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I took this snap with help of my 2 Bhatija :)
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With 13 cars pulling on the drawbars of the 2 GP39-2s, Blue Ridge Southern T59 tackles the 4% ruling grade of Balsam on their journey back to Canton, NC. This portion of the Murphy Branch is not often documented due to its inaccessible & the commitment needed to document it, along with the fact that this job would, at least before Evergreen in Canton shut down, only run west of Waynesville on an as-needed basis. On this day though, I happened to be real lucky in that they were delivering 5 new-to-them passenger coaches to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, so they would all the way to the end of their trackage in Sylva along with working a couple of customers this side of Balsam. Getting to document an ascent up the mountain at several locations was quite the experience seeing the grade, rock cuts, cliff hugging & bridges as I listened to the 2 turbocharged 645 prime movers puke their guts out. While this was happening, I thought to myself how despite having a ruling gradient of 4%, & it is definitely 4% from what I could see along the back roads & hiking, this is still only the SECOND STEEPEST grade on the famed Southern Railway Murphy Branch. Just another reason why this branch became so famous & popular to document among railfans. 1-16-23
Today my photo concept and mental state very much collided, and I found myself remembering a valuable lesson as I sat editing my picture. I started off rough this morning preferring to stay home than to go out in the rain an hour away and shoot. Somewhere along the way I decided I had to choose happiness instead of waiting for it, since my day wasn't getting any better on its own.
As I edited this picture I saw the irony of it, the way that we must make decisions in our lives if we expect them to get better, be filled with inspiration, or any other positive effect we hope for. The small moment to moment choices we make define who we are.
Do you search for positive moments or expect them? Do you befriend hope and happiness or do you scorn them? These were the questions I had to answer for myself this morning as I trudged through the mud. By the end I had a smile on my face, but it was not without choice and commitment to my happiness. My wish for you today is that you are committed to your positive choices.
The Corktown Footbridge, also referred to as the Somerset Street bridge or simply the Somerset Bridge, is a footbridge in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada built across the Rideau Canal. The 70-metre bridge is located about 400m south of the Laurier Avenue Bridge. It was opened on September 21, 2006.
While in Havana, I got to sit in on a boxing lesson...of course, I stayed out of their way when the punches were flying. No one was hurt in the course of this training...
Firstly, I want to apologise for the lack of any updates for the past six weeks or so. A combination of poor weather, lack of anything interesting about locally and work commitments has meant I just haven't been out much with the camera as much as I would've liked recently, nor have I really had any time to edit any pictures. Although I have been out on a couple of occasions, mostly to try out some long exposure night stuff; some of my recent efforts may appear on this site in due course.
I did make the short run down the M5 to Exeter on a damp evening this week. The loco to peak my interest was Harry Needle's 37607, which had been leading the monthly UTU test train around Devon and Cornwall. The diagram on this particular night was the 3Q07 20.31 Exeter Riverside-Exeter Riverside via Salisbury. DBSO 9702 was tailing for reversal later into the night. The tractor paused at Pinhoe for around ten minutes to allow the preceding South Western Railway's unit to clear the single line section up to Honiton. This photo is the best of the bunch taken in challenging weather at an exposed location. It’s also noteworthy that I believe this was my first visit to this station in spite of the fact that I drive through Pinhoe nearly every week.
The Alfa Romeo 6C name was used on road, race, and sports cars produced between 1927 and 1954 by Alfa Romeo; the "6C" name refers to the six cylinders of the car's straight-six engine. Bodies for these cars were made by coachbuilders such as James Young, Zagato, Touring Superleggera, Castagna, and Pinin Farina. Beginning in 1933 there was also a 6C version with an Alfa factory body, built in Portello. In the early 1920s Vittorio Jano received a commission to create a lightweight, high performance vehicle to replace the Giuseppe Merosi designed RL and RM models. The car was introduced in April 1925 at the Salone dell' Automobile di Milano as the 6C 1500. It was based on Alfa's P2 Grand Prix car, using a single overhead cam 1,487 cc in-line six-cylinder engine, producing 44 horsepower. In 1928 the 1500 Sport was presented, which was the first Alfa Romeo road car with double overhead camshafts.
6C 1500 (1927–1929)
Alfa Romeo 6C 1500
1929 6C 1500 Super Sport, 1929, in the Louwman Collection
Overview
Production1927–1929
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L (1,487 cc) I6
1.5 L (1,487 cc) supercharged I6
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2,900 mm (114.2 in) 4-seater[1]
3,100 mm (122.0 in) 6-str., Normale[1]
2,920 mm (115.0 in) Sport, S.S.[2]
In the mid-1920s, Alfa's RL was considered too large and heavy, so a new development began. The 2-litre formula that had led to Alfa Romeo winning the Automobile World Championship in 1925, changed to 1.5-litres for the 1926 season. The 6C 1500 was introduced in 1925 at the Milan Motor Show. Series production started in 1927,[3] with the P2 Grand Prix car as a starting point.The Alfa Romeo 6C-1500 Super Sport features a twin overhead cam six cylinder engine with a bore of 62 mm and stroke of 82 mm, giving a displacement of 1487 cc, as against the P2's 1,987 cc, while supercharging was dropped. First versions were bodied by James Young and Carrozzeria Touring.
