World Attractions At Night. Part 2
1. Hallgrímskirkja Church in Reykjavik.
Sunday, 29 April 2012
Friday, 27 April 2012
Prypiat - Abandoned Places Of The World.
Prypiat - Abandoned Places Of The World.
Prypiat is a ghost town near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Kiev Oblast (province) of northern Ukraine, near the border with Belarus.The city has a special status within the Kiev Oblast, being the city of oblast-level subordination (see Administrative divisions of Ukraine), although it is located within the limits of Ivankiv Raion. The city also is being supervised by the Ministry of Emergencies of Ukraine as part of the Zone of Alienation jurisdiction.
Pripyat was founded in 1970 to house workers for the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. It was officially proclaimed a city in 1979 but was abandoned in 1986 following the Chernobyl disaster. It was the ninth nuclear city in the Soviet Union at the time and its population was around 50,000 before the accident.
The annual rate of natural increase for the city's population was estimated at around 800 persons, plus over 500 newcomers from all corners of the Soviet Union each year, and Pripyat's population had been expected to rise to 78,000. The Yanov railroad station (part of Chernigov-Ovruch railroad link) was less than 1 km away from the city, and the navigable Pripyat River flows nearby.
Pripyat was founded in 1970 to house workers for the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. It was officially proclaimed a city in 1979 but was abandoned in 1986 following the Chernobyl disaster. It was the ninth nuclear city in the Soviet Union at the time and its population was around 50,000 before the accident.
The annual rate of natural increase for the city's population was estimated at around 800 persons, plus over 500 newcomers from all corners of the Soviet Union each year, and Pripyat's population had been expected to rise to 78,000. The Yanov railroad station (part of Chernigov-Ovruch railroad link) was less than 1 km away from the city, and the navigable Pripyat River flows nearby.
Hut in the Clouds
Hut in the Clouds
The Solvay Hut is the highest hut on the Matterhorn at 4,003 meters (13,133 ft). Situated on a ledge immediately above the Moseley Slab on the Hörnligrat, it’s a small emergency refuge that can accommodate about 10 people. It is strictly to be used in the event of an emergency but many climbers briefly stop there as a resting/check point and photo opportunity. Peering out from the ledge provides dramatic views of the surrounding Monte Rosa summits. The Solvay Hut is about two thirds up the mountain, 743 m (2,437 ft) above the Hörnli Hut and 475 m (1,558 ft) below the summit.
The hut was built in August of 1915. All of the building material was brought up to the Hörnli Hut (at 3,260 m | 10,696 ft) by help of animals. From there a small temporary cable car was used to transport the material up to the building site of Solvay. The original hut only took five days to erect but was rebuilt in 1966. In 1976 an emergency telephone was installed.
Hailing from Belgium, Ernest Solvay (1838-1922) invented the industrial process for sodium carbonate production. He devoted most of his life to his business and it was not until after retirement that his alpine career began. He often visited the Walliser and the Bündner Alpen, the Dolomites and the Mont Blanc region.
His companions were the guides Alois Supersaxo from Saas Fee and Martin Schocher from Pontresina. As a gratitude for the unforgettable hours in the mountains, and from the realization that occasionally sudden thunder storms were leading to tragedies, he donated the well-known hut on the Hörnli Ridge on the Matterhorn.
His companions were the guides Alois Supersaxo from Saas Fee and Martin Schocher from Pontresina. As a gratitude for the unforgettable hours in the mountains, and from the realization that occasionally sudden thunder storms were leading to tragedies, he donated the well-known hut on the Hörnli Ridge on the Matterhorn.
Thursday, 26 April 2012
Amazing Facts About Snow...!!!!!
Amazing Facts About Snow...!!!!!
10 Amazing Water Towns & Villages
10 Amazing Water Towns
Water villages are settlements that are usually built on the water. Houses often float on the water or are located on stilts and rarely on small islands. This is a list of water villages, which are becoming increasingly popular tourist destinations.
01. Ko Panyi , Thailand
Ko Panyi is a fishing village in Phang Nga Province , Thailand
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Monday, 23 April 2012
North Korea marks 100th anniversary of founder's birth
North Korea marks 100th anniversary of founder's birth
Afghanistan: March 2012
Afghanistan: March 2012
In early April, in an attempt to accelerate the transition of military responsibility to the Afghan government, the US Afghanistan US
Mustang: Nepal's former Kingdom of Lo
Mustang: Nepal's former Kingdom of Lo
Photographer Taylor Weidman was given special permission by the government of Nepal Kingdom of Lo , is hidden in the rain shadow of the Himalaya in one of the most remote corners of Nepal Tibet China Lost Tibetan Kingdom
Ultimate Iron Man Challenge
Ultimate Iron Man Challenge
45 year old Paul Roberts finished 364th place on the Marathon des Sables held in Moroccan Sahara. Mr. Roberts complete a 155-mile run with an ironing board strapped to his back plus a scorching heat of 50c temperature.Mr Roberts, a commercial director of a card and gift company in Ockeridge, Worcester has raised £6,000 so far for a hospice charity.
