#Desert Peaks national Monument

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The Guardian. This old tree has long since bit the dust. But on the Pine Tree Trail she’s a maker to all those who have been along the trail before. Tall and defiant she stands but I always wonder what she looked like full of leaves. Only the cowboys and natives know now. In the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Doña Ana Co, NM. Photo: Taylor Axtell (Aug 2023) :: [Robert Scott Horton]

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There is a pattern to the universe and everything in it, and there are knowledge systems and traditions that follow this pattern to maintain balance, to keep the temptations of narcissism in check. But recent traditions have emerged that break down creation systems like a virus, infecting complex patterns with artificial simplicity, exercising a civilizing control over what some see as chaos. The Sumerians started it. The Romans perfected it. The Anglosphere inherited it. The world is now mired in it. The war between good and evil is in reality an imposition of stupidity and simplicity over wisdom and complexity.

Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World by Tyson Yunkaporta[via alive on all channels]

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Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, New Mexico

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Snow Covered Peaks of the San Jacinto Mountains by Mark Stevens Via Flickr: While at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway with a view looking to the southwest to snow covered ridges and peaks of the San Jacinto Mountains. My thought on composing this image was to take advantage of the way the canyon to my front channeled the view leading up to those distant ridges and peaks. I kept a portion of the blue skies above as I felt it helped to highlight those mountains. The rest was ensuring that I metered the image properly to not below any highlights, while still being able to pull out the nearby shadowed areas later in post production.

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Mount San Jacinto

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Sotol Forest Panorama by BongoInc Via Flickr: Aguirre Springs Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument New Mexico

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OH OH OK I GOT A QUESTION. whats the youngest like, volcano in the san francisco volcanic field

Sunset Crater!!!!!!!!! My favorite volcano everrrrrr, it erupted around the year 1050 so it's very recent in geologic terms - it's about 950 years old. It also means the San Francisco volcanic field is still active (not Sunset Crater though, that is a cinder cone so they only erupt once and then it's over - we call that a monogenetic volcano). Sunset Crater National Monument is managed by the NPS near Flagstaff. The red is from oxidized basalt (contains iron). Also, the Sinagua people in the area witnessed the eruption, safely evacuated, and eventually relocated to areas like Wupatki and Walnut Canyon due to volcanic soil allowing the areas to be farmable. I am a volcanologist so I understand the in-depth geology of Sunset Crater better than the historical and cultural significance, but I do recommend doing your own reading on it if that interests you too cuz I always think it's incredibly neat how human and volcanoes are so intertwined with one another, one way or another.

btw...Sunset Crater also makes a lot of "cameos" in my story Uranium Rush cuz the fictional town of Sandstone Springs is nearby it. If you ever see me draw a reddish looking volcano cone in the desert that isn't the San Francisco Peaks (Very large, jagged, has snow) it's most likely Sunset Crater! Anyways...from my understanding, every hill in Northeast Arizona is actually a cinder cone, so I think that is super neat...and there's like 600 of them in the area.

Also, SP Crater is the 2nd youngest at about 5.5k - 6.0k years old, still seems pristine bc its crater rim is compose of resistant lava. (Sunset Crater has a tiny bit of crater collapse which you can see on the left side in the previous image)

Thank you so much for the ask!

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I played Kaveh's Hangout and I'm being haunted by him now 💀

Anyways I want to write Kirara but I already know I'll focus on her being a nekomata more than anything else xd

Also Comrade um.

I'm not being rude I hope but could you please tell me what some of the things in Sumeru are based off? I really want to know more :D

Kaveh's hangout was SO good one of the few hangouts that didn't bore me and it was better than even some of the story quests <3

You aren't being rude at all! There are so many things I don't know where to start lmao but the biggest thing I can think of is that Sumeru being a nation full of scholars is a reference to the islamic golden age where scholars would come to baghdad to seek knowledge.

Oh the topic of Kaveh, he is inspired by Kaveh the Blacksmith who is a famous persian (and kurdish) mythological character and is a symbol of resistance and unity against despotic foreign rulers in Iran. All of Kaveh's architecture designs (especially palace of alcazarzaray) have strong elements of persian architecture, and it's the same for the designs on his attacks! His constellations are also named after historical monuments is iran :3

Faruzan (whose name is inspired by the femine Foruzan and the masculine Farzan), there's also the term Firouzeh which is this beautiful turquoise that is seen in her character design color.

