Well, Steve Turner, Glacier, Jeeves and I made it. Sadly, Famous Amos didn't live long enough to make this final stretch of our journey. All 48 bags were consumed prior to entering the Subway. We were joined in Zion by Kevin McNeal and Adrian Klein, my photography mentors, for the final push. I'm posting this image first because this place was the inspiration for this trip. It's going to be a long, slow crawl back into all your photostreams, and I am looking forward to catching up with my Flickr buddies over the next few weeks, but I'm headed out again to the coast in the morning for a little family time with the Turner's... don't tell anyone we are going to try to go shooting again :) I debated how to talk about the trip; one huge write up now, or sections as I go. My memory is short and feeble, so I'll mix the two. Overall comments now, and details as more images come along over the coming weeks. You CERTAINLY don't have to read through these if you aren't interested; it just provides a journal for me to remember this whole experience by.

First of all, let me tell you that Steve Turner is one of the coolest cats the world has ever known. I've never taken a photo trip before, so I didn't really know what to expect. 8 days on the road with the guy, and I can't think of one single second when I wasn't having a good time. I only met Steve about 5 months ago, but it feels like I've known him at least 6. :) Day 1, first light, and Steve came to pick me up in Jeeves, his Land Rover. Trouble was, there was something in the passenger seat already. Turns out to be a stuffed goat, or sheep, or big-horned something (everything looks like a cow to me) with instructions taped to his butt for his care. I wouldn't exactly say that those instructions were followed to a T, but he DID get In-and-Out Burger a few times.... and I'm SURE he ate some of our cookies, because they went fast. A couple of interesting facts about Steve. He's not really good at merging. All you folks that insisted that Steve drive (Megan!) should know that Steve has an uncanny knack for perfectly matching the speed of the truck that is right next to us when the lane ends. The highlight of my trip though was the morning we were out shooting and I was summoned to help Steve figure out what had gone wrong with his camera. The images were all coming out dark regardless of the shutter speed. I walked over and readied myself for finding some discreet menu function that had been unwittingly changed. Removing the lenscap for him helped immeasurably. More on the roadtrip during future postings.

Let me just say that it was great having Kevin and Adrian along on this hike. It's not the easiest place to get to, and it was awesome having some extra company on what turned out to be an epic day from sunrise to sunset. The experience is not devoid of frustration, however. We encountered quite a few photographers out and about, and when we would happen upon them and names were exchanged, the common reaction from those folks to discovering who we were was: Eyes light up. Tell Kevin and Adrian that they are famous and they've been admiring their work for a long time. Look at me excitedly and ask for name. Give name. Blank stare in return. Say "Anyway", and go back to asking Kevin and Adrian questions and shower them with praise. I actually began introducing myself as "I'm Nobody", which didn't seem to phase anyone in the least.

Anyway, there is nothing unique about this shot of the Subway. That thing has been photographed to death, but I LOVED being there and getting to see it for myself. What a trip. Oh, PS? That IS ice hanging on the wall in the tube. True story.

Special thanks to Justin Reznick and Dene' Miles (Seattle Miles) for all the GREAT help and advice. You were toasted early and often.

I guess I'm not supposed to put my website address here, so it's in My Profile if anyone cares.

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This one of Norway's most impressive glaciers is the culmination of a scenic route that includes driving along Lake Lovatnet and hiking through dense forest.

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Kjenndalen Glacier, Vestland, Western Norway

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See my new photos in the "My Travels" album:

Bieszczady are beautiful, isn't it? :)

Another view from the trail to Bukowe Berdo in Bieszczady mountains :)

The Bukowe Berdo (Beech Berdo) is a mountain range, constituting an elongated range crowned with a mountain pasture with three culminations: Szołtynia (1201 m above sea level), Połonina Dzwiniacka (1238 m above sea level), and the last Beech Berdo (1311 m above sea level). It is characterized by a large presence of sandstone rocks. The peak parties are occupied by the mountain pastures. From above, especially from the highest peak, there is a wide view of the north and east, mainly to the Ukrainian areas. The dorsal parts below Połonina Dźwiniacka are overgrown with a shrubby rowan form, which is particularly effective in the autumn when its fruits ripen red. Occurs here, among others a few very rare species: eastern Carpathian peas, Broadleaf, Sedge sedge, Rock sedge, Matrix blight.

