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Well, not really. In earlier years, a switcher was used at Denver Union Station, and in this view, Burlington Northern SD9 No. 6231 is adding filthy Rio Grande GP40-2 No. 3090, to the point of Amtrak’s California Zephyr as added power for the westbound trip over Colorado’s Rocky Mountains on February 26, 1987. Rules dictated that the switch crew add this locomotive to No. 5, as well as any other switching like setting out a baggage car or two.
I cherish the times when I am left to my own devices more than the days when others dictate my emotions.
It seems some tourist labelled our area "Unfriendly". Why? Because the gate bears a sign saying, "Your dog could be shot if found amongst sheep. Dogs must be kept on a lead".
Because some town folk just don't understand. If I had my way kids would be taught these sorts of things in school, but instead, better minds than mine and 'experts' dictate they focus on alien religions, and perverted sexual ideologies. And we wonder about the state of the world that's been created
“It's not the destination, but the journey that matters”
Thomas Stearns Eliot
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“Non è la destinazione, ma il viaggio che conta”.
Thomas Stearns Eliot
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… one month yes, and one no, my Provincial Health Authority of Messina sends me on a three-day mission (from Taormina) to the Civil Hospital of Lipari, located in via Sant'Anna…In my spare time, free from work commitments, I dedicate myself to my photographic passion; the photographs that I present here were all taken in the months of this year 2023; I made various photos according to the dictates of street photography (or street photography), I made some portraits, having always met people in the hand, very willing to let themselves be photographed (perhaps it will be ... that the people of the island are open-minded, eager and used to to communicate with strangers..?!), some portraits were made of people intent on their work; all the photos were taken in the city of Lipari, except for two taken in the port of Milazzo, the departure and arrival point of the hydrofoils (but there is also the ship) for the Aeolian Islands. I met (and photographed) the sweet lady, very good and appreciated American artist, Mrs Janette Little (photographed together with her affable and very nice husband, of Aeolian origins); of the talented artist mrs Janette in addition to her portrait I propose two of her works, I had noticed them some time ago, I had wanted to bring some photos of these works with me, now I propose them in black and white because this is a monochrome series, I note however that the originals are in color, for those wishing to see his works, I add the link to his web site below.
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….un mese si, ed uno no, la mia Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Messina, mi manda in missione per tre giorni (da Taormina) all’Ospedale Civile di Lipari, situato in via Sant’Anna …Nei ritagli di tempo, libero dagli impegni di lavoro, mi dedico alla mia passione fotografica; le fotografie che qui presento sono state tutte realizzate nei mesi di quest’anno 2023; ho realizzato varie foto secondo i dettami della fotografia di strada (o street photography), ho realizzato alcuni ritratti, avendo incontrato sempre persone alla mano, molto disponibili nel lasciarsi fotografare (sarà forse…che la gente isolana è di mentalità aperta, desiderosa ed abituata a comunicare con gli estranei..?!), alcuni ritratti sono stati eseguiti a persone intente nei loro lavori; tutte le foto sono state realizzate nella città di Lipari, tranne due realizzate nel porto di Milazzo, scalo di partenza e di arrivo degli aliscafi (ma c’è anche la nave) per le isole Eolie. Ho conosciuto (e fotografato) la dolcissima signora, bravissima ed apprezzata artista, di origini americane mrs Janette Little (fotografata insieme al suo affabile e simpaticissimo marito, di origini eoliane); della bravissima artista mrs Janette oltre al suo ritratto propongo due sue lavori, li avevo notati tempo fa, avevo desiderato portare con me alcune foto di queste opere, adesso le propongo in bianco e nero perché questa è una serie in monocromia, faccio notare però che gli originali sono a colori, per chi desiderasse vedere i suoi lavori, aggiungo sotto il link al suo sito sul web.
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(Second try)
Two and four:
Two elemental figures / or are these figural elements.//
Become two only when placed together.//
Which defines space. // Space captures the elements //
The elements format space. // Space dictates the artist.
Which makes four:
elements, space and artist
(Yes, this might be called a 'Combine')
Navigating the Irish Sea in a small boat means that you are basically at the mercy of the tide, which in some areas is fearsome. The tide therefore dictates the time at which you need to get going.
So we had to get up at 04:30.
I'll never enjoy being woken up that early, but once you've got through the horridness of extracting yourself from bed, it definitely has it's compensations. Dawn sailing is one of my very favourite things.
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Introduction
Gospel Video Songs | 2019 English Christian Hymn With Lyrics | "God Is the Sole Sovereign of Man’s Fate"
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No matter how far you have walked in your life,
no matter how old you are now,
no matter how long you will stay on your course,
you must recognize God’s authority,
be earnest in knowing He’s your unique Master.
No matter how great one’s abilities are,
one cannot influence the fates of other people,
let alone orchestrate them, or change, or control.
