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Warm sunset of Victoria Harbor. Hong Kong. DSC_6712
Arrived in Hong Kong for work, I see that you were preparing a fantastic sunset, on the 44th floor of the Hotel I find a terrace without glasses ....
After two minutes the persons responsible for safety have blocked me .........
Not bad without tripod
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The best day of your life
is the one on which you
decide your life is your own.
No apologies or excuses.
No one to lean on,
rely on, or blame.
The gift is yours -
it is an amazing journey -
and you alone are responsible
for the quality of it.
This is the day
your life really begins.
~Bob Moawad~
you are one hundred percent responsible for fixing it :-)
Ken Keyes, Jr.
HMM!!
hybrid camellia, 'Shibori Egao', j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
Baby Taj, Agra. India.
Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah built between 1622 and 1628 is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra. Often described as jewel box sometimes called Baby Taj is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal. The mausoleum was commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirzā Ghiyās Beg, originally a Persian Amir in exile, who had been given the title of I'timād-ud-Daulah (pillar of the state). Mirzā Ghiyās Beg was also the grandfather of Mumtāz Mahāl the wife of the emperor Shah Jahan, responsible for the construction of the Taj Mahal for his beloved wife.
A close up picture later...
Medicine Lake - This intriguing lake is a place of mystery and Indian legend. Due to a unique underground drainage system, the water level of the lake varies from season to season … sometimes it actually disappears! Every fall this lake mysteriously drains. What makes Medicine Lake unusual is that there is no visible channel for draining the lake – so where does the water go? The answer is, “out the bottom,” like a bathtub without a plug. Early Indians once thought that “spirits” were responsible for the dramatic fluctuations in the placid waters. Interpretive exhibits explain the phenomenon but nobody knows for sure where all of the water goes.
During the 1970s researchers used a biodegradable dye to determine the underground river's extent. The dye showed up in many of the lakes and rivers in the area to the point where it became clear that the underground system was one of the most extensive in the world.
Medicine Lake was long, most part of the lake was dry, people walked on the lake to catch the fishes... this was the "deepest" part of the lake. The photo was taken at sunset with reflection of the mountain on the lake, the golden light painted the mountains beautifully!
The country’s first farmers’ co-operative, built its first shelter for the homeless, and played a key role in the development of democracy by ensuring the elections of William Lyon Mackenzie, and both fathers of responsible government – Robert Baldwin and Louis-Hippolyte LaFontaine – in the formative years before Canadian confederation.
The center piece of their activity was The Temple. Completed in 1832 and restored in 2011, it is now part of the Sharon National Historic Site, which encompasses nine historic buildings in a park like setting
to institutionalize freedom, responsible government, and human equality:-)
Adlai Stevenson
HBM!! RESIST!!
eastern swallowtail butterfly, sarah p duke gardens, duke university, durham, north carolina
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Taken at the Bronx zoo,
It is since 1980, more than 120 species of amphibians gone extinct! The entire populations of amphibians are dramatically getting wiped out. A devastating fungus is reportedly responsible for this precarious position the amphibians have reached.
La Raxell 269.219 prestada a Low Cost Rail se encarga en esta ocasión del portautos de Volkswagen a Muriedas a su paso por Calzada de Bureba.
The Raxell 269.219 loaned to Low Cost Rail is responsible on this occasion for the Volkswagen train to Muriedas as it passes through Calzada de Bureba.
A beautiful Lioness we spotted while on a 2023 photo safari in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. She stopped her search for prey just long enough to show me those eyes.
In the savannas of Africa, female lions play a crucial and dynamic role in their familial groups, shaping the social structure and bearing the responsibility for the pride’s survival. Contrary to some common misconceptions, lion prides operate within a matriarchal social structure, where females hold the key roles in decision-making and coordination.
Lionesses are the primary hunters within the pride. Their exceptional teamwork and strategic approach to hunting are essential for the pride’s survival and well-being. Together, they deploy strategic hunting techniques, such as coordinated flanking and ambushing, to outwit their prey. Their synchronized efforts increase the likelihood of a successful hunt to secure food for the entire pride.
