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Standing on the edge. Pico Lopera, Sierra de Almijara

A man stands on the left of the photo. To his right is a complex mass of rough country, forests and dirt tracks that lead to distant mountains
A man stands on the left of the photo. To his right is a complex mass of rough country, forests and dirt tracks that lead to distant mountains
#andalucia #spain #landscape #landscapephotography
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Mixed weather over the Sierra Nevada meant we opted for a quiet mid week hike to an old favourite, Pico Lopera in the Sierra de Almijara. A relatively easy circular walk to a superb viewpoint in all directions. Suitable for a half day excursion.

A group of hikers walk along a wide dirt track. Above is a small peak, their objective. Green field are in the middle distance
A group of hikers walk along a wide dirt track. Above is a small peak, their objective. Green field are in the middle distance
A group of hikers with a white dog in front of them pass along a track. behind then are bigger mountains with blue sky above
A group of hikers with a white dog in front of them pass along a track. behind then are bigger mountains with blue sky above
Hikers are approaching a summit of a peak which is marked by a white fire lookout post
Hikers are approaching a summit of a peak which is marked by a white fire lookout post
A view from the summit southwards. There is a complicated landscape of green forests and deep valleys. Some dirt tracks cross this terrain. In the distance is the Mediterranean Sea.
A view from the summit southwards. There is a complicated landscape of green forests and deep valleys. Some dirt tracks cross this terrain. In the distance is the Mediterranean Sea.
#hiking #landscape #landscapephotography #andalucia #spain
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I am really enjoying my experience on the and my interest in and has been renewed. I don't expect this for free. I think it important that we continue this active development and so would encourage support for our developers as best we are able.

#fediverse #socialmedia #socialnetworks
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Dribbling Dogs 😂

A husky is stood in a stream. He has water dribbling from his mouth
A husky is stood in a stream. He has water dribbling from his mouth
A white dog is stood in a stream. He has water dribbling from his mouth
A white dog is stood in a stream. He has water dribbling from his mouth
A husky is stood in a stream. He has water dribbling from his mouth
A husky is stood in a stream. He has water dribbling from his mouth
#dogs #dogsofmastodon
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Found this dragonfly in our greenhouse earlier today. I'm no expert but I think it's an adult female Green Darner, unless anybody can correct me.

An adult Green Darner dragonfly clings to a metal bar in the roof of a greenhouse
An adult Green Darner dragonfly clings to a metal bar in the roof of a greenhouse
#naturephotography #insects
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The way to do it 😀

Two pencil cartoon characters with one pushing a shopping trolly
Two pencil cartoon characters with one pushing a shopping trolly
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Not often I go to the beach. 1st time in 3 years and its only 45 minutes away. Family lunch out in Nerja. Paella, what else? Was invited and very tempted to stay for the cocktail "happy hour" but common sense prevailed. I must be getting old. Returned home to plant strawberries🤣

A group of people sit around a table in a busy restaurant in Nerja, Spain
A group of people sit around a table in a busy restaurant in Nerja, Spain
Newly planted strawberries enjoying the afternoon sun
Newly planted strawberries enjoying the afternoon sun
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Few have said it as well as Bob Dylan: "Come you masters of war. You that build all the guns. You that build the death planes. You that build the big bombs. You that hide behind walls. You that hide behind desks. I just want you to know I can see through your masks...Let me ask you one question. Is your money that good? Will it buy you forgiveness, do you think that it could? I think you will find, when your death takes its toll, all the money you made will never buy back your soul."

