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Seven Lakes Drive is a north–south parkway located in the Hudson Valley region of New York in the United States. It extends for just under 18 miles (29 km) on a northeast–southwest alignment from an intersection with New York State Route 17 (NY 17) in the village of Sloatsburg to a junction with U.S. Route 9W (US 9W) and US 202 south of the Bear Mountain Bridge in the town of Stony Point. Most of the highway is located in either Harriman or Bear Mountain state parks, except for a small stretch near its western end. Ownership of Seven Lakes Drive is split between three entities, two of which are also responsible for maintenance of the road.
Sections of Seven Lakes Drive and several other roads in the park system (Tiorati Brook Road, Lake Welch Drive, and Perkins Memorial Drive), are closed for the winter from December through March.
As its name implies, Seven Lakes Drive passes by seven lakes located at various points along the road. From south to north, the lakes are Lake Sebago and Lake Kanawauke in the towns of Haverstraw and Tuxedo; Lake Skannatati and Lake Askoti in Tuxedo; Lake Tiorati in Tuxedo and Woodbury; Silver Mine Lake in Woodbury; and Queensboro Lake in Highlands.
The highway is not owned by a single entity; instead, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC), and the village of Sloatsburg all own different parts of the road. In Sloatsburg, the westernmost 0.33-mile (0.53 km) from NY 17 to Waldron Terrace is state-owned and maintained as New York State Route 981G (NY 981G). Seven Lakes Drive is locally owned and maintained for another 0.44 miles (0.71 km) east to Johnsontown Road. The remaining 17.15 miles (27.60 km) is owned by PIPC and maintained by NYSDOT as New York State Route 987E (NY 987E). The NY 981G and NY 987E designations are reference routes and are unsigned.
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June 6, 2022 - South Central Nebraska US
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First few shots of the day as this already severe warned storm was approaching from the northwest of my current location. Got in alignment of where I thought I had the best possible chance for pics & video. An open view with no power lines. Which is rare. Even in Nebraska.
There were actually 2 storm cells. Both were severe warned. I was on the outer boundaries of the western storm. The eastern storm was going to eventually merge with this storm & become one.
The lean or tilt in this storm meant business. Nothing to take away its energy for doing its building process. Rotation was imminent, though question was would this storm produce a tornado?
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This evening's epic afterglow!
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Fuji X-E1 + 10-24mm
4 seconds, f/8, ISO 100
7 shot panorama
The stars burn above this puddle of the Cottonwood Lakes to the great amusement of the cheering frogs. Three images stacked manually in photoshop.
An image with some unusual colour contrasts for a deep-sky image — with blue Bellatrix, a green comet, and the huge red Lambda Orionis nebula.
This is Comet ATLAS (C/2020 M3) seen here as the green glow above the bright blue star Bellatrix in the shoulder of Orion, and approaching the large diffuse red nebula surrounding the “head” star of Orion, Lambda Orionis. aka Meissa. The large nebula complex is catalogued as Sharpless 2-264. At right, above the comet, is the smaller emission and reflection nebula catalogued as vdB (vandenBurgh) 38. The sparse star cluster surrounding Lambda Orionis is Collinder 69.
This was the night of November 15/16, 2020, with the comet moving rapidly northward a day after its closest approach to Earth and three weeks after its perihelion, or closest approch to the Sun. On the next nights the comet would have been within the nebula.
This is a stack of 8 x 8 minute exposures without a filter, blended with 6 x 15-minute exposures through an Optolong L-Enhance narrowband nebula filter, to bring out the faint nebulosity.
The comet image itself is from just one of the filtered frames layered and masked to reveal just the comet. But even in the single 15-minute exposure its image trailed slightly as its motion was quite rapid. I used a filtered shot for the comet as its green/cyan glow did pop out more than in the unfiltered shots, though the more usual cyan colour of a comet has been altered a little by the narrowband filter and its bandpass of the green OIII lines.
All were with the William Optics RedCat 51mm astrograph at f/4.9 and with the Canon EOS Ra, with the filtered shots at ISO 3200 and unfiltered shots at ISO 800. Images were autoguided, with dithering, using the Lacerta MGEN3 stand-alone autoguider. I also used its polar alignment routing this night to refine the mount’s polar alignment and it seemed to work!
All images stacked, aligned and blended with Photoshop.
Some said Monet painted Roen Cathedral at every hour of the day and went from canvas to canvas as the light changed throughout each day to finish his flat pale low contrast depictions all the way through to deep Sun rich yellows into burnt evening reds and ambers. He did paint the Cathedral again and again his pictures portraying the different light upon the same scene. The light brought out detail and it shaded sections, colour changed and it in turn changed the character of the same stone structure. Light gave an atmospheric change that altered the emotive response from the painter and from the viewer.
