Photographs August 2014

Tuesday, 26 August, 2014 Zheluo Cai Art In All Its Forms

Photography August 2014

Pacu Jawi Sumatra Irwansyah

Rain in an Ancient Town ChenLi

Net Casting MinweiYan

ump of Life CheungLaiSan

Going-Home-NevilleJones

Dementia-Caregiving-Fausto-Podavini

The Sony World Photography Awards are one of the world’s most prestigious photography competitions, and this year it drew over 139,000 submissions from 166 countries across all disciplines: from fine art to photojournalism to lifestyle. A few of the winning entries are showcased here; included are the names of the respective photographers.

The Christ Pantocrator of St. Catherine’s Monastery at Sinai is one of the oldest Byzantine religious icons, dating from the sixth century AD. It is the earliest known version of the pantocrator style that still survives today, and is regarded by historians and scholars to be one of the most important and recognisable works in the study of Byzantine art as well as Eastern Orthodox Christianity. When Saint Catherine’s Monastery was founded by the Byzantine emperor Justinian I, late in his reign, between 548 and 565, it enjoyed imperial patronage and donations from Justinian and his court, with the Christ Pantocrator icon having been one of the many possible imperial gifts. Because of this, it is generally believed to have been produced in the Byzantine capital of Constantinople. Many agree that the icon represents the dual nature of Christ, illustrating traits of both man and god, perhaps influenced by the aftermath of the ecumenical councils of the previous century at Ephesus and Chalcedon. Christ’s features on the left side are supposed to represent the qualities of his human nature, while the right side represents his divinity. His right hand is shown opening outward, signifying his gift of blessing, while the left hand and arm is clutching a thick Gospel book.

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IC 2118: The Witch Head Nebula. Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble -- maybe Macbeth should have consulted the Witch Head Nebula. This suggestively shaped reflection nebula is associated with the bright star Rigel in the constellation Orion. More formally known as IC 2118, the Witch Head Nebula glows primarily by light reflected from bright star Rigel, located just below the lower edge of the above image. Fine dust in the nebula reflects the light. The blue colour is caused not only by Rigel's blue colour but because the dust grains reflect blue light more efficiently than red. The same physical process causes Earth's daytime sky to appear blue, although the scatterers in Earth's atmosphere are molecules of nitrogen and oxygen. The nebula lies about 1000 light-years away. Image Credit & Copyright: Gimmi Ratto & Davide Bardini (Collecting Photons).

The Sami people, traditionally known in English as Lapps or Laplanders, are an indigenous Finno-Ugric people inhabiting the Arctic area of Sápmi, which today encompasses parts of far northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula of Russia. The Sami are the only indigenous people in Scandinavia that are recognised and protected under the international conventions of indigenous peoples, and are hence one of the northernmost indigenous people of Europe. Sami ancestral lands are not well-defined. Their traditional languages are the Sami languages and are classified as a branch of the Uralic language family. Traditionally, the Sami have pursued a variety of livelihoods, including coastal fishing, fur trapping, and sheep herding.

UN Principals call for solidarity with Rohingya refugees Tuesday, 17 October, 2017
Joint Statement on the Rohingya Refugee Crisis Mr. Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mr. William Lacy Swing, Director General, International Organization for MigrationThe post UN Principals call for solidarity with Rohingya refugees appeared first on Inter Press Service.
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Our Ocean 2017 Tuesday, 17 October, 2017
Since the first Our Ocean in 2014, these annual conferences have brought together the world’s ocean leaders, scientists and conservation practitioners to transform pressing challenges into change. Its key areas of action include sustainable fisheries, pollution, climate change and marine protected areas (MPAs). With each ocean issue, it facilitates tangible and measurable commitments that build towards solutions. […]
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Alert - Plague in Madagascar Monday, 16 October, 2017
From August 23 through October 12, 2017, the World Health Organization has reported 684 cases of plague in Madagascar; nearly 10% of those infected have died.
Watch - Chikungunya in Italy Wednesday, 4 October, 2017
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported locally transmitted cases of chikungunya in four areas of Italy. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in those areas of Italy have been infected with chikungunya and are spreading it to people.
Alert - Malaria in Cyprus Thursday, 28 September, 2017
The United Kingdom has reported three cases of Plasmodium vivax malaria in UK residents who traveled to Esentepe (also known as Agios Amvrosios) in the Kyrenia District in northern Cyprus.
Alert - Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean Monday, 25 September, 2017
Beginning on September 6, 2017, Hurricane Irma crossed the Caribbean, followed on September 16 by Hurricane Maria. These storms caused severe damage in a number of countries and territories, including Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, the British Virgin Islands, Cuba, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Martin, Sint […]
Watch - Malaria in Costa Rica Friday, 22 September, 2017
The Costa Rican Ministry of Health has reported limited local transmission of malaria in Matina Canton in Limón Province, Sarapiquí Canton in Heredia Province, and Pital District in San Carlos Canton in Alajuela Province. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with malaria and spreading it to people. Other than a small […]

