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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.
The Liria Palace in Madrid is temporarily exhibiting a series of works by Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos in the Collection "Flamboyant."
Among the most significant works, we can see these enormous women's shoes, made primarily from cooking pots, called "Marilyn," from 2009/2011.
And while we're there, we take the opportunity to visit the beautiful Liria Palace, owned by the House of Alba, which opened the palace to tourists in 2019.
The Liria Palace is a large urban mansion in Madrid, built in the 18th century. Even at the time of its construction, it was considered the finest mansion of the Madrid aristocracy, surpassed only by the Royal Palace.
During the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), it was completely destroyed by air bombing by Franco's forces, leaving only its walls. (November 17, 1936)
Many of its works of art and important historical documentation had been previously removed, thus saving them, but many others were permanently lost.
Reconstruction and restoration began in 1948 and was completed in 1956.
PET CEMETERY: The gardens of the Liria Palace house a unique pet cemetery, where the Duke and Duchess have buried their favorite dogs with unusual tombstones and affectionate comments. (Source: Wikipedia)
UN PAR DE ZAPATOS GRANDES, 2025
El madrileño Palacio de Liria, exhibe temporalmente una serie de obras de la artista portuguesa Joana Vasconcelos, en la colección "Flamboyant".
Entre obras muy significativas podemos ver estos enormes zapatos de mujer, hechos sobre todo de ollas de cocinar, que se llama "Marilyn" de 2009/2011.
Y ya que estamos allí, aprovechamos para visitar el bellísimo Palacio de Liria, propiedad de la Casa de Alba, que desde 2019 abrió el palacio para las visitas turísticas.
El palacio de Liria es una gran mansión urbana en Madrid, construida en el siglo XVIII. y ya en la época de su construcción fue considerada la mejor mansión de la aristocracia madrileña, a la que solo superaba el Palacio Real.
Durante la Guerra Civil española (1936-1939) fue totalmente destruido por un bombardeo de la aviación del bando franquista, tal que solo quedaron las paredes. (17 de noviembre de 1936)
Muchas de sus obras de arte e importante documentación histórica habían sido sacadas previamente, con lo que se pudieron salvar, pero otras muchas se perdieron definitivamente.
La reconstrucción y restauración se inició en 1948 y terminó en 1956.
CEMENTERIO DE MASCOTAS: Los jardines del palacio de Liria albergan un singular cementerio de mascotas, donde los duques han enterrado a sus perros predilectos con curiosas lápidas y cariñosos comentarios. (Fuente: Wikipedia).
Flickr Friday-Pet Love!
This is our 9 yr. old Red Border Collie Mix. She is a very affectionate gal!
Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña - Escocia - Lago Ness - Castillo de Urquhart
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LOCH NESS (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Nis) is a large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands extending for approximately 23 miles (37 km) southwest of Inverness. Its surface is 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. Loch Ness is best known for alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as "Nessie". It is connected at the southern end by the River Oich and a section of the Caledonian Canal to Loch Oich. At the northern end there is the Bona Narrows which opens out into Loch Dochfour, which feeds the River Ness and a further section of canal to Inverness. It is one of a series of interconnected, murky bodies of water in Scotland; its water visibility is exceptionally low due to a high peat content in the surrounding soil.
Loch Ness is the second largest Scottish loch by surface area at 22 sq mi (56 km2) after Loch Lomond, but due to its great depth, it is the largest by volume in the British Isles. Its deepest point is 755 ft (230 m), making it the second deepest loch in Scotland after Loch Morar. A 2016 survey claimed to have discovered a crevice that pushed the depth to 889 ft (271 m) but further research determined it to be a sonar anomaly. It contains more fresh water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined, and is the largest body of water on the Great Glen Fault, which runs from Inverness in the north to Fort William in the south.
At Drumnadrochit is the "Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition" which examines the natural history and legend of Loch Ness. Boat cruises operate from various locations on the loch shore, giving visitors the chance to look for the "monster".
Loch Ness is thought by some to be the home of the Loch Ness Monster (also known as "Nessie"), a cryptid, reputedly a large unknown animal. It is similar to other supposed lake monsters in Scotland and elsewhere, though its description varies from one account to the next. Popular interest and belief in the animal's existence has varied since it was first brought to the world's attention in 1933.
