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It's been devastatingly hot for a week here in Hanoi, at 38-45 degrees Celcius at noon. Not normal hot, but a searing heat that dries everything up, enrages everyone, and in the same time robs us of energy, of liquid, of coolness.
And then suddenly there were clouds, a lot of them, all angry-looking and heavy. They came with furious winds that threatened to jerk the camera right out of my hand. I haven't been so appreciative this whole long week. What a nice surprise for Sunday afternoon.
(explore 2014-05-18)
The week before Christmas 2013 a devastating storm systems swept the Midwest and eastern North America. It hit Ontario mostly in the form of one of the heaviest ice storms to hit the Toronto area. It shut down power across a vast area. I don't recall the outage - it mustn't have affected my neighbourhood more than an hour or two. But I have rural friends who were without power for more than a week over Christmas. The storm killed 27 people in the region, mostly people who tried to run generators indoors and died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Most of the rest died in car accidents.
I'm sorting through old photos and posting some interesting ones. This images was uploaded to Flickr on Dec. 14, 2019.
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This photo isn't an assembly and isn't nearly processed. Isn't fog or an filter; It's the strange and devastating effect of the objective front lens covered by dew ...
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A devastating avalanche in October 1995 killled 20 people, a significant fraction of Flateyri's approx. 300 inhabitants, in one of the worst natural disasters in modern Iceland. The large ridges, more than 10 m tall, were built after the catastrophe to deflect future avalanches and protect the village.
Near Ísafjörður (Isafjordur), in Vestfirðir (Westfjords), Iceland
On tumblr here
After a devastating engine failure forced her to drop out during the final leg of last year's Lunar Circuit, Miss Marylin Monroe returned to the test tracks with a vengeance this month, sporting a new set of drive turbines. While some observers have expressed concern at the "overzealous" nature of her vehicle's design, others have been greatly impressed by its performance during numerous trial runs.
Certain design patterns across the Cerberus have led commentators to speculate that Miss Mary may have received some pointers from Juna Merev of America's A-10 Asimov.
The American pilot has remarked that her British counterpart makes for "a spunky bit of competition," and has expressed an interest in helping the tenacious newcomer tune her vehicle's performance in preparation for the upcoming Jupiter Circuit.
Synthetized the concept from last year with the knowledge gained from the Asimov. As previously noted, needs more work, but need to move on.
This Memorial Day weekend saw devastating flooding in our area of Texas. The Blanco River hit record highs and wiped away many homes and a few lives in the Wimberley area. Hours before that happened we were at our friend's 1,000 acre ranch in the Wimberley area watching the thunderstorms roll through with mild rain. A few of us still went out for a hike and I brought along my 'bag-o-OMD. We were on a trail with the rain picking up, a bit of thunder in the area and I heard the familiar rush of a waterfall. I let the group go on and I went searching for the source. I have been at this spot a couple of times in the past few years but it has been bone dry each time because of our extended drought. Today was different. Today was the story of spring creek. Today it was rushing. A Spring Creek on the Burton Ranch.
I sat at this spot for a long while getting soaked and my OM-D E-M5 and the water resistant lens held up very well. I cannot say enough about the build quality Olympus designed into this system. I experimented with lots of combinations of aperture value/shutter speed along with my Lee 75 ND filters and circular polarizer trying to get both a combination of waterfall blur with the raindrops that were splattering the pool above.
In June 2020, after experiencing a devastating spring due to COVID, New York State announced that certain businesses could begin partially opening again. New York City’s response included a program called Open Restaurants, which allowed restaurants to use sidewalks and parking spaces for outdoor, socially distant dining. Owners quickly built temporary enclosures in the streets in front of their businesses to try and recover from months of shutdown. Small stretches of Brooklyn in early 2021 display the variety and feel of these enclosures. Hopefully, the Open Restaurants initiative will help these businesses to survive and may even lead to a more permanent reorienting of streets to prioritize people over cars.
Bad floods this week. Devastating for many people who have had their homes, businesses and farms flooded. And the livestock and pets too who have had to be rescued in boats. I really feel for them. And add on the freezing temperatures. What a scary hell on earth it must be.
Film: Rollei Retro 400s
400iso 35mm
Camera: Olympus Trip 35
Olympus Zuiko 40mm 1:2.8
f8 and Infinity Setting. Fixed shutter speed of 1/40.
No Tripod.
Neckstrap. And gloves and alot of luck for no shake in below zero temperatures.
Development:
Ilford HC 1+31 20c 7.5 minutes.
