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Victory Liner
Fleet No.: 7220
Model: 2018 Almazora Tourist Star
( MAN RR3 19.360 HOCL )
*Taken During Transport and Logistics Philippines 2018
RR74 AAA is an Irizar i6s Efficient new to AAA Coaches of Kirknewton in December 2024.
It is seen here in Edinburgh operating a tour.
Sul parapetto che protegge la sponda del fiume, un gabbiano comune (Larus ridibundus) sosta lasciandosi riscaldare dalla luce di un mattino d'inverno. La sua bellezza è semplice, come la sua eleganza essenziale. Inconsapevolmente egli celebra la raffinata e sovrannaturale capacità del Sistema Naturale di modellare gli organismi mediante criteri di esclusiva efficienza. E' solo un gabbiano, certo, ma è anche un'opera d'arte ..... ..
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Creepy old crematorium that is now abandoned, light was leaving us fast so we had to be quick. Looking at the sketchy history of this place on the internet, over 100,000 bodies were processed through this crematorium. We visited and the undergrowth was really coming through. A good end to a great day.
Another month, another tour. The Benzine tour no doubt on the name. On tour with Camerashy, Wiffsmiff23 and FlashandBlur. Countless hours driving, some iconic places visited and efficient Police and Security encountered and hid from. Not to mention lots of places sealed, trashed or locked down.
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Simple is efficient!
Love my old Zippo! Invented in 1932 by George G. Blaisdell, Zippo has now produced over 400 million of these lighters!
A more cost efficient stand mixer... Anyone for zucchini enchiladas?
Lighting:
580EX II @ 1/2 in Westcott 43" Apollo Orb camera right for key
430EX II @ 1/2 w/ orange gel in 28" Westcott softbox box camera left on wall
430EX II @ 1/8 in gridded snoot behind me on shredded zucchini
Day 65/365
The most efficient cargo transport for long distances on easy terrain. Fast and reliable.
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Inspired by the Hardware concept Art and videos and some interesting conversation with the people from Blackbird Interactive.
An early render of one of my freighter models. The initial idea for this freighter was that the length of the cargo section could varry. It got dowgraded to a simple container carryin bay. Had some fun designing this one. The hull could use a lot more work and detailing , but i'm super happy about the tires render/photoshop.
I guess now that my bricks are in boxes, moving to another place, i'm stuck uploading sketches and renders for a while!
More info, Renders and Concept Art on my website: www.renderstorm.fr
You will need a HUD to hunt and you have a choice between two packages. Let's take a look at the Efficient Elf Hud Package. For $1000L, you get the Hunt HUD, a set of Enchanted Snowman Wand, an exclusive Elf outfit with boots and hat in a variety of both male and female sizes, plus, the souped-up, Rockin' Rocket Sleigh!
All that you need for Toy hunting is the HUD. The other items are just fun add- ons for you to have. The wands have awesome visuals that are activated when finding and clicking on a Toy. The Rockin’ Rocket Sleigh is a wearable vehicle that will show the number of Toys you've collected on the dashboard!
Purchase your Hunt HUD at our Christmas Market: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/MadPea%20Mad%20City/72/125/33
"Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food." - Hippocrates
"He who takes medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of his doctor." - Chinese Proverb
Thanks a lot for your visits, comments, awards and invitations, my friends. Have a healthy day, everyone...!
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Victory Liner
( Front Bumper Details )
Fleet No.: 7220
Model: 2018 Almazora Tourist Star
( MAN RR3 19.360 HOCL )
*Taken During Transport and Logistics Philippines 2018
After my efficient arrival here in Ho Chi Minh City, I took an afternoon walk along the Saigon River and then to the Bến Thành Market. Lurid in the smog was this Lotus 'installation' celebrating the signing of a huge architectural project envisioned for District 7 of the City.
The plans are to be put into effect by the Vạn Thịnh Phát Group with the help of lots of Malaysian money. The local newspaper has it thus: "Grossing up to US$6 billion in capital, the investors plan to turn the existing vast swathe of land into a hub of unique architecture attaining international benchmarks. Saigon Peninsula is intended to serve as the city’s “green lung” in harmony with the ideal living space given its prime location where the Saigon River and the Nha Be River join."
