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to my father, my grandfather, his sister and brothers and all who served our nation , thank you for ensuring that freedom is still ringing across this land
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Following an afternoon visit to Robin Hood’s Bay, near Whitby, a mate and I then made the short trip up to Saltwick Bay for a sunset shoot of Black Nab and the wreckage of the Admiral Von Tromp. The visit was planned to coincide with low tide, as access to this spot is very limited, and although we would have loved to stay longer, we had to keep an eye on of the turning tide, to ensure we didn’t get cut off.
This initial image is a more side on shot to the ‘classic’ bow view of the wreck with Black Nab behind. And although we initially had some moody light we did eventually get some light catching on the clouds; images of which I’ll share later😁.
To ensure variety in my gallery, we'll jump to the Baltic Sea again today and watch the sun go to sleep.
It was one of the sunsets that really surprised me.
When the setting sun dipped into this dark band of clouds, it was so thick that I was sure I wouldn't see it again that day. And so I had already packed up and was on the way back to the car. But with a quick glance back, I suddenly realized my misjudgment.
You can just imagine how hectic it was for me. Taking off the backpack, setting up a tripod, changing the lens and creating a photo. And all of this in what felt like 2 minutes, while the sun moved inexorably through this small gap in the wall of clouds.
Of course I couldn't worry about a foreground anymore. And so the result turned out to be a little more minimalist.
Um die Abwechslung in meine Galerie sicher zu stellen springen wir heute nochmal an die Ostsee und schauen uns an, wie die Sonne schlafen geht.
Es war einer der Sonnenuntergänge, die mich schwer überrascht haben.
Als die untergehende Sonne in dieses dunkle Wolkenband eintauchte, war dieses so dicht, dass ich mir sicher war, sie an dem Tag nicht mehr wieder zu sehen. Und so hatte ich auch schon eingepackt und war auf dem Weg zurück zum Auto. Doch bei einem flüchtigen Blick zurück erkannte ich plötzlich meine Fehleinschätzung.
Ihr könnt Euch ungefähr ausmalen, welche Hektik dann bei mir ausgebrochen ist. Rucksack runter, Stativ aufbauen, Objektiv wechseln und ein Foto kreieren. Und das alles in gefühlt 2 Minuten, während die Sonne sich unaufhaltsam durch diese kleine Lücke in der Wolken Wand bewegte.
Über einen Vordergrund konnte ich mir da natürlich keine Gedanken mehr machen. Und so ist das Ergebnis dann auch etwas minimalistischer ausgefallen.
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Last year, I had the privilege of visiting APCA, an NGO in Canelones, Uruguay, dedicated to cats and farm animals. APCA provides a sanctuary for feral, endangered, and abused cats, as well as farm animals rescued from mistreatment.
Some of the animals have endured cruelty, accidents, paralysis, cancer, and abandonment. When feasible, they are placed for responsible adoption.
The mission is to ensure they live a serene and comfortable life in a large, natural outdoor environment, with appropriate shelters and boundaries to keep them safe.
Ensuring the continuation of the species, a pair of Ring-billed Gulls (Larus delawarensis) are observed mating on the ice remaining on the lake in Hawrelak Park in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
2 May, 2018.
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The LouChara Junk Room Storage & Rug served as the muse for this photograph. Its charming shabby chic style blends wonderfully with the exquisite Swank & Co. 3 Drawer Dusty Blue Floral Accent Chest. Meanwhile, the Lalou Bed - Parisian Nights commands attention with its versatility, courtesy of an extensive texture HUD, ensuring it fits seamlessly into any setting, including this one, allowing for fantastic poses even within an ambiance such as this.
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Striped Honeyeater - in the shadows, ensuring all is safe before it goes down to to drink at a waterhole.
Scientific Name: Plectorhyncha lanceolata
Description: The medium-sized Striped Honeyeater is grey-brown above, with a grey-white head and upper neck boldly striped black, and has whitish underparts with faint streaks on the belly and undertail. The feathers of the upper breast and throat are long and pointed, giving the head a shaggy appearance. Females are browner on the back than males, with more greyish underparts, while young birds are duller and less streaked overall. The bill and legs are blue-grey and the eye is dark.
Similar species: The Striped Honeyeater is much smaller than the similarly shaped wattlebirds and has much whiter, less streaked underparts.
