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Active Assignment Weekly 19-26 Feb 2018: Doors and Windows
Spec: capture a window and/or a door (or a part of a window and/or door). Restriction: Avoid getting yourself in the reflection, if there is one. Dare: Submit two photos this week--one of a window and one of a door, or submit a photo that has both.
This is my not quite so glamorous security door (cf Peter's Dutch photo) taken early evening as the sun is going down.
WIT: straightened verticals, cropped to focus on the door and it's shadow, played with contrast and saturation in Colour Efex Pro.
Pictures by James Morgan (0403 892304)- Free images for use in online and editorial only (NO SALES/NO ADVERTISING) - on behalf of VIRGIN ACTIVE, AUSTRALIA- please credit images by James Morgan if used or issued..Tuesday 24th Feb. 2009 Ð Sydney, Australia - Sir Richard Branson made a big splash in Sydney today to celebrate the arrival of his global health and fitness business, Virgin Active, in one of his favourite countries, Australia. Together with son Sam, RichardÕs Virgin Active team swam to victory in a nail biting relay against some of AustraliaÕs elite swimmers. AustraliaÕs golden boy swimmer, Ian Thorpe was on standby to aid Richard in his quest for victory...For further info on Virgin Active : Jennifer Woodward, 0403 069014
The greatest tunes and dances of Ceylon Kaffir released their maiden musical album ~ “Kaffir Sthrela”. THIDORA ~ Theatre Institute for Disability Oriented Research and Advocacy, Sri Lanka proudly presented 'Kaffir Sthrela' the maiden musical album of 'Kaffir Manja' of Siraambiyadi, Puttlam district in Sri Lanka. The album ~ “Kaffir Sthrela” was launched today at John de Silva Memorial Theatre in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The community Kaffir was brought to Sri Lanka from South Africa by Portuguese during the time Portuguese ruled the Island Nation.
As a result of the vibrant diversified customs and rituals of Sri Lankans this community still exists with their own culture in Sri Lanka even after more than 500 years though the no of heads are less than 200. They are the 6th and 7th generation live in Siraambiyadi in Puttlam district, North West of Sri Lanka. The 11 member troupe actively and collectively sings beautifully, and dances gorgeously. Their catchy tunes with the highest spirit and energy make the audience to clap, whistle, foot tap and of course dance endlessly.
Looks like he's saying i'll take care of you. Shallow depth of field. Canon 50mm@f/1.4
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Active Ageing
2012 is the year of active ageing. The focus on active ageing is intended to raise awareness of the contribution that older people make to society. The aim is to encourage policymakers and relevant stakeholders at all levels to take action with the aim of creating better opportunities for older people and strengthening solidarity between generations.
What is active ageing?
Active ageing means growing old in good health and as a full member of society, feeling more fulfilled in our jobs, more independent in our daily lives and more involved as citizens. No matter how old we are, we can still play our part in society and enjoy a better quality of life. The challenge is to make the most of the enormous potential that we harbour even at a more advanced age. The European Year 2012 seeks to promote active ageing in three areas:
Employment – as life expectancy increases across Europe, pension ages are rising, but many fear that they will not be able to stay in their current jobs or to find another job until they can retire on a decent pension. We must give older workers better chances in the labour market.
Participation in society – retiring from one's job does not mean becoming idle. The contribution of older people to society as carers for others, typically their own parents or spouses and their grandchildren is often overlooked and so is their role as volunteers. The European Year seeks to ensure greater recognition of what older people bring to society and create more supportive conditions for them.
Independent living – our health declines as we grow old, but a lot can be done to cope with this decline. And quite small changes in our environment can make a big difference to people suffering from various health impairments and disabilities. Active ageing also means empowering us as we age so that we can remain in charge of our own lives as long as possible.
Nikon D1X
Focal Length: 35mm
Optimize Image: Custom
Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: Off
2003/12/28 17:05:55
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
White Balance: Auto
Tone Comp.: Auto
RAW (12-bit)
Metering Mode: Center-Weighted
AF Mode: AF-S
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Image Size: Large (4011 x 2613)
1/125 sec - F/16
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Saturation: Auto
Color
Exposure Comp.: -0.65 EV
Sharpening: None
Lens: AF-S 17-35 mm f/2.8D Nikkor
Sensitivity: ISO 125
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The large sunspot group can clearly be seen with the (protected) naked eye.
This image was taken at 1515 UT on 2011 November 6 with a Canon EOS 60D, Sky-Watcher 100 ED refractor and Thousand Oaks Optical solar filter.
Active Assignment Weekly: Stairs.
The assignment is to capture stairs.
Dare: try to capture feet as they travel on the stairs.