Well, let's hope that 'lung' will not be as artificial as its kick-off celebratory sculpture.
The Stratford-upon-Avon Victorian Christmas Market for 2025, was scheduled to take place over the weekends of 29th/30th November and 6th/7th December, with a healthy amount of coaches bringing shoppers to the event. One of these vehicles seen on the 29th November 2025 was YS25 XOW, an Irizar i6S Efficient Integral coach new to Johnson, Worksop, Nottinghamshire in June 2025.
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Victory Liner
Fleet No.: 7220
Model: 2018 Almazora Tourist Star
( MAN RR3 19.360 HOCL )
*Taken During Transport and Logistics Philippines 2018
The latest arrival for Garelochhead Coaches is this integral Irizar i6s efficient, YT25 DG.
It is seen here at the depot alongside the recently arrived eVoSeti.
Efficient transport of newly built HYs. Publicity photo that also demonstrates the load-bearing capacity.
The very basic HY van was designed by André Lefèbvre (France, 1894-1964), Flaminio Bertoni (Italy, 1903-1964) and Pierre Franchiset, and introduced at the October 1947 Paris Car Salon. Throughout its entire life the design stayed almost the same. Still we can recognize some changes.
Some characteristics of the early Phase I model: split windscreen (replaced in early 1964), big sized chevrons on the bonnet (changed to shorter ones in late 1964), narrow vertical rear window with curved corners (changed to a wider square one in Febr. 1963), and semi-circular rear wings (replaced by rectangular ones in Nov. 1969).
Later models were called HY.
French HY vans kept suicide doors till the very end of production. For the Dutch market conventional front hinged doors were introduced in 1968.
Lots of vans have survived as camper or as food truck.
1911 cc (taken from TA) or 1628 cc L4 petrol engine.
C. 1450 kg.
Production Citroën H/HY Fourgon: June 1948-Dec. 1981.
Production HY Fourgon this version: 1964-Nov. 1969.
Image source:
Ron Herlaar - Citroën 80 jaar toekomst, Haakman, Naarden, 2000.
Original photographer, place and and date unknown.
(Photo was not taken by me).
Halfweg, March 6, 2024.
© 2024 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
No more blurred vision or difficulty swallowing.
No longer anxious or concerned.
Health and safety a main priority.
Special coat for rainy days.
Always hand in the coupons.
Not wasting energy trying to change.
Chores no longer tiresome.
Thinking positive (optimism not pessimism).
Better self esteem.
Always polite.
Loud noises no longer causing deep distress.
Economy drive.
Necessity not choice.
Now protecting the environment (never dropping litter on the pavement).
Never squashing snails or putting salt on the slugs.
Refuse always in correct recycle bin.
Always the same toothpaste.
Aware (but helpless).
A more confident citizen.
Acting with spontaneity (but always careful).
Take away treat on Fridays.
Waking more refreshed (now and again).
More able to taste chocolate (also on Fridays).
Always read the signs.
Always heed the signs.
Feeding the birds.
No longer wasting income on cigarettes. (but for how long?).
Following the rules at all times.
An apple a day.
Nothing vulgar.
Nothing offensive.
Nothing abhorrent.
Ques no longer causing anger.
Dreaming of a better future (but living in the moment).
Obedient.
Calm.
Positive focused and more efficient.
A donkey on a rope.....never getting the carrot.
That fence is one of the sunnier spots, so I decided to build a shelf where tomatoes can do well, and be fairly easily contained.
Some background:
Simple, efficient and reliable, the Regult (リガード, Rigādo) was the standard mass production mecha of the Zentraedi forces. Produced by Esbeliben at the 4.432.369th Zentraedi Fully Automated Weaponry Development and Production Factory Satellite in staggering numbers to fill the need for an all-purpose mecha, this battle pod accommodated a single Zentraedi soldier in a compact cockpit and was capable of operating in space or on a planet's surface. The Regult saw much use during Space War I in repeated engagements against the forces of the SDF-1 Macross and the U.N. Spacy, but its lack of versatility against superior mecha often resulted in average effectiveness and heavy losses. The vehicle was regarded as expendable and was therefore cheap, simple, but also very effective when fielded in large numbers. Possessing minimal defensive features, the Regult was a simple weapon that performed best in large numbers and when supported by other mecha such as Gnerl Fighter Pods. Total production is said to have exceeded 300 million in total.