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Ładnie jest w Bieszczadach, nieprawdaż? :)

Kolejne widoki z bieszczadzkiego szlaku na Bukowe Berdo :)

Bukowe Berdo – masyw górski w polskich Bieszczadach w postaci podłużnego pasma o trzech kulminacjach: 1201 (Szołtynia), 1238 (Połonina Dźwiniacka) oraz 1311 m (Bukowe Berdo). Charakteryzuje się liczną obecnością piaskowcowych skałek. Szczytowe partie zajmuje połonina. Z góry, szczególnie z najwyższego wierzchołka, rozciąga się rozległy widok na północ i wschód, głównie na tereny ukraińskie. Partie grzbietowe poniżej Połoniny Dźwiniackiej masowo porasta krzewiasta forma jarzębiny, co szczególnie efektownie wygląda jesienią, gdy dojrzeją na czerwono jej owoce. Występuje tutaj m.in. kilka bardzo rzadkich gatunków roślin: groszek wschodniokarpacki, dzwonek szerokolistny, turzyca dacka, turzyca skalna, zaraza macierzankowa.

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

Oh, the whimsy of the Garden Hideaway as the sunlight waltzes its last dance upon the concrete and tile! Behold, a mac and cheese extravaganza is underway, with an array of herbs playfully arranged within arms' reach. Perched atop a shelf resembling a contented cow, this delightful herb haven holds cherished memories of macaroni moments.

As the shadows grow longer, it's time to "mooo"ve into the courtyard, embracing the culmination of today's culinary escapade. Amidst the aromatic dance of cheese mixed with herbs, the Garden Hideaway transforms into a whimsical wonderland where mac and cheese dreams come to life. In this delightful atmosphere, every meal becomes a joyous celebration, and every bite carries the essence of cherished memories. Bon appétit!

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Credits

∘ Dead Unicorn

Dead Unicorn - Garden Hideaway

Dead Unicorn - Spice Grinder Set (Discontinued)

∘ Dust Bunny

dust bunny . mac & cheese vibes (various items)

dust bunny . shirley kitchen (various items)

dust bunny . kitchen clutter . cutting boards

dust bunny . kitchen clutter . potted herbs - basil, parsley, rosemary

dust bunny . kitchen clutter . paper towels

dust bunny . kitchen clutter . canisters . white

∘ Spruce

.spruce. happy clocks {sage}

.spruce. book collection {cookbook series 3}

.spruce. kitchen print {good food}

.spruce. grandma's recipe tin {shrooms 2}

.spruce. vanlager sconce {copper}

.spruce. field guide posters {fruit & vegetables}

.spruce. let's get cozy candle {gift}

∘ Your Dreams

{YD} Derry Kitchen - Dish rack

{YD} Derry Kitchen - Plant Jars

{YD} Steamin' Mugs - Coffee Bar - bread holder

∘ Vespertine

{vespertine} - chia pets. / hedgehog

{vespertine} - vintage enamel hanging fruit baskets.

{vespertine} - barn utensil jar

{vespertine} - potted hyacinth centerpiece / tricolor

{vespertine} - house succulent terrarium.

{vespertine} - woodland cup hanger. (deconstructed)

∘ InsurreKtion

[IK] Grandma Kitchen Deco Set 2 - Spice Rack

[IK] Grandma Kitchen Deco Set 2 - Baking Molds

∘ Nutmeg

Nutmeg. Handmade Shelf w/Bag

Nutmeg. Casserole White

∘ Misc.

Pitaya - DIY kitchen Countertop

BROKEN ARROWS - Farm Kitchen II - Cow Shelf (White)

-Tres Blah- Kitchen Basics - Shelf (Green)

FINCA - Moka Coffee Set White

:: Kitchen AMO :: Kitchen Sponge

On a tranquil morning in Puerto Nariño, Colombia, I captured the elusive beauty of the White-eared Jacamar (Galbalcyrhynchus leucotis). This photograph is a culmination of the natural synchrony between light and shadow, a moment where the sun’s rays illuminated the jacamar's chestnut plumage against the backdrop of the Amazon’s rich foliage. It's these conditions that create a vivid tableau, highlighting the intricate details of the bird’s feathers and the subtleties of its habitat. The challenge was to encapsulate the jacamar’s stillness amidst the dynamic life of the jungle, requiring a balance between anticipation and the spontaneous nature of wildlife photography.

To my fellow photographers on Flickr, this image showcases the power of ambient light and composition in revealing the story of a subject. The jacamar, with its intense gaze and strikingly colored bill, stands as a vibrant sentinel in the frame. It’s a dance of patience and respect, allowing the scene to unfold naturally, with a keen eye for that decisive moment that feels both serendipitous and inevitable. This is where the art of photography lies—not just in the technical mastery, but in the ability to convey the spirit of a place and its inhabitants.