Don't: no folding stairs
Most residential buildings here (Lusaka, Zambia) are single-storey, so no stairs there. But there are lots of unfinished commercial buildings like this one that are started and then grind to a halt. I wondered why the second step was so large?
WIT: asking the guard to let me take the picture, persuading the foreman a few minutes later that I had permission from the guard; straight from camera, no crop or PP
Esmail and crew made the rounds to all the I.E. Active locations on Black Friday morning to serve hot chocolate and giveaway some free Mugs. Went to Active Rancho, Chino, Chino Hills, Corona, Temecula, and Riverside. Overall the shops did successful that day!
The Banks Peninsula.
This stunning volcano formed peninsula was named by Captain Cook in 1770 believing that it was an island after he saw Lake Ellesmere which he thought was the sea. He named it after the botanist on his voyage – Joseph Banks. We know that the peninsula is made up of two volcanic cones with breached sides on the calderas - with one forming Lyttelton Harbour and the other Akaroa Harbour. The volcanoes were active 1.6 to 5 million years ago. The volcanic cones or calderas have steep indented sides producing dramatic coastal and cliff formations. The first settlement that we reach on Banks Peninsula is called Little River which is known for its grass seed industry. On top of the caldera we should have superb views of Akaroa harbour if it is clear.
Apart from Maori occupation Akaroa was first settled by two Frenchmen who created the village of Duvauchelle in 1840. A little further on is Akaroa. The harbour is known for its wildlife including the rare Hector Dolphins and many seabirds. Since the Polynesian invasion of NZ about 1,000 years ago three successive waves of Maori have occupied Akaroa Harbour – the Waitaha, the Kati Mamoe and finally from the 1600s to the arrival of white settlers the Ngai Tahu. In 1830 the Maori settlement on the south side of the harbour was the scene of a notorious incident with the British ship named Elizabeth. British Captain John Stewart helped the North Island chieftain Ngata Toa to capture the local chieftain Te Maiharanui which resulted in a battle and massacre. The British wanted to establish a whaling station at Akaroa but the Ngai Tahu would not agree to this. Partly as a result of this James Busby was sent to New Zealand to negotiate with the Maoris for British occupation which he did through the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. In the meantime Akaroa was left alone until 1838 when French whaler Captain Langlois decided to use Akaroa for a whaling station. He “purchased” some Maori land through a dubious agreement with the Maoris. He returned to France, floated the Nanto-Bordelaise Company and returned to Akaroa with a group of French families with the intention of founding a French colony there. But by the time he arrived back in Akaroa the Treaty of Waitangi had been signed, including by the Akaroa chiefs and Britain had declared sovereignty over all of New Zealand’s three main islands. But the French stayed and settled anyway with villagers at Duvauchelle and Akaroa itself. New Zealand’s first Governor Hobson despatched a British ship the Britomart from the Bay of Islands to Akaroa to ensure British sovereignty was respected. The French laid out the streets of Akaroa with French names and they planted many walnut trees and bush roses. By the time the British arrived in Christchurch with the Canterbury Associated in 1850(based like SA on the ideas of Edward Gibbon Wakefield) Akaroa was already well established albeit with a French flavour. Look at the street names- Rue Lavaud, Rue Pompallier, Rue Jolie, Rue Balguerie, Rue Benoit, Rue Viard and Rue Grehan. The hill behind the town is L’Aube Hill (Sunrise Hill).
Historical walk in Akaroa with buildings numbered.
1. L’aube hill. Site of the pioneer French cemetery.
2. Trinity Church. A Presbyterian church opened here in 1860 by Mr Eteveneaux. Replaced 1886. Hall 1916.
3. Mrs Eteveneaux’s shop. No 42 Rue Lavaud.
4. No 43. A typical early colonial French style house.
5. Chez La Mer and the Madeira Hotel. Erected 1871 by Mr Rodrigues of the Madeira Islands.
6. Nos 45 and 47 were sites sold by the Nanto-Bordelaise Company in 1842 to a German settler, Jacob Waeckerle. House built 1877 with gallery added 1905.
7. Bon accord. Interesting house with two front doors. Used as Catholic school room and offices.
8. Chemist Shop. Henri Citron opened this pharmacy in 1883. During World War 2 a plane crashed into the shop.
9. No 60 was erected 1864 as a Town hall. Façade remodelled in 1993.
10. First Police Station built in 1864 and extended in 1904. Now a residence.
11. Akaroa Museum. The complex includes the Courthouse 1880, the Langlois-Eteveneaux house 1841.
12. The Old Criterion Hotel. Began as a shop in 1850s and became a hotel in 1860s.
13. The Customs House opened in 1853 closed 1880.
14. The old Post Office opened in 1914. Now the Information Centre.
15. Bank of New Zealand. A bank opened in 1863 but this one was built in 1905.
16. St Peters Church in Rue Balguerie. Built 1864 in English style. Graveyard contains grave of an early vicar who became the first Anglican Bishop of Dunedin.
