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March 23, 2013 - Northwest of Beaver City Nebraska
We had a early Moderate Risk just about 100 miles to my south of Kearney Nebraska. Meaning... My back yard. It was the first set of storm cells in South Central Nebraska & North Central Kansas.
Just to the northeast of Beaver City Nebraska I encountered a nice photogenic storm cell that had just went to a severe warned status. I paused a few mins to get my bearings a caught a few snaps!
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of Antoni Gaudi's masterwork Basilica Sagrada Familia, Barcelona. Just before he died, Pope Francis venerated Gaudi which is a first step toward sainthood. Tomorrow (10 JUNE 2026), Pope Leo XIV will hold a mass here to inaugurate the recently completed tower which makes this the tallest church in the world. Construction has continued on and off for 144 years and is closer to completion now than ever before. Gaudi was a genius architect designing this church in the late 1800's using self taught methods that are sound even by the most modern of assessments.
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Hints of summer - The rich, warm, May sunset above Waddington Fell gives hints of the approaching summer whilst silhouetting an ash tree yet to come into leaf.
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No longer based out of Pointe St-Charles since this past Tuesday (!!), CN 500 enters the Port of Montreal with class leader CN 4700 and CN 4941 for power. CN 500 and CN 596 (previously the afternoon PSC switcher) are now based out of Southwark Yard. One plus for railfans is that means that CN 500 can end up with different power, as 3-4 local sets are based at Southwark.
Numerous other operational changes have taken place this week at Southwark Yard, among them:
-CN 321 originating at Taschereau Yard
-CN 527 being called a few hours earlier
-CN 522 no longer running to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (CN 525 goes there at night)
Aerial view of container ships, cranes, and thousands of containers awaiting transport at the Port of Oakland.
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This arched facade is all that remains of this ancient Roman theater and are the only remains of any theater from ancient Rome. As can bee seen, a large apartment complex occupies where the seating and stage would have been located. The three columns are what remains of a Temple to Apollo. More details below. Perhaps a stroke around this photo would be in order.
The Theatre of Marcellus (Teatro di Marcello) is an ancient open-air theatre built in the closing years of the Roman Republic. At the theatre, locals and visitors alike were able to watch performances of drama and song.. Space for the theatre was cleared by Julius Caesar, who was murdered before its construction could begin; the theatre was advanced enough by 17 BC that part of the celebration of the ludi saeculares took place within the theatre; it was completed in 13 BC and formally inaugurated in 12 BC by Augustus, named after his nephew Marcus Claudius Marcellus who had died in 23 BC.
The theatre was 111 m in diameter and was the largest and most important theatre in Ancient Rome; it could originally hold between 11,000 and 20,000 spectators. It was an impressive example of what was to become one of the most pervasive urban architectural forms of the Roman world. The theatre was built mainly of tuff, and concrete faced with stones in the pattern known as opus reticulatum, completely sheathed in white travertine. However, it is also the earliest dateable building in Rome to make use of fired Roman brick, then a new introduction from the Greek world.
It is believed that Corinthian columns were used for the upper level but this is uncertain as the theatre was reconstructed in the Middle Ages, removing the top tier of seating and the columns. Like other Roman theatres in suitable locations, it had openings through which the natural setting could be seen, in this case the Tiber Island to the southwest.
The theatre fell out of use in the early 4th century and the structure served as a quarry, e.g., for the Pons Cestius in 370 AD. Iin the 16th century, the residence of the Orsini, designed by Baldassare Peruzzi, was built atop the ruins of the ancient theatre. Now the upper floors are divided into multiple apartments.
The Temple of Apollo Sosianus (previously known as the Apollinar and the temple of Apollo Medicus) is a Roman temple dedicated to Apollo in the Campus Martius, next to the Theatre of Marcellus and the Porticus Octaviae, in Rome, Italy. Its present name derives from that of its final rebuilder, Gaius Sosius.
The three columns of the temple which survive to full-height today belong to the Augustan rebuild, but the cult of Apollo had existed in this area since at least to the mid-5th century BC.
