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Hey friends. :) Today is such a beautiful day. I started my day with The Beatles as usual, prepared breakfast, ate it and now I'm here drinking my last cup of coffee before studying. (boo) Even though I have a terrible headache I try my best to keep my mood up! I'm greatly motivated and happy these days. :) If I don't have positive thoughts I'll probably die of exhaustion, so I kinda force myself to be okay, haha.
So this is my mom, as some of you know, she is a summer person like me but it doesn't mean that she won't enjoy the snow and the great scenery it creates! :) Hope you like it. :) xx
ps. I'm genuinely happy that flickr gives 3 months extra pro for free! :D Awesome.
I’ve been away, I lived aside / On an ocean both far and wide / I know it was all a lie / It’s best to lie sometimes / Do you remember, were you around / Did you hear that awful sound / Oh no, you were nowhere to be found / When my great ship went down / Oh mother, mother, make my bed / I wanna sleep for a while / Outside the winds are blowing high / Will you stay by my side? (Myriam Gendron)
© Südstern, Berlin, 2024, Florian Fritsch
I always try and fit in a chapter or two of my current book during the course of each day ~ a quiet hour and a cup of coffee is hard to beat!
I've used a "real". look for this shot but my reading (of books) is done on my Kindle Paperwhite ..... apologies to real book readers ;-)
Our Daily Challenge ~ Good To Read ....
Thanks to everyone who views this photo, adds a note, leaves a comment and of course BIG thanks to anyone who chooses to favourite my photo .... thanks to you all.
There's not much happening on the road to Opeongo in winter. It's just nice to be there and you never know when someone will pop up to take your picture.
More photos of my adorable nieces on my blog... including some of Yohanna that I didn't share on flickr.
Kids grow up so fast! That's why you should always hire a photographer to register the passing of time ;-)
Dylan challenged me to make the Hell To Pay squad in their actual costumes, (which I wasn't gonna make believe it or not) and a challenge from Moose, as you all know, is like a challenge from god. You just go with it. Heh.
Harley: CMF Babysitter hair, Harley head/torso, CMF Cowgirl hips, Robin legs.
Frost: CMF Ice Queen head/collar, Mister Freeze torso, Alfred coattails, Canary legs.
Copperhead: His idea was MUCH cooler than mine but I haven't' got like any of the parts needed to make his so, c'est la vie. Fortuna head, Ninjago torso, Ivy skirt, Ninjago legs.
Tiger: Lobo hair, Cash head, Luke Cage torso, CMF Space Marine legs.
Deadshot: Floyd head, JL Flash torso, JL Batman legs.
Boomer: Boomer hat/head, Ninjago torso, Batman legs.
All of these are temporary. In fact none of them exist anymore, but lemme know what you think!
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To round off a decent day of spots, this stunning Escort estate took pride of place tucked in the corner of this car park. The RS Turbo alloys set it off a treat in my opinion, with the original dealer plates and chrome detailing indicating that it's a GL. With 77k (could be 177k) on the clock as of September, I think there's plenty of life left in this yet.
"There was me, that is Alex, and my three droogs, that is Pete, Georgie, and Dim, and we sat in the Korova Milkbar trying to make up our rassoodocks what to do with the evening."
- A Clockwork Orange
Anthony Burgess
I've been dismayed to hear that people are thinking of quitting due to the changes to the free membership....I would be very unhappy to see anyone go as it's the interaction between members which keeps it alive...otherwise it's just a load of pictures. I thank all those who take the trouble to comment and fave and also post so many inspiring images.
I've paid the sub for many years (and for a Yorkshireman that's something)....and I feel the benefits are worth it. So if you are thinking of leaving, please rethink...maybe even put your hand in your pocket!!
"I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all."
-Alfred Lord Tennyson
I am smokin I'm on fiah I am blazin don't get hurt
So I guess this is technically an outtake from the concept I was actually going for; I'd been trying to burn the paper from the edges but that wasn't resulting in any sizable flames, so finally I started folding the pages in half and burning them from the middle, and they started making these sweet holes and turning into flamethrowers and I was like damn I gotta do a thing
Ugh I'm sorry I've been posting a lot less lately; I've been working basically every day for the last few weeks and by the time I get home it's like hegh where's my bed let me lay in it for a few (or twelve) hours. But I'll try my hardest to edit the other photo sometime tonight/tomorrow night maybe? It's a rough maybe. Either way it means more fire coming your way sometime soon, basically, so erbody wins. Especially my backyard which is still intact and not a pile of ashes and dead shit.
