可可海滩上的渔船,果阿邦,印度 Fishing boats at Coco Beach in Goa, India (© Abhinav Sah/Shutterstock)

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可可海滩上的渔,果阿邦,印度 Fishing boats at Coco Beach in Goa, India (© Abhinav Sah/Shutterstock)

沙滩的秘密和日落 Sandy secrets and sunsets

可可海滩上的渔船,果阿邦,印度

欢迎来到海滩爱好者的梦想之地:果阿邦。这个印度邦以金色海岸而闻名,吸引着来自世界各地的游客。旅游业是当地经济的核心产业,125公里的海岸线被沙滩覆盖,沙滩上热闹非凡。今天的照片展示了可可海滩,这是一个隐藏在尼鲁尔村庄的明珠,该村庄位于果阿邦的北部地区。这里气氛宁静,却有许多有趣的娱乐项目。您可以一边晒日光浴,体验钓鱼、划船、观赏海豚和游泳等冒险活动,一边沉浸在当地的文化氛围中。独特的历史意义使这个海滩更加与众不同。它在20世纪50年代至60年代的果阿邦解放运动中发挥了重要作用。这是当地人为结束葡萄牙统治,将果阿邦与印度统一而进行斗争的地方之一。所以,可可海滩才不是一个普通的海滩,这是一个有故事的地方,历史与大海在这里交汇。

塞维利亚王宫少女庭院,西班牙 Courtyard of the Maidens, Alcázar of Seville, Spain (© Danny Lehman/Getty Images)

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塞维利亚王宫少女庭院,西班牙 Courtyard of the Maidens, Alcázar of Seville, Spain (© Danny Lehman/Getty Images)

辉煌的塞维利亚 The splendor of Seville

塞维利亚皇家阿尔卡萨尔王宫,西班牙

今天,我们将走进历史悠久的西班牙伊斯兰帝国的中心。塞维利亚皇家阿尔卡萨城堡位于安达卢西亚南部地区,矗立在10世纪的城堡遗址上,在随后的200年间不断扩建。当基督教军队在1248年占领这座城市时,阿尔卡萨尔几乎完全按照穆德哈尔风格重建,这种风格从伊斯兰建筑的复杂装饰图案汲取了灵感。阿尔卡扎尔宫内有几个庭院,庭院两边都有雕刻精美的圆柱。其中之一就是今天要介绍的少女庭院。

这个美丽的庭院的中心是一个游泳池,静静的池水不仅倒映着安达卢西亚的湛蓝天空,还倒映着庭院拱门上错综复杂的纹饰。仔细观察这些拱门,你会看到雕刻的法蒂玛之手——一种据说能带来保护的象征,由植物和阿拉伯文字组成。柱子后面的墙壁上装饰着五颜六色的陶瓷片,上面有几何图案。这些瓷砖被称为“azulejos”(意思是“滑的小石头”),是安达卢西亚装饰的标志。外面有一个大花园园里有喷和绿成荫的小径,是在西班牙烈日下乘凉的绝佳地点。

Royal Alcázar of Seville, Spain

Today we're stepping into the heart of the historic empire of Islamic Spain. The Royal Alcázar of Seville, in the southern region of Andalusia, stands on the site of a 10th-century citadel, which was expanded over the following 200 years. When Christian forces captured the city in 1248, this historic palace was almost totally rebuilt in the Mudejar style, which takes inspiration from the intricate patterns and decorative motifs found in Islamic architecture. Within the Alcázar, there are several courtyards lined with delicately carved columns. One of these is the Patio de las Doncellas, or Courtyard of the Maidens, pictured here today.

In the center of this beautiful space is a pool, whose still waters provide reflections of not only the blue Andalucian sky above, but of the intricate latticework of the courtyard's arches. Look a little closer at these arches, and you'll see carved shells, Hands of Fatima—a symbol said to bring protection—plants, and Arabic script. Behind the columns, the walls are decorated with colorful ceramic tiles decorated with geometric patterns. These tiles, known as azulejos, are a hallmark of Andalusian decoration. Outside, there is a large garden full of fountains and tree-lined paths—a perfect spot to cool off from the hot Spanish sun.

