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22 May, 2011
"Stormy Point offers you the chance to view one of the best preserved sequences of river terraces in the world. Each major terrace formed during a period cooler than the present. An increase of erosion in the Rangitikei River headwaters filled the valley with greywacke gravels. Each intervening period of warmer climate allowed the river to cut into these deposits, forming a deep gorge as seen at present. Continued uplift of the land, which is being tilted to face south, raised the older terraces above a level where they could be buried by each successive terrace forming episode".
Not my favorite photo ever, but I thought a pretty good example of a vanishing point, or perspective. :)
Looking south while standing on the eastern shore of the state of Maryland at Point Lookout, Maryland. The water is the Atlantic Ocean. The lighthouse is the historic Point Lookout Lighthouse, one of the most haunted spots in Maryland.
Found these photos which give a bit better view of the gear system. The pointer shaft was also modified for the final presentation piece. This was made over a 2 1/2 month period in early 2006.
Looking east from Llantwit Major towards Stout Point. In the far distance is the chimney of Aberthaw Power Station.
Vanishing Point on Tiengemeten.
Tiengemeten is an island in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Korendijk, and lies about 11 km south of Spijkenisse.
On 10 May 2007, the island was officially given back to nature; its farming inhabitants were relocated and nature has been allowed to work its way undisturbed. New nature reserves are rare in the Netherlands, and since its return to nature, Tiengemeten has become a real wilderness with trackless terrain, flowing creeks and gullies, meadows full of flowers and huge populations of migrating birds, including ospreys and egrets. Some of the marshy pastures are grazed by Highland cattle and other hardy animals. The island has cycle paths and tracks, and also a large earthwork which serves well as an elevated outlook post for birdspotters. Tiengemeten is free of cars and accessible only by water via a small pedestrian- and bike-friendly ferry which runs regularly on the ten-minute crossing between the small port at Nieuwendijk and the island. Alternatively, bikes can be hired on the island, particularly during the summer months. There is ample free car parking at the ferry terminal. Once on the island, Margerita Farm is a short walk from where passengers alight from the ferry, and holds an information centre, gallery space, café and toilets. Walking tours are available, and volunteers are on hand to answer questions. There are regular special nature-related events on the island; biodiversity surveys, open days and special tours. Notices are posted in local press and on websites.
Mike Shipman of Blue Planet Photography puts together photocrawls (enthusiasts walking around - taking pictures and talking shop) every couple of months.
No charge. Wanna go?
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I just saw this Patrick and i know it's very difficult to get his shot. No way I'm getting out there for that incredible shot!! ....this is all I got. Just love the powerful waves in the beautiful area of the Monterey Peninsular. you have to check it out!!
This view is looking south from the level crossing towards the sation. Currently the point from the station comes off onto plain track, however a second point has been purchased to create a crossover here.