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The Temple of the Virgin is among the easiest locations in Zion National Park for photography. The viewpoint is situated just behind the Zion Human History Museum, one of the first stops on the shuttle route. It's also a dependable spot, especially at sunrise. Whenever I don’t have a specific plan, I come here to capture the first sunlight illuminating the breathtaking cliffs of Zion Canyon. On our recent trip, however, things didn’t go as expected. Zion was under a severe cold spell during our visit, and it was one of those mornings when it's tough to get out of bed. While waiting, I noticed that due to cloud cover at the canyon’s western entrance, the anticipated morning light wouldn’t appear. After waiting a while, I decided to leave, but upon reaching the parking lot, I saw the peaks on the opposite side illuminated by incredible light. My challenge was now finding a foreground element before the light faded. Having learned from my experience at Saguaro NP how photogenic cacti can be, I immediately thought of using a few nearby as my composition. The only issue was that the area was under renovation, so I couldn’t get as close as I wanted. Despite that, it remains one of my favorite images from that morning.
In my garden. La Ceja, Colombia.
There are between 80 to 100 species of lilies (Liliaceae), and most are native to the Northern Hemisphere in Asia, Europe and North America. The bulbs produce leafy stems and large flowers, some of which are strongly scented. Lilies have been treasured throughout history for their beauty and perfume, and they serve as an important cultural symbol.
During the Victorian era, European plant explorers, mostly British, scoured the globe for "new" plants and discovered many new species of lily.
Before they were extensively hybridized, lilies were rare and could be difficult to grow. Jan de Graaff, a native of Holland who started Oregon Bulb Farms in 1934, was responsible for many of the dependable hybrids so popular on the market today.
The Mileage Master - 1937 Chevrolet 1/2-Ton Pickup
Chevrolet's 1937 pickups proved their worth on the open road.
More than 80 years ago, Chevrolet needed to convince buyers that its light trucks were the most dependable, capable, and economical haulers on the road. So, the company cooked up a plan to send a new 1937 Chevrolet half-ton pickup, loaded with 1,000 pounds of weight, on a 10,000-plus-mile road trip, certified by the American Automobile Association. For the driving chores, they signed on race car driver Harry Hartz--a three-time Indianapolis 500 runner-up.
On December 23, 1936, Hartz wheeled the Chevrolet truck off the assembly line in Flint, Michigan, and headed northwest across Montana, Idaho, and into Washington. He then followed the West Coast south and traversed the U.S.-Mexico border to the Gulf of Mexico. After passing through the Gulf states and North Florida, he pointed the Chevrolet up the frigid East Coast, to Maine, then headed back to Michigan through New England. Hartz arrived back where he began on February 23, 1937--mission accomplished.
Some of the highlights from the truck's two-month-long, 10,244-mile odyssey are surprising even by modern standards. During 328 hours of running time, the Chevrolet averaged 20.74 mpg and a speed of 31.18 mph. It needed only a minor repair along the way that cost 73 cents, and oil consumption was reported to be more than 7 quarts, but that included an oil change en route to keep the truck's babbitt bearings protected.
Powering this road-proven Chevrolet was the new-for-1937 216.5-cu.in. Blue Flame six--the only engine offered in the company's trucks that year. The 216 was a more robust engine than its 206.8-cu.in. predecessor. The block was two inches shorter, with full-length water jackets, and its crankshaft spun in four main bearings. The oiling system, however, was still a low-pressure arrangement that Chevrolet described as "four-way" lubrication:
The 216 had a shorter stroke than its predecessor, at 33/4 inches, versus the 4-inch swing of the 207, but a larger 31/2-inch bore than the earlier six's 35⁄16-inch openings. For extra oomph, Chevrolet boosted the compression ratio a quarter of a point from 6:1 to 6.25:1. (Later 216s would have 6.5:1 compression). The new engine was factory rated at 78 hp @ 3,200 rpm and 170 lb-ft of torque. (In passenger cars, it was rated at 85 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque.) Rounding out the powertrain on Chevrolet's half-ton trucks was a three-speed manual transmission with a floor-shift and a 4.11:1 final-drive ratio.
The engine wasn't the only new feature Chevrolet was boasting about in its 1937 haulers. Also that year, it introduced an all-steel cab with taller front and rear glass, for a better view of the road or job site. The front end was restyled to strongly resemble Chevrolet passenger cars, with a similar (but not interchangeable) grille, as well as painted headlamp pods mounted to the sides of the radiator surround.
