In Japan, couples can hire an alpaca to witness their wedding.

More stately than cute, this 16th century country house is a unique mixture of Gothic and Renaissance Classical architecture. To add to its class and aesthetic, Montacute boasts a well-curated art collection, and often houses pieces owned by the National Gallery. Find out more here.

Susan and Eric are my kind of people, untraditional, no pomp and circumstance, super chill, and down to earth. In our initial meeting they told me how they got engaged, ready for this? Eric asked Susan when they were hiking on the Muir Woods trail in the Redwood National forest, they broke off from

Weirdly Wonderful Costumes From Oskar Schlemmer's Das Triadische Ballett (1922)

As part of her series based on her book, The Flower Garden, Clare Foster selects her top 10 annuals to grow from seed, recommending new varieties alongside old favourites

The sun is rising at the Elbe Sandstone Mountains of the Saxon Switzerland. The Elbe Sandstone Mountains are located in the border region between Germany and the Czech Republic, referred to the Saxon Switzerland in the German, and Bohemian Switzerland in the czech side. Both are declared national parks. The mountain range is the cause of a large sediment of sandstone created during the Cretaceus, which has been later laid free and thus became victim of erosion processes, mostly by the river Elbe. This picture was taken in the morning at 7:19. For a view of a nearby place at earlier times, see here for 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30. Also, see Sandstone Christmas on how it like with snow. This picture was taken with the Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6, at 16 mm, ISO 200 and f8 aperture. It actually is a HDR made out of 9 single exposures, to get the high contrast between the bright sky and the parts of the landscape still lying in the morning shadow under control. This picture is featured in an Apogee Photo Magazine article about HDR pictures. Thank you! #289 on Explore on May 2, 2009. My (Flickr) Most Interesting Pictures - Flickr Hive Mind - flexplore - My Flickr DNA

The Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz: A Pictorial Key based on drwings by Johfra Bosshart.

I see trees of green… Red roses too… I see them bloom… For me and you… And I think to myself… What a wonderful world! I see skies of blue… And clouds of br…

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Singapore may be small, but it packs in a lot of things to do. It is also home to some incredible places which are taking Instagram by storm. Here are the most instagrammable spots in Singapore you can visit in just two days.

A new show at the British Museum will exhibit artefacts such as carbonised figs recovered from the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Out at sea the sky can get very wide.

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Photographers Erin and Ben Chrisman were married during a stunning destination wedding in Campeche, Mexico at Hacienda Uayamon, with photos by Aaron Morris.

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La Costa Brava, el agreste litoral de la provincia de Girona, cuenta con una villa medieval a pocos kilómetros de su perfil marítimo. Su centro histórico se levanta sobre una colina rodeada de llanuras, que en su origen fue zona pantanosa. Hay que remontarse al siglo IX para encontrar los primeros documentos escritos que hablan de esta población, época a la que pertenece su castillo. Continuos enfrentamientos bélicos hicieron que durante siglos sólo se conservase la Torre del Homenaje de esta construcción defensiva. Se trata de una torre románica de planta circular levantada entre los siglos XI y XIII. Sus 15 metros de altura se asientan sobre una plataforma de roca natural, en la que también se encuentran numerosas tumbas visigóticas. Durante el siglo XV fue empleada como campanario, por lo que se la conoce como la Torre de las Horas. En la actualidad, el solar del castillo lo ocupa la casa de la familia Pi i Figueras, promotor de la restauración del Recinto Gótico de Pals. De factura moderna, esta casa mantiene los mismos rasgos arquitectónicos que el resto de la urbe. Calles empedradas interrumpidas por arcos de medio punto, fachadas con ventanas ojivales y balcones de piedra son los signos distintivos de Pals. La muralla es otro de los lugares que transportan al viajero a la Edad Media. Cuatro torres de planta cuadrada se mantienen aún en pie, a pesar de que datan del siglo XII. Torres con nombre propio como Ramonet, Rom, Xinel·lo y Hospital. Otros puntos de interés son el mirador Josep Pla, la Plaza Mayor, las sepulturas de la calle Mayor y la iglesia de Sant Pere. El escritor palafrugellense da nombre a una de las atalayas naturales, desde donde se divisan los campos del Ampurdán y las islas Medes. Arcos góticos y sepulturas medievales son los otros hitos que encontramos en el camino. Parte de los sillares de piedra del castillo fueron empleados en el siglo X para edificar la iglesia de Sant Pere. En su estructura final se distinguen la base románica, el ábside y nave gótica, y el pórtico y campanario barrocos. La mejor manera de recorrer Pals es perderse por su calles medievales, pero antes de esto merece la pena acercarse a una casa fortificada del siglo XV, sede del Museo de Arqueología Submarina. Entre otras curiosidades, podemos conocer la historia de los vinos y cavas de Cataluña, gracias la exposición permanente que exhibe. A las afueras de la villa se extiende otra parte del municipio de Pals, los Masos de Pals, antiguo conjunto de masías (casas de campo catalanas) que actualmente acogen a un nutrido núcleo urbano. Y en la costa, la playa de Pals. Más de cuatro kilómetros de aguas transparentes donde el viajero podrá disfrutar del benigno clima mediterráneo y de todas las oportunidades de ocio que la Costa Brava ofrece. Campos de golf, deportes náuticos y visitas al Parque Natural Illes Medes son sólo algunas de ellas. Pals también se convierte en una excelente oportunidad para acercarnos a la gastronomía del Baix Ampordà, que aúna productos del mar y la tierra. Las habas y los guisantes de la huerta aparecen junto a esqueixadas (ensalada de bacalao), escalivadas (asado de berenjena, cebolla y pimientos) o guisos de pollo o conejo con marisco. Por su parte, gambas, lubinas y doradas se preparan de multitud de maneras. Entre los postres, las frutas tienen una gran importancia (fresas, melocotones, melones, sandías, naranjas...), y se convierten en verano en helados y sorbetes. In Wordpress In Blogger photo.net/photos/Reinante/ In Onexposure