Ilford Fixer 4.5 minutes
Ilford Wetting Agent 1 Minute
Four days after the destructive storm of 21 May 2022 that destroyed life and did damage to buildings and nature it wrecked this beautiful old apple tree with blossoms in the old orchard on the waterfront trail of lake Ontario with a blue sky in Squires beach , Martin’s photographs , Ajax , Ontario , Canada , May 24. 2022
Looking down at the front end of my bicycle
Bicycle
Four days after the destructive storm of 21 May 2022
old apple trees with beautiful blossoms
old orchard on the waterfront trail of Lake Ontario
blue sky in Squires beach
May 2022
Blossoms
Flowering trees
apple trees with blossoms
old orchard on the waterfront trail
Old orchard
Trees with blossoms
vista with colourful trees ,
bulrushes
tall grasses
the large stone block walls
system to keep the Carp from entering Duffins marsh and creek system
viewed from the bridge across the marsh in Squires beach
Having a nice walk with granny in the woods
Family
Sunset
May 2022
Shrubs
Oak tree
Trees
Stones
Reflections
Reflection
Dogwood
Orange yellow Tamarack tree
Duffins trail
blue sky
cloud cover
yellow Tamarack tree
Tamarack tree
Tamarac
American Larch tree
Beautiful Nettles and it’s flowers
Nettles
Waterfront trail on Lake Ontario
Waterfront trail of Lake Ontario
Black eye Susan’s
Colourful bird houses
Autumn
Shadows
Reflections
Garter snake
Large mushroom
Bird houses
Autumn
Duffins creek
Discovery bay
cropped photograph
closeup photograph
Martin’s photographs
Ajax
Ontario
Canada
Duffins creek
Favourites
IPhone XR
Mushroom
Large Mushroom
wildflowers
Trout lilies
Lake Ontario
Mouth of Duffins creek marsh
white Deadnetles
River
Dogwood
Woods
Granny
Favourites
White Trilliums
Duffins marsh
Duffins trail
Ferns
Trilliums
Large tree
Four days after the devastating storm of 21 May 2022 that killed 11 people and did a lot of damage to buildings and nature it wrecked this beautiful old apple tree with blossoms in the old orchard on the waterfront trail of lake Ontario with a blue sky in Squires beach , Martin’s photographs , Ajax , Ontario , Canada , May 24. 2022
A “devastating” fire has destroyed a recreated Iron Age roundhouse on the shores of a lake in Scotland.
Flames engulfed the roundhouse structure at the Scottish Crannog Centre on Friday evening
The Scottish Crannog Centre, which houses a museum of ancient life, burned down on Friday night.
The main building — a crannog — was a roundhouse built on Loch Tay, Kenmore, in Perthshire in the 1990s. Its design was based on findings from an underwater excavation of a 2,500-year-old crannog found nearby on the north shore of the loch in the 1980s.
The recreated structure was made of wood and sat over the water atop stilts. It had a hearth made from stones and clay in the centre of the building, and was covered in thatching with reeds from the River Tay.
The centre was a popular tourist destination that hosted public workshops and educational activities involving Iron Age crafts, basketry and textiles.
On Friday night the roundhouse was entirely engulfed in flames. Only the stilts remained on Saturday morning.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it had been called to the scene at 11.12pm Friday night and found a “well developed” fire at the Scottish Crannog Centre.
Crews had extinguished the fire just after midnight. No one was injured and Police Scotland said it did not believe the circumstances surrounding the fire to be suspicious.
The trust which runs the Crannog Centre said it would be launching an appeal for donations and continuing its efforts to develop a new site on the north shore of the loch.
Director Mike Benson said: "The outpouring of support from the local community and friends from further afield has been tremendous at this difficult time and the Crannog community would like to thank everyone for their heartfelt messages.
"The loss of the Crannog is devastating but, importantly, the museum collection is intact and no-one has been hurt.
"We would also like thank the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland for their instant response to the emergency and their faultless efforts in tackling the blaze and keeping everyone safe in the local vicinity."
Pete Wishart, MP for Perth and North Perthshire said the fire was “simply awful”.
“The internationally renowned Crannog Centre is a huge part of the community of Kenmore/Loch Tay,” he tweeted.
“So sorry for all involved with the centre who will be really upset this morning. We must rebuild it”
Deputy first minister John Swinney added: "This is absolutely devastating news.
He said the centre was “of such archeological and historical significance and has such an impact on the Breadbane area”.
"I was due to meet the team on Monday and will offer all my support to recover."
Historic Environment Scotland tweeted: "Absolutely heartbreaking news this morning. Our thoughts are with our friends at @ScottishCrannog."
Last year the Scottish Crannog Centre received £18,723 to help repair the walkway and decking surrounding the loch dwelling. Funds were also used to develop an outreach project for local schools.
A beautiful remembrance from the devastating eruption of Mount Pinatubo which happened almost 28 years ago.
I finally had the chance to see this breathtaking view of the Mount Pinatubo crater.
Thanks to my high school friends :)
Mount Pinatubo erupted last June 15, 1991 with a notorious Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) 6 making it the second-largest terrestrial eruption of the 20th century.
This has been a devastating and incredibly sad week. I watched the news tonight as the President of my country had our military police direct tear gas and rubber bullets into crowds of peaceful protesters in the nation's capitol so that he could take a walk to a church down the street to hold a bible up in the air for a photo op. I've watched cities across my country torn apart, businesses recovering from the financial devastation of the recent pandemic having their buildings destroyed. A female news reporter shot in the eye with a rubber bullet, blinded in that eye forever. Police officers in Atlanta using brute force to drag a young black couple out of their car. Other police, the good guys who are there to keep the peace, being struck in the head with cement blocks right here in Orlando.
