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what a beautiful sight to see this morning, this group seemed unconcerned to be out in the open, I was amazed and delighted I have never caught sight of a large group before in the open forest, I stayed where I was and dared not move until these guys wandered off
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Nottingham's Goose Fair has been cancelled this year due to Covid-19. It's the first time in it's 700 year history that this has happened. So Goosey is 'by the lions' in Old Market Square for the 'duration' - And a welcome sight he is too!
Be sure to use or follow the hashtag #honk and join in the fun!
Also on this shot, you will notice on the huge banner that Nottingham is celebrating Black History Month.
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Nottingham's Goose Fair has been cancelled this year due to Covid-19. It's the first time in it's 700 year history that this has happened. So Goosey is 'by the lions' in Old Market Square for the 'duration' - And a welcome sight he is too!
Be sure to use or follow the hashtag #honk and join in the fun!
#honk #GooseFair #NottinghamCityCentre #GooseFairNottingham #GooseFair2020
British Railways 4-6-2 Class A3 No. 60103 "Flying Scotsman" is seen passing the loop at Carlton On Trent with a rail tour. "The Inaugural Run" 1Z60 07:40 London Kings Cross - York.
Navtej Johal, seen here in Old Market Square, Nottingham, is a Video Journalist / Reporter. He is a Midlands Correspondent for BBC News and BBC East Midlands Today.
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Surely the destruction of our iconic gasometers can't be true?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-30405066
Whether the splendid set that have defined the skyline at Washwood Heath, Birmingham for most of the 20th century are on the list remains to be seen - but whatever, the UK will surely be a poorer place without their legacy if the BBC article is indeed true. Let's hope it's a false alarm eh?
UPDATE - it would seem they are destined for the cutter's torch after all .....
Some further research suggests that a Planing Application has been sought for the demolition of those at Washwood Heath.....
eplanning.birmingham.gov.uk/Northgate/DocumentExplorer/do...
And if you're desperately interested, the Shed is 66503 working the 09.55 Felixstowe - Lawley St FLT (4M86) on 11th March 2014.
Emily Anderson, seen here in Old Market Square, Nottingham, is an East Midlands Today senior reporter & presenter. Emily is TV and radio journalist with 20 years experience including, TV Researcher, Radio Journalist for BBC Radio Leicester, BBC Radio Suffolk, TV Journalist for BBC Look East.
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Gumaibeel of Rangunia, a well-known Chittagong granary, is Bangladesh's second largest beel after the Chalan Beel. It has now been buzzing with the arrival of flocks of red-green parakeets.
During the season of ripe rice, everyday thousands of red-green parakeets gather here mostly in search of ripe rice and food.
Farmers estimate that 15,000-20,000 parakeets' dwell in one flock. They consume all of the rice on the land where they sit.
Farmers say that the parakeets eat the paddy in flocks most of the time beginning in the afternoon.
Save a Life, Surrender your Knife.
Increase The Peace, Keep Knives Off The Street.
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It truly is a magnificent sculpture which, if you get the chance, to see it for yourself. The vision and workmanship is outstanding. It's incredible from any angle. The up-lighting is delightful, although I only managed to see this effect for a few moments.
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My YouTube Video: Knife Angel. Derby Cathedral. Oct 2019
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Rachel Webb, whose son Tom was 22 years old when he was stabbed and killed in St Peter's Street, Derby, by a 16 year old boy in January 2016, has been instrumental in bringing the Angel to Derby. She supported a knife surrender held across Derbyshire and knives from this were donated towards the creation of this sculpture.
The knife Angel has been created as a National monument against violence and aggression at the British Ironworks Centre in Oswestry and is a memorial to those whose lives have been affected by knife crime. It is a 27ft high sculpture, which Alfie Bradley has designed and created single-handedly using over 100,000 knives surrendered and collected in nationwide amnesties in 2015/2016. The angel began it's tour around the UK in 2018 when it was housed outside of Liverpool Cathedral for December and January in order to raise awareness of the impact of knife crime on society, the victims and their families and friends.
It is currently on a city tour of the UK.
Knife crime is rising across the country. The Knife Angel's presence in derby is very much a symbol of the hard work of partners and communities across Derbyshire to halt this rise.
Derbyshire Police are spearheading a multi agency campaign called Project Zao, which aims to prevent causalities and stop venerable youngsters from seeing violence as the answer. It targets those who carry knives and delivers a hard hitting educational package to thousands of young people across the county.