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The cats decided they would come on the dog walk this morning

A black cat walks alongside an irrigation channel
A black cat walks alongside an irrigation channel
The head and front legs of a brown and white cat walking. Eyes concentrating on the vision ahead
The head and front legs of a brown and white cat walking. Eyes concentrating on the vision ahead
#catsofmastodon #cats #caturday
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Today's greenhouse harvest. Guess it's a Lettuce, Cucumber and Basil salad 😂

A table is filled with greenery from a garden. Lettuce, Cucumbers and basil leaves. To the rear (blurry) there is a cactus plant in a pot
A table is filled with greenery from a garden. Lettuce, Cucumbers and basil leaves. To the rear (blurry) there is a cactus plant in a pot
#gyo #growyourown #greenhouse #selfsufficiency #allotment #gardening #garden
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These beautiful bougainvillea seem to have attached themselves to one of our olive trees, in fact they are taking it over. But they do look stunning in the morning sunlight

Some bright red/purple bougainvillea plants are in the near left foreground. To the right a green path winds its way down to a sunlit area
Some bright red/purple bougainvillea plants are in the near left foreground. To the right a green path winds its way down to a sunlit area
#flowers #plants #spain #flower #flowerfriday
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Good morning all! A clear day here and you can see the sea from 30 km away. Too hazy to see Morocco, will have to wait for the colder air of autumn.

A view over green fields and trees towards a blue reservoir. To the left are high mountains and to the right the blue of sea and sky
A view over green fields and trees towards a blue reservoir. To the left are high mountains and to the right the blue of sea and sky
#spain #landscape #landscapephotography
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Whilst hiking on the "Ruta Medieval" through the Alpujarras today I came across this little magical section of forest with a waterfall illuminated through a gap in the tree foliage. The colour is due to the rich iron content in the water. Just stunning.

#waterfall #waterfallwednesday #landscape #landscapephotography #photography #spain #andalucia
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Some images taken today from inside the Alhambra Palace grounds in Granada.

The "Puerta de la Justicia" entrance to the palace ground. This has a large imposing gate with a horseshoe arch & entrance leading to the Palace of Carlos Quinto.
The "Puerta de la Justicia" entrance to the palace ground. This has a large imposing gate with a horseshoe arch & entrance leading to the Palace of Carlos Quinto.
The "Torre de Muhammad" and gardens lead to the Nastrid Palaces on the right. In the forground some colorful plants. behind the building is the Sacramonte area of Granada
The "Torre de Muhammad" and gardens lead to the Nastrid Palaces on the right. In the forground some colorful plants. behind the building is the Sacramonte area of Granada
An imposing entrance gate leads into the Palacio de Carlos Quinto of the Alhambra Palace in Granada. A small group of people stand out in the sunlit interior.
An imposing entrance gate leads into the Palacio de Carlos Quinto of the Alhambra Palace in Granada. A small group of people stand out in the sunlit interior.
Large imposing gate with a horseshoe arch & entrance leading to the Palace of Carlos Quinto.
Large imposing gate with a horseshoe arch & entrance leading to the Palace of Carlos Quinto.
#granada #spain #andalucia #alhambra #history
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Some street scenes from Granada today with a hiking group having a rest day off from the mountains. I'd forgotten how vibrant and photogenic the city is. It's frantic one moment yet utterly peaceful and beautiful the next. And, of course, always overlooked by the magnificent Alhambra Palace.

A narrow street scene with sun and shady areas dominating. To the rear rises the turrets of the Alhambra Palace fortress
A narrow street scene with sun and shady areas dominating. To the rear rises the turrets of the Alhambra Palace fortress
The turrets of the Alhambra Palace fortress area rise up into the blue sky. The palace is surrounded by green forests. In the foreground are some houses.
The turrets of the Alhambra Palace fortress area rise up into the blue sky. The palace is surrounded by green forests. In the foreground are some houses.
Another contrasting street scene of sun and shade, blue sky above
Another contrasting street scene of sun and shade, blue sky above
My hiking group sat on a wall beneath the Alhambra Palace
My hiking group sat on a wall beneath the Alhambra Palace
#granada #spain #andalucia #alhambra #history
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Morning all. An early morning dog walk for me because today, for one day only, I am heading out of my comfort zone into the big city (Granada).

This a photo of my town, Lanjarón.

A tree on a hill overlooks the spanish town of Lanjarón which lies below and to the right. Bright blue sky above
A tree on a hill overlooks the spanish town of Lanjarón which lies below and to the right. Bright blue sky above
#andalucia #spain #landscape #landscapephotography
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Well our little swimming pool to greenhouse conversion seems to be starting to pay off. The tomato plants are almost my height (1.8m) and we are waiting patiently for them to ripen. The cucumbers are ready to eat and delicious, as are the lettuce. Red and green peppers a bit behind but starting.

