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Citybus continue to pour new buses onto Plymouth's street and the latest are the Green Flash E400s with the 'older' type being the preferred option over MMC spec.
Makes sense from maintenance and operations point of view, looks great in the livery and sound good too!
The light was much worse than it looks in this shot, the fact I was using 5000 iso to get a sharp-ish shot on the move says it all!
Continuing the Puffin theme, an attempt at the shot we seem to strive for, the incoming Puffin with a beak full of sand eels. Skomer 19.07.23
Continue on the MediaCity series, footbridge lit up blue. 2 shots combined with a luminosity mask to highlight the bridge
Continuing with the Christmas Commanders, another bus from the very same batch is CX06 BJZ, pictured somewhere within Liverpool city centre on 17.11.17, with a 78.
At this point the Panasonic compact camera was only a year and a half old, but it was also quite dark so although the photos look terrible it’s because of the conditions, not because the camera was that bad already. This came out decently considering it was taken at 1/50.
I didn’t take many because I was not keen to keep spotting buses in an ever-darkening Liverpool city centre... not because the light was poor but more because I felt like at any moment I was about to be the victim of crime. So I went and hid in WH Smith for an hour.
This photograph continues my social history project documenting both the mundane and the interesting in the City of Fremantle and surrounding areas through the medium of Waymarking [1].
The Basilica of St Patrick’s Fremantle was established around 1850, the third Catholic Community in Western Australia after St Mary’s Cathedral Parish Perth and the Benedictine community of New Norcia. Till 1894 the parish was served mainly by Diocesan Priests with the exception of the 1850s when it was served by a number of Benedictines who each came for a short time.
Since 1894 the parish has been entrusted to the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. It was their first foundation in Australia and they have now been responsible for its pastoral care for 102 years. - Source: fremantlestpatricks.org.au/
In respect to why it is a Basilica, Wikipedia and Fremantle Stuff are helpful here [2]. There are four major basilicas, all in Rome, and over 1600 minor basilicas elsewhere, of which this is one. It means that this parish is obliged to fulfil certain liturgical obligations, and: 'It should be sufficiently large and with an ample sanctuary. It should be renowned for history, relics or sacred images, and should be served by a sufficient number of priests and other ministers and by an adequate choir.'
It does not appear to be a heritage-listed building which is curious.
[1] www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMH3H3_Basilica_of_St_Patrick...
[2] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_basilica and fremantlestuff.info/churches/stpatricks.html
20020322DE Continuing in the series of the great and the good: Klaus W. who coined the unforgettable phrase: "Poor but sexy" to describe the city of which he was mayor Berlin-Rote Rathaus Germany #blackandwhite #210 #spd #mayor #bürgermeister #poorbutsexy #armabersexy #knownknowns&unknownknowns #art #realpeople #reallives #truestories #portraits #b&w #photography #instagram #street www.hughes-photography.eu www.flickr.com/photos/michael_hughes www.flickr.com/photos/michael_hughes www.hughes.berlin
Continuing bird found by Tito Gonzalez along Corte Del Abeto in Carlsbad, CA. This was an overdue county bird, though I had never chased one so it wasn't a nemesis or anything. Got to spend about 30 minutes observing it which was pretty nice since it's a species I haven't seen all too often.
Continuing my Southern Arizona Adventure 2024 with a stop in Tubac, AZ. This is stage 3 of 9. This is a place I plan on revisiting.
I toured the Presidio of Tubac and the Museum. As I turned a corner in the Museum, I was pleasantly surprised to see this Tallit (Jewish Prayer Shawl). This is a very nice and ornate example. Jews played important roles in the development of the State of Arizona.
ChatGPT says:
Tubac, Arizona, is a charming town rich in history and culture. Founded in the 18th century, it began as a Spanish presidio and later became a hub for artists and artisans. Today, Tubac is known for its vibrant arts scene, featuring galleries, studios, and shops showcasing local artwork and crafts.
The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park offers a glimpse into the area's past, with preserved ruins and exhibits that highlight its significance in Arizona's history. Visitors can explore the beautiful desert landscape, enjoy outdoor activities, and participate in various festivals and events throughout the year.
The town's blend of history, art, and natural beauty makes it a unique destination for those looking to experience the spirit of the Southwest. Whether you're interested in exploring its historical sites or indulging in the local arts, Tubac offers something for everyone.
