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While passing through the Quad Cities yesterday, I heard the Iowa Interstate 708 copying a warrant on the Industrial Track from Silvis to Rock Island, and having that great combo of great sunlight and free time at my disposal, I had to go after it.
This is the IAIS' RISW (Rock Island Switcher), and even though it was running Long-Hood Forward, I was still happy to nab this shot, as any given opportunity to photograph a 51 year-old unit (!!!) on the point is a good one these days. From here, it was to run down the Milan Branch, but I didn't have time, or available sunlight to chase it.
The 708 was built in June 1972 as the PC 7974, before finding its way to Conrail four years later, and eventually the LLPX lease fleet.
Cameras:
Digital - Canon Rebel T7
Instax - Link Wide (Digital Image to Instax Converter)
Film - Instax Wide
Scan - Epson Perfection V600 Photo
Most of the US has been dealing with snow, some areas are measuring it in feet. Winter offers such wonderful opportunities for photos if you can persevere through the cold and snow.
Liverpool's iconic Liver Building shrouded in sea fog wich gave brief moments where the two towers became visible for an image to be taken. The Image was taken from Seacombe on the other side of the River Mersey on the Wirral.
Some doors are meant to be closed , and when you try to reopen them , remember why they were closed in the first place .
There is a very tiny sediment pond (about the size of a bathtub) at Rockburn. It had an amazing array of odes on it. This Twelve-spotted Skimmer was happy to pose.
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A break in the relentless rain presented the perfect opportunity to explore Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, a vast sanctuary of 10,819 acres situated approximately 70 miles north of Sacramento, California. This haven for wildlife encompasses a diverse array of habitats, including wetlands, grasslands, and riparian areas. We were captivated by the abundance of bird species, but none compared to the thrill of spotting a magnificent Bald Eagle resting on a towering tree. The eagle's majestic appearance, with its stark contrast of white head and tail against its dark brown body and wings, and its bright yellow legs and bill, was truly awe-inspiring.
Tenerife 2015
This is a continuation of the "Project" I started last year.
This year I will post a Pic a day.
This year will be B/W Year.
So that is 365 B/W Snaps to get through......I nearly have to feel sorry for you.......haha
But I Don't
I'm that kind of Guy........!!!!!!!!!! haha
This will allow me to devote a bit more time to on going projects, but if I see an opportunity to post something new, different, maybe even Interesting I will do so!!!!!!
Then again I might just sit around and drink some Red Wine and to hell with it!!.....hahaha
Title for this year was lifted from the Byrds song, lyrics by Pete Seeger and not at all inspired in any way from the Book of Ecclesiastes.
ASURA. Lolita Loving Glasses Black
KIRA TATTOO- BEA
-ADI-bloggers pack Ina leather top and skirt
.:: StunnerOriginals ::. Dinky nails and shadow
Your Taxi to the Sense Event: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DreamsLand/179/126/1501
When this opportunity presented itself, it had me thinking I was deep in the jungle. From the cascading waterfalls, to the flood of fast moving water below, the many surrounding roots and ferns appeared to belong to the jungle floor. A rock seemed perfectly placed, creating additional interest, partially blocking the highway of water.
This is from a rather secluded section of Cliff Gilker Park. An area that does not command much attention. It is a less disturbed path however, the protruding roots, and rocky covered walls, deceive one into thinking this is the bottom.
Trees emerging from the mist created scenes like this. It was like looking at some ancient Japanese artwork. So here is a mono in that style!
A Cheetah stands in the midst of dust cloud left behind by a Thomson's gazelle which managed to escape its death.
I am thankful for having had the opportunity to capture this photo, and all of the others since. And I am thankful for the photography community here at Flickr. This place has great value for so many. Finally, I am humbled that many of you follow me and view my photos. Your engagement, encouragement, and your time has meant a lot. Thank you.
For those wondering about this photo, this is from 2018, up Indian Creek Road in the Wood River Valley in Idaho. I can't afford to live there but I'm thankful for the opportunity to capture a lot of photos. There is a special place in my heart for high elevations. And the WRV is one of them.
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I’ve had my eye on this little scene in a local wood close to my daughters for some years, all I needed were the right conditions to be present when I was visiting. However since the pandemic our visits have been somewhat curtailed, so to have these conditions on our visit last week was an opportunity not to be missed. I had been hoping for these conditions all week, as they were constantly forecast, but came to nothing. Nothing is more fickle than the forecast of fog. On the dawn dog walk on Saturday morning it again looked like these conditions were not going to materialise, they was even a bit of a cold breeze as we walked the dark heath. Getting back to the house I had no plans to go back out and settled down to my hot bowl porridge. As it started to become light I looked and side to see thick fog. I come across this spot on my many dog walks around the area, but given that I’d already had a three half mile walk that morning the car was the best option. I was soon at the wood and I first made my way to this spot, was in the can I spent an enjoyable couple of hours picking up the odd photo. One day I hope I get conditions like this in my favourite wood in Northumberland.
What awaits us in 2025 is uncertain. There will be ups and downs but I hope we can all make the most of our opportunities.
a gap of light in the arctic Bodø , since sunset is early in the day , you got to be fast and lucky!
Doug Harrop Photograph • June 14, 1975
Quite by accident, Doug happened upon on a very rare photo opportunity. Union Pacific assigned two E-units to power the daily Ogden to Salt Lake City manifest. The streamlined EMDs had a date with the diesel shop at North Yard in SLC.
Mr. Harrop caught this view of 960 and 954, parked at Riverdale Yard, awaiting a crew and air test. On the slide mount, he expressed regret that he had plans and couldn't wait around for the OGSL to leave the yard and depart for Utah's capital city.
