*PosESioN* Monthly Contest
View allAll Photos Tagged Inauguration
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.
copyright © Mim Eisenberg/mimbrava studio. All rights reserved.
Imagine my delight to see this on my way over to an inauguration day bash at my local jazz club.
I hope to catch up with you later. Thank you for visiting.
See my shots on flickriver:
People in a bar near Trafalgar Square in 2009, watching Obama’s inauguration on big screens. A different world.
finally got this picture scanned. it's from when i went to DC for the re-inauguration of Barack Obama with a Hasselblad XPAN in hand.
Chiranjiv Singh inaugurates the Attendance Award 24 ceremony at Alliance Francaise, Bengaluru.
"
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."
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
_________________________________________________________________________________
web | blog | tweet | art international | 500px | old flickr (kantryla) | google+
These are some of the fireworks that happened today on Inauguration Day for Joe Bidden and Kamala Harris.
inaugurate verb: to put something into use
Turn up on election day in Australia and I'll bet London to a brick on you'll be offered a democracy sausage. There'll be equal odds that it will be cooked on a flat barbecue plate by someone from a local service club or school auxiliary, slapped diagonally on a piece of square, fluffy, characterless, sliced white bread, buried beneath undercooked onions if you're there early, or cremated ones if you're there late, and garnished with dead horse.
celebrate verb: to honour or praise
The sausage is a wondrous thing; a mystery bag of bits and pieces — whether it's upper class or as down-to-earth as a Scottish haggis. It is never celebrated more democratically than when it's laid down in the embrace of a bun, dressed here in a simplified form that you might encounter in København; a world away from the queue to vote.
This wiener is a pale simulacrum of the frankfurter it could be. Stuffed with ground bits rejected then selected for their inferiority, and wrapped in a dyed orange/brown skin, it'll have to do for this inauguration. Dressing this dog is the first, the inaugural task of a new batch of red kraut — fermented in the Danish-style with fennel seeds. The mustard is sweet, in the Swedish-style, and the onions are just a few metres from where they grew in this green land.
commemorate verb: to mark or celebrate
Here's to the not so humble hotdog! It commemorates its disparate parts, its humble origins in Germany, its adoption and adaptation around the World, symbol of getting together, getting along and the whole made better than the sum of its parts.
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!
Partied with 16 girlfriends today. They came for lunch and to watch the 44th president's inauguration. Saw this reflection and grabbed my camera.
Mimosa inside!
Today marks a great day in American History with the inauguration of Joe Biden. He inherits multiple ongoing crises exacerbated by Donald Trump, from the pandemic to severe racial and political divisions. May today mark the end of this very difficult time for America.
Today is also the last full day to pre-order my photobook #NotMyPresident: Five Years of Resisting Trump on Kickstarter (accessible via geofflivingston.com). The book documents nonviolent First Amendment actions taken against Trump’s presidency. Thousands of people from all walks of life stood up against authoritarianism and cruelty for five years.
These nonviolent protestors are the heroes who stood up and demanded change throughout the years. My book highlights them and their actions.
Please consider getting your copy of #NotMyPresident: Five Years of Resisting Trump now before it is too late.
Be safe today, my friends.
Photos from the inauguration of Dr. Boone Hopkins as the 12th President of Converse University and the lunch on the lawn that immediately followed the ceremony.
Inauguration of Asian Jewellery Fair 2018 by Harshika Poonacha, Actress Kannada Film Industry in Bengaluru.
The U.S. Capitol is centered among the "Field of Flags" at night during the 59th Presidential Inauguration in Washingtion, D.C. The Field of Flags represents the victims of COVID-19. CBP Photo.
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
No matter what your politics are, today is a historic day... marking the first time I have ever gotten up before sunrise to take pictures :) A few days ago, my cousin told me a story about my grandfather who went to the Inauguration every four years regardless of who won. I thought that was such a great custom, I had to try it for myself.
you have to see this LARGE on Black