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Haven't done much winter photography this year, so I am re-posting a photo from 2014. Snow-flakes were stopped by firing the camera's flash in addition to the ambient light. With camera on tripod.
This is my latest addition to the 2nd Volume of The Holy Beauty Project. I wrote some stuff about it on my blog if you want to read.
Btw, we're on the 3rd painting already, which means there are 2 more you probably haven't seen...and there are more to come. Plus a video. No pressure, but if you want to be up to date, follow these links: one, two, three. wink_wink.
The Head. Acrylic on canvas. 50 x 50 cm. 2010.
L&C train 14 has just departed Lancaster and is seen rolling westbound towards Richburg on a misty and rainy morning with a G&O painted GP40-2LW leading the L&C blue high hood GP38AC, and a recently acquired MP15DC. With nearly no two of the same model locomotives on the railroad, the L&C is a haven for oddball mashups of power like this.
A very interesting addition that was brand new into the Lakeside fleet in January 2020 is this Alexander-Dennis, Enviro 400MMC. It was purchased to bring some school contracts to DDA spec away from coaches, also with the additional role of been used for rail replacement. One unexpected use in late July 2020 is use on the commercially operated 449 Ellesmere to Oswestry service, usually the domain of Solos or Solo SRs, thought to be used to help with social distancing capacity on some trips due to covid related regulations currently in play.
Double deckers as a rule are not common with Shropshire operators, certainly not brand new and this is the first double decker to be owned and operated by Lakeside so been purchased brand new is impressive.
Aruba, a small island in the Dutch Caribbean off the coast of Venezuela, has a dry climate, sunny beaches and gentle waves. Constant winds produce a cool breeze and tilt trees (like the famous divi-divi) to the southwest. The European influence appears in the architecture, characterized by the Dutch gables painted in tropical pastel tones. This is also evident in the coexistence of the local language, Papiamento, with English, Dutch and Spanish. The country does not have fresh water but it has desalinated water of excellent quality and you can safely drink tap water. The small country is a major producer and exporter of aloe vera (aloe vera) and is strong in the financial and fishing sectors, in addition to logistical services in the oil sector. It is a small island with a lot of sun and wind all the time, which favors the country's main economic activity, tourism. Its area is 179 km2 (69.1 mi2) and is densely populated by approximately 110,000 inhabitants (2020 Census) and has a per capita income of just over US$25,000 p.a. The country's capital is Oranjestad.
Aruba, pequena ilha do Caribe holandês ao largo da costa da Venezuela, tem clima seco, praias ensolaradas e ondas suaves. Ventos constantes produzem uma brisa fresca e inclinam as árvores (como a famosa divi-divi) para o sudoeste. A influência europeia aparece na arquitetura, caracterizada pelas empenas holandesas pintadas em tons pastel tropicais. Isso também fica evidente na convivência do idioma local, o papiamento, com o inglês, o holandês e o espanhol. O país não tem água doce mas tem água dessalinizada de ótima qualidade e vc pode tomar agua da torneira com segurança. O pequeno país é um grande produtor e exportador de aloé vera (babosa) e é forte no setor financeiro e de pesca além de serviços logísticos na área petroleira. É uma pequena ilha com muito sol e vento o ano todo o que favorece a principal atividade econômica do país, o turismo. Sua área é de 179 km2 (69.1 mi2) e é densamente povoada por aproximadamente 110.000 habitantes (Censo de 2020) e tem uma renda per capita de pouco mais de US$ 25,000 a.a. A capital do país é Oranjestad.
Aruba, een klein eiland in de Nederlandse Caraïben voor de kust van Venezuela, heeft een droog klimaat, zonnige stranden en zachte golven. Constante winden produceren een koel briesje en kantelen bomen (zoals de beroemde divi-divi) naar het zuidwesten. De Europese invloed komt terug in de architectuur, gekenmerkt door de Hollandse gevels geschilderd in tropische pasteltinten. Dit blijkt ook uit het naast elkaar bestaan van de lokale taal, Papiamento, met Engels, Nederlands en Spaans. Het land heeft geen zoet water maar wel ontzilt water van uitstekende kwaliteit en je kunt er veilig kraanwater drinken. Het kleine land is een belangrijke producent en exporteur van aloë vera (aloë vera) en is sterk in de financiële en visserijsector, naast de logistieke dienstverlening in de oliesector. Het is een klein eiland met de hele tijd veel zon en wind, wat de belangrijkste economische activiteit van het land, het toerisme, bevordert. Het gebied is 179 km2 (69,1 mi2) en is dichtbevolkt met ongeveer 110.000 inwoners (telling van 2020) en heeft een inkomen per hoofd van de bevolking van iets meer dan 25.000 dollar per jaar. De hoofdstad van het land is Oranjestad.
