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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.
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Continuamente acciones arcaicas que adquieren numerosos efectos reclutas disciplinados experiencias desconocidas misteriosos predecesores,
มหัศจรรย์ชิ้นส่วนคืนที่น่าเศร้าการ์ตูนสิงโตวันที่กล้าหาญวันที่ไม่สามารถเพิกถอนได้คนต่างด้าวแสดงนักแสดงกระตุ้นกฎหมายเฟิร์น,
esplorando le variazioni della faticosa storia gli sviluppi carenti inesauribili sensazioni autore ufficiale povero stregone innumerevoli idee,
tse bonahalang li bitsang libōpuoa tsa bohlokoa mehopolo e hloekileng ha ho nahanoa ka litoro tse ncha tse hlohlelletsang demoniac legends ho saena liketsahalo,
आव्हानात्मक प्रतिबिंबे लाभदायक शिक्षण विद्रोही विद्यार्थ्यांनी सवलतींना आत्यंतिक द्वैधांना जोडणारा आदर्शवादी दुराचरण,
assistance krige mirakuløse transformationer udgravning hjerte panik fundamenter tilknytninger betydning antagonist bekymringer,
心理的障害が完全に崩壊する義務的な弁護士警察干渉のプロトタイプ正当なクラス共犯を調べる崩壊集団的な態度が感じられた.
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SN/NC: Patagonula Americana L., Boraginaceae Family
CN: Pau-d`arco; Ipe branco; Guayubi; Guatuvira; Guarapuvira; Guarapovira; Guaraiuva; Guajuvira branca; Guajubira; Guajivira; Guajibira; Guaijibira; Guaiaibira; Guaiabira; Guaiuvira (Brazil); Guajuvira
Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory is a beautiful tree that produces a very durable, hard and resilient wood species with a distinctive contrast of dark and light coloration that makes the perfect choice whether for a rustic look or high end contemporary. Native to Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory trees are deciduous and have serrated leaves with white flowers. Its coloring consists of white to brown hues in the sapwood and many shades of dark browns and almost black hues in the heartwood. Its grain is a mix of irregular patterns and straight grain and finishes with a satin smooth luster. The wood is moderately photosensitive, will patina slightly as it ages. It offers a beautiful surface for varnishing and combines the appearance of European Oak and American Walnut. Guajuvira/Brazilian Hickory heartwood is dark brown or black-brown, sometimes with pink reflections, usually with abundant black veins forming beautiful designs and it is moderately sensitive to light exposure.
P. americana, conhecida por guajuvira, geralmente tem cerca de 10 a 25 m de altura, com um diâmetro de tronco de cerca de 70 a 80 cm. Patagonula americana é uma espécie pioneira encontrada em florestas primárias e secundárias. Prefere solos profundos e úmidos, mas também é encontrado em áreas pantanosas. No Brasil, esta espécie cresce desde o nordeste do Rio Grande do Sul até São Paulo. É uma madeira de lei utilizada para pisos e algumas outras aplicações nobres. Está quase extinto no Brasil. É uma linda árvore com uma bela madeira com seus veios mais escuros e mais brancos criando grandes efeitos. Muito durável formando uma graciosa árvore.
P. americana suele tener entre 10 y 25 m de altura, con un diámetro de tronco de entre 70 y 80 cm. Patagonula americana es una especie pionera que se encuentra en bosques primarios y secundarios. Prefiere suelos profundos y húmedos, pero también se encuentra en zonas pantanosas. En Brasil, se informa que esta especie crece desde el noreste de Rio Grande do Sul hasta Sao Paulo. Es una madera dura utilizada para pisos y algunas otras aplicaciones nobles. Está casi extinta en Brasil. Es un árbol hermoso con una madera hermosa con sus vetas más oscuras y más blancas que crean grandes efectos. Muy duradero formando un gracioso árbol.