Her idle animations are a reference to the Persian Polymath Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, also known as the father of algebra. In her idle animation, when she's thinking if you decrypt it, this is what you'll get! All of it is a reference to "kitab al jabr and muqabla" written by Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi himself.

And the dress she's wearing is a reference to persian architecture such as these, and the last picture is from a place called Shah Cheghrah, while her skirt style and shoes are from the Qajar period.

After her we have the man himself, Al-Haitham! He is inspired by the great iraqi mathematician, astronomer, and physicist Hasan ibn Al-Haytham from the Golden Age of Islam, and is also widely known as the father of optics!

Remember in the Archon quest when Alhaitham had to fake insanity? It's actually similar to something that happened to Hasan ibn Al-Haytham! He was invited by the cruel ruler Al-Hakim (later known as the Mad Caliph, I believe) to Egypt with a scheme to control the waters of the Nile, which is an impossible feat to do.

Although he failed to do what al-Hakim asked him to, he was still rewarded with an official government post. The more al-Hakim became more erratic, Ibn al-Haytham believed that his life would be in danger so he feigned madness to be relieved of his post!

Now on to al-Haitham's design. He has a few eye shaped deigns across his clothes which are again a reference to Ibn al-Haytham's study on optics. And his burst animation is showing light refelcting from mirrors, a reference to ibn Al-Haytham's research in light. His shoes are called babouche and worn by both men and women! Also, his name Alhaitham means "hawk", an animal that is seen as powerful figures in arabian cultures since they represents vitality and heroism, and the hawk is seen in his constellation!

Chinvat Ravine is persian and references Zoroastrianism, Ashavan Realm is sanskrit and means something along the lines of "forest with life", Ghanda Vil is a reference to hinduism and is inspired by Gandhamardan Hills located in India and is known for medicinal plants.

Mt. Damavand is a real mountain and it's considered the highest peak in Iran and Western Asia, and it's also important in folklore and mythology because it was the mythical place that was a prison to the three headed, three jawed and six eyed dragon Azhi Dahak.

A place inside the robot in the newest desert region is called Madinat-Al-Nuhas which is a reference to the Arabian the folktale city of brass!

Gate of Zulqarnain means gate of the two horned in arabic, and it's a reference to Dhu al-Qarnain who was a righteous king that travels to east and west and sets up a barrier between a certain people and Yajuj and Majuj (remember Wadi-al Majuj on the map? 😉).

House of Daena is a reference to the Grand Library of Baghdad, and Port Ormos refers to Port Hormuz that is set up on the Persian Gulf!

There are way too many are names but all of them are reference to religions/and languages!

Areas aside, the Dance of Sebzorous is based on the Iranian(and kurdish etc) New Year celebration called Newroz which celebrates the incoming of spring/life. And the dance that Nilou does is a Persian Court Dance! And her being thwarted by the Akademiya, thus "arts" being considered illegal and then her dancing in front of the Akademiya paint a picture of the current Iran where women dance in the streets in retaliation to the government. Nilou's ovarall character represents the struggles and oppression iranian women face from a government that seeks to discourage women pursuing arts and their passions.

Also remember Farris, the man who gave Yalda candies to children? He is inspired Amou Newroz (uncle Newroz) who gives candies to children. Yalda is also a term taken from the "night of Yalda" tradition which celebrated the longest night in winter (My family says 21/12 is Yalda night lol).

Moving on to the Khaverna of Good and Evil, Khvarena is a concept in Zoroastrianism and broadly emboies "glory" and "splendor". Pari is a term that quite literally means fairy in my language lolol. Anyways, Pari are originally creatures from Zoroastrianism. Originally, pari were considered as "witch" and "sorceress" but their role in mythology shifted completely in later times, and they were then considered was beautiful, feminine entities that are fundamentally good in nature.