The cockpit could be accesses through a hatch on the back of the Regult’s body, which was, however, extremely cramped, with poor habitability and means of survival. The giant Zentraedi that operated it often found themselves crouching, with some complaining that "It would have been easier had they just walked on their own feet". Many parts of the craft relied on being operated on manually, which increased the fatigue of the pilot. On the other hand, the overall structure was extremely simple, with relatively few failures, making operational rate high.
In space, the Regult made use of two booster engines and numerous vernier thrusters to propel itself at very high speeds, capable of engaging and maintaining pace with the U.N. Spacy's VF-1 Valkyrie variable fighter. Within an atmosphere, the Regult was largely limited to ground combat but retained high speed and maneuverability. On land, the Regult was surprisingly fast and agile, too, capable of closing with the VF-1 variable fighter in GERWALK flight (though likely unable to maintain pace at full GERWALK velocity). The Regult was not confined to land operations, though, it was also capable of operating underwater for extended periods of time. Thanks to its boosters, the Regult was capable of high leaping that allowed the pod to cover long distances, surprise enemies and even engage low-flying aircraft.
Armed with a variety of direct-fire energy weapons and anti-personnel/anti-aircraft guns, the Regult offered considerable firepower and was capable of engaging both air and ground units. It was also able to deliver powerful kicks. The armor of the body shell wasn't very strong, though, and could easily be penetrated by a Valkyrie's 55 mm Gatling gun pod. Even bare fist attacks of a VF-1 could crack the Regult’s cockpit or immobilize it. The U.N. Spacy’s MBR-07 Destroid Spartan was, after initial battel experience with the Regult, specifically designed to engage the Zentraedi forces’ primary infantry weapon in close-combat.
The Regult was, despite general shortcomings, a highly successful design and it became the basis for a wide range of specialized versions, including advanced battle pods for commanders, heavy infantry weapon carriers and reconnaissance/command vehicles. The latter included the Regult Tactical Scout (リガード偵察型). manufactured by electronics specialist Ectromelia. The Tactical Scout variant was a deadly addition to the Zentraedi Regult mecha troops. Removing all weaponry, the Tactical Scout was equipped with many additional sensor clusters and long-range detection equipment. Always found operating among other Regult mecha or supporting Glaug command pods, the Scout was capable of early warning enemy detection as well as ECM/ECCM roles (Electronic Countermeasures/Electronic Counter-Countermeasures). In Space War I, the Tactical Scout was utilized to devastating effect, often providing radar jamming, communication relay and superior tactical positioning for the many Zentraedi mecha forces.
At the end of Space War I in January 2012, production of the Regult for potential Earth defensive combat continued when the seizure operation of the Factory Satellite was executed. After the war, Regults were used by both U.N. Spacy and Zentraedi insurgents. Many surviving units were incorporated into the New U.N. Forces and given new model numbers. The normal Regult became the “Zentraedi Battle Pod” ZBP-104 (often just called “Type 104”) and was, for example, used by Al-Shahal's New U.N. Army's Zentraedi garrison. The related ZBP-106 was a modernized version for Zentraedi commanders, with built-in boosters, additional Queadluun-Rhea arms and extra armaments. These primarily replaced the Glaug battle pod, of which only a handful had survived. By 2067, Regult pods of all variants were still in operation among mixed human/Zentraedi units.