Aruba, una piccola isola dei Caraibi olandesi al largo della costa del Venezuela, ha un clima secco, spiagge assolate e onde dolci. I venti costanti producono una brezza fresca e inclinano gli alberi (come i famosi divi-divi) a sud-ovest. L'influenza europea appare nell'architettura, caratterizzata dai timpani olandesi dipinti in toni pastello tropicali. Ciò è evidente anche nella coesistenza della lingua locale, il papiamento, con l'inglese, l'olandese e lo spagnolo. Il paese non ha acqua dolce ma ha acqua desalinizzata di ottima qualità e si può bere tranquillamente l'acqua del rubinetto. Il piccolo paese è un importante produttore ed esportatore di aloe vera (aloe vera) ed è forte nei settori finanziario e della pesca, oltre ai servizi logistici nel settore petrolifero. È una piccola isola con tanto sole e vento tutto il tempo, il che favorisce la principale attività economica del paese, il turismo. La sua area è di 179 km2 (69,1 mi2) ed è densamente popolata da circa 110.000 abitanti (censimento 2020) e ha un reddito pro capite di poco superiore a US $ 25.000 all'anno. La capitale del paese è Oranjestad.
Aruba, una pequeña isla en el Caribe holandés frente a la costa de Venezuela, tiene un clima seco, playas soleadas y olas suaves. Los vientos constantes producen una brisa fresca e inclinan los árboles (como el famoso divi-divi) hacia el suroeste. La influencia europea aparece en la arquitectura, caracterizada por los frontones holandeses pintados en tonos pastel tropicales. Esto también es evidente en la coexistencia del idioma local, el papiamento, con el inglés, el holandés y el español. El país no tiene agua dulce pero tiene agua desalada de excelente calidad y se puede beber agua del grifo sin peligro. El pequeño país es un importante productor y exportador de aloe vera (sábila) y es fuerte en los sectores financiero y pesquero, además de los servicios logísticos en el sector petrolero. Es una isla pequeña con mucho sol y viento todo el tiempo, lo que favorece la principal actividad económica del país, el turismo. Su área es de 179 km2 (69.1 mi2) y está densamente poblada por aproximadamente 110,000 habitantes (Censo 2020) y tiene un ingreso per cápita de poco más de US$25,000 p.a. La capital del país es Oranjestad.
Aruba, eine kleine Insel in der niederländischen Karibik vor der Küste Venezuelas, hat ein trockenes Klima, sonnige Strände und sanfte Wellen. Konstante Winde erzeugen eine kühle Brise und neigen Bäume (wie das berühmte Divi-Divi) nach Südwesten. Der europäische Einfluss zeigt sich in der Architektur, die durch die in tropischen Pastelltönen gestrichenen holländischen Giebel gekennzeichnet ist. Dies zeigt sich auch in der Koexistenz der lokalen Sprache Papiamento mit Englisch, Niederländisch und Spanisch. Das Land hat kein Süßwasser, aber entsalztes Wasser von ausgezeichneter Qualität und Leitungswasser kann bedenkenlos getrunken werden. Das kleine Land ist ein bedeutender Produzent und Exporteur von Aloe Vera (Aloe Vera) und ist neben logistischen Dienstleistungen im Ölsektor stark im Finanz- und Fischereisektor. Es ist eine kleine Insel mit viel Sonne und Wind, was die wichtigste wirtschaftliche Aktivität des Landes, den Tourismus, begünstigt. Seine Fläche beträgt 179 km2 (69,1 mi2) und ist mit etwa 110.000 Einwohnern (Volkszählung 2020) dicht besiedelt und hat ein Pro-Kopf-Einkommen von knapp über 25.000 US-Dollar pro Jahr. Die Hauptstadt des Landes ist Oranjestad.