<3 u guiz, happy Thursday!
Returning to Opa-locka from a morning freight run to Nassau, Bahamas. This stretched and re-engined Convair began life in 1956 as a US Navy R4Y-1 (later designated C-131F), serial 141026. planelogger.com/Aircraft/Registration/N371FL/764080
the sunset last night just after i came home from camp was magnificent..i could not capture the full beauty..but this is what i can share with you from my canon ixus50..i love to share the icelandic sunsets with you!
the thickness of the clouds and the colors are something that astonishes me..and to see it life..is a priviledge..this time of night..an how the clouds split the sky into totally different colors..
WOMEN'S DAY, 2020.
Dedicated with all my love to my daughter Michelle Lucrecia.
I took this picture of her when we used to live in Holland.
I just scanned the old print and using current technology, this is the final product!
(March 8, 2020)
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325012, heads south at Cathiron, running Warrington Royal Mail(Dbs) to Willesden Prdc.
To me, these mail workings are always something special to see, and I'm also pleased that parcels and letters still move by rail.
Cathiron. 17-07-2020.
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Analogue Road Trip to Italy, 2020.
Troyes-Alps
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Another early visit to Rowley today sees Chiltern Mainline liveried Class 68, 68013, hurries away from the Rowley Regis stop with 1H15 0609 Kidderminster to London Marylebone.
All my life I have tried to pluck a thistle and plant a flower wherever the flower would grow in thought and MIND !.
-Abraham Lincoln -
- thx saba for the quote ♥
Hey guys,
Some days ago a friend called me and asked me to dance two short simple chair dance performances.
Although my doctor advised me against doing this, I simply couldn't resist. So I did it, because I miss you, boys...
This photo was taken in my dressing room. As you can see, there is even a bed in it, and it looks a little messy at the moment.
One day everything will go back to normal.
I'm just addicted to you boys!! 😍
With love,
Jenna 💋
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Taken in 2021. I arrived in Mackinaw City early so I could do a trial run prior to the partial solar eclipse. The sun was going to rise on 10 June partially eclipsed so I was out at dawn the day before. Once my test photos were done I took a few other shots, including this foggy bridge.
Traveling in a railroad car , Surrounded by Mountains on the rail road track of the Canadian run by Via rail , Trip from Toronto to Vancouver and back with stay in , Vancouver , cropped photograph , Martins photograph , Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada , June 21. 2014
Person’s eye view
Mountain view
Top of the train
The Canadian operated by Via Rail
Waterfall from a mountain
David Village Community Gardens
David Village Community Gardens , Gardening plots
David Village Community , Gardening plots
Gastown Steam Clock
Gastown Steam Clock in Vancouver
Gastown Steam Clock Vancouver , British Columbia
Vancouver rail yards
Mountains
Vancouver harbour
Vancouver harbour and rail yards
Mountains on the background in Vancouver
Night view at a bridge in downtown Vancouver
Allium in bloom VanDusen Botanical gardens in Vancouver
Botanical gardens
Allium in bloom
VanDusen Botanical gardens Vancouver
Alliums
VanDusen Botanical gardens
Allium in bloom VanDusen Botanical gardens
A-maze-ing-laughter
sculptures by Yuen’s Minjun
converted to black and white
Photographs converted to black and white
A-maze-ing-laughter sculptures
A-maze-ing-laughter sculptures by Yuen’s Minjun
Lions Gate Suspension Bridge across the Burrard inlet to the harbour , it’s connect of the Northern end of Stanley park to the North shore
Lions Gate Suspension Bridge
Burrard inlet to the harbour
the Burrard inlet
Fraser River
the Fraser River in Vancouver
Fraser River
Favourites
Bridge in Vancouver
Vancouver
British Columbia
Canada
Martin’s photographs
Bridge in Vancouver
June 2014
Bridge
Nikon
Nikon DF
DF
FX
rail road track
Monochrome
photograph converted to black and white
zwart & wit
zwart en wit
black and white
Black & white
Going to be a quick change on Wednesday for i have to get home change and put a face on to be in Colchester for half seven because i dropping my daughter to a do, Then i need to decide do i head back down the A12 for a dance class or do i see if Alice is free?.