General characteristics:
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in main body
Overall Height: 18.2 meters
Overall Length: 7.6 meters
Overall Width: 12.6 meters
Max Weight: 39.8 metric tons
Powerplant & propulsion:
1x 1.3 GGV class Ectromelia thermonuclear reaction furnace,
driving 2x main booster Thrusters and 12x vernier thrusters
Performance:
unknown
Armament:
None
Special Equipment and Features:
Standard all-frequency radar antenna
Standard laser long-range sensor
Ectromelia infrared, visible light and ultraviolet frequency sensor cluster
ECM/ECCM suite
The kit and its assembly:
I had this kit stashed away for a couple of years, together with a bunch of other 1:100 Zentraedi pods of all kinds and the plan to build a full platoon one day – but this has naturally not happened so far and the kits were and are still waiting. The “Reconnaissance & Surveillance” group build at whatifmodellers.com in August 2021 was a good occasion and motivation to tackle the Tactical Scout model from the pile, though, as it perfectly fits the GB’s theme and also adds an exotic science fiction/anime twist to the submissions.
The kit is an original ARII boxing from 1983, AFAIK the only edition of this model. One might expect this kit to be a variation of the 1982 standard Regult (sometimes spelled “Reguld”) kit with extra parts, but that’s not the case – it is a new mold with different parts and technical solutions, and it offers optional parts for the standard Regult pod as well as the two missile carrier versions that were published at the same time, too. The Tactical Scout uses the same basis, but it comes with parts exclusive for this variant (hull and a sprue with the many antennae and sensors).
I remembered from a former ARII Regult build in the late Eighties that the legs were a wobbly affair. Careful sprue inspection revealed, however, that this second generation comes with some sensible detail changes, e. g. the feet, which originally consisted of separate toe and heel sections (and these were hollow from behind/below!). To my biggest surprise the knees – a notorious weak spot of the 1st generation Regult kit – were not only held by small and flimsy vinyl caps anymore: These were replaced with much bigger vinyl rings, fitted into sturdy single-piece enclosures made from a tough styrene which can even be tuned with small metal screws(!), which are included in the kit. Interesting!
But the joy is still limited: even though the mold is newer, fit is mediocre at best, PSR is necessary on every seam. However, the good news is that the kit does not fight with you. The whole thing was mostly built OOB, because at 1:100 there's little that makes sense to add to the surface, and the kit comes with anything you'd expect on a Regult Scout pod. I just added some lenses and small stuff behind the large "eye", which is (also to my surprise) a clear part. The stuff might only appear in schemes on the finished model, but that's better than leaving the area blank.
Otherwise, the model was built in sub-sections for easier painting and handling, to be assembled in a final step – made possible by the kit’s design which avoids the early mecha kit’s “onion layer” construction, except for the feet. This is the only area that requires some extra effort, and which is also a bit tricky to assemble.
However, while the knees appear to be a robust construction, the kit showed some material weakness: while handling the leg assembly, one leg suddenly came off under the knees - turned out that the locator that holds the knee joint above (which I expected to be the weak point) completely broke off of the lower leg! Weird damage. I tried to glue the leg into place, but this did not work, and so I inserted a replacement for the broken. This eventually worked.
Painting and markings:
Colorful, but pretty standard and with the attempt to be authentic. However, information concerning the Regults’ paint scheme is somewhat inconsistent. I decided to use a more complex interpretation of the standard blue/grey Regult scheme, with a lighter “face shield” and some other details that make the mecha look more interesting. I used the box art and some screenshots from the Macross TV series as reference; the Tactical Scout pod already appears in episode #2 for the first time, and there are some good views at it, even though the anime version is highly simplified.
Humbrol enamels were used, including 48 (Mediterranean Blue), 196 (RAL 7035, instead of pure white), 40 (Pale Grey) and 27 (Sea Grey). The many optics were created with clear acrylics over a silver base, and the large frontal “eye” is a piece of clear plastic with a coat of clear turquoise paint, too.
The model received a black ink washing to emphasize details, engraved panel lines and recesses, as well as some light post-shading through dry-brushing. Some surface details were created with decal stripes, e. g. on the upper legs, or with a black fineliner, and some color highlights were distributed all over the hull, e. g. the yellowish-beige tips of the wide antenna or the bright blue panels on the upper legs.
The decals were taken OOB, and thanks to a translation chart I was able to decipher some of the markings which I’d interpret as a serial number and a unit code – but who knows?
Finally, the kit received an overall coat of matt acrylic varnish and some weathering/dust traces around the feet with simple watercolors – more would IMHO look out of place, due to the mecha’s sheer size in real life and the fact that the Regult has to be considered a disposable item. Either it’s brand new and shiny, or busted, there’s probably little in between that justifies serious weathering which better suits the tank-like Destroids.