Only the unique God dictates all things for man,
for only He has the authority to rule man’s fate,
and so only the Creator is man’s Master.
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All should have clear and precise knowledge of
God’s control over man’s destiny.
It’s the key to knowing human life, gaining truth,
the lesson of knowing God every day.
You cannot take shortcuts in reaching this goal.
No matter how great one’s abilities are,
one cannot influence the fates of other people,
let alone orchestrate them, or change, or control.
Only the unique God dictates all things for man,
for only He has the authority to rule man’s fate,
and so only the Creator is man’s Master.
3
You cannot escape God’s sovereignty.
God is man’s only Lord,
He’s human fate’s only Master.
So man never can dictate his own fate;
it’s impossible for him to surpass it.
No matter how great one’s abilities are,
one cannot influence the fates of other people,
let alone orchestrate them, or change, or control.
Only the unique God dictates all things for man,
for only He has the authority to rule man’s fate,
and so only the Creator is man’s Master.
from Follow the Lamb and Sing New Songs
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There are few things in life as constant as the marine layer that persists along the California coast near Half Moon Bay. It dictates the history and biology of the land. Over time, man-made structures weather and decay in the damp climate, where the world of plant and vegetable grow lush and dominant. The marine layer here is not a random event. It is the criteria for everything.
San Mateo County Coast CA
An amazing house preserved from the past and still a part of now standing tall and proud with a rebuild. The shape and size of any broch is dictated by the need for it and the ability of the builders. Here there appears to have been an amazing development made for strength and for beauty. Once the tower rose into sky and released the smoking signs of life, now the bright preserved ruin remains as a celebration of earlier ways of living.
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phhsykes@gmail.com
Clickimin Broch
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Grain elevators,mills,and feed dealers are legion out on the prairie. Large farm oriented big box stores however are cutting into the feed business often times putting the smaller locally owned outfits out of business. Get big or get out is the order of the day. Capital wins in the short run but the rural social order perhaps suffers a loss not noticed at first. Perhaps we will eventually rue the day that the idea of lower prices came to dictate our everyday choices. Will we then even have a choice?
Another day another walk on my favourite beach, another day alone! I love the fact that whenever I walk this beach the tide dictates my options and always opens up new shots!! It's like it chooses the route to take and which photos to take!! The Road is a soundtrack by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, and this is the beach road that day!
Some spring blossom in the trees at Old Dilton so I opted for this spot hoping for a short train, as is often the case with 6O31..... Sods law dictated GBRf's Royal Scotsman livery 66743 appears with a monster 17.30 (Q) Westbury-Eastleigh formed of the High Output Ballast Cleaner (HOBC) train !, 19/04/21.
Wishing you all a happy Christmas/holidays and hope that it’s enjoyable however circumstances dictate this year.
Black Redstart (Phoenicuras ochruros). Tiny crop to adjust level.
This image is not unlike the last image I uploaded except that this is a closer view, aided by a 1.4X converter and a much higher ISO (2000) no noise reduction applied. Now I know reviews on the 7D Mk ii are a bit redundant given the age of the camera, but since a leading international bird photographer commented on the camera just recently, I see no reason why I shouldn't either. He was commenting on a critique forum. In fairness he offered a very positive critique but this is what he said 'Too bad that ISO 1600 and the 7D Mark II suck'. He is not alone in his opinion. The reason I presume he say's the 7D Mkii 'sucks' is because of noise performance. Most of the images I have made recently at ISO 1600 have not had any kind of noise reduction applied (I don't think my images suck). I have taken images at ISO3200 that show less noise than some of his taken with the Nikon 850 at ISO 400 and with the benefit of bright light and possible use of NR. Now of course, I'm not trying to say the 7D Mkii is a better camera than his Nikon 850 or other pro cameras...it is not. The scene you are photographing and exposure required can very much dictate the level of noise you are likely to encounter. I have absolutely no hesitation in shooting at ISO 1600 with the 7D Mkii when the conditions dictate. It is my default setting for cloudy days and super fast action.
I tend to read professional photographer's comments these days more for their comedy value rather than for any real insight into the products they review, especially when they make comments that contradict those they have made before. I think amnesia is particularly prevalent amongst a few professional photographers. Where is all this going I might here you ask? Well, I came to the conclusion many years ago that when the latest gear comes out, it is usually not as good as claimed and the prosumer gear or last year's model, is not as bad as is often made out, or perhaps more accurately, the difference between the two is not as wide as some would have you think.
The British professional photographer Nigel Blake uses the 7D Mkii for birds. His images are impressive and he is published regularly in books and magazines.
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I'm minded to think if the 7D Mkii is good enough for him then it's gonna be good enough for me, and more importantly good enough for the viewer.
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The weather dictates it's a day for editing and deleting. Such a lot of deleting to do! Occasionally something surfaces that can be posted!
compare to earlier image, posted as indicated below:
"Two elemental figures / or are these figural elements / become two only when placed together. // Which defines space / that captures the elements. // The elements then, format space. // Space dictates the artist. // Which makes four: elements, space and artist."
