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Code of Conduct for Nomadic Monks Regarding Nature - Principles, Positions, and International Legal Context by Daniel Arrhakis (2026)
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Code of Conduct for Nomadic Monks Regarding Nature
Principles, Positions, and International Legal Context
Fundamental Principles of Rovingian Nomadic Monks
Rovingian nomadic monks develop a relationship of profound respect for nature, guided by rigorous rules of conduct aimed at preserving the life of all living beings.
Prohibition of Recreational Hunting
Hunting for recreational purposes is completely prohibited. It is only permitted in cases where it is essential for the survival of species or for one's own subsistence, rejecting the use of violence against animals without vital necessity.
Sustainable Diet
The diet of these monks is predominantly vegetarian, but not exclusively. The main objective is to reduce environmental impact, opting for seasonal foods and prioritizing organic or subsistence farming products whenever possible.
Unconditional Respect for Life
Any death of a living being, whether insect or animal, is considered sacrilege, except in situations of direct threat to life itself, reinforcing an ethos of non-violence and absolute respect for existence.
Holistic Relationship with Animals
The monks reject the idea of cursed animals or personifications of evil. Animals like crows are seen as companions, promoting an integrative vision in which each being plays a fundamental ecological role and eliminating anthropocentric prejudices.
Protection of Life and Natural Habitats
It is the duty of every monk to protect life in nature and defend the liberation of beings in captivity. The preservation of habitats, especially endangered species, is a priority.
Prohibition of the Use of Animals in Non-Natural Contexts
The Rovingian Council opposes the use of animals in captivity for recreational, laboratory, or commercial purposes, such as circuses, zoos, aquariums, or water parks. The exception occurs only in the creation of ecological reserves intended for the protection and eventual reintroduction of endangered species. The same principle applies to the use of animals in laboratory testing and commerce.
Creation of Sacred Nature Reserves
The Council proposes the creation of sacred environmental areas, endowed with their own status and legal personality, preventing any human exploitation and establishing a commitment to inviolable protection.
Sustainable Exploitation of Trees
The abusive cutting of trees or their exploitation for extensive logging is prohibited, with selective deforestation and ecological recovery practices being promoted.
Responsible Use of Plants in Rituals
Plants, flowers, fruits, and seeds have great ecological value and should not be used indiscriminately in ceremonies. Substitution with materials such as pebbles, fabrics, or ceramics is recommended, demonstrating respect for biological integrity.
Respect for Paths and Native Vegetation
Paths should be maintained as they have been used for generations, avoiding indiscriminate trampling of local vegetation and preventing the introduction of non-native species.
Legal Context: Legal Personality of Nature
The creation of sacred nature reserves with their own legal personality follows a global trend of granting legal rights to non-human entities, allowing for their judicial defense and protection against exploitation.
The concept of legal personality of nature tha the Rovingian Council defends is already implemented in several international jurisdictions:
Pillars of the Proposal
Own legal status: Environmental areas cease to be objects of property and become subjects of rights, and can be represented in court.
Prevention of exploitation: Any human action aimed at economic exploitation or degradation can be challenged in court, protecting the fundamental rights of the reserve.
Sacred Character: This approach protects sites of spiritual and cultural importance, integrating traditional and indigenous views that consider nature an indivisible and living entity.
Relevant International Examples
Spain (Mar Menor): In 2022, the Mar Menor lagoon became the first European ecosystem to receive legal personality, allowing any citizen to defend its rights.
New Zealand (Whanganui River): The river was recognized as a living entity, with the rights, powers, and duties of a legal person.
India and Bolivia: Rights were granted to mountains, rivers, and "Mother Earth" as a strategy to curb rampant exploitation.
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Normas de Conduta dos Monges Nómadas Perante a Natureza
Princípios, Posições e Contexto Jurídico Internacional
Princípios Fundamentais dos Monges Nómadas Rovingianos
Os monges nómadas rovingianos desenvolvem uma relação de profundo respeito com a natureza, pautando-se por normas rigorosas de conduta que visam preservar a vida de todos os seres vivos.
Proibição da Caça Recreativa
A caça para fins recreativos é completamente vedada. Só é permitida nos casos em que seja essencial para a sobrevivência das espécies ou para subsistência própria, rejeitando o uso de violência contra animais sem necessidade vital.
Alimentação Sustentável
A alimentação destes monges é predominantemente vegetariana, não sendo, porém, exclusiva. O principal objetivo é reduzir o impacto ambiental, optando por alimentos da época e privilegiando produtos de agricultura biológica ou de subsistência sempre que possível.
Respeito Incondicional pela Vida
Qualquer morte de ser vivo, seja inseto ou animal, é considerada um sacrilégio, exceto em situações de ameaça direta à própria vida, reforçando um ethos de não-violência e respeito absoluto pela existência.
Relação Holística com Animais
Os monges rejeitam a ideia de animais amaldiçoados ou personificações do mal. Animais como os corvos são vistos como companheiros, promovendo uma visão integradora em que cada ser desempenha um papel ecológico fundamental e eliminando preconceitos antropocêntricos.
Proteção da Vida e dos Habitats Naturais
É dever de todo monge proteger a vida na natureza e defender a libertação de seres em cativeiro. A preservação dos habitats, especialmente de espécies em extinção, é prioritária.
Proibição do Uso de Animais em Contextos Não-Naturais
O Conselho Rovingiano opõe-se ao uso de animais em cativeiro para fins recreativos, laboratoriais ou comerciais, como circos, jardins zoológicos, oceanários ou parques aquáticos. A exceção ocorre apenas na criação de reservas ecológicas destinadas à proteção e eventual reintrodução de espécies em perigo. O mesmo princípio aplica-se ao uso de animais em testes laboratoriais e comércio.
Criação de Reservas Naturais Sagradas
O Conselho propõe a criação de áreas ambientais sagradas, dotadas de estatuto e personalidade jurídica própria, impedindo qualquer ação humana de exploração e estabelecendo um compromisso de proteção intocável.
Exploração Sustentável das Árvores
É proibido o corte abusivo de árvores ou sua exploração para abate extensivo, sendo promovidos abates seletivos e práticas de recuperação ecológica.
Uso Responsável de Plantas em Rituais
Plantas, flores, frutos e sementes têm grande valor ecológico e não devem ser usadas indiscriminadamente em cerimónias. Recomenda-se a substituição por materiais como seixos, tecidos ou cerâmicas, demonstrando respeito pela integridade biológica.
Respeito pelos Caminhos e Vegetação Autóctone
Os caminhos devem ser mantidos conforme utilizados por gerações, evitando o pisoteio indiscriminado da vegetação local e impedindo a introdução de espécies não-nativas.
Contexto Jurídico: Personalidade Jurídica da Natureza
A criação de reservas naturais sagradas com personalidade jurídica própria acompanha uma tendência global de conferir direitos legais a entidades não humanas, permitindo a sua defesa judicial e proteção contra exploração.
O conceito de personalidade jurídica da natureza que o Conselho Rovingiano defende já está implementado em diversas jurisdições internacionais:
Pilares da Proposta
Estatuto jurídico próprio: Áreas ambientais deixam de ser objetos de propriedade e tornam-se sujeitos de direitos, podendo ser representadas em tribunal.
Impedimento de exploração: Qualquer ação humana que vise exploração económica ou degradação pode ser contestada judicialmente, protegendo os direitos fundamentais da reserva.
Caráter sagrado: Esta abordagem protege locais de importância espiritual e cultural, integrando visões tradicionais e indígenas que consideram a natureza uma entidade indivisível e viva.
Exemplos Internacionais Relevantes
Espanha (Mar Menor): Em 2022, a lagoa do Mar Menor tornou-se o primeiro ecossistema europeu a receber personalidade jurídica, permitindo que qualquer cidadão defenda os seus direitos.
Nova Zelândia (Rio Whanganui): O rio foi reconhecido como uma entidade viva, com direitos, poderes e deveres de uma pessoa jurídica.
Índia e Bolívia: Direitos foram atribuídos a montanhas, rios e à "Mãe Terra", como estratégia para travar a exploração desenfreada.
In June 2020, after experiencing a devastating spring due to COVID, New York State announced that certain businesses could begin partially opening again. New York City’s response included a program called Open Restaurants, which allowed restaurants to use sidewalks and parking spaces for outdoor, socially distant dining. Owners quickly built temporary enclosures in the streets in front of their businesses to try and recover from months of shutdown. Small stretches of Brooklyn in early 2021 display the variety and feel of these enclosures. Hopefully, the Open Restaurants initiative will help these businesses to survive and may even lead to a more permanent reorienting of streets to prioritize people over cars.
Another Friday spent along the rails of Cape Cod did not disappoint.
