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I took this snap with help of my 2 Bhatija :)
2 bandors you may call :)
Congratulations to Naya & Q!
Happily Married ♥
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Pose: SN~ Commitment Issues ♥
Finally! A colorful sunset after the rainy days.
I was working late at the office at 2000 hours when I noticed that the skies look promising so I took a train ride to Richmond and was lucky to squeeze off a few shots.
The colors disappeared really fast!
(I may not be around much from now and over the weekend; family commitments)
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That certainly does not describe my vintage sign shooting accomplishments, but there are many out there, like my contacts, that get that job done right.
In any case, I do head out when I can and see what's left to be seen. This cool, old motel sign in Stockton, Ca. still lights up, too. I met the owners while snapping this and they became happy as a lark when they realized that it was their nifty sign I was photographing. Before that, I believe they thought I was the IRS or something.
Anyway, thanks for having a look!
July 2, 2010 - Sebago Ledership Camp, Standish, ME (DAY 6)
Sebago Leadership Camp helps boys in grades six through eight advance in the qualities essential to any man of character: a strong faith, a spirit of service, a commitment to excellence. Our campers learn about what it takes to be a leader and to grow in maturity in a fun and supportive atmosphere.
(Photo credit: ©George Martell 2010)
I decided that if I had to sum up 2016 in one word it would be: commitment. The end of this daily self-portrait challenge is proof of it, but for me it extends beyond that. I committed to creating my first meaningful fine art series, I committed to finishing my novel, I committed to starting a school in India, and I committed myself more than ever to my business. Most of all I feel committed to my happiness, health and the responsibility we all have to each other.
I've also decided to choose a word to preemptively define 2017. That word is power. That is why I created this image. We are so incredibly fortunate to be free thinking individuals who can dream and grow and create. I am creating a new year for myself. I will not wait for it to happen, or expect good things without working for it. I am going to live in my POWER, and I am going to do everything I can to help others live in their POWER.
The most amazing creations come from the power that we manifest. My greatest wish is that everyone reading this can cultivate your own unique sense of power and live it everyday, even when circumstances and situations try to steer you away from it. We are stronger than that.
Day 31 of my December self-portrait challenge. I love you all, truly.
I apologise for not contributing anything to Flickr for a few days. Sometimes life just gets too busy.
A pair of Arriva Trains Wales Class 142 'Pacer' multiple units heads towards Cardiff Queen Street station on Saturday 9th January 2016. I was waiting, along with many other people, to gain access to the building just out of view on the right. Unfortunately the security guard had failed to turn up at the appointed time to open up, so naturally I grasped the opportunity for some railway photography.
Incidentally, I didn't plan to get these passers-by in the shot; they just happened to be there at the moment the 'Pacer' rolled past.
while Im working on my projects.. setting up appointments... making deals.. I do it from here lool
Now... I am so loving this skin.. I am so considering.. calling it my new official skin...but.. its too early in the relationship for such commitments lool
Location: my House Costa Sim baby ohh yeah
Transit through the Tickle and Gullet Channels
HMS Protector is deployed to the Antarctic region in order to demonstrate Her Majesty’s Government intent in support of the Antarctic Treaty and the Commissioner for the British Antarctic Territory. Also to conduct survey operations in order to understand the environment and inform future work in the Antarctic Region.
In the sixteen months since HMS PROTECTOR departed the UK, she has circumnavigated the globe and visited every continent. As Christmas approaches, HMS PROTECTOR will sail some of the most remote and inhospitable regions of the planet as a visible representation of the United Kingdom’s commitment to the Antarctic Treaty as well as conducting hydrographic survey work and delivering vital supplies to the British Antarctic Survey bases in the region.
PROTECTOR, which is deployed on operations for 330 days a year, is capable of positioning to centimetric accuracy in winds of up to 80 knots and is fitted with an impressive array of specialist equipment, including: a hull mounted multi-beam echo sounder; a state-of-the-art survey Motor Boat (SMB) ‘James Caird IV’; a 8.5m ramped Work Boat, ‘Terra Nova’; high speed rigid inflatable and inflatable boats; quad bikes and trailers and Land Rovers.
Image taken by Lphot Kyle Heller
A family commitment at the weekend saw me heading for Wiltshire, from where I managed a few hours out with the camera, with the stone quarries of East Somerset on the agenda.
I started off first thing at Fairwood Junction, near Frome, hoping to catch a working to Merehead Quarry, but I was caught out with it running 89 early, and was sat in the car lineside as it tanked past with two locos up front. I knew I'd be able to still catch it at the quarry though, so here's the result.
Mendip Rail's 59004, "Paul A Hammond" heads 59005 at the reception sidings with the 06.32 Acton TC to Merehead Quarry VAR as the shunter chats with the driver, Saturday 4.2.17
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I am getting over a cold and skipped actually taking a photo today in order to get some work done, but I figured it was as good a time as any to post one of my favorite photos from the wedding I shot a few weekends ago. The entire experience was amazing, incredibly stressful, and beyond worth it in so many ways. I am so grateful to this awesome couple for letting me into their lives for a few short, but extremely important, days of their lives, and I am excited to see where other photography like this will take me.
Things have conspired to keep me from Flickr recently but I haven’t forgotten you and hope to be back soon. I miss all your amazing photos!
This image is from an engagement photo shoot earlier today on the Oregon Coast. The happy couple seems 100 percent committed to this relationship.
On Explore - 25 Luglio 2009 h.p. # 6
Backstage IZACCARIA 2010
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E' un periodo di intenso lavoro e di impegni che purtroppo mi costringe a non poter avere il piacere di essere qui.
Anche se questo non è propriamente il mio genere fotografico, mi sono cimentato con grande onore e piacere in questa bella iniziativa e nella realizzazione di questo calendario che è ormai una realtà consolidata ed attesa puntualmente ogni anno.
La serata della presentazione del calendario è fissata per domenica 9 Agosto, patrocinata dal comune di Agropoli (SA) e si svolgerà nel suggestivo castello medievale di Agropoli(SA) con inizio alle 21,30.
L' ingresso è gratuito e oltre alla presentazione degli scatti del calendario e del backstage, nei vari angoli del castello , si svolgeranno coreografie, scenografie spettacoli di danza a tema e naturalmente... champagne, frutta, degustazione di vini cocktails...ecc.
E' inutile dire che avrei piacere di potervi ritrovare e incontrare in questa, che sembra proprio prospettarsi una bella e simpatica nottata!
