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This magnificent informal landscape garden was laid out in the 18th century by 'Capability' Brown and further developed in the early years of the 20th century by its owner, Arthur G. Soames. The original four lakes form the centrepiece. There are dramatic shows of daffodils and bluebells in spring, and the rhododendrons and azaleas are spectacular in early summer. Autumn brings stunning colours from the many rare trees and shrubs, and winter walks can be enjoyed in this garden for all seasons. Visitors can now also explore South Park, 107 hectares (265 acres) of historic parkland, with stunning views.
U.S. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines fire their M203 and M32 grenade launchers with nonlethal rounds downrange in March during a riot control exercise at Camp Lejeune, NC. (Photo by Cpl Kaitlyn Klein, Defense Media Activity)
Capability Brown's lake at Blenheim has this secluded arm off the King Pool (the larger of the two halves of the lake). It's my personal favourite part of the park, and an area that I have photographed many times before. Like many of the days in February 2008 the light has been brilliant, this is an unedited photo as it came off the camera.
April 2012
Weekend break based in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
Stowe landscape garden is most notably the work of two people: Lord Cobham and his nephew, Earl Temple. At one time this family was once richer than the king. The Temple family spent a fortune creating and extending the garden to further their political ambitions. Stowe was 'Capability' Brown's first major commission. Stowe reached its social peak in 1822 when Richard Temple was created 1st Duke of Buckingham, but by this time his and his ancestors extravagence had taken the family to the brink of financial ruin with debts of more than £1 million. The 2nd Duke fled and the scandel rocked the English aristocracy.
Stowe was rescued in 1922, when it was turned into a school.
U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with Company A, 4-118th Combined Arms Battalion, South Carolina National Guard, conduct platoon level hasty defense and live fire exercises of the M1A1 Abram tank during a capability demonstration held at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina, July 24, 2021. The 4-118th Combined Arms Battalion hosted the event for families, employers and future recruits. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kimberly D. Calkins, South Carolina National Guard).
Situated in the grounds of Croome Court Worcestershire , stands this bridge .The parklands were designed by "Capability"Brown in the 18th century in collaboration with George William , 6th Earl of Coventry (1722-1809) who inherited the estate in 1744.
For the last 20+ years the National Trust are slowly restoring the house and grounds to their former glory .
Incredibly rare shots of an Atlantic puffin were taken by photographer Sam Hobson on the Sony RX10 III, which features an extended 600mm super-telephoto zoom lens and silent shutter capability, to ensure the endangered animal was not disturbed
Photo: Copyright SPARC.
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The State Partnership for Accountability, Responsiveness and Capability (SPARC) programme is an initiative of the Nigerian and UK Governments working to improve governance and reduce poverty in Nigeria.
Find out more at www.sparc-Nigeria.com
SPARC is funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID/UK Aid)
The Fairchild Republic A-10-C Warthog The Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin turbofan engine, straight wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic for the United States Air Force (USAF). Commonly referred to by its nicknames Warthog or Hog, its official name comes from the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a World War II fighter that was effective at attacking ground targets. The A-10 was designed for close-in support of ground troops, close air support (CAS), and providing quick-action support for troops against helicopters and ground forces. It entered service in 1976 and is the only production-built aircraft that has served in the USAF that was designed solely for CAS. Its secondary mission is to provide forward air controller – airborne (FAC-A) support, by directing other aircraft in attacks on ground targets. Aircraft used primarily in this role are designated OA-10.
The A-10 was intended to improve on the performance of the A-1 Skyraider and its poor firepower. The A-10 was designed around the 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary cannon. Its airframe was designed for durability, with measures such as 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of titanium armor to protect the cockpit and aircraft systems, enabling it to absorb a significant amount of damage and continue flying. Its short takeoff and landing capability permits operation from airstrips close to the front lines, and its simple design enables maintenance with minimal facilities. The A-10 served in Operation Desert Shield, and Operation Desert Storm, the American intervention against Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, where the A-10 distinguished itself. The A-10 also participated in other conflicts such as Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada, the Balkans, Afghanistan, Iraq, and against ISIL in the Middle East.
