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Newark North Signal Box on the 5th March 1977, a Great Northern Railway signal box which I can find virtually no information. I suspect it use to control a level crossing until the overbridge behind was built.
Any information on this box gratefully received,
My thanks to "Ingy the Wingy" for the following information.
A Great Northern Railway type 1 design fitted with a 35 lever Rapier 1870 Patent frame that opened on 14/08/1875. The lever frame was replaced by a 40 lever Railway Signal Company frame in 1900 and the signal box closed on the 27th February 1977
Praktica LTL, High Speed Ektachrome
After the grey day, the grey weekend and the grey month we have had so far, a bit of colours will do me some good! Thanks for the colours graciously offered by this Yellow Warbler and its decor!
Had to stand in the middle of the stream to avoid most of the treetrunks but still there are some left in frame.
Zeiss 21/2.8 Milvus
The name Eilean Donan, or island of Donan, is most probably called after the 6th century Irish Saint, Bishop Donan who came to Scotland around 580 AD. There are several churches dedicated to Donan in the area and it is likely that he formed a small cell or community on the island during the late 7th century.
Eilean Donan ruin
The first fortified structure was not built on the island until the early 13th century as a defensive measure, protecting the lands of Kintail against the Vikings who raided, settled and controlled much of the North of Scotland and the Western Isles between 800 and 1266. From the mid 13th century, this area was the quite seperate “Sea Kingdom” of the Lord of the Isles where the sea was the main highway and the power of feuding clan chiefs was counted by the number of men and galleys or “birlinns” at their disposal. Eilean Donan offered the perfect defensive position.
Over the centuries, the castle itself has expanded and contracted in size. The medieval castle was probably the largest, with towers and a curtain wall that encompassed nearly the entire island. The main keep stood on the island’s highest point. Around the end of the 14th century the area of the castle was reduced to about a fifth of its original size and, although the reason is unclear, it probably relates to the number of men required to defend the structure. By the 16th century a hornwork was added to the east wall to offer a firing platform for the newly introduced cannons.Eilean Donan - cannon balls
Eilean Donan also played a role in the Jacobite risings of the 17th and 18th centuries, which ultimately culminated in the castle’s destruction…
In 1719 the castle was garrisoned by 46 Spanish soldiers who were supporting the Jacobites. They had established a magazine of gunpowder, and were awaiting the delivery of weapons and cannon from Spain. The English Government caught wind of the intended uprising and sent three heavily armed frigates The Flamborough, The Worcester, and The Enterprise to quell matters. The bombardment of the castle lasted three days, though met with limited success due to the enormity of the castle walls, which in some places are up to 14 feet thick. Finally, Captain Herdman of The Enterprise sent his men ashore and over-whelmed the Spanish defenders. Following the surrender, the government troops discovered the magazine of 343 barrels of gunpowder which was then used to blow up what had remained from the bombardment…
For the best part of 200 years, the stark ruins of Eilean Donan lay neglected, abandoned and open to the elements, until Lt Colonel John Macrae-Gilstrap bought the island in 1911. Along with his Clerk of Works, Farquar Macrae, he dedicated the next 20 years of his life to the reconstruction of Eilean Donan, restoring her to her former glory. The castle was rebuilt according to the surviving ground plan of earlier phases and was formally completed in the July of 1932.
Information from the Eilean Donan Website.
Texture's and Effect's by William Walton & Topaz.
It's been almost 6 months since my last post. Not for lack of pictures to post, but some combination of writers block and inertia kept me from publishing, as this is not just an act of posting a photo but something of a more immersive outlet for me, the combination of a picture and a story are required to make the act complete.
My father became very ill right around New Years 2025, and gradually succumbed to his illness, passing away only a couple of weeks prior to this photo being taken. I'd almost say his spirit spoke to me one last time through the momentary covering of frost on all the trees around the Ottawa area. I found this particular stand resembling some sort of beautiful script hanging mystically in the air. Unfortunately I can't decipher it, but I take it as a tribute to my late father. The magic of this day in fact helped lift my heart and unblock my writing. A frost-covered tree seems an apt analogy for a life - beautiful, mysterious, and each one as unique as it is ephemeral.