Our greenhouse (a "polytunnel" tent) full of plants. The large tomato plants are at the back, peppers, broccoli and chilli to the near right
Our greenhouse (a "polytunnel" tent) full of plants. The large tomato plants are at the back, peppers, broccoli and chilli to the near right
Cucumbers ready for eating
Cucumbers ready for eating
Green tomatoes hanging off a vine
Green tomatoes hanging off a vine
#selfsufficiency #greenhouse #growyourown #allotment #gardening #gyo
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Really terrifying stuff! In the Silvretta group in the municipality of Galtür (Austria) there was a big landslide on Sunday afternoon. In the area of the northwest flank of the southern Fluchthorn. Rocks thundered with full force over the Hochmoor Breites Wasser towards the Jamtalhütte.

Videos and report at
tirol.orf.at/stories/3211320/ (in German)

#mountains #landslide #alps
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Sunset last night over the spa town of Lanjarón

A small town in the foreground in the early evening dusk. Above colorful clouds formations
A small town in the foreground in the early evening dusk. Above colorful clouds formations
#andalucia #spain #sunset #skies
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Local early walk today for me and the doggies.

There is a hiking signpost with a town below in the background
There is a hiking signpost with a town below in the background
A white dog looks out over a town that is nestled in the valley below
A white dog looks out over a town that is nestled in the valley below
A white dog plays in an irrigation channel flowing with water
A white dog plays in an irrigation channel flowing with water
A Siberian husky dog trots happily along a dirt road. Another white dog behind. The sky is mainly white with clouds
A Siberian husky dog trots happily along a dirt road. Another white dog behind. The sky is mainly white with clouds
#spain #hiking #dogs #dogsofmastodon
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"A credible threat to (and from) commercial social network silos/1"
A thought provoking (and long) read about the proposed upcoming integration of Meta's P92/Barcelona into the Fediverse
By @oblomov

wok.oblomov.eu/tecnologia/cred

#activitypub #fediverse #meta #p92 #barcelona #eee #embraceextendextinguish
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I'm investigating the setting up of a small community for my local hiking group. A place we can share photos, arrange meets, discuss trips etc. Anybody got any suggestions or recommendations of what platform on the might suit?

#fediverse
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I wrote a blog about our hike yesterday.

"Underestimating difficulties on the Buitreras". Describes a very tough and tiring but ultimately exciting and enjoyable romp around Las Buitreras del Durcal.

elperronegro.com/posts/2023-06

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Hiking down the Rambla de Durcal on the western side of the Spain's Sierra Nevada range.

A group of walkers are coming down the right hand side of a wide but dry river bed. behind are steep cliffs that reach up into the mountains and have some trees at mid height
A group of walkers are coming down the right hand side of a wide but dry river bed. behind are steep cliffs that reach up into the mountains and have some trees at mid height
#hiking #walking #spain #andalucia #landscape #landscapephotography #photography
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A few photos from yesterday's very tough and tiring but ultimately exciting and enjoyable romp around Las Buitreras del Durcal. Amazing, spectacular scenery and just 20 minutes drive from home. N.B This is a tough hike and only suitable for those with a head for heights that have confident and secure footwork.

A group of hikers pass along a narrow sandy path. Up and to the left are some rocky mountain peaks
A group of hikers pass along a narrow sandy path. Up and to the left are some rocky mountain peaks
Hikers on the left stand on a narrow path whilst to the right cliffs drop off into an arid basin
Hikers on the left stand on a narrow path whilst to the right cliffs drop off into an arid basin
Hikers on a path with some green hills. Cloud and blue sky above
Hikers on a path with some green hills. Cloud and blue sky above
Some hikers have to surmount a small, awkward rock step.
Some hikers have to surmount a small, awkward rock step.
#hiking #walking #spain #andalucia #landscape #landscapephotography #photography
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From yesterday mornings ascent of the wonderful Alto del Calabozo 1651m, Sierra de Huetor, Granada