Distribution: The Striped Honeyeater is found in eastern Australia, mainly inland, from the Yorke Peninsula, South Australia to the coast of New South Wales, around Toukley, and north to Charters Towers, Queensland.
Habitat: The Striped Honeyeater is found in forests and woodlands, often along rivers, as well as mangroves and in urban gardens.
Seasonal movements: Sedentary; may be nomadic in drier areas.
Feeding: The Striped Honeyeater feeds mainly on insects and spiders, but will also eat nectar and other plant sugars, along with seeds, berries and fruit. It is mainly arboreal, feeding in pairs or small flocks in dense foliage, at the lower levels of the canopy.
Breeding: The Striped Honeyeater defends a breeding territory, becoming quite vigorous and aggressive during the breeding season (it is normally much less conspicuous than many other honeyeaters). Both sexes care for the young and communal breeding has been recorded for this species. The nest is a suspended cup made from grass and fibres, including emu feathers, which is lined with grass and placed at about 1 m - 6 m from the ground.
Minimum Size: 20cm
Maximum Size: 23cm
Average size: 22cm
Average weight: 40g
(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net)
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The Lightship Amrumbank has ensured safety for decades by illuminating the waters of the North Sea as a floating lighthouse. The ship served in various strategic positions, essential for the navigation and safety of countless ships in the busy shipping area.
De Lichtschip Amrumbank heeft tientallen jaren de veiligheid gewaarborgd door als drijvende vuurtoren de wateren van de Noordzee te verlichten. Het schip diende op verschillende strategische posities, essentieel voor de navigatie en veiligheid van talloze schepen in het drukke scheepvaartsgebied.
“Make gratitude your default emotion, and you will find yourself giving thanks for even the problems of life.”
-Max Lucado
While approaching this male American Bald eagle by boat on Lake George back in October, I was very disappointed to see him start that little rocking motion that I have learned to despise. The slight rocking motion is him releasing his razor-sharp talons from the wood to ensure a clean leap into flight.
I captured this shot a second or two later as he departed our company and flew into the pine trees behind him and out of sight. Since it was taken from a rocking boat and so far out, I just assumed this shot would be immediately deleted upon review. While editing, I was surprised that it was in focus and just how much I liked the tree. Most every year since 2012 I have photographed eagles perched on this tree just a bit off the mouth of Silver Glen.
Even though it hasn’t produced a leaf or needle and it has been broken and battered by storms for many, many years…it still has purpose. It supports and is the foundation of the magnificent as they use it to hunt and teach a new generation to hunt from it every year. This shot that I thought would be a throw away may well be my favorite from this year’s visit as I am so thankful for this tree and am happy to capture it.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Mid-winter of 2017 there was a snowy owl that wintered on a farm in Bradford County, PA, about an hour drive from my home. I'd already been down once or twice. One evening, about two hours before sunset, I drove down again, parking on the road near the farm where it had been seen. The snowy was maybe 200+ yards out. I busied myself with pulling out my 2x teleconverter with my 500mm lens and then slung it back out the window. Then I saw it, this short-eared owl had caught a vole and was eating it only about 30 yards from my jeep. Pretty remarkable, especially considering this was the very first short-eared owl I had ever seen! That was a very busy time for me as I was preparing for a trip to Africa and I had made only one copy of the images. Shortly after returning from Africa, the drive with images from my SEO encounter became corrupted. The drive wasn't recognized by any PC that I tried. I set it aside, occasionally pulling it out to ensure that, no, I was right, it couldn't be seen. Then last Monday, 3.5 years later, I had a memory card issue after another amazing photo op resulting in complete wipe of another amazing encounter. I purchased restoration software and magically, I was able to restore Monday's images! This weekend I thought about this device from 2017 containing the SEO images. I plugged it in, pulled up the software, and there it was. Every single image from that incredible SEO shoot was there! Three years later, my error that resulted in nearly losing photos last Monday not only restored those photos, but also so many images and memories that I had lost from three years before. Serendipity reigns supreme! Oh, and never give up and NEVER EVER throw away a memory card. A blog is forthcoming. January 2017
To ensure the safe operation of the looming shuttle, the air operated wings and blade of DSRC X900091 are cutting away, widening the big Lyman drift from the railhead. They will hustle away after clearing the end of it and head on to the next sizeable drift that needs to be vanquished.
Faster than a speeding turtle.
ensures that his building merges with its surroundings!
