A cafe in Paris using giant teddy bears to ensure social distancing in the aftermath of the COVID-19 lockdown. Source: Reblogged from solitaryfossil.tumblr.com.The McCurdy-Rhodes 48 “Carina” (Rives Potts, USA) passes Fastnet Rock, the most southerly point of Ireland, during the Rolex Fastnet race in 2011. Photo by Daniel Forster.In January 1973, the newly-formed Eldfell volcano in Iceland erupted destroying several hundred homes in the nearby village of Vestmannaeyjar. Fortunately all residents were safely evacuated and most returned the following year to rebuild. Source: theatlantic.com Lago di Braies in the Dolomites of northern Italy. Source: travelgurus.tumblr.comIn 1923, sculptor Gutzon Borglum and his superintendent inspect sculpting work on the face of George Washington at Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. The Lakota Sioux consider the Black Hills area to be sacred ground. Photo credit: Library of Congress.The classic sailing yacht “Marigold” moored in half-light at the Ile de Porquerolles Classic Regatta (France) in 2007. Source: pinterest.com.au.Morning coffee. Reblogged from guavaballs.tumblr.comWillie Nelson, at his home in 1993 (aged 60). Photo by Leonard Freed.American model and actor, Brandi Brandt for Playboy, October 1987.Relaxing on the farm. Source: 4crot.comSource: Reblogged from mia-down-under.Model Victoria Paschold for Playboy Germany, November 2013. Source: plabogerm.bplaced.net>victoria-paschold.Source: Reblogged from fabforgottennobility.tumblr.comThe beauty of Triumph mechanicals. Source: Reblogged from guzzigazz.tumblr.com.Formula 1 legend, Australian Jack Brabham (1926-2014), winning the Grand Prix in March 1970 in South Africa, in his own car. Source: Eurosport.com>formula-1.The beautiful Ferrari 330 P4. This Ferrari was a mid-engined, V12 endurance racer which won the 1000 km Monza in 1967. Only 4 cars were ever made. Source: Reblogged by cavemanfeet.tumblr.comThe Allegory of Hearing, painted in 1618 by Jan Brueghel the elder (collaborating with Peter Reubens, for the figures). Venus plays the lyre and sings, accompanied by cupid. Many other musical instruments and song birds are included in the painting, including a sulphur-crested cockatoo at Venus’ right shoulder. How did a bird native to Australia get to be included in a Flemish/Dutch painting in the early 1600’s? Original painting held at Museo del Prado, Madrid. Photo Credit: commons.wikimedia.org.
