Our Lady Help of Christians RC at Kitt's Green, in the Tile Cross area of Birmingham is a stunning late 1960s Catholic church by Richard Gilbert Scott and very inventive, on a T-shaped plan with a ribbed roof that curve upwards, rising to form a central tower over the core of the building. Not everyone will find this attractive, but I actually find it all the more remarkable for it.

Copious quantities of stained glass is visible in the windows and weirdly shaped apertures, but alas I was out of luck as it was all locked up. There was a notice directing people wishing access to the church to the priest's house behind it, but I could tell my efforts were in vain as my appeal to look inside was met with a puzzled frown and a suggestion that I come back for mass the following morning. He was perhaps busy which is fair enough, but for me living nearly 20 miles away returning wasn't so simple.

I wasn't overly keen on looking around after a service, the timings didn't suit my trains and it would be likely busy, so when I saw 'confessions' listed 11-12 Saturday mornings thought that might be a better bet. Turned up to find the church was open but with a few people (inc. the priest I'd met before, who I didn't think would be overly keen to see me loitering again) sitting or kneeling quietly inside, I realised it was now exposition of the Blessed Sacrament instead. A very awkward time to look around, I'd have to content myself with quietly keeping out of the way in the chapels at the back and get some pics of their windows at least, but this wasn't enough for one member of the flock who noticed me and glared in a 'How dare you enter our church!' kind of way! I retreated out of sight into the baptistery to sit and look at a fine abstract window, but he decided to come and stand staring aggressively opposite me and clearly wanted to start something, but the atmosphere of awed silence prevented this and he left, but he'd made his point, I knew I was not welcome in this church.

I left shortly afterwards myself feeling frustrated (for the second time, not having been able to view or record the full interior) and deeply uncomfortable. I was hoping to bump meet my would-be assailant outside, having mentally prepared some suitable Biblical quotes about Christian behaviour since he displayed so little of it, but it was most likely just an all too common case of being judged guilty of whatever before proven innocent.

So to summarise, this is one of the most remarkable modern church buildings I've seen, but from my experiences also just about the most unwelcoming I've ever visited. I'm sure, with hindsight, staying after a mass would have been a far better choice after all, reception might have been different (certainly couldn't be worse).

HELP NEEDED..as you can see this is an hdr image..the first I have attempted using trial software from Photomatix..hence the watermark..actually this is the first hdr image I have ever attempted..looking for something different..so..I would really appreciate your help and feed back..what kind of software do you use..tips and ideas..what do you think this image looks like? hdr seems to create a lot of noise..the light in this image is very indicative of what it was like on the day..the sun was behind me..lighting the foreground..leading out to the other rocks which are naturally darker in colour..and as you can see it was very overcast and cloudy..please let me have your thoughts because I am very interested in what you have to say..and as we say in Australia "be fair dinkum..no bloody bullshit" cheers all..see ya round like a rissole..Peter..thank you all in advance..

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Calling for help in an old VW Beatle.

What's the worst that can happen? It's probably not as bad as you think.

Insecurity kills more dreams than lack of talent does. Believing things like "I'll never get promoted," or, "I can't compete with her" will turn self-doubt into a self-fulfilling prophecy. All of us feel self-doubt sometimes, no matter how confident we are. But, mentally strong people don't let self-doubt prevent them from reaching their goals. Here's how to keep self-doubt from holding you back.

1. Embrace (a little) self-doubt.

Don't worry about a little bit of self-doubt: Slight insecurity could actually bolster your performance. A 2010 study published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise found that individuals who experienced a little self-doubt actually performed better compared with people who were completely confident in their skills. Other studies have found similar results.

So rather than waste energy worrying that your self-doubt is actually a sign from the universe that you're about to fail, recognize that self-doubt can be helpful. Perhaps you'll spend more time rehearsing or put in more effort when you're aware that there's a chance it might not go so smoothly.

2. Question the evidence behind your thoughts.

When you encounter serious self-doubt, examine the truth behind it. Ask yourself, "What evidence do I have that I can't do this?" Then ask, "What evidence do I have that I can do this?" Go ahead and write down your answers on a piece of a paper.

Looking at the facts can help you see things in a more realistic way. This exercise may not eliminate all of your self-doubt, but it can help reduce your insecurities to a more manageable level.

3. Consider the worst-case scenario.

Self-doubt is fueled by catastrophic predictions: "I'm going to mess everything up." "I'll never get another chance." When you find yourself guessing things will go poorly, ask, "What's really the worst thing that could happen?" If you do make a mistake, would it really be that bad?

Remind yourself that even if things go terribly, it's unlikely truly to be life altering. A few years from now, losing a game, stumbling over your lines, or failing to get a promotion probably won't matter that much. Keeping things in proper perspective can help you calm your nerves.

4. Monitor your emotions.

Your emotions play a major role in how you think and behave. Anxious feelings can fuel doubtful thoughts and impair your performance, unless you take steps to regulate your emotions.

Pay attention to how your emotions influence your choices. If your anxiety skyrockets, calm your body and your mind by taking deep breaths, going for a walk, or distracting yourself with mundane tasks. Don't allow short-term discomfort to convince you to bail out, give up, or cave in.

5. Focus on your present performance.

Whether you're stepping on a stage or running out onto an athletic field, telling yourself, "I'm going to embarrass myself" will only distract you from your performance. Rather than allow your inner monologue to drag you down, stay focused on the present.

Before you take the giant leap into whatever you're feeling doubtful about, give yourself a quick pep talk. Saying "All I can do is my best" will remind you that you don't need to strive for perfection. With that reminder in mind, you'll be better equipped to put your energy where it needs to be—on your performance.

