Melbourne's Yarra River is affectionately know as the upside down river due to it's permanently brown appearance.

The much maligned muddy colour of the Yarra is caused by the easily eroded clay soils of the water catchment. The water was clear at the time of European settlement, but intensive land clearing and development since the mid 1800s has resulted in the presence of microscopic clay particles. The particles are kept suspended by the turbulence in some parts of the middle and lower sections of the river. When the river water combines with marine salts as it enters Port Phillip, the suspended particles clump together and sink. The muddy appearance does not indicate an unclean waterway. In fact, the Yarra is probably one of the cleanest capital city rivers in the world. Since the major clean-up campaigns of the late 1970s and 1980s, the river has again become home to several species of fish and even the occasional dolphin.

Affectionately known as 'Kermit', 59101 passes the rosebay willowherb ay Wolfhall working the 6A61 12.24 Whatley Quarry to West Drayton. With two locos on Whatley before departure, it was a game of will they, wont they use 101. Relief when news came through that it was deffo 101 (Ta Top Lens). 19/7/2024

Before they were the Pan Am OCS power that we are all collectively lamenting this week having witnessed them depart New England for Waycross, Georgia and an uncertain future as property of CSXT, this is how we knew these old girls. Purchased by Conway Scenic from VIA Rail in 1995 for the new expansion to Crawford Notch they served for 15 years plying the grades of the old Maine Central Mountain Subdivision.

Conway Scenic Railroad's ex Canadian National FP9s (6505 & 6516) built in 1954 and 1957 respectively passed from CN to VIA Rail in 1978 before being picked up by the CSRR in 1995. Less than two years after this photo 6505 & 6516 would become PAR 1 & 2 when traded to Pan Am Railways in March 2010 for GP38 252 and GP35 216.

It's Railfans Weekend and the sisters as they were affectionately known have climbed some 1400 ft over the 25 miles since leaving North Conway on grades up to 2.2%. Having reached the 1900 ft summit here at MP 85 they are paused beside the splendid little Queen Anne style station that was built in 1891 sixteen years after the opening of the railroad.

It's primary purpose was to serve the Crawford House Hotel that had been built nearby in 1859 (for the second time) and was the largest of all the great 19th century New Hampshire resort hotels at the time it was erected. The Crawford House outlasted most of the other grand White Mountain hotels of that era, but it ultimately closed in 1975, nearly 120 years after the building was constructed. It was destroyed by a fire two years later, on November 20, 1977, and the property was subsequently acquired by the Appalachian Mountain Club, which constructed the Highland Center on the site.

The depot, which had been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, was also acquired by the AMC and serves as a visitor center, small museum, and gift shop.

Crawford Notch, New Hampshire

Sunday September 21, 2008

my little photogrambook, finally ready, took a longlong time. dedicated to the flowers of course...

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Departing from RAF Fairford's RIAT 2024 display is this Hellenic Air Force McDonnell Douglas F4E Phantom II. Fantastic to see this iconic dual seat Fighter aircraft originally flown by the USAF in 1960. Often affectionately known as "the old smokey" or "the big ugly" Hellenic Air Force ordered 58 of these beauties in 1971 under the "Peace Icarus programme" and are flown 117 Pteriga Makhis combat wing in Greece.

Pearl is a very affectionate kitty!

As the gentle spring breeze wafts into the room, it unveils a tranquil tableau painted in shades of blue. Love birds flutter around, their affectionate kisses adorning a potted plant, while playful puppies leap onto the inviting blue bed.

The ambiance is further enhanced by romantic pillows, rugs, and blankets - creating an idyllic setting for love to blossom in the Casa Al Mare.

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Don't miss out on this round of Swank, available for exploration from the 7th to the 29th of February - go check it out now! 🎉

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Goddess Creations @ SWANK EVENT - Yellow, Green and Blue Black Cheeked Birds

Sparrows Nest @ SWANK EVENT - ROMANTIC DECOR NATURAL

Sparrows Nest @ SWANK EVENT - ROUND SIGN 3 butterfly

∘ Dead Unicorn

Dead Unicorn - Casa Al Mare

Dead Unicorn - Phone WT single

∘ Bricolage

Bricolage Spring Pillow Set One - Green Bird

Bricolage Fruit Tree Room Divider

Bricolage Seashell Collection II

Bricolage Coastal Magazines

∘ [Rezz Room]

[Rezz Room] Labrador Retriever Adult Animesh (Companion)

