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This object doesn't rise very high at my latitude so it was good to grab an hours worth of data before it sank into the murk
Canon 550D (modded)/Borg ED45 with 0.85 FR/Astrotrac
21 x 3 minute Lights (unguided)
ISo1600
14 Darks
7 flats
7 flat lights
Sharpcap for polar aligning with a Polemaster camera
While i saw these people sitting outside a shop, I felt that the patterns on the door shutter aligned with the spiritual ash powder on their foreheads.
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Isla Marta is an example of Nature's equilibrium: It hosts both the predators and the prey.
On top of the island the penguins rest durin the summer and at the same time, at the island's shores, the sea lions have their base settlement.
Le site est indiqué même s'il vaut mieux partir du bourg de Sainte-Barbe tout près pour le visite...
D'emblée, on réalise la grandeur du site et du grand nombre de menhirs alignés qui apparaissent sous nos yeux : on en voit partout !
There was much practice and patience involved in measuring this shot of 140 seconds. This is what I was going for and overall a success. I hope you enjoy it!
Straight out of the cam - No editing
Une mouche sur une tige de graminée
doucement, se laisse aller, bercer
quand soudain, le Mistral
d'un grand souffle fatal
l'envoya valdinguer
tout en bas dans le pré
Moralité:
Se croire en sécurité
n'est souvent qu'illusion!!!!!!!
Liliane
FR - Quatre TGV alignés au Landy avec, de gauche à droite : l'ex-rame Réseau tricourant 4530 devenue Iris 320 puis Vigirail (son nom actuel), une Duplex et deux SE, dont une en livrée carmillon, le 2 décembre 2015.
ES - Cuatro TGV alineados en el taller de mantenimiento de Le Landy (Paris-Nord) : el ex-Réseau tritension 4530 transformado en tren de inspección de vía y catenaria Iris 320 hace unos diez años y hoy denominado Vigirail, un Dúplex y dos Sud-Est, uno de los cuales (el de la derecha) luciendo la librea carmillon, el 2 de diciembre de 2015.
EN - Four TGVs stabled in the Le Landy maintenance shops. From left to right : the former tri-voltage TGV Réseau 4530 transformed in the Iris 320 track and catenary observation vehicle some ten years ago and now named Vigirail, a Duplex and two Sud-Est (the first generation TGVs, in service since 1981), one of them wearing the new Carmillon livery, on December 2nd, 2015.
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[caption id="attachment_1360" align="alignleft" width="1024"] Palampur[/caption]
Amidst the commercial hill stations in Himachal, there’s a serene town ‘Palampur’ located at an elevation of 4829 ft on the gentle slopes of Kangra valley. The town got its first share of publicity when Aamir’s kissable movie Raja Hindustani was shot in Palampur. The effect of which is seen even today; "Pardesi Pardesi Jaana Nahi" song is still the favourite pick in busses and taxis here. The town is away from the general hustle and bustle of tourist places and not many have travelled around here yet.
[caption id="attachment_1363" align="alignleft" width="300"] Tea Gardens, Palampur[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1364" align="alignleft" width="300"] Palampur, Kangra[/caption]
I got acquainted to this beauty when my parents shifted here. It was love at first sight. I would label it as a painter’s canvas, a poet’s rhythmical composition, a musician’s beats, or rather a dreamer’s destination. It’s as artistic as you can imagine.
The town of Palampur lies in the lap of snow laden Dhauladhar Range, encircled by the tea gardens and the roads fenced with colourful trees. The weather is splendid, it might surprise you with its radical shifts; the scorching sun fading into dark clouds anytime. It’s mostly cold in the evening and you may have to wrap yourself in sweat shirts, to be the least.
If you’re a discerning traveller, this is just the place for you. This town has all : lavishing beauty, delectable food, awesome weather, sophisticated market place, and adorable folks. Trust me, you rarely see such a perfect amalgamation.
