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This substantial Presbyterian Church in Dawson City Yukon was a reflection of the prosperity and commitment of the congregation it served. Erected in 1901, it boasted a pipe organ and carved oak pews that could accommodate 600 parishioners. The church bore the architectural stamp of the Gothic Revival popular elsewhere in the country. Together, with the spacious manse, of Second Empire design, it was one more element of familiarity in respectability in a city that was rapidly changing from its boom-town origins,
to a more modern era.
*(Note) This church is practically leaning up hill. Of course, it is now 122 years old, so I'm sure it's getting ready to lay down and rest.
Better hurry on up to Dawson City if you want to see it.
© All rights reserved. A low-res, flatbed scan of a 6x7 (2 1/4 x 2 3/4 inch) transparency
That certainly does not describe my vintage sign shooting accomplishments, but there are many out there, like my contacts, that get that job done right.
In any case, I do head out when I can and see what's left to be seen. This cool, old motel sign in Stockton, Ca. still lights up, too. I met the owners while snapping this and they became happy as a lark when they realized that it was their nifty sign I was photographing. Before that, I believe they thought I was the IRS or something.
Anyway, thanks for having a look!
I apologise for not contributing anything to Flickr for a few days. Sometimes life just gets too busy.
A pair of Arriva Trains Wales Class 142 'Pacer' multiple units heads towards Cardiff Queen Street station on Saturday 9th January 2016. I was waiting, along with many other people, to gain access to the building just out of view on the right. Unfortunately the security guard had failed to turn up at the appointed time to open up, so naturally I grasped the opportunity for some railway photography.
Incidentally, I didn't plan to get these passers-by in the shot; they just happened to be there at the moment the 'Pacer' rolled past.
Iwate Wagyu, produced in the northern Iwate Prefecture, is often called the "most sustainable Wagyu in the world" due to its commitment to circular farming and local resource management. It is a prestigious brand that has won the top prize at the National Japanese Wagyu Grading Competition (often called the "Wagyu Olympics") an unmatched 11 times.
The meat is known for its intense snow-white marbling ("shimofuri") which is high in oleic acid, a compound known to lower cholesterol and improve health compared to saturated fats.
Iwate uses a 2,000-year-old tradition where local rice straw is fed to cattle, and cattle manure is used to fertilize rice paddies.
The cattle are fed locally grown rice and straw, giving the meat a unique flavor profile and high vitamin E content.
While most Wagyu is the Japanese Black variety, Iwate is the largest producer of Japanese Shorthorn (Nihon Tankaku). This rare breed—making up less than 1% of all Wagyu—is leaner, more flavorful, and has a robust texture compared to the highly marbled Black cattle.
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I am getting over a cold and skipped actually taking a photo today in order to get some work done, but I figured it was as good a time as any to post one of my favorite photos from the wedding I shot a few weekends ago. The entire experience was amazing, incredibly stressful, and beyond worth it in so many ways. I am so grateful to this awesome couple for letting me into their lives for a few short, but extremely important, days of their lives, and I am excited to see where other photography like this will take me.
A family commitment at the weekend saw me heading for Wiltshire, from where I managed a few hours out with the camera, with the stone quarries of East Somerset on the agenda.
I started off first thing at Fairwood Junction, near Frome, hoping to catch a working to Merehead Quarry, but I was caught out with it running 89 early, and was sat in the car lineside as it tanked past with two locos up front. I knew I'd be able to still catch it at the quarry though, so here's the result.
Mendip Rail's 59004, "Paul A Hammond" heads 59005 at the reception sidings with the 06.32 Acton TC to Merehead Quarry VAR as the shunter chats with the driver, Saturday 4.2.17
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Maybe being together is just from habit. Perhaps the habit is just comfortable and you both grow weary together accepting all that comes your way. Perhaps we just don't have the energy to make changes. Best yet, maybe we just belong together no matter what.
Happy Fence Friday
Last Thursday Fred and I were pleased to be awarded the
Conservation Council of Western Australia
Outstanding Volunteer Award 2025
In recognition of exceptional work and outstanding voluntary commitment.
Some of us are just more comfortable with a leap of faith. This is not me! Proboscis Monkey cruising along in the rainforests of Sabah, Malaysia on the island of Borneo
Shot with my Fuji X100's, using a macro lens converter.
This is my second picture for my weekly theme 'Commit' and my 365 group.
This picture is sooc.
didn't get as much snow as we thought we would. But the schools are still closed.
got my much needed sleep. so im pretty happy
F/9 @ 204 secs
ISO 200
Lee ND110
Lee .9ND
A combination of poor weather and work commitments has resulted in a frustrating week or two when I have had no time to get out with the camera. This one is from my trip to Seaham a couple of weeks ago.
What can I say?
It is what it is ...
A farewell...
Sadness...
Melancholy ...
Attachment ...
Solidarity ...
Commitment ...
Warmth ...
Closeness ...
Friendship ...
It is what it is ...
Bittersweet