黄山云海,安徽省,中国 Sea of clouds over Huangshan Mountain, Anhui , China (© yangyang1991/Getty Images)

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黄山海,安徽省,中国 Sea of clouds over Huangshan Mountain, Anhui , China (© yangyang1991/Getty Images)

云海奇观 Sea of clouds wonders

重阳节

今天是重阳节,登高赏、感恩敬老是重阳节的两大主题,重阳节在历史发展演变中融合了多种民俗,承载着丰富的文化内涵。

提起登,人们会想到层峦叠嶂的峰林和美丽壮观的云海。今天图片就向大家展示了黄山迷人壮丽的景色。去过黄山的人都说,黄山的“主旋律”在云海。也就是说,黄山美丽的风景都在山顶,而最美的风景是在云缭绕的时候。

黄山云海不仅本身是一种独特的自然景观,而且还把黄山峰林装扮得犹如仙境,远近山峦,在云海中出没无常,宛若大海中的无数屿,时隐时现于“波涛”之上。如果你想要在金秋十月去攀登高峰,品味一览众山小的意境,不妨到中国黄山体验一番。


马布尔附近的白杨树,科罗拉多州,美国 Aspens near Marble, Colorado (© Jason Hatfield/TANDEM Stills + Motion)

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马布尔附近的白杨科罗拉多州,美国 Aspens near Marble, Colorado (© Jason Hatfield/TANDEM Stills + Motion)

色彩斑斓的秋天 Colorado in full color

马布尔附近的白杨树,科罗拉多州

纤细的白色树干直插霄,即使是微风拂过,树叶也会摇曳生姿——白杨树是美国荒野的象征。它们广泛分布在美国西部各州,尤其是犹他州和科罗拉多州。这些树是北美分布最广的本土物种。正如今天这张在科罗拉多州马布尔附近拍摄的照片一样,白杨树林景令人叹为观止,白杨树叶在秋天会变成明亮的金黄色,点亮整个景观。白杨树不仅美丽,而且在生物学上也令人着迷。它们以大型群落的形式生长,起源于单一的根系,是地球上最大的生物之一。树群中的每棵树都具有相同的遗传特征。当白杨树被砍伐或受损时,根系会继续存活,从而使新的枝条萌发并生长,这有助于形成一个弹性的网络,可以在野火等恶劣的条件下生存。这种物种能迅速在附近被烧毁的地区生根发芽,即使野火燎原也能再生。白杨树不仅仅是赏心悦目的风景,它们更象征着坚韧不屈的精神。

Aspens in the White River National Forest, Colorado

Slender white trunks reaching skyward and leaves fluttering even in the gentlest breeze—aspen trees are a symbol of the American wilderness. Found across the western states, especially in Utah and Colorado, these trees are the most widespread native species in North America. Their fall foliage is breathtaking, with their leaves turning a vibrant yellow that lights up the landscape, as seen in today's photo, which was taken in the White River National Forest, Colorado.

Aspens are not only beautiful but also biologically fascinating. They grow in large colonies that originate from a single root system, making them some of the largest living organisms on Earth. Each tree in the colony is genetically identical. When an aspen tree is cut down or damaged, the root system remains alive, allowing new shoots to emerge and grow, which helps create a tenacious network that can survive harsh conditions, including wildfires. This species quickly colonizes areas that have been recently burned down and can regenerate even after frequent fires. Aspen trees are more than just a treat for the eyes; they are an example of nature's resilience.

索拉诺,托斯卡纳,意大利 Sorano, Tuscany, Italy (© Luigi Vaccarella/eStock Photo)

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索拉诺,托斯卡纳意大利 Sorano, Tuscany, Italy (© Luigi Vaccarella/eStock Photo)

托斯卡纳的石头小镇 The stone town of Tuscany

索拉诺古镇,托斯卡纳,意大利

索拉诺位于意大利托斯卡纳南部的格罗塞托省,是一个坐落在悬崖峭壁上的中世纪村庄。漫步在古老的鹅卵石街道上,你可以游览奥尔西尼堡垒,这座堡垒可追溯到11世纪,如今已成为一座博物馆。游客在堡垒内每走一步,都能感受到几个世纪以来关于防御入侵与权力更迭的故事。在波吉奥·圣·罗科和波吉奥·克罗切附近有这样一个墓地,它是个大型的古代墓葬遗址,其中拥有保存完好的伊特鲁里亚人的墓葬,暗示着该地区悠久的历史。公元前8世纪至公元前3世纪,伊特鲁里亚文明曾居住在这一地区,并在现在的托斯卡纳和翁布里亚繁衍生息。索拉诺隐蔽的山谷是维的所在地,这是一个错综复杂的通道网络,可能是用来抵御入侵者和野兽的防御系统。在这里,厨师们精心制作当地特色菜,保持着世代相传的烹饪传统。到索拉诺旅游,一定要去葡萄酒商店喝上一杯备受推崇的莫雷利诺·迪·斯坎萨诺葡萄酒。