©2023 Adam Rainoff

View from the trail to Bukowe Berdo on Bieszczady mountains :)

The Bukowe Berdo (Beech Berdo) is a mountain range, constituting an elongated range crowned with a mountain pasture with three culminations: Szołtynia (1201 m above sea level), Połonina Dzwiniacka (1238 m above sea level), and the last Beech Berdo (1311 m above sea level). It is characterized by a large presence of sandstone rocks. The peak parties are occupied by the mountain pastures. From above, especially from the highest peak, there is a wide view of the north and east, mainly to the Ukrainian areas. The dorsal parts below Połonina Dźwiniacka are overgrown with a shrubby rowan form, which is particularly effective in the autumn when its fruits ripen red. Occurs here, among others a few very rare species: eastern Carpathian peas, Broadleaf, Sedge sedge, Rock sedge, Matrix blight.

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Widoki ze szlaku na Bukowe Berdo w Bieszczadach:)

Bukowe Berdo – masyw górski w polskich Bieszczadach w postaci podłużnego pasma o trzech kulminacjach: 1201 (Szołtynia), 1238 (Połonina Dźwiniacka) oraz 1311 m (Bukowe Berdo). Charakteryzuje się liczną obecnością piaskowcowych skałek. Szczytowe partie zajmuje połonina. Z góry, szczególnie z najwyższego wierzchołka, rozciąga się rozległy widok na północ i wschód, głównie na tereny ukraińskie. Partie grzbietowe poniżej Połoniny Dźwiniackiej masowo porasta krzewiasta forma jarzębiny, co szczególnie efektownie wygląda jesienią, gdy dojrzeją na czerwono jej owoce. Występuje tutaj m.in. kilka bardzo rzadkich gatunków roślin: groszek wschodniokarpacki, dzwonek szerokolistny, turzyca dacka, turzyca skalna, zaraza macierzankowa.

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

At Pashley you will discover 11 acres of beautiful borders and vistas – the culmination of a lifetime of passion for gardening, an appetite for beauty and an admiration of the tradition of the English Country garden. These award winning gardens, on the border of Sussex and Kent, are family owned and maintained – visitors often express delight at the attention to detail displayed throughout and the intimate, peaceful atmosphere.

All the ingredients of the English Country Garden are present – sweeping herbaceous borders, ha-ha, well maintained lawns, box hedges, espaliered rose walk, historic walled garden, inspiring kitchen garden, venerable trees and the Grade I listed house as a backdrop. The gardens are a haven for wildlife – bees, butterflies and small birds as well as moor hens, ducks and a black swan. Then, of course, the plants! Borders overflowing with perennials and annuals – the look changing through the seasons, but always abundantly filled, and each garden ‘room’ planted in a different colour theme.

Pashley is also renowned for fantastic displays of tulips, roses and dahlias. Our annual Tulip Festival features 35,000 tulips. During Special Rose Week over a hundred varieties of rose swathe the walls, climb obelisks and bloom in flower beds. Then in late summer our Dahlia Days event transforms the gardens once more with bountiful, brightly coloured dahlias in every border and pot.

Add to all this a Café and Terrace with excellent garden views, serving delicious homemade lunches, scones and cakes; Sculpture and Art Exhibitions; a Gift Shop with Plant Sales; and a friendly, knowledgeable team waiting to welcome you, and the recipe for a wonderful day out is complete.

www.pashleymanorgardens.com/

Views from the trail to Bukowe Berdo in Bieszczady mountains :)

The Bukowe Berdo (Beech Berdo) is a mountain range, constituting an elongated range crowned with a mountain pasture with three culminations: Szołtynia (1201 m above sea level), Połonina Dzwiniacka (1238 m above sea level), and the last Beech Berdo (1311 m above sea level). It is characterized by a large presence of sandstone rocks. The peak parties are occupied by the mountain pastures. From above, especially from the highest peak, there is a wide view of the north and east, mainly to the Ukrainian areas. The dorsal parts below Połonina Dźwiniacka are overgrown with a shrubby rowan form, which is particularly effective in the autumn when its fruits ripen red. Occurs here, among others a few very rare species: eastern Carpathian peas, Broadleaf, Sedge sedge, Rock sedge, Matrix blight.

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Widoki ze szlaku na Bukowe Berdo w Bieszczadach:)

Bukowe Berdo – masyw górski w polskich Bieszczadach w postaci podłużnego pasma o trzech kulminacjach: 1201 (Szołtynia), 1238 (Połonina Dźwiniacka) oraz 1311 m (Bukowe Berdo). Charakteryzuje się liczną obecnością piaskowcowych skałek. Szczytowe partie zajmuje połonina. Z góry, szczególnie z najwyższego wierzchołka, rozciąga się rozległy widok na północ i wschód, głównie na tereny ukraińskie. Partie grzbietowe poniżej Połoniny Dźwiniackiej masowo porasta krzewiasta forma jarzębiny, co szczególnie efektownie wygląda jesienią, gdy dojrzeją na czerwono jej owoce. Występuje tutaj m.in. kilka bardzo rzadkich gatunków roślin: groszek wschodniokarpacki, dzwonek szerokolistny, turzyca dacka, turzyca skalna, zaraza macierzankowa.