In 1928, the 6C Sport model was released, with a dual overhead-camshaft engine. Its sport version won many races, including the 1928 Mille Miglia. Total production was 3,000 (200 with DOHC engines). Ten examples of a supercharged (compressore, compressor) Super Sport variant were also built. Wikipedia
Things have conspired to keep me from Flickr recently but I haven’t forgotten you and hope to be back soon. I miss all your amazing photos!
This image is from an engagement photo shoot earlier today on the Oregon Coast. The happy couple seems 100 percent committed to this relationship.
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
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
December brought me a foggy day between Christmas and New Year and I took full advantage of it to finish my 35mm commitment to the Frugal Film Project 2024
Kentmere 400 35mm
Olympus OM101 Power Focus 35mm SLR Camera
Olympus 50mm f/2 Power Focus lens
Kodak HC110 E 1+31 6 minutes at 20 celcius
Scanned with Nikon D700
Tamron Adaptall 2 90mm f/2.5 Macro
Valoi 35mm film holder
Pixl-Latr
Affinity Photo 2
Resurrected from a pic created 12 years ago. A contemplative selfie - not Jesus. Just my Christ Consciousness hangin out.
He's there every morning, catching the early sun rays when they are still bearable.
- Netanya, Israel (August 2017)
due to real life circumstances changing, decided to close up shop in-world. thank you everyone for all the support. i'll still be around second life but without the commitment of my little shop. it was fun times. if i get the urge to release, it will be to marketplace. ♥
By MAUREEN BYRNE
Published Sep 30, 2005
The Presbyterian church finishes a $1.3-million renovation. By doing so, it confirms its commitment to downtown Clearwater.
Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, whose history spans more than 100 years in downtown Clearwater, recently completed a $1.3-million restoration project.
Work during the past 18 months included extensive remodeling of the administration wing, restoration of 65 stained-glass windows in the sanctuary, and installation of a new ceiling, sound system, and windows in the fellowship hall.
The extensive project reaffirms the historic church's ongoing commitment to a downtown ministry, the Rev. Mack Sigmon said.
Unlike other churches across the country that have either closed or moved to the suburbs, Peace Memorial has no plans to leave the spot it has been at since 1891. Several months ago, neighboring Calvary Baptist Church announced it was considering moving from downtown because it was outgrowing its property.
"Our mission is to downtown," Sigmon, 44, said during a recent interview.
The pink stucco Mediterranean Revival-style church at 110 S Fort Harrison Ave. has been an institution in downtown since 1921. But its presence has been felt throughout North Pinellas because the church was instrumental in the planting of new churches there.
Peace Memorial belongs to the Presbytery of Tampa Bay, which oversees 79 churches and 30,000 members in seven counties. "Downtown areas need the presence of the Gospel," said executive presbyter Gerry Tyer. "We have an example of that in Clearwater."
Ford Reagan, 41, has been a member of Peace Memorial since 1984. "Churches are the cornerstone of downtown America," he said. "We've survived 107 years and we're going to keep going. The restoration project is a good link to our future."
Though some work was done in the sanctuary, the bulk of the project focused on the two-story administration wing, which was built in 1921. Problems included water damage, a dangerous electrical system, inadequate restrooms, an inefficient work area, and a bad location for the nursery.
The solution: gut and rebuild the entire 6,500-square-foot wing.
Today, the new floor plan includes walls that match the color of the church's pink exterior; a new nursery that awaits babies and children; and a new elevator that carries parishioners from floor to floor. Additional improvements include a new reception area, parlor, library, and offices.
The church's 5,000-square-foot fellowship hall, named Roebling Hall after philanthropist and former member Donald Roebling, also received a facelift. Workers installed a new ceiling, lighting and sound system, and windows. They also refurbished the room's original wood floor, which was once the town's skating rink.
"Up until we did the floor, kids would still come in and skate on it, and the church allowed it," Sigmon said. "Now they don't."
Inside the sanctuary, workers restored dozens of stained-glass windows, which are described as the largest collection of stained glass in the Tampa Bay area. Workers also refurbished the wooden pews, repaired the pipe organ, installed a new sound system, and painted the interior walls.
All of these physical improvements are evidence of the congregation's feelings about downtown, Sigmon says. "Here to stay _ Here to serve" is the theme of the stewardship campaign for the church's operating budget for 2000. Also, the restoration project is being funded entirely by pledges from parishioners.
