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1. BALBOA_170724_006.JPG: First Declaration of Human Rights by Cyrus the Great inscribed in cuneiform on a clay cylinder discovered in 1879, now on display in the British Museum. Cyrus the Great (585-529 BC), the Iranian emperor, defined the First Declaration of Human Rights on this cylinder. Cyrus is admired more as liberator than a conqueror of his vast empire because of his respect for human rights and the humane treatment of those he ruled. He is "anointed" in the Bible (Is. 45:4) as a liberator of God's people (Is.45:15) and the chosen one (Is. 48:15-15). Professor Richard Frye of Harvard University said; "Surely the concept of One World, the fusion of Peoples and Cultures into oneness was one of his important legacies". The following from this ancient cylinder are a rendition of the spirit of his message in modern English: 1. I declare that I will respect the tradition, customs and religion of the nations of my empire and never let any of my governors to look down or insult the inhabitants of my nations. 2. I hereby abolish slavery; my governors are ordered to prohibit exchanging men and women as slaves within their ruling domains. Such a tradition should be exterminated the world over. 3. If anyone oppresses others, should it happen, I will take his/her right back and penalize the oppressors. 4. Today I declare Freedom of Religion. All are free to choose any religion, live in all regions and take up any job provided that they never violate other's rights. These proclamations ring true today in our times as they did in 583 BC. House Of Iran.
2. BALBOA_170724_042.JPG: Alcazar Garden
3. BALBOA_170724_048.JPG: This fountain is in compliance with the Emergency Water Regulations
4. BALBOA_170724_069.JPG: Alcazar Garden Originally designed in formal Spanish style, this sheltered retreat was created as Montezuma Garden for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. Seclusion was enhanced by a leafy eucalyptus forest beyond the south walls. A step into this enclosed garden removed visitors from the bustle of the fair and provided a unique perspective of the majestic California Tower. Walkways divided the space into smaller flower beds than seen today and the garden was encircled by ornate streetlamps. The Greek-inspired Doric pergola dates from 1915 and was designed by Frank P. Allen, Jr. (1881-1943), Director of Words for the Exposition. As now, there were colorful and changing displays of flowering plants. The garden was revitalized when Balboa Park hosted a second San Diego workd's fair, the 1935-36 California Pacific International Exposition. Richard Requa (1881-1941), Master Architect for the Exposition, introduced a Hispano-Moresque landscape style and a new name, Alcazar Garden. Geometric formality was retained but walkways were simplified to create larger flower beds edged with clipped box hedges. Moorish fountains and benches were placed at the center garden axis and ornamented with brightly hued California-made tiles. Alcazar Garden gained National Historic Landmark status in 1988. This garden is unique in Southern California. Inspired directly by the 14 th century Royal Alcazar Gardens of Seville, Spain, the design refines centuries of experience in the judicious use of water as an adornment to the enclosed garden. Alcazar Garden provides visitors with a cultural touchstone reaching back to the gardens of ancient Arabia, Persia, North Africa and Moorish Spain.
5. BALBOA_170724_096.JPG: Little hummingbirds flit around
6. BALBOA_170724_113.JPG: Balboa Park
7. BALBOA_170724_204.JPG: The Value of a Big Tree
8. BALBOA_170724_237.JPG: On the proud occasion of the 90th anniversary of its incorporation in 1923, Balboa Park Central celebrates nine decades of service to Balboa Park. Balboa Park Central is one of the park's oldest organizations and its mission is to enhance the park experience for all visitors. Balboa Park Central has operated this building, the historic House of Hospitality, since 1937. Board of Directors, Balboa Park Central, June 5, 2013
9. BALBOA_170724_251.JPG: House of Charm The House of Charm was designated as a temporary exhibition building along the "El Prado" of the Panama-California Exposition held in 1915-1916. The building facades combine ornately sculpted elements with a "Mission" style architecture. The public fell in love with the Prado Buildings and rallied to preserve them. The buildings were then reconditioned for the 1935 California-Pacific International Exposition. The Prado was maintained and became a National Historical Landmark in 1977. In 1993 The City of San Diego City Council approved replacement of the original temporary structure with a historic reconstruction. The building exterior was carefully reproduced to match the historic facades while the interior was designed to provide modern "museum quality" spaces. Long lost elements such as the domed Pueblo Tower were recreated. Great attention was paid to replicating the original sculptural ornamentation so their artistic quality can be appreciated by generations of San Diegans to come.
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Wikipedia Description: Balboa Park, San Diego, California
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Balboa Park is a 1,200 acre (4.9 km�) urban cultural park in San Diego, California, United States. Unlike some city parks which are mostly free of buildings in favor of open space and recreational fields (e.g. New York's Central Park), Balboa Park is a cultural complex. Besides open areas and natural vegetation, it contains a variety of cultural attractions including museums, theaters, gardens, shops and restaurants as well as the world-renowned San Diego Zoo. Balboa Park has been declared a National Historic Landmark. The park is managed and maintained by the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department.

Many of the park's attractions are along El Prado, a long, wide promenade running through the center of the park. Most of the buildings lining this street are in the Spanish Revival style, a richly ornamented eclectic mixture of Spanish and Latin American architecture. Along this boulevard are many of the park's museums, including the Museum of Man, the San Diego Museum of Art, the Museum of Photographic Arts, the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and Timken Museum of Art.

There are a number of gardens located in the park. These include Alcazar Garden, Botanical Building, Cactus Garden, Casa del Rey Moro Garden, Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden, Japanese Friendship Garden, Marston House Garden, Palm Canyon and Zoro Garden.

Other attractions include the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, which includes the world's largest outdoor pipe organ; The Old Globe Theatre, a replica of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre; a collection of "international cottages"; the Botanical Building with its accompanying reflecting pool; the Starlight Bowl; and the largest tenant of the park, the Balboa Park Golf Complex with an 18-hole golf course and a 9-hole executive golf course.

Balboa Park is adjacent to many of San Diego's neighborhoods including Downtown San Diego, ...More...
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2017 photos: Equipment this year: I continued to use my Fuji XS-1 cameras but, depending on the event, I also used a Nikon D7000. Trips this year: Civil War Trust conferences in Pensacola, FL, Chattanooga, TN (via sites in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee) and Fredericksburg, VA, a family reunion in The Dells, Wisconsin (via sites in Ohio, Indiana, and Wisconsin), New York City, and my 12th consecutive San Diego Comic Con trip (including sites in Arizona). For some reason, several of my photos have been published in physical books this year which is pretty cool. Ones that I know about: "Tarzan, Jungle King of Popular Culture" (David Lemmo), "The Great Crusade: A Guide to World War I American Expeditionary Forces Battlefields and Sites" (Stephen T. Powers and Kevin Dennehy), "The American Spirit" (David McCullough), "Civil War Battlefields: Walking the Trails of History" (David T. Gilbert), "The Year I Was Peter the Great: 1956 — Khrushchev, Stalin's Ghost, and a Young American in Russia" (Marvin Kalb), and "The Judge: 26 Machiavellian Lessons" (Ron Collins and David Skover). Number of photos taken this year: just below 560,000.
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