Male lions are typically responsible for protecting their pride from other males. However, the females play a vital role in defending the pride’s territory against threats such as leopards, hyenas, neighboring prides, and occasionally other males. The survival of a pride often hinges on the lionesses’ ability to protect their territory.
The lionesses’ strong maternal instincts are at the foundation of the pride’s social bonds. As a group, they are responsible for raising and nurturing the cubs. They teach essential survival skills, including hunting techniques and social behaviors, which ensure the continuity of the pride’s legacy. The pride communicates through vocalizations and body language, fostering a strong sense of community. The bonds formed among females contribute to the overall success and stability of the group.
In the lion pride, females emerge as the unsung heroes, weaving together the threads of survival, protection, and legacy. Their role as huntresses, defenders, nurturers, and leaders is integral to the pride’s success.
(Nikon Z8, 100-400/5.6 @ 340 mm, 1/250 @ f/5.6, ISO 1100, edited to taste)
Although the main design for the estate at Stourhead was created by Colen Campbell, there were various other architects involved in its evolution through the years. William Benson, Henry Hoare's brother-in-law, was in part responsible for the building of the estate in 1719. Francis Cartwright, a master builder and architect, was established as a "competent provincial designer in the Palladian manner." He worked on Stourhead between the years of 1749–1755. Cartwright was a known carver, presumably of materials such as wood and stone. It is assumed that his contribution to Stourhead was in this capacity. Nathaniel Ireson is the master builder credited for much of the work on the Estate. It is this work that established his career, in 1720.
remains of the popular crab apple that was home to many squirrel generations and resting place for birds of all kinds from chickadees to yellow bellied sapsuckers.
2 Samuel 18:8 “And the fighting went on over all the face of the country: and the woods were responsible for more deaths than the sword.”
The existence of large basins in the sea, carved in the sandstone rock known as “pedra tosca”, and popularly called “Baños de la Reina”, have been responsible for naming the entire archaeological site.
Although these nurseries or "swimming pools" are related to the breeding of live fish, their possible use as a water garden for the contemplation of marine beauty is not ruled out, like other high imperial "villae" of the Tyrrhenian, where these facilities , expensive to build and costly to maintain, were also a sign of the power and social prestige of its owner.
La existencia de unas grandes cubetas dentro del mar, talladas en la roca arenisca conocida como “pedra tosca”, y denominadas popularmente “Baños de la Reina”, han sido las responsables de dar nombre a todo el enclave arqueológico.
Si bien estos viveros o "piscinae" están relacionados con la cría del pescado vivo, no se descarta su posible uso como jardín acuático destinado a la contemplación de la belleza marina, al igual que otras "villae" alto imperiales del Tirreno, donde estas instalaciones, de cara construcción y costoso mantenimiento, constituían además una muestra del poder y prestigio social de su propietario.
Calp/ Calpe (Alacant/ Spain)
Hair: Erikah - Homage
Necklace: Forever mine necklace (platinum) - Jewelry Box & Co [Cakeday event - March round]
Jacket/ Belt/ Shorts - Farrah - Rosary [Access event - March round]
Pose - Kris - BERAS
Catbirds give the impression of being entirely slate gray. With a closer look you’ll see a small black cap, blackish tail, and a rufous-brown patch under the tail
Gray Catbirds are relatives of mockingbirds and thrashers, and they share that group’s vocal abilities, copying the sounds of other species and stringing them together to make their own song. including the catlike mewing responsible for its name.....a succession of musical and mechanical notes and phrases.
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Amidst all the chaos and fear that the Virus has been causing many people...
It really wakes you up to cherish things that you have and not take anything for granted.
Exercise Social Distancing, be responsible, respectful and be safe.
Most of all, don't forget to appreciate your loved ones and remind them how important they are to you, every single day.
Take care everyone!
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Aldham, Essex – St Margaret and St Catherine
The church is situated in Aldham, Essex which is about 6.5 miles from Colchester, the nearest large town.
Built in 1855, it replaced an older Medieval church situated about a mile away that was demolished a year earlier.
Much of the building materials come from the older church, water basin (Piscina), Porch timbers, Doors and some of the Pews were built using the wood from the old pews. With the addition of a West Tower and Northwest Vestry, new materials (such as Bath Stone) were used in this construction.
