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A new dawn for America- sanity and decency return to the Federal Government.
Early winter sunrise on the Arapaho Peaks.
First, my apologies for bringing up a political subject in a forum that some feel should be devoid of political opinion.
I spent today reflecting on the merits of public lands in the U.S., and the potential outcome of turning over Federal lands to the states, and subsequent sales of those lands to private individuals and companies. The possibility of this transfer is more realistic today with the recent bill passed by the House, making it easier to transfer Federal land to the states, and the inauguration of Donald Trump.
The view in this photo is on Federal land, but is within 1/4 mile of evaporite ponds that cover a significant area near Moab Utah (earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=83905&eocn...). The ponds are used to concentrate potash, a potassium bearing mineral used largely in fertilizer. (BTW my father was one of the chemical engineers who consulted in the construction of this plant in the early 1960's, so my early well being is tied in small part to its existence)
Clearly the current use of this land has merits in enhancing food supply for humans. However this area is also heavily used for recreation. It is conceivable that this area would be used to enhance the production of the potash mine, and become one of the next evaporite ponds., which are already quite visible from Dead Horse Point, the high point on the mesa in the center of the skyline. Access to this scenic area and the White Rim road may also cease. It would enhance the profits of the company that operates this mine, and may increase the supply of potash, of which the U.S. produces about 2% of the world's production. It would also seriously compromise the aesthetic value of the area. Is the loss of public access to this land, and the loss of tourist money worth the benefits to greater potash production? This is only a hypothetical possibility- as far as I know there is no plan for increased use of the area for evaporite ponds, but it provides a reasonable scenario, given the sentiment in the Utah state government.
My hope is that those in power will properly weigh the pros and cons of use of Federal lands, and the potential for transferring those lands to the states. Let's keep public lands public. Let's also remember people need to make a living. The two are not antithetical.
Photographic note: this is a 3 photo stack to enhance the sharpness throughout.
Look what I saw on the east shore of Lake Berryessa, on inauguration day! Not close enough for a great picture, but still I hope shows a favorable augury.
Lake Berryessa, Ca. Jan. 20, 2021.
Army National Guardsman taking a smoke break off the south side of the Mall.
Washington, DC / January 20, 2009
People in a bar near Trafalgar Square in 2009, watching Obama’s inauguration on big screens. A different world.
I'm pleased to announce that this shot was 'Highly Commended' by the judges of the Take a View - Landscape Photographer of the Year 2012 competition in the Urban Category. Hugely chuffed about this. It's going to be on display as a printed copy at the National Theatre in London from the 12th November until the 12th January 2013. The shot also appeared in yesterdays Sunday Times - which is just fabulous - over the moon.
Apparently the book is out already - I haven't seen a copy - but judging from the shots in the Times yesterday its going to be fabulous - some really amazing shots - very much looking forward to seeing them.
As for the shot - well this was pretty much the last shot before my ill fated trip to the bottom of the Thames on the Shard's Inauguration night, so its the last shot I have with my D300 - which was smashed up in the fall. It was taken from across the river - slightly elevated along with hundreds of other photographers - I was surprised at just how many had turned out - it seems such a long time ago now.
Technical Details
Nikon D300
Nikon 50mm @ f2.8
1.6 seconds
ISO 200
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Chiranjiv Singh inaugurates the Attendance Award 24 ceremony at Alliance Francaise, Bengaluru.
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Sri Chiranjiv Singh, former Ambassador of India to
UNESCO in Paris, joined the Indian Administrative
Service in 1969. He retired in 2005 as Development
Commissioner of Karnataka and Additional Chief
Secretary to Govt. of Karnataka."
Post-inauguration, we decided it was easier to walk back to Virginia rather than try to fight for a spot on the shuttle bus or metro train. They had mostly blocked off the 14th Street bridge for pedestrians to do just that. I think we had about a mile left to go at this point.
Yesterday my brother in law got installed as Professor, of course I took some pictures... :-)
We are all very proud on his achievement!
Arolsen Palace. The Residential Palace of Bad Arolsen. This baroque house of the Waldeck-Pyrmont family was one of the place(s) where Emma, the woman who saved the Dutch monarchy grew up. When King Willem III had lost two of his three sons and it became clear the third one, Alexander, would never be able to wear the crown, he set out to marry again. In 1878, he reached the Waldecks in Bad Pyrmont. While Emma's sisters 'fled in horror' upon the sight of the old, fat and (quite frankly boorish) Dutch sovereign, Emma decided 'the poor man should not return home alone.' Emma and Willem married a year later, in 1879. Alexander died in 1884 and Willem himself in 1890. Wilhelmina became a queen at ten, making Emma regent. While the monarchy's popularity was at an all-time low, Emma organised a promotional tour, showing the baby. Emma must have been aware of how her grandparents once successfully spoke to their people during a time, rife with revolution. It was probably the first time in history a sovereign would adopt such a course. At eighteen, in 1898 Wilhelmina was inaugurated. Emma continued to visit Arolsen Palace regularly, always staying in the Blue Room. Emma's four sisters all made great matches: Pauline, Elisabeth and Marie, married into principal houses of Germany, while Helene married the youngest son if the British Queen Victoria.
These are some of the fireworks that happened today on Inauguration Day for Joe Bidden and Kamala Harris.
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So I spent the day in DC during the inauguration just allowing the day to take me where it would. Met a lot of nice folks on both sides of vastly differing opinions. All ballpoint. All in-situ. Very lucky with the weather. www.newsillustrator.com
Loco Pilot Waves The Flag, Signifying Historic Moment For The Two Distant Regions !!
Beautifully Decorated Red Beast Taking Off The Highly Demanded Train, Bhagalpur Jaynagar Inauguration Special Express Departing From Bhagalpur Railway Station !!
An elephant, the symbol of the U.S. Republican Party, is paraded as a sign of protest in McPherson Square on inauguration day, 20 January 2017.
Sheriffs from Ohio lining the Inaugural Parade route along Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.
Washington, DC / January 21, 2013
Rhode Island State Police troopers lining the Inaugural Parade route along Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.
Washington, DC / January 21, 2013
So I spent the day in DC during the inauguration just allowing the day to take me where it would. Met a lot of nice folks on both sides of vastly differing opinions. All ballpoint. All in-situ. Very lucky with the weather. www.newsillustrator.com
Thursday, on the eve of the inauguration, this group of protesters marched on the streets of WDC. The police largely expedited the safe movement of this group through the streets.
So I spent the day in DC during the inauguration just allowing the day to take me where it would. Met a lot of nice folks on both sides of vastly differing opinions. All ballpoint. All in-situ. Very lucky with the weather. www.newsillustrator.com
Pro-environment demonstrators on the streets of Washington, D.C.. during the 20 January 2017 Trump inauguration.
Brand New LHB Rake Getting Ready.
Decorated Rake Of 02251 Darbhanga Jalandhar City Antyodaya Express Getting Ready For Its Inauguration Ceremony !!
15.05.2018
In summer 1993 the Great Arctic Rerserve (Zapovednik) was established at the northern coasts of Taymyr. An international (WWF) delegation took part in the inauguration in Dudinka and in the field. The Taymyr peninsula is covered by the most extensive and northernmost tundra habitats in Siberia. These enormous wetlands are used during the short Arctic summer by millions of waterbirds, which winter in Southern Europe, Southern Asia and Africa. The biodiversity of the Taymyr peninsula is with 20% well covered with different kinds of protected areas. However, there may be need to connect them by South-North corridors to secure adaptation of biodiversity moving North with climate change. With increased warming and thawing of tundra massive release of methane stored in the ground could trigger further climate change.
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