When does autumn end and winter start? Aside from what the calendar dictates, I think a good indicator for winter here is when the trees have lost their leaves and are covered in snow.
This one million-year-old sacred lake was created when a giant meteorite crashed in what was once a lush rainforest. Lake Bosumtwi is revered by locals as sacred. Souls are said to say goodbye to God at Lake Bosumtwi. Therefore, it is forbidden to use boats on the lake and tradition dictates that they can only fish in the lake using wooden planks. During July and August fishing is forbidden altogether because the spirit of the lake is resting.
A pleasant morning finds CSX's WA-1 local running west across Belgrade Stream towards Readfield, with MEC 315 leading. CSX operating rules dictate that they can't split power and shove from Oakland back into Waterville like they used to, so now the crew has to run to the siding in Readfield to run around their cars. The 315 is currently one of just two remaining active Guilford painted GP40s left under CSX.
all should be encouraged to reveal themselves, their perceptions and emotions, and to build confidence in the creative spirit :-)
― Ansel Adams
HFF!!
Louisiana Iris, plant delights nursery, wake county, north carolina
Shadow and Light depend strongly on the season in the Swiss Alps. The lower the position of the sun is, the more dramatically the shadows dictate live in the mountains
Licht und Schatten sind in den Bergen stark mit der Jahreszeit verbunden. Je tiefer der Sonnenstand, desto dramatischer übernehmen die Schatten die Welt.
The day we spent at Glenfinnan was probably the best day we had in Scotland weather wise, with the exception of the day that we had arrived. The sun shone for most of it. Though as sods law would dictate, for both WCR Jacobite services across the viaduct the sun disappeared for those crucial few minutes BOTH times. Oh well. Out of the two steam runs across the viaduct in the summer timetable, the footplate crew of Black 5 44871 put some smoke on for us. The footplate crew of the second run at lunch time were smoke free. Though they did stop on the viaduct for a good few minutes. Whether that was for us or for the passengers on the train, I'm not sure! One interesting note, unlike the runs earlier in the week, the Jacobite was now T&T with a 37 on the back. But now I had ticked off another thing from the proverbial 'Bucket List' as well as the 'to do' list of our Highland Holiday.
After parking the car and getting shots of Loch Shiel we made our way along the footpath along with a lot of other people and climbed the hill top path that overlooks the viaduct. We had about an hour to kill before the first steam service of the day but I wanted to get there in plenty of time. We made conversation with the people around us. A couple from South Carolina and three women from Australia to name but a few. I thought it would be busy but perhaps rather naively didn't think it would be THAT busy. By the time the Jacobite turned up well over 150 people crowded the hill around us. Were they there for the train or for 'Harry Potter'? The Harry Potterisation of the Highlands was one thing that I hadn't quite bargained for on this holiday. One young chap in the crowd even turned up dressed as the boy wizard himself. And the train even has a Harry Potter gift shop onboard now. oh well. Whatever floats your boat I guess. And despite the 'No Drone' notices around the viaduct (complete with a burnt out drone nailed to a post as an example) people still went equipped. But then shortly after being launched, a shout from the opposite hill and what sounded like a gun shot later, the drones fell silent..!
Photograph taken in the old fishing village of Vila de Franca de Xira.
For a long time that I wished to come to this place... On arriving there I noticed that this would be its last day of existence. Lucky me or not, it was the first and last opportunity I had ...
The proximity to large urban centers dictated its end to give way to urban revitalization.
Simple shot by a simple man who would simply love to be 'out there' all the time. I need a glimpse of the sea every so often. I need to see the sun occasionally as a change from the grey. I need to smell the grass when dreams dictate too much. I need.
An amazing house preserved from the past and still a part of now standing tall and proud with a rebuild. The shape and size of any broch is dictated by the need for it and the ability of the builders. Here there appears to have been an amazing development made for strength and for beauty. Once the tower rose into sky and released the smoking signs of life, now the bright preserved ruin remains as a celebration of earlier ways of living.
© PHH Sykes 2023
phhsykes@gmail.com
Clickimin Broch
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I last saw this warbler on Dec 5th and finally I found it this week [ after several attempts} working the river bank. Kept alive by intermittently being able to get natural food on warmer days and PN butter and suet mix ,as it's need dictates.
As with most of our stay in Northumberland we let the weather dictate day by day what we did and where we went, well mostly anyway.
When we went out early one morning there was a thick blanket of mist, so decision made we headed for Bamburgh castle to get a few shots of this lovely coastal castle in this mist, I do like sand dunes which you may have noticed as they feature a lot in many of my images of Northumberland.
