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In 1938 Czechoslovakia mobilized against the German threats of war, but hat to give in to the Munich Agreement and withdraw from the border fortifications, even if the army was fully capable to stand against the Wehrmacht. After this not only Germany, but also Poland and Hungary ripped pieces of land from the country, and there were also extensive fights with insurgents, which cost lives of many Czechoslovak soldiers and gendarmes. Today it´s a tradition to reenact how the situation could be, when we would have defended ourselfs. It´s a fact that Hitler was affraid of the Czechoslovak military, which at that time had better tanks, more heavy guns, and a very effective fortification system. Of course we win in the reenactments :-)
A small one bedroom cottage behind the abandoned Montgomery Pass Motel in a remote portion of western Nevada just past the California border. I've heard that these small buildings were part of a brothel complex, but I'm not sure if this particular building was.
Exposure: 5 minutes @ f/8, 200 ISO. Full moonlight and AA maglight
In 1938 Czechoslovakia mobilized against the German threats of war, but hat to give in to the Munich Agreement and withdraw from the border fortifications, even if the army was fully capable to stand against the Wehrmacht. After this not only Germany, but also Poland and Hungary ripped pieces of land from the country, and there were also extensive fights with insurgents, which cost lives of many Czechoslovak soldiers and gendarmes. Today it´s a tradition to reenact how the situation could be, when we would have defended ourselfs. It´s a fact that Hitler was affraid of the Czechoslovak military, which at that time had better tanks, more heavy guns, and a very effective fortification system. Of course we win in the reenactments :-)
With a varied rake of coaching stock in tow, Direct Rail Services 47805 hurries across the Anglo-Scottish border (River Sark) at Gretna Junction, heading the 1Z80 Southampton Eastern Docks to Glasgow Central 'Cruisex' boat train. A location very much favoured by the late-Bishop Eric Treacy, I can understand why, and how wonderful it must have been in his day. Thank you to the DRS driver, Mike Wylie, for the usual friendly wave and 'spoon'! I needed every millisecond of the 1/1600th sec shutter speed used for this! This image appeared in the Railway Magazine the following month.
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In 1938 Czechoslovakia mobilized against the German threats of war, but hat to give in to the Munich Agreement and withdraw from the border fortifications, even if the army was fully capable to stand against the Wehrmacht. After this not only Germany, but also Poland and Hungary ripped pieces of land from the country, and there were also extensive fights with insurgents, which cost lives of many Czechoslovak soldiers and gendarmes. Today it´s a tradition to reenact how the situation could be, when we would have defended ourselfs. It´s a fact that Hitler was affraid of the Czechoslovak military, which at that time had better tanks, more heavy guns, and a very effective fortification system. Of course we win in the reenactments :-)
A painted line on the rock wall marks the International Border with Mexico in Tunnel 4 on the Desert Line west of Campo California.
Carrizo Gorge Railway, South Portal of Tunnel 4 - CP Division - MP 59.6
Campo - San Diego County, California.
(October 17 , 2015)
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Border Buses Alexander Dennis Enviro 200MMC YX20 ODS (12006) passing through Edinburgh operating service X62 (Edinburgh - Peebles), 31/05/21
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Borders (21,017 square feet)
12300 Jefferson Avenue, Patrick Henry Mall, Newport News, VA
This location opened on November 26th, 2005 and closed in April 2011. It operated as a Spirit Halloween in September-November 2011, operated as a ToyZam! in November 2011-January 2012, became a Forever 21 in October 2012, which closed on April 29th, 2025, and operated as a Spirit Halloween again from August 29th, 2025 to November 3rd, 2025.
The property originally housed a 65,000 square foot Hess's department store, which opened on August 20th, 1987 and closed on March 15th, 1993. It became Proffitt's on August 12th, 1993, which closed in March 1997 and became Dillard's on August 2nd, 1997. Dillard's closed in 2005 and was demolished shortly after.
At the time I captured this store, the Borders chain had already closed...although the shock of the fact was still taking its time to sink in.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 2011.
Borders Books' flagship Chicago location at 830 N. Michigan Ave. closed in January 2011, leaving the Magnificent Mile without a bookstore.
In 1938 Czechoslovakia mobilized against the German threats of war, but hat to give in to the Munich Agreement and withdraw from the border fortifications, even if the army was fully capable to stand against the Wehrmacht. After this not only Germany, but also Poland and Hungary ripped pieces of land from the country, and there were also extensive fights with insurgents, which cost lives of many Czechoslovak soldiers and gendarmes. Today it´s a tradition to reenact how the situation could be, when we would have defended ourselfs. It´s a fact that Hitler was affraid of the Czechoslovak military, which at that time had better tanks, more heavy guns, and a very effective fortification system. Of course we win in the reenactments :-)
Trying to get Paddy to jump up into frame .. he was very willing but got a bit too close .. this at 15mm!
In the U.S. state of Colorado, Interstate 25 follows the north–south corridor through Colorado Springs and Denver. The route is concurrent with U.S. Highway 87 through the entire length of the state. I-25 replaced U.S. Highway 87 and most of U.S. Highway 85 for through traffic.
Historical nicknames for this route have included the Valley Highway (through Denver), Monument Valley Highway (through Colorado Springs), and the Pueblo Freeway (through Pueblo).
As I-25 leaves Denver, the route continues up north and interchanges with I-76, I-270, and the Denver-Boulder Turnpike (US 36). Due to the complexity of this triangle-shaped interchange, it was known to be one of many malfunction junctions throughout the United States. Beyond that interchange and exit 220, I-25 slips its way through a narrow path between the Badding Reservoir (west side) and the Croke Lake (east side).