Some distant hills have big white clouds above them, surrounded by blue sky
Some distant hills have big white clouds above them, surrounded by blue sky
A person stands at the summit of a mountain. Distant views to big peaks with large clouds building above them
A person stands at the summit of a mountain. Distant views to big peaks with large clouds building above them
A person approaches the summit of a mountain. Forests stretch into the background to a white fire lookout on a hilltop
A person approaches the summit of a mountain. Forests stretch into the background to a white fire lookout on a hilltop
A hiker ascends stony ground in the bottom right. Forests stretch back to some distant rocky mountain summits
A hiker ascends stony ground in the bottom right. Forests stretch back to some distant rocky mountain summits
#hiking #walking #landscape #landscapephotography #spain
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The deserted forest

A mainly dark forest scene but with warm sunlight coming through the trees on the left
A mainly dark forest scene but with warm sunlight coming through the trees on the left
#silentsunday #nature #photography
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Some cracking views of Mulhacen 3482, highest summit in mainland Spain, surrounded by building cloud. 10 minutes after we took this the whole range was covered in thick gray cloud

A mountain summit in snow emerges from the surrounding clouds
A mountain summit in snow emerges from the surrounding clouds
A mountain summit in snow emerges from the surrounding clouds
A mountain summit in snow emerges from the surrounding clouds
A mountain summit in snow emerges from the surrounding clouds
A mountain summit in snow emerges from the surrounding clouds
#mountains #landscape #landscapephotography #spain #sierranevada #hiking #walking
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Early start on a new hill today. Alto Calabozo 1651m. Small in stature but bags of character. No trails, just a few cairns, goat tracks and bushwhacking to negotiate. It's obvious not many come here. The reward is the view south to the Sierra Nevada.

In the foreground some green tree tops. behind and some high snowy mountains with cloud around them
In the foreground some green tree tops. behind and some high snowy mountains with cloud around them
#sierranevada #spain #andalucia #landscape #landscapephotography #mountains
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Sights you love to see. Arrival of rain and thunderstorms

Some very dark thunder clouds are at the top of the image. below nestles a small town surrounded by green hillsides
Some very dark thunder clouds are at the top of the image. below nestles a small town surrounded by green hillsides
#spain #drought #clouds #andalucia #landscape #landscapephotography
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Using an old laptop to revisit Fedora 38 Linux desktop. Always liked this os but it seems to have come on leaps and bounds since I last used it. Very polished performer. Enjoying getting to know it again.

@fedora

#fedora38 #distros #linux #desktops
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Possible bad weather up high yesterday so we kept it to a low, short hike. The Ruta Peñuela Forestal in Lanjarón. Who knew such a treasure existed and so close to home. Early lunch in the bar though 😂

A group of hikers admire the view. Blue sky above
A group of hikers admire the view. Blue sky above
Some hikers on a dirt track in the foreground. In the middle distance lies a town. Behind are a range of mountains with clouds above them
Some hikers on a dirt track in the foreground. In the middle distance lies a town. Behind are a range of mountains with clouds above them
A signpost shows the way for a group of hikers following a trail down and to the left
A signpost shows the way for a group of hikers following a trail down and to the left
Hikers walk along a high trail to the right. A large green tree if to the left. Blue skies above
Hikers walk along a high trail to the right. A large green tree if to the left. Blue skies above
#hiking #walking #spain #andalucia #landscape #landscapephotography #outdoors
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Morning sunlight on the Tajo Colorado cliffs, opposite the Andalucian town of Lanjarón in the Alpujarra

To the left, some high cliffs bathed in morning sunlight whilst their gullies remain hidden in shadow
To the left, some high cliffs bathed in morning sunlight whilst their gullies remain hidden in shadow
#spain #landscape #landscapephotography
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When Arko sees me getting my camera out he normally turns around to show me his backside. This time however his mind was fixed on some distant objects, probably involving food. Front view much nicer 😂

A Siberian husky black and white dog stands in the left foreground. A path runs up to the right to a white building. Above are clouds and blue skies
A Siberian husky black and white dog stands in the left foreground. A path runs up to the right to a white building. Above are clouds and blue skies
#dogs #dogsofmastodon
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A profitable morning so far. Managed to implement Elasticlunr Search on my website with the help of @eleventy and belter.io/eleventy-search/

elperronegro.com/search/

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After the rain has gone

#lanjaron #spain #skies #clouds
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Today we are guiding a couple on Mulhacen. After a poor winter, snow-wise, it seems like things are looking up towards the end of May! 😂 Photos show the summit and clients descending the west flank to spend the night at the Refugio Caldera shelter which can be seen looming out of the mist. It's still winter folks!

