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"I think this is the original pace of the RAF March Past of 132 paces per minute as written in the first proof by Henry Walford Davis."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssdGSKmCFWU
The Avro Lancaster is the most famous and successful RAF heavy bomber of World War Two. It is a legend that lives on today and the contribution made by the aircraft and its crews to the freedom of our nation will, hopefully, never be forgotten. The prototype Lancaster took to the air for its first flight from Woodford, Manchester, on 9th January 1941; the first production Lancaster flew later that year on 31st October. The first RAF unit to receive the new aircraft for operations (on Christmas Eve 1941) was No 44 Squadron at Waddington, quickly followed by 97 Squadron at Woodhall Spa. The performance of the Lancaster was simply outstanding. It could carry a maximum bomb load of 22,000 lb, its maximum level speed with a full load at 15,000 feet was 275 mph and it could cruise routinely at altitudes above 20,000ft at a range speed of 200 mph. With a full bomb load the aircraft had a range in excess of 1,500 miles. The Lancaster’s performance, its ruggedness, reliability and to many its sheer charisma, endeared it to its crews who were proud to fly this famous thoroughbred.
An impressive total of 7,377 Lancasters were built between 1941 and early 1946. Of these, some 3,500 were lost on operations and another 200 or so were destroyed or written off in crashes. The vast majority of those Lancasters that did survive the war were simply scrapped when their services were no longer required, as the reverence in which the aircraft is now held had yet to develop to the point where their preservation seemed important.
The Lancaster did not carry the weight of the night bombing offensive against Nazi Germany on its own but was supported by other earlier twin-engine bombers such as the Wellington and the other four-engine RAF heavy bombers – the Stirling and the Halifax – as well as medium bomber versions of the twin-engine De Havilland Mosquito. In total some 125,000 aircrew served in Bomber Command during World War Two; over 73,700 of them became casualties, either killed, wounded or shot down and made PoWs.
In a letter to the head of Avro after the war, Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Arthur Harris, the Commander in Chief of Bomber Command, said of the Lancaster:
“I would say this to those who placed that shining sword in our hands: Without your genius and efforts we could not have prevailed, for I believe that the Lancaster was the greatest single factor in winning the war.”
Falchion is my contribution to the CIRCorp round of the Starfighter Telephone Game. It follows (the superb) Backblast from uspez, and now completes the full circle back to halfbeak.
I also made a high-speed construction video here on Flickr or here on YouTube, and a build walkthrough video with commentary at youtu.be/l8j_Tbu-EF4.
Lastly, overall shaping/balance in the rear section (addition of upper tail and length of engine section) benefited hugely from some advice from Rob. Thanks again!
My other contribution to Argus Day 2025, 25 Argust 2025.
This is the sixth time I participated in Argus Day. As last year, no double exposures, no blank shots, no ripped film, no out-of-focus shots. Still, I don't think that the Argus will become my favourite camera any time soon. Though I must say that the Cintar lens always provides nice contrasts.
Inside St. Bartholomew cathedral, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
The submitted pictures for Argus Day 2025, curated by the Argus collectors' group can be viewed here
Argus C3 (late 1946)
f/3.5 50mm Argus Cintar
Ilford XP2 ISO 400 Black&White negative film
Developed and scanned by www.meinfilmlab.de
My contribution for this week's theme "nature"; for the Swedish photo group Fotosondag.
Well, även gråsparvar i en förortshäck hör ju liksom till naturen. Kanske inte den där avkopplande, friska naturen man är ute i för att reflektion och återhämtning. Men när inget annat finns tillgängligt än en handfull gråsparvar som näbbas i en nyponbuske, får det funka som temabild också.
Zdravăn is my contribution to Keith Goldman's “A Bus Stop in Bucharest” collaboration. Go check out Keith's diorama!
It was an honor and a delight to participate -- thanks again, Keith! This was my first non-spaceship in eons. I took much inspiration from a terrific concept by Fausto De Martini, and of course from the other contributors.