Aruba, une petite île des Caraïbes néerlandaises au large des côtes du Venezuela, a un climat sec, des plages ensoleillées et des vagues douces. Des vents constants produisent une brise fraîche et inclinent les arbres (comme le fameux divi-divi) vers le sud-ouest. L'influence européenne apparaît dans l'architecture, caractérisée par les pignons hollandais peints dans des tons pastel tropicaux. Cela est également évident dans la coexistence de la langue locale, le papiamento, avec l'anglais, le néerlandais et l'espagnol. Le pays ne dispose pas d'eau douce mais il dispose d'une eau dessalée d'excellente qualité et vous pouvez boire l'eau du robinet en toute sécurité. Le petit pays est un important producteur et exportateur d'aloe vera (aloe vera) et est fort dans les secteurs financier et de la pêche, en plus des services logistiques dans le secteur pétrolier. C'est une petite île avec beaucoup de soleil et de vent tout le temps, ce qui favorise la principale activité économique du pays, le tourisme. Sa superficie est de 179 km2 (69,1 mi2) et est densément peuplée d'environ 110 000 habitants (recensement de 2020) et a un revenu par habitant d'un peu plus de 25 000 $ US par an. La capitale du pays est Oranjestad.
تتمتع أروبا ، وهي جزيرة صغيرة في منطقة البحر الكاريبي الهولندية قبالة سواحل فنزويلا ، بمناخ جاف وشواطئ مشمسة وأمواج لطيفة. تنتج الرياح المستمرة نسيمًا باردًا وتميل الأشجار (مثل ديفي ديفي الشهير) إلى الجنوب الغربي. يظهر التأثير الأوروبي في العمارة التي تتميز بالجملونات الهولندية المطلية بدرجات ألوان الباستيل الاستوائية. وهذا واضح أيضًا في تعايش اللغة المحلية ، البابيامينتو ، مع الإنجليزية والهولندية والإسبانية. لا يوجد في البلاد مياه عذبة ولكنها تحتوي على مياه محلاة بجودة ممتازة ويمكنك شرب مياه الصنبور بأمان. تعد الدولة الصغيرة منتجًا ومصدرًا رئيسيًا للصبار (الألوة فيرا) وهي قوية في قطاعي المال وصيد الأسماك ، بالإضافة إلى الخدمات اللوجستية في قطاع النفط. إنها جزيرة صغيرة بها الكثير من الشمس والرياح طوال الوقت ، مما يفضل النشاط الاقتصادي الرئيسي للبلاد ، وهو السياحة. تبلغ مساحتها 179 كيلومترًا مربعًا (69.1 ميل 2) وهي مكتظة بالسكان بحوالي 110.000 نسمة (تعداد 2020) ويبلغ دخل الفرد فيها أكثر من 25000 دولار أمريكي بقليل. عاصمة البلاد هي أورانجيستاد.
ベネズエラ沖のオランダのカリブ海にある小さな島、アルバは、乾燥した気候、太陽が降り注ぐビーチ、穏やかな波に恵まれています。絶え間ない風が涼しい風を生み出し、木々を（有名なディビディビのように）南西に傾けます。ヨーロッパの影響は、熱帯のパステル トーンで描かれたオランダの切妻を特徴とする建築に現れます。これは、地元の言語であるパピアメント語と、英語、オランダ語、スペイン語が共存していることにも明らかです。この国には真水はありませんが、優れた品質の淡水化された水があり、水道水を安全に飲むことができます。この小さな国は、アロエベラ (アロエベラ) の主要な生産国および輸出国であり、石油部門の物流サービスに加えて、金融および漁業部門に強みを持っています。それは国の主要な経済活動である観光に有利な、常に太陽と風がたくさんある小さな島です。その面積は 179 km2 (69.1 mi2) で、約 110,000 人の住民 (2020 年の国勢調査) が密集しており、1 人あたりの収入は年間 25,000 米ドル強です。国の首都はオラニエスタッドです。kkkk um
A couple of photographs of a new and fabulous addition to the British Columbia Aviation Museum in Victoria. The story is probably best written up by the article www.key.aero/article/convair-fire-bomber-flies-retirement:
"Canada’s BC Aviation Museum experienced a first on September 23 [2022] – the simultaneous retirement to the museum of both an aircraft and its pilot. The aircraft was Convair CV-580 C-FHKF, a machine that spent more than 20 years fighting fires – and making his farewell flight at the controls was Grahame Wilson, who has some 40 years’ experience in the role. In Grahame’s capable hands, the aircraft made a final flight from Abbotsford to the museum’s home at Victoria International Airport. Kilo-Foxtrot will now be put on static display, with Grahame volunteering as a tour guide, explaining to visitors how aviation shaped the province. Originally built in 1955 as a CV-440 ‘Metropolitan’ – an all-metal airliner – it first flew with Sabena Air of Belgium. Eventually exported to Canada, it was converted to an air tanker and began operations with Abbotsford-based Conair from 2000. Grahame fondly recalls that every year he spent with Conair was “special”, and that of all the aircraft he flew, the CV-580 was the most enjoyable and fulfilling."
