Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

≈ Abraham Lincoln ≈

Have a great weekend!! Fijn weekend iedereen!

Nog eentje uit de examenreeks "Ochtend" van de vorige module fotografie.

Michel de Notredame, known as Nostradamus, was born in 1503 in Saint-Remy-de-Provence and studied in Avignon, which makes him the most Provençal of the legendary figures who over the centuries have continuously provoked interest around the world.

This multi-talented man who practiced the apothecary profession remains more famous for his studies of the stars and of various methods relating to the divining arts and the occult sciences. His reputation during his lifetime allowed him to mix with the most important figures of the day, from Catherine de Médicis to Rabelais, and his interest for science and the first notions of hygiene made of him one of the first doctors to have eradicated the Plague in Provence.

Wandering around K and J's garden near Byron Bay

Croton plants (Codiaeum variegatum) are incredibly varied plants that are often grown as houseplants. The croton indoor plant has a reputation for being fussy, but in reality, if you know about caring for a croton houseplant properly, it can make for a resilient and hard-to-kill plant.

www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/croton/care-croton-p...

The D700 has a pretty well-know reputation for being a very good low light camera. So I was pretty tickled (must've been to use the word "tickled") to get this relatively low light photo of it with my IPhone. And that's kind of the only reason I'm posting this.

I might risk getting a reputation of travelling a lot now, but from one holiday to another. Last posting was from Wales, this is a little town named Loket in Czech republic.

The main picture is a very poor picture for a main picture, poorly composed, out of focus and in risk of getting my stream xxx-rated.

But this is a picture I just barely manged to capture as this man hurried by! It was a point and shoot, as I had to capture it to be sure that I really saw it! I think the lady at left's face also has a great, if even worse out of focus, expression. I think this picture should be all you need if you ever need an argument why bike riders should be banned from towns!

There are a lot of photos from Loket and another town in Czech, Karlovy Vari, in the first comment.

Gatekeeper. It has the reputation for being the friendliest butterfly in the uk. That is my experience too. They come and greet me when I go outside and fly along in front of me. They're also happy to stay still whilst I photograph and sometimes stay there until they see me about to move away, then they go too.Due to chronic poor health I'm unable to take on new contacts but do my best to reply to comments. Thank you so much for your interest, comments and favours on my photostream. Also for your good wishes. I send you joy and peace.

Devil's Pulpit

A strange rock with a sinister reputation lurks within the crimson waters of this Scottish glen.

Blood-red water courses through Finnich Glen, a majestic sliver of Scotland, and surges around a strange rock with a sinister reputation.

The name “the Devil’s Pulpit” originally referred to the mushroom-shaped rock that sometimes pokes above the rushing stream. Some say the rock is where the Devil stood to address his followers, the crimson current swirling at his feet. Others say Druids held secret meetings there, hidden from sight within the shadows of the gorge’s looming walls. Still more tell tales of witches using the rock as an execution block.

However, over time, many people began referring to all of Finnich Gorge as “the Devil’s Pulpit.” It’s still a fitting name, as the red water certainly gives the whole place an eerie, almost sinister aura, though its color actually isn’t the work of the Devil at all. It’s merely a result of the underlying red sandstone.

But this doesn’t make the gorge feel any less otherwordly. Climbing down the slippery steps—of course referred to at the Devil’s Steps—and entering this realm of verdant moss-covered rocks and ruby-toned water reveals an enchanting world, where thin beams of sunlight shine spotlights the gurgling stream.

The gorge also had a small role in the series Outlander as the site of Liar’s Spring.

Judith Leyster was a famous artist during the seventeenth century; however, her reputation was forgotten soon after her death. There were no mentions of her name to be found in sales records and no prints made of her artwork. However, early in her career, she was recognized as the very first woman artist in the Haarlem Guild of St. Luke. It was not until 1893 that Judith Leyster was rediscovered and was given recognition as a woman painter of the Dutch Golden Age

Judith Leyster's The Last Drop was in the collection of Sir George Donaldson in London around 1903. The canvas was then sold to the collection of Hoogendijk on April 28 or 29, 1908. Now, the painting is part of the John G. Johnson Collection in the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia.

In reference to the skeleton and the party scene in The Last Drop, one underlying meaning for this art piece focuses on the loss of self-respect and dissipated state of drunkenness. Both men appear to be unconcerned about the actions they are committing as the skeleton is in their presence. The skeleton's facial expression and stance show that it is enjoying itself just as much as the drunken men. Skeletons were familiar figures in seventeenth-century art, representing the unavoidable nature of death. The figures of the two men appear to be similar to the figures in the scene of the Merry Trio, also painted by Judith Leyster in 1629. The Merry Trio and The Last Drop accompany each other representing night and day. Merry Trio illustrates the first stage of drinking, typically in the evening as the sun is setting. The Last Drop is the later stage of the party after drinking has continued; it is now dark and then men are blinded by the effects of drink. The night scene is represented by the use of the candle between the men and the skeleton. At this point in the night, both men are very drunk and unaware of the skeleton among them.

“Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.”

- Abraham Lincoln

I think everyone likes Loggerhead Shrikes because of their reputation and their nickname, "Butcher Bird". I really like this angle because you can see that small hook on its bill. Below is something I just read on "All About Birds" site about this hook that I didn't know which is fascinating:

"The upper cutting edge (tomium) of the Loggerhead Shrike’s hooked bill features a pair of built-in pointy projections, aptly named “tomial teeth.” Like a falcon, the shrike tackles vertebrate prey with a precise attack to the nape, probably using these tomial “teeth” to paralyze the animal with a jab to the spinal cord."

La réputation de St-Michel de Bellechasse et ses environs n'est plus à faire avec son emblématique Harfang des neiges, ma première visite.

The reputation of St-Michel de Bellechasse and its surroundings is more to do with his iconic Snowy Owl, my first visit.

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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR VISITING AND GOOD WORDS !

Spain, Valencia, Plaza del Negrito, … fresh lemon picked for your Gin Tonic, the square before officially renamed was until the 1940s called Plaza de Calatrava, thus baptized after the reconquest of València, since the King "Jaume I" decided to donate it to the Order of Calatrava.

The "Cafe El Negrito", named after his location on this square is one of the Carmen's quarter most popular hangouts & during summer months, the "young" crowd regularly spill out on to the square of the same name, the atmosphere is lively & the drinks flow until early in the morning.

Café Negrito has been a benchmark for almost four decades, a highlight of classic Valencian nightlife & one of the oldest businesses in Carmen since it opened its doors in 1982. Exhibitions, musical sessions, a meeting place for both, a good coffee or a drink. This characteristic place opens until dawn every day, claiming its reputation as a 'safe value' in leisure.

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15 million visits in my photostream with countless motivating comments

Die Reputation bundesdeutscher Justizvollzugsanstalten ist nicht besonders gut. Landein, landauf herrscht das Bild von grauen Betonblöcken, kriminellen Insassen und schlechtem Kantinenessen. Diesem Bild gilt es entgegenzuwirken, denn mit so einem beschissenen Image bekommt man natürlich kaum qualifiziertes Personal zur Gefangenenbewachung. Daher wird einmal im Jahr ein Tag der offenen Tür veranstaltet. Dadurch hat die Öffentlichkeit die Gelegenheit, das Gefängnis mal näher kennenzulernen – und die Gefängnisinsassen die Gelegenheit, die Öffentlichkeit mal näher kennenzulernen.

(Quelle.: Stupidedia.org)

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1. My reputation apparently precedes me.

2. I've got the worst case of hat head you've ever seen, and it's permanent. Plastic has its downsides.

3. I've got two kids, Anna and Morph, which is surprising, because I'm entirely sans genitalia.

4. My ex assures me that they're mine.

5. I talk a good game, hence my reputation as a ladies'/laddies' man.

6. I'm traveling around the world via the mail, because it's cheap and because I can.

7. My best friend is a polar bear

8. I'm completely fearless (see 7).

9. I like wearing crimplene suits, which is fine for me, because I have no sweat glands.

10. Beware of imitations. When I arrive at your house, you'll know it's me.

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[ENG] The Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso was built by Felipe V, where he retired in 1724. It was used as a summer residence by all his successors until Alfonso XIII. The gardens were made in the eighteenth century by the French architect René Carlier. And they appeared to have more importance that the own palace. In these, stand out the fountain, the sculptural groups and the statues realized by Thierry, Demandré, Pitué, Fermín y Bousseau. The fountains are provided with grand sculptures of painted lead imitating bronze, and between them they emphasize them of Neptune, Apollo and Andromeda in the wide perspective of the Careers of Horses; Anfítride's Waterfall, before the Palace; and those of Eight Streets, the Canastillo (small basket), Diana's Baths and the Reputation. The water comes from a reservoir called "The Sea" and it flows for gravity reaching great height (approximately 40 m. In "The Reputation").