Haiku thoughts:
Old adobe walls stand,
Artists' dreams in sunlight bloom,
Tubac's heart beats on.
Southern Arizona Adventure 2024
It's been a gloomy, grey day today, so I've decided to return to the magic of the starlings in Brighton. Oh, what a day that was.
The rock continued on like a never ending stream rounding bend after bend. I would look up occasionally to the mountains around us and off in the distance and realise how far we have yet to go; in my mind thinking that our end goal, The Nuns Veil, would be looking down over all those ranges that now tower over us.
It was a sobering though, but for the most part my time was consumed focusing on each step and making sure I'm heading in the most direct and efficient path through the rock maze.
The three of us wandered between the rocks at times all in a line snaking up the stream and at other times we would split, each of us thinking we had found the most efficient path through the rock ahead only to find that we would all converge almost every time at the same spot. Never the less we continued on in this fashion.
It was a constant decision making process and nothing like following a well trodden path where the mind is able to wander off to far away places. Here it was a constant considering of whether to take the more direct rougher path of the less direct smoother path. Not one of life's bigger decisions but in a marathon mind game it all counts.
With an awestruck crew aboard, a 3 phaser from TKD rolls down the Odela gradient at around 120kmph as it continues its non stop run to Balharshah from Kazipet leading the Capital bound Rajdhani express from Bangalore city.
De Bijenkorf (literally, "the beehive"[1]) is a chain of high-end department stores in the Netherlands It was founded by Simon Philip Goudsmit (1845–1889).starting as a small haberdashery shop at 132 Nieuwendijk, one of Amsterdam's oldest streets. Initially limited to yarn and ribbons and employing a staff of four, the stock expanded gradually. After the death of Goudsmit in 1889, Goudsmit's widow expanded the business with the help of a cousin, Arthur Isaac, and her son Alfred, eventually purchasing adjacent buildings. In 1909, these connecting shops were replaced by a new building.
This is the view from inside one end of the viaduct to the other. I have long meant to go there to take this view and as we were visiting Borde Hill garden, which is less than a mile away, today I took the opportunity
Information:
"The viaduct is 96 feet (29 m) high and is carried on 37 semi-circular arches, each of 30 feet (9.1 m), surmounted by balustrades, spanning a total length of 1,480 feet (450 m). Each pier contains a Jack arch with a semi-circular soffit to reduce the number of bricks required. At each end of the abutment is an ornamental square open tower, the brickwork of which is faced with stone from Heddon Quarries near Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The viaduct was designed by engineer for the line John Urpeth Rastrick in association with the architect of the London to Brighton railway, David Mocatta. It has been described as "probably the most elegant viaduct in Britain."
Work to build the ornate viaduct began shortly after an Act of Parliament was passed in July 1837 giving the London & Brighton Railway company assent to construct the line to the south coast. More than 11 million bricks were shipped across the English Channel from the Netherlands to Newhaven and Lewes. Caen stone was also brought from Normandy in France. Building materials were transported to the construction site on barges up the Ouse River Navigation.
The Brighton main line was opened in two sections because completion was delayed by the need to construct some major earthworks. The viaduct was officially opened when the section between Norwood Junction - Haywards Heath was opened on 12 July 1841. Initially there was only one track in operation. The second line along with the viaduct's ornate stone parapets and pavilions were not completed until the following year.
By 1846, the viaduct had become part of the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway. In 1923 it became part of the Southern Railway network until nationalisation of the Big Four (British railway companies) in 1948.
Despite the structure's fine design, materials and architectural features, the viaduct has had an expensive and problematic history.
First, in the 1890s major repairs were made to the brickwork because engineers of the late Victorian era were concerned that the original lime mortar used in the viaduct's construction was inadequate. It was decided that this should be replaced with cement mortar. However, replacement facing brickwork and substandard mortar eventually caused its own failures prompting more expensive repairs. Second, as the parapets and pavilions were made from Caen stone, a high-quality limestone, they have been subject to heavy weathering. By 1956, the damage was extensive but the cost of refurbishment work was deemed too much by British Railways, the UK's nationalised rail operator.