"The downtown would be such a lesser place without a Peace Memorial," said Sigmon, who has been pastor there since 1994.
Sigmon cites the church's concert series, nursery school, and Child Development Center. The CDC, which opened 30 years ago, is a government-funded daycare program that serves low-income families. Other ministries sponsor refugees and missionaries.
Additionally, the Rev. Ann Marie Quigley-Swanson, associate minister of the church, oversees Peace Memorial's Christian education classes for preschoolers to seniors.
In 1891, a group of 17 people founded the church and called it Clearwater Presbyterian Church. It was renamed First Presbyterian Church of Clearwater and was known around town as the "little white church," according to church literature.
Dr. David Arthur Dunseith became the pastor in 1918. Under his leadership, the current pink stucco church was built, and in 1924 its name was changed to Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church.
At one time, the church had 1,500 members. Today, it serves a diverse flock of 650. "We have millionaires and we have people who don't know how they're going to get through the week," Sigmon said.
Increasing membership is desirable, he said, but it is not his main goal. Instead, he focuses on increasing the spiritual life of the people already worshiping at the church, whether it be 50 or 1,500.
This renovation may bring in people, but if it doesn't that's okay," Sigmon said. "Primarily, it's been done to enhance the lives of those who are here."
"I think it was wonderful," said Iris Stewart, a member of Peace Memorial since 1959. "We really needed it. There's something special about Peace Memorial.
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… one month yes, and one no, my Provincial Health Authority of Messina sends me on a three-day mission (from Taormina) to the Civil Hospital of Lipari, located in via Sant'Anna…In my spare time, free from work commitments, I dedicate myself to my photographic passion; the photographs that I present here were all taken in the months of this year 2023; I made various photos according to the dictates of street photography (or street photography), I made some portraits, having always met people in the hand, very willing to let themselves be photographed (perhaps it will be ... that the people of the island are open-minded, eager and used to to communicate with strangers..?!), some portraits were made of people intent on their work; all the photos were taken in the city of Lipari, except for two taken in the port of Milazzo, the departure and arrival point of the hydrofoils (but there is also the ship) for the Aeolian Islands. I met (and photographed) the sweet lady, very good and appreciated American artist, Mrs Janette Little (photographed together with her affable and very nice husband, of Aeolian origins); of the talented artist mrs Janette in addition to her portrait I propose two of her works, I had noticed them some time ago, I had wanted to bring some photos of these works with me, now I propose them in black and white because this is a monochrome series, I note however that the originals are in color, for those wishing to see his works, I add the link to his web site below.
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….un mese si, ed uno no, la mia Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Messina, mi manda in missione per tre giorni (da Taormina) all’Ospedale Civile di Lipari, situato in via Sant’Anna …Nei ritagli di tempo, libero dagli impegni di lavoro, mi dedico alla mia passione fotografica; le fotografie che qui presento sono state tutte realizzate nei mesi di quest’anno 2023; ho realizzato varie foto secondo i dettami della fotografia di strada (o street photography), ho realizzato alcuni ritratti, avendo incontrato sempre persone alla mano, molto disponibili nel lasciarsi fotografare (sarà forse…che la gente isolana è di mentalità aperta, desiderosa ed abituata a comunicare con gli estranei..?!), alcuni ritratti sono stati eseguiti a persone intente nei loro lavori; tutte le foto sono state realizzate nella città di Lipari, tranne due realizzate nel porto di Milazzo, scalo di partenza e di arrivo degli aliscafi (ma c’è anche la nave) per le isole Eolie. Ho conosciuto (e fotografato) la dolcissima signora, bravissima ed apprezzata artista, di origini americane mrs Janette Little (fotografata insieme al suo affabile e simpaticissimo marito, di origini eoliane); della bravissima artista mrs Janette oltre al suo ritratto propongo due sue lavori, li avevo notati tempo fa, avevo desiderato portare con me alcune foto di queste opere, adesso le propongo in bianco e nero perché questa è una serie in monocromia, faccio notare però che gli originali sono a colori, per chi desiderasse vedere i suoi lavori, aggiungo sotto il link al suo sito sul web.
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Das Denkmal der Kinder der Welt ist ein Denkmal auf dem Nordkapplateau in Norwegen.
Es befindet sich südöstlich der Nordkaphalle und besteht aus sieben großen kreisrunden Reliefs, die stehend im Halbkreis angeordnet sind. Ihnen gegenüber steht eine Skulpturengruppe aus Mutter und Kind, bestehend aus einer Frauenfigur und einem kleinen Jungen, der mit dem linken Arm auf die Reliefs zeigt. Die Gruppe wurde von Eva Rybakken geschaffen.