The A-10A single-seat variant was the only version produced, though one pre-production airframe was modified into the YA-10B twin-seat prototype to test an all-weather night capable version. In 2005, a program was started to upgrade remaining A-10A aircraft to the A-10C configuration with modern avionics for use of precision weaponry. The U.S. Air Force had stated the F-35 would replace the A-10 as it entered service, but this remains highly contentious within the Air Force and in political circles. With a variety of upgrades and wing replacements, the A-10's service life may be extended to 2040.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Parliament to give an update on state the capability for economic recovery and the fight against crime. [GCIS]
Communications capability was the primary focus for more than 50 Soldiers from the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade during their two-week annual training at Fort Indiantown Gap. In an elaborate configuration of tents, generators and specialized trailers, Maryland National Guard Soldiers set up classified and non-classified computer networks, switches, and routers all in a field environment.
Belvoir Castle, near Grantham, for some reason pronouced "Beever". The Statue garden with the two tier Summerhouse. The grounds were laid out by Lancelot "Capability" Brown in 1780 and were extensively restored to his plans over a three year scheme completed for the 2016 season.
Belvoir Castle Gardens, near Grantham, but in Leicestershire.
April 2016
This magnificent informal landscape garden was laid out in the 18th century by 'Capability' Brown and further developed in the early years of the 20th century by its owner, Arthur G. Soames. The original four lakes form the centrepiece. There are dramatic shows of daffodils and bluebells in spring, and the rhododendrons and azaleas are spectacular in early summer. Autumn brings stunning colours from the many rare trees and shrubs, and winter walks can be enjoyed in this garden for all seasons. Visitors can now also explore South Park, 107 hectares (265 acres) of historic parkland, with stunning views.
U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with Company A, 4-118th Combined Arms Battalion, South Carolina National Guard, conduct platoon level hasty defense and live fire exercises of the M1A1 Abram tank during a capability demonstration held at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina, July 24, 2021. The 4-118th Combined Arms Battalion hosted the event for families, employers and future recruits. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kimberly D. Calkins, South Carolina National Guard).
President Cyril Ramaphosa responding to questions by Members of the National Assembly and updating members of the legislature on South Africa’s year-long chairing of the BRICS group of countries, combating crime in communities and how government is building the capability of the state in line with the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan. [GCIS]
This magnificent informal landscape garden was laid out in the 18th century by 'Capability' Brown and further developed in the early years of the 20th century by its owner, Arthur G. Soames. The original four lakes form the centrepiece. There are dramatic shows of daffodils and bluebells in spring, and the rhododendrons and azaleas are spectacular in early summer. Autumn brings stunning colours from the many rare trees and shrubs, and winter walks can be enjoyed in this garden for all seasons. Visitors can now also explore South Park, 107 hectares (265 acres) of historic parkland, with stunning views.
Roche Abbey, near Maltby, showing the late twelfth century eastern gable of the Cistercian foundation's abbey church. The secluded site, partially landscaped by 'Capability' Brown during the 1700s, is in the care of English Heritage.
Sprint: Edinburgh showcased the progress and potential of digital transformation across Scotland and the UK.
We heard from ministers, senior civil servants and digital practitioners about work to transform services, develop capability and ensure Scotland and the UK are world-leading digital nations.
Pictured are the hosts, Chris Ferguson, Director of National, International and Research, GDS and Alison McLaughlin, Deputy Director for Digital Transformation, Scottish Government.
This magnificent informal landscape garden was laid out in the 18th century by 'Capability' Brown and further developed in the early years of the 20th century by its owner, Arthur G. Soames. The original four lakes form the centrepiece. There are dramatic shows of daffodils and bluebells in spring, and the rhododendrons and azaleas are spectacular in early summer. Autumn brings stunning colours from the many rare trees and shrubs, and winter walks can be enjoyed in this garden for all seasons. Visitors can now also explore South Park, 107 hectares (265 acres) of historic parkland, with stunning views.
