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Past and Present
The barn on the right has had its day is the sun.
Still standing though_
Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships.
Stay Healthy
~Christie (happiest) by the River
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'Why be a copy, when you were born an original'
The human condition is to have memories, telling us just who we are and how we got here. A moment may last for a second, but memories can live on; although as we make so many, some may become filed away beneath countless more.
Coming upon this image recently, I was immediately transported to that moment during a visit to Pennsylvania; up until then forgotten, standing on the banks of the Youghiogheny River in Cedar Creek Park.
I thought - how could I have forgotten such a beautiful moment as I remembered then, just how emotive and moved I was by the scene, the near silence, the smells.
Serene, peaceful, truly beautiful.
Photography can play such an important role in reviving lost memories.
Cedar Creek Park comprises 464 acres within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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The Wild flowers of today take over the remains of the past and as the sun shines through the empty windows, the stories of the past remain in the shadows.
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Well, I haven't been able to spend much time out with my camera, but here's one from last year that I haven't posted.
Well, it also helps you giving a sense of size of this moai, by far not one of the largest. Behind, you can also see a typical reconstructed house of people that lived on the Easter Island, before the arrival of Europeans.
..until the chauffeur, composed and purposeful, made his departure. He took the narrow path up the gentle rise, passing beneath the arch of that distinguished structure with its venerable clock—hands wanting twenty minutes to two - leaving behind only the hush of old stone and a faint trace of his service.
I like the contrast between the past and the present sometimes....seen at Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya. (the communications tower was situated a distance away and not within the temple compound).
my first but hopefully not my last visit to Dungeness. A bit of a photography cliche I know but i had such a fabulous time in amongst all the debris that just had to post at least this one. Have uploaded quite a few others to my website for those interested www.cathrynbaldockphotography.com
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I'm not sure whether the Boom Boom Room is still open.
This is the unfortunate fate of its owner, at his other club, 'The Twisted Rooster', across the border in South Carolina...
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Birkenhead docks the location of Britains largest Brownfield redevelopment project ready and prepared for large scale building to take place accomodating homes and office space along with many industrial premises and educational buildings, this is the sister project to Liverpool waters and together forming the Mersey waters enterprise zone, the cost for the Wirral waters project is around 4.5 billion pounds.
in a black window, a gramophone waits. a silent thing of wood and polished brass. it is a memory of a sound that no longer exists. the wall is gray. the sidewalk is gray. the city is a place of muted colors. then, a woman walks past. her hair and her shirt are the color of a fire. a single, loud, red note in the quiet street. for a fraction of a second, she aligns with the golden horn; the living color and the silent machine. it is a brief, accidental harmony. then she is gone.
His eyes, though fixed on the present through a glowing screen, flicker with remembrance. Perhaps of a grandfather who once sat in a shop like this, flipping newspapers and greeting neighbours by name. Or of a childhood morning, waiting for breakfast at a wooden table just like this one, surrounded by the familiar creak of ceiling fans and the clink of porcelain cups.
Here, time doesn’t rush. It lingers. It echoes.
This is not just a café.
It is a living museum.
A tribute.
A bridge between the now and the never-forgotten.
Echoes of Heritage — where the past sits quietly beside us, waiting to be noticed.
The cobblestone streets of Brussels hold the quiet charm of a city that breathes history. Every corner reveals a piece of the past, with buildings that have witnessed centuries of change but remain as pillars of tradition and culture. Walking through these streets is like stepping into a time where architecture speaks, and the ground tells stories of old markets, artists, and gatherings that shaped Belgian identity.
Brussels, known for its blend of French and Flemish influences, preserves this essence in its alleys and hidden squares. The glow of cobblestones after a rainy night or the soft sound of footsteps echoing at dusk creates a unique atmosphere – melancholic yet warm.
These streets are not just pathways; they are living memories intertwined with the present. In Brussels, even the smallest alleyway seems to whisper that the past is never as far away as it seems.
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This HDR photo captures the timeless beauty of the Katas Raj Temple, which is set among the landscape of Punjab. Reflections of the blue sky and greenery can be seen in the pond surrounded by ancient stone temples. It is a mesmerizing sight to behold.
This is the final look at the inside of the old Duck Reach hydro electric station, now a museum. It ended service in 1955 and was abandoned for many years (hence the graffiti). When it was converted to a museum for the history of hydro electric power in Launceston, the large picture of the post-1929 flood turbines in operation was placed above the old machine well.
