misheleneous (@misheleneous.bsky.social) | The Ghosts of Christmas Past

Posted on December 30, 2024 by agogo22

The Ghosts of Christmas Past. 1 of 2Serious attack of the melancholies this morningWe all know who we're missing, but this row of memorial benches in Heaton Park, Prestwich, brought it home visually today 🖤#ThePhotoHour #StormHour #Fog #Mist #Winter #Weather #Manchester #LandscapePhotography

— misheleneous (@misheleneous.bsky.social) 2024-12-27T19:29:11.728Z

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misheleneous (@misheleneous.bsky.social) | Nature’s soft focus doing its foggy thing in Heaton Park, Prestwich

Posted on December 30, 2024 by agogo22

Nature's soft focus doing its foggy thing in Heaton Park, Prestwich this morningI love fog second only to snow for the atmospheric moments & photography it can bring#ThePhotoHour #StormHour #BlackAndWhitePhotography #LandscapePhotography #Manchester #Winter #Trees #Weather #Mist #Shadows #Nature

— misheleneous (@misheleneous.bsky.social) 2024-12-27T13:49:23.677Z

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Kleber Victor (@kleber-victor.bsky.social) | How different shaped lenses bend light.

Posted on December 30, 2024 by agogo22

How different shaped lenses bend light.

— Kleber Victor #sdv #followback (@kleber-victor.bsky.social) 2024-12-29T17:33:58.458Z

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My best photos of 2024

Posted on December 30, 2024 by agogo22

My best photos of 2024
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Simple Tropical Modernism, Nok building in Nigeria

Posted on December 30, 2024 by agogo22

Simple Tropical Modernism, Nok building in Nigeria
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Armand Sarlangue (@armandsarlangue.bsky.social) | Something a bit different today…

Posted on December 29, 2024 by agogo22

Something a bit different today…Do you believe it if I tell you this is in France? I know it’s looking a bit like Bryce Canyon, but it’s not. This is Les Orgues d’Ille sur Tet, Pyrenees 😉🌿#bluesky #photography #landscape #nature #art #landscapephotography #aerial

— Armand Sarlangue (@armandsarlangue.bsky.social) 2024-12-28T10:43:44.879Z

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Harvard Professor Answers Happiness Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

Posted on December 29, 2024 by agogo22

Harvard professor and “How to Build a Life” columnist Arthur C. Brooks answers the internet’s burning questions about “happiness.” Does anyone else feel depression after completing a goal? Can social media cause depression? Do we get happier as we age? What is the true meaning of happiness? Arthur answers all these questions and much more.

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Director of Photography: Jim Petit
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An evening in the otherworld

Posted on December 29, 2024 by agogo22

An evening in the otherworld
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The Ancient City That Mastered Water

Posted on December 29, 2024 by agogo22

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Have you ever wondered if water can flow uphill? In this video, we dive into the incredible engineering of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. Join us as we explore the history, architecture, and groundbreaking technology behind one of the world’s most stunning architectural masterpieces. Discover how this medieval marvel used advanced hydraulic systems to power fountains, underfloor heating, and even water clocks, and watch until the end to learn how you can enter this month’s giveaway!

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00:00 The Ancient City That Mastered Water
00:50 The Alhambra Palace’s Water System
02:15 Engineering Water Pressure in Medieval Times
04:56 The Lion Fountain’s Water Clock Explained
06:07 Thermal Baths and Underfloor Heating
06:58 Cooling the Alhambra Palace
07:38 Gravity Defying Medieval Technology

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Brazilians honor sea goddess and mark arrival of new year in Rio de Janeiro

Posted on December 29, 2024 by agogo22

Devotees of Afro-Brazilian religions gathered on Rio de Janeiro’s storied Copacabana beach on Saturday to honor the sea goddess Yemanjá in a traditional New Year tribute. Clad in white robes, followers of the Candomble and Umbanda religions danced in a circle to the beat of traditional drums. (AP Video/Mario Lobao)

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