[ESP] El Palacio Real de la Granja de San Idelfonso fue mandado construir por Felipe V, donde se retiró en 1724. Fue utilizado como residencia de verano por todos sus sucesores hasta Alfonso XIII. Los jardines se realizaron en el siglo XVIII por el arquitecto francés René Carlier y se plantearon para tener más importancia que el propio palacio. En estos, destacan las fuentes, los grupos escultóricos y las estatuas realizadas por Thierry, Demandré, Pitué, Fermín y Bousseau. Las fuentes están dotadas de grandiosas esculturas de plomo pintado imitando bronce, y entre ellas destacan las de Neptuno, Apolo y Andrómeda en la amplia perspectiva de las Carreras de Caballos; la Cascada de Anfítride, ante el Palacio; y las de las Ocho Calles, el Canastillo, los Baños de Diana y la Fama. El agua procede de un embalse denominado “El Mar” y fluye por gravedad alcanzando gran altura (unos 40 m. en “La Fama”).

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diademed sandpiper-plover (Phegornis mitchellii) - Cordillera Vilcanota, Peru

Another rare bird of the high altitude Andes, this monotypic little plover can be found in high quality bogs and puna grassland inbetween 3,500–5,000 m (11,500–16,400 ft) above sea level. It favors remote areas and even there it remains uncommon, every single source I looked at about this bird states they are infrequently seen, poorly known, and rare across their range. We stumbled across it on the bank of a small river abutting 'bofedales' - andean bog ecosystem. It lived up to its reputation of being rare as well, we didn't see this species again in two more months of trekking through similar habitats.

I've got a reputation of being a man with a gift of words

a romantic poetic type or so they say

but I find it hard to express the way I feel about you

without getting involved with the old cliches.

In the old cliches, it's the old cliches.

This song's begun so many times but never

in a way that you won't consider to be an old cliche.

I want to say that I need you, I miss you when you're away.

And how it seemed like fate - o here we go - the same old cliches.

It's the same old cliches.

It's not that I'm embarrassed or shy, well, you know me too well

but I want to make this song special in a way that you can tell.

That it's solely for you and nobody else

for my best friend, my lover, when I need help - cliche - cliche?

Everything I want to say to you is wrapped up in an old cliche

I'd waited so long to find you, I'd been through the heartbreak and pain,

but of course you already know that cos you've been throught the same.

That's why I'm trying to say with my deepest sincerity

that's why I'm finding it comes down to the basic simplicities

the best way is with an old cliche

it's simply the best way is with an old cliche

always the best way is with an old cliche

I'll leave it to the best way, it's an old cliche

I love you.

EXPLORE June 12, 2009

Hilton Chicago has the reputation for hosting every President of the United States as a guest from the time the Stevens Hotel opened in 1927. There is a fascinating early hotel history from 1927 with the Stevens family of Chicago who built the immense hotel only to lose it in bankruptcy with the Great Depression. The Stevens was the largest hotel in the world when it opened its doors to guests. Six years later, Ernest Stevens was on trial for embezzlement, his brother committed suicide after the family’s insurance business went bankrupt, and the U.S. Army purchased the Stevens Hotel in World War II to house soldiers. In 1945, the property was acquired by Conrad Hilton, and the immense hotel property has carried the Hilton name for more than sixty years.

Stevens Hotel was conceived in the roaring 20s and designed to be the largest and one of the most opulent hotels in the world. Within six years of its grand opening, the Stevens family name was rocked by embezzlement scandals and suicide that brought down their Chicago family business empire.

The Stevens Hotel opened in 1927 on South Michigan Avenue across from Grant Park in Chicago. The 28-story hotel had 3,000 rooms, fine shops, cavernous ballrooms and even mini-golf on the roof.

The landmark Chicago hotel was built by the Stevens family who had built their family wealth with the Illinois Life Insurance Company. J.W. Stevens had already built and owned the La Salle Hotel that opened in 1909 with 1,000 rooms as one of Chicago’s finest hotels in the loop. La Salle Hotel was demolished in July 1976.

Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens was son of Ernest Stevens, the hotelier who was tried and convicted of embezzling millions from the family’s insurance company to financially prop up their family-owned Chicago hotels. Ernest Stevens’ conviction was later overturned on appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court; however, the family was bankrupted and two of Chicago’s finest hotels went into receivership.

Photo of the Day - Birds-of-paradise have a reputation of being spectacularly quirky-looking individuals, making them some of the most sought-after birds in the world. That reputation is not lost on the Raggiana Bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea raggiana). As the National Bird of Papua New Guinea, the only thing that outmatches its incredible plumage is its gregarious courtship displays.

Infamous Second Son - Photo mode

This abandoned Coast Guard station at Whiskey Island, OH is a destination for people seeking apparitions and evidence of such things. If you look large you can see the reason.

