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This male Gadwall looks like he’s practising his conducting skills!
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Regno Unito, Londra, Palazzo di Westminster, Autunno 2022
Il Palazzo di Westminster, conosciuto anche come Houses of Parliament o solo Westminster, è l’edificio in cui le due Camere del Parlamento del Regno Unito (la camera of Lords e quella dei comuni) tengono le loro sedute. E 'il luogo dove le leggi che governano la vita britannici sono discusse e approvate. L’attuale Palazzo di Westminster è il più grande edificio gotico del mondo con al suo interno oltre 1.000 camere e due chilometri di corridoi.
La campana (Big Ben) con la sua torre fanno parte del palazzo di Westminster. La campana è colpita ogni quarto d'ora. Una luce nella torre dell'orologio dice quando la Camera dei Comuni è in seduta. Il Big Ben è uno dei monumenti più famosi al mondo. La grade campana che è stata colpita per la prima volta il 7 settembre 1859 ha un peso di circa 13 tonnellate.
The Palace of Westminster, known also as the Houses of Parliament or just Westminster, is where the two Houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (the House of Lords and the House of Commons) conduct their sittings. It is the place where laws governing British life are debated and passed. The modern Palace of Westminster is the largest Gothic building in the world - there are over 1,000 rooms and two miles of corridors in it.
The Palace of Westminster contain the bell Big Ben that is struck each quarter hour. A light in the clock tower tells when the House of Commons is in session. Big Ben is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The Great Bell which was first struck on the 7 September 1859 a weighs of almost 13 tons.
The second generation Ford Thunderbird (AKA Square Bird[2][3][4][5]) was produced by Ford for the 1958 to 1960 model years as a successor to the popular 1955-1957 two-seater. In response to Ford-conducted surveys two major changes were made to attract potential buyers: two rear seats were added and the level of luxury and features of a full-sized car were incorporated into a mid-size platform.
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Tradition holds that the Hermitage was founded by Alberto Besozzi, a wealthy local merchant who, having survived a storm while crossing the lake, decided to go into retreat on this part of the lake side, and conduct the life of a hermit. Here the Blessed Alberto ordered the construction of a chapel dedicated to Saint Catherine of Egypt and which is now visible in the lower part of the Church. This chapel, dating back to the 12th century, was soon joined by another two churches: San Nicola and Santa Maria Nova, which definitely existed from the 14th century. After an early historical period, when the Dominicans took residence, from 1314 to 1645 the Hermitage was led by brothers from the Milan convent of Sant'Ambrogio ad Nemus, subsequently replaced by the Carmelites until 1770. An important event took place at the beginning of the 18th century, when five enormous "ballerini" ("dancing") boulders crashed down onto the Church, but came to a halt in the vault of a chapel, without causing any serious damage, and remaining suspended there for almost two centuries, until 1910. These "traballanti" ("unsteady") rocks would appear to have given the name to the Hermitage, the full name of which is Santa Caterina del Sasso Ballaro (Santa Maria of the Dancing Rock), although the more probable etymology of the name is associated with the nearby town of Ballarate. The Hermitage has been the property of Varese Province since 1970. It was administered by a Dominican community from 1986 to 1996 but has now passed to the Benedictine oblates.
Nature conducts the symphony "Harmony and Gratitude". Glory of the cosmos world only possible to see with photography. Nikon D3300, Micro-NIKKOR 105mm 1:4 AIS at f/4
I went to Mountain Run Lake again yesterday afternoon in the hopes of getting a shot of an Eagle, but no success yet again, despite the fact I had "Big Bertha" (100-400) on the camera. By the time they showed up it was too late in the day for a descent shot. But these ducks are always entertaining!
An Amtrak conductor watches the symphony of passengers shuffle on and off train 43, the Pennsylvanian, at Paoli, PA.
Seen conducting a pinnacle landing practise high up on a old hill fort overlooking the Wiltshire countryside.
South Carolina conducts the nation's largest Ag & Art tour series, a chance to visit scores of farms who partner with art and artisan vendors. This lovely barn door was on one of those farms.
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This praying mantis sure looked like he was conducting an orchestra - he was actually trying to get hold of that vine.