A lady in purple jacket is deep in snow. behind her a man dressed in black and tracks in the snow leading back uphill
A lady in purple jacket is deep in snow. behind her a man dressed in black and tracks in the snow leading back uphill
A couple of hikers on the summit of Mulhacen mountains. There is a large cairn. Its looks cold, there is snow on the ground and threatening clouds around
A couple of hikers on the summit of Mulhacen mountains. There is a large cairn. Its looks cold, there is snow on the ground and threatening clouds around
The small hut of the Refugio de Caldera can be seen nestled in a hollow surrounded by cliffs. There is snow all around and grey clouds above
The small hut of the Refugio de Caldera can be seen nestled in a hollow surrounded by cliffs. There is snow all around and grey clouds above
#sierranevada #spain #hiking #walking #landscape #mountains #landscapephotography #winter #snow
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Had head down coding most of the day. Once you get into it it's almost meditational and robotic, so very therapeutic. Anybody else find this? And, then I get to a stage (10 hrs later) where the head just won't function and I need to shut off. This bit happens quickly. So, it's wine and pizza time 🍕 🍷

#webdev
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Klyuchevskaya Sopka 4835m and Kamen 4575m from the near the col just SW of Vulkan Sredniy 2978m. I had just made my way across the plateau from our base camp between the two mountains. It's a white and thoroughly unforgettable place and one day I would love to return but it's a harsh place when the weather turns.

In the foreground is a man dressed in green and yellow that stands out from the surrounding snow. At the back rise two snow clad, classic shaped, mountains. Blue skies
In the foreground is a man dressed in green and yellow that stands out from the surrounding snow. At the back rise two snow clad, classic shaped, mountains. Blue skies
#kamchatka #landscape #landscapephotography #photography #snow #mountains
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It's raining outside so I'm sat by the fireside recalling past images. Here's a blast from the past. Mt Fitzroy (Chalten) surrounded by huge lenticular clouds. Taken from the NE from the dirt track leading to Lago Desierto.

In the foreground a gate and dirt track lead to some green bushes. Behind rise some jagged mountains with huge circular lenticular clouds above them. Blue sky too
In the foreground a gate and dirt track lead to some green bushes. Behind rise some jagged mountains with huge circular lenticular clouds above them. Blue sky too
#patagonia #trekking #hiking #landscape #landscapephotography #photography #clouds
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Sunday morning lay in

An all white dog sits to the left if the bed, the husky to the right. Both stare at the camera
An all white dog sits to the left if the bed, the husky to the right. Both stare at the camera
#dogsofmasodon #dogs
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Came across this wonderful old tree in the gorge below Moclin last week. I'm not good enough on tree ID to know what type it is, but I just love the complicated way the vines interlink and become at one with the main trunk.

An old tree is intertwined with a complicated network of vines. Above, the tree sprouts green leaves
An old tree is intertwined with a complicated network of vines. Above, the tree sprouts green leaves
#trees #spain #andalucia #nature
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Fresh snow on the southern slopes of Mulhacen 3482m, the highest mountain in mainland Spain, this afternoon. Most welcome late season precipitation for the

In the foreground are green trees. Through the trees can be seen clouds. Through the clouds emerges a mountain with fresh snow on it.
In the foreground are green trees. Through the trees can be seen clouds. Through the clouds emerges a mountain with fresh snow on it.
#sierranevada #mountains #landscapes #landscapephotography #snow #weather #spain
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Linear hike from Ferreirola to Pampaneira after a stop for a tapa lunch in Capileira.

