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Skirting the Duddon Estuary, DRS English Electric Type 3s 37 606 (front) and 37 409 'Lord Hinton' prepare to pause at Kirkby-in-Furness with 2C32, the 05.15 Carlisle-Barrow working. @07.39
This was the only video that worked. Anywy, next time I'm going to attach my GoPro to that *small front strut and use my wrist remote to run it. That way I can paddle. This was awkward trying to hold the camera and not knock the paddle in the water. 😂
* You can't see that strut it is just outside the frame.
dropped this quickie at lakeside today....shout to Riot and Stage 2 not forgetting Fobek-Rust and all others of JFK-USA...
little soundtrack for Riot.... www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxEoU-oE0j4
This was a quick logo designed for my pal Ian Cann, or 'Jerko' as we call him. He was entered into a cooking competition and wanted an identity to set him apart from his opponents, which until now was unheard of. He and I are both big fans of The Iron Giant, so that is the style of robot I create for him.
"I want a robot with a chef's hat and a goatee . . . like mine." he said.
©2008 James White. All rights reserved.
Gassing up in Choteau, MT. The facade suggested perhaps a standard fuel market, but the inside of the building was spacious and seemed to be the main store in town! Huge!
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I was originally enrolled into the GETTY IMAGES collection as a contributor on April 9th 2012, and when links with FLICKR were terminated in March 2014, I was retained and fortunate enough to be signed up via a second contract, both of which have proved to be successful with sales of my photographs all over the world now handled exclusively by them.
On November 12th 2015 GETTY IMAGES unveiled plans for a new stills upload platform called ESP (Enterprise Submission Platform), to replace the existing 'Moment portal', and on November 13th I was invited to Beta test the new system prior to it being officially rolled out in December. (ESP went live on Tuesday December 15th 2015 and has smoothed out the upload process considerably).
With visits now in excess of 19.051 Million to my FLICKR site, used primarily these days as a fun platform to reach friends and family as I have now sold my professional gear and now take a more leisurely approach to my photographic exploits, I would like to say a huge and heartfelt 'THANK YOU' to FLICKR, GETTY IMAGES and everyone who drops by.
***** Selected for sale in the GETTY IMAGES COLLECTION on May 7th 2017
CREATIVE RF gty.im/675173022 MOMENT OPEN COLLECTION**
This photograph became my 2,579th frame to be selected for sale in the Getty Images collection and I am very grateful to them for this wonderful opportunity.
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Photograph taken at an altitude of Sixty four metres at 09:15am on Saturday April 15th 2017 of 'Monumento a Umberto I', is a beautiful monument situated in the gardens of the Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy. The second King of Italy, Umberto I came to be known as "The Good King" and was commemorated after his assassination by the anarchist Gaetano Bresci on July 29, 1900, in this bronze statue standing on a marble plinth in Parco di Villa Borghese.
Commissioned in 1906, the monument was to prove a labour of love and the cause of death of it's sculptor Davide Calandra. It was continued after his death by Edoardo Rubino, his student who faithfully recreated the drwaings of his master. Production ceased during World War I, but 20 years after the start of the works, the monument was unveiled in the park, featuring figures symbolizing compassion and bravery in battle are shown in bas-reliefs on the base.
Villa Borghese Gardens, are landscaped in the naturalistic English manner of Rome, Italy. Containing the Villa Borghese, a museum and biopark with a zoo, these are the third largest gardens in Rome at almost two hundred acres, and built by Flaminio Ponzio in 1605 for Cardinal Scipione Borghese as a party villa.
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Nikon D7200 22mm 1/320s f/10.0 iso100 RAW (14Bit)Size L (6000x4000), Hand held with Nikkor VR Vibration Reduction enabled. Auto focus AF-C with 3D-tracking enabled. Manual exposure. Matrix metering. Auto white balance.Auto Active D-lighting.
Nikkor AF-S 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED. Phot-R 77mm UV filter.Nikon MB-D15 Battery grip pack. Nikon EN-EL battery (2). Hoodman H-EYEN22S soft rubber eyecup. Matin quick release neckstrap. My Memory 32GB Class 10 SDHC. Lowepro Flipside 400 AW camera bag. . Nikon GP-1 GPS module.
