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NATO Allies collaborated during a search and rescue exercise in the North Sea on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, as part of Exercise DYNAMIC MERCY 2022.
French Naval vessel, FS Pluvier and personnel with the French, British, Royal Danish and Norwegian air force actively participated in the search and rescue. Rescue responders from nearby countries also responded, bringing national and civilian entities side-by-side with military units.
Dynamic Mercy promotes inter-regional and cross boundary cooperation between Rescue Coordination Centres and Search and Rescue units, military or civilian, in NATO's northern region. This also includes Partner Nations that have common Search and Rescue Region boundaries with Allies.
NATO photo by FRAN S.Dzioba
I wanted to know the usable dynamic range of my dSLRs. Here are the results of my Nikon D70 test. The results for Nikon D50 were pretty much identical. See also discussion in the strobist group.
Executive summary
Never shoot with higher ISO than 200. It is better to take underexposed shots with ISO200 than properly exposed shots at ISO800. The higher ISO will just reduce the dynamic range, whereas the same shadow details can be recovered from the underexposed low ISO shot with more highlight latitude.
The experiment
Here is how I did the test. I placed a camera on tripod and a piece of white tissue paper on the table. I set the exposure of the camera at 1/160 s and f/16, and illuminated the paper with a Nikon SB-800 flash bounced from the ceiling. I altered the light output of the flash to get darker and brighter exposures. The exposure in camera was kept constant, except for the four brightest frames, where I had to open up the aperture to f/2.8 and adjust the flash power accordingly to get every frame one stop brighter than the previous.
After having transferred the RAW images on a computer, I adjusted the brightness of each photo in the dcraw RAW converter so that the brightness of the piece of paper should be same for each exposure. That means the frame marked -1 EV was brightened one stop, -5 EV was brightened five stops and +3 EV was darkened three stops etc. I used the highlight recovery mode of the RAW converter to get the best possible amount of highlight detail from the brightest photos.
The patches shown are 100% crops from the images where the brightness has been adjusted.
Results for ISO200
At ISO200 there is about six stops of dynamic range with very little visible noise. The best dynamic range extends three stops up to +3 EV and three stops down to -3 EV from normal exposure.
Subjects more than three stops brighter than normal exposure will lose details because of clipping (at +4 EV or more). Subjects more than three stops darker than normal exposure will have visible noise. At -4 EV the noise is visible but not very bad. At -5 EV the details of the subject are barely visible because of noise, and at -6 EV the details are almost completely lost.
Results for ISO800
I repeated the same experiment also at ISO800. I was disappointed with the high ISO results.
The shadow details of the ISO800 photos were nearly identical to the shadow details of the ISO200 photos with the same exposure and same amount of light. The only effect of using a higher ISO was that the dynamic range was reduced by two stops.
That means the ISO800 mode is useless. It is better to shoot at ISO200 and underexpose the shots by two stops than switch to ISO800, expose normally and lose two stops of highlight details.
Lighting info: See setup shot.
I was lucky today. With my manual focus Canon FDn 80-200mm F4 telephoto lens, I was able to capture this couple of white pelicans in flight pin sharp. Now, my next challenge is to try capturing some flying insects.
CATANIA, Italy (March 2, 2018) French frigate FS Languedoc coming alongside in the port of Catania, Sicily pior to the pre-sail conference for NATO Exercise Dynamic Manta. Dynamic Manta is NATO's premier anti-submarine warfare exercise in the Mediterranean. NATO photo by GBRN LPhot Paul Hall.
A view of the control stand of Amtrak SDP40F No. 638 as it in Jacksonville, Florida. (Scanned from a slide)
German and Polish target observers scout for targets during exercise Dynamic Front at Grafenwoehr military base, Germany on March 6, 2018.
Dynamic Front is a U.S. Army-led exercise focusing on the integration of joint fires and allied artillery interoperability at the Grafenwoehr Training Area (Germany), Feb. 23 - March 10, 2018. The exercise features approximately 3,700 participants from 26 allied and partner nations.
