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Species: Milvus milvus.
Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, UK.
This magnificently graceful bird of prey is unmistakable with its reddish-brown body, angled wings and deeply forked tail. It was saved from national extinction by one of the world's longest-running protection programmes. It has now been successfully re-introduced to England and Scotland.
Info: RSPB.
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Quand ce ne sera pas de la photo, ce sera du tricot... Tout plein de belles chaussettes colorées à réaliser.
Another participant in the D Day revival weekend in the village of Southwick, Hampshire. This young lady was dressed in clothes from the period and selling event programmes. Nice smile!
The road network of Madagascar, comprising about 4,500 unique roads spanning 31,640 kilometers (19,660 mi), is designed primarily to facilitate transportation to and from Antananarivo, the Malagasy capital. Transportation on these roads, most of which are unpaved and two lanes wide, is often dangerous. Few Malagasy own private vehicles; long-distance travel is often accomplished in taxi brousses ('bush taxis') which may be shared by 20 or more people.
While most primary roads are in good condition, the World Food Programme has classified nearly two-thirds of the overall road network as being in poor condition. These conditions may make it dangerous to drive at moderate-to-high speeds and dahalo (bandit) attacks pose a threat at low speeds. Many roads are impassable during Madagascar's wet season; some bridges (often narrow, one-lane structures) are vulnerable to being swept away. Few rural Malagasy live near a road in good condition; poor road connectivity may pose challenges in health care, agriculture, and education.
Drivers in Madagascar travel on the right side of the road. On some roads, to deter attacks from dahalo, the government of Madagascar requires that drivers travel in convoys of at least ten vehicles. Car collision fatalities are not fully reported, but the rate is estimated to be among the highest in the world. Random police checkpoints, at which travelers are required to produce identity documents, are spread throughout the country. Crops are transported by ox cart locally and by truck inter-regionally. Human-powered vehicles, once the only means of road transport, are still found in the form of pousse-pousses (rickshaws). Taxi brousses constitute a rudimentary road-based public transportation system in Madagascar. Rides on taxi brousses cost as little as 200 Malagasy ariary (roughly US$0.10) as of 2005, and vehicles involved are often overpacked, sometimes with the assistant driver riding on the outside of the vehicle. Stops on their routes are generally not fixed, allowing passengers to exit at arbitrary points.
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La red de carreteras de Madagascar, que comprende alrededor de 4.500 carreteras únicas que abarcan 31.640 kilómetros (19.660 millas), está diseñada principalmente para facilitar el transporte hacia y desde Antananarivo, la capital malgache. El transporte por estas carreteras, la mayoría de las cuales no están pavimentadas y tienen dos carriles de ancho, suele ser peligroso. Son pocos los malgaches que poseen vehículos privados; Los viajes de larga distancia a menudo se realizan en taxis ("taxis rurales") que pueden ser compartidos por 20 o más personas.
Si bien la mayoría de las carreteras principales están en buenas condiciones, el Programa Mundial de Alimentos ha clasificado casi dos tercios de la red vial general como en malas condiciones. Estas condiciones pueden hacer que sea peligroso conducir a velocidades de moderadas a altas y los ataques de dahalo (bandidos) representan una amenaza a bajas velocidades. Muchas carreteras son intransitables durante la estación húmeda de Madagascar; algunos puentes (a menudo estructuras estrechas de un solo carril) son vulnerables a ser arrastrados. Son pocos los malgaches rurales que viven cerca de una carretera en buenas condiciones; La mala conectividad vial puede plantear desafíos en la atención de salud, la agricultura y la educación.
Los conductores en Madagascar circulan por el lado derecho de la carretera. En algunas carreteras, para disuadir los ataques desde Dahalo, el gobierno de Madagascar exige que los conductores viajen en convoyes de al menos diez vehículos. Las muertes por colisiones automovilísticas no se informan en su totalidad, pero se estima que la tasa se encuentra entre las más altas del mundo. Por todo el país hay puestos de control policial aleatorios, en los que los viajeros deben presentar documentos de identidad. Los cultivos se transportan en carretas de bueyes a nivel local y en camiones a nivel interregional. Los vehículos de propulsión humana, que alguna vez fueron el único medio de transporte por carretera, todavía se encuentran en forma de pousse-pousses (rickshaws). Los taxis constituyen un rudimentario sistema de transporte público por carretera en Madagascar. Los viajes en taxi cuestan tan solo 200 ariary malgaches (aproximadamente 0,10 dólares estadounidenses) en 2005, y los vehículos involucrados suelen estar demasiado llenos, a veces con el asistente del conductor viajando en el exterior del vehículo. Las paradas en sus rutas generalmente no son fijas, lo que permite a los pasajeros salir en puntos arbitrarios.