P. americana mesure souvent environ 10 à 25 m de hauteur, avec un diamètre de tronc d'environ 70 à 80 cm. Patagonula americana est une espèce pionnière présente dans les forêts primaires et secondaires. Il préfère les sols profonds et humides, mais on le trouve aussi dans les zones marécageuses. Au Brésil, cette espèce pousserait du nord-est du Rio Grande do Sul jusqu'à Sao Paulo. C'est un bois dur utilisé pour les planchers et quelques autres applications nobles. Il est presque éteint au Brésil. C'est un arbre magnifique avec un beau bois avec ses veines plus sombres et plus blanches créant de grands effets. Très durable formant un arbre gracieux.
P. americana wordt vaak zo'n 10 tot 25 m hoog, met een stamdiameter van zo'n 70 tot 80 cm. Patagonula americana is een pioniersoort die voorkomt in primaire en secundaire bossen. Het geeft de voorkeur aan diepe en vochtige bodems, maar het wordt ook gevonden in moerassige gebieden. In Brazilië groeit deze soort naar verluidt van het noordoosten van Rio Grande do Sul tot Sao Paulo. Het is een hardhout dat wordt gebruikt voor vloeren en enkele andere nobele toepassingen. Het is bijna uitgestorven in Brazilië. Het is een prachtige boom met een prachtig hout met zijn donkere en wittere nerven die geweldige effecten creëren. Zeer duurzaam en vormt een gracieuze boom.
P. americana wird oft etwa 10 bis 25 m hoch, mit einem Stammdurchmesser von etwa 70 bis 80 cm. Patagonula americana ist eine Pionierart, die in Primär- und Sekundärwäldern vorkommt. Sie bevorzugt tiefe und feuchte Böden, kommt aber auch in sumpfigen Gebieten vor. In Brasilien soll diese Art vom Nordosten von Rio Grande do Sul bis Sao Paulo wachsen. Es ist ein Hartholz, das für Fußböden und einige andere edle Anwendungen verwendet wird. In Brasilien ist sie fast ausgestorben. Es ist ein wunderschöner Baum mit einem wunderschönen Holz mit seinen dunkleren und weißeren Adern, die großartige Effekte erzeugen. Sehr langlebig und bildet einen anmutigen Baum.
P. americana è spesso alta da 10 a 25 m, con un diametro del tronco di circa 70-80 cm. La Patagonula americana è una specie pioniera che si trova nelle foreste primarie e secondarie. Predilige terreni profondi e umidi, ma si trova anche in zone paludose. In Brasile si dice che questa specie cresca dal nord-est del Rio Grande do Sul fino a San Paolo. È un legno duro utilizzato per pavimenti e altre applicazioni nobili. È quasi estinto in Brasile. È un albero meraviglioso con un bellissimo legno con le sue venature più scure e più bianche che creano grandi effetti. Molto durevole formando un grazioso albero.
P. americana は、多くの場合、高さが約 10 ～ 25 m、幹の直径が約 70 ～ 80 cm です。 Patagonula americana は、原生林と二次林に見られるパイオニア種です。深く湿った土壌を好みますが、湿地帯にも見られます。ブラジルでは、この種はリオグランデ ド スル州の北東からサンパウロまで生育すると報告されています。床やその他の高貴な用途に使用される広葉樹です。ブラジルではほぼ絶滅しています。木目が濃く白く美しい木目が印象的なゴージャスな木です。優雅な木を形成する非常に耐久性があります。
يبلغ ارتفاع الجمبري الأمريكي في الغالب حوالي 10 إلى 25 مترًا ويبلغ قطر جذعها من 70 إلى 80 سم. باتاغونولا أمريكانا هو نوع رائد موجود في الغابات الأولية والثانوية. تفضل التربة العميقة والرطبة ، ولكنها توجد أيضًا في مناطق المستنقعات. في البرازيل ، أفادت التقارير أن هذا النوع ينمو من الشمال الشرقي من ريو غراندي دو سول حتى ساو باولو. إنه خشب صلب يستخدم للأرضيات وبعض التطبيقات النبيلة الأخرى. هو تقريبا منقرض في البرازيل. إنها شجرة رائعة ذات خشب جميل مع عروقها الداكنة والأكثر بياضًا مما يخلق تأثيرات رائعة. دائم جدا تشكيل شجرة كريمة.
