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24-07-2013
Madrid
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BRAND SPAIN SERIES
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A view of the Colosseum almost by evening.
The shadows were gathering fast; the crowd of tourists was as noisy as ever and I was trying to take a meaningful capture of the amphitheater- something different from the usual, something telling at least a part of the story of the place; something which was not too similar to a messy, unwilled group shot.
The paragraph of the story of the Colosseum I have chosen is interesting - the shot... well, I hope it is worth the effort.
The fact leaves me gaping every time I think about it: for centuries the inhabitants of Rome (and the Popes as well) has been using the Colosseum as a travertine quarry at their fingertips. They took away stone upon stone from the amphitheater, to reuse them in the construction of other buildings.
In our modern times we stress a lot the issue of recycling, but our sense of history makes us preserving historical heritage, while recycling our contemporary waste. However, so much of what we build and produce - even our architecture - will not be so long-lasting to be part of the history of our posterity :-(.
You can find some interesting information about this story of dismantling the past here.
I have blended three HDR images derived from a 3-bracketing, -1.67 ev/0/+1.67 ev, generated and tonemapped with Luminance HDR 2.4.0 (Mantiuk06, Fattal, and Reinhard05 operators).
Luminance HDR 2.4.0 tonemapping parameters:
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Contrast Mapping factor: 0.24
Saturation Factor: 0.57
Detail Factor: 2.2
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Operator: Fattal
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Saturation: 0.42
Noiseredux: 0
fftsolver: 1
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Operator: Reinhard05
Brightness: 2.0
Chromatic adaptation: 0.91
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Hopefully, where you live there is a place that will take them back, usually the wine store itself. In the US, some other stores have collection bins. Near me, a sports store does (not sure why, except that sports equipment is one of the users of cork in manufacturing)--shoe inner soles, for instance, and walking pole handles. This little box is located in my apartment building, which is why so many corks are collected!
Cork Oak tree plantations, mainly in Portugal and Spain, are threatened by housing development and are disappearing! At least this is the argument I read several years ago. I no longer see that argument. Now the reason given for recycling them seems to be reusing chopped up corks in other products.
"There are companies that collect natural wine corks and then turn them into anything from shoes and bags to flooring. The two biggest companies, ReCork and Cork Forest Conservation Alliance, have drop-off locations, searchable online by zip code."--the web.
In harvesting the cork, the tree is not destroyed, but rather the bark is stripped every decade or so. It grows back, as the tree ages. Plantations have a long life, if cared for.
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On the Ferry back from Dublin, another shoot, during which I took some personal pictures that captured my attention.
What was it here? I guess the colours, neatly ordered?
Whatever it was... trendy!
We'll save the world yet, LOL
With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, M, (* _ *)
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GROUP: LOOKING CLOSE ... ON FRIDAYS
THEME: REUSABLE OR RECYCLED
SUBJECT: CAN
I am aware that the theme is NOT about something to be recycled but as I looked at this can, it says that it was made of recycled material and recycleable.
I respect the work these people do. They have a great role in the recovery of many wastes that we see as garbage. At the same time, they are free-spirited people who have managed to be their own boss.
Aerial view of a large metal recycling operation at the Port of Richmond. A large number of trucks were being loaded at this time for a short trip to a large cargo ship which will transport the massive quantity of metals to Asia.
There is often a 30 - 50 ft high mountain of metal here. I was surprised to find so much less here this time around. Maybe it was already loaded on the cargo ship.
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AWS Recycling Ltd is a leading waste management company registered under the ISO 14001 accreditation.
With contracts throughout the West Midlands. Their team are here to help with the ever-growing recycling requirements of all their customers.
AWS Ltd offers all aspects of waste management in the work place, with total business recycling that ensures the efficient and environmentally friendly way to dispose of all waste materials.
AWS is an independently owned company enabling them to offer their customers the best prices and contracts in such a competitive market. With over 25 years experience of working within the waste industry we have expert knowledge and advice on waste management solutions.
A.W.S Recycling Ltd (the ‘Organisation’) recognises the importance of environmental protection and is committed to operating its business responsibly and in compliance with all environmental regulations, legislation and approved codes of practice relating to civil and construction engineering and the Organisation’s overall business activities.
They work in partnership with organisations to offer the most efficient waste management solution. They ensure they have a full understanding of requirements, and deliver on their promises. Their responsibility to their customers is more than just a waste collection service; they endeavour to meet all needs, from providing the solutions, collecting and disposing/recycling of waste, to also providing reports of waste and recycling figures.
Leica M4-P, Voigtlander Color Skopar 35mm f2.5, Ilford Hp5 - Developed in Ilfosol 3 (11min@20C), hyperfocal -
This is one of the scene's I remember really clear! I saw him kicking a bottle accros the street, and then he shouted something to his mom in french. This was my signal to aim my camera at him. Then he jumped. I can't remember if he even landed,... I just walked away re-checking my camera settings to see if I had it. For the next 5 minutes I must have drove my girlfriend mad talking about this shot. :-)
So If you have seen any flat bottles in Avignon, it has probably been this kid.
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Seen on the wall of the Long Island City workshop of Recycle-a-Bicycle at 46th Ave and 5th street. Recycle-A-Bicycle is a part of Bike New York! Through innovative programs such as Earn-A-Bike, Green Jobs Training Programs, High School Internships, Recycled Arts Workshops, Summer Youth Employment Program, and Kids Ride Club, Recycle-A-Bicycle has been dedicated to the health, development, stewardship, and empowerment of NYC youth for more than 20 years. In the past year alone, more than 1,000 RAB youth collectively refurbished 500 bicycles, pedaled 24,000 miles, and burned 1,750,000 calories. On average, RAB salvaged 1,800 bicycles each year from the waste stream, diverting a total of 45,000 pounds of waste from NYC’s landfills. Every purchase from Bike New York’s Recycle-A-Bicycle Shop directly supports their education programs.
The Danforth, a.k.a. Greektown, is one of Toronto's most popular neighbourhoods for entertainment with its numerous restaurants, pubs, cafes, and patios.
With garbage or recycling set out (alternate Tuesday evenings) for Wednesday collection, I have always thought restaurants should offer a discount to Tuesday diners.
This week is recycling - less unpleasant than garbage week which can really stink. Patio pollution?
This caught my eye as wandered along the Thames path, and i thought a perfect scene to give my 10 stopper an airing from its box. These are the conveyors from a concrete recycling facility, whereby ships take on board used concrete from demolished buildings that has been crushed into ballast for use within foundations for new structures….money for old rope my grandad would have said!
One needs to be recycled, either astroid miner of Donnager class for my next project.. love them both... can’t make my mind up😩
Fungus growing on a fallen ponderosa pine - Mogollon Rim, Coconino National Forest, Arizona
{ L } Lightbox view is best
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This recycling unit is an unscripted prop to add flavor to any cyberpunk or sci-fi build.
Out now on MP: marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Apex-Recycling-Unit/23488919