The Architect was Edward Charles Hakewill, who was responsible for designing St John of Jerusalem in South Hackney and St James in Clapton both London churches as well as the restoration of a number of Suffolk churches.
The East window, dedicated to Philip Morant, who was a rector from 1745-1770, also Essex Historian and the Chancel North window were designed by Ward and Hughes.
It is possible that the dedication of St Margaret and St Catherine refers only to the bells and not to an earlier dedication, records do not show this fact.
There are in the graveyard, two Commonwealth War Graves plus two other gravestones of Soldiers that died in WWI.
This will be the final posting from this wonderful church.
Common Fruit Fly (Drosophila melanogaster)
Have a fab FriYay and a super weekend everyone.
Though it sounds a pest fly it is valuable in cancer research as an understanding and cure are sought.
The fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, is used as a model organism to study disciplines ranging from fundamental genetics to the development of tissues and organs. Drosophila genome is 60% homologous to that of humans, less redundant, and about 75% of the genes responsible for human diseases have homologs in flies (Ugur et al., 2016). These features, together with a brief generation time, low maintenance costs, and the availability of powerful genetic tools, allow the fruit fly to be eligible to study complex pathways relevant in biomedical research, including cancer.
Happy Fly Day Friday!
Dana, Jordan
What is special about the Dana nature reserve is that it has succeeded so well in getting people and nature to work together. Previously, Bedouin communities allowed their herds of goats and sheep to graze in the nature reserve, which was disastrous for the vegetation. To offer local people an alternative, a cooperative has been started that offers people work in tourism. But in a responsible way. Both nature and people benefit from this. Plant life is recovering, local residents earn a living and travelers can enjoy the beautiful nature.
Veröffentlicht mit freundlicher Genehmigung des Eden Projects.
Das Eden Project entstand nach einer Idee des englischen Archäologen und Gartenliebhabers Tim Smit in einer stillgelegten Kaolingrube nahe St Austell. Von der Idee im Jahr 1995 bis zur Eröffnung der Anlage am 17. März 2001 dauerte es sechs Jahre. Charakterisiert wird der Garten durch die zwei riesigen Gewächshäuser, die aus jeweils vier miteinander verschnittenen geodätischen Kuppeln in der Bauweise von Richard Buckminster Fuller bestehen. Hier werden verschiedene Vegetationszonen simuliert. Die Gewächshäuser des Eden Projects sind derzeit die größten der Welt.
Die Entwürfe für die geodätischen Kuppeln stammen vom britischen Architekturbüro Nicholas Grimshaw, die Tragwerksplanung von Anthony Hunt, ihre Ausführung erfolgte durch die Würzburger Firma Mero. Gedeckt sind die mehrfach miteinander verschnittenen Kuppeln mit doppelwandigen Kissen aus ETFE, einem besonders leichten, transparenten Kunststoff. Die Folienkissen wurden in eine Konstruktion aus standardisierten, sechs- und fünfeckigen Stahlrohrrahmenelementen (Raumfachwerk) eingepasst. Die Raumfachwerkkonstruktionen überdecken stützenfrei eine Fläche von insgesamt 23.000 m² (Oberfläche etwa 30.000 m²) und haben eine Höhe von bis zu 50 m bei einem Durchmesser von bis zu 125 m.
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The project was conceived by Tim Smit and designed by architect Nicholas Grimshaw and engineering firm Anthony Hunt and Associates (now part of Sinclair Knight Merz). Davis Langdon carried out the project management, Sir Robert McAlpine and Alfred McAlpine[4] did the construction, MERO designed and built the biomes, and Arup was the services engineer, economic consultant, environmental engineer and transportation engineer. Land use consultants led the masterplan and landscape design. The project took 2½ years to construct and opened to the public on 17 March 2001.
The Tropical Biome, covers 1.56 ha (3.9 acres) and measures 55 m (180 ft) high, 100 m (328 ft) wide, and 200 m (656 ft) long. It is used for tropical plants, such as fruiting banana plants, coffee, rubber and giant bamboo, and is kept at a tropical temperature and moisture level.
