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The advantages of turf roofs (also called sod roofs) are many. They are very heavy, so they help to stabilize the house; they provide good insulation; and they are long-lasting.
Turf roofs in Norway are a tradition and you will see them everywhere. Roofs in Scandinavia have probably been covered with birch bark and sod since prehistory. During the Viking and Middle Ages most houses had sod roofs. In rural areas sod roofs were almost universal until the beginning of the 18th century. Tile roofs, which appeared much earlier in towns and on rural manors, gradually superseded sod roofs except in remote inland areas during the 19th century. Corrugated iron and other industrial materials also became a threat to ancient traditions. But just before extinction, the national romantics proclaimed a revival of vernacular traditions, including sod roofs. A new market was opened by the demand for mountain lodges and holiday homes. At the same time, open air museums and the preservation movement created a reservation for ancient building traditions. From these
I make this image public for getting an impression of the AVIF format (can be opened in the latest IrfanView, Chrome and Firefox): Link to AVIF in Google Drive
The AVIF image compression (in the HEIF container) is a very promising format as it provides good image quality in a very small package and is (in comparison to HEIC) free of any licenses. I hope Flickr as well as Google and Microsoft products will soon have full support for this innovation.
Besides the high compression efficiency the big advantage over JPEG is that a color depth per channel of 10 and even 12 bit is supported.
This sample is generated using the avifenc.exe command line encoder for windows.
I used this parameters:
avifenc.exe --cicp 2/2/1 -r limited -y 420 -j 6 --min 30 --max 40 --minalpha 30 --maxalpha 40 in.png out.avif
The result is:
- 6 threads used (for my 6 CPU cores)
- to colorspace YUV420 (422 and 444 is not supported by the Windows AV1 extension)
- 12 bit per channel
700KB for 35MP
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Another advantage to dressing her up is that I get some decent poses out of her even when she is just doing regular things, waiting for the car pool. Since bending really isn't an option, she almost looks like she is posing for this shot! Plus, I can probably out run her in those heels and corset... so many camera is safe.
I have been blessed to photograph Cedar waxwing on several different occasions and in several different states. This is the first one I have ever seen in a cedar tree.
Taken on 09 May, 2022 at J Percy Priest Lake, Nashville TN.
"How blessed is he, who leads a country life,
Unvex'd with anxious cares, and void of strife!
Who studying peace, and shunning civil rage,
Enjoy'd his youth, and now enjoys his age:
All who deserve his love, he makes his own;
And, to be lov'd himself, needs only to be known".
- John Dryden
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The advantages of living in the country :-). In the small forest directly behind my house sleep and hide very often many deer. But they are extremely shy. I lurk the animals in principle not, because I do not want to drive them away permanently.
I was just about to photograph ice crystals on the bushes in my garden, when it suddenly heard loud breathing and panting behind me. I could not believe it that two deer ran through the meadow, and I was even ready with the camera (more or less :-) ).
What an experience!
Somebody decided a quick 'rest break' was needed........would of been rude really not to get the camera out; coat, boots and feet were already wet so I thought why not......but I did feel truly soaked cold and horrible by the time we got home!
My "Critters in Winter" series continues today with something more conventional (after an insect and an arachnid, equally improbable to find active at this time of year). American Robins nest and breed in the village; during May and June their wake-up calls begin around 3:30 to 4:00 a.m. Some years they linger quite late and get caught in the first winter storms. This surely must decrease their survival chances; migration is a hazardous time for them even when all goes well.
My own misgivings aside, robins and other migratory passerines have provided me with plenty of good photo ops in the late fall and first days of winter. In 2014 my neighbour, Adam, had a bumper crop of crabapples on his trees, and half a dozen species took full advantage. So did I. I especially liked the obvious colour co-ordination here, and the hoarfrost that coated all the branches and fruit.
Perhaps this fruit festival powered them southbound to their next stopping point, likely somewhere in Montana. I'll never know. But the robins keep returning each spring, so whatever they do seems to be working for them.
Photographed in Val Marie, Saskatchewan (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2014 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
Taking advantage of the cool and drizzly conditions by the River Tyne, a jogger makes his way along the waterfront possibly glad of the flat ground just here - for sure the climb back into Newcastle city-centre will give the lungs and quads more than a decent work out.