George Floyd is dead. He died beneath the knee of one of those officers whose jobs it was to save and protect. He died over an alleged counterfeit $20 bill. He begged for his life, he begged to be allowed to breathe. He called for his mama. He died because he was black, because the police officer was an out-of-control racist, because police brutality is all too often deemed acceptable especially when turned toward people of color.
If George Floyd had been a white man, he might have shown up on an episode of Cops or Live PD, but he would still be alive tonight.
People are angry. They're fed up. Violence perpetrated within and against our own communities is not the answer, but a young person interviewed on the news said, "We tried to kneel, but you wouldn't listen to us then. Will you listen to us now?" I don't condone it, but I hear why it is happening, and why things are out of control.
WHITE PEOPLE - become educated about your own white privilege and what it means. Understand that just because you know your history and you do not consider yourself racist, that you still do not understand, and can never fully, completely understand. Rise up, stand beside our brothers and sisters of color, and fight for them. Fight for all of us, for humanity, for a better, more decent world, where people of all races are safe and respected. Do something. Words of condemnation are not enough. We all must act.
No one is disputing that "all lives matter," but this, today, is about George Floyd and other men and women of color just like him who have lost their lives under similar circumstances.
George Floyd mattered.
Sandra Bland mattered.
Michael Brown mattered.
Tra'Von Martin mattered.
Freddie Gray mattered.
Terence Crutcher mattered.
Bettie Jones mattered.
Quintonio LeGrier mattered.
Botham Jean mattered.
Michael Ramos mattered.
Dominique White mattered.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said, "The names change. But the color doesn't."
BLACK LIVES MATTER.
T-Shirt by Blueberry and available for free at maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Moonsong/175/193/4002.
Backdrop by Synnery, also available for free at maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Moonsong/175/193/4002.
The Imperfect Storm by Daniel Arrhakis (2021)
Storms unleashed devastating tornadoes late Friday and early Saturday across parts of the central and southern United States specially in Kentucky ... my special tribute and deepest feelings for all the victims and their families in these so sad and tragic days ...
edition.cnn.com/2021/12/11/weather/severe-weather-tornado...
Unfortunately, just like the pandemic, climate change has in recent times served the North American far right policy with increasingly dramatic consequences for the American people ... in which reality overwhelms the conspiracy theories of those who do not want to see ...
In the end, the dead are mourned and cities are rebuilt as they have always done, with obvious security and material deficiencies that cannot withstand extreme weather events.
Let's be honest, it's not about political ideology, nor about tradition or individual freedom, it's about stupidity repeated over generations and always serving the same installed powers.
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* For our Week Theme in Art Week Gallery Group - December 12 to December 18 :
*Art Week Gallery Group - Week Theme - The Changing World
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Composition made with art collage, textured layered techniques and digital painting processes.
Elements from mine and stock images from Pexels :
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*Tree silhouette from icon0.com CC (0) :
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* Moon from Bruno Scramgnon CC (0) :
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* Lady perfil from John Vasilopoulos CC (0) :
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All elements modified for this work.
Zabala Reformed Church, rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1473, is a landmark of late Gothic architecture in Transylvania in the 15th century.
Then the sanctuary was enlarged, the walls of the nave were raised and in the south wall of the nave were opened ogival windows which retain Gothic moldings with simple but varied patterns. From the 15th century the sanctuary had a Gothic ribbed vault, but due to frequent earthquakes it deteriorated in the 18th century and was demolished. In its place was built in 1759 a coffered ceiling painted with floral ornaments in the Renaissance style. The floral models in the Oriental Gallery, made in 1764, were painted in 1895, in honor of the 1000th anniversary of the Hungarians' establishment in the Pannonian Plain.
For centuries this fortified church has also played an important role in the defense of the region. The defensive wall surrounding the church, which once reached a height of 8 m, was built in the 15th century but demolished in 1838 to its present height.
As a response to the devastating assault launched by the infected Blacktron forces in 2020, the IDC were prompted to develop a new class of Mecha weaponry.
The R&D department was given only one instruction: *** ALL THE GUNS! ***
And thus, the T-REX was born.
T-REX: Tactical Response to Extreme Xenophobia
Technical Specs:
2 main laser cannons, 2 detachable rocket pods, 2 rotary guns, 2 heavy artillery, 2 mixed-use launchers, anti-infantry undercarriage system, and detachable anti-air defenses. Seating two pilots to share the responsibility of driving and destruction, this beast is a FORCE to be reckoned with!
More photos available on Instagram @LEGO_Stud :)
I am honored to have already earned a Committee's Choice Award at our local Bricks Cascade BrickNic for this MOC, and look forward to sharing it in full-action-glory at the next in-person convention in 2022!
He's back @ Nitroglobus and this time with 14 monochrome works expressing his devastating mood of some weeks ago, which was very painful but in the end proved healing.
A blessing in disguise? That's probably too easy to conclude afterwards, coz at the time Mihailsk made these works he felt lost. However, he describes his state of mind much better than I am able to (see decription by Mihailsk).
I am sincerely happy Mihailsk said yes when I asked him to share these personal images with us, the viewers, and to exhibit them at Nitroglobus.
