Tue 2 Jan 1979. 50032 'Courageous' coasts along the sea wall at Teignmouth with an express from Paddington. Previously D432.

Location : Farraya , Lebanon . feb 2010

photo was Taken by me an edited by The one and Only Abdullah AlKhudhari ;*

68029 TPX COURAGEOUS @ YORK LOCOMOTIVE SIDING 2 Stabled with 37706 of west coast railway company , Friday 20th DECEMBER 2019

The Courageous Spirit of My Favorite Bird: The Robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Known as a "braveheart" for its fearless defense of its territory against rivals much larger than itself, the Robin has a special place in my heart. My admiration for this small bird stems from observing its tenacious spirit and joyful presence. Watching it flit about, singing its cheerful song, fills me with immense joy. It's no surprise that whenever I encounter a Robin during my photography walks, I instinctively press the shutter to capture its charm.

My passion for nature photography began on a snowy day in 2008, in the icy expanse of Peterborough's Nene Park. Bundled up in my goose-down jacket, I spotted a young Robin. With a bit of birdseed left in my pocket, I forged a bond of trust with this tiny creature—a connection that lasted two years. Every visit to the park, it would greet me, eventually growing comfortable enough to take dried mealworms directly from my fingers.

This experience taught me something extraordinary: each Robin's orange breast pattern is unique, much like a fingerprint. I had the privilege of witnessing my little companion grow and mature, an unforgettable chapter in my life. When it suddenly disappeared, I sought answers and learned how brief their lives can be due to various natural factors. That knowledge only deepened my fascination and appreciation for these remarkable birds.

Yesterday, as I entered Bradgate Park, a vibrant, young Robin greeted me from the fence. Its lively demeanor and melodic song seemed to beckon me to follow, so I did. Under the golden glow of the autumn midday sun, I captured five unique shots of this delightful bird. I am thrilled to share these moments with you today.

So, here is my star of the day—this spirited Robin. I hope you enjoy its beauty as much as I do. Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead!

I've captured some unforgettable moments with my camera, and I hope you feel the same joy viewing these images as I did while shooting them.

Thank you so much for visiting my gallery, whether you leave a comment, add it to your favorites, or simply take a moment to look around. Your support means a lot to me, and I wish you good luck and beautiful light in all your endeavors.

© All rights belong to R.Ertuğ. Please refrain from using these images without my express written permission. If you are interested in purchasing or using them, feel free to contact me via Flickr mail.

Lens - With Nikon TC 14E II - hand held or Monopod and definitely SPORT VR on. Aperture is f8 and full length. All my images have been converted from RAW to JPEG.

I started using Nikon Cross-Body Strap or Monopod on long walks. Here is my Carbon Monopod details : Gitzo GM2542 Series 2 4S Carbon Monopod - Really Right Stuff MH-01 Monopod Head with Standard Lever - Really Right Stuff LCF-11 Replacement Foot for Nikon AF-S 500mm /5.6E PF Lense -

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50032 Courageous trundles through Exeter St Davids with an afternoon engineers train from Riverside to Tavistock Yard.

Despite the early time, poor light and lack of interest in steam a steam hauled revenue earning freight train in 2015 proved too tempting.

Courageous at the Preston Dock swing bridge hauling the empty bitumen tanks to form 6E32 08:55 Preston Docks - Lindsey Oil Refinery on 14/09/15.

The Courageous Spirit of My Favorite Bird: The Robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Known as a "braveheart" for its fearless defense of its territory against rivals much larger than itself, the Robin has a special place in my heart. My admiration for this small bird stems from observing its tenacious spirit and joyful presence. Watching it flit about, singing its cheerful song, fills me with immense joy. It's no surprise that whenever I encounter a Robin during my photography walks, I instinctively press the shutter to capture its charm.

My passion for nature photography began on a snowy day in 2008, in the icy expanse of Peterborough's Nene Park. Bundled up in my goose-down jacket, I spotted a young Robin. With a bit of birdseed left in my pocket, I forged a bond of trust with this tiny creature—a connection that lasted two years. Every visit to the park, it would greet me, eventually growing comfortable enough to take dried mealworms directly from my fingers.