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LATITUDE: N 41d 54m 45.04s
LONGITUDE: E 12d 29m 20.44s
ALTITUDE: 64.00m
RAW (TIFF) FILE SIZE: 69.00MB
PROCESSED (JPeg) SIZE: 20.77MB
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Nikon D7200 Firmware versions A 1.10 C 1.02 (9/3/17) L 2.015 (Lens distortion control version 2)
HP 110-352na Desktop PC with AMD Quad-Core A6-5200 APU 64Bit processor. Radeon HD8400 graphics. 8 GB DDR3 Memory with 1TB SATA storage. 64-bit Windows 10. Verbatim USB 2.0 1TB desktop hard drive. WD My Passport Ultra 1tb USB3 Portable hard drive. Nikon ViewNX-1 64bit (Version 1.2.4 24/11/2016). Adobe photoshop Elements 8 Version 8.0 64bit.
Random puddle reflection shot in Amsterdam. Taken with my HTC Desire using the Camera360 Android app. No editing or magic tricks besides whatever that app did to the picture, no Photoshop :)
I've bitched and complained about this already a lot in the last 3 months, I am currently working 5 instead of my usual 4 days, and this is taking away all the time I usually reserve for shooting pictures and movies, so I have to improvise and take any chance I get to be able to create some photos on my way to the office, or the supermarket, or wherever it is I'm going. This is no fun, and the quality and quantity of my creative output is diminishing on a daily basis, something I don't appreciate and that I intend to reverse as soon as possible. Until then, these quick snap shots will have to do, I hope you're not too upset that you're having to look at these not-so-wicked reflections, lol :D
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According to at least one review site “Quick N Hot is situated on 1 Anamoe Road in Cabra. This wonderful International takeaway serves a wide range of dishes such as Burritos, Burgers and Kebabs”.
Until today I had never heard of Anamoe road in Cabra. [Update: just discovered that the correct spelling is Annamoe Road] This takeaway is located at Hanlons Corner.
Today I used the FE28-70mm F3.5-5.6 Sony Kit lens and I did not really like it. I do need a good 28-70 lens but those that are available to me are too expensive for me at present. Sony SEL 24-70mm F4 FE ZA OSS costs €1199.00 and the Sony SEL FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM costs €2499.00. In case you are wondering I got the kit lens at Euro 200 and at that price is actually very good value. Any suggestions relating to suitable lenses would be appreciated.
A bit of visual fun. Just waiting for the right moment. Someone to walk past texting on their phone. Didn’t have to wait long. A recent study showed that people check their phones on average once every twelve minutes. The sign behind her is the Next logo but I had the idea to use it in a different way. Goodness knows where these ideas come from. I just ‘see it’.
Have not painted for a while, because of my neck pain. People joke about pain in the neck. Now I really understand what that feels :- ) hahaha
This is a quick impression, 30 min.
Now I feel better.
After an unbelievably quick setout and power swap in Rush City, a "south" crew has 90 sand empties continuing their journey to North Branch with GP9 #1363 in the lead. The train is passing through Harris, MN.
quick sketchup for an engine I've been dreaming to build. I normally don't tend to do hand drawings of my planned engines, but right now I have no other way to do it.
Not sure if this works, but it shows hoe I intend to make the tender curve-friendly :)
the middle wheel will move sideways and connected to the outer wheels, they will be turned
anyone able to guess the engine? :)
A lunch-cum-evening snack.
While taking shots of it .. I simple couldn't resist and took a huge byte (bite, sp? This is what software engineering can do to you ;))
And yes I love black pepper ... loads of it on everything :)
by Linda Gilbert
If you are looking for a plant for your garden that will spread like wildfire, produce decorative foliage, have an ocean of brightly-colored blossoms, and be tasty to boot, there is only one that will fit the bill: Nasturtiums.
Nasturtiums are a gardener's dream. They are virtually carefree once established. Snails don't seem to be interested in them. They will even self seed and come back the next year in mild climate. I look forward to their return each year; it signals that summer is here at last. Once nasturtiums begin to appear they quickly cover an area that is given to them, and within a very short time begin to produce an abundance of striking blossoms that appear to be made of tissue paper.
The leaves have a beauty of their own. Reminiscent of water lily pads, the more common ones are flat and round, with the stem attached to the center and the vein radiating out from there. Most varieties have deep green leaves, but there are now a number of nasturtiums that are variegated, almost speckled.
In addition to the more traditional hues of bright yellow and orange, the range of blossom colors that are available these days is exciting: "Empress of India" - brilliant vermilion red blooms; "Whirlybird" - shades of tangerine, soft salmon, deep mahogany and cherry rose; "Peach Melba" - the color of a cut white peach with an accent of raspberry in the throat; "Butter Cream" - soft cream toned colors in delicate double flowers. With names like those, no wonder Nasturtiums are so welcomed in the kitchen.
