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Star trek III, The Search for Spock
There is a wisdom as old as time that says "There is no such thing as a good odd-numbered Star Trek movie." While we could get bogged down in arguing minutiae, I would rectify that statement and say that there is no great odd-numbered Trek film, but there are at least two good ones, and the best of the odd-numbered Treks is arguably Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.
Forming the middle portion of a trilogy with Wrath of Khan and The Voyage Home, Search for Spock picks up immediately after the events of Khan, with the Enterprise crew still mourning the loss of their former Captain Spock (Leonard Nimoy). Upon returning to space dock, the crew is given a commendation and extended shore leave (except poor Scotty, who has to report to the new Excelsior engine room to help with their transwarp drive). The crew is resigned to the fact that the Enterprise, being over twenty years old, is going to be decommissioned, but a visit from Spock's father Sarek (Mark Lenard) leads Kirk (William Shatner) to believe that while Spock's body may be dead, his consciousness is alive in someone else... Dr. McCoy (DeForest Kelley).
Kirk and a skeleton crew (Scotty, Sulu, Chekov & Bones) set out in the Enterprise to return to the Genesis planet and retrieve Spock's body, in hopes of returning it to Vulcan. What they have yet to find out, however, is that Lt. Saavik (Robin Curtis) & Kirk's son David Marcus (the unfortunately named Merritt Butrick) have discovered, on Genesis, that Spock has been reborn as a child. Further complications arise when a Klingon ship, commanded by Kruge (Christopher Lloyd) gets wind of the failed Genesis project and travels there in hopes of stealing the technology for the Klingons.
Okay, we need to get this out of the way immediately; The Search for Spock is not a very good film, even by Star Trek standards. It suffers from horrendous budget restrictions which first time director Nimoy couldn't shoot around as well as his predecessor, Nicholas Meyer. A lot of the recycled sets & costumes look terrible, and really distract on the 2009 blu-ray high def transfer. It's likewise hindered by being sandwiched between arguably the two best Star Trek films ever made, and can't help but feel like a trifle compared to the other two. It's got more substance than I remember it having, but the stakes are relatively low from beginning to end, and the sense of danger imposed by Khan in the previous film is just not met by the Klingons in this film.
All that being said, the film is actually much better than I remember it being, if for no other reason than the script is actually surprisingly well written. The dialogue and interplay, particularly between the Enterprise crew is as good as it's been in any of the films, and the humor throughout (much of it by, or at the expense of, Bones) is pretty reliably funny. The two truly emotional moments in the film (Kirk learning of the death of David & Spock's recognition of Kirk at the end) still land incredibly well and make up for some of the more ridiculous acting choices made by the other actors throughout the entire film.
William Shatner, the actor, was never better than he was in these three films. His moment I mentioned a moment ago, learning of the death of his only son, is very powerful and as good as he's ever been on screen. He also appears to be having a good deal of fun in this film, which is odd considering he was unhappy at having to be directed by his co-star (all of which led to Shatner taking the helm of arguably the worst Star Trek film not directed by JJ Abrams, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier). The rest of the crew is good as well, of course all resigned to one or two bits (one of the few lessons Abrams & his writers wrongly incorporated from the original films).
Lloyd is also nowhere near as bad as I remember him to be. His casting is ridiculous, to be sure, but he's not quite as bad in actuality as I seemed to have thought he was. Curtis, taking over the role of Saavik from Kirstie Alley, though, doesn't fare as well. Granted she's not given much to do, but her line readings are spotty at best and she's not terribly convincing as a Vulcan. Beyond some ridiculous stunt work in the final fight between Kruge & Kirk on the dying Genesis planet, there's really not much else bad I can say about the film.
Star Trek III is a fairly lightweight effort in the Trek canon, but it still manages to have far more good moments than bad, and is ultimately a genuinely enjoyable entry in the series. It has its flaws, to be sure, and they are numerous, but it still manages to be solidly entertaining and never insulting in the way some of the other odd numbered Trek films were. It can't help but pale in comparison to the two films bookending it, but I wholeheartedly recommend checking it out, particularly if it's been a while since you've seen it. It holds up much better than you might remember.
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In a lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, engineers simulated conditions that astronauts in space suits would experience when the Orion spacecraft is vibrating during launch atop the agency’s powerful Space Launch System rocket on its way to deep space destinations. A series of tests occurring this month at Johnson will help human factors engineers assess how well the crew can interact with the displays and controls they will use to monitor Orion’s systems and operate the spacecraft when necessary.