This experience taught me something extraordinary: each Robin's orange breast pattern is unique, much like a fingerprint. I had the privilege of witnessing my little companion grow and mature, an unforgettable chapter in my life. When it suddenly disappeared, I sought answers and learned how brief their lives can be due to various natural factors. That knowledge only deepened my fascination and appreciation for these remarkable birds.

Yesterday, as I entered Bradgate Park, a vibrant, young Robin greeted me from the fence. Its lively demeanor and melodic song seemed to beckon me to follow, so I did. Under the golden glow of the autumn midday sun, I captured five unique shots of this delightful bird. I am thrilled to share these moments with you today.

So, here is my star of the day—this spirited Robin. I hope you enjoy its beauty as much as I do. Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead!

I've captured some unforgettable moments with my camera, and I hope you feel the same joy viewing these images as I did while shooting them.

Thank you so much for visiting my gallery, whether you leave a comment, add it to your favorites, or simply take a moment to look around. Your support means a lot to me, and I wish you good luck and beautiful light in all your endeavors.

© All rights belong to R.Ertuğ. Please refrain from using these images without my express written permission. If you are interested in purchasing or using them, feel free to contact me via Flickr mail.

Lens - With Nikon TC 14E II - hand held or Monopod and definitely SPORT VR on. Aperture is f8 and full length. All my images have been converted from RAW to JPEG.

I started using Nikon Cross-Body Strap or Monopod on long walks. Here is my Carbon Monopod details : Gitzo GM2542 Series 2 4S Carbon Monopod - Really Right Stuff MH-01 Monopod Head with Standard Lever - Really Right Stuff LCF-11 Replacement Foot for Nikon AF-S 500mm /5.6E PF Lense -

Your comments and criticism are very valuable.

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68029 'Courageous' is working 1E31 the 12.20pm York to Scarborough approaching Barton Hill.

This blue jay went head to head with our resident bully mockingbird this morning. The jay stood firm and the bully backed off. I was very pleased.

This Damselfly was unflinching as I zoomed in as close as my macro would go. Taken on a beautiful hot summers evening in Gwangju, South Korea.

Not a very good photo, but this represents the only time I photographed Class 50 no 50032 "Courageous" - seen here arriving at Leamington on a Paddington-Manchester train on 19 June 1982.

50032 was new (as D432) in July 1968 and was withdrawn from service in October 1990. It was scrapped at Old Oak Common depot in March 1991.

68029 'Courageous' pushing the '1T35 1400 York to Scarborough' TPE service. Seen leaving Malton on 18th January 2021.

Scanned from a damaged slide,here we have 50032 at London Waterloo sometime in the 1980s.The loco was withdrawn in October 1990,and cut up at Old Oak Common in March the following year.

Nile crocodile and white-faced whistling ducks on the banks of the Zambezi

Monarch Chrysalis in Winter

Now, after many years since my adventurous voyages to the coasts of remote, unexplored lands, I can still remember it clearly...

Never.

Prototype DELTIC being taken to Strand Road by Courageous and Princess on 14/09/15.

Photograph. 10.7 x 6.5 cm.

Bought from an eBay seller in Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captains_Courageous_(1937_film)

Laid down as a Courageous-class battlecruiser for the Royal Navy but modified as an aircraft carrier while under construction, with a flight deck forward. This proved unsuccessful, though the first landing of an aircraft on a moving ship took place in 1917.

Converted to an aircraft carrier with a continuous flight deck in 1921-25 as in the postcard. Note the slope on the deck, this was to help slow down landing aircraft.

Built 1917 Armstrong Whitworth, Wallsend

26,900t displ as converted

Scrapped 1948

Sellicks Postcard in collection

50032 'Courageous', in appalling external condition, runs light engine through Paignton on Saturday 25 August 1990.

Lord, keep her safe and guide her heart! In Christ, Amen!

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Jos 1:9.

68029 "Courageous" is seen at York heading for Scarborough with the ' 1U39 0935 Manchester Piccadilly to Scarborough' TPE service on 19th July 2023.

"Be safe humble and courageous as God's words describe."