The opening party will be on MONDAY, 6 JUNE, 12 PM SLT
Music by DJ Daddio Dow
Particles by Kurk Mumfuzz
Special thanks goes to David Silence for creating the excellent poster based on a work of Mihailsk & to Adwehe for the sublime light art she created specially for this exhibition. And of course to Miha for his trust in me.
dido
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Description of ALONE:
There are moments in life when you feel like you are losing everything; the laughter, the joy, in short the color disappears from your life. You are ALONE, nude, mourning about what you lost. You have to find the strength to stand on your own feet again and find the light in the darkness that surrounds you.
A week alone: me and myself. stripped of thoughts, feelings, clothes.
Absence, falling into the void, tears, sinking into myself. Dangerous balance, escape, mute crying, introversion, denial.
The images I made in the period described above are moments from a sad, lonely week.
Me in black and white.
Mihailsk
taxi to Nitroglobus: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunshine%20Homestead/38/22...
Some of us suffered some pretty devastating losses this last year, 2018, and I'm hoping that 2019 will be better. Always good to have hope and try to look up. Not always easy, but what's the alternative? (That's a rhetorical question)
A good portion of 2018 for me was spent feeling like I was in a fog, a bad dream, all alone and I couldn't get out of the depression. Things are better right now and hopefully will continue to get better.
Thanks to all of you who were there for me here on Flickr during this past terrible year. Your kind support was appreciated way more than I could ever put into words here. Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart.
Happy New Year everyone.
Looking north from a protected vantage point in the channel. A front was starting to move through, and there was a lot of moisture in the air. By summer, these gentle forms will harden into daily, torrential thunderstorms that move toward the ocean from the west while hurricanes begin to brew in the tropics and threaten us from the south and east. The coast of central Florida is highly populated, but it remains a place of bleak beauty (to borrow a phrase from a flickr friend.) Our lives here are balanced between the pleasures of sun, surf, fishing, playing and the fears of the devastating storms that will come. But here and now, it's a peaceful, warm and sultry day, with a sky that only hints at that angry balance and river that is inviting us to jump on in.
littletinperson
p.s. To all my flickr friends who have stuck with me, counseled me, talked to me, listened to me through the storms of anti-algorithmicity - the storms have passed. I found a way to let it go, and it feels really good. ciao!!
ARMaTech
Classification: Melee
Armaments:
(2) FW-LICHTEN
The Fulgur is a devastating close combat reFrame that has the unique ability to store electrical currents from the air into its shoulders and back units through Quorus catalysts. This allows it to electrically supercharge it's FW-LICHTEN claws and can use it to deal all sorts of up close lightning damage. It's a bad omen if you suddenly hear the sound lightning while inside a battlefield and by the time you've realized who you're up against, the Fulgur has already made a nice salad out of you.
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Build notes:
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reFrame Version 3.0 frame (instructions / full kit) now available
For those interested in LEGO mech building, I also have an eBook from 2015 called Mech Wars Instructional Primer. It contains some things I wrote about basic mech building, a bit about my Mech Wars universe, and all my early models from 2014-2015. If you’re looking for a resource that could help you start or even improve your mech building skills, you might find this eBook useful.
After our devastating wildfire season, this rainbow and the accompanying monsoonal rains was quite the welcome sight for sore eyes! The High Park Fire (the one near where I live) is now looking like it may be contained this weekend vs. before the change of weather when they were predicting July 31st for containment. So we are obviously thrilled, but yet more hot dry weather is still on the way so fingers crossed. The fire down in the Springs has much more work to do towards containment, please continue to send good thoughts Colorado’s way!
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Please - NO INVITES and AWARDS from now on - Thank you...
During most part of last week I've been off line due to a very painful infection in my jaw. I am still on antibiotics and when it heals I'll have to undergo a surgery. Am so blue for loosing valuable time and not having been able to study at all and am trying to get better ASAP. This flower is part of the bouqets Willem was buying during the last week to make me feel better the sweet heart... Now I've visited as many of your streams as I could and will continue visiting for another hour, and than again whenever I can. {{{HUGS}}} my friends and wishing you a superb week ahead
Wishing to all of you a splendid Monday from me and - Willem
No Post Processing used - no treatments, no cropping, and as is from the camera. The only thing added is the water mark - signature.
Loverboy Art Boutique - proceeds benefitting the JDRF
Loverboy have chosen to donate their share from the sale of all items purchased on the Loverboy Art Boutique website to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation!
This is the only artwork ever to be officially released and licensed by Loverboy, a band that creates incredible music which has inspired generations, has been touring for many years and continues to be relevant decades after they originally formed.
Loverboy Art Boutique
JDRF
Dedicated to Finding a Cure
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the leader in setting the agenda for type 1 diabetes research worldwide, and is the world’s largest charitable funder and advocate of type 1 diabetes research.
The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is a disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, but lasts a lifetime.
It requires multiple injections of insulin daily or a continuous infusion of insulin through a pump. Insulin, however, is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications, which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, amputation, and pregnancy complications.
This devastating fire was caused by a portable barbecue, sadly it could take decades to recover fully..
TKR107 Taxiing out for Departure to commence another drop mission on the devastating Palisades Fire.
