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It is not at all easy to get close enough to a dragonfly for a good shot. Observing them for some time helps, because after flying a round they tend to come back to the same spot. Here I was sitting for some time motionless until this one came back to its place on a dry leaf, where it remained sitting for about 30 seconds.
I held my camera with stretched-out arms in front of me and took aim with the camera's LCD in "life view" mode (which, unfortunately, is not a very reliable method in plain sunlight). Autofocus was set to continuous mode. The 105 mm lens helps to keep some distance from the shy insect. When I took this shot, the distance was perhaps a little less than one meter. The 36 megapixels of the Nikon D800 give you enough reserve for enlargement, which makes the dragonfly look closer than it actually was.
In addition to sunlight I used a Sigma EM-140 DG ring flash. Using a small aperture f/20 helps to get one shot with optimal focus with "only" five to ten attempts. But choosing the aperture too small would actually decrease sharpness due to diffraction. Moreover, a small aperture gives often gives you too many details in the background. Here I used photoshop to reduce background detail with a Gaussian blur.
I awoke to a glow on the eastern horizon, so I hopped out of bed, threw my camera gear in the car, and 10-minutes later, was at Lava Butte.
1997 Pre-facelift Nissan Micra K11
Here seen in Durham on 25th September 2021
This car has only covered 35,000 Miles (56327 KM) From brand new
I believe this was the very last all Nissan-Nissan that was designed before Renault took them over and it is without a doubt one of the most reliable mass-produced cars that have ever been manufactured.
Thank you Nissan for this little gem of a car.
I have owned two of these with ZERO breakdowns and ZERO fail to starts.
The more naff unnecessary "Electronic sh1t" you put on a car the more unreliable it becomes.
I prefer function over frivolity
This car does what it says on the tin ..Gets you from A to B
Back in the 1970s L&N power was pretty common on the West Point Route through Opelika, with run through trains 213/214 bridging the gap in L&N rails from Atlanta to Montgomery. Fifty years later CSX's "heritage mullet" tries to recreate a little bit of one of those scenes of the past leading M605 through downtown on a summer afternoon.
The Johnson City Brewery poses as a fantastic photo opportunity as a reflection of old architecture, anchored within the shadow of the Clinchfield main riding over the valley atop Boones Creek Trestle. It's New Years Eve and were positioned down below a little after noon as M652 makes a mad dash from Erwin to Kingsport, led by CSX's rendition of the Old Reliable. The Clinchfield really combat some tough terrain when constructing their railroad, however this middle-ground portion of the line is largely open terrain where crews can throttle up and lay the wheels to the steel. For the remainder of the evening, we let the L&N carry us out of 2025 on the high iron of the CRR.
Eden Blair
Reliable Source
Yes, I did get the other twin.
She is the third of the three dolls arriving together.
A sporty and reliable two-seater civilian spacecraft. Perfect for hobby pilots and weekend star-trippers.
The design has remained nearly unchanged for decades. Spare parts are readily available making it a good model to learn some DIY spaceship repair and modding skills. Famously sturdy and dependable, Sunfox enthusiasts half-jokingly claim that you could find one drifting in an asteroid belt iced-over and missing an engine, fill the fuel tank and drive it home. Indeed, seeking out and refurbishing these classic ships is a rewarding hobby (and lucrative business) for many.
I originally designed this MOC in Bricklink Studio, but thought it was cool enough to be worth ordering the parts to build in real plastic. I'm immensely proud of this creation, I think it's the coolest Lego spaceship I've built!
And yes, it is very swooshable :)
Reliable Equipment Co., Michigan, Peterbilt 379 (RP 8013) on Cambridge Street, Boston, Massachusetts in May 2001.
A guy riding on a motorized magic carpet gets caught at Cass Ave in Westmont, IL by a inbound Metra train during the 2015 Holly Days parade. This and a few other of these magic carpets participated in the parade.
Sakib Al Hasan, the Bangladeshi Cricket team captain is one reliable person. The whole country can count on him to deliver the goods.
Today with the start of the world cup, the country probably relies on him more than anybody else!
Took this a couple of weeks back when my friend Tamim Iqbal called me during their practice sessions!
Chittagong Divisional stadium,Bangladesh.
This lone Great Egret spends the summer in a small pond at HIgh Park in Toronto every year. I probably first noticed him/her about 10 years ago. I suppose it might be a different bird, but I have never seen a mate or young ones.
Model:
Yuri (Eden Reliable Source)
Model:
Kumi (Lilith Unknown Source)
Fashion credits:
fur jacket: The Industry Queen of Heart
Model:
Eden Reliable Source
Fashion credits:
jumpsuit: Rayna Eye Candy restyled by me
sweater: Barbie Fashionistas
boots: Momoko
Reliable Auto Body & Towing Service of Bedford Hills, NY operates this 2015 Peterbilt/Jerr-Dan 16 ton as Truck # 2.