Difficult one it is.
Mind you I am more worried about getting a face on more than anything else.
And then Thursday night we are going to as a family to see the rocky horror show, not the live show nore the film but a filmed version of the stage play. should still be a good night although i won't be dressing up for it.
Funny i have always felt uncomfortable watching the film.
On Explore - February 8, 2024 - Thanks to all my Flickr friends!
We know that ladybugs hibernate in the cold, but I even came across them in the park last month when the sun showed itself. It is also possible that this individual is looking for a new place for itself. It would be fair to say that I was surprised by the ladybug that I chanced upon on a snowdrop on a cloudy and cold morning. This is the photo I captured by quickly grabbing my camera from my car and taking it without a tripod. The delicate balance of nature never fails to amaze me.
Ladybugs, like many other insects, go through a period of dormancy during the winter months, known as hibernation. During hibernation, ladybugs typically seek out sheltered spots such as under leaf litter, in tree bark crevices, or inside buildings to protect themselves from the cold temperatures. They enter a state of reduced metabolic activity, conserving energy until warmer weather returns.
Ladybugs hibernate in groups, which provides them with added protection and warmth. They release a chemical signal that attracts other ladybugs to gather in clusters, known as aggregations. These aggregations can sometimes be quite large, with thousands of ladybugs huddled together.
As the weather begins to warm up in spring, ladybugs become more active and start to emerge from their hibernation sites. They begin searching for food and mates to start the reproductive cycle anew. This emergence from hibernation is often observed by people who may find ladybugs crawling out of their winter hiding spots and venturing into the open once again.
Ladybug populations in the UK can vary depending on factors such as habitat, climate, and food availability. While specific population numbers may not be readily available, ladybugs are common and widespread throughout the UK, with numerous species found across various habitats including gardens, parks, woodlands, and agricultural fields.
Ladybugs play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and supporting biodiversity. Some of the benefits they provide in natural life include:
Controlling nature's pests: Ladybugs are voracious predators of aphids, scale insects, mites, and other garden pests. By feeding on these pests, ladybugs help to keep their populations in check, reducing the need for chemical pesticides in agriculture and gardening.
Pollination: While ladybugs are primarily known as predators, some species also feed on pollen and nectar. As they move from flower to flower in search of food, they inadvertently aid in pollination, facilitating the reproduction of flowering plants.
Indicator Species: Changes in ladybug populations can serve as indicators of environmental health. Monitoring ladybug populations can help scientists assess the impact of habitat loss, climate change, and pollution on ecosystems.
Food Source for Predators: Ladybugs serve as an important food source for various predators, including birds, spiders, and other insects. Their presence contributes to the food web and supports the survival of higher trophic levels in ecosystems.
Aesthetic Value: Ladybugs are beloved by many people for their bright colors, distinctive markings, and gentle demeanor. Their presence adds beauty and charm to gardens and natural landscapes, enhancing the overall aesthetic value of these environments.
Overall, ladybugs play multifaceted roles in ecosystems, from providing valuable ecosystem services to captivating human observers with their fascinating behavior and appearance. Protecting and conserving ladybug populations is essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems and promoting sustainable agriculture and gardening practices.
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The 25 de Abril Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting the city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal, to the municipality of Almada on the left (south) bank of the Tagus river. It has a total length of 2,277 metres, making it the 46th longest suspension bridge in the world.
From its inauguration in 6 August 1966 up to 1974, the bridge was named Salazar Bridge (Ponte Salazar), after Portuguese Prime Minister António de Oliveira Salazar, who ordered its construction. After the Carnation Revolution, which overthrew the remnants of Salazar's regime, the bridge was renamed for April 25, the date of the revolution. It is also commonly called the Tagus River Bridge.
