The St Paul Cathedral in Melbourne, Australia is an important and historical area landmark. This cathedral was built in 1885, and replaced the former St James Old Cathedral. It was built in a Gothic transitional style, designed by English architect William Butterfield. However, William Butterfield resigned from the project, and Joseph Reed over saw the construction and completion of the St Paul Cathedral. The cathedral was built from sandstone, unusual from the majority of the buildings in the area, as the common building material was bluestone. An English imported organ is located within the cathedral, and is reputed as one of the finest surviving pieces produced by T.C. Lewis: One of the greatest organ producers of the nineteenth century. Upon visiting the cathedral, visual interests include The Pentacles (or Five Pointed Star), The beautiful Persian Tile located near the ceremonial doors, and of course the cathedral’s gift shop. The St Paul Cathedral demonstrates beautiful architecture and many other treats for the eyes to behold. Read the full post »
St Paul’s Cathedral Melbourne
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Victoria shipwreck
There is a part of Australia that is known as shipwreck coast. It is located by Victoria, Australia and stretches from Cape Otway To Moonlight Head. That is about 130km of distance along the coast.
Shipwreck coast is know for its rough waters, lack of lighthouses and thick fogs. Many ships have fallen victim to these inhospitable waters. Perhaps the most famous ship claimed in these rough parts is the Victoria shipwreck Loch Ard. There is a gorge that is named after the ship, it’s called Loch Ard Gorge.
The first recorded ship lost in the area was in the 1500′s and was named Mahogany Ship. After that it was 300 plus years before these waters claimed another ship. An unnamed whale boat went down in these waters in 1836 and started the recent string of shipwrecks.
Even though there are a lot of shipwrecks located by Victoria, Australia, there hasn’t been a great loss of lives tied to them. Looking at the top ten shipwrecks in the area and the loss of life is around 221. There are times 100 people or more can be lost in one single wreck. Read the full post »
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Climate of Victoria, Australia
Located in the southernmost part of Australia’s mainland Victoria is cooler and wetter than other mainland states. Victoria is geographically the smalles of the mainland states. But, in spite of its small size , and because if its coastal location, and its mountain range located in the center of the state, it has extreme temperature variation.
The Mallee and upper Wimmera, located in the semi-arid northwestern part of the state is Victoria’s warmest region. Nearby desert winds cause temperatures to average 86 degrees F in the summer and 59 degrees F in the winter months. Unlike other parts of the state, the northwest gets very little rainfall, averaging only 10″ annually.
The mountainous northeastern region of Victoria is the wettest with average rainfall of 71″. Temperatures are cooler with averages ranging from 48 degrees F to 32 degrees F in the higher altitude areas. Due to its colder temperatures this area of Victoria is the only one to have snowfall. Read the full post »
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Stand on top of the world in Finland
Finland is a country that is full of many ancient buildings, and it is a country full of rich history. There are old castles, and buildings, and it is a country that is also filled with many opportunites to experience the wonders of a beautiful natural environment. If you ever visit Finland, here are a few of the architectural and natural wonders you may want to visit.
When traveling in Finland, Halinski is a must see. Halinski is Finland’s biggest seaside city, and it boasts buildings made of beautiful artwork incorporated into its architecture. There are beautiful visions surrounding Halinski everywhere you look, both in the water and on the land.
Another point of interest in Finland is the Finnish Lapland. This area is usually referred to being on the “top of the world”, and there is an almost magical feel to this area that make it an outdoor wonderland that you and your family will tremendously enjoy. According to legend, this is the place where Santa Claus himself lives.
There are many other beautiful visions to take in when you visit Finland, and these were just a few of the more popular attractions this beautiful country has to offer. You can be sure that when you visit Finland, there will be many opportunities for you to visit an area of the world that is like no other area you will ever visit again. Read the full post »
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Victoria waterfall
Mosi-o-Tunya (The Smoke That Thunders) or Victoria Falls has been a work in progress for over 100,000 years. Sitting astride the borders of Zimbabwe and Zambia in southern Africa, it is rated as one of the Seven Natural Wonder of the world. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1989, Victoria Falls is arguably the largest waterfall in the world.
Victoria Falls is part of a network of ever retreating gorges and falls that has been formed as the Zambezi River has etched a path through softer sandstone that is a part of the predominant basalt in the Makgadikgadi Pan. David Livingstone (of “Dr. Livingstone I presume.” fame) is credited with being the first European to visit the falls in 1856.
In recent years the falls have become an adventure vacation destination. Spectacular views of Victoria Falls are available from multiple locations in both Zimbabwe and Zambia although continued political unrest in the area could make travel there problematic. Still, to have the opportunity to peer over the edge of the falls from the Devil’s Pool would be an experience of a lifetime.
Victoria Falls easily earns a place as one of the Seven Natural Wonders. With its remote location, one might hope that it will maintain this wonder without undue exploitation. Read the full post »
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Photography Umbrella: How, When, Why To Use
An umbrella for photography is used to direct light to a subject. Umbrellas are commonly used for portraits and product photography. They act to soften the harsh light from a flash or light to give a soft, pretty glow to the subject.
Photography umbrellas are a cost effective way to control light for a photo shoot. While it’s possible to bounce light off a ceiling and light an entire room, they are meant more for portraits or close up shots. Umbrellas allow the photographer to direct the light to best flatter the subject. They also soften the light to reduce harsh highlights and shadows.
Umbrellas for photography come in two colors: silver or white. The white can be used to shoot through, but the silver is only used to bounce light. Silver umbrellas can reflect more light than a white umbrella can. The white does give a softer light, but the same effect can be achieved by moving the silver umbrella further away from the subject. Which color you choose is a personal preference, just remember the white will not reflect as much light as silver and you may need to compensate for this when shooting. Read the full post »
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Digital Photography
Whenever the word photography is mentioned, the first thing to come up in most people’s minds is dark rooms, chemicals and an old fashioned analogue camera. Photography is still done in this way, but if you would like to move on to something completely different, it is time to consider digital photography. The simple explanation behind digital photography is that instead of using film, it uses digital technology to keep an image. The technology is similar to what is used in other electronic items such as music recorders, memory storage for computers etc. Read the full post »
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Making money from photography
With the arrival of the internet there are many people who are doing work from home. The internet has opened up many avenues for those of who would like to run a business from home. One such work is photography. It is possible to have a business by taking pictures and selling them. It need not only be an online related business. It can be sold directly to people who show an interest in your work. It is just that online business opportunities have broadened the horizon for this line of work. The bottom line is that it is possible to make good money by doing photography. Read the full post »
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