Although by May 1983, the viaduct had been made a Grade II* listed building, its eight pavilions were in such a poor condition that some of their roofs had fallen in and internal props were required to stop them collapsing further. English Heritage refused British Rails' request to demolish the buildings. The fabric of the structure continued to deteriorate over the next decade. Stonework had begun to fall away from the balustrades and parapets.
Starting in 1996 - with grants from West Sussex County Council, Railway Heritage Trust and English Heritage - the viaduct underwent a £6.5 million renovation over seen by Railtrack. Harder wearing limestone was imported from Bordeaux to ensure the closest match with the existing Caen stone in the balustrades and pavilions. Some of the piers had to be reconstructed because of failures in the Victorian brickwork. The new bricks were handmade in a variety of sizes to suit the existing brickwork and set in a sand, cement and lime mortar. Throughout the work, one line always remained open while restoration was carried out on the other side of the viaduct. The project, which was took more than three years, was completed in September 1999."
Source: Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouse_Valley_Viaduct
A year earlier the conversion was just beginning. --- --- --- www.flickr.com/photos/136891509@N07/51102787314/in/album-... --- --- --- www.hotelaicavalieri.com/
Continuing my look back at some Alder Valley bus depot visits from the 1980s and early 1990s.
Here we see the Newbury depot in November 1987.
Continuing the series of neo 90s space factions.
The Spyrius robot has no modifications because to me it's one of the absolute best minifigs Lego ever produced (my other favourites - Merlin/Majisto, Wolfpack, the original 80s Peasant, the original 80s Blacksmith, Red and White Classic Space, and Ice Planet 2002 figures).
Continuing my Southern Arizona Adventure 2024 with a stop in Tubac, AZ. This is stage 3 of 9. This is a place I plan on revisiting.
This is a Hudson Hornet displayed outside the Old Presidio Traders store on Tubac Road.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_Hornet
The Hudson Hornet is a full-size car manufactured by Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan from 1951 until 1954, when Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson merged to form American Motors Corporation (AMC). Hudson automobiles continued to be marketed under the Hudson brand name through the 1957 model year.
The first-generation Hudson Hornets featured a functional "step-down" design with dropped floor pan and a chassis with a lower center of gravity than contemporary vehicles that helped the car handle well — an advantage for racing.[1] The Hornet's lower and sleeker look was accentuated by streamlined styling, sometimes called "ponton" styling.
Hudson was the first automobile manufacturer to get involved in stock car racing.[12] The Hornet "dominated stock car racing in the early-1950s, when stock car racers actually raced stock cars."[7]
ChatGPT says:
Tubac, Arizona, is a charming town rich in history and culture. Founded in the 18th century, it began as a Spanish presidio and later became a hub for artists and artisans. Today, Tubac is known for its vibrant arts scene, featuring galleries, studios, and shops showcasing local artwork and crafts.
The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park offers a glimpse into the area's past, with preserved ruins and exhibits that highlight its significance in Arizona's history. Visitors can explore the beautiful desert landscape, enjoy outdoor activities, and participate in various festivals and events throughout the year.
The town's blend of history, art, and natural beauty makes it a unique destination for those looking to experience the spirit of the Southwest. Whether you're interested in exploring its historical sites or indulging in the local arts, Tubac offers something for everyone.
Haiku thoughts:
Old adobe walls stand,
Artists' dreams in sunlight bloom,
Tubac's heart beats on.
Southern Arizona Adventure 2024,
Continuing with posting photos from my archives. Not sure when I will get out for a drive, given that our winter weather continues. November 23 2024: lots of snow and it looked like almost 10-12 inches of snow on top of my back fence. Can't complain, though, as mild, fall weather lasted well into November, which was wonderful. So thankful that I managed to get out for groceries a few days ago, so now I can hibernate for a little while.
28 November 2024: got up early, thinking of driving south to the Saskatoon Farm. However, change of plans, as our weather yesterday morning was -17°C (feels like -23°C), with freezing fog. More freezing fog today (29 November 2024), too. Another good day to stay home! Next week is forecast to be 'warmer'.
I will be adding the description that I wrote under a different, previously posted image taken on the same day.
"This photo was taken on 8 September 2015. In the morning, I joined a group of friends for a three-hour stroll at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. 38 bird species were seen, though I didn't manage to see any of the tiny, fast-moving Warblers. It was good to see 28 Wood Ducks, but they were far, far away, in an area that is still closed due to devastating flood damage. The Sanctuary had been closed for about two years for this reason and only very recently re-opened just a part of the area.