"The Canon AE-1 Program builds upon the legacy of its predecessor, the Canon AE-1, which revolutionized the photography industry upon its release in 1976. The AE-1 was among the first SLR cameras to feature a microprocessor, making it more accessible to amateur photographers with its aperture-priority auto-exposure mode. With its user-friendly design and reliability, the AE-1 became one of the best-selling cameras of its time, solidifying Canon's reputation as a leader in the industry.

The AE-1 Program, introduced in 1981, further refined the original AE-1 model by adding program auto-exposure mode, hence the "Program" designation. This new feature allowed the camera to automatically select both aperture and shutter speed, providing even greater convenience for photographers while still offering manual control options.

Together, these cameras represent milestones in the evolution of SLR photography, combining technological innovation with user-friendly design to make high-quality photography accessible to enthusiasts of all levels."

Above written with help from ChatGPT.

Bought mine when 15ish year old, still work like a watch.

And Regina can't believe it either. Cleo wearing a bandana, this is a first (and probably a last too) ! She wasn't super impressed but cooperated and I didn't even need a doctor afterwards (for me, not for Cleo) ! This was one of the first shots. The ears went back into normal position after a while and I could take some really nice shots. I think I will post one of the nicer ones too in the next days to restore Cleo's reputation. :)

Rep1 - AKS Central Line

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Montenegro is a country in Eastern Europe bordering Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Albania and the Adriatic Sea. It used to be a part of Yugoslavia. The capital is Podgorica. The name Montenegro is Italian and means Black mountain. Montenegro was an independent princedom between 1878 and 1910 and an independent kingdom until 1918. That year Montenegro became part of Yugoslavia. In 2003 Yugoslavia was transformed into the new country of Serbia and Montenegro, but this fell apart in 2006 when both countries went their separate ways. Montenegro is therefore the youngest country in Europe. Montenegro is not a member of the European Union, but it is a member of NATO. Despite the fact that Montenegro is not yet an EU Member State, people do pay with the euro. Montenegro may be small, but this beautiful nation has a huge array of natural and man-made wonders. Once overlooked in favor of more famous Mediterranean countries, Montenegro is quickly gaining a reputation as a great place to travel. It's easy to see why. The mountainous hinterland is home to deep gorges, flowing rivers, glacial lakes and old-growth forests, popular for adventure activities. Petrovac is located on the coast between Budva and Bar, where the old mountain road from Podgorica reaches the coast. It has a 600 m long sandy beach and it is a popular tourist destination. Petrovac is seen as a somewhat "calmer" resort. The European Dream Islands are two wonderful islands, officially called Big and Small Katic, and in everyday life called Katic and the island of Sveta Nedelya Holy Resurrection. They are located in the Adriatic Sea opposite the Petrovac resort.

The island of Sveta Nedelya or called Katic is located one kilometer from the city beach of Petrovac. This island is made of stone, it is quite small in size. It is located so that it is closed from the side of the coast of Petrovac by another stone island - Katic, overgrown with pine trees. You can get here by swimming, on catamarans or a boat. On the island of Sveta Nedelya there is a small church with the same name as the island itself. There is an amazing legend associated with this island and this church. She tells us that sailors miraculously escaped during a storm on this island. After this event, the sailors literally built a church on bare stones, which to this day is considered a talisman for local sailors and fishermen. There are reefs near these two islands. The most interesting dives take place near the Donkova Seka underwater cliff. This part of the Adriatic Sea is under the protection of the state of Montenegro and is considered a protected area.

Montenegro is een land in Oost-Europa en grenst aan Bosnië en Herzegovina, Servië, Kosovo, Albanië en de Adriatische Zee. Vroeger was het een deel van Joegoslavië. De hoofdstad is Podgorica. De naam Montenegro is Italiaans en betekent Zwarte berg. Montenegro was tussen 1878 en 1910 een zelfstandig prinsdom en tot 1918 een zelfstandig koninkrijk. Dat jaar werd Montenegro onderdeel van Joegoslavië. In 2003 werd Joegoslavië omgevormd in het nieuwe land Servië en Montenegro, maar dit viel in 2006 uit elkaar toen beide landen een eigen weg gingen. Montenegro is misschien klein, maar deze prachtige natie heeft een enorm scala aan natuurlijke en door de mens gemaakte wonderen. Ooit over het hoofd gezien ten gunste van meer bekende mediterrane landen, krijgt Montenegro snel een reputatie als een geweldige plek om te reizen. Het is gemakkelijk te zien waarom. Het bergachtige achterland herbergt diepe kloven, stromende rivieren, gletsjermeren en oerbossen, populair voor avontuurlijke activiteiten. Petrovac ligt aan de kust tussen Budva en Bar, waar de oude bergweg, met hellingen van de omliggende heuvels, van Podgorica de kust bereikt. Het eiland Sveta Nedelya ligt op een kilometer van het stadsstrand van Petrovac. Dit eiland is gemaakt van steen, het is vrij klein van formaat. Het is zo gelegen dat het vanaf de kant van de kust van Petrovac wordt afgesloten door een ander stenen eiland - Katic, begroeid met pijnbomen. Je kunt hier komen door te zwemmen, op catamarans of een boot. Op het eiland Sveta Nedelya staat een klein kerkje met dezelfde naam als het eiland zelf. Er is een verbazingwekkende legende geassocieerd met dit eiland en deze kerk. Ze vertelt dat er ooit op dit eiland tijdens een storm zeelieden op wonderbaarlijke wijze zijn ontsnapt. Na deze gebeurtenis bouwden de zeelieden letterlijk een kerk op kale stenen, die tot op de dag van vandaag wordt beschouwd als een talisman voor lokale zeelieden en vissers. Er zijn riffen in de buurt van deze twee eilanden.