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

These cane fires don't last long and as I watched this one I saw a headlight approaching and then a splash of sun lit up this dramatic scene that was the culmination of a fabulous two and a half days in the canelands.

I'm standing at the Airport Road grade crossing looking compass north (railroad east) in the Prewitt Block at MP 31 along along US Sugar Corporation's mainline sub as USSC 3802 highballs with a trainload of sweet smelling fresh cut cane. 3802 is a rebuilt GP38-2 that used to be USSC 405 but began life as a GP40-2 blt. Nov. 1979 for the Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Railroad, as DTI 422.

This is the private cane hauling mainline and Bryant yard is about 10 miles distant while Sugar Junction and the Clewiston mill are 10 miles behind. Prior to 2021 this would have been about MP 9.9 on the stub ended Prewitt South Line (and in fact the signal cabinet still has the old mileage on it not matching the new lines side milepost seen here) but late that year the Bryant Connector also known as the Southeast Extension Project opened when the Wetherald Line was extended east via 22 miles of newly built track and bridges to connect with this existing Prewitt South Line. This created a 60 mile long private mainline connecting both halves of the USSC routes and eliminated the need for many of the Bryant Turns that were operated by the SCFE to forward cane cars gathered up on the eastern lines to the mill on the west.

The massive smoke plume rises from a cane field being burned in preparation for harvest. This centuries old technique is done to burn off the leafy material (about 20% of the plant) which contains virtually no sugar so the remaining stalks can be harvested more efficiently. During harvest season, sugarcane fields are burned in contained, small areas—40 acres at a time—with fires lasting 15 to 20 minutes on average. The dramatic smoke plume seen in the distance was over almost as soon as it started but was quite the sight to witness.

In many parts of the world cane burning has been severely restricted or outright banned but in the US more than 50% of cane is still harvested in this manner.

These articles describe the reasons and benefits for doing so if you're interested:

www.ussugar.com/harvesting-practices/

www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2014/12/01/burning-sugar-ca...

www.lsuagcenter.com/nr/rdonlyres/c3f0ae0a-fc91-48ea-bc50-...

But of course there are opposing views to this controversial practice and here's one:

www.sierraclub.org/florida/loxahatchee/blog/2021/09/benef...

Prewitt Village

Belle Glade, Florida

Sunday March 15, 2025

The culmination of day 1-7 of my villain week. I'm also thinking of posting a photo of every superhero I've created so far, let me know your thoughts!

The culmination of a 7 hour drive from Dubbo to Crescent Head, just to take this image.

The weather forecast was terrible, rough seas and high swell predicted, but low tide coincided with sunset, so I took a punt and went anyway.

Kinda glad I did...more to come.

Russia

Gates of the Valley

Yosemite National Park

Excerpt from www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/event/linda-rotua-sormin-uncerta...:

Linda Rotua Sormin: Uncertain Ground is the culmination of over 20 years of remarkable exploration and innovation, bringing together clay, sculpture, video, sound, hand-cut watercolour painting, and digital fabrication in a multi-sensory environment that asks how life in the modern, cosmopolitan city can coexist with memories and experiences of our ancestral traditions.

Raised in Canada and Thailand, artist Linda Rotua Sormin has emerged as a leading voice in sculpture with her fearless, monumental structures. Continually pushing clay beyond its limits, Sormin’s web-like forms burst through the boundaries of the medium, literally breaking apart and re-convening in new forms. Colonial artifacts, everyday kitsch, and fragments from the artist’s studio floor dangle and nestle within the latticework.

In her first solo museum exhibition and largest project to date, Sormin delves into her lineage among the Batak people of Sumatra in the Indonesian archipelago, exploring how images and ideas of her ancestors have, sometimes unwittingly, infused her artistic practice. She studied traditional Batak divination books, available to her only in European museum collections, with access strictly controlled, as well as the script and spoken language of her ancestors. Building on her research, Sormin weaves a rich family history of shamanic and other spiritual practices fragmented by colonialism, Christianization, and diaspora.

The exhibition unfolds on three levels: a central raised platform evokes a volcanic lake with an underworld of mythical beasts and coded divination texts; a tangle of precarious ceramic sculptures suggests an earthly middle ground inhabited by humans; and a suspended projection screen references a celestial realm of spirits and birds. The result is an environment that feels alive and in motion, offering audiences an encounter that is both visceral and contemplative.

Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

The culmination of rain clouds clearing and farmers burning off towards the west resulted in the sky 'expolding' with colour. It all happened very quickly and had no time to leave the unit and get to the water. This was the view from our balcony. Magnetic Island is out to the right and is 8 klms from the main land.

El sol rozaba el horizonte y el cielo ardía. El Duero se había convertido en una vena de oro fundido atravesando la ciudad. Abajo, en el puente, cientos de personas miraban en silencio. Todos sabíamos que quedaban minutos, segundos quizá. El atardecer siempre termina demasiado pronto. Siempre nos deja queriendo más. Por eso volvemos cada día.

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The sun grazed the horizon and the sky burned. The Douro had become a vein of molten gold crossing the city. Below, on the bridge, hundreds of people watched in silence. We all knew there were minutes left, perhaps seconds. Sunset always ends too soon. It always leaves us wanting more. That's why we return each day.

jmsdbg.com/oporto/index.html

The culmination of one of my favorite hikes.

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This is the culmination of well over a year’s worth of work: I think I started this project a little after the UCS Republic Gunship was released. So it feels good to finally have this finished and show it off!

I strived to make an accurate, studless version of the ship which incorporated some of the discoloured panels like the UCS version. I used the reference material collected from Star Wars Episode 2, 3 and Battlefront II.

Over the course of this project, a few outstanding Gunships emerged in the LEGO Star Wars community, which was both inspiring and slightly disheartening as they set the bar for MOCs of this vehicle incredibly high! Bousker made an excellent Clone Wars version and you may see some similarities between mine and Jhae's. Though we came to the solution of using the grated cheese slopes independently, his design helped inform some of the internal structure and the bed of the troop compartment.

I also looked to atlasr's version for inspiration, which while digital and at a slightly larger scale than I was aiming for, is perhaps the most accurate LEGO version I’ve ever seen.

Massive thanks to all the dudes for their inspiration, encouragement, feedback, and numerous ideas which I stole, you know who you are!

The cathedral was the culmination of the 1906 reconstruction of an earlier church which was destroyed by fire. The bell tower, seen on the left, and the main facade were the principal survivors of the fire. The congregation invited their architect to rebuild the rugged brownstone Romanesque structure and expand it to a width of 84 feet and a length of 150 feet, making it one of the largest Episcopal churches in the city.

The Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral was designated the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania in 1992 by Bishop Allen Bartlett because of its large size, beauty, and location in West Philadelphia.

The tympanum above the lintel (only partially visible) illustrates the scripture John 7:53–8:11 in the New Revised Standard Version which reads as follows:

Then each of them went home, while Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.2 Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him and he sat down and began to teach them.3 The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery; and making her stand before all of them,4 they said to him, "Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery.5 Now in the law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?"6 They said this to test him, so that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground. 7 When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, "Let anyone among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her."8 And once again he bent down and wrote on the ground.9 When they heard it, they went away, one by one, beginning with the elders; and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him.10 Jesus straightened up and said to her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?"11 She said, "No one, sir." And Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you. Go your way, and from now on do not sin again."

What you see here was built in 12 hours on Thursday during Brickworld 2018.

It is the culmination of many people bringing many parts with no knowledge of what might be needed what might be used. Having been away from my bricks at school all year I wasn't able to prepare something for Brickworld. Furthermore, I was flying straight from Brickworld to Europe and thus could not bring many of my own bricks. So, having just come from visiting a friend in Maine this is what resulted from the eclectic selection of parts that were available.

But more importantly, this build is a thank you; it's a thank you for everyone who brought parts, everyone who sat around while I built, everyone who played Simon games, everyone in orphanLUG, everyone who played frisbee, everyone who ate too much Portillos, and everyone who parted this thing out when I had to leave early.

Brickworld 2018, despite happening a few months ago, was exceptional beyond belief, so thank you Simon for convincing me to go, and everyone else for making it absolutely incredible.

My little doggie posing me on the trail to Bukowe Berdo in Bieszczady mountains :)

The Bukowe Berdo (Beech Berdo) is a mountain range, constituting an elongated range crowned with a mountain pasture with three culminations: Szołtynia (1201 m above sea level), Połonina Dzwiniacka (1238 m above sea level), and the last Beech Berdo (1311 m above sea level). It is characterized by a large presence of sandstone rocks. The peak parties are occupied by the mountain pastures. From above, especially from the highest peak, there is a wide view of the north and east, mainly to the Ukrainian areas. The dorsal parts below Połonina Dźwiniacka are overgrown with a shrubby rowan form, which is particularly effective in the autumn when its fruits ripen red. Occurs here, among others a few very rare species: eastern Carpathian peas, Broadleaf, Sedge sedge, Rock sedge, Matrix blight.

