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Every once in awhile Amtrak would assign their P42s to the Pacific Surfliner sets as the F59PHis would go in for maintenance. Now that all but three F59s are left on the roster, scenes this will become common place as they pinch hit until their replacements arrive.
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Main corridor of the Pike's Place Market with neon signs identifying the major vendors, Lunch was at the Athenian--great chowder!
A spirit house is a shrine to the protective spirit of a place that is found in the Southeast Asian countries of Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. The spirit house is normally in the form of small roofed structure, and is mounted on a pillar or on a dais. They can range in size from small platforms to houses large enough for people to enter. Spirit houses are intended to provide a shelter for spirits that could cause problems for the people if not appeased. The shrines often include images or carved statues of people and animals. Votive offerings are left at the house to propitiate the spirits. More elaborate installations include an altar for this purpose.
In Thailand, it is a long-standing tradition to leave offerings of food and drink at the spirit house. Rice, bananas, coconuts, and desserts are common offerings. Most ubiquitous is red, strawberry-flavoured Fanta. The idea seems to be that friendly spirits will congregate to enjoy free food and drink and their presence will serve to keep more malign spirits at bay. The popularity of red Fanta offerings has existed for decades. Opinions as to "why Fanta?" vary. Most point to the significance of the colour red, reminiscent of animal sacrifice, or perhaps related to the practice of anchoring red incense sticks in a glass of water which promptly tints the water red. Sweetness is explained by the observation that sweet spirits naturally have sweet tooths.
Sprouting ubiquitously and pushing ever-loftier heights with their glass/steel/concrete impersonal indifference within the City of London.
What's it all about?
Not THE centre for a lot of the world's funny money to be "processed" = a trip to the launderette for the price of a small commission on a heavy wheeled suitcase full of freshly-printed pinkies with no questions asked... surely?
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Authentic commerce and daily life unfold at Cholon Market, also known as Binh Tay Market, in District 5, the heart of Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This historic marketplace is one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant centers of trade and culture. From vendors selling fruits, spices, and textiles to the sounds and scents that fill its narrow alleys, the market offers a true glimpse into the rhythm of local life.
As a travel photographer, I was drawn to the authenticity of this scene — where tradition and modernity coexist seamlessly. The lively atmosphere, human interactions, and colorful displays reflect Vietnam’s cultural heritage and community spirit. Cholon Market captures the essence of Saigon’s identity: dynamic, diverse, and deeply rooted in history.
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pictured at the Cork Chamber , US Embassy and the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland joined forces at a breakfast meeting entitled Economic Leaders Forum , Drivers of Growth in the US-Irish Relationship in the Clarion Hotel, Cork.
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What you might term "the Glasgow Fascist style" in Gilbert Bayes' reliefs of Commerce and Industry on the 1935 Commercial Bank on Bothwell St.
Originally named Edith when she launched from the shipyards of Liverpool in 1863, she steamed under a Bahamian flag for a year as she ran blackmarket cargo through the Union Naval blockade between Confederate ports and Havana. Another successful run through the blockade landed her to port in Wilmington, North Carolina, where she was officially pressed into service by the Confederacy. Renamed Chickamauga, she was used as a commerce raider against Northern shipping interests until her boiler overheated during a pursuit and exploded, killing the entire crew.
I will post a full gallery once I get a better photo set-up ready to go.
P.S. I want to take this and a few other models to Brickfair in VA this year. Whether or not I go depends on if I can find someone to split hotel costs with. If you're going this year and would like a roommate, send me a private message.
Color film. Shadow of truck I was riding in to a wildfire years ago. Used stamp in PS Elements to get high contrast look.
El edificio Chrysler es un rascacielos de estilo deco, localizado en el lado este del centro de Manhattan, en la ciudad de Nueva York, en la intersección de la Calle 42 y la Avenida Lexington. La Gloria del comercio es un grupo de esculturas que incluye a Hércules, Minerva y Mercurio, al tope de Grand Central Terminal, que está cerca.
The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco–style skyscraper located on the East Side of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue. The Glory of Commerce is a sculptural group featuring Hercules, Minerva and Mercury that sits atop Grand Central Terminal nearby.
[...] When nations grow old, the arts grow cold and commerce settles on every tree [...]
-- Quote by William Blake (English visionary Mystic, Poet, Painter and Engraver. 1757-1827)
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Ferentino, Italy (May, 2014)
Hong Kong's tallest building, the International Commerce Centre rises above the waterfront buildings of Kowloon.
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On euro tour with Sean and Neil for 3 days of mayhem and a grand total of 8 hours sleep. Taking in some old and new sites and showing them some of what is out there as it was their first time. Also made time to meet up with the SPEXS crew.
