Demolitions
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Captured in October 2015, this was the controlled demolition of the infamous Red Road Flats in the area of Balornock, Northeast of the centre of Glasgow.
The demolition of 6 towers simultaneously was one of the biggest controlled demolitions in Europe and it all went wrong. The two towers seen right of frame remained partially standing and dangerously perilous. It took a long time for them to be broken down afterwards. Not everything goes to plan.
I am seeing video evidence of Russia using cluster bombs and thermobaric bombs on civilian targets in Ukraine. These munitions are banned by the Geneva Convention. Indiscriminate weapons used upon civilian targets. War crimes. A war against humanity. Europe. Again. Humanity learns nothing from the devastating history of our past.
I have seen many videos showing incredible acts of bravery, individually and en masse, of ordinary Ukrainian people. Sadly I fear that the longer this barbaric attack continues, the more devastating the weapons and targets will become. I can't see Putin stopping at Ukraine either. There are plenty of reports and documents out there suggesting that he won't. This is absolute insanity.
My thoughts remain with the people of Ukraine, their families and their friends.
My thoughts too are with those Russian military personal that refuse to fight, those that lay down their arms and surrender. Those who had no idea they were being sent to fight their Slavic brothers and sisters.
Those who continue to fight are as guilty as those who order them to fight. 'I was following orders' is not an excuse.
I wish and hope that Europe will know peace once more - and soon. Be safe my Flickr friends.
Protected by the 1966 Landmarks Act, the former Seaman's Retreat cannot be torn down.
Re edited 2022
I've taken this shot several times before but I love the view of the Bay of Martyrs just after sunset. The power of the southern ocean is incredible and if you want to truly understand its destructive force, just compare my shot to this one taken in 2015 by the amazing Bernard Spragg and see if you can spot the difference.
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The Alma Estate in Ponders End. There are four tower blocks, a parade of shops and some houses coming down for redevelopment here.
The nearest block is coming down a bit at a time, as it is right next to a busy railway line.
A. J. Mackay, Co., claiming to deliver 'Expert Demolition', lives up to its billing as it rips down the steam-era Car Shop in Provo, Utah the morning of Sept. 18, 1981. The steel and glass structure was used by both the Union Pacific and Utah Railway. After the Provo roundhouse was leveled in the early 1970s, the shop was used for locomotive maintenance.
An artistic rendering of Charringtons House, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, which is due for demolition to make way for a new development.
Nikon F2AS
Zoom-NIKKOR 35~70mm f/3.5 AI-s @70mm
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Kodak Professional Tri-X@ ISO800
Diafine 3,5+3,5 min.
The facade of the International Convention Centre in Birmingham getting a make-over (things would get worse before getting better).
My title tells the story that this old retired power station is about to be demolished. It was decommissioned in 2009 and has sat idle since then. Now the area around here will have further industrial development so this amazing landmark comes down.
in an area of old houses that are in the process of being knocked down one has been taken over by the demolition team, complete with lucky charms
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