All 43 national police forces, the Home Office, anti-violence groups across the UK and hundreds of families who have been affected by knife crime are all strongly supporting the Knife Angel. Relatives of those killed by knife crime were invited to engrave the blades with names and messages for their loved ones as part of the sculpture.
The Knife Angel is a symbol of defiance and change, shining a spotlight on Britain's knife crime problem and its impact on communities, families and individuals.
The Angel; is helping to raise awareness of violent crime and helping young people understand the reasons not to carry knives.
Please show your support and join us in standing up to knife crime!
Emily Anderson, seen here in Old Market Square, Nottingham, is an East Midlands Today senior reporter & presenter. Emily is TV and radio journalist with 20 years experience including, TV Researcher, Radio Journalist for BBC Radio Leicester, BBC Radio Suffolk, TV Journalist for BBC Look East.
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Knife Angel. Currently at Derby Cathedral until the end of October 2019.
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Increase The Peace, Keep Knives Off The Street
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My YouTube Video:
Knife Angel. Derby Cathedral. Oct 2019
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It truly is a magnificent sculpture which, if you get the chance, to see it for yourself. The vision and workmanship is outstanding. It's incredible from any angle. The up-lighting is delightful, although I only got to see a few moments.
Nottingham's Goose Fair has been cancelled this year due to Covid-19. It's the first time in it's 700 year history that this has happened. So Goosey is 'by the lions' in Old Market Square for the 'duration' - And a welcome sight he is too!
Be sure to use or follow the hashtag #honk and join in the fun!
#honk #GooseFair #NottinghamCityCentre #GooseFairNottingham #GooseFair2020
Emily Anderson, seen here in Old Market Square, Nottingham, is an East Midlands Today senior reporter & presenter. Emily is TV and radio journalist with 20 years experience including, TV Researcher, Radio Journalist for BBC Radio Leicester, BBC Radio Suffolk, TV Journalist for BBC Look East.
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Save a Life, Surrender your Knife.
Increase The Peace, Keep Knives Off The Street.
Cowards Carry Knives.
Project Zao
#DropTheKnifeSaveALife
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It truly is a magnificent sculpture which, if you get the chance, to see it for yourself. The vision and workmanship is outstanding. It's incredible from any angle. The up-lighting is delightful, although I only managed to see this effect for a few moments.
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My YouTube Video: Knife Angel. Derby Cathedral. Oct 2019
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Rachel Webb, whose son Tom was 22 years old when he was stabbed and killed in St Peter's Street, Derby, by a 16 year old boy in January 2016, has been instrumental in bringing the Angel to Derby. She supported a knife surrender held across Derbyshire and knives from this were donated towards the creation of this sculpture.
The knife Angel has been created as a National monument against violence and aggression at the British Ironworks Centre in Oswestry and is a memorial to those whose lives have been affected by knife crime. It is a 27ft high sculpture, which Alfie Bradley has designed and created single-handedly using over 100,000 knives surrendered and collected in nationwide amnesties in 2015/2016. The angel began it's tour around the UK in 2018 when it was housed outside of Liverpool Cathedral for December and January in order to raise awareness of the impact of knife crime on society, the victims and their families and friends.
It is currently on a city tour of the UK.
Knife crime is rising across the country. The Knife Angel's presence in derby is very much a symbol of the hard work of partners and communities across Derbyshire to halt this rise.
Derbyshire Police are spearheading a multi agency campaign called Project Zao, which aims to prevent causalities and stop venerable youngsters from seeing violence as the answer. It targets those who carry knives and delivers a hard hitting educational package to thousands of young people across the county.
All 43 national police forces, the Home Office, anti-violence groups across the UK and hundreds of families who have been affected by knife crime are all strongly supporting the Knife Angel. Relatives of those killed by knife crime were invited to engrave the blades with names and messages for their loved ones as part of the sculpture.
The Knife Angel is a symbol of defiance and change, shining a spotlight on Britain's knife crime problem and its impact on communities, families and individuals.
The Angel; is helping to raise awareness of violent crime and helping young people understand the reasons not to carry knives.
Please show your support and join us in standing up to knife crime!
President Barack Obama in a portrait tribute, painted days before the 2008 US Election by expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley.
The photograph taken in the artist's London studio shows the montage of selected photographs that inspired the oil painting - including the TIME magazine cover of 2006. Coincidentally this painting would be published in the TIME magazine Person of The Year issue of Dec 2008-Jan 2009.