After the devastating fire of April 2019, which destroyed the roof and spire, Notre-Dame de Paris closed for extensive restoration. Covered in scaffolding for years, it became the focus of a massive effort by craftsmen and architects to save one of the world's most visited cathedrals. The reopening marks not just the repair of a building but the revival of a cultural and spiritual landmark at the heart of Paris.
Many now say that visiting is difficult, with long lines stretching across the square. We were worried about this too, but ultimately, our line moved quickly, and we were inside in under fifteen minutes. Once inside, however, it felt very crowded, with groups of visitors filling almost every space.
On the parvis, the familiar sight of the twin towers and central rose window welcomes visitors again.
Inside, the restored nave glows with new brightness. The pale stone reflects light from chandeliers and stained glass, highlighting the soaring Gothic arches.
At the far end, the South Rose Window shines in vivid blues and reds, a masterpiece of medieval craftsmanship. In front, a priest sits quietly as people pass — a moment that emphasizes Notre-Dame's dual role as a sacred space and a cultural treasure.
Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, Notre-Dame is part of the UNESCO-listed Paris, Banks of the Seine. After years of restoration, it is once again open — a place where history, faith, and daily life come together in the heart of the city.
@UN Climate Conference (COP23):
Mankind is at risk of losing all this and much more !
Some facts about global warming:
Global warming is the current increase in temperature of the Earth's surface (both land and water) as well as it's atmosphere. Average temperatures around the world have risen by 0.75°C (1.4°F) over the last 100 years about two thirds of this increase has occurred since 1975. In the past, when the Earth experienced increases in temperature it was the result of natural causes but today it is being caused by the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere produced by human activities.
The natural greenhouse effect maintains the Earth's temperature at a safe level making it possible for humans and many other lifeforms to exist. However, since the Industrial Revolution human activities have significantly enhanced the greenhouse effect causing the Earth's average temperature to rise by almost 1°C. This is creating the global warming we see today. To put this increase in perspective it is important to understand that during the last ice age, a period of massive climate change, the average temperature change around the globe was only about 5°C.
Greenhouse gases are produced both naturally and through human activities. Unfortunately, greenhouse gases generated by human activities are being added to the atmosphere at a much faster rate than any natural process can remove them.
Global levels of greenhouse gases have increased dramatically since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution in the 1750s. Only a small group of human activities are causing the concentration of the main greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and fluorinated gases) to rise:
The majority of man-made carbon dioxide emissions is from the burning of fossil fuels such as coal and oil so that humans can power various vehicles, machinery, keep warm and create electricity. Other important sources come from land-use changes (ex: deforestation) and industry (ex: cement production).
Methane is created by humans during fossil fuel production and use, livestock and rice farming, as well as landfills.
Nitrous oxide emissions are mainly caused by the use of synthetic fertilizers for agriculture, fossil fuel combustion and livestock manure management.
Fluorinated gases are used mainly in refrigeration, cooling and manufacturing applications.
Global warming is harming the environment in several ways including:
Desertification
Drylands are already fragile. As they become degraded, the impact on people, livestock and environment can be devastating. Some 50 million people may be displaced within the next 10 years as a result of desertification.
The issue of desertification is not new though — it played a significant role in human history, contributing to the collapse of several large empires, and the displacement of local populations. But today, the pace of arable land degradation is estimated at 30 to 35 times the historical rate.
Increased melting of snow and ice
Perennial ice cover in the Arctic is melting at the rate of 11.5% per decade and the thickness of the Arctic ice has decreased by 48% since the 1960s.19 During the past 30 years, more than a million square miles of sea ice has vanished, an area equivalent to the size of Norway, Denmark and Sweden combined.20 The continent of Antarctica has been losing more than 100 cubic kilometers (24 cubic miles) of ice per year since 2002.21 Since 2010, the Antarctic ice melt rate has doubled.
Sea level rise
The Earth's sea level has risen by 21 cm (8 inches) since 1880.23 The rate of rise is accelerating and is now at a pace that has not been seen for at least 5000 years.24 Global warming has caused this by affecting the oceans in two ways: warmer average temperatures cause ocean waters to expand (thermal expansion) and the accelerated melting of ice and glaciers increase the amount of water in the oceans.
Stronger hurricanes and cyclones
ropical cyclone activity has seen an obvious upswing trend since the early 1970s.25 Interestingly, this matches directly with an observed rise in the oceans' temperature over the same period of time. Since then, the Power Dissipation Index which measures the destructive power of tropical cyclones has increased in the Pacific by 35% and in the Atlantic it has nearly doubled.26 Global warming also increases the frequency of strong cyclones. Every 1 degree C increase in sea surface temperature results in a 31% increase in the global frequency of category 4 and 5 storms.
Do we really want all that ?
Tetachuck Lake, Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, BC, Canada
Devastating the skyline, infiltrating the horizon, these menacing structures serve to remind society of how we are destroying the beauty of this world.
50mm f/4.0 1/4000 ISO 400
Showing his wife's weaving that's still a work in progress.
