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on June 23, 2014

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Solar Eclipse and Milky Way seen from ISS (International Space Station)

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Cherry Blossom Lake – Sakura, Japan

"Cherry Blossom" and "Sakura" redirect here. For other uses, see Cherry Blossom (disambiguation) and Sakura (disambiguation).Imperial Palace A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus , particularly the Japanese Cherry, Prunus serrulata , which is sometimes called sakura after the Japanese (桜 or 櫻; さくら). Many of the varieties that have been cultivated for ornamental use do not produce fruit. Edible cherries generally come from cultivars of the related species Prunus avium and Prunus cerasus Flower viewing "Hanami" is the centuries-old practice of picnicking under a blooming sakura or ume tree. The custom is said to have started during the Nara Period (710–794) when it was ume blossoms that people admired in the beginning. But by the Heian Period (794–1185), cherry blossoms came to attract more attention and hanami was synonymous with sakura . [4] From then on, in both waka and haiku, "flowers" ( ...

The Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus)

http://amazingviews48.blogspot.com/ The Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) is a weaverbird found across South and Southeast Asia. Flocks of these birds are found in grasslands, cultivated areas, scrub and secondary growth and they are best known for their hanging retort shaped nests woven from leaves. These nest colonies are usually found on thorny trees or palm fronds and the nests are often built near water or hanging over water where predators cannot reach easily. They are widespread and common within their range but are prone to local, seasonal movements mainly in response to rain and food availability. Among the population variations, three subspecies are recognized. The nominate race philippinus is found through much of mainland India while burmanicus is found eastwards into Southeast Asia. The population in southwest India is darker above and referred to as subspecies travancoreensis. These are sparrow-sized (15 cm) and in their non-...

Angel Falls, Venezuela

Angel Falls in Venezuela (Or as natives used to call it “waterfall of the deepest place/the fall from the highest point”) is the world’s highest waterfall with a 979 meters drop. The waterfall drops from Auyantepui mountain. Angel Falls were not known to the world till 16/11/1933 when the American pilot, Jimmie Angel (Angel Falls were named after his surname) flew over them on a flight while he was looking for good mining areas.

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