9 Agosto 2009 - Castello Medievale di Agropoli(SA) - Start 21,30.
This is a period of intense work and commitments that I have to unfortunately not able to have the pleasure to be here.
Although this is not exactly my kind photography, I have grappled with great honor and pleasure in this great initiative and organization of this calendar which is now a reality and expectations every year.
The evening of the presentation of the calendar is set for Sunday, August 9, sponsored by the town of Agropoli (SA) and will take place in the beautiful medieval castle of Agropoli (SA) starting at 21.30.
The entrance is free and in addition to presentation of the calendar shots and backstage, at the various corners of the castle, will take place choreography, set designs dance theme and of course ... champagne, fruit, wine tasting cocktails ... etc..
It is needless to say that I pleased to be able to find and meet in this one, which seems to contemplate a beautiful and nice night!
August 9, 2009 - Medieval Castle of Agropoli (SA) - Start 21.30.
*Working Towards a Better World
The easy ones are love and romance, it is the commitment that so many seem to stumble with. The commitment is the part that keeps the family together and creates a strong base and happy upbringing for the children. Today it seems to be easier than ever to separate and divorce, perhaps couples need to work harder at trying to make things work? I know that in some instances there is no return, but there are many more who could work a little harder and find common ground! Whenever you have the opportunity try and help those couples who can make it together forever.
Landon Everhart (WW): Mrs. Braithwaite, thank you for joining us today. To begin, what prompted your decision to run for a position on the Hogwarts Board of Governors?
Cecily Braithwaite (CB): It's a pleasure to speak with Witch Weekly. My decision to pursue a seat on the Board of Governors at Hogwarts stems from my lifelong commitment to magical scholarship and education. Hogwarts holds a special place in my heart—it's where my own magical journey began. I believe I have a wealth of experience and insights that could contribute significantly to shaping the future of this esteemed institution.
Landon Everhart: Your accomplishments in the field of magical scholarship are indeed extensive. How do you envision Hogwarts evolving under your guidance?
Cecily Braithwaite: Hogwarts is a beacon of magical learning, and I envision it continuing to uphold its tradition of excellence while embracing innovation. I believe in fostering an environment that encourages not just rote learning, but also critical thinking, exploration, and the study of ancient magical practices. My vision is to enrich the curriculum with a broader spectrum of magical studies, ensuring that Hogwarts prepares students for the complexities of the modern wizarding world.
Landon Everhart: Could you elaborate on the specific changes or additions you hope to implement within Hogwarts' curriculum?
Cecily Braithwaite: Certainly. I aim to advocate for the integration of more in-depth studies into ancient magical civilizations, arcane magical theory, and esoteric magical practices. These areas hold immense potential to broaden students' perspectives and deepen their understanding of magic's origins and complexities. Additionally, I believe in promoting interdisciplinary studies that bridge traditional magical subjects with real-world applications.
Landon Everhart: What sets you apart from the other candidates vying for a position on the Board of Governors?
Cecily Braithwaite: My lifelong dedication to magical scholarship, my extensive experience in advising magical institutions, and my commitment to nurturing the next generation of witches and wizards distinguish me. I bring not only a depth of knowledge but also a passion for fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking educational environment.
Landon Everhart: As an influential figure in the magical community, how do you plan to balance your scholarly pursuits with your role on the Board of Governors, if elected?
Cecily Braithwaite: My scholarly pursuits have always been intertwined with my dedication to education. If elected, I intend to continue my research endeavors while ensuring that my insights and experiences benefit Hogwarts. I believe my scholarly work will further enrich the educational landscape at Hogwarts, contributing to a more dynamic and comprehensive curriculum.
Landon Everhart: Thank you, Mrs. Braithwaite, for sharing your vision and insights. We wish you the best in the upcoming election for the Board of Governors.
Cecily Braithwaite: Thank you for the opportunity to discuss my aspirations for Hogwarts. I am truly honored, and I hope to serve Hogwarts and the magical community with dedication and wisdom.
He's there every morning, catching the early sun rays when they are still bearable.
- Netanya, Israel (August 2017)
His commitment to putting animals at ease with him has meant that he’s needed to go to some extremes: “I once had a project with badgers that meant I needed to get rid of my ‘human’ scent. Before I set off, I went to a farm for the day and I lay around in the mud to lose my smell so I could get closer to the animals and earn their trust.”- Konsta Punkka
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Shot with my Fuji X100's, using a macro lens converter.
This is my second picture for my weekly theme 'Commit' and my 365 group.
This picture is sooc.
I 've just found out my wife took this photo a few weeks back in Half Moon Bay. I regretted that I couldn't travel with her due to another commitment. Her photo of the marina really makes me envy. I should have changed my plan for that day.
By MAUREEN BYRNE
Published Sep 30, 2005
The Presbyterian church finishes a $1.3-million renovation. By doing so, it confirms its commitment to downtown Clearwater.
Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, whose history spans more than 100 years in downtown Clearwater, recently completed a $1.3-million restoration project.
Work during the past 18 months included extensive remodeling of the administration wing, restoration of 65 stained-glass windows in the sanctuary, and installation of a new ceiling, sound system, and windows in the fellowship hall.
The extensive project reaffirms the historic church's ongoing commitment to a downtown ministry, the Rev. Mack Sigmon said.
Unlike other churches across the country that have either closed or moved to the suburbs, Peace Memorial has no plans to leave the spot it has been at since 1891. Several months ago, neighboring Calvary Baptist Church announced it was considering moving from downtown because it was outgrowing its property.
"Our mission is to downtown," Sigmon, 44, said during a recent interview.
The pink stucco Mediterranean Revival-style church at 110 S Fort Harrison Ave. has been an institution in downtown since 1921. But its presence has been felt throughout North Pinellas because the church was instrumental in the planting of new churches there.
Peace Memorial belongs to the Presbytery of Tampa Bay, which oversees 79 churches and 30,000 members in seven counties. "Downtown areas need the presence of the Gospel," said executive presbyter Gerry Tyer. "We have an example of that in Clearwater."
Ford Reagan, 41, has been a member of Peace Memorial since 1984. "Churches are the cornerstone of downtown America," he said. "We've survived 107 years and we're going to keep going. The restoration project is a good link to our future."
Though some work was done in the sanctuary, the bulk of the project focused on the two-story administration wing, which was built in 1921. Problems included water damage, a dangerous electrical system, inadequate restrooms, an inefficient work area, and a bad location for the nursery.
