The Nativity In Art

Nativity of Jesus Christ in Leeds Cathedral The Nativity has been the subject of overwhelmingly the largest number of paintings, frescoes, mosaics and stained glass windows in the world since the seventh century. Today’s offering is The stained glass window depicting the Nativity of Jesus Christ in Leeds Cathedral, England. These windows are significant forContinue reading “The Nativity In Art”

Todays Images, Mammoth Springs, Yellowstone National Park

Mammoth Hot Springs is a significant geothermal area in Yellowstone National Park, known for its travertine terraces formed by hot spring water depositing calcium carbonate over millennia. This area serves as a great starting point for a variety of hiking trails in Yellowstone, allowing visitors to explore the stunning wilderness and enjoy the outdoors. ClickContinue reading “Todays Images, Mammoth Springs, Yellowstone National Park”

Todays Images • Lerwick, Shetland Islands

Shetland Islands, Scotland is a popular port of call for a number of Northern European cruise itineraries and for a small place there’s much to see. After our first visit one of our favorite television series became Shetland,, a British police drama. Since Lerwick is such a small town every show included scenes we recognizedContinue reading “Todays Images • Lerwick, Shetland Islands”

Todays Images • Elk In Smokey Mountains National Park

The Elk mostly disappeared from the mountains of the eastern United States. Reintroduction of elk into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park began in 2001 when 25 elk were brought from the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area along the Tennessee-Kentucky border. Despite early struggles, including predation by black bears on young calves, the elk population in the SmokiesContinue reading “Todays Images • Elk In Smokey Mountains National Park”

Todays Image • The Iron Gate

A Great Canyon On The Danube River The Iron Gate, also known as the Đerdap Gorge, is situated between Romania and Serbia and is one of the most scenic stretches along the Danube river. The Iron Gate is a natural gorge formed by the Carpathian Mountains on the Romanian side and the Balkan Mountains onContinue reading “Todays Image • The Iron Gate”