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Lake Almanor dam is 130 feet high and composed of hydraulic fill.

Lake Almanor Dam, spillway, and release point for the North Fork Feather River

The first dam was completed by Great Western Power in 1914 as part of the Upper North Fork Feather River Project, damming the North Fork of the Feather River and flooding the meadow-filled valley generally known as Nakam Koyo/Big Meadows/Big Springs, a longstanding Yamani Maidu village site. When the dam was built, Maidu families still living in the vicinity were displaced, while parts of the town of Prattville had to be moved to higher ground, leaving multiple structures flooded over. The reservoir was named for the three daughters of Guy C. Earl, Vice President of Great Western Power: Alice, Martha and Eleanor. The present dam, which more than doubled the lake's size, was constructed by Great Western Power from 1926 to 1927.

The dam is now owned by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. PG&E uses it for hydroelectricity production, but the lake is also a popular recreation area, with fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming and camping available.

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has issued safe eating advice based on mercury for fish caught from Lake Almanor. (Wikapidia)

----------------------------- JESUS ✝️ SAVES-------------------------------

SALVATION THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST - ALONE!

12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."

❤️❤️ IT'S ALL JESUS AND NONE OF OURSELVES! ❤️❤️

16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the SALVATION of everyone WHO BELIEVES: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel a RIGHTEOUSNESS FROM GOD IS REVEALED, a righteousness that is by FAITH FROM FIRST TO LAST, just as it is written: "THE RIGHTEOUS WILL LIVE BY FAITH." (Romans 1:16-17)

16 KNOW that a man is NOT justified by observing the law, but by FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be JUSTIFIED BY FAITH in CHRIST and NOT by observing the law, BECAUSE BY OBSERVING THE LAW NO ONE WILL BE JUSTIFIED. (Galatians 2:16)

1. Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2. BY THIS GOSPEL YOU ARE SAVED, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.

3. For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4. that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5. and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve. 6. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. 7. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, 8. and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born.

9. For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them--yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. 11. Whether, then, it was I or they, this is what we preach, and this is what you believed. (1 Corinthians 15:1-11)

7. Therefore Jesus said again, "I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. 8. All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9. I am the gate; whoever enters through me WILL BE SAVED. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10. The thief comes only to STEAL and KILL and DESTROY; I have come that they may have LIFE, and have it to the FULL. (John 10:7-10)

1 Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. 2 For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. 3 Since they did not know the righteousness that comes from God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness. 4 Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.

5 Moses describes in this way the righteousness that is by the law: "The man who does these things will live by them." 6 But the righteousness that is by faith says: "Do not say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven?'" (that is, to bring Christ down) 7 "or 'Who will descend into the deep?'" (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8 But what does it say? "The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart," that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: 9 That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. 11 As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame." 12 For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile--the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13 for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." (Romans 10:1-13)

Jesus came to bring spiritual LIFE to the spiritually dead and set the captives FREE! FREE from RELIGION, ERROR and outright LIES, so WE might serve THE LIVING GOD! In SPIRIT and in TRUTH!

So you'll KNOW, and not think you're to bad for God to love. The Christian LIFE isn't about how good WE are, because NONE of us are! It's about how GOOD JESUS IS! Because JESUS LOVES US, so much he died in our place and took the punishment for all of our sins on himself. The wages of sin is DEATH, and Jesus took the death WE so richly deserved for us and died in our place. The good news is, there's no more punishment for sin left. WE, you and I were all born forgive as a result of the crucifixion of God himself on the cross that took away the sins of the whole world. All we have to do is believe it, and put your Faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. That my friends is REAL UNCONDITIONAL LOVE! YOU ARE LOVED. ❤️ ✝️ ❤️

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Nagaoka Fireworks Series, March 10, 2019 (+5) by Peggy Reimchen

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Shot from three barges about one mile off Waikiki Beach

This year's show runs 25 minutes to honor the Honolulu Festival's 25th anniversary

Nagaoka Fireworks Show is a longstanding tradition of Nagaoka City, Japan, which is a sister-city to Honolulu.

The Nagaoka Fireworks, also known as "hanabi," are used to celebrate new beginnings and to be a symbol of world peace.

The fireworks show began in Nagaoka City at the end of World War II as a memorial to all the lives lost in battle. [...].

hamnoya christmas by Paul

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Hamnoya. Sea mist and sunrise.

Christmas is almost upon us, a brightly coloured marker jutting out from the final pages of the 2018 yearbook. And for many people in this highly connected and commercialised world, where consumerism is everything, it's easy to lose sight of the true meaning of this festive season. The birth of Santa.

So whether you're busy adding a modern twist to the parable of the three wise men chasing that star all the way to Bethlehem by following an elderly couple through an overcrowded shopping mall for 20 minutes in order to claim their parking space, or if you've woken up in a stable after that final drink at the office party, it's good to reflect on what's important.

And so to all of you out there in Flickrland, I wish you every happiness. Thank you for your friendship, good humour and incredible support. You're the reason that I've continued to post and share my thoughts on here.

On a final note, many of you know what I do for a day job when I'm not busy snapping away or emptying the somewhat limited contents of my mind into my Flickr stream. We have many kids in our hospital wards at this time of year, some of whom will have a very different experience of this season, so please spare a few seconds to think of them and their families.

And finally, a very special mention to Dunia Osorio, one of my longstanding Flickr contacts who runs a charity called Brighter Lives which helps underprivileged kids in her home country of Honduras. Please check her out and visit her website if you have a few moments to spare. It's people like Dunia who truly embody the spirit and meaning of Christmas.

www.blchonduras.com

Change what you can change, be kind to others and take a moment to remember those less fortunate.

Happy Christmas, folks.