Since its inception in 1953, Memorial Healthcare System has been a leader in providing high-quality healthcare services to South Florida residents. Moving health forward to meet the needs of the community, Memorial is one of the largest public healthcare systems in the nation and highly regarded for its exceptional patient- and family-centered care that creates the Memorial experience. Memorial's patient, physician and employee satisfaction rates are some of the most admired in the country, and the system is recognized as a national leader in quality healthcare.

Memorial Regional Hospital is the flagship facility of the healthcare system and is one of the largest hospitals in Florida.

Memorial Regional Hospital offers extensive and diverse health care services that include Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute featuring renowned surgeons, Memorial Cancer Institute treating more inpatients than any other in Broward County, and Memorial Neuroscience Institute providing innovative technology and world-class physicians.

Memorial Regional Hospital and Memorial Regional Hospital South are both located in Hollywood, Florida, and offer our community a variety of medical and surgical services. Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital at Memorial provides a comprehensive array of pediatric services and is the leading children's hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar and Memorial Hospital Pembroke serve the communities of western Broward County and others in South Florida. Memorial Home Health Services, Memorial Manor nursing home and a variety of ancillary healthcare facilities round out the system's wide-ranging health services.

Memorial has a reputation as one of Florida's leading healthcare systems and is supported by a distinguished medical staff. In fact, the vast majority of physicians are board certified, or board qualified in their specialties and have been trained at many of the nation's finest medical schools and hospitals. Because of its distinguished medical staff and services, Memorial moves health forward for patients from South Florida and beyond.

As Memorial continues to lead in providing the next level of healthcare, many prestigious awards have been earned throughout the system. The accolades include Modern Healthcare magazine's Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Florida Trend magazine's Best Companies to Work for in Florida, 100 Top Hospitals, Consumer Choice Award, Best-Run Hospital, Best Nursing Staff, Best Pediatric Hospital and Best Maternity Hospital. The health care system was also honored by the American Hospital Association with the "Living the Vision" award and the "Foster G. McGaw" award for which Memorial was selected from more than 5,000 hospitals as the national model for improving the health of the community.

Credit for the data above is given to the following websites:

web.bcpa.net/BcpaClient/#/Record-Search

www.mhs.net/about

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Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital and most populous city of the state of Georgia in the United States. With an estimated 2016 population of 472,522, it is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County and a small portion of the city extends eastward into DeKalb County.

Atlanta was founded as a transportation hub at the intersection of two railroad lines in 1837. After being mostly burned to the ground during the American Civil War, the city rose from its ashes to become a national center of commerce and the unofficial capital of the "New South". During the 1960s, Atlanta became a major organizing center of the civil rights movement, with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Ralph David Abernathy, and many other locals playing major roles in the movement's leadership. In the decades following, the city earned a reputation as "too busy to hate" for the relatively progressive views of its citizens and leaders compared to other cities in the "Deep South". During the modern era, Atlanta has attained international prominence as a major air transportation hub, with Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport being by far the world's busiest airport since 1998.

Atlanta is rated a "beta(+)" world city that exerts a moderate impact on global commerce, finance, research, technology, education, media, art, and entertainment. It ranks 18th among world cities and 7th in the nation with a gross domestic product of $320 billion. Atlanta's economy is considered diverse, with dominant sectors that include logistics, professional and business services, media operations, and information technology. Atlanta has topographic features that include rolling hills and dense tree coverage, earning it the nickname of "the city in a forest." Revitalization of Atlanta's neighborhoods, initially spurred by the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, has intensified in the 21st century, altering the city's demographics, politics, and culture.

