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I should have been in Brecon today, but having found a hole in my roof my walking plans were seriously curtailled.
The river Avon at Eckington is always a beautiful spot, particularly at sunrise. The river is still slowly getting back to normal having been in flood earlier in the week.
I'm just glad that there weren't too many witnesses for my DIY roofing exploits later in the day, as my methods were... improvised... so much so that Paul would have been proud of me! I used my climbing gear to slither up the frozen half of the roof, and over the top to reach the hole. I replaced the big broken tile whilst roped to a selection of attachment points but avoiding the solar panels, and then slid back down to the roof edge. Getting back onto the ladder got the adrenalin going as it decided to move sideways as I put my foot on it....
Scaffolding? For wimps!
Exploité par la société Farafina Tours qui dispose d'une flotte hétéroclite de cars de seconde main venus d'Europe (Setra S213RL, Renault Tracer...) ou d'Asie.
Early in 2001 the Government initiated a rapid assessment of the feasibility of providing antiretroviral drugs through the public sector. The treatment program began at a single site in January 2002. Now all citizens in Botswana have free access to anti-retrovirals. But much remains to be done.
i struggle with posting this image. i have another powerful image in which faces are recognizable, which i decided not to post.
my question to you, flickr-folk (if you choose to share your opinion), is when do such images cross the threshold into exploitation (or at least bad taste)? what is your reflexive or considered reaction as a photographer or as a viewer?
Water always finds a way to exploit the weakest rock as demonstrated here. I suspect this might have been a small syncline and the sea has worn away at the cracks in the rock
Curzon Street Tunnel is on the Digbeth Branch Canal, completed in 1799.
The Grade II listed structure is 161 yards long and carries the Birmingham to London railway across the canal. The older brick tunnel was constructed at the same time as Curzon Street station in 1838 and lengthened later when the line was extended into New Street station, opened in 1854.
Drottningholm exploits the surrounding landscape, like all the great baroque gardens. It was made for Queen Hedwig Eleonora, widow of Karl X, mother of Karl XI and grandmother of the warrior Karl XII.
"Continent in sight"
Ile de Groix (Bretagne - Morbihan)
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"Small farm"
Vallée de Muong Hoa, Sapa (Vietnam)
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Le gisement d’étain de la région d’Abbaretz a fait l’objet d’exploitations très anciennes, dès l’époque gallo-romaine. Mais c’est au début du 20ème siècle que d’importants travaux de recherche ont débuté par la société nantaise des Minerais de l’Ouest (SNMO). L’exploitation principale a été réalisée à ciel ouvert sur le site du Bois Vert à l’ouest du bourg d’Abbaretz à partir de 1952. La mine à ciel ouvert a atteint des profondeurs allant de 40 à 70 m. Lors de l’exploitation, les matériaux extraits à la pelle mécanique étaient transportés par bandes transporteuses soit au nord de la route départementale directement lorsqu’il s’agit de roche de découverte ou de minerai trop pauvre en étai, soit dans l’usine de traitement du minerai. Dans l’usine, le minerai était concassé et broyé pour récupérer l’étain. Une fois ce dernier récupéré, les résidus de traitement étaient envoyés dans des grandes aires de décantation au nord de la route départementale. Cette activité a généré les terrils du Bois Vert visibles aujourd’hui : le terril conique composé de stériles d’exploitation (matériaux plus ou moins grossiers, moins chargés en métaux) et les terrils tabulaires en forme de plateaux composés de résidus de traitement (matériaux plus fins de type sable, plus chargés en métaux). L’étude menée récemment par le BRGM conclut à une concentration relativement importante en métaux dans les sols (arsenic notamment) présente dans les résidus des anciennes activités de traitement du minerai. Cette zone ayant donné lieu à une exploitation minière dans le passé contient naturellement des teneurs en métaux plus élevées que la moyenne de terres initialement chargées en métaux. Ce rapport indique qu’en dehors d’une promenade le long du chemin de randonnée et sur la montée au belvédère du terril conique, les autres usages ne sont pas compatibles avec le site.