Kenya Travel Alert Wednesday, 27 September, 2017
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Kenya that Kenya’s Elections Commission has announced that new Presidential elections will be held on October 26, 2017. This Travel Alert replaces the Travel Alert dated April 6, 2017 and expires on November 30, 2017.Rallies, demonstrations, and protests may occur with little notice. As […]
Europe Travel Alert Thursday, 31 August, 2017
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe.This travel alert expires on November 30, 2017. Recent, widely reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the ability […]
Hurricane and Typhoon Season 2017 Travel Alert Monday, 5 June, 2017
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico.Hurricane and Typhoon Season will last through November 2017, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those in […]

Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Warning Tuesday, 17 October, 2017
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) because of ongoing instability and sporadic violence in many parts of the country. Very poor transportation infrastructure throughout the DRC, and poor security conditions in the Eastern Congo and Kasais, make it difficult for the U.S. […]
Mauritania Travel Warning Friday, 13 October, 2017
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid travel to far eastern Mauritania due to the activities of terrorist groups active in the neighboring regions of Mali, including al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), and those which pose a threat in the greater Sub-Saharan region, such as the self-proclaimed Islamic State of Iraq and […]
Cameroon Travel Warning Monday, 2 October, 2017
The State Department warns U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to the North and Far North Regions and parts of the East and Adamawa Regions of Cameroon due to terrorist threats and the risk of violent crime. The U.S. Embassy’s ability to provide consular services in remote and rural areas of Cameroon is extremely limited. […]
Cuba Travel Warning Saturday, 30 September, 2017
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens not to travel to Cuba. Over the past several months, numerous U.S. Embassy Havana employees have been targeted in specific attacks. These employees have suffered significant injuries as a consequence of these attacks. Affected individuals have exhibited a range of physical symptoms including ear complaints and hearing loss, […]
Turkey Travel Warning Thursday, 28 September, 2017
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the continuing threats from terrorist groups in Turkey.Due to the persistent threat of terrorism, the U.S. government restricts travel by U.S. government personnel to certain areas in southeast Turkey and limits the activities of U.S. government personnel and their family members while in Istanbul and Adana. We […]

Iraq Tuesday, 17 October, 2017
Latest update: Summary - there have been reports of significant movements of military vehicles and personnel in Kirkuk and Ninewa provinces since 12 October, which have included localised exchanges of fire. You should remain alert.
GOV.UK
British Virgin Islands Tuesday, 17 October, 2017
Latest update: Summary and Safety and Security section - a curfew remains in force from 10pm to 6am; the airport is open to commercial flights and most sea ports are now open with ferry services resuming operations; the 911 emergency number is currently not functional (see temporary numbers below).
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Portugal Tuesday, 17 October, 2017
Summary – Manchester United take on Benfica in the Champions League on 18 October 2017; information and advice page for travelling fans; the airline and tour operator Monarch went into administration on 2 October 2017; the repatriation flights for non-ATOL protected passengers have now ceased. You can find information and advice on flights, accommodation and […]
GOV.UK
The Occupied Palestinian Territories Tuesday, 17 October, 2017
Summary – the airline and tour operator Monarch went into administration on 2 October 2017; the repatriation flights for non-ATOL protected passengers have now ceased; you can find information and advice on flights, accommodation and reimbursement for expenses incurred on the dedicated website or by calling the hotline on 0300 303 2800 (if calling from […]
GOV.UK
Israel Tuesday, 17 October, 2017
Summary – the airline and tour operator Monarch went into administration on 2 October 2017; the repatriation flights for non-ATOL protected passengers have now ceased; you can find information and advice on flights, accommodation and reimbursement for expenses incurred on the dedicated website or by calling the hotline on 0300 303 2800 (if calling from […]
GOV.UK

Travel Advisory: Volcanic Activity in Bali [10 October 2017] Monday, 9 October, 2017
On 22 September 2017, Indonesian authorities raised the alert-level for Mount Agung on Bali island to level 4 (Awas or Warning) as a volcanic eruption is imminent. Tremors continue to occur daily around Mount Agung. Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency has warned residents and tourists to stay up to 12 kilometres away from the crater.
Travel Notice for Spain [4 October 2017] Tuesday, 3 October, 2017
Travel Notice for the U.K. [19 September 2017] Monday, 18 September, 2017
On 15 September 2017, a terror attack on a Tube train at Parsons Green Station resulted in a number of injuries. The British government has assessed that the terror threat level in the UK is “severe”. This means that an attack is highly likely but not imminent.
Travel Notice for Turkey [Updated: 8 September 2017] Friday, 8 September, 2017
Travel Advisory for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) [6 September 2017] Tuesday, 5 September, 2017

The Scream is the popular name given to each of four versions of a composition, created as both paintings and pastels, by Norwegian Expressionist artist Edvard Munch between 1893 and 1910. The works show a figure with an agonized expression against a landscape with a tumultuous orange sky. Edvard Munch created the four versions in various media. The National Gallery in Oslo, Norway, holds one of two painted versions (1893). The Munch Museum holds the other painted version (1910) and a pastel version from 1893. The fourth version (pastel, 1895; pictured above) was sold for $119,922,600 at Sotheby's Impressionist and Modern Art auction on 2 May 2012 to financier Leon Black. Also in 1895, Munch created a lithograph stone of the image. Approximately four dozen prints were made before the original stone was resurfaced by the printer in Munch's absence. The Scream has been the target of several high-profile art thefts. In 1994 and 2004, the versions in the National Gallery and the Munch Museum were stolen. Both were recovered.

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