Test subjects wore modified advanced crew escape suits that are being developed for astronauts in Orion, and sat in the latest design of the seat atop the crew impact attenuation system. This was the first time this key hardware was brought together to evaluate how launch vibrations may impact the astronaut’s ability to view the displays and controls. While Orion’s late 2018 mission will be uncrewed, engineers are hard at work performing all the necessary evaluations to make sure the spacecraft is ready for crewed missions beginning as early as 2021.
Image Credit: NASA/Rad Sinyak
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Washington DC, Saturday April 22, 2017. Tens of thousands gathered in the pouring rain at the Washington Monument* for a rally and march to the US Capitol in support of science and reason. The new administration of President Donald J. Trump has proposed deep budget cuts to NIH, NASA, EPA and other government agencies that engage in scientific inquiry for the public good. Even worse, Trump and his supporters are openly hostile to any ideas or set of facts that they perceive as standing in the way of their business or political interests.
*Similar events were staged in over 600 cities and towns worldwide.
Thank you Martine for giving me permission to publish this lovely photo of Manoe which she took in Maastricht on 8 July 2010, Here are some thought from Martine,
It's a pleasure for me to give you this photo....I am proud to have realize this, many persons said me that It's a beautiful photo. Just, I was in the good place at the good time. Bill you can use my photos of Maastricht....
All my friendships.
Martine
Here is a link to many, many additional photos that Martine took of the JSO musicians:
www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/album.php?id=1124497413&...
To see Manoe in this photo in almost life size, move cursor into the middle of the photo, right click, now select Large or Original. You will now need to use the horizontal & verticle scroll bars to see Manoe up close & personal
This is believed to be the largest, highest resolution photo of Manoe on the internet.
MUSICOGRAPHY Here is a list of all the DVD's Manoe appears in, the most recent is on top....
Maastricht V aka Under the Stars
#13 And The Waltz Goes On - Briefly Featured
Home For Christmas
#14 Winter Wonderland - Singing Trio along with Stéphanie & Lin
And The Waltz Goes On
Fiesta Mexicana aka The World of André Rieu
#4 Hava Nagila Hava - Featured on Bagpipes
Roses From The South
Maastricht 4 aka A Midsummer night's Dream
My African Dream
#9 Hava Nagila Hava
Live in Australia
#8 Sportpalast Waltz - Whistles with hand in mouth
#24 Amazing Grace - Bagpipes solo
I lost my heart in Heidelberg
#14 Song of the Volga - Clarinet, briefly featured
Live in Sydney 2009
#5 Torna A Surriento - 24:15 Sneeze
#13 E Lucevan le Stelle - 01: 04: 07 Clarinet, briefly featured
#15 Song of the Volga - 01: 13: 36 Clarinet, briefly featured
Live In Maastricht 3
#31 Brasil - Whistle & Gord Shaker
Live in Australia
#8 Sportpalast Waltz -Whistles with finger in mouth
#24 Amazing Grace - (Bagpipes) Trio with Andre (Violin) & Teun (Fife)
#25 Marina - Whistleblower
Live in Maastricht 2
#9 Amigos para siempre - Guitar
Live in Dresden aka Semperoper aka Dancing Through the Skies aka Ich tanze mit dir in den Himmel hinein aka Wedding at the Opera
#8 E lucevan le stelle - Clarinet spotlight & solo at the beginning
Wonderland aka Eftling
#16 The Second Waltz - Saxaphone, briefly featured & standing
#19 Carnival Festival - Bapipes, briefly featured
Live in Vienna
#19 Ich muss wieder einmal in Grinzing sein - Guitar, briefly featured
André Rieu on his way to New York
Romance
New York Memories aka Live in New York aka Live At Radio City Music Hall
#8 Godfathers Waltz - Brief Clarinet solo
#11 Amazing Grace - Bagpipes solo
Schönbrunn
#24 Music, Music! - Twirls Clarinet in unison with Arthur's Oboe
Songs From My Heart aka Live in Maastricht
#9 Funiculi Funicula - Played Clarinet way to long & was scolded by Andre & Sanne, who nearly pushed Manoe off her chair (a near mishap)
#11 The Second Waltz - Sax, briefly featured
#24 Auld lang syne - Bagpipes solo, standing on stage in front of everyone
Bonus Track #1 - My Father's Favorite - All the ladies on this DVD, donned wigs & period costumes & then turned on the charm & flirted, BIG TIME.