REYKJAVICK (ICELAND), June, 26. 2017. Iceland and NATO Flags are waving on a warship mast as Dynamic Mongoose starts in Iceland.Dynamic Mongoose is a high-end multi-national exercise designed to sharpen existing NATO Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) skills in a deep water training area. Dynamic Mongoose 2017 showcases NATO Maritime capabilities and interoperability. This year, the exercise involves more than 2,000 military and maritime personnel from 10 NATO nations as well as 5 submarines,11 ships and 8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). NATO Photo by FRAN CPO Christian Valverde
Was lucky enough to get a shot of an Evoque for the evening. Amazing car.This one's the petrol version in Dynamic trim.Rather fast it was too....
Sigonella (ITALY) Feb 27. 2019. A Canadian "Aurora" is stationned on the apron as a U.S Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8 "Poseidon" is taxiing at Sigonella Air Station while taking part in a Combined Anti-Submarine Warfare (CASEX) mission during Dynamic Manta 2019. Dynamic Manta is an NATO Maritime Command-led exercise designed to sharpen the anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface ship warfare skills of the participating units. Dynamic Manta 2019 will be conducted in vicinity of Italy from 25 February to 8 March and include participants from 10 NATO Allies . Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States provide in total 5 submarines, 9 ASW surface ships, 6 MPAs and 11 Rotary Wing Aircraft (Helicopters) to participate in this exercise. NATO Photo by FRAN WO Christian Valverde.
REYKJAVICK (ICELAND), June, 26. 2017.HNoMS Roald Amundsen gunners open fire on fast boat threat during a Force Protection demonstration for distinguish visitors and press journalists as Dynamic Mongoose exercise kicks off. Dynamic Mongoose is a high-end multi-national exercise designed to sharpen existing NATO Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) skills in a deep water training area. This year, the exercise is hosted by Iceland, involves more than 2,000 military and maritime personnel from 10 NATO nations as well as 5 submarines,11 ships and 8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). NATO Photo by FRAN CPO Christian Valverde
NORWEGIAN SEA, June.25 2018. Maritime Patrol Aircrafts stationed on the tarmac of Andoya Air Station during Dynamic Mongoose18. Dynamic Mongoose is a high-end multi-national exercise designed to sharpen existing NATO Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) skills in a deep water training area. Dynamic Mongoose 2018 showcases NATO Maritime capabilities and interoperability. This year, the exercise involves 8 NATO nations as well as 2 submarines, 7 ships and 3 Maritime Patrol Aircraft. (MPA).NATO Photo by FRA N WO Christian Valverde.
Based on this tutorial (by Giackop) : psdtuts.com/photo-effects-tutorials/add-dynamic-lighting-...
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Dynamic Automotive - Where Customers Become Friends - for lots of videos also see: www.frederick.com/dynamic-automotive
Sigonella (ITALY) Feb 27. 2019. A U.S Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8 "Poseidon", is taxiing at Sigonella Air Station while taking part in an Combined Anti-Submarine Warfare (CASEX) mission during Dynamic Manta 2019. Dynamic Manta is an NATO Maritime Command-led exercise designed to sharpen the anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface ship warfare skills of the participating units. Dynamic Manta 2019 will be conducted in vicinity of Italy from 25 February to 8 March and include participants from 10 NATO Allies . Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States provide in total 5 submarines, 9 ASW surface ships, 6 MPAs and 11 Rotary Wing Aircraft (Helicopters) to participate in this exercise. NATO Photo by FRAN WO Christian Valverde.
Sigonella (ITALY) Feb 28. 2019. A French Navy flight engineer executes the pre-flight checks aboard a Maritime Patrol Aircraft "Atlantique 2" stationned at Sigonella Air Base, prior a Combined Anti-Submarine Warfare (CASEX) mission during Dynamic Manta 2019. Dynamic Manta is an NATO Maritime Command-led exercise designed to sharpen the anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface ship warfare skills of the participating units. Dynamic Manta 2019 will be conducted in vicinity of Italy from 25 February to 8 March and include participants from 10 NATO Allies . Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States provide in total 5 submarines, 9 ASW surface ships, 6 MPAs and 11 Rotary Wing Aircraft (Helicopters) to participate in this exercise. NATO Photo by FRAN WO Christian Valverde.
so...i haven't taken many pictures lately, and i've hardly been on flickr at all for like a month now. i thought it might be nice to upload a couple of shots, though. it's probably good to keep some kind of connection going, not just disappear completely.
sorry again for lack of reciprocity, everybody. i'm just not able to give as much attention to photography as i'd like at the moment. i hope this changes soon.