I spent quite a bit of time composing a eulogy for him. I initially did not know what to say but after some time thinking and processing, the words started to come. Though this may be entirely uninteresting to the majority that did not know him I'll copy the eulogy in here anyway as my memorial to him...
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I’d like to say a few words about Bryn, and reflect on what I learned about him and from him as a son
But first I’d like to say some very warm Thank yous:
-To The Almonte United Church and Reverend Heather Kincaid for hosting us in remembrance of Bryns life
-To Bryn and Gayes wonderful Friends LeeAn and Joel, and Michael and Bridgitte for all their help and support, that meant so much to Bryn
-To his Care givers
Susan and PJ and Amber, for helping him and the family through this ordeal and treating him with the utmost compassion and caring
-To his Family
His Wife Gaye, - for her patience, and her constant care and love in these last difficult months but all through their life together. I can honestly say i don’t know a better matched couple than Gaye and Bryn
His brother (my uncle) Bruce who together with his wife Pam welcomed me and my daughter in to their home many, many times when we were homesick at college (at different times of course!)
-To My Sister Zoe, - her nursing experience and sunny disposition were an invaluable comfort for Bryn and for the rest of us
-To My Brothers Adam and Matthew for their unfailing love and support
-And to his Grandchildren for being the absolute joy in his life
Mark Twain said of fatherhood
“When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years."
I have been thinking a lot lately about Bryn’s life and how I would talk about his defining accomplishments
As you can see in his obituary he was tremendously successful in his career in TV and media, and I used to enjoy occasionally hanging around CJOH watching the chaotic action there.
but he was a very self deprecating person and he would downplay that success.
In fact Bryn was quite hard on himself
He tried very hard to keep us from repeating his mistakes.
So as good sons and daughters we listened and then of course found all new mistakes to make.
But I am saddened that he spent so much energy regretting his mistakes..
It is Our Mistakes that humanize us, and are as much part of what defines us as our successes.
But at least he faced those mistakes, and that act of recognition humbled him, and ultimately led him to be a better father, husband and grandfather…made him a better man.
I respected him very much for that, and
i choose to take that as one of the most important lessons i can learn from his life.
I think he would be the first to agree that true success is not measured by career achievements or money, but by the lives we touch along the way.
I think his defining triumph was simply being a kind and gentle soul. I hope Bryn would be proud to see and know just how many lives he touched as evidenced by all those gathered here to honour him today
Frankly I think it amazing that he was able to break out of the rigid mould of his upbringing and I am proud of him for having the courage to strike out on his own path - it couldn’t have been easy for him. But in doing so he showed us by example and through his support that one can follow one’s own heart and become the author and director of one’s own movie.
Father and Son relationships are complicated
Salman Rushdie wrote “At sixteen, you still think you can escape from your father. You aren't listening as his voice speaks through your mouth, you don't see how your gestures already mirror his; You don't hear his whisper in your blood.”
Now there are many things he didn’t pass along to me, and like Salman Rushdie’s character, i too tended to focus on those differences:
-Most obviously - He had a great head of hair [rubs head] which I certainly did not inherit
-He had a paradoxically warm and mischievous sense of humor right up to the end - i was more serious and i can honestly say I was gifted only a fraction of his delightful humor, primarily through his penchant for giving funny voices to our animals
-He had little interest in typical guy things like working on cars or taking slapshots at the local rink
But i realize now that those are trivial things - there are so many more important things I’d like to think I did learn from him:
-His general rebelliousness and disdain for rule following and pompous authority - anyone who’s known him would recognize that gleeful grin as he was getting up to something he wasn’t supposed to
-The art of a well placed f-bomb which i picked up from him at a very early age, and used at highly inappropriate times, and I *know* that secretly delighted him
-A Creative eye and adventurous spirit, and an ability to capture the beauty of the world through a camera lens
-Most importantly, his generosity, his moral duty of service to the community, his genuine kindness, and his love and respect for people and animals of all kinds.
Well, except for cats. He was very much a dog person.
He was very proud of his children and grandchildren and i know we all felt and appreciated his love. The best we can hope to do is strive to follow the beautiful example he left us, we should count ourselves successful to have even a fraction of the impact that he did.
Our very great thanks, and peace and love to you all for being here and showing your support today
Dad, your movie is a wrap now, and it was an f-ing blockbuster man!