My Zorki 4K camera and its Jupiter-8 1:2 f=50 mm normal lens clearly needed a calibration of its range finder. It is a very easy task for the infinite, acting on a small adjustment screw located at the front, left to the finder window. This film is a test of the focusing capability now much more efficient. There still a tiny shift that I will try to optimize soon following the known protocols (tomtiger.home.xs4all.nl/zenrep/calibration.html)
The camera was loaded with a CineStill Double XX (cine film Eastman 5222) exposed for 200 ISO using a Minolta Autometer III lightmeter fitted with a 10° viewfinder for selective measuring privileging the shadows. After exposure the film was processed using Tetenal Ultrafin developer at dilution 1+20 for 12 min and 20°C.
Rue de la Fontaine, September 9, 2022
69004 Lyon
France
After process the film was digitalized using a Sony A7 body and a Minolta Slide Duplicator with a Minolta Auto Bellows III with a lens Minolta Bellow Macro Rokkor 50mm f/3.5.
About the camera :
This camera was manufactured in 1977 by KMZ company ( Красногорский механический завод, Krasnogorskiy Mechanicheskiy Zavod) located in the Moscow region. KMZ also manufactured the ZENIT SLR's among many other productions. Zorki 4K was produced between 1972 to 1978 and the previous Zorki models were inspired by the Leica II since 1949. This model 'Made in USSR" is branded in roman characters, intentionally for exportation. Other Zorki 4K were also branded in Cyrillic as "Зоркий". Zorki 4K was sold basically either with this Jupiter-8 lens 1:2 f=50mm or the Industar lens1:3.5 f=50mm. The Jupiter-8 is a Sonnar Zeiss optical formula and fits to the Zorki body using the screwing M39 Leica mount.
Its was sold to me in August 2022 from Austria with its original ever-ready leather bag, a front lens cap and a small shade hood accessory Minolta D42KA. The shade hood and filter of my Focaflex also fit to the Jupiter lens (Leica standard 42 mm filter)
State Senator Bryce E. Reeves, R-Spotsylvania, and Delegate Richard L. Anderson, R-District 51, visit Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fredericksburg-based 116th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team as they conduct a live fire range with the MK-19 grenade launcher and prepare for a situational training lane during annual training June 24, 2014, at Fort Pickett, Va. Reeves and Anderson co-chair the Virginia General Assembly Military and Veterans Caucus. The live fire and training lane are part of the 10-day eXportable Combat Training Capability rotation designed to train and validate platoons on tasks that support offensive and defensive operations under daylight and hours of limited visibility. Units will concentrate on training selected mission essential tasks in a realistic field environment to refocus junior leaders on tactical field craft. The Army National Guard’s XCTC program provides an experience similar to a Combat Training Center to Guard Soldiers at a home station training center, minimizing cost and time away from home and jobs. XCTC is an instrumented field training exercise designed to certify unit proficiency in coordination with First Army. (Photo by Cotton Puryear, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs)
State Senator Bryce E. Reeves, R-Spotsylvania, and Delegate Richard L. Anderson, R-District 51, visit Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Fredericksburg-based 116th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team as they conduct a live fire range with the MK-19 grenade launcher and prepare for a situational training lane during annual training June 24, 2014, at Fort Pickett, Va. Reeves and Anderson co-chair the Virginia General Assembly Military and Veterans Caucus. The live fire and training lane are part of the 10-day eXportable Combat Training Capability rotation designed to train and validate platoons on tasks that support offensive and defensive operations under daylight and hours of limited visibility. Units will concentrate on training selected mission essential tasks in a realistic field environment to refocus junior leaders on tactical field craft. The Army National Guard’s XCTC program provides an experience similar to a Combat Training Center to Guard Soldiers at a home station training center, minimizing cost and time away from home and jobs. XCTC is an instrumented field training exercise designed to certify unit proficiency in coordination with First Army. (Photo by Cotton Puryear, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs)
Communications capability was the primary focus for more than 50 Soldiers from the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade during their two-week annual training at Fort Indiantown Gap. In an elaborate configuration of tents, generators and specialized trailers, Maryland National Guard Soldiers set up classified and non-classified computer networks, switches, and routers all in a field environment.