The tin deposit in the Abbaretz region has been exploited for a very long time, since the Gallo-Roman period. But it was at the beginning of the 20th century that important research work began by the Nantes company of West Minerals (SNMO). The main mining was carried out in the open pit at the Bois Vert site to the west of the village of Abbaretz from 1952. The open pit mine reached depths ranging from 40 to 70 m. During operation, the materials extracted with a mechanical shovel were transported by conveyor belts either to the north of the departmental road directly in the case of discovery rock or ore too poor in prop, or to the plant of ore processing. At the plant, the ore was crushed and ground to recover the tin. Once the latter was recovered, the treatment residues were sent to large settling areas north of the departmental road. This activity generated the Bois Vert slag heaps visible today: the conical slag heap made up of waste rock (more or less coarse materials, less loaded with metals) and the tabular slag heaps in the form of trays made up of treatment residues ( finer sand type, more loaded with metals). The recent study carried out by BRGM concludes that there is a relatively high concentration of metals in the soils (arsenic in particular) present in the residues of former ore processing activities. This area, which has been used for mining in the past, naturally contains higher metal contents than the average for soil initially loaded with metals. This report indicates that apart from a walk along the hiking trail and on the climb to the conical slag heap lookout, other uses are not compatible with the site.
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Just returned from a week on the Isle of Skye with Terry (Bingleyman). We had an amazing week, the weather was perfect for photography, this is the first of many captures from the week.
I'll try my best to catch up with all my contacts in the coming weeks.
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I'm always looking for subjects to photograph, and I like leaves as objects to light and exploit. I used side lighting here because that creates the shadows that reveals shapes and textures.
Lighting: Lit with one Yongnuo flash in an 8.6 inch Lastolite soft box at camera right and just out of the frame. Fill light came from a hand held mirror at camera left. The flash and camera were triggered with a Yongnuo RF-603N.
I find leaves to be beautiful objects from nature and have an album creative titled Leaves with over 60 images in it.
Birth of the legend… The launch of the twin-carburettor 650cc Bonneville in 1959 was one of the most important milestones in Triumph history. Within a few years the 'Bonnie' was the world's favourite high-performance motorcycle and a significant dollar earner for Britain.
The first Bonneville was on very similar lines to Triumph's previous range-topper, the Tiger 110. But the key difference is that the T120 boasts twin carburettors, which enhance acceleration and raise top speed very close to the 120mph suggested by the model code. On very early Bonnevilles the T110 cylinder head casting is adapted to take twin intake stubs, as can be clearly seen on this engine. Triumph's trademark headlamp nacelle was retained at first but dropped for 1960 to give the machine a more sporting look.
Bonneville was chosen as a model name to commemorate American Johnny Allen's 214mph world speed record set at the salt flats of that name in Utah. His exploits in a Triumph streamliner gave the company the slogan 'World's Fastest Motorcycle’.
A strong seller in America's growing recreational market, the Bonneville was also an icon of Britain's 'ton-up' culture in the Sixties. The model name remained in the Triumph range until 1983 and was revived by the marque's current owner John Bloor in 2001.
This classic machine is on display at the National Motorcycle Museum.
"Modern life"
Douchanbé (Asie Centrale - Tadjikistan)
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The hardest workers in the park. Mules haul people and heavy cargo down to the canyon and back up. Sometimes they are tethered together and when one loses his footing and goes over the edge, they all fall into their painful deaths. Mule deaths are often caused by the strenuous conditions of the canyon trails and harsh weather. South Rim mules (pictured) are said to receive proper care, nutrition and adequate rest. Heartbreakingly Havasupai Reservation (a different part of Grand Canyon that takes people to Havasu Falls) mules have been continuously reported suffering mistreatment and abuse for decades. It is common for those mules, horses and donkeys to be subjected to intensely long periods of uninterrupted work carrying loads beyond their strength without any breaks, food, water or rest. They also have been photographed to have ill-fitting gear with bleeding sores.
Having a mule carry you or your stuff is not a harmless "vacation experience" but a form of animal exploitation.
I wish mule rides weren't even an option in Grand Canyon or anywhere else in the world. Please think twice before using pack mules (or carriage rides in cities).
🇫🇷 L'Argentiera est le nom d'un hameau situé sur le littoral de la commune de Sassari au nord-ouest de la Sardaigne
.La mine était exploitée par les Romains et les Phéniciens.
L'exploitation est rouverte au XIXe siècle par une société minière belge
.Le site connaît une période florissante vers 1940 puis décline après la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
La mine est fermée en 1963.
