Walking Tours: ‘Canary Wharf, London’ (Video)

Date filmed: Saturday – November 21, 2020

Canary Wharf is the secondary central business district of London on the Isle of Dogs. Along with the City of London, it is one of the main financial centres of the United Kingdom and the world, containing many of their tallest buildings, including the third-tallest in the UK, One Canada Square.

TIME STAMPS: 00:00 SOUTH QUAY STATION [DRL] 04:29 SOUTH QUAY PLAZA 06:47 SOUTH QUAY WALK 10:08 ADMIRALS WAY 10:11 STREET FOOD VANS 11:16 SOUTH QUAY WALK 12:29 SOUTH QUAY FOOTBRIDGE 15:05 JUBILEE PLACE Entrance 16:27 BANK STREET 17:14 JUBILEE PARK 22:32 CANARY WHARF STATION 22:47 UPPER BANK STREET 25:53 S COLONNADE 27:45 CHURCHILL PLACE 28:44 EY CANARY WHARF 31:18 N COLONNADE 31:32 BARCLAYS BANK 32:15 WAITROSE & PARTNERS 35:34 CANADA SQUARE 38:16 CROSSRAIL PLACE 40:15 CROSSRAIL STATION 47:38 N COLONNADE 48:40 CANARY WHARF [DLR STATION] 50:32 CABOT SQUARE 51:56 N DOCK FOOTBRIDGE 53:42 ABSOLUTE PLEASURE YATCH 54:19 MOUSE TAIL COFFEE STORIES 57:36 MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCKLANDS 1:00:15 ONTARIO WAY 1:02:28 WESTFERRY ROAD 1:04:21 CIRCUS APARTMENT 1:06:09 CANARY RIVERSIDE PLAZA 1:07:24 CANARY WHARF PIER 1:08:47 WESTFERRY CIRCUS 1:09:58 W INDIA AVE 1:13:37 CABOT SQUARE 1:15:46 CABOT PLACE 1:16:49 S COLONNADE 1:1749 CANARY WHARF [DLR STATION] 1:17:53 POST OFFICE 1:18:26 JP MORGAN 1:19:11 HERON QUAYS [DLR STATION] 1:20:13 REUTERS PLAZA 1:20:36 ONE CANADA SQUARE 1:21:28 CANARY WHARF STATION

Morning News Podcast: Presidential Transition Begins, Covid-19 Vaccines

Presidential transition process to begin after weeks of delay, Biden picks Janet Yellen for Treasury Secretary, and holiday shopping is different this year.

Tech: ‘Why Electric Cars Took So Long To Develop’

Electric cars have been around since the mid 19th century… So why didn’t they catch on sooner? Telegraph motoring journalist Paul Hudson explains the long journey EVs have gone through, from almost extinction in postwar Britain, up to present day and their pivotal role in the future of driving. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/advi..

Autumn In Japan: Unganji Temple In Otawara City

Built in 1450, it is the oldest temple in Kakunodate town. The sanmon gateway is Akita prefecture’s tangible cultural property. The guaridan deva is a work of Emazo, the composer of the Donpan folk song. Also the thousand Buddha statues of Shiraiwa ware, is a magnificent piece of art.

Matsuo Bashō, born Matsuo Kinsaku, then Matsuo Chūemon Munefusa, was the most famous poet of the Edo period in Japan. During his lifetime, Bashō was recognized for his works in the collaborative haikai no renga form; today, after centuries of commentary, he is recognized as the greatest master of haiku.

Politics Monday: Tamara Keith And Amy Walter On White House Transition

The head of the General Services Administration Monday authorized President-elect Joe Biden to begin transitioning to the White House weeks after voters went to the polls and as Biden continues to make selections to top cabinet posts. NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss that development and the latest political news.

Timelapse Travel: ‘Asturias’ In Northwest Spain (2020)

Filmed and Edited by: Juan Carlos Cortina

This cover image from the Asturian viewpoint of Angrilu is the mark of a trip that includes three years of photographs in Asturias in collaboration with the Oviedo photographer David Álvarez Velicia. Touring the coasts of Ribadesella, Llanes, Luarca, the Picos de Europa and the national parks, the most hidden viewpoints, the strangest rock formations of the Cantabrian coast, a work has been born that shows the beauty of the landscapes of Asturias. The timelapse scenes show an augmented reality with which the passing of time is perceived in a few seconds and Asturias is a unique place to perform this technique.

The Principality of Asturias, a region of northwest Spain, is known for its rugged coast, mountains, religious sites and medieval architecture. Regional capital Oviedo’s San Salvador Cathedral houses religious relic the Shroud of Oviedo. Nearby on Mt. Naranco stands the 9th-century churches of San Miguel de Lillo and Santa María del Naranco, the latter originally built as a palace for King Ramiro I of Asturias. 

You can see more timelapses on my channel and my photographic work on my website jccortina.com

Walking Tours: Marbella, Costa Del Sol, Spain (Video)

A stroll along the beaches in Marbella – from Playa de la Fontanilla to Playa de la Venus.

Marbella beaches have been the favourite destination of both Spanish and international tourists. With 27 kilometres of coast, Marbella boasts a beautiful variety of beaches. Whether you are looking for calm away from the tourist trail or seeking full on activities and eateries, Marbella has an idyllic spot you’ll fall in love with. 🎬 Filmed: November 9th, 2020 (⏱ 2pm)

Marbella is a city and resort area on southern Spain’s Costa del Sol, part of the Andalusia region. The Sierra Blanca Mountains are the backdrop to 27 km of sandy Mediterranean beaches, villas, hotels, and golf courses. West of Marbella town, the Golden Mile of prestigious nightclubs and coastal estates leads to Puerto Banús marina, filled with luxury yachts, and surrounded by upmarket boutiques and bars.

Art & Jewelry: A Brief History Of The ‘House Of FABERGÉ’ (Sotheby’s Video)

Family firm Fabergé was the most powerful and largest jewelry company of its era. In this video, find out how the brand captured the attention of Royal families in Russia and across Europe, and discover works with true imperial provenance, including the Balletta Vase, which is offered as part of Sotheby’s upcoming sale Fabergé and Vertu: Property from the Brooklyn Museum (2 December | London). Other highlights include Fabergé special singular commissions, including a nephrite and moonstone study of mistletoe, a nephrite and diamond dandelion, and intricately carved agate models of a dog, a billy goat and a diamond-eyed cat.

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