Every twist and turn on yesterday's walk produced new treasures!
View LARGE on Black to fully appreciate!
Under tow at Shannon. You can just see in this image the tail support, with two wheels, used to ensure the aircraft did not tip backwards when loading and unloading.
With heartfelt and genuine thanks for your kind visit. Have a wonderful and beautiful day, be well, keep your eyes open, appreciate the beauty surrounding you, enjoy creating, stay safe and laugh often! ❤️❤️❤️
... ensure everything in your frame is acceptably sharp?
Do you focus to infinity? Do you focus on the bottom third of the frame? Or do you have a cheat-sheet with a list of hyperfocal distances based on the effective focal length and aperture?
Mind sharing with me?
Current home of the London Assembly:
"Examining decisions and actions to ensure promises to Londoners are delivered.
That is the job of the 25 London Assembly Members, who you elect at the same time as the Mayor. Eleven represent the whole capital and 14 are elected by constituencies. As the most powerful directly-elected politician in the UK, it is important the Mayor is held publicly and democratically accountable.
The Assembly has a Chair and Deputy Chair, who are each elected by Members for a one-year term in April."
www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/what-london-assembly-does/ab...
The building opened in 2012 and was previously an exhibition centre for sustainable architecture, known as The Crystal. Built and opened by Siemens, it was the first building in the world to reach the highest sustainability award level (see LEED and BREEAM). It was bought by the GLA in 2019 for the docklands redevelopment project.
The building is situated next to the redeveloped Royal Victoria Dock in Canning Town.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Hall,_London_(Newham)
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100x: The 2024 Edition
67/100 London landmarks by night
Apologies for the multiple posts, I don't usually like to spam people's feeds but the mathematically sound will have worked out that there are not enough days left in the year for me to complete this challenge at my current posting rate of one per day..
Excerpt from the plaque:
“Squat and Run”: I have a friend with whom I frequently engage in philosophical banter. This led to an almost year-long, weekly discussion about the components of the human decision-making process. Quite deep and at many times almost overwhelming. We did at times reach out to others that we respected to ensure we were on the right track. The simple, yet complex conclusion finally made some sense, to us at least.
It felt as though there were three key tensions that required contemplation to make the best decision at any given time; the intellectual, the emotional and the intuitive. The intellectual is the fact-based element. Can I afford this, with this plan work out, does it make good business sense? The emotional refers to what others may think or believe. They recommend me not doing it, they will think I’m crazy, they think it’s a waste of time. And then there is the intuitive, the gut feeling. The one based on our life experience, out inner voice. Being aware of all three seems to be the critical component in making a good decision at a given time.
Squatting refers to the time when one is in rest, contemplative and aware. Run is what one can do better after having rested.
The letters placed on the base of the sculpture hold our thoughts on this subject. To unravel them, face the sculpture where the letters have a gap. Start with the third letter on the right and continue with each third letter thereafter. Ten words will be uncovered that sum up our simple approach to making the best decision you can, at a given moment.
Created from a Canadian granite slab, Queenston Limestone and bronze lettering.
The salmon migrate in droves through the bays to the rivers. At dawn, the fishing boats are densely packed in front of the estuaries.
Very extreme here. On the right-hand side of the bay is the Solomon Gulch Fish Hatchery.
Solomon Gulch Hatchery presents a unique opportunity to observe one of Alaska’s largest fisheries enhancement programs. The hatchery is owned by the Valdez Fisheries Development Association Inc., and was completed in 1983. It mission is to ensure sufficient numbers of wild salmon return each year to increase the harvests of both sport and commercial fisheries in the Valdez area. The facility is permitted to incubate, rear and release 270 million pink salmon, and 2 million Coho salmon annually. This production capacity provides for an impressive release of 250 million pink salmon fry and 1.8 million Coho salmon smolts each year. The hatchery is located across the bay on Dayville Road, en route to the Allison Point camping and fishing area.
Bears, eagles, seagulls, sea lions and sea otters can be found feeding on the returning salmon. Fishermen of all types, may also be observed harvesting the pink and coho salmon near the hatchery. However, sport fishing is prohibited within 300 feet of the weir and fish ladder and within the brood pond area.
Very extreme here. On the right-hand side of the bay is the Solomon Gulch Fish Hatchery.