My main goal was to photograph newly repainted FL9 2011 which I did and then I had planned to again photograph the meet and swap with the northbound energy train. But those plans got changed when Mass Coastal train MC2 was unexpectedly thrown into the mix. They came down from Rochester with a string of empty C&D gons for Cassova at Otis which they were going to swap out with loads before heading back north to Rochester and on to Wareham.
They had to hold the main here at Taylor for a bit waiting for Cape Cod Central passenger train to finish up their station work and clear up the single track there. With the excursion train safely tucked in the siding here at MP 54.9 on the MassDOT owned and Mass Coastal operated former New Haven Cape Mainline, MC2 is pulling south.
Leading the way is MC 2008, a GP9RM blt. Apr. 1956 as CN 2020. On the south end of the passenger train is MC2009, a rare model GP28 built by EMD in Nov. 1964 for the Illinois Central as their #9439. Only 31 of the 1800 hp units were built and only 16 of those were for US roads.
Once the bridge is lowered the 2008 will head south toward the Falmouth Branch and on to Otis meeting the waiting energy train at Canal Jct. The latter will use the same bridge closing to scoot back here and hold the main for a meet and crew swap with the passenger consist before they each then head on their respective ways to Seamass and back down to the station.
For a small little shortline it sure got busy here for a moment requiring some decisions on what I wanted to prioritizing shooting. Not a bad problem to have!
Wareham, Massachusetts
Friday September 15, 2023
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Las hormigas tienen un organización social muy similar a la de las termitas, y mucha gente cree que están emparentadas y que las termitas son una especie de hormiga de color claro.
Pero en realidad termitas y hormigas pertenecen a órdenes diferentes. Sin embargo los sistemas de organización social son de un notorio parecido, lo que se representa un caso de convergencia evolutiva en especies muy diferentes.
Las hormigas son en verdad himenópteros, y están emparentados con las avispas y las abejas, con estas últimas además comparten el hecho de vivir en sociedades organizadas, donde lo que se prioriza es la vida de la colmena por sobre la del individuo, Tanto es así que muchos biólogos consideran al la colonia toda, como un superorganismo.
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The ants have a social organization similar to that of termites, and many people believe they are related and that termites are a species of ant in color.
But in reality, termites and ants belong to different orders. However, the social organization systems are a remarkable resemblance, which represents a case of convergent evolution in different species.
Ants are truly Hymenoptera, and are related to wasps and bees, with the latter also share the fact of living in organized societies, where what is prioritized is the life of the hive on the individual, so much so Many biologists consider the entire colony as a superorganism.
In June 2020, after experiencing a devastating spring due to COVID, New York State announced that certain businesses could begin partially opening again. New York City’s response included a program called Open Restaurants, which allowed restaurants to use sidewalks and parking spaces for outdoor, socially distant dining. Owners quickly built temporary enclosures in the streets in front of their businesses to try and recover from months of shutdown. Small stretches of Brooklyn in early 2021 display the variety and feel of these enclosures. Hopefully, the Open Restaurants initiative will help these businesses to survive and may even lead to a more permanent reorienting of streets to prioritize people over cars.
When Peppers has had his fill of weeds, he prioritizes pats and brushing. He's a very sweet goat, and loves attention.
I love almost all seasons of the year, but if I'm asked to prioritize then it'll be something like Autumn, Winter and Summer. I just love how the greens from the summer transitions into those various colors. A lot of science going on in the background but even without the knowledge of it, the whole phenomena is such a wonderful thing to experience.
I think I’m going to raise my prices for photographing weddings. It’s not something I want to do, but the market and my schedule demands it. I have worked pretty darn hard the past 3 years to build my wedding photography business. My first one was in June of 2005 when I got $300 for shooting a friend of a guy I work with. Since then I have been the main photographer on 40 weddings. Looking at my calendar, I have up to 21 more this year. Now, shooting 32 weddings in one year is a lot for a single photographer. But I also have a full time professional job, teach a class at the local Park & Rec, and have 2 kids and a house. There is no doubt that I love what I do, but I love my family more. Even though we’re severely in debt and need the money to just survive, I just can’t continue this pace. God has blessed me with a lot of work and great clients, and I know he won’t give me more than I can handle, but at the same time, I need to know how to pace myself and how to prioritize things in life. I’m looking for GOOD photographers in the 805 who might be able to help me out with some weddings, or perhaps just take some of the weddings I’m on contract with at Casa Sirena. Due to some unplanned life events recently, I need to focus more on my family and non-photography life in order to maintain sanity.
I’ve also been told my prices are too low for what I do. Now I don’t do a whole lot. I shoot the wedding, I edit a good lot of them with Picasa, and a select few with Photoshop, then I burn the bride/groom a copy and send it to them. No albums, or crazy prints. Just simple. So that cuts my time down, but still 30+ weddings is at least double what I had wanted to do.
That being said, Tania & Vince was my favorite wedding of the year. I don’t see a wedding on my horizon that would eclipse the beauty, fun and personality of this wedding. I finally updated my neglected BLOG with a LOT of photos from this wedding. Honestly I couldn’t limit myself from finding 40 photos to post.
Anyway, so for 2010 starting today, I’m going to double my prices, which should slow things down a bit. I hate to do it, but then I can focus more on my family, and take better care of each bride/groom I do work with. I haven’t advertised on Craigslist or anywhere else in quite some time, and it’s obvious that word of mouth and my reputation is enough to at least satisfy this “part time recreational fun job”.
23250 McKay Avenue
Maple Ridge, BC Canada
A Harbour Authority (HA) is a non-profit, locally controlled organization which operates under a head lease with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to operate and maintain a DFO-owned public commercial fishing harbour in the best interests of the commercial fishing fleet.
The harbour facility consists entirely of the property and water lots under the ownership of DFO – Small Craft Harbours (SCH).
An HA must operate the harbour as a public facility in accordance with the terms of the head lease and must at all times prioritize the needs of the commercial fishing industry above all else.
This image is best viewed in Large screen.
Thank-you for your visit, and any faves or comments are always greatly appreciated.
Sonja
A study in structural separation and the dialogue between the ephemeral and the permanent.
In this frame, I wanted to explore how harsh, directional light can be used not just to illuminate, but to carve out a subject from their environment. By focusing on the intricate textures of the lace against the weathered, centuries-old masonry of the tower, I aimed to achieve a sharp, cinematic contrast that emphasizes the structural integrity of the scene.
This image is a moment of solitary contemplation—a reminder of the human scale when set against the rugged, unyielding nature of our surroundings. Captured using manual settings to maintain full control over the interplay of highlight and deep shadow.
Technical Notes:
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: 35mm Art
Method: Manual exposure to prioritize structural contrast and separation.
Focus: Emphasizing the tactile texture of the lace dress against the coarseness of the stone.
Composition: Intentional framing to guide the eye through the interplay of shadow and form.
Hola!
What's good people?
I am back and I have some fresh scans to share with you. It's been almost three months since I last posted here.
And although I never really stopped shooting, there were times that I had to prioritize other financial obligations over my practice, and was struggling to keep up with the whole workflow from exposure to scanning and or printing.
For example, I would either afford just shooting, just scanning or just printing, but not all together in a coherent process. This in turn creates a backlash of other problems in my workflow, such as the build up of undeveloped film and me not being able to see my work regularly and reflect.
Honestly, I don't like being unable to afford to shoot, develop and scan film, it creates a gap in my practice and makes me feel cold with the craft.
I also don't like not being able to see what I am shooting as often as possible, as I am unable to reflect, thus creating inconsistencies with my learning curve.
I have noticed that I kind of like having a consistent practice routine and being able to see the progress. It's a constant flow, one thing feeds another and they are all interconnected. Writing feeds thinking, thinking feeds seeing, seeing feeds shooting, shooting feeds printing and so forth and so forth. Sometimes, when this flow is interfered, I might also be affected mentally and come out of balance.
This is because photography is not just a passion for me but a way to ground myself daily and be more present. It helps me a lot to get out of my head and experience everything around me in the flesh and not from the window of my fish tank. It forces me to become more aware of my surroundings which then helps my ability to control, maintain and direct my focus. Something I struggle to do a lot of times.
****Keep on reading on the next photo post****
To be continued..
Dev & Scanned by @comethroughlab
I disregarded some of the composition rules on this one...just couldn't bring myself to cut out any of the light.
View HOPE DANCES Large On Black
HBW everyone. I really have little business doing what I want and spending time on Flickr but I had to stop in and say Hi. For those of you new to my stream, I am Mr. Mom and spend my days loving and summoning patience with and for my 29 month old. And part-time I get some photography work and administrative tasks to do at home.