On peut y voir les vestiges de la laverie avec ses charpentes de bois et les fours destinés à la fonte des minerais formant un des plus intéressants exemples d'archéologie industrielle en Sardaigne. La restauration a commencé .
🇬🇧 L'Argentiera is the name of a hamlet on the coast of the municipality of Sassari in north-west Sardinia.
The mine was exploited by the Romans and Phoenicians.
It was reopened in the 19th century by a Belgian mining company.
The site enjoyed a flourishing period around 1940, before declining after the Second World War.
The mine closed in 1963.
The remains of the washing plant with its wooden frameworks and the furnaces used to smelt the ore can still be seen, making it one of the most interesting examples of industrial archaeology in Sardinia. Restoration work has begun.
🇮🇹 L'Argentiera è il nome di una frazione della costa del comune di Sassari, nella Sardegna nord-occidentale.
La miniera fu sfruttata dai Romani e dai Fenici.
Fu riaperta nel XIX secolo da una società mineraria belga.
Il sito conobbe un periodo di fioritura intorno al 1940, per poi declinare dopo la Seconda Guerra Mondiale.
La miniera chiuse nel 1963.
Sono ancora visibili i resti dell'impianto di lavaggio con le sue strutture in legno e i forni utilizzati per la fusione del minerale, che ne fanno uno degli esempi più interessanti di archeologia industriale in Sardegna. Sono iniziati i lavori di restauro.
🇩🇪 L'Argentiera ist der Name eines Weilers an der Küste der Gemeinde Sassari im Nordwesten Sardiniens.
Die Mine wurde von den Römern und Phöniziern betrieben.
Jahrhundert von einer belgischen Bergwerksgesellschaft wiedereröffnet.
.Die Anlage erlebte um 1940 eine Blütezeit und ging nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg zurück.
Die Mine wurde 1963 geschlossen.
Die Überreste der Wäscherei mit ihren Holzbalken und den Öfen zum Schmelzen der Erze, die eines der interessantesten Beispiele für Industriearchäologie auf Sardinien darstellen, sind noch zu sehen. Die Restaurierung hat begonnen.
🇪🇸 L'Argentiera es el nombre de una aldea situada en la costa del municipio de Sassari, en el noroeste de Cerdeña.
La mina fue explotada por romanos y fenicios.
Fue reabierta en el siglo XIX por una compañÃa minera belga.
El yacimiento conoció un periodo de florecimiento hacia 1940, antes de decaer tras la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
La mina cerró en 1963.
Los restos de la planta de lavado, con sus armazones de madera, y los hornos utilizados para fundir el mineral aún pueden verse, lo que la convierte en uno de los ejemplos más interesantes de arqueologÃa industrial de Cerdeña. Se han iniciado trabajos de restauración.
🇫🇷 La Cala dell'Argentiera se trouve dans un impressionnant cadre d'archéologie industrielle, composé des bâtiments de la mine de l'Argentiera qui a été exploitée pendant des siècles pour ses abondantes réserves de plomb, argent et zinc. Le village de mineurs, fermé en 1962,
🇬🇧Cala dell'Argentiera is set in an impressive setting of industrial archaeology, consisting of the buildings of the Argentiera mine, which was exploited for centuries for its abundant reserves of lead, silver and zinc. The miners' village, closed in 1962,
🇮🇹 Cala dell'Argentiera è inserita in un suggestivo contesto di archeologia industriale, costituito dagli edifici della miniera dell'Argentiera, sfruttata per secoli per le sue abbondanti riserve di piombo, argento e zinco. Il villaggio dei minatori, chiuso nel 1962,
🇩🇪 Die Cala dell'Argentiera befindet sich in einer beeindruckenden industriearchäologischen Umgebung, die aus den Gebäuden der Argentiera-Mine besteht, die jahrhundertelang wegen ihrer reichhaltigen Blei-, Silber- und Zinkvorkommen ausgebeutet wurde. Das Dorf der Bergarbeiter, das 1962 geschlossen wurde,
🇪🇸 Cala dell'Argentiera se encuentra en un impresionante entorno de arqueologÃa industrial, formado por los edificios de la mina Argentiera, explotada durante siglos por sus abundantes reservas de plomo, plata y zinc. El pueblo de los mineros, cerrado en 1962,
This flower was soaking up the sun yesterday afternoon on a hillside on our property when I decided to exploit it.
