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Every day in Kherson, she walks to the yard where the abandoned dogs wait. Food. A bowl. Both arms around a dog who stopped hiding. Unconditional love shows up daily. hfu.org

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Mario @mariolinosec.bsky.social · 13h

... lassù sulle #Alpi... (immagine fatta dal ciclista 🚴🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚵 di casa...) #Photography

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 12h

Becorns creator David M. Bird crafts miniature characters from acorns, twigs, and seeds. Original post

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SkandiPhotographer @skandiphotographer.bsky.social · 9h

A streak of colour across the clouds, a quiet stretch of water, and the sun resting on the horizon. At Saltholmen, the evening seemed content to take its time. - #NaturePhotography #Fujifilm #Photography #skandiphotographer

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 8h

En godzijdank heb ik nog empathie, wat bij u duidelijk ontbreekt. Blok, want u bent mijn aandacht niet waardig.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 9h

A traditional Shinto torii gate at an unidentified location in Japan

Visual and Sensory Analysis
This vertical landscape photograph portrays a rustic wooden Shinto torii gate standing quietly at the edge of a lush forest clearing. Framed directly above by the sweeping branches of a double-flowered cherry tree (yaezakura) in full pink bloom, the wooden structure features a gently upward-curving top lintel (kasagi) painted in vermilion red. The main pillars (hashira) and crossbeam (nuki) remain unpainted, showcasing natural, weathered timber with small protective rooflets capping the side supports (chigobashira) in the ryōbu-torii architectural style. Dense evergreen trees form a shadowy, emerald-green backdrop behind the threshold, while vibrant green grass carpets the ground in front.
In Shinto traditions, the torii acts as a sacred gateway marking the transition between the profane outer world (sei) and the sacred realm (zoku) of the local kami (spirits or deities). The specific design pictured—a ryōbu-torii (or gongen-torii) characterized by four supporting legs at the base—is historically associated with Shugendō and syncretic Shinto-Buddhist worship. The construction reflects a traditional commitment to monozukuri (mastery of traditional timber craftsmanship). Built from natural timber designed to age gracefully alongside the surrounding forest, the gate's joinery demonstrates traditional Japanese carpentry methods (ki-gumi) that allow timber structures to withstand earthquakes and weather without relying on metal nails.

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 10h

Het is u voor u. We hebben niet met elkaar geknikkerd.

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TommyBoy @tampatom69.bsky.social · 18h

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 14h

Ook gemeld. Een trol. Ook vele reacties gemeld.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 17h

Kondo Junji (Japanese, b. 1980) - Shining Forest

Visual and Sensory Analysis
In Shining Forest, contemporary Japanese artist Kondo Junji depicts a serene, otherworldly winter landscape bathed in nocturnal starlight. A grove of luminous, silver-white coniferous trees—rendered with delicate, crystalline detail—stands in sharp contrast against a deep ultramarine blue backdrop. In the night sky above, a slender crescent moon casts a gentle radiance across subtle swaths of stardust or shimmering snow grains drifting through the cold air. Layered mountain silhouettes fade softly into the lapis-colored horizon, establishing a sense of vast depth behind the glowing forest canopy. In the lower left corner, a small red artist seal anchors the bottom of the canvas.
Born in 1980, Kondo Junji belongs to a prominent lineage of modern Nihonga (Japanese-style painting) artists who bridge classical mineral-pigment techniques with contemporary poetic realism. His work often draws visual inspiration from the luminescent, atmospheric landscapes of Nihonga masters such as Higashiyama Kaii, while bringing a modern, ethereal clarity to natural subjects.

Kondo's technique showcases extraordinary monozukuri (artistic mastery and material craftsmanship). Working within the traditional Nihonga medium, he utilizes crushed natural mineral pigments (iwa-enogu), pulverised shell powder (gofun), lapis lazuli, and delicate applications of silver leaf or metallic pigments.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 21h

Gyo-san’s Nyanko-sensei. Japan. Photography by Katsu. This scene highlights the famous maneki-neko shrine display at Gōtokuji Temple (often referred to as "Gyo-san's" temple site in regional lore) in Setagaya, Tokyo.