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At the Ash River Visitor Center in Voyageurs National Park with a view extending to the northwest taking in the setting at a dock on the Kabetogama Lake. My thought in composing this image had been to use the canoe and dock and then have a layered approach to the outcropping beyond with the lake waters leading up to the more distant shoreline with trees. The overcast skies I tried to minimize as I felt they really didn't add much to the image and were more of a negative space. But I did though work to expose the image to not blow any highlights there and add ensure details in the clouds were brought out.
Dhub, Glòries, Barcelona.
El Museo del Diseño de Barcelona (oficialmente en catalán: Museu del Disseny de Barcelona) es un museo dependiente del Instituto de Cultura de Barcelona que se origina a partir de la integración de las colecciones del Museo de las Artes Decorativas, el Museo de Cerámica, el Museo Textil y de Indumentaria y el Gabinete de las Artes Gráficas. El museo está ubicado en el edificio del Disseny Hub Barcelona, en la Plaza de las Glorias, compartiendo sede con el Fomento de las Artes y del Diseño (FAD) y el Barcelona Centro de Diseño (BCD), dos instituciones pioneras en la promoción y el desarrollo del diseño en Cataluña.
El edificio, de 29.351 m², se compone de dos partes: una subterránea (aprovechando el cambio de nivel provocado por la urbanización de la pl.de las Glorias) y otra que emerge sobre el nivel 14,50 metros. Esta última es un paralelepípedo cortado en sesgos con la misma anchura que la calle Ávila, haciendo de final y de indicador de la relación Ensanche-plaza sin cerrar las vistas del gran parque central. La cubierta del subterráneo tiene el tratamiento y el uso de espacio público, relacionado, por tanto, con el futuro proyecto de la plaza de las Glorias. La alfombra verde es uno de los componentes primordiales, con elementos naturales o artificiales que garanticen la sostenibilidad y el fácil mantenimiento.
Incluye un bar restaurante, ofreciendo un atractivo en el espacio público. El lago actúa como un subrayado compositivo relacionando los diversos niveles.
The Barcelona Design Museum (officially in Catalan: Museu del Disseny de Barcelona) is a museum under the auspices of the Barcelona Institute of Culture. It originated from the integration of the collections of the Museum of Decorative Arts, the Ceramics Museum, the Textile and Clothing Museum, and the Graphic Arts Cabinet. The museum is located in the Disseny Hub Barcelona building, in Plaça de les Glòries, sharing the premises with the Foment de les Arts i del Disse (FAD) and the Barcelona Design Centre (BCD), two pioneering institutions in the promotion and development of design in Catalonia.
The 29,351 m² building comprises two parts: an underground section (taking advantage of the change in level caused by the urban development of Plaça de les Glòries) and an above-ground section 14.50 meters above ground. The latter is a parallelepiped cut at an angle, the same width as Ávila Street, serving as both a boundary and a marker of the relationship between the Ensanche district and the plaza, without obstructing views of the large central park. The underground roof is treated and used as a public space, thus connecting it to the future Plaça de les Glòries project. The green space is a key component, incorporating natural and artificial elements to ensure sustainability and easy maintenance.
It includes a bar and restaurant, adding an attractive element to the public space. The lake acts as a compositional focal point, linking the different levels.
Bruce Wayne fights crime as Gotham City's feared vigilante, their vigilant protector, their Dark Knight, their Batman.
The centerpiece of the collection, The Batman was the most important character to get right. I gave him a sense of bulk; a looming presence. He stands head and shoulders over most of the other characters in stature and in the height of his Crime Alley base stand. But also I wanted to give him emotion. His head is turned downward, facing his past, to reinvigorate the purpose of his vigilante mission.
Batman was surprisingly one of the easiest characters to build. His body was not challenging to construct, say in comparison to Joker, and really only his head was rather tough to pin down. I went though many different cowl ears and additionally I constantly altered the eyebrows to give him an increasingly angry appearance.
I custom made the cape, to avoid all the issues that come with official Lego capes (limited selection, discoloration, extremely expensive, poor sizes etc.), as well as ensure the style was to my liking. It was made to be exceptionally long, to give him a flowing appearance.
His belt was another key section, and my favorite area of the figure. I made it rather large, purposefully, to give the impression of preparation--that being Batman is ready for anything. It holds visible (perfectly scaled!) minifigure batarangs and a grappling gun and utilizes minifigure backpacks for pouches. I had at one point recolored the belt design in yellow for a Jason Todd Robin suit; although the character was pulled from the collection last minute.