Mitt bidrag till veckans fotosöndag/My contribution to this week Photosunday /Fotosöndag on the theme Färgstark minimalism/Colourful minimalism
Hi, my first contribution after returning from my vacation. Bryson City, NC, has an interesting, and no doubt to some shocking, approach to strengtening the Tuckasegee River embankment. Who can name these cars?
My contribution to the Macro Mondays challenge, "Junk", on 23 September 2019. It's a very old tin brooch containing a posy of wildflowers. It was given to my mother, or possibly my grandmother, when she was a child. Definitely junk, albeit of the sentimental kind.
As a small contribution to the Independence Day festivities Keolis/MBTA parked this stunning locomotive on Main 1 in the pocket between the front and back ladders of the Tower A interlocking just outside North Station in plain view for the passengers on every passing train. GP40MC 1776 (former 1131) is the newest 'heritage unit', the sixth of the MBTA's planned 8 (or maybe 10) unit fleet of 'heritage' locomotives dressed in one of a kind colors. While the first five were painted to pay homage to the system's early years and its historic predecessors this one wears red, white and blue in honor of the 250th Anniversary of American independence. This gorgeous contribution to an ever growing list of patriotic locomotives done up by railroads from coast to coast could also be considered a true 'heritage unit' as the scheme very faithfully mirrors that worn by Boston and Maine Railroad 200, a GP38-2 specially painted for the Bicentennial a half century ago.
Passing beside on Main 1 headed inbound from Newburyport is train 5162 with F40PH-3C 1028 shoving on the rear. At left stands the Boston Sand and Gravel complex, the last major freight customer in the terminal, which continues to be served two or three nights a week by CSXT train L065 from Dover, NH (former Pan Am Railways DOBO) which runs thru with New Hampshire Northcoast power.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Saturday July 4, 2026
My contribution to this weeks #FencedFriday, #HFF.
The Normande is a breed of dairy cattle from the Normandy region of north-west France. It is raised principally for its milk, which is high in fat and suitable for making butter and cheese, but also for its meat, which is marbled and good-flavoured. It is a world breed: it has been exported to many countries and is present on all continents.
It originated in Normandy in the early nineteenth century. It resulted from cross-breeding of local dairy breeds including the Augeronne, the Cauchoise and the Cotentine (all now extinct) with animals of the Durham breed (later known as the Shorthorn), which were imported from England from 1836 onwards. The French population of the Alderney breed was also absorbed into the Normande. A herd-book was started in 1883.
The Normande is a significant breed in France. In the 1960s there were some 4.5 million head, representing about a quarter of the national herd. In 2005 the total number in France was estimated at approximately 2.1 million.
Thsi breed has been exported to many countries and is present on all continents
My contribution to an exhibition in Agen, France.
www.ladepeche.fr/article/2018/04/01/2771214-des-artistes-...
www.destination-agen.com/nos-vnements/exposition-tondi-et...
"Grafelijke Korenmolen" te Zeddam The Netherlands
Graf Molen
The tower mill of Zeddam belongs to the possessions of Huis Bergh. Messrs Van den Bergh, the first owners of the castle and the windmills at Bergh, had the wind and grinding rights on their territory. This meant that only they could build mills on their land and that residents were obliged to have their grain grinded there. In 1486 they acquired the title of graffiti.
In 1974 and 1990 the tower mill was thoroughly restored thanks to substantial financial contributions from the Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds and the Province of Gelderland. The tower mill of Zeddam is in the Top 100 of the Dutch monument list and is well worth a visit!
Rare copy
The Zeddam windmill is still a working, medieval tower mill and is one of the oldest masonry mills in Western Europe. It was first mentioned in 1451, when Willem van den Bergh declared a malder rye and malder malt to the Gasthuis in Bergh annually, ground on his mills at Berge, Sedam, Diedam and Genderingen.
In 1904 the then owners of Huis Bergh, the Von Hohenzollerns, sold the Zeddammer mill to the miller. Mr Jan Herman van Heek bought back the mill in 1929 and saved it from ruin by carrying out the most necessary repairs.
