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Finally found some time to explore the new Greenway access right in the heart of the city. Though no wildlife was evident this windy afternoon, it was a great walk meandering along the Gordon River. Greenway, Naples, FL
The historic wigwags in Point Richmond, Richmond, California.
Learn more: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wigwag_(railroad)#In_modern_America_and_elsewhere
(My photo is in the article)
The Alabama Point Bridge has a paved fishing area on the illuminated side of the pass; I'm standing on the opposite beachfront side...that fishing area has been a favorite spot for fishermen, day or night for many decades...you can park right in front of the railing and often catch a variety of fish as your line battles the swift current! Seagulls and pelicans often share the railing with you!
We took a weekend drive over to the coast and enjoyed stretching our legs at Pigeon Point Lighthouse. The light was somewhat challenging to shoot in but regardless, we had a great time shapping away.
Homeward bound
Sailboat making its way past Point Wilson Lighthouse on the way to Port Townsend.
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The first ship was launched from Point Hope Shipyard in Victoria's Inner Harbour in 1875. The yard has been in service ever since and the most recent owner has been one of the most successful in the history of the yard. He has ambitious plans for a long term future.
Its geographic location in the city is ideal for ship repair, maintenance and building small to mid size vessels or components for larger vessels. It's protected from the rougher waters of the outer harbour or the weather attendant at more distant and more open bays.
The owner confided recently, that without that location, the yard would not likely be viable. They have carved out a niche and intend to stay where they are.
Victoria will always be a city where marine industry is central to the city's economic vitality and, with a history nearly as old as the city itself, likely to be a fixture for decades into the future.
An issue raised again in casual conversation, and one I have heard too many times before, is that the city is overspending to provide a lift bridge for industries with no future or, sometimes from the same sources, do not contribute to the cost of the bridge.
Much of the spurious debate over the bridge, the design and the other issues of process and expense also cost me my job. Critics chipped away at support, even among those who should be easily convinced by the facts and rational arguments. The desire for a cheap and simplistic solution is a powerful attraction in the debate over spending tax dollars.
Ship repair is a profession as old as civilzation and there is no reason to suspect that it will disappear from our shores anytime soon, if it all. Why, in fact, would we want to export the jobs associated with the industry? We owe it to ourselves and our important economic sectors to provide them with the best supports we can offer.
Provided that those appropriate supports are in place (a proper lift structure that provides sufficient vertical and horizontal clearance for the ships coming in and out of the harbour to and from the yard, as well as though serving those few other industries, they will be in business for at least as long as the bridge is designed to serve.
Like so many other projects that our taxpayers don't want to spend on, the issue of thumbing our collective noses at senior government authorities is also just not possible. We're required to keep navigation open, (amongst other responsibilities we have to the province or federal governments). It is not credible to suggest that one small city can dismiss the requirements every other city in the country is obliged to follow, or at least in this case every other city with a waterfront,
The premise too that the shipyard and other marine industries that rely on a lift bridge should pay tolls or contribute directly to the capital costs is also unsupportable by the facts. Wtih about 150 jobs and more than 250 more on the way, plus the enormous spin offs of subcontracting to around 600 other local businesses, the shipyard pays plenty in supporting the robust economy we need to run our city, and that means renewing, or as needs be, replacing our infrastructure. As an industrial taxpayer, the shipyard also adds considerably to the city's revenue stream, so one way and another, they are paying at least their fare share of the costs of the bridge.
It is sometimes hard to confront people with the facts and the more detailed expalnations of how decisions are informed. This too, however, chipped away at some of my votes as various interests concocted more, often fictional critiques of an important project. The bridge will proceed and our ships will continue to come in.
A small sampling of the shps of Point Hope, and more to come, can be found in the set dedicated to illustrating the flotilla of vessels that have come and gone. It may allow you to judge for yourself how vital and vibrant this industry is. Is it something we want to chase away?