From the aviation museum's webpage at www.bcam.net/the-modern-era-1970/, we have a history of this beautiful aircraft:
"Convair CV580 T[anker] 55 spent more than 20 years as an air tanker fighting fires in British Columbia and abroad. The aircraft was built in 1956 as a Convair 440 ‘Metropolitan’- a twin piston-engine, 34 passenger, all-metal airliner with pressurized cabin. In 1956 it entered service with Sabena Air of Belgium, where it operated for 12 years before being sold in 1968 to Frontier Airlines of Denver, Colorado, and modernized to a turboprop airliner designated the Convair 580. Frontier operated the airliner for 17 years until sold to Sierra Pacific Airlines of Tucson, Arizona, with whom it remained for a further 15 years. Exported to Canada, it was then converted to an air tanker configuration and in the year 2000 entered operations with Conair of Abbotsford, British Columbia. At the end of the 2022 fire season and following 22 years as an air tanker, the Convair 580 T[anker] 55 was donated to the BC Aviation Museum by Conair Group Inc."
Reports came out that 6C98 would be 97304 with 5 autoballisters. As you can see here however, all that gen was wrong!
37219 trails the long welded rail holder and 97303 on 6C98 Crewe to Harlech. This 37 must already be ETMRS fitted as only the 97/3's and 158's can run along that line at the moment.
A recent addition to the Cambidge Bus & Coach fleet is this Volvo B7TL, new as Arriva London LJ53 BBV.
another addition to my imagined architecture set :)
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UP decided to send their own classic EMDs through Union, IL during Diesel Days. A GP60 and a GP40-2 lead LPW14 west.
This female wood duck only appeared briefly, the reflection in the water was a welcomed addition to the photograph.
In addition to famous terraced fields viewing locations in Mu Cang Chai such as La Pan Tan, Lao Chai, ... Kim Noi is a new emerging location, not known by many people, so you can freely admire and hunt for super beautiful photos here during the ripe rice season.
Mu Cang Chai is located in the west of Yen Bai province, famous for its beautiful terraced fields, especially during the ripe rice season (in middle of September). In Mu Cang Chai district alone, there are up to 700 hectares of terraced fields, most of which are concentrated in La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha and De Xu Phinh communes. The ripening rice season in Mu Cang Chai is from September to October every year, this time tourists from all over will flock to Yen Bai to admire the breathtaking scenery of golden stairs stretching across the mountainsides and valleys. Mu Cang Chai.
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IL CARDO SELVATICO
Il carciofo (Cynara scolymus) è il fiore commestibile per eccellenza, nonchè un ortaggio e pianta officinale di lunga tradizione. È endemico della regione mediterranea, dove le prime testimonianze della presenza di questa pianta risalgono al primo secolo dopo Cristo. In Francia e in Inghilterra, invece, il carciofo si diffuse solo a partire dal XV secolo. Oggi, i carciofi si vedono sempre più spesso anche nei giardini di casa perchè,oltre ad essere utili, sono anche belli ed ornamentali.
E' molto conosciuto anche come pianta medicinale ed è stato nominato pianta officinale dell'anno nel 2003. Aiuta il regolare funzionamento del fegato e della cistifellea ed ha effetti stimolanti dell'appetito, digestivi e di riduzione del colesterolo. Per uso medicinale, si usa un infuso di foglie di carciofo essiccate, che si consuma come un tè.
Note tratte dal sito:
www.magicgardenseeds.it/Carciofo-Cynara-scolymus-semi
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WILD THISTLE
The artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is the edible flower par excellence, as well as a vegetable and medicinal plant with a long tradition. It is endemic to the Mediterranean region, where the first evidence of the presence of this plant dates back to the first century AD. In France and England, however, the artichoke spread only starting from the 15th century. Today, artichokes are increasingly seen in home gardens because, in addition to being useful, they are also beautiful and ornamental.
It is also well known as a medicinal plant and was named medicinal plant of the year in 2003. It helps the regular functioning of the liver and gall bladder and has appetite-stimulating, digestive and cholesterol-reducing effects. For medicinal use, an infusion of dried artichoke leaves is used, which is consumed as a tea.