The solution: gut and rebuild the entire 6,500-square-foot wing.
Today, the new floor plan includes walls that match the color of the church's pink exterior; a new nursery that awaits babies and children; and a new elevator that carries parishioners from floor to floor. Additional improvements include a new reception area, parlor, library, and offices.
The church's 5,000-square-foot fellowship hall, named Roebling Hall after philanthropist and former member Donald Roebling, also received a facelift. Workers installed a new ceiling, lighting and sound system, and windows. They also refurbished the room's original wood floor, which was once the town's skating rink.
"Up until we did the floor, kids would still come in and skate on it, and the church allowed it," Sigmon said. "Now they don't."
Inside the sanctuary, workers restored dozens of stained-glass windows, which are described as the largest collection of stained glass in the Tampa Bay area. Workers also refurbished the wooden pews, repaired the pipe organ, installed a new sound system, and painted the interior walls.
All of these physical improvements are evidence of the congregation's feelings about downtown, Sigmon says. "Here to stay _ Here to serve" is the theme of the stewardship campaign for the church's operating budget for 2000. Also, the restoration project is being funded entirely by pledges from parishioners.
"The downtown would be such a lesser place without a Peace Memorial," said Sigmon, who has been pastor there since 1994.
Sigmon cites the church's concert series, nursery school, and Child Development Center. The CDC, which opened 30 years ago, is a government-funded daycare program that serves low-income families. Other ministries sponsor refugees and missionaries.
Additionally, the Rev. Ann Marie Quigley-Swanson, associate minister of the church, oversees Peace Memorial's Christian education classes for preschoolers to seniors.
In 1891, a group of 17 people founded the church and called it Clearwater Presbyterian Church. It was renamed First Presbyterian Church of Clearwater and was known around town as the "little white church," according to church literature.
Dr. David Arthur Dunseith became the pastor in 1918. Under his leadership, the current pink stucco church was built, and in 1924 its name was changed to Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church.
At one time, the church had 1,500 members. Today, it serves a diverse flock of 650. "We have millionaires and we have people who don't know how they're going to get through the week," Sigmon said.
Increasing membership is desirable, he said, but it is not his main goal. Instead, he focuses on increasing the spiritual life of the people already worshiping at the church, whether it be 50 or 1,500.
This renovation may bring in people, but if it doesn't that's okay," Sigmon said. "Primarily, it's been done to enhance the lives of those who are here."
"I think it was wonderful," said Iris Stewart, a member of Peace Memorial since 1959. "We really needed it. There's something special about Peace Memorial.
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This macro represents my last upload for some time. I will be away from Flickr for some weeks due to work commitments and I would just like to say thank you all for your kind comments and keep up the good work.
Half term over and the grandchildren retuned home after a week in my care and it's normal service resumed apart from work commitments that is.
A trip to Cenarth the other week saw a very full River Teifi with levels a good metre above normal. This structure in the foreground is a fishing platform for anglers.
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Miniatur Wunderland (German for 'miniature wonderland') is a model railway and miniature airport attraction in Hamburg, Germany, the largest of its kind in the world. The railway is located in the historic Speicherstadt neighbourhood of the city.
In December 2021 the railway consisted of 16,138 m (52,946 ft) of track in H0 scale, divided into nine sections: Harz mountains, the fictitious town of Knuffingen, the Alps and Austria, Hamburg, America, Scandinavia, Switzerland, a replica of Hamburg Airport, Italy and South America. Of the 7,000 m2 (75,347 sq ft) of floorspace, the model occupies 1,545 m2 (16,630 sq ft).
The exhibit includes 1,300 trains made up of over 10,000 carriages, over 100,000 vehicles, approx. 500,000 lights, 130,000 trees, and 400,000 human figurines. Planning is also in progress for the construction of sections for Central America and the Caribbean, Asia, England, Africa and The Netherlands.
Prehistory
In the summer of 2000, Frederik Braun, one of the two founders of Miniatur Wunderland, was on vacation in Zurich. In a local model train store he came up with the idea for the world's largest model railway. Back in Hamburg he searched for email addresses online and started a survey on the popularity of real and fictional sights of the city. In the process, the Miniatur Wunderland, which did not yet exist, was ranked 3 by male respondents.
According to the twin brothers Gerrit and Frederik Braun, the idea for Miniatur Wunderland, including the business plan, fitted on just two pages. The financial backer was Hamburger Sparkasse.
Construction and expansion
After construction began in December 2000, the first three sections (Knuffingen, Central Germany and Austria) opened on August 16, 2001. Since then, new sections have been added. With the completion of the Hamburg, German Coast section in November 2002, Wunderland became the largest model railroad in Europe. Expansions in December 2003 with the USA and with Scandinavia in July 2005 followed. On September 10, 2015, Gerrit and Frederik Braun added the missing piece of track between the Switzerland section and a new Italy section. In doing so, they extended the track length from 13,000 to 15,400 meters. This was recorded by a Guinness judge, who then presented the certificate for the newly established world record. The 190 sq m Bella Italia section was opened on 28 September 2016 after four years under construction, involving 180,000 man hours and costing around four million euros. Work on the Monaco / Provence section started in August 2019 and, when completed, will mean the addition of another 315 meters. The total length of currently 15,715 meters therefore corresponds to 1,367.21 km in real length, so this is now also the largest model railway layout in the world across all scales.
System
Visitors walk back and forth between different rooms in a long corridor. Trains run along the walls of the rooms and on peninsula-like protrusions. The layout consists (as of September 2016) of nine completed sections of 60 to 300 m2 Model area:
The first three sections were created simultaneously. They show central and southern Germany with the Harz mountains, it also has a long ICE-high speed train track.
The fictional town of Knuffingen was given a road system with moving cars as a special feature.
The Austria section involved the implementation of the Alps theme, including a multi-level helix from which trains from the other sections change corridor sides above the heads of visitors.
The next stage of expansion includes the section with the theme Hamburg, German Coast.
The USA section includes Las Vegas, Miami, some Wild West, again a system with moving cars and a spaceport.
The Scandinavia section has a real water area: in the future, computer-controlled ships will operate in the 30,000 liter "North Sea" sea tub. At present, they are still controlled manually. Tides are also simulated here.
The Swiss Alps, extending over two floors, are modeled on the landscapes of the cantons of Ticino, Grisons and Wallis and were completed in November 2007. Through a hole in the ceiling on a total area of 100 m2 the mountains reach almost six meters in height. Visitors reach this new level via stairs, while trains negotiate the height differences in concealed switchbacks and in a locomotive lift.