The Production of Cannabis Cigarettes
The Production of Cannabis Cigarettes
Welcome to Medi-Cone, a cannabis factory and garden in Marin County. Medi-Cone produces marijuana cigarettes to satisfy Californians’ current medical pot demands.
Sunday, 22 April 2012
10 Places To Make A Wish
10 Places To Make A Wish
Even the biggest skeptics throw a coin into the fountain and make a wish, standing on a mark of zero kilometer, while no one sees. Places that can make the dream a reality, are scattered all over the world. They are overgrown with legends and have become tourist attractions, and sometimes actually help someone to fulfill their dream. Carefully examining the map of the world, Forbes chose 10 places to ask for financial prosperity, health, and even love.
1. Delhi pillar (New Delhi, India)
Abandoned Places Of The World-2
Abandoned Places Of The World-2
Abandoned missile complex with a missile R-12U (Ķekava Latvia). Near the town of Kekava there is the former location of the R-12U complex.It consisted of 4 silos and bunkers of the central management and technical support.
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Surprise For a Friend
Surprise For a Friend
Everyone knows that the best gift is the one that a man made by himself. One guy decided to make a flash drive for his friend and give it to him for his birthday. This device is very useful, but certainly not in this form.
Libyan Rebels Inside Muammar Gaddafi House
Libyan Rebels Inside Muammar Gaddafi House
Clashes between rebels and Kaddafi followers are still going on inspite of the fact that the most part of Tripoli is contoled by rebels.
Sometimes minor quarrels occur as part of the rebels are searching for Gaddafi and others are bathing in pools of his palace.
Saddam Hussein's Palace in Babylon
Saddam Hussein's Palace in Babylon
There was a calm ancient city of Babylon, described in detail in the Bible and other sources. At the beginning of the XX century the German archaeologists came and excavated the city, marveled at its beauty and stole it to their Germany (to keep up with the British). Only ruins and outlines were left.
Then Saddam Hussein came to power, who was as stupid as vain. And he commanded to bring the ruins in order. He did everything as it should be made, of the yellowish brick. It looked likde the Soviet party house of 70s and 80s. The director of the museum shows a photo (upper left), where you can see the arch (in the background - as a rat hole) before the restoration.Everything was neat then.
Every corner of Babylon is a history. Here is the scene of the provincial House of Culture - it is the throne of King Valtasara. It is here he saw strange fiery words on the wall.This is even painted in a picture of Rembrandt:And Saddam liked the result so much, that he decided to build one of his palaces near Babylon.
Now this palace stands unused.Although the from their is still the most expensive one.
The main entrance to the palace is decorated with bas-reliefs of the profile of the owner.
Chinese Farmer Built A Flying Saucer
Chinese Farmer Built A Flying Saucer
A 46-year-old farmer in China, Shu Mansheng has successfully completed his first flight by using his artificial “flying saucer”. The simple fact that he only has a basic school education hasn’t stopped Shu Mansheng from fulfilling his dream of building his own flying machine.He taught himself everything he needed to know about mechanics and electronics and finally completed a successful flight in his own flying saucer. He studied mechanical and electronic self-taught to make a flying saucer with eight engines with propellers.
This is not the first work made ??by the farmer, he had made two jets, although the project failed. The first jet aircraft could not take off because of its tires exploded, while second aircraft were destroyed before takeoff.He has invested all his efforts, as well as 60,000 yuan ($9,400) into creating a new and improved flying machine. He came up with flying saucer powered by eight motorcycle engines and a propeller on top.
This time, he managed to fly it to a height of two meters, sitting in the center cabin of the flying saucer.Shu plans to make further improvements to his invention and also hopes to open a school for children who share his passion for aeronautics, but can’t study it in ordinary schools.
This is not the first work made ??by the farmer, he had made two jets, although the project failed. The first jet aircraft could not take off because of its tires exploded, while second aircraft were destroyed before takeoff.He has invested all his efforts, as well as 60,000 yuan ($9,400) into creating a new and improved flying machine. He came up with flying saucer powered by eight motorcycle engines and a propeller on top.
This time, he managed to fly it to a height of two meters, sitting in the center cabin of the flying saucer.Shu plans to make further improvements to his invention and also hopes to open a school for children who share his passion for aeronautics, but can’t study it in ordinary schools.
Lavish Ladies’ Day
Lavish Ladies’ Day
Women party at John Smith’s Grand National horse race. Girls come to Aintree, Liverpool wearing fancy dresses, wild hats and high heels, and drink as much as they want...
