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This is the address on the Hately Castle in Victoria BC, I really loved how they designed the #'s It looks Celtic to me.
I decided to include a few interesting facts about 1908...
In 1908... Einstein proposes quantum theory
The Ford Model T rolls out
Swiss chemist invents cellophane
International paper Co. launches paper cups
Gideon Bible Company starts
US public water supply is chlorinated for the first time
In 1908 hundreds of square miles of Siberian forest were flattened and burned by a mysterious fireball. Only now, nearly nine decades later, are we learning what really happened--and not a minute too soon.
On June 30, 1908, a vast fireball raced through the dawn sky over Siberia, then exploded with the force of 1,000 Hiroshima bombs. The heat incinerated herds of reindeer and charred tens of thousands of evergreens across hundreds of square miles. For days, and for thousands of miles around, the sky remained bright with an eerie orange glow--as far away as western Europe people were able to read newspapers at night without a lamp. The effect was much like that of a great volcanic eruption, yet there had been no eruption. The only objective indication of the extraordinary event was a quiver on seismographs in the Siberian city of Irkutsk, indicating a moderate quake some 1,000 miles north in a remote region called Tunguska.
Scientists did not come to Tunguska for another 19 years, apparently reluctant to travel to a site so swampy and remote. When they did finally come, they were rewarded with a stunning vision of utter devastation, with scorched trees lying in rows that stretched to the horizon. They searched for a crater but found none. They searched for fragments of a meteorite--an asteroid or a chunk of one--but found none. All they found were eye-witnesses in neighboring villages who told of a fireball streaking through the sky, horrifying noise, and a blast that knocked people off their feet. Clearly something unprecedented had occurred at Tunguska, but the trees were the only tangible proof that remained.
Comments (17)
Apophis906
Oh thats a cool shot,and awesome facts.
Margana
So no-one knows what it was?Even now?Scary stuff,Akemi.But not surprising.There's sooooooo much we still don't know.Anyway,it looks Celtic to me,too.I'd like to know more about this castle.Lovely minimalist capture you have here,and as always,I love the way you have presented it.Have a beautiful week,my friend.-M :^)
GiMi53
Great detail photography, well presented ! Interesting to hear the Tunguska story... Take care, Akemi ... I wish you a wonderful week ! :~)
nikolais
great detail and story.wonderful presentation
lior
Very nicely done!
sharky_
I see several numbers on this address including a smiley face. The year 1908 sure had many important events. Excellent job. Aloha
DJB
You were there again? Well for keeping the stone textures in tact this is very good. Hope your weekend was nice.
Dianthus
Excellent image Akemi. Takecare matie:)
vlaaitje
Excellent...to me it looks celtic too......
gunsan
Wonderful celic desig. I love those symbols, only wish I knew more about the meaning of them. Your shot is great and the colors too!
Mondwin
great story and wonderful shot...bravo!:DDD.Hugsxx
smittan
great photo !!
mermaid
great photo....and about the story... 1908 tunguska sibira was a stone meteroite exploding in the asthmosphere before hitting the ground... there are leftovers but only very tiny ones.. such explosion happen more times than we know, because mainly they happen above water und thus are seldom seen
kansas
I like the stone work. The central design is neat. Thanks for sharing the pic and info.
Sekadhar
This is - perfect and it goes to my favorites! Superb!*****!
Valerie-Ducom
wowww, very beautiful picture !!! Good day ;)
Cosine
Yes, this does look Celtic. I can see all the numbers but the 9, but I guess I'm not looking at it the right way. Very nice capture; I love the way you included the stonework as a frame.