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I like how this light yellow Mercedes-Benz (W123) from decades ago distinguishes itself from the colorless group of modern cars in the background.
To me it seems a bit odd to consider this as an old car even though it is. It might be because these were so commonly recognizable from the time I was a young adult. Its production lasted 11 model years which seems almost like forever, and their durability assured their presence on the roads for many years thereafter.
Notice that there are two Mercedes Benz autos in this photo. In addition to the subject yellow one there’s a white one sitting in traffic, visible between the old Benz and the traffic light pylon. Covering up the front end of the old one, it still looks very much like a Mercedes Benz. Do the same to the white one and suddenly that car becomes a bit more generic and anonymous, not as immediately recognizable as a Mercedes Benz. That’s a priceless quality possessed by the older model and not so much by the newer one.
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"The rusty blue truck in the image is a 1950s International Harvester model, likely from the R series, such as an R-130. These trucks are part of International's rich history in producing durable work vehicles.
It features several characteristic design elements from that era:
Body: It has a classic, rounded body shape typical of post-war American trucks, with significant rust and weathered paint suggesting a long working life and time spent in an exposed environment.
Lights: The round headlights and amber marker lights on top of the cab are common features for this model range."
Eight days ago, on 13 January 2026, I FINALLY got out for a drive, with my daughter. My last drive was on 2 December. We both were hoping to find a Snowy Owl and/or a Short-eared Owl, but we were out of luck. Very few birds of any kind, though we did see a few hawks - still have to check once I have downloaded my photos, but I think each hawk was a Rough-legged Hawk. They were taken through the windshield, so are very poor quality.
An unexpected sighting were several bees that decided to explore the outside of my car. I never think of bees being around during the winter time. They are in for a shock when our temperatures become much colder again.
On any drive we make, my daughter somehow usually manages to spot a Coyote. This time, we were lucky that there were two together. Barely visible, they were so far away.
We also saw a few barns and a couple of 'new to us' old, rusty trucks, and a very old wagon with a cow skull on the side of it. Along one of the roads on the way home, traffic was directed to turn off and wait for quite a while. An old house was being moved to a new location and the vehicle pulling it was travelling very, very slowly and cautiously.
The whole time we were out, the sky was beautiful with a low shelf cloud and different kinds of clouds along the way. Not the best light for taking photos, though, especially distant shots. It felt SO good to get out.
Today, 21 January 2026, I did a similar drive for the most part. Again, no owls of any kind. Our forecast for the next three days is for snow, so I will be hibernating. As I turned around on today's drive to head for home, all the light on my whole car's dashboard disappeared, so I had to drive home unable to see the speed I was travelling at, no GPS, etc. Complete blackness the whole drive - until I pulled into Honda! When I left Honda, all the lights disappeared again. I called in at the dealership to ask about this issue, but was told that a glitch can happen and it might correct itself. So, I guess I will have to drive it very locally and check what it does. I did not enjoy the long drive home from SE of the city, ha!
durably affixed
[Agfa Clack with inverted lens / multiple exposure / ORWO NP 20 / Adonal stand dev. / October 2016]
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The P-47 Thunderbolt was a durable and powerful fighter plane used by the United States during World War II. It had a distinctive design, strong armament, and could operate in different combat roles. Its resilience and firepower made it a valuable asset in the war.
Red and the white thing are rice cakes. It is a decoration celebrating the traditional New Year in Japan.
A Bedford MW Series 15 cwt military lorry, a reliable workhorse of mid-20th century military logistics. Designed for versatility and durability, the MW transported troops, equipment, and supplies across varied terrain. This display highlights the rugged construction, functional design, and vital role these vehicles played in supporting operations, making them an enduring symbol of military engineering.
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The concrete, while durable, will erode away long before the rock seawall. Happy Saturday for Stairs!
Refrigerated Durability's.
