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s38s73r · 1 year

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Winter by the sea, Perranuthnoe, Mount's Bay, Cornwall /Kernow

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westeroswisdom · 2 years

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In S01E05 we see High Tide, seat of House Velaryon, for the first time.

It’s a real place which you can visit in Cornwall – though Corlys and Rhaenys probably won’t be there to offer you a goblet of wine and a place to sit.

House of the Dragon fans were blown away by beautiful shots of an iconic Cornwall's landscape in the latest episode of the HBO drama.

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[E]pisode five brought viewers back to Cornwall, as St. Michael's Mount was used as High Tide on the island of Driftmark. The famous castle featured as the ancestral seat of the Velaryon family.

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St Michael's Mount is a tidal island located in Mount's Bay, Cornwall. It is close to the town of Marazion and linked to the shore by a narrow causeway at low tide. The island is a civil parish.

Understandably, the cast and crew had an enjoyable time filming in such an iconic location, with Eve Best, who plays Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, particular in awe of the place.

She said: "You walk around these sets that look like ancient monuments and buildings with massive statues or you can be on these amazing locations. You cannot believe that this is on the Earth, somewhere this extraordinary."

It does look like a very cool place to visit. The HotD location scouts did an excellent job in spotting it for the series.

The fictional island of Driftmark, where High Tide is located, is in Blackwater Bay near Dragonstone. Perhaps that’s where Gendry rowed to.

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lionofchaeronea · 4 months

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Vesuvius in Eruption, with a View over the Islands of the Bay of Naples, Joseph Wright of Derby, ca. 1776

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illustratus · 2 months

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Sunset in the Bay of Naples by Eduard Agricola

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lonestarbattleship · 8 months

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"USS New Mexico (BB-40) anchored in the Tokyo Bay area, circa late August 1945, at the end of World War II. Mount Fuji is in the background. "

NHHC: NH 50232

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tgcfsketches · 8 months

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pinkstarlightcomputer · 1 year

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Yuji Watanabe Mt. Fuji Woodblock print

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pasparal · 6 months

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U.S. Army UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters flying over Carriacou shortly after the criminal United States invasion of Grenada of October 25, 1983. Photographer: Abbas Attar (1944–2018)

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rabbitcruiser · 8 months

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California was admitted as the thirty-first U.S. state on September 9, 1850.

California Admission Day

California Admission Day is observed on September 9 each year. It commemorates the day California was admitted into the Union as the 31st state in 1850 after it was ceded to the United States by Mexico in 1848. California became one of the few states to become a state without first being an organized territory. California Admission Day is not a federal holiday. Rather, it’s a local observance in the state, which implies that businesses, schools, and government offices remain open. In times gone by it was celebrated with great pomp and ceremony with parades and pageantry. Though low-key now, the day still marks an important part of Californian history.

History of California Admission Day

The Mexican-American War began in May 1846 when the U.S. declared war on Mexico. American settlers who lived in the territory of California in Mexico revolted against the Mexican government in what is known as the Bear Flag Revolt. The Americans captured Sonoma, hoisted a Bear Flag in the area, and declared it the California Republic. On July 9, 1846, Navy Lieutenant Joseph Warren Revere arrived in Sonoma and replaced the Bear Flag in the territory with a United States flag. Lieutenant Revere officially declared California a possession of the United States. In February 1848, Mexico and the U.S. signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo to end the war. This treaty meant that Mexico had to yield a large portion of its Southwest territory — including present-day California — to the U.S.

As of the signing of the treaty, California had a meager population that was not up to the 60,000-inhabitant benchmark a territory needed to achieve statehood. Earlier in January 1848, gold was discovered on the American River near Sacramento, and the territory witnessed a massive influx of immigrants looking for work and good fortune. Thanks to the Gold Rush, a huge increase in population and wealth followed, thus necessitating the need for civil government and local policies.

In 1849, Californians demanded statehood, and California became the 31st state on September 9, 1850. California joined the Union as a free, non-slavery state by the Compromise of 1850 in just about two years of the territory’s incorporation. Its first capital was in San Jose before it was moved to the city of Vallejo for lack of necessary facilities. The capital was later moved to Benicia, a small town, and subsequently to the riverside port of Sacramento in 1854.

California Admission Day timeline

1846

The Bear Flag Revolt

American settlers in California stage a revolt against Mexican authorities.

1848

A Treaty for Peace

The United States and Mexico sign the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo to end the war between the countries.

1850

The Compromise of 1850

The Compromise of 1850 is signed and California is admitted as the 31st state to the Union.

1911

Adoption of the California State Flag

The California State Flag, based on the original Bear Flag, is adopted by the state legislature.

California Admission Day FAQs

Is California Admission Day a federal holiday?

California Admission Day is not a federal holiday. It’s a local observance in the state of California. Schools, businesses, and government offices remain open.

What are other names for California?

California is also known as ‘The Golden State, ‘The Land of Milk and Honey,’ ‘The El Dorado State,’ and ‘The Grape State.’

What is California famous for?

