whitewater explosion,

Explosion of whitewater

The man had climbed over protective bars seve ral feet further back from the edge in his pursuit of the ultimate wake-up call and was fortunate to survive as the area was engulfed by water. Right across New South Wales, coastline was battered by similar waves ramped up by 50mph winds. Sydney Harbour was turned into a no-go zone for ferries after the Australian Bureau of Meteorology issued warnings of impending gales for most of the coast.

Specialist marine forecasting and surf camera service Coastalwatch said a rare weather event and the closeness of the low pressure system was the reason for the ocean’s violence. pic 3 Water/ ‘We had something called ‘captured fetch’ happen and it’s pretty rare here,’ chief forecaster Ben McCartney said. Waves are created when wind blows over the a certain area of the seas. This is called the fetch. A ‘captured fetch’ happens when a storm moves in the same direction of a fetch so that the wind keeps pushing the same waves following them. We’ve all splashed water over our face in a bid to wake up in the morning. But one Australian man has taken it to the extreme.Standing perilously close to the edge of a rock face, the fearless individual stood head-on with Mother Nature as she threw giant whitewater waves over Ben Buckler headland North Bondi Beach in Sydney yesterday.

Hopetoun Falls, Australia

Located five kilometres east of Beech Forest, Victoria, Australia Hopetoun Falls.The falls have a large set of well-built and maintained stairs that lead down a natural patio to a villu patafo very close to the foot of the waterfall. Hopetoun Falls plunges 30 m in a rectangular shape.

Traditional Boats of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Traditional Boats

Bangladesh Traditional Boats

Exhibition on ‘Traditional Boats of Bangladesh’ to be held at the Bangladesh National Museum, Nalinikanta Bhattashali Gallery from 23rd March to 19th April 2010.

The exhibition showcases several life size boats, over 50 different types of traditional model boats, which are handcrafted maintaining every single feature and detail of each type of boat, and depicts the daily lives of the traditional boat builders.

The exhibition is a part of Friendship’s Cultural Preservation Programe, which strives to conserve the heritage of traditional boat building in Bangladesh. We arrange exhibitions nationally and internationally to create awareness of this age-old tradition, build model boats using the same craftsmen and ancient technologies used to build the full-scale vessels, and our research and development section focuses on documenting techniques of building different types of boats and explores innovations in the sector. Our ultimate goal is to establish the first ‘Living Museum on the Boats of Bengal’ in the country.

Nature

Different Types of Flowers and History of Flower Arrangements

How many times have you admired a beautiful flower arrangement or been given one by that special person in your life? Have you ever wondered just how the art of flower arrangements came about? Were they only meant to be given on special occasions? Do women only get to enjoy flower arrangements? These are only a few questions I myself have asked, and hopefully in the following paragraphs can answer them for you.

Flower arrangements have been around for centuries and are meant to be a part of every person’s life, be they male or female. At one time in society, however, flower arrangements were often associated with women. After all, flowers are beautiful and women tend to adore things of beauty. Plus our culture seemed to think that if a power tool was not involved than it couldn’t be a manly pursuit. But if we look back at the history of flower arrangements, we find that both men and women have enjoyed this creative pursuit. Historical records indicate that the ancient Egyptians placed cut flowers in vases. In addition, flower arrangements were an important component of their culture, and highly stylized arrangements were used during burials, for processions, and simply as table decorations as well.

The flowers used for the arrangements made by the ancient Egyptians were carefully selected according to their symbolic meaning, with an emphasis placed on religious meaning. The lotus flower or water lily, forexample, is considered to be sacred to the Goddess Isis. Therefore, this flower was often included in flower arrangements. Other flowers that were popular during ancient Egyptian times included the papyrus plant and the palm tree. Many other flowers are routinely found in the tombs of the ancient Egyptians as well. Garlands of flowers were worn by loved ones and left at the tombs of the ancient Egyptians just as many people leave flowers at a cemetery today. Some of these include the blue scilla, the poppy-flowered anemone, the Iris Sibirice, the delphinium, the narcissus and the rose. Continuing our journey thru history we come upon the Greeks and Romans who also had a passion for flowers, though they did not often use vases or pots. Rather, they concentrated more on making garlands and wreaths. They also enjoyed tossing petals onto the floor and onto beds. Like the Egyptians, the Greeks and the Romans had their preferences when it came to the flowers and foliage they used.

Followers of Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian thinking all routinely placed cut flowers at their altars. This practice dates back to at least 618-906 A.D. In addition to placing the cut flowers in water at their temples, the ancient Chinese showed their love and appreciation for flowers in other ways as well. This includes creating paintings, carvings, and embroidered items with depictions of flowers. These paintings can be found on vases, plates, scrolls and even silk fabrics. The carvings made by the ancient Chinese are made with many different types of materials, including wood, bronze, jade, and ivory.Since Buddhist teachings would not allow the taking of a life of any form, religious practitioners worked sparingly when taking cuttings from plants. In addition, the flowers and leaves that were used to make basket arrangements were carefully selected based on their symbolic meaning. As an example, the bamboo, the peach tree, and the pear tree were used to symbolize the importance of living a long life. Other flowers, such as the tiger lily, the pomegranate and the orchid, symbolized fertility. The most honored of all flowers, however, was the peony. This flower, which is referred to as being known as the “king of flowers,” symbolized wealth, good fortune,and high position. Today the

art of flower arranging is still enjoyed by men and women around the world. Whether chosen for symbolism or for pure beauty, flowers can bring joy and beauty for just about ansituation.Receiving a flower arrangement today is not just thought of as a female thing. Many arrangements are geared for and given to males for various occasions such as birthdays,anniversaries, promotions and any other special occasion one can think of. These flowers are accepted by the male with just as much enthusiasm and joy as their female counterpart. After all, a flower arrangement is a thing of beauty for all to enjoy, be they male or female.

Painting and abstract art 1

Abstract Art and Painting image:

abstract art is one without a recognisable subject, one which doesn't relate to anything external or try to "look like" something. Instead the colour and form(and often the materials and support) are the subject of the abstract painting. It's completely non-objective ornon representational.
abstract painting is the most difficult. It demands that you know how to draw well, that you have a heightened sensitivity for composition and for colours, and that you be a true poet. This last is essential."Abstract art that is more fluid (and where the apparent spontaneity often belies careful planning and execution),such as the abstract art of Kandinsky or Pollock.And A further distinction tends to be made between abstract art which is geometric, such as the work of Mondrian.In Western art history, the break from the notion that a painting had to represent something happened in the early 20th century. Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism and other art movements of the time all contributed by breaking the "rules" of art followed since The Renaissance. Impressionism saw painters not "finishing" their paintings. The Fauvists used colour in a non-realistic way. Cubism introduced theidea of painting an object from more than one view point. From all of these the idea developed that colour, line, form, and texture could be the "subject" of the painting.