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Actually, Domo-kun's unchanging expression here conceals a bittersweet sadness that usually comes after the blossoms have fallen. For all the season's beauty, the ground under the cherry trees is a patchwork of blue tarpaulins that persists 24 hours a day as the next day's visitors turn up late in the evening to claim (stain) their hanami real estate.
Foliage encases much of this old asylum building in Northern Italy. The green creepers and tree branches forming an additional layer just beyond this secure barred window in one of the patient wings.
Have a pleasant and peaceful, safe and secure, healthy and wealthy weekend, filled with all the blessings.
God be with us all.
In the heart of Verona, where ancient stones whisper tales of love and tragedy, a man named Luca strummed his weathered guitar. Seated in his wheelchair, he played beneath an archway near the Arena, his music a bittersweet contrast to the hurried footsteps of tourists.
Luca had learned long ago that even the simplest things could be stolen. He secured his few belongings with a chain, a silent barrier against those who saw his misfortune as an easy opportunity. The first time someone had tried to take it, he had fought back, his voice louder than the thief’s greed. But he had learned—music could soothe a heart, but it could not protect an instrument.
And so, as the sun cast golden light upon Verona’s cobblestones, Luca played on. His guitar, though bound in chains, sang with the freedom of a soul that refused to be silenced.
Ewa Nui, Oahu, Hawaii
I was thinking of using a different title, but didn't want to offend anyone. 'Trump's Wall' first came to mind, lol.
Sony A7 (Full Spectrum) | Sony FE 55mm ZA | LifePixel 830nm
The Edge is located on the west side of downtown West Palm Beach near the Tri-Rail Station. The building features a heated salt-water swimming pool & spa with views of Clear Lake and downtown, common area WiFi, cyber cafe, clubhouse with billiards table and kitchen/bar, large fitness center, secure fob system, and a 24-hour manned lobby with security cameras throughout. The condos feature a loft-style with exposed concrete ceilings, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. The building's location allows for a quick route to get on I-95 or Okeechobee Blvd. Property owners can have up to 2 pets with no weight limit. Tenants can have pets based on landlord preference. The Edge has a Walk Score of 42.
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08. FIDDLERS GREEN
Fish Quay, North Shields. NE30 1JA
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Fiddler’s Green is a corten‑steel sculpture by Ray Lonsdale that stands on the Fish Quay at North Shields, overlooking the River Tyne. The figure, known locally as The Fisherman, was commissioned and funded by the North Shields Fishermen’s Heritage Project as a permanent memorial to fishermen from the port who were lost at sea.
The statue is a tall, solitary fisherman seated and gazing out to sea, rendered in Lonsdale’s characteristic weathering steel so that the surface develops a warm, rust‑red patina in the coastal air. Its pose and placement deliberately evoke maritime folklore: Fiddler’s Green is a sailors’ paradise in legend, a place of music and rest for those who die at sea, and the memorial’s plaque quotes a verse that links the figure to that tradition. The work’s readable realism and quiet dignity make it both a local landmark and an accessible site of remembrance.
The North Shields Fishermen’s Heritage Project led the fundraising and selection process, raising the money needed to commission Lonsdale and secure a prominent quay‑side site. The project brought together fishermen, local businesses and civic partners to create a lasting civic memorial; reports from the unveiling describe strong community involvement and broad local support for the initiative.
Unveiled in 2017, the sculpture quickly became a focal point for visitors, families and commemorative events. It features in local walking routes and heritage trails and is frequently photographed by passersby and tourists. For many residents the figure functions as both a personal and collective marker—an everyday place to pause, reflect and remember those who worked the North Sea.
Fiddler’s Green sits on the Fish Quay near the sands and is publicly accessible year‑round; its quay‑side location ties it visually to the working harbour, moored boats and the wider riverscape. The sculpture’s durable material and evocative siting ensure it reads as both contemporary public art and a civic memorial embedded in the port’s living history.
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God be with us all.
Beach hut exterior, various locks, locked up and secure. Frinton on Sea, Essex, England. 2022.
Justin
Roof Structures of Resort World Sentosa. Singapore.
More pics of: Our 2 Staycations at Village Hotel Sentosa. ( 2019)
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Stainforth Force, Yorkshire Dales
From the sea the atlantic salmon every autumn swim to reach spawning grounds in the higher reaches of clean, fast-flowing rivers where they themselves were born. This is perfect for eggs and milt to intermingle to secure the next generation of this fish.
Countless obstacles block the salmon’s progress from sea to spawning beds; in particular waterfalls are the most spectacular and challenging.