Let’s take a quick tour of Palampur
Saurav Van Vihar
[caption id="attachment_1361" align="alignleft" width="300"] Saurav Van Vihar, Palampur[/caption]
This nature park is 4 kms from the town. You can wallow in the green pastures, enjoy boat rides and swings. But the real fun lies outside; where the Neugal river cuts through the rocky mountains. You could simply soak your legs in the chilled water, feel the cool breeze and comfort yourself. The Van Vihar is open till 6 p.m.. It’s recommended that you don’t get too late and have a couple of hours to stroll around.
Reaching there - You can take a bus which will drop you to the main road of Van Vihar, then walk down for 1.5 kms to hit this spot. Alternatively, you can explore taxi ride to reach this place.
Neugal Café
There’s a beautiful trail which connects Palampur to Saurav Van Vihar and in the mid lies this Café. The café has an entry fee of Rs 10 per person. The food is all right here, but what fascinates is the outdoor seating which lends you a panoramic view of snow-clad Dhauladhar Range while sipping hot coffee. What more!
[caption id="attachment_1365" align="alignleft" width="300"] Palampur, Kangra Valley[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1366" align="alignleft" width="300"] Neugal cafe, Palampur[/caption]
Vivekanand Medical Institute
Reaching there - Take a bus going to Baijanath, the institute is in the midway 4 kms from Palampur.
Though the hospital isn’t a tourist place, this one deserves some attention. It hubs “Kaya Kalp: Himalayan Research Institute for Yoga and Naturopathy”, which offer superior therapies for relaxation along with residential stay. Even if you have no agenda, it’s recommended that you visit the campus. The location itself is so stunning; half of your worries vanish just reaching here. There is a small Tapri which serves good tea and omelette, delight in that.
[caption id="attachment_1367" align="alignright" width="300"] Vivekanand Institute, Palampur[/caption]
Tashi Jong Village
15 kms away from Palampur, this village is a home to Tibetan refugees. The village sheens from a distance due to the colourful prayer flags strung along mountain ridges. Tashi Jong Monastery is a beautifully designed architecture surrounded by a lush green garden.
Reaching there - Not many are aware about this place, you may be misguided. Simply catch a bus from Palampur to Baijanath and get down at Chontra chowk. The monastery is a walk of approx. 2 kms from the Chowk. You can hire a tourist taxi on your way back from the Monastery gate.
[caption id="attachment_1368" align="alignleft" width="300"] Tashi Jong, Kangra Valley[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1369" align="alignleft" width="300"] Tashi Jong, Kangra Valley[/caption]
Toy Train Ride
Running on the Pathankot-Palampur-Jogindernagar route, this toy train of 7 coaches is mainly used by the locals to commute. The train takes more time than normal trains as it travels at slow pace and runs through a single line. But it’s worth a ride; it offers an awe-striking view of nature crossing valleys, tunnels and rivers.
Getting there - To catch the train, get to Maranda station that’s located 2 kms away from the main Palampur.
Hopefully, you are enticed? Start planning for Palampur!
There are direct AC/Non AC busses from Delhi, which take approx. 12 hours. You can also explore the train route which runs from Delhi to Pathankot, and then a bus from Pathankot to Palampur. However, the bus ride from Delhi is the most convenient and comfortable. https://www.redbus.in/ http://www.hrtchp.com/hrtctickets/
[caption id="attachment_1370" align="alignleft" width="300"] Toy train, Palampur Kangra[/caption]
Travel around Palampur
A good idea is to station yourself at Palampur, delight in the serenity and cover the tourist places in and around over a span of few days. Palampur is well connected to nearby places, busses ply every now and then. There are ample tourist destinations around Palampur i.e. Dharmshala (30 kms) and Mcleodganj (10 kms from Dharmshala), Baijnath Temple(16 kms), Chamunda Devi (25 kms), Kangra (40 kms), Bir and Billing (35 kms, Asia’s one of the best sites for paragliding).