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Here in the UK there has been a programme recently broadcast on Channel 4 television called ‘Drag SOS’. Naturally, I will admit I was drawn to watch this due to my own transvestism. I’m not sure quite what I was expecting apart from I assumed it was going to be high camp and full of competitive bitchiness. I have to say I’m not comfortable with such attitudes between drag performers yet I could not resist the pull of the programme title. I braced myself for some truly nasty moments and pressed play…
What followed was one of the kindest and heart-warming programmes I had seen on television in recent years. The Drag Queens, a troupe known as ‘The Family Gorgeous’ were indeed out there but were genuinely lovely and full of empathy and understanding and I felt not only encouraged the people that decided to give drag a go and become a Queen but gave them a huge boost in self esteem. The participants were not what you may expected. The core of the programme was about encouragement, confidence, boosting self esteem, bringing about greater understanding of self and others and full of genuine love. Drag was the vehicle that allowed people to do this, it provided the key to unlock people to be more expressive of themselves and brought them closer to their loved ones.
For me watching it I found it was unlocking me as well, the programme surprised me by giving me new confidence and direction with my own transgender activities. I acknowledge that may all sound rather grand for what was an entertaining yet highly encouraging programme that never gets too deep, though it does have some emotive moments that resonate yet instils positive feelings for the future.
I am not about to become a Drag Queen with a stage act though I’ll admit seeing the participants go for it on stage truly inspired me and I did imagine myself swapping places and daring to push myself as they did. The Drag Queens overseeing the whole process of encouragement and helping people to be open and true to themselves were inspiring. I should clarify this is not simply a coming out film as most of those who take on the opportunity to become a Queen are not (so far) Gay or Transgender, in fact some of them are women with families, it was about all about love and freeing oneself.
The impact of this programme on me was incredibly positive and to my surprise brought about a new feeling of inner peace and resolve. The core message that came from the programmes was unlock yourself and set yourself free, cast off your inhibitions!
I should now explain why I’m posting this video. Firstly, I have previously posted a shorter version of this video here on Flickr. It was within the last year when the maximum running time for a video on Flickr was three minutes. The original edit of the video was five minutes. Running time has now increased to a maximum of ten minutes so this has enabled me to post the original version (I did also post this on my You Tube channel). I’m posting it again as the opening of the video was something I dared myself to do. I did think about editing it out of the video as I was a bit embarrassed and taken aback at what I had done then I thought ‘hang on’ as my usual inhibitions were gaining control so I left it in as the truth is when I filmed the beginning part I was feeling incredibly free about expressing myself. I then go onto my usual store of consciousness musings about my cross-dressing so if you do watch the video you will be sure to be bored. The video was really an indulgent outlet to talk openly about my feelings on my transvestism.
I can see now what I was experiencing on the evening I filmed the video was something that was highlighted in the ‘Drag SOS’ programmes about releasing oneself and casting off a lifetime of inhibition. After watching ‘Drag SOS’ I felt a new inner freedom abut my desire to dress as a woman and enjoying time as my female alter-ego. It’s because I am encouraged and enthused by what came out of the programmes that I am posting the longer version of my video. It felt amazing to appear on camera as a woman and pour out things I have locked up in my head for years and years. As a man I am incredibly strait-laced and full of inhibitions. I am still shocked by my own video! It may not even appear radical to anyone watching it but for me it was really out there!
The video repost here on Flickr is all because of the heart-warming encouragement I witnessed in the Drag SOS programme and I feel grateful to the ‘Queens’ of ‘The Family Gorgeous’ who have given me renewed confidence to express myself more openly in the future; to them I offer a big ‘Thank You!’.
I think the programmes can only be viewed online in the UK should you be interested in watching them. Here is the direct link: www.channel4.com/programmes/drag-sos
All the local National Trust properties here in Hampshire have now announced and started their programme of Christmas displays. We visited Hinton Ampner which is largely the creation of one man, Ralph Dutton, and his vision of a fine country house with comfortable Georgian living.