NORTH ATLANTIC SEA(ICELAND), June, 29. 2017.A crew member from a german Maritime Patrol Aircraft P3C watches over a submarine at the sea surface while conducting an anti-submarine warfare mission during Dynamic Mongoose 17. Dynamic Mongoose is a high-end multi-national exercise designed to sharpen existing NATO Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) skills in a deep water training area. Dynamic Mongoose 2017 showcases NATO Maritime capabilities and interoperability. NATO Photo by FRAN CPO Christian Valverde. 2017. GEN.Maritime Patrol Aircrafts from United States of America, Canada, Germany and France are hosted by Keflavik Air Base for Dynamic Mongoose exercise.Dynamic Mongoose is a high-end multi-national exercise designed to sharpen existing NATO Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) skills in a deep water training area. Dynamic Mongoose 2017 showcases NATO Maritime capabilities and interoperability. This year, the exercise involves more than 2,000 military and maritime personnel from 10 NATO nations as well as 5 submarines,11 ships and 8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). NATO Photo by FRAN CPO Christian Valverde0. 2017. Maritime Patrol Aircrafts from United States of America, Canada, Germany and France are hosted by Keflavik Air Base for Dynamic Mongoose exercise.Dynamic Mongoose is a high-end multi-national exercise designed to sharpen existing NATO Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) skills in a deep water training area. Dynamic Mongoose 2017 showcases NATO Maritime capabilities and interoperability. This year, the exercise involves more than 2,000 military and maritime personnel from 10 NATO nations as well as 5 submarines,11 ships and 8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). NATO Photo by FRAN CPO Christian Valverde
Photos courtesy of Missouri City
A new LED message sign, monument wall and landscaping now grace the entrance of City Hall.
Missouri City’s Successes Shine Bright in 2012
Missouri City continued its march of excellence in 2012 with an array of successful fiscal, civic, business and public safety accomplishments that kept the “Show Me City” on the list of the state’s and the nation’s premier municipalities.
Safe streets, best budgets, thriving companies, dynamic diversity, pristine parks and A-plus amenities remain hallmarks of the City, and have an impact on its infrastructure projects and retail and commercial sectors.
Showcasing the richness of our cultural, educational and economic strengths, a groundbreaking Rice University study this year found Missouri City has surpassed Houston in diversity.
“Our diversity brings different ideas and traditions to the table, and we are united in the direction of our community’s future,” said City Manager Edward Broussard. “With 20 parks, two championship golf courses, first-class amenities and rich historical traditions, we encourage everyone to discover Missouri City.”
City Council continued to provide strong leadership for citizens and staff in 2012. From left are Councilmember Don Smith, District B, Councilmember Bobby Marshall, District A, Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Wyatt, At Large Position 1, Mayor Allen Owen, Councilmember Danny Nguyen, At Large Position 2, Councilmember Floyd Emery, District D, and Councilmember Robin Elackatt, District C.
Additionally, MONEY Magazine and CNNMoney named Missouri City one of 2012’s Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in the nation for homebuyers and “we are steadfast in our commitment to remain a premier location with scenic neighborhoods, low crime, top-rated schools and expanded quality recreational opportunities,” Broussard said.
And, when it comes to living healthy lifestyles; citizens are up to the challenge. Residents and staff formed a winning partnership this year to earn a second place honor in the Healthy at H-E-B Challenge, a statewide initiative aimed at getting Texans to become active and stay fit.
Another recreational accolade was earned by the award-winning Quail Valley Golf Course, which has hosted record rounds again this year. Avid Golfer ranked the El Dorado fairway as the No. 1 “Best Value Under $50”, and No. 2 among courses in the category of “Top-5 Intermediate-Priced • $36-$50”. And, the magazine ranked the La Quinta greens No. 2 among courses in the category of “Top-5 Value-Priced • $36-$50”.
QVGC is also now the third location for the First Tee of Greater Houston, a youth development program that teaches life lessons such as the importance of honesty, sportsmanship, perseverance, responsibility and judgment.