~ Author Unknown

Thanks for stopping by

and God Bless,

hugs, Chris

50032 Courageous heads east along the coast at Teignmouth with an express, 22nd July 1978.

Locomotive History

50032 was built by English Electric at there Vulcan Foundry works as D432 and entered service in July 1968 on West Coast Main Line duties north of Crewe. With the completion of the West Coast Main Line electrification to Glasgow in 1974, 50032 was one of thirty five class 50’s were transferred to the Western Region. In 1978 it was decided to name the class after Royal Navy warships and on the on the 10th April 1978 50032 was named Courageous with the plates being fitted without ceremony at Laira MPD two weeks previously on the 7th July 1978. 50032 was named after the fourth HMS Courageous which was originally a 19,100 ton cruiser built during World War I in 1916. She was reconstructed during the 1920’s as an aircraft carrier and re-commissioned in 1928. She was still operational at the start of World War II in September 1939 but became an early casualty when sunk on the 17th September 1939 when she was struck by two torpedoes fired by German submarine U29 and sank in 20 minutes with the loss of 518 of her crew. . In the early 1980’s it was decided to refurbish the class 50 fleet and 50032 entered Doncaster works for refurbishment and was released back into traffic on the 31st November 1980. After a career of twenty two years 50032 was withdrawn in October 1990 and broken up on site at Old Oak Common by Coopers Metals in February 1991.

Praktica LTL, Ektachrome 200

Girl perched on the top of the Brooklyn Bridge

... frankfurt flickr meet

50 032 Courageous races through Tilehurst at the head of 1F29, the 10:55 Oxford - Paddington

A shot taken off the end of the platform, after a short sprint, of Network SouthEast liveried 50032 'Courageous', on possibly a Paddington - Plymouth service. Unfortunately the platform I was on was occupied so I didn't know of its arrival until it was too late, so no chance of a front end shot alas. Lucky to get this really.

The Courageous Spirit of My Favorite Bird: The Robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Known as a "braveheart" for its fearless defense of its territory against rivals much larger than itself, the Robin has a special place in my heart. My admiration for this small bird stems from observing its tenacious spirit and joyful presence. Watching it flit about, singing its cheerful song, fills me with immense joy. It's no surprise that whenever I encounter a Robin during my photography walks, I instinctively press the shutter to capture its charm.

My passion for nature photography began on a snowy day in 2008, in the icy expanse of Peterborough's Nene Park. Bundled up in my goose-down jacket, I spotted a young Robin. With a bit of birdseed left in my pocket, I forged a bond of trust with this tiny creature—a connection that lasted two years. Every visit to the park, it would greet me, eventually growing comfortable enough to take dried mealworms directly from my fingers.

This experience taught me something extraordinary: each Robin's orange breast pattern is unique, much like a fingerprint. I had the privilege of witnessing my little companion grow and mature, an unforgettable chapter in my life. When it suddenly disappeared, I sought answers and learned how brief their lives can be due to various natural factors. That knowledge only deepened my fascination and appreciation for these remarkable birds.

Yesterday, as I entered Bradgate Park, a vibrant, young Robin greeted me from the fence. Its lively demeanor and melodic song seemed to beckon me to follow, so I did. Under the golden glow of the autumn midday sun, I captured five unique shots of this delightful bird. I am thrilled to share these moments with you today.

So, here is my star of the day—this spirited Robin. I hope you enjoy its beauty as much as I do. Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead!

I've captured some unforgettable moments with my camera, and I hope you feel the same joy viewing these images as I did while shooting them.

Thank you so much for visiting my gallery, whether you leave a comment, add it to your favorites, or simply take a moment to look around. Your support means a lot to me, and I wish you good luck and beautiful light in all your endeavors.

© All rights belong to R.Ertuğ. Please refrain from using these images without my express written permission. If you are interested in purchasing or using them, feel free to contact me via Flickr mail.

Lens - With Nikon TC 14E II - hand held or Monopod and definitely SPORT VR on. Aperture is f8 and full length. All my images have been converted from RAW to JPEG.

I started using Nikon Cross-Body Strap or Monopod on long walks. Here is my Carbon Monopod details : Gitzo GM2542 Series 2 4S Carbon Monopod - Really Right Stuff MH-01 Monopod Head with Standard Lever - Really Right Stuff LCF-11 Replacement Foot for Nikon AF-S 500mm /5.6E PF Lense -

Your comments and criticism are very valuable.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and explore :)

On the hottest day of 1990 (arond 30 degrees C), 50032 Courageous arrives at Exeter with the 14:14 from Barnstaple. Note - I confirm this is my photo - it is similar to a published one for which the photograher must have been standing near me.

