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4 December 2020 - As seen on my hike from the top of Mt. Tammany, NJ overlooking the Delaware River, I-80, Mt. Minsi and the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware Water Gap. Overcast day with rain just a few hours away, saw a total of 6 people on the trail, 2 of them are in this shot. All in all a good day. Nine 20mm vertical image panorama stitched and processed in Photoshop.
View from Mt. Tammany, NJ overlooking the Delaware River, I-80 and the Pennsylvania side of the Water Gap. I been trying to get back into hiking shape and enjoy this Fall view. I posted a shot from the first hike taken 14 October 2020 and have been waiting for a decent day to return. 27 October was pretty overcast but at least it wasn't wet. Fearful that it was pasted peak I hiked up and was treated to this spectacular view. Another gap hike for the Gaphiker!
Info from the Cathedral site:
Gaia at Chester Cathedral
Gaia is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram.
Measuring six metres in diameter, Gaia features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface*. The artwork provides the opportunity to see our planet on this scale, floating in three-dimensions.
The installation creates a sense of the Overview Effect, which was first described by author Frank White in 1987. Common features of the experience for astronauts are a feeling of awe for the planet, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment. Watch this great film about the phenomenon.
The artwork also acts as a mirror to major events in society. In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the artwork may provide the viewer with a new perspective of our place on the planet; a sense that societies of the Earth are all interconnected and that we have a responsibility toward one another. After the lockdown, there has been a renewed respect for nature.
A specially made surround sound composition by BAFTA award winning Composer Dan Jones is played alongside the sculpture. In Greek Mythology Gaia is the personification of the Earth.
Gaia has been created in partnership with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres.
Gaia at Chester Cathedral opens on Tuesday 7 February to Sunday 5 March 2023.
Entry to view Gaia is free of charge, however, donations are welcome. Your donation to Chester Cathedral helps us to maintain our magnificent building and its estate for future generations, but also enables us to host events such as Gaia.
For more information see:
Luke Jerram’s multidisciplinary practice involves the creation of sculptures, installations and live arts projects. Living in the UK but working internationally since 1997, Jerram has created a number of extraordinary art projects which have excited and inspired people around the globe. Jerram has a set of different narratives that make up his practice which are developing in parallel with one another. He is known worldwide for his large scale public artworks.
Learn more about Luke here:
chestercathedral.com/gaia-luke-jerram/
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A beautiful day for a hike. I always take a couple of shots on the trail but I'm never really too happy with them, this one I liked. Best get the snow before it all melts with a stretch of warmer weather headed our way!
8 January 2021 - As seen on my hike from the top of Mt. Tammany, NJ overlooking the Delaware River, I-80, Mt. Minsi and the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware Water Gap. Clear skies and only saw a few people, everyone now is wearing mask and social distancing as appropriate. All in all a good day. Seven 20mm vertical image panorama stitched and processed in Photoshop.
6 April 2021 - As seen on my hike from the top of Mt. Tammany, NJ overlooking the Delaware River, I-80, Mt. Minsi and the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware Water Gap. Clear skies and many hikers in groups from 1-4, everyone was social distancing as appropriate but now zero masks to be seen, I didn't mind. All in all a good day. Ten 20mm vertical image panorama stitched and processed in Photoshop.
24 February 2021 - As seen on my hike from the top of Mt. Tammany, NJ overlooking the Delaware River, I-80, Mt. Minsi and the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware Water Gap. Stunning perfect day with clear skies and temps in the 50's deg. F. Tough hike up with the hard pack snow softening up and feeling more like sand than frozen snow. Saw about a dozen people on the trail, all stopping to put on masks before passing, all in all a good day. Ten 20mm vertical image panorama stitched and processed in Photoshop.
What a crazy year so far but I remain hopeful and thankful for all the blessings I have. All the best and Happy Thanksgiving.
View from Mt. Tammany, NJ overlooking the Delaware River, I-80 and the Pennsylvania side of the Water Gap. Changed quite a bit from the last time I visited when the leaves were in peak color. When it's crowded with groups hiking, there's not much opportunity for conversation, it was much better this hike. It's also better hiking up, less folks mean you can set your pace and stick to it - 1.5 miles, 1100 ft. elevation gain in 51 minutes and no stops, I was happy. Another gap hike for the Gaphiker! I always recorded my hikes on my GPS and just checked out the file and it still works, I've done this hike over 150 times with the bulk in 2008-2011.
Fromia ghardaqana, common name Ghardaqa sea star, is a species of marine starfish in the family Goniasteridae. (Wikipedia) Nuweiba, Gulf of Aqaba, Egypt
Sony FE 90mm Macro - f/11.0 - 5 Second Exposure
Reflection of the "dot paper" on a serving spoon. Image is 2" wide, trimmed to 21:9.
Macro Mondays theme: “Dots”
This miniature Dalek is 4cm in height.
Thanks to everyone who took the time to view, comment, and fave my photo. It’s really appreciated. 😊
The Lovell radio telescope of Jodrell bank lit up during the Bluedot festival by the Brian Eno art installation project.
