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Gert @Gert@qoto.org

Chatwin sa quanto sia limitata la nostra visione moderna, ma non crede in un Eden del buon selvaggio a cui potremmo tornare.
#travels #adventure #nature #novel
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Mar 26, 2025, 08:57 · · Mastodon for Android · 0 · 0

Christian Alvarez @Chrispyapple@pixelfed.social

Some flowers at the NC Renaissance Festival. Shot in November 2024.

#NC #NorthCarolina #RenassianceFaire #RenaissanceFestival #Fotomontag #MondayMotivation #Monday #Montag #Photomonday #shotoniphone #flowers #floral #flowerphotography #autumn #autumnphotography #autumnphotos #travels #travelphotos #photodaily #pixelfed #photography

Mar 24, 2025, 14:58 · · 1 · 0

Ben Higbie @BenHigbie@mastodon.social

images of Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjuvar, India, constructed between 1003 and 1010 CE

#architecture #spirituality #spiritual #india #artist #artists #design #designer #designers #artlover #artlovers #travel #travels #traveling #traveler #travelers #hindu #designer #history #arthistory

a temple building, it is a 4-sided tapering shape with a dome cap on it, a long section of the building coming towards the right of the viewer, the temple is intricately carves with many characters

a photo of several intricate stone buildings at the complex, they are a reddish stone, clouds in the sky overhead

one of the buildings at the complex, there is a high domed section and a lower sectiion where the entrance is, many figures carved on the tower part, a group of people waling up the steps of the temple

photo of one of the domes, intricate designs and figures all over it

Mar 23, 2025, 18:35 · · 2 · 0

Ben Higbie @BenHigbie@mastodon.social

images of the Palace of Justice in Brussels, Belgium, completed in 1883

#architecture #art #arts #europpe #belgium #artist #artists #design #designer #designers #artlover #artlovers #travel #travels #traveling #traveler #travelers #artnet #photography #photographs

an image of the palace, the city surrounding it, it has a golden dome on the top, it towers above the other buildings, it has scaffolding around it because it is being renovated

a sculpture done in an art deco style of two soldiers, the dates '1914 / 1918' underneath, their arms are folded, they are sculpted in a graceful straight blocky type of style

one of the ceilings, it has a blue circle in the center of a dark amber square , gold arches with squares with circles inside on the 4 edges of the square

one of the stairs, sculptures of men n robes at the bottom of it, lots of columns in the interior

Mar 17, 2025, 14:47 · · 0 · 0

Ben Higbie @BenHigbie@mastodon.social

Some #workinprogress pics of #paintings made for a lady from Spain; msg me ify ou're interested in having any of your favorite photographs painted, really fine work that's affordable too ~~~

#handmade #artist #wip #artists #commissions #portrait #portraits #nature #naturelover #animals #artmarket #commissionsopen #travel #travels #photography #artgallery #wip #wildlife #artistsonmastodon #mastoart #photos #photographer #illustration #ppainting #supportthearts

a painting, it is a diver wearing fins seen from below, pink and golden light coming down from the surface, lots of soft blue green tones in the lower half

a painting of a diver coming through the water towards the viewer, a large fish on the right side, shadows in the deep parts, the rocks are brown, the water deepp blue tones

Mar 12, 2025, 14:52 · · · 0 · 0

Ben Higbie @BenHigbie@mastodon.social

Maison au 16 de la rue de la Poterne in Orléans, France, constructed in 1566

#history #europe #france #photography #photographs #photo #photos #art #arts #architecture #travel #travels #traveling #traveler #travelers #artist #artists #arthistory #history

a photo taken at dusk of an old building at the wedge of a road, it has brown wood on white, a chimney coming out of the top, it is a very well-preserved old building

Mar 11, 2025, 14:51 · · 1 · 0

Ben Higbie @BenHigbie@mastodon.social

images of the Church of Our Lady of Victories at the Sablon in Brussels, Belgium, founded in the 13th century

#art #arts #artwork #design #designing #designer #architecture #gothic #artlover #artlovers #europe #belgium #travel #travels #traveling #arthistory #history #baroque

a church, it is light tan colored with a grey roof, it is long and tall and stretched down the street , its design is very ornate, lots of columns and spires and ornamentation on it

a photo of a very extravagantly carved niche on the side of the exterior of the building

a photo of the interior, the very high vaulted ceiling, large decorative stained glass windows, pointed at the top, flat on the bottom, many rows of columns holding it up on both sides, the amber brown pews in the center

a photo of the ceiling the room glowing a golden color a large organ seen from a low perspective on the right side