TRAMA Textiles was born out of the most desperate and devastating times of the Civil War in Guatemala when most of the men -- grandfathers, fathers, brothers, and sons, disappeared, and the women were forced to find a way to survive and support their households and communities.
Today, the 100% worker-owned association, comprising of over 400 weavers from the five regions in the western highlands and from 17 weaving cooperatives, proudly continue the ancient textile art of backstrap weaving that has sustained their culture and communities for over 1,500 years. TRAMA enables the women to produce high quality fair-trade textile goods for national and international markets.
Read more about TRAMA here and learn how you can support the women and their families.
[ San Martín Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, Centro America ]
[ Nikon D80 + AF Nikkor 50mm 1:1.4 D ]
Of the Crystal Protectors*, as powerful as the common Sprites** are, none can match the Warrior Sprite.
Sprite culture is a generally happy affair with children being taught the traditional "Leightzoar", or "Sprite games" from their start. The "Leightzoar", while quite enjoyable to the Sprites, and quite a spectacle to those outsiders who are privileged to witness them, are also intricate and nuanced aptitude tests.
As throngs of Sprites cheer the youngsters in the demonstrations of skill and the competitive individual and team events, Sprite Elders watch for particular attributes. All Sprite youth can enjoy the benefits of exceling in a particular challenge or sport, but much of their drive comes from the desire to be chosen and elevated to a "Thurnveis" or Warrior Sprite.
The desired aptitudes are generally identified by the elders by the age of 7, with few Sprites being chosen older than 10, and never older than 13. The young Sprite is then separated from society for the 17 year training known as the "Thurnselke" or Warrior's Way. Overall, less than 1% of Sprites qualify.
A fully trained Warrior Sprite is a force to be reckoned with. Their natural Sprite abilities are greatly magnified in both power and range. They learn the art of "twisting" multiple strike forms together and, most devastatingly, the wide ranged wave attacks.
A Warrior Sprite can send forth a pulse of negative energy that can instantaneously stop all life in a quarter mile diameter, or even shape the field to affect certain types of energy.
In the tavern halls, one of the most told events of fantasy warfare is the turning point of the Battle of Lily Down where a rare full battalion of Nightfiends*** were laying waste to the last defenses there. The folks of Lily Down had intentionally established their community as close to a Sprite convene as they could and, as the Battle of Lily Down turned, sought the aid of their neighbors.
A lone Warrior Sprite came in the darkest of that terrible night. Seconds later all the Nightfiends were evaporated. Seconds after that, all of the mighty Troll Brawlers**** lay lifeless. The remaining enemies tried to flee but when the dawn broke, the fair fields of Lily Down were littered with bodies. No enemy escaped.
👾 Happy 🏰 Heroclix 🏯 Friday! 🐉
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A year of the shows and performers of the Bijou Planks Theater.
* As seen in BP 2021 Day 36:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/50911279338/
** As seen in BP 2021 Day 43:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/50937170357/
*** As seen in BP 2020 Day 304:
www.flickr.com/photos/paprihaven/50547322378/
**** As seen in BP 2020 Day 331:
TRAMA Textiles was born out of the most desperate and devastating times of the Civil War in Guatemala when most of the men -- grandfathers, fathers, brothers, and sons, disappeared, and the women were forced to find a way to survive and support their households and communities.
Today, the 100% worker-owned association, comprising of over 400 weavers from the five regions in the western highlands and from 17 weaving cooperatives, proudly continue the ancient textile art of backstrap weaving that has sustained their culture and communities for over 1,500 years. TRAMA enables the women to produce high quality fair-trade textile goods for national and international markets.
Shot entirely in Guatemala, from the association's retail shop and weaving school in Quetzaltenango to the women's homes in the western highlands, TRAMA Textiles: Tejiendo la Vida de Guatemala presents its viewers with an intimate look at the women's lives, their craft, and a chance to hear their stories in their own words.
Read more about TRAMA here and learn how you can support the women and their families.
Part of my Guatemala Set
[ Pujujil II, Guatemala, Centro America ]
[ Junio 2008]
The aftermath of the devastating fire that destroyed the Copperfish restaurant and the former Cinderell'a night club earlier this week on the shoreside of Mumbles Pier,Swansea Bay,Wales,UK......Viewed from Mumbles Head after a short awkward climb suitable for younger and more agile photographers.
I believe the horrendous fire called Holiday Farm/McKenzie Fire was about 18 months before I took this picture and a bit over 20 months before I'm posting this. There is even a tiny bug that is on the daffodil. It could be a *MN* bug. That is Microscope Needed.
The flower looks daffodilish to me, but maybe a double petal variety or something. I bet one of you knows.
LOCATION: Vida & Blue River Area, McKenzie River Valley, Lane County, Oregon USA
(DSCN0832YellowDaffodilAfterHorribleFireFlickr060822)
Clifton Springs Bellarine Peninsula.
To those Flickr members and their families in Queensland and New South Wales affected by the massive floods in Australia at the moment, keep safe & I hope you are not impacted by this devastating event.
Best Wishes, Ross.