The original work of art is owned by an American property developer living in London, UK; but signed prints of the portrait can be ordered from the artist's website.
Last night, January 10, 2017, in Chicago, President Obama delivered a brilliant farewell speech to the nation, which the artist watched live on the BBC from London UK.
He stated that America was in a better place than 'when we started' - and reassured the US 'citizens' ('the office we all share'), maybe with a veiled reference to the impending change of Presidency, that 'change can only happen when ordinary people come together'; that 'democracy can buckle if we give into fear' and emphasised the need for 'solidarity' - that 'we are all in this together'. His last words: "God bless The United States of America"
Barack Obama. 2008
Oil on canvas, 30 x 24in/76 x 61cm
Private collection, London, UK
Hurricane Irma struck the Caribbean coast as a Category 5 hurricane and hurtled on towards Florida, while leaving behind jaw dropping scenes.
Source: www.playbuzz.com/weathermate10/hurricane-irma-leaves-behi...
The architectural melting pot to be found with the BBC's Broadcasting House and All Souls Langham Place, and with the glass curves of New Broadcasting House just peeking through the gap.
This is another one of those perspectives made possible using the Canon 17mm tilt shift lens, as the upward tilt with a regular wide-angle lens would cause fairly extreme distortions.
I've always liked the Portland stone that they used in the construction of BH as it helps it fit in with the older vintage buildings which populate much of central London, and are indeed common throughout the UK in general ...
Navtej Johal, seen here in Old Market Square, Nottingham, is a Video Journalist / Reporter. He is a Midlands Correspondent for BBC News and BBC East Midlands Today.
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British Railways 4-6-2 Class A3 No. 60103 "Flying Scotsman" is seen passing the loop at Carlton On Trent with a rail tour. "The Inaugural Run" 1Z60 07:40 London Kings Cross - York.
Nottingham's Goose Fair has been cancelled this year due to Covid-19. It's the first time in it's 700 year history that this has happened. So Goosey is 'by the lions' in Old Market Square for the 'duration' - And a welcome sight he is too!
Be sure to use or follow the hashtag #honk and join in the fun!
#honk #GooseFair #NottinghamCityCentre #GooseFairNottingham #GooseFair2020
Save a Life, Surrender your Knife.
Increase The Peace, Keep Knives Off The Street.
Cowards Carry Knives.
Project Zao
#DropTheKnifeSaveALife
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It truly is a magnificent sculpture which, if you get the chance, to see it for yourself. The vision and workmanship is outstanding. It's incredible from any angle. The up-lighting is delightful, although I only managed to see this effect for a few moments.
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My YouTube Video: Knife Angel. Derby Cathedral. Oct 2019
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Rachel Webb, whose son Tom was 22 years old when he was stabbed and killed in St Peter's Street, Derby, by a 16 year old boy in January 2016, has been instrumental in bringing the Angel to Derby. She supported a knife surrender held across Derbyshire and knives from this were donated towards the creation of this sculpture.
The knife Angel has been created as a National monument against violence and aggression at the British Ironworks Centre in Oswestry and is a memorial to those whose lives have been affected by knife crime. It is a 27ft high sculpture, which Alfie Bradley has designed and created single-handedly using over 100,000 knives surrendered and collected in nationwide amnesties in 2015/2016. The angel began it's tour around the UK in 2018 when it was housed outside of Liverpool Cathedral for December and January in order to raise awareness of the impact of knife crime on society, the victims and their families and friends.
It is currently on a city tour of the UK.
Knife crime is rising across the country. The Knife Angel's presence in derby is very much a symbol of the hard work of partners and communities across Derbyshire to halt this rise.
Derbyshire Police are spearheading a multi agency campaign called Project Zao, which aims to prevent causalities and stop venerable youngsters from seeing violence as the answer. It targets those who carry knives and delivers a hard hitting educational package to thousands of young people across the county.
All 43 national police forces, the Home Office, anti-violence groups across the UK and hundreds of families who have been affected by knife crime are all strongly supporting the Knife Angel. Relatives of those killed by knife crime were invited to engrave the blades with names and messages for their loved ones as part of the sculpture.
The Knife Angel is a symbol of defiance and change, shining a spotlight on Britain's knife crime problem and its impact on communities, families and individuals.
The Angel; is helping to raise awareness of violent crime and helping young people understand the reasons not to carry knives.