Artists creating their picture on site outdoors is often termed, “En plein air,” for outdoor painting, but Monet in capturing Sunlight created pictures, “plein soleil,” full Sun images giving acknowledgement to the elemental power within the creation process. Monet from a perspective of the time had in the Cathedral a constant a structure venerated and regulated that held impressions of permanence and a rock steady stone construction exhibiting the finest reverence to God the generator and creative centre of life. The Sun striking and shading, colouring and clouding on the same surface created many impressions, some of which Monet sought to reveal in his works that in turn were mirrors of God’s work. He is said to have made more than Thirty full representations of Roen Cathedral working similar scenes in the different light available over his time there. Twenty of his works from Roen were exhibited together and some of the pictures have been collected together again for exhibitions and now through art in books and online we can see his many images brought together appreciated beside one another.
The light and shadow at Megalithic Monument is a part of the structure. Beyond the flat base levelled in construction of site there is the horizon and the surrounds that determine the position of the structure. The stones chosen and carefully sited create the frame for a tapestry to be woven in light and shadow that creates a physical pattern all around and within the hallow. Several Megalithic Monuments have had their central stones destroyed as these stones created shadow conceptions from the central stone to the waiting encircled stones. The central shadow casting stones in their shadow created an alignment not unlike a sundial and the Megalithic Monuments produced a sign that it was the time for holidays and feasts that were a part of the older calendar fixed on Solar Cycle.
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Calanais Standing Stones
12m west of Stornoway off the A859, Isle of Lewis
www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/calanai...
Venus, Mars and Jupiter glow brightly in the early morning sky, while the moon plays hide and seek with the clouds just to the right of the Mittens, Monument Valley.
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“While Route 66 did not exist until 1926, in 1924, State Bond Issue 4 (SBI 4) was a route that was created from existing roads and paved to create an all-weather road that connected Chicago to St. Louis. The 1926 alignment of Route 66 follows SBI 4 and is the reason that Illinois was the first state to boast having Route 66 paved from end to end. Prohibition was in effect from 1920 until 1933, and an all-weather road made the transportation of illegal alcohol possible virtually all year long. Production stills located in central and southern Illinois could easily ship alcohol on Route 66 to speakeasies in Chicago and St. Louis. There is still pavement in use today that was laid between 1922 and 1924 (SBI 4, later Rte. 66) and is characterized by a road width of only 18'-20’. The average speed was 25 mph, cars share the road with horse and-drawn vehicles and tractors. Mechanical problems were frequent in the relatively new transportation technology, and it is for that reason that this alignment passes through so many small towns.”
—- from Explore Illinois Route 66 Www.illinoisroute66.org.
Also see words to song Route 66.
Carnac stones are an exceptionally dense collection of megalithic sites around the village of Carnac, in Brittany, consisting of alignments, dolmens, tumuli and single menhirs. More than 3,000 prehistoric standing stones were hewn from local rock and erected by the pre/proto-Celtic people of Brittany, and are the largest such collection in the world. Most of the stones are within the Breton village of Carnac, but some to the east are within La Trinité-sur-Mer. The stones were erected at some stage during the Neolithic period, probably around 3300 BC, but some may date to as old as 4500 BC.
2015 07 27 151700 France Brittany Carnac 1HDR
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As 2011 winds down, I want to thank all of you who have supported me and my photography. I couldn't have done it without you!
This year saw fellow photographer Joshua Cripps and I teach many full workshops to groups of great and enthusiastic photographers. What a blast! Another sold out workshop this past Saturday was our last outing of the year, but hopefully soon, we will have some new dates and new locations for 2012.
Nikon D300
Nikkor 12-24mm @ 12mm
0.8 sec, f13, ISO 100
Lee .9 and .75 Soft GND filters
This is another take on the same Cuban Lily that I posted a few weeks back. Taken at Longwood Gardens with the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Lens.
Orion Nebula from my backyard. Practicing for when I can get to a dark sky in January. I did pretty well with alignment last night!
Bortle 8+
32.5 minutes subs
Various darks by temp and gain
Olympus E-M5 Mark III & 75-300mm
30 secs x 65, iso 1000, f/8, at 300mm
SA 2i tracker
ASTAP stacking, PS stretching, Photolab6 editing
The Plage de Kerhillio (in English: "Kerhillio Beach") in the municipal area of Erdeven, with the little flag of a kitesurfing school on the left, Brittany, France
Some background information:
Located by the Atlantic Ocean in the French department of Morbihan, about 30 kilometres (18.6 miles) to the west of the city of Vannes, Erdeven is a seaside resort that sees its population increase from 3,000 to 5,000 inhabitants during the summer season. Its coastline extends from the left bank of the Ria d'Étel in the west to the Plage de Kerhillio in the east. The small coastal river "Ruisseau de l'Étang" forms the municipal boundary with Plouharnel. This coastline is entirely composed of dunes, interspersed with marshy areas and ponds.