In 1974 a new one was built on the site of the former rosmoles. Such a combination of mills occurred frequently. The crescent mills had to serve if there was too little wind for the windmill.
Canon 70D / Sigma 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C
With HDR Efex Pro2 conversion
IMG_8559_HDR
This is my contribution to the New Hashima collab that was displayed at this year's BrickingBavaria.
The cyberpunk inspired island was my biggest project yet and I really enjoyed being part of such a big project. A big thank you to Simon & Jan for making it all possible!
You can currently see a part of the layout for some time in the Brickstory Museum, where you can also find my island!
Mitt bidrag till veckans Fotosöndag /My contribution on this week on Photosunday on the Theme /Tradition
My contribution to the autumn project Gothic: Mistlands hosted in The Workshop: Sunrise at Blackwater Port.
Feel free to check out the full showcase video here: youtu.be/cQG2mkZi6QU
More angles in the album here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjAiurG
Feel free to drop your thoughts below.
My contribution to the Macro Mondays' challenge, "chain", on 9 December 2019. It's a 19th Century watch chain (also known as an Albert chain) decorated with a gold sovereign from the reign of George II.
This is as close as I'm ever going be to owning a Leica. What's funny is that this glass ornament cost me way more than my other camera glass ornaments! The circle is unbroken. Merry Christmas!
This is my contribution to Macro Mondays' theme "Wings".
Wikipedia explains (cf. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wingnut_(hardware)):
"A wingnut, wing nut or butterfly nut is a type of nut with two large metal 'wings', one on each side, so it can be easily tightened and loosened by hand without tools."
The photograph shows two 3/8"-16 UNC wingnuts, mounted to threaded rods. The thread-type is one of the - I assume - two standard-thread-types for photo- and filmography equipment.
Image-dimensions (circa): 37mm x 60mm (approximately the golden cut, though the composition does not really fit it).
I used darktable, gimp and zerene to pp this. The photo was taken with the Nikon AF Micro 60 mm f/2.8 together with an extension tube on a Nikon D850 mounted to a WeMacro rail.
PS: For German photographers bestimmt 'ne geile Seite: www.fotoschraubenshop.de/info/ ... bei denen hab ich die Gewindestangen und Muttis auch gekauft.
My contribution on the theme colorful minimalism in the Swedish photo group Photo Sunday.
Somebody dropped a needle in google maps and it ended up at Wavrinskys place? Is the needle huge or is the tram minimal?
Покровский собор строила вся Гатчина, прихожане также жертвовали деньги, привозили строительные материалы и помогали своим трудом. Основные работы выполнялись в 1904-1914 годах. Огромный вклад в оформление здания внесли сестры Пятогорского монастыря, славившегося своей иконописной мастерской. Сестры не только расписали иконы, но также выполнили золочение иконостаса и крестов.
В октябре 1914 года главный придел храма был освящен в честь Пресвятой Богородицы.
Intercession Cathedral built the whole Gatchina, parishioners also donated money, brought construction materials and helped with their work. The main works were carried out in 1904-1914. A huge contribution to the design of the building was made by the sisters of the Pyatogorsk Monastery, famous for its icon painting workshop. The sisters not only painted icons, but also performed the gilding of the iconostasis and crosses.
In October 1914 the main chapel of the church was consecrated in honor of the Most Holy Theotokos.
Här kommer mitt bidrag till fotosondags veckotemat - sommar
Here comes my contribution to Fotosöndag's weekly challenge - summer.
It might not seem it but my poor wife got rather wet as I asked her to walk up and down the beach at Church Cove. "Move more into the sea!" I'd shouted over the crashing waves. The wind was blowing quite well this evening causing a fine spray of sea water to come between me and the sun. All well and good for a photo opportunity but also covered my camera equipment in a fine layer of salt. Honestly I know my tripod had more showers than me whilst we were in Cornwall and my camera had plenty of wet wipes baths at the same time.
The church that can be seen has featured in the TV series Poldark - at least I have been reliably told as I haven't gotten to that episode yet!
