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When I finally got through the old gardens and remnants of buildings up more steps this was my reward, the aching feet seemed worth it( I think)?
"The world needs your help, and you'll love the spiritual
rewards that will be yours when you give it."
~ unknown
MadPea - Prohibition Set!
Includes both the Black and Red Chairs along with the gorgeous barrel table complete with cloth, beverage and glasses sure to make your nights more romantic!
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Candid street photography from Glasgow, Scotland. This elderly gentleman struggling to light a cigarette in the wind that rattles through the city. The pose and lighting was simply perfect for a candid shot that I simply had to capture. Enjoy full screen by pressing 'L'.
After a gray and wet morning, I decided to stick around once the clouds started to break. I thought, this is rainbow weather. I even used the PlanIt Pro app to help determine where a rainbow may form and got into position on one of my favorite compositions.
I just had a cancelation on my once sold out Oregon Coast workshop Oct 22-26. Details on my site.
Staithes, Yorkshire - UK
The sleepy village of Staithes, North Yorkshire - we waited, unsure of what the clouds would do, the drive in was uncertain as they appeared flat and featureless.
We were rewarded with a quick and spectacular show of colour - what a morning to be alive!
I took this shot of a Little Owl at very low level in a field of Buttercups. The Owl has been in this area for quite a while now so has become used to the ODD human interaction.
It often perched on the branch in its search for food around the field.
Patience does have its rewards. March wrens live in a dense world of cattails and reeds and getting a shot of one isolated with a creamy, blurred bokeh was a goal I had set for this particular morning. I had been waiting by a cattail hoping that a marsh wren would land on it. While one did land behind it, the bird never did come into full view. After about 10-15 minutes I packed the camera and tripod back up in my jeep (but not without getting the sora seen in Sweet Sora). Crawling along I saw this little fellow posing exactly as I was hoping for! Not wanting to scare him away, I picked the camera up off the seat and with the 600mm lens balanced on the passenger window sill I snapped away. He obliged my patience and rewarded me with about four minutes of singing and posing before he flitted away. I think we both went away happy!
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Canon EOS 7D, Sigma 150-500 f5-6.3 at f6.3 aperture priority, edited in Capture One Pro 20.
GP is the gardener in the family. He loves to putter around the garden, me I like to take photos of it and of course reap the rewards when it's ready to harvest.
There is something to be said about growing your own. Today, with so many recalls of food here through Health Canada, it makes sense to either grow your own or at least try to buy local. Since COVID 19, many local food growers are having a hard time as farmers markets have closed or are at a limited capacity. Like other countries, we are trying to promote the travel within your own country to help stop the spread and of course buying local to support those businesses that have taken a hard hit due to the pandemic.
Gardening, like the baking craze has taken over (remember when everyone was baking bread and there was no yeast to be had? of course that is still the case along with you can't buy lysol wipes and some TP) and it's good for one's mental health as well. You have to look after your mental health as well as your physical health and hobbies such as baking, gardening, photography and heck even colouring (adult colouring books are out there and it takes your mind off the worries of the day even if just for a bit).
Continue to stay safe, document your covid pandemic life for future generations or even for you to look back on, create memories to share - take photographs!
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As Queensland recently had good rain I decided to head out in search of waterfalls. I ended up walking the Albert River Circuit in the Lamington National Park which turned out to be a 26.8km hike, but these views are the reward of a big effort.
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Insomnia...Woke up at four am....decided to suffer a bit for My art...sucked down some coffee..headed east to the causeway for some predawn shots and the beach for some sunrise shots....was worth it ...I'll sleep tomorrow!!!
"Nothing in life is to be feared.
It is only to be understood."
~ Marie Curie
Someone suggested a crop of my original photo...
Back in the spring of 2014, my wife and I took a trip to Mount Shasta in Northern California and spent a weekend exploring the area. The highlight of our trip was a hike to Heart Lake. The hike is relatively short (under 2 miles one way if I remember correctly), somewhat challenging in places depending on the kind of shape you're in but the wonderful views from the top make it all worth it. We climbed up the rocky cliff overlooking the lake to get a better view and I took a few of shots of the lake by itself but my favorite one is this particular one with my wife in the foreground taking in the views.
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Paducah and Louisville Railway's local WW1 departs Princeton on a warm fall morning with cars for CSX at Atkinson.
A story from Lands of Classic Castle.
