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Because of an intense interest in the natural world, I tend to create a lot of posts about nature and things of natural beauty as well as things of a less than natural beauty. I decided to go ahead and make one thread in lieu of creating many individual threads.

My favorite of these waterfalls is #7, the Baatara Gorge Waterfall, Lebanon. I don't know if the water created the erosion or if it simply flowed that way because of the opportunity afforded by erosion. Either way, I love the look of it!

8 Unique Waterfalls Around the World ~~~~~> THE WORLD GEOGRAPHY: 8 Unique Waterfalls Around the World

Those were nice pics.

I've always love to watch water flow, fall or beat against a beach.

Those are beautiful, Tabby!

On a MUCH smaller scale, here are some falls I took

a trail ride to (about an hour and a half ride as I recall)

see. They are at about 4,000 ft. elevation, and that time

of year are largely snow melt.

Falls rest stop - YouTube

Love the video, val ! The creek & waterfall look so refreshing. Did you notice an increase in the negative ions in the air there?

The sound of even small waterfalls is loud and I imagine it must be somewhat deafening around the gigantic ones!

Very soothing to see waterfalls. Thx tabby!

Here are five ghost towns where nature is slowly but surely taking her own back: Five Of The World's Most Mystifying Ghost Towns

These ceilings are magnificent indeed! The symmetry and colors are perfect!

Looking up: 40 magnificent ceilings from around the world ~ Atlas of Wonders

Lake Kaindy – Kazakhstan’s Sunken Forest ~~~~~> Lake Kaindy – Kazakhstan’s Sunken Forrest ~ Kuriositas

Beautiful tulips! See here ~~~~~> Tulips: Not Only from Amsterdam ~ Kuriositas

What's behind that door?:-3

http://www.messynessychic.com/2013/01/2 ... d-portals/

Seeing the world through an airplane window ... great photos!

Seeing the World Through an Airplane Window [50 pics] �TwistedSifter

23 beautiful sky photos!

The sky - The Big Picture - Boston.com

tabby;1425746 wrote: These ceilings are magnificent indeed! The symmetry and colors are perfect!

Looking up: 40 magnificent ceilings from around the world ~ Atlas of Wonders


Those ceilings are gorgeous. Thanks for posting.

I'm glad you enjoyed seeing them, Zap! :-6

Here are some beaches and lakes with crystal clear water ... gorgeous!

Perfect Beaches and Lakes with Crystal Clear Water | Wonders-World.com

These 8 underground rivers are definitely natural wonders in themselves although their diverted flows aren't entirely so these days due to civic engineering & planning. I like the initiatives in China & South Korea to try and restore some of them to the light of day!

8 Underground Rivers | Mental Floss

I like the idea of integrating urban buildings with trees but I'm not sure I like the look of these high-rises. It may just be a matter of visual familiarity and maybe it would grow on me, no pun intended. Not sure if this architectural concept will become a trend or not!

Milan's Vertical Forest Towers

I had never heard of this method of apple cultivation and thought it was interesting. It's too labor intensive for mass production but it might be fun for a hobby gardener! I question if an apple raised with limited or no sunshine has the same nutritional value as one exposed to full sunshine but I don't see that addressed in the article. One practical benefit to bagging the individual fruits during the maturation process would be that it would protect them from birds & insects. Definitely novel!

The Tree with the Apple Tattoo

40 gorgeous photos of summer 2013 around the globe: Summer scenes 2013 - The Big Picture - Boston.com

Some gorgeous drives although I'd have a hard time keeping my eyes on road!



THE WORLD GEOGRAPHY: 6 Incredible Drives Above the Trees

Very resourceful !

Birds Nests in the Most Bizarre Places

tabby;1431399 wrote: Very resourceful !

Birds Nests in the Most Bizarre Places


This is the most amazing bird's nest I've seen :-

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A lot of creativity went into these simple artistic displays. I think my favorite is the circus tents & elephant but I can't figure out what food she used!

Artist Hong Yi Plays with her Food for 30 Days | Colossal

This is a wonderful idea and I hope it's the start of a new trend in urban planning!

Food Forest Comes to Life in Seattle

Nine abandoned mansions ~~~~~> 9 of the Most Fascinating Abandoned Mansions from Around the World

tabby;1432712 wrote: This is a wonderful idea and I hope it's the start of a new trend in urban planning!

Food Forest Comes to Life in Seattle


To find an urban orchard near you ~~~~~> Falling Fruit

tabby;1434135 wrote: To find an urban orchard near you ~~~~~> Falling Fruit


Lovely idea - the map even shows a dozen sources close to the flat

tabby;1432712 wrote: This is a wonderful idea and I hope it's the start of a new trend in urban planning!