Captured by photographer Katsu, this low-angle photograph presents a sea of white beckoning cat figures (maneki-neko) stacked along shrine shelves beneath a blazing canopy of autumn maples (momiji). The pristine white porcelain figurines, detailed with red-lined ears, red collars, small gold bells, and black eyes, beckon with raised right paws in a collective gesture of good fortune. Above them, a mature maple tree stretches its sprawling branches across the frame, its leaves transformed into brilliant hues of crimson, vermilion, and warm amber gold that glow in the sunlight.
This scene highlights the famous maneki-neko shrine display at Gōtokuji Temple (often referred to as "Gyo-san's" temple site in regional lore) in Setagaya, Tokyo. According to temple legend, a white cat belonging to the chief priest beckoned Ii Naosuke (or Ii Naotaka, Lord of the Hikone Domain) under a tree to shelter during a sudden thunderstorm. Moments later, lightning struck the tree, sparing the feudal lord's life. Grateful for the divine intervention, the Ii clan adopted Gōtokuji as their patron temple.

Visitors and devotees dedicate these white maneki-neko figures to express gratitude when their prayers are answered.

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

The Lily 'Black Jewel' is one of the darkest lilies currently available, and is a luxurious and expensive favourite of florists. Original post

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 21h

She should be living her best life instead of working!

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 22h

A lot of words for saying that she’s been lying and finding an excuse for it.

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 23h

Daddy vraagt, Nederland draait. Wat een niveau. Nederland heeft geen ruggengraat.

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 23h

Her voice gives me the creeps.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Shiofune Kannon-ji Temple, Ome, Japan

This panoramic elevated view showcases the bowl-shaped hillside of Shiofune Kannon-ji in Ōme, Tokyo, during its famed spring azalea festival (tsutsuji matsuri). Thousands of meticulously pruned, spherical azalea bushes cascade down the natural amphitheater in a sea of vivid color, blending vibrant shades of crimson, magenta, coral, blush pink, and pristine white. Tall, ancient Japanese red pines (akamatsu) rise above the colorful floral tapestry, their dark trunks providing vertical structure against the rounded mounds. At the base of the hollow lies a serene green lawn featuring a small stone-lined pond, flanked by temple buildings and winding pedestrian paths that trace the natural contours of the valley.
Shiofune Kannon-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect, reportedly founded in the Taika era (645–650) by the legendary priest Bikuni. The temple derives its name (shiofune, meaning "tide ship") from its unique topography: a bowl-shaped valley surrounded by hills that resembles a ship floating on ocean waves.

The temple's extensive azalea gardens feature approximately 20,000 bushes across roughly 20 distinct varieties that bloom in succession from mid-April through early May. This integration of living horticulture into sacred temple grounds represents a magnificent tradition of monozukuri (master craftsmanship in garden design and horticultural stewardship), where centuries of careful pruning and landscape cultivation enhance the spiritual atmosphere of the sacred precinct.

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

They’ve got a pure heart and are better than we are.

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

En de Palestijnen op wie genocide wordt gepleegd? Hij is de rode lijn vergeten. Selectief geheugen.

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Harry Walstra @harrywalstra.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

#Iraanseheldinnen Melika Azizi En de wereld zwijgt.

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

To be honest I’m more interested in the Epstein files.

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Etnisch profileren is ook iets wat de politie graag doet en intern komt racisme veelvuldig voor. Niet verbazingwekkend.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

On October 13, students at Jefferson Middle School in Oceanside, California, walked out of class in protest against ICE. These students are brave and are showing that standing up for their community has no age limit.

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

delhotelephoto John Delhotal - Wildlife "Roseate Spoonbill briefly annoyed by a random feather"

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Korin-in, Kyo Shino, Daitokuji Temple Built as a family temple of the Hatakeyama family. Kyoto, Japan. Photography by Katsu

Captured by photographer Katsu at Kōrin-in (興臨院)—a prominent sub-temple of Daitoku-ji in Kyoto—this breathtaking scene showcases autumn maple foliage (momiji) framed dramatically by traditional sliding wooden doors (shōji or amado). The fiery red leaves of the maple tree create a dazzling canopy outside, which is mirrored in a vivid, glassy reflection across a highly polished black floor or table inside the temple hall. A low, natural bamboo fence (yotsume-gaki) and delicate ornamental grasses (pampas grass) run along the garden boundary in the mid-ground, providing an earthy anchor between the blazing canopy above and its mirrored twin below.
ōrin-in was established in the 1520s during the Muromachi period by Hatakeyama Yoshitaka, daimyō of Noto Province, to serve as the family temple (bodaiji) for the Hatakeyama clan. Following the fall of the Hatakeyama, the famed warlord Maeda Toshiie of the Kaga Domain restored and sponsored the temple, establishing a lasting historical link with the Maeda clan. The main hall (Hondō) and its grand entrance gate (Karamon) are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan, showcasing classic Muromachi-style Zen architectural design.