“Sir Caelan Munro, Duke Cartney will see you now.” The clerk nodded at the young knight for him to come in to the duke’s study. The duke was the senior leader of Durrough and his study showed it. The spacious room was elaborately decorated, with the duke’s heraldry prominently displayed on the fireplace mantle. On the polished wooden floor was a bright blue and yellow embroidered rug, a now well-known gift from leaders in Garheim which they called an “Alliance Rug”.
“Well Caelan, welcome home from the war,” the duke began as he snatched up an enticing sealed envelope from his desk and rose to meet him. The duke was known as a bit of a fop, generally overdressed for every occasion, but he had a firm handshake. This was their first meeting, Caelan being fairly unknown prior to the war, but the duke lived up to all the rumors--tall, thin, overly-groomed and clean, but a respected and highly capable leader nonetheless. “You’ve done a bit with these archers of yours haven’t you? Scout Snipers, you call them, yes?”
“Yes sir, they’re all deadly shots to the man.”
“So I’ve heard. Your reports stated you inflicted over one hundred casualties on the Loreesi, including some war elephants amazingly…”
Caelan immediately thought of Flannery and his tree-crunching, elephant-smashing tactic. “Three of them, sir.”
“Most remarkable. And you held on to Mitah’s tower despite a full assault by Fazeel’s bunch too. Tell me, how many casualties did you take?”
“Twelve sir. Three will recover and fight again, but three probably will never draw bow again and…” he thought of the men he would never see once more and stopped mid-sentence, growing somber over the loss.
“And six died for their country,” Cartney finished his sentence. “No decent Lenfald commander enjoys that part but we must accept what we cannot change. How many effectives do you have now?”
“Twenty-six, sir.” The feeling of regret continued within him, as he had started the war with thirty-eight, plus his friend Tavish.
“And have you dismissed them yet?”
Caelan suddenly went from a deep feeling of regret, to one of great alarm. “Uh..sir no, I had hoped…”
Duke Cartney interrupted in a correcting tone, “Now Caelan you must know that only Barons and above can have standing forces in Lenfald during peacetime, yes?”
Caelan’s heart sank like a stone. All that training, fighting and his mens' sacrifice…
“So,” Cartney suddenly changed his tone, “we must correct this infraction of the rules.” He handed the envelope to Caelan stating with satisfaction, “From High Lord Triphian himself.”
Caelan broke the seal and read quickly. His heart suddenly shot back into place again. “A baroncy!!” he exclaimed before he could prevent his emotions from rising.
“Congratulations Baron Munro. And there’s more.” He reached into his pocket and pulled out a note, “Give this to Durrough’s exchequer.”
Caelan did a double-take at the sum. “1000 draken!”
Cartney smiled, “Not for you of course. The baroncy’s all you need to woo that Lady of yours, Kensie I believe her name is yes...no, it’s for you to raise, train and maintain one hundred Scout Snipers as soon as possible.”
His head swimming, Caelan blinked and the meaning came clear. “You believe this peace won’t last.”
Cartney smiled a joyless smile. “This peace is about as stable as a one-legged man hopping a tight rope across the Aines River. And I am certain we will soon need lots of young men who are dead shots, to the man.” He nodded, walked back to his desk and waived over his shoulder, “Congratulations again Caelan, now off to the exchequer with you.”
That apparently was the end of their meeting, but as Caelan turned to go a thought stopped him and he asked the duke, now with his back to him, “Sir, how could you possibly know of my interest in Lady Kensie?”
The duke gave him a clever look and stated, “You are not the only one with scouts, young Caelan.” And he waved him away.
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Norway's Preikestolen or Pulpit Rock rewards you after a good hike with an unforgettable view 604 meters above the endless Lysefjorden!
To find the universal elements enough,
to find the air and water exhilerating;
to be refreshed by a morning walk or
an evening saunter... to be thrilled by
the stars at night; to be elated over a
bird's nest or a wildflower in Spring -
these are some of the rewards of the
simple life
--- John Burroughs
{ just found this shot from the day
before Christmas (2013) in the archives
... must have been saving it up for
a Happy Frosty Fence Friday post?... Lol
The crashing waves and ferocious wind and this spectacular vista was from the resort's beach. The wind and waves are mellowed by the shape of the lagoon and you could swim in the ocean every day even during a red flag. The structure is a real Mayan temple, the reward for getting up before sunrise and getting to the beach.
a darjeeling tea estate, india
the hardest of all work: that which brings few rewards. A few pennies perhaps, but no hope, and no way forward. This man makes his living carrying heavy loads in a carrier suspended from his head. His dignity comes from within, and it is his spirit and determination that I tried to record.
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Explore 243 on July 28th, 2013
This is from a 35mm slide on my first of two hikes up to Mt Whitney, highest peak in the lower 48 states, in July 1985.
