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In the 1980s, my father, Ian, and I undertook some sailings with Reg Lindop of Ellesmere Port (in Cheshire). He had built his own cabin cruiser, the TENACITY, and later converted her from diesel to steam, to get a more authentic feel for canal travel. In that guise she can be seen here about to enter the water at Preston Brook Marina in Runcorn (also Cheshire). Reg, who can be seen in the picture is, sadly, no longer with us. Dad was also taken from us, only a short while ago (26th April 2020). This photo, taken by my father, reminds me of some happy times and wonderful experiences; on this occasion, as we took TENACITY to Manchester on the Bridgewater Canal, and then she sailed back to Ellesmere Port via the Manchester Ship Canal.
Wave Access Vessel 'Tenacity'.
The Wave Access vessel is a 25m aluminium rapid crew transfer vessel designed for the offshore industry.
www.maritimejournal.com/news101/industry-news/wave-access...
With summer gone, a Jerusalem Artichoke grows out of and against the eroding concrete of a long-abandoned army gun turret. The Native Americans once cultivated these plants for their tubers, which are something like potatoes with a nut-like flavor.
Jan 26th was a small wave day at Lyall Bay so I amused myself by shooting silhouettes of surfer postures against the late day.
I admired the tenacity shown here as he hung on grimly and gently bailed himself out 5 seconds or so later.
Nikon D850 camera with Tamron 150-600 G2 lens
More from Iguazu.
We're back in the states now - it is *so* great to be home. The trip was great, but more of an adventure than I bargained for.
I got heat stroke on a 4-hour trek along the beach in Pinamar, then developed sinusitis and bronchitis in Iguazu. I ended up in a Buenos Aires hospital bed at 3 in the morning this Wednesday past. After two bags of IV fluid, I got a prescription and went back to the hotel to start a regimen of antibiotics and ibuprofen.
(Socialized medicine, btw, is fantastic.)
Anyway, I have a plethora of RAW files and many rolls of film to develop, so I'll start posting stuff with little stories here and there.
I'm sorry I couldn't do more of a "live feed", but internet access was difficult, then I got sick and, well, you know the rest...
Mangrove trees with long, twisted roots have evolved to withstand the relentless tugging of the tides and crashing of the waves and its sprawling root system is the front-line defense against erosion by the tides and the waves. The tenacity of the mangrove trees is admirable, holding fast in the salt water, and surviving the extremities of being swamped by the sea water and then when the tide rolls back standing free.
Mid day waiting for the boat to arrive at the jetty on Neil Island, I see some mangrove trees by the beach and with the tide slowly rising and the waves lapping the shore, making for a lovely sight. Took a frame to indicate their fortitude, standing tall in the incoming sea. While the BW rendition I made of this frame had a near IR feel to it, I decided to first post the coloured frame for the loved the hues so much.
At Bharatpur Beach, near the jetty, Neil Island, Andaman & Nicobar, India
Tenacity, Closer and Bjergsen at the 2023 LCS Asset Day shoot (Photo by Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games)
Jacqueline Smith has been protesting the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis for the last 20 years and 204 days.
this lovely butterfly on the columbine was a total bonus when I stopped the truck to shoot a waterfall! I loved watching it dance on the flowers... clinging fiercely to the stamens of the Columbine while it fed... dangling and flopping in the breeze! I know
this forest is so calm and peaceful. Funny, when I came back from this trip after a couple nights sleeping in my truck in the rain in the midst of elk herds, by waterfalls, or in a wind storm by a river... people asked me in shock, weren't you scared all alone? I laughed... and said I am much more scared in cities than I ever am out there!
Besides, I had Rio with me! Even if she is afraid of vampire bunnies!
part of my Journey North set... come later and see it as a slideshow!
see my most interesting photos according to Flickr here:
Ive photographed this tree often. Partially felled by strong wind/lightning, it continues to produce leaves in an attempt to survive. It hasn't and won't give up on life. A good reminder.
Little aspen in the boulder. Didn't have to go far for this shot. It's right out my door, in Aspendell.
I just realized that I've topped 10,000 views on my stream in a little over a year. I never imagined anything like that. I've met some wonderful, talented people here who have encouraged me and helped improve my skills tremendously. I would like to express how much I appreciate the comments and favorites--I read each one, even though I may not get around to replying back and expressing thanks. I hope this suffices as an adequate "Thank You." I've been taking photos for more than 10 years now (SLR off and on), and I still have much to learn. So many of you are an inspiration.
I've been thinking about adding a second camera to my gear, a D7000. I know it's the same sensor, but it is built a little better, all my lenses will work with it, and it's in my price range (the last two points tied to my WV teacher's salary . . . a pittance). Any thoughts?
Again, a hearty Thank You to all my Flickr friends.
1950 Rolleiflex Automat - 3.5 Xenar
Rolleinar 2
Kodak TMAX 400
Botched development by measuring for 35mm!
Nikon FE with Vivitar 17-28 lens and Kodak Ektar 100 film. Riis Park has gradually been renovated and where possible, the original design is carried forward. In the case of these railings, no nails or screws are used as one plank is attached to another. Each plank is notched and when matched together holes are side-drilled for wooden pegs to be hammered in - then the pegs are cut off and finished. Elegant . . but can it survive the current tendency of people to . . . what is the word I am looking for? You can guess. Atlantic Ocean in the far distance.
A very windy end of day - really pushing me around. I could not believe plants would take hold in the joint of this railing. Opened the aperture as wide as possible to get the fastest speed.
Riis Park, Rockaway, NY
A Victorian couta boat in the Pittwater (Sydney) fleet.
R.M.Y.C. Wooden Boat Festival 2015.
Sydney Australia.
I have to admire the tenacity it takes to get all the way up there to decorate this!
You can check out the whole set here.
Summit of Mt. Goddard, 13,568', with sky pilot, Polemonium eximium, Kings Canyon N.P. The south fork of the San Joaquin River cuts through diagonally from the left. Hell for Sure Pass crosses the divide at Red Mountain, upper left.
Yeah, even a weed in the rocks can be eloquent. When I got to the top of the mountain, this sight just choked me up.
This used to be a nice playground, with four swings, a seesaw, and a slide. There was a jungle gym back behind the swings. You could have a picnic in the little shelter to the left and grill some burgers and wurst on the grill. Not any more.
This area is better than it used to be: There were no swings for a time, and there's now a little slide off to the right.
This is the start of A Walk Around Lockland, a look at the town where I grew up, and a little bit about its history.
Wave Access Vessel, Tenacity. Whitehaven, Cumbria.
This is from their website.
The Wave Access vessel is a 25m aluminium rapid crew transfer vessel designed for the offshore industry, which its UK-based developers claim will bring significant benefits to operators in terms of cost, time and safety.
Developed by Coastal Charters of Whitehaven, Cumbria, the radical new vessel is designed to optimise the transportation for up to twelve passengers and three crew. Compared to vessels currently used in the offshore wind service, it will dramatically reduce fuel consumption, Coastal Charters claims, and achieve around twice the speed while maintaining safety and improving comfort. It is designed to significantly reduce the personnel costs to offshore operators through increased efficiency and reduced lost time and from an environmental perspective there is a reduced carbon footprint both in build and operation.