Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 6:48pm
This will have to do:
We had three inches of snow last Sunday, and it has been cold since, and what with The Virus, there haven't been many opportunities to take photos of anything particularly interesting.
And our tour guide explained that the Pope comes at a certain time once a year to bless that place...saying "many, many horrible things happened in this place".
Our tour guide said there was evidence that during really hot days, they would stretch a canvas across the entire opening of the colosseum for shade.
The middle area was where the gladiators "fought".
The bottom area was where the gladiators were housed until it was their time for fight exhibition.
On the bottom of the colosseum arches there were prayers written because the gladiators knew they would not come out alive.
And then of course, on the outside of the colosseum, one gets eaten alive by all the "souvenir" vendors.
A couple of Carabinieri saved us from a particularly vociferous salesman.
And our tour guide explained that the Pope comes at a certain time once a year to bless that place...saying "many, many horrible things happened in this place".
Our tour guide said there was evidence that during really hot days, they would stretch a canvas across the entire opening of the colosseum for shade.
The middle area was where the gladiators "fought".
The bottom area was where the gladiators were housed until it was their time for fight exhibition.
On the bottom of the colosseum arches there were prayers written because the gladiators knew they would not come out alive.
And then of course, on the outside of the colosseum, one gets eaten alive by all the "souvenir" vendors.
" In the beginning, the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry, and is generally considered to have been a bad move. -- Douglas Adams, The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy "
@Socialprogressive
GREAT flower fotos SP! Beautiful! Love the second one with the Syrphid on the flower. Pretty sure that is Blue-eyed Grass, the dwarf Iris, it is on. Looks fairly grass-like, save the flower. The orange one #4, I am pretty sure is Scarlet Pimpernel. I don't know the others offhand. Outstanding photos! Beautiful work!
Some wild flowers that are in bloom right now.
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both - Albert Einstein
@dystopian
Thanks for the flower ID. I don't know my flowers so anything is helpful.
#4 GREAT flower fotos SP! Beautiful! Love the second one with the Syrphid on the flower. Pretty sure that is Blue-eyed Grass, the dwarf Iris, it is on. Looks fairly grass-like, save the flower. The orange one #4, I am pretty sure is Scarlet Pimpernel. I don't know the others offhand. Outstanding photos! Beautiful work!
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I'm great at multi-tasking. I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at the same time.
A recent shroom of some sort, haven't gotten that field guide out yet to ID it (to genus).
A stick insect on my seat belt. I pulled over and put it in a bush after pix.
Our pair of Summer Tanager are back around the yard, this the male at the bath.
Have a good one all, play it safe!
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We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
@MinuteMan
Thank you very much MM for the shroom ID! When I read 'Shaggy Ink Cap' it hit me, but I just don't have the shroom recall. Always need to get out the books. They are fairly common here (so. cent. Texas) and I may have posted a pic before, not sure. Are you a fungi guy? I am a fun guy, on a good day.
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
I probably shouldn’t be complaining about the weather while you are confined by cold and snow, not to mention the virus. We finally got more than a minute (a whole 3 hours) of sunshine. And the wind is steadier.
If I could post some photos I would, but my laptop seems to have given up, and is out of commission. Damn, if I remember how to post a photo from my ancient iPad.
Cheers everyone, and enjoy the weekend as much as possible.
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I've been there before
And our tour guide explained that the Pope comes at a certain time once a year to bless that place...saying "many, many horrible things happened in this place".
Our tour guide said there was evidence that during really hot days, they would stretch a canvas across the entire opening of the colosseum for shade.
The middle area was where the gladiators "fought".
The bottom area was where the gladiators were housed until it was their time for fight exhibition.
On the bottom of the colosseum arches there were prayers written because the gladiators knew they would not come out alive.
And then of course, on the outside of the colosseum, one gets eaten alive by all the "souvenir" vendors.
Well done is better than well said-Ben Franklin
Yes, the vendors are a bit of a pain
A couple of Carabinieri saved us from a particularly vociferous salesman.