URQUHART CASTLE sits beside Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland. The castle is on the A82 road, 21 kilometres (13 mi) south-west of Inverness and 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) east of the village of Drumnadrochit.
The present ruins date from the 13th to the 16th centuries, though built on the site of an early medieval fortification. Founded in the 13th century, Urquhart played a role in the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century. It was subsequently held as a royal castle, and was raided on several occasions by the MacDonald Earls of Ross. The castle was granted to the Clan Grant in 1509, though conflict with the MacDonalds continued. Despite a series of further raids the castle was strengthened, only to be largely abandoned by the middle of the 17th century. Urquhart was partially destroyed in 1692 to prevent its use by Jacobite forces, and subsequently decayed. In the 20th century it was placed in state care and opened to the public: it is now one of the most-visited castles in Scotland.
The castle, situated on a headland overlooking Loch Ness, is one of the largest in Scotland in area. It was approached from the west and defended by a ditch and drawbridge. The buildings of the castle were laid out around two main enclosures on the shore. The northern enclosure or Nether Bailey includes most of the more intact structures, including the gatehouse, and the five-storey Grant Tower at the north end of the castle. The southern enclosure or Upper Bailey, sited on higher ground, comprises the scant remains of earlier buildings.
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EL LAGO NESS (en escocés: Loch Ness, en gaélico escocés, Loch Nis) es un extenso y profundo lago de agua dulce que se encuentra en las Tierras Altas (Highlands) de Escocia, en el Reino Unido. Es culturalmente destacado por el mito del monstruo del lago Ness.
Se extiende aproximadamente 39 km al suroeste de Inverness. Es la mayor masa de agua de la falla geológica conocida como Gran Glen que discurre desde Inverness en el norte hasta Fort Augustus al sur. El canal de Caledonia, el cual enlaza al mar en ambos extremos del Gran Glen, utiliza el lago Ness como parte de su ruta.
Este lago forma parte de la serie de lagos de Escocia que fueron formados por los glaciares durante las anteriores glaciaciones. Sus aguas tienen una visibilidad excepcionalmente baja debido al alto contenido en turba procedente de los suelos cercanos
Es el segundo lago más grande de Escocia por área de superficie con alrededor de 56,4 km2, pero debido a su gran profundidad es el de mayor volumen. Contiene más agua dulce que todos los lagos de Inglaterra y Gales juntos.
También funciona como el más bajo de los embalses del plan hidroeléctrico de almacenamiento-bombeo, el primero de su clase en Gran Bretaña. Las turbinas fueron originalmente utilizadas para suministrar energía a un molino cercano, pero ahora se genera y suministra electricidad a la red nacional.
En su parte más sudoccidental, cerca de Fort Augustus, se puede ver la única isla del lago. La Cherry Island es un ejemplo de crannóg (islas artificiales que datan generalmente de la Edad del Hierro).
EL CASTILLO DE URQUHART es un castillo situado en el lago Ness, en Escocia (Reino Unido), entre Fort William e Inverness, próximo a la villa de Drumnadrochit.
La primera referencia histórica data de tiempos de san Columba, en la segunda mitad del siglo VI, con una probable mención en la Vida de Columba de Adamnan de Iona. Se trata, posiblemente, del lugar llamado Airchartdan por lo que san Columba pasó durante una de sus visitas al rey Brude de los pictos del norte. Columba aprovechó para convertir al cristianismo al señor del castillo y anfitrión, Emchath, y a su hijo Virolec. Sin embargo, la referencia que hace Adamnan no es realmente al castillo sino a las "tierras de Airchartdan", que indicarían un territorio, no una localidad. Además, no se menciona ninguna fortificación. No obstante, hay estructuras datadas por carbono 14 entre los años 460 y 660, por lo que resulta posible que sí existiera, aunque no se sabe cuando se construyó.