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Mój pieseczek pozuje mi na szlaku na Bukowe Berdo w Bieszczadach:)

Bukowe Berdo – masyw górski w polskich Bieszczadach w postaci podłużnego pasma o trzech kulminacjach: 1201 (Szołtynia), 1238 (Połonina Dźwiniacka) oraz 1311 m (Bukowe Berdo). Charakteryzuje się liczną obecnością piaskowcowych skałek. Szczytowe partie zajmuje połonina. Z góry, szczególnie z najwyższego wierzchołka, rozciąga się rozległy widok na północ i wschód, głównie na tereny ukraińskie. Partie grzbietowe poniżej Połoniny Dźwiniackiej masowo porasta krzewiasta forma jarzębiny, co szczególnie efektownie wygląda jesienią, gdy dojrzeją na czerwono jej owoce. Występuje tutaj m.in. kilka bardzo rzadkich gatunków roślin: groszek wschodniokarpacki, dzwonek szerokolistny, turzyca dacka, turzyca skalna, zaraza macierzankowa.

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

This is the culmination of well over a year’s worth of work: I think I started this project a little after the UCS Republic Gunship was released. So it feels good to finally have this finished and show it off!

I strived to make an accurate, studless version of the ship which incorporated some of the discoloured panels like the UCS version. I used the reference material collected from Star Wars Episode 2, 3 and Battlefront II.

Over the course of this project, a few outstanding Gunships emerged in the LEGO Star Wars community, which was both inspiring and slightly disheartening as they set the bar for MOCs of this vehicle incredibly high! Bousker made an excellent Clone Wars version and you may see some similarities between mine and Jhae's. Though we came to the solution of using the grated cheese slopes independently, his design helped inform some of the internal structure and the bed of the troop compartment.

I also looked to atlasr's version for inspiration, which while digital and at a slightly larger scale than I was aiming for, is perhaps the most accurate LEGO version I’ve ever seen.

Massive thanks to all the dudes for their inspiration, encouragement, feedback, and numerous ideas which I stole, you know who you are!

An outlier of Black Fell and the culmination of the ridge over Watch Hill. In 2013 this Pennine eminence was transformed. It ceased to be the hill overlooking the village of Renwick and became instead Renwick's mountain. A survey revealed that its height was not as stated on the map 609m. just under the 2000ft mountain qualifying height. Its actual height was 609.62m 1 inch. higher, thus making Thack Moor a certifiable mountain.

Picture taken from the Renwick Hartside road.

The protest at Adamson Barbeque reached culmination today, when police arrested the owner for violating Lockdown orders. The protest was in 3rd day and it was bit ridiculous as there were more police and media, then protesters. Both sides did not want to lose face and closing the joint is not a victory for anyone. Firing Trudeau can be done only through election, as revolution is very unlike in Canada. Business re-openings, Defunding Media, Freedom, not wearing of masks were some other demands.

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Berg Water Project (BWP)

The Berg Water Project (BWP) is the culmination of a 14-year process by the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF) to identify appropriate measures to address the pending water shortage in the Western Cape.

BWP is designed to capture the winter rainfall and store it for supply to the City of Cape Town during the dry summer months. BWP is the first bulk water resource development project that is directly linked to water demand management. BWP will increase the yield of the Western Cape Water System (WCWS) by 81 million m³ or 18% to 523 million m³ a year by 2007.The existing components of the WCWS, including the addition of the Berg River Dam, are depicted. The project is on schedule to impound the Berg River in June 2007 and begin with the delivery of water to Cape Town by the end of 2007.

Dam

The dam is located in the upper reaches of the Berg River near Franschhoek.

•Full supply level 250m above sea level

•Surface area 488ha

•Type: Concrete-faced rockfill dam (CFRD)

•Volume rockfill 3,5 million m³

•Gross storage capacity 130 million m³

•Net storage capacity 129,4 million m³

•Maximum dam height 62m (70m including foundation)

•Length of dam wall 929m

•Spillway Side channel

•Multi-level inlet tower 63m

Supplement scheme

Additional water will be abstracted from the Berg River, below the confluence with the Dwars River, at the Supplement Scheme which includes:

•Diversion weir across Berg River

•Balancing dam 4ha

•Pump station 4m3/second

•Pipelines 12km

This past Friday was a very important day for me - the culmination of years of study and research. I successfully defended my dissertation. It was very rewarding afterwards to be told "Congratulations, Doctor" and to know that I could now move on to the next stage of my life.

So today I thought I would post a picture from a trip to Oxford. I took this from the top of the tower at University Church of St. Mary the Virgin, peeking over the walls and into one of the Quads at All Soul's College. I was very fortunate to study at Oxford for a term during my undergrad days and then spent some more time there last summer while I was living in London.