Here it is Labor Day and I didn't make it up into the Sierras this summer. Oh well, I did get some good experiences elsewhere, but it doesn't seem right to see summer go by without a Sierra backpack or at least a camping trip up in the tall timber.
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Typical game in every Independence Day, we call it "Panjat Pinang", climbing Pinang.
This year around 363 poles of Pinang trees has been set up and ready to beat. The rewards are attractive, mostly vouchers, backpack, gifts and bicycles. The trees has been set so that not very easy to climb, since it has been greasing with black color... You can imagine how difficult can be...
This is my entry for the Brick Train Awards, 2020:
My LNER P2 class locomotive, 'Prince of Wales'. I chose this engine for two reasons; the first being it was the easiest to power (which is apart of scoring criteria) and secondly, it is the best engine I've ever made. The lining work, detail and overall aesthetics make this model, in my opinion, the most accurate and stylish build of mine to date.
The video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7iXzAE_Sb0
Win or lose, I'm still proud of what I've been able to do, it set a new standard for me and I continually look back on it for inspiration and techniques. I hope you all enjoyed the video and stick around for more to come!
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To reach the shore of this fantastic mountain lake on the Lofoten islands was a real scramble through dense forest, steep slopes and large boulders. But the reward was huge with this peaceful Autumn lake just after sunrise...
Harvest season is upon us now, though it was still a little ways out when I visited the DREI a few weeks ago. The fields have once again gone gold, signifying an incoming increase in rail traffic as they're harvested, which also means a hell of a lot more work for the employees on the DREI. I'm sure it's a "fun" time over there at this time of year.
You know, Watcos scheme is a little on the controversial side - and for good reason, it's boring as hell and uninspired. Really most of these corporate schemes are, but I never see praise for Watco, which is fair. I'll give them one thing though, they at least picked a nice shade of yellow. It pairs nicely with the fields around this time of year. Especially if you only look at the front...
Just east of Tuscola, Decatur & Eastern Illinois Railroads 101 job puts down some power after slow going through Tuscola. A healthy combo of being in the middle of town and the former owners of the line, CSX, having let the track condition diminish creates a bit of a rollercoaster of speeds in the area, and on the railroad as a whole. Slow through the UP/CN-IC/DREI diamond and town, fast east of town, and slowing once they reach the nearby town of Camargo - it's quite the adventure following 101 and its ups and downs!
There are times as a transvestite that I really wish I could pass myself off as an actual female, in fact I dream of having the looks and ability to achieve a convincing illusion of being a woman. I acknowledge that despite harbouring the desire to do this I simply don't have what it takes to ever succeed in with this aspiration.
Despite my obvious failures to look and behave like a woman I still have a wonderful time on each occasion I indulge in my love of male to female cross-dressing. It is always a thrill and I feel incredibly happy engaging in gender illusion and imagining I am a woman. It's a powerful emotional experience that I know I have a need to experience, I simply cannot resist the inner urge within me to dress and attempt to look female.
This photo taken in early June captures me in a rather joyous moment of delight. I fail to look female but I truly enjoyed being outside dressed as one and loved having the make-up on my face and wearing the wig. My dream will remain elusive but the inner delight of actually doing this for real is rewarding and as ever for me, very exciting.
I experienced an increase in confidence by wearing make-up, I enjoyed having a female hair style and I was euphoric to be wearing a dress and high heels having had my legs waxed the previous day. To feel the soft summer breeze caressing my smooth hairless legs and the hem of my dress while catching the scent of the perfume I had dabbed on and the glimpses of my painted nails, the feel of the feminine fabrics and delight of my feet being in high heels which are uncomfortable but so fabulously feminine, yes indeed, I just love being a transvestite!
Being outside in the garden is the furthest I will ever venture while cross-dressed as I know I will never pass publicly as this picture shows all too clearly, it is very obvious I am a man dressed up as a woman so I need to be realistic about my abilities. I love cross-dressing but I also know where to draw the line with my limited skills and physicality.
I do receive compliments on my appearance and I'm grateful people are so nice to me as their words are encouraging but I know in reality I don't really look like a woman and no matter how hard I try I never will, that's just how it is.
This obvious limitation in my skills and physical abilities does not diminish the fun and joy I gain from cross-dressing, I still adore my time as Helene. I'm am sure I am not alone in recognising one's limitations but knowing one can still enjoy themselves despite this and gain fulfilment from the act of attempting to look like a woman, it is a amazing thing to do and as I mentioned earlier, I love it :-)
To wake up early in the morning and go to work can be a challenge many of us need to overcome much too often. Sometimes, however, there are sweet rewards - like option to take a picture of a lazy looking morning sun rising over a rain-refreshed summer city.