Christmas Around the World
#12 Jingle Bells - Clarinet, briefly featured
#16 Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer - Vocal solo
#17 Winter Wonderland - Trio vocal with Lin & Stephanie
New Years Eve in Vienna aka Silvester in Wien
#7 Funiculi Funicula - Plays too long, is scolded by Andre & Renate. Pesters Renate, has her Clarinet taken & then sticks her tongue out at Renate when Andre tells her to give it back
#17 Second Waltz - Close up & briefly featured on the Saxaphone duet with Renate
#19 Brasil Symphony - Whistle Blower
Love Songs
New Years Eve Punsch aka Silvester Punsch
#1 Leichte Kavallerie - briefly featured
#18 Amazing Grace - Bagpipes - solo
#19 Klarinettenmuckl - Clarinet duet with Heidi. Congratulation to Manoe for being able to keep up with Heidi (I'm now ducking & running for cover under a large rock)
#24 Marina - Whistle blower & gord shaker
Flying Dutchman
Bonus Track #1 - In a Persian Market , 02:38 disconnected the bottom part of Clarinet & made it appear her Clarinet was a snake, synchronized with Arthur doing same thing with his Oboe
Christmas with André Rieu aka Mein Weihnachtstraum
#2 From heaven high I come to you - on an instrument that look like, but isn't a Clarinet duet with Arthur
#10 Jingle Bells - Clarinet, briefly featured
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Romantic Paradise in Cortona, Italy
Tuscany
Same sound track, different Album covers/photos
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Live in Dublin
#4 Song of the Volga - Clarinet, briefly featured
100 Years of Strauss
#3 Perpetuum Mobile - Brief duet with Manoe
#4 On Holiday - Clarinet, briefly featured
Dreaming
Gala Concert
#5 Clog Dance - dancer
#15 Chianti Song - uses clarinet as a gondola paddle in unison with Arthur
#20 Tirolrock - Renate & Manoe each try to dominate the other & win the audience. Manoe wants to "rock & roll" & gets 1/2 the orchestra to go along with her. Renate wants traditional fold songs & gets 1/2 the orchestra to go along with her. In the end, Renate wins out & Manoe join together in a vocal of "Heidi" with entire orchestra & audience joining. This is the very best, THE CLASSIC, all time BEST - antics of JSO musicans
Walzertraum(PAL only)
#12 Clog Dance - Clog Dancer
Royal Albert Hall
#3 Seventh Heven of Love - Briefly featured on Sax
#4 Zorba the Greek - Clarinet solo
#7 Funiculi Funicula - plays Clarinet way to long & is scorned by Renate & Andre
#13 The Second Waltz - Briefly featured on Sax
#15 Andre Sisters - Vocals along with Lin & Renate
#19 Brasil Symphony - Gords & Whistle
Romantic Moments
#4 Plaisir D'Amour - Duet with Teun
La vie est belle
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Nikon D800 photography of Pretty Blond Swimsuit Bikini Model Goddess @ the 45SURF Summer Beach House! Gorgeous Green Eyes! Modeling a white bikini and black gold 45 revolver bikini! I'm thiking about adding a deck and a pool to the beach house / surf shack! You'll have to visit!
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Classic California--an athletic model goddess modeling Gold 45 Revolver bikini with the Moving Dimensions Theory Equation on it: dx4/dt=ic! Tall, thin, fit and very, very pretty!
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Photos shot with the AMAZING Nikon D800 E and Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor Zoom Lens and the B W 77mm XS-Pro Kaesemann Circular Polarizer with Multi-Resistant Nano Coating. Classic California Brunette Beach Babe! Beautiful Swimsuit Bikini Model Goddess with Pretty Blue Eyes and wavy sandy-brown hair!
Shot in both RAW & JPEG, but all these photos are RAWs finished in Lightroom 5 ! :)
Modeling the classic 45surf t-shirts and the Gold 45 Revolver Gold'N'Virtue Bikini on a sunny Malibu summer afternoon--my favorite for shooting on the beautiful socal beach!