Meantime, two-car class 156 'Sprinter' unit 156480 slowly makes its way over the High Level Bridge as it edges towards Central Station with Northern's 12.49pm Whitby - Carlisle service (2N15).
The gulls are circling overhead - better not stop now!
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3.45pm, 26th March 2023
Cubes houses reflected
Reflecties van de kubuswoningen
I have checked with a search for the yellow cube houses on Flickr, and have come to the conclusion that this is a special one.
So many pictures of the yellow cube houses, and no reflections in the first pages. Time to make a change and look down to look up.
The weather was completely windstill , not a ripple on the water , no soothing breeze in my face. Later in the morning the wind was coming up a little bit, but not at this moment.
I know the location Oude Haven in Rotterdam well, so I know exactly where to take a picture to see the reflections of the cube houses. So i do admit I have an bit of an advantage here.
Appreciate Suzanne Lacroix for help and link to the site:
Page: Plants Ornamental Flowers 17 Stunning Types of Sunflowers - Facts & Care Guide (with Photos)
Type: Sunflower 'Giant Sungold' Helianthus annuus hyb.
You can mistaken the Helianthus annuus 'Giant Sungold' for the Teddy Bear sunflower by the first look at its flower. They both have very dense layers of petals, but in fact, the Giant Sungold has deeper fluffy golden heads. It has a much bigger size and can grow to over 6 ft in height. This is such a beautiful, low-maintenance sunflower that fit any gardens or perennial borders.
Dwarf Sunflowers
These sunflowers look like miniature versions of full-sized sunflowers and look cute in children’s gardens or in flower beds and container gardens. Their care is much the same as larger sunflowers, except for the fact that due to their smaller stature, they do not require support to stand erect. They make excellent cut flowers and tend to last a long time. Just like other types of sunflowers, there are many cultivars available with different advantages to suit any sunflower lover’s garden.
This female Blue Jay quickly took advantage of the peanuts that were put out. She took 3 in her beak, flew off to parts unknown, then returned for more.
Took advantage of a bit of sunshine to have a stroll around the garden and discovered that my new variety of Hydrangea, in a pot in a sheltered position, was coming into flower ! I couldn't believe it with all the frost, fog and generally awful weather we've been having lately but here it is looking beautiful !
This one is dedicated to my beautiful daughter Lisbeth, who gave me the Hydrangea as a present earlier in the year
My Friday Night hosting outfit is brought to you by Candy Kitten, the Savage Love Dress in the Pride print and the Naughty Girl Stockings and Boots.
Candy Kitten is awesome any time - great new releases and group gifts - but I wanted to highlight that for the next two days, Kaci has been so generous in waiving the usual group fee... which actually started about 12 hours ago, so you'll want to get instore quickly to take advantage of this amazing group.
...taking advantage of the crappy weather.
It was a windy day too, so I had to move fast...this little fella kept taking a face dive :))
Too fun :))
Just another frame from this bridge highlighting more of the intricate rusted ironwork.
I only got one chance to see this year's edition of the AAPRCO trains in Vermont. Alas I missed most of their runs, but on their last day as they departed the Green Mountain state headed back to Albany where the cars would be dispersed I did get out for a few hours. This was my first visit to the famous Vermont marble town of Proctor and this pretty train didn't disappoint. With a pair of VTR red geeps and 14 cars (13 private passenger cars and VRS' power car) it made for an impressive sight, particularly so when the sun peaked out. They stopped here for a photo runby, and I took advantage and decided to go for something a bit atypical framed in the old iron railings of the Main St. bridge at MP 60.45 on Vermont Railway's Northern Sub mainline.
Proctor, Vermont
Friday October 1, 2021
This Brown Rat was scavenging under the bird feeders at Argaty Red Kite Centre. As this is a working farm as well as the Centre, not surprising that these would take advantage of a free food source. I did draw the line when I had them in our garden under my feeders and I'm afraid we called in Pest Control
One advantage I've found in buying a pre-loved camera is that it came with a basic instruction booklet and a more advanced CD. Plus it has a beautiful brown leather case. It was obviously not pre-loved for long as it was boxed with all accessories tidily wrapped inside.
I tried it out around the garden and found its operation rather different from that of my a6000 and look forward to understanding more about it today.
Have the pleasure of looking at yesterday's shots on my new 24" screen today. (It's not even the 25th of any month....)