Idiosincriosachtaí toiseacha imeachtaí oiriúnacha forbairtí áirithintí réamhcheaptha gairmiúla drámadóirí sean,
πνευματική προτίμησα αδόκιμο ελεγχόμενο έργο μεταγενέστερες αντιλήψεις ζωντανό καθήκοντα εντυπωσιακοί παράγοντες εξαιρετικά σαρκαστικός,
проектирование изготовления непрерывный материал обоснованные мысли необычные разработки различные наблюдения,
اساليب حاذقة رائعة تتحدى الحجج التي تمثِّل المعتزجات الدوافع الدقيقة لتحليل الدوافع,
die beschmutzungen, die die mythen der kalten atmosphere des brstens des siedenden voluptuenten ununterbrochenen schauspiels der schrecklichen punkte schtzten,
os modales consumidores da actividade envexosa danan os engaños cunchas baleiras que posúen realidades insaciables, conscientes, tremores brutos,
തെറ്റായ ഉത്തേജനം പ്രൗഢോജ്ജ്വലമായ വിവേകശൂനമായ ഡിസ്പോസിഷനുകൾ കാണാവുന്ന ചലനങ്ങൾ പിടിച്ചെടുക്കുന്നു.,
表現不能の計画憂鬱な哲学の処分不忠実な声と闘う無分別な喜びを混乱させ、恣意的な判断を混乱させる不正確な理由冷凍心.
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Yes I know, not two words you might often hear together, but this little machine has proved its worth, again in the Stanway's fleet.
I took this photo in the Surrey village of Ockley when I originally collected the little bus on behalf of the company, and after an initial hiccup with a water leak, discovered when turning round after taking this photo, it made the 180 mile journey back to base in a sedate and unexciting manner. Following a re-paint and some degree of indecision regarding the layout of the colours (very little by way of beading to use) it entered service. I'm pleased to report that as I type this in 2020 it still performs a regular job each weekday.
Northern Counties bodied L108 HHV (now MIG 9497) was new to London Northern as their DNL108 after which it passed to Hedingham Omnibuses from where it was eventually bought by dealer Mike Nash ... which is where we came in.
Alien art
Science fiction ideas
How could an alien look like, a bird like? It’s difficult to anticipate that. Aliens could play with their DNA to create additional functions and / or they might replace some body-parts, made by steels, plastics, ceramics, etc., to increase functionality, durability, and replaceability.
To make sure that they exist all the time, they might copy their data daily and save. So long there is no change in current data processors, which are feelings and emotions, and guidelines created by the historical-data collection, they can process any new data the same way, so that no change would occur in their personalities. They might play with their processors and shift their selves, by adding up some new hormones, to a better and stable psychological level to control their feelings and emotions.
Feelings and emotions make us alive. Without them, we would be biological robots and could exist on earth without knowing our existence, with breathing oxygen (like electrical motors needed electricity) and doing the other functions that we normally do, but like robots. We couldn’t achieve the stage of controlling our feelings and emotions yet. We are at the hand of the nature, forming us according to its capabilities. Some aliens might be already in that stage. The life would be easier for them, and they could develop exponentially after reaching this stage. They could easily create a human being like us on any suitable planet.
We have to find the ways to control our feelings and emotions without waiting a biological change.
We kill each other. We are not always mentally stable and get mentally ill (some people are in hospitals). It is tough to change how our bodies function, but we have the teaching power of our society. We have to better educate ourselves about how we function.
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This week is all about focusing on the details. The pretty red raspberry martini was a detail of our dinner with friends I wanted to remember. 🍸
This Grand Tétras (Tetrao urogallus, western capercaillie or wood grouse in English) that I captured in the French Vosges was made to last longer than its living brothers. The species has now disappeared from France despite controversial attempts to reintroduced the bird to the Vosges forests. The French Vosges and Alps ecosystems are not hospitable to this species anymore mainly due to warming and human threats, and the greatest existing numbers are now in the Scandinavian countries, Romania, Russia and further in the north-east.
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N421SV, a Bombardier Learjet 35A, on approach to runway 24L at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario.
Serial number 35A-660 began its career as C-GLJQ with Bombardier Inc. at Dorval, Quebec on January 8, 1991.
Remnants of these durable tracks that were laid in many of our woodland areas in in this part of Kent.
Local folk have recorded Brit and Canadian army blokes that were billeted with local families and vacant houses.