My wife was the voice activated light stand and held the Yongnuo manual flash in an 8.6 inch Lastolite soft box at camera left and just out of the frame. The flash was triggered with a Yongnuo RF-603N trigger. I used camera settings that let the background go fairly dark so that I would have separation from the background.
Other plants, flowers, fruit or stuff that I've photographed using strobes can be seen in my Strobe Lit Plant set. For each image in the set, and there are over 1500 of them, I describe how I set up the lighting for that particular shot. www.flickr.com/photos/9422878@N08/sets/72157628079460544/
La Couvertoirade constitue dès l’origine pour les Templiers un centre d’exploitation agricole. Sur ces terres, ils font cultiver aux paysans des céréales, élever des chevaux (pour la guerre) et des moutons (pour la viande, les peaux, le lait). Un bourg se développe autour du château, encore visible de nos jours. En 1312, l’ordre du Temple est dissous. L’ensemble de leurs biens revient aux Hospitaliers qui deviennent les nouveaux maîtres de La Couvertoirade. La bourgade compte 135 feux en 1328, soit environ 800 personnes. Au milieu du XIVè siècle, les « Routiers » (des compagnies de mercenaires vivant en bandes plus ou moins organisées et souvent peu disciplinées) pillent le Larzac. Par crainte de ces bandes armées, les habitants finissent par faire fortifier le bourg de 1439 à 1445. C'est Déodat d'Alaus, maître maçon de Saint-Beauzély, qui est chargé d'exécuter ces travaux. Malheureusement, ce territoire se sera déjà fortement dépeuplé.
À ce siècle de fléaux succède un siècle de repeuplement et de reconstruction dont témoignent de nombreuses maisons ayant conservé des éléments de la fin du XVè au début du XVIè siècle. En 1562, au début des guerres de religion, les Huguenots tentent de prendre la cité — en vain. En 1702 les habitants s’arment et restaurent les portes par crainte des Camisards, mais le bourg ne sera plus jamais attaqué. Malgré les épidémies et les disettes s’instaure une certaine prospérité. En 1768 le bourg est érigé en commanderie indépendante, octroyée au chevalier Riquetti, baron de Mirabeau, déjà commandeur de Sainte-Eulalie. La Révolution confisque toutes les possessions hospitalières qui reviennent aux paysans. Au XIXè siècle, la commune est touchée par l’exode rural mais maintient son activité économique agricole. Puis, à partir des dernières décennies du XXè siècle, la commune exploite aussi son passé templier à des fins touristiques.
The USS Inflict, USS Exploit & USS Fidelity are underway. This was taken from the USS Impervious. A Canon TX camera with 35mm film was used to take this. #USSInflict(MSO-456)
#USSFidelity(MSO-443) #USSExploit(MSO-440) #U.S.Navy
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GUNWHARF QUAYS
Gunwharf Quays is an area of Portsmouth, Hampshire, now home to a large shopping centre.
The centre opened on 28 February 2001 and is located on the site of the former Royal Navy shore establishment HMS Vernon, renamed HMS Nelson (Vernon Site) on March 31, 1986. In 1987, the establishment was renamed HMS Nelson (Gunwharf) although locally it continued to be known as HMS Vernon. The concept for the redevelopment was by local architects HGP. Its very successful exploitation of its harbourside situation (cf. Baltimore, USA) and the sympathetic integration of old and new architecture makes an interesting contrast with past redevelopments such as the Tricorn.
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Along the hilly belt north of the Po plain, Italy, many springs have been closed in small buildings in the past, in order to facilitate their exploitation. Having lost their function, they have been abandoned and then they have became a perfect place for fire salamanders (Salamandra salamandra) reproduction and growth. In spring, many larvae can be easily spotted on the flooded cemented ground.
En 1965, Peter Wolkonsky achète les vieux bâtiments de ferme d'une exploitation agricole et recompose façades et toitures dans le style d'un ancien logis manorial du XVIIe siècle. Il creuse les différentes pièces d'eau, bâtit et décore des constructions annexes, fontaine ou pavillons et grotte italienne ornés de coquillages.