Type ll diabetes requires regular monitoring. I have been able to control this disease for over 15 years by diet, exercise and regular monitoring. :)
Ex B&O caboose, no couplers, no trucks, sits close to Martins in Connellsville, Pa. A friend from the area says it also used to be a store that sold CD's. It's in sad shape now.
"A man requires but eight liters. A palm, then, equals five men. There are twenty palms out there—one hundred men.”
This is a relatively simple build. The actual scene from the movie is pretty plain, in that the textures are all smooth and tan. Don't get me wrong it is a beautiful scene. I added a lot of my own made up details and textures to try and break up all the tan color. I wanted to keep the build pretty small as well mostly because I do not have that many tan pieces. All around I am pretty happy with it. It isn't my best work and I was feeling kinda stumped on what else I could've added to it, but I still like it. I hope you enjoy!
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Yeah, it's happening, the haters are coming out.
We're Here - Photographs with unreasonably long names
2020.130
Ottawa, Canada
Premièrement j'aimerais vous remercier toutes et tous pour vos merveilleux commentaires, ils sont très appréciés.
Ottawa, Canada.
À voir sur grand écran...
De haut en bas et de gauche à droite.
Voici une première pour moi, un assemblage bien rudimentaire d'images de cette merveilleuse soirée en compagnie de cette magnifique Chouette Lapone. Je me suis lancé dans une nouvelle aventure sur Photoshop... Ce sont mes tout premiers pas sur ce logiciel. Je trouve ça intéressant bien que ça demande beaucoup de pratique...
C'est une séquence d'images en continue d'une chasse alors que le soleil était vraiment très bas et il ne restait que ses lueurs qui traversaient la forêt en arrière-plan....
Ottawa, Canada
To be view on large screen...
Up to down and left to right
First I would like to thank you all for your wonderful comments, they are very much appreciated.
Here is a first for me, a very rudimentary assemblage of images of this wonderful evening in the company of this magnificent Great Gray Owl. I started a new adventure on Photoshop ... Here are my very first steps on this software. I find it interesting although it requires a lot of practice ...
It is a continuous sequence of shots of a hunt when the sun was really very low and there were only its gleams which crossed the forest in the background ....
The ZWO 294mc Pro requires Dark frames, Flat frames are always desired. Bias frames I shoot because I'm supposed to :) But for this capture of M42 I did use any of the calibration frames. I used the RASA 8 which had been shelved for almost 2 years. My goal was just to get it wired up and ready for another night but decided to grab a few frames anyway.
RASA8, ZWO 294mc Pro, AM5 mount. Exposure, 30 secs. 400 captures. Stacked in DeepSkyStacker. Processed in Pixinsight where SCNR was applied 3 times haha! Crop and sig in PScc.
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This shot requires two more people to complete.
No matter how long we waited, no team of four crossed the street together.
So I left it unfinished. Someday the opportunity will come.
I was at Vandalia by the dam waiting on this guy. The high sun was setting in and getting too far around for a northbound. A stack train stopped right in front of me, so I had to race to the car and make a mad dash up I-75 to Troy. I set up just in time to get this Q352 with a dogs brunchfast: KCS SD70MAC/CN SD75i/MP15T/GP15T. The light angle was a bit better here, anyway and wider open.
Thanks to Erik Landrum for the heads up and Rob W for the updates.
Jazz was her zen.
Or was it frozen lemonade?
Something cool for a hot afternoon.
Mindfully enjoying the Joe Gransden Big Band, during the...
Atlanta (Inman Park), Georgia, USA.
28 April 2019.
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In addition to my 9 to 5 job (actually 11 to 7), I do the occasional art show during the summer months. It can be a lot of fun to interact with the public and display my photography. But it is always a lot of work.
In addition to the countless hours actually doing the photography and then the post processing, there are countless more hours devoted to making sure I have plenty of inventory on hand. Needless to say, it is mostly a labor of love. :)
I often get the same questions. One of them is "did you take all these photos?". I can be kind of a sarcastic smartass sometimes, and I what I think to myself and probably have said once or twice is "not on the same day". ;)
Another question I get is "were you underwater for this shot?". It's a reasonable question, and with the Monterey Bay Aquarium nearby, I can understand that some may just want to clarify if I was SCUBA diving or if I took the photo at an aquarium.
