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This amazing piece is a Hamilton model 922B that is in unbelievable condition. The watch and chain are both 10kt gold filled, and stamped with a mark indicating gold content. The pocket watch was made in 1942 according to the serial number on the watch movement (C75882). After winding the piece, it still seems to keep excellent time, and the pocket watch is in excellent condition with no flaws to be found. The crystal is free of scratches and there is no discoloration to the gold case.
I believe the size of the watch is 16 - it measures an impressive 2” in diameter, and weighs over 3 ½ ounces. The face of the watch features a bold boxcar dial, and a second dial for seconds that operates smoothly. The beautiful Hamilton movement has ruby jewels. Attached to the pocket watch is an ornate gold-filled chain with segments of rose gold and yellow gold. The chain (or Fob) measures 16” long!
Now for the interesting part – on the reverse side, the gold case is engraved with a message from the secret society of The Knights of Pythias. The watch was presented as a gift in the early 1940’s to a high-ranking member who had served 10 years in a top position.
The engraving reads:
JOHN M. JAMES
GRAND MASTER EXCHEQUER
(SKULL AND CROSSBONES INSIGNIA)
FCB
1934 – 1944
GRAND LODGE
COLORADO
A double triangle with skull and crossbones is engraved into the center - A trademark insignia of The Knights of Pythias. The letters “ FCB” surround the skull and crossbones.
The Knights of Pythias is a society similar to the Freemasons and many U.S. presidents, Congressmen, and world leaders have been members of the fraternal brotherhood.
Skull and crossbones tattoo on my left calf. Artwork and Ink by Cliff Collard at Arsenal Tatto, College Station, Texas.
Another year, another piece of ink... I blame middle age... ha ha!!!
Always wanted a Skull 'n' Crossbones, very Rock 'n' Roll, found this design on t' internet after much research.
Another one for my music
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This grave is in the grounds of St Mary's in Hitchin. Lots of different stories about why the skull and crossbones are on it, from pirates to freemasons and knights templar, through mass grave for plague victims, to it just being victorian decoration.
It's very old though, pretty much all the writing has worn away.
This shoot was the prize for the winner of the Bow and Crossbones Face of 2012 competition run earlier this year, voted for by you!!
First off, a MASSIVE thanks to Paul and Jane for allowing us to use their fantastic home for this shoot.
Ireally appreciate it mate and I hope you like the results!
Always amusing and a pleasure to catch up, especially in such fantastic surroundings as the Tiki Palace!
The wonderful model is Maria ( www.myspace.com/cherryonfire ) and the accessories are of course
by Cam at Bow and Crossbones ( bowandcrossbones.com/ ).
Hair by Kessie Hodges and make-up by Betty Flowers.
Technical Info:
Canon 40D bodies with Sigma 30mm F/1.4 EX DC HSM, Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 OS EX DC HSM lenses.
Off camera Canon 430EX and EXII flashguns and remote triggers. A mix of shoot-thru white and silver brollies and stofen diffusers.
Redcross Way, SE1. The plaques was placed on the gates by Southwark Council and says:
"In Medieval times, this was an unconsecrated graveyard for prostitutes or 'Winchester Geese'. By the 18th century it had become a paupers' burial ground which closed in 1853. Here, local people have created a memorial shrine. The Outcast Dead RIP."
There is currently a local campaign underway to get the area redeveloped as a Garden of Remembrance.
See the Crossbones website here
This shoot was the prize for the winner of the Bow and Crossbones Face of 2012 competition run earlier this year, voted for by you!!
First off, a MASSIVE thanks to Paul and Jane for allowing us to use their fantastic home for this shoot.
Ireally appreciate it mate and I hope you like the results!
Always amusing and a pleasure to catch up, especially in such fantastic surroundings as the Tiki Palace!
The wonderful model is Maria ( www.myspace.com/cherryonfire ) and the accessories are of course
by Cam at Bow and Crossbones ( bowandcrossbones.com/ ).
Hair by Kessie Hodges and make-up by Betty Flowers.
Technical Info:
Canon 40D bodies with Sigma 30mm F/1.4 EX DC HSM, Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 OS EX DC HSM lenses.
Off camera Canon 430EX and EXII flashguns and remote triggers. A mix of shoot-thru white and silver brollies and stofen diffusers.
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Grafitti on the east bank of the Haihe River near Chifeng Qiao in Tianjin, China.
Tianjin is quite famous for her bridges – namely, that they are all unique. From Yongle Qiao (where the Tianjin Eye is located) on the north end of town down to Guotai Qiao on the south end of the river, each bridge has its own character in personality. If I had to guess, I’d say the distance from one end to the other is roughly 5 kilometers, give or take a little.
The Tianjin Eye is the most recognizable landmark on the river as it is one of the very few (probably only five or so) bridges in the world where a Ferris wheel is incorporated into the architecture of the bridge. For 70 RMB, you can take a 30 minute ride around and enjoy the view of the river and downtown Tianjin to your south.
