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CLOSING DATE | Feb 29,2024

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CLOSING IN 2 DAYS

Many of us took to trackside on a cool and damp May 9, 2004 to record DM&IR's final day prior to CN's purchase of Great Lakes Transportation the following morning. Here a loaded UTAC train rolls south after having just departed the plant.

my logic | we could die

her attitude | let's do this

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On a night drenched in floodlights and roaring under the roof of Lyse Arena, history was reborn. In front of 15,900 ecstatic fans, Viking FK delivered a masterclass — a 5–1 victory over Vålerenga that ended a 34-year wait and crowned them Norwegian champions for the first time since 1991.

From the first goal by Edvin Austbø to the final whistle, the pitch became a canvas of collective dreams — players, supporters and city fused into one jubilant tide. By full-time, 71 points stood on the board, one more than rival Bodø/Glimt, sealing Viking’s 9th league title.

When the whistle blew, the fences fell. The field flooded with people: cheers, tears, raised scarves — a human mosaic drenched in dark blue. The air vibrated with chants, relief and pure euphoria. For a moment, time stood still.

This is more than a trophy. It’s a story of resilience, of generations bound by football, of a city rediscovering its heartbeat. And tonight, under these lights, Viking reminded the world: legends never die — they just wait for the right moment to rise again.

~Emily Dickinson

I have had one helluva trip this past year. I would never, never, never have made it through this painstakingly wonderful project without you:

One of my very best friends: Paida70; Lauren, thank you, thank you for pimpin' out the D40 to my husband...you've completely opened my eyes to a whole new world! You gave me a new creative outlet and my very own remote...you.are.awesome!! You've become an amazing photographer and I am giddy to tears that you are continuing your flickring via an alternate 365!

The SITGR gals: You ladies rawk (fiercely)! So much love and support and talent!! Can't wait to peruse your streams with all my extra time!

FGR: total fuggin inspiration everyday! Daily food for thought...awesome!

Also ebilflindas- you hooked me up with my fiddy and that = a whole 'nother beautiful aspect to photography!

One year has gone and I am one year older, but as with Ms Dickinson, it makes me smile when I think of all the new things I've tried, embarrassing stunts done in the name of 365, the number of times I got frustrated and tore my hair out and then of course giggled over the last year....painful, crazy fun! I am so damn excited, but at the same time I'm scared this means I'll stop learning. So, I am in the process of signing up for classes at the local community college. In the end, I hope a job will emerge using photography....fingers crossed! Classes will keep me busy, but of course I will post my homework here for much appreciated critiques.

So this is not goodbye, but...see ya soon!

ps thank you (to you too) if ever you viewed and/or commented on my images...that kept me going too ;)

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UPDATE: So my husband came home with a 365 congratulations gift: A FIFTEEN INCH MACBOOK PRO LAPTOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love him! Thank you Shawn for loving me through this year. And I should thank my kids too for their patience while mama was flickring ;)

The short-lived Negus liveried 757. Stunning.

This lotus will soon lose its petals and be nothing but a brown shell of a seed pod. the circle of life. There was just something very poignant about it. New York Botanical Garden, the Bronx, NYC -- September 17, 2020

All morning I'd looked at this massive old dairy barn from a distance. I initially worked my way among the smaller, more approachable outbuildings. All the while contemplating this behemoth as a sort of abstraction. It was impossibly large and seemed hugely out of scale in comparison to everything around it. Fully five storeys tall, it literally loomed overhead. True appreciation for the sheer mass of the building did not set in until I drew near. It was a slow process, taking a few steps, pausing, then inching closer. Part of my hesitation was the rugged terrain filled with ponded water, streams, and prickly wild rose bushes. Beyond that it just felt uncomfortable getting so close to something so large. Yet another irrational childhood fear that comes roaring back to life in response to some long forgotten trigger. Can't explain this one really. Not sure if it's a fear of a large (whatever, fill in the blank object) collapsing on me or just feeling mentally out of balance when normal proportions are upended like this. Here I was overwhelmed with the eeriness of the place. This once teeming structure was probably the epicenter of a thriving farm. Everything began and ended here. Now derelict, inhabited only by spirits and memories. The silence interrupted only occasionally by something clanking from within, a loose board perhaps. I marveled at the sheer amount of wood needed to contstruct this place. And how on earth something on this scale could have been erected with nothing more than hand tools. Very saddening to think that it's living out its final days in a state of neglect that will ultimately claim it. I expect to return here at some point to photograph a massive pile of rubble and debris. But for now treasuring these moments on a foggy morning, capturing a sense of the old girl before she falls.