A tiny, thumb-sized female Rufous Hummingbird conducts the symphony of rain as she lifts her tiny wings to take flight.
Consonance and dissonance.
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Suresh Pattali:
Suresh Pattali, a film and theatre activist, or as Paul Zacharia, the Editor of Economic Times and his former colleague rightly stated," a film buff and libertarian"; worked as a producer in Asianet when I met him.
Suresh assisted the renowned Indian filmmaker Muzaffar Ali in making classic movies like 'Gaman' and 'Umrao Jaan' and has worked with noted singer Kishore Kumar and Popular music director Salil Choudhury. He was too humble a human being to read one's character and get close within no time.
I met him first, in 2000, at his office in the Asianet Studio complex at Puliyarakonam in Trivandrum. He was very eager to listen to my album 'Simple Truth' and knew it was in the final stage of completion. He was too busy in the studio that I waited from 4 pm to about 6 pm as he occasionally makes an appearance and apologizes for making me wait and leaves after making sure that I am comfortable. Someone would want him when he joins me, and as I was not in any hurry, I asked him to take his time. When he hastily joined me at about 6 pm, I told him that I have a rough copy of 'Simple Truth' in my car. The moment he heard that he just walked out of the studio with his hand on my shoulder. He sat beside me in the car, we closed the doors, and I played the tape.
Before the music started, he asked, "What about a ride?". I nodded, and we drove out to the nearly desolate roads in the suburbs of Trivandrum. When the music started, I noticed that he is gazing at my face. With a smile, when I turned and looked at him, he asked," You did this ?". I said "Yes", and his astonished expression is the first and best compliment I ever received. I drove aimlessly while he keenly and mutely listened to all the 12 songs in the album. Later I dropped him at his house, which is just about a kilometre away from his workplace.
The very next day, I received a call from him inviting me to his house, and I visited him sometime in the afternoon. His interest in music and his memory amazed me as he started describing how he visualized one of the songs that he heard the previous day. It was late afternoon, and he was yet to have his lunch. I understood he's drunk, but he appeared perfect and very much in his senses. I told him that I would wait until he has his lunch. Within a few minutes, he returned with an egg omelette for me. I didn't refuse as I knew he prepared it just for me. It was too salty to consume, and when I was struggling with it, he joined me munching his omelette and said, "Too much salt, right? I don't have any more eggs left, else I would have made fresh ones". After spending some time discussing the script, I left following his assurance to contact me soon. The next day he called me for further talks, and we fixed a local club for the next meeting the same evening.
He ordered a few drinks and narrated his Mumbai cinema experiences. The modesty of the Popular singer Kishore Kumar, the friendliness of the great musician Salil Chowdhury, and the simplicity of the renowned actress Smita Patil. The humbleness of Kishore Kumar during recordings and the prowess of Salil Chowdhury to compose 'boatman' songs.
He respected and appreciated me for being a teetotaller, and never did he behave drunk with me. I reminded him that it's getting too late and offered to drop him at his house. On the way back, he asked, "Anuj, which is your most favourite song? ". I replied that it's a tough question as I have so many favourites." My favourite English song is, 'Still I'm Sad' by Boney M", he said. After a pause, he continued, "Do you know ' Chingari Koi Bhadke '?". I said, "Yes, I love that song." He asked, "Can you sing it ? "and I replied, " Sorry, I have never tried it". Again after a pause, he said, "Please hum it ". I hummed the tune in its original pitch, and he started singing along in a feeble voice. I drove listening to his rendition, which was indeed beautiful. He remained quiet after that, and I dropped him home at about midnight.
Within a few days, he invited me to judge a talent search programme conducted by Asianet for college students, named 'Talent Scan 2000'. I accepted the request and appeared for the programme at Victoria Jubilee Town Hall on the stipulated date and time. He introduced me to the crew, and my role was to judge Western Music. After the programme, he thanked me and promised to be in touch.
He called me after a few days and asked me whether we shall meet sometime in the evening. I agreed, and he said he would call later to fix the venue and time. He called again in the evening to tell me that he's having one of his old friends along with him and asked whether it's fine with me. I said it's all right, and I invited him to one of the most prestigious clubs in town, where I have a membership. I booked a table on the lawn and waited for him.