Mar 05, 2025, 14:44 · · 0 · 0

Ben Higbie @BenHigbie@mastodon.social

images of the All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, designed by J. Otto Schweizer, completed in 1934

#art #arts #artists #artist #usa #america #arthistory #history #artlover #sculpture #sculptures #sculpting #travel #travels #traveling #monument #monuments #design #designing #designer #designers #inspiration #artnet

a monument, it is a large tan stone base, with black figures, there are men in soldiers uniforms and women in grecian-style dresses, a large pointed sculpture at the top, with eagles , likea small castle at the peak of it

the monument seen from the side, a large plaque in the front of it , it is seen in a three quarter view from the right, trees and the museum building behind it

a close-up of the figures, men in uniforms looking valiant and heroic among the women who are like goddess women

a photo of the plaque with a dedication inscribed, there are women, one holding the torch of liberty, one on the other side has a large feather in her hand , her other hand over her heart , the design in the center is a grouping of shields with inscriptions on them , outlined with floral designs

Mar 02, 2025, 03:41 · · 0 · 0

Ben Higbie @BenHigbie@mastodon.social

images of Clonakilty, Ireland

#art #arts #artist #artists #travel #traveling #ireland #artnet #artlover #photographs #photography #travels #traveler #travelers #artnet #history #arthistory

a photo of the church in the distance, its two spires rising up in the clouds sky, a small river in the foreground, a bridge going over it

a photo of one of the streets, an old stone building on the narrow road , red flowers in the window sills

a photo of a monument to an irish freedom fighter who fought the british, he is looking upwards, holding a long axe on the end of a staff, an inscription below, old buildings in the foreground, an emerald green flag waving in the foreground with a golden harp on it

a photo of a tavern type of place, cool celtic designs and writing on the outside, it is on the street corner

Feb 28, 2025, 18:47 · · 1 · 0

Christian Alvarez @Chrispyapple@pixelfed.social

The Lake Walk, a lakeside walking trail in Duluth, MN that overlooks Lake Superior. Shot in October 2024.

#Duluth #Minnesota #Midwest #Lakeside #LakeSuperior #Walking #trail #nature #naturephotography #urbanexploration #tracks #traintracks #leaves #autumn #autumnphotography #scenic #cloudyday #shotoniphone #photography #Pixelfed #Fotomontag #Photomonday #Monday #photomondaymotivation #travels #travelphotography

Curving railroad tracks surrounded by autumn foliage with yellow, green, and red trees under a cloudy sky. A stone wall lines one side.

Railroad tracks run beside a stone wall with autumn trees and streetlights. A cityscape with modern buildings rises in the background.

A tree with clusters of bright red berries and green leaves against a soft blue sky. Some leaves show hints of yellow, signaling autumn.

A paved path runs by a stone wall and railroad tracks, overlooking calm water with a city skyline in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Feb 24, 2025, 15:42 · · 1 · 0

Ben Higbie @BenHigbie@mastodon.social

images of the Great Divine Temple in Tây Ninh province, Vietnam, completed in 1947

#architecture #spiritual #spirituality #design #designer #designers #artnet #vietnam #travel #travels #traveling #traveler #travelers #artist #artnet #artlover #artlovers #artnet #photography

a very large ornate fantastic building, it has naples yellow walls and red roofs, there are two square tall columns in the front, and towers in the rear part of it too, the sky clouds, the building has many paintings and decorative elements, very colorful looking, the building is seen from the front in a three quarter view

a photo of the interior during a sermon, many people in white, sitting in meditative posture, the walls of the building are yellow and blue with windows that have floral designs around a triangle with an eye in it, the temple is caodaist , a monotheistic religion in vietnam

a photo of the back part of the cathedral, it is similar to the design of the virgin mary wing of cathedrals in europe , but a totally different style

a photo of a giant orb, green and gold colored, with a large illustration of an eye on it, there are columns around it with dragons twisting up them, on the ceiling is a circle with blue sky and clouds painted, designs painted in different spots on the ceilings and walls