O'Neill's by Karl

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1958 Leica M2 with Leica Summarit-M 2.5/35mm on Ilford Delta 100 at box speed in my PC-512 Borax developer for 6.5 mins @ 20C.

This pub is a longstanding landmark in the Grafton area of inner south Dublin. This spot is mostly famous among tourists for the statue of Molly Malone, here just behind me. For years to come I am sure it will be obvious that this was shot during the pandemic, not just because of the mask on the lone figure here, but also because it's not mobbed with tourists! This spot is usually quite busy, and also partially obscured by parked cars. I don't think I quite fully took advantage of the pandemic for clear good weather shots of some of these spots. But I got this one!

More work to come this fall with getting a formula published for this developer. Very happy with it.

Lake Almanor, CA by Snuffy

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Excerpt from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Almanor:

Lake Almanor is a large reservoir in northwestern Plumas County, northeastern California, United States. The reservoir has a capacity of 1,308,000 acre-feet (1.613×109 m3) and a maximum depth of about 90 feet (27 meters). The surface area is 43.75 square miles (11,331.2 hectares). It is formed by Canyon Dam on the North Fork of the Feather River, as well as Benner and Last Chance Creeks, Hamilton Branch, and various natural springs.

The dam is 130 feet (40 m) tall and composed of hydraulic fill.

The first dam was completed by Great Western Power in 1914 as part of the Upper North Fork Feather River Project, damming the North Fork of the Feather River and flooding the meadow-filled valley generally known as Nakam Koyo/Big Meadows/Big Springs, a longstanding Yamani Maidu village site. When the dam was built, Maidu families still living in the vicinity were displaced, while parts of the town of Prattville had to be moved to higher ground, leaving multiple structures flooded over. The reservoir was named for the three daughters of Guy C. Earl, Vice President of Great Western Power: Alice, Martha and Eleanor. The present dam, which more than doubled the lake's size, was constructed by Great Western Power from 1926 to 1927.

The dam is now owned by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. PG&E uses it for hydroelectricity production, but the lake is also a popular recreation area, with fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming and camping available.

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has issued safe eating advice based on mercury for fish caught from Lake Almanor.

1929 Ford Model A Roadster by Dan Healy

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From the mid-1910s through the early 1920s, Ford dominated the automotive market with its Model T. However, during the mid-1920s, this dominance eroded as competitors, especially the various General Motors divisions, caught up with Ford's mass production system and began to better Ford in some areas, especially by offering more powerful engines, new convenience features, or cosmetic customization

The A-Model Ford or the A, and A-bone among hot rodders and customizers) is the Ford Motor Company's second market success, replacing the venerable Model T which had been produced for 18 years. By February 4, 1929, one million Model As had been sold, and by July 24, two million.

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Itcame with an Inline-4, L-head valves, 201 cubic inches engine producing40 hp at 2200 rpm. The transmission was a 3-speed manual. The cr weighed 2050 pounds aand sold for $450

Adams W R & Son Jewelers is a longstanding establishment in Sparks, NV, specializing in the sale and repair of fine jewelry and timepieces.

2017 Sydney: Swarovski Crystal Glass Hedgehogs by dominotic

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Smile on Saturday: Made of Glass

The Swarovski Crystal range includes crystal glass sculptures and miniature, jewellery and couture, home decor, and chandeliers. It is best known for its small animal figurines, which have loyal and longstanding collectors and fans.

Daniel Swarovski was born in northern Bohemia. His father was a glass cutter and owned a small glass factory. It was there that the young Swarovski served an apprenticeship, becoming skilled in the art of glass-cutting. In 1892 he patented an electric cutting machine that facilitated the production of crystal glass.

Longstanding Logs by Patricia Henschen

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Twin Lakes Village Historic District on the Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway in the San Isabel National Forest

non-working wastewater treatment facilities of a long-standing wool-washing factory by Uirii Dolgalev

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Sea to Sky Highway, BC by Snuffy

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Excerpt from Wikipedia:

Highway 99 is a provincial highway in British Columbia that runs 377 kilometres (234 mi) from the U.S. border to near Cache Creek, serving Greater Vancouver and the Squamish–Lillooet corridor. It is a major north–south artery within Vancouver and connects the city to several suburbs as well as the U.S. border, where it continues south as Interstate 5. The central section of the route, also known as the Sea to Sky Highway, serves the communities of Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton. Highway 99 continues through Lillooet and ends at a junction with Highway 97 near Cache Creek.

The highway's number, assigned in 1940, was derived from former U.S. Route 99, the predecessor to Interstate 5 and a major route for the U.S. West Coast. Highway 99 originally comprised the King George Highway in Surrey, portions of Kingsway from New Westminster to Vancouver, and local streets. It was extended across the Lions Gate Bridge and to Horseshoe Bay in the 1950s along a new highway that would later be incorporated into Highway 1 (the Trans-Canada Highway), which has a concurrency with Highway 99 in West Vancouver.

Highway 99 was later moved to freeway sections in southern Surrey, Delta, and Richmond that opened beginning in the late 1950s. These sections, which included the George Massey Tunnel under the Fraser River, were numbered as Highway 499 until 1973. The highway's northern section was extended several times between 1959 and 1992 with the opening of routes beyond Whistler and Pemberton. For the 2010 Winter Olympics hosted by Vancouver and Whistler, the Sea to Sky Highway was rebuilt to increase safety and capacity—both of which had been longstanding issues with the highway as recreational and commercial traffic increased in the late 20th century. In 2006, The Guardian newspaper from the United Kingdom listed the Sea to Sky as the fifth best road trip worldwide.

Tin City sunrise || Stockton Beach by David Marriott

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It was delicious waiting for the sun to just peek over the horizon and light up under the verandah of this abandoned shack at Tin City!