On Montana Rail Link’s Harrison Branch, if the gates were closed when you arrived, gate etiquette dictated they had to be closed after passage of the train. On May 7, 2012, a gate is closed as the local makes its way up the branch. No, a caboose isn’t a normal attribute of the branch. My brother Tom was writing a feature on MRL for Trains Magazine at the time, so MRL provided caboose No. 1004 so we could ride the Harrison Branch in relative comfort.
Stratford International: A Class 395 Javelin is approaching and the usual “Please stand behind the yellow line” announcement comes over the tannoy.
It’s amazing how humans can be dictated on how to behave by simple markings and commands, such as a yellow line or road markings. Although there for our own safety, it is intriguing!
I was so happy when during my vacation in Germany, there was a morning with quite a heavy mist. The forest looked magical!
The trees seem to stand by the big stone as guardians. At least, that’s what my imagination dictates me :-).
Rolleicord V with Xenar 3.5/75mm
Fuji 400H Pro
On my neighbour's farm, built in stages as need dictated, by his grandfather many years ago. 1970s Canon SSC 50mm f/1.4 lens mounted on a X-T2 camera using a Fotodiox adapter.
Introduction
Word of God "God Himself, the Unique (III)" (Excerpt)
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God’s authority exists regardless of the circumstances; in all situations, God dictates and arranges every human fate and all things in accordance with His thoughts, His wishes. This will not change because humans change, and it is independent of man’s will, cannot be altered by any changes in time, space, and geography, for God’s authority is His very substance. Whether man is able to know and accept God’s sovereignty, and whether man is able to submit to it, does not in the slightest way change the fact of God’s sovereignty over human fate. That is to say, no matter what attitude man takes toward God’s sovereignty, it simply cannot change the fact that God holds sovereignty over human fate and over all things. Even if you do not submit to God’s sovereignty, He still commands your fate; even if you cannot know His sovereignty, His authority still exists. God’s authority and the fact of God’s sovereignty over human fate are independent of human will, do not change in accordance with man’s preferences and choices. God’s authority is everywhere, at every hour, at every instant. If heaven and earth were to pass away, His authority would never pass away, for He is God Himself, He possesses the unique authority, and His authority is not restricted or limited by people, events, or things, by space or by geography. At all times God wields His authority, shows His might, continues His management work as always; at all times He rules all things, provides for all things, orchestrates all things, just as He always did. No one can change this. It is fact; it has been the unchanging truth since time immemorial!
If other people do not understand our behavior—so what? Their request that we must only do what they understand is an attempt to dictate to us. If this is being "asocial" or "irrational" in their eyes, so be it. Mostly they resent our freedom and our courage to be ourselves. We owe nobody an explanation or an accounting, as long as our acts do not hurt or infringe on them. How many lives have been ruined by this need to "explain," which usually implies that the explanation be "understood," i.e. approved. Let your deeds be judged, and from your deeds, your real intentions, but know that a free person owes an explanation only to himself—to his reason and his conscience—and to the few who may have a justified claim for explanation.
Erich Fromm, The Art of Being
Comme dicté par le règlement, l'ingénieur doit faire une observation au sol du train qu'il rencontre et ensuite lui communiquer sont observation. Fidèle au poste, l'ingénieur du M305 observe attentivement le M306 qui, comme à l'habitude, le croise à Villeroy.
As dictated by the rules, the engineer must make a ground observation of the train he is meeting and then communicate his observation to the train. True to his post, the engineer of the M305 carefully observes the M306 which, as usual, passes him at Villeroy.
The fields really are that green in the spring. Hills from Steptoe Butte, on a partly cloudy evening. There are so many places to look, and so far out into the distance. The clarity of the day really dictates how far you can shoot, but compositions like this are still made with a long lens (600mm equivalent here). Another challenge is coming up with something that everyone else hasn't shot already. I don't know--maybe this has been done a gazillion times, but it felt a little fresh. If nothing else, at least it's .... abstracty. :-)
The 1961 Chrysler 300G was the final year for fins on the 300, marking the end of Virgil Exner's FlightSweep designs, but they did go out in a grand way!
Chrysler's first-generation Letter Cars hammered the competition during the 1955-'56 NASCAR seasons. The full-size fliers then went on to set speed records at Daytona in '57, prior to both the AMA ban on motorsports and NASCAR's embargo on elaborate fuel delivery systems. In spite of those two apparent setbacks, Chrysler continued to improve its top-of-the- line V-8 engine as well as the now-legendary luxury performance machine that engine came wrapped in. So, the mighty Letter Cars thundered on, in production form, at the command of well-heeled owners seeking grown-up thrills. By 1961, Chrysler had moved up the alphabet to the letter "G."
The post-'57 Letter Cars were no longer eligible for circle track racing, but the 300G was still a force to be reckoned with in street trim, thanks to performance equipment that not only sounded good—413 cubic inches, Cross-Ram, dual four-barrels—but backed it up with 375 or an optional 400 horsepower, delivering a 0-60-mph time of 8.2 seconds (Motor Life, April 1961). Though not the fastest time turned by contemporary road test periodicals, it occurred during a period when most full-size cars could barely achieve 60 mph in less than 10 or 11 seconds while simultaneously maintaining an air of luxury.