At exit 228, I-25 interchanges with the northern termini of E-470 and Northwest Parkway at a stack interchange, with the Larkridge Mall just to the north, served by 160th Avenue (SH 7). As I-25 continues north, it passes through a medley of lakes and reservoirs on the way north to Wyoming and generally stays rural in nature to the east of the Front Range. The interstate enters the Fort Collins/Loveland metro area at exit 255, serving Loveland and Greeley to the east at exits 255 and 257, and continuing north to the Fort Collins city limits south of Harmony Road. The highway runs on the east side of Fort Collins, serving Colorado State University at exits 268 and 269. After exit 271, I-25 leaves Fort Collins and continues through rural grasslands to the Wyoming border. Afterwards, the interstate gradually makes a north-northeast turn as it heads for the Wyoming state line.
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In 1938 Czechoslovakia mobilized against the German threats of war, but hat to give in to the Munich Agreement and withdraw from the border fortifications, even if the army was fully capable to stand against the Wehrmacht. After this not only Germany, but also Poland and Hungary ripped pieces of land from the country, and there were also extensive fights with insurgents, which cost lives of many Czechoslovak soldiers and gendarmes. Today it´s a tradition to reenact how the situation could be, when we would have defended ourselfs. It´s a fact that Hitler was affraid of the Czechoslovak military, which at that time had better tanks, more heavy guns, and a very effective fortification system. Of course we win in the reenactments :-)
Can we learn from trees (!) about border conflicts, possession, land use?
Some historians say our original sin was to take land as possession (agriculture). Trees protect themselves and their families, but accept continuous change around them. And they literally live on the land..
A patch here, there, its all natural :-)
The name " Peebles" probably derives from the ancient Cumbric (an early form of Welsh) word " Pebyl", meaning " a place where tents are pitched".
"The historic core of Peebles - the Old Town - lies to the west of the junction of the River Tweed ad Eddleston Water. By the reign of King David (1124-1153) Peebles was already a Royal Burgh. King William I (1165-1214) "The Lion", confirmed that the two chief courts of justice were to be held annually either in Edinburgh or Peebles.
Neidpath Castle
During the wars of Independence, King Edward I of England visited Peebles in 1301 and 1306. Edward appointed his man - William de Dureme - sheriff in place of Sir Simon Fraser of Neidpath, who had joined with William Wallace in his attempt to free Scotland.
In the 15th and 16th centuries many visits were made to the town by the monarchy, King James III in particular was a frequent visitor. Peebles relatively untouched by the conflicts - both internal and external - that characterised life in the Borders at that time. There were however three major events in the 16th century. In late 1549, Peebles was almost completely razed by the English. In April 1585 the population of the Borders was directed by the King James VI to meet at Peebles in May in an attempt to halt the "crimes committed on the borders" the reining or cross border raids and, from 1650-1651, the Cromwell's Army occupied the town.
The 18th century was not a good time for Peebles as poverty and hunger were common in the Burgh. In 1741, 1774 and again in 1783 the council found it necessary to purchase food for the inhabitants. The Industrial Revolution did not immediately affect Peebles and recovery from these dark years was slow.
Peebles Parish Church
The 19th century was a time of progress from a poor start when the town was described in 1801 as being "stagnant and almost lifeless", due in no small way to the privations of the previous century. The arrival of the Railway in 1855 brought an increase in trade and the growth of industry brought a deal of prosperity and expansion. In 20th century, the increased ownership of the motor car after Second World War, led to an improved road network and the line closed in 1962.
Today, Peebles is the third largest town in the Borders and occupies both banks of the River Tweed. The road network enables people to travel easily to Edinburgh or elsewhere in the Borders. Through all the changes of recent years, Peebles still retains its historic layout and there is much to interest the visitor."
Obelisk marking the exact location of the US/Canada border. I am standing in Derby Line, VT; the cars are in Stanstead, QC. The Canadian customs building can be seen to the left, behind the green sign.
Although this image has a ShareAlike license, I do not have a model release, so use at your own risk. I took this shot from my car while in the border wait from Tijuana to San Ysidro. The contrast between the girl looking for a handout and the United States sign looming over her shoulder makes a statement that begs interpretation.
Borders Buses 11622 (YN16 CFU)
Scania N250UD/Alexander Dennis Enviro400MMC
Route X62 to Edinburgh Bus Station
Elder Street/Edinburgh Bus Station, Edinburgh
Taken on 22/02/2020
This bus was new to Scania as a demonstrator.
Benvenuti nel nuovo millennio
Due anni dopo questa sparatoria nella scuola [Columbine], le Torri gemelle di New York crollarono come castelli di sabbia.
Questo attacco terrorista uccise tremila lavoratori.
Il presidente George W. Bush ricevette, così, la licenza di uccidere. Proclamò la guerra infinita, la guerra mondiale contro il terrorismo, e poco dopo invase l’Afghanistan.
Questo altro attacco terrorista uccise tremila contadini.
Vampate, esplosioni, grida, maledizioni: scoppiavano gli schermi della televisione. Ogni giorno ripetevano la tragedia delle Torri, che si confondeva con gli scoppi delle bombe che cadevano sull’Afghanistan.
In un paese sperduto, lontano dal manicomio universale, Naùl Ojeda era seduto per terra accanto al nipotino di tre anni. Il bambino disse: “Il mondo non sa dov’è la sua casa”.
Stavano guardando delle cartine.
Eduardo Galeano, “Le labbra del tempo”