The Canadian engineering regiments were responsible for the defence of Britain while the Brits were away at war. I don't think it is appreciated just how much they did for us during those dark years.
Many, many miles of this sort of track were made, probably to allow vehicular access to hidden installations that were the front lines for air defence. including, ... barrage balloons, Anti-aircraft guns and searchlights, .... and perhaps the odd NAAFI van, for sustenance while on duty.
The paths have been exposed like never before, due to recent weathering. All the rubble used to make the tracks, came from the thousands of bombed houses, ... large or small.
It is interesting to examine closely to see the type of debris that was used. Some bricks and tiles were obviously from up-market houses or mansions, and fragments of china and glass can be seen or found, that were once someone's cherished possessions until a bomb or V weapon brought all to a sudden and fragmented end.
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37401 skirts along the sea wall near Parton. The harbour wall of Whitehaven can be seen in the background.
37401 is hauling the 0918 Barrow to Carlisle on a grey and windy October morning.
This is the second time i have attempted this shot, on both occasions the weather was less than perfect. On this occasion i stitched two telephoto shots together which i hope has given the shot more impact.
The Nikon F3, Nikon's first pro-level camera with an electronic shutter, was in production from 1980 through 2001. The pictured camera is fitted with the HP High-Eyepoint prism.
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The Nikon F3 was the first professional level Nikon SLR to incorporate an electronic shutter and automatic exposure capability. Of course, the F3 provides the same high-quality materials, refined fit and finish, and durability for professional use as all F-Series cameras. Like its predecessors, the F3 was part of a remarkably broad and advanced professional camera system.
When used in the new aperture priority mode, shutter speed range is a stepless 8 sec. to 1/2000 sec. An F3HP is an F3 body with a so-called "High-Eyepoint" DE-3 prism. Compared with the original F3 standard DE-2 eyelevel finder, the F3HP has a larger viewfinder eyepiece. Actually, most of the F3s that I have seen incorporate the HP viewfinder. Of course, the F3HP viewfinder provides a 100% frame coverage, like all F-series cameras, and a large, bright image with 0.8x magnification. Nikon offered 21 interchangeable focusing screens for the F3, but for general photography, the standard K screen (with split image, microprism collar, and matte field) is satisfactory.
Back in the day, I waited years to upgrade to the F3HP because I liked my F2AS so much. However, since I, like many, had been using a Nikon FE as my second body together with the F2AS, I eventually succumbed to the desire to have aperture priority auto exposure metering on my main camera body, as well.
The F3HP, particularly without the optional MD-4 motor drive attachment, has a perfect shape, body size, and weight for comfortable and stable holding as well as all-day carrying. The F3's built-in handgrip allows a firm grasp.
One advantage of the F3 over the F and F2 is that the exposure meter is incorporated into the camera body instead of the prism. As a result, you can now change viewfinders and still keep the exposure meter. The F3HP's easy-to-view High Eyepoint DE-3 prism is perfect for most purposes, but for various specialized professional applications, Nikon offered other types, such as the DW-3 Waist-Level Finder, the DA-2 Action Finder, and the DW-4 6x Magnification Finder. Nikon even produced the DX-1 AF Finder, with an electronic focus-aid indication!
The exposure meter on/off switch is a plastic lever that is incorporated around the shutter release button. This is something of a precursor to a similar switch on the future F4 and other newer Nikon camera bodies. However, I find the switch on the F3 quite tight and hard to turn. In fact, my original switch got damaged from long use and became stuck in the off position. I had get the switch replaced at my local repair shop. Fortunately, there is no reason why the switch could not just be left in the on position during periods when the camera is in frequent use. Even with the switch in the on position, the meter circuit does not actually activate unless the film wind crank is pulled slightly away from the body and the shutter release button pushed part way down. The shutter and meter are locked off when the film advance lever is pressed into the lock position. The F3 is the first F-level camera to utilize a standard ISO shutter release thread in the center of the shutter release button, instead of the older AR-2 style connector. The shutter release button is positioned just right, in the middle of the body, and has a silky-smooth feel.