Gëzuar!!
from a reasonably stable genius.
It snowed in Upstate NY Wed. & Thurs.
We're supposed to get 3-5 inches overnight.
" In the beginning, the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry, and is generally considered to have been a bad move. -- Douglas Adams, The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy "
No cash for gas so no photo
From the guardian.
Putin isn’t going to make you homeless or kill you or deny you health care.
Your government will allow it to happen though.
Was the fox on a trampoline?
Gëzuar!!
from a reasonably stable genius.
Thanks for Friday Night Photos tonight, BR.
Some wild flowers that are in bloom right now.
I'm great at multi-tasking. I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at the same time.
I like the second particularly
Good focus and depth of field all round.
Thanks SP
Gëzuar!!
from a reasonably stable genius.
Thank you, BR.
I'm great at multi-tasking. I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at the same time.
great pix SP!
GREAT flower fotos SP! Beautiful! Love the second one with the Syrphid on the flower. Pretty sure that is Blue-eyed Grass, the dwarf Iris, it is on. Looks fairly grass-like, save the flower. The orange one #4, I am pretty sure is Scarlet Pimpernel. I don't know the others offhand. Outstanding photos! Beautiful work!
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Thank you, dystopian.
Thanks for the flower ID. I don't know my flowers so anything is helpful.
I'm great at multi-tasking. I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at the same time.
I second, Bollox's second.
It’s brilliant, thank you.
Thank you for the second, second, Janis.
I'm great at multi-tasking. I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at the same time.
A Quick New Trick...
A sweet new trick whipped up this week:
“Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” ~ Sun Tzu
That was very cool k9disc, thanks!
It’s interesting to get a glimpse into what others are creatively doing during lockdown.
Just Patreon and Laying Low. Travel, Camps, and Shows Are a
no go...
We're in a good, safe place though, and have been prepped since early Feb. It's as good as it gets, I think.
Enjoying the simple things is important.
“Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” ~ Sun Tzu
With you there ...
“It's as good as it gets, I think. Enjoying the simple things is important
Thank you for posting this here.
here's a few
Nice pic BR!
Might have posted this before... Pincushion Daisy
A recent shroom of some sort, haven't gotten that field guide out yet to ID it (to genus).
A stick insect on my seat belt. I pulled over and put it in a bush after pix.
Our pair of Summer Tanager are back around the yard, this the male at the bath.
Have a good one all, play it safe!
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Nice shots, dystopian.
That Daisy looks like an exploding sun.
I'm great at multi-tasking. I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at the same time.
The stick insect is fascinating...
Just glad they're not around here.
Gëzuar!!
from a reasonably stable genius.
Is that because the cats
might also find them fascinating?
Shroom
Coprinus Comatus aka Shaggy Ink Cap.
Thank you MM!
Thank you very much MM for the shroom ID! When I read 'Shaggy Ink Cap' it hit me, but I just don't have the shroom recall. Always need to get out the books. They are fairly common here (so. cent. Texas) and I may have posted a pic before, not sure. Are you a fungi guy? I am a fun guy, on a good day.
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
We called 'em Shaggy Manes
Compensated Spokes Model for Big Poor.
Fire and Ice
Daisy and Mushroom.
Thank you dystopian, for spotting the wildlife and including us in the view.
Also Too...
Purfleet says 'Hi!'
Gëzuar!!
from a reasonably stable genius.
Beautiful cat
Ses all, knows all, and beautifully soft too
TY
Thanks Bollox,
keeper of the POT and 'nothingness'.
I probably shouldn’t be complaining about the weather while you are confined by cold and snow, not to mention the virus. We finally got more than a minute (a whole 3 hours) of sunshine. And the wind is steadier.
If I could post some photos I would, but my laptop seems to have given up, and is out of commission. Damn, if I remember how to post a photo from my ancient iPad.
Cheers everyone, and enjoy the weekend as much as possible.
Always stop by. Never disappointed.
Rec'd!!
Inner and Outer Space: the Final Frontiers.