My intentions with this photograph were to demonstrate the vibrant and dependable personality of the model. Such symbolism can be seen in the rainbow planks that cascade their body. Vibrant color is a perfect delivery system for the idea of a youthful, fun, and carefree personality. However, the firmness of the wood planks that they wear signify their durability, that they can bear weight and pressure while maintaining such vitality.
Historic Arms, not used by state institutions.
Right: Master of Arms of the Dukes of Württemberg, in gold three black deer antler above the other
• Left: Dukes of Swabia, in black gold 3, border lion (actually originally Leopards) superimposed. It is the old coat of arms of the Hohenstaufen, the former dukes of Swabia.
Grafschaft Württemberg, in Gold drei schwarze Hirschstangen übereinander
'Furchtlos und treu' ...
der Leitspruch, der erstmals 1817 auf dem Wappen des Königreichs Württemberg auftauchte.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6nigreich_W%C3%BCrttemberg#/m...
Auch das aktuelle Motto des VfB Stuttgart.
Bild verballhornte es zu:
Der VfB 2014: Mutlos und scheu!
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Württemberg (in Gold drei schwarze Hirschstangen), und drei staufische Löwen
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Origin of the Country's Name:
Der Name "Württemberg" geht auf das frühere, bis 1918 regierende Herrschergeschlecht der Herzöge von Württemberg zurück, die ihren Namen auf die Burg Wirtemberg (in Stuttgart-Rotenberg gelegen) zurückführen. Mit der Erhebung des Herzogtums zum Kürfürstentum im Jahre 1803, wurde die Schreibweise des Landes offiziell von "Wirtemberg" in "Württemberg" abgeändert. The name "Württemberg" goes back to the former – until 1918 ruling – dynasty of the Dukes of Württemberg. Their name has its roots in the Castle Wirtemberg (located in Stuttgart-Rotenberg).
With the elevation of the Duchy to an Electorate in 1803, the name of the country was officially changed from "Wirtemberg" to "Württemberg".
Manchmal wird statt "Württemberg" der Name "Schwaben" verwendet, was auf den hier lebenden deutsche Stamm der Schwaben zurück geht. Sometimes is used instead of "Württemberg", the name "Swabia" ("Schwaben"). This points out the the here living German tribe of the "Swabians".
Löwe: ?
drei Löwen, das Wappen der Staufer, die bis zu ihrem Aussterben im 13. Jahrhundert Herzöge von Schwaben gewesen waren.
Mit dieser Symbolik machte König Friedrich seinen Anspruch auf die Nachfolge der Staufer als Herrscher Schwabens deutlich; er nannte sich zunächst „Fürst zu Schwaben“.
Die Gestaltung des Wappens, in der zwei goldene Schildhälften aneinander stießen, wurde von Wappenkundlern oft kritisiert.
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Die Gestaltung des Wappens war von dem Wunsch geleitet gewesen, den beibehaltenen
Landesfarben Schwarz-Rot
auch im Wappen Geltung zu verschaffen.
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Weltweit bekannt dürfte das Wappen des Automobilherstellers Porsche sein, welches das nach 1922 gültige Landeswappen mit dem Stadtwappen des Firmensitzes Stuttgart verbindet und seit 1953 in Gebrauch ist.[12] Beispielhaft für die Verwendung württembergischer Symbolik durch Sportvereine seien die Hirschstangen im Logo des VfB Stuttgart genannt.
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Wappen: Es wird einfacher!
Richtungsumkehr: Das württembergische Wappen wird nicht mehr komplizierter, sondern einfacher. Gott sei Dank, 1817 wurde es unter König Wilhelm von Württemberg mit Dekret vom 30.12.1817 verschlankt! Und Wilhelm I. nannte sich nur noch "König von Württemberg". Die ganzen kleineren Felder flogen auf einmal in einem gewaltigen heraldischen Befreiungsschlag aus dem Schild. Übrig blieb nur das, was im 8. Wappen der Herzschild war: Ein gespaltener Schild unter einem Helm mit Königskrone:
•rechts: Stammwappen der Herzöge von Württemberg, in Gold drei schwarze Hirschstangen übereinander
•links: Herzöge von Schwaben, in Gold 3 schwarze, schreitende Löwen (eigentlich ursprünglich Leoparden) übereinander. Es handelt sich um das alte Wappen der Hohenstaufen, der einstigen Herzöge von Schwaben.
Ganz einfach die Geschichte der Württemberger in kondensierter Form: Ein kleines Grafenhaus diente einst unter den staufischen Herzögen und wurde zu Königen. Das Wappen hatte bis 1918 (Abdankung von König Wilhelm II. von Württemberg) Bestand.
The days of a bus between York and Harrogate are over, except the odd dalesbus service on a weekend. The history of transdev York No 582 YX19ONV needs no explaining though !
