia just south of the City of Vancouver. Wikipedia
Port Haney Wharf
British Columbia
Canada
Happy 2024
~Christie ( Happiest ) by the River
** Best viewed in full screen
'Don't be a copy, when you were born an original'
Taj Mahal, Agra, India, 2018.
"Longing is the agony of the nearness of the distant."
― Martin Heidegger
The Mighty Fraser River on an absolutely enchanting winter evening.
The sky, water & ice reflections were completely mesmerizing.
As the sun disappeared below the horizon, a most incredible colour display began....a wide range of colours, from warm sunset yellows and oranges, to combinations that included indigo blues, stunning pinks and reds, and for the grand finale the sky glowed in twilight's deepest purples.
People were coming from all directions to witness this surreal winter sky-show.
Ice of all shapes and sizes sailng down the Fraser River from North Eastern British Columbia
The sound of the ice crackling and snapping as it flowed by made for a magical sound.
The Fraser River is the longest river within British Columbia, Canada, rising at Fraser Pass near Blackrock Mountain in the Rocky Mountains and flowing for 1,375 kilometres, into the Strait of Georgia just south of the City of Vancouver. Wikipedia
Port Haney Wharf
British Columbia
Canada
Happy 2024
~Christie ( Happiest ) by the River
** Best viewed in full screen
'Don't be a copy, when you were born an original'
An amazing sight seeing The Great Wall of China stretching out into the distance as far as the eye can see.
The Great Wall of China became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 1987. The wall is the longest man made structure in the world, with a total length of about 13,170.7 miles.
Made over the course of hundreds of years, the wall was built by over 6 different Chinese dynasties, and is over 2,300 years old.
The wall is made of cement, rocks, bricks, and dirt. It was finished in 1878 and it was meant to protect the north of the empire of China from enemy attacks.