Although the blossoms appear delicate, they are actually very durable and make for vibrant and long-lasting garnishes, one of their best uses. Use the blossoms either whole or chopped to decorate creamy soups, salads, butters, cakes and platters. Their sweet, peppery taste (both in the leaves and in the flowers) adds to the enjoyment. In fact, it is for its tangy taste that nasturtium gets its common name. It comes from the Latin "Nasus Tortus" meaning convulsed nose, referring to the faces people made when tasting the spicy plant. Its scientific name is Tropaeolum majus.
Take advantage of this spicy flavor as well as the decorative color. Use both leaves and blossoms in salads. Try adding them to spinach salads for a dramatic effect. Nasturtium's spiciness is also a winning addition to cheese spreads. Both the leaves and the blossoms look and taste great in tea sandwiches. For a stunning look, pair orange nasturtium blossoms with violets on open-faced cucumber sandwiches on white bread.
Make your own zesty vinegars by using the blossoms. Place same colored blossoms in a decorative bottle (five blossoms per cup of vinegar) and cover with hot, but not boiling, white wine vinegar. You can strain out the spent blossoms after the liquid has cooled and settled for a day. Replace them with fresh blooms to make an attractive gift.
For a tasty and sensational hors d'ouvere, stuff the blossoms. Seasoned cream cheese mixtures, egg salad or chicken salad work well, although thy must be finely chopped to be able to pipe them into the tiny throat of the flower, One of the most colorful choices for filling is guacamole - a great summertime appetizer with a chilled margarita! You can also make little appetizer packets. Wrap a blossom around a mixture of cream cheese, raisins, walnuts and orange peel for a tea time treat.
Nasturtium buds also have their place in the kitchen. They can be pickled and used in place of capers, although I think I'd have to have a very large patch of nasturtiums before I'd sacrifice those beautifully dramatic blooms to eat the buds.
The chopped leaves also make a zesty addition to mayonnaise or vinaigrettes. As the summer sun gets hotter, so does the "pepper" in the nasturtiums. More sun and heat, the spicier the taste. So if you are looking for a milder tang, choose flowers from nasturtiums grown in shade or semi-shade.
Most varieties can survive when grown in partial sun. In fact, they will produce lush foliage but then you tend to miss the best part of your nasturtiums: they flower less under those conditions. Ideally, nasturtiums like to be in full sun, with moist, well drained soil. Since it is considered an annual, plant the seeds in spring when the danger of frost has passed. Once they are established, nasturtiums will continue to spread and bloom until the first frost, with little more than the occasional sprinkling.
Nasturtiums basically come in two forms: compact and trailing. The compact variety is low and busy, usually staying at about 12" tall. They are useful as border plants, creating a colorful and dense edge. The trailing variety cascades dramatically down walls or tumbles brightly out of hanging baskets. They are also perfect for window boxes and container herb gardens. Just be sure to keep them trimmed back or they will crowd out the other plants.
Unlike most of our more common kitchen herbs, which originate in the Mediterranean region, nasturtiums are from South America. The conquistadors brought these brightly colored plants back to Spain in the 1500's. The Indians of Peru used the leaves as a tea to treat coughs, colds and the flu, as well as menstrual and respiratory difficulties. Being high in vitamin C, nasturtiums act as a natural antibiotic, and as such were used topically as a poultice for minor cuts and scratches. Nasturtiums are also used in Ayurvedic medicine. The leaves are rubbed on the gums to stimulate and cleanse them. Because of it origins, early English herbalists referred to nasturtiums as "Indian cress."
Once introduced to European gardens, nasturtium's popularity caught on. Monet was rather fond of them and planted them in the border of the pathway that led to the front door of his home in Giverny. Later, during World War Two, dried ground nasturtium seeds were used as a substitute for black peeper, which was unattainable.
But don't wait for a pepper shortage to plant these showy herbs - enjoy them all
Not sure if this is a Alvis Scimitar, Spartan or Scorpion.
Pyrotechnics at "Wartime in the Vale" 2016
from the Handmade Beginnings Book. Made with fabrics from the DS Quilts line. (I also made two pair with Dr. Suess fabric I need to get photos of).
In no particular order, Gianluca Brambilla, Rémi Cavagna, Fernando Gaviria (waving), Yves Lampaert & Maximillian Schachmann. Hammer Series; Sprint. Sittard, Netherlands, 2017.