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Taken the same day as my last post. They seemed very happy to greet each other. This went on for a minute or two. The female was already on the rocks with her ducklings when the drake arrived. He greeted the ducklings too, although not as enthusiastically. I suppose it could have been a adult child returning to visit its mother, I've seen juvenile, almost adult males do that. But I'd guess it was her mate. In any case, they definitely shared some affection. I felt double lucky to see it. It's my favorite thing to photograph. I know people who refuse to believe birds feel emotions, even though its plain as day that they do. And I just love to see them show it.
Ceci est une galerie personnelle. Si vous vous reconnaissez sur une photo et que vous ne désirez pas que celle-ci reste publiée, faites le moi savoir et elle sera retirée.
This is a personal gallery. If you recognize yourself in a picture of this gallery and if you don’t want it to be published, let me know and the picture will be removed.
Farming yesteryear enthusiast's keenly ploughing as in olden days
A ploughing match is a contest between people who each plough part of a field. Nowadays there are usually classes for horse-drawn ploughs and for tractor ploughing. Points are awarded for straightness and neatness of the resulting furrows.
He (enthusiastically): Hey, Babe!
She (less so): Hello...
He: Ahhhhh, finally Spring...that magical time of year!
She: For what?
He: Well...you know. I was thinking we could get together
and renew acquaintenances. It's been a long winter.
She: Really? And what's in it for me but another summer of drugery of nonstop watching the kids while you and your drake buddies are out goofing off?
He: That was last year...
She: Actually, every year that I can remember!
He: Hey! A guy can change, can't he? I think this year it can be different.
She: What makes you think that?
He: I can feel it.
She: I know you're feeling something, but I don't think it's a new found interest in parental responsibility.
Attention Ice cream and Octopi enthusiasts !
Excited to finally feature TFR's new Octopus baby "Oscar"!
You can now get this ice cream loving buddy @ The Vault Event running June 30th till July 9th.
Demo display also available @ TFR Inworld Mainstore
Previous releases are also available for purchase at the booth at a discounted price.
Credits (I'm obsessed with all of these ;w;) :
Animesh: Oscar by TFR
Ice Cream: Delights Cream by Lelutka
Head: Lelutka Avalon
Gills: Mermaidgills by Moonphase
Hair: Sophie by Doux
Earings: Wave Earings by Astralia
Body: Ebody Reborn
Rings And Handchain: Oceana Ring Collection by Yummy
Bikini: Little Mermaid Swimsuit by Candy Kitten
Scales: Mermaid Scales by Sunniva
Aura: Bubble Emitter By Cinnamon Cocaine
Backdrop and Scene: Fairy tale by Foxcity
The 1969 Town Lake Gazebo was the first public structure built in the effort to beautify the south shore of Town Lake (now Lady Bird Lake), which was created after the construction of Longhorn Dam on the Colorado River in 1960. The Austin Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), established in the 1950s for women working in the construction industry, spearheaded and raised funds for the project. Thirty-five visionary women in Austin saw the possibility of putting something on the shores for all to enjoy and dedicate it to the construction industry.
Inspired by the then First Lady of the United States Lady Bird Johnson, a national leader in environmental beautification and later the honorary co-chair of the Town Lake Beautification Committee, the Austin chapter began planning and raising money for the structure in 1965. Almost 100 contractors and suppliers enthusiastically supported the gazebo project with donations of materials and labor. The gazebo was dedicated in June 1970, and then in 1984, the structure was named for Fannie Davis, a founding member of the Austin chapter of NAWIC.
The gazebo was designed by architect J. Sterry Nill to resemble an inverted morning glory flower. The design reflects the diverse architectural trends of the 1960s, and playfully references Frank Lloyd Wright's geometric experimentation and combination of organic material with modern forms and the rustic park architecture found in central Texas.
Source: City of Austin & Austin Parks and Recreation dedication plaque
Farming yesteryear enthusiast's keenly ploughing as in olden days
A ploughing match is a contest between people who each plough part of a field. Nowadays there are usually classes for horse-drawn ploughs and for tractor ploughing. Points are awarded for straightness and neatness of the resulting furrows.
黃冑 Huang Zhou 1925-1997
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Tokyo old photos revived in color
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FREDERICA VON STADE - RUSALKA (MOON SONG)
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Songs My Mother Taught Me : Manca Izmajlova
After a "tip off" from a fellow enthusiast, a long walk, a 3 hour wait, an several insect bites/stings later!!! I finally connected with this Helice form beauty. 2 other Clouded Yellows seen on the day(way down in numbers from last year)...but certainly worth the effort.....................what a beauty she is too.