The Knuffingen Airport section was opened in May 2011 after around six years in construction and development and an investment of 3.5 million euros. On display is a 150 m2 airport with a globally unique airport control system.
A small section forms the Hamburg HafenCity with the Elbphilharmonie concert hall. Planning began in May 2012 and construction began in August of the same year. A total of nine square meters (m2) were available, and 10 selected houses were built on this area. The opening was on November 13, 2013.
In 2014, a trip was made to Italy to gain lots of impressions of the country. These were brought into the 9th construction section Italy. In this section, some sights of Rome as well as landscapes like Tuscany or the lava-spewing Vesuvius can be seen. The construction section was presented in a specially created blog and opened in September 2016.
In February 2018, the Venice section was opened at only 9 m2 in size. Involving around 35,000 man hours, it is the most elaborate section – in relation to its size.
Special features
Special features include a simulated daily routine where twilight, night and day repeat every 15 minutes. This includes an automatic lighting control system that activates more than 300,000 lights to match the time of day.
The 120-square-meter fantasy town of Knuffingen, with a population of about 6,000, is equipped with more than 100 moving model cars, including numerous fire engines, which are used to simulate a firefighting operation in Knuffingen every 15 minutes on average. Traffic simulation is made possible by a modified car system that is also used in the USA, Scandinavia and Knuffingen Airport sections. In the America section, even an Interstate Highway is equipped with a dynamic Traffic Control System, which controls traffic through four different speed limits as well as permanent light signs and a variable text display.
The layout is considered to be rich in detail, examples include a changing scoreboard in the Volkspark Stadium or a crashed cheese wheel truck. There is also a Jet gas station there, displaying the real current gasoline prices of its prototype in Hamburg's Amsinck street.
Visitors can control operations on the system through ca. 200 pushbuttons. These buttons are highlights for many visitors. For example, a mine train starts, wind turbines turn, the next goal falls in the football stadium, a Space Shuttle takes off, a helicopter takes off or Pinocchio's nose begins to grow. A push button even allows visitors to watch the simulated production of a small bar of chocolate in a factory and taste the real product for themselves.
Certain tours also include a behind-the-scenes look at detailed figures that cannot be seen from the normal public area.
Knuffingen Airport
After six years in planning and under construction, Knuffingen airport was officially opened to visitors on May 4, 2011, as a special section of the facility. Its buildings resemble Hamburg Airport. As in the fictional main town of Knuffingen, there is also a simulation of a fire department with a large fleet of vehicles, including four airfield fire engines. On the 14 meter long runway, aircraft models can be accelerated to scale realistically on an invisible sled, and by means of two guide rods can also seemingly lift off the ground and disappear into a (cloud) wall. Depending on the launch phase, the guide rods allow a horizontal tilt of the aircraft that approximates reality.
There is also a wide variety of standard commercial aircraft including Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 in the liveries of many airlines around the world. Even models of the still relatively new Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 "Dreamliner" aircraft take off and land at Knuffingen. There is also a Concorde in British Airways livery, a Space Shuttle, a bee and the "Millennium Falcon" spaceship known from Star Wars.
The movement of the aircraft on the ground is realized with the help of technology based on the car system. The vehicles in the airport tell their own little stories with coordinated refueling, loading and unloading before and after landing starting from the aircraft parking positions.
Unlike the other landscapes, the railroad at the airport is hardly visible. There is only an airport station underground.
According to the operators, the 150-square-meter space has cost around 3.5 million euros, in addition to 150,000 man hours. The area is equipped not only with many rolling aircraft models, but also with hundreds of cars, passenger boarding bridges, parking garages, airport hotels, a subway and individual figures.
Visitors
On December 5, 2012, the ten millionth visitor came to Miniatur Wunderland, on December 2, 2016, the fifteen millionth. Around three quarters of visitors come from Germany, the remaining quarter from abroad, mainly from Denmark, Switzerland, Austria, England, the US and China.
Awards
In 2010, company founders Frederik and Gerrit Braun and Stephan Hertz were awarded the Cross of Merit on Ribbon of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for their social commitment. The Miniatur Wunderland also holds the Guinness World Record for "Longest melody played by a model train."
Presence in the media
Several times following completion of the various expansion stages, the Hamburg section was visited by a team of reporters from Eisenbahn-Romantik from SWR. They were also give a look behind the scenes. Numerous television stations, magazines and newspapers have already reported on Miniatur Wunderland.
In May 2009, rapper Samy Deluxe filmed the video clip for his socially critical song Stumm in Miniatur Wunderland. Within just one night, about 100 sequences were recorded in which a miniature figure "runs" (stop-motion) through the layout.
On December 5, 2009, the outdoor betting section of the German television show Wetten, dass..? took place at Miniatur Wunderland.
The plot of several episodes of the Hamburg crime series Großstadtrevier took place at Miniatur Wunderland.
In 2015, together with singer Helene Fischer, a campaign for Ein Herz für Kinder was launched, in which over 450,000 euros (as of 01/2016) were collected. The campaign was presented, among others, in the Ein Herz für Kinder Gala.
In January 2016, Miniatur Wunderland partnered with Google MiniView – a miniature version of Google Street View.
(Wikipedia)
Das Miniatur Wunderland (Eigenschreibweise) in Hamburg ist die laut Guinness World Records größte Modelleisenbahnanlage der Welt. Sie befindet sich in der historischen Speicherstadt und wird von der Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg GmbH betrieben. Auf der 1.545 Quadratmeter großen Anlagenfläche liegen insgesamt 16.138 Meter Gleise (Stand: 2. Dezember 2021 nach der Erweiterung „Welt von oben“ und Rio de Janeiro) im Maßstab 1:87 (Nenngröße H0; entspricht etwa 1367 Gleiskilometern in Originalgröße), auf denen rund 1.120 digital gesteuerte Züge verkehren.
Vorgeschichte
Im Sommer 2000 war Frederik Braun, einer der vier Gründer des Miniatur Wunderlands, in Zürich im Urlaub. Dort kam ihm in einem Modellbahngeschäft die Idee zur größten Modelleisenbahn der Welt. Zurück in Hamburg suchte Frederik E-Mail-Adressen aus dem Internet und startete eine Umfrage zur Beliebtheit echter und fiktiver Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt. Dabei wurde das noch nicht existierende Miniatur Wunderland von den männlichen Befragten auf Platz 3 gewählt.