The coastline of Erdeven is part of the Gâvres-Quiberon dune massif, stretching from the Fort de Penthièvre to the Petite mer de Gâvres. It is the longest dune massif in Brittany, interrupted only by the Ria d'Étel, a gulf that is fed by different streams. This dune massif is believed to have formed around 2,500 years ago and is home to over 800 plant species. However, the natural area is threatened by over-tourism, illegal dumping, and the spread of invasive species, but significant protective measures have been taken recently, just like the creation of pedestrian and cycle paths, as well as the installation of wooden fences.
In Erdeven and Étel, the coastline has receded by 0.60 to 0.90 meters per year between 1952 and 2009. Past sand extractions, especially during the 20th century, have significantly contributed to the erosion of the coastline and created depressions that have become ponds or marshes in the dunes. Restoration work was initiated from 2008 by the department of Morbihan and the Gâvres-Quiberon Dune Grand Site, primarily aimed at reducing the willow groves that occupied more than four hectares and uprooting other invasive plants like sea thrift, blood-red geranium and baccharis.
In the 11th century, the settlement of Erdeven in the the cartulary of the Abbey of Sainte-Croix de Quimperlé. In medieval times, several lordships were recorded in the village area, the main ones being Keraveon, belonging to Pierre de Talhouët, and Kercadio, belonging to Alain de Kercadiou. However, the colonisation of the area began much earlier. The Celts have left many traces of their megalithic culture, like several dolmens and menhirs.
The stone rows located in the municipality of Erdeven form the western extension of the vast Carnac complex. The most importand and extensive ones are the alignments of Kerzérho, but the dolmens of Mané-Croch, Mané-Bras and Crucuno are noteworthy too. Beneath the sand of Kerhillio Beach also Roman remains have been found, which seems to suggest that the sand accumulation began before the Roman period and has continued since.
Situated in the village is also the Château de Kéravéon. The site was already occupied in the 9th century, but the first castle there is attributed to Pierre de Talhouët in the mid-14th century, whom I’ve already mentioned before. It was owned by the Talhouët family between until the 18th century, before it passed to the Cambout de Coislin family in 1761. In 1795, during the defense operations against the Quiberon landing, the castle was used by General Hoche as his headquarters. However, the republican troops set it on fire before leaving at the end of the hostilities. In 1798, it was purchased by countess Adélaïde de Coislin de Botdéru, who restored it.
Notably, during the first half of the 19th century, the five-storey tower was renovated by the state services and was used as a landmark for coastal navigation then. Upon the death of the countess in 1847, the estate was purchased by the Viscount of Soussay. In 1981, the municipality acquired the gatehouse, which was transformed into a guesthouse, and by the end of the 20th century, the estate became a luxury hotel under the direction of the Géraud-Diamedo family and the Odalys Vacances group.
The Texas Tourist Camp Complex is a located along the original alignments of highways US81 and US287 in Decatur, TX. The Complex includes the Petrified Wood Gas Station, Motel rooms with garages, a Cafe, and the owner's house. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2022, the site was re-acquired by the granddaughter of the original owner.
Noticed the faded word Groceries painted along the canopy.
Here is the text of the nearby historic marker:
Local businessman E.F. Boydston (1888-1945) purchased this site, a former feed lot, in 1927 for $400. Recognizing a potential business opportunity in offering services to the traveling public, he built a wooden shed and gas station in 1927. Travelers were allowed to build campfires during overnight stays, and by 1931 Boydston added three wooden cabins with garages to the camp complex. The buildings later were faced with rock, and more cabins and garages were added in 1935. The original wooden gas station was covered with petrified wood in 1935 when the highway was widened and remained in operation by the Boydston family until 1988.
The Texas Lunchroom, a one-room frame building, was built in 1929. Renamed the Texas Cafe in 1935 and faced with stone to match other buildings in the complex, it was enlarged to provide second-floor living quarters. Popular with local high school and college students, as well as families and the traveling public, it was closed in the 1960s after a highway bypass built west of town diverted traffic from this area. The cafe reopened in 1993. One of the few intact examples of tourist camps built throughout Texas in the mid-20th century, this property is significant for its association with the early development of automobile tourism.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1995
Never been before have I been awake long enough for (or able to wake up for) a full lunar eclipse. I shot this series from my living room, with the window open, as every extremity froze......'twas worth it. Even if all I got out of it was this cheesy photoshopped presentation. ;)
The gallery was created with Craiyon and scenes in the tinyplanets were all generated by text prompts in Skybox AI.