I must say I'm particularity pleased with how the Batman turned out. Out of all the characters, that makes him the likely-est to not get smashed!
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Loud and Clear - Anna's Hummingbird ensuring his war cries are heard loud and clear.
Who knew a teleconverter could work so well on a zoom lens? I'm very happy as a teleconverter on a zoom offers so much flexibility and I noticed no degradation in quality or AF speed.
Species: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)
Location: Santa Clara County, CA, USA
Equipment: Canon EOS R5 + EF 100-400 ii + EF 1.4x III, Handheld
Settings: 1/160s, ISO: 800, f/8 @896mm (APS-C Mode), Electronic Shutter
It is a typical Irish stone tower mill, with a moveable cap turned by means of an automatic fantail, ensuring that the sails always faced into the wind. When the wind blows directly onto the sails the blades or vanes of the fantail are not moved. However, if the wind veers, it catches the blades and the whole cap turns on an iron ring or ‘curb’, bringing the sails back into the wind. As well as the ground floor the mill has three storeys – a ‘drive’ floor, ‘stone’ floor and ‘hopper’ floor, from the first to third level respectively. The rotating cap sits above the hopper floor. Three pairs of millstones sit at the ‘stone’ floor – one set for making wheatmeal, one for shelling the grains of corn (a process which separated the useless ‘hulls’ from the valuable ‘seeds’ or grain) and a set for grinding grains into oatmeal. The power of the wind is transmitted back from the sails or ‘sweeps’ by means of the central ‘windshaft’ passing back into the cap. On the inner end of the rotating windshaft is the ‘brake wheel’ which drives a bevel gearwheel or ‘wallower’ perched on top of the main (vertical) driveshaft. This power turns the three sets of grinding stones below. The sails would have been covered with canvas sailcloth. The amount of sailcloth used determined the amount of power and this would have been adjusted from within the cap, even while the sails were turning, to suit the particular grinding requirements at any given time. Ballycopeland produced oatmeal and wheatmeal for human consumption, as well as animal feed such as shelled and bruised oats, yellow meal (from maize), kibbled (crushed) grain for poultry and ground peas and beans.[3]
The visitor centre at the miller’s house features an electrically operated model of the mill and hands-on experience of milling. There is also a restored corn-drying kiln.
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The African Red Headed Agama is an invasive species in Florida. Fortunately they do not carry disease, and are not venomous. The male is larger and has a red head and a large band of red on the tail. These were first spotted on the Treasure Coast in Stuart in 2003. This is the first year I have seen them in Vero Beach. Global warming will ensure that they continue to expand northward up the peninsula.
This male Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii) was photographed at La Minga Ecolodge, located in the Río Bitaco Forest Reserve, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Known for its iridescent green plumage and extraordinarily long tail feathers, the Sylph is a highlight of this cloud forest ecosystem. Perched momentarily on a delicate branch, the bird’s vibrant colors contrasted beautifully with the lush greens of its surroundings. The tranquility of the setting added depth and texture to the composition, creating an image that feels both vibrant and serene.
To capture this moment, I set my shutter speed to 1/4000 sec, aperture at f/6.7, and ISO at 3200—settings initially prepared to freeze the rapid movements of hummingbirds in flight. The natural light filtering through the forest canopy added a soft, diffused glow to the image, while the high shutter speed ensured sharpness during this fleeting opportunity. Moments like these, where preparation meets serendipity, are a reminder of why I’m passionate about wildlife photography.
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Mit dem KLV-Zug KT 42129 von Köln Eifeltor nach Verona Q.E. waren am 16. November 2024 die 193 354 und 338 unterwegs, als ich sie bei Brannenburg im Inntal fotografieren konnte. Die zweite Lok trägt die Aufschrift #DBCargofährt, die sie während des Corona Lockdowns erhalten hat. Während dieser Zeit haben die Bahn und ihre Mitarbeiter einen wichtigen Anteil daran gehabt, die Versorgung der Bevölkerung sicher zu stellen.
On 16 November 2024, 193 354 and 338 were on their way with intermodal train KT 42129 from Cologne Eifeltor to Verona Q.E. when I was able to photograph them near Brannenburg in the Inn Valley. The second locomotive is labelled #DBCargofährt, which it received during the coronavirus lockdown. During this time, the railway and its employees played an important role in ensuring supplies to the population.