Food Forest Comes to Life in Seattle


Nice idea but I would not want any part of it.

My experience is when it comes out free there is no respect and greed takes over. Gotta get it before anybody else.

I have a modest garden, produces way more, food than me and the Mrs will eat. It gives us joy to share with friends/neighbors what I grow. I be damned if I allowed somebody just come and help themselves.

It seems others voiced the same skepticism over the inevitable greed in human nature and the project leaders have accepted it as a possibility. It would be a shame to scrap the whole initiative because of a few rotten eggs!

tude dog;1434180 wrote: Nice idea but I would not want any part of it.

My experience is when it comes out free there is no respect and greed takes over. Gotta get it before anybody else.

I have a modest garden, produces way more, food than me and the Mrs will eat. It gives us joy to share with friends/neighbors what I grow. I be damned if I allowed somebody just come and help themselves.


That's your choice and no-one is trying to force you to do so.

Equally, others make a different choice - that's their right and I respect them for it.

12 Longest Bridges in the World ... impressive!

12 Longest Bridges In The World | Wonders-World.com

These are so gorgeous and very inviting! Off the beaten path is always better any way!

THE WORLD GEOGRAPHY: 15 Charming Side Streets

Glow little glowworm!

Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand | Amusing Planet

Some very interesting creatures ~~~~~> Animals that you didn't know existed. - Imgur

Beautiful scenery!

THE WORLD GEOGRAPHY: 10 Fascinating Train Routes Across The World

Some beautiful lighthouses! ~~~~~> The World's Most Iconic Lighthouses



I'm very familiar with the lighthouse at Cape Hatteras as we used to go camping there every summer when I was growing up. I have a lot of photos taken while posing beside it. They had to relocate it in 1999 due to beach erosion but it's still in the same general area, just 1600 feet further away from the shoreline.

Here's a link that describes the relocation ~~~~~> http://www.nps.gov/caha/historyculture/ ... thouse.htm

tabby;1436684 wrote: These are so gorgeous and very inviting! Off the beaten path is always better any way!

THE WORLD GEOGRAPHY: 15 Charming Side Streets


Happy to see Lombard Street made the list. I've driven it many times.

Tabby, all of these photos are fascinating. Thanks for posting things that we might never see otherwise.

ZAP;1442643 wrote: Tabby, all of these photos are fascinating. Thanks for posting things that we might never see otherwise.


YW, ZAP ... I'm glad you've enjoyed them!:-6

tabby;1442633 wrote: Some beautiful lighthouses! ~~~~~> The World's Most Iconic Lighthouses



I'm very familiar with the lighthouse at Cape Hatteras as we used to go camping there every summer when I was growing up. I have a lot of photos taken while posing beside it. They had to relocate it in 1999 due to beach erosion but it's still in the same general area, just 1600 feet further away from the shoreline.

Here's a link that describes the relocation ~~~~~> Moving the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - Cape Hatteras National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)


We were living in Johnston County when they did that relocation.

We drove out on weekends to check the progress, fairly often.

One thing I miss. Not many Lighthouses here in Colorado.

Very beautiful!

Tunnel of Lights Made of Millions of LEDs in Japan

Some beautiful locations! I haven't slept in a tent since I was in my teens.

20 Places To Go Camping Before You Die

Good knees required before attempting ...

THE WORLD GEOGRAPHY: 12 Amazing Staircases Around the World

Holland Island is no more in spite of one man's efforts to save it. :yh_ghost

The Last House on Holland Island | Sometimes Interesting

I never knew fog could be so beautiful. It looks like rushing water!

The vine that ate the south! Kudzu is a beautiful & lush plant, it just doesn't know its place! They say it can completely shroud a house and a car parked nearby in one growing season. Don't stand still!

It's become something of a legend here and as with all legends, myths are rampant. "It can lift a building off its foundation". "It can work through the cracks in your walls and strangle you while you sleep." On a hot summer night, if you sleep with the windows open, just the thought of it can make your hair stand on end.



But it's pretty!

http://www.ku riositas.com/2013/07/the-day-of-kudzu.html

For the winter weary who are ready for the touch of spring!

A timelapse of water lilies blooming!

tabby;1444350 wrote: Some beautiful locations! I haven't slept in a tent since I was in my teens.

20 Places To Go Camping Before You Die


Gorgeous! I've been to all the ones in the US (camping in only 2) and Norway & Iceland.

ZAP;1447182 wrote: Gorgeous! I've been to all the ones in the US (camping in only 2) and Norway & Iceland.


Wow, you've seen some beautiful sights, ZAP! :-6

Everything you wanted to know about tulips but were afraid to ask!