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Antique Art Amateur by Jacques aka Faceblind

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Antique Art Amateur

My dear Charlotte, documenting archaeological art at the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece.

The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum that focuses on the artifacts found on the Acropolis of Athens. This modern building, designed by New York architect Bernard Tschumi, opened to the public in 2009.

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Lighthouse and Church by Jacques aka Faceblind

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Lighthouse and Church

Built in 1831, the Agios Nikolaos Lighthouse, which protects Vourkari Bay on the island of Kea, is one of the oldest lighthouses in Greece.
The church of Agios Nikolaos stands next to it.


This is a panorama of 5 photos shot at sunrise with a 360 mm focal length.

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Crossing the Gulf of Corinth by Jacques aka Faceblind

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Crossing the Gulf of Corinth

Two ferries cross under the main span of the Rio-Antirrio Bridge.

The 2380 m long (1.48 mi) Rio-Antirrio Bridge is the longest fully multi-span suspended bridge in the world. It crosses the Gulf of Corinth near Patras and provides a road link between the city of Rio on the Peloponnese peninsula and Antirrio on the Greek mainland. It was opened one day before the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens to carry the Olympic flame.

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182.9° (2.9 km away): Jacques Delors Building, & 182.1° (2.58 km away): Former Church of the Convent Van Maerlant by 360° view from the Brusilia

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182.9° (2.9 km away): Jacques Delors Building, & 182.1° (2.58 km away): Former Church of the Convent Van Maerlant

This glass building was used by the European Parliament until it was refurbished and renamed 'Jacques Delors Building' in 2006. It houses the headquarters of the European Union's Economic and Social Committee and Committee of the Regions.
Azimuth 182.9°, 2.9 km away (1.8 mi).
Address: rue Belliard 99-101 - 1040 Brussels

This 19th century red brick neo-gothic church was part of the former Convent Van Maerlant. Abandoned by the nuns in 1974, it serves today as the central library of the European Commission.
Azimuth 182.1°, 2.6 km away (1.6 mi).
Address: Rue Van Maerlant, 18 à 28 - 1000 Brussels

Photo taken in 2011 from the top of the Brusilia Residence.



FR : Bâtiment Jacques Delors et ancienne église du couvent Van Maerlant

Ce bâtiment en verre était utilisé par le Parlement européen jusqu'à ce qu'il soit rénové et rebaptisé ""Bâtiment Jacques Delors"" en 2006. Il abrite les sièges du Comité économique et social et du Comité des régions de l'Union européenne. utilisé par le Parlement européen jusqu'à ce qu'il soit rénové et rebaptisé « Bâtiment Jacques Delors » en 2006. Il abrite les sièges du Comité économique et social et du Comité des régions de l'Union européenne.
Azimut 182.9°, distance 2.9 km.
Adresse : rue Belliard 99-101 - 1040 Brussels

Cette église néogothique en briques rouges du XIXe siècle faisait partie de l'ancien couvent Van Maerlant. Abandonnée par les religieuses en 1974, elle sert aujourd'hui de bibliothèque centrale à la Commission européenne.
Azimut 182.1°, distance 2.6 km.
Adresse : Rue Van Maerlant, 18 à 28 - 1000 Brussels

Photo prise en 2011 du haut de la Résidence Brusilia.



NL: Jacques Delors-gebouw en voormalige kloosterkerk Van Maerlant

Dit glazen gebouw was gebruikt door het Europees Parlement tot het in 2006 werd gerenoveerd en omgedoopt tot ''Jacques Delors-gebouw''. Het huisvest het hoofdkwartier van het Economisch en Sociaal Comité en het Comité van de Regio's van de Europese Unie.
Azimut 182.9°, 2.9 km ver.
Adres: rue Belliard 99-101 - 1040 Brussels

Deze 19e-eeuwse rode bakstenen neogotische kerk maakte deel uit van het voormalige klooster Van Maerlant. Het werd in 1974 door de nonnen verlaten en doet nu dienst als centrale bibliotheek van de Europese Commissie.
Azimut 182.1°, 2.6 km ver.
Adres: Rue Van Maerlant, 18 à 28 - 1000 Brussels

Foto genomen in 2011 vanaf de top van de Brusilia Residentie.


