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An unexpected additional working of nortbound Motorail carflats drops down from the summit at Ais Gill.
Thursday 12th May 1983 ....
8th March 1986
40122 / D200 heads south at Ais Gill on the Settle & Carlisle with the returning West Yorkshire Dalesman
The classic 'close-up' perspective of Ais Gill viaduct, favoured by many photographers over the decades is alas no longer ideal due to the installation of railings on the parapet and elsewhere, and not least tree growth obliterating a clear view of the arches, but it is still a splendid grandstand location to see locomotives, steam or diesel, climbing the final leg of the 'mountain section' of the Settle-Carlisle line. Approaching the end of its mainline certificate, 46115 'Scots Guardsman' is sounding better than it has for some time as confidently blasts over the viaduct heading the 1Z87 14:40 Carlisle to London Euston 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' on Saturday 20th May 2017.
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The returning Fellsman at the highest point on the S+C with the imposing Wild Boar Fell in the background. 2011.
GSM Advance, AIS adverts, Thailand
Photographed by Sittipun Chaiterdsiri
Styled by Kampol Likitkanjanakul
L'Avocette élégante Limicole caractéristique des lagunes et marais côtiers, elle se reconnaît aisément avec son long bec recourbé vers le haut, ses grandes pattes et son plumage bicolore. Pouvant mesurer 40 centimètres de longueur et 70 centimètres d'envergure, c'est une espèce d'assez grande taille, qui se nourrit de divers invertébrés présents dans l'eau et la vase, qu'elle capture grâce à son bec caractéristique. Elle niche le plus souvent en colonie de 10 à 70 couples sur des îlots ou des digues à proximité immédiate de l'eau et pond généralement quatre œufs au sol, dans une coupelle simple creusée dans le sable. Très territoriale lorsqu'elle défend ses poussins, que ce soit contre d'autres individus de la même espèce ou contre ses prédateurs — divers rapaces, corvidés et mammifères —, l'avocette a une longévité d'environ 20 ans (record à 27 ans).
After a rather gloomy afternoon, the sun came out nicely for The Fellsman, seen here crossing Ais Gill viaduct, 8.8.12
Post-sunset colours over Lochan an Ais - the small loch next to Knockan Crag in Assynt, NW Scotland. Cul Beag is the peak.
What isn't so obvious is the number of midges I was getting bitten by!
46115 "Scots Guardsman" charges past Ais Gill on 1Z34 16:43 Carlisle to York "The Dalesman" charter.
Still with steam to spare, an unidentified Britannia seems to have had little trouble on the climb with an almost identical consist to the Jubilee.
Continuing my drive up the S&C and the next sighting was 70 811 at Ais Gill with 6J37 1252 Carlisle Yard - Chirk on Tuesday 7 May 2024
45699 at Ais Gill, heading south over the S&C with the Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express (Carlisle to Euston) 24/02/18
70817 crosses Ais Gill Viaduct with the Carlisle to Chirk logs, a rather tall mature tree now in front of the viaduct and the trees planted on the hillside cut down picture options
lonely jeep tracks through the mountains ...
The ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park[clarification needed] is a peace park straddling the border between South Africa and Namibia. It was formed in 2003 by combining the Namibian ǀAi-ǀAis Hot Springs Game Park and the South African Richtersveld National Park. Most of the South African part of the park forms part of the buffer zone of the Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape World Heritage Site, which measures 5,920 square kilometres (2,290 sq mi).[2] The Fish River Canyon is located in the park, the largest canyon in Africa.[2] A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on 17 August 2003 by the presidents of South Africa and Namibia, which formalized the establishment of the park.[2]
The general area consists of rugged kloofs and high mountains. The land is harsh, while water is generally scarce, the air is kept moist by early morning fog. The Nama locals call the fog that comes in from the Atlantic Ocean ‘Ihuries’ or ‘Malmokkies’.[4] The Park is regarded as a unique mega-ecosystem in the world. In a one square kilometer area more than 360 different plant species can be found in a place that experiences an average rainfall of only 68 mm per year.[3] The vegetation in |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park consists of unique plant life, such as the bastard quiver tree, ‘half-mens’ or half human, and tall aloes.[4] The half-mens is typified by an unbranched, cylindrical stem, which can reach heights of up to 4m. The top has a tuft of branches. The local Nama community hold the half-mens tree in high regard, believing that the human-like figure it assumes is their ancestors longing for the Namibian home.[3] Thks to Wikipedia
YN468II 1/16 difusor a la izquierda
EXIF: 1/60 f/5.6 ISO 100
Distancia focal: 120 mm
Lente: Canon EF 18-135mm f3.5-5.6
Canon 60D
Locación: Playa Blanca Lago Caburgua - La Araucanía, Chile
IMO: 9288813
MMSI: 232445000
Call Sign: MHMZ8
Flag: United Kingdom [GB]
AIS Vessel Type: Tanker
Gross Tonnage: 29335
Deadweight: 46803 t
Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 183m × 32m
Year Built: 2005
Status: Active
What was I doing there I ask myself,I could hear the 40 for miles but saw nowt until it staggered out of the blizzard.
40082 Ais Gill summit with the 09.45 Glasgow -Red Bank vans, 15 January 1984.
Art Institute of Chicago. Photo by John Lishamer Photography (www.johnlishamer.com) All Rights Reserved. Nikon FA. Nikkor 24mm f2.8 ais. Ilford HP5 400 @1600. Rodinal.