TIN CITY WAS a camp made up of a community of homeless men in the late 1920’s during the Great Depression. The shacks are governed by a one hundred year lease signed in 1920 under longstanding squatters settlement, and the shacks are not owned but are privately occupied and passed down to family and friends. They can be maintained but not extended.

It's just sand and rolling dunes until suddenly a cluster of 11 shacks appears, off behind the beach, half buried and looking quite strange and lonely. Several scenes of the hit 1979 movie Mad Max were filmed here.

in City has no power, no water, and no sewerage. It pretty much defines the term "off the grid"

www.theherald.com.au/story/2013518/welcome-to-tin-city-st...

Lake Almanor, CA by Snuffy

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Excerpt from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Almanor:

Lake Almanor is a large reservoir in northwestern Plumas County, northeastern California, United States. The reservoir has a capacity of 1,308,000 acre-feet (1.613×109 m3) and a maximum depth of about 90 feet (27 meters). The surface area is 43.75 square miles (11,331.2 hectares). It is formed by Canyon Dam on the North Fork of the Feather River, as well as Benner and Last Chance Creeks, Hamilton Branch, and various natural springs.

The dam is 130 feet (40 m) tall and composed of hydraulic fill.

The first dam was completed by Great Western Power in 1914 as part of the Upper North Fork Feather River Project, damming the North Fork of the Feather River and flooding the meadow-filled valley generally known as Nakam Koyo/Big Meadows/Big Springs, a longstanding Yamani Maidu village site. When the dam was built, Maidu families still living in the vicinity were displaced, while parts of the town of Prattville had to be moved to higher ground, leaving multiple structures flooded over. The reservoir was named for the three daughters of Guy C. Earl, Vice President of Great Western Power: Alice, Martha and Eleanor. The present dam, which more than doubled the lake's size, was constructed by Great Western Power from 1926 to 1927.

The dam is now owned by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. PG&E uses it for hydroelectricity production, but the lake is also a popular recreation area, with fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming and camping available.

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has issued safe eating advice based on mercury for fish caught from Lake Almanor.

The Bible in Hotel Rooms by Mike Roberts

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By 1908, they began placing Bibles in hotel rooms. The first hotel to receive a Gideon Bible was the Superior Hotel in Superior, Montana, and from that single act, a longstanding tradition was born.

The Geoff Keddy house, @ Inglis and Barrington, Halifax by Ben

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I've heard it referred to informally as "The Arc" but it doesn't come up formally as such.

KEDDY, GEOFFREY F. Geoffrey Keddy of Halifax, NS, died June 6, 2016, peacefully surrounded by his family. Born 1950 in Saint John, NB, he was the youngest son of the late Dr. George W.A., and Muriel M. (Rothwell) Keddy. He earned a BA from UNB, and a B.Sc., B. Envd., and B. Arch. from Dalhousie. His numerous architectural accolades include Nova Scotia Home Awards, Capital District Urban Design Awards, and the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Architecture. A longstanding member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (MRAIC), and the Nova Scotia Association of Architects (NSAA), Geoff KeddyArchitect & Associates Ltd. designed myriad residential and commercial buildings across Atlantic Canada. As bold and uncompromising as Geoff himself, his home The Arc on Barrington and Inglis will remain a testament to contemporary architecture in Halifax. Music, design, photography, boating and having a good time were his life passions. Overwhelming generosity, and unconditional love for familyand friends defined his life. He is survived by his devoted wife, Val (Savary) and four children.

Rockport, Maine (United Sates) by Andrea Guagni 8,5 Million

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Rockport is a town in Knox County, Maine, United States. It is 35 miles southeast of Augusta. The population was 3,644 at the 2020 census. Rockport is a popular tourist destination and art colony.

Rockport, or "the River", was settled in 1769 by Robert Thorndike. Goose River Village was originally part of the Megunticook Plantation, incorporated in 1791 as Camden. Shipbuilding, ice harvesting and the manufacture of lime were important early industries. In 1817, three hundred casks of lime were sent to Washington, DC for use in the rebuilding of the United States Capitol, which had been damaged by the British during the War of 1812. In 1852, the citizens of Goose River voted to change their village's name to Rockport for its rocky terrain. On February 25, 1891, Rockport officially split from Camden because of a dispute over the cost of constructing a bridge. The town of Rockport was born and from Camden it took half the population, three quarters of the land, and most importantly the profitable lime and ice industries.

Rockport has a longstanding reputation as an artists' community, with notable artists and art institutions playing a significant role in the town's economic and social life. Bay Chamber Concerts was established in 1961 as a continuation of the summer music instruction of the Curtis Institute. Mary Louise Curtis Bok, central to founding both Bay Chamber Concerts and the Curtis Institute, was one of the largest landowners in Rockport, and has been credited with playing a vital role in significantly improving the landscaping of the village's inner harbor. At one time she owned most of the eastern shore of the harbor. Mary Lea Park, adjacent to the Rockport Opera House, is named in honor of both her and Rockport resident and violinist Lea Luboshutz.

Rockport was the home of Andre the Seal, a seal adopted by the Goodridge family in 1961, and who was a significant tourist attraction in Rockport Harbor until his death in 1986. The seal's "owner" Harry Goodridge co-wrote a book about Andre, titled A Seal Called Andre. The 1994 film Andre was adapted from the book, although in the movie Andre is actually played by a sea lion, not a seal. A statue of Andre sits beside the harbor in his honor. Rockport is also known for its Belted Galloway cattle. The cattle are raised at the 136-acre Aldermere Farm, which is owned and operated by the Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a statewide land conservation organization. The Belted Galloways remain one of the area's most popular attractions, and are often referred to as the "Oreo cookie" cows.

The 1993 Warner Bros. film The Man Without a Face, starring Mel Gibson, Universal's 1995 film Casper, and Miramax's 2001 film In the Bedroom were filmed in Rockport.