We spent a good afternoon here, being given a tour by one of the volunteers. The place has had a chequered history, but a relatively assured future.
The last owner wanted to ensure it wasn't left to developers, but as a place for the community from which to benefit. This was achieved, and a splendid historical "document" it is.
Tea production is a cornerstone of Vietnam’s economy, with the country ranking as the 7th largest tea producer globally, and supporting the livelihoods of over 400,000 families, particularly in rural and mountainous areas. Workers rise with the sun to handpick around 15 kilograms of tea leaves each morning, ensuring freshness and quality. Beyond its economic impact, traditional tea cultivation and processing techniques, passed down through generations, reflect Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage and the dedication of its people.
Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Peyto Glacier ensures the magnificent turquoise color of Peyto Lake far below.
Thank you very much for your views, faves and comments!
The Nuthatch is a very pretty bird and quite distinctive in its plumage which makes it very easy to identify, they have strong bills which they need for removing bark and/or retrieving stored food ie nuts. The Nuthatch is very happy to visit gardens and enjoys the food people put out for the birds, they are also very persistent in ensuring they get as much food as they need by being a little bullish with the other birds around the feeders. They however prefer insects which they collect from tree trunks and branches but in the winter months they conceal surplus nuts in tree bark so they can retrieve them when natural food is scarce, they use their bills to hammer these nuts open. They nest in tree cavities also old Woodpecker nests, they lay between 6 to 8 eggs and it is the female who incubates the eggs and the chicks hatch after about 14 days then both parents feed their chicks and they fledge the nest after about 25 days.
Kleman Plaza is an underground garage located northwest of the Capitol. Entrances are located on Duval Street and Bronough Street. The Eastside Parking Garage is located on Calhoun Street, and the entrance is on Calhoun Street. Cost information for city-owned parking facilities can found on the City of Tallahassee's website.
Visitor parking in the Capitol area is limited to either metered street spaces or designated lots. The City of Tallahassee manages two parking garages (Kleman Plaza and Eastside Parking Garage) and one surface lot (near Duval and Gaines). The Department of Management Services (DMS) manages two lots (Lot E and Lot 4). Spaces for visitors with disabilities are located on the west side of the House Office Building in the north side loading zone. There are more spaces located in the parking lot south of the Knott Building. If you're parking outside these lots in a non-metered spot, please ensure that the spot is marked for visitor parking. Cars parked in employee spaces will be towed.
Credit for the data above is given to the following websites:
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Audacia is Allseas’ versatile pipelay vessel, optimised for the execution of small- to large-diameter pipeline projects of any length in all water depths, and for associated work such as the installation of risers and subsea protection frames. The concept for Audacia was developed entirely in-house and she has been operational since 2007.
A length of 225 m places her between Allseas’ dynamically positioned pipelay vessels Solitaire and Lorelay. Precise manoeuvring on full dynamic positioning with a stinger positioned on the bow allow Audacia to work safely in congested areas and lay pipes in very deep water. Pipeline start-ups and lay-downs are executed in very quick time ensuring any disruption to other activities near platforms is minimised. Due to her long length and ship-shape Audacia can accommodate multiple work stations and has a greater pipe hold capacity. Her independence from anchor handlers and large buffer capacity also ensure she is less dependent on pipe off-loading from supply vessels. A high transit speed, high lay speed and large carrying capacity ensure Audacia is highly competitive for pipelay projects anywhere in the world.