A radical reconstruction was begun by Gaius Sosius, probably just after his triumph in 34 BC. These building-works were themselves soon interrupted by the civil war between Octavian and Antony (with Sosius taking Antony's side), and only resumed some years later when Augustus was reconciled with Sosius. [Wikipedia]
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Only of the night
My relief in it's falling
Breathe on me, eclipse my mind
It's in some kind of disarray
Killing time, I cradle far
Chameleon days
Chameleon day"...
Chameleon Day
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In this series of photographs, I returned to the beaches around Taormina, thus concluding a "photographic triad" dedicated to beach photography, encouraged by my life and residence near the sea since I was a boy; I post photographs that speak of serenity, joie de vivre, love in the broadest sense, featuring beachgoers of all ages, whose habits (often) are consolidated by living in sun-kissed latitudes. And yet, I ask myself, every day in the world we witness immense tragedies, caused not by natural disasters (often unpredictable), but by the sinister and nefarious will of man, and so I ask myself if it is right to post images that speak of a reality that almost seems to come "from another planet (sigh!)”, where coexistence, a sense of brotherhood, Love, coexist peacefully among people (in this case... often) in bathing suits :-) .... The next "photographic cycle" will be dedicated to several photographic series that "wait to see the light - again -", having as their theme the traditional religious popular festivals that characterize our island of Sicily.
In questa serie di fotografie, sono ritornato sulle spiagge nei dintorni di Taormina, concludo così una “triade fotografica” dedicata alla beach photography, favorito dal mio vivere ed abitare fin da ragazzino vicino al mare; metto fotografie che parlano di serenità, gioia di vivere, amore in senso lato, che hanno come protagonisti bagnanti di tutte le età, le cui abitudini (spesso) sono consolidate dal vivere a latitudini baciate dal sole. Eppure, mi domando, ogni giorno nel mondo assistiamo a tragedie immani, causate non da catastrofi naturali (spesso imprevedibili), ma provenienti dalla volontà bieca e nefasta dell’uomo, ed allora mi chiedo se sia giusto postare immagini che parlano di una realtà che sembra quasi provenire “da un altro pianeta (sigh!)”, dove la convivenza, il senso di fratellanza, l’Amore, coabitano serenamente tra le persone (in questo caso…spesso) in costume da bagno :-) …. Il prossimo “ciclo di fotografie” sarà dedicato a più serie fotografiche che “aspettano di vedere – nuovamente – la luce”, aventi come tema le feste popolari tradizionali religiose, che caratterizzano la nostra isola di Sicilia.
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Turtle Mountain is the source of the famous Frank Slide, and was the third of three hikes we did in Crowsnest Pass area over three days. The weather was especially lovely, with beautiful sun and a nice cooling breeze. While many hikers make the strenuous hike to the first of the big peaks of Turtle Mountain (the North Peak), it's only those who are looking for scrambling fun who continue to the South Peak. It is quite eerie to walk on the South Peak, with its gigantic cracks and fissures, but there's a seismic monitoring station on the South Peak, so it must be safe, we're sure...
Essence of dusk at Lake Tekapo during the first day of our Aotearoa Guided Landscape Photography Adventure.
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In the old town of Rhodes is many interesting places. Here you can see another old street and The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes at background :)
Rhodes is the principal city and a former municipality on the island of Rhodes in the Dodecanese, Greece. Rhodes has been famous since antiquity as the site of Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The city of Rhodes was formed by the cities of Ialyssos, Kamiros and Lindos in 408 BC, and prospered for three centuries during its Golden Age, when sea trade, skilled shipbuilders, and open-minded politicians of the city kept it prosperous until Roman times. In medieval times, Rhodes was an important Byzantine trading post, as also a crossroads for ships sailing between Constantinople and Alexandria. The Knights Hospitallers captured and established their headquarters on Rhodes when they left Cyprus after the persecution of the Knights Templar in 1307. In the Ottoman era, new buildings were constructed: mosques, public baths and mansions for the new patrons. The Greeks were forced to abandon the fortified city and move to new suburbs outside its walls. From October 28, 1947, the island of Rhodes, under the Paris Peace of 1947, with all of the Dodecanese, was handed over to Greece. In 1988, the old town of Rhodes was designated as a World Heritage City by UNESCO. Today, the city of Rhodes is an important Greek urban center and popular international tourist destination. The city is home to numerous landmarks. Some of them date back to antiquity and most of the others remain from the Knights' Period. The Old Town is surrounded by huge walls about 21 m high and about 13 m thick and surrounded by a dry moat.