Modeling the black & gold "Gold 45 Revolver" Gold'N'Virtue swimsuits with the main equation to Moving Dimensions Theory on the swimsuits: dx4/dt=ic. Yes I have a Ph.D. in physics! :) You can read more about my research and Hero's Journey Physics here:
herosjourneyphysics.wordpress.com/ MDT PROOF#2: Einstein (1912 Man. on Rel.) and Minkowski wrote x4=ict. Ergo dx4/dt=ic--the foundational equation of all time and motion which is on all the shirts and swimsuits. She was thin, tall, fit, tan, and sexy! Every photon that hits my Nikon D800e's sensor does it by surfing the fourth expanding dimension, which is moving at c relative to the three spatial dimensions, or dx4/dt=ic!
May the Hero's Journey Mythology Goddess inspire you (as they have inspired me!) along your own artistic journey! Love, love, love the 70-200mm F/2.8 Lens! :)
All the Best on Your Epic Hero's Journey from Johnny Ranger McCoy!
May the classic California HJM Goddesses guide, inspire, and exalt ye along yer heroic artistic journey!
A Gold 45 Goddess exalts the archetypal form of Athena--the Greek Goddess of wisdom, warfare, strategy, heroic endeavour, handicrafts and reason. A Gold 45 Goddess embodies 45SURF's motto "Virtus, Honoris, et Actio Pro Veritas, Amor, et Bellus, (Strength, Honor, and Action for Truth, Love, and Beauty," and she stands ready to inspire and guide you along your epic, heroic journey into art and mythology. It is Athena who descends to call Telemachus to Adventure in the first book of Homer's Odyssey--to man up, find news of his true father Odysseus, and rid his home of the false suitors, and too, it is Athena who descends in the first book of Homer's Iliad, to calm the Rage of Achilles who is about to draw his sword so as to slay his commander who just seized Achilles' prize, thusly robbing Achilles of his Honor--the higher prize Achilles fought for. And now Athena descends once again, assuming the form of a Gold 45 Goddess, to inspire you along your epic journey of heroic endeavour.
History of Jaguar
Written for CMC by Jaguar author Philip Porter
The great Jaguar story started in 1922 when 21-year-old Billy Lyons formed a company in partnership with a neighbour to produce motor cycle sidecars in Blackpool where they lived. From the very start, Lyons knew the importance of style. Until then they had been rather ugly appendages but the Swallow sidecars, as they were known, were very striking and attracted a lot of interest and healthy sales.Lyons then turned his attention to cars, offering stylish bodies on popular chassis. The first and best known of these was the little Austin 7 Swallow, in open and saloon versions. Again the style caught the eye, and they proved very popular. With the introduction of the S.S. Models in 1931, Lyons evolved his thriving company a step further by arranging for the Standard Motor Company to produce engines and chassis of SS design for the company to fit long, low rakish bodies which suggested great performance but did not quite live up to that promise.In 1935 the name Jaguar was adopted and the improved range were then known as SS Jaguars. The first real sports car, the SS100, had stunning good looks and performance to match.Following the war, the SS name was dropped, for obvious reasons, and the company became Jaguar Cars. During the later stages of the war Lyons and his senior engineers, Bill Heynes, Claude Baily and Walter Hassan designed a new engine for a planned radically new saloon car (sedan). Lyons wanted a glamorous engine that would give real performance and offer potential for development. A twin overhead camshaft configuration was chosen as it satisfied those criteria and gave the company great technical credibility. Such a complex design had not really been produced in serious quantities before and it was a brave move.
The new saloon was not ready and so several, more traditional models were introduced after the war. However, the company had an excellent chassis and a new engine. In 1948 it was decided to launch the engine in a sports car which would gain some useful publicity, garner a few sales and enable Jaguar to try out the engine on a more tolerant bunch of customers. Only a relative handful would be built. That was the plan.The XK 120, with the new XK engine, stole the 1948 Motor Show. Lyons had designed a sensationally beautiful and ultra modern open two-seater body. With the powerful engine, the 120 promised racing car performance on the road, yet with practicality and comfort. The orders flowed in and the XK 120 led Britain’s crucial post-war export drive, being especially popular in Hollywood. Around 60% were exported to the USA, earning vital dollars to rebuild war-torn Britain.The new large saloon appeared in 1950 and was christened the Mark VII. It was to be another great success. Meanwhile, the XK was making a tremendous name for itself on the world’s race tracks and provided an important breakthrough for a young man called Stirling Moss. XKs also distinguished themselves in rallying and record-breaking, proving the car was far more than a very pretty face. The Roadster was joined by the Fixed Head Coupé and Drop Head Coupé, before all three were succeeded in 1954 by the XK 140 range.The Le Mans 24-hour race provided unparalleled publicity worldwide and Lyons was determined to win it. The competition model, designed the XK 120C or simply C-type, was based on the XK 120 but with a lighter body and chassis. Jaguar took famous victories in 1951 and 1953. The D-type, often dubbed an aircraft on wheels, came next missing a winning début by seconds but won in 1955, 1956 and 1957.