Hours after the devastating storm that wrecked this beautiful old tree I found laying across Duffins trail in Discovery bay , Martin’s photographs , Ajax , Ontario , Canada , May 21. 2022
Looking down at the front end of my bicycle
Bicycle
Hours after the destructive storm of 21 May 2022
old apple trees with beautiful blossoms
old orchard on the waterfront trail of Lake Ontario
blue sky in Squires beach
May 2022
Blossoms
Flowering trees
apple trees with blossoms
old orchard on the waterfront trail
Old orchard
Trees with blossoms
vista with colourful trees ,
bulrushes
tall grasses
the large stone block walls
system to keep the Carp from entering Duffins marsh and creek system
viewed from the bridge across the marsh in Squires beach
Having a nice walk with granny in the woods
Family
Sunset
May 2022
Shrubs
Oak tree
Trees
Stones
Reflections
Reflection
Dogwood
Orange yellow Tamarack tree
Duffins trail
blue sky
cloud cover
yellow Tamarack tree
Tamarack tree
Tamarac
American Larch tree
Beautiful Nettles and it’s flowers
Nettles
Waterfront trail on Lake Ontario
Waterfront trail of Lake Ontario
Black eye Susan’s
Colourful bird houses
Autumn
Shadows
Reflections
Garter snake
Large mushroom
Bird houses
Autumn
Duffins creek
Discovery bay
cropped photograph
closeup photograph
Martin’s photographs
Ajax
Ontario
Canada
Duffins creek
Favourites
IPhone XR
Mushroom
Large Mushroom
wildflowers
Trout lilies
Lake Ontario
Mouth of Duffins creek marsh
white Deadnetles
River
Dogwood
Woods
Granny
Favourites
White Trilliums
Duffins marsh
Duffins trail
Ferns
Trilliums
Large tree
As a response to the devastating assault launched by the infected Blacktron forces in 2020, the IDC were prompted to develop a new class of Mecha weaponry.
The R&D department was given only one instruction: *** ALL THE GUNS! ***
And thus, the T-REX was born.
T-REX: Tactical Response to Extreme Xenophobia
Technical Specs:
2 main laser cannons, 2 detachable rocket pods, 2 rotary guns, 2 heavy artillery, 2 mixed-use launchers, anti-infantry undercarriage system, and detachable anti-air defenses. Seating two pilots to share the responsibility of driving and destruction, this beast is a FORCE to be reckoned with!
More photos available on Instagram @LEGO_Stud :)
I am honored to have already earned a Committee's Choice Award at our local Bricks Cascade BrickNic for this MOC, and look forward to sharing it in full-action-glory at the next in-person convention in 2022!
Delfshaven is a captivating historic district in Rotterdam, standing as a remarkable survivor of the devastating 1940 bombing that largely flattened the rest of the city center. This unique preservation grants visitors a rare glimpse into pre-war Rotterdam, characterized by its charming canals, traditional gabled houses, and cobblestone streets. Originally established in 1389 as the port for the inland city of Delft, it flourished as a vital hub for trade, fishing, and gin distilleries, a legacy still visible in its architecture and atmosphere today. Its distinct character and historical significance make it a cherished corner of an otherwise modern and architecturally innovative city.
One of Delfshaven's most profound historical connections is its link to the Pilgrim Fathers. In 1620, a group of English Separatists, seeking religious freedom, held their last service in the Pilgrim Fathers' Church (Oude of Pelgrimvaderskerk) before departing for America aboard the Speedwell. Though they later transferred to the Mayflower in England, Delfshaven holds the distinction of being their final European port of departure, a fact commemorated by the church and a significant draw for visitors interested in this pivotal moment in American history.
Beyond the Pilgrim Fathers, Delfshaven is also the birthplace of Admiral Piet Hein, a celebrated Dutch naval hero who famously captured the Spanish silver fleet in 1628 during the Eighty Years' War. A statue of Hein stands in the district, acknowledging his important role in Dutch maritime history. The area's maritime heritage is further evident in the presence of the historic grain mill "De Distilleerketel," which once ground malt for the local gin distilleries, and the ongoing reconstruction of the 18th-century warship De Delft, offering an immersive insight into the golden age of Dutch seafaring.
Today, Delfshaven offers a picturesque escape with its tranquil canals, small bridges, and well-preserved buildings now housing antique shops, art galleries, cozy cafes, and restaurants. Visitors can enjoy a stroll along the waterfront, explore the various museums like the Distillery Museum, or simply soak in the atmosphere of this unique district that beautifully blends its rich past with a vibrant present. It serves as a living testament to Rotterdam's enduring history and its resilience through tumultuous times.
The devastating news of the 'mothballing' of the SSI Redcar steel making plant with the loss of a minimum of 1,700 jobs has revived memories of my first visit to a steelworks in China, to Anshan Steelworks, the largest in the country, on a Steam & Safaris tour to the north east of the country in 1997, and what a memorable experience. After reception formalities on 19th March 1997, the group members were invited to wander around the plant at will, but to keep away from the the molten slag loading areas of the 11 blast furnaces and the moving ladles, and to be back for lunch at 1.00pm, which included beer consumption - before heading back into the plant! Common sense of course prevailed, but what an unbelievable opportunity. This gleaming and decorated 'SY' class 2-8-2 No.0833 was one of the first members of the class that I set my eyes upon. Almost twenty years on from this a handful were still in use in industry in China, but their days were numbered. SYNo.0833 was built at Tangshan in 1974 and was last seen in operation at the works in October 2002.