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273.1° (4.4 km away): Sunset on Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Koekelberg (Explored) by 360° view from the Brusilia

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273.1° (4.4 km away): Sunset on Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Koekelberg (Explored)

The construction of the Art Deco National Basilica of the Sacred Heart, in Koekelberg (Brussels), started in 1905 and finished in 1969. It's green copper dome rises 93 meters above ground level.

Photo taken in 2008 from the top of the Brusilia Residence.
Azimuth 273.1°, 4.4 km away (2.73 mi), height 93 m (305 ft).
Address: Parvis de la Basilique 1 - 1081 Koekelberg



FR : Coucher de soleil sur la Basilique du Sacré Coeur à Koekelberg

La construction de la basilique nationale du Sacré-Cœur, à Koekelberg (Bruxelles), de style Art Deco, a commencé en 1905 et s'est terminée en 1969. Son dôme en cuivre vert s'élève à 93 mètres au-dessus du sol.

Photo prise en 2008 du haut de la Résidence Brusilia.
Azimut 273.1°, distance 4.4 km, hauteur 93 m.
Adresse : Parvis de la Basilique 1 - 1081 Koekelberg



NL: Zonsondergang boven de Basiliek van het Heilig Hart te Koekelberg

De bouw van de Art Deco Nationale Basiliek van het Heilig Hart, in Koekelberg (Brussel), is begonnen in 1905 en voltooid in 1969. De groene koperen koepel steekt 93 meter boven de grond uit.

Foto genomen in 2008 vanaf de top van de Brusilia Residentie.
Azimut 273.1°, 4.4 km ver, 93 m hoog.
Adres: Parvis de la Basilique 1 - 1081 Koekelberg

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#328 in Explore on Mar 14, 2025.

Jewelry Shooting (1) by Jacques aka Faceblind

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Jewelry Shooting (1)

To photograph the creations of a young jewelry designer, I chose to display them on a live model painted with black gouache.

Digitized Fujichrome Velvia slide taken in 1988…

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Burst of Piety by Jacques aka Faceblind

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Burst of Piety

Dianouska pays a final tribute in front of the animita of her former lover Sergio Delgado Santibañes, who died ''proud to have been a trucker'' (Orgulloso haber sido camionero).

Animitas is the name given in Chile to small chapels built on the side of the road where someone has died in a car accident. They are said to hold the soul until it ascends to heaven.

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Friends Forever by Jacques aka Faceblind

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Friends Forever

Tiger Lily and Frogabelle look so happy just after their Friendship Wedding ceremony at the Burning Man 2013 Temple.

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Adventurous Kid by Jacques aka Faceblind

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Adventurous Kid

A cute little Italian boy leaves his beautiful mother to run towards me... until he realizes I'm not his father!

Taken at Burning Man 2013

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Kozmik Man by Jacques aka Faceblind

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Kozmik Man

Clothing Designer Daniel Cheli posing in one of his creations at Burning Man 2016.

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Palace in Brussels (Explored) by Jacques aka Faceblind

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Palace in Brussels (Explored)

The canopy of a former entrance to the once prestigious Pathé Palace movie theater was home to a homeless person last Monday night.

Many thanks to Philippe Close, Rudi Vervoort and the other self-proclaimed ''progressive'' woke-green rulers of Brussels who have achieved such a wonderful transformation of the capital of Europe... at the expense of an abysmal budget deficit.

#385 in Explore on Feb 2, 2025.

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280.4° (2.65 km away): Jubilé bridge in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean (Brussels) by 360° view from the Brusilia

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280.4° (2.65 km away): Jubilé bridge in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean (Brussels)

The bridge was built in 1905, based on plans by railway engineer Frédéric Bruneel, over the former railroad network serving the ''Tour & Taxi'' site. Listed since 19 April 2007. The SNCB (Belgian Railways) has begun its complete renovation end of 2024.