“We all know that Missouri City is a special place and these honors reinforce what those of us who live here know,” said Mayor Allen Owen. “As we move forward, our synergistic relationship with our families and business partners will continue to make Missouri City one of the best cities in America.”
Fiscal Fitness
Strong fiscal management earned the city a Double A rating for its general obligation bonds and certificates of obligation, a high rank based on sound budget policies and procedures that give the City a bright financial outlook for the future.
For more than 25 years, the City Budget and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report have been recognized annually by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for their detail on City services and programs and the City’s financial condition. And, for the second year in a row Missouri City has earned a “Gold Star” award for financial transparency and online reporting from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Maintaining fiscal excellence is a top priority for the City, with all departments focused on the effective and efficient management of financial resources.
A police officer, left, shares safety information with a resident. Firefighters, at right, perform a vehicle extrication demonstration.
Protecting the Public
Proactive public safety programs protect, educate and engage citizens, often providing a glimpse into the work of our first responders who put their lives on the line to keep us safe.
In 2012, the Missouri City Police Department hosted a series of safety seminars, including a citywide crime prevention meeting, ensuring citizens are prepared to safeguard their families and property.
And, this year brought a significant first for the Fire & Rescue Services as they hosted their inaugural annual open house. Hundreds visited Fire Station 1 and experienced how to handle a fire hose, learned about life-saving equipment, watched a vehicle extrication demonstration, toured the firehouse and practiced fire exit drills.
Another highlight was the graduation of the 26th Annual Missouri City Police and Fire Academy. This year’s class of 27 is now qualified to join the Police and Fire Auxiliary and Citizen’s Response Team after completing a free six-week training program that took them “behind-the-scenes”. The residents learned about traffic and criminal law, CPR, firearms, and the dangers associated with fighting fires and solving crimes.
The importance of Missouri City’s public safety investment in commercial areas also is demonstrated via the new Police Mini-Station on Texas Parkway. The station serves as a daily reminder to citizens that the City is dedicated to keeping them and their businesses safe.
Business is Booming
Continuing to build a sustainable business base is critical to future growth and development.
This year, Missouri City’s commitment to private-public partnerships was recognized with the prestigious 2012 Community Economic Development Award from the Texas Economic Development Council. The “Show Me City” won the distinction for its successful bid to attract Niagara Bottling Company, the second largest water bottling firm in the United States.
In making its decision, TEDC cited Missouri City’s “team effort” in partnering with the Greater Houston Partnership, the Fort Bend Economic Development Council, Fort Bend County, CenterPoint Energy Economic Development Group and Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 to interest Niagara in opening its doors in Lakeview Business Park, located near Fondren Road and Sam Houston Parkway.
The plant is expected to be fully operational in the first quarter of 2013. When complete, it will encompass more than 356,000 square feet, with water processing, bottle manufacturing, warehousing and a distribution facility.
A few miles away in the Beltway Crossing Complex on South Gessner Road, another major company is preparing to open its doors. Ben E. Keith Foods will complete the first phase of its 500,000-square-foot facility in the first quarter of 2013. When complete, the company, which was honored in 2012 by having Beltway Road renamed Ben E. Keith Way, will be the City’s largest employer.
Other new companies choosing to locate here during the past 12 months include Twin Star Bakery, Southwest Electronic Energy Corp., Fort Bend Brewing Company, Warren Alloy/Allied Fittings, Stream Realty and Bimbo Bakeries USA.
And, to create an ongoing dialogue with the business community, the City has launched Business Briefing Breakfasts. These monthly meetings focus on economic growth and development and are hosted in the City Centre at Quail Valley. For more information on the breakfasts, call 281.403.8530.
Infrastructure Improvements
Infrastructure improvements were a priority citywide. A major accomplishment was the official opening of the City’s new $50 million Regional Water Treatment Plant, the largest capital improvement project ever undertaken by the “Show Me City”. The project was the result of an unprecedented level of cooperation among 40 government and private sector groups.
The facility, which has the capacity to store 100 million gallons of water, was built to meet regulations set by the Fort Bend Subsidence District, which mandates that groundwater withdrawals must be no more than 70 percent of total water demand by Jan. 1, 2014. By January of 2025, withdrawals must be reduced to no more than 40 percent of water demand.
