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Built for durability versus beauty, the old fog alert station beneath the Golden Gate Bridge has stood stoically guarding the entrance to the San Francisco Bay since the 19th century. Still, there is a certain Sheng Fui about it me thinks--as the old stone building has gradually become one with its surrounding environment.
Marin County CA
This ball lasted over 13 years and survived many catches, throws and the occasional chews. Had to place it in the snow in memory of my best friend, who loved trying to find it in the winter, especially.
Taken for the "Cotton" theme for Macro Mondays. This was a Christmas gift for Cosmo. He's pretty much destroyed this "durable" toy.
The qualities that I think get underestimated quite often are durability and tenacity and a willingness to just keep at it. Time spent behind the camera is just phenomenally important.
Joe McNally
HMM!!
Loebner magnolia, 'Ballerina', j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
Bristlecone pines (Pinus aristata), the most durable living entities on this planet, are known to have achieved lifespans of several thousand years. A native of the American Rocky Mountains, these conifers are found at elevations which exceed 8,000 feet and are often found right at the timberline,11,500 feet. Colorado contains the most easterly found environments for bristlecone pines in the United States.
This is taken on Mount Evans Scenic and Historic Byway, the highest paved road in North America, a grove of remarkable trees whose gnarled trunks and knotty branches have stood here since the Roman Empire ended some 1,500 years ago. These trees are known for their ability to survive in very harsh conditions for a very long time; the oldest known specimen, which is located near Craig, is believed to be at least 2,461 years old.
Hope you all have a wonderful evening and thank your for your visit and support!
Flowers and angels are heavenly creatures…
Flowers are like winged angels,
And angels, like sunny flowers,
Are worthy of admiration and adoration,
They are not waiting for retribution and reckoning
Heaven, they are divinely pure.
Flowers and angels are heavenly creatures…
They delight us with their beauty,
Their habitat is gardens
In the huge house of the universe,
Above them the light shines from a
distant star unknown to us. (This rose is from my garden)
For a magazine I made this photo. It stands for durability and being economical. It was great fun to make this. I had to "snitch" some coins out of the piggy bank of my daughter though hahaha! Hope you like it.
Huon pine is an extremely durable wood. That is why it was prized in the 19th century for ship building. It was (and still is) very plentiful on the south west coast of Tasmania. In fact a number of early 19th century sailing ships were constructed in Macquarie Harbour on the west coast. Today, it is better known as a preferred timber for expensive furniture.
This red marker buoy was made in the mid 19th century and spent many years in service in the Tamar Channel. Considering its exposure to all weather conditions, it remains in good knick.
* If you've got a minute here's a great little article on the virtues of this amazing wood:
www.australianwoodwork.com.au/blogs/news/what-is-so-speci...
I found two old roll films in a shoe box with photos. The box moved more than five times with me and was last in the basement. Now I have developed one of the films, an Ilford HP5.
Caernarfon Castle in Wales was finished 720 years ago!
This is the original building. Guess they didn't use much MDF then.
Happy Fence Friday.
Explored: A million thanks everyone.
Durable L-plug with wire protector and regular plug.
Three black rings divides the plug in four sections : ground, microphone, left and right ( = stereo) and two black rings makes three sections: ground, left and right.
( I learn a lot from my two sons! One of them actually suggested I photograph his headphone plugs for MM)
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The Upgraded B6 Switcher: A Durable “Yard Goat”
Built: 1916 by Pennsylvania Railroad, Juniata Shops, Altoona, Pennsylvania
Retired: 1957
The addition of the Pennsylvania Railroad’s signature Belpaire firebox, superheaters and power reverse lever made this B6sb switcher one of the most modern, powerful, and efficient 0-6-0’s anywhere. The B6 class as a whole was the most successful of what the Pennsylvania Railroad called their “shifters.” Like most switching engines, No. 1670 led a career of little excitement, but great importance.
Scuttling back and forth, this little “yard goat” spent most of its life breaking down and making up new trains. Its sloped-back tender gave good visibility to the rear – an important feature on a locomotive that would spend half of its life in reverse.