Well, the good news is, I have an abundance of work right now. And one of those things I would like to share is about BabyGrace Photo. I just found out an area golf course would like a number of my photos to be displayed AND offered for sale in their pro shop and Bar/Restaurant. They Get the Art, I get an audience and potential customers.
So thanks to my family and friends and contacts here who continue to support and inspire and teach. I will post occasionally for a while, and sneak around with an occasional comment and favorite. I am sure, soon, things will slow down.
(And for the time, will prioritize people who comment on my uploads)
Work, Rest, Love, Play.
David
Shot this on on march 11th, 2011 in Ulsfjord, close to Tromsø.
The colors of the aurora are decided by the amount of energy absorbed, and wheater it is
oxygen or nitrogen (atoms) emissions of photons in the earths upper atmosphere colliding with the solar winds. When these atoms collides with solar winds they get "excited", or ionized.
When oxygen emissions collide, which is the most common, the color of the aurora is mostly green.
When nitrogen emissions collide, which is more rare, the color is blue or red depending on the state the atoms remains in. Red if the atoms returns to ground state from excited state.
Hence the title.
The auroral activity is from 100-500km altitude. The greener colors are lower at about 100-200km, and the red from 200km to 500km altitude. This is also visible in this picture with both green and red aurora, where the red goes much higher.
An absolutely fantastic evening this was, dead silent waters, cold (-5) and no winds whatsoever.
What just annoyes me a tiny bit is that after I had shot a few of these shots, I took a tiny break,
and during that tiny break the BIGGEST meteor I have ever witnessed came over my head and continued out the sky over this beautiful fjord. It was as wide as the ray in the middle of the auroras here. I was like 5-6 meters away from the tripod which was perfectly positioned for having captured it. If I had got that meteor in the shot as well, I guess somebody at NASA could have been interested, since it was the biggest thing I have ever seen. You could see it burning up when entering the atmosphere, going from yellow to orange/red, until disappearing behind the horizon.
Well, I guess coincidences and luck (or the lack of it) often decides weather to make or break.
Regardless, I think this picture ranks a high among my shots so far, due to the spectacular color-range.
Hope you enjoy it,
Canon EOS 5D Mark II + Nikon 14-24G AF S @ f/2.8, ISO 2500, 15sec
Hit "L" on your keyboard or click on the picture to view larger on black.
Although, sharpness is best preserved in full resolution version.
best reg.
Ole
PS! PLEASE PLEASE no flashy big group icons!! Real comments are always welcome, positive and constructive negative, but PLEASE spare me of those fancy flickr-idol logos!! Comments with huge pictures/logos in it will be removed. Please don't invite me to groups with the purpose of commenting on 3 pictures etc.
AGAIN! I have been deleting lot's of meaningless comments lately with nothing more than a huge logo inviting me into groups for commenting on pictures. I will comment on the pictures that I like, and I will prioritize the work of the excellent photographers that I follow! PLEASE do not invite me into these groups, spare your energy! Those logos are so impersonal I'd rather you don't post anything. Please respect this!!
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Ole
With a Paducah Rebuild GP10 in tow, BNSF Train J ABIAUM1 30A rolls by on Main Track 2 of the BNSF Ft. Scott Sub. with Engineer Wil Burke at the throttle past the Lenexa Switcher's power and caboose.
Though the "high-wide" symbol might be somewhat misleading, railroads commonly use this prefix type on expedited or high value moves to differentiate from other less prioritized trains, or ones that require less special handling. The hopper car is along for the ride to satisfy minimum axle requirements for properly shunting signal systems.
The GP10 was built for Illinois Central as GP9 IC 9120 in 12-1955 with a builder number of 20758 frame number 5409-3. In March 1973 it emerged from shop as a graduate of the ICG's Paducah Rebuild program as ICG 8329 as a GP10. It was later sold to the US Army, and renumbered USAX 1873. Later retired and sold to S&S Leasing and renumbered SSRX 1873, it soon found a new home on the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad and renumbered MRSR 9120, regaining its original number, while owned by American Heritage Railways in 2016.
It was painted in the Milwaukee Road-inspired livery as seen here and pulled trains in Washington until COVID-19 shut the railroad down, and eventually forced AHR to seek a new owner.
The locomotive was then moved into storage on the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad in Abilene, KS; the ASVR being a fairly recently affiliated partner with AHR. The Branson Scenic Railway was purchased by AHR in 2024, and the movement of the locomotive was expedited to that property in this special move in order to restore service for their busy Independence Day holiday week of excursions due to their GP30, BSRX 99 experiencing a sudden prime mover failure.
The engine was interchanged to the MNA Railroad at Aurora, MO, quickly wyed, and raced to Branson to be placed in service. By July 3rd it had been turned, serviced, tested, and re-lettered to pull the train out of Branson, facing south.
Locomotives: BNSF 6578, HRMX 9120
6-30-25
Lenexa, KS
With a Paducah Rebuild GP10 in tow, BNSF Train J ABIAUM1 30A rounds the curve at 30th Street as it leaves the KCT Railway for the BNSF Ft. Scott Sub. on Main Track 2 as Engineer Wil Burke gives us a friendly wave.
Though the "high-wide" symbol might be somewhat misleading, railroads commonly use this prefix type on expedited or high value moves to differentiate from other less prioritized trains, or ones that require less special handling. The hopper car is along for the ride to satisfy minimum axle requirements for properly shunting signal systems.
The GP10 was built for Illinois Central as GP9 IC 9120 in 12-1955 with a builder number of 20758 frame number 5409-3. In March 1973 it emerged from shop as a graduate of the ICG's Paducah Rebuild program as ICG 8329 as a GP10. It was later sold to the US Army, and renumbered USAX 1873. Later retired and sold to S&S Leasing and renumbered SSRX 1873, it soon found a new home on the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad and renumbered MRSR 9120, regaining its original number, while owned by American Heritage Railways in 2016.
It was painted in the Milwaukee Road-inspired livery as seen here and pulled trains in Washington until COVID-19 shut the railroad down, and eventually forced AHR to seek a new owner.
The locomotive was then moved into storage on the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad in Abilene, KS; the ASVR being a fairly recently affiliated partner with AHR. The Branson Scenic Railway was purchased by AHR in 2024, and the movement of the locomotive was expedited to that property in this special move in order to restore service for their busy Independence Day holiday week of excursions due to their GP30, BSRX 99 experiencing a sudden prime mover failure.
The engine was interchanged to the MNA Railroad at Aurora, MO, quickly wyed, and raced to Branson to be placed in service. By July 3rd it had been turned, serviced, tested, and re-lettered to pull the train out of Branson, facing south.
Locomotives: BNSF 6578, HRMX 9120
6-30-25
Kansas City, MO
SS Maasdam (1952–1968): Known as one of the "Economy Twins" alongside its sister ship, the Rijndam, it was designed to prioritize tourist-class passengers over luxury first-class travel. In 1962, it notably transported Lee Harvey Oswald and his wife from Europe to the United States. It was sold to Polish Ocean Lines in 1968 and renamed the Stefan Batory, serving until 1988.
Prompt: Use Image 1 as the Base reference of the TSS Maasdam ocean liner. Create a digital fine art, ultra-realistic depiction of the same ship crossing the Atlantic Ocean in rough seas at sunset. Preserve the ship’s exact structure, proportions, hull lines, superstructure layout, funnels, masts, and historical details from Image 1 with no redesign or modernization. The camera is an ultra-wide lens, low and forward-facing, showing the full length of the vessel from a slight bow-quarter angle as it cuts through powerful waves; white spray and foam crash against the hull. On the bow, clearly render the ship’s name “MAASDAM” in period-accurate lettering, sharp and readable. Lighting is dramatic sunset: breaking through heavy clouds, with cool blue shadows in the sea, realistic reflections on painted steel, and physically correct highlights. The ocean appears dark, textured, and turbulent, with large rolling swells. Style is photographic realism blended with museum-quality digital fine art. Output a single image, horizontal aspect ratio, ultra-wide composition, true 4K resolution. No noise, no grain, no artifacts, no watermarks, no text overlays. Ensure clean edges, consistent perspective, accurate scale, natural motion, and realism at 200% zoom.
This digital fine art was created using Nano Banana AI and Photoshop
23250 McKay Avenue
Maple Ridge, BC Canada
A Harbour Authority (HA) is a non-profit, locally controlled organization which operates under a head lease with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to operate and maintain a DFO-owned public commercial fishing harbour in the best interests of the commercial fishing fleet.
The harbour facility consists entirely of the property and water lots under the ownership of DFO – Small Craft Harbours (SCH).
An HA must operate the harbour as a public facility in accordance with the terms of the head lease and must at all times prioritize the needs of the commercial fishing industry above all else.