As indicated above, the F3 is the first F-series camera body to support aperture priority automatic exposure instead of just manual exposure adjustment. Simply turn the shutter speed dial to "A" to enter this mode, then adjust the aperture ring appropriately. A really cool feature of the F3 is the 80% center-weighted exposure meter, concentrated within the viewfinder's 12 mm outer reference circle area. The 80% central weighting is a great compromise between Nikon's standard 60/40 weighting and a spot meter. The 80% weight allows you to easily meter on the most important section of the image, while still incorporating some exposure information from the remainder of the frame. You can center the 80% central spot on the metering target, then hold down the exposure memory lock button on the front of the body and re-frame. However, since I personally find it uncomfortable to use the exposure lock button in this position, I usually use manual exposure mode in these cases unless I am in a rush to shoot.
The F3 viewfinder includes at the top of the frame an ADR readout of the aperture setting on all Nikon F-mount lenses that have an aperture ring (basically any pre-G lens will work on the F3). To the left is an LCD display of the automatically or manually selected shutter speed, in full stop increments. One thing that I don't like about the F3's manual exposure mode is the compact-style manual exposure indicator display in the viewfinder. When in manual exposure mode, correct exposure is shown by small +- indicators to the left of the shutter speed display. You adjust the exposure until both the + and - indicators are visible at the same time. This system, while extremely accurate, is not as clear or quick as the match needle setup in the Nikkormat EL/FE/FE2/FM3A or the three diode (-o+) setup in the F2AS/FM/FM2n system. The F3's viewfinder display is illuminated by ambient light. However, you can push a small button on the prism to electronically illuminate the display in the dark.
The F3 is the last F-series body to have manual film wind, unless you attach the optional MD-4 Motor Drive (with up to 6 frames per second performance). Starting from the F4, the F-Series evolved to built-in automatic film advance. This is great if you need to often shoot rapidly. However, if you just want a high-end film camera for slower, more deliberative shooting, manual film advance provides quieter film operation, much better battery life, and a smaller and lighter package compared with the auto-advance F4, F5 and F6. Unlike the semi-pro bodies like the FE and FM, the film advance lever on the F3 may be operated in one complete stroke or a series of shorter strokes. The F3 can be used without a battery in an emergency. Just push the mechanical shutter release lever on the front of the camera, although the mechanical shutter speed is limited to only 1/60 second. That is certainly a far cry from a full range of shutter speeds, but at least flexible enough for many situations, if needed. Nevertheless, lack of power is almost never going to become an issue. My F3HP battery and shutter have never died throughout decades of use, and a single battery seems to last forever with the camera's low power usage.
The meter coupling lever on the F3 can be locked up to allow mounting of prehistoric non-AI lenses, although most users probably converted their non-AI lenses to AI decades ago. As a pro-level camera, the F3 has a proper mirror lock-up feature for certain specialized lenses and for slow exposure times. Of course, multiple exposures on a single frame are also supported.
Since the camera has an electronic shutter, it also has an electronic self-timer, complete with a flashing red light, just like modern SLRs.
The eyepiece has the usual shutter lever, but still no adjustable diopter. This is no problem, however, since Nikon still makes screw-in diopter lenses for the F3. Actually, the F3HP works fine with diopter lenses for the F90X, F100, etc. These diopter lenses have screw-in rings that are slightly thinner than harder to find ones that are actually designed for the F3. The large F3HP viewfinder eyepiece is relatively easy to use with glasses. On the F3 without the HP prism, use diopters that are designed for the FM/FE series of cameras.
In order to use an electronic flash unit, just like the earlier generation F and F2 bodies, the F3 still requires that an accessory shoe be mounted over the rewind knob, or that a special Nikon F3 flash unit be mounted directly onto the camera in the same position. (Of course, you could also use a side-bracket flash with a synch terminal cable.) Interestingly, the maximum flash synchronization speed is 1/80 sec., slightly slower than the 1/90 sec. maximum synch speed on the Nikon F2. The new advance is that the F3 offers TTL automatic flash exposure, although the F3 can't simultaneously meter ambient light. The powerful F3-era Nikon SB-16a Speedlight is a perfect match for the camera. Newer Nikon flash units can also provide TTL flash functionality with the F3, when used with the special adapter AS-17, which also allows convenient flash exposure compensation.