A glimpse into Singapore’s backstreets in 1987 — a time when traditional shophouses, market stalls, and daily life coexisted with the city’s rapid modernisation. From laundry lines to hawker carts, scenes like this capture the character of old neighbourhoods before the skyline truly took off.
A different perspective of light and shadows from the temple of Philae Aswan.
Joining the past and the present with the passion of photography.
overcast skies whisper to the stoic grandeur of palma's cathedral, its gothic contours sketched against the canvas of time. raindrops tap dance on the parc del mar, crafting a symphony of ripples that mirror the edifice's ancient walls. the cathedral, a sentinel of stories, stands as an echo of devotion, where each stone is a verse of faith meticulously carved by hands long gone. here, the past converges with the present, witnessed by the casual stride of locals and the awestruck gaze of wanderers. in this tableau, the water is not merely a surface but a lens, casting the reflection of a bygone era into the gaze of today, as the elements adorn the scene with a patina of reflective tranquility.
in lieu of a run, me and him walked to Portreath and back. We are on leave - we were supposed to be going to Norwich for a long weekend to celebrate child 2s 21st Birthday. Oh well.
Although it is is very dull to spend all our leave at home, at least we live somewhere beautiful and can walk out for exercise.
for WAH - old and new / past and present together
(snapseed edit)
photo rights reserved by Ben
High above the Vardar River, in the heart of Skopje, rises the Kale Fortress – a place where centuries are etched into stone. This impressive stronghold was first built in the 6th century by the Byzantines, on the foundations of even older Roman fortifications. Over the centuries it grew and changed, especially during the long period of Ottoman rule, when it served both as a defensive bastion and an administrative center. In this photo, we see one of the fortress’s historic gates, framed by the robust stone walls and a patch of the green moat area surrounding it. The stairway beside the gate once gave access to the top of the wall, where guards could watch over the city. On the horizon, the elegant minaret and dome of the Mustafa Pasha Mosque are visible – a reminder of the centuries-long Ottoman presence in Skopje. Today, Kale Fortress is not only a historic monument but also a peaceful place to walk right in the middle of the city. Its walls, gates, and towers tell stories of conflict and power, but also of continuity – a place where past and present meet, and where the spirit of Skopje can still be felt.
A historic gate of Skopje’s Kale Fortress, with the minaret and dome of the Mustafa Pasha Mosque in the background. A view where the city’s Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern layers come together in one frame.
Hoog boven de rivier de Vardar, in het hart van Skopje, rijst het Kale-fort op – een plek waar de eeuwen voelbaar in steen zijn vastgelegd. Dit indrukwekkende bolwerk werd al in de 6e eeuw door de Byzantijnen gebouwd, op de fundamenten van nog oudere Romeinse vestingen. Door de eeuwen heen groeide en veranderde het, vooral tijdens de lange periode van Ottomaanse overheersing, toen het zowel als verdedigingswerk als bestuurlijk centrum diende. Op deze foto zien we een van de historische poorten van het fort, omringd door de robuuste stenen muren en een stukje van de groene grachtzone eromheen. De trap naast de poort bood ooit toegang tot de bovenkant van de muur, waar wachters een wijds uitzicht over de stad hadden. Aan de horizon zien we de sierlijke minaret en koepel van de Mustafa Pasha-moskee, een herinnering aan de eeuwenlange aanwezigheid van de Ottomanen in Skopje. Vandaag de dag is het Kale-fort niet alleen een historisch monument, maar ook een rustige wandelplek midden in de stad. De muren, poorten en torens vertellen een verhaal van strijd en macht, maar ook van continuïteit: een plek waar het verleden en het heden elkaar ontmoeten, en waar de ziel van Skopje nog altijd voelbaar is.
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Garden Village, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
Remembrance Day, in Canada, a national holiday for federal and many provincial government workers, and the largest ceremonies are attended in major cities by tens of thousands.
Only 80 Years Ago...What?.. East African Soldiers Pose For The Camera Outside The Salvation Army Red Shield Hostel...It Was A Post Office For Many Years...Now Standing Empty...
the afternoon sun is sharp. it presses the shadows hard against the old wall.
men made of bronze have been playing a silent song for a hundred years.
their shadow is longer and darker than they are; it is the memory of the music.
a man walks by, his thoughts on the path ahead, his posture a question mark.
for a single moment, he walks through the ghost of the song, and does not notice.