Later changes had to be made due to the rapid increase in population. In the 1990s, a fifth car lane was added, and in 1999, a lower deck, used as a railway track, which was planned since the beginning, was finally built. Today, the upper deck carries six car lanes while the lower deck carries a double track railway, electrified at 25 kV AC.
From the late 19th century, there had been proposals to build a bridge across the Tagus. In 1929, the idea advanced when the Portuguese engineer and entrepreneur, António Bello, requested a government concession for a railway crossing between Lisbon and Montijo (where the Vasco da Gama Bridge, the second bridge serving Lisbon, was later built in 1998). As a result, the Minister of Public Works, Duarte Pacheco, created a commission in 1933 to analyse the request. The commission reported in 1934, and proposed building a road and rail bridge. Bids were obtained, but the proposal was subsequently put aside in favor of a bridge crossing the river at Vila Franca de Xira, 35 kilometres north of Lisbon.
In 1953, a new government commission started work and, in 1958, recommended building the bridge, choosing the southern anchor point adjacent to the recently built monument to Christ the King (Cristo-Rei). In 1959, the international invitation to tender for the project received four bids. In 1960, the winner was announced as a consortium headed by the United States Steel Export Company, which had also submitted a bid in 1935. The American School of Lisbon was founded largely to educate the children of the American engineers brought to Portugal to work on the construction of the bridge.
Construction began on 5 November 1962. Forty-five months later, six months ahead of schedule, the bridge was inaugurated on 6 August 1966. Presiding at the ceremony was the President of Portugal, Admiral Américo Thomaz. Also present were the Prime-Minister, António de Oliveira Salazar, and the Patriarch of Lisbon, Cardinal Manuel Gonçalves Cerejeira. The bridge was named Salazar Bridge (Ponte Salazar), after Prime Minister Salazar.
United States Steel International Inc., based in New York, was prime contractor for the bridge. Morrison-Knudsen of Portugal Ltd., an American firm based in Boise, Idaho, was U.S. Steel's principal associate. Morrison-Knudsen had previously worked on the San Francisco Bay Bridge. The bridge was designed by Steinman, Boynton, Gronquist and London of New York, and Tudor Engineering Company of San Francisco. The steel was imported from the US. Four workers lost their lives, out of a total of 3,000 who worked on the site. Construction took a total of 2,185,000 man-hours of work. The total cost of the bridge came to 2.2 billion Portuguese escudos, or US$32 million (US$225 million in 2011 adjusted for inflation).
Soon after the Carnation Revolution in 1974, the bridge was renamed the 25 de Abril Bridge, the day the revolution had occurred. A symbol of those times was captured on film, with citizens removing the large brass letters spelling "Salazar" from one of the main pillars of the bridge and painting a provisional "25 de Abril" in its place.
The upper platform, running 70 m above water, had four car lanes, two in each direction, with a dividing guardrail. On 23 July 1990, the guardrail was removed and a fifth, reversible lane was created. On 6 November 1998, the side walls were extended and reinforced to make space for the present six lanes. Cars crossing the bridge make a peculiar hum because the two inner lanes are made of metallic grating rather than asphalt to minimize aerodynamic forces by means of pressure equalization.
Since 30 June 1999, the lower platform has carried a double track railway. To accommodate that, the bridge underwent extensive structural reinforcements, including a second set of main cables, placed above the original set, and the main towers were increased in height. The railway had been part of the initial design, but was eliminated for economy, so the initial structure was lightened. The original builder American Bridge Company was called again for the job, performing the first aerial spinning of additional main cables on a loaded, fully operational suspension bridge.
Traffic soon increased well beyond predictions, and has remained at maximum capacity despite the enlargement from four to six lanes, the addition of the railway, and the building of a second bridge serving Lisbon, the Vasco da Gama Bridge. A third bridge has been on and off government plans for some time, but the idea has been dropped presently, due to Portugal's budget constraints.
These African bovines have absolutely mammoth horns! I hate to think what it's like to carry those around all day.
Where to start? Taken on a Mamiya Super 23 6x9, Fomopan 200 in D-76.
