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The building with the impressive roof on the left is the Yantai Railway Station. In the right background is the CIMC Raffles shipyard with four offshore drilling rigs under construction. The taller of the two gantry cranes is "Taisun" (泰山 tàishān), the World's largest gantry crane with a lifting capacity of 20,000 metric tonnes. Taken from the viewing platform of the Yantai Lighthouse.
Stitched panorama from 18 photos, taken at 112 mm focal length (35mm equivalent). When doing panoramas with telephoto focal lengths, one always ends up stitching many images. Horizontal field of view is about 160°. Size reduced for upload. To see all the details: XXL view definitely is a must for this image.
Re-edited and re-posted archive shot.
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Peyto Lake, Banff National Park.
It was an overcast and rainy morning so we were able to bypass the main parking lot and head to an upper lot to reduce the amount of time of the hike to get to this spot off a small dirt trail. This rock outcropping is another 15-20min or so from the main viewpoint and the views are stunning from here. I met an Australian photographer at this spot and we swapped portraits of each other from a top of one of the rock ledges. This one is without either of us in it. I like how it shows the run off from the mountain snow through the rock and mud and into the lake. This glacial migration is considered rock flour. This was our second stop on the Icefields Parkway.
The fresh, recently opened leaves of a Ginko tree on my client's property, which I park beside.
I love spring! New life and growth, the warmer weather, seeing the sun again and the influx and activity of bird life...
Seeing the tiny, new Ginko leaves are no exception. I have often noted how beautiful the leaf structure is, and with the lighter shade of spring green, this year I finally attempted to capture it in a captivating way!
I recently found out that the Ginko leaf is also medicinal. Ginkgo biloba is rich in antioxidants, can reduce inflammation, benefit heart health, brain function, and eye health, etc..
I continue to be juggling more in life than I ideal, and find it hard to find time for one of my favourite past-times: enjoying your shots on Flickr!! I am hoping the load will feel lighter when I finish homeschooling in a week or so.
Happy belated Mother's Day and Father's Day!!
Please don't use this image on websites, blogs, etc. without my permission.
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🎧 fleetwood mac → songbird ❥
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♥ kunglers » Sayuri earrings @cosmopalitan [¹] //new//
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earrings (l,r)
texture hud w/6 crystals 1 [top], 6 crystals 2 [bottom]
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shown with:
ears » ava ears - ivory
freckles » ava freckles (a) 50%
♥ tuus » fleur 3.1-x ash v1.0 shape [lel. evo-x] //new// soon!
♥ lelutka » evo-x fleur head-fleur 3.1 [bom] ⁰ //update//
shown with:
eyes » evo-x 3.1
teeth » 3.1
new in the 3.1 evo-x release
hud updates includes:
≕ evolution classic heads have now been updated to 3.1.
≕ evo and evo x toggle buttons available across
all heads.
≕ options to blend or mask lashes have been updated.
≕ save slots have been removed for eye socket, lashes,
hd brows, hd eyelids, and hd lips and replaced with
a new, standalone style hud.
≕ 6 new eyes have been added for a total of 18 eyes.
≕ 2 new eye brows have been added for a total of 6 eye brows.
≕ 2 new eye shadows have been added for a total of 8
eye shadows.
≕ alpha mode has been added to the lip area. now when you
use the mask option, you will be able to manipulate
how much of your lipstick will show.
≕ layer materials (none) and hd complex toggle buttons
have been added under settings:
≏ clicking hd complex removes materials from
hd brows, both hd eye shadow layers, lashes, eye sockets
≏ clicking hd lips removes materials from the hd lips
≏ note: when materials are removed, the glossiness (if any)
on these layers will be removed.
≏ note: use the repair materials button (if necessary) to fix any
unresolved materials issues
tip: removing materials is useful to eliminate hair/head alpha
interaction (if hair has materials enabled), leaving
your head layers, alpha clipping free.
scripts updates:
≕ scripts have been polished to reduce lag, and make
the hud and heads operate smoother and respond faster.
additional 3.1 head details
≕ see all of the female and male evo-x heads: lelutka sl
≕ ready to buy? head over to the lelutka mainstore now.