Location - Cliffe Pools/Kent...this last Sunday.
Clyde is a railroad/radio enthusiast working as a re-enactor at the Pioneer Museum in Dade City. I was absolutely amazed at his command of Morse Code.
A 1948-built Dellow Mark I, powered by a Ford sidevalve engine of 1172cc, on the speed hill climb at Prescott on 17th April 2021. The date of first registration in the UK is February 2019.
Dellow cars were made in a factory (owned by Delsons - who produced nuts and bolts) at Alvechurch, just south of Birmingham, between 1949 and 1956. Dellow Motors Ltd was started by Ken Delingpole and Ron Lowe to produce road-going sports cars for the enthusiast to use in trials, rallies and hill-climbs.
A couple of enthusiasts watch BR Standard 4MT No. 76017 approaching Alresford with a demonstration freight train.
This was taken during the Mid Hants Railway's 2018 spring gala, and was running as the 1100 from Alton.
The 115 BR Standard 4MT locomotives were nicknamed 'pocket rockets' by enthusiasts, based upon their rapid acceleration and their explosive exhaust. Like all of British Railways' standard locomotives, it was in service for very few years - in this case, just over 12 years. Four of these locomotives survive into preservation.
Taken with the aid of a pole.
Wadden Sea off the southern coast of the island of Juist
District of Aurich, East Frisia
Lower Saxony, Germany 10.01.2008
Copyright for the unedited photo by Pia
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Wattenmeer vor der südliche Küste der Insel Juist
Landkreis Aurich, Ostfriesland
Niedersachsen, Deutschland 10.01.2008
Copyright für das unbearbeitete Foto by Pia
Can you see him looking?
shot by KHWD in Denmark
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Køge, Denmark is home to some fascinating sights, including a unique display of rusty bicycles. This intriguing installation captures the essence of urban life and the beauty of decay. Each bike tells a story, showcasing the passage of time and the charm of weathered metal.
If you ever get the chance to visit, it's definitely a sight worth seeing—perfect for photography enthusiasts and those who appreciate the unusual in art.
Emerald Lake is one of the most admired destinations in Yoho National Park, with an unmatched diversity of both activities and landscapes suited to the enthusiastic traveler. It was discovered in 1882, when famed mountain guide Tom Wilson was led lakeside while rounding up a group of horses that had gone astray, and was immediately taken by the vivid Emerald-coloured waters.
Leica M-E / Leitz Visoflex III + Leitz M bellows II + Leitz Tele-Elmar 4/135 mm
My flickr groups:
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Hey Opa ! Can you believe there's a 1954 Ford F100 parked across from my day care center ? ~ Hyde Park, NY
Seit Ende 2023 hat sich für die Baureihe 218 ein neues - und im Grunde genommen altes - Betätigungsfeld aufgetan. In Nordbayern werden auf der KBS 855 im Zweistundentakt Leistungen auf der Linie RE 2 erbracht. Einst war die Gegend fest in der Hand der 218-er vom damaligen BW Regensburg. Nach der Jahrtausendwende haben sich die Dieselloks dieser Baureihe komplett aus der Oberpfalz und Oberfranken zurück gezogen. Unter Eisenbahnfreunden war die Freude natürlich groß, als sich die Rückkehr ankündigte, da DB Regio die entsprechende Ausschreibung gewann. Leider ist der Einsatz jedoch eher von Pleiten, Pech und Pannen geprägt und fast kein Tag vergeht, an dem alles planmäßig läuft und an dem es zu keinen Zugausfällen kommt. Am 05. September 2024 hatte ich bei meinem Ausflug in die Gegend jedoch Glück und die Züge fuhren pünktlich. Darüber hinaus hatte die Kemptner 218 446 ein leihweises Intermezzo in Nordbayern. Am Vormittag des besagten Tages konnte ich sie bei Klardorf vor dem RE 4859 von Hof nach München HBF fotografieren.
Since the end of 2023, a new - and basically old - field of activity has opened up for the 218 series. In northern Bavaria, services are provided on the RE 2 line on the railway line KBS 855 every two hours. The area was once firmly in the hands of the 218s from the former BW Regensburg. After the turn of the millennium, the diesel locomotives of this class were completely withdrawn from the Upper Palatinate and Upper Franconia. Of course, railway enthusiasts were delighted when the return was announced, as DB Regio won the corresponding contract. Unfortunately, however, the operation is characterised by breakdowns, bad luck and mishaps and hardly a day goes by when everything runs according to plan and there are no train cancellations. On 5 September 2024, however, I was lucky on my trip to the area and the trains ran on time. In addition, the Kemptner 218 446 had a temporary intermezzo in northern Bavaria. On the morning of the day in question, I was able to photograph it near Klardorf in front of RE 4859 from Hof to Munich main station.