The Jaguar range had been enlarged in 1955 with the addition of a new compact saloon. Known as the 2.4, a larger 3.4-engined version became available in 1957. As the later, more developed 2.4, 3.4 and 3.8 models became known as the Mark 2s, so the originals are now referred to as Mark 1s.The Mark VIII succeeded the Mark VII and the XK 150 supplanted the XK 140. A handful of roadgoing D-types were produced and known as the XKSS – the supercar of its age. The Mark XI followed the Mark VIII and was fitted with an enlarged 3.8-litre version of the amazing XK engine, this power unit also being optionally offered in the XK 150, the range being supplemented by the higher spec XK 150 S models.In 1961 the E-type was launched in Geneva and caused as big a sensation as the XK 120 had in ’48. The three carb 3.8 XK engine gave virtual 150mph performance and superb acceleration but also typical Jaguar docility and torque for high speed but relaxing motoring. The new independent rear suspension transformed the roadholding and ride. Introduced in Roadster and Fixed Head Coupé styles, both were blessed with pure, very beautiful sculptural shapes. The E-type was, of course, another enormous success with the vast majority being exported.In 1964 the 3.8 engine was replaced by a new 4.2-litre version, and two years on a 2 + 2 model was added. In ’67, the three styles were upgraded and named the Series 2 models (hence the earlier cars have become known as the Series 1 models). A year later Jaguar introduced Sir William’s (he had been knighted in the ’50s) final masterpiece, the brilliant XJ6 saloon. Still powered by the extraordinary XK engine, the car offered new standards of ride and refinement, thanks to Bob Knight who was pre-eminent in this field.Another superb engine was introduced in 1971. As with the XK engine, Jaguar’s V12 was the first to be produced in quantity and enhanced Jaguar’s reputation for engineering integrity and innovation. Once again, the engine was intended for the XJ12 saloon but was offered in the lower volume sports car first. The V12 E-type was known as the Series 3 and offered in just Roadster and 2 + 2 forms.On the large saloon front the completely new Mark X was launched in 1961. The smaller saloon range was supplemented by the S-type and 420 models, and the Mark X became known as the 420G. In 1967 the Mark 2 models became known as the 240 and 340 (the 3.8 was dropped). With the announcement of the updated Series 2 XJs, an additional and very stylish 2-door Coupé model was added in six-cylinder- and V12-engined versions. In 1975 the XJ-S replaced the classic E-type and the XJ saloon continued to be updated, including the very advanced all-aluminium cars, until replaced in 2009 by a completely new design.
In the ’90s Jaguar dropped the XJ-S and launched the XK8 which was reminiscent of the E-type; the later supercharged version was known as the XKR. These were replaced by the completely new all-aluminium XK and XKR.
A new generation S-type saloon, a new small Jaguar – the X-type and X-type Estate – plus the current XF model complete our brief look at the Jaguar story.
Nikon D810 Photos Pro Women's Surfing Swatch Women's Pro Trestles Sports Photography With New Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens for Nikon!
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Swatch Women's Pro in Trestles San Clemente with pro surfers /models Alana Blanhard, Lakey Peterson, Laura Enever, Sally Fitzgibbons, Coco Ho, Stephanie Gilmore, newcomer Nikki Van Dijk, and more!
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Nikon D810 Photos Pro Women's Surfing Van's US Open Sports Photography Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD !
I shot in DX mode which crops away the extra pixels and takes me 1.5X closer while allowing for up to 7 FPS with the Nikon D810's Nikon MB-D12 Battery Grip using the 8 AA battery option! 8 Duracels took me through around 3,000 shots no problem--maybe more! I was shooting at the equivalent of 900mm with the 1.5x crop factor! Pretty close! Had I gone with the Nikon D4s, I would have gotten 12 fps, but no DX crop factor, as the sensor has only around 14mp, compared to the d810's 36 megapixels! Sure the larger pixel size on the Nikon D4s full frame sensor comes in handy indoors or at night, but in the bright sun, there's more than enough light for the smaller pixels in crop mode! Sure we lose some pixels from the outer edges when shooting in DX crop mode, but most of those pixels would be cropped away in lightroom anyway. And the smaller files make the memory cards last longer, while also upping the FPS to 7 shots per second! Not quite 12 FPS, but still awesome and enough I felt!
What a beautiful way to test the Nikon D810 and Tamron 150-600mm zoom lens for sports photography!
Athletic graceful girl goddesses! Tall, thin, fit and in shape! Pro women's surfers form the van's us open wearing both long wetsuits and bikini bottoms with shorty wetsuit tops/summer wetsuits. Sexy, beautiful beach babes and water goddesses all! Many are professional swimsuit bikini / surf lifestyle models too!
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD Autofocus lens for Nikon AF-D Cameras.
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Full-size "Draken's"
J 35A
Fighter version, total production 90 including prototypes. The J 35As were delivered between 1959 and 1961. The tail section was lengthened after the 66th aircraft to house a new afterburner for additional thrust, the longer tail cone unexpectedly reduced drag. This forced the installation of a retractable tail-wheel. The two versions were nicknamed Adam kort (Adam short) and Adam lång (Adam long). The Adam was fitted with a French Cyrano Radar (Swedish designation PS-02) (same as on the Mirage III) as the Swedish radar hadn't been developed in time.
J 35B
Fighter version, built and delivered between 1962 and 1963, total production 73. This variant had improved radar and gun sights, and was also fully integrated into the Swedish STRIL 60 system; a combat guidance and air surveillance system. Fitted with a Swedish built radar PS-03.
SK 35C
25 J 35As with short tail sections rebuilt into a twin-seated trainer version.The minor modification meant that the aircraft could easily be converted back to a J 35A standard if necessary. The trainer version lacked armament.
J 35D
Fighter version, delivered between 1963 and 1964, total production 120. The aircraft had a new and more powerful Rolls-Royce Avon 300 (RM6C), which could deliver 77.3 kN thrust when using its afterburner. This was also the fastest Draken version, capable of accelerating until out of fuel. It was also the last Draken to carry two cannons. Fitted with the PS-03 radar.
S 35E
Reconnaissance version, total production 60 with 32 built from scratch and the remainder converted from the J 35D model. The armament and radar was removed and several cameras (of ortho and oblique types) fitted. The aircraft was unarmed to make room for the nine cameras of Vinten design (five in the nose and four in the fuselage) but was fitted with a countermeasure system to increase its survivability. It also carried an active infrared reconnaissance system of EG&G design in a pod fitted to a hardpoint.
J 35F
Fighter version, delivered between 1965 and 1972, total production: 230. This variant had improved electronics and avionics, e.g. integrated radar, aim and missile systems. The aircraft's main armament were IR and SARH versions of the Hughes Falcon missile originally intended for the J 35D, but one of the cannon was removed to make space for more avionics. The J 35F2 was a J 35F, produced with a Hughes N71 Infra-red search and track sensor. This was a change in the production line from the no. 35501 airframe. The Hawé mods I & II where carried out on the P/S-01/011 radar sets in the early 1980s to improve resistance to ECM.
J 35J
In 1985 the Swedish government decided to modify 54 J 35F2s to the J 35J standard.[20] In 1987, 12 more modifications were ordered: between 1987 and 1991, the aircraft received a longer lifespan, modern electronics and cannon, additional two Sidewinder (AIM-9P) pylons under the air intakes and increased fuel capacity. The final operational J 35J flew for the last time in 1999.
Saab 35H
Proposed export version for the Swiss Air Force; none sold or delivered.
Saab 35XD
51 Danish export versions: F-35 single-seat strike aircraft, TF-35 two-seat trainer and RF-35 reconnaissance aircraft. The type was heavily modified to make it into a strike aircraft; compared to the Swedish versions the outer wings where completely redesigned, and the radar was missing. These aircraft could carry heavy bombs as well as Bullpup missiles; during the WDNS upgrade of the 1980s they received the ALQ-162 jammer, a Marconi 900 Series HUD and a Ferranti LRMTS (laser rangefinder and marked target seeker)
Saab 35XS
12 fighter version units for the Finnish Air Force; built by Saab and assembled under licence by Valmet in Finland. The "S" stood for "Suomi" (Finland).
