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Support staff working near the dining area of BOBMC Rider Mania 2019 event near Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Feeding a congregation of thousands of motorcycling enthusiasts is a herculean task, and it requires the combined efforts of hundreds of workers in the background. Most - like this woman - remain unnoticed and often unappreciated.
I firmly believe that only when we choose to begin seeing the most disadvantaged among us, will we be able to comprehend the alarming economic disparity in our society and perceive the fallacies of our public policies.
Landscape of Trisul peaks during mid-morning from Kasauni, Uttarakhand.
Trisul, named after Shiva's trident weapon, Trishula, is a group of three Himalayan peaks in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
On display at Chatham Historic Dockyard, Kent.
One of the all time great military and civilian 4x4 heavy duty trucks. Produced from 1938 until 1953. The Matador gave good service in WW2 as an artillery tractor and general purpose truck. It was also the basis for conversions, command vehicles and fuel tankers were two of the uses. Post war some were fitted with a lifting gib to provide a robust HGV and bus recovery vehicle.
The final guise of the rebadged Metro. The original model launched in 1980 was called the Austin Mini Metro and had a few name changes along the way to becoming the Rover 100 series in December 1994 with production finishing in 1998. By then a very outdated motor car. But still appealed to older drivers which may account why there are some very low mileage Rover 100's around today.
I wonder how the Hydrogas suspension units are fairing in old age.
The for sale sign on this car says that it has a mileage of 41,000 and one owner from new. It has the 1.4 K series engine so would probably be OK as a city runabout. I spent about 2 minutes looking for similar models on the internet and found others with about the same mileage and one owner being offered for sale. The original Mini remained in production for a few years after its intended replacement.
The final guise of the rebadged Metro. The original model launched in 1980 was called the Austin Mini Metro and had a few name changes along the way to becoming the Rover 100 series in December 1994 with production finishing in 1998. By then a very outdated motor car. But still appealed to older drivers which may account why there are some very low mileage Rover 100's around today.
I wonder how the Hydrogas suspension units are fairing in old age.
The for sale sign on this car says that it has a mileage of 41,000 and one owner from new. It has the 1.4 K series engine so would probably be OK as a city runabout. I spent about 2 minutes looking for similar models on the internet and found others with about the same mileage and one owner being offered for sale. The original Mini remained in production for a few years after its intended replacement.
Photograph taken in May 2019.
A special treat to be able to walk freely around 7 of the Douglas Dakota / C47/ C53 Skytrooper aircraft that will be part of the Daks Over Normandy 75th anniversary event on 5th/6/h June 2019.
They were at Old Warden Airfield for the Shuttleworth Collection's Flying Festival 2019.
For me this photo really tells the story of the carnival. The young girl taking a photo of the police men in stockings and suspenders and maybe her dad in pink ...... And the brown bear shopping in the background. The young photographer is completely dressed in recycled gear - the theme of the parade.
Not totally sure if this is an estate or a van conversion.
Must be interesting cornering with the weight of the ladders on the roof rack.
Photograph taken in 2019.
View from the seawall of the River Crouch looking over the nature reserve at North Fambridge, Essex.
Part of the Crouch Valley on the Dengie Peninsular
OU 17 BUJ of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police. On duty at Old Walden Airfield, Bedfordshire for the Shuttleworth Collection's Air Festival 2019.
My thanks to the two friendly police officers who moved to one side so that I could get a photograph of their vehicle.
JNM 700, part of the Shuttleworth Collection, displayed at the Flying Festival 2019 held at Old Warden Airfield, Bedfordshire.
Abbreviated information from the lectern seen in this photograph as follows.
The car had been purchased by Richard Shuttleworth in the late 1930's He had started to rebuild it, but had not completed the project before his death in 1940. It was finished by a company called Blanchflowers. JNM 700 passed out of Shuttleworth family hands in 1952. It became part of the Shuttleworth Collection in 1998.
This Railton is built around a Hudson chassis and 4.2 litre straight 8 engine.
JAM 926 at the Festival of Steam and Transport 2019. Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent.
This body shape of Hawk ran from 1948 until 1954 in various upgrades. The 1948 launch model was a Mk III, Mk IV came along in 1951 and the slightly restyled Mk V in September 1952 until 1954.
D 8650 at the Festival of Steam and Transport 2019. Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent.
Thought to be the only remaining Hallford bus.
Hallford was the brand name used by J and E Hall of Dartford, Kent. The business operated between 1907 and 1925. Interestingly they were involved in producing a hybrid petrol-electric bus. D8650 photographed here however is powered by a 5400cc petrol engine.
Served with Maidstone and District Motor Services.
Brighton's Run2Music was a great opportunity for me to get out and practice with my new gear. Runners could do 5k, 10k or a half Marathon and the musical course with disco was a circular route around the end of Madeira Drive. So I was in the centre and able to capture runners over and over again. I thought I'd practice my over exposures, double exposures and a few normal shots.
P824 JPO parked up by Gatwick Aviation Museum. The faded logo appears to be of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.