This is an intimidating machine, a 'take no prisoners' which will taunt you with 'ha, so you think you got me huh?' only to find out that it has shown you to be rather amateurish and incompetent. The other medium format cameras I have used have lock out mechanisms to make sure you can't make a mistake. Not this, there is a sequence to follow...I even had them written down. So a steep learning curve but.... when all your ducks line up the image quality is breathtaking. This is an interesting read ...
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Italien / Südtirol - Sellagruppe
On the way to Piz Boè - View back to Rifugio Franz Kostner al Vallon
Auf dem Weg zum Piz Boè - Rückblick zur Franz-Kostner-Hütte
The Sella group (German: Sellagruppe, Ladin: Mëisules or L Sela) is a plateau-shaped massif in the Dolomites mountains of northern Italy. The Sella lies north of the Marmolada and to the east of the Langkofel. The highest peak is Piz Boè at 3,151 m (10,338 ft) above sea level.
The Sella lies between the four Ladin valleys of Badia, Gherdëina, Fascia, and Fodom and is divided between the provinces of South Tyrol, Trentino and Belluno. It can be driven around by car crossing the Campolongo Pass, Pordoi Pass, Sella Pass, and Gardena Pass. In winter it is possible to ski around the entire massif by using the Sella Ronda ski lift carousel. Also each winter the alpine touring ski Sellaronda Skimarathon race is held, which leads around the entire Sella and covers 42 km of mountain trails. The same trails can be mastered by Mountain bike during the summer.
Other peaks in the massif are the Piz Pisciadù 2,985 m (9,793 ft), the Boèseekofel 2,910 m (9,550 ft), the four Sellatürme 2,696 m (8,845 ft), Sass Pordoi 2,952 m (9,685 ft), whose summit can be reached by funicular from Pordoi Pass, and Brunecker Turm 2,495 m (8,186 ft). During winter the summit is the starting point for many alpine ski tours, of which the most famous are the descent through the Val Mesdì and the descent from the Pordoischarte.
(Wikipedia)
Die Sellagruppe oder einfach Sella (ladinisch l Sela, italienisch il Sella) ist ein plateauförmiger Bergstock in den Dolomiten in Italien. Sie befindet sich zu Teilen in Südtirol, im Trentino und in Venetien. Höchster Gipfel der Gruppe ist der Piz Boè mit 3152 m s.l.m.
Rund um die Sellagruppe sind die Täler des ladinischen Sprachgebiets gruppiert, was den Gebirgsstock zum geographischen Zentrum Ladiniens macht.
Namen
Neben Sella und Sellagruppe existieren im Deutschen mit Sellastock, Sellamassiv und Sellaberg weitere Bezeichnungen für die Gebirgsgruppe. Im Atlas Tyrolensis (von 1760 bis etwa 1770 erstellt) von Peter Anich und Blasius Hueber wird für das Gebiet die Bezeichnung Sallei verwendet.
Der Name Sella für den Bergstock ist vom Sellajoch aufgewandert und entstammt dem ladinischen Wort sela mit der Bedeutung „Sattel“.
Daneben besteht noch ein weiterer ladinischer Name für einen Teil der Gebirgsgruppe, in der Grödner Varietät Mëisules, in der Gadertaler Varietät Mësores. Dieser wird speziell für den nördlichen Teil des Massivs verwendet. Abgeleitet ist dieser Name vom lateinischen mensa bzw. alpenromanischen *mesula, womit ein „Tisch“ bzw. in der übertragenen Bedeutung eine „Felsterrasse“ gemeint ist. Diese Bezeichnung bezieht sich auf die waagrechten, geologischen Raibler Schichten, die das Massiv stellenweise in zwei Stockwerke teilen.
Geographie
Lage und Umgebung
In der Sellagruppe treffen am Piz Boè drei italienische Provinzen zusammen: Südtirol, Belluno und das Trentino. Nordwestlich der Sella befindet sich Wolkenstein, nordöstlich Corvara, südöstlich Arabba und südwestlich Canazei. Die Luftlinien-Entfernung nach Cortina d’Ampezzo beträgt rund 24 Kilometer und nach Bozen etwa 36 Kilometer.