10. AND THE VILLAGE REMAINS... THE LAST TUB
South Hetton, Co Durham. DH6 2TT
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And The Village Remains: The Last Tub is a public sculpture by Ray Lonsdale installed at the Robin Todd Centre in South Hetton as a memorial to the village’s mining heritage and the community that grew up around the pit. The work forms part of a wider local project to mark the area’s industrial past and to provide a visible focal point for remembrance and civic pride.
The sculpture is cast in weathering steel (corten), Lonsdale’s favoured material, which develops a warm, rust‑red patina that sits naturally against the brick and concrete of the village streetscape. The composition centres on a miner and a coal tub, a compact, readable scene that balances dignity with everyday detail. The tactile surfaces and life‑size scale invite close inspection and encourage viewers to imagine the physical labour and social life of the colliery community.
Lonsdale’s title—And The Village Remains—frames the sculpture as both elegy and affirmation: it acknowledges the loss and disruption caused by pit closures while insisting on the persistence of community memory. The “Last Tub” motif evokes the final shift, the end of an era, and the ordinary objects that carry collective meaning long after industry has gone. The work therefore functions as a local memorial rather than a generic monument, rooting national industrial history in a specific village story.
The statue was commissioned through local initiatives and unveiled in late 2016, an event attended by hundreds of residents and covered in regional press. The project was driven by community groups and civic partners who sought a permanent tribute to South Hetton’s mining past and to the people whose labour shaped the place.
Since its installation the sculpture has become a familiar landmark at the Robin Todd Centre, used for remembrance events, school visits and as a backdrop for local storytelling. It sits near a mural and other heritage panels that together form a small outdoor narrative about the pit, daily life and the social fabric of the village. Local responses emphasise gratitude that the community’s history has been made visible and accessible.
The work is publicly accessible year‑round and rewards a short visit: the corten surface changes with light and weather, and nearby interpretive panels help place the sculpture in historical context. As part of Ray Lonsdale’s wider regional output, the piece contributes to a trail of steel sculptures across County Durham that link industrial memory with contemporary public art.
About the Breed
The merry and frolicsome Cocker Spaniel, with his big, dreamy eyes and impish personality, is one of the world's best-loved breeds. They were developed as hunting dogs, but Cockers gained their wide popularity as all-around companions. Those big, dark eyes; that sweet expression; those long, lush ears that practically demand to be touched'no wonder the Cocker spent years as America's most popular breed. The Cocker is the AKC's smallest sporting spaniel, standing about 14 to 15 inches. The coat comes in enough colors and patterns to please any taste. The well-balanced body is sturdy and solid, and these quick, durable gundogs move with a smooth, easy gait. Cockers are eager playmates for kids and are easily trained as companions and athletes. They are big enough to be sporty, but compact enough to be portable. A Cocker in full coat rewards extra grooming time by being the prettiest dog on the block. These energetic sporting dogs love playtime and brisk walks.
No it's not 'Air Miles'...it's just plain old Mother-Nature to many...but for me, she's the grandest bearer of the most Amazing creations ! Having your own flower gardens does take time & work but the 'Benefits & Rewards' far surpass the efforts ! Watching them grow from beginning to end....nurturing them along the way with some necessary poking, pruning & weeding...then being there to visually catch them at their best moments ! One of the best parts of summer is strolling through my gardens often trowel in one hand & camera in the other ! By having your own Lilies the odds of opportunity to photograph them at their best is 10 out of 10...& a true pleasure & feast for the eyes, meanwhile helping Mother-Nature with spreading her beauty & providing food for her little creatures !~ (Pesticide Free of course !)
This is just one of my many Asiatic varieties...her 1st day coming into bloom~ (mid July)
When you go for an appointment, Sometimes the doctor gives you an award if you've been a good girl. When you wish it was something else though it makes you fantasise
When I left this for the gym this morning there was no light,
On the way home it was quite bright.
From my backyard I was given this gift,
So obviously my camera I did lift.
This is evidence that God is great,
A wonderful sky... thanks to my best mate!
This image is part of my Rhyming Captures Set
Islambag, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Leading a life has its difficulties.
It has toil, tension and sorrow.
Leading a life has its rewards, too.
It has success, amazement and exhilaration....
It has little yet wonderful gifts of happiness....for everyone rich and poor, it has a gift of smile.
Captured from Islambag, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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