Inside the cockpit, a bench seat was divided into two sections with adjustable cushions and backs. In pickups, the fuel filler was accessed by raising the passenger side seat cushion and unscrewing a bung on the top of the tank. For 1938, a more conventional external filler pipe was routed outside the cab on the passenger side. To further blur the lines between its cars and light trucks, Chevrolet equipped both with similarly styled and configured instruments, switchgear, etc. As the company pointed out in promotional literature: "The same easy control that is yours in a passenger car is provided for the driver of a Chevrolet truck. The instrument dials are directly in front of him. Close by his right hand are the choke, throttle, and light controls. There is even a package compartment, with lock, in the panel. Clutch and brake pedals operate at light pressures."
The instrument cluster was well appointed, for the time, with a 100-mph, AC-branded speedometer in the center, gasoline and water temperature gauges to the left, and amperes and oil pressure gauges on the right. Simple paneling disguised most metal interior surfaces, and a rubber floor mat covered the floor.
Optional creature comforts indoors included a radio, a heater, a clock, a cigarette lighter, and seat covers. Outside, buyers could pile on extras like a rear bumper, a right-hand taillamp, an outside rearview mirror, fog lamps, a spotlamp, whitewalls, and more.
The half-ton's chassis was redesigned for the 1937 model year, too, and built rugged enough for light hauling chores. The reinforced frame rails were made from 9/64-inch #1025 hot-rolled, pressed steel, measuring 2¼ by 5¾ inches. Tying the frame together were five stout crossmembers, plus there were beefed-up engine mounts, spring hangers, and steering brackets.
In the rear, there was a "Monorail" spare tire carrier that clamped the tire beneath the bed with a locking bolt, to guard against theft. The carrier was also designed to make raising and lowering the spare tire under the truck easier on the operator.
Chevrolet's 1937 1/2-ton pickups were 183 inches long, from nose to tailgate, and rode on a 112-inch wheelbase. The whole package tipped the scales at 2,945 pounds, with a 4,400-pound GVW. When it came time to test that GVW, operators had a wood-decked box at their disposal that measured 77 inches long and 451/4 inches wide inside. The 1937 model's cargo box also benefitted from a redesign that stretched it out 5 inches from earlier trucks.
To shoulder whatever load owners might pile on, Chevrolet equipped its littlest pickups with eight-leaf springs front and rear, as well as Delco hydraulic shock absorbers to help smooth out the bumps. When it was time to stop, Chevrolet's light haulers relied on 11-inch hydraulic drum brakes, borrowed from the company's passenger-car line, fitted with 13/4-inch-wide linings, front and rear.
By 1937, light-truck sales in the U.S. were heating up, thanks to their versatility and low operating costs--as demonstrated by Harry Hartz's trip around the country for less than a penny per mile. Chevrolet moved 88,867 1/2-tons that year, 64,420 of which were pickups. The 1937 redesign rolled through 1938 with some minor updates, and in 1939, Chevrolet unveiled a made-over light truck, identifiable by its more modern V-shaped windshield.
Another Condylostylus sp., I think - one of the only dependable macro subjects in the garden these days...
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Another in my occasional series of 'people walking past intersting backgrounds'. Somehow I'd not stumbled across this building in Crispin St during my previous wanderings around Spitalfield.
Having done a bit of research it seems Donovan Bros is still family owned but operate now out of a warehouse in Orpington, Kent.
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From their donovanbros.com website, "Donovan Bros Ltd are a family run business established over 75 years ago. We are proud of our inheritance and retain traditional, straightforward honest values. As packaging specialists, our forward looking team are vastly experienced within the industry. Whilst the business continues to grow, we maintain the same dependable attitude you would expect from a family led firm. Originally we were paper bag manufacturers – so we’ve always had an interest in recyclable and biodegradable products. We have a wide product range and are main suppliers for many world renowned manufacturers."
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…the laughing gull is the most dependable ally of the inshore fisher due to the fact that it prefers to steal rather than work…😎😎
Not too long ago, before the miracle of GPS and before that detailed nautical charts, folks traveling on the oceans relied on their eyes to guide them. Small landmarks, the position of objects in the sky, and really not much else. Maybe not as precise, but always dependable.