Umgeben wird der Sellastock von vier Gebirgspässen: Im Norden liegt das Grödner Joch (2125 m) zwischen Gröden und Gadertal, im Osten der Campolongopass (1875 m) zwischen Gadertal und Buchenstein, im Süden das Pordoijoch (2239 m) zwischen Buchenstein und Fassatal und im Westen das Sellajoch (2218 m) zwischen Fassatal und Gröden. An der breitesten Stelle misst das Sellamassiv vom Grödner Joch im Norden ins obere Ende des Buchensteiner Tals im Süden etwas mehr als sieben Kilometer. Vom Sellajoch im Westen nach Transrüs im Osten beträgt die Distanz etwas mehr als 9,5 Kilometer.
Über das Grödner Joch geht das Sellamassiv nach Norden in die Puezgruppe über. Nach Nordosten und Osten schließt sich die Fanesgruppe an. Im Süden folgen der Höhenzug um den Sasso del Cappello sowie das höchste Massiv der Dolomiten, die Marmolada (3343 m). Im Westen befindet sich die Langkofelgruppe.
Gliederung und Gipfel
Der Sellastock kann in vier Untergruppen gegliedert werden. Den gesamten östlichen Teil bildet die Boègruppe mit dem höchsten Berg der Sella, dem Piz Boè (3152 m). Diese Untergruppe umfasst daneben unter anderem noch Piz- (2827 m) und Boèseekofel (2913 m), Zehner (2916 m), Neuner (2904 m), Vallonspitze (2906 m), Col Turond (2927 m), Col Alton (2882 m) sowie die Pordoispitze (2950 m), auf die eine Seilbahn vom Pordoijoch führt.
Getrennt durch das Val Lastiës, dessen Namen vom ladinischen Wort für Felsplatten kommt und aus der Umgebung der Boèhütte (2871 m) nach Süden ins Fassatal führt, schließt im Nordwesten die Mëisulesgruppe an. Sie wird vom Mëisules-Plateau, einer Hochfläche, beherrscht. Dessen Ränder stellen Gipfel wie Piz Lastiës (2875 m), Piz Sëlva (2941 m), Piz Gralba (2972 m), Piz Miara (2964 m) und Piz Beguz (2974 m) dar. Außerdem gehören zu dieser Untergruppe noch die Gipfel des Le Mëisules (bis zu 2999 m), der Piz Ciavazes (2831 m) und die bekannten Sellatürme (bis zu 2696 m).
Dem Val Lastiës entgegen führt das Mittagstal nach Norden auf Kolfuschg und das obere Abteital zu. Es trennt damit die Pisciadùgruppe von der Boègruppe. Das Vallun de Pisciadù und das Val de Tita bilden die Grenze zwischen Mëisules- und Pisciadùgruppe. Wichtige Gipfel innerhalb der letzteren Gruppe sind Pisciadùspitze (2985 m), Dent de Mesdì (2881 m), Sas de Mesdì (2978 m), Bergerturm (2861 m) und der Zwischenkofel (2907 m).
Nördlichste Untergruppe ist die Murfreidgruppe, die durch das Val Gralba von der Mëisulesgruppe unterschieden wird. Gipfel hier sind die Murfreidtürme (bis zu 2724 m), die Murfreidspitze (2634 m) und Rodelheilspitze (2615 m).
(Wikipedia)
Die Franz-Kostner-Hütte (italienisch Rifugio Franz Kostner al Vallon, ladinisch Ütia Franz Kostner) ist eine Schutzhütte in den Dolomiten.
Lage und Umgebung
Die Franz-Kostner-Hütte befindet sich im Ostteil der Sella auf 2536 m Höhe. Sie liegt auf dem Gebiet der Gemeinde Corvara in Südtirol, Italien.
Erreichbar ist die Hütte vom nordöstlich gelegenen Corvara aus, vom östlichen Campolongopass oder vom südöstlichen Arabba. Sie dient als Stützpunkt für Klettertouren im Sella-Stock. Gegen Nordwesten gelangt man von hier zum Piz da Lêch. Südwestlich liegt der Piz Boè, zu dessen Spitze der Vallon- und der Lichtenfelser Klettersteig führen.