A well known and visited location that I finally managed to fit into the latest tour. Although the builders are in and the floor has been removed and a lot of building material is still in there, it is still worth the public access and the fun getting in and out.
The Fair in the Belgian city of Antwerp is located in the Twelve Months Street, a smallside street of the Meir. The current building is a reconstruction from 1872. The original building, "the mother of all fairs, dated from 1531. This building is not to be confused with the Old Exchange in the Hofstraat.The trade is in a late Brabant Gothic style by Joseph Schadde, after the fire in 1858 the fair in the ashes. Twice in the history of the stock market it burned down in 1583 and in 1858.
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The triumphal arch at the end of the pedestrian street Rua Augusta opens up on to Commerce Square. It has been recently restored and is now not only very clean and repaired but is also open to visitors who want to go up to the observation level. The arch was constructed in 1755 following an earthquake in the same year as a celebration of the reconstruction of the city following the quake. It was only completed in 1875.
The top of the arch is adorned with sculptures by Célestin Anatole Calmels of allegorical figures featuring Glory crowning Genius and Valor who sit on either side of Glory. On the lower levels of the arch there are more figures this time by Vitor Bastos. Bastos’ sculptures are of famous Portuguese figures including Vasco da Gama, Pereira and Viriato. Two reclining figures represent the Tagus River and Douro River. On the side of the arch facing Rue Augusta there is a clock, stone reliefs and filigree decoration. The arch has six columns reaching 11 meters high and the cornice is 30 meters high. It features the Portuguese coat of arms.
Visitors can go up to the top of the monumental arch by elevator for panoramic views over Terreiro do Paço Square, the Baixa district, Lisbon Cathedral, St. George’s Castle and the Tagus River. While inside the arch you can learn about the history of the arch from an exhibition entitled “ Sala do Relogio.” The arch featured in the Ted Danson version of Gulliver’s Travels when Gulliver was wheeled through the arch in Lilliput.
Praça do Comércio is one of the most emblematic places in Lisbon. This picturesque square, bordered to the south by the Tagus River, is flanked on the other three sides by white and yellow Pombaline buildings. It is a leading tourist hub due to its many quality shops, bars and restaurants.
Exploring the square on foot is a great way to enjoy its historic vibe. Here you will see an equestrian sculpture of King José I as well as the 30-metre-high Triumphal Arch on Augusta Street. The arch platform offers stunning views of Praça do Comércio, the Tagus River and part of central Lisbon.
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The dramatic hillside of Vila Nova de Gaia rises steeply from the Douro River, crowned by the round-domed Serra do Pilar Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site that has watched over Porto since the 16th century. Its commanding position and fortified terraces once served military purposes, but today they provide one of the city’s most iconic viewpoints. Below, the stacked port wine lodges with their terracotta rooftops hug the cliffside, a reminder that this riverside has long been the beating heart of Porto’s global wine trade.
To the right, the iron latticework of the Ponte Luís I sweeps across the water, a masterpiece of 19th-century engineering by Téophile Seyrig, a disciple of Gustave Eiffel. Together, the monastery and bridge symbolize Porto’s dual character—sacred and industrial, historic and forward-looking. Sunlight glints on the rippling Douro, carrying centuries of commerce and culture downstream, as the city’s skyline tells its layered story.
Powell River Chamber of Commerce building, Wharf Street and Willingdon Ave., Powell River, B.C.
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I visited Peterhead Fishing Harbour Sunday 24th February 2019, a heavy Haar put my plans to capture the views a little difficult, hence I revisited today Tuesday 26th February 2019, posting a few of the captures I managed to take over both days.
Peterhead ; Scottish Gaelic: Ceann Phàdraig, Scots: Peterheid is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is Aberdeenshire's biggest settlement (the city of Aberdeen itself not being a part of the district), with a population of 18,537 at the 2011 Census.
Peterhead sits at the easternmost point in mainland Scotland. It is often referred to as The Blue Toun (locally spelt as "The Bloo Toon") and people who were born there as Blue Touners (locally spelt as "Bloo Tooners").
More correctly they are called blue mogginers (locally spelt as "Bloomogganners"), supposedly from the blue worsted moggins or stockings that the fishermen originally wore.
History
Peterhead was founded by fishermen and was developed as a planned settlement. In 1593 the construction of Peterhead's first harbour, Port Henry, encouraged the growth of Peterhead as a fishing port and established a base for trade.
Peterhead was a Jacobite supporting town in the Jacobite risings of 1715 and 1745. In particular, it was one of the Episcopalian north-eastern ports where reinforcements, plus money and equipment, were periodically landed from France during the Forty-Five.