Today, the 1961 300G is among the legion of groundbreaking Mopar performance cars, respected for its stunning combination of power and styling. Its value is bolstered by low production numbers— just 1,280 hardtops and 337 convertibles were built. These cars remain in the upper stratosphere of postwar American collector cars, but prices in recent years have held steady. Is this your time to grab one of the few remaining pieces of Letter Car history? Here's what you should keep in mind when you begin to shop.
The Cross-Ram Induction system's 30-inch "Long Rams" hide the big 413 V-8 from view.
Engines
Chrysler engineers specified a 413-cu.in. wedge to go under the hood of every 300G. Introduced into the RB-Series of V-8s in 1959, the 413 had a 4.18-inch bore and a 3.75-inch stroke with a forged-steel crankshaft. Compression was advertised as 10.1:1 and the cylinder heads breathed through 2.08/1.60-inch intake/exhaust valves, while a .430-inch lift, 268-degree camshaft dictated valve action. Also included was a pair of Carter AFB four-barrel carburetors. There were, however, two versions of the 413 installed, which were differentiated by the intake manifolds.
Referred to as Ram Induction and initially appearing in 1960, the elongated aluminum intakes were designed based on much older principles involving resonance and its effect on a compression wave of, in this case, the fuel/air mixture. Though we won't go into greater depth regarding the physics here, intake tube length had a direct effect on the timing of the fuel delivery, or ramming, into each cylinder bore, maximizing engine output at certain rpm ranges.
A pair of Carter AFB four-barrel carburetors provide the fuel/air mix.
With these basics in mind, expansion of midrange output was the main target of the base 300G 413 and the engineers thus calculated 30-inch runners would be ideal. Referred to as the Long Ram intakes, they were designed to fit neatly under the hood and crisscross (hence the Cross Ram moniker) over the top of the engine, each fitted with a single four-barrel carburetor at the outboard location. In this configuration, the engine hit 375 hp at 5,000 rpm and 495 lb-ft of torque at 2,800 rpm, effectively providing passing power on demand without sacrificing full-throttle acceleration.
Optional was the high-performance Short Ram version. Though this intake system looked identical to the Long Ram at first blush, the separate internal runners measured only 15 inches in length, raising the engine's power band and enabling it to make peak horsepower at 5,200 rpm, with peak torque at 3,600 rpm. This meant that Chrysler's advertised Short Ram ratings were 400 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque.
Visually, a keen eye can spot the difference between the Long and Short Ram intakes. The Long Rams feature a visible valley between each pair of runners for the entire length; they also have a seven-digit casting number that begins with "19." Short Rams sport only a partial valley between runners; their seven-digit casting number begins with "21." Finally, Short Ram 413 engines were designed for those more interested in straight-line contests and are therefore the rarer of the two.
Transmissions
Backing either engine was the already-durable 727 TorqueFlite automatic, which was issued as standard equipment. Like other Chryslers of the day, the three-speed unit was shifted via pushbutton on the dash; it contained first and second gear ratios of 2.45:1 and 1.45:1, respectively. Replacing the French-made four-speed on the option chart was a floor-shifted three-speed manual, which is a relative rarity today. First and second gear ratios were 2.55:1 and 1.49:1; the two gears were not synchronized, making for some uncomfortable downshifts for the uninitiated. Furthermore, contemporary road tests complained of a long second-to-third gate while hinting that the better performer in transferring torque to the differential was the TorqueFlite.
Swivel front seats, upholstered in ventilated leather, were standard on the 300G.
Differential
The final transfer point for the torque from either engine was a standard 8.-inch open differential with semi-floating axles and a 3.23:1 final drive ratio, although some printed material suggests that a 3.15:1 ratio was employed when the three-speed manual was installed. While this unit was known for its durability, dealers were also able to provide a number of more highway-friendly or performance-oriented grear ratios, even if the optional Sure-Grip (positive traction) unit was installed on the assembly line.
Contemporary magazines reported an average mpg rating of 9 to 13 with a three-speed/3.23 arrangement, yet in terms of power off the line, both Motor Trend (8.3-second 0-60 mph) and Motor Life (8.2 seconds) stated that the 300G had more acceleration potential waiting to be unleashed if geared accordingly.
The center console provided some storage and housed a tachometer.
Chassis
Each 300G hardtop and convertible was derived from the New Yorker, which meant they shared the same basic unit-body/subframe platform and 126-inch wheelbase; however, the similarities were limited beyond that. For instance, though an independent front torsion bar suspension system was used, the 44 x 1.08-inch torsion bars were thicker and 40 percent stiffer than those on other Chryslers, rated for 175 lb-in. The same can be said of the rear semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension, rated for 135 lb-in (or 50 percent stiffer) than those on the New Yorker. For reference, the rear springs were comprised of seven leaves, measuring 60 x 2.50 inches. Power steering, with its 15.7:1 gear ratio, was also standard equipment, as were heavy-duty shocks.