Quick Facts:
Busses connectivity is superb and economical.
Do not explore the option of taxis, they will unnecessarily charge you.
Even if it is pleasant, keep a sweat shirt intact in your carry bag, evenings are cold.
You’re sure to spot Kulfi thela in the market, don’t miss the delectable stick kulfi. It’s yum!
It really took a while before this model was done. Actually I wanted to present it at LEGO World 2013 but didn't manage to get it ready. It was shown at LEGO World 2014 in Copenhagen but afterwards I still had to do some minor changes.
Anyhow; the model. In July 2011 I was visiting the UK for my job and I had the opportunity to do some sightseeing. Just before heading for the UK I saw a couple of pictures of NYR's immaculate Kenworth K100E Aerodyne in "B.J. & the Bear: outfit. A couple of months before they imported one for the States and converted it into a heavy recovery vehicle by fitting a Century Rotator 1140. I took a lot of pictures at their yard (and of course I was very please it was there!). Back home I started to find more details about the K100 and Century Rotator and start building a chassis and cab.
I didn't use chrome before and had to start a collection of chrome pieces. I discovered it's rather expensive and I was hesitating whether I should continue the project or not. Mid 2011 I still had the old Scania 141 with Holmes and when I removed the cab of that one and placed the K100 cab onto the chassis I thought it might be better to start with a smaller truck with some chrome parts. And that's how I start building the K100 with Holmes twin boom; www.flickr.com/photos/51102529@N07/sets/72157631712541786/
But I had to continue with the NYR truck. The other K100 did turn out very well and the Aerodyne would be even better (red, white and black are always good to combine). So I continued early 2013. In a meanwhile Brickonwheels started to build his Pete 379 with Century Rotator 1750; www.flickr.com/photos/bricksonwheels/sets/721576345065103...
From a truck photographer I received some very useful pictures of the century rotator, even a few production pictures. He I really could see all details which enabled me to build quite an exact replica. At a heavy recovery show in Belgium in June 2013 I had a closer look to a few examples of Century Rotators which where there.
The model has a full detailed chassis with drive shafts, air suspension, axle stabilizers, etc. etc. When I was building the chassis I recon it would become long, very long. Without the body should say there wouldn't come an end to the chassis … Nice challenge to get it straight without bending. The cab is tilted with an accurate Cummins 6 cylinder in line engine underneath. This one has some chrome touches. The cab interior differs a bit from the old K100; this one is from a later generation, on of the last produced in 2003.
The body work I had to align with the cab (especially with the striping). As I wouldn't change anything to the design of it (it was perfect) I had to modify the body work quite some times. I think I rebuilt it seven of eight times. The body work consist of one center part at the front and two mirrored sections on each side. These are merged to the chassis with traverse beams. On the truck chassis there's a heavy subframe for the crane. I used a classic turn table to attach the crane base. The crane base also was quite a challenge to build; I wanted to have the shapes correctly. While there aren't any blueprints available of the rotator I really had to study all pictures I took. When building the crane I discovered the truck chassis was a bit too short; I disassembled the chassis and stretched it with three studs. It really was a lot of work but otherwise it wouldn't be right.
The boom has three stages and I chose to use panels, brackets and tiles to make these section. In reality there's a little space between the boom and crane base. The outer section is just less than six studs wide, the middle section four studs and inner section a little more than three studs. I was quite expensive to collect all these pieces but I thought it would fit better.
The truck has three winches; two on top of the crane base and one in the body work.
I spent a lot of time on detailing, like the fuel tanks, air compressor, light bar, support legs, storage cabinets etc. etc.
It's my largest solo vehicle so far, apart from the huge Liebherr cranes I built many years ago. In a time span of two and a half years I spent many hours on it. Mostly it really was fun and exciting to build but sometimes quite frustrating. Patience is the magic word!