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Two Tree (or not two tree)
A very nice tree, near my home. I can't take any nice ones of it anymore though. The skyline is currently a vast construction site, and in a while a new neighborhood :(.
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About 30 minutes behind the Glacier Discovery was the 110N. Loads of frac sand in super sacks headed for Fairbanks. By the time this train arrived there had been quite the weather change so I opted for a view from the dark side with the Kenai Mountains in the background.
This barn caught my eye because it shows changes from decades ago that have morphed into other uses throughout the years in someone's efforts to preserve its usefulness. Change is necessary in our lives but in our declining years sometimes we yearn for things to stay the same.
"Changes" is a song by English singer-songwriter David Bowie, originally released on his 1971 album Hunky Dory. RCA Records then released it as a single from the album on 7 January 1972. Written following his promotional tour of America in early 1971, "Changes" was recorded at Trident Studios in London between June and July that year.
At this point in his career, Bowie had experimented with numerous musical styles, all of which failed to earn him stardom. The lyrics of "Changes" reflect this, with the first verse focusing on the compulsive nature of artistic reinvention and distancing oneself from the rock mainstream. Musically, "Changes" is an art pop song that features a distinctive piano riff. Upon release as a single, "Changes" flopped like its parent album. It wasn't until the success of its follow-up The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars that the song garnered success.
Retrospectively, "Changes" is regarded as one of Bowie's best songs, with many praising Bowie's vocal performance and Wakeman's piano playing. His biographers have viewed the track as a manifesto of his entire career, predicting a constant change of musical styles. Bowie performed "Changes" frequently during his concert tours; it was the final song he performed on stage before his death in 2016.
''Changes do
happen. I do not know how,
or what remains of what
has disappeared
into the absolute.''
( Rumi )
Well, my life has changed again. I've moved to the west coast and I'm back at school, this time as a graduate student. It's been challenging but exhilarating. I hope to take more doll shots soon. Unfortunately, I don't have my 'good' camera with me. Just my Powershot. Oh well, make lemonade out of lemons, right?
Thanks to She's so Poppy for the excellent reroot of Joyful in Japan.
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It's going to be 65'F and sunny today! Another beautiful sky this morning. Looks like more changes in the weather are eminent.
Someday, the light will shine like a sun through my skin & they will say, What have you done with your life? & though there are many moments I think I will remember, in the end, I will be proud to say, I was one of us.
~Story People
HBW!
The southbound 508 was in the hands of a 2004 Dennis Dart. I was expecting a Lakes liveried variant so was surprised to see this appear in the far distance.
Fortunately I had plenty of time to get used to it, it took nigh on 7 minutes to reach my position from the distant Brothers Water tarn.
The elevation of the sun in the sky has a dramatic impact on the scenery here. I never tire of visiting this park, nor this location. Every ten steps brings in focus a new angle, a new look, every 15 minutes of sunlight does pretty much the same. It is spectacular!
Arriving early at Willband I am treated to a golden light as the sun rises over the mountain. A short while later it changes and will make the conditions mostly overexposed.
At each end of the year the geese spend some time here preparing or recovering from their long migration flights. It starts with just a few pairs and ends up with beautiful squadrons in formations almost from horizon to horizon. Taken just after sunrise the early golden light was illuminating the birds from below which created a nice tone.
No matter how much we try to fight change, to hold on, life continues inching forward often in indifference. It’s up to us on how we react to it. To shape what you can control within the predictable yet sometimes chaotic changing of the seasons. To spark joy in the mundane and the profound whenever possible. Amor Fati, love fate. Sometimes, less is more.
A simple black and white from Blanca Lake
I was at Green Timbers Urban Forest in Surrey British Columbia Canada. I’ve photographed this location several times over the past week and was challenging myself to see it from a different perspective. I put a 7Artisans 60mm Macro lens on my Fuji XT3 and was seeing new subjects everywhere. A simple change of perspective rekindled my interest.
I changed the bedding today - how mundane. Anyway, before I could get to it the cat had a field day on the sheets - this is a snap of her handy work. She was not impressed when I put the clean sheets on and hid in the airing cupboard in protest. Can't please everyone.
The leaves are turning brown & berries are turning red!
The seasons are changing!
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HD Pentax-DA f4.5-6.3 55-300mm ED PLM WR RE
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Today being August 3rd 2022 we changed plans.
We were planning a run to the monkey temple
to give all the dogs their monthly injections.
It has been monsooning all over us.
The river has breached the banks.
More heavy storms are coming.
Good time to batten down the hatches !
4:27AM the rain was hitting the tile roof so hard
it sounded like the roof was going to cave in ;-0
We'll shelter in place for now.
Catch y'all on the rebound ;-)-
ps:
that's Rocky laying in the red
clay under muscle nuns porch.
The camera was haphazardly
poked under the porch and
fired off hoping for the best.
Thank You.
Jon&Crew.
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The genesis for the destructive Camp Fire was one mile to the north of the tiny resort community of Pulga, CA, located in the Feather River Canyon. According to reports, the entire area surrounding Pulga was wiped out by the fire. It makes shots like this extra special. Late on a summer afternoon, a westbound Union Pacific grain train exits the small resort community.
" To Seek Unknown Potential :It takes great courage and inner strength to change from what is known and comfortable to something which is new and fresh. That which is unknown often contains our greatest potential. To seek our potential by risking change is the path of true greatness. Such action brings great favor and untold blessings. " My good friend Andreea has informed me that a closer translation in Japanese would read Kaishin: " to continue improving." I think this is also very suitable for my situation! ;) Thank u my dear friend. hugs
A pair of Norfolk Southern 4-axle EMDs roll an eastbound underneath the now-removed NYC signals at CP 505 a few years ago. NS GP40-2 3067 used to zip through here in charge of Conrail Van trains as the 3399.
The old speedster has been displaced on the hot trains by newer stuff, but even downgraded, the GP40-2 was still looking good.
「数年後にはわたし、お役御免になっちゃうんでしょうか。」
世代交代を目前にして、そんな声が聞こえてきそうな哀愁漂う東京タワーでした。
Symbol of Tokyo(50 years anniversary) - Tokyo,JAPAN
New Tokyo Tower is under construction,
so in a few years he may be relieved of his post.
He looks sad...
C501 heads west and passes under the last C&O installed signal bridges remaining. However, now that CSX has removed one track through here, one has to wonder how long that will last.