CANON EOS 600D con oc. CANON EF 100 mm f./2,8 L Macro IS USM
In addition to the Monarchs we found yesterday, a few other butterflies were present, including this "dark morph" Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. Both sexes of this species are normally yellow with black stripes, but sometimes the females are dark as seen here. From this underside view, there are two ways to differentiate it from the similar, but different species known as a Black Swallowtail. Though it's far more noticeable on the yellow ones, there are still hints of the dark "tiger stripes" even on a dark morph. That is usually most noticeable on the hindwing as seen here. Also, the body of this butterfly is solid black, and lacking the rows of pale yellow dots that are visible on a Black Swallowtail's body. I'll admit, the two species can be easy to mix up, especially if you're only seeing them in flight or from a distance. It helps when there are native flowers like this Wild Bergamot to entice them to pause for a photo. Ramsey County, MN 08/03/24
This pic shows one of the seasonal waterfalls that flows into the Pacific Ocean along the west coast of Vancouver Island in addition to some of the interesting rock formations shown in the foreground.
In 1957, a small group of ex-service pilots pooled their money to purchase a P-51 Mustang, beginning what is now called the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). With the addition of a pair of F8F Bearcats, the CAF became the founders of the Warbird Movement, an effort to preserve and honor our military history with the rallying cry to “Keep ‘Em Flying!” Now, 55 years later, the CAF is the premier Warbird organization, operating 156 vintage aircraft in honor of American Military Aviation. A non-profit educational association, the CAF has approximately 9,000 members operating this fleet of historic aircraft, distributed to 70 units located in 28 states. The Douglas SBD Dauntless is one of only two actively flying examples of a naval dive bomber that was made by Douglas during World War II. SBD stands for Scout Bomber Douglas and was the main dive bomber used by the US Navy from mid-1940 until late 1943. At that time it was largely replaced by the SB2C Helldiver. SBD has also been lovingly known to mean “Slow But Deadly”, and yet although slow and outmoded when it began its combat career, it was a rugged and dependable machine and was accredited to sinking more Japanese ships than any other aircraft during World War II. The SBD was primarily produced at the Douglas plant at Tulsa, Oklahoma and was equipped with a 1,200 hp Wright R1820-60 single piston engine. This particular SBD was produced in 1939 and was primarily used as a Carrier-based Bomber.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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The new addition to our family!
For more info, please see my post in the Bunny Lovers Unite group: www.flickr.com/groups/bunnyloversunite/discuss/7215772192...
Additions to homes must get approval from the Acoma Chief and can go no higher than three stories because of the high winds across the mesa. The Raven that kept flying around is slightly visible in this photo.
In addition to the ever-popular Lotus that are in currently in bloom at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens there are thousands of native water lilies in several of the aquatic ponds.
Also there are a small number (dozens) of "fancy" tropical water lilies in the small pools around the visitor center.
For something a little different, I used Lightroom's masking tool to black out everything but the lily blossom itself.
This is the newest addition to my garden. I spotted this Gazania at our local nursery for $2 and decided on the spot that I had to have it. I love the colour of this one. This is taken with my 75-300 mm lens and the 36 mm Kenko macro extension tube.
Künstler Peter Lorenz - US Flagge
Artist Peter Lorenz - US Flag
EAST SIDE GALLERY BERLIN
befindet sich im öffentlichen Raum, ist rund um die Uhr öffentlich begehbar. - Spezielle Führungen können hier gebucht werden.
Gelegen an der Mühlenstraße in Berlin Friedrichshain.
längste Open Air Gallery der Welt mit 1.316 Metern
bildete einen Teil der Grenze zwischen Ost- und West-Berlin
entstanden: Feb.-Sep. 1990 - saniert: Feb.-Sep. 2009
101 großformatige Bilder direkt an die Mauer gemalt stehen für die Freude über den Mauerfall, für die Überwindung des eisernen Vorhangs in Europa, die Euphorie über die friedlich erkämpfte Freiheit über die Verfolgung, Bespitzelung und Unfreiheit, die Hoffnung nach einer besseren, menschlichen Gesellschaft. Für persönliche Schicksale, Wünsche und Träume.
Die East Side Gallery versteht sich als Denkmal für den Fall der Mauer und der friedlichen Überwindung von Grenzen und Konventionen zwischen Gesellschaften und Menschen mit mehr als 3 Millionen Besucher pro Jahr. Darüber hinaus ist die East Side Gallery bis heute das einzige authentische Denkmal der Wiedervereinigung, und das schon seit über zwanzig Jahren.