The Tropical Biome
The Mediterranean Biome covers 0.654 ha (1.6 acres) and measures 35 m (115 ft) high, 65 m (213 ft) wide, and 135 m (443 ft) long. It houses familiar warm temperate and arid plants such as olives and grape vines and various sculptures.
The Outdoor Gardens represent the temperate regions of the world with plants such as tea, lavender, hops, hemp and sunflowers, as well as local plant species.
The covered biomes are constructed from a tubular steel (hex-tri-hex) with mostly hexagonal external cladding panels made from the thermoplastic ETFE. Glass was avoided due to its weight and potential dangers. The cladding panels themselves are created from several layers of thin UV-transparent ETFE film, which are sealed around their perimeter and inflated to create a large cushion. The resulting cushion acts as a thermal blanket to the structure. The ETFE material is resistant to most stains, which simply wash off in the rain. If required, cleaning can be performed by abseilers. Although the ETFE is susceptible to punctures, these can be easily fixed with ETFE tape. The structure is completely self-supporting, with no internal supports, and takes the form of a geodesic structure. The panels vary in size up to 9 m (29.5 ft) across, with the largest at the top of the structure.
The ETFE technology was supplied and installed by the firm Vector Foiltec, which is also responsible for ongoing maintenance of the cladding. The steel spaceframe and cladding package (with Vector Foiltec as ETFE subcontractor) was designed, supplied and installed by MERO (UK) PLC, who also jointly developed the overall scheme geometry with the architect, Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners.
The entire build project was managed by McAlpine Joint Venture.
source: www.//en.wikipedia.org/
Veröffentlicht mit freundlicher Genehmigung des Eden Projects.
Essentially, these people have no program.
Their goal is either to stay in power or their return to it.
And to achieve they are capable of everything.
A male ashy crowned sparrow lark hatching eggs.
We came across this pair, each taking turns to hatch the eggs. However, the interesting part was that the male was just sitting on them providing the warmth, but the female would also rotate them with her legs once in a while.
is a species of eagle native to the Iberian Peninsula. The species is classified as Vulnerable by IUCN. Threats include loss of habitat, human encroachment, collisions with pylons (at some point in the early 1980s, powerlines were responsible for 80% of deaths among birds in their first year of life) and illegal poisoning.
I hid on my land tonight because i felt responsible for something i know i didn't do , but still was ready to accept the blame ...
...this is what i did all night ...
While visiting a friend at Jurassic Park, a rare Zavacephale egg goes missing, pulling the gang into an unplanned caper.
As they embark on a daring adventure to not only find the missing egg, but the person or persons responsible for its disappearance, they come face to face with some of the park's most dangerous inhabitants.
Thank you Simone Landes, Phil Conners, and Morgan Talbot
You guys are awesome!
Andy Scott's beautiful mermaid and guardian overlooking the M80 motorway at Cumbernauld close to Glasgow.
Arria has the form of a female figure, with two large swooping arcs from the upraised palms of her hands to the hem of her dress. The idea of the arcs comes from the Gaelic name for Cumbernauld, “comar nan allt”, which translates as “the meeting of the waters”.
her name comes from the mother, Arria Fadilla, of Roman emperor Antoninus who was responsible for building the nearby Antonine Wall across Scotland so has historical connections with the area.
Andy Scott is a celebrated Scottish artist also known for amazing artworks such as The Kelpies at the Helix, Heavy Horse on the M8 motorway, Rise in Glasgow and Lomondgate Stag.
The colorist movement, which took place in the '60s, are responsible for the bright colors of the Seven Painted Ladies. During the second World War, many homes were painted in cheap gray paint and the city looked drab. So a local artist, Butch Kradum, began painting homes in bright blues and greens and it caught on.
Ciri has activated her intense focus mode. She is stalking something invisible on the floor... perhaps planning her next attack.
Meanwhile, the evidence of her previous "battles" is hanging conveniently from the sofa just beside her. We all know who is responsible for those loose threads.