14 October 2020 - Just about as perfect of a day as one could ask for, spent the morning roaming the yard. Chased the deer for a bit, checked-out the seed heads with their Fall colors and played with my East German Pentacon 50mm bokeh machine lens. Then I headed to the Delaware Water Gap for my favorite hike from which "Gaphiker" came to be! It was a bit crowded but I was glad to get back and see where I was ability wise not having hiked much in a while. I didn't set a speed record but did OK and the view from the top of Mt. Tammany is always worth it. Pano image show with a 20mm f/1.8, curved the rock in the foreground a bit but crazy DoF!
For a few different views of the Gap from Mt. Tammany, see the folder. I was always so busy in the Fall there aren't too many, this is the first one for the month of October. I guess it's time to add to the series. My favorite is the one at sunrise, I hiked up the mountain in the dark.
24 February 2021 - As seen on my hike from the top of Mt. Tammany, NJ overlooking the Delaware River, I-80, Mt. Minsi and the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware Water Gap. Stunning perfect day with clear skies and temps in the 50's deg. F. Tough hike up with the hard pack snow softening up and feeling more like sand than frozen snow. Saw about a dozen people on the trail, all stopping to put on masks before passing, all in all a good day.
So the last time I took a selfie here was 31 Dec 2010. I figured every 10 years is about right, I placed my camera on my coat ( the same one for 2010 and managed to get one with me in the viewfinder. I sure didn't need my coat for warmth, it was so warm I almost took off my heavy wool undershirt on the way up.
Images of asteroid impact craters as seen from the International Space Station. ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst published these to his social media accounts on Asteroid Day 2020 (30 June) with the caption: Scary. I took these photos from the International Space Station. They show two meteorite impact craters in Chad (Sahara) which are 13 & 14 km wide. Imagine how many times your city could fit in them. To avoid future impacts, the European Space Agency works with international partner agencies on space safety. #AsteroidDay #bluedot #horizons
ID: 401U7781
Credit: ESA-A.Gerst
I think this old neon restaurant sign was in Santa Rosa, New Mexico - but hell if I can find it on Google Maps! Ah well - it's still pretty cool looking.
UPDATE - apparently this is a rotosphere style sign, attached to the former Breezy Rain Cafe, now El Comedor. And it's in Moriarty not Santa Rosa.
A failed attempt at a multi-exposure
Camera: Mamiya C220F Professional
Lens: Mamiya-Sekor 80mm F2.8 (Blue Dot) (yellow filter)
Multi-Exposure: 1/500 @ F/11 x8 and two single exposures of 1/125 @ F/8
Film: Fomapan 100 Classic home developed in D76 1+1
House in the woods ...
Camera: Mamiya C220f Professional
Lens: Mamiya-Sekor 135mm f:4.5 Blue Dot with yellowgreen filter
Exposure: 1/125 @ F/8
Film: Foma Fomapan 100 Classic developed in Kodak Xtol replenished
Camera: Mamiya C220f Professional
Lens: Mamiya-Sekor 135mm f:4.5 Blue Dot with yellowgreen filter
Exposure: 1/125 @ F/8
Film: Foma Fomapan 100 Classic developed in Kodak Xtol replenished
Ford had a number of leftover 1942 body parts that went into 1946 Ford models. Henry Ford II got the first postwar car into production, and the very first one -- a white Super DeLuxe Tudor sedan assembled on July 3, 1945 -- went to President Harry Truman. Alas, only 34,439 more were assembled during the 1945 calendar year, but it was the quick return to production that put Ford ahead of Chevrolet.
However, there was no end of problems with the War Production Board, which controlled output and materials supplies, and the Office of Price Administration, which put many controls on the price of parts and cars. Henry Ford II claimed that he was losing $300 per car because he couldn't achieve volume production, and indeed the company was hemorrhaging about $10 million per month at one point.
The pent-up market created an unprecedented demand for new cars. Ford's advertising agency, J. Walter Thompson, created a brilliant teaser campaign: "There's a Ford in your future." Until July, it showed only parts of the "new" Ford in a crystal ball; then there a publicity blitz culminating in "V-8 Day" on October 26, 1945. More than a million Americans flocked into showrooms for the public introduction, and nearly half a million promptly placed their orders.
Camera: Mamiya C220F Professional
Lens: Mamiya-Sekor 80mm F:2.8 (Blue Dot) with yellow filter
Exposure: 1/250 @ F/5.6
Film: Rollei Superpan 200 home dev. in Rodinal (APH09) 1+49
Camera: Mamiya C330 Professional
Lens: Mamiya-Sekor 80mm F:2.8 Blue-Dot with yellow filter
Exposure: 1/60 @ F/4
Film: Foma Fomapan 100 Classic developed in Kodak Xtol replenished
Camera: Mamiya C330 Professional
Lens: Mamiya-Sekor 80mm F:2.8 Blue-Dot with yellow filter
Exposure: 1/60 @ F/4
Film: Foma Fomapan 100 Classic developed in Kodak Xtol replenished
Camera: Mamiya C220F Professional
Lens: Mamiya-Sekor 80mm F:2.8 (Blue Dot) with yellow filter
Exposure: 1/125 @ F/4
Film: Rollei Superpan 200 home dev. in Rodinal (APH09) 1+49