Unfortunately this week another independent Renfrewshire bus operator Reliable Buses, Johnstone ceased trading. Always an interesting fleet for me from their early Transit and Sherpas to latterly their varied fleet of ageing Mercs. This is one of the last vehicles used on schools P489TGA new to Clyde Coast, Ardrossan
Brighton & Hove R221HCD(7221) Is seen here still going strong in 2016 looking a little lost in Haywards Heath on a route learning run..
52 weeks of 2017
Week #20 ~ Hot
when cold and flu strike.... hot whiskey to the rescue.... lemons, cloves, whiskey and honey (or sugar), you can't beat it!
note to self.... learn how to do steam/smoke!
Sometimes even when equipment that is only about 10 years old kicks the can during rush hour, it will take a 48 year old locomotive that has been in passenger service within New Jersey for its entire career to rescue it. After the air compressor on a PL42AC failed, train 1173 was crippled and unable to move, coming to a stop at BJ Tower in Rutherford. One of the thirteen former CNJ GP40PH-2s, 4105, was sent out with the RELAY-4 crew piloting it to Rutherford in order to attach to 1173's train from the east end and drag it back to Hoboken. Although the 4105 is restricted to non-revenue service, its legacy in passenger service still lives on as a protect unit.
BUS 18 PLAN TO TRANSFORM WEST YORKSHIRE BUS SERVICES
24 March 17
West Yorkshire bus services that are more reliable, easier to use, customer focused and better for the environment are the key aims of the Bus 18 initiative launched today.
Brought together by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, we are working together with the county’s other major bus operators, First West Yorkshire and Transdev, as well as the Association of Bus Operators in West Yorkshire (ABOWY) to improve bus services and encourage more people to use them.
At today’s launch a number of pledges designed to achieve this were announced.
To make buses easier to use, the number of service changes will be reduced, the issues affecting punctuality on five key routes addressed and passenger information improved, including during disruptions.
Signing up to the ECOStars scheme, which provides recognition, guidance and advice on operational best practice to operators of goods vehicles, buses, coaches and commercial vehicle fleets will help reduce fuel consumption and harmful emissions on local roads.
And, to mark the Bus 18 commitment to better customer satisfaction from today, Friday 24 March any passengers not happy with their bus journey will be able to claim a free travel voucher from either; First West Yorkshire, Arriva Yorkshire or Transdev.
Also, customers can now call a taxi and claim the cost back upon showing a valid receipt from either Arriva Yorkshire, First West Yorkshire, or Transdev if their last bus doesn’t arrive within 20 minutes of the scheduled time.
At today’s launch, West Yorkshire Combined Authority Chair Cllr Keith Wakefield said:
“West Yorkshire Combined Authority is committed to developing a modern, integrated transport network that underpins economic growth, investment and job creation and with almost 180 million journeys made on them in West Yorkshire every year, buses are and will remain a vital element of that network.
“However last year’s countywide consultation and the recent Big Transport Consultation in Leeds showed that people had a number of concerns about local buses, including their punctuality and reliability, levels of customer care, changes to routes and timetables, value-for-money and ticketing.
“I am pleased to see commitments to overcome these issues, combating the costs of congestion on our local economy and improving local air quality being made through Bus 18.”
Jon Croxford, Area Managing Director for Arriva Yorkshire said:
“We are delighted to be part of the Bus 18 partnership. As a bus industry in West Yorkshire, we are committed to making buses easier to use for existing and potential users. Bus 18 will achieve this by delivering a more reliable and stable network, providing improved passenger information and enhancing the range of ticketing options.”
Paul Matthews, Managing Director at First West Yorkshire, said:
“It is our responsibility to reduce emissions on the roads of West Yorkshire and I’m pleased to announce on behalf of the three major bus operators, that we have pledged to introduce more environmentally friendly buses with less emissions to improve air quality by the end of next year.”
Alex Hornby, Chief Executive Officer at Transdev said:
“Transdev is exceptionally proud of its track record of working alongside others to improve bus services in West Yorkshire and beyond, and we continue this approach with the ambitious and deliverable Bus 18 programme.
“This is a fresh opportunity for us and our fellow operators to improve the local bus system with a range of important and effective quick wins, which will make bus travel better for the people of West Yorkshire, and should enable further growth in our local economy.”
As well as the pledges for the future, Bus 18’s members also highlighted some of their achievements so far at today’s launch.
The number of service changes for 2017 has already been reduced and people will be consulted before any major changes take place. A number of new tickets including a Day Saver and Pay As You Go can be used on MCard, which is among the largest travel smartcard schemes outside London.
Information about services and disruption is also being made easier for people to find. Arriva Yorkshire, First West Yorkshire, Transdev, and the Combined Authority’s websites deliver nearly 8.7m page views every month and 750,000 timetables per month are downloaded from www.wymetro.com. Bus 18’s members also have a combination of over 53,000 Twitter followers and over 31,000 Facebook followers.
Bus 18 will continue to build on these pledges and deliver further improvements over the next 18 months.
- See more at: www.arrivabus.co.uk/yorkshire/Latest/bus-18/#sthash.0ryCD...