In 2008, Forbes magazine placed Rockport at the top of its list of the prettiest towns in America.

Taxi-Brousse by david schweitzer

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© All rights to these photos and descriptions are reserved

Passengers are greeted as cargo is unloaded from a Peugeot bush taxi or taxi-brousse in front of the Great Mosque in Djenné, an ancient trading town and center of Muslim scholarship strategically situated in the Inland Niger Delta region of Central Mali, West Africa.

While travel by shared bush taxi is slow, uncomfortable, and prone to breakdowns, it can be a highly entertaining experience and remains an essential mode of travel throughout the region.

Bush taxis of this kind tend to leave only when they are fully occupied. That can take several hours to a full tedious day of waiting before departure. They are known to break down with an excess of passengers and cargo. My ride in the back of this small pickup was shared with nine or ten crammed passengers, several sacks of millet on the cargo floor, and a clutch of clucking chickens.

Djenné’s grand mosque is considered the world’s largest adobe building and one of the greatest achievements of Sudano-Sahelian architecture, unique to the semi-arid Sahel zone that stretches across northern Africa just south of an encroaching Sahara.

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Postrscript - Nowadays, easy access to markets, pastures, and farmlands is hampered as ethnic strife and inter-communal violence continue to erupt under a fragile Malian state with a troubled history of military coups.

Chronic insecurities around the ancient town of Djenné and the central regions of Mali are fuelled by longstanding indigenous concerns over the struggle for scarce natural resources - agricultural land for settled farmers versus water and grazing land for semi-nomadic Peul herdsmen.

Recruitment among Peul (Fulani, Fulbe, Fula) herding communities by armed Islamist groups has escalated tensions in the sedentary agrarian communities (Bambara, Dogon, Tellem, Bozo, and others) who rely on access to agricultural lands for their livelihood.

The current military junta has relied on hired mercenaries from the private Russian-backed Wagner Group (now rebranded as the new "Africa Corps") for its security needs, coinciding with the recent French withdrawal of troops from the region. By providing protection to the Malian military regime, Moscow-centred paramilitary groups have increased their power and access to Mali's valued natural resources and critical minerals.

These events in Mali and the neighbouring Sahel states of Niger and Burkina Faso, and elsewhere around the globe, are relevant to the current fratricidal war in Eastern Europe and the larger "big power" struggle over supremacy in a rapidly changing international order.

Noritsu Koki QSS-31 digital film scan, shot with an Asahi Pentax Spotmatic (SMC Pentax Zoom 45~125mm f/4), circa 1976. expl#41

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Prince Hall Masons, Beulah Lodge #37 & Rose of Beulah, Chapter #251 O.E.S. by Mike McCall

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Prince Hall Masons are a historically significant branch of Freemasonry founded by African Americans in the late 18th century. Beulah Lodge #37, Prince Hall Masons, and the Rose of Beulah Chapter #251, Order of the Eastern Star (O.E.S.) are longstanding institutions in Eastman, Georgia, serving as important social and cultural anchors for the local Black community, especially during eras of segregation and limited civil rights. Their buildings, often centrally located, symbolize resilience and collective achievement.

Prince Hall Masons, Beulah Lodge #37 & Rose of Beulah, Chapter #251 O.E.S.

Eastman, Dodge County, Georgia USA

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1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spur Limited Edition by D70

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For my video; youtu.be/m8neW7ettlM?si=n2-KyCiuQ3SkC0I0,

Veteran licence plates

Marpole, Summerfest, Show & Shine, July 9th. 2011

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The Silver Spirit was introduced by Rolls-Royce in 1980 as the first of a new generation of company models. It formed the basis for the Flying Spur, Silver Dawn, Touring Limousine, Park Ward, and Bentley Mulsanne/Eight series. The Spirit/Spur carried over the basic design of the Silver Shadow, its 6.75 L L410 V8 engine and GM-sourced THM400 3-speed automatic gearbox, and unitary bodywork manufactured at Pressed Steel, which followed the styling of the Pininfarina designed Camargue.

The Spur/Spirit continued the Silver Shadow's emphasis on ride quality by utilizing its hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension, modified with Girling automatic hydraulic ride height control system and gas-charged shock absorbers. Sealed beam headlamps were fitted in the United States due to longstanding regulations, while European laws allowed for the fitment of more modern composite units.

non-working wastewater treatment facilities of a long-standing wool-washing factory by Uirii Dolgalev

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Old Lecture Hall, Niagara Parks School of Horticulture Residence, Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, ON by Snuffy

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Excerpt from niagaraparks.com:

Located on the grounds of the renowned Botanical Gardens, the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture was established in 1936 in response to a growing need for skilled gardeners to tend to Niagara Parks’ expanding parkland along the Niagara River Parkway. Initially called the Training School for Apprentice Gardeners, the school was renamed the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture in 1959, and finally became the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture in 1990.

Our school’s early training fundamentals were designed by Swedish landscape architect Knut Mattias Broman, and based on the longstanding gardener apprenticeship program offered at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, England. Broman was also the first superintendent of the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture.

Canadian National Railway Station, 50-80 Depot Street, Sherbrooke, Eastern Townships, Quebec by Snuffy

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Excerpt from www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=6709:

The Canadian National Railway (CNR) station in Sherbrooke Quebec is located at 50-80 Depot St. (rue du Dépot) in the centre of the city. It is a substantial two one-storey gambrel roofed wings on either side of a 1 ½ storey central pavilion Victorian station, with elegant picturesque details that incorporates both the main passenger terminal (built in 1890) and an express annex (built in 1907).

Heritage Value

The CNR station in Sherbrooke Quebec has been designated a heritage railway station for interest in its historical and architectural plan and for its importance in its milieu.