法属波利尼西亚波拉波拉岛的鸟瞰图 (© GLF Media/Shutterstock)

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法属波利尼西亚波拉波拉鸟瞰图 (© GLF Media/Shutterstock)

梦想成真的地方

波拉波拉岛,法属波利尼西亚

想象一下,碧蓝的海水与洁白的沙滩交相辉映,苍翠的群拥抱着蔚蓝的天空。欢迎来到法属波利尼西亚的明珠波拉波拉岛。从塔希提法阿国际机场乘坐50分钟的飞机即可到达,这里是一片天堂,大自然是这里的主宰者。

在泻潜水、观赏蝠鲼和五彩斑斓的鱼类之后,可以在著名的玛提拉海滩放松休息,这里完美得像明信片上的风景。喜欢冒险的人可以参加导游带领的徒步旅行,探索奥特马努山,而寻求放松的人则可以在豪华水疗中心享受波利尼西亚按摩。

波拉波拉岛不仅仅是一个目的地,它更是一种感官体验,每时每刻都能让你与大自然亲密接触。无论你是在寻找蜜月旅行、浪漫假期还是健康度假的目的地,这个天堂般的岛屿都能为您提供理想的环境,留下难忘的回忆。


郊狼峡谷拱门中的白杨树,格兰峡谷休闲区,犹他州,美国 Cottonwoods seen through an arch in Coyote Gulch, Glen Canyon Recreation Area, Utah (© Stephen Matera/TANDEM Stills + Motion)

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郊狼峡谷拱门中的白杨,格兰峡谷休闲区,犹他州美国 Cottonwoods seen through an arch in Coyote Gulch, Glen Canyon Recreation Area, Utah (© Stephen Matera/TANDEM Stills + Motion)

一抹金色 Golden glimpses

郊狼峡谷,格兰峡谷休闲区,犹他

在犹他州郊狼峡谷天然拱门的衬托下,生机盎然的金色白杨树与埃斯卡兰特峡谷地区色彩斑斓的岩层相映成趣。郊狼峡谷是著名的背包旅行目的地,这里有高耸的垂直峡谷壁、狭窄的缝隙峡谷、穹顶、拱门和天然梁。峡谷的上游位于大阶梯埃斯卡兰特国家纪念区内,而今天的图片展示的是峡谷下游的格兰峡谷休闲区。这个休闲区成立于1972年。由美国国家公园管理局管理,是一个兼顾休闲和保护的保护区。与主要侧重于自然保护的国家公园不同,格兰峡谷休闲区会提供各种设施,包括四个公共露营地、两个小型机场和几家游艇租赁服务公司,因此成为了游客的热门目的地。

木星的冰卫星木卫二 Jupiter's icy moon Europa (© NASA/JPL-Caltech/SETI Institute)

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木星卫星木卫二 Jupiter's icy moon Europa (© NASA/JPL-Caltech/SETI Institute)

一轮蓝月亮 A blue moon

世界空间周开幕

今天,我们要去探索宇宙。世界空间周的设立,是为了庆祝空间科学技术为改善人类生活水平所作出的贡献。除了帮助我们了解我们所生活的宇宙,太空探索在帮助科学家开发新药物、创造新能源、改进农业技术方面也发挥了重要作用。今年的世界空间周的主题是空间与气候变化,为了庆祝空间技术在了解和监测地球气候变化方面发挥的重要作用,将有83个国家会举办相关的庆祝活动。

太空探索还带来了太阳系的神奇照片,今天的这张就是其中之一。木卫二是木星已知的95颗卫星之一。它的表面主要由冻结的水构成,这些水破裂后又重新冻结,形成了我们在其表面看到的图案。事实上,虽然木卫二的大小只有地球的四分之一,但它的含水量可能是地球海洋的两倍。世界空间周是点时间欣赏太阳系内外奇观的最佳时机!

World Space Week begins

Today, we're blasting off to explore the cosmos. World Space Week celebrates the science and technology that go into exploring our universe, and how it benefits us back on Earth. Space exploration has helped scientists develop new medicines, create new power sources, and even improve farming techniques. This year's theme is Space and Climate Change; events will be held in 83 countries to champion the role of space technology in understanding and monitoring Earth's climate.