Kirk Bockman, the cutter, (left) and Jim Lee, the stenciler, (right) in the final stages of the 2006 engraving process unveils the names on lines 24 and 25 which they have just engraved on the last panel at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial at Judiciary Square in WDC. Over a two week period, Bockman and Lee would add a total of 466 names. Once lines 24 and 25, on this last panel, have been unveiled, which would occur at approximately 4 PM on Tuesday, 2 May 2006 the 2006 engraving process will have been completed ... in time for the 18th Annual NLEOMF Candlelight Vigil which will take place on 13 May 2006. See www.nleomf.com/TheFund/NPW06.htm . Elvert Xavier Barnes Photography

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The moment the final whistle echoed across Lyse Arena, the stadium didn’t just erupt ― it transformed. A sea of dark-blue scarves, golden hats and raised arms surged forward, flooding the pitch like a tidal wave of hope finally set free.

For the first time in 34 years, Viking FK are champions again. Their 5–1 win over Vålerenga Fotball under the floodlights of Stavanger sealed the 2025 Eliteserien title. The joy wasn’t just in the score — it was in every hug, every cheer, every “finally!” shouted into the night.

This 360° panorama captures the magic of that night: a jubilant, city-wide celebration, where club and community became one living, breathing organism. The roar, the lights, the unity — it was more than a victory. It was a collective exhale, a release of 34 years of longing, hope and faith finally rewarded.

Let this be a testament: in football, sometimes the wait makes the triumph even sweeter.

Fun fact: The win marked Viking FK’s 9th league title in club history — their first since 1991.

all done. finally. I am now taking a well-deserved Flickr-break and going to Oregon to take more lovely photos. :) Ciao!

**EXPLORED: May 20, 2011 #175**

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My Best Friends College Graduation.

He and his friends last day on campus.

iPhone. Snapseed.

Golden, Colorado

Woohoo! That's it my first 365 complete. Thank you to everyone who has faved and commented on my photos and thank you to all those who have supported me on the way! Also a special thanks for these guys for all their support:

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On the final day of operation, Wrexham & Shropshire Railway 67013 'Dyfrbont Pontcysyllte' powers away from the Gobowen stop with the 13.28 Wrexham - London Marylebone, November 11th 2011.

As can be seen a lot of photters turned out to see the final workings and I am stood in a gallery of 20+ more.

Day 66

looks like an abandoned pot.

I decided not to use this one, but I figured I'd post it since I spent the time to process it.

Yesterday I had pet hospice come to help me send Kayla on her final journey. She had mammary cancer and was terribly thin. It was a peaceful goodbye--she was in my lap on the porch with sun and wind in her fur. She was my very special and beloved girl, 15 years old.

CB&Q #9774 in West Burlington Iowa 1964.

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Strider was diagnosed with cancer that had already spread to his lungs at the end of July 2016 & within just 3 weeks it was apparent that his degree of pain was increasing despite taking pain medication. We decided that we would end his suffering on Aug 26, 2016. He was so young (5 yrs old) & the cancer was so aggressive. You can see how he's holding his back leg out away from his body in this shot because the tumor was on the inside of his thigh.

It is almost the day of reckoning for the tulip. To me it has an exquisite but so transient beauty even in its final day.

There's a feeling I get

When I look to the west

And my spirit is crying

For leaving.

Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven

Shot in Bethlehem, next door to Judea.... Tauranga, NZ :-)

Thanks, Brian... thanks, Deirdre :-)

Holding my husband's mother in heart...

took to my i pad and did a sketch of her.

Digital application_ Sketchbook

UPDATE: Maria is now with the Angels.

She passed on this morning at 9 a.m European time

in Germany. (4 a.m EST). February 20th 2017

May she rest in peace and my deepest condolences to her family and all who knew and loved her.

she was my mother in law whom i never had the pleasure of meeting ...but did meet on skype.

The Place I’ve Made-My-Way-In-Life-Since 2000.

31.10.21

We went for a quick walk this morning before the supposed storm came in, however, nothing happened, so we walked again later so I could take some beach scenes just before the lashing hit Papamoa. So far it has not lasted too long, anything can happen though. Yesterday we were forced off the beach due to heavy rain and people were scattering for their beach gear, running back to their cars. Others just sheltered in their beach tents and waited it out some with their dogs in the tents. It has been a bit of a funny day these last two days at the end of a rather tumultous year for some. Happy New Year everyone and stay safe, stay happy and keep being kind to each other

I made a book! It contains 40 photographs. More info here: www.thechrisproject.com/project/finalday/

So long.....farewell

It's time to fly...

I've made some friends here.....but now it's goodbye!

Climbing the bank up to Exeter Central for the final time, 50003 'Temeraire' is in charge of the 14.22 Exeter St Davids-Waterloo on Monday 1 July 1991. 50003 failed later that day and was withdrawn two weeks later. 50003 was the final class 50 to receive an 'F' exam. Its withdrawal heralded the final run down of the class.

the end

What a beautiful year it was! I'm browsing through my photos and I'm glad I did the project 365 - the whole year documented. It was the best year - not only photo wise. So many things happened, many things learnt, discovered, changed. I've gained a few of really special friends (total nuts, but brilliant people ;)), so many others stayed in my life throughout the year and I was able to let go of those that didn't want to join me on my journey. I managed to carry on the project more or less smoothly - apart from Nov/Dec posts being delayed - and what's more important I'm finishing today. I feel a bit emotional, I know it's only some stupid project, but... just as Klara said earlier today with tears in her eyes: 'I don't want you to stop taking photos, mummy'. And I won't. But not as a project anymore, I think I may dare to pursue my dreams to own a photography business in 2015...

Apart from photo projects, I've already made some people my 'project' - to either help them change or understand them better :) I won't be bored, that for sure...

I will try to stay regular on flickr, who knows if project 52 won't call me, let's not forget I have some crazy ideas and family (hi, Jo!) :)

Wishing you a very super-duper Happy New Year (always want to spell New York! :D) - may your dreams be bigger than your fears and your actions be louder than your words! :)

light :: temple works | in collaboration with mark valentine | view video

Nine screen video and audio installation, Temple Works, UK

Leeds Light Night Festival, October 9th, 2009

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If a building had a memory,

with secrets to tell,

what would it say?

'Slip in Time' is a short video which began as an enquiry into the secrets a building might tell, if only we spoke the same language.

During September - Temple Works, a near derelict flax mill located in Holbeck, Leeds - has been open and made available for a small group of artists, to gather raw material - audio, video, photographs and sculptural artifacts - to create work for the Final Days exhibition, as part of the Light Night Festival 2009.

During this time, I was able to photograph the internal spaces, and sample audio and video directly from the building. The audio, video and photography was then used as source material for the creation of an installation. Mark Valentine and myself worked back and forth, responding to each others contributions - his sound to my video, and vice versa - to create an video/audio installation, in response to the building.

The short video we created will be on view - screened in situ across a tower of 9 CRT monitors - alongside other artists responses, as part of the Temple Works Light and Sound contribution to the Leeds Light Night Festival on October 9th, 2009. The video is intended as a visual/aural representation of how an actual building might remember its occupants! Fleeting moments, captured as glitches in time, half remembered, as visual and aural metaphors.