In short, the chassis was engineered and better suited for high-speed highway travel and maneuverability rather than a short drive across the city. It could also handle short, quarter-mile blasts if, as discussed, geared accordingly.
Brakes
Although equipment upgrades were made in other areas, the hydraulic drum-brake system was the same as found in the New Yorker series. Drum brakes, measuring 12 x 2.50-inches, were utilized at each corner. Power assist was standard, so stopping the roughly 4,200-pound performer was easier; however, as with other drumbrake systems, each corner needed to be adjusted equally to prevent directional pull during sudden stops. Additionally, Chrysler employed two wheel cylinders per front assembly—a fact to keep in mind when seeking replacement parts.
Wheels and Tires
Unlike the previous 300F, the new 300G was bestowed with larger 15 x 6-inch pressed-steel wheels, which were then shod with 8.00-15 Goodyear Blue Streak "racing-type" tires that featured white sidewalls. According to one report, the width of the whitewall itself ranged from 3- to 3 3/16-inches. Vented "300" wheel covers completed the ensemble, and no options were available.
Body and Interior
Styling updates made to the '61 Chryslers, including the 300G, probably did more to generate higher sales than printed virtues touting the fleet's combination of power and comfort, marking the end of Virgil Exner's FlightSweep designs. The changes began with a complete revamp of the front end, where the grille was simply inverted. The top-to-bottom inward canted grille sides were harmoniously complemented by equally canted quad headlamps, running lamps, and bumper ends, while also matching the angle of the rear fins— which were also slightly redesigned. At the opposite end, the faux spare tire decklid inlay was scrapped, providing a cleaner expanse of sleek sheetmetal. Other than appropriate badging denoting the letter "G," little else appeared to change on the 219.8-inch-long body; the greenhouse and rear fenders were carry-over items, with the exception of the leading edge of the fins found on each door.
Interiors remained exquisitely plush. A full-length, front-to-rear tunneled center console divided the interior in two, creating four truly individual buckets seats wrapped in ventilated leather. Those front seats retained the swivel feature, making for easy ingress/egress, while the console was trimmed with ample amounts of chrome and padded armrests that flipped open to expose additional storage areas. The console also housed optional power window controls, ashtrays, and a tachometer.
Primary instruments resided in a dome-like, easy-to-read bubble; potential glare concerns were eliminated by means of a matching padded dash arch. The transmission's pushbutton controls resided to the left of the instrument cluster, balanced by radio, heat, and air controls to the right. Comfort and convenience options included power seats, power antenna, rear window defroster, and air conditioning.
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They remind me of whales. And also of some of the fantastic designs from David Lynch's Dune, such as the Guild Navigator's tank and the Harkonnen ships. They often look more like iron creatures than machines. But I suppose that given the extreme pressures under which they operate, function dictates form.
Here's a late one for #WorldHippoDay which was yesterday.
Taken at Katavi National Park, Tanzania's third largest national park. It is very remote and less frequently visited than other Tanzanian national parks. The park is approximately 4,471 square kilometers (1,726 sq mi) in area. The park encompasses the Katuma River and the seasonal Lake Katavi and Lake Chada floodplains.
The number of annual visitors to the park is extremely low, just above 1,500 foreign visitors out of a total 900,000 registered in the whole Tanzania National Parks system during 2012/13.
Wildlife includes large animal herds, particularly of Cape Buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and elephants, plus along the Katuma river, crocodiles and hippopotami which upon annual dry seasons results in mudholes that can be packed with hundreds of hippos.
The hippo pools of Katavi were on my bucket list for a long time. October 2018 we finally did it on a fleeting 3 night stop over on the way to Mahale. Unfortunately the time you can spend there is dictated by the twice a week flights, unless you drive, that operate on Mondays and Thursdays.
Sand Martin / riparia riparia. Bawdsey, Suffolk. 06/07/23.
'INNOCENCE.'
It was wonderful to stare into the eyes of this juvenile Sand Martin in early July. Little did it know of the lengthy two way journeys that would dictate an annual pattern in its migratory life.
BEST VIEWED LARGE.
CSX train R171, the southbound Orange Blossom Special, rolls south (B&O west) under the US 322 overpass at Twin Oaks, Pennsylvania. One of the hottest trains on the lines that hosted it, the OBSS was a fan favorite north of Washington due to Richmond Fredericksburg &Potomac leaders. The RF&P’s cab signal system requirements dictated that a home road engine had to lead, and they ran through at Potomac Yard to allow expedited crew changes.