Sí se registra su existencia a comienzos del siglo XIII. La zona le había sido concedida a la familia Durward en 1229 y estos fueron, probablemente, quienes construyeron el castillo que se conoce hoy en día. En 1296 fue capturado por Eduardo I de Inglaterra. Sir Robert Lauder era el señor del castillo en 1329 y su nieto Robert (del clan Chisholm) le sucedió en 1359. El conde de Ross lo capturó para la corona inglesa a mediados del siglo XV pero fue recuperado poco después. En 1509 le fue concedido a los Grant, que lo conservaron hasta 1912. Durante este período, los MacDonald lo capturaron en 1545 y también fue capturado por una tropa de covenanters en 1644. El castillo fue parcialmente destruido en 1692 por los ingleses para evitar que fuera capturado por los jacobitas y nunca fue reconstruido.
En la actualidad es propiedad del Patrimonio Nacional Escocés y constituye el tercer sitio más visitado de Escocia.
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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.
If men had wings and bore black feathers,
few of them would be clever enough to be crows.
~ Henry Ward Beecher
Jaisalmer, affectionately known as "the Golden City," is nestled right in the middle of the stunning Thar Desert. Its nickname truly fits, thanks to the beautiful yellow sandstone used to build its structures, which comes straight from the surrounding desert. The streets of Jaisalmer hide small treasures everywhere, offering a fairytale-like sight, just like here in this grand gate, where the light of an elegant chandelier gilds the lobed arcade. An entrance imbued with a special charm.
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The Cape Sparrow (Passer melanurus), affectionately called the “mossie” in South Africa, is a striking little bird with bold head markings and a cheerful, musical call. Common across Gauteng and much of southern Africa, it thrives in both wild savannahs and urban gardens.
Canon 90D
Sigma 150-600
F6. 3
1/750
Auto ISO
Johannesburg
South Africa
March 2026
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Cherie the tortie spends a lot of time on top my SUV when she's not indoors. She's been a wonderfully entertaining and affectionate cat to our family and loves sleeping in Joey's kitty basket in my bedroom.
She's particularly attached to both Joey and Sunny and is quick to follow the first one that walks out of my bedroom. Her transformation from the squeaky short-haired runt that she was, into a long haired tortoiseshell cat is nothing short of amazing.
Cherie didn't look like much when we literally rescued her from our cat hating neighbor last year. She already had a gangrenous tip of her tail at the time and the vet scheduled her for a minor amputation procedure.
We didn't send her for her tail tip amputation as it literally fell off one time. The vet later prescribed Cherie antibiotics and we also cleaned the wound and sprayed it with powdered iodine antiseptic.
Sometimes we wonder how she would have looked like had she had not lost part of her tail. Cherie doesn't miss the tail tip anyway, even though her tail is about two thirds of what it used to be. 😁
Missing these fast little firecrackers from the summer... most of them are down in Central America right now, but soon enough they'll be back, hopefully including this bird, affectionately named Buzz. He was especially fun to observe, and often put on a show for anyone willing to watch, so it's safe to say that my summer will be filled with excitement if he returns.
So very lucky to see Mount Fuji in all it`s glory, affectionately called by the Japanese as the "Shy Mountain" or "Peek a Boo Mountain" as it`s very often shrouded in cloud.
Mount Fuji located on the island of Honshū, is the highest mountain in Japan, with a summit elevation of 3,776.24 m (12,389 ft 3 in). It is the second-highest volcano located on an island in Asia (after Mount Kerinci on the island of Sumatra), and seventh-highest peak of an island on Earth. Mount Fuji is an active stratovolcano that last erupted from 1707 to 1708. The mountain is located about 100 km (62 mi) southwest of Tokyo and is visible from there on clear days. Mount Fuji's exceptionally symmetrical cone, which is covered in snow for about five months of the year, is commonly used as a cultural icon of Japan and it is frequently depicted in art and photography, as well as visited by sightseers, hikers and mountain climbers.
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!
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.
The twin villages of Cawsand and Kingsand are a pair of 17th Century fishing villages once renown for their smuggling activities. The streets are narrow and twisting with pretty pastel-coloured houses.
They sit on a calm sheltered bay which looks over Plymouth Sound and is generally considered a safe place for swimming. The beach is made of sand and shingle and also has many rock pools to explore around the edges.
The Cawsand Ferry service has been operating for more than one hundred years, connecting Plymouth to the villages.