The Calgary Zoo is very close to the Sanctuary, so after our morning walk, I decided to call in at the Zoo. I hadn't been for about a year and I really missed going there. Of course, many of the garden flowers were past their prime, but I did find a few that were fit to photograph. I love photographing the Water Lilies. They always seem to glow, as if they had a light inside.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nymphaeaceae
I knew I wouldn't be able to walk far, having already been walking all morning, but I really wanted to get to the ENMAX Conservatory to see what was going on. I had been longing all summer to see the tropical butterflies and plants. The butterfly season is coming to an end for these tropical beauties, but there were still plenty of them to be seen. Also, this month, the parking lot that I use will close for the winter and I don't like the drive back home from the north parking area, using Deerfoot Trail, so tend not to go to the Zoo all winter.
There was so much activity going on at the Zoo two days ago. People everywhere, carrying large animals wrapped in white, protective coverings, preparing for the upcoming ILLUMINASIA, Lantern & Garden Festival. Each animal is an individual lantern and there are so many of them. I noticed that several of the real animals in their enclosures were watching all the unaccustomed activity, which made me smile.
A good day, despite the overcast sky, and plenty of photo opportunities. Recently, I have been finding far fewer things to photograph, with fall on its way, so a day like this was more than welcome."
I continue to experiment with isolation of images against a black background. In this case, I used the Magic Extractor tool in Photoshop Elements and then added a solid black fill layer. I like the image viewed relatively small. When I view larger, I can see areas on the edges where the black bleeds in.
Awful quality, but couldn't bring myself to delete it : ) This Snowy Owl, seen way off down the road, decided to take off just when I clicked. I like my owls to be sitting still - I know most people want in-flight shots of birds, especially owls. Taken at Focal Length (35mm format) - 1200 mm, and then cropped. I love those mighty wings.
Yesterday, 14 January 2017, I drove to Fish Creek Park to meet with others to go east of the city, looking for birds. Everywhere looked so pretty down by the river when I arrived, with everything covered in frost and a thick layer of mist rising from the water.
I think there were about 8 cars in convoy, as we headed eastward, out of the city. For much of the day, birding was extremely slow, especially as we were not seeing any owls : ) As the day wore on, several cars returned to the city.
The first owl to be seen was a Great Horned Owl, perched in a row of trees alongside the road. It was so well hidden by a tangle of thin twigs and branches, making it impossible to photograph, but still a treat to see.
Eventually, we saw our first Snowy Owl at 2:30 pm, perched on a very distant fence post. A second Snowy was seen 15 to 20 minutes later, again very, very distant. Then, shortly before the trip ended, the friends in the car in which I was travelling, decided to go back to a certain area to see if we could see any Short-eared Owls. On the way there, we spotted another Snowy Owl (seen in this photo), on a power pole way, way down the road. Managed to get a quick couple of very distant shots before it flew off to hunt. I had found no Snowy Owls or Short-eared Owls the previous afternoon, when I had gone there on my own. This time, we spotted two Short-eared Owls, perched far, far away along a fence line. Useless for photos, though.
Thanks so much for driving the whole day, Carolyn - greatly appreciated by all of us! So glad you wanted to stay a bit longer than the actual trip, as we had a few lucky sightings, even if they were all very distant. A beautiful, sunny day to be out, too, and thankfully the deep-freeze had just ended.
Thanks so much, Terry, for organizing this trip! It always makes for a very enjoyable day out. Nice to see a few other birds, too, including Horned Larks and Snow Buntings.
Continuing on my journey around the North Island of New Zealand, I spent a very exciting day touring around the Hobbiton Movie Set.
Continuing on with the agriculture theme, this was one of the last shots I took before the sun set and the light was gone. It's amazing just how dark and quiet everything gets in rural farm country when the sun is gone for the day! At the beginning of the tour I was able the climb up to the top of the silo in this photo and take a few shots from 60' up. This farm has been in the family for several generations and is very precious to them, I hope my photos represent it well...
