
Magic743 viewsHow does such an intricately patterned creation emerge from a mere collection of assorted threads?
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Sinbad's Landing743 viewsOur tour group enjoys the splendid ambience of the Old Harbor at Antalya.
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Closing in on Totality743 viewsThe binocular projections show us that the Sun is now about 2/3 covered by the Moon.
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Sundial743 viewsDates from the reign of Mehmed the Conqueror, who died in 1481.
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Stone Balustrade743 viewsOf course no ordinary guardrail would suffice for the terrace of a sultan's harem. I found the 8-pointed star design especially appealing.
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Tower of Justice (Adalet Kulesi)743 viewsTallest structure in the palace. Located between the Imperial Council room and the harem. It was so constructed that the Sultan could sneak in from the harem and thence to his window in the Council building.
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Medallion743 viewsThe huge circular medallions date from the renovation of 1847-49 undertaken by Sultan Abdulmajid. They are inscribed with the names of Allah, Muhammad, the first four caliphs, and the grandchildren of Muhammad.
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Corners743 viewsAt each corner of the square formed by the upper galleries, there is an exedra - a semicircular columned recess which relieves the starkness of sharp corners and provides nooks for conversation.
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Bigelow Burrows743 viewsBigelow's job was to demonstrate his digging prowess by tunneling through the dirt blocking the exit from the glass box. Note: I'm just making up these animal names; I don't remember what their real names are.
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Squashed Sonja743 viewsRed Sonja looks a little distorted sitting in the driveway of our B&B in Edmonds, as if her right side had been squished down. What's with my camera lens?
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Cumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022743 viewsCumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022
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Dallas, October 2022743 viewsDallas, October 2022
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