The Sherbrooke station was constructed by the GTR in 1890 during a period of rationalizing its facilities in a competitive railway environment. By 1890 the GTR had absorbed many small railway companies in central Canada: one of them was the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railway line, on which Sherbrooke was located. In 1890, Sherbrooke became a major GTR depot. Not only did this new role bring considerable railway employment to Sherbrooke, it also provided a stable base of transportation that allowed Sherbrooke to develop the textile and pulp and paper industries that made it a major regional economic centre. This impetus continued to 1950, long after Canadian National Railways absorbed the GTR in 1923.

The Sherbrooke station was designed by E.P. Hannaford, Chief Engineer of the GTR, as a symbol of company presence. The main building, constructed in 1890, was an elegant Victorian brick structure with an imposing roof rich in ornamental detail as was typical of important railway stations of the time. A separate express building was added in 1907. The station is situated in the centre of Sherbrooke close to the commercial area in the heart of a significant railway maintenance yard.

Heritage value of the Sherbrooke CNR station resides in the overall composition of its design including its scale, roof form, aperture disposition, window configuration, exterior cladding and decorative details. It also lies in the station’s relationship to its railway yard and its community.

Character-Defining Elements

Character-defining elements of the Sherbrooke Canadian National Station include:

- its two-part footprint consisting of a large rectangular form for the main station and a smaller one to the south for the express building,

- massing of the main section of the building as two one-storey gambrel roofed wings on either side of a 1 ½ storey central pavillion with a pitched roof and a high central transverse gable, and massing of the express building as a single storey building under a high pitched roof, the presence of a porte-cochere joining the two structures,

- the generous scale and substantial proportions of both the main building and the annex,

- the balance inherent in their vertical and horizontal definition,

- the rhythmic placement of its arcaded apertures and brackets of the main building,

- the intricacy and prominence of its roof definition from all four perspectives,

- the smooth aesthetic integration of special railway features such as a projecting telegrapher’s bay and broad eaves to provide passenger shelter,

- the Victorian inspiration of its picturesque details: multi-levelled roof forms, arcaded multi-paned paired windows, prominent brackets, broad eaves, distinctive gable with its medallion shaped datestone, the presence of a porte cochere, the use of wooden lattice as a decorative feature on windows and the telegrapher’s bay,

- the varying textures of matching original materials on both the main building and the annex: stone foundations, polychromatic brick walls, arcading and creation of a bay pedestal in contrasting brick, wood brackets, decorative details, doors and windows,

- any and all original fabric still surviving inside the station,

- any and all indications of its original functional and spatial configuration,

- the integrity of longstanding patterns of circulation and access, including the integrity of the porte-cochere and platform joining the two station buildings,

- the overall integrity of the form, plan, material, and detail of the station’s two-part building.

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Peul Noblemen on Market Day by david schweitzer

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Peul (Fulani, Fulbe, Fula) herdsmen with traditional wide-brimmed fibre-and-leather conical hats meet at the weekly market in front of Djenné's Great Mosque. A colourful multiethnic gathering of herders and traders converges at the mosque from the surrounding regions and fertile flood plains of the Niger River inland delta in central Mali. Digital film scan, Asahi Pentax Spotmatic, shot directly under the noonday sun, circa 1976.

The Great Mosque of Djenné towers over the market in a seemingly apocalyptic backdrop on this day. The mosque is considered the world’s largest adobe building and one of the greatest achievements of Sudano-Sahelian architecture, unique to the semi-arid Sahel zone that stretches across northern Africa just south of an encroaching Sahara.

These Peul herdsmen are likely from the class of “free nobles” (mostly nomadic herders, religious and political leaders, some tradesmen and sedentary cultivators) at the top of a highly stratified caste-based Peul society.

Ethnographers distinguish this class from lower-tiered occupational groups or “castes” (griot story tellers and song-praisers, artisans, blacksmiths, potters, woodworkers, dress makers) and descendants of slaves (labourers, brick makers, house builders).

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Postrscript - The enchanting Arabian Nights imagery emanating out of this ancient marketplace at the time if this photo shoot (1976) is reminiscent of a seemingly bygone Sahelian era devoid of smartphones, credit cards and packaged safari tours.

Nowadays, nascent tourism is on hold and easy access to markets, pastures and farmlands is hampered as ethnic strife and inter-communal violence continue to erupt under a fragile or failed Malian state with a troubled history of military coups.

The current military junta relies on mercenaries from the private Russian-backed Wagner Group for its security needs, coinciding with the recent French withdrawal of troops from the region. By providing protection to the Malian military regime, the Moscow-centered paramilitary group has increased its power and access to Mali's scarce natural resources.

In 2018, Human Rights Watch reported that the Mopti region of central Mali has become an epicentre of inter-rethnic conflict, fuelled by a steady escalation of violence by armed Islamist groups largely allied with Al Qaeda’s advance from the north since 2015.

Recruitment to the militant Islamist movement from Peul pastoral herding communities has inflamed tensions within sedentary agrarian communities (Bambara, Dogon, Tellem, Bozo and others) who rely on access to agricultural lands for their livelihood.

Predominantly Muslim but opposing ethnic self-defence militias on both sides have been formed for the protection of their own respective communities. This has contributed to a continuous cycle of violent attacks and reprisals touching villages and hamlets, pastures and farmlands, and some marketplaces.

While communal tensions are profoundly connected to a larger ethnopolitical conflict unfolding in northern Mali, chronic insecurities around the ancient town of Djenné and in the broader central regions of Mali are exacerbated by longstanding indigenous concerns over a struggle for scarce natural resources - agricultural land for settled farmers versus water and grazing land for semi-nomadic Peul herdsmen.

Efforts at mediation in the area around Djenné and the grand mosque include a Humanitarian Agreement specifically among Bambara and Bozo farmers, Dogan "hunters" protecting farmers' interests and Peul herders, all committed to guaranteeing the freedom of movement of people, goods and livestock in the "Circle of Djenné" situated in the Mopti region of central Mali.

