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As a former Potter (or do you say “Ceramicist”- or Silica Technologist) I instinctively knew that there was a former factory that baked clay here, whether a Tile Factory or something related to “firing” Clay.
Thanks to Google Maps (-👍 👍! ) I now know
it was The Antigos Fornos da Fabrica de Loucas de Massareles of near Campagna Train Station in PORTO.
Another day and another memory from my times cross-dressed as a woman. I wrote the other day of my preference for cross-dressing in private. I have only ventured out as a woman in public very rarely. I lack confidence in my ability to look female and this causes me a lot of angst on the few occasions I have been out in public cross-dressed.
One should ‘never say never’ as perhaps my confidence may grow in the future, who knows! At the moment I have to admit the few trips out I’ve had have proved more traumatic than pleasurable. I just could not relax or believe I looked like a woman.
I have tried and failed to develop a female persona and appearance to work in the real world and to be honest, this is an issue I genuinely don’t think I can overcome. I promised my wife and family I would only cross-dress in private so the rare trips out feel like I am betraying their trust. I feel bad as I am not being truthful with them. I had not admitted I was going to step out the door dressed as a woman and trying to pass myself off as a female. This awareness along with my lack of confidence with my cross-dressing abilities is what induces the fear and traumatic experiences. Instead of elation I just feel fearful. In private I have none of that and experience real joy, excitement and pure delight. In public I feel a failure.
So let me explain this picture. I am obviously in a car in a public place. I did in fact venture out soon after this picture. In fact, I recorded two videos of this trip. What is interesting, in the second video I express I am happy about it. I can admit son after the recording my mood went in the opposite direction and the fear kicked in once more.
I was fortunate to be accompanied by a friend on that trip. She was looking out for me and kindly recorded the video and took the stills. I doubt without her being with me I would ever have gone through with what I did.
I did find myself questioning myself. I was not at all sure just why I actually had to go out in public as a woman? I think as cross-dressers many of us are unconsciously steered that direction. There are male to female cross-dressers who are confident and at ease enough to go out in public as a woman. I admire their confidence. Not all of us though have such confidence. It’s interesting that despite my enjoyment of cross-dressing in private I feel like I am a failure because I only dress in private and do not go out in public. I know I shouldn’t feel that but I do. Despite my feelings of failure I am not actually motivated to go out in public as I don’t enjoy the angst and betrayal of trust with my wife and family.
I do enjoy recording the videos as my female self and I think this is probably my best outlet for expressing my female persona. As for this picture, I was very reluctant to get out of the car when the picture was taken. I’m smiling with nervousness and I was feeling incredibly anxious and just wanted to drive away. The two videos are a brief highlight of the whole experience. I wanted to be honest and explain after my final words the whole thing became overwhelming and the happiness I expressed on camera was soon replaced by angst!
As an urban Inuk artist, Takpannie forges new visions of modern Inuit life that redress the misconceptions and stereotypes imposed on Iunuit peoples by non-Inuk. With this series, she honours missing and murdered Indigenous women through performance. Using movement and red smoke she makes a powerful statement on lives lost as she expresses Indigenous anger and frustration at the lack of justice for these victims of racism and violence. Her declarative titles convey a message of support for Inuit women and their experience in the urban landscape.
I fear no evil because I'm blind in one eye and there's
four large jungle dogs at my side, they comfort me.
"Well, I came upon a man at the top of a hill,
he called himself the savior of all the human race.
Said he came to save the world from destruction and pain"
But I asked him, "How can you save the world from itself ?"
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As cliche as it may be, our favorite place to be together is in bed. I could spend an entire day there with him! Laying in each others' arms feels so amazing and so natural. It can be fun, sexy, lazy, sleepy, or just comfortable. We fall asleep just like this every single night.
Love, Nikki & Barry
Ps- we really do fall asleep in this exact position, just with our head at the other end with the pillows ;)
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As our stay here in Annapolis begins to look more permanent feelings of nostalgia surface for what we left behind.
Himalayan snowcock frequents alpine pastures and steep ridges of mountains of Central and South Asia above the treeline and near the snowline. In the Himalayas, it is found between 4000 and 5000 m elevation in summer, descending to 2400 m during severe winters. Since the Himalayan snowcock has a large distribution range and no visible declines in population, it has been considered a species of "least concern" by the IUCN.