≕ questions? see the faq for evo and evo-x
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. anatomy, makeup and hair .
stelthic » verge hair
maitreya » lara v5.3 base + petite v1.0 addon
[glam affair] » body skin [maitreya ivory]
tone 2 » ubu nature shadows vineyard colors for evo x
tone 2 » sweet lips for evo x
. accessories .
dead doll » rya hairband
. setup .
lelutka » axis hud face [head, neck, eyes]
lumipro » lumipro 18
. endnotes .
⁰[bom] → see: bakes on mesh by jeremy linden
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IORY 1 year ago looked completely different than it does now, the yellow SD60s took over quite quickly and it's definitely reduced my reasons to photograph the railroad, but sometimes you just end up doing it anyways out of boredom.
numerous studies highlight the positive effects of the forest on the human body:
a walk in the forest strengthens the immune system and reduces stress hormones.
Fusion between 2 different instruments Orion 254/1000 f3.9 astrograph, Ultra optics with 1/10 lambda correction and Asi 294pro.
12 "Truss RC telescope reduced to 1790
Celestron 80/600 guide tube with Asi Zwo 224
Moravian G2 8300 camera with internal wheel
Purple loosestrife is a wetland plant native to Europe and Asia that was brought to North America in the early 19th century. It was likely introduced when its seeds were included in soil used as ballast in European sailing ships and discarded in North America. [...]. Purple loosestrife has now naturalized and spread across Canada and the northern United States. It can be found in wet meadows, river floodplains and damp roadsides. Wikipedia
Since it was brought to North America, purple loosestrife has become a serious invader of wetlands, roadsides and disturbed areas. The plant forms dense stands with thick mats of roots that can extend over vast areas. The stands reduce nutrients and space for native plants and degrade habitat for wildlife. Each plant can grow as many as 30 flowering stems that can produce up to 2.7 million seeds each year. The tiny seeds are easily spread by water, wind, wildlife and humans.
Lost Lagoon, Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada
🎧 celtic ladies → greensleeves ❥
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≕ see the product and details
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package includes:
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≕ texture hud w/6 ribbon, 6 color options
≕ see the product and details
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package includes:
≕ 60 hd appliers [plain,4 different cuts w/12 tones]
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≕ plus 4 add-ons scars and sratches
≕ see the product and details
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♥ tuus » kaya 3.1 lizy v1.0 [shape] //new// maybe soon
♥ lelutka » evo-x head-kaya 3.1 //new// 🎅
≕ 3.1 evo-x release and hud updates include:
≕ evo and evo x toggle buttons available across
all heads.
≕ options to blend or mask lashes have been updated.
≕ save slots have been removed for eye socket, lashes,
hd brows, hd eyelids, and hd lips and replaced with
a new, standalone style hud.
≕ 6 new eyes have been added for a total of 18 eyes.
≕ 2 new eye brows have been added for a total of 6 eye brows.
≕ 2 new eye shadows have been added for a total of 8
eye shadows.
≕ alpha mode has been added to the lip area. now when you
use the mask option, you will be able to manipulate
how much of your lipstick will show.
≕ layer materials (none) and hd complex toggle buttons
have been added under settings:
≏ clicking hd complex removes materials from
hd brows, both hd eye shadow layers, lashes, eye sockets
≏ clicking hd lips removes materials from the hd lips
≏ note: when materials are removed, the glossiness (if any)
on these layers will be removed.
≏ note: use the repair materials button (if necessary) to fix any
unresolved materials issues
tip: removing materials is useful to eliminate hair/head alpha
interaction (if hair has materials enabled), leaving
your head layers, alpha clipping free.
scripts updates:
≕ scripts have been polished to reduce lag, and make
the hud and heads operate smoother and respond faster.
≕ for indepth technical details see the faq for evo and evo-x
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. anatomy, hair, and makeup .
ag. » luminous eyes - aqua
tram » k1208 hair(b) @c88 [¹] //new//
[glam affair] » lizy layer c [lelutka evox,fair]
≕ available for l$0 w/group tag until → dec.24th, 2021! 🎅
maitreya » mesh body lara 5.3
glam affair » body skin [maitreya, fit, fair]
omega system » installer - lelutka
. scene .
dats » white wood panel texture set 1466 gen 2 [p8]
hive » fluffy spring rug [fatpack,white]
[rezz room] » german shepherd puppy (companion)
diversion » ladder [rez version]
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+half-deer+ » fairytale fireplace [fatpack, pink flame]
+half-deer+ » fireplace tools [fatpack, silver]
+half-deer+ » peacock fireplace screen [fatpack, silver]
. setup .