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Social Documentary | Documentary Portraiture | Lonely Planet | National Geographic

1906_2696 Red Fox Kit by James R. Page

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This fox kit is nearly full grown but still listens to mom. I had a minute or two to shoot, in the last light of the setting sun, before the parent fox - concealed in tall grass nearby - gave a sharp warning and the kit abruptly dived into its den and safety. Two ears poked up from concealment, then two eyes and part of a face: a beautiful blonde variant! But I couldn't convince her to come out and pose for me, and a few moments later I lost the light.

We come now to one of my longstanding gripes. I try not to use Flickr as a forum for complaining, because nature and wildlife photographers already know these things and are here to share positive experiences and great photos. But. Just. Once. A moment ago, checking online to make sure the Red Fox is still taxonomically Vulpes vulpes, I came across this in Wikipedia: "the red fox is one of the most important furbearing animals harvested for the fur trade."

Wrong. You do not "harvest" an animal. You kill it. This euphemism is intended to soften the blow, cushion delicate souls from reality, minimize the suffering, deny the truth. We hear politicians use such odious language all the time. The governments of Washington and British Columbia are currently "harvesting" wolves; a certain percentage of moose may be "harvested" each fall - as if they were as insensitive as rows of corn or wheat in a field. No images of blood and death, please; it's too offensive to contemplate. It's so widespread, this spinning of truth into some sort of palatable fantasy that may ease the conscience a little - so that people slide into apathy and allow barbaric practices to continue. So that people who wear fox coats or hats can think of bloodless rows of corn, if they think at all. So that the politicians can appease as many voters as possible and get re-elected. So that we never have to admit what we really do.

Okay, enough. End of rant. I realize that it's unrealistic to expect honest words from elected officials and other authority figures. But I really am tired of the bs.

Silo Art by Diane O'Brien

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In order to capture the true essence of Lascelles, Melbourne-based artist, Rone knew that he had to learn about the town from those who were deeply connected to it. Here, he depicts local farming couple Geoff and Merrilyn Horman, part of a family that has lived and farmed in the area for four generations.

Rone says that he wanted the mural to portray his subjects as wise and knowing, nurturing the town’s future with their vast farming experience and longstanding connection to the area.

In mid 2017 Rone worked for two weeks to transform the two 1939-built GrainCorp silos. He went to great lengths to paint in the silo’s existing raw concrete tones to produce a work that would integrate sensitively into its environment. Utilising this muted monochrome palette, he added water to his paint as a blending tool to produce a ghostly, transparent effect – a signature of his distinctive painting style.

Rone Artist Bio

Born in Geelong, Victoria, Rone studied graphic art in Melbourne but fell deeply in love with the art that he saw on the streets. While his early work involved small stencils and posters, he later graduated to freehand painting and large-scale mural work.

A seminal figure in Australia’s early street art scene, Rone is perhaps best known for his large-scale “Jane Doe” portraits, which feature beautiful young women painted onto old, decaying backgrounds. This interplay between beauty and decay is a key theme throughout his work; emphasising the fleeting nature of beauty and encouraging audiences to appreciate it while it lasts.

Follow artist Rone on his website and Instagram.

Early Indian V-Twin by Ed

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Flawlessly restored and in it's spiffy white rubber NonSkid tires.....

While Harley-Davidson is well-known for their V-twin engines, they were not the first American motorcycle company to produce them. That honor belongs to America’s first motorcycle company, Indian. The evolution of Indian motorcycles, the longstanding heated rivalry between the motorcycle giants of Harley-Davidson and Indian, and the cool history of the V-twin engine are fascinating.

America’s first motorcycle company was founded in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1901. The company was originally called Hendee Manufacturing Company and was created by George M. Hendee and Oscar Hedstrom. After spending two decades in business and becoming the largest manufacturer of motorcycles in the world during the 1910s, Hendee Manufacturing Company went through a rebranding phase.

According to Indian Motorcycle, the company changed its name in 1923 from Hendee Manufacturing Company to The Indian Motocycle Company, with no “r.” Meanwhile, Indian Motorcycle gets to claim the title of the “first American motorcycle company,” Harley-Davidson was never too far behind. Over 100 years later, the two giants of American motorcycles are still battling who America’s favorite motorcycle manufacturer is today.

One rivalry between Harley-Davidson and Indian has been over the V-twin engine. While the V-twin engine was first invented in Europe, Indian was the first American motorcycle manufacturer to mass manufacture bikes with the V-twin engine.

According to Touring Roads, Oscar Hedstrom debuted the first V-twin Indian prototype at Newport Beach, Rhode Island, in 1904. However, Indian wouldn’t release its first V-twin motorcycles to the public until 1906. Harley-Davidson wouldn’t get its first V-twin engine out to the public until 1909. However, once they did, the battle was on between the two motorcycle companies to prove dominant as America’s favorite motorcycle.

While the V-twin engine wasn’t invented in the United States, both Indian and Harley-Davidson worked diligently to have the V-twin engine become synonymous with the American motorcycle. After its 1906 release to the public, the Indian V-twin bikes boomed. In 1913, 32,000 Indian motorcycles were sold, and production only seemed to grow from there.

Reddish moon at the highway, Linköping Sweden 22 Juli 2014 (DSC05969abr) by Johan Kleventoft

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A very faint and reddish newly risen moon. Size 22%, sun -11.

The foreground objects: two of the many exhibition aircraft along the E4 highway, these two just north of Linköping.

Distance 2,3 km.