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A man takes advantage of an available "Piano. Push. Play" piano sitting in an empty Lownsdale Square. The acoustics of the park coupled with the pianos' resonance created an inviting atmosphere for an intimate concert for one: me!
I considered using "Saturday In The Park" as my title but, it seemed cliché (and too obvious).
If You're Curious: www.pianopushplay.com
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Sony ILCE-7RM5
One advantage with analouge darkroom work is the time consuming. I have to treat every neg with care and patience. I really enjoy the time i spend amongs the trays.
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Hp5@200 in Moersch Tanol
Shen-Hao 4x5, Fujion-w 75mm.
Print on Rollei Vintage in Moersch eco 4812.
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This photo is not black and white, althouth it would have made little to no difference if it was. It's Nature's way to say "hey I can be monochrome if I want to". Taking advantage of the Singapore Haze, I used the misty horizon as a great background. Wood sticks in the water, at Wetland Nature Reserve in Singapore.
This was pointed out to me so i took advantage to get pictures of the snake. Actually thought it made for a good photograph.
Why let temps of 95-100 go to waste? Only clothes dryer I knew when I grew up, anyway. You can see what the murderous temps have done to my squash. My wax beans and salvias are struggling, but hanging on.
So many advantages to having flower beds around the property. Walking the yard to view the colors and the way they display themselves is something to behold. Every few weeks something different comes in to bloom. The previous homeowner meticulously designed and planted flowers, shrubs and bushes around the property and looks wonderful in bloom. I’m doing my best to stay on top of it all even in the off season. I will share much on Flickr as Spring arrives and takes us colorfully into Summer as well. “Freshness Means Everything” and we like to give flowers to friends when they stop to visit. They brighten a kitchen, living room or bedroom. Thanks for viewing my work again,
A male Northern Harrier uses the strong winds to scour the marsh in slow flight while hunting for voles.
Taking advantage of a pleasant day for photography in sunny Somerset, 47614 and 47593 "Galloway Princess" passes an emerging maize crop at Allerford with the 1Z72 06.20 Wolverhampton-Paignton "English Riviera Statesman" charter.
Taken with the assistance of a pole and my then-new 40mm prime which was used on this occasion to extenuate the amazing panorama at this location (thanks for the endorsement Sparky).
Maria Zambrano, take advantage of the graffiti of this writer lady, and since it was in bad condition from being exposed to the street, take the opportunity to restore it a little and put a small roof with flowers on top to cover the bad condition it was in, I hope you like it.
The tracks were ice where water flows down from the hill which I took advantage of to make a lead in line. We don`t get snow very often so when it does fall here the country falls into chaos, trains planes everything pretty much comes to a standstill, down this way it is not worth investing in the heavy equipment to clear large amounts of snow.
This is the North side of Cissbury ring which was in deep shade at the time but the sun was lighting up the landscape so I had to bear in mind my exposures in the Histogramme at all times.
Took advantage of a beautiful evening and went out to the beach last night to shoot.
Before you know it, the sun will be setting before I get out of work.
Metro Beach
Harrison Township
Michigan
2023.08.31 Rotterdam
IMO:9419890
MMSI:538006307
Callsign:V7EW8
Width:48.0 m
Length:274.0 m
Deadweight:156527 tons
Gross tonnage:83805 tons
Liquid Capacity:
167553.8 m³
Year of build:2010
Class:Suezmax
AIS type:Tankship
Ship type:Crude Oil Tanker
Flag:Marshall Islands
Builder:
Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
Owner:
GREAT VELOCITY LTD
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28-december-2024
Yet another mild winter in Europe and the Mediterranean area still offers some interesting views, especially taking advantage of the strong low winter tides and some transparent sunsets.
Beinn Tarsuinn and Beinn Nuis on the Isle of Arran. Always wondered how the view would look from 30m higher up. Now I know.
I spent a good part of the day checking out the migrants at the Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary and wow there were lots of them around. However, when the light was getting low at the back drip, I decided to run over to Brazoria NWR to take advantage of the beautiful light. With the water as high as it is there weren’t a whole lot of great opportunities but this young Yellow-crowned Night Heron was just begging to be photographed. I decided to see how much of the frame I could fill with the bird’s head. This shot is uncropped and even at f/11 the DOF is REALLY thin. Makes me appreciate all those macro photographers a little more.
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Nyctanassa violacea