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To begin with, I want to say that “there is no such thing as a ‘generic’ Jewish wedding — no matter what the rabbi tells you, no matter what your mother tells you, and no matter what the caterer tells you”. That’s not my quote, that’s Anita Diamant’s, from her wonderful book, The New Jewish Wedding. And […]

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An intergalactic-themed couples shoot, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

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Come take a look at some things I find most wonderful!! Lovely! Forgotten beauty! From the hydrangeas to the shutters...this is a beautiful outdoor entertainment area. A hot air balloon ride over the Château de Chenonceau, France. What a treat! A perfect place to be alone, or have a secret rendezvous! I love everything about this room. I feel like an imprisoned queen....with a great view! Two views of a bedroom that I adore. I love interesting wall treatments and this one is particularly lovely. Mirrors in the jardin. I love the idea! We should use mirrors outdoors more. Lovely chandelier! A beautiful room in a French chateau. The Washhouses of Pontrieux in Brittany, France (by Yann Le Biannic). I love harlequin floors! This one in an old chateau is beautiful even with it's missing pieces. I think this is a lovely bedroom. The lavender coverlet is sumptuous! And the architectural element behind the bed...well need I say more? Tulips are one of my favorite flowers. View of a garden through Gothic arches. Please visit again!!

Der Zwinger in Dresden ist einer der bedeutendsten Barockbauwerke. Er wurde von dem Architekten Pöppelmann und dem Bildhauer Permoser geschaffen. Begonne wurden die Arbeiten an dem Komplex 1714 im Auftrage August des Starken. Abgeschlossen wurde der Bau 1728 mit der Fertigstellung des Glockenspielpavillons. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archäologische Artefakte die in einigen Teilen der Stadt gefunden wurden, weisen darauf hin, dass das Gebiet schon in der Steinzeit bewohnt wurde. Urkundlich nachweisen lässt sich der Ort Dresden ( altsorbische Drežďany für Sumpfbewohner oder Auwaldbewohner ) seit 1206 in der Acta sunt her Dresdene. Es gibt keine Unterlagen über die Verleihung der Stadtrechte an Dresden. Möglicherweise wurden sie durch Wilhelm I im Dezember 1403 verliehen. 1485 wurde die Stadt herzogliche Residenzstadt der sächsischen Herrscher. Nach dem Stadtbrand 1685 wurde Dresden über die nächsten Jahrzehnte wieder aufgebaut und 1732 als 'neue Königliche Stadt' vollendet. Kulturelle Bedeutung erlangte Dresden unter Friedrich August I, der auch unter dem Namen August der Starke bekannt ist. 1918 wurde Dresden Hauptstadt des Freistaates Sachsens. Seit 1990 wird die im Krieg stark beschädigte und während des DDR Regimes starkt vernachlässigte Innenstadt mit ihren historischen Gebäuden wieder aufgebaut. Unteranderem die Frauenkirche, die im Oktober 2005 wieder eröffnet und geweiht wurde. Archaeological artifacts have been found in some parts of the town, indicate that the area was inhabited since the Stone Age. Documented evidence can be the place in Dresden 1206 in 'Acta sunt Dresdene'. There is no documentation regarding the award of city status in Dresden. Maybe they were given by William I in December 1403rd From 1485 Dresden was the ducal town residence of the Saxon sovereign. After the great fire in 1685 Dresden was rebuilt over the next few decades and 1732 as a 'new royal city' completed. Cultural significance Dresden gained under Friedrich August I, who is also known under the name of Augustus the Strong. 1918 Dresden became the capital of the Free State of Saxony. Since 1990, the badly damaged City in world war II and strong neglected innner city during GDR regime with his historic building, is rebuild again. Among other things, the Frauenkirche, which was reopened in October 2005 and consecrated. Johannes Heribert Pohl

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Eloise & Matt's wedding at Chateau De La Motte Husson in France with hosts Dick & Angel

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