Nach Angaben der Zwillingsbrüder Gerrit und Frederik Braun passte die Idee für das Miniatur Wunderland inklusive Finanzierungsplan auf lediglich zwei Seiten. Geldgeber war die Hamburger Sparkasse mit einem Kredit von zwei Millionen DM, unterstützt durch Bürgschaften der Eigentümer und der Bürgschaftsgemeinschaft Hamburg. Die Anlage wurde ohne öffentliche Gelder finanziert.
Auf- und Ausbau
Nach dem Baubeginn im Dezember 2000 gingen am 16. August 2001 die ersten drei Abschnitte (Knuffingen, Mitteldeutschland und Österreich) in Betrieb. Seither wurden neue Bereiche angefügt. Mit der Fertigstellung des Abschnitts Hamburg, deutsche Küste im November 2002 wurde das Wunderland die größte Modelleisenbahn in Europa. Erweiterungen im Dezember 2003 mit dem Thema USA und Juli 2005 mit Skandinavien folgten. Am 10. September 2015 setzten Gerrit und Frederik Braun das fehlende Gleisstück zwischen dem Abschnitt Schweiz und einem neuen Italien-Abschnitt. Damit erweiterten sie die Gleislänge von 13000 auf 15400 Meter. Dies wurde von einem Guinness-Richter festgehalten, der anschließend die Urkunde für den neu aufgestellten Weltrekord überreichte. Mit dem im August 2019 begonnenen Bauabschnitt Monaco / Provence sollen weitere 315 Meter hinzugefügt werden. Die Gesamtlänge von zur Zeit 16.138 Meter entspricht damit 1.367,21 Kilometer in Originalgröße, so dass dies nun auch die größte Modelleisenbahnanlage der Welt über alle Maßstäbe hinweg darstellt.
Derzeit (Stand: Dezember 2021) gibt es 16.138 Meter Gleise, 289.000 Figuren, 1.120 Züge, über 250 fahrende Autos, mehrere Schiffe im 30.000 Liter-Echtwasserbecken, den größten Miniatur-Flughafen der Welt. Insgesamt wurden 990.000 Arbeitsstunden und 37 Millionen Euro Baukosten investiert.
Anlage
Die Besucher gehen in einem langen Flur zwischen verschiedenen Räumen hin und her. Die Züge fahren an den Raumwänden und auf halbinselartigen Ausbuchtungen. Die Anlage besteht (Stand: September 2016) aus neun fertiggestellten Abschnitten von jeweils 60 bis 300 m² Modellfläche:
Die ersten drei Abschnitte wurden parallel erstellt. Sie zeigen Mittel- und Süddeutschland mit dem Harz, außerdem verfügt es über eine lange ICE-Hochgeschwindigkeitstrasse.
Die fiktive Stadt Knuffingen erhielt als Besonderheit ein Straßensystem mit fahrenden Autos.
Im Abschnitt Österreich ging es um die Umsetzung des Themas Alpen, unter anderem durch eine vielstöckige Wendel, von der aus Züge aus den übrigen Abschnitten die Flurseite über den Köpfen der Besucher wechseln.
Die nächste Ausbaustufe umfasst den Abschnitt mit dem Thema Hamburg, deutsche Küste.
Der USA-Abschnitt enthält unter anderem Las Vegas, Miami, etwas Wilden Westen, wieder ein System mit fahrenden Autos und einen Weltraumbahnhof.
Der Abschnitt Skandinavien setzt den Schwerpunkt mit einer echten Wasserfläche: In der 30.000 Liter großen „Nord-Ostsee“-Meereswanne sollen in Zukunft computergesteuerte Schiffe verkehren. Zurzeit wird noch manuell gesteuert. Auch Ebbe und Flut werden hier simuliert. Eine Miniatur-Storebeltbrücke überquert das „Meer“. Ein Bergwerksbetrieb erinnert an Kiruna.
Die über zwei Etagen reichenden Schweizer Alpen sind den Landschaften der Kantone Tessin, Graubünden und Wallis nachempfunden und wurden im November 2007 fertiggestellt. Durch einen Deckendurchbruch auf einer Gesamtfläche von 100 Quadratmeter erreichen die Berge fast sechs Meter Höhe. Die Besucher erreichen diese neue Ebene über Treppen, während die Züge in verdeckten Kehren und in einem Loklift die Höhenunterschiede überwinden.
Der Abschnitt „Knuffingen Airport“ wurde im Mai 2011 nach rund sechs Jahren Bau und Entwicklungszeit und 3,5 Millionen Euro Investitionen eröffnet. Zu sehen ist ein 150 Quadratmeter großer Flughafen mit einer weltweit einzigartigen Flughafensteuerung.
Ein kleiner Abschnitt bildet die Hamburger HafenCity mit der Elbphilharmonie nach. Im Mai 2012 wurde mit der Planung begonnen und im August desselben Jahres mit dem Bau. Insgesamt neun Quadratmeter standen zur Verfügung, auf dieser Fläche wurden zehn ausgewählte Häuser aufgebaut. Die Eröffnung war am 13. November 2013 und wurde direkt übertragen.
Im Jahr 2014 wurde ein Ausflug nach Italien gemacht, um viele Eindrücke des Landes zu sammeln. Diese wurden in den 9. Bauabschnitt Italien eingebracht. In diesem Abschnitt sind einige Sehenswürdigkeiten Roms sowie Landschaften wie die Toskana oder der lavaspeiende Vesuv zu sehen. Der Bauabschnitt wurde in einem extra angelegten Blog vorgestellt und im September 2016 eröffnet. Der 190 Quadratmeter große Abschnitt Bella Italia wurde nach vier Jahren Bauzeit mit 180.000 Arbeitsstunden und Kosten von rund vier Millionen Euro am 28. September 2016 eröffnet.
Im Februar 2018 wurde der Teilabschnitt Venedig mit nur neun Quadratmeter eröffnet. Mit rund 35.000 Arbeitsstunden ist es der – im Verhältnis zur Größe – aufwändigste Abschnitt.
Am 2. Dezember 2021 wurde auf der neuen 25-Meter-Brücke, die die beiden Speicher in 16 Metern Höhe miteinander verbindet, der Teilabschnitt „Welt von oben“ eröffnet. Die 25 Meter lange Brücke verbindet den alten Speicher, in dem sich der größte Teil der Ausstellungsfläche befindet, mit dem neuen Speicher. Diese wurde am 15. Juli 2020 eingebaut. Die „Draufsicht“ verschiedener Landschaften der Welt hat eine Modellfläche von 13,75 m² und kostete 100.000 Euro. Auf zwei Schienensträngen fahren nun Züge auf insgesamt 25 Metern Gleisen.