Thanks everyone for your support and friendship during this time! For the rest of the week I will be posting some more academic-related photos. I hope you enjoy.

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"For me, the creation of a photograph is experienced as a heightened emotional response, most akin to poetry and music, each image the culmination of a compelling impulse I cannot deny." ~ Ruth Bernhard

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This picture of a lesser kestrel in flight was the culmination of an eventful couple of days.

It was taken on our second, and unplanned visit to Alora during our recent birding tour around Southern Spain.

Alora is a typical pueblo blanco, a whitewashed village nestled in a majestic landscape surrounded by three rocky spurs, and overlooked by the impressive rock face of mount Hacho on the right bank of the Guadalhorce river.

We had visited the day before as part or a trip around the mountains and gorges of El Chorro. It was a successful day. Our photographic haul included images of black wheatear, dartford warbler, crested tit, rock bunting, griffon vulture and we also had one opportunity at a very close golden eagle fly-by, which alas none of us managed to capture. This small frustration developed into total despair for me by the end of the day. Due in small part to ageing hardware and, in larger part, to an ageing photographer, I managed to lose all my images for the day during the download process.

To my rescue, both Richard and Dave my travelling companions, agreed to shoehorn in a second visit to Alora the next day. Dave even gave up the chance to photograph bee-eater, one of his targeted species, which we found courting along the banks of Rio Guadalhorce on our way to Alora. For which I was very grateful.

At the top of one of Alora's rocky spurs is the castle of Alora; this monument has stood there since the Phoenician occupied the region. The castle was then redeveloped and extended by the Romans, until its almost complete destruction by the hands of the Visigoths who became the dominant power on the Iberian Peninsula.

The castle was rebuilt once again by the Moors and remnants of this time are still intact, most notably the decorative steel door and traditional Arabic balcony.

Making our way to the castle was quite a challenge. As the history suggests, the narrow, cobbled streets of Alora are not designed for the passage of a 4x4 Defender. Intrepidly we made our way to the castle and we were well rewarded for our efforts. Although, I have made this trip many times in the last ten years, this was the first time the impressive gates to the castle were open. We ventured in and found the caretaker tending to his castle. I used my best Wiltshire Spanish (lots of hand gestures and English words spoken with a Spanish accent) to pursued him to let us into one of the castle towers, which provided us with our first eye-level views of the lesser kestrel in flight. All’s well that ends well!

My daughter Martyna on the trail to Bukowe Berdo in Bieszczady mountains :)

The Bukowe Berdo (Beech Berdo) is a mountain range, constituting an elongated range crowned with a mountain pasture with three culminations: Szołtynia (1201 m above sea level), Połonina Dzwiniacka (1238 m above sea level), and the last Beech Berdo (1311 m above sea level). It is characterized by a large presence of sandstone rocks. The peak parties are occupied by the mountain pastures. From above, especially from the highest peak, there is a wide view of the north and east, mainly to the Ukrainian areas. The dorsal parts below Połonina Dźwiniacka are overgrown with a shrubby rowan form, which is particularly effective in the autumn when its fruits ripen red. Occurs here, among others a few very rare species: eastern Carpathian peas, Broadleaf, Sedge sedge, Rock sedge, Matrix blight.

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Moja córcia Martyna na szlaku na Bukowe Berdo w Bieszczadach:)

Bukowe Berdo – masyw górski w polskich Bieszczadach w postaci podłużnego pasma o trzech kulminacjach: 1201 (Szołtynia), 1238 (Połonina Dźwiniacka) oraz 1311 m (Bukowe Berdo). Charakteryzuje się liczną obecnością piaskowcowych skałek. Szczytowe partie zajmuje połonina. Z góry, szczególnie z najwyższego wierzchołka, rozciąga się rozległy widok na północ i wschód, głównie na tereny ukraińskie. Partie grzbietowe poniżej Połoniny Dźwiniackiej masowo porasta krzewiasta forma jarzębiny, co szczególnie efektownie wygląda jesienią, gdy dojrzeją na czerwono jej owoce. Występuje tutaj m.in. kilka bardzo rzadkich gatunków roślin: groszek wschodniokarpacki, dzwonek szerokolistny, turzyca dacka, turzyca skalna, zaraza macierzankowa.

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

Sometimes a name for a photo just comes to you. Other times, you just want to post it and move on. But I like the duality of this name.

The fireworks event was for the closing of the Tall Ships festival for Philadelphia and Camden harbors and to celebrate Independance Day (a tad early).