Vessel specifications
Length overall (incl. stinger)327 m (1073 ft)
Length overall (excl. stinger)225 m (738 ft)
Length between perpendiculars217 m (712 ft)
Breadth32 m (105 ft)
Depth to main deck19 m (62 ft)
Operating draught11 m (36 ft)
Maximum speed16 knots
Total installed power41,600 kW
Thrusters7 x 5000 kW retractable, fixed pitch azimuth thrusters
Dynamic positioning systemLR DP (AAA), fully redundant Kongsberg SDP-11 and SDP-22 system
HelideckMaximum take-off weight 12.8 t; suitable for Sikorsky S-92 and Bell 429 helicopters
Deck cranesSpecial purpose crane of 150 t (330 kips) at 16 m (53 ft) main hoist
Pipe transfer crane of 30 t (70 kips) at 33 m (108 ft) main hoist
Work stations7 (single joint) welding stations, 1 NDT station and 3 coating stations
Installed tension capacity3 x 175 t (3 x 390 kips)
Pipe cargo capacity on main deck14,000 t
ROV150 HP work-class ROV, rated to 4000 m depth (13,000 ft), for subsea surveys and intervention work
Pipe diametersFrom 2" to 60" OD
ClassificationsOU–100 A1–Multi-purpose support unit, pipelaying unit,
OIWS LA, LI, () LMC, DP (AAA), PCR (97, 93)
Dual A-frameFor PLEM installation and SCR handovers, capacity 550 t (1200 kips)
Buoy handling systemGantry crane above the stinger, capacity 35 t (80 kips), rail length 85 m (280 ft)
Port of registryValletta
2017010 50409
-- Polaris eyeshadow v2.0 --
Hi darlings! ♥
The Polaris eyeshadow has been updated! In addition to the HD appliers already included in the Lelutka Evo set (friendly reminder that all LeL HD eyeshadows work on both Evo and EvoX!), the pack now also includes BoM layers for the EvoX UV map!
If you purchased the Lelutka Evo set prior to this update and didn't receive your update automatically, please visit the mainstore and click the redelivery tablet located in the lobby.
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The Polaris eyeshadow is available in the following packs:
■ Genus: appliers + BoM layers for Genus Project heads
■ Catwa: appliers + BoM layers for Catwa Bento heads¹
■ Lelutka Evo/EvoX: HD appliers for Lelutka Evolution heads² + BoM layers for EvoX
■ Omega: Omega appliers (Genus fit)³
■ BakesOnMesh: BoM system layers (Genus fit)³
¹ Fit based on Catwa Bento heads (not HD Pro). Please try a demo to ensure compatibility.
² The Lelutka Evo set will only work with Evolution line heads. For Origins line heads, please use the Omega or BoM sets. The Lelutka Evo HD appliers are compatible with Evo and EvoX heads.
³ "Universal" fit based on Genus Project heads. Results may vary, please try a demo to unsure compatibility.
The BoM tattoo layers provided have modify permissions, so you can fine tune each tone to taste.
(shown on Lelutka's Avalon head (EvoX toggled) - skin from Heaux, hair from Doux, eyes from Avi-glam, earrings from Quixe, nose ring from Yummy - other WarPaint items shown include: La Marguerite nose stud, Coquette lashes, #IWokeUpLikeThis BodyEdit, #IWokeUpLikeThis4, Virginia brows (@anthem))
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Dyrholaey 20210715
Dyrhólaey is a 120-meter high promontory, not far from Vík. The place got its name from the massive arch that the sea has eroded from the headland. From the top of Dyrhólaey, there is a great view. The headland is thought to have been made in an underwater volcanic eruption late in the glacial period, not unlike the eruption of Surtsey. Several outcrops are in the sea, the highest one called Háidrangur ("High column") is 56 m. high.
Dyrhólaey has been a natural reserve since 1978. In protected areas is necessary to ensure protection while ensuring public rights. Some areas are closed for part of the year to protect wildlife, others are closed all year round due to sensitive natural monuments, traffic in some areas is limited to people and others are open all year round.
Source: Visit South Iceland.
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I don't have an oak tree on my property, nor does my neighbour. But down the street, there's a big ol' oak that ensures that everyone east of it gets to keep on raking so long as there's no snow on the ground.
An estimated 45,000 people visited Morecambe for this year's Vintage by the Sea festival including record crowds on the first day.
The event on Morecambe Promenade, in its 11th year, celebrated the iconic music, fashion, film, art, design and dance of the 20th century on Saturday and Sunday.
The vintage festival, centred around the Midland, the Platform and the Promenade Gardens, was blessed with glorious sunny weather on Saturday and Sunday was mainly dry too, with rain only coming late in the afternoon.
People dressed in fashions from the 20s to the 90s to strut their stuff and the Vintage Marketplace at The Platform and the local and regional makers' market in The Midland were huge attractions.
Perfectly preserved classic cars outside the Midland and Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust’s vintage bus rides from Heysham to Bare also proved very popular.
Other events included the iconic Best In Show catwalk, vintage cycle bike rides, and the new Boogie Ballroom with popular classes including Bhangra with Sohan Kailey, the Charleston, Northern Soul and even breakdancing with the nationally acclaimed UC Crew Powered by Hip Hop.