But at my last show, I overheard someone say to their friend "these are all from the aquarium". I really didn't know what to think. At first, I was a bit dejected. How could this person think all my shots are from the aquarium? Despite the fact the Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the world's best, nothing beats the real thing. Trust me, I know firsthand. Maybe he just meant that he saw a lot of the same things at the aquarium. I will never know, as he and his group did not stop and purchase anything or speak to me directly.
Anyway, this shot is from deep in the archives. I had only been shooting for about a year and a half and I was on a night dive along Cannery Row. Back then, I was shooting film and always with my 60mm macro lens.
So here you have it, a wild jelly. No aquariums required.
Nikon N90s
Nikkor 60mm
Kodachrome 25
Aquatica Housing with Flat Port
2 Sea & Sea YS-120 strobes set to TTL
Continuing with our local small town Post Office problems, is this somewhat larger PO in Farnham, Richmond County, Virginia. As you can see there are three parking spaces in front of the PO which abut the main road (on which I am standing to take the picture.) The problem here is obvious to anyone reading the sign which says “No Backing into Highway.”
So here I am pulled head first into my parking spot. I was easily able to get into this larger PO to return my damaged fishing rod. Now it is time to leave, but the sign says I can’t back into the highway. Luckily I have a button marked Levitation on my dashboard which allows my car to rise straight up, turn 90 degrees and plop right down on the highway.
Why not pull into that little alleyway on the left you say. There is a sign that covers that as well. On the left side of the building is a sign that says “No Parking in Driveway.” To the right of the building is room for the Postal Worker’s car and maybe one other.
So here we have a nice size rural Post Office which is too far to walk to, but impossible to get to by car if you need to park. Hmmm! Food for thought.
Minka wanted to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine today, but it was VERY hot and bright, so she took an umbrella to give her a little shade. :)
Happy Teddy Bear Tuesday, Everyone!
"Without remorse, sorrow, or regret
God has preformed another glorious sunset"
~ Michael Edward Peadro
It requires no special place to shoot good pictures. And sunsets don’t recognize any particular region in this planet to expose their exquisiteness. The signatures of beauty are myriad as any one sunset possesses own idiosyncratic mannerism – happens only once – distinctive and unique.
This sunset was captured at my place in Saujana Utama as I was about to reach home that evening. Thought the colors in the sky were extraordinarily gorgeous when I drove past the main boulevard in the area, not too far from the newly-built mosque.
Owing to my habit of pulling over at an unlikely place, I made do with the mucky landing ground on the grass and managed to have it captured before the sun disappeared. And it didn’t bother me much for having to send my car to carwash as all fours were mud-splattered.
Oh yeah, thanks to the neighbors for honking, I take it as a moral support.
Winter Wetlands, Morning. Sacramento Valley, California. January 8, 2016. © Copyright 2016 G Dan Mitchell - all rights reserved.
Flooded Sacramento Valley wetlands in the early morning
While I tell myself that I go to places like this to photograph birds, the truth is that little spots like this one may be more my target. Imagine waking many hours before dawn, and against your instincts starting to move quickly and efficiently to arise, make breakfast, fix lunch, brew coffee, and load a car. Then drive many hours in the dark, radio playing, as the invisible landscape slides past and the world consists mostly of what I see in the headlight beams. Getting close to my destination the sky begins to glow a bit, but I'm still driving, in the world of a noisy car and freeway speeds.
Finally I leave the freeway and drive a relatively short distance to my Central Valley destination. My first stop is still all business — arriving, I park and change into cold weather clothing and set up camera and lenses and get back in the car. I start out on some gravel road around the area I've chosen to photograph, though the sun has yet to rise, and I'm focused on finding birds to photograph. A bit later I finally begin to slow down, and with the car windows rolled down in the cold morning air I stop and turn the motor off and sit next to a place like this one and everything is finally still.
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I received a flurry of emails asking questions about SWFEC late last night, February 8, 2023. In an effect to address most of them I have put together a question and answer Flickr page. Please be sure to read the description below the photo find the information. I hope the information will answer most of the questions. Thank you.
Will the eaglets be banded?