FEC 430 pulls out of the Trujilio & Sons industrial spur in Hialeah, FL on the FEC downtwon job. Customers have dwindled down to almost nothing on the FEC here, with the only regular remaining shippers being Florida Bulk and Trujilio & Sons and a few shippers getting served as needed. The spur to the right still serves Vision Candles, where a tank of wax is spotted every month or so. Several customers have disappeared within the last year or so: Omni Transloading once received reefers and boxcars almost daily just a year ago or so, but now appears to have consolidated all its rail traffic to another warehouse near the airport. Gilda Industries once received hoppers of flour every few weeks but no longer appears to do so. Dependable Warehousing received boxcars a few days a week but hasn't gotten service in a good year. That leaves Trujilio and Florida Bulk as daily shippers and Vision Candles, Isaac Industries, Petro Choice, and the water treatment plant with infrequent switches. Miami, FL
Go on dates with the sun,
It makes for a wonderful companion,
Very dependable,
Will always shed light when you need it,
You know where to find it,
Yes, it may burn you,
You may also get a bit sweaty in its presence,
But that is only because
You have overstayed your welcome.
The ultra dependable B26 made an appearance in Whiting Yard Wednesday evening. They have two scrap gons to take back with them, nothing more. A GP60 and GP38-2 are in charge.
Much unlike the manifest of the local's return trip east; never a dull day in the region!
This is one of the roses Boyfriend gave me for two and a half years.
My friend Amanda is going through a rough time with who she can lean on and I'm proud to say that I am definitely dependable. She's my best friend and together, we'll get through this. I love you Amanda Jo. ♥
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🌊 Dee Why Beach Waves: A Surfer’s Playground
Dee Why Beach, nestled on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, is a beloved spot for wave chasers and coastal wanderers alike. Here's a deep dive into what makes its waves so captivating:
🌀 Wave Characteristics
- Wave Height: Typically ranges from 1 to 1.2 metres, with swells often coming from the southeast.
- Swell Period: Around 9 seconds, which gives the waves decent shape and rideability.
- Best Conditions: The beach thrives under south swells paired with offshore winds from the south, especially during winter, when clean, consistent waves are most common.
- Tide Influence: Surfable at all tide stages, though conditions vary. Low tide can expose more of the reef at Dee Why Point, making for punchier waves.
🏄 Dee Why Point – The Crown Jewel
- Type: A fairly exposed point break with dependable surf.
- Wave Quality: Offers longer rides when conditions align—33% of June days deliver clean, surfable waves.
- Hazards: Watch out for rocks and local crowding, especially when the swell is pumping.
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Thanks to Nikkor AF-S DX VR Zoom Lense , in situation like this had proven itself very dependable. I have learned to work on blurring the obstructions (which are many) and focusing on the subject which is the bird in this instance. Sometimes you can't get it in first try but you have to keep trying until you got your subject focused.
Nigella, also known as 'devil-in-a-bush' or 'love in a mist'.
Nigella damascena has been grown in English cottage gardens since Elizabethan times.
For many years 'Miss Jekyll' was the only widely available variety, and it is still popular for its dependable masses of sky-blue flowers.
“When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else.
Most people in the city rush around so, they have no time to look at a flower.
I want them to see it whether they want to or not.”
Georgia O'Keeffe quote (American Painter, 1887-1986)
A true blue or purple is not so common in the flower world and not easy to photograph well...
With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, M, (* _ *)
For more: www.indigo2photography.com
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved
blue, Nigella, devil-in-a-bush, "love in a mist", petals, layers, Summer, macro, flower, design, studio, black-background, colour, square, NikonD7000, "Magda indigo"
Nigella, also known as 'devil-in-a-bush' or 'love in a mist'.
Nigella damascena has been grown in English cottage gardens since Elizabethan times.
For many years 'Miss Jekyll' was the only widely available variety, and it is still popular for its dependable masses of sky-blue flowers.
“When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else.
Most people in the city rush around so, they have no time to look at a flower.
I want them to see it whether they want to or not.”
Georgia O'Keeffe quote (American Painter, 1887-1986)
A true blue or purple is not so common in the flower world and not easy to photograph well...
With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, M, (* _ *)
For more: www.indigo2photography.com
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved
blue, Nigella, devil-in-a-bush, "love in a mist", petals, layers, Summer, macro, flower, design, studio, black-background, colour, square, NikonD7000, "Magda indigo"
These Hercules CC130 aircraft are designated for Search And Rescue (SAR) operations here in Canada. They are a very old design, dating back to the 1950s, but their robust design has kept them in daily service. Some of the aircrew here tell me that these older versions are very reliable and dependable in the harshest conditions.