This image is best viewed in Large screen.
Thank-you for your visit, and any faves or comments are always sincerely appreciated.
Sonja
In June 2020, after experiencing a devastating spring due to COVID, New York State announced that certain businesses could begin partially opening again. New York City’s response included a program called Open Restaurants, which allowed restaurants to use sidewalks and parking spaces for outdoor, socially distant dining. Owners quickly built temporary enclosures in the streets in front of their businesses to try and recover from months of shutdown. A small stretch of Brooklyn in February 2021 showed the variety and feel of these enclosures. Hopefully, the Open Restaurants initiative will help these businesses to survive and may even lead to a more permanent reorienting of streets to prioritize people over cars.
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kananaskis_Country
Kananaskis Country (also known as K-Country) is a multi-use area located west of Calgary in the foothills and front ranges of the Canadian Rockies, Alberta, Canada. Its western edge borders Banff National Park and the Alberta-British Columbia border. The region owes its name to the Kananaskis River, which was named by John Palliser in 1858 after a legendary Cree Native. Covering an area of approximately 4,000 km2 (1,500 sq mi), Kananaskis Country was established by the Alberta Government in 1978 to provide a variety of land uses and designations. Land uses include resource extraction activities (such as forestry, cattle grazing, water, oil and gas), recreation, power generation, and residential communities. Land designations include public land and protected areas
The late 19th century and early 20th century saw the development of commercial use such as lumbering, hydroelectric developments, and coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rockies, which included what is now the Kananaskis region. When control over natural resources and Crown land was transferred from federal responsibility to Alberta in 1930, the province’s natural resources were considered to be a source of considerable wealth that would stay within the province. This led to more commercial use and the establishing of a provincial park system. Tourism and recreational demand also increased after the Second World War.[
Increased recreational use, especially after the completion of industrial access roads, led to serious environmental problems in the eastern slopes area. The environmental effects of the petroleum industry and coal mining were also causing problems that needed to be minimized. Environmental protection, including the importance of protecting and regulating stream flow, became a concern, which led to the establishment of Kananaskis Country, whose main intent was to provide recreational opportunities that were balanced with resource protection and commercial interests.
Kananaskis Country was officially dedicated by Alberta Premier Peter Lougheed in September 1978. Although Kananaskis Country is often mistaken to be a single park, it comprises several provincial parks, wildland provincial parks, provincial recreation areas, an ecological reserve and Crown Land, and provides for various uses that include recreation, tourism, industry and preservation. The primary reason for Kananaskis Country's establishment, however, was to accommodate recreational pursuits. The Kananaskis Country subregional Integrated Resource Plan ensures that all activities are planned and facilities are developed to prioritize conservation and environmental protection. Not all areas of Kananaskis Country are covered by the same measure of protection and each area has its own permitted activities.The main (regional) Kananaskis parks office is located in Canmore.
Improvement District No. 5 (Kananaskis), which shares most of its boundaries with Kananaskis Country, is the municipal region that provides local government and municipal services including fire protection, ambulance service, garbage handling, water, sewer, collecting taxes, and business licensing. Kananaskis Improvement District's municipal office is located in Kananaskis Village.
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64-0989-5, fabricație 1973 Electroputere Craiova, reparație capitală cu remotorizare și recarosare în anul 2005, în serviciu comercial cu trenul InterRegio Night 1942 Mangalia - Satu Mare.
La nici măcar o oră distanță în spatele acestui tren circulă și trenul 1641 în relația București Nord - Satu Mare.
In stația Baia Mare pasagerii din trenul 1942 așteaptă 50 minute pentru atașarea vagoanelor celuilalt tren și continuarea călătoriei până în stația finală.
Dacă s-ar ține cont de interesele călătorilor, și nu de cele meschine a unor șefi de sindicat, orarele celor două trenuri ar fi corelate și cuplarea acestora s-ar face mai repede, fără a cauza disconfort pentru călători.
Locomotive 64-0989-5, built in 1973 by Electroputere Craiova, underwent a general overhaul with engine replacement and bodywork reconstruction in 2005. It is currently in commercial service hauling InterRegio Night train 1942, Mangalia – Satu Mare.
Less than an hour behind this train runs train 1641, Bucharest North – Satu Mare.
At Baia Mare station, passengers from train 1942 must wait 50 minutes for the coupling of coaches from the other train before continuing the journey to the final destination.
If passenger interests were prioritized over the petty concerns of certain union leaders, the timetables of the two trains would be coordinated, and the coupling operation would take place more promptly—avoiding unnecessary inconvenience for travelers.
Jibou, Sălaj (RO)
The NDC’s rapid response forces and special operations commandos utilizes a small number of customized versions of both the C404 and 405. Nicknamed ‘Black Dogs’ these vehicles prioritize speed and firepower over armor protection, and works as ground mobility and support vehicles.
Caught this amazing moment in Vietnam of a street seller flashing a big smile at the camera. It's a beautiful reminder of the warmth and hospitality of the people in this country.
Vietnam is a place of incredible contrasts and contradictions. It's a country that has experienced so much turmoil and hardship, yet the people remain resilient and optimistic. They have a strong sense of community and are quick to welcome outsiders with open arms.
It's interesting to think about the differences between the Western mentality and the Vietnamese way of life. In the West, we often prioritize individualism and personal success, whereas in Vietnam, the focus is on the collective and the community. This is reflected in the warmth and generosity of the people, who are always willing to lend a helping hand.
As I reflect on this photo, I am reminded of the importance of community and the power of a simple smile to bridge cultural divides.
This is for Sophie
and everyone else who liked it.
and i also want to say that i'm sorry for not commenting that much lately, because time has decided to become smaller, and i have to prioritize. But it will grow again soon, and until then, i think you are all most amazing, and i love you all, and thank you for being so nice as to comment and favorite and such xoxoxo
As a photographer who prioritizes capturing uplifting, hopeful images, it’s really difficult for me to photograph images with any semblance of decay or destruction, but as the sun was setting and casting interesting shadows on these wildfire devastated trees in the El Dorado National Forest, I experienced a profound respect for the life and death they endured. Minimal post-processing was required to convey the reverent mood I was seeking in these images, primarily relying upon Adobe Lightroom’s latest color grading panel, which really has a profound impact on the mood of an image using slight color adjustments in the highlights, shadows and midtones.
As a photographer who prioritizes capturing uplifting, hopeful images, it’s really difficult for me to photograph images with any semblance of decay or destruction, but as the sun was setting and casting interesting shadows on these wildfire devastated trees in the El Dorado National Forest, I experienced a profound respect for the life and death they endured. Minimal post-processing was required to convey the reverent mood I was seeking in these images, primarily relying upon Adobe Lightroom’s latest color grading panel, which really has a profound impact on the mood of an image using slight color adjustments in the highlights, shadows and midtones.
CN L536 coasts through Flossmoor and overtakes L515 as the preferred train to enter Kirk first. July 2024
These cookies are probably the largest set I have made in a hurry. There are approximately four and a half dozen here. I started baking at seven in the evening because I HAD to go pick of some furniture yesterday out of town and it turned into a long trip...Anyway, two and a half hours of decorating after the baking, plus about an hour this morning adding the finishing touches with my food color pen out me in at right about 4 1/2 hours total decorating and baking time. Although I don't hate these, I had much grander plans for these that didn't pan out because I didn't prioritize very well. Most notably, I would change the handcuff chain design. But I will save that for next time. Moral of the story, don't wait until seven in the evening to start on a batch of cookies, LOL!
That said, these were for a man who is graduating from the police accademy today.
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“ΣΛRLY ΣSPRΣSSΘ TIMΣ, ΛLPHΛ's SΣVΣN SΣΛS & THΣ ΣVΣNTIDΣS SPΣCTRΣ'S MΛSQUΣRΛDΣS”
Good day / evening ladies & gentlemen, compagni, comrades, gals & gents, fellow followers & beautiful searchers,
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“ΛN INVITΛTIΘN”
As I wrote earlier this week, and almost like sending out an open invitation to read a bit more about me this weekend, ...
who that man behind that funny-pale-profile-photograph of me here is, well highly unlikely you like to know :D,
but let's try / go anyway, diving a bit deeper into the alpha-seas.. a beautiful-boring read & wall of text ? you might think there ..
well I can't assure you ..
but.. let's give it a try anyway.. and maybe you will find a few fine eye-openers too for you as it was for me.. along the way .. maybe some silly-fun as well ;)
I wish you a good coffee { Moka } time & read. Enjoy..