The No. 1670 is one of two surviving Pennsylvania Railroad B6 locomotives and the only B6sb.
Mitsumata is the raw material of the Japanese paper & bill.
It's fiber is long, so is durable for long use.
Panorama de 5 Verticales_Corta Atalaya...Riotinto Mines....
Corta Atalaya...Un lugar emblematico donde los haya, la Historia no se olvida..
Esta aldea se construyó para la explotación subterránea de Filón de San Dionisio, que en 1907 pasaría a ser el yacimiento a cielo abierto Corta Atalaya.
En 1873, Rio Tinto Company adquirió las minas de Riotinto y planteó como problema el traslado de los trabajadores desde sus hogares hasta el puesto de trabajo y, teniendo en cuenta únicamente premisas económicas, planificó la construcción de viviendas donde ya los mineros habían construido chozas para pernoctar cerca del lugar de trabajo. De esta forma la compañía se limitó a sustituir las chozas o cabañas por edificaciones más duraderas, construyendo barriadas en el lugar elegido por los mineros. Se comenzó con la construcción de 100 viviendas, de 45 metros cuadrados, reduciendo las necesidades de alojamiento hasta su mínima expresión.
La compañía dotó a este núcleo de plaza pública, capilla, almacén de comestibles, casino, escuela, cuartel de la Guardia Civil. Esta barriada albergó a parte de la población de trabajadoras de Riotinto durante casi un siglo.
En 1970 se aprobó un ambicioso proyecto para la ampliación de Corta Atalaya, en el cual se contemplaba la destrucción de esta aldea. Un año más tarde el proyecto fue llevado a cabo y, tras alojar a los habitantes en Alto de la Mesa, El Valle o en Nerva, se demolieron todas sus viviendas.
En la actualidad, aún se pueden observar las fantasmales ruinas del colegio esta aldea, al oeste de la Corta que durante muchos años fue la mayor explotación a cielo abierto del mundo.4
Fue escenario del rodaje de la película histórica El corazón de la tierra, de Antonio Cuadri, y de la película de ciencia-ficción PROXIMA, de Carlos Atanes.5
En su avance, también fue necesaria la destrucción del antiguo pueblo de La Mina, alzándose un nuevo pueblo en su ubicación actual que se llama Minas de Riotinto.
Short Watchtower ...An emblematic place where there are ... History is not forgotten ...
This village was built for the underground exploitation of Filón de San Dionisio, which in 1907 would become the Corta Atalaya open-air deposit.
In 1873, Rio Tinto Company acquired the Riotinto mines and raised as a problem the transfer of workers from their homes to the workplace and, taking into account only economic premises, planned the construction of houses where the miners had already built shacks to spend the night near the workplace. In this way, the company limited itself to replacing the huts or cabins with more durable buildings, building neighborhoods in the place chosen by the miners. It began with the construction of 100 homes, measuring 45 square meters, reducing housing needs to a minimum.
The company provided this nucleus with a public square, chapel, grocery store, casino, school, and Civil Guard barracks. This neighborhood housed part of Riotinto's working population for almost a century.
In 1970, an ambitious project for the expansion of Corta Atalaya was approved, in which the destruction of this village was contemplated. A year later the project was carried out and, after accommodating the inhabitants in Alto de la Mesa, El Valle or in Nerva, all their homes were demolished.
Today, you can still see the ghostly ruins of the school in this village, to the west of La Corta, which for many years was the largest open-pit mine in the world.4
It was the setting for the filming of the historical film El corazón de la tierra, by Antonio Cuadri, and the science fiction film PROXIMA, by Carlos Atanes.5
In its advance, it was also necessary to destroy the old town of La Mina, rising a new town in its current location called Minas de Riotinto.