Les tempêtes de 1987 et 1999 causent de grands dégâts. Après la mort de Peter Wolkonsky en 1997, sa fille Isabelle et son mari Timothy Vaughan, paysagiste, restaurent le jardin et poursuivent l'œuvre de son créateur. Le paysagiste meurt en août 2025.
En 2021, les jardins sont achetés par le créateur de chaussures de luxe Christian Louboutin.
En mai 2025, ce jardin est considéré comme l'un des vingt-cinq plus beaux du monde, selon une liste publiée par le New York Times. Le paysagiste Louis Benech est à l'origine du classement du jardin à la 18e place.
Les jardins de Kerdalo s'étendent sur 18 hectares, le long d'un vallon encaissé qui descend en pente douce vers la rivière du Jaudy. Ce jardin-paysage à l'anglaise emprunte différents éléments d'inspiration italienne ou exotique.
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In 1965, Peter Wolkonsky purchased the old farm buildings of a working farm and redesigned the facades and roofs in the style of a 17th-century manor house. He created various water features, built and decorated outbuildings, a fountain, pavilions, and an Italian grotto adorned with seashells. Storms in 1987 and 1999 caused extensive damage. After Peter Wolkonsky's death in 1997, his daughter Isabelle and her husband, landscape architect Timothy Vaughan, restored the garden and continued his work. The landscape architect died in August 2025. In 2021, the gardens were purchased by luxury shoe designer Christian Louboutin. In May 2025, this garden was ranked among the twenty-five most beautiful in the world, according to a list published by The New York Times. Landscape architect Louis Benech is responsible for the garden's 18th place ranking.
The Kerdalo gardens extend over 18 hectares, along a narrow valley that slopes gently down to the Jaudy River. This English-style landscape garden incorporates various elements of Italian and exotic inspiration.
L’autorisation d’exploiter cette roue a été accordée en 1821 à Joseph Laval pour l’irrigation d’un jardin.
Elle est située sur le bras de Sorgue des Névons au fond du parc Gauthier.
La période hivernale et l'intervention des jardiniers l'a rend à nouveau visible depuis le Cours Anatole France.
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Permission to operate this waterwheel was granted in 1821 to Joseph Laval for the irrigation of a garden.
It is located on the Névons branch of the Sorgue River at the far end of Gauthier Park.
The winter season and the work of the gardeners have made it visible again from Cours Anatole France.
Maiti Nepal was born out of a crusade to protect Nepali girls and women from crimes like domestic violence, trafficking for flesh trade, child prostitution, child labor and various forms of exploitation and torture. A group of socially committed professionals like teachers, journalists and social workers together formed Maiti Nepal in 1993 to fight against all the social evils inflicted upon our female populace. Most of all, its special focus has always been on preventing trafficking for forced prostitution, rescuing flesh trade victims and rehabilitating them. This social organisation also actively works to find justice for the victimized lot of girls and women by engaging in criminal investigation and waging legal battles against the criminals. It has highlighted the trafficking issue with its strong advocacy from the local to national and international levels.
Maiti has no literal translation but it denotes a girl's real family, where she was born into. The word has a sentimental value especially for a married Nepali woman who has no longer any right towards her parents or their property. She then becomes an outsider belonging solely to her husband and her family forever. The famous song, Maiti ghar timro haina paryi ghar jao--meaning "this is not your home, you belong to an outsider (husband)" says it all.
Maiti Nepal however is home to all women and girls—whether married or not—who are exploited, their rights grossly violated and neglected by family and society likewise. It was a crusade to find such victims a home for their protection from social evils that gave birth to this NGO in November 1993.
It was started by a handful of conscious professionals like teachers, journalists, and social workers committed towards combating the social crimes like domestic violence, girl trafficking, child prostitution, child labour and various forms of female exploitation.
Maiti's focus has always been on prevention of girl trafficking, a burning issue for Nepal. Rescuing girls forced into prostitution and helping to find economic alternatives have been our key struggle. Rehabilitation, although not literally possible especially with former prostitutes, is one major challenge we have accepted in our work. The practical steps would be to counsel them and provide non-formal education on health, laws, basic reading and writing. They are also trained to develop income-generation skills and provided Maiti's shelter until they are ready to stand on their feet. The sexually abused girls, abandoned children, potential victims of trafficking, destitute women, prisoner's children, returnees from Indian brothels, girls and children infected with HIV and Hepatitis B, intercepted girls are the major target groups or say, beneficiaries of our programs.