He had few drinks like earlier, but his friend started gulping like a thirsty cow, loudly declared that he's a Maoist, and proudly started to swank his profanity proficiency. While Suresh commanded him to behave, in an attempt to move his chair backwards, the dhoti-clad Maoist fell aback bare, along with his chair. The waiters on duty are used to such displays, but they appeared shocked as they never expected such guests with me. I asked Suresh whether we shall leave. I have never seen him angry, and he didn't lose his cool even when his friend irritated him. He said we would move, but his friend refused to come. I thought of seeking help from the waiters and security to carry him to the car.
Finally, he agreed to move when Suresh 'promised' to take him to some distinct wine bar.
I was a bit apprehensive whether he would attempt to jump out of the moving car as we proceeded towards the hotel where he stays. Once we reached the hotel, he refused to get off the car. Suresh somehow managed to pull him out, and on the street, he loudly started to demonstrate his imprecation skills. I saw Suresh with a grim face for the first time, but still, he didn't lose his cool. Swiftly, he hopped into the car and signalled me to accelerate fast. I did that, and his friend was staggering from behind, trying to chase us as we sped away. Suresh didn't utter a word after that. I dropped him home, and though he didn't apologize, I could see that apologetic look in his weary eyes when he bid me goodbye.
I phoned him early in the morning to check whether his friend is all right. He told me that his friend was nabbed by the police the previous night, and he has to get him released.
I asked him to relax and promised to call him in the evening.
I called him in the evening, and an unfamiliar voice picked up the call.
I asked, " Suresh, Is that you? ".
The stranger from the other end replied, " Suresh passed away. He vomited blood, and we took him to the hospital but couldn't save him".
"माझी जो नाव डुबोए
उसे कौन बचाये"
("If the boatman drowns the boat, who can save it ?")
Chingari Koi Bhadke: Chingari Koi Bhadke
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With 2022 coming to a close, it's a privilege to look back at the amazing memories we built and the friends we made. Thank you for all your support, kind words, and friendship. What symphony will you compose in 2023?
Conducting Junk. April2026. Scrap metal business along 9th Street in Little Rock, Arkansas USA. RolleiRetro400pushed800. NikonFA. Nikkor105AF-D. PolarizingFilter. DiafineDeveloper5+5. Washed:AGOFilmProcessor. CameraScan:FujifilmXH1.
This morning I conducted an experiment: I shot the same scene in quick succession with three digital cameras that use sensors of a very different make: the now almost ubiquitous CMOS type, the CCD type that was used exclusively in the first generation of digital cameras and Sigma's Foveon X3, which leads a niche existence.
This one was shot with an Epson R-D1x with an APS-C sized CCD sensor.
Overall, I find that this has the best colour rendering and best retains the nuances in the hues. None of the highlights are blown out (contrary to the CMOS sensor) and there are no strange colour shifts (as with the Foveon sensor).
Interesting that such an old and by now largely abandoned sensor design can still hold its own against much newer technology.
Ricoh KR-5, Rikenon 50/2, Kodak Tri-X 400@640, +1 developing, HC-110/dil. B, 8 min. Digitized with Nikon D700/ES-2.
First shot from this evening's light painting collaboration with James de Luna and Tobias Maxximus. Shot in one photographic exposure with light blades. Thanks for a great evening waving lights in the dark!
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Geunjeongjeon is the main hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace. Officials assembled in this hall to wish the kings a Happy New Year. And this place was also used by kings to conduct state affairs, hold national ceremonies, and receive foreign envoys. It was built in 1394 (the 3rd year of King Taejo). Kings in the early years of Joseon, including King Jeongjong, ascended their thrones in this court. Its name, Geunjeong, literally indicated diligent politics, which was originated in the belief that the more rulers are diligent, the better they rule over the state. It was burnt down during the Japanese Invasion in 1592, and rebuilt in 1867, the 4th year of King Gojong. Geunjeongjeon is a second-story building that contains 5 rooms each in the front and side. The roof is ‘八’ shaped from the side. The stone platforms in front of the hall are carved with various animal ornaments, including 12 Chinese zodiac signs. The throne is centered toward the back of the hall. Behind the throne, there are folding screen and canopy located over the throne. Various wooden poles support the roofs. The stones, indicating the rank of officials, are placed on either of the corridor from Geunjeongjeon to Geunjeongmun Gate. The rings used to tie the sunshade are still remained in front of the court. Small rooms for servants on both sides of Geunjeongmun circled around Geunjeongjeon. Geunjeongjeon in Gyeongbokgung Palace shows dignity of the palace and is considered as a magnificent building that was losing its sophisticated touch after the middle of the Joseon Dynasty.