Between the ages of 11 and 18 I cross country ran for school and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. In fact after school I continued to run good distances for many a year. A few years on I started hiking but at no time did I ever combine the two activities and fell run. Oh, how I regret my actions.
This photo, taken a couple of weeks ago shows a lone fell runner descending from Harter Fell towards Nan Bield Pass.
Zephaniah 2:1-2 “Gather together, gather yourselves together, you shameful nation, before God’s decree becomes reality and the day of opportunity disappears like windblown chaff, before the Lord’s raging anger overtakes you—before the day of the Lord's angry judgment overtakes you!”
Pets
JIAN *Legacy* Leaf Pile Pupper
JIAN :: Squirrel (Wanderer) from the JIAN :: Squirrel Oak Tree pack ***placed on the fence for this picture
Furniture
[ba] Barnesworth Anubis monhegan tinyhouse original size
FCD Patio Set Mark II w/MultiSit - 4LI - CM MP Gift
***I made the patio using rezzed build objects and these textures:
USC Textures - Odds & Ends 26 - Damaged cobbles
DATS DOOR AND TEXTURE STORE Ornamental White Wrought Iron Fence Railing. White Fence for Builders 4200 75L MP
Landscaping
.Lunaria. Golden Tree Group Gift
.Lunaria. Fluffy Grass 25L Inworld
.Lunaria. Blue Iris Field 50L Inworld
.Lunaria. Moonlit Grass 25L Inworld
One each of Lillyhall's five "65" reg' Enviro 400s & two 300s pose at Dean Cross for publicity purposes.
The newly delivered machines begin their revenue earning lives on Monday on the new X4 / X5 TransCumbria "Gold" services for which they are branded.
"Our lives are defined by opportunities; even the ones we miss." - Eric Roth
While setting up this shot several people stopped to watch what I was doing which I guess is to be expected when doing toy photography in a crowded National Park. There was a time when that kind of attention made me anxious , feeling like I’m the weird guy taking pictures of toys in public. But now when I see someone watching, I’ll ask them, “You wanna see what the shot looks like?” They almost always say yes and so I show them the back of the camera. It has led to some great conversations and even a few new followers.
Unfortunately I was too focused on setting up the shot today and dealing with wind gusts that I didn’t interact as much with the people who were curious about what I was doing.
Perhaps being hyper focused on taking a photo about “missed opportunities” was a missed opportunity in and of itself.
Last in the series of the Ephemeral display at Elizabeth Quay in Perth. It was selfie heaven there and made a good opportunity to capture selfie taking.
Baltimore & Annapolis EMD SW9 87 was sitting in MARC's Riverside shops in transit to the B&O Railroad Museum in 1993. It had been displaced when the Maryland DOT took over the line and rebuilt it as a Light Rail line.
Although it was once safe at the B&O Museum for all to see the history of the Baltimore & Annapolis, it was sold off to the Carolina Southern where it sits and rots with no one to appreciate the history that the railroad deserves.
In the background sits MARC E9 64, a former Burlington Northern motor. At least it was preserved as it is now interned at the museum in Saint Louis.
Life is full of missed opportunities, so when one presents itself as a free gift, we really ought to grab it with both hands and cling on for all we can. That was the case with this shot. Travelling south from Fort William along the banks of Loch Linnhe this rather imposing sky blended with a sunset and flat calm water just could not be missed, I hope you like it as much as I do.
Keeping the SL seas safe.
Credits:
Top and skirt: From the 'Maya' Gacha set by Vanilla Bae
Sailor hat by Baiastice
Ship: LANCE Round Table v1.4
Hair: Chikai by Argrace
Location: Protected Land - Exeuxoa
A narrow window of opportunity was seized to grab this silhouette of the afternoon train as I paced him along the highway at 40+. The EA034, 039, 022, and 038 were in charge of the 78 loads bound for the NGS just like they've done countless times over the decades.
Pas de FAV sans commentaire.
No FAV without comment
Cet été, j'ai eu l'occasion de suivre le PRO Anglet 2018.
Je vous livre, ici, quelques clichés pris à cette occasion.
Bonne journée à tous.
Merci pour vos visites et commentaires
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This summer, I had the opportunity to follow the PRO Anglet 2018.
I you book, here a few shots taken on this occasion.
Good day to all.
Thank you for your visits and comments
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In diesem sommer hatte ich die möglichkeit, in der PRO-Anglet-2018.
Ich gebe ihnen hier ein paar aufnahmen dieser gelegenheit.
Guten tag an alle.
Danke für eure besuche und kommentare
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Este verano, he tenido la oportunidad de seguir el PRO Anglet 2018.
I libro, he aquí un par de fotos tomadas en esta ocasión.
Buen día a todos.
Gracias por sus visitas y comentarios
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Deze zomer, had ik de mogelijkheid tot het volgen van de PRO-Anglet 2018.
Ik je boek, hier een paar foto ' s genomen op deze gelegenheid.
Goede dag allemaal.
Dank u voor uw bezoeken en opmerkingen
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Questa estate, ho avuto l'opportunità di seguire la PRO Anglet 2018.
Vorrei prenotare qui un paio di foto scattate in questa occasione.
Buona giornata a tutte.
Grazie per le vostre visite e commenti
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Este verão, eu tive a oportunidade de acompanhar o PRO Anglet 2018.
Eu me livro de você, aqui algumas fotos tiradas na ocasião.
Bom dia a todos.
Obrigado por suas visitas e comentários de
If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.
Milton Berle
Se l'occasione non bussa, costruisci una porta.
Milton Berle