Am 2. Dezember 2021 wurde der Teilabschnitt Südamerika nach vier Jahren Bauzeit und 60.000 Arbeitsstunden eröffnet. Südamerika ist 46 Quadratmeter groß und die Baukosten belaufen sich auf über 1,5 Millionen Euro. Alleine in diesem Abschnitt gibt es 20.000 Figuren und 18.000 LED-Lämpchen. Große Teile des neuen Bauabschnitts wurden in Südamerika produziert und nach Hamburg verschifft. Südamerika ist der erste Teilabschnitt im „neuen“ Speicher.
Besonderheiten
Zu den Besonderheiten gehört ein simulierter Tagesablauf, bei dem sich alle 15 Minuten Dämmerung, Nacht und Tag wiederholen. Dazu gehört eine automatische Lichtsteuerung, die die über 400.000 Lampen zur Tageszeit passend schaltet.
Die 120 Quadratmeter große Fantasiestadt Knuffingen mit rund 6.000 Einwohnern ist mit über 100 beweglichen Modellautos ausgestattet, darunter auch zahlreiche Feuerwehrfahrzeuge, mit denen in Knuffingen im Schnitt alle 15 Minuten ein Feuerwehreinsatz simuliert wird. Die Verkehrssimulation wird durch ein modifiziertes Car-System ermöglicht, das auch in den Abschnitten USA, Skandinavien und Knuffingen Airport eingesetzt wird. Im Abschnitt Amerika ist sogar ein Interstate Highway mit einem dynamischen Verkehrsleitsystem ausgestattet, welches durch vier verschiedene Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzungen sowie Dauerlichtzeichen und eine variable Textanzeige den Verkehr regelt. Pkw sind nicht beweglich, weil die Wartung der Mechanik zu häufig nötig wäre und die Akkukapazität zu gering ist, sodass sehr viele Ladestation erforderlich wären.
Die Anlage gilt als detailreich, als Beispiele gelten eine sich verändernde Spielstandsanzeige im Volksparkstadion und eine magnetisch gesteuerte Kuh in einem Kuhfladen-Bingo-Spiel, ein verunglückter Käserad-Laster sowie ein Miniatur-Blinkenlights im Hamburg-Teil. Auch gibt es dort eine Jet-Tankstelle, die die realen aktuellen Benzinpreise ihres Vorbildes in der Hamburger Amsinckstraße anzeigt.
Im Volksparkstadion spielen an jedem simulierten Tag der HSV und der FC St. Pauli gegeneinander. Alle Spiele enden mit 4:3 für den HSV.
Durch rund 200 Taster können die Besucher Vorgänge auf der Anlage steuern. Diese sogenannten Knopfdruckaktionen sind für viele Besucher ein Highlight. Zum Beispiel startet ein Bergwerkszug, Windräder drehen sich, im Volksparkstadion fällt das nächste Tor, ein Space Shuttle startet, ein Hubschrauber hebt ab oder Pinocchios Nase beginnt zu wachsen. Ein Taster ermöglicht es dem Besucher sogar, die simulierte Produktion einer kleinen Tafel Schokolade in einer Fabrik zu beobachten und das reale Produkt selbst zu probieren.
Bei bestimmten Führungen ist auch ein Blick hinter die Kulissen möglich, wo sich auch detaillierte Figuren befinden, die vom normalen Publikumsbereich aus nicht eingesehen werden können.
Knuffingen Airport
Nach sechsjähriger Planungs- und Bauzeit ist am 4. Mai 2011 als besonderer Anlagen-Abschnitt der Modellflughafen „Knuffingen Airport“ für die Besucher offiziell in Betrieb genommen worden. Seine Gebäude ähneln dem Hamburger Flughafen. Wie im fiktiven Hauptort Knuffingen gibt es auch hier eine Simulation einer Feuerwehr mit großem Fuhrpark, unter anderem vier Flugfeldlöschfahrzeugen. Auf der 14 Meter langen Startbahn können Flugzeugmodelle auf einem unsichtbaren Schlitten maßstäblich realistisch beschleunigt werden und mittels zweier Führungsstangen auch scheinbar vom Boden abheben und in einer (Wolken-)Wand verschwinden. Durch die Führungsstangen ist je nach Startphase eine horizontale Neigung der Flugzeuge der Wirklichkeit angenähert möglich.
Anzutreffen sind hier die verschiedensten gängigen Verkehrsflugzeuge einschließlich Boeing 747 und Airbus A380, in den Lackierungen vieler Fluggesellschaften auf der ganzen Welt. Sogar Modelle der noch relativ neuen Flugzeuge Airbus A350 und Boeing 787 „Dreamliner“ starten und landen in Knuffingen. Außerdem gibt es eine Concorde in British-Airways-Lackierung, ein Space Shuttle, eine Biene und das aus Star Wars bekannte Raumschiff „Millennium Falcon“.
Die Bewegung der Flugzeuge am Boden ist mit Hilfe einer an das Car-System angelehnten Technik realisiert. Die Fahrzeuge im Flughafen erzählen eigene kleine Geschichten mit aufeinander abgestimmten auftanken, be- und entladen vor und nach der Landung beginnend von den Flugzeugparkpositionen.
Im Unterschied zu den anderen Landschaften ist die Eisenbahn am Flughafen kaum sichtbar. Nur unterirdisch gibt es einen Airport-Bahnhof, an dessen Bahnsteigen nicht nur S-Bahnen, sondern auch Fernverkehrszüge halten.
Nach Angaben der Betreiber stecken in den 150 Quadratmetern neben 150.000 Arbeitsstunden auch rund 3,5 Millionen Euro an Kosten. Die Fläche ist nicht nur mit vielen rollenden Flugzeugmodellen, sondern auch mit hunderten Autos, Fluggastbrücken, Parkhaus, Flughafenhotel, U-Bahn und Einzelfiguren ausgestattet.