A team of Virginia National Guard communication experts provide critical digital communications capability to National Guard forces conducting security during the 57th Presidential Inauguration held Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington, D. C. Soldiers from the Sandston-based Joint Force Headquarters Communications Section and the Hampton-based Company C, 116th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team used the Joint Incident Site Communications Capability to provide Internet access and telephone support along with Soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard to make sure leaders had the necessary connectivity to track their personnel in the field and maintain communications essential to the mission. Each JISCC is a mobile set of commercial hardware and associated peripheral equipment designed to provide on-site and reach-back communications capabilities for enhanced command and control and share situational awareness among first responders and with state and federal command authorities and centers. (Photo by Cotton Puryear, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs)
Team Canada at the Port of Anchorage observing the Joint Logistics Over The Shore (JLOTS) military capacity for off loading supplies, fuel storage etc. Incredible capability!
April 2012
Weekend break based in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
Stowe landscape garden is most notably the work of two people: Lord Cobham and his nephew, Earl Temple. At one time this family was once richer than the king. The Temple family spent a fortune creating and extending the garden to further their political ambitions. Stowe was 'Capability' Brown's first major commission. Stowe reached its social peak in 1822 when Richard Temple was created 1st Duke of Buckingham, but by this time his and his ancestors extravagence had taken the family to the brink of financial ruin with debts of more than £1 million. The 2nd Duke fled and the scandel rocked the English aristocracy.
Stowe was rescued in 1922, when it was turned into a school.
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A PNNL LDRD program is developing a capability for measuring fracture propagation in materials under extreme conditions--also known as raman double torsion capability.
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This magnificent informal landscape garden was laid out in the 18th century by 'Capability' Brown and further developed in the early years of the 20th century by its owner, Arthur G. Soames. The original four lakes form the centrepiece. There are dramatic shows of daffodils and bluebells in spring, and the rhododendrons and azaleas are spectacular in early summer. Autumn brings stunning colours from the many rare trees and shrubs, and winter walks can be enjoyed in this garden for all seasons. Visitors can now also explore South Park, 107 hectares (265 acres) of historic parkland, with stunning views.
October 2012.
Visit to Sheffield Park Garden National Trust property.
This informal landscape garden was laid out in the 18th century by 'Capability' Brown and further developed in the early years of the 20th century by its owner, Arthur G. Soames.
Temple Newsam is a 15th centuryTudor-Jacobean house in Leeds, famous as the birthplace of Lord Darnley, the ill-fated husband of Mary, Queen of Scots and with grounds landscaped by Capability Brown.
The manor of Newsam was owned by the Knights Templar in the 12th century before the estate passed to the Darcy family, and Thomas, Lord Darcy built the first manor house here in about 1500. One wing of Darcy's original manor survives as the central block of the current house.
Darcy was executed for treason for his part in the Pilgrimage of Grace in 1537and his lands were seized by the crown. Henry VIII gave Newsam to the Countess of Lennox, and her son, Henry, Lord Darnley was born and raised here. After Darnley's murder, Elizabeth I seized the estate, and the house languished in a state of neglect until 1622 when it was purchased by Sir Arthur Ingram. Ingram tore down much of the earlier manor house and built two large new wings to form the basis of the house we see today.
In 1758 Charles, 9th Lord Irwin, married a rich heiress and used her money to transform the interior of Temple Newsam and fill it with a collection of fine art including Old Master works. They hired James Wyatt to build a grand staircase, and Capability Brown to create the landscape garden that surrounds the house.
The house was the home of the Ingram family for over 300 years until 1922 when Lord Halifax sold the park and house to Leeds Corporation for a nominal sum, placing covenants over them to ensure their preservation for the future. The house and estate are now owned by Leeds City Council and open to the public.