Just outside Yorkshire Dales village of Stainforth, the River Ribble cascades over a series of natural limestone outcrops; a string of waterfalls where the determination of salmon to forge upstream is laid bare for all to see. October and November are the best months to witness this inspiring spectacle, particularly after good rain.
Event: Foxfield General Classics
Location: Foxfield Railway, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent
Camera: Pentax ME Super
Lens(s): SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7
Film: Adox HR-50
Shot ISO: 50
Light Meter: Camera
Exposure: f/2.8
Lighting: Overcast & Raining
Mounting: Hand-held
Firing: Shutter Button
Developer: Ilford DD-X(1+4) for 7.5 mins
Scanner: Epson V800
Post: Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop (dust removal)
Windchill climbs off the Blockbuster to help secure the perimeter while the other Joes prepare for anti-aircraft scanning.
Though the green jacketed version of Windchill belongs with this vehicle, this version makes more sense for the setting. I can't figure out if his rifle is based on a real-world weapon, but it looks pretty cool.
As the Romanians began falling back from northern Moldavia, the 2nd Army consolidated their forces around the town of Târgu Frumos, less than 50km west of Iași. As the Soviets moved closer, it was decided that the 1st Tank Destroyer Battalion and the remainder of V Corps’ cavalry would be sent south to the crossroads at Săbăoani to secure their escape route. Shortly after giving the order to evacuate the wounded, elements of the Soviet 12th Army had begun probing attacks against the Romanian western flank.
The Stavka had ordered the 12th and 9th Armies to complete the encirclement of the Romanian force by linking up just south of Târgu Frumos. However, coordination and communication between the two armies was poor. 12th Army’s 17th Rifle Corps briefly succeeded in taking the road leading south from the town early on the 26th, but were forced back before they were able to dig in. 9th Army, which was only just finishing up the siege of Iași, wouldn’t join the attack until the next day. These scattered, uncoordinated attacks meant that the Romanians could focus their full strength on these attacks one at a time, and were able to calmly organize their evacuation.
After realizing that coordinating the two armies was proving to be nearly impossible, the Soviets decided to turn their attention towards inflicting casualties on the retreating forces before they got away completely unscathed. The Romanians anticipated this, and did their best to organize defensive strongholds along the route. Any available high ground was occupied by artillery batteries, and any wooded area along the road concealed a machine gun nest. Unfortunately, more than half of the 80km road from Târgu Frumos to Bacău was on flat, open terrain, which would only be loosely screened by the few remaining cavalry units. Despite the cavalry’s best efforts, Soviet forces frequently broke through this screen, wreaking havoc on the Romanian columns. One of these attacks routed most of the 10th Infantry Division, who then abandoned most of their heavy equipment and retreated due west to Piatra Neamț. However, all of these attacks would eventually outrun their supply lines and be pushed back by the next Romanian unit that came upon them, keeping the road open.
Still unsatisfied, the Stavka ordered one last assault on Târgu Frumos itself, where an estimated one-third of 2nd Army’s forces were still located, on the 28th. By that point, the Romanian rearguard was significantly weaker, and it did not take much for the Soviets to break through and enter the town itself, engaging the defenders in bitter street fighting. By the end of the day, Târgu Frumos had been almost completely surrounded, but a breakout spearheaded by the remnants of 2nd Tank Division led the surviving Romanians to safety.
Aside from the occasional strafing run or failed attack on Săbăoani, the march to Bacău from there on was fairly uneventful for the Romanians. By the end of the 29th, the last units had successfully reached the foothills of the Carpathians, from which the 2nd Army would make their last stand.
Over the course of the Prut-Siret Operations, 2nd Army had suffered 6,000 killed or captured (although they gained about 3,000 men who broke out from Iași), with another 3,600 wounded who were safely evacuated, while inflicting similar losses on the Soviets. The Royal War Council would later look back in highsight and debate whether or not the situation would have played out more favorably if 2nd Army had tried to hold out longer before retreating or even attempt to counterattack, as the Soviets were vulnerable from overextending their supply lines. While 2nd Army’s command was eventually cleared of any wrongdoing, it was clear that their habit of putting up token resistance before retreating en masse, regardless of how well it preserved Romania’s precious manpower, was having a demoralizing effect on the troops. Shortly after 2nd Army began digging in around Bacău, its Chief of Staff remarked, “Hopefully, the men will prove they can fight as well as they can run.”
-Side Note-
Has anyone noticed that I've used the same dark tan layered plate set up for the past 5 scenes?