(Linköping, which has a longstanding tradition of aircraft manufacturing-SAAB)

Order in the city: for swisscan by David Farrant

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This image is dedicated to Reto / swisscan, who recently retired from Flickr, either permanently or for an extended break -- hopefully the latter. People come and go from Flickr, but it is a bad sign when longstanding contributors of high-quality work leave because, as Reto recently put it, "Flickr has become a dumping ground and a battle field". I think there is still more good than bad, if you are selective, but... something to think about.

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Here is a tough job: a window cleaner in January, seen at Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto. This building was designed by Arthur Erickson, and was completed in 1982.

Happy bank holiday weekend (to those of you in the UK)! Today has mostly been spent watching the football (Eugene is a longstanding Leicester City fan) and putting together flat-pack furniture. #bankholiday #london #dollstagram #dollphotography #doll #min by pseudanonymous

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Sunset at Tin City || Stockton Beach by David Marriott

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A 2 minute long exposure at Tin city at sunset... the flowing clouds and soft light made this one a keeper!

10 stop Hoya ND + 3 stop grad ND

TIN CITY WAS a camp made up of a community of homeless men in the late 1920’s during the Great Depression. The shacks are governed by a one hundred year lease signed in 1920 under longstanding squatters settlement, and the shacks are not owned but are privately occupied and passed down to family and friends. They can be maintained but not extended.

It's just sand and rolling dunes until suddenly a cluster of 11 shacks appears, off behind the beach, half buried and looking quite strange and lonely. Several scenes of the hit 1979 movie Mad Max were filmed here.

in City has no power, no water, and no sewerage. It pretty much defines the term "off the grid"

www.theherald.com.au/story/2013518/welcome-to-tin-city-st...

Central Public School, 24 Alexander Street, Brampton, ON by Snuffy

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Excerpt from www.brampton.ca/EN/Arts-Culture-Tourism/Cultural-Heritage...:

Central Public School is one of the oldest surviving public schools in downtown Brampton. Associated with the early development of public education in Brampton, the Central School site was continuously used for educational purposes for nearly 130 years. Overcrowded conditions continued in the former Central Public School well into the twentieth century. In 1916, the current Central Public School opened its doors to students, although it was not entirely completed until the 1920s.

Ellis and Connery, a well-known Toronto architectural firm, created the design for this school. The focal point of the building is a square headed main doorway framed by carved stone with an overhead transom, which compliments the series of six-foot high windows located on either side. The date stone cut into the lintel that crowns the doorway is one of many classical features used on the building to connote civic enterprise, decorum and order.

The site and building continue to serve the Brampton public as a community centre. The Brampton School Board named several schools after teachers and principals from Central Public School, including Agnes Taylor, Ms. Beatty, Ms. Flemming and T.M. McHugh, in recognition of their longstanding contributions to the community.

LINΞΛS 186 291-1 + 186 459-4 @ Bad Hönningen by Steven De Haeck

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Voor de andere nachttrein die België rijk is, de European Sleeper die gisterenavond zijn maidentrip maakte naar de nieuwe eindbestemming Praha hl n, wordt nog steeds een Traxx van Lineas ingezet en meer bepaald deze 186 291-1, die hiervoor zijn Belgische vlagje heeft ingeruild voor een nieuwe bestickering die wijst op de langdurige samenwerking tussen hen en Train Charte Services TCS.

Deze 186 291 heeft een landenpakket voor NL/BE/DE/AT/CZ/SK en kan dus de trein op de hele rit slepen, best indrukwekkend!

Verleden jaar kon ik deze loc (samen met Wouter en mijn oudste zoon) nog fotograferen in zijn oude jasje aan kop van de BASF-shuttle in het Rijndal, net voor het binnenrijden van Bad Hönningen.

Natuurlijk staat een foto van de nieuwe bestickering met de ES hoog op het programma, eens zien wanneer ik er werk van kan maken :-)

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For the other night train that is running on Belgian soil, European Sleeper still uses rented Traxx locomotives.

For the occassion of the extension of the service from Berlin to Praha hl n (maiden trip on the 25th of March 2024), Traxx locomotive 186 291 received new stickers, pointing to the longstanding cooperation between Lineas and TCS.

This locomotive is thus no longer running with the Belgian flag, as seen here on the 29th of March 2023, with the so called BASF shuttle from Antwerp to Ludwigshafen.

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Bad Hönningen, 29/03/2023

LINΞΛS 186 291-1 + 186 459-4

47539 Antwerpen Noord - Ludwigshafen

Attention-starved black beauty -[ CrAzY Tuesday ]- by Carbon Arc

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Kona, a work colleague's female black Labrador Retriever.

The colleague's office is next door to mine, and directly opposite the information technology service desk for the university we work at. Between the mostly student staff who work the desk, the customers they assist, departmental staff (myself included) and the occasional passers-by, this affectionate dog has no shortage of admirers (the “attention-starved” part of the title is a longstanding joke of mine, which my colleague happily plays along with).

Haironville Bridge by canong2fan

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Twelve-arched stone road bridge in Haironville, Meuse(55).

It crosses the river Saulx, a tributary of the Marne.

L'Ue rifiuta i migranti/'Dialogue of the deaf by Gonz@k "The crazy cat"

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La riunione a Bruxelles tra gli sherpa degli Stati non produce risultati. Ira del governo: "L'Europa non esiste, ipocriti"

Eccola la solidarietà dell’Europa. Nulla.

'Dialogue of the deaf' pits Italy against EU on migrants

A row between Italy’s populist government and the EU could sink hopes of ending Europe’s longstanding crisis over migrants, and even raises doubts about Rome’s place in the bloc, analysts and officials say.