Please show your support and join us in standing up to knife crime!
After a lot of sitting in the garden and, many shots later, I finally have some decent captures of bees in flight! I'm quite pleased with this one. This bee, carrying lots of pollen, was just coming in to land on a lupin.
Nottingham's Goose Fair has been cancelled this year due to Covid-19. It's the first time in it's 700 year history that this has happened. So Goosey is 'by the lions' in Old Market Square for the 'duration' - And a welcome sight he is too!
Be sure to use or follow the hashtag #honk and join in the fun!
#honk #GooseFair #NottinghamCityCentre #GooseFairNottingham #GooseFair2020
© Stephen B Whatley
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Tate Modern - Tribute to A Decade. 2010 - the latest painting by Stephen B Whatley; painted on location,on the10th Birthday of London's modern art gallery. Full story below....
Tate Modern celebrates its tenth anniversary this year.
Britain's national museum of international modern art in London ( including Picasso, Matisse Lichenstein, Rothko ,& Warhol) is housed in what was originally Bankside Power Station. The Power Station was built in two stages between 1947 and 1963; before closing in 1981.
It re-opened as Tate Modern on May 12, 2000 ; and on this date a decade later - the 10th birthday - Expressionist artist Stephen B Whatley set up on location on the South Bank of the River Thames, to mark the anniversary by painting a vibrant interpretation in oils - capturing the vast building and its moods throughout the day.
On a day of ever-changing skies and freezing winds, the artist 'scaled' the soaring structure; painting from his heart and soul; expressing every sensation through the colour and dynamism he instinctively sees and feels through his art.
Stephen was humbly grateful for the public appreciation; including applause from international groups of visitors who had just visited the gallery.
Since the early 1990s Stephen B Whatley has celebrated special and historic anniversaries of London's architectural landmarks by painting on location around the city. In 1997 he painted St Paul's Cathedral ( that can be seen from Tate Modern; across the river) in its Tercentenary year ( private collection, London) and the Tate Gallery (now Tate Britain) in its Centenary Year (exhibited at Christie's, London; now in a private collection, Hong Kong).
Amongst his many other works made on location are commissions for the BBC (1992- 2001), Buckingham Palace (1999) and a series of 30 paintings for the Tower of London (2000). The Tower works have themselves become part of the public London cityscape, further along the river; reproduced permanently throughout Tower Hill Walkway, the main entrance portal to Her Majesty's Tower of London.
The work of Stephen B Whatley has been the subject of many press features including The Guardian, New York Times & TIME magazine.
In 2006, Stephen B Whatley (1965-) was listed in David Buckman's celebrated dictionary, Artists in Britain Since 1945 (Volume 2; published by Art Dictionaries Ltd) - the most comprehensive source of biographical information about artists working in Britain in the past 60 years.
Tate Modern: Tribute to A Decade. 2010
Oil on canvas, 40 x 30in/102 x 76cm
hadn't planned to post again today, but spurred on by having this shown on "BBC SOUTH TODAY" as the weather photo for the evening news. I am delighted as this is the first one i've sent in
www.bbc.co.uk/southtoday/content/image_galleries/july09_g...
Knife Angel. Currently at Derby Cathedral until the end of October 2019.
Best viewed full screen. please share, thank you.
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Save a Life, Surrender your Knife
Increase The Peace, Keep Knives Off The Street
Cowards Carry Knives
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My YouTube Video:
Knife Angel. Derby Cathedral. Oct 2019
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It truly is a magnificent sculpture which, if you get the chance, to see it for yourself. The vision and workmanship is outstanding. It's incredible from any angle. The up-lighting is delightful, although I only got to see a few moments.
'No matter who you are - what religion, race, caste or gender - no matter where you live, each one of us has a right to live in freedom, dignity and peace.'
Taken from Playing For Change Movement
Playing For Change is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music.
♫ - A Better Place - Playing For Change
for Flickriver - Sophie Shapiro
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British Railways 4-6-2 Class A3 No. 60103 "Flying Scotsman" is seen passing the loop at Carlton On Trent with a rail tour. "The Inaugural Run" 1Z60 07:40 London Kings Cross - York.
Save a Life, Surrender your Knife.
Increase The Peace, Keep Knives Off The Street.
Cowards Carry Knives.
Project Zao
#DropTheKnifeSaveALife
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It truly is a magnificent sculpture which, if you get the chance, to see it for yourself. The vision and workmanship is outstanding. It's incredible from any angle. The up-lighting is delightful, although I only managed to see this effect for a few moments.