A. M.

When you think about it, car bombs and stuff are good for the planet because they take care of the over-population problem and help cut down on emissions.

This was awesome caught it right before he fell in

Neat booklet with adorable illustrations from Frigidaire

I would think he might have better luck if he didn't have the creepy serial killer vibe.

Its still a sad and unfortunate scene...I know this could happen to anyone of us.

Guys, I need some help here.

I'm gonna buy a camera but I can't decide. The thing is this camera's gonna be my first reflex so I don't have any experience. I'd like to have a Nikon but I realized that Canon has good stuff too so I thought I should buy a Canon 'cause isn't too expensive like a Nikon.

I was gonna buy a Canon Rebel T1i but today I saw a Nikon D5000 and it costs less than the Canon so I got confused and now I can't make my mind.

Please, I'll appreciate your help, really. (If you have experience and you really know about this, please help me.) Suggestions, recommendations, testimonials, whatever.

THANK YOU SO MUCH.

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Gente, necesito ayuda. o_____o

Estoy por comprar una cámara pero no logro decidirme. El problema es que esta cámara sería mi primera reflex por lo que no cuento con experiencia y el tomar la decisión me está costando mucho. Además, sabiendo que podría conseguir ayuda de personas que probablemente sepan del asunto, no deseo quedarme con la duda.

Me gustaría tener una Nikon, sin embargo, sé que las Canon también llevan mucho tiempo en esto, que son muy buenas y han estado lanzando al mercado cámaras muy muy buenas. Por esa razón pienso que siendo mi primera cámara podría empezar con una Canon y quizás más adelante conseguir una Nikon. (Con más adelante me refiero a muchos años después, ya que tenga más conocimiento y experiencia.) Otra razón por la que consideré una Canon fue que aquí donde vivo he encontrado más de ellas que de las Nikon y porque las Nikon son más caras -aunque eso no es mucho problema, podría esperar un poco más y no me molestaría-.

Estaba por comprar una Canon Rebel T1i pero hoy fui a checar precios en diferentes tiendas y encontré una Nikon D5000 que estaba más barata que la T1i y eso me sacó de balance. Ahora me encuentro muy indecisa y no sé para donde inclinarme.

Por favor, apreciaré muchísimo su ayuda. (Si tienen experiencia y realmente saben de fotografía y cámaras, por favor, ayúdenme.) Sugerencias, recomendaciones, testimonios, lo que sea.

MUCHÍSIMAS GRACIAS.

On reverse:

Charles & Esther

1938 at Ohio

Lugano Hockey

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Road tripping to Nashville for a Jason Isbell show at the Ryman Auditorium.

help!

Baby overload.

Part of the Capture Oakville 2008 photo contest

Obviously this is all the same baby, namely my youngest one. One small piece of information: she couldn't stand up when I took the picture so I am holding her almost everywhere.

Leica M Monochrom

Carl Zeiss ZM C Biogon 35mm f2.8 lens

Please help me change the Flickr app back!

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Week 1/52 for my project 52

The Portland coast guard helicopter just about to rescue a man stuck at the bottom of a cliff at Anvil Point.

Thanks for looking!

My Project 52: flic.kr/s/aHsjDuLgzV

My pictures also got uploaded to the swanage coastguard website:

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HELP

2015_11_06 Global Day of Service Philabundance

The with 10N crew low on time, Pittsburgh East Dispatcher had them recrewed and had a helper tie onto the head end.

On my N gauge layout, Shetford Central, i currently have a bus depot with a small yard (featured central in the map) but aren't really happy with it. There is the corner space the other side of the double track, and i was thinking maybe I could use both sites for one larger bus depot, maybe keeping the same building and/or new ones to accompany it. The one problem is the track in the middle of it, all at the same level. If you have any ideas on how to improve it, please comment and it would be much appreciated :) Thanks

Hillcrest Hotel & Apts.

Help, I have done it again

I have been here many times before

Hurt myself again today

And, the worst part is there's no-one else to blame

Be my friend

Hold me, wrap me up

Unfold me

I am small

I'm needy

Warm me up

And breathe me

Ouch I have lost myself again

Lost myself and I am nowhere to be found,

Yeah I think that I might break

I've lost myself again and I feel unsafe

Be my friend

Hold me, wrap me up

Unfold me

I am small

I'm needy

Warm me up

And breathe me

Be my friend

Hold me, wrap me up

Unfold me

I am small

I'm needy

Warm me up

And breathe me

Hoosier Railcar owns this little helper engine, I'm not exactly sure if it even has a frame/serial number like an actual railroad unit, there's no reporting marks, no numbers, just one little switcher. Regardless of all the listed defects...It's still really cool to see something like this every now and then.

East Chicago, Indiana - 7/5/2011

(c) Taylor Veldman

"Indiana Rail Series"

© Oswaldo Ordóñez.

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Model: Harsch Sharktooth

Photographer: Harsch Sharktooth

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Helper, Utah

Support Team

Tough Mudder, Yorkshire

Knowing what the Internal Revenue Agency is looking for can help you understand how the auditing process works. Watch here the eight reasons that may increase your chances of being audited.

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An MRL helper set drifts downgrade near Skyline Montana

I discovered that Nova would make THE worst dock diving dog ever. If she can't feel the bottom she won't jump in, she'll just stand there and whine. My sister got a video of her when we were camping crying because there was a stick in the water off the rocks.

This is after she finally went off the rocks. She was really not happy and was so stubborn - if she moved a couple feet towards me she could easily get up the rocks, but she wouldn't move from this spot and I had to go over and pull her up.

She's a princess, can only swim on sandy beaches apparently, Lol.