"We were absolutely thrilled to see so many thousands and thousands of people in Morecambe this weekend, enjoying not only the joyful festival programme made possible by so many artists and performers, but also to see our audiences take in everything else Morecambe has to offer as so many local cafes, restaurants, bars and shops put on their own Fringe events, ensuring the Promenade has never felt so vibrant," said Elena Jackson from Deco Publique and the festival organising team.
"Vintage by the Sea really is a shared celebration of this place and we’d like to thank each and every person who had a role in making the event happen and who joined as a visitor over the weekend”.
Quenching Thirst, One Sip at a Time
Zebras, with their striking black and white stripes, are not just a marvel of nature but also fascinating creatures with unique habits. In the wild, staying hydrated is crucial for their survival. Zebras often travel long distances in search of water sources, showcasing their resilience and adaptability. They typically drink early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the heat of the day. Observing a zebra drinking is a reminder of the delicate balance of nature and the importance of water for all living beings. Protecting their habitats ensures that these majestic animals can continue to thrive in the wild, reminding us of the interconnectedness of life on our planet.
Situated betwixt the Eden and Lune valley a short distance South West of Kirkby Stephen and close to the excellent walking country of the Howgill Fells and the equally excellent walking found around the Smardale Nature Reserve. Good pubs and plenty of accommodation in the area. For those who enjoy a more relaxed and less flamboyant holiday experience.
If the weather closes in ensure you have a good book to hand.
The large ears ensure excellent hearing. They can move independently of each other and can thus absorb sound from any direction. A hare can turn its ears outwards by 190 °. In addition to the sharp hearing, the hare also has a highly developed sense of smell to be able to perceive enemies and pick up the scent of rutting females. By constantly sniffing the hare catches odors all the time. The sideways placed eyes provide a 360 ° field of view. There is overlap in front of and behind him, and the hare does not have to move its head to see its surroundings. Only in front of and just behind him is a blind spot. However, the hare cannot estimate depth.
So maybe he saw me, smelled me, heared the shutter but had no idea how far I was :).
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Brazil
Cuiaba River
The Pantanal
South America
This image celebrates International Jaguar Day.
International Jaguar Day was created to raise awareness about the increasing threats facing the jaguar and the critical conservation efforts ensuring its survival from Mexico to Argentina.
Observed annually on November 29, International Jaguar Day celebrates the Americas’ largest wild cat as an umbrella species for biodiversity conservation and an icon for sustainable development and the centuries-old cultural heritage of Central and South America.
The jaguar (Panthera onca) is a large felid species and the only extant member of the genus Panthera native to the Americas. The jaguar's present range extends from Southwestern United States and Mexico in North America, across much of Central America, and south to Paraguay and northern Argentina in South America.
It is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List; and its numbers are declining. Threats include loss and fragmentation of habitat.
Overall, the jaguar is the largest native cat species of the New World and the third largest in the world. This spotted cat closely resembles the leopard, but is usually larger and sturdier. It ranges across a variety of forested and open terrains, but its preferred habitat is tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forest, swamps and wooded regions.
The jaguar enjoys swimming and is largely a solitary, opportunistic, stalk-and-ambush predator at the top of the food chain. As a keystone species it plays an important role in stabilizing ecosystems and regulating prey populations.
'Chafer the Gaffer'
I'm the garden chafer the metallic green gaffer ....
I'll buzz and spray .... so keep out my way ....
I'll trample your pansies spoiling all your fancies ....
I'm big, I'm green so seldom seen ....
"The Gaffer" .... know what I mean?
Fun poetry by:
Sean Walsh.
Gaffer = Boss
These metallic green beetles recently are a frequent visitor to my garden here in Bristol.
You probably have seen them buzzing around the flowers in the summertime, they are considered a pest insect, and can reduce flowers to just stalks in no time at all.
I had a run in with them where they trampled my pansies, but I just let them carry on.
If you try to pick them off your flowers be aware these chaps can shoot out a acidic jet from the rear abdomen, if it goes into your eyes it may cause irritation or worse.
These rose chafer beetles are built like flying green tanks, nature ensured they were robust for sure.
I believe that the larvae a cream coloured maggot can be underground for sometimes up to seven years before eventually emerging as a adult beetle.
Marvellous nature 😁