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My YouTube Video: Knife Angel. Derby Cathedral. Oct 2019
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Rachel Webb, whose son Tom was 22 years old when he was stabbed and killed in St Peter's Street, Derby, by a 16 year old boy in January 2016, has been instrumental in bringing the Angel to Derby. She supported a knife surrender held across Derbyshire and knives from this were donated towards the creation of this sculpture.
The knife Angel has been created as a National monument against violence and aggression at the British Ironworks Centre in Oswestry and is a memorial to those whose lives have been affected by knife crime. It is a 27ft high sculpture, which Alfie Bradley has designed and created single-handedly using over 100,000 knives surrendered and collected in nationwide amnesties in 2015/2016. The angel began it's tour around the UK in 2018 when it was housed outside of Liverpool Cathedral for December and January in order to raise awareness of the impact of knife crime on society, the victims and their families and friends.
It is currently on a city tour of the UK.
Knife crime is rising across the country. The Knife Angel's presence in derby is very much a symbol of the hard work of partners and communities across Derbyshire to halt this rise.
Derbyshire Police are spearheading a multi agency campaign called Project Zao, which aims to prevent causalities and stop venerable youngsters from seeing violence as the answer. It targets those who carry knives and delivers a hard hitting educational package to thousands of young people across the county.
All 43 national police forces, the Home Office, anti-violence groups across the UK and hundreds of families who have been affected by knife crime are all strongly supporting the Knife Angel. Relatives of those killed by knife crime were invited to engrave the blades with names and messages for their loved ones as part of the sculpture.
The Knife Angel is a symbol of defiance and change, shining a spotlight on Britain's knife crime problem and its impact on communities, families and individuals.
The Angel; is helping to raise awareness of violent crime and helping young people understand the reasons not to carry knives.
Please show your support and join us in standing up to knife crime!
Save a Life, Surrender your Knife.
Increase The Peace, Keep Knives Off The Street.
Cowards Carry Knives.
Project Zao
#DropTheKnifeSaveALife
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It truly is a magnificent sculpture which, if you get the chance, to see it for yourself. The vision and workmanship is outstanding. It's incredible from any angle. The up-lighting is delightful, although I only managed to see this effect for a few moments.
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My YouTube Video: Knife Angel. Derby Cathedral. Oct 2019
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Rachel Webb, whose son Tom was 22 years old when he was stabbed and killed in St Peter's Street, Derby, by a 16 year old boy in January 2016, has been instrumental in bringing the Angel to Derby. She supported a knife surrender held across Derbyshire and knives from this were donated towards the creation of this sculpture.
The knife Angel has been created as a National monument against violence and aggression at the British Ironworks Centre in Oswestry and is a memorial to those whose lives have been affected by knife crime. It is a 27ft high sculpture, which Alfie Bradley has designed and created single-handedly using over 100,000 knives surrendered and collected in nationwide amnesties in 2015/2016. The angel began it's tour around the UK in 2018 when it was housed outside of Liverpool Cathedral for December and January in order to raise awareness of the impact of knife crime on society, the victims and their families and friends.
It is currently on a city tour of the UK.
Knife crime is rising across the country. The Knife Angel's presence in derby is very much a symbol of the hard work of partners and communities across Derbyshire to halt this rise.
Derbyshire Police are spearheading a multi agency campaign called Project Zao, which aims to prevent causalities and stop venerable youngsters from seeing violence as the answer. It targets those who carry knives and delivers a hard hitting educational package to thousands of young people across the county.
All 43 national police forces, the Home Office, anti-violence groups across the UK and hundreds of families who have been affected by knife crime are all strongly supporting the Knife Angel. Relatives of those killed by knife crime were invited to engrave the blades with names and messages for their loved ones as part of the sculpture.
The Knife Angel is a symbol of defiance and change, shining a spotlight on Britain's knife crime problem and its impact on communities, families and individuals.
The Angel; is helping to raise awareness of violent crime and helping young people understand the reasons not to carry knives.
Please show your support and join us in standing up to knife crime!
Expressionist painter Stephen B Whatley on location in central London, UK, on Sunday November 17, immersed in painting the new BBC Broadcasting House.
Whatley, whose work has been published in TIME, has a history of painting architectural landmarks on location, undertaking several commissions for the BBC, Buckingham Palace for the Royal Collection & a series of 30 works for the Tower of London - all permanently reproduced throughout Tower Hill Underpass, at Tower Hill Station, London.
