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Bar San Bernardo.
Av. Corrientes 5436.
Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Un buen lugar para compartir con amigos donde hay mesas para jugar al ajedrez, de Pool y de de Ping Ping. También Metegol.
Lo que probé fueron las papás fritas con queso cheedar que me encantaron. Un ambiente bohemio y pintoresco
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Sous le vol tendu du prédateur, la scène se fige un instant parfait où force, précision et instinct s’unissent !
Le rapace, maître absolu du ciel, fond sur sa proie avec une vitesse foudroyante et une exactitude saisissante !
Son regard perçant repère le moindre frémissement à la surface de l’eau, et d’un geste fulgurant, ses serres d’acier saisissent le poisson sans hésitation !
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Beneath the tension of flight, time stands still a perfect instant where strength, precision, and instinct converge !
The raptor, master of the skies, dives upon its prey with lightning speed and breathtaking accuracy !
Its piercing eyes detect the faintest ripple on the water’s surface, and in one swift, flawless strike, its iron talons close around the fish !
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I got these three in excellent focus. Unfortunately, I couldn't zoom out fast enough to capture the fourth T-bird as well!
Have a terrific day, everyone...
With a large engine house at center frame, a train enters the scene from the left on the Lake County Model Railroad Club layout, in Wauconda, Illinois. The 1,400 square foot HO Scale layout features meticulously detailed scenes that include mountains, bridges, farm fields, towns and industrial areas.
This snap was taken a few days ago when the Red Arrows were performing over the Solent, just before the start of an America’s Cup World Series practice day.
I had cycled the last few miles down to the coast in an effort to beat the traffic and was therefore a bit restricted in carrying capacity and weight. Unfortunately, before departing, when I grabbed my camera I didn’t think to change my usual wide angle lens for something a little more appropriate for a distant air display! As a consequence, this snap has been cropped down by a huge amount.
Well that’s my excuse anyway!
This is why I still go to airshows after all these years. There are few things as impressive as this kind of precision formation flying. You can wish for a better weather day or different winds but you still need to have great pilots and training to see a grouping like this. I don't even mind the featureless white cloudy background because this still reaches my on a beauty scale due to the sights and sounds of their performance.
This is literally in my back yard. I have to admit, it looks a tad bit more wild and untamed than it does in real life :)
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A UK pre-decimal Half Penny or "ha'penny" embossed into a sheet of Printer Paper.
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I went looking for Black skimmers, yesterday morning. While I captured a few of the classic, in profile, skimming shots, this was my favorite of the morning. It shows the remarkable precision and accuracy of these birds as they feed. The sun was shining through the translucent beak making it appear to glow.
While I love my 5D Mk III (Child number four? Why yes, it is.), I'm thinking the 7D is going in for service and then being put back in action for those far away bird shots.
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Some interesting facts about the Roseate Spoonbills...
The Roseate Spoonbill is one of the newest birds to join the Birdorable family. Here are some fun facts about this unique species.
1. The collective noun for spoonbills is bowl. Have you ever seen a bowl of Roseate Spoonbills?
2. Roseate Spoonbills get their pink color from their food! They feed on crustaceans who in turn have fed on algae.
3. In parts of their range, especially in Florida, Roseate Spoonbills are sometimes confused with another large pink wading bird: the flamingo.
4. There are six species of spoonbill in the world; the Roseate Spoonbill is the only one with pink plumage. Roseate Spoonbill
5. The Roseate Spoonbill is also the only spoonbill species found in the Americas.
6. The beaks of chick spoonbills are straight; the spoon-shape grows as the chick develops.
7. Spoonbills use their specialized bills to feed. They sweep their open bills through the water, and when a prey item like a fish or insect comes between the mandibles, the bill snaps shut.
8. The oldest wild Roseate Spoonbill was discovered in the Florida Keys in 2006. The bird had been banded in 1990, and was an amazing 16 years old. The previous known longevity record for the species was seven years.
9. Roseate Spoonbills are highly social. They feed with each other and with other wading birds. They also nest in colonies and fly in flocks.
except the chance that there is an intelligent being who will press the shutter at the moment of the equation. Then the image stays as a cogent emblem of eternity :-)
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prunus, flowering cherry, sarah p duke gardens, duke university, durham, north carolina
Installation of 7 steel cables for a new wood chips conveyor system. Each cable was about 700 meters long. Flying at extremely low altitude and in real "slow motion" above a large industrial site requires maximim precision. Only most experienced pilots will be permitted to such a job. This mission was completed in 4 hours, a conventional intallation on the ground would have taken several days.
Helicopter: Bell 412
The Saffron-crowned Tanager (Tangara xanthocephala) is a breathtaking subject, and capturing it at La Minga Ecolodge near Cali, Colombia, was a rewarding challenge. This Andean gem, perched elegantly on a mossy branch, stands out with its vivid saffron-yellow crown and iridescent turquoise plumage. The soft, diffused light filtering through the cloud forest canopy provided an ideal setting to highlight the bird’s intricate feather details and the rich textures of its surroundings. This image represents the delicate balance of nature and the beauty of photographing wildlife in its natural habitat.
For this shot, I used the Canon RF 100-500mm lens at its maximum focal length of 500mm, allowing me to capture the tanager from a respectful distance without disturbing its behavior. A shutter speed of 1/500 sec froze the subtle movements of the bird, while an aperture of f/6.7 ensured a creamy background that isolates the subject beautifully. ISO 800 balanced the low light conditions, retaining vibrant colors and sharp details. These technical choices reflect my approach to bird photography—blending precision and respect for the natural world to create images that tell a story.