Part of the fabric of the community, The Weston Maid, or Red Pig, as she’s affectionately known by the locals, offers a 30 minute sailing to and from the Barbican Landing Stage in Plymouth, directly onto Cawsand Beach.
A 40ft purpose built passenger vessel, she is a celebrity in her own right, built as a lifeboat for the ocean liner, Canberra.
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.
For Station Saturday here's another from this fun little cloudy day northbound chase of the Batten Kill....my 11th success out of 19 visits for a 'batting average' of .579!
Veteran Alcos SNEX 408 (RS36 blt. Aug. 1962 as Norfolk and Western 408) and SCH 3501 (RS1 blt. Jul. 1951 as Dupont 107) are slowly rolling through the village of Cambridge at about MP A136.9 on the old Delaware and Hudson Washington Branch as measured from Albany the long way around via Castleton, Whitehall, and Mechanicville. At right is the 1909 built passenger station which saw its last scheduled train call in 1933. Now home to Argyle Brewing Company's tap room, it is well worth a stop if you're ever in the area some evening. In my humble opinion there are few better places to enjoy a cold craft brew and some live music than in an old train station that sits in its original location beside one of the coolest little shortlines in all the land.
The 408 belongs to David Coppola's Southern New England Railroad and is one of a two Alcos acquired from the Ontario Midland in 2023. It had suffered and ailment shortly before and was dead, leaving its elderly counterpart to do all the work for the trip north to Greenwich Junction. Affectionately known as 'Buttercup', the 3501 belongs to Hal Raven's Saratoga, Corinth and Hudson. Built for DuPont it worked at the Savannah River Site for decades during the height of the Cold War nuclear arms race. Later sold to the Huntsville Madison Airport Authority, it served the industrial park there until migrating north from Alabama in 2023.
Cambridge, New York
Friday April 25, 2025
I saw the donkeys while going for a walk. After taking a few photos, the donkey on the right came towards me and put his head over the fence. It was very affectionate and loved being petted. Made my day :-)
CHIPMUNK T.10 (G-BYHL) WG308 8
belonging to M R & I D Higgins.
with KC-135 STRATOTANKER behind it.
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Four DHC-1Chipmunks commenced service with the Aircraft Squadron in 1957. They were replacements for the Tiger Moths and <Harvards which were being phased out. These Chipmunks, also affectionately known as "Chippies", served the Force until 1960, the year that saw the disbandment of MAAF (Singapore Wing)..
The Chipmunk was designed in Canada by Wsiewolod J. Jakimuik, previously Chief Designer for PZL in Poland. It was developed by de Havilland Aircraft of Canada as a military training aircraft to replace the legendry DH.82 Tiger Moth.
This trainer, is a low wing monoplane of all metal, stressed skin construction with the pilot and instructor seated in tandem under a single piece sliding canopy.
The prototype first flew on 22 May 1946 from de Havilland's factory at Downsview, Toronto. Although designed in Canada, the Chipmunk was built in large numbers in Great Britain for the RAF. The British products carried the mark number T.10.
The Chipmunk T.10 serves with the RAF and differs from the Canadian T.1 in that the T.10 was fully aerobatic from the outset. The T.10 also featured a multi-panel sliding canopy whilst most Canadian-built Chipmunks had a bubble canopy.
Specifications
Manufacturer : De Havilland Aircraft of Canada.
Crew : Two in tandem, pilot and trainee.
Length: 7.75 m
Height: 2.13 m
Wing span: 10.46 m
Wing area : 15.97 m2
Performance
Speed: 222 km/h at sea level
Range : 451km
Climb : 256m/min
Weight: (empty): 646 kg
Max.Take-off Weight: 914 kg
Service ceiling : 5,200 m
Propulsion
Powerplant: 1 x 108kw (145 hp) Gipsy Major 8,
-cylinder incline air-cooled.
T.10 served with the Royal Air Force.
Malayan Auxiliary Air Force Singapore Wing
KC-135 STRATOTANKER
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Mission
The KC-135 Stratotanker's principal mission is air refueling. This unique asset greatly enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary missions of Global Reach and Global Power. It also provides aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps aircraft as well as aircraft of allied nations. The KC-135 is also capable of transporting litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations.
