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Today I've seen a poster announcing a Michael Nyman's concert.
So, I've remembered a Nyman's work to title entitle this shot. And that was what the dolphin was doing.
Lisbon's Zoo, Portugal.
Driving the LP550-2 MLE, I'm short of time and ideas of where to go to take pics of this car. Obviously, I want to maximize my drive time in this. Eventually, I head for an old stadium tunnel that just goes around in circles. You can see the result from this several pictures back.
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One of the first words to pop into my head when I saw the challenge for today was optics for some reason. This is a shot of s used roll of Kodak Max 400 color film behind the lens taken from a long broken slide projector. The lens acts nicely as a magnifying glass which is why I keep it around. Taken with a Canon 60mm USM Macro lens. Type L for a better view.
Our Daily Challenge - Starts With O - 9/10/11
For the first theme week, started a bit tame, my red socks were already tube socks, I got myself a tiara and picked out some nice shorts to wear to maximize the winning visual which must have done its job as we won this week!! 1-1 isn't the worst start to the season.
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Evolved Life Visions supports accreditation programs including those of the ICF - International Coaching Federation
Evolved Guided Visualization Techniques TM - GVT - is an accredited training program
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The latest reports from leading Universities arousing great worldwide media interest shows that neurosciences research proves that Visualization Techniques TM trick your brain into transforming your thoughts and behavior!
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Romance and courting have no place in the dragonfly mating ritual. In fact, it is a bit violent and somewhat unsettling. However, dragonflies must be doing something right, as they have existed for over 300 million years.
FINDING AN APPROPRIATE MATE
Using their extraordinary eyesight, a male dragonfly must identify a female of his own species. In a pond habitat that is home to many dragonfly and damselfly species, this may seem like a daunting task. However, male dragonflies are up to the challenge. They are able to target an appropriate breeding partner by observing the flight style, color, pattern and size of a female dragonfly.
MATING MECHANICS
The first step in the mating process is for the male dragonfly to subdue the female. The typical scenario looks like this. While in flight, the male approaches the female from behind, grabs hold of her thorax with his legs, and sometimes bites her in an effort to quickly subdue her. Pulling his abdomen forward, he uses his anal appendages (cerci) to hold her by the neck while continuing to fly with her in a formation referred to as tandem linkage.
The male dragonfly prepares for sex by transferring his sperm to his penis. Now comes the issue of joining the male's penis (located at the tip of his abdominal segment) to the female's genital opening (located near her neck). Once their sex organs are linked, the dragonfly couple forms a closed circle with their bodies.
Hold on, there is more. Since a female dragonfly will mate with multiple partners and only the last sexual partner will actually fertilize her eggs, the male dragonfly will scoop out the sperm of pervious mating partners using barbs on their penises. Once he has cleaned house (so to speak), the male dragonfly will position his sperm to maximize fertilization potential. Then he will stand guard and chase away any other males that attempt to mate with his partner.
A clear cool and windy morning with a great view of Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier in the far distance. Though clouds would have been great, it is the quality of the light on the rocks, pulling out the details, that really caught my attention. This shot was composed of 3 images with different focal lengths to maximize depth of field.
D800
24mm
1/15 sec
f/11
ISO 100
Edited levels and curves in CC2014
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Water Spout over Lake Erie
(TREC) Tom Ridge Environmental Center Erie, Pa
June 19, 2008
11:27 am.
The Adobe Badlands are best known for their mazelike adobe formations of gray and yellow Mancos Shale interspersed with fascinating canyons, mesas, and arroyos. The rugged northern slopes are covered with pinyon-juniper woodlands. The badlands offer scenic vistas of Grand Mesa, the Uncompahgre Plateau, and the San Juan Mountains. A threatened cactus species, the Uinta Basin hookless cactus (Sclerocactus glaucus), exists within the area.
At first glimpse, the Adobe Badlands appear unforgiving and void of life but, with closer inspection, one sees wildlife flourishing everywhere. Birds, such as the house finch, Gambel's quail, and pinyon jay are common in the area, while the turkey vulture, red-tailed hawk, and golden eagle are occasionally seen. Common reptiles found in the Adobe Badlands include desert striped whipsnakes and northern sagebrush lizards. Antelope can also be seen roaming the slopes of the area.
The Adobe Badlands provide an excellent area for geological interpretation. The Mancos Shale badlands were deposited by an ancient sea between 135 million to 65 million years ago. Marine fossils from this period can be found in the shale. Later, volcanic eruptions deposited a basaltic caprock which now forms the top of Grand Mesa. Erosion created the spectacular badlands in much of the area.
