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...down by the River...near our hotel. I walked along here every morning with Horatio.
You KNEW that I had to take a sunrise shot! :D This was our last morning...and I was SO sad that I had to leave this GORGEOUS city! I left my heart in Portland! LOL...I even think that Target looks glam by sunrise! :D
***I still have TONS of pix to upload, but must stop for a bit! Back soon! xoxo
Remains of 15th century castle with Norman keep. Built on a rocky promontory on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, it is possible that the first castle on this site was built for William II, who was called Rufus due to his red hair. In 1142 during the civil war known as The Anarchy, Robert Earl of Gloucester captured the castle from King Stephen on behalf of Empress Maud.
Rebuilt in the 15th century, much of what remains today dates from this time with the exception of a single arch which can be seen on the approach from Chuch Ope Road.
Interestingly, the castle is also known as 'Bow and Arrow Castle' due to the fact that the 7 foot thick walls are dotted with umpteen 'loop-holes' which allowed archers to fire at any invading forces trying their luck! The north and western parts of these walls still stand at their original height.
Portland Al is a local legend; has met and known many many important musicians
coming up to Canada in the 60's, esp. blues players.
This is a combination grocery/record store. He's been threatening retirement for
at least the last 5 years but may still be going.
I enjoyed a short walk on the Isle of Portland this morning. The views here are breathtaking. Apologies for my rather amateur video and narration. This clip is from the Verne Common Nature Reserve, and looks across to the Portland Heights Hotel, then pans over the rooftops of Fortuneswell and follows the Chesil Beach at the beginning of its' 18 mile journey West. Next is a view of the Causeway which carries the A354 road over the bridge to Weymouth. Then the Osprey Business Park comes into view. This was previously the Royal Navy Base HMS Osprey. It now includes a Marina and the National Sailing Academy. This was the setting for the Sailing and other Watersports events during the 2012 Olympic Games.
Portland Suspension Society
I was given a chance to photograph something that has intrigued me since I was little and saw a movie where this was perfromed. All and all it was a pretty cool thing to be apart of. Portland Suspension Society
We went to Portland Bill the other day and although it was not as windy as I would have liked (for photos that is!), it is still a very raw and wild place. I have never cleaned my lens as many times as I did that day, and I am not sure I have ever thought: "Is this next step safe and what if...." that many times in one day! The ONE impression the place left me with was this:
Despite what we do, as human beings, Mother Nature rules supreme, she is relentless, non-forgiving and cannot be tamed. I, for one, am so very happy about that!
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Taken at the Seattle Fire Department Antique Fire Apparatus Display in downtown Seattle, July 11, 2009
Today I stood in Portland after a long drive with several stops at quilt stores. Tomorrow a full day to explore. #ourwisproject #whereistand #portland
A view of downtown Portland, and the Willamette river, at night. On the left side of the image, the blue illumination is from the Morrison Bridge.
This image was created from a stack of 8 original images in order to reduce noise.
Photo taken in Portland, OR (USA).
Megan, mid 30s, has been living in Portland for the past decade and loves life here. Prior to Portland she lived in California.
Megan's passion is definitely music. She plays a few instruments and has plans to take it a step forward.
"People should follow their dreams and do what they long to do," Megan says. "It's important to love and respect each other but as important it is to love yourself, too."
PORTLAND - David posed at Branch 1600; carriers for afternoon daily picked up their papers here, at NE 15th Ave & Broadway. This was probably on a Saturday - note the bundles of color inserts waiting for Sunday.
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So I cheated and tilted the picture to have the water tube (whatever that's actually called) vertical, as far as I remember the street was pretty level. It sort of implies that the building was crooked.
HMS Portland F79 Type 23 (aka Duke-class) Frigate of the British Royal Navy arrives on the River Mersey for the CLT. She was assisted on the berth by Boluda tugs VB Belgie and VB Sandon.
Little fact: During sea trials Portland attained a top speed of 30.8 knots (57.0 km/h), the fastest speed attained by any Type 23 frigate at that time. (WIKI SOURCE). She is the eighth HMS Portland
IMO: 8949733
Pennant Number: F79
Name: HMS Portland
Vessel Type - Detailed: Military Ops
MMSI: 234627000
Call Sign: GDIS
Flag: United Kingdom
Homeport: HMNB Devonport, Plymouth
Commander: Ed Moss-Ward
Gross Tonnage: .......
Displacement: 4,900t (4,800 long tons; 5,400 short tons)
Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 133 x 16.1 m
Draught: 7.3m
Motto: Craignez Honte "Fear Dishonour"
Ordered: February 1996
Builder: Marconi Marine, Clyde, UK
Laid down: 14 January 1998
Launched: 15 May 1999
Sponsored by: Lady Brigstocke
Commissioned: 3 May 2001
Refit: LIFEX 2018 onwards
Propulsion Systems: CODLAG: x4 1510kW (2,025shp) Paxman Velenta 12CM 4 stroke 12 cyl diesel gens & x2 GEC electric motors delivering 2980kW (4000shp) AND x2 Rolls-Royce Spey SM1C gas turbines delivering 23,190kW (31,100shp) - these sounded absolutely amazing! Truly impressive!
Speed: In excess of 28kn (52 km/h; 32 mph)
Range: 7,500 nautical miles (14,000km) at 15 kn (28 km/h)
Complement: 185 (accommodation for up to 205)
Sensors and processing systems: Sonar 2087
Electronic warfare & decoys: UAF-1 ESM, or, UAT Mod 1 Seagnat & Type 182 towed torpedo decoy & Surface Ship Torpedo Defence
Armament: Anti-air missiles: x1 32-cell GWS 35 Vertical Launching System (VLS) for: x32 Sea Ceptor missiles (1–25+ km). Anti-ship missiles: Up to x2 quad Harpoon launchers (x8 missiles). Anti-submarine torpedoes: x2 twin 12.75 in (324 mm) Sting Ray torpedo tubes
Guns: x1 BAE 4.5 inch Mk 8 naval gun & x2 30 mm DS30M Mk2 guns, or, x2 30 mm DS30B guns & x2 Miniguns & x4 General-purpose machine gun
Aircraft carried: x1 Westland Wildcat HMA2, armed with x2 anti submarine torpedoes OR x1 Westland Merlin HM2, armed with x4 anti submarine torpedoes
Aviation facilities: Flight deck & Enclosed hangar
August 13, 1981. The Portland Terminal Railroad was a joint terminal railroad owned by the Northern Pacific, Union Pacific and the Southern Pacific. Today, its jointed owned by the BNSF and UP. Here, ALCO S4 42 works a cut of cars around their yard in Portland, Oregon.
Portland Mills Covered Bridge - Greene, Indiana.
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