He once kept a copy of Aesop's Fables classic tales in his library and this year's Christmas theme is inspired by these stories.
We had a look around the rooms in the house; I took a few photos.
As we left we were recommended to visit the old-fashioned sweet shop, which we did. Two cheerful volunteers were on duty and I found myself asking the lady who served Ray (buying chocolate brazils) if she would participate in my portrait project. Meet Juliet, who willingly agreed.
She has worked as a volunteer at Hinton Ampner for 13 years as a room guide and her professional training as a florist is evident in the Christmas decorations. This year she is responsible for the study depicting the fable of the goose who laid the golden eggs. A total of eight ladies have worked on the rooms.
During the course of conversation I discovered that the gentleman volunteer working with Juliet in the sweet shop is her husband, Nick, who is also a garden volunteer. I requested a joint photo and made a note to send Juliet and Nick some shots.
Thanks to both of them for indulging me and I wish them a Happy Christmas. I hope the rest of the Christmas opening goes really well.
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A programme on tv earlier this evening was broadcast from Holy Island in Northumberland. Watching it reminded me I had some images from Holy Island which were taken last year and not yet processed. A search through the hard drive found the pics. and here is one of them.
Hope you like it.
Thanks for all the inspiring comments on my last few posted images, I'm pleased you like them.
Tony
Organised jointly by Arthur Howes and Brian Epstein.
Among supporting acts were Gerry and the Pacemakers, Gene Pitney, Marianne Faithfull The Kinks and Cilla Black
Launch of the IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme held at the Agency headquarters in Vienna, Austria. 9 March 2020
Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA
Moderator:
Sophie Boutaud de la Combe, Moderator and IAEA Director, Office of Public Information and Communication, Director General’s Office for Coordination
PANELISTS:
Ms Karen Hallberg, Principle Researcher, Bariloche Atomic Centre, National Atomic Energy Commission and Professor, Physics, Balseiro, Institute, Argentina
HE Mr Xavier Sticker, Resident Representative of France to the IAEA
HE Ms Dominika Anna Krois, Resident Representative of Poland to the IAEA
For years I went to most of the home matches - and a few away fixtures - of Stafford Rangers. Eventually I tired of the tired facilities, worsening refreshments, moaning about officials (by home supporters), and uninspiring play. But I do have some fond memories and might be tempted back one day - provided I can park nearby, the weather is good, the crowd are fair and the football worth watching. Surely that's not too much to ask?
Today the Hereios of the We’re Here! Group are reviewing Memories.
Damn I can never remember my access code. Its either 69696969 or 96969696.
Who'd give a code like that to a dyslexic!
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I would really like to photo you personally, however unless you live in West Yorkshire, UK that will not be possible. But it may be possible to direct you and then post your shots for editing. You will need to sign a model release form which I will supply. You can keep a set of finished shots but beware that I will own copyright of the finished images. If this interests you then please contact me through flickr.
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I began my 2016 “Streets Of Ireland” programme with a visit to Kilkenny [9-11 May] and the weather was terrible because it did nothing but rain and at times the rain was very heavy. Based on experience gained in 2015 and 2014 I recently spent a lot of money getting suitable all-weather gear and a more suitable weather-proof camera system and while this investment did help the sky was very grey and impacted greatly on my photography. I had to undertake a lot of work in post to dehaze many of the images so at times the sky may appear a bit strange.
Kilkenny is very much a party town but I wanted to photograph something other then hen/stag parties, nightclubs and tourist-attractions so I asked some local shopkeepers for suggestions and every one of them suggested the ‘Nore Linear Park’ but they all made it sound like a bit of a marathon [maybe they thought that I looked a bit old or unfit].
I made two attempts to explore the linear park, the first was late on Monday but the weather was just so bad that I abandoned the task after I had difficulty exiting a raised-rampway after I came across an arrow pointing to John Street because every gateway that I came to was locked. I had to retrace my route and as a result I did find an interesting old graveyard which I returned to on Tuesday [I will publish those images later in the week]. I asked a number of people about the old graveyard but no one that I asked was aware of it or its history.
On Tuesday I made a second attempt in the morning and while the weather was not good I did manage to photograph all sections within a few hours and along the route I got to meet some very interesting people and one really rude person.
On Monday I used a Sony 28-135mm lens but for my visit the the linear park I switched to a Zeiss Batis 25mm lens [which may have been a bad choice because it is a wide-angle lens]. The Batis is light and much easier to protect from the rain which is why I decided to use it.