Brighton's Run2Music was a great opportunity for me to get out and practice with my new gear. Runners could do 5k, 10k or a half Marathon and the musical course with disco was a circular route around the end of Madeira Drive. So I was in the centre and able to capture runners over and over again. I thought I'd practice my over-exposures, double exposures and a few normal shots.
KU59 AVF at Old Warden Airfield. In attendance for the Shuttleworth Collection's Flying Festival 2019.
With its high ride height and chunky tyres this Mercedes Sprinter looks like it may have some off road capability.
Once upon a time exploring Kew Gardens in England. Came across this gorgeous sculpture by Simon Gudgeon. It’s titled Leaf Spirit
Landscape of Trisul peaks at dusk from Kasauni, Uttarakhand.
Trisul, named after Shiva's trident weapon, Trishula, is a group of three Himalayan peaks in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
Snow dunes, ice volcanoes and frozen waters meet the horizon, where a gentle sunset paints the sky in soft hues—a quiet reminder of winter’s stark and peaceful beauty.
-Lake Huron, Ontario Canada
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Interesting regional passenger transport in the form of a two car unit, each with only one bogie and the power unit located centrally. Apparently some of these units have a third centre carriage. Made by the Swiss firm Stadier and seen here in Arriva Spurt livery near Driel in Holland. The bridge is crossing the Drielse Rijidijk road with the rail track leading to a major crossing of the River Nederrijn, part of the River Rhine. About 3 miles from Arnhem.
On the way to Photo London at Somerset House we got distracted by the photo opportunities at Victoria Station. We were approached by Station Security twice but when we showed them our photo's they realised we really were practicing.
Arrived alone in the garden at about 6.00 p.m. Later on at dusk we had 4 cubs and 3 adults together.
XPB 114 displayed at the Festival of Steam and Transport.
Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent.
This style of Morris Cowley was a no frills budget version of the Morris Oxford from the same era. The Cowley from 1954-56 had a 1200cc engine and the slightly restyled version from 1956-1958 used the same 1489cc B series engine as the Oxford. Looks like XPB 114 has had a sensible engine upgrade as on the DVLA website is shown with a 1500 engine.
Very well presented vehicle, just a hint of rust etc here and there.
A Nepalese dancer performing in a traditional group dance at BOBMC-RM in Pokhara, Nepal.
An interesting thing about the dancers was that their group comprised men and women of varied ages. Some dancers were quite senior while others looked really young. The gentle pace of the dance meant that the seniors and youngsters were on the same page.
People usually differ in their capabilities, whether inherently or induced by the vagaries of time. This can be frustrating for the driven. But then, beautiful things can also be created if one slows down for the disparate, to forge meaningful collaborations.
Photo London 2019 at Somerset House.
Made my own portraits with a little creative licence, a hole in the wall, a passing stranger and a change of colour.
716 BKK displayed at the Festival of Steam and Transport 2019. Historic Dockyard Chatham.
The International B-250 tractor was produced in the United Kingdom between 1955 and 1961. They were made in the Bradford factory once used for Jowett car production.
RGC 112 displayed at the Festival of Steam and Transport 2019. Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent.
Notes from the information board says that this Land Rover was supplied new to the Minstry of Supply, painted grey. It spent some time in chequered yellow and black livery as an airfield control vehicle. Later in its working life it was used to tow damaged vehicles from a banger racing track.
It now appears to be in very safe hands and looking splendid.
HMS Cavalier in the background.
The DVLA website has this truck as being made in 1927, but other sources on the internet are saying 1929.
GF 212 underwent a major restoration project some years ago and looks fantastic.
The Commer brand name was used from 1905 until 1979, not always with the same owners though.
GF 212 displayed at the Festival of Steam and Transport 2019. Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent.
859 CKM displayed at the Festival of Steam and Transport 2019. Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent.
I have a lot of affection for the 100E, may be because my first car was a 1958 Ford 100E Prefect.
The 100E range was introduced in August 1953. Must have looked very modern in 1953 compared to some other current cars back then. Although it used the same 1172cc side valve engine and 3 speed gearbox first seen in the Model Y of the early 1930's. There was a very good facelift in October 1957 which generally cosmetically improved the car without any major structure changes. The Anglia 100E was replaced in 1959 by 105E Anglia, but the 100E soldiered on until 1962 with the Ford Popular name. A very good Ford Prefect 107E with a 997cc ohv engine and 4 speed gearbox was made 1959-1962.
Tawny Eagle bird near Kangra, Himachal.
This was a lucky sighting as I spotted the eagle while driving on a highway in Kangra valley of Himachal. It was perched on top of a tree branch overhanging the highway. With my mind completely on the bird, I pulled over and came to a screeching stop in a huge puff of dust. I then realised that my halt had patrons in an adjcent open-air tavern jumping from seats! They were even more perplexed when I pulled my camera out and ran into the middle of the highway. A quick click before the bird flew away, and I was back on the road before anyone could say "hallelujah"!