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“ΛLPHΛ”
Some might know me as ALPHA here, a name what popped up in my mind immediately & a particular strong connection I felt inside me towards that word when making this Flickr account here, a name not directly linked, for me, to the Alpha wolves, the leaders amongst a wolf-pack, no; for me it's important { trying } to be good and share true goodness towards this world { ahh no I'm not a saint .. far from it, absolutely and no I do not live like a true James Bond here either, I'm a simple man { so I will just use simple written words here } though I do have a deep lust for life, a deep thirst for knowledge & history .. better to make a delicious Espresso { Moka } than a watered-down-tasteless Espresso made without "passion".. no.. . ? For me: yes !
A fighter, yes I am and as you are.. to fall and rise again, to try and make a better version out of myself every single night, day and hour, trying to give and radiate good vibes towards this world around me, but to be good & kind to myself too { like an infusion of a Vitamin "Ego" given to myself, thus indulging ourself. When you would ask me what those Vitamin "Ego" actually means for me: a pretty short answer: for me it means a good and deep time given to myself, like a good long workout, a beachwalk, swimming, a delicious cup of Espresso, being in nature and or with animals, a darksweet piece of chocolate, a fun chit-chat, a deep conversation with your friend / loved one etc, it can be everything, though with one rule in mind, that it has to recharge, revive yourself, feeling better and good, just time for yourself in the most best way possible, yet most of us neglect this last step more or less, we feel we need this or that, here & NOW, we feel we have to do this or that for them { or even from them }, NOW...
In my "humble" opinion it's better to spread positive "lightseeds" around this world, almost like candles, lighthouses, inspiration, funny things, quotes, art etc etc, maybe even eye-openers { I do hope.. along your coffee-time-read here too :)) }, almost like an invisible "lead", a lighthouse shining from afar and writing to you about the word lead, in my opinion leader { ship } should be "invisible", not pushing people into a direction THEY want, no, in my humble opinion leadership should be:
people who are falling or in need of help, to make them rise again, stimulate them without pushing your "cure" into their mind, to make them feel good again, to make them { feel } precious again, because in the end we all are beyond truly precious here, every single one of you out there on this highly-crazy strange blue rock floating in space amongst the countless seas of stars & planets, floating and searching... and search... and sea... ..
And it's going both ways..
Awesome people around me makes me feel { far more.. (: } awesome too.. (: .. a very old Norse { Viking } saying: “Birds of a feather flock most together.” ~Brennu-Njáls Saga, c.51 .. meaning: “Surround yourself with likeminded people who bring out the best in you.” Yes we all know & think this: a simple logica,.. but it's working, deeply and on many levels..
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“Λ PLΛCΣ CΛLLΣD HΘMΣ” & “THΣ ΛNCHΘR IN TIMΣ”
Where I live ? Well I live very close to the sea, in a harbour town not that very large with rainy, foggy stormy Autumns & Winters and hot Summers.
I couldn't live without: the sea { warm & nice in Summer, and very stormy in Winter }.. storm & fog.. weathertypes I prefer for the Winters here, and of course my daily Espresso infusions, good deep conversations, surrounding myself with art, history, books, family, friends, nature, animals & music.. etc etc that is what makes this wild Alpha-heart do tick very here.
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“LIFΣ-PΛTH & LIFΣ-TΛCTICS .. ΛND FΘR THΘSΣ AMΘNG US ... FRΘM BURN-ΘUT TΘ BURN-IN”
To start with these quotes:
[ 1 ] - “Listen to other people's ideas { yes even from me .. (: } - but at the end of the day, TRUST YOURSELF” ― Source unknown --> and yes I can't agree more onto that quote !
[ 2 ] - “Don’t you know yet? It is your Light that lights the worlds.” ― Rumi
“The wound is the place where the light enters you.” ― Rumi
“What hurts you, blesses you. Darkness is your candle. {Every darkness is your opportunity to become a candle.}” ― Rumi
[ 3 ] - “If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly our whole life would change.” ― Buddha
[ 4 ] - “Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” ― George Bernard Shaw
[ 5 ] - “There is no path to happiness: happiness is the path.” ― Buddha
[ 6 ] - “Birds of a feather flock most together.” ~Brennu-Njáls Saga, c.51 .. meaning: “Surround yourself with likeminded people who bring out the best in you.” ― An old Norse { Viking } quote --> again ! .. utterly true and yes I can't agree more onto that quote !
[ 7 ] - “Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets YΘUⱤ soul on fire {ᚴ}.” ― Jeniffer Lee
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Now let's get back to “LIFΣ-PΛTH & LIFΣ-TΛCTICS ... FRΘM BURN-ΘUT TΘ BURN-IN” Part one { in the future maybe more }:
My personal life-tactics, to get back onto a strong track again, some of my daily routines I would like to share with you:
[ 1 ] - I'm an early bird, yes I love the serene nights deeply, but for my system I discovered to rise early is better for me that means a sharp 6:00 am here { listen to your own system .. it will tell you what is best for you }
[ 2 ] - than I'm making an Espresso here { -no-sugar-please-thx! :D }, and for me truly nothing better to be found in the mornings than this energy-infusing mindboost with it's delicious inspiring aromatic velvetness filling my room + some fast fruit, .. and so endless possibilities become available ONLY AFTER my Espresso
[ 3 ] - a short but intense workout { pushups, etc etc }
[ 4 ] - a quick shower { from warm to absolutely fully cold water, this way { in my opinion } it will kick in your immune system on a deeper level, your survival spirit inside will greet you happily & strong, which in these modern lives is mostly neglected, you feel it immediately the fighting / surviving beast inside you getting reborn / awaken from slumber, a deep primal { energy } boost, an utter great way to start the day I would say ;) yes
[ 5 ] - than a quick but good healthy breakfast { maybe abit of red meat or later for lunch; red{ish} meat is truly concentrated powerfood, my breakfast-preference: I'm just making a few fast wraps / taco's with some slices of red meat { like Roast beef }, black or red beans, salad, triplo concentrato tomato sauce { paste } as base, a slice of nice cheese and some herbs, this whole process will only takes some 5 minutes to prepare these devilicious-healthy things } Good food is extremely important,.. I must say here: do we buy the cheapest and or worst fuel for our cars .. ???
And as some daily extra vitamins & minerals I take:
1 x 1000mg Vit C + 1 capsule Zell H3 { enzymes, vitamins & minerals }
[ 6 ] - good sleep { !!! } { in my humble opinion bad sleep and too short sleep could lead to:
for children to ADHD // adults: depression, bad immune system with all it's other forthcoming problems, diabetes, heart disease, burn-out // elderly people: sleep deprivation increases Alzheimer's protein, etc, yes we all know this and at the same time we truly can think we could neglect it... and just hope for the best.. { !!! }
[ 7 ] - water
[ 8 ] - regular { long } walks, personally I love beachwalks as you might know by now :D, nothing better to clear
your mind on a stormy beach, fully recharging yourself, getting "inspiration & wisdom" gifts from the sea,
unblocking energy blockades due to better blood flow / circulation.. and thus an awesome tool too to get rid of stress, headaches etc etc etc
“STRUCTURΣSINTHΣMIST”
{ structure & plan; exercise; knowledge; follow your dreams, heart & soul; sea, the light in darkness & the darkness in light; protect & discover; inner- & outer-energies; food & fun }
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“SΘUL COMPΛSS - ΘUR HΛRBΘUR”
The rest of my daily processes & routines I will spare you, it's more than good & wise, to make your own "potion", just giving you some ideas here, and as I'm far from being a guru, nor want to be, and as I quoted earlier “Listen to other people's ideas { yes even from me .. (: } - but at the end of the day, TRUST YOURSELF”. I'm learning every day from my mistakes { that means in my case I'm learning all day :D }, yet I just like to share to you what works for me, and at the moment { and it's not the first time in my life } I need and will get to “TO BURN-IN” again from my burn-out state which I recently have { getting back to my 7 hours of sleep instead of 3.5 hours sleep for 4+ months }, sometimes we think the grass is { always } greener in our neighbour's yard, and while we are being surrounded with those "super-solutions" from TV-commercials, a "pill" for this and a "pill" for that to make us smarter, stronger and better etc, a "master"-guru who is trying to sell his or her book online through a smart youtube video about the best solution you could possibly ever find out there and so we think ahhh yes THEY have THE key onto the locks of our own happiness and strength, in my humble opinion, I dare to say to you, no, it's good to listen to others, their advice etc, but it's much better, smarter and healthier to trust our own feelings, our mind, our soul, when we listen deeply to our soul { the true "compass" } it will lead us from our knee-deep mud crawling state and battlefields inside, and it will lead us towards a better version of ourself, better health, stronger, and yes in that I believe, the glowing spark inside me.. Yet our soul-compass is many times being overshadowed due these world "never-ending noises & super-solutions" out there { Sadly power on Earth here means more than most times nothing more than blinding conflicting corruption, the only truth.. { beautifully wrapped-illusions }.. sold as truth }, brainwashing-projections over our eyes; and leading us further & further away from our true-self, like stars being obscured due to the overbright citylight, we need to find our way back "home" again.. we can: lighthouse { true friends, faith, love, nature etc } and our inner-compass { soul .. }
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“BIRDS ΘF Λ FΣΛTHΣR FLΘCK MΘST TΘGΣTHΣR.”