During a grand opening ceremony for the plant in August, partners raised their glasses—filled with water processed at the facility. Plant engineers say the quality of the refined water should exceed that of the groundwater residents currently drink with 33 types of tests conducted each day to ensure the water is safe to use. And, in recognition of its excellence, the RWTP won the Texas Public Works Association’s Project of the Year Award for “Environmental Projects at least $25 million but less than $75 million”.
Other infrastructure upgrades completed citywide include:
*Raised medians constructions on Highway 6 and Texas Parkway. The Texas Department of Transportation managed these mobility projects that improved safety for motorists and pedestrians. The projects included the installation of new traffic signals and six Dynamic Messages Signs along Highway 6, and the installation of new turn lanes along both roadways.
*Implementation of the $2.8 million Intelligent Transportation System to help synchronize traffic signals and manage traffic flow citywide.
*A showcase Missouri City monument wall was added to the entrance of the City Hall Complex, which has been revitalized with the addition of a new LED sign and landscaping. The monument wall is the latest of several new ones that now grace major thoroughfares helping to brand and beautify the area.
*Next year, Lexington Boulevard will be extended. Plans call for a decorative traffic signal at Texas Parkway, a four-lane boulevard roadway with sidewalks from Texas Parkway to Scanlin Road, as well as drainage structures. Fort Bend County has agreed to pay all costs of the $3.3 million project through the Fort Bend Mobility Bond program.
Other key infrastructure improvements include the reconstruction of El Dorado Bridge, the installment of flashing yellow arrows along major roadways and the construction of Fire Station #5, which is being fully funded by the Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District. The station is expected to open in late 2013.
Another mobility milestone involves the METRO Park & Ride stop located in the Fort Bend Town Center at Fort Bend Parkway and Highway 6. Ridership on the service is steadily increasing, providing convenient, stress-free commutes to and from the Texas Medical Center and Houston’s central business district for hundreds of residents.
Pristine Parks
City Council followed through on its commitment to citizens that construction of the City Centre at Quail Valley and the Recreation and Tennis Center would be completed this year.
Since Missouri City’s new first-class amenities opened their doors, they have received rave reviews.
Missouri City’s premier City Centre at Quail Valley can host all of your special events.
As Fort Bend County’s premier events venue, the City Centre at Quail Valley, located at 2880 La Quinta Dr., has hosted dozens of festive occasions including weddings, business meetings, birthday parties, tournaments like the 2012 Fort Bend Chamber Challenge and an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.
To plan and schedule a function, individuals and businesses can call 281-403-8517.
Missouri City’s first-class Recreation and Tennis Center can help you stay fit with lots of fun activities.
The state-of-the-art Recreation and Tennis Center, located at 2701 Cypress Point Dr., continues to draw new members and has hosted tennis tournaments for local and regional organizations.
The Center, which was featured in the August edition of Athletic Business, has a Kid Zone, a full-size gymnasium, multi-purpose rooms, tennis courts, batting cages, the latest cardio and weight equipment, an outdoor walking trail and tennis clinics. To join, visit the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov or call 281-403-8637.
Many distinctions set Missouri City apart from other municipalities, and the City’s pristine parks are among the area’s best.
The Edible Arbor Trail, which features groves of trees and shrubs that produce edible fruits and nuts, remains a favorite. It was recognized as an innovative project this year by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society and received an Honorable Mention for “On-the-Ground Projects” from the Houston-Galveston Area Council. The trail was also featured on Ch. 13’s Hometown Live Report.
Another parks project that has been popular is the expansion of Oyster Creek Trail. The 2.31 mile pathway, an outdoor haven for residents who enjoy a scenic hike, bike, walk or jog, underwent a revitalization that added a paved bike and pedestrian trail along Oyster Creek Bayou between Dulles Avenue and Cartwright Road.
Improvements made to the Cartwright Road Bridge extended Oyster Creek Trail under the bridge and connected it to the existing trail south of Cartwright Road.
