




Happy Wordless Wednesday
![]() ![]() The Golden HourAchieving the perfect lighting for outdoor shots can be a challenge for even the most experienced photographer. In the middle of the day, the harsh overhead sun can cause overly bright highlights and dark shadows. To get the best shot, photographers often wait for the "golden" or "magic" hour—the first and last periods of sunlight during the day. The low sun creates a warm light that is ideal for landscape photos and enhances the colors of a scene. How long does the "golden hour" usually last? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() England's Lincoln Cathedral Is Consecrated (1092)Not long after William the Conqueror named Remigius de Fécamp bishop of what was then the largest diocese in the country, he decided to move the seat of the diocese to a more central location. For the next 20 years, Remigius oversaw construction of a magnificent new cathedral in Lincoln, only to die days before its consecration. Today, its architecture is considered to be priceless. When Queen Eleanor died nearby in 1290, which parts of her body were buried at the cathedral? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Howard Carter (1874)An experienced archaeologist and Egyptologist, Carter began searching for the long lost tomb of the ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamun in the early 1900s, excavating Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt, through funding by his financial backer, Lord Carnarvon. In 1922, Carnarvon gave Carter one last season to make a discovery. He did, unearthing the pristine, treasure-filled tomb that became world famous. What fact about Carter's life is often used to refute the so-called Curse of the Pharaohs? More... Discuss |
ill-fated discuss | |
Definition: | (adjective) Marked by or promising bad fortune. |
Synonyms: | ill-omened, ill-starred, unlucky, doomed |
Usage: | Freed after months of captivity, the aid workers are relieved to have survived their ill-fated trip abroad. |
![]() ![]() Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914) Discuss |
14 comments:
hello Patty, from another :-)
Great pictures, beautiful gardens. Guess there is something to do in Vagas besides the slots!
Thanks for sharing....
That hotel is definitely amazing! When I visited it years ago I was just blown away, what a place!
beautiful place to be.are those big flowers real?
HAPPY WW!
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Lovely. I espically like the bottom tree.
Oh yes Pat, there is so much to do and see in Las Vegas. I did play the slots but the main reason for the trip was sight-seeing. One of the most spectacular things I saw was Mystère performed by Cirque Du Soleil. Sadly, no photos were allowed.
Amy, the hotel IS amazing! Every hotel in Vegas is pretty much over-the-top. I was blown away too.
Thanks for the visit texas_sweetie. Yes, the big flowers are real. Pretty amazing isn't it?
Yummy, that tree was my favorite too. It was an amazing place to visit! The aroma of all the flowers was a delight for the senses.
These are gorgeous.
Did you know that Vegas is my favorite place? I would pick going there over going to Paris or Rome! Something about the energy.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you vered. It's my favorite place as well. I've visited Germany, Austria, Italy, and Hawaii. The energy in Vegas can't be found any other place in the world.
in every photo can't stop saying Wow! it's impressive to see a garden like that. Great shots.
Happy WW!
Thank you maya. It was a beautiful conservatory. Everything about it was impressive. Certainly made it easy to get some nice images.
Patty, you're bringing back more memories. Your pictures, however, are far more beautiful than my own.
Good job!
Come over to my place. There's a little award for you.
Thank you San. Took lots of photos so.....there will be more memories for you!
I'll be right over.
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