Sorush (called so in New Persian) is a being of Yazata (divine being/creature) in Zoroastrianism and is one of the three guardians of Chinvat Ravine (bridge of judgement) along with Rashnu and Mihir. In Shahnameh, which is a collection of epic poems of Iranian mythology by the Persian poet Ferdowsi and retells man stories from Zoroastrian scripture, Sorush appears as a Pari (now benevolent creatures) to warn the Iranian king Siyamak about a calamity.

In the game, Sorush calls the Traveller Yasnapati. Yasna can be translated somewhat to "ritual", "sacrifice", and "worship". So Yasnapati in the Avestan language is "lord of ritual" which is a reference to the orginal scripture in which Sorush himself is callled "ritual lord". There are so many other things about the other Pari like Rashnu and Mihir and Zurvan but I think this has gotten pretty long enough 💀

But for funsies, Jar Jar is merely a reference to JarJar Binks from Star Wars lol.

Anyways, I hope this all helps! There are so many other things worth talking about, but I think this is enough for now lol

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There are several natural springs in the Organ #Mountains. They provide a source of precious water in an otherwise parched landscape. As a result, the area is one of the most botanically diverse ecosystems of any mountain range in New Mexico.

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Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, New Mexico.

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GOT: David Benjamin Sherry - Sotol Cactus, Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, New Mexico, 2017

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Art Exhibition review: Ajyal Exhibition

This is a review of the art exhibition Ajyal that was opened on the 30th of April at the Bahraini women’s monument Athar. This gallery is supposed to represent the diversity of art and artists through generations in Bahrain. It is run by the Bahrain Art Society. How ever the gallery wasn’t limited to Bahraini Artists only, it included other nationalities.

There are many well known names amongst the artists participating here, naturally because the Bahrain Art Society is The Sponsor. One of which, Adnan AL Ahmed, who presented his infamous style with a bit of a masculine twist this time. His style I’d describe to be his own twist on cubism. The same firm clean look you’d come to expect from a typical cubist but with some streamlined shapes where the mostly female figures would be. His work in this exhibition is called (I and the storm, oil on canvas) which features a male figure but also a dynamic balanced composition that portraits an emotional scene, which the artist is no stranger to.

Another well known name is Abbas Almosawi, who presented (deers in the wild, acrylic on canvas) and (horses in the desert, acrylic on canvas) which are his typical landscape impressionism that needs no introduction. Brilliant understanding of color with the vibrant and lively shades and tones that provide high contrast and visual interest. The delicate well calculated brushstrokes that bring texture, like the texture of the sand hills that feels so real. Both works have a focal point on the animals but upon drifting away from that point you will have a pleasant journey through the lines of the painting guiding you back where you were, such strong composition.

Nabeela Alkhayyer is another landscape artist but far more abstractionist. She presents gorgeous bodies of water with a lot of creative ways. She creates the waves of the water with gesso on the canvas and lets the cracks and rips happen as the primer dries, and the results are unique and eye catching.  She also manages to pull us in further with the saturated pallets of blues and greens for the vast spaces of water, and the casual oranges and reds to break the pattern every once in a while. In total we get an image of the body of water but through a unique lens that adds the emotion to the scene.

Mariam Bukhamsin had 2 paintings on display. Both acrylic on canvas and tackle the subject of a female figure in space. Such a simple idea but with addition of other elements like a spiral or other floating objects gives movement and dynamics and the effect of floating. The usage of the light sources balances the composition and provides a strong focal point as well.

The work of Jamal Alyousif Is truly captivating. I am not an expert on sculptures but (emergence II, stainless steel) pulled my eyes with its duality. The idea of movement and freedom something so dynamic and stream lined is being represented buy a stiff material that looks like prison bars. Despite that the human figure has a great deal of dynamics that peak through those angular shapes and forms.

Over all, I personally think that there is a great deal of diversity in art styles in this gallery. How ever it leans more towards the more modern and contemporary art styles. While there are artist that chose to portrait more traditional subject matter it was done through a current style like the artist Abdullah  Almuharraqi  and Herz Albanki.