There was a question concerning banding the eaglets at SWFEC. Unless the eaglets have to be removed from the nest for some reason, we don’t believe there is any plan to band them in the nest. Banding requires a permitted licensed bander to place the bands and at this time there are no research projects that we know of that are banding.
Even wildlife facilities have to have someone in their organization certified to band birds - or have to know someone who is certified out of their organization who can band the bird for them.
Eaglets have to be a certain age in order to be banded. Too young, the band will slip off. The eaglets at SWFEC are of an age where they could be banded if they are removed from the nest.
Do eagles get hoarse?
There was an interesting question asked that related to M15’s voice. People have thought that M15’s voice might be hoarse. from all of the vocalizing to warn intruders away and calling for his mate.
Eagles don’t have vocal cords and the sound is produced in the syrinx, which is a bony chamber located in the trachea which divides to go to the lungs. The bird’s syrinx has membranes in its outer walls that vibrate when the bird vocalizes. Birds can vibrate those syringeal membranes both when they breathe in and when they breathe out.
The syrinx in birds is similar in function to our larynx, or voice box, but very different in structure. Our larynx is located just downstream from our throat at the top of our trachea (wind pipe), whereas the bird’s syrinx is located at the bottom of the trachea, where it splits into two branches, the bronchi, each branch going to one of the bird’s two lungs.
While it might be possible for a bird’s sound to alter with overuse, it is usually caused by inflammation or infection (bacterial or fungal). Please note that we don’t think either are a concern. M15 has always had a different vocal than Harriet - much more raspy in my opinion. Maybe he has been louder so we are able to hear it better?
What is Harriet’s Age?
One of the questions we are asked frequently is how old the adult eagles are. We can only go by what we know as confirmed when making an estimate of Harriet’s age. None of the adults have been banded, so there is no way of knowing when the eagles hatched - including Harriet’s first mate, Ozzie. We have a better idea of the age of M15 since his plumage and eye color were that of a newly mature eagle (5 years of age).
Based on local viewers and the property owners, the Pritchetts, who have watched the pair nesting on the Pritchetts’ property over the years, Harriet is at least 22 years of age. She has been seen nesting at this nest since 2006. We take the number of years she has been nesting at this nest and add five years since it takes approximately five years before an eagle is mature and ready to raise a family. (17 years at SWFEC nest + 5 years = 22 years)
However, there was a nest across the street that locals said she and her previous mate, Ozzie, nested and raised young. If she is the same female that nested across the street she could be in her late 20s or even 30s. But we have no hard evidence to make that determination.
The information on the nest across the street (and Bald Eagle nests across Florida) was documented by Audubon Florida’s EagleWatch program. There are no records that we know of with FWC stating it was Harriet in the other nest. None of the eagles that nested in this particular nest across the street from the Pritchetts’ property have been banded.
With as many eagles in Florida there were most likely locals observing that nest long before it failed. IF photographers had good equipment there may be photos of the eagles nesting in that location that may have IDing marks, but we are not aware of them, nor have we seen them. Without definitive proof there is no way of knowing if the same eagles nested in that location for a period of years.
We don’t want to post any information that we can’t substantiate - which is why her age is stated the way it is. We know Harriet has to be at least 22 years old, but she is most likely older - we just don’t know how old. Eagles have been known to raise young in the late 30s, so it is possible she is that old. The oldest known wild eagle died at the age of 38. However, the only reason this is known is because that eagle had been banded - most are not banded.
Regarding the nest near Donald Street - interestingly enough the present nest (SWFEC) is now listed as LE026 (it used to be LE-26B). The nest that was located near Donald Street had been listed as LE-26A and the present nest was LE-26B. Now the nest in west pasture is listed as LE026a and the present nest is listed as LEO26.
Since the nest tree that did house LE-26A is no longer standing, there is no reference to it on the Bald Eagle nest Locator map (the Audubon recently changed/updated their nest locator site).
