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The camera club met at Carats Cafe on Southwick Beach today. The beach and the sea were glistening but I became focused on what appeared to be old metal groynes. They look quite dangerous and certainly not providing any sea defence. So I looked up Southwick Beach groynes and there is an ongoing programme in place to replace the groynes and protect Shoreham Port, houses and businesses which are behind the beach.
The Israeli Defence Force troops before, during and just after the Military Campaign in Gaza January 2009 - The IDF launched the offensive in Gaza in an attempt to take control of Hamas Qassam rocket launch sites in the region
Wiki says:
Conwy's town walls are a medieval defensive structure around the town of Conwy in (north) Wales. The walls were constructed between 1283 and 1287 after the foundation of Conwy by Edward I, and were designed to form an integrated system of defence alongside Conwy Castle.
The walls are 1.3 km (0.81 mi) long and include 21 towers and three gatehouses. The project was completed using labourers brought in from England; the cost of building the castle and walls together came to around £15,000, a huge sum for the period. The walls were slightly damaged during the rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr in 1401, but political changes in the 16th century reduced the need to maintain such defences around the town.
The fortifications were treated sympathetically during the development of the road and railway systems in Conwy during the 19th century and survived largely intact into the modern period. Today the walls form part of the UNESCO world heritage site administered by Cadw. Historians Oliver Creighton and Robert Higham describe the defences as "one of the most impressive walled circuits" in Europe.
The Israeli Defence Force troops before, during and just after the Military Campaign in Gaza January 2009 - The IDF launched the offensive in Gaza in an attempt to take control of Hamas Qassam rocket launch sites in the region
POHNPEI, Federated States of Micronesia (July 7, 2011 ) - Retired U.S. Army Colonel Teresa Parsons sees a patient at a Medical Civil Action program at Nanpei High School, Micronesia during Pacific Partnership. Pacific Partnership is a 5-month humanitarian assistance initiative that will make port visits to Tonga, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and the Federated States of Micronesia. (Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Imagery Specialist Helen Frank)
Israeli soldiers fire tear gas canisters at Palestinians, not seen, during clashes in the West Bank city of Hebron, Monday, Feb. 22, 2010.
Defence Forces Triathlon took place in Lilliput Adventure Center in Mullingar on the banks of Lough Enell
The Israeli Defence Force troops before, during and just after the Military Campaign in Gaza January 2009 - The IDF launched the offensive in Gaza in an attempt to take control of Hamas Qassam rocket launch sites in the region
Been thinking a lot about photography lately and how I don't seem to be having as much fun with it these days, even to the point where I have sold some of my stuff and was thinking of selling the rest.
I think it's partly because I fixated a bit too much on long exposure photography, which a lot of the time has to fit in around the tide times and weather conditions to get the ideal shot, which makes it a bit rigid (or maybe that's my approach to it ?)
As such, I would like to try some different stuff this year, and one of the things on my list will hopefully be a visit to the WHF in Kent to photograph some of the big cats. Just need a 300mm lens now :)
I imagine the occasional long exposure will still happen as well...
Israeli army paratroopers advance as their brigade completes a week-long live-fire training exercise December 10, 2009 on the Golan Heights. T
The above photo has been shot with the Samsung SMART CAMERA NX20, which has been provided by Samsung Electronics. Co., Ltd.
Israeli Soldiers from the NAHAL Brigade during a large scale Field Training Exercise – May/June 2012
IDF Desert Reconnaissance Battalion at the Urban Warfare Center
Last week, the Desert Reconnaissance Battalion conducted a drill in the Urban Warfare Training Center, simulating fighting in populated cities. The drill was conducted to assure maximum efficiency while fighting in urban centers by focusing solely on hostile targets.
The Desert Reconnaissance Battalion, also known as "the natural detectives" is comprised almost entirely of Bedouins whom, though exempt from service, volunteered to serve in the IDF. These soldiers use their unique abilities to track down infiltrators and other threats in the vast Israeli desert. April 2, 2012
Photographed by Cpl. Gal Asuach, IDF Spokesperson's Unit.
Israeli Soldiers from the 435th "Rotem" Infantry Battalion, Givati Brigade, during a field training exercise - 2011
Former Foreign Secretary William Hague with Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak in London, 31 October 2012.
Soldiers from the Israeli Army Nahal Brigade during a large scale training exercise on the Golan, November 2010
HMS DARING ship crews on Board HMS DARING preparing for berthing at Chuk Samet Deep Sea Port, Sattahip Naval Base
Israeli Defence Force Soldiers, during the Military Campaign in Gaza – Operation Cast Lead in January 2009 - The IDF launched the offensive in Gaza in an attempt to take control of Hamas Qassam rocket launch sites in the region.
Israeli Defence Force Soldiers, during the Military Campaign in Gaza – Operation Cast Lead in January 2009 - The IDF launched the offensive in Gaza in an attempt to take control of Hamas Qassam rocket launch sites in the region.
Anti-Trident protesters laugh and chat as they feed out the giant knitted "Peace Scarf" to encircle the Ministry of Defense".
Anti-Trident protesters encircle Ministry of Defence with giant "Peace Scarf" : London 24.01.2015
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Israeli Soldiers from the Nahal's Brigade during a Brigade Training Exercise conducted on May 22nd 2012
Photos: Israel Defence Force
Observation and firing posts for Radiator anti shipping rockets at Downham Reach on the River Orwell
Defence Forces Triathlon took place in Lilliput Adventure Center in Mullingar on the banks of Lough Enell
Israeli soldiers patrol the Lebanese-Israeli border as seen from the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Kila May 20, 2011. Security sources said both Israeli and Lebanese armies were on alert in case of protests by Palestinian refugees at the border after Friday prayers.
Israeli Soldiers from the Givati Brigade, during a week long live-fire field training exercise ‘’Givati’s War Week’’ – October 10th 2011
Photos: Shay Levy