Maßstabstreue
Einige der Wirklichkeit ganz oder teilweise nachempfundene Bauwerke entsprechen nicht dem der Anlage zugrunde liegenden Generalmaßstab der verwendeten Nenngröße H0 von 1:87, sondern sind teils deutlich verkleinert dargestellt. So misst die Start- und Landebahn des Verkehrsflughafens in der Länge etwa 14 Meter statt der maßstäblich angezeigten 30 bis 45 Meter sowie in der Breite deutlich weniger als die verhältnismäßigen 50 bis 70 cm. Die Nachbildungen des Heinrich-Hertz-Turms und der Michaeliskirche sind jeweils deutlich niedriger als die geforderten Höhen von 3,20 Meter beziehungsweise 1,50 m. Der Fußballplatz in der Hamburger Arena ist mit einer dem Maßstab 1:150 entsprechenden Länge von 70 cm ebenfalls kürzer als die der Spurweite entsprechenden 1,20 Meter und auch entsprechend schmaler. Die Anstiegswinkel der Deiche sind gegenüber der Wirklichkeit deutlich überspitzt, um eine geringere Breite zu erfordern. Das Schloss Neuschwanstein ist im Maßstab 1:120 gebaut. In dem neuen „Abschnitt Hafencity und Elbphilharmonie“ wurde ebenfalls ein anderer Maßstab verwendet. Die Gebäude sind alle auf einem Grundriss von 1:120, deshalb mussten sie gestaucht und einige Stockwerke sogar ganz weggelassen werden, damit die Figuren (welche auch dort im Maßstab 1:87 sind) in die Gebäude passen. Die Elbphilharmonie selbst wird im Maßstab 1:130 nochmals etwas kleiner. Wenn man sich Gebäude von unten nach oben ansieht, wirken sie viel größer als von oben herab betrachtet. Auch der „Zuckerhut“-Berg in Rio de Janeiro ist deutlich gestaucht.
Besucherzahlen
Am 5. Dezember 2012 kam der zehnmillionste Besucher in das Miniatur Wunderland, am 2. Dezember 2016 der fünfzehnmillionste.[33] Im Jahr 2019 verzeichnete das Miniatur Wunderland rund 1,4 Millionen Besucher, 35 % davon kamen aus dem Ausland. Nachdem die Ausstellung im Zuge der Coronavirus-Pandemie den größten Teil des Jahres 2020 für Besucher geschlossen oder nur mit geringer Auslastung geöffnet war, reduzierte sich die Gesamtzahl der Besucher im Jahr 2020 um rund 1 Million.
Auszeichnungen
2010 erhielten die Unternehmensgründer Frederik und Gerrit Braun sowie Stephan Hertz für ihr soziales Engagement das Verdienstkreuz am Bande des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. 2012 wurde das Miniatur Wunderland für den europäischen Museumspreis Luigi Michelleti Award in der Kategorie „bestes Technik- und Industriemuseum Europas“ nominiert, der in Augsburg verliehen wurde.
Weltrekorde
Im November 2013 zogen 200 Modellloks der Spurweite H0 eine Elektrolok der DB-Baureihe 101 (84 t) über 10 m weit.
Mit 15.715 m (Stand: August 2019) ist das Miniaturwunderland die größte Modelleisenbahnanlage weltweit. Zugleich ist „Knuffingen Airport“ der größte Modellflughafen weltweit.
Im April 2021 wurde im Miniaturwunderland das längste Medley klassischer Musik von einer Modellbahn gespielt. Dafür fuhr eine Rangierlok mit mehreren Schlagstangen an mit Wasser gefüllten Gläsern vorbei.
Präsenz in den Medien
Der 106-minütige Spiegel-TV-Dokumentarfilm Miniatur Wunderland – Hinter den Kulissen der größten digitalen Modelleisenbahn der Welt aus dem Jahr 2004 gibt Einblicke in die Planungen, den Aufbau und den Alltag des Miniatur Wunderlandes.
Mehrfach wurden die Hamburger nach Fertigstellung der verschiedenen Ausbaustufen von einem Reporterteam der Eisenbahn-Romantik vom SWR besucht. Auch ihnen wurde ein Blick hinter die Kulissen gewährt. Zahlreiche Fernsehsender, Zeitschriften und Zeitungen berichteten bereits über das Miniatur Wunderland.
Im Mai 2009 drehte der Rapper Samy Deluxe den Videoclip zu seinem gesellschaftskritischen Lied Stumm im Miniatur Wunderland. Innerhalb von nur einer Nacht wurden ungefähr 100 Sequenzen aufgenommen, in denen eine Miniaturfigur durch die Anlage „läuft“ (Stop-Motion).
Am 5. Dezember 2009 fand die Außenwette der Fernsehsendung Wetten, dass..? im Miniatur Wunderland statt.
Die Handlung mehrerer Folgen der Hamburger Krimiserie Großstadtrevier spielte im Miniatur Wunderland.
Unter lebhaftem Medieninteresse wurde 2013 nach einjähriger Bauzeit ein Modell der Elbphilharmonie noch vor der Fertigstellung des Originalbauwerks eröffnet. Das markante Wellen-Dach über dem Großen Konzertsaal kann per Knopfdruck entlang der Längsachse aufgeklappt werden, woraufhin ein bewegliches Miniatur-Orchester zu sehen ist.
Im Mai 2014 wurde in Kooperation mit dem Rapper Das Bo ein Musikvideo anlässlich der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2014 gedreht.
Im Jahr 2015 wurde gemeinsam mit der Sängerin Helene Fischer eine Aktion für Ein Herz für Kinder gestartet, bei der über 450.000 Euro (Stand 01/2016) gesammelt wurden. Die Aktion wurde unter anderem in der Ein Herz für Kinder Gala präsentiert.
Im Januar 2016 brachte das Miniatur Wunderland gemeinsam mit Google MiniView heraus – eine Miniaturversion von Google Street View. Die Aktion fand weltweit Anklang.
Ende April 2018 besuchte der Unterhaltungskünstler und Comiczeichner Otto Waalkes die neue „Knopfdruck“-Anlage seines Bühnenauftritts mit beweglichen Figuren, originalem Otto-Video auf einem Miniatur-Großbildschirm und hüpfenden Ottifanten im Publikum.
Seit 2020 gibt es außerdem eine Sendung bei DMAX über das Miniatur Wunderland namens „Die Modellbauer – Das Miniatur Wunderland“. Im Jahr 2021 lief die Sendung „Deutschlands beste Miniaturbauer“ auf Kabel 1, in der fünf Modellbauerteams gegeneinander antraten und neben 10000 Euro auch einen Platz in einer Sonderausstellung des Miniatur Wunderlands gewinnen konnten.