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trains
rail fastening
they are responsible for attaching the rail to the base plate so the rail cannot move vertically or horizontally with respect to the base plate
Responsible for memory and hearing functions. These may be the ones i had at one time in my life but can no longer remember. Getting old is so hard :^)
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DRD - Eclectic Kitchen - Cabinet A
DRD - Eclectic Kitchen - Backsplash B - Wide
DRD - Eclectic Kitchen - Stove ADULT
DRD - Eclectic Kitchen - Shelf A
DRD - Eclectic Kitchen - Cabinet A
DRD - Eclectic Kitchen - Backsplash B - Left Corner
DRD - Eclectic Kitchen - Upper cabinet D
DRD - Eclectic Kitchen - Upper cabinet A - Left
DRD - Eclectic Kitchen - Upper cabinet A - Right
DRD - Eclectic Kitchen - Rack B
DRD - Eclectic Kitchen - Upper cabinet E
DRD - Eclectic Kitchen - Shelf B
DRD - Eclectic Kitchen - Backsplash B - Wide
DRD - Eclectic Kitchen - Cabinet C
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Watching out for gusts of wind, this hairstyle is "sweeping" over the bird kingdom and is responsible for lots of tweets. A Cedar Westwing, I believe.
Patch awarded to a member of the British RAF in WWII. A Navigator was responsible for keeping the aircraft on course at all times. It required long periods of intense concentration for virtually the whole flight, which could be many hours.
Responsible Underwater Photography Workshop on 7, 8 and 9 March.
Adjusted contrast and brightness only. :D
Non-HDR
Last year, I had the privilege of visiting APCA, an NGO in Canelones, Uruguay, dedicated to cats and farm animals. APCA provides a sanctuary for feral, endangered, and abused cats, as well as farm animals rescued from mistreatment.
Some of the animals have endured cruelty, accidents, paralysis, cancer, and abandonment. When feasible, they are placed for responsible adoption.
The mission is to ensure they live a serene and comfortable life in a large, natural outdoor environment, with appropriate shelters and boundaries to keep them safe.
Responsible behavior is made up of five essential elements: *Honesty
*Compassion/respect
*Fairness
*Accountability
*Courage
Last year, I had the privilege of visiting APCA, an NGO in Canelones, Uruguay, dedicated to cats and farm animals. APCA provides a sanctuary for feral, endangered, and abused cats, as well as farm animals rescued from mistreatment.
Some of the animals have endured cruelty, accidents, paralysis, cancer, and abandonment. When feasible, they are placed for responsible adoption.
The mission is to ensure they live a serene and comfortable life in a large, natural outdoor environment, with appropriate shelters and boundaries to keep them safe.
Gannets:-
Five facts you need to know about gannets
1. Gannets are Scotlandâs, and indeed Britainâs, largest seabirdâ¦
Scotland is responsible for a stunning number of these birds
Our country holds over 40% of the worldâs total population of northern gannets, and around 180,000 pairs breed in Scotland.
2. Gannets give a whole new meaning to the word âspeedyââ¦
Gannets feed on a variety of fish at sea, and to catch these fish they have to dive (makes sense). But did you know that when these seabirds actually hit the surface of the water they can be travelling as fast as 60mph?!
3. The chicks are.....unique â¦
When the young do fledge the nest, they are so chubby and buoyant that theyâre not actually capable of surface diving! The fledglings will usually go without food for two or three weeks until theyâve slimmed down a touch and mastered diving. Thatâs what we mean by unique...
4. Gannets love to dine and dashâ¦
Northern gannets donât actually take off again with their prize though â they normally quickly swallow their fish before resurfacing, and never fly away with a meal in tow.
5. Colonies have quite a significant aromaâ¦
OK, weâll be honest with you. Youâll likely smell a gannet colony before you actually see it. Itâs a mix of guano, fish and fresh sea air - on trips out to Bass Rock for example the smell of ammonia can reach you about ten minutes before you get to the colony!
Courtesy: RSPB
The bell string
Ma proposition pour Macro Mondays sur le thème "string" (ficelle ou corde)
Au début des années 60, ce grelot était attaché au guidon de ma trotinette. Ainsi, où que je me trouve dans le jardin mes grands-parents m'entendaient !
La ficelle est d'époque et le noeud également : c'est mon grand-père qui s'était chargé de fixer l'objet à mon bolide à deux roues. Je retrouvé le grelot toujours attaché à sa ficelle et, depuis, je le conserve avec quelques autres objets dans ma vitrine à souvenir.
