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UPDATE: the green part of the truck is gone as of November 28, 2024. the rusted back end is still there.
41 degrees - what the heck was i thinking. but this area in the tehachapi pass is just SO intriguing.
i have to go back for more exploration, a lot of rock houses i'd like to shoot. i got there well after the sun went down so didn't really have a lot of time to explore. but this truck was really cool.
We had such a fun time taking photos that day. This was taken just before I put the camera away. I love her intense look directly into the lens and Karen's slight smile as well.
None of my photos are HDR or blended images, they are taken from just one shot
Punta Candor, Rota (Cádiz - Andalucía)
Sony A900 + Carl Zeiss16-35mm + Cokin filters : 2 X121S
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A Pine Warbler glances down during a lull in the hunt, wondering what the heck those people are doing.
I found this little bottle in a local antique shop and it just appealed to me. I have no idea how it came to contain 3 tiny dice, but I've left them in there and not even removed the cork. I wonder how old the air in the bottle is. :)
For this week's Crazy Tuesday group theme, Container and contents.
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AUSTRÀLIA B/N 2023
Adelaide Arcade
The elegant Adelaide Arcade is a beautiful and intriguing example of South Australia’s living history. Opened in December 1885 to widespread acclaim, its distinctive domes, ornate details, and architectural grandeur had never before been seen in Adelaide.
It took 200 workers an unprecedented five months to complete Adelaide Arcade and the adjoining Gay’s Arcade. Considered extremely progressive at the time, new building materials and techniques were used, and it was one of the very first buildings in Adelaide to have electric lights. Featuring Carrara marble floors, glass-panelled ceilings, and extra-wide promenades, the Adelaide Arcade was a place of opulence.
The official opening reflected this grandeur, with street closures, crowds of onlookers, a visit from the Governor, and an orchestra playing ‘The Adelaide Arcade Polka’, especially composed for the occasion.
At the time of its opening, the Arcade housed 50 shops. Store owners would retail their wares from the ground floor, while their workrooms, accessed via an internal staircase, were located above on the first floor. The addition of a balcony level in 1968 doubled the number of stores in the Adelaide Arcade and provided the beautiful aesthetic we still enjoy inside the Arcade to this day.
In a life spanning three centuries, Adelaide Arcade has been home to many interesting tenants. One of the most exotic was the Turkish Baths, where you had your choice of warm baths for a shilling or Turkish baths for four shillings. Beneath the main floor was an underground chamber where patrons could enjoy refreshments. While the entrance was closed for many years, the tea rooms are now visible through a glass floor that has been built over the original ironwork staircase.
The uniqueness of the Adelaide Arcade doesn’t reside solely with the retailers. Did you know the Arcade has its own Coat of Arms, visible beneath the domes? Or that the fountain at the Rundle Mall entrance moved homes many times before finally coming to rest in its current location? The Balconette at the Grenfell Street end was designed as an orchestral gallery where bands played, and grand balls were held in Gay’s Arcade. The Arcade also saw the unfortunate and gruesome death of the resident caretaker in 1887… rumour has it his ghost still walks the promenade at night.
The Arcade has seen many changes through the years, from the addition of central trading booths in the thirties, the introduction of the balcony level in the sixties, and a major fire in the eighties. Over the years, however, the Arcade has been lovingly restored to its nineteenth-century glory and maintains its position as the luxurious heart of Adelaide’s central retail precinct.
The meaning of things lies not in the things themselves, but in our attitude towards them.
~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery
As much as I try to avoid using my drone whenever possible, there are some times when I'm just too intrigued as to what it would look like. I didn't expect the view of the Battle River Valley, looking northeast, to be half as pretty as this - but I couldn't help but feel amazed looking at the drone controller. A westbound grain train led by a newly rebuilt AC44C6M set the stage, as they rolled across the expanse. Although the trestle looks smaller from the sky, the true size of it is amplified when you can see the whole train in one image. I try not to fall in love with drone images too often, as I think they're kind of cheating… but I couldn't think of a better photo to end the trip with.
CN Grain Loads
CN Wainwright Subdivision
CN AC44C6M 3395
CN ES44AC 3912 (End DPU)
DJI Mini 4 Pro
February 16th, 2025 - 9:21 AM MT
mad hatters at Hawes. two people twist their necks to see what its all about.
its very rare for me to have a human in a shot.
shot by KHWD at Kirby Hall
🌿 The Formal Gardens at Kirby Hall are a masterclass in late 17th-century landscape design, blending symmetry, grandeur, and historical intrigue. Here's a full sweep of what makes them so special:
️ Historical Origins
- Designed around 1685 by George London, a leading landscape architect of the time.
- Created under Sir Christopher Hatton the Fourth, who envisioned them as “the finest garden in England”.
- The gardens were laid out in the late 16th and 17th centuries, then reconstructed in the late 20th century using archaeological evidence to recover the original plan.
🌸 Design Features
- Parterres with cutwork: Intricate geometric patterns formed by low hedges, typical of formal garden design
- Topiary and statuary: Sculpted shrubs and classical statues add drama and elegance.
- Urns and seating: Period-style elements that invite visitors to linger and reflect.
- Symmetrical layout: Reflects Renaissance ideals of harmony and order.
Layout and Setting
- Located to the west of Kirby Hall, the gardens are framed by the Elizabethan architecture of the house.
- The north end features a distinctive garden structure, adding vertical interest to the horizontal symmetry.
- The gardens are part of a Grade II* listing on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.
️ Restoration and Archaeology
- The gardens were painstakingly restored to reflect how they may have appeared in the 1690s, based on historical maps and excavations.
- Earthworks and buried remains reveal the original garden plan, offering insight into Tudor and Jacobean landscaping techniques.
Visitor Experience
- Visitors can stroll through the gardens, enjoy the free-roaming peacocks, and explore the interactive Tapestry Trail inside the hall.
- The gardens are ideal for quiet reflection, photography, or simply soaking in the grandeur of a bygone age.
If you're drawn to poetic solitude and historical charm, Kirby Hall’s gardens are a living canvas of Elizabethan ambition and 17th-century artistry. Would you like help visualizing a scene here for one of your surreal narratives?
- The gardens were painstakingly restored to reflect how they may have appeared in the 1690s, based on historical maps and excavations.
- Earthworks and buried remains reveal the original garden plan, offering insight into Tudor and Jacobean landscaping techniques.
Visitor Experience
- Visitors can stroll through the gardens, enjoy the free-roaming peacocks, and explore the interactive Tapestry Trail inside the hall.
- The gardens are ideal for quiet reflection, photography, or simply soaking in the grandeur of a bygone age.
If you're drawn to poetic solitude and historical charm, Kirby Hall’s gardens are a living canvas of Elizabethan ambition and 17th-century artistry.
A very berry berry experience
What a great day snowshoeing today. We hiked up to our local Inglis Falls and the ice formations beside the falls were intriguing. There are a lot of tree roots that created some of the twists and knots. Zoom in to see the details. I was so happy I could hike with a camera bag on my back.
There are several streams that feed into the lake and different paths...Here, only the bird songs and me...
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Candid street photography from Glasgow, Scotland. I have no idea what she had seen to cause this expression but I am certainly intrigued. Wishing you all a great weekend of photography - stay safe!
- Image captured in accordance with coronavirus pandemic rules and regulations applicable at the time.
Beauty is not always the preserve of youth.
Intrigue,wisdom, experience, and inner strength often come with maturity.
Many sources emphasise that true beauty comes from within, from a person's character, experiences, and how they live their life. This inner beauty can shine through at any age.
I wonder what her life was like?