The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, also known as the Kastello, is a medieval castle in the city of Rhodes, on the island of Rhodes in Greece. It is one of the few examples of Gothic architecture in Greece. The site was previously a citadel of the Knights Hospitaller that functioned as a palace, headquarters, and fortress. The palace was originally built in the late 7th century as a Byzantine citadel. After the Knights Hospitaller occupied Rhodes and some other Greek islands (such as Kalymnos and Kastellorizo) in 1309, they converted the fortress into their administrative centre and the palace of their Grand Master. After the 1522 capture of the island by the Ottoman Empire, the palace was used as a command centre and fortress. The lower part of the palace was severely damaged by an ammunition explosion in 1856. As a result, many rooms in the first floor were destroyed. During the Italian rule of Rhodes, the Italian architect Vittorio Mesturino restored the damaged parts of the palace between 1937 and 1940. It became a holiday residence for the King of Italy, Victor Emmanuel III, and later for Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini. On 10 February 1947, the Treaty of Peace with Italy, one of the Paris Peace Treaties, determined that the recently established Italian Republic would transfer the Dodecanese Islands to Greece. In 1948, Rhodes and the rest of the Dodecanese were transferred as previously agreed. The palace was then converted to a museum, and is today visited by the millions of tourists that visit Rhodes.
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W mieście Rodos jest wiele ciekawych miejsc. Na zdjęciu kolejna stara uliczka, a w tle Pałac Wielkich Mistrzów :)
Rodos – miasto w Grecji, na wysuniętym najbardziej na północ krańcu wyspy Rodos, stolica wyspy. Dzieli się na dwie części: zwarte, jednolite stylistycznie i otoczone murami Stare Miasto i rozrastające się swobodnie Nowe Miasto. Stare Miasto obwarowaniami obejmuje port rybacki i część pasażerskiego, z licznymi miejscami cumowania także jachtów. Miasto założono w 408 p.n.e. i szybko za czasów greckich stało się centrum kulturalnym i handlowym. Miasto należało później wraz z całą Grecją do Cesarstwa Rzymskiego, a potem do Cesarstwa Bizantyńskiego. W 1309 roku, po przejęciu wyspy przez zakon joannitów, miasto było siedzibą joannitów, którzy je ufortyfikowali. Od 1523r. miasto było pod panowaniem Turcji. Po wojnie włosko-tureckiej 1911-1912 miasto znalazło się pod władzą włoską, nastąpiła wówczas znaczna rozbudowa miasta. W 1945 roku zajęli je alianci, a od 28 października 1947, kiedy to wyspa Rodos na mocy pokoju paryskiego z 1947 wraz z całym Dodekanezem została przekazana Grecji. Stare Miasto otoczone jest ogromnymi, grubymi murami z umiejscowionymi co kilkaset metrów wieżami strażniczymi, które zostały zbudowane w celach obronnych. Mury o wysokości ok. 21 m i grubości ok. 13 m otoczone są suchą fosą, co sprawia, że sama budowla jest już nie lada atrakcją. Wejść do Starego Miasta jest 10, natomiast główną bramą jest d'Amboise'a. Starówka charakteryzuje się brukowanymi deptakami i uroczymi krzyżujących się pod kątem prostym uliczkami. W 1988 r. Stare miasto Rodos zostało wpisane na Listę Światowego Dziedzictwa UNESCO.