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Alors que certains créatifs dépendent d'une combinaison de matériaux pour créer des œuvres d'art, l'artiste Paulus Architect n'a besoin que d'un seul outil fiable. Il utilise des stylos à bille bleus ordinaires pour réaliser des dessins hyperréalistes de personnes . Ces illustrations capturent la profondeur des sujets en utilisant une palette de couleurs monochromes et des techniques magistrales.
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While some creatives depend on a combination of materials to create artwork, artist Paulus Architect only needs one dependable tool. He uses ordinary blue ballpoint pens to render hyperrealistic drawings of people. These illustrations capture the depth of the subjects using a monochrome color palette and masterful techniques.
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HCS 😊😊😍
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She is a very dependable provider. The kids (and Sleepyeye) can always count on her for a good dinner.
After another full day on the river we made it to our campsite at Pogamasing, nestled along a bend in the river near the east end of the siding. Not satisfied with the amount of photography done over the first two days, I poked around for opportunities to do something at night. I stumbled upon this angle, set up the tripod and focus, and headed back to camp collecting firewood for dinner. Fast-forward to 05:00 hrs and CPKC's dependable hot-shot 101 is westbound on the approach to Pog. With only the sound of gently flowing water to be heard, the eerie quiet turns to faint rumblings echoing in and out of rock cuts in the damp fall air, at times disappearing for so long you wonder if its your imagination. Growing louder and louder again, the suspense finally crescendos, the train thundering around the corner amidst a blaze of fall colour, the sound now so deafening with the squealing flanges on the curve and the GEs howling that the "clear signal Pog East" is barely audible on the radio - MP 19.4 CPKC Nemegos Subdivision.
FEC ES44C4s 816 and 820 are the first to receive a midlife overhaul in New Smyrna Beach and as part of it, a paint scheme resembling the zebra scheme on now-sister road Ferromex. The green leaf on the locomotive is the icon for it being a LNG hybrid. The first run originating from Miami is on 206 with Champion 810 bound for NSB third out. Who knows if that is a routine pit stop or it will meet a matching fate, The train passes Dependable the east end of CIS which is now a much busier stretch of mainline thanks to Tri-Rail. The train is meeting 101 which could have ruined the catch had I not chosen to set up with more than 5 minutes to spare.
'Cloud' is my name for this huge light-blue and white iris. It blooms dependably each year, so it didn't let me down this year as so many other plants did. It's too white to shoot in bright sunlight, but at dusk, its pale colors seem to glow like the moon.
My ride home to Victoria. A Harbour Air de Havilland Turbo-Otter. Utterly rugged and dependable. Caught her in that beautiul late autumn sunshine.
The Avro Anson Mk I served as one of the RAF’s unsung heroes. Designed pre-war for coastal patrols and fitted with a turret and light armament, it later became the RAF’s standard multi-engine trainer. Those guns were not decorative: crews used them to learn turret operation and defensive gunnery before moving on to Wellingtons, Halifaxes and Lancasters. Countless wartime aircrew learned the basics of navigation, radio work and twin-engine flying in aircraft just like this. Dependable rather than fast, the Anson remained in service well into the 1950s. Seeing one today offers a rare glimpse of the training backbone that supported the RAF’s combat squadrons.
Here are the tiny female flowers of Sheep's Sorrel growing in a sandy partch of the Hortus. The plant's leaves have a slightly sour taste - vitamin C. They were used in ancient times to alleviate the symptoms of scurvy. Various sites on the internet claim that Roman soldiers chewed those leaves to quench thirst on their long marches. Much as I looked, I couldn't find a dependable reference.
A reflection of mechanical craft, alive in the present.
A spirit that still breathes today.
The Nikon FM2 is a legendary, fully mechanical 35mm film Single-Lens Reflex (SLR) camera known for extreme durability, reliability, and full manual control, famous for its fast 1/4000s shutter and 1/250s flash sync (in later FM2n models), requiring no batteries for core operation (only for its internal light meter), making it a beloved, dependable tool for serious photographers.
Leica SL2S+ SMC Takumar Macro 50F4
It’s a poor excuse at best, but it’s all I’ve got. There have been some obstacles along the way beginning earlier this year with some health issues that came my way as well. I managed to get through all of the health issues and will not linger on those points. First a sinus infection along with the self-inflicted back injury that kept me off the water. I had put off doing a partial remodel of the house but finally managed to put that into motion. What was supposed to be a quick job turned into a lengthy process and I was stuck at home babysitting people that showed up late and were not dependable. They did the work properly for the most part and the end product was acceptable, but it took far too long and almost five weeks total.