The Most Expensive Hotel Suits
The Most Expensive Hotel Suits
For the typical leisure traveler, this year is reportedly an exceptional moment to snatch up luxury hotel accommodations at bargain prices. As the downturn curbs the amount of time and money people are willing to spend on vacation, many upper-end resorts are scrambling to fill their empty rooms.
Arlanda Airport Hotel
Arlanda Airport Hotel
Arlanda Airport Hotel is located in Stockholm. It's built inside an old Boing-747. There are 25 rooms inside Arlanda Hotel and the most expensive one is the one inside the cockpit.
Saturday, 21 April 2012
Moonbow Over Victoria Falls
Moonbow Over Victoria Falls
Hard to believe, but this was taken at NIGHT: Stunning and rarely photographed 'Moonbow'cptured over Victoria FallsThe falls are nearly a mile wide and produce perfect conditions for the rarely photographed event.Arching over the world famous Victoria Falls this mesmeric rainbow shines in the moonlightcreating a nocturnal light show.Known as a 'Moonbow', the hypnotic phenomenon was captured under the gaze of a full moon over 'The Devils Cataract' section of the falls.
Hard to believe, but this was taken at NIGHT: Stunning and rarely photographed 'Moonbow'cptured over Victoria FallsThe falls are nearly a mile wide and produce perfect conditions for the rarely photographed event.Arching over the world famous Victoria Falls this mesmeric rainbow shines in the moonlightcreating a nocturnal light show.Known as a 'Moonbow', the hypnotic phenomenon was captured under the gaze of a full moon over 'The Devils Cataract' section of the falls.
Photographer and television presenter Charlie Hamilton James travelled to Cataract Island on the Zambezi River between Zimbabwe and Zambia
Moonbows are most easily viewed when the Moon is nearly full. They are relatively rare because they need a number of conditions to appear. The Moon must be less than 42 degrees high in a very dark sky.The photos of moon rainbows over The Devils Cataract are probably the first ever taken,said 38-year-old Charlie, from the West Country.
Nature: Polar Bears
Nature: Polar Bears
These surprising photographs belong to photographer Stive Bloom, who conducted long time in the Arctic regions of Norway and Canada, controlling polar bears.
We propose to look at the photo of these beautiful animals, that are selected from the den after the hibernation.
Tree Mansion
Tree Mansion
The world's tallest treehouse, located in Crossville, Tennessee, makes the Swiss Family Robinsons look like a bunch of amateurs - but that might be because it was commissioned by God.The 1960 Disney film about a family shipwrecked on an island, features an impressive treehouse complete with its own water mill.But the Robinson's home pales in significance next to this structure, which took builder Horace Burgess 11 years to build.
Horace, who lives in the 10 story wooden house, said he begun the build in 1993 after he received a vision from God, who said he would never run out of mterials if he buialt it.The enormous treehouse is a whopping 10,000 square feet but only cost Horace a reasonable $12,000 thanks to his thrifty use of recycled materials.Inside there are spiral staircases, a sanctuary, a choir loft, a basketball court, and countless rooms, walkways and balconies.
These photos were taken by photographer Tom Whetton, 63, on March 15, this year.He said: 'The treehouse is incredibly impressive.'You can't really appreciate the scale until you are standing next to it but it is absolutely huge.'I was told that the whole thing is supported by just six trees and that Horace used 258,000 nails to put everything together.'This house is every kids dream. Even I wanted to go inside and explore.'
Most Desolate City On Earth
The most desolate city on EarthTake a tour of the ghostly Battleship Island crumbling into the sea off the coast of JapanDeserted, decaying and crumbling into the sea. Visitors to this abandoned settlement could be forgiven for thinking they had entered a long-forgotten war zone.However, this is Gunkanjima - Japan 's rotting metropolis. And it has been described as the most desolate place on Earth.Gunkanjima is a deserted island of concrete that is slowly crumbling away on Japan's west coast.Meaning 'Battleship Island' in English, Gunkanjima's real name is Hashima and it is one of 505 uninhabited islands in the Nagasaki Prefecture, about 15 kilometres from Nagasaki itself. It earned its nickname due to its resemblance to a military warship.The 15-acre island was populated between 1887 and 1974, reaching its peak in 1959 with 5,259 inhabitants. However, as petroleum replaced coal during the 1960s, Japan 's mines were hit by closures which eventually reached Gunkanjima Despite being off-limits to travellers, the island has become an irresistible magnet for urban explorers who go to extraordinary lengths to investigate and photograph the island's abandoned buildings.Gunkanjima was once just a small reef but, following the discovery of coal in 1810, was turned into mining facility during the industrialisation of Japan . It gave rise to its own population of workers and inhabitants who were all densely-packed into a self-contained metropolis.The 15-acre island was populated between 1887 and 1974, reaching its peak in 1959 with 5,259 inhabitants. However, as petroleum replaced coal during the 1960s, Japan 's mines were hit by closures which eventually reached Gunkanjima.Within a matter of days of the mines closing in 1974, the workers and their families deserted the island, leaving their possessions, which still lay where they were left.After 35 years of closure, the landing ban was lifted on Gunkanjima in 2009, meaning it was no longer illegal for boats to dock at the island. However, it still remains illegal to venture inside the city's walls, meaning urban explorers must go to great lengths to covertly trespass the island. 