Moving southward along the river, you will find bridges that look modern (Dagu Qiao, for example) and others that have ornate sculptures and architecture like Daguangming Qiao and Bei’an Qiao. The bridges also have subtle details. Two of them are pedestrian-only bridges. Others (Chifeng Qiao) are remarkable for helical staircases, a curving run-up to the bridge, and an observation deck atop the bridge. Guotai Qiao’s staircases rising from the river to the bridge’s street level are enclosed within the bridge, making that unique.
In addition to the bridges, there are parallel promenades on both sides of the Haihe River which are great for running, walking, or strolling. (I tend to refer to the sides as the east or west bank and the accompanying roads as East River Drive and West River Drive, though these are NOT their names. The road on the west, for example, changes names from Zhangzizhong Lu to Taierzhuang Lu. On the east side, the road curves away from the river for a few short blocks downtown and also changes names numerous times.)
The promenades are quite lovely for the views they afford. As the river is naturally the historic lifeline of the city (it was actually man-made as part of the Grand Canal system and is what leads from Beijing to the sea, yet the only boats I ever see on it these days are the river tour boats and small fishing skiffs) and, with it, some of the city’s more prominent architectural features are located riverside.
There are numerous sculptures and statues, a dragon screen, and pocket parks along the river. Also of note, you’ll find Tianjin’s Italian-influenced architecture near the north end of the river downtown with its red tile roofs. Moving southward, you’ll pass by what I call “Little Italy” and what Tianjin advertises as “Italian Style Town,” a small enclave with a fountain on the east and a variety of restaurants – not all Italian – within its perimeter. The southwestern end of the area is only a three minute walk from Bei’an Qiao. South of Bei’an Qiao where the river bends you come across one of the smallest of the city parks – Haihe Park – at the bend on the north side of the river with its views of the St. Regis Hotel, Tianjin World Finance Center, and Dagu Qiao. Beyond Dagu Qiao to the east is the old armory, and, in front of those, a collection of six provocative (by Chinese standards) sculptures of lovers kissing. In my opinion, they’re actually pretty tasteful statues, located on the southern bank as you near Jiefang Qiao. Looking across the river to the north here affords a view of the Millennium Clock with its zodiac designs on the clock face as the clock looks south down Jiefang Bei Lu into the old French Concession with its own magnificent architecture (Jiefang Bei Lu was essentially home to the banking industry in pre-communist China and almost every building is the “former such-and-such bank building.”)
Moving eastward as the river begins to bend south again, you’ll find the modern Tianjin Railway Station and Haihe Guangchang on the north bank of the river where the large plaza has a huge inlaid compass and map of Tianjin City. Directly opposite on the south bank is Jinwan Square which is a modern construction reflecting the area’s historical architecture. It’s currently being built as a shopping area and the plaza hosts various events, such as the annual Tianjin Beer Festival.
Chifeng Qiao marks the southern end of Jinwan Plaza and from there the river heads on a roughly southerly course through the rest of town. The dragon screen is on the east promenade about a 5 minute walk south of Chifeng Qiao and, on the west bank, the most notable “small” feature is a little cupola with various sculptures of men looking out in the four cardinal directions.
The bridges on the southern section of the river don’t get quite the attention of their northern neighbors simply because the area surrounding them isn’t quite in the heart of the city. One exception to this is Daguangming Qiao, which I think has the most ornate of the sculptures (both at street level and on the river itself). There is even a bit of graffiti on the east promenade as it passes under this bridge.
Continuing down to Guotai Qiao on either bank, you’ll find more corporate office high rise buildings and residential high rises. And what of the people? Any time of day – especially early morning or early evening, though – you can find men sitting by the river with their long fishing poles held in place under cinder blocks smoking cigarettes and patiently waiting. In summer (and even into late autumn!), you can find men swimming in the Haihe River. It’s not the cleanest water I’ve ever seen, however, it’s also not too dirty at all. I personally wouldn’t swim it, though it’s a pleasant and attractive river. If you’re lucky and happen to be out on a stroll in early morning, you will probably even see two of the more charming aspects of Chinese society: people dancing in public (usually older people) and people doing tai chi for their morning exercise. The Chinese are very pleasant and curious people and I’ve had quite a few wonderful conversations in my atrociously broken Mandarin and they’re among my best experiences in this or any other town here. I’m just happy that the people are patient and polite with me as we learn about each other.
Day or night, the river offers plenty to those who wish to relax and enjoy views of Tianjin. Seasonally, the views are equally stunning. The river freezes in winter and you can walk mid-river to get different perspectives on the bridges. Spring, summer, and fall offer variations on color as flowers bloom, greens take over, and muted autumn colors preside for a slightly prolonged period before giving way to winter once again.
Newest tattoo - skull & crossbones made to look like it was embroidered into my forearm. Done by Zera at Ink For Life in Ypsilanti, MI
She had done the original drawing, I took some tracing paper and reworked it a bit (mostly the running stitch part) - you really can't get much more custom than this :)
i snapped four shots on burst of this pirate flag whipping in the wind. they were all decent, but this one is my favorite.
This cake was made for a couple's anniversary. It ended up being more pirate like than dia de las mortes. Inside was lemon scented cake with lemon curd buttercream...yummy!