The Nore Linear Park follows the banks of the River Nore as it flows through Kilkenny City. The park has a network of accessible cycleways and footpaths on both sides of the river within Kilkenny City and Environs.
The Linear Park can be roughly divided into four sections: -
1. The West Bank (from Bishopsmeadows to the weir at Talbot's Inch): This section is approached from Riverside Drive close to Green's Bridge or from the Sycamores Housing estate. It can also be accessed (by foot only) from steps at Talbot's Inch on the Freshford/Urlingford Road. This section of the park travels through mainly meadow grassland. The footing is easy and level. The section of the park is accessible to persons of limited mobility from the Riverside Drive entrance and from the Sycamores entrance. It should be noted that the Linear Park is located in a floodplain and in periods of high rainfall may be inaccessible.
2. The Peace Park (between John's Bridge and Green's Bridge in the City Centre):This is the most urban section of the Linear park, travelling through town along the eastern bank, parallel to Michael Street. Much of this section is paved and lined with shrub planting beds with plenty of seating areas to sit and enjoy. Access is from Michael Street or from John's Quay in the city centre or from Greensbridge Street.
3. The Canal Walk (parallel to Kilkenny Castle Grounds) :-
The third section of the park runs between the Kilkenny Castle Park and the River Nore and involved the upgrade and extension of the existing 'Canal Walk'. This is an attractive walk lined for much of its length with mature trees especially limes. The walk runs from Canal Square and terminates at Fennessy's Mill . During Kilkenny Castle Park open hours it is possible to access the grounds of the Castle Park from the Canal Walk. See www.heritageireland.ie for Castle Park opening hours.
4. The Lacken Walk: This area has recently been upgraded with bank stabilisation works to restore eroded areas and extended with the installation of a raised timber boardwalk. This walk is accessible from steps on the Dublin Road or from the lower path on Maudlin Street and from a newly constructed ramp linking the area with the Ring Road. The path which is narrow in places runs between HSE grounds on the Dublin Road and the river bank and links to the Nore Valley Walk to Bennettsbridge and beyond.
The Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP) currently includes over 100 Issuing Banks in the EBRD region and more than 800 Confirming Banks worldwide. The event gave EBRD partner banks the opportunity to review and discuss industry challenges, pricing, limits and trade opportunities with key industry specialists, regulators and representatives from the World Trade Organization, the International Chamber of Commerce HQ and local National ICC Committees.
It also featured the highly popular award ceremony for ‘The Most Active EBRD TFP Banks’ and ‘The Best Transaction of 2016’.
13 February, First day of Spring in Bengali Year...
Location: Fine Arts Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
I took Morag's mum to the bus station this morning and on the way back home stopped off to take some pics. Just some random shots.
The Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP) currently includes over 100 Issuing Banks in the EBRD region and more than 800 Confirming Banks worldwide. The event gave EBRD partner banks the opportunity to review and discuss industry challenges, pricing, limits and trade opportunities with key industry specialists, regulators and representatives from the World Trade Organization, the International Chamber of Commerce HQ and local National ICC Committees.
It also featured the highly popular award ceremony for ‘The Most Active EBRD TFP Banks’ and ‘The Best Transaction of 2016’.
Ten World Food Programme (WFP) trucks, with two containers each, traveled from El Fasher to Shangil Tobaya to deliver 350 metric tons of food (oil and sorghum) to the Nifasha and Shaddad camps for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The road trip took more than 8 hours due to difficult road conditions and security challenges for the convoy, which was protected by Ethiopian and Rwandan troops from the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID).
UNAMID troops from Rwanda escort a convoy of WFP trucks traveling from El Fasher to Shangil Tobaya.
Credit: UN Photo/Albert González Farran
Photo Date: 10/02/2014
47079 G.J. Churchward decends Filton bank at Lockleaze possibly with a summer saturday special heading to Devon? on 18th June 1983.
This shot was taken shortly before this four track section was reduced to two tracks, early in 1984, supposedly to increase the running speed of the remaining two tracks.
32 years later, Network Rail is spending £33m on the 'Filton Bank Four Track Programme' to reinstate the four tracks as part of the Great Western modernisation!
47079 survives today having been rebuilt as 57009, currently operated by DRS Direct Rail Services, as of Oct 15.