..yes flickr friends I know it's a bit of a messy image but don't you think it's just a wee bit whimsical;). Laughter and sunshine to you all.
Street photography is photography conducted for art or inquiry that features unmediated chance encounters and random incidents within public places. It usually has the aim of capturing images at a decisive or poignant moment by careful framing and timing. Street photography overlaps widely with candid photography, although the latter can also be used in other settings, such as portrait photography and event photography.
Street photography does not necessitate the presence of a street or even the urban environment. Though people usually feature directly, street photography might be absent of people and can be of an object or environment where the image projects a decidedly human character in facsimile or aesthetic.
The photographer is an armed version of the solitary walker reconnoitering, stalking, cruising the urban inferno, the voyeuristic stroller who discovers the city as a landscape of voluptuous extremes. Adept of the joys of watching, connoisseur of empathy, the flâneur finds the world "picturesque".
Susan Sontag, 1977
Street photography can focus on people and their behavior in public. In this respect, the street photographer is similar to social documentary photographers or photojournalists who also work in public places, but with the aim of capturing newsworthy events. Any of these photographers' images may capture people and property visible within or from public places, which often entails navigating ethical issues and laws of privacy, security, and property.
Much of what is regarded, stylistically and subjectively, as definitive street photography was made in the era spanning the end of the 19th century through to the late 1970s, a period which saw the emergence of portable cameras that enabled candid photography in public places.
CONSTRUIRAN TRES NUEVAS ESTACIONES DESDE PLAZA DE MAYO: CORREO CENTRAL, CATALINAS Y RETIRO
Arranca la extensión del subte E a Retiro, una obra con obstáculos
Pasará por debajo de la avenida Alem. Como el suelo es rellenado, harán dos túneles paralelos. Y deberán sortear dos conductos pluviales, un río subterráneo, otras líneas de subte y hasta cables de alta tensión.
Por: Silvia Gómez
Será como una carrera de obstáculos: las obras para la extensión de la línea E de subtes, que arrancan a fin de mes, deberán sortear una serie de barreras en el subsuelo de la Ciudad. Enormes caños cloacales y pluviales, cables de alta tensión y de fibra óptica, otra estación de subte, subsuelos de edificios, restos arqueológicos y hasta un manto de agua subterráneo. Y claro, también el tránsito de la avenida Leandro N. Alem. Es que toda la traza correrá por debajo de esta transitada vía que conecta, por el Bajo porteño, al norte con el sur de la Ciudad.
Porque aunque los constructores buscarán minimizar el impacto de la obra para molestar lo menos posible al tránsito y a los vecinos, es un hecho que mientras duren los trabajos la zona se convertirá en un gran obrador al aire libre: camiones llenos de tierra y cemento, grúas, palas mecánicas y excavadoras.
La obra es la única de la red que está en manos del Gobierno nacional. El arranque está demorado desde mayo de 2007. Pero ahora el secretario de Transporte de la Nación, Ricardo Jaime, le confirmó a Clarín que el inicio es inminente: "La firma del contrato con el inspector de obra debería hacerse en el transcurso de esta semana y los trabajos comenzarían pocos días después", aseguró. El inspector de obra, que en el caso de estos grandes trabajos es una empresa, es el nexo entre los constructores y el cliente, el Estado nacional.
La historia de la extensión de la línea E ya cumplió 10 años. Entre el 98 y el 99 se realizó la primera licitación para hacer la obra. Recesión de por medio, el proyecto se congeló y el golpe de gracia llegó con la devaluación. La obra tuvo que ser relicitada. Recién a fines de 2007 Roggio, la constructora que se adjudicó los trabajos, pudo comenzar con el estudio de suelos. Y con el diagnóstico en mano decidieron "hundir" el subte lo máximo posible.