Despite a sharp drop in asylum seekers entering Europe since a 2015 peak, Italy is turning away ships with migrants rescued at sea in a campaign to make EU countries take their share.

www.breitbart.com/news/dialogue-of-the-deaf-pits-italy-ag...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SQ8Fpe3erw

L.O.V.E., comunemente nota come "Il Dito", è una scultura posta al centro di piazza degli Affari a Milano, opera dell'artista italiano Maurizio Cattelan del 2010. L'opera è collocata di fronte a palazzo Mezzanotte, sede della Borsa. Il nome è un acronimo di «libertà, odio, vendetta, eternità». La scultura è alta 4 metri e 60, che diventano 11 complessivi contando il basamento, ed è realizzata in marmo di Carrara

L'opera raffigura una mano con quasi tutte le dita mozzate, come se erose dal tempo, eccetto il medio: il gesto irriverente che ne scaturisce, e che contrasta ironicamente con lo stile classico e monumentale dell'opera, sembra così rivolgersi sia all'architettura del ventennio di palazzo Mezzanotte sia al mondo della finanza che esso rappresenta.

Rockport, Maine (United Sates) by Andrea Guagni 8,5 Million

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Rockport is a town in Knox County, Maine, United States. It is 35 miles southeast of Augusta. The population was 3,644 at the 2020 census. Rockport is a popular tourist destination and art colony.

Rockport, or "the River", was settled in 1769 by Robert Thorndike. Goose River Village was originally part of the Megunticook Plantation, incorporated in 1791 as Camden. Shipbuilding, ice harvesting and the manufacture of lime were important early industries. In 1817, three hundred casks of lime were sent to Washington, DC for use in the rebuilding of the United States Capitol, which had been damaged by the British during the War of 1812. In 1852, the citizens of Goose River voted to change their village's name to Rockport for its rocky terrain. On February 25, 1891, Rockport officially split from Camden because of a dispute over the cost of constructing a bridge. The town of Rockport was born and from Camden it took half the population, three quarters of the land, and most importantly the profitable lime and ice industries.

Rockport has a longstanding reputation as an artists' community, with notable artists and art institutions playing a significant role in the town's economic and social life. Bay Chamber Concerts was established in 1961 as a continuation of the summer music instruction of the Curtis Institute. Mary Louise Curtis Bok, central to founding both Bay Chamber Concerts and the Curtis Institute, was one of the largest landowners in Rockport, and has been credited with playing a vital role in significantly improving the landscaping of the village's inner harbor. At one time she owned most of the eastern shore of the harbor. Mary Lea Park, adjacent to the Rockport Opera House, is named in honor of both her and Rockport resident and violinist Lea Luboshutz.

Rockport was the home of Andre the Seal, a seal adopted by the Goodridge family in 1961, and who was a significant tourist attraction in Rockport Harbor until his death in 1986. The seal's "owner" Harry Goodridge co-wrote a book about Andre, titled A Seal Called Andre. The 1994 film Andre was adapted from the book, although in the movie Andre is actually played by a sea lion, not a seal. A statue of Andre sits beside the harbor in his honor. Rockport is also known for its Belted Galloway cattle. The cattle are raised at the 136-acre Aldermere Farm, which is owned and operated by the Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a statewide land conservation organization. The Belted Galloways remain one of the area's most popular attractions, and are often referred to as the "Oreo cookie" cows.

The 1993 Warner Bros. film The Man Without a Face, starring Mel Gibson, Universal's 1995 film Casper, and Miramax's 2001 film In the Bedroom were filmed in Rockport.

In 2008, Forbes magazine placed Rockport at the top of its list of the prettiest towns in America.

Lascelles VIC by phunny.not.funny

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"In order to capture the true essence of Lascelles, Melbourne-based artist, Rone knew that he had to learn about the town from those who were deeply connected to it. Here, he depicts local farming couple Geoff and Merrilyn Horman, part of a family that has lived and farmed in the area for four generations.

Rone says that he wanted the mural to portray his subjects as wise and knowing, nurturing the town’s future with their vast farming experience and longstanding connection to the area.

In mid 2017 Rone worked for two weeks to transform the two 1939-built GrainCorp silos. He went to great lengths to paint in the silo’s existing raw concrete tones to produce a work that would integrate sensitively into its environment. Utilising this muted monochrome palette, he added water to his paint as a blending tool to produce a ghostly, transparent effect – a signature of his distinctive painting style."

Source: siloarttrail.com/works/lascelles/

My Name is... by Maria Godfrida

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... Maria

Origin of the name Maria:

'Maria' is the Latin form of Mary, derived from the Hebrew Miryam and a name of debated meaning.

Many believe it to mean "sea of bitterness" or "sea of sorrow." However, some sources cite the alternative definitions of "rebellion,"

"wished-for child" and "mistress or lady of the sea."

The name is borne in the Bible by the mother of Jesus, the son of God.

Maria is the most common name in all Spanish-speaking countries and has a longstanding popularity in the US as well.

And... who doesn’t love the famous West Side Story song or The Sound of Music? ;-)

Smile on Saturday! :-) - My Name is...

(photo by Freya)

Thanks for views, faves and comments! ;-)

LongStanding by John Mishefske

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Very statuesque these long-eared owls.

♥ ♥ ♥ Beautiful Maldives ~-_-~ by Rishwan (Richy)

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Some 200 miles southwest of Sri Lanka and the southern tip of India across the equator lie approximately 2,000 tiny coral islands – the Maldives. Scattered across the Indian Ocean, these islands with their white sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons, vivid coral reefs and colorful fish are home to a gentle, friendly people. A very private and longstanding Muslim culture, which is independent of Middle East influence, is a testament to the diversity of religious practices in different countries. These mostly uninhabited islands, some small enough to walk around in minutes, offer a paradise which is idyllic and unspoiled. There are nearly 90 outstanding island resorts too...............

SO Iam Proud to be Here, Such a Beautiful Place..........White Sandy Beaches + Water as Clear as Glass, ...........wow

Lake_Almanor_01 by Don Bantum

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Lake Almanor dam is 130 feet (40 m) tall and composed of hydraulic fill.