The garden and architectural framing embody the traditional design principle of shakkei (borrowed scenery), where nature and timber architecture are seamlessly integrated. This spatial harmony represents the highest standard of Japanese monozukuri—the master craftsmanship of temple carpentry and landscape design created in service of contemplative Zen practice.

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Door Rob Jetten zal het wel lelijk vandalisme worden genoemd. @d66.nl wordt steeds rechtser. Invloed van de VVD. #fascisme #genocide #extreemrechts

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Exact. De stemmen zijn een herhaling van zetten bij ultra- dan wel extreemrechts. Ik reageer dan ook niet meer op wijsneus Rienke. Zonde van mijn tijd en energie. Als mensen iets niet willen zien dan maken ze rare sprongen.

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KDaver @kdaver.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Well said @jojofromjerz.bsky.social :

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Mooi trolaccount. Welgeteld 0 volgers. Reacties van niveau kleuterschool. Om op jouw niveau te blijven: gefeliciflapstaart!

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Genocide volgens Jetten: lelijk vandalisme.

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Follow the Money @ftm.nl · 15/10/2026

Een Amerikaans techbedrijf dat openlijk kiest voor de belangen van het Amerikaanse leger, heeft grip op Europa’s meest gevoelige overheidssystemen. Minstens elf Europese landen werken met de software van Palantir. Ook Nederland blijkt meer zaken te doen met het omstreden bedrijf dan eerder bekend.

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Palantir heeft ‘gevaarlijke’ grip op cruciale Europese infrastructuur

Ten minste elf Europese landen gebruiken software van Palantir. Dat blijkt uit onderzoek van FTM en internationale partners. Het omstreden Amerikaanse technologiebedrijf vervult daarmee een cruciale r...

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

@d66.nl en @henri.cda.nl staan aan de verkeerde kant van de geschiedenis. Fascisme begint waar menselijkheid eindigt. #genocide

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

"I don't like bigotry. I don't like the Klan. I don't like neo-Nazis," Sen. Jon Ossoff says on his Republican opponent Mike Collins.

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Hij is wijzer dan veel mensen die een stuk ouder zijn dan hij. Je hoeft alleen maar naar een Geert, Caroline, Joost of Mona te kijken om maar een paar namen te noemen.

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

What’s her age? She looks old.

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Oftewel ze willen een monoloog houden.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Tōfuku-ji temple in Kyoto, Japan. Photography by Teruhide Tomori on Flickr.

Captured by photographer Teruhide Tomori, this moody, atmospheric view depicts a dry landscape garden (karesansui) within a Japanese Zen temple compound—specifically Tōfuku-ji in Kyoto. In the immediate foreground, a rain-slicked wooden balustrade and bamboo handrail frame the perspective from an elevated temple veranda. Beyond the railing lies a field of immaculately raked fine gray gravel, swept into subtle linear ripples mimicking water. Vertical standing stones and moss-covered earth mounds emerge organically from the sea of gravel. A low white plaster wall capped with dark ceramic tiles (tsukimi-bei) sweeps across the middle ground, separating the garden from a towering, dark-timber gatehouse with an arched roof (karahafu) on the left and a distant, multi-tiered temple hall on the right. The photograph awakens a deep, damp sensory atmosphere: the cool touch of rain-soaked timber beneath one's palm, the faint scent of damp cedar, wet moss, and crushed stone, the gentle sound of rainfall dripping off tiled eaves, and the profound, stillness of a sacred courtyard enveloped in overcast light.
Tōfuku-ji, founded in 1236 by the statesman Kujō Michiie and established under the Zen master Enni Ben'en, stands as one of the Five Great Zen Temples (Gozan) of Kyoto. Renowned for its magnificent Muromachi and Momoyama-period timber architecture, the temple complex integrates expansive karesansui (dry landscape) gardens designed to facilitate Zen meditation (zazen) through abstract contemplation of nature.

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