Le Cyclamen, symbole d'amour sincère et durable
Selon une des nombreuses légendes qui entourent cette fleur délicate, le roi Salomon portait une cou-ronne de boutons de cyclamens. Mais lorsque les Juifs furent déportés à Babylone, les fleurs se cour-bèrent en disant : « Quand un fils de David montera à nouveau sur le trône et que la couronne reviendra à Jérusalem, nous relèverons la tête. » Dans l’Antiquité et au Moyen Âge, cette plante tubéreuse était supposée faciliter les accouchements, et plusieurs superstitions l’accusaient aussi de provoquer des fausses couches. Depuis la Renaissance, cette fleur gracieuse, modeste-ment penchée en avant, est aussi devenue un symbole d’amour sincère et durable.
De nos jours, elle incarne au Japon le sentiment amoureux par excellence, exactement comme la rose en Occident. Graphique, dotée de pétales mauves ou blancs qui se détachent joliment sur d’épaisses feuilles sombres, le cyclamen a aussi beaucoup inspiré les artistes. Dans les scènes religieuses, les peintres flamands en dessinaient pour représenter l’amour durable du Christ. Léonard de Vinci parsemait également les marges de ses manuscrits de ses corolles.
The Cyclamen, a symbol of sincere and lasting love
According to one of the many legends surrounding this delicate flower, King Solomon wore a crown of cyclamen buds. But when the Jews were deported to Babylon, the flowers bowed, saying, "When a son of David ascends the throne again and the crown returns to Jerusalem, we will lift up our heads." In ancient times and in the Middle Ages, this tuberous plant was believed to facilitate childbirth, and several superstitions also accused it of causing miscarriages. Since the Renaissance, this graceful flower, modestly leaning forward, has also become a symbol of sincere and enduring love.
Nowadays, it embodies the quintessential love feeling in Japan, just like the rose in the West. Graphic, with purple or white petals that stand out nicely against thick dark leaves, cyclamen has also been a great inspiration to artists. In religious scenes, Flemish painters drew them to represent the enduring love of Christ. Leonardo da Vinci also dotted the margins of his manuscripts with his corollas.
Whilst no archaeological material was found in the durable, mineral and easy-to-clean interior, objects from the Chalcolithique (4,720-4,220 ybp) have been found around the site. The lower menhir may be from anywhere between 6,000 and 4,500 ybp and that whole transitional period from the end of the Neolithic into the first ages of metal looks to be valid for this site.
The cavity is 3.20 x 2.30 x 1.90 m The entrance hole is 70 cm in diameter. The outside rim is around 10 cm wide. The rock is granit and the cavity a clean cul-de-sac, so from my understanding must be considered as man made. There seem to be basins above the site and a 2.18 m high menhir stands 30m below on the same 'path'.
Unlike some of the troglodyte sepultures from a broadly similar period in Sardinia, the interior space is curved like a large bowl and, apart from the concentric entrance rim, has no lines of form or structure.
With the menhir close-by, one must expect the area to have been frequented and the great effort to make this cavity cannot have been for the creation of a secret place to hide people or objects - the outcrop is far too dominant.
Describing the acoustic qualities needs to tip from correlation to causation in that the acoustics were the aim of the site and not a by product. Why here? What is it about this section of landscape? ...
AJM 08.05.18
GWR heavy freight 3850 puts on a good display for the waiting photographers at Ketchley lane photo spot.
Attended the winter gala after a break of a couple of years. three guest locos attending from other heritage railways which made for an excellent lineup of locos. Event well attended on the Saturday due to the beautiful sunny weather. most trains were packed to capacity
3850 GWR Heavy Freight 🚂
Don't miss the powerful Great Western Railway Heavy Freight No. 3850 at our Winter Steam Gala, courtesy of the Gloucester and Warwickshire Railway. This formidable locomotive exemplifies the strength and durability essential for mid-20th century heavy freight services.
No. 3850 showcases the classic design of GWR's heavy freight engines, built to manage demanding loads across rugged terrains. Adorned in the traditional GWR livery, it stands as a testament to the industrial might of the era. Experience this giant in steam engineering as it demonstrates its hauling capabilities on our heritage track.
My durable, trusty old Pentax died today during this final drop shoot. It far exceeded the 100k shutter actuations guaranteed by the manufacturer. Thank you, my friend. Thankfully, the 50mm f/1.4 is fine and will go on another camera eventually.