© Gordon Edgar - All rights reserved. Please do not use my images without my explicit permission
My thoughts are with the people of Texas (and elsewhere down in the US) who are having to try and deal with a devastating winter storm. A few more days and their weather will be much warmer, but sadly, the damage has already been done.
Thursday, 18 February 2021: our temperature is -9C (windchill -15C) just after 11:00 am. Sunrise is at 7:43 am, and sunset is at 5:57 pm. Sunny with some cloud.
I am adding the description from one of my previously posted photos from the same visit.
"I finally got as far as the Calgary Zoo, on 12 September 2019. The last time I was there was on 26 June 2018 and the time before that had been 6 October 2015. I used to go several times a year, but the long gap from 2015 to 2018 was because of major road construction and a bridge replacement right by the Zoo. Anyway, it felt good to be back there almost two months ago.
My visit only covered a small area of the Zoo, as I usually spend a lot of time in the Conservatory, enjoying the plants and tropical butterflies. I did call in to see the Giant Pandas one last time before they leave the Zoo after their five-year visit. (The cubs were due to go back to China this fall, but now will be staying in Calgary till early 2020.) How lucky we have been to have these four amazing animals visit our Zoo. They were in an inside enclosure, full of plants - and Bamboo, of course. The Zoo had another Panda visit way back in 1988, but they only stayed for seven months. The Conservation Status of the Giant Panda is Vulnerable, with fewer than 1,800 giant pandas left in the wild.
A few hours well spent, happily clicking. Hopefully, it won't be so long before my next visit, though the west entrance does close each winter, and the north entrance is out of my driving comfort zone. It felt so good to once again be back in a place full of colour and interest.
It also feels good to have some colourful photos to post this morning, as it is a very overcast day, with a temperature of 1C (windchill -2C). It must have rained last night, then snowed lightly this morning, or vice versa. More snow forecast for tomorrow and the next day. Shortly after this September Zoo visit, we had a major three-day snow storm. I reckoned there must have been about 10 inches of snow on top of my fence and, sure enough, 10.6 inches (27 cm) of snow was recorded. Further south, in Waterton, they received 37.4 inches (95 cm) of the white stuff."
the devastating biblical and preventable disease
known as LEPROSY
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human beings treated
like animals
shunned from society
blamed for their illness
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Kalyan
Mumbai
Dr, Losack's article about
LEPROSY
here
www.kevinmd.com/blog/2022/03/leprosy-a-disease-that-turns...
Dr Losack's sites:
here
Photography’s new conscience
After the devastating fire of April 2019, which destroyed the roof and spire, Notre-Dame de Paris closed for extensive restoration. Covered in scaffolding for years, it became the focus of a massive effort by craftsmen and architects to save one of the world's most visited cathedrals. The reopening marks not just the repair of a building but the revival of a cultural and spiritual landmark at the heart of Paris.
Many now say that visiting is difficult, with long lines stretching across the square. We were worried about this too, but ultimately, our line moved quickly, and we were inside in under fifteen minutes. Once inside, however, it felt very crowded, with groups of visitors filling almost every space.
On the parvis, the familiar sight of the twin towers and central rose window welcomes visitors again.
Inside, the restored nave glows with new brightness. The pale stone reflects light from chandeliers and stained glass, highlighting the soaring Gothic arches.
At the far end, the South Rose Window shines in vivid blues and reds, a masterpiece of medieval craftsmanship. In front, a priest sits quietly as people pass — a moment that emphasizes Notre-Dame's dual role as a sacred space and a cultural treasure.
Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, Notre-Dame is part of the UNESCO-listed Paris, Banks of the Seine. After years of restoration, it is once again open — a place where history, faith, and daily life come together in the heart of the city.
Addiction to Music Kills You.
When does a person die?
A person dies when he stops changing. He resists changes. He wants to chase a past that doesn’t exist and never will. He daydreams about it. He tries to fill his senses with the memories of past, to create a fake of sense of a world that d...
many-wounds.com/addiction-to-music-how-to-stop-music-addi...
TRAMA Textiles was born out of the most desperate and devastating times of the Civil War in Guatemala when most of the men -- grandfathers, fathers, brothers, and sons, disappeared, and the women were forced to find a way to survive and support their households and communities.
Today, the 100% worker-owned association, comprising of over 400 weavers from the five regions in the western highlands and from 17 weaving cooperatives, proudly continue the ancient textile art of backstrap weaving that has sustained their culture and communities for over 1,500 years. TRAMA enables the women to produce high quality fair-trade textile goods for national and international markets.
Shot entirely in Guatemala, from the association's retail shop and weaving school in Quetzaltenango to the women's homes in the western highlands, TRAMA Textiles: Tejiendo la Vida de Guatemala presents its viewers with an intimate look at the women's lives, their craft, and a chance to hear their stories in their own words.
Read more about TRAMA here and learn how you can support the women and their families.
[ Pujujil, Guatemala, Centro America ]
[ Junio 2008]