Credit for the data above is given to the following website:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta

A reputation as a hard worker is a good reputation to have.

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I want to get stuck into processing some new images over the coming weekend but in the meantime here's one from my 'Rainy Day' collection, i.e. images which I keep as a back-up for when I run short of new images to upload.

This is an alternative version of a previously upload photo of the iconic Bodleian Library Radcliffe Camera in Oxford. This is maybe verging on underexposure / too much contrast / overly saturated but as a result it has considerably more impact than the original.

A big thank you to the Oxford Flickr Group's Duncan Taylor who just before lockdown gave me access to the interior. No photos were allowed, and probably due to my reputation my camera was safely stored away in a locker, to I guess now my next ambition is to be allowed to shoot some interior shots of this beautiful building.

Click here for my images of this building taken over the 30 years I've been in Oxford : www.flickr.com/photos/darrellg/albums/72157629238398412

I even started a flickr group for such images : www.flickr.com/groups/2334778@N23/

From Wikipedia : "The building is the earliest example in England of a circular library. It is built in three main stages externally and two stories internally, the upper one containing a gallery. The ground stage is heavily rusticated and has a series of eight pedimented projections alternating with niches. The central stage is divided into bays by coupled Corinthian columns supporting the continuous entablature. The pedimented windows stand above mezzanine openings, reflecting the interior arrangement. The top stage is a lanterned dome on an octagonal drum, with a balustraded parapet with vases.

The construction used local stone from Headington and Burford, which was then ashlar faced. The dome and cupola are covered with lead. Inside, the original walls and dome were distempered but this was later removed, revealing the decorations to be carved in stone. Only the decorative work of the dome is plaster.

Originally, the basement was an open arched arcade with a vaulted stone ceiling, with Radcliffe's coat of arms in the centre. The arcade arches were fitted with iron grilles: three of them were gates which were closed at night, and which gave access to the library by a grand staircase. In 1863, when the building had become a reading-room of the Bodleian, the arches were glazed, a new entrance was created on the north side in place of a circular window, with stone steps leading up to the entrance."

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I don't give a damn

'Bout my bad reputation

I've never been afraid of any deviation

An' I don't really care

If ya think I'm strange

I ain't gonna change

An' I'm never gonna care

'Bout my bad reputation

Best to View On Black

"Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing."

~Abraham Lincoln

Fer-de-lance (Bothrops asper) - Buenaventura Reserve, Ecuador

Bothrops asper known locally as the Equis was probably the snake I encountered with the second most frequency during my time in Ecuador. During my very first night hike I encountered three in perhaps an hour and a half! I don't think they are completely deserving of their fierce reputation, every individual I encountered at night chose to flee almost as soon as my headlamp illuminated it, and despite my attempts to slow them down they often made a getaway into the brush, this behavior was rather uncharacteristic of vipers in my experience as most other species I have encountered are rather sedentary and unless seriously disturbed often just sit still. Once during the course of work while walking through tall grass, I almost stepped on a large individual which again chose to flee from right beneath my foot which left me standing there with my heart pounding, but im glad that this snake chooses to flee rather than bite, despite the fact that its reputation seems to suggest otherwise. One of the most common questions we would get from locals when we told them about our work outdoors would be "But aren't you afraid of the Equis?" or we were told to beware of the equis. Due to its bad reputation this snake is heavily persecuted by the local community who will kill them every chance they get, which is rather unfortunate. However having said that this snakes reputation is overblown, this snakes venom is still nothing to mess with, I did witness a bite and it was serious business. We were able to get the victim to the hospital quickly but there was still considerable swelling and the bitten area turned purple. Once at the hospital, antivenom was administered and the situation got better, but the victim still reported intense pain. He was forced to remain in the hospital for days afterward and while I did not see for myself, I was later told there had been some tissue loss at the bite site. A reminder to be careful when dealing with venomous snakes.

This was a particularly pretty individual who stayed still for just a few photos before literally launching itself down a hill to get away from me. Another example of their preference for flight rather than bite.

The bases of the trunks along this bit of cypress lake were so graceful and mysterious. Loved my time among them.

I'd rather have a clear conscience than a good reputation.

Reputation is only what others think of you.

Your conscience is who you are.

And you can't escape that.