Pałac Wielkich Mistrzów został zbudowany w miejscu starożytnego Akropolu Rodos, gdzie pierwotnie stała świątynia boga słońca. W VII wieku n.e. była w tym miejscu bizantyjska Cytadela, a następnie w XIV wieku, joannici przebudowali pałac, tworząc rezydencję Wielkiego Mistrza gildii oraz centrum administracyjne. Często pełnił też funkcję ochronną dla miejscowej ludności, która w jego murach znajdowała schronienie podczas kolejnych najazdów. Podczas panowania osmańskiego Pałac został przekształcony na więzienie, a w 1856 roku został niemal całkowicie zniszczony podczas przypadkowego wybuchu prochu, który został ukryty w sąsiednim kościele Św. Jana. Pałac odzyskał swoją chwałę w czasach włoskiej okupacji (1912-1948). Wówczas włoski dowódca de Vecci postanowił odbudować budowlę, według oryginalnych planów i przekształcić ją oficjalnie w letnia rezydencję dla włoskiego króla Wiktora Emanuela III, a później dla Benito Mussoliniego. Obecnie Pałac pełni rolę muzeum. Na parterze budynku znajdują się dwie stałe wystawy obrazujące dzieje Rodos od dni powstania do 1522 roku
This image captures the iconic modern skyline of London, dominated by The Shard, the tallest building in Western Europe. The dramatic sky in the background enhances the futuristic architecture of the buildings. On the left, the distinctive, egg-shaped London City Hall seamlessly blends into the surroundings. The River Thames adds a calm, reflective quality to the scene, while the green trees provide a touch of nature amidst the urban landscape.
The Tower is an iconic landmark on top of the beautiful Cotswolds escarpment. It was the brainchild of the great 18th century landscape designer, “Capability Brown”. His vision was carried out for George William 6th Earl of Coventry with the help of renowned architect James Wyatt and completed in 1798 on Beacon Hill.
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Lots of Dogs and Dog Walkers in Condessa, Mexico City.
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One of the things people always say is to keep your eyes open and look around when you are shooting. On this occasion I was shooting the Mow Cop Castle from below in the lovely orange glow of the setting sun. The sun went behind a cloud and the image I was after went a bit flat so I turned around to see how long the sun might be behind the cloud and spotted this amazing ray of sunlight illuminating the plain below.
A little bit of running around brought the standing stone into the foreground and I went for it. On what my camera though was a normal exposure the glow disappeared into the background. Time to flick the switches to manual and see what various levels of under exposure did to the scene. The image I was finally happy with ended up 2 stops underexposed but brought out the wonderful glow that my eyes could see as well as beautifully brightening the edges of the clouds which had hidden the sun.
Canon EOS-6D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens. Shot in manual mode at f/11, 1/50sec and ISO-100 with a Lee 3 stop hard grad ND filter on the sky.
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"It is as if I had been going downhill while I imagined I was going up. And that is really what it was. I was going up in public opinion, but to the same extent life was ebbing away from me. And now it is all done and there is only death." Tolstoy, Death of Ivan Ilyich
One more picture from the subways in Budapest.
House of Cards is an American political drama television series developed and produced by Beau Willimon. It is an adaptation of the BBC's mini-series of the same name and is based on the novel by Michael Dobbs
Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, County Clare, Ireland
The Cliffs of Moher are Ireland’s most visited natural attraction. Located south of Doolin in County Clare, Ireland. They ascend to over 200 meters and stretching south for 8 km to Hags Head.
The Cliffs of Mohor are a true natural wonder of the world and we are so proud to have them here in Ireland
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Captured to show the colors of spring, in front of different flowers blossms. The DOF was reduced during the capture to show the dreamy and bokeh effects.
Capture by Irene, my daughter. Donated to the Images of Joy.
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Collaboration
In 1981 my father made this awesome and slightly weird drawing.
Part of it is this little bird you see standing next to me!
My grandfather was a great painter, my father was and I couldn't draw even if my life depended on it ;)
So I always felt slightly sad about the fact my father died before I got into photography.
Now I finally found my passion, an art form I can express myself in and he never saw any of it.
But yesterday I thought of this...
a Collaboration between my dad's and my art!
So I did my very best to do his work justice!
It was cold and sunny in the forest.
Just perfect!
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Cluster of colorful everywhere,
This is for the cause,
October is breast cancer awareness Month,
We all need to be aware of this dreadful disease,
Need to have our checkups regularly,
Be safe.
So far only these Yellow started to bloom,they must be over 200 of them, more yellows and others will be blooming for a Month.
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After the success of IDS-Brickworld we are glad to present this group layout created in collaboration with nine Brickz Lab members.
It took us about half a year to plan and build the MOC. In the process we went from quick sketches to a 3D model which we then recreated in LEGO parts.