Scenes from the Snowfest Festival, left, and from National Night Out, right. Below, MCJCF founding board members kickoff the group’s golden anniversary at a VIP Reception. Pictured from left, are Michael Mouton, Councilman Don Smith, who is Founder and Chairman, Sonja Thornton, Pamela Poole, Charles Swindell and Derrick Woods.
Treasured Traditions
Annual traditions build lasting bonds citywide and this year, these successful events helped form a strong sense of civic pride:
* The 29th Annual Snowfest Festival drew more than 5,000 to the City Hall Complex and featured a tree-lighting ceremony, colorful fireworks, bicycle raffles, the world’s tallest snowman bounce house, a snow hill, a toy drive and Santa! And, the Snowfest Parade drew hundreds and featured colorful floats, local bands, community groups and trailers decorated in holiday themes.
*The July 4th Festival was a fantastic celebration in Buffalo Run Park full of fun and fireworks. Thousands of families gathered to see the sky light up with color at dusk. Children also enjoyed a moonwalk, a rock wall, and a mechanical bull.
*The Fourth Annual “Operation Thanksgiving—Stuff the Squad Car!” put the unity in community as “Show Me City” citizens, businesses and staff partnered to fill 15 police patrol cars with canned and nonperishable food items to assist area families in need. The Second Mile Mission Center, Bethel Ministry and the Powerhouse of Love Food Bank benefitted from this benevolent event.
*The Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation commemorated its 10th Anniversary with a focus on families and their core contributions to our communities. At the Community Service Awards Gala tribute, retired NBA star Charlie Ward was the guest speaker. Other special celebrations were the Scholarship Golf Tournament, Family Fun Day in the Park and Night Out, Festival Under the Stars and the One Mile of Smiles Parade.
*And, neighborhoods across Missouri City held National Night Out block parties featuring good food, fellowship and fun on the 29th annual observance of the crime prevention initiative. NNO helps neighbors get to know each other and to partner with police officers, firefighters, City Council and staff to discuss and implement measures that help combat crime.
A Bright Future
In 2012, professionals in all departments honorably represented the City with pride and were recognized by their peers in the region, in the state and across the nation. They include:
*Police Officer of the Year Jessica Berry
*Firefighter of the Year Michael Jaster
*Recreation Superintendent Shane Mize, who won the 2012 National Recreation and Park Association Rising Professional Award
*Director of Municipal Court Services Cathy Haney, who is the Texas Court Clerks Association’s 2012 Gulf Coast Chapter Clerk of the Year
*Street Technician II Lyford “Nickey” Hayes, who was recognized as Operator of the Year—Heavy Equipment by the American Public Works Association
*City Secretary Maria Gonzalez, who became President of the Salt Grass Chapter of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Inc.
*The Communications Team won the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers’ Silver Star for Electronic Report, the Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors’ second place award for Best Use of Web, the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors’ third place award for the video “Bob on Biz—LEED Certified Building”, and the group’s honorable mention award for the “Show Me Missouri City TV Website”.
*The Information Technology Team managed the installation of the Tyler Technologies Enterprise Resource Planning suite of software. It includes efficiency programs for accounting, payroll, human resources, document management, mapping, permits, licenses and code enforcement.
In 2013, Missouri City will continue to provide citizens with excellent programs and services. A committed City Council and award-winning staff will progressively move forward into the future, ensuring the “Show Me City’s” ongoing success.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed through the City’s websites: www.missouricitytx.gov and www.missouricityready.com, the “Show Me Missouri City” citizen newsletter, regular and annual homeowner association meetings, Missouri City television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T U-verse) and 1690 AM.
Families and visitors are invited to have breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner at the City Centre and to maintain a focus on fitness at the Recreation and Tennis Center. And, to make those memorable moments in life even more special, citizens should plan to host their celebrations in one of the City Centre’s elegant rooms—the magnificent Magnolia Ballroom, the amazing Azalea Room or the beautiful Bluebonnet Grille.
Schedule your next tee time at the championship Quail Valley Golf Course.
And, golfers can always enjoy a great game at the renowned Quail Valley Golf Course. For greens fees, visit www.golfquailvalley.com or call 281.403.5910.
As the City partners with the community to start a New Year together; high-standards will continue to be set and met in the “Show Me City”.
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The longer is the distance between your eyes and PC displays ,The more remarkable is the effect of 3D image in your PC display.
