AUTOGRAPHS

Most Beautiful Places on Earth – Part 1

– Anik, December 2010

http://maverickstartsblogging.blogspot.com/

 

The planet Earth, as we know it, contains many beautiful places that can mesmerize the onlookers. I will make an attempt to bring forward the beauty of the planet in front of your eyes. I will cover the places that I miss in the next part of this article.

Kashmir, India

It is a disputed territory, claimed by both India and Pakistan, with some areas also claimed by China.

Currently, the name Kashmir is used for the area that includes the Indian administered state of Jammu and Kashmir (Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh), the Pakistani administered Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir, and the Chinese-administered regions of Aksai Chin and the Trans-Karakoram Tract. The United Nations and other local entities use the designation Jammu and Kashmir for this area.

 

Alps, Switzerland

The Alps mountain range in Switzerland is well known for its scenic beauty.

 

 

Grand Canyon, USA

The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is largely contained within theGrand Canyon National Park, one of the first national parks in the United States. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of preservation of the Grand Canyon area, and visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery.

 

 

The Taiga forest

The boreal forest, or taiga, supports a large range of animals. Canada’s boreal forest includes 85 species ofmammals, 130 species of fish, and an estimated 32,000 species of insects.[27] Insects play a critical role as pollinators, decomposers and as a part of the food chain; many nesting birds rely on them for food. The cold winters and short summers make the taiga a challenging biome for reptiles and amphibians, which depend on environmental conditions to regulate their body temperatures, and there are only a few species in the boreal forest. Some hibernate underground in winter.

The taiga is home to a number of large herbivorous mammals, such as moose and reindeer/caribou. Some areas of the more southern closed boreal forest also have populations of other deer species such as the elk (wapiti) and roe deer.[28][29] There is also a range of rodent species, including beaver, squirrel,mountain hare, snowshoe hare and vole. These species have evolved to survive the harsh winters in their native ranges. Some larger mammals, such asbears, eat heartily during the summer in order to gain weight, and then go into hibernation during the winter. Other animals have adapted layers of fur or feathers to insulate them from the cold.

A number of wildlife species threatened or endangered with extinction can be found in the Canadian boreal forest, including woodland caribou, American black bear, grizzly bear and wolverine. Habitat loss, mainly due to logging, is the primary cause of decline for these species.

Due to the climate, carnivorous diets are an inefficient means of obtaining energy; energy is limited, and most energy is lost between trophic levels. Predatory birds (owls and eagles) and other smaller carnivores, including foxes and weasels, feed on the rodents. Larger carnivores, such as lynx and wolves, prey on the larger animals. Omnivores, such as bears and raccoons are fairly common, sometimes picking through human garbage.

More than 300 species of birds have their nesting grounds in the taiga.[30] This includes Siberian Thrush, White-throated Sparrow and Black-throated Green Warbler, migrate to this habitat to take advantage of the long summer days and abundance of insects found around the numerous bogs and lakes. Of the 300 species of birds that summer in the taiga, only 30 stay for the winter.[31] These are either carrion-feeding or large raptors that can take live mammal prey, including Golden Eagle, Rough-legged Buzzard, and Raven, or else seed-eating birds, including several species of grouse andcrossbills.

 

 

 

 

Tibet

Tibet boasts a long and illustrious history, its people steeped in a rich, awe-inspiring culture, a religion that is  both all-encompassing and mysterious. From Latin America and Africa to neighbouring India, activists are highlighting the plight of Tibetans and giving life to the Dalai Lama’s words: “We all have a common responsibility for our world and are connected with everything in it.”

Last year highlighted Tibet in many ways because of the Chinese government’s callous response to peaceful demonstrations in Tibet. The crack-down in Tibet in 2009 continues with mass human rights violations a matter of serious concern.

Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in northern China, built originally to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire against intrusions by various nomadic groups. Several walls have been built since the 5th century BC that are referred to collectively as the Great Wall, which has been rebuilt and maintained from the 5th century BC through the 16th century. One of the most famous is the wall built between 220–206 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Little of that wall remains; the majority of the existing wall was built during the Ming Dynasty.
The Great Wall stretches from Shanhaiguan in the east, to Lop Nur in the west, along an arc that roughly delineates the southern edge of Inner Mongolia. The most comprehensive archaeological survey, using advanced technologies, has recently concluded that the entire Great Wall, with all of its branches, stretches for 8,851.8 km (5,500.3 mi). This is made up of 6,259.6 km (3,889.5 mi) sections of actual wall, 359.7 km (223.5 mi) of trenches and 2,232.5 km (1,387.2 mi) of natural defensive barriers such as hills and rivers.

 

Man Sarovar/ Shangri La

Lake Manasarovar lies at 4,556 m (14947.5 ft) above mean sea level, making it the highest freshwater lake in the world. [1] It is relatively round in shape with a circumference of 88 kilometres (55 mi). Its depth is 90 m (300 ft) and its surface area is 320 square kilometres (120 sq mi). The lake freezes in winter and melts only in the spring. It is connected to nearby Lake Rakshastal by the natural Ganga Chhu channel. Manasarovar is the source of the Sutlej River which is the easternmost large tributary of the Indus. Nearby are the sources of the Brahmaputra River, the Indus River, and the Karnali River(Ghaghara) which is an important tributary of the Ganges River, so this region is the hydrographic nexus of the Himalaya.