Space exploration has also led to amazing photographs of our solar system, like the one featured here today. Europa is one of Jupiter's 95 known moons. Its surface is mainly made up of frozen water, which has broken up and refrozen, creating the patterns seen on its surface. Although Europa is just a quarter of the size of Earth, it may contain twice the amount of water. Space Week is the perfect time to take a moment to appreciate the wonders of our solar system, and beyond!

阿格拉的泰姬陵,安拉阿巴德,印度 Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India (© Tanarch/Getty Images)

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阿格拉的泰姬陵,安拉阿巴德,印度 Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India (© Tanarch/Getty Images)

盛大的爱情见证 Grand gesture of love

泰姬陵,阿格拉,北方邦,印度

今天,让我们来探索世界七大奇迹之一的泰姬陵。它坐落在印度北方邦阿格拉的亚穆纳畔,乳白色的大理石陵墓惊艳了无数人。图片中的泰姬陵是1631年莫卧儿王朝的第五位皇帝沙贾汗下令建造的,目的是纪念他深爱的妻子蒙泰姬·玛哈尔。这座陵墓是占地42英亩的建筑群的核心,该建筑群还包括一座清真、答辩厅以及被高墙环绕着的美丽花园。陵墓呈醒目的矩形布局,两侧是巨大的拱门和壁龛,融合了印度伊斯兰和莫卧儿建筑风格。其设计灵感来源于一些著名的建筑,例如乌兹别克斯坦撒马尔罕的古尔·埃米尔陵墓、德里的胡马雍陵以及沙贾汗的贾玛清真寺等。它的外圆顶高约145英尺,内圆顶高75英尺多,是一项令人难以置信的建筑壮举。作为穆斯林艺术的瑰宝和全球杰作,泰姬陵于1983年被联合国教科文组织列为世界遗产

Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Let's explore the Taj Mahal, on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. This ivory-white marble mausoleum was commissioned in 1631 by Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor, to honor his late wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

This tomb is the centerpiece of a sprawling 42-acre complex, which also includes a mosque, a guest house, and beautifully landscaped gardens surrounded by a grand wall. The tomb is flanked by giant arches and alcoves that merge Indo-Islamic and Mughal architectural styles. It's also an incredible architectural feat, with the outer dome reaching around 145 feet high and the inner one standing more 75 feet. Celebrated as a jewel of Muslim art and a global masterpiece, the Taj Mahal was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

温德河,布鲁克斯山脉,北极国家野生动物保护区,阿拉斯加州,美国 Wind River, Brooks Range, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska (© Design Pics/DanitaDelimont)

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温德,布鲁克斯山脉北极国家野生动物保护区,阿拉斯加州,美国 Wind River, Brooks Range, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska (© Design Pics/DanitaDelimont)

河流的狂野舞蹈 River's wild dance

温德河,北极国家野生动物保护区,阿拉斯加州

你是否想过美国那些野生河流是如何保持原始状态的?这要归功于《野生与风景河流法案》,它于1968年的今天被签署成为法律。这项立法还创建了国家野生与风景河流系统,旨在保护那些具有杰出的自然、文化以及休闲价值的特定河流,使其保持自由流动的状态。这个国家系统管理着40个州的209条河流,它们的总长超过12700英里,但不到美国350万英里河流的四分之一。在这个系统中,河流被分类为野生、风景或休闲河流。例如今天图片中看到的温德河就是一条野生河流,它尚处于孤立且未被开发的状态。这条85英里长的河流从菲利普·史密斯脉流向昌达拉河的东支,蜿蜒穿过一个布满泊和湿地河谷。作为北极国家野生动物保护区的一部分,这个河谷是一个繁荣的栖息地,居住着白大角羊、驼鹿、北美驯鹿、灰熊等动物。在这个充满变化的世界里,还有如此原生态的河流,真令人欣慰。

Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

Ever wonder how some of our rivers stay unspoiled? It's thanks to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, which was signed into law on this day in 1968. This legislation created the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, which preserves rivers with exceptional natural, cultural, and recreational qualities.

The national rivers system oversees more than 13,000 miles of 228 rivers across 41 states and Puerto Rico, a tiny fraction of the 3.5 million miles of US rivers. It categorizes rivers as wild, scenic, or recreational. The Wind River in northeastern Alaska, seen in today's image, is a wild river, isolated and undeveloped. It flows for 85 miles, from the Philip Smith Mountains to the East Fork of the Chandalar River, winding through a valley filled with lakes and wetlands. Part of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, this river valley is a bustling habitat for Dall sheep, moose, caribou, and grizzly bears. In a changing world, it's comforting to know these rivers will remain unchanged.

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