The layout is based on the planet Batuu in Star Wars Lore and the Galaxy\'s Edge section in the Disney parks. We tried to translate as many recognizable features from the original reference into LEGO as we could but also left space for our own interpretation of what it should look like.
Noticeable details are the Rock Spires as well as the rounded buildings.
The MOC shows the occupation of the city by the Galactic Empire in it\'s early days just shortly after the events of Revenge Of The Sith. As such we thought it might be fitting to add an A5 Juggernaut to the build as well as vehicles like BARC-speeders and Infantry Support Platforms in gray colour scheme. Find out more about the story HERE
Big thanks to every participant, everyone who gave us feedback while the build was in progress and to all the helpers at the convention who made this collaboration possible.
The driver of a brand new and un-registered Volkswagen reluctantly brings his car to a slithering halt just in time as 'C2's 041 and 168 round the curve over the road and into the reception sidings at Huanan with their loaded coal train from Hongguang on 30th December 2009. I cursed this incident at the time, as indeed the crossing-keeper did; the car driver should have waited where the road had been partially cleared in the foreground and adjacent to the sign. But the inclusion of the then modern vehicle and the soon to be eradicated steam traction now make an interesting and never to be repeated comparison. The attire of the railway official was also somewhat different to that seen on my first winter visits almost a decade before.
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The Circus of Maxentius is an ancient structure in Rome. It is part of a complex of buildings erected by emperor Maxentius on the Via Appia between AD 306 and 312. It is situated between the second and third miles of the Via Appia between the basilica and catacombs of San Sebastiano and the imposing late republican tomb of Caecilia Metella, which dominates the hill that rises immediately to the east of the complex. The Circus itself is the best preserved of all Roman circuses, and is second only in size to the Circus Maximus in Rome.
The American robin. As you see, he looks very different from the cute little robins in other parts of the world. They are usually the first sign that Spring is near when they cover the yard looking for insects and worms. In this case, he was looking for water from my leaking bird bath.
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Pattaya is a city in the Chonburi Province of Thailand, located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand. It is a popular tourist destination known for its beaches, nightlife and shopping. Pattaya is best known for its extensive and vibrant nightlife, with numerous bars, clubs and restaurants open late into the night. It is a popular destination for party people, especially among young people and expats. Besides the nightlife, Pattaya also has several beautiful beaches, including Jomtien Beach, Wong Amat Beach and Pattaya Beach. Many water sports activities are also available, such as scuba diving, snorkeling, jet skiing and parasailing. Pattaya also has some interesting cultural attractions, such as the Sanctuary of Truth, a wooden temple built in traditional Thai style, and the Big Buddha, a large golden Buddha statue on a hilltop. Despite its popularity as a tourist destination, Pattaya also faces some problems such as overcrowding, traffic congestion and environmental pollution. Yet it remains a fascinating and diverse city with much to offer visitors seeking sun, sea, sand and adventure.
Pattaya Center Seascape Apartment is an apartment complex located in the center of Pattaya, Thailand, just minutes walk from the beach and the main tourist attractions of the city. The complex has a modern feel and offers a range of facilities for guests, including an outdoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, children's playground and garden. The apartments at Pattaya Center Seascape Apartment are decorated in a modern and stylish style and offer views of the sea and the city. The complex is no less than 30th floors high and is conveniently located within walking distance of many popular tourist attractions such as Pattaya Walking Street, Royal Garden Plaza and Central Festival Pattaya Beach Mall. There are also plenty of restaurants, bars and shops nearby. Photo taken from our Seascape Apartment in the heart of Pattaya.