La prolongación irá desde Plaza de Mayo hasta Retiro, con dos estaciones intermedias (ver infografía). Se harán dos túneles paralelos. El primer obstáculo es un caño pluvial de mampostería construido entre fines del 1800 y principios del 1900 que cruza Alem a la altura de Perón. Y hay otro similar bajo San Martín. Y el segundo obstáculo está debajo del edificio del Correo: "El proyecto de renovación del Correo (N. de R.: será un Centro Cultural que debería quedar inaugurado en 2010, para el Bicentenario) prevé un auditorio que tomará parte de las tierras por donde iba a pasar el subte. En función de los pluviales y el auditorio, hundiremos aún más el trazado", explicó el ingeniero Carlos Arredondo, responsable del proyecto.
Claro que el acuífero Puelchense -una de las mayores reservas de agua potable del mundo y cuyas aguas corren debajo de las provincias de Buenos Aires y Santa Fe- le pone un límite a la profundidad de la línea. Porque la traza queda a pocos metros del agua que ejerce una enorme presión sobre la tierra horadada y busca llegar a la superficie. Por eso, el manto de cemento que envolverá el túnel tendrá un grosor de más de 75 centímetros.
Y, pese a que las orugas o tuneladoras que agujerean la tierra están de moda en el mundo, aquí se usará otro sistema, sencillamente el de excavación: primero se hace todo el túnel con palas mecánicas y luego se lo cubre con hormigón. Después se rellena el piso y se culmina la obra con más hormigón, para darle grosor al túnel. Entonces, la posibilidad de ver una gran oruga quedará para otra obra, quizás el soterramiento del Sarmiento.
Otro de los obstáculos está a la altura de la estación Catalinas. En el cruce de las calles Paraguay y Marcelo T. de Alvear hay dos cables de alta tensión que en Roggio consideran inamovibles. El costo de cambiarlos sería altísimo y debería gestionarse en Europa, por eso el desafío de los ingenieros será "embocar" la estación entre los dos cables.
Y la última estación, Retiro, también tiene sus particularidades. Allí convergen un caño cloacal y los subsuelos del edificio del ONABE. Para evitar ambos los ingenieros estudian mover la estación y colocarla debajo de la Avenida del Libertador.
Desde afuera, los primeros signos de la construcción serán unos pozos que servirán para secar el túnel. Tendrán 3 por 5 metros y estarán cada 200 metros, sobre calles laterales, no sobre Alem. Lo peor para el tránsito será la construcción de las estaciones, que tendrán grandes espacios similares al de la estación Juramento de la línea D. Para hacer el techo hay que cavar sobre Alem, y se cortará la avenida primero en un sentido y luego en otro. En Roggio calculan que estos trabajos no demandarán más de dos meses por estación. Pese a las molestias, se sumarán 2,3 kilómetros de subtes en una Ciudad colapsada por el tránsito.
En cifras
2011 A fines de ese año estaría circulando el subte debajo del Correo Central y Catalinas.
2,3 Los kilómetros que se suma a la E. Ahora la línea va desde Plaza de los Virreyes hasta Bolívar.
$346 Los millones presupuestados para la ampliación. Las obras las hará la constructora Roggio.
Los trabajos se harán en lo que fue una costanera con muelles: allí paseaban las clases altas
Hay caños y cables pero también una historia debajo de la avenida Leandro N. Alem. Porque lo que hoy es una avenida fue una costanera. Hasta esa zona de la Ciudad llegaba el Río de la Plata y allí había un paseo con miradores y bancos. La obra la concluyó Juan Manuel de Rosas, a mediados del 1800. "Se la conocía como Alameda. También había muelles para pasajeros y para barcos con cargas. Era la zona donde iba a pasear la clase alta", cuenta el arqueólogo Daniel Schávelzon, titular del Centro de Arqueología Urbana de la UBA.