Saab 35BS
Used J 35Bs sold to Finland.
Saab 35FS
Used J 35F1s sold to Finland.
Saab 35CS
Used SK 35Cs sold to Finland.
Saab 35Ö
In the mid-1980s, Saab re-purchased 24 J 35D aircraft from the Swedish Air Force and converted them into the J 35Ö version (also called J 35OE in English literature) for export to Austria. Austria bought AIM-9P5 all aspect Sidewinders for these aircraft during the war in former Yugoslavia.
Sorry for the lack of updates in recent weeks this due to a busy work and ice hockey schedule. Advanced warning no photos of Hollie in the last week of the month due to being away.
However I have another day as Hollie next Saturday and I might have some new bits to show you ladies and gentlemen as well.
P.S looking for vintage Skirt Suits 80s and 90s preferably any help would be much appreciated. Ideally one knee length skirt and jacket and one maxi skirt and jacket and not black.
For the December Diary 2012 Project - A few of my favourite things.
Holidays with my Darling - and there is something about snow - quite magical.
Me and Mr T are off to Stockholm tomorrow for a long weekend. We've heard they have just had a good old snowfall - so will be packing our thermals for this trip LOL.
These cheeky two sit on our mantleshelf - a recent purchase from a local artist. Given the snowy treatment - Arctic Hares :O.
Take care my friends - I will catch up with you all next week. Have fun - don't do anything I wouldn't do ;)xx
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For the Daily Dog Challenge 4/3 -- Makes Me Smile
This was my first time taking pictures of Rosie out of the house by myself somewhere. It's also one day before she turns six months old. She's starting to look a little bit grown up the last few days.
You can read more about Rosie at TalesAndTails.com.
In Rome, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
The President of Ukraine expressed gratitude for Italy’s steadfast support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as its consistent focus on Ukraine during Italy’s presidency of the G7.
"I recall all our meetings, and they always concluded with us finding solutions to very complex issues. One of the most challenging is protecting the rights of people in Ukraine, as well as defending our sovereignty and territorial integrity. I am very pleased that your position in supporting Ukraine, our people, and our children has always remained unwavering," said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Ukrainian President provided an update on the situation at the front lines and on Russia’s ongoing missile terror targeting civilians.
During the meeting, the leaders discussed the continuation of military assistance to Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his appreciation to Italy for its significant military-technical support, including the approval of the 10th aid package.
He emphasized the importance of coordinated actions by partner countries to end the war with a just and lasting peace.
The President of Ukraine also commended Italy’s firm stance on maintaining and enforcing sanctions against Russia.
A key topic of negotiations was the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
The President thanked Italy for its care and support of Ukrainian orphans currently residing in Italy because of the Russian aggression.
The leaders also discussed preparations for the International Ukraine Recovery Conference, scheduled for July 10–11 in Rome. Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that Italian experts could join the restoration of Ukraine’s cultural heritage.
President Zelenskyy extended an invitation to President Mattarella to visit Ukraine.
I already gave up trying to take photos today, when the sun showed up for just a few minutes before being eaten by the heavy and dark clouds again.
I am so sick of winter D= go away, go away!
normally, i'd let this go uncaptioned, but an epiphanic moment gave me cause to express that random snaps probably are sourced in personal expression and rebellion on the eve of a 10 year anniversary
For the man who find's himself struggling with walking or just needs a fast ride. Crafted of fine wood it will guarantee a smooth ride.
I tried a new stile of photography out on this in an attempt to make the colors more vibrant and less saturated. Thoughts are welcome.
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My FIRST work in the field of (Photo Manipulations), the aim of this photo is clarification of how to find and get success.In this photo the (CHEST OF SUCCESS) is hidden in a dark and ruined room and it is very difficult to be found, despite that the person in this photo could find the room and the CHEST OF SUCCESS after a great effort, but still couldn't reach the SUCCESS, he just standing over there and looking at the upper part of the chest surprisingly in which the word (SUCCESS) is written on it, and he doesn't have any idea how to reach it.In the lower right corner there is a wooden stair which is hidden in the shadow of the chest and it is the only way to reach the CHEST OF SUCCESS.The whole story is to clarify that it is very difficult to get SUCCESS, and it doesn't depend on a great effort alone but also wisdom, doing every movement in your life precisely and finally DEPENDING ON THE GOD.At the end if you want to be a Successful person in life you should work hard and keep trying after the failures beside that you must observe the TIME because if you do not do that IT WILL DESTROY YOU.