Another sinus infection managed to make its way into my life and this time it was one of the worst that I have ever experienced. Not certain that it wasn’t complicated by the moisture and mildew that was discovered in the home under the old carpets that were removed during the remodel. I delayed going to doctor for too long and the infection took its toll on me. I finally asked my daughter to help, and my doctor was not pleased with me when I crawled into her office. The meds did their job, but I was not in good shape, and this all happened while the construction crew was doing work on my home.
So, let me throw in the fourth termite infestation in my home that was discovered in the kitchen around my built in ovens. Another headache entered the things that kept me away from Flickr. They were treated but had also done damage that would need to be repaired as well.
The remodel was finally completed, and I could finally get my life back in order…maybe. My unexpected visit to the ER because a severe pain in my upper back (morphine wouldn’t take it away) was another little road bump along the way. I was released from the hospital and sent home with kidney stones still stuck in place. I fortunately passed those kidney stones (all three of them) and got back to moving everything back into the newly remodeled guest room and my newly remodeled play room. I’ll take photos when it’s finally finished. It’s progressing along but not as quickly has I had hoped for. That remodel put quite a dent in my budget, but it was well worth the money and had to be addressed.
Am I done yet…well no!! Hold on canoe boy ‘cause the construction team that was assigned by the pest control company was about to step in. I did get lucky and managed to purchase a policy a few years ago for termite damage in my home and the company wanted to begin the repairs to the kitchen. UGGGGHHH! They would take care of everything, but that necessitated yet another construction crew being in my home. I had to remove dishes out of he cabinets and clear out my pantry as well. I enjoyed trying to prepare breakfast with most of my kitchen items in the dining room. What a pain. I thought that things would move smoothly, but it took a while to get the job approved and that drug along for a little over three weeks. They were supposed to be finished with the project but will return sometime this week and finish the project. The managed to damage a part of the oven and it’s one order and will be replaced.
DEEP BREATH!!!! I hope you are still with me, but if you’ve not read this far, that is okay as well.
Canoeing??? Not certain what that is! Photography??? I’ve not picked up my camera since March. Maybe someday! I am also experiencing some minor stability issues with my back that have lingered since the injury occurred earlier this year. The back is fine after I spend some time stretching in the morning and absolutely perfect when I go to bed at night. I’m either sleeping wrong or my recently replaced mattress needs to be replaced with a different type. Just not sure.
Phew!! I’m doing okay and will try to get on the water soon. Just don’t now when I’ll be back here on Flickr full time. I am not hurting (except for the issues in the morning) but will have to see how things progress. This is the first time that I’ve logged on to Flickr in weeks and I’ll try to get to everyone’s messages as soon as possible. Wishing everyone a wonderful week ahead. If I can remember where my photos are stored and if I can locate a nice one, I may see if I can recall how all of this works. Enjoy your week.
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Some relief today and last night from some very hot build up weather- in the form of the first heavy rains. The creek is flowing for the first time since May, and the Orange-eyed Tree Frogs are going off in a deafening cacophony round the pool. Went for a torch around the backyard just on dark looking for snakes and came up trumps with the old dependable, a sub-adult Slaty Grey Snake out prowling for some frogs.
Here is a portrait that I really like, and one that is quite challenging to obtain, well for me anyway, of that Stegonotus cucullatus.
FebRovery 2023 No. 22
Space Miners' Drilling Rig
T is for Treads
They're great for rough terrain.
When your rover wheel gets stuck
In a crater it's a pain!
These miners need a rover
That's dependable and tough,
'Cause they can't afford a breakdown
As they dig for shiny stuff!
Mack Truck B Series Thermodyne Diesel
The Thermodyne diesel engines were the Mack engines through the 50's and into the 60's, following the early French Lenova diesels.
Thermodyne engines provided simple, dependable power for a new generation of post-war trucks in a rapidly growing country. The Mack truck reputation for toughness grew and grew with these steady, simple powerplants. Horsepower was not their long suit. (the range was from 170 to 250 horsepower depending on the series and the set-up) A relatively narrow power band necessitated transmissions with a lot of gear selections. (Quadraplex, Triplex and Duplex married box dual transmissions were the most common offered from Mack) Big rear end ratios (7:--/1, 5.--:1 etc.) were the norm. Remember that really good roads were just being built, interstates were brand new, and high cruising speeds were not necessary. Moving loads day after day was the mission, and a Mack could make you money with its' simplicity and dependability.
it seems the wallflowers are starting to bloom! I find comfort in the fact that the seasons are so dependable.