Cuando la Ciudad comenzó su crecimiento demográfico, los márgenes del Río de la Plata retrocedieron. Y como había que ganarle tierras al agua, se comenzó a rellenar un área que hoy es Costanera, Puerto Madero y el Bajo porteño. Y el terreno se rellenó con tierra y con escombros. "¿De dónde piensan que pueden haber salido los escombros? De la propia Ciudad. Son restos de demolición de edificios y casas del siglo XIX. Esa antigua barranca y la costa son una zona potencialmente muy rica. La traza de este nuevo subte va a pasar por encima de lo que fue la Alameda. Incluso puede haber restos de ella", opina Schávelzon, experto en los subsuelos de la Ciudad. Para el arqueólogo todos los rellenos esconden objetos que, en función de su importancia, pueden volverse ricos tesoros.
Con un equipo de arqueólogos ya trabajó en los avances de exploración del suelo de la extensión de la línea A. Schávelzon aseguró que existe un convenio firmado por Metrovias con los gobiernos Nacional y de la Ciudad para que un equipo de arqueólogos y paleontólogos supervise las excavaciones. "Es un acuerdo de buena voluntad, no una exigencia. Acá lo que importa es el patrimonio. A nadie se le ocurriría detener una obra o interponerse, porque la gente necesita imperiosamente más subtes. Pero si podemos salvar parte de nuestra historia, mejor", opinó el arqueólogo.
El espejo roto
Por Germán Cervetto
Días atrás, en una encuesta de Clarín.com, la gente votó al subte como la mejor opción para moverse en la Ciudad. Es barato, poco contaminante y rápido. Sus ventajas crecen ante el caos de la superficie, cada vez con más autos, colectivos viejos y choferes presionados o imprudentes. La extensión de la línea E, que hace Nación, es necesaria. La Ciudad aún trata de conseguir la financiación (precisa US$ 1.500 millones) para su promesa de sumar 30 km a la red, y llegar a los 75 km. Muchos gustan mirarse en el espejo europeo: Londres tiene 10 líneas, con 408 km. Madrid, 12 líneas, con 310 km. París, 16 líneas y 213 km. No somos los más bonitos.
Fuente: Clarín.com
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Temple Church is a ruined church in Redcliffe, Bristol, England.
The present leaning tower was built in stages and completed between 1441 and 1460, over 500 years ago.
The highest stage is at a different angle to the vertical to the lower stages, as the masons rather than rebuild the leaning tower attempted to correct for the subsidence of the lower stages.
The top of the tower leans 5 ft 5 (1.65m) from the vertical and is 114 feet (35 m) high.
It was built on the site of a Knights Templar circular church, which was the Templars original home before they embarked on their murderous campaign to loot the ancient cities of the Middle East under the guise of regaining Jerusalem.
The Knights Templar church was built on land granted to them in the second quarter of the 12th century by Robert of Gloucester.
In 1313 the Knights Hospitaller acquired the church, following the suppression of the Templars, only to lose it in 1540 at the time of the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
The church was the scene of the exorcism of George Lukins conducted by Methodist and Anglican clergy in 1788.
The church was bombed and largely destroyed in the Bristol Blitz and is now a Grade II* listed building,
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Picture taken with Voigtlander 14mm Super-Wide Heliar-M v3 F4.5 ASPH lens
Conducting a New Year's Eve workout to see if the water has music. No bells, sadly, but it did have a certain 'ring' to it :)
Have a Happy Hew Year flickr friends, when it arrives in your part of the world !
#71 NYC Contemporary Composers’ Ensemble / NYCE Ensemble - 04.08.2024 - Arkadenkultur - Living Room Salzburg
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Besetzung:
Juri Bell: trumpet, flugelhorn, conducting;
Simon Hladik: alto sax;
Cosima Pillinger: violin;
Magdalena Müller-Hauszer: violin;
Jelisaveta Čivović: viola;
Esther Thoben: cello;
Elias Huemer: piano;
Rafael Wolfmeier: guitar;
Lukas Pamminger: double bass;
Matthäus Schnöll: drums;
Chris Kronreif: bass clarinet, sax, conducting;
160110-F-LM669-029 REPUBLIC OF KOREA (Jan. 10, 2016) - A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from Andersen Air Base Guam,conducted a low-level flight in the vicinity of Osan, South Korea, in response to recent provocative action by North Korea Jan 10. The B-52 was joined by a ROK F-15K Slam Eagle and a U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillian Bamman/Released)