I used a couple different techniques to achieve the final look. I created additional exposures through the RAW editor in CS5 then used Topaz DeNoise on each exposure followed by adding back some sharpening. The exposures were put in the Photomatix blender and I used the resulting image as my base. Addition single exposures were run through NIK software's HDR Efex 2 then portions were blended/masked into the base image as necessary. Lots of filtering from NIK's Color Efex 3 & 4 were brushed in (especially the polarizer, glamor glow and tonal contrast filters) to add and subtract light and detail where needed. After a couple hours of tinkering I had had enough and this was the result!
Some time ago I realized that is no longer necessary to keep pretending. Gone are the days in which I was falling into the trap of trying pleasing everyone, now I can shout it from the rooftops, I'm not willing to play a different role than myself!...
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Aucun trucage. Ni photographique, ni informatique.
Le verre se trouve sur une planche "à roulettes", inclinée et bloquée.
Quand le blocage est retiré, la planche commence sa descente, et les photos sont déclenchées en rafale, avec flash en rafale lui aussi.
Quand la planche arrive à la butée, le liquide continue sa course, ce qui donne cette photo...
No tricks. Neither photographic nor computerized.
The glass is on a “rolling” board, tilted and blocked.
When the block is removed, the board begins its descent, and photos are taken in bursts, with the flash also in bursts.
When the board reaches the stop, the liquid continues its course, resulting in this photo...
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Love and Happiness is only nurtured through Care and Support... wish you and your loved ones a joyous prosperous new year.
Extreme Winter continues: photos from different parts of my country that I think epitomize winter. This morning's offering is from New Year's Day 2008, when I was visiting friends in rural Quebec after my mom died a couple of weeks earlier. I flew to Montreal, rented a car, did what had to be done, then went to hang out with people I'd known for many years. Decades.
The night before I left, it snowed. Heavily. Irenée had to work in the morning. Their driveway is a hundred yards long, and he made it passable. Then another ton of snow fell overnight, and we had to use shovels in the morning to dig ourselves out. The backroad drive to the nearest highway was an adventure in my rented Toyota Yaris, but I managed to stay out of the ditches.
At the time I was living on the west coast, where sometimes ice freezes in puddles and some winters there is snow. This was reminiscent of my childhood in Quebec, and I didn't mind it at all. When you live in a place like this, you just deal with it.
For this photo, I somehow focused through the falling snow and popped a flash. I was using one of the worst lenses Nikon ever made, the long forgotten 18-135mm for DX bodies. It is so totally forgotten that Photoshop doesn't even have it listed, so I can't make automated lens corrections during processing. Nice focal range; mediocre performance and image quality. Eventually I lost it when it rolled into a tide pool: I retrieved it but the salt water ensured it would never work again. What a relief!
Photographed near Danville, in the Eastern Townships of Quebec (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2008 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
The building work continues down at the front. It seems to have been going on for years. After a very foggy start to the day, the light breaks through.
'The great adventures of naughty little Josephine'....
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My walk in Old Town continues. It is one of the most attractive tourist locations in Stockholm, so there are cafés and restaurants everywhere.
Part I – Part II – Part III – Part IV – Part V – Part VI – Part VII – Part VIII – Part IX
Part X – Part XI – Part XII – Part XIII – Part XIV – Part XV – Part XVI – Part XVII – Part XVIII
From left to right:
1130 (HF58 KCJ) a Scania N230UD OmniCity new to Bluestar
1519 (HW62 CCD) an ADL Enviro400 new in Vectis Blue Livery
1518 (HW62 CAO) an ADL Enviro400 new in Vectis Blue Livery
Starting from these words of wisdom:
"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other."
-Mother Teresa-
You don't have to travel to some remote mountain retreat in order to experience peace. You don't have to convince all the other people in your life to be peaceful in order to experience peace. You don't need to resolve every conflict before you can experience a deep and abiding sense of peace. You don't have to solve every problem in your life before you can enjoy being at peace.
To experience peace is very simple and always available to you. To experience peace, gently let go of all else and allow peace to fill your awareness. Peace is always there, ready for you whenever you choose to let it be a part of your life. Choose often to fill your moments with peace and the positive power will resonate throughout your whole life.
Peace requires no special preparations or conditions. Peace asks only that you allow yourself to fully know and experience it. The more you experience peace, the more you'll want to express and to spread it in all that you do.
Let peace continue to fill you, and it will soon overflow into the world in which you live.
Taken: Morning over the valley of Kaghan, Pakistan