Das Denkmal wurde im Jahr 1989 aufgestellt. Die Vorlagen für die sieben Reliefs wurden im Juni 1988 von sieben Kindern unterschiedlicher Nationen angefertigt, die hier für eine Woche zusammen kamen. Bei den Kindern handelte sich um Jasmin aus Tansania, Rafael aus Brasilien, Ayumi aus Japan, Sithidej aus Thailand, Gloria aus Italien, Anton aus der Sowjetunion und Louise aus den USA. Ein achtes Relief erläutert auf Norwegisch und Englisch die Geschichte des Denkmals.
Das Denkmal soll Freundschaft, Zusammenarbeit, Hoffnung und Freude, über alle Grenzen hinweg darstellen. Einmal im Jahr wird vor Ort der Barn av jorden-Preis für das Engagement für kranke und bedürftige Kinder verliehen.
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The Children of the World Monument is a monument on the North Cape Plateau in Norway.
It is located southeast of the North Cape Hall and consists of seven large circular reliefs arranged upright in a semicircle. Opposite them is a sculptural group of mother and child, consisting of a female figure and a small boy who points to the reliefs with his left arm. The group was created by Eva Rybakken.
The monument was erected in 1989. The templates for the seven reliefs were made in June 1988 by seven children from different nations who came together here for a week. The children were Jasmin from Tanzania, Rafael from Brazil, Ayumi from Japan, Sithidej from Thailand, Gloria from Italy, Anton from the Soviet Union and Louise from the USA. An eighth relief explains the history of the monument in Norwegian and English.
The monument is intended to represent friendship, cooperation, hope and joy, across all borders. Once a year, the Barn av jorden prize is awarded locally for commitment to sick and needy children.
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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
Normally my staple diet, going through my records this amazingly appears to be the first time I've photted Freightliner Class 90's this year. Having not taken many photos at all over the last 6 months due to a mix of work and personal commitments, it was nice to get this shot in great conditions.
Consecutively numbered 90010 and 90011 lead the Saturday only 4M83 0935 Coatbridge F.L.T. to Crewe Bas Hall S.S.M. intermodal run. For me there is no better livery on a pair of 90's although when the Malcolm pair of 90021 and 90024 are inevitably paired up I'm sure that will be quite the sight!
Nearing towards journeys end here and almost bowled by the northbound 4S49 DB intermodal working (just visible in the background) the pair fly through Winwick heading for Crewe. 3 mins down at this point but arriving at it's destination 6 ahead of plan at 14:39.
A few months ago I decided to do a total reroot on my Adonis Gym Boy because his hair was horrible, I started working on him in my spare time but then my work commitments prevented me from completing it.
I had chosen a "Hollywood blonde" color for him but I was still undecided on how to style it.
In the meantime, the Beach Groove version came out with a very similar hair color and I didn't like the idea of having two Adonis with the same hair color, so I decided to delete the grafts made and choose another color.
The first time I saw Adonis live I thought that his face in profile view reminded me of a Native American, especially an Apache.
I liked the idea of doing something to enhance this feature but at the same time I wanted to keep an aspect of mixed ethnicity.
This is the result after a series of various tests, I am very satisfied with how it turned out.
In the meantime I bought a second Gim Boy with better hair than the first one, he was on Monarch body, I swapped, the second got the original body and the custom was put on Monarch one, the match skintone is almost perfect and I like how his overall looks.
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The salmon-crested cockatoo also known as the Moluccan cockatoo, is a cockatoo endemic to the south Moluccas in eastern Indonesia. Named for its exceptionally long, backward-curving salmon-pink crest, this large cockatoo possesses a stunning white plumage, often tinged with soft pink throughout.
Cockatoos are affectionate and highly intelligent birds. Cockatoos are excellent companion birds and a loving bird which likes to cuddle. Cockatoos can be very demanding of attention, and if they are deprived of attention can become very noisy and destructive.
With a life span of over 30 years, these birds require a solid lifetime commitment if purchased because they often become quite attached to their owners.
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This has to be one of the best looking Boeing 737 special schemes so far unveiled by Seattle based carrier Alaska Airlines recently. Named "UNCF Our Commitment" is seen here landing from Sacramento in some fantastic light with Mt Rainer.
Was very fortunate to have the opportunity to photograph this amazing looking scheme this weekend. On this side it features a quote from the great Martin Luther King Jr, "The Time is Always Right to do What is Right." On the first officer side it features a quote from Nelson Mandela.
N492AS
Alaska Airlines
Boeing 737-990ER "UNCF Our Commitment"
KSEA - Seattle Tacoma International Airport
May 31, 2021
I dedicate this image to Jay Daley for his effort and commitment on arriving on location at 7am, befriending a security guard (that looked like Pauly from Rockie) and then managed to get a special area roped off exclusively for us!
Great night out with the focus group with plenty of laughs and not a lot of drinking which makes for a great news years day.