This is the information that had been listed about the previous nest before the site was updated. Previous Nest History by Year (LE-26A Strap Number: 30-43-25-04-00005.0000 - was located across the street):
90-91 Active, 2 Fledglings confirmed
91-92 Active, 1 Fledgling confirmed
92-93 Active, 2 Fledglings confirmed
93-94 Active, 3 Fledglings confirmed
94-95 Active, 2 Fledglings confirmed
95-96 Active, 3 Fledglings confirmed
96-97 Active, 2 Fledglings confirmed
97-98 Inactive
98-99 Active, 1 Fledgling confirmed
99-00 Active, 2 Fledglings confirmed
00-01 Active, 2 Fledglings confirmed
01-02 Active, 1 Fledgling confirmed
02-03 Active, two adults observed at nest tree 4/21/03
03-04 Tree observed dead 9/29/03. ES Staff inspected the tree on 9/29/03 and found the tree had been girdled by machete or hatchet. Birds had been observed in the territory but did not nest this nesting season.
04-05 Active, Two adults observed incubating posture in Dec '04. 1 chick fledged about April 6, 2005
05-06 Active, 1 fledgling confirmed
06-07 Inactive *Built a new nest north of Bayshore Rd (LEO26B). 2 chicks fledged at LEO26B
07-08 through 11-12 Inactive
Please remember that the observations before 2012 are from ground observations only. Members of Audubon Florida’s EagleWatch usually check nests periodically and try to maintain proper distances and make available blinds to prevent disturbance of an active Bald Eagle nest.
I would also like to post the exact quote from Dr. Heather Barron concerning Ozzie’s possible age: Quote from Dr. Heather Barron: “For age, I said 20s to 30s to them because eagles get their adult plumage and usually start mating around 5-7 years of age. So, if people have reported him in the area for 20 years, then he was at least 5, possibly older when he showed up, which could mean he is closer to 30. Either way, the average lifespan is 15-20 years, so he certainly was better than average.
Searching for Harriet.
There is concern as to what search parties have been organized to locate Harriet. We can only share what we know. The Pritchetts searched their own extended property the first weekend after Harriet flew off. We also know a few locals who have checked certain areas where Harriet has been known to frequent - with permission from any property owner. Always get permission from the property owner when undertaking any search.
There were reports of downed eagles; those areas were checked with no findings. We understand a number of local people have also conducted searches, but we have no information on where they searched.
Please remember - this is Florida. There are many areas of Florida with thick, rough vegetation which is hard to maneuver through. There are also wildlife that live in these areas; including snakes, rats, alligators, bobcats and coyote. Extreme caution should be used when undertaking any search in these areas.
Who named Ozzie and Harriet?
Another question that is asked frequently is how did “Harriet” and her first mate, “Ozzie” get their names. We asked the Pritchetts this question when the camera first came online. Their answer was the eagles were named by some local bird enthusiasts who followed the pair from the beginning. Since they were already known by the locals as “Ozzie” and “Harriet” the Pritchetts continued use those names when the cameras began streaming online.
Apparently there is still some confusion over who “named” the eagles. We asked the Pritchetts again to make sure we were sharing the correct information. From the Pritchetts: “We did not coin their names. The initial group of watchers did; way before we started even thinking about the cameras. They told us the names whenever we stopped by to talk to them and it stuck.”
Would another female raise the young at this time?
There was a question as to whether another female might be accepted by M15 at this time and help raise the eaglets. This is a question that we really can’t answer. It is totally up to M15 as to whether he might be willing to allow another eagle in the nest. And it is also totally up to a female Bald Eagle as to whether they would be interested in helping to raise young that were not hers.
There are many rogue eagles in Florida right now - especially in the areas where Hurricane Ian caused loss of habitat and nests. Each year we have observed a number of visitors/intruders in the territory, but this year there have been a greater number. Both Harriet and M15 have spent quite a bit of time warning intruders away - even giving chase.
Someone wanted to know why Harriet left. The day Harriet left the nest tree she had been vocalizing quite a bit and checking the skies. It was thought she may have left to give chase, but this is speculation on my part as to her actions. We have no idea what happened once she was out of view of the cameras. But it did appear she took flight away from the nest tree due to a perceived threat.
In nature, we can never say never. While cameras on a number of nests have given biologists more insight on what happens during breeding times, it doesn’t mean what was seen at one nest could happen at another nest. It is highly unlikely that M15 and another female would bond enough to raise E21 and E22 together at this time. Bonding is an important part of choosing a mate. Harriet didn’t accept M15 until closer to breeding season. However, that doesn’t mean it might not happen. We all wait to see how this season plays out and wish M15 continued success as he cares for his two young eaglets.