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA, September. 13. 2017. An Italian diver works on the outside of a submarine in an Atmospheric Diving Suit (ADS) during the rescue phase of exercise Dynamic Monarch. The ADS provides increased depth capability, capable of operating in up to 2,000 feet of seawater for a normal mission of up to six hours. NATO Photo/Released.
Lithuanian target observer scouts for target during exercise Dynamic Front at Grafenwoehr military base, Germany on March 6, 2018.
Dynamic Front is a U.S. Army-led exercise focusing on the integration of joint fires and allied artillery interoperability at the Grafenwoehr Training Area (Germany), Feb. 23 - March 10, 2018. The exercise features approximately 3,700 participants from 26 allied and partner nations.
Prompt
A dynamic comic book style illustration featuring nine superhero characters arranged in a pyramid formation, creating a balanced yet energetic composition. The central figure is a muscular male character with dark hair wearing white sunglasses, dressed in a red outfit with a green sash and crossbones on his chest, seated confidently with one hand resting on his lap while the other is placed on the shoulder of a female character beside him. He has short black hair and wears a confident expression. To his right stands a female character with long orange hair, wearing a vibrant orange costume with fiery elements, holding onto him. Above them, a female character with large feathered wings dominates the upper portion of the image, dressed in yellow and black attire with matching golden helmet and cape, her brown hair flowing beneath it. Her wings are wide open, creating a powerful backdrop that spreads from her back to frame the entire scene. On the left side, another female character with orange hair wears a blue and yellow suit with a bat-themed mask, leaning towards the central figure. In front of him, three female superheroes sit or lie in close proximity: Supergirl in a classic blue and red costume with yellow boots, Wonder Woman in a red outfit with gold accents and a Wonder emblem, and Power Girl in a white outfit with a cut-out design. To the far right, a blonde woman in a black bodysuit with fishnet stockings and high boots lounges casually. The background transitions from a cosmic blue sky at the top to a white surface below, adorned with subtle starry patterns, speckles, and nebula-like textures. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the vivid colors and intricate details of each character's costume and features. At the bottom left corner, there is a stylized signature 'PTLO' in brown cursive script, adding a personal touch to this lively and heroic ensemble.
Compositionally Challenged Week 36 is SOOC With A Twist, where we are getting to know our cameras better by trying out in-camera features.
This petunia was shot using Dynamic Tone.
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The NATO Maritime Command-led Dynamic Mariner/Flotex-19 (DYMR/FL19) is an exercise that tests NATO’s Response Force Maritime Component and enhances the flexibility and interoperability amongst allied nations. DYMR/FL19 involves ships, submarines, aircraft and personnel from fifteen allied nations converging off the coast of Spain between 8th and 18th September 2019.
Activities at sea, 14th October, on board spanish aircraft carrier L61 Juan Carlos I. Navigator on the bridge.
NATO photo by FRAN S.DZIOBA
Robin the boy wonder and two ladies in pink sports bras playing dodgeball at the 2013 Hong Kong Beach Rugby 5s, Repulse Bay, Hong Kong. For more of my rugby pictures, click here. I have more pictures from the Beach 5s, so if you played on Sunday get in touch with me as I may have taken your picture.
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NATO exercise Dynamic Manta (DYMA20) runs between Feb. 24 and March 6, 2020 off the coast of Sicily. Ships, submarines, aircraft and personnel from 9 Allied nations are converging in the Central Mediterranean Sea for advance anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASuW) training.
Photo, taken near Catania coast, on Feb. 24, 2020 shows participating surface ships and submarines posing for a photo, with FS Provence, in the foreground.
NATO Photo by FRAN S.Dzioba
I was invited by my friend Jos to tag along with his photoshoot at the Latin Deluxe Salsa dancing event by Salsa Contigo in CCOG eventspace in Duiven. It was my chance to try event photography without too much pressure, enjoy some salsa music and do something I had not done before, shooting fast-moving dancers in low light.
Lessons learned:
- Shoot with (bounced) flash and slow shutter speeds to freeze movement and show motion at the same time.
- Talk with orga and demand to be kept up-to-date on schedules and key moments
- Don't Panic.