In recognition of the extraordinary natural and ecological values of the Adobe Badlands, BLM designated the majority of the badlands -- 6,783 acres -- as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern and an Outstanding Natural Area. BLM prohibits motorized recreation as part of its management strategy for the area. BLM did not propose wilderness designation for Adobe Badlands in order to maximize its administrative flexibility, but intends de facto wilderness management for the area. Conservationists believe that long-term wilderness values can not be adequately protected through temporary measures subject to administrative revocation. Congressional wilderness designation offers the best guarantee for preserving this extraordinary area.
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The far side faces the ocean. They have sensibly built the house above dyke level, although the cars may get wet in the coming floods :)-
Maximize/full screen for better detail. Strange picture, it´s almost straight out of camera (just color correction/small saturation up and a little contrast) but it looks like highly edited. Loved the symmetry.
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Whether you are using an old and reliable heating, ventilation and air conditioning system or you are upgrading your HVAC equipment to a newer and more energy-efficient model, you should be aware that simply having a system that is rated well for efficiency isn’t all you need to do to create a more energy-conscious and efficient home.
One of the most important things you can do to keep your HVAC equipment operating at peak performance is to perform routine preventive maintenance. This can include checking hoses, seals, filters and duct work for damage, air leaks or the wear and tear of time. Even regular inspection and maintenance, however, isn’t all you can do to help your heating and cooling system perform in the most energy-efficient way. Here are five tips to help you get the most efficiency from your HVAC equipment:
Get a system that is the proper size for your home. An HVAC unit that is too small for the size of your home will work continuously to maintain the desired temperature, which means that the internal components may wear out or break down more quickly than they normally would. A system that is too large will cycle on and off more frequently, using more electricity to do so.
Change the direction of your ceiling fans as the seasons change. While you want cool air circulating through your home during the summer, you should likewise want warm air to do so during colder seasons. Changing the direction on your ceiling fans when the temperatures start to fall will help move warm air from the ceiling down into the room. By doing this, the temperatures inside your home will feel warmer longer, reducing the need for your HVAC unit to run frequently to provide you with a comfortable interior climate.
Use a humidifier in warmer weather. When air blows on moist skin, it creates a cooling sensation. The use of a humidifier during warm weather will make you feel cooler because the air inside your home will contain more moisture. This means you won’t be running the air conditioning as much to keep the air cooled.
Make sure doors, windows and other access points are properly sealed. Air loss is the primary enemy of an HVAC unit, because it means the system has to operate more often to heat or cool the air inside your home. Doors and windows should be sealed to prevent air from escaping, and you should also check other access points like electrical outlets and plumbing pass-throughs to make sure there are no air leaks where wires, pipes or other items go through the walls of your home. This is especially true where those items pass through into an unheated space like a garage, basement, attic or exterior wall.
Adjust the thermostat by a few degrees. Rather than keeping your thermostat at 72 during the winter or 68 in the summer, set it at 70 in both seasons. The couple of degrees difference will make a big difference over time in terms of reducing your energy use and decreasing wear and tear on your HVAC equipment.
When you do replace your existing HVAC equipment, make sure you choose a unit that is ENERGY STAR rated for maximum efficiency. Combining this with the tips listed here, as well as other steps you can take to reduce your energy consumption and maximize the efficiency of your air conditioner, will help you save money, better regulate the temperature in your home and extend the life of your HVAC system.
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Internet Image of the 2020 Ferrai F8 Spider and I provided the rest.
The F8 Tributo’s drop-top sibling, the F8 Spider, shares the hardtop’s 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 while adding open-air driving flair to the mix. The engine puts out a whiplash-inducing 710 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque. Coupled with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and rear-wheel-drive, the F8 Spider can complete the 0-62 mph run in 2.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 211 mph. These figures match the Tributo, with the hardtop only really squeezing out a slim 0.4-second advantage up to 124 mph. As the 488 Spider’s replacement, the F8 Spider is both lighter (by 20 pounds) and more powerful (by 50 hp).
The F8 Spider gets plenty of Ferrari’s performance gear, too. There’s the Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer system, a setup that enhances traction in corners by altering brake pressure at each caliper. A Slide Slip Control system has been tweaked to improve driver control at the limit. To maximize the engine’s performance potential, revs aren’t gradually restricted as the limiter is approached, only cutting off right at the 8,000 rpm redline. The engine is also 39 pounds lighter than the 488 Spider’s unit.