EAST SIDE GALLERY BERLIN
located in public space, is publicly accessible around the clock . - Special tours can be booked here.
Located at the Mühlenstraße in Berlin Friedrichshain.
longest open air gallery in the world with 1,316 meters
formed part of the border between East and West Berlin
emerged : Feb. - Sep. 1990 - renovated : Feb. - Sep. 2009
101 large format images painted directly on the wall are for the joy of came down of the wall , for the overcoming of the Iron Curtain in Europe, the euphoria over the peace -won freedom of the persecution, spying and lack of freedom, the hope for a better, more human society. For personal stories, hopes and dreams .
The East Side Gallery is understood as a monument to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the peaceful resolution of boundaries and conventions between companies and people. More than 3 million visitors come to the East Side Gallery every year. In addition, the East Side Gallery is still the only authentic monument of reunification for over twenty years.
A new addition to my "Bayside Impressions" series
I have not done this for a while, but it felt really good to do some black and white long exposure work again. This image and another one were just about right to be added to my series "Bayside Impressions".
Long exposure black and white photography has become a very popular genre in photography and many photographers followed masters like Michael Levin, Jeff Gaydash, Marc Koegel and Joel Tjintjelaar and started experimenting with neutral density filters. I personally enjoy the idea of taking long exposure photographs a lot. It always fascinated me how light gathered on film and produces a image that not only captured light but also time. I did not like the clean and sometimes overproceseds look of some of the digitally processed images. My process is a bit different, it concentrates on the more natural look of a scene and less on the creative interpretation. This is just a different approach and something that suits my personal style more. I hope you are enjoying this photograph. The Bay Bridge and the piers in San Francisco have been photographed many times, but they are still iconic and people will continue to shoot them over th next decades. This is my interpretation, my work, my photograph - one among others but still unique.
Pier 24 is a wonderful place to view and think about photography. If you have not yet been there I highly recommend putting this on your itinerary for the next SF trip.
Lynda's House of Beauty
503 Edwards Street
Medford, Oregon
The older main part of the house includes those left two windows.
Drawn with a Rotring RapidPRO mechanical pencil with .5 HB lead and a Platinum Preppy EF02 fountain pen with Iroshizuku Take Sumi ink in a Maruman Mnemosyne journal
Section of a recently relocated building awaiting restoration, 1249 Scott Street @ Ellis, Western Addition, San Francisco 1975
MCRY NW2 1001, the newest addition to the museum, sits in North Freedom, WI. Thanks to the friendly volunteer who showed us this nice looking new addition to the museum.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, marketed as FIFA World Cup '26, will be the 23rd FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men's soccer championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA. The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The tournament will be the first hosted by three nations and the first North American World Cup since 1994.
On June 16, 2022, the sixteen host cities (2 in Canada, 3 in Mexico, 11 in the United States) were announced by FIFA: Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Kansas City, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Monterrey, Mexico City, Toronto, Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Miami. Eight of the sixteen chosen stadiums have permanent artificial turf surfaces that are planned to be replaced with grass under the direction of FIFA and a University of Tennessee–Michigan State University research team. Four venues (Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, and Vancouver) are indoor stadiums that use retractable roof systems, all equipped with climate control while a fifth, Los Angeles, is open-air but has a translucent roof and no climate control.
In addition to turf replacement with real grass and the retractable roof on AT&T Stadium (purposely installed so God can watch his favorite football team play), owners of this stadium are installing artificial sun lights/lamps to aid in the real grass field growth just for this tournament. The white rectangles seen on the floor in the photograph above are the support structures for the artificial sun fixtures. They are attached to cables and winches at the structure of the buildings roof so that the lights can be raised and lowered as needed to aid the the grass growth and maintenance. While I was disappointed to not see the normal football field turf and big blue star in the middle, it was interesting to see work going on in the Spring of 2024 in preparation for a soccer tournament scheduled for the Summer of 2026. And...the rest of the stadium tour was just amazing!
-- Technical Information (or Nerdy Stuff) --
‧ Camera - Nikon D7200 (handheld)
‧ Lens – Nikkor 10-20mm Ultra-wide Zoom
‧ ISO – 1250
‧ Aperture – f/9
‧ Exposure – 1/250 second
‧ Focal Length – 10mm
The original RAW file was processed with Adobe Camera Raw and final adjustments were made with Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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