California remains one of the most popular destinations throughout North America. The state is especially famous for Hollywood, Disneyland, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Other unique landmarks in California include Coachella, Silicon Valley, the Wine Country, and Surf Culture.

California Admission Day Activities

Visit the Golden StateIf you’re a history buff, today’s the perfect day to visit California. Museums around California offer various resources and artifacts to help you learn more about the state’s rich history. Take a day trip or make a holiday of it and travel to more than one.

Enjoy the special eventsCalifornia Admission Day is observed with special events at schools, museums, and organizations throughout the state. Public officials often grant special addresses about its history and significance.

Take a trip to SonomaCalifornia Admission Day has been observed particularly in the Sonoma area since 1850. It would be nice to visit the area where it all began. Don’t forget to enjoy the state’s beautiful beaches, valleys, and mountains as you celebrate with them!

5 Fun Facts About California

Originally named “the Grizzly Bear State": California has renamed the Golden State from its initial name “the Grizzly Bear State” as the bears went extinct.

The state motto is ‘Eureka!’: The Greek word means “I have found it!” and alludes to the discovery of gold in the Sierra Nevada.

Redwood is the official state tree: California’s official state tree is the redwood, as designated in 1937.

It’s called ‘The Grape State’, too: Over 300,000 tons of grapes are grown in California annually, and the state produces more than 17 million gallons of wine each year!

Blue jeans: In 1873 blue jeans were imported for miners from Europe, making San Francisco the first place in the U.S. where jeans were worn.

Why We Love California Admission Day

Becoming a recognized state in the U.S.This event celebrates the day California officially became a state in the U.S. It was a protracted struggle but thanks to the peace treaty that ended the Mexican-American War of 1848, it was a done deal.

A tribute to the war heroesThe struggle to acquire California as a possession of the U.S. was not an easy one. It took a war, diplomacy, protests, and legislation to make it possible. This day celebrates the memories of everyone who fought to make it possible.

The population boost that came with the Gold RushCalifornia’s low population would have hindered its prospects to become a state and admittance to the Union. Thanks to the Gold Rush, the territory was able to have the 60,000 inhabitants it needed to achieve statehood.

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g0rdonbombay · 1 year

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#Mount Diablo #BART #Bay Area Rapid Transit #@sfchronicle #bay area

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trucenz · 3 months

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FAMILY CHRISTMAS IN LOMBOK

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#Auckland #Burnsco #christmas #elephants #Gili Aer #Indonesia #Lombok #Medana Bay Marina #mooring #Mount Rinjani #New Year #orang utan #sembulan village #Truce #waterfall #wildlife park

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s38s73r · 1 year

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Good Friday vibes

Perranuthnoe beach, Mount's Bay, Cornwall /Kernow

#cornwall #kernow #sky #sea #clouds #beach #Perranuthnoe #Mount's Bay #Penzance #Easter

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larimar · 2 years

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nicolasletoublonphoto 1. Lake McDonnell 2. Sellicks beach 3. Rapid bay beach 4. Blue Lake 5. Greenly beach 6. Remarkable Rocks 7. Emu bay

#Australia #South Australia #photography #travel #dream #Lake McDonnell #Sellicks Beach #Rapid Bay Beach #Blue Lake #Greenly Beach #Remarkable Rocks #Emu Bay #Kangaroo Island #Eyrie Peninsula #Flinders Range #Mount Gambier

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pix4japan · 1 year

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Tiny Fishing Port on the Bay

Location: Mt. Kinkan, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Timestamp: 12:58 January 31, 2023

View of Heda Port located on the western coast of Suruga Bay in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. In the far distance lies the city of Shizuoka on the opposite side across the bay.

The climb to Mt. Kinkan (elevation 816 m/2,677 ft) from the nearby parking lot took only about an hour and that was with a heavy backpack full of camera and video gear on a muddy and snowy trail.

If visiting on a warm spring day when the trail is dry, you can easily reach the peak in less than an hour. Just be sure to wear shoes that provide some traction on the soless so as to avoid slipping on rocks.

Bonus tip: Try to visit on a weekday with no crowds and be extra quiet—you might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of some of the deer that live on these slopes. My dog and I saw two large bucks only 10 minutes from the trailhead!

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 28 mm ISO 100 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/8.0

#風景写真 #静岡県 #伊豆半島 #戸田港 #駿河湾 #金冠山 #shootpentax #pix4japan #pentax_dfa28105 #pentaxk1mkii #japan #Shizuoka Prefecture #Suruga Bay #Izu Peninsula #Mount Kinkan #landscape photography

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illustratus · 18 days

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Tuna Fishing in the Bay of Naples by Moonlight by Christian Frederik Ferdinand Thøming

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lonestarbattleship · 2 years

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The sun sets behind Mount Fujiyama on August 27, 1945, as seen from USS Missouri (BB-63) anchored in Sagami Wan, outside of Tokyo Bay. Ships of the U.S. Third Fleet and the British Pacific Fleet are in the distance. Closest to the camera, in center, is HMS Duke of York, with HMS King George V next beyond her.

NHHC: 80-G-490414

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