A “normal” build, even though the model and the topic are exotic enough. This 2nd generation Regult kit went together easier than expected, even though it has its weak points, too. However, material ageing turned out to be the biggest challenge (after all, the kit is almost 40 years old!), but all problems could be overcome and the resulting model looks decent – and it has this certain Eighties flavor! :D
ODC Our Daily Challenge: Energy efficient
My favorite and effective way to save energy is: Traveling and emerging in places worldwide through reading books :-)
New 365 Project 2022: 28.06.
Moving efficiently around orbital spaceports and also on low gravity moons, these spacecraft were a practical and popular product from Llwyngwril Space Systems. Large engines and a big magno-clamp load bed enabled a wide variety of loads to be quickly and easily shifted around loading bays and warehouses. The large area under the load bed was given over to fuel tanks, meaning that the ship only had be re-fuelled when its pilots changed shift.
With centuries of hard use, these workhorses gradually became increasingly unreliable. Obsolescence also meant that spare parts became hard to find. The crews of the ships generally replaced one of the consonants in the ships' name, due to poor rates of availability and safety.
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Inspired by this and built months ago but I've got a Lego photography backlog.
conceptships.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/lifter-from-alien-cov...
Sony A7RII Fine Art Zion National Park Autumn Winter Subway Hike! Dr. Elliot McGucken Fine Art Landscape Photography!
An important thing to remember is that even though pixel sizes keep getting smaller and smaller, the technology is advancing, so the smaller pixels are more efficient at collecting light. For instance, the Sony A7rII is back-illuminated which allows more photons to hit the sensor. Semiconductor technology is always advancing, so the brilliant engineers are always improving the signal/noise ratio. Far higher pixel counts, as well as better dynamic ranger, are thus not only possible, but the future!
Yes I have a Ph.D. in physics! I worked on phototranistors and photodiodes as well as an artificial retina for the blind. :)
You can read more about my own physics theory (dx4/dt=ic) here: herosodysseyphysics.wordpress.com/
And follow me on instagram! @45surf
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Dr. Elliot McGucken Fine Art Photography!
I love shooting fine art landscapes and fine art nature photography! :) I live for it!
Feel free to ask me any questions! Always love sharing tech talk and insights! :)
And all the best on Your Epic Hero's Odyssey!
The new Lightroom rocks!
Beautiful magnificent clouds!
View your artistic mission into photography as an epic odyssey of heroic poetry! Take it from Homer in Homer's Odyssey: "Tell me, O muse, of that ingenious hero who travelled far and wide after he had sacked the famous town of Troy. Many cities did he visit, and many were the nations with whose manners and customs he was acquainted; moreover he suffered much by sea while trying to save his own life and bring his men safely home; but do what he might he could not save his men, for they perished through their own sheer folly in eating the cattle of the Sun-god Hyperion; so the god prevented them from ever reaching home. Tell me, too, about all these things, O daughter of Jove, from whatsoever source you may know them. " --Samuel Butler Translation of Homer's Odyssey
All the best on your Epic Hero's Odyssey from Johnny Ranger McCoy!
Sony A7RII Fine Art Zion National Park Autumn Winter Subway Hike! Dr. Elliot McGucken Fine Art Landscape Photography! Sony A7R2 & Sony 16-35mm Vario-Tessar T FE F4 ZA OSS E-Mount Lens!
Continuing my railway travels in Northern Ireland in August 2014.... I discovered this 'Unique' but highly efficient and economical pairing on the Fintown Railway, County Donegal, Northern Ireland.
The Fintown Railway is the only operational railway in County Donegal. Set amidst spectacular highland scenery, overlooking Lough Finn, the railway 3M (5KM) long is a restored section of the former Glenties County Donegal Railway. It re-opened on 3rd June 1995 commemorating the Centenary of the original opening under steam power in 1895.
The legendary County Donegal Railways once had a narrow gauge network of over 200 miles stretching out to even the remotest parts of Donegal.