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I went out this afternoon for 37116 & a tree damaged 37254 on 5Z55 11:07 Bristol Kingsland Rd - Derby RTC test train, but the sun didn't want to play ball. Thankfully a call from Mr. C informed me that 60007 on 6E08 & 68015 on 6D95 were behind the 37s, so I decided to hang around & brave the ferocious wind to wait it out. I’m glad I did & I walked away with a nice photo of 68015. With it being named Kev Helmer, it was well worth leaving the house for. In my time working at Chiltern Railways I worked alongside Kev as we was both based at Birmingham Moor Street. A nicer bloke you couldn't wish to meet. A dependable railwayman & a family man who loved his rock music. We shared many a laugh & anecdote together. It was a great shock when he passed away suddenly from covid. Rest in peace Kev, you won't be forgotten.
68015 hauls 6D95 14:38 Bescot - Toton engineers train through a sunny & windy Elford on the 24th March 2023 (pole)
Happy autumn!
Sweet gum (Liquidambar) trees make for dependable color in the fall, when not a lot of other trees do, here in California. The City of Berkeley has planted a lot of them as "street trees'. I'm grateful!
I love Greenies. And they're so hard to come by. This area is slightly dependable but the bird is always so far away. All that being said, besides the bird and its reflection, there is actually a dragonfly high and to the left of the bird. The greenie actually was hunting them, though I never saw it catch one. Pretty cool.
Lesson #12
Have a list on hand of several dependable people who will come carry you when you find yourself in an environment unsuitable to wear your favorite pumps. Caught in a flash blizzard? Not a problem! Cornered in a shark in a swiftly flooding research lab? No sweat! Just give your on-call a call and then wait patiently for them to come carry you to a more pump-friendly place!
@North, where all shoes are welcome.
(You can pick up Nax's great hat as well as a free cold breath maker free at the skate park there!)
From Duesseldorf to the world. From 1898 the Düsseldorfer Waggonfabrik and its predacessors manufactured tramway vehicles in Duesseldorf. Its were sold all over Europe and helped usher in the new era of light rail in North America. The dependable vehicles often found second homes after retirement and today examples can even be found in Africa and South America. The companies most recognizable product was the GT series Gelenkwagen. These articulated trams became the standard for tramways across western Germany and many still serve in regular service today. In Duesseldorf itself the trams were phased out in the early 2000s but many survive as museum vehicles. On this day the Duesseldorf tram museum was offering free rides to their depot at Am Steinberg. Here GT-6 2663 departs Duesseldorf main station.
70 years and still making photos
This beautiful Rolleicord V was recently entrusted to me by a remarkable woman who spent her life telling stories through photographs. The camera originally belonged to her father, who bought it new in 1955—a time when cameras were built to last a lifetime, and often did. Now in her 80s, she hoped it would find a home where it would be not just admired, but used. I’m honoured to carry that legacy forward, giving this classic TLR a new chapter doing exactly what it was made to do.
Pictured here with a roll of Ilford HP5, a trusted Sekonic meter, and my well-worn notebook and pen, it’s a quiet reminder of a different era—when cameras were crafted to endure, and to be passed from one generation to the next. Unlike today’s disposable tech, this one hasn’t faded into obsolescence. It’s still working, still dependable, still making photographs.
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Nigella, also known as 'devil-in-a-bush' or 'love in a mist'.
Nigella damascena has been grown in English cottage gardens since Elizabethan times.
For many years 'Miss Jekyll' was the only widely available variety, and it is still popular for its dependable masses of sky-blue flowers.
“When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else.
Most people in the city rush around so, they have no time to look at a flower.
I want them to see it whether they want to or not.”
Georgia O'Keeffe quote (American Painter, 1887-1986)
A true blue or purple is not so common in the flower world and not easy to photograph well...
With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, M, (* _ *)
For more: www.indigo2photography.com
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved
blue, Nigella, devil-in-a-bush, "love in a mist", petals, layers, Summer, macro, flower, design, studio, black-background, colour, square, NikonD7000, "Magda indigo"