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A Lionfish photographed at Wayaka II Reef in Bonaire.
This invasive species decimates the population of reef fish and its only principal predator is man (and the very occasional large grouper).
These fish are hunted on the common reefs, but here in Bonaire's national park, not many lionfish hunters are around to control this reef menace.
Space Invaders @ Paris
Un peu à la bourre dans les uploads...
Bien d'autres photos de Space Invader sur Un oeil qui traîne… / On the look out…
Bien d'autres photos de Space Invader sur Un oeil qui traîne… / On the look out…
Bien d'autres photos de Space Invader sur Un oeil qui traîne… / On the look out…
Bien d'autres photos de Space Invader sur Un oeil qui traîne… / On the look out…
Amusingly for a structure in such sorry shape, this crumbling wall of concrete is still known as the "New Dam" by some. You see, it was once the second in a series, retaining water for the Nictaux Falls power station in the 1930s. The first dam is in the village, with this one hidden about a kilometre upriver. But the village dam was rebuilt last decade, and a towering third dam stands in Nictaux South – so this abandoned animal in the middle is now the "Old Dam" of the bunch. In any case, I've rarely seen concrete more water-worn or weathered. It's been beautifully eroded for a century, building memories for countless folks. Les McClare and Bill Nixon would visit as boys in the 1940s, just down the hill from the Nixon family farm. From a crumbling perch up top, Edward Annis has watched the deer play through river meadows at sunrise.
As for me, I most like to come at times like these. Twilight is so sweet on dereliction. Cast in a way to cool harshness and soften sharp edges, all the way down to no light at all. New Dam lingers like some ancient battlement, built to retain invading forces. Porous to the current, pockmarked with attack, discoloured from years of leaching its component minerals. Scrambling up and over was a slightly precarious experience, and I was only just tall enough to hoist myself over the ancient sluice gate towers. By the time I left, there was only just enough shine to see my steps on the way back to Highway 10. One more gentle daydream gathered on the edge of forgetfulness, and a picture to make it last longer.
November 20, 2024
Nictaux Falls, Nova Scotia
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Tile street art by Invader, seen in London, England. Invader is the pseudonym of a French urban artist, born in 1969, whose work is modeled on the crude pixellation of 1970s 8-bit video games. He took his name from the 1978 arcade game Space Invaders, and much of his work is composed of square ceramic tiles inspired by video game characters. Although he prefers to remain incognito, and guards his identity carefully, his distinctive creations can be seen in many highly-visible locations in more than 60 cities in 30 countries. He documents each intervention in a city as an "Invasion", and has published books and maps of the location of each of his street mosaics.
Filename: 01_00091825
TITLE: Douglas, A-26, Invader
CORPORATION NAME: Douglas
DESIGNATION: A-26
OFFICIAL NICKNAME: Invader
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: USA, Seen at Brown Field, San Diego circa 1987.
REPOSITORY: San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive
Filename: 01_00091826
TITLE: Douglas, A-26, Invader
CORPORATION NAME: Douglas
DESIGNATION: A-26
OFFICIAL NICKNAME: Invader
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: USA, Seen at Brown Field, San Diego circa 1987.
REPOSITORY: San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive
Location: Findlay, Ohio
Time: May 2014
Camera: Yashica t5d
Film: LomoChrome Purple XR100-400
Essentially no post-production.
The Douglas A-26 Invader (B-26 between 1948–1965) was a United States twin-engined light attack bomber built by the Douglas Aircraft Co. during World War II that also saw service during several of the Cold War's major conflicts. A limited number of highly modified aircraft (designation A-26 restored) served in combat until 1969.
The redesignation of the type from A-26 to B-26 has led to popular confusion with the Martin B-26; Although both types used the R-2800 engine, they are completely different designs.
The last A-26 in active US service was assigned to the Air National Guard; that aircraft was retired from military service in 1972 by the US Air Force and the National Guard Bureau and donated to the National Air and Space Museum.
I had originally mistaken this aircraft for a P-70. Thanks Mitchel25J for correcting my mistake.
Space Invader @ Paris
Certains spécimens avec beaucoup de retard...
Beaucoup d'autres sur "Un oeil qui traîne..." / Many more on "On the look out..."
Gilbern Invader Reg Jun 1972 2994 cc.
Overview
Manufacturer Gilbern Sports Cars (Components) Ltd
Production 1969-1973
603 made
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door coupé
Powertrain
Engine 2,994 cc Ford Essex V6
Transmission 4-speed manual all-synchromesh
Dimensions
Wheelbase 93 in (2,400 mm)
Length 159 in (4,000 mm)
Width 65 in (1,700 mm)
Height 51 in (1,300 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor Gilbern Genie
The final car was the Invader, introduced in July 1969 and based on the Genie but with improved chassis and larger brakes. The front suspension now came from the MGC and the chassis was strengthened. It took the brand further up- market with fittings such as electric windows and walnut-veneered dashboard. The Invader was available as a complete car and from 1970 an estate version was also produced. Automatic or manual transmission with overdrive were available. It was updated to the Mk II version in 1971.
1972 Gilbern estate in front of Red Dragon pub in Wales
Launched in September 1972,
the Mk III version had a Ford Cortina front suspension and was restyled front and rear. The engine was the higher tune unit from the Ford Capri 3000GT. The body was produced using new moulds and was both wider and lower than that of the earlier Invader.
Track was extended by four inches (10 cm).
The wider axle led to wheel spats being added to the sides of the car. At the back the live rear axle was located by trailing links and a Panhard rod: adjustable shock absorbers were fitted all round.
1973 Gilbern Invader Mk III, note widened fenders
It was only available as a factory-built car and cost £2,693 in 1972.
Sainsbury's -Burpham -Guildford -Surrey -UK