Features
Four turbofans, mounted under 35-degree swept wings, power the KC-135 to takeoffs at gross weights up to 322,500 pounds (146,285 kilograms). Nearly all internal fuel can be pumped through the flying boom, the KC-135's primary fuel transfer method. A special shuttlecock-shaped drogue, attached to and trailing behind the flying boom, may be used to refuel aircraft fitted with probes. Some aircraft have been configured with the Multipoint Refueling System or MPRS. MPRS configured aircraft are capable of refueling two receiver aircraft simultaneously from special “pods” mounted on the wingtips. One crewmember, known as the boom operator, is stationed in the rear of the plane and controls the boom during in-flight air refueling. A cargo deck above the refueling system can hold a mixed load of passengers and cargo. Depending on fuel storage configuration, the KC-135 can carry up to 83,000 pounds (37,648 kilograms) of cargo.
Background
Air Mobility Command manages more than 490 total aircraft inventory Stratotankers, of which the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard fly 271 of those in support of AMC's mission.
The Boeing Company's model 367-80 was the basic design for the commercial 707 passenger plane as well as the KC-135A Stratotanker. In 1954 the Air Force purchased the first 29 of its future 732-plane fleet. The first aircraft flew in August 1956 and the initial production Stratotanker was delivered to Castle Air Force Base, Calif., in June 1957. The last KC-135 was delivered to the Air Force in 1965.
Of the original KC-135A's, more than 410 have been modified with new CFM-56 engines produced by CFM-International. The re-engined tanker, designated either the KC-135R or KC-135T, can offload 50 percent more fuel, is 25 percent more fuel efficient, costs 25 percent less to operate and is 96 percent quieter than the KC-135A.
Under another modification program, 157 Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard tankers were re-engined with the TF-33-PW-102 engines. The re-engined tanker, designated the KC-135E, is 14 percent more fuel efficient than the KC-135A and can offload 20 percent more fuel.
Through the years, the KC-135 has been altered to do other jobs ranging from flying command post missions to reconnaissance. RC-135s are used for special reconnaissance and Air Force Materiel Command's NKC-135A's are flown in test programs. Air Combat Command operates the OC-135 as an observation platform in compliance with the Open Skies Treaty.
Over the next few years, the aircraft will undergo upgrades to expand its capabilities and improve its reliability. Among these are improved communications, navigation and surveillance equipment to meet future civil air traffic control needs.
General Characteristics
Primary Function: Aerial refueling and airlift
Prime Contractor: The Boeing Company
Power Plant: KC-135R/T, CFM International CFM-56 turbofan engines; KC-135E, Pratt and Whitney TF-33-PW-102 turbofan engines
Thrust: KC-135R, 21,634 pounds each engine; KC-135E, 18,000 pounds each engine
Wingspan: 130 feet, 10 inches (39.88 meters)
Length: 136 feet, 3 inches (41.53 meters)
Height: 41 feet, 8 inches (12.7 meters)
Speed: 530 miles per hour at 30,000 feet (9,144 meters)
Ceiling: 50,000 feet (15,240 meters)
Range: 1,500 miles (2,419 kilometers) with 150,000 pounds (68,039 kilograms) of transfer fuel; ferry mission, up to 11,015 miles (17,766 kilometers)
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 322,500 pounds (146,285 kilograms)
Maximum Transfer Fuel Load: 200,000 pounds (90,719 kilograms)
Maximum Cargo Capability: 83,000 pounds (37,648 kilograms), 37 passengers
Pallet Positions: 6
Crew: Three: pilot, co-pilot and boom operator. Some KC-135 missions require the addition of a navigator. The Air Force has a limited number of navigator suites that can be installed for unique missions.
Aeromedical Evacuation Crew: A basic crew of five (two flight nurses and three medical technicians) is added for aeromedical evacuation missions. Medical crew may be altered as required by the needs of patients.
Unit Cost: $39.6 million (FY98 constant dollars)
Date Deployed: August 1956
Inventory: Active duty, 195; Air National Guard, 251; Air Force Reserve, 84
Point of Contact
Air Mobility Command, Public Affairs Office; 503 Ward Drive Ste 214, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5335, DSN 779-7843 or 618-229-7843.