Moon Elixir x MUSE - Bad Reputation - Corset

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Montenegro is a country in Eastern Europe bordering Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Albania and the Adriatic Sea. It used to be a part of Yugoslavia. The capital is Podgorica. The name Montenegro is Italian and means Black mountain. Montenegro was an independent princedom between 1878 and 1910 and an independent kingdom until 1918. That year Montenegro became part of Yugoslavia. In 2003 Yugoslavia was transformed into the new country of Serbia and Montenegro, but this fell apart in 2006 when both countries went their separate ways. Montenegro is therefore the youngest country in Europe. Montenegro is not a member of the European Union, but it is a member of NATO. Despite the fact that Montenegro is not yet an EU Member State, people do pay with the euro. Montenegro may be small, but this beautiful nation has a huge array of natural and man-made wonders. Once overlooked in favor of more famous Mediterranean countries, Montenegro is quickly gaining a reputation as a great place to travel. It's easy to see why. The mountainous hinterland is home to deep gorges, flowing rivers, glacial lakes and old-growth forests, popular for adventure activities. The winding coast runs along pretty blonde bays overlooking the royal blue Adriatic Sea, ancient Venetian villages and UNESCO-walled towns. Kotor is a fortified town on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast, in a bay near the limestone cliffs of Mt. Lovćen. Characterized by winding streets and squares, its medieval old town has several Romanesque churches, including Kotor Cathedral. Dobrota is basically a residential area of ​​Kotor, starting north of Kotor Old Town and extending for 5 km along the coastline.

Wedged between black mountains and in the last corner of the bay is the attractive town of Kotor. Surrounded by sturdy walls that line the surrounding slopes, the city is a medieval maze of museums, churches, cafe-strewn squares and Venetian palaces. Kotor dates back to the Middle Ages and thanks to its preserved center, it is on the UNESCO list of natural and historical World Heritage Sites. Sure it can get busy when the cruise crowds show up, but it's still remarkably easy to find peace simply by wandering a block or two off the main streets and suddenly find yourself in a place that feels like the time has come stood still. This medieval old town is picture-perfect from all angles thanks to its cluster of orange terracotta roofs in the valley of a lush green hill, framed by dramatic cliffs and the sparkling, mirror-smooth Bay of Kotor. Kotor's City Walls cover around 4.5 kilometers, the walls are in quite good condition considering their age dates back to the 9th-century. Kotor's city gates are especially well preserved. Photo of the River Gate at the main entrance of Kotor.

Montenegro is een land in Oost-Europa en grenst aan Bosnië en Herzegovina, Servië, Kosovo, Albanië en de Adriatische Zee. Vroeger was het een deel van Joegoslavië. De hoofdstad is Podgorica. De naam Montenegro is Italiaans en betekent Zwarte berg. Montenegro was tussen 1878 en 1910 een zelfstandig prinsdom en tot 1918 een zelfstandig koninkrijk. Dat jaar werd Montenegro onderdeel van Joegoslavië. In 2003 werd Joegoslavië omgevormd in het nieuwe land Servië en Montenegro, maar dit viel in 2006 uit elkaar toen beide landen een eigen weg gingen. Montenegro is misschien klein, maar deze prachtige natie heeft een enorm scala aan natuurlijke en door de mens gemaakte wonderen. Ooit over het hoofd gezien ten gunste van meer bekende mediterrane landen, krijgt Montenegro snel een reputatie als een geweldige plek om te reizen. Het is gemakkelijk te zien waarom. Het bergachtige achterland herbergt diepe kloven, stromende rivieren, gletsjermeren en oerbossen, populair voor avontuurlijke activiteiten. De kronkelige kust loopt langs mooie blonde baaien met uitzicht op de koningsblauwe Adriatische Zee. Ingeklemd tussen zwarte bergen en in de laatste hoek van de baai ligt het sfeervolle stadje Kotor. Omgeven door 4.5 km lange stevige muren die op de omliggende hellingen liggen, is de stad een middeleeuws doolhof van musea, kerken, met cafés bezaaide pleinen en Venetiaanse paleizen. Kotor dateert uit de middeleeuwen en dankzij het bewaard gebleven centrum staat het op de UNESCO-lijst van natuurlijke en historische werelderfgoedsites. Natuurlijk kan het druk worden als de cruisemassa's komen opdagen, maar het is nog steeds opmerkelijk gemakkelijk om rust te vinden door simpelweg een blok of twee van de hoofdstraten af ​​te dwalen en plotseling jezelf binnen te vinden op een plek die voelt alsof de tijd heeft stilgestaan. Deze middeleeuwse oude stad is vanuit alle hoeken een plaatje dankzij het cluster van oranje terracotta daken in het dal van een weelderige groene heuvel, omlijst door dramatische kliffen en de sprankelende, spiegelgladde baai van Kotor.

The "Gales of November" are living up to their reputation on Lake Superior as our first major winter storm slams the area. Here DMIR 212 and 211 work Proctor Yard.