Friday, 20 April 2012
Gardens of Eden
Gardens of Eden
The heavenly horticulture blossoming on roofs high above the city
High above the dreary grey streets of the world's cities, gorgeous gardens blossom in a wilderness of rooftops.These unexpectedly colourful spots provide an oasis of calm away from the bustle of urban streets across the U.S., Europe and as far away as Japan.The elevated scenery ranges from a wildflower meadow on top of a house in London to a neat lawn tended on top of a New York office block.
Manhattan marvel: The first green roof the photographers visited, on top of Cook and Fox architects in New York
Flying Three Wheeler
Flying Three Wheeler
From a distance it looks like a vehicle built for the road, albeit a slightly unusual one. But on a straight stretch of tarmac or grass this machine transforms, giving it the ability to take to the skies. The PAL-V took its maiden flight in March, and is certified for the air as well as the road. It needs only 165 metres to take off and, depending on weight, can fly for up to 500 kilometres, or 315 miles.
Wichita firefighters rescue dog from swollen creek
Wichita firefighters rescue dog from swollen creek
During the floods in the city of Wichita, Kansas, a man noticed the dog nostrils, which protruded from the barrage of bags.It is not clear how poor thing was to get there, probably,the animal panicked and leaped into the first corner.Rescuers worked quickly and saved the poor dog.
Tokyo Sky Tree: the tallest tower in the world
Tokyo Sky Tree: the tallest tower in the world
Tourist bosses in the country hope the Tokyo Sky Tree will prove a draw for foreign visitors, whose numbers plummeted in the aftermath of the quake and tsunami disaster last year and the nuclear crisis it sparked. The Tokyo Sky Tree tops the 600-metre Canton Tower in China's Guangzhou and the 553-metre CN Tower in downtown Toronto.
It is the world's second-tallest manmade structure, beaten only by the 828-metre Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The Tokyo Sky Tree overshadows landmarks in the capital's upscale western parts, including the 333-metre Tokyo Tower, which was built in 1958 and became a byword in Japan for the country's rapid post-war growth.
Sahara Amby Valley (India)
Sahara Amby Valley (India)
This is the place Sahara Amby Valley near Pune (Maharashtra). Nestled in the cradle of nature, Amby Valley, Sahara Lake City is snugly placed amidst the picturesque hills of the Sahayadri range, within the easy reach of India's commercial capital, Mumbai.
This prestigious lifestyle project is conceived keeping in mind the various facets of life, leisure and home. Amby Valley is India's first, and perhaps the world's finest hill city, spread extensively over 10,000 acres of land, replete with the natural scenic beauty of lakes and valleys.
10 Year Old Colombian Girl Gives Birth to Baby Daughter
10 Year Old Colombian Girl Gives Birth to Baby Daughter
A 10-year-old Colombian girl has sparked outrage after becoming one of the world's youngest ever mothers by giving birth to a healthy daughter. A 10-year-old Colombian girl from the indigenous Wayuu tribe recently gave birth via C-Section to a baby after 39 weeks of pregnancy, Univision’s Primer Impacto reports. Although the baby was definitely full-term, the baby girl only weighed 5 pounds at birth.
According to Colombian law, the father of the baby can be prosecuted for having sex with a child, but because the girl was from the indigenous Wayuu tribe, which is lawfully separated from Colombian, nothing will probably happen to the father. In fact, cases of young pregnancy are common in the tribe. Adults in the tribe had been keeping the pregnancy a secret, and right now the identity of the girl and the father of the baby are unknown.
West and Central Africa food crisis: Chad
West and Central Africa food crisis: Chad
UNICEF estimates that 127,000 children under 5 in Chad's Sahel belt will require lifesaving treatment for severe acute malnutrition this year, with an estimated 1 million expected throughout the wider Sahel region of West and Central Africa in the countries of Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Chad, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Senegal and Mauritania.
Thursday, 19 April 2012
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Most Expensive Picture Of The World
Most Expensive Picture Of The World
1. No. 5, 1948 (1948)
By Jackson Pollock.
$140 million (2006)
Private Sale
Zoo Animals Captured at the Right Moment
Zoo Animals Captured at the Right Moment
It's not just pictures of animals, it is moments of their lives. Such moments are not the usual sight to see, they are lightning fast. Only professionals can help us to enjoy these episodes. It is clear that these images require special hard work and incredible patience, and only the most hardy and persevering manage to make the best shots.