I celebrate 11 years sober today.
This is me today with the shadow of my former self.
Scary, isn't it?
I am so very grateful today.
Here's my blog post for today...ooh! Cross-referencing!
“It's being here now that's important. There's no past and there's no future. Time is a very misleading thing. All there is ever, is the now. We can gain experience from the past, but we can't relive it; and we can hope for the future, but we don't know if there is one.”
― George Harrison
I've never read the book. It's just the perfect sized little book to carry with me as a prop. And on the open pages, are a few of my treasures from my birthday weekend.... Cape May Diamonds (or basically, little round quartz pebbles.... not terribly impressive!) [The Present] We stopped on the beach and everyone was crawling around on the sand picking them up. We weren't sure what we were looking for, so we went into the gift shop where one of the workers explained them to us, and showed them to us and told us that it took three weeks of tumbling them in a rock tumbler to make them look pretty. We didn't have a rock tumbler, although Dave had one when he was a kid and they used to vacation in Cape May [The Past]. So, I asked him... does this mean that we can't go out to the beach and look for them now... because they are ugly... and we don't have a rock tumbler? He said... YES. (What?!!! Ugh!!!) I love having things to look for. I'll be going back here.... [the Future] AND .... my sister does have a rock tumbler. I have to go back... I lost two of my ugly little pebbles while shooting this photo! Yeah... I'm going back...
Time... Past, Present, Future... and The Now.
Sometimes I think deep thoughts.... other times I think about zombies....
Sadly Routemasters Do Not Travel Down Here Any More...Winkworths In The Rear Has Been Replaced With The Ubiquitous Sainsburys Local............
Heres A Complicated One..Dale Road Has Been Curtailed And Just A Stub Remains Now...The Weedington Estate Swallows It Up...Where The Groovy Car Is Was Once Alcroft Road Which Now Runs Off Queens Crescent And The Bit Is Now Wellesley Road...The Stone Wall Seen In Both photos Is Outside St Martin's Church 1865...Bacton Tower Looms In The Rear....Image From The Second Episode Of The Strange Report...
The Royal Dental Hospital Was In Leicester Square From 1858 To 1985 Its Now The Long Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel....Look At That Array Of Parked Cars.....
the glass wall is a membrane between time. behind it, the fossil of a giant, frozen in eternity. in front of it, shadows passing by, flickering, almost weightless. the words glow, but they are not meant for the living. the city moves on in the background, indifferent, unbothered. somewhere, a bus pulls away. somewhere, a child yawns.
It Was Originally Opened In 1910 As The Shepherd's Bush Cinematograph Theatre...Aussie Walkabout Since 1998 To 2013...And ...Yes Its Now A Hotel...The Dorsett....Only This Facade Remains...
Bradley And Sons On The Extreme Left..And Chepstow Mansions Very State Of The Art When Opened...But Now Called Viscount Court..
Another View Of The Jolly Anglers First Done Here www.flickr.com/photos/rollthedice/52583789824/in/photolis... It Finally Went In 2005...........Classic The The Poster!.....
Only 135 Years Here Taken From Upper Marsh Looking Down Into St Georges Place A Tiny Dead End Street...Outside Shops Where "Best Vinegar Can Be Found ...Ironic Graffiti These Days "Live"...Canterbury House Again In The Rear....
Actually On The Left A Still From The 1964 Film "Ring Of Spies"With Bernard Lee....Great Portland Street Is A Rebuilt Underground Station From 1930....Water Fountain Still Stands....But Missing The Top Bit...And Thus Not Working........What Looks Better?...
Thank-you for viewing my artist impression of CPR Steam Engine No. 374
I especially like the conflict of eras in this image.
1886 vs. 2019
As pictured together, a historical steam engine against a modern day, big city background.
Past and present.
New meets old, old meets new.
CPR ENGINE 374 , holds very fond and unique childhood memories for me.
As a youngster, I lived blocks from the beach, where this old engine was displayed.
Every child in the area, myself included, played on this train regularly.
We climbed in, over and under the well loved, weathered ( at that time ) vintage structure.
It was a valued piece of history and such a great prop for developing the imaginations of young minds.
What could possibly be more fun, than pretending to be engineers on this historic old train, waving out the open window frames, stoking the steam engine, steering the train down the track, checking the wheels, and mimicking train and whistle sounds etc.
Examples of vintage steam engine sounds:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oJAVJPX0YY
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbzU-1oiCgk
This grand ole lady recently celebrated her 130th Anniversary, and I was elated to spend this day with her, once again.