Photo taken in 2012 from the top of the Brusilia Residence.
Azimuth 280.4°, 2.65 km away (1.65 mi).
Address: Boulevard du Jubilé - 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean



FR : Pont du Jubilé à Molenbeek-Saint-Jean

Pont routier construit en 1905, sur les plans de l'ingénieur en chef des chemins de fer Frédéric Bruneel, au-dessus de l'ancien réseau ferroviaire desservant le site de « Tour & Taxi ». Classé comme monument depuis le 19 avril 2007. La SNCB a commencé sa rénovation complète fin 2024.

Photo prise en 2012 du haut de la Résidence Brusilia.
Azimut 280.4°, distance 2.65 km.
Adresse : Boulevard du Jubilé - 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean



NL: Jubelfeestbrug in Sint-Jans-Molenbeek

Verkeersbrug gebouwd in 1905, naar het ontwerp van Frédéric Bruneel, hoofdspoorwegingenieur, over het voormalige spoorwegnet dat de Tour & Taxi site bediende. Beschermd als monument sinds 19 april 2007. De NMBS is begonnen met de volledige renovatie einde 2024.

Foto genomen in 2012 vanaf de top van de Brusilia Residentie.
Azimut 280.4°, 2.65 km ver.
Adres: Boulevard du Jubilé - 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean

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80.5° (1.78 km away): The Evere Tower (Explored) by 360° view from the Brusilia

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80.5° (1.78 km away): The Evere Tower (Explored)

The tower was built in 1972 by Groupe Structures architects for the GIB group, prior to its takeover by Carrefour. The building comprises 21,000 m² of offices, 8,000 m² of archives and some 1,000 parking spaces, as well as a shopping center topped by a 10-storey tower housing its headquarters. Prior to Carrefour offices relocation, the tower was sold to the French Groupe Teychené.

Photo taken in 2012 from the top of the Brusilia Residence.
Azimuth 80.5°, 1.78 km away (1.11 mi), height 38.5 m (126 ft).
Address: avenue des Loisirs, 1140 Evere (Brussels)



FR : La Tour d'Evere

Bâtiment construit en 1972 par les architectes du Groupe Structures pour le groupe GIB, avant son rachat par Carrefour. Il comprend 21.000 m² de bureaux, 8.000 m² d’archives et quelque 1000 emplacements de parking et un centre commercial surmonté d'une tour de 10 étages abritant son siège. Avant le déménagement des bureaux de Carrefour, la tour a été vendue au groupe français groupe Teychené.

Photo prise en 2012 du haut de la Résidence Brusilia.
Azimut 80.5°, distance 1.78 km, hauteur 38.5 m.
Adresse : avenue des Loisirs, 1140 Evere (Brussels)



NL: Toren van Evere

De toren werd in 1972 gebouwd door architecten van de Groupe Structures voor de GIB-groep, voordat het werd overgenomen door Carrefour. Het omvat 21.000 m² kantoren, 8.000 m² archieven en ongeveer 1.000 parkeerplaatsen, evenals een winkelcentrum met daarbovenop een toren van 10 verdiepingen waarin het hoofdkantoor is gevestigd. Voordat de kantoren van Carrefour werden verplaatst, werd de toren verkocht aan de Franse groep Groupe Teychené.

Foto genomen in 2012 vanaf de top van de Brusilia Residentie.
Azimut 80.5°, 1.78 km ver, 38.5 m hoog.
Adres: avenue des Loisirs, 1140 Evere (Brussels)

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#401 in Explore on Jan 15, 2025.

326.9° (2.78 km away): Chapel of the Palace Castle by 360° view from the Brusilia

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326.9° (2.78 km away): Chapel of the Palace Castle

Chapel adjoining the right wing of the Palace in Laeken, part of the extensions designed by architect Charles Girault and completed around 1909.

Photo taken in 2011 from the top of the Brusilia Residence.
Azimuth 326.9°, 2.78 km away (1.73 mi).
Address: Avenue du Parc Royal, 1020 Laeken (Brussels)



FR : Chapelle du Château royal à Laeken

Chapelle attenante à l'aile droite du château royal de Laeken faisant partie des extensions confiées à l'architecte Charles Girault et terminée vers 1909.