If you don't have the AS-17, you can do balanced fill flash the old way, as follows. First, set the background exposure manually, with a shutter speed at or below the maximum electronic flash synchronization speed. Then set the appropriate camera distance based on the film ISO, selected aperture and guide number. Finally, fill flash is achieved by further shutting down the aperture by 1-2 stops, and correspondingly adjusting the shutter speed. You can also set the SB-16a to TTL and adjust the flash exposure down by 1-2 stops using the exposure compensation dial. The compensation dial does not adjust the background exposure in this case because both shutter speed and aperture are set manually. All that being said, for fill flash, it would frankly be easier and faster to use a more modern body such as the F90X, F100, F5 or F6, which all provide various forms of 3D matrix automatic balanced fill-flash, Nikon's most advanced flash system. The F4 also has a pretty good flash capability, but it is still one generation older pre-3D technology (i.e., no communication of subject distance from D-type lenses.)
The basic Nikon F3 and F3HP were available in black. The Nikon F3 was also available in a few special variants, all of which had the High-Eyepoint viewfinder, such as the Nikon F3/T with a titanium exterior, the Nikon F3 Press, and various limited edition models. The F3/T was produced in both champagne and black colors.
As a pro-level camera, the F3 offers the benefits of aperture priority auto exposure, basic TTL flash, and a more compact and elegant design than the prior-generation F and F2 bodies. Compared with its later descendants, the F3 does not provide such benefits as matrix (multi-segment) metering, automatic balanced fill flash, multiple exposure modes, and built-in automatic film advance. On the other hand, the core F3 is significantly smaller and lighter than those later pro-level bodies. And, when used properly, the F3's exposure metering system can be just as effective, or even more so, compared with the early-generation matrix metering systems in some later Nikon cameras. For deliberative photographers who still like to shoot film, the F3 and F3HP provide a highly-refined and relatively compact manual focus platform for the extensive universe of "Pre-G"-type Nikon F-Mount lenses.
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Thanks to their durable design, the Royce International Military made good use of the most recent model of Hover Jeep in the aftermath of the Lazarus Flu outbreak. With the most recent hoverpods, an armor reinforced frame, smoke launchers, a com package, and seating for four they proved to be very effective as both transport between RIM controlled territories across the Middle East and as for fast strikes on Scimitar and other militias. Thanks to their many utilities and simple design they are commonplace among nearly every RIM convoy.
So another vehicle! I'm really happy with the design to this and the scale is perfect next to the Hover Technical. The cool part is it sits figures with BA vests. Plus it's a Jeep, Christian won't like this at all. ;P Let me know what you all think, thanks!
Last dance of this tulip, do have a look at the amazing colours coming through in the last phase of its bloom. For my series on transience and durability.
I thought this quote was rather apt for it: “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
In rural Pitt Meadows, a vintage Fargo and Vintage International Harvester trucks feels right at home. It’s a reminder of the valley’s agricultural roots, of the families who worked the land long before subdivisions and highways arrived. Every dent and streak of rust is a chapter of local history.
Fargo Truck
• A Canadian brand created by Chrysler in the 1920s.
• Sold mainly in Canada and overseas, making them rarer than Dodge trucks of the same era.
• Known for rugged farm and utility use — survivors are prized by collectors.
• International Harvester Truck
• Built for farms and industry from the 1930s–1950s.
• International pickups were less common than Ford or Chevy, but valued for their durability.
• Rusty examples often show off distinctive rounded grilles and heavy frames
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What you are looking at, is the largest mud-brick building, in the world. Protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, it is one of the most famous landmarks in Mali. Although, to be fair, there's not a lot of famous landmarks in Mali.
The Great Mosque dominates the city of Djenné, and a lot of care and effort goes into maintaining it. Considering it's made out of mud, it's not the most durable situation for when it rains. Like the other mud-brick buildings in Mali, every year the building needs to be repaired to maintain its condition.
The first mosque at this location was built around the 13th century. Its current incarnation dates back to 1907. The mosque is only open to Muslims though, so I didn't get a chance to go inside it.
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