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Orgues, Ille-sur-Têt, France 2008-07-11 17:42:12 This photo was taken in Ille-sur-Têt, a village of Pyrénées-Orientales, Languedoc-Roussillon, in France
famous for its geologic site. The ‘orgues’ (organ pipes) are amazing rock formations produced by more than 5 million years of geological history; these natural chimneys are made up of columns of soft rock, eroded by rain, and overhung by harder rock which has resisted erosion. The combina
Lines & Curves, Sydney Opera House, Sydney 2008-07-07 16:29:15 The second of a entire series (see first post). This specific photo has been selected at Onexposure.This is a photo of the Sydney
Opera House
, New South Wales, Australia. Designed by the Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the project was built in three stages : 1959–1963 consisted of building the upper podium; 1963–1967 saw the construction of the outer shells; 1967-1973 consisted of the interior d Read more:Lines
, Curves
Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) 2008-07-06 14:36:54 This is a photo of the Bibliothèque nationale
de France
(BnF), designed by architect Dominique Perrault, and opened to the public on December 1996. This is one of the largest and most modern libraries in the world, does cover all fields of knowledge (with approximately 13 million books and publications) and use the most modern data transfer technologies (consultation from a distance, collaboratio
Uluru, Ayers Rock, Australia 2008-07-05 12:41:49 Everyone will have probably recognised Ayers Rock (Uluru), this large sandstone rock formation (inselberg, literally "island mountain"), listed as UNESCO World Heritage site and undoutedly Australia
's most recognisable natural icon.
Feb 23rd, 2002 - July 2nd, 2008 : free at last 2008-07-02 17:55:54 This photo was taken in front of the Hotel de Ville of Paris. Since 2004, it was holding a large poster for Ingrid Betancourt, hostage in Colombia since February 23nd 2002 and made honorary citizen of Paris. Posters for several hostages in the Middle East were also hung on the building. They were removed when they were freed. Only Ingrid Betancourt remained, but at least it will now be removed.
"So wild, so free, yet so calm" 2008-06-29 17:30:25 This photo was taken in the NamibRand Nature Reserve in Namibia, a gemsbok standing on a fairy circle. - Fairy circles as explained in an older post, are some very enigmatic barren patches found in the grasslands, and not yet entirely explained by scientists. See also this article Enigma of Namibia's 'fairy circles' to know more...- The gemsbok or gemsbuck (Oryx gazella) is a large African antelop
Hartmann's mountain zebra, Namibia 2008-06-29 14:35:28 This photo was taken in the northwest part of Namibia
, and shows some Hartmann's mountain zebra
s (Equus zebra hartmannae). Like all zebras, it is boldly striped in black and white and no two individuals look exactly alike. The stripe can be black and white or dark brown and white. Their stripes cover their whole bodies except for their bellies. The Mountain zebra also has a dewlap. The black strip
Château-Chalon vineyard, Jura, France 2008-06-29 14:34:51 This photo was taken from the wonderful little town of Château-Chalon in Jura (region of Franche-Compté, France
) which has an amazing setting on the hill overlooking this plain... The vineyards of the Jura are spread over 1 850 hectares, spread over four geographical Appellations d'Origine Contrôlée (Arbois, Côtes du Jura, l'Etoile, Château-Chalon). Château Chalon is the oldest and most fam
Santorini, Cyclades, Greece 2008-06-29 14:34:19 This is a photo taken from one of the roof of the many Santorini houses built on the edge of the caldera. You can know more about Santorini and the Cyclades looking at following links Cyclades and Santorini. Read more:Greece
Red Centre Way, Australia 2008-06-29 14:33:39 This photo was taken during the journey between Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon) and West MacDonnell National Park, on the 4WD Red Centre
Way, Northern Territory, 1240km shouth of Darwin, Australia
.
55 Broadway, London Underground's Headquarters, London 2008-06-28 15:28:49 This a a photo of 55 Broadway
, London, a notable building designed by Charles Holden. Finished in 1929, it was the new headquarters building for the London Electric Railway Company (LER), the main forerunner of London Underground. The building continues to be occupied as the organisation's headquarters.
Pelourinho, Salvador de Bahia, Brazil 2008-06-27 15:24:07 This a photo of the old houses of the historic centre of Salvador
de Bahia
(São Salvador da Baía de Todos os Santos, i.e "Holy Savior of All Saints' Bay"). Salvador is the capital of the Northeastern Brazil
ian state of Bahia and known as as Brazil's capital of happiness due to its easygoing population and countless popular outdoor parties, including its street carnival. The first colonial capita
Paris 2008-06-26 17:58:43 This photo was taken from the top of the Centre George Pompidou, by looking at the details, you will recognise :the Bourse du Commerce at the foreground : this is the round building; it was built in the 18th century, and later modified in the 19th. The site however has been occupied for the last 800 years. Called the Hôtel de Nesle, during the 13th century, then it became the Hôtel de Bohème, t Read more:Paris
Peyrepertuse Cathar Castle, French Pyrénées 2008-06-26 15:56:04 This is a photo of the Peyrepertuse castle (Cathar castle), located in the French
Pyrenees. Settled in the high reliefs of the Hautes Corbières, Peyrepertuse peaks at 800 metres altitude, surrounded by the garrigue and overhanging the little village of Duillac. From the high head-land, the lanscape shows the next castle, Quéribus, at 5 kilometrres from there. It was built on a strategic location Read more:Castle
The Springbok, the Camelthorn Tree and the Fairy Circles, Namibia 2008-06-24 17:30:41 This photo was taken in the NamibRand Nature Reserve in Namibia
, and show 4 emblematic subjects you can find in the area : the red sand dunes, a Springbok, a lost Camelthorn Tree (Accacia Erioloba) and less commonly known some Fairy Circles which are some very enigmatic barren patches found in the grasslands, and not yet entirely explained by scientists. See also this article Enigma of Namibia's '
Sydney Opera House 2008-06-22 10:24:47 This is a photo of the Sydney
Opera House
, New South Wales, Australia. Designed by the Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the project was built in three stages : 1959–1963 consisted of building the upper podium; 1963–1967 saw the construction of the outer shells; 1967-1973 consisted of the interior design and construction. It was formally opened in 1973 by Elisabeth II, and in 2007 was made a UNESC
Paris Plage (Paris Beach) 2008-07-25 17:21:17 The annual summertime event has started last week in Paris
: Paris Plage (Paris beach). The operation (see Paris Plage on Paris.fr) sets up beaches along the river Seine. Every July and August, roadways on the right bank of the Seine are blocked off and host various activities, including sandy beaches and palm trees. Instigated in 2002 , Paris-Plage has proven a major success, by providing a summe Read more:Beach
Elephants at water hole, Etosha, Namibia 2008-07-23 16:31:41 This photo was taken at Etosha National Park, in Namibia
. Through the action of topography, water
collects to make mud pits in low areas in veldt regions that also play host to elephants. Elephants turn these damp low spots into muddy wallows, and through consistent use carry off more of the earth from the low point, deepening it steadily until it holds open water.
Coeur Défense, Paris La Défense 2008-07-22 15:16:25 This is a photo of Cœur Défense, an office skyscraper in La Défense, the high-rise business district west of Paris
, France. With 350,000 m², it is the building with the most floor space in Europe along with the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest. The Cœur Défense ensemble was designed by the architect Jean-Paul Viguier, and was built in 2001, replacing the former Esso Tower, the first buildin
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