Une fois n'est pas coutume, j'ai utilisé un format vertical afin que la ficelle soit bien tendue.
In the early 60s, this bell was attached to the handlebars of my scooter. So, wherever I was in the garden my grandparents could hear me!
The string is from the period and the knot too: it was my grandfather who was responsible for attaching this object to my two-wheeled speedster. I found the bell still attached to its string and, since then, I have kept it with a few other objects in my souvenir display cabinet.
For once, I used a vertical format so that the string was tight.
diamètre du grelot : 48mm
largeur de l'image : 62mm
EF100mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Stack de 27 images capturées avec Helicon Remote et assemblées avec Helicon Focus
"Macro Mondays"
“string”
Giovanni Battista Landolina, marquis de San Alfano, était un aristocrate sicilien de la fin du XVIIe siècle, un intellectuel et un grand propriétaire terrien, qui se révéla un urbaniste exceptionnel, lorsqu'il fut question de reconstruire la ville de Noto, détruite par un tremblement de terre en 1693.
L'influence de Giovanni Battista Landolina fut déterminante lors de la reconstruction de la ville de Noto sur un nouvel emplacement, après la destruction de l'ancien site du mont Alveria par le séisme de 1693. Une place de la ville porte aujourd'hui son nom.
Le pouvoir de décision quant à la reconstruction de la Sicile appartenait alors au vice-roi espagnol, le duc de Camastra. Toutefois Landolina parvint à convaincre ce dernier de reconstruire une nouvelle ville à plus de dix kilomètres de l'ancien site. On lui doit la planification de la future cité avec l'aide de trois architectes locaux.
La vision urbaniste de Landolina s'inspirait fortement du mouvement baroque, en séparant les différents quartiers selon le rang social de chacun et en reléguant les plus pauvres à la périphérie. Plus tard, les architectes Giovanni Battista Vaccarini et Rosario Gagliardi édifièrent un grand nombre de bâtiments à Noto. L'autorité de Landolina fut brisée lorsqu'en 1730, son fils Francesco Landolina, marquis de San Alfano, édifia son propre palais, le Palazzo Landolina, dans le centre-ville et à proximité de la nouvelle cathédrale.
Aujourd'hui, Noto constitue une importante destination touristique grâce à ses nombreux bâtiments typiques du Baroque sicilien, construits du temps de Landolina.
Giovanni Battista Landolina, Marquis of San Alfano, was a Sicilian aristocrat from the end of the 17th century, an intellectual and a great landowner, who turned out to be an exceptional town planner when it came to rebuilding the town of Noto, destroyed by a earthquake in 1693.
The influence of Giovanni Battista Landolina was decisive during the reconstruction of the city of Noto on a new site, after the destruction of the old site of Mount Alveria by the earthquake of 1693. A town square today bears its last name.
The power to decide on the reconstruction of Sicily then belonged to the Spanish viceroy, the Duke of Camastra. However Landolina managed to convince the latter to rebuild a new city more than ten kilometers from the old site. He is responsible for planning the future city with the help of three local architects.
Landolina's urban vision was strongly inspired by the Baroque movement, by separating the different districts according to the social rank of each and by relegating the poorest to the periphery. Later, the architects Giovanni Battista Vaccarini and Rosario Gagliardi built a large number of buildings in Noto. Landolina's authority was shattered when in 1730 his son Francesco Landolina, Marquis of San Alfano, built his own palace, Palazzo Landolina, in the city center and near the new cathedral.
Today, Noto constitutes an important tourist destination thanks to its numerous buildings typical of the Sicilian Baroque, built in the time of Landolina.
The final location I headed for to shoot the coal drag was Mineral Springs Road, on the far east end of the CSS yard at Bailly. The train is pulling east of the yard, and will eventually stop and shove back east into industrial Burns Harbor once they reach enough headroom.
Thankfully the dust rain had stopped, and the sky had opened up for quite the sunset, ironically at the end of the crew's journey. It just so happened to time itself out perfectly!
Huge thanks to the select few responsible for making this chase happen. Haven't had this much fun in a while!