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Todays Image • The Lotus Tower

A Symbol Of Columbo, Sri Lanka Since 2018 Lotus Tower (Sinhala: නෙළුම් කුළුණ), or the Colombo Lotus Tower, is a 1,153 foot tall tower, located in central Colombo, Sri Lanka. It has become a symbolic landmark of Sri Lanka and its Capital city. In 2019 it is the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia. TheContinue reading “Todays Image • The Lotus Tower”

Todays Image • Egret with Water Buffalo

Just Hanging Out Taken on a day in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka Water buffalo graze along streams, lakes and open grassland, tails flicking, jaws moving. Around them struts a small, white egret, with some riding on the cow’s. It’s a familiar sight not just in America, but around the world. It’s a cattle egretContinue reading “Todays Image • Egret with Water Buffalo”

Todays Image • Making of a Mythical Creature

Singapore Creates An Image Using A Mythical Creature This creature has the head of a lion and the body of a fish. Since it’s origin in Singapore there have been a number of attempts to build a legend and a mythology around this creation.n This Merlion was a recent creation (1964) and has, over theContinue reading “Todays Image • Making of a Mythical Creature”

Todays Image • Orchids & Friend

There are occasions when I just grab a shot and only after when looking at the shot on the screen do I realize what was there. Some of them become some of my favorite pictures because they surprise me. This was caught in a greenhouse at Calloway Gardens, Georgia and it took a second lookContinue reading “Todays Image • Orchids & Friend”

Todays Image • Santorini

Perhaps one of our favorite Greek Islands, Santorini is located in the southern Aegean Sea. It is one of the Cyclades islands and is known for its high, steep cliffs, stunning scenery, particularly its white-washed buildings and charming blue-domed churches. The island is also home to a number of archaeological sites, including the ancient cityContinue reading “Todays Image • Santorini”

Todays Image • The Windmills Of Mykonos

Mykonos Is Famous For These Iconic Structures The windmills of Mykonos are the historic landmarks of this Greek island, known for their unique architecture and historical significance. These windmills were initially constructed in the 16th century by the Venetians, who ruled Mykonos at the time. They were primarily used for grinding wheat and other grains,Continue reading “Todays Image • The Windmills Of Mykonos”