In 1961 the similarity of the Himalayan landscape to the Nevada region was noted and the Himalayan snowcock was considered as a good game bird for introduction by the Nevada Fish and Game Commission. The Commission then approached the President of Pakistan for some birds. These were wild trapped in Hunza and early shipments faced heavy losses after which birds were locally reared at Mason Valley game farm and over a 15-year period (1965–1979) more than 2000 birds were released into the wild. A wild population more than 200 to 500 birds has established itself in the Ruby Mountains, where they forage above the treeline.
As we had a bit of time to spare in Le Cheylard l’Evèque whilst waiting for our transport, I took the opportunity to make the climb to the Notre-Dame de Tous Graces (Our Lady of All the Graces), a Roman Catholic chapel which is located on a rock that overlooks the village of Le Cheylard l’Evèque and surrounding area. The rock is the reason I believe a bishop of the time purchased the land in 1321.
The 2016 census indicates that the population of Le Cheylard l’Evèque is 64 and I suspect that Laubarnes, in the background, has a similar population.
As my dear friend Anuj told me on an older post that Sweet William catchfly "Silene armeria" is very invassive,
But you must see the sea of pink in a time when not much else is in bloom, this time of the year I simply pull them out,
there is always some in bloom thought the Year,
As the sun sets into the haze over East Anglia,37405 is my last daylight shot of the year as it passes Reedham with the 2J80 1455 Norwich - Lowestoft on 27th Dec 16
The newest double decker in the Reliance fleet is Volvo B7TL Plaxton President LK03 NHP, their first President. New to First Capital North in the VNL class as 32313 (VNL32313) it later passed to Go-Ahead London General and became PVL3 yet retained the London version of the First Willowleaf ('Barbie') livery. Seen as no longer required within the group, it was sold and purchased by Reliance and was initially only for school services. It has now gained LED destination equipment which seems to mean this is now part of the fleet for normal service use, and is seen here at York Exhibition Square running the PM peak 40 service to Easingwold and Crayke
...dolphin in an abercrombie hoodie?? CORRECT!!! you win...erm..nothing. What do you mean that's not fair! pffft! ;)
yeah..don't know what this is really. me in the garden trying to look all moody and whatnot whilst holding onto my reflector as the light was behind me. Simples!
PS MANY thanks to those of you who have bought some of my photos on redbubble. You are wonderful, and I'd hug you if i could!
As the new century began in 1900, Mayor Sam Brashier bought the Kellem-Noble land and house on the edge of town to create Sam Houston Park –the city's first. By 1910 it had been landscaped into a Victorian delight with an old mill, a stream, a rustic bridge, and paths. Sam Houston Park has been the home of The Heritage Society since 1954
one day in June 2014; rolleiflex T + lomography REDSCALE XR NEGATIVE 50-200
Out of focus, or focused on the claws?
I'm trying to stay up all night tonight... I doubt if I can, though.
as it was once known. A terrace of four Late Georgian/Early Victorian homes that were quite run down when I first arrived in Ealing forty years ago.
THE RIVER VIENNE AT Availles Limouzine
To view large on black press 'L' key on keyboard Repeat to return. Left-click to enlarge further.
Taken 25 December 2016
ƒ/4; 1/20; ISO 280
File ref: 20161225-_DSC9639
As NS 13R waits to head south, NS 25A follows right behind, as dispatch ordered the 25A to pick up the crew on 13R and take them south to Lynchburg. The Washington District is single tracked with sidings, so these kinds of moves are rare.
ginza, tokyo, japan ,Disney 100th Anniversary Celebration - Walt Disney World, Moments of Magic at the Clock Tower..../
As the approaching cloud bank is about to take out the last of the late evening sun,freshly restored 37403 "Isle of Mull" leaves Flimby with the 2C47 1732 Barrow in Furness - Carlisle on 30th July 16.....The brick building seen above the houses is the remains of Risehow Colliey which closed 50 years ago
As students dance on the floor above, performers get "in face" for a drag show which will conclude Spectrum (Depaul's) annual GLBT dance.