More at: www.flickr.com/photos/luton/sets/72157622890679725/
La pointe de Trévignon, sur laquelle se dresse une villa-château (propriété privée), s'avance dans l'océan en direction du sud-ouest, et constitue le point le plus au sud de la commune de Trégunc2. Le port de Trévignon est protégé par une jetée équipée d’un phare. En son centre une construction sur pilotis abrite le canot de la SNSM. La pointe de Trévignon est entourée de petites plages et constitue le point de départ pour la visite de la zone naturelle protégée des étangs de Trévignon
Trégunc [tʁegœ̃] est une commune du département du Finistère, dans la région Bretagne, en France. C'est l'une des communes les plus étendues du Finistère, qui regroupe de nombreux villages ou hameaux. On peut mentionner plusieurs plages de sable fin, une zone naturelle protégée pour la faune et la flore autour des marais de Trévignon.
La commune de Trégunc est située sur le littoral Atlantique, dans le Finistère, au sud de Concarneau et à l'ouest de Pont-Aven. Le bourg, situé à l'intérieur des terres, occupe une position excentrée au nord de la commune.
Le finage communal est délimité à l'ouest par le fleuve côtier Minaouët et l'Anse du Moulin à Mer ; au nord il longe la D 122 qui traverse le hameau de Croaz Hent Bouillet, partagé avec les communes de Melgven et Concarneau ; au nord-est le ruisseau de Kerfrances et le ruisseau du Moulin de Kergunus, tous deux affluents de rive gauche du Minaouët, servent de tracé à la limite communale avec Pont-Aven (avec en fait l'ancienne commune de Nizon) ; à l'est la limite communale avec Névez suit pour partie le tracé du ruisseau de Dourveil.
La présence de plusieurs petits fleuves côtiers déjà cités pour ceux qui servent de limite communale, mais d'autres ont leur cours totalement dans la commune de Trégunc comme ceux qui aboutissent aux plages de Trez Cao et de La Baleine, et de leurs affluents entraîne un relief assez vallonné car ils échancrent le plateau par ailleurs en pente générale vers le sud, les zones les plus élevées se trouvant au nord de la commune, atteignant 84 mètres d'altitude à l'est de Kerstrat et même 88 mètres à l'est de Cros Hent Bouillet. Le bourg, ainsi que toute la partie médiane du territoire communal, se trouve vers une quarantaine de mètres d'altitude ; la partie méridionale, proche de l'Océan Atlantique se trouve vers une vingtaine de mètres d'altitude, par exemple autour des hameaux de Trévignon, Saint-Philibert et Kersidan.
Le littoral de Trégunc est très découpé : à l'ouest, limitrophe de l'ancienne commune de Lanriec, désormais de Concarneau, l'Anse de Pouldohan est une ria aux multiples indentations, se subdivisant principalement en deux parties principales : la branche nord-est forme l'Anse du Moulin à Mer, qui se prolonge en amont par la ria du Minaouët, et qui possède elle-même une ramification, l'Anse de Kerambreton ; la branche sud-est, séparée de la précédente par la Ponte de Grignallou, l'Anse de Pouldohan stricto sensu se subdivise elle aussi, sa partie orientale formant l'Anse de Ster Greich. Peu profonde, l'Anse de Pouldohan découvre largement à marée basse.
Tibbetts Point Lighthouse – this location (near Cape Vincent, NY) marks the point where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River in Northern New York State. An historical sign on the property indicates the name Tibbits Point and the name may have evolved over the years. The sign also indicates that the lighthouse was built in 1827, and later rebuilt in 1854.
Hopi Point is a good spot to shoot a sunrise along the south rim of the Grand Canyon. The hard part is facing the @ 25 degree morning!
Canon 5D Mark III
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L @ 21mm, ISO160, f/16, 1/125 Sec.
Triggered with ST-E2. 580EX II in Frame (Boy's Hand), shot at Full Power with Ultra Wide Angle Flap Down.
Pillar Point beach and tidepools, north of Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, California. || Photo info: Taken 2022-01-17 with Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/5.0, focal length 24 mm, ISO ISO 125. Copyright 2022 .
Point Fermin Park, Los Angeles, California
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On the morning of July 17th,1996, shortly after taking off from jfk airport, TWA Flight 800 exploded over the Atlantic Ocean near Smith Point NY. All of its 230 passengers and crew were killed. The cause of the explosion is controversial. The NTSB came to the conclusion that it was probably caused by vapors in the fuel tank. Others say that it was caused by a missle strike from the US Navy or a terrorist attack. The public may never know for sure what the reason really was. We do know for sure that it was tragic for everyone on board. I invite you to take a moment to join me in remembering those brave souls in honor of them, and thier families who have lived through this horrible event.