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76057 stabled at Guide Bridge on the 3rd July 1976. Not the best of photographs due to the foreground obstruction and I suspect it it had been anything else but a class 76 it would have ended up in the waste paper bin.
Locomotive History
76057 was originally 26057 and was built at Gorton Works (Manchester), with electrical equipment provided by Metropolitan Vickers. It was the last locomotive of the class and entered service in September 1953. It was one of the class to be fitted with a steam heating boiler to enable use on passenger trains in the winter months. Whilst in use on passenger duties up to the end of the 1960’s it carried the name Ulysses. 76057 was never fitted with dual or air brakes and was withdrawn in February 1977, seven months after this photograph was taken and well before the final closure of the Woodhead route in July 1981. Following withdrawal it was dumped at Reddish MPD until finally broken up on site by CF Booth, Rotherham in February 1983.
44871+45407 working 1z54 0903 Preston - Sheffield "Tin Bath" steam special,approaching Guide Bridge station on 15/02/2015
If you have been following along on this exploration of Oman, you have heard me mention my guide numerous times. This is Faisal.
He is dressed in the typical attire that Omani men wear to work and he had a wardrobe that always amazed me. The interesting thing about our meeting is that I learned that he had seen more sights in America than I had. Strangely enough, I had seen more sights in the Arab world than he had.
I guess that my love affair with the Arab world started years ago when I did a road trip through Morocco. The streets are so vibrant with souks and so mysterious with huge doors and walls surrounding individual homes.
Despite the tensions that occur between nations, they are soon forgotten when individuals meet during their travels.This is especially true in Oman, a country that works very hard to stay neutral in the Islamic world.
If ever you decide to take a trip to this hospitable and lovely country, I am certain that you would love being with Faisal. His name is Faisal Al Kindi and you can contact him @ +96898777999 or by email: jetstang96@yahoo.com.
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Managed to catch a fleeting 4 mins of sunlight at St Cwyfan's, Anglesey. Always a stunning place to visit.
A striking low-angle view of a tactile paving strip designed for visually impaired pedestrians. The bold yellow bumps create a mesmerizing pattern leading into the distance, enhancing both safety and urban aesthetics. The dramatic perspective and rich contrast bring out the texture and depth, making this everyday accessibility feature a captivating visual journey.
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Last week was a marathon run where I saw the dark side of sunrise and sunset 7 of 8 days. In the middle of all that, I was conducting a private photo tour with Jeffrey Wu from Toronto, Ontario. Check out his stream for a few images of our time together. Going in, I fully expected to do a lot of teaching, but ultimately, I simply got to play tour guide. Over meals, we talked photography and I even got some sage advice that I hope to carry with me on my photographic journey. And it is a journey. As we go through this photographic life, there are signs along the way, obstacles we must overcome, and milestones to be reached if we just keep at it.
The Shot:
Headed to Davenport the other morning and took advantage of the overcast skies for some long exposures of the crack. Even ran into a couple from New Jersey who had driven cross country and ended up in Davenport. They helped inflate my ego a bit when they told me they were drawn to the area because of some of my images. That was cool. :)
The Gear:
Nikon D7000
Nikkor 12-24mm @ 12mm
71 sec, f11, ISO 160
Lee Big Stopper and .9 Soft GND filters
Styling: Naomi Olivia
MUA: Laura Naish
Hair: Suze Smethurst
Model: Annie @ Profile Models
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Sky Guide app shows what the Photopills app had predicted for the rise of the Moon and Venus at the Pony Express Station location...
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Staircase at the Design Museum, Den Bosch, The Netherlands.
Design (2012): BiermanHenket architects.
Bear enclosure tour guide educates visitors... about bears
and bear safety to protect them and any wild bears they may encounter.
- Montana Grizzly Encounter (a Grizzly Bear Rescue & Education Sanctuary) in Bozeman, Montana. It was founded in 2004 and provides a spacious and natural home for rescued grizzlies. > grizzlyencounter.org/
No mistaking this loco anywhere with those external oil pipes.
Returning empty fuel tanks from probably Jarrow or Leeds to Stanlow Oil Refinery.
Monday 14th February 1983
a sequel to yesterdays picture for Joel :)
Joel, you always know the right things to say to make my day brighter and less stressful. Thanks of always being there for me, your truly are a light that guides me through life.
Grateful to my friend Lindsay and her mom Lillian for allowing me to photograph them under the stars.
This was an experiment in trying to emulate a photo Richard Tatti has shown on his YouTube channel, with two people illuminated by a single LED fairy light to make it look like a glow from the lantern. I really like how it turned out.
Engineering works on its usual route are presumably responsible for the unexpected sight of "The European", the 07:17 Harwich to Manchester Victoria boat train, to be diverted through Guide Bridge with 45104 in charge on Sunday 16th September 1984.
Our tour guide in Antigua.
During our bus tour she was answering questions from us and one came up about their national anthem. She said "It's beautiful and I'm not the best singer but if you'd like I'll sing it for you". She sang their national anthem and by the time she was finished she had tears streaming down her cheeks because she loves her country that much. Very touching to say the least.
It really was a good tour and she made it even better. I noticed when we got off the bus the tourists had compensated her well and she certainly deserved it.