∘ Spruce

.spruce. happy clocks {sage}

.spruce. vanlager sconce {copper}

.spruce. field guide posters {feathers}

∘ Soul2Soul

Soul2Soul. Honey Dusk'til Dawn Bed

Soul2Soul. Honey Dusk'til Dawn Rug

Soul2Soul. Honey Dusk'til Dawn Jute Rug

Soul2Soul. Coastal Chic Chest of Drawers

Soul2Soul. Coastal Chic Jewellery Cases

Soul2Soul. Honey Dusk'til Dawn Pampas Vase

Soul2Soul. Honey Dusk'til Dawn Lamp

Soul2Soul. Honey Dusk'til Dawn Bedside Table

Soul2Soul. Coastal Chic Dressing Table

Soul2Soul. Coastal Chic Stool

Soul2Soul. Coastal Chic Wall Mirror

Soul2Soul. Coastal Chic Decor Plate

Soul2Soul. Coastal Chic Perfumes & Case

Soul2Soul. Coastal Chic Table Mirror

Soul2Soul. Coastal Chic Lotions

Soul2Soul. Coastal Chic Makeup Brushes

Soul2Soul. Coastal Chic Makeup

Soul2Soul. Honey Dusk'til Dawn Bench

∘ Enaitch

Enaitch 2 Lace Curtains Pack

Enaitch St Raphael frame

Enaitch St Raphael daybed

Enaitch pottery decor

∘ Haikei

:HAIKEI: ROSY / 7

:HAIKEI: PIT A PAT / 3

:HAIKEI: SERENE / 1

:HAIKEI: SWEET TIME / 1-green

∘ Merak

[Merak] - Clay Vase Color A

[Merak] - Zen Decor

∘ Dust Bunny

dust bunny . blackwater decor . hide rug . cream

dust bunny . potted wisteria . blue

∘ Apple Fall

Apple Fall Clay Cat - Jour

Apple Fall Sheridan Knotted Rug - Pale Grey

∘ Nutmeg

Nutmeg. Rolled Up Rugs

Nutmeg. Suitcase

∘ Misc

hive // heart wall planter . left

FINCA - Butterflies clock - rustic white

{what next} Toasty Space Heater (blue)

Babylonia White Wicker Seat r1

{vespertine} - plant ruggies. - round leaf selection rug.

LOVE - WISTERIA FALLS 1

FOXCITY. Decor - Sunset Lamp (Prism EDT)

Affectionately named 'Big Blue' by enthusiasts, Southern's BR liveried 313201 coasts down Falmer Bank, towards Lewes, with 2C16 Brighton - Seaford.

Friendship in Vientiane, Laos

Thanks for the comments, faves and visits

In this intimate snapshot, we're drawn into the miniature world of Calibrachoa, often affectionately known as million bells. Two dainty blossoms take center stage, their petals a soft fusion of pink and yellow, creating a gentle contrast against the lush green foliage surrounding them.

The flowers are reaching out over a textured gray surface of a patio. This juxtaposition of the delicate organic forms against the hard, man-made background emphasizes the flowers' fragile beauty.

Calibrachoa's resilience is quietly celebrated here, as these blooms continue to offer their cheerful presence even as summer fades. The slightly out-of-focus greenery framing the scene adds depth and a sense of abundance, hinting at the plant's prolific nature.

This image captures a moment of quiet beauty in everyday surroundings, reminding us to pause and appreciate the small wonders that often go unnoticed in our busy lives. It's a visual haiku, speaking to the enduring charm of nature's small miracles.

Another photo of this car park in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, affectionately known as the ‘Cheesegrater’. It was designed by architects Allies and Morrison.

In 2009 it won a RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Regional Award. These awards are given to UK buildings for their regional architectural importance. In 2013 it gained third place in the 'World’s Coolest Car Park' awards.

...it was one week that me and my friend were trying to find lions....and this day...early morning just left our camp we had this amazing meeting....a gift....

Affectionately known as "Wanderlust." The Traveling Trout.

Or actually the silver-sided skipper in the garden this fall.

Studio Garden

Lowell Township, Michigan

Thank you for looking at my photos. I certainly appreciate it.

Affectionately known as Crabs due the angle of the motion, 13065 makes a spirited departure from summerseat on the east Lancashire railway

Aberystwyth, affectionately known as 'Aber', is a town with wider horizons than its rural coastline setting and relaxed lifestyle might suggest. As a university town, it's a melting pot of cultures and ideas: museums, archives and galleries reveal a depth of heritage to be discovered; superlatives abound: first, oldest, longest, best ...