I'll load more images of the installation running in situ, after the event.

If you are in the area, please check it out!! Bookings essential. Tickets are available here.

The Final Short Trip to the Pad for Discovery and the next to last shuttle launch.

Who would have believed in the following 8 years to April 2019 the all U.S. Astronauts leaving Earth's gravity would have been aboard a Soyuz?

Apr 30 2011

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So this is it. It’s over. A whole year in my life has gone by and it still feels like I only started this project last week. I don’t really know how to sum it up, I can’t really. Anyone who’s done a 365 will know exactly how I’m feeling, anyone who’s currently doing a 365 will know exactly how I’ve felt for the past twelve months and anyone who’s thinking about starting a 365 absolutely should.

It’s addictive and wonderful. I like to think my photography has developed over the year. Taking a photo everyday (albeit being late a few times) has forced me to be creative and really think about my photos. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not been easy. I’ve gone through very hard patches where I just haven’t had motivation to take a photo and ideas haven’t come easy. I think I still have so far to go with my photography and so much more I can do with it. Photography is something that will be with me always.

Honestly I was terrified of today arriving. Until about two days ago I never even thought about it. The idea that a year of my life has passed so quickly is scary and I don’t really know what to do now that I won’t be doing a photo everyday. A year is a long time to be doing that, life before my 365 is a hazy memory.

I, of course, won’t be leaving flickr. I have a feeling I’ll be on here for the rest of my life. But now I won’t be uploading daily. Simply when and how I want to, which is an alien concept now! I do wish I had made more friends on my ‘journey’ here on flickr. Hopefully I’ll be able to do that in the near future. All the final posts of the other 365s I’ve seen they mention how grateful they are to everyone they’ve met and made friends with and, unfortunately, I don’t feel I’ve managed to accomplish that. But there is still time I suppose, if you’re out there reading this and you want to make a friend then drop me a line! To anyone who’s followed my 365 from the beginning I say thank you and I hope that you’ve enjoyed my year and seen me grow. This gave me something to do that wasn’t schoolwork and it gave me a routine in my day. It got me thinking and it got me using every inch of creativity I have. I will always be grateful for this time in my life.

At this point I feel I should mention four people. None of them has any idea I even exist but they’re all important to me. Firstly, Karen and Charlie who are the reasons I even started a 365. About a year and two months ago I was looking at flickr, not even knowing properly what it was, and a photo caught my eye. This photo led me to Karen’s stream. I saw her 365 and then through Karen I discovered Charlie and her 365. Although, I think by then they’d both already done two of them! Seeing their 365s inspired me to start my own. Then Kalie and Kennedy. I discovered them when I was about a month into the project and they are two of my all time favourite photographers. They brought me into a whole new way of taking self-portraits and their streams never fail to inspire me. I admire both of them greatly.

Would I do it all again? Yes. Yes I would. Not for while now though! But I would definitely do this again in the future. I think it’s a beautiful way to capture a year but I would be far more relaxed about it if I did it again. There are many photos that I’m not 100% happy with but that isn’t the point of a 365 project. You do have to accept that not all of your photos will be wonderful, or even good, but overall the project is amazing.

Now, to round up this horribly long final post of my 365 (I'm sorry it is so long, if you read all of it I'm impressed) I will steal some words from Kalie Garrett from her own day 365 post:

“With that said, I am the 365 day project poster child.

And I want every single person to do it.

I am so thankful I stuck with it, I really am.

My God, I learned so much and grew even more.

Both in the art and personally.

Please, if you are not doing it already, give this project a try.

You will be thankful when you finish.”

I will join Kalie as a poster child for the 365 project. Anyone with even a slight interest in photography should do it, my hand to God you won’t regret it. I couldn’t find better words than hers to conclude my year of flickr. However difficult it is you will be thankful when you finish.

So this is Jessie, finishing her year, and as Kalie said:

“I hate ending this project.

It feels like I am losing a friend.”

browsing Turner Field. I remember the 96 Summer Olympics were held here.