Amanita vaginata, commonly known as the grisette, is an edible mushroom in the Amanitaceae family of fungi.Although not poisonous, most authors advise against consumption due to the possibility of mistaking other poisonous species of Amanita for it. I agree: with mushrooms need to be very cautious ..!This small amanita vaginata, newborn, I photographed in Sardinia (Italy). Photo © Daniela Serra 2016 – All Rights Reserved
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The butterfly effect. “Does the flap of a butterfly’s wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas?”The butterfly effect is the concept that small causes can have large effects……Fascinating theory … but beautiful butterfly!(Source Wikipedia)Photo © Daniela Serra 2016 – All Rights Reserved
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Cagliari, sunset in the Santa Gilla Lagoon. This area is noteworthy not only for its historical heritage: most importantly, on account of its precious ecosystem, it has been declared a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. This area is noteworthy not only for its historical heritage: most importantly, on account of its precious ecosystem, it has been declared a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.sourcehttp://www.sardegnaturismo.it/en/point-of-interest/stagno-di-cagliari
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Santorini : The Churches. . . Santorini’s churches are defined by anonymous vernacular architecture . The island has over 600 churches and chapels. These are simple, square edifices, mostly done in a sparse white. Without any particular ornamentation. Churches forman integral part of the island architecture with different typologies and influences evident. The churches and the chapels of Oia are white and blue domed in general . The area of Oia, hosts around 70 churches and many of the churches were dedicated to sailors.Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved
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“Your attitude is like a box of crayons that color your world. Constantly color your picture gray, and your picture will always be bleak. Try adding some bright colors to the picture by including humor, and your picture begins to lighten up. “ (Allen Klein). . . . . . . Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved
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Yellow!In the meaning of colors, yellow inspires original thought and inquisitiveness. Yellow is creative from a mental aspect, the color of new ideas, helping us to find new ways of doing things. It is the practical thinker, not the dreamer.This is my yellow flower.
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Greater flamingo”Genti arrubia”, the red people. So they are called in Sardinia (Italy) flamingos that you can see close up in different wetlands of the island such as the one in the Molentargius park in the city of Cagliari where now, these elegant birds, are at home! . Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved
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The Piazza dei Miracoli or Piazza of Miracles is a walled 8.87-hectare area located in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy, recognized as an important center of European medieval art and one of the finest architectural complexes in the world.
The square is dominated by four great religious edifices: the Pisa Cathedral, the Pisa Baptistry, the Leaning Tower ( the Bell Tower), and the Camposanto Monumentale (Monumental Cemetery) founded in 1277 by Giovanni di Simone.
The name “Piazza dei Miracoli” was coined by the Italian writer and poet Gabriele d’Annunzio who, in his novel “Forse che sì forse che no” (1910), described the square as the “prato dei Miracoli,” or “meadow of miracles”.
In 1987, the whole square was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ….. ….. …
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Santorini. Cats.The Aegean cat is a naturally occurring landrace of domesticated cat originating from the Cycladic islands. It is known to be the only native Greek variety, and is one of oldest domensticated cat breeds. . . . . Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved
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“Every great architect is – necessarily – a great poet. He must be a great original interpreter of his time, his day, his age.” (Frank Lloyd Wright)This is the architecture of neofuturistic architect Santiago Calatrava in Valencia. The “City of Arts and Sciences” with its futuristic buildings is the most important modern tourist destination in the city of Valencia and one of the 12 Treasures of Spain.Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved
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