Aberystwyth is an ideal base to explore the landscapes of Ceredigion the Cardigan Bay coast and the Cambrian Mountains.

The Aberystwyth Cliff Railway opened on 1 August 1896. It is a 778 feet long funicular railway in Aberystwyth and is the second longest funicular railway in the British Isles, after the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway. Since November 1987, the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway has been a Grade II listed structure.

Text source - www.discoverceredigion.wales/areas-of-ceredigion/ceredigi...

Affectionately known as Twentytwo, this building is a commercial giant that adds an aura of modernity to London’s heart. Its completion in 2020 has bestowed the City of London’s financial district with an awe-inspiring emblem that reaches a soaring 278 meters into the sky, extending across 62 floors. This architectural masterpiece captivates the eye with its distinctive form, tapering gracefully as it ascends. The essence of 22 Bishopsgate is further enriched by its amenities, including a remarkable viewing gallery perched on the 58th floor, an inviting restaurant, and a well-appointed fitness center.

FA-18C...Hornet ...also affectionately called a Rhino

Marina City, affectionately known as "the corn cob", is a mixed-use residential-commercial building complex in Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America, designed by architect Bertrand Goldberg. The multi-building complex opened between 1963 and 1967 and occupies almost an entire city block on State Street on the north bank of the Chicago River on the Near North Side, directly across from the Loop. Portions of the complex were designated a Chicago Landmark in 2016.

The complex consists of two 587-foot (179 m), 65-story apartment towers, opened in 1963, which include physical plant penthouses. It also includes a 10-story office building (now a hotel) opened in 1964, and a saddle-shaped auditorium building originally used as a cinema. The four buildings, access driveways, and a small plaza that originally included an ice rink are built on a raised platform next to the Chicago River. Beneath the platform, at river level, is a small marina for pleasure craft, giving the structures their name.

The Tibetan Terrier, 'Holy Dog of Tibet,' is an ancient watchdog and companion long associated with Buddhist monasteries. A profusely coated, small-to-medium-sized dog with 'snowshoe' feet, the Tibetan Terrier is affectionate, sensitive, and clever.

Affectionately called “Macoy”, this antique Niño Dormido was given as a birthday gift by CDB to my Father 16 years ago. After lying unprotected in my Dad’s office for a long time……Macoy now needs some restoration work.

Lively, alert, kind and affectionate. The Lapphund is very receptive, attentive and willing to work. Its abilities as a good herding dog made it very useful in the reindeer trade. It is very versatile, suitable for obedience training, agility, herding, tracking, etc. It is easy to train, full of endurance and toughness.

Production: 1 of circa 13.000 (1936-1940).

There is a definite resemblance between the Steyr 55 – affectionately known as ‘Baby’ – and the Volkswagen Beetle. In fact, Ferdinand Porsche, who later designed the Beetle, worked at Steyr between 1929 and 1930, but he was not involved in the development of Steyr’s ‘people’s car’. Its design was officially attributed to Karl Jenschke.

Magna-Steyr currently develops and assembles on behalf of many large motor manufacturers such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler and Fiat.

Source: www.louwmanmuseum.nl

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Dutch entrepreneur Frans van Haren has a classic car collection that has won prizes at prestigious national and international competitions. Since 2017, he has been presenting his impressive car collection to a wider audience in the futuristic-looking, former furniture showroom 'Metropole' in Druten, the Netherlands.

The collection includes some four hundred cars, trucks and motorcycles, making it almost the largest car museum in the Netherlands.

Metropole Museum

Druten, the Netherlands.

Northern Gannets (Morus bassanus)

Photo taken at the nesting colony on Bonaventure Island, on Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula.

Mother, daughter and son playing Holi in Bengaluru.

Sometimes he will set up on the carpet by staring at you with such tender, affectionate and human eyes that they intend to you and we will no longer be able to believe that a soul does not reside there....................A volte si metterà sul tappeto fissandoti con gli occhi così teneri, affettuosi e umani che intendono e non saremo più in grado di credere che un'anima non risieda lì

Affectionately known as "butter butt". Magee.

Myoungokhun Garden,

Damyang-county, Jeonranamdo-province, South Korea

Affectionately known as VERA, one of the remaining operational Avro Lancaster Bomber tours the southern shore of Lake Ontario. You could buy a seat for a small sum. www.warplane.com/aircraft/flights/buy.aspx

Affectionate couple from a recent outing ...

appropriate for Valentine's Day :-)

Lith print on expired Agfa Brovira 112 Grade 1, developed in Rollei Superlith 1+1+8.