Surround yourself with truly good & honest people, they can bring us onto a higher level, it's not good to get drained by negative ones and as Albert Einstein once said: “Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution.”, they can & will put us onto a lower level & plan in our lives. Embrace yourself and the precious ones out there, sometimes we have to close a very special connection with a precious person, maybe we got triggered because we were not ready for it, and it's healthy and wise to leave and close those connections, temporarily, and sometimes those precious connections we have closed are so strong, we can re-open them again and meet those people again in our life when we are ready with our better version of ourself.
Once in a while in life we meet precious people, just once in a while.. once in a million, there are these whom are beyond golden so precious, as with my wife I've met { maybe you have seen her name, Gitana, along with the titles of my art & photos I upload here, a deep dedication towards her when I uploaded those photos }, being together were the best and most precious times of my life, till 4 years ago, when she passed away { August 17, 2016 - a day before my birthday } at a young age due to heart failure, and an extreme unhuman black crater / hole was smashed into my soul after she left Earth.
This year I'm { trying } to rise again. Yet I know too { it takes time }: your and mine beloved one who left Earth, don't want us to suffer, neither we want this ourself { yet it is so difficult to fully entwine that wisdom into our mind and soul and feelings }. I "know" & feel nothing is lost in the end in this universe { energy is never lost, it is a metamorphological transition we are witnessing here }, we will meet our beloved ones again, absolutely. And when we are truly opening ourself again and want to better ourself and our life after many years of suffering,.. surviving those "inner-battlefields", I do have no doubt we will reach that destination, trusting ourself with our own unique deep soul as our most true compass and with our precious friends we will find our way and steer out those dark naval storms, I have no doubt about it, the human mind is extremely powerful. “Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.” Always new horizons.. better versions of ourself.. waiting for us to be picked up.. and as Buddha once said: “The mind is everything. What you think, you become.”
Embrace life, the precious ones around you, take good care of each other & yourself { your love, your wife / husband, children, family, friends }, guard your energy, feed your thirst for knowledge, believe me, nothing else matters more than these things...
Don't let yourself being mentally drained by anyone or anything, it's damaging deeper than we think.. on many
multiple layers..
And as they say in Italy: “è meglio essere soli che in cattiva compagnia.” translated to: “It is better to be alone than in bad company.” So true, not only with company, "friends", "love", or in marriage / relationship, we always think,
it will be better soon, maybe it is because of me they react like that, no. Again don't let yourself being mentally drained / or being taken down by anyone or anything, it's damaging deeper than we think.. { !!! } Don't think there is NO solution.. there IS always a solution as long as you are looking honest to yourself and start to prioritize your life, with the things what makes YOU happy & healthy again, .. yes absolutely without a doubt ;) !!
Blocking your emotions, will block your creation-process, energy-flow & eventually your inner- & outer-happiness !
Speak up when something isn't / doesn't feel right for you, and share other feelings too, show your beautiful soul, let it radiate !
Share your feelings & preferences.
Do keep in mind, there are / will be people who don't like you and maybe even hate you, those connections will never work, you can roll-out the red carpet for them, give them "gold" but it will drain you in the end, as so is the opposite very true too, precious people will stick with you, no matter what, they feel this faith inside them for you, they believe in you, no matter what, those are beyond precious, and together you will rise on your life-path, happier & stronger together.
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“THΣ SPΣCTRΣ'S MΛSQUΣRΛDΣ..”
And through our many "battlefields" we will find home again, I'm sure of that:
Dario Marianelli - Elegy for Dunkirk: youtu.be/EVuRWdu_Ifg
“An ancestors' call: -The Ravens-”
Raven Chant · Of The Wand & The Moon: youtu.be/AD2Geicit4k
“Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.”
“Following the light of our Soul, we -left- our former Self.”:
The Departure (Extended) - Max Richter: youtu.be/DmQmepDPg6I
“I've never met a strong person with an easy past.” ― Atticus
Refuelling our Soul:
Ocean waves crashing powerfully at night on Spiaggia di Museddu beach:
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“THΣ MIND IS ΣVΣRYTHING. WHΛT YΘU THINK, YΘU BΣCΘMΣ.”
Last part { for now ? well for this day for sure },.. let's bore you more with my most beloved quotes this very moment:
“Forests may be gorgeous but there is nothing more alive than a tree that learns how to grow in a cemetery.” ― Andrea Gibson
“Your mind is precious. It has the power to unlock infinite possibilities.” Joel Annesley
“Let them judge you.
Let them misunderstand you.
Let them gossip about you.
Their opinions aren’t your problem.
You stay kind, committed to love,
and free in your authenticity.
No matter what they do or say,
don’t you dare doubt your worth
or the beauty of your truth.
Just keep on shining like you do.”
― Scott Stabile
“The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it's indifference.” ― Elie Wiesel
Never rejects yourself:
“Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution.” ― Albert Einstein
“Get rid of toxic people in your life.
Chase the better version of yourself everyday
You get to knock down in the future but learn & get on your feet, fight & focus, commit to one thing, its your mindset
Youre never too young or too old, dont think too small
Know Yourself, Then The World Is Yours, self awareness, confront it, suppression isnt the solution
Embrace yourself, see yourself as you are, with no judgement
Focus on your bodily sensations
Focus on your breathing”
“Always stimulate your mind
dont worry about those who talk behind your back, they are behind you for a reason
dont get drained from negativity & negative people {energy vamps}
dont give your time to toxic people, leeches, motivation-killers
maintain your focus.”
“The real power of a man is in the size of the smile of the woman sitting next to him.” ― Anonymous
“A man who trims himself to suit everybody will soon whittle himself away.” ― Charles M. Schwa
“Don’t wait any longer. Dive in the ocean, Leave and let the sea be you.” ― Rumi
“Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.” ― Ramsey
"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.” ― Melody Beattie
“We learn from failure, not from success!” ― Stoker
“Truly there is no such thing as finality.”― Stoker
“A good book is a lighthouse; a wise man is a lighthouse; conscience is a lighthouse; compassion is a lighthouse; science is a lighthouse! They all show us the true path! Keep them in your life to remain safe in the rocky and dark waters of life!”
― Ildan
“Some people are destined to be a lighthouse for a lost comrade.” ― Erin Forbes
“-Love- is the lighthouse of the soul.”
“-Love- is Energy.”
“The KEY is inside me.. as for you.. .”
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“SΣVΣN SΣΛS & THΣ ΣVΣNTIDΣS SPΣCTRΣ'S MΛSQUΣRΛDΣS” -secret- songs:
[ 1 ] - The Synthetic Dream Foundation - Cerce's Armoured Owls: youtu.be/nrQXZnCH3nE
[ 2 ] - The Synthetic Dream Foundation: youtu.be/s8x-6vTkNAc
Raven Chant · Of The Wand & The Moon: youtu.be/AD2Geicit4k
...In the silence true consecration comes...
In this silence there shall be a raven chant
And in the chant - all solace
And in this solace true consecration comes
Come on night
Come on moon
Come on winter
And the dead of light
Come on tears
Come on love
Come on cries
In the abode af night
Come on night
Take me home
Come on love
Sing alone
To this Raven chant
Of loss and wore
Raven night
Take me home
In this dawning of the raven tear
Where wolf crave for night
And in that night a chant shall rose
In the temple of dawn..
I wish you beautiful, inspiring, safe & protected times & an utterly awesome & cool weekend !
╱╲LPHΛ
10/10/2020
For the railroads, the holidays see high demand in rail traffic, thus running more trains and prioritizing trains more than others. A good example of this is UP’s southbound I-5 corridor stack train as during the holidays it becomes high priority. Though usually running under IBRLC (or during 2023 ISELC) the I symbol gets changed to a Z, which identifies the train as high priority. Seeing this train, it was clear that they were high priority as they wasted no time getting to Los Angeles, keeping themselves right on the edge of the speed limit. Soon after the holidays, the symbol would revert back to an I train until the next holiday season.
RL hit you in the pocket, but you still want a affordable SL. Compromise by prioritizing what you want out of your Second Life.
For me, my children are number one. Where we live, shop, and socialize with like minded people. They are the focus of my decor, and all other household or landscaping, revolves around them.
