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Here is Johnny's Silent cop NOT Copper!
A silent cop, also referred to as a "sleeping policeman" or a "traffic dome", is a traffic management device formerly widely used in Australia. It consisted of a metal or concrete dome, about 400 mm (16 in) wide and about 125 mm (5 in) tall, embedded in the road surface. They were usually painted yellow and often decorated with retro-reflective glass beads or "cats eyes". The name has its origins from the Northern Beaches area of Sydney and was derived from the early days of motoring when policemen would be deployed at busy street corners to direct traffic, before traffic signals became widespread.
Silent cops were placed in the middle of street intersections at cross roads, and turning drivers were expected to drive around one, keeping it to the right of the vehicle when turning right or left. They were also placed in the centre of the terminating street at T-intersections to force drivers turning in or out of the street to be on the correct side of the road rather than cut the corner.
The use of "silent cops" has been phased out in Australia, due to changes in the recommended method of performing turns (the introduction of the diamond turn at signalised intersections), and the hazard they posed to motorcyclists and pedestrians.
Another place I haven't been too for a while, no dramatic sky, no fabulous sunrise/sunset, just a rare ray of sunshine breaking through the grey.
Not a real castle, it was originally built as a summerhouse and point of interest by the Wilbraham family at Rode Hall.
Looking directly east this morning out of my study window, grabbed the camera and had a moment to myself.
Another evening of night photography at Copped Hall and blessed again with superb weather. Here the constellation of Orion lines up with the entrance to our southern garden.
messing up the chronology a bit, but here's one from today of these beautiful dragons. Inspired by some shots on Flickr I decided to head east to Essex after some of the Canvey Island babies, and was not disappointed, with dozens obligingly along various ditches, including a couple of pairs that were 'in cop'. Move over mixta's - the new kids on the block hit them for six, in my opinion.
King Kong Cop: You can't take a picture. Its not allowed. This is private property.
Steve: What do you mean? I'm just shooting the Empire State Building with the cool storm clouds.
Steve: {points to the sky for effect}
King Kong Cop: You have to stop...
Steve: {Glances at the image view screen and sees this image...which causes a sudden reversal in tactics}
Steve: Gee Officer I had no idea.
King Kong Cop: Don't you see the orange barrier??? {looked at me like i was stupid}
Steve: I'm so sorry Officer - I'm leaving.
Luckily for this shot a lot of my work is done on the ground with a small tripod and the NYPD Officer was trying to block the view :) This was on a public sidewalk near the entrance to the Queens/Midtown Tunnel (above & behind) and the only Orange barriers were for the cars since the sidewalk was wide open. I will post the unfinished product of what I was trying to do in a few days - interesting effect on the tone mapping with King Kong Cop in the way.
Just saw this on the AP Wire (I guess thats 7k more locations we can't shoot):
WASHINGTON — The federal government will tell 7,000 businesses next week that they are considered high risk-terrorist targets because they house large amounts of chemicals.
The sites — which range from major chemical plants to universities, food processing centers and hospitals — will need to complete a vulnerability assessment so the government can decide how to regulate their security measures in the future.
U.S. intelligence officials say terrorist organizations, including Al Qaeda, favor chemical attack methods because of the severe consequences they can inflict.
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