Photo prise en 2011 du haut de la Résidence Brusilia.
Azimut 326.9°, distance 2.78 km.
Adresse : Avenue du Parc Royal, 1020 Laeken (Brussels)



NL: Kapel van het Koninklijk Kasteel van Laken

Kapel aan de rechtervleugel van het Koninklijk Kasteel van Laken, onderdeel van de uitbreidingen ontworpen door architect Charles Girault en voltooid rond 1909.

Foto genomen in 2011 vanaf de top van de Brusilia Residentie.
Azimut 326.9°, 2.78 km ver.
Adres: Avenue du Parc Royal, 1020 Laeken (Brussels)

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321.2° (4.28 km away): Happy New Year at the Atomium by 360° view from the Brusilia

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321.2° (4.28 km away): Happy New Year at the Atomium

For the first time since COVID19, the Brussels New Year's fireworks were launched in 2025 from the Atomium.
As always, amateur fireworks were illegal, but that didn't stop them from exploding all over the city!

The Atomium was designed by engineer André Waterkeyn for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair. It is composed of nine steel spheres linked together to form a unit cell of an iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times.

Photo taken in 2025 from the top of the Brusilia Residence.
Azimuth 321.2°, 4.28 km away (2.66 mi), height 102 m (335 ft).
Address: Place de l'Atomium 1, 1020 Laeken (Brussels)



FR : Bonne année à l'Atomium

Pour la première fois depuis COVID19, le feu d'artifice du Nouvel An bruxellois a été lancé en 2025 depuis l'Atomium.
Comme toujours, les feux d'artifice amateurs étaient illégaux, mais cela ne les a pas empêchés d'exploser dans toute la ville !

L'Atomium fut conçu par l'ingénieur André Waterkeyn pour l'exposition universelle de Bruxelles en 1958. Il est composé de neuf sphères en acier reliées entre elles pour former une cellule unitaire d'un cristal de fer agrandi 165 milliards de fois.

Photo prise en 2025 du haut de la Résidence Brusilia.
Azimut 321.2°, distance 4.28 km, hauteur 102 m.
Adresse : Place de l'Atomium 1, 1020 Laeken (Brussels)



NL: Gelukkig Nieuwjaar vanuit het Atomium

Voor het eerst sinds COVID19 werd het Brusselse nieuwjaarsvuurwerk in 2025 gelanceerd vanuit het Atomium.
Zoals altijd was amateurvuurwerk illegaal, maar dat weerhield ze er niet van om overal in de stad te ontploffen!

Het Atomium werd ontworpen door ingenieur André Waterkeyn voor de Wereldtentoonstelling van Brussel in 1958. Het bestaat uit negen stalen bollen die met elkaar verbonden zijn tot een eenheidscel van een ijzerkristal dat 165 miljard keer vergroot is.

Foto genomen in 2025 vanaf de top van de Brusilia Residentie.
Azimut 321.2°, 4.28 km ver, 102 m hoog.
Adres: Place de l'Atomium 1, 1020 Laeken (Brussels)

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Two Islands (Explored) by Jacques aka Faceblind

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Two Islands (Explored)

Yesterday morning, Brussels awoke to a sea of clouds low enough to reveal tall buildings.

A sea of clouds is an overcast layer of low clouds, usually caused by a temperature inversion.

The two buildings are: on the left, the UpSite Tower, completed in 2014, which has become the tallest residential building in Belgium, surpassing the Brusilia Residence; and on the right, the Koekelberg Basilica, built between 1905 and 1969.

Photo taken from my office on the top floor of the Brusilia Residence in Schaerbeek (Brussels).

#203 in Explore on Dec 29, 2024.