17. Blythcliffe at no 37. Two storey house from 1857.
18. War Memorial which was unveiled in 1924.
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Active Assignment Weekly: Minimal House
This is light shining in front of my doggy door. I tried to concentrate on something other than wood and to be as minimal as possible.
I cleaned up the noise on the floor and did black and white. I also boosted contrast. I took the photo in the dark to get the most contrast as possible.
Live at Diaxroniki music stage 19-04-2011
fujifilm fujicolor c200
yashica auto yashinon dx 50mm f/1.4
canon eos 1v
Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA
Finally recently they've opened the "active oval" after prolonged renovation.
Fotbal - SR Brasov vs Kids Tampa Brasov ( 2 -1 ) Liga a III-a Sezon 2021/2022, Brasov , Aprilie 2022
Rheannon taking a picture on exposure 00. Taken by Chris with the Minolta X-700 with Ilford HP5 Plus 400 film.
Pictures by James Morgan (0403 892304)- Free images for use in online and editorial only (NO SALES/NO ADVERTISING) - on behalf of VIRGIN ACTIVE, AUSTRALIA- please credit images by James Morgan if used or issued..Tuesday 24th Feb. 2009 Ð Sydney, Australia - Sir Richard Branson made a big splash in Sydney today to celebrate the arrival of his global health and fitness business, Virgin Active, in one of his favourite countries, Australia. Together with son Sam, RichardÕs Virgin Active team swam to victory in a nail biting relay against some of AustraliaÕs elite swimmers. AustraliaÕs golden boy swimmer, Ian Thorpe was on standby to aid Richard in his quest for victory...For further info on Virgin Active : Jennifer Woodward, 0403 069014
Active Assignment Weekly Jan 3-Jan 10: Wheel
WIT-Cheese wheel still in the foil, did not want to include the brand name, so I put them all upside down on my glass too stove, then switched the camera to Sepia ........that is it nothing exciting.
Active Assignment Weekly: Long exposure. I confess, I intended to do some long exposure at the Latin American street festival yesterday, but I plain forgot.
Here is a tram (streetcar) going past our building. Taken from our balcony on the 36th floor with the camera way over the railing.
What it took: Saturation maxed, contrast maxed, Flickr filter Lorno. Cropped a few mm to get rid of a shadow of a car in the top right corner.
It's very sunny and bright right now, well, it has been for the last few weeks. It's difficult to do long exposures during the day with a max of f/8. I think this came out ok, though, in the end.
Day 130 (v 3.0) - the opposite, actually. not going to the gym or doing anything very physical at all and i'm not sure if that's why i'm feeling so awful or vice versa. regardless, the wrist is aching from gaming (not a sympathetic story, i know) and the knees are shot so the stairs are becoming a struggle. lots of other ailments that should probably be diagnosed but no strength, can't be bothered, etc.
McDonnell-Douglas NF-15B Eagle NASA 837 The McDonnell Douglas F-15 S/MTD (Short Takeoff and Landing/Maneuver Technology Demonstrator) is a modified F-15 Eagle. Developed as a technology demonstrator, the F-15 S/MTD carried out research for studying the effects of vectored thrust and enhanced maneuverability. The aircraft used for the project was pre-production TF-15A (F-15B) #1 (USAF S/N 71-0290), the first delivered F-15 airframe, which is on loan to NASA from the United States Air Force
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA - The men, women - and canines of the Los Angeles City Fire Department were actively deployed during late summer and early fall of 2020 to massive wildfires across the western United States. Among those sent forth have been highly trained LAFD members assigned to California Urban Search and Rescue Regional Task Force 9 (CA-RTF-9), including human remains detection canines Veya and Charli, seen here at the massive North Complex Fire in northern California that spanned Plumas, Butte and Yuba counties, to perform the dolorous task of safely and respectfully recovering those who perished in the flames.
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Maria de Carmen Vidoire Moreno, ca 1855
Maker: Olympe Aguado (1827-1894)
Born: France
Active: France
Medium: albumen print
Size: 2 1/4 in x 4 in
Location:
Object No. 2021.581a
Shelf: B-10
Publication: Alex Novak, 19th Century French Master Photographers: Life Into Art, Vintage Works, Ltd, Chalfont, 2017, pg 162
Provenance: Vintage Works
Rank: 133
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Notes: Taken in the studio in Aguado’s apartment in the Place Vendome. Portrait of the Maria de Carmen Vidoire Moreno (Marquise de las Marismas), mother of the photographer and French bon vivant Olympe Aguado.
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