Here's my contribution for the second anniversary exhibition of Treeson, created by the mighty talented Bubi Au Yeung: flickr.com/photos/bubi
If you'd like to know more information about Treeson, please visit these links:
Crazylabel: www.wookieweb.com/crazylabel
Treeson story: www.milkjar.com/treeson
Treeson Flickr group: www.flickr.com/groups/treeson
You can see the flier Bubi designed for the show here: www.flickr.com/photos/bubi/777532731/in/set-7215760076530...
My piece is a six-layered print, my third such experiment using the Print Gocco. Unfortunately, this particular time the Gocco inks printed a bit dark for my liking, so I had to lighten them up a tad in Photoshop. I guess with Gocco, you never really know how they're gonna turn out until you finish printing the last separation. I think from now on I should stick to prints under three or four colors until I master this new (to me) technology. I'd love to know if anybody's tried using other types of inks aside from Riso (such as Versatex) and what where their results. I find that the Gocco inks are a bit expensive (for the amount of ink you get) and difficult to mix to create the exact color and opacity I'm looking for.
If you are in or are planning to visit Hong Kong in July and would like to check out the show, here's the info:
2 生 如 綠
Born 2 Be Green
一個從樹子開始的故事
The story about Treeson
Period : 1.8.2007 - 13.8.2007 (2pm - 8pm)
Lab YellowFlat A1, 8/F., Yeung Yiu Chung (No.5) Industrial Building, 34 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
2331 3220 | info@labyellow.org
There are a bunch of really talented folks involved in the show, many of whom can be found right here on Flickr. I wish I could be there!
Excerpt from fosterandpartners.com:
Copenhagen Towers is a major contribution to the new development area of Ørestad in Denmark. Designed to LEED Platinum standard, the buildings have been conceived as a sustainable ensemble featuring a 22-storey office tower and low-rise building joined together by an atrium. The primary focus of the project was to create a progressive, creative workplace that also embraces the strictest environmental criteria. The result is a flexible, collaborative setting that combines the latest workplace trends with an environmentally responsible approach to building.
As the ‘green’ heart of the complex, the atrium forms the main point of access to the buildings where visitors are greeted with a dense ‘forest’ of Black Olive trees. The glass-roofed structure provides a perfect microclimate for the trees offering people the experience of natural greenery in the city even during the dark Danish winter. With direct views of the treetops from various parts of the building, it provides opportunities for collaboration in natural surroundings and for different small businesses to meet and interact. Open to the city during the day, the atrium also forms a new route from the metro to the new urban centre of Ørestad. The steel structure of the atrium roof is interspersed with curved wooden profiles that accentuate the natural ambiance of the space. The atrium floor has a continuous curve of wooden benches that have also been designed by the practice specifically for the project. A green oasis insulated from the harsh environment, the atrium operates as an informal space for meetings, catching up over lunch during the day, or an exclusive dining destination in the evenings.
A significant architectural feature of the building is the use of up-cycled material in the construction process, such as the PET plastic felt ceiling which provides excellent acoustic panelling in the office spaces, while adding to the feeling of warmth in the public spaces. Working with Danish upcycling specialists Lendager Group, the innovative interiors of the building make use of a number of local materials such as reused timber wall cladding and concrete flooring from local building debris, providing warm interior finishes and furthering the sustainable credentials of the development. In response to the extreme cold weather the buildings incorporate triple glazing and extra thick thermal insulation. The complex also boasts Denmark’s first groundwater-based heating and cooling system, and along with a renewable energy system of solar panels, uses up to 45% less energy compared to a usual building of its type.
My contribution for Droneuary. I built the armed bot first, then thought it would be a great fit as security for a payload transport, so added the cargo unit. Then had fun designing some interesting sci-fi containers to finish.
Rear photo available on Brickbuilt.
This is my contribution to the New Hashima collab that was displayed at this year's BrickingBavaria.