I've been testing with different papers, and this one came out different from expectation. It looks almost like a charcoal drawing, not unpleasant, just unexpected.

Affectionately known as the "Two-chon", this Buchon is a sight for sore eyes. But, it's a truly unique warbird full of history and the Victory Show this year provided a great chance to see it in action.

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The Wellenweber Antenna, affectionately called "The Elephant Cage" by the troops.

Wikipedia: The Wullenweber (the original name introduced by Dr. Hans Rindfleisch was Wullenwever) is a type of Circularly Disposed Antenna Array (CDAA) sometimes referred to as a Circularly Disposed Dipole Array (CDDA). It is a large circular antenna array used for radio direction finding. It was used by the military to triangulate radio signals for radio navigation, intelligence gathering and search and rescue. Because its huge circular reflecting screen looks like a circular fence, the antenna has been colloquially referred to as the elephant cage. The term wullenwever was the World War II German cover term used to identify their secret CDAA research and development program; its name is unrelated to any person involved in the program.

Affectionately referred to by employees as 'The Sisters' Conway Scenic Railroad's ex Canadian National FP9s (6505 & 6516) built in 1954 and 1957 respectively passed from CN to VIA Rail in 1978 before being picked up by the Conway Scenic in 1995 when they expanded into Crawford Notch. 6505 & 6516 would become PAR 1 & 2 when traded to Pan Am Railways in March 2010 for GP38 252 and GP35 216.

Here they are running around the Notch Train beside the former Maine Central Fabyan Station (just out of sight to the left) at MP 89 as measured from Portland Union Station via the Mountain Sub. After 27 years calling New England home the famous duo departed for Waycross, Georgia lately for an uncertain fate for their new owner CSX Transportation. It will be interesting to see what their next chapter brings.

Fabyans

Town of Carroll, New Hampshire

Sunday September 21, 2008

The Fox Red Labrador also called the Red Fox Lab, and sometimes known as the Ruby Labrador, is a stunning dog. He is a Labrador Retriever like any other, but with the color of a red fox. Despite being labeled as red in color, he is technically just a deeper shade of the traditional yellow Labrador. Like any Labrador, he is energetic and fun to be around, but at the same time, he is also affectionate and gentle with his family, which is why he makes such a great family pet.

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If men had wings and bore black feathers,

few of them would be clever enough to be crows.

~ Henry Ward Beecher

Topaz is a precious, affectionate little filly who enjoyed the attention and was looking forward to being turned out. Her handlers were taking excellent care of her.

Per Kentucky Equine Adoption Center: Topaz was born in June 2023. She is full of personality and is sure to spread joy to everyone she meets. Topaz is halter broke and enjoys a good grooming session. She has a big puppy dog personality and loves to cuddle. Topaz is super brave and very fond of humans. Because of this, we suspect she will be a very fun and uncomplicated filly to train when she is older. We have seen her gait and trot.

Across the hall---we have a new foal! Foaling Shed Camera - explore.org/livecams/kentucky-equine-horses/kentucky-equi...

Known locally and affectionately as the church of the Eggbeater Jesus ~ Small area details of giant tiled mural ~ First Baptist Church ~ Huntsville AL

The mosaic which adorns the facade of the sanctuary was created by artist Gordon Smith, of Smith Stained Glass Studios, Fort Worth, Texas. This art work began in 1966 and was finished in 1973.

Here's a great shot by a talented friend of mine that shows the entire mural in front: www.flickr.com/photos/mccain007/3650700362/

DO check out Lee McCain He's an awesome photographer!

York

Masai Mara National Reserve

Kenya

East Africa

Interesting Facts About Cheetahs ...................

Cheetahs are caring, affectionate and dedicated mothers. They spend a long time caring for their cubs and teaching them essential survival skills like hunting. Cubs typically stay with their mothers for one and a half to two years.

The cheetah originated over 4 million years ago. That’s long before any of the other big cats of today.

In Native American symbology, the cheetah represents swiftness, insight and focus.

The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, reaching speeds of up to 113km/h. They can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 3 seconds.

When running, cheetahs use their tail to steer, like a rudder for a boat.

Cheetahs are the only large cat that can turn in mid-air while sprinting.

Cheetahs do not roar like lions, however they do have a range of other meaningful vocalisations such as purring, growling and a variety of contact calls which resemble bird-like chirping sounds.