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A Singer Model 99K Sewing machine, dated from its serial number to February 1927. The type was produced from 1911 until the mid 1950s.
The 99K was three quarters the size of the standard and was marketed as a portable unit for home use. Singer machines of all types were phenomenally popular, with 36 million being produced from Singer's Scottish factory alone - remarkable for a product which could last a lifetime in a country (meaning the whole UK) which had a population of only 30-40 million throughout the production period. As such, this is probably not a particularly rare item, although the brief research I've done shows that the original polished plywood case within which it still resides is. Originally hand cranked, Singer brought out electric models like this one from 1921.
This one was obtained second hand by Alice, a lady of limited means who was destined to become my dear wife's grandmother. Although I haven't dared try it, it seems to be in working order. There is a pack of ancient needles, still bearing their price ticket (2/3), in the storage compartment visible on the right. For those baffled by British pre decimal currency (sanity reached the Bank of England in 1971) that means two shillings and three pence.
This triptych shows the machine in front of a window, perhaps reflecting how Alice used it. Photoshop was used to blur the background more than the f11 aperture had allowed. The smaller photos are macros of parts of its workings.
You're not alone, young man. I did actually sing along in my heart, with tears in my eyes... Here's the song:
《傾城》The Fallen City
熱情就算 熄滅了
Even though our passion dies.
分手這一晚 也重要
It still matters, our final night.
甜言蜜語 謊話嬉笑
Sweet words, lies and jokes,
都給我一點 不要缺少
I want it all and nothing less.
話題盡了 也不緊要
and if we’ve nothing more to chat,
吻我至淒冷的深宵
Just kiss me til the night goes dead.
繁華鬧市 燈光普照
Lights still shine in thriving town,
然而共你 已再沒破曉
but we know we’ll have no more dawn.
紅眼睛 幽幽的看著這孤城
With red eyes, looking at this isolated city,
如同苦笑 擠出的高興
It’s like a joy out of sickly smile.
全城為我 花光狠勁
As the whole town goes wild for me,
浮華盛世 作分手佈景
hollow prosperity is our final scene.
傳說中 癡心的眼淚會傾城
In legends, lovers’ tears make castles fall.
霓虹熄了 世界漸冷清
Dimming neon, quiet-down world,
煙花會謝 笙歌會停
dying fireworks and fading symphony,
顯得這故事尾聲 更動聽*
make an enchanting end of all.
紅眼睛 幽幽的看著這孤城
With red eyes, looking at this isolated city,
如同苦笑 擠出的高興
It’s like a joy out of sickly smile.
瓊樓玉宇 倒了陣形
Those jade palaces, and turncoats within,
來營造這 絕世的風景
make this ending the greatest scene.
傳說中 癡心的眼淚會傾城
In legends, lovers’ tears make castles fall.
霓虹熄了 世界漸冷清
Dimming neon, quiet-down world,
煙花會謝 笙歌會停
dying fireworks and fading symphony,
顯得這故事尾聲 更動聽~
make an enchanting end of all.
Lyrics by Wyman Wong
Translation by Art of the Words
On the fourth day of Chinese New Year, Tsimshatsui, 2021
Klasse W, Fujifilm Superia X-Tra 400
A great tit sings while perched on an old wooden post with soft autumn colours in the background.
© Mike Brownhill
"We'll show the world they were wrong
And teach them all to sing along"
"Never doubt that a small group of of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~Margaret Mead
Edited with my Vintage 3 Action and Texture 18(Soft Light 100%) from my new texture pack.
Of all the trees on Dry Plain around Lugarno this is my favourite.
There's something special about it for me, its defiant shape, standing tall to the harsh elements that challenge it, somehow laughing, and singing with the strength of its resiliance.
Technical details:
- EOS 7D
- 10-20mm @10mm
- ISO100, 70sec, f16
- Lee Big Stopper
- Tripod
Information & Credits, and a closer view of the shoes are on the blog post.. rissasecondlife.blogspot.com/2018/07/sing.html
Be as a bird perched on a frail branch that she feels bending beneath her, still she sings away all the same, knowing she has wings.
Victor Hugo
From a square of origami patterned paper made by "Avenue Mandarine" (20cm / 70g)
Diagram: In Lionel Albertino’s Book “Safari Origami”
~Vanilla Twilight by Owl City
Josh and I have made it 4 months as of today :)
So I've been trying to process something like this for a while. It's mostly inspired by Kristine May. :)
It's all a little cliche though with the piano and lyrics... I just feel so unoriginal lately!
I keep getting ideas and whipping out my camera, but then i feel like I can't get the right shot, or my battery dies, or I have to go.
I even had a dream tonight that I was driving and the sky was painted with just THE most extraordinary sunset ever so I reached for my camera, lost conrtrol of the wheel, and caused a truck to swerve to avoid me and fall over and explode.
Thank God that was just a dream. I hardly even realized I could have died hhahaha.
Explore! Highest: #11 - Thank you :)
From the Big Trip 3D slide archives - 2004.
This amazingly detailed statue is a tribute to Sabu Peter Sing, a legendary stockman in the Northern Territory. He was born of a Wardaman Aboriginal mother and a Chinese father. The statue is incredibly detailed, showing every stitch in the clothing and even shows wear on the heels of his boots. It is located in Katherine in the Northern Territory, Australia. The original of this image in 3D was quite effective with the main body of the horse and rider seeming to be just behind the frame, but the head of the horse coming right through the frame. The bronze looked great in the late afternoon sun against the vivid blue sky.
(Slide scanned using Canon RP with 24-240 and Nisi close up lens. Original taken using Fuji Sensia 100 slide film)
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