But it is also the time where I really get to test my photography skills. I don't shoot fireworks more than two times a year, so every year I find out how far my skills have progressed. The shows are short, lasting around 10 minutes or so. It's dark so you can forget about autofocus. You have to compose your shot either beforehand and never move the camera, or you adjust on the fly during the event. And then you just don't know what is going to explode where. It's a real test of skills.

The culmination of the growing season certainly displays a flare for a strong, colorful finish!

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Excerpt from www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/event/linda-rotua-sormin-uncerta...:

Linda Rotua Sormin: Uncertain Ground is the culmination of over 20 years of remarkable exploration and innovation, bringing together clay, sculpture, video, sound, hand-cut watercolour painting, and digital fabrication in a multi-sensory environment that asks how life in the modern, cosmopolitan city can coexist with memories and experiences of our ancestral traditions.

Raised in Canada and Thailand, artist Linda Rotua Sormin has emerged as a leading voice in sculpture with her fearless, monumental structures. Continually pushing clay beyond its limits, Sormin’s web-like forms burst through the boundaries of the medium, literally breaking apart and re-convening in new forms. Colonial artifacts, everyday kitsch, and fragments from the artist’s studio floor dangle and nestle within the latticework.

In her first solo museum exhibition and largest project to date, Sormin delves into her lineage among the Batak people of Sumatra in the Indonesian archipelago, exploring how images and ideas of her ancestors have, sometimes unwittingly, infused her artistic practice. She studied traditional Batak divination books, available to her only in European museum collections, with access strictly controlled, as well as the script and spoken language of her ancestors. Building on her research, Sormin weaves a rich family history of shamanic and other spiritual practices fragmented by colonialism, Christianization, and diaspora.

The exhibition unfolds on three levels: a central raised platform evokes a volcanic lake with an underworld of mythical beasts and coded divination texts; a tangle of precarious ceramic sculptures suggests an earthly middle ground inhabited by humans; and a suspended projection screen references a celestial realm of spirits and birds. The result is an environment that feels alive and in motion, offering audiences an encounter that is both visceral and contemplative.

"Studying with Kafka". Franz Kafka's famous work "The Metamorphosis" is about a man who wakes to find himself turned into a giant beetle. In it, we consider the power of transformation. We see our own transformation one wrinkle at a time, but what if it happened overnight? Often, it does. Circumstances change, people leave, and if you're like me, you consider your own mortality an alarming amount. Sometimes I feel I change as often as the sun rises.

I'm 34 years old. My hair isn't gray yet. My skin isn't wrinkled. I see myself in three parts, all mingled: the way I was, the way I am, the way I will be. When my life ends, I'll be remembered as the culmination of all those moments. Minute transformations.

In this image: a circle to show the cycle of life. Beetles to represent transformation and mortality. A tulle dress and innocent braids to show the softness of youth. A beautiful portrait set against the grotesque.

The culmination of weeks of hard work by this male red deer...

With the odds heavily stacked against him, he had managed to fight off his rivals and win the right to breed, ensuring that only the strongest genes make it to the next generation.

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Awe is just an inferior term to describe beauty from another planet.

Pretty crazy place, this Iceland is. This is one of those hidden gems not known to quite a few photographers (or atleast I believe!). The photo itself is a culmination of ideas that I had for showing the size and scale of these waterfalls which are littered all over the country. I had my friend and guide for this trip, Colby stand right next to the waterfall. This is a vertical pano of 5 horizontal images + 2 more for the dynamic range. The trip also gave me the chance to try out the Sony A7r ii with my Canon glass. Safe to say it was incredibly powerful.

The final stop of our chase, eastbound loaded grain train G659-18 emerges from Alleghany Tunnel as it reaches the summit of the C&O's Alleghany grade on May 20, 2022.

The culmination of everything that has come before.

My final Infinity War edit!

A member of the pour crew puts out a series of twigs tied together and lit aflame at the end of the 'out of the ashes' iron pour. The event was the culmination of a multi part event focussing on sexual violence.

if you dare... .. and if you're up to it...

Here's the culmination of the study we've been doing with the Southern Hawker's in our garden pond over the last 2 years.

This year has been a great year for the dragonflies in our pond. We've had over 100 emerging adults this year in what really is quite a small garden pond.

The culmination of many tens of hours spent with local curlews between March and July was to see these two chicks fledge and depart for their winter home on the coast. Curlews successfully breeding in southern Britain is rare and it has been rewarding to be able to work with some close to home.

the culmination of the still burning Lake Arrowhead fires, the end of the westerd blowing Santa Ana Winds. the now eastward moving weathr has covered our desert village in a thick smoke cover.

The culmination of a rather protracted wait in the end for the sun to finally break through the cloud and strike Liathach. Not the best I have captured here, but I don't think I have seen the slopes looking this green before.