©2021 Adam Rainoff Photographer
El Acueducto de Segovia es una de las obras de ingeniería romana más impresionantes y mejor conservadas del mundo. Se ha convertido en el símbolo por excelencia de la ciudad de Segovia y es Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO desde 1985.
Aquí te detallo sus características principales:
Origen y función: Fue construido en el siglo II d.C., probablemente a finales del reinado del emperador Trajano o principios del de Adriano. Su objetivo principal era transportar agua desde el río Frío, ubicado en la Sierra de Guadarrama a unos 17 kilómetros de la ciudad, hasta Segovia. El agua se utilizaba para abastecer a la población, fuentes y termas.
Construcción sin argamasa: Lo que hace aún más asombrosa esta obra es que está construido con unos 20.400 bloques de granito perfectamente encajados sin usar ningún tipo de argamasa (mortero o cemento). La estabilidad de la estructura se basa en un ingenioso sistema de equilibrio de fuerzas y en la precisión del corte y colocación de cada sillar.
Dimensiones y estructura:
Longitud total: Aproximadamente 16 kilómetros desde su toma de agua hasta la ciudad.
Altura máxima: En la Plaza del Azoguejo, su punto más emblemático, alcanza su mayor altura, superando los 28 metros.
Arcos: Está compuesto por un total de 167 arcos, muchos de ellos de doble orden (dos filas de arcos superpuestas), sostenidos por pilares. La luz de los arcos es de unos 4,50 metros.
Canal: El agua discurría por un canal de unos 25 x 30 x 30 cm con una ligera pendiente que permitía el flujo constante del agua.
Recorrido: El acueducto recorre diferentes terrenos, adaptándose a la orografía. La parte más conocida y monumental es la arquería que cruza la Plaza del Azoguejo, salvando una importante depresión del terreno. Antes de llegar a esta zona monumental, el agua pasaba por desarenadores para eliminar impurezas.
Conservación y uso a lo largo de la historia: A pesar de tener casi dos milenios de antigüedad, el Acueducto de Segovia se mantuvo en funcionamiento y transportando agua a la ciudad hasta el siglo XX (algunas fuentes mencionan hasta 1973). A lo largo de los siglos ha recibido reparaciones y reconstrucciones, como la importante obra realizada en la época de los Reyes Católicos, siempre respetando la técnica y estética originales.
Significado cultural: Más allá de su valor ingenieril, el Acueducto de Segovia es un testimonio vivo del poder y la sofisticación de la civilización romana, y un símbolo de la resistencia y la historia de la ciudad. Su imponente presencia sigue maravillando a visitantes de todo el mundo.
Having spent the morning unloading their train at Maldon, CLP9 and CLF3 race south through Towrang towards Goulburn with empty aggregate train 2281.
At Goulburn, the consist would stable in the yard, with the two CL’s running light engine to Berrima for the remainder of the weekend.
Saturday 23rd August 2025
The Ministry of Time
Chapter III: The Saboteur's Plan
The style card and credits here
When Richard materialized in the bustling streets of New York in the year 2025, he immediately felt a disturbance in the temporal fabric. People were passing by in a hurry, unaware of the imminent danger lurking in the shadows. Following the coordinates provided by the Ministry, Richard and his companion headed towards the vicinity of a nuclear plant. As they approached, they saw a suspicious figure hunched over a device of peculiar appearance typing rapidly on it. With stealth and precision, Richard approached the saboteur, while his pulse throbbed with electric intensity. Suddenly, footsteps were heard resonating beside him, and Agent Pablo Torres emerged from the shadows, his weapon drawn and ready.
"We have you now," proclaimed Pablo with firm and authoritative voice.
The saboteur leaped and started running as Richard and Pablo chased after him. At a certain point, he abruptly stopped and with a cold smile on his face, rummaged in a pocket and pulled out a small device that he activated with a click. With a dazzling flash of light, a temporal distortion opened before him. Before Richard or Pablo could react, the saboteur disappeared into the temporal vortex, leaving the agents astonished and without clues to follow his trail.
Back at the Ministry, Richard and Pablo faced the harsh reality of their failure. The saboteur had escaped, leaving behind more questions than answers. As they discussed what had happened, Richard noticed that Pablo was out of breath, with a hand on his chest.
"Are you okay, Pablo?" asked Richard, concerned.
Pablo nodded with a weak smile. "I don't think I'll be able to join you in the next pursuit," he admitted.
Richard furrowed his brow, visibly worried about his friend's health. Later, after leaving Pablo in the infirmary, Richard reflected with amazement: "It's the first time we've seen interdimensional portals open wherever one desires. This complicates things a lot."
With time running out, they knew they had to redouble their efforts to stop the saboteur's sinister plans and protect the timeline at all costs.
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A White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) captured mid-flight, wings perfectly shaped by motion and light. The streamlined posture and focused gaze highlight the precision and power of one of Europe’s most iconic migratory birds.
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Ein Weißstorch (Ciconia ciconia) im perfekten Moment des Fluges festgehalten. Die kraftvolle Flügelstellung und der konzentrierte Blick zeigen die Präzision und Eleganz eines der bekanntesten Zugvögel Europas.
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Moments like this remind me why I love wildlife photography — timing, patience, and a touch of luck.
For 121 Pictures in 2021 #73 "Precision", this caliper was originally obtained for a physics lab course back in my university days. It now finds some rare usage in my woodworking hobby, but mostly sits unused, a sad relic of what might have been...
This detail of the little engine, "Wee Georgie Wood", shows how beautifully cared for it is. Precision engineering at its best, the full flowering of the industrial revolution.
Canada Geese, lifting off in the golden light of a beautiful autumn morning. Wildwood Park, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This image is protected by copyright. Use of this image in any format without prior written permission from the copyright owner is prohibited.