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A strong dairy barn stands ready to do what it once did but instead now houses goats. Once we reach a certain stage in life, our life's work is replaced by something else, usually with us playing a reduced role.
Buckpool and Fens Pool Local Nature Reserve
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///thin.spill.bravo
The Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) is a large, widespread wild goose species native to North America, easily recognizable by its black head and neck with a distinctive white chinstrap. It is found near freshwater areas like ponds, lakes, and marshes, and is well adapted to urban environments.
Key Characteristics
Appearance:
They have a brown body, a black head and neck, white cheek patches, and a black beak and legs. Males and females have similar plumage, though males are slightly larger.
Size:
They typically range from 75 to 110 cm in length, with a wingspan of 1.5 to 1.8 meters.
Diet:
Canada geese are primarily herbivores, or plant-eaters, using their serrated bills to graze on grasses, leaves, roots, seeds, and grains. They will also feed on aquatic vegetation and occasionally small insects or fish.
Behavior:
They are social birds that form large, noisy flocks. They are known for being very territorial and can become aggressive if they feel their nests or young are threatened, hissing and charging at perceived dangers.
Habitat and Distribution:
While native to North America, the Canada goose was introduced to Europe (including the UK) in the 17th century as an ornamental bird and has since established widespread populations there. They prefer open, grassy areas near water, which provides a safe escape route from predators.
Migration:
Canada geese are well-known for their seasonal migrations, often flying in a distinctive V-shaped formation that helps conserve energy by reducing wind resistance. The front position is rotated among the flock members as the lead bird tires.
However, not all populations are migratory. In areas with mild climates and consistent food sources (such as urban parks and agricultural fields in the US and UK), many populations have become non-migratory or sedentary year-round residents.
Reproduction:
Canada geese typically form monogamous pair bonds, often mating for life. The female incubates a clutch of around five eggs in a nest built near water, while the male stands guard. Goslings (baby geese) hatch with their eyes open and are able to walk and swim within 24 hours. Both parents lead and protect the goslings, which may form "gang broods" with other families.
Die Blüte hat 5 Kronblätter und viele Staubblätter. Viele Insekten bis hin zum Rosenkäfer mögen die blühende Brombeere.
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As usual, another night of star trails - but this time I wanted a blend of techniques in a single frame.
I added a bit of life to this abandoned Dodge bus using basic light-painting to bring out the interior glow and highlight the details.
The foreground (bus + landscape) is made from 8 stacked exposures to reduce noise:
ISO 800 / f/2.8 / 75 sec
The star trails are created from 1,200 photos, combined with StarStax:
ISO 800 / f/2.8 / 5 sec / 5 sec interval
In total, the sky exposure adds up to 3 hours and 20 minutes, until clouds finally rolled in and I had to stop shooting.
you can buy this photo as a print on my shop
www.etsy.com/listing/4410850854/the-magic-bus-framed-poster
or a digital file for self print
Ladybower was built between 1935 and 1943 by the Derwent Valley Water Board to supplement the other two reservoirs in supplying the water needs of the East Midlands. It took a further two years to fill (1945). The dam differs from the Howden Reservoir and Derwent Reservoir in that it is a clay-cored earth embankment, and not a solid masonry dam. Below the dam is a cut-off trench 180 feet (55 m) deep and 6 feet (1.8 m) wide filled with concrete, stretching 500 feet (150 m) into the hills each side, to stop water leaking round the dam. The dam wall was built by Richard Baillie and Sons, a Scottish company. The two viaducts, Ashopton and Ladybower, needed to carry the trunk roads over the reservoir were built by the London firm of Holloways, using a steel frame clad in concrete. The project was delayed when the Second World War broke out in 1939, making labour and raw materials scarce. But construction was continued due to the strategic importance of maintaining supplies. King George VI, accompanied by Queen Elizabeth, formally opened the reservoir on 25 September 1945.
During the 1990s the wall was raised and strengthened to reduce the risk of over-topping in a major flood. The original dam wall contains 100,000 tons of concrete, over one million tons of earth and 100,000 tons of clay for the core. The upstream face is stone faced. Materials were brought to the site on the Derwent Valley Water Board's own branch line and their sidings off the main line in the Hope Valley.