The volunteer staff from the West Coast Railway Association, used a heavy duty wench system to pull her outside into the great outdoors. It was a beautiful sight to see her outside the Roundhouse Museum, basking in the sunshine, as she once stood (in my mind's eye), so many years ago.
Engine No. 374 is the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) locomotive that pulled the first transcontinental passenger train to arrive in Vancouver, arriving on May 23, 1887.
This was a year after sister Engine No. 371 brought the first train to cross Canada into Port Moody, roughly 20 miles (32 km) to the east.
History: ( As per Wikipedia )
No. 374 was built by the CPR in 1886 and was one of eight similar steam locomotives built that year in their Montreal shops.
While No. 371 was scrapped in 1915, No. 374 was completely rebuilt in 1914 and continued in service until 1945. Because of its historical significance, it was donated to the City of Vancouver upon its retirement, who placed it on display in Kitsilano Beach Park. It suffered greatly from exposure to the elements and a lack of upkeep. It remained there until 1983, when a group of railway enthusiasts launched an effort to restore the engine in time for Expo 86. It was moved from the beach and spent the next few years in different warehouses around Vancouver while a crew of volunteers undertook the task of restoring the engine. Completed in time for Expo, No. 374 was put on display on the turntable at the renovated former CPR Drake Street Roundhouse where it became a prime attraction.
In 1988 the Expo 86 site, including the Drake Street Roundhouse, was sold to Concord Pacific, and in the course of the False Creek North Development Plan, the developer agreed to convert and expand the buildings to comprise the Roundhouse Community Centre. The Community Centre was designed by Baker McGarva Hart and completed in 1997. The plan for the development had made no mention of the 374 and it was temporarily housed inside the roundhouse itself while it was decided what to do with the engine.
Successful fundraising efforts were undertaken by the Vancouver Parks Board and the Lions Club, among others, and a year later the new Engine 374 Pavilion was completed.
Now a central feature of the Yaletown area redevelopment, the Engine 374 Pavilion is open daily for public viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the summer and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the winter. An anniversary celebration is held annually on the Sunday before Victoria Day. The pavilion is staffed entirely by volunteers from the West Coast Railway Association and on average sees roughly 41,000 visitors per year as of 2015.
A special thanks to you all, for taking the time to view and acknowledge my photography.
I appreciate your visits & kind words of support.
~Christie by the River
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Ladder Looks A Tad Precarious Dont You Think?..Park Mansions 1897–1900...The Scotch House Was Founded By The Gardiner Brothers The Knightsbridge Store Opened In 1900 Only To Close In 2002....
Gaze -
A Sant'Efis, 1° maggio 2008 Cagliari, 352ª Sagra di Sant'Efisio -
Ragazza in costume sardo di Dorgali.
Explore May 1, 2008
Continuing From The Previous Shot....The Old Houses Of Grafton Road All Demolished Now..The Building On The Immediate Right Was The Mitre Pub Which Closed Down Around 2002....Image From The Second Episode Of The Strange Report...
This Area Was Once Known As Black Mary`s Hole,Rumour Has It 'Black Mary's Hole' Comes From The Story That A Black Lady Called Mary Dispensed Healing Water From A Well Here......Bagnigge Wells Spa Was Also Close By...On The Extreme Right You Can See The White Stone From The Original House `Bagnigge House`Dated From 1680 And Marks The Position Of The Garden Entrance To The Spa, Which Originally Extended To The Junction Of Pakenham Street.....Shell Petrol Station Replaced By Flats....
84 Years!...Good Housekeeping Restaurant And Barclays Bank Vanished!...And No Police These Days...Yes And No Crowd!...
Many Thanks To deswalk www.flickr.com/photos/12349441@N07/2878051741/in/set-7215... for the incredible top photo......... I First Did This Back In 2010 Since Then The Dudley Arms Pub Which Dated Back From 1825 Has Been Demolished..The Original Paddington Green Police Station Featured In The Classic Film The Blue Lamp...The Cop Shop Was Demolished Shortly After The Photo Was Taken..The Gap Next Door Is Where The Paddington Town Hall Cnce Stood...The Block At The Rear On The Right Is Hall Tower And Can Be Seen In Both Photos The Other Tower Is Braithwaite Tower,The Flyover Was Opened In 1967 But The Rest Of The Westway Opened In 1970...