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Starry portrait of New Mexico’s favorite hiker. (I’m not a state rep. All opinions are my own. It’s true though. 😉) What you don’t see in this picture is my fingers going numb, because I had to repeatedly take off my gloves to adjust my camera throughout the night. This is around the moment when the 20° temperature had finally become too much. The pain as they started to warm and the feeling came back was excruciating to say the least. While in the car on the way home, I found out my thick gloves had an internal set of thinner gloves. 🙃 I thought they were just a fluffy liner until I felt the velcro. 🙃🙃🙃 Anywho, I like this picture a lot. I hope you do, too! 😃😃😃 - - - - - #newmexico #visitlascruces #organmountains #NewMexicoTrue #NMTrue #nikoncreators #newmexico_igers #divine_deserts #desert #snow #nikonnofilter #nmtravelbeauty #nmoutside #visuelearth #adventureisoutthere #southwest #purelascruces #NewMexicolife #instagramersnm #yourshotphotographer #MTNfolk #portrait #newmexiconomad #landscapephotography #nikonoutdoors #snowphotography #newmexicomagazine #scenicsouthernnm2023 #z7ii #zcreators (at Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co4_nWxrgi2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Ute Peak, The Knees, East Toe, and Other Peaks and Ranges of the Colorado Plateau and Ute Mountain Area by Mark Stevens Via Flickr: A view looking to the northeast while walking around and exploring the Four Corners Monument area. My thought on composing this image was to use some high ground I was located on and capture was sweeping view across this high desert landscape. I wanted to use the mountains off in the distance as a backdrop for the setting and have a more or less balanced, leveled-on view with the horizon off in the distance. The blue skies and clouds would be that color contrast to complement the earth-tones in the lower portion of the image.

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India Travel Guide

Complete India Travel Guide 

Traveling to India is not just another travel adventure. It’s a place where traditions have lasted forever, cities speak life, and topography speaks volumes about the human race in terms of beauty or ugliness. And for that reason, it stands out as a unique combination of culture, spirituality and fun overload. If you are planning on going to the mighty Himalayas or Delhi and Mumbai’s busy streets or Taj Mahal-like historical sites or sunny beaches of Goa, you need this India travel guide as your companion for the duration. Related guide gives details which can help potential visitors understand how to choose their destinations, get around the country (including best modes of transport) with ease and use their limited time budget.

Why Travel to India?

India is a country which makes anybody fall in love due to its variety. This nation has an incredible blend between traditional and modern things. India’s list of attractions never gets exhausted starting from spiritual traveling prayers through wildlife traveling safaris to yoga retreats and active trade areas.

Cultural Heritage: It possesses a long-established civilization that has been existing for several millennia. An immersive experience into the history of India is provided to travelers through temples, palaces, forts, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in different parts of the country.

Diverse Landscapes: India offers geography with every kind of terrain such as deserts in Rajasthan or greenery in Kerala or snow-clad peaks in Himachal Pradesh or buff beaches on Andaman Islands.

Spirituality and Wellness: India is home to yoga, Ayurveda and many more ancient practices aimed at promoting health for those who are looking for spirituality and good life.

Wildlife and Nature: For nature lovers or wildlife enthusiasts, India is a heavenly land. It shelters tigers, elephants, rhinos and other exotic faunas at its national parks like Jim Corbett, Ranthambore and Kaziranga.

Top India Travel Destinations

When it comes to planning your India tour, there are a few must-visit destinations that should top your list.

Delhi:

The heart of India, Delhi serves as its capital city. It is a multi-dimensional city characterized by a mix of ancient and modern attractions which makes it a bustling metropolis. Delhi could have anything from the mighty Red Fort to Chandni Chowk, a vibrant center marketplace that keeps on amazing people.

Agra:

No trip to India would ever be complete without visiting Agra’s iconic Taj Mahal. It is a breathtaking monument that depicts love and thus leaves every traveler awed; it is also a UNESCO World Heritage site as well as being one among the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Jaipur:

The famous Pink City in Rajasthan is known for its grand palaces, forts, and temples too as being the portal to Rajasthan. Various treasures scattered across this city include Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort or City Palace among others.

Goa:

When looking for sun, sand and sea then Goa serves best. It is India’s topmost beach destination since it is characterized by the laid back atmosphere together with golden sands and a bustling nightlife.

Kerala:

Renowned for its peaceful backwaters, verdant tea plantations, and Ayurvedic wellness retreats, Kerala provides an idyllic getaway into nature. You could visit Munnar hill station where touristic activities abound or take a sip on some tender coconut water while reclining on Kovalam beaches.