Jingshan (en chino: 景山, pinyin: Jǐngshān, literalmente «Colina de la Perspectiva») es una colina artificial situada en Pekín, China. Tiene una superficie de más de 230 000 m², y está justo al norte de la Ciudad Prohibida, en el centro de Pekín. Administrativamente está dividido entre los distritos de Xicheng y Dongcheng. Originalmente era un jardín imperial, y ahora es un parque público, conocido como Parque Jingshan (景山公园).
La historia de Jingshan se remonta a las Dinastías Liao y Jin, haca casi mil años. La colina artificial de 45,7 metros de altura se construyó durante el reinado de Yongle, de la Dinastía Ming, usando la tierra excavada para crear los fosos del Palacio Imperial y los canales cercanos. Es especialmente impresionante cuando uno se da cuenta de que toda esta tierra se trasladó usando solo el trabajo manual y la fuerza animal. Jingshan consta de cinco picos individuales, y en la cima de cada uno hay un pabellón elaborado. Estos pabellones eran usados por las autoridades para reuniones y ocio. Los cinco picos también señalan aproximadamente el eje histórico del centro de Pekín.
Según las reglas del Feng Shui, es favorable situar una residencia al sur de una colina (y también es práctico, pues protege de los fríos vientos del norte). Los palacios imperiales en las capitales de las anteriores dinastías también se situaban al sur de una colina. Cuando la capital se trasladó a Pekín, no existía ninguna colina allí, por lo que se construyó una artificial. Se conoce popularmente como Colina Feng Shui. También es conocida como Colina del Carbón, traducción literal de su antiguo nombre popular chino (en chino: 煤山, pinyin: Méishān).
El último emperador de la Dinastía Ming, Chongzhen, se suicidó ahorcándose aquí en 1644.
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Jingshan Park is an imperial park covering 23 hectares (57 acres) immediately north of the Forbidden City in the Imperial City area of Beijing, China. The focal point is the artificial hill Jingshan, literally "Prospect Hill". Formerly a private imperial garden attached to the grounds of the Forbidden City, the grounds were opened to the public in 1928. The park was formally established in 1949. It is listed as a Key State Park and is administratively part of both Xicheng and Dongcheng districts in downtown Beijing.
Jingshan's history dates to the Liao and Jin dynasties, almost a thousand years ago. The 45.7-meter (150 ft) high artificial hill was constructed in the Yongle era of the Ming dynasty entirely from the soil excavated in forming the moats of the Imperial Palace and nearby canals. It is especially impressive when one considers that all of this material was moved only by manual labor and animal power. Jingshan consists of five individual peaks, and on the top of each peak there lies an elaborate pavilion. These pavilions were used by officials for gathering and leisure purposes. These five peaks also draw the approximate historical axis of central Beijing.
The dictates of feng shui long praised tombs and residences sited south of a nearby hill, serving to channel both harmful yin and cold northern winds. With Jingshan serving that purpose, it gained the name Feng Shui Hill. It is also well known to locals as Coal Hill, from an old rumor that the emperors kept a hidden stash in the park.
The Chongzhen Emperor, the last ruler of the Ming dynasty, committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree in Jingshan in 1644 after Beijing fell to Li Zicheng's rebel forces.
I often like to crop wildflower photos square, and that was my intention with this Harebell shot. But in processing, I decided the horizontal lines of the grasses were too strong to crop out; they seem to be propping the flower up after early morning rain. I hope I can always allow the visual elements to dictate how I approach composition, rather than falling in to the trap of trying to force things to look a certain way. Preconception is the death of art. Or at least the death of spontaneity.
Photographed in Jasper National Park, Alberta (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2021 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
An amazing house preserved from the past and still a part of now standing tall and proud with a rebuild. The shape and size of any broch is dictated by the need for it and the ability of the builders. Here there appears to have been an amazing development made for strength and for beauty. Once the tower rose into sky and released the smoking signs of life, now the bright preserved ruin remains as a celebration of earlier ways of living.
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Clickimin Broch
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Broch of Clickhimin
The photograph's composition is very much dictated by the arrangement of the cloud, hopefully allowing it's full drama to dictate the scene.
A completely inaccurate weather forecast (by TWO separate online services), that promised frequent sunny intervals on the tops from dawn, spurred me to make the long trip up to Glen Spean, going without a night's sleep in order to make the most of the day. At sunrise, as you see, a few rents in the cloud allowed one or two breaks to briefly enliven things - but not long after this was taken the clag moved in with more authority, distributing heavy(ish) snowfall for the remaining hours I spent up there. The copious hill-fog just didn't look like retreating, & a gusty, unpredictable wind seemed to be widening it's scope. Having just one decent photograph (there are others of roughly the same scene under different light) hardly merits a 300 mile round trip, so I'm beating myself up a wee bit at present at my spontaneous decision to 'push the boat out', despite knowledge of previous erroneous predictions by the professionals. The photograph, itself, I'm very happy with (at the moment).