Einmal im Jahr gibt es die „Ich kann es mir nicht leisten“-Aktion. Wer während dieser Tage an der Kasse sagt, dass er sich den Eintritt nicht leisten kann, kann die Anlage ohne Nachfrage kostenlos besichtigen. Während dieser Aktion kann es zu längeren Wartezeiten kommen. Die Aktion wird nach Angaben der Gründer nicht finanziell spürbar von Trittbrettfahrern ausgenutzt, da die Gastronomieumsätze im selben Zeitraum unverändert sind.
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Bullfinches are striking birds that capture attention with the distinctive appearance of the males. The male sports a bright, pinkish-red breast and cheeks complemented by a grey back, black cap and tail, and a bright white rump that flashes in flight—a combination that not only makes them unmistakable but also inspired their name, reflecting their robust "bull-headed" look .
These birds are highly specialized in their feeding habits. Their short, stubby beak is perfectly adapted for extracting buds from trees, which form a major part of their diet. During the summer, their menu broadens slightly as they consume insects to help feed their young. In fact, bullfinches possess uniquely developed food sacs in the floor of their mouth, which allow them to carry more food back to the nest—a trait not common among other finches .
Historically, bullfinches have an intriguing relationship with humans. They were once considered a nuisance in fruit orchards because of their enthusiastic bud-eating, and in the 16th century, an Act of Parliament in England even prescribed a bounty for each culled bird, reflecting both the economic impact and the cultural perceptions of the time. Over the years, they have also been popular as cage birds, with some even capable of imitating certain bird calls, reminiscent of a bird flute .
Their breeding behavior is equally fascinating. Bullfinches form strong, lasting pair bonds, often remaining together through multiple breeding seasons, and are known to reuse their partnerships. The nest itself is a marvel of natural engineering, featuring a double construction—a sturdy, twiggy base that supports a well-insulated cup woven from fine grasses and dried roots. Typically, a pair can raise two broods per year, and in some cases even three, showcasing their commitment to the propagation of the species .
Geographically, their range spans from Ireland and northern Europe across Asia to Japan. Within Britain, the resident populations are largely sedentary, although northern birds may migrate during the winter months, adding a dynamic element to the local birdlife. Moreover, while the common bullfinch is widespread, there are several other species, including the rare Azores bullfinch, which is confined to São Miguel island with fewer than 120 pairs making it one of the world’s rarest in this group .
Took this one a few years ago at the Cosby Victory Show which is Britains largest WWII re-enactment. doe to commitments for the last few years I've not been able to make it but have always wanted to go back. Next week I'm going to put that right and will be going on saturrday. So be prepared for lots more soldiers and vehicles plus as an added bonus on sunday Im off to the first Scampton Airshow so there will be an aviation overload there too.
Ardea modesta
Taken in the last hour before sunset. I rarity for me due to family and work commitments. Hope that changes soon as i would really love to be able to shoot early mornings in the golden hour.
Dr. Clive Robbins, MT-BC, is a co-originator of Creative Music Therapy and has worked with developmentally and multiply disabled children for over fifty years. Throughout his sixteen years of teamwork, beginning in 1959, with Dr. Paul Nordoff, Dr. Robbins was continuously active in the practice, documentation, study, research, and demonstration of creative music therapy with children and adolescents and worked with children presenting a wide range of disabling conditions. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s he engaged in explorative clinical practice and research in a variety of settings in the United States, and in traveling and teaching extensively in treatment, training, and demonstration projects with children and adolescents in manylocations in Europe and Scandinavia.
From 1975 – 1981 he worked together with his wife Carol Robbins at the New York State School for the Deaf at Rome, New York and, in 1982, he relocated to Australia and established music therapy programs at Warrah Village, and Inala School, Sydney, Australia. During these years Clive Robbins was closely involved in establishing and developing treatment, training and research centers for the practice of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy in London (1974), Germany (1980), and Australia (1984). In 1989, with Carol Robbins, he established the Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy at New York University.
Through his clinical practice, teaching, supervision, lectures, workshops, writings, and media presentations with Paul Nordoff, 1959-74; Carol Robbins, 1975-96: and subsequently in collaboration with staff members of the Nordoff-Robbins Ceter for Music Therapy at New York University. Dr. Robbins has become internationally recognized for his teaching of clinical resources, his research into processes of music therapy, and for his commitment to higher standards of clinical practice, creativity and musicianship in music therapy. He continues to travel and teach internationally.
Clive Robbins holds honorary doctorates from Combs College of Music, Philadelphia; The University of Witten/Herdecke, Germany, and the State University of New York. With Paul Nordoff, he co-authored Music Therapy for Handicapped Children, 1965, St George Books; Therapy in Music for Handicapped Children, 1971-2005, Music Therapy in Special Education, 1971-2006, Creative Music Therapy, 1977-2007, all published by Barceona Publishers; and many books of musical activities for children, published by Theodore Presser. With Carol Robbins, he co-authored Music for the Hearing Impaired and Other Special Groups; Snow White: A Guide to Child Centered Music Theatre, Barcelona Publishers, and songs and musical plays for children. Together they also edited Healing Heritage: Paul Nordoff Exploring the Tonal Language of Music, 1998, Barcelona Publishers. With Michele Ritholz he edited Themes for Therapy 1999, and More Themes for Therapy 2003, Karl Fischer, New York. in 1997 he published What a Wonderful Song her Life Sang: An Anthology of Appreciation for Carol Robbins, and in 2005 he published A Journey into Creative Music Therapy, Barcelona Publishers.
After moving last week and having some work commitments I decided to take a short break away from Flickr and to have a re-charge, I will be back soon with some new pictures and to catch up with all my friends again. Many thanks. xxx.
The act of faith as I imperfectly understand and try to live it involves a commitment to bind myself to the deepest, most real source of all that is, and to speak words of longing and hope from that place of covenantal relationship. There is a greater mystery at play in the sum of people’s lives than what lay under the control or purview of scholarly discourse. The mystery of a love that knows no human boundaries is no less worthy of expression because it remains so widely and painfully unrealized....
....Hope sings, so beautiful, when we find the courage to remove our masks, shed our pretenses, and allow ourselves to love and be loved in communities of storytelling and song. Hope sings sideways, not from above to below but from person to person when we take the time to share our stories, traumas, disappointments, and dreams across the color line.
-Hope Sings, So Beautiful Graced Encounters across the Color Line, Christopher Pramuk