Porthcurno is a tiny village with a worldwide reputation. It lies just east of Land’s End on the south coast of far west Cornwall, built around one of the most beautiful coves in the world.

Porthcurno is famous for once being the centre of worldwide telecommunication and the home of a training school for that industry, attracting students from around the globe. The Telegraph Museum overlooking the turquoise waters, white sand and rugged cliffs of the cove is testament to the village’s fascinating and inspiring past. It incorporates the underground tunnels used to house secret communication equipment during the Second World War.

The cliffs and coastline around Porthcurno are officially designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and widely considered as some of the most visually stunning in the United Kingdom.

My reputation follows me around

Just makes me want to give them more to talk about

Let's go to town for a little while

I'll be wearing nothing but a tattoo and a smile

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Song: Bad Reputation

Artist: Vixen

You're always on the edge, but you can never find a thrill

Fame and fortune's left you hungry still

You win young innocence with sly seduction

Indulgence paves the road to your destruction

What do you believe in and why do they believe in you?

You got a bad reputation, you're a wild sensation

Your ego's on the front line and your pride's on stage

You got a bad reputation with no hesitation

Will you take the young ones with you on your way down to the grave?

You're walking a thin line, but you take no advice

You got all the answers, you don't need no compromise

You sure convinced us all that you're a world class sinner

You're running in a race, where there's never any winners

What do you believe in and what do people see in you?

You got a bad reputation, you're a wild sensation

Your ego's on the front line and your pride's on stage

You got a bad reputation with no hesitation

Will you take the young ones with you on your way down to the grave?

Ain't nothing new about what you're going through, no

It's the same old theme, of the bad boy scene

You're in control, but your hands aren't on the wheel

I bet we'll see you at the crossroads trying to make a deal!

But that ain't no deal, it's a long way down

You got a bad reputation, you're a wild sensation

Your ego's on the front line and your pride's on stage

You got a bad reputation with no hesitation

Will you take the young ones with you on your way down to the grave?

On its way to Duple at Hendon for extensive body corrosion rectification. The use of unprotected square section steel body fabrication had disastrous consequences for Duple and NBC and its subsidiaries pressed for rectification of all its vehicles fitted with this bodywork between 1977 ans 1984. This cost Duple its longstanding reputation and eventual demise.

A challenging line for photography is The Battlefield line; locations for action pictures are few indeed. Balancing this is a reputation for the railway attracting some interesting motive power. This Easter saw The Caley Tank visiting from north of the border. For some reason its Caledonian Blue livery seems popular particularly with young children.

McThomas leaves Market Bosworth with the first train of the day.

Despite Scotland having a reputation for being a cold country... we've not really had significant snowfall over the last few years... certainly not in the part I live. Well we made up for it this year... snow means fun... snow means sledging... young or old :-)

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134 has earned a demonstrable reputation in 2024 thus far and seems to offer everything considered fit to run a road train as leaders. The seasonal power shortages that seem to become the norm every summer in the wake of the KCS acquisition brought out the thoroughbred workhorses to run road trains once more.

On Friday 5743/2283 brought in a CWR train into the GTA, quickly turning over for a 135 in a matter of hours, with 2283 leading and an addition of KCS 4127 facing reverse. The 2283 likely was bad ordered so by sunrise on Saturday 135 got a recrew and their train was left staged on the north main just west of Kennedy. Reporting amongst railfans picked this up and responded appropriately with little enthusiasm, as 5743 was sandwiched and least likely to lead given the available information. What the recrew ultimately did however was wye just 5743 and 2283 together, and the 40 led 2-135 straight to Windsor.

With ACes being a common leader on 134 these days, and no stacks for detroit warranting use of their wye, the set was fully expected to maintain the ACe leader, only that by sunrise on Monday, scanners in Windsor picked up a notable "5743 East" recieve clearance to London, meaning they had delayed their 134 run just to re-wye 5743/2283 again and leave the ACe facing forward. This delay stripped 134's train of their own symbol, running as 2-H92 to London, and then 2-H88 to Toronto, but by all means the traffic was an authentic 134.

ET Seton park in Toronto housed the northernmost-facing trackage into Toronto, bearing 190° South or 10° North on the map. A respectable trestle bridge validates the pursuit of the more ideal sunlight for afternoon eastbounds on a sunny day, and with Leaside being a common holding location before battling the grade to Toronto Yard, delays often add extra time for the sun to come around. 421 and 101 parading out of Toronto on the north and H11 working the south, added an extra 30 minutes before RTC took H11's light and got 2H88 cleared to McCowan. This being the only desired location in the GTA for shooting such eastbounds, half-a-dozen railfans gathered at Eglinton Ave to watch 134 traverse the West Don River.