Varanasi:

You can find many pilgrims performing rituals or bathing themselves at Ganges riverbanks in Varanasi which makes it one of India’s holiest towns located alongside this sacred river making it sacred themselves too; this makes it important both spiritually as well as culturally; during festive seasons pilgrims flock here to immerse themselves in what they believe are holy waters while paying tributes to their deities.

India Travel Tips

Visa Requirements: Every foreign tourist needs a visa to enter India. The process is simple with e-visas being available for the majority of nationalities.

Transportation: There is an extensive transportation network in India which comprises trains, buses and domestic flights. For example Indian Railways is a common mode of traveling that provides everything from cheap sleeper classes to luxurious trains such as the Maharajas’ Express.

Health and Safety: Drink plenty of water, stay away from street food initially and bring hand sanitizers to diminish health hazards. India is generally safe for tourists however, women visitors should take additional precautions like dressing modestly and avoiding isolated places after dark.

Cultural Etiquette: India houses several cultures and traditions that are diverse. In particular, it’s important to conform to local customs especially when at places of worship where removing shoes before entering a temple or mosque, dressing conservatively or asking permission before taking photos are basic protocols one must adhere to.

Currency: The Indian Rupee (INR) serves as the currency for India ATMs are extensively found within towns; still carrying some cash is advisable once you reach the countryside.

Climate: Across India, there is immense variation in the climate. The months of October to March are generally perfect for the majority of Indian states, whereas summers (April to June) sometimes experience unbearable temperatures in areas found near sea level. During the rainy period between June and September, the country experiences torrential downpours more frequently along its coasts and hilly terrains.

Unique Experiences in India

Yoga and Meditation: The most incredible yoga experience awaits you in India regardless if you are just starting or have been practicing for a long time. Among the leading places where one can go on yoga and meditation retreats are Rishikesh and Kerala.

Houseboat Stay in Kerala: One unique thing about cruising along Kerala’s backwaters using traditional houseboats is enjoying its natural setting peacefully.

Camel Safari in Rajasthan: You can go on a camel safari to see the vast desert landscapes of Rajasthan. Particularly at sundown, the Thar Desert offers some amazing views.

Ayurveda: Ayurveda is an old healing system based on holism which originated from the Indian subcontinent. Watch yourself get relaxed through Ayurvedic treatments and therapies offered by wellness resorts and spas located in the state of Kerala.

Attend a Festival: What characterized India are its colorful celebrations (festivals). Diwali (the Festival of Lights) and Holi (Festival of Colors) remain among the biggest celebrations that bring visitors from different parts of the globe.

India Tour Packages

It is thereby a good idea to book a package holiday to India since there won’t be any need for stress when planning the journey. Swan Tours has various tour packages in India that cater to different interests and budgets whether you are interested in visiting the Golden triangle tour (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur), Goa beaches or the calm countryside of Kerala.

Golden Triangle Tour: As the name suggests, this classic tour connects Delhi, Agra and Jaipur through some of the most famous tourist destinations in India. The package is a perfect introduction to rich Indian history as well as its diverse heritage.

Kerala Backwaters: A relaxing tour which includes exploring the backwaters of Kerala, visiting spice plantations and enjoying a wellness retreat at a spa.

Rajasthan Heritage Tour: Discover royal palaces and forts in Rajasthan by visiting cities such as Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaipur.

North India Spiritual Tour: In this spiritual heartland of India you will find Varanasi, Rishikesh & Haridwar where the rituals & traditions are performed on this sacred ground.

South India Temple Tour: This South India tour includes visits to the major temples located in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka which are known for their intricate carvings and historical importance.

Conclusion

There are many places in India which are of great historical importance like Bodhgaya. Where the Buddha attained enlightenment, Khajuraho temples depicting erotic art and Ajanta and Ellora caves adorned with rock-cut sculptures and paintings etc. That’s not all; one may also visit modern cities such as Delhi and Mumbai to see how fast the country is developing when compared to others within its region.

Prepared to witness the magic of India and create unforgettable memories aided by Swan Tours, your one of the best travel agents in India.

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Soledad Canyon View by BongoInc Via Flickr: Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument New Mexico