Fourteen empty bitumen bogie tankers are ably lifted out of Preston Riversway sidings by William Bagnall 0-6-0 saddle tank 'Courageous' just after 7.00am on Monday 3rd July 2017. The tankers would be collected from Strand Road exchange sidings as the 6E32 Preston to Lindsay Refinery by Colas Rail Freight 60095. These trip workings are normally undertaken by a Sentinel diesel locomotive, but on this occasion, just the second time that this has taken place, steam traction was substituted.

© Gordon Edgar - All rights reserved. Please do not use my images without my explicit permission

We're Here - Toy Art

In Memory of a Beautiful and Courageous Heart...

A Beautiful Heart is One that brings us closer to each other and ourselves...

Last fall, during all the chaotic online mixed- messaging of a rising health crisis , I came across a video of a vibrant and well-spoken woman named Brandy Vaughan. She was the founder of an organization, Learntherisk.org to spread awareness of the rising number of vaccinations given to children. She had once been a staunch and successful promoter of the big pharma industry and now she was taking them on to help the public understand the high cost of blindly following the ever increasing medical mandates of a ruthless profit-driven trillion dollar industry.

What changed her position so drastically? She said that her training in the drug industry gave her an inside understanding of the aggressive and convincing strategies given to doctors so that they will advocate for your product. Something went terribly wrong with a new “blockbuster” painkiller that was supposed to help inflamation (arthritic) without being hard on the stomach. Merck and Co. released it as Vioxx (Rofecoxib) and patients started to die of cardiovascular issues. Brandy’s faith dwindled as she realized that the drug would not be taken off the market and the FDA did nothing. She quit. Patient morbidity from this product is estimated to have caused over 500, 000 premature deaths. Yes read that number again. It makes me think of the cardiovascular deaths around the globe. ( about 18 million in 2017 according to Our World in Data) Where are the daily charts to record those numbers? Or the 10 million cancer deaths? Where is the outrage? Where is the accountability?

I randomly followed some videos of Brandy and was shocked to learn in December 2020 that her young son had found her lifeless in the bathroom of their home. She had been releasing videos of threats she was receiving. She had made preparations for her child to live with a family should anything happen to her. She understood that her advocacy disturbed the mainstream narrative but she was willing to sacrifice her life. I cried over this woman I had never met. I cried because I knew in my heart how much she loved her little boy. I knew in my heart that she also had a great and deeper love for the truth. I felt her reach out to me. She was encouraging me to feel her message, go do the research and take in the significance of the gift she offered.

The great Master Jesus had once taught:

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

After hundreds of hours of research and walking with more truth seekers in the streets who demand that informed consent be the only way to take charge of our health, I keep asking questions. Hundreds of thousands all around the world are also asking questions. We are inspired by doctors, scientists, nurses, first- responders, politicians, lawyers and professors who have all put their reputations on the line and burst through the censorship. This is such a crucial moment for all of us.

Thank-you for reading this.

I support you in whatever health choices you make for yourself.

Here is a video of the woman who lit a spark and inspired this post.

I honor her. I will remember her.

vimeo.com/529762365 (Sick Care System: Brandy Vaughn)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkHsVY-DrIs (Hear what she says at 20:00)

Tai Hang, Hong Kong

Courageous survivor.

When I first saw this eagle at Conowingo Dam in late August it was in very bad condition. It had lost its feathers on its head, and some on its right wing and seemed to have several open wounds. It seemed to have difficulty flying and I saw it struggle to land on a branch. As I watched it tried three times to pick up a floating fish and failed. It looked so bad that I decided not to post shots of it.

I have seen this eagle several times since then and watched it healing. It now flies strongly and fishes successfully. As you can see in this photograph, you can barely see any signs of its injuries on its left side except for scruffy head feathers - its right side is not quite so good but has also healed remarkably

I recently heard that the eagle sustained its injuries when it got tangled in electrical power lines. It injuries included severe burns on its had neck and right side, a badly damaged right wing and loss of sight in its right eye. The wildlife authorities have been watching it as they did not expect that it could survive in the wild.