Feb 15, 2025, 16:19 · · 0 · 0

Ben Higbie @BenHigbie@mastodon.social

images of Moosham Castle in Unternberg , Austria, founded in 1191

#architecture #history #arthistory #artist #artists #design #designer #designers #inspiration #austria #europe #travel #travels #traveling #traveler #travelers #photography #artnet #artlover #artlovers #structure #structures

a photo of a castle built along a river with a mountain behind it, it has large square towers with big pointed tops, the body of it is tan, the roofs grey-black

a photo of a courtyard area in the castle, it is very medieval and cool looking, the walls a light napkes yellow, there s a lawn , and a well for water

a photo of a dining hall type area, some bookcases and lots of cool old pictures on the wall

a photo walking into the castle on a wooden bridge, there is a clock on the outside of the wall, there are small windows in the thick walls

Feb 14, 2025, 14:04 · · 1 · 0

Ben Higbie @BenHigbie@mastodon.social

statue of Atlas in Belvedere Palace in Vienna, Austria by Lorenzo Mattielli, 1722

#art #arts #artist #artists #austria #europe #sculpture #sculptures #sculpting #artlover #artlovers #travel #travels #traveling #strength #artnet #design #designer #designers #arthistory #history #inspiration #myth #myths #mythology

a sculpture of a heavily muscled man as part of the column, he is straining with his strong body keeping the column up on his back, a fabric draped over his leg, he has a beard, the palace around it

a close-up of the sculpture seen from his wait up, showing the column he is holding and the ceiling with motifs all over them

Feb 13, 2025, 16:35 · · 5 · 0

Christian Alvarez @Chrispyapple@pixelfed.social

The place we stayed at the time had a nice window view of the woods. Got lucky enough to get a good shot of a deer! Pic taken in October 2024.

#deer #nature #naturephotography #autumnphotography #fall #fallphotography #leaves #trees #Duluth #DuluthMinnesota #Minnesota #Midwest #shotoniphone #photography #pixelfed #travels #travelphotography #animals #animalphotography

A young deer stands in a forest with vibrant yellow autumn leaves, blending into the foliage on a crisp fall day.

Feb 12, 2025, 15:00 · · 2 · 0

CTD @CTD@mastodon.social

Almost home again.

A nighttime view of The Shard, a tall glass skyscraper in London, illuminated against a dark sky. In the foreground, a large abstract sculpture is visible, along with other buildings in the cityscape.

Feb 11, 2025, 21:44 · · 1 · 0

Ben Higbie @BenHigbie@mastodon.social

images of Middelburg Town Hall in Middelburg, Zeeland, the Netherlands, founded in the 15th century

#architecture #history #arthistory #netherlands #europe #thenetherlands #travel #travels #gothic #artlover #artlovers #design #designer #designers #artlover #artlovers #artist #artists

a photo of a very large gothic building, a large tower with a spire on it, a gold clock on the side of the tower, there are many spires and levels and design embellishments on it

a hallway in it, the tiles are checkered blue and white, the ceiling arches, the windows are those cool medieval ones with the curved top to them

the face of the building, very ornate with lots of design work interlocking, statues bookending each window

a room in the building, a checkered floor, some chandeliers, steps in the back, a wooden table in the foreground, the ceiling is wooden

Feb 11, 2025, 19:50 · · 0 · 0

Christian Alvarez @Chrispyapple@pixelfed.social

More autumn landscapes in Duluth, Minnesota. Shot in October 2024. Attempting to add alt images to pics using chatGPT because I'm terrible at describing images!

#autumn #autumnphotography #autumnlandscapes #fall #fallphotography #thickthunktuesday #Duluth #Minnesota #MinnesotaPhotography #rural #landscapes #travels #travelphotography #nature #naturephotography #shotoniphone #pixelfed #photography #trees #leaves

Autumn forest scene with white-barked birch trees and golden leaves. Sunlight filters through branches, casting a warm glow.

A paved path winds through a forest of golden autumn trees, with fallen leaves scattered along the ground. Sunlight filters through the bran

A winding path lined with golden autumn trees under a clear blue sky. Fallen leaves cover the ground, adding to the seasonal charm.

Golden autumn leaves fill the treetops against a bright blue sky. Sunlight highlights the rich hues, creating a vibrant fall scene.

Feb 11, 2025, 17:28 · · 1 · 0