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Abandoned, rusting, graffitied, and fenced in by razor wire, the former passenger ship TSS Duke of Lancaster is growing old disgracefully. Long-standing disagreements between the ship's owners and the local council have seen the ship left to decay - a pawn in their bitter power struggle.
The ship sits in a dry dock in Mostyn, North Wales, under the watchful gaze of 'security' thugs who will chase away any photographer who gets too close using golf clubs, shotguns, or whatever else comes to hand. A poor way to go about raising the profile of the ship, or raising much sympathy for the owner in their fight against the council.
I visited the ship on a grey morning in February, and it was one of the bleakest and most unsettling places I've visited. A far cry from the 'fun ship' of the 1980s.
This piece of graffiti stood out for me. The piercing gaze and the idea of the 'culture clash' resonated with the ship's current plight. I liked how the face was framed by the razor wire in the foreground, giving a threatening feel to the shot.
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The view of the Palace of Culture from the top of the nearby hotel in Pripyat. A town devasted by a nuclear accident in Chernobyl, Ukraine.
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Chaco Canyon Culture National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park in the American Southwest hosting a concentration of pueblos. The park is located in northwestern New Mexico, between Albuquerque and Farmington, in a remote canyon cut by the Chaco Wash. Containing the most sweeping collection of ancient ruins north of Mexico, the park preserves one of the most important pre-Columbian cultural and historical areas in the United States. Chaco Canyon is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Masskara Festival 2015 The festival first began in 1980 during a period of crisis. The province relied on sugar cane as its primary agricultural crop, and the price of sugar was at an all-time low due to the introduction of sugar substitutes like high fructose (corn syrup) in the United States. This was the first Masskara Festival and a time of tragedy; on April 22 of that year, the inter-island vessel MV Don Juan carrying many Negrenses, including those belonging to prominent families in Bacolod City, collided with the tanker Tacloban City and sank. An estimated 700 lives were lost in the tragedy.
In the midst of these tragic events, the city's artists, local government and civic groups decided to hold a festival of smiles, because the city at that time was also known as the City of Smiles. They reasoned that a festival was also a good opportunity to pull the residents out of the pervasive gloomy atmosphere. The initial festival was therefore, a declaration by the people of the city that no matter how tough and bad the times were, Bacolod City is going to pull through, survive, and in the end, triumph.
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and aromas of Thailand’s coastal life — this photograph captures freshly caught seafood for sale at the bustling Thai Street Food Fish Market in Naklua, the northern part of Pattaya City, Chonburi, Thailand. It’s a vivid glimpse into local traditions, community, and authentic Thai culture along the Gulf of Thailand.
Shot with my Sony Alpha 7 IV using Sony G Master lenses, this image reflects my passion as a Sony Alpha Creator specializing in Travel, Street, and Documentary Photography across Southeast Asia — Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Malaysia.
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This two-storeyed former hotel was constructed in 1885 for Brisbane publican Daniel Costigan. It replaced a previous, less substantial structure on the site, which had functioned as the Plough Inn since 1864. The new building was erected during South Brisbane's heyday and was part of the 1880s boom-time reconstruction of Stanley Street premises.
The building was designed by architect Alexander B. Wilson, who is more known for his domestic work. It was built by contractor Abraham James, whose tender of £3,300 was accepted in March 1885.
The hotel, prominently located in central Stanley Street, serviced the commercial heart of South Brisbane. Its proximity to the South Brisbane wharves ensured its popularity amongst those engaged in shipping interests.
Initially the L-shaped interior comprised on the ground floor: a central hall, staircase, dining room, two private rooms (probably for dining also), bar, parlour, storage spaces, billiard room, and lavatories; the first floor contained fourteen guest rooms and a bathroom. A verandah along the back of the building connected it to a detached single-storey kitchen. A cellar completed the facilities.
The building has been altered a number of times since its initial construction. In 1922, additions were made by contractors Robertson and Corbette, following the designs of GHM Addison and Son. It is thought that the street awning was added at this time.
In 1987 the building was modified to function as a tavern during Expo '88. Most of the internal walls were removed, the central fireplace and chimney were taken out, and the interior was re-fitted. Also the front verandah was widened, the rear verandah extended, and windows and doors replaced at this time.
In 1991 - 1992 a conservation plan for the Plough Inn was prepared by Bruce Buchanan architects, and the interior was fully refurbished. The front verandah was also reconstructed.
Source: Queensland Heritage Register.
This is the first of four similar images suggestive of U.S. culture. Everyone instantly recognizes the 'golden arches' late at night. Over the next few days I'm going to post the others. Please let me know which you think works best. Thanks.
a hindu ritual, called gajon, men dressed like mythological god and goddess.. here men are dresses as Lord Shiva, Little Krishna and a peacock
Less is more. Simple is complex. This Lutheran church in the middle of Reykjavík is a prime example.
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