This is just the basics. A few placemats, pillows, chair or shelves will be added AFTER decorating the nursery.
I challenge you to go lower, or be creative and go as LOW as YOU want. Good Luck.
23250 McKay Avenue
Maple Ridge, BC Canada
A Harbour Authority (HA) is a non-profit, locally controlled organization which operates under a head lease with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to operate and maintain a DFO-owned public commercial fishing harbour in the best interests of the commercial fishing fleet.
The harbour facility consists entirely of the property and water lots under the ownership of DFO – Small Craft Harbours (SCH).
An HA must operate the harbour as a public facility in accordance with the terms of the head lease and must at all times prioritize the needs of the commercial fishing industry above all else
Image best viewed in large screen.
Thank-you for your visit, and any comments or faves are always very much appreciated! ~Sonja.
Follow the money. The size of the investment BNSF made in the 2020s to increase the capacity of the former Santa Fe double track CTC Needles Subdivision in California’s Mojave Desert is a good indicator of the value of today’s intermodal franchise to the company. West from Needles near the Colorado River (475 feet elevation), the railroad climbs a steady 1.4% grade for almost 30 miles through a pass in the Dead Mountains and around the north end of the Piute Mountains to the summit at Goffs (2580 feet elevation). Beginning in the 1980s, growing traffic resulting from globalization created long heavy intermodal trains that overwhelmed the existing infrastructure. All westbounds were limited to the progress that the slowest westbound train made climbing Goffs Hill. By 2023, BNSF completed a third mainline track from West Needles to East Goffs at a cost of $155 million.
Prior to 2023, the BNSF Dispatcher in Fort Worth would use the siding at Goffs just west of the summit to prioritize trains. The last few minutes of evening sun glints on a meet at East Goffs. An eastbound intermodal dims his headlight and holds for a westbound cresting Goffs Hill, then glides east and begins the long descent to Needles.
For a description of West Goffs see:flic.kr/p/2qYN23u
For someone who embarks on a long trek and likes photography, the backpack becomes a battleground of priorities. Do you prioritize your creative vision or your aching shoulders? Rising before dawn to start our day, I knew I would miss not having a tripod, especially with my unsteady hands. After a few shots you convince yourself the shaky, foggy footage is a reflection of how your walking trip feels anyway, ethereal and slightly disoriented.
I think this image turned OK and hope you like it.
www.flickr.com/photos/138501711@N06/54251596922/in/explor...
if you want to walk with me from Santiago to Seville here is a short video, mainly of the back of my head ;)
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From Wikipedia:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kananaskis_Country
Kananaskis Country (also known as K-Country) is a multi-use area located west of Calgary in the foothills and front ranges of the Canadian Rockies, Alberta, Canada. Its western edge borders Banff National Park and the Alberta-British Columbia border. The region owes its name to the Kananaskis River, which was named by John Palliser in 1858 after a legendary Cree Native. Covering an area of approximately 4,000 km2 (1,500 sq mi), Kananaskis Country was established by the Alberta Government in 1978 to provide a variety of land uses and designations. Land uses include resource extraction activities (such as forestry, cattle grazing, water, oil and gas), recreation, power generation, and residential communities. Land designations include public land and protected areas
The late 19th century and early 20th century saw the development of commercial use such as lumbering, hydroelectric developments, and coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rockies, which included what is now the Kananaskis region. When control over natural resources and Crown land was transferred from federal responsibility to Alberta in 1930, the province’s natural resources were considered to be a source of considerable wealth that would stay within the province. This led to more commercial use and the establishing of a provincial park system. Tourism and recreational demand also increased after the Second World War.[
Increased recreational use, especially after the completion of industrial access roads, led to serious environmental problems in the eastern slopes area. The environmental effects of the petroleum industry and coal mining were also causing problems that needed to be minimized. Environmental protection, including the importance of protecting and regulating stream flow, became a concern, which led to the establishment of Kananaskis Country, whose main intent was to provide recreational opportunities that were balanced with resource protection and commercial interests.
Kananaskis Country was officially dedicated by Alberta Premier Peter Lougheed in September 1978. Although Kananaskis Country is often mistaken to be a single park, it comprises several provincial parks, wildland provincial parks, provincial recreation areas, an ecological reserve and Crown Land, and provides for various uses that include recreation, tourism, industry and preservation. The primary reason for Kananaskis Country's establishment, however, was to accommodate recreational pursuits. The Kananaskis Country subregional Integrated Resource Plan ensures that all activities are planned and facilities are developed to prioritize conservation and environmental protection. Not all areas of Kananaskis Country are covered by the same measure of protection and each area has its own permitted activities. The main (regional) Kananaskis parks office is located in Canmore.
Improvement District No. 5 (Kananaskis), which shares most of its boundaries with Kananaskis Country, is the municipal region that provides local government and municipal services including fire protection, ambulance service, garbage handling, water, sewer, collecting taxes, and business licensing. Kananaskis Improvement District's municipal office is located in Kananaskis Village.
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Saxon had his birthday earlier this week :-)
I was working, but prioritized a beach trip and then my modem died, so this is late and this shot is actually from the week before when he got a swim down by the river ... the beach birthday shots will have to come later
a happy wet Saxon for his birthday regardless :-)
and a bone when we got home :-)
I am at last happy to announce to you all my LEGO A-4E Skyhawk MOC – in John S. McCain III’s livery. If anyone reading has been following me for a long time – first off, I thank you sincerely for your support – some may remember the A-4E I built quite some time ago now, also in John McCain’s livery. This one is pretty much a ground up rebuild of my initial Skyhawk and is for the most part entirely a novel design.
The model itself, in terms of features, has retractable landing gear, space for a minifigure in the cockpit (BARELY), and deployable airbrakes. Due to the construction of the wing and the standards I wanted to prioritize for looks, I did not incorporate working flaps or leading edge slats like I had initially planned. However, like I said, my priority if in doubt was nailing the look and accuracy of the model on display – and I feel I have approximated that to the best of my current abilities… though I know I can always improve! Let me know your thoughts though!
Bushra Fakhoury unveiled her new 29 ½ feet tall Contemporary Sculpture Dunamis on October 5,2013. “It symbolizes human struggle to achieve excellence, pushing boundaries to make the impossible possible. We need to prioritize, work positively, and relentlessly towards reaching our goals, and dreams.” - Bushra Fakhoury. This bronze piece stands astride the middle of Park Lane near Hyde Park Corner.
The Buick Super is a full-sized automobile produced by Buick from 1940 through the 1958 model years, with a brief hiatus from 1943 through 1945. The first generation shared the longer wheelbase with the top level Roadmaster while offering the smaller displacement engine from the Buick Special. The Super prioritized passenger comfort over engine performance. For several years, it was called the "Buick Eight" or "Super Eight" due to the engravement on the grille while all Buick's since 1931 were all installed with the Buick Straight-8 engine with varying engine displacement.
Super returned as a performance trim level on V8-powered LaCrosse and Lucerne sedans from 2008 until 2011.
The 1942 Super coupes adopted the appealing Sedanet fastback style that had been the sensation of 1941 on Century and Special. New wider and lower bodies were offered and "Airfoil" front fenders that flowed into the lines of the rear fenders were introduced on convertibles and sedanet models. The Super had new front fender trim featuring parallel chrome strips. Also featured for 1942 was a handsome new grille with a lower outline and thin vertical strips. A feature shared with other Buicks was a new interior air intake positioned near the front center grille that eliminated the old cowl-level ventilator. The number of body styles was reduced to three with the elimination of the one year only Business coupe.[1]
After the government prohibited the use of chrome on January 1, 1942 a number of body styles were dropped and most trim was now painted. Cast iron pistons were used in the 248 cu in (4.1 L) Fireball straight-eight engine. The last of the 1942 Buicks were completed on February 4, 1942. Only 33,034 Supers were built in the abbreviated model year.[1]
In 1946 Buick once again combined the large Series 70 Roadmaster body with the economical Series 40 Special powerplant to create the Series 50 Super line. Basic styling was continued from 1942 now sedans had the front fender sweep across the doors to the rear fenders as did the Sedanet and convertible styles. A stamped grille with vertical bars dominated the frontal ensemble. Single stainless body trim lines began on the front fenders and ended at the rear edge of the standard rear wheelhouse shields. Standard equipment included an automatic choke, clock, ash receiver, turn signals and a painted woodgrain instrument panels.[5] Exterior series identification was found on the crossbar between the bumper guards front and rear. Cloisonne emblems carried the Super emblem. Compound Carburetion was eliminated and the compression ratio was reduced to 6.30:1. As a consequence the 1946 Super's horsepower fell from 125 to 110. Torque on the other hand was hardly affected. The number of body styles increased to four with the return of the Estate wagon after a six year absence. A total of 119,334 units were sold. The front suspension was independent with coil springs.[6] 76.98% of Buick sales this year were Supers. Wikipedia
This view captures Islands Brygge, a harbor bath complex in Copenhagen. Opened in 2006, it quickly became popular with locals and tourists alike offering five pools of varying depths. The area has undergone significant redevelopment transforming former industrial waterfront into a vibrant public space. It’s a great example of how Copenhagen prioritizes accessible urban spaces for recreation.