The cyberpunk inspired island was my biggest project yet and I really enjoyed being part of such a big project. A big thank you to Simon & Jan for making it all possible!
You can currently see a part of the layout for some time in the Brickstory Museum, where you can also find my island!
My contribution to the Gallery1988 Memes Show!
I spun the Nyan Cat into a semi pulpy exploration team because I can.
THE POWER!
And as a shameless plug there are still a few prints available at their shop here: nineteeneightyeight.com/products/andrew-kolb-mission-ny4n...
Thanks!
My contribution to the theme colorful minimalism in the group Photo Sunday. Glass beads in autumn colors.
Mitt bidrag till temat färgstark minimalism i gruppen Fotosöndag. Glasspärlor i höstlika färger.
My contribution to Macro Mondays (2019-11-18) on the theme "Lids".
This is every parent's nightmare (ok, maybe just mine!): badly closed modeling clay left to dry.
My contribution for the #newhashima collab at Brickworld last month!
I was so thrilled when I got the opportunity to build for the collab! I knew with Simon and Stefan leading the charge, the project would be legendary.
My cubes included a pachinko parlor, garage, boba stand, karaoke bar, and an apartment complex.
My contribution for the today Macro Mondays theme "Numbers". ;o)
Check out my new art gallery: Click here
My contribution to Fotosöndag/Photo Sunday on the theme Hund/Dog. In swedish the white small flowers contains the word for dog.
Mitt bidrag till veckans fotosöndag /My contribution to this week on photosunday /fotosöndag on the theme Romantik /Romance
Here is my contribution to the Garheim cause. The military might of Garheim is truly something to be feared and respected!
My contribution for Novvember is a pair of Vic Vipers piloted by geckos.
There’s a nice selection of round elements in interesting colors available now, and I enjoyed playing with those a bit here.
More photos on Brickbuilt.
This is my contribution to Rebellug’s Batman Begins collaboration. I built the scene where Bruce and Alfred discover the batcave beneath the south east wing.
Seeing as Flying Scotsman is all the rage at the moment, here's my contribution. 4472 takes on coal at Marla in South Australia, just on sunrise, as it heads north towards Alice Springs on its epic journey to 'The Red Heart' - 14 August 1989.
We had spent a very cold and uncomfortable night sleeping in the car/ local goods shed waiting for its arrival.
Our contribution for Shiny Shabby (starting 20th May 2015): The Bathtub Garden Planter (LI 7/7 Prims, Dimensions 2.4 x 1.2 x 1.3 meters), Terracotta Flower Pots (LI 1/2 Prims) and the Shabby Door Screen (LI 2/1 Prim, Dimensions 1.7 x 0.5 x 2.5 meters). SURL to Shiny Shabby: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Old%20Lighthouse/156/72/21
Some kind of last minute Marchikoma contribution.
The JH S35 is a mass produced small walking tank. The turret is 360° rotatable, the main weapon can be changed to a gatling, mortar or laser cannon. The tank can rest in a compact position. In this position the main sensor arrays are hidden underneath the 'head' armor and the legs are tucked up making the tank look like a stationary weapon. It also has the ability to move forward fast and agile, with a surprise effect. Usually deployed in large numbers to secure front line measurements.
Occasionally private security companies use them for small operations as they are cheap and reliable, there are also rumors that some might have gotten into the hands of the Yakuza.
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Here is my contribution to Macro Mondays theme Summer Olympics Sports. I don´t watch the summer olympics and it was not easy to find inspiration... HMM to all of you!
My first contribution for the famous Imagoism pool as a tribute to my good friend Ms. V , I actually found this on my archive from my vacation to the philippines last february. Have a nice day my friends :-)
A further contribution to the master class series; this is actually a fairly large model sitting in a hairdressers window.
Taken for the Nottingham Group’s master class, full details are here - www.flickr.com/groups/nottingham/discuss/72157623597955135/
The adjustments on this one were fairly straight forward – a simple conversion to mono, tweaked by using the black and white gradient map, and a contrast boost; the final and longest task was using the clone tool to create a dark background.