Idea, photo, manipulation and words by: RAWAND
Our continental friends might appreciate this blague more than the unfortunate UK viewers who never see "Dinner for One" on British TV.
It is now a black & white cult classic on many European TV stations, especially at Christmas and New Year; most viewers know the English script word-perfect but still wouldn't miss it. Apparently it holds the record as the world's most frequently broadcast film.
Freddie Frinton and May Warden play out an annual ritual, on this occasion Miss Sophie's 90th birthday.
"Same procedure as every year Miss Sophie!"
Just google "Dinner for One" and watch one of the you-tube copies.
This tiger-skin rug was actually captured on a floor at the National Trust's Coughton Court.
Speaking of friends who have left Pittsburgh, my buddy Joe bought this bug a few years back with the idea that he would complete the already-started restoration. Well, he moved to San Fran, and the Bug is still here in Pittsburgh. If you'd like to buy it, shoot me (or joe) an email with an offer and we'll go from there. It's a '69 4-speed, and that's about all I know.
For the record, our new dog Censored, whom we got on Christmas. Cooper likes her, and she'll now start appearing in too many photos, just like Cooper.
I hadn't planned on posting today but I received another wonderful testimonial from Karen, travelingfool55 ,and wanted to send her a big thank you. I was drawn to her photostream because of her precious pup Paco......so I thought I would dedicate this shot of my precious kitty, (and soon to be first time mother), Pop-Tart, to sweet Karen. Thank you so much, Karen, for the kind words. You all need to go and check out her photostream, if you haven't already, and take a look at sweet little Paco.
This is also my 500th post! WOW! It doesn't seem possible.
Well, I went back through over 100 photos tonight and re-edited them! I thought I was done a couple days ago for December's LA Gallery show, but art is never done until it's done, and even then. . . Will be busy printing and framing in nice large, matted formats and frames and museum glass! Five of these photos will be printed on 40" x 60" floating wall mounted metal sheets! I think I know which--will share photos of the photos hanging on the walls!
The secret to HDR photography is that you want people to say, "Woe dude--that's unreal!" And not, "Dude--that's not real!" "Unreal" is the word they use when they're trying to figure out the photo--what makes it cool--is it a photo? Is it painted? How'd it come to be--how'd you bend the light that way? "That's not real," is what they say if you have the saturation/HDR/ etc. turned up too high. :)
Some (almost) final edits for December's Los Angeles Gallery Show! Printing them on metallic paper at 13" x 19" and mounting and framing them on a 4mm 18x24 white mat and 2" dark wood frame. Also printing some 40" x 70" whihc is over three feet by five feet! Wish you all could come (and hang out with the goddesses)!
Let me know your favs.!
Nikon D800E / D800 HDR Malibu Landscapes / Seascapes for Gallery Show!
Yay! I booked a major photography show at a major LA gallery in December! Will also be giving some lectures on the story--the Hero's Journey Mythology--behind the photography!
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Preparing for some gallery shows this fall to celebrate 100,000,000 views! Printing a few dozen photographs in ~ 30"x40" formats and mounting/framing. Here are some close-to-final edits. HDR photography 7 exposures shot at 1EV and combined in photomatix: 36 megapixel Nikon D800E with the awesome Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens. 45SURF Hero's Journey Mythology Photography!
Epic Scenic HDR Landscapes / Seascapes of the Malibu Canyons & Beaches Shot with Nikon D800: Hero's Journey Mythology Photography!
Shot with the Nikon Nikkor wide-angle 14-24 mm 2.8 lens!
Seven exposures @ 1EV finished in photomatix.
Enjoy the Hero's Journey Mythology Photography, and all the best on a hero's journey of your own making!
These were shot with Nikon's best D800 with the 14-24mm wide-angle Nikkor lens. 7 exposures were taken at 1 EV intervals, and combined in photomatix to bring out the shadows and highlights.
Rather large HDR (high dynamic range) photo--you can see great detail both near and far! View the detail at full size!
The Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens rocks!
High Dynamic Range (HDR) photos rock in capturing the full dynamic range of the scene!
For more New York shots, please see my New York Collection
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