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321.2° (4.28 km away): The Atomium in Laeken, & 324.0° (4.79 km away): Heysel's Palais 5 in Laeken by 360° view from the Brusilia

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321.2° (4.28 km away): The Atomium in Laeken, & 324.0° (4.79 km away): Heysel's Palais 5 in Laeken

The Atomium was designed by engineer André Waterkeyn for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair. It is composed of nine steel spheres linked together to form a unit cell of an iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times.
Azimuth 321.2°, 4.28 km away (2.66 mi), height 102 m (335 ft).
Address: Place de l'Atomium 1, 1020 Laeken (Brussels)

The Grand Palais (or Palais 5) is a large Art-Deco exhibition hall (13 040 m²) erected for the the Brussels International Exposition of 1935. Its four pilasters are topped by 4.3 meters high bronze statues.
Azimuth 324.0°, 4.8 km away (2.98 mi), height 47.3 m (155 ft).
Address: Place de Belgique 1, 1020 Laeken (Brussels)

Photo taken in 2012 from the top of the Brusilia Residence.



FR : L' Atomium et le Palais 5 du Heysel à Laeken (Bruxelles)

L' Atomium fut conçu par l'ingénieur André Waterkeyn pour l'exposition universelle de Bruxelles en 1958. Il est composé de neuf sphères en acier reliées entre elles pour former une cellule unitaire d'un cristal de fer agrandi 165 milliards de fois.
Azimut 321.2°, distance 4.28 km, hauteur 102 m.
Adresse : Place de l'Atomium 1, 1020 Laeken (Brussels)

Le Palais 5 est un grand hall d'exposition Art-Déco (13 040 m²) érigé pour l'Exposition internationale de 1935 à Bruxelles. Ses quatre pilastres sont surmontés de statues en bronze de 4,3 mètres de haut.
Azimut 324.0°, distance 4.8 km, hauteur 47.3 m.
Adresse : Place de Belgique 1, 1020 Laeken (Brussels)

Photo prise en 2012 du haut de la Résidence Brusilia.



NL: Heyzels Atomium en Paleis 5 in Laeken

Het Atomium werd ontworpen door ingenieur André Waterkeyn voor de Wereldtentoonstelling van Brussel in 1958. Het bestaat uit negen stalen bollen die met elkaar verbonden zijn tot een eenheidscel van een ijzerkristal dat 165 miljard keer vergroot is.
Azimut 321.2°, 4.28 km ver, 102 m hoog.
Adres: Place de l'Atomium 1, 1020 Laeken (Brussels)

Het Paleis 5 is een grote Art-Deco tentoonstellingshal (13 040 m²), gebouwd voor de Internationale Tentoonstelling van 1935 in Brussel. De vier pilasters worden bekroond door 4,3 meter hoge bronzen beelden.
Azimut 324.0°, 4.8 km ver, 47.3 m hoog.
Adres: Place de Belgique 1, 1020 Laeken (Brussels)

Foto genomen in 2012 vanaf de top van de Brusilia Residentie.


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Flamingos under a broken sky by Jacques aka Faceblind

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Flamingos under a broken sky

Low clouds break and the early sun illuminates spots near the shore of Laguna Lejia where James' flamingos feed all morning.

James's flamingo (Phoenicoparrus jamesi), AKA the puna flamingo, is one of the three species of flamingo found in Chile and of the six species in the world.
Like all flamingos, they are omnivorous filter-feeders, filling their beaks with salt lake water and sifting it out for plants, insects, shrimp, and fish.

Laguna Lejía (Bleach Lagoon) is an alkaline salt lake in the Atacama desert.
It is located in the Chilean Altiplano of the Antofagasta Region,
100 km (62 mi) south-east of San Pedro de Atacama,
at an altitude of 4325 m (14,200 ft).
It is shallow and has no outlet, currently covering an area of
nearly 2 km² (0.77 sq mi) with an average depth of 1.2 m (4 ft).

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After a salty swim by Jacques aka Faceblind

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After a salty swim

Diane and Marie-Claire return to the car after swimming in one of the salt-saturated ponds of the Lagunas Escondidas de Baltinache.

The Lagunas Escondidas de Baltinache are a group of 7 pools averaging 5 meters in diameter and up to 6 meters deep with a very high salinity (about 220 g/l).
They are located in the remains of a dried-up salt lake southwest of San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) and can only be approached by car via a 45-kilometer dirt road.

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Art, Bikers and Dust by Jacques aka Faceblind

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Art, Bikers and Dust

Weird bikers and an Art piece emerging from a dust storm at Burning Man 2013.

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