Coire Ardair is one of Scotland's most dramatic corries. I was first introduced to this glorious setting a few years back on a spring day that nearly seen me blown off Creag Meagaidh by one of the most fixed, constant jet-stream winds I can ever remember. Numerous day-long, static lenticular clouds stand out in my memory.
My return, yesterday, revealed the same corrie & it's resident lochan buried under huge amounts of snow. A very different scene.
St. Swithin’s Day, (July 15), a day on which, according to folklore, the weather for a subsequent period is dictated. In popular belief, if it rains on St. Swithin’s Day, it will rain for 40 days, but if it is fair, 40 days of fair weather will follow.
Rambling roses are an excellent way to make up for a lack of garden space. They can be seen growing up walls, pillars and trellises and over arches.
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Houseplants have been going in and out of vogue ever since the early Greeks and Romans starting bringing their plants in from the outdoors. The Victorians loved their potted palms and the 70s wouldn’t have been the same without ferns and spider plants … everywhere. Current style dictates a lighter hand with the green things – sculptural stems and succulents rule the roost – but the truth is this: Houseplants should transcend trends. The benefits they confer should make us consider them a necessity rather than an object of décor, because honestly, good health should never be out of style. If you need convincing, here are some of the ways that bringing plants inside helps us out.
1. They give an assist in breathing
Inhaling brings oxygen into the body, exhaling releases carbon dioxide. During photosynthesis, plants do the opposite, of sorts: They absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, making plants and people great partners when it comes to gasses. Plants help to increase oxygen levels, and our bodies appreciate that.
But here’s something to know: When photosynthesis stops at night, most plants switch things up and absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide. However, a few special plants – like orchids, succulents and epiphytic bromeliads – flip that script and take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen. Meaning, use these plants in bedrooms to keep the oxygen flowing at night.
2. They help deter illness
In the great outdoors, plant roots tap the groundwater table for water which then evaporates through its leaves in a process known as transpiration. Studies show that this accounts for about 10 percent of the moisture in the atmosphere! The same thing happens at home (minus the groundwater table part), which increases the humidity indoors. While this may sound unappealing during hot moist months, it’s a gift during drier months or if you live in an arid clime. According to Bayer Advanced, studies at the Agricultural University of Norway document that using plants in interior spaces decreases the incidence of dry skin, colds, sore throats and dry coughs. And other research reveals that higher absolute humidity is conducive for decreased survival and transmission of the flu virus.
3. They clean the air
NASA has spent a lot of time researching air quality in sealed environments, which makes sense. Extensive research by the space agency discovered a then-new concept in indoor air quality improvement in which plants play a pivtoal role: “Both plant leaves and roots are utilized in removing trace levels of toxic vapors from inside tightly sealed buildings. Low levels of chemicals such as carbon monoxide and formaldehyde can be removed from indoor environments by plant leaves alone.” When talking about the relationship between plants and space travelers, NASA notes that plants, "provide nourishment for the body when eaten as food, and they improve the quality of indoor air. Plants take the carbon dioxide from air to produce oxygen that humans can breathe."
The top 10 plants for removing indoor pollutants, according to the agency are: Peace lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii), golden pothos (Scindapsus aures), English ivy (Hedera helix), chrysanthemum (Chrysantheium morifolium), gerbera daisy (Gerbera jamesonii), mother-in-law's tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii'), bamboo palm (Chamaedorea sefritzii), azalea (Rhododendron simsii), red-edge dracaena (Dracaena marginata) and spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum). For more on these specific plants, see: Houseplants that clean the air.
The NASA researchers recommend one potted plant per 100 square feet of indoor space.
4. They boost healing
Bringing flowers or a plant while visiting a hospital patient may be verging on cliché, but so effective are plants in helping surgery patients recover that one study recommends them as a “noninvasive, inexpensive, and effective complementary medicine for surgical patients.” Plants as medicine! The study, conducted at Kansas State University, found that viewing plants during recovery from surgery led to a significant improvement in physiologic responses as evidenced by lower systolic blood pressure, and lower ratings of pain, anxiety, and fatigue as compared to patients without plants in their rooms.
Another technique to decrease recovery time, as noted by Texas A&M University, is horticulture therapy in which patients are tasked with taking care of plants. The patients who physically interact with plants experience a significantly reduced recovery time after medical procedures.
5. They help you work better
What? How? A number of studies with both students and workers reveals that studying or working in the presence of plants can have a pretty dramatic effect. As with simply being in nature, being around plants improves concentration, memory and productivity. Being “under the influence of plants” can increase memory retention up to 20 percent, according to a University of Michigan study.
Meanwhile, two Norwegian studies found that worker productivity is greatly enhanced by the presence of plants in the office. “Keeping ornamental plants in the home and in the workplace increases memory retention and concentration,” notes Texas A&M. “Work performed under the natural influence of ornamental plants is normally of higher quality and completed with a much higher accuracy rate than work done in environments devoid of nature.”
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