I shoot with a canon d40. 580flash. I am a photojournalist for the DePaul Weekly DePaulia. But this is not for the publication and it my first time shooting these performers.
as for today, a fog covers everything like a slow thin veil
as there is the same, for my very own life
Here is a shot of Watson Falls, Umpqua National Forest near Diamond Lake in Southern Oregon. This is probably my favorite waterfall in Southern Oregon. The 272 plunge is incredible year round. The flow is certainly more powerful during the winter and much more elegant during the summer as the water fans.
Albrecht Dürer -
Self-portrait as a sick person [1507]
Selbstbildnis als Kranker [1507]
Bremen; Kunsthalle
Abmessungen: Blatt: 118 x 108 mm
Technik: Feder in Braun, mit Pinsel farbig aquarelliert
Handschriftliche Eintragung:
Do der gelb fleck ist vnd mit dem
finger drawff dewt do ist mir we
"Where the yellow spot is and I point my finger at it,
it hurts me."
onlinekatalog.kunsthalle-bremen.de/DE-MUS-027614/object/8237
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However, Dürer fell ill during the trip and suffered from an enlarged spleen. He informed his doctor of this with a sketch depicting himself pointing to a spot marked with a yellow mark. In fact, it could have been malaria. He had been suffering from recurring bouts of fever since his trip to Venice. It was probably a fever that ended his life on April 6, 1528.
Allerdings erkrankte Dürer während der Reise und hatte unter einer vergrößerten Milz zu leiden. Mit einer Skizze, die ihn selbst auf eine mit einem gelben Fleck gekennzeichnete Stelle zeigend darstellt, unterrichtete er seinen Arzt davon. Tatsächlich könnte es sich um eine Malariaerkrankung gehandelt haben. Bereits seit seiner Venedigreise litt er an sich wiederholenden Fieberschüben. Ein Fieber wird es auch gewesen sein, das am 6. April 1528 sein Leben beendete.
www.barnebys.de/blog/albrecht-durer-das-selbstverstandnis...
This two-storeyed former hotel was constructed in 1885 for Brisbane publican Daniel Costigan. It replaced a previous, less substantial structure on the site, which had functioned as the Plough Inn since 1864. The new building was erected during South Brisbane's heyday and was part of the 1880s boom-time reconstruction of Stanley Street premises.
The building was designed by architect Alexander B. Wilson, who is more known for his domestic work. It was built by contractor Abraham James, whose tender of £3,300 was accepted in March 1885.
The hotel, prominently located in central Stanley Street, serviced the commercial heart of South Brisbane. Its proximity to the South Brisbane wharves ensured its popularity amongst those engaged in shipping interests.
Initially the L-shaped interior comprised on the ground floor: a central hall, staircase, dining room, two private rooms (probably for dining also), bar, parlour, storage spaces, billiard room, and lavatories; the first floor contained fourteen guest rooms and a bathroom. A verandah along the back of the building connected it to a detached single-storey kitchen. A cellar completed the facilities.
The building has been altered a number of times since its initial construction. In 1922, additions were made by contractors Robertson and Corbette, following the designs of GHM Addison and Son. It is thought that the street awning was added at this time.
In 1987 the building was modified to function as a tavern during Expo '88. Most of the internal walls were removed, the central fireplace and chimney were taken out, and the interior was re-fitted. Also the front verandah was widened, the rear verandah extended, and windows and doors replaced at this time.
In 1991 - 1992 a conservation plan for the Plough Inn was prepared by Bruce Buchanan architects, and the interior was fully refurbished. The front verandah was also reconstructed.
Source: Queensland Heritage Register.
the final shot is what you were after, nothing else matters. At first, the flash kept firing at full power no matter what. Turned out it slipped of the trigger a little. Then the wind was blowing so hard that the light-stand was bending and her hair was all over the place. It was cold as $%^& and we were about to give up. Then the wind died down down...and yes, the 135mm f2.0 might be my favorite prime in the world. The 50L ain't bad either but still not sure if I am keeping it...
Strobist info:
580EX II in softbox to my left.
red gelled Yongnuo 568EX to my left.
All manual mode at some power and triggered by YN 622C's