In the 1920's the use of diesel engines for both passengers and goods services was pioneered - which proved a great success with savings both in rolling stock and running costs. Purpose built railcars came into operation and this probably extended the railway's life by 25 years.
Facing the stiff competition from road hauliers for freight and the loss of passengers to bus services and private motor cars operations ceased on 31st December 1959.
Railcar No 18, pictured top, is an original diesel railcar of the County Donegal Railway which entered service in 1940. It is one of only six of the original Donegal Cars in existence on loan from the North West Ireland Railway Society.
Bottom is the railway's Simplex 102T diesel shunter. They are always paired for passenger services as there are no turning facilities at either end of the line. It's a straight route there and back.
Yet another amazing UK Heritage Narrow Gauge Railway set amidst stunningly beautiful scenery well worth visiting!
This "Russian Stove" fireplace is the centerpiece of this energy efficient ('off the grid') Southern Vermont home.
Designed by my uncle, this stove can heat most of the house, burning only a couple 3 to 4 inch split logs twice a day.
Key features of the design are an airtight combustion chamber (which draws air directly from the outside), and the huge mass of stone, which stores and slowly releases the heat from the morning and evening 'burn'.
The photo also demonstrates an alternative use of the stove as an indoor climbing wall :-)
Note: For more information about energy efficient living you can write Paul at myerspe@starband.net.
The most interesting photo tagged "Solar Power" on Flickr (29-Nov-2006)
Additional Notes (3-Dec-2006)
Electricity generation
2 turbine windmills
2 kinds of solar panels (rigid and amorphous/strips)
Heating/Water
Russian stove (closed chamber wood stove, thermal mass heating system)
solar water heating panels
gas powered radiant heating in the floor.
Low Energy Lighting & Appliances
Because of careful selection of lighting and appliances, the house is able to run within its energy budget almost all of the time.
After 2 years of running completely off-grid (with backup gasoline generator), installed electrical hookup, mostly used to feed excess capacity back into the grid.
More Notes:
There are 2 ways to decrease home energy use.
1. Reduce power consumption.
2. Install a renewable energy system
The first can be as simple as replacing high usage incandescent bulbs with new compact flourescent bulbs and lighting fixtures. Around here, you can buy these products at a discount thru programs sponsored by the electric company (NStar).
Another good idea is replacing old appliances with newer energy efficient models.
There is a lot of information about energy saving here :
www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/
If you are interested in solar energy or other sustainable energy generation technologies, I suggest taking a look at www.homepower.com/ a magazine dedicated to "home-scale renewable energy and sustainable living".
This site has an overview article on Renewable Energy which is relatively short and clear. www.homepower.com/files/featured/HP116_pp46-50_Casale.pdf
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Nikon D810 Fine Art Photos John Muir Country-- Kings Canyon & Sequoia! Dr. Elliot McGucken Fine Art Photography during a Breaking Thunderstorm with Majestic and Interesting Skies!
Enjoyed photographing the John Muir Country-- Kings Canyon & Sequoia in California furing a breaking storm! Also shot it all with the Sony A7r as well as the Nikon D810 and the wonderful Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens as well as the new Tamron AFA012N700 15-30 mm f/2.8-Di VC Wide-Angle Lens for Nikon F (FX) Cameras and the Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S Nikkor Zoom Lens !
I hope that you enjoy browsing through my photos and comparing and contrasting the Nikon D810, sony A7r, and the various lenses!
Long story short, you can't go wrong!
The Sony A7r and the Nikon D810 have the same sensor! While the D810 saves the RAW in 14bit lossless compressed (or uncompressed0, the A7r performs a bit of lossy compression, which I have never noticed, but which some say they have!
At any rate, I am super excited for the Nikon's next camera as well as for the recently announced Sony A7rII Mirrorless Digital Camera! Some highlights include a 42 MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor, a
BIONZ X Image Processor,
Internal UHD 4K Video & S-Log2 Gamma, and a
5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Stabilization system!
I'll be ordering mine for sure! And I have a feeling that Nikon will be releasing something epic soon--a 50mp+ camera with awesome dynamic range!