Nandina or heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica) is an evergreen or semi-evergreen broadleaf shrub, which is tough and durable. This particular version is known as ‘Fire Power’ and is a very compact plant that grows to 2 or 2½ feet tall and wide. New growth is lime green in summer, and foliage becomes bright red in fall and winter. No flowers or fruit are formed. They maintain their leaves year around and are just beautiful 12 months out of the year. Add a little rain and their beauty comes shining through even more...
This photo was taken in 2013 during my previous Project 365…please visit my album for this “REMASTERED” Project 365 as I revisit each day of 2013 for additional photos to share!!
Technical Information (or Nerdy Stuff):
Camera - Nikon D7200 (handheld)
Lens – Nikkor 18-300mm Zoom
ISO – 400
Aperture – f/5.6
Exposure – 1/40 second
Focal Length – 300mm
The original RAW file was processed with Adobe Camera Raw and final adjustments were made with Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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A durable selective-fire rifle built for operations in forested and mountainous regions.
Credit goes to Beck for the Magazine, Wezzy for the optic, and SPW for the colors and logo.
Annual M.O.T tomorrow so:-
New oil and filter, check nothing has worked loose. Check lights indicators, tyres, horn. A quick wipe over with a damp sponge.
All done for the nest year.
Honda's XRV750 Africa twin is a tough bike, doesn't need much in the way of maintenance certainly nothing "High tech".
It starts every time and just runs, nothing fancy not high powered but durable. Mine is now 22 years old and still going strong.
Continuing the Sixty Sixty Coaches Dennis Dart theme, this 9.8m Carlyle Dartline example was acquired in 2010, also as a support to the three 54-plate Plaxton Pointers for Service X43 (Abergavenny-Crickhowell-Brecon-Merthyr Tydfil-Treharris-Cardiff).
She was one of a pair new to Williamsons of Shrewsbury in 1991 for Shropshire CC contracted services, including one of the town's Park & Ride contracts. Arriva's Midlands North subsidiary purchased the company's local bus contracts in 1998 and she became 799 in the fleet.
She was nearly 20 years old when she arrived in South Wales, and I believe that she did not last long with the company.
My shot from April 2011 shows her arriving at Brecon Interchange Cardiff bound, missing both an 'X' and a destination blind.
Taken on 14 April 2016 and uploaded 6 December 2024.
A brick with, for British viewers at least, a familiar name. There is a helpful article, published by the Northern Echo, giving a little history of the brick, made by Stanley Brothers and identifying other users of the "trademark" (a manufacturer of bitumen roofing felt and, from 1929, the London Rubber Company). Warning; the Northern Echo page is hopelessly infected with advertisements, all meaningless.
There we have it...
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Durable side-fed battle rifle.
Usual credits: Wylee for the colors, and Arch for the logo.
Fun fact: This is actually one of my older designs, flipped upside-down and heavily modified.
Try and guess which one it is! Are you up to the challenge?
The heavy layers of ice from the Wapta Ice field jut out over the cliffs of Mount Olive, revealing the staggering immensity, and durability of glaciers--one of the coolest products of time, cold, and ice, contrasted with the sudden burst of light reflecting off of its icy shoulders.
THE MAN WITH TWO HATS
The National Canadian War Memorial in Apeldoorn is called 'The Man with Two Hats'. Ottawa, Canada, has an identical statue symbolising the solidarity between the two countries. The two hats represent war and peace, repression and freedom, life and death, sadness and joy. In fact, many Dutch people regard the Canadians as the true liberators of the Netherlands.
Source: excitinghistory.com/liberation-route/apeldoorn-man-met-tw...
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The statue Man with Two Hats stands in Commissioners Park. An explanatory plaque contains the following text:
During the Second World War, Canadian soldiers played a crucial role in the liberation of the Netherlands. With the donation of this monument - an expression of joy and a celebration of freedom - the Netherlands pays lasting tribute to Canada.
A statue identical to this one stands in Apeldoorn in the Netherlands. The twin monuments symbolically link Canada and the Netherlands; though separated by an ocean, the two countries will forever be close friends.
Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands unveiled the monument in Ottawa on May 11, 2002, and the other in Apeldoorn on May 2, 2000.
Artist: Henk Visch
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Tulip_Festival#Man_With_Tw...
www.flickr.com/photos/rw-v/17016720309/
A little more information about the artist Henk Visch:
www.flickr.com/photos/rw-v/11134790426/in/set-72157637774...
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L'homme aux deux chapeaux - Man with two hats
The Man with Two Hats || L'homme aux deux chapeaux
In the City of Apeldoorn, The Man With Two Hats monument symbolizes many dualities. The two hats in and of themselves represent a time when to come through the war with one hat was something of a feat. It represents the end of the horrors of war but in the same vein the peace and freedom that continue to elude many countries today. It symbolizes the two countries of Canada and the Netherlands. The outstretched arms symbolize the liberation of the Netherlands and also the reaching out of country to country, people to people. The visage, one of sadness and deep meditation and also one of serenity and peace. With the donation of this monument, the Netherlands pays a lasting tribute to Canada. A statue identical to this one stands in Ottawa, Ontario. The twin monuments symbolically link Canada and the Netherlands, forever close friends.
Situé dans la ville D’Apeldoorn, le monument « L'homme aux deux chapeaux » symbolise la dualité. Les deux chapeaux représentent ce temps où c'était un exploit de sortir de la guerre avec un chapeau. Ils représentent la fin des horreurs de la guerre, mais aussi la paix et la liberté que ne connaissent toujours pas de nombreux pays aujourd'hui. Ils symbolisent le Canada et les Pays-Bas. Les bras tendus symbolisent la libération des Pays-Bas et l'entraide entre les pays et les gens. Le visage exprime la tristesse et le recueillement, mais aussi la sérénité et la paix. En faisant le don de ce moneument, les Pays-Bas rendent un hommage durable au Canada. Le double de ce monument, situé à Ottawa (Ontario), a été offert au Canada par les Pays-Bas en témoignage d’honneur. Les monuments identiques symbolisent la forte amitié entre les deux pays.
The monument, which was sculpted by Dutch artist Henk Visch, is made of bronze and measures 4.6 metres. Entitled "The Man with Two Hats" (De man met de twee hoeden), it symbolizes the historic bonds between Canada and the Netherlands.
L'oeuvre - une pièce en bronze mesurant 4,6 mètres - a été réalisée par le sculpteur néerlandais Henk Visch qui l'a intitulée « L'homme aux deux chapeaux » (De man met de twee hoeden). Elle symbolise les liens historiques qui unissent le Canada et les Pays-Bas
Source: www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/overseas/sec...
Source: www.veterans.gc.ca/fra/remembrance/memorials/overseas/sec...
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Westborough, All Saints Church. Parish church dating from Parish church. C11th with additions in the late C13th, C14th, C15th, C17th, and significant restorations 1749-52, 1811, and 1951. In 2017 the lead roof, following theft, was replaced with a steel sheet lookalike which is both more durable, and less attractive to thieves. The church is grade 1 listed. The tower dates from the 1752 restoration and the South Porch entrance, no longer in use, is believed to part of the C15th extensions.
Westborough, near Grantham, Lincolnshire, East Midlands - Parish Church of All Saints, Church Lane
June 2021
An attractive and durable plant, Tradescantia pallida ’Purpurea' (Purple Heart) is a popular trailing evergreen perennial noted for its remarkable foliage of narrow, pointed, purple leaves, 2-5 in. long (5-12 cm). Arranged alternately along thick, but fragile, purple stems, the leaves are deep royal purple above, and bright violet underneath. Blooming constantly during warm weather with small clusters of bright pink, 3-petalled, pale orchid-pink flowers. 1 in. (2.5 cm), emerge at the stem tips. Tradescantia pallida is a tender perennial which makes a beautiful groundcover. Its sprawling stems root in the moist soil, to create a carpet of ground-hugging foliage. Evergreen in frost-free areas, it dies back with mild freezes, but sprouts back in spring. In colder areas, it may be grown as a bedding annual, in a container or hanging basket, or as a houseplant.