Pattaya is vooral bekend om zijn uitgebreide en bruisende uitgaansleven, met talloze bars, clubs en restaurants die tot laat in de nacht open zijn. Het is een populaire bestemming voor feestvierders, vooral onder jongeren en expats. Naast het nachtleven heeft Pattaya ook verschillende prachtige stranden, waaronder Jomtien Beach, Wong Amat Beach en Pattaya Beach. Er zijn ook veel watersportactiviteiten beschikbaar, zoals duiken, snorkelen, jetskiën en parasailen. Pattaya heeft ook enkele interessante culturele bezienswaardigheden, zoals de Sanctuary of Truth, een houten tempel die is gebouwd in traditionele Thaise stijl, en de Big Buddha, een grote gouden Boeddhabeeld op een heuveltop. Ondanks zijn populariteit als toeristische bestemming, heeft Pattaya ook te maken met enkele problemen, zoals overbevolking, verkeersopstoppingen en milieuvervuiling. Toch blijft het een fascinerende en diverse stad die veel te bieden heeft voor bezoekers die op zoek zijn naar zon, zee, strand en avontuur. Wij verblijven in het Pattaya Center Seascape Apartment in het centrum van Pattaya, op slechts enkele minuten lopen van het strand en de belangrijkste toeristische attracties van de stad. Het complex is maar liefst 30 verdiepingen hoog en heeft een moderne uitstraling en biedt een scala aan faciliteiten voor de gasten, waaronder een buitenzwembad, een fitnessruimte, een sauna, een kinderspeelplaats en een tuin. Het apartment is ingericht in een moderne en stijlvolle stijl en biedt uitzicht op de zee en de stad. Het complex is gunstig gelegen op loopafstand van veel populaire toeristische attracties, zoals de Pattaya Walking Street, het Royal Garden Plaza en de Central Festival Pattaya Beach Mall. Er zijn ook tal van restaurants, bars en winkels in de buurt. Foto van het uitzicht vanaf ons apartment in het hart van Pattaya.
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IN the city of Ballarat by the end of September, nearly a 1000 miners were digging for gold on the Ballarat field - By 1853, there were more than 20,000 miners of many nationalities working on the field.
In that same year, 10,000,000 grams of gold were transported under police escort to the Melbourne Treasury. Probably as much again was never recorded but sold secretly and illegally. Over the next four (4) years, more than 77,700,000 grams reached Melbourne under escort. On June 10th 1858, the great Welcome Nugget was found. It weighed 68,956 grams and contained an estimated 68,272 grams of pure gold.
Ballarat's last mine closed down in 1918. The total recorded yield from the Ballarat Goldfield amounted to 20,592,000 Troy ounces (Ballarat Historical Society Publication No. 1) and based on a gold price of $A500 per ounce the total value would be around $10,000,000,000. A remarkable figure when it is realised that a large amount of the gold discovered in the district was never recorded.
Ballarat was the scene of Australia's most famous civic insurrection. On 3 December 1854 at Eureka, miners clashed with police and detachments of the 12th and 40th regiments. In all, 28 men were killed and a large number wounded.
Ballarat was proclaimed a township in 1852, created a municipality in 1855, a borough in 1863, and was proclaimed a City on 9 September 1870.
Note: 31.1034 grams = 1 ounce
1 troy ounce = 31.1034768 grams
The constant battle of the photographer and the waves. Trying to catch just the right motions, without getting wet, is really just foolish. I think if I had any advice for a new seascape photographer, it would be, expect to get wet, use a ten stop filter, and just play with different shutter speeds until you're consistently getting something that you like, and don't get your $5,000 camera wet with sea water. Because salt water and electronics ... well they just don't mix. I was shooting an XT1 next to a rock once in San Diego and took the equivalent of a bucket of sea water on the camera. It still worked fine, weather sealed, but over time things began sticking. Doesn't matter the camera, sea water is eventual death. It will also probably kill your tripod. The price we pay I suppose.
I like this shot because I was alone this night. No one else there. Such a beautiful place, and wonderful soft light to be alone. I fully expected the usual hordes. No one. Not sure why, don't care, it was relaxing to not have to worry about being in anyone's way and not have to stake out my spot. I think I love freedom in general, so when expecting to be bogged down, it's nice to have wings and be able to flutter a bit.
In the heart of Verona, where ancient stones whisper tales of love and tragedy, a man named Luca strummed his weathered guitar. Seated in his wheelchair, he played beneath an archway near the Arena, his music a bittersweet contrast to the hurried footsteps of tourists.
Luca had learned long ago that even the simplest things could be stolen. He secured his few belongings with a chain, a silent barrier against those who saw his misfortune as an easy opportunity. The first time someone had tried to take it, he had fought back, his voice louder than the thief’s greed. But he had learned—music could soothe a heart, but it could not protect an instrument.
