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Small section of "truncated dome" tactile paving.
"Tactile paving is a system of textured ground surface indicator found on footpaths, stairs and train station platforms to assist pedestrians who are visually impaired." (Wikipedia)
Tactile paving originated in Japan and has spread throughout the world. Different patterns are use to provide information about the type of hazard or crossing (roadway, street-level tram, elevated platform, etc.).
Tom Scott has a short video about tactile paving in England.
Strobist: 600EX-RT with 12" diffuser held at a ~45-degree angle at the upper-left of the camera to generate more shadow/depth. Without the flash the shot was very flat.
Wonderfully patterned paving can be found on streets and squares all over Portugal. This example is from Rossio Square, Lisbon.
I cant go to the action , but the action came knocking at my door,,,,I think their is a message for me here......
* Im making progress on my injuries , but still cant spend to much time in front of the computer
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