Corbin, KY
I love these old "Bear" signs -- they're cute and fun. The typo on the one sign ("alinement") does irk me. I worked for years as an editor so it's just natural that typos bug the heck out of me lol
UPDATE: So "alinement" is an alternative spelling. Perhaps it's regional, as I've never seen it spelled that way here in Canada.
This photograph was taken in Ginza, one of Tokyo's most recognizable districts, famous for its blend of luxury retail, office buildings, and busy street life. By day, the area feels orderly and polished; later in the evening, artificial light and traffic begin to shape the street scene.
I took this photograph because of the alignment of cars, headlights, and shop signs along the street. The scene is busy but structured, with traffic and artificial light defining the atmosphere rather than any single person or building.
two shots on the bridge again...last time i attempt this place,(Didnt i say this last time ?) discovered the bridge isnt actually straight...think the local councils been done ;)
Springfield, IL
The Happy Bear—that’s what they called the impish critter who was the mascot and logo for the Bear Manufacturing Company a business which opened in Rock Island and stayed on for a long run. The founders of Bear were brothers Will and Henry Damman, who invented an electric starter for the Model T so auto owners could forget their cranks. They moved to Rock Island in 1913 to manufacture and sell the starter. The company was quickly successful – the starter was so popular that Henry Ford started making electric starters standard equipment, and the Dammen’s market disappeared.
Remarkably undeterred, they still saw a business future in the automotive business and went on to build the company that was incorporated in 1917 to design and manufacture auto equipment. Bear equipment became the standard for diagnosis and repair of wheel, steering, and frame alignment. Later the company expanded auto safety equipment of all types.
The Happy Bear was with them from the earliest days. The accepted version of the little guy is bearlogo2abased on a vintage slang expression, “It’s a bear!” Nowadays, of course, that would mean it’s a tough job, but 80 years ago, it referred to a product that was rugged and top-quality. Will Dammen thought it a perfect symbol for his top quality company.
Bear not only manufactured equipment, it trained people from all over the country how to use that equipment. After training mechanics for twenty years, more space was needed. On today’s postcard, we show the new $400,000 modernistic Bear Automotive Safety Service School which opened in 1949 and tripled the number of students who could be accommodated.
The grand opening was called an event of national importance in the automobile world, because it was the only school exclusively devoted to teaching a variety of subjects related to motor vehicle safety. There was an elaborate three-day opening celebration, with a dinner for 300 auto executives held at the new school on 21st Street at 5th Avenue. Keynote speaker was the director of training for general Motors. Probably much more entertaining was Wilbur “Gentlemen, start your engines” Shaw, Indy Speedway President and racing champion, who told tales of his racing days to a large lunch crowd of local business and civic leaders.
There’s a rule about buildings – they have to be at least fifty years old to be considered historic. That’s according to the requirements for the National Register of Historic Places. The logic behind it is that a building must stand the test of time. Will we think it’s as good fifty years from now as we do now? Conversely, buildings we don’t like or overlook now may be harbingers of the future and, as such, are historic. But we won’t know for sure fifty years.
The fifty years is up for the Bear school. And it’s looking mighty historic. Its style is officially called Modernistic, but most people can look at it and recognize it as a first cousin to the trains of the forties – the “streamliners” that were such a drastic change from the old style engines. Streamlining evoked speed. Cars were streamlined, too, even toasters and coffeepots.
Streamlining of the Bear School is most apparent on the second story where the sweep of the vertical aluminum around the corner and the continuous line of metal-framed windows look just as they did in 1940. Integral metal awnings carry out this sweeping look. The Bear signs, streamlined in their own design, are located at either end of the building, so they don’t interrupt the flow of the design. The first story is more utilitarian, largely constructed of brick.
Bear Manufacturing thrived under Damman leadership, even into the second generation. Will Damman’s daughter, Doris Damman Day, and her husband, Victor, were in charge of the locally owned company for many years until it was finally sold to a multinational corporation.
When the Damman/Day family sold the company, manufacturing facilities remained in Rock Island, but the school was closed in the 1970s. By 1980, the manufacturing operations in Rock Island started closing as well. Although Bear products are still made and sold by the SPX Corporation of Waukesha, Wisconsin, there’s no indication of the Happy Bear on their website. It’s easy to speculate that he’s not so happy now.
But Happy Bear would probably give us a big grin when he sees his old school still being used by the Rock Island – Milan School District as its alternative education high school. Recently, windows on the first floor were shortened (windows had already replaced some of the large overhead doors). Over the years, 5th Avenue had been widened considerably, and the very low windows were not compatible with the speedy traffic there. School architect William Appier’s designs kept the best of this historic building while adapting it for safety and classroom needs.