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Hanoi (Vietnam)
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"Engine inspection"
Meeting aérien "Air Legend" 2019 (Melun-Villaroche)
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Sprimocoop est copropriétaire d’un parc éolien de 5 machines.
Concrètement, la société d’exploitation des 5 machines appartient pour 3/4 au développeur (VENTIS), le quart restant se partageant en deux parties égales entre la commune de Sprimont et Sprimocoop.
Les éoliennes sont situées au Nord de l’autoroute E25, de part et d’autre de la nationale 678 qui relie Sprimont à Louveigné.
Les cinq machines sont identiques. Ce sont des Nordex N117/3600 Delta. Chacune a une puissance maximum de 3,6 mégawatts (3.600 kW) et fournit de la puissance tant que le vent a une vitesse comprise entre 10 et 75 km/h.
Chaque mât mesure une centaine de mètres de haut et supporte une nacelle qui contient un alternateur connecté à l’axe d’une énorme hélice à trois pales en composite polyester-fibre de verre d’un diamètre de 116 mètres. La surface du cercle parcouru par chaque hélice est de 10.715 m2, soit un peu plus d’un hectare. Chacun des ces mètres carrés amène une puissance de 336 watts à la machine.
Le sommet des pales montera à environ 150 mètres et descendra à un peu plus de 40 mètres du sol. La vitesse de rotation est de 14,1 tours par minute. On verra donc passer une pale au même endroit toutes les 1,4 secondes.
Sprimocoop co-owns a five-turbine wind farm.
Specifically, the operating company for the five turbines is three-quarters owned by the developer (VENTIS), with the remaining quarter being split equally between the municipality of Sprimont and Sprimocoop.
The wind turbines are located north of the E25 motorway, on either side of the Route Nationale 678, which connects Sprimont to Louveigné.
The five turbines are identical. They are Nordex N117/3600 Delta turbines. Each has a maximum output of 3.6 megawatts (3,600 kW) and provides power as long as the wind speed is between 10 and 75 km/h.
Each tower is about 100 meters high and supports a nacelle containing an alternator connected to the shaft of a huge three-bladed polyester-fiberglass composite propeller with a diameter of 116 meters. The surface area of the circle covered by each propeller is 10,715 m², or just over one hectare. Each of these square meters provides 336 watts of power to the machine.
The blade tips will rise to approximately 150 meters and descend to just over 40 meters from the ground. The rotation speed is 14.1 revolutions per minute. Therefore, a blade will pass over the same spot every 1.4 seconds.
"Dry river"
Cirque Du Fer à Cheval, Sixt Fer à Cheval, Vallée du Giffre (Hte Savoie)
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Les carrières à ciel ouvert existaient à l’époque gallo-romaine aux endroits ou la couche superficielle est la moins épaisse. L’exploitation se faisait en extrayant de plus en plus profondément jusqu’à atteindre la meilleure qualité. De là on creusait des galeries en suivant les meilleurs bancs. Les carriers laissaient des piliers aux endroits fissurés plus que par raison de sécurité. Les salles souterraines pouvaient atteindre plusieurs mètres de profondeur. Les enfants avaient la charge d’évacuer les débris invendables en les entassant à l’intérieur de la carrière. Les blocs étaient inspectés et vendus sur place puis évacués par des chevaux ou des bœufs attelés jusqu’au port ou ils étaient chargés sur les embarcations à voile et à fond plat.
"Peaceful walk"
Cirque Du Fer à Cheval, Sixt Fer à Cheval, Vallée du Giffre (Hte Savoie)
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The north end of Dennison Beach ends in a series of rock platforms called 'The Porches' that exhibit all manner of marine weathering.
The rock varies from shale to mudstone with many inclusions and odd deposits. There are a couple of coal (or lignite) seams along with petrified wood and other fossils.
Here, a fissure has been exploited by the sea to eat away at the island.
Next couple of posts will explore some of the interesting rockpools of the Porches.
Nikon Z6, Nikkor 14-30/4, 1/80th sec at f/14, ISO 160
Ile de Porquerolles au large de la ville de Hyères (PACA - Var)
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Lichtbild des Monats (2. Platz) März 2013 der Fotografischen Gesellschaft Regensburg.
Bavarian International Curciut 2013: 3 Annahmen