BBC journalists spotted the artist beginning painting early that morning & came out later in the afternoon to take a photograph for the BBC Live News online - which you can see at 17.24 ( time) on the link below.
Cityjet announce that the only remaining passenger service to Dundee airport will be axed at the end of March 2014.
and 'A Vanishing Breed' called “Bede”
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The Chinese Lunar Calendar is set up in a ‘12-year cycle’ and each year is associated with an animal. According to the legend, Lord Buddha summoned the animals to him before he departed the earth. Only 12 came to bid him farewell and so he named each year after each animal as a reward.
According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2013 is the Year of the Snake, which begins on February 10, 2013 and ends on January 30, 2014. Ancient Chinese wisdom says, a Snake in the house is a good omen because it means that your family will not starve.
2013 is the Year of Water Snake. People born in the Year of the Snake are reputed to be thoughtful and wise and to approach problems rationally and logically, seldom instinctively.
Through this upload I would like to wish my Chinese Friends from all over the world ....
Happiness, health, prosperity, longevity and may all your wishes come true. Happy New “SNAKE” Year....!!!
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NOW. . . lets come to my Part of the World;
as a Snake and Animal lover I am Thrilled to be a part of this Snake Year. Since 2013 is the year of “Water Snake” that brings back memories which is associated with the water snakes of Bangladesh. Let’s go back 20 years, at that time I was totally devoted to wild life photography and particularly of Snakes.
Whenever I went out for a field trip or a photography trip out of the city, I frequently used to catch one particular species of snake which is called “Dhoora Saap” (local name) or Asiatic Water Snake / Checkered Keel Back (Xenochrophis piscator). Probably this is the most distributed ‘Colubridae’ in Bangladesh. It’s a non-venomous water snake from the plains, abundant in waterways, such as flooded rice fields, ponds, lakes, marshes and rivers.
This species was so common that even in the capital city, they were very...very easy to find.
So, what is their Status in 2013 ?
In short, simply Alarming ! Their numbers has dramatically declined.
In Rural areas, I have to look hard to find one, even during and after the Monsoon Rains when they are supposed to be plentiful. In the city lakes and waterways... probably less than 10% of the previous population surviving.
The photograph above is NOT at all about the most common Snake of Bangladesh or how their number has declined during the last two Decades. It’s about the “PEOPLE” who are directly associated with the most Feared and Misunderstood species called “Snakes”.
I always believe ... “ if I want to Save the Elephants, first I need to Save the People whose lives are directly involved with the Elephants”.
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let's meet. . . “Jyotsna” ( meaning Moonlight) . . . !!!
She represents “A Vanishing Breed” called “Bede” the Snake Charmers from Bangladesh.
They are also known as River Gypsies as they live in Boats. Bede’s themselves are convinced that their community has Arabic roots and that the name “Bede” was derived from the Arabic word “Bedouin”.
Currently Bangladesh has an estimated 500,000 snake charmers. Most snake charmers are Nomads, the word nomad comes from a Greek word that means one who wanders for pasture. Rivers are the Life for Bedes. For hundreds of years, they have wandered along rivers and intricate waterways by charming Snakes, selling Herbal Medicines, trinkets, performing Magic and Healing People.
In the 1980s and even the early 90s snake charmers used to be a common sight in the city streets and their colony of Boats can be found in the rural areas of Bangladesh. People used to call them and they played with their snakes while householders, especially the children looked on with a mixture of fear and expectations.
Today, the Snake charmers are struggling for their very survival. They are facing increasing difficulties throughout the country because their profession is in decline. Earlier, they earned around 500 taka ($6.25 ) now maybe 50 -100 taka ($0.63-1.25) - a day.
“People in the cities today no longer seem so interested to watch us entice the snakes or to buy herbal medicines from us. They lead a busy life and don't have the time or the inclination to watch performing Cobras" - said Hashim an elderly snake charmer, who was quoted recently in a Bangladeshi newspaper.
In rural areas, snake charmers can still attract some small crowds, but that is mostly during festivals which are not held on a regular basis.
There are several reasons put forward to explain the decline of the profession. In the past, people would be mesmerized by a dancing snake and the eerie sound of the flute. But today people in bigger cities and even in the villages... are pressed for time and provided with alternative forms of entertainment - regard snake charmers almost as an “Irritation”.