The retractable hardtop increases comfort levels and can be lowered in just 14 seconds. It’s just one component of another Ferrari show-stopper, the mid-engined F8 Spider demanding attention from every angle, even if it isn’t a dramatic departure from the 488 Spider. Official pricing and availability dates are still to be announced but don’t expect to pay much less than $300,000 for this McLaren 720S Spider rival.
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This was shot on a recent trip to Bushills, Northern Ireland, quite happy with how it came out considering the challenges of weather, new equipment, tourists and water spray.
This was the 1st time I have ever traveled to a location like this in order to photograph it successfully.
It took considerable planning with numerous apps, the purchase of a remote timer in order to trigger the shutter release and a 9 stop ND filter to smooth the water and sky.
I used my an iphone light meter and DOF app to calculate hyper focal distance to get great focus and exposure.
The photographer ephemeris was used to plan where to be for the best light etc.
I am very happy with how this turned out, next time l plan to stay for a longer period of time and shoot over numerous days in order to maximize perfect light/weather conditions
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Incised onto the surface of this large gravestone is the image of a warrior standing on a ground line facing right. His name, Athanias, is inscribed at the top of the stele in either Boeotian or Sikyonian script. He wears a conical helmet decorated with a wreath, a short belted tunic that exposes his right shoulder, and sandals. A sheathed sword suspended by a baldric hangs by his left side. In his right hand he carries a downward-pointing spear; his left hand rests atop his shield. The interior of the shield is decorated with a scene of Bellerophon astride Pegasos, thrusting his spear into the Chimaera below. Incised stelai such as this were once painted, but no traces of pigment remain.
Black limestone grave stele
Height 160 cm; width 75 – 80 cm
Late 5th – Early 4th century BC.
Thebes, Archaeological Museum
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I think that AI image generation is similar in many ways to photography. The camera itself handles all the fine details, but the photographer is in charge of curating the types of images that will be created.
Ultimately, it is all about maximizing the probability that something good will be created.
This is very similar to AI image generation, in terms of the skills involved and what the human does vs. what the machine does.
You can't compare AI image generation to the process of actually making these images from scratch with 3D software or paint/pencils, where the human controls every detail.
However, I think the process really is very similar to that of photography, as I made the case for above. I think that DALL-E 3 is by far the most powerful AI image generation tool currently available.
- Josh
Possibly the worst war crime of the twenty first century has been the continued and deliberate assault on civilians in rebel held East Aleppo by Assad's regime forces, allied militia units from Iran, Iraq and Hezbollah as well as the continuous assault from the air by the Syrian and Russian air forces.
To call such air assaults indiscriminate would be wrong since they have clearly been targeted to maximize civilian casualties. Activists inside Aleppo have shown strong evidence of the use of chlorine and other gas against the civilian population and journalists and doctors have confirmed the deliberate targeting of hospitals, often with second strikes to kill the rescuers.
I rarely find myself in agreement with a Conservative MP but when Andrew Mitchell writes that "the Russians are committing war crimes and using their position as a veto-wielding member of the United Nations Security Council to shield themselves from international humanitarian law... they are hitting hospitals with bunker-busting bombs and attacking civilians cowering in cellars. They are using cluster and incendiary munitions" he is absolutely right but only a few on Britain's left seem willing to take to the streets to demand a halt the bombing with a few admirable exceptions.
On 17th December a crowd of over a thousand protesters marched through London to protest against the lack of any resolute Western action to secure a permanent ceasefire in East Aleppo and to prevent the continued bombing of civilians by Russian and Syrian aircraft.
They chanted "Down with the child killer Assad" and "Shame on war criminal Putin" and demanded the British government take action to halt the conflict and the suffering of thousands of children who remain besieged in the city.
Already two months ago Zeid Al Hussein, the UN high commissioner for human rights, had called the siege and bombardment of Eastern Aleppo "crimes of historic proportions."
Opposition activists in Aleppo have reported that Russian aircraft have persistently targeted hospitals and other civilian targets along with the continued use of barrel bombs by the Syrian airforce as Syria's tyrant Assad vowed to "clean" the city.
No ambulances, no working hospitals and no medical equipment remains to treat up to 30,000 civilians still trapped in the war zone.
There has also been criticism of American and British air strikes but some distance from Aleppo itself in other areas of Syria with an estimate of between 500 and 700 civilians killed as of April 2016 reported by the website Airwars and the United States admitting that its rules regarding collateral civilian damage are even laxer than those used in drone strikes ( Economist 4th October 2014 - "Unintended Consequences: Are US Airstrikes creating a Sunni backlash" ).
However the number of casualties from Russian air strikes appears to be much higher with claims of up to 8,479 non-combatants reportedly killed as of 11th October 2016 according to the monitoring website Airwars.