Geschichte
Die Sektion Bamberg des Deutschen und Österreichischen Alpenvereins (DuÖAV) begann 1913 mit dem Bau der Hütte, die Arbeiten mussten jedoch durch den Ausbruch des Ersten Weltkriegs eingestellt werden. 1971 erwarb die Sektion Bozen des CAI den Rohbau. In den 1980er Jahren finanzierte Erich Kostner die Fertigstellung der Hütte und benannte sie nach seinem Vater Franz Kostner, einem bedeutenden Bergsteiger und Tourismus-Pionier des Gadertals. Die Einweihung erfolgte am 27. August 1988.
(Wikipedia)
A new species of hoverfly in my garden with this Parasyrphus punctulatus and a big thanks to Roger Morris for the ID
This morning, my appointment to get two cortisone injections in my knees has just been cancelled and rescheduled for Monday. With a temperature of -9C (windchill -13C), I wish that meant I didn't need to go out in the cold and clear the snow off my car. However, I have a few errands that I really need to run.
On 17 October 2018, I managed to get over to Carburn Park for a walk. Though I have seen a number of Rusty Blackbirds, this species was still a bird I wanted to look out for. As it turned out, this was not one of my finds. However, I saw a few other things that were a delight to see, including meeting two Ferrets that were out for a walk (or rather, travelling in a stroller) with their 'people". Both are rescue animals, which was good to see.
"Ferret Rescue & Education Society (FRES) is a non-profit, charitable organization that was started by a group of devoted ferret owners in the Calgary area who recognized the need for a locally based rescue dedicated to ferrets. Our committed volunteers assist FRES in their goal to find permanent homes for all of the ferrets surrendered to us. They also provide shelter, basic needs, veterinary care, and if necessary, rehabilitation for all abused, unwanted, and abandoned ferrets regardless of their health status." From the FRES website.
Another lovely encounter was with the resident Great Horned Owl. Two friends that I bumped into in the park described where they had just seen it. Two or three strangers also helped pinpoint the exact tree : ) Over the years, we have seen Great Horned Owls in this park - always a joy. On this particular day, this owl was rather agitated and moved two or three times. One of the park's Eastern Gray Squirrels was teasing the owl.
As if a couple of 'rescue' Ferrets and a Great Horned Owl weren't enough, we were also very lucky to see a Harlequin Duck (male) out on the Bow River. When we first saw it, it wasn't too far out on the water, but it gradually swam further and further away, diving constantly. My photos were not the greatest, but they serve as a record of seeing this very handsome duck.
The weather was gorgeous, and much-deserved after the dreadful winter weather we have been having (in fall)! A perfect day to be outdoors, so I just couldn't resist. Lovely to see you, Pam, though unfortunate that you were just leaving when I arrived. Great to see you, Bonnie, and spend time with you. Had been a long time, no see.
Leisure Valley, Chandigarh
A camera allows you to dream. It allows you to focus on the things you like about the time and space you inhabit. In my recent work on Chandigarh, I have sought to capture the essence of the city for future generations who will live or pass through it. When I migrated here in the late seventies, Chandigarh was a relaxed, laid back town. Time moved languidly and slowly during those days. It is now a bustling, energetic city, which has fortunately retained the charm and beauty of its early years. There are very few cities in India, which can be compared with Chandigarh, because there are very few cities, which were entirely built according to a master plan by an architect of the stature of Le Corbusier. The complex interplay of shadows and light in Le Corbusier's architecture is particularly enthralling to me as a photographer. I view a camera as a receptacle of light. But imagining a great architect conceiving and building a city as a receptacle of light is an exhilarating vision for me. Presently I am working on documenting this light as it falls on the stirring straight lines and open spaces of Chandigarh.
Chandigarh has retained the rigid design and beauty of Corbusier's art. Human habitation and nature exists in harmony in the city. In the future this city, like every other city, will change in ways we cannot fathom at the moment. In my work I have sought to follow Leo Tolstoy's dictum: "In the name of God, stop a moment, cease your work, look around you". I have stopped for a moment. I have ceased my work. I am looking around. I would like to share what I see through the viewfinder of my camera. The human eye has a 50mm angle of view. But photography offers multiple angles of view stretching from ultra wide to ultra telephoto. I view these photographs as my homage to the beautiful city, which has given me shelter for over three decades.
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