Another reason is the fact that snakes themselves are harder to find due to a Combination of Deforestation and Urbanization.
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On February 6th 2013, I read an article from BBC News which was about a 'snake village' called ‘Zisiqiao’ located in China.
It is a sleepy village with a deadly secret. A couple of decades ago, locals in Zisiqiao made a living from farming and fishing. But now they rear snakes - among them pythons, vipers and cobras. The snakes are reared for their meat, which is sold to restaurants, and their body parts, which are highly sought after in traditional Chinese medicine.
With the rising demand for snakes, the once poor village of Zisiqiao is now relatively wealthy, with many residents boasting revenue of tens of thousands of dollars.
"Domesticating snakes takes experience and technique," says Mr Yang, who says his Snake business is now a multi-million dollar enterprise.
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“Everything is in relation to Everything else” the sooner We realize this fact and involve ourselves to Protect and to Preserve the “Relativity” - the Better for Us.
Text and Photography by S Arman S.
8th February 2013.
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Save a Life, Surrender your Knife.
Increase The Peace, Keep Knives Off The Street.
Cowards Carry Knives.
Project Zao
#DropTheKnifeSaveALife
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It truly is a magnificent sculpture which, if you get the chance, to see it for yourself. The vision and workmanship is outstanding. It's incredible from any angle. The up-lighting is delightful, although I only managed to see this effect for a few moments.
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My YouTube Video: Knife Angel. Derby Cathedral. Oct 2019
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Rachel Webb, whose son Tom was 22 years old when he was stabbed and killed in St Peter's Street, Derby, by a 16 year old boy in January 2016, has been instrumental in bringing the Angel to Derby. She supported a knife surrender held across Derbyshire and knives from this were donated towards the creation of this sculpture.
The knife Angel has been created as a National monument against violence and aggression at the British Ironworks Centre in Oswestry and is a memorial to those whose lives have been affected by knife crime. It is a 27ft high sculpture, which Alfie Bradley has designed and created single-handedly using over 100,000 knives surrendered and collected in nationwide amnesties in 2015/2016. The angel began it's tour around the UK in 2018 when it was housed outside of Liverpool Cathedral for December and January in order to raise awareness of the impact of knife crime on society, the victims and their families and friends.
It is currently on a city tour of the UK.
Knife crime is rising across the country. The Knife Angel's presence in derby is very much a symbol of the hard work of partners and communities across Derbyshire to halt this rise.
Derbyshire Police are spearheading a multi agency campaign called Project Zao, which aims to prevent causalities and stop venerable youngsters from seeing violence as the answer. It targets those who carry knives and delivers a hard hitting educational package to thousands of young people across the county.
All 43 national police forces, the Home Office, anti-violence groups across the UK and hundreds of families who have been affected by knife crime are all strongly supporting the Knife Angel. Relatives of those killed by knife crime were invited to engrave the blades with names and messages for their loved ones as part of the sculpture.
The Knife Angel is a symbol of defiance and change, shining a spotlight on Britain's knife crime problem and its impact on communities, families and individuals.
The Angel; is helping to raise awareness of violent crime and helping young people understand the reasons not to carry knives.
Please show your support and join us in standing up to knife crime!
Leyla riding in a side car on a Harley trike.
Taken outside City Hall Belfast
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Screenshots of the Ukraine national flag and BBC News website on a morning when Russia has started its significant and unprovoked invasion of its sovereign neighbor.
After months of buildup, Russia initiated the invasion late Wednesday evening my time (Kansas time / Central Standard Time).
Praying for the people of Ukraine in this difficult and dangerous time.
Thursday morning 24 February 2022
British veteran politician Tony Benn died today at 88. A tireless campaigner for national causes, including workers' rights and nuclear disarmament, he is pictured here in a portrait painted by expressionist artist Stephen B Whatley in July 1993. Mr Benn chose to sit for the artist in his kitchenette attached to his library & office in his London home; and true to form, his pipe and teapot were close at hand (he was a lifelong teetotaller).
A Member of Parliament for 50 years he was a minister in two Labour governments ; from 1964-1970 he was Postmaster General; and for the term,1974-1979, he was Secretary State of Industry. Tony Benn's political debates were often accompanied by a dry & sharp sense of humour that could win over his opponents.
R.I.P.Tony Benn (1925-2014)
Tony Benn. 1993 by Stephen B Whatley
Oil on canvas,
30 x 24in/76 x 61cm