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On a falling tide in the Mersey estuary one of Antony Gormley's cast-iron statues, a few hours ago semi-submerged, stands watch as a ferry departs the port of Liverpool and heads out towards the Irish Sea and its destination, Dublin.
The vessel is the 'Victorine', a roll-on, roll-off type that mostly caters for commercial trucks. It's a leisurely journey over too with the 5.30pm departure from Liverpool turning in to a 3.30am arrival at the Irish port - presumably to allow plenty of time for drivers to get their regulation rest before heading off to their next destination.
Per the Liverpool Biennial website:
Antony Gormley’s installation comprises 100 cast-iron life-size sculptures made from 17 different moulds taken from the sculptor’s own body, installed on Crosby Beach on the Mersey Estuary. The 'iron men' all face the open sea, and evoke the relationship between the natural elements, space and the human body. ‘Another Place’ covers a distance of almost 3km, with the pieces placed 250m apart along the tide line, and up to 1km out towards the horizon. The movement of local tides and daily weather conditions dictate whether the figures are visible or submerged. It has become one of the most well-loved and widely recognised public art works in the UK.
From personal experience, and with the huge cranes of the Port of Liverpool out of sight on my left, it's a surreal and magical place. By my reckoning, 11 of the men can be seen in this shot. Unsurprisingly, given the salty atmosphere and conditions, the statues have started corroding to varying degrees, which surely adds further to their appeal.
6.45pm, 25th July 2024
two photos of a dipper at the local waterfall , both taken with the nikon 300mm f4 lens using manual focus on olympus body
We have some wonderful rough seas on the South coast of the UK...people tend to forget the power behind the waves. The temptation is always to get as close as possible to that wonderful raw energy...especially when you have a camera in your hands!!
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Back in the day this was high tec - and you got to do your own D&P !!
Seen on a birthday card made by my daughter ( not recently ) .
Here, I put the watch on a shiny red tile using Blu Tack to hold it in place. The edge of the tile is visible but out of focus at the bottom of the image allowing the reflection of the watch to fade away. The background blackout blind is independently lit with a softbox. Post-editing: softglow and removal of visible Blu Tack
Red Shouldered Hawk on the bat-house. He looks like a sentry soldier on watch, but I imagine he is on the hunt for his next meal.
The lake out back in our hood.
Pere Marquette 1225 is a 2-8-4 (Berkshire) steam locomotive built for Pere Marquette Railway (PM) by Lima Locomotive Works in Lima, Ohio. 1225 is one of two surviving Pere Marquette 2-8-4 locomotives, the other being 1223 which is on display at the Tri-Cities Historical Society near ex-GTW coaling tower, in Grand Haven, MI.
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A usual place to spot a heron on one of the ponds on Bookham Common , there used to be loads of heron about . However , I am not so sure if the heronry is still there , it used to be be so noisy when the youngsters were being brought up . Anyway , back to this one , if it hasn't already eaten the all the residents of the pond he is still hopeful of any passing lunch !!
Some things remain –
silent, still, observing what’s left behind.
A cat on a rusted roof,
a quiet sentinel in a world that forgot itself.
Captured in Second Life on Portocorvo – Harvest Moon.
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The mother of the young female Glossy, keeping an eye on us while munching on her breakfast of sheoak nuts.
Steampunk with Eudora3D help!
Me:
- Eudora3D Iris Dress & Corsets & Panties at Engine Room
- Eudora3D Anabelle Hat Black @Mainstore
- Eudora3D Anabelle Socks and Heels @Mainstore
- Eudora3D Lilac Rings and Lilac Bracelets @Mainstore
- PENDULUM Ravaphine Eyepatch We Love Role Play
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- Black Cats Creations BCC NEW Store Opening GIFT
10 poses of the NEW Store Opening HUNT!
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Ross:
- Eudora3D Eudora3D Steam Set - Monocle
- Eudora3D Eudora3D Steam Set TopHat Black
- Eudora3D Lost in Time Steam Necklace
- [ContraptioN] Atreus Frock @Mainstore
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- Black Cats Creations BCC NEW Store Opening GIFT
10 poses of the NEW Store Opening HUNT!
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- Tulssy Studio- Climber Bento Nails @Mainstore
- Varonis backdrop