July 2006
KC-135 Stratotanker
Air Force Link
Affectionately known as the Big Orange the 747SP was i believe a rare visitor as the airline mostly used the larger B747s
Photo scanned from a slide.
The Cumberland Pencil Company’s preserved delivery van is a 10cwt Morris Commercial J-Type. Although 1954-built NRM 284 is currently off the road, with a few tweaks it could be roadworthy again.
The van – affectionately referred to as ‘Norman’ by staff – has appeared at a variety of classic motor shows all over the country and has been awarded two rosettes. During local parades it was driven alongside colourful floats and workers from the factory would have out coloured pencils to the crowds.
The Morris Commercial J-Type van was made between 1949 and 1961. It was used in a variety of different roles, from milk floats to ice-cream vans and mobile public address systems. One of the special features was that both doors were sliding instead of opening outwards.
The van is on display at the Derwent Pencil Museum in Keswick, Cumbria.
I've affectionately named this yard rat Stumpy, as she apparently lost her tail to some unknown predator. Seen here as she contemplates whether or not I've put a fresh coat of Vaseline on the bird feeder pole.
The squirrels get their own supply of peanuts, but they prefer the sunflowers seeds at the top of the pole...
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.
The Marina City Towers, affectionately known as "The Corn Cobs" are two of Chicago's most visually unique buildings.
More 'affectionately' known as Pigeon.
STRANGELY, though they are among the commonest of birds, and pretty much universally disliked, we very seldom see them in our backyard. Don't know why. This shot was taken at the edge of the woods, along the railroad tracks.
For the challenge
Bird #12 - Total 14
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
Affectionately known as "The Queen", the largest vessel on the great lakes, at 1013 feet long, departs Duluth as the 6th of the 2017 season in a sleet/freezing rain storm.
This photo was in Flickr's 'Explore' March 24, 2017.
Walking along the trails of Cocha Cashu is to walk among the shadows of giants, including ceibas, mahogany, shihuahuacos (Dipteryx), strangler ficus, and this huangana caspi (Sloanea obtusifolia), which we affectionately call the "Avatar."
Foto/photo: Jessica Groenendijk
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Affectionately known as Bug Light. It is only 24-ft tall located at the Portland Breakwater, it is the only one of its kind in the world. built in 1875
Every since she adopted me in Bulgaria, where she had been living on the street, Sundae has proven to be a very affectionate friend who loves to sit on a chair next to my chair where she can cuddle and stay connected.
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...
LMS Ivatt Class 4 43106 is the only surviving example of an Ivatt Class 4 2-6-0 Mogul, and is affectionately referred to on the SVR as “The Flying Pig” (often shortened to "The Pig"). The Ivatt Class 4 locomotives were designed by H.G. Ivatt for medium freight work but were also widely used on secondary passenger services. Only three were built by the LMS before Nationalisation, with a further 159 being completed by BR who classified them as 4MT. The unusual design with raised running plates led to members of the class being referred to by nicknames such as “Doodlebug” or “Flying Pig”.
Affectionately known as Crab's due to the angle of the cylinders , 42765 on a special photographic evening near the end of the locos ticket at the time in June 2003
So, I've got a thing for Prairie Dogs. I watched a documentary on PBS about them a few years ago...and lost my heart. My traveling companion? Not so much. But he was kind enough to indulge me on my quest to get close enough for my 300mm to focus. They are such charming and AFFECTIONATE little creatures. They were hugging and kissing each other...and I believe I could have got quite close,but I didn't want to disturb them further.
Explore # 122 June 9, 2011
The Queen Victoria Building, now affectionately known as the QVB, was designed by George McRae and completed in 1898, replacing the original Sydney markets on the site.
Built as a monument to the long reigning monarch, construction took place in dire times, as Sydney was in a severe recession.
The elaborate Romanesque architecture was specially planned for the grand building so the Government could employ many out-of-work craftsmen - stonemasons, plasterers, and stained window artists - in a worthwhile project.
Originally, a concert hall, coffee shops, offices, showrooms, warehouses and a wide variety of tradespeople, such as tailors, mercers, hairdressers and florists, were accommodated.
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