A lifeboat station was first established in 1865.
Since early times Peterhead has received a portion of its water supply from Morris Wells.
Peterhead convict prison was opened in 1888, gaining a reputation as one of Scotland's toughest prisons.
The present harbour has two massive breakwaters, enclosing an area of approximately 300 acres in Peterhead bay. The south breakwater, about 2700 ft long, was constructed in 1892–1912 using convict labour from the prison. The north breakwater, constructed 1912–56, is approximately 1500 ft long.
A new phase of growth was initiated in the 1970s with Peterhead becoming a major oil industry service centre, and the completion of the nearby St Fergus gas terminal. At this time, considerable land holdings were allocated for industrial development.
In recent times, the town has suffered from several high-profile company closures and is facing a number of pressures, including Common Fisheries Policy reforms. However, it retains a relatively diverse economy, including food processing, textiles, service industries and, still importantly, fishing. (Over 90,000 tonnes of fish, with a value of around £60m are now landed at Peterhead, which is still also base to over 550 fishermen.)
The Peterhead Port Authority plans to extend the northern breakwater as a stimulus to the town's economic development. In addition, to assist with business diversification and town centre environmental improvements, the 'Peterhead Project' initiative under the Aberdeenshire Towns Partnership brings together the Council, Scottish Enterprise Grampian, Communities Scotland, commerce and community representatives.
Until April 2005, the Royal Air Force station RAF Buchan was located near the town.
Local government : Peterhead is the largest settlement in Buchan, a committee area of Aberdeenshire.
The town was a burgh in the historic county of Aberdeenshire. In 1930 it became a small burgh under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1929, but in 1975 small burghs were abolished and Peterhead became part of the district of Banff and Buchan within the new Grampian Region. When districts and regions were abolished in 1996, Peterhead became part of the new unitary authority of Aberdeenshire.
Since 1975 Peterhead has had a community council, with limited powers.
Education : Peterhead Academy
Peterhead Academy houses around 1,300 pupils and the school is split into six houses (Arbuthnot, Buchan, Craigewan, Grange, Marischal and Slains), with all the names associated with areas of the town. The school has pupils coming from surrounding villages such as Boddam, Cruden Bay, Hatton, Inverugie, Rora, St Fergus and Crimond. The academy's motto is "Domus Super Petram Aedificata" (A House Built on a Rock). The academy is Scotland's largest school at over 22,920 square metres (246,700 sq ft) of gross internal floor area.
The school has multiple subjects such as ICT, English, French/German, Technical, Engineering, Art, Home Economics, and many more.
Primary and specialist schools.
Peterhead has six primary schools (Clerkhill, Buchanhaven, Meethill, Dales Park, Central, Burnhaven).
There is one special school, Anna Ritchie, which caters for most specific learning difficulties, autism and other disabilities.
There is also Peterhead Alpha School which caters for children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, as well as learning difficulties, e.g. dyspraxia and dyslexia.
Transport :Peterhead has a number of in-town and out-of-town bus services.
Peterhead is further from a railway station (32 miles from Aberdeen) than any other town of its size in Great Britain.
The town once had two stations Peterhead railway station and Peterhead Docks railway station. Passenger trains on the Formartine and Buchan Railway stopped in 1965 under the Beeching Axe, and freight in 1970. The start of reconstruction of the Borders Railway to Galashiels (early 2013) has begun a local political debate into the possibility of reopening the line from Aberdeen to Fraserburgh and Peterhead.
The nearest airport with scheduled services is Aberdeen Airport. A heliport has been set up at the Eastern end of the former RAF Buchan air base. Recreational aviation also takes place from a part of a former runway.
Tourism
The harbours, maritime and built heritage are the town's principal tourism assets. Recent initiatives include investments in the Peterhead Bay area, which have included the berthing of cruise ships in the harbour.
A number of projects are planned under the auspices of the Peterhead Project initiative, including tourism strategy development, enhancement of existing attractions, measures to improve the town's physical attractiveness, and improved marketing and promotion.
Sport
Peterhead F.C. are a Scottish Football League club who play in the League One. They won the League Two championship in 2013–14.
Peterhead also has a successful amateur boxing club, and in 2008 was the most successful boxing club in Northern Scotland. And currently has two reigning Scottish champions. The boxing gym is open to all and located in Ellis Street.
Peterhead RFC are a Scottish Rugby Union team who play at the Lord Catto playing fields.
Maritime Economy
Peterhead has a thriving port, serving the fishing, oil and gas and other commercial industries. It also receives many visiting seafarers arriving on ships that ply these trades. Seafarers' welfare organisation Apostleship of the Sea has a port chaplain at Peterhead to provide pastoral and practical support to them.
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