the silfra canyon of the mid atlantic ridge in iceland’s thingvellir national park has on one side the north american plate and on the other side the eurasian plate. the two plates are moving apart, widening the size of the atlantic ocean by about an inch a year. the water’s clarity, it bears noting, is the result of melted glacier water from langjoekull, which is filtered through underground lava rocks. (photos x, x x)
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The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) in Istanbul is one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and 5,000 shops, and attracts between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. It is well known for its jewellery, hand-painted ceramics, carpets, embroideries, spices and antique shops. Many of the stalls in the bazaar are grouped by type of goods, with special areas for leather, gold jewellery and the like. The bazaar has been an important trading centre since 1461 and its labyrinthine vaults feature two bedestens (domed buildings), the first of which was constructed between 1455 and 1461 by the order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. The bazaar was vastly enlarged in the 16th century, during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, and in 1894 underw has been an important trading centre since 1461 and its labyrinthine vaults feature two bedestens (domed buildings), the first of which was constructed between 1455 and 1461 by the order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. The bazaar was vastly enlarged in the 16th century, during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, and in 1894 underwent a major restoration following an earthquake. Source: blendimages
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King Vultures, Sarcoramphus papa, By Miguel (Siu Generis)
nambroth and biologizeable – I missed Vulture Appreciation Day (though I did get to host a little event for it at work) but just today I found this beautifully high-quality photoseries. I figured it was something both of you would be interested in!
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