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An extraordinary Colombian quartz cluster with an exquisite formation. Locality: La Belleza Mine, Boyaca, Columbia Photo: GeoCrystals

A young European greenfinch/Chloris chloris/grönfink. Värmland, Sweden (15 July 2025).

7 pound natural Rutilated #Quartz from #Brazil Photo: Flower Of Life #Crystal Gallery  Amazing Geologist

Pierre-Paul Prud'hon

Easy to fall in love with

Hydrangea

santa barbara, 2025 may

Cuban Artist

Twins

(via Pin on Goats) Eating Leaves by Melanie DeFazio

1987

Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite, Pyrite, Calcite – Huaron, Peru

Smithsonite, Goethite – Tsumeb Mine, Namibia

Nicole Duennebier (US-American, 1983) - Still Life with Fish Bowl (2024)

Dragon Fish Japan. Edo period 5'3’’ x 34’’ x 17’’ - 160cm x 86cm x 43cm A splendid model of a Shachihoko, an enormous roof decoration well cast in bronze, with a dragon head with bushy eyebrows and whiskers, flared nostrils, a spiny dorsal fin and 4 large pectoral fins. His body with the scales of a carp and a large flared tail fin. Originally gilded overall, this impressive beast would have adorned the gable end of a splendid castle, temple or Samurai home. Now, with remnants of gilding to the scales and a good green weathered patina.  Note: Shachihoko were thought to provide protection against fire, as they were attributed with the power to control rain. Brandt Asian Art