He couldn't remember. Not his name, not his family, not even his birth date or why he was so angry. No country of origin, no phone numbers, no friends or pets or past loves. All he got were error messages, like so many little blinking caution lights that lit up his brain.
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Cyborgs don't need to remember.
Seen from an upstairs window , the sun on it's way down lit up this tree top against a grey and gloomy sky - so a shot was required and here it is .
Construction continues on the new PMLR Bridge in Portland, Oregon.
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Candid street photography from Glasgow, Scotland. A feeling I know too well - enjoy!
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Shasta daisy, 'Becky', j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, Raleigh, north carolina
HELP REQUIRED
After spending an hour or more trawling the internet I have stilled failed to identify this 0-4-0 diesel industrial shunter standing in the yard at Andrew Briddon‘s works, Darley Dale, Peak Rail, 26th August 2020. Any information regarding this locomotive gratefully received.
My thanks to Peter Briddon for providing the identity as Yorkshire Engine works no, L173 rebuilt from a Hunslet 0-4-0DH works no. 9225 in 2001 and arrived in December 2019 for contract repair. Since 2001 it has spent time at the Asfordby Test Centre when the facility was in Alstom hands, moved to Alstom Edge Hill when Alstom moved out of Asfordby post-Pendolino testing and then Stonebridge Park.
weather radar not required to spot this lone scoundrel terrorizing north eastern Taiwan (in the vicinity of Taoyuan Airport)
To understand oneself requires patience, tolerant awareness; the self is a book of many volumes which you cannot read in a day, but when once you begin to read, you must read every word, every sentence, every paragraph for in them are the intimations of the whole. The beginning of it is the ending of it. If you know how to read, supreme wisdom is to be found.
Words by Jiddu Krishnamurti
for Flickriver - Sophie Shapiro
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Cigarette, newspaper, Coke, no iPad required... a grab shot, and I mean grab... walking, focussing on cigarette, wide open, recompose, shoot... and keep moving along Lansdowne Row. Captured on a Leica M Bespoke 1-1 Workshop in London, no break in step.
LEICA M9 • 160 ISO • 35mm f1.4 Summilux-M ASPH v2 • Lightroom: Sin City
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Went down to the station for a moving night shot as 92020 was required for a digi phot. Got a bit fortunate as the last Saltburn to York was running late meaning it was crawling as it approached. Signal cleared but the loco stopped. Driver got out amd went down the train to look at a fault the guard had raised on the approach to York. Bruce bonus!
92020 at York with 1S25 2023 Euston - Inverness Caledonian Sleeper.
20th January 2025.
Digi cheat note, I've removed the phone that tends to get in the way!
I often shoot this scene in low fog and have for many years long before it became a popular spot. On this day, the emerging green hues and dappled lighting were ample for a nice frame.
Happy Macro Monday!
I've passed on the last few Macro Monday challengers as I've been busy moving. As part of the moving process, I've been assembling a lot of different pieces of furniture, lamps, etc. Figured I could use some of the small hardware to make a heart.
While on my recent trip to Missouri, I stumbled across this abandoned farmhouse. It was truly a highlight of the trip since I love discovering old farmhouses and barns. (yes, the vultures are real)
HELP REQUIRED
My first move from number taking to photography was too black and white using a Hanimex Compact non SLR “point and shoot” camera with a 40mm lens of dubious quality around the edges of the frame.
Unfortunately, I have no records of that time and therefore we have a mystery Class 46 Peak stabled in York sometime in 1974. Any ideas on the identity of the Class 46 gratefully received.
After due consideration I have come to the conclusion that this is 46053.
Locomotive History
Fifty-six Class 46 locomotives were built at Derby Works between 1961 and 1963 with withdrawals commencing in 1978 and all had been taken out of service by 1984. 46053 was delivered as D190 in January 1963 allocated to Gateshead MPD and apart from two spells at Holbeck in 1963/64 and 1967-70 it would spend the rest of its career at Gateshead where it would remain until withdrawn during February 1981. Following withdrawal it was moved to Derby Works and broken up during July 1981
Hanimex Compact, Ilford FP4