The dam's design is unusual in having two totally enclosed bellmouth overflows (locally named the "plugholes") at the side of the wall. These are stone and of 80 feet (24 m) diameter with outlets of 15 feet (4.6 m) diameter. Each discharges via its own valve house at the base of the dam. The overflows originally had walkways around them but they were dismantled many years ago. The bell mouths are often completely out of the water and are only rarely submerged, often after heavy rainfall or flooding.
When seeing is reduced to / separation of elements / and the whole assembly tumbles to pieces.
(wood, metal, paper, carton and paint)
day 2 of the monsoons. At least we don't have the wind today. The dog keeps whining to go out, then puts her nose out of the door and comes straight back in. So looks like a day to catch up on some paperwork - whoopeeeee!
Object: WR134 (October 2024)
WR 134 is a variable Wolf-Rayet star located in the constellation of Cygnus. It is surrounded by a faint bubble nebula blown by the intense radiation and high velocity winds from the star. It is 5.25 times the radius of our own sun, but due to a temperature over 63,000 K it is 400,000 times as luminous as the Sun.
- Other designations - V1769 Cygni, BD+35° 4001, HD 191765, WR 134, HIP 99377, SAO 69541
- Distance: 6000 light years
Details:
- Acquisition Date: 10/05/2024 to 10/08/2024
- Location: Western Massachusetts, USA
- Imaging Camera: QHY600PH-M -10°C - Mode 1(High Gain) Offset:15 Gain:56
- Telescope: Celestron EdgeHD 11 Celestron 11" Edge HD @f/7
- Focal reducer: Celestron .7x Focal Reducer, for 11 HD
- Mount: Astro-Physics AP1100 w/GTO4
- Guide scope: Celestron Off Axis Guider
- Guide Camera: ASI174m mini
- Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5, Sequence Generator Pro, PixInsight 1.8 Ripley, Aries Astro Pixel Processor
Filters:
- Chroma Ha 3nm 50mm
- Chroma OIII 3nm 50mm
Exposure Times:
- Hydrogen Alpha (Ha): 27 x 10min. (270min) bin 1x1
- Oxygen III (OIII):25 x 10min. (250min) bin 1x1
Total Exposure:520min. (8.67hr)
Sky Quality:
-Magnitude: 19.71
-Bortle Class 5
-1.41 mcd/m^2 Brightness
-1234.6 ucd/m^2 Artificial Brightness
Object: Cederblad 214 (2024) (SHO Palette)
Ced 214 or Cederblad 214 is an emission nebula contained within the larger star forming complex called NGC 7822 in the northern part of the constellation of Cepheus. It contains the star cluster Berkley 59 whose stars illuminate the nebula. It is estimated to be about 3000 light years away from Earth. The area also contains many dark nebulae listed below.
Lynds Dark Nebulae (LDN):
- LDN 1267
- LDN 1269
- LDN 1270
- LDN 1271
- LDN 1272
- LDN 1275
Details:
- Acquisition Date: 10/12/2024 to 10/24/2024
- Location: Western Massachusetts, USA
- Imaging Camera: QHY600PH-M -10°C - Mode 1(High Gain) Offset:15 Gain:56
- Telescope: Celestron EdgeHD 11 Celestron 11" Edge HD @f/7
- Focal reducer: Celestron .7x Focal Reducer, for 11 HD
- Mount: Astro-Physics AP1100 w/GTO4
- Guide scope: Celestron Off Axis Guider
- Guide Camera: ASI174m mini
- Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5, Sequence Generator Pro, PixInsight 1.8 Ripley, Aries Astro Pixel Processor
Filters:
- Chroma Ha 3nm 50mm
- Chroma OIII 3nm 50mm
- Astrodon SII 3nm 50mm
Exposure Times:
- Hydrogen Alpha (Ha): 40x 10min. (400min) bin 1x1
- Oxygen III (OIII):20 x 10min. (200min) bin 1x1
- Sulfur II (SII):20 x 10min. (200min) bin 1x1
Total Exposure:800min. (13.33hr)
Sky Quality:
-Magnitude: 19.71
-Bortle Class 5
-1.41 mcd/m^2 Brightness
-1234.6 ucd/m^2 Artificial Brightness
The CANOPEE left Bremen on July 4 bound for Montoir, FR. She sailed down the Weser under engine power. Only when she reached the estuary of the Weser into the North Sea near Bremerhaven the sails were hoisted.