 

 

Niagara Falls

The Niagara Falls are voluminous waterfalls on the Niagara River, straddling the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. The falls are 17 miles (27 km) north-northwest of Buffalo, New York and 75 miles (121 km) south-southeast of Toronto, Ontario, between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York. Niagara Falls is composed of two major sections separated by Goat Island: the Horseshoe Falls, which today is entirely on the Canadian side of the border,[1] and the American Falls on the American side. The smaller Bridal Veil Falls are also located on the American side, separated from the main falls by Luna Island. Niagara Falls were formed when glaciers receded at the end of the Wisconsin glaciation (the last ice age), and water from the newly formed Great Lakes carved a path through the Niagara Escarpment en route to the Atlantic Ocean. While not exceptionally high, the Niagara Falls are very wide. More than 6 million cubic feet (168,000 m³) of water falls over the crest line every minute in high flow,[2] and almost 4 million cubic feet (110,000 m³) on average. It is the most powerful waterfall in North America.[3] The Niagara Falls are renowned both for their beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Managing the balance between recreational, commercial, and industrial uses has been a challenge for the stewards of the falls since the 19th century.

 

 

 

About the Author

I love to write as a hobby. I write on my blog : http://maverickstartsblogging.blogspot.com/ regarding a wide variety of topics including life, travel, science, music, entertainment, defense and humor. I believe in the use of research based journalism to provide articles of interest to my readers in all fields. Please visit my blog to read more.

Episode 13 , Beautiful Photo Studio Portraits w/ One Light

Excalibur 3900 Deluxe Series 9 Tray Food Dehydrator – Black $249.99 Excalibur 3900 Deluxe Series 9 Tray Food Dehydrator The 3900 Deluxe Series is a 9-Tray food dehydrator that is great for families that love eating healthy! Drying food is fun! The Excalibur Dehydrator allows you to dry anything evenly and efficiently. The unit can dry all fruits, vegetables, meats, and more! Make fruit leathers and home-made jerky – FRESH! The Excalibur has a trademarked horizon…

Libbey Polaris Drinking Glasses and Tumblers, Set of 16 $26.99 16-piece set of drinking glasses with heavy, 1-inch-thick rounded bases that impart substance and stabilityWith 16 glasses total, the set includes eight tumblers and eight glassesThe glasses measure 2-3/4 by 2-3/4 by 6-1/2 inches and hold 16-1/4 ounces; tumblers are 3 by 3 by 4 inches and hold 12-1/4 ouncesLayers beautifully with a variety of dinnerware and table settings; crystal-clear glass cons…

Zojila ‘Rohan’ Dish Rack Drainer Utensil holder and Drain board, Stainless Steel Self Draining $79.95 NOW WITH NEW REDESIGNED CUTLERY HOLDER AND LIFETIME WARRANTY (needs registration on Zojila website) The dish drainer has been reinvented to solve all your problems elegantly… This brand new item, from the manufacturer, in original packaging features; 3-piece design including dish rack, drain board and cutlery holder, all of high quality 18-8 stainless steel. Raised drainboard overhangs all s…

Parachutes $7.54 Music doesn’t come more touching than this. With their debut single alone, the emotion-fortified “Shiver,” Coldplay prove they can shift between elated and crushed in a breath, as singer Chris Martin pours out music’s oldest chestnut (unconditional yet unrequited love) with the shakiest of voices and a backdrop of epic guitars. For 10 tracks on Parachutes, he adds newfound meaning to the most tire…

Very Best of Al Green $4.44 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed….

Music from the Motion Picture Purple Rain $3.60 Maybe this music by Prince & the Revolution will never quite sound as, well, revolutionary as it did in 1984 (and nothing else has ever sounded like the extraordinary cooing and fluttering of “When Doves Cry”), but it’s a pop landmark in Prince’s Artist-ic career. The hit movie was really just a big-screen showcase for Prince to perform these songs (some of them in tear-the-roof-off “live” ver…

Pure Nude Yoga – Zen Garden Goddess $9.99 …

Venus Swimsuit Spectacular [VHS] $9.99 Venus Swimwear, one of the world’s top designer swimwear manufacturers, spent 8 days in sunny Jamaica shooting next year’s newest suits. Meet 8 of the most exciting, beautiful women in the world as they prepare and model the latest, hottest fashions! With a backdrop of miles of pristine white sandy beaches in the Caribbean, these stunning models enjoyed all the excitement while producing the new c…

Nude Cigar Smoking [VHS] $9.98 …

BECAUSE EVERY PICTURE HAS A STORY TO TELL Vinyl wall quotes family lettering home art decal decor $1.00 Wall quotes are one of the latest trends in home decor. This new fashion is the perfect way to express yourself or add that little extra touch to a room without breaking the bank. Vinyl wall quotes give the look of a hand-painted word, quote, or saying without the cost, time, and permanent paint on your wall. They are easy to apply and can be easily removed without damaging your walls. Our quotes …