And important thing to remember is that even though pixel sizes keep getting smaller and smaller, the technology is advancing, so the smaller pixels are more efficient at collecting light. For instance, the Sony A7rII will be back-illuminated which allows more photons to hit the sensor. Semiconductor technology is always advancing, so the brilliant engineers are always improving the signal/noise ratio. Far higher pixel counts, as well as better dynamic ranger, are thus not only possible, but the future!
Yes I have a Ph.D. in physics! I worked on phototranistors and photodiodes as well as an artificial retina for the blind. :)
You can read more about my own physics theory (dx4/dt=ic) here: herosodysseyphysics.wordpress.com/
And follow me on instagram! @45surf
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Compare these D810 shots with the photos taken with the Sony A7r and new Sony 16-35mm Vario-Tessar T FE F4 ZA OSS E-Mount Lens!
After looking through my work,what do you think about Nikon vs. Sony? Do you prefer the Nikon D810 and Nikkor / Tamron / Sigma lenses /glass, or the Sony A7r and Sony Sonnar Carl Zeiss e-mount glass/lenses? I love them both! And I am so excited about the Sony A7rII !
Dr. Elliot McGucken Fine Art Photography!
I love shooting fine art landscapes and fine art nature photography! :) I live for it!
45surf fine art!
Feel free to ask me any questions! Always love sharing tech talk and insights! :)
And all the best on Your Epic Hero's Odyssey!
The new Lightroom rocks!
Join me on instagram! @45surf instagram.com/45surf
Energy efficient building with super insulation, primarily heated by radiated solar energy, heat produced by humans, household machinery, domestic electronic equipment and light fittings.
The roof is a building integrated photovoltaic system. Export of locally produced electricity during sunny days and purchase of electricity from the grid at other times.
Semi-detached houses in a tenant-owners' society with 10 dwellings.
www.kaminsky.se (website in Swedish)
AUMSVILLE, Ore. – Father-son farmers Steve and Daniel Keudell are seeing tremendous energy and water savings on their 1,600-acre vegetable farm, thanks to energy-efficient linear irrigation systems installed with financial assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). NRCS is helping farmers in Marion County convert to low-pressure, efficient irrigation systems, as part of a strategic groundwater conservation initiative in the Stayton-Sublimity Restricted Groundwater Priority Area. The new linear irrigation systems are up to 30 percent more efficient than other systems typically used in the area (such as big guns), and they save significant water and energy. Over time, these water savings reduce the strain on the groundwater priority area and allow the aquifer to stabilize. NRCS photo by Tracy Robillard, June 2015.
Ya han llegado los 12 Lion's City Efficient Hybrid que renovará parte de la flota de Baixbus Rosanbus
In 1991 a Stewart & Stevenson company was awarded a large-scale contract to manufacture the US Army's new Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV). Later all ageing medium trucks in the Army's inventory were replaced by this modern and efficient design. Since 2012 these trucks are produced by Oshkosh Corporation.
The FMTV is based on an Austrian truck, the Steyr 12M18, but considerably reengineered to be available as the 4x4 2.5-tone Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV) and the 6x6 5-tone Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV). Both models have over 90 percent of components in common such as the cab, engine, drive train, tyres, wheels, front suspension, axles, etc, and involve many commercial components. The basic LMTV is the M1078 cargo while the 6x6 base is the M1083.
The MTV family of 6x6 military trucks is powered by Caterpillar 3115 ATAAC 6.6-liter turbocharged diesel engine, developing 290 hp. It is a high efficiency and low emission unit. This engine is coupled with a fully automatic transmission. A central tyre pressure system is fitted as standard.
Some versions are fitted with load handling cranes and others have recovery winches. It is also produced as bare chassis for special bodies to be added. A machine gun mounting is provided.
Three bracketed photos were taken and combined with Photomatix to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS5.
"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
Here is the vesion 1.0.3:
Added normal map and specular on non-PBR version of the game.
Updated light FX, more efficient now.
Added an option in the game menu to turn Light FX ON/OFF
Added an option [Update] in the game menu to check its current version and get an update if necessary.
Added an option [More Games] in the game menu to... check our marketplace or get our SLURL and visit the store :)
Still no one managed to beat my score in Expert mode? Mwahaha 😈