The CANOPEE is a RoRo ship that was specially developed for the transportation of the European Ariane 6 launcher. The special feature of this ship is a sail system that supplements the regular propulsion system. Sails with a height of 30 meters and a sail area of 363 m² each can be hoisted on four masts. The sails are designed to drastically reduce fuel consumption.
Here I am standing on the edge of Lake Michigan during a polar vortex. The wind and blowing snow made it nearly impossible to get one shot without snow completely covering my lens. But somehow I managed to get a few. The sun was trying to shine thru the clouds at sunset. Snow squalls come and go making a very dramatic stormy feel to it.
A fence I used once before. I use it again to christen a new lens, and because the fence pickings ain't so good in our neighborhood. Is anyone running fence tours?
HFF to all: Looking forward to seeing everyone's handiwork.
Sap house where the volunteer's boil the sap until it is reduced to maple syrup. Around 40 gallons of sap,,,sometimes 20 to 60 gallons of sap, are evaporated down to one gallon and a 67% to 68% sugar level is reached. Volunteers at Pioneer Village at Caesar Creek Lake burn firewood to boil the sap. The syrup is used in a fund raising pancake breakfast. A lot of hours and a lot of work.
Four 6,000 horsepower Electro-Motive Division SD90MAC-H locomotives, along with EMD’s test car, head up to East Portal, Colorado, for some high-altitude testing on January 30, 1998. Leading the way is EMD No. 8504, decked out in a special scheme for EMD’s 75th anniversary that was later affectionately nicknamed “Shamu.” The other three SD90MAC-Hs that are fully painted for Union Pacific are Nos. 8505, 8502 and 8503 (west to east). After some stationary testing at both East Portal and Plainview, the four will be further tested on tonnage between Denver and the Moffat Tunnel. Today, the locomotives are gone, reduced to scrap in 2009.
Mimosa before the rain.
According to the government, my area is downgraded from severe drought to a moderate drought. I would love the powers-that-be to come look at my creek. It is reduced to a path of puddles, even after the rain. And our 110F / 43C temps didn't help matters. But hey, the government is always right, right?
Europhenix liveried 37611 slows for a signal check at Beck Foot before getting looped at Grayrigg to allow faster traffic to pass. The tractor is dragging Transpennine 397005 running as 5N32 Kilmarnock - Longsight.
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Sunset in Vicksburg, Mississippi Near 32.3523, -90.8831
January 30, 2009
This is a redux of this picture: www.flickr.com/photos/jimfrazier/3625154218/ Mostly a change in tones - reduced the warm tones on the concrete but retained on the cable.
COPYRIGHT 2009,2023 by JimFrazier All Rights Reserved. This may NOT be used for ANY reason without written consent from Jim Frazier.
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Some people say that landscape photography is relaxing. I agree with this to a certain extent, but if you challenge yourself to get out in harsh conditions, this pastime is anything but relaxing. Having just been battered by a snowstorm, I tried to work fast in order to compose an image of the clearing weather front. A blanket of cloud was moving across the frame very rapidly from right to left, with the sun becoming stronger by the second as it began to emerge into clear sky. I managed to rattle off a couple of frames at the point where the sun was diffused by the passing cloud, therefore reducing the amount of lens flare.
Processing of the image was complicated by the fact that I had mistakenly shot only in jpeg and not RAW. I tried my best to make the most of a contrasty shot, with this image here being my eventual result.
10th July 2016 - Lockheed C-130H Hercules 'CH-08' of the Belgian Air Components 20 Squadron based at Melsbroek Air Base and seen here in the static park at the Royal International Air Tattoo. This particular airframe was retired from the air component on 27th December 2017 with 22,219 flight hours on the clock since delivery in February 1973 and is to be reduced to spares in support of the remaining 10 aircraft of the fleet.
If you look at the Google Street View of Ulm, you'll find this house as it was in 2014. The house is well-maintained, with an American flag flying on the porch. The yard is filled with a happy and vibrant selection of plants, and decorated with various knickknacks and bird baths. But on this rainy day in 2023 the house was abandoned. The yard was overgrown with brown weeds, with a crooked "Price Reduced" sign nearly hidden by a bush. I don't know what happened here, but we can guess. I can easily imagine a scenario, where the original owners were elderly, but they loved and dedicated their lives to this house and its yard. But when they sadly passed on, and there was no one to take care of the house or the property. It was put up for sale, but there were no takers. And then time passed along, as it always does.