But survive it did. Somehow this proud eagle is symbolic for me of the courage and determination of our wounded veterans as they fight to recover from their wounds.

I hope that this eagle and our wounded veterans heal sufficiently to have a happy and normal life.

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Rescanned at higher resolution with better colour and image quality

Manor Farm bridge, Cholsey on a hot July day.

50 032 Courageous in early NSE livery with a matching rake of stock, thunders its way east on the up main with 1F55, the 13:00 Oxford - Paddington

dance like there is no one else watching-over you

and fly like you just don't care about this f*cking world... and their bullshit thoughts...

live honey.... just live it....

and be just a little courageous...

Just a little.... :)

British Railways Class 50 50032 'Courageous' with Network South East Livery at Paddington, London on the 25th August 1988.

I'd say this young lady is pretty gutsy!

This is a fascinating account of a truly courageous woman:

ʻŌhelo (Vaccinium spp.) was considered a sacred plant by the early Hawaiians. No one was to eat any berries without first offering them to Pele, the goddess of fire, lightening, dance, volcanoes, and violence.

With branches of ʻōhelo berries in hand, they would say:

"E Pele, eia ka ʻōhelo 'au; e taumaha aku wau ʻia ʻoe, e ʻai hoʻi au tetahi." (O Pele, here are your ʻōhelo [branches]; I offer some to you, some I also eat.)" Then, they would toss a portion of the branch with berries attached into the crater as an offering to Pele. After which they were allowed to eat some.

In 1823, among the first white people to visit Kīlauea was Reverend William Ellis and his missionary entourage, accompanied by Hawaiians. On the journey, when the missonaries became hungry they ate some ʻōhelo berries and were quickly warned to give some to Pele first before partaking of them. Ellis wrote, "We told them ...that we acknowledged Jehovah as the only divine proprietor of the fruits of this earth, and felt thankful to Him for them, especially in our present circumstances. We traveled on, regretting that the natives should indulge in notions so superstitious."

Following the example of Ellis, in December 1824, the High Chiefess Kapiʻolani (c.1741-1841) set out on a mission from Kona to visit the still active Kīlauea where she would dare Pele to do her worst, even though her husband and others tried to dissaude her. She made the long journey of about one hundred miles mostly by foot with a large company. There she was met by a preistess of Pele threatening her with Pele's displeasure if she continued with her hostile errand, and prophesied that she and her followers would perish miserably. With defiance, she descended into the crater, gathered ʻōhelo berries and ate them without first offering them to Pele, and threw rocks into the crater to insult the goddess. She and her eighty followers went to the edge of Halemaʻumaʻu caldera and addressed her followers: "Jehovah is my God. He kindled these fires. I fear not Pele. If I persih by the anger of Pele, then you may fear the power of Pele; but if I trust in Jehovah, and he should save me from the wrath of Pele, when I break her tabus [taboos], then you must fear and serve the Lord Jehovah. All the gods of Hawaii are vain!" Then they sang hymns.

There was no wrath from Pele. Kapiʻolani and her followers did not succumb to any horrible death as prophesized they surely would.

(Unknown artist. Painting not signed)

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* There are three Hawaiian endemic species of ʻōhelo (Vaccinium calycinum, V. dentatum, V. reticulatum) belonging to the Heath family (Ericaceae).

ʻŌhelo share the same genus (Vaccinium) with delicious edibles as blueberries, huckleberries, bilberries, cranberries, and ligonberries.

Vaccinium calycinum

www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5001520325/in/photolist-...

50032 Courageous heads the 08:05 Penzance - Liverpool Lime Street between Stoke Works Junction and Bromsgrove on 25th June 1983.

Photo: 132'4682

Bagnall 2680/1942 ‘Courageous’ heads away from the marina during the Ribble Steam Railway's Spring Steam Gala. 24th March 2018. (Eric Harrison)

50032 Courageous at Old Oak Common March 1983

Loco named on 7-7-78

Withdrawn on 15-10-90 Scrapped at Old Oak Common TMD, in February 1991.

Courageous was unique in having a black [blue?] nameplate rather than a red one [whilst in NSE livery]. It also retained it's original NSE livery to the end, I think the only other one to manage this was 50026.

Please see comments below.