And so, as the sun cast golden light upon Verona’s cobblestones, Luca played on. His guitar, though bound in chains, sang with the freedom of a soul that refused to be silenced.
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I have only seen this bird like 4 times in the last 3 months and he has always eluded me because he is spooky as hell, tonight I was sitting on the couch an spotted him on my suet feeder, didn't want to risk opening the door like I tried in the past which didn't work so shot him through the window and after getting a few shots I tried to open the door but he took off before it was even cracked open.
The first couple times I spotted him it was almost dark out and he looked like a bird that got into some sort of paint or chemical like creosote but the 3rd time it was late morning and got a better look at him and could see his white feathers were unaffected so I figured it was a case of leucism, that is what I am guessing it is.
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Luckily the sun rises at a reasonable time these days, that and the convenience of having this tree only two miles from where I live meant only a short but hazardous journey in wellies to capture this cracking dead tree...
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In honor of winter I thought I’d put up another from Abraham Lake taken nearly a year ago on a trip up to Canada with Alan and David. This evening was an eventful shoot at the Belly of Abraham Lake with storm like conditions raging over the mountains. It was blistering cold and wickedly windy on the lake surface but the dramatic light made it worthy to be out.
These bubbles are a bit different from my previous posts as these are deeper below as if they are trying but unable to reach the surface. In the background is Mt Abraham with soft evening light and wispy clouds dithering off the summit. Hope you all stay warm for the remainder of winter.
Canon 5D Mark II
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II
The Passerelle Saint Vincent in Lyon is located in the core center of the City (Presqu'ile saint Vincent) and is a great point of view to the Saone river and its banks, which have recently been rehabilitated for the great pleasure of the residents and tourists.
The calmly flowing waters of a swollen Kickapoo Creek gently touch the concrete footings currently supporting the passage of this heavy, 131-car, southbound Union Pacific coal drag as its two, lead, AC six-axles ride their dynamic brakes, coasting downhill across a combination deck plate and lattice through truss bridge along the former C&NW "SI Line" outside Bartonville on a gloomy July morning. This train of loaded aluminum BethGons -- symbol CNAPW 14 -- are topped out with over 18,000 tons of Wyoming's finest black diamonds; Filled at Peabody's North Antelope Mine in the state's rich Powder River Basin, these hoppers have only a few short miles left to travel before reaching their destination at NRG Energy's Powerton Generating Station, near Pekin. The train will soon cross the Illinois River drawbridge and immediately make a right turn onto the IMRR and down into Crescent Yard for interchange where they'll tie down and the loads will wait for an Illinois & Midland crew to spot the cars at the plant for final dumping. Slated for decommission come the end of 2028 due to the country's relentless insistence on "cleaner" energy alternatives, Powerton is the sole remaining, actively burning coal-fired power plant to still remain standing in the greater Peoria area, outliving the facilities at Havana, Hennepin and Canton's Duck Creek (2019), and eventually the E.D. Edwards Station at Bartonville (2022). Once closed, it'll be another major hit in activity levels for a route that is already down in traffic. Twice weekly scheduled manifest service between Peoria and Clinton, IA, as needed coal, grain and ethanol unit traffic, and seasonal ballast trains are pretty much the bulk of what traverses this line.
For southbounds, this is the final, and most dramatic, crossing atop a snaky Kickapoo Creek which twists and turns beneath the rails of the Peoria Subdivision in six different locations within just about a short, two mile stretch of track. Just about a half mile back from this bridge, the train is still working through the CTC controlled interlocking at "Peoria JCT" where the Peoria Sub main to South Pekin splits from UP's "Low Line," which routes trains for Peoria area interchange into and out of their small Adams St. Yard just a short distance away on the city's southwest side. The single-tracked Peoria Subdivision, which runs south out of Nelson away from the busy Geneva Sub, uses a combination of CTC, TWC and ABS infrastructure to route what little traffic runs down this line and is also the only class 1 of four that has a "through route" through the city. A line that does not get much attention from photographers, an older "winged" EMD SD70ACe on the point of a well timed coal load just was enough for me to grab the camera and quickly pick it off at this very seldom shot location.
I sure could do without that walkway.