An enthusiast snapper is about to get a nice surprise in the form of a Rail-Head Treatment Train, which has snook up on Leicester's Platform 1.
He needs to hurry though - it won't be hanging around and, with the crew change swiftly completed, will soon be heading back in the Kettering direction on its 12 hour roundabout journey from the East Midlands to London.
The service is the previous day's 11.42pm Toton TMD - West Hampstead Thameslink (3J91), with DB Cargo 'Sheds' 66060 and 66161 topping and tailing the watery-jet consist.
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9.28am, 13th November 2024
This beautiful Snow Bunting has been gracing the Bay Area with its presence for almost two months now, since November 16, 2024! A rare and cherished sighting, it continues to bring joy to bird enthusiasts with its striking plumage and resilience amidst the changing seasons. Truly a treat to witness such a long stay!
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The Morgan Plus 8 is a sports car built by British car maker Morgan from 1968 to 2004 and again in revised form between 2012 and 2018. Its instant and enduring popularity has been credited with saving the company and keeping the company famous during the 36 years of its manufacture. Among Morgan enthusiasts, it is deeply associated with Peter Morgan, the owner-chairman behind its design.
Design
The development of the Plus 8 was led by Maurice Owen, an engineer taken on specifically for the role. The Plus 8 prototype was based on a modified chassis from the Plus 4, altered to accept the Rover alloy block 215 cu in (3.5 L) V8, purchased from GM-Buick in 1967. Plus 4's Moss gearbox was carried over and the Salisbury 7HA axle was uprated with a limited-slip differential. The chassis was developed in stages to accommodate gearbox changes in 1973 and 1976, 1995 the body widened in 1976 to accommodate the widened chassis and the wings widened to accommodate larger tires to handle the increasing power and trend for lower profile and wider tires. The original 1968 Plus 8 was 57 inches (1,400 mm) wide and the last was 64 inches (1,600 mm) (with an optional "widebody" at 67 inches (1,700 mm)) From the 1960s and (according to all auto magazines) through the 1980s for acceleration between 20-80mph, the Plus Eight was the fastest-accelerating UK production car. To this day, early Plus 8s are frequently the winners in the 1960-1970 class in the UK.
In 2002, Morgan created a "LeMans Edition" with similar exterior feature to the 1960s Plus 4 LeMans winner. In 2003, Morgan created a 35th year "Anniversary Edition" of the Plus 8. The 35th Anniversary model was built in 100 examples and has a walnut dashboard, mesh behind the grille bars, a "LeMans style" gear knob, and a badge on the rear panel. The original brochure also referenced the fact that the Plus 8 was to be discontinued the following year.
Following the discontinuation of the Rover V8, production of Plus 8 ended in 2004. A revised Aero, powered by a 4.8-litre BMW V8 engine, was placed on an Aero chassis, with Aero 8 suspension, axles, brakes, steering, gearbox, and altered wings was introduced in 2012, They also called this model "Plus 8" and it was sold concurrently with the Aero 8 from that date until the elimination of the Aero line-up in 2020.
In 2014, Morgan created another edition called the Plus 8 'Speedster' models based on the later Aero configuration noted above. It began as a limited edition, but production was not limited to the originally advertised 60 examples. This limited run forwent the traditional roof in favor of a small fly screen and hidden roll bars behind the front seats. Pitched as an entry-level Plus 8 model, they went on sale for £69,999.
Specialist Transport Publications publish spotting books for a variety of rail stock, road vehicles, aircraft and sea vessels.
These books give you up to date fleet lists of Railway Locomotives, Coaching and Wagon stock, Trams, and Metros, Ships, aircraft and road vehicles as appropriate. We cover the current, historic and preserved eras, and many of our books cover Europe as well as Britain.
West Somerset Railway.
Minehead, Somerset, UK
Jing'an Park, Shanghai
This park was originally a cemetery for Western expatriates in Shanghai, while this marble pavilion was a mausoleum. After the cemetery was converted into a park, the wall of the mausoleum was removed and transformed into a beautiful marble pavilion. Today it is a place for Chinese chess enthusiasts to compete in the game.
This is Muralt Bluff Prairie State Natural Area where I do volunteer work to restore and maintain this and several other State Natural Areas and Prairie Enthusiast properties. Fresh air, camaraderie and photo ops are my payback. I don't need "weed, whites or wine" as the song suggests, but a cold beer after a prescribed burn is always nice.