I took this shot at the Woodrow Wilsonplein in Ghent for my series 'Urban Solitude.' In maintaining consistency throughout the series, I prioritize using light to generate negative space, intending to highlight the subject's isolation
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It is still a bit chilly here so Sunday afternoon was a perfect day to spend communing with the critters at the NC Aquarium. I could spend hours in the Jellyfish area, in complete zen. I think my whole being is totally relaxed in this room watching these floating and ethereal creatures. I am betting my breathing and blood pressure are slower and lower in there!
They really should have hammocks in that room...It is SO relaxing! I am thinking that I should have a tank of them...AND an octopus tank (with a locking lid since they are so smart and sneaky!) in my bedroom because I am inclined to believe my insomnia would be nonexistent if I did! For now I will rely on my sound machine that plays a dozen different soothing sounds ...and is always set on the sound of the waves of the ocean hitting the beach. It is helping somewhat.
It is time for bed...tomorrow I have a busy day, but one that will get things accomplished! I am now in 3 shops here...with the possibilities of a fourth in the next week or so! Exciting times...mixed with a touch of anxiety at being able to keep up with it all! I think I will need lessons in prioritizing! Otherwise, making dreams come true will turn into making them “Be careful what you wish for” instead!
As Norfolk Southern continues to slowly but surely replace the vintage CPLs which are still left here in Virginia, particularly in the Shenandoah Valley, it was time to stop making excuses, and prioritize shooting them. A buddy joined me for 2 days of a wild mission shooting sunrise to last light. Having already shot Pkin, we opted to go for Vesuvius upon learning that 11Z was coming our way. The storm clouds were rolling in, and the shadows were getting long, as we nervously awaited 11Z's arrival. As they rolled through, we were treated to absolutely spectacular late afternoon lighting in this legendary location. Fans of O. Winston Link may recall he shot a few of his scenes here in Vesuvius, Virginia, and it is today just as beautiful, rural, and peaceful as it was back in the days of N&W steam railroading. I will be back out trackside soon no doubt, but without any pretense of being owed any luck. The train Gods owe me nothing.
May blossoms from the archive.
I haven't prioritized taking photos like this this year, but many trees are in bloom like this now, both in our town and in other towns and gardens.
My album of nice leaves and trees here.
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After 15 years of traveling to our vacation house near Yosemite, I was finally provided the situation to take a photo of this beautiful piece of road outside Mariposa, California. Fall colors descended upon the foothills, it was a slightly cloudy day, AND I was headed to town anyway.
I used my birding camera (Nikon P950) to get the compressed view of this. I shot in RAW and processed in LightRoom. I did clone-out a power line and an ugly realtor sign, but still happy with how this turned out. I hope to sell this photo to raise money for a rusty 1993 Chevy Silverado with a gun rack in order to fit-in with the locals in the area. Apparently, I'll also need to develop a smoking habit and change my political affiliation.
I hope your Thanksgiving weekend was a good one (if American) and you were able to get some downtime as well. I haven't had a whole lot of downtime these past couple of years... just prioritizing things differently.
Spain : Inaugurated in 1954 by the totalitarian Francoist regime and official trade unions, Perlora was the first of the holiday towns (followed by Tarragona in 1957 and Marbella in 1962) designed for public sector workers during the 1950s and 1960s. It enjoyed great renown until the 1970s.
Families could enjoy a two-week seaside holiday there. The site features four small beaches and extensive green spaces, along with tennis courts, a church, a hotel, a huge dining hall, a medical center, and shops.
When the Francoist regime fell, the unions were dissolved, and the site passed into the hands of the Principality of Asturias. Meanwhile, the last Spanish companies were acquired by large foreign conglomerates that prioritized neither paternalism nor employee well-being. Consequently, the entire complex of 274 houses was permanently abandoned in 2006.
Despite several attempts to find a new purpose for this fascinating architectural complex from the 1950s and 60s, nothing has come to fruition. Some are accused of wanting to preserve a relic of the Franco era; others claim that structural defects necessitate total demolition; while some dream of reclaiming this magnificent location to establish a luxury resort.
From an architectural standpoint—and this is my sole perspective—it would be a shame to lose such a cohesive example of the Modern Movement, a style that has left few traces in history. To be continued...
When CASE introduced the 200 Series loader/backhoes, they were building on decades of experience with machines designed for farms, small contractors, and rural municipalities. These weren’t the giant industrial diggers you see on major construction sites today — they were compact, versatile workhorses meant to do a little bit of everything. In many small towns, a single CASE 200 machine could be found digging trenches, clearing ditches, loading gravel, and tending to the everyday needs of the community.
The 200 Series carried the classic CASE look of the era: squared‑off sheet metal, a tall stance, and that unmistakable industrial yellow. The machines were built around a sturdy diesel engine, a strong hydraulic system, and a simple operator’s station that prioritized visibility and reliability over comfort. They were designed to be repaired in the field, with parts that could be swapped, welded, or adjusted by anyone with a bit of mechanical sense.
What made the 200 Series special was its balance. The front loader offered enough lift for gravel, manure, soil, and snow, while the rear backhoe provided digging power for trenches, culverts, and farm repairs. For many operators, it was the first machine that truly felt like two tools in one — a compact excavator and a small loader wrapped into a single, dependable unit.
Across rural North America, machines like the CASE 210, 220, and 230 became fixtures on farms, in logging camps, and in small public works yards. They were the kind of equipment that stayed in service for decades, patched and repainted, their engines still chugging steadily long after newer models arrived. Even today, you’ll find them tucked behind barns, parked beside fields, or resting in equipment yards — machines that earned their keep and carry the marks of a lifetime of work.
The CASE 200 Series isn’t just a piece of machinery. It’s part of the story of how rural communities built and maintained themselves — one trench, one load of gravel, one long day’s work at a time.
Thank you kindly for visiting—faves and comments are always deeply appreciated. ~Sonja
Song my love Dedicated to me. Its so nice to finally be someones everything. To be treated good and prioritized. Very thankful you can see and want the love I offer ♥
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♬ Bring her flowers on a weekday
Run a bath just to let her know
Just to let her know she means the world to me
Make her dinner when she's home late
Pull her close when she's getting cold
Just to let her know she means the world to me.
Tell me, how did I ever get so lucky
That she wasn't with somebody?
So I could have her for my own, my own, my own
Thinking, how could anyone pass the feeling
Of the sound of her footsteps leaving?
Walking all alone, alone, alone.
Now she's beside me, can't stop thinking
Why did you ever think to let go?
Not complaining, I'm just saying
Your loss is mine to hold
So to the man who let her go
I'm thanking you the most, you the most.
I would never wanna hurt her
I would never wanna make her cry
Now I got the chance to make it right, oh
She would never have to ask for
For me to make the time
The time to spend with her, and only her.
So won't you tell me, how did I ever get so lucky
That she wasn't with somebody?
So I could have her for my own, my own, my own
Thinking, how could anyone pass the feeling
Of the sound of her footsteps leaving?
Walking all alone, alone, alone.
Now she's beside me, can't stop thinking
Why did you ever think to let go?
Not complaining, I'm just saying
Your loss is mine to hold
So to the man who let her go
I'm thanking you the most, you the most
You the most, you the most, you the most
You the most, you the most, you the most (oh, oh).
Oh, oh, oh whoa
To the man who let her go
I want you to know
I'm thanking you the most, you the most! ♬
Right now I am working on untangling my knots. I am generally a disorganized person, I am very impulsive and a bit messy, I put things off, I get myself worked up and stressed out over things that I could have taken care of days (sometimes weeks) prior. I procrastinate and then I have stress dreams, where even the deepest levels of my brain are reminding me that I have things to get done. I pull myself in many different directions until I am in tangles and knots. Ryan reminds me every time this happens that I always find my way out of it, I always get the things done that need to be done. My process is just a little messy.
So I want to take some time now to untangle myself, organize my life and pace myself. I am keeping lists of what I have to do, I am prioritizing, budgeting, (or at least trying to) and just giving my life a good clean up overall so I can be a less stressed person. Not sure if it is working, but it's a start right? And a good way to start off my senior year of college, to boot.
So wish me luck!