This shoot was the prize for the winner of the Bow and Crossbones Face of 2012 competition run earlier this year, voted for by you!!
First off, a MASSIVE thanks to Paul and Jane for allowing us to use their fantastic home for this shoot.
Ireally appreciate it mate and I hope you like the results!
Always amusing and a pleasure to catch up, especially in such fantastic surroundings as the Tiki Palace!
The wonderful model is Maria ( www.myspace.com/cherryonfire ) and the accessories are of course
by Cam at Bow and Crossbones ( bowandcrossbones.com/ ).
Hair by Kessie Hodges and make-up by Betty Flowers.
Technical Info:
Canon 40D bodies with Sigma 30mm F/1.4 EX DC HSM, Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 OS EX DC HSM lenses.
Off camera Canon 430EX and EXII flashguns and remote triggers. A mix of shoot-thru white and silver brollies and stofen diffusers.
In Medieval times this was a unconsecrated Graveyard for Prostitutes or "Winchester Geese"...By the 18th Century it had became a paupers burial ground, which finally closed in 1853.
I've been calling her Truly Scrumptions (after watching Chitty Chitty Bang Bang the other day) but she probably needs a new name.... suggestive of something sweet with poison folded inside...
I've been so annoyed lately! I have 3 dolls to finish, but it's so humid I can['t get anything to work. So I assembled her (she's been waiting for 3 weeks for me to get my lazy butt of the ground and do that) and, as you can see, she's not best pleased with me about it.
Streets of Ecuador
Gary Mark Smith
Global Street Photography
2008
Quito, Ecuador
*Bush & Crossbones
Dear Jan,
The shop owners were busy tidying up after the 2007 May Day Parade.
Janet and I were both sick that day, she with a fever and me with the dysentery that typically slows me down on day #4, anywhere I ever go. So we woke up slow and decided before breakfast that we wouldn't leave the hotel all day -- just be happily sick and tired and worthless there. The Hotel San Francisco de Quito (at $16 per night) has a sauna and cool second floor balconies that wrap around a corner overlooking two busy streets, so we knew it wasn't going to be too bad.
One of the streets (the hotel entry street paved in brick) ran uphill east to west and was a heavily-used pedestrian boulevard with shops and street vendors and with only one or two cabs or delivery trucks or motorbikes going up or down it per minute. The other street running north to south was a very busy one-way paved thoroughfare squeezing its two narrow lanes through the large nearly-500-year-old colonial district of Quito leaving very little room on either side for pedestrians, the sidewalks not wide enough for two people to walk shoulder to shoulder. During a typical day, electric trolleys and busses (barely fitting inside one of the lanes) race cars and motorcycles and yellow cabs down that street with horns and loudspeakers blaring and with pedestrians on both sidewalks leaning away from the traffic to avoid being clipped by a bus.
We didn't know it was May 1, but at about 10:30 a.m. as we lay in bed watching an Ecuador soap opera on TV, we began hearing a commotion from the street wafting through the open air Spanish-style courtyards just outside our door. Bands playing and people chanting and such...
Quito always seems to have a festive noise to it, regular explosions of music blaring out from one square or another. And wedding parties in that part of the world crowd into the backs of flatbed delivery trucks and to celebrate they drive around town singing songs and announcing the new couple to the old city. So we laid there watching the TV and ignored the noise for ten or fifteen minutes until I finally got up and went downstairs to the lobby to see what was up. It turned out that the annual Quito May Day Parade was streaming down that main thoroughfare (now closed to traffic) and now watching it myself from the second floor balcony I found out that the new president of Ecuador had just gone by in a convertible, waving to and wishing his people a happy May Day.
I went back to the room to get Janet and for the next several hours we (sick, but hardly put out in the least) watched about 300,000 politically active locals stream past just below us as we gawked and I made a few photos. We were sick and had made ourselves hotel bound, but despite never leaving the place, we'd gotten the opportunity to people-watch all those people in costume and all those people carrying signs supporting politicians or protesting local, regional, and global issues. Most curious to me was that I only saw about 65-75 Che Guevara references (I would have expected more) and there was only one block (they'd obviously all been put together by parade organizers) of anti-American protests (I'd have also guessed prior to seeing the parade that there'd be more of that too).
And then near the end of the parade I witnessed several men with covered faces spray painting graffiti and stenciling the Bush&Crossbones art and such on every blank wall they could find. Looking off the balcony you could see it vandalizing every wall along the parade route for more than two kilometers. A classically regal Spanish colonial old town, its white walls now marked up in blacks and reds and sullied with political slogans and angry graffiti barbs.
And Jan, what's most interesting about this story (and bringing us back to your question) is that by the time I left the Hotel San Francisco de Quito to take my regular early morning streetphoto round at about 7:30 a.m., every bit of graffiti that had been painted along those kilometers of that main parade route thoroughfare the day before had already been painted over (disappeared) by Quito and Ecuador authorities. ALL OF IT!
Leaving it up for more than a few hours, I reckoned, would be bad for eco-tourism...
But the government did not bother to repair the May Day damage done along the cross streets, leaving that up to hacked-off business owners . . .
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