A group of hikers at the Tajo de Angel with clouds over the Sierra Nevada that rise behind
A group of hikers at the Tajo de Angel with clouds over the Sierra Nevada that rise behind
Some hikers in the sun on the right are just about to enter a dark shaded area of trees
Some hikers in the sun on the right are just about to enter a dark shaded area of trees
Some hikers on a path on the right passing along a green, tree lined valley, blue sky above
Some hikers on a path on the right passing along a green, tree lined valley, blue sky above
Hikers passing through the spanish village of Pitres. Narrow streets, blue sky and a spanish flag prominent
Hikers passing through the spanish village of Pitres. Narrow streets, blue sky and a spanish flag prominent
#alpujarras #spain #hiking #walking #landscape #landscapephotography
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Some quiet corners of some of our traditional Alpujarra villages. The roofs are built with traditional materials and some date back to the times of occupation by the Moors. Wonderful places to visit where time seems to have stood still

A narrow alleyway with old buildings on both sides leads to a sunlit exit of the street with green shrubs
A narrow alleyway with old buildings on both sides leads to a sunlit exit of the street with green shrubs
A narrow alleyway with old buildings on both sides leads to a sunlit exit. The roof is built with traditional materials
A narrow alleyway with old buildings on both sides leads to a sunlit exit. The roof is built with traditional materials
A tunnel through a street. The houses are brown white color and the roof of the tunnel is built with traditional materials.
A tunnel through a street. The houses are brown white color and the roof of the tunnel is built with traditional materials.
A narrow alleyway with old an building on the left and some open windows on the right. Flowers and colors adorn the sunlit building on the far right
A narrow alleyway with old an building on the left and some open windows on the right. Flowers and colors adorn the sunlit building on the far right
#alpujarras #spain #villages #history #buildings #andalucia
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Just had to stop and take this photo on my way to "work" this morning. The first rays of the sun are illuminating the Alpujarra towns of Bubion and Capileira. The Barranco de Poqueira remains in shade but the Sierra Nevada ridge rises behind with Veleta (3394m) prominent. Today out guiding with a Chris Stewart group between Ferreirola and Pampaneira via the towns/villages of Pitres, Capilerilla, Capileira and Bubion.

Two white hill villages appear in the morning sun. A deep valley to the left is in shade whilst further left the hillside is bathed in sunshine. In the distance some high mountains appear as a jagged line
Two white hill villages appear in the morning sun. A deep valley to the left is in shade whilst further left the hillside is bathed in sunshine. In the distance some high mountains appear as a jagged line
#hiking #spain #alpujarras #landscape #landscapephotography
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"The company might be a serial purchaser masquerading as Willy Wonka’s idea-factory — but at least Google was unequivocally Good At Search. Until they weren’t."

doctorow.medium.com/googles-ai

@pluralistic

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Gabi Fava admiring the magnificent Mt Fitzroy (Chalten) from our campsite alongside the Glacier Sur de Gorra Blanca, on our approach to the Patagonian Icecap

A man with green jacket is stood on a small rise below the giant mountain of Mt Fitzroy in Patagonia. Blue skies all around
A man with green jacket is stood on a small rise below the giant mountain of Mt Fitzroy in Patagonia. Blue skies all around
#patagonia #expeditions #mountains #mountaineer #landscape #landscapephotography #photography
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3 weeks ago we put a small polytunnel in our swimming pool. Did it to improve water efficiency in a smaller area. Yesterday evening we ate our first lettuce and the rest of the crops are shooting up. Tomatoes, red & green peppers, chilli, broccoli, cucumber all doing well. And, no problem with wild boar destroying the crops 😂

A small polytunnel is filled with green vegetables. Some light comes through in the centre section
A small polytunnel is filled with green vegetables. Some light comes through in the centre section
Chilli plants hanging off the plant
Chilli plants hanging off the plant
A green polytunnel is built inside of an old swimming pool.
A green polytunnel is built